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Canmore struggles with future development, human wildlife coexistence in 2017

Canmore struggles with future development, human wildlife coexistence in 2017

It was a rocky road through 2017 for Canmore, with future development of the community one of the most talked about issues of the entire year.
The year in sports 2017

The year in sports 2017

January: Reed Godfrey had the race of his career, finishing third at the U.S. National Ski Championship in Park City, Utah, qualifying him for a spot at world junior championships.
Off-leash dog trail project to continue at Quarry Lake area

Off-leash dog trail project to continue at Quarry Lake area

Dog owners who have appreciated the off-leash dog loop trail at the Quarry Lake area over the past year can expect it to remain in place – for now.
Canmore approves municipal economic development office

Canmore approves municipal economic development office

Canmore's elected officials have finally buckled down and are taking economic development in the community seriously with the creation of a municipal department to undertake that responsibility. Council voted unanimously Tuesday (Dec.
Changes proposed to steep creek hazard and risk maps

Changes proposed to steep creek hazard and risk maps

Changes being proposed to Canmore’s steep creek hazard and risk policy includes expanding study areas to include creeks next to land that could be developed in the future.
Foundation boosts Golden Eagle View upgrades

Foundation boosts Golden Eagle View upgrades

In an ongoing effort to both improve Canmore General Hospital and the lives of those who use its services or call it home, the Canmore and Area Health Care Foundation continues raising funds to initiate change.
Fourplex to replace heritage home in Banff

Fourplex to replace heritage home in Banff

A near century-old heritage home in Banff is being torn down to make way for a new housing development on Caribou Street. On Dec.
Industrial compound housing approved

Industrial compound housing approved

The first purpose-built residential apartment housing in Banff’s industrial compound has been given approval. On Dec.
Red fox numbers on the rise in Banff, mountain parks

Red fox numbers on the rise in Banff, mountain parks

Foxes are fascinating critters. In fact, the rarely seen red fox may be more common in Banff National Park than initially thought.
Giving the reindeer a night off

Giving the reindeer a night off

Santa is pulled on stage by Banff bison to end the 50th anniversary Banff Community Christmas Concert at the Banff Centre on Wednesday (Dec. 13).
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