Downstream: RMO goes behind the headlines

The Olympics has become a hot topic, not only in the Bow Valley, but also across Canada. On this episode of Downstream, producer Aryn Toombs speaks to Mayor John Borrowman about Canmore's possible involvement in a 2026 Calgary Olympic bid, the current state of the bid co, and his takeaways from visiting the games in Korea earlier this year.

The Outlook's Aryn Toombs sits down with Banff-Cochrane MLA Cam Westhead to discuss how he got involved in politics, his philosophy on community and constituent engagement, and his work as a member of various legislature committees in addition to being the deputy government whip.

The craft beer scene has exploded in Alberta, and for Banff Avenue Brewing Company’s head brewer Miranda Batterink, it’s innovative culture proved to be an exciting industry to be a part of. On this episode of Downstream: RMO goes behind the headlines, the Outlook’s Jordan Small discusses Batterink’s decision to go against the grain and join a male dominated industry, the basic recipe to make beer, sheep riding, and Batterink takes a blind taste taste of beers.

In this episode of Downstream: RMO goes behind the headlines, the Outlook's Justin Brisbane speaks to former Canadian national boxing champion turned marathon runner Erin Woodrow. The 2018 Boston Marathon was a beautiful mess, but driving rain and freezing temperatures didn’t stop Woodrow from completing her race. Woodrow talks about her experience in Boston, what it means to be national boxing champion, and what comes next.

In this episode of Downstream: RMO goes behind the headlines, the Outlook's Paul Clark speaks to the Banff YWCA's director of programs and services Reave MacLeod. MacLeod talks about an upcoming conference being held in May by the Banff YWCA called Strength in Being a Boy. The conference, facilitated by WiseGuys, promotes positive relationships, emotional health, and constructive masculinity for boys in Grades 4 through 6.

In episode three of Downstream: RMO goes behind the headlines, the Outlook's Aryn Toombs interviews Stephen Mandel, leader of the Alberta Party. Mandel talks about his time as the former mayor of Edmonton, how he became the leader of the Alberta Party, pragmatic politics and his party's vision for Alberta and the Bow Valley.

Downstream: Episode Two - Garry Gonis by Rocky Mountain Outlook

In the inaugural episode of Downstream: RMO goes behind the headlines, the Outlook's Paul Clarke interviews Adam Walker, owner of Canmore Cave Tours and international cave explorer. Walker talks about his time underground in Mexico, having recently returned from part of an international expedition of exploration into what could potentially be one of the world's largest cave systems.