Share your viewpoint on policing priorities in Banff

The Banff RCMP is seeking input from our community on policing priorities this year. Where should the RCMP focus resources for proactive policing? The Banff detachment also wants to know how they can communicate better with residents? Provide your input at banffviewpoints.ca/RCMP.

Community Funding Grants

Registered Banff non-profits can apply for community grants of up to $5,000 that enhance the quality of life of residents. Informal groups and individuals from Banff & Lake Louise can apply for Building Bridges Grants of up to $2,000 for initiatives that strengthen social well-being. For support, contact email ruth.pryor@banff.ca or call 403.762.1254. Visit banff.ca/Grants for guidelines and applications. Application deadline is noon on May 12, 2021.

Community Cleanup

Celebrate Earth Day with a community cleanup! Register as a household to participate in a COVID-safe cleanup April 22-25. Each participating household will pick up litter in a designated area of our community during those times. We can drop-off or you can pick up a litter cleanup kit before April 22. Litter can be sorted and placed in nearby residential bins. Visit banffzerowastetrail.ca for information on how to sort and where bins can be found. Register for the cleanup at banff.ca/register or call 403.762.1251. Take a photo of your household's work and send it to recreation@banff.ca for a chance to win one of three, one-hour canoe rentals from Banff Adventures!

Free Tax Clinic

Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Permanent Residents of Canada can receive help from the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Calgary Chapter. Learn about your income tax obligation, proper income tax forms to use, GST/HST and other tax credits, where/when and how to file your Canadian taxes. Please have items ready when you join this online session: T4s, T4E/T4A for anyone who received COVID-19 benefits, calculator, pencil, and any other tax slips or receipts you have received. If you have any inquiries please call 403.762.1144 or email settlement.programmer@banff.ca. Registration required: surveymonkey.com/r/TaxClinic2021.

Help Prevent the Spread

The Banff and Lake Louise region has a rising number of active COVID-19 cases. We need to remain vigilant as a third wave grows in our region, including variants of concern. Help keep Banff safe until the majority of our community is immunized.

For vaccine and testing info, visit banff.ca/COVIDhelp.

Wear a mask in public places – and wear it properly over your nose and chin
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.
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

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

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee: Monday, April 26, 9 a.m.
Council: Monday, April 26, 2 p.m.

Visit banff.ca/AgendaCenter or subscribe to meeting agendas at banff.ca/Notify.
View the live meeting at banff.ca/Live.