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Black bear survives vehicle strike

Black bear survives vehicle strike

Parks Canada believes a black bear that was struck by a van on the Minnewanka Loop survived the impact. Several black bears are feeding roadside due to buffaloberries in the area
Task forces set up to advise on caribou recovery

Task forces set up to advise on caribou recovery

Task forces to provide recommendations to Alberta government on recovering threatened caribou.
Adam Waterous first local appointed as new Banff Centre board chair

Adam Waterous first local appointed as new Banff Centre board chair

Premier Jason Kenney officially appointed Waterous on Thursday (Aug. 15) after the previous board chair, David Weyant, was appointed as board chair of Alberta Health Services.
Banff council denies delay for Bear Street construction project

Banff council denies delay for Bear Street construction project

The motion put forward asked that the Town begin construction in April 2021 rather than 2020 to allow for more communication as well as planning to ensure businesses in the area aren’t negatively impacted.
Hikers fined $1,200 each for entering closed area at Johnston Canyon

Hikers fined $1,200 each for entering closed area at Johnston Canyon

"The concern of Parks Canada is that this area is home to the endangered black swift, whose population has deteriorated significantly in the past years."
Wolf killed in Banff along Trans-Canada Highway

Wolf killed in Banff along Trans-Canada Highway

It's the second wolf from the Bow Valley wolf pack to be struck and killed by a vehicle along the Trans-Canada Highway this year
CP Rail building staff houses at end of proposed parking lot by Banff Train Station

CP Rail building staff houses at end of proposed parking lot by Banff Train Station

The construction of two new staff houses for CP Rail by the Banff Train Station has already begun at the far end of what will soon be a free parking lot.
Family recounts rare wolf attack at Banff National Park campground

Family recounts rare wolf attack at Banff National Park campground

“Matt literally threw his body in front of me and the boys, and fought the wolf as it ripped apart our tent and his arms and hands. We were screaming for help as he was fighting it and trying to save us, for what felt like an eternity."
Wolf that attacked Banff camper was in 'poor condition'

Wolf that attacked Banff camper was in 'poor condition'

Rampart Creek Campground, where the attack happened, was reopened to the public on Monday (Aug. 12) after officials with Parks Canada confirmed through DNA testing they had destroyed the wolf involved.
New study highlights food issues in Banff

New study highlights food issues in Banff

"If we are looking at health in all facets – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually – food is key to all of those."