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🚁 Soldiers Fall Into Crevasse

🚁 Soldiers Fall Into Crevasse

Study Shows Banff Bear Migration

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Smoke and Heat Arrive Together as Twin Weather Warnings Blanket the Bow Valley

Smoke and Heat Arrive Together as Twin Weather Warnings Blanket the Bow Valley

Wildfire smoke drifting in from British Columbia and Washington is expected to linger through Friday, while temperatures climb into the 30s for at least the next three days.

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Grizzly Bear Population Increased Slightly, But Density Fell Sharply Near Roads

Grizzly Bear Population Increased Slightly, But Density Fell Sharply Near Roads

A 12-year study of the central Canadian Rockies found more grizzly bear activity in remote areas and less around paved roads, towns and transportation corridors.

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Banff Delays Heritage Rules Amid Density Transfer Pushback

Banff Delays Heritage Rules Amid Density Transfer Pushback

Council will revisit proposed conservation measures in October after residents and planners raised concerns about moving unused development rights between properties

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Quick Response Knocks Down Canmore Wildfire Near Wastewater Plant

Quick Response Knocks Down Canmore Wildfire Near Wastewater Plant

Helicopter dropped six loads of water as ground crews tackled fire near wastewater treatment plant amid very high wildfire danger

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Canadian Army Investigating After Three Soldiers Fall Into Crevasse During Glacier Training in Jasper

Canadian Army Investigating After Three Soldiers Fall Into Crevasse During Glacier Training in Jasper

The three-person rope team fell about 20 metres into a crevasse during a scheduled rescue exercise on the Athabasca Glacier. All three members survived and were airlifted to hospital.

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🥾 New Lake Minnewanka Rules

🥾 New Lake Minnewanka Rules

Canmore Says “Keep It Wild”

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Lac Des Arcs Will Allow a Handful of Short-Term Rentals After All

Lac Des Arcs Will Allow a Handful of Short-Term Rentals After All

Council rejected a staff recommendation to ban them outright, betting a 10 percent cap will help residents afford their homes

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Four Hikers Required on Lake Minnewanka Trails During Bear Season

Four Hikers Required on Lake Minnewanka Trails During Bear Season

Visitors can still enjoy the Lake Minnewanka shoreline, but anyone continuing onto the backcountry trail system must follow mandatory bear safety regulations.

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Canmore Residents Call for Stronger Protections for Parks and Trails

Canmore Residents Call for Stronger Protections for Parks and Trails

Public feedback urges Town to keep natural spaces wild as population growth, development and tourism increase pressure on the network

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Canmore Family Connection Centre Receives $500K Annual Funding Boost

Canmore Family Connection Centre Receives $500K Annual Funding Boost

The new provincial funding will expand one-on-one family support, bring Home Visitation under local control and extend services to youth up to age 24.

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Banff Council Votes to Boost Town Employee Pay Above Market Midpoint

Banff Council Votes to Boost Town Employee Pay Above Market Midpoint

Catching up and raising wage target expected to cost about $955,000

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