News Releases

Closed for Victoria Day

Town Hall and The Fenlands are closed Monday, May 23 for Victoria Day.

Utility Bills

Utility bills for the January 1 - March 31, 2022 billing period were mailed on April 29, 2022 and are due May 31, 2022. If you have not received your bill, please contact taxes.utilities@banff.ca.

Banff Ave Pedestrian Zone

Banff Avenue between Wolf Street and Buffalo Street and a portion of Caribou Street will be closed to vehicle traffic this summer.

Buy at The Aster

Buy a home at Banff's newest housing complex, The Aster. See what's available, costs, drawings, and more below.

Town of Banff cybersecurity incident – important update about personal information

April 25 Update

The Town of Banff is providing this notification to inform the public that personal information in the Town’s custody may have been accessed or taken in connection with the recent cybersecurity incident. 

On March 19, 2022...

Banff’s St. Julien Road closes for reconstruction

St. Julien Road is closed to public access starting Monday, April 25, and continuing for the duration of the project, which is scheduled to conclude in the fall. Members of the public travelling by vehicle, bicycle and foot will be detoured. &...

Banff Food Rescue named Zero Waste Trailblazer for Earth Day

The Town of Banff is pleased to recognize Banff Food Rescue with a Zero Waste Trailblazer award in a special designation for the week of Earth Day.

Founded in 2016, Banff Food Rescue is a 100% volunteer-driven organization whose goal it is to provide food ...

Builders, renovators head down zero waste trail in Banff

The Town of Banff is implementing a new program to reduce waste going to landfill from construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) projects. 

“The Town of Banff is working hard to become a leader in environmental responsibility, where...

Spring/Summer Registration Opens April 1

Registration for the Town of Banff's spring/summer classes and programs opens April 1 at 8 a.m.

Walking on Bow River ice can be a deadly decision

Banff Protective Services urges Banffites to stay off the Bow River. 

In the last week, despite the presence of open water upstream and downstream, members of the public have been reported walking on the ice of the in the townsite.  

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Register for Emergency Alerts

Register for emergency alerts from the Town of Banff. Download the app, get text or email notifications or sign up to get a call to your landline.

The Aster complex on track to sell all homes

The Aster complex on track to sell all homesOne barrier-free condo available for people with accessibility needs, 60+

With more than 85% of the homes in The Aster development already sold, the Town of Banff is set to start planning its next affordable hous...

COVID vaccine proof removed from Town of Banff programs

The Town of Banff is reviewing the Government of Alberta’s phased plan announced late February 8 to remove its COVID-19 restrictions, starting with the Restriction Exemption Program (REP), and the implications for Town programs and facilities, a...

2022 Banff budget requires 2.6% less tax levy than in pre-pandemic 2019

After 12 days of discussing all services and programs, Banff Town Council finalized the 2022 budget, setting in motion $20.2 million of tax-supported operating expenditures for the year, a 4% increase over 2021. 

The 2022 budget includes ...

Construction starts on Banff’s new pedestrian bridge

Partners and funders involved in the creation of a new pedestrian and cyclist link between Banff’s downtown and the south side of town gathered this week on the snowy bank of the Bow River to commemorate the launch of construction of the Nancy P...

Bow Valley residents urged to take care of mental health

Initiative helps people See the Signs of struggling and provides helpful resources

 A coalition of organizations in the Bow Valley has launched a campaign to help people who could be struggling and at risk of crisis due to the many challenges caus...

Free Unwanted Item Pickup

Don’t illegally dump items by a garbage bin or on the street. There are free, legal ways for residents to get rid of unwanted items that don’t fit in garbage bins, like furniture or appliances. Learn more at https://banff.ca/550/Unwanted-Item-Pickup or sc...