Banff National Park

• Canmore, Alta. woman killed in crash in Banff National Park

  Alberta RCMP say a 24-year-old woman from Canmore is dead following a crash on the Trans Canada Highway, just inside the gates of Banff National Park, early Sunday morning.

  Crime

  Jun 29
  
• Banff staff explore unknown underground structure found at Lake Minnewanka

  It has not been determined what the structure actually is, as there is no historical or photographic record of it, Parks Canada said.

  Trending

  Jun 18
  
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• Large area in Banff National Park closed after bear seeking food, damages tents

  Parks Canada has closed several trails and campsites along the north shore of Lake Minnewanka after reports of a bear damaging several tents while looking for food.

  Environment

  Jun 17
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• RCMP investigate ‘shameful’ case of theft, vandalism in Banff National Park

  The RCMP are making a public plea for information about those responsible for vandalizing a memorial at the Castle Mountain Internment Camp in Banff National Park.

  Crime

  Jun 11
• Flood watch, high streamflow advisories issued in Banff National Park

  Rising waters, caused by unseasonably warm temperatures, has prompted a high streamflow advisory to be issued for the Bow River in Banff National Park.

  Weather

  May 28
• Be bear aware: Increase in sightings, encounters prompts warning to Alberta backcountry users

  The arrival of warm weather in Alberta means more people heading into the backcountry, but with lots of hungry bears around, it also means an increase in encounters.

  Environment

  May 27
• Body of man who drowned in Banff National Park has been recovered: RCMP

  Banff RCMP say the body of a 25-year-old tourist who was presumed to have drowned after jumping into the waters of Johnston Canyon on May 1 has been recovered.

  Investigations

  May 27
• RCMP renew spring safety reminders after suspected drowning in Banff National Park

  At least four separate rescues have taken place in Banff National Park in the past month, with one man being reported dead after jumping into fast-moving water.

  Canada

  May 3
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• Canada Strong pass expected to help fuel another booming tourism season in Banff

  While Ottawa's renewal of the Canada Strong pass for another year is expected to fuel another boom in visitors to Banff, concerns are also being raised about overtourism.

  Economy

  Mar 19
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• Skier triggers avalanche near Lake Louise, gets partially buried

  Parks Canada says the skier is safe after being carried to the bottom in an avalanche and said it is reminder that such events can happen on any slope that's 30 degrees or more.

  Canada

  Jan 21