April 7, 2021 Update
On January 29, 2021, the Government of Alberta announced A Path Forward, a roadmap developed to help Albertans understand how restrictions will be eased in the coming months. Step 1 changes were re-implemented to slow the spread with all other restrictions remaining in effect. We are working hard to bend the curve and must continue to do everything we can to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Step 1 changes (Provincewide, Effective April 9, 2021):
- Retail & shopping malls
- Retail services and shopping malls must limit customer capacity to 15% of fire code occupancy (not including staff).
- Restaurants, pubs, bars, lounges and cafes
- In-person service is not permitted indoors
- Restaurants, pubs, bars, lounges & cafes can open for patio dining, takeout, curbside pick-up and delivery only.
- Tables and dining parties must be 2 metres apart or separated by an impermeable barrier that will prevent droplet transmission.
- Individuals must stay seated with their dining party unless using the washroom, paying, or entering/exiting the facility. Masks must be worn indoors.
- Liquor service ends at 10:00 p.m.
- In-person dining must close by 11:00 p.m.
- No entertainment allowed (e.g., VLTS, pool tables, live music, etc.)
- Tables and dining parties must be 2 metres apart or separated by an impermeable barrier that will prevent droplet transmission.
- Entertainment and recreation facilities
- Libraries must close
- Facilities used for indoor recreation may open only for individual or household one-on-one fitness training and youth group physical activities.
- Banquet halls, community halls, conference centres and hotels
- Banquet. halls, community halls and conference centres can open for all activities. permitted under Step 1 including hosting weddings (up to 10 people) and funerals (up to 20 people).
- Personal and wellness services
- All personal and wellness services can open by appointment only.
- Walk-in services are not permitted.
- Appointments should be limited to one-on-one services.
Other mandatory restrictions still in effect include:
- Masks are mandatory in indoor workplaces in Calgary and surrounding area;
- Mandatory work from home unless employee determines that physical presence is required;
- Hotels can stay open for customers with bookings only;
- All out-of-town travel is discouraged
- All indoor and outdoor social gatherings - public and private - are prohibited
- Funeral and wedding services: Maximum 10 people for weddings and 20 for funerals with no receptions;
- Faith services: Gatherings limited to 15% of fire code occupancy
For a complete list of the new measures, and for more information, visit the Government of Alberta website.
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Government Resources
MUNICIPAL
City of Calgary Response to COVID-19
Residential Property Tax - 2020 COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures
PROVINCIAL
Updates from the Alberta Chief Medical Officer
Alberta Health Services – COVID-19 Information
Government of Alberta: COVID-19 information for Albertans
Small & Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant
FEDERAL
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Managing your business during COVID-19
Government of Canada: COVID-19 Outbreak update
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP)
INTERNATIONAL
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Resources
World Health Organization: COVID-19 Updates
Best Practices
CDC: When and How to Wash Your Hands
CDC: Cleaing and Disinfecting Your Facility
CDC: Disinfecting your Vehicle
CDC: Keeping your workplace, school, and home safe
Social Distancing
Risk mitigation tool for gatherings and events
Daily Hive: Here's how "social distancing" is defined by the Government of Canada
For Businesses
Managing your business during COVID-19
Changes to Employment Insurance
COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre
Help Prevent the Spread Posters
Microsoft, Working Remotely - The Top Remote Team Collaboration Tools
Banking
Government of Canada: Mortgage deferrals
National Bank of Canada Coronavirus Updates
CIBC Flexible Mortgage Payments
Scotiabank Coronavirus Updates
Mental Health
Talking to Children about COVID-19
Mental Health Resources for Albertans
Alberta 211 - Connecting Community Resources and Services to Albertans
Taking Charge of What you Can: A COVID-19 Toolkit
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YOUR MIND
Calgary Public Library Digital Library
Calgary Arts Development Online Offerings
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
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Spotted Jellyfish Cam at the Vancouver Aquarium
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