Covid-19 Information for Residents and Business | GULL LAKE

Covid-19 Saskatchewan Extends State of Emergency

The Government of Saskatchewan has extended a provincial State of Emergency, giving the government broad powers to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

Message from the Mayor

We are all very concerned about the Covid19 Pandemic and the impact that it is having on our community. I would encourage everyone to do their part by practicing social distancing and following the advice of our Province’s Healthcare Officials. Following this advice will help slow the rate of COVID-19 infection and protect vulnerable populations, including seniors and people with compromised immune systems.

Effective immediately, the Town Office will be closed to the public. Mayor and Council have taken this action to protect the health & well-being of our staff that provide essential services for our community. Normal business, with no change of regular hours, will be conducted via telephone, email or regular mail. Bill payments can be made online, by mail, or at your bank or credit union.

The Regular Council meeting scheduled for April 15, 2020 has been cancelled. Future meetings will be held at the Elks Hall to enable members of Council and staff to maintain social distancing requirements. Council meetings are open to the public; however, non-essential delegations are asked to respect social distancing policies. If you have an issue you wish to present to the council, consider submitting by mail or e-mail; the council will discuss and respond. If it is urgent, you speak to the council, please call the office and arrangements to attend the meeting via conference call can be made.

At the last Council Meeting, the COVID-19 Pandemic and the significant financial impact it is having on our community was discussed. To provide some measure of relief Council is waiving utility interest charges and suspending disconnections until further notice.

Community and Recreation facilities have been closed and will remain closed until further notice. A number of businesses and facilities have provided information on measures they have taken to protect the public. This information is listed on this page and is updated regularly. If we have missed your facility or business, or you require a change of information, please email gull.lake.sk@gmail.com.

Town Council will continue to monitor the situation and provide information and updates as they become available on this page.

Mayor Campbell

Public Health Information

Learn more about COVID-19 including symptoms, treatment and how to protect yourself.

LOCAL BUSINESS, HEALTH, AND EDUCATION INFORMATION

A number of businesses and facilities have provided information on measures they have taken to protect the public.

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

“The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.”

BUSINESS SUPPORT INFORMATION

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

"The health and well-being of entrepreneurs, clients and non-clients as well as of our partners is our top priority. BDC stands ready to support companies through to a more stable period."

https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/special-support.aspx?special-initiative=covid19

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

"To help businesses prepare for and manage through a potential COVID-19 escalation in Canada, the Canadian Chamber has developed a brief guide source from a number of best practice documents and designed to assist business planning and continuity efforts."

http://www.chamber.ca/resources/pandemic-preparedness/

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

"Given the urgency surrounding this issue, we have additional CFIB staff answering your inquiries to help you manage COVID-19 situations in the workplace."

https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/small-business-resources-dealing-covid-19

(COVID-19) – Employment and Social Development Canada

"Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits provide up to 15 weeks of income replacement and is available to eligible claimants who are unable to work because of illness, injury or quarantine."

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei.html

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PLAN FOR SASKATCHEWAN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

“During this time of great uncertainty, it is of the utmost importance that Saskatchewan people know their government is here to provide support,”

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2020/march/20/covid-19-financial-support

Government of Canada: Trade Commissioner Service

"During this extraordinary time, the Government of Canada is taking strong action to help Canadian businesses as COVID-19 is affecting them, their employees and their families."

https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/campaign-campagne/ressources-entreprises-COVID-19-business-resources.aspx?lang=eng

Record of Employment Information

"This guide contains general information about how to complete the ROE."

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/ei/ei-list/reports/roe-guide/understand.html

SASKATCHEWAN BUSINESS RESPONSE TEAM

"The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a Business Response Team to support businesses in the province dealing with the economic challenges resulting from COVID-19."

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-workers#utm_campaign=q2_2015&utm_medium=short&utm_source=%2Fcovid19-workers

Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA)

"SEDA will endeavor to provide you with accurate information during this time of heightened concern is as well as highlighting existing and new resources that may be helpful to Local, Indigenous and Regional governments as well as business."

https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/small-business-resources-dealing-covid-19