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Injured deer saved by vigilant residents and wildlife officers

Injured deer saved by vigilant residents and wildlife officers

Deer with wire wrapped around chest in Southern Alberta gets some help from Fish and Wildlife officers.
Gamealot board game convention returns to Edmonton

Gamealot board game convention returns to Edmonton

Alberta gamers aim to raise $2,000 for charity at Edmonton meet-up
'The next logical evolution': New law to help expedite Jasper rebuild

'The next logical evolution': New law to help expedite Jasper rebuild

This law will enable the transfer of land-use planning and development authorities from Parks Canada to the Municipality of Jasper.
Town council decides parking reservations won't help traffic in Banff

Town council decides parking reservations won't help traffic in Banff

Town of Banff officials say they have no authority to restrict people from entering the community or to close roads unless it is an imminent emergency.
It's a bear-eat-bear world; Banff trail closed to let bear eat ahead of denning

It's a bear-eat-bear world; Banff trail closed to let bear eat ahead of denning

“This should be a good piece of protein for a bear to feed on before denning,” said Blair Fyten, a human-wildlife coexistence specialist for Banff National Park.
Do Canadian travel insurance plans cover natural disasters?

Do Canadian travel insurance plans cover natural disasters?

Get tips on how to get paid on claims and some events that are and aren't typically covered.
'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

"We haven't confirmed yet that there were fire tornadoes that occurred in Jasper, but it's a very strong possibility."
Banff to look at tactics to deal with excessive bike speeds on multi-use trails

Banff to look at tactics to deal with excessive bike speeds on multi-use trails

“We have adults, we have children, we have elderly using those pathways, and they’re more vulnerable to injury with a bike collision.”
Calgary police locate and remove underground encampment

Calgary police locate and remove underground encampment

Calgary city officials removed an underground encampment Sept. 26.
Renowned Canadian explorer retraces frozen steps in new Arctic adventure book

Renowned Canadian explorer retraces frozen steps in new Arctic adventure book

Frank Wolf's new Arctic adventure book, Two Springs, One Summer, gets into the head of an adventurer.
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