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Canadian Tire under construction

Canadian Tire under construction

Four years after Canadian Tire began looking at Canmore as a franchise location, construction has begun on the retail giant’s store.
Canmore's Land Use Bylaw passes first reading

Canmore's Land Use Bylaw passes first reading

With two years of work behind it the rewrite of Canmore’s Land Use Bylaw almost didn’t make it past first reading this week.
Pedestrian hit in crosswalk

Pedestrian hit in crosswalk

Canmore’s mayor is concerned about the safety of pedestrians in the Town’s crosswalks following a pedestrian being hit this week. On Monday (Feb. 21) at 9:20 a.m.
Stiffer penalties wanted for failure to clear snow

Stiffer penalties wanted for failure to clear snow

Failing to shovel snow has led one local resident to call on Banff town council to consider tougher penalties for those who don’t clear their sidewalks. At Banff town council Monday (Feb.
Bison good for Valley business, community

Bison good for Valley business, community

Restoring plains bison to its native landscapes is not only good for business, but it is also good for the community and its authenticity, an official from Jackson Hole, Wyoming told a group attending the Living with Bison presentation at the Whyte M
A mystery solved … of a life well-lived

A mystery solved … of a life well-lived

How many of us, long after we’re gone, live on through our passion? For many, that pride takes the form of their children. For others, it may be found in their work.
Ghost watershed under threat: study

Ghost watershed under threat: study

A natural area providing drinking water, recreation, timber, oil and gas resources could die the proverbial death by a thousand cuts if current trends are maintained, a researcher told a group of concerned residents and volunteers.
Canmore council to record meetings

Canmore council to record meetings

The Town of Canmore is a few steps closer to recording council meetings for public consumption. Council passed a new procedural bylaw last Tuesday (Feb.
Falling seniors costly to health care system

Falling seniors costly to health care system

It happens in the blink of an eye but the effects of a simple slip or fall can last for months or years, especially for seniors.
Event symposium to be held this week

Event symposium to be held this week

Canmore is about to begin examining events held in the community as major drivers for tourism and the local economy. Tomorrow (Feb.