Banff

BANFF – The Town of Banff ended last year with a $410,000 surplus.

BANFF – For months, one male bison has been spending his time in the remote Red Deer River Valley – alone. Parks Canada officials say bison No.

BANFF – Banff’s hospitality and tourism industry is the latest sector looking at ways to eliminate the use of single-use items to reduce its environmental footprint.

BANFF – One of five cannabis stores granted a development permit in Banff has been skunked. The Development Appeal Board upheld an appeal by former mayor and councillor Leslie Taylor, who used Banff Cannabis Inc.

BANFF – A proposal to demolish abed and breakfast inn made up of historic cabins and build a fully accessible two-storey building didn’t get off the ground amid concerns for intensification of commercial development in residential neighbourhoods.

BANFF-KANANASKIS – Neither New Democrat Cam Westhead or United Conservative Miranda Rosin conceded defeat in a tight provincial election race in Banff-Kananaskis on April 16.

BANFF-KANANASKIS – The United Conservative Party's Miranda Rosin is close to winning over incumbent New Democrat Cam Westhead in a tight race in Banff-Kananaskis.

Woodland caribou have been recently spotted south of Sunwapta Falls along the Icefields Parkway, prompting Parks Canada to remind drivers to respect the speed limit and watch for wildlife.

Predicted increases in avalanche risk means a section of the Icefields Parkway will be closed for a few days starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday (April 18) for avalanche control work and clean up.

BANFF – When it comes to preparing the community of Banff for potential wildfire and floods in the future, even the Canadian army is getting involved.