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Cathy Ellis

Cathy Ellis

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Grizzly bears, wolverines need room to roam in Banff: Expert

Grizzly bears, wolverines need room to roam in Banff: Expert

Tracking 22 GPS-collared grizzly bears and scouring through thousands of remote camera images shows the overall grizzly bear population appears to be stable, but grizzly bear density declined in areas near paved roads while increasing in the backcountry from 2012-21.
Historic Banff church seriously damaged by fire

Historic Banff church seriously damaged by fire

A church built in the 1920's was seriously damaged by fire last week.
The Boss first Banff grizzly spotted out of den

The Boss first Banff grizzly spotted out of den

Parks Canada confirmed Bear 122, aka The Boss, was spotted on Monday (March 18) – the first confirmed sighting in Banff of the year.
Banff councillor charged with sexual assault facing pressure to step aside while matter in court

Banff councillor charged with sexual assault facing pressure to step aside while matter in court

Banff town councillor Hugh Pettigrew has served on council since 2021. Pettigrew said last week after sexual assault charges were laid against him, that he intends to continue on council.
Banff’s has a plan that could help them save heritage properties

Banff’s has a plan that could help them save heritage properties

Over the last seven years, eight properties on Banff’s municipal heritage inventory have been demolished.
Banff councillor facing sexual assault charges

Banff councillor facing sexual assault charges

Banff town councillor Hugh Pettigrew has been charged with sexual assault and will continue on council and other community duties, he said, while the case makes its way through the courts.
Lynx family pictured on ski slopes at Lake Louise

Lynx family pictured on ski slopes at Lake Louise

“The lynx family has been seen all over the resort, however we aren’t sure if it’s multiple families, or the same family."
Banff bison plan to explore range expansion, population management

Banff bison plan to explore range expansion, population management

About 20 bison calves were born last spring in Banff’s backcountry.
Over 1,000 Banff residents are against downtown pedestrian zone

Over 1,000 Banff residents are against downtown pedestrian zone

A petition over a downtown pedestrian zone with over 1,000 signatures was delivered to the Town of Banff, which means council must decide to repeal the pedestrian zone or hold a binding plebiscite on the issue.
Plan to enhance Canmore-area wildlife corridor approved

Plan to enhance Canmore-area wildlife corridor approved

A series of recommendations are being made to enhance the critical Lower Silvertip wildlife corridor, including eliminating pirate trails, providing designated trails, creating a nearby off-leash dog park and exploring potential fencing.
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