Alberta Government Announces Expanded Heath Measures
Premier Kenny and the Alberta Government have today announced new mandatory restrictions affecting gathering limits, retail and restaurants, as well as outdoor sport and fitness for a minimum of 3 weeks. These new measures apply to all communities with more than 50 cases per 100,000 people and with 30 or more active cases. For municipalities below the regional threshold noted above, please click here for guidance and restrictions.
To determine the rate of active cases in your region, and which public health measures apply in your area, please click here.
Please see below for restrictions affecting your operation:
Outdoor Social Gatherings
Outdoor gathering limit of no more than 5 individuals with 2 metre physical distancing mandatory between members of different households.
In effect Wednesday, May 5th
Retail
Retail operations are limited to 10% capacity (not including staff) or a minimum of 5 customers.
Curb side pickup, delivery and online services are encouraged.
In effect Wednesday, May 5th
Restaurants & Patios
In person dining is prohibited both inside restaurant and on patios. Takeout and delivery is permitted.
In effect Sunday, May 9th at 11:59 pm
Outdoor Sports & Recreation
Outdoor sports and recreation is now limited to members of your household, or if living alone to two close contacts.
In effect Sunday, May 9th at 11:59 pm
all group physical activities such as team sports, fitness classes, and training sessions
All one-on-one lessons and training activities
All practices, training and games
All indoor sport and recreation is prohibited.
We strongly urge all golf courses to remain vigilant as the safety of staff and guests remains our utmost priority and we ask that all facilities do their part to adhere to all AHS guidelines.
NAGA AB, along with our government advocate Bruce McAllister, will be reaching out to the Alberta Government tomorrow for clarification on the outdoor sports and recreation enhanced public health measures and how it affects golf. Once we know more, we will reach out with an updated bulletin.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Erica Beck
Regional Director, NGCOA Canada
President - NAGA Alberta
cc:
Robert Rousselle, Executive Director, PGA of Alberta
