Month: <span>July 2024</span>

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...

Tourism industry on the upswing Recent domestic and international visitation figures show that Saskatchewan’s tourism industry is on the path to growth. The latest data released by Statistics Canada demonstrate a strong increase in tourism expenditures in Saskatchewan. Travel spending reached almost $2.85 billion in 2023, outpacing the $2.4 billion in spending that was generated...

The Government of Saskatchewan continues to invest in major public safety initiatives across the province through the ministries of Justice and Attorney General and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety. On June 11, Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman made a number of announcements alongside the...

The ghost of Nail Yakupov annually hangs over the National Hockey League draft, which is being held at the Sphere in Las Vegas this Friday and Saturday. Hockey scouts, you see, are not perfect. The general consensus in 2012 was that Yakupov, a Russian forward who played junior with the Sarnia Sting in the Ontario...

Drinking green vegetable juice is the best detoxifying juice there is. It helps to do a deep cleansing of your body and remove all the toxins. Oranges are acidic and contain a lot of water which helps to move the lymphatic system. The function of the lymphatic system is to transport lymph fluid. Lymph fluid...

Summer is HERE! Are you looking forward to being outside in the sunshine? Seeing friends and family who live far away? Getting back to golf or tennis? We all have our favourite summer activities, and we’ve all been limited from enjoying them as much as we want to. It’s time to dust off that list...

Falling is a major fear about growing older – and it’s a leading cause of injury and death among mature adults. It’s also a common problem for people who don’t yet consider themselves “old.”  But it is not inevitable.  Health Canada is clear on their website (search You CAN Prevent Falls/ Health Canada): Exercise is...

Cranberries are a superfood. They are known to fight urinary tract infections. They have anti inflammatory properties. Cranberries promote heart health. Researchers are even exploring a potential role in reducing cancer risk. But a myopic view that sees only the nutritional value of cranberries misses the larger not-so-pretty picture. It’s a cruel irony that so...

(Family Features) Put delicious desserts back on the menu all summer long with savoury favourites that don’t call for wasting sunny days in the kitchen. Single-serve solutions are perfect for sharing with guests, whether you’re hosting a pool party or calling over loved ones for a backyard barbecue. This Peanut Butter Cookie Banana Pudding can...

Stretching is a fundamental component of many physiotherapy rehabilitation programs. It also is something that people often have many questions about. It involves performing specific movements designed to increase flexibility, improve range of motion, alleviate muscle tension, and enhance overall physical function. Physiotherapists often tailor stretching routines to target specific areas of the body affected...