June 10, 2021 Update
The Government of Alberta has announced the Open for Summer Plan, safely easing restrictions in 3 stages as vaccination targets are reached and hospitalizations decline. If Albertans continue doing their part, all restrictions could be lifted by late June or early July. As of June 10, we are now entering Stage 2, with 60% of Albertans 12+ have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and hospitalizations are below 500 and declining. We are working hard to slow the spread and must continue to do everything we can to stay safe and healthy.
Provincewide, Effective June 1, 2021 unless otherwise noted:
- Gatherings (indoors) - All indoor gatherings remain prohibited
- Gatherings (outdoor) - up to 20 people with social distancing
- Indoor recreation, entertainment and other settings - open at 1/3 of fire code occupancy
- Gym and fitness studios - open for solo and drop-in activities and indoor fitness classes with 3 metre distancing
- Funeral services - up to 20 people, indoors and outdoors (receptions permitted outdoors only)
- Wedding ceremonies - up to 20 people, indoors and outdoors (receptions permitted outdoors only)
- Places of worship - 1/3 of fire code occupancy
- Personal and wellness services - resum walk-in service
- Post secondary - resume in-person learning
- Restaurants - indoor dining permitted with 6 people per table max (indoors or outdoors)
- Retail - 1/3 of fire code occupancy (must maintain ability to distance)
- Youth activities - resume with restrictions
- Youth and adult sports - resume with no restrictionsm indoors and outdoors
- Outdoor public gatherings (concerts/festivals) - up to 150 people
- Outdoor fixed seating facilities (grandstands) - 1/3 seated capacity
- Work from home order is lifted but still recommended
Other mandatory restrictions still in effect include:
- Masks are mandatory in indoor spaces and workplaces in Calgary and surrounding area;
- Hotels can stay open for customers with bookings only;
- All out-of-town travel is discouraged
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
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