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Canmore Estimates June Flood Costs at $2.1 Million

Canmore Estimates June Flood Costs at $2.1 Million

The province is expected to cover 90 percent of the bill, while officials say the Cougar Creek dam helped prevent a “much worse” event.

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New Bike Trail for Young Kids Coming to Canmore’s Millennium Park

New Bike Trail for Young Kids Coming to Canmore’s Millennium Park

The 300-metre trail will feature obstacles and different surfaces to help children build basic riding skills, with construction expected to wrap up by the end of August.

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Aggressive Mountain Goat Tranquilized and Relocated From West Bragg Creek

Aggressive Mountain Goat Tranquilized and Relocated From West Bragg Creek

The goat stood its ground, stomped and moved toward Fish and Wildlife officers after they tried to haze it away from a property on July 27.

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Quarry Lake Parking Problems Persist Despite 741 Tickets This Summer

Quarry Lake Parking Problems Persist Despite 741 Tickets This Summer

The Town is monitoring parking numbers as residents question whether tickets alone can address crowding and access concerns.

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New Study Examines Whether Dogs Help or Hinder People in Bear Country

New Study Examines Whether Dogs Help or Hinder People in Bear Country

Researchers examined 326 dog-bear conflicts across North America spanning more than a century, finding off-leash dogs can escalate encounters and often bring bears back toward their owners.

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Kootenay National Park Wildfire Now Under Control

Kootenay National Park Wildfire Now Under Control

Parks Canada says the lightning-caused fire near Ottertail Pass will not spread beyond its current perimeter, bringing a week-long suppression effort to a close.

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29-Year-Old Banff Man Dies at Johnson Lake in Banff National Park

29-Year-Old Banff Man Dies at Johnson Lake in Banff National Park

Parks Canada says the person was found submerged after crews responded to a report of someone in distress

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Alberta Renews Avalanche Canada Funding After Months of Uncertainty

Alberta Renews Avalanche Canada Funding After Months of Uncertainty

The three-year deal maintains Alberta’s $250,000 annual contribution, below the $300,000 Avalanche Canada had requested.

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Off-Leash Dog Tickets Drop 41% in Canmore

Off-Leash Dog Tickets Drop 41% in Canmore

The decline comes even as the town increased focused patrols by 29%, with officers emphasizing education and enforcement.

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Bryson DeChambeau Calls Banff Springs the Second-Most Beautiful Golf Course He’s Ever Played

Bryson DeChambeau Calls Banff Springs the Second-Most Beautiful Golf Course He’s Ever Played

The two-time U.S. Open champion also played at Silvertip in Canmore and spent time exploring Lake Louise and Sulphur Mountain during his Bow Valley visit.

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Body Found in Bow River Identified as 52-Year-Old Canmore Man, RCMP Investigating

Body Found in Bow River Identified as 52-Year-Old Canmore Man, RCMP Investigating

A rafter spotted the man in the water the morning of Aug. 16, while police say the circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation.

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A Kananaskis Marmot Hitched a Ride to Airdrie. Now She’s Back Home

A Kananaskis Marmot Hitched a Ride to Airdrie. Now She’s Back Home

The hoary marmot travelled under a family’s truck to Airdrie, where she spent several days exploring a neighbourhood before being captured and returned to Kananaskis.

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