Wildfire update
Fire activity has significantly decreased in Banff National Park and the Spreading Creek Wildfire has been contained, leaving Highway 93 fully open for travellers.
The wet, cool weather last week is to thank for that.
As of July 25, fire crews were continuing to hose down the burn area, according to a press release from Parks Canada. The total size of the fire is approximately 9,000 hectares, and 2,300 hectares have burned in Banff.
All trails west of Highway 93N that were previously closed due to the wildfire are now open.
Trails in the Siffleur Region and near Noyes and Totem Creek remain closed.
Window smashed at TAGS
The RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance to identify the person or persons responsible for breaking a window at TAGS convenience store, July 24.
The Patricia Street window was smashed at approximately 3 a.m. on Thursday, July 24.
If you have information about the crime, the RCMP ask that you get in contact by calling 780-852-4421 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
All hallows’ July
It’s time to dig through your tickle trunk and pull out a costume because HIV West Yellowhead’s annual Halloween in July fundraiser is tonight, July 31.
Beginning at 9 p.m., the Atha-B will play host to a ghoulish evening of costumed fun. There will be costume prizes for best female, best male, best group, scariest costume and, to go along with the organization’s latest Safe is Sexy campaign, best zombie.
The cover charge is $5 and goes toward HIV West Yellowhead.
