Health and safety of everyone in our community a top priority while reopening

The Town of Banff, Parks Canada, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, and the Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association are working together with the community to safely and effectively reopen the economy and resume services for visitors. We look forward to welcoming visitors back to Banff next month, when it’s safe to do so.
 
Parks Canada continues to limit vehicle access to many secondary roads and trailheads remain closed. Visitor services are suspended, facilities remain closed and camping, group activities, attractions and events are suspended until at least May 31. The Town of Banff needs time to implement safety measures in public spaces to enable Alberta Health requirements, such as 2-metre distancing between people at all times.

We remind residents to continue to follow all public health directives from Alberta Health Services. We all must work together to keep our community safe. Visit banff.ca/COVID for more.

Open businesses in Banff

As the province begins to implement its relaunch strategy, the Town of Banff has established a new webpage dedicated to listing open businesses in Banff. This listing showcases contact information and the types of service being offered at local establishments. To support Banff businesses and shop local, please visit: 
banff.ca/openinbanff.

First quarter 2020 utility bills

The utility bills for the January 1 – March 31, 2020 billing period were mailed on April 29, 2020 and are due May 29, 2020. If you have not received your bill or you want to setup payment deferrals, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca. 

Property Tax Deferral

People who are unable or do not want to collect their utility bill from the Post Office can request an email copy of the bill. To request this service, email taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Meetings

Special meeting of Council, Monday, May 25, 9 a.m. 
This meeting will be conducted virtually with Council participating remotely via video/teleconferencing and will be live streamed at banff.ca/live. To make a written submission, or to register to speak please email municipal.clerk@banff.ca or call 403.762.1209 for additional information. 

For the agenda please visit banff.ca/agendacenter or receive a notice by subscribing to Agendas at banff.ca/notify.

I'm Ready for Fun & Friends!

May 22 – June 19
Fridays, 10 a.m.

Join the Banff Library and Family Resource Network for stories, rhymes, and play. Each week we will focus on a different domain of early childhood development. This 5 week program is open to families with children 0 – 5 years of age. To register, visit banfflibrary.ab.ca. Participants will be sent a link to join the program on Zoom.  

For more information or for support for your family during the pandemic, please email 
familyconnections@banff.ca, call 403.762.1124 or visit banff.ca/familyresourcenetwork.

Large Item Pick Up

Schedule an unwanted item pickup by calling 403.762.1240 or fill out the online form at pickup.banff.ca. Don’t just dump things by garbage bins. We’re still scheduling pickups of furniture, appliances, etc. This is a free service for residents.

Temporary closure of Re-Use It Centre 

Due to construction projects happening at the Waste Transfer Site, the Re-Use It Centre will be temporarily closed to the public for the next few weeks. When it reopens, it’ll be in a new location in the Operations yard with some small improvements. Learn more at banff.ca/reuse.

Street Sweeping

We’re sweeping dirt and debris from the roads. Please obey all temporary no parking signs. To find out the schedule visit banff.ca/sweeping.

Keep Active, Safely

Check out the recreation activities you can do at home at banff.ca/active. It is important to remain physically, mentally and spiritually active. It is also our responsibility to keep ourselves and others safe. Please follow the guidelines provided by Alberta Health Services while recreating in and around Town and within your homes. Information can be found at Alberta.ca/COVID. 

Staying Safe Outside

With warmer weather, we are urging residents to continue to follow all public health directives from Alberta Health Services while being outside. We know the sunshine can be enticing but how we act now will save lives. Please avoid gatherings in all public places, including common areas like rivers and parks. We must work together to keep our community safe. Visit banff.ca/COVID for more information.