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Alberta Expands Tourism as Castle, Fortress, and Nakiska Gain All-Season Status

Alberta Expands Tourism as Castle, Fortress, and Nakiska Gain All-Season Status

New designations allow the resorts to pursue year-round activities, redevelopment plans and expanded tourism services.

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📈 Kananaskis Just Hit 5M

📈 Kananaskis Just Hit 5M

Avalanches Are Likely This Week

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Avalanche Danger Rising Again Across Banff This Week

Avalanche Danger Rising Again Across Banff This Week

A fast-moving midweek storm is stacking new snow onto an already fragile snowpack.

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5 Million Visitors Made Kananaskis Alberta’s Busiest Park Region in 2025

5 Million Visitors Made Kananaskis Alberta’s Busiest Park Region in 2025

Rising demand for campsites contributed to Alberta Parks’ strongest season since 2021

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Banff’s Transit System Is Now Alberta’s Third Largest. Can It Keep Up?

Banff’s Transit System Is Now Alberta’s Third Largest. Can It Keep Up?

A fast-growing system now faces rising demand, fixed capacity, and no new buses for 2026.

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📸 Selfie Inches From Bull Elk

📸 Selfie Inches From Bull Elk

Church Vandalized in Banff

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Banff Approves $4.8M Fenlands Upgrade as Facility Hits Record Demand

Banff Approves $4.8M Fenlands Upgrade as Facility Hits Record Demand

The town plans to launch Phase 1 in 2026, relying on a major donor while usage at Fenlands surpasses pre-pandemic levels.

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"I Was Shocked," Woman Takes Selfie Within Feet of Bull Elk in Banff

"I Was Shocked," Woman Takes Selfie Within Feet of Bull Elk in Banff

A Canmore photographer captured the dangerously close encounter on video and says he’s never seen anyone approach a bull elk like this.

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POLL: 82% Support a Bow Valley Hotel Tax, Debate Remains Over Who Should Pay

POLL: 82% Support a Bow Valley Hotel Tax, Debate Remains Over Who Should Pay

Surveyed residents overwhelmingly back the idea but differ on whether Albertans or international visitors should shoulder the cost.

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Wind Gusts and Snowfall Prompt Multiple Warnings For Kananaskis and Banff National Park

Wind Gusts and Snowfall Prompt Multiple Warnings For Kananaskis and Banff National Park

Gusts near 100 km/h and up to 15 cm of mountain snowfall are expected to affect travel through Kananaskis and western Banff National Park.

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Pride Flag Removed After Church Sign Smashed in Banff

Pride Flag Removed After Church Sign Smashed in Banff

A volunteer discovered the smashed sign at Rundle Memorial United Church, prompting an RCMP investigation

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Banff Operators Spend $100,000+ to Park While a Loophole Lets Out-of-Town Buses Stay Free

Banff Operators Spend $100,000+ to Park While a Loophole Lets Out-of-Town Buses Stay Free

Local bus operators urged council to tighten enforcement and revisit policies that require locals to lease compound stalls while non-residents park at no cost and crowd streets

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