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Euthanized elk diagnosed with disease rarely documented in wild animals

Euthanized elk diagnosed with disease rarely documented in wild animals

“The clostridium isn’t something that we flag for further investigation.”
EDITORIAL: Downloading on municipalities growing concern

EDITORIAL: Downloading on municipalities growing concern

EDITORIAL: Provincial governments across Canada have been steadily offloading costs to local governments in an effort to make their own annual budgets and deficits more amiable to citizens. However, it comes at a cost as the bills for services still need to be paid by someone.
NDP vow to remove K-Country pass, replace with voluntary donations

NDP vow to remove K-Country pass, replace with voluntary donations

“We like the idea because it doesn’t prevent people from enjoying parks if they don’t have the ability to pay,” he said. “If they do have the ability to pay, we will be creating an option for them to support the parks voluntarily.”
RCMP, CBSA investigating contract foreign workers employment status at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

RCMP, CBSA investigating contract foreign workers employment status at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

A Canada Border Services Agency and RCMP investigation at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise will see 31 contract foreign workers employed through a staffing agency required to leave Canada.
Local punk rockers opening for Trashed Ambulance in Banff

Local punk rockers opening for Trashed Ambulance in Banff

“The freight train keeps on running and we’re already working on other stuff since we’ve been in the studio. We definitely want to put it all out in one big splat.”
CRPS looking to expand course offerings at local high schools

CRPS looking to expand course offerings at local high schools

“The idea is to try and build a more cross-curricular approach. You are bringing these different fields together to have a practical approach. When you start in some of your core courses like chemistry, biology or physics, that is when you tie in some of the environmental stewardship, which is your STEM component.”
Proposed Banff, Calgary rail line continues back and forth with province

Proposed Banff, Calgary rail line continues back and forth with province

“This is a big mass transit public infrastructure project. … This is multiple levels of government, multiple stakeholders, multiple interests and politics all converging trying to get passenger rail service from the airport in Calgary to the National Park. There's some back and forth. That is part of that process.”
Appeal on Harvie Heights development delayed

Appeal on Harvie Heights development delayed

“The Harvie Heights Community Association and residents are extremely concerned about the potential loss of our water wells due to the planned excavation of the escarpment. All Harvie Heights residents rely upon their water wells for all water needs. The consequences of a breach of the aquifer are very high. It would be catastrophic and life changing for the community, for the MD and for the developer.”
Tragic incidents see four killed in outdoor activities

Tragic incidents see four killed in outdoor activities

The last missing person from a boat that capsized Sunday near Spray Lakes campground was found deceased Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin officially removed

Abbot Pass Refuge Cabin officially removed

“It is heartbreaking. It is one of the best-known huts in Canada, you can even argue North America. It has been associated with the Alpine Club of Canada for many years. For everyone in the club, guests who have stayed there, staff and a vast number of volunteers, it is something that everyone has a difficult time with.”
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