On the same day provincial officials announced the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases had reached 419, the City of Spruce Grove announced new measures it is taking to try to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in its community. “Effective immediately, all playground equipment and the Spruce Grove Skate Park is temporarily closed to the public,” the city said on its Facebook page Wednesday. “We have been monitoring the situation and have seen excellent compliance from residents regarding these amenities, however, we feel the safety of our residents is of the utmost importance and this is a necessary step to reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus.” Officials from the city located a short drive west of Edmonton also announced it is