Nobleford shuts down because of COVID-19

On March 14, facilities owned and operated by the Town of Nobleford closed to the public in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Along with our emergency services and disaster response plan, Nobleford is following guidelines from Provincial, Federal and World advisers in an effort to save lives,” said Kirk Hofman, the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Nobleford.

All equipment and apparatuses in the parks, the Nobleford Community Complex, the FCSS rooms, the Curling Rink and Lounge, Nobleford Town Office, the Museum, the Public Works shop, and the Fire Hall will be closed to the public until after April 30, 2020. The Water Reservoir and Treatment facilities will also be closed, Hofman said, but bulk water will remain open.

“Only authorized personnel will be allowed access to these facilities and those authorized at this time are Nobleford staff and Authorized Nobleford Fire Department Members,” Hofman stated. “If you require authorization to access these facilities please contact the Town of Nobleford via phone 403-8243555 or email admin@nobleford.ca.”

Hofman says that in addition to those closures, all Council, Administration, and operation meetings have also been cancelled until April 7, 2020. Payments to the town, Hofman said, can be made in the following ways: Cash and/or Cheque payments can be made through the drop box at the office; Cheque payments can be made through Canada Post – PO Box 67; and e-transfer instructions can be found on the Town of Nobleford website.

“Internet and phone are the basic requirements for business communication now,” Hofman said. “Fortunately, Nobleford has Fiber Optic broadband throughout town.”

Although Hofman himself is currently isolated at home due to travelling abroad, he said he is doing his work from home.

“Nobleford always plans for future and prepares for potential issues, but this COVID -19 is unprecedented in our lifetime,” Hofman said. “It is required that everyone understand that self distancing and isolation is a life or death initiative.”

Hofman asked everyone strives to be considerate and isolate or at minimum, physically distance from others in order to avoid this potential deadly virus.