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1. Can I have a picnic in the park?

Yes. Provincial gathering regulations state no more than 50 people may gather indoors and no more than 100 people may gather outdoors.

Last Updated June 12, 2020

2. Can I have my parents or friends over to my home?

Yes. Provincial gathering regulations state no more than 50 people may gather indoors and no more than 100 people may gather outdoors.

Last updated: June 12, 2020

3. I need someone to help with care/cleaning etc. Can they still come in my home?

Yes. Contractors for household maintenance are permitted in a permanent dwelling.  It is strongly recommended that guests be pre-screened for COVID-19 symptoms by the homeowner, using these questions and wear a mask while conducting business inside the dwelling.

Last Updated June 12, 2020

4. Can I have people over in my yard for a firepit or BBQ so long as we are 2m apart?

Yes but everyone must be at least 2 metres apart at all times, including when entering the yard. Any items that are touched (gate handle) should be sanitized before and after use.

Provincial gathering regulations state no more than 50 people may gather indoors and no more than 100 people may gather outdoors.

Last updated June 12, 2020

5. Can I have a garage/yard sale?

Garage sales can be very busy with many people gathering and touching common surfaces and are not considered to be a safe practice during the pandemic. Consult the general provincial guidelines before organizing an event. There are also industry and event specific guidelines available.

Provincial gathering regulations state no more than 50 people may gather indoors and no more than 100 people may gather outdoors.

Last Updated June 12, 2020

6. Can I hold a fundraiser/bottle drive?

These events require many people touching many items and are not considered to be a safe practice during the pandemic. Consult the general provincial guidelines before organizing an event. There are also industry and event specific guidelines available. 

Provincial gathering regulations state no more than 50 people may gather indoors and no more than 100 people may gather outdoors.

Last Updated June 12, 2020

7. Can I sell something from my yard/truck?

These events require many people touching many items and are not considered to be a safe practice during the pandemic. Consult the general provincial guidelines before organizing an event. There are also industry and event specific guidelines available.

Last Updated June 12, 2020

8. Are masks mandatory in Chestermere?

No, not at this time. 

Chestermere’s Director of Emergency Management is in frequent contact with the Calgary Director of Emergency Management, our Mayor is in contact with Mayor Nenshi, and our emergency management team is closely monitoring the situation. 

At this time, we strongly recommend that people wear masks if they are going indoors, and outdoors where they feel comfortable or are required to be in close proximity with others. Please do your part to protect yourself and others. 

Last updated: August 10, 2020

9. What do we do about walking on pathways when walkers/bikers who do not give room?

We have been reminding people of the importance of this through our website and social media. We have also made our RCMP officers and Community Peace Officers aware and they are visiting high traffic places. This is a 10km per hour speed limit for cyclists and we ask that they respectfully be cautious and courteous to pedestrians.

Last updated: June 1, 2020

10. Is it possible to reinforce that people in stores wear masks?

We strongly recommend that people wear masks when in places where others are congregating. It hasn’t been mandated unless you are going to a business where the client and service provider cannot maintain the 2m distance, but we will encourage it.

Last updated: June 1, 2020

11. Are there restrictions on bringing children into grocery stores or hair salons?

If you can keep them at home, do so, to limit the number of people entering the business.

Last updated: June 1, 2020

12. Are there guidelines for occupants of a boat? Do they have to be from the same address?

We are hoping to get more guidelines from the Province on that, but don’t have any information yet. However, we do recognize that it would be challenging to be socially distant with people on a boat so we take that into consideration as we work on our local regulations. Read more in the Lake & Beaches FAQ.

Last updated: June 1, 2020

13. Where we can buy non-medical masks?

Check out the listing on our website here. If your company is supplying or selling masks, email comms@chestermere.ca to have your business added.

Last updated: June 1, 2020