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COVID-19 restrictions and closures for the town of Blackfalds

Dec 13, 2020 | 12:53 PM

In accordance with provincial COVID-19 regulations, new restrictions and closures are now in place in the town of Blackfalds.

The changes took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 13 and will last a minimum of four weeks.

The following adjustments are now effective:

  • Abbey Centre will be closed as of Saturday, December 12 at 10 p.m.
  • Effective Monday, December 14, the Civic Cultural Centre incl. the municipal office and Blackfalds Public Library will be closed to the public.
    • You can contact staff by phone, social media platforms and/or email. For any inquiries regarding utilities, taxes, business licenses, or other town services, please visit blackfalds.com. We also have the following forms online for your convenience:
  • Effective Monday December 14, the Operations Centre, the Wadey Centre and the Community Centre will be closed to the public.
  • Family and Community Support Services will remain open. Members of the public are encouraged to contact staff via phone (403.600.9066) or email (fcss@blackfalds.com) first, if possible.
  • Multi-Plex Arena remains closed.
  • As of Tuesday, December 8, BOLT occupancy has been reduced to a max. of 4 riders
    • Users are encouraged to purchases BOLT tickets electronically, however, if physical tickets are needed, they will be available for purchase at the FCSS office exclusively.
  • Parks and playgrounds including the outdoor rinks will remain open, although we would like to remind residents that use of these outdoor public spaces are at their own risk.
    • For the outdoor rinks, we ask that you share the ice with others and that there are no more than 10 people using the arena at one time.