Prabha Mitchell says it feels “amazing” to celebrate her five-year anniversary as CEO of Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK). “It feels like I’ve been there for 10 years, in a good way. I love what I do, so I don’t really think I work a day in my life,” she said. “I’m very passionate. We’re all very passionate about our...
Exercise equipment doesn’t come with age limits
Believe it or not, some mature adults are discouraged from working out by well-meaning people using old stereotypes like these: • “Put that thing down before you hurt yourself.” • “No, that equipment isn’t for you golden oldies.” • “Just walk a few minutes when you can — that’s all you should do at your age.” If you haven’t been...
Keggers, Wheels and the NFL debacle
A discussion between Cruz 96.3 FM morning person Clayton Kroeker and his fiancée: “Her: So, are we getting a keg for the wedding? Him: Why do we need a keg? Her: You know . . . for like keg stands and stuff. Him: Long story short; we’re now getting a keg for the wedding.” Clearly, Clayton is marrying way up....
Survey says something. I’m just not sure what
Breaking news: Saskatchewan kids need good teachers and reasonable classroom sizes. I know this seems like pretty straightforward information. It’s information that wouldn’t be out of place in one of those Captain Obvious commercials, or a surprise to anyone who ever went to elementary school. But the Saskatchewan government surveyed 9,000 people to reach that stunning conclusion. In a news...
Fall Bridal: Your day, your dress
Your dress is one of the biggest parts of your wedding day. It is photographed, framed, and shared with generations to come. It is the part that takes your fiance’s breath away as you walk down the aisle. Okay, let’s be honest, you take your fiance’s breath away, but your dress helps out a bit! So what’s with all the...
Frank’s jam makes August worth living
August may be my least appreciated month of the year. While August is also my favourite month for eating, August is forever associated in my head with our annual family frenzy to harvest and preserve all things edible and mostly cost free. Having Great Depression parents, the garden was considered sacred and the vegetables we grew epitomized the family thrift...
Ernie’s meatloaf like a bat out of hell
Hi Reena, After I bake meatloaf and take it out of the oven, I slice it and it always falls apart. What can I do to prevent this? — Ernie Dear Ernie, After removing meatloaf from the oven, allow the food to cool down. Once cool, drain the fat and then place the pan of meatloaf into the freezer for...
Here is a “Top 10” list of foods you should not feed your pet, or allow inadvertent access to:
Chocolate: One ounce of milk chocolate per pound of body weight is considered a good rule of thumb for a potentially lethal dose so it does not take much to cause harm. Theobromine, caffeine and other methylxanthines in these products are the primary toxins. Methylxanthine compounds can cause high heart rates, arrhythmias, and with significant ingestion can lead to seizures...
Red Green’s This Could Be It tour stopping in Saskatoon
Steve Smith once envisioned his alter-ego, Red Green, as a 1978 summer replacement television show with the potential of lasting a year.“ I was going to have some fun with someone who saw himself as a do-it-yourselfer in the outdoors. But Red Green had a longer lifeline than I ever imagined,” said Smith on the telephone from Hamilton. The Red...
The beauty of Lake Tahoe: a destination year round
It is incredible how much there is to do in Lake Tahoe. This beautiful setting is famous for both Its beaches and ski resorts. There are also countless hidden gems that aren’t always listed in guidebooks. Facts can be boring, but Lake Tahoe is special. This large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains straddles the state line between California...