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Updated October 26, 2020

Mandatory Masks required for all indoor public spaces

As of October 26, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Okotoks reached 16, which invokes the bylaw for mandatory masks in all indoor public spaces in Okotoks, effective immediately. The bylaw will be in effect until actives cases are under 15 for 30 consecutive days. Learn more

Updated August 5, 2020

In response to the Alberta Government’s relaunch strategy, the second stage of the Town of Okotoks’ relaunch plan for public amenities began Friday, June 12. The Town continues to follow the direction of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the guidelines provided with the provincial relaunch strategy. Stage two includes re-opening some amenities and facilities over the several weeks, with health and safety measures in place, as well as continued adherence to physical distancing rules. Refer to the chart below for details. Note: this list is subject to change.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation Locations

Area	Status	Details
Off-leash Dog Park	OPEN with restrictions	Open with physical distancing.
Community Garden	OPEN	Open as of May 1 2020.
Park spaces, natural areas and pathways	OPEN	Open with physical distancing.
Okotoks Skate Park	OPEN	Open with restrictions and physical distancing protocols in place.
Public playground structures and outdoor fitness equipment	OPEN	Open with physical distancing protocols in place. Alberta Health Services guidelines for playground safety We encourage residents to use parks and open spaces while maintaining physical distancing. Learn more
Ball Diamonds and Playing Fields	OPEN	Will open with physical distancing and other health protocols in place. Sports teams will be able to play in-region only cohorts of up to 50 players. Guidelines for outdoor sports activities.
Outdoor Sport Courts	OPEN	Non-league singles tennis or pickleball will be permitted. Non-league doubles with members outside the same household is not allowed.
BMX Track	OPEN	With physical distancing and other health protocols in place.
Outdoor Park Restrooms	The following are OPEN: Sheep River, Riverside, Kinsmen and Off-Leash (upper parking lot) Parks and Operations Centre parking lot/BMX area.	Facilities cleaned once daily. Please use hand sanitizer upon entering/exiting.
Water Spray Park	OPEN	With restrictions, physical distancing and other health protocols in place. Guidelines for spray parks.

Municipal Facilities

Town Facility	Status	Details
Okotoks Eco Centre	OPEN	Regular hours
Southridge Emergency Services/RCMP	RESTRICTED ACCESS	Call 403-995-6400 to speak directly with an RCMP employee.
Municipal Centre	OPEN	With restrictions, physical distancing and other health protocols in place. Until this time, service continues to be offered via phone, email and online. Hours and contact information
Operations Centre	CLOSED
Okotoks Family Resource Centre	RESTRICTED ACCESS	Open for service by phone, email, and appointment. Hours and contact information
Recreation Facilities (Okotoks Recreation Centre and Pason Centennial Arenas)	OPEN	The Town's Aquatics Centre is open. Pason is not open to the public; it is available for pre-booked user groups only. The walking track and multi-purpose spaces remain closed. Alberta recreation guidelines.
Okotoks Art Gallery	OPEN	With physical distancing protocols and new safety measures in place. NOTE: All programs and rentals are cancelled
Okotoks Museum	OPEN	With physical distancing protocols and new safety measures in place.NOTE: All programs and rentals are cancelled
Rotary Performing Arts Centre	CLOSED	NOTE: All events and rentals are cancelled
Okotoks Public Library	OPEN	okotokslibrary.ca
Crescent Point Field House	OPEN	cpregionalfieldhouse.com
Duvernay Field House (Dawgs Stadium)	CLOSED
Fire Stations	CLOSED	No general public access

Finding Reliable Information

Where to find reliable information

The media is actively covering COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) and many people have questions about what is happening and how they can protect themselves. The Internet is full of information, but not all of it comes from a credible source. The following government organizations are reliable sources of information:

Alberta Health Services – Emergency Management
The provincial medical officers of health will be using this website to keep Albertans updated on the latest information available.
Alberta Health Services - Online Complaints
Sumbit a complaint about COVID-19 Public Health Order Violations
Government of Alberta – COVID-19 Information
This website provides an overview of the virus and the steps the Province is taking to protect Albertans.
Government of Canada COVID-19 information
This website provides updates on the current state of COVID-19 across Canada, and includes information and resources on social distancing, being prepared, how to self-isolate, and it also breaks down myths and misinformation and has resources and supports for businesses navigating COVID-19 disruptions.

COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool

Do you think you might have COVID-19? Take online COVID-19 self-assessment to find out what to do.

Travel and Flight Information

Effective March 12, all travellers returning from outside Canada must self-isolate for 14 days and monitor for symptoms. As more flights confirm passengers with COVID-19, Albertans should monitor their air travel even if it was limited to within Canada. Find all travel-related advice from the Alberta Government here.

Flights that have confirmed cases and the affected seats is posted online as information is confirmed:

FLIGHT INFORMATION

About the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

In response to the constantly changing COVID-19 situation, the Town of Okotoks has implemented its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) as of Thursday afternoon on March 12.

This effectively allows officials to prioritize service delivery and dedicate resources to priority areas, such as a safe supply of drinking water and policing and fire services to the community. The EOC have the authority to streamline decision-making around corporate processes.