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New application for Peaks of Grassi lots submitted

New application for Peaks of Grassi lots submitted

The owners of three parcels of land in the Peaks of Grassi neighbourhood of Canmore have submitted a new development proposal application to the municipality after a previous one was defeated by council. The 1.
Hiker swept 100 metres over Twin Falls

Hiker swept 100 metres over Twin Falls

The search continues for a 19-year-old man who was swept over Twin Falls, a 100-metre waterfall in Yoho National Park.
Remains found near Canmore result in homicide arrest

Remains found near Canmore result in homicide arrest

RCMP have arrested and charged an Airdrie man with second degree murder after an investigation was initiated when human remains were found near the junction of Highways 1A and 1X east of Canmore in 2006.
SPCA introduces Cani-X to Valley

SPCA introduces Cani-X to Valley

A brand new sport is being introduced this month in the Bow Valley in support of the local SPCA. A Cani-X – or canine cross – race will debut on Sept. 27 as part of the Bow Valley SPCA annual Rocky Mountain Mut Strut event.
Direction for more affordable housing in MDP

Direction for more affordable housing in MDP

The draft Municipal Development Plan for Canmore has a strong focus on finding ways to promote development of affordable housing in the community.
Provincial NDP caucus in Banff

Provincial NDP caucus in Banff

Alberta premier Rachel Notley and her NDP caucus met in Banff earlier this week to continue working on their first full provincial budget to be delivered this fall.
Transit funds, report bring Canmore closer to local service

Transit funds, report bring Canmore closer to local service

Canmore and Banff form part of the only regional transit commission in the entire province of Alberta and over the past week both funding announcments and the release of a plan for local transit in Canmore have been met with excitement over the possi
Driver injured in east gate collision

Driver injured in east gate collision

A driver was hospitalized with serious injuries after plowing into the east gate of Banff National Park and causing extensive damage to a kiosk – considered a federal heritage structure.
Elevation Place report card indicates positive results

Elevation Place report card indicates positive results

With two and a half years of operation under its belt, Elevation Place in Canmore is doing better than anyone originally expected when the $36 million multiplex facility was originally proposed.
Harvie bound for world champs

Harvie bound for world champs

Banff’s Liah Harvie is about to get another chance to take on the world. The promising endurance athlete is one of eight cyclists named to Team Canada’s UCI Road World Championships team, taking place Sept. 20-27 in Richmond, Virginia.
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