COVID-19 public health actions

As of March 1 Current Public Measures.

City of Edmonton repeals mask bylaw

On March 9, the City of Edmonton repealed its Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings bylaw.

Face coverings are no longer required except when using public transit, AHS-operated and contracted facilities and all continuing care settings.

The Government of Alberta has stated that privately operated businesses, which Leagues fall under, have the right to require masking in their spaces as they see fit.

The Government of Alberta has also stated that Albertans must do what is best for themselves and their family, which may include continuing to wear face coverings and practicing physical distancing.

• Leagues are no longer required by law to have staff, volunteers and attendees wear face coverings while utilizing League amenities. 
• Leagues can choose to require face-covering or masking. League or community members can also choose to wear face coverings.
• A renter can choose to require face coverings for the duration of their rental, even if the League does not.
• The Government of Alberta has stated that citizens cannot be discriminated against for choosing to continue to practice COVID mitigation measures.
• Alberta Health Services, the EFCL and the City of Edmonton do not expect Leagues to deal with confrontations or upset patrons.
• If a League or community member becomes confrontational, Leagues are encouraged to call the Edmonton Police Service’s non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 from an Edmonton cell phone. Call 911 if the situation escalates.

What measures are still in effect?

• People who have COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive are still legally required to isolate.
• Fully vaccinated (two doses or one dose of Janssen vaccine): Starting the first day of symptoms or positive test, isolate for a minimum of five days or until symptoms resolve, whichever is longer. Following isolation, wear a mask at all times when around others outside of the home for up to five more days (10 total).
• Not fully vaccinated (one dose or less): Starting the first day of symptoms or positive test, isolate for 10 days or until symptoms resolve, whichever is longer.
• If you test negative and have symptoms, you should still stay home and away from others until symptoms resolve.

• If the wedding ceremony is located at an indoor, publicly accessible venue or place of worship in Edmonton, the mask bylaw exempts the marriage officiant, wedding party, musical performers, and others directly participating in the service from wearing masks, as long as they remain distanced or separated by a physical barrier from all other attendees.
• Masks must be worn again when distance from the general audience cannot be maintained. All others attending a wedding must wear masks.

• Masks would be required when walking through the public common areas (like entry and exit points). However, there is an exemption when individuals are engaging in physical activity or eating or drinking while seated.

• Places of worship are included in the City of Edmonton’s Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw as they are enclosed buildings that members of the public have access to.
• Masks are required by the general audience during an indoor, publicly accessible religious ceremony.
• Those participating in the service or ceremony, such as faith leaders, musicians, and audience members eating or drinking as part of a rite or ceremony, are not required to wear masks as long as all those individuals remain distanced or separated by a physical barrier from the congregants and all other attendees.

• Yes, as League Board meetings fall under “workplaces.”

• City of Edmonton Peace Officers
• NOTE: Alberta Health Services, the EFCL and the City of Edmonton do not expect Leagues to deal with confrontation or with upset patrons.
• If a League or community member becomes confrontational, Leagues are encouraged to call the Edmonton Police Service’s non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 from an Edmonton cell phone. Call 911 if the situation escalates.

• Screening prior to youth activities will no longer be required.
• Parents are still encouraged to screen their children for COVID-19 symptoms.
• Capacity limits will be lifted for all venues.
• Leagues can operate on capacity limits set by the fire code.
• Limits on social gatherings will be removed.
• Mandatory work-from-home requirements will be removed.
• League board meetings and AGMs can occur in person.

• Isolation is still legally required for people who have COVID-19 symptoms or tested positive.
• Fully vaccinated (two doses or one dose Janssen vaccine): Starting the first day of symptoms or positive test, isolate for a minimum of five days or until symptoms resolve, whichever is longer. Following isolation, wear a mask at all times when around others outside of home for up to five more days (10 total).
• Not fully vaccinated (one dose or less): Starting the first day of symptoms or positive test, isolate for 10 days or until symptoms resolve, whichever is longer.
• If you test negative and have symptoms, you should still stay home and away from others until symptoms resolve.

NOTICE: THE ALLENDALE COMMINITY LEAGUE HAS IMPLEMENTED FURTHER RESTRICTIONS.

For any League based programs and activities, the Allendale Community League applies the RESTRICTION EXEMPTION PROGRAM until further notice (please view images below).

Allendale Community League hall renters and other users must follow the Restrictions Exemption Program requiring proof of vaccination or medical exemption for patrons 12 and over, and mandatory masking.

Outdoor entertainment, event and recreation facilities

[Updated Dec 21,2021]

Events and facilities that are fully outdoors (excluding washrooms), have no capacity restrictions but must maintain 2 metres distancing between households or 2 close contact for those living alone.

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Adult (over 18) sport, fitness, recreation and performance activities (Sept 20)

The following restrictions apply unless the facility or program implements the restrictions exemption program:

• • • Indoor group classes and activities are not permitted.

Outdoor events and facilities (Sept 16)

• Fully outdoor events and venues have no capacity restrictions (excluding washrooms), but must maintain 2 metres distancing between households or 2 close contact for those living alone.

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