Council Clips – September 3, 2019
Organics Recycling Arrives in Canmore
Today the Town’s residential food waste program was officially launched. Starting on September 3, Canmore residents will be able to dispose of food scraps and food soiled paper in 5 different locations throughout the community. For more information visit Residential Food Waste Collection. In related news, Council approved the purchase of 2000 additional home food waste bins. The original purchase of 2000 bins has almost been depleted by residents eager to reduce the amount of waste they send to the landfill.
2020 Climate Action Plan Priorities
In December 2018, Council approved the Town of Canmore Climate Action Plan, which commits the community to reducing GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 and commits the Town corporation to a 50% reduction in the same period. Twenty-one of the over 60 recommended actions will be initiated next year. For more information visit Climate Action Plan.
Lions Park Tennis Court Expansion
The Canmore Tennis Association has been working with the Town to cost share on a project to expand the Lions Park tennis courts. The association applied for a provincial grant earlier this year to help with funding, but unfortunately they were unsuccessful. They are now applying for a smaller grant and have proposed reducing the project from 5 courts to 4 courts. Council approved the revised scope for the project, which will go ahead only if the grant funding is received.
Snow and Ice Control Agreement Extended
Council approved extending the Town’s contract with Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd. For snow and ice control services until July 31, 2020. Administration will be issuing a request for proposals for this service in the new year.
