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UPDATE: Town of Banff considering e-bike rebate program in budget talks

UPDATE: Town of Banff considering e-bike rebate program in budget talks

“First, we know Banffites love to go by bike. Secondly, it would be a great use of the environmental reserve because it supports residents lowering their daily carbon footprint,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive receives $300k pledge to help adaptive sports

Rocky Mountain Adaptive receives $300k pledge to help adaptive sports

“This support from the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation means we can accelerate our programming and welcome more people to develop a love for mountain sports, no matter their abilities. It helps us significantly bring down socio-economic barriers as well as physical ones.”
UPDATED: Parks Canada closes park highways, warns of extreme avalanche danger

UPDATED: Parks Canada closes park highways, warns of extreme avalanche danger

RCMP advised motorists to expect delays with a temporary planned closure of a roughly 16-km stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho National Park near Field in both directions on Wednesday for avalanche control work.
Operating budget most challenging in Banff's history

Operating budget most challenging in Banff's history

“This will likely be the most challenging operating budget the municipality will have faced since incorporation.”
Parks Canada rescue dog, handler save senior in Banff's backcountry

Parks Canada rescue dog, handler save senior in Banff's backcountry

“She was happy to see us and I was so happy to see her,” said a relieved Logan Bennet, the handler of search and rescue dog Leroy.
Fall labour market review highlights worker shortage in Bow Valley

Fall labour market review highlights worker shortage in Bow Valley

“We have seen a big increase in people who worked in the service sector, be it hotels, restaurants, retail, who had time to reflect on their work and they’re calling us and saying they want to work with a career coach to look at their options."
Banff burial fees up for discussion

Banff burial fees up for discussion

“If someone does pass away, I don’t think you should necessarily have to pay more depending on what time of year that person passes away,” said Coun. Grant Canning.
Visitor paid parking to fund Banff transit initiatives

Visitor paid parking to fund Banff transit initiatives

“If you want to maximize transit and ridership, meet environmental goals and address congestion, you have to work towards free and frequent transit,” said Coun. Grant Canning.
Banff housing cash-in-lieu fee on rise

Banff housing cash-in-lieu fee on rise

“It is really designed for a smaller operator that’s going through a change of use process and does not have the means to construct a single additional bedroom,” said Darren Enns, director of planning and development.
ASH lobbies Banff to toughen up on public smoking restrictions

ASH lobbies Banff to toughen up on public smoking restrictions

“Tobacco places an enormous burden on our health, our quality of life, and our healthcare system,” said Les Hagen executive director of ASH.
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