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Banff council shares Canmore council's frustration and disappointment at MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to public health guidelines.

Rapid Test & Trace Canada co-founder Sandy White said he was "shocked and disappointed" that council turned down the proposal, which had been developed with health experts.

The Town of Banff reports RCMP have issued nine new public health violations, with more charges pending, following an after-hours staff gathering at a local bar.

"I ask that as our representative in Edmonton, you make a determined effort to reach out to hear all perspectives in our community before taking such actions as refuting the need for continued caution in containing the virus. This is not a political issue but one of public health."

Council approved $8,000 in funding to provide e-bikes for its bylaw peace officers this year.

The Lake Louise RCMP is asking the public for help finding a stolen silver, 2018 Continental cargo trailer – last seen in the Edson area.

Canmore council approved the 2021 Downtown BIA budget, updated the business registry bylaw to allow for busking permits, adjusted the business resiliency grant program and suspended the community grant program but created a one-year recovery grant program.

“With projects that encourage people to walk and cycle, you pay your cost upfront, but your benefits are going to grow each year. You will only increase the benefit over time as as more projects get linked together, and you get a larger share of people walking and cycling.”

“With an increase in COVID-19 cases, including the more contagious variant strains, local residents with symptoms and those who have been in close contact with a suspect or confirmed case are strongly encouraged to book a quick, free appointment this weekend."

“Albertans have been very clear. They want mountains, not mines. They want clean water."