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Banff Tourists Moving To...Cochrane?
Officials warn fast-moving snowmelt runoff could flood low-lying pathways and create dangerous conditions across the Bow Valley
Banff and MD of Bighorn also raising concerns as soaring property values drive sharply higher provincial education levies across the Bow Valley
Parks Canada has issued a new warning for several popular backcountry trails after the bear reportedly approached closely and followed a solo hiker near Boom Lake and Twin Lakes.
Town says rental revenue, not local taxes, will repay borrowing tied to 30-unit Squirrel Street development
25-year-old disappeared beneath fast-moving waters at Johnston Canyon after witnesses saw him jump into Lower Falls pool
Explore Cochrane says international visitor spending rose 79% between 2022 and 2025 as some travellers increasingly seek cheaper alternatives to staying in Banff and Canmore
Does Banff Want To Separate?
Climate change may reshape how some burned areas regrow as Parks Canada focuses replanting efforts on wildfire-resilient species and vulnerable landscapes across Jasper National Park
Business groups warn the proposed reporting rule could pave the way for future workforce housing requirements
The changes come as both communities continue grappling with soaring home prices and tight housing supply
Incident comes as wildlife officials warn spring elk calving season is drawing predators into Bow Valley communities
