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All Jasper Fires Were Human-Caused
Applies to major sites like Tunnel Mountain and Two Jack, with fines up to $25,000 and possible eviction for violations
Federal documents outline major rehabilitation and shifting timelines as work continues
New provincial bill would restrict the tax to out-of-province owners, cutting expected revenue and slowing the pace of affordable housing development
The gap comes down to how each town structures business licence fees, with about 98% of Banffâs going to tourism marketing through Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Fires were small and quickly contained, but Parks Canada says most were preventable as 2026 season approaches
Snowmelt Risk Is Building
Flames and smoke will be visible around the clock starting April 1 as crews burn debris from a major fire guard project
Industry support comes with warnings about uncertainty, potential slowdowns, and growing community tension
A 71% spike in Canmore-Banff transit ridership wasnât enough to offset 23,900 vehicles flooding into town
The Boss Is Awake (Footage)
The town-run program offers legal overnight parking for local workers who canât find housing, with 68 people participating last season
