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Vote to decide Banff parking

Vote to decide Banff parking

The controversial issue of paid parking in Banff is going to a vote of the electorate. At a meeting Monday (June 26), council voted 5-2 to ask a specific question on the Oct.
Changes coming for Canmore Roam

Changes coming for Canmore Roam

Local transit in Canmore is already expecting to implement improvements to the first route created and launched in November last year.
Wolf killed on TCH

Wolf killed on TCH

A wolf was found dead in the ditch along the Trans-Canada Highway at the west end of Yoho National Park last week. About 8:30 p.m. on Thursday (June 22), a Parks Canada employee driving westbound spotted the wolf carcass on the side of the road.
Forest fire causes TCH delays near Canmore

Forest fire causes TCH delays near Canmore

Motorists can expect congestion and delays about 10 kilometres east of Canmore after a small forest fire ignited south of the Trans-Canada Highway, Wednesday (June 28) afternoon. As of about 1 p.m.
Free transit, paid parking, four-hour parking recommended

Free transit, paid parking, four-hour parking recommended

It has been almost a decade since Canmore actually studied its downtown parking situation and the results are in – parking is at a premium, especially on market Thursdays, weekends and holidays in summer.
Banff parking bans in place

Banff parking bans in place

Roadside parking bans have been implemented at several popular tourist sites and trailheads in Banff National Park in order to avoid a serious accident.
Conservationists, climbers oppose Yam helipad

Conservationists, climbers oppose Yam helipad

A helipad for commercial helicopter tours has been proposed for the base of Mount Yamnuska – an area of the Bow Valley considered an ecological jewel and hiking and climbing mecca.
Fall occupancy for seniors lodge residents

Fall occupancy for seniors lodge residents

It’s been almost two years since construction began on the new Bow River Senior’s Lodge in Canmore and residents are still waiting until fall to move into their new digs.
Bear bites tire in Banff

Bear bites tire in Banff

A black bear, likely stressed at a roadside bear jam in Banff where several people had gotten out of their vehicles to view the animal, bit and deflated the tire of a vehicle last week.
CRPS to tender nutrition program

CRPS to tender nutrition program

The public school board’s nutrition pilot program has been so successful that even the minister of education has taken time to stop by and see it in action.
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