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Province invests millions in public safety initiatives

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...

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Sure things are rare at NHL draft

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...

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Juice detox

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...

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7 Summer Fitness Motivators

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...

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Want to Prevent Falls? Exercise!

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...

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The seedy story beneath healthy cranberries

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...

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A Savoury Summer Dessert Perfect for Sharing

(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...

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Stretching Essentials

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...

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What’s in a name if it reduces property taxes

The race for Saskatoon mayor is now well and truly on, with (at press time) three candidates in the ring. Cary Tarasoff, who placed fourth out of six candidates in 2020, was first to announce — on April 1, “because we’ve been a fool for the last seven and a half years.” On June 10,...

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I care too much about our city to stay quiet

This paper has a treat for you. For the next four editions, Elaine Hnatyshyn will be sharing her thoughts on the upcoming civic election. Elaine’s opinions are strong and well thought out. Well folks, it has been a while since I’ve put pen to paper, or more accurately, fingers to keyboard, but the advent of...