MD of Bighorn News - Rocky Mountain Outlook

Closure looms for Canmore visitor centre as funding, visitor trends shift

Visitor centre set to close after Tourism Canmore Kananaskis' contract with Travel Alberta ends Oct. 31.

Aug 1, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

MD of Bighorn invites input on ward boundary options

Options to redraw ward boundaries or keep status quo presented at virtual open house.

Jul 29, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Firefighters holding wildfire near Water Valley in MD of Bighorn

“Active suppression will continue on this wildfire in the coming days.”

Jul 29, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: The past week in photography in the Bow Valley

Jul 28, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

COMMENTARY: Climate change is a health emergency

As we cope with extreme heat waves and unpredictable wildfires this summer, it is hard to deny that climate change is a reality.

Jul 28, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Completion of wildlife overpass east of Canmore delayed – again

Concrete finishing, work on steel arch structures, fencing, landscaping and line painting still on list of to-do's before wildlife overpass is complete.

Jul 26, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

MD of Bighorn evacuation order, alert still in effect due to wildfire

“Under an evacuation alert, residents should be prepared to evacuate on one hour notice.”

Jul 25, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Bow Valley residents opening homes to Jasper wildfire evacuees

“You’re seeing offers of people saying I've got a bed, I’ve got a backyard, I’ve got a parking for a camper – everything is being offered up.”

Jul 25, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

MD of Bighorn declares state of local emergency due to wildfire

State of emergency declared in case more evacuations are required.

Jul 24, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Evacuation ordered for wildfire in MD of Bighorn near Water Valley

"There is an out-of-control wildfire approximately 25 kilometres west of Water Valley. All persons in the area closure need to evacuate immediately."

Jul 23, 2024 9:20 PM Read more >