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Camper fined for lack of permits

Camper fined for lack of permits

An ice climber fined for not having a camping permit in Banff National Park twice over the past several months says the reservation system Parks Canada uses isn’t flexible enough for his needs.
Funds announced for second phase of Banff’s new school

Funds announced for second phase of Banff’s new school

The new Banff Elementary School’s (BES) second phase was officially announced for funding in provincial Budget 2017.
Bears emerging from dens

Bears emerging from dens

The Boss is back. Bear 122, the dominant male grizzly of the area, was spotted along Bow Valley Parkway near Castle Mountain on Wednesday (March 22) – the first confirmed grizzly bear sighting of the year in Banff National Park.
Major changes recommended for Canmore Fire-Rescue

Major changes recommended for Canmore Fire-Rescue

How Canmore’s municipal fire department is staffed and organized, as well as its priorities, could see changes after town council accepted a new 10-year fire-management plan earlier this month.
Canmore council wants Bow Valley voices heard in Olympic bid process

Canmore council wants Bow Valley voices heard in Olympic bid process

The possibility of a 2026 Winter Olympics bid by the City of Calgary, that clearly would involve the community of Canmore as a major Nordic sport venue, is a hot topic of conversation locally, but the question still remains as to whether or not it ma
Hats Off

Hats Off

Andre Quenneville, centre, competes against Riley Harvie in the Back on Track Cowboy Ski at Mount Norquay in Banff on Saturday (March 18). Quenneville outraced Harvie, but lost his hat on the track.
Bodies of avalanche victims north of Lake Louise recovered

Bodies of avalanche victims north of Lake Louise recovered

Heading into the weekend, public safety officials are warning of extreme backcountry avalanche hazards and the bodies of two American tourists killed by an avalanche last weekend while snowshoeing north of Lake Louise were recovered.
Banff New Years Eve boost in works

Banff New Years Eve boost in works

The Town of Banff’s downtown family-friendly New Year’s Eve event was such a success this past year that council has committed $45,000 a year for the next three years for an enhanced celebration.
Ecological integrity highest priority for Parks - Minister McKenna

Ecological integrity highest priority for Parks - Minister McKenna

Canada’s Environment Minister Catherine McKenna was in Banff last week to address a national parks conference and made it clear she sees ecological integrity as being the top priority for management of protected places in this country.
Ski Fit North reveals trail for indigenous health and fitness

Ski Fit North reveals trail for indigenous health and fitness

Five busloads of 10 and 11-year-old Indigenous cross-country skiers pour into the Canmore Nordic Centre stadium and begin to climb the steep slopes above.
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