Town of Banff

2010 News Archive

New community measures report charts Banff’s progress
December 15, 2010
Community Measures, is an accounting of community-wide progress made on achieving the vision and goals articulated in the Banff Community Plan, adopted by Council in 2009, in three focus areas of environment, community and economy.

Quality of life in Banff even better, say residents
December 13, 2010
Life in Banff, the town-site within Banff National Park, is getting even better according to the results of a resident satisfaction survey presented by the Town of Banff today.

Ribbon cut on Banff’s newest recreation facility
December 8, 2010
Pucks dropped, brooms crossed and ribbons were cut today to mark the official opening of phase 1 of the new public recreation centre in Banff, Alberta.

Ceremony to mark opening of phase 1 of Banff’s newest recreation facility 
December 2, 2010
A brief ceremony is planned for Wednesday, December 8, 2010, to mark the completion of phase 1 of the new recreation centre in Banff. Mayor Karen Sorensen and Town of Banff Council will welcome Banff Cochrane MLA Janis Tarchuk and local dignitaries.

Town casts a new glow over Banff Avenue
November 1, 2010
The Town of Banff is continuing its testing of energy-saving street light technology, with additional installation of both multi-chip LED and induction on Banff Avenue between Wolf and Elk streets.

Sharrows connect the streets of Banff to the Trans Canada Trail
October 22, 2010
Town staff recently installed shared right-of-way road markings, called sharrows, to help cyclists navigate easily through town between the Banff Legacy Trail and the Spray trailhead, effectively completing the gap in the Trans Canada Trail between its entry and exit points in Banff. The project was fully funded by Trans Canada Trail and the Alberta TrailNet Society.

Town Announces Official Election Results
October 22, 2010
The Town of Banff has announced the official results of the municipal election held Monday, October 18, 2010.  Mayor Karen Sorensen was acclaimed, and six councillors were elected from the nine candidates running. 1619 voters cast their ballots.

Town Opposes the Decision to Close the Banff Court House
August 20, 2010
On August 9, Alberta Justice officially announced the closing of the Banff Court House - The Court House is scheduled to close operations effective December 31, 2010. The decision to close Banff’s only local Court House has been strongly opposed by both Town Council and the Banff RCMP detachment.

Town kicks off Land Use Bylaw Review Phase 2 and seeks input on proposed recommendations
July 12, 2010
The Town of Banff has just kicked off the second phase of its Land Use Bylaw Review – a process that will allow the Town to diversify its tourism offering and respond to the feedback and recommendations of visitors and residents.

Town of Banff releases second edition of Affordability Guide
March 4, 2010
The Town of Banff has just released its second addition of the Affordability Guide. Aimed at anyone who wants to make their money go farther, newcomers, and families, the guide will give you a glimpse at all the ways to save while living in Banff. From resource listings to money saving tips, the guide has a little something for everyone and you can pick one up at Town Hall today.

Banff Housing Corporation seeks input on price model for Peyto Place
March 4, 2010, Banff, AB
The Banff Housing Corporation (BHC) has purchased ten apartment style housing units in Peyto Place (above Nesters) with the intent to provide a more diverse offering of value-priced housing in our community. Prior to introducing these units, the BHC is seeking resident input on a range of options they are considering regarding housing types and long-term housing costs.