Institution says pandemic has caused financial strain

By Rachel Ward: “On Thursday, management laid off 284 staff members, some of whom had worked there for decades and lived in campus housing.

An additional 100 people remain on temporary layoff, leaving 123 fully employed.

“A core team will remain in place, as well as a group on temporary layoff who may return if work becomes available,” communications director Erin Brandt–Filliter said in an emailed statement.

“Banff Centre is very sorry to be saying farewell to so many dedicated staff who have built this organization over decades.”

The school also cancelled in-person events for the summer and fall. Some have been moved online — 17 virtual courses are to start in September.”

Source: CBC