Banff

LETTER: What’s missing in Sylvie Pappas’ letter to the editor “Youth should be more mature until making life-altering decisions” in the Feb. 29 edition of the Outlook and Keith Thompson’s letter in the March 19 edition, is the recognition that gender-affirming care saves lives.

“The expectation is you attend 100 per cent of your meetings, and of course, life happens, people are sick, people go on vacation, priorities arise, and it’s really tough to be at two places at once."

EDITORIAL: While people will grumble, moan and complain about an enormous price increase to park at Lake Louise, the federal agency is fulfilling its guiding principle as it seeks ways for people to better access popular visitor locations and not just in personal vehicles.

A 4.5-hour public hearing on a proposed redevelopment plan for Banff's railway lands saw up to 25 speakers and 90 letter writers – both for and against the proposal.

“The safety of staff and wildlife is a priority and Parks Canada is pleased that this incident has a positive ending.”

“The Boss is a great example of a bear that’s learned to live with us and put up with our antics, so anything we can do to give him some space is great."

COMMENTARY: When we understand housing as a human right, we acknowledge that decent, affordable housing is the responsibility of all levels of government and civil actors in society. Everyone deserves to live in dignity and security and have a place to call home.

The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies will have a new CEO.

“We need to get the level of congestion down and we’re hoping that by providing an economic incentive to take the shuttle, fewer people will choose to drive.”

Heather Jean Jordan, Caitlin Connelly and the Jeremy Gignoux Acoustic Ensemble set to take the stage