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Canmore's Livability Tax Falls Nearly $1M Short as Declaration Rules Tighten

Canmore's Livability Tax Falls Nearly $1M Short as Declaration Rules Tighten

After adjusting tax bills for 191 properties, the Town is tightening declaration rules for 2027, leaving homeowners with fewer options if they miss the deadline.

Brendan Nogue
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Canmore Man's Recovery Journey Featured in Banff Mountain Film Festival

Canmore Man's Recovery Journey Featured in Banff Mountain Film Festival

New documentary explores how a traumatic brain injury changed one man's life and how the mountains helped him find a way forward.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
🚑 11 Kids Hospitalized. Now What?

🚑 11 Kids Hospitalized. Now What?

Exshaw’s Flooding Isn’t Going Away

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After Weeks Of Flooding, Exshaw Resident Asked For Help Keeping Water Away. Her Requests Were Denied.

After Weeks Of Flooding, Exshaw Resident Asked For Help Keeping Water Away. Her Requests Were Denied.

June flooding left Briana MacLeod running seven pumps to keep water out of her home. She wants a way to drain it without it seeping back into the ground nearby.

Brendan Nogue
Brendan Nogue
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How Canmore Is Bringing Last Winter’s Snow Back to Life

How Canmore Is Bringing Last Winter’s Snow Back to Life

Frozen Thunder has returned to the Canmore Nordic Centre, offering early-season skiing as rising costs prompt changes to how the annual program is funded.

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What We've Learned Nine Months After 11 Children Were Hospitalized At A Canmore Hotel

What We've Learned Nine Months After 11 Children Were Hospitalized At A Canmore Hotel

An engineering review points to a bypassed chemical controller as the likely cause. The hotel has since introduced new safety measures, but concerns remain.

Brendan Nogue
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Canmore Optometrist Helps Hundreds Of Children See More Clearly In Guatemala

Canmore Optometrist Helps Hundreds Of Children See More Clearly In Guatemala

During a September trip to Guatemala, Canmore optometrist Dr. Joanna Phillips helped provide 349 eye examinations, connecting children with prescription glasses and follow-up care through local partnerships.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
🪨 Massive Rockfall Near Canmore

🪨 Massive Rockfall Near Canmore

Banff Used HOW Much Toilet Paper?

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Airbnb Is Changing Its House Rules But Here's What It Means For Bow Valley Rentals

Airbnb Is Changing Its House Rules But Here's What It Means For Bow Valley Rentals

Starting Nov. 20, Airbnb will limit checkout chores and introduce clearer house rules, with potential exceptions for wildlife safety in places like Banff and Canmore.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
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There’s A Hidden Store Beneath Canmore’s Main Street and Here’s What You’ll Find

There’s A Hidden Store Beneath Canmore’s Main Street and Here’s What You’ll Find

From mountain-inspired clothing to books and games, two longtime friends are building a business around their love of the Rockies.

Cassandra Stefanic
Cassandra Stefanic
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Massive Rockfall Reshapes Mountain Near Canmore. Climbers Warn More Could Fall.

Massive Rockfall Reshapes Mountain Near Canmore. Climbers Warn More Could Fall.

The collapse tore away sections of two climbing routes, including one that took 20 years to complete. Climbers say loose rock could keep falling for years.

Brendan Nogue
Brendan Nogue
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Canmore Mayor Warns Immigration Changes Could Drive Newcomers Away.

Canmore Mayor Warns Immigration Changes Could Drive Newcomers Away.

Mayor Sean Krausert says the Bow Valley relies on immigrant workers and warns the proposals could make it harder for local employers to hire.

Cassandra Stefanic
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