Used as a guiding document, the City of Lloydminster implemented the Re-open Saskatchewan plan at the local level beginning Monday, May 11, 2020.
Phase 1: As it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, are summarized below.
- May 11 -- Allowable reopening of previously restricted medical services, including dentistry, optometry and chiropractic services. View the full list.
- May 15 -- Allowable reopening of golf courses, including the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre, conditions permitting.
- June 1 -- Allowable reopening of campgrounds, including Weaver Park Campground, conditions permitting.
Phase 2: As it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, began Tuesday, May 19, 2020, and is summarized as:
- Reopening of previously non-allowable businesses can begin providing public services, including clothing stores, shoe stores, flower shops, sporting good stores, vaping supply stores, and jewelry stores. View the full list.
- Shopping malls and their retail tenants may resume business, subject to the retail guidelines
- Some personal service businesses can begin providing services to the public, including hairdresser/barber, registered massage therapist, acupuncturist and acupressurist. If governed by a provincial body or association, additional guidelines or restrictions may apply.
Phase 3, as it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, started Monday, June 8, 2020, and is summarized as:
Lloydminster restaurants and licensed establishments will soon be able to open at 50 per cent capacity, along with gyms and fitness facilities, childcare facilities and places of worship – all of which are subject to provincial guidelines.
Except in the case of family members living in the same household, indoor private and public gatherings over 15 people, and outdoor private and public gatherings over 30 people are prohibited except in the following circumstances where two-metre distancing between people can be maintained.
The third phase of the Re-open Saskatchewan plan will also include personal-service businesses that did not open in Phase 2:
- estheticians;
- tattoo artists;
- makeup applicators;
- electrologists;
- manicurists;
- pedicurists;
- sun tanning parlours;
- facilities in which body piercing, bone grafting or scarification
services are provided; and - other personal service facilities.
Additional guidelines or restrictions may apply to personal-service businesses governed by a provincial body or association. Opening is at the discretion of the workplace, based on risk assessment and ability to operate safely, protecting staff and customers.
Phase 4, Part 1, as it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, began Monday, June 22, 2020, and is summarized as:
Under this phase, the following services are permitted to open:
- child and youth day camps
- outdoor pools and spray parks
- seasonal/recreational outdoor sports and activities
Phase 4, Part 2a, as it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, began Monday, June 29, 2020, and is summarized as:
Under this phase, the following services will be permitted open:
- libraries
- museums
- galleries
- movie theatres
- live theatres
Phase 4, Part 2b, as it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, began Monday, July 6, 2020, and is summarized as:
Under this phase, the following services will be permitted open:
- indoor sports and activities
- indoor pools
- indoor rinks
- performing arts
Phase 4, Part 2c, as it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, began Thursday, July 9, 2020, and is summarized as:
- casinos
- bingo halls
Phase 4, Part 2d, as it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, began Monday, July 16, 2020, and is summarized as:
- racetracks and rodeo-related activities
- live performances in restaurants, licensed establishments and farmers markets
- banquet and conference facilities
- car shows and trade shows
Phase 5: A timeline for the fifth phase of the Re-open Saskatchewan plan has not been announced.
Residents must continue to follow necessary personal protective measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, including maintaining physical distancing, washing hands frequently, among other hygiene practices.
Residents and business owners are reminded the City of Lloydminster is still under a State of Local Emergency. All previously implemented restrictions and social distancing measures remain in effect. Per the Lloydminster Charter, the City of Lloydminster is compelled to abide by orders issued under the Saskatchewan Health Act.
The City relies on the Saskatchewan Health Authority as a trusted source and will refer to them as information becomes available.
For up-to-date provincial information, visit:
UPDATED: Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 9:27 a.m.