Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Bow Valley News and Information

Canmore churches chiming in to celebrate frontline workers during COVID-19

Ralph Connor Memorial United Church and St. Michael's Anglican Church will ring church bells as a way to support all emergency workers, including health care, RCMP, EMS and Canmore Fire-Rescue

Apr 7, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

No charges in Banff yet for violating COVID-19 public health orders

“There are still some people who may not know about the most recent restrictions, or are not taking the protocols seriously enough to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

Apr 7, 2020 4:35 PM Read more >

Premier Kenney predicts 25 per cent unemployment in Alberta due to COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020 2:56 PM Read more >

Updated: Most visits banned at Alberta continuing- care homes to limit spread of COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020 12:29 PM Read more >

Isolation rooms offered by YWCA Banff to help vulnerable in community

“We recognize in the community that there would be limited opportunities for people in shared housing for isolation if needed."

Apr 7, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Kenney announces AHS COVID-19 modelling will be released Tuesday

“I ask people to be prepared for what could be some very challenging numbers as we look at the prospective damage that this virus could still do in our province,” Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said. “The key points from our modelling [will give] Albertan’s a sense of where we think we’re headed and how we’re going to cope."

Apr 6, 2020 6:05 PM Read more >

Bighorn passes new bylaw to comply with physical distancing

“The MD did not have this type of bylaw before. We also didn’t have a pandemic and social distancing requirements."

Apr 6, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Three more Albertans die of COVID-19, 69 new cases recorded

Two hundred seventy-nine people have recovered, while 152 people are thought to have contracted COVID-19 in the community.

Apr 5, 2020 7:50 PM Read more >

Banff seeks protective equipment, cleaning supplies to back up essential services

“We would like to urge any other businesses to see if they have resources to help maintain continuity of service for emergency and essential services.”

Apr 5, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Banff planning forum cancelled to keep people safe during COVID-19 crisis

“In lieu of the planning forum gathering, Parks Canada will keep the public updated on opportunities to review the draft management plan and provide feedback to our team."

Apr 5, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >