Return to phase 2 of the provincial covid plan: municipal facilities

Jan 28, 2022

The Government of NB has announced the return to Phase 2 of the provincial COVID plan in effect January 28th at 11:59 p.m. The City of Edmundston wishes to advise citizens that its municipal buildings, indoor cultural, recreational and sports facilities will be accessible as of Monday, January 31st. Access to City Hall, the Sports Pavilion and the Arts Centre will be controlled, in compliance with the provincial health guidelines in place and with proof of complete vaccination.

The Recreation and Sports Department informs Sports Pavilion’s users that reservations for Monday January 31st are taken this Friday January 28th until 4:30 p.m. at 506-739-2122. The Sports Pavilion will be open as of Monday January 31st from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Indoor skating facilities will welcome ice skaters as of next week. Please check the Sports Pavilion Facebook page for updates. In the meantime, outdoor facilities, including skating rinks, cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails and various pedestrian trails remain groomed and accessible, weather permitting.

The Arts and Culture Department informs you that the Arts Centre will be open to the public as of Tuesday February 1st from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 50% visitor capacity.

Unless otherwise stated, municipal employees are all at their workstations and continue to provide services to the population. Citizens who need to meet municipal employees are asked to call in advance to make arrangements. When possible, virtual meetings or telephone discussions will be preferred.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

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CONTACT: Annie Dancause, Communications, 506.739.2085, annie.dancause@edmundston.ca