Phase 4.2 of Saskatchewan's Re-Open plan will go into effect this Monday, July 6th, and will see indoor pools, rinks, and performance venues allowed to open their doors. Casinos and bingo halls may follow on July 9th. 

This is good news for many athletes and performing artists but as ever, most individual venues and sporting facilities may require additional time to make their spaces safe to use. 

Restaurants and licensed establishments will also be allowed to increase their seating on Monday to a level that allows for two metres of distance between all staff and customers. In addition to increased seating capacity, video lottery terminals, pool tables, dartboards, arcade games and other recreation areas will be able to re-open on July 6 as long as physical distancing can be maintained and regular disinfection is ensured. Live performances are expected to return to bars and restaurants on July 16th.

Also allowed to re-open on the 16th are racetracks and rodeo-related events. Guidelines for these activities and their spectators are still being developed.

Fall planning for post-secondary institutions is underway in consultation with public health.  The institutions will be communicating to their campus communities in the near future. As restrictions are gradually lifted in the province, additional information will continue to be added to the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan based on direction from public health officials and input from businesses and service providers.

Saskatchewan residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the guidelines and follow their recommendations to ensure the province can continue to re-open in a safe manner without a significant increase in the transmission of COVID-19. Find the most up-to-date version of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan here