Masking not required while participating in indoor recreation activities

With the Alberta government’s announcement last Friday implementing mandatory masking in all public indoor spaces, participating in a City of Red Deer recreation activity will continue without any changes.

City officials say the province’s restrictions do not require masks while participating in physical fitness activity, performance activity or a worship service at a place of worship. The City’s recreation programs and services fall under this exemption.

When participants are using indoor field of play areas such as ice surfaces, soccer fields, fitness areas and pools, masking is not required.

When not participating in a recreation activity, masking is required throughout The City’s facilities, including in lobbies, hallways, change rooms, spectator zones and all common spaces. To ensure all people entering City facilities are masking up when required, disposable masks are available at the entrances of all City facilities.