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Banff to increase staff housing

Banff to increase staff housing

The Town of Banff will spend about $125,000 to develop two new one-bedroom suites for staff housing.
Council receives passing grade

Council receives passing grade

Banff’s hoteliers are giving local politicians a favourable review for their performance in the second quarter of 2011.
Banff exhibit photos needed

Banff exhibit photos needed

Banff Heritage Tourism has launched a new outdoor photo installation in Banff Avenue Square.
Thieves steal gems in break-in

Thieves steal gems in break-in

Thieves escaped with $200,000 worth of precious gems in what appears to be a professional break-in at the Canmore Ammonite Factory on Bow Meadows Crescent. At 11:15 p.m.
Predatory black bear destroyed

Predatory black bear destroyed

CATHY ELLIS BANFF It’s been a deadly week for wildlife in the mountain national parks.
Royals retreat into Lake Louise backcountry

Royals retreat into Lake Louise backcountry

It was not on their itinerary, but speculation ran wild last week about where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would spend a day of rest on their Royal Tour.
Parks considers fee hike

Parks considers fee hike

Entry fees and camping fees in national parks may go up next year. Parks Canada is considering an increase to its user fees, ranging from entry and camping rates, to the cost of fishing licences and use of hot thermal pools.
Banff ski resort eyes aerial activities

Banff ski resort eyes aerial activities

Banff’s Mount Norquay may take the plunge into commercial hang gliding and paragliding.
Parks caution bear photographers

Parks caution bear photographers

Banff National Park officials are warning people they are prepared to lay charges against anyone caught harassing a high-profile female bear and her three cubs.
Canmorite recounts Japanese earthquake experience

Canmorite recounts Japanese earthquake experience

Canmorite Gregory Berge always wondered what an earthquake might feel like. He now knows first hand, as the osteopathic manual practitioner was in Japan at the time of the Tohoku earthquake earlier this year.
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