Banff

• Entire board at Banff Centre dismissed by Alberta government

  The Alberta government has dismissed the entire board of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and replaced it with a temporary administrator.

  Entertainment

  Oct 27
  
• ‘Bear attack bad’: Harrowing final message from Alberta couple killed by grizzly

  A relative of the couple killed by a grizzly bear in the Banff National Park wildernees says he knew something was wrong as soon as he received a call from their satellite device.

  Environment

  Oct 4
  
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• Incentive imbalance? Alberta municipalities differ on solar panel installation rewards

  Skyrocketing utility costs have some Alberta homeowners weighing an investment in residential solar panels, but the incentives offered vary from town-to-town, city-to-city.

  Environment

  Sep 7
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• 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
• 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
• Higher prices are driving some resort community residents to leave: ‘There is a sadness’

  Resort destinations in B.C. and Alberta are among the fastest-growing communities in Canada, leading to a housing crunch that has made it difficult for residents to find a home.

  Canada

  Aug 25
• 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
• Temperature records broken in 5 Alberta cities as heat wave ramps up

  Environment Canada says hot weather is impacting many parts of southern Alberta this week, with the potential for temperature records to be broken each day.

  Canada

  Aug 15
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• Lake Louise reopened after overcrowding Sunday

  According to an RCMP spokesperson, nobody was able to enter Lake Louise unless they are a resident of the area or have a hotel reservation.

  Canada

  Aug 6
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• Injured grizzly bear prompts closure of 2 Kananaskis trails; Banff closures remain in place

  Alberta Parks has closed a pair of trails in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park after an injured grizzly bear was spotted in the area.

  Environment

  Aug 4