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Town committed to flood early warning system

Town committed to flood early warning system

The Town of Canmore has every intention of pursuing work to see an early warning system developed for Cougar Creek, but the project won’t be ready in time for this year’s high water season.
Backcountry avalanche proves deadly

Backcountry avalanche proves deadly

Avalanche conditions remain deadly in the mountains almost a week after a large slide buried and killed two people snowshoeing near Lake Louise.
Students using science to answer big questions

Students using science to answer big questions

The seventh annual Canadian Rockies Science Fair will be held at Lawrence Grassi Middle School in Canmore on Tuesday (March 18) and attendees may see tomorrow’s generation of scientists and engineers as they test and question things such as yogurt ex
Cougar Creek pedestrian bridge abutments approved

Cougar Creek pedestrian bridge abutments approved

It may not be a bridge yet, but approval of funds to put in abutments for two pedestrian bridges along Cougar Creek means they are a step closer to becoming a reality.
Banff icon Ralphine Locke passes

Banff icon Ralphine Locke passes

Ralphine Locke straddled a remarkable line throughout her life. On one side of the line were her deep roots in Alberta’s history. On the other side was her vision that the celebration of our history provided a road map for the future.
Parking reduction policy in place

Parking reduction policy in place

Developers have a chance to get a break on parking requirements as part of the Town of Banff’s attempt to encourage construction of rental apartment buildings to ease the tourist town’s housing crunch.
Man caught after six-hour chase by RCMP

Man caught after six-hour chase by RCMP

RCMP spent six hours chasing a man after he fled on foot into the woods near Canmore. Police observed the man speeding in a stolen pickup truck, but he refused to stop.
Parkway closure now in effect

Parkway closure now in effect

Parks Canada wardens are doing random patrols of Bow Valley Parkway to make sure people are obeying the mandatory overnight closure. A small section of the Bow Valley Parkway is legally off limits to people from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
BREAKING: Eagles get home ice advantage in round two

BREAKING: Eagles get home ice advantage in round two

The Canmore Eagles have lucked out and will get home ice advantage for games one and two of the next round in the AJHL playoffs.
Canmore doing FireSmart work on Crown lands

Canmore doing FireSmart work on Crown lands

The Town of Canmore is undertaking FireSmart work on provincial land within the municipal limits. Right now, crews are working on removing materials that could fuel a wildfire on Larch Island, around the Engine Bridge and Rundleview.
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