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 staff will be updating this list as needed.
If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].
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 two 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 mandatory in all indoor spaces across the province, including fitness facilities and workplace areas not accessible to the public.
Indoor private gatherings are now limited to immediate households only.
Outdoor gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people, with physical distancing in place. Non-essential interprovincial or international travel is strongly discouraged.
Public venues are limited to a max of 30 people and all sports activities are cancelled for all age groups. Retail stores and personal services like salons must limit their capacity to 50 per cent. Large stores must limit capacity to 25 per cent.
Vaccine delivery has begun, with Phase One of the re-opening plan set to begin on May 30. Public health’s appointment booking system is now available to residents age 12+ for first doses or age 85+ for second doses, either online or by phone.
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.
Moose Jaw & District Seniors Association will reopen on June 7.
The Moose Jaw Hometown Fair and Parade, typically held in June, has been cancelled.
Upcoming Events:
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 May 25 and June 1 at 7 p.m.;
- Teen eBook Club on Discord on May 25 at 4 p.m.;
- Festival of Words Book Club on May 27 at 2:30 p.m.;
- Bedtime Stories with Miss Tina on June 3 at 7 p.m.;
- Spread the Word on Meth presentation on June 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Veteran’s morning coffee: Monday to Friday at 10 a.m.;
- next meat draw fundraiser: May 29 at 3 p.m.;
- Chase the Ace: May 29 at 3 p.m.
- Lounge hours are now listed as Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.;
- Drop-in pool and darts: Tuesdays and Thursdays;
- Meat Draws: every Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m.;
- The ANAVETS are hosting a golf tournament at Deer Ridge Golf Course on May 29 beginning at 1 p.m. The cost is $55 to take part, and there is a limit of 20 teams of four individuals each, so those interested are encouraged to book early by calling the office at 1 (306) 692-4412, Gail at 1 (306) 681-5998, Mike at 1 (306) 421-3481 or Deer Ridge at 1 (306) 693-4653.
- Weather and the Settlers with Karla Rasmussen from the WDM on May 25 at 10 a.m.;
- Old Time Country Piano Music with Lorne Jackson on May 25 at 1:30 p.m.;
- Celebrating birthdays in Jan. through May on May 26 at 1:30 p.m.;
- Crazy Trivia on May 27 at 10 a.m.;
- Coping with Anxiety with registered nurse Chris Magowan-Lawrence on May 28 at 10 a.m.;
- Fitness Friday on May 28 at 1:30 p.m.;
- Seated Yoga with Ericka on May 29 at 2:15 p.m.;
- Seated Yoga with Ericka on May 31 at 2:15 p.m.;
- Personal Safety with Cst. Rod Zoerb from the Moose Jaw Police Service on June 1 at 10 a.m.;
- Class Options and Program Q&A on June 2 at 1 p.m.;
- Multicultural Society guest stories on June 2 at 1:30 p.m.;
- Rock Painting with Christy from the MJMAG on June 3 at 10 a.m.;
- Non-Canadian Recipes on June 3 at 1:15 p.m.;
- Piano Music with Lorne Jackson on June 4 at 10 a.m.;
- Fitness Report on June 4 at 1:30 p.m.;
- Seated Yoga with Ericka on June 4 at 2:15 p.m.
South Hill Community Association: is hosting the 3rd annual Spring Park Clean-up in Tatawaw Park on May 23 at 10 a.m. Participants are to meet by parking along 9th Avenue SW near the park entrance.
Moose Jaw Cultural Centre: is hosting a new exhibition in the gallery titled I Do Not Have My Words, featuring artists Joi Arcand, Catherine Blackburn and Audrey Dreaver. The installation is touring with OSAC and will be available to view during operating hours until June 11.
Moose Jaw Pride: has organized a full schedule of events for Pride Week 2021, running from May 23-30, including:
- May 23: Flag raising at Crescent Park and Western Development Museum at 1 p.m.;
- May 24: Dungeons and Dragons one-shot adventure on Zoom at 6 p.m.;
- May 24: Hot Dog and Cocktails Social on Zoom at 8 p.m.;
- May 25: Living With Pride: Hometown Trans discussion panel on Zoom at 7 p.m.;
- May 26: Living With Pride: Intersectionality discussion panel on Zoom at 7 p.m.;
- May 27: Show and Tell with the WDM on Zoom at 7 p.m.;
- May 27: That’s So Gay Trivia on Zoom at 7 p.m.;
- May 29: Pride Convoy, meeting in the mall parking lot at 11 a.m.;
- May 29: Drag Me to the Drive-in shows at 7 p.m. (all ages) and 9 p.m. (18+);
- May 30: Faith Service at St. Andrew’s United Church on Facebook at 10:30 a.m.
Registration details are available on the Moose Jaw Pride website or Facebook page.
Western Development Museum: is starting the Virtual Coffee Club back up, with a series of free events open to anyone interested in learning more about museum artifacts and Saskatchewan history. All sessions will take place over Zoom at 10 a.m. Registration is required and available online at wdm/ca/coffeeclub. Upcoming dates and topics include:- May 26: Toys and Pastimes;
- June 30: The Great Depression;
- Aug. 31: Saskatchewan Weather;
- Sept. 28: School Days.
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery:
- The Tree Carving Project from the Crescent Park Foundation and MJMAG is underway, with artist Kamryn Garbe scheduled to be working on carving his sculpture outside the gallery from May 27-30;
- An exhibition titled Wholeness by Hanna Yokozowa Farquharson is opening in the gallery on May 28, available to view until Aug. 15;
- a virtual In Conversation Artist Talk with Hanna Yokozowa Farquharson will be happening on June 17 at 7 p.m.;
- Herd by Diana Thorneycroft will open for viewing in the gallery on May 28 to Aug. 15;
- a virtual In Conversation Artist Talk with Diana Thorneycroft will be happening on June 10 at 7 p.m.;
- In partnership with the Festival of Words, a collaborative exhibition featuring prints and poems by artist John Chamberlain and poet Robert Creeley, titled Famous Last Words, will open on May 28 until Aug. 15.
Homegrown Farmer’s Market: is beginning its 2021 season on May 29, with Saturday markets returning weekly from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 9. The market will be set up on Langdon Crescent and follow all COVID-19 rules and regulations.
Dance Images by BJ: is holding its annual season finale recital Dance Magic 2021 on May 29 at 7 p.m. The event will be streamed online. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online through the studio’s Facebook page.
Moose Jaw Cultural Centre: is hosting a new exhibition in the gallery titled I Do Not Have My Words, featuring artists Joi Arcand, Catherine Blackburn and Audrey Dreaver. The installation is touring with OSAC and will be available to view during operating hours until June 11.
A virtual In Conversation Artist Talk with Audrey Dreaver about the exhibition will be held by the MJMAG on May 27 at 7 p.m.
Sukanen Ship Museum: will be reopening to visitors on June 3, with safety restrictions like visitor capacity in place.
Square One Community: is continuing the Lunch n’ Learn series with a presentation on June 8 from Mary Lee Booth, campaign coordinator for the Moose Jaw Crystal Meth Strategy Committee, titled “Spread the Word on Meth.” There is no cost to attend, and registration can be done by emailing [email protected] or texting 1 (306) 630-6121.
Shawna North Golf Tournament: is taking place on June 12 at Deer Ridge Golf Course, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is due by June 5 and all proceeds from the event will be used to support bursary awards for Saskatchewan Polytechnic students in Moose Jaw. Contact [email protected] for more information.
