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An alternative route that could be destined for log hauling trucks will get a closer review by MD of Bighorn politicians.

Most of Banff’s capital projects for 2015 are on track to be completed within budget. Council approved a total of $26.7 million to fund 85 capital projects this year.

The Town of Banff has won some green bragging rights over other employers in the national park townsite. The municipality won the inaugural Banff employee commuter challenge, a competition that ran for 12 weeks, from June 21 through Sept.

Transportation alleviation strategies used in the Banff townsite had success over the busy summer months, said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen, as Roam Transit numbers shot up 18.4 per cent. Roam’s local Banff service showed a 12.

It's been a labour of love for makers of Banff's first legal spirits product. The newly opened Park Distillery hit a milestone in its short duration with the official release of Park Vodka on Oct. 1; now available at the restaurant store.

Banff and Lake Louise have a new lobby group to advocate for issues facing hotels, bars and restaurants. The Banff Lake Louise Hotel Motel Association (BLLHMA) became the Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association (BLLHA), effective Oct.

Canmore local Elizabeth Lewis has been pursuing her passion to explore and help communities she visits around the world for almost 16 years.

The Town of Banff is a step closer to securing eight lots on Deer Street and six lots on Cave Avenue from Parks Canada in order to develop affordable housing.

Banff-Airdrie Conservative incumbent MP Blake Richards has not confirmed his attendance at tonight’s (Oct. 15) federal election forum in Banff.

Large signs featuring legendary figure Bill Peyto will grace both entrances to the Banff townsite for some time to come.