COVID-19 rules yet again. Rural church near Edmonton ordered to close for breaking COVID-19 rules after December warning The church, which is located west of Edmonton city limits on Highway 627 in Parkland County, was instructed to follow the public health orders, which include restrictions like a 15 per cent capacity and physical distancing.RCMP said Sunday that “the church did not comply with the restrictions,” so they are now furthering their investigation into the church and pastor James Coates.“To be very clear, the RCMP’s objective is not to interrupt church services, prohibit services, nor deny peoples’ right to practice their religion — merely to ensure that public health restrictions are adhered to while doing so,” said Insp..