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I was jubilant when Facebook made its debut. It meant that we could easily and quickly communicate with family and friends during that time in life when free time was limited. However, I soon tired of people posting and sending mundane messages like “walked to the Starbucks and got a Grande double shot, half sweet,...

Animals reduce pain, anxiety and stress If you are a patient at the Saskatoon Community Clinic and pop in for, say, a test on a Thursday morning, there might be a dog treat waiting for you. His name is Mr. Mugz. We’re not sure about his breed: a “Shiatzu-Bassett-hound-maybe-spaniel because he points,” says his handler,...

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...

by Helen Mourre Published by Your Nickels Worth Publishing Review by Michelle Shaw $19.95 ISBN 9781778690389 This slim collection of essays is my first encounter with prairie writer Helen Mourre’s work, and I was quickly captivated by her thoughtful and detailed descriptions of a life well lived. I consciously slowed down as I read through...

The world’s best athletes make it look so easy. They are young, strong, agile and have a special talent and love for their specific sport. In most cases, they’ve concentrated on their primary athletic endeavour from a young age, been instructed by the best coaches, received proper nutrition advice and spent their youth perfecting their...

As we age, maintaining physical activity becomes more important than ever. Staying active not only keeps us feeling young at heart but also improves our overall health and well-being. At the YMCA, we understand that joining a gym is about much more than just fitness — it’s about becoming part of a supportive community where...

Campers can mark their calendars and start dreaming of summer with the 2025 reservation dates announced. Seasonal campsite bookings in provincial parks will begin April 7 while nightly, Camp-Easy yurt, and group campsites will have a staggered launch from April 8-15. The complete reservation schedule for 2025 is as follows: Seasonal campsites: • April 7:...

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in four subject areas, according to a recent publication. In the ShanghaiRanking 2024 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (GRAS), USask notably earned top 100 spots in Water Resources (29th), Agricultural Sciences (51-75th), Earth Sciences (76-100th) and Veterinary Sciences (76-100th). This...

Four educators from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are being recognized with a Lieutenant Governor’s Post Secondary Teaching Award for their commitment to student learning and success. This is the first time since its inception in 2023 that all four categories have been awarded to USask faculty. The 2024 winners are: • Distinguished Teaching Award:...

Written by Medicine Hat College Taylor Hicke chose Medicine Hat College (MHC) for its small size, welcoming community and proximity to his hometown Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, but the connections he made and the opportunities he had led to his decisions to stay. “The biggest highlight of my experience was the relationships I was able to...