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By David Opinko

Taber’s face mask bylaw repealed, provincial mandate remains until July 1

Jun 29, 2021 | 10:25 AM

TABER, AB – The Town of Taber’s face mask bylaw is no more.

At Monday’s town council meeting, they voted to repeal Bylaw 22-2020, just three days before the provincial mask order is set to be lifted.

As part of Stage 3 of the Open for Summer Plan, nearly all COVID-19 restrictions Alberta will be eased as of Thursday, July 1.

READ MORE: Nearly all COVID restrictions in Alberta to be lifted July 1

“Although the Provincial mandate previously superseded the Town’s bylaw, Council has now chosen to rescind the bylaw to fall in line with the Province’s current guidelines and to create [a] consistent understanding of messaging around COVID-19,” reads a statement from the Town of Taber.

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It is important to remember that, while the municipal mask mandate is no longer in effect, residents will still need to follow the Alberta Government’s rules until Canada Day.

“The Town of Taber reminds all citizens to continue being respectful to one another, regardless if you choose to wear a mask or not. Please remember that some individuals may still feel more comfortable wearing masks, and that is okay. Continue to be kind and courteous to one another, regardless of individual beliefs.”

Town officials are also reminding the public to respect the rules of individual businesses as they have the right to decide if masks are mandatory for their own places of business and can enforce their own restrictions.

More details on provincial mask rules can be found here.