We're Safely Opening our Doors

Thank you to our community for helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Banff. Everyone has worked diligently to control the virus, allowing the Town to gradually reopen. We are ready to safely welcome back visitors in a measured approach with significant safety protocols to keep our residents safe. The 100 and 200 blocks of Banff Avenue will be closed to vehicles June 5 – September 11. This will create a pedestrian zone, allowing for greater space to maintain physical distancing and assist local businesses. Learn more at banff.ca/COVID.

Banff National Park increases services June 1

Changes to visitor services in Banff National Park as a result of COVID-19 remain in effect. Starting June 1, visitors will be permitted to access some trails, day use areas, and green spaces. All camping facilities remain closed until at least June 21, 2020, while Parks Canada assesses whether and how these services might resume. Group activities and public events will be prohibited until further notice. All existing reservations set to take place prior to June 21, 2020, will be automatically cancelled and refunded in full.

Critical services will continue to be delivered, including highway maintenance, fire response, dam operations and water management on historic waterways, avalanche control, among others.

Learn more at: pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/covid-19-info.

Sign up for Banff & Lake Louise Tourism's newsletter

All Banff businesses are encouraged to sign up for Banff & Lake Louise Tourism's e-newsletter. The e-newsletter provides businesses with updates on support programs and resources to assist in re-opening with the highest standards in safety and customer service. Sign up at banfflakelouise.com/members/newsletter-signup.

Open in Banff

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

First quarter 2020 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.

Large Item Pick Up

Schedule an unwanted item pickup by filling 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.

Farmers Market in Banff

Starting June 3 the market will be open every Wednesday throughout the summer at Central Park. Stay away if you are feeling sick, or have been in close contact with someone who is sick. Avoid lining up and book your entry online at http://thebanfffarmersmarket.com/. Plan ahead by looking up vendors and menus online. Stay 2 metres/6 feet apart when lining up and in the market. Only one person per household should attend the market. Mask use is recommended. Use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting. Do not touch items, and pay with cards. No pets or bikes allowed in the market. All food is to go, for enjoyment at home.

Meetings

Council Meeting: June 8, 2020, at 2 p.m.

Live online at banff.ca/live

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

Emotion Coaching Workshop

June 16 & 19
7 – 8 p.m.

This two-session online Zoom workshop gives parents tools to be emotionally responsive parents and raise emotionally healthy children. The Gottman Institute has developed Emotional Intelligence tools after more than 20 years of research on relationships, families and parenting styles. For families with children eight and under. Please express interest if you would like to attend at a later date. To register please email familyconnections@banff.ca, call 403.762.1124. To learn more, visit
banff.ca/familyresourcenetwork.

Wearing Non-Medical Masks

Everyone is encouraged to wear masks or face coverings in crowded public places. They don't allow you to be within 2 metres of others, but they do help stop the spread of the virus if you happen to carry the virus, even if you are not symptomatic. Visit banff.ca/covidhelp to learn more and where to purchases masks.