Library opens up to art

The St. Albert Public Library is encouraging its patrons to look at the pictures as well as the words - and not just in the children's section, either.

Heart of the new West

Calgary, Alberta, is at the heart of the Canadian west. Eastern Canadians call it "Cow Town" because it's a city where folks wear western boots, string ties and wide-brimmed hats to work and play.

A different approach

Singer-songwriters haven't been a big deal since the 1970s. Peter Verity knows that and he's OK with it.

Scott announces intention to run

Although she'd been thinking about it for a couple of years, it was only when Donna Scott hit "send" on an email to the Canmore Leader last week that she knew that she was definitely going to run for council in the upcoming October elections.

Canmore high-school student dedicates her summer to…

Spending the summer in a classroom sounds like a nightmare for most students, but Natalie Farrell has done just that and says it's a dream come true.

Cyclist enters championship going down under

High level Squamish cyclist Kelly Servinski has been waiting for over five years for the right moment to cash in on a unique opportunity.

Travel in our own back yard

With all the Alberta bashing going on lately, I thought it best to defend Wild Rose Country.

Canmore high-school student dedicates her summer to…

Photograph by: Courtesy, Global News Spending the summer in a classroom sounds like a nightmare for most students, but Natalie Farrell has done just that and says it's a dream come true.

Canada Cool trots to a track record

Canada Cool scored her second Grassroots harness racing win of the season with an assertive effort on Wednesday evening that resulted in a new three-year-old trotting filly track record at Sudbury Downs.

Local helping to keep you in business

A local book keeper is dedicated to keeping locals in business. Isabelle Simard, owner and operator of Numbers & Letters Business Solutions, has been helping other business owners "keep" their books for almost 15 years.

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Jessica Theriault is participating in the Weekend To End Women's Cancers event in honour of her mother.

Volunteerism nets Ford award

A well-known Canmore woman was recognized for her volunteer efforts this week as a finalist in a province-wide search for the volunteer citizen of the year.

First Bagboy packs it in

He's been banging his drum for decades, but Ronnie and the Bagboys will have to carry a tune without Ronnie Marra at next summer's Folk Festival pancake breakfast, as their namesake is retiring his position as drummer for the band.

40 years of different strokes

The Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild's upcoming show at the Canmore Public will celebrate the work of two founding members.

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We're excited to announce that once again Team Pedal is back at the TransRockies Challenge, featuring 450 mountain bikers from 20 countries.

Cruisin’ in Banff

The Juniper Hotel and Bistro offers cruiser bike rentals for $20 for four hours or $35 for eight hours.

Calum Graham achieves goal at Canadian Guitar Festival

You just never know when a smashed guitar will be the opening note of your string of good fortune.

Canadian Heritage grant keeps digitization of museum collection rolling

The Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre will be able to move forward with the work that is being conducted by their new collections manager, thanks to the infusion of fresh federal money.

Why bailouts are usually a bad idea

E arlier this year, the Ontario government announced it was "investing" $81 million in a Ford Motor Co.

Alberta woman awarded Star of Courage for bravery in lake rescue

A man and woman were clinging to an overturned canoe in the middle of the mountain lake near Canmore.