Welcome to our Take Action newsletter! The developer has not yet submitted their proposal to the Town, and we don’t know when this will happen. We may not receive much notice before a recommendation is made to Council by the Canmore Town Planning Department, and that’s one of the reasons we are asking you to act now.
Here’s a list of things you can do to help preserve the Rundleview greenspace forever.
✅ Sign the petition
✅ Ask at least five family members or friends to sign
✅ Share the petition on social media
✅ Donate if you are able
✅ Encourage others to join the effort
✅Request a lawn sign from pofsigns@gmail.com
✅Be a Voice of Canmore
Why Your Actions Matter
Imagine a future where wildlife no longer has a safe path through our community, and the Rundleview Greenspace exists only in memory.
That future is possible if we do not act now.
Rundleview Greenspace is more than an open piece of land. It is a vital natural area enjoyed by residents, families, children, and wildlife. Located adjacent to important wildlife corridors and habitat patches, this greenspace plays a critical role in maintaining ecological connectivity throughout the Bow Valley.
There have been significant number of bear sightings in the Rundleview Greenspace over the past two months. These sightings remind us of the incredible wildlife that shares our landscape, they also highlight the importance of protecting this greenspace.
Open, connected natural areas provide wildlife with the space they need to move safely through the valley without being forced deeper into residential neighbourhoods. When habitat is lost or fragmented, animals have fewer options and are more likely to travel through developed areas, increasing the potential for human-wildlife conflicts.
Protecting Rundleview Greenspace is not just about conserving habitat— it’s also about creating safer outcomes for wildlife, visitors and residents. Maintaining natural movement corridors and open spaces helps reduce the pressures that can push bears and other wildlife into our community while preserving the ecological connections that make the Bow Valley unique.
Once these natural spaces are lost, they cannot be replaced.
Our Community's Legacy
Future generations will never ask why we tried to protect a greenspace. They will ask why we didn't.
This is our opportunity to protect a place where children can experience nature, where wildlife can move safely across the landscape, and where our community can continue to enjoy the benefits of healthy, connected natural spaces.
Together, we can protect Rundleview Greenspace, reduce human-wildlife conflicts, preserve critical habitat and wildlife connections, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
The time to act is now.
Every signature sends a powerful message that our community values wildlife habitat, open space, responsible planning, and the natural character of Canmore.
If you have already signed, thank you. Your voice will make a difference.
But we need your help to reach even more people.
Ask Family, Friends, and Neighbours to Sign
One signature is important. Hundreds of signatures can make decision-makers take notice.
Please encourage members of your network to sign:
· Family
· Friends
· Neighbours
· Community groups
· Anyone who values wildlife, parks, and open spaces
A quick conversation, text, email, or phone call could help us gain critical support.
Share on Social Media
One of the most effective ways to help right now is to spread the word online.
Please:
· Share the petition on Facebook, Instagram, and local community groups
· Share and Like the posts at Protecting our Futures | Canmore AB | Facebook
· Post photos of the greenspace and local wildlife
· Encourage friends and family to sign and share
· Help raise awareness about the importance of this habitat and wildlife corridor
Donations Needed
Our volunteer team continues to work to raise awareness, organize community engagement, and advocate for the protection of this important greenspace.
Your donations help. Every contribution, no matter how much, helps strengthen our campaign.
Donate by e-transfer to protectingourfutures@gmail.com or through our Take Action page.
Lawn Signs Available
We still have lawn signs available. Request yours today from pofsigns@gmail.com.
Our Vision
We are working to keep the Rundleview greenspace protected forever - for people, for wildlife, and for future generations.
By recognizing the greenspace as part of the Canmore Nordic Centre-Quarry Lake natural corridor, we can maintain healthy critical wildlife movement, protect vital habitat, and ensure residents and visitors can continue to enjoy a connected natural landscape.