Last reviewed: September 17, 2021
Where TO FIND COVID Information
Please refer to the Government of Saskatchewan's website for information about COVID-19. Click the button below:
IMPORTANT: There were new announcements made on September 16.
To view the September 16 Government of Saskatchewan Public Health Measures click on this link.
NOTE: Items written in Italics on this webpage are quoted direct from government sources.
GUIDELINE/RESTRICTIONS RELEVANT TO 4-H:
COVID remains present in Saskatchewan and case numbers have been rising in the fall. Clubs are encouraged to consider General Guidelines for basic prevention for any in person activity (e.g. social distancing, increased sanitization, mask use). Details are are available on the "Living with COVID" page of the Government website.
As of September 16, 2021, Saskatchewan announced new measures through a "Mandatory Isolation and Face Covering" public health order. To View the September 16 Public Health Order which details when and where masks are required, click here.
As of September 16, 2021, Saskatchewan announced new measures through a "Mandatory Isolation and Face Covering" public health order. To View the September 16 Public Health Order which details when and where masks are required, click here.
- Masks are required in all public, indoor spaces beginning Friday, September 17. If your club event is taking place in a public, indoor space, all attendees must be masked.
- Indoor public spaces are any enclosed space other than a private home or dwelling.
- This may include but is not exclusive to workplaces, retail locations, recreational venues, eating and dining establishments and professional buildings. “Indoor public spaces” includes those areas of a business or venue that are restricted to staff only (areas where there is no access for the public).
- There is an exemption for youth under 18 while participating in an athletic or sports activity, for the duration of the sport or activity only (see Section 4, c, point ix). While horseback riding or shooting archery indoors, youth are not required to wear a mask. But, masks should be worn during the remainder of the activity (in common areas, tacking up, change rooms, demonstrations, etc.), and spectators are required to be masked.
- As of October 1, the province of Saskatchewan will implement a proof of vaccination system [more details anticipated in coming weeks]
- Effective October 1, a provincial requirement for proof of vaccination or negative test result will be implemented for public access to some establishments, business or event venues that bring people together, including:
- Indoor dining at restaurants;
- 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.
- The logistics of the proof of vaccination system are being developed.
- Protocols regarding proof of negative test requirements are currently under development for those residents opting to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, and will include the provision of documentation demonstrating proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test provided by a certified healthcare provider, including private providers of COVID-19 tests.
- Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the proof of vaccination or negative test requirement.
- Proof of vaccination will not be required in many of the situations that 4-H clubs typically operate in. According to government websites, Proof of vaccination will not be required for the following: "facilities hosting non-ticketed amateur sporting events, including youth athletics and recreational leagues" and "business meetings and places of business closed to the general public, unless otherwise directed by the business or employer", and "private gatherings held at public indoor venues, such as weddings and funerals" and "private gatherings at private residences".
- However, depending on specific club activities and locations, proof of vaccination or negative test result could be required in some circumstances beginning October 1.
- 4-H individuals or clubs that are choosing to hold or attend activities in an environment that does have a vaccine requirement must abide by these rules, or choose not to attend. Examples of situations where a 4-H club may need to abide by proof of vaccination or testing requirements, could include having a club meeting in a local restaurant, doing a tour or demonstration at a local business, or attending a ticketed sporting event as a club).
- Effective October 1, a provincial requirement for proof of vaccination or negative test result will be implemented for public access to some establishments, business or event venues that bring people together, including:
INFormation for 4-H Clubs
Clubs are expected to follow all public health guidelines available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.
4-H Saskatchewan continues to monitor information from our government and will provide support for clubs to implement and follow any relevant public health orders.
4-H is a safe, fun and inclusive organization where everyone is welcome – we ask our families to be respectful of all those in their clubs and communities and work together to provide an environment where our members can Learn To Do By Doing.
Remember, there may be people who continue to wear masks or maintain social distance, or who may be hesitant to attend in person events. We know our 4-H'ers will be respectful and kind to ensure everyone feels safe, welcomed and included as we adjust and move forward together.
Also note that businesses may implement their own restrictions. Please check with the facilities your club uses to see if there are rules in place (such as capacity limits or requiring masks) and if so, respect these
4-H staff are able to support you in offering virtual options for club meetings or project activities if this interests your club.
If you have any questions, please contact the 4-H office at 306-933-7727.
4-H Saskatchewan continues to monitor information from our government and will provide support for clubs to implement and follow any relevant public health orders.
4-H is a safe, fun and inclusive organization where everyone is welcome – we ask our families to be respectful of all those in their clubs and communities and work together to provide an environment where our members can Learn To Do By Doing.
Remember, there may be people who continue to wear masks or maintain social distance, or who may be hesitant to attend in person events. We know our 4-H'ers will be respectful and kind to ensure everyone feels safe, welcomed and included as we adjust and move forward together.
Also note that businesses may implement their own restrictions. Please check with the facilities your club uses to see if there are rules in place (such as capacity limits or requiring masks) and if so, respect these
4-H staff are able to support you in offering virtual options for club meetings or project activities if this interests your club.
If you have any questions, please contact the 4-H office at 306-933-7727.
Provincial EVENT INFORMATION
4-H Saskatchewan continues to monitor information from our government and will implement and follow any relevant public health orders.
Provincial 4-H Events (Leaderama, Science Day, AGM, etc.) are being planned in person. Basic prevention strategies will be incorporated in planning.
Masks are required in all public, indoor spaces. Masks will be required at provincial 4-H events (Science Day, Beef Symposium) while indoors. Masks are welcomed, indoors and outdoors.
Provincial 4-H Events (Leaderama, Science Day, AGM, etc.) are being planned in person. Basic prevention strategies will be incorporated in planning.
Masks are required in all public, indoor spaces. Masks will be required at provincial 4-H events (Science Day, Beef Symposium) while indoors. Masks are welcomed, indoors and outdoors.
Thank you 4-H'ers!
It has been a unique time since the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency began in March 2020. We’d like to take a moment to thank all of our 4-H families for their respect and perseverance throughout the public health emergency.
We know there were a lot of challenges clubs, members and leaders faced since March 2020 and we believe everyone deserves a huge pat on the back for their resilience. We appreciated seeing your stories about how your clubs modified activities and were able to come together while staying apart.
We are especially thankful to our volunteers and leaders whose careful and creative planning meant our members could keep Learning To Do By Doing, even when there were restrictions.
We know there were a lot of challenges clubs, members and leaders faced since March 2020 and we believe everyone deserves a huge pat on the back for their resilience. We appreciated seeing your stories about how your clubs modified activities and were able to come together while staying apart.
We are especially thankful to our volunteers and leaders whose careful and creative planning meant our members could keep Learning To Do By Doing, even when there were restrictions.
