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Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Environmentalists, Îyârhe Nakoda elder appeal glamping development in K-Country

Environmentalists, Îyârhe Nakoda elder appeal glamping development in K-Country

Appellants to Skyridge Glamping, a project proposed for a 2.83 hectare site across from the Kananaskis Country Golf Course off Highway 40 in the Kananaskis Public Land Use Zone (PLUZ), argue the area is an important wildlife corridor in addition to being on the traditional hunting grounds of the Îyârhe Nakoda.
Canmore artsPlace exhibit amplifies voices of Indigenous youth

Canmore artsPlace exhibit amplifies voices of Indigenous youth

“It’s a chance for them to experiment and play with different formats of expressing themselves, reflecting on how sport, play and being outside affects them.”
Bow Valley getting $1.5M boost for glamping, food tours, destination management

Bow Valley getting $1.5M boost for glamping, food tours, destination management

The funding is supporting projects including electric bicycle and walking food tours in Banff and Canmore, a year-round glamping experience in Kananaskis, and the development of destination marketing organizations’ tourism plans and strategies.
Elderly man dies after skiing accident at Mount Norquay

Elderly man dies after skiing accident at Mount Norquay

An elderly man visiting Banff from the U.S. is dead after losing control while skiing at Mount Norquay Ski Resort Wednesday (March 15).
Province hits redial from Canmore on call for out-of-province workers

Province hits redial from Canmore on call for out-of-province workers

“It’s always good news to campaign outside our region, outside our province for workers to come to Banff and Canmore. What’s good especially is [minister Brian Jean] sure mentioned the mountains a lot and they did this press conference from the Canmore Nordic Centre."
Cuts to environment, protected areas in 2023 budget alarm Bow Valley environmentalists

Cuts to environment, protected areas in 2023 budget alarm Bow Valley environmentalists

“When we see decreases in budgets, it’s really contrary to what Albertans are telling the government, which is that they want more protected areas, and more places they can be outside and recreate – all of these things require funding.”
K-Country search and rescue name change emphasizes mountain rescue mandate

K-Country search and rescue name change emphasizes mountain rescue mandate

“We just thought this was a good opportunity to be a bit more descriptive of what exactly it is we do on the landscape, and that also helps to avoid some of the confusion that has been happening for a long, long time.”
Bow Valley getting $1.5M boost for glamping, food tours, destination management

Bow Valley getting $1.5M boost for glamping, food tours, destination management

The funding is supporting projects including electric bicycle and walking food tours in Banff and Canmore, a year-round glamping experience in Kananaskis, and the development of destination marketing organizations’ tourism plans and strategies.
Indigenous advisory circle seeking guardianship for Banff bison

Indigenous advisory circle seeking guardianship for Banff bison

“Wildlife should come first and foremost. But we find ourselves asking the question should we make room for the people or reroute the people to make room for the wildlife? These are some of the concerns that we are trying to work through the best we can with Parks.”
Province collecting $11M from Kananaskis Conservation Pass in 2022-23

Province collecting $11M from Kananaskis Conservation Pass in 2022-23

“I’m not quite sure where investments will come yet from the end of this fiscal year. But the reality is, more than double if not close to triple or more the amount the pass generates is spent in Kananaskis every single year.”