Local News

Canmore’s first food and wine festival will return next year after organizers and participants reported the event was a huge success.

This month, Canmore’s elected politicians will be asked to consider whether they are interested in looking at the feasibility of local transit in the community earlier than planned.

The Town of Banff is phasing out its seniors’ discount on water and sewer bills.

The overall value of Banff Housing Corporation properties has remained relatively flat for the second year in a row. The assessed value of the entire portfolio increased 0.8 per cent to $105,488,300 in 2014 from $104,668,450 in 2013.

The Town of Canmore is putting $15,000 towards new water and sewer lines to the hangar building at the municipal heliport.

Saturday (May 9) marks the National Day of Honour to mark the end of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.

Municipal property taxes in Canmore for both residential and commercial properties will increase only slightly over 2013 rates.

Parks Canada has successfully burned a fireguard in the lead-up to a prescribed fire in the Bow Valley – but plans for the main fire are delayed until the weather improves.

The Town of Canmore tested its emergency alert siren on Sunday (May 4) and discovered the emergency device has a significantly limited range in the community.

It’s been 10 months since the June flood of 2013 affected the lives of thousands throughout Southern Alberta, including members of the Stoney Nation in nearby Morley.