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New emergency satellite phones operational in Kootenay National Park

New emergency satellite phones operational in Kootenay National Park

“These four locations are really strategically located and provide emergency phone access that will connect people through to 911 in an emergency."
Banff council provides financial support for more vaccine clinics

Banff council provides financial support for more vaccine clinics

“I do think it’s a provincial responsibility in terms of these costs, but given that we won’t see it in the near future from the province I think we should move ahead ourselves and organize another vaccination clinic.”
CRPS, municipal staffing shortages brought on by COVID-19

CRPS, municipal staffing shortages brought on by COVID-19

“Given the COVID-19 rates in the valley, we remain deeply concerned with the increasing numbers and our capacity to keep classes and schools open for your children, due to staffing shortages," said CRPS superintendent Chris MacPhee.
Prime minister delivers mandate to new Parks Canada minister

Prime minister delivers mandate to new Parks Canada minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told the new minister responsible for Parks Canada, Steven Guilbeault, that he must invest in existing national parks and create new ones, and the new tourism minister, Randy Boissonault, to develop a national trails tourism strategy.
Sports council calls for field house in Bow Valley

Sports council calls for field house in Bow Valley

“We recognize that there are significant financial challenges on the Town’s budget; however, we do think that collectively the municipalities in the Bow Valley should collaborate on examining the potential to build a field house in the valley."
Bow Valley a COVID-19 hotspot

Bow Valley a COVID-19 hotspot

“With case counts far exceeding anything we have ever seen before, the sheer volume of cases means that daily hospitalizations are beginning to escalate,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw.
Banff hoteliers grateful for tourism levy abatement

Banff hoteliers grateful for tourism levy abatement

“In light of the growing challenges associated with the Omicron variant, we are pleased with the government’s decision to again abate the Alberta tourism levy in recognition of the lodging sector’s need to find cash flow to make it through the winter season."
Bow Valley experiencing record COVID-19 cases as omicron rapidly spreads

Bow Valley experiencing record COVID-19 cases as omicron rapidly spreads

“With counts far exceeding anything we have ever seen before, the sheer volume of cases means that daily hospitalizations are beginning to escalate,” Dr. Deena Hinshaw said.
Bow Valley residents urged to take care of mental health during COVID-19

Bow Valley residents urged to take care of mental health during COVID-19

“Please reach out to friends, family or to a medical professional if you need help, and please be respectful of others, especially those who are required to implement COVID restrictions and those who are feeling anxious or distressed about this fluid situation," said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno
Walk-in vaccination clinics coming to Banff as COVID-19 cases soar

Walk-in vaccination clinics coming to Banff as COVID-19 cases soar

“We will obviously take anyone who is there for any shot… But certainly, the intention is to try to give people better access to the booster dose.”