The writing was on the wall for The Davidson Leader. After publishing since 1904, it appeared one of Saskatchewan’s many fine weekly papers was going to close its doors. I called Dan Senick one night and asked him if he knew the Davidson paper was for sale for $1. Dan said he knew and was...
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Thomaidis brings winning culture to USask basketball
Lisa Thomaidis is so passionate about basketball that, since 2013, she has been juggling two of the best women’s basketball coaching positions in Canada and enjoying every moment of both. Thomaidis became the face of the University of Saskatchewan women’s program in 1998. She has guided the Huskies to six Canada West championships, taken her...
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January 1, 2020April 30, 2020Living 55 Plus
Top 10 Travel Destinations to Start the New Decade
For many, traveling offers an opportunity to disconnect from the everyday and experience new places and cultures. With the beginning of a new decade, it is the perfect time to start deciding your next travel adventures. When booking your future destinations, consider these spots and tips recommended by travel expert and Bank of America ambassador,...
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January 1, 2020April 30, 2020Living 55 Plus
Exercise to prevent falls, and 4 other tips to stay upright
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” in the traditional sense. But it is not inevitable. Here are the top five ways to prevent falling, according to fitness,...
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January 1, 2020April 30, 2020Living 55 Plus
Harold Chapman named citizen of the year
Harold Chapman, a pioneer in forming co-operatives in Saskatchewan, was recently named CTV Saskatoon’s Citizen of the Year for 2019. “I have been involved with many things that have given me the opportunity of applying what I’ve learned over the years, but to get this recognition is a thrill,” Chapman told CTV Saskatoon. Chapman, who...
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January 1, 2020April 30, 2020Living 55 Plus
Winter Skin Care 101
Cold weather can take a real toll on your skin. Dry skin can lead to discomfort and, if neglected, can affect your skin’s elasticity and trigger outbreaks of irritated skin. Help keep your skin feeling healthy and hydrated this winter with these tips: DRINK WATER. Hydrating your body from the inside out plays an important...
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January 1, 2020April 30, 2020Living 55 Plus
5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research shows you can lower your risk, particularly...
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January 1, 2020April 30, 2020Living 55 Plus
Here’s an old trick for cleaning wood
Dear Reena, I hope you can help me with this problem. I inherited a dining room set that is white painted wood. The finish of the chairs and legs of the table are a “distressed look.” The backs and tops of the chairs have a lot of spindles and places where dirt and grease accumulate....
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January 1, 2020April 30, 2020Living 55 Plus
Lighting geometry is all the rage
Stepping into a new decade is exciting. There is a positive vibe of hope and adventure as we prepare to conquer new challenges on the world stage. This can also be intimidating. However, no matter where you live or what is the focus of your work world, home is your respite, the personal space to...
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January 1, 2020April 30, 2020Living 55 Plus
Let’s get serious about prevention
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Great concept. One to live by. And we can thank Benjamin Franklin, who in 1736 had that pithy thought — about fire prevention. Yup, he followed that famous sentence with: “I would advise ‘em to take care how they suffer living Coals in a full...