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Urn containing dog’s ashes rises from rubble in aftermath of Jasper wildlife

Urn containing dog’s ashes rises from rubble in aftermath of Jasper wildlife

“She was there through the darkest days of my life, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t have been here without her.”
Visitors to Banff urged to use park-and-ride in Banff on busy August long weekend

Visitors to Banff urged to use park-and-ride in Banff on busy August long weekend

From the park-and-ride lot on Lake Minnewanka Loop, a Roam bus can take visitors into town and on to other population tourist hotspots in the park.
'Spotty' berry crop may lead to more bear encounters in Banff, Kananaskis

'Spotty' berry crop may lead to more bear encounters in Banff, Kananaskis

“Even if you’re yelling at the top of your lungs, they may not react because they’re so focused on eating, and because the berry crop is poor, it’s going to put a little bit more stress on the bears so they might act a little bit more protective of the limited food source.”
LETTER: After tragedy in Jasper, Banff Ave. pedestrian zone concerning

LETTER: After tragedy in Jasper, Banff Ave. pedestrian zone concerning

LETTER: I hope that the Parks Canada Superintendent for Banff field unit, Banff town council and the Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau will invest the time to rethink the Banff Ave. pedestrian zone debacle in light of the recent tragedy in Jasper.
Parks Canada fire crews quick to put out two fires north of Banff townsite

Parks Canada fire crews quick to put out two fires north of Banff townsite

“Both fires previously identified in the Elk Pass area are now extinguished,” stated Parks Canada.
Closure looms for Canmore visitor centre as funding, visitor trends shift

Closure looms for Canmore visitor centre as funding, visitor trends shift

Visitor centre set to close after Tourism Canmore Kananaskis' contract with Travel Alberta ends Oct. 31.
More than 1,200 residents vote in advance polls on future of Banff's pedestrian zone

More than 1,200 residents vote in advance polls on future of Banff's pedestrian zone

A total of 1,246 residents voted in advanced polls for the pedestrian zone, including 491 voters in the third and final advance poll on July 29.
LETTER: Pedestrian zone wouldn’t affect emergency evacuation

LETTER: Pedestrian zone wouldn’t affect emergency evacuation

Editor: Our top priority is the safety and security of our community, and all other activities become secondary in times of emergency to safeguard our residents and visitors.
PHOTOS: Stunning sunset strikes Vermilion Lakes, Mount Rundle

PHOTOS: Stunning sunset strikes Vermilion Lakes, Mount Rundle

PHOTOS: Stunning sunset strikes Vermilion Lakes, Mount Rundle
COMMENTARY: Over-Tourism: When is enough enough?

COMMENTARY: Over-Tourism: When is enough enough?

COMMENTARY: If you have lived in Canmore full-time for 10 years or more, you may have noticed that change creeps up on us, until at a certain point its extent reaches a certain threshold and it dramatically reveals itself, often to our shock and sometimes to our horror.
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