May 2021

Kananaskis Conservation Pass

Posted on May 29, 2021

COCHRANE – The Government of Alberta's decision to introduce a $90 conservation fee in Kananaskis beginning on June 1 has sparked fierce discussions among user groups. The government has pledged to reinvest 100 per cent of the estimated $15 million that will be generated from the user fees into parks and infrastructure upgrades. The Alberta governm...

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Spring Creek Amendments to next Development Phase

Posted on May 29, 2021

CANMORE – Residents were provided with more information for the ongoing plans in the Spring Creek Mountain Village neighbourhood.In a virtual open house, the plans were brought forward for land use bylaw and area redevelopment plan amendments to the first phase of the growing community.Frank Kernick, a longtime developer in the community, called th...

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Three Sisters Mountain Village

Posted on May 29, 2021

May 25 Update - Council Defeats TSMV Application at 3rd Reading
Acknowledging the work that went into the process of bringing this application forward, Council felt the current application did not go far enough. Council heard the concerns of the public as they spoke overwhelmingly in opposition to this proposed development. While the amendments brou...

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June 1st Stress Test

Posted on May 26, 2021

"Starting June 1, both insured and uninsured mortgage borrowers will be subject to a stricter stress test when qualifying for their mortgage.The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) confirmed on Thursday that it will move ahead with its stress test changes first announced last month, which will apply to uninsured mortgages...

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