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Kananaskis council planning review of wildfire mitigation strategy

Kananaskis council planning review of wildfire mitigation strategy

With a review of the land use order will come an update to KID’s wildfire mitigation strategy – last updated in 2015 – to evaluate future efforts and funding to reduce the threat of wildfire in KID.
COMMENTARY: Cleaning up our act in healthcare

COMMENTARY: Cleaning up our act in healthcare

The healthcare system is tasked with saving lives and improving the health of populations and individuals, but what if it is contributing to environmental degradation and global warming, and making us sicker in the process?
Peak performance: Canmore sharpshooter summits every visible peak in area

Peak performance: Canmore sharpshooter summits every visible peak in area

After three years, a local summited every named and unnamed peak around Canmore - 94 in total
Snowy, icy roads lead to accidents in Canmore, national park regions

Snowy, icy roads lead to accidents in Canmore, national park regions

“Snowfall amounts may vary significantly as some of the snow will melt on contact with the warm ground,” states Environment Canada in the snowfall warning.
'Significant’ snowfall to hit Banff, Canmore, K-Country

'Significant’ snowfall to hit Banff, Canmore, K-Country

Snow is coming to the Bow Valley and Kananaskis.
Canmore hiker wearing earbuds forced to deploy bear spray in close encounter

Canmore hiker wearing earbuds forced to deploy bear spray in close encounter

“The person who encountered the bear is new to Canmore and was taking a walk wearing earbuds, which potentially affected their ability to hear."
PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley
Calls to cancel eastern slopes coal mining renewed in Canmore

Calls to cancel eastern slopes coal mining renewed in Canmore

The mountain town’s coal mining history dates back to 1883, but since its last operations ceased in 1979, it has become more synonymous with tourism.
EDITORIAL: Banff field unit missing the message – again

EDITORIAL: Banff field unit missing the message – again

A core mandate of any public institution is to be open and transparent with information, but also have public safety be a main priority.
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle collision in Kananaskis Country

Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle collision in Kananaskis Country

An 18-year-old motorcyclist from Drumheller was killed in a single-vehicle collision on Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country on Sunday (Oct. 8).
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