BANFF, Alta. — An Alberta mountain town has passed a bylaw banning smoking and vaping in most public places.
Banff’s bylaw, which comes into effect in February, prohibits tobacco smoking and vaping in its municipal parks and green spaces, on trails and pathways, and at outdoor markets and events. It also covers bus stops, public sidewalks and in proximity to children.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Once Banff’s bylaw goes into effect, smoking or vaping tobacco in the town, located in Banff National Park, would be limited to parking lots, alleys and on private property. There is also an exemption for the ceremonial use of tobacco for traditional Indigenous practices.Article content “The new bylaw also helps reduce the risk of wildfire and aims to prevent littering in our national park community,” she said.
“It’s great news for Banff and the four million visitors that visit the townsite each year,” he said in an interview.Hagen said the organization, which works to reduce and prevent tobacco use in Alberta and beyond, would like to see tobacco use banned in all parks — including national parks across the country.Article content
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