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.

Need power tools?

Avoid buying tools you will only use once by checking out the Library of Things at the Banff Public Library. Borrow a wide range of tools and hardware, plus equipment for hobbies, home, and cooking. Learn more at banff.ca/LibraryofThings.

Indoor Walking & Social

Escape winter with indoor walking at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre with certified fitness leader Kiley Torti. Participants can choose to walk through the facility or use the cardio equipment in the fitness room. Held until March 31 on Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. and Fridays, 9 – 11 a.m. Learn more at banff.ca/DropIn. 

Sign up for alerts!

Live in Banff? Make sure you sign up for Alerts at banff.ca/Alerts. You'll get notifications about snow removal parking bands on your street, emergency alerts, planned power outages, and more.

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 continues this week with snow sculptures, a kids play zone, skijoring and more! Banff Avenue is closed January 27 –  30 for skijoring preparations and Saturday events. 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.

Money 101: Who can you really trust?

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

Drop In this Winter!

Drop in to fitness classes and sports all winter long! Sessions are hosted at the Banff Elementary School and The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Find the up-to-date calendar at banff.ca/DropInCalendar.

Jon Whyte Spelling Bee and Trivia Challenge

Tuesday, February 7, 7 –  9:30 p.m.
Register your team for the annual Jon Whyte Spelling Bee and Trivia Challenge at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. This is a free even, with registration required for participants and spectators. To learn more and to register, visit whyte.org/Events.

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: February 13, 9 a.m.
Councile: Monday, February 13, 2 p.m.

View the live meetings at banff.ca/Live. 

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