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Name change reflects new gallery for arts guild

Name change reflects new gallery for arts guild

The Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild, as it prepares to move into its new home in Elevation Place, has changed its name, dropping “Artisans” to reflect the group’s changing identity.
Wills rides into Wild Bills

Wills rides into Wild Bills

With a new album out and a Canada-wide tour planned for spring, Bobby Wills is saddling up for a couple of gigs close to home at Wild Bill’s.
Film celebrates Scott's gift to mountain community

Film celebrates Scott's gift to mountain community

During the long winter months, the Alpine Club of Canada’s A.O. Wheeler Hut sits buried under the massive snowfalls of Rogers Pass in B.C.’s Glacier National Park.
Casting call this weekend

Casting call this weekend

If you’ve always felt you oughta be in pictures, this weekend may be your shot at the big time. A casting call will be held at Solara Resort (187 Kananaskis Way) in Canmore, Saturday (Aug. 18) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Calgary poetry fest to feature local poet

Calgary poetry fest to feature local poet

Canmore poet Dave Eso is bringing his summer tour home this week when death by pedestrian, featuring Eso and Montreal poet Chris Masson, is returned to their home and native land, leaving the U.S. portion of their tour behind.
Modest Livelihood challenges stereotypes, clich és

Modest Livelihood challenges stereotypes, clich és

Part documentary, part art film and part commentary on hunting, the newest exhibition at The Banff Centre’s Walter Phillips Gallery provides a unique view into modern aboriginal culture.
Inverted Mountains offers unique outdoor performance

Inverted Mountains offers unique outdoor performance

The great outdoors, music, dance and theatre come together this weekend for what promises to be a unique free one-day community event.
35th annual folk fest a success

35th annual folk fest a success

For three days last week, the Town of Canmore was transformed into a hub of artistic creativity. Musicians performed numbers ranging in styles from old Hawaiian cowboy songs to modern folk and blues.
Artist grant to keep Wheeler legacy alive

Artist grant to keep Wheeler legacy alive

An artists’ grant intended to help keep alive the memory and legacy of Arthur Oliver Wheeler, a renowned surveyor and co-founder of the Alpine Club of Canada, is now available. The deadline for the first A.O.
Harpoonist, Axe Murderer at Gate

Harpoonist, Axe Murderer at Gate

Okay, they sound like a gruesome twosome out of a B slasher flick, but that’s far from reality. The reality is that The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer are a West Coast duo who embrace the blues and offer up a sweat-drenched live performance.