Archive for July, 2008

Get me a doctor

You can’t blame physicians for bailing out of a system that doesn’t work Tommy Douglas may have had a great idea.

RCMP led on wild chase in Canmore

Mounties were led on a wild chase in the mountains that included a robbery, a car jacking, a blown-out tire and more than two hours scouring the woods.

Couple face carjacking, robbery charges after chase closes Banff roads

It started with a gas station robbery in Canmore early Monday morning and ended one police pursuit, one carjacking, one attempted carjacking and three hours later.

Canberran Tough Guy Wins World 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Champs

Over the weekend the World 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Championships were held in Canmore, Alberta Canada.

Alberta biologist can ‘bear’ danger to pursue science

News that a pack of huge bears have eaten two mine sentries in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula won’t deter a Canmore-based biologist from getting up close with the bruins in the region again.

Crime Watch

Personal safety is a concern for everyone. Crime Watch Reporter Bill Marks keeps you informed about what’s happening in your community, and uses his close relationship with the Calgary Police Service to get the …

Rare breed indeed

Strolling through Henderson Park Thursday morning, Straja Linder King’s seven-year-old shiloh shepherd, Tangus, approached a gentleman sitting on a park bench at the edge of the lake.

Search continues for missing man

Although a Morley man who jumped off the engine bridge into the Bow River on June 29 has not yet been found, the search has not been called off, according to RCMP and Alberta Parks safety officers.

Moose Loose in downtown parking lot

A young female moose wandered into the Home Hardware lumber yard last Sunday creating a ruckus and surprising staff.

Women survive brutal attack

A man faces charges of kidnapping and sexual assault after two women were attacked and brutally assaulted in Banff and Canmore over the weekend.

Man facing charges has long history of violence

Two women heading home after a night out with friends in Banff accepted a ride from a stranger, unleashing a hellish ordeal that could have cost them their lives.

Two women kidnapped, assaulted in Banff, Alta.

One man has been arrested and is facing 11 charges - including kidnapping and sexual assault - in connection with an early morning attack on two women in the Rocky Mountain town of Banff, Alta.

Banff Crag and Canyon

Displaying 1 to 2 of 2 items. Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Canada Cup hits Canmore Updated 2 days ago in Sports / Local Sports Kelsey@Canmoreleader.com Consistent inclines, technical descents and classic trails put …

Canada Cup hits Canmore

The Rundle Mountain Cycling club of Canmore hosted the race, which included racers from all over Canada and the USA.

Learning to ‘bear’ your first day of school

KAREN LONGWELL The Prince Albert Daily Herald The fascinating life of grizzly bears is the subject of a new children’s book from Jason Leo Bantle.

Photo radar may be expanded

The Alberta government is weighing whether to unleash photo radar on some provincial highways, the province’s top police officer says.

Searchers recover body of missing climber in Rocky Mountains west of Calgary

THE CANADIAN PRESS The Amherst Daily News CANMORE, Alta. _ The body of a 28-year-old rock climber who appears to have died from a fall late last week was found in the Rocky Mountains west of Calgary on Sunday.

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Round #6 of the Canada MTB Cup XC is underway in Canmore, AB under partly sunny skies in very dry conditions and 22 degree temperatures.

Town announces new CAO hire

The town officially named its new CAO yesterday. Norma MacQuarrie will serve as the town’s Chief Administrative Officer, something Mayor Iris Callioux says is an advantage for the town.

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Vol. 12 Issue 7 If you haven’t already cottoned on to the idea that Alberta is an economic, political and cultural powerhouse, our 12th annual Most Influential list might finally have you convinced.