165 hectares of trees will be cut down in Banff National Park

Parks Canada says work is expected to begin later this fall on two projects aimed at mitigating wildfire risk in Banff National Park. The projects come as part of the agency's commitment to reduce the possibility of wildfires in the region. "The effects of climate change, in combination with historical fire suppression practices, are increasing the chance and severity of wildfires," Parks Canada said in a news release. "More intense, faster moving and longer-lasting wildfires decrease the safety