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🦌 Deer Rescue Goes Viral

🦌 Deer Rescue Goes Viral

One-Third of Bow Valley Born Abroad

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Alberta Parks Launches 'Spot Watch,' a Revamped Tool to Snag Hard-to-Get Campsites

Alberta Parks Launches 'Spot Watch,' a Revamped Tool to Snag Hard-to-Get Campsites

The new alert system lets campers track multiple parks at once and get notified by text or email the moment a site opens up

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Trapped Deer Freed From Banff Fence in Cross-Agency Rescue

Trapped Deer Freed From Banff Fence in Cross-Agency Rescue

A young deer wedged in a metal gate at Cascade Gardens was cut loose by firefighters and Parks Canada crews, drawing applause from onlookers

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Daylong Power Outage Leaves Hundreds in Downtown Banff Without Electricity

Daylong Power Outage Leaves Hundreds in Downtown Banff Without Electricity

An outage that began Tuesday morning affected as many as 1,600 customers, with some downtown properties facing nearly 12 hours without power

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Banff Waives Nearly $46,000 in Patio Fees for Caribou Street Businesses Battered by Construction

Banff Waives Nearly $46,000 in Patio Fees for Caribou Street Businesses Battered by Construction

Restaurants on the torn-up block told council they faced "significant revenue losses" and struggled to keep staff through the slower months.

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Immigration Changes Could Worsen Bow Valley Staffing Challenges, Advocates Warn

Immigration Changes Could Worsen Bow Valley Staffing Challenges, Advocates Warn

Local advocates say shifting policies and proposed referendum questions could create uncertainty for employers in a region where nearly one-third of residents were born outside Canada.

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Canmore Raises Concerns Over Alberta's New Disability Assistance Program

Canmore Raises Concerns Over Alberta's New Disability Assistance Program

Mayor Sean Krausert is urging the province to pause the July rollout, warning some recipients could receive less income and place additional pressure on local social services.

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✂️ Parks Canada Starts Cutting

✂️ Parks Canada Starts Cutting

Banff's Most Vulnerable Bird

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Parks Canada Restricts Off-Trail Travel At Johnston Canyon To Protect Endangered Black Swifts

Parks Canada Restricts Off-Trail Travel At Johnston Canyon To Protect Endangered Black Swifts

Visitors who leave the official trail between Johnston Canyon and the Ink Pots could face fines of up to $25,000 as Parks Canada works to protect one of Banff's most vulnerable bird species.

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Mount Collembola Hike: One Of Canmore's Most Underrated Peaks

Mount Collembola Hike: One Of Canmore's Most Underrated Peaks

Expect a long day, over 1,400 metres of elevation gain, and some of the most impressive panoramic views in the Canmore area.

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After 1.1 Million Views, The Man Behind Alberta's Viral Jet Boat Jump Explains What People Don't See

After 1.1 Million Views, The Man Behind Alberta's Viral Jet Boat Jump Explains What People Don't See

As debate over the stunt continues, Dusty says the risks are calculated and the attention has only fueled bigger plans.

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Parks Canada Begins Workforce Reductions As Banff Braces For Another Record Summer

Parks Canada Begins Workforce Reductions As Banff Braces For Another Record Summer

The agency plans to reduce spending by nearly $145 million over three years, but it remains unclear how the changes could affect Canada's busiest national park.

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