The online archives of Banff, Alberta, Canada
News for May
2006
May 30
Environmental groups missing from town’s “summit”
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 30
Bears cause bike riders to rethink outings
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 30
Banff rugby team wins season opener
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 29
Muskrat Bay on Johnson lake closed to protect wildlife
(
Parks Canada
)
May 29
Pine beetles: “A natural disaster in slow motion”
(
Globe and Mail
)
May 29
Banff runner Jason Loutitt sixth in Ottawa marathon
(
Runners Web
)
May 28
U.S. travellers having second thoughts as gas prices soar
(
The Olympian (Washington)
)
May 27
Parks in fight to stop pine beetle spread caused by mild winters
(
Canada.com
)
May 25
Emergency vehicle awareness urged
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 25
School board backs away from half-day Fridays
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 25
Students need biodiesel volunteers
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 25
Doors to swing open on Banff’s heritage homes
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 24
Sunshine recognized for water conservation program
(
Ski Press
)
May 24
The Juniper said to offer “Rocky Mountain retro” experience
(
Globe and Mail
)
May 24
Border fences threaten wildlife, expert warns
(
Canada.com
)
May 24
Icefields Parkway: Gemütlich rollen zwischen ewigem Eis
(
Spiegel Online
)
May 23
Dr. Heard home and on road to recovery
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 23
Duplex dispute headed to court
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 23
Cori Brewster finishing new album
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 23
Project to improve road conditions on Icefields Parkway
(
Government of Canada
)
May 23
Home on the range: A corridor for wildlife (Y2Y)
(
New York Times
)
May 23
A mountain of options: An insider’s guide to Banff National Park
(
Telegraph (U.K.)
)
May 23
A natural high: Travel writer smitten on his trip to the Rockies
(
Telegraph (U.K.)
)
May 22
Crash near Banff sends three to hospital
(
CFCN
)
May 21
Trails retain bear warnings
(
Canada.com
)
May 20
Fortress Mountain at a standstill
(
CFCN
)
May 19
Vet cannot explain attack bear’s motives
(
Edmonton Sun
)
May 19
Why wild animals are turning on humans
(
Guardian (U.K.)
)
May 19
Bear Smart bodes well
(
Calgary Sun
)
May 19
A getaway in the Rocky Mountains: Cathedral Mountain Lodge
(
Canada.com
)
May 18
Banff surgeon recovering after kayak mishap
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 18
Bear was thin but healthy, officials say
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 18
Bear spray recommended
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 18
Campers will get bear warnings this weekend
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 18
Lake Louise still waiting for appearance of Grizzly No. 72
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 18
School division to cut staff
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 18
Dog grooming business can move
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 18
Banff resident Ted Clark nominated for service to seniors
(
Government of Alberta
)
May 18
Bear mauling story embellished
(
Daily Record (U.K.)
)
May 16
Bikers recall finding bike and hearing injured victim
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 16
Caution urged for trail users
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 16
Sickly looking bear attacked cyclist
(
Canada.com
)
May 16
Warden stresses bear risk
(
Calgary Sun
)
May 15
Bear mauling victim faces months of rehab
(
Calgary Herald
)
May 15
Cry from the woods saves cyclist after black bear mauling
(
Globe and Mail
)
May 15
Railway, wildlife group spar over bear deaths
(
CBC
)
May 15
Rockslide keeps Trans-Canada closed
(
Globe and Mail
)
May 15
Trans-Canada Highway re-opens near Golden
(
CHQR
)
May 15
Trans-Canada re-opened after slide
(
Calgary Sun
)
May 14
Bear attack victim in danger of losing arm
(
Calgary Sun
)
May 14
Cyclist mauled by bear was chased down on his bike
(
Canada.com
)
May 14
Sheer luck mauling victim Greg Flaaten found
(
Calgary Sun
)
May 14
Bear attack victim lucky others came upon scene
(
Canada.com
)
May 13
Cyclist attacked by black bear on Hoodoos Trail
(
Globe and Mail
)
May 13
Wardens kill black bear after cyclist mauled
(
Calgary Sun
)
May 13
Rockslide closes Trans-Canada east of Golden
(
Canoe
)
May 12
Retired warden Scott Ward among praised peace officers
(
Government of Canada
)
May 12
U.S. national parks cutting back on services, raising fees
(
USA Today
)
May 11
Banff Centre exhibition celebrates Canadian comics
(
Canada.com
)
May 11
Skiing to success in front of the lens
(
Canmore Leader
)
May 11
Affordable single-family unit pegged at $450k in Whistler
(
Whistler Question
)
May 9
Wildlife groups pushing CPR to better protect park grizzlies
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 9
Council pursuing joint recreation and community centre option
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 9
Banff Kyokushin fighters excel at Canadian championships
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 8
Grizzly fears close Canmore trails
(
Calgary Herald
)
May 6
Enthusiastic hikers take toll on their environment
(
Canada.com
)
May 6
Grain train leaks worry bear alliance
(
Calgary Sun
)
May 4
Grizzly Bear 71 emerges with cubs
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 4
Thompson vows funds coming for highway twinning
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 4
Staged catastrophe to test emergency response
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 4
Town offering an iPod for opinion on improving its website
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 4
New Fay Hut is a gold medal cabin
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 4
Stoney kids learn of links to past at Whyte Museum
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 4
Calgarian wins Peter Whyte painting prize
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 4
New book chronicles mapper’s passion
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 4
Skins golf game OK'd
(
Rocky Mountain Outlook
)
May 2
Banff Springs snail preservation attempts continue
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 2
Skins wins: golf event a go
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 2
Local artists collaborate in photography show
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 2
Ski veterans honour Rob Bosinger
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 2
Columnists plan to examine local mating habits
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
May 2
Snowboard competition wraps up season at Louise
(
Banff Crag and Canyon
)
