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Canmore council approves three new public art locations, ditches Cougar Creek pathway project

Canmore council approves three new public art locations, ditches Cougar Creek pathway project

Big changes were made to the Town of Canmore’s public art program earlier this month when council voted to approve two locations for murals to celebrate Canada’s 150th, and cancelled a 2016 project along Cougar Creek.
Local group pushes for humane practices for sled dogs

Local group pushes for humane practices for sled dogs

A local animal rights group is speaking up for man’s best friend, while putting a spotlight to the “dark side” of the business.
Report calls for Parks accountability

Report calls for Parks accountability

A parliamentary standing committee is calling on Parks Canada to be more transparent and accountable to the public in its decision-making process and stick to development limits in national parks.
Canmore based NGO reports back from conference

Canmore based NGO reports back from conference

A Canmore-based non-government organization that works to create capacity for communities to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change reported back to the community last week from its trip to a major UN conference in Marrakech.
White-nose syndrome expands range

White-nose syndrome expands range

As deadly white-nose syndrome continues to kill off bats in Canada and the United States on its westward march, an Alberta expert suspects the fungus that causes the disease may come to Alberta from the west, not the east.
Badger spotted in Wind Valley area

Badger spotted in Wind Valley area

A rare badger sighting near Canmore has been caught on camera.
Momentum growing for new Catholic church

Momentum growing for new Catholic church

Our Lady of the Rockies Roman Catholic parish has called the Sacred Heart church in downtown Canmore home for decades, but the time is fast approaching where that will no longer be the case.
Vimy centennial ceremonies planned in Bow Valley

Vimy centennial ceremonies planned in Bow Valley

A First World War battle that brought pride to a young nation and helped define what it meant to be Canadian marks 100 years next week.
Council not keen to waive event fees

Council not keen to waive event fees

After spending $70,000 in 2017 to support multiple events taking place in the community, Canmore council was reluctant to go further with its generosity and waive event permitting fees for one specific event as well.
Canmore residents concerned about future development

Canmore residents concerned about future development

The community of Canmore is struggling to understand future development implications of several major proposals that would see the mountain town swell to a population of 34,000 and increase the number of hotel rooms and commercial and residential rea
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