Food scraps and recycling must be separated by businesses

The Town of Banff has passed a bylaw that requires businesses to separate food scraps and recycling from garbage. The bylaw came into effect Saturday, October 1, with enforcement beginning in 2023. Many Banff businesses are already taking this measure, and some have even been awarded Trailblazers status for going above and beyond in their efforts to move toward zero waste. Businesses can request a meeting with the Town for information on the bylaw, kitchen signage and materials or presentations for staff. Visit 
banff.ca/BusinessFoodWaste for more information on the bylaw requirements or email zero.waste@banff.ca.

Berry removal

Parks Canada will be removing berry bushes starting this week to reduce bears attracted to the area near the railway tracks, from Marmot Crescent to the Train Station Parking Lot. For your safety, please stay away from areas where cutting is occurring and avoid the large piles set aside for chipping and disposal. Residents are encouraged to remove berry bushes in private yards in this area, as an increase in bear activity has been recorded this year.

Settlement Services programs

Settlement Services support Permanent Residents, Live-in Caregivers, Refugees and Temporary Foreign Workers transitioning to permanent status who are living in the Bow Valley, no matter the length of time living in Canada. Visit banff.ca/Settlement to view upcoming workshops about health care, housing, schooling, and more. 

Celebrate with Banff Pride

Join Banff Pride, and celebrate diversity in Canada’s most iconic mountain town this fall. Find events, including a market, speaker series, drag shows and more at BanffPride.ca.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Fire Hall Open House

Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join the Banff Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week for a pancake breakfast and vehicle extraction demonstrations. Please bring your own non-disposable cup, cutlery and plate.

Into the Wild after-school program

Monday – Friday, 3 – 6 p.m., PD half-day Fridays, 12 – 6 p.m.
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. Learn more, and register your child at banff.ca/IntoTheWild. 

Mountain Adventurers

PD half-day Fridays, 12 – 4 p.m.
Mountain Adventurers is an outdoor program for kids in Grades 4 – 5 and 6 – 8. Children will enjoy instructor-led trips filled with adventure and fun, for only $5! Visit banff.ca/MountainAdventurers to view the full schedule. This program is generously supported by the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation.

Climb indoors with BanffLIFE

Wednesday, October 12, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
The perfect introduction to your local climbing gym. Learn the basics of indoor top rope climbing in this instructor-led session, including how to belay, tips for climbing, and more! Open to all genders and abilities, ages 18 – 30. All equipment is provided. Learn more, and register at banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

Arts & Culture with BanffLIFE

Various Sessions 
Get creative with BanffLife. Try creating pottery, take part in a paint night, or learn about sunset and night sky photography in three different courses. Open to all genders and abilities, ages 18 – 30. Find the dates, and learn more at banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

Community Discussion on Policing and Safety

Thursday, October 27, 5 p.m.
Join the Banff RCMP for a community discussion at Banff Elementary School. After recent tragic events, our community is concerned about public safety. This will be an opportunity to speak with leadership of the RCMP in southern Alberta as well as your local detachment personnel about our priorities and our strategies to manage issues that affect you. Learn more at banff.ca/Events.

Meetings

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