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An 18-Hour Mountain Rescue
The proposed increase would add about $180 annually for a typical single-detached primary residence as the town faces rising costs and growing demands on municipal services.
The Canada Strong Pass would offer another summer of free admission to Banff National Park amid record vehicle arrivals and ongoing Parks Canada workforce reductions.
High winds forced Parks Canada rescuers to approach two injured climbers from above, highlighting the challenges of mountain rescues and the importance of being prepared.
Owners Jenny Dunbar and Ward Betke say the longtime pet boutique will close Jan. 31 after efforts to find another location were unsuccessful.
Canmore filmmaker Peter O’Hara’s 23-minute documentary follows an artist creating massive, temporary artwork on Abraham Lake, exploring creativity, challenging conditions and the beauty of letting go.
Banff’s $0 Parking Solution
The $26-million project brings upgraded treatment technology, improved safety systems and greater capacity to support Canmore’s growing water needs.
The proposed transportation hub includes expanded parking near the train station, with federal environmental review underway and public consultation still to come.
The Town has committed its remaining housing reserve funds to a 144-unit rental development, with no set plan to replenish the fund as demand for affordable housing continues.
A longtime Canmore gallery owner says competition from tipped restaurant jobs is making it harder to retain staff, while housing costs add to local workforce challenges.
A University of Alberta economist explains why unfilled jobs don't necessarily indicate a worker shortage and how employers can respond to changing labour-market conditions.
