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New protection for Castle a big win for Y2Y in 2015

New protection for Castle a big win for Y2Y in 2015

There are big challenges when working on conservation efforts for large scale areas of land, like the Yellowstone to Yukon region that spans the spine of our continent reaching into the arctic and down into the United States.
Conference open to all cycle enthusiasts

Conference open to all cycle enthusiasts

The 2016 Alberta Bikes Conference is being held in Canmore next month and organizers hope to attract attendees that represent a diverse cross section of the cycling community. The fourth annual conference is being held Sept.
Youth charged in Morley homicide

Youth charged in Morley homicide

A 17-year-old Stoney Nakoda First Nation youth wanted on a warrant in relation to the Aug. 7 homicide of Kori Wesley has been arrested. According to RCMP, the youth was arrested in Red Deer, Thursday (Aug.
Stakeholders hoping to address substance abuse prevention

Stakeholders hoping to address substance abuse prevention

A number of stakeholders that span an array of Bow Valley organizations and social services are hoping to develop a local strategy to address substance abuse.
Province to fund $2.5 million in Ghost

Province to fund $2.5 million in Ghost

In an effort to upgrade and improve features for campers, recreation areas in the Ghost Public Land Use Zone in Kananaskis will receive $2.5 million from the provincial government.
Beer marked up, provincial funds available to small brewers

Beer marked up, provincial funds available to small brewers

In years past, summer was often marked by a beer producer strike which meant Albertans found themselves unable to purchase their favourite frothy beverage, or forced to consume sad suds from south of the border.
Parks increases patrol staff at campsites, day use areas

Parks increases patrol staff at campsites, day use areas

Parks Canada has upped the amount of staff patrolling campsites in Banff National Park in light of recent wildlife issues involving food-conditioned wolves being shot and killed due to concerns about visitor safety.
Wolf feeds on garbage at Banff residence

Wolf feeds on garbage at Banff residence

Charges are pending as an investigation continues following a wolf getting into “unsecured garbage” in the backyard of a Banff residential home. On Tuesday morning (Aug.
Splash

Splash

Jody Lownds threads through the Widow Maker during the Kanfest 2016 down river race in Kananaskis on Saturday (Aug. 6).
Cameras critical wildlife study tools

Cameras critical wildlife study tools

For most people, locals and visitors alike, spotting a grizzly bear in a mountain park setting may be the highlight of a visit, a hike, a summer, possibly of a lifetime.
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