Garbage and Recycling Survey

Almost 70% of waste created by Banff residents gets trucked to a landfill outside of the national park. This takes away valuable land, uses tax dollars, and greenhouse gases from landfills contribute to climate change. We need Banff residents to help us improve the use of neighborhood food scraps and recycling bins and develop other strategies to move towards zero waste going to landfill by 2050. Please share your viewpoint, and take the survey at banffviewpoints.ca. 

Fire ban in effect

The Banff Fire Department has issued a fire ban for the Town of Banff, effective July 20, 2021. All outdoor fires, including campfires, are prohibited until further notice. Propane firepits and barbecues are allowed. For further information visit banff.ca/News. Sign up for emergency alerts at banff.ca/Emergency.

2021 Property Taxes due July 30

The 2021 property tax notices were mailed on June 30, 2021 and payment is due July 30, 2021. If you have not received your notice, please call 403.762.1230. To learn about payment deferral options and where your taxes go, visit banff.ca/taxes.

Mountain programs

Learn how to rock climb, summit a mountain, or try out Via Ferrata with BanffLife and MountainLife. These programs are led by certified mountain guides and are a great way to explore our backyard. For more information on these programs, visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE (ages 18–30) and banff.ca/MountainLIFE (ages 30+).

Canadian Citizenship Information Session

Thursday, August 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Find out about the new citizenship application process, the most current requirements, the impact of COVID-19 on testing, government resources, and more in this free, online session. To register, visit banff.ca/Settlement, email settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call 403.762.1144.

Louis Trono Concert

Sunday, August 8, 2 – 5 p.m.
The Little Band with the Big Band Sound. Friends of Louis Trono and the Town of Banff are pleased to present a free concert in Central Park featuring the Suzie Q Dance Band and other performers. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us for a live concert featuring nostalgic music from the Big Band era.

Help Prevent the Spread. Book your vaccination.

Be kind and respectful to others. We are all finding our way to return to normal, and our community has a way to go before we are all fully immunized.

The Town of Banff has removed the mandatory mask bylaw, but masks are recommended in crowded situations where you cannot stay 2-metres apart. 

Book your vaccine today. Call 811 to book your appointment, or book online at alberta.ca/Vaccine or visit banff.ca/COVIDhelp for local vaccine locations not listed on the Alberta website. If you know someone who needs help booking a vaccine due to language, literacy or visual barriers, contact help@banff.ca or call 403.762.1251.

• Be respectful of others who may choose to wear masks until the community is fully immunized. Follow requirements set by local businesses or organizations.
  
  
• Call 8-1-1 if you have questions about isolation requirements, vaccines or testing.

Visit banff.ca/COVID for daily updates on Banff's case counts, vaccination rates and restrictions. Sign up for emergency alerts at banff.ca/Emergency.

Meetings

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

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