Banff

“What does climate action look like in a COVID-19 world, a world that could carry on for years? We’re all very optimistic at this stage that there will be a vaccine coming, but it’s also possible that won’t happen and we’ll be dealing with a challenged tourism industry for a longer period.”

A prescribed fire in the Flint's/Stoney Meadows area, 28 kilometres from the Banff townsite, is currently being conducted by Parks Canada

“At budget time, you can ask for any number that you want to ask for … I certainly understand and respect that wages are going to be as sensitive a topic as any other based on what we’re in the middle of," said Mayor Karen Sorensen

The Town of Banff hopes to relaunch its environmental and solar panel rebate programs next year, but with changes to increase participation

"Based on this snapshot in time right now, this is looking at essentially wiping out our reserves by the end of the year," said Canadian Rockies Public School trustee Luke Sunderland

While a stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs is a special treat, the beauty of autumn in the mountains is a treasure freely available to all.

“I want to thank the businesses and residents for patience they probably didn’t know they had; they probably had to dig deep, understanding this is also a bit of a double-whammy year having the street closed as well as the pandemic.”

“I used to joke that it was an astronaut job because there’s literally more astronauts in Canada than this position."

“I would like to think that if people are in a crowded situation, they know enough to pop their mask back on," said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen

YWCA Banff CEO Connie MacDonald is leaving the organization effective Dec. 31, 2020