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 Griffins games were an 'eye-opening' experience
It's not often you come away from a two-game loss feeling good about yourselves. But that was the mood in the Banff Hockey Academy Bears girls' dressing room following their exhibition games with the Grant MacEwan University Griffins.[...]
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 Teams spelling their way to victory
Try this. Name the country of this national anthem. It has been translated to English. "Oh ____________, land of our ancestors. Your brow is wreathed with glorious florets." Quickly, you only have 30 seconds.[...]
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 The power of the camera
When 16-year-old Ellie Wakabayashi captured the photo on the right, she was following one of photography's golden rules; being in the right place at the right time.[...]
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 The return of Hot Mama Vibes
Ash Grunwald might just be growing up. The Aussie blues rocker known for his off the cuff style and fly by the seat of your pants live shows has taken a step that, for him, is pretty unusual. He's started making set lists.[...]
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 A history of carnivals
There was a time in Banff's history during the annual winter carnival when people were able to toboggan down Caribou Street, starting well up Tunnel Mountain.[...]
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 Drugs, gun found after traffic stop
Drugs and a gun were seized by police after they stopped a speeding car on the Trans-Canada Highway. A Bow Valley Integrated Traffic Unit officer pulled over a car on Saturday, Jan. 28 around 3 p.m. that was going 134km/h in a 90km/h zone.[...]
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 EDITORIAL: The return of the plains bison to Banff
The dream of returning plains bison to Banff National Park is so much closer today than it was a year ago when the community gathered at the Whyte Museum to hear a talk on how the community of Jackson Hole shares the landscape with bison.[...]
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 Drugs found in hotel room
Two men were busted for drug possession after a traffic stop in Banff. On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 11:15 p.m., police stopped a car and found the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.[...]
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 A life too short
A young boy whose story touched the hearts of many Bow Valley residents will be remembered with a walk to the Bow River to pick up 'Pooh Sticks' on Friday. The simple game was one of Ryan Carrington's favourite.[...]
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 Casey named PC candidate
Ron Casey isn't ready to hang up his mayor's hat just yet. The man who holds Canmore's top municipal position was back in familiar surroundings on Tuesday, Jan. 31, leading an all-day municipal planning session.[...]
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 Bison coming back to Banff
The first steps to bring plains bison back to Banff National Park have begun, with Environment Minister Peter Kent on Friday, Jan. 27 announcing a consultation process will begin this month as the first step in returning the animal to the mountains.[...]
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 Widmers on the winning path
It's been an exciting and coincidental couple of weekends for Phil and Heidi Widmer. Last weekend, both brother and sister captured silver at the Haywood NorAm 2012 Western Canadian Championships in Canmore.[...]
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 Church looking at heritage designation
St. George's-in-the-Pines is looking to achieve Municipal Heritage Designation to help the church access funds to help restore some of its aging infrastructure. Volunteer Katherine Topolniski helped present to the Banff Heritage Corporation on Thursday, Jan.[...]
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 Hospital gala this Saturday
Some call it the best party of the year, and with Elvis, Janis Joplin and Lady Gaga set to make an appearance, you know you're in for an interesting night. It's the annual Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Gala Saturday, Jan.[...]
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 COLUMN: Back in action
Hello Banff, it is nice I'm finally going to meet you. I know first impressions are important, but it really has been a long time in making the introduction and you never really know how to get it just right.[...]
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 PC candidates make impression
The five men vying to represent the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta in the Banff-Cochrane riding gathered together in the same room for the first time on Jan. 22 at Rafter Six Ranch.[...]
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 EDITORIAL: Too much regulation, or something we need?
If you happen to be a member of the town's bylaw department or a town councillor or mayor (or for that matter, a newspaper editor) you'll likely find yourself bombarded every winter with the same kind of letter or get stopped on the street to have the same kind of conversation.[...]
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 Council wants doors shut
Town council is going after businesses that contribute to energy losses by keeping their doors open in the winter.[...]
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 Bridge met with controversy
The town's new pedestrian bridge took another step forward on Monday despite opposition from neighbours who are worried about noise, safety and increased vandalism to the area. Residents on the corner of Buffalo and Muskrat Streets spoke to council Monday, Jan.[...]
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 Black Aces have eyes on the prize
The Black Aces are the Second Chances Squad. At least, that's why goalie/manager Randy Courts calls them. He pulled the Black Aces name from the reality TV series Making the Cut, which gave hockey players their second chance at making the pros.[...]
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 PEKA scores another win
It wasn't just another night on the hardcourt at the Bow Valley Basketball League's Sunday night game. The Drake Inn Sherpas had the PEKA Warriors close in the third quarter. At 45-41, it looked like the perennial champions could be beaten.[...]
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 Tips and advice for a new year
A new year makes us conscious of time. How do we want to live, and for how long? Here are three books about longevity with advice about how to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life. They are all available at the library.[...]
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