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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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Banff National Park Warns of Rising Rivers, Flooded Trails and Avalanche Hazards

Banff National Park Warns of Rising Rivers, Flooded Trails and Avalanche Hazards

A high streamflow advisory remains in effect for the Bow River as Parks Canada closes flooded areas and advises hikers to avoid several high-elevation trails.

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State of Local Emergency Declared After Campers Stranded Overnight in Kananaskis

State of Local Emergency Declared After Campers Stranded Overnight in Kananaskis

Visitors slept in vehicles after flooding and mudslides cut off both routes out of the area before a temporary evacuation route reopened Monday.

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Wildfire Smoke Settles Over Bow Valley as Air Quality Deteriorates

Wildfire Smoke Settles Over Bow Valley as Air Quality Deteriorates

Environment Canada says smoke drifting from northern Saskatchewan is expected to linger for several days, bringing reduced visibility and increasing health risks across Banff, Canmore and Kananaskis.

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Canada Day Road Closures to Affect Travel Across Canmore and Banff

Canada Day Road Closures to Affect Travel Across Canmore and Banff

Parades in both communities will close key downtown roads for several hours on July 1, with officials urging residents to walk, cycle or use transit where possible.

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Canmore Woman Dies in Highway 1 Collision Near Banff

Canmore Woman Dies in Highway 1 Collision Near Banff

RCMP say a collision reconstructionist examined the scene as westbound traffic backed up for hours during the investigation.

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Update: Canmore Flood Watch Ends, But Kananaskis Remains Under Local Emergency

Update: Canmore Flood Watch Ends, But Kananaskis Remains Under Local Emergency

Evacuation alerts have been lifted in Canmore, but multiple Highway 40 washouts and landslides continue to disrupt travel across Kananaskis.

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