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Mama grizzly abandons cubs; youngsters fending for themselves against hordes of tourists in K-Country

Mama grizzly abandons cubs; youngsters fending for themselves against hordes of tourists in K-Country

“That’s our big fear – that someone who really doesn't understand will stop and throw some food out the window that these bears will key into that,” said John Paczkowski, human-wildlife coexistence team leader for Alberta Parks.
Closed since 2020, Mount Lady Macdonald trail reopens to public

Closed since 2020, Mount Lady Macdonald trail reopens to public

“Kudos to (Alberta) Parks for coming up with something they could do. They’ve come up with a bypass for the part of the trail that’s no longer there.”
Grizzly bear encounters prompt trail closures in K-Country

Grizzly bear encounters prompt trail closures in K-Country

“In both incidents, the bear did not make contact with the hikers and there were no injuries. In both instances, there were no signs of cubs.”
PHOTOS: Rundle's Revenge hits Canmore Nordic Centre

PHOTOS: Rundle's Revenge hits Canmore Nordic Centre

PHOTOS: Rundle's Revenge hits Canmore Nordic Centre
COMMENTARY: What does a UCP win mean for health care in our province?

COMMENTARY: What does a UCP win mean for health care in our province?

COMMENTARY: Health care and affordability were the top issues identified by Albertan voters in the lead-up to the election, so let us consider what a UCP majority means for the health of Albertans.
EDITORIAL: Protecting bears takes people, organizations working together

EDITORIAL: Protecting bears takes people, organizations working together

It’s that time of year where hungry bears are searching for anything to replenish their appetite after a long winter of sleep.
PHOTOS: Canmore Coupe Canada Cup takes over Nordic Centre

PHOTOS: Canmore Coupe Canada Cup takes over Nordic Centre

PHOTOS: Canmore Coupe Canada Cup takes over Nordic Centre
Mayoral panel discusses impacts of Banff-Calgary passenger rail

Mayoral panel discusses impacts of Banff-Calgary passenger rail

“This is a project that’s going to develop the region. It’s not one municipality, it’s each municipality within a region and how they support each other.”
Wacky weather hits Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis

Wacky weather hits Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis

BANFF – Hot on the heels of well above normal temperatures, snow is dumping at higher elevations in Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley and forcing a rare June snowstorm warning for the Icefields Parkway.
EDITORIAL: Memories of 2013 floods show valley's perseverance in time of need

EDITORIAL: Memories of 2013 floods show valley's perseverance in time of need

EDITORIAL: No matter if it’s 10, 20 or 30 years, the 2013 floods will always be a part of the area’s history for better or worse. But when people look back in years to come, their determination and resolve will always be remembered.
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