The Town of Banff has declared a State of Local Emergency to supplement measures enacted under the Provincial Public Health Emergency, to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Banff. Read on...
The Government of Alberta has confirmed 153 active cases in Improvement District No. 9 (ID9), which includes the communities of the Town of Banff and village of Lake Louise. Read on...
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the community, the Town of Banff will be modifying program offerings and facility use guidelines starting November 23, 2020 until further notice. Read on...
The Banff and Lake Louise Economic Task Force reports positive steps in the work this summer to rebuild the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic... Read on...
As part of an ongoing effort to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Town of Banff has installed a REALice water treatment system for ice resurfacing in The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Read on...
Registration is open for fall/winter classes and programs. Sign up for via ferrata, yoga, ice climbing, cooking, first aid, avalanche training and much more. Read on...
A rainbow has proudly returned to the Town of Banff, providing a bright path for thousands of visitors and residents each day, while celebrating the community’s diversity. Read on...
The Town of Banff, through the Community Art Committee, is pleased to invite Canadian artists to put forth proposals for a high-impact public art project in a newly re-envisioned public space in downtown Banff. Call to Artists
Banff Town Council voted on Aug. 10 to publicly release an independent investigation that found no wrongdoing of the Mayor or Council, after an individual who made a complaint began delivering to Banff homes a letter repeating disproved allegations. Read on...
Resource helps Banff residents prepare for emergencies such as flooding and wildfire, while masks improve community safety during COVID pandemic. Read on...
The Province of Alberta announced earlier today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to explore the feasibility of a passenger rail service. Read on...
Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Parks Canada, the Town of Banff, and Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association created the Banff & Lake Louise Economic Task Force to deliver a phased plan to safely and effectively re-open the economy in Banff National Park Read on...
The Town of Banff has launched a major reconstruction project designed to bring significant pedestrian-focused enhancements to a key commercial and service centre in the community. Read on...
Squirrel Street, between Elk Street and Moose Street, will be closed from 8-8:40 a.m. and from 2:30-3:10 p.m. daily throughout the school year to allow school buses to safely drop off students at Banff Elementary School... Read on...
The Banff/ID9 area has seven active cases of COVID-19 as of November 9. The community will move to a “watch status” at 10 active cases. If this occurs, Banff would be required to adopt the restrictions of 15 or fewer people for indoor and outdoor... Read on...
The Town of Banff has received a $6 million grant to deal with the impacts of COVID-19. The Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) program, funded from the governments of Alberta and Canada, is designed to assist municipalities that have... Read on...
Visitors overwhelmingly supported the Banff Pedestrian Zone this summer, while most residents also supported it, but had some concerns. This feedback was the result of public opinion research on the Pedestrian Zone conducted this August in... Read on...
The Town of Banff is pleased to offer all Banff residents with free sport and recreation sessions this fall and winter. Free Sport and Recreation Sessions
