Photo courtesy Strongest Towns

By Caden Fanshaw

Valemount

Valemount seeking ‘Strongest Town’ title

Mar 17, 2023 | 3:11 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Valemount is the only Canadian municipality left in the international race for the ‘Strongest Town’ title.

The US-based competition compares and rewards municipalities for their practices and policy. The main goal is to highlight towns and cities that are doing the hard work of becoming stronger, putting in place the processes, systems, and commitments that build enduring resilience and long-term prosperity.

“Valemount’s going to be the winner because in the last couple of years, we’ve been able to adopt a fairly progressive official community plan,” said Mayor Owen Torgerson. “We’ve completely revamped our zoning bylaws to be based on people looking particularly at infill opportunities and we’re embarking on an active transportation master plan.”

Torgerson mentioned the mountain biking in the Canoe Valley as one of the big difference makers as well.

The winner will be announced on April 14 and be flown in to the National Gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31 to be presented with their award and serve as an honored guest. Strong Towns will also create a special video about the winning town.

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