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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.
Thousands of baby salmon released in Valemount’s Swift Creek

Thousands of baby salmon released in Valemount’s Swift Creek

These salmon have a five-year lifecycle where they spend two years making their way down the river, three years in the Pacific Ocean and then head back upstream to spawn.
Four men convicted for hunting bighorn sheep near Cadomin

Four men convicted for hunting bighorn sheep near Cadomin

Last September, the group of hunters entered the former Gregg and Cardinal River mine sites and illegally killed at least four bighorn sheep, including a sublegal ram.
No stopping zone issued to protect bears in Kootenay National Park

No stopping zone issued to protect bears in Kootenay National Park

“Narrow shoulders and blind corners, combined with multiple bears focussed on finding food, make stopping here unsafe."
Dog trampled, killed by elk in Canmore

Dog trampled, killed by elk in Canmore

Fish and Wildlife confirmed dog did not survive the elk attack
Yellowhead County lifting wildfire evacuation orders

Yellowhead County lifting wildfire evacuation orders

As residents prepare to return to Robb, Mercoal and Peers, firefighters will continue to fight the two out-of-control wildfires.
Kootenay National Park wildfire extinguished

Kootenay National Park wildfire extinguished

Fire crews were able to respond quickly when the wildfire was reported on an emergency phone in Kootenay National Park
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