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Seniors housing shortage predicted

Seniors housing shortage predicted

A new seniors' housing needs assessment for the Bow Valley predicts the population of seniors aged 75 and older is going to double over the next 10 years - and there's not enough supportive living to meet the demand.
Exshaw dome name unveiled

Exshaw dome name unveiled

Behold, the EcoDome. Lafarge at Exshaw has announced the name-the-dome contest winner for its 35-metre tall and 111-metre diameter facility.
Drug-related deaths in Banff cause investigation

Drug-related deaths in Banff cause investigation

Two deaths within two days in Banff are under investigation. Banff police confirmed overuse of drugs is tied to the deaths on Feb.
Telephone town halls held for northern and southern Alberta

Telephone town halls held for northern and southern Alberta

It is that time of year again – when the provincial government of Alberta gets ready to put forward its annual budget.
Scientists predict change in provincial ecosystems

Scientists predict change in provincial ecosystems

Alberta's climate is changing and expected to bring many changes to the province's vast ecosystems and species.
Banff moves forward on Deer Street housing plan

Banff moves forward on Deer Street housing plan

Banff politicians have approved the scope of work for an affordable high-density apartment development on Deer Street.
Elk dies after fall through Bow River ice

Elk dies after fall through Bow River ice

Parks Canada wildlife experts decided to let nature take its course when a cow elk fell through thin ice on the Bow River in the Banff townsite on the weekend. Resource conservation officers responded to a report at 4 p.m.
CRPS and Stoney Education nearing mutual beneficial partnership

CRPS and Stoney Education nearing mutual beneficial partnership

Canadian Rockies Public Schools (CRPS) and the Stoney Education Authority (SEA) are looking at a collaborative initiative that would benefit each professionally and financially.
Peaks residents want council emails

Peaks residents want council emails

Officials with the Town of Canmore have been tasked with responding to a Freedom of Information request for council emails and administration documents related to the Peaks of Grassi rezoning.
Peaks resident legally challenging bylaw approval

Peaks resident legally challenging bylaw approval

One of the Peaks of Grassi property owners opposed to council’s decision to approve a rezoning bylaw in January has decided to challenge it in the Court of Queen’s Bench.
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