SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
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Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre Re-opens Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent The Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre re-opened the Pool and Dance Studio on September 21. This re-opening is by appointment only for scheduled activities. No dropin opportunities are allowed at this time due to restrictions from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The safety protocols that are put in place include mandatory physical distancing in all common areas, daily screening, self-checks, and staggered start and end times. Mike van der Torre, Manager of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities for Vegreville said Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre re-opened on September 21. “We have all the programs and features on our website where there is also a schedule so people can book their times. The dance studio is open for organizations to rent, we are not open for birthday parties or anything personal. Our pool is open for lane swims,
People swim at the pool on the first day of re-opening. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
private lessons, and aquafit, and everyone has to call ahead to book their times as well. We have lots of COVID-19 protocols in place. There is extra cleaning going on, there are arrows that are directing the traffic, there are no people crossing paths, the dressing rooms and change rooms are open with showers access. You go in and shower before and after and then you exit by the hot tub. Lockers are closed so you have to bring out your bags and stuff, and put it on a spot on the floor.”
Province Injects Funds into the Child Care Industry Jackie-Armstrong-Homeniuk, MLA for Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. Dear friends and neighbours: As we head into October, I hope you’ve had the chance to walk our many trails around Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville and watch the leaves change colour. During this time of great economic peril and adversity, Alberta’s government has made several commitments to create jobs and protect livelihoods. Alberta’s Recovery Plan is more than a blueprint for jobs – it’s an investment in our communities that puts Albertans on a path for
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prosperity. A more prosperous Alberta includes affordable, high-quality, and flexible child care while maintaining our commitment to safety— especially for our most vulnerable. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges in child care centres across our constituency and throughout the province and is why Alberta’s government continues to invest quality child care. In September, each licensed and approved space received $109 to help centres with the financial pressures they have been facing as a result of the pandemic. Now, Alberta’s government is proud to
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