Local Life
Stories, interviews, and cultural insights from the Bow Valley — including Banff and Canmore residents, history, local businesses, and community life.
Kananaskis Grizzly Bear Family: The Cub That Walked Like a Human
A family of grizzly bears stopped traffic on Highway 742 earlier this month – and one of the cubs briefly ...
Canmore Folk Music Festival: Why 750 Volunteers Can’t Be Wrong
The Canmore Folk Music Festival 2026 has been running since 1978, which means it has outlasted disco, the CD, and ...
Sasquatch Sightings Alberta: The Official History Behind the Legend
A fresh wave of Bigfoot reports out of Ohio has people squinting at treelines again – and if you spend ...
White Grizzly Bear Banff: The Story of Nakoda and What She Taught Us
The white grizzly bear Banff visitors came to know as Nakoda was never meant to be famous. She did not ...
Banff Bear Relocation At Sunshine Village: What Happened And Why It Matters
When a young black bear settled into a winter den beside the Sunshine Village ski-out this past October, it likely ...
Banff Merman: A Visitor’s Guide To Banff’s Most Unusual Display
If you have spent any time exploring Banff, you have probably admired the mountains, the river, and the wildlife. But ...