Local News

On the shores of Lake Minnewanka, 50 people were granted Canadian citizenship at a ceremony last week (Aug. 4). Alan and Christine Pryor, who followed their children to Canada from the United Kingdom, were honoured to be granted their citizenship.

Six politicians vying for leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party took the opportunity to address Alberta’s teachers in Banff yesterday (Aug. 10).

Two inexperienced scramblers were rescued from Cascade Falls near Banff late Friday night (Aug. 5) after getting themselves stranded on an unstable ledge.

As the saying goes, if you want to understand what someone’s going through, walk a mile in their shoes. With that in mind, Banff YWCA will hold its third annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes fundraiser, Sept.

Buildings in Banff’s downtown core may be permitted to go to three storeys in height – as long the top floor is set aside for residential housing.

Ripening shepherdia berries in the valley bottoms are attracting bears from higher elevations and raising the risk for human wildlife conflict, according to wildlife officials. “It seems to be everywhere,” said Fish and Wildlife Officer Dave Dickson.

The Town of Banff is taking a closer look at the idea of saving existing grocery stores and gas stations as vital services for residents and tourists.

Sean Krausert is giving up some the comforts in his life to raise awareness of world poverty. A resident of the Bow Valley for the past 15 years, Krausert, 42, lives in Canmore with his wife and two children.

The Canmore Folk Music Festival will never be the same – gone are the days of sitting for the entire evening and enjoying the music.

Two people caught with fossils from the Burgess Shale led authorities on a wild chase through Field last weekend, eventually jumping into a fast-flowing river in a desperate attempt to avoid capture.