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Banff looking to encourage more housing development

Banff looking to encourage more housing development

“We’re trying to find the balance of what’s acceptable in terms of accommodating extra density while not sacrificing too much urban design quality."
Banff 'pretty relieved' on infrastructure funding from province

Banff 'pretty relieved' on infrastructure funding from province

“The provincial budget didn’t negatively affect our three-year operating or 10-year capital plan, and in fact, our capital plan will be much healthier than we had anticipated.”
Banff lifts limits on operating hours for cannabis, liquor stores

Banff lifts limits on operating hours for cannabis, liquor stores

“I am worried it may seem unfair to still have municipal intervention when it comes to restricting the hours of these services, so I would be willing to let this one go at this time," said Councillor Corrie DiManno
YWCA Banff hosting online VINEart gala

YWCA Banff hosting online VINEart gala

While last year's March 14 VINEart gala was cancelled due to COVID, organizers with the YWCA Banff are bringing the event to you at home with a virtual experience and fundraiser on March 25.
Male wolf killed on CP train tracks near Banff

Male wolf killed on CP train tracks near Banff

Parks Canada is hoping to capture and collar wolves in the Bow Valley pack to track their movements and monitor behaviour.
Banff Rotary Club raising $500K for new all-inclusive park

Banff Rotary Club raising $500K for new all-inclusive park

“We want to create a place that offers people somewhere that they’re really comfortable and really happy to be.”
Banff, Canmore COVID-19 numbers low as Alberta case counts begin to increase

Banff, Canmore COVID-19 numbers low as Alberta case counts begin to increase

“We were actually very hopeful late last week that we were going to be able to report zero active cases today, but a few new cases were reported very late last week and through the weekend," said Silvio Adamo, the Town of Banff’s director of emergency management.
Banff YWCA COVID-19 isolation facility at capacity

Banff YWCA COVID-19 isolation facility at capacity

“All of these folks are asymptomatic travellers that have recently returned to Canada, I believe, to try to stay ahead of the Feb. 22 restrictions that came into effect," said Silvio Adamo, Banff's director of emergency management.
Gaudy house colours a no-no in Banff

Gaudy house colours a no-no in Banff

“We have seen some pretty aggressive colour schemes on residential dwellings," said Randall McKay, Banff's manager of strategic priorities and special projects.
Parks hopes to strike expert panel by spring

Parks hopes to strike expert panel by spring

“We have seen steady increases in terms of visitation to the park. We have certainly heard from Canadians that they would like to look at how we best manage this iconic place into the future.”
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