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Canmore Ranks Among Top Alberta Communities on Wildfire Preparedness

Canmore Ranks Among Top Alberta Communities on Wildfire Preparedness

Strong score, but gaps in resident participation raise concerns

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Canmore Gondola Debate Draws Lessons From Other Resort Towns

Canmore Gondola Debate Draws Lessons From Other Resort Towns

Developer says project would manage tourism pressures and boost economy, while public feedback raises concerns over wildlife, traffic and alpine safety

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Car-Free Cycling Returns to Bow Valley Parkway. Here’s How to Ride It.

Car-Free Cycling Returns to Bow Valley Parkway. Here’s How to Ride It.

A 17-kilometre stretch between Banff and Johnston Canyon is closed to vehicles for the next six weeks, creating one of the park’s best cycling routes.

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Airbnb Not Banned in Banff, But Most Short-Term Rentals Not Allowed In Homes

Airbnb Not Banned in Banff, But Most Short-Term Rentals Not Allowed In Homes

Strict rules tied to housing shortage and national park status limit how properties can be used

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Banff’s Metal Slide Is So Wild, People Think It’s AI

Banff’s Metal Slide Is So Wild, People Think It’s AI

The 32-foot spiral slide at Sundance Park is now open for summer, and it’s already sparking debate online

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🚁 Lake Louise Rescue

🚁 Lake Louise Rescue

Grizzly Hunt Back on Table?

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Spring Warmth Pushes Wildfire Risk to ‘Moderate’ Across Bow Valley Region

Spring Warmth Pushes Wildfire Risk to ‘Moderate’ Across Bow Valley Region

No active fires reported, but officials warn drying vegetation could ignite quickly as snow melts

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Canmore Looks to Cut $2M Energy Bill as Upgrade Costs Climb

Canmore Looks to Cut $2M Energy Bill as Upgrade Costs Climb

Elevation Place, the rec centre and wastewater plant account for nearly three-quarters of municipal energy use

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Parks Canada Clarifies Lake Louise Rescue After Social Media Posts

Parks Canada Clarifies Lake Louise Rescue After Social Media Posts

Hikers left marked trails in spring snow conditions; officials warn popular routes remain unsafe due to avalanche risk and deep snow

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Canmore Yoga Studio Relocates After 25 Years on Main Street

Canmore Yoga Studio Relocates After 25 Years on Main Street

The Yoga Lounge opens a new ground-floor space, citing rising costs, accessibility needs and room to grow

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Grizzly Hunt Proposal Gains Ground in Alberta Driven by Rural Municipalities

Grizzly Hunt Proposal Gains Ground in Alberta Driven by Rural Municipalities

Rural leaders cite rising bear encounters and property damage, while Bow Valley officials in MD of Bighorn say those issues aren’t showing up locally

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✈️ Americans Take Over Banff

✈️ Americans Take Over Banff

Banff’s Bear Magnet: Dead Fish

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