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Despite over a decade of lobbying provincial officials and producing report after report to support their position, officials in tourism-based communities like Canmore and Banff still struggle to have their issues understood by the provincial governm

Johnson Lake is again closed so Parks Canada can continue killing off fish to get rid of whirling disease.

After 10 years, Banff town councillor Stavros Karlos is quitting politics – for now.

Banff conservationist and wildlife advocate Harvey Locke is among the nominees being considered for the world’s leading animal conservation award.

After six years on town council, Sean Krausert feels he has a lot to be proud of.

There was diversity of opinions expressed Tuesday night (Sept. 12) by residents of Canmore on proposed changes to the community’s land use bylaw intended to make it easier for secondary suites to be developed in the community.

The Town of Canmore is proceeding towards tougher enforcement options with homeowners in the community who have decided to rent their residential properties illegally online to visitors.

It looked like a scene from a movie car chase when an estimated 20 to 30 high-end sports cars took to the Trans-Canada Highway – but Vin Diesel was nowhere to be found. At about 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, (Sept.

As deadly white-nose syndrome continues to kill off bats in North America, Parks Canada is getting prepared for the inevitable westward spread of the deadly disease.

Banff’s municipal election is shaping up to have a large slate of candidates seeking a seat on council. With nomination day still several days away on Monday, (Sep. 18), 11 people have submitted their notices of intent to run for council on Oct. 16.