Canmore · Place Name Policy of Canada | CEMVC · Center for Early Modern Visual Culture

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alberta_canmore

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record

Settlement Name

Canmore

Province, Territory, or State

Alberta

Country

Canada

Has Policy?

Yes

Policy

Municipal Naming Policy:

1. POLICY STATEMENT

1.1 Certain Town assets are eligible for commemorative names that recognize individuals, groups historical events, and the flora, fauna, and natural features associated with Canmore.2.1 The purpose of this policy is to:Identify Town assets that are eligible for commemorative names; andProvide criteria for the selection of commemorative names.3. DEFINITIONS

3.1 "Park" means any land developed, used or managed by the Town as a public Park, including but not limited to a sport field, playground, tennis court, bike park, skateboard park, outdoor recreational area or facility, trail, off-leash dog park, or plaza. 5. ASSET ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMEMORATIVE NAMES

5.1 The following Town assets are eligible for commemorative names:parks;municipal buildings;rooms within municipal buildings that are routinely available for public use; androads.5.3 The following Town assets are not eligible for commemorative names:rooms within municipal buildings used primarily for administrative purposes;bus shelters;park benches and picnic tables;public washrooms and vaulted toilets;garages, sheds and other similar buildings not usually occupied by members of the public;utility infrastructure including but not limited to lift stations, underground utilities, solid waste collection facilities; andvehicles and equipment.6. COMMEMORATIVE NAME SELECTION CRITERIA

6.1 Commemorative names shall be names clearly associated with Canmore that recognize:a person or group of people;a historical event:flora, fauna, or natural features; ora name that incorporates the word "peace."6.2 For a person's or group's name to be eligible for consideration as a commemorative name, that person or group:shall be associated with the history of Canmore; orshall have demonstrated excellence, courage, or exceptional dedication to public service or community activities.6.3 A person's or group's name may be eligible for consideration as a commemorative name if that person or group has transferred property (including money) to the Town with the intention of making a gift.6.4 Commemorative names shall not be similar or identical to one another.

Contact Info

lauren.miller@canmore.ca

Policy Score

44