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...

Many of you know how important the shamrock plant and its clover leaf are to the Irish, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. It was said that St. Patrick used the three leaflets of the clover to illustrate the Holy Trinity and has undoubtedly become a symbol of all things Irish. But there is more lore surrounding leprechauns, fairies and, believe...

The following changes will take effect in 2025-26 unless otherwise specified. Increased road-use charge on electric vehicles The Fuel Tax Accountability Act ensures that the fuel tax applicable to on-road travel in Saskatchewan is directed at preserving and improving the provincial highway system and related transportation infrastructure. The number of electric vehicles registered in Saskatchewan continues to grow. These vehicles...

Canadian hockey fans, particularly those on the Prairies, can only hope the Winnipeg Jets fade slightly down the stretch of the long, 82-game grind that is the National Hockey League’s regular season. Why? Because the President’s Trophy Curse awaits. Not since 2012-13 — a dozen years ago — has the team finishing first overall in the NHL regular-season standings gone...

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health, no matter your age or fitness level. But sometimes, getting started — or knowing what to do next — can feel overwhelming. That’s where YTHRIVE comes in! This six-month YMCA fitness program is designed to make exercise accessible, achievable, and, most importantly, enjoyable. With YTHRIVE, you...

LETS THEM HAVE FUN A summer camp teaches new things and can help your kid grow as a person and in their hobby but the most important thing about camp is that it lets them have fun and be kids. Summer is after all their break so they should be allowed to enjoy that. EXPANDS SOCIAL SKILLS A benefit of...

by Allison Douglas-Tourner Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $19.95 ISBN 9781778690433 I’m fond of image-based poetry, and it’s one reason I enjoy reading poems written as haiku and senryu. Likely you remember haiku from school days: in its traditional form, it’s a three-line, 17-syllable nature based poem with a five-seven-five syllable count. It conveys...

Last week, the governments of Saskatchewan and Canada have signed a $15.8 million, three-year agreement under the National School Food Program. The federal investment is in addition to Saskatchewan’s Child Nutrition Program, which in 2024-25 invested $2.7 million to assist school divisions and community-based organizations in addressing child hunger, offer nutrition education and provide skill-building opportunities like cooking classes. The...

Last week, the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) announced more than $34.4 million for 32 road, bridge and culvert projects, which supports the export of goods and resources originating in rural municipalities. None are in the Leadership area, according to a government graphic of approved projects. Through the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program,...

The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to see a resolution was reached in efforts to recover funds for the provincial health care system from tobacco companies that have sold cigarettes in Canada. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario approved a compensation plan that constitutes the largest resolution of its kind in the history of Canada, and the...