Local Life
Stories, interviews, and cultural insights from the Bow Valley — including Banff and Canmore residents, history, local businesses, and community life.
Skoki the Grizzly Bear: From Banff Rebel to Calgary Zoo Ambassador
Skoki the grizzly didn’t start out as Skoki at all. He was born in Banff National Park around 1990 and ...
Split Lip Banff: The Scarred Heavyweight of the Canadian Rockies
If you've ever thought Banff National Park was all turquoise lakes, polite elk, and picture-perfect mountain selfies, allow me to ...
Banff Isn’t an Option. Canmore Is the Answer.
So, you’ve dreamt of retiring to the Rockies. You’ve got visions of snow-capped peaks, crisp mountain air, maybe a pair ...
Can You Actually Live In Banff? What You Need To Know
Imagine waking up every morning in one of the most beautiful places in Canada, surrounded by mountain peaks and endless ...
10 Hilarious Bear Encounters in Banff and Canmore
If you thought the Bow Valley was all serene peaks, turquoise lakes, and polite hikers in puffy vests – well, ...
All Aboard the Maybe Express: The Calgary Airport to Banff Rail Proposal, Explained (With a Wink)
If you’ve ever flown into Calgary, grabbed a rental car, and hit the highway west toward Banff, chances are you’ve ...