Last reviewed: November 2, 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.
4-H Saskatchewan Statement:
The Saskatchewan 4-H Council Board of Directors met on October 25, 2021 and respectfully discussed the possibility of implementing a vaccination mandate. After discussion, the board determined the following:
THAT 4-H Saskatchewan will not enforce an organizational mandate for vaccination. 4-H Saskatchewan will follow the requirements of the government and expect participants to follow the requirements applicable to the venue or activity type being utilized or undertaken.
THAT 4-H Saskatchewan will not enforce an organizational mandate for vaccination. 4-H Saskatchewan will follow the requirements of the government and expect participants to follow the requirements applicable to the venue or activity type being utilized or undertaken.
- This decision was made as the board of directors respects the direction set through public health guidelines by the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority. This stance also respects our 4-H families and their choices.
- 4-H clubs are expected to follow the applicable public health regulations, municipal restrictions, or requirements from an organization or venue for the facility or activity they are participating in (e.g. if participating in an activity with a vaccine/proof of negative test requirement, those attending must follow the requirement or choose not to attend).
- 4-H clubs are able to select meeting venues or activity types by motion at a general meeting (majority decision).
- Clubs should endeavour to be inclusive to all – this may mean altering attendance options (e.g. allowing for virtual participation) or requirements (e.g. allowing alternatives for meeting mandatory 4-H requirements for those who choose not to attend an event due to COVID/restrictions)
- We respect that 4-H’ers may have varying opinions. 4-H as an organization will refer to information as provided by the Government of Saskatchewan.
- We encourage clubs to continue to utilize basic prevention methods to ensure health and safety at any in person activities (such as social distancing, low or no-touch activities, limit the number of attendees, increased sanitization, or mask use.)
- If a 4-H club is hosting / administering a program which requires proof of vaccination or negative test results, they should contact the 4-H office for support to ensure they are managing information appropriately (medical information should not be collected or stored).
- 4-H Saskatchewan will continue to monitor official information and reassess where necessary.
GUIDELINE/RESTRICTIONS RELEVANT TO 4-H:
4-H Saskatchewan will endeavor to summarize the most important guidelines relevant to 4-H'ers in the space below. COVID remains present in Saskatchewan and will continue to impact some 4-H programming.
Clubs are encouraged to consider General Guidelines for basic prevention for any in person activity (e.g. social distancing, low or no-touch activities, 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.
Clubs are encouraged to consider General Guidelines for basic prevention for any in person activity (e.g. social distancing, low or no-touch activities, 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.
- 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 or negative test result system.
- The information below is a summary.
- See the "Proof of COVID Vaccination" Government of Saskatchewan Website for all details. There is also a "Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Result FAQ website with additional information.
- 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.
- You will have several options for showing your proof of vaccination credentials
- QR Code on your mobile phone
- Printed QR code
- Wallet cards received at time of immunization
- Below is information about providing proof of negative test
- Individuals who do not have proof of vaccination have the option of providing proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from within the previous 72 hours.
- Individuals requiring a negative test result have several private options on the market that will provide a rapid antigen test or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for a fee. See: Government List of Testing Locations
- Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the proof of vaccination or negative test requirement.
- The information below is a summary.
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.
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 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. This may mean making some modifications to involve everyone (allowing alternatives for mandatory 4-H activities (e.g. public speaking) or allowing people to attend virtually, for example).
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 clubs must ensure all participants are masked indoors (except the few situations that are exempt).
- 4-H clubs must follow proof of vaccination or negative test requirements IF the event they are attending or facility they are utilizing requires them (or choose not to attend).
- Note that proof of vaccination public health orders to not apply to 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".
- There are specific club activities and locations where proof of vaccination or negative test result could be required for those over 12.
- 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 that has implemented the requirement, or attending a ticketed sporting event as a club).
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 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. This may mean making some modifications to involve everyone (allowing alternatives for mandatory 4-H activities (e.g. public speaking) or allowing people to attend virtually, for example).
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 COVID WAIVERS4-H in Canada COVID Waivers continue to be required for the 2021-2022 Membership Year
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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.
Programs where proof of vaccination / negative test will be effective:
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.
Programs where proof of vaccination / negative test will be effective:
- For 4-H'ers attending Science Day (November 12), proof of vaccination or negative test results will be required. The facility is held at Nutrien Wonderhub which is a museum and included in the Public Health Order. See the Nutrien Wonderhub website for information.
- For 4-H'ers attending any programs at Agribition, proof of vaccination or negative test will be required. See the Agribition COVID website for information.
- For 4-H'ers attending the 4-H Alumni Event (held during the REUNITE Convention) proof of vaccination or negative test results will be required.
- All 4-H Canada in person programs will require attestation of full vaccination in order to register.
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.
