Compound Meadow Fire Being Held

This morning on May 4, Parks Canada classified the Compound Meadow fire as ‘being held’ at three hectares. Crews are continuing to work on hotspots. Banff Avenue is open, but flaggers are on site. There may be temporary delays along the Legacy Trail from the Minnewanka Loop interchange to Banff Avenue while crews assess burned areas. Sign up online at banff.ca/Alerts to keep informed of emergencies and receive other important notifications.

Get Ready! Disaster Readiness Day in Banff

Sunday, May 7, 12 – 4 p.m.

Banff Train Station Large Parking Lot

Rain or shine, get up close and personal with heavy equipment, trucks and emergency services vehicles that will keep Banff safe during a major emergency. Learn how agencies are prepared to deal with disasters - wildfire, flooding, severe storms, wild animal or human attack. Families will enjoy demonstrations of K9 teams, roof sprinklers and access to emergency vehicles, while learning how locals can take steps to be prepared for emergencies, evacuation and more. To learn more, visit banff.ca/Emergency.

Pedestrian Zone set to reopen

Banff Avenue will close to vehicles on Monday, May 15, in preparation for the Downtown Pedestrian Zone between Wolf and Buffalo streets, and the adjacent sections of Caribou Street. Banff Avenue will reopen exclusively to pedestrians, cyclists and skateboarders from May 19 to October 13. Roam transit buses will be detoured May 15 – 19, but will continue to use Banff Avenue, with increased frequency this year. The Town will seek input in the fall on the concept of making the Pedestrian Zone a recurring summer feature. For details, visit banff.ca/BanffAve.

Community Rummage Sale

Sunday, May 7, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m
The Community Rummage Sale is back! Visit The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre to find gently used items like sporting gear, small kitchen appliances, clothing, books, toys, handmade arts and crafts and more. Free to attend. To learn more, visit banff.ca/Active.

Utility bills due

Utility bills for the January 1 – March 31 billing period were mailed on April 28, and are due May 31. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Single Use Item Reduction Bylaw Information Sessions

Banff and Lake Louise Hospitality Association is hosting virtual engagement sessions in partnership with Banff & Lake Louise Tourism and the Town of Banff to help businesses prepare for the Single Use Items Reduction bylaw on Wednesdays, May 10 & 17, 10 – 10:30 a.m. Learn more and register at banff.ca/SingleUse.

Upcoming Courses and Events

BanffLIFE Basecamp

Tuesday, May 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
BanffLIFE Basecamp is a free drop-in social program for young adults, 18 – 30. This is the best place in town to hangout with friends in a welcoming space that is inclusive to all. Play games and connect with new friends. Learn more at banff.ca/BanffLIFE.

Into the Woods

Tuesdays & Thursdays, until May 25, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m
Drop off your child at the Rundle Cabin for a time of exploration and play in the forest, guided by our Forest Play instructor. Your child will enjoy storytelling, singing, crafts, exploring, fort-building, imaginative play and making a connection to the great outdoors! Learn more, and register your child at banff.ca/IntoTheWild.

Community Social Assessment

The 2023 Community Social Assessment is underway. Your feedback will help us to better understand the services you need to be able to live your best life in Banff. Join a community conversation or take the survey today. Visit BanffViewpoints.ca/BestLife to participate

Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month

Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us on June 4 as we launch Recreation and Parks Month in Canada at the Banff Recreation Grounds! Come down and enjoy building spring crowns, sipping on tea while listening to a story with the Banff Public Library, meeting other locals and enjoying a BBQ from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn more at banff.ca/RecDay.

Yoga in Spanish

Tuesday Afternoons, May 16 – June 20
Join us for a yoga journey in the elements of nature as we will move through poses. These sessions will take place outdoors with instruction in Spanish. Únete a este viaje a través de los elementos de la naturaleza, nos moveremos a través de ellos para entender cómo se manifiestan en nuestro cuerpo y mente. El programa se realizará al aire libre y con guía en español.

Fluye con los Elementos (Flow with the Elements): Tuesdays, June 6 – 27, 8 – 9 p.m.
Fluye con los Elementos (Flow with the Elements) : Tuesdays, September 5 – 26, 8 – 9 p.m.

Register at banff.ca/Active.

Guitar for beginners

Wednesdays, September 6, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
New this season! Join the Town of Banff to learn the basics of guitar and express yourself through music at Guitar for Beginners for ages 16+. Registration required. To learn more and register, visit banff.ca/ArtsAndFood.

Meetings

Governance & Finance: Monday, May 8, 9 a.m.
Council: Monday, May 8 , 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.