Banff

BANFF – It might be December, but that doesn’t mean much for male grizzly bears who are still out and about in Banff National Park. On Tuesday (Dec. 4), several hikers spotted a grizzly bear around 11:15 a.m. close to the Johnston Canyon waterfalls.

BANFF – A $5 million pedestrian bridge across the Bow River from Central Park to the recreation grounds may become a financial reality. Town of Banff administration will apply for $4.

BANFF – Banff Food Rescue looks set to get a $20,000 boost to help expand its service.

BANFF – The Cascade Plaza shopping mall is under new ownership. Atlas Development Corporation, a privately-owned, commercial real estate development company based in Calgary, purchased the Cascade Plaza from Investors Group on Sept. 17.

BANFF – A 2.76 tax increase for Banff residents and businesses for 2019 is the starting point – but that tax increase is about to get higher as local politicians consider requests for additional services and programs.

BANFF – A rebate is being offered for studded bicycle tires in a bid to get more residents riding in winter. At a meeting on Monday (Nov.

BANFF – The YWCA Banff’s annual Red Rose evening returns next Thursday (Dec. 6) to discuss the importance of engaging men and boys as allies to prevent violence.

BANFF – The Town of Banff’s efforts to increase awareness around food security in the community have been recognized with a provincial award.

BANFF – Local dog owners may be thrown a bone with a proposal to develop a new off-leash dog park on the south side of the Bow River.

BANFF – The Town of Banff is eyeing a lot in the industrial compound as the site of its new $7 million Roam bus storage garage and intercept parking lot.