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So long, and thanks for all the fish

So long, and thanks for all the fish

So it’s come to this. After 15 years, I’m leaving Canmore. My wife, Cathy, landed her dream job in Calgary, so we’re packing up and moving east. As part of that, I’ve decided that after 15 years in journalism it’s time for a change.
Lime dust leak in Exshaw

Lime dust leak in Exshaw

Excessive air in the unloading system for a hydrated lime silo caused about 500 kilograms of fine, white powder to spill from a release spout and onto the ground at the Exshaw cement plant Monday (July 21) at about 10:30 a.m.
Parks' Original clothing now on sale

Parks' Original clothing now on sale

Parks Canada’s clothing line, which has been in development since 2011, has finally been released and yes, it is made in Canada.
Small declared a person of national historic significance

Small declared a person of national historic significance

American explorers Lewis and Clark, led by their Shonshone guide Sacagawea, spent nearly three years exploring the American West.
Final SSRP still criticized over Castle protection

Final SSRP still criticized over Castle protection

The final South Saskatchewan Regional Plan has added more area in the Castle region to be protected, but critics say it is not enough to ensure the critical landscape of that area is preserved in its entirety.
Tourist suffers minor injuries after encounter with bear at Quarry Lake

Tourist suffers minor injuries after encounter with bear at Quarry Lake

A tourist from Denmark has very minor injuries to his arm after surprising a bear under the power lines near Quarry Lake in Canmore on Saturday evening (July 19).
Province announces $18 million for K-country golf course

Province announces $18 million for K-country golf course

The provincial government has announced $18 million towards redeveloping the flood-ravaged Kananaskis Country Golf Course as a investment in tourism.
Three drown over deadly weekend

Three drown over deadly weekend

A tragic weekend on local waterways has claimed the lives of three men, and local officials are warning the public to exercise more caution around glacier-fed lakes and rivers.
Spreading Creek wildfire under control

Spreading Creek wildfire under control

A wildfire straddling the eastern boundary of Banff National Park along the David Thompson Highway has been brought under control and is currently being held in place.
Cougar Creek mitigation misinterpreted, Town says

Cougar Creek mitigation misinterpreted, Town says

A You Tube video clip that refers to the decision making behind the design of Canmore’s Cougar Creek mitigation measures as “stupid” is representative of a misunderstanding of the nature of the creek before and after the measures were implemented, ac
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