(Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

By Nicole Reis

City Closures

City of Meadow Lake closes municipal buildings as a precaution against COVID-19

Mar 17, 2020 | 10:02 AM

The City of Meadow Lake will be closing all municipal buildings effective Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m.

This comes as a precautionary measure in response to recent provincial recommendations to limit public gatherings in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

In a media release, the City will be closing public access to all municipally owned buildings effective tonight.

These facilities are Lakeland Library, Meadow Lake Aquatic Centre, Meadow Lake & District Arena, Meadow Lake Civic Centre, Westview Park Change Room Building, Meadow Lake Museum, Lions’ Den Meeting Room, and City Hall. Meadow Lake Curling Rink will close on Friday.

These closures will remain in effect until recommendations change from health officials.

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City staff will still continue to report for duty as normal, and all services other than recreation services will be continued. Council meetings will also still be scheduled as normal.

The city, including city councillors, can still be reached by phone and email.

The decision has been made to protect the health of residents and the staff providing services to residents.

Please continue to visit the Government of Saskatchewan website for the most up to date information.

If you are showing symptoms of the virus (fever, cough, difficulty breathing), call the Provincial HealthLine at 811 HealthLine and limit your exposure to other people.

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