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Presumed drowning victim was swimming in ‘very dangerous’ area

Presumed drowning victim was swimming in ‘very dangerous’ area

“The water flow in this area is not normal. There’s levies in the water that have the ability to pull people under and the water, although it looks fairly calm on the surface, it’s actually a lot stronger flow than what one would think. It is a very dangerous place."
Bow Valley Food Alliance receives $131K in funding

Bow Valley Food Alliance receives $131K in funding

“Combined, the Bow Valley Food Alliance believes that this work will lead to more resilient and sustainable food systems, a vital step in ensuring our communities will make it through the pandemic.”
MD of Bighorn could lose up to $500k if proposed oil and gas tax breaks approved

MD of Bighorn could lose up to $500k if proposed oil and gas tax breaks approved

The MD of Bighorn could lose almost half a million in revenue from its annual budget if a proposal to give oil and gas companies a tax break is approved by the UCP government
Motorcyclists taken to hospital after 1A crash

Motorcyclists taken to hospital after 1A crash

Two motorcyclists are in hospital with serious, but non life-threatening injuries after a collision on Highway 1A near the Yamnuska day use area, Saturday afternoon (Aug. 8)
River search underway for possible missing swimmer near Seebe

River search underway for possible missing swimmer near Seebe

A search of the Bow River was underway Saturday afternoon (Aug. 8) east of the Seebe Dam after RCMP received reports of a possible missing swimmer
Black bear taking ‘unsecured attractants’ at Yamnuska, warning issued

Black bear taking ‘unsecured attractants’ at Yamnuska, warning issued

“Users are reminded to not leave their packs unattended at any time, and to bag and remove all trash and place it in a bear-proof bin or take it with you if bins are full,” a statement said.
Francis Cooke Landfill receives composting accreditation

Francis Cooke Landfill receives composting accreditation

The Compost Council of Canada has recognized the compost facility at the Francis Cooke Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre through accreditation in its Compost Quality alliance program
Bighorn council approves re-zoning for the Crossing at Ghost River

Bighorn council approves re-zoning for the Crossing at Ghost River

"Historically and under the ownership of the Crossing at Ghost River Ltd., the facility has operated as a retreat business only," wrote Civicworks planner Darlene Paranaque in the company's submission. "However, the Crossing has experienced difficulties in attracting enough business to be viable." 
Heat warnings issued for Banff, Canmore, K-Country

Heat warnings issued for Banff, Canmore, K-Country

Environment Canada issued a heat warning for the Bow Valley and Kananaskis Country.
Canadian Rockies Public School division maintains dress code for students

Canadian Rockies Public School division maintains dress code for students

While administration at CRPS maintains a procedure that directs students to "dress appropriately" is a broad direction for principals to follow, handbooks tells students at one local high school to dress in a way that is not a "distraction" to others and to "please respect the modesty of yourself and others."
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