Canmore council approves plan to manage pickleball noise, growth
The plan sets out steps to address complaints from residents living near existing courts while planning for the sport's expanding popularity in town.
Why it matters
The decision shapes how Canmore balances growing recreational demand with residents' quality of life in nearby neighbourhoods.
Canmore council has approved a new plan intended to address neighbourhood concerns over noise generated by pickleball while also setting a framework for the sport's long-term growth in the community.
The move comes after residents living near pickleball courts raised complaints about noise levels associated with the sport, which has seen rising popularity across Canmore.
Council's approach aims to balance those noise concerns with continued demand for pickleball facilities, laying groundwork for how the sport will be accommodated in the town going forward.
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