Banff

“From my perspective, and we say it many times, land is king and this opportunity coming up to attach itself to a project we’re down the road on, I just think is a real blessing," said Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen.

“This is the first bison to die in Banff National Park as far as we know in over 150 years – and that’s a significant milestone.”

"Since the time of memorial, we have called the Rocky Mountains home in the eastern and western slope and from the time this town was built, we have held a relationship and played a part in tourism in Banff and Banff National Park."

“I want to teach the children that bullying’s not a good thing, that we should stop and help if someone’s getting bullied.”

“It’s a reminder that the fire season can have a greater scope then people are used to in Canada.”

Parks Canada has released its detailed impact analysis for public review on twinning the remaining 40 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway through Yoho National Park, a proposal that includes three new wildlife overpasses and 16 underpasses

“My main target here is our vulnerable community, who are afraid to walk on our slippery streets,” said Banff Councillor Chip Olver on her suggestion that Banff looks at a rebate program to help residents pay for walking aids, such as cleats or hiking poles.

 “We recognize the work that the community foundation does in building and maintaining relationships with so many organizations throughout the valley."

A working group set up to examine some of Banff's bed and breakfast regulations has put forward a 44-page report to council detailing a series of recommendations

“The riding of Banff-Kananaskis is showing how deeply engaged it is in progressive politics in the province of Alberta.”