September 28, 2021
Good Morning,
RE: September 24, 2021- Changes to Restriction Exemption Program On Friday, September 24, the Government of Alberta provided additional direction regarding the Restrictions Exemption Program.
Of note, coaches, instructors, trainers, referees and other sport volunteers, who are 18 and older, are now subject to the Restrictions Exemption Program.
This means that effective this Thursday September 30, anyone performing these duties in City of Red Deer owned and operated facilities are required to provide proof of vaccination, negative test result or proof of medical exemption (and must also provide personal identification).
To learn how to provide proof of vaccination, negative test result or proof of medical exemption, visit the Government of Alberta website: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/covid-19-informationrequirements-for-restrictions-exemption-program.
We understand that this is a change from the original program information that was communicated; however, we continue to receive new information from the Government of Alberta as they make changes/clarifications to the program.
As The City of Red Deer has adopted the Restrictions Exemption Program, we are required to adhere to all requirements of the program, as outlined by the Government of Alberta.
This change applies to all facilities participating in the Restrictions Exemption program; it was not a Red Deer specific decision.
Refunds are available for customers/groups who would like to cancel their bookings.
Please contact facilitybookings@reddeer.ca or 403-309-8411 to request a refund.
The Restriction Exemption Program guidance document about the Restriction Exemption Program is available here: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/covid-19-information-requirements-forrestrictions-exemption-program.
Regards,
