Banff

“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).

“The funding model and the reserve that was built by these groups will protect us and is essential in our ability to protect the destination immediately,” said Leslie Bruce, Banff and Lake Louise Tourism president and CEO

"Many of our members are struggling and many businesses in our community make their money from June to September and that’s what they live on all year.”