Assiniboia Times

Premier Scott Moe announced on Monday that for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak hit Saskatchewan, there have been more recoveries than new confirmed cases in a single day.

COVID-19 has altered the world forever. Though this menacing virus will eventually languish into history, we’ll be coping with the aftereffects of the pandemic for the stretch ahead.

The Official Opposition Saskatchewan Caucus sent a letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau, calling for a full exemption from the carbon tax for all farming fuels and an immediate cancellation of the scheduled increase of this tax on April 1.

With a public health consensus quickly emerging about wearing cloth masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, NDP Leader Ryan Meili encouraged the people of Saskatchewan to begin wearing cloth masks in public, while continuing to stay home as much as pos

Saskatchewan had 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on April 5, bringing the provincial total to 249. Currently, there are four people in hospital in the province.

Even though some postsecondary classes are being cancelled or delayed, currently scheduled student loan payments will continue through April as usual. Students should check their online account for details.

The announcement regarding the government’s social services pandemic response plan was not received well.

During Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab’s daily COVID-19 update on April 3, it was announced an assisted living worker in Regina tested positive for COVID-19.

The Assiniboia RCMP received a call for service on February 13 regarding a shoplifting incident at a food store in Assiniboia that occurred on February 11. The investigation is ongoing.