News Releases

Community Grants

Applications are now open for three community grants. Apply by May 15.

Registration Open for Spring/Summer Classes

Registration is now open for Spring/Summer classes and programs.

Heritage Finder

We’ve digitized municipal heritage files to bring you an interactive map of over 170 heritage sites in Banff, with details and photos.

Banff property owners encouraged to check assessed value

The Town of Banff has begun mailing property assessment notices, starting the Assessment Review Period – the time homeowners have to review and potentially ask to change their property’s assessed market value. Property assessments can ...

Bylaw to help reduce single-use items going to landfill or littering Banff

Banff Town Council passed a bylaw this week to bolster practices many businesses have voluntarily initiated, as part of a town-wide strategy to reduce the consumer use of items like plastic shopping bags, disposable cutlery and coffee cups that are used o...

Banff expands smoke-free areas February 1

Smoking and vaping of tobacco and nicotine products will not be allowed in most public places in the town of Banff starting February 1, to reduce the health risks associated with second-hand smoke. 

This new bylaw builds on the recent new...

Get in the know about snow

When the snow piles up, Banffites often have a pile of questions. With the first major snow removal day today, the Town wants residents to know about the tools they can use to stay in the know about snow clearing operations. 

Parking ban alerts

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Artist selected for Bear Street project

The Banff Community Art Committee is excited to announce the selection of Tiffany Shaw for the Bear Street public art project. The interdisciplinary artist based in Alberta will take the next few months to work with a professional curator hired by the com...

Banff's new bridge to cut vehicle traffic, support greener choices and active lifestyles

The Nancy Pauw Bridge officially opened today, creating a new crossing over the Bow River that will help reduce vehicle use and promote active modes of transportation in the heart of Canada’s first national park.

Named for local philanthropist Nancy Pauw, ...

Banff kicks off new community recreation and fitness facilities

The Town of Banff has opened new space for recreation, fitness and community connections, based on public input about how to enhance year-round opportunities and activities that appeal to more people in the community. The new $242,000 fitness and field am...

Banff invites resident input as 2023 Service Review about to start

The Town of Banff has published the 2023 Service Review documents to solicit feedback and kick off the annual Council deliberations with a review of all municipal services and the levels of service, an examination of cost increases, and potential new proj...