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Voices echo off the mountainside

Voices echo off the mountainside

“What we wanted to do with this series was to create a fairly relaxed atmosphere where more people at the end of a long workday can just come in and listen to music and support local artists. So, we're really happy to see that there's been a positive response so far.”
Capsized canoe, near drowning sends woman to hospital in Banff

Capsized canoe, near drowning sends woman to hospital in Banff

“Some individuals were canoeing and one of the individuals went into the water and was later found unconscious and transported to hospital,”
Forfeits 'killed us': Banff men's rugby team won't defend championship

Forfeits 'killed us': Banff men's rugby team won't defend championship

A championship run isn't in the cards this season for the Banff Bears men's rugby team.
Much-needed rental units could come with Banff boundary change

Much-needed rental units could come with Banff boundary change

“We believe apartment housing has the highest potential to address the needs of our community. Considering its location and the use and scale of the existing neighbouring property, an apartment housing development at 242 Marmot Cres. would have negligible visual and traffic impacts into the area.”
PHOTOS: Banff Centre summer writers residency showcases artistic talent

PHOTOS: Banff Centre summer writers residency showcases artistic talent

PHOTOS: Banff Centre summer writers residency showcases artistic talent
Parks Canada charges 14 illegal campers at Johnson Lake

Parks Canada charges 14 illegal campers at Johnson Lake

“Wildlife attractants had been left out, and there was evidence of public alcohol consumption and an illegal fire. Human waste was also found in the immediate area.”

EDITORIAL: Governance, leadership requires council approve master plans

EDITORIAL: All councils have a fiduciary responsibility to their communities, but also the necessary authority and burden of leadership to guide master plans, guiding documents, bylaws and all high-level policies.
Banff, Lake Louise see significant traffic on August long weekend

Banff, Lake Louise see significant traffic on August long weekend

“Data shows we had very heavy congestion and gridlock from about 2 to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday due to high volume coming into town in a short period of time. When that concentration of vehicles happens, rather than being spread out through the day, we do get very high congestion and traffic delays.”
Bow Valley cyclists pedal to podium at Tour de Bowness

Bow Valley cyclists pedal to podium at Tour de Bowness

It wasn't the Tour de France, but local riders showed their stuff at Calgary's own Tour de Bowness.
Town of Banff seeking input on future plans for community

Town of Banff seeking input on future plans for community

“Residents are experts in what it is like to be Banffites and we want to hear from them about how to make Banff a better place into the future," said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno.