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DiManno named Banff mayor for remainder of council term

DiManno named Banff mayor for remainder of council term

“These are big shoes to fill. As a council, I am very proud of our achievements since 2017, thanks to the thoughtful debate we have had on critical issues. I aim to keep us on track with the priorities set by council for the remaining two months of this term, while maintaining our focus on listening to the diversity of voices in our community and working to improve the quality of life for the people of Banff.”
PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

A look at the past week in photography in the Bow Valley as it appeared in the pages of the Rocky Mountain Outlook.
Caution urged during berry season as bears feed

Caution urged during berry season as bears feed

“It’s certainly not a disaster, but it’s sort of fair to below average, a bit more spotty and not as abundant as last year… What this will likely mean is that bears are going to have to travel further afield and moving across the landscape looking for food to get as many calories as they can.”
Man killed in motor vehicle collision near Lake Louise

Man killed in motor vehicle collision near Lake Louise

One man was killed when two pedestrians were hit by a vehicle Thursday morning on the Trans-Canada Highway, just outside of Lake Louise.
Banff RCMP seek information on assault

Banff RCMP seek information on assault

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an assault last month in Banff.
Town of Banff responds to draft park management plan

Town of Banff responds to draft park management plan

“The proposed strategy for moving people sustainably seems like a missed opportunity in its current form given this management plan will guide decision-making for the next 10 years."
As Canada's climate warms, forest fire intensity increases

As Canada's climate warms, forest fire intensity increases

“We’re entering a new territory with more fire activity in our future all over Canada… people who have been fighting fires for 30 to 40 years say they haven’t seen anything like it.”
Banff, Canmore set highest temperatures in their recorded history

Banff, Canmore set highest temperatures in their recorded history

“I don’t know if we’re going to see a heatwave of that magnitude and duration any time soon, but the expectation is as our climate changes, we are going to see more extreme heatwaves more often in summer time.”
PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

A look at the past week in photography in the Bow Valley as it appeared in the pages of the Rocky Mountain Outlook.
Banff COVID cases climb to 20 as province announces plans to end quarantine rules

Banff COVID cases climb to 20 as province announces plans to end quarantine rules

“Just one patient of the 18 in the ICU right now was fully vaccinated – all the rest did not have the benefit that two doses of vaccine offer," said Dr. Deena Henshaw, Alberta's top medical officer of health.
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