Regional cure for seniors’ transport woes   
Posted 3 days ago
By Hamish MacLean Banff Crag & Canyon The call for volunteers went out last week for volunteers to drive seniors and people with disabilities between communities, or into Calgary, for medical appointments: the regional pilot project spans the MD of Bighorn, Canmore and Banff. [more]

YWCA holds AGM   
Posted 3 days ago
By Corrie DiManno Banff Crag & Canyon Voices were raised last Monday afternoon at the YWCA annual general meeting, but not in the way you might think. [more]

Burgess Shale exhibit is opening in Banff   
Posted 3 days ago
By Corrie DiManno Banff Crag & Canyon The Whyte Museum will host A Fossil Paradise: The Discovery of the Burgess Shale by Charles D. Walcott from July 6 to Sept. 7. “We are celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the discovery of the Burgess Shale done by Charles D. [more]

Birds of Prey visit Banff Elementary   
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By Corrie DiManno Banff Crag & Canyon “I got to touch his wing, I got to touch his wing!” screamed several kids Friday morning at the Banff Elementary School playground. [more]

Albertans remember star who ‘loved Banff’   
Posted 3 days ago
By Lisa Wilton Sun Media Farrah Fawcett, who lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, is remembered fondly by locals who were lucky enough to have met her. Antonietta Terrigno, owner of Osteria de Medici in Kensington, says she was saddened to hear of the actor’s passing. [more]

Edmonton man dies at Kananaskis Relay Race   
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By Derek Van Diest Sun Media Dale Masson will be remembered as a fierce competitor who also knew when to have fun. The former University of Alberta Golden Bears goaltender collapsed and died during the Kananaskis 100 Mile Relay Race on June 20. [more]

BRFC men’s winning streak hits four games   
Posted 3 days ago
By Shawn Slaght shawn@thecrag.ca It wasn’t as easy as their last two games, but the Banff Rugby Football Club men’s team extended their winning streak to four games Saturday at the Banff Recreation Grounds against the Calgary Canucks. [more]

Former Canmore Eagle drafted into NHL   
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By Scott Fisher Sun Media Kris Foucault admits he’ll have trouble sleeping this week. This weekend, after all, is the most important of the Calgary Hitmen star’s life so far. First, he’ll graduate from high school. [more]