As of 4 p.m. Tuesday the Alfred Jenkins Field House will be closed. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

By paNOW Staff

COVID-19

P.A. closes city facilities

Mar 17, 2020 | 4:04 PM

Non-essential Prince Albert city facilities, including arenas and the library have closed. The measures were announced Tuesday afternoon to limit the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

City Hall remains open but the public is being encouraged to do business over the phone or online.

In a media release, the city emphasized there are no reported cases of the virus in Prince Albert, but the decision was made based on low attendance and the need for caution.

“We’ve had a chance to meet with our emergency response staff and to communicate the change in service to our employees,” Jim Toye, City Manager said. “This was a difficult decision but one that will allow us to focus our attention on our essential services.”

Prince Albert’s decision comes after a string of other Saskatchewan municipalities closed their facilities on Monday. There is still no recommendation from Saskatchewan Health to shut down public facilities.

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Information on membership, program balances and refunds for city arts and recreation facilities will be posted on each facilities page on the city website and social media within 24 hours.

Facilities and Services that remain open

Cemetery
Airport
Landfill
Garbage and recycling pick-up will continues
Transit

Facilities with partial closures

At this time, City Hall will accommodate all normal business activities but there may be limited access in certain areas and changes to regular payment procedures. As much as possible, everyone is encouraged to do business over the phone or online.

Facilities Closed to the public

Alfred Jenkins Field House
Frank J Dunn Pool
Kinsmen and Steuart Arenas and Ice Removal Closed for the Season
Art Hauser Centre (Ice remains in for now)
Community Clubs including Halls and Warm up Shacks
EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts
Cosmopolitan Lodge
Margo Fournier Centre
Old Log Cabin at Little Red
Kinsmen Ski and Snowboard Centre
Prince Albert Arts Centre
Museums including the Prince Albert Historical Museum
John M Cuelenaere Public Library
Tourism Office
Mann Art Gallery
Municipal Service Centre
Old City Yards
Water Treatment Plant
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Fire Hall
Pro Shop at the Cook Municipal Golf Course

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