Greg Colgan

Greg joined the Outlook as the assistant editor in early 2021 and became the editor in September 2021. He comes from southwestern Ontario and has been a journalist for more than 10 years. He has previously covered sports, municipal and provincial politics, arts and entertainment and many other topics. He primarily covers Canmore and Town council for the Outlook.

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Recent Work by Greg

Employee housing in Canmore's light industrial areas to receive clarity

“The solution is to have a really solid housing strategy that probably uses a local agency or authority that builds it in partnership with industry. That’s the way forward.”

Aug 31, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Canmore to look at more reuse options to divert waste in future budget

“I like the large item pickup program, but the fact we are sending tonnes of usable material to the landfill is a missed opportunity. … It doesn’t bind us to anything or say we’re going to do anything new, but I think one of our roles as council is to think bigger and perhaps challenge what can we do better,”

Aug 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Man charged in Lake Louise arson undergoing mental health assessment

The man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a staff accommodation building for Lake Louise Ski Resort will undergo a 30-day mental health assessment.

Aug 23, 2023 8:50 AM Read more >

Roughly 1,000 affordable housing units in Canmore expected in upcoming plan

Canmore Town council is considering a plan to build up to 1,300 homes over the next 10 to 20 years in the Palliser Trail area.

Aug 17, 2023 10:16 AM Read more >

Much-needed rental units could come with Banff boundary change

“We believe apartment housing has the highest potential to address the needs of our community. Considering its location and the use and scale of the existing neighbouring property, an apartment housing development at 242 Marmot Cres. would have negligible visual and traffic impacts into the area.”

Aug 16, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Hundreds stranded overnight on Sulphur Mountain after power outage shuts down Banff gondola

Hundreds of people were forced to spend the night in the upper terminal visitor centre of the Banff gondola on Sulphur Mountain when a power outage shut down the gondola Monday night (Aug. 8).

Aug 8, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

Potential EV requirements examined for Canmore's land use bylaw

An Alberta mountain town is considering making EV plug-ins and other EV-related requirements for all new buildings.

Aug 8, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Preliminary hearing held in 2022 death of lifelong Banff resident

A preliminary hearing for 23-year-old John-Christopher Arrizza charged with second-degree murder in the death of lifelong Banff resident Ethan Enns-Goneau was held in Canmore provincial court Monday (July 17).

Jul 20, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Employee housing clarity in Canmore's industrial areas to remain in 'purgatory'

Clarity for employee housing Canmore’s industrial areas will have to wait a little longer.

Jul 6, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

REMEMBERING THE 2013 FLOODS: 'The damage was monumental' in Canmore

REMEMBERING THE 2013 FLOODS: 'The damage was monumental' in Canmore

Jun 19, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >