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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.
Research and education priorities for juvenile diabetes foundation

Research and education priorities for juvenile diabetes foundation

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held an information and screening session in Canmore on Saturday (Aug. 15) to help raise awareness about type 1 diabetes.
Candidate ready to help benefit CRPS students now and beyond

Candidate ready to help benefit CRPS students now and beyond

With a school trustee position open in an upcoming byelection, passionate candidates are ready to advocate for the betterment of students in the valley.
Canmore guide marks 30 years of glacier walks

Canmore guide marks 30 years of glacier walks

When he began guiding walking tours on the Athabasca Glacier in 1985, Peter Lemieux thought he was working in one of the coolest places on the planet.
Transit commission seeks input

Transit commission seeks input

Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission is conducting a survey to determine whether the regional Roam bus service between Banff and Canmore needs to run more often. The online survey, available at www.roamtransit.
Historic treaty signing unites First Nations, lands and bison

Historic treaty signing unites First Nations, lands and bison

A historic peace treaty signed in Banff by chiefs from northern U.S. tribes and Canadian First Nations marks a new era of unification while honouring the restoration of plains bison (buffalo) to Banff National Park.
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