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 underway and Phase Two for the general public proceeding in April using an age-based priority list.
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 and Timothy Eaton Gardens are closed until further notice.
The Moose Jaw Public Library is closed on Feb. 14 & 15.
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 Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.;
- I Make Canadian Stories! Week events on Feb. 16 until Feb. 21;
- Teen Virtual eBook Club on Feb. 23 at 4 p.m.;
- Festival of Words Book Club on Feb. 25 at 2:30 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. 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.;
- Chase the Ace: Saturdays at 3 p.m.
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery:
- the new Virtual Travel Series, an adaptation of the Noon Hour Slides program, begins on Jan. 20 at noon and will be held over Zoom every Wednesday until March.
- MJMAG staff are putting together a Pandemic Time Capsule and seeking photo submissions from residents showing interesting and creative ways the community adapted to COVID-19 this year. Photos will be included in both the capsule and a spring exhibition at the gallery. Contact the MJMAG for more information.
- On Feb. 14, the MJMAG is hosting a Valentines Kids Art Workshop at 1:30 p.m. for children aged 5 and up. The workshop will explore painting and mixed media work, and will be available both online and in-person. Registration is available on the gallery’s website.
- new exhibition Fire in the Belly: Saskatchewan Women Artists, featuring a collection of work from many different female prairie artists, is open in the Norma Lang Gallery until May 2.
Western Development Museum: is hosting a family-friendly scavenger hunt event in the Moose Jaw and Yorkton locations for Heritage Week. The activity is available for visitors to participate in from Feb. 13 until Feb. 28, free with museum admission and suitable for ages 2+. Heritage-themed prizes for all ages available.
Big Country Toastmasters: is hosting an educational and informational open house meeting on how to use Zoom and how to practice public speaking skills on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Those interested can join by entering the meeting ID #994 4476 4964 in Zoom, followed by the meeting password: D42TM20Z5.
Moose Jaw Pride: is hosting a new Good Vibes Cafe event call Paint + Chill on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Open to students from ages 12 to 18, the workshop will take place at Rainbow Retro Gift Shop. All supplies will be provided, with participants asked to bring their own face mask. Participation is limited, so interested teens must call, text or Whatsapp 1 (306) 692-3388 to register in advance.
Peacock Collegiate: The musical theatre program is showing Mary Poppins on Feb. 15 and Feb. 20 at 7 p.m., available as an online video performance. Tickets for the show are free and available by requesting a stream link online at ShowTix4U.com.
St. Andrew’s United Church: The church is hosting a drive-through dinner fundraiser on Palm Sunday, featuring a roast beef dinner from Charlotte’s Catering for $20 a plate. Meals will be available to pick up between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on March 28 at the church. Contact the St. Andrew’s office, Sheila Leahy at 1 (306) 694-5980 or Louise McDougall at 1 (306) 693-2312 to pre-order.
