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Beaver Lake Cree Nation chief says language is also a victim of residential school legacy

Beaver Lake Cree Nation chief says language is also a victim of residential school legacy

Beaver Lake Cree Nation Chief Gary Lameman said he continues to live with the effects of Canada’s residential school system. 
Osprey nest on Lake Louise transmission line to be relocated

Osprey nest on Lake Louise transmission line to be relocated

AltaLInk will turn off the power from Sunshine Village to Lake Louise to move an osprey nest that poses a danger on a transmission line in Johnston Canyon.
'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.
Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

The action plan also includes an $800,000 grant program to help establish new Medical First Responder agencies, and a $600,000 grant program for communities with existing emergency medical services stations to recruit and train a local workforce.
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.
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