Local News

Tourism hot spots are showing signs of recovery from the global economic crisis, according to a new report, but local officials warn there are still some struggles ahead.

Having problems with your cellphone lately? It turns out you are not alone. Some cellphone customers in the Canmore area have been experiencing serious service issues with different service providers.

A Calgary man who became lost in the dark on Mount Fairview is lucky to be alive after tumbling about 50 metres over cliffs in the early morning hours of Monday (Sept. 5). The 21-year-old man’s friends used a cellphone to raise the alarm at 3 a.m.

Driving a vehicle off road in Banff has resulted in an arrest under national park regulations. On Thursday (Sept. 1), said Warden Terry Willis, the operator of a four-wheel vehicle was arrested after driving on ski runs at Sunshine Village.

A Swiss man was fined $500 in court after pleading guilty to camping without a permit and breaking other restrictions along Minnewanka Trail.

Visitors and residents are being reminded to stay on alert during the fall elk rut in Banff – a time of year when male elk can be extremely unpredictable and dangerous.

Administration fees charged to Banff Housing Corporation homeowners are going up significantly to cover the cost of service levels for existing housing developments.

Fire crews in Banff National Park are lighting up an area in the Red Deer River Valley this month to boost wildlife habitat and control the spread of mountain pine beetles.

The owners of the new Canadian Tire store in Canmore are excited about moving into the community and their fast approaching store opening.

A TransAlta contractor who used his keys to enter a power access road in order to fish in Banff National Park was fined $400 last week.