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Parks creating fireguard on west side of Sulphur

Parks creating fireguard on west side of Sulphur

BANFF – The aging forest on the west side of Sulphur Mountain near Banff will be logged to help reduce the threat of wildfire to the community.
Banff funding wildlife education campaign in 2018

Banff funding wildlife education campaign in 2018

BANFF – Living near wildlife, rather than living with wildlife is the mantra of a new communications plan.
Bear Street redesign considers removing on-street parking

Bear Street redesign considers removing on-street parking

BANFF – Draft designs for a $6.4 million permanent redevelopment of the 200 block of Bear Street propose to eliminate parking in a bid to create a pedestrian-rich experience.
Banff examining regulations around accommodation in residential districts

Banff examining regulations around accommodation in residential districts

BANFF – The Town of Banff is taking a look at how it regulates commercial accommodation in residential neighbourhoods.
Icefields trail project abandoned

Icefields trail project abandoned

BANFF – A controversial $86.4 million bike trail in Jasper National Plan is officially off the table. On Wednesday afternoon (Jan.
Parks issues formal cougar warning

Parks issues formal cougar warning

BANFF – A third cougar kill near the Banff townsite has prompted a formal warning. A lone cougar killed a young-of-year elk off Tunnel Mountain Road adjacent to the campground on Friday (Jan. 18).
Parks plays hardball with Sunshine

Parks plays hardball with Sunshine

BANFF – After lengthy negotiations, Parks Canada gave Sunshine an ultimatum to sign off on a new lease and controversial plan outlining future development at the resort, or risk losing the right to operate the Banff National Park business.
Historical miners lamp returned to Banff

Historical miners lamp returned to Banff

No more lights out for Banff RCMP after a stolen historical coal miner's lamp was returned this week.
Naturalists present Banff bison update

Naturalists present Banff bison update

BANFF – The Bow Valley Naturalists plan to ring in the new year with a presentation updating the community on Parks Canada’s bison reintroduction project.
B&B home regulations under review

B&B home regulations under review

BANFF – Controversial options for stricter regulations for Banff’s bed and breakfast industry are on the discussion table.