Hinton Emergency Operations Centre

The Hinton Emergency Operations Centre has concluded it's SOLE. As result, we now operate entirely under the restrictions of the province. As such, this section will now be used to share changes in provincial statuses relevant to the community. This is provided for ease of access - please refer to the Provincial website for up to the minute information.

Physical Distancing, Provincial Group Restrictions, and Cleaning Practices Must Continue

It is essential that residents and businesses understand that suppression activities, in particular maintaining safe distances, must be maintained.

If not maintained, transmission will rapidly rebound, potentially producing an epidemic comparable in scale to what would have been seen had no interventions been adopted.

The Town, and Province, need your help to continue to restrict your activities in the interest of community health. Distancing, hand washing, and sanitizing is absolutely crucial.

Residents, businesses, and visitors choosing to remain non-compliant on physical distancing or gathering parameters can, and should, anticipate provincial fines being levied directly moving forward.

Events or Gatherings of 200 or more in an outdoor space and 50 or more indoors can, and will, be ticketed under provincial restrictions.

To view current Provincial Restrictions, please visit the Government of Alberta's COVID web site, available here.

Edmonton Continues to be a Watch Zone

Hospital Numbers being Monitored

Halloween during COVID-19

Celebrate the spookiest time of year without the fear of spreading COVID-19. From trick-or-treating to the double feature picture show, you can enjoy your favourite Halloween activities safely by taking some simple precautions. Leave the terror to monsters, ghosts and evil clowns - not the pandemic.

Read more on the Government of Alberta COVID Halloween Update

Edson Forest Area Wildfire Update

The wildfire danger in the Edson Forest Area remains LOW.  There are currently no active wildfires in the area.  

Several of our wildfires this year were caused by abandoned campfires.  Ensure you fully extinguish your campfire before you leave.  Soak it with water, stir it and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch.

Since March 1, 2020, there have been 58 wildfires in the Edson Forest Area burning approximately 6.28 ha.  One wildfire occurred before wildfire season which makes a total of 59 since January 1st.

Read the rest of the update on the Government of Alberta Website.

Canada Recovery Benefit (Federal) (repeated)

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are directly affected by COVID-19 and are not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The CRB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

If you are eligible for the CRB, you can receive $1,000 ($900 after taxes withheld) for a 2-week period.

Read more here.

COVID Test Results (repeated)

Hinton Town Council 

Early in the Town Response to COVID-19, Town Council meetings were moved to remote environments, closed to the public, and streamed online to allow for easy access by residents. However, one aspect of our Council meetings that was lost in this necessary response was Minute with Council. 

Traditionally, Residents have been welcomed to speak to Council about issues, events, celebrations or concerns during Minute with Council. At the beginning of each Council Meeting, the chair of the meeting opens the floor to the public to speak and share with Council members, administration and meeting observers. 

As we determine the "new normal" in this pandemic response, the Town of Hinton has established a procedure to take part in Minute with Council remotely, temporarily, as we prepare for further steps in our reopening plans.

This process is being established to avoid risks of public meeting teleconferencing, such as inappropriate or abusive interjections by anonymous or false identities.

We appreciate your understanding should this cause any inconvenience for you.

Please use this form to receive an invite code to join our proceedings remotely.
Should you encounter difficulty using the form, please call 780-865-6072.

Read more here.

Facility Opening Plans

For residents convenience, the Town of Hinton has prepared, and updated, the above image representing open statuses and plans for many core facilities.

For further reference on Community Services' statuses and updates, please view Friday's edition of ComServ (more information below).

Reopened

• Athabasca Riverfront Park
• Spray Park/Change Rooms
• All Outhouses
• Protective Services Building (RCMP)
• Infrastructure Services Building
• Government Centre
• West Fraser Guild
• Emergency Services Building

• Peoples Centre
• Arenas
• Pool
• Courts/Other Indoor Facilities
• Bouldering Wall will remain closed until precautionary measures are in place.
• Hinton Municipal Library
  • Phase 4 Now in Effect

• Kinsmen Park Public Washroom Facilities

ComServ 11 Available

Learn More

The next scheduled COVID-19 related update is Thursday, October 29, 2020. 

Town of Hinton Previous Update (October 15, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (October 08, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (October 01, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (September 24, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (September 17, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (September 10, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (September 03, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (August 27, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (August 20, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (August 13, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (August 6, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (July 23, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (July 16, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (July 09, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (July 02, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (June 25, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (June 18, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (June 11, 2020)
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Town of Hinton Previous Update (May 28, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (May 25, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (May 14, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (May 07, 2020)
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Town of Hinton Previous Update (April 30, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (April 23, 2020)
Town of Hinton Previous Update (April 16, 2020)