Banff Covid-19

• Christmas returns to the Rockies as Banff holiday traditions kick off

  The Banff Christmas Market and Banff Springs Hotel are getting ready for the holiday season after festivities had to be cancelled last year.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2021
  
• Banff mayor sees increased need for COVID-19 vaccinations in younger demographics

  With a population of just over 13,000 people, Banff is actually one of Alberta’s hottest spots when it comes to COVID-19.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2021
  
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• Banff ramps up testing as COVID-19 cases surge in tourist town

  Banff is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. Following months of single-digit numbers, the Alberta municipality now has the highest number of cases per capita in the province.

  Economy

  Dec 3, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Banff National Park prepares for June 1 reopening

  Parks Canada is urging people to have a Plan B if they're visiting Banff. Parks workers will be turning people away from trailheads when parking lots fill up and not all trails will be open.

  Canada

  May 31, 2020
• ‘We’re devastated’: COVID-19 dries up tourism industry, thousands laid off in mountain towns

  The COVID-19 pandemic has walloped tourism-dependent mountain towns by cutting short what had been shaping up to be a great ski season in Western Canada.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2020
• Coronavirus: Chestermere declares local state of emergency due to COVID-19

  The City of Chestermere have declared a local state of emergency on March 17 due to the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2020
• Banff declares a state of emergency amid coronavirus pandemic

  Effective immediately, all gatherings are limited to less than 50 people, including employees and customers.

  Mar 17, 2020