Bow Valley Learning Council
Unit 203 - 111 Banff Avenue Banff, AB, Canada

Basic computer/digital skills are an important part of everyday living. We can help you with your computer/digital questions! You don't need to be an English language learner to get help!

Coming up! Contact Brenda Stanton at [email protected] for more information.

Introducing the new Exshaw Family Drop-in program! We welcome caregivers and children ages 0-6 for two hours of play and social connection with other young, loc...al families. Toys and stories will be provided, as well as guest presenters to explore parenting topics and resources for families. Proof of vaccination is required for adult participants in compliance with the Restrictions Exemption Program. Program Dates: Mondays, November 1 - December 13 from 10 - 12 p.m. Location: Exshaw Legion (16 Heart Mountain Dr, Exshaw) For more Bow Valley Family Resource Network Programming please visit https://bit.ly/canmorechildandfamilyprograms Banff located Bow Valley Family Resource Network programs can be found here https://bit.ly/3qQToGn

We have 6 spaces open for our Infant Sleep Support sessions in November! Learn research-based information on sleep and your infant from a certified sleep consul...tant. The first session is an information-based presentation and is followed by group sessions to further discuss strategies, refine skills, and gain insight and support from peers. Parents/caregivers will gain knowledge on: - Causes of sleep challenges - Healthy sleep habits - Sleep training techniques - Recommendations on when to start sleep training Location: Will take place on Zoom Presentation Date: November 4, from 9 - 11 a.m. Group Sessions: November 18, 25, and December 2 from 10 - 11 a.m. Register here https://bit.ly/canmorechildandfamilyprograms

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Are you too busy to make it to our in-person English classes? Are you an intermediate-advanced English learner and want to focus on your listening, reading and writing? Sign up for our next session of Online English Works for You - starts next Tuesday, November 2.

"Right now, every day is so out of the normal because days are not regular days anymore and, at the same time, every day seems the same. Being on leave from wor...ks has placed me in a situation where we must use our creativity to stay active and find meaning in the seemingly dullness of the new normal. Personally, I try to create my day by being in nature as much as possible to practice self care. And then my activities in the community. I am involved with the Banff Food Rescue. These are challenging times for the whole community, so I have found meaning by being part of a team that secures food for people and that is a great source of inspiration for me. I also find meaning and inspiration by going inwards, and by connecting with friends and family both in Canada and in Mexico, I try to check in with them as often as possible from a distance, using the amazing tools we have nowadays, which keep us connected and close. I try to remain strong and healthy and to motivate my friends and loved ones to do so as well. ... I think we should take care of each other, even if we know each other or we don’t. Smile at each other at the supermarket, it is free so just give it away!" __________ Meet Banff local, Elia! Read our full interview here http://www.meetthelocals.ca/story/elia __________ Stories of Resilience What has it been like to live in the Bow Valley in the last 12 months? . Hear from local residents as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in the Bow Valley. They each share their unique challenges, fears, hopes, and lessons learnt during this unique time in history . The Stories of Resilience project was brought to life through a collaboration of local organizations: Bow Valley Immigration Partnership - BVIP artsPlace Kristy Wolfe Photography Canmore Museum With special thanks to Community Connections in the Bow Valley Browse all the stories here http://www.meetthelocals.ca/stories _________ #BowValleyLocals #WelcomeToTheBow #BowValleyStories #BowValleyLife #BowValleyCommunity #BowValleyNetwork #Banff #Canmore #LakeLouise #BanffLakeLouise #Kananaskis #Community #Culture #Immigrants #Storytelling #Diversity #Inclusion #BowValley #MountainLife #StoriesOfResilience

With just three months until the first day of summer (not that we're counting or anything), we're happy to announce that summer registration for Big Fun and ...specialty camps begins on March 29! Big Fun camps run from July 5 - August 27, and are offered for children and youth ages 5-11. Our specialty camps (including those with our partner Trail Sports ) are offered for kids ages 6-15. Visit us online here http://bit.ly/canmoredaycamps to learn more about Big Fun and specialty camps, and mark March 29 on your calendar so you can secure a spot for the best camps summer has to offer.

Elevation Place will be open soon! Find out what you need to know before going:

You can learn about your rights, responsibilities and rules as a Permanent Resident of Canada in this free online session with Settlement Services in the Bow Valley. Register today. See poster for details.

Whatever you can give is appreciated - ideas are listed on the poster.

Have you read through Settlement Services in the Bow Valley’s newsletter for December yet? There is information included there about different courses offered held in the month of December as well as other local information.

The Banff Public Library offers a pick-up and home delivery service so you can still enjoy all the books they have in the library, at home.

As a reminder, the new mandatory measures from the Province of Alberta go into effect Sunday, Dec. 13. For details, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-publi...c-health-measures.aspx We know these measures are hard and demand a lot of sacrifices from our community at a time when we normally come together to celebrate. Please be kind to your neighbors and know that there are resources to support you if you are struggling. These changes also impact our municipal facilities: Elevation Place and the Canmore Recreation Centre will close on Sunday. This closure will result in the temporary lay-off of most recreation and facilities staff working at these buildings. We are incredibly proud of the work these staff have done over the past number of months to safely deliver front-line recreation services and programming to the community. The library will be offering contactless curbside pickup by appointment and their book drop will still be open for returns. Canmore Civic Centre, Public Works (including Bylaw Services), and Firehall will be closed to the public, with administrative staff working from home and in-person services only available by calling for an appointment. Day shelter will remain open for afternoon drop-in at the Canmore Civic Centre. As we wait for provincial guidelines for how to manage outdoor ice surfaces, we will start with developing the non-boarded rinks at Rundle Crescent, Peaks of Grassi, and at Our Lady of the Snows. The pond and boarded ice rinks will not be usable at this time and will be opened when safe to do so. For details, visit our website: https://canmore.ca//coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-c If you need mental support during these hard times, call the toll-free 24/hour support line: 1.877.303.2642

Government help is available for those who qualify as a result from losing your job due to Covid-19.

Having an emergency food supply plan in case y out need to isolate, is a really great ideal. Here are some tips below: