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Counts surged in early March before weather shifts pushed numbers below average, with observers pointing to visibility and flight changes
More than 500 locals took part in SkiBig3’s Community Ski Days, with proceeds supporting ongoing wildfire recovery efforts in Jasper
With vacancy near zero, new affordable homes are on the way and applications are now open for Banff residents
Short-term rotations continue in Canmore and Banff, but full training programs remain out of reach due to limits in housing, supervision, and infrastructure
Semi Truck Drives Wrong Way on Hwy 1
Forecasters warn avalanches could reach valley bottoms as a multi day storm pushes conditions to extreme levels
Province launches public input on whether park land should be opened to resort development
Dash cam footage shows transport truck travelling against traffic before RCMP stopped the vehicle and held traffic
The program covers up to half the cost of replacing flammable roofs, but only for homeowners who already completed a FireSmart assessment before winter.
Parks Canada clarifies details of the new summer parking pilot at the Banff Gondola and Upper Hot Springs
The Banff Trash Surge
More than 800 e-bikes have been purchased through the program since 2022, with $435,913 paid out in rebates, funded entirely by visitor pay parking revenue
