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The gap comes down to how each town structures business licence fees, with about 98% of Banff’s going to tourism marketing through Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Fires were small and quickly contained, but Parks Canada says most were preventable as 2026 season approaches
Snowmelt Risk Is Building
Flames and smoke will be visible around the clock starting April 1 as crews burn debris from a major fire guard project
Industry support comes with warnings about uncertainty, potential slowdowns, and growing community tension
A 71% spike in Canmore-Banff transit ridership wasn’t enough to offset 23,900 vehicles flooding into town
The Boss Is Awake (Footage)
The town-run program offers legal overnight parking for local workers who can’t find housing, with 68 people participating last season
July prices climbed to $729 as demand and vehicle traffic both set new highs
More than 150 children remain on waitlists as families juggle work and care
Survey results show housing and mixed-use options leading over hotel development for high-profile Railway Avenue site
Bear Closure Hits Lake Louise
