News Releases

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 ...

Vaccine Clinic for Banff Residents

There are two walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics planned at Town Hall (110 Bear Street) for Banff residents:

Tuesday, February 1, from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Details:

• Pfizer and Moderna doses available
• First come, fir...

Train Station Outdoor Rink Open

The new Train Station Outdoor Rink is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

SnowDays Winter Festival

Celebrate all things winter at the SnowDays festival in Banff from January 19-30.

Banff Town Hall and Fire Hall closed to public

The Town of Banff has closed its Town Hall and Fire Hall to public access as a measure to reduce the spread of the new highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19. The Town is reducing in-person services to reduce the risk of exposing the virus to staff...

Fenlands Outdoor Meadow Rink

The Fenlands Outdoor Meadow Rink is now open.

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...

Fall/Winter Classes and Programs

Registration is now open for fall/winter classes and programs. Visit banff.ca/register for a list of classes and to sign up.

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...