Banff
- calgaryherald.com Traffic reopens along Trans-Canada Highway after sinkhole grinds eastbound travellers to a halt
A sinkhole has temporarily closed eastbound traffic moving toward Calgary in Banff National Park, grinding traffic to a halt in the area.
The sinkhole has been assessed at seven metres long and two metres wide, the Town of Banff said on social media
- www.rmoutlook.com Person dies on cycling path in Banff National Park
One person has died on a popular cycling path in Banff National Park Saturday morning (Sept. 2).
- Banff Community Gear Sell & Swap, September 10, 2023
Sell your stuff or pick up some new-to-you equipment at the Community Gear Sell & Swap on Sunday, September 10 at The Fenlands. This is a great way to sell gently used winter sports, camping and recreation items. Sell things like camping gear, equipment for team sports such as hockey, figure skating, cross-country, downhill and backcountry skis, snowboards, snowshoes, fat bikes and winter sport related clothing and safety equipment like helmets, beacons, etc.
The event will also include a Banff Minor Hockey fundraising BBQ.
- Free to attend!
- Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Register online at https://Banff.ca/Active
- Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/1006521004025292/
- Tables only $5! Between 8 - 9 a.m. a limited number of first-come first-serve shared tables will be available for those with only a few items on the day.
Questions? Call 403-762-1235 or email recreation@banff.ca
- Bear warning issued for Lake Minnewanka Loop in Banff National Park
- Issued: August 22, 2023
- Ends: September 06, 2023
- Firefighters battling blaze at Lake Louise staff accommodationwww.rmoutlook.com UPDATED: Firefighters battling blaze at Lake Louise staff residence
“The fire is still in progress and it looks like it will take out our entire Charleston residence,” said Dan Markham, communications director for Skiing Louise.
- calgaryherald.com Bison population swells after over century-long absence in Banff National Park
After a 140 year absence, Banff National Park is now home to more than 100 plains bison — a number that could double by 2030.
Parks Canada data shows there could be more than 200 bison in the area before the decade is up
