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Wolf warning in Banff after campsite incident

Wolf warning in Banff after campsite incident

A wolf warning has been issued in the Bow Valley of Banff National Park following a pair of bold wolves approaching campers on Tunnel Mountain. The warning issued June 1 is for all areas in the park, which includes campgrounds and day use areas.
Banff Avenue bust

Banff Avenue bust

A man was arrested for causing a public disturbance along busy Banff Avenue near Rabbit Street, Wednesday evening (June 1) just after 9 p.m. Early reports allege the man was carrying a weapon and was throwing beer cans at passersby.
Bison dung links ecosystems, helps support other species

Bison dung links ecosystems, helps support other species

Parks Canada plans to reintroduce bison into Banff National Park by 2017 will not only see the species return to the mountain ranges, but will support a variety of other species of bugs and birds as well.
Banff hosting symposium on treatment for child trauma

Banff hosting symposium on treatment for child trauma

The Banff Centre will host the Second International Neurosequential Model Symposium for nearly 700 people from across the world working in the area of children's mental health, June 8-10.
Wildlife managers monitor bear 148

Wildlife managers monitor bear 148

Grizzly bear 148 faces an uphill battle to survive in the busy and developed Bow Valley, but Parks Canada wildlife managers are keeping close tabs on her in a bid to keep both her and people safe.
Expert forecasts climate change effects in Bow Valley

Expert forecasts climate change effects in Bow Valley

An inaugural speaker series provided a message to “prioritize conservation in light of climate change in national parks.” Insight on “climate change in national parks and large landscape conservation” was given by Dr.
Debate rages over wolf bounties

Debate rages over wolf bounties

The war on wolves continues in Alberta with hundreds killed every year – but the provincial government now appears interested in trying to stop third-party bounties on wolves.
Starscape

Starscape

A shooting star makes its way towards Mount Rundle as viewed from Vermilion Lakes in Banff.
Paraglider injured on Ha Ling near Canmore

Paraglider injured on Ha Ling near Canmore

A paraglider was heli-slung to safety following a botched jump off on an iconic mountain peak near Canmore, Tuesday (May 31).
Canmore council decides to buy Wilson Way lot

Canmore council decides to buy Wilson Way lot

Canmore’s elected officials have chosen to offer to purchase a lot on Wilson Way for $295,000 in order to prevent it from being developed and correct a mistaken rezoning on the lot that dates back to 1997.
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