Smoke Free Banff Bylaw

Starting February 1, smoking and vaping of tobacco and nicotine products will not be allowed in many places in the Town of Banff. This new bylaw will prohibit smoking or vaping in municipal parks, trails and pathways, outdoor markets and events, bus stops, sidewalks, pedestrian zones, and in proximity to children not in one’s care. Smoking cannabis publicly is banned town-wide. To learn more about this upcoming change visit banff.ca/SmokeFree.

Homegrown Art Show: call for artists

Each spring Banff Town Hall hosts the work of artists from throughout the Bow Valley. This community exhibition is aimed at helping young, new and emerging artists share and celebrate their work with friends, families, and other community members. Following an opening on Friday, March 3, from 7 to 9 p.m., the exhibition runs until the end of March. Visit banff.ca/Homegrown for more information and to register to display your work by Friday, February 17.

Dogs on buses?

Roam Transit is looking to gather public input regarding leashed dogs on Roam buses. Learn more and take the short survey ay surveymonkey.com/r/DogsOnRoamSurvey.

Join a Committee

Anyone who live in Banff and is 18+ is welcome to apply. Learn more about the committees and apply at banff.ca/Committees by Friday, January 27.

Municipal Planning Commission
Apply to be a member of the Municipal Planning Commission. This is a paid position.

Public Art Committee
Love public art? Have great ideas for future pieces? Then consider joining the Community Art Committee.

Upcoming Courses and Events

SnowDays Festival

January 18 – 29
SnowDays return 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.

Positive Ways to Parent Sessions

Mondays, running until 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 homes for the session. Registration required. To learn more, and to register, visit banff.ca/Settlement.

Avalanche Awareness Night

Sunday, January 22, 7 p.m.
Join the Banff Centre for their 23rd annual Avalanche Awareness night. Learn about risks associated with backcountry travel, and enjoy related films. Learn more at banffcentre.ca/Events.

Income Tax Information Session

Tuesday, January 24, 12 – 3 p.m.
Learn about income tax, benefits, credits, why it's so important to file a tax return, and receive assistance with GST credit applications. A free pizza lunch will be provided. To register, call 403.762.1144 or email settlement.programmer@banff.ca. This session is presented in partnership with the Canadian Revenue Agency.

Money 101: Who can you really trust?

Tuesday, January 31, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Who can we trust? Where can we find reliable financial resources? Learn from guest speaker Constable Frenette, from the Banff RCMP detachment, the most common investment fraud strategies and tactics, and the red flags you should look for. This session will take place at the Catherine Robb Whyte Building, 101 Bear Street. Register by emailing jill.harrison@banff.ca.

Circle of Security Parenting Program

Six-week program, 10 - 11:30 a.m., starting Tuesday, January 31
Do you have children 6 years old and under? The Circle of Security Parenting program is derived from attachment-based research on how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This program will help you understand your child's emotional needs, ability to manage emotions, development of self-esteem, and more. Free and open to all Bow Valley families. To learn more call 403.762.1251, or visit banff.ca/FamilyResourceNetwork.

Meetings

Governance and Finance: Monday, January 23 & February 13, 9 a.m.
Councile: Monday, February 13, 2 p.m.

View the live meetings at banff.ca/Live.

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