Banff

“We have been working with the Bear Street physicians and the Primary Care Network to establish a drive, walk and bike-thru COVID testing site in Banff,” said Silvio Adamo, the Town’s director of emergency management.

"We really wanted to make sure that if we were going to be a space for local people who need that support that we were going to deliver it in the right way." 

In addition to making face coverings mandatory for indoor public spaces, a bylaw being prepared for Banff town council would mandate masks in the pedestrian zone on the 100 and 200 blocks of Banff Avenue. Research and a legal review are expected before it goes back to council for consideration.

Parks Canada was forced to put down two wolves in Banff National Park last week, citing both animals appeared to be highly food-conditioned

“There were lots of tears and he’ll be missed."

Jasper National Park has banned people from getting out of their vehicles to view wildlife under a new restrictive in place until at Aug. 31. Parks Canada has no plans to do the same in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay national parks.

Banff administration preparing information for council in event of discussion of mandatory mask laws at council's meeting on July 13

“The draft proposal does indeed advocate a gondola just to Norquay’s base ... but that is all I can say at this point as our submission is still in draft form.”

“Parks Canada wildlife officials determined the wolf was not a good candidate for rehabilitation, and therefore, humanely euthanized the wolf to ensure public safety."

“There’s the wonderful benefit of diversity of opinion in our democracy that should be encouraged and should shine through."