COVID-19 UPDATE - October 9th

October 9, 2020

Dear citizens,

Covid 19 Update on our Health Region

Fall is in the air, Schools are back in session and Thanksgiving is around the corner. It is time for me to give you a Covid update. First of all I want to commend you for having followed the Alberta Health Services protocole with such diligence. Your personal behaviour had a positive impact on the  Covid 19 situation in  our health region that includes the Blood Reserve and the County. After spiking  some 6 weeks ago, the number of active cases declined and stayed stable at 2 with an overall 105 cases and 5 regrettable deaths. 

This past week, we started to see a resurgence of active cases in Lethbridge and Lethbridge County. We also have a new active case in our health region. It is very important for us all to carry on doing our part, remembering to frequently wash or sanitize our hands, staying home if feeling unwell, getting tested if feeling sick or having been exposed to Covid, keep our 6 ft distancing and wearing a mask if unable to social distance. And to add to our Alberta Health  Chief Medical Doctor, keep your gathering small when you celebrate simply  to avoid  potential rapid community transmission. 

Covid 19 and Related items:

1. Halloween 
   The town supports having Halloween and allowing Trick and Treating. This is an outdoor activity. Parents will need to follow recommendations made by Alberta Health Services  and make decisions regarding the wearing of masks and gloves for their children. It will also be up to each household to decide if they want to participate and if they will place treats outside or hand them out to the children when they knock on the door or ring the bell.
   
   Have a Safe Halloween!
   
   
2. Open house for a Future Rec Center 
   Council has approved in principle the concept  of  developing an affordable  multipurpose Recreation Center.  The Pickle Ball Association is actively spearheading this idea. When the Town has  a clearer and more detailed  sense of the facility, its blueprint, its  location  and funding model as well as impact on taxation, the Town will host an open house to seek some input from its citizens. Keep posted !
   
   
3. Golf Course and new Clubhouse 
   The  Season of Golfing during Covid 19 could not have been better financially. The weather was on our side and this outdoor activity proved to be extremely popular from young to Golden Age. Thank you all for your support. Many golfers came from diverse locations in Southern Alberta and discovered our unique setting , however golfers local and non-local have voiced for years the need for a clubhouse that could complement the  beauty of our Les Ferber Course. The Golf Course Association is interested in spearheading a partnership with the Town to upgrade the facility. An open house will take place  when we are  ready to provide details about this potential new facility and its financing model. Here again, keep posted!
   
   
4. Policing and Town issues 
   Citizens have expressed concerns or are asking questions as to the role of the RCMP in Town. Due to Covid 19 gathering restrictions we cannot have a public forum to answer your questions, however we are providing an alternative model. The Town has a website where you can ask questions that you would like answered.  Our RCMP  Sergeant and myself as mayor will have a Q and S Session that is intended to offer answers and information regarding various policing issues. Please take time to send your question. Keep posted !

Enjoy a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving and take time to thank all those who make a difference in your lives. Gratitude is a great gift indeed!

It is always a pleasure to serve you all,

Mayor Kronen