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Popular Kananaskis trail, climbing routes closing for rockfall work

The closure is in effect from Sept. 3 to Oct. 15, or until further notice, according to an Alberta Parks advisory.

Aug 28, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Snow dusts Bow Valley, weather statement issued

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Canmore, the MD of Bighorn and Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation, saying more that 40mm of precipitation is expected to fall by Wednesday (Aug. 28).

Aug 28, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

Last call: Kananaskis payphone hanging up

Payphone to remain in use until community phone is installed.

Aug 27, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

GoFundMe launched for family of Calgary woman who died at Kananaskis lake

Funds raised to assist Geng's mother and son with essential expenses after her sudden death.

Aug 26, 2024 3:09 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Improved in-depth research necessary for future Kananaskis logging impacts

EDITORIAL: The ongoing logging saga along the Highwood River in Kananaskis Country seemingly has no end in sight.

Aug 26, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Highwood River bridge removal clouds uncertainty of Kananaskis logging plan

New bridge forecasted to be built by next summer and logging operations now scheduled to begin in fall 2025.

Aug 23, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Canmore paddler makes waves at nationals, qualifies to worlds

Paris 2024 Olympians among paddlers at whitewater nationals in Kananaskis Country.

Aug 22, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

COMMENTARY: Oil flowed while Jasper burned

The tearful performance of Premier Danielle Smith on the conflagration that engulfed Jasper seemed somewhat melodramatic, as oil continued to flow unimpeded through the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Aug 21, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

LETTER: Need more action from federal-level of government in wildfire protection

LETTER: My heart goes out to the people of Jasper. It is heart-wrenching. But, we need to press hard to not repeat history here, we need to learn from this tragedy and stop sticking our heads in the sand to the risks.

Aug 20, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Olympians, kayakers take on Kananaskis rapids at whitewater nationals

The Alberta Whitewater Association (AWA) helds 2024 Canadian National Whitewater Championships (freestyle, kayak cross, SUP and canoe slalom competitions) from Aug. 12 to 18 in Kananaskis Country.

Aug 19, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >