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 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].

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 bubble of contacts 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 or outdoor private gatherings are now limited to 10 people in a household, and indoor public gatherings have a limit of 30.

Outdoor gatherings are limited to a maximum of 150 people, with physical distancing in place. Non-essential interprovincial or international travel is still discouraged.

Public venues are limited to a max of 30 people and all sports activities are now able to resume play, but with no tournaments or extended travel. 

Capacity limitations on retail stores and restaurants remain, but restaurants may also now resume dine-in services and allow six patrons to a table.

Vaccine delivery is nearly finished, and Phase One of the re-opening plan beginning on May 30. Public health’s appointment booking system is now available to residents age 12+ for first doses or age 65+ 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 and 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.

The Moose Jaw Soap Box Derby 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 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 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.;
• Friday suppers: weekly at 5:15 p.m., with ticket purchase required by the Wednesday before;
• Meat draw fundraiser and Chase the Ace: Saturdays at 3 p.m.;
• Trivia Night: on June 12 at 7 p.m., hosted by Steven. Cost is $5 per person with a limit of 6 to a table, call 1 (306) 692-5453 to book a table in advance.

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:

• 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.;
• Coffee Chats with Yvette on June 14 at 1:30 p.m.;
• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome with Sahan Mohr from the FASD Network on June 14 at 10 a.m.;
• World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 at 1:30 p.m.;
• Birthday Celebrations on Junse 16 at 1:30 p.m.;
• Wind Chime kits with Christy from the MJMAG on June 17 at 10 a.m.;
• Recipe Class follow-up on June 17 at 1:30 p.m.;
• Piano Music with Lorne Jackson on June 18 at 10 a.m.;
• Fitness Report and Father’s Day Tribute on June 18 at 1 p.m.;
• Seate Yoga with Ericka on June 18 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 [email protected]. 

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.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre: is reopening to the public on June 7 with some activities resuming:

• Shuffleboard: returns weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m.;
• Pickleball: on June 9 at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., June 10 at 1 p.m. and June 11 at 1 p.m.;
• Line dancing: on June 10 at 10 a.m. with a limit of 30 participants;
• The BBQ event on June 24 will be an in-person meal, but pre-ordering is still required due to limited space.

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery:

• 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.

Wakamow Valley: is hosting a Farmer’s Market in Kiwanis Park on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. COVID-19 rules and regulations are in place.

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.

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club:

• Lawn bowling at the greens on 3rd Avenue NE is free during the month of June as a special offer to help learn to bowl. Regular bowling times are Monday to Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Call 1 (306) 313-4434 to book weekend times. COVID restrictions are in place, and bowlers must bring their own cloth to wipe equipment after play;
• Lawn Bowling Tournament will take place on June 26, with a first-place prize of $100. Register by contacting 1 (306) 313-4434.

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.