Archive for October, 2008

No dilemma for this fisherman: Flies are fine

Just because I truly treasure my time with a fly doesn’t place me in the snob element.

Big reveal: Daryl Ross

Pinstripe suits and Italian shoes won’t cut it in Canmore, Alta. Amy Verner shows our male Get Suitable winner how a few style basics will have him looking chic in his own backyard AMY VERNER From Monday’s …

Building a green future

The gymnasium was packed with students, teachers and local politicians: the afternoon event featured members of government standing up and singing the praises of an environmentally friendly design and students …

Recycling Plan Targets Construction Waste

In a bid to reduce the tons of debris home builders and construction crews send annually to the landfill, the Alberta government and industry groups will announce they are developing a program that makes …

Development - credits’ a new concept

One vision for Canmore is that the town will roughly double in size over the next 20 years.

Photo project unites Scotland with Canada

Two engaging Scotsmen stopped in Canmore recently to announce a photography project meant to link Canadian towns and cities to their counterparts in Scotland.

Rookie Richards blooms for Tories in Wild Rose 3 hours ago

Conservative newcomer Blake Richards has taken the reins from veteran Tory stalwart Myron Thompson in the Wild Rose constituency.

Architectural firms bring world to Calgary

Marshall Tittemore Architects decided a year ago to open an office in Edmonton, believing there was an advantage in having a strong representation on the ground in both major Alberta cities.

Highline Magazine by locals for locals

Pam Doyle photoHighline editor Erin Moroz and creative director Kristy Davison hold the inagural issue of their new mag dedicated to the outdoor life and adventures in the Bow Valley.

Hiker falls 60m on Kananaskis mountain

Thanksgiving weekend has been marred for a group of hikers after a 73-year-old tumbled 60 metres down a mountain in Kananaskis.

Exhibit unveils portrait of David Thompson

Courtesy of the Canmore MuseumAlice Saltiel-Marshall’s portrait of David Thompson is on display at the Canmore Museum.

Monitors track bruinsBy Pam Doyle

Pam Doyle/Canmore LeaderLarry Brady holds a flexible H antenna as he gets a reading from a transmitter with district conservation officer Glenn Naylor and Kim Titchener, with Bow Valley Wildsmart.

Airdrie hosts Wild Rose debate

Airdrie Echo - An all-candidates forum was hosted by the Airdrie and District Chamber of Commerce, at Bert Church Theatre Oct.6. The event allowed those campaigning to be voted Member of Parliament in the Wild …

2008 federal election voter information

Election Day is Oct. 14. If you have not received your voter card, you can call the satellite returning office located at the Canmore Radisson at 1-866-714-9647 to find out if you are registered to vote.

Parker House Grill brings Boston attitude

This city has been blessed with the opening of a number of classy restaurants recently, but Parker House Grill & Wine Bar can also boast of its great downtown location in the historic, newly renovated Lougheed …

Made-in China sculpture turning heads in Canmore

The Big Head is creating a big fuss in Canmore, where questions are swirling over the publicly funded sculpture designed by an Alberta artist but constructed in China.

Canmore runners place high in Melissa’sBy Shawn Slaght

The 29th annual Melissa’s Road Race this past weekend was sold out weeks in advance and a huge success, especially for three Canmore runners who stood on the podium.

Oldfolks Home. At Arcadia Coffee House

PRESS RELEASE PIGEON ROW PUBLIC RELATIONS ************************** Oldfolks Home embarks on National tour in support of We Are The Feeding Line - Winnipeg based artist Oldfolks Home will be touring across …

More bicycles in municipal plan for Canmore

The first draft of a planning document that sets out the future direction for Canmore has been released for more public input.