The Essential Local's Guide to Banff

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REGISTER FOR CLASSES • 403.762.1251 • BANFF.CA/REGISTER 1 This guide has everything you need to plan your winter in Banff. Whether you’re new to town or a long-time resident, you’ll find info ranging from recycling to housing to community classes for all ages. Want more info on something in this guide? Check banff.ca for details or updates on classes. We also maintain an online resource directory of local clubs, church groups, sports leagues and more at banff.ca/communityresources.

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2 REGISTER FOR CLASSES • 403.762.1251 • BANFF.CA/REGISTER How to Register Table of Online Contents Register for programs and courses online at banff.ca/register.

Call Classes & Programs 4 403.762.1251 or 403.762.1235 • Drop In! 4 • Active Living & Wellness 6 Visit • Try-It Sports 8 Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear Street • Aquatics 10 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday • Languages, Arts & Food 12 The Fenlands Recreation Centre, 100 Norquay Road • Children & Youth 14 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday to Friday • BanffLIFE (ages 18 – 30) 16 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday (September to May) • 55+ Programs 18 (The Fenlands does not accept registrations for daily childcare or • Social Well-Being 19 Banff Access Program applications.) • Volunteer 20 Quote the red course code when registering. • Evening & Weekend Resources 21 • Immigrant Support 22 Registrations, Cancellations & Withdrawals All programs that feature this symbol require registration prior to What Locals Need to Know 24 the start of the course, unless otherwise indicated. In some cases, • Banff Established to Serve Visitors 24 you may register late for a program and pay a pro-rated fee. • New to Banff 25 Discounts on Classes • Find a Job 25 The Banff Access Program offers discounts to eligible residents • Find A Place to Call Home 25 for community classes, summer camps, bus passes and more. • Pets 25 Visit banff.ca/access, stop by Banff Town Hall, or ask when • Report a Problem 25 registering for programs. • Get a Permit or License 25 Program Cancellations • History & Heritage 25 Classes that do not meet the minimum registration requirements • Places Around Town 26 will be cancelled two business days prior to the program start date and a refund will be issued, unless otherwise stated. • Recycling and Waste 28 • Get Rid of Big Stuff 29 Withdrawals & Refunds If you choose to withdraw from a program five business days • That Doesn't Go Down the Drain 29 prior to the start date, a $10 administration fee will be applied. • Getting Around Town (Walk, Bike, Roam) 30 No refunds are issued within five business days of the start date, unless due to medical reasons. Be Safe Out There 32 Facilities & Grounds Rental Refunds • Emergency Alerts 32 If you provide written notice of cancellation 30 days from the • Fire & Smoke 32 date of rental, 75% of the rental payment will be refunded, less a $25 administration fee (no refund within 30 days). • Protect Wildlife 32 • Emergency Contacts 33 Teach a Class or Program • Mountain Weather 33 We are always looking for passionate, qualified experts who have a great idea for a program and want to share their skills. Email Services in Your Community 34 [email protected] with your ideas or to learn more. • Programs and Resources 34 • Money Management 35 Volunteers • Banff Access Program 35 If you see the volunteer symbol it means that program or event is looking for volunteers. Community Event 36 REGISTER FOR CLASSES • 403.762.1251 • BANFF.CA/REGISTER 3 DROP IN!

Zumba® A fusion of Latin and international music/dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, fun and easy-to-do workout. The aerobic/fitness interval training tone and sculpt the body. Drop In! Ages 16+...... A great, low-cost way to get active if you can’t 50+ Fitness commit to a registered class. Registration is A fun fitness program that focuses on cardiovascular and not required. muscular strengthening, core, and balance that ends with a stretch. Ages 50+. Below is a complete listing of all of the drop-in ...... classes we offer, visit banff.ca/events to find out Table Tennis Grab a paddle and put your table tennis skills to the test. All where and when these classes take place: abilities welcome. All Ages. Equipment provided...... Yin Yoga Featuring mostly traditional yin postures with some flow to Shinny: Co-Ed, Women’s and 40+ help warm up our bodies. Great for beginners or those who An informal game of hockey. Full gear is required. Ages 16+. want to deepen their practice. Leave relaxed and reconnected...... Ages 16+. Public Skating ...... Casual skating while listening to music. Helmets recommended. Broga All Ages. Broga is vinyasa flow yoga for men and people who identify ...... as men. This is a yoga practice that focuses on larger muscle Sticks + Pucks groups such as hips, hamstrings and shoulders. Working on both strength and mobility through dynamic movement and Parents will get to work with their kids on puck handling and shooting skills on the ice in an informal and safe environment. stretching. All abilities welcome. Ages 16+. Helmets and gloves required. All Ages...... 50+ Dance Parent and Tot Skate and Stroll Learn a variety of dance styles and get active. Dance is a fun and easy way to get moving for all fitness levels. Bring a Enjoy a skate with your little ones napping in the stroller or skating by your side. Strollers, pylons, sleds and chairs are partner or come on your own. Ages 50+. all permitted on the ice. All Ages...... Flow Yoga Learn to Curl Flow Yoga is a traditional approach to yoga that encourages The Banff Curling Club hosts a weekly drop-in Learn to Curl breathing, flexibility, strength and vitality in the body while on Wednesday nights. Includes instruction and equipment. calming the mind. All levels welcome. Ages 16+. There is no Cash only. Ages 18+. banffcurlingclub.ca. charge for this class.

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Go with the Flow Youth Drop-In Whether you are brand new to yoga or an avid practitioner, This gymnasium time is dedicated for youth ages 12 – 17. this class is for you. This mixed level flow yoga class will Play a sport with your friends. Sports will change weekly offer modifications for each pose so that all practitioners depending on what you want to play and your feedback. All will be stimulated to the level of their own practice. Fluid levels welcome. movements will increase flexibility, strength and stamina, as it calms the mind and improves overall health, and personal ...... wellness. All levels encouraged. Ages 16+ ...... Drop in & Save Drop-in membership cards give you access to all drop-in Sepak Takraw – or Kick Volleyball sports, drop-in fitness classes and drop-in programs at This sport is a native sport to Southeast Asia. Played by two The Fenlands. Membership cards are non-transferable teams, a ball is volleyed back and forth over a net using only and cannot be used for programs that require registration. your feet, knees, chest or head. All levels welcome. Ages Purchase them at Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear Street or The 16+. Fenlands, 100 Norquay Road and online at banff.ca/register...... Volleyball All abilities welcome. Join a pickup game or practice your Drop-In Membership Card Fees skills. Ages 16+ Per 10 20 3 6 ...... Visit Visits Visits Month Month

Children Badminton Free Free Free Free Free A sport played with racquets to hit a shuttlecock (or birdie) under 5 Children across a net. Can be played one-on-one or with doubles. $4 $35 $59.50 $93.50 $155 aged 5 — 11 Come alone or with a friend. All Ages. Youth aged ...... $4.25 $36.50 $62 $116.50 $163 12 — 17 Basketball Adults aged $6.50 $60 $115 $155 $273 Bring a team or join one at the gym for a game of pickup 18 — 54 basketball. All levels welcome. Ages 16+. Seniors aged ...... $5.50 $50 $92 $125.50 $210 55 — 79 Pickleball Super Senior A paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, Free Free Free Free Free aged 80+ and table tennis. A whiffle ball is volleyed over a net to score points against your opponent. Can be played one-on-one or Banff Access Program Free Free Free Free Free doubles. Ages 16+. Equipment provided. Cardholder ...... Family* $15 $136.50 N/A N/A N/A Soccer (European Football) Test your skills against other players and join us for a game Family* (up to 2 adults & their dependents of soccer. All abilities welcome. Ages 16+. living in the same household)

Active Living & Wellness

Standard First Aid Emergency Learn life support skills for the emergency responder. Great for AC-FI-EM-09 | Tuesday, September 17 those who may experience delay times prior to the arrival AC-FI-EM-10 | Saturday, October 19 of emergency services, or who work in an industrial or high-risk AC-FI-EM-11 | Saturday, November 16 setting. Occupational Health & Safety approved. Ages 16+. AC-FI-EM-01 | Tuesday, January 7 $130 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. AC-FI-EM-02 | Saturday, February 22 $65 | Access Price AC-FI-EM-03 | Tuesday, March 3 The Fenlands Recertification AC-FI-ST-09 | Tuesday & Wednesday, September 17, 18 AC-FI-RE-09 | Tuesday, September 17 AC-FI-ST-10 | Saturday & Sunday, October 19, 20 AC-FI-RE-10 | Saturday, October 19 AC-FI-ST-11 | Saturday & Sunday, November 16, 17 AC-FI-RE-11 | Saturday, November 16 AC-FI-RE-01 | Tuesday, January 7 AC-FI-ST-01 | Tuesday & Wednesday, January 7, 8 AC-FI-RE-02 | Saturday, February 22 AC-FI-ST-02 | Saturday & Sunday, February 22, 23 AC-FI-RE-03 | Tuesday, March 3 AC-FI-ST-03 | Tuesday & Wednesday, March 3, 4 ...... Power Skating for Adults Emergency First Aid & First Aid Improve your skating skills to better your hockey game. Learn and Recertification review forward and backward skating, turns, stops and agility. Full Learn basic life support skills you can use while you wait for equipment and stick required. We’ll cover the basics and build up emergency responders. Focus is on casualty assessment, to complex turns, stops and skills used in games. Ages 16+. airway management, bleeding control and injury prevention. $72 | Wednesdays, 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. First Aid recertification for Standard First Aid course runs at the same time. Both programs are Occupational Health & $36 | Access Price Safety approved. Ages 16+. The Fenlands AC-FI-PO-09 | October 2 – October 30 $100 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. AC-FI-PO-11 | November 6 – December 11 $50 | Access Price AC-FI-PO-01 | January 15 – February 19 The Fenlands AC-FI-PO-02 | February 26 – April 1

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Healing Yoga Have the feeling of the never-ending week or wish to have MountainLIFE Programs some me time before the weekend? Healing Yoga will guide Connect, explore and play in Banff’s MountainLIFE programs. you through gentle movements to support the joints, mindful MountainLIFE is designed for adults 30+ who want to connect breath awareness, deep relaxation and bring you to a place with their peers in the community, get outdoors and enjoy where being selfish is OK, and laughter is welcome. Ages 16+. mountain life to the fullest...... $68 | Thursdays, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. AST Level 1 $34 | Access Price Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 is a must for everyone The Fenlands heading into the backcountry. Learn about avalanche formation and release, how to identify avalanche terrain, AC-YO-HE-09 | September 19 – October 24 the basics of trip planning, how to use avalanche forecasts, AC-YO-HE-11 | November 7 – December 12 travel techniques in avalanche terrain and an intro to companion AC-YO-HE-01 | January 16 – February 20 rescue. This course requires an intermediate level skiing or AC-YO-HE-02 | February 27 – April 2 snowboarding ability...... $230 | Saturday & Sunday Ballroom Dancing AC-MO-AS-12 | December 7 – 8 This seven-week course will feature two weeks each of Foxtrot, The Fenlands Waltz and East Coast Swing with a final week of review. No ...... experience necessary. Classes will be taught at the absolute AST Level 2 beginner level in a fun and relaxed way. Registering with a For those who have taken Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 and partner is encouraged. Singles will be paired with another have solid experience in the backcountry. In AST Level 2 you will dancer if possible. learn progressive planning and travel techniques required to travel safely through various types of terrain, how to use the Danger $75 | Thursdays, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Rating on a local scale, how to apply the Avalanche Terrain $37.50 | Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Exposure Scale model to develop terrain ratings and proficiently AC-FI-BA-09 | September 25 – November 13 carry out a companion rescue. This course includes one day in (no class Nov. 6) the classroom and three days in the backcountry (Golden area). The Fenlands ...... $635 *includes course book | Saturday & Sunday Mountain Madness Relay AC-MO-AS-22 | December 21 – 22 Mountain Madness is a fun, multi-sport race with teams ...... of five competing in a five-leg relay from the top of Mount Bow Hut Overnighter Norquay to the finish line in town. Entry includes an awards Go for an overnight ski tour to the famous Bow Hut! It will function, and food & drink tickets for each team member. take about six hours to get to the hut (6.5 km, 525 m of Deadline to register is January 10, 2020. elevation gain). After a night in the hut, we will do a short tour up the Bow Glacier and onto the icefield before we ski back $75 | Grades 4 – 6 (per team) to the road in the afternoon. Some previous ski touring and $100 | Grades 7 – 12 (per team) avalanche safety experience is required for this trip. $125 | 18+ Women, Men or Co-Ed (per team) $295 | Saturday & Sunday EV-MO-MA-01 | Friday, January 24, 1 – 3 p.m. AC-MO-BO-04 | April 4 – 5

Active Living Try-It & Wellness continued Sports

Intro to Ice Climbing A free or low-cost way to get out and try a new sport or Learn the basics of ice climbing in the Canadian Rockies activity. All equipment and instruction is provided. Registration from some of the best climbers and guides in the Bow required. Valley. The course will provide the gear you need, safety ...... procedures, hazard identification, ice movement, rope work, belaying, and lowering on top climbs. Try Skating for Kids Learn the basics of skating with a certified CanSkate coach. $105 | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. We’ll cover agility, balance and control. Dress in warm layers. AC-MO-IN-12 | Tuesday, December 10 Helmets and skates are available at no charge. For more info AC-MO-IN-01 | Sunday, January 5 visit banffskatingclub.com. AC-MO-IN-02 | Tuesday, February 4 Free | Tuesday, September 17 AC-MO-IN-03 | Wednesday, March 11 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. AC-MO-IN-04 | Wednesday, April 8 AC-TR-SK3-09 | Ages 3 – 9 AC-TR-SK10-09 | Ages 10 – 15 ...... The Fenlands Intro to Ice Climbing Weekend ...... Learn the basics of ice climbing at two different spots in the Try Yin Yoga Canadian Rockies. This is an overnight trip at the Mosquito This class is for all ability levels. It features mostly traditional yin Creek Hostel along the Icefields Parkway. Topics covered postures with some flow to help warm up our body. Whether include appropriate gear, safety procedures, hazard it’s your first time or if you continue to deepen your practice, identification, ice movement, rope work, belaying and you will leave this class feeling relaxed and reconnected to lowering on top climbs. You will have the opportunity to your mind and breath. All levels welcome. Yoga mats and try steeper ice and climb different ice flows. props are available for use. Ages 16+.

$335 Free AC-MO-CL-01 | January 25 & 26 AC-TR-YO-10 | Monday, October 21, 7 – 8 p.m. 101 Bear Street

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Try Hockey for Kids Players keep a ball airborne and pass from one team to the Have some fun with Banff Minor Hockey coaches and learn other over a net only using their feet, knees, chest or head to some of the basic skills needed to play hockey. Volunteers will touch the ball. Ages 16+. also be on hand to help get children dressed and ready to go Free | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. on the ice. Ages 4 – 12. Gear available. AC-TR-SE-10 | Monday, September 23 Banff Elementary School Free ...... TR-SP-HO-09 | Monday, September 23, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. TR-SP-HO-10 | Sunday, October 6, 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Try Pickleball The Fenlands Learn how to play pickleball. This is a fun and exciting game ...... played with a racquet and ball that is similar to badminton, ® tennis and table tennis. The game can be played with two Try Zumba opposing players or with two teams of two. Ages 16+. Take the "work" out of workout by mixing low and high Free | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance AC-TR-PI-09 | Wednesday, September 25 fitness party. Once the Latin and world rhythms take over, Banff Elementary School you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Ages 16+...... Free | Monday, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Try Dance 50+ AC-TR-ZU-09 | September 23 Explore different dance styles at this lighthearted dance party. AC-TR-ZU-01 | January 13 Try African dance, belly dance, Bollywood, burlesque and Banff Elementary School funk. Ages 50+...... Free | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Try Cross-Country Skiing AC-TR-DA-09 | Wednesday, September 18 Travel through the woods on relatively flat terrain and enjoy the AC-TR-DA-01 | Wednesday, January 8 fun of exploring on cross-country skis. Dress warmly. All Ages. 101 Bear Street Free | To be scheduled ...... AC-TR-XC-01 | January Try Curling ...... Experience what it’s like to sweep the ice to get your rock into Try Snowshoeing the house. Banff Curling Club instructors will be on hand to teach you what this sentence means and how to do it during Snowshoeing began thousands of years ago as an essential this try-curling program. mode of winter transportation. Now, it’s a fun and popular winter activity and a great way to get some exercise and enjoy Free nature. Dress warmly. All Ages. Adult 18+ AC-TR-CU-07 | Monday, October 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free | To be scheduled AC-TR-CU-08 | Tuesday, October 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. AC-TR-SN-02 | February AC-TR-CU-10 | Thursday, October 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m...... Families | Ages 6+. Children must participate Try Sepak Takraw with an adult. This Southeast Asian game is played in many different coun- AC-TR-CU-09 | Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. tries and known by several different names, like kick volleyball. The Fenlands

Aquatics

Banff Centre Swimming Programs The Sally Borden Building is home to a 25-metre pool, hot Swimming Assessments tub, wading pool and steam room. Lifejackets are provided at If you are unsure about your swimming ability, book no charge. You can rent towels, purchase swim diapers and an assessment to determine the appropriate lesson other aquatic accessories. Public swimming is supported in level for yourself or your child. Please call the aquatics part by the Town of Banff. For more on swimming programs, coordinator at 403.762.6451. call 403.762.6450 or visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics. Private Lessons Hours of Operation Not sure about group lessons? Get an individualized 6 a.m. — 10 p.m. | Monday — Friday approach to learning how to swim and honing your 7 a.m. — 10 p.m. | Saturday — Sunday abilities with private and semi-private lessons. For more information or to book a private lesson, call the 7 a.m. — 10 p.m. | Holidays aquatics coordinator at 403.762.6451.

Public Swimming with Swimming Lessons Lifeguard on Duty Banff Centre’s Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Check banffcentre.ca/aquatics for an up-to-date schedule of offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. lifeguarded public swims. Red Cross lessons for children are based on research, proven excellence in teaching and age- appropriate learning through games and songs. Drop-in Public Swimming Rates The focus is on safety and comfort while creating a FREE | Child 0 — 4 love of aquatic environments. For up-to-date swim lesson programming, descriptions and registration $3.50 | Youth 5 — 15 dates, visit banffcentre.ca/aquatics. Red Cross $5.50 | Adults 16 — 59 swim levels, from pre-school to Swim Kids Level 10 vary depending on age, skill proficiency, previous $3.50 | Adults 60+ experience and readiness. Programs are broken Free swimming on the last Sunday of every month. down into Swim Preschool (animals) and Swim Kids (numbers). You can also purchase a membership or pay a non- membership day rate to gain access to the pool, climbing wall and fitness centre.

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Red Cross Swim Preschool Red Cross Swim Kids Preschoolers progress through the lower levels based on The minimum age is 5 years old, and successful completion participation and age. Preschoolers aged 3 – 6 move through of the previous level is required. Aquatics the upper levels based on skill evaluation. • Level 1 Develop front and back floats, front and back • Starfish 4 – 12 months (with caregivers). Work on getting glides, flutter kick (assisted), shallow water entries and wet, buoyancy, movement, front, back and vertical position exits, and swim five metres. in the water, shallow entries and exits. • Level 2 Learn front and back glide with flutter kick, develop front swim, complete deep-water activities • Duck age 2 (with caregivers). Work on rhythmic breathing, movement, forward and back float with recovery, and (assisted), and swim 10 metres continuously. shallow water entries and exits. • Level 3 Increase distance on front and back glides with flutter kick, perform unassisted flutter kick, wear a personal • Sea Turtle ages 2 – 3 (with caregivers). Work on floatation device in deep water, float in deep water, and submersion, front and back floats and glides, jumping into swim 15 metres continuously. water (assisted), kicking, and front swim. • Level 4 Learn back swim with shoulder roll and front crawl • Sea Otter ages 3 – 5. Work on front and back floats and (10m), work on back flutter kick, perform kneeling dive, glides, kicking with buoyant object, and will be able to introduction to sculling, and swim 25 metres continuously. swim one metre. • Level 5 Develop front crawl (15m), learn back crawl (15m) and whip kick on back, learn stride dive and treading • Salamander ages 3 – 5 (passed Sea Otter). Work on improving floats, jumping into chest deep water water, perform head-first sculling on back, and swim 50 unassisted, kicking and gliding on front and back, and will metres continuously. be able to swim two metres. • Level 6 Front and back crawl (25m), learn elementary back stroke (15m), learn dolphin kick, tread water in • ages 3 – 6 (passed Salamander). Work on Sun Fish deep water, perform front dive, and swim 75 metres kicking and can glide on their front/back, enter deep water, continuously. float in deep water, swim with a personal floatation device (PFD), and swim five metres. • Level 7 Front and back crawl (50m), elementary back stroke (25m), learn front scull, whip kick on front, and • Crocodile ages 3 – 6 (passed Sun Fish). Development dolphin kick, learn stride entry, and swim 150 metres of front/back glides with kick, front/back swim, jumping continuously. into deep water, swim with a PFD in deep water, swim 10 metres. • Level 8, 9 & 10 Front and back crawl (75 – 100m), elementary back stroke (25 – 50m), learn breast stroke • Whale ages 3 – 6 (passed Crocodile). Increased distance (15 – 50m), sidestroke (25m), tread water, feet-first surface, of front/back glides with kick, increased distance front/ head-first surface dive with underwater swim, standing back swim, learn the sitting dive, swim 15 metres shallow dive, perform dolphin kick, and swim 300 – 500 continuously. metres continuously.

Languages, Arts & Food

Spanish – Beginner Digital SLR & Smartphone Photography You will learn the basics of conversation and how to read, Learn how to get quality photos from your Digital SLR and write and speak Spanish. For ages 16+. your smartphone. This class will cover the basics and teach you how to use them to their fullest potential. Opportunities to $110 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m. go outside for some hands-on practice with the instructor will $55 | Access Price be included during class time. Participants are expected to CP-LL-SP-09 | September 26 – October 22 bring their own DSLR and smartphone. CP-LL-SP-03 | March 31 – April 23 Banff Community High School $150 | Tuesdays, 6 – 8 p.m...... $75 | Access Price CR-IN-PH-09 | September 24 – October 29 Spanish – Intermediate CR-IN-PH-02 | February 25 – March 31 This class will help build on your basic knowledge of Spanish...... A more intermediate level of reading, writing and speaking will be taught. Ages 16+. Other Learning Opportunities During the Community Social Assessment you told us you’d $110 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6 – 8 p.m. like more learning opportunities around local history, geography $55 | Access Price and special interests. You can learn about these topics for free CP-LL-SP-10 | October 29 – November 21 or low cost from the following organizations: CP-LL-SP-01 | January 21 – February 13 • Banff Public Library banfflibrary.ab.ca – author readings, Banff Community High School photography, wine pairing etc...... • Whyte Museum whyte.org/events – history & heritage, art, local stories, etc. Music Theory for Adults 15+ • Banff Centre banffcentre.ca/events – art and leadership Learn the language of music—melody, rhythm, harmony and exhibitions and talks. more in a fun way. • Bow Valley Resource Directory – banff.ca/resourcedirectory $84 | Wednesdays, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m. visit for local groups, associations and organizations $42 | Access Price covering sports, health, environmental, music etc. CR-MU-TH-09 | September 25 – November 20 For more information about other learning opportunities, visit (no class November 5) banff.ca/events.

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Bow Valley Learning Council Chili Night The Bow Valley Learning Council provides part-time, informal, Enjoy a bowl of chili and then hang out with friends in the low- and no-cost, foundational adult learning programs in large rec room to play pool, table tennis, foosball and more. literacy, numeracy, English language learning, basic computer Free | Fridays, 6:30 p.m. and life skills. It partners with and supports various community Banff Park Church services and organizations, and advocates for healthier and ...... happier living, working and playing in the Bow Valley. Contact the Bow Valley Learning Council at 403.762.8114 Community Dinner or bowvalleylearning.ca to learn more or to register for Enjoy a main course, salad, bread, dessert, and of course, English and French language classes. great conversation with friends, neighbours, and newcomers. Everyone welcome...... $4 | Last Thursday of every month Banff Theatre Collective September to June | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Banff Theatre Collective explores, creates, and shares the 101 Bear Street theatre experience in Banff. Join the group to create theatre ...... and share information on arts and entertainment events in the Bow Valley. For more information, visit banfftheatre.ca. Games Night After enjoying a delicious meal at a Community Dinner, walk Ages 18+. across the hall and play Magic: The Gathering. Cards and Free | Sundays, 7 – 9 p.m. instruction provided. All ages and abilities. 101 Bear Street Free | Last Thursday of every month ...... | 6 – 9 p.m. 101 Bear Street Homegrown Art Show ...... Town Hall hosts an exhibition of artwork created by residents of the Bow Valley. A wide variety of art is featured, Community Table Lunch including original paintings, photographs and sculpture, as Join us for a selection of delicious food including homemade well as live music and fashion design. Opening reception soup, breads and salads. There is a kids zone, pop-up cooking March 6, 7 – 9 p.m. demos and cultural events. Every week is different. Make new friends and find out what’s happening in our community. Watch Free | Youth 17 and under social media for pop-up information. Community Table Lunch is $30 | 18+ also a Banff Food Rescue distribution point. Banff ownT Hall EV-HG-AR-09 | Friday, February 14, 7 – 9 p.m. $3 donation | Thursdays, 12 – 1 p.m. 101 Bear Street ...... Community Meals Good Food Box A great way to meet neighbours and make new friends, Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at a very low cost. The Community Meals are a regular part of small town living in Community Kitchen Program of Calgary buy directly from farmers or wholesale clubs and deliver to Banff once per Canada. In Banff, a number of churches, corporate and month. Includes 20-25 lbs. of fruits and vegetables. Register cultural groups put on lunch/dinners for everyone in the online at banff.ca/register or call 403.762.1251. community. Please check poster boards and community Facebook pages for dates and special events or call $30/month 403.762.1254. Community Meals are by donation. $25/month | Access Price

Children & Youth

School-Year Programs Mountain Adventurers (Grades 4 – 8) Mountains Adventurers is an outdoor program where students Out-of-School Club (Grades K – 6) go canoeing, mountain biking, rock climbing, and more. Led by qualified staff who specialize in outdoor recreation. This The Out-of-School Club is a provincially licensed and program is generously supported by the Pauw Foundation. accredited program offering innovative childcare during the school year, giving children time and space for creativity, $5 per day | PD Fridays, 12 – 4 p.m. independence and innovation...... Get Out (Grades 7 – 10) Get Out drop-in sports night is a fun, safe space for youth to play Out-of-School Club Hours a variety of non-competitive sports. Students get to help set the night’s agenda, choosing their sports and activities or just hanging Regular School Days 3 – 6 p.m. out. Snacks, beverages and small giveaways are included.

School Holidays and Breaks 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free | Fridays, 7 – 10 p.m. | October – May Banff Community High School Teacher Conventions 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m...... Parent-Teacher Interviews 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Basement (Grades 5 – 8) The Basement is a youth drop-in space at the Banff Canmore PD Fridays (Grades 1 – 6) 12 – 6 p.m. Community Foundation. It’s a place where youth can hang out, play games, do homework, work on art projects, create PD Fridays (Kindergarten) 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. music or just socialize. There are board games, foosball, a shuffleboard table, guitars and keyboard, books, Wi-Fi and No program on statutory holidays even a popcorn machine. There will also be weekly activities like rock climbing, skateboarding, bowling and more. Healthy snacks available. Check out the monthly schedule at Into The Wild (Grades 1 – 6) banff.ca/thebasement. This program is generously supported by the Pauw Foundation. An outdoor, nature-based program where students learn tracking, cooking, crafting and outdoor skills. Led by qualified Free | Mondays – Thursdays, 3 – 6 p.m. staff who specialize in outdoor and environmental education. | September – June Banff Canmore Community Foundation $22 | Monday – Thursday, 3 – 6 p.m. 214 Banff venue,A back door

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Music Theory for Youth Snowshoeing for Families Learn the language of music—melody, rhythm, harmony and Snowshoeing began thousands of years ago as an essential more in a fun way. For ages 10 –14. mode of winter transportation. Now, it is a fun and popular winter activity which is a great way to get some exercise and $63 | Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. get out and enjoy nature. Dress warmly. $31.50 | Access Price CR-MU-TH-19 | September 25 – November 20 $10/family | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (no class November 5) AC-TR-SN-02 | Sunday, February 9 Banff Elementary School ......

MiniLIFE Programs Book Online MiniLIFE programs are dedicated to developing a sense of community for children and their families living in Banff. For your convenience, all programs listed in this MiniLIFE helps connect families to nature, play and guide can be booked online at banff.ca/register. recreation. Come climb a tree, be curious, explore and This secure, web-based tool also allows you to grow with us. browse availability of booking a Town of Banff ...... facility, such as picnic shelters or one of the arenas at The Fenlands. Motoring Munchkins Join us on Saturdays throughout the school year where your ...... little ones can meet friends, have active play, and ‘motor’ about in the gymnasium. Parent participation required. Ages Hockey & Skate Shop 1 – 3. (No program on statutory holiday weekends) Be sure to check out a wide variety of hockey $2 | Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and skating gear on sale at The Fenlands Banff | October – May Recreation Centre. Professional, affordable Banff Elementary School skate-sharpening services are also available...... Family Nature Play Join other families for some nature-themed fun. We will start by sitting around a warm fire, listening to a story sipping on Suggest a Sport hot chocolate and then will head out into the forest to look Are you passionate about a sport or activity for animal tracks, play in the snow, and learn a little about the you’d like to share with the community? changing seasons. Contact us at [email protected] to learn how $10/family | Sundays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. we can help you host a Try-It program for locals. AC-NA-PL-11 | November 24 Try-It programs are a free or low cost way for AC-NA-PL-01 | January 26 residents to try out something new. All ideas are welcome. AC-NA-PL-02 | February 23 AC-NA-PL-03 | March 29 Banff Recreation Grounds

BanffLIFE Christmas Dinner Join BanffLife for a free community Christmas dinner. Enjoy a great meal, meet new people, and maybe even walk away with BanffLIFE a swag bag from local businesses. By donation | Sunday, December 15 101 Bear Street

BanffLIFE is the best connection and resource for young ...... adults aged 18 – 30. All programs and events are dedicated to promoting and building a healthy lifestyle for young adults Mountain Adventure living and working in Banff and Lake Louise. For more information about BanffLIFE programs and services: Program These guided programs are exclusively for 18 – 30 year olds 403.760.2423 living and working in Banff National Park. Sign up for hiking, [email protected] ice climbing, overnight hut trips, scrambles, avalanche safety banff.ca/banfflife courses and more. Special equipment is typically provided facebook.com/banfflife and most trips are introductory with no prior experience necessary. Transportation provided for all trips...... Banff & Lake Louise Ambassador BanffLIFE Huts Trip Program Have you ever been in a backcountry hut? Join our BanffLIFE Living and working in Banff and Lake Louise is your opportunity Hut Host as they head into the backcountry to disconnect and to discover Banff National Park. enjoy these user-maintained, Alpine Club of Canada huts, in • Learn about living with wildlife various locations. • How to stay safe while exploring this special place $75 | To be scheduled • Connect with your community ...... • Know what visitors ask locals Intro to Ice Climbing • Discover activities & attractions you can experience Learn the basics of ice climbing, and get introduced to a new Don’t miss this opportunity to discover more. Visit adventure. In a small group you’ll learn from some of the best banfflakelouise.com/ambassadors for dates and location. climbers and guides in the Bow Valley. Transportation, and most equipment provided. No experience necessary...... $120 | 6 – 8 p.m. BanffLIFE Pasta Night AC-BA-IC-12 | Thursday, December 19 Want to enjoy a home cooked meal, meet new people and AC-BA-IC-01 | Tuesday, January 14 play some games? Then you should join us every Wednesday AC-BA-IC-11 | Monday, January 27 for Pasta Night. AC-BA-IC-02 | Monday, February 3 $2 | Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m. AC-BA-IC-03 | Thursday, March 19 | October – May AC-BA-AV-23 | March 23 – 26 101 Bear Street AC-BA-IC-04 | Tuesday, April 7

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Non-Profit Support Staff and Board Support The Town of Banff provides free services in Banff and Lake Louise, including strategic planning, board roles, board development, policies and procedures, grant opportunities, writing and fundraising, volunteer program development and more. Visit banff.ca, call 403.762.1254 or email [email protected] for information on local resources, granting, local Avalanche Skill Training Level 1 and provincial funds, society and charity status and other non-profit resources. This is a two‐day course on how to safely travel through avalanche terrain. The first day consists of lectures on the Non-profit Workshops characteristics of avalanches, the mountain snowpack, avalanche terrain and backcountry travel as well as an The towns of Banff and Canmore offer a wide outdoor session covering avalanche transceivers. The variety of courses and workshops throughout the second day is spent in the field (in the Bow Summit area) year for non-profit boards and their members. All where we discuss how weather, snowpack and terrain Bow Valley non-profits can attend these sessions. interact to create avalanches and how we can avoid them. Workshops and sessions include: This course is based on the standards set by the Canadian Avalanche Centre and a certificate of completion is awarded • Meet and greet Bow Valley non-profits to those who attend. • Introductory grant writing courses • Intermediate grant writing courses $200 • Crafting your elevator pitch workshop AC-BA-AV-11 | November 25, 26 AC-BA-AV-21 | November 28, 29 • V olunteer recruitment and retention strategies workshop AC-BA-AV-12 | December 9, 10 AC-BA-AV-22 | December 11, 12 Town of Banff Community Grants AC-BA-AV-01 | January 21, 22 Community Grants provide support to Banff's AC-BA-AV-21 | January 28, 29 non-profit societies, community organizations, AC-BA-AV-02 | February 24, 25 and individuals. Funding is available from the Town of Banff through two grants: Community AC-BA-AV-03 | March 2, 3 Grants and FCSS Building Bridges. Annual

...... deadline and grant criteria at banff.ca/grants. Avalanche Skill Training Level 2 Support for Non-Profit Sport & Athletic Clubs Avalanches are the single greatest hazard facing backcountry The Town of Banff’s recreation team offers skiers. In this course you’ll learn about terrain, snowpack, resources and support to local non-profit weather, human decision-making and how they all interact sport organizations to help ensure your board, together to cause avalanches. We spend a lot of time coaches and parent volunteers develop and learning the safest routes to travel, and deciding when the deliver quality sport programming in Banff. time is right to step further out and ski those appealing Our staff are Quality Physical Literacy Trained lines you have your eye on. It will be a valuable investment and can provide your board members and to your backcountry experiences. Cost includes: four coaches with sport specific games, resources days of instruction, course book, use of safety and snow and recommend courses to help ensure your study equipment. A certificate will be issued on successful practices are fun, safe and aligned to the completion. National Coaching Certification Program and the Long-Term Athletic Development $400 Model. For more information, or to book a AC-BA-AV-23 | March 23 – 26 presentation, email [email protected] or call 403.762.1223.

55+ Programs

Contact the Senior Support Coordinator to find out more tax return before. Please ensure that you have all of your T slips about the programs and services listed below, or to register. as well as any medical or charity receipts.

Call 403.762.1253 or email [email protected]. Year-round | Banff ownT Hall ...... Cascade House | March 10 & 24, 2 – 4 p.m. Mount Edith | March 12 & 19, 2 – 4 p.m. Monday Lunch 101 Bear Street | March 11 & 25, 2 – 4 p.m. Join us every Monday at noon. The first and third Monday ...... Lunch is at a local restaurant and cost is standard menu pricing. 55+ Nordic Poling/Snowshoeing The second and fourth Monday Lunch is served at 101 Bear Nordic Poling, also known as Nordic Walking, combines an Street in the Pioneer Room and costs $7.50. No registration is upper body technique similar to cross-country skiing, giving required. Call 403.762.1251 for restaurant locations. you a full body workout. Equipment is available. Register the | Mondays, 12 – 1 p.m. Friday before each session. Transportation not included. No lunch on statutory holidays. | 1 – 4 p.m...... AC-UR-PO-23 | Wednesday, October 23 55+ Kitchen AC-UR-PO-13 | Wednesday, November 13 Enjoy this social interactive cooking experience. We will make AC-UR-PO-11 | Wednesday, December 11 some of the classics that will include a starter, main and a AC-UR-PO-15 | Wednesday, January 15 dessert that you will take home to enjoy. Bring containers. AC-UR-PO-12 | Wednesday, February 12 Transport provided. AC-UR-PO-26 | Thursday, March 26 $10 | Mondays, 1 – 4 p.m...... AC-HE-KI-08 | October 7 CPP/Old Age Security/Guaranteed Income Supplement AC-HE-KI-05 | November 4 Alberta Seniors Benefits AC-HE-KI-03 | December 2 If you need information or help filling out an application, call AC-HE-KI-07 | January 6 403.762.1253 for assistance or to book an appointment. AC-HE-KI-04 | February 3 Seniors Bus AC-HE-KI-18 | March 16 The Town of Banff has a 16-seater accessible shopping bus 101 Bear Street for people 55+ that runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday ...... afternoons, free of charge. Income Tax Help Taxi Pass Program Have your taxes completed free of charge by a Community The Town of Banff runs a taxi pass program for low-income Income Tax Volunteer. This is for simple tax situations only, and 55+ residents for medical appointments. The pass is good for for Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents that have filed a four free trips a month or two return trips.

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Social Well-Being

Family Wellness and after separation and divorce. This course runs in Banff or For information, to book an appointment, or to register for any Canmore whenever there is sufficient interest. of the following programs and services, call 403.762.1251, or visit banff.ca/families. Community Helpers For information, to book an appointment or to register for any Social and Emotional Support of the following programs and services, call 403.762.1119, or A family wellness worker is available to meet one-to-one to visit banff.ca/communityhelpers. support healthy social and emotional development of children and youth, to provide support during difficult life transitions— Grief Recovery Information Session such as separation and divorce—and to provide assistance This support group helps you address your old beliefs about accessing community resources and liaising with local dealing with loss, which losses have affected your life, and it schools. This free service is provided to school-aged children, helps you take actions on unresolved emotions still causing youth and their parents. you pain. This is not a drop-in program, but can be taken in an eight-week group setting led by a certified grief recovery Rainbows specialist. Rainbows is divorce and separation support for children and youth. The program is offered to students from K – Grade 6 and safeTALK — Suicide involves 10 – 12 group support sessions. The goal is to assist safeTALK suicide alert training teaches warning signs children in expressing and understanding their feelings, accepting indicating the risk of suicide. The workshop emphasizes the what has happened, and experiencing a sense of belonging in an importance of recognizing the signs, communicating with the accepting, non-judgmental environment. Information on how person at risk, and getting help/resources. This three-hour to best support children is also available for parents. course is led by a certified safeTALK instructor.

Workshops for Children, Youth, and Parents Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) In-school workshops for children and youth include: This two-day course will train you to intervene with someone healthy relationships, bullying, empathy, conflict resolution, who is suicidal. Led by a certified instructor, ASIST is an communication, digital well-being, stress management and goal intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course to help setting. These are aligned to school curriculum. Out-of-school you recognize risk and intervene when critical. workshops for children, youth and parents are developed based on community needs and issues as they arise. Community Helpers Workshop This one-day workshop is a mental health awareness Supporting Children and Youth through Separation and and suicide prevention program funded by Alberta Health Divorce Workshop Services. The program teaches how to help someone in This two-hour workshop offers skills, strategies, resources your life experiencing a mental health issue and identifies free and support to help children and youth build resilience during resources in the Bow Valley available to them.

Volunteer

Volunteering is a rewarding way to enhance your life, Bow Valley Immigration Partnership give back to the community and make new friends. All A collaborative community initiative dedicated to building a volunteer opportunities are on banff.ca/volunteer and welcoming community and improving immigrant integration. facebook.com/VolunteerBanff. Call 403.431.0705 or visit bvipartnership.com to volunteer......

Volunteer Drivers Needed Community Connections The Volunteer Driver Program provides transportation to Help newcomers settle into the community. Volunteers seniors with medical appointments in Calgary, Canmore spend time with new residents over four months to chat and Banff. This is done on a cost-recovery basis. Call and share community resources and activities. Email 403.762.1253 or email [email protected]. [email protected]...... Mentor a Student Bow Valley Food Alliance The Banff Mentoring Program aims to make a difference in the life of an elementary school or high school students. It’s A network of community members and agencies a one-hour commitment, during a school day, once a week. committed to sharing resources to improve access to Call 403.762.1124 or email [email protected]. healthy and affordable food. Opportunities include Santa’s Anonymous, community lunches/dinners ...... and food rescue. Call 403.762.1254 or email [email protected]. Roots of Empathy Parents and their new babies are invited to visit the ...... elementary school once a month from October – June to spend 30 minutes with an instructor teaching the Bow Valley Early Childhood students about a baby’s needs. Call 403.762.1124 or email [email protected]. Development Coalition A diverse group of partners who are committed to ...... working together to create child and family-friendly communities in the Bow Valley. This group welcomes Income Tax Preparation participation and input from people who are interested Help members of the community prepare their taxes. Special in supporting the lives of children aged 0 – 6 in our attention is given to eligible seniors, service sector workers community. Email [email protected]. and persons with disabilities. Call 403.762.1253 or email [email protected].

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Evening & Weekend Resources

2-1-1 Alberta Calgary Communities Against Sexual Call 2-1-1 to speak to an information and referral specialist Abuse/Violence who can help you find community and social services. You A sexual assault crisis and education service provider for can also visit ab.211.ca to search the online community Calgary and surrounding areas. Call the 24-hour line at resource directory, or chat online with a 2-1-1 representative 1.877.237.5888. from noon – 8 p.m. daily...... Bow Valley Women's Emergency Shelter Alberta Health Link After hours call 403.762.3560. Alberta Health Link has nurses on staff 24/7 providing ...... advice and general health information for Albertans. Call 1.866.408.5465 for information on diseases, treatments, staying well, and area healthcare services. Bow Valley Victim Services For victims of crime and trauma call 403.760.0197...... Alberta Works Urgent Mental Health Services Income support provides financial assistance to Albertans Offers mental health support on a walk-in basis. This who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like service provides psycho-social assessments and support food, clothing and shelter. Call 1.866.644.5135 for details. on an outpatient basis. Urgent mental health services are ...... available with no appointment through the emergency department. Banff Mineral Springs Hospital. Seven days a Distress Line week, 2 – 9 p.m. The Canadian Mental Health Association will listen and help ...... you find local services. If all you want is someone to talk to, they are here to listen. The number is staffed 24 hours a day, Kids Help Phone seven days a week for people who are in distress and require Safe, private, and non-judgemental services available 24 support, intervention and/or information and referral services. hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1.800.668.6868. Call 1.888.787.2880.

Immigrant Support

Settlement Services in the Valley to improve your English language skills, beneficial to achieving success in Canada. Bow Valley We help connect immigrants with a broad range of Connect to Health Guide services and resources to help with settlement and Learn more about healthcare services and resources integration in the community. Services provide available in the Bow Valley. Understanding and using support for permanent residents of Canada, live-in healthcare services in Canada is important for your caregivers, refugees, and temporary foreign workers adjustment and well-being. transitioning to permanent resident status. All services are free and confidential. Services support people Welcome to School in the Bow Valley Guide in Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Kananaskis. Learn more about the expectations of schools in Services are available no matter how long you have lived Canada. Understanding the Canadian school system in Canada. Individual, family, or group appointments and will help you and your child have positive school workshops are available. Counselling services are also experiences. available. Parenting Tips Guide For more information, or to access any resources Parenting is rewarding but has its challenges. Learn below, contact: simple ways to introduce discipline, establish rules 403.762.1149 and structure, talk about sensitive topics, manage [email protected] screen time, cope with stress, and more. banff.ca/settlement facebook.com/settlement.services.in.the.bow.valley Workshops & Events • Living in Canada as a Permanent Resident Passport to Settlement in Canada • Canadian Citizenship The passport will guide you through important steps • Adjusting to Life in Canada to better understand life in Canada and how to • Cross-Cultural Awareness achieve your goals. You will complete important tasks, network, and learn more about your community. Win • Canadian Income Tax Preparation prizes along the way and celebrate the completion of • Family Sponsorship your passport at a special community event. • Other specialized workshops

Connect to Language Guide Free transportation and childcare upon request. Find out about the opportunities available in the Bow

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Schooling in Canada Support • Planning before family arrives in Canada • School registration and orientation • School programming • Settlement Worker in Schools to assist with all aspects of school life • Parent information sessions • Ongoing student, family, and school staff support • Afterschool programming • New student orientation program

Programs are funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Community Connections in the Bow Valley If you are new to the Bow Valley, Community Connections volunteers can help you learn more about the community and introduce you to longer-term residents. Your connector will help you settle in the Bow Valley, share community resources and services, take part in community activities, and help you develop new social networks. Call 403.497.4471, email community. [email protected], or visit facebook.com/communityconnections.bv.

Foreign Workers in the Bow Valley If you are in Canada as a foreign worker on a Labour Market Impact Assessment work permit, on an International Experience Canada work permit, a Post-Graduate work permit, or any other work permit, and you live anywhere in the region, you can access free and confidential services including workshops, document assistance, community integration and information about permanent residence. For more information, or details on the programs below, contact:

banff.ca/tfw [email protected] facebook.com/foreignworkersbowvalley

Permanent Residents Information Sessions Sessions are for foreign nationals with work permits. Topics include work permits, visitor records, study permits, options for permanent residence, your rights and responsibilities, and more.

Options for Permanent Residency Sessions For Express Entry, Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program and others: This session is for foreign nationals who wish to stay in Canada permanently. Learn more about eligibility criteria and options for you.

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What Locals Need to Know

Banff Established to Serve Visitors incorporated in 1990, making it Canada’s first municipality Indigenous peoples have lived in this area for well over 10,000 within a National Park. years and their knowledge of the geography undoubtedly The purpose of the Town, as set out in its incorporation benefited European settlement of the mountain community. agreement, is: In the early 1880s, three Canadian Pacific Railway workers building the nation’s railway saw the potential of the natural • To maintain the townsite as part of the World Heritage Site; hot springs. The president of the Canadian Pacific Railway • To serve, as its primary function, as a centre for visitors to named the area Banff after his birthplace of Banffshire, the Park and to provide such visitors with accommodation Scotland, and the Banff Springs Hotel quickly became one of and other goods and services; the railway’s most prized properties. • To provide the widest possible range of interpretive and The natural beauty of Banff’s surrounding lakes and orientation services to Park visitors; mountains made it Canada’s first National Park and the • To maintain a community character which is consistent world’s third national park refuge, and part of the Canadian with and reflects the surrounding environment; and Rocky Mountain Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site. More than 4 million people from around the world now visit Banff • To provide a comfortable living community for those National Park every year. While the Town of Banff had been persons who need to reside in the townsite in order to in existence for a century to serve visitors, it was officially achieve its primary function.

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Residents Shape the Community are online at banff.ca/housing or available at the Banff Housing The Town of Banff has an active public engagement Corporation office, on site at Ti’nu, 547 Coyote Lane, unit program on issues that affect residents. In addition to 2106. Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. regular consultation through the year, the Town conducts a community social assessment every few years. To learn about Pets the ideas for improvements and the attributes that more than Dogs and cats need to be licensed. Fees support the off-leash 800 residents said make Banff great, visit banff.ca/talking. dog park, stocking doggie bag dispensers, and the animal shelter. Licenses also help us return lost pets to their owners New to Banff (banffmaps.ca/petconnect). License applications are available If you’re new, you’ll find some great information below about online or at Banff Town Hall. the basics of Banff. If you want to know more about anything in this guide or can’t find what you need, check banff.ca, visit Off-Leash Dog Park Banff Town Hall at 110 Bear Street, or call 403.762.1200. Dogs must be on a leash at all times in town and in the national park, but they can run free at the off-leash dog park Find a Job on Hawk Avenue, opposite the Town’s Operations office First things first—find a job in Banff. Larger employers post job (120 Hawk Avenue). It’s fully fenced, has parking and is open opportunities on their own websites and smaller stores will put during daylight hours. help wanted signs in windows. • Visit the Job Resource Centre at 314 Marten Street. Town Council Services are available in English and French free of charge. The Town of Banff is governed by an elected council made They have a job board at jobresourcecentre.com. They up of a mayor and six councillors who serve a four-year term. offer resume writing, career coaching, and also have Council meetings are open to the public and are typically held details on upcoming hiring fairs. the second and fourth Monday of each month at 2 p.m. • Local restaurants and hotels are members of the Banff Lake Report a Problem Louise Hospitality Association, which maintains a job board Have a broken streetlight in your neighbourhood? A new at bllha.ca. pothole? An illegally parked car? Report it to the Town of Banff • Job opportunities with the Town of Banff are listed through our online system, Action Request. banff.ca/action. at banff.ca/jobs. You can register for email or text notifications when a new job is posted. Get a Permit or License If you’re opening a home business or starting a construction Become a Banff & Lake Louise Ambassador project, you need a permit. Permits ensure any changes Experience, explore and connect. Learn how to receive your meet the town’s design standards and neighbourhood Ambassador Pass with experiences valued at over $500! characteristics. banff.ca/permit. banfflakelouise.com/ambassadors. Development in your Neighbourhood Find A Place to Call Home The Development Permit Viewer is an online interactive map Banff has special rules about who can live here. To live in Banff, that shows you what development projects are under review you need to work in Banff. It’s a Parks Canada regulation in your neighbourhood, and who to contact to find out more called eligible residency. It’s in place to ensure housing about them. banff.ca/development. is available to people in the community and not used as vacation properties. However, it remains difficult to find a History & Heritage place to live. Word-of-mouth is still one of the best ways to Those blue plaques you see around town highlight some of the find a place in Banff. Some landlords don’t list their properties historic homes and buildings in Banff. But that’s not all there is for rent, but rely on recommendations. Check banff.ca/housing. to Banff’s history. We have a rich heritage as the birthplace of the Canadian national parks system. See how much you can Landlords and Tenants learn about Banff’s great stories, landmarks and legends. Landlord and tenant rights in Alberta can be different from other provinces. As a tenant, you should educate yourself on your rights Cannabis Use in Banff and responsibilities. For more information, visit banff.ca/housing. The Town of Banff prohibits smoking and vaping cannabis in public places, just as the consumption of alcohol is Banff Housing Corporation prohibited in public places. Smoking cannabis is allowed The Banff Housing Corporation offers price restricted and on private property, subject to provincial restrictions or equity share homes for sale, and rental properties. Rental property policies. Outside the Town’s boundaries in Banff properties include, Ti’nu, Banff’s newest rental apartment National Park, smoking is permitted in day use areas and development. Registered Resale List and Rental applications on trails. For all local regulations, visit banff.ca/cannabis.

Photo Credit: Travel Alberta/MikeSeehagel Places Around Town

The Fenlands Playgrounds The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre is home to two Banff is a playground for all ages. Many parks offer playground arenas, a curling rink, concourse, meeting rooms, outdoor equipment safely designed for specific ages and activity. meadow and more. Spaces are available for rent in both You'll find playground equipment in these areas: the summer and winter months for weddings, corporate events, tradeshows, and more. AV and other equipment also • Rotary Park (Ages 2 – 5) available. 100 Norquay Road. 403.762.1235. • Central Park Nature Playground (Ages 5 – 12) Banff Recreation Grounds • Banff Recreation Grounds (Ages 2 – 10) The Banff Recreation Grounds is a great place for families • Banff Elementary School (Ages 5 – 12) and groups to get together for BBQs, activities, reunions • Birch Avenue (Ages 2 – 12) and more. Public spaces include the skateboard park, picnic • Park Avenue (Ages 2 – 12) areas and shelters, a sports field, ball diamonds, tennis and • basketball courts. You can book space for exclusive use for Middle Springs Drive (Ages 2 – 10) your event or gathering. 100 Sundance Road. • Jasper Avenue (Ages 5 – 10) Central Park Bow Valley Family Child Care Agency Enjoy a stroll along the paved pathway by the Bow River, This agency assists families with child care referrals and have lunch at one of the picnic tables, or bring your kids supports day-home providers. Family day homes are private to the natural playground. The Louis Trono Gazebo can be residences offering an approved service that is monitored booked for weddings or special events. Public washrooms, monthly by a qualified child development consultant. This is water bottle fillers and a bike repair station are onsite. an accredited program, which enables childcare subsidies. Located at the corner of Buffalo Street and Bear Street. Call 403.609.7392 or e-mail [email protected].

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Banff Public Library Residents of Banff get a free membership and access Rental Rate to thousands of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, and eResources. The library is also home to a variety of The Fenlands Room Rentals Resident programming, including children’s story-times, craft activities, adult interest, art installations, and special events. Concourse per hour $153 10 a.m. — 8 p.m. | Monday — Thursday 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. | Friday Concourse Day Rate 10 hours $971 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. | Saturday — Sunday Meeting Room per hour $28

Schools Meeting Room Day Rate 10 hours $138 Banff Elementary School is at 325 Squirrel Street, 403.762.4465, and Banff Community High School is at 330 Lounge per hour $74 Banff Avenue, 403.762.4411. Both are operated by the Canadian Rockies Public School Board. Lounge Day Rate 10 hours $307

Outdoor Meadow per hour $179 Daycare The Banff Child Care Centre is an accredited non-profit Arena or Curling Dry Floor per hour $123 society that provides full-time childcare for children aged 1 – 6. 349 Big Horn Street. 403.762.3339. Arena or Curling Dry Floor 10 hours $810 Day Rate Puzzles Child Care Centre provides programming seven days a week in three developmentally appropriate age groups and Arena or Curling Dry Floor per hour $35 a safe and natural outdoor play spaces. 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 (Non-Profit Sports Group) p.m. 102 Spray Avenue. 403.763.1323 The Fenlands Ice Rentals Resident Post Office There is no home delivery in Banff, so you'll need to set up a Adult Prime* per hour $220 post office box at Canada Post, 204 Buffalo Street (it’s free for residents). If you don't want to get a PO Box, you can Adult Non-Prime per hour $145 have items shipped to you by general delivery. Youth Prime* per hour $110 Registry Office Youth Non-Prime per hour $100 Vehicle registration, driver’s license renewals, marriage licenses and more can be purchased from registry offices Summer Ice (July – August) per hour $204 in Alberta. Banff’s registry office is at 211 Bear Street (Bison Courtyard), 403.762.2177. *Prime is 3:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday – Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday.

Lost & Found Park Rentals Resident Lost items turned in at Banff Town Hall are kept for a Little Bow or Norquay Picnic minimum of 30 days. If you’ve lost something, fill out a lost per hour $26 Shelter property report or call 403.762.1218. Found something? Protection Mountain Picnic Drop it off at Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear Street during per hour $33 business hours. Shelter Tennis or Basketball Court per hour $33 Resource Directory For more information on clubs, community facilities, Sports Field per hour $31 churches, etc. within our community, check our resource directory at banff.ca/resourcedirectory. Ball Diamonds – Game per hour $40

The Banff Seniors Society Tunnel Mountain Reservoir per hour $135 The Banff Seniors Society has social activities and Central Park Gazebo per hour $130 recreation opportunities for the 55+ community. Annual membership is $20. 101 Bear Street. Tea and Coffee is Check facility availability at banff.ca/register. served Monday – Friday from 2 – 4 p.m. at 101 Bear Street.

Protect your Home. Protect your Park.

Zero Waste Community Food Waste As a resident of a national park, you have an added Food waste bins are white, and you can find them at the responsibility to make sure you recycle everything you can, Beaver Street recycling depot, Hawk Avenue, Cave Avenue, keep the streets and trails free of litter, and respect the Middle Springs Drive, the intersection of Squirrel and Rabbit sensitive rivers and lakes of this special place. Help Banff Street, and Jasper Way. Collect your food scraps in a reusable become a zero waste community by reducing your personal plastic container, and toss them in the bin. Kitchen catcher waste footprint. Small actions like bringing your own bins are available for $5 at Banff Town Hall. No plastic bags or grocery bags or coffee mug add up, and set an example any garbage please! It clogs the compost machinery. to show visitors that Banff is an environmentally conscious community. Refunds on Drink Containers Save your drink containers and bring them to the Banff Bottle There are recycling bins everywhere in town. Big blue bins Depot at 152 Eagle Crescent for a refund. In Banff, it’s run by are within walking distance of your home, with smaller ones Green Bottle Depot. throughout downtown. Separate your recyclables—glass, paper products, mixed containers—and put them in the Bear Proof Bins appropriate bin. If you don’t sort properly, the entire load is All garbage and recycling bins in Banff are bear proof. That contaminated and could be sent to landfill. means they have a latch that prevents wildlife from opening

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Photo Credit: Banff & Lake Louse Tourism / Noel Hendrickson

them and getting into garbage. If animals get into garbage, Bring it to the Transfer Site they become food-conditioned, and can become aggressive as The Transfer Site is at 160 Hawk Avenue and you can drop off they search for more. This could force Parks Canada to kill the unwanted items, yard waste, etc. Residential drop-offs are free, animal—the last thing anyone wants. Don’t leave anything next but charges apply to commercial and out-of-town drop-offs. to garbage or recycling bins and don’t overstuff them. If they're Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Closed statutory holidays. full, call 403.762.1240 or report it online at banff.ca/action. Banff Re-Use It Centre Make a Donation Crossway Community Thrift in Canmore picks up non- Drop off or pick up books, toys, dishes, furniture and more for upholstered furniture and housewares in Banff. Call free at the Re-Use It Centre at 160 Hawk Avenue, inside the 403.678.9801 to schedule a pickup. Or drop off your items to Town’s transfer site. It’s open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 3 Rundle United Thrift Store at 104 Banff Avenue. p.m. Closed statutory holidays. The centre does not accept large appliances, upholstered furniture, mattresses, clothing, auto parts, tires, scrap metal/wood, infant gear (car seats, Environmental Rebates cribs, high chairs), etc. We encourage homeowners and businesses to install energy efficient appliances—they’ll save you money in the long run Get Rid of Big Stuff and are better for the environment. If appliances meet a certain criteria, you could be eligible for a rebate from the Throwing out your couch? Fridge? Mattress? If what you’re Town of Banff. Check banff.ca/rebate. Lots of rebates are trying to get rid of isn’t on the approved list at the Re-Use It also available from the provincial government for qualifying Centre, whatever you do, don’t leave it beside a garbage bin. It energy efficient appliances. Visit efficiencyalberta.ca for details may not seem like it, but it will attract wildlife into town. It’s also illegal dumping, and you’ll be issued a fine. There are several free, easy, and legal ways to get rid of large items. That Doesn’t Go Down the Drain Cooking oil, fat and grease clog the town’s pipes. Grease We'll Pick it up for Free will build up and block your entire pipe, leaving you with a Call 403.762.1240 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to drainage issue. This could leave you without water and with a Friday, and we’ll schedule a free pickup. Make sure you call costly sewer fix. Hot water and soap isn’t going to solve the first to get a day/time slot for the pickup. When that’s set, put problem. Wipe down dishes and utensils with a paper towel your item on the curb on your pickup day and a truck will come before washing. Pour fats, oils and grease in a tin can or milk by to collect it. We don’t pick up construction or renovation carton and then stick it in the freezer. After it’s frozen, toss it waste. Businesses and non-residents must pay for this service. in the trash.

Getting Around Town

Walk, Bike & Roam Traffic Dashboard The Town of Banff is just 3.94 sq. kilometres, Check the Traffic Dashboard at banff.ca/dashboard which means it's easier to get around by walking before you head out on the road. This online tool or biking—which is the best way to avoid traffic shows travel times around town, parking availability congestion. Long-term car/RV parking is tough to and local traffic cameras. find, but you can almost always find a parking spot for your bike. Explore the Park Want to explore more of the national park without a car? Visit explorethepark.ca for details on shuttles, Roam Public Transit day trips and the best times to visit key attractions in Roam is an easy and affordable way to get the summer. around. There are several local bus routes and two regional routes to get you to Lake Louise and Canmore. There’s extended service in the summer When it Snows with additional routes to Johnston Canyon, Lake The Town plows roads based on a priority system. Minnewanka, and the Cave and Basin National Main roads, bus routes and roads accessing Historic Site. Save money by buying monthly, three- emergency services are plowed first. School zones, month, or six-month passes. Get details on routes, hills and known problem areas are second priority, fares, and schedules at roamtransit.com. followed by areas that are prioritized based on gradient and volume. The Town will post temporary ‘no-parking' signs on streets to work on snow Biking removal. Keep an eye out for signs, and move your Bike racks are everywhere in Banff. Take advantage of car when required. bike parking and ride around, even in winter. Bicycles are considered vehicles, so obey the rules of the road. What You’ll Notice on the Roads Use hand signals when turning, obey all stop signs Roads aren’t cleared to bare pavement. Our goal is to and traffic lights, and ride on the road, not sidewalks. maintain a laneway wide enough for vehicles to safely Children 12 and under can ride on sidewalks. pass. We use sand instead of salt, because salt is harmful to the environment and corrosive to vehicles. Parking Plowing is prioritized over snow removal, which is only If you need to drive, be aware of parking time limits done when there’s a safety or visibility issue. on streets and in lots and parkades. Parking is at a premium, therefore, time limits exist on all parking Parking Restrictions spaces, and those limits are strictly enforced. Visit From November 15 to May 1, there’s a no-parking banffparking.ca to see parking availability and check zone on downtown streets between 2 and 7 a.m. This pc.gc.ca/banffnow for real-time parking and traffic allows crews to safely and quickly remove snow before information in the national park. business hours. Check the map at banff.ca/snow.

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Sidewalk Clearing It doesn’t matter if you rent or own your place, you’re responsible for clearing the sidewalks outside your home. You’re required to clear them to bare pavement within 24 hours of the last snowfall. Because this is a safety concern, failure to clear sidewalks could result in a fine. Sidewalks next to municipal property, paved and unpaved trails, municipal stairways (like the Tatanga stairs), and areas around public washrooms are cleared by the Town of Banff.

Community Information In addition to the Town website and events calendar, you’ll find great community information and events details in the local newspapers, at Bear Street Parkade displays, at 101 Bear Street, lower level of Wolf & Bear Mall and others. Or visit useful pages on Facebook such as @BanffTown, Banff Buy and Sell, Bow Valley Mom Hub, Canmore Banff Events, Volunteer Banff, and Bow Valley Community Connection.

Neighbourhood Connection Social neighbourhoods are safer, healthier and more fun. Be neighbourly and boost your physical and mental wellness, share interests and activities, develop a sense of belonging and get kids together to play. See banff.ca for more information:

• Neighourhood resources—block party checklist, tips on connecting with neighbours etc.

• Funds available for neighbourhood gatherings, events and projects through Town of Banff FCSS Building Bridges Grant

• Check out the new Play Boxes for kids and adults at Rotary Park. and Middle Springs Park. For more information email [email protected].

Diverse & Welcoming Community Banff has residents originating from over 50 countries. The Town of Banff supports diversity and builds a welcoming community through all of its programs and through its representation on the Bow Valley Immigration Partnership. This is a collaborative community initiative to improve immigrant integration and the community’s ability to be inclusive. Anyone can be on a working group or volunteer at events. bvipartnership.com.

Be Safe Out There

Get an Alert When There’s an Your Neighbours are Pretty Wild Emergency We share this place with wildlife like deer, elk, bears and Get a text or email when the Town of Banff issues an many other types of animals. They may venture into emergency alert. Sign up at banff.ca/alert and register town, or stay on the outskirts. But they’re here, and we with the Alert Centre. need to be aware of how our actions impact them.

Stay Informed Don’t Leave Garbage and Recycling Outside In the event of an emergency, check banff.ca, or Forgot a bag of garbage outside? Left a few bottles Twitter @Banff_Town, listen to 106.5 Mountain FM for next to the recycling bin? Dropped an empty box the Alberta Emergency Alert system. of takeout on your way home at 3 a.m.? Those are all wildlife attractants and those actions could end When Disaster Strikes up killing a wild animal. After getting into human food, an animal will continue to seek out more Make sure you know how to take care of yourself, human food rewards, and this can make them bold and your family, for at least three days. That means and aggressive. If they exhibit that behaviour, it a three-day supply of food, water, first aid materials, could force park wardens to relocate the animal, or and other items found in a basic emergency kit. euthanize the animal for safety reasons. Keep your emergency kit stocked and in a place the whole family knows where to find it. The Town of Banff emergency plan is regularly reviewed and Keep Your Distance tested through mock drills by staff and emergency Give wildlife a lot of space. Never approach them personnel so we’re prepared for all situations. Do or chase after them. Remember, this is a national your part by becoming familiar with shelter-in-place park, not a zoo. Animals are wild and can become instructions and a residential evacuation checklist at aggressive at any moment. It’s illegal to harass banff.ca/emergency. wild animals or disobey wildlife closures, and you could be fined. Carry Bear spray when you walk Report Fire or cycle outside the town, and learn how to use it. banff.ca/bears. Report all fires, including lightning strikes and unattended campfires that are spreading. Call 911. Report Wildlife Sightings Understand Smoke from Wildfire If you have an encounter with wildlife, see any large carnivores (bears, cougars, wolves) or spot elk in the In wildfire season, smoke can blow in to Banff Town of Banff, report it to Parks Canada by calling from thousands of miles away. When an air quality 403.762.1470. Try to identify the species, and advisory is in effect, all individuals living in or note the animal's description and behaviour, and if travelling within the affected area are advised to it’s wearing an ear tag or radio collar. be aware of potential health concerns, and take precautions to reduce exposure and risk. Learn about the air quality in Alberta at airquality.alberta. Don’t Attract Bears into Town ca.To learn about smoke originating from wildfires Make sure to keep your barbecue clean. The smell of elsewhere in Alberta and B.C., visit firesmoke.ca/ last week’s dinner is a powerful pull for bears. Also, forecasts/current. avoid keeping animal attractants like bird feeders on

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your patio, and don’t grow fruit-bearing trees and plants in your yard. Keep dogs on leash and never unattended. Dispose ALL waste in wildlife-proof bins. You may think you are doing your neighbours a favour by leaving refundable items, appliances or furniture beside the bins. You’re not. They can attract bears. Even furniture can retain the promising smell of home cooking. If you see garbage, bottles, or food waste left outside a bin, please report it to the Town of Banff operations line at 403.762.1240.

Emergency Contacts In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Police The Town of Banff is policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The administration line is 403.763.6600 and the non- emergency complaint line is 403.762.2226. The police station is at 335 Lynx Street.

Town of Banff Bylaw Services Peace officers enforce local town bylaws. Contact Bylaw Services at 403.762.1218 or submit a bylaw complaint online at banff.ca/action. Officers work out of Banff Town Hall, 110 Bear Street.

Fire Department Banff’s fire department is made up of full-time members and paid, on-call volunteers. The administration line is 403.762.1256, and the fire hall is at 201 Beaver Street.

Hospital The Banff Mineral Springs Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, acute care, and diagnostic services. Contact the front desk at 403.762.2222. The hospital is at 305 Lynx Street.

Parks Canada Assistance Parks Canada Visitor Safety is responsible for search and rescue throughout Banff National Park. Backcountry emergencies call 403.762.4506. Park Wardens are responsible for enforcement. Non-emergencies call 403.762.1470.

Mountain Weather It’s hard to predict the weather in Banff. We can get snow in September and balmy, blue sky days in January. It’s best to be prepared for everything, especially if you’re venturing outside for an extended period of time. Summer days can be warmer than 30C, and winter days can be colder than -30C. Always check current weather conditions and the forecast before you head out on an adventure.

Photo Credit: Travel Alberta / John E. Marriott

Services in Your Community

Bow Valley Canadian Tire JumpStart Santa’s Anonymous This national charitable program helps financially The Santa's Anonymous Christmas Hamper Drive is a disadvantaged kids participate in organized sport and community-based program in Banff and Lake Louise that recreation. JumpStart helps cover registration, equipment helps those in need during the holiday season. The program and transportation fees. 403.762.1126. starts in early November. To volunteer, make a financial donation, or apply for a hamper, visit banff.ca/santas. Bow Valley KidSport KidSport believes that no kid should be left on the sidelines, Greenhouse Gardening Society and all should be given the opportunity to experience the This society operates community greenhouses within the positive benefits of organized sports. KidSport provides Town of Banff. Plots are in high demand and are issued on support to children in order to remove financial barriers that a lottery basis, granting each winner a two-year tenure. The prevent them from playing organized sports. 403.762.1126. lottery opens for a month in mid-February, with orientations taking place at the beginning of April. To volunteer, or for Affordability Guide more information, email [email protected]. This one-stop document covers everything from housing to child care, things to do on a budget to buying household goods. Pick up your copy from Banff Town Hall, the Public Bow Valley Parent Link Library or visit banff.ca/affordability. Free programs and services supporting families with children 0 – 6 years old with a focus on: Banff Food Bank • Drop-in Stay and Play Programs The Food Bank provides food to individuals in need up to six times per year. Located at 455 Cougar Street, the back • Parent Education door of the Banff Park Church. ID is required, and families • Information & Referrals must book an appointment by calling 403.762.1060. Open Tuesdays: 11:45 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. Closed July & August. • Family Support & Relationship Counselling • Early Childhood Development Banff Food Rescue Every day, volunteers collect food that would otherwise be • Developmental Screening thrown away: bread, fruit and vegetables, milk, juice and • Toy Lending Library more. Check out Banff Food Rescue on Facebook for most up-to-date hours and distribution points. Visit banff.ca/parentlink for more

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Money Management Know Before You Owe Income Tax Preparation This session will cover how to work with your bank and keep Did you know in Canada everybody needs to file their taxes? more money in your pocket by paying fewer bank fees. If not you will miss out on Canada Child Tax Benefit, Old Age EV-MO-ON-04 | November 5 Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Working Income Tax Benefit & GST/HST credits and the many other Federal & Saving and Spending Provincial rebates and income supports. This can amount to Having a budget helps you keep more of your money while still thousands more dollars in your pocket. If you are unable to allowing you to spend. prepare your income tax benefit return yourself, the Town may EV-MO-ON-05 | November 12 be able to help. Community volunteers assist eligible Banff taxpayers who have low income and simple tax situations. Want to Own a Home? For details contact Banff/Lake Louise: 403.762.1251 or It is possible to own a home if you get the right information Canmore/MD Bighorn: 403. 678.7129. from an expert. EV-MO-ON-06 | November 19 Free Online Financial Courses It’s never too late to refresh and reboot your finances. Money Mentors is a not-for-profit money management company Banff Access Program offering a number of online courses, such as: The Banff Access Program provides a card to eligible residents offering discounts or free entrance to services like drop in sports, • Budget Boot Camp community classes, Roam Public Transit bus passes and discounts • Credit-Cross Training with partnering local businesses. • Break the Cycle: Spend Less and Save More Roam Public • R & R in Retirement Town of Banff Programs Transit • Tackle Debt • Enrich Your Kids 6 Month Local Pass Community Class Registration (50% off) • Holiday Spending Treadmill ($10 card fee) To access these courses and lots of tips and tools visit Regional Transit Single moneymentors.ca/resources. Out-of-School Club Registration (50% off) Ride Pass (50% off) Money 101 Regional Transit 10 Summer Fun Registration (50% off) A series of six, one-hour presentations on tips and tricks to Ride Pass (50% off) make your money go further. Each week our financial experts Regional Transit will cover a different topic to help set you up for success. Skate Rentals at The Fenlands (Free) Month Pass (50% off) Attend as many session as you like. Lite refreshments will be served. Register to guarantee a spot. Drop-In Recreation Programs (Free) Free | Tuesdays, 6 – 7 p.m. To be eligible, you must be living under the Banff Affordability Banff Canmore Community Foundation Measure level. Stop by the community services desk at Banff Town Hall for more information or visit banff.ca/access. Money, Money, Money Size of Family Total Before Tax This session will cover how to work with your bank and keep (Gross Income) more money in your pocket by paying fewer bank fees. 1 person $32,939 EV-MO-ON-01 | October 15 2 people $41,007 3 people $50,414 Money for Emergencies This session will cover how to make simple decisions around 4 people $61,209 saving to make sure you are ready for any unexpected 5 people $69,423 emergencies. e.g. car breaking down. 6 people $78,296 EV-MO-ON-02 | October 22 7 people $87,172

Credit in Canada Business Partnership Access Program This session will cover why having "good credit" is important Be part of the discounts offered through the Banff Access Card and for success in Canada. It can be OK to have a credit card if provide qualified applicants affordable opportunities. The program is you know how to manage it. available for Bow Valley organizations who go above and beyond to offer products and services to a segment of the population who may EV-MO-ON-03 | October 29 currently be unable to afford the full amount.

Community Events This is a sample of the many events happening in Banff. Visit banff.ca/events for the complete listing.

September Halloween Bonfire Banff loves Halloween and we celebrate every year with a big Banff Mountain Music Festival bonfire at the Banff Recreation Grounds, October 31, 7 – 9 p.m. Head to Central Park for live music, food and crafts. September 7 – 8, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. banff.ca/events. Halloween “Forest Echo’s” A celebration of fall and the sounds of the forest. Join the Town Terry Fox Run of Banff, Banff Library and local music legend Garry Gonis for a A non-competitive charity run, walk or ride that happens annually treat of stories and music exploration on Sunday, October 27. throughout the country to raise money for cancer research. For all ages. September 15 at the Banff Recreation Grounds. Family-friendly session late afternoon and “spooky” adult-only story reading early evening. Melissa's Road Race A longstanding tradition, this race has been running in Banff Banff Ekiden Relay for 40 years. banffroadrace.com. Unfamiliar with the term? Then you are likely unfamiliar with the ancient Japanese system of mail delivery. Couriers would run from station to station in a task called Ekiden. October These days, Ekiden is one of the most popular relay races in the world. The Banff Ekiden Relay on October 19 is a Banff Pride five leg race with distances varying from 4.5 km to 12.8 Banff PRIDE is a celebration of community with a number km and an overall total equal to a marathon (42.2 km) of events and activities. facebook.com/banffpride. bethereraces.com/banff-ekiden-relay. October 1 – 5.

Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Fall Community Rummage Sale Celebrate mountain culture with incredible films, books and New to town and gearing up for the ski season? Or busy photographs of adventures in the mountains. October 26 – switching to fall/winter stuff? Buy or sell at this popular November 2. banffcentre.ca. community event on October 5. Book your table online at banff.ca/register or call 403.762.1251. November Fire Prevention Week Open House Learn about fire prevention and tour the Banff Fire Winterstart 5 Miler Night Run Hall. Firefighters also host a pancake breakfast on Dress in your best costume for this night run through Banff on October 12. banff.ca/firedepartment. November 2. banffwinterstart.com.

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Remembrance Day Parade of coffee and a treat before your shift. All ages & abilities The Royal Canadian Legion in Banff hosts a parade on welcome. November 11. The parade begins on Banff Avenue and Family Day at The Fenlands travels to the Banff Elementary School for a service, before marching back to the Legion. banfflegion.ca. Celebrate on February 17 with fun activities for kids including skating, arts and crafts and more. Banff Craft Beer Festival Jon Whyte Spelling Bee & Trivia Challenge On November 22 and 23 sample amazing food from some of Banff's best pubs and restaurants, and try an offering of This annual evening of friendly competition will test your wit beers from Alberta's own breweries pc.gc.ca/banff. and memory. Spectators are encouraged. whyte.org.

Santa Claus Parade of Lights March A can’t-miss family event on November 16. Celebrate the Christmas spirit with the annual Santa Claus parade down Homegrown Art Show Banff Avenue. banfflakelouise.com. An annual showcase of art from local artists from around the Bow Valley. Any local artist can apply. December banff.ca/homegrown. New Year’s Eve April Family-friendly celebration in downtown Banff on December 31. Campfires, s'mores, fat biking, skating, and much more. Volunteer Appreciation banff.ca/newyears. Anyone who has volunteered for a Town of Banff program this year is invited to the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ. January banff.ca/volunteer.

SnowDays Festival Recycling Round-Up Celebrate all things winter with massive snow sculptures, Do some spring cleaning and drop off your unwanted street parties, skating, and more. January 15 – 26. household items to the annual recycling round-up at the banfflakelouise.com/snowdays. Beaver Street recycling depot. banff.ca/recycling.

Mountain Madness Relay Race A fun five-person relay race that includes downhill skiing, May running, snowshoeing, skating, cross-country skiing and prizes Community Rummage & Used Bike Sale for the best costume. January 24. banff.ca/mountainmadness. Hundreds of items are for sale along with used bikes and the Town of Banff’s unclaimed lost and found inventory. February Entertainment, activities for kids and BBQ. Free to attend, $25 per table to sell your stuff. Saturday, May 9, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Winter Walk Day at The Fenlands. Join us for a community winter walk. All ages & abilities welcome. Friendly dogs welcome. Dress warm. Housekeeping Olympics Housekeeping Olympians from Banff and Lake Louise Winter Active Commuting to Work Day properties showcase their professional skills in an evening of Do you bike, walk or Roam to work, if so join us for a cup competition at The Fenlands. bllhma.wildapricot.org.

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Bow Valley Victim Services Association

Attention Volunteers Our Association is currently looking for dedicated volunteers to act as Victim Advocates in the communities of Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise, Exshaw and Kananaskis.

Victim Advocates are required to provide non-judgmental support, practical assistance and information to victims of crime and trauma.

Applicants require: • good communication skills • the availability to join one of our advocate on-call teams • a willingness to participate in an extensive training program covering areas such as domestic violence, suicide intervention and sudden death • the ability to obtain a RCMP security clearance • the ability to commit to one year of services with our program • a valid driver’s license • be looking for opportunities for self development and growth

If the above challenge is of interest or you,please call 403.760.0197 or go to our website for more information. www.bowvalleyvictimservices.org

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