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Partial fee waiver for Catholic church approved

Partial fee waiver for Catholic church approved

Our Lady of the Rockies Parish was in front of Canmore council this month to ask for waiving of fees connected to its planned development of a new church on Palliser Trail.
Deer Street housing to cost upwards of $17 million

Deer Street housing to cost upwards of $17 million

The Town of Banff estimates the cost of developing a high-density affordable housing project on Deer Street could be between $17.5 million and $22.3 million.
New Canmore traffic circle proposed

New Canmore traffic circle proposed

Town of Canmore transportation infrastructure capital projects in 2016 saw a couple of changes recommended this week to better deliver on council’s priorities.
More environmental protections called for

More environmental protections called for

The message to council on Tuesday night (March 22) was loud and clear from the conservation community of Canmore – the community’s Municipal Development Plan needs stronger environmental protections included in it.
Canmore man killed in K-country avalanche

Canmore man killed in K-country avalanche

A 55-year-old Canmore man was killed in an avalanche in Spray Valley Provincial Park on Sunday (March 20) according to local RCMP.
Child injured after Lake Louise ski lift fall

Child injured after Lake Louise ski lift fall

A child is in hospital after falling off a ski lift Monday (March 21) in the Lake Louise area in Banff National Park.
Seniors housing shortage predicted

Seniors housing shortage predicted

A new seniors' housing needs assessment for the Bow Valley predicts the population of seniors aged 75 and older is going to double over the next 10 years - and there's not enough supportive living to meet the demand.
Exshaw dome name unveiled

Exshaw dome name unveiled

Behold, the EcoDome. Lafarge at Exshaw has announced the name-the-dome contest winner for its 35-metre tall and 111-metre diameter facility.
Drug-related deaths in Banff cause investigation

Drug-related deaths in Banff cause investigation

Two deaths within two days in Banff are under investigation. Banff police confirmed overuse of drugs is tied to the deaths on Feb.
Telephone town halls held for northern and southern Alberta

Telephone town halls held for northern and southern Alberta

It is that time of year again – when the provincial government of Alberta gets ready to put forward its annual budget.
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