British car show set for July 18

With the province re-opening on July 11, one of Saskatoon’s popular summer events will be held a week later. The Saskatchewan British Car Club will hold its Brits by the Bess car show on July 18 on 21st Street between Fourth Avenue and Spadina Cres. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those attending will see mostly...

Real estate market as hot as the summer sun

Welcome to summer! The weather on the prairies is heating up, and the real estate market is still hot. Pardon the real estate pun but it fits. The real estate market in Saskatoon remains at a historic level, as sales volume, total sales dollars and new listings are well above the 10-year average. I will continue to use a comparison...

The Perfect Summertime Pie

Summer is the time to relax, refresh and indulge in sweet and heavenly treats. While you’re lounging poolside and watching the kids play, enjoy a cool, creamy and absolutely divine dessert that’s perfect on a hot day. This luscious Coconut Key Lime Cream Pie has a smooth texture with toasted shredded coconut on top. It’s sweet, but not too sweet,...

Book Review: Backyard Bird Feeding: A Saskatchewan Guide: A Complete Guide to Year-round Bird Feeding in Saskatchewan

Written by Trevor Herriot and Myrna Pearman Published by Nature Saskatchewan Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $19.95 ISBN 9-780921-104353 It’s apropos that a Blue Jay graces the cover of Backyard Bird Feeding: A Saskatchewan Guide: A Complete Guide to Year-round Bird Feeding in Saskatchewan. The Blue Jay is my home province’s provincial bird, and Blue Jay is also the name...

Wondering about Toews, Rodgers, etc.

Looking for answers? Here are 20 questions: 1. What has mysteriously sidelined Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks? He missed the entire 2020-21 season without explanation from the Hawks or the medical community. 2. Is this the year that a Canadian male matches the exploits of Bianca Andreescu and wins one of pro tennis’s Grand Slam titles? We’re looking at...

“Just Walking” is Just the First Step

I’m often asked if just walking is “good enough” for people over 50. Of course, it depends on your goals, but the short answer is no, you need more than walking if you want to age optimally. How you train is how you gain. If you want to see improvements in strength, mobility, balance, power — and most people who...

Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet is a very low carb diet, and replaces them with fat. The reduction of carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called Ketosis. When this happens, your body is able to burn your fat for energy. It also turns fat in ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the brain. Ketogenic diet reduces sugar...

Letting Go and Finding Joy

I practised as a physician for 43 years. I developed the ability to research diligently to find solutions to my patients’ problems. In retirement I have had even more time to do this, perhaps to my detriment. For a scientific journal and news junkie, the opportunities have been endless. Like many of you, I’m sure, I was held captive by...