Month: <span>June 2021</span>

With the province re-opening on July 11, one of Saskatoon’s popular summer events will be held a week later. The Saskatchewan British Car Club will hold its Brits by the Bess car show on July 18 on 21st Street between Fourth Avenue and Spadina Cres. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

When Ken died in February, 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 miss...

Welcome to summer! The weather on the prairies is heating up, and the real estate market is still hot. Pardon the real estate pun but it fits. The real estate market in Saskatoon remains at a historic level, as sales volume, total sales dollars and new listings are well above the 10-year average. I will...

Summer is the time to relax, refresh and indulge in sweet and heavenly treats. While you’re lounging poolside and watching the kids play, enjoy a cool, creamy and absolutely divine dessert that’s perfect on a hot day. This luscious Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie has a smooth texture with toasted shredded coconut on top. It’s...

Written by Trevor Herriot and Myrna Pearman Published by Nature Saskatchewan Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $19.95 ISBN 9-780921-104353 It’s apropos that a Blue Jay graces the cover of Backyard Bird Feeding: A Saskatchewan Guide: A Complete Guide to Year-round Bird Feeding in Saskatchewan. The Blue Jay is my home province’s provincial bird, and Blue...

Looking for answers? Here are 20 questions: 1. What has mysteriously sidelined Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks? He missed the entire 2020-21 season without explanation from the Hawks or the medical community. 2. Is this the year that a Canadian male matches the exploits of Bianca Andreescu and wins one of pro tennis’s Grand...

I’m often asked if just walking is “good enough” for people over 50. Of course, it depends on your goals, but the short answer is no, you need more than walking if you want to age optimally. How you train is how you gain. If you want to see improvements in strength, mobility, balance, power...

The ketogenic diet is a very low carb diet, and replaces them with fat. The reduction of carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called Ketosis. When this happens, your body is able to burn your fat for energy. It also turns fat in ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the...

I practised as a physician for 43 years. I developed the ability to research diligently to find solutions to my patients’ problems. In retirement I have had even more time to do this, perhaps to my detriment. For a scientific journal and news junkie, the opportunities have been endless. Like many of you, I’m sure,...

Dear Reena, I dyed my eyebrows black. It stained all areas around my eyebrows, and now I look like a scary monster. Help please. — Sarah Dear Sarah, Here are a few tricks to try, being careful not to get too close to your eyes. Put a little Vaseline or glycerin or olive oil or...