Town Of Canmore

• New tax targeting empty homes in Canmore stirs divisions

  The new levy, which the town is calling a "livability tax," has become a big topic in the small mountain town.

  Canada

  May 1, 2025
  
• Town of Canmore thanks residents after aggressive bear reported

  The Town of Canmore is thanking residents after an aggressive bear was reported in the community. 

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2024
  
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• Canmore residents appeal to premier outside meeting with developers

  Dozens of protesters were out in Canmore to meet Premier Danielle Smith ahead of her talk with the Bow Valley Builders and Developers Association.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
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• Canmore to allow 2 major developments to go ahead after losing appeal

  Alberta's highest court has dismissed a Canmore appeal to reverse a tribunal decision ordering it to allow two major developments that would almost double the town's population.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2023
• Canmore Canada Day parade turns away unregistered Shriners, band deemed ‘culturally appropriative’

  A Town of Canmore spokesperson confirmed the Al Azhar Oriental Band arrived unannounced ahead of Saturday’s parade and, despite their philanthropic endeavors, was refused entry.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
• Canmore water ban lifted, Epcor fixing leaks

  The utility said it continues to assess why the drinking water system had been unable to fill the reservoir but confirmed that the availability of source water was not an issue.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
• Research shows grizzly bears, wolves avoid towns and trails in Alberta’s Bow Valley

  It's getting to the point where animals won't be able to make it through the Bow Valley, a key corridor used by animals to move around in the Rocky Mountains, Hebblewhite said.

  Environment

  May 9, 2022
• Wildlife expert warns Canmore residents of bear danger, suggests removing fruit trees

  More bears than usual are coming into town after the summer heat waves killed a significant part of the wild berry crop. Experts warn the bears are just coming for the food.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2021
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• COVID-19: Mandatory masks in Canmore, Alta., starting Friday at noon

  A mandatory mask bylaw was passed by members of Canmore's town council during a special meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.

  Health

  Aug 6, 2020
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• Canmore mayor says tourist town seeing mass temporary layoffs over ongoing COVID-19 crisis

  The town of Canmore has been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis, with major events cancelled and large numbers of local workers facing temporary layoffs.

  Economy

  Mar 19, 2020