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Regional wildfire assessment asked for prior to any development on TSMV lands
Regional wildfire assessment asked for prior to any development on TSMV lands
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By: Greg Colgan
“The Towns of Banff and Canmore have to deal with that they are right next to huge wilderness and park areas that have these fires. … It’s not just all green trees, blue skies and grizzly bears. It has a bit of a downside in that it burns." More >

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Jacob Bernard-Docker makes NHL debut with Ottawa Senators
Jacob Bernard-Docker makes NHL debut with Ottawa Senators
Canmore cyclist Sara Poidevin is switching gears to reach next level
Canmore cyclist Sara Poidevin is switching gears to reach next level
Draft management plan calls for paid parking at Moraine Lake
Draft management plan calls for paid parking at Moraine Lake
Grassroots initiative calls for diversity, inclusion and accessibility in mountains
Grassroots initiative calls for diversity, inclusion and accessibility in mountains
Canmore Art Guild seeks volunteers while gallery closed
Canmore Art Guild seeks volunteers while gallery closed
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Special meeting set to discuss opening Banff ped zone before June
Special meeting set to discuss opening Banff ped zone before June
Garbage left behind at Cascade Ponds has locals calling for increased enforcement
Garbage left behind at Cascade Ponds has locals calling for increased enforcement
UPDATE: Canmore and Banff councils respond to MLA Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restrictions
UPDATE: Canmore and Banff councils respond to MLA Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restrictions

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Banff

Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Special meeting set to discuss opening Banff ped zone before June
Special meeting set to discuss opening Banff ped zone before June
Garbage left behind at Cascade Ponds has locals calling for increased enforcement
Garbage left behind at Cascade Ponds has locals calling for increased enforcement

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Canmore

Regional wildfire assessment asked for prior to any development on TSMV lands
Regional wildfire assessment asked for prior to any development on TSMV lands
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Canmore Art Guild seeks volunteers while gallery closed
Canmore Art Guild seeks volunteers while gallery closed
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions

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Lake Louise

Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Draft management plan calls for paid parking at Moraine Lake
Draft management plan calls for paid parking at Moraine Lake
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction

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MD of Bighorn

Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction
Notley proposes bill to expand coal mining policy and begin public consultation
Notley proposes bill to expand coal mining policy and begin public consultation

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Kananaskis Country

Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction
Notley proposes bill to expand coal mining policy and begin public consultation
Notley proposes bill to expand coal mining policy and begin public consultation

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Stoney Nakoda

Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction
Notley proposes bill to expand coal mining policy and begin public consultation
Notley proposes bill to expand coal mining policy and begin public consultation

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Around the Mountains

Sports

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Jacob Bernard-Docker makes NHL debut with Ottawa Senators
Jacob Bernard-Docker makes NHL debut with Ottawa Senators
Canmore cyclist Sara Poidevin is switching gears to reach next level
Canmore cyclist Sara Poidevin is switching gears to reach next level
Grassroots initiative calls for diversity, inclusion and accessibility in mountains
Grassroots initiative calls for diversity, inclusion and accessibility in mountains
Olympian’s baby with rare cancer in remission
Olympian’s baby with rare cancer in remission

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Sports

Jacob Bernard-Docker makes NHL debut with Ottawa Senators
Jacob Bernard-Docker makes NHL debut with Ottawa Senators
Canmore cyclist Sara Poidevin is switching gears to reach next level
Grassroots initiative calls for diversity, inclusion and accessibility in mountains
Olympian’s baby with rare cancer in remission
Canmore race walker Mathieu Bilodeau speaks out on ‘unfairness’ for Canadians before Summer Games

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Business News

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Bow Valley entrepreneurs undeterred by COVID-19
Bow Valley entrepreneurs undeterred by COVID-19
Main Street businesses adapt during pandemic
Main Street businesses adapt during pandemic
Canmore real estate market booming with COVID-19
Canmore real estate market booming with COVID-19
BEST OF THE BOW: Alanna Pettigrew voted best volunteer in Banff
BEST OF THE BOW: Alanna Pettigrew voted best volunteer in Banff

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Business News

Bow Valley entrepreneurs undeterred by COVID-19
Bow Valley entrepreneurs undeterred by COVID-19
Main Street businesses adapt during pandemic
Canmore real estate market booming with COVID-19
BEST OF THE BOW: Alanna Pettigrew voted best volunteer in Banff
BEST OF THE BOW: Ramen Arashi and Carlito’s tie for Banff’s best takeout

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Education

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Pauw Foundation covers school fees for CRPS students
Pauw Foundation covers school fees for CRPS students
Canadian Rockies Public Schools confirms second COVID-19 positive case
Canadian Rockies Public Schools confirms second COVID-19 positive case
Reserves expected to get CRPS through 2020-21 school year
Reserves expected to get CRPS through 2020-21 school year
Lynx program moves classroom outdoors
Lynx program moves classroom outdoors

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Education

Pauw Foundation covers school fees for CRPS students
Pauw Foundation covers school fees for CRPS students
Canadian Rockies Public Schools confirms second COVID-19 positive case
Reserves expected to get CRPS through 2020-21 school year
Lynx program moves classroom outdoors
CRPS pleads with community after COVID-19 case in Canmore school

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Mountain Guide

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Chic Scott returns with special Fireside Chat at the Whyte
Chic Scott returns with special Fireside Chat at the Whyte
Demand for poster still high after nearly 50 years
Demand for poster still high after nearly 50 years
Community sing-along reminds us it's 'Okay' not to be OK all the time
Community sing-along reminds us it's 'Okay' not to be OK all the time
'Thousand Rescues' a tribute to former safety warden, climber Tim Auger
'Thousand Rescues' a tribute to former safety warden, climber Tim Auger

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Mountain Guide

Chic Scott returns with special Fireside Chat at the Whyte
Chic Scott returns with special Fireside Chat at the Whyte
Demand for poster still high after nearly 50 years
Community sing-along reminds us it's 'Okay' not to be OK all the time
'Thousand Rescues' a tribute to former safety warden, climber Tim Auger
RMO photojournalist wins 2021 Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award

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Opinion

Opinion

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OPINION: Taxes are wise and necessary investments
OPINION: Taxes are wise and necessary investments
EDITORIAL: Eastern Slopes Protection Act worthy of support
EDITORIAL: Eastern Slopes Protection Act worthy of support
Editorial Cartoon, April 15, 2021
Editorial Cartoon, April 15, 2021
OPINION: Gratitude is a good habit
OPINION: Gratitude is a good habit

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Vox Populi

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LETTER: More First Nations consultation is needed for proposed TSMV development
LETTER: More First Nations consultation is needed for proposed TSMV development
LETTER: An open letter to MLA Miranda Rosin from Bear Street Family Physicians
LETTER: An open letter to MLA Miranda Rosin from Bear Street Family Physicians
LETTER: People need to do better voting in ethical and moral representatives for public office
LETTER: People need to do better voting in ethical and moral representatives for public office
LETTER: Be kind to all involved in TSMV discussions
LETTER: Be kind to all involved in TSMV discussions

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Opinion

OPINION: Taxes are wise and necessary investments
OPINION: Taxes are wise and necessary investments
EDITORIAL: Eastern Slopes Protection Act worthy of support
Editorial Cartoon, April 15, 2021
OPINION: Gratitude is a good habit

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Vox Populi

LETTER: More First Nations consultation is needed for proposed TSMV development
LETTER: More First Nations consultation is needed for proposed TSMV development
LETTER: An open letter to MLA Miranda Rosin from Bear Street Family Physicians
LETTER: People need to do better voting in ethical and moral representatives for public office
LETTER: Be kind to all involved in TSMV discussions
LETTER: Kenney needs to stop wasting Alberta taxpayers money

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Beyond Local

Beyond Local

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Opposition parties lay out priorities ahead of Liberal government budget next week
Opposition parties lay out priorities ahead of Liberal government budget next week
Olds pub defies orders, remains open for in-person dining
Olds pub defies orders, remains open for in-person dining
More health measures may be needed: Hinshaw
More health measures may be needed: Hinshaw
Alberta doctors say trust must be rebuilt after proposed new labour deal rejected
Alberta doctors say trust must be rebuilt after proposed new labour deal rejected

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Beyond Local

Opposition parties lay out priorities ahead of Liberal government budget next week
Opposition parties lay out priorities ahead of Liberal government budget next week
Olds pub defies orders, remains open for in-person dining
More health measures may be needed: Hinshaw
Alberta doctors say trust must be rebuilt after proposed new labour deal rejected
'Unhinged conspiracy theorists:' Kenney blasts protesters for threatening top doctor

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Alberta News

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Kerri Einarson, Brendan Bottcher win Grand Slam of Curling openers
Kerri Einarson, Brendan Bottcher win Grand Slam of Curling openers
Kevin Mandolese makes 24 saves, AHL Senators down Heat 4-2
Kevin Mandolese makes 24 saves, AHL Senators down Heat 4-2
Alberta Teachers' Association demands full rewrite of draft K-6 education curriculum
Alberta Teachers' Association demands full rewrite of draft K-6 education curriculum
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns

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Alberta News

Kerri Einarson, Brendan Bottcher win Grand Slam of Curling openers
Kerri Einarson, Brendan Bottcher win Grand Slam of Curling openers
Kevin Mandolese makes 24 saves, AHL Senators down Heat 4-2
Alberta Teachers' Association demands full rewrite of draft K-6 education curriculum
Alberta coal consultation terms of reference rule out land use, water concerns
Lethbridge doctor becomes seventh Alberta health-care worker to die from COVID-19

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Canada and the World

National Sports

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Scoreboard for Thursday April 15, 2021
Scoreboard for Thursday April 15, 2021
Kerri Einarson, Brendan Bottcher win Grand Slam of Curling openers
Kerri Einarson, Brendan Bottcher win Grand Slam of Curling openers
Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
Road Warriors: Ehlers scores two as Jets chase Campbell early, down Maple Leafs
Road Warriors: Ehlers scores two as Jets chase Campbell early, down Maple Leafs

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National Sports

Scoreboard for Thursday April 15, 2021
Scoreboard for Thursday April 15, 2021
Kerri Einarson, Brendan Bottcher win Grand Slam of Curling openers
Shaky Royals bullpen hangs on for 7-5 win over Blue Jays
Road Warriors: Ehlers scores two as Jets chase Campbell early, down Maple Leafs
Kevin Mandolese makes 24 saves, AHL Senators down Heat 4-2

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National Lifestyle

More National Lifestyle >

The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
Singer with disability shines in Ali Stroker's new kids book
Singer with disability shines in Ali Stroker's new kids book
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast
Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast

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National Lifestyle

The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
Singer with disability shines in Ali Stroker's new kids book
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast
Singer-songwriter Rita MacNeil to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

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National Business

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US home construction rebounds in March after frigid February
US home construction rebounds in March after frigid February
S&P/TSX composite edges lower in early trading, U.S. stock markets mixed
S&P/TSX composite edges lower in early trading, U.S. stock markets mixed
AP Interview: Beijing says US 'too negative' toward China
AP Interview: Beijing says US 'too negative' toward China
Vote by Tilray shareholders on Aphria merger deal delayed until April 30
Vote by Tilray shareholders on Aphria merger deal delayed until April 30

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National Business

US home construction rebounds in March after frigid February
US home construction rebounds in March after frigid February
S&P/TSX composite edges lower in early trading, U.S. stock markets mixed
AP Interview: Beijing says US 'too negative' toward China
Vote by Tilray shareholders on Aphria merger deal delayed until April 30
Statistics Canada says wholesale sales fell 0.7 per cent in February

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Canada

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Prince Philip remembered as calm presence during Queen's visits to the North
Prince Philip remembered as calm presence during Queen's visits to the North
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
Wilkinson urges opposition leaders to stop stalling net-zero carbon emissions bill
Wilkinson urges opposition leaders to stop stalling net-zero carbon emissions bill
New restrictions in Ontario?; eight dead in U.S. shooting: In The News for April 16
New restrictions in Ontario?; eight dead in U.S. shooting: In The News for April 16

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Canada

Prince Philip remembered as calm presence during Queen's visits to the North
Prince Philip remembered as calm presence during Queen's visits to the North
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
Wilkinson urges opposition leaders to stop stalling net-zero carbon emissions bill
New restrictions in Ontario?; eight dead in U.S. shooting: In The News for April 16
Who have provinces pegged to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks?

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World News

More World News >

The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
AP Interview: China says US 'too negative' toward China
AP Interview: China says US 'too negative' toward China

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World News

The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say
List of mourners attending the funeral of Prince Philip
Police: 8 dead in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis
AP Interview: China says US 'too negative' toward China
Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

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Writers

Cathy Ellis
Cathy Ellis
Draft management plan calls for paid parking at Moraine Lake
Jordan Small
Jordan Small
Jacob Bernard-Docker makes NHL debut with Ottawa Senators
Tanya Foubert
Tanya Foubert
Canmore council approves additional bylaw peace officer for 2021, votes down motion to reduce RCMP staffing in 2022
Evan Buhler
Evan Buhler
Freedivers battle the elements in winter dive at Lake Minnewanka
Greg Colgan
Greg Colgan
Regional wildfire assessment asked for prior to any development on TSMV lands
Gabe Lunn
Gabe Lunn
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report

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