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Canmore raises fines for owners of neglected fruit trees, animal attractants
Canmore has raised the fines associated with not keeping fruit trees maintained or keeping other animal attractants on residential properties. Continue reading
Kananaskis Country’s popular Ha Ling hiking trail reopens with improvements
Hikers who take to the new and improved trail on Aug. 10 will see a reshaped and lengthened trail with several additions. Continue reading
Longtime Calgary marriage commissioner Nomi Whalen dies
Nomi Whalen, 87, passed away on July 11, 2019. Continue reading
Canmore diners shocked by bear walking into restaurant
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
People eating at a Canmore restaurant Sunday evening were shocked to see a black bear wander in the doors. Continue reading
Witness recalls Calgary woman being struck by rock before falling in mountain tragedy
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A witness who was at Grassi Lakes near Canmore on Saturday where a woman died in a hiking incident says she was hit by a falling rock. Continue reading
Calgary woman, 20, dead after falling in Grassi Lakes rock climbing area
EMS responded to an area near Spray Lakes Road on Saturday at around 12:30 p.m. for reports of an injured climber. Continue reading
Woman and dog charged by elk, calf; Alberta wildlife issues warning
By Cami Kepke Reporter
During calving season, elk become protective of their young and can act defensively if they feel threatened. Continue reading
Alberta institute wants to share Indigenous solutions to handling wildfires
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A study based at an institute in Canmore will look to limit and cope with wildfire by studying how First Nations managed fire, modernizing traditional stories from Indigenous elders. Continue reading
Edmonton man dead after falling off mountain near Lac des Arcs
The hiker feel 60 feet, police said Sunday. Continue reading
Fish and wildlife officers put down habituated bear in Canmore area
A black bear that had become habituated in a Canmore neighbourhood was recently put down by fish and wildlife officers, according to a provincial government official. Continue reading