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With Child Minding Ending at Elevation Place, Canmore Reassesses Child Care Shortages

With Child Minding Ending at Elevation Place, Canmore Reassesses Child Care Shortages

Council launches a strategic review after weeks of debate highlight gaps in local child care and the limits of municipal support

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‘It Is Against the Law to Disturb Wildlife,’ Says Parks Canada After Viral Elk Encounter

‘It Is Against the Law to Disturb Wildlife,’ Says Parks Canada After Viral Elk Encounter

Parks Canada urges safer behaviour as video shows visitor approaching a bull elk at arm’s length.

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Canmore Approves 2026 Budget With 6.7% Tax Increase, Adding $142 to the Average Home

Canmore Approves 2026 Budget With 6.7% Tax Increase, Adding $142 to the Average Home

The revised budget trims the previously approved 7.1% hike but still raises household costs

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New Report Shows High Job Demand but Fewer Workers in Canmore and Banff

New Report Shows High Job Demand but Fewer Workers in Canmore and Banff

A 12% jump in job postings met a shrinking labour pool as housing costs and reduced international hiring shaped the 2025 season

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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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