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Climber falls on little sister

Climber falls on little sister

Two rock climbers were airlifted to safety Sunday morning (July 23) after injuries to one forced them to stay overnight on a Kananaskis Country mountain ledge.
Bear spray a necessity in valley

Bear spray a necessity in valley

Bear attacks are rare, but when they happen, bear spray can save lives.
Drowning incidents highlight need for awareness

Drowning incidents highlight need for awareness

There is an unimaginable sense of disbelief that can overcome you as you watch a person swimming begin to struggle in the water.
Campers charged after lighting fires

Campers charged after lighting fires

As crews continue to battle the out-of-control Verdant Creek wildfire in Kootenay National Park, several campers have been charged for lighting illegal campfires during a critical fire ban.
Verdant Creek fire 4,100 hectares - Parks Canada

Verdant Creek fire 4,100 hectares - Parks Canada

The Verdant Creek wildfire has reached 4,100 hectares in size inside Kootenay National Park, while Parks Canada and B.C. Wildfire crews continue work to battle the blaze on two fronts. The B.C.
Lake Louise gas station, owner, manager found guilty of improper waste disposal

Lake Louise gas station, owner, manager found guilty of improper waste disposal

When it comes to keeping our national parks clean, a provincial court judge has determined that the responsibility belongs to everyone – a ruling that could prove costly for a Lake Louise business owner and his assistant manager.
Award honours the best of Banff’s volunteers

Award honours the best of Banff’s volunteers

Banff’s exceptional spirit of volunteerism was honoured on Canada’s 150th birthday when four locals were announced as the recipients of the 2017 Senator’s Contribution Award. The brainchild of Sen.
Verdant Creek fire continues to burn wild

Verdant Creek fire continues to burn wild

Fire crews continue to battle an out-of-control wildfire in Kootenay National Park, working hard to keep the fire out of the Bow Valley and to protect backcountry businesses and public facilities.
Northview housingproject moving forward in phases

Northview housingproject moving forward in phases

A project to provide purpose built rental accommodations and employee housing in Canmore is moving forward with approval of one of two development permits it needs to get into the ground.
Bear 148 makes brief return to Canmore, back to BNP

Bear 148 makes brief return to Canmore, back to BNP

Grizzly bear 148 was back in Canmore briefly Tuesday, exploring this part of her home, but went back into Banff National Park on her own accord.
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