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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.

After Cochrane RCMP arrived on scene Friday (Jan. 3), the 19-year-old driver of the vehicle returned to the scene and approached police

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

“Unfortunately, the high volume of traffic created an unsafe environment where a number of vehicles were parked illegally or blocking a lane."

“But it must be pointed out that ours is not just a story of alarm. Following water takes one back and forth in time, linking us to what Earth was like in the past, what our reality is now and how our understanding of water will shape our future. It is my hope that readers will gain a fuller appreciation of the beauty of the Earth system and a greater understanding of how water and climate are inter-connected, and how that interconnection affects the lives of all.”

Banff council won't give extra funding to allow bylaw officers to work for hours per week, saying the department would have to find it within the existing budget or increase revenues from fines

“Most of our songs, a good majority of them, are about living here and the experiences that we’ve had and the friends that we’ve had. It’s what we know so it’s what we write.”

Head injuries and health scares suppressed the race careers of two Canmore-based biathletes over the past few seasons, but ailments or not, the resilient pair have fought back to reach an elite level

After finishing first in the bouldering provincials, Alexa Vanier has her sights set on the Western Canada regionals

“I want to make sure that when I go out with people I can be safe with them ... Who doesn’t want to be out in these beautiful mountains all year round.”