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Snow, then smoke fill Bow Valley skies

Snow, then smoke fill Bow Valley skies

The Bow Valley experienced snow and smoke within days – and thick smoke coming from wildfires in the United States is expected to stick around into the weekend. Snow fell in the mountains on Friday (Aug.
Greenway trial starting on Banff Avenue

Greenway trial starting on Banff Avenue

The Town of Banff is initiating the trial of a two-way cycling greenway along Banff Avenue. The greenway is a dedicated laneway for cyclists and skateboarders, to be delineated by lines and poles, northbound along a 1.
Weather statement issued in valley due to smoky air

Weather statement issued in valley due to smoky air

Alberta Health Services and Environment Canada have issued warnings for residents of the Bow Valley due to smoky air conditions that are the result of wild fires burning in the Northwest United States.
One dead after grim head-on collision east of Canmore

One dead after grim head-on collision east of Canmore

An 86-year-old Calgary woman was killed in a horrific crash between mini van and semi-truck on Highway 1 on Monday (Aug. 24) near Morley.
Tire thieves target Canmore dealership

Tire thieves target Canmore dealership

Canmore RCMP is investigating after thieves targeted a Canmore car dealership overnight Wednesday (Aug. 19) taking tires from five vehicles and smashing windows. Sgt.
Elderly U.S. hiker dies in K-Country

Elderly U.S. hiker dies in K-Country

The body of an elderly U.S. man was found Sunday (Aug. 17) on a challenging Kananaskis hiking trail near Mt. Allen.
Sawmill lobbies for logging trucks on residential roads

Sawmill lobbies for logging trucks on residential roads

It’s been a bumpy road thus far for a disputed road use application looking for a green light on log-hauling truck usage in the MD of Bighorn. During a delegation at the MD’s regular meeting on Aug.
University students study Bighorn's 2013 flood 'chaos'

University students study Bighorn's 2013 flood 'chaos'

Two years after devastating 2013 floods in southern Alberta, university students are analyzing the hectic event through the eyes of the MD of Bighorn.
'Opportunistic' kill for wolves on Banff street

'Opportunistic' kill for wolves on Banff street

It doesn’t happen often, but a wolf expert isn’t surprised two bold wolves hunted and killed a deer in a Banff neighbourhood. Cougar Street residents saw the harsh, yet beautiful display of Mother Nature during an Aug. 11 evening.
Rainbow crosswalk coming to Banff Pride

Rainbow crosswalk coming to Banff Pride

A request to paint a sidewalk on Banff Avenue with a rainbow to celebrate the community’s Pride event was successful at council this week. Council voted on Monday (Aug.
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