Saskatchewan summers are short, so when long weekends come around the weather can be especially nice to get outside to enjoy.

The city of Saskatoon is recommending this weekend as you plan activities with families or individuals in your extended household group to visit green spaces in and around our community or beat the heat by visiting an outdoor spray park or pool, to make for a safe August long weekend.

The city says to remember that public health orders remain in place to prevent transmission of COVID-19 including preventative measures like washing your hands frequently, practicing physical distancing of two metres (including in parks, dog parks, and public areas), wearing a mask in settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained, limiting contacts outside your home to your extended household group, and staying home if you are sick

The city says there may be social or peer pressure to attend events that you feel pose an unacceptable amount of risk to you and your family. Decisions not to attend are your own, and family and friends should understand and respect measures that people are taking to stay healthy and prevent the spread of COVID-19.