I don’t get this Artificial Intelligence thing. That is mostly because I am not intelligent. I am curious about it though. Rather than research the topic, I asked an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program to explain itself. I asked the program a number of questions, asking that each be answered in 100 words and in simple ways. I was amazed that...

It’s a busy and eclectic October for the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, which will bring Harry Potter, Joni Mitchell’s music and the dramatic sound of Rachmaninoff to TCU Place. The trio of concerts begins with the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 1.30 and 7:30 p.m., on Oct. 7. A huge orchestra of about 80 musicians will play the full...

September 30, 2022 marks the 2nd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Truth & Reconciliation Day is a time to pause, reflect,...

Here we go again. First, blood pressure medications called angiotensin receptor blockers — specifically valsartan, losartan and irbesartan — were recalled because of a potential carcinogenic contaminant, a nitrosamine impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Now the same contaminant has been found in tummy-soothing antacids that treat heartburn and GERD, such as over-the-counter and prescription Zantac. As a result, the manufacturer, Sanofi,...

by Trevor Harriot Published by Thistledown Press Review by Shelley A. Leedahl  $24.95 ISBN 9781771872461 I’m considering what I enjoyed most about award-winning Regina writer, grassland conservationist, and naturalist Trevor Herriot’s first foray into fiction. His debut novel, The Economy of Sparrows, conveys the story of pensioner Nell Rowan, a Saskatchewan born birder and researcher who, after earning a biology...

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the federal and provincial governments to cut gas taxes to save drivers money. “Saskatchewanians are now paying two carbon taxes they can’t afford,” Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director, said in a news release. “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to stop piling more costs on families and scrap both of his carbon taxes that...

 • It builds language skills. As they learn their instrument, children become accustomed to different sounds that they would not have recognized before. This practice trains their ears for the nuances and subtle sounds of language. • It makes them stronger academically. Researchers have found connections between music lessons and nearly every measure of academic achievement: SAT scores, high school...

An increase in the number of highly cited researchers attributed to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) contributed to a strong performance in the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). USask achieved a ranking of 301- 400 globally in the ARWU in 2023 out of more than 2,500 institutions around the world. According to USask’s calculations, the institution achieved...

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 republish some of them. Ken would be flattered by the kind words readers expressed. We miss him as a friend and...

Like a poker player pushing all his chips into the centre of the table and declaring “all in,” new general manager and president of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas of the Pittsburgh Penguins is going for the gusto in the approaching National Hockey League season. Scanning the birthdates of players on his roster, Dubas, 37, the former Maple Leaf wonder kid...