Today, the city of Swift Current announced that it will be closing all City-operated public recreation/leisure facilities as of Thursday, March 19 at the latest, until further notice. 

This is a preventative measure to slow down the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus in the community and to protect vulnerable citizens.  

In addition, all public lessons and programs that are held at these facilities are cancelled, effective 8:00 AM, Tuesday, March 17. 

 Facilities able to close prior to Thursday, March 19 will do so. These facilities include: 

 Innovation Credit Union i-plex, including the Swift Current Curling Club 

Fairview Arenas The Aquatic Centre The Swift Current Museum The Art Gallery of Swift Current, including the Swift Current Public Library Kinetic Park: Stockade and Palliser Pavilion Lt. Colonel Clifton Centre 

 At this time, the facilities will remain operational from a staffing standpoint; however, they will be closed to public access. All City employees have been directed to practice social distancing and to exercise proper hygiene techniques, such as regular hand-washing and coughing/sneezing etiquette, as well as to stay home if they have symptoms of a common cold or flu. 

 Swift Current CAO Tim Marcus said, “Our priority is the health and safety of our citizens and our staff. By limiting non-essential contact at our facilities, we can ensure that the essential services we offer to the public remain intact.” 

 At present, City Hall will remain open to the public; however, the City is recommending that citizens avoid attending City Hall unless necessary. 

 “We’re taking these measures to limit non-essential, person-to-person contact,” said Marcus. “For example, we’re asking residents who normally pay their utility bills at City Hall to pay via online banking and, when they have inquiries, to call or email us rather than coming in person to ask questions, for the time being. These seem like small things, but they can have quite an impact on the prevention of the spread of COVID-19, we’re learning.”