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While the arenas have closed down, Black Diamond administration has kept its municipal building open.

"This is what our new normal looks like," said Dr. Deena Hinshaw

“For a Fire Chief in quarantine, it is a challenge to feel disconnected," said Canmore Fire-Rescue's Walter Gahler "But the important thing to recognize is it’s not about me or any one person, it is about the community as a whole, the vulnerable population, the older, the medically compromised – it’s about protecting those folks."

The courts will no longer allow any members of the public in the courtrooms unless they are required for the matter before the court, including media and witnesses. Legal counsel is allowed to access the courthouse for urgent court-related business.

Tim Korthuis launched Foothills COVID-19 Volunteers and Anastasiya Shapka started Stone Soup Okotoks, both Facebook groups, to connect those in need with people who can help provide services, food or other items, information, ideas, and even just socialization.

Scott Seaman Sports Rink closed effective March 16, and the municipal building will be closed to public.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw experiencing cold symptoms

On Monday morning, Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau announced to the country they will be denying entry to people who are not permanent residents or Canadian citizens. Airlines will receive the formal order to ban all travellers presenting symptoms from getting on an airplane.

OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency announced new screening questions for travellers arriving Monday following a weekend of disarray at points of entry into the country, especially airports.