With the CFL’s 2023 regular season officially in the books, here is a look at 10 noteworthy achievements by members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders: EMILUS EMERGES Samuel Emilus finished the season with 70 catches for 1,097 yards and six touchdowns. The Roughriders’ first-round selection (seventh overall) in the 2022 CFL Draft, Emilus reached the 1,000-yard mark faster than any Canadian...

Travelling to different places in the world is not only exciting but educational. As a horticulturist, I am fascinated by the trees, shrubs, perennials and insects that are able to be enjoyed when away from home. Along with the positives, however, there are also many things that are not so positive and can be deadly. Plants do not have the...

As winter approaches, it can be challenging for older adults to keep up with health and fitness routines. It is still important, especially as we age, to stay active all year round to keep our body strong. Regular physical activity offers many benefits for our physical and mental health. Physical benefits include: • Supporting physical function  • Preventing cardiovascular conditions...

Ahhh it’s that time of year when we’re all thinking about holiday stuff. Gifts, events, decorations, the whole enchilada. Speaking of food, I have a problem. Well, I have several problems. My tum has always been a little touchy, ever since wee childhood, but over the past few years it has said a resounding “nope” to turkey. It doesn’t matter...

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurodegenerative disorder, surpassing dementia. Neurologists in Canada diagnose more than 25 patients per day, with expectation that that will rise to more than 50 per day by 2031. Over the last 25 years, the prevalence rates adjusted for age, increased by 22 per cent around the world, 30 per cent in India and 116...

It was a television show that changed the world of music. A young Cam was among the 73 million people who watched the Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan Show on Feb. 9, 1964. The show that night was the band’s official introduction to North Americans. It was the beginning of the British Invasion, and worked out much better for...

It’s that time again. The holiday season is upon us, and as usual, arts groups and organizations have a wide range of performances and events planned for Saskatoon and area residents. Many are perennial favourites, like the BHP Enchanted Forest light display, The Fireside Singers’ concert and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Messiah. Others are new, or new-to-us, plays like Persephone...

by Kim Jasken Published by Your Nickle’s Worth Publishing  Review by Michelle Shaw  $24.95 ISBN 9781778690167 Spring of 2020 was a strange and frightening time for everyone. For the Jasken family, the uncertainty of the early days of the pandemic were exacerbated when their 11-year-old daughter suddenly collapsed, and they discovered the cause was heart failure. Dealing with a desperately...

There is a type of magic that happens to each of us when we’re “in the zone.” This creative feeling comes instructively to everyone when you give yourself over to the things you love. Everyone should take time for this if they want to reach their full potential. When I was younger, I always wanted to be a ballerina, but...

(Family Features) Whether you’re hosting a large holiday gathering or simply savoring the season with those nearest and dearest, serving up flavorful dishes your friends and family will love is key to bringing everyone together. With a full portfolio to choose from, you can shake up your meals all throughout the season using inspiration and premium products from Smithfield to...