Bridge met with controversy    
Posted 3 days ago
The town’s new pedestrian bridge took another step forward on Monday despite opposition from neighbours who are worried about noise, safety and increased vandalism to the area. Residents on the corner of Buffalo and Muskrat Streets spoke to council Monday, Jan.

Council wants doors shut   
Posted 3 days ago
Town council is going after businesses that contribute to energy losses by keeping their doors open in the winter.

PC candidates make impression   
Posted 3 days ago
The five men vying to represent the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta in the Banff-Cochrane riding gathered together in the same room for the first time on Jan. 22 at Rafter Six Ranch.

EDITORIAL: Too much regulation, or something we need?   
Posted 3 days ago
If you happen to be a member of the town’s bylaw department or a town councillor or mayor (or for that matter, a newspaper editor) you’ll likely find yourself bombarded every winter with the same kind of letter or get stopped on the street to have the same kind of conversation.

COLUMN: Back in action   
Posted 3 days ago
Hello Banff, it is nice I’m finally going to meet you. I know first impressions are important, but it really has been a long time in making the introduction and you never really know how to get it just right.

Church looking at heritage designation   
Posted 3 days ago
St. George’s-in-the-Pines is looking to achieve Municipal Heritage Designation to help the church access funds to help restore some of its aging infrastructure. Volunteer Katherine Topolniski helped present to the Banff Heritage Corporation on Thursday, Jan.

Hospital gala this Saturday    
Posted 3 days ago
Some call it the best party of the year, and with Elvis, Janis Joplin and Lady Gaga set to make an appearance, you know you’re in for an interesting night. It’s the annual Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Gala Saturday, Jan.

New challenge for BHA girls    
Posted 3 days ago
If there’s one thing Banff Hockey Academy players don’t fear, it’s a challenge.

Widmers on the winning path   
Posted 3 days ago
It’s been an exciting and coincidental couple of weekends for Phil and Heidi Widmer. Last weekend, both brother and sister captured silver at the Haywood NorAm 2012 Western Canadian Championships in Canmore.