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Gas plant closure to reduce MD's taxation

Gas plant closure to reduce MD's taxation

The Municipal District of Bighorn will lose a portion of its annual revenue in 2015 due to the planned shutdown of the Burnt Timber gas plant. Glen Sine, a representative of Shell Canada, which owns the plant, told Bighorn councillors Dec.
BREAKING NEWS - Climbers escape Yoho avalanche

BREAKING NEWS - Climbers escape Yoho avalanche

Two climbers had a lucky escape as a large avalanche swept down the frozen waterfall they were climbing near Field, B.C., on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 6).
Belgian hiker rescued from Little Beehive after 100 m fall

Belgian hiker rescued from Little Beehive after 100 m fall

A traveller from Belgium clung desperately to life by holding onto a shrub after tumbling about 100 metres down a steep mountainside on the Little Beehive near Lake Louise shortly before darkness fell late Monday (Dec. 30).
Casey backs expense disclosure website

Casey backs expense disclosure website

Banff-Cochrane MLA Ron Casey has thrown his support behind a new Government of Alberta website that discloses ministerial and staff expenses in a bid to increase transparency for politicians.
Canmore to award safe motorists

Canmore to award safe motorists

The issue of photo radar has been a sticking point for some residents, but a recently approved plan might provide incentive for drivers to obey speed limits around town.
Summer pickleball courts approved

Summer pickleball courts approved

Pickleball players in town will finally have a court to play on in the summer months thanks to a federal grant and a unanimous decision by members of council. According to a report presented to council at its regular meeting on Dec.
New angling rules for Kananaskis Country

New angling rules for Kananaskis Country

Anglers may soon have to abide by a new set of rules when casting their lines into the waters of Kananaskis Country.
Dam expert to be hired for 40 Mile Creek project

Dam expert to be hired for 40 Mile Creek project

The Town of Banff plans to hire an expert to investigate options to prevent the potential collapse of an aging dam on 40 Mile Creek north of the Banff townsite.
MPC approves River's Bend

MPC approves River's Bend

A development proposed for the eastern edge of Dead Man’s Flats cleared a significant hurdle before the Christmas holidays with approval of a subdivision application after nearly a quarter century and numerous changes of scope.
Banff lays out 2013 strategic priorities

Banff lays out 2013 strategic priorities

Banff council has laid out its top five strategic priorities for 2013, which are centered around three key areas: sense of place, a healthy community and the local economy. At its meeting on Dec.