Banff

BANFF – For those wondering about whether the crime situation in Banff is improving or getting worse a new addition to the Town’s website will help clarify the issue.

BANFF – A sick domestic bison used to train horses and riders as part of a $6.4 million bison reintroduction program in Banff National Park has been put down.

BANFF – A new bus route in town means developers of apartment housing in the area don’t have to build as much required parking as in the past.

BANFF – An off-leash dog chased a grizzly bear along a busy residential street into nearby woods in the tourist town before the bear turned on the dog and its owner.

BANFF – A typically wary wolf searching for food boldly ventured into a busy campground where she walked within a metre of two people sleeping under the stars. The incident at Castle Mountain Campground on Aug.

BANFF – The Town of Banff is borrowing $754,000 to buy equipment to extend its contract with Parks Canada to collect garbage and recycling in Lake Louise.

BANFF – While the thought of going back to school can conjure up a range of emotions for students, for those in the NOW, preparing to head back is a big deal.

BANFF – Bow Valley Addiction and Mental Health is calling on the Town of Canmore to follow Banff’s lead and ban public smoking and vaping of cannabis once recreational pot becomes legal in Canada Oct. 17.

BANFF – Banff has created a new policy to direct development on the type and quality of material used for construction site hoarding, but stopped short of requiring public art to be included.

BANFF – Those waiting to get their hands dirty gardening in Banff’s mountain soil received good news at council with the approval of extra funds to build the community’s third greenhouse this fall.