Banff

COVID-related absences exacerbated other staffing issues, resulting in the short-term closure this past weekend. Regular winter hours of operation resume on Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Last entry is at 5 p.m. daily.

“Slower is safer, and in a community with four square kilometres, I don’t understand the need for speed,” said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told the new minister responsible for Parks Canada, Steven Guilbeault, that he must invest in existing national parks and create new ones, and the new tourism minister, Randy Boissonault, to develop a national trails tourism strategy.

“I see a lot of use in the library. It’s really, really needed these days, especially with mental health and some of the cost-of-living issues around town… I want to make sure there’s enough in there. The library is such an important place for so many families," said Coun. Hugh Pettigrew

On Monday, the Town of Banff is considering third and final reading of a bylaw that proposes reducing the town-wide speed limit to 30-km/h.

“We recognize that there are significant financial challenges on the Town’s budget; however, we do think that collectively the municipalities in the Bow Valley should collaborate on examining the potential to build a field house in the valley."

“With case counts far exceeding anything we have ever seen before, the sheer volume of cases means that daily hospitalizations are beginning to escalate,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

“We had a couple more allegations recently, it’s continuing, but we have not been able to prove any conclusively," said Staff Sergeant Mike Buxton-Carr

“I can’t see a time when it’s not going to be one of our operational priorities. Every time we have a conversation with the community, road safety comes up,” said Staff Sergeant Mike Buxton-Carr, Banff RCMP’s detachment commander.

“In light of the growing challenges associated with the Omicron variant, we are pleased with the government’s decision to again abate the Alberta tourism levy in recognition of the lodging sector’s need to find cash flow to make it through the winter season."