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Rocky Mountain Outlook•1d ago•Local

Banff mayor urges Parks Canada to move railway lands plan forward amid record traffic

Vehicle volumes in Banff were the highest ever recorded in July and August

CBC Edmonton•1d ago•News

Jasper to gain land-use authority after 30-year push

Parks Canada and the municipality of Jasper are working together to transfer land-use authority from the federal agency to local governance. Richard Ireland has spent 30 years fighting for local planning control, a battle sparked decades ago over perceptions that Banff mishandled its own developm...

Rocky Mountain Outlook•1d ago•Local

Bigger power line plans raise water, wildlife, easement concerns in Harvie Heights

Alberta Electric System Operator says a double circuit is needed for a portion of AltaLink’s transmission line rebuild between Canmore and Banff, but residents are questioning what the expanded project could mean for Harvie Heights’ water supply and wildlife habitat

Rocky Mountain Outlook•1d ago•Local

Banff moves to curb stormwater pollution threatening Bow River

“The problem is well documented now and we’re at the point right now where we want to get on with it and start planning how to solve this problem.”

Calgary Herald•1d ago•News

Parks Canada cuts 53-year-old rescue dog program in Banff

Banff's last rescue dog tracked 156 individuals, located 57 people missing in the park and helped solve two murders in Banff

Rocky Mountain Outlook•2d ago•Local

Banff senator warns against using referendum results to 'scapegoat immigrants'

“Our residents know that immigration is essential to our local tourism industry, and our communities have a long track record of welcoming newcomers from around the world.”

Rocky Mountain Outlook•3d ago•Local

PHOTOS: Banff senior boys volleyball tournament serves intense action on court

Banff Bears and visiting teams battled through spikes, dives and rallies during the Banff Community High School Senior Boys Volleyball Tournament on Oct. 23-24.

Rocky Mountain Outlook•4d ago•Local

The Wardens bringing mountain melodies back to Banff

"Our show's not just about singing songs, it's about telling really gripping mountain stories."

Rocky Mountain Outlook•4d ago•Local

Bow Valley filmmakers in the spotlight at Banff mountain film festival

"Renewal" and "She Measures the Earth" screen back-to-back on Sunday (Nov. 8) as part of the Bow Valley Showcase.

Rocky Mountain Outlook•5d ago•Local

Calgarians fined for illegal camping in environmentally sensitive area in Banff National Park

“Impacts like this, which might seem small for one offender, become amplified when other people commit these kinds of offences.”

Daily Hive Edmonton•5d ago•Local

New Korean Tim Hortons is way more Canadian than your local Tims

A new Tim Hortons location just opened in Seoul, South Korea, and the experience offers such a hefty dose of Canadiana that it’s surprisingly more Canadian than what you can find at home. The new Tim Hortons flagship store, called Banff Town Seongsu, is located in Seoul’s trendy Seongsu neighbour...

Rocky Mountain Outlook•5d ago•Local

Petition opposing end of search dog program in Banff National Park draws 5,500 signatures in first two days

“This program is essential to park visitor safety, responding to thousands of calls…This is a small team that has a huge impact on visitor safety.”

Rocky Mountain Outlook•5d ago•Local

Bold black bear collared after eluding capture for most of summer in Banff National Park

Two female bears were involved in this summer's incidents at backcountry campgrounds along Lake Minnewanka

Rocky Mountain Outlook•5d ago•Local

‘We’re very concerned”: union worries about looming Parks Canada job cuts in Banff National Park

“Parks Canada hasn’t shared directly with the union at this time which particular jobs they’re looking to cut."

Rocky Mountain Outlook•6d ago•Local

Bearspaw First Nation makes history with bison hunt in Banff

“The second they smelled us, they knew. They started taking off. These buffalo out there were wild.”

Daily Hive Edmonton•6d ago•Local

Major construction eyed for a very busy Banff street in 2028

A bustling street in the heart of Banff is set to get a major makeover, with the Town hoping work can begin in 2028 on the project. Wolf Street is planned to be reconstructed in 2028 between Bear Street and Banff Avenue to replace the water main and storm drainage system under the road, which are...

Rocky Mountain Outlook•6d ago•Local

Mobile mammography trailer to visit Banff

A mobile mammography trailer will be at the Mineral Springs Hospital, located at 305 Lynx Street, from November 16-19.

Rocky Mountain Outlook•7d ago•Local

Nearly 9 in 10 voters in Banff, Canmore chose for Alberta to remain in Canada

Polls show 89.2 per cent of voters in Banff and 86.7 per cent in Canmore chose Option 1 in Alberta referendum – above the Banff-Kananaskis riding average of 80 per cent and province-wide average of 75 per cent

Rocky Mountain Outlook•7d ago•Local

Banff wolf pup put down to 'prevent further suffering' after fight with bull elk

"The wolf approached a bull elk and sustained critical injuries during the encounter, as the elk defended itself against the perceived threat."

Rocky Mountain Outlook•7d ago•Local

Banff MP launches petition to save Parks Canada search-and-rescue dog program

As part of his petition, William Stevenson, the Conservative MP for Yellowhead, said the program has played a critical role in protecting public safety, locating missing people, and supporting emergency response operations in Canada’s mountain national parks.

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