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Tourism industry veteran appointed advocacy group CEO

Tourism industry veteran appointed advocacy group CEO

“We really see this as an opportunity for Alberta to meaningfully and sustainably diversify its economy, but that’s going to require a coordinated advocacy effort to remind government and those wanting to form government that we need to have a strategic policy framework.”
BISQC ready to bring the music again to Banff

BISQC ready to bring the music again to Banff

“The quartets will be arriving this week and we are 99 per cent sold out on tickets, which is pretty remarkable when you think about string quartets and the audience for this kind of chamber music. It has a very fierce following and people are very excited to come back to Banff.”
Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation donation aims to help Bow Valley Food Alliance

Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation donation aims to help Bow Valley Food Alliance

“Social connection is one key to happy and successful communities. The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that the BVFA offers essential supports to a cross-section of people throughout the Bow Valley and our donation will help them build on the work they have done and ensure their long-term sustainability.”
EDITORIAL: COVID-19 still a risk, despite now being an afterthought

EDITORIAL: COVID-19 still a risk, despite now being an afterthought

EDITORIAL: As large events have returned for the first time in two years, people are embracing the chance to reconnect to entertainment events and explore communities.
COMMENTARY: Rethinking our understanding of mental health and mental illness

COMMENTARY: Rethinking our understanding of mental health and mental illness

Canadians were in a mental health crisis well before the COVID-19 pandemic. But as with many other things, the pandemic served to shine a spotlight on the depth and breadth of this serious issue. 
Alberta Health Services rescinds COVID-19 visitation policy

Alberta Health Services rescinds COVID-19 visitation policy

COVID-19 visitor restrictions that were currently in place at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities have officially been rescinded.
Albertans 18 and up can now get second COVID-19 booster

Albertans 18 and up can now get second COVID-19 booster

The government announced Tuesday it is expanding its eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to Albertans age 18 and up.
COVID-19 vaccines no longer condition of AHS employment

COVID-19 vaccines no longer condition of AHS employment

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has rescinded the Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy, effective July 18.
New exhibit highlights unique landscapes

New exhibit highlights unique landscapes

“The photo-realism effect is what I go for it. I’d been to 10 peaks before I knew that was the picture. I understand the trees there. That’s where my strength comes from the woodworking field, not the painting field.”
Canmore's Bryden wins silver in Canada's most extreme triathlon

Canmore's Bryden wins silver in Canada's most extreme triathlon

"It's been rewarding trying to work your way back to the top."
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