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Owner charged after off-leash dog chases moose

Owner charged after off-leash dog chases moose

An off-leash dog chased a young bull moose for more than half an hour near Chester Lake in Kananaskis Country. Conservation officers were called to the area on Nov.
Fire closes local landfill, under investigation

Fire closes local landfill, under investigation

A fire that completely destroyed buildings and equipment at the Francis Cooke Regional Landfill is under investigation and has temporarily caused a shut down of operations.
Bats found in Nakimu caves

Bats found in Nakimu caves

Bats, including the endangered little brown bat, have been found in the Nakimu cave system in Glacier National Park.
Banff looking at wage boost

Banff looking at wage boost

Banff politicians have tentatively approved $252,686 to address a gap in wages for certain Town of Banff positions following a market wage review. At a service review meeting Monday (Nov.
An adventure years in the making

An adventure years in the making

Markus Pukonen is rated by Canadian Geographic as one of Canada’s top explorers, thanks in part to his plan to travel the globe without using a motor.
Council considers $200,000 funding for artsPlace

Council considers $200,000 funding for artsPlace

Going into what will be its first full year of operations, Canmore’s brand new artsPlace is hoping to receive $200,000 in funding from the municipality in 2016.
CRPS to submit LGBQT policy to province

CRPS to submit LGBQT policy to province

A local school board trustee is disappointed over a defeated motion that would have openly discussed LGBQT policy during a provincial meeting.
Town ponders p/t compliance officer

Town ponders p/t compliance officer

The Town of Banff’s planning and development department wants to hire a half-time development compliance officer. The salary would be $23,550, plus a benefits package.
Local Roam transit in Canmore's budget

Local Roam transit in Canmore's budget

Canmore’s proposed 2016 operating and capital budgets include money to establish local transit in the community next year.
Talk to examine avalanche trends, technology

Talk to examine avalanche trends, technology

When you’re skiing in the backcountry, will your avalanche transceiver still work properly if you carry your cellphone next to it? Will carrying a VHS radio interfere with your transceiver signal? Is there truth to any claims that an iPhone app can e
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