Lake Louise

“There is no other destination in Canada that is probably as dependent on tourism as Banff and Lake Louise. … The ability to welcome back international visitors is incredibly exciting, we’re ready to go and welcome the world.”

“We’re excited to see the commitment,” said Martin Bean, chief administrative officer of Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission (BVRTSC). “We will be glad to learn more of the details as we move through the process.”

16 golds. 20 Paralympic medals overall. Canmore's Brian McKeever has always been on a different level.

“Being a part of this sport has really changed how I see skiing and the ski racers are so creative in how they ski the mountain and what they see and in terms of their bravery. For anyone who likes skiing, it can be a really mesmerizing sport.”

“I think it surprised everyone that we had that sort of uptake. We’ve heard from our partners like hospitals and members of the community that there was nowhere to take people, especially in the dead of night in winter when it’s cold. This is a real need for us. Those are the kind of pieces that we found running the program last year.”

“Now Albertans are starting to get on planes and leave, so we have recovered as much as we're going to from the domestic market. … International travel is absolutely key to getting this industry back up on its feet. The restrictions are the biggest impediment. Planning a trip to Canada from the U.K. isn’t something you do in two weeks. You’re likely dreaming it up years in advance and planning six months to a year in advance.”

Canada’s Brian McKeever and Natalie Wilkie are lucky they didn’t get speeding tickets on Day 5 in Beijing.

“We’re ready for whatever this summer throws at us,” said Nate Horner, Alberta’s minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development.

“In the past several months, I've come to really fully understand that the solutions to the problems that this community and this region face start at a provincial level. One of the keys to the success of us overcoming these challenges is having a partner in government and an MLA who works with other levels of government as partners and equals, and that's a relationship that's built on trust and mutual desires to make the lives of the people in our communities better.”

“It seems like a short-term political calculation that could influence long-term governance decisions at the municipal level. It is cause for concern, and we worry that it may set a dangerous precedent."