In order to ensure that we have municipal staff available to continue to meet municipal operations we will be closing the office and shop to the public. This is part of the Village of Linden’s Business Continuity Plan and risk mitigation. We are taking this step based on the ongoing developments both outside and within Alberta and in the actions being taken by other jurisdictions. The risk of exposure is still considered low in Alberta.
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Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the Village of Linden Office and Public Works Shop will be closed to public access. We will still be conducting business, but would ask that the public please call or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) any business related items. We will continue to assess the COVID-19 situation and advise accordingly. Please watch the Village of Linden Facebook and website for updates.
http://albertahealthservices.ca/
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Updates Current up to 29March2020:
- New restrictions for mass gatherings are reduced from 50 to no more than 15 people
- Restrictions remain in place for close-contact businesses, dine-in restaurants and non-essential retail services. A full list of restrictions is available online at www.alberta.ca/essential-services.aspx
- Albertans are prohibited from attending gatherings of more than 15 people, and they must continue to observe two metres of social distancing. This includes events both indoors and outdoors, such as family gatherings, weddings and funerals. Further details are available at www.alberta.ca/restrictions-on-gatherings-and-businesses.aspx
- Emergency financial assistances details can be found at www.alberta.ca/emergency-financial-assistance.aspx
- Events are changing rapidly and Albertans are encouraged to go to www.alberta.ca/covid-19 for the latest information on COVID-19 in Alberta
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COVID-19 – The Village of Linden has taken steps to prepare and try to prevent a local COVID-19 situation in our community, as well as protect the health of staff, residents and visitors.
The Village of Linden is constantly monitoring the situation and is working within the processes of emergency management planning and business continuity for pandemic planning. As the Global Pandemic evolves, we will continue to follow the reports from Alberta Heath Services, our Provincial Authority, and the Province’s Emergency Management Agency We will update the staff and the public regularly.
To protect yourself and others:
- Use good hygiene practices, such as frequent handwashing;
- Cover coughs and sneezes;
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands;
- Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling ill;
- If you have symptoms, stay home and call Health Link 811 for instructions.
If you have symptoms and recently travelled outside Canada or were exposed to someone who has COVID-19, self-isolate - stay home and call Health Link 811 for instructions. Do not go to the ER.
If you need immediate medical attention, call 911 and inform them that you may have COVID-19.
Those interested in learning more about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are encouraged to visit www.alberta.ca/covid19
Additional COVID-19 resources
Learn more about tips to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, and prepare your household in case you need to self-isolate at home. These sites also have access to mental health and coping resources, and tips on how to prepare and even how to talk to youth about the COVID-19 situation.
The Government of Alberta COVID-19 website
The Government of Canada's COVID-19 website
The World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 website
Public health orders will now be enforced by law to protect the health and safety of Albertans. Fines for violating an order have increased to a prescribed fine of $1,000 per occurrence. Courts will also have increased powers to administer fines of up to $100,000 for a first offence and up to $500,000 for a subsequent offence for more serious violations.
The Emergency Financial Assistance web page now includes information on the federal and provincial supports/programs and a link to the COVID-19 page for more information. Community and Social Services has suspended in-person service delivery in its program offices and Alberta Supports Centres. Albertans should contact 1-877-644-9992 for more information.
The Drumheller Solid Waste Association has suspended their Recycling Services until further notice. As a result, the cardboard and newspaper recycling bins at the Linden Transfer Station and the cardboard recycling bins on the East side of the Village will NOT be emptied at this time. We are asking all our residents to keep all your cardboard and newsprint at your home/business until these services resume.
Village News & Upcoming Events
- April 1 - April Fool's Day
- April 10 - Good Friday, Office Closed
- April 13 - Council Meeting at the Village Office @ 7:00 pm
- April 15 - Easter Monday
- April 19 to 25 - Volunteer Appreciation Week
- April 22 - Earth Day
- Apirl 27 - Council Meeting at the Village Office @ 7:00 pm
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