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EDITORIAL: Devastating wildfire season leaves lasting impacts

EDITORIAL: Devastating wildfire season leaves lasting impacts

The province is in the midst of its annual wildfire season and the Bow Valley is no exception.
STARS transfers injured paraglider from Banff

STARS transfers injured paraglider from Banff

“If you’re coming to the area, please reach out before flying because it’s a sensitive area.”
Bold black bear prompts warning in Banff campground

Bold black bear prompts warning in Banff campground

A bold black bear hanging around the Tunnel Mountain campground and surrounding areas has prompted a warning from Parks Canada.
PHOTOS: Rugby camp teaches skills, game, Maori culture

PHOTOS: Rugby camp teaches skills, game, Maori culture

PHOTOS: Rugby camp teaches skills, game, Maori culture
Disappointment over Lake Louise world cup removal, likely gone beyond 2023

Disappointment over Lake Louise world cup removal, likely gone beyond 2023

“I think it’s really disappointing and it’s sad that the government couldn’t step up to provide this increased funding for Alpine Canada."
Fifty per cent Banff resident rate reduction defeated for pavilion, indoor field house

Fifty per cent Banff resident rate reduction defeated for pavilion, indoor field house

“To change those fees halfway through the year, even with the best of intentions, somebody’s going to deem that unfair,”
Banff fire crews on 24-hour standby as fire hazard hits extreme

Banff fire crews on 24-hour standby as fire hazard hits extreme

“When we’re in extreme, we have fire crews that are on standby 24 hours, including a fire duty officer that's there to respond to any smoke reports that we receive from the public and or staff,” said Jane Park, fire and vegetation specialist for Banff National Park.
Banff's Zero Waste Action Plan updated, initiatives to return at service review

Banff's Zero Waste Action Plan updated, initiatives to return at service review

“I feel a lot of the low-hanging fruit has already been plucked, so we need to continue pushing and the reality is that it’s going to come with some budget requests … but what [staff] can’t do needs to be covered and I think having this conversation at service review when we have the bigger picture in front of us is the most appropriate place to have it.”
Traffic congestion temporarily shuts down Lake Minnewanka Loop

Traffic congestion temporarily shuts down Lake Minnewanka Loop

“We had more than 30,000 vehicles counted at the entrances on Saturday, and anything over 24,000 means we are guaranteed to have traffic delays in town,” said Jason Darrah, the director of marketing and communications for the Town of Banff.
Hells Angels' visit to Banff uneventful

Hells Angels' visit to Banff uneventful

“The objective of the operation was to maintain public safety and public confidence through a visible police presence, pro-active engagement with the Hells Angels members, and enforcement of federal and provincial statutes."
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