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Banff nearing COVID-19 watch status

Banff nearing COVID-19 watch status

“We have been made aware that there may be more positive cases identified in our community,” said Silvio Adamo, the Town of Banff’s director of emergency management.
Bow Valley Parkway reopening to vehicles Nov. 15

Bow Valley Parkway reopening to vehicles Nov. 15

Respondents to a CPAWS survey strongly support continuing Bow Valley Parkway closure to public vehicles next year
Banff mayor plans to bow out of local politics at 2021 election

Banff mayor plans to bow out of local politics at 2021 election

With the 2021 municipal election just a year away, Mayor Karen Sorensen has no plans to run again, having achieved the goals she set out in her 2017 campaign
Banff's Tiesmaki fought and died with famed 10th Mountain Division in Italy

Banff's Tiesmaki fought and died with famed 10th Mountain Division in Italy

Hannu Tiesmaki was awarded the Silver Star for single-handedly taking out a Nazi machine gun post in the Italian Apennine mountains on Feb. 4, 1945. Just over two weeks later, he was wounded and killed during the campaign to drive the Germans from Mount Belvedere and out of the country as part of the Allied offensive to end the Second World War.
Banff facing minor deficit this year

Banff facing minor deficit this year

The Town of Banff's third-quarter financial statements will be presented to council on Monday (Nov. 9)
YWCA Banff launches Thriving Futures campaign

YWCA Banff launches Thriving Futures campaign

The YWCA Banff launched a new fundraising campaign this week – Thriving Futures – to raise $500,000 to help support its operations, and much-needed programs and services
Poole loses bid for greater transparency on inter-governmental committee

Poole loses bid for greater transparency on inter-governmental committee

“Coun. Poole, with my utmost respect, I’ve only ever heard from two people that there’s concerns with the way the IGL has operated since incorporation. One is yourself, and one is the gentleman you mentioned earlier.”
Province scraps temporary foreign worker frontline tourism jobs

Province scraps temporary foreign worker frontline tourism jobs

“Unfortunately, the decision to add frontline tourism occupations to the ‘refusal to process list’ will not help position our destination to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.”
Parks Canada forming expert panel to advise on long-term visitor management plan

Parks Canada forming expert panel to advise on long-term visitor management plan

“The panel will have the flexibility to consider a wide range of tools that are used in other protected areas and like places.”
Bow Valley job market bouncing back – for now

Bow Valley job market bouncing back – for now

Job Resource Centre director Michel Dufresne says Canmore and Banff have a resilient job market that saw seeing increased employment over the summer months
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