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⛑️ Kananaskis Reopens (Sort Of)

⛑️ Kananaskis Reopens (Sort Of)

A Rockies Pioneer Lost

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Canmore Ends State of Local Emergency as Recovery Effort Begins

Canmore Ends State of Local Emergency as Recovery Effort Begins

Most flood-related road closures have been lifted, but officials say unstable creek embankments remain dangerous and are urging residents to stay out of closed areas.

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Access Restored to Kananaskis Village as State of Local Emergency Continues

Access Restored to Kananaskis Village as State of Local Emergency Continues

Highway 40 has reopened as far as Kananaskis Village, allowing visitors to once again access local businesses and Canada Day celebrations, but much of Kananaskis Country remains inaccessible as crews respond to flood damage.

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Banff National Park Warns of Rising Rivers, Flooded Trails and Avalanche Hazards

Banff National Park Warns of Rising Rivers, Flooded Trails and Avalanche Hazards

A high streamflow advisory remains in effect for the Bow River as Parks Canada closes flooded areas and advises hikers to avoid several high-elevation trails.

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State of Local Emergency Declared After Campers Stranded Overnight in Kananaskis

State of Local Emergency Declared After Campers Stranded Overnight in Kananaskis

Visitors slept in vehicles after flooding and mudslides cut off both routes out of the area before a temporary evacuation route reopened Monday.

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Wildfire Smoke Settles Over Bow Valley as Air Quality Deteriorates

Wildfire Smoke Settles Over Bow Valley as Air Quality Deteriorates

Environment Canada says smoke drifting from northern Saskatchewan is expected to linger for several days, bringing reduced visibility and increasing health risks across Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis.

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⛈️ Flood Evacuation Alert

⛈️ Flood Evacuation Alert

Fatal Crash Near Banff

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Canada Day Road Closures to Affect Travel Across Canmore and Banff

Canada Day Road Closures to Affect Travel Across Canmore and Banff

Parades in both communities will close key downtown roads for several hours on July 1, with officials urging residents to walk, cycle or use transit where possible.

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Canmore Woman Dies in Highway 1 Collision Near Banff

Canmore Woman Dies in Highway 1 Collision Near Banff

RCMP say a collision reconstructionist examined the scene as westbound traffic backed up for hours during the investigation.

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Update: Canmore Flood Watch Ends, But Kananaskis Remains Under Local Emergency

Update: Canmore Flood Watch Ends, But Kananaskis Remains Under Local Emergency

Evacuation alerts have been lifted in Canmore, but multiple Highway 40 washouts and landslides continue to disrupt travel across Kananaskis.

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Bow Valley's Doctor Shortage Could See New Support Under Provincial Deal

Bow Valley's Doctor Shortage Could See New Support Under Provincial Deal

The agreement includes millions for rural physician recruitment, retention and training, with several Bow Valley communities already eligible for incentive programs.

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Canmore Glamping Open House Fails to Ease Residents' Concerns

Canmore Glamping Open House Fails to Ease Residents' Concerns

The developer says it wants to create a low-impact outdoor hospitality experience, while opponents argue the location is incompatible with the surrounding community.

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