The following is a running list of groups, businesses, and organizations that have implemented COVID-19 precautions due to concerns about COVID-19. Moose Jaw Express / Moose Jaw Today staff will be updating this list as needed.
If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at editor@mjvexpress.com or at news@moosejawtoday.com.
For information about the status of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, or for more information on symptoms and preventative measures, visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
Current Public Health Orders:
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is currently recommending:
- residents maintain a minimum of three meters distance when in public;
- adhere to hand-washing protocols and sanitation measures in public spaces;
- self-monitor for the development of COVID-19 symptoms and contact HealthLine 811 if any appear;
- maintain a close household bubble to help reduce the spread of the virus and aid with contact tracing procedures.
Face masks are now mandatory in all indoor spaces across the province, including fitness facilities and workplace areas not accessible to the public, as of Nov. 27.
Public health has stated that indoor private gatherings are now limited to household members only, no visitors. Single individuals who live alone may be in contact with one consistent household of less than five individuals.
Outdoor gatherings are now limited to a maximum of 10 people, with physical distancing in place. Non-essential interprovincial travel is strongly discouraged.
Public venues are limited to a max of 30 people and all sports activities are cancelled for all age groups. Beginning on Dec. 25, retail stores and personal services like salons must limit their capacity to 50 per cent. Large stores must limit capacity to 25 per cent.
Visitors are also currently not allowed at SHA-operated facilities in the province, with the exception of compassionate care reasons, and masks are required in all areas of SHA facilities.
Vaccine delivery has begun, with Phase One for vulnerable priority populations beginning later in December and Phase Two for the general public in April.
Changes in Businesses & Organizations:
Please be sure to check with individual businesses, organizations and public spaces about specific COVID-19 precautions that they may have in place.
Casinos and bingo halls are closed by the mandate of public health.
The Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre is closed until further notice.
Timothy Eaton Gardens is closed for the time being and all activities run by the Moose Jaw & District Seniors Association are cancelled until further notice.
The Moose Jaw Public Library will be closed from Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery will be closed from Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1.
The Western Development Museum will be closed on Dec. 21-22, 25-26, 28-29 and Jan. 1.
The Moose Jaw Legion will be closed on Dec. 25-26.
Tourism Moose Jaw is closed until Jan. 4.
Upcoming Events:
Grief Support groups from Jones-Parkview Funeral Services are moving to Zoom for the time being. For the link to attend any of these groups, contact Della
Ferguson at dferguson@sasktel.net.
The Moose Jaw Public Library: is still offering virtual programming to the public. Teen events are hosted on Discord and adult events on Zoom, and the links to join events can be found on the library's website. Upcoming events include:
- Digital Dungeons & Dragons on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m.;
- Virtual Book Club on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw Legion: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Moose Jaw lounge hours are now listed as Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. Face masks are mandatory. Membership renewal for 2021 is due by Dec. 31. Upcoming activities at the Legion include:
- Veteran’s morning coffee: Monday to Friday at 10 a.m.;
- curling, darts and shuffleboard currently suspended;
- Meat draw fundraisers: Saturdays at 3 p.m.
The annual New Year’s Levee will take place on Jan. 1 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Memorial Lounge. The event is adults only, with complimentary moose milk to be served. All COVID restrictions will be followed.
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery:
- Marsha Kennedy: Embodied Ecologies opened on Oct. 9 and remains until Jan. 10.
- Moose Jaw Art Guild: Visions 2020 exhibition will be available to view in the lobby from Nov. 27 until Jan. 10.
Moose Jaw Cultural Centre: Ticket holders who had purchased tickets for postponed events will be contacted.
- Jeffery Straker: A Very Prairie New Year has been postponed until Jan. 14-15;
- SELFIE, an exhibition by Sask Terra, is on display in the Mosaic Art Gallery until Jan. 16.
Western Development Museum: has a few online and in-person activities available to take part in over the holidays. The only cost is museum admission, for in-museum activities:
- The all-ages Museum Scavenger Hunt is underway, with snowpeople and gingerbread people hidden throughout the WDM. Participants who can find them all and solve a winter riddle will be entered to win a prize basket. Recommended for ages 4+, this activity is available until Dec. 31;
- Holiday crafts, colouring and activities to do at home are available to download at wdm.ca/holiday-activities;
- The Deck the Halls Photo Contest is also now welcoming entries until Jan. 7, calling for photos of participants’ holiday decorations, Christmas trees and light displays. The winner will receive a WDM family membership. Details on entering are available at wdm.ca.
A candlelight Christmas Eve Service from the Church of God will be held online on Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.
