The Government of Saskatchewan recently introduced a “Re-Open Plan” to begin relaxing COVID-19 restrictions.  MLAC is pleased with these changes but recognizes that much caution is still required. The following guidelines for our resort have been developed based on Provincial guidance.

Key points to remember:

• The COVID-19 virus is still circulating and any flare-up in infections can cause the Province to delay future phases of the “Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan” or roll back to tighter restrictions.  Inappropriate behavior by anyone at the Lake puts everyone at risk, and may lead to increased restrictions.
• Regardless of what you are doing, 2 metre physical distancing is still required between any individuals not living together in the same household.

Here is what’s changing in our resort after May 4th:

• Once it opens the booth will be available for take-out and delivery orders only.  Appropriate protections and physical distancing will be in use.
• Gas sales and daily docking will remain available through the booth.
• The laundry may be open for single use only, but this is still uncertain.
• The inside seating and outside picnic table seating area will be closed.
• The beach, public washrooms and playground will be closed.
• The fish filleting station will be closed.
• Use of any public docks in the marina and boat launch will be restricted to one individual or family group at a time, once that person/family has cleared the next can enter.  Please be courteous and limit your time on the dock.
• Fishing or swimming from public docks and those in the marina is prohibited.
• Physical distancing includes respecting your neighbors and the people you meet on the road.
• Large public and private gatherings – indoors and outdoors – are prohibited. Gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people (excluding family members living in the same household).  The province has indicated that groups 10 and under are allowed as long as all people involved maintain appropriate physical distancing, understand the increased risk associated with the activity, and are the same consistent group of people (a ‘virtual household’).  Importantly, this cannot be a group that varies from day-to-day.
• Restrictions imposed by the Provincial Government for Provincial parks apply when on the water.  This includes limiting passengers in boats to only those who reside in the same household and ensuring that any shoreline anglers adhere to a strict 2-metre distance between individuals.
• Appropriate signage will be installed at the beach, boat launch and affected areas. 

As suggested by the province, any concerns regarding large groups or people not respecting physical distancing should be reported to the RCMP (Kelvington 306-327-1200, Rose Valley 306-322-2550) or through the Provincial Public Health Order Non-Compliance Reporting Form.

These rules are subject to change, but please remember that the easing or increasing of restrictions is in everyone’s hands. So please enjoy the lake – but be responsible, keep your groups small, follow the social distancing rules, and keep everyone safe!