Archive for October, 2007

Pine beetle burns return in January

“Right now, it’s still pretty treatable, but it can go from treatable to excessive pretty quick”

Dave Wilson has seen firsthand the British Columbia skies blacken with millions upon millions of mountain pine beetles. via Canmore Leader

Finding the next Myron Thompson

“Probation, parole, bail - it’s a joke”

Candidates seeking Conservative nod visit Bow Valley Crime and taxes dominated discussion at the Canmore Seniors Centre Wednesday as the six candidates vying for the Conservative nomination for the next federal … via Canmore Leader

Creative pizza gets back to its organic nature

The folks at Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company don’t serve anything dumbed-down or doughy. via The Georgia Straight

Windstorm blows destruction into Canmore and topples trees

“After the storm we removed three trees from the Peaks of Grassi, two from Armstrong Place and Fitzgerald and we were out and about (looking for more trees.)”

The windstorm that ripped through Canmore on Monday night blew over thousands of trees, including one that crushed a car, but no one was injured. via Canmore Leader

GlenEagles still teeing off until Sunday

“We always have great fall conditions out here and no temporary greens.”

Fall ball on the golf course. It’s not easy to find unless you’re out Cochrane way. via Cochrane Times

Truper proves super, knocks off Bech

“Cochrane owes a debt of gratitude to Ken Bech. The work he has done over the last three years has been commendable and I hope to continue with that good work, and to build on it”

Truper McBride ran his election campaign on a platform of change and vision, and voters heard him loud and clear as he was elected the mayor of Cochrane on Monday night. via Cochrane Times

Woman dies on hiking trip in Rocky Mountains

RCMP Sergeant Patrick Webb says the woman’s body was recovered Wednesday. On Tuesday, the woman and a female colleague were climbing Lady MacDonald Mountain between Banff and Canmore when they decided to turn … via The Globe and Mail

Banff woman dies during Rocky Mountain hike

EDMONTON/630 CHED - A heart-breaking drama has played out in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, with fatal results. via CHEDAM

Female Dies on Hiking Trip Near Harvie Heights

Podcasts BLOGS NEWS Local National Business Sports Stampeders SHOWS Schedule Rutherford Adler Contests Events Careers Oct, 17 2007 - 2:20 PM CALGARY/AM770CHQR - A woman has died while hiking in the mountains … via Rock 101

Russell grabs council seat

“Last ski season, I got to ski 144 days, so I’ll get to do some more.”

For Ed Russell, the fifth time was the charm. Russell, a Canmore security systems salesman, was finally elected to council Monday night after five runs at the seat in past elections, in what was considered by … via Canmore Leader

Russell grabs council seat

“Last ski season, I got to ski 144 days, so I’ll get to do some more.”

For Ed Russell, the fifth time was the charm. Russell, a Canmore security systems salesman, was finally elected to council Monday night after five runs at the seat in past elections, in what was considered by … via Canmore Leader

AES members learn ins and outs of aerial

“It’s to bring their knowledge up to a point where they feel comfortable with the truck”

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Firefighters from Airdrie and Canmore train on Airdrie Emergency Service’s aerial apparatus, learning how to do everything from driving to signalling to putting the ladder in place. via Airdrie Echo

Mayor: towns must work together on land plan

“Calgary is the elephant, but it’s a good elephant”

Canmore should work together with 18 other municipalities to synchronize its land use planning and share other services such as recycling and wastewater management. via Canmore Leader

Arsonists hit business and vehicles

“So even if they reached in they couldn’t turn the deadbolt.”

By Pam Doyle Canmore leader Wednesday October 17, 2007 Police aren’t speculating on whether three vehicles set on fire last Friday are connected to a foiled arson attempt at a business the day before. via Canmore Leader

First Light

I was captivated by the scene unfolding to the east of where I was positioned only to find that the most spectacular presentation was happening behind me on this mountain range to the west of Canmore. via TrekEarth

Canadian Buyer Closes…

“They saw the value-add opportunity and saw a lot of upside”

A Canadian investment group, looking to break into North Texas for awhile, has bagged its first multifamily property, the 308-unit Savannah Trails Apartments. via GlobeSt.com

$2.5 million approved for flood recovery

“These natural events have had a devastating impact on communities across the province”

The 2007 Central Alberta Disaster Recovery Program will receive $13.5 million covering the cities of Red Deer and Wetaskiwin, Drayton Valley town, the Ermineskin Cree Nation, the Samson Cree Nation, the Louis … via Canmore Leader

No fault in fatal maul

Fish and Wildlife OK in Dube aftermath Banff Crag & Canyon staff Wednesday October 10, 2007 An internal investigation into the fatal mauling of Canmore’s Isabelle Dube has found no fault with Alberta Fish and … via Canmore Leader

Council OK’s Canadian Tire study

“Support for the project revolves around countering leakage”

Canmore town council wrote the next chapter in the proposed Canadian Tire debate on Tuesday. via Canmore Leader

Weather Warning for southern Alberta

A weather warning has been issued for the Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek and Waterton park areas. via CTV Calgary