Banff

“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.”

“I support trying to get the pedestrian zone before June … but I do personally feel I need more information about the health and safety of the community," said Mayor Karen Sorensen.

“Indirectly feeding wildlife by being careless and leaving garbage out is just as bad as directly feeding wildlife. The end result is the same in both cases – the animal will likely have to be relocated or destroyed.”

Rapid Test & Trace Canada co-founder Sandy White said he was "shocked and disappointed" that council turned down the proposal, which had been developed with health experts.

The Town of Banff reports RCMP have issued nine new public health violations, with more charges pending, following an after-hours staff gathering at a local bar.

"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."

“With an increase in COVID-19 cases, including the more contagious variant strains, local residents with symptoms and those who have been in close contact with a suspect or confirmed case are strongly encouraged to book a quick, free appointment this weekend."

“Albertans have been very clear. They want mountains, not mines. They want clean water."

Miranda Rosin, the MLA for Banff-Kananaskis, was one of 16 UCP elected officials who signed a letter in opposition to the recently announced provincial public health restrictions.

“At this stage of the investigation, there is no identified single event or cause for this increase in cases,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health