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Saskatoon has a new fire chief

Assistant Chief Doug Wegren assumed the role of Saskatoon fire chief, effective May 16. Chief Wegren replaced Morgan Hackl who retired in March after 36 years of service with the Saskatoon Fire Department (STD). “Doug is a strong and collaborative leader who has built close ties with the Saskatoon community,” Jeff Jorgenson, city manager, said...

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Five Saskatoon residents awarded Sask. Order of Merit

Five Saskatoon residents have been awarded the prestigious Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Chief Mark Arcand, Brynn Boback-Lane, Colonel (Ret’d) Malcolm Young C.D., Greg Yuel and Olivia Yuel. Other recipients are Floyd Favel (Paynton), Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos (Regina), Renu Kapoor, S.V.M. (Regina), Curtis Kleisinger (Regina), and Brad Wall (Swift Current). They will...

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Quick Reads

Be aware of bears Springtime is bear aware time! There are black bears in most parts of the province. Although they are frequently seen in the forests of northern Saskatchewan, their range also includes the aspen parkland, Touchwood Hills, the Qu’Appelle Valley and the South Saskatchewan River Valley. By keeping areas like yards and camp- sites...

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Western Canada is on fire — again

It is going to be another bad fire season in Western Canada. In Alberta, parts of Fort McMurray are evacuating again. In B.C., more than 4,000 residents of Fort Nelson and the Fort Nelson First Nation were ordered to flee this week. Thick smoke has already descended on large swaths of the West, from Edmonton...

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Sourdough from Scratch: Four variations of friendship bread

(Family Features) What better way to celebrate friendship and camaraderie than with comforting foods all can enjoy. Sourdoughs and friendship breads may go in and out of fashion, but you can make them a staple of your inner circle with recipes that are easier than they appear. Consider this Sourdough Starter, a seven-day process that...

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Blueberry Maca Smoothie

The Blueberry Maca Smoothie is a nutritious and delicious drink that combines the benefits of blueberries and maca root. Maca root is full of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that help the body in many ways. It is especially good for morning smoothies because of its energetic properties. In addition to being a superfood,...

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Is Weight Loss the Most Important Goal?

If you want to get in shape, nothing is more important than losing weight, right? Not necessarily! So many people think that the number on the scale is the most important measure of fitness. I want to set the record straight. Despite society’s focus on it, your weight is not always the most important factor...