by Bev Lundahl Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing Review by Toby A. Welch $24.95 ISBN 9781778690129 We all know you should never judge a book by its cover, but I made that mistake initially with Saskatchewan Dirt. Based on the title, I assumed this book would be about a farmer’s search for ways to...
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Be aware of bears Springtime is bear aware time! There are black bears in most parts of the province. Although they are frequently seen in the forests of northern Saskatchewan, their range also includes the aspen parkland, Touchwood Hills, the Qu’Appelle Valley and the South Saskatchewan River Valley. By keeping areas like yards and camp- sites...
Police board names SPS veteran Cameron McBride as Saskatoon’s new chief of police
Saskatoon’s Board of Police Commissioners named Cameron McBride as the city’s new chief of police on May 3. McBride officially became chief on May 16. McBride, a 27-year veteran of the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), had been the SPS’s deputy chief. He has been with the force since 1997 in a variety of roles, including...
Western Canada is on fire — again
It is going to be another bad fire season in Western Canada. In Alberta, parts of Fort McMurray are evacuating again. In B.C., more than 4,000 residents of Fort Nelson and the Fort Nelson First Nation were ordered to flee this week. Thick smoke has already descended on large swaths of the West, from Edmonton...
Sourdough from Scratch: Four variations of friendship bread
(Family Features) What better way to celebrate friendship and camaraderie than with comforting foods all can enjoy. Sourdoughs and friendship breads may go in and out of fashion, but you can make them a staple of your inner circle with recipes that are easier than they appear. Consider this Sourdough Starter, a seven-day process that...
Blueberry Maca Smoothie
The Blueberry Maca Smoothie is a nutritious and delicious drink that combines the benefits of blueberries and maca root. Maca root is full of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that help the body in many ways. It is especially good for morning smoothies because of its energetic properties. In addition to being a superfood,...
Is Weight Loss the Most Important Goal?
If you want to get in shape, nothing is more important than losing weight, right? Not necessarily! So many people think that the number on the scale is the most important measure of fitness. I want to set the record straight. Despite society’s focus on it, your weight is not always the most important factor...
Sarcopenia, not Cancer, but a deadly word
Can you improve muscle mass even as you age? As Mickey Mantle, star player of the New York Yankees, remarked, “If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” Such is my worry in my 99th year. I was recently having more difficulty getting up from chairs...
Bucket-list worthy places to visit in Canada
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 Awareness Month
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...