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Parks weighing options to tackle whirling disease in Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Parks weighing options to tackle whirling disease in Yoho, Kootenay national parks

Parks Canada officials say “all options are on the table” to combat the recent discovery of deadly whirling disease in more waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay national parks.
Cougar takes six large dogs from Bragg Creek area

Cougar takes six large dogs from Bragg Creek area

A cougar some think may be injured has taken six dogs from the yards of Bragg Creek homes over the past three months, including a Rottweiler.
Province dissolves Banff Centre board of governors, appoints temporary administrator

Province dissolves Banff Centre board of governors, appoints temporary administrator

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has a new temporary administrator, replacing its chair and board of governors.
Updated: Okotoks firefighters work to rescue goose frozen to ice

Updated: Okotoks firefighters work to rescue goose frozen to ice

Okotoks firefighters were called in for a water rescue under fowl conditions Friday after a tip from the public.
Fitu Taefu brings Samoan hand-tapped tattoos to Alberta shop

Fitu Taefu brings Samoan hand-tapped tattoos to Alberta shop

Fitu Taefu got his first tattoo at 12 years old. That’s because in Samoan culture, tattooing is a rite of passage for adolescent boys. Now he's practicing the craft here in Alberta.
Whirling disease shuts down access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park

Whirling disease shuts down access to all rivers, lakes in Kootenay, Yoho national park

“Aquatic invasive species pose a significant threat to the health of national parks and vital aquatic ecosystems."
Leaking water pipe in Cochrane fixed, state of emergency lifted

Leaking water pipe in Cochrane fixed, state of emergency lifted

The Town of Cochrane announced Thursday the water pipe leak at Riverfront Park has been fixed, the reservoirs were up to safer levels and the State of Local Emergency (SOLE) has been lifted.
Remembering legendary Rafter Six Ranch cowboy Stan Cowley

Remembering legendary Rafter Six Ranch cowboy Stan Cowley

“So many lives were affected by him just coming down this gravel road.”
Two headless sheep found in Jasper, poaching suspected

Two headless sheep found in Jasper, poaching suspected

"I can tell you that it's very evident that these animals were shot.”
Southern Alberta Town purchases medical centre in bid to keep clinic in town

Southern Alberta Town purchases medical centre in bid to keep clinic in town

High River council agrees to buy medical clinic for just over $1 million.
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