Banff employers can play a larger role in discouraging their staff's drug and alcohol abuse, according to feedback from focus groups discussing the subject as part of a pilot project on addictive awareness in the resort town. The Addiction Awareness Pilot Project aims to develop a profile and solutions for people experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs and gambling. The project, a joint effort between Banff YWCA and Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC), is aimed towards people aged 18 to 28 living in Banff. [continues 483 words]
A special meeting is being held today (July 5) at 3 p.m. in Town Hall to handle the hot potato of raves in Banff. The Community Services Advisory Committee scheduled the meeting after tabling the issue last week. Community Services has received four requests to hold an all-night dance party, and is currently asking for committee input before passing the issue by Town Council. "If we say no, we have to have a reason why not. We can't keep sitting on the fence," said Dave Millard, the committee's chairman. [continues 814 words]
