Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

“So at this point in time, just because of what is happening and knowing that many people on my board aren’t sure whether or not they’re going to be open at the end of this, it just seemed the most responsible thing for us to do.”

“It’s amazing how many people have come forward that wanted to help but didn’t know how – volunteering their time and materials.”

“In response to this pandemic, we decided to start peak staffing a little bit earlier and have readjusted the hours around when we’re running."

“We do not have a positive case on the Nation which is really, really encouraging because Cochrane has it, Canmore has it – we are surrounded by it but I think we are doing a really great job of getting the message out."

“There's no reason why we should keep certain remote rural areas with little or no viral spread on the same lockdown as, let's say, parts of Calgary where we've seen a much higher level of infection."

“We are exploring every option to prevent illness and deaths and to keep people in continuing care facilities safe and healthy."

“We’re still working with Town of Banff and Closer to Home to understand how their services will work within the Bow Valley.”

The new testing criteria allows people who are symptomatic and living in the Calgary region, which includes Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Exshaw, to get tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus