Banff

"It’s really up to the Town – not up to Parks Canada – to ask for this feasibility study," said Coun. Peter Poole, with community members leading an effort to reduce the amount of times CP trains use their horn while passing through Banff.

“In spite the challenges this has presented many of us this year, with the help of our board members, the Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce, I feel, is stronger than ever. I’m really proud of what we’ve done this year and what we’ve accomplished.”

“I think we’re going to see that packaging hopefully changing and then hopefully be able to be recycled, or better packaging design that prevents waste overall.”

The Banff Lodging Company has revived an iconic Banff Avenue location nearing the century mark.

Town of Banff is increasing hours of work for a liaison officer to help increase communications with Bear Street businesses during completion of the project this year

Councillor Grant Canning suggests some revenue from paid parking should go towards free bus passes for Banff residents on local routes.

“There is enough vaccine for all those in Alberta eligible for immunization in Phase 2A to get their first dose in the next two weeks," said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought several struggles to the Bow Valley region, but it has also highlighted the many ways the community has come together to help those in need.

When residents enter the Banff postal code, the online information indicates there are no available vaccination appointments for that area.

“I thought it was a great idea since I’m passionate about food and it’s important for the local economy to be sustainable instead of relying on products from elsewhere."