For your information the Cities of Calgary and Edmonton have mandated the wearing of face coverings or masks in all indoor public places, including places of worship, and in all public vehicles, both effective August 1, 2020.

For more information on the City of Calgary’s bylaw, visit:

https://www.calgary.ca/csps/cema/covid19/safety/covid-19-city-of-calgary-mask-bylaw.html

Note that the bylaw adds that failure to wear a face covering where required can result in a penalty of $50, and failure to display signage can result in a penalty of $200.

For more information on the City of Edmonton’s bylaw, visit:

https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/emergency_preparedness/covid-19.aspx

Note that the bylaw adds that persons found guilty of an offence under this bylaw are liable to a fine not less than $100.

For more information on the Masks for Albertans program, why use a mask, how to use a mask, how to care for your cloth mask, how to make or buy a mask, and to print a poster on “How to Wear a Non-Medical Mask,” visit:   https://www.alberta.ca/masks.aspx.

Watch your local jurisdiction for similar requirements.

You can read our church’s strategy and response to COVID-19 here…