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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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UPDATE: Fire hazard extreme in Bow Valley, wildfire out-of-control near Water Valley in MD of Bighorn

UPDATE: Fire hazard extreme in Bow Valley, wildfire out-of-control near Water Valley in MD of Bighorn

“The few pockets of moisture we received over the past week are no longer contributing to any relief in the wildfire danger."
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LETTER: Grizzly hunt cause for concern in Bow Valley

LETTER: Grizzly hunt cause for concern in Bow Valley

LETTER: In regard to the reopening of the grizzly hunt, in a time when the planet is suffering more, and stressors are ever more present, our provincial government seems to be going the way of the luddites.
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UPDATED: Hiker heli-rescued after 20-metre fall in Kananaskis Country

UPDATED: Hiker heli-rescued after 20-metre fall in Kananaskis Country

A woman was airlifted to hospital for "potentially life-threatening" injuries
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Ball python spotted slithering around Bow Valley

Ball python spotted slithering around Bow Valley

“It’s just sad for the snake.”
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EDITORIAL: Education tax system needs tweaking for better process

EDITORIAL: Education tax system needs tweaking for better process

The province’s education tax is a necessary source of income for Alberta schools and students.
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Bear bluff charge prompts warning for Ribbon Creek in Kananaskis

Bear bluff charge prompts warning for Ribbon Creek in Kananaskis

A black bear with two cubs has prompted a warning for Ribbon Creek Trail from the Memorial Lakes Junction trailhead in Kananaskis Country.
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Bow Valley breaks temperature records, forecast approaches historic highs

Bow Valley breaks temperature records, forecast approaches historic highs

“We’re going to be flirting with record temperatures through much of the weekend and into the start of the next work week at this point in time.”
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New wildlife crossings planned between Canmore and Exshaw on Highway 1A

New wildlife crossings planned between Canmore and Exshaw on Highway 1A

“We did hear about the wildlife fencing through the Canmore area that was announced earlier this year by the province, but all the additional pieces on the 1A were great, positive news to hear when this new website came out in early June.”
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Bow Valley municipalities hit hard by provincial education tax

Bow Valley municipalities hit hard by provincial education tax

A push to look at the formula for the province’s education tax is being made by the Town of Canmore after it was hit with one of the highest percentage increases in Alberta.
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