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Media Statement: On the release of the Alberta Government’s 2014 Budget

The Alberta Government announced that it has allocated $70 million in support of The Peter Lougheed Leadership Initiative, $35 million of which will support the

UncleJohn Opera 2014

The Banff Centre partners with Against the Grain Theatre and Canadian Opera Company for innovative new opera training program

This summer, The Banff Centre will partner with Toronto’s Against the Grain Theatre and the Canadian Opera Company for a new performance training program that

Chamber Music Residency

Summer Music programming at Banff Centre

Under the artistic direction of Barry Shiffman, summer classical music programs will include the Chamber Music Residency, and master classes for piano, strings,

North Atlantic surf film wins 2013 Banff Mountain Film Competition Grand Prize

North of the Sun has won the Grand Prize at the 2013 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival.

Tim Cope’s On the Trail of Genghis Khan wins 2013 Banff Mountain Book Competition Grand Prize

On the Trail of Genghis Khan: An Epic Journey Through the Land of the Nomads (Bloomsbury, USA, 2013) has been awarded the Grand Prize at the 2013 Banff Mountain

2013 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival to screen world’s best mountain sport, culture, environment, adventure, and exploration films

More than 80 films from around the world will screen at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival from October 26 to November 3 at The Banff Centre in Banff, Ca

Banff Mountain Book Competition announces 2013 shortlist

An international jury for the 2013 Banff Mountain Book Competition has chosen six shortlisted finalists, winners in six individual categories, to compete for th

Polaris Music Prize, The Banff Centre, and Scion Sessions collaborate on residency for Canadian artists

Polaris Music Prize, The Banff Centre, and Scion Sessions have joined forces to create the Banff-Polaris Residency.

Rival Antarctic explorers headline 2013 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival

The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival marks the largest festival of its kind, a gathering of filmmakers, photographers, writers, adventurers, conservationis

Writer, naturalist, teacher Ben Gadd awarded 2013 Summit of ExcellenceAwarded by The Banff Centre and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures

Ben Gadd, a teacher, naturalist, guide, and award-winning author, will receive the 2013 Summit of Excellence Award.

Lougheed legacy to inspire generations of dynamic leaders

The Banff Centre and the University of Alberta will honour the legacy of one of Canada’s most respected citizens and leaders, the late Hon. Peter Lougheed, thro

Dover Quartet

The Dover Quartet wins first prize at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition

The Dover Quartet (USA) has been awarded First Prize in the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition (BISQC) at Banff Centre.

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