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Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings, special weather statements for Rocky Mountains

Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings, special weather statements for Rocky Mountains

A Pacific frontal system is expected to move into the southern interior region of B.C. tonight and bring snowfall amounts of up to 25 cm for Yoho, Kootenay and Banff national parks
New approach may help RCMP identify found human remains in the Bow Valley

New approach may help RCMP identify found human remains in the Bow Valley

"To be able to progress further with emerging technologies – it's great, we can start using these things and bringing closure for a family that has a missing loved one out there."
Free drop-in recreation for Banff residents under consideration

Free drop-in recreation for Banff residents under consideration

“Cost is often the primary barrier for many people, no matter what their financial circumstances,” said Alison Gerrits, the Town of Banff’s community services director.
RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit detonates 1980s dynamite stick unearthed near Banff Springs Hotel

RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit detonates 1980s dynamite stick unearthed near Banff Springs Hotel

Prairie Pride Construction owner Murray Hunter said workers figured out what they uncovered could potentially be dangerous pretty quickly, as the device had "explosive" written on its side
Excavation work near Banff Springs Hotel uncovers explosive device

Excavation work near Banff Springs Hotel uncovers explosive device

Banff RCMP say no indication of "malicious intent" – bomb disposal unit from Edmonton expected to arrive on scene around 10 p.m.
Banff council slams brakes on congestion charge

Banff council slams brakes on congestion charge

“If we want to talk about the idea of putting a price on congestion, for me, I would certainly think that council should consider paid parking as being the first option, and perhaps a congestion charge somewhere down the road,” said Coun. Grant Canning
Banff developments generate record high building permit revenue

Banff developments generate record high building permit revenue

Banff busy year of development activity has brought in record-high $800,000 in building permit revenue
Banff reserve fund topped up to help save heritage buildings

Banff reserve fund topped up to help save heritage buildings

“Our built heritage is well loved within the community and there’s always a feeling of angst when we lose that."
Banff Councillor Peter Poole in hot water again

Banff Councillor Peter Poole in hot water again

Banff council has stripped Councillor Peter Poole of his ability to serve as acting or deputy mayor; Poole's legal advice says there was no breach of privacy legislation, or council policy
Canada Goose Banff store vandalized two weeks after opening, RCMP seek suspects

Canada Goose Banff store vandalized two weeks after opening, RCMP seek suspects

"The goalpost within which we can operate is fairly wide, there is a lot of latitude given to people in Canada to peacefully protest and voice their opinion – it's a choice to turn a peaceful activity into a criminal act and we are certainly hopeful that people will not make that choice."