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Banff YWCA COVID-19 isolation facility at capacity

Banff YWCA COVID-19 isolation facility at capacity

“All of these folks are asymptomatic travellers that have recently returned to Canada, I believe, to try to stay ahead of the Feb. 22 restrictions that came into effect," said Silvio Adamo, Banff's director of emergency management.
Gaudy house colours a no-no in Banff

Gaudy house colours a no-no in Banff

“We have seen some pretty aggressive colour schemes on residential dwellings," said Randall McKay, Banff's manager of strategic priorities and special projects.
Parks hopes to strike expert panel by spring

Parks hopes to strike expert panel by spring

“We have seen steady increases in terms of visitation to the park. We have certainly heard from Canadians that they would like to look at how we best manage this iconic place into the future.”
Whyte Museum delivers virtual exhibitions and events

Whyte Museum delivers virtual exhibitions and events

The show must go on.
TransAlta continues investigations following 3.9 magnitude Banff earthquake

TransAlta continues investigations following 3.9 magnitude Banff earthquake

“This is not overly unusual, but it’s a little on the larger side for this area. It is part of the ongoing low-grade tectonic activity in the Rocky Mountains, but it’s not necessarily a prelude to anything super exciting.”
Tour provider asks for permission to offer guided e-bike experience in Canmore

Tour provider asks for permission to offer guided e-bike experience in Canmore

White Mountain Adventures has requested Canmore town council make changes to allow the local company to pilot a guided e-bike tour on local trails.
Alberta Health reports only one COVID-19 case each for Banff and Canmore

Alberta Health reports only one COVID-19 case each for Banff and Canmore

"But by no means is this over, and we’re likely going to experience ebb and flow with this virus in our community because of the circumstances we have here," said Silvio Adamo, director of emergency management for the Town of Banff.
Man accused of harassing cougar with slingshot bails on court day

Man accused of harassing cougar with slingshot bails on court day

Parks Canada officials say the Prince Albert, Sask. individual charged in this incident did not appear in court and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Banff to cut 'red tape' by giving town manager power to appoint development officer

Banff to cut 'red tape' by giving town manager power to appoint development officer

”[It’s] to save time and really cut red tape of having to go back to council for an appointment that’s already contemplated in the land-use bylaw."
Banff Housing Corp. property assessments up 4 to 8 per cent

Banff Housing Corp. property assessments up 4 to 8 per cent

“Value trends have seen the land values staying the same, with buildings down because of a slight amount of depreciation," said assessor Frank Watson of Banff's overall residential assessments dropping about one per cent.
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