The online archives of Banff, Alberta, Canada
News for April
2006
April 30
Banff Centre's new season more diverse
(
Calgary Herald
)
April 28
Banff taxpayers on the hook for “free” parking
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 28
Myron defends media restrictions on return of soldier’s remains
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 28
Banff Community Plan seeks more public input
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 28
Middle Springs Land rezoned to duplex only
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 28
Judge reprimands man in Banff court
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 28
Parks Canada OK’s Banff pro golf event
(
Calgary Herald
)
April 28
Survivor recalls deadly climb on Deltaform
(
Canada.com
)
April 28
One dead, one injured in Deltaform avalanche
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 28
Num-Ti-Ja servers fundraising for AIDS in Africa
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 28
Tiny Ski Runners club posts remarkable results
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 25
Climber survives 950-metre slide on Deltaform
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 25
Apartment blaze sends man to hospital
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 25
Ender Bender snowboard competition Sunday at Louise
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 25
Orphaned grizzly cub still awaiting permanent home
(
CFCN
)
April 24
Climber dies on Mount Deltaform
(
Calgary Herald
)
April 24
Climber dies in Kootenay Park
(
Calgary Sun
)
April 24
Spring ski party this weekend at Lake Louise
(
Travel Video Television
)
April 22
No action 19 months after worker killed on the job at Sunshine
(
Globe and Mail
)
April 21
70 km/h zone takes effect at Lake Louise on May 1
(
Parks Canada
)
April 21
Cool runnings [Sunshine’s data network]
(
Globe and Mail
)
April 20
Parks using plastic bags for backcountry etiquette campaign
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 20
Parks unveils spring burn program
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 20
Town environment manager quits
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 20
Rules bar BCHS student from sports team
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 20
Skins golf game decision nears
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 20
Program leads novice hikers step by step
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 20
Banff author in elite company in
Dropped Threads
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
April 19
Province to provide $850,000 to support Abbeyfield House
(
Government of Alberta
)
April 18
Shareholders approve Saudi prince’s bid for Fairmont hotels
(
Turkish Press
)
April 18
Spray River Valley closed for wildlife protection
(
Parks Canada
)
April 13
Banff hotel guests hit by new tax
(
Calgary Sun
)
April 12
Hans Gmoser honoured in Washington
(
Canmore Leader
)
April 12
Lake Minnewanka-Sheep Point access closed
(
Parks Canada
)
April 12
Ernie Kroeger exposes beetles’ hidden hieroglyphics
(
Kamloops This Week
)
April 12
Lonely Planet deems Canadian Rockies most spectacular natural attraction
(
Stuff
)
April 12
Banff rapist's dangerous offender hearing set for July
(
Calgary Sun
)
April 12
New head pro for Banff Springs golf course
(
Georgetown Independent
)
April 11
Avalanche danger at Lake Agnes and Plain of Six Glaciers
(
Parks Canada
)
April 11
Council delays Housing Co-op loan guarantee decision
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 11
Father’s death a grim reminder of danger of thin ice
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 11
Heroic dad was just “panicking too much”
(
Canada.com
)
April 11
Banff to host Bear Skins appearance
(
Calgary Sun
)
April 9
Citizen rescuers praised for heroic actions
(
CFCN
)
April 9
Dad dies saving his son
(
Calgary Sun
)
April 9
Dad drowns saving his son
(
Calgary Herald
)
April 8
Man dies after falling through ice at Central Park
(
CFCN
)
April 8
Big names to compete in Banff at Telus golf tournament
(
Calgary Sun
)
April 8
Man faces charges over ski-pole attack on wife
(
CBC
)
April 8
Stutz off to World Cup ski circuit after top showing at Nor-Am Cup
(
Canada.com
)
April 8
Mountain-town planners’ summit set for Whistler
(
Whistler Question
)
April 7
Alpine towns dimming the lights
(
Vancouver Courier
)
April 7
Poles used in domestic dispute at Ski Louise
(
Canada.com
)
April 6
The bears are out
(
Digital Banff news service
)
April 6
Top rescue dog calling it a career
(
City TV
)
April 5
Norwegian coach who helped Renner receives five tons of maple syrup
(
CBC
)
April 4
Province to spend along with Banff hotel guests
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 4
Ambulance service alternatives sought
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 4
Stuart McLean to give live show in Banff
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 4
Flutist overcomes personal struggles and finds her sound
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 4
PHATTboys rally for basketball crown
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 4
Racers enjoy festive atmosphere in memory of Bruno Engler
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
April 4
Norquay ski run renamed in tribute to Bosinger
(
Slam Sports (Canoe)
)
