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Sports council calls for field house in Bow Valley

Sports council calls for field house in Bow Valley

“We recognize that there are significant financial challenges on the Town’s budget; however, we do think that collectively the municipalities in the Bow Valley should collaborate on examining the potential to build a field house in the valley."
Bow Valley a COVID-19 hotspot

Bow Valley a COVID-19 hotspot

“With case counts far exceeding anything we have ever seen before, the sheer volume of cases means that daily hospitalizations are beginning to escalate,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw.
Bow Valley experiencing record COVID-19 cases as omicron rapidly spreads

Bow Valley experiencing record COVID-19 cases as omicron rapidly spreads

“With counts far exceeding anything we have ever seen before, the sheer volume of cases means that daily hospitalizations are beginning to escalate,” Dr. Deena Hinshaw said.
Bow Valley residents urged to take care of mental health during COVID-19

Bow Valley residents urged to take care of mental health during COVID-19

“Please reach out to friends, family or to a medical professional if you need help, and please be respectful of others, especially those who are required to implement COVID restrictions and those who are feeling anxious or distressed about this fluid situation," said Banff Mayor Corrie DiManno
Walk-in vaccination clinics coming to Banff as COVID-19 cases soar

Walk-in vaccination clinics coming to Banff as COVID-19 cases soar

“We will obviously take anyone who is there for any shot… But certainly, the intention is to try to give people better access to the booster dose.”
Rapid COVID-19 spike forces closure of Banff Town Hall to public

Rapid COVID-19 spike forces closure of Banff Town Hall to public

“Even though we have a mandatory vaccination policy for our employees, this new COVID variant can cause breakthrough infection, and we have seen about 20 staff members test positive,” said Banff Town Manager Kelly Gibson.
Town of Canmore cancels New Year's Eve celebrations as COVID-19 cases grow

Town of Canmore cancels New Year's Eve celebrations as COVID-19 cases grow

“We know this comes as disappointing news to residents. However, we want to do our part to ensure that we enter the New Year healthy and safe,” the Town stated in a release.
Banff cancels New Year's Eve celebrations due to COVID-19, deep freeze

Banff cancels New Year's Eve celebrations due to COVID-19, deep freeze

Banff and Lake Louise hit 131 active cases by Wednesday (Dec. 29), up from zero approximately two weeks ago. The active case rate per 100,000 is 974.
MD of Bighorn to explore COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff

MD of Bighorn to explore COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff

“I do believe we need a policy in place for the safety of our staff and volunteers, including firefighters and committee members."
Canmore operating, capital budgets for 2022 passed

Canmore operating, capital budgets for 2022 passed

“What we’re also recognizing is when you go the route of zero per cent increase, despite the fact there are inflationary forces at work, eventually you have to pay that cost. COVID has been hard right across the board, and I certainly applaud the efforts of past councils in trying to alleviate pain being experienced on a variety of fronts, but it delays the increase and it compounds.”
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