Easy decision to run   
Posted 5 hours ago
It was not a difficult decision for Coun. Ed Russell to run again, he said that in his mind he's been campaigning since Nov. 1, 2007. "I like the job I have," Russell said. He called being a councillor in Canmore "the coolest job in the world." "I am running happily. [more]

Hilstad announces mayoral bid    
Posted 5 hours ago
There will be a race for mayor this year. While last election Mayor Ron Casey was acclaimed, Coun. Pam Hilstad has decided to challenge Casey, who publicly stated in July he would be seeking another term. [more]

Canmore teacher reaches out to Senegal school   
Posted 5 hours ago
A teacher at École Notre-Dame des Monds had her eyes opened when she visited western Africa last year. Nina Lefebvre had taught at the French school for two years before taking a year off to travel. [more]

Highland Games a success despite rainy weather   
Posted 5 hours ago
Over 4,000 people played their pipes, banged on their drums or just watched the entertainment at the Canmore Highland Games on Sunday. "It went very well, considering the rainy weather," coordinator Sally Garen said. [more]

Highland Games a success despite rainy weather   
Posted 5 hours ago
Over 4,000 people played their pipes, banged on their drums or just watched the entertainment at the Canmore Highland Games on Sunday. "It went very well, considering the rainy weather," coordinator Sally Garen said. [more]

Having a chuckle for breast cancer    
Posted 6 hours ago
This fundraiser will make you laugh, organizer James Uloth said. A collection of five well-known stand-up comedians will be hitting Alberta roads this October to deliver The Boob Tour to a variety of places across the province, including a stop in Canmore. [more]

You can’t handle the truth   
Posted 6 hours ago
Tommy Savitt is coming through Canmore with The Boob Tour — a fundraiser and a night for raising awareness of breast cancer. [more]

Eagles pre-season losses not a concern: Milne   
Posted 6 hours ago
Despite sitting at the bottom of the exhibition season standings to begin the week, Andrew Milne is pleased with what he's seen from the Canmore Eagles so far this season. There were no real surprises in training camp or exhibition play for the head coach and general manager. [more]

Wolverines lose in exhibition    
Posted 6 hours ago
Every member of the Bow Valley Wolverines had a chance to play during their exhibition game against the WR Myers Rebels at Millennium Park on Saturday. Head coach Chad McClenaghan, a former linebacker at the University of Edmonton, was proud of his Wolverines even though they lost the game 13-6. [more]

Revenge for Experts   
Posted 6 hours ago
It was pay back time for Sports Experts as they beat Wild Bill's 3-0 at the Banff Rec Grounds on Sunday morning. When the two teams met four weeks ago, Wild Bill's won the game 4-1. The battle was played out on the soggy and cold soccer pitch, covered in fresh elk droppings. [more]