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Bow Valley Settlement Services works to build community connections

Bow Valley Settlement Services works to build community connections

“It’s a two-way street the community has to be more receptive and welcoming to newcomers … It’s very fun, super exciting but it can be really challenging as well.”
Parks Canada awards Lake O'Hara lottery spots

Parks Canada awards Lake O'Hara lottery spots

“Parks Canada will fully assess the results of the new reservation system, identify potential areas for improvement, and make adjustments as required for future years.”
Bow Valley residents rally against health care cuts

Bow Valley residents rally against health care cuts

“We will go into work and we don’t know how we are getting paid for what we do – Hopefully we will be getting paid, but we have no idea how much or how we should organize our practice. It is very difficult right now to understand how to deliver quality care in that context.”
Future of Mel's restaurant uncertain

Future of Mel's restaurant uncertain

“I’m not in a position to say who our tenant is because we haven’t signed anybody up yet. There has been interest, as you can imagine, because it’s a great site.”
Grizzly bear out and about in Banff

Grizzly bear out and about in Banff

“They’re roughly the same size. They’re big guys. Unless you get a really good look at their face, it’s hard to tell them apart.”
Banff B&B working group pushes for level playing field

Banff B&B working group pushes for level playing field

“What we wanted to see is a level playing field between existing bed and breakfast operators in non-heritage homes versus heritage homes.”
Banff MPC drives forward new $8.25 million Roam Transit garage

Banff MPC drives forward new $8.25 million Roam Transit garage

"We have a municipal green light on the transit storage facility, but we are also waiting for Parks Canada approval for impact assessment before proceeding."
Peyto Lake closed for improvements

Peyto Lake closed for improvements

Peyto Lake day-use area is closed while Parks Canada completes $2.9 million worth of work.
Banff family tries to strike balance between heritage and housing

Banff family tries to strike balance between heritage and housing

“Our home is 105 years old and the point where it’s at right now is it either needs a significant capital reinvestment or just needs to be torn down.”
Lake O'Hara lottery deadline looming

Lake O'Hara lottery deadline looming

Deadline for random draw for Lake O'Hara day use reservations is Feb. 29