Offsite Levy Axed, Water Usage Cut, and Newsletter Changes

Hey Canmore! Here's What's Happening This Week!
There has been some significant movement at Town Hall: a provincial tribunal has declared Canmore's Offsite Levy Bylaw invalid, citing concerns over transparency and cost. Meanwhile, mandatory water restrictions are now in effect until September, so locals are being urged to conserve wherever possible.

On a lighter note, if you're planning a weekend wander, don't miss the Canmore Museum's new hiking guide, spotlighting 15 spectacular trails across the valley.

And here's some news from us: starting next week, What's On Canmore will be published just once a week, every Thursday. You’ll still receive the full newsletter you’re accustomed to, and all events will remain accessible through our updated events calendar, refreshed daily, so you never miss a thing.

Scroll down for the latest events, music, and mountain fun 👇

🎈 Happy Birthday, Marcia Kraft! 🎈
Wishing you a good one - enjoy your birthday week 🎉

📅 Our events calendar is now fully live.
It's your go-to source for local music, festivals, and everything happening around town. Check it out and send us your feedback - we’d love to hear what you think!

🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

⚖️ Canmore’s Offsite Levy Bylaw ruled invalid by tribunal
A major decision has struck down the town’s bylaw over transparency issues and misallocated costs, prompting calls for a fresh, collaborative process. BOWDA Statement - Town Of Canmore Statement

🚱 Mandatory water restrictions are in place for Canmore
Maintenance on the Spray Canal has triggered town-wide watering limits through September - residents are urged to cut usage and help ease the pressure. More

🥾 15 stunning local hikes featured in new guide
Canmore Museum is now showcasing Dev Thomson's curated picks of breathtaking Rocky Mountain trails - from hidden gems to iconic vistas. More

🏔️ Competition Bureau drops Banff tourism monopoly inquiry
Canada's competition watchdog says it found no breach in an American company's growing dominance of major local attractions. See details

🐻 Grizzly activity forces trail closures in Commonwealth Valley
Due to multiple bears actively feeding in the area, a bear warning has been upgraded to a full closure. See details

🏔️ Competition Bureau drops Banff tourism monopoly inquiry
Canada's competition watchdog says it found no breach in an American company's growing dominance of major local attractions. See details

🤘 AmpFest IV brings heavy sounds to artsPlace
Canmore's metal and punk festival returns with 14 genre-spanning acts from across Alberta and beyond - from symphonic folk metal to ska punk and psychobilly. More

🎖️ Canmore museologist named to Order of Canada
Robert Janes, a trailblazer in ethical museum practices and Indigenous reconciliation, has been honoured for a lifetime of work that changed how museums serve society. Full story

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

1. 📈 The livability tax debate continues in Canmore

2. 📅 Our events calendar is now fully live

3. 🚫 Drone pilot and off-roader fined for breaking park laws in Banff

🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸

We keep it short here - head to OUR NEW EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.

Fri, 18th July

09:00🍫 A Chocolate Tasting Experience - Le Chocolatier - Canmore
12:00📚 Author Signing - Cafe Books - Canmore
13:00🎭 Theatre: The Wizard of Oz - Centennial Park - Canmore
18:00🎶 Live Music: Gabe Morris - Rose & Crown - Canmore
18:30🚴 CAMBA Social Rides - Canmore Nordic Centre - Canmore
19:00🎉 Friday Bingo - Canmore Legion - Canmore
19:00🎭 Theatre: Treasure Island - Centennial Park - Canmore
19:00🎶 Live Music: May Contain Alcohol - Mineshaft Tavern - Canmore
19:30🎵 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore
22:00🎶 Live Music: Retro Bution - The Drake Inn - Canmore
22:00🎶 Live Music: LifzGood Acoustic - The Rose and Crown - Canmore

Sat, 19th July

09:00🍫 A Chocolate Tasting Experience - Le Chocolatier - Canmore
12:00🌲 Parks Day: Peter Lougheed Provincial Park - Boulton Bridge Day Use Area
13:00🎭 Theatre: The Wizard of Oz - Centennial Park - Canmore
13:00🎉 8th Birthday Shindig - Wild Life Distillery - Canmore
14:00✂️ Craft Meet: Interstellar Lounge - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
15:00🎵 Musical: Oh, Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore
15:00🎶 Free Live Music: Ted Woodhouse - Canmore Brewing - Canmore
19:00🎶 Live Music: Gregg Bolger - Rose & Crown - Canmore
19:00🎭 Theatre: Treasure Island - Centennial Park - Canmore
19:30🎵 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore
21:00🕺 Dance Party at The Drake - The Drake Inn - Canmore
22:00🎶 Live Music: Retro Bution - The Drake Inn - Canmore
22:00🎶 Music: Saturday Sessions - Rose & Crown - Canmore

Sun, 20th July

10:30🌿 Wild Edible Plant Walk - Canmore
13:00🎭 Theatre: The Wizard of Oz - Centennial Park - Canmore
13:00🎶 Live Music: AmpFest IV - artsPlace Canmore - Canmore
16:00🎶 Live Music: Doon & Co - Canmore Legion - Canmore
17:00🎶 Live Music: Tyler Wood - The Yard - Canmore
18:00🎶 Live Music: Ross Fizzard - Rose & Crown - Canmore
19:30🎵 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore
20:00🎉 Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
22:00🎧 DJ Sets: Industry Sundays - Rose & Crown - Canmore

Mon, 21st July

09:00🎒 Museum Explorers Camp - NWMP Barracks - Canmore
18:00🎭 Auditions: Bob's Your Elf - Canmore Miner's Union Hall - Canmore
19:00🧘 Yoga in the Park - Riverside Park - Canmore
22:00🎤 Karaoke Night - The Drake Inn - Canmore

Tue, 22nd July

09:00🎒 Museum Explorers Camp - NWMP Barracks - Canmore
18:00🎲 Game Night - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
18:00🎨 Tie-Dye Workshop: CYAN - Ralph Connor Memorial United Church, Canmore
19:00🧘 Healing & Meditation - Creekside Villa - Canmore
19:00❓ Trivia Tuesday - Rose & Crown - Canmore
19:30🎵 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore

Wed, 23rd July

09:00🎒 Museum Explorers Camp - NWMP Barracks - Canmore
10:00🧸 Teddy Bears' Picnic - Storytime - Centennial Park - Canmore
14:00💻 Tech Tips & Tutoring - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
17:00📚 Book Sale - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
18:00🚵 Wednesday MTB Ride - Canmore Brewing - Canmore
18:30🎭 Auditions: Bob's Your Elf - Canmore Miner's Union Hall - Canmore
19:00🎤 Open Mic Night - The Local - Canmore
19:30🎵 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore
20:30❓ Trivia With Awale - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
TBA📚 Book Sale - Canmore Public Library - Canmore

Thu, 24th July

09:00🎒 Museum Explorers Camp - NWMP Barracks - Canmore
10:00🛍️ Canmore Mountain Market - Elevation Place - Canmore
10:00📚 Book Sale - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
10:45👶 Stroller Strides: Walk & Connect - Elevation Place - Canmore
17:00🎶 Live Music: Mallory Chipman - The Market Bistro - Canmore
18:00🛶 Evening Canoe Tour: CYAN - Barrier Lake - Canmore
18:30🎨 Kids Paint Night: Bubbles! - Crock A Doodle - Canmore
19:00🎤 Karaoke Thursdays - 1890 Smokehouse - Canmore
19:00❓ Trivia Thursdays @ The Drake - The Drake - Canmore
19:00🃏 Thursday Night Poker - Canmore Legion - Canmore
19:30🎵 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre - Canmore
19:30🎶 Live Music: Susan O'Neil - artsPlace Canmore - Canmore
TBA📚 Book Sale - Canmore Public Library - Canmore

Future Events

🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? OUR NEW EVENTS PAGE features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.

🍺 Happy Hours & Food Specials 🍽️

Below are brief details of all the happy hours we could find in Canmore. For more information (including links to the venues), visit our dedicated Happy Hour Page.

🍕 Bridgette Bar (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🎯 Cangolf (20:00-Close, Thurs-Sun)
⛳ Canmore Golf & Curling Club (16:00-21:00, Daily)
🍸 Crazyweed Kitchen (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🍷 Fergus & Bix (14:30-17:30 & 21:00-Close, Daily)
🍽️ Kain Tayo (15:00-17:00, Daily)
🍕 Murrieta’s (14:00-17:00, Sun-Thurs)
🎶 Rhythm & Howl (16:00-18:00, Sun-Thur; 15:00-18:00, Fri & Sat)
🍻 Sheepdog Brewing (13:00-15:00, Mon-Fri)
🥂 Stirling Dining Room and Lounge (Malcolm Hotel) (12:00-17:00, Daily)
🍕 Tank310 (14:00-17:00, Sun-Fri)
🍹 Tavern 1883 (14:00-16:00, Sun-Fri, Excl Hols)
🍔 The Bankhead Restaurant (14:00-17:00, Daily)
🍻 The Drake Pub (15:00-18:00, Sun-Fri)
🦞 The Drunken Lobster Oyster Bar (16:00-17:00, Wed-Sun)
🐾 The Grizzly Paw Brewing Co. (15:00-18:00, Mon-Fri)
🥃 The Mineshaft Tavern (14:00-18:00, Daily)
🍸 Wild Life Distillery (18:00-20:00, Mon-Fri)

👋 That’s All For Now 🎬

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