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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...

Saskatoon playwright and actor Tim Bratton is tackling some personal subject matter in his new solo show and he’s doing it in an intimate setting: local homeowners’ living rooms. Independent company Burnt Thicket Theatre (BTT) is presenting the world premiere of the play, My Little Plastic Jesus, which will see Bratton perform in homes across...

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...

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,...

Believe it or not, some mature adults are discouraged from working out by well-meaning people using old stereotypes like these: • “Put that thing down before you hurt yourself.” • “No, that equipment isn’t for you golden oldies.” • “Just walk a few minutes when you can — that’s all you should do at your...

A discussion between Cruz 96.3 FM morning person Clayton Kroeker and his fiancée: “Her: So, are we getting a keg for the wedding? Him: Why do we need a keg? Her: You know . . . for like keg stands and stuff. Him: Long story short; we’re now getting a keg for the wedding.” Clearly,...

Breaking news: Saskatchewan kids need good teachers and reasonable classroom sizes. I know this seems like pretty straightforward information. It’s information that wouldn’t be out of place in one of those Captain Obvious commercials, or a surprise to anyone who ever went to elementary school. But the Saskatchewan government surveyed 9,000 people to reach that...

Your dress is one of the biggest parts of your wedding day. It is photographed, framed, and shared with generations to come. It is the part that takes your fiance’s breath away as you walk down the aisle. Okay, let’s be honest, you take your fiance’s breath away, but your dress helps out a bit!...

August may be my least appreciated month of the year. While August is also my favourite month for eating, August is forever associated in my head with our annual family frenzy to harvest and preserve all things edible and mostly cost free. Having Great Depression parents, the garden was considered sacred and the vegetables we...

Hi Reena, After I bake meatloaf and take it out of the oven, I slice it and it always falls apart. What can I do to prevent this? — Ernie Dear Ernie, After removing meatloaf from the oven, allow the food to cool down. Once cool, drain the fat and then place the pan of...