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04.12.2020 / 06:59

Banff ramps up testing as COVID-19 cases surge in tourist town

COVID-19 cases. Following months of single-digit numbers, the Alberta municipality now has the highest number of cases per capita in the province.“We are still in a very serious situation in our community,” Mayor Karen Sorensen said.The town has implemented more restrictions as a result of the increase in COVID-19 cases.

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COVID-19 cases spike in Banff as mayor calls for support from province

Banff has some of the highest per capita active COVID-19 case numbers in Alberta according to the province, sitting at 1,097 cases per 100,000.That makes it the third-highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the province. In comparison, as of Nov.

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Global Business Forum conference in Banff goes ahead with COVID-19 adjustments

Global Business Forum in Banff on Thursday says she’s proud of the work her committee has done to present a “hybrid” event this year where half of the attendees will be in the room and the rest taking part online.But vice-chairwoman Lois Mitchell says there’s no intent to ever duplicate the format in future years, noting the reason the annual event was created was to bring influential people from around the world to meet face-to-face with Alberta business leaders among the majestic Rocky Mountains in the historic Banff Springs Hotel.The invitation-only event is expected to have the same number of attendees as in previous years, about 180, but only 90 are allowed in the conference centre ballroom under hotel restrictions designed to prevent

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Out-of-control wildfire near Canmore expands to 346 hectares

Banff National Park has spiked from 10 hectares to 346 hectares since an alert was first issued on Friday.“Alberta forestry crews were conducting back burning to secure a proper fire perimeter, hence the large increase in size of this fire to 346 hectares,” a statement from Bighorn County reads. “Resources will be allocated to the fire again tomorrow.”The fire originated near the base of Blackrock Mountain but is growing in size as it moves north and up the mountain slope, according to Alberta Wildfire.As we head into the September long weekend, please keep fire safety top of mind.

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Kentucky man faces $750K fine for breaking quarantine rules in Alberta Rockies

American tourists in Alberta? RCMP investigating possible breaches of COVID-19 restrictions American visitors have been able to use a loophole allowing them to travel through Canada on the way to and from Alaska. Crackdown on ‘Alaska-loophole’ welcomed by Alberta border community “RCMP attended the hotel and as a result of their investigation, they found a second individual in his presence, a female from Calgary, and found him to be breaching the requirements to quarantine while he travelled through Alberta so he was issued a ticket under the Alberta Public Health Act,” said RCMP Cpl.

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Banff passes mandatory mask bylaw that includes outdoor areas

COVID-19: Hinshaw stands by Alberta’s relaunch while announcing 8 new deaths, 304 new cases Since the end of June, six “COVID safety ambassadors” have been handing out free masks on Banff Avenue. The seasonal workers were hired by the town and 100,000 masks were supplied by the province.

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Coronavirus: Communities surrounding Calgary to hold special meetings on mandatory masks

Hinshaw says Alberta could inadvertently distract from other measures with mandatory masks “I think it’s a good idea,” said Okotoks resident Janet Gaskell on Sunday.“I know people have very strong opinions on it. For me, I’m really comfortable with it being over 60 so we are in that age group where you have to really be careful.”Okotoks resident Beth Loucks said she’s fine with any measures that could help stop the spread of COVID-19.“I wear them going into stores anyways,” Loucks said.

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Seven $1,200 tickets given to Americans who hiked in Banff National Park in past week: RCMP

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“If a U.S. traveller was allowed into Canada by Canada Border Service Agency for an essential purpose, they have to abide by those requirements,” Fontaine said.“Under the public health order, if you were told by Canada Border Service Agency that the essential purpose is to get from point A to point B and the essential parts of that would be like food, fuel, rest stops and things like that, going for a lengthy hike in the national park wouldn’t meet that essential piece.”Americans have to abide by CBSA instructions.

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Coronavirus: Banff National Park prepares for June 1 reopening

Banff National Park is preparing to reopen on Monday as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

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Coronavirus: What does Banff look like without international tourism?

Banff is all about tourism. In fact, almost its entire economy is tourism-based.

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Banff ‘ready to welcome visitors back’ as Alberta eases COVID-19 restrictions

The mayor of Banff says the idyllic mountain town is once again welcoming tourists two months after declaring a state of local emergency amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Banff’s economy ‘devastated,’ mayor says, but community rallying together

Everyday at 1 p.m., Banff’s Heather Jean Jordan rings the church bells, breaking the eerie silence now blanketing the normally bustling community.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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