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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.
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
Banff delivers $37 million in capital projects largely on budget

Banff delivers $37 million in capital projects largely on budget

“Thank you to you and your teams and the many teams throughout the organization that helped to make all of those projects happen,” said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno
Kid vaccines rolling out, new QR code for travel

Kid vaccines rolling out, new QR code for travel

“The evidence is clear that the paediatric Pfizer vaccine is highly effective at limiting the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health on Tuesday.
Banff stands down COVID-19 emergency management team

Banff stands down COVID-19 emergency management team

“We’re still keeping a close eye on COVID and developments within the province and the country,” said Silvio Adamo, the director of protective services for the Town of Banff.
Outdoor skating rink to be built at Fenlands following public outcry

Outdoor skating rink to be built at Fenlands following public outcry

Administration is also investigating other potential locations for outdoor skating rinks in town following widespread public criticism that council turned down a rink on Bear Street earlier this month.
Tourist town traffic ticking upwards

Tourist town traffic ticking upwards

“The road system is finite and it’s beyond capacity…Beyond capacity means we can choose where to have a traffic jam, but we can’t choose not to have a traffic jam.”
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