Does anyone remember Atreos? I certainly do. I clearly remember being assigned by the editor of The StarPhoenix to go along and interview civil engineer Henry Feldkamp and then-city councillor Don Atchison about this huge idea they had come up with. To wit: A huge, half-billion-dollar (if memory serves) glass dome covering a large part of downtown, making it more...
Sports performances that are etched in my mind
What are my top 10 most memorable moments in Canadian sports? I am glad I asked. This question came to mind last week, when Nick Taylor drained a 72-foot putt to win the Canadian Open golf championship. The criteria for this column is that these are events that stick in my mind. The list doesn’t include accomplishments over a season...
I‘ve moved on from smoke signals to satellites
When Ken died in February 2021, we had an outpouring of messages from readers, with many telling us how much his columns meant to them.In light of that, we thought we would go back through our files and re-publish some of them. Ken would be flattered by the kind words readers expressed. We miss him as a friend and as...
Enjoy the sweet smells of summer
Summer evenings are fabulous for enjoying the sweet and yes, romantic scents of your garden. Summer on the prairies is short, so spending as much time as possible outside is always recommended. If you have a spot in your garden that you frequent in the evening or even in the later evening, plan to include plants with a marvellous scent....
First Nations history should be part of National Aboriginal Day
Ken Noskye’s Memorable Stories When Ken died in February 2021, we had an outpouring of messages from readers, with many telling us how much his columns meant to them. In light of that, we thought we would go back through our files and re- publish some of his columns. Ken would be flattered by the kind words readers expressed. We...
Saskatoon housing of all kinds in short supply
So I’ve decided to stay put. Okay, I was not seriously considering moving, but the idea of finding a smaller house — and perhaps equally (more?) importantly a smaller lot — has lately been taking on some appeal. My brain has been muttering in the background: “Do you really want to vacuum, dust, rake and shovel this much? Really?” Our...
What does the future hold for AM radio?
Typically, the only time I listen to AM radio is in my vehicle. If I should ever purchase a new vehicle, which is unlikely, it might not have AM radio. Electric vehicles manufactured by BMW, Porsche, Audi, Volvo, the Ford F-150 Lightning truck, the Volkswagen SUV and Tesla Model S have dropped AM radio. Ford plans to phase out AM...
Province reduces red tape for newcomers
Recently, Meadow Lake MLA and immigration and career training minister Jeremy Harrison announced changes to The Employment Program Regulations, bolstering Saskatchewan’s recruitment of internationally educated workers. This is another step in the government’s plan to reduce the red tape and regulatory burdens associated with the assessment of credentials in regulated occupations. The new International Credential Recognition Grant (ICRG) will assist...
Apples come in all shapes and sizes in province
Last week the focus of the column was sharing basic knowledge about apples that we can grow on the prairies, and that when the fruit is pollinated, there is much genetic diversity. Apples are also classified by other criteria as well. The size of the fruit will classify whether the apple tree is a crab apple or an apple tree....
Arraez a big hit in both major leagues
Luis Arraez may be the best hitter hardly anyone in North America knows about. His middle name is Sangel, but it may as well be Anonymous. Avid baseball fans surely know about Arraez, because he won the American League batting championship last year with Minnesota Twins. In the off-season, he was traded to Miami Marlins, but he brought his bat...