The North Peace Leisure Pool in Fort St John is be closed indefinitely in response to the recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic declaration from World Health Organization.

This includes the cancellation of all programming, including swimming lessons at the North Peace Leisure Pool.

City staff will contact all participants of pre-registered lessons and programs to discuss refund options in the coming days. They ask that patrons refrain from calling the North Peace Leisure Pool to request a refund at this time.

The Pomeroy Sport Centre, excluding the Visitor Centre, will be closed, as previously scheduled, for the safe removal of ice surfaces between March 16 and 20.

All other City facilities and services continue with normal operations.

The City of Fort St. John encourages everyone to do their own personal risk assessment and therefore we have modified our booking cancellation or program withdrawal policies. If you determine the need to cancel an event booking or withdraw from a program, the City of Fort St. John has removed the fees and requirements normally associated with these changes.

Whether at home, or in a City facility, all staff, residents, and visitors are asked to take the following personal precautions, as recommended by public health authorities:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
  • Cough and sneeze into your sleeve
  • Avoid touching your face
  • Stay home when you are feeling unwell

Further updates on City of Fort St. John operations will be provided at fortstjohn.ca/covid19. For information on the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website.