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 editor@mjvexpress.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 now 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. Nonessential 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.

Visitors are also currently not allowed at SHAoperated 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 and Phase Two underway. Public health’s appointment booking system is now available to residents age 48+, 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 are closed until further notice.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express the 2021 season.

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: - Neighbourhood Easter Egg Hunt on March 28 to April 30;

- Digital Dungeons & Dragons on April 27 and May 4 at 7 p.m.;

- Teen e-Book Club on April 27 at 4 p.m.;

- Festival of Words Book Club on April 29 at 7 p.m.; - Bedtime Stories with Miss Tina on May 6 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. Upcoming activities at the Legion include:

- Veteran’s morning coffee: Monday to Friday at 10 a.m.;

- next meat draw fundraiser: May 3 at 3 p.m.; - Chase the Ace: May 3 at 3 p.m.

- Friday supper: on April 30, featuring Dairy Queen, with tickets available for purchase from the office between April 23 and April 28.

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery:

- The new Virtual Travel Series, an adaptation of the Noon Hour Slides program will be held over Zoom has suspended every Wednesday at noon until May 5.

- The new exhibition Fire in the Belly: SK Women in Art, featuring a collection of work from many different female prairie artists, is now on display in the gallery until May 2.

- Through Her Eyes, an exhibition of pieces depicting Moose Jaw landscapes sourced from the MJMAG’s permanent collection is on display in the gallery lobby from March 26 until May 2. Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A selection of upcoming feature programs from the telephone service in April includes:

- School Days and Memories with Karla Rasmussen from the WDM on April 27 at 10 a.m.;

- Adjusting to Your New Reality after a Profound Loss with Della Ferguson on April 29 at 10:30 a.m.

OSAC Virtual Concert Series: will take place for free through the month of April, hosted via Facebook live. The final concert date is on April 29, featuring Don Amero.

St. Andrews United Church: is hosting a May Day drive-through turkey supper on May 1, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Plates are $20 and will be prepared by Charlotte’s Catering. Orders can be placed by calling the church office at 1 (306) 692-0533, Sheila Leahy at 1 (306) 694-5980 or Louise McDougall 1 (306) 693-2312. Payment is due at the church office by April 29 at 3 p.m.

Lynbrook Golf Course: The Business Women’s Ladies League at the Lynbrook will begin on May 5 and continue every Wednesday night from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. as an informal social league this year. The women’s club is not asking for fees, and new ladies are welcome. Golfers can register through Chrono golf or by contacting the pro shop at 1 (306) 6922838.

Minto United Church: is hosting a drive-through roast beef dinner on May 14 at the church’s location at 1036 7th Ave NW. The cost is $20 per plate, and will be available for pick-up between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contact Janice 1 (306) 693-6148 to order. Payment can be made by e-transfer, cheque or cash until the day of the fundraiser.