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Political experts forecast close election in Banff-Kananaskis

Political experts forecast close election in Banff-Kananaskis

The election could go either way in the swing riding, but environmental conservation, tourism, and healthcare – all key issues to the Bow Valley – are likely to divide votes in the selection of candidates.
Bow Valley, Kananaskis golf courses ready to open

Bow Valley, Kananaskis golf courses ready to open

Here are the opening days of every golf course in Bow Valley and Kananaskis Country.
CRPS looking ahead to year three of four-year plan

CRPS looking ahead to year three of four-year plan

“We have noticed, in the past year, some significant gains post-COVID. We hope that it continues. If you are on a path that is working, you don’t start shifting again. It is not the next shiny item. We are getting results and need to keep moving forward in this direction.”
Waste commission approves return of shingle recycling program

Waste commission approves return of shingle recycling program

“Any time you can create more recycling opportunities for clients of the waste commission, that’s a win. It’s nice to have a third party to deal with it. Even if it does cost a little more, it absolutely meets the environmental goals and absolutely makes the process easier from our perspective.”
Writ drops, Alberta election officially underway

Writ drops, Alberta election officially underway

“Returning officers have been appointed, and we are in the process of recruiting and training nearly 20,000 Election officers to conduct voting in the 87 electoral divisions across the province.”
EDITORIAL: Election season alive and well in Bow Valley

EDITORIAL: Election season alive and well in Bow Valley

Election season has the money and promises flying left, right and centre in Alberta.
Bow Valley's Songs For Shelter returns to support YWCA Banff

Bow Valley's Songs For Shelter returns to support YWCA Banff

Since 2020, crisis calls to the YWCA Banff increased by a startling 250 per cent.
Banff, Canmore prepared for retroactive RCMP pay charge

Banff, Canmore prepared for retroactive RCMP pay charge

“Given that the municipality was not invited to the table and was not involved in negotiations. I would have much preferred the government covering the retroactive pay so we could cover the increased cost going forward.”
Tourism report highlights need for immigrant worker recruitment, professionalizing tourism jobs

Tourism report highlights need for immigrant worker recruitment, professionalizing tourism jobs

“We have not done a good job of telling the story. You can look at so many different streams of the tourism eco-system that are independently understood but people don’t understand that rolls into a larger sector.”
EDITORIAL: Bylaw attempts to solve problem that doesn't exist

EDITORIAL: Bylaw attempts to solve problem that doesn't exist

How a municipality passes information to its residents is among the most essential tasks for local government.
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