Assiniboia Times

The Canadian agriculture industry experienced a series of mixed messages last week as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to influence the cogs and gears motoring the world’s economy.

The Canada Post location in Assiniboia has remained opened so far during the pandemic, however the hours of operations have been reduced from 9:30-3:30 on Monday to Friday.

In these trying times, it’s great to see the response to the Assiniboia Has Heart Facebook group. What a great idea for all our families. Our business community is doing their part. Many have closed.

NDP Leader Ryan Meili called on the province to work with employers to guarantee frontline workers in essential services receive the access they require to clear physical distancing protocols along with having adequate protective equipment on Tuesday

During this somewhat grey time, when social distancing has become the watchword phrase of the day, Stephanie VanDeSype – Assiniboia’s Recreation and Community Wellness Manager – has devised a fascinating concept to keep people engaged with one anothe

The provincial government has temporarily suspended eviction hearings as a result of the COVID-19 emergency as of March 26.

Conexus announced on Monday, March 23 about a reduction in hours of operation.

Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced Wednesday, March 25 there were 14 new cases of COVID-19 in the province. The government also limited public and private gatherings to no more than 10.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has launched a dedicated, toll-free phone line for people who have general questions about the COVID-19 pandemic that are not health-specific, according to an announcement made on March 25.

With community transmission now confirmed in Saskatchewan, NDP Leader Ryan Meili is calling on the province to put an immediate moratorium on evictions in Saskatchewan to ensure no one loses their home.