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Banff karate chops competition at Edmonton tournament

Banff karate chops competition at Edmonton tournament

Banff Kyokushin Karate students took home two medals in the 2024 Alberta Open Karate Championships in Edmonton which took place on Saturday (April 13).
Alberta government gives first weekly wildfire update following blaze near Edson

Alberta government gives first weekly wildfire update following blaze near Edson

Preparations for this year's wildfire season are in response to last year's unprecedented blazes.
STARS flies man rescued from crevasse in life-threatening condition from Lake Louise

STARS flies man rescued from crevasse in life-threatening condition from Lake Louise

The patient was suffering injuries “consistent with a fall in a mountainous area.”
Drought could mean tough choices for Alberta cattle producers

Drought could mean tough choices for Alberta cattle producers

Government and non-profit agencies have been trumpeting how prepared they are for a disastrous drought in Alberta, and this week the oil and gas sector joined in the chorus.
Tap or nap: Banff jiu-jitsu tourney continues growth

Tap or nap: Banff jiu-jitsu tourney continues growth

Super fights highlight Dark Horse Grappling Series' fifth event
Pine Tree Players bring laughs, music, blood-hungry plant to Canmore

Pine Tree Players bring laughs, music, blood-hungry plant to Canmore

“It's awesome. It's funny. It's weird. It's dark. It's heart wrenching. It's lovable and romantic. It expresses a lot of really important ideas under the guise of this weird story of this alien talking plant,” said Austin Schelstraete.
‘Groundbreaking’ film about Banff-Jasper Highway now streaming

‘Groundbreaking’ film about Banff-Jasper Highway now streaming

The NFB is working on digitizing and re-releasing films from various regions in Western Canada.
Banff hospitality group opposes shift in tax burden to hotels

Banff hospitality group opposes shift in tax burden to hotels

“A disaster could level the industry and then the municipality would be devoid of tools to maneuver for its financial agility.”
Banff National Park heading into wildfire season without public fire information officer

Banff National Park heading into wildfire season without public fire information officer

“Keeping that information flowing pro-actively, and residents and visitors ‘in the know’ about the current status of planned or accidental fires is likely to be basic in maintaining public confidence and support.”
LETTER: Banff railway lands development plan shouldn't include gondola

LETTER: Banff railway lands development plan shouldn't include gondola

LETTER: Come back with a sensible redevelopment plan and charge for parking like everywhere else in the world. Developers are in the business of making money, not giving away freebies.
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