Banff

The local sports hall of fame is back and looking for nominations for its 2022 inductees.

"Currently, we have vehicles around 10 feet away from a Species At Risk area that’s probably, I would say, abnormal from a best management practice perspective."

“We will continue to generate entrepreneurial revenue as part of our balanced funding model, but Banff Centre will remain a public post-secondary institution and registered charity.”

All municipal election candidates, regardless of being self-funded or accepting contributions, are required to file a disclosure statement with the municipality.

“The area does see backcountry skier traffic during the winter and human presence near the den may disturb the bear or her newborn cubs, which could also place skiers at risk of a grizzly bear encounter."

“Without an accompanying human-use strategy to manage overall numbers in the Lake Louise area and the potential of the larger ski hill lots to increase shuttle capacity, we fear further ecological degradation of this sensitive and much loved area.”

“These community events are really critical to what we do because it’s funds raised by individuals and community and support from the marathon, but it’s also awareness and advocacy around the issue. There are people in crisis in the community and people are struggling, especially with the pandemic. Our demand for services is up 50 per cent and funding is down, so it’s a challenge.”

Two men are facing charges under the Canada National Parks Act for the illegal catch and retention of Yellowstone Cutthroat trout and other fishing offences, hunting in a park, discharging a firearm in a park, illegal fire, damage/destroying natural objects and use of a drone without a permit.

"I’m ready to go out there and experience my first international races and see what it’s like."