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Sunshine’s Slush Cup Returns With Costumes, Crashes, And Cold Water

Sunshine’s Slush Cup Returns With Costumes, Crashes, And Cold Water

Banff Sunshine Village hosted its annual end-of-season pond skim Monday, with skiers and snowboarders attempting to glide across an icy pool in everything from cowboy outfits to Santa suits.

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The Best Lake Louise Alternatives: A Local's Guide

The Best Lake Louise Alternatives: A Local's Guide

Growing crowds, parking pressure and new recreation restrictions are pushing more visitors toward alternative lake destinations across Banff National Park and Yoho National Park

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Is Canmore Becoming Too Expensive For Small Businesses?

Is Canmore Becoming Too Expensive For Small Businesses?

New survey finds many Canmore businesses are worried about rising housing costs, commercial rents, and long-term affordability despite strong revenue growth

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Lake Louise Breaks Snowfall Record During Historic Winter

Lake Louise Breaks Snowfall Record During Historic Winter

Bow Valley ski resorts reported early openings, deep snowpacks, and strong skier demand throughout the season

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Sky Bistro’s New Menu Grounds Banff Fine Dining In Western Canada

Sky Bistro’s New Menu Grounds Banff Fine Dining In Western Canada

Following a two-month renovation, the Banff Gondola restaurant is highlighting regional ingredients, Canadian producers and locally inspired flavours.

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Canmore's Rundle Forebay Signage Raises Questions About Recreational Use

Canmore's Rundle Forebay Signage Raises Questions About Recreational Use

Town and TransAlta say signage near Canmore drinking water reservoir discourages recreation, but questions remain about enforcement

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Canmore Launches Reuse Hub to Keep Construction Waste Out of Landfill

Canmore Launches Reuse Hub to Keep Construction Waste Out of Landfill

Pilot project aims to divert reusable building materials from Francis Cooke Landfill as Bow Valley municipalities push broader waste reduction strategies

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Split Lip Spotted At Sunshine Village Ahead of Slush Cup Weekend

Split Lip Spotted At Sunshine Village Ahead of Slush Cup Weekend

Video captured the well-known Banff grizzly wandering through the resort parking lot while staff rushed to alert guests and keep people clear.

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Winning Design Picked For Banff's Major Downtown Visitor Centre Redevelopment

Winning Design Picked For Banff's Major Downtown Visitor Centre Redevelopment

International jury selects concept led by Canadian and Japanese architecture firms for long-planned transformation of Banff Avenue public space

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“Low-Key Terrifying”: Banff Weighs Second Dog Park Exit After Elk, Coyotes Block Gate

“Low-Key Terrifying”: Banff Weighs Second Dog Park Exit After Elk, Coyotes Block Gate

Resident says aggressive elk, coyotes and other wildlife have repeatedly left park users unable to safely leave Sundance off-leash area

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Report Says Alberta Tourism Fee Hikes Could Cost $164M in Visitor Spending

Report Says Alberta Tourism Fee Hikes Could Cost $164M in Visitor Spending

Tourism industry group warns higher hotel and rental car fees could reduce travel spending and delay investment across Alberta

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Canmore Delays Palliser Pedestrian Crossing To 2031 After Livability Tax Changes

Canmore Delays Palliser Pedestrian Crossing To 2031 After Livability Tax Changes

Projected Livability Tax revenue cuts of more than half prompt council to defer $600,000 crossing design project near Palliser development area

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