Banff

Even Banff National Park, one of the most pristine and gorgeous locations on Earth, isn’t immune to pollution.

In collaboration with Parks Canada, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is seeking up to three Indigenous artists to create temporary murals on eight-by-eight foot wooden boxes to be displayed prominently on the grounds of the Cave and Basin, and tucked away in the winter.

The draft Indigenous commemorative framework, primarily developed through discussions with First Nations consultation advisors and traditional knowledge keepers, will seek input from interested members of the public via the Town’s website until Feb. 3.

“It is all volunteers going out and that is gratifying because with our information, we can see how many birds we get compared to previous years and what factors contributed to that.”

“There seems like a really strong sentiment for voluntary action from the business sector."

"Unfortunately, people continue to use this crossing between the town and the industrial compound in a place near where this tragedy occurred."

"This is a common sense situation and we can’t signage our way out of common sense situations."

“She was magic. She was the baby of the family, but she was also the glue in a way."

“When we pull over vehicles for infractions that video documentation that the RCMP also use is invaluable in supporting the ‘I said, they said’ argument that we predominantly see when things are challenged in traffic court."

“It creates community in the Bow Valley and elevates [business] voices to be heard by different people. I find it is supportive. It gives the opportunity to connect with other people.”