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Marathon awaits environmental assessment

Marathon awaits environmental assessment

Organizers of a new marathon planned for Banff National Park are advertising registration opens on Jan. 24 – but Parks Canada has not yet approved the event.
Long track oval proposed

Long track oval proposed

Organizers of the 2014 Alberta Winter Games have proposed construction of a new skating oval at Millennium Park that could host long track speed skating events, have year-round potential for indoor soccer/tennis and provide a lasting Games legacy.
Town offers discount on fees for Three Sisters

Town offers discount on fees for Three Sisters

The Town of Canmore has set a maximum fee of over $650,000 for PrincewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the receiver in charge of Three Sisters Mountain Village (TSMV), to complete the necessary application fees in hopes of making the land marketable in 2013.
MP responds to Idle No More protests

MP responds to Idle No More protests

Since forming at a general educational session in Saskatoon this past November, Idle No More protests by members and non-members of First Nations across the country have been both peaceful and, at times, disruptive.
Quotas bad for Banff business says report

Quotas bad for Banff business says report

A quota system on chain stores and restaurants in Banff would be detrimental to the local economy, according to a new study commissioned by Banff’s business heavyweights.
New ski trails explored

New ski trails explored

Cross-country ski enthusiasts are setting tracks to open up new ski trails near the Banff townsite, including at Tunnel Mountain Campground.
BREAKING NEWS – RCMP seek assistance with identification

BREAKING NEWS – RCMP seek assistance with identification

On Jan. 10, at approximately 1:37 a.m., Banff RCMP received a complaint of theft from the Samesun Backpackers Lodge located in the 400 block of Banff Avenue. On Jan. 9, at approximately 9:37 p.m.
Demolition scheduled for old day care site

Demolition scheduled for old day care site

This week, one of the oldest structures in town that once functioned as a church camp, day care facility and, most recently, a training ground for the fire department, will be demolished with council deciding what will go in its place sometime later
Bighorn puts up money for Legacy Trail

Bighorn puts up money for Legacy Trail

MD of Bighorn council agreed Tuesday (Jan. 8) to put $25,000 towards the final piece of the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail which, once completed, will link the Banff National Park east gates to the Travel Alberta visitor information centre in Canmore.
RCMP seize marijuana on TCH

RCMP seize marijuana on TCH

Canmore RCMP seized 14 pounds of marijuana after stopping a driver for speeding on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Banff Park gate, Monday (Jan. 7) at about 11:30 p.m.