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When talk turns to climate change, location matters.

A well-known female grizzly bear has caused temporary closure of the front side of the Lake Louise ski hill several times over the past week because she’s been feeding on early season greenup.

Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor announced a special gift for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday Thursday (April 21) with the establishment of the Banff Commonwealth Walkway in her honour.

Volunteering is alive and well in Canmore and Carol Robertson would like to commend everyone she’s come into contact with in regard to her project.

The owners of Banff Auto Services are voicing opposition to proposed legislation that would allow for more convenience store and restaurant space in Husky Oil’s redevelopment plans for its demolished gas station site on Banff Avenue.

The Alberta government’s provincial school tax requisition has dramatically gone up for the Town of Banff, leading to higher property taxes for residents and businesses.

With an incredibly large number of locally owned small businesses in the Bow Valley, and more specifically Canmore, the provincial budget announced last week comes with good news for them – a one per cent cut to their taxes.

Canmore’s iconic Engine Bridge, which forms part of the beloved river trail network, is going to see some major reconstruction work occur this spring requiring it be closed to public access for up to eight weeks.

There are a lot of things that would not happen in Canmore and the Bow Valley if it weren’t for the hard work and dedication of volunteers.

It’s rare in the conservation movement to have a major win that calls for major celebration.