Archive for October, 2007

Efforts to Curb Pine Beetle Infestation Delayed By Cold Weather

Podcasts BLOGS NEWS Local National Business Sports Stampeders SHOWS Schedule Rutherford Adler Contests Events Careers Oct, 05 2007 - 2:10 PM CALGARY/AM770CHQR - Alberta’s plans to light three large forest fires … via CKQRAM

Everest: Then and now

“We put a Canadian on the summit, but not by an unclimbed route.”

With 25 years to reflect on the matter, what place does the 1982 Everest expedition deserve in Canadian history? In the euphoric days following the expedition, Ron Matthews, manager of the the Alpine Club of … via Calgary Herald

Cold, wet autumn prevents Alberta from lighting pine beetle fires

“If we do find trees in that area that do have mountain pine beetle in them, we’ll still be able to go in there and treat them with single-tree cut-and-burn operations”

Cold, wet weather has delayed Alberta’s plans for three controlled forest fires this fall along its boundary with British Columbia to slow down the pine beetle’s voracious march eastward. via MyTELUS

Daycare study: there’s just one

By Reagen Sulewski Canmore Leader staff Wednesday October 03, 2007 A study released by the Calgary West Rural Child Care Initiative highlighted a critical need for child care services in the Bow Valley Region, … via Canmore Leader

Canmore Nordic Center Roller Ski Trail Video

A video tour of the new roller ski trail being built at the Canmore Nordic Center!

Grizzly shows up downtown

“Then it disappeared, probably into Larch Island. It re-appeared on the trails working its way east. It ended up right at the end of Main Street walking between houses”

Pam Doyle/Canmore Leader Fish and Wildlife officer Dave Dickson puts up a bear warning sign on the dog waste bag dispenser post in Riverside Park on Tuesday. via Canmore Leader

Leader and Crag reporter wins awards

“Good initiative shown by the reporter to turn a story about lack of affordable homes and put a human face on it”

Glenn Head, right, serves free drinks at his campsite bar in Wapiti Campground on Monday, June 26. via Canmore Leader

American set to face Bow Valley assault charge

John Harlen Julius Marr, 37, was known by Canmore residents as Atlas J. Fitch. Marr is charged with aggravated sexual assault, break and enter and overcoming resistance by choking. via Canmore Leader

Money injected into regional handi-buses

“It’s something that the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) initiated”

Thanks to $600,000 in funding from Rural Alberta’s Development fund , a new program is being put into place to co-ordinate handibus operations in 18 municipalities around the Calgary region. via Cochrane Times

Assault charges upgraded to manslaughter

Aggravated assault charges against a Morley man have been upgraded to manslaughter after an autopsy later determined one of his victims died from the beating. via Cochrane Times

Man Wanted In Canmore Assault Arrest In Hawaii

Podcasts BLOGS NEWS Local National Business Sports Stampeders SHOWS Schedule Rutherford Adler Contests Events Careers Oct, 01 2007 - 9:40 AM CALGARY/AM770CHQR - A 37-year-old Hawaiian man has been returned to … via CKQRAM

American extradited from Hawaii to face assault charges in Canmore 22 minutes ago

An American accused in the brutal sexual assault of a Canmore woman three years ago has been returned to Canada to face charges. via Calgary Herald