Help Stop the Spread

With the recent rise in active positive cases for COVID-19 in Banff, the causes of transmission are almost entirely social gatherings. Residents, please help stop the spread of the virus by following these critical measures:

No social gatherings in your home/residence, or in your friends' homes or shared space
Maintain a two-metre distance from everyone not in your family – inside and outside
Wear a well-fitting mask – over your nose and chin, in public spaces
In Banff, our fellow workers are also our friends, and often our roommates. Because we have such a close community, we have a high risk of rapid transmission. Please help stop the spread.

For more details, visit banff.ca/covid. Keep up-to-date by subscribing to NotifyMe emergency alerts, at banff.ca/alerts.

Have your say on Banff’s Visitor-Pay Parking Proposal

The proposed parking plan has been revised based on public input received in Phase 1 consultation. The revised plan would increase free parking for residents to 3 hours in all areas of downtown, instead of current limits of 2 hours on some streets. The proposal aims to increase availability of parking downtown due to more frequent turnover of stalls, reduce traffic congestion caused by drivers circling looking for spaces, protect downtown residential streets from visitor “spill-over,” and share costs for infrastructure with visitors, rather than relying only on local taxes.

Provide your feedback on this revised proposal through a survey at banffviewpoints.ca/parking. The survey is open until November 22, 2020.
Results will be provided to Banff Town Council in the annual Service Review and Budget deliberations. To read What We Heard in Phase 1 Consolation and the full Revised Parking Proposal, visit banffviewpoints.ca/parking.

Zero Waste Digital Trail Guide

Get on the Zero Waste Trail by using the new digital tool. Visit banffzerowastetrail.ca to answer your questions on what goes where. Just type the name of a waste material to find out where it goes for recycling, composting or disposal.

Utility Bills are Due

The utility bills for the July 1 – September 30 billing period were mailed on October 30 and are due November 30. If you have not received your bill, please call 403.762.1230 or email taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Canadian Citizenship Information Session

Thursday, November 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free online session for all Permanent Residents and anyone who has submitted an application for Permanent Residency. Registration required. Register by calling 403.762.1144 or online at: surveymonkey.com/r/PRSessionNov19.

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.

Utility Bills are Due

The utility bills for the July 1 – September 30 billing period were mailed on October 30 and are due November 30. If you have not received your bill, please call 403.762.1230 or email taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Classes and Programs

Registration is open for a variety of classes and programs. Sign up for these new classes listed below and much more. Register online at banff.ca/register or call 403.762.1251.

Intro to Ice Climbing
December 22, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to have confidence to move forward with the sport of ice climbing. This program is good for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher. In a small group lead by some of the best climbers/ACMG guides in the Bow Valley you will learn the basics of ice climbing. Equipment and transportation included. Ages 18 – 30.
Cost: $135. Course code: BA-MO-IC-12.

Core Restore Yoga
Fridays, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
November 20 – December 11
This course will introduce exercises to develop a greater ease of movement, reduce pain and calm the nervous system. Classes will include long-held restorative postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation to stretch and soothe the mind and body. Ages 16+. Cost: $39. Course code: AC-YO-CO-11.

Call to Artists

The Town of Banff, through the Community Art Committee, is pleased to invite Canadian artists to put forth proposals for a high-impact public art project for Bear Street, which will become a brand new pedestrian-friendly public space in downtown Banff. Visit banff.ca/calltoartists for details of the Call to Artists.

Bear Street Public Art Selection Jury

Are you a Banff resident who is passionate about public art? The Community Art Committee seeks an interested community member to serve on the jury for the Bear Street Public Art selection process. The jury will review applications and select the winning piece in spring 2021. To apply for the jury, please submit a statement of interest (200 words maximum) to public.art@banff.ca by 4 p.m. on January 6, 2020.

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee: November 23 at 9 a.m.
Council: November 23 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.

Help Stop the Spread

Have your say on Banff’s Visitor-Pay Parking Proposal

Zero Waste Digital Trail Guide

Utility Bills are Due

Canadian Citizenship Information Session

Large Item Pick Up

Utility Bills are Due

Classes and Programs

Call to Artists

Bear Street Public Art Selection Jury

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee: November 23 at 9 a.m.Council: November 23 at 2 p.m.

Governance and Finance Committee: November 23 at 9 a.m.
Council: November 23 at 2 p.m.