Banff

"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."

“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.

“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.”

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

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

“The more people in general in our province and in the country who get tested, whether asymptomatic or symptomatic, I think is a good thing because it provides our health authorities with the data they need.”

“Passes can also be purchased in-person at the Banff East Gate where we encourage contactless payment when possible,” said David Dunbar, a public relations and communications officer for Banff National Park.

“We want to welcome visitors back and make them feel welcome … we have what people are looking for. We have nature, open spaces, change of scenery and we are a safe place.”

“If you’re not at the property, MPC took the position then it shouldn’t be operated as B&B. You can go holiday, just book it in advance and don’t rent the rooms out was more their thoughts around that.”

Video, photos and the story from the Black Lives Matter vigil and march in Banff, Saturday (June 6).