Due to the recent Declaration of a State of Emergency by the Province of Saskatchewan, the Hanley Town Office will not be allowing public into the office. Please conduct your Town business over the phone @ 306-544-2223 or by email at townahanley@sasktel.net. Employees will continue to be at the Town Office during regular hours, the Foreman will be doing his day to day duties but we are discouraging contact with others, and the Transfer Station Operator will keep the Transfer Station open for regular hours with extra care being taken for his safety and yours.

3:00 p.m. – March 19th, 2020

After consulting with representation from the Hanley Seniors, the Council for the Town of Hanley have decided to close the Centennial Hall till further notice. The front door will remain locked. These preventative measures are being taken to ensure the continued health and safety of the entire community, but especially those most vulnerable.

March 17, 2020

TOWN OF HANLEY

In response to orders made by the Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan, the Coun- cil for the Town of Hanley are following the recommendations that:

NO PUBLIC GATHERING of over 250 people in any one room take place;

NO EVENT of over 50 people with speakers or attendees who have travelled internationally in the last 14 days (as of March 13, 2020) takes place;

FAITH BASED ORGANIZATIONS are no longer exempt to public gathering restrictions ordering that no public gathering of over 250 people in any one room take place; RESIDENTS HAVING TRAVELLED INTERNATIONALLY need to self-isolate and monitor their health for 14 days upon return. Travellers returning from within Canada are advised to self-monitor for 14 days upon return.

Social distancing means keeping at least one metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. This means getting rid of handshakes and hugs.

Essential services provided by the Town, such as continued clean, potable water, sewer ser- vices and snow removal will not be disrupted. The Town Office will remain open for the im- mediate future with extra precautions given to the sanitation of the public areas of the Cen- tennial Hall and the Town Office; disinfecting door handles, front counter and credit/debit pin pad for safety.

The Town is aware that there are those who do not have internet access or Facebook. Please consider who you, as a neighbour and friend, might phone to ensure they are aware and if they have any practical needs to consider dropping off groceries or medications they may need.

It is important that you receive factual information as it becomes available. These Federal and Provincial websites are updated regularly.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public –health/services/diseases/coronavirus – disease –covid – 19.html

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health – care- administration – and- provider -resources/treatment – procedures – and – guidelines/emerging –public –health – issues/2019 –novel –coronavirus