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Robust programming is the name of the game for a more 'normal' documentary film-fest experience with more titles than normal.

"During the current pandemic, we’ve appreciated and resented a surge in government authority and spending. However, sensible citizens accept it, knowing it’s necessary and limited in time, no less than until the next elections."

Beginning June 1, visitors to Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park, Sheep River Provincial Park, and Mesa Butte Provincial Recreation Area will be charged $15 per day or $90 per year.

The budget officer's report estimated just $69 billion out of the $101.4 billion in new spending could be considered stimulus.

"Exploratory development, forest clearing, and road construction will not be halted on these projects."

“The ownership is not involved and actually is very proactive in trying to stop that. The owner has been quite proactive and helpful in terms of living up to his responsibility,” said Banff RCMP Staff Sergeant Mike Buxton-Carr.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was the first to announce that starting on Monday, his hard-hit province would make vaccines available to everyone aged 12 and up.

“It’s sort of odd for a tourism community to say this is the time to stay away, but we have to show leadership in our community by how we communicate,” said Councillor Peter Poole.

Banff, Jasper, Waterton Lakes, Yoho, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks want to hear from you!