Banff National Park

• Banff National Park considers next steps for bison herd reintroduced into backcountry

  Officials are trying to determine what's next for a herd of plains bison in Banff National Park after a draft report shows its backcountry reintroduction was successful.

  Canada

  Nov 11
  
• Lake Minnewanka: Alberta’s underwater ghost town has deep history

  Alberta's Lake Minnewanka is known for awe-inspiring views of crystal blue water nestled between towering mountain peaks. But there is more to this lake than its outward beauty.

  Environment

  Oct 3
  
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• Fire ban in place for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks due to high risk of wildfire

  A notice posted on the Banff National Park website sadi the ban, which also includes Yoho and Kootenay national parks in B.C., was issued Friday.

  Fire

  Aug 5
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• Hiker from Edmonton dies after falling from Mount Temple in Banff National Park

  With the assistance of Parks Canada's helicopter, the hiker was found 3,300 feet from the initial site of the fall and had succumbed to his injuries.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Leave your car at home if possible if visiting this long weekend, says Town of Banff

  Visitors can walk, cycle or take Roam Public Transit to every attraction in and around Banff, the town said.

  Traffic

  Jun 30
• Parks Canada needs to get on board for Calgary-to-Banff train to happen: Investors

  The backers of a proposed $1.5-billion Calgary to Banff passenger train say they need Parks Canada to enact policies that encourage public transit.

  Canada

  Jun 27
• Sunshine Village offering summer skiing for first time since 1991

  A record winter snowfall and cool spring is allowing Sunshine Village to reopen part of the mountain for a few days of summer skiing for the first time in 31 years.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 26
• Late snowpack still presents avalanche danger to hikers in Rocky Mountains

  The snowpack in Banff National Park is about 30 per cent greater than normal, leading to increased risk of avalanche for hikers, Parks Canada warns.

  Environment

  May 27
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• 2 people hurt in ‘small avalanche’ in Banff National Park

  Parks Canada said everyone involved was accounted for and three people were rescued. Two people suffered minor injuries in the avalanche.

  Environment

  May 10
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• Research shows grizzly bears, wolves avoid towns and trails in Alberta’s Bow Valley

  It's getting to the point where animals won't be able to make it through the Bow Valley, a key corridor used by animals to move around in the Rocky Mountains, Hebblewhite said.

  Environment

  May 9