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Summer theatre returns to Canmore

Summer theatre returns to Canmore

“It’s a love of theatre and a love of being in the community and being able to see live theatre with family and friends. … It’s by the community and it’s for the community. It’s why people love community theatre since it’s a way to bring people together.”
Buddy bench encourages discussion on students' mental health

Buddy bench encourages discussion on students' mental health

"I feel like the buddy bench supports mental health and encourages students to interact with others and not be shy and self-conscious about themselves."
Banff expecting pre-pandemic visitation, traffic chaos for Canada Day

Banff expecting pre-pandemic visitation, traffic chaos for Canada Day

“Do not get in your car, park the car, take transit, walk, bike – it’s a way more enjoyable experience,” said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno
Expanded CT hours in Canmore having 'significant impact' on freeing up ambulances

Expanded CT hours in Canmore having 'significant impact' on freeing up ambulances

“When our local EMS is in the city dropping off a patient at one of the hospitals, the provincial dispatch system identifies them as an available resource and dispatches them to an emergency call in the city."
Canmore artist ventures down new artistic path

Canmore artist ventures down new artistic path

“I have yet to meet people who say they have seen something like that. It is successful from that point of view. The other types of comments are from other artists who talk to me about it is they haven’t seen it before either.”
Banff cancels Canada Day parade, opts for all-day entertainment

Banff cancels Canada Day parade, opts for all-day entertainment

“The full-day opportunity allows us to collaborate with the Town of Canmore and attracting performers for both towns,” said Jason Darrah, the director of communications and marketing for the Town of Banff.
School board approves deficit 2022-23 budget

School board approves deficit 2022-23 budget

“The prediction part of it was the difficult part because of the unknown of what the impact of COVID is. I don’t think we are out of the COVID element, and that impact will be on our international student program. We are unsure if borders will close again.”
May long weekend caused traffic chaos in Banff

May long weekend caused traffic chaos in Banff

“Every day – Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday – had more vehicles coming into Banff than in the pre-pandemic May long weekend,” said Jason Darrah, the communications director for the Town of Banff.
Banff residents invited to have say on tourism master plan

Banff residents invited to have say on tourism master plan

“The tourism master plan will become the guidepost for sustainable tourism here and we want community feedback.”
Limited Bighorn streaming could lead to less resident engagement

Limited Bighorn streaming could lead to less resident engagement

“This time around, I didn’t find our list of people wanting to sit on boards was very good. There were not so many new faces putting their names down. I think that if someone clicks on the MD YouTube page, and gets to watch these meetings, they may get more involved and more interested.”
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