Register for Emergency Alerts

Register for Emergency Alerts with the Town of Banff’s new notification system. Get notifications about flooding, wildfire, train derailment, sudden road closures and more. Download the Voyent Alert! app, sign up for text or email alerts, or register for a call for your phone. Sign up at banff.ca/Alerts.

Property assessment notice

Have you reviewed your assessment notice? The deadline to appeal it is April 5. Compare your property’s assessment to your neighbours at banff.ca/AssessmentRolls. If you have questions, call us at 403.762.1230. Details at banff.ca/Assessment.

Zero Waste kits for staff accommodation

Are you an employer that provides staff accommodation in Banff? Empower your tenants to move toward zero waste. The Town of Banff provides low-cost kits to staff accommodation providers and landlords, which include compost bins, recycling bins, how-to guides, educational posters, and downloadable signage. Join a virtual workshop on April 7 at 11 a.m. where you'll get tools to reduce, reuse, and recycle at your home. To learn more & sign up for the workshop, contact zero.waste@banff.ca.

Register for Homegrown Art Show

Artists, don't forget to sign up for the Homegrown Art Show. Hosted at Town Hall, and open to Bow Valley residents. The deadline to register is April 11. Learn more at banff.ca/Homegrown.

30 is the new 40

Banff has lowered the speed limit town-wide to 30 km/h, except where posted for slower speeds, such as the 200 block of Bear Street. The change makes it safer for everyone. Details: banff.ca/30kmh.

Community Cruisers bike drive

Give your old bike a new life! Donate it to the Community Cruisers. Donated bikes are available at affordable prices in the annual spring sale. Bike donations can be dropped off at the Banff Hub at The Fenlands on Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. or contact info@communitycruisers.ca to arrange for a pick-up.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Settlement Services workshop for Parents of children ages 0 – 18

Monday, March 28

7 – 8 p.m.
This workshop is presented by settlement counsellors and educators. Free. Held online via Zoom. For more information and to register, visit banff.ca/Settlement.

Learn to Curl

Wednesdays

7 – 8:30 p.m.

The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre
Join the Banff Curling Club at The Fenlands for an introduction to the sport of curling. Learn how to throw rocks and sweep. All equipment and some instruction provided. For more information, and to register, visit banffcurlingclub.ca.

Into The Wild spring break camp (K – 5)

April 4 – 14, 12 – 5:45 p.m.

Into the Wild Spring Break day camps will feature unique activities such as Indigenous-led tour, shelter-building and a nature walk with a local interpretive guide. Plus an afternoon snack, plenty of singing, crafting, and story-telling. For more information, regular programming, and program fees, visit banff.ca/IntoTheWild.

Spring and Summer Programs

Registration opens April 1

The Town of Banff has a wide range of classes, courses, and drop-in sessions for a variety of ages and skill levels. Programs include outdoor pursuits, art, and more! To find all available courses, and to learn more, visit banff.ca/Classes or call 403.762.1235.

Be respectful to others as we all have different levels of comfort with the easing of restrictions.

Learn where to get vaccinated and stay up-to-date on the latest COVID information at banff.ca/Covid.

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee: Monday, March 28, 9 a.m.
Council: Monday, March 28, 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.