BIG LAKES COUNTY 5305-56 Street Box 239, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 T / (780) 523-5955 F/ (780) 523-4227 For Immediate Release Big Lakes County Response To COVID-19 March 18, 2020: Since January, Big Lakes County has been carefully monitoring and developing a proactive strategy to address any risks associated with COVID-19 for our residents, visitors, and employees. Moving forward, we will continue to work closely with Alberta Health Services and the Alberta Emergency Management Agency in monitoring this rapidly changing situation. On March 17, 2020, Premier Jason Kenny declared a Public Health Emergency in an effort to combat the growing spread of COVID-19. We would like to assure you that the interest of community health and safety is our priority. Effective immediately, the County is taking the following steps to help reduce the risk to our residents, visitors, and employees. Big Lakes County will continue to fully operate core services, including Fire Services, Utilities, Solid Waste, Airports, and Road Safety throughout the duration of this pandemic. Changes to County Operations • Big Lakes County Administration Buildings & FCSS Offices – CLOSED Effective immediately, the Big Lakes County Administration Buildings and Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Offices are closed to the public until further notice. Information and services will be available by phone (780-523-5955) and email (
[email protected]) only. The County staff directory can be found here: https://www.biglakescounty.ca/contact/county-directory • Utility Penalties – WAIVED Big Lakes County is waiving all penalties on utility bills for the months of April and May.