Local News

Local school boards will sustain current staffing levels in the 2015-16 school year as the budget adoption process is underway.

A jogger in Banff fended off an aggressive cow elk by punching it in the nose, prompting Parks Canada to remind residents and visitors that female elk can be aggressive when protecting newborn calves.

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Blue Water Project has made a 10-year commitment to protect one of our planet’s most precious natural resources – fresh water.

This June is a milestone for local business owners Bonny-Lynn and Allan Russell. It’s the five-year business anniversary benchmark for the expectant parents and proprietors of Canmore’s Embody Pilates Studio (830 8th St. #101).

The Town of Banff is investigating what it would need in terms of capital investment and staffing requirements to truck its own municipal solid waste to the landfill.

A decision on a fire hall being constructed in Dead Man’s Flats could become clearer next week when developers will be given the opporunity to provide a written response regarding the proposed development’s fate. River’s Bend Development Inc.

Canmore’s fire department will remain the only stand-alone department in Alberta capable of providing advanced life support response when called upon to respond to medical emergencies.

A trustee byelection has been called after a longtime member of the Canadian Rockies Public Schools (CRPS) board announced his resignation. Nomination day is scheduled for Sept. 7 and election day is Oct. 5.

The Devil’s Brigade was unmatched in striking fear into its enemies behind the lines and although those days ended over half a century ago, their ruthless history will continue to live and be remembered.

A non-profit organization focused on helping Bow Valley-based entrepreneurs succeed and grow their businesses is holding a spring event this week after one year in existence.