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Special events now redefined

Special events now redefined

Memo to those wishing to hold a special event in Banff National Park – apparently it better be a money-maker, or you’re out.
Winter Games moving ahead

Winter Games moving ahead

Congratulations to the 2014 Alberta Winter Games committee for naming Lisa Vinderskov as Games manager. And congratulations to Lisa for being named as such.
Time to remember

Time to remember

With the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of this year fast approaching, it’s timely that the Town of Canmore dedicated a new memorial and field of honour at the cemetery for area residents who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A salute to our athletes

A salute to our athletes

With the NHL lockout battle between billionaires and millionaires now appearing to be of the season-long variety, it’s really refreshing to see the non-professional athletes in this valley going all out for the sport they love.
A raise is in order for Banff

A raise is in order for Banff

Banff Councillor Leslie Taylor hit the nail right on the head when she said the most difficult thing for a member of an elected body to do is vote for a raise.
Please, please, say it isn't so

Please, please, say it isn't so

Social media as a scientific data gathering tool? Seriously? Is this what budget cuts have reduced Parks Canada to? Has a once-proud organization which prided itself on solid science as a means of managing ecosystems within national parks across this
All business should kick into tourism levy

All business should kick into tourism levy

Tourism – it’s what this Valley is all about.
Time for a photo radar re-think?

Time for a photo radar re-think?

Photo radar… is it working effectively, as some statistics would suggest, or are people merely becoming accustomed to the locations and vehicles used by the contractor that is cashing in from leadfoot Canmore drivers – and slowing down at, or avoidin
Proper planning needed for events

Proper planning needed for events

Nothing succeeds like success, they say. By that definition, recent large-scale special events in Banff National Park could be viewed as successful in that they’ve attracted large numbers of tourists/participants; thousands of them.
Housecleaning in the valley

Housecleaning in the valley

This week was a good week for some housecleaning-type issues here in the valley.
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