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CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
‘Massive undertaking': G7 Leaders' Summit security team shares safety plan
With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe. With less than two weeks before the G7 Leaders' Summit, the RCMP and its partners in the Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG) are outlining security operations planned in Kananaskis, Calgary and Banff. 'Residents of the Bow Valley will notice an increased presence of police and Canadian Armed Forces personnel, vehicles and aircraft in and around Summit locations. This will continue leading up to and during the event. Rest assured, our presence is not intended to be disruptive—it is designed to be visible, accessible and focused on ensuring everyone's safety,' said Chief Superintendent David Hall with the RCMP and the ISSG's event security director. Restriction and protest zones Controlled access zone in the Kananaskis Valley: Air restrictions: Hiking trails and campsites: Protest zones in Calgary: Protest zone in Banff: With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe. With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe. Rehearsals Calgary Police, RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs and the Canadian Armed Forces are rehearsing various scenarios, like mass protest arrests and riots, motorcade processions, assassination attempts and wildfire evacuations. 'Our detailed planning and readiness exercises have prepared us to respond swiftly and effectively to situations that may arise,' said Brigadier General L.W. Rutland, commander of Joint Task Force Cadence. With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe. With less than two weeks before the G7 Summit in Kananaskis Country, police are outlining the scope of security operations planned to keep people safe. Reporting suspicious activity If you think someone's actions may pose a risk related to the summit, contact the Combined Intelligence Group immediately. Telephone: 1-833-341-4464 Email: g7_intelligence-renseignements@ 'If someone hears something that concerns them, whether it's about a protester or they saw something suspicious, we need to hear that. That's the real ask to the community; if you're concerned, we'll be concerned, so let us know,' said Hall.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Hop on this bus to head directly to Moraine Lake from Calgary
Those wishing to take in the majestic beauty of Moraine Lake this summer can easily access the popular tourist destination thanks to a new route from FlixBus. The intercity bus service will take people from several Calgary locations to the Moraine Lake Road parking lot, directly adjacent to the lake. Previously, the FlixBus bus went to Canmore, downtown Banff and Lake Louise Village, but not the lake. Moraine Lake, named among the world's most beautiful places by Condé Nast Traveler, is only accessible from June to October and a shuttle is required to access it. 'This extension to Moraine Lake reflects both our rapid growth across Canada and our commitment to making world-class destinations more accessible to more people,' said spokesperson Karina Frayter in a Friday news release. 'Banff is a bucket-list region that draws travelers from across the globe, and with shuttle options to Moraine Lake often fully booked months in advance, we saw an opportunity to provide a more convenient, reliable and affordable way to get there.' The new extended route starts on June 2, operating twice daily, seven days a week.
Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Globe and Mail
The Banff bar where sports fans watch games with mountain views
From playoff fever to summer showdowns, it's the season of coming together. This series dives into the bars across Canada where sports aren't just watched – they're felt, shared and celebrated with full hearts. In these unforgettable spaces, the screens glow, the drinks flow and every seat has a story. For NFL fans, there's no better seat than a prime stadium location for watching game-day action. But those supporters would likely be challenged to find a prettier viewing perch than the setup on the rooftop patio of Banff's Elk & Oarsman for one fall contest between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. 'I wanted it to be the coolest place you think you could watch sports – having two 75-inch TVs with mountains in the background at sunset and fires going. It was pretty epic,' says Kricket Taylor, the venue's events manager. While that alfresco viewing party was a special event, the deck, with its panoramic views of the Rockies, is always a draw. Inside, the Elk, as it's known, features 28 large-screen TVs and warm timber-and-stone décor accented with vintage memorabilia. Along with showing all the major North American leagues, the Elk offers Premier League and Champions League soccer, Six Nations Rugby and Australian Football League matches. The menu of games reflects the wide range of nationalities that visit the restaurant, reflecting Banff's status as a destination for global travelers. The staff add to an international flavour. 'Every season we get a new group of people, especially from Australia and the U.K., which is great because we play so much Premier League and rugby, and they love those sports,' says Brady Allen, the Elk's general manager. 'They're excited to be here and see the mountains, so their energy just goes to the guests as well.' The restaurant's system is equipped to play up to eight game feeds simultaneously. Taylor says the staff will search for games on request, and can control the volume in different sections of the space. So people looking for a quieter experience can be seated in the back room, where the volume is usually lower. Craig Paton and two partners opened the establishment in 2005 in a second-floor spaceon Banff Avenue that was formerly a steakhouse. Paton now co-owns the Elk with his sister, Lori, and he's also a partner in the town's St. James's Gate pub. The inspiration to make it a sports bar was to fill a void in Banff that would appeal to locals and tourists alike, says Allen. 'They wanted to cater to international sports, and not just the traditional ones watched in North America.' For customers wanting to participate as well as spectate, the Elk recently added the 180 Club, an interactive darts experience with digital scoring. Kurt Bagnell, a regular since the Elk opened, enjoys the mix of locals and visitors at the U-shaped bar near the restaurant's entrance. 'You often end up sitting with someone from overseas or the U.S., so we turn into ambassadors for our town, telling people about places to check out they may not get in the official brochures. We become part of the ambience of the place,' says Bagnell, now semi-retired and the former manager of presentations at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. He often stops by on Tuesday nights with his two adult children to enjoy the weekly $12 steak-sandwich special and watch a game. Tuesdays are consistently among the Elk's busiest days thanks to the special, with diners often lined up the stairs to the entrance waiting to be seated. In a nod to its name, the restaurant also serves several dishes featuring elk meat. The elk burger is the bestseller. While the Elk has an elevated take on sports-bar staples, the restaurant excels the most at being a meeting place where people can connect over a shared love of sport. Bagnell was there with friends while watching a do-or-die men's world juniors hockey game between Canada and Sweden. His group ended up in some friendly yet competitive banter with six young Swedes. 'Canada did win, and these guys kindly ordered us a round of beer and joined us. I don't know if they learned English from us or we learned Swedish from them but we found a universal language. That's the kind of thing that goes on there.'
CBC
6 days ago
- General
- CBC
Solving a Lake Minnewanka mystery
The Calgary Eyeopener talks to scuba diver Alan Keller about the recent discovery of a vintage car beneath the waters of Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park
CTV News
28-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Heat warnings cover much of Alberta with highs near 30 C Wednesday and Thursday
A dominant ridge of high pressure sitting over Alberta has prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue widespread heat warnings, including for the City of Calgary. Communities along the foothills as well as the southernmost regions are not under this heat warning, including Banff, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. The criteria for a heat warning in Alberta for areas north of the southern border include at least two consecutive days of daily highs of (at least) 29 C plus daily lows of (at least) 14 C. Areas in the southernmost portion of the province – including Pincher Creek, Cardston, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat - have thresholds that are higher (highs of at least 32 C with lows of at least 16 C). Heat warnings cover much of Alberta with highs near 30 C Wednesday and Thursday Heat warnings (pink), special weather statement - related to heat (green), air quality statement (smoky gray) issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. In Calgary, the official daily high and low on Wednesday will likely be just shy of that warning threshold but some communities within the city could certainly achieve those values. A fast-moving shortwave will likely develop within that ridge on Thursday bringing thunderstorms and strong wind into most of southeastern British Columbia before crossing the Rockies into southern Alberta late Thursday night. This wind could create some challenges for crews battling wildfires in Alberta. As of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, the fire danger relative index across most of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba was rated as 'extreme' or 'very high' due to the hot dry conditions. Heat warnings cover much of Alberta with highs near 30 C Wednesday and Thursday The fire danger relative index as of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The fire danger relative index is based on three main criteria: how easy it would be for a wildfire to start, how difficult that wildfire would be to control and the amount of potential damage if said wildfire occurs. More warm weather will follow that brief period of instability with the daytime highs in Calgary on Friday and Saturday forecast to reach 30 C and 26 C respectively. Heat warnings cover much of Alberta with highs near 30 C Wednesday and Thursday An incoming low will dislodge this upper pattern and produce another rapid change on Sunday bringing a risk of rain for at least a couple of days and dropping temperatures by as much as 12 degrees.
