As the one month anniversary of the public health emergency approaches on Saturday, city staff are scrutinizing the 2020 budget in light of the Covid-19 pandemic's potential implications over the next year, Mayor Rebecca Alty said.

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The mayor couldn't specify exactly when an update would be available, but said the city is aiming to have scenarios that council can consider at at a later date. 

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Animal waste bin 

Yellowknifers continue to adjust to ever tighter COVID-19 restrictions from the last week, the mayor noted. The municipal government has been striving to ease short-term and long-term challenges surrounding the virus. Since last week, the city put in place an animal waste bin in front of the solid waste facility, which was to expire on Friday. 

A worry every year among city council and administration is addressing dog waste in municipal parks, trails and other public areas as the snow melts. This is exacerbated this year as the solid waste facility has been among city services closed to the public due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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Physical distancing 

Alty said she thinks that the order banning indoor gatherings has had a marked impact on residents. She said it's especially hard because the pandemic presents an emotional challenge for some people. 

Last week Alty said it was important that residents maintain and abide by the physical distancing practices directed by chief public health officer, especially as Yellowknifers were celebrating Easter weekend. This week she said while maintaining those practices remains important, she said city residents face challenges with those expectations.

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