The petition to overturn Banff town council's decision in January was declared valid after a small review team was struck when the petition was received on March 1.
A large fire guard is being cleared along the boundary between Yoho and Banff National Park s. As Jayme Doll reports, Parks Canada is hoping it will act as a buffer in the event of a wildfire. – Feb 1, 2024Avenue into a pedestrian zone from May long weekend until Thanksgiving long weekend every year was overturned by a petition.
According to a news release on Monday, the petition to overturn Banff town council’s decision in January was declared valid after a small review team was struck when the petition was received on March 1. Town staff will prepare a bylaw to rescind the pedestrian zone decision for council consideration at its May 13 meeting. Within 30 days of the first reading of the bylaw, Banff town council must decide if they want to pass the bylaw or put the decision to a vote of the electorate within 90 days of the bylaw’s first reading. Council could also decide to pass all three readings on May 13.
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