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Pita Pit, Second Cup Coming to Canmore in Bow Valley Trail Redevelopment

Pita Pit, Second Cup Coming to Canmore in Bow Valley Trail Redevelopment

McDonald's and Petro-Canada have closed for construction and are expected to return in 2027 as part of an expanded highway service centre.

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Cougar Creek Canyon Reopens to Climbers After Flood Damage Cut Off Access

Cougar Creek Canyon Reopens to Climbers After Flood Damage Cut Off Access

The Town of Canmore has reopened pedestrian access across the Cougar Creek flood retention structure, restoring access to more than 250 sport climbing routes after days of closures following last week's flooding.

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Second Grizzly Carcass Expands Sundre Poaching Investigation

Second Grizzly Carcass Expands Sundre Poaching Investigation

Wildlife officers say two young bears were illegally shot in the same June 13 incident as investigators continue searching for suspects more than three weeks later

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Canmore Council Rejects Bid to Scrap Green Building Incentive

Canmore Council Rejects Bid to Scrap Green Building Incentive

The decision preserves one of the town's tools for encouraging net-zero construction as Canmore adopts new downtown development rules.

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Canmore Approves $3.66M Fireguard Expansion Along Southern Boundary

Canmore Approves $3.66M Fireguard Expansion Along Southern Boundary

The 15-kilometre fuel-reduction corridor is designed to slow wildfires, create safer conditions for firefighters and improve wildlife habitat.

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Banff Could Warm by Up to 6°C This Century, New Report Warns

Banff Could Warm by Up to 6°C This Century, New Report Warns

Parks Canada's latest climate projections suggest dramatic changes to snowpack, wildlife habitat and the mountain landscapes that supply water across Western Canada.

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Kananaskis Reopens, But Recovery From Flooding Is Far From Over

Kananaskis Reopens, But Recovery From Flooding Is Far From Over

The State of Local Emergency has ended and Highway 40 has fully reopened, but dozens of trails, backcountry campgrounds and recreation areas remain closed as crews assess widespread flood damage.

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Report Warns Banff "Affordable" Homes Could Average $2.1M in 10 Years

Report Warns Banff "Affordable" Homes Could Average $2.1M in 10 Years

Officials are exploring changes to the Banff Housing Corporation's homeownership program to keep future buyers from being priced out.

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Canmore Approves Alpine Club Redevelopment Framework Despite Traffic, Safety Concerns

Canmore Approves Alpine Club Redevelopment Framework Despite Traffic, Safety Concerns

The long-term plan could add staff housing, a new maintenance building and up to 140 parking spaces, though each project will require separate approvals.

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Banff Tourism Tries Carpool Rewards To Cut Congestion

Banff Tourism Tries Carpool Rewards To Cut Congestion

Visitors arriving with four or more people received free Whyte Museum passes as part of a summer pilot aimed at easing demand on Banff's roughly 1,400 public parking stalls.

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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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