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Parks Canada forming expert panel to advise on long-term visitor management plan

Parks Canada forming expert panel to advise on long-term visitor management plan

“The panel will have the flexibility to consider a wide range of tools that are used in other protected areas and like places.”
Bow Valley job market bouncing back – for now

Bow Valley job market bouncing back – for now

Job Resource Centre director Michel Dufresne says Canmore and Banff have a resilient job market that saw seeing increased employment over the summer months
Sally Borden gym working out phased reopening details

Sally Borden gym working out phased reopening details

Details of the phased reopening at the fitness facility are still being finalized, including an online booking system
Town of Banff looking for notification of public protests, rallies

Town of Banff looking for notification of public protests, rallies

“This helps us manage safety, alert RCMP and coordinate with the organizers. We’re strong proponents of free speech, of course, but we also need to manage access and the experience for residents and visitors.”
New survey aims to identify gaps in sports, rec facilities and services in Bow Valley

New survey aims to identify gaps in sports, rec facilities and services in Bow Valley

Two newly launched online surveys hope to identify the needs for sport and recreation facilities in the Bow Valley
Sasquatch or bigfoot has long history of encounters in Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis

Sasquatch or bigfoot has long history of encounters in Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis

Have you ever seen a sasquatch? Every year, alleged sightings are reported of the legendary cryptid in the Bow Valley and Kananaskis Country.
Banff council considering pedestrian zone next summer

Banff council considering pedestrian zone next summer

“You’d be lucky to find a single person on the street back in May and words like ‘ghost town’ would not be out of line in qualifying what out community looked like."
Banff MPC approves new hotel in Cascade Mall

Banff MPC approves new hotel in Cascade Mall

“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
Poole loses pitch for MPC seat – again

Poole loses pitch for MPC seat – again

“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.
Driver trapped inside semi-trailer for more than two hours waiting to be rescued

Driver trapped inside semi-trailer for more than two hours waiting to be rescued

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