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Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) flood recovery chief administrative officer Dale Mather is continuing to work with Lafarge to justify a large invoice for the price per tonne of rock used during June’s state of emergency. Lafarge submitted a $1.

Headlines around the country and even the world detailing bear 122’s eating habits in Banff National Park have some concerned that grizzlies in the park are being portrayed in a misleading way.

A detailed hazard and risk assessment of Cougar Creek has revealed the June 2013 flood event was more rare than originally suspected.

The option for a one-day business licence for photographers working in the Town of Banff is being expanded to several other businesses. On Thursday (Dec.

Banff National Park is planning $6 million worth of work in 2014 to repair damage from the June flood.

A bull elk had its antlers removed last week after becoming entangled in Christmas tree lights and decorations.

Banff politicians are throwing initial support behind several new staffing positions for 2014, but turning down other new hires as they head into deliberations next month on a $30-plus million operating budget.

The issue of large scale events and the increasing number of them being held in Banff National Park came up at Parks Canada’s recent planning forum earlier this month.

Squinting through the darkness with rifle and flashlight in hand, Fish and Wildlife Officer Dave Dickson follows fresh cougar tracks weaving through the snow on a silent sunless morning on Blue Grouse Ridge road.

Canmore RCMP are warning residents in the community of an attempted fraud scheme. On Monday (Dec.