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The B.C. Coroner Service is actively investigating the death of Canmore resident Doug Churchill. Churchill was in a group of 13 skiers in a guided tour that was struck by a size two or three avalanche in the Esplanade Mountain area, Feb.

A controversial proposal to rebuild a demolished pavilion designed by Frank Lloyd Wright – one of the most distinguished and famous architects of the 20th Century – will be before Banff’s politicians for debate later this month.

There’s an emergency coming to Canmore and it will happen during community celebrations at the end of the upcoming cross-country world cup. A Joel Plaskett Emergency, that is.

Cochrane Fish and Wildlife officers are seeking the public's assistance after a cougar was shot and killed out of season. The carcass of a female cougar was discovered dumped off McLean Creek Road at the two-kilometre marker on Feb. 15.

Those wanting more time to consider the Municipal Development Plan before it goes to public hearing have had their wish granted – albeit for an entirely different reason. Canmore council was set to hold a public hearing Tuesday (March 8) at 6 p.m.

Banff RCMP are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect in an assault that occurred early Wednesday morning (March 2). According to a press release, the RCMP received a complaint at 1:41 a.m.

Canadian Pacific Railway is on board to work with several municipalities interested in studying the return of passenger train service between Calgary and Lake Louise.

The province of Alberta announced a slate of flood mitigation projects Friday (Feb. 26) will be funded through the Community Resilience grant program including one in the Bow Valley.

Friends and family of a Canmore man critically hurt in an avalanche near Golden over the weekend are mourning Thursday (Feb. 25) after the 64 year old passed away as a result of his injuries. Golden RCMP Cst.

@STARSambulance pic.twitter.com/lDtpoZoc5A - Exshaw Fire Rescue (@ExshawFire) February 25, 2016 A 53-year-old Morley motorist is in stable condition after a medical issue caused a single vehicle rollover Wednesday (Feb.