For the safety and protection of our community, the City of Wetaskiwin has passed a bylaw that requires the wearing of face coverings or masks in indoor public areas once the threshold of 15 active COVID-19 cases is reached.

The Temporary Face Coverings Bylaw (Bylaw 1973-20) was passed September 28, 2020. Please review this section to determine when and why this bylaw is in effect.

Bylaw active as of November 3, 2020 at 4:00 pm. View Bylaw

Mandatory Masking Now in Effect for the City of Wetaskiwin

Until further notice, everyone must wear a face covering at all times in a public premises or a public vehicle, unless the person is separated from other persons by an installed screen, shield, or other barrier.

The face coverings bylaw does state several exemptions to the mandatory use of face coverings, including:

  • children under the age of 2
  • persons who are unable to place, use, or remove a face covering safely without assistance
  • persons with an underlying medical condition or disability which inhibits their ability to wear a face covering
  • persons who are seated at a table or bar at a public premises that offers food or beverage services
  • persons engaging in an athletic or fitness activity
  • persons who are caregiving for or accompanying a person with a disability where wearing a face covering would hinder the accommodation of the person’s disability
  • persons who have temporarily removed their face covering where doing so is necessary to provide or receive a service
Mask Bylaw

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MASK BYLAW

When 15 or more active local COVID-19 cases are reported, the City’s Mandatory Mask Bylaw is in effect. A face covering must be worn at all times in public premises or a public vehicle, unless you're separated from others by an installed screen, shield, or other barrier.

VIEW BYLAW 1973-20

Numbers Must Go Lower and Stay There

Even when active cases drop below 15, the mandatory mask bylaw must still remain in place for 30 days to ensure numbers consistently remain below the threshold.
When to Mask Up

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TO MASK UP

There are certain exceptions to the mandatory use of face coverings, from age restrictions and disabilities to social scenarios.
KNOW THE RULES