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Three more deaths, 64 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta over past two days

Three more deaths, 64 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta over past two days

Province's chief medical officer of health urges anti-racism protesters to get tested for the coronavirus
Parks Canada collecting entry fees at Banff National Park east gate

Parks Canada collecting entry fees at Banff National Park east gate

“Passes can also be purchased in-person at the Banff East Gate where we encourage contactless payment when possible,” said David Dunbar, a public relations and communications officer for Banff National Park.
Banff banking on safety, scenery to attract tourism back

Banff banking on safety, scenery to attract tourism back

“We want to welcome visitors back and make them feel welcome … we have what people are looking for. We have nature, open spaces, change of scenery and we are a safe place.”
Alberta reports seven new cases of COVID-19, 6,455 tests in last 24 hours

Alberta reports seven new cases of COVID-19, 6,455 tests in last 24 hours

Restrictions ease for hospital visits
Alberta eyes business eviction protection tied to COVID-19 economy lockdown

Alberta eyes business eviction protection tied to COVID-19 economy lockdown

Alberta reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

Alberta reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

New marketing efforts, financial relief to help struggling tourism industry

New marketing efforts, financial relief to help struggling tourism industry

"Many of our members are struggling and many businesses in our community make their money from June to September and that’s what they live on all year.”
Parks Canada limiting people at tourist hot spots to prevent COVID-19 spread

Parks Canada limiting people at tourist hot spots to prevent COVID-19 spread

“Coming to Banff National Park and some of our iconic spots will still look the same – the mountains are still the mountains and the beautiful places are still the beautiful places – just the way that we visit them is changing.”
Second phase COVID-19 relaunch in Alberta could be coming sooner than later

Second phase COVID-19 relaunch in Alberta could be coming sooner than later

Alberta announces 13 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

Alberta announces 13 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths

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