Like it or not, people are living longer nowadays. It used to be shocking to hear of someone turning 100. Now, it’s a fairly reasonable goal for millions of people, based on advances in health, education and fighting disease. And it will become more and more common in the near future, experts say. So, how...
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What you need to know about lowering your cholesterol
You’d think by now that the confusion about how to manage elevated lousy LDL cholesterol levels and boost low levels of good-for-you HDL cholesterol would be behind us. But headlines like: “People with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated fat” that are making the rounds these days have got folks thinking they can chow...
Nokomis Craft Ales a small-batch brewery with big-batch success
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...
Here’s how to fix bubbling wall paper
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...
Sask. women outing men for inappropriate behaviour
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...
Strength comes in many forms
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...
Can our new norm be more rational?
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...
It’s hurtful when cars talk behind your back
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...
Happy Birthday Jonathan! Parade of vehicles a gift for young man
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,...
Breaking Bread – Comfort food consumption is on the rise
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...