What to expect at some Saskatoon locations after COVID measures lift Sunday

By Craig Silliphant Jul 9, 2021 | 2:52 PM

As Saskatchewan prepares to open up, 650 CKOM spoke to several locations in Saskatoon to see if they will follow provincial mandates or continue calling for the use of masks and social distancing.

Here’s what we learned.

Saskatoon Airport:

Some spaces in the Saskatoon airport are federally regulated and others are not. Public areas will be provincially mandated.

Masks are mandatory:

Pre-boarding screening
In line to board the aircraft
On the aircraft
Post-security

Masks are not mandatory:

Entering and exiting terminals
At check-ins

Western Development Museum (all four locations):

Masks will no longer be mandated, but are recommended in exhibits and general areas
Masks are mandatory at indoor workshops and programs happening in enclosed spaces
Interactive displays will begin reopening throughout the summer

Nutrien Wonderhub:

Masks will no longer be mandated, but are recommended in all areas
Physical distancing is encouraged
Hand sanitizer and signage will remain in place

Landmark Cinemas across the province:

Masks are recommended but not mandatory
Staff will continue wearing masks
Sanitization and cleaning will still be in place
Shows before 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday will require physical distancing
Shows after 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday and Friday to Sunday will be ‘full theatres’ with no regulations in place

Saskatoon Public Library:

Facemasks will not be required for patrons. Although the restriction is lifted, wearing facemasks is encouraged
Study and seating areas will reopen, with furniture returning by mid-week at all locations
There won’t be time limits on library visits
Public computers are available at each location (pre-pandemic time limits apply)
Quarantining of returned materials will be discontinued
The second floor at Frances Morrison Central Library will reopen (i.e., Children’s area, Fine Arts and The Gallery), though Local History services will remain by appointment only
Food and drink will be permitted

Saskatoon Transit:

Vehicles will be operating at full capacity
Masks won’t be required

City Hall:

There won’t be requirements to wear masks or to physically distance
The building will continue to use barriers and the current level of increased cleaning
Additional customer services previously available on other floors of City Hall may be available from the lobby starting Sept. 1
City council meetings will resume in chambers in September

Saskatoon Forestry Farm and Zoo:

Most areas of the zoo will be open without restrictions and the one-way path will be removed
The meerkat display is now open; however, the Children’s Zoo will remain closed at this time
The Affinity Learning Centre is closed for construction

Saskatoon leisure centres:

Drop-in program capacity will increase
Details on available programming will be available in the Leisure Guide starting Aug. 6

Riide Transportation:

Masks will no longer be required in all Riide cabs
Drivers will continue to thoroughly clean and sanitize vehicles
It will be up to each individual driver should they wish to continue to wear their masks and keep their barrier devices in their vehicles

Goodlife Fitness (all Saskatchewan locations):

Masking is a personal choice
It’s recommended that members continue to keep two metres of distance while they are working out

Motion Fitness (all Saskatchewan locations):

Masks will no longer be mandatory
Fan use in classes will be permitted at the comfort of the participants
Spin classes will continue in group fitness studios for now and will slowly transition back to the spin studios
Sanitizing stations will remain and equipment cleaning before and after classes will continue
Current spacing of three metres in the group fitness studios and two metres in the yoga studios will remain for social distancing and a slower transition back to normal.
Hot yoga classes will return in the fall, but heat can be used to warm studios now that masking is not mandatory