Lac La Biche County Recreation Facilities and COVID-19

Published: June 13, 2021

Update (June 13, 2021): Due to a staff-related tragedy, the Bold Center will not be reopening as originally planned on Monday, June 14. Instead, the facilities will be open for stage two activities (as outlined on our website) on Wednesday, June 16. However, the food court at the Bold Center, outdoor sports fields at the Bold Center, and Portage Pool will be available as originally planned on Monday, June 14.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this difficult time.

The Province’s announcement of its “Open for Summer” plan means that County facilities, programs, and services can begin returning to regular operations. Below is a list of different recreation and social service programs that the County runs, and how each stage of Alberta’s re-opening plan will affect what can be safely offered.

Please note that all details are subject to change based on Alberta Health Services’ restrictions, and that these dates are based on current estimates from the Government of Alberta. The timing of each stage may shift depending on the ever-changing state of the pandemic in Alberta.

Area	Stage 1 (June 1, 2021)	Stage 2 (June 14, 2021)	Stage 3 (July 5, 2021)
Bold Center Front Desk Hours	Monday to Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm Saturday/Sunday: closed Doors open for pick-ups.	Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-10 pm Saturday/Sunday: 9 am-5 pm *Begins June 16, 2021	Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-10 pm Saturday/Sunday: 9 am-5 pm
Fitness Centre and Field Houses	Closed due to restrictions.	Monday-Friday: 6 am-10 pm Saturday/Sunday: 9 am-5 pm Open for drop-ins and personal training. *Begins June 16, 2021 3 meters of physical distancing must be maintained at all times. Masking is no longer required for exercise but strongly encouraged for all participants, especially during indoor exercise classes or in small spaces with limited ventilation. Masks are required when not engaging in fitness activity such as moving in between equipment or changing in locker rooms.	Monday-Friday: 6 am-10 pm Saturday/Sunday: 9 am-5 pm Open for drop-ins and personal training.
Indoor Facilities	Available for wedding and funeral rentals (receptions must be held outdoors).	Available for all rentals with restrictions on numbers.	Available for all rentals.
Bold Center Arenas	Closed due to restrictions.	Available for open ice. *Begins June 16, 2021	Available for open ice.
Portage Pool	Closed due to restrictions.	Monday-Friday: 11 am-3 pm (lane swim: booking required), 4:30 pm-6 pm (public swim: reduced capacity), 6 pm-7 pm (lane swim: booking required). Saturday: 12 pm-1 pm (lane swim: booking required), 1 p -3 pm (family swim), 3 pm-5 pm (public swim) Sunday: 12 pm-1 pm (lane swim: booking required), 1 pm-5 pm (Toonie swim)	Open (see attached schedule). Follow Portage Pool on Facebook for more information.
Paul Richard Memorial Spray Park	Will open pending repairs. Updates will be posted on County social media.	Open Friday, June 11 at 9 am.
Recreation Memberships	N/A due to restrictions.	Memberships will be unfrozen at client’s request. *Begins June 16, 2021	All memberships will be unfrozen.
Equipment Rentals	Rental equipment available for outdoor use.	Rental equipment available for indoor and outdoor use.	Rental equipment available for indoor and outdoor use.
Fitness Programs	Fitness classes will continue online. Personal training is available.	Small groups can train in-person. Personal training is available. The biking group starts June 17. See the Bold Center’s Facebook page for more information.	In-person and virtual options will be available for fitness classes starting July 5, using the curling rink for physical distancing. Register online at www.boldcenter.ca/activellbc.
Recreation & Culture Programs	Spring session begins.	Registrations for summer programs begin. *Begins June 16, 2021	Summer Shack program will run Monday-Friday 12:30-4:30 pm for ages 6-12 starting July 5 at Dumasfield and Young’s Beach playgrounds. Look for the Park & Play Fun Van at area parks. Volleyball and Basketball Sports Camps open. Register online at www.boldcenter.ca/activellbc.
Aquatic Programs	N/A	N/A	Lessons start July 5. Register online at www.boldcenter.ca/activellbc.
FCSS/Young Family Connections	Virtual programs, package pick-ups, and the Mental Health Challenge are available. See the FCSS Facebook page for more information.	Wheeling Wednesdays will be offered in-person. See the FCSS Facebook page for more information.	In-person programs offered include: Child Mind camps, Art in the Park (ages 0-6), Super Kids (ages 7-9), Teen Social Club (13-17), Tween Scene (ages 10-12), and Junior Family Summer Fun. See the FCSS Facebook page

For all COVID-19 Provincial / AHS restrictions and information, visit this link.