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A busy construction year in Banff last year is continuing into this year. Close to 90 development permits and 80 building permits were issued in 2016 in what was a five-year-high in development activity, with an estimated construction value of $38.

The total assessment, or market value, of property located in the Town of Canmore has reached $6.9 billion, up from $6.6 billion last year.

It’s warming up out there, but the risk of an avalanche in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis regions still exists well into spring time.

It’s warming up out there, but the risk of an avalanche in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis regions still exist well into spring time.

Two highways that connect Jasepr to B.C. and Alberta have been shut down after a rock slide and avalanche occurred at the end of the week, cutting off access by two of three routes into the mountain town.

A public committee is reviewing the salary and benefits of Banff politicians ahead of the 2017 municipal election.

Tanya Foubert CANMORE The Town of Canmore’s audited financial statements have been completed and all financial indicators are pointing toward a good set of books elected officials can be proud of.

Sunshine Village is heading to court to fight Parks Canada’s ban on parking along the access road to the ski hill.

Development of a controversial apartment building in the 400 block of Marten Street looks set to move ahead, following several appeals from residents upset with what they saw as inadequate on-site parking and concerns over how the Town handled the is

Banff firefighter Chris Pacheco kisses his pug during the Nakedespy charity fundraiser for prostate cancer in Banff on Saturday (April 29). The fundraiser, which raised over $30,000 for both the Banff Firefighter Association and Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre, saw 75 Bow Valley men strip to their underwear and parade along Banff Avenue.