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COMMENTARY: Voting no on pedestrian zone important for future of Banff

COMMENTARY: Voting no on pedestrian zone important for future of Banff

COMMENTARY: What’s needed is Parks Canada and the Town, at the same table, in a spirit of cooperation, working on the central problem we can all agree on. Please vote no to create space, and incentive, for that better discussion.
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COMMENTARY: A vote for yes: Supporting Banff's evolution together

COMMENTARY: A vote for yes: Supporting Banff's evolution together

COMMENTARY: Join me and many other Banffites on Aug 12 in voting yes to continue supporting Banff’s evolution, putting people and the environment at the heart of our community.
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Jasper businesses facing re-entry, labour, housing challenges call for government supports in aftermath of wildfire

Jasper businesses facing re-entry, labour, housing challenges call for government supports in aftermath of wildfire

A new business survey suggests daily cumulative revenue losses in Jasper and Jasper National Park are estimated to be as high as $4.5 million per day during the peak summer months due to the wildfire.
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LETTER: Public safety should come first in Banff Ave. pedestrian zone vote

LETTER: Public safety should come first in Banff Ave. pedestrian zone vote

LETTER: As the fire hazard has grown from green to yellow to red, I have noticed a growing concern about the Banff Avenue pedestrian zone.
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Canmore rugby star reflects on silver medal, injury, Olympic experience

Canmore rugby star reflects on silver medal, injury, Olympic experience

Krissy Scurfield discusses Paris 2024, her injury, the Olympic Village and winning a silver medal.
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LETTER: Banff Town Manager offside in comments

LETTER: Banff Town Manager offside in comments

LETTER: The Banff Avenue pedestrian zone was politicized long before the catastrophic fire in Jasper, as were ongoing concerns about fire management and emergency planning.
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Banff National Park wildlife staff urged 'transparent, fact-based' information on fake cougar attack

Banff National Park wildlife staff urged 'transparent, fact-based' information on fake cougar attack

The wildlife team consistently pushed for "transparent, fact-based media lines released to reflect the conclusion of our investigation as soon as possible" after determining the Feb. 12 cougar attack never happened.
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LETTER: Banff Ave. pedestrian zone should not be allowed

LETTER: Banff Ave. pedestrian zone should not be allowed

LETTER: A few weeks ago, I sent in a letter to the Outlook in the June 20 edition in response to a fellow Banffite about the pedestrian zone in Banff. And because of that, I got slapped on the wrist for sharing my opinion and my experiences as a long-time resident of Banff by email or in person.
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Parks crews bring small wildfire west of Banff townsite under control

Parks crews bring small wildfire west of Banff townsite under control

“Thanks to the work of fire crew members, with support from a helicopter bucketing, the fire near Redearth and Pharaoh Creeks junction was brought under control yesterday evening."
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LETTER: Banff wildfire risk realities must be addressed

LETTER: Banff wildfire risk realities must be addressed

LETTER: The Town and Parks Canada urgently needs an open and informed conversation about how to ensure safety and ecological integrity in this era of extreme wildfire risk. All facets of fire preparedness need to adapt to 21 Century realities.
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