Archive for February, 2009

Developer addresses wildlife concerns

Three Sisters Mountain Village is preparing to officially address the wildlife concerns surrounding their new development plans soon.

Canmore’s Civic Centre puts the Natural Step on display

“Anyone that questions the difference that one individual can make has never been stuck inside a tent with a mosquito,” photographer Lanny Mann said at the opening night for the latest photo exhibit to go on …

Nurse shortage threatens Banff baby ward

Expectant mothers in Banff may have to travel to Canmore to give birth after health officials said Tuesday a shortage of nurses could force them to temporarily suspend deliveries at the hospital.

Calgary seeks more police funding from province

A task force proposing changes to law enforcement is calling for increased police funding, civilian oversight and equity in policing issues.

Q and A with Les Manning

Medicine Hat News: People say your ceramic work is very much connected to the landscape.

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A file photo of the Three Sisters mountain near Canmore, Alberta. Photograph by: Peter Brosseau, Calgary Herald CANMORE, Alta.

Robertson tumbles his way to World Cup silver

WEST VANCOUVER, B.C.Canadian Mike Robertson was lying flat on his back after a crash yesterday while leading his semifinal race, waiting for the rest of the snowboard-cross world to pass him by.

“A huge undertaking in these

Canmorea s 75-member Rotary Club agreed last week to take on a herculean effort in order to provide respite and relief accommodations to Bow Valley residents in need.

Sudden storm ices roads, reduces visibility

TS Owen/Canmore LeaderDriving was treacherous in Friday night’s storm, which coated the roads with slick sticky snow so quickly the plows didn’t have a chance.

Multiple options offered

The Town of Canmore hopes that on Saturday at 10 a.m. the community will turn out to weigh in on the multiplex proposal at Railway Avenue.

Union, CP Rail dispute safety record following several derailments

A railway workers union president is clashing with Canadian Pacific Rail over safety after several train derailments in the past two weeks.

Third major derailment since federal budget stepped up enforcement…

6 /CNW Telbec/ - Today’s 25-car derailment of a Canadian Pacific train near Ottawa is on the same track that was reported faulty and in need of repair earlier this week.

Ten face drug charges in Banff-Cochrane corridor

Cracking down on what police call a hotbed of illegal drug activity, RCMP have charged 10 people in the Banff-Cochrane corridor.

Displays open in Banff this weekend

Exposure, the Calgary Banff Photography Festival, is underway with several gallery openings taking place this weekend in Banff.

Train derails

About eight Canadian Pacific rail cars left the tracks, forcing the evacuation of businesses, hotels and a high school in Canmore, Alta., yesterday.