The first order of business is to offer congratulations to those civic election candidates who succeeded in being elected to the position for which they ran. We wish you well in your endeavours over the next four years. And a very special thank you to every person who ran in the election, whether for the position of mayor, councillor or...
Departing MLAs receive golden handshakes
I was surprised to learn departing members of the Saskatchewan Legislature – whether they retired or were defeated — receive a lucrative, by my standards, going-away present. With the mass exodus and some crushing defeats, the total being paid out this year was $2.68 million, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). Thirty-one MLAs became eligible for what are called...
Holiday Happenings: What to see and do this December
Where did this year go? It seems like 2024 has zoomed by at record speed and the holidays — at least the events and the shopping — are already upon us. Following is a collection of things to do, places to go, and events to enjoy as the season rolls along. BHP ENCHANTED FOREST SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK UNTIL JAN....
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...
Prediction time: Riders, Als in Grey Cup
Since narrow back-to-back losses to Winnipeg in the Labour Day Classic and Banjo Bowl, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have been the Canadian Football League’s hottest team. And it couldn’t be happening at a better time. Playoffs in the CFL are on the agenda this weekend and the Riders may or may not be playing, depending on their final placing in the...
List of Sacred Cows growing by the mooment
Saskatchewan is home to the expanding herd of Sacred Cows. What is a Sacred Cow? It is a figure of speech for an idea, custom or institution held, especially unreasonably, as it is considered immune from questioning and above criticism. The Queen Mother of Sacred Cows is health care. We are stuck with a 60-year-old health care system that cannot...
Why Protein Matters, Especially After 50
Protein is essential for overall health, playing a vital role in muscle repair, immune function, and hormone production. Its importance increases as we age, helping maintain muscle mass, regulate metabolism, and support mobility. But how much protein is enough, and how do you tailor it to your specific needs? Let’s explore how to optimize protein intake, especially for individuals over...
There are healthy ways to deal with conflict
Life has a way of throwing you curveballs when you least expect it! There are so many possible responses, some healthy and helpful, while others are not. These are the least helpful: For some this is the most familiar and natural response but the consequences to that are that you close the door on any meaningful conversation and put your...
Carrot Juice
Carrot juice is a perfect way to start your day in a nutritious way. Carrot juice is rich in betacarotene and Vitamin A, just one glass has 80 per cent of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin A. Carrots contain many vitamins and minerals that help to improve your heath. Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Lutein, Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin...
Bright promise for the dark disease of glaucoma
Beware the “silent thief of sight.” Glaucoma sneaks up on people causing irreparable vision loss before diagnosis. Over three million North Americans have glaucoma – about half don’t know it. For society, the economic and social consequences of stolen sight is large. For sufferers, when glaucoma progresses to blindness, it is life changing. But is a cure in sight? The...