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'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success.
Canadian Premier League Final will be held in Alberta Nov. 9

Canadian Premier League Final will be held in Alberta Nov. 9

The Cavalry FC's win on Sunday clinched the finals being held at their Spruce Meadows home field, south of Calgary next week.
Must we heat the planet to dry grain?

Must we heat the planet to dry grain?

Few options for zero-carbon grain drying, say researchers
Banff to consider bylaw changes to better fire-proof national park townsite

Banff to consider bylaw changes to better fire-proof national park townsite

“We’ve encouraged and we’ve incentivized, but the fact remains that like Jasper, like Fort McMurray, it’s not the big wall of flames that comes and wipes out your community, it is embers raining in and igniting structures."
Man steps in to help dead friend’s numerous dogs

Man steps in to help dead friend’s numerous dogs

Simple acts of kindness can go a long way to restoring faith in the human race and that is exactly what a Bellis area man is experiencing as he looks to resolve a challenge that landed in his lap.
Pursuit's gondola rival claims U.S. company's monopoly increasing congestion in Banff

Pursuit's gondola rival claims U.S. company's monopoly increasing congestion in Banff

Liricon Capital wants Banff town council to lobby Canada’s Competition Bureau to break up sightseeing attractions in Banff and Jasper owned by Pursuit – a subsidiary of American-based company Viad Corp
Alberta filmmakers hit big screen at Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival

Alberta filmmakers hit big screen at Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival

Three movies will be playing back-to-back from the local story tellers on Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. in the Max Bell Auditorium at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
Governor General pays visit to recovering Jasper

Governor General pays visit to recovering Jasper

"I can see the resilience in people’s faces when I was talking to them today – the responders, the first responders, all the people that helped get people together and fed."
St. Albert museum chronicles winter through textiles

St. Albert museum chronicles winter through textiles

Musée Heritage Museum exhibition looks at how staying warm has influenced Alberta's cultures
Okotoks brewery takes home national beer awards

Okotoks brewery takes home national beer awards

Hub Town Brewing took home two medals, including one gold, at the 2024 Canada Beer Cup.
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