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Canmore man killed in tree well incident

Canmore man killed in tree well incident

A Canmore man was killed in Kootenay National Park after falling into a tree well while backcountry skiing near Floe Lake on March 1. Family and friends identified long time local Lockie Hughes on social media as the skier who died in the accident.
Nuptial Nightmare

Nuptial Nightmare

What was supposed to be a dream wedding set against the backdrop of snowcapped mountains at Lake Louise has turned into a financial nightmare for Mélanie DesAutels and her fiancé Vincent Benoit – and they’re not alone.
Parks Canada to introduce new bus route

Parks Canada to introduce new bus route

The number of people visiting Banff National Park rose by 3.4 per cent over last year and to help people get around next summer Parks Canada plans to increase its public transit options. From April 2017 to the end of January, 3.
FireSmart work halted on private Peaks land

FireSmart work halted on private Peaks land

The Town of Canmore has issued a stop order for FireSmart work being conducted on private lands in the Peaks of Grassi subdivision after contractors left fires burning unattended on site.
Olympic bid an opportunity to improve accessibility

Olympic bid an opportunity to improve accessibility

On the eve of the opening ceremonies for the Paralympic Games in South Korea and ongoing discussions at home about hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, accessibility remains an issue for many in this community.
Thousands of fish killed in fight against whirling disease

Thousands of fish killed in fight against whirling disease

Parks Canada has so far killed and removed up to 30,000 fish from Johnson Lake and its surrounding streams and wetlands as it continues to try and eradicate whirling disease from the 18-hectare lake.
Costs for sidewak seating on rise in Banff

Costs for sidewak seating on rise in Banff

Fees for restaurants and coffee shops with sidewalk seating patios in Banff are going up for the first time in eight years to bring them more in line with what other resort municipalities charge.
Indigenous students team up with Olympians at Nordic Centre

Indigenous students team up with Olympians at Nordic Centre

Nearly 150 Indigenous students from Exshaw, Morley and Tssu T’ina Nation put down their books and strapped on a pair of cross-country skis for a fun filled day with some of Canada’s most decorated Olympians at the Canmore Nordic Centre, Tuesday (Marc
Decision on train station parking project held over

Decision on train station parking project held over

A plan to develop a free park-and-ride lot at the Banff train station to deal with traffic congestion in the tourist town is one step closer to reality.
Hoops Harmony

Hoops Harmony

Lawrence Grassi Middle School Blazer Lily Birch, left, and Morley Mustang Zade Eagleplum attempt to catch a rebound in middle school basketball action at LGMS in Canmore on Wednesday (Feb. 28). The Morley and LGMS students came together for a friendly competition and post game pizza party to increase cultural understanding between the two groups.
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