COVID-19 Restrictions & Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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 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 and 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 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 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. 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.

Phase One of the re-opening plan begins on May 30, affecting certain public health orders. Public health’s appointment booking system is now available to residents age 12+ for first vaccine 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.

Motif Multicultural Festival will not be taking place in 2021.

The Saskatoon Berry Festival in Mortlach 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 June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 7 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.;
• MJPL Book Club on June 8 at 7 p.m.;
• Teen Digital Anime Club on June 19 at 7 p.m.;
• Festival of Words Book Club on June 24 at 2:30 p.m.;
• Teen eBook Club on June 29 at 4 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.;
• next meat draw fundraiser: June 6 at 3 p.m.;
• Chase the Ace: June 6 at 3 p.m.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: 

• 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.;

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A selection of upcoming feature programs from the telephone service in June includes:

• 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.;
• Fact or Fiction on June 7 at 1:30 p.m.;
• Crazy Trivia with Donna on June 8 at 10 a.m.;
• Writers Group: Story of Our Life on June 9 at 1:30 p.m.;
• Day in the Life of a Reporter with Moose Jaw Express’s Randy Palmer on June 10 at 10 a.m.;
• Piano Music with Lorne Jackson on June 11 at 10 a.m.;
• Fitness Report on June 11 at 1:30 p.m.;
• Seated Yoga with Ericka on June 11 at 2:15 p.m.

To register for any of the SCWW’s upcoming events, call the office at 1 (306) 631-4357 or email seniorswithouthwalls2021@gmail.com. 

Moose Jaw Pride: has organized a full schedule of events for Pride Week 2021, running from May 23-30:

• 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.

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:

• 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 opened 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 opened for viewing in the gallery from 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, opened on May 28 and is available to view until Aug. 15.

Homegrown Farmer’s Market: began 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.

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.

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 della@jonesparkview.com or texting 1 (306) 630-6121.