COVID-19 didn’t allow the class of 2020 to graduate in traditional style. There was no walking across the stage, no shaking hands with officials and no standing for a couple of seconds for photos and snippets of video Even without the pomp and pageantry, Robert and Christine Zens have reason to celebrate milestones in their...
Year: <span>2020</span>
Investigating the case of hard butter splitting
Hi Reena, I was enjoying a cup of hot tea one morning. The tea was so hot that I had to put it down on the table. I had no coasters around me, so I grabbed the closest thing which was a sheet of paper with some writing in blue ink on it. My tea...
Do you choose hard now or hard later?
Let’s face it, getting and staying fit and healthy is hard work. There’s all the effort that you have to put out in making wholesome meals. There’s the will power that you must muster in avoiding unhealthy (TASTY!) foods. There’s the energy that it takes to get out of bed early to get in a...
A Simply Sensational Summer Meal
Whipping up a fresh cooked meal is one of the true joys of summer, especially when grilled grub is paired with tantalizing sides and tempting desserts. Spice things up with Mexican Beef Sliders with Jalapeno Salsa and Avocado Cream coupled with a side like Roasted Potatoes then cap off a filling meal with these sweet...
June BUZZ
As the popular song from Rogers and Hammersteinís musical blockbuster Carousel goes, ìJune is bustiní out all overî. Itís a special time of year that promises so much — new growth, renewed energy, heightened feelings of wellbeing, these all blossom as we welcome a fabulous change of seasons. This June will look and feel very...
Scotty Bowman shares memories in new book
Chances are that few, if any, observers at the 1957 Memorial Cup finals would have predicted that Scotty Bowman, then the assistant coach of the participating Ottawa Canadiens, would someday become the winningest coach in Stanley Cup history. Bowman achieved that honour by winning five Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, one with the Pittsburgh...
Your summer plan for a healthier infection-fighting YOU
First wave, second wave — as COVID-19 pulsates across the country, you’ve had to wave your normal routines goodbye. No matter how fit you were before this all began, when summer arrives, chances are you’ll be looking at … well, let’s think positively … an opportunity to reclaim or restore your good health and fitness,...
I am going to spend the summer in the bush
My plan started way before all the self isolation and the craziness that erupted because of the coronavirus. However, if there was ever a time to put the plan into action, now would be it. Last fall, I attended a traditional culture camp on my home reserve. It was held beside a lake, where I...
STARS provides vital care and transport to people when they need it most
Saskatchewan is known for a lot of things — the Roughriders, beautiful sunsets, pristine lakes and agriculture are just a small part of a big list. The province also has a large and far-reaching rural population, which can present challenges when it comes to immediate access to emergency care. That’s why since its arrival in...
Rock Star: Pandemic postpones Sherry Anderson’s bid for three straight world titles
No one could have predicted how the global COVID-19 pandemic could emerge and curtail sports competitions at every level in every nation. Sherry Anderson, the stellar Saskatchewan shotmaker in women’s curling, was scheduled to defend her championships in two events within six weeks, when Curling Canada cancelled both because of the fear of the disease...