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Delegation issue needs council input

Delegation issue needs council input

Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen and Councillor Leslie Taylor hit the nail on the head last week when it comes to how the public approaches council for a say in matters being dealt with.
What is wrong with health care?

What is wrong with health care?

Anyone still smarting over the chopping of $600,000 by Covenant Health to the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital’s St.
Bear death such a waste

Bear death such a waste

It’s almost hard to believe, almost, that yet another bear has had to be put down because careless campers left food out in the Mt. Kidd RV Park in Kananaskis Country last weekend.
Summer brings berry season

Summer brings berry season

You know that delicious berry jam you just can’t get enough of? The kind you lovingly slather on your favourite toasted bread? Well, picture yourself as a bear being prodded by Mother Nature to eat up, bulk up and prepare for the coming winter months
Flood recovery will be a long haul

Flood recovery will be a long haul

If there was any doubt that dealing with the June 2013 flood event will be a very long, involved process, events this week confirm that.
A creek flooding report a good start?

A creek flooding report a good start?

Being that we live in an area where often little happens until a report, study, hearing, open house, forum, etc.
Many flood event questions remain

Many flood event questions remain

As Bow Valley residents continue the process of cleaning up, picking up pieces and putting lives back together after the disastrous flood in June, many questions remain as to what happens next.
Council pay raises in Banff long overdue

Council pay raises in Banff long overdue

Finally, Banff’s mayor and councillors are in line for a well deserved future pay increase. Here at the Outlook, we’ve favoured such an increase, particularly for the mayor’s position, since the issue was raised some time ago.
Patience, questions after the flooding

Patience, questions after the flooding

Well, Mother Nature won that one. Anyone who doubts the power of our natural environment should have no illusions after the flood event the Bow Valley recently endured.
Bow Valley bounces back

Bow Valley bounces back

It isn’t the situation that defines us; it’s our reactions that make a mark in the history books.
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