Local News

Long-time Canmore councillor André Gareau was remembered Monday (April 21) on Earth Day when a globe of the Earth was presented in his memory to the Canmore Public Library.

An unsecured grease bin on the grounds of Silvertip golf course has prompted a call for the Town of Canmore to toughen up bylaws dealing with wildlife attractants.

A growing practice of setting bounties to kill wolves in Alberta is being met with howls of protest.

A once-a-week event in Canmore that provides free hearty meals and a good dose of social interaction with other community members is now in full swing with a new name and tasty new dishes each week.

Two high-profile court cases have pushed Banff’s planning and development department legal fees $47,700 over budget.

Parks Canada plans to light up the forest near Carrot Creek in Banff National Park – and it’s all for a good cause. About 60 hectares will be burned on the south side of the Trans-Canada Highway.

The Town of Banff plans to crack down on skateboarders caught stunting and riding on sidewalks.

The Canadian Pacific Police Service (CPPS) was in the Bow Valley earlier this week to remind people of the importance of staying safe around railway tracks as part of Railway Safety Week.

For most people, getting outside for a walk is a good way to blow off some steam, alleviate tension, maybe burn a few calories and commune with nature for a short time. For Pierrette Roy, taking a walk is about all those things – and so much more.

A fruit tree at the park superintendent’s residence in Banff will be cut down this spring as Parks Canada tries to set a positive example for residents in reducing wildlife attractants.