Banff National Park

• ‘Rainbows everywhere’ but it’s still Alberta: What Banff Pride means in the conservative province

  "Despite us having a very vibrant community here in Banff, we're still in Alberta and still fighting to have our voices heard."

  Canada

  Oct 6
• Scientists warn glacier in Canadian Rockies is slipping away before their eyes at unprecedented rate

  Scientists warn glacial melt on Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park is the highest ever recorded this season. They blame climate change for the rapid retreat.

  Environment

  Aug 31
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• Camper killed by fallen tree at Lake Minnewanka campground: EMS

  A man was killed in a campground at Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park early Thursday morning. 

  Canada

  Aug 12
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• Fire ban issued for Banff National Park because of ‘elevated’ danger

  Parks Canada officials issued a fire ban for Banff National Park on Tuesday, saying the decision was made "due to elevated fire danger."

  Weather

  Jul 20
• Grizzly bear and yearling cub killed by train in Banff National Park

  Parks Canada says a mother grizzly and her female yearling cub have been killed by a train near Banff. A second cub was orphaned.

  Canada

  Jun 25
• Banff’s downtown pedestrian zone returning for 2021 spring and summer season

  In a tweet Thursday, the Town of Banff said the closure goes into effect on Friday, an extension from last year's street closure, which started on June 12.

  Health

  Apr 29
• ‘Not sustainable’: Kananaskis annual user fee coming June 1 as recreation area flooded with visitors

  More than five million people visited Kananaskis last year — almost a million higher than nearby Banff National Park, Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon said.

  Environment

  Apr 27
• Alberta didn’t consider impact of Rocky Mountain coal mining on tourism: official

  Kate White told the committee no analysis was done about how open-pit coal mines might affect visitation in the province's most popular tourism areas.

  Economy

  Apr 22
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• 3 extreme skiers complete 1st descent of Cascade Mountain’s east side

  Three steep skiers from the Bow Valley became the first on record to ski Cascade Mountain's iconic east side.

  Canada

  Mar 25
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• Reservation-based shuttles to bring visitors to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake this summer

  Shuttles to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake will be by reservation only this summer, and parking will now come at a cost at the Lake Louise lakeshore. 

  Canada

  Mar 16