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New Canmore incentives, programs aim to increase sustainability

New Canmore incentives, programs aim to increase sustainability

Funds to be used for an affordable services program retrofit pilot, among others.
Banff evacuation planning considered 'advanced'

Banff evacuation planning considered 'advanced'

“Wildfire risk and evacuation issues are an extremely high level of concern in the community."
Transit commission bumps On-It rate, approves direct Calgary to Lake Louise route

Transit commission bumps On-It rate, approves direct Calgary to Lake Louise route

“On-It was very successful last summer and we’re doing a similar amount of service for this upcoming summer, with the potential addition of running a direct bus for a good portion of the summer from Calgary to Lake Louise.”
Banff 'rolling out the red carpet' for transit users

Banff 'rolling out the red carpet' for transit users

“Essentially I see this as rolling out the red carpet for transit users,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno.
Banff putting up funds for homeowners to go green(er)

Banff putting up funds for homeowners to go green(er)

The program will help residents with upfront energy improvement costs and work toward advancing Banff’s climate goals.
Banff visitor paid parking rates to see another increase

Banff visitor paid parking rates to see another increase

“I believe all of those projects and budgets are completely worthwhile all the way from free local transit for residents to three hybrid electric buses, the Mountain Avenue transit lane, e-bike rebates and more frequency on our local and regional Canmore routes. … It’s going to help us continue to enhance and strengthening our sustainable transportation network.”
Half of Banff parkade added to visitor paid parking

Half of Banff parkade added to visitor paid parking

“I’m in a place where I’m now willing to take a leap of faith. I believe if we charge for the parkade, we’ll see more commuters use the train station and we’re going to see more folks wanting to park for longer at the train station,”
Record-breaking temperatures destroy Banff, Lake Louise ice sculptures

Record-breaking temperatures destroy Banff, Lake Louise ice sculptures

Banff & Lake Louise Tourism is removing ice sculptures that were recently carved for the Ice Magic festival in Lake Louise that have melted "beyond repair"
Extreme cold temperatures trap, kill fish in Canmore

Extreme cold temperatures trap, kill fish in Canmore

“Given the shallow, slow-moving water, the preceding cold snap and the stream conditions, the fish were most likely killed as a result of being trapped and isolated in pools during the rapid onset of extreme cold conditions."
Roam transit continuing to plan, prepare for expected busy summer

Roam transit continuing to plan, prepare for expected busy summer

“We’re being proactive in looking at any options to help with capacity and frequency,”
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