mandatory mask bylaw will go into effect in the mountain community of Canmore, Alta., at noon on Friday.The bylaw was passed during a special town council meeting held on Tuesday.
It includes public transit, vehicles for hire (such as taxis and shuttles), public spaces (such as malls, retail businesses, churches and grocery stores) and Town of Canmore facilities (including the Civic Centre, Canmore Recreation Centre and Elevation Place).A statement on the Town of Canmore’s website says the bylaw will help restore confidence for those in the community who “don’t feel safe when those around them are not wearing masks.”The website also suggests the bylaw will serve as a visual reminder that the pandemic continues, as does a health risk.“It.