You’ve seen the news about textile waste lately, and it’s all shocking. From retailers slashing perfectly good items before tossing them in dumpsters to the impact fabric manufacturing has on the environment, it’s not alarmist to feel outraged. But on a large-scope, global issue like this one, what impact can we have as consumers? The...
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February 1, 2020April 30, 2020Women of Saskatoon
Dress for Success Saskatoon empowers local women
Imagine re-entering the workforce after some time off or just arriving in Canada. Now imagine having nothing professional to wear for your job interview or for your first week of work, with your resources already stretched to the limit. This scenario is when Dress for Success Saskatoon is able to support local women and, in...
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February 1, 2020April 30, 2020Women of Saskatoon
Mining the gender gap: WIM/WiN-SK supports women in mining and nuclear sector
The Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA)—an organization that represents the province’s mining and mineral exploration industry—has shared some big numbers with the public. According to the SMA, the Saskatchewan mining industry is a major sector of the provincial economy. In fact, it contributed more than $7 billion to the provincial GDP in 2018. Saskatchewan’s mining sector...
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February 1, 2020April 30, 2020Women of Saskatoon
Véronique Loewen: Communicator and community builder
To say that Véronique Loewen is involved in her community is an understatement. The Saskatoon resident, who recently celebrated her 25th anniversary as the communications manager for Orano Canada Inc. (formerly AREVA Resources Canada Inc.), is well known for her many accomplishments as a professional and as a volunteer. For example, in 2018 Loewen was...
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January 1, 2020April 28, 2020your SASKATOON news
Coaching tips for Mike Babcock
Some free advice for Mike Babcock from Postmedia columnist Steve Simmons: “What Babcock needs to do now is what the best coaches do after being fired. He has to take stock as to why. He has to realize there are areas in need of improvement, areas he has to change to get back into the...
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January 1, 2020April 28, 2020your SASKATOON news
Tips for hiring a housekeeper
Dear Reena, I have a large home and I needto hire a housekeeper. I will interview five potential employees. Any suggestions of good questions to ask? — Selena Dear Selena, It is important to hire someone that understands your expectations and you understand theirs. Begin by taking a few minutes to get to know the...
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January 1, 2020April 28, 2020your SASKATOON news
Boushie case subject of Persephone Theatre play
Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate students have created a new documentary play that sets the stage for honest dialogue about relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in this province, following the tragic death of Colten Boushie in 2016. Reasonable Doubt will have its world premiere at Persephone Theatre this month. The show was created...
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January 1, 2020April 28, 2020your SASKATOON news
Justice system fails homeless woman
A compelling scenario played out in a Swift Current courtroom recently. Roxanne Gordon was sentenced to 16 months in jail after she was convicted of trafficking drugs. The sentence was based on a joint submission made by the Crown and Gordon’s lawyer. The charges stem from a sale of three pills. In March 2018, Gordon...
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January 1, 2020April 28, 2020your SASKATOON news
Mobility matters: how exercise keeps us moving right
If you want to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle as you age, you’ll require strength, endurance and mobility – a good range of usable motion in your joints – to do so. Mobility goes beyond flexibility, and is one of the most important factors to focus on as we age. That’s true whether you want...
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January 1, 2020April 28, 2020your SASKATOON news
What you can do to slash your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia
On Sept. 9, 2019, Dr. Oz revealed that his mother Suna had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and that he had been tested and carries both the E4 and E2 gene. The E4 raises the risk of developing AD twofold, while E2 lowers it by about 40%. That means at age 80, Dr. Oz has...