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Canoeist dies after falling in Moraine Lake

Canoeist dies after falling in Moraine Lake

A man is dead after falling out of a canoe on Moraine Lake in Banff National Park on Monday (July 18). Lake Louise RCMP said an adult male from Saskatoon, Sask. was canoeing alone just before 4 p.m. when he fell into the glacier-fed lake.
Kids saddle up for Banff program

Kids saddle up for Banff program

A program offered by Banff Trail Riders is teaching kids not only to ride horses, but about the amount of work that goes into caring for them as well.
Canmore Business and Tourism ceasing operations

Canmore Business and Tourism ceasing operations

Canmore’s official destination marketing organization and contracted economic development agency – Canmore Business and Tourism – has called it quits.
Adaptive bike cutting edge for senior care

Adaptive bike cutting edge for senior care

A Banff collaboration is now a step closer to keeping local seniors on the right path to lifelong physical activity and wellness.
Province unveils three step plan for $15 hour min wage

Province unveils three step plan for $15 hour min wage

The province has unveiled a three-step, three-year plan that will see Alberta’s minimum wage reach $15 per hour in 2018. The first step in Alberta’s plan to bring the province’s minimum wage closer to a living wage will occur on Oct.
Electromat could be installed for bear 148

Electromat could be installed for bear 148

Parks Canada is investigating the possibility of installing a temporary electrified mat at the Sunshine turnoff where grizzly bear 148 has made her way onto the deadly Trans-Canada Highway several times.
Injured teen airlifted off Yamnuska

Injured teen airlifted off Yamnuska

A teenaged hiker is in Canmore General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after falling approximately 20 to 30 feet off an iconic Kananaskis mountain Thursday (July 14).
Relations not soured despite ASP dispute

Relations not soured despite ASP dispute

Future projects and collaboration between the MD of Bighorn and Town of Canmore likely wont be affected despite the neighbouring municipalities being locked in a government-intervened dispute.
Reaction mixed for Icefields trail

Reaction mixed for Icefields trail

A $65.9 million paved trail along Icefields Parkway from the Jasper townsite to the Columbia Icefields is drawing mixed reaction.
PCN offers exercise program

PCN offers exercise program

Bow Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) is hoping to reduce the amount of people using healthcare, and to keep relatively healthy people out of hospitals, by helping them manage their own condition through safe and efficient exercise.
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