The Town of Canmore, Alberta, is inviting the community to share their ideas on how to improve local job training this week. Drop-in sessions are taking place at the Canmore Public Library during the week of March 8, 2026, to gather feedback from residents and business owners on what skills are needed in the community.
These sessions are focused on updating training programs to better support the tourism, technology, and sustainability sectors. The town wants to hear directly from people about their experiences with hiring or finding work to ensure local programs stay relevant to the changing economy.
In addition to the public meetings, the town is moving forward with a larger project to identify specific gaps in local skills. According to the town’s business department, they are looking for a consulting firm to conduct a full review of what training is currently missing in the area.
The information gathered from the community and the upcoming study will help guide future decisions on funding and new programs. The town aims to use this feedback to create more year-round job opportunities and help the local economy become more resilient for everyone living in the Bow Valley.
