Self-reported mental health improves this week while stress levels remain steady.


Despite steady mental health and stress levels, outlook for the next few weeks declines for the first time in almost two months.

Nine in ten residents plan on attending or hosting a Christmas gathering this year.
Among those planning to attend Christmas gatherings, most plan to keep their party size on the smaller side. However, almost four in ten report that they will be attending gatherings with 10 or more guests. One quarter report there will be unvaccinated people attending their holiday parties.


Residents are looking forward to family time during the holiday season. Here is what some had to say:

That is it for 2021! We will return with our weekly barometer the week of January 3, 2022.
Wishing everyone Happy Holidays!
Since the pandemic’s beginning, we started sharing a few brief insights from our online community, SaskWatch Research®. As we monitor and trend the results by week, we will share the information with you as we get it.