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Man charged $500 for entering closed area at Johnston Canyon

Man charged $500 for entering closed area at Johnston Canyon

Matthew Clarke was hiking with a group, including two children, on May 20 when he went into an area at Johnston Canyon that has been closed by Parks Canada to protect the nesting grounds of endangered black swifts
Banff cannabis store to nearly double in size

Banff cannabis store to nearly double in size

The store will expand from 71.2 square metres to 137.8 square metres and take over the space that was formerly used by Bow Valley College in Banff
Canmore Summer Theatre Festival: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Canmore Summer Theatre Festival: A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Canmore Summer Theatre Festival returns this year, telling classic stories with modern flair. From July 10-21, Pine Tree Players will be putting on productions of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night Dream and Robin Hood: Prince of Outlaws in Centennial Park.
Twin Falls Chalet back in operation, but not for long

Twin Falls Chalet back in operation, but not for long

Following the 2019 season, Twin Falls Chalet will be closed to provide enough time for Parks Canada to complete repairs and manage a competitive process to operate the historic chalet
40th Annual Miners' Day Parade

40th Annual Miners' Day Parade

The coal mines in Canmore shut down officially on Friday, July 13, 1979 – this year marked the 40th anniversary of the closure with miners and their families gathering on Saturday (July 13) for the annual Miners' Day Parade down Main Street
Attempted murder charge dropped before trial of Stoney Nakoda youth

Attempted murder charge dropped before trial of Stoney Nakoda youth

Prosecutor Dane Rolfe determined conviction would be unlikely in the charges that were dropped, and continued his case against the accused with charges of aggravated assault, assault and three counts of discharging a firearm with intent under the Criminal Code
Damaged water valve irks TeePee Town residents

Damaged water valve irks TeePee Town residents

Drew Keoughan, an area resident, said he hit the broken valve casing with his car in late September damaging one of his tires
Canmore Summer Theatre Festival – Robin Hood: Prince of Outlaws

Canmore Summer Theatre Festival – Robin Hood: Prince of Outlaws

The second annual Canmore Summer Theatre Festival puts on a wildly animated production of Robin Hood: Prince of Outlaws at Centennial Park – the production runs Thursday through Sunday at 1 p.m.
Hove 4-peats, caped paddler victorious at SUP Cup

Hove 4-peats, caped paddler victorious at SUP Cup

“I'd just like to say that everything’s better in a cape."
Teens conquer Grizzly swim in Canmore

Teens conquer Grizzly swim in Canmore

Over 100 swimmers tested the chilly waters of Canmore's Quarry Lake during Sunday's Grizzly Open Water Swim.
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