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Deadly avalanche kills snowmobiler near Golden

Deadly avalanche kills snowmobiler near Golden

A 30-year-old Calgary man was killed in an avalanche that struck a group of snowmobilers west of Golden, B.C., on Saturday (Feb. 20). Golden-Field RCMP said a group of four triggered a size three avalanche in the Quartz Creek area.
Parks offer to Siksika considered

Parks offer to Siksika considered

A resolution to a longstanding land claim by the Siksika First Nation in Banff National Park may soon be settled once and for all.
No direction to review Lake Louise guidelines - Parks CEO

No direction to review Lake Louise guidelines - Parks CEO

Controversial ski area guidelines for Lake Louise approved quietly before the federal election was called at the beginning of August are not currently being reconsidered by Parks Canada.
SLS shifts Jamieson log haul to private route

SLS shifts Jamieson log haul to private route

Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) is moving its Jamieson and Richards roads log hauling operation to an alternate route.
Free park entry in 2017 cause for concern at forum

Free park entry in 2017 cause for concern at forum

Free entry into national parks across Canada to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation is causing concern for residents of the Bow Valley.
Women of Distinction to be honoured

Women of Distinction to be honoured

YWCA Banff and Soroptimist International will honour three amazing women who call the Bow Valley home on International Women’s Day. Dr.
Dwindling numbers cause Field school closure

Dwindling numbers cause Field school closure

Field’s elementary school is closing at the end of the school year.
New B&B opens on Cougar St.

New B&B opens on Cougar St.

A new bed and breakfast home is opening on Cougar Street in Banff, bringing the total number of legal B&Bs in the tourist town to 43. At a meeting Wednesday (Feb.
Court ruling may allow Maligne tent cabins

Court ruling may allow Maligne tent cabins

A federal court decision leaves the door open for development of commercial tent cabins on the shores of Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park.
Stoney couple fights to bring back culture

Stoney couple fights to bring back culture

What do they want? Their culture back. When do they want it? Now. A Stoney couple has teamed up to create a non-profit organization focusing on bringing culture and tradition back to the reserve.
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