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Parks Canada issues seasonal closure at Johnston Canyon to protect endangered birds

Parks Canada issues seasonal closure at Johnston Canyon to protect endangered birds

"I think too often it is forgotten that the national parks exists to preserve our wild habitats first and foremost – they don't exist solely for the benefit of visitors."
Banff, Canmore gardeners getting greenhouses open

Banff, Canmore gardeners getting greenhouses open

“With limited recreation activities and the fact that 85 to 90 per cent of Banff’s population was laid off, and with food security, this is one way we can provide some mental health benefits as well as being able to watch your garden grow.”
Local funds to be raised at Stay At Home Gala

Local funds to be raised at Stay At Home Gala

“This is an opportunity to raise some funds for COVID-19 emergency grants in the Bow Valley and sit back and enjoy an evening of song, celebration and inspiring words from across Canada and closer to home in Alberta.”
Sighting of white grizzly bear in Banff 'exceedingly rare'

Sighting of white grizzly bear in Banff 'exceedingly rare'

“I have never in all my time working with grizzly bears – since the early 1980s – seen a white grizzly bear. I’ve seen a really, really blond grizzly, but never a white one," said Canmore-based grizzly bear expert Mike Gibeau.
Banff's push for CP pedestrian crossing still on track

Banff's push for CP pedestrian crossing still on track

The Town of Banff will continue discussions with Canadian Pacific for a safe train track crossing for pedestrians near the industrial compound
Tourism recovery task force to be launched in Banff

Tourism recovery task force to be launched in Banff

“Rather than recovering to what we were, it’s an opportunity for discussions and planning on what we want to be as a tourism destination,” said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen.
COVID-19 testing now available in Bow Valley

COVID-19 testing now available in Bow Valley

“Not everyone will need a face-to-face consultation. For example, it may be more appropriate to have a phone appointment with a physician, or another health professional at the clinic."
Above average snowpack levels in front ranges of Rocky Mountains

Above average snowpack levels in front ranges of Rocky Mountains

"We had a pretty decent snow year in Canmore this year, not a lot of melting through chinooks and the snowpack has stayed with us." 
Easy Eats hits the Banff streets with success at launch

Easy Eats hits the Banff streets with success at launch

"The whole point of this thing is 100 per cent for community support, and it made us feel like we were supporting our community – so we are glad to hear what to hoped to achieve, we have been able to do."
Banff checkstops turned away 240 weekend day-trippers

Banff checkstops turned away 240 weekend day-trippers

“As we ask Calgarians to please not visit the Bow Valley right now, we also have to follow our own advice," said Mayor Karen Sorensen.
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