Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

“I hear from council that we’re supportive of making changes that will make [the bylaw] better for everybody, but I think we just want to make sure we understand why those changes are occurring and make sure we know a little bit more background information.”

“We tell our stories through beadwork, unlike a book … we do it through beadwork or the sewing that we do. We don’t necessarily have a written tradition, so it’s often through art that we tell our stories.”

“I’m looking forward to joining the council team and working with them on the strategic plan already in place.”

Alberta's top court ruled three members from the Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation will need to file a new application if they wish to pursue an independent financial audit of the Nation's elected officials.

The seven-tonne monument was escorted through Banff Thursday (Sept. 7) by local RCMP on the back of a Canadian Army military vehicle and is on its way to the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec, where it will become a centrepiece intended to uplift and honour the spirits of the many Indigenous children abused by the residential school system.

The decision to run for Ward 1 councillor in the MD of Bighorn byelection was an easy one for long-time Exshaw residents Steve Fitzmorris and Robin Bushulak.

The proposed development, known as the Banff Legacy Inn and located at 950 Harvie Heights Road, consists of 12 buildings with amenity spaces for fitness facilities, a covered deck with hot tubs, private showers and retail.  

“Work is during daylight hours, and could include weekends, depending on progress.”

“I want to celebrate the Nakoda artists that we have, see them express their individuality and what makes them make art.”

“We are starting to see some change in colour and with that comes more visitation. Fall is traditionally a busy time for visitation in Kananaskis Country.”