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CRPS doing homework on school fee reductions

CRPS doing homework on school fee reductions

A reduction of school fees is A+ news for Bow Valley parents, but a local division is still doing its homework on what exactly a recent provincial announcement means.
Disturbing sheep draws hefty penalty

Disturbing sheep draws hefty penalty

Riding bicycles several times through a herd of bighorn sheep in Banff National Park has cost an Edmonton woman $3,000 and likely jail time for her husband.
Legislation could change limitations on civil action by sexual assault survivors

Legislation could change limitations on civil action by sexual assault survivors

Alberta’s minister of justice has introduced legislation this week that would eliminate a two-year time limit survivors of sexual assault currently have to file civil legal action against their assailant.
Deadline for rail transit proposal nearing

Deadline for rail transit proposal nearing

Consultants interested in the job of investigating the potential return of passenger train service between Calgary and Lake Louise have been given an extension to get their proposal to the Town of Banff.
Counterfeit suspect detained on charges

Counterfeit suspect detained on charges

A Red Deer man arrested on charges of using counterfeit U.S. currency in the Bow Valley may spend up to a year in jail before his charges are heard at trial.
Deer Lane housing project groundbreaking planned

Deer Lane housing project groundbreaking planned

Now that appeals against Banff's $23.8 million affordable housing development have been dropped, the municipality is set to break ground next month.
Banff businesses to switch garbage bags in eight months

Banff businesses to switch garbage bags in eight months

Banff businesses have eight months until they have to switch to clear garbage bags, according to changes approved by council to the non-residential waste bylaw at its Feb. 27 meeting.
Life of grizzly more accessible in virtual reality platform

Life of grizzly more accessible in virtual reality platform

A grizzly bear’s wild journey through trials and tribulations in the Bow Valley has become more accessible through an immersive virtual reality web experience.
Provincial funding for Bow Valley fire systems

Provincial funding for Bow Valley fire systems

On Feb. 27, Alberta NDP Minister of Seniors and Housing Lori Sigurdson announced over $14 million in funding for repairs and upgrades to community housing and seniors’ housing in rural Alberta.
Parks, BLLT and TOB partner to communicate with 2017 Banff visitors before they arrive

Parks, BLLT and TOB partner to communicate with 2017 Banff visitors before they arrive

Preparing Banff visitors this year as to what to realistically expect given it is Canada’s 150th and national park access is free, and convince them to visit anyway, is going to be the focus of a $250,000 marketing campaign.
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