Sullivan Groff is two years away from getting a driver’s licence, but is old enough to drive a 1983 Chevy Stepside 66 miles per hour — 106 kilometres per hour — on a drag racing strip. Groff is a member of a heavily regulated junior street program. The 14-year-old from the RM of Dundurn will be competing in a five-race...

Baseball fans who happen to be Baby Boomers will likely recall the hysteria surrounding pitcher Mark (The Bird) Fidrych in 1976. Ditto for Fernando Valenzuela in 1981. More recently, Steven Strasbourg of the Washington Nationals came into the majors with a Cy Young future almost guaranteed. In 2024, we’re saying hello to the newest member of that pitching phenom club,...

Statistics Canada recently released retail trade figures for May 2024, which placed Saskatchewan first in the nation for year-over-year growth. The province’s retail trade sales increased by 6.1 per cent, totalling $2.2 billion in May 2024 (seasonally adjusted), compared to May 2023. The Monthly Retail Trade Survey compiles data on sales, including e-commerce sales, and the amount of retail locations...

Following years of dedication to sport through the grassroots level to high performance, 23 individuals from Saskatchewan will represent the province at the Olympic Summer Games from July 26 to Aug. 11 in Paris. The contingent will feature three support and mission staff, five coaches and 15 athletes with ties to the province. Humboldt’s Paige Crozon will not only be...

(Family Features) Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy and lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. In fact, about 38% of adults in the United States are diagnosed with high cholesterol,...

This time of year any plants growing in the garden are welcome! Those plants that come back year after year are especially welcome! Enjoying annuals that will set their own seed and come back year after year have a special appeal, although they need a bit different culture than the other more regular “perennials.” Self-seeding annuals are exactly what is...

(Family Features) A beautifully designed charcuterie board may feel more like a grown-up treat, but with the right ingredients, delicious grazing boards can provide fun and nutrition for the whole family. No matter what you call it, charcuterie boards, grazing boards and snack platters are all basically the same thing. The boards make a trendy addition to an entertaining menu,...

Published by Marilyn Frey Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $24.95 ISBN 9780981380346 One of the many joys of reading a memoir is learning you share certain places, people or experiences with an author. I didn’t anticipate crossovers between my life and Saskatchewan writer Marilyn Frey’s, but I discovered multiple intersections while reading her candid, thought provoking and beautifully-written book, Reflections...

Fortunately, both my husband and l love to travel. Truthfully, it sometimes takes me a while to talk him into it, but once we are there, he enjoys himself. There are benefits I see to stimulate your brain and create a learning experience. 1. Planning a trip takes a lot of work. You read from various sources and collaborate to...

This is a perfect fresh smoothie for this summer! There are many benefits of this smoothie. It will help with gaining muscle and contains essential nutrients and calories to give you enough energy for your gym workout. Also, it is full of antioxidants, potassium and glycogen. This smoothie will aid digestion, and provide good bacteria for your stomach. Start to...