MD of Bighorn

Both the UCP’s Miranda Rosin and NDP’s Sarah Elmeligi claimed victory in the Banff-Kananaksis riding shortly before midnight on May 29 election day, with fewer than 200 votes separating the two.

After both the NDP and UCP candidates gave victory speeches, early polling numbers show the NDP's Sarah Elmeligi taking the Banff-Kananaskis riding.

It's the final day for eligible voters to cast their vote in the 2023 provincial election.

The right to vote is ultimately up to each and every eligible resident. While some wear it as a badge of honour to head to each and every election poll, others may sooner toss their voter card in the recycling bin.

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.