BVIP In The News

Media Collection

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2026

Immigration Changes Could Worsen Bow Valley Staffing Challenges, Advocates Warn

Bow Valley Insider - June 24, 2026

Changing immigration policies pose 'immense challenges' for Bow Valley workforce

Rocky Mountain Outlook - June 22, 2026

Proposed Healthcare Changes For Non-Permanent Residents Could Impact Bow Valley Hiring

Bow Valley Insider - May 5, 2026

Inclusive housing research underway in Bow Valley

Rocky Mountain Outlook - April 23, 2026

Alberta Restores Health Coverage for Young International Workers, Giving Many in Banff and Canmore Access Again

Bow Valley Insider - February 12, 2026

Alberta reconsiders cutting health coverage for some temporary foreign workers after concerns raised

Radio Canada - February 10, 2026

Bow Valley breathes sigh of relief as province hits pause button on removing healthcare coverage for temporary foreign workers

Rocky Mountain Outlook - February 9, 2026

Alberta pauses health-care coverage change for some international work permit holders

Edmonton City News (The Canadian Press) - February 9, 2026

Alberta pauses health-care coverage change for some international work permit holders

The Canadian Press - February 9, 2026

Alberta Quietly Cuts Health Coverage for Some Foreign Workers

Bow Valley Insider - February 9, 2026

Alberta cuts access to health care for some foreign workers, raising concerns in the Bow Valley

CBC - February 6, 2026

2025

All-candidates forum calls for extending voting rights to permanent residents in Banff

Rocky Mountain Outlook - October 18, 2025

The Banff locals shut out of the ballot box

Bow Valley Insider - October 17, 2025

Many Banff residents won't be able to vote in municipal election

CBC News - October 15, 2025

LETTER: Bow Valley is for everyone

Rocky Mountain Outlook - October 13, 2025

Stories from the Trails: Leading with Inclusion in Banff and Lake Louise

Lead Tourism of Good - September 12, 2025

Bow Valley Immigration Partnership launches new four-year inclusion strategy

Rocky Mountain Outlook - April 23, 2025

2022

Bow Valley Community Week

MountainFM - November 4, 2022

We Are Locals artsPlace exhibition celebrates local talent

MountainFM, - September 20, 2022

Bow Valley Immigration Partnership seeking multicultural voice for mental health project

MountainFM - August 18, 2022

Ukrainians starting new lives in Bow Valley

Rocky Mountain Outlook - August 8, 2022

Bow Valley COVID-19 Response

Bow Valley Primary Care Network - July 11, 2022

Local Love Blog Series – Bow Valley Locals

Lou Douyon Freelance - July 6, 2022

Let’s Talk Immigration: Panel & Discussion

MountainFM - May 31, 2022

Inclusion charter aims to benefit Bow Valley employees, employers

Rocky Mountain Outlook - March 29, 2022

Humans of the rockies - Soulafa Al-Abbasi, business owner

Crag and Canyon - January 25, 2022

2021

The Surprising Impacts of Workplace Inclusion | The Rimrock Resort Hotel

Workplace Inclusion Charter (YouTube) - October 6, 2021

Confidence grows through vulnerability for Shoe Project participants

Rocky Mountain Outlook - September 3, 2021

5 Questions With Bow Valley Immigration Partnership

Banff Canmore Community Foundation - September 3, 2021

Maura Knox from Bow Valley Immigration Partnership shares her story

Mountain FM - June 22, 2021

#BowValleyLocals – Meet Your New Friends!

51 Degrees North / Rocky Mountain Outlook - November 9, 2021

Improving inclusion and integration of immigrants through a voluntary workplace charter

Canadian Journal of Public Health, Innovations in Policy and Practice - June 2021

How to Make Your Company’s Commitment to DEI Meaningful

Catalyst, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) / Perch Communications - May 11, 2021

2016 - 2018

Immigration partnership celebrates inclusion charter launch in Banff

Rocky Moutain Outlook - October 25, 2018

Local businesses pilot new program to support emigrants in the workplace

Bow Valley Crag & Canyon -

October 24, 2018

Something to smile about - AHS partners with community groups to put the bite on poor oral health in immigrant populations

Alberta Health Services - April 19, 2016