Local News

The Town of Banff is lifting any remaining conditions and proceeding with purchase of a property at 221 Beaver Street.

Tourists get too close to a bull elk as it wades through the Bow River to avoid their approach in Banff on Thursday (May 19). This is exactly the behaviour wildlife managers warn against as it stresses animals and could result in someone being trampled, kicked or gored. Three bus lengths away is the recommended minimum distance wildlife should be viewed from. As well, cow elk have young calves at this time of year and can be dangerous if approached as they will protect their young.

A scrambler's body was recovered from a fatal avalanche in Kananaskis Country's backcountry this week, according to safety specialists.

The government of Alberta’ s Report a Poacher hotline has been opened up to accept calls from the public when they witness serious abuse of public lands other than poaching.

A new trail group formed in Canmore will help connect all users together in an effort to maintain and grow the network of trails throughout the community.

There’s no escaping the puzzle room craze – and Banff is no exception.

Prominent Banffite Herb MacAulay, who recently passed away after a brief illness, is being remembered as a kind, wise and quirky man. Born and raised in Banff, MacAulay passed away at Mineral Springs Hospital on May 9. He was 68.

Cathy Ellis KOOTENAY National park law enforcement wardens are investigating two incidents in which visitors were feeding bears in Kootenay National Park.

It’s not the sexiest of Kootenay National Park’s wildlife, but a small snake found here is starting to get some attention.

The Bow Valley should begin to see an influx of Chinese tourists this summer with three non-stop flights a week arriving at Calgary airport from Beijing beginning at the end of June.