December 9, 2020 UPDATE
On December 9, 2020 the Government of Alberta announced new mandatory public health measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Effective Sunday, December 13, 2020, new restrictions will limit the amount of contact between members and includes the closure of dine-in services at restaurants, as well as the closure of wellness services like hair salons, nail salons, massage and tattoo shops.
These new restrictions include:
- Masks are mandatory in indoor workplaces in Calgary and surrounding area;
- Restaurants in Calgary will be closed to in-person service. Only takeout, curbside pickup and delivery services are permitted;
- Mandatory work from home unless employeer determines that physical presence is required;
- Libraries, science centres, interpretive centres, museums, galleries, theatres, concert halls, amusement parks and water parks must close;
- Banquet halls, conference centres, concert venues and sports venues must close;
- Hotels can stay open for customers with bookings only;
- All out-of-town travel is discouraged
- Retail and customer facing businesses will be limited to 15% of fire occupancy limits;
- All indoor and outdoor social gatherings - public and private - are prohibited
- Funeral and wedding services: Maximum 10 people 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
FEDERAL
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Managing your business during COVID-19
Government of Canada: COVID-19 Outbreak update
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
Things to enjoy from Home
YOUR MIND
Calgary Public Library Digital Library
Calgary Arts Development Online Offerings
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
FUN
Spotted Jellyfish Cam at the Vancouver Aquarium
EXERCISE
Exercise using the Free Nike Training App
Sign up for FREE Yoga and Meditation classes with Yoga MCC
GROCERY DELIVERY
Instacart Grocery and Supplies Delivery
Rooted - plant based meal kit delivery service in Calgary