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Bears ahead of Daylight Savings

Bears ahead of Daylight Savings

Spring has sprung? The grass is riz? We now know where the grizzlies is.
Thank you, minister Catherine McKenna

Thank you, minister Catherine McKenna

Thank you, Catherine McKenna.
Are we at a tipping point?

Are we at a tipping point?

We wonder if, in the case of Banff and its surrounding national park, things have gotten to the point where, much like Jack Nicholson’s movie, Something’s Gotta Give.
What's the cost of free passes?

What's the cost of free passes?

The scheme probably falls into the “it seemed like a good idea at the time” category.
Gazing back to look forward

Gazing back to look forward

Interesting, isn’t it, that in looking at ways to reduce clogged traffic and parking woes in our mountain towns and the expulsion of pollutants into our Rocky Mountain air – which might all be considered high-tech problems – looking to the past may p
In the community for the long haul

In the community for the long haul

Another week and more reports of newspapers closing their doors. Last week alone saw the closure of the Guelph Mercury and Nanaimo Daily News, community institutions that had been publishing since Confederation.
Welcoming the world with cups

Welcoming the world with cups

While Canmore is used to hosting events that have wide-ranging interest, from as far back as the 1988 Olympics, the upcoming weeks will certainly add to the town’s international profile.
Moving forward in the Peaks

Moving forward in the Peaks

While we realize many Peaks of Grassi residents woke up disappointed on Wednesday as word of council support of second and third readings for Town of Canmore bylaw 2015-19 trickled out, we will commend mayor and council for staying the course on tryi
Dollars in the news again

Dollars in the news again

This week, we feel a number of issues of varying degrees of importance deserve some comment in this space. These issues range from the costly, to the confusing, to the convoluted and comical.
Another affordable housing project?

Another affordable housing project?

Suddenly, pretty much out of the blue, affordable housing options are appearing in our valley.
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