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Innovative ideas and wistful challenges are part of any school district’s new semester, but just like its location, the Canadian Rockies Public Schools (CRPS) is in a unique class of its own.

A private developer is starting work on a long-awaited 38-unit rental apartment complex at the corner of Banff Avenue and Moose Street. On Aug.

Feel like you could contribute more towards your community but aren't sure how? The answer could be as easy as joining a province-wide capacity building initiative called Becoming a Community Builder that is launching in the Bow Valley this month.

New statistics suggest there’s a greener outlook for Roam ridership within the Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commissions (BVRTSC).

The owners of three parcels of land in Peaks of Grassi are seeking public input on development of the sites before any applications to the municipality are made. The open house will take place on Saturday (Sept.

The 2014 Alberta Winter Games will pass on a legacy fund of $127,000 this year to Banff and Canmore to support amateur sport in the area, with more to come in 2015.

A bold female black bear that had been hanging out in the Banff townsite feasting on fruit trees and causing a significant public safety concern had to be euthanized after a capturing procedure accidentally went wrong. On Friday (Aug.

Half-way through its fiscal year, the Town of Banff is predicting a surplus of $81,000 in its operating budget. Senior accountant Chris Hughes outlined the financial details to council on Monday (Aug.

The Town of Banff is taking direct action to rid itself of an infrastructure deficit by adopting a strategy to boost its general capital reserve, fleet reserve and solid waste reserve by increasing transfers on an annual basis.

Editor: Dear town of Banff residents and business owners; On behalf of GranFondo Canada, and the participants in this year’s RBC GranFondo Banff cycling event held Saturday (Aug. 23), I want to thank you for your incredible hospitality.