Cathy Ellis

With Banff Town Manager Kelly Gibson declaring the petition against the Banff Avenue pedestrian zone valid, council must respond within 30 days.

“It was a beautiful day. The sun was mostly out and it probably felt pretty good on the slopes and on the patios, but no records.”

“These are big males that are usually pretty elusive and secluded by themselves and really don’t like eyes upon them, but because the food rewards is so good they’re willing to tolerate it.”

"Traffic control is in place and anyone travelling in the area should expect speed reductions and delays.”

The Town of Banff will make a decision on or by April 15 on whether a petition with more than 1,000 resident signatures opposing the car-free downtown pedestrian zone is valid.

“The warmer the water becomes, the less oxygen it can absorb, and if during the summer there is a riot of aquatic vegetation growth, that vegetation will breakdown after the lake freezes over, further diminishing oxygen levels in the lakes. Voila! Fish die-offs.”

"It is effective at relocating visitors to other parking spaces and leaving spaces open for residents.”

“The Calgary Forest Area typically sees a drastic increase in wildfire danger in May when the snow has all melted, but green-up has not yet occurred. Exposed, dead/dry vegetation, warmer temperatures and higher winds all contribute to a higher fire danger.”

Banff council will consider second and third reading of tax rate bylaw April 22

“The elk did not make contact with the cyclist, only scared him.”