Banff

BOW VALLEY – Survivors of sexual violence now have a place for their voices to be heard 24/7 via talk and/or text after the recent launch of One Line throughout the province, including the Bow Valley. The new service is available locally from 9 a.m.

BANFF – Geopolitical tensions between the Chinese and Canadian governments has pushed Banff’s leading tourism organization to rethink its marketing strategy.

BANFF – The Town of Banff is a step closer to recording and live streaming council meetings.

BANFF – A community greenhouse at the Cascade Plaza has been turfed out by the new owners of the shopping mall to make way for future redevelopment plans.

LAKE LOUISE – The continued partnership between Parks Canada and Roam Transit means more options for visitors and residents to travel to and from Lake Louise this summer.

BANFF – Bison are dancing with wolves but the predators so far don’t seem to be a threat to the reintroduced bison herd in Banff’s backcountry.

BANFF – A cannabis retail giant’s move to shut down a local pot vendor has been tossed out by Banff’s development appeal board amid arguments the case was simply about eliminating a competitor. Alcanna Inc.

BANFF – Finding a way to achieve the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals will be no easy task, but a cross-section of organizations in the Bow Valley is determined to do just that.

BANFF – GPS systems that track fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, idling and speed are being installed in all of Banff’s municipal vehicles.

BANFF – Until the tragic events of last week, very few people had ever heard of Howse Peak, let alone ever attempted to reach its summit.