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Canmore’s elected officials are leading the way into a process to address the issue of human and wildlife conflict in the Bow Valley after an already tumultuous summer with respect to bear activity. And it’s not over yet.

Parks Canada fire fighting crews working the Verdant Creek wildfire since the middle of July can expect to continue to put out hot spots into the near future.

A 54-year-old Quebec woman taking photos at a popular tourist spot near Field, B.C., died after being hit by a vehicle, Sunday afternoon (Aug. 20).

Feeding a grizzly bear French fries in Kootenay National Park has cost an Edmonton man $2,500, signaling the courts are taking the illegal feeding of wildlife seriously. Edmonton resident Valentin Ruse, who pleaded guilty in B.C.

The Verdant Creek wildfire continues to smolder as fire crews work to push "into the black" on Tuesday (Aug. 22).

Rob Crosby, born into one of Banff’s pioneering families, has died at age 95. Born on Nov. 12, 1921 in Banff, Crosby passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, surrounded by family.

A 65-year-old Calgary man is dead after falling while scrambling on steep rocky terrain in an area near Lake Louise in Banff National Park. Hikers discovered the body of the man near Turquoise Lake Monday (Aug.

Incumbent councillor Corrie DiManno and born and raised Banffite Barry Ferguson are the latest residents seeking a seat on Banff council in the October municipal election.

For those thrilled by a scenic tour over the majestic Rocky Mountains, and those who find the noise of helicopter traffic annoying, there is good news from the Stoney Nakoda Nation.

The Cambrian Period is known for its unusual creatures, some of which are beautiful and impossibly delicate; others are robust and well-armoured and a few, such as the newest creature to emerge from the fossil record, are the stuff of nightmares.