New Year's Eve Day Event Cancelled
The Town has made the difficult decision to cancel the New Year's Eve events this Friday to protect the safety of performers, residents, volunteers, employees and visitors.
The forecast high of -20C and potential of windchill present significant health risks. In addition, the rapid rise in COVID cases across Alberta, with the highly contagious Omicron variant increases the risk of community transmission.
Even though the NYE event was designed with considerable COVID safety measures in place, evolving science about preventing spread of the new variant makes it prudent to cancel the activities to avoid gatherings. Learn more at
banff.ca/NewYearsEve.Everyone is urged to follow COVID safety protocols: reduce the number of close contacts, avoid large gatherings, wear masks indoors, and stay home if you feel sick.
Take time to take care of you for 2022
We’ve all been through a lot over the last two years and it’s important to take time to self-assess, reinforce our personal resilience, reach out to others, and focus on positive hopes and new opportunities for 2022.
Each of us must reflect on our personal situation and make sure we are healthy as we enter a new year. Please reach out to friends and colleagues, especially if they are in isolation. Many people may be unaware that they are struggling because we have been through this public health crisis for so long. Please take time to take the quiz and check out the tips and tools to nurture positive wellbeing, as well as contacts for support. Visit
SeeTheSigns.ca.
Drop-In Programming Update
Due to the increase in COVID cases in Alberta, The Fenlands will be closed December 31 – January 2, and all activities are cancelled.
Outdoor Skating at The Fenlands
The Fenlands is home to a 16,000 sq. ft. public outdoor ice skating rink in the beautiful meadow. The rink is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The ice-skating rink is located behind the curling facility through the walking path next to the overflow parking lot. An additional outdoor rink for free public use is also being created at the Banff Train Station. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for opening updates.
Snow Removal
Throughout the winter, sanders and plows are out dealing with the snow and ice. Please drive slowly and with extra care around heavy equipment. Watch for signs stating removal dates on your street so you can move your vehicle off the road. See snow control priority map and link to daily plowing at
https://banff.ca/Snow.Youth Aquatic Leadership Program
Applications are now being accepted for Banff’s Youth Aquatic Leadership Program. This program provides youth between the ages of 16 and 25 with the funding to obtain the necessary certifications to become a lifeguard, from first aid and Bronze Star, to National Lifeguard. Certified youth will have a chance to interview with the Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre and if hired, receive a $500 honorarium. Learn more at
banff.ca/Aquatics, and submit your application by January 10, 2022. This program is funded by Jumpstart.
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