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Alberta Parks expands closure area for grizzly that 'made contact' with hiker near Canmore

Alberta Parks expands closure area for grizzly that 'made contact' with hiker near Canmore

According to the closure notice on the government's website, a grizzly bear sow and cubs "made contact" with a hiker, resulting in bear spray being used
Green Party candidate calls for public transportation funds

Green Party candidate calls for public transportation funds

“If we can’t decrease visitation, we can get cars off the road. We can lessen our impact in the valley,” said Green Party candidate for Banff-Airdrie Austin Mullins during the 100 Debates on the Environment federal election forum Thursday (Oct. 3).
Chip Olver honoured for 25 years in municipal politics

Chip Olver honoured for 25 years in municipal politics

“There’s always more to do and I think that’s why council is so interesting. It’s never done.” Chip Olver is honoured for 25 years service as a Banff town councillor
Bow Valley artists support artsPlace with Creative Combat

Bow Valley artists support artsPlace with Creative Combat

Creative Combat presents an evening of artistic battle as 12 Bow Valley artists compete head on in support of artsPlace in Canmore
Thrive Festival returns to Canmore for second year

Thrive Festival returns to Canmore for second year

"The vision is to really try to get people in the community to experience health and wellness and experience, essentially, highlights of what Canmore is all about."
Wadsworth appointed Biathlon Canada's new coach

Wadsworth appointed Biathlon Canada's new coach

Biathlon Canada's new coach, Justin Wadsworth is hopeful for the upcoming season and stresses the importance of team unity
Bow Valley Seniors Lodge expansion still in works, construction planned for spring 2020

Bow Valley Seniors Lodge expansion still in works, construction planned for spring 2020

“Sixty new housing units underway, and to serve you a better life quality – and this is my job – to make sure you live comfortably.”
Whyte Museum celebrates recognizing relations with Stoney Nakoda

Whyte Museum celebrates recognizing relations with Stoney Nakoda

Wanting to change the colonial way history can be represented in museums, specifically with the historic "outdated and inappropriate" photo captions, the Stoney Nakoda Nation, consisting of three bands, Wesley, Chiniki and Bearspaw, was invited to work with the Whyte Museum archival staff to identify family members and friends.
Canmore biathlete Strum receives funding grant

Canmore biathlete Strum receives funding grant

“He’s that typical athlete of someone who has big goals and aspirations in this sport, but his actions are always being compromised by affordability."
Night of Lies promises fundraising foolishness

Night of Lies promises fundraising foolishness

The subjects of their presentations are, of course, a secret. The degree of truth to those stories will only be known to those holding the microphone, and probably their friends in the audience, who will be not only welcome to call them out, but enthusiastically encouraged.
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