At the conclusion of the day on Sunday, February 27, all remaining public health orders in Saskatchewan, including the necessity to wear protective masks in designated indoor public venues, will be lifted. Residents are free to continue wearing masks in any setting they consider necessary. COVID-19 is still spreading, and residents are encouraged to take preventative steps to decrease the spread of the virus, such as wearing a mask and getting vaccinated. Visit the Saskatchew

Saskatchewan residents who receive a positive PCR or rapid antigen test result will be required to self-isolate for five days from the date of the test or 24 hours after fever has resolved without the use of fever-reducing medications and all other symptoms have improved for at least 48 hours, whichever is later, regardless of vaccination status, beginning Friday, January 28, 2022. Regardless of vaccination status, close contacts of COVID-19 positive cases will no longer be n

Saskatchewan residents are being asked to use rapid antigen testing kits to monitor for COVID-19. Residents who receive a positive rapid antigen test or confirmatory PCR test will be required to self-isolate for five days, down from ten. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you should immediately isolate yourself and seek a PCR test at a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) testing site. As part of COVID-19 case management protocols, all residents are required to self-isolate and no

Christmas Cove is a preferred getaway of Oscar the Grouch, who spends his annual winter vacation in the Gull Lake Campground in the month of December. Oscar was kidnapped from his winter home on Saturday by an unknown assailant. Oscar was fortunate in that he was able to flee from his captors, and it is hoped that he will be able to return home in the not too distant future. You should contact the RCMP or the Town Office (306) 672-3361 if you have any information or leads. Bl

Beginning November 8, 2021, the Saskatchewan Health Authority announced that proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination will be required for admission to all SHA acute care facilities and Long Term Care (LTC) homes. Additionally, the Ministry of Health will require that personal care homes adhere to this policy. Patients will not be required to show proof of complete vaccination in order to obtain care or services. All essential family/support members and visitors must provide pr

Halloween is quickly approaching, and ghosts and goblins will be trick or treating this Sunday. The Saskatchewan Safety Council has created a short video that includes a number of safety precautions for trick-or-treaters. With Covid-19 also a factor this Halloween, trick-or-treaters should stay at home if they are feeling ill. Wear a mask and, if possible, incorporate it into your costume. Maintain a two-metre physical distance; and wash your hands before and after Trick-or-