Grizzly Bear Adoption Gives New Meaning To “Mama Bear”
A 13-year-old grizzly took on maternal duties, giving an abandoned cub a second chance
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Kananaskis
More than just Calgary’s mountain playground, Kananaskis is a world-class destination for millions of tourists
The Overlooked Rockies Revealed In Intimate Detail By Two Canmore Photographers
Unexpected and surprising views of the Canadian Rockies are displayed at artsPlace until August 25.
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Are We Taking The Wild Out Of Wild Rose Country?
The number of wild animals in the province has collapsed. Now, there are way more pets than wild animals…by a lot
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Alberta Government Wants Your Input About Its Plan for Parks
What should Alberta’s 10-year plan be for parks and protected areas?
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Last Meal For A Black Bear In Kananaskis Country
De Ruyter shared a personal experience of the bear inches from his head while sleeping in his tent
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Monty Pylon: Parks Canada’s Weapon Against Wildlife Jams!
Parks Canada recently placed pylons on Highway 93 near a clearing where a grizzly bear was seen snacking
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Kananaskis Controversy: A Wilderness Playground or a Logging Hotspot??
Do we have the right to pick winners and losers in the management of Kananaskis Country?
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Four Grizzly Bears Killed On The Trans Canada Highway In Less Than A Week
Efforts to protect grizzly bears are invaluable, but more can be done to minimize vehicle-wildlife collisions
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Black Bear Delivers Special Package at Canmore Grocery Store!
John Paczkowski, a human-wildlife coexistence team leader, urges people to brush up on their bear safety skills as sightings become more frequent
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Kick Off Your Summer With Our Beginner Hikes
For those who want to get outside, stroll and breathe… not gasp for air!
Kananaskis Country Conflict: Moose and Dogs a Dangerous Duo
After a moose charged a hiker and their dog in Kananaskis Country, wildlife officials issued a warning to keep dogs leashed and maintain distance from the wildlife
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Fees or Freedom? The Controversy Over The Kananaskis Conservation Pass
Citing his father’s vision for accessible natural spaces, Joe Lougheed shared thoughts on the importance of free access to Kananaskis Country
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Wildfires Are Burning Up Alberta’s Tourism Dollars
The unpredictability of wildfires in Alberta is causing significant disruptions to tourist plans and revenue in the province and across Canada
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Paparazzi Pressure Hits Banff’s “Celebearties” Hard
The obsession with sharing snaps of wildlife, especially grizzly bears, is causing problems in our mountain parks
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You Haven’t Seen “The Last of Us” – Alberta’s Film Industry and Stunning Locations Get Encore After Encore
And The Last of Us is far from the only film production in Alberta calling for “Lights, Camera, Action!”
Going, Going… Gone: World Day of Glaciers Highlights The Immediate Need For Action
World Day of Glaciers is meant to light a fire under politicians and corporations about cutting planet-warming gas emissions.
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Oh Deer, Bambi’s Urban Escapades Stir Up a Ruckus
Urban deer don’t work a nine-to-five or pay taxes, but they sure enjoy city living!
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Bow Valley’s Golden Performance: Small Towns, Big Dreams, and Bigger Medals!
The talent of our province’s youth athletes was on full display at the 2024 Alberta Winter Games.
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Albertans Stand Up for Kananaskis: Kananaskis Saved from the Saw, For Now
Kananaskis Country’s trees are safe for now, as West Fraser has decided to hold off on its clearcutting project
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How Watermelon Snow Warns Us About A Changing Climate
Watermelon snow isn’t about watermelons, but too much of it can be a problem as it speeds up glacial melting
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Banff Park Visitor Gets More Than Bargained For When Cougar Attack Sends Them To Hospital
The recent attack by a cougar in Banff National Park reminds us that there can be dangers when we visit wild places in our province. Scientists think that wildfires might be making these dangers even bigger
Are Wildlife Fences On The Trans-Canada Highway Enough?
Canmore has taken a big step toward protecting wildlife along the Trans-Canada Highway, but Y2Y believes there is still much work to be done
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2024 Mid-Winter Forest Fire Forecast Looks Grim: Are We Ready?
With a mountain snowpack less than half of what it should be in February, people are concerned
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Skiing with a Sidekick: Skijoring is Alberta’s Paws-itively Cool Winter Adventure!
Imagine the thrill of cross-country skiing across Alberta’s breathtaking landscapes, powered by your dog’s boundless energy
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Blind Skiers and Bright Smiles: A Day of Thrills in Kananaskis
From novices to medallists, blind skiers enjoy the trails in the Rockies.
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Polar Vortex: A Cool Solution to a Buggy Problem!
A warming climate has led to an outbreak in pine beetles, but frigid cold snaps keep the beetle numbers in check
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Embrace The Outdoors: Why Camping is Cooler in the Cold
Alberta’s winter camping is about embracing a different kind of outdoor adventure
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Husky Holidays: Unleash the Ultimate Snowy Adventure
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the winter outdoors in Alberta, but there’s nothing quite like dog sledding
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The Best Places to Fat Bike in the Canadian Rockies
No need to stop biking because of a bit of snow: hop on a fat bike and enjoy the mountain trails!
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Skiing Isn’t Only For The Rich: The Best Budget Mountain Ski Hills in Alberta
Discover four mountain ski escapes that save you bucks while avoiding the crowds
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Cochrane’s Charm Steals the Show on New Netflix Series
My Life With The Walter Boys cast and crew were smitten with the charms of Cochrane and Kananaskis
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Kananaskis Clearcut Delayed: Is SLS Caving to Public Pressure or Just Waiting for Permits?
Josh Killeen of CPAWS expresses cautious optimism, suggesting that public outcry may be influencing Spray Lakes Sawmill’s pause in their logging activities, but others remain skeptical
Everyone Should Be Able To Enjoy The Rockies
Rocky Mountain Adaptive levels the playing field transforming natural wonders into accessible dreams for people with disabilities
No Ocean, No Problem: Surfing Alberta’s Wild Rivers!
From Lethbridge to Cochrane, plans for more river wave parks are rolling out. Alberta is turning into Surftown, Canada
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Fast Cars, Slow Elk: The Furry Side of Canada’s Highways
Want to know the elk’s secret to crossing roads safely? Scientists are using GPS to find out.
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The Ultimate Larch Experience in Alberta: A Hike Worth Its Weight in Gold
Pocaterra Ridge promises heart-stopping vistas, exhilarating views and a hike you’ll remember forever
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Is Mother Nature Playing a Joke? Weather Shenanigans or Autumn Enthusiasm?
Larches are displaying autumn colours early, with experts pointing to climate change and wildfires as culprits
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Is Kananaskis Ready For Nuclear War?
The Cold War vault was planned as a super-secure storage in case of nuclear war, now it’s a popular hiking spot
What Are ‘Pirate Trails’? And Why Are People Using Them in Kananaskis?
Researchers are seeking to unravel the motivations behind using unofficial trails
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Kananaskis Conundrum: Paying for Conservation While Clear-Cutting Forests?
Thousands of Albertans are raising concerns over logging initiative in Kananaskis Country’s Upper Highwood
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Cat’s Out of the Bag: Cougar Sightings in Cochrane and Kananaskis Country Spark Warnings
Recent sightings of cougars west of Calgary, put residents and tourists on high alert
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K-Country Expansion: Is the Latest UCP Plan Something Albertans Want?
The beauty of Alberta’s nature is so amazing that people from all walks of life come together to fight for it!
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Mystery in the Mountains: Plane Crash Puzzles Experts
Passengers aboard the aircraft were on their way to a church function in Salmon Arm, BC
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Exshaw’s Off-Leash Dogs Put on a Short Rope.
New animal bylaws tighten leash and licence requirements for dogs in Exshaw
Rescuers Kept Busy Over The Long Weekend
Kananaskis Mountain Rescue swooped in to save lost, stuck, and late adventurers a whopping 16 times in just one weekend!”
Cowboy Dies Doing What He Loved
Nineteen-year-old Alberta bull rider Seth Saulteaux was fatally injured while bull riding
The Great Weather Twist: From Sweltering Heat to Unexpected Snow
Talk about a weather rollercoaster! A rare June snowstorm hit Kananaskis Country and the Bow Valley, causing a warning for the Icefields Parkway
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Woman Wrangler A Beacon For LGBTQ Children
Laryssa Kozar hopes to create a safe place for kids at the Tim Horton Children’s Ranch
Hungry Bear Stirs The Honey Pot
With campground upgrades delayed, urgent action is needed to prevent further bear encounters
The End of an Era—a Woman in a Forest of Men
This conservation officer is retiring, but her legacy will live on
