Smoke Free Banff Bylaw

As of February 1, smoking and vaping of tobacco and nicotine products are not allowed in many places in the Town of Banff. This new bylaw prohibits 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 change visit banff.ca/SmokeFree.  

Welcome new Banff Residents!

New residents can take a few key steps to make life easier, such as:

• Sign up for free Roam Transit - roamtransit.com/BanffResidentsFareFree

• Register your vehicle for free parking - banff.ca/ResidentPermit

• Join the ambassador program for insights and free experiences - banfflakelouise.com/Ambassadors

• Sign up for emergency alerts, parking bans, road  closure notices and more - banff.ca/Alerts

• Join the Banff Access Program for free and low-cost rates - banff.ca/Access

• Connect with others 18-30 on adventures and Banff activities - banff.ca/BanffLife

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 bans on your street, emergency alerts, planned power outages, and more.

Need power tools?

Do you have a project you’ve been wanting to complete but don’t have the tools? You’re not alone. Avoid buying tools you will only use once or don’t have space to store 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.

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.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Jon Whyte Spelling Bee and Trivia Challenge

Tuesday, February, 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.

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.

Crokicurl in Banff!

February 17 – 24
Play the game of Crokicurl at the high school field. This game is a combination of curling and crokinole. For all the event details, visit banff.ca/Events.

Curling Day in Canada

Saturday, February 25
February 25, 2023 is a day of national celebration for the sport of curling; but the biggest celebration of all is happening in Banff—home to the first-ever Curling Day in Canada Festival. Challenge your friends to a game of curling or crokicurl, interact with curling celebrities, enjoy live music, and take in TSN's live broadcast on Bear Street. For all the event details, visit banff.ca/Events.

Singing Tree Music Series Community Coffeehouse

Thursday, March 2, 7 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments while listening to local musicians in this monthly music series. Join in at St. Georges in the Pines. For all ages, free admission with donation accepted in support of the Homegrown Art Show. Please contact amal.alhomsi@banff.ca if you are interested in playing, or would like to volunteer.

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.