Banff

BANFF ­ – Robert Earl is leaving his position as Banff town manager after 15 years.

BANFF – Dying in Banff is about to get more expensive.

BANFF – As the tourism industry continues to flourish around the world, many of the world’s protected places are struggling to find ways to manage visitation and Banff National Park is no exception.

BANFF –Ted Christensen received the highest salary of Banff’s six part-time town councillors in 2018 and Peter Poole’s paycheque was the lowest.

BANFF – Banff community teams in Valleyview, Middle Springs and other areas near the town perimeter are rallying their neighbours to participate in the May 11 Wildfire Hazards Cleanup Day.

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.