Banff

RCMP confirmed Saturday evening (July 18) that three of the 27 passengers on the Ice Explorer all-terrain vehicle were killed and others critically injured after a rollover at the Columbia Icefield Adventure

“This is actually more nesting activity than we’ve had in the past 16 years,” said Daniella Rubeling, the visitor experience manager for Banff National Park.

“The big issue is actually a threshold question of whether we would be hosting them or not – and if we have flexibility in our contracts to turn away an entity once we’ve already booked them,” said Coun. Peter Poole.

“Through countless expensive rebranding exercises and successive poor leadership from the top of the institution, we are seeing an erosion of the function, reputation, and impact of the centre on the international cultural stage. What does this shift in values mean for the visual arts at Banff Centre in a financially limited, post-COVID reality?”

A dead wolf was spotted by the side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park in mid-June, but wasn't reported to Parks Canada until July 14, prompting an investigation.

“The virus also decimated tourism in Banff, resulting in a significant reduction of biosolids volume sent them for processing, which further impacted their bottom line."

“CP is unable to consider a proposal to co-locate a passenger rail service on our property unless it can be demonstrated that a segregated passenger operation can be built on adjacent infrastructure without interfering with CP’s freight capacity, or restricting the physical space required to accommodate future growth."

“We have been working with the Bear Street physicians and the Primary Care Network to establish a drive, walk and bike-thru COVID testing site in Banff,” said Silvio Adamo, the Town’s director of emergency management.

"We really wanted to make sure that if we were going to be a space for local people who need that support that we were going to deliver it in the right way." 

In addition to making face coverings mandatory for indoor public spaces, a bylaw being prepared for Banff town council would mandate masks in the pedestrian zone on the 100 and 200 blocks of Banff Avenue. Research and a legal review are expected before it goes back to council for consideration.