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Vegreville Residents Complying with Face Covering Regulations

Vegreville Residents Complying with Face Covering Regulations

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Since the Town of Vegreville’s Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw came into effect more than three weeks ago no tickets have been issued by Municipal Enforcement.

Phil Rowe, Community Services Director for the Town of Vegreville, said compliance has been very good in the community to this point. “To date, no enforcement tickets have been issued. The focus has been on education and it appears to be working fairly well.

There have been four complaints about customers not wearing masks and two complaints about stores with incorrect signage. The signage matters were cleared up immediately by the store owners. In relation to the four personal complaints, the people had left the store before officers arrived. There are two concerns that appear to be surfacing right now:

1. Correct wearing of masks. They must cover your entire mouth, nose, and chin.

2. Medical mask exemptions. People who are medically exempt should have a certified doctor’s note or card stating the exemption. The public should keep in mind that those medically exempt should be treated with respect.”

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