Canmore's Wild Side: Bold Wolves, Blurry Bigfoot, and Highland Muscle

Hey Canmore! Here's What's Happening This Week!
Things are getting wild in the Bow Valley this week - literally. A lone wolf has been fearlessly approaching people in Kananaskis, and wildlife officials are sounding the alarm. Meanwhile, a blurry video has locals buzzing: Is that Sasquatch hiking near Canmore?

Back in town, the Canmore Highland Games are calling on teams to enter this year's epic Tug-O-War contest - now's the time to round up your strongest friends.

Plus, there's live music, art, trivia, markets, and some brilliant local happy hours to keep your spirits high. Check the full lineup below and start planning your week 👇

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🏔️ Canmore in Brief - Headlines this Week 📰

🦶 BREAKING: Conclusive proof Sasquatch lives in Canmore 😂😂😂
A very blurry, extremely shaky video has emerged, finally confirming what we've all suspected... Bigfoot hikes the Bow Valley. Watch the "evidence."

💥 Canmore charity ‘ghosted’ after $500K pulled by Suncor
Suncor Energy Foundation quietly withdrew funding from The Resilience Institute, then reportedly threatened legal action when the charity spoke out against the decision. Read on

🐻 Bear warning issued for Troll Falls area after bluff charge
A grizzly encounter near Troll Falls has triggered an alert - here's where to stay clear and how to stay bear smart. Full alert

💪 Tug-O-War teams wanted for Canmore Highland Games
Gather your strongest mates and sign up for a whole weekend of fun at the Canmore Highland Games, August 30-31. More

⚠️ Canmore enforces outdoor water restrictions during Spray Canal repairs
With water levels lowered at Rundle Forebay, the town has activated Stage 1 restrictions to help manage demand. Here's what residents need to know. See details

🐺 Wolf grows bold in Kananaskis - and that’s bad news
A lone wolf spotted in campgrounds and near roads is believed to be food-conditioned, putting its future at serious risk. Full story

🙌 Canmore Folk Fest needs volunteers!
Join the Folk Festival crew and help with everything from beer gardens to artist transportation - roles are still available and training is provided. Read more

👠 BVCC Women in Business heads to Banff
The final Women in Business event of the year lands in Banff on September 10 - an interactive, growth-focused evening open to all. Full story

🖼️ Canmore glacier exhibit stuns with icy beauty
More than 20 artists explore the magic and fragility of glaciers in a powerful new show at Elevation Place. More

🚨 Early bird tickets disappearing fast for Canmore sustainability summit
Only 20 discounted tickets remain for the 2025 Building for Sustainability Symposium at the Malcolm Hotel - two days of keynotes, field trips, and climate-ready innovation. Register now

🏔️ Banff finally lifts off with legal paragliding and hang-gliding
After 17 years of negotiations, pilots can now legally launch and land in Banff National Park under a new three-year pilot program. Read more

❄️ Winter 2025/26 adaptive ski programs now open
Rocky Mountain Adaptive is now accepting registrations for sit-ski, snowboard, Speedstars, and more - but spots fill up quickly. See details

🏉 Canmore rugby star earns first international cap amid World Cup hopes
After a decade of hard knocks and sacrifice, Holly Phillips made her emotional debut for Team Canada in South Africa, edging closer to her Rugby World Cup dream. Full story

Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue

1. 🥾 15 stunning local hikes featured in new guide

2. 📅 Our events calendar is now fully live.

3. ⚖️ Canmore’s Offsite Levy Bylaw ruled invalid by tribunal

🎟️Events, Activities & Live Music 🎸

📅 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!

Fri, 25th July

09:00 🍫 A Chocolate Tasting Experience - Le Chocolatier - Canmore
09:00 🏛️ Museum Explorers Camp - NWMP Barracks - Canmore
15:00 🎵 Live Music: Jake Keith - The Drake Pub - Canmore
15:00 📚 Book Sale - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
18:00 🎵 Live Music: Rewd - Rose & Crown - Canmore
19:00 🎲 Friday Bingo - Canmore Legion - Canmore
19:00 🎵 Live Music: The Bow Valley Boys - Mineshaft Tavern - Canmore
19:30 😂 Comedy: Ophira Eisenberg - artsPlace Canmore
21:00 🎵 Live Music: Kevin Rowland - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
22:00 🎵 Live Music: Retro Bution - The Drake Inn - Canmore
22:00 🎵 Live Music: Jamie Allanach - Rose & Crown - Canmore

Sat, 26th July

09:00 🍫 A Chocolate Tasting Experience - Le Chocolatier - Canmore
10:00 📚 Book Sale - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
11:30 🐾 Paws & Prints Summer Market - Bow Valley SPCA - Canmore
12:00 🚵 Mountain Biking: The Rockies 24 - Canmore Nordic Centre
14:00 🧶 Craft Meet: Interstellar Lounge - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
14:00 🎵 Live Music: Andy Blue - The Drake Pub - Canmore
15:00 🎵 Live Music: Carly Mackerras - Canmore Brewing - Canmore
18:00 🧗 Queer & Trans Climb - Canmore Climbing Gym - Canmore
19:00 🎵 Live Music: Reed Alton on the Patio - Rose & Crown - Canmore
21:00 🎵 Live Music: Andy Curtis - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
22:00 🎵 Live Music: Retro Bution - The Drake Inn - Canmore
22:00 🎧 DJ Raven Live - Rose & Crown - Canmore
23:05 💘 Heartstrings - Speed Dating - Lady Macdonald Inn - Canmore

Sun, 27th July

09:00 🧗 Intro to Scrambling for Women - SkiUphill - RunUphill - Canmore
12:00 ✍️ Author Signing: Ryan Uytdewilligen - Café Books - Canmore
14:00 🎵 Live Music: Mr Bird - The Drake Pub - Canmore
17:45 🧘 Sound Bath - Canmore Hot Yoga - Canmore
18:00 🎭 Auditions: Bob's Your Elf - Canmore Miner's Union Hall - Canmore
18:00 🎵 Live Patio Music: Mitch Belot - Rose & Crown - Canmore
20:00 🎲 Music Bingo with Sam - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
22:00 🎧 Industry Night with DJ Tenax - Rose & Crown - Canmore

Mon, 28th July

13:00 🖼️ Artist Talk: Meet the Glaciers - Biosphere Institute - Canmore
19:00 🧘 Yoga in the Park - Riverside Park - Canmore
22:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Drake Inn - Canmore

Tue, 29th July

18:00 🎲 Game Night - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
19:00 🧘 Healing & Meditation - Creekside Villa - Canmore
19:00 ❓ Trivia Tuesday - Canmore Rose & Crown - Canmore
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre

Wed, 30th July

09:00 💼 Marketing for Hippies - Canmore Together - Canmore
14:00 🖥️ Tech Tips & Tutoring - Canmore Public Library - Canmore
18:00 🎵 Summer Live Music - Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn - Canmore
18:00 🚵 Wednesday MTB Ride - Canmore Brewing - Canmore
19:00 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Local - Canmore
19:30 🎭 Musical: Oh Anne! - Carter Ryan Theatre
20:30 ❓ Trivia With Awale - Tavern 1883 - Canmore
21:30 🎵 Live Music: Misyrion & Others - Canmore Hotel - Canmore

Thu, 31st July

10:00 🛍️ Canmore Mountain Market - Elevation Place - Canmore
10:45 👶 Stroller Strides: Walk & Connect - Elevation Place - Canmore
11:00 🖼️ August Group Show - Elevation Place - Canmore
17:00 🍻 CSA Happy Hour Meet Up - Seniors Centre - 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

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🍺 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)

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