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Freedivers cleanup collected trash during the Lake Clean-up at Cascade Ponds in Banff National Park on Sunday (Sept. 29). To protect and preserve the underwater environment, the Alberta Underwater Council (AUC) holds an underwater clean-up dives every year.

"These winds, combined with above seasonal temperatures and a lack of precipitation are causing a sharp increase in the wildfire danger."

"Moving the nest from unsafe energized equipment to the new location will allow them to return to the same nest and will help ensure the reliability of the transmission system."

“People who've been affected by Jasper still need help, and we want to do something,” said singer Heather Jean Jordan.

This law will enable the transfer of land-use planning and development authorities from Parks Canada to the Municipality of Jasper.

Town of Banff officials say they have no authority to restrict people from entering the community or to close roads unless it is an imminent emergency.

“This partnership and changes we’re exploring will allow us to deliver more powerful prevention and intervention services.”

“This should be a good piece of protein for a bear to feed on before denning,” said Blair Fyten, a human-wildlife coexistence specialist for Banff National Park.