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TransAlta continues investigations following 3.9 magnitude Banff earthquake

TransAlta continues investigations following 3.9 magnitude Banff earthquake

“This is not overly unusual, but it’s a little on the larger side for this area. It is part of the ongoing low-grade tectonic activity in the Rocky Mountains, but it’s not necessarily a prelude to anything super exciting.”
Tour provider asks for permission to offer guided e-bike experience in Canmore

Tour provider asks for permission to offer guided e-bike experience in Canmore

White Mountain Adventures has requested Canmore town council make changes to allow the local company to pilot a guided e-bike tour on local trails.
Alberta Health reports only one COVID-19 case each for Banff and Canmore

Alberta Health reports only one COVID-19 case each for Banff and Canmore

"But by no means is this over, and we’re likely going to experience ebb and flow with this virus in our community because of the circumstances we have here," said Silvio Adamo, director of emergency management for the Town of Banff.
Man accused of harassing cougar with slingshot bails on court day

Man accused of harassing cougar with slingshot bails on court day

Parks Canada officials say the Prince Albert, Sask. individual charged in this incident did not appear in court and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Banff to cut 'red tape' by giving town manager power to appoint development officer

Banff to cut 'red tape' by giving town manager power to appoint development officer

”[It’s] to save time and really cut red tape of having to go back to council for an appointment that’s already contemplated in the land-use bylaw."
Banff Housing Corp. property assessments up 4 to 8 per cent

Banff Housing Corp. property assessments up 4 to 8 per cent

“Value trends have seen the land values staying the same, with buildings down because of a slight amount of depreciation," said assessor Frank Watson of Banff's overall residential assessments dropping about one per cent.
UPDATED: 3.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Bow Valley

UPDATED: 3.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Bow Valley

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Town of Banff looking at additional uses for Fenlands rec centre

Town of Banff looking at additional uses for Fenlands rec centre

The Town of Banff went out to tender on Feb. 2 to seek a consultant to implement a public engagement process that would identify options for under-used spaces at the facility, including space left vacant by the Banff Hockey Academy.
Crown stays charges against 'Alaskan Romeo' for breaking quarantine rules in Banff

Crown stays charges against 'Alaskan Romeo' for breaking quarantine rules in Banff

RCMP charged the man, who was travelling from Alaska to the U.S., with failing to follow the rules to isolate set out in the Quarantine Act when he stayed overnight in Banff.
Female cougar that died in handling process had pre-existing health condition

Female cougar that died in handling process had pre-existing health condition

The mamma cougar, which died during Parks Canada's capture and handling process, had a pre-existing lung condition. Her kitten, which was found dead earlier that day, died of natural causes.
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