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Banff approves parental leave bylaw for elected officials

Banff approves parental leave bylaw for elected officials

“This will help reassure them that there’s support there, that if they do want to start a family they can maintain both of those roles – a parent and an elected official.”
Exhibits focus on education about consent, sexual violence

Exhibits focus on education about consent, sexual violence

“As resort communities, we tend to keep that pristine image and not talk about some of these problems that we face. I wanted to draw attention to it. … The number of comments I got back really showed me these issues strike a chord with our communities.”
PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley
CT scan hours increase could help area ambulance coverage

CT scan hours increase could help area ambulance coverage

“The biggest impact we will see is fewer ambulances out of the Bow Valley heading into Calgary. That is the key thing we are going to be watching.”
A dark chapter in Bow Valley's history

A dark chapter in Bow Valley's history

For two years during the First World War, the Bow Valley was home to one of the harshest internment camps in Canada, where hundreds were held for simply being born in a country Canada was at war with.
Parks Canada warns elk calving season underway

Parks Canada warns elk calving season underway

“Elk will be giving birth to their young and that’s a time they tend to have a heightened level of awareness and can display aggressive behaviour to people if they feel their calves are threatened."
Depleted Banff rugby squads closing out year in 7’s

Depleted Banff rugby squads closing out year in 7’s

“We’re pretty depleted right now as a squad."
Record $20,000 fine handed down for illegal fossil theft

Record $20,000 fine handed down for illegal fossil theft

“This is the largest fine that has been levied to date for the removal of fossils from the Burgess Shale, and demonstrates the seriousness of the offence and the importance of this site,” according to a Parks Canada news release on May 12.
Bow Valley PCN looks to councils for help combating doctor shortage

Bow Valley PCN looks to councils for help combating doctor shortage

“We want to form a committee with a recruitment strategy. We would like a qualified representative from the Town of Canmore to help guide our recruitment strategy. We need to provide a community support network.”
Banff council passes tax rate bylaw

Banff council passes tax rate bylaw

“For two budget cycles, we’ve made a series of one-time deductions and adjustments that are not sustainable,” said Councillor Chip Olver.
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