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Local Exshaw educators nominated for Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching

Local Exshaw educators nominated for Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching

Kayla Dallyn and Genevieve Soler from the Canadian Rockies Public School Board (CRPS) have been named finalists for the award after working on a project that involved students looking deeper into their own family histories, becoming an entire community endeavor.
Star-studded 2019 class ready for Bow Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction

Star-studded 2019 class ready for Bow Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction

Local heroes and big names in the Canadian sports landscape are being inducted in the Bow Valley Sports Hall of Fame on Friday (Sept. 20)
Canmore's Lawrence Grassi Middle School takes bold step on student screen time

Canmore's Lawrence Grassi Middle School takes bold step on student screen time

A growing body of evidence shows the harmful effects of digital devices on children and youth, with some studies suggesting youth on average can spend more than seven hours a day glued to screens
Bow Valley joins global movement for climate change action called Fridays For Future

Bow Valley joins global movement for climate change action called Fridays For Future

Stemming from Greta Thunberg’s call to action, the Friday strike, known as Fridays For Future, has become a global sensation encouraging school strikes as a means to affect change.
Liberals, NDP announce federal election candidates for Banff-Airdrie

Liberals, NDP announce federal election candidates for Banff-Airdrie

Anne Wilson from Canmore will be the NDP candidate for the upcoming federal election, while Gwyneth Midgley has been nominated for the Liberals – Canadians head to the polls on Oct. 21
La Bohème adaptation bringing opera to Banff Legion

La Bohème adaptation bringing opera to Banff Legion

Toronto-based arts organization Against the Grain Theatre and Banff Centre presents the opera classic, La Bohème, at the Banff Legion.
Wolverines destroy Spartans for first football win

Wolverines destroy Spartans for first football win

With the team's first win under its belt, the Canmore Wolverines look for more Friday at home
Canmore’s Ohsada to perform in Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir’s final tour

Canmore’s Ohsada to perform in Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir’s final tour

Canmore Special Olympian, Meg Ohsada, can’t wait to share ice with her figure skating heroes, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, for the very first time
Spike belt, police dog and helicopter used to apprehend two suspects near Canmore

Spike belt, police dog and helicopter used to apprehend two suspects near Canmore

A spike belt, an alleged car-jacking, 50 suspected tabs of fentanyl and a dog bite to the leg to apprehend a suspect, all sound like part of the plot for a crime drama, but it all took place near Canmore on Monday (Sept. 16)
CRPS, Banff community celebrate grand opening of new elementary school

CRPS, Banff community celebrate grand opening of new elementary school

The newly renovated Banff Elementary School had its grand opening Monday (Sept. 16) to cheers from students as phase two of the project nears completion, including a new gymnasium that will also be used by the Town of Banff for its recreational community programs
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