Archive for February, 2010

Truck evades cops for 100 km on bare rims

Suspected thieves eluded Mounties for more than 100 km on wheel rims after hitting spike belts between Banff and Canmore.

Banff suspects nabbed in Calgary after Trans-Canada chase

Two men face multiple charges after they fled Banff in a stolen truck, ran over two spiked belts laid by RCMP on the Trans-Canada Highway, and got nabbed in Calgary as their vehicle caught fire.

Killick, Gosling take BCRR

The skate-ski leg of the Bow Corridor Regional Cross Country Race took place Saturday at the Canmore Nordic Centre.

Ferris to represent Yukon at Para Nationals

Ramesh Ferris has been chosen to represent the Yukon in the Para Nordic Nationals in Canmore, Alta.

Bjoergen earns second gold, third medal

For the second straight race, the Norwegian Marit Bjoergen has topped the podium - winning the 15km pursuit and after failing to qualify in the classic sprint, Canmore, Alberta’s Sara Renner turned in a strong performance, finishing 10th as the top Canadian.

Silver medallist little known at home

A neighbour has erected a giant banner to greet the Robertson family when they get back from the Games.

Snow-slush mix hampers Calgary commute

A return of snow, coupled with Tuesday’s melt stemming from a warm afternoon, is creating treacherous driving conditions around Calgary this morning.

Four out of four Canadian riders advance to men’s snowboard-cross final

Four out of four Canadian snowboard-cross racers have advanced to the men’s final atop Cypress Mountain.

River Run investors reject proposal

A proposal put forward by Bridgecreek Development Corporation to a group of investors of the proposed River Run project has been soundly rejected.

Photographer customizes classes

Graham Twomey wants to share his knowledge of photography. Twomey, whose images have appeared on National Geographic online and in Smithsonian magazine, has also been a semi-finalist for the Hasselblad Master’s award.

No Black for Canmore this winter

With more than half the tickets sold for an upcoming Canmore show, Jully Black has cancelled her planned Canadian tour to support the release of her third album, The Black Book.

Climbers pushed to the limit

For the first time in about three years, Canmore’s Vsion Climbing Gym played host to a mixed masters competition Friday night as part of the Knuckle Basher Ice Climbing Festival.

Tracking the origins of a mysterious moniker

Philip Jackman Published on Friday, Feb. 05, 2010 3:37PM EST Last updated on Friday, Feb.

Highland games turn 20

One of Canmore’s signature summer events is to hit a significant milestone when it’s held this coming September.

Canmore, Banff moving closer to regional transit

The Town of Canmore joined the Town of Banff last week in contributing their third towards a grant application that will move the municipalities closer to being joined by regional transit.

Reginan’s mountain-side epiphany leads to new book

Candace Pastl-Tirk holds her new book “Messages from the Heart”. REGINA a ‘ Ten years ago, Candace Pastl-Tirk had the “mountain-top” experience of her life.

Under not over

Canmore residents might find it easier to cross the Trans-Canada Highway by the end of the year.