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Live classical music returns to the Bow Valley

Live classical music returns to the Bow Valley

"It's exciting to be playing for live audiences again. Live streaming was a necessary tool and it provided access throughout the pandemic. There's no replacing the emotional exchange that occurs between artist and audience during a live performance."
Federal government loosening international COVID-19 travel restrictions

Federal government loosening international COVID-19 travel restrictions

“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.”
MPC approves new multi-purpose pavilion for Banff rec grounds

MPC approves new multi-purpose pavilion for Banff rec grounds

Town of Banff increasing elevation of new multi-use pavilion by about 200 mm for flood mitigation
Banff to lobby province on historic police funding

Banff to lobby province on historic police funding

“When we were at incorporation, we came to an agreement with the province that they recognized our uniqueness as a visitor centre and made a commitment to fund some of our policing,” said Silvio Adamo, the director of protective services for the Town of Banff.
Province commissions economic impact study on Calgary-Banff passenger train proposal

Province commissions economic impact study on Calgary-Banff passenger train proposal

“It is an economic impact study that was commissioned in December. Further details will be available upon completion of the study,” said Rob Williams, press secretary for Alberta Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney.
Roam transit hoping to take advantage of new pandemic grant funding

Roam transit hoping to take advantage of new pandemic grant funding

“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.”
Five elk killed after being hit by train in Banff

Five elk killed after being hit by train in Banff

“We went out to investigate and we found two elk that were killed instantly by that collision… We found three others that were injured and had to be euthanized for animal care reasons.”
Town of Banff funds additional RCMP officer

Town of Banff funds additional RCMP officer

“The need has been growing and established, and I know we’re not talking about any incidents, but the concern in the community is high and I think we need to do something to resolve that to be safe this summer and to look after not just after our own community and our visitors, but our policing staff.”
Tommy's Unplugged returns with cash, Banff civic event gig up for grabs

Tommy's Unplugged returns with cash, Banff civic event gig up for grabs

Bow Valley musicians and fans of music: Tommy's Unplugged in Banff is back with cash prizes and new gig opportunities
Pilot arts program expands to three-area public schools

Pilot arts program expands to three-area public schools

“Everyone is feeling their mental health right now and I feel like it's so wise to talk about these things, especially with children. The children are really grieving, processing change, becoming resilient as they react to change and this program can support them in those processes.”
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