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ocial media accounts and everyone deserves to be treated respectfully. Read the Code of Conduct here: https://canmore.ca/town-hall/the-civility-project/community-code-of-conduct-for-social-media-platforms

Town of Canmore social media accounts are not used to collect public input or feedback on initiatives, although social media may be used to promote opportunities to provide feedback. Questions or feedback to Council should be provided through one of the options on https://canmore.ca/town-hall/town-council/connect-with-council and not through our social media accounts. Reports of issues with roads, power, water, or infrastructure, should be made through https://canmore.ca/town-hall/contact-the-town-of-canmore and not through social media. Town of Canmore may participate in online community group discussions to provide clarity, correct misinformation, and to interact with Canmore residents. The communications department will read comments and participate in discussions when appropriate. We are a community that desires well-being for all individuals. We want to reconcile the past and build new relationships for the future. The Town of Canmore is located within Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta. In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Canmore area, known as “Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”) and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Wesley First Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play and help us steward this land and honour and celebrate this territory. We commit to working to live in right relations and to advance Truth and Reconciliation.

Your 2026 annual property tax notices are on the way! 📬You should see yours in the mail soon. If you haven't received yo...
06/08/2026

Your 2026 annual property tax notices are on the way! 📬

You should see yours in the mail soon. If you haven't received yours by June 12, just reach out to our Tax team at [email protected] and we’ll help get it sorted.

🔗 Learn more about your property taxes: https://bit.ly/3YZcFaT

As part of National Indigenous History Month, we are grateful for the opportunity to support community members in attend...
06/03/2026

As part of National Indigenous History Month, we are grateful for the opportunity to support community members in attending the Mînî Thnî Powwow, an important cultural gathering and celebration.

Living and gathering in the Bow Valley and beyond is a privilege, and opportunities like this invite us to listen, learn, and engage with respect. Whether you are beginning your learning journey or continuing it, attending a powwow can be a meaningful way to witness and honour Indigenous culture and community.

Stoney Nakoda cultural interpreters will also be present, offering opportunities to learn about Stoney history, traditions, and powwow etiquette.

We are offering free bus transportation from Elevation Place to the Mînî Thnî Recreation Centre. Space is limited, and registration is required.

📅 Friday, June 12
⏰ 10:00 a.m. departure | 2:00 p.m. return

You are also welcome to attend independently. This opportunity is simply intended to help reduce barriers and make participation more accessible.

🔗 Register by visiting canmore.ca/NIHM

Update (4:40 p.m. June 1, 2026)The RCMP and Canmore Fire-Rescue have cleared the area. The gas leak has been resolved. R...
06/01/2026

Update (4:40 p.m. June 1, 2026)

The RCMP and Canmore Fire-Rescue have cleared the area. The gas leak has been resolved. Residents are safe to return home and people are welcome back in the area.

Thank you to the quick actions of our response teams ❤️

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⚠️ At approximately 4:00 p.m. today, RCMP and Canmore Fire-Rescue are responding to a gas leak at 961 13 Street. We are evacuating everyone from 13 and 14 streets.

We are actively responding to this incident. We are asking the public to avoid this area for your safety. Please check for more updates at canmore.ca/emergency or on social media as they become available.

❗High Streamflow Advisory and Rainfall Event Update (Tuesday, June 2)The rain is expected to taper off today and end mov...
06/01/2026

❗High Streamflow Advisory and Rainfall Event Update (Tuesday, June 2)

The rain is expected to taper off today and end moving into tomorrow. We expect flows to continue in our steep creeks over the coming days, while the snow that has fallen at higher elevations melts. A high streamflow advisory remains in effect for the Bow River and steep creeks. Ground water levels remain high.

This will be our final update for this rainfall event.

⚠️ What You Need to Do:

Stay away from embankments and exercise caution and judgement around the Bow River and all of the steep creeks in the area. Water levels are extremely high, they are moving swiftly, and the water temperature is cold. Do not, under any circumstance, jump into the Bow River or play in water flowing in the steep creeks. You might feel confident in your abilities, but now is not the time to test the strength of mother nature—you risk your own life as well as the lives of first responders. Do not be the reason that other people are put in danger.

Due to the high groundwater levels, use caution while driving and travelling around town.
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❗High Streamflow Advisory and Rainfall Event Update (Monday, June 1)

We continue to monitor our steep creeks, the Bow River and streamflow data provided by the Alberta River Forecast Centre. A high streamflow advisory for the Bow River and Steep Creeks remains in effect. Ground water levels are high, we are monitoring known areas and putting up signage where applicable to provide warning to those travelling in the areas.

In some areas of Canmore, water from the Bow River is covering portions of pathways. Town of Canmore crews are closing those areas out of an abundance of caution for public safety.

Weather models show steady precipitation today, easing into tomorrow.

⚠️ What You Need to Do:

Stay away from embankments and exercise caution and judgement around the Bow River and all of the steep creeks in the area. Water levels are extremely high, they are moving swiftly, and the water temperature is cold. Do not, under any circumstance, jump into the Bow River or play in water flowing in the steep creeks. You might feel confident in your abilities, but now is not the time to test the strength of mother nature—you risk your own life as well as the lives of first responders. Do not be the reason that other people are put in danger.

Due to the high groundwater levels, use caution while driving and travelling around town.

ℹ️ Follow Updates:

If conditions change or worsen, find updates impacting the Town of Canmore at canmore.ca/emergency or on social media.

Emergency alerts will be sent through Voyent Alert! If you have not registered to receive alerts from Voyent, now is the time. Visit https://bit.ly/3Sl9Iy9 to sign up.

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❗High Streamflow Advisory and Rainfall Event Update (Saturday, May 30)

The Town of Canmore’s Incident Management team continues to monitor streamflow data and information provided by the Alberta River Forecast Centre, and we are actively monitoring our steep creeks.

In some areas of Canmore, water from the Bow River has begun to cover portions of pathways. Town of Canmore crews are closing those areas out of an abundance of caution for public safety.
Weather models continue to show varying predictions for rainfall amounts, but we anticipate the heaviest precipitation to begin sometime on Sunday.

⚠️ What You Need to Do:

Stay away from embankments and exercise caution and judgement around the Bow River and all of the steep creeks in the area. Water levels are extremely high, they are moving swiftly, and the water temperature is cold. Do not, under any circumstance, jump into the Bow River or play in water flowing in the steep creeks. You might feel confident in your abilities, but now is not the time to test the strength of mother nature—you risk your own life as well as the lives of first responders. Do not be the reason that other people are put in danger.

ℹ️ Follow Updates:

If conditions change or worsen, find updates impacting the Town of Canmore at canmore.ca/emergency or on social media.

Emergency alerts will be sent through Voyent Alert! If you have not registered to receive alerts from Voyent, now is the time. Visit https://bit.ly/3Sl9Iy9 to sign up.

The High Streamflow Advisory remains in effect for the Bow River and has now been expanded to include steep creeks in th...
05/29/2026

The High Streamflow Advisory remains in effect for the Bow River and has now been expanded to include steep creeks in the Canmore area. Significant rainfall is expected this weekend, and stream and creek conditions may change quickly.

The Town of Canmore is actively monitoring conditions and is prepared to respond if needed. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay well back from riverbanks, steep creeks, embankments, and fast-moving water.

Now is a good time to ensure you are signed up for Voyent Alert, check your sump pump, and prepare for possible heavy rainfall and ponding on roadways.

🔗 Learn more about how we're prepared and what you can do to be ready heading into the weekend: https://bit.ly/4u9AgCv

⚠️ A high streamflow advisory has been issued for the Bow River (upstream of the Town of Banff to the Ghost Reservoir). ...
05/28/2026

⚠️ A high streamflow advisory has been issued for the Bow River (upstream of the Town of Banff to the Ghost Reservoir). Thanks to warming temperatures and snowmelt, water levels are rising on the Bow River, and an additional 30 cm increase is expected through Friday, May 29.

We encourage extreme caution near the Bow River and recommend that people stay off embankments. What may appear as sturdy ground may be undercut by water underneath. If you are near the Bow River with anyone, but especially children and pets, be aware that stream flows like we are experiencing are fast-moving and dangerous; people or pets can be easily pulled into water and downstream.

Watercraft use on the Bow River is NOT recommended at this time.

During high streamflow events, water is moving fast, it is extremely cold, and we also see an increase in debris that poses a significant safety risk. We ask that everyone use caution and judgement around the Bow River. Rescues in these conditions are extremely dangerous for first responders. Don't be the reason others are put at risk.

Please respect closures under the Bow River pedestrian bridge.

🔗For more information about the streamflow advisory, visit https://bit.ly/3po30aP.
🔥To access Canmore's weekly hazard monitoring dashboard, visit canmore.ca/hazard.

Big news for housing in Canmore…the day has finally come!After years of work, the Livability Tax Program is officially m...
05/26/2026

Big news for housing in Canmore…the day has finally come!

After years of work, the Livability Tax Program is officially moving forward for 2026 🥳

This program applies a different tax rate to select non-primary residences, encouraging homes to be lived in full-time while generating funding for housing solutions in our community.

While recent legislative changes mean the program applies more narrowly than originally anticipated by exempting properties owned in full or part by individual Albertans, it is still expected to generate approximately $4.4 million in 2026 which is a big win.

This year, the funds will support flood mitigation work to unlock future below market housing development with additional investments in Canmore Community Housing. Future funds are earmarked to support other key initiatives, including $10 million for the YWCA Moustache Lands project over 4 years starting in 2027.

We know housing affordability continues to be a major challenge in Canmore. This is one of the ways we’re taking action.

🔗 Learn more about our work to tackle the housing crisis at canmore.ca/housingaction

We are proud to be building a safer, more direct, and enjoyable transportation network that makes walking, rolling, and ...
05/25/2026

We are proud to be building a safer, more direct, and enjoyable transportation network that makes walking, rolling, and riding easier to choose for trips around town. And just like our transportation network has been shifting, so have modes of transportation. To help accommodate different uses, our pathways are designed for people walking to people riding e-bikes, using mobility devices, scooters, and skateboards. 🏃🛴👩‍🦼🛹🚲

While our pathways, trails, and sidewalks encourage different use, many people may not be aware that e-dirt bikes are not permitted on any public roadway, sidewalk, park, or trail. This isn’t just a Canmore thing: it’s part of Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act (RSA 2000 Chapter T-6, s.119(1))

E-dirt bikes, like Sur-Ron and Talaria brand bikes, are increasingly more common and are often confused for e-bikes.

What makes E-dirt bikes illegal for use on streets, pathways, and trails?

🚲 E-bikes must be limited to 32 km/h. Some E-dirt bikes can travel up to 110 km/h.
🚲 E-bikes must not exceed 500W of continuous power with a throttle. E-dirt bikes can output up to 22,000W
🚲 E-bikes must have usable pedals. Most E-dirt bikes do not have pedals
🚲 E-dirt bikes are considered off-highway vehicles (similar to quads)

UPDATE: After thorough cleaning and ventilation, we are happy to report that we will be able to re-open Elevation Place ...
05/23/2026

UPDATE: After thorough cleaning and ventilation, we are happy to report that we will be able to re-open Elevation Place on May 23 during regular operating hours.
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Elevation Place is closed this evening (May 22) following the accidental deployment of a canister of bear spray. The building will remain closed as we work to clean up and ventilate the space. We anticipate that we will be able to re-open Elevation Place tomorrow morning (May 23), but encourage everyone to check the online calendar at canmore.ca/recreationcalendar in advance for updates.

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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