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

Temporary foreign workers say they were not given information about the health coverage change

Update on Alberta Health Care eligibility for International Experience Canada (IEC) and Co-Op Work Permit holders

Starting January 7, 2026, International Experience Canada (IEC) Working Holiday and Young Professionals are no longer eligible for Alberta Health Care coverage. Co-Op Work Permit Holders must provide proof of full-time study at an Alberta educational institution. Existing coverage will remain in effect until the work permit expires or the Alberta Health Care card expires. IEC Work Permit Holders must have private health insurance.

Northern Lights overlooking Banff, from The Banff Gondola

Perhaps the best picture of Banff I've ever seen

‘We’ve never seen anything like it before’: Skijoring event pushes Banff beyond capacity

“Saturday stretched our community to and beyond its limits. We were caught by surprise by the sheer volume of vehicles and people that we experienced all at one time,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno.

Lake Louise drone flight sees operator fined $2K