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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.
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
LETTER: Canmore intersection an issue for traffic, community

LETTER: Canmore intersection an issue for traffic, community

LETTER: I am writing to express my growing concern regarding the persistent traffic congestion at the intersection of Railway Avenue and Bow Valley Trail.
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.
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
Completion of wildlife overpass east of Canmore delayed – again

Completion of wildlife overpass east of Canmore delayed – again

Concrete finishing, work on steel arch structures, fencing, landscaping and line painting still on list of to-do's before wildlife overpass is complete.
Canmore, Banff open temporary donation locations to support Jasper wildfire evacuees

Canmore, Banff open temporary donation locations to support Jasper wildfire evacuees

"We had several people show up who were camping with the evacuation happened, or were just unable to get home from work to grab stuff before they left, etc, so had nothing, and were in tears over the generosity of Canmorites."
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."
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."
Bow Valley homeless shelter receives expanded service, rent-free use, continues search for full-time spot

Bow Valley homeless shelter receives expanded service, rent-free use, continues search for full-time spot

“I think there’s a real value add for the community for this service. It’s lifesaving, quite literally, and in doing so hopefully for some life-changing.”
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