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Strong score, but gaps in resident participation raise concerns
Developer says project would manage tourism pressures and boost economy, while public feedback raises concerns over wildlife, traffic and alpine safety
A 17-kilometre stretch between Banff and Johnston Canyon is closed to vehicles for the next six weeks, creating one of the park’s best cycling routes.
Strict rules tied to housing shortage and national park status limit how properties can be used
The 32-foot spiral slide at Sundance Park is now open for summer, and it’s already sparking debate online
Grizzly Hunt Back on Table?
No active fires reported, but officials warn drying vegetation could ignite quickly as snow melts
Elevation Place, the rec centre and wastewater plant account for nearly three-quarters of municipal energy use
Hikers left marked trails in spring snow conditions; officials warn popular routes remain unsafe due to avalanche risk and deep snow
The Yoga Lounge opens a new ground-floor space, citing rising costs, accessibility needs and room to grow
Rural leaders cite rising bear encounters and property damage, while Bow Valley officials in MD of Bighorn say those issues aren’t showing up locally
Banff’s Bear Magnet: Dead Fish
