Local News

New moms looking for a natural boost after delivering their baby may want to consider a service now available in the Bow Valley.

The Town of Canmore will have a new fire bylaw soon and one that clearly specifies requirements for outdoor fire pits and fireplaces.

With new board members, an expanding reach and big events on the horizon, the Banff Community Foundation is looking at another solid year of work in a smart and caring community.

The armed robbery of Fergie’s Convenience Store this spring is the subject of a Crime Stoppers re-enactment being filmed in Canmore this week. On May 5 at approximately 11 p.m.

Bigger, stronger, faster. That proved to be the theme of the 2013 Banff Bike Fest as many of the top teams brought high-level talent to this year’s competition.

The emergency situation in Canmore has not yet let up and with the rainfall is expected to continue overnight, rescue services are dealing with a constantly changing situation in the community.

Canmore RCMP are looking into establishing a dedicated school liaison position in the community. Sgt. Ryan Currie with the detachment spoke about the initiative last week during a presentation of the local police force’s 2012 year-end report.

The Trans-Canada Highway has been washed out at Carrot Creek by floodwaters close to the east gates of Banff National Park Before it washed out, as a precautionary measure, the highway was closed in both directions on the Trans-Canada Highway near Ba

As of 4 p.m. Thursday (June 20) the situation within the Banff townsite was stable, with closures of surrounding highways and roads being the main area of concern.

Parks Canada is trying to learn more about the distribution of bighorn sheep and golden-mantled ground squirrels in the mountain parks.