Mountain Guide

For the first time in seven years, Bow Valley Chorus will perform one of the world’s greatest pieces of music. Conductor John Goulart, who founded the choir in 2001, is excited by the repertoire of this year’s Christmas concerts.

Kim Churchill isn’t ready to settle down any time soon. The Australian singer-songwriter, who’s played Canmore three times in the last two years, spoke from his van somewhere on the road in Quebec last week.

This is the third in a multi-part series of the various jam and open mic nights held at pubs and bars around the region. Garry Gonis has found a new home for hosting a weekly jam night in the Bow Valley.

Why is it we feel the need to constantly pull out a camera, literally and figuratively, at the drop of a hat? When we click the shutter, whether we are aware of it or not, we’re all trying to say something.

The only thing that’s dark about Jeneen Frei Njootli is her features. With striking black almond-shaped eyes and a bob to match, it’s hard to look at her without staring.

This is the second in a multi-part series of the various jam and open mic nights held at various pubs and bars around the region.

Susan Kun has something to smile about. The Canmore-based jewelry designer has won the highest award for work with a Canadian diamond. “This is the most prestigious jewelry competition in Canada,” said Kun.

It’s the holiday season in the Bow Valley, but it’s also, once again, A Time For Music with the Valley Winds Music Association.

Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe return to The Banff Centre on Saturday (Dec. 1) for the annual stop of the Christmas tour, this time with Reid Jamieson as musical guest. As is always the case, the show was sold out months in advance.

This is the first in a multi-part series about the various jam and open mic nights held at pubs and bars throughout the Valley. Local talent has a new home in Canmore, as The Last Call – a pub at 637 10th St.