Banff

A grassroots green cooperative giving Bow Valley residents the opportunity to invest in community-generated renewable energy projects is launching soon

"Traditionally, bicycle thefts in Banff have involved inexpensive bikes that were left outside, often unlocked. The current trend reveals a targeted approach, with bikes stolen from secure locations.”

“Many of us in our community are going through a belt-tightening period and many of our residents anticipate that the Town will try and endeavour to tighten our belt."

The closure doesn't prevent people from accessing the upper viewpoint of the Upper Falls, the Ink Pots or the viewpoint at the Lower Falls

Legal opinion shows a court might be reluctant to force property owners to cut down crabapple trees, but the Town has authority to make residents manage wildlife attractants so as not to attract hungry bears

“What does climate action look like in a COVID-19 world, a world that could carry on for years? We’re all very optimistic at this stage that there will be a vaccine coming, but it’s also possible that won’t happen and we’ll be dealing with a challenged tourism industry for a longer period.”

A prescribed fire in the Flint's/Stoney Meadows area, 28 kilometres from the Banff townsite, is currently being conducted by Parks Canada

“At budget time, you can ask for any number that you want to ask for … I certainly understand and respect that wages are going to be as sensitive a topic as any other based on what we’re in the middle of," said Mayor Karen Sorensen

The Town of Banff hopes to relaunch its environmental and solar panel rebate programs next year, but with changes to increase participation

"Based on this snapshot in time right now, this is looking at essentially wiping out our reserves by the end of the year," said Canadian Rockies Public School trustee Luke Sunderland