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Parks weighing options to tackle whirling disease in Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Parks weighing options to tackle whirling disease in Yoho, Kootenay national parks

“There have been instances where the management tool most effective to manage whirling disease spread in very localized waterbodies [is eradicating fish]. It is a management tool that we are considering.”
Whirling disease shuts down human access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park

Whirling disease shuts down human access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park

“Aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to the health of national parks and vital aquatic ecosystems."
Food-conditioned black bear heading into den in Banff National Park

Food-conditioned black bear heading into den in Banff National Park

“Feeding wildlife is dangerous and it kills bears.”
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?
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.
Banff black bear appears conditioned to human food

Banff black bear appears conditioned to human food

“Parks Canada staff respond to hundreds of human-wildlife incidents each year that involve unsecured human food or garbage.”
'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.
Parks Canada reviewing shuttle services to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Parks Canada reviewing shuttle services to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake

Lake Louise RCMP with help from Alberta RCMP Traffic, Alberta Sheriffs, and Parks Canada conducted a two-day commercial vehicle inspection at Moraine Lake, with 33 of 50 passing inspections, 14 put out of service, and six requiring immediate attention.
LETTER: Berry crop failure leading to bears in towns

LETTER: Berry crop failure leading to bears in towns

Editor: The almost total berry crop failure this summer has resulted in undernourished bears looking for food wherever they can find it. Banff and Canmore have conducted a rather thorough campaign to remove fruit trees and berry bushes that could
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.