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Spotlight on the Arts 2012: Bert Dyck

As lead-up to the Mayor’’s Spotlight on the Arts, several young Canmore writers are writing about the artists being recognized this year. Bert Dyck: Canmore’’s Poet Laureate By Heather Walter I came to the west and it won me I fell for the Rockies’ allure The blazing white peaks shone down on me A place where the wilds have endured… So…

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Spotlight on the Arts 2012: Mary-Beth Laviolette

As lead-up to the Mayor’’s Spotlight on the Arts, several young Canmore writers are writing about the artists being recognized this year. Their articles will be featured here over the next few weeks. Local writer, Heather Walter, is serving as mentor for the project. Mary-Beth Laviolette: Champion of the Arts By Emily Pomeroy “I was always struck by the fact that…

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Spotlight on the Arts 2012: Jan Tissandier and Cathy Robinson

As lead-up to the Mayor’’s Spotlight on the Arts, several young Canmore writers are writing about the artists being recognized this year. Their articles will be featured here over the next few weeks. Local writer, Heather Walter, is serving as mentor for the project and contributes the first of these articles. Answering the Call: Jan Tissandier and Cathy Robinson build…

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Nine Arts, One Tent

Ceramic mugs, recycled accessories, beaded necklaces, watercolour paintings and blown glass. Don’t they all just sound so deliciously appealing? Fortunately, all of these artisan items and more are part of the army of booths that line up at the local Farmer’s Markets! Amidst fresh produce and homemade curries, you’ll find a wonderful assortment of locally-made crafty treats you can take…

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