Canmore

Originally, administration estimated that scanning and digitizing thousands of planning and development documents would cost $35,000.

A new off-site levy bylaw has been approved for Canmore, which sets out the way growth-pays-for-growth when it comes to $145 million in future municipal infrastructure projects.

Community members told council in December they would like to see the Land Use Bylaw receive a comprehensive review when it comes to riparian setbacks and energy efficiency.

“We are on a positive trend. Our numbers indicate that the restrictions that we put in place last month, while extremely challenging, are helping to prevent more people from being exposed and getting sick with this virus.”

Crown prosecutor Michelle Kai told Judge T.C. Semenuk on Wednesday (Jan. 20) that after RCMP executed a search warrant on David Aschim's Canmore home last year and examined his electronic devices, they found 2,615 unique child pornography images.

“Even if we can get a modified version of the games this year, it will be good for the town. It will be good for everyone.”

It has been 20 days since Leeza went missing from a yard in northern Calgary, scared off by fireworks. Her family and volunteers from the community continue to search for her, hoping to find her and bring her back home to Canmore.

Canmore council approved several 2021 capital projects ahead of its budget deliberations, which included cancelling solar projects for artsPlace, Senior's Centre and the Roundhouse, in favour of installing solar panels on the Canmore Rec Centre.

Veterinarians around Cochrane have noted an uptick in cases of a more severe variant of the common kennel cough.

CP Rail replaced the railway crossing at Spring Creek Gate in 2020 after water drainage issues led to "operational safety" concerns.