Banff emergency crews prepare for wildfire season with mock exercise
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Alberta’s wildfire season is fast approaching and the town of Banff is working to make sure crews are ready. Continue reading
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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
3 climbers believed killed in Banff National Park avalanche
Due to dangerous conditions at the scene, recovery efforts weren’t possible on Thursday. Continue reading
Canada Goose plans to open 6 new stores in Alberta, Ontario, U.S. and Europe
Canada Goose is opening two stores in Alberta — at West Edmonton Mall and in the mountain town of Banff — as well as at the CF Sherway Gardens mall in Toronto. Continue reading
4.6 magnitude earthquake hits central Alberta near Red Deer
Natural Resources Canada said a 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit central Alberta near Sylvan Lake and Red Deer just before 6 a.m. on Monday. Continue reading
Mass transit between Banff National Park and Calgary makes sense: study
A feasibility study released Wednesday says bus or passenger rail service between Calgary and Banff National Park would make sense. Continue reading
Winter storm, avalanche warnings issued for Rockies
Environment Canada issued heavy snowfall warnings for Banff and Jasper, where between 40 and 60 centimetres of snow was expected. Continue reading
Snowfall warnings expanded to most of Alberta, temperature to plummet
Areas across Alberta could see 15 to 25 cm of snow by Sunday morning, and a low pressure system with strong winds will cause blowing snow and wind chills as low as -35 C in some areas by Monday. Continue reading
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Calgary ice climber dies after fall in Banff National Park
Police said the man was declared dead at the scene. Continue reading
Avalanche warnings issued for Alberta mountain regions
The warnings include Banff, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper National Parks. Continue reading