Light up the Night

Banff Centre Theatre Staff

Notice of Temporary Lay Off Continuance

With the continuation of the global COVID19 pandemic, Banff Centre continues to work and be in alignment with CUPE Local 4318, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Ministry of Alberta Labour and Immigration, Alberta Health Services, and Town of Banff to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

In accordance with the September 12, 2020 Ministerial Order No. 2020-43 from the Alberta Labour and Immigration Ministry, Banff Centre has advised all employees on temporary layoff of the extension of their temporary layoff to December 31, 2020. CUPE Local 4318 and Banff Centre have signed a memorandum of agreement that amend the six month timeline in Article 11.00 to be December 31, 2020, in order to be in compliance with the Ministerial Order.

The intention of this order is to have employees remain connected with their employers while navigating the pandemic.

While staff remain on Short-term layoff, Banff Centre will continue to provide the following Alberta Blue Cross benefits: Life Insurance, AD&D, Dental, and medical Coverage, until December 31, 2020.

The memorandum of agreement can be found here

Ministerial Order No. 2020-43 was signed on September 12, 2020.

Banff Centre sent the following (as below) notice out to employees on September 15, 2020

Dear Banff Centre Team,
The Alberta Hotel Lodging Association (AHLA) has been working with Alberta Labour and Immigration to extend temporary layoff rules for their members. Banff Centre is a member of the Alberta Hotel Lodging Association.

A Ministerial Order has been issued to extend temporary layoffs for AHLA members to the end of 2020.

This extension will allow AHLA members to maintain employment relationships with their staff and delay potentially devastating termination costs.

Banff Centre and CUPE received a copy of the ministerial order yesterday afternoon and are reviewing the details of the order.

Further communication will be forthcoming once we have had opportunity to digest the information.

Thank you,
Banff Centre Senior Leadership

You can find the order here:  Order 2020-43

Below is a link to an Interview with Matthew Flawn, Head of Lighting at Banff Centre

• Theatre Art Life An Interview with Mathew Flawn

Thanks for the photo Penny

Some Links for the start of school this fall

• Alberta Blue Cross Tips for returning to school
• Help in Tough Times Alberta Health Services
• Alberta K to 12 School re-entry
• Alberta Coronavirus information for Albertans

The new Benefits rates for September 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2020 are out.

Download: Pension and Benefit Rates – Support Staff September 1, 2020