Earth Day community cleanup

Join the Town of Banff and Parks Canada for a community cleanup April 18 – 25. We’ll provide you with the necessary tools and an area to clean around your neighbourhood or in the national park. Household food waste collection bins will also be available at the toolkit pick-up and drop-off. Register as an individual or as a group at banff.ca/Events. This cleanup is made possible with a grant from Trans Canada Trail.

Spring drop-in sessions

Drop-in programs are a great way to get active if you can’t commit to a weekly class. Banff residents can go for free by signing up for an annual membership. Sessions offered in April and May include public skating, youth basketball, yoga, and more! Find all available drop-in sessions and more information at banff.ca/DropIn.

Final Aster units available

There are only three, one-bedroom homes left for sale at below-market-prices in The Aster complex that’s being built on Banff Avenue. These are ground floor, pet-friendly units. See the floor plans and find more details at asterbanff.ca/for-sale.

Dog park closure

The Recreation Grounds dog park is closed to protect against damage to the new sod. The duration of the temporary closure will depend on weather, rate of drying, and re-establishment of ground cover. This short-term measure will help prolong the life of the grass and avoid unnecessary mud baths for our furry friends.

New horse trail construction

Work is has started along Birch Avenue to create a dedicated horse trail, that will run parallel to Cave Avenue, from Sundance Road to Birch Drive. The central section of the trail is planned for construction in the fall. Learn more at banff.ca/RecGroundsRenewal.

St. Julien Road Reconstruction

April – November 2022
St. Julien Road between Wolf Street and St. Julien Way is being reconstructed and enhanced this year. The route to Banff Centre and the Tunnel Mountain Trailhead parking lot will be closed this year. For more information, please visit banff.ca/StJulienRoad.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Town of Banff Waste Transfer Site Tours

Friday, April 22, 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.

Ever wonder what happens to your recycling and garbage? Celebrate Earth Day by joining us at the Waste Transfer Site for an educational tour, and learn how the Town of Banff is reducing our waste going to landfill. Email zero.waste@banff.ca to register.

Reuse workshop for businesses

Wednesday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

This free virtual workshop for businesses will provide facts on how to safely BYO, reuse, and reduce single-use items, and more in the context of COVID-19. You will hear from a local panel of Zero Waste Trailblazers and health specialists. This Renormalizing Reuse workshop is open to businesses in Banff, Canmore, the MD of Bighorn, and Lake Louise/ID9. To register, visit banff.ca/Events.
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Wednesdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Prepare yourself and your preschooler for the transition into kindergarten with this free, in-person, four week program. Banff and Canmore sessions are available. Visit banff.ca/FamilyResourceNetwork for more information. Registration is required.

BanffLIFE

Spring and Summer programs are live
BanffLIFE offers social and mountain adventure programs for those aged 18 – 30. Learn new skills, or hang out and meet new friends at Basecamp. Learn more about these programs at banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

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, April 25, 9 a.m.
Council: Monday, April 25, 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.