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Banff Has Made Masks Mandatory For Indoor Spaces & Along Banff Ave With $150 Fines

This will be the new normal starting Friday.
Masks In Banff Have Now Been Made Mandatory For Indoor Spaces & Along Banff Ave
Miroslav Liska | Dreamstime
Staff Writer

You could be facing a hefty fine if you chose not to wear a mask in Banff. 

Starting Friday, July 31, Banff will be making masks mandatory in public indoor spaces as well as along Banff Avenue, the town's main street. 

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Banff Mayor Karen Sorensen

This new bylaw was voted on unanimously and passed by town council on Monday, July 27. 

Just having the mask on won’t be good enough as it will need to cover your mouth, chin, and nose.

Anyone who doesn't follow the new rules could be fined $150. 

Via CBC News

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