Christmas Tree recycling

Recycle your natural Christmas Tree by dropping it off at the Beaver Street Parking Lot next to the Fire Hall before January 16. Please ensure you have removed all ornaments and decorations. To recycle your tree after January 16, drop it off at the Waste Transfer Site, 160 Hawke Avenue. 

Sign up for Alerts!

Register for alerts, and get notifications for snow clearing, parking bans, weather events, and more. To register, and to learn more, visit banff.ca/Alerts.

Clear all snow and ice from sidewalks

Whether you own or rent, you must clear the sidewalks outside your home of snow and ice to bare pavement within 24 hours of the last snowfall. If you don’t, you could face a fine of $100. If the Town has to clear your sidewalk, you’ll be charged an hourly labour rate, plus 25%. Find out more at banff.ca/WinterSidewalks.

Residents Roam for free

Banff local Roam Transit routes are free for Banff residents! Residents need to register for a SmartCard bus pass to ride for free. To sign up and learn more, visit roamtransit.com/BanffResidentsFareFree.

Join the Municipal Planning Commission

The Banff Municipal Planning Commission reviews and makes decisions on development and subdivision applications and advises Council on amendments to the Land Use Bylaw. Learn more, and submit an application by January 20 at banff.ca/Committees.

Upcoming Courses and Events

New Canada Dental benefit Information Session

Tuesday, January 10, 3 – 4 p.m., Online Zoom session
There is a new dental benefit in Canada for families with children 12 years old, and younger. Learn if you are eligible for this benefit, how to apply, and where to find more information. Register at banff.ca/Settlement.

AHS Screen Test Mobile Mammography Clinic

January 16 – 19
AHS Screen Test Mobile Mammography Clinic is coming to the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital January 16 – 19. Appointments are required. Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free). Screening is recommended for women 45 – 74. Learn more at ScreeningForLife.ca.

Postive Ways to Parent Sessions

Mondays, January 16 – February 6, Online Zoom sessions, 6 – 7 p.m.
Learn about positive ways to parent in this four session program. Topics will cover cross cultural parenting, managing stress in challenging times, routines and boundaries, and healthy parent and child relationships. Participants will have a free pizza dinner delivered to their home for the session. Registration required. To learn more, and to register, visit banff.ca/Settlement.

SnowDays Festival

January 18 – 29
SnowDays returns to Banff in 2023 with snow sculptures, a kids play zone, skijoring, 
and more! Discover more about the festival, and find all the event details at banfflakelouise.com/SnowDays.

Mountain Madness Relay Race

Friday, February 3, 1 – 5 p.m., Register by Thursday, January 19
Team up and take part in this legendary local relay race! Compete for the fastest time, the best costumes, or the wackiest team name. To learn more, and to register your team, visit banff.ca/MountainMadness.

MountainLIFE Ice Climbing Weekend

February 4 & 5
In this two-day overnight course you will learn the basics of ice climbing with the help of an ACMG certified guide in a small group setting. Experience two amazing days of learning, fun and adventure! Spend a night on the scenic Icefields Parkway at Rampart Creek, and experience two different ice climbing venues. Transportation, most equipment, and accommodation included. This program is being generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation. Learn more and register at banff.ca/MountainLIFE.

Meetings

View the live meetings at banff.ca/Live. 

Visit banff.ca/AgendaCentre or subscribe to meeting agendas at banff.ca/Notify.