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Oh Bento invited to bid as part of public process for Fenlands concession

Oh Bento invited to bid as part of public process for Fenlands concession

“It’s apparent that the community has been very happy with the provider and this is not a personal decision. Administration is following a transparent process and policy in terms of how it works.”
PHOTOS: Canmore spring hiring fair returns in-person

PHOTOS: Canmore spring hiring fair returns in-person

PHOTOS: Canmore spring hiring fair returns in-person
Outdoor restaurant patios 'make-or-break' for Wolf Street businesses

Outdoor restaurant patios 'make-or-break' for Wolf Street businesses

“Wolf Street needs more love and it needs more support and I think this is a really good way to do that,” said Coun. Grant Canning.
Job Resource Centre working on updated staff housing guide

Job Resource Centre working on updated staff housing guide

“People have been receptive about being part of the guide. It puts them on the housing map. People looking for jobs here find it amazing they have this resource.”
Banff hoteliers lose $534 million in room revenue during pandemic

Banff hoteliers lose $534 million in room revenue during pandemic

“If we fold the impacts that restaurants, attractions, events, transportation and all of the other corners of our tourism ecosystem suffered into this equation, it gives local context on Destination Canada’s forecasts that do not foresee a return to pre-pandemic levels until at least 2025."
EDITORIAL: Healthcare system needs much needed resources, fixes

EDITORIAL: Healthcare system needs much needed resources, fixes

EDITORIAL: The news of Canmore General Hospital having to shutter its operating room on weekends because of a staffing shortage is the latest wrench tossed at the region’s and province’s beleaguered healthcare system.
Academic performance continues to trend upwards at CRPS

Academic performance continues to trend upwards at CRPS

“CPRS students, parents and staff have to be commended for the efforts and action they undertook to help ameliorate the adverse impacts of the global pandemic."
Sexual violence in Alberta reaches crisis point

Sexual violence in Alberta reaches crisis point

“There’s a crisis of sexual violence across the province,” said Reave MacLeod, director of advocacy and community programs at YWCA Banff.
Strategic plan seeks to build better Banff

Strategic plan seeks to build better Banff

“We’re really hopeful that this document is a reflection of the conversations we had while door-knocking during the election and the conversations we’ve had during our first year as council.”
COMMENTARY: Alberta Health Services needs strengthening, not dismantling

COMMENTARY: Alberta Health Services needs strengthening, not dismantling

COMMENTARY: Province needs to strengthen and support the healthcare system