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Meet The Dogs Saving Our Lakes
RCMP say the woman, a British national living and working in Banff, fell while hiking Marvel Peak with three companions during a multi-day backcountry trip.
The ban prohibits campfires and other wood-burning devices across the park, while neighbouring Canmore remains under a less restrictive fire restriction.
The New Bear Hotspot
The incident is prompting renewed reminders that Mount Temple's popularity can mask the serious hazards found above Sentinel Pass.
The move follows multiple bear-related incidents this summer that have raised concerns about food-conditioned wildlife in the popular backcountry area.
Non-native fruit trees, not garbage, have become one of the biggest attractants as Parks Canada expands GPS tracking and bear management efforts.
Parks Canada has narrowed its search area and is urging the public not to conduct independent searches in the rugged backcountry.
A new Executive Chef has quietly transformed Silvertip Resort's signature restaurant into a destination that stands on its food as much as its view.
Why Parks Canada Charged Hikers
After years of basement flooding, residents say they want more than studies as council acknowledges the problem but warns any solution will require provincial involvement.
