September 17, 2021
To our Cranston Community,
Thank you for your patience as we review and work through the new Alberta Covid-19 restrictions. As you may be aware, on the evening of September 15, 2021, the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services announced a new optional ‘Restrictions Exemption Program’ (REP) in which participating businesses can continue to operate as usual with minimal restrictions. For more information on these restrictions, please follow: https://www.alberta.ca/covid-19-public-health-actions.aspx
After extensive discussion between Senior Management and our Board of Directors, the Cranston Residents Association has decided to actively participate in this program. The health and safety of all our residents, employees and community has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority.
Effective Monday, September 20, 2021, anyone over the age of twelve (12+) will be required to show one of the following: proof of vaccination, a privately-paid negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) or rapid test no more than 72 hours before, or provide a medical exemption letter in order to access indoor programs, events and amenities. All residents, regardless of vaccination, will continue to have access to outdoor programs, events and amenities. Please see detailed chart below for further information.
This pandemic has been extremely challenging for not-for-profit recreation businesses including the Cranston Residents Association, in addition to so many others. The Cranston Residents Association believes that participating in the REP is a necessary step we need to take in order to support the overall health and safety of our residents and employees, to sustain regular business operations, and to continue to create the safest possible environment for our community.
As we transition into next steps we please ask that you are respectful towards all staff enforcing these new restrictions. Please remember, they are not the ones who have made these decisions, they are following the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services recommendations. We kindly remind everyone that we are all humans trying our best to navigate this transition, with the health and safety of everyone at top of mind.
We appreciate your continued support and cooperation,
Board of Directors, Cranston Residents Association
| Date: | New Requirements: |
| September 20- October 25th | Visitors twelve (12+) and over will be required to show one of the following to gain access to indoor programs, events and amenities: Show proof of one (1) vaccination; A privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test no more than 72 hours before; Please note tests from AHS or Alberta Precision Laboratories are not permitted A medical exemption letter |
| October 26th-onwards | Visitors twelve (12+) and over will be required to show one of the following to gain access to indoor programs, events and amenities: Show proof of two (2) vaccinations; A privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test no more than 72 hours before; Please note tests from AHS or Alberta Precision Laboratories are not permitted A medical exemption letter |
Effective Monday, September 20th:
| Indoors at Century Hall | Outdoors at Century Hall Park |
| Visitors over the age of twelve (12+) will be required to show proof of vaccination, a privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test no more than 72 hours before, or provide a medical exemption letter in order to access indoor programs, events and amenities. Vaccination proof will be a one-time occurrence for individuals with a double vaccination and a two-time occurrence for individuals waiting to receive their second dose. More information on this process to be communicated shortly. | All individuals will continue to have access to all outdoor programs, events and amenities- with physical distancing. Washrooms will be exempt and accessible in the skate change-room, masks are required. |
| Vaccinated individuals (12+) will have access to all indoor programs, events and amenities- with physical distancing. Masks are required in all indoor public spaces. Unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask during pick-up/drop-off of all camps and youth programs and will not be permitted to stay in the facility. | |
| Residents are welcomed to continue to bring (5) guests indoors at Century Hall. Guests will be required to show proof of vaccination, a negative test or medical exemption letter to access indoor amenities. Guests will be required to stay with the resident they are accompanying. | Residents are welcomed to continue to bring (5) guests to the outdoor park. Guests will be required to stay with the resident they are accompanying. |