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$78K Grant Funds Mental Health Support for Bow Valley First Responders

$78K Grant Funds Mental Health Support for Bow Valley First Responders

New initiative focuses on reducing stigma and improving early access to mental health care

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New Building Rules Divide Exshaw, Lac des Arcs and Dead Man’s Flats

New Building Rules Divide Exshaw, Lac des Arcs and Dead Man’s Flats

Residents split on rentals, rural retreats and growth as new bylaw heads to council

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Rooftop Nordic Spa Planned for Downtown Banff

Rooftop Nordic Spa Planned for Downtown Banff

34,000-square-foot development would transform an existing hotel into a rooftop spa and wellness destination, attracting up to 100,000 visitors annually

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Rotary Club of Canmore Awards $65,500 In Community Grants

Rotary Club of Canmore Awards $65,500 In Community Grants

24 Bow Valley nonprofits receive funding for food programs, youth initiatives, arts, and housing support

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This Ski Event at Sunshine Village Is Raising $50K for a Bigger Cause

This Ski Event at Sunshine Village Is Raising $50K for a Bigger Cause

11th annual ShredAbility fundraiser combines skiing, scavenger hunt challenges, and adaptive sport experiences across the Bow Valley

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Parks Canada Workers Push for Expanded Benefits in Contract Talks

Parks Canada Workers Push for Expanded Benefits in Contract Talks

Union highlights gaps in housing support, training programs and job protections ahead of next bargaining round in May

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Wildlife Safety Training Expanding Across Bow Valley Tourism Sector

Wildlife Safety Training Expanding Across Bow Valley Tourism Sector

The Biosphere Institute program aims to train 500 staff and partner with 25 local businesses to reduce human-wildlife encounters

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How Alberta and Parks Canada Handle Bear Conflicts Differently

How Alberta and Parks Canada Handle Bear Conflicts Differently

As bears emerge from hibernation, two systems take different approaches to balancing public safety and wildlife protection.

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Canmore’s Ema Chlepkova Wins First Senior National Biathlon Title

Canmore’s Ema Chlepkova Wins First Senior National Biathlon Title

Victory in the 12.5 km individual race could boost her chances at federal funding and a first World Cup start

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Spring Has Arrived. So Have These Canmore Rules

Spring Has Arrived. So Have These Canmore Rules

Bird feeders are now banned, wildlife fines can hit $10,000, and yes, you still need to shovel

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Alcohol, Cannabis Banned at Banff Campgrounds on Three Long Weekends in 2026

Alcohol, Cannabis Banned at Banff Campgrounds on Three Long Weekends in 2026

Applies to major sites like Tunnel Mountain and Two Jack, with fines up to $25,000 and possible eviction for violations

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Banff Upper Hot Springs Reopens Months Late As Construction Continues

Banff Upper Hot Springs Reopens Months Late As Construction Continues

Federal documents outline major rehabilitation and shifting timelines as work continues

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