Local News

What do you get when you combine Canmore’s winter carnival with two major world cup Nordic events? You get the next six weeks of community, culture and sporting events in Canmore.

The municipalities of Banff, Canmore and Jasper are hoping to team up to do an economic impact study to help build their case in lobbying other levels of government in the vital role these tourist communities have on the Alberta economy.

A bold wolf pack was seen feeding on human garbage, including fast food wrappers and juice containers, at the Johnston Canyon parking lot in Banff National Park last Thursday (Jan. 21).

A cougar feeding on an elk carcass has forced the closure of an area on Tunnel Mountain in Banff. A member of the public reported Monday (Jan. 25) they had seen a cougar in the area a couple of times.

An investigation into the death of a 28-year-old Stoney Nakoda man is underway by the RCMP Major Crimes Unit. Cochrane RCMP identified Wilfred Junior Amos of Morley as the deceased. On Friday (Jan. 22) at about 5:25 a.m.

A Cochrane-based animal-rescue organization has stepped up to help house several injured birds found in Canmore – and it is willing to take more.

Heading into its second year, the evening of art and wine that is VINEart returns to Canmore with the goal of raising awareness and money for the Bow Valley Women’s Emergency Shelter.

After a thorough study on wildlife impact, AltaLink is set to apply for the relocation of three kilometres of transmission line in Exshaw this February.

A Name-the-Dome contest is underway and Lafarge needs the public’s help. Ask Plant Manager Jim Bachmann about the dome and he’ll tell you he’s heard it all from the Bow Valley, Calgary and beyond.

After a skier had a close call in the backcountry near Lake Louise, Parks Canada safety specialists are warning of ongoing dangerous avalanche conditions. On Monday (Jan. 18) at about 4:30 p.m.