Energy efficiency funding and training available for Banff businesses
Businesses in Banff qualify for new programs to help save money and improve environmental protection through energy efficiency measures. Up to $250,000 is available per project to a maximum of $500,000 per company. Eligible projects include energy-efficient upgrades such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies, building automation, hot water systems, lighting upgrades and onsite electricity generation. Learn more at banff.ca/news.
Residential environmental rebates for residents
Replacing old appliances in your home? Check to see if you qualify for a rebate from the Town of Banff for installing energy efficient products. The rebate program relaunched as of January 1, 2021. Learn more at banff.ca/rebate.
Energy Efficiency funding, training available for Banff businesses
Businesses in Banff qualify for new programs to help save money and improve environmental protection through energy efficiency measures. Up to $250,000 is available per project to a maximum of $500,000 per company. Eligible projects include energy-efficient upgrades such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies, building automation, hot water systems, lighting upgrades and onsite electricity generation. Learn more at banff.ca/news.
Skate Safely
If you want to go skating at one of the 2 outdoor rinks, fill in the free registration for the time you want. We’re making sure the rinks don’t exceed capacity and everyone can enjoy the clean mountain air safely. Dress for the weather. Register to skate at the Banff Ave rink or Bear Street rink at banff.ca/active.
Babysitter Certification
Sunday, February 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Participants 11 - 17 years old will learn how to provide care to children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. The course also offers youth the skills to promote themselves as a babysitter to prospective families. This is a Red Cross program. Program will run online if we cannot offer in-person class. Cost: $75 Course code: CH-SA-BA-02. Register at banff.ca/register.
Nutrition tips for your family
Thursday, February 25, 10 – 11 a.m.Join Dawn Byford, holistic nutritional consultant and plant-based cook, for a free online workshop on feeding your family in a healthy, and easy way. Learn simple tips on affordable shopping, saving time in the kitchen, engaging kids in eating new foods and nutrition’s connection to mood and energy in your family. Register online at banff.ca/register or call 403.762.1251. More new programs at banff.ca/FamilyResourceNetwork.
Filing your taxes
Wednesday, February 24, 2 – 5 p.m.Tax basics, understanding your paystub, T4s, and other tax forms.
Wednesday, March 3, 3 – 5 p.m. Repaying CERB and learn how to avoid scams. Online workshops.
Registration required. Register at
surveymonkey.com/r/FililingYour2020Taxes or call 403.762.1144.