Banff

The Town of Banff is holding off on tougher restrictions for smoking tobacco in public pending the review of proposed provincial government legislation

With provincial and national parks reopened and Alberta recently starting phase two of its economic relaunch strategy, officials want to remind residents and visitors there are still several public health guidelines in place

“If there’s space, then Canadians will be able to go in there and reserve if people have cancelled their sites because they’re not travelling from elsewhere,” said Jed Cochrane, visitor experience manager for Lake Louise, Yoho and Kootenay national parks

"Lots of people say they don't have a green thumb, but it is all learned and it is all an outdoor classroom."

The Town of Banff has revised the business licence fee estimate for Banff's lodging sector due to the economic fallout of COVID-19

Banff's property tax due date is July 15, but any penalties on late tax payments will be deferred until Aug. 31

"We are still gathering information. I really don't know if we have a widespread issue, or if these are some isolated events that are getting widespread attention."

A coyote family, with at least seven pups, has denned in a culvert at the Banff Centre

The Town of Banff hopes monthly payment plan for utility bills will help with cash flow for residents and businesses