Canmore Alberta - We need to see all the "hidden" costs behind a new Calgary-Banff train proposal.
 
Using existing infrastructure could save time and material costs, but does not consider those who call the Bow Valley home, including wildlife.
 
The region between Morley and Banff is continentally significant for wildlife connectivity, including grizzly bears, wolves, and elk.
 
Canmore and Banff are being loved to death and every impact added should be carefully considered.
 
Right now, too many grizzly bears are killed making their way through the Bow Valley.
 
The leading cause?
 
Train strikes.
 
We must consider ways to retain all the things that keep this place special.
 
Providing other ways for visitors and residents to get around is a noble effort in the context of our changing climate.
 
However, that alone isn't adequate.
 
At this time, we don't know enough to responsibly weigh the risks with the benefits of a rail line.
 
Josh Welsh.