Banff

“We do live within the national park and feeding wildlife in the national park isn’t permissible. "I don’t think we can physically legalize bird-feeders within the Town of Banff."

While he may not have his own TV show, or white lab coat and safety goggles, Wild Life Distillery co-founder Keith Robinson recently taught Grade 8 students at Banff Elementary School about the scientific principles behind producing hand sanitizer

“We’ve got to stop making concessions to ourselves and start leaning a lot harder towards making the hard choices that responsible stewardship demands. We have no right to make animals extinct.”

“This is about long-term sustainability of our community and it’s going to be a watershed moment for so many people in this town that will be able to become homeowners and will be able to stay here.”

“I have no issue at all looking at lowering this number because it’s never really been a big issue,” said Coun. Grant Canning.

“This should remind us all that following all health recommendations is imperative if we are to get through this pandemic as quickly as possible with the least negative impacts to our community."

A grassroots green cooperative giving Bow Valley residents the opportunity to invest in community-generated renewable energy projects is launching soon

"Traditionally, bicycle thefts in Banff have involved inexpensive bikes that were left outside, often unlocked. The current trend reveals a targeted approach, with bikes stolen from secure locations.”

“Many of us in our community are going through a belt-tightening period and many of our residents anticipate that the Town will try and endeavour to tighten our belt."

The closure doesn't prevent people from accessing the upper viewpoint of the Upper Falls, the Ink Pots or the viewpoint at the Lower Falls