Assiniboia Times

During this stressful time, I am sure there are times when we’ve all felt helpless and are thinking what we could do to assist our community.

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Chief medical officer Dr. Saqib Shahab confirmed four new presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on Thursday, March 19 bringing the total number to 20.

To all the citizens of Assiniboia and District. This is a time to be strong and resilient. It is the time to look after ourselves, our families and neighbours to make sure we are safe. To keep safe, we must follow public health guidelines.

“We’ve put together a critical response team. We’ve been implementing changes,” said Sonja Dahlman, Human Resources Manager for Southland Co-op.

With everything going on in the world right now, all the branches of the Palliser Regional Library had to officially close to their doors to the public.

To our readers, advertisers, sponsors and community members: I write this column to let you know that we here at the Assiniboia Times are recognizing the significant challenges the current COVID-19 pandemic is creating for many of you.

As of 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 all Southeast College test centres will be closed. As of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, all industry, safety, continuing education, business management essentials and management essentials are suspended.

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer presented the province’s budget estimates on Wednesday, March 18 in lieu of a full budget. It showed a 3.1 per cent increase to spending and a 3.8 per cent raise for health services.

The Assiniboia and District Arts Council announced on March 19 that due to the recent spread of COVID-19, some of their upcoming events have either been cancelled or postponed.