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While many of us jump at the chance to travel outside our borders, Canada remains a spectacular place to explore, with a diverse and far-reaching history. Here are five must-see destinations to add to your bucket list. How many have you visited? L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS Visit this breathtaking World Heritage Site, which rests at the...

May is Correct Posture Month. Correct posture is more than just sitting up tall; our posture has an impact on our quality of life and poor posture can lead to a variety of painful health conditions. The human body is designed to be aligned in a certain way, and long-term deviation from this alignment can...

Many, many more years ago than I would like to admit, although it was a very good and lovely thing, I met Elwood Flynn. The iconic men’s clothing retailer was a hands-on sort of person. Every week or so, Elwood would come up to the Composing Room, later renamed the PrePress Department, of The StarPhoenix...

Water gardens are a beautiful addition to any landscape. However, this spring chore can be fairly physical, so it might be good to have some help to get your water garden up and running. Begin by removing any floating debris from the water. I am often amazed at the amount of “stuff” that ends up...

My wife and I, and another couple were discussing food prices at an event last week. I would rather talk about sports and news, but I played along. Specifically, we talked about the boycott of Loblaw stores. The other couple is all in for the boycott, while Sandy and I are not in to the...

Aren’t getting around much anymore? Still haven’t busted the COVID isolation blues? The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival wants to help you out with that, as it has almost every summer since 1987. Now with its main stage located in Victoria Park, the festival has 16 big acts and many others — a lot of them...

Saskatchewan continues to tackle inflationary pressures. In March 2024, the consumer price index in Saskatchewan increased by 1.5 per cent from March 2023 (seasonally unadjusted). This is the second lowest increase in Canada, and below the national average of 2.9 per cent. “Saskatchewan is well-below the national average in terms of consumer price index increases...

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...

Golf is an excellent summer activity that offers many benefits. Some of the benefits of golf include: 1. A source of physical activity — walking the course, swinging the club, and carrying or pushing the golf bag all contribute to cardiovascular fitness, improved muscle strength, and enhanced flexibility. 2. Cognitive stimulation — the mental engagement...