Police Beat

A fatal collision shut down Highway 1.

“I believe that Banff is a very safe community, but of course, we are not immune to crime, so when I look at the issue, for me, it’s about supporting prevention programs and initiatives and trying to prevent the crime from happening in the first place," said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno.

A 29-year-old Calgary man was killed in a two-vehicle car crash off Highway 1A near Branch Road to the west of Morley Tuesday (June 21).

A fatal car crash has police and emergency responders on the scene to the west of Morley, just off Highway 1a.

Two Calgary men are facing multiple charges following a month-long investigation into bike thefts and frauds in Canmore.

“These exercises are invaluable. There’s so much learning that comes out of it. This forces us to integrate our communications to work together and it’s great to build relationships with these agencies. If an actual incident happens, it helps understand all the players, the jurisdictions and the roles of everyone.”

“Please ensure if you witness or fall victim to a bicycle theft, contact police immediately."

Banff RCMP suggests bringing your bikes indoors wherever possible and to use heavy duty bike locks

“This is the largest fine that has been levied to date for the removal of fossils from the Burgess Shale, and demonstrates the seriousness of the offence and the importance of this site,” according to a Parks Canada news release on May 12.

“The revenues we’re getting from photo radar are being use to help improved safety in our community and safety on our roads. If we’re able to use funds from photo radar to decrease the need for photo radar that’s a win in the future.”