In the Community

The ability of a two-letter preposition to change one’s perspective is powerful. As I mused on what I, we and the world have faced over the past and probably coming months, a well-known verse of Scripture took on new meaning for me this week.

Our hope in the Cross of Christ

One and a half cups of boiling water. Three quarters of a cup of oatmeal. Three quarters of cup of cooking oil. Three eggs. Two cups of brown sugar. One and a half teaspoon of baking soda. One and a half teaspoon of baking powder.

The Spanish flu belted Canada in four waves between 1918 and 1920. Assiniboia experienced the dramatic affects of the pandemic sweeping through the world in 1918, beginning in mid-October.

During Emergency Preparedness Week during the first full week of May, the Saskatchewan SPCA reminded residents to include their pets in any emergency preparations.

It’s far from necessary to say that our world is a totally different place than it was mere weeks ago and I won’t bore you by reiterating the changes we all have and continue to face in the days to come.

COVID-19 and avoiding Hell

Pineapple Dessert Crust Two ½ cups graham wafer crumbs ½ cup melted butter One and ½ cups icing sugar Filling ½ cup softened butter or margarine Two eggs 14 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained One cup whipped cream Combine crumbs and melted butter.

In his weekly video, Saskatchewan YouTube personality Quick Dick McDick is informing the public about the value of the oil and gas sector to our everyday lives. (Video courtesy of Quick Dick McDick's YouTube page).

Premier Scott Moe announced the province’s plan to reopen Saskatchewan which is set to begin May 4. Re-Open Saskatchewan, presented on Thursday, is made up of five phases.