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www.the-chronicle.ca Contact: [email protected] 306-463-6383 Deadline for Nov. 2 Chronicle is Oct. 28 Oct. 26, 2020 Town of Kerrobert to follow for an event I want to hold at the mandatory at this time. More information to PCC? follow. Week 32 – This pandemic has taught us all a lot and this month I am learning the value of The Sask Re-Open Plan provides information Kerrobert Library – Although not mandatory, patience. We are a society that wants answers for all and any events. This plan is updated Wheatland Regional Library is encouraging TODAY but I have come to learn that the often therefore renters can expect changes. It visitors to wear a mask. newness of Covid 19 means we need to wait is ultimately up to the renter to ensure that for answers from those who are making the the guidelines are followed but I will do my It is wise to carry a mask with you at all times decisions. I trust that our government and best to help anyone who would like to rent. and that you would either read up ahead of health leaders are giving us the best answers For instance, the rental this weekend for the time OR read all signage on doors to deter- they can based on knowledge and data, both Fall Market required Staci to get measure- mine if what events require masks to enter. of which, take time to acquire. By the time ments of the PCC and to put all safety guide- the answers make it to myself, or to the pres- lines in place. This rental, as well as the others Will Town Council be putting out guide- ident or leader of any governing organization happening next week including the Provincial lines regarding Halloween? or to a business owner, there is still some wait Election and the Flu Clinic, will ensure a safe time as we need to make sense of it and sort experience thanks to the hard work of those We will be sending out guidelines that come through to see how it works for our specific putting them on. directly from the Saskatchewan Govern- community. I understand that there is much ment. These guidelines will be attached to a confusion and I hope this weekly article keeps Are masks mandatory in our facilities? poster stating, “Welcome Trick or Treaters” you up to date on what I know. and those who wish to open their doors for Kerrobert Arena – YES. The Sask Hockey visiting children on Oct. 31, may post it on Will the Curling Rink be opening? Association has mandated that anyone attend- their door or front window. This will indicate ing or participating in their events must wear to parents and children which homes and The Kerrobert Curling Club is meeting today a mask for ages 3+. To ensure consistency, businesses are handing out treats. We know (Oct. 21) to discuss how to safely re-open the Town Council has determined that anyone that there are people whose health is at greater curling rink. Sask Curl has provided a Safety entering the rink for any event – public skate, risk from the Covid 19 virus and we want to Guidelines document that will walk the Club Rec Hockey, spectators for all and any event ensure that only those who feel safe handing through how to have a safe season. This will must wear a mask. out candy, do so. Thank you in advance to the include some minor changes to the game parents who discuss with their children why but curlers are still guaranteed that they can PCC – Currently each renter is responsible for some homes may not be able to hand out can- play, stay active and socialize safely. The Sask determining if masks are mandatory. Walk dy this year. Posters will be available for pick Re-Open Plan will help determine the fate of this Way is encouraging participants to wear up at various businesses and the Town office the Curling Lounge for the 2020-2021 season masks if they wish. Shuffle Club will be start- starting Oct. 23. We will also send a handful as of today, we know that lounges are allow- ing on Nov. 2 at 1:30 and they are also leaving to the school to be sent home with students. ing 50% capacity. The Curling Lounge will it up to the participant to make that decision remain closed until further notice. based on their circumstances. Continued on next page ... How do I find out the guidelines that I need Curling Rink – Sask Curl has not made masks Continued ... team; three if there are players of the opposite sex on the team. That means that if there are How many spectators are allowed in the two teams playing, we have used up 5 dressing Kerrobert Arena? rooms. We cannot bring another team into the rink until the playing team LEAVES the I have been in contact with the Public Health arena and we have time to disinfect the room. Inspector DAILY regarding what our capac- There is some discussion throughout the ity can be. As of todays date, capacity is to province that social distancing is not required when players are wearing masks and on the remain at 30 until we hear back. I am expect- same team. I am waiting for confirmation on ing an email this week to update us. Yes, there this. This decision would be a game changer is a letter from the Deputy Minister of Health (lol!). stating that rinks can increase spectator capacity to a maximum of 150 providing there Will we be opening our Arena concession is social distancing however – the Hockey this year? document also states, “Maximum capacity is 150 provided there is enough room to main- Town Council and the Recreation Board tain two metres of physical distancing between decided that running a volunteer concession extended household groups – side to side and during a pandemic was not an option. We front to back AND Approval is granted by did however, have interest from someone who wished to lease the booth following our local public health.” The magic word here is ad that went out in August. We are currently maximum capacity but not actual capacity as working with this individual to determine how that is based on the seating space of each rink. that can be managed safely and affordably. We Once we find out our capacity, we will contact are following all guidelines in the Sask Re- each organization to determine how they wish Open plan and hope to have a decision made to handle managing of the spectators. Please by Nov. 1. Until that time, the concession will note that this could change any day. remain closed. Why is there so much time between hockey games this season resulting in one less game Continued on nexy page... slot each weekend? As of todays date, we know that we need to provide at minimum 2 dressing rooms per Why are no meetings allowed at the Ker- patient, it could be long winter but we can do robert Arena? this if we work together and we can come out as a stronger community if we stay kind. We know that many organizations have historically used the arena for meetings that Sask Health Line - 811 were not tracked as rentals. It is now more West Central Crisis Center – 1-306-463-6655 important than ever that we are aware of all West Central Crisis after hours – 1-306-463- arena visitors and that we clean following 1860 (24 hour line) each visit and between the next group of Heartland Health Region - 1-866-268-9139 users. Our #1 goal is that we can safely and Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 affordably provide a full season of curling and Kerrobert Food Bank - 834-5389 hockey so we are encouraging organizations Kerrobert KidSport – 834-2344 to hold zoom meetings, communicate online Recreation on call phone – 834-8355 or to hold their meetings in other locations. Bobbi Hebron Lastly : Recreation Director Please note that Walk this Way will not run on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29 as we are required to do a deep clean between public events at the PCC. It will resume Nov. 3. Re-Opening our facilities has proven to be very time consuming and challenging for everyone involved. Thank you to those who are helping to make decisions and to those are cooperating with the Rec Department to make it as smooth as possible. I have great respect for those who have already opened their businesses, churches, schools, daycares, classrooms and health centers and had to make difficult daily decisions and maintain a relationship with the public who, at times, grows frustrated. I urge everyone to be RoseRose City City MemorialsMemorials Ltd. Ltd. GranitePRODUCTION Monument PLANT AND INDOORSpecialists SHOWROOM Dedicated102 Canola to Quality, Cres. Craftsmanship Cut Knife, SK and S0M Service 0N0 306-398-4717 [email protected] www.rosecitymemorials.com102 Canola Cres. Cut Knife, SK Check out our new website www.rosecitymemorials.com Rose City Memorials.indd 1 18-02-26 2:26 PM Major Cemetery Board would like to thank all into. If anyone is aware of such or alternative funding of their helpers. please let us know. 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