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Water savers

Water savers

Members of the Biosphere Institute and Banff Community High School's green team lean over a home-made rain barrel, one of 32 built for a BCHS fundraiser held at the school on Saturday (May 13). The green team partnered with the institute for a year-long focus on water resource management and promoting the ecological use of water.
Event requests getting more complex for Canmore council

Event requests getting more complex for Canmore council

As Canmore and its elected officials learn to manage an event calendar in the community throughout the year that not only affects residents and visitors, but is also a hallmark of a tourism-based economy – what they are being asked to provide to supp
Banff buying $1.3 million ladder truck

Banff buying $1.3 million ladder truck

Banff’s fire department is getting a new $1.3 million ladder truck – one that will give firefighters more options for battling blazes and rescuing people trapped in a burning building.
Parking issues raised at hearing

Parking issues raised at hearing

A direct control district proposed for a lot at Seventh and Seventh in downtown Canmore may have a challenging approval process after several issues were identified with the bylaw at a public hearing.
Sorensen throws hat in election ring

Sorensen throws hat in election ring

Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen will seek a third term as Banff’s mayor in the October municipal election.
Snow contract extended, again

Snow contract extended, again

The Town of Canmore has yet again extended its snow and ice removal contract with Volker Stevin after the province of Alberta engaged in an extension of its contract with the private company for the next two winter seasons.
Public at risk with dispatch service – fire chief

Public at risk with dispatch service – fire chief

Emergency crews in Banff, including local fire departments and emergency room doctors, fear patient safety is being jeopardized under Alberta Health Services’ new centralized dispatch centre for ambulances.
Council OKs road bike race location

Council OKs road bike race location

Organizers of a popular road biking race planned for Canmore this summer are hoping to address traffic concerns and road closure issues in advance of holding the event after council gave an OK to hold it downtown.
Valley firefighters challenge Bow stairs for charity

Valley firefighters challenge Bow stairs for charity

With more than a few huffs and puffs, firefighters of the Bow Valley took on the Bow tower in support of cancer charity Wellspring Calgary on Sunday (May 7).
Hikers bluff charged by grizzly

Hikers bluff charged by grizzly

Grizzly bear 148 – a well-known female bear whose home range includes the busy and developed Bow Valley in Banff – will be fitted with another tracking collar following recent close encounters with people.
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