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Canmore committed to addressing human use in corridors

Canmore committed to addressing human use in corridors

The Town of Canmore says it is not only committed to addressing the issue of human use in wildlife corridors, it has actually taken a leadership role when it comes to ensuring wildlife connectivity through the Bow Valley.
Icefields bike trail tender withdrawn

Icefields bike trail tender withdrawn

Parks Canada has suddenly withdrawn a public tender call for the design and delivery of a controversial $86.4 million paved trail from Jasper to the Columbia Icefield.
Alberta's bear cub rehab policy under scrutiny

Alberta's bear cub rehab policy under scrutiny

Alberta Environment and Parks plans to review its no-rehabilitation rule for black bears after three orphaned cubs dumped in Banff National Park had to be sent to a rehabilitation facility outside the province.
Council considers bailout for Mountain Haven

Council considers bailout for Mountain Haven

Canmore’s elected officials and residents of a local housing cooperative are in a tough spot and it is between the proverbial rock and a hard place.
‘Game-changing’ mass transit proposal for Banff

‘Game-changing’ mass transit proposal for Banff

An elated “woohoo” slipped from the mouth of Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen at an announcement Tuesday (April 25) that proposed up to 900 new parking spaces to be added inside the Banff townsite. Liricon Capital Ltd.
Website hopes to promote healthy public discourse

Website hopes to promote healthy public discourse

These days in Canmore, telling someone you are taking the Highline is starting to mean a lot more than just taking a hike on a trail.
Options sought to replace bridge lights

Options sought to replace bridge lights

The Town of Banff is looking into options to replace vandalized lighting on the pedestrian bridge over the Bow River.
Un’bear’able bureaucracy stalls cub relocation

Un’bear’able bureaucracy stalls cub relocation

Three black bear cubs dumped and locked in a washroom at a Vermilion Lakes lookout are settling into their new home in Ontario after being stuck in limbo because of bureaucratic red tape.
Warming trend could threaten mammals

Warming trend could threaten mammals

Scientists warn that larger mammals are more vulnerable to extinction with rapid global warning than smaller ones.
Concerns raised over labour law review, minumum wage increases

Concerns raised over labour law review, minumum wage increases

Bow Valley small businesses are concerned about the upcoming increase to the minimum wage that takes effect in October and a recently announced process to review the province's labour laws that many feel is happening too fast.
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