Sts'ailes Bulletin - Covid-19 Update (May 12th, 2020)

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We are treading a new path for Sts’ailes during this global pandemic. Our first priority is to protect our people. Our efforts contribute to the regional, provincial, and national efforts to reduce the spread of the virus so that our medical health system does not get overburdened.

Due to everyone’s cooperation, there are no cases of COVID-19 in the community today. Thank you all for your efforts, and we must stay the course and continue these efforts.

Amendment to the Sts’ailes Interim Law

Effective May 12, 2020, the Sts’ailes Interim COVID-19 Virus Community Protection Law (also known as the Sts’ailes Interim Law) was amended:

To increase from two (2) residents to up to six (6) residents of the community from different residences to gather on Sts’ailes lands and residences.

The law requiring physical distancing (remaining 2 metres or six feet apart from one another) remains in place. This means ensuring where you gather provides physical distancing at all times.

For Example:

Gatherings on Sts’ailes Lands: gatherings at the Main Beach or Soccer Field is increased to six (6) people. These six (6) people can be from different residences. The physical distancing of two (2) meters or six (6) feet must be maintained by those from different residences.

Gatherings in Residences: up to six (6) guests are permitted at your residence at one time, with a maximum of ten (10) people in total. This means a residence with six (6) people permanently residing there can have four (4) guests. The physical distancing of two (2) meters or six (6) feet must be maintained by those from different residences.

This amendment (and other safety measures) will be revisited by Chief & Council on May 26, 2020. The Community Gate remains in place. Community residents and staff or companies will have continued access as approved by the law.

EOC Level One

As of April 30, 2020, we returned to Activation Level One with moderate staffing in a virtual EOC and providing greater support to the COVID-19 Interim Law Enforcement Team.

Returning to EOC to Level One does not mean that the safety measures and laws put in place are lifted or less serious.

EOC Level One Means:

  1. The physical EOC location closed, and a virtual EOC remained open (which means the Council Chambers will reopen for day-to-day operations);

  2. The Sts’ailes Interim COVID-19 Virus Community Protection Law (also called “the Interim Law”) remains in effect;

  3. Mandatory Safety Measures in Sts’ailes facilities remain in place;

  4. Sts’ailes will continue to stay informed of the Medical Health Official guidelines, our Sts’ailes Nursing Staff advisements, and our Pandemic Plan;

  5. The EOC team meetings will be reduced from every weekday to twice a week, every Monday and Thursday at 9:00am (virtual/on-line meetings);

  6. EOC staff are expected to continue to fulfill their duties on EOC days or as required, and to attend the EOC team meetings;

  7. We must be prepared to move forward at any time if the situation calls for a higher activation level;

  8. We must also be prepared for other potential upcoming emergencies (i.e. flooding and fire season).

What About the Interim Law and the Community Gate?

  1. In Response to the COVID19 Pandemic Sts’ailes has enacted the Sts’ailes Interim COVID19 Virus Community Protection Law. The Interim Law outlines regulations and restrictions for entrance into the community, gatherings in homes and public places, as well as regulations for social distancing.

  2. The Interim Law is still in effect with the amendment outlined on page one of this news bulletin.

  3. We are concentrating more of our efforts in supporting and enhancing the Enforcement Team: Sts’ailes Officials, Gate Staff, and Admin Support Team that technically assist the Officials.

  4. To report a breach of the LAW contact the Lands Manager or Lands EA at 604-796-2116 Monday- Friday 8-4; for after-hours call 604-997- 7404. The name of the person reporting the breach will be kept confidential.

  5. If you are concerned for community safety or excessive noise due to parties or members under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please call 911.

  6. The Community Gate is still in place.

These are very challenging times for all of us. The weight of what we are facing as individuals and as a community takes a toll on every individual. Please keep this in mind at all times.

Our Enforcement Team is doing their job in the face of a brand new situation, with very serious consequences. Your patience and understanding is necessary at this time.

What Does This Mean For The Administration?

  1. The office remains locked, but services are still available. Please consult with each department about safety measures, which includes services over phone or email, and safety measures if a service requires an in-person meeting.

  2. All Mandatory Safety Measures implemented by the CAO and supported by Chief and Council remain in effect.

  3. All employees and members of Council are subject to the Interim Emergency Law.

  4. Vulnerable staff and staff over the age of 65 years continue to work from home to reduce potential exposure to the virus.

  5. Directors, Managers and Officers (DMOs) continue to coordinate a staggered schedule with the remaining staff that are working in the offices (example, switching out 50% in the office and 50% work from home or 3 days work in the office and 2 days work from home, etc.).

  6. The increase of janitorial staff continues to periodically sanitize high touch areas.

There is no cure. There is no vaccine. All of the measures are to help our community reduce and limit contracting the virus. This is for the protection of all.

We are in this together. Stay the course. Be Patient. Be Kind