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Saskatchewan Glacier records unprecedented melting during summer heatwave

Saskatchewan Glacier records unprecedented melting during summer heatwave

“What is clear, based on earlier surveys, is that we haven’t seen that degree of melt we’re experiencing now ever before.”
Endangered black swift numbers increasing in Banff's Johnston Canyon

Endangered black swift numbers increasing in Banff's Johnston Canyon

“They are just such cool and intriguing birds,” said Banff National Park resource conservation officer Jennifer Reimer of endangered black swifts.
Plastic pumpkins pitched to avoid attracting wildlife this Halloween

Plastic pumpkins pitched to avoid attracting wildlife this Halloween

“Nowadays, you can get these electric ones and they look so much like a real pumpkin,” said Blair Fyten, a human-wildlife coexistence specialist with Banff National Park.
Mixed reviews on recommendation to expand membership of Banff's finance committee

Mixed reviews on recommendation to expand membership of Banff's finance committee

A key recommendation in a report commissioned by Banff and Lake Louise Hospitality Association is expansion of the governance and finance committee to include business and community leaders to encourage increased dialogue, transparency and policy development.
Expressions of interest to be examined for potential energy from waste facility

Expressions of interest to be examined for potential energy from waste facility

“Unless it’s piling up on the street, no one really cares about garbage. Many people think it goes in the bin, out to the curb and someone picks it up. That person doesn’t just take it home. It’s important to understand where your garbage and recycling go. When they understand what goes into waste management and they look at the SAEWA project and wonder why we’re not already doing it.”
PHOTOS: Banff council sworn in for new term

PHOTOS: Banff council sworn in for new term

PHOTOS: The newly elected Banff council was sworn in Monday (Oct. 25) afternoon at town hall.
Transit commission passes 2022 budget for Roam

Transit commission passes 2022 budget for Roam

“We’re hoping to achieve about 10 per cent above the 2019 levels. The caveat on that is dependant on the visitor population coming back strongly and that’s unknown with COVID-19 restrictions and the general comfort with travelling."
Canmore's Helen Sovdat wins Summit of Excellence

Canmore's Helen Sovdat wins Summit of Excellence

“I want women to know it’s worthwhile to follow their dreams and passions in the mountains and take on leadership roles.”
PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley
Banff adjusts utility reserve transfers to help residents in COVID-19 recovery

Banff adjusts utility reserve transfers to help residents in COVID-19 recovery

Banff’s town council has made some changes to its dollar transfers to the municipality’s water and sewer savings accounts to allow time for the community to recover from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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