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Lloydminster, AB/SK – Interim mandatory masking while in public places takes effect Friday, September 17, 2021, following an announcement by the Government of Saskatchewan.
The province also announced that proof of vaccination or negative test results would be required to enter several establishments, businesses and event venues come Friday, October 1, 2021.
Residents and business owners are reminded all public health measures mandated by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority apply to the City of Lloydminster in its entirety as the City is compelled to abide by orders issued under the Saskatchewan Health Act.
Friday, September 17 – Interim Provincial Mandatory Masking
The use of non-medical masks in all indoor public spaces is required beginning Friday, September 17, 2021, until late October after the Government of Saskatchewan’s proof of vaccination or a negative test results program has been implemented for approximately three weeks.
Exempt from the masking order:
- Indoor youth athletics for those under the age of 18 while actively engaged in athletic activity
Masking in venues hosting youth athletics is required for general entry and exit into the facility for athletes and spectators.
Information on masks and use and what qualifies as an indoor public space is available at Saskatchewan.ca/masks.
Friday, October 1 – Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Requirements
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; and
- Indoor fitness centres and gyms.
Proof of vaccination will not be required for:
- 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 lodgings;
- 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; and
- 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.
The Government of Saskatchewan will release additional information regarding proof of vaccination and negative test results in the coming days and will be shared once available.
Learn More
Information regarding the Government of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 response is available at Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
For complete information on the current provincial public health measures or to see the public health order, visit Saskatchewan.ca/covid19-measures.
Information about the Government of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout is available at Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine.
General COVID-19 Information
General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.
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