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A rustic wooden exterior greets visitors to the Nokomis Craft Ales brewery. Nestled among the trees, craft beer enthusiasts enjoy a pint on the sunny south-facing deck. It’s here where thirsty travellers from across the province, and beyond, trek, experiencing the finest in handcrafted beer Saskatchewan offers. Centrally located in Nokomis, home of “The Best...

Hi Reena, We had a professional paper hanger apply new paper in our kitchen. Everything was good until we had a humid day and then, the paper started to bubble. What can we do? — Wamone Dear Wamone. The secret to the solution is gentleness. Using a sharp utility knife, make a small incision in...

Middle-aged white men need to get over it. Get over themselves, to be specific. That’s right, I said it. You may have noticed a higherpitched hysteria from that group than normal lately. For as much as we like to talk and joke about ‘Karens’ — aka white middle-aged women, usually of a privileged background to...

In my over six decades of life, I have learned so much from others. I have seen, even become good friends, with people who overcome incredible obstacles: people most of society would write off, only to see them bounce back. For almost 10 years, I have been battling a medical condition. Initially, I pushed the...

Too many mornings I have awoken wondering whether I am still caught in a horrific nightmare or whether I have been transported into another universe. I’m not talking about COVID-19, or wearing face masks, or social distancing or living within my little cluster. That is the new normal. I’m talking about the lackadaisical attitude of...

I don’t do well with technical things. It is at the point where some of my prized possessions have turned against me. I have overheard a number of conversations in recent days, including one between my cars. Yes, cars can talk. I hear voices. Honest. 1974 MGB to 2000 Lincoln: I need to have a...

A long line of muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles and modern cars slowly made their way down Kingsmere Boulevard on Aug. 12. Vehicles of all ages, shapes, sizes, colours and horsepower formed to wish Jonathan Fidek a happy 20th birthday. Motorcycles coming down the street two-by-two were cool too. In these COVID times, his parents,...

As families spend more time at home, people are finding comfort in a surprising source: bread. In fact, a 20-year trend of declining grain food consumption has been reversed. A national study by the Grain Food Foundation suggests that the turnaround is more than a one-time sales blip due to pantry loading. In reality, consumers...

Curling Canada is making rule changes this season, so the roaring game can be played as safely as possible. Among my favourite changes are putting ashtrays back on the edges of sheets. I also like that curlers delivering the rock must stop before the hog line, and that brushes will be banned and corn brooms...

From piping hot to ice cold, there are many ways to enjoy the drink made by combing water with roasted, ground coffee beans. Some methods are simply better than others on a summer camping excursion. Let’s grind through how to make coffee in the great outdoors. • COWBOY COFFEE – A bold strong coffee, filled...