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Alberta's YWCAs ask provincial government for inclusive COVID-19 recovery plan

Alberta's YWCAs ask provincial government for inclusive COVID-19 recovery plan

"The best social and financial recovery plan for our province will come from a balance of perspectives, experience and leadership that includes an equal contingent of women and gender-diverse people."
Banff lifts state of local emergency

Banff lifts state of local emergency

Town of Banff is still empowered to enforce Alberta’s public health orders even without a state of local emergency.
Banff's Summer Fun camps going ahead with reduced capacity

Banff's Summer Fun camps going ahead with reduced capacity

"We have to abide by these guidelines and we have to do everything we can to keep our community and our children safe."
High school students celebrating graduation with ceremonies adapted for social distancing

High school students celebrating graduation with ceremonies adapted for social distancing

Graduation ceremonies for students at Canmore Collegiate High School, Banff Community High School and Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy will look a little bit different this year
Town of Banff keeping state of local emergency in its 'back pocket'

Town of Banff keeping state of local emergency in its 'back pocket'

Banff to keep state of local emergency for now in case it needs extra powers if visitation becomes too high
Banff Centre permanently lays off 280 staff due to COVID-19 shutdown

Banff Centre permanently lays off 280 staff due to COVID-19 shutdown

"I know this will be a very tough day to be saying goodbye to friends and colleagues we have helped to build this institution over decades with their incredible skills and talents. We are very sorry to be wishing them farewell, and I want to thank those of you who will be staying on with the Banff Centre for your compassion and understanding."
Town of Banff delivering new emergency evacuation guide

Town of Banff delivering new emergency evacuation guide

“The evacuation guide is an important tool to help the people of Banff prepare,” said Silvio Adamo, the Town of Banff’s emergency management director.
Banff Farmers Market adapts to COVID-19

Banff Farmers Market adapts to COVID-19

“I think the town needed it. It’s a way to boost morale for everyone and the vendors needed it as a way to generate some income.”
Electric fence to keep Banff bears off Trans-Canada Highway

Electric fence to keep Banff bears off Trans-Canada Highway

A five-kilometre section of fencing along the Trans-Canada Highway inside Banff National Park has been hot wired to zap black bears that try to climb over it
UPDATED: Province partners with CIB to investigate Calgary-Banff passenger rail

UPDATED: Province partners with CIB to investigate Calgary-Banff passenger rail

Alberta government and Canada Infrastructure Bank are partnering to investigate the possibility of passenger rail from Calgary to Banff
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