Opinion

As we continue to face the hardships and the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen some trends emerge and things happen that have actually been positive.

After I had a chance to listen to Theoren Fleury when he visited Estevan, to participate in Envision’s silver anniversary, I borrowed his book from our editor. It’s a real paper book. A good book, too.

Column from our new Legislature reporter, Jordan Stricker

The Plague by Albert Camus – one of my all-time favourites – has become a relevant book during the advent of COVID-19, but especially in late March, when the disease has taken a great toll in Europe.

Please read: Matthew 14:22-33 / John 6:16-21 / Mark 4:35-41 We have a few stories of Jesus and his disciples as they encountered fear of the unknown.

I think it was Wednesday, March 18, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was giving yet another increasingly ominous press conference from the steps of Rideau Cottage, where he has been self-isolating with his wife, sick with COVID-19.

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.

Casavant Brothers, located in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., is one of the oldest pipe organ manufactures in Canada. They have been in operation since 1879 and their process has changed very little since the beginning.

Cheers: Cheers to all of the front-line medical staff for the work they have done, amid these challenging times, as they assist with the response to the COVID-19 crisis.

It has not been the best of times for Estevan as of late.