Month: <span>May 2025</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...

Province launches campaign to recruit American doctors The Government of Saskatchewan kicked off a digital recruitment campaign last week in partnership with the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency (SHRA) encouraging physicians from the United States to consider practising in Saskatchewan. The campaign highlights current career opportunities, upcoming physician-focused information webinars, and will promote the many benefits...

All over the world, we honour our mothers in different ways. I hope that you honour them every day but here, we do have a special day that is devoted to our mothers, and that day this year is May 12. My mom’s birthday was May 2, and that is closely followed by Mother’s Day....

Now that he’s slain one dragon, how about a more ferocious, fire breathing beast to conquer for Rory McIlroy? Finally achieving professional golf’s career grand slam by winning the 2025 Masters, McIlroy can breathe easily when he returns to Augusta in 2026. For the rest of this season, the Northern Ireland golf phenom, still relatively...

Dehydration food is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. This method keeps a food alive and maintains its nutritional value. The temperature range of 35-45C is ideal for dehydrating food while retaining the nutrient profile of the fruit in a raw state. This low temperature will dehydrate foods slowly. The food will retain...

May is National Mental Health Month, and it’s a great time to highlight a powerful, often overlooked tool for boosting mental well-being—exercise. While we all know that movement is great for our bodies, it turns out it’s just as important for our minds—especially as we get older. EXERCISE AND DEPRESSION: WHAT’S THE LINK? Depression can...

Have you ever walked into a home, or even a single room, and wondered, “How do these people live in such a mess?” Collecting and holding onto too much stuff causes many problems – economic, social, and emotional. It is not a common way to assess your health. But having a look at your home...

It’s every parent’s concern: What’s the best way for your child to spend his or her free time during summer and school breaks? To some, it’s a time for children to play and have fun. For others, it’s an opportunity for kids to hone their studies or learn new skills. BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS AND SOCIAL SKILLS...

Sometimes when the world is in chaos; worries about elections, financial well-being or world order, kindness is not at the top of our minds. What does this word mean exactly? Well, it means different things to different people but generally the definition involves being friendly, generous or considerate. It is intentional and involves action. Not...

Aging results in many different effects on our bodies. Of these, one of the most undesirable is often changes in body composition and physical appearance. On average, men and women add 10 pounds of bodyweight every decade during the midlife years. In addition to this, we can lose more than five pounds of lean body...