Banff

• Banff’s fire department is sharing its wildfire safety prevention preparations

  With dozens of wildfires already burning across Alberta, Banff's Fire Department is educating its residents and visitors on how the town is prepared to respond to emergencies.

  Fire

  Apr 23
  
• Uncertain future for Banff pedestrian zone after vehicle-friendly petition validated

  The decision to turn a section of Banff Avenue into a summer season pedestrian zone will undergo another council vote after a petition opposing the plan was declared valid.

  Canada

  Apr 15
  
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• Skier killed in avalanche northwest of Banff

  A skier is dead after triggering an avalanche on a mountain northwest of Banff, Alta.

  Environment

  Apr 3
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• Elk rescued from icy waters of Bow River in Banff

  On Wednesday, Parks Canada team members were called to the Bow River in Banff, near the pedestrian bridge, after an elk fell into the water.

  Canada

  Mar 28
• Warnings extended as ‘challenging avalanche conditions’ continue west of Calgary

  The “persistent weak layers” remain easy to trigger and authorities warn conditions mean a triggered avalanche could be large enough to injure or even kill a person.

  Canada

  Mar 7
• American teen killed in Banff ski collision

  An American teen was killed in a ski collision at Sunshine Village Ski Resort on Thursday, right before the Family Day long weekend. 

  Canada

  Feb 20
• 6 small, rural Alberta communities sign housing deals with federal government

  The housing minister made the announcement in Banff about the agreements with the mountain town, as well as Sylvan Lake, Bow Island, Westlock, Smoky Lake and Duchess.

  Economy

  Feb 19
• Banff will continue with pedestrian zone, but seeking more detail on patios

  Banff plans to continue its popular downtown pedestrian zone from May long weekend until Thanksgiving long weekend each year.

  Canada

  Jan 17
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• Banff looking at moving town sign for visitor safety

  “I'm hopeful we can find a people centric area like that in town where we don't have to worry about pedestrians and vehicles interacting with one another,” Mayor DiManno said.

  Canada

  Jan 9
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• Muskox wool unites Peruvian knitting family with hunting families from Canada’s arctic

  While it’s common to find garments made from alpaca in Peru, 70 per cent of Qori Exports goods are made out of qiviuk — the wool of the muskox of the high arctic.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023