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Town of Banff facilities show decrease in emissions, energy costs

Town of Banff facilities show decrease in emissions, energy costs

“Administration is working diligently on improving the use of energy in our assets. ... Planning for energy efficiency upgrades has been integrated into the capital maintenance budget process so that opportunities for upgrades are utilized.”
RCMP going door-to-door to make sure all Jasper residents are evacuated as wildfire threatens townsite

RCMP going door-to-door to make sure all Jasper residents are evacuated as wildfire threatens townsite

At least 35 RCMP officers are on the ground to ensure safety and help with the evacuation process, while all seniors’ living facilities and patients at the Jasper hospital have been evacuated to Hinton.
Florida governor given Foothills whiskies after Stanley Cup bet

Florida governor given Foothills whiskies after Stanley Cup bet

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent two bottles of Foothills whisky to Florida governor Ron DeSantis to make good on a Stanley Cup wager.
Parks Canada evacuating backcountry campers out safely due to Jasper wildfires

Parks Canada evacuating backcountry campers out safely due to Jasper wildfires

"We will work to ensure that those in the backcountry can leave, or are evacuated, safely."
Residents, tourists fleeing Jasper wildfires urged to follow directions from authorities

Residents, tourists fleeing Jasper wildfires urged to follow directions from authorities

Residents and tourists fleeing wildfires in Jasper told to head to British Columbia before selecting different routes back to Alberta
Banff fire crews quick to snuff out fire at Johnson Lake

Banff fire crews quick to snuff out fire at Johnson Lake

A small wildfire at Johnson Lake in Banff National Park is believed to have been started by an illegal campfire
High compliance with Banff's single-use item bylaw

High compliance with Banff's single-use item bylaw

“I’m so proud of our community and our destination. I think this is such a shining example of what we can do when we come together under a same set of values and really hold ourselves to a high standard of leadership and try and blaze that trail.”
LETTER: Grizzly hunt cause for concern in Bow Valley

LETTER: Grizzly hunt cause for concern in Bow Valley

LETTER: In regard to the reopening of the grizzly hunt, in a time when the planet is suffering more, and stressors are ever more present, our provincial government seems to be going the way of the luddites.
Town of Jasper, Jasper National Park ordered to evacuate amid wildfire danger

Town of Jasper, Jasper National Park ordered to evacuate amid wildfire danger

Thousands are fleeing Jasper amid wildfire danger
Elite Canmore mountain biker earns first big win in short course

Elite Canmore mountain biker earns first big win in short course

Logan Sadesky claims gold in Canada Cup XCC.
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