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

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

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

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. 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.

Meetings

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