Opinion - Rocky Mountain Outlook

COMMENTARY: Overconsumption drives our environmental crises

We live in a time of multiple environmental crises: global warming, natural resource depletion, pollution and biodiversity loss. Far from being unrelated, these environmental disasters share the same root cause.

Jan 24, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Kudos to Bow Valley athletes, volunteers

It’s been a hot start to 2024 in the Bow Valley winter sports world. Though only a few weeks into the new calendar year, many local athletes have made an impression in their respective sports locally, nationally, and internationally.

Jan 13, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: El Niño's warm grip felt in Bow Valley, Alberta

Brrr, it is unbearably frigid outside. Wait a minute. No it ain’t.

Jan 5, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Welcome to 2024

The Rocky Mountain Outlook wishes everyone a healthy, safe and successful new year.

Jan 1, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

COMMENTARY: Destabilizing Alberta’s health care system

COMMENTARY: If you were already worried about our province’s health care system, you now have far more cause for concern. And if you weren’t worried before, it is time to feel alarmed.

Dec 27, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Banff pedestrian zone a double edged sword

Often big decisions in life can be broken down simply into why something is good and why that same thing is bad, otherwise known as pros and cons.

Dec 22, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Aerial gondola adds minefield to Banff train station plan

EDITORIAL: To look to one’s future, it’s important to both understand and remember the past.

Dec 18, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Public engagement necessary, vital tool in decision-making

EDITORIAL: Allowing people to have a voice to give feedback on issues that impact their community is among the most important aspects when it comes to decision-making, particularly in the public sector.

Dec 13, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Banff traffic conundrum a never-ending issue for everyone

EDITORIAL: Anyone attempting to drive in Banff during a long weekend knows they made a huge mistake.

Dec 1, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

COMMENTARY: Responding to Canmore’s climate emergency

COMMENTARY: Canmore declared a climate emergency four years ago. We know our planet is now warming faster than scientists, politicians and even the media can keep up.

Nov 29, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >