National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Thursday, September 30
The Town of Banff and Parks Canada will be hosting programming for education and reflection in conjunction with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Sessions will include a moderated panel with local Indigenous leaders, along with two free community screenings of Gord Downie’s The Secret Path. Learn more about these activities at banff.ca/NDTR.

Banff Election upcoming

Banff’s municipal election will be held on Monday, October 18 at the Banff Park Lodge. Find candidates, learn if you’re eligible to vote, the dates of advanced polls, and more at banff.ca/Election.

Help Guide Banff

Share your expertise with the Town of Banff by applying to serve on one of the various boards, commissions, committees or corporations. Anyone who lives in Banff and is 18 years or older can apply. Detailed committee profiles, available positions, and application forms are available at banff.ca/Committees. Submit your application online by October 15.

Rail Safety Week

September 20 – 26
Every year, more that 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured in railway crossing and trespassing incidents. Almost all of these incidents are preventable. Stay safe around tracks and trains, stay educated on signs and signals, and practice Look. Listen. Live. Learn more at OperationLifesaver.ca.

Melissa's Park Road Race

Melissa's Park Road Race will be held Saturday, September 25. Visit banff.ca/RoadClosure to find race day road closure information

Upcoming Settlement Services Programs

Settlement Services offers free and online programs to assist newcomers settling in the Bow Valley. View all programs and learn more at banff.ca/Settlement.

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.

Some businesses, services and activities in Banff require proof of vaccination for entry. Download your vaccine record at AlbertaVaccineRecord.ca.

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. The Government of Alberta is offering a $100 incentive for first or second
vaccinations.

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 Kind. Be Safe.

The Government of Alberta requires masks to be worn in all indoor public spaces and workplaces, including shops and restaurants.
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 27, 9 a.m.
Council: Monday, September 27, 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.