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A list of hot topics was discussed in the first meeting between new Banff-Cochrane MLA Cameron Westhead and the Municipal District of Bighorn on Wednesday (July 29).

The Town of Banff is looking at the feasibility of developing the third floor of Town Hall and revamping the front reception area and various departments to make better use of space.

Four power outages in Canmore over the past couple of months do not represent a pattern, according to officials at FortisAlberta. The most recent outage occurred Tuesday (July 28) morning at 10:15 a.m.

Canmore council voted earlier this month to approve spending $2,000 to match funds from the local Rotary Club to send disadvantaged children to Big Fun Camps this summer.

When camping in Banff National Park it is best to obey the rules for having fires and open alcohol, otherwise you could face a court appearance and multiple fines.

The ice surface crunches underfoot, with the top few centimetres softened by warm summer sun allowing our boot soles solid purchase. After 45 minutes of walking up Athabasca Glacier, Dr.

While summer is typically thought of as a time when kids are out of school and having a good time, organizers of the Hope for Kids Foundation would like area residents to remember not all kids are in the same situation.

Banff politicians have said no to spending $1.4 million to help fund a high school-sized gymnasium as part of the redevelopment of Banff Elementary School, but did approve $286,000 to build amenity spaces for the gym.

Parks Canada has released a video of people in a vehicle at the side of the road feeding a bear and asked the public to continue taking pictures and footage and then reporting those who feed wildlife to them in an effort to raise awareness and reduce

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