Local News

The Town of Banff’s plans for an off-leash dog park haven’t gone to the dogs – but Parks Canada wants to make sure a critical wildlife corridor nearby isn’t compromised.

While the logging occurring in the Castle special place may seem well removed from the Bow Valley, it has wide-ranging implications for grizzly bears and their ability to move on the landscape.

Parks Canada is investigating a report that cross-country skiers illegally entered an area closed to protect a hibernating black bear huddled beneath a tree in Banff National Park.

Dave Weighell never suspected the first time he’d see a cougar, it would be plunging its fangs into his dog’s neck.

Efforts to find a sustainable solution for Banff’s biosolids and organic waste are close to being finalized and are expected to result in a profitable fertilizer product.

Two snowboarders spent a cold night waiting for rescue after losing their way in searching for prime snow near Sunshine last weekend.

Parks Canada’s appeal against a decision to permanently allow a law office in a public service land use district has been denied.

While development on the south side of Canmore has gone through several stages over the years, from Three Sisters Resorts to Three Sisters Mountain Village, to suffering a setback when the operation went into receivership, the area remains a going co

In order to ensure the recovery of Alberta’s threatened grizzly bear population, clear, definable recovery targets need to be set.

The Town of Banff is investigating the possibility of triennial budgeting in a bid to make the cumbersome process more efficient.