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Grizzlies adapting to crossing structures

Grizzlies adapting to crossing structures

A significant portion of Banff’s grizzly bear population is using wildlife crossing structures to safely get across the busy Trans-Canada Highway and access important habitat, according to a new landmark study.
Baker Creek fire planned for fall

Baker Creek fire planned for fall

A large 800-hectare prescribed fire in the Baker Creek area of Banff National Park is on the books for this year in a bid to slow the spread of mountain pine beetle and improve grizzly bear habitat.
CRTC approves radio station for Banff Centre

CRTC approves radio station for Banff Centre

The Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission has approved a new commercial radio station application by the Banff Centre, as well as a change of ownership for Park Radio.
Three seek re-election as councillors

Three seek re-election as councillors

Current Councillors Sean Krausert, Joanna McCallum and Vi Sandford each hope to return to their jobs in fall as second-term local politicians.
BREAKING NEWS – Grizzly causes trail closures in Banff

BREAKING NEWS – Grizzly causes trail closures in Banff

A dangerously close encounter for hikers who stumbled across a large grizzly bear feeding on a carcass has forced the temporary closure of the Sundance Canyon Loop and Sundance Pass trails in Banff.
BREAKING NEWS – Two black bears dead on weekend

BREAKING NEWS – Two black bears dead on weekend

An adult female black bear attracted to food in a campsite in Mt. Kidd RV Park in Kananaskis Country was destroyed, Saturday (Aug. 10).
Province announces $20 million for erosion

Province announces $20 million for erosion

The provincial government will put $20 million towards addressing issues of erosion that occurred at the end of June when communities across southwest Alberta experienced unprecedented flooding.
Kootenay Park fire – a decade later

Kootenay Park fire – a decade later

A massive wildfire swept a destructive path through Kootenay National Park in 2003, but 10 years after the fire, there are signs of new life and growth in the blackened area.
Burgess worm had relatives around globe

Burgess worm had relatives around globe

Burgess Shale researchers have unlocked an ancient mystery behind the life of one of the 505-million-year-old fossil bed’s nightmarish worms.
Incumbents Miskow and Ridley not running again

Incumbents Miskow and Ridley not running again

Canmore town councillors Jim Ridley and Gordie Miskow have decided to not return to politics in the upcoming fall municipal election.
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