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The times they are a changin'

The times they are a changin'

Under the altered heading “how not to win friends and influence council” could be listed those who approached Canmore council in regard to the old daycare site, Tuesday (June 3).
Kids' vision of great value

Kids' vision of great value

Refreshing, isn’t it, when oftentimes a young person’s outlook on life gives us pause to look beyond our own hectic adult lives and see things with an enlightened perspective.
Have a kind thought for Town of Banff staff

Have a kind thought for Town of Banff staff

When it comes to parking in Banff, you have to feel some sympathy for Town administration.
Who pays for Banff's parking alternatives?

Who pays for Banff's parking alternatives?

Now that Banff politicians have acquiesced to the wishes of the business community and some residents in not moving forward with paid parking throughout town to reduce congestion and traffic gridlock, the question remains – who will pay for alternati
Parks' caribou situation needs to be addressed

Parks' caribou situation needs to be addressed

If there’s one place on this planet that one would think witnessing a species’ demise is simply not an option, it’s within our very own national parks system.
TFW moratorium very bad timing

TFW moratorium very bad timing

Talk about jumping the gun, getting ahead of oneself, leaping before you look, running madly off in all directions… While it’s all well and good that Federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney last week slapped an immediate moratorium on the food servi
Stop daycare closure

Stop daycare closure

Editor: I am sure by now you are aware that Mountain Munchkin Daycare has been issued an eviction notice from their current building for April 30, 2014.
Housing issue never goes away

Housing issue never goes away

In Canmore, just like in Banff, the topic of affordable housing goes back years and years and years and years. As it should.
To idle, or not to idle in Canmore

To idle, or not to idle in Canmore

With the Town of Canmore now contemplating a ban on vehicle idling, the right move is to collect feedback from residents.
Banff looks to power of sun

Banff looks to power of sun

Gazing at the Rocky Mountains in this area, one is often struck by the bluebird skies and the intensity of our natural light source, the sun.
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