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Parks Canada prescribed fires on hold

Parks Canada prescribed fires on hold

Parks Canada deferred all major prescribed fires in the mountain national parks this year – a move being criticized by one of the key players involved in developing the agency’s national prescribed fire plan.
Commission fee introduced for BHC sales

Commission fee introduced for BHC sales

Owners of Banff Housing Corporation equity-share properties will now pay a commission fee instead of a flat rate when selling their homes through the registered resale list.
School boards take interest in wind project

School boards take interest in wind project

Local school boards are taking a keen interest in a new project that could provide power at a fixed rate while also reducing their overall environmental footprint.
Local hired as Alberta Winter Games manager

Local hired as Alberta Winter Games manager

Banff resident Lisa Vinderskov has always had a passion for working with youth in sports and now, as the newly chosen games manager for the 2014 Alberta Winter Games in Banff/Canmore, she can flex her public relations skills while promoting something
Regional plan seeks public input

Regional plan seeks public input

The Alberta government has begun Phase 2 of its consultation process for the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) with public sessions throughout the region, including a session planned for Canmore next week.
Province eyes K-Country fees

Province eyes K-Country fees

Cross-country skiers could soon pay to use winter trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in order to help combat Alberta’s deficit.
Town outlines Elevation Place sponsorship guidelines

Town outlines Elevation Place sponsorship guidelines

Canmore council has clearly outlined whom it will seek for sponsorships to offset the yearly operational costs for Elevation Place, set to open next year. At its Nov.
Hotel group pushing for committee members

Hotel group pushing for committee members

Banff hoteliers continue to lobby local politicians to expand the mandate of the finance committee to include qualified representation from the private sector.
Banff businesses hire economist for chain debate

Banff businesses hire economist for chain debate

Banff’s business heavyweights have hired an independent economist to do a business case on the effects a quota system on corporate chain stores and restaurants may have on the local economy.
Wolf Street development on hold

Wolf Street development on hold

Plans to fix a 20-year-old architectural eyesore surrounded by the looming concrete walls of Cascade Plaza in downtown Banff have hit a bit of a stumbling block.
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