Local News

Recent heavy snowfall hasn’t deterred grizzly bears from heading out of their dens.

Caribou are more at risk than ever.

Banff’s hoteliers have joined a group of downtown retailers voicing opposition to paid parking in the tourist town.

The government of Alberta expects to release an app for iPhones and iPads that will provide real time information on high stream flow advisories, flood watches and flood warnings.

With bears emerging from their dens as spring arrives in the Rockies, conservation officers in Kananaskis Country are getting ready to begin their annual aversive conditioning program.

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.