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Canmore naturalist, author honoured for conservation writing

Canmore naturalist, author honoured for conservation writing

Canmore's Kevin Van Tighem was awarded the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s  Robert Bateman Award for Conservation through the Arts for his fiction and non-fiction writing about wildlife and nature
Canmore RCMP investigating vehicle break-ins at Kananaskis trailhead

Canmore RCMP investigating vehicle break-ins at Kananaskis trailhead

Canmore RCMP have received a number of reports of vehicles being broken into at popular Kananaskis Country trailheads
Canadian Rockies Public School division maintains dress code for students

Canadian Rockies Public School division maintains dress code for students

While administration at CRPS maintains a procedure that directs students to "dress appropriately" is a broad direction for principals to follow, handbooks tells students at one local high school to dress in a way that is not a "distraction" to others and to "please respect the modesty of yourself and others."
Former Canmore accountant found guilty of fraud

Former Canmore accountant found guilty of fraud

Former Canmore accountant James 'Russ' Neilson was found guilty Friday (July 24) on all fraud charges related to his Bow Valley-based business Abaca Solutions. A sentencing hearing has been set for the end of August.
New detachment commander and five-year financial plan for Canmore RCMP

New detachment commander and five-year financial plan for Canmore RCMP

During its budget discussions this fall, Canmore council will consider the five-year financial plan's request for two additional officers and support staff position.
Bow Valley school re-entry plans to be released in August

Bow Valley school re-entry plans to be released in August

"We recognize how difficult masking would be, especially in lower elementary grades, which is why we are not relying on any single health measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the school setting," said Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.
Canmore water main project over budget, council agrees to split work into sections

Canmore water main project over budget, council agrees to split work into sections

"The idea is administration would look to come back likely in 2021 to complete the balance of the project." 
Resources from across Alberta responded to Ice Explorer rollover

Resources from across Alberta responded to Ice Explorer rollover

Due to the difficult terrain at the crash site and lack of road access, some of those injured were triaged and treated before being airlifted to a staging area where ambulances were waiting. Injuries ranged from serious head and pelvic trauma to leg and shoulder fractures. 
Town of Canmore to renegotiate water and wastewater contract with Epcor

Town of Canmore to renegotiate water and wastewater contract with Epcor

"To be frank, when we negotiated this 2010 agreement, at the time the Town had three resources available to do it, but Epcor had much larger resources available to them," said manager of public works Andreas Comeau. "For that reason, we allowed them to write the agreement, which was generally approved by both parties. But it looks like the flavour is more balanced towards Epcor as noted by the consultant." 
‘COVID-19 is not going anywhere’ – Bow Valley up to 14 active cases

‘COVID-19 is not going anywhere’ – Bow Valley up to 14 active cases

As of Tuesday (July 21) afternoon, the Bow Valley had 14 positive active cases confirmed with eight in Banff, six in the overall Canmore geographical area, which includes two cases in the MD of Bighorn and one in the town of Canmore
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