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In Flanders Fields at century mark

In Flanders Fields at century mark

A century has passed since John McCrae wrote In Flanders Fields. McCrae, a Montreal doctor born in Guelph, wrote the poem in one sitting, driven by despair and anger, following the death of his friend, Lt.
Canmore inks extended snow removal deal

Canmore inks extended snow removal deal

Canmore’s contract for snow and ice removal with Volker Stevin will continue until the end of July 2017 thanks to an extension approved by council Tuesday night (Nov. 3).
Understanding war through the eyes of Canadian artists

Understanding war through the eyes of Canadian artists

y heart broke a little while reading Landscape of War and Memory: The Two World Wars in Canadian Literature and the Arts, 1977–2007 by Sherrill Grace, a professor at the University of British Columbia.
Lift station upgrade budget increased

Lift station upgrade budget increased

Major upgrades to Canmore’s wastewater lift station four planned for this year needed more budget money to be approved by council this week before the project could move forward.
Girl, 5, critically injured in fall

Girl, 5, critically injured in fall

A five-year-old girl from Morley is in critical condition following a 15-foot fall on Sunday (Nov. 1). The girl was airlifted to the Children’ s Hospital in Calgary by STARS ambulance with “massive trauma” to the head, said Cochrane RCMP Sgt.
Valley Liberal support not enough for Raynolds

Valley Liberal support not enough for Raynolds

As Justin Trudeau's Liberals were handed a majority government in last week's federal election, there was also a red surge in the Bow Valley with Marlo Raynolds convincingly taking every poll.
NDP government unveils budget

NDP government unveils budget

While typically Albertans can expect to know their provincial government's budget details in spring, a newly-elected NDP government took until this Tuesday (Oct. 27) to release its first budget in the legislature.
Not guilty plea in Rec Centre arson

Not guilty plea in Rec Centre arson

A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to arson charges relating to damage at the Morley Recreation Centre. Conroy Poucette from Morley pleaded not guilty on Tuesday (Oct.
CNC on hunt for snow hosts

CNC on hunt for snow hosts

The Canmore Nordic Centre is offering free ski passes and first aid training to volunteers as it attempts to expand its snow host program. Similar to services found at Lake Louise and Sunshine Village, CNC snow hosts offer guidance.
MDP environmental impact statement requirements moved into policy format

MDP environmental impact statement requirements moved into policy format

Canmore’s draft proposed municipal development plan is out for public input until Friday (Oct. 30) before administration makes changes to the plan and brings it back to council for consideration of first reading in the new year.
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