By rdnewsNOW staff

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Town of Ponoka announces precautionary measures in response to COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 | 5:05 PM

To help ensure the safety and wellness of Ponoka citizens and to minimize the spread of illness, the Town is implementing the following steps effective immediately in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:

– The Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex (Arena) is closed for the season (two weeks earlier than initially scheduled). All user groups have been contacted. The curling rink will close for the season on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

– The Ponoka Aquaplex is closed to the public and all Aquaplex-related programming is cancelled until further notice. All affected user groups are being notified.

– The Town of Ponoka Operations facility and Electrical Department are closed to the public until further notice.

– The Town Office at #200, 5604-50 St. remains open to the public during regular office hours with some precautions and preventative measures in place. Citizens are encouraged to mail in bill payments or pay online through their bank if possible. Late payment penalties will not be applied to payments due this month.

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– Citizens who are not feeling well or have flu-like symptoms, such as a cough, fever or shortness of breath are asked to stay home and not attend public buildings. Citizens who don’t have any symptoms of illness and do visit the Town Office are asked to use hand sanitizer at the Town Hall reception desk.

– Increased cleaning and sanitization measures are being implemented at Town facilities with an increased focus on high-touch surfaces like door handles, hand railings and common areas, in accordance with recommendations being given by health officials.

Town staff will continue working to ensure the ongoing delivery of essential Town services, including clean drinking water, waste water treatment, electrical services, curbside waste collection and solid waste management.

Outdoor recreation facilities such as the Outdoor Rink at the Arena, the skating trail in Lions Centennial Park and walking trails throughout the community will continue to be maintained by Town staff and available for public use.

(Town of Ponoka)