Local News

BANFF - Public consumption of cannabis is set to be banned in Canada's flagship tourist town once pot is legalized.

Canmore RCMP are hoping members of the public will be able to assist them in identifying a suspect that stole an iPhone 10 from a local business last week. According to Sgt. Stan Andronyk, the theft occurred last Wednesday (May 9) around 3 p.m.

KANANASKIS – Opportunities to stay in the Spray Valley of Kananaskis Country at Mount Engadine Lodge will increase this spring with comfort camping after a development proposal was approved in February.

CANMORE – The Town of Canmore issued a stop order against Falcon Crest Lodge on March 23 after a contractor cut down more than a dozen trees located on town property.

BANFF - Commercialization and development in national parks, particularly in Banff and Jasper, may be under review.

CANMORE – The Town of Canmore is looking at the spatial and operational challenges facing its one and only fire hall in the community.

Banff-Cochrane MLA Cam Westhead presents a cheque for $50,550 from the Alberta Government to the Canmore Community Daycare Society at the Roundhouse Daycare in Canmore on Friday (May 4). The money will be used towards creating a new infant playground next to the daycare, to be opened in August of this year.

CANMORE – After a decade of photo radar in the community, Canmore’s elected officials are keen to extend the program by another four years despite it being unpopular with some residents.

KANANASKIS – New research suggests carnivores such as wolves and coyotes may be changing their behaviour and activity patterns to avoid throngs of people and other human activity in Kananaskis Country.

BANFF – The Job Resource Centre’s spring hiring fair has set a new record for jobs available, increasing from 350 last spring to over 500 this year.