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From repairing flood damage to maintaining popular mountain biking trails, Friends of Kananaskis Country had its busiest year yet, with more work planned for 2027.
Record film submissions, Canadian award winners and Canmore climber Sarah Hueniken's recognition highlighted the festival's 51st year.
A finalist at the 2026 Banff Mountain Book Competition, Kevin Van Tighem’s memoir explores his decades in conservation and the changing relationship between people and nature.
Fatal Crash Near Lake Louise
The agreement establishes regular meetings, dedicated staff and a framework for working together on environmental, economic and cultural priorities.
After years of unsuccessful awareness campaigns, the Town is trying a more direct approach at problem dumping sites, despite offering residents free large-item pickup.
RCMP say four commercial vehicles and an SUV were involved in Saturday's fatal collision as icy conditions created dangerous driving along the Trans-Canada Highway.
Warm temperatures, dry vegetation and strong winds have prompted a fire advisory, with officials warning that wildfires could spread quickly.
With home prices rising, the corporation is preparing to consult residents on proposed changes to its equity-share housing program, balancing affordability for future buyers with existing homeowners' interests.
An 18-Hour Mountain Rescue
The proposed increase would add about $180 annually for a typical single-detached primary residence as the town faces rising costs and growing demands on municipal services.
The Canada Strong Pass would offer another summer of free admission to Banff National Park amid record vehicle arrivals and ongoing Parks Canada workforce reductions.
