Welcome new Banff Residents!

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

Find information on community, housing, health, and more in English, Japanese, Tagalog, Tigrinya, and French - NewtoBanff.ca

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

Sign up for a Banff Activity Pass to access free drop in sports and activities throughout the year - banff.ca/DropIn

Connect with others 18 –  30 on adventures and Banff activities - banff.ca/BanffLIFE

Banff expands smoke-free areas

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. 

Utility bills due

Utility bills for the October 1 –  December 31, 2022, billing periods were mailed on January 31, and are due February 28. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Upcoming Courses and Events

Crokicurl in Banff!

Daily at the High School Field
Play the game of Crokicurl at the high school field, as long as the weather and ice conditions allow. This game is a combination of curling and crokinole. Visit banff.ca/Events for times.

Learn to Curl

Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7 p.m. 
Learn to curl with the Banff Curling Club. Instructors will provide you with a brief introduction to the basics and guide you into a short game. Registration required. Curling equipment provided. BanffCurlingClub.ca.

Curling Day in Canada

Saturday, February 25
February 25, 2023, is a day of national celebration for the sport of curling and Banff is home to the first-ever Curling Day in Canada Festival. Try curling for free, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre, enjoy live music, and take in TSN's live broadcast on Bear Street. For all event details, visit CurlingDayInCanada.ca/Banff. 

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.

Canadian Tax Education Series

Thursday, March 2 & 9, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join this online workshop series presented by the Canadian Revenue Agency. Session one, on March 2, will cover the basic concepts of income tax. Session two, on March 9, will cover benefits and credits. This educational series is open to all community members. Registration required. To register and learn more, visit banff.ca/Settlement.

Get Ready for Opening Night

Friday, March 3, 7 – 9 p.m.
Join the Town of Banff for the opening of Homegrown, an exhibition that features and celebrated the amazing work of local artists in the Bow Valley. Come and mingle with our local artists while enjoying a glass of wine, listening to live music, and viewing the local art work. Learn more at banff.ca/Homegrown.

Learn to Skate

Mondays, March 6 – 27 , 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Join the Banff Skating Club and learn to skate! This class is for beginners and those who want a little more instruction on the basics of skating. You will learn how to skate forward and backwards, cross overs, balance, how to stop, and the joy of skating! Ages 16+. Registration required. Visit banff.ca/Active to learn more.

Meetings

Governance and Finance: February 27, 9 a.m.
Council: Monday, February 27, 2 p.m.
Municipal Planning Commission: Wednesday, March 8, 9 a.m.

View the live meetings at banff.ca/Live. 

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