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Grizzly bears, wolverines need room to roam in Banff: Expert

Grizzly bears, wolverines need room to roam in Banff: Expert

Tracking 22 GPS-collared grizzly bears and scouring through thousands of remote camera images shows the overall grizzly bear population appears to be stable, but grizzly bear density declined in areas near paved roads while increasing in the backcountry from 2012-21.
Two vehicles on lakes fell through the ice near Lac La Biche

Two vehicles on lakes fell through the ice near Lac La Biche

Four people drove onto Whitefish Lake in a pickup truck to ice fish. Not long after, the ice began to break under the weight of the truck.
Calgary woman offering $25,000 reward for Hwy 2 hit-and-run info

Calgary woman offering $25,000 reward for Hwy 2 hit-and-run info

Sheryl Knock offering $25,000 reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the culprit who crashed into her near Olds during Wednesday's spring storm
Historic Banff church seriously damaged by fire

Historic Banff church seriously damaged by fire

A church built in the 1920's was seriously damaged by fire last week.
Okotoks family disappointed after murderer gets day parole

Okotoks family disappointed after murderer gets day parole

“He's shown time and time again he can't follow the rules,” family member of murder victim says after killer given day parole.
It will cost $36.75 to park at Lake Louise starting in May

It will cost $36.75 to park at Lake Louise starting in May

Parking rates going up as vehicle traffic increases at Lake Louise.
HBO's 'The Last of Us' returns to Alberta for another take

HBO's 'The Last of Us' returns to Alberta for another take

Filming of the post-apocalyptic series returns to the Bow Valley for season two.
Yukon man sentenced for Innisfail care home rampage

Yukon man sentenced for Innisfail care home rampage

Kale Michon, 22 of Dawson City, was given a suspended sentence for smashing through the front doors of of a care facility in Central Alberta and assaulting a staff member.
New Samaritan's Purse field hospital arrives in Calgary

New Samaritan's Purse field hospital arrives in Calgary

“It was a pretty historic day today. This is the first time that a field hospital of this magnitude has been warehoused here in Canada for international deployment.
The Boss first Banff grizzly spotted out of den

The Boss first Banff grizzly spotted out of den

Parks Canada confirmed Bear 122, aka The Boss, was spotted on Monday (March 18) – the first confirmed sighting in Banff of the year.
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