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15 Jul

COVID-19 UPDATE #21-07 Opening of Municipal Facilities

Township of Algonquin Highlands logoFor Immediate Release

Algonquin Highlands, Ontario
Thursday, July 15, 2021
3:00 PM

Release #21-07

Subject: Township of Algonquin Highlands COVID-19 Update - Opening of Municipal Facilities

The Township of Algonquin Highlands remains under a declared State of Emergency.

The Algonquin Highlands Emergency Control Group continues its assessment of the continually-evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation and its potential effects on Algonquin Highlands.

This update includes information regarding the opening of certain Municipal facilities.

New Information:

As of Monday, July 19, 2021 the following municipal facilities will open to the public with limited numbers in the facilities:

  1. Township Office – 1123 North Shore Road
  2. Trails Office – 20130 Hwy. 35
  3. Airport Terminal Building – 1168 Stanhope Airport Road

In accordance with Provincial regulations, face masks will be mandatory and physical distancing of 2m will be required while inside all facilities.

Although these facilities will be opening to the public, staff is strongly encouraging appointments continue to be made, with staff, if it is absolutely necessary for an in person meeting.

All Recreation Centres will remain closed until further notice.

Reminders:

  1. Frequently Asked Questions:  Find out how Township operations have been impacted by COVID-19 on our Frequently Asked Questions page
  2. Other Questions:If you cannot find the answer to your question on the Frequently Asked Questions page you may email your question to [email protected] or call 705-489-2379 ext. 369 and leave a message with your questions.  Your email or phone call will be returned during normal business hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.  If your phone call or email is an emergency, please call 911.

We thank the public for their understanding as we work toward keeping our community safe and healthy in this uncertain time.

Contact Information:
Mike French
Fire Chief/CEMC
Township of Algonquin Highlands
(705) 489-2379 ext. 369
[email protected]

Dawn Newhook
Clerk/Emergency Information Officer
Township of Algonquin Highlands
(705 489-2379 ext, 369
[email protected]