Share your Viewpoint

Want do you think about garbage & recycling, and concepts for renovations and new activities in The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre? We want to hear your viewpoints on garbage and recycling services, bear-proof bins, and the new recreation spaces and program for The Fenlands. Also, see our community’s response to the Banff RCMP survey on policing and communications. Find these surveys and compiled results at BanffViewpoints.ca.

Second Quarter Utility Bills

The utility bills for the April 1 - June 30 billing period were mailed on July 30, and are due August 31, 2021. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

The Value of Collaboration

Tuesday, August 24, 12 – 1 p.m.
The Bow Valley Non-Profits Speaker Series is a free monthly online event by the towns of Banff and Canmore. In this month’s session, learn about the value of collaboration, sharing resources, and responsibilities. Register online at bowvalleynonprofits.ca/training.

Schooling in Canada Parent Orientation

Tuesday, August 24, 6 – 8 p.m.
Learn valuable information in this free online session on schooling in Canada to help your child succeed. Attendance is mandatory for parents who are planning to bring their children to Canada in 2021 or 2022. This session is part of the registration process for any school in Banff or Canmore. The session is also recommended for all immigrant parents with children already in school. Visit banff.ca/Settlement, call 403.762.1144, or email settlement.programmer@banff.ca to register.

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.

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/N ews. Sign up for emergency alerts at banff.ca/Emergency.

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. Visit banff.ca/COVIDhelp for local vaccine locations. Banff pharmacies, medical clinics and the Banff Community Health Centre have appointments available. 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.

Follow facebook.com/BanffTown for info on the next Mobile Clinic in Banff with Pfizer vaccines.

Be Kind. Be Safe.

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, September 13, 9 a.m.
Council: Monday, September 13, 2 p.m.

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