Banff Alberta

• ‘Slept in my wedding dress’: Couple spends wedding night on mountain after Banff gondola breakdown

  A photographer who was taking wedding pictures at the top of Sulphur Mountain earlier this week says there didn't appear to be a contingency plan when the Banff Gondola broke down.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
  
• Proposed Calgary to Banff passenger train raises concerns with environmental groups

  The company has said it's considering using technology such as lighting or sound to warn animals about approaching trains and reduce wildlife deaths on the tracks.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2022
  
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• 3.9-magnitude Banff earthquake ‘not unusual’ for Rocky Mountain region: seismologist

  The earthquake was recognized at a 3.9 magnitude by Canadian officials. It was initially reported as 4.4 magnitude by the United States Geological Survey.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2021
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• Kelowna woman killed in Wednesday rollover on Trans-Canada Highway near Banff

  The rollover happened in the westbound lanes of Highway 1 near Mt. Norquay Road at around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2021
• Global Business Forum conference in Banff goes ahead with COVID-19 adjustments

  An organizer of the 21st annual Global Business Forum in Banff on Thursday says she's proud of the work her committee has done to present a "hybrid" event this year where half of the attendees will be in the room and the rest taking part online.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020
• Construction underway on YWCA affordable housing project in Banff

  The three-storey YWCA Banff Courtyard will offer 33 affordable rental units for Banff-area residents.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2020
• Banff ‘ready to welcome visitors back’ as Alberta eases COVID-19 restrictions

  The mayor of Banff says the idyllic mountain town is once again welcoming tourists two months after declaring a state of local emergency amid the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  May 26, 2020
• Banff declares a state of emergency amid coronavirus pandemic

  Effective immediately, all gatherings are limited to less than 50 people, including employees and customers.

  Mar 17, 2020
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• Snowfall warnings issued for Banff National Park, parts of central Alberta

  "Higher terrain near Lake Louise and on Highway 93 will see an additional 10 to 15 centimetres before Saturday morning," Environment Canada said Friday.

  Weather

  Sep 21, 2018
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• Enforcing short-term rental bans is time consuming for Alberta resort communities

  Banff and Canmore are finding ways to tackle illegal AirBNB rentals in their communities.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 16, 2017