Local municipalities are preparing to lift most public health restrictions tomorrow (March 1, 2022) including masking and capacity limits.

In Red Deer, City staff will still be required to wear masks. The City is encouraging everyone to continue to treat each other with kindness as people’s comfort levels vary with masking.

The Town of Ponoka Chief Administrative Officer, Sandra Lund is urging the same sentiment

“We expect some people will want to continue wearing masks for a while depending on their comfort level. We encourage citizens and visitors at all Town facilities to please be respectful of people’s personal choices,” she said.

In Ponoka, hand sanitizer stations will continue to be available visitors to town facility are still encouraged to physically distance. All capacity restrictions will be listed at town facilities as well.

Planning on travelling? Check municipal masking bylaws

As you travel throughout the province, it may be wise to check the status of their local face mask bylaws. Although most local municipalities will be lifting restrictions, some places including the City of Edmonton will continue to require masking. The City will continue to have the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw in place meaning that masks will still be required in public spaces within the City until further notice.