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Banff’s politicians have given their final stamp of approval to a policy governing the handling of leases and licences of municipal property in a bid to deal with all interested businesses fairly.

A new David and Goliath battle may be brewing that involves oil giant Husky and locally-owned Bumpers restaurant over the Town of Banff’s recent approval of a land subdivision. Banff’s Municipal Planning Commission approved a subdivision on Feb.

A community engagement process to establish how to best redevelop the pool space at the Canmore Recreation Centre has been put on hold while parameters of the process are better defined.

Wolverines are legendary for their fierce, fearless and feisty behaviour – but this elusive creature may actually be more vulnerable than people think.

A group of seniors was before Canmore council Tuesday (Feb. 21) seeking the Town’s advice about proceeding with a proposal and grant application to add pickleball courts to the Veterans’ Park tennis courts.

The federal Crown prosecutor for the Bow Valley has received the honourable distinction of Queen’s Counsel this month.

Canmore councillors have agreed to relocate the recycling sorting and storage facility located at Boulder Crescent to the wastewater treatment plant as part of the Town’s new Waste Management Strategy.

A cougar that was allegedly spotted chasing rabbits near Elk Run Boulevard has drawn the attention of Fish and Wildlife officers, however, officials could not confirm the big cat was preying upon the bunny population.

“Canadians love their snow and its beauty, but often see it as something to be only shovelled or skied upon,” says Canmore-based hydrologist Dr. John Pomeroy.

In April, just about the time you’re looking for some sign of spring life or wondering if bears are out and about after a winter’s hibernation, a group of Canmore Collegiate High School students will be winging their way south to help in a constructi