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Workshop opportunity to learn from acclaimed wildlife artist

Workshop opportunity to learn from acclaimed wildlife artist

It’s not often that oil painters, especially beginning or intermediate landscape and wildlife artists, have the opportunity to learn from the likes of acclaimed wildlife painter Dwayne Harty.
Alberta Winter Games takes sustainability to the next level

Alberta Winter Games takes sustainability to the next level

It may be a first for a major sporting event, but it fits perfectly with the values of the Bow Valley. The 2014 Alberta Winter Games are expected to be carbon neutral as a result of the hard work the event’s sustainability committee has undertaken.
Canmore event policy changes include cost recovery, road closure policy

Canmore event policy changes include cost recovery, road closure policy

CANMORE – The Town of Canmore’s policy for special events in the community is getting a major update with a focus on ensuring producers are fully covering costs to the municipality for services.
Cassie and Maggie meld modern, traditional

Cassie and Maggie meld modern, traditional

CANMORE – A musically gifted sister duo from Nova Scotia, Cassie and Maggie are possessed of the unique ability to move forward in their chosen careers while reaching back into their Gaelic heritage for inspiration.
Big names, up-and-comers highlight folk fest lineup

Big names, up-and-comers highlight folk fest lineup

The Canmore Folk Music Festival has announced most of its lineup for the 2013 event, to be held Aug. 3-5. Kurt Bagnell, festival director, sat down with the Outlook to speak about the lineup, the festival and about life after retirement.
Harpoonist and Axe Murderer at Miners' Hall

Harpoonist and Axe Murderer at Miners' Hall

While they sound like characters from a B movie horror that a Hollywood honcho might have shelved for lack of interest, The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer are garnering plenty of interest these days.
Churchill & Hayward van rolls into Valley

Churchill & Hayward van rolls into Valley

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.
Current Swell flowing into folk fest

Current Swell flowing into folk fest

To say Current Swell has been riding the crest of a decent wave lately would be to indulge in musical understatement.
Cockburn to close festival

Cockburn to close festival

Bruce Cockburn. Really, unless you’ve been living in a cave for the past four decades and are somehow unaware of his storied life, this story could end now.
Something for everyone at 40th folk music festival

Something for everyone at 40th folk music festival

If a 40th is considered the ruby anniversary, then this year’s Canmore Folk Music Festival was more than deserving of the honour, showcasing the ruby red heart and soul of a community brought together through music.
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