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Cross training is for the average Joe or Jane

Cross training is for the average Joe or Jane

In an intensely active community like the Bow Valley there are a dizzying array of athletic pursuits available. Traditional winter sports like hockey and downhill skiing share the scene with biathlon and ice climbing, among many others.
High levels of contaminants found in spilled railway grain

High levels of contaminants found in spilled railway grain

After finding elevated levels of contaminants in grain along the railway in Banff and Yoho national parks that may be harmful to wildlife eating it, researchers suggest a speedier removal of grain and additional monitoring.
Film aims to assist Sierra Leone clinics

Film aims to assist Sierra Leone clinics

A filmmaker, says Tracy Jacobson, often walks the line demarking “how much is too much?” For Jacobson, that moment happened during a three-week trip to Sierra Leone to make a documentary about the West African country’s high infant mortality rate.
Government funds research at Banff-based institute

Government funds research at Banff-based institute

Science and research in mathematics at the Banff International Research Station received a big boost this week with the announcement of $12.8 million in funding from the federal government, province and U.S. and Mexican governments.
YWCA Banff moving toward creating more women's emergency shelter space

YWCA Banff moving toward creating more women's emergency shelter space

Leaving an abusive intimate relationship is one of the most dangerous things a woman can try to do in her life and often the biggest barrier for her in making a move is finding a place to go.
Study identifies tiny cone-shaped marine creature

Study identifies tiny cone-shaped marine creature

Pity the poor hyolith; for the past 175 years, this tiny cone-shaped marine creature, which lived 530 million years ago, has been lumped together with molluscs, the same group of creatures that includes squid, octopi, clams and scallops.
The Gathering summit good for Banff business

The Gathering summit good for Banff business

Masters of cult branding return to Banff next week. The Gathering is bringing a fourth year of marquee names, networking and marketing insight to its annual summit, Feb. 22-24 at the Fairmont Banff Springs, and a music festival downtown, Feb. 23-24.
Canmore man warns of CRA scam

Canmore man warns of CRA scam

While telephone and email scams related to the Canada Revenue Agency have been making the rounds for some time, a Canmore man was targeted, Monday (Feb. 13). B.
Development versus population discussion important

Development versus population discussion important

Despite a federal census stating Banff’s population remains under the 8,000 limit, Arctos & Bird’s Peter Poole will press on with his appeal of a Homestead Inn redevelopment approval.
Experts call for global remote camera net

Experts call for global remote camera net

Several researchers and ecologists, including from Banff National Park, are calling for a linked global network of remote cameras to monitor wildlife and habitat biodiversity in an ever-changing world.
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