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đŸ’„ Illegal Fireworks Set Off

đŸ’„ Illegal Fireworks Set Off

Inside Banff’s $1425/night Rooms

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Inside the Report That Changed Bow Glacier Falls Forever

Inside the Report That Changed Bow Glacier Falls Forever

Engineers say the mountain isn't suddenly safe. They say they now understand where the danger is, and where hikers should avoid it.

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Another Beloved Canmore Bakery Closes as Uprising Ends Bread Production

Another Beloved Canmore Bakery Closes as Uprising Ends Bread Production

Eight months after transforming its downtown café into The Corner Pub, Uprising has now closed its production bakery, bringing an end to the artisan bread business that supplied sourdough across the Bow Valley.

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Highway 742 Still Closed Seven Weeks After Rockslide Near Canmore

Highway 742 Still Closed Seven Weeks After Rockslide Near Canmore

Province seeking contractor to remove debris and rock at risk of falling along Canmore Hill; no reopening date set

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Banff’s Rimrock Reopens After $115M Ultra-Luxury Transformation

Banff’s Rimrock Reopens After $115M Ultra-Luxury Transformation

Rooms start at about $1,425 a night as Banff's iconic hotel reopens following a nine-month redevelopment, with parts of its wellness experience still to come

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Illegal Fireworks in Banff Spark Warning Amid Extreme Wildfire Danger

Illegal Fireworks in Banff Spark Warning Amid Extreme Wildfire Danger

Parks Canada says fireworks are prohibited throughout the national park, with violations carrying fines of up to $25,000

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🌊 The Falls Are Open Again

🌊 The Falls Are Open Again

Banff Tests New Sport

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Multiple Grizzly Bears Prompt Trail Closure and Widespread Bear Warning in Kananaskis

Multiple Grizzly Bears Prompt Trail Closure and Widespread Bear Warning in Kananaskis

Officials say several female grizzlies with cubs are active around campgrounds and trails, with one first-time mother displaying defensive bluff-charge behaviour during surprise encounters.

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New Disc Golf Amenity Could Help Build Case for Permanent Banff Course

New Disc Golf Amenity Could Help Build Case for Permanent Banff Course

The Town of Banff is tracking use of the new self-serve program as it weighs future investment in a permanent disc golf course.

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Bow Glacier Falls Reopens, But the Hike Has Changed After Last Summer's Deadly Rockslide

Bow Glacier Falls Reopens, But the Hike Has Changed After Last Summer's Deadly Rockslide

New geotechnical assessments have allowed Parks Canada to reopen one of Banff's most popular hikes, but visitors will no longer be able to approach the base of the falls as closely as they once could.

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How Banff Plans to Tackle Housing, Traffic and Climate Over the Next Four Years

How Banff Plans to Tackle Housing, Traffic and Climate Over the Next Four Years

The 2027–2030 roadmap shifts the focus from affordability to quality of life while recognizing the town's biggest challenges are increasingly interconnected.

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Banff Hikes Developer Parking Buyout Fee to $35,000 per Stall

Banff Hikes Developer Parking Buyout Fee to $35,000 per Stall

Council approves increase from $21,000 to $35,000 per stall despite concerns from business community over higher development costs

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