MD of Bighorn

Banff-Kananaskis candidates identify tourism as vital industry.

Provincial downloading on municipalities on radar of Banff-Kananaskis candidates

Indigenous issues addressed by Banff-Kananaskis candidates.

Housing key issue for Banff-Kananaskis in provincial election.

The neighbouring districts, governing a combined population of less than 2,000 people over about 6,768 square kilometres of land, will look at combining funds in their 2023 budgets to review options for getting buses on the road and provide better connectivity throughout the region.

Following three years of decreases, the tax rate for residential properties will increase by $18.97 for residential properties assessed at $500,000, or 2.13 per cent from 2022. Non-residential properties assessed at the same value will pay another $84.34, or 2.2 per cent.

COMMENTARY: Democracy in Alberta has come a long way since the province was created in 1905. But there is still a lot of work to do. On May 29, no matter which party gets elected, let’s make sure that democracy emerges as the clear winner.

EDITORIAL: Climate change is largely in the hands of people and organizations. For an actual decisive impact to be made, all levels of government and countries need to be rowing in the same direction. It can’t simply be a directionless boat floundering in the water.

“It's just a really great feeling for me and I'm super excited.”

A long-awaited study nearly two years in the making on the impact of groundwater flooding in Exshaw was presented to MD of Bighorn council, with a future open house to be held for the public.