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Banff looking at parental leave bylaw for mayor, councillors

Banff looking at parental leave bylaw for mayor, councillors

“A bylaw that would help attract candidates who are interested in this role, but are also interested in having children during that time, I think is a very inclusive move. I want to be able to support that type of inclusivity and breaking down any type of barriers for running for office.”
Bankhead heritage home facing demolition

Bankhead heritage home facing demolition

“It’s on the list of properties of interest to the heritage corporation; however, it is not legally designated so there’s no legal protection for the property."
Banff's hotel assessments dramatically down

Banff's hotel assessments dramatically down

“Because of the ongoing issues with COVID-19, there has been a definite reduction in hotels values."
Town of Banff to undertake heritage master plan

Town of Banff to undertake heritage master plan

“When we lose heritage, we lose it forever,” said Darren Enns, the director of planning and development for the Town of Banff.
Waterton Lakes superintendent takes on high-profile top job in Banff National Park

Waterton Lakes superintendent takes on high-profile top job in Banff National Park

Sal Rasheed is the new superintendent of Banff National Park, and Francois Masse is the new superintendent of the Lake Louise, Yoho, Kootenay field unit.
Banff council freezes development of forested land beside hospital

Banff council freezes development of forested land beside hospital

Hopefully that will allow this group to formulate their ideas and their concepts more to deal with some of these outstanding large-scale questions of accessibility, about affordability, about exactly what that vision is for our seniors.”
Conservationists call for environmental assessments for Banff-Calgary passenger rail

Conservationists call for environmental assessments for Banff-Calgary passenger rail

“The consequences of doubling the rail line may lead to increased wildlife mortality, changes in gene flow and ultimately impair the ability of wildlife populations to persist over the long term,” said Tony Clevenger, a board member with Bow Valley Naturalists and a well-known wildlife research scientist.
Banff Housing Corp. sells 28 of 33 units in affordable housing development

Banff Housing Corp. sells 28 of 33 units in affordable housing development

“It’s really almost unachievable to buy because of the pricing and wages, so we’re so grateful this came along and that the Town of Banff is aware of the crisis that it is and makes these options for people.”
Canmore, Banff outpace provincial, national population rate

Canmore, Banff outpace provincial, national population rate

Canmore's population grew 14.3 per cent between 2016-21, while Banff's was up 5.8 per cent over the same period
Banff RCMP seek public's help in assault case

Banff RCMP seek public's help in assault case

Anyone with information about the assault, or the identity of the suspects, is asked to call the Banff RCMP Detachment at 403-763-6600.
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