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Award-winning newspaper covering the Bow Valley area of Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Banff, Canmore, MD of Bighorn, Kananaskis Country and Stoney Nakoda.
NEWS: 'It's pretty special': Medal count reaches 12 for Canucks at Para World Cup in Canmore
'It's pretty special': Medal count reaches 12 for Canucks at Para World Cup in Canmore
Natalie Wilkie, Maddie Mullin lead charge on Sunday (Dec. 7) at Para Cross-Country World Cup in Canmore.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
NEWS: PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley
PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley
PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley
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December 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta's Smith says courts should not be gatekeepers on constitutional questions
Alberta's Smith says courts should not be gatekeepers on constitutional questions
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says anyone seeking an independence referendum should not have "gatekeepers," like the courts, standing in their way.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta curler off to fourth Winter Olympics
Alberta curler off to fourth Winter Olympics
Marc Kennedy aims for his second gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
NEWS: PHOTOS: Holiday magic brightens Canmore's 16th annual Rotary Festival of Trees
PHOTOS: Holiday magic brightens Canmore's 16th annual Rotary Festival of Trees
From Nov. 28 to Dec. 31, The 16th annual Rotary Festival of Trees at the Malcolm Hotel will feature 102 the enchanted forest of trees and wreaths.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
NEWS: 'The small stories are worth sharing:' Bow Valley Film Tour returns, calling on local filmmakers
'The small stories are worth sharing:' Bow Valley Film Tour returns, calling on local filmmakers
“We are just really looking for local stories with a big heart."
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December 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
NEWS: PHOTOS: Youth speed skaters hit the rink at Canmore Ice Race Challenge
PHOTOS: Youth speed skaters hit the rink at Canmore Ice Race Challenge
About 130 youth speed skaters compete at the 21st annual Canmore Ice Race Challenge at the Canmore Recreation Centre on Saturday (Nov. 29).
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December 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada’s top-ranked darts player Clint Clarkson set for World Championship run
Canada’s top-ranked darts player Clint Clarkson set for World Championship run
For thirteen years Clint Clarkson was widely considered one of the best competitive darts players in all of Canada. Now, after nearly a decade away from the game, he's back and ready to represent the country at the 2025 World Championships.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
NEWS: LETTER: Grateful for Art and Song supporters
LETTER: Grateful for Art and Song supporters
Editor: Huge gratitude to everyone who made this fundraiser for the Bow Valley Emergency Shelter a success . It takes a village, and once again Canmore rose to the occasion.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
NEWS: Banff church sign shattered, Pride flag removed
Banff church sign shattered, Pride flag removed
“This behaviour is not tolerated in our community and we will not stand for it. It needs to stop.”
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December 6, 2025 at 12:50 AM
BEYOND LOCAL: Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic, disrespect to rule of law
Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic, disrespect to rule of law
An Alberta judge has delivered a stinging rebuke to Premier Danielle Smith's government, labelling a proposed bill as undemocratic and a threat to the rule of law.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
NEWS: PHOTOS: Canmore parents protest childminding service shutdown
PHOTOS: Canmore parents protest childminding service shutdown
Parents gather in protest to oppose Town of Canmore's decision to shut down childminding program at Elevation Place
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December 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
NEWS: Banff council approves $1.5M of $4.8M price tag for Fenlands redevelopment
Banff council approves $1.5M of $4.8M price tag for Fenlands redevelopment
Council banks on donor kicking in two-thirds of funding for $4.8 million redevelopment
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December 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: QuickFacts on the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
QuickFacts on the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions
Political tensions are rising in Alberta as recall petitions gain traction against a significant number of MLAs, citing concerns over representation, policy decisions, and accountability.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Opposition NDP now targeted as more Alberta politicians face recall petitions
Opposition NDP now targeted as more Alberta politicians face recall petitions
Elections Alberta says it has confirmed signature collecting can begin to try to recall NDP education critic Amanda Chapman from her role as the legislature representative for Calgary-Beddington.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Serious bail reform required to address catch-and-release system, says Justice Minister
Serious bail reform required to address catch-and-release system, says Justice Minister
Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery reiterated the province's demand for a comprehensive overhaul of Bill C-75, believing it has detrimental impact on efforts to curb repeat offending within the province.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
NEWS: Increasing tourism, fewer temp workers shaping Banff, Canmore job market
Increasing tourism, fewer temp workers shaping Banff, Canmore job market
Increasing tourism from Canada Strong Pass meeting changes to temporary foreign worker regulations impacting Bow Valley.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused
Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused
Along with the 14 members of Smith's United Conservative caucus facing recall, Smith herself is expected to soon be added to the list.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
NEWS: Plan proposes major overhaul of Canmore area trails
Plan proposes major overhaul of Canmore area trails
A planning document for Canmore area trails proposes sweeping changes that would add hundreds of kilometres of purpose-built trails while shutting down hundreds more cutting through sensitive wildlife habitat.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
ICYMI: SPOTLIGHT: Skip the Crowds and be Enchanted by the Winter Waterfall Wonderland in Wells Gray Park #Spotlight #SponsoredContent #GreatWestMedia
Skip the Crowds and be Enchanted by the Winter Waterfall Wonderland in Wells Gray Park
Tired of the same crowded slopes and familiar mountain views? If you’re an Albertan looking to escape the ordinary this winter, a different kind of local adventure is waiting just a short road trip away!
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December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NEWS: Wildfire ready? Canmore study mapping roads, transit for evacuation
Wildfire ready? Canmore study mapping roads, transit for evacuation
In an evacuation, “road space is at a premium.”
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December 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
NEWS: 5 medals for Canadians at Canmore Para World Cup opener
5 medals for Canadians at Canmore Para World Cup opener
Collin Cameron, Maddie Mullin, and Natalie Wilkie led the way for the Canucks on Thursday (Dec. 4)
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December 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
Justice Minister Mickey Amery says the legislation won't affect a duelling petition certified earlier this week that seeks to make it official policy the province will not leave Canada.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM