Lake Louise

COMMENTARY: When we understand housing as a human right, we acknowledge that decent, affordable housing is the responsibility of all levels of government and civil actors in society. Everyone deserves to live in dignity and security and have a place to call home.

“We need to get the level of congestion down and we’re hoping that by providing an economic incentive to take the shuttle, fewer people will choose to drive.”

LETTER: Why is Parks Canada catering to an elite group that apparently “needs early starts and late returns to access some of the region’s most popular routes”?

COMMENTARY: Canmore residents and visitors to the Rockies need no introduction to the stunning beauty of the mountains.

An average of 1,200 vehicles per day parked at the Lake Louise lakeshore in 2023, with between 2,000 and 3,000 vehicles per day were turned away because the parking lot was at capacity.

“Where we have important wildlife habitat and where have high levels of human use and recreation, how can we blend the two and do we need to do anything to prove things for wildlife?"

LETTER: Mr. Wood begins by stating personal political beliefs are everyone's right, and indeed they are. However, Mr. Brett Oland wasn't speaking personally, but in his role as CEO of the Bow Valley Credit Union. He used his position to advance a political aim. Not only that, but he used our money to do it.

Parks Canada confirmed Bear 122, aka The Boss, was spotted on Monday (March 18) – the first confirmed sighting in Banff of the year.

“The closures will also provide Parks Canada with the opportunity to conduct further sampling and monitoring actions, which will inform future management actions.”

EDITORIAL: The Bow Valley is in an almost consistent state of struggling for employees.