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Stoney Nakoda community mourns loss of mother, sister, aunt, friend

Stoney Nakoda community mourns loss of mother, sister, aunt, friend

"She was very outgoing and friendly – she had lots of friends and as I mentioned, she made an impact on anyone she met and she was also known for her humour. She always liked to make people laugh with her crazy jokes."
Parks Canada introduces bus reservation system for Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Parks Canada introduces bus reservation system for Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

“After a decade spent madly promoting ever increasing park visitation without regard to the social and ecological consequences, everyone is looking for a visitor gridlock solution,” said Reg Bunyan of Bow Valley Naturalists
John Morris, Rachel Homan avoid 'disaster' in Qualico Mixed Doubles finals

John Morris, Rachel Homan avoid 'disaster' in Qualico Mixed Doubles finals

Canadian curlers John Morris and Rachel Homan avoided "disaster" in the back-and-forth finals at the local Qualico Mixed Doubles Classic this weekend at the Banff Fenlands recreation centre
Canmore coffee shop offers free coffee to person who broke their lock

Canmore coffee shop offers free coffee to person who broke their lock

"Sorry, we are not open 24 hours ... We are sure you wanted to have our tasty coffee even through all risks."
End of era with sale of Shadow Lake Lodge

End of era with sale of Shadow Lake Lodge

“My father grew up guiding people throughout Banff National Park, but this valley and the original lodge were distinctive and very special to him. We have always endeavoured to maintain that unique character and legacy as the lodge evolved," said Alison Brewster of her father Bud Brewster.
Banff fire specialist helping Australia with bushfire crisis

Banff fire specialist helping Australia with bushfire crisis

Parks Canada fire specialist Jane Park has many years experience working in fire management, including as an incident commander during the 2017 Verdant Creek wildfire in Kootenay National Park, which had communities in the Bow Valley on alert and forced the evacuation of Sunshine Village.
Banff, Canmore research shared emergency management plan position

Banff, Canmore research shared emergency management plan position

The Towns of Banff and Canmore have applied for a provincial grant to hire a shared position to help develop a regional emergency management plan
Two Banff icons take spotlight in new books

Two Banff icons take spotlight in new books

BANFF – Two of the newest books from Banff-based Summerthought Publishing have a lot in common; first published in the early 1970s – both books are about Bow Valley icons written by Bow Valley authors.
Stoney Nakoda woman killed in hit-and-run, suspect charged

Stoney Nakoda woman killed in hit-and-run, suspect charged

After Cochrane RCMP arrived on scene Friday (Jan. 3), the 19-year-old driver of the vehicle returned to the scene and approached police
UPDATE: Suspects wanted on warrants arrested, stolen vehicle still missing

UPDATE: Suspects wanted on warrants arrested, stolen vehicle still missing

While the RCMP Major Crimes Unit has decided to not publicly identify the homicide victim, it is still looking for his missing vehicle – a bronze 2013 Kia Optima with the Alberta licence plate E22 149
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