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Alberta Ombudsman coming to Canmore

Alberta Ombudsman coming to Canmore

Are you interested in finding out more about what Alberta’s Ombudsman does, or do you feel you have been treated unfairly by any part of the provincial government? If either or both are the case, then you should consider attending a public presentati
Affordable housing eligibility relaxed

Affordable housing eligibility relaxed

Canmore’s housing corporation in charge of affordable rental units has relaxed its eligibility criteria to allow those who don’t currently live in the community to apply for housing.
DMF developable land plan gets first reading

DMF developable land plan gets first reading

The Municipal District of Bighorn passed first reading of the Dead Man’s Flats Area Structure Plan (ASP) for potential developable land in the booming hamlet. A public hearing has been set for July 22 at 7 p.m.
Organizational shift for arts and events

Organizational shift for arts and events

Arts and events at the Town of Canmore have been separated out into its own department as part of an organizational change made at the municipality recently.
Valley bears in danger after getting into garbage

Valley bears in danger after getting into garbage

A collared black bear was found eating garbage out of an unsecured bin at Copperstone Resort in Dead Man’s Flats on Monday (June 8), putting yet another bear’s life at risk in the Bow Valley.
New plan addresses Canmore's open spaces and trails

New plan addresses Canmore's open spaces and trails

Improved trail amenities and a signage system are two areas addressed in the Town of Canmore’s open spaces and trails master plan accepted by council earlier this month.
Paraglider survives crash on Lady Mac

Paraglider survives crash on Lady Mac

A paraglider was lucky to escape with minor injuries after crashing into Mount Lady Macdonald on Friday (June 5).
Canmore gets spinning for bike month

Canmore gets spinning for bike month

You don’t have to go far anywhere in Canmore to begin noticing it is a community that is in love with bikes and everything bike friendly.
Fishing grizzly forces closure at Vermilion

Fishing grizzly forces closure at Vermilion

An area of Vermilion Lakes road has been closed to allow a young female grizzly bear to feast on fish.
First responder program evolving in Banff

First responder program evolving in Banff

For most people, the work week is pretty straightforward – head to your workplace, put in your time, do a good job, head home, spend a few hours of non-work related me or family time and maybe prepare for the next day.
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