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Indigenous bison hunt 'entirely likely' to continue in future years in Banff

Indigenous bison hunt 'entirely likely' to continue in future years in Banff

“Harvesting by Indigenous Peoples is already successfully implemented in many protected heritage places across the country, including approximately half of the national parks."
Murder trial for 2019 death of Alberta woman still ongoing

Murder trial for 2019 death of Alberta woman still ongoing

Judge rules testimony from accused's doctors, victim’s family and friends admissable
From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

From the gas tank to the furnace, consumer carbon charge disappears

The levy had previously been set at $80 per tonne, an amount that has increased yearly since the charge was first imposed in 2019.
Teen skier airlifted from Banff in ‘serious and potentially life-threatening condition’

Teen skier airlifted from Banff in ‘serious and potentially life-threatening condition’

Paramedics treated teen on Sunday while waiting for arrival of STARS air ambulance
Abbot Pass Hut to be recognized after lengthy public engagement

Abbot Pass Hut to be recognized after lengthy public engagement

The next steps in recognizing a historic alpine hut have launched with recommendations likely to be implemented in the coming months and years.
Alberta woman convicted of nearly $500,000 in fraud sentenced to 2 years in prison, full restitution

Alberta woman convicted of nearly $500,000 in fraud sentenced to 2 years in prison, full restitution

Victim Larry Sundberg says siphoning over two years left him without a retirement
Polar plungers raise thousands for Helping Hand Fund

Polar plungers raise thousands for Helping Hand Fund

Just over $8,000 collected to help disadvantaged kids in the community have opportunities to play sports
Parks Canada looking at measures to limit vehicle access at Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka in future years: study

Parks Canada looking at measures to limit vehicle access at Lake Louise, Lake Minnewanka in future years: study

“We had over four million visitors last year in Banff National Park, and news break, we expect this to keep growing."
Orphaned cougars find permanent home after hunter killed mother near Canmore

Orphaned cougars find permanent home after hunter killed mother near Canmore

“During their time with us, our Animal Health team gave them a full physical examination, confirming they are male and female siblings."
Foothills County seniors denied tax relief after losing home in fire

Foothills County seniors denied tax relief after losing home in fire

After a devastating fire in January, the County won't reduce taxes owing on the rural property.
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