Dog Park Closure

For your safety and to help protect against the spread of COVID-19, the Town’s off-leash dog park has temporarily closed. As it is not possible to maintain the cleaning of the gate between users or to control physical distancing required by Alberta Health Services, the dog park will remain closed until further notice. For more information please visit banff.ca.

Grocery Shopping Protocols

Grocery stores carry the highest risk for the spread of COVID-19. It’s crucial to follow health protocols when shopping to slow the transmission and keep our community safe.

Please ensure you:

• Do not enter stores if you are feeling unwell

• Follow all in-store directives

• Maintain a 2 metre/6 feet distance between individuals

• Do not touch items you are not buying

• Allow only one person per household per visit to the grocery store

• Plan your visit accordingly so you don’t shop every day

Please visit banff.ca for more information.

Call for Help

If you need help, please contact us at help@banff.ca.

This is for anyone who needs assistance. That means isolated seniors, anyone with immigration issues, or people in self-isolation who need groceries/prescriptions. It’s also for anyone who has been laid off and needs help figuring out how to apply for EI. We have staff who are answering emails and can help you.

Email help@banff.ca or if you don’t have email, call 403.762.1251. Visit banff.ca/COVIDhelp for additional resources.

Roam Public Transit Reduced Service

Reduced service has been implement to ensure unnecessary travel is discouraged, while still providing essential service for necessary travel. Please be advised all Roam routes have reduced service. Visit roamtransit.com for new schedules.

Closures and Cancellations

Town Hall, The Fenlands, 101 Bear Street, the Operations Office Building, and all playgrounds are closed to the public. Please call 403.762.1200 or 403.762.1240 for assistance.

All Town-organized programs, courses, and events are cancelled, in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Meetings

Council meetings have been cancelled during the State of Local Emergency. Council will meet to address the crisis, with the next meeting in late April. Dates will be posted at banff.ca/agendacenter or receive a notice by subscribing to Agendas at banff.ca/notify.

Help Prevent the Spread

Stay home and away from others if sick. Stay home if you don't have to go to your workplace, or if you don't need to collect supplies. For more information on
self-isolation visit Alberta.ca/COVID.

Maintain a distance of 2 metres (6 feet) from those around you.

Wash hands often, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Cover coughs and sneezes with a flexed elbow or a tissue.

Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

If you have the symptoms of a fever, dry cough, or difficulty breathing, take the online assesment linked from Alberta.ca/COVID. Don’t go to your doctor or a health facility if you believe you may have COVID-19. Use this online screening tool to determine whether you need to call 8-1-1 to arrange testing.

Be informed with updates at banff.ca/COVID.

Sign up for emergency alerts at banff.ca/NotifyMe.