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As COVID-19 numbers continue to fall in Manitoba, the city has announced the limited reopening of recreation and leisure facilities and some libraries previously closed due to the pandemic.
In a statement on Wednesday, the city said it’s also recalling around 75 temporary and part-time employees who were laid off due to public health orders.
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Beginning March 8, the following recreation and leisure facilities will re-open for limited fitness services: Chief Peguis Fitness Centre, Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex, Elmwood Kildonans Pool, Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, Freight House Recreation Centre, Kinsmen Sherbrook Pool, Pan Am Pool, Sergeant Tommy Prince Place and St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool. Pools will remain off-limits.
St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Fitness facilities will open at a limited capacity, allowing residents to use the space in two-hour time blocks. While each facility will have its own procedures, all will close for 30 minutes in between the blocks for cleaning.
Pools and arenas remain closed. There will be no group classes offered at this time. Gyms must follow all provincial guidelines.
People wanting to use the gym will need to book their slot online, up to 30-minutes before the time period. When they arrive already dressed for activities with a QR code, one person from the household must provide contact information. That contact information will be stored for 21 days in the event of a public exposure.
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Fitness facilities, more libraries to reopen on limited basis in Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg is reopening a number of recreation and leisure facilities with limited service and recalling about 75 employees.
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Posted: Feb 24, 2021 12:02 PM CT | Last Updated: February 24
City of Winnipeg fitness facilities, closed since October due to the COVID-19 restrictions, are beginning to reopen. Pools and arenas will remain closed until further notice.(Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press)
The City of Winnipeg is bringing back some its temporary employees who were laid off earlier in the pandemic, as it begins to reopen its libraries and fitness facilities.