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Skate at own risk: Parks Canada gives chilly reminder on ice safety

Skate at own risk: Parks Canada gives chilly reminder on ice safety

Parks Canada visitor safety staff are warning skaters and those planning to recreate on frozen – or seemingly frozen – waterbodies in Banff National Park to be ice-wise ahead of the long weekend.
Roam transit looks for overloaded bus solutions

Roam transit looks for overloaded bus solutions

“The message has got across that transit is the way to move around and we’re really happy about that. … We’re excited by the growth and we’re just looking at continually looking ways to improve and make it a better experience,”
Power outage planned for Lake Louise Wednesday to deal with dangerous tree

Power outage planned for Lake Louise Wednesday to deal with dangerous tree

A tree posing a danger to a transmission line in Banff National Park is forcing a planned power outage for Wednesday morning (Nov. 8). The outage is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m.
Additional sidewalk snow clearing in Banff may be 'slippery slope'

Additional sidewalk snow clearing in Banff may be 'slippery slope'

“I feel it is a bit of a slippery slope,” said Coun. Barb Pelham.
Knife-wielding Banff partier in police custody

Knife-wielding Banff partier in police custody

“The neighbours chose to shelter in place, and because the officers could position themselves between the suspect and any other people, it was felt unnecessary to have to do an evacuation."
Banff council to consider switching meetings from Monday to Tuesday

Banff council to consider switching meetings from Monday to Tuesday

“I am a creature of habit. I’ve been doing Mondays for 10 years. I don’t know if I can change, but I am open to hearing what others have to say at that point in time.”
New book highlights complex lives of grizzly bears

New book highlights complex lives of grizzly bears

“Bears are living a complex life out there and and we never know what really has been going on in their life."
Canmore canine conservationist sniffs out invasive species

Canmore canine conservationist sniffs out invasive species

“Mussels are a hugely important issue, but they’re kind of not sexy, and the dogs bring the wow factor.”
Banff volleyball star sets aim on Paris 2024 roster spot

Banff volleyball star sets aim on Paris 2024 roster spot

“I’m grinding to be a part of the team to hopefully help Canada get a medal, and then, I’m also grinding to be a part of that 12-man roster, in general.”
Banff-raised filmmakers dive into minds of influencers

Banff-raised filmmakers dive into minds of influencers

“I just have a lot of empathy now understanding a bit more of how much it's really just people that want to create content, they want to be entertainers, and how much this machine, social media, encourages behavior that is self destructive or destructive to those around them,” said Tyler Funk.
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