Avalanche control closures in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay from Nov. 1
Small posted areas will close on and off until May 30, 2027, so check the signs before heading out.
More packaging can go in Banff's blue recycling bins
Chip bags, takeout foam, coffee cups and toothpaste tubes are now accepted at Zero Waste Stations and business recycling systems.
Banff-Kananaskis backs staying in Canada, rejects immigration questions
Early unofficial results show the riding voting well above the provincial average for a united Canada, and against all five immigration questions.
Banff Avenue 500 Block closures for Winterstart run, Nov. 7
If you live or park on the 500 Block of Banff Avenue, plan around the closure from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Banff's welcome sign has a new home at the Train Station
A new 2,000 square-metre park opened on Sept. 18, 2026, with fire pits, a terrace for the sign and views of Mount Norquay.
New drop-in rec sessions added for Pauw Pass holders
Residents with a Pauw Pass now have more ways to get active, and passes can be renewed or picked up at The Fenlands.
Johnston Canyon Trail and day use area closed until Dec. 11
Parks Canada has shut the whole Johnston Canyon site while construction work is underway, so plan your walks elsewhere for now.
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