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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: Province needs to strengthen and support the healthcare system
Warm weather fueled busier October for Banff

Warm weather fueled busier October for Banff

“It was an awesome October for weather and folks chose to come to the mountains and take advantage of that."
Bow Valley Legions ready to return to normal Remembrance Day services

Bow Valley Legions ready to return to normal Remembrance Day services

“All those folks during the First World War, Second World War and Korea, and even the later conflicts like Bosnia and Afghanistan, we forget about our soldiers, some of whom made the supreme sacrifice.”
Banff experienced 'mode shift magic' this summer: mayor

Banff experienced 'mode shift magic' this summer: mayor

“Without transit the road system would have experienced gridlock for most of the summer.”
Banff hiring fair returns as demographic shift changes labour market

Banff hiring fair returns as demographic shift changes labour market

“It is a job-seekers market for sure. We had a record-breaking 600 people last time. I am interested to see what we get this year.”