Victoria Jurgens

This is an amazing story written by Sarah Gribble. It really grabbed me, right from the beginning and didn't let go - not even at the end. Congratulations on winning runner-up, Sarah.

#WritingCommunity, want to see the list of jobs included in the Writers Helping Writers Occupation Thesaurus Writing Guide releasing July 20th? Here it is: https://writershelpingwriters.net/list-of-jobs-in-the-occu/ #writing #amwriting

Let's all wear masks. It will help everyone in public to help others avoid getting covid19.

Virologist includes thoughts about immunization against COVID-19. Thanks for sharing Leigha Mund and Janice Fraess

This is a great reminder that when you wear gloves, treat them like your second skin. Gloves can become contaminated exactly the same way as your hands can (except there are no fingernails to clean under). And gloves don't get the dry skin that your hands do, so no hand-lotion needed for the gloves.

#handwashing is so important. An excellent visual depicting how.

The numbers of covid 19 cases in Saskatchewan doubled on March 18 (from 8 to 16) and now today - so far - (on March 19th) there are 4 more cases. Thank-You to Darrin Thompson for posting the following on March 16, 2020. If you're wondering why Public Health kee...ps saying the window is closing to stop the spread, here's why. The numbers tell us the reality. In Italy, on Feb 20, they had 4 confirmed cases. By March 15, less than a month, they had 24747 cases. Each day they had an average 27% increase. In USA, on March 2, they had 100 cases. By March 15, in less than 2 weeks, they had 3680 cases. They are at a 32% daily increase. In the UK, on March 5, they had 116 cases. By March 15, in 10 days, they had 1391 cases. They have a 29% daily increase. In Iran, on Feb 25, they had 95 cases. By March 15, in less than a month, they had 13938 cases. Iran is at a 32% daily increase The average daily increase over 4 countries is 30%. Canada and Alberta is following this trend. Two days ago Alberta had 29 cases, then the next day 39 cases, then the next day 56 cases. The average trend is a daily increase of over 34%. Currently in Canada we have 341 cases. In 2 weeks at the end of March we are estimated to have 22700 cases in Canada. In Alberta we have 56 cases. We are estimated by end of March to have 3732 cases in Alberta. If 10% of these cases require ICU, that is 373 ICU beds needed. The province only has 300 ICU beds across the entire province capable of intubation. That means in just 2 weeks our entire health care system could be overwhelmed and we will be faced with questions of who lives and who dies. The government is not overreacting when they put bans and restrictions in place. This is why the window to stop the spread is very narrow and why strict restrictions and closures are necessary. This is why we have to follow the regulations of government as our civic duty. We need a healthy amount of fear and understanding at this time, not panic, and not complacency, but the right kind of fear that leads to timely action. See more

This is the season for all kinds of food tricks to appear - and be followed - by those that don't know any better. Registered Dietitians are the trusted professionals who know all about food, all about the human body, and how the two fit together to provide optimum health. In Saskatchewan you can see a Registered Dietitian without a Doctor's order. To find one go to Saskatchewan Dietitians Association. https://www.saskdietitians.org/

Remember the ReStore will be closed from Christmas Eve (that'll be all day on Dec 24) right through to New Year's Day (that's Jan 1). We'll be open again on January 2... May this year be a blessed Christmas for you and yours and be filled with family, friends, fun and fond memories.

We will remember them. Remembrance Day. Lest We Forget.