Banff National Park

• University fund will honour couple killed in Banff bear attack

  The family of a couple killed by a grizzly bear in Banff National Park is establishing an endowment fund at the University of Lethbridge in their memory.

  Canada

  Nov 14
  
• Bear that killed 2 people in Banff National Park was old, had bad teeth: officials

  Parks Canada says a grizzly bear that killed a couple and their dog in Banff National Park on the weekend was old, underweight and had bad teeth.

  Canada

  Oct 3
  
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• Grizzly bear attacks a risk in wilderness but rare, experts say after Banff deaths

  A expert who's a family friend of one of two people killed by a grizzly bear in Banff National Park says the couple was experienced in the outdoors.

  Canada

  Oct 2
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• Bear attack in Banff National Park leaves two dead: Parks Canada

  Parks Canada says they received an alert from a GPS device originating from the Red Deer River Valley at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday, indicating a bear attack.

  Canada

  Oct 1
• Town of Banff urges residents to remove fruit, trees after The Boss comes to visit

  On Sept. 23, a large grizzly was seen eating crab apples that had fallen to the ground in a backyard.

  Canada

  Sep 29
• Record-setting influx of tourists to Calgary a boon for local businesses

  Ahead of the unofficial end of the summer tourism season, business owners are celebrating a successful year that saw visitors, and their dollars, flock to the city in droves.

  Economy

  Sep 1
• Expect vehicles to be turned away this long weekend with Lake Louise selling out daily

  Banff National Park says this year is on track to be another record for visitation.

  Canada

  Aug 31
• Trans-Canada near Banff reopens fully after sinkhole closes eastbound lanes

  A section of the Trans-Canada Highway was closed west of the Banff townsite after a massive sinkhole opened in the eastbound lanes on Thursday.

  Traffic

  Aug 31
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• Hiker found dead in Banff National Park

  The Calgary man's body was found in Banff National Park as crews were flying over Cascade Mountain, according to RCMP.

  Canada

  Aug 29
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• Black bear dining on human food prompts Lake Minnewanka Loop warning

  Parks Canada has issued a warning for a popular area in Banff National Park due to recent food-motivated black bear activity near the Lake Minnewanka Loop.

  Environment

  Aug 23