Proposed bylaw in southern Alberta town could limit security camera usage

A resident living in a town south of Calgary is raising concerns about a potential change that would restrict how residents utilize their own security cameras.

A resident living in a town south of Calgary is raising concerns about a potential change that would restrict how people use their own security cameras.

Nanton town council is considering amendments to an existing bylaw that would, if approved, prevent residents from capturing anything beyond their property line, like public roads and alleyways.

It also means your surveillance system couldn't record anything in your neighbour's yard.

For resident Maria Wannop, it's not something that makes sense.

"My car was hit when we first moved in here and because I didn't have camera footage, the police can't do anything. So if they're going to propose this bylaw, then how are they going to protect all the citizens who have to park on these public streets?"

Wannop complains the new bylaw wouldn't benefit anyone.

"The only people it's going to benefit (are) the ones who have something to hide.