Kananaskis Country

Opponents remain hopeful they are not standing on losing ground defending the West Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain areas of Kananaskis against timber company West Fraser, but recognize it’s an uphill battle.

Two-time Olympian Christian Gow transitions to coaching biathlon.

LETTER: I’d like to throw out some brickbats and bouquets following Saturday’s highway cleanup on the Trans-Canada Highway.

EDITORIAL: Anyone wondering who yields power in provincial and municipal politics can stop.

LETTER: In my opinion – while I can still express it – is that their attempt to ruin the foundations of our democracy by directly interfering in local governments by over-ruling the will of the citizens is a disgusting disgrace and should be met with strong opposition by all.

West Fraser – formerly Spray Lake Sawmills – plans to clearcut 900 hectares near West Bragg Creek and another 450 hectares in the Moose Mountain Trail network.

Avalanche Canada is asking outdoor enthusiasts to avoid the Kananaskis Country backcountry until the high hazard has diminished.

A second round of snowfall is expected for Canmore and Kananaskis bringing a predicted 30 to 50 cm of snow.

Alberta municipalities are being put in an even tougher position in the latest battle between the provincial and federal governments.

“The master plan also includes a cost-benefit analysis that will identify what elements of a passenger rail system should proceed and when,” said Devin Dreeshen , minister of of Transportation and Economic Corridors.