Wildlife Corridor Approval for Smith Creek Development - Three Sisters Mountain Village

Official title: Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties Smith Creek engagement

Closed Environmental Assessment Environment & Climate Housing & Communities
This consultation asked Albertans about a proposed wildlife corridor for a housing development near Canmore. Three Sisters Mountain Village Properties wanted approval to build on the Smith Creek property while maintaining wildlife passage. The government made its final decision in June 2018.

Why This Matters

Live near Canmore or the Bow Valley? Wildlife corridors determine where animals like bears and elk can safely travel. When corridors get squeezed by development, wildlife-human conflicts increase. This decision shaped how the Three Sisters area would grow.

What Could Change

The government approved, modified, or denied the proposed wildlife corridor configuration. This determined whether and how the Smith Creek development could proceed, and what protections would be required for wildlife movement through the area.

Key Issues

  • Is the proposed wildlife corridor adequate for animal movement?
  • How should development be balanced with wildlife protection?

What Happened

The Alberta government issued its final decision on the wildlife corridor application on June 26, 2018. The consultation was completed after Albertans provided feedback in April 2017.