10 centimetres of June snow expected in Banff, Kananaskis areas
It may be June but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a risk of snow in Alberta. Continue reading
Banff National Park
Grizzly bear killed after being hit by semi on highway in Banff National Park
Resource conservation officer Bill Hunt says it’s the first human-caused grizzly bear death in the national park since 2014. Continue reading
Part of Banff National Park closed for elk calving
Parks Canada has closed part of Banff National Park east of the Banff Centre as elk calving season gets underway. Continue reading
Help Wanted: Banff and Lake Louise battling chronic worker shortage
By Jayme Doll Anchor
Employers in the hospitality industry in Banff and Lake Louise say they are missing out on huge revenue potential due to a lack of workers to fill vacancies. Continue reading
New bus routes launched from Banff to Lake Louise
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
With new bus routes from the townsite through the park, officials hope visitors will leave their keys at home and let someone else do the driving. Continue reading
Bighorn Country parks proposal will not go ahead: Alberta environment minister
Alberta’s new environment minister says he will scrap the previous government’s proposed plan for protected areas in western Alberta. Continue reading
Collisions with elk renew calls for wildlife fencing near Canmore
After seven elk were involved in collisions with vehicles near Canmore, Alta., the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Institute is calling for more wildlife fencing to be installed in the area. Continue reading
Lake Louise releases plan on potential changes, gives back 1,000 hectares of undeveloped land
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
After years of negotiating with Parks Canada, Lake Louise Ski Resort is proposing some big changes supported by Parks Canada. Continue reading
Parks Canada calls recovery of 3 world-class climbers from Banff National Park ‘treacherous and complex’
Parks Canada is calling the recovery of three world-class climbers from Banff National Park treacherous and complex, involving a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people. Continue reading
3 mountaineers found dead after avalanche in Banff National Park
On April 17, three mountaineers who attempted to climb the east face of Howse Peak in the Icefields Parkway were reported overdue, Parks Canada said. Continue reading