Year: <span>2021</span>

One festival down and one to go for Rick and Dave Mah, unless they have something else up their sleeves. With the Foodtruck Wars now in the rearview mirror, the father-son combo has set their sights on YXE Beer Wars, a craft beer, wine and spirits festival scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Delta Bessborough...

I find it awkward and embarrassing when I can’t remember someone’s name. I find it worse when I can’t introduce the person to other people because of this. I think I have mentioned this previously in a column, but it happened again recently. What do you do? I went searching the Internet for tips. You...

Maybe it was the opportunity to get back outside. Maybe it was a change of location. Maybe it was beautiful weather. Maybe it was the many food options. Likely, it was a combination of the four that brought people out in droves between July 22-24 for Foodtruck Wars. “It was an over-the-top event,” organizer Rick...

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...

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...