The health, safety and well-being of our residents, staff and visitors is our city’s priority. 

Here is a collection of information and resources regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including updates from the Government of Alberta, Government of Canada and the City of Beaumont. 

Public Health Emergency Declared (UPDATED Sept. 20)

Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, largely in unvaccinated Albertans. New measures to protect the health care system, stop the spread, and increase vaccination rates have come into effect.

This includes new restrictions on restaurants, indoor gatherings, weddings and funerals, retail, entertainment venues, and indoor sport and fitness beginning Sept. 20. Measures in workplaces, indoor private gatherings, places of worship, schools and children’s activities, as well as mandatory masking and physical distancing in all indoor public spaces begin Sept. 16.

Starting Sept. 20, businesses or event organizers who choose to implement a program checking patrons for government-issued proof of vaccination or a recent negative privately purchased COVID-19 test will be able to have an exemption to restrictions. If a business or service chooses not to require proof of vaccination, they will be required to adhere to the new health measures.

For full details on these measures, visit the Alberta government's website.

Get Vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccines are available to all Albertans ages 12 and up. Appointments and walk-in options are available in Beaumont and Edmonton. For more information about the vaccine safety, eligibility and to find a location for your shot, visit the Alberta government’s website.

Prevent the Spread

Vaccines greatly reduce the spread of COVID-19 and help prevent you from getting severely sick if you do get infected, however, we continue to encourage the community and our employees to practise healthy hygiene habits, including:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Stay home if you are sick
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• Do not share water bottles or similar containers
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces and objects

New information about COVID-19 is being shared on a regular basis on the Government of Alberta website.

City of Beaumont Updates

City Buildings

City facilities have reopened to the public. As per provincial measures, masking and physical distancing are mandatory in all indoor public spaces. 

For all city facilities, we encourage visitors to follow best hygiene practices, such as using the hand sanitizer provided. Please do not visit if you are feeling sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19.

In order to continue to provide as many services as possible to residents, the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre, Beaumont Community Centre, and the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre will be participating in the Restriction Exemption Program.

The Government of Alberta has updated the guidelines for the Restriction Exemption Program (REP) regarding youth sport, fitness and performance activities, the following updates will be applied for all City of Beaumont recreation facilities, effective September 30 at 5:00 a.m.:

• Adult (18 and older) coaches, officials, other volunteers and parents involved with or supporting an exempt children/youth program under the restriction exemption program (17 and under) do require proof of vaccination or testing and ID.
• Youth aged 12-17 must show proof of vaccination, medical exemption, or a negative test result to enter any facility while not participating in an activity.
  • This includes spectators or using the concourse and common areas.

• Anyone ages 18+ will be required to show proof of vaccination, medical exemption, or a negative rapid test result within 72 hours of a visit to facilities.

Click here to see a flow chart of the guidelines for entering the City's recreation facilities.

From September 20 to October 25, proof of a single dose is considered acceptable if the dose was given more than two weeks before visiting a facility. After October 25, proof of double vaccination is required.

All other vaccine-eligible visitors will be required to follow the Alberta government's guidelines set out for the Provincial Restrictions Exemption Program.

Civic Office – Open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We continue to operate with reduced staff and will be closed during the noon hour.

Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre – The pool is open for drop-in swimming, lane swim, swimming lessons, and public and scheduled family swim. Cleaning wipes and disinfectant are available for all users. In order to continue to provide as many services as possible to residents, the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre will be participating in the Restriction Exemption Program. Visit the BSRC webpage for more details.

Centre Communautaire Beaumont Community Centre – Open for bookings and events. Please call 780.929.1221 for information or to book. In order to continue to provide as many services as possible to residents, the CCBCC will be participating in the Restriction Exemption Program. Visit the CCBCC webpage for more details.

Operations building and Fire Hall – These buildings are all closed to the public. In case of an emergency, please call 911.

Special Event Permissions

The city has resumed accepting applications for special events in the community. Please note that approval may be subject to changes in provincial health orders.

Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library

The Beaumont Library is currently open. Visit their website or their Facebook page for more information and available services.