
Premier denies Saskatoon mayor's request for gathering size limits to fight COVID-19
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The Saskatchewan government says it will not introduce limits on gathering sizes in the province's COVID-19 hotspot as requested by Saskatoon's mayor and city council.
Following a unanimous vote during a special meeting of city council last week, Mayor Charlie Clark sent a letter to Premier Scott Moe on Friday requesting additional public health measures, mainly limits on gathering sizes.
As of Tuesday, Saskatoon had 1063 reported active cases, marking 20 consecutive days the city has had over 1,000 active cases.
The meeting was called after city administration asked Clark to write a letter on behalf of council to ask for a limit of 15 people at private gatherings in Saskatoon, including household gatherings.
Administration also recommended a limit of 150 people at locations such as bingo halls, event centres, theatres and casinos or one-third of current capacity, whichever is less.

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