SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
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Halloween Not Cancelled Michelle Pinon News Advertiser “Halloween has not been cancelled,” stated Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee emphatically during the Sept. 22 legislative committee meeting. MacPhee said he didn’t know how the rumour started, but he quickly put an end to the gossip. He said the town would be allowing trick or treating in the town between the hours of 4 and 8 pm on October 31. Phil Rowe, Community Services Director for the Town of Vegreville, said he worked with Family & Community Support Services, and their counterparts, to come up with ideas on how to safely proceed with the time-honoured tradition in the community. A set of guidelines has been developed and were outlined by Rowe in a report to council. “All trick or treaters should be off the streets and at home or parental care by 8:15 pm. Trick
or treaters remaining/visiting at family or cohort homes after 8:15 pm is acceptable. The guidelines also included tips about residents clearly identifying their house as accepting trick or treaters with decorations. “This can be done with decorations or a well-lit house. If you are not accepting trick or treaters, please turn off lights.” There are tips for residents regarding prepackaged treats, sanitation, face masks, and physical distancing. Children are advised to only go to houses that are decorated or well-lit, to sanitize hands between home visits or wear gloves, and practice physical distancing between other trick or treaters while waiting at homes. He stated, “The health & safety of your children is of most importance to the Town of Vegreville; however, some onus must be put on the parents to
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