Today is the day! It’s back to school for many students across the region after months spent at home. While things may look a little different this year, Randy Emmerson, Sun West Director of Education, is confident that proper sanitization and distancing measures have been put in place. Emmerson, who commenced his duties as the… Continue reading Randy Emmerson, Sun West Director of Education, Starts the School Year off With a Welcome Back Message
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Pandemic Is Costing Sask. School Divisions up to $1M to Reopen
Source: Alicia Bridges, cbc.ca, September 02, 2020 COVID-19 preparations have cost school divisions as much as $1 million. Buying disinfectant sprayers and hiring COVID-19 hygiene consultants are among the expenses that have brought the cost of reopening for Saskatchewan school divisions as high as $1 million. Schools have also had to purchase masks, gowns, cleaning… Continue reading Pandemic Is Costing Sask. School Divisions up to $1M to Reopen
Visitation Guidelines Broaden
By Mallorie Rast: On July 7th, guidelines for visiting inpatients and outpatients in hospitals; residents in long-term care facilities, personal care homes, and in Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Homes broadened as a part of Reopen Saskatchewan in the wake of COVID-19. When COVID-19 swept into Canada and the Saskatchewan province, SHA moved quickly to protect… Continue reading Visitation Guidelines Broaden
Restaurants and Other Businesses Across Kindersley Can Now Increase Capacity
By Mallorie Rast As Phase 4.2 of Reopen Saskatchewan continues to unfold across the province, establishments across Kindersley are seeing increased mobility and ability to serve their customers. Restaurants and dining places in the Kindersley area can also expand their seating capacity past 50%, as long as staff and patrons can maintain social distancing. VLTs,… Continue reading Restaurants and Other Businesses Across Kindersley Can Now Increase Capacity
Kindersley’s Reopen Update in Wake of Phase 4.2 Announcement
By Mallorie Rast Since Premier Scott Moe and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced on Tuesday that Phase 4.2 would be launched on June 29th, Kindersley businesses, committees and public service sectors have finally been able to work on plans that were previously put on hold. Kindersley Minor Ball is one of the… Continue reading Kindersley’s Reopen Update in Wake of Phase 4.2 Announcement
Campgrounds Loosen Restrictions in Time for the Weekend
By Mallorie Rast With the sunny days and warmer nights, camping and the beach are on everyone’s mind. This weekend, Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are opening to the maximum allowed for the 2020 camping season. “After slowly and carefully opening the parks in May and campgrounds in June, we are excited to offer more campsite availability,”… Continue reading Campgrounds Loosen Restrictions in Time for the Weekend
Coming June 29th, Phase 4.2 Will See the Opening of Libraries, Museums and Theaters
By Mallorie Rast Before the end of the month, Saskatchewan will be rolling out Phase 4.2 of Reopen Saskatchewan on Monday, June 29th, hard on the heels of Phase 4.1, which was released on June 22nd. Phase 4.2 will allow libraries, museums, art galleries and both movie & live-event theatres to open to the public.… Continue reading Coming June 29th, Phase 4.2 Will See the Opening of Libraries, Museums and Theaters
Outdoor Pools, Splash Parks, and Day Camps Open as Phase 4.1 Begins Today
By Mallorie Rast Today, children, youth, and adults are now able to enjoy outdoor pools, splash parks, day camps, and outdoor, low-contact sports across the province. Day camps have also opened for children and youth in groups of 15 or less per facility or location within a facility. Day camp groups are not allowed to… Continue reading Outdoor Pools, Splash Parks, and Day Camps Open as Phase 4.1 Begins Today
Guidelines around Saskatchewan’s Phase 4.1 Re-Opening
Source: Thomas Piller, globalnews.ca, June 20, 2020 Phase 4.1 of Saskatchewan’s reopening plan begins Monday, June 22, 2020. Restrictions related to the novel coronavirus pandemic are set to lift on Monday, June 22, giving people in Saskatchewan more freedom to enjoy summer. Activities scheduled for Phase 4.1 of the provincial government’s Re-Open Saskatchewan plan include… Continue reading Guidelines around Saskatchewan’s Phase 4.1 Re-Opening
West Central Abilities: SARCAN Is Open This Monday!
The depot will be open for regular hours to the public on June 15th. Please be prepared for longer wait times and for your visit to look a little different than usual. There will be markings on the floor to indicate where you should stand, and we kindly ask everyone to remember social distancing rules… Continue reading West Central Abilities: SARCAN Is Open This Monday!