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COMMENTARY: Climate change is a health emergency

COMMENTARY: Climate change is a health emergency

As we cope with extreme heat waves and unpredictable wildfires this summer, it is hard to deny that climate change is a reality.
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Rain, cooler weather brings relief to firefighters in Banff, Yoho, Kootenay

Rain, cooler weather brings relief to firefighters in Banff, Yoho, Kootenay

Parks Canada fire crews, with the assistance of helicopters bucketing water, continue to work on the Waputik Peak wildfire south of Hector Lake in Banff National Park, which is now classified as being held
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PHOTOS: Banff summer night with poetry, music

PHOTOS: Banff summer night with poetry, music

Banff summer night with poetry and music
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First-time Olympian from Canmore a star ready to shine

First-time Olympian from Canmore a star ready to shine

The lightning-quick Krissy Scurfield represents Canada in rugby sevens at Paris 2024.
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Parks Canada confirms Jasper wildfire destroyed 30 per cent of town's buildings

Parks Canada confirms Jasper wildfire destroyed 30 per cent of town's buildings

Parks Canada says 358 of a total of 1,113 structures within the Jasper townsite have been destroyed by fire
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LETTER: Banff Ave. pedestrian zone a positive for community

LETTER: Banff Ave. pedestrian zone a positive for community

LETTER: Pedestrianization isn’t about attracting tourists, it’s about creating community in our town. Those of us who live here, benefit from it as much, or more, than visitors.
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Out-of-control fire burning near Kootenay National Park leads to evacuation of Nipika Mountain Resort

Out-of-control fire burning near Kootenay National Park leads to evacuation of Nipika Mountain Resort

“It is anticipated to spread beyond the current perimeter, or control line."
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Historic Jasper Park Lodge spared wildfire's wrath, some buildings burned

Historic Jasper Park Lodge spared wildfire's wrath, some buildings burned

“We are able to confirm that though the hotel did incur fire damage, most of the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge structures, including the main lodge, remain standing and intact."
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Banff, Canmore swelter under broken temperature records

Banff, Canmore swelter under broken temperature records

Banff and Bow Valley Provincial Park broke three temperature records from Friday (July 19) to Sunday (July 21).
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84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

84-year-old man found alive and well after spending night alone in Yoho National Park backcountry

“The visitor is expected to make a full recovery."
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