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Johnston Canyon Will Close For More Than A Month This Fall

Johnston Canyon Will Close For More Than A Month This Fall

Parks Canada will close the popular trail beginning Oct. 13 for rockfall safety work, but Upper Falls and Ink Pots will remain accessible by another route.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
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Banff Spent $932,000 Rehabilitating These Sewer Pipes. Now The Liners Are Failing

Banff Spent $932,000 Rehabilitating These Sewer Pipes. Now The Liners Are Failing

The liners can collapse when Bow River levels rise, reducing how much wastewater the emergency system can carry.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
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After Bow Glacier Falls Tragedy, STARS Looks For More Municipal Support

After Bow Glacier Falls Tragedy, STARS Looks For More Municipal Support

The air ambulance service flew dozens of missions across the Bow Valley last year, but only one local municipality currently contributes directly.

Keith Fernandes
Keith Fernandes
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No Fuel Or EV Charging In Field During 14-Hour Power Outage Sunday

No Fuel Or EV Charging In Field During 14-Hour Power Outage Sunday

The planned outage will run from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 4, affecting more than 7,000 customers and closing several Parks Canada facilities across Yoho and Kootenay.

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Bow Valley Insider
🦅 300 Eagles Spotted in One Day

🦅 300 Eagles Spotted in One Day

Banff’s Hot Springs Are Closing Again

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Hundreds Of Eagles Could Soon Pass Through Kananaskis Each Day

Hundreds Of Eagles Could Soon Pass Through Kananaskis Each Day

The golden eagle migration is picking up in Kananaskis, with peak viewing expected through much of October.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
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Parks Canada Investigating Graffiti Near Devil’s Thumb In Lake Louise

Parks Canada Investigating Graffiti Near Devil’s Thumb In Lake Louise

Writing was found across several rocks along the hiking route, with anyone responsible potentially facing fines of up to $25,000.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
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Banff Upper Hot Springs Closing Again After Lengthy Shutdown

Banff Upper Hot Springs Closing Again After Lengthy Shutdown

The hot springs reopened March 31 after an extended closure and major rehabilitation project. Now, Parks Canada is preparing for several weeks of planned fall maintenance, including ongoing roof deck work.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
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Your Winter Tires May Be Legal In Canmore, But Not Down The Road

Your Winter Tires May Be Legal In Canmore, But Not Down The Road

Requirements begin Oct. 1 on some B.C. routes and Nov. 1 on two national park highways in Alberta.

Keith Fernandes
Keith Fernandes
🐎 Banff Skijoring, One Last Time

🐎 Banff Skijoring, One Last Time

Canmore Kid Makes NHL Debut

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We Priced Out A Week In Banff. Here’s What It Costs.

We Priced Out A Week In Banff. Here’s What It Costs.

We compared winter and summer trips at four different budgets, including hotels, food, transportation and activities, to see where your money goes and what makes the biggest difference.

Keith Fernandes
Keith Fernandes
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Poll Finds Strong Support For Exploring Parking Outside Downtown Canmore

Poll Finds Strong Support For Exploring Parking Outside Downtown Canmore

Nearly 90% of Bow Valley Insider readers who responded said Canmore should explore intercept parking, though many raised questions about accessibility, cost and where it would go.

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