Town-wide speed limit to be set at 30km/hour

Banff Town Council has approved a bylaw that sets the maximum speed limit at 30km/h on all roads in town. Skateboards and roller skates are now approved for use on all roads in the town site. This speed reduction is to increase safety for cyclists, pedestrians and others, and will be implemented in late February.

Skills for success in Canada

Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 18 – March 10
In Person: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Online: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Meet new friends, learn about your community, improve your English communication skills, and more in this program for permanent residents of Canada, aged 16 – 29. In person programming will take place in Banff. Registration is required. Learn more, and how to register at banff.ca/Settlement.

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.

Snow removal parking bans

Crews continue to address snow and ice on streets and sidewalks as the conditions change. Parking bans are implemented to help crews remove snow plowed along streets. Watch for signs posted 72 hours in advance, or visit the list at banff.ca/Snow.

Fenlands outdoor rink

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 rink is currently being built at the Train Station, and will be opening in the coming weeks.

Covid assistance

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

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.

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.