Local News

In appeals before Banff’s development appeal board, several neighbours of an apartment development on Marten Street voiced strong opposition to a lack of parking they say will lead to an even busier street.

A 23-year-old male motorist suffered serious and potential life threatening injuries after reports of a single vehicle going over an embankment between Field and Golden, B.C. on Monday (Dec. 5) morning.

Chief candidate Georgina Rollins is campaigning on bringing transparency and accountability to the Bearspaw First Nation and her first order of business is investigating band's financial situation.

Mike Henderson, an award winning dog handler and warden for Parks Canada, poses with his dog Cazz in Banff National Park at Lake Louise on Thursday (Nov. 24). Henderson spoke to a group of exchange cross-country ski students from Chelsea, Que. about his role as a dog handler and how to stay safe during avalanche season. The group toured across the Bow Valley taking in presentations, cultural events, and activities as part of the Experiences Canada Program.

Canmore Community Cruisers wants to light up the night and get cycling enthusiasts out and about on their bikes in the winter months - and to do so safely.

The Banff Royal Legion is set to host its 15th annual Santa’s Anonymous Auction and Dance, featuring music by Gary Beatty, Larry Olsen, Shane Coultis Sr., Tim Jeffery, Jeff Naffin and special guests.

Even though Canmore has three off-leash dog parks, there are still residential areas in the community that have limited access – without jumping into a car and driving – to such facilities.

Banff politicians aren’t prepared to scrap a controversial parking policy designed to encourage development of more rental housing, particularly given the tourist town continues to have a zero per cent vacancy rate and residents living in substandard

Banff politicians are keen to further investigate a plan for a mass bus transit system to deal with the tourist town’s traffic troubles, but have put off further consideration of an aerial gondola, for now.

A decision has been made to ease the squeeze on Banff’s zero per cent vacancy rate. The Municipal Planning Commission gave a green light to a proposed additional housing project at Deer Lane in Banff on Nov. 24.