As the temperatures outside rise and the first phase of the Government of Saskatchewan鈥檚 Re-open Saskatchewan plan takes effect, Saskatchewan鈥檚 city mayors are encouraging residents to continue following provincial guidelines put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
鈥淲e fully support the provincial government鈥檚 phased plan to re-open Saskatchewan,鈥� said Fraser Tolmie, City of Moose Jaw mayor and chair of the Municipalities of Saskatchewan City Mayors鈥� Caucus in a release today. 鈥淗owever, as the province eases back into normalcy, it is important for residents to continue to follow COVID-19 measures which include frequent handwashing and keeping a distance of two metres from others when out in public.鈥�
Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney echoed the need to be careful.
鈥淎lthough we have zero cases we still must follow protocol as a regional trade center we have many visitors so must be vigilant,鈥� he told Yorkton This Week. 鈥淧atience is important.鈥�
With the first phase of the plan, fishing and boat launches opened Monday and golf course are scheduled to open May 15.
鈥淲e encourage residents to take advantage of the spring weather but in a manner that is safe for everyone so we can reduce the spread of COVID-19 the best we can,鈥� said Tolmie.
