National Volunteer Week

April 18 – 24, 2021
The Town of Banff would like to thank all of our amazing community volunteers for their tireless efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. We appreciate the hard work and dedication to ensure that our neighbours, co-workers, friends and families can remain safe and healthy through these difficult times. Want to volunteer in Banff? Visit banff.ca/volunteer to view a list of organizations that could use a helping hand.

Money 101 Workshops

Register for one or all three of the Money 101 workshops offered by the Credit Counselling Society.

Borrowing 101 Financing Basics
April 28, 1 – 2 p.m.
Learn about the various types of financing for buying a vehicle, mortgages, and student loans.

Home Ownership Are You Ready?
April 29, 6 – 7 p.m.
Learn about the costs involved in purchasing and maintaining a home and how to decide whether renting or owning is better for you.

75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses
May 6, 6 – 7 p.m. Tips on how to save on household expenses.

To register, email community.services@banff.ca or call 403.762.1254.

Speaker Series for non-profits

Bow Valley non-profit organizations are invited to attend on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 12 – 1 p.m. for a free, live, online series featuring speakers covering a variety of topics for non-profits. Register for the first event on April 27: Grant Research and Writing with Emily Bocking from KEA Canada. To register, visit bowvalleynonprofits.ca/training.

Water Safety for Families

Tuesday, April 27, 6 – 7 p.m.
Learn about water safety and drowning prevention in this free online session. All Bow Valley residents with a child aged 0-18 can register at banff.ca/register, or call 403.762.1251

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. Cancelled
Special Meeting of Council: 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.