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MLA calls for review of Kananaskis Conservation Pass as part of Alberta's new plan for parks

MLA calls for review of Kananaskis Conservation Pass as part of Alberta's new plan for parks

Banff-Kananaskis MLA Sarah Elmeligi hopes a recommendation in Alberta's draft Plan for Parks to review fees includes the Kananaskis Conservation Pass
New action plan aims to help Jasper adapt to climate change

New action plan aims to help Jasper adapt to climate change

The plan outlines 28 key actions. The next steps in the climate adaptation planning process are implementation and monitoring.
Jasper National Park maintaining closures in some areas for wildfire rehabilitation

Jasper National Park maintaining closures in some areas for wildfire rehabilitation

Cavell Road, Maligne Canyon and the Valley of the Five Lakes will remain closed until further notice as Parks Canada continues to work on and assess wildfire damage.
‘I didn’t want her to die alone’: hiker holds friend’s hand after fatal Banff rockslide

‘I didn’t want her to die alone’: hiker holds friend’s hand after fatal Banff rockslide

Hiker shares first-hand account of deadly rockslide in Banff National Park
Injured wolf digging for herbs, potatoes in Field backyard euthanized

Injured wolf digging for herbs, potatoes in Field backyard euthanized

“Our wildlife management staff responded and they found the wolf still in the garden, scavenging on some of the herbs and digging for what we were told were potatoes.”
Deadly Banff rockfall neither 'preventable nor predictable'

Deadly Banff rockfall neither 'preventable nor predictable'

"We don't have any other reason to believe that there’s anybody else buried there."
Two people confirmed dead in Bow Glacier Falls rockfall in Banff National Park

Two people confirmed dead in Bow Glacier Falls rockfall in Banff National Park

Two people died in a rockfall at Bow Glacier Falls, stated police and Parks Canada in a joint media release.
Rockfall in Banff National Park kills at least one hiker, injures others, some may still be missing

Rockfall in Banff National Park kills at least one hiker, injures others, some may still be missing

“Parks Canada is responding to a report of a serious rockfall incident with involvement near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park."
G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation

G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation

All G7 countries and five non-G7 members intend to take on wildfire prevention, research collaboration and community rebuilding efforts.
Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

The program runs until Sept. 2.
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