Happy New Year

On behalf of all the Townies who work for the Town of Banff, we wish everyone in Banff a healthy and rewarding year ahead. We are privileged to serve this community, and are optimistic we will get to better days ahead by looking out for each other and working together.

Facilities closures

Banff Town Hall and Fire Hall are currently closed to public access as a measure to reduce the spread of the new highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19. All services remain available online or by phone or email. Visit banff.ca for more information.

COVID assistance

Visit banff.ca/CovidHelp for information on COVID support services. Services include grocery delivery, mental health support, vaccination information, and more.

Vaccination drop-in

The Town of Banff is holding a walk-in vaccine clinic on Sunday, January 9, and Monday, January 10 at Town Hall, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All doses are available, including boosters for residents who have had a second dose at least 5 months ago.

Natural Christmas tree disposal

Please dispose your tree at the collection site at the Fire Hall parking lot on Beaver Street, until January 14. Please make sure all decorations and tinsel are removed. Do NOT leave your tree or any other garbage outside neighbourhood bins.

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.

Help Prevent the Spread. Book your vaccination.

Health Canada has approved vaccines for anyone 5 years old and older. Third doses are available for anyone who had their second dose at least 5 months ago. To book an appointment, call 8-1-1 or visit alberta.ca/vaccine.

Visit banff.ca/COVIDhelp for booking a vaccine shot and info on support services. The Banff Community Health Centre and local pharmacies are distributing rapid tests as supplies become available. Email help@banff.ca for questions about support services.

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

Service Review and Budget Debate:
November 29 – January 10
Visit banff.ca/ServiceReview for schedule.

Council: Monday, January 10, 2 p.m.

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