Banff

PHOTOS: Bruno Engler ski race celebrates 55 years

“There were days I didn’t think I was going to wake up. I thought my life was done. I thought I was going to die,” said Candice J Bentley-Bergh, choking back tears.

The Stoney named Indigenous cultural centre is one example of the collaborative projects, ideas and social enterprises discussed during all three phases of Moving Mountains, a two-year community led initiative which aims to strengthen collaboration across Bow Valley’s civil society sector.

"I have consent from CP Rail coming out from our in-camera discussion to say that CP does not support an at grade-crossing, interim or permanent … So when we talk about the at-grade crossing, for absolutely clarity, that’s off the table,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno.

While it did not have adequate time to pass with the spring session ending that day, the mayors of Banff and Canmore said the bill is a huge step in the right direction recognizing the municipalities’ unique challenges with tourism-based economies.

“It continues to demonstrate the large commitment to immersive literacy and numeracy."

PHOTOS: Indigenous cultural centre pop up educates, informs

“It has been successfully climbed in winter only a handful of times and would be considered a lifetime achievement."

With bear season underway, Parks Canada advises people to carry bear spray, make noise, keep pets on leash and be on the lookout for any signs of bears.

Across the country, municipalities are lowering speed limits across the board – particularly on residential and collector roads – as evidence and research has borne out the impact it has in increasing safety.