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DNA confirms wolf destroyed by Parks near Sunshine Village entered tents at backcountry campground

DNA confirms wolf destroyed by Parks near Sunshine Village entered tents at backcountry campground

"Parks Canada has since received DNA lab results which confirm that the wolf involved in the Egypt Lake incident is the same wolf that was recently put down for exhibiting food conditioned behaviour near Sunshine Village."
Many residents calling for mandatory masks in Banff

Many residents calling for mandatory masks in Banff

“A COVID-19 outbreak in Banff is not a matter of if, but when."
Skier dead after fall in couloir near Moraine Lake

Skier dead after fall in couloir near Moraine Lake

"Something went wrong and he lost control. He tumbled about 400 metres to his death to the rocks on the fan below." 
SUMMER EXPLORER: Tips and tricks for picnicking in the mountains

SUMMER EXPLORER: Tips and tricks for picnicking in the mountains

From charcuterie to foraging fresh salad greens, the Bow Valley has you covered
UPDATE: Three passengers dead, others critically injured after Ice Explorer rollover

UPDATE: Three passengers dead, others critically injured after Ice Explorer rollover

RCMP confirmed Saturday evening (July 18) that three of the 27 passengers on the Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle were killed and others critically injured after a rollover at the Columbia Icefield Adventure
Growing number of endangered birds nesting in Johnston Canyon

Growing number of endangered birds nesting in Johnston Canyon

“This is actually more nesting activity than we’ve had in the past 16 years,” said Daniella Rubeling, the visitor experience manager for Banff National Park.
Canadian junior hockey team looks to host camp in Banff prior to world juniors

Canadian junior hockey team looks to host camp in Banff prior to world juniors

“The big issue is actually a threshold question of whether we would be hosting them or not – and if we have flexibility in our contracts to turn away an entity once we’ve already booked them,” said Coun. Peter Poole.
Open letter to Banff Centre expresses concerns about future of visual arts, Walter Phillips Gallery

Open letter to Banff Centre expresses concerns about future of visual arts, Walter Phillips Gallery

“Through countless expensive rebranding exercises and successive poor leadership from the top of the institution, we are seeing an erosion of the function, reputation, and impact of the centre on the international cultural stage. What does this shift in values mean for the visual arts at Banff Centre in a financially limited, post-COVID reality?”
Parks Canada investigating highway wolf mortality in Banff National Park

Parks Canada investigating highway wolf mortality in Banff National Park

A dead wolf was spotted by the side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park in mid-June, but wasn't reported to Parks Canada until July 14, prompting an investigation.
Banff looking into new solution for sewage sludge

Banff looking into new solution for sewage sludge

“The virus also decimated tourism in Banff, resulting in a significant reduction of biosolids volume sent them for processing, which further impacted their bottom line."
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