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Small Wildfire Near Emerald Lake Quickly Brought Under Control

Parks Canada says the blaze never threatened visitors or infrastructure, and no area closures were required.

Rare Moonless Sky Set to Make This Year's Perseid Meteor Shower the Best in Almost Two Decades

Banff photographer Paul Zizka shares his tips for making the most of one of the best meteor showers in nearly two decades.

Research Examines Whether Banff Has Reached Overtourism

Researchers found widespread concern about crowding, but no consensus on whether Banff meets the definition of overtourism.

B.C. Power Outages Trigger Fuel Rush in Canmore During August Long Weekend

Gas stations saw long lineups and a surge of travellers seeking fuel, but managers say widespread shortages never materialized.

🚗 Banff Mayor Isn’t Buying It

Quarry Lake Tragedy: What We Know

Banff Mayor Raises Concerns With Lake Louise Visitor Planning

DiManno says managing Lake Louise in isolation overlooks how visitor traffic and commercial shuttles affect the rest of the national park.

Kananaskis Trails ‘Drying Out Well’ Following June Flood

A month after heavy rainfall triggered a state of emergency, officials say only localized damage remains across much of the park.

33-Year-Old Man Drowns at Canmore's Quarry Lake

Emergency crews responded after reports of a struggling swimmer at the popular Canmore recreation area.

🚁 Second Mountain Tragedy

Meet The Dogs Saving Our Lakes

Alberta Adds Two Detection Dogs to Keep Invasive Mussels Out of Provincial Waters