Canmore

An elk carcass found near Cougar Creek in Canmore on Monday (Feb. 22) has led Alberta Parks to close the area to prevent a human wildlife conflict as there was evidence of a cougar feeding from it.

The popular international student program run by the Canadian Rockies Public Schools division that helps with revenue for additional staffing and resources is continuing under strict COVID-19 provincial and federal precautions.

The Town of Canmore saw its taxable assessment value for property in the community come close to $9 billion after more than $145 million in new residential and non-residential growth was assessed.

Canmore-based Alpine Club of Canada suspends hut bookings to protect caribou in Jasper's Tonquin backcountry, where a herd of caribou is on the brink of extinction.

While considering the 2021 operational budget, Canmore council voted to postpone implementation of paid parking for the downtown core until 2022. The change is not final until council votes to approve the budget next Tuesday (Feb. 23).

White Mountain Adventures has requested Canmore town council make changes to allow the local company to pilot a guided e-bike tour on local trails.

"But by no means is this over, and we’re likely going to experience ebb and flow with this virus in our community because of the circumstances we have here," said Silvio Adamo, director of emergency management for the Town of Banff.

Mayor John Borrowman recommended the provincial government look to its own properties in Canmore to manage the local rabbit population.

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The Smith Creek and Three Sisters Village area structure plans under consideration by Canmore council represent 80 per cent of the developable land left in the community.