Banff

Despite weather suggesting the contrary, wildfire season has returned to the province, taking up the better part of the year running from March 1 to Oct. 31. While snow can linger well into May and make periodic appearances any other day of the year, the hot spots for potential fire dangers are around the corner.

“The river has opened up through town now, so that should be about the last of the elk falling through the ice."

"Depending on the how much oxygen is in the pipes there’s potential there to ignite the tank."

“It’s not easy. A lot of things have to come together – even a bit of luck."

PHOTOS: Animals out and about in the valley

PHOTOS: Bozo Cup hits the ski hills

PHOTOS: Ukrainian Easter tradition in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: Norquay Easter egg hunt draws crowds

Parks Canada has a planned prescribed fire in a 4,469-hectare area of the Fairholme benchlands between Johnson Lake and Banff National Park’s east gate this year – a follow-up to a prescribed burn 20 years ago.

“We will love this community and locals forever and come back to serve you again.”