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With Alberta moving to next stage of relaunch...

City to review plans for reopening Red Deer rec facilities

Jun 9, 2020 | 5:30 PM

The City of Red Deer says it is reviewing and analyzing re-opening plans in alignment with the guidelines outlined in Stage 2 of the Alberta Relaunch Strategy.

The provincial government announced Tuesday that Stage 2 will commence this Friday, June 12, one week earlier than previously scheduled. Under this stage, recreation amenities including recreation centres, arenas and swimming pools are permitted to open as of in accordance with public health orders and other guidelines.

City officials say it will take some time to operationalize this change in some areas, specifically for amenities such as recreation centres.

The City of Red Deer previously announced that rec facilities would remain closed through the summer.

The safety of staff and residents remains our top priority, and we are working to develop a plan to open additional amenities in a way that protects Red Deerians and prevents the spread of COVID-19.

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“We know Red Deerians are anxious to return to their favourite recreation amenities and resume their usual physical activities,” said Shelley Gagnon, Manager of Recreation, Parks & Culture. “The opening of amenities is complex, and we are working hard to balance the need to get these facilities open with the need to ensure the health and safety of everyone.”

The City says that in the coming days, staff will review the Relaunch Strategy documents to determine how to move forward with the re-opening of amenities. Staff will need to be recalled, they explain, new policies and procedures need to be developed and implemented, PPE needs to be sourced and coordinated, and facilities need to be assessed, cleaned and inspected.

The exact timing for the opening of these amenities is still under review, and we will share information and updates as timelines are confirmed.