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Heat-stressed larches turning golden earlier than usual, experts say

Heat-stressed larches turning golden earlier than usual, experts say

This year, though, hot, dry conditions coupled with wildfire smoke have caused the golden larch season in Kananaskis Country to start earlier, and it could last longer than usual.
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Town of Banff tightens rules on wildlife attractants

Town of Banff tightens rules on wildlife attractants

“We need to be able to have the teeth to order the removal [of a tree] if it comes to that. Living in a national park setting, we are proud stewards of this land and that means protecting the wildlife that live here among us.”
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UPDATE: RCMP, Parks Canada locate overdue hiker's body near Banff

UPDATE: RCMP, Parks Canada locate overdue hiker's body near Banff

RCMP and Parks Canada have located an overdue hiker deceased near the Cascade Falls trailhead following a search of the area on Aug. 28.
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Black bear accesses 'full cooler' at Two Jack Lake, prompts warning

Black bear accesses 'full cooler' at Two Jack Lake, prompts warning

“We do have bear reports of mainly black bears in and around the Canmore townsite here and those have been seen eating mainly buffaloberries and other natural food sources.”
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RCMP, Parks Canada search for missing person near Banff

RCMP, Parks Canada search for missing person near Banff

“We’re following up on some clues for the current location of that person and visitor safety is there along with law enforcement from Parks. The idea is that we’re going to locate the person and assess their current state.”
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Study explores recreationalist behaviour on unofficial Kananaskis trails

Study explores recreationalist behaviour on unofficial Kananaskis trails

“It’s not about laying blame anywhere because I think we all use undesignated trails from time to time, but it’s understanding what pushes more of us towards that unofficial trail use.”
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Swift Mînî Thnî Transit implements security after bus driver assault

Swift Mînî Thnî Transit implements security after bus driver assault

“The bus showed up at the band office stop and the bus driver asked clients to provide tickets to get on. One of the clients did not have a ticket and got very upset. The driver told him he couldn’t come on and then he was punched in the face.”
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Tsuut'ina police chief hopeful mandate creates equitable change in Indigenous policing

Tsuut'ina police chief hopeful mandate creates equitable change in Indigenous policing

While interest is high in implementing self-administered policing in Indigenous communities, Blake said “restrictive and discriminatory” practices in the system in Canada and a lack of research have made policing a challenging endeavour for Indigenous communities to pursue and sustain.
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Tsuut'ina police chief hopeful mandate creates equitable change in Indigenous policing

Tsuut'ina police chief hopeful mandate creates equitable change in Indigenous policing

While interest is high in implementing self-administered policing in Indigenous communities, Blake said “restrictive and discriminatory” practices in the system in Canada and a lack of research have made policing a challenging endeavour for Indigenous communities to pursue and sustain.
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Redesign of Spray Lakes West Campground returns habitat to bears, wildlife

Redesign of Spray Lakes West Campground returns habitat to bears, wildlife

“What we’ve been finding due to this campground configuration is it’s really negatively impacted the movement of wildlife. That’s resulted in numerous human-wildlife conflicts over the years. Pretty much on an annual basis.”
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