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YWCA Banff ready to increase housing support in face of COVID-19

YWCA Banff ready to increase housing support in face of COVID-19

“When you run a non-profit where you are constantly looking at opportunities to do programming, to find funding, to partner with people – you do build a level of flexibility and resilience that is really valuable in a situation like this,” said YWCA Banff CEO Connie MacDonald. “That being said, watching people that live here lose their jobs, watching the impact on our community, fielding calls from people that have no place to live and have no job and have no money is very stressful.”
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Rundle Cabin at Banff rec grounds to be relocated

Rundle Cabin at Banff rec grounds to be relocated

The Rundle Campground Cabin and the Middle Springs Cabin are the only two remaining cabins in Banff that formed part of the original Rundle Campground, which was located on what is now the Banff Springs Golf Course
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Banff hair salon cuts green path forward in Zero Waste Trailblazer awards

Banff hair salon cuts green path forward in Zero Waste Trailblazer awards

“Any chance that we have where we can make a different choice where it is more environmentally responsible, we try to do that,” said Pam Traut, owner of Beatnik Hair Salon.
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Bow Valley mayors plead with visitors to stay home to stop COVID-19 spread

Bow Valley mayors plead with visitors to stay home to stop COVID-19 spread

“Sorry folks, this is not a time for a road trip … we’ve kind of reached the point where we’re saying thank you for not visiting,” says Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen
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Banff's Park Distillery making cleaning solution to help fight COVID-19

Banff's Park Distillery making cleaning solution to help fight COVID-19

“In times of crisis, we can rely on Banff organizations like Park Distillery to step up and deploy their energy and resources to help others in our community,” said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen.
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Church bells bring inspiration, hope to Banff residents

Church bells bring inspiration, hope to Banff residents

“I rang the bells after last week’s church service and and a few people said: ‘I really need that.’ I am trying to keep my hopes up and I would like to give people a happy moment in their day.”
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COVID-19 threats prompts rescuers to urge backcountry enthusiasts to play it safe

COVID-19 threats prompts rescuers to urge backcountry enthusiasts to play it safe

"Now is not the time for an accident. The current pandemic is overloading the medical system and could affect backcountry rescue response,” according to Avalanche Canada.
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Roam Transit offering free fare amid COVID-19 pandemic

Roam Transit offering free fare amid COVID-19 pandemic

“I think the key is we’re doing everything to maintain our service for people, but ensure the safety of both drivers and passengers and we’re continuing to monitor the situation."
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Banff looking for design services for rec grounds redevelopment

Banff looking for design services for rec grounds redevelopment

Deadline for bids on Banff's recreation grounds redevelopment extended due to COVID-19
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Banff to explore cogeneration opportunity at wastewater treatment plant

Banff to explore cogeneration opportunity at wastewater treatment plant

Banff council approved spending an additional $15,000 this year for an engineering analysis to explore the idea of installing a cogeneration unit at the municipality's wastewater treatment plant
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