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The new and improved Powderface Creek trail is open.

“It was an amazing game,” said Philp of his debut against the Nashville Predators on Oct. 31. “I thought just the energy from all the guys was just so much fun to be a part of and having my family here was incredible.”

Biathlon selection trials are this week (Nov. 6, 8-9) in Canmore with those picked playing a crucial early season role for the national team’s 2026 Olympic aspirations.

Night runners race at the 2024 Banff Winterstart 5 Miler Night Run on Banff Avenue on Saturday (Nov. 2). The Banff Winterstart 5 Miler Night Run is an out and back route along Banff Avenue and up Tunnel Mountain Road in the dark, with 1,200 racers participated to mark its 35th anniversary this year.

The Eagles aim to snap the losing streak Friday (Nov. 8) at home against the Whitecourt Wolverines.

The Banff Marathon is stepping away from its longest race starting in June 2025

“I’m hoping to kind of punch in the top-15 more often and looking to kind of find some top-10 results, if possible.”

A decision by town council to pick up costs at the 11th hour of maintaining a new outdoor skating rink iced the cake for the Rotary Club of Banff.

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