Banff Bison

• How an Alberta First Nation is working to help ‘culturally significant’ Banff bison herd to suceed

  A report from Stoney Nakoda First Nation noted that projects such as the Banff bison reintroduction are an important part of truth and reconciliation.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2022
  
• Backcountry hike to see Banff bison a spiritual journey for group of Alberta women

  The group of women is one of the first to see the herd since they were brought back to Banff National Park, but their trek was far from easy.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2019
  
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• Bison herd protected as wildlife on provincial land around Banff National Park

  A plains bison herd has officially been protected as wildlife on provincial land near Banff National Park, giving the Banff bison the same protection as other wildlife should they wander out of the park and onto provincial land.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2018
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• 1 of 2 bison who wandered out of Banff National Park relocated after other is killed

  “Our options for recapturing the bull in this situation were compromised by various factors."

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2018
• 2 bison bulls wander out of Banff National Park a week after being released

  Officials say two male bison left the 1,200-square-kilometre reintroduction zone last week.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2018
• Plains bison roaming free in Banff National Park for first time in decades

  Wild plains bison have been reintroduced to Banff National Park after 130-year absence.

  Environment

  Aug 2, 2018
• ‘Made in Banff’: National park celebrates birth of first Banff-bred bison in decades

  As part of the bison reintroduction pilot project, 16 of the animals were brought to the remote Panther Valley area in 2017. 

  Environment

  Jul 23, 2018
• Banff holds blessing ceremony with Indigenous elders before letting bison roam

  Several Indigenous elders are to be flown by helicopter into the backcountry of Banff National Park on Monday for a blessing ceremony as officials prepare to let recently reintroduced bison roam free.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2018
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• 9 bison calves expected to be born in Banff National Park this year

  Baby bison births could start as early as April, with calves emerging into the summer months. 

  Environment

  Mar 20, 2018
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• 10 bison calves born in Banff ‘doing really well’: Parks Canada

  Parks Canada says 10 bison calves born in Banff National Park this year are healthy and “doing really well.”

  Jun 7, 2017