By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Lacombe allowing garage sales, but virtual events highly preferable

May 3, 2020 | 8:28 PM

Garage sales can go ahead in Lacombe, according to the municipality, but residents are strongly encouraged to hold them virtually instead.

The City suggests that virtual sales can be done via platforms such as Kijiji and Facebook, and those options allow for contactless or curbside pick-up.

Physical sales will be permitted but organizers must follow all Provincial Health Orders and recommendations from Alberta Health Services, including:

• No more than 15 people are allowed in one indoor or outdoor location.

• Gatherings of fewer than 15 people must maintain a physical distance of two metres (six feet) from one another. Garage or yard sales must occur in spaces that allow for the mandated physical distancing.

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• People may not host or attend a garage sale if they or anyone they live with is experiencing the following symptoms: cough, fever over 38°C, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat.

• Sani-stations with hand sanitizer or disinfectant sprays should be available for use.

• Use of personal protective equipment such as gloves and non-medical masks are advisable; remember to use a new pair of gloves for each task or you risk spreading the virus with contaminated gloves. If you are handling cash, use a different pair of gloves for each transaction.

The City says notifications for garage sales can be posted on the notice boards at the Lacombe Memorial Centre and at the Gary Moe Auto Group Sports Complex parking lots.

Garage sale signs posted on streets and boulevards are prohibited and could result in fines as per section 6 of the Community Standards Bylaw 468.