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Canadian Rockies Public School division maintains dress code for students

Canadian Rockies Public School division maintains dress code for students

While administration at CRPS maintains a procedure that directs students to "dress appropriately" is a broad direction for principals to follow, handbooks tells students at one local high school to dress in a way that is not a "distraction" to others and to "please respect the modesty of yourself and others."
Bow Valley school re-entry plans to be released in August

Bow Valley school re-entry plans to be released in August

"We recognize how difficult masking would be, especially in lower elementary grades, which is why we are not relying on any single health measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the school setting," said Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.
Resources from across Alberta responded to Ice Explorer rollover

Resources from across Alberta responded to Ice Explorer rollover

Due to the difficult terrain at the crash site and lack of road access, some of those injured were triaged and treated before being airlifted to a staging area where ambulances were waiting. Injuries ranged from serious head and pelvic trauma to leg and shoulder fractures. 
Large-scale public events remain banned in Banff to fight COVID-19

Large-scale public events remain banned in Banff to fight COVID-19

"We are still urged to not have large-scale public events, and the main reason for that is the inability to do contact tracing without registration, or some form of identification of individuals," said Jason Darrah, director of communications for the Town of Banff.
‘COVID-19 is not going anywhere’ – Bow Valley up to 14 active cases

‘COVID-19 is not going anywhere’ – Bow Valley up to 14 active cases

As of Tuesday (July 21) afternoon, the Bow Valley had 14 positive active cases confirmed with eight in Banff, six in the overall Canmore geographical area, which includes two cases in the MD of Bighorn and one in the town of Canmore
Banff Centre gets $2.58M from province for theatre upgrades

Banff Centre gets $2.58M from province for theatre upgrades

Once underway, the project is expected to generate 14 jobs in the Banff area
DNA confirms wolf destroyed by Parks near Sunshine Village entered tents at backcountry campground

DNA confirms wolf destroyed by Parks near Sunshine Village entered tents at backcountry campground

"Parks Canada has since received DNA lab results which confirm that the wolf involved in the Egypt Lake incident is the same wolf that was recently put down for exhibiting food conditioned behaviour near Sunshine Village."
Many residents calling for mandatory masks in Banff

Many residents calling for mandatory masks in Banff

“A COVID-19 outbreak in Banff is not a matter of if, but when."
Skier dead after fall in couloir near Moraine Lake

Skier dead after fall in couloir near Moraine Lake

"Something went wrong and he lost control. He tumbled about 400 metres to his death to the rocks on the fan below." 
SUMMER EXPLORER: Tips and tricks for picnicking in the mountains

SUMMER EXPLORER: Tips and tricks for picnicking in the mountains

From charcuterie to foraging fresh salad greens, the Bow Valley has you covered