Lake Louise

“We’re ready for whatever this summer throws at us,” said Nate Horner, Alberta’s minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development.

“In the past several months, I've come to really fully understand that the solutions to the problems that this community and this region face start at a provincial level. One of the keys to the success of us overcoming these challenges is having a partner in government and an MLA who works with other levels of government as partners and equals, and that's a relationship that's built on trust and mutual desires to make the lives of the people in our communities better.”

“It seems like a short-term political calculation that could influence long-term governance decisions at the municipal level. It is cause for concern, and we worry that it may set a dangerous precedent."

“First and foremost, what we really want to do is rebuild year-round demand,” said Nancy DaDalt, director of visitor experience for BLLT

The provincial budget will see money head to the Canmore Nordic Centre for much-needed upgrades and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities on Crown lands.

Among the Canadian athletes is multiple world cup gold medallist Kris Mahler of Canmore.

“Climate change and other environmental forces challenge the integrity of ecosystems and the condition of Parks Canada natural resources. We’re taking action on a wide arrange of fronts, including invasive species, actions related to our assets and trying to protect our assets from the effects of climate change.”

Sal Rasheed is the new superintendent of Banff National Park, and Francois Masse is the new superintendent of the Lake Louise, Yoho, Kootenay field unit.

“The consequences of doubling the rail line may lead to increased wildlife mortality, changes in gene flow and ultimately impair the ability of wildlife populations to persist over the long term,” said Tony Clevenger, a board member with Bow Valley Naturalists and a well-known wildlife research scientist.

Canmore's population grew 14.3 per cent between 2016-21, while Banff's was up 5.8 per cent over the same period