Wastewater Treatment Plant Odour Control Next Steps
As part of addressing the ongoing smells from the wastewater treatment plant, council approved a $5M budget increase for phase 3 of the work. This phase of work addresses the digester tanks (which are open to the air), and will purchase a new capped holding tank and odour treatment system for that part of the process. The goal is to have this work complete by next summer.
Land Use Bylaw Rewrite
Council heard an overview of a project to develop a new Land Use Bylaw. The Town’s current Land Use Bylaw (2018-22) has become increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Spanning 30 months, this project will result in a more modern, clear, and effective bylaw that will guide land use and development in the Town of Canmore, anticipated for Council consideration in late 2027/early 2028.
Updates from the Family Connection Centre
Council heard an update from the Family Connection Centre on the work they have been doing over the past few years. They have been busy updating their physical space, strengthening collaboration with other service providers in the valley and seeing positive increases in participation. In addition to continuing to work on these strengths, they will be looking to better understand what gaps they can look to fill for families with children between 7 - 18 in the future. Learn more here: Family Connection Centre: Town of Canmore
Council also:
- Approved a Conceptual Scheme and Land Use Bylaw Amendment for phase 1 of the Smith Creek Area Structure Plan.
- Approved the submission of a Request for Proposal in the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) Community Fireguard Program for the South Boundary Construction, which would span from the Peaks of Grassi neighbourhood to Dead Man's Flats. If approved, the work is expected to start in October 2026.