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.

Help Prevent the Spread

Keep a 2-metre/6-foot distance (about the length of a ski pole in your outstretched arm) from everyone not in your household, whether you are inside or outside
No indoor social gatherings are permitted in any setting (private homes, public spaces or workplaces). Outdoor gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people, and 2 metres between people from different households must be maintained
Stay home if you feel sick – this is the law – you must stay home for 10 days and should arrange testing if you have a COVID symptom
Stay home for 14 days if you are notified that you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID
Wear a mask in public places – and wear it properly over your nose and chin
Wash or sanitize your hands frequently (note some hand sanitizers are not rated to work when cold)
Be informed with updates at banff.ca/COVID. Sign up for emergency alerts at banff.ca/NotifyMe.

Be informed with updates at banff.ca/COVID. Sign up for emergency alerts at banff.ca/NotifyMe.

Meetings

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