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Trudeau eliminated from my voting list

When the federal election writ dropped, I instantly identified with Noah who was stuck on his ark, surrounded by animals, blissfully unaware he would endure 40 days and 40 nights deluged with floodwater. The difference is that I am surrounded by political animals. I know it is going to be an unbearable 40 days and...

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Why did SaskPower pull the plug on solar program?

Net metering. Who could have known an unassuming little phrase like that could potentially mark a turning point in Saskatchewan? SaskPower’s net metering program, when it’s up and running, essentially allows Saskatchewan residents with the funds and motivation to outfit their homes with a renewable energy source like solar power, generate and sell energy back...

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We love those meeces to pieces

My wife Sandy is a really nice person. She is the opposite of me. This summer we had a batch of mice roaming in our backyard. They weren’t a big problem, although they were eating bird seed and digging in some of our flower beds. With a family event coming up, Sandy decided — and...

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Dave King to be inducted into sports hall of fame

Dave King has always clung to the belief that hockey is Canada’s game and that it defines the country internationally. And when teams abroad seek help in advancing their puck skills, King has been willing to share his knowledge. Other nations have recognized him behind the bench for Canadian teams at the world junior tournaments,...

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Brit’s Picks: Top 5 Arts Events for Fall 2019

The Penelopiad Sept. 13 – 22, BackStage Stage @ Persephone Theatre Thirteen is lucky when it comes to a brand-new theatre collective in Saskatoon. Ferre Play Theatre is comprised of 13 powerhouse women staging 13 performances of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. The story focuses on Penelope, wife of Odysseus, as she shares the stories...

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USask has always been home for Bilson

Dr. Beth Bilson (PhD) first strolled onto the picturesque campus of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) when she was just six years old. Little did she know that 66 years later she would be a key member of the university’s leadership team, a leading law scholar and the longest-serving active female professor on campus. “We...

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Grabowski committed to clients, community and family

Talk to Cassandra Grabowski for a few minutes and it’s clear she is a happy woman. She loves her husband and kids and consciously makes time for family. She is involved in her community and loves this province. As owner of Sound Impressions Hearing Centre for the past five years and an audiologist for 25,...

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Entrepreneur incorporates Saskatoon berries into skincare line

When Anne Vangelisti received an email from British Vogue magazine, she was suspicious. She had a new skincare product for sale, but had no idea how far the word had reached in a short time. “They contacted me after seeing my Instagram profile. It is amazing how social media has connected everybody,” she said from...