Edmonton Mandatory Masks

• Edmonton drops mandatory mask bylaw as province introduces legislation to limit COVID-19 rule-making

  During a special council meeting, Edmonton councillors voted 8-5 in favour of rescinding the city's face coverings bylaw after a lengthy discussion on the topic.

  Politics

  Mar 8, 2022
  
• City of Edmonton wants resident input on mandatory mask bylaw

  One day before the province lifts nearly all of its COVID-19 public health measures, the City of Edmonton is asking residents to weigh in on its mandatory mask bylaw.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2022
  
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• Edmonton city council aims to decide when to deactivate mandatory mask bylaw on Friday

  Even though the Alberta government will lift its mask mandate on July 1, when to lift the City of Edmonton's mask bylaw won't be decided until at least Friday.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Edmonton extends mandatory mask bylaw until December 2021

  Edmonton city council has voted to extend its mandatory face covering bylaw until Dec. 31, 2021. The bylaw can be rescinded if needed.

  Health

  Nov 20, 2020
• Edmonton seeing 97% compliance rate on mandatory masks: city

  Masks or face coverings have been mandatory in all indoor public spaces and on public transit in Edmonton since the beginning of August and the city says the compliance rate sits at 97 per cent.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2020
• Man charged with assault following racist rant at Edmonton liquor store

  A 61-year-old man has been charged after a racist rant was caught on video at a north Edmonton liquor store earlier this month. 

  Crime

  Aug 19, 2020
• Edmonton residents 80% compliant with new mandatory mask bylaw, city says

  Enforcement officers patrolled 160 areas over the long weekend, including transit, recreation centres, places of worship and businesses.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2020
• Mixed reaction to Edmonton’s mandatory mask bylaw on Day 1

  Edmonton's mandatory face mask bylaw took effect Saturday.

  Health

  Aug 1, 2020
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• Face masks are mandatory for Edmonton kids over 2. How can they be made comfortable?

  Experts offer advice on how to encourage mask use for children.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2020
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• Edmonton city council passes bylaw to mandate masks in all indoor public spaces

  Edmonton city council has passed a bylaw that will mandate masks or face coverings in all indoor public spaces, as well as on public transit, effective Aug. 1. 

  Health

  Jul 29, 2020