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Official election results secure win for NDP's Elmeligi in Banff-Kananaskis

Official election results secure win for NDP's Elmeligi in Banff-Kananaskis

“I’m happy to see these final results,” said Elmeligi. “But I have also been operating under the assumption that I was the MLA-elect and I’m glad that I still am.”
$266k donation assists renovation of Canmore Collegiate theatre

$266k donation assists renovation of Canmore Collegiate theatre

A $266,000 donation to Canadian Rockies Public Schools will be used to help renovate the Canmore Collegiate High School theatre and add a new culinary arts kitchen at Banff Community High School.
Lake Louise world cup still under review

Lake Louise world cup still under review

Dates for a Lake Louise world cup have tentatively appeared on the 2023-24 world cup ski calendar, with a big asterisk next to it.
Cyclists play long game in endurance heavy race in Canmore

Cyclists play long game in endurance heavy race in Canmore

Rubber was burned on more than 9,000 kilometres of pavement by cyclists Sunday (June 4) during the stiffest endurance test at the Rundle Mountain Cycling Club (RMCC) Road Festival.
Canmore, Dead Man's Flats, Harvie Heights under mandatory non-essential water restriction

Canmore, Dead Man's Flats, Harvie Heights under mandatory non-essential water restriction

Residents and businesses of Canmore, Harvie Heights and Dead Man’s Flats are being asked to stop all non-essential water use until at least Monday (June 12).
Canmore procedural bylaw adds clarity for staff, council roles

Canmore procedural bylaw adds clarity for staff, council roles

“I really am grateful for this process. … This has been really valuable and I’d like to understand better now things that I was struggling with. I think we can be proud of we have robust procedures in place."
Mînî Thnî powwow academy fashion show a display of cultural pride

Mînî Thnî powwow academy fashion show a display of cultural pride

“There’s been a lot of challenges and adversities students have encountered over the school year – I’ve literally seen blood, sweat and tears. I had a student that actually sewed her finger, and I also had a student who made a ribbon skirt with a broken heart – she had tears falling as she was making it.”
Two-year-old girl dies following Bow River rescue

Two-year-old girl dies following Bow River rescue

A two-year-old girl died following a rescue from the Bow River near the Bow River Campground Thursday (June 8) evening.
Banff rugby boys slash zones rival, advance to provincials

Banff rugby boys slash zones rival, advance to provincials

The Banff Bears boys rugby team is ready to take a giant bite out of provincial competition after winning zones for the first time in six years.
Oh Bento family-run business seeking community support to stay at Fenlands concession

Oh Bento family-run business seeking community support to stay at Fenlands concession

“We aim to continue serving you for at least three more years, but we need your help to make it possible,” states the petition signed by Asuka and Toshu Usui along with their son, Yuma, who have had the family-run business at the Fenlands for the past seven years.