Mental Health support

Walk-in urgent mental health support is available at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital from 2 to 9 p.m., seven days a week. After 9 p.m., you can visit the emergency room.  You can also connect with mental health or counseling support by calling 2-1-1.

Fire ban in effect

A fire ban is in effect in the Town of Banff, in coordination with Parks Canada 
implementing a fire ban for Banff National Park due to elevated fire danger. Vegetation within the park remains extremely dry despite the small amounts of precipitation and lower temperatures in recent days. Wood burning campfires, charcoal, briquette, or wood barbecues, outdoor wood burnings stoves, turkey fryers and tiki torches are not allowed during the fire ban.

Town to reverse lane in trial on Bow River Bridge

The Town of Banff will trial a lane reversal on the vehicle bridge for several hours on the afternoon of Saturday, August 13. The trial will temporarily turn one of the two southbound lanes into a northbound lane. Residents and businesses have asked for this trial to see if it has a positive impact on Mountain Avenue traffic. Congestion on Mountain Avenue is affected by the volume of vehicles who visit the Gondola and Hot Pools, and are immediately turned back to downtown due to lack of parking. Running this trial on a day that is typically very busy will help us understand if a lane reversal has a positive impact on the congestion.

Zero Waste Stations in place

Take a minute to bin it!

We’re committed to making recycling & composting easier. That’s why we’ve installed more food and recycling bins in convenient locations around town and we offer free starter kits to residents. Learn more, and find your zero waste station by visiting 
BanffZeroWasteTrail.ca.

Utility bills due August 31

Utility bills for the April 1 – June 30 billing period were mailed on July 29, and are due August 31. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Register for upcoming Into the Wild children's programming

Registration now open
Into the Wild is an after-school wilderness program for Grades 1 – 5, where children will learn all about Banff’s flora and fauna, animal tracking, outdoor cooking, crafting and more! Activities include outdoor games, guest presenters, snacks, and campfires. Register for this fall, find more information including cost at banff.ca/IntoTheWild.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Movie under the stars

Thursday, August 25, 7 – 11:30 p.m.
Gather your family and friends, pack some snacks, get your blankets out and come down to the meadow behind The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre, and watch The Princess Bride on a big screen! Festivities will start at 7 p.m., with live music from the Ramblin’ Hey, Ho, Ha’s and popcorn sales.

BanffLIFE Basecamp

Tuesdays, August 16 & 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
BanffLIFE Basecamp is a drop-in social program at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. This is the best place in town to hangout with friends in a welcoming space that is inclusive to all. Play games such as table tennis, billiards, foosball, board games and more! You can also enjoy affordable meals from Oh Bento including Japanese specialties like ramen and sushi. To learn more, visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

Scramble Mt. Temple with BanffLIFE

September 6
Get an early start and summit one of the highest peaks in the area with a certified guide. Hike past Moraine Lake, through Larch Valley, and up Sentinel Pass on your way to breathtaking summit views. This program is for ages 18 - 30, all genders welcome. This program is being generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation. To learn more, visit banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

Visit the Banff Farmers Market

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Banff Farmers Market is held every Wednesday at the Banff Park Museum parking lot. Enjoy live music, and vendors selling everything from produce and baking, to artisan goods. Learn more at TheBanffFarmersMarket.com.

Meetings

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