Banff

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.

Banff's residential property assessments remain relatively stable, decreasing about one per cent.

The Town of Banff had already started removing ice from the Fenlands rec centre before Dr. Deena Hinshaw's surprise Feb. 6 announcement allowing for limited indoor sport practices and activities as part of the first step in the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

The Town of Banff has been informed by Alberta Health Services that no variant strains of COVID have so far been identified in the Banff and Lake Louise region.

The Alberta government reinstated the province's 1976 coal policy on Feb. 8 in the face of mounting public backlash, but Banff town council doesn't believe the announcement went far enough.

Banff Hospitality Collective plans to open a new restaurant and tavern in the former Mel's building on Lynx Street.

“I would like to promote a sense of self-sufficiency, not an urban atmosphere complete with light pollution,” Coun. Peter Poole said.

Residential property assessments have held fairly steady, with less than a one per cent reduction.

Children and youth are allowed to practice minor sports starting Monday (Feb. 8).

Banff councillor Brian Standish says giving a 1.4 cost-of-living increase to Town of Banff staff is a 'slap in the face' to residents out of work in the tourist town