Banff

“One of the key considerations for MPC with respect to housing developments is that quantity does not trump quality,” said Chip Olver, a council representative on the planning commission

“I may be the only applicant with two engineering degrees and an economics degree. I know this experience is the right fit for the MPC," said Councillor Peter Poole.

“Presently, the Town of Golden is doing humanitarian work, taking on work that is the responsibility of Parks Canada,” said Golden Mayor Ron Oszust.

Bill Fisher has stepped down as Banff Canmore Community Foundation executive director, with Laurie Edward officially taking over the role as of Oct. 5

The 50/50 draw was the first time the Banff Legion used an online platform for a fundraiser with it selling out within a week of the draw held Saturday (Oct. 24)

Mountain FM's Rob Murray interviewed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday morning (Oct. 27)

“This is really quite spectacular. This is going to go a long, long way to help our current financial situation based on COVID," said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen.

The development is not taxpayer funded, but rather based on a cost-recovery model whereby the $11.3 million will be paid back through the sale of the units when built

“This is about an emergency. It’s not about booking your vacation and thinking someone could run your B&B while you’re away for two weeks," said Mayor Karen Sorensen

“There’s no sign of a new male as far as I know, but I’d guess they’ll meet someone new before breeding season in January,” said wolf advocate and wildlife photographer John Marriott