Local News

The Town of Banff will beef up its grant to The Banff Centre in a bid to ensure residents continue to have access to aquatics programming at the Sally Borden Pool – but not as much as was hoped for.

A new draft plan for redevelopment of Banff’s recreation grounds calls for a fenced off-leash dog area, a seasonal ice rink, a permanent skateboard park, a toboggan hill and new children’s adventure and water playgrounds.

Concerns by Councillor Ed Russell regarding how Canmore’s fire department sources its equipment won’t result in a review of that process.

It may seem at times the Bow Valley is insulated from the rest of Alberta, but with the dramatic decline in oil prices a chill has gone out across the development industry.

Jordan Small BANFF Canadian Rockies Public Schools is looking into the possibility of expanding Banff Elementary School’s multi-million modernization.

Canmore’s fire department may be capable of advanced life support response in the community, but the number of times it has been used is quite low.

Police are investigating an incident on Monday (Dec. 16) involving a vehicle fleeing RCMP through downtown Canmore. Police say the driver failed to stop after a traffic act infraction – an expired plate – and sped away around 2:30 p.m.

Parks Canada is placing several bright red, plastic chairs in scenic locations throughout Canada’s national parks, including the flagship Banff, to help draw people to viewpoints and connect with nature.

Banff taxpayers will see a new line on their property taxes this year to fund affordable housing for the community.

Banff’s Santa’s Anonymous campaign continues to raise funds to round out its hamper program for this holiday season. Requests for 120 hampers are in this year, down from 135 last year, and the campaign has $26,000 in hand.