National Volunteer Week
April 18 – 24, 2021The 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.