Municipal election needs you

We’re hiring election workers for the October 18 Banff election. Duties include setting up the voting station, signing in voters, issuing ballots, and assisting with the closing of the polls. We're also accepting candidate nominations for mayor and council positions, until September 20. For information on serving your community, visit banff.ca/Election.

The Fenlands renovation

Should The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre have a weight room? A music studio? A climbing wall? We’ve developed some concepts to renovate the space, based on public input in the spring on new activities for the rec centre. Take our survey online at BanffViewpoints.ca or stop by one of the in-person input sessions:

August 20, Banff Town Hall, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
August 21, Rec Grounds Rundle Cabin, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
August 25, Banff Town Hall, 2 – 6 p.m.

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.

Settlement Services programs

Settlement Services provide workshops to assist with settling in Canada, assistance with Permanent Residency and Citizenship applications, and registering for Canadian schools. Visit banff.ca/Settlement to view a full listing of upcoming workshops, such as Rights, Responsibilities, and Rules for Permanent Residents, and Schooling in Canada, Orientation for Parents.

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.