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New parking structure to help alleviate Big Cottonwood Canyon traffic

Jan 26, 2021 11:22AM ● By Josh Wood

City officials say the stalls in the new Canyon Centre mixed-used development parking garage will increase the parking inventory at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon by nearly 300%.

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How ski resorts are handling COVID-19

Jan 11, 2021 10:44AM ● By Tavia Dutson

New apps, social distancing in lift lines and food trucks await skiers this season.

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Cottonwood Heights Business Association seeks donations of toys and food gift cards

Dec 14, 2020 11:39AM ● By Josh Wood

The Cottonwood Heights Business Association has organized its annual food and toy drive in partnership with local schools, and residents have been invited to contribute.

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Life and Laughter – A Dickens of a holiday

Dec 09, 2020 07:08PM ● By Peri Kinder

Columnist Peri Kinder shares some thoughts on the classic Christmas story from Charles Dickens.

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The music will go on, thanks to a kidney donor

Dec 03, 2020 01:18PM ● By Josh Wood

Kate Peterson, an accomplished Cottonwood Heights musician, found out about her kidney damage back in 2004, and her kidneys gradually declined for the next 16 years.

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Want to keep Utah's museums open? Visit or donate

Nov 24, 2020 09:44AM ● By Mariden Williams

Utah’s zoos and museums need help. Pandemic closures during their busiest three months of the year have hit them hard.

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Thanksgiving culinary traditions and adaptions in 2020

Nov 24, 2020 09:39AM ● By Katy Whittingham

Like most everything else in 2020, the Thanksgiving holiday will be different for many and breaking tradition, but what is traditional in terms of celebrations and foods served varies across cultures and regions.

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Annual Arts Show goes virtual to highlight local talent

Nov 23, 2020 11:08AM ● By Josh Wood

The Arts Show will go on. This year’s Cottonwood Heights Arts Show will be held virtually with the talents of community members shared on the Arts Council’s social media feeds.

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