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Province changes vaccine rollout to divert one-dose shots to Banff and Lake Louise

Province changes vaccine rollout to divert one-dose shots to Banff and Lake Louise

"We are really happy about the age being reduced for us and for Wood Buffalo to 30; it will make a big difference and it is a very positive outcome for us," said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen.
Two of three Bow Valley school boards fully opt out of draft K-6 curriculum

Two of three Bow Valley school boards fully opt out of draft K-6 curriculum

“Given the reality the pandemic will likely continue into the summer and possibly to continue to impact schools next year, we feel it is in the best interest of our staff and students to opt-out of this process. Though we know it is important to have our contributions heard, which is normally achieved through a piloting process, we do not want to introduce any additional pressures onto our students and professional staff next year."
Cochrane Ecological Institute given go-ahead to continue rehabilitating orphaned black bear cubs

Cochrane Ecological Institute given go-ahead to continue rehabilitating orphaned black bear cubs

“Orphan bear cubs need rescue," said Cochrane Ecological Institute president Clio Smeeton.
Reservation program to be piloted on popular Roam transit regional routes in Banff National Park

Reservation program to be piloted on popular Roam transit regional routes in Banff National Park

“One of those challenges will be too many people wanting to use the bus. I think this gives us a great opportunity to try the reservation system and determine if it is viable for our transit services, primarily our regional type services."
Campaign aimed at helping Banff, Lake Louise hospitality workers

Campaign aimed at helping Banff, Lake Louise hospitality workers

“While it’s no secret that the pandemic has affected the outlook of people far and wide, those working in hospitality have been hit especially hard," said Wanda Bogdane with the Banff Lake Louise Hospitality Association. "If these numbers hold true, it means that nearly every person you interact with in Banff National Park is facing enduring sadness or distress. That’s a big deal.”
Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report

Online fraud targeting young Albertans, report

“Neither day trading or foreign exchange are that simple, they're complicated, and they do take experience and they do take training.”
Draft management plan calls for paid parking at Moraine Lake

Draft management plan calls for paid parking at Moraine Lake

“The Lake Louise area strategy will focus on two key objectives: improving ecological integrity, and enhancing the quality of visitor experiences,” states the draft management plan for Banff National Park.
Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature

Proposed bill to expand coal mining policy, prompt public consultation heads to legislature

Less than a week after introducing a private member's bill to curtail coal mining along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the Private Bills and Private Member’s Public Bills Committee unanimously approved it moving forward to the legislature.
Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions

Rosin stands by opposing additional COVID-19 restrictions

“My stance remains the same, but I do not believe we need to go back and close restaurants, or shutdown many of these businesses a third time. I do want to be very clear that every Albertan does need to follow those restrictions that are in place and hopefully we can have our best summer.”
Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction

Canmore council responds to MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to new COVID-19 restriction

"I ask that as our representative in Edmonton, you make a determined effort to reach out to hear all perspectives in our community before taking such actions as refuting the need for continued caution in containing the virus. This is not a political issue but one of public health."