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...
25,000 students study at U of S
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is a member of the U15, a group of the top research universities in Canada. The U of S hosts two unique national research facilities — the Canadian Light Source, which is one of the world’s leading synchrotron facilities, and VIDO-InterVac, a world leader in developing vaccines and...
Looking local for your next career move?Look no furtherthan Suncrest College!
Written by Suncrest College From the trades to University education, the daunting task of postsecondary education becomes a lot less nerve-wracking when you can do it in your own backyard. That’s something Suncrest College is able to offer, with the largest region of Saskatchewan’s regional college network, Saskatchewan’s southeast and south-central areas benefit from the...
USask College of Nursing ExpandsNursing Education in Saskatchewan
By Kylie Kelso, Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist, University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing Since 2012, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing has been offering the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at various locations throughout Saskatchewan. At the end of 2023, USask Nursing announced the addition of two distributed nursing sites...
Finding purpose in supporting others
Written by Medicine Hat College Ernest Torniado always knew he wanted to help others. Trained as a massage therapist, Ernest enjoyed the ability to work closely with his patients to discover suitable treatment plans but due to the repetitive nature of the work, he found himself in a state of burnout, considering other opportunities. When...
Sask Polytech welding apprentice crowned first Miss Rodeo Agribition
Written by Saskatchewan Polytechnic “As long as dedication is there, it can take you anywhere. I have so much passion and dedication for welding and rodeo,” says Arianna Dyck, who was crowned the first Miss Rodeo Agribition in November. Currently studying welding at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw campus for her level one technical training, Dyck...
Book Review: The Winter Happiness Challenge
by Denise Leduc Published by Lilac Arch Press Review by Michelle Shaw $22.99 ISBN 9781998872077 Depression can be a nagging companion over the winter months, so I grabbed this little book with great anticipation. To my delight, I found it provided a carefully curated toolbox to help readers through the cold and sometimes dreary months...
It’s now ‘Winnerpeg’ with NHL’s Jets
Hopes are higher than the Golden Boy this year for Winnipeg Jets to have playoff success in the National Hockey League. Does anyone close to the franchise, or any of their fans, wary of a jinx, dare to whisper the words Stanley Cup? When the 2023-24 NHL season went past the halfway point, the Jets...
Health benefits of music
The idea of using music for healing and therapeutic practices goes all the way back to the time of Aristotle. Music therapy aims to provide physical and mental benefits for such things as depression, anxiety, stress, and pain. The limbic system, which is involved in processing emotions and memories, lights up when we listen to...
What’s on your “bucket list” of things you want to do at least once in life?
Do you want to see your grandkids get married? Do you want to walk the Camino de Santiago trail? Maybe you want to learn to play tennis? I think everyone has a list with items like these on it. The “bucket list” idea is a fun way to make plans or just daydream. It’s so...