Yesterday the Province advised of changes to the use of beaches, starting this Friday, June 12th. This is relatively short notice and and much needs to be done in our resort to get things ready, so bear with us if things take a little longer than Friday.

We will be installing signage (as soon as it is available) reminding users of these guidelines, but we do not have the capacity to supervise this area. Users will be on their own to self-police and use the area accordingly.

The full text of the Provincial order can be read at this link, but here are the most relevant points regarding our resort:

• People exhibiting signs of illness should not enter beach areas. If you think you may be sick, use the Government of Saskatchewan’s self-assessment tool for COVID-19 and follow the subsequent directions.
• Individuals from different groups must maintain a physical distance of two metres outdoors, indoors, on the beach and in the water. Towels and beach gear should be set up with four metres between groups to allow physical distancing to be maintained for those entering or exiting the area.
• There must be no more individuals per group than allowed under the private and public gathering restrictions.
• Towels, beach toys, food and other items should not be shared between members of different groups.
• Our beach are is small, if the beach area is full please do not crowd it. Come back another time.
• Bring your own picnic table covers, cleaning supplies, hand hygiene supplies and other personal items.
• Users should clean and disinfect surfaces before and after using (e.g. picnic tables), and practice frequent hand hygiene, especially before and after consuming food.
• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer approved by Health Canada if you come into contact with public or common touch surfaces (e.g. washroom facilities, shower taps, benches, tables, playground equipment).
• Indoor shower and change facilities will remain closed.
• The public washrooms will now be open.
• Events are not permitted on the beach.
• The floating slide and playground will be available for use.

Beach users have also pointed out that sunflower seed shells discarded on the ground may be problematic, therefore we are asking that everyone be courteous and dispose of them in the garbage cans using a cup or container.