Banff

"As far as we know, those two animals are out there on the landscape being bears."

A Roam Transit bus struck and killed a black bear in Banff on Aug. 1 when two black bears ran out in front of the bus around 10:45 p.m.

With Stoney Nakoda people of all ages attending, the organizers said they want to focus on passing along their traditional language and practices to the next generation with this years theme as the Nakoda language

In her tweet, the woman said she was assaulted by a man on a trail who told her to "go back to her country." 

“They really put themselves in jeopardy by disobeying the laws. Someone is going to get killed one of these days.”

The union representing national park employees has declared an impasse over contract negotiations, including pay. The Public Service Alliance says if an agreement with the government can't be reached members will have the right to strike.

It’s been one year since the bisons have been reintroduced into Banff National Park and they are reaching new heights.

Out of the 5,500 plus staff accommodations in the Bow Valley, Banff provides the most with 2,930 beds, Lake Louise provides 1,661 beds, Kananaskis provides 540 beds and Canmore provides 453

Three people were struck by lightning or electrical ground currents while scrambling in Banff National Park during a severe thunderstorm last weekend

Black bear activity in Banff and Canmore is heightened this summer compared to previous years – wildlife managers believe the wetter and later spring has kept bears in the valley bottoms longer feasting on green-up