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🐕 PARKS CANADA WARDENS REOPEN INVESTIGATION INTO BANFF SUPERINTENDENT’S OFF-LEASH DOGParks Canada’s law-enforcement bran...
10/17/2026

🐕 PARKS CANADA WARDENS REOPEN INVESTIGATION INTO BANFF SUPERINTENDENT’S OFF-LEASH DOG

Parks Canada’s law-enforcement branch is taking another look at an incident involving Banff National Park Superintendent Salman Rasheed and his dog being off leash on Tunnel Mountain Trail.

Rasheed acknowledged breaking the park’s leash rules and described the incident as an isolated lapse in judgment.

Parks Canada initially said the matter had been reviewed internally. The agency has since confirmed its law-enforcement branch is reviewing the incident further and will determine what action, if any, is appropriate.

Dogs in Banff National Park are generally required to be on a leash no longer than three metres and under physical control, except in designated areas.

💬 Should officials responsible for enforcing park rules be held to the same standard as everyone else — or an even higher one?

Sources: Rocky Mountain Outlook; Parks Canada

🌎 4.3 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED NORTH OF CANMOREDid you experience it?A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded early ...
10/16/2026

🌎 4.3 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED NORTH OF CANMORE

Did you experience it?

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded early Friday morning, about 35 km north of Canmore.

Earthquakes Canada says the quake occurred at approximately 4:46 a.m. MDT on October 16 and was shallow, with a depth of roughly 5 km.

The earthquake was felt across parts of the Bow Valley, with reports of shaking extending as far as Calgary.

There have been no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.

Early earthquake measurements can vary as more seismic data is analyzed, but Earthquakes Canada’s latest listing places the event at magnitude 4.3.

💬 Did you feel it this morning?

⚡ Power outages are a recurring reality in the Bow Valley.Mountain weather, strong winds, heavy snow, wildfire condition...
10/15/2026

⚡ Power outages are a recurring reality in the Bow Valley.

Mountain weather, strong winds, heavy snow, wildfire conditions, trees and wildlife can all contribute to unexpected outages. In general it is higher likelihood to experience power outages in the bow valley than to Calgary.

One of our contributors experienced a power outage today that lasted about two hours — a good example of why having some backup power available can be useful.

Fortunately, many outages we experience locally are measured in hours rather than days — which is where a portable power station can be particularly useful and have seemed to picked up in popularity around 2021

For many households, one of the biggest priorities is simply keeping the fridge and freezer cold until grid power returns. A portable power station can also keep Wi-Fi, phones, lights, laptops, medical equipment and other essentials running.

When choosing a power station, there are two important numbers to look at:

Inverter output (watts) determines what the power station can actually run. Appliances such as refrigerators can briefly require significantly more power when their compressor starts, so having enough output and surge capacity matters.

Battery capacity (watt-hours) determines roughly how long you can keep those appliances running.

A large battery with a small inverter may not run the appliance you need, while a powerful inverter with a small battery may run it — but not for very long.

Unlike gas generators, portable power stations are quiet, require no fuel while operating and can be used indoors. Many can also be recharged from a wall outlet, vehicle or solar panels.

You don’t necessarily need enough battery capacity to power your entire home for days. For a typical outage lasting a few hours, having enough stored power to keep the fridge cold, internet running, phones charged and a few lights on can make a big difference.

Do you have a portable power station for emergencies?

🐕 DOG OWNER CHARGED AFTER DEER KILLED NEAR CANMORE’S ENGINE BRIDGEThe owner of an off-leash dog that chased and killed a...
10/15/2026

🐕 DOG OWNER CHARGED AFTER DEER KILLED NEAR CANMORE’S ENGINE BRIDGE

The owner of an off-leash dog that chased and killed a mule deer near Canmore’s Engine Bridge has now been charged.

The incident occurred on the morning of October 11, when the dog pursued the deer through the Bow River. Witnesses said the deer repeatedly tried to escape before the dog caught up with it. The deer ultimately died.

The dog owner later contacted Canmore Municipal Enforcement after the Town put out a public request for information.

Alberta Parks has now confirmed the owner is facing multiple offences under Alberta’s Provincial Parks Act.

The incident has also prompted Canmore Councillor Wade Graham to call for stronger enforcement of off-leash rules.

Graham said he is “done with the lame excuses” and intends to ask council to support a zero-tolerance policy, where people violating leash rules would receive tickets rather than warnings. He has also called for Canmore to revisit its fine amounts.

No zero-tolerance policy has been approved by council at this point.

Canmore already requires dogs to be leashed outside designated off-leash areas. Current fines start at $250 for an off-leash dog, while a dog chasing or threatening wildlife carries a $750 first-offence fine.

This latest incident is now adding pressure to a broader discussion around whether Canmore’s existing penalties and enforcement are enough.

💬 Do you support Councillor Graham’s call for zero tolerance?



Sources: Town of Canmore, Alberta Parks via Rocky Mountain Outlook, Bow Valley Insider

10/15/2026

🗳️ Advance voting is now underway across the Bow Valley.

Elections Alberta opened advance voting on October 13, with advance polls running through October 17.

The final voting day is October 19.

During advance voting, electors can vote at any advance voting location within their electoral division. On October 19, voters must use the polling place assigned to their home address.

For Banff-Kananaskis voters, local advance-voting locations include:

Canmore
Canmore Recreation Centre
1900 8 Avenue

Banff
Kinnear Centre for Creativity & Innovation
Banff Centre
107 Tunnel Mountain Drive

Advance polls are open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Voters should bring accepted identification showing their name and current address.

To confirm your voting location and ID requirements, check Elections Alberta before heading out.

Source: Elections Alberta

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