Portage Pool
9531 94 Avenue T0A2C0 Lac La Biche, AB, Canada

For those of you that may not have received a postcard in the mail regarding the survey for the new aquatic center, you are still able to participate. To participate in the survey please go to https://www.laclabichecounty.com//aquatics-centre-concept/ The survey ends February 26th!

Friday, February 26th is the last day to complete the survey for the Aquatic Center Concept Plan. Don't miss your opportunity! https://www.laclabichecounty.com//aquatics-centre-concept/

Happy long weekend everyone! For those of you wondering about our leadership courses (Bronze Medalion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, etc.) Our Bronze Medalion/Cross course will be running as scheduled starting March 6th. There are still a few spots available if you would like to register please contact 780-623-6777.

Lac La Biche County is developing a concept plan for a new aquatics centre at the Bold Center, and we want to hear from you! Click the link below to learn more.... A number of County residents did not receive a postcard with a survey access code, so we've published a version of the survey (the very first link on the page) that you won't need a code to take. You have until February 26, 2021 to fill out this version. https://www.laclabichecounty.com//aquatics-centre-concept-

Happy Holidays from all the staff at Portage Pool! We wish you and your’s all the best of the holiday season. We thank everyone for their support this past year, we hope to see you all in 2021. May you all have a safe and happy holiday season!

As per yesterday's provincial update, all County recreation facilities will continue to be closed to the public until after the next announcement being made on January 21 to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. The food court in the Bold Center will be accessible from the side food court door, and the Top Shelf Grill in the Plamondon Arena remains open for take-out orders only. J.A. Williams High School students and teachers will not have access to the Bold Center during schoo...l hours (with the exception of field house 2 for scheduled gym classes). Libraries remain closed to the public until at least January 21, but continue to provide contactless curbside pickup at the Stuart McPherson branch (Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm) by appointment only. Registration for winter virtual programming and fitness classes opens Monday, January 11 and will be available online at: https://boldcenter.ca/activellbc/ Customer service staff will also be prepared to accept phone registrations with a valid credit card as payment Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Starting Monday, January 11, you'll be able to call Portage Pool Monday to Friday to register for swim lessons and leadership programs for the winter session. Call 780-623-6777 for more information. Snowshoe rentals will be made available both online and by phone to arrange pick up times and payments. Call 780-623-3829 to register or to rent snowshoes. The FCSS toy lending and equipment library continues to be made available to County residents by appointment. Please contact FCSS Young Families at 780-623-6365. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate the COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.

The Bold Center is turning 10 years old in 2021! We're inviting everyone who has saved photos or videos from the Bold Center (or a clip that talks about our fac...ility) to share them using the hashtag #BeBold10 for our 10th year anniversary video. We're looking for anything that's family friendly and shows good times being had. By posting with that tag, you'll be entered to win a 6 month all- access pass to the Bold Center and Pool. And, if we really like your photo or clip, you'll be featured in the video! We'll accept posts from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. By posting a Bold Center memory on these platforms with the hashtag #BeBold10, you are agreeing to be featured in the anniversary video. The giveaway will end on January 16th.

Starting today, the COVID-19 changes and easements announced by the Province now allow County recreation facilities to offer the following: - School/Team activ...ities: Children and youth (participants must be 18 years of age and under) including practices, lessons, and conditioning activities offered indoor and outdoor up to a max of 10 individuals. This count includes coaches, trainers, participants. - One-on-one & family cohort personal training and conditioning (when booked by appointment and sessions are paid for) are also available (parent accompaniment of any minors, 1 per family, will be permitted in the designated area for one-on-one training for safety reasons). - Aquatics lessons (for individual and family cohorts) are scheduled a few days per week starting February 22. These were previously postponed winter lessons and times may have changed slightly. Previously registered participants have been contacted. - The food court in the Bold Center (Rustic Bean, Tara’s Pizza and Booster Juice) and Top Shelf Grill in Plamondon Arena remain open for take-out orders only. The Bold Center, Portage Pool and other County recreation facilities remain closed to public and general use. Unfortunately, we cannot allow family/household bookings under the current restrictions as is. We hope to see everyone back in the facilities soon. Please refer to FAQ on our website for more details. We thank you for your patience and cooperation. #LLBCTogether https://www.laclabichecounty.com//Compon/News/News/6604/17

Lac La Biche County has made a number of changes to our facilities, programs and services as a result of the Government of Alberta's enhanced public health meas...ures (which were announced on December 8, 2020). Most notably, all indoor recreation facilities (including the Bold Center, Portage Pool, and Plamondon Arena) will be closed starting December 13, 2020. McArthur Place and County Centre will be closed to the public, and accessible by appointment only. For a full list of affected County facilities, programs, and services, please visit our website. Stay safe, and be sure to follow all Alberta Health Services' restrictions and guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. https://www.laclabichecounty.com//Compon/News/News/6604/17

As per current restrictions Portage Pool will open to provide one-on-one or family cohort lessons. Lessons will be offered Monday, Tuesday or Thursday between 4-630pm in 30 minute time slots. Lessons will begin the week of February 22nd. Parent/guardian must be in the water with children in Preschool levels or Swim Kids levels 1-3. Please come dress to participate in your lesson, changeroom access will be available prior to lesson to dry off and change. For further details, questions or to register please contact Portage pool at (780) 623-6777 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Yesterday, the Government of Alberta announced strict COVID-19 regulations, including an immediate requirement to wear masks in all indoor public spaces in Albe...rta. Council also discussed a Temporary Face Covering Bylaw at our meeting yesterday, which would expand the Temporary Face Covering Policy that we already have in place for County facilities and vehicles to all indoor public spaces in Lac La Biche County. Provincial regulations mean that we don’t currently need a bylaw: masks are already required in all indoor public spaces throughout Alberta. However, we nonetheless directed Administration to prepare a draft Temporary Face Covering Bylawthat way, Lac La Biche County will be ready if a bylaw is required. In order to get this virus under control, I want to stress that we need to take all Alberta Health Services regulations seriously. Please review the Government of Alberta website (linked below) and ensure that you follow all the restrictions that apply to you. Lac La Biche County staff are working to determine how the restrictions will affect regular County operations. They will have more details to announce before the end of the week. Stay safe, and be patient and kind to one another. We’ll make it through this together.

Starting Monday, December 7, 2020, the County’s Temporary Face Covering Policy comes into effect. On that day, everyone in County facilities or vehicles is requ...ired to wear a face covering. To learn more about the policy, please visit our website. The link below contains information on what qualifies as a face covering, special exceptions, how long the policy may apply, and more. https://www.laclabichecounty.com//Compon/News/News/6608/17

Given the enhanced COVID-19 guidelines set out Nov. 25 by the Alberta Government. Portage Pool has a new schedule in effect Dec.1-Jan. 11. Please visit https://boldcenter.ca/schedules/ to view our up to date schedule.

Lac La Biche County has reviewed the restrictions set out by the Government of Alberta on November 25, 2020. This means a number of changes to County facilities..., services, and programs, especially those at the Bold Center, Portage Pool, and Plamondon Arena. For a full list of how AHS restrictions are affecting County operations, please visit our website. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our community safe. https://www.laclabichecounty.com//Compon/News/News/6604/17

Aquafit classes are cancelled for the remainder of the year. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year.Aquafit classes are cancelled for the remainder of the year. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Due to the enhanced public health measures swim lessons are canceledDue to the enhanced public health measures swim lessons are canceled