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New detachment commander takes over for Canmore RCMP

New detachment commander takes over for Canmore RCMP

“I’ve tried to make a point to be out in the community, walk around downtown, working with municipal enforcement as much as possible. It’s important people know who I am, can talk to me as needed.”
Be safe on the road this weekend: Alberta RCMP

Be safe on the road this weekend: Alberta RCMP

Officers issued 1,124 speeding tickets, 41 tickets for distracted driving, and 46 for liquor and cannabis offenses over the 2023 Labour Day weekend
Canmore RCMP investigating gas station robbery

Canmore RCMP investigating gas station robbery

The suspects were described as carrying weapons including a firearm and a knife.
PHOTOS: Surfers showoff best tricks on mountain wave in Kananaskis

PHOTOS: Surfers showoff best tricks on mountain wave in Kananaskis

The Mountain Wave Classic, the only River Surfing Competition in Western Canada, was held in Kananaskis Country on Saturday (Aug. 24). River surfers showcase their best tricks on the Mountain wave, a standalone wave in the heart of the Rockies.
Banff RCMP quick to nab suspects in organized theft ring

Banff RCMP quick to nab suspects in organized theft ring

“It appears that travelling criminals, who look to have originated from Ontario, are an active working organized crime group stealing at various points across Alberta and Canada."
Black bear feasting on fruit trees in Canmore killed for public safety

Black bear feasting on fruit trees in Canmore killed for public safety

Town of Canmore has issued a provincial violation ticket against property owners where a bear was feeding on crabapples for several days.
Stranded climbers spend two freezing nights on Kananaskis mountain

Stranded climbers spend two freezing nights on Kananaskis mountain

Climbers spend two nights on northwest face of Mount Birdwood before being rescued after rope became stuck on descent.
LETTER: Infamous Canmore intersection remains unpopular for some residents

LETTER: Infamous Canmore intersection remains unpopular for some residents

LETTER: When is Canmore’s mayor and council as well as Town administration going to concede the intersection beside the A&W at Bow Valley Trail and Railway Avenue/Benchlands Trail simply does not work?
Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation restores historic Mînî Thnî name to former Morley townsite

Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation restores historic Mînî Thnî name to former Morley townsite

“I know it’s been over 150 years that we’ve utilized Morley in our community, but it’s now time to move on and bring back that reconciliation aspect to our Nation.”
Reintroduction of at-risk fish in Banff National Park creek ‘historic conservation milestone’

Reintroduction of at-risk fish in Banff National Park creek ‘historic conservation milestone’

“They are the grizzly bear of the water. They are the top of the food chain,” said Mark Taylor, aquatic ecologist team leader for Banff National Park.
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