Taylor Gooch, Cam Smith, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau are obviously four of the world’s best golfers. But where they rank in the world is up for debate because … well, there are a few reasons. Debate Point One: LIV golfers no longer receive world-ranking points because they play on a tour, the Saudi Arabian-based LIV Tour, that does not...
Discover the benefits of sesame milk
Sesame milk is a non-dairy milk alternative that is made from sesame seed and water, a perfect option for those who are lactose intolerant or follow a vegan or dairyfree diet. Sesame milk has seven per cent more calcium than cow’s milk. This milk is rich in protein, Vitamin D and fibre. There are many benefits of sesame milk, including...
Where do YOU Fall on the Fitness Scale?
On the spectrum of physical ability, where do you rank? More importantly, where do you want to rank? Let’s look at a five-point scale. Most people over 50 fall into one of these categories. 1. Elite athlete 2. Fit 3. Independent 4. Frail 5. Dependent We’ll look at each in more detail below. But take a guess now which one...
Building up bones for a lifetime
What’s one of the worst errors that young people make early in life? It’s the failure to practise preventive medicine. So, let’s have a talk with young people about how to protect their bones for a lifetime. We know that kids of all ages break bones playing sports. It’s annoying when this happens, leaving them sidelined from sports and playing...
THRONE SPEECH: Premier promises to build, protect province
Last week, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty delivered the 2023 Throne Speech outlining the Saskatchewan government’s agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Premier Scott Moe said the Throne Speech outlines the government’s plan to build and protect Saskatchewan. “Together with Saskatchewan people, we will continue to build a strong province, a strong economy, strong communities and strong families,” Moe said in...
Be aware of wildlife on Sask. highways
Autumn is the breeding season for both moose and deer species, causing increased movement as they actively seek out mates in new territories across the province. Due to this spike in wildlife mobility, the majority of vehicular collisions with wildlife coincides with this season. According to SGI, vehicle collisions with wildlife results in an average of 376 injuries, and one...
Even with first snow, there is work to be done
By the time Halloween arrives, it is always a bit of a tossup whether we have snow and whether all the little ghosts and goblins will be able to enjoy their trick or treat rituals, or if they will be a brief event. We have been fortunate, but some things can always be counted upon . . . by this...
Ken Noskye’s Memorable Stories: They will never be forgotten
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...
100-year-old veteran Remembers the Fallen
I lost my right arm on Oct. 18, 1944 while serving with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in Italy. I was staked at a farmhouse that had a children’s treehouse located nearby. In the treehouse was a sniper who kept shooting at our boys. A tank then came which shot out shells, the shrapnel hitting my right arm. When I returned...
Nominations open for Order of Merit
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit. “The Saskatchewan Order of Merit allows us to honour outstanding citizens who have truly made our province a better place to live,” Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty said in a news release. “If you know someone who is worthy of this prestigious honour, I encourage you to nominate them.” The...