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Popular Grassi Lakes trails in Canmore, climbing area closed for construction

Popular Grassi Lakes trails in Canmore, climbing area closed for construction

The popular Grassi Lakes trail, day use and climbing area will be closed until further notice for removal of an old communication line.
EDITORIAL: New provincial statistics question problematic return of grizzly bear hunt

EDITORIAL: New provincial statistics question problematic return of grizzly bear hunt

EDITORIAL: The statistics used by the province to argue the need for the return of the grizzly bear hunt were always suspicious.
Cougar sighting prompts warning at Kananaskis campground

Cougar sighting prompts warning at Kananaskis campground

The warning is in effect until further notice.
Skiers rejoice: La Niña to bring more snow to Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore this winter

Skiers rejoice: La Niña to bring more snow to Banff, Lake Louise, Canmore this winter

La Niña looks to show her face in the Bow Valley this upcoming season, which is good news for powder hounds eager for dreamy, deep powder days.
Human-caused grizzly bear deaths number 235 over past decade

Human-caused grizzly bear deaths number 235 over past decade

“Where is that pressure coming from? Is it based on science, is it based on conflict rates increasing, or is it just based on a minister that wants to shoot grizzly bears?”
LETTER: Danielle Smith's decision on Alberta Health Services lacks common sense

LETTER: Danielle Smith's decision on Alberta Health Services lacks common sense

LETTER: The alarm has been sounded. Premier Danielle Smith's semi-secret of how she is going to blow up Alberta Health Services (AHS) is out of the bag.
LETTER: More action needed from federal government on wildfire prevention

LETTER: More action needed from federal government on wildfire prevention

LETTER: It’s time for our community, local councils, First Nations partners, and Members of Parliament to demand real action. We need solid strategies to prevent the next conflagration, learning from our First Nations partners, instead of just getting out of the way.
LETTER: Time to act on improving highway safety in Yoho National Park

LETTER: Time to act on improving highway safety in Yoho National Park

LETTER: The time for simply accepting these totally preventable tragedies as inevitable or talking about the situation is over. Parks Canada completed the necessary design and environmental impact assessments back in 2019. The time has now come to act and implement.
Bow Valley schools ring in school year with new rules on cellphone use

Bow Valley schools ring in school year with new rules on cellphone use

Bow Valley school divisions implement new policies at beginning of school year in keeping with provincial government direction on banning personal mobile devices in classrooms.
EDITORIAL: Wildlife crossings critical for safe movement of people, animals

EDITORIAL: Wildlife crossings critical for safe movement of people, animals

As development takes place throughout the valley, so too must the crucial wildlife corridors.
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