COVID-19

“They’re working so hard. It’s a lot more of an effort behind the scenes for them. For me, I’m so proud of what our team has been doing."

“COVID certainly has a strong hold on us here in the valley and we have to do everything we can to shake it loose.”

“My stance remains the same, but I do not believe we need to go back and close restaurants, or shutdown many of these businesses a third time. I do want to be very clear that every Albertan does need to follow those restrictions that are in place and hopefully we can have our best summer.”

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

"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."

At least seven restaurants and bars in Canmore took the precautionary measure to close, or stop in-person dining, to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Only a few reported a confirmed case, while others cited contact tracing as part of the reason for their decision.

Two people were fined $1,200 each following a house party in Banff on St. Patrick's Day.

"If you talk to any special needs family, they are really the victims right now during COVID. They're not getting the medical intervention they need, they're not getting the supports they need, and on top of that, they are being discriminated in public spaces."

Banff's residential property assessments remain relatively stable, decreasing about one per cent.

With speculation around travel restrictions coming, Biathlon Canada is bringing home some athletes early from competitions in Europe.