Spring street sweeping

Town crews will be sweeping driving lanes, curbs, and any unoccupied parking zones, and residential streets for the next few weeks. Keep an eye out for signs, and visit banff.ca/Alerts to sign up for future street alerts, and learn when parking bans will be in effect to allow for sweeping.

Reuse workshop for businesses

This free online workshop for businesses will provide facts on how to safely BYO, reuse, and reduce single-use items, and more related to COVID safety. 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. Visit banff.ca/BizReuse to register.

Be Bear Aware with Parks Canada

Join the Town of Banff and Parks Canada in an interactive Bear Aware session that will have you learning how to be safe in bear country. The 60-minute in-person session will be led by two Parks Canada wildlife specialists and includes a presentation on how to identify different types of bears, common bear behaviors and tools and tips to prevent bear encounters. Online, in-person, and family focused sessions are available throughout May. Learn more, and find the dates at banff.ca/Events.

First Aid courses

First aid certifications are regularly required in the workplace by employers and can be a great benefit for those looking for a new job. The Town of Banff offers Red Cross Emergency and Standard First Aid certifications that cover the basics such as CPR and injury response and treatment. Blended Standard First Aid and recertification are being held at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre on May 15. Visit banff.ca/Events or call 403.762.1251 to learn more, and to register.

Upcoming Courses and Events

BanffLIFE Newcomer Walking Tour

Wednesday, May 4

The Banff Newcomer Walking Tour helps residents 18 – 30 learn everything they
need to know about living in Banff. Learn about programs and services like how to register for a post office box, how to get parking permits and more. Visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE to learn more.

Community Cruisers Bike Sale

Tuesday, April 26
Get a bike for the summer from the Community Cruisers. Stop by The Hub at The Fenlands on Tuesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to noon and check out what's available in the sale.

Try-it Sports: golfing

Monday, May 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6 – 7 p.m.
Learn the basics of golf in this try-it program at the Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course! Learn from a certified Canadian Golf Professional in a fun and safe environment. Equipment provided. Open to all genders and abilities. Visit banff.ca/TryIt to learn more.

BanffLIFE Rock Rescue for Climbing

May 24 – 25, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Develop essential skills required to carry out simple rock rescues on climbs in this two-day course. Learn the skills needed to help yourself, your partner or another climbing party on a route. Equipment and transportation provided. Open to ages 18 – 30, visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE to learn more.

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.