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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.
Wildlife overpass renamed after former Alberta premier

Wildlife overpass renamed after former Alberta premier

“It’ll be interesting to see the data coming off of this. If there’s any other locations that have similar collision rates that we need to prioritize, we can start to look at for a significant investment in other areas.”
CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

CN Rail warns of 'catastrophic impacts' as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park

VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have "catastrophic impacts" on cross-country services in legal action it has filed to force Parks Canada to consider a protective barrier for its main line through Jasper National Park.
Death of two female grizzlies on train tracks ‘pretty significant blow’ to Banff bear population

Death of two female grizzlies on train tracks ‘pretty significant blow’ to Banff bear population

Grizzly bear 122, a.k.a The Boss, who was mating with one of the female grizzlies that ended up dead, fled from the approaching without injury
Air quality warning in effect for Jasper, Hinton due to smoke

Air quality warning in effect for Jasper, Hinton due to smoke

Environment Canada advised the public to limit time outdoors as well as consider rescheduling or cancelling outdoor sports, activities and events.
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