Banff

A 32-year-old man from Quebec is dead following a climbing accident in Yoho National Park on Aug. 15, and a 61-year-old Medicine Hat man died Aug. 11 when a tree fell on him at a Lake Minnewanka backcountry campground

Hugh Pettigrew joins Mark Walker and Jessia Arsenio in seeking a seat at the council table in Oct. 18 municipal election

A look at the past week in photography in the Bow Valley as it appeared in the pages of the Rocky Mountain Outlook.

“If you don’t want to wear a mask, and we know a lot of our community does not want to, maybe this will provide a bit more incentive to individuals."

“Her legacy is all around us, whether its built infrastructure or stronger relationships and partnerships, Karen has helped create a better Banff. Simply put, Banff is a better place because of her love for it.”

“The language of the incorporated agreements actually bonds, not just council members, but planners. If we fail to abide by the rules of Parks Canada and lose our planning authority, that won't be very good. ... It seems among some people in Parks Canada that Banff sometimes goes too far. I think it's better for Banff residents to be represented by municipal government and uphold the goals of the park.”

“It’s an awesome number to reach, an exciting milestone on that trail,” said Daniella Rubeling, Parks Canada’s visitor experience manager for Banff National Park.

"We know it's been a popular cycling destination based on the opportunity that arose as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we do want to extend that enhanced offer and so we really are looking for feedback and those are to two options we're considering at the moment."

“These are big shoes to fill. As a council, I am very proud of our achievements since 2017, thanks to the thoughtful debate we have had on critical issues. I aim to keep us on track with the priorities set by council for the remaining two months of this term, while maintaining our focus on listening to the diversity of voices in our community and working to improve the quality of life for the people of Banff.”

A look at the past week in photography in the Bow Valley as it appeared in the pages of the Rocky Mountain Outlook.