Face coverings mandatory under provincial requirement
The Municipal Face Covering Bylaw is now suspended. At this time, the Government of Alberta's province-wide face covering requirement remains in effect.
For more information, please visit alberta.ca/masks
Provisions of the Municipal Face Covering Bylaw are activated when there are 50 or more active cases of COVID-19 in the region. At this time, provisions of the Bylaw are suspended, with the exception of mandatory face coverings on public transit. For public transit, face coverings are required regardless of the number of active cases.
While most provisions of the Municipal Bylaw are suspended, the Government of Alberta's province-wide face covering requirement remains in effect.
Please check this page often for updates on the status of the Face Covering Bylaw (No. 20/024) and the provincial face covering requirement.
When Bylaw is suspended
When the Bylaw is suspended, certain provisions of the Bylaw are not in effect. However, at this time a province-wide face covering requirement remains in place by the Government of Alberta. Here is what's currently required under the Government of Alberta:
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*required under the Municipal Face Covering Bylaw and remains in place regardless of the number of COVID-19 cases in the region. |
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Some exemptions do apply to the Province's face covering requirement. Review the latest Public Health Order (CMHO 02-2021) or visit alberta.ca/masks for more information on exemptions. |
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Provincial requirement: The Government of Alberta's province-wide face covering requirement remains in place until further notice. Municipal Bylaw: Under the Municipal Face Covering Bylaw, provisions are re-activated for a 30-day period when Alberta Health Services report 50 or more cases of COVID-19 in the region. |
When Bylaw is in effect
When the Municipal Face Covering Bylaw is in effect, the following applies:
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When provisions of the Face Covering Bylaw are in effect, individuals are required to wear a face covering in the following places:
*required under the Municipal Face Covering Bylaw and remains in place regardless of the number of COVID-19 cases in the region. |
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When provisions of the Face Covering Bylaw are in effect, business operators or owners are required to display signage in public entryways of the business or vehicle. The Municipality has developed these mandated signs, and they can be downloaded below. Businesses are not expected to deny services to visitors, as not everyone is required to wear a face covering. You and your employees are not expected to enforce the Bylaw, or to have negative interactions with customers. If a customer becomes confrontational, call 911. Proof is not required if someone claims an exception. Business owners may also sell or provide masks to customers if they choose. Signage: |
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Exceptions to the Face Covering Bylaw include:
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