Winter in the northern hemisphere gives us super short days and really long nights! Just like all of the trees, shrubs and perennials, this is the time when I almost seem to hibernate. When it gets dark, I think it is time for bed, and getting up before the sun rises is not that easy. At this time of year,...
Wouldn’t It Be Nice if it was Beach Boys 1978?
Forgive me for not being as excited about the Beach Boys coming to Saskatoon on March 27 and Regina on March 28 as I was in 1978 in Regina, and in 1990 at Evergreen Park, just west of Saskatoon. The band is now a Beach Boy, with Mike Love the only founding member after he won the rights to the...
Online scam: I felt as though I was being stalked
I was jubilant when Facebook made its debut. It meant that we could easily and quickly communicate with family and friends during that time in life when free time was limited. However, I soon tired of people posting and sending mundane messages like “walked to the Starbucks and got a Grande double shot, half sweet, hazelnut, extra hot, soymilk latte....
St. John Ambulance therapy dog program growing post-COVID
Animals reduce pain, anxiety and stress If you are a patient at the Saskatoon Community Clinic and pop in for, say, a test on a Thursday morning, there might be a dog treat waiting for you. His name is Mr. Mugz. We’re not sure about his breed: a “Shiatzu-Bassett-hound-maybe-spaniel because he points,” says his handler, owner and best friend, Koreen...
Ken Noskye’s Memorable Stories: I can still hear sled dogs running by the light of the moon
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 him as a friend and...
Book Review: The Day My Mother Walked on Water
by Helen Mourre Published by Your Nickels Worth Publishing Review by Michelle Shaw $19.95 ISBN 9781778690389 This slim collection of essays is my first encounter with prairie writer Helen Mourre’s work, and I was quickly captivated by her thoughtful and detailed descriptions of a life well lived. I consciously slowed down as I read through the essays in The Day...
Best athletes have strong minds
The world’s best athletes make it look so easy. They are young, strong, agile and have a special talent and love for their specific sport. In most cases, they’ve concentrated on their primary athletic endeavour from a young age, been instructed by the best coaches, received proper nutrition advice and spent their youth perfecting their specialty. Or maybe they’re just...
Staying Active and Healthy as We Age
As we age, maintaining physical activity becomes more important than ever. Staying active not only keeps us feeling young at heart but also improves our overall health and well-being. At the YMCA, we understand that joining a gym is about much more than just fitness — it’s about becoming part of a supportive community where members grow, lead, give back,...
Reservations for camp sites begin April 7
Campers can mark their calendars and start dreaming of summer with the 2025 reservation dates announced. Seasonal campsite bookings in provincial parks will begin April 7 while nightly, Camp-Easy yurt, and group campsites will have a staggered launch from April 8-15. The complete reservation schedule for 2025 is as follows: Seasonal campsites: • April 7: All parks with seasonal camp...
USask makes strides in world rankings
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in four subject areas, according to a recent publication. In the ShanghaiRanking 2024 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (GRAS), USask notably earned top 100 spots in Water Resources (29th), Agricultural Sciences (51-75th), Earth Sciences (76-100th) and Veterinary Sciences (76-100th). This marks an improvement on last...