Banff

Banff-based Liricon Capital Ltd. has partnered with Quebec-based Plenary Americas to submit an updated proposal to Alberta Transportation, Invest Alberta Corporation and the Canada Infrastructure Bank to move to the design phase of the proposed Calgary to Banff passenger rail project.

“People are going rogue and using the washroom in the forested area between the banks of the river and the trail,” said Chris Hughes, the Town of Banff’s director of corporate services.

Banff's governance and finance committee has tentatively approved a new municipal energy coordinator position and another large-scale solar panel array on the Fenlands recreation centre. Final decisions will be made at budget.

“I would like to see a rate increase… I see that there is a lot of potential for user-pay parking and this is an opportunity for our residents to be supported by our visitors,” said Councillor Barb Pelham

Banff town council has passed first and second reading of a bylaw that proposes a 30-km/h town-wide speed limit, but has postponed third and final reading until January 10 to give residents a chance to write letters or address council before it makes a final decision.

“As our community continues to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, an update of some of these key metrics would be very helpful to aid in our ongoing lobbying efforts,” said Chris Hughes, the director of corporate services for the Town of Banff.

“This district was previously full, but this recently became available this year as there was a bed and breakfast permit that was revoked due to compliance issues,” said Emma Sanborn, Banff's development planner.

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“It’s going to be interesting to have it downtown. It’s a whole new dynamic we haven’t been able to do before. It may only be one year, but I think it’s going to be a really cool experience.”

“We would seek input and direction from indigenous peoples within Banff, within Banff National Park and neighbouring communities to program an event that would be celebratory in nature.”