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Loppet hits record numbers

Just under 300 cross-country skiers converged on Lake Louise Sunday for the Calgary Ski Club’s 38th annual Lake Louise Loppet.

Send your pictures: Seeking Calgary’s happiest pet pics

Three springer spaniel puppies named Maggie, Scout and Holden try to keep a stick from their larger buddy Creed, a German shepherd, at the Canmore off-leash park Photograph by: Courtesy, Pam Doyle, Canmore, Herald archive How do you know when your pet is truly happy ? We’re looking for your pictures that clearly show just how happy your dog, or cat …

P.E.I. Paralympian prepares for Games

Paralympic athlete Mark Arendz, from Springton, P.E.I., trains at the Canmore Nordic Centre, in Canmore, Alta., for the upcoming Paralympic Games, Thursday.

Chic hotels open in Canmore, Calgary

The living room and kitchen area of one of the suites at the Grande Rockies Resort.

Canmore O.T. heading to Haiti to assist with disaster

Heather Weaver has known that she wanted to work with people in developing countries since she was a teenager.

The Winners: Albertaa s Best Workplaces 2010

Best Overall Workplace First impressions can make or break a relationship. Wendy Abrey, receptionist at the Sovereign General Insurance Company for the past 15 years, effortlessly puts me at ease.

37th Birkie - One for the Record Books

The 37th edition of the American Birkebeiner celebration of Nordic skiing was one for the records books with spectacular weather, all time record participation, fast courses and course records.

Truck evades cops for 100 km on bare rims

Suspected thieves eluded Mounties for more than 100 km on wheel rims after hitting spike belts between Banff and Canmore.

Banff suspects nabbed in Calgary after Trans-Canada chase

Two men face multiple charges after they fled Banff in a stolen truck, ran over two spiked belts laid by RCMP on the Trans-Canada Highway, and got nabbed in Calgary as their vehicle caught fire.

Killick, Gosling take BCRR

The skate-ski leg of the Bow Corridor Regional Cross Country Race took place Saturday at the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Ferris to represent Yukon at Para Nationals

Ramesh Ferris has been chosen to represent the Yukon in the Para Nordic Nationals in Canmore, Alta.

Bjoergen earns second gold, third medal

For the second straight race, the Norwegian Marit Bjoergen has topped the podium - winning the 15km pursuit and after failing to qualify in the classic sprint, Canmore, Alberta’s Sara Renner turned in a strong performance, finishing 10th as the top Canadian.

Silver medallist little known at home

A neighbour has erected a giant banner to greet the Robertson family when they get back from the Games.

Snow-slush mix hampers Calgary commute

A return of snow, coupled with Tuesday’s melt stemming from a warm afternoon, is creating treacherous driving conditions around Calgary this morning.

Four out of four Canadian riders advance to men’s snowboard-cross final

Four out of four Canadian snowboard-cross racers have advanced to the men’s final atop Cypress Mountain.

River Run investors reject proposal

A proposal put forward by Bridgecreek Development Corporation to a group of investors of the proposed River Run project has been soundly rejected.

Photographer customizes classes

Graham Twomey wants to share his knowledge of photography. Twomey, whose images have appeared on National Geographic online and in Smithsonian magazine, has also been a semi-finalist for the Hasselblad Master’s award.

No Black for Canmore this winter

With more than half the tickets sold for an upcoming Canmore show, Jully Black has cancelled her planned Canadian tour to support the release of her third album, The Black Book.

Climbers pushed to the limit

For the first time in about three years, Canmore’s Vsion Climbing Gym played host to a mixed masters competition Friday night as part of the Knuckle Basher Ice Climbing Festival.

Tracking the origins of a mysterious moniker

Philip Jackman Published on Friday, Feb. 05, 2010 3:37PM EST Last updated on Friday, Feb.