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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.
Banff Rugby Club returns with men, women and youth programs

Banff Rugby Club returns with men, women and youth programs

The Banff Rugby Club is looking for men, women and youth interested in joining its teams.
Artist, computer program collaboration a core value

Artist, computer program collaboration a core value

"I'm excited to host this residency because the writers and the faculty are coming up with things that I don't recognize. Computational writing is, to me, that's very exciting.
Unsuccessful bidders on St.-Julien Road project remain mystery

Unsuccessful bidders on St.-Julien Road project remain mystery

“There’s a risk that we might be demoralizing our team of professionals… They all abide by professional codes of conduct and they work within professional ethical standards. We need to trust them.”
Banff council passes second reading of tax rate bylaw

Banff council passes second reading of tax rate bylaw

“The overall non-residential assessments have seen a significant decrease from the previous year compared to residential assessments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Andrea Stuart, manager of finance for the Town of Banff.
Banff council salaries disclosed in 2021 financial statements

Banff council salaries disclosed in 2021 financial statements

“In 2021, council went with the recommendations of the committee and personally, I think, it’s important to make sure this is a public process and to make sure we respect the work of that committee and the recommendations that they put so much time, effort and research into forming.”
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