18th Edition • September 16, 2021
Province of Saskatchewan Implements Mandatory Masking & Proof of Vaccination Requirements
Dear Members,
 
The Province of Saskatchewan announced today that effective Friday, September 17, an interim Public Health Order will be in effect requiring the use of non-medical masks in all indoor public spaces in Saskatchewan. The order is targeted to be lifted in late October at which time a full proof of vaccination or negative test requirement will have been fully implemented for approximately three weeks.
 
Information on masks and their use and what qualifies as an indoor public space will be available on the Saskatchewan Government Website.
Effective October 1
Effective October 1, a provincial requirement for proof of vaccination or negative test will be implemented for public access to a list of establishments, businesses and event venues that bring groups of people together, including:
• Indoor dining at restaurants
• Nightclubs, bars, taverns and other licensed establishments
• Event and entertainment venues, including conference centres, casinos, movie theatres, concert venues, live-music venues, museums, and indoor facilities hosting ticketed sporting events
• Indoor fitness centres, and gyms
Proof of Vaccination will not be required for the following:
• Retail businesses, including grocery stores
• Places of worship
• Fast food restaurants offering takeout and delivery
• Health care services, professional services, or personal services
• Hotels or other lodging
• Facilities hosting non-ticketed amateur sporting events, including youth athletics and recreational leagues
• Business meetings and places of business closed to the general public, unless otherwise directed by the business or employer
• Private gatherings held at an indoor public residence
• Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the proof of vaccination or negative test requirement
To facilitate verifiable proof of vaccination, Saskatchewan's verifiable vaccination record will be launched on the week of September 20. Implementation of the proof of vaccination requirement on October 1, will enable residents and facilities required to obtain proof of vaccination to download and become familiar with the provincial proof of vaccination verification platform. Details including instructional materials on how to download and utilize the platform will be shared by the Ministry of Health prior to the launch of the verifiable vaccination record.
 
General public inquiries may be directed to: COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.

Your Golf in Saskatchewan Allied Association remains committed to working in partnership with the Province of Saskatchewan, Public Health and the Business Response Team as we move forward. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or require clarifications.

Yours in Golf,
Regional Director - Prairie Chapter
Toll-Free: 866-626-4262 extension 42
Direct: 204-832-6842
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