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Cathy Ellis

Cathy Ellis

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Jasper grizzly bear emerges from den, Banff experiences third warmest December on record

Jasper grizzly bear emerges from den, Banff experiences third warmest December on record

Scientists say Alberta grizzly bears are expected to emerge earlier from dens as climate continues to warm
Wolf pack, deadly disease decreasing Banff’s elk population

Wolf pack, deadly disease decreasing Banff’s elk population

“We do know that our population is going down … that’s a 54 per cent decrease in population since 2018.”
Busy trails impact grizzlies, wolves even hundreds of metres away: study

Busy trails impact grizzlies, wolves even hundreds of metres away: study

A biologist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Alberta, said this latest study shows wolves stay 600 metres away and grizzlies 300 metres away from busy trails.
Calgary climber falls 150 metres to his death in Kootenay National Park

Calgary climber falls 150 metres to his death in Kootenay National Park

“A party of two well-prepared and experienced climbers were rappelling one of the mixed climbing routes in the area when one of them fell approximately 150 metres and was fatally injured."
Popular ice castle plunges into Lake Louise

Popular ice castle plunges into Lake Louise

Warm weather causes the ice castle to crash down into Lake Louise on Friday (Dec. 27).
Town of Banff struggling to find homes for lost, abandoned dogs

Town of Banff struggling to find homes for lost, abandoned dogs

“This is an ongoing concern and we are working closely with the SPCA to identify alternatives for this challenge.”
Bow Valley mountaineering legends appointed to Order of Canada

Bow Valley mountaineering legends appointed to Order of Canada

Order of Canada appointments "builders of hope for a better future".
'Race against the clock' to save Banff heritage homes

'Race against the clock' to save Banff heritage homes

"We know that the community at large has a soft spot for our built heritage and we know these assets are cherished and they help to maintain our mountain charm.”
Cougar hunting on edge of Canmore, stashes coyote

Cougar hunting on edge of Canmore, stashes coyote

“The kill site was buried and when uncovered was part of a coyote."
In Alberta, delicate damselfly found only in Banff

In Alberta, delicate damselfly found only in Banff

Like grizzly bears and wolverines, the vivid dancer damselfly is federally listed as a species of special concern and found only in southern British Columbia and in Banff, Alberta.
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