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Parks axes plan to widen parkway

Parks axes plan to widen parkway

Parks Canada has ditched plans to widen the Bow Valley Parkway. Officials with the federal agency say an initial assessment determined a 2.
Creativity and innovation to be celebrated at artsPlace

Creativity and innovation to be celebrated at artsPlace

The creative folks over at artsPlace in Canmore are offering a series of events April 15-21 in celebration of World Creativity and Innovation Week.
Province announces new structure for environmental monitoring and reporting

Province announces new structure for environmental monitoring and reporting

The province of Alberta is getting rid of its arms-length environmental reporting agency and establishing a new model for effective and accountable oversight of environmental monitoring on behalf of Albertans.
Interim injunction granted for Peaks of Grassi rezoning

Interim injunction granted for Peaks of Grassi rezoning

Development of four acres of land recently rezoned in the Peaks of Grassi subdivision in Canmore has come to a halt after a Court of Queen’s Bench justice granted an interim injunction concerning the development last week. Justice J. T.
Parks closes wolf den sites

Parks closes wolf den sites

Two areas within Banff National Park have been closed to protect denning wolves – and Parks Canada warns that park wardens are patrolling and people will be charged if they ignore the closures.
Banff looks for rec grounds skateboard park designers

Banff looks for rec grounds skateboard park designers

The Town of Banff’s plans to build a skateboard park at the recreation grounds are rolling along.
Variable message sign to increase highway safety at park gate

Variable message sign to increase highway safety at park gate

With an eye toward greater vehicle safety and information sharing on the Trans-Canada Highway, Parks Canada has installed a new variable message sign.
Tradition to continue at Canmore's oldest pub

Tradition to continue at Canmore's oldest pub

Known for its rockin’ music stage and cheap, foamy brew, the Canmore Hotel’s new administration will continue to cater to one of the last relics of the former mining town.
Bold wolves approaching people in Banff

Bold wolves approaching people in Banff

A bold wolf pack in Banff National Park has been approaching people at dangerously close range, prompting Parks Canada to ask for the public’s help in trying to keep the wolves wild.
YWCA receives provincial funding

YWCA receives provincial funding

Banff YWCA has received a second round of provincial funding for its ongoing work on developing a community response plan to address sexual violence against women in the Bow Valley.
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