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Officials with the Town of Banff and The Banff Centre were in Ottawa last week to lobby key federal players on the arts and education institution’s bold plan to move its performance spaces to the downtown core.

The Town of Banff is investigating what effect Parks Canada’s elimination of a compensation clause in residential leases may have on the community – but Parks Canada said the clause was taken out about 15 years ago.

Recent heavy snowfall hasn’t deterred grizzly bears from heading out of their dens.

Caribou are more at risk than ever.

Banff’s hoteliers have joined a group of downtown retailers voicing opposition to paid parking in the tourist town.

The government of Alberta expects to release an app for iPhones and iPads that will provide real time information on high stream flow advisories, flood watches and flood warnings.

With bears emerging from their dens as spring arrives in the Rockies, conservation officers in Kananaskis Country are getting ready to begin their annual aversive conditioning program.

Canmore’s first food and wine festival will return next year after organizers and participants reported the event was a huge success.

This month, Canmore’s elected politicians will be asked to consider whether they are interested in looking at the feasibility of local transit in the community earlier than planned.

The Town of Banff is phasing out its seniors’ discount on water and sewer bills.