Cathy Ellis

Developer seeks to convert office space to hotel on Bear Street

A criticism of the Banff Housing Corporation's book-ending practice is it potentially increases the likelihood of a home selling for above market value.

Town of Banff officials say housing availability, affordability and sustainability are among the most pressing issues facing Banff, and as these pressures continue, there is a strong rationale for increasing elected representation on the board.

A public hearing has been set for Tuesday, July 14, on a series of bylaw proposals aimed at saving heritage homes

Town administration is also proposing to use a different inflation factor for wages compared to other operational expenses, which would bring the inflationary wage increase to 2.7 per cent in 2027.

“We’re fighting for a minimum day rate, better benefits and higher wages.”

“For families, this creates a difficult choice. Many simply cannot afford to pay more than four times the cost of childcare available at other licensed centres,” said Lindsay Jentzel, executive director of the Day Care Society of Banff.

The use of fireworks in Banff National Park, including within the Banff townsite, is not permitted under the Canada National Parks Act general regulations.

After the Jasper wildfire in the summer of 2024, a small group of retired wildfire experts began exploring ways to lower the risk of a major wildfire in and around Banff.

Parks Canada officials say the Bow Glacier Falls trail has reopened following a detailed geotechnical assessment and the installation of new warning signs.