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Banff continues solar incentive program

Banff continues solar incentive program

BANFF – Banff continues to shine a light on solar power.
Banff examining source of its drinking water

Banff examining source of its drinking water

BANFF – The capacity of Banff’s aquifer – the source of the townsite’s drinking water – is to be investigated this year.
Banff Springs snail habitat destroyed by swimmer

Banff Springs snail habitat destroyed by swimmer

BANFF – Critical habitat of the endangered Banff springs snail was destroyed after a man took an illegal swim at the Cave and Basin on the weekend.
Banff relocating heritage cabin for rec grounds redevelopment

Banff relocating heritage cabin for rec grounds redevelopment

BANFF – A heritage cabin at the Banff recreation grounds will cost $235,000 to move and rehabilitate after it was omitted from the multi-million dollar redevelopment plans for the area. The Rundle campground service building No.
Parks monitoring grain clean-up from derailed CP train

Parks monitoring grain clean-up from derailed CP train

BANFF – Parks Canada is monitoring the clean-up of canola grain spilled by a derailed CP Rail train on Thursday (Feb. 28) in the middle of prime grizzly bear habitat. CP Rail confirmed Friday morning (March 1) that the derailment occurred at 4:30 p.
Train derails west of Banff

Train derails west of Banff

BANFF – A CP Rail train has derailed west of Banff on Thursday (Feb. 28), sending 20 rail cars off the tracks.
Wolf pack kill site leads to closure

Wolf pack kill site leads to closure

BANFF – Wolves feasting on elk carcasses have prompted Parks Canada to temporarily close areas on the edge of the Banff townsite. On Saturday (Feb.
Banff’s planning commission approves five cannabis stores

Banff’s planning commission approves five cannabis stores

BANFF – Five cannabis retail stores have been given the green light in Banff. On Tuesday (Feb.
Banff budget process sees multiple conflicts of interest declarations by councillors

Banff budget process sees multiple conflicts of interest declarations by councillors

BANFF – Municipal politicians must be careful about conflicts of interest.
Mass transit viable option for Banff-Calgary route

Mass transit viable option for Banff-Calgary route

BANFF –Passenger rail, or bus-based mass transit, from Calgary to Banff to deal with congestion chaos in the Bow Valley is doable but expensive, according to a new study.