New COVID-19 Restrictions in Saskatchewan Starting November 16

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell

The Saskatchewan government is expanding its mandatory mask rule and putting a curfew on alcohol sales in an attempt to stop the growing spread of COVID-19.

Right now, masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.

Starting Monday, it will be mandatory to wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces in communities where 5,000 or more people live.

As well, restaurants and bars will have to stop selling alcohol at 10 p.m.

The province says both public health measures will remain in place for 28 days.

Group aerobic fitness classes also have to reduce their capacity to no more than eight participants.

New Restrictions

The expansion of mandatory masking in indoor public spaces and a curfew on alcohol sales in licensed establishments will be in effect as of Monday, November 16 for 28 days, then subject to review by Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer.

— All Saskatchewan restaurants and licensed establishments (bars, taverns, nightclubs) will be required to stop serving alcohol by 10 pm and consumption must end by 11 pm. There are no exceptions for private events or outdoor serving spaces.

— Fitness facilities may continue to operate under the Re-Open Saskatchewan guidelines but all aerobic group fitness activities (ie spin classes, class circuit training, aquasize) are limited to a maximum of eight participants.

Group aerobic activities are permitted only if participants can be three metres apart throughout the duration of the activity, as required by the current Re-Open Saskatchewan guideline.
Individual aerobic activities (ie treadmill, stationary bike, lane swimming) are permitted if all required equipment is properly distanced according to the Re-Open Saskatchewan guidelines.

— All hookah and waterpipe services are now disallowed. Hookah/waterpipe locations may also be licensed establishments and restaurants. They may continue to act as licensed establishments and restaurants, according to the guidelines for those respective businesses.

— Mandatory masking in indoor public places will be extended to all Saskatchewan communities with populations of 5,000 people or greater. This includes the censuses metropolitan areas – the neighbouring communities or municipalities — situated around the largest urban centres of Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert. Due to their proximity to the urban centres and high rate of retail, workplace and service integration, they will be included even if their independent populations are less than 5,000 residents.

The following communities will be required to wear non-medical masks in all indoor public spaces, effective Monday, November 16.

Aberdeen
Albertville
Allan
Asquith
Balgonie
Battleford
Beaver Creek
Belle Plaine
Bradwell
Cedar Villa Estates
Clavet
Colonsay
RM of Corman Park No. 344
Craven
Dalmeny
Davin
Delisle
Dundurn
Edenwold
Estevan
Furdale
Grand Coulee
Gray
Humboldt
Kindersley
Kronau
Langham
Lloydminster
Lumsden
Lumsden Beach
MacDowall
Martensville
Meacham
Meadow Lake
Meath Park
Melfort
Melville
Moose Jaw
Neuhorst
Nipawin
North Battleford
Pense
Pilot Butte
Prince Albert
Regina
Regina Beach
Rosetown
Saskatoon
Shields
St. Louis
Swift Current
Thode
Vanscoy
Warman
Weirdale
Weyburn
Whitecap
White City
Yorkton