Beyond Local

A Roam Transit bus struck and killed a black bear in Banff on Aug. 1. Two black bears ran out in front of the bus around 10:45 p.m.

Town administration studying petition against Homestead project

It’s been one year since the bisons have been reintroduced into Banff National Park and they are reaching new heights.

A lack of oxygen likely played a role in an airplane crash that killed two men in Kananaskis Country last summer, according to a report by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada

Black bear activity in Banff and Canmore is heightened this summer compared to previous years – wildlife managers believe the wetter and later spring has kept bears in the valley bottoms longer feasting on green-up

Shoppers at Sobeys Inc. grocery stores will soon need to bring their own totes or lug their purchases home in paper bags as the chain moves to phase out plastic bags by February 2020.

CN says no dangerous goods were involved and there was no threat to the public.

A large closure is in place on south side of Canmore to protect people and give space and security to a mamma grizzly bear and her new cubs

Parks Canada and the RCMP began restricting non-essential traffic from entering the town around 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday (July 23) and maintained rolling restrictions until 6 p.m.