Plan Ahead with banffparking.ca

Recommend visitors park at the Train Station Public Parking Lot to avoid downtown congestion and long wait times. The lot offers free 9-hour parking that’s an easy 10-minute walk to the downtown pedestrian zone. Use banffparking.ca to find out if parking is available at other destinations in town.

Farmers Market

Grab and Go Menu
The Banff Farmers Market now features a grab and go menu. Call the food or produce vendor in advance to order and pick up while skipping the line. thebanfffarmersmarket.com/grab-and-go-menu.

Weekend Market
Saturday, September 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, September, 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In addition to the Wednesday markets there will be an extra weekend market this year. For more details and to learn about the health and safety protocols when visiting the market visit thebanfffarmersmarket.com.

Masks for Residents

Residents can collect a supply of masks (16 per bag) from Banff Safety Ambassadors at the tent at Caribou and Banff Avenue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday to Thursday,
until Sept. 13. Learn more at banff.ca/covidmasks.

Fall/Winter Classes and Programs

Registration is open for fall/winter classes and programs. Sign up for via ferrata, yoga, ice climbing, cooking, first aid, avalanche training and much more. Register for classes and programs online at banff.ca/register or call 403.762.1251.

Apply for Community Grants

The Town of Banff’s Community Grants provide support to Banff’s non-profit societies, community organizations, and individuals. See which projects and organizations have been successful in the past and submit your application by Monday, September 21 at noon. In addition to the criteria for the grants, consideration will be given to projects that respond to needs arising from impacts of COVID-19. Proposed activities must comply with Alberta Health Services health guidance and COVID-19 safety protocols. Details at banff.ca/grants.

Bear Street Construction

Banffites! If you’re headed to Bear Street, stop and ask a Bear Street Ambassador for the best route to your destination because there will be multiple closures to navigate around, or check the map on signs at each entrance for pedestrian detours. Please be courteous with the staff as they are trying to help you get to your destination as easily as possible. Maps at each entrance are updated daily and the sidewalk closures change every day as the construction crew connects water and sewer mains with each building.

For complete project information and schedules, visit brandnewbear.ca.

Wear a Mask

Be kind. Be safe.

Banff’s mandatory mask bylaw was extended to include the 200 block of Bear Street and parts of Wolf Street. Masks remain mandatory along a section of Caribou Street and the 100 and 200 blocks of Banff Avenue, as well as within enclosed public spaces.
More info on the bylaw is available at banff.ca/covidmasks.

Out-of-School Club

The Out-of-School Club is a licensed childcare program offering care for school aged children, September to June. With a focus on child-led play, exploration and natural curiosity, this program aims to connect children through indoor and outdoor programming. Full day programming is available during kindergarten staggered entry to ensure you child can make their visits to kindergarten, while also having care for the other hours in the day. Register today by emailing community.services@banff.ca. Visit banff.ca/kids for program hours, fees and COVID-19 health and safety measures.

Rights, Responsibilities, and Rules for Permanent Residents of Canada

Wednesday, September 9, 6 – 8 p.m.
Online workshop for you to find out about: your rights and responsibilities as a PR, how to keep or lose your PR status, important things to know about your PR card, how Covid-19 is affecting permanent residents with travelling to and from Canada, community and government resources. Registration is required. Please register online at surveymonkey.com/r/PRSessionSept20, email settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call 403.762.1144.

Back to School

Canadian Rockies Public Schools is offering face-to-face learning and at-home learning for K-8 students. Many flexible learning options are available for students in Grades 9-12. Visit the Divisional Re-Entry Plan posted on the CRPS website crps.ca/Coronavirus.php or contact your local school.

Re-Use it Centre

Due to COVID-19, the Re-Use It Centre is closed until further notice. There are many alternatives to throwing your items in the garbage: Facebook buy & sell/pass it on, Kijiji, local thrift stores, or schedule a unwanted item pick up online at pickup.banff.ca.

Learn more at banff.ca/reuse.

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee: September 8 at 9 a.m.
Council: September 8 at 2 p.m.

Visit banff.ca/agendacenter or subscribe to
meeting agendas at banff.ca/notify. View the live meeting at banff.ca/live.