Banff

BOW VALLEY – Cannabis legalization is a mere two weeks away and, as municipal governments grapple with the change, local school boards are also considering changes to their procedures.

BANFF – Parks Canada CEO Daniel Watson is moving on as part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s shuffle in the senior ranks of the civil service.

BANFF – The last of three bed and bed breakfast homes shut down earlier this year has been given a new permit to re-open.

BANFF – A municipal fund used to help preserve Banff’s heritage buildings is at a 10-year low.

BANFF – Local politicians are looking at a potential ban on public tobacco smoking in the tourist town. On Monday (Sept.

BANFF – Less than a month from the legalization of pot in Canada, Parks Canada remains hazy on plans for public cannabis use and retail sales in Banff National Park.

BANFF – Banff is considering lowering the townwide speed limit to 30 kilometres per hour. The proposal, to be debated by council at its next meeting on Oct. 9, would set the vehicle speed limit on all roadways at 30 km/h beginning in spring 2019.

BANFF – For the first time, a non-native beetle has been released in Banff National Park to control an invasive weed that’s choking out native plants.

BANFF – A longtime Parks Canada volunteer was fined $750 in court last week after pleading guilty to entering a closed area.

BANFF – Creation of a registry to help recover stolen bikes is under consideration in Banff. On Monday (Sept.