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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.

Apocalyptic times and our sufferings

While living through this current pandemic, for me, and I’m sure for many of you, it’s the waiting and the not knowing that’s the hardest part. Reading the Scriptures this morning I realized that the disciples faced a similar dilemma.

Unfortunately, not everyone has the option of working from home these days. With the pandemic’s arrival, many Canadians have been laid off.