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Audit to analyze Canmore's waste, recycling, garbage effectiveness

Audit to analyze Canmore's waste, recycling, garbage effectiveness

“Residents do an amazing job. The folks that do it, do it right. Our contamination is really low.”
Additional Banff Roam service levels supported by commission

Additional Banff Roam service levels supported by commission

“What we’ve seen is if transit is more convenient and easier, people will start to use it. … The ones who don’t have cars are waiting for the bus, but people who have a car will jump in their car because they don't want to wait,”
Canmore dips into reserves for Cougar Creek flood mitigation project

Canmore dips into reserves for Cougar Creek flood mitigation project

"We have to use the reserves now in order to achieve the timelines that benefit our community and then we have to do some really hard work in the upcoming budget."
Heat-stressed larches turning golden earlier than usual, experts say

Heat-stressed larches turning golden earlier than usual, experts say

“We are starting to see some change in colour and with that comes more visitation. Fall is traditionally a busy time for visitation in Kananaskis Country.”
Hot, dry August pushes fire danger up again in Banff, Kananaskis

Hot, dry August pushes fire danger up again in Banff, Kananaskis

Environment Canada says 35.3 mm of rain fell in Banff as of Aug. 27 compared to the monthly average of 60.1 mm.
COMMENTARY: Dispatches from the other side of collapse

COMMENTARY: Dispatches from the other side of collapse

After 25 years of exploring and explaining the global water and water-related climate crisis, I find myself at the limits of what I know and think, or even can think and the lies and misinformation I can tolerate regarding the global climate threat.
EDITORIAL: Active modes of transit success relies on buy-in of individuals

EDITORIAL: Active modes of transit success relies on buy-in of individuals

The ongoing transition or evening of the playing field between vehicles, cycling, pedestrians and public transit will continue for the foreseeable future in the Bow Valley and across the world. For several years, the majority of valley municipalities

EDITORIAL: Electric vehicles are the future, but getting there is the hard part

EDITORIAL: The future of vehicles will be electric. Though polarizing and seemingly far off, through legislation and policy by governments from across the world it’s not a matter of if but when the majority of drivers will have an electric vehicle.
Fire ban for Kootenay, Yoho national parks, Banff remains under extreme fire danger

Fire ban for Kootenay, Yoho national parks, Banff remains under extreme fire danger

A fire ban has been put in place for Kootenay and Yoho national parks.
EDITORIAL: Devastating wildfire season leaves lasting impacts

EDITORIAL: Devastating wildfire season leaves lasting impacts

The province is in the midst of its annual wildfire season and the Bow Valley is no exception.