Town-wide assessment down 16%   
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The total property assessment value for the Town of Banff has dropped to $1.9 billion — down from $2.3 billion — last year. The most significant decrease is in the commercial sector, where property assessments have gone down 27 per cent — from $1. [more]

Large grain spill attracts wildlife    
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A large amount of grain was spilled Friday by a CPR train around 500 metres east of the Banff train station, worrying conservationists about the safety of wildlife. "The pile has already attracted wildlife to the site," said WildCanada Conservation Alliance's Jim Pissot. [more]

Wild Rose budget reaction   
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Last week's federal budget announcement by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty was not one that held too many surprises. It did contain a large deficit, a minor increase in spending and a proposed plan to balance the books in five years. [more]

MP wants to see leaseholders treated fairly   
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MP Blake Richards wants to ensure leaseholders in the 200 Block of Banff Avenue are being treated fairly by the government. Richards has been part of meetings between leaseholders and Parks Canada over lease issues on the block. [more]

Rocky Mountain riding highlighted   
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Enough input from Albertans wanting to see a Rocky Mountains political riding had the Electoral Boundaries Commission include it in their interim report. [more]

RCMP on seat belt blitz   
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The RCMP will have their eye out for motorists not wearing their seat belts this month. Bow Valley Traffic Services and area detachments will be running a seat belt blitz throughout March to up compliance rates. [more]

Hair affair   
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Three people will be shaving their locks this week for the Canadian Cancer Society. Monique Webber, Pete Coleman and Jules Adeley will be shaving their heads for a cancer benefit Thursday, March 11 at 9 p. [more]

Survey on price restriction   
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The Banff Housing Corporation wants to know what price restricted model should be placed on Peyto Place before the apartment style units go up for sale. The BHC bought 10 units in the complex above Nesters from the Whyte Foundation to sell as affordable housing. [more]

No waiting list for golf club members   
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For the first time in recent memory, there will be no waiting list for new member at the Banff Springs Golf Club. According to club president Jay Simpson about 10 to 15 members are on medical leave and many are expected not to return next season, leaving the door open for new members. [more]

Town wants swing input    
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The town is looking for input on whether it should fence off playgrounds to prevent wildlife from potentially becoming entangled in equipment. [more]

Homegrown artists shine    
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Artists from all walks of life will have their art pieces on display until March 26 at Banff Town Hall for the 10th annual Homegrown Art Show. Young to old, amateur to professional, many of the local artists on display were on hand for the opening reception on Friday night. [more]

Women celebrated in art    
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To celebrate International Women's Day, the Banff Public Library in conjunction with the Banff YWCA held an opening reception Saturday night for their fifth annual Women's Art Show. [more]

William Shatner coming to Banff    
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William Shatner will be in Banff this summer to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Banff World Television Festival being held June 13-16 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. [more]

BVC variety concert returns   
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The Bow Valley Chorus's Karen Minish organizes the annual mini-musical and variety concert that lands at the Cornerstone Theatre in Canmore this week. And though she's likely not the only one, she is looking forward to it. [more]

Eagles win game one   
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The Okotoks Oilers will no longer have home ice advantage in the second round of the playoffs as the Canmore Eagles picked up a 5-4 victory over the Oilers Sunday night in Okotoks. Kory Roy led the team with two goals on route to the victory. [more]

Slopestyle gets slushy    
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Although the warm weather made for slow, slushy conditions the skiers and snowboarders at the Lake Louise Slopestyle went crazy with tricks Saturday at the Lake Louise Ski Area. Over 70 participants took part in the competition from across British Columbia and Alberta. [more]

BCHS lose zones at home    
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The season for the Banff Community High School Grade 9 boys' basketball team came to an end over the weekend as they hosted the 2J zone championships. However, about 10 of the 14 players in the line-up were Grade 8 players and will be eligible to play next year. [more]