Building deconstruction and tree removal starts for new housing site
The Town of Banff is proceeding with work to build The Aster, a price-restricted housing development in the heart of Banff. The project is progressing with large buildings on the Banff Avenue site being dismantled for recovery and disposal — after asbestos removal —and a cabin will be incorporated into the site for its heritage value. Many trees will be removed in the coming weeks to make room for construction of the new housing development and underground parkade, and to remove fire and fall hazards. At least two large, healthy trees will be incorporated into the site, and after completion of the new building, about 15 new deciduous trees and 100 shrubs will be added. Learn more at banff.ca/news.
SnowDays snow sculpture gallery
Check out all the snow sculptures around town for SnowDays. This is a great opportunity for residents to get outside and explore these wonderful creations.
Visit banfflakelouise.com/SnowSculptures for the location map.
Skate Safely
Banff High School Skating Rink
Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily (weather permitting), 3 – 8 p.m. on January 29, February 1-5, 8-12, 22-26. Maximum 40 skaters on ice. Registration is required—book your time slot at banff.ca/BanffRink.
Bear Street Skating Rink
Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily (weather permitting) Maximum 20 skaters on ice. Registration is required—book your time slot at banff.ca/BearStreetRink.
Calling Community Champions
Apply to become a Community Champion. You will use your strong connections to the community, and your cultural group, to help newcomers settle and integrate successfully in Banff. You will be trained to help newcomers connect to information on language, culture, social and recreational opportunities, affordability, health services, and much more. Honorariums are available for training and when outreach services are completed. Apply by February 8, 2021. Email your resume to shawn.carr@banff.ca or call 403.762.1255.
My CRA Account Workshop
Wednesday, February 3, 2 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Participate in an online information session to learn about the My Account service available from the Canada Revenue Agency. Registration required. Please email
settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call 403.762.1144.