COVID-19

COVID-19 Information

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and an increasing amount of information and resources, we will be posting all of the information here. The Village of Valemount wants to ensure residents are receiving reliable information on novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Health officials have indicated that the spread of various illnesses – ranging from colds and flu to COVID-19 – can be prevented if people stay home when sick, properly wash their hands, and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched (such as door knobs, phones, keyboards, and hand-rails).

The Village will be working with and deferring to Local Health Authorities' recommendations regarding the COVID-19 situation in BC.

BC's Restart Plan

The Province has began gradually relaxing restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. You are encouraged to review the phases and follow current restrictions. visit their website for full details: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/bc-restart-plan.

Municipal Office

The Village Office is now open to the public.

We encourage the public to continue contacting us via phone or email; make payments through online banking, email transfer, or cheque; and complete your Home Owner Grant online (new this year. Visit www.valemount.ca/home-owner-grant).

Here’s what you need to know:

At this time the Public will be required to maintain safe physical distancing based on Public Health Organization guidelines (markers on the floor will guide you).
No more than two members of the public will be allowed in the Municipal Office at one time.
Hand sanitization stations must be used as you enter the building.
A maximum of two members of the public will be allowed in the Village Office at any given time.
Visit the Municipal Office only as a last resort. Anyone with cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms must not come to the office and will be turned away.

We appreciate your patience and respect for the measures put in place to protect you, the community, and Village employees from the spread of COVID-19.

Council Meetings

The public can attend Council Meetings in 2 ways:

YouTube Live Stream: Council Meetings will be live streamed over YouTube on the “Villa Valemount” YouTube channel. Use this link to watch & participate in the public comment portion of Council Meetings: https://www.youtube.comchannelUC5_wVF4NRUpgTUZOOz-SAtg.
Council Chambers: A maximum of 2 members of the public will be allowed in the Council Chambers, due to occupancy limits to achieve social distancing.

Attending via You Tube live stream:

To WATCH Council Meetings no account is required, simply use this link to watch: https:// www.youtube.com/channelUC5_wVF4NRUpgTUZOOz-SAtg
To submit a COMMENT during the public comment portion of a Council Meeting, you will need to have a You Tube account. Once logged in you will use the chat function below the video live stream.

Public Comments can be submitted to corporate@valemount.ca up until 3 pm on the day of the Council meeting. Staff will read them out on your behalf. Comments must be regarding an item on the current agenda, and no commitments shall be made by Council in replying to a question. If your submission does not meet Public Comment requirements, it will not be presented at the meeting. Public Comment requirements can be found at http://valemount.ca/mayor-and-council.

Please do not attend Council Meetings in person if:

You have been out of the country in the last 14 days
You have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID19
Are feeling ill or displaying any symptoms consistent with COVID19

Trans Mountain and CN Workers

You may notice increased presence of CN and Trans Mountain workers in the community. The Village has been in contact with these companies regarding their protocols regarding COVID-19. Below is the CN Operations and COVID-19 Preparedness document and Trans Mountain COVID-19 Protocols.

CN Operations and COVID-19 Preparedness

Trans Mountain COVID-19 Protocols

Press Releases

- BC Restart Plan

- Playground Reopening

- Village Office and Visitor Information Centre Closure.

- Playground Closures

- Burning Permits

- Emergency Operations Center Activation

Financial Support

-Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (for businesses inpacted by COVID-19)

-Summary of BC COVID-19 Supports

-Summary of Federal and Provincial support for individuals and businesses (updated March 25, 2020)

- Canada Emergency Response Benefit Information

- BC Hydro COVID-19 Support

- Columbia Basin Trust COVID-19 Support

- BC Housing Temporary Rental Supplement

- Community Futures Fraser Fort George: If you are a small business owner trying to navigate all of the COVID-19 resources available, contact Emily at 250-562-9622 ext 130, 250-561-6416, or email general@cfdc.bc.ca.