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Wolves, grizzlies, cougars use wildlife corridor north of Banff train tracks

Wolves, grizzlies, cougars use wildlife corridor north of Banff train tracks

“I can say this Cascade, Fenlands, Vermilion Lakes corridor is important for wildlife,” said Jesse Whittington, a wildlife ecologist for Banff National Park’s ecological integrity monitoring program.
PHOTOS: Canmore skateboarders ramp, trick and kick

PHOTOS: Canmore skateboarders ramp, trick and kick

PHOTOS: Canmore skateboarders ramp, trick and kick
Alberta RCMP will target unsafe driving on Victoria Day long weekend

Alberta RCMP will target unsafe driving on Victoria Day long weekend

"In 2023, the Alberta RCMP removed 7,707 impaired drivers from provincial roadways, an average of 21 impaired drivers per day."
Canmore dance studio has most triumphant season yet

Canmore dance studio has most triumphant season yet

“We have an eclectic mix of routines and styles.”
No secondary measles cases reported in Alberta, vaccination urged

No secondary measles cases reported in Alberta, vaccination urged

No secondary cases of measles have been reported in Alberta since a public health alert was issued on April 24, according to Alberta Health Services.
Stone Creek appeal of Basecamp's Nordic spa to be determined by Canmore appeal board

Stone Creek appeal of Basecamp's Nordic spa to be determined by Canmore appeal board

A marathon eight-hour appeal hearing that featured two lengthy adjournments will have a disagreement between two major Canmore property owners decided by the Town’s appeal board.
Banff's proposed affordable housing project to consider community spaces

Banff's proposed affordable housing project to consider community spaces

“Should a shared community space be an outcome for the development, we have an intention to make a material financial commitment which could positively advance the financial viability of the project."
LETTER: Wellness centre, boutique hotel not needed in Canmore

LETTER: Wellness centre, boutique hotel not needed in Canmore

LETTER: Let’s hope the Town of Canmore has more important priorities for our community – such as housing, water resources and wildlife – and does not amend the Municipal Development Plan and land use bylaw to allow for the development of this so-called ‘wellness facility and boutique hotel’.
Fort Mac neighbourhoods evacuating to escape wildfire

Fort Mac neighbourhoods evacuating to escape wildfire

Calmer winds and cooler temps were expected to help wildland firefighters at the Fort Mac wildfire on Wednesday.
Cougar kills young elk at Banff's Tunnel Mountain campground, prompts warning

Cougar kills young elk at Banff's Tunnel Mountain campground, prompts warning

Parks Canada has issued a cougar warning for Banff's Tunnel Mountain campground where a wild cat hunted, killed a young elk
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