Assiniboia Times

On August 6, Christians around the world celebrate one of the greatest events in Jesus' life, His Transfiguration. This event is recorded in three of the Gospels and noted in II Peter.

Updated to August 7

“Today’s jobs numbers show that there are almost 29,000 fewer jobs in Saskatchewan than this time last year and that our economy is in serious trouble.

The Saskatchewan government has procured six million disposable masks for schools in the province with an investment of $2.3 million, representing a supply of masks for school divisions until the end of the calendar year.

Looking at the prospect of a snap election this fall is also an invitation to ponder some very significant changes to our federal political landscape, leaving voters shaking their heads and wondering who or what to vote for.

Four sets of temporary regulations created during COVID-19 that permit the remote witnessing of certain documents will be made permanent.

Those who belong to the Historic Métis Nation are defined as the descendants of the Aboriginal people with a mixture of (mostly French) European ancestry from Manitoba’s Red River Valley.

Going to the lake or the pool in the summer is a wonderful time. However, if safety isn’t often at the forefront for many, leading to avoidable tragedies.

There were 11 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 6, bringing the total to 1,387 cases. The new cases were located in the South Central (9), Saskatoon (1) and South West (1) zones.

Harvest operations have just started in some parts of the province. There have been reports of farmers desiccating pulse crops, with more planning within the next week or two.