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Elk Are Getting Aggressive
Of 924 readers who voted, 850 supported a ban. Wildfire risk dominated the responses, while others pointed to cigarette-butt litter and second-hand smoke.
The average residential bill is expected to rise about $5 a month as the town tries to reduce outages, wildfire risks and emergency-access problems created by overhead utilities.
The two-day planning forum runs Sept. 10-11, with the Town saying no road closures, public-access restrictions or traffic disruptions are expected.
We ate here ourselves, and every dish and photo in this piece is from our own visit.
Council unanimously backed the change, but it will need the Alberta government to rewrite the rules before it can happen.
Star 6 Ranch Foundation is inviting Bow Valley residents to experience its land-based wellness programs during a free community day on Sept. 12.
Bull elk are more aggressive and unpredictable this time of year, and one Bow Valley wildlife expert says many dangerous encounters start with poor choices by people.
A Plane Crashed in Kananaskis
The victims have not yet been recovered from the rugged 2,726-metre peak, with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada leading the investigation.
Within days, the animals were spotted with wild caribou as Parks Canada works toward growing Jasper’s Tonquin herd from roughly 50 animals to 200.
From attempts on Everest and K2 to fatherhood and a near-fatal brain injury, The Echo explores how Blanchard’s relationship with risk and the mountains changed.
