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Jasper's need for mental health supports expected to increase with time

Jasper's need for mental health supports expected to increase with time

"What we look forward to is post-traumatic growth where even after this most terrible situation, people will come out even stronger, and Jasper will just continue to grow and strengthen."
Bow Valley first responders getting trained to deal with mass shooting, stabbing events

Bow Valley first responders getting trained to deal with mass shooting, stabbing events

A course will be held at the Fenlands recreation centre Sept. 16-20, led by four instructors from the ALERRT Center at Texas State University – the approved training centre by the FBI in active attack tactics.
LETTER: Bow Valley residents must play part in fire prevention

LETTER: Bow Valley residents must play part in fire prevention

LETTER: Let’s change this picture to protect our town, our neighbours and ourselves.
Climbers spend several nights caught in storm on Howse Peak in Banff National Park

Climbers spend several nights caught in storm on Howse Peak in Banff National Park

“It was a big electrical storm. Their hair was standing up, everything was buzzing. One guy described his moustache as buzzing."
Trial begins in fatal stabbing of lifelong Banff resident

Trial begins in fatal stabbing of lifelong Banff resident

“I looked at Ethan on the ground and I said, ‘I love you, man, you’re gonna get through this.’ That was the last thing I said to him.”
PHOTOS: Big championship clashes for Canmore tennis club

PHOTOS: Big championship clashes for Canmore tennis club

Canmore Tennis Association hosts the men’s singles and women’s doubles championships at Lions Park in Canmore on Saturday (Sept. 7).
Cougar the culprit in elk killing in Banff townsite

Cougar the culprit in elk killing in Banff townsite

“It was probably scared off because it’s a pretty busy spot of town right beside the older pedestrian bridge."
Retired Banff fire chief Russ Geyer passes torch to veteran firefighter Keri Martens

Retired Banff fire chief Russ Geyer passes torch to veteran firefighter Keri Martens

Keri Martens succeeds distinguished former Banff fire chief Russ Geyer, who retired after three decades with the department at the end of August.
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: Cyclists should dismount when crossing at pedestrian crosswalks

LETTER: Cyclists should dismount when crossing at pedestrian crosswalks

LETTER: Canmore drivers stopping for cyclists at pedestrian crosswalks, though well-intended, are enabling illegal and dangerous behaviour.
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