MD of Bighorn

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

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

"Council and administration recognized that the pandemic is an unprecedented event, which is impacting residents and businesses throughout the MD. The resulting job losses and financial stress may affect upcoming utility payments."

An 800-metre patch of gravel road is up for discussion as the MD council seeks feedback for the potential renaming of Gonzo Road

“This is not the first state of local emergency we’ve had – we’ve had flood, [landfill] fire and now pandemic. I’ve had a talk with council and I believe we are moving forward in an intelligent way."

Bow Valley venues, events and programs have been affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic – this is a list of closures and event cancellations that will be updated regularly

"The idea for regional transportation is not lost but there are urgent and important priorities that supersede transportation needs right now."

"There is no formal process for evaluating requests to rescind a Provincial Historic Resource designation ... Designations have historically only been rescinded when a resource has been profoundly compromised."

"It has been requested by the Stoney Nakoda Nation that the historic designation be rescinded and we are awaiting the province to get back to us."

Thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Alberta Community Partnership program, 11 potential sites were identified last year with the Newell Regional Landfill recently announced at the top contender.