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POLL: In light of recent tragic stories related to residential schools, did you modify your Canada Day weekend plans?
Yes
No
I celebrated the country's birthday, while also taking time to reflect on the lives lost at residential schools
Voting Ends: Jul 7, 2021 | 12:00 PM
POLL: Are you rushing out to restaurants after June 20

Step 2 of Saskatchewan’s Reopening Roadmap begins on June 20, which will remove capacity limits on restaurants and bars, so long as they can maintain social distancing. Will you be taking advantage of the restrictions changing? Or are you still avoiding eating out to avoid people? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on Facebook.

YES: Frequented restaurants throughout the pandemic
YES: I'll be more likely to go out now
NO: I'm going to wait until the mask mandate is lifted
UNSURE:
Voting Ends: Jun 19, 2021 | 12:00 PM
POLL: What are you doing during this Heat Wave?

Most of Saskatchewan is going through what will likely be one of the warmest periods of the year, with several record high temperatures. How will you be spending your time in the sun? Vote below and let us know on Facebook.

Golfing
Family picnic
Yard work
Tanning
Staying inside
Other
Voting Ends: Jun 5, 2021 | 9:00 AM
POLL: At this stage of provincial vaccination, are you comfortable with public gatherings?

Saskatchewan has entered Step 1 of the Reopening Roadmap for the summer, which slightly eases some restrictions regarding gatherings sizes. Step 3, which requires 70 per cent vaccination of residents 18 and older and three weeks after June 20, is almost approved as well. Given the numbers so far, are you more likely to attend public gatherings as they become an option? Are you just cautiously optimistic? Or are you still hesitant? Answer in the poll below, as well in the comments on Facebook.

Yes: Been ready for months
Yes: Once we hit the Step 3 target, I will feel more comfortable
No: Waiting to see what the case numbers look like in July
No: There needs to be a greater percentage of people vaccinated
Voting Ends: Jun 15, 2021 | 12:00 PM
POLL: Have you received your first vaccine dose?

With the age limit for COVID-19 vaccination hitting 12 and older on May 20, most Saskatchewan residents will be eligible for vaccination. Let us know if you have been vaccinated or not through the poll below.

Yes
No
Voting Ends: Jun 16, 2021 | 12:00 PM
POLL: What are you doing for Mother's Day?

Mother’s Day Weekend is upon us and residents throughout Saskatchewan are taking time to buy flowers, make breakfast and other gestures in honour of their mothers. What are you doing for your mom? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.

Buy her flowers
Make her breakfast/take her out for dinner
Both of the previous options
Other
Voting Ends: May 10, 2021 | 12:00 AM
POLL: Are you satisfied with the province's Roadmap to Recovery?

On Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan laid out it’s three-phase Roadmap to Recovery, highlighting the goals for vaccination rates that will allow for an easing of restrictions. Step One of the plan is expected to come into play in the last week of May.

What do you think of this plan? Is it doing enough to ensure the safety of Saskatchewan residents? Is it too restrictive and going to unnecessarily hurt businesses? Or is it the right approach given the circumstances?

Let us know in the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.

 

Yes: It's a measured approach
No: It's not strict enough for proper safety
No: We should open the province more quickly
Unsure:
Voting Ends: May 13, 2021 | 12:00 PM
POLL: How will you spend Star Wars Day?

On May 4, people around the world celebrate Star Wars, arguably the most iconic media franchise of all-time. Given it’s broad appeal and varying levels of fandom, we thought we’d ask Battlefords residents what they think of the franchise and whether or not they take time to celebrate or recognize the day.

So, do you take time each year to celebrate the saga from a galaxy far, far away? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on Facebook.

May the 4th be with you.

Movie-marathon
Watch my favourite Star Wars film
Dress up/wear Star Wars attire
Read one or two social media posts
Like the movies, not enough to dedicate a day to them
People still like Star Wars?
Voting Ends: May 5, 2021 | 12:00 PM
POLL: How often do you check Highway Hotline?

As the Battlefords weathers a winter storm to start the week, which resulted in a 50 + vehicle accident in Alberta, meteorologists are advising motorists to stay off the roads if possible.

One of the tools they frequently recommend is using the Highway Hotline to check road conditions before embarking on a trip to neighbouring communities, particularly with a risk of blowing snow and ice. Our poll question today, how often do you utilize this resource?

Lets us know in the poll below, as well as comment on our Facebook page.

Daily
Weekly
Rarely
Never
Voting Ends: Apr 5, 2021 | 3:00 PM
POLL: Has your experience with schools moving to online learning been positive?

During an unprecedented time in history, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have made several significant adjustments this year, such as moving classes online and mixing that with in-person learning. The move has resulted in a mixture of reactions from families across Saskatchewan.

What has been your experience  with schools and online learning so far? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.

Yes
No
Unsure
Voting Ends: Mar 5, 2021 | 12:00 PM
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