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Calls to cancel eastern slopes coal mining renewed in Canmore

Calls to cancel eastern slopes coal mining renewed in Canmore

The mountain town’s coal mining history dates back to 1883, but since its last operations ceased in 1979, it has become more synonymous with tourism.
Female grizzly bear carving out living in human-dominated landscape

Female grizzly bear carving out living in human-dominated landscape

“Females will teach their cubs where it is safe to cross rivers, how to avoid certain other creatures of all sorts, where it is safe to bed for the hot afternoon, where to look and how to look for food, what trails go where and so on."
Banff MMA fighter ‘ready for war’ at Rumble in the Cage 66

Banff MMA fighter ‘ready for war’ at Rumble in the Cage 66

“There’s no nerves, no anxiety, just me getting excited to legally put my hands on the other man.”
Traditional Canada Day parade returning to Banff

Traditional Canada Day parade returning to Banff

“We, of course, will encourage muscle-power for participation in the parade but we will also allow vehicle parade participants.”
EDITORIAL: Banff field unit missing the message – again

EDITORIAL: Banff field unit missing the message – again

A core mandate of any public institution is to be open and transparent with information, but also have public safety be a main priority.
Banff's limited land may hinder disc golf course idea

Banff's limited land may hinder disc golf course idea

“I’ve never played it, but I have friends who do and I know it is very popular, but I have a feeling it’s going to be a space issue.”
Banff to consider enhanced tactics to protect community from wildfire

Banff to consider enhanced tactics to protect community from wildfire

“The word ‘unprecedented’ doesn’t do justice to the severity of the wildfires in Canada this year,” said Yan Boulanger, research scientist in forest ecology at Natural Resources Canada in a statement.
PHOTOS: 50th annual Turkey Trot celebrates Thanksgiving tradition

PHOTOS: 50th annual Turkey Trot celebrates Thanksgiving tradition

PHOTOS: 50th annual Turkey Trot celebrates Thanksgiving tradition
Banff under town-wide bear warning

Banff under town-wide bear warning

A town-wide warning is in place for Banff because of several bears in the area, including Grizzly Bear No. 122 a.k.a. The Boss.
PHOTOS: Celebrating 10 years of Banff Pride

PHOTOS: Celebrating 10 years of Banff Pride

PHOTOS: Celebrating 10 years of Banff Pride