For years, Jessica Fisher would walk into elementary and high school classrooms, stand at the front of the room and say: “My name is Jessica Fisher, and I am a cisgender, queer woman who is both Métis and a settler.” Fisher works with OUTSaskatoon and has a real gift for connecting with people from all walks of life. It’s a...

When I was a little girl my grandmother started marigolds every winter in a little modified milk garden planter with her seeds from last year’s crop. I loved those marigolds in her brick planters and I still think of her every time I see a marigold. You really don’t need a grow light or other expensive equipment to start seeds....

For Chris Guérette, if she isn’t growing, it’s time to. “You have to actually morph yourself through the years. You have to learn to be a different person and use different skills. You have to change who you are without changing who you are,” she said. The CEO of the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association has done just that,...

You’ve seen the news about textile waste lately, and it’s all shocking. From retailers slashing perfectly good items before tossing them in dumpsters to the impact fabric manufacturing has on the environment, it’s not alarmist to feel outraged. But on a large-scope, global issue like this one, what impact can we have as consumers? The truth is, we hold all...

Imagine re-entering the workforce after some time off or just arriving in Canada. Now imagine having nothing professional to wear for your job interview or for your first week of work, with your resources already stretched to the limit. This scenario is when Dress for Success Saskatoon is able to support local women and, in turn, their families. The mission...

The Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA)—an organization that represents the province’s mining and mineral exploration industry—has shared some big numbers with the public. According to the SMA, the Saskatchewan mining industry is a major sector of the provincial economy. In fact, it contributed more than $7 billion to the provincial GDP in 2018. Saskatchewan’s mining sector also employs 30,000 people directly...

To say that Véronique Loewen is involved in her community is an understatement. The Saskatoon resident, who recently celebrated her 25th anniversary as the communications manager for Orano Canada Inc. (formerly AREVA Resources Canada Inc.), is well known for her many accomplishments as a professional and as a volunteer. For example, in 2018 Loewen was appointed to the board of...