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Fifty years ago, a group of 'damn hippies" helped transform Canmore into an artistic hub

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Stonecrop Studio ’s first open house was held exactly 50 years ago this Sunday .

It was in a log cabin, located on what was then considered the “edge of town” in a spot that would eventually become the site of Canmore Chrysler .

Stonecrop was the first fine arts studio in Canmore and played a role in transforming the town into a hub for artists.

The mines closed in 1979 and through much of the 1980s , Canmore became a town in transition.

During the 1988 Winter Olympics , it garnered worldwide attention for hosting Nordic events such as the biathlon and cross-country skiing.

The growing arts community played a role in changing the perception of the town, says Borrowman .

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