When O’Brians Automotive opened in 2008, the founders knew they already had a niche in the used car market. The three founders decided they wanted to combine financing and used car sales. That business model has provided thousands of people who have low credit ratings the opportunity to purchase a vehicle. They get to drive a well-tuned vehicle and have...
Saskatoon is a city of summer festivals
Ken Kwan is going to have to up his scarfing game if he is to retain his crown as Saskatoon’s top hot dog glutton. Kwan is the two-time defending champion of the hot-dog eating competition at the Foodtruck Wars. This year he will be facing a highly-touted import from Vancouver. John Child, who eats under the name Step Daddy J,...
Free stage better outside Bessborough Gardens
• I know it is a tough job and you can’t please everyone, but I hope those in charge of the SaskTel Jazz Festival will consider putting the free stage back outside the main venue next year. I went downtown at noon on the final day of the festival, only to be greeted by security people and curtains blocking an...
Summer a season of good theatre
It seems summer in Saskatoon is synonymous with theatre. Annual events such as Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, the Nutrien Fringe Theatre Festival and Sum Theatre’s free public park performances offer a wide variety of theatre options for all ages and virtually every taste. Here’s a look at what to expect from the 2019 versions of these popular summer staples. Get...
Making paint mark disappear just like that
Hi Reena, My cottage’s aluminum window screens have old dried-up paint on them. Can you recommend something I can buy or use to clean them up? Thanks. — Brenda Dear Brenda, In a ventilated area, apply household ammonia, paint thinner or WD-40 to the paint-stained areas. Use two old toothbrushes, one for the front of the screen and one for...
Why is SaskTel selling hardcore pornography?
SaskTel has played a huge role in guiding Saskatchewan residents through the last few decades of massive change in communication technology. We got our first car phone from SaskTel, then our first cellphone. Little Red, may she rest in advertising peace, introduced us to SaskTel Max, which changed how and when many of us watched television Saskatchewan is proud of...
It’s hard to keep up with technology
I am a Luddite living in a digital/technological world. Just when I feel I have figured out how to use some apparatus, it changes. It seems like weekly, in a state of frustration, I want to smash either my laptop, iPad, phone or remote control. When I calm down, I call my go-to computer guy for help. It has gotten...
Children’s museum opens its doors
It took two tries, but the ribbon was cut on June 28 to open the Nutrien Wonderhub children’s museum. The cool apparatus used for the ribbon cutting wasn’t quite positioned properly for Mayor Charlie Clark and a small group of children to chop through the paper on their first attempt. It worked like a charm the second time. The opening...
We’re Back
From the ashes of the Saskatoon Express rises Your Saskatoon News. It’s a new name, with a slightly different emphasis, but most of the old gang is here Ned Powers, Ken Noskye, Shannon Boklaschuk, Elaine Hnatyshyn, Tammy Robert and Reena Nerbas are back on board. We were flattered that so many of our readers emailed, texted or took to social...
Natural solutions for going gray with style
Gray hair is a natural side effect of aging. The rate at which hair will turn to gray differs based on genetics and other factors. Some people may go gray seemingly overnight, while others may gray at the temples first before the rest of their hair gradually changes color. Aging women often wonder if they should cover up their gray...