Written by Megan Solberg Dimercia, 9, and Norinne, a retired Medical Lab Technologist, share a special friendship built on fun-filled activities, delicious treats, and open, honest conversations. Dimercia is quick to talk excitedly about all the activities she loves over a slushy, bright yellow drink: art, math, science, gym, her friends. She wants to be […]

Written by Megan Solberg Aariz, age 10, cannot wait for recess. Recess breaks are the best part of the school day because he gets to do the things he loves with his friends: play kickball, run around the track, or toss the Frisbee. Aariz is an active kid who enjoys being outdoors and playing games, […]

Written by Megan Solberg Eleven year old Cassidy Evans has always been a performer at heart. According to her mom, Kimberly, she’s always enjoyed socializing with people, being in the spotlight, cooking, baking and singing. She hopes to be a celebrity when she grows up. When Cassidy was four years old, she was diagnosed with […]

Dana and Kiley met at a photo shoot for Indigenous mentors and mentees, run by Big Brothers Big Sisters in Saskatchewan. Before long, they were matched together and their journey of incredible friendship began in full.

Written by Megan Solberg It’s rehearsal day, and the July 2019 season of SUM Theatre’s Theatre in Park is only a week away. Imagining a more inviting, intriguing sight in a local Saskatoon Park on a Tuesday afternoon would be difficult. The scene includes an eclectic collection of instruments and people, puppets and props. Passersby […]

Written by Megan Solberg Energy levels are intense in the high school gym for a Sunday night. It’s a full house, and the sound of a basketball pounding up and down the court cuts through the cheers, commentary, and motivational instructions from the coaches and players on the sidelines. This is a typical scene for […]

Written by Farha Akhtar On any given day, prior to the pandemic, the doors of the Women of the Dawn Counselling Centre in Regina’s North Central district would be open to the community. Local residents, young and old, regardless of their background, would be welcomed into the facility and provided a meal free of charge. […]

Written by Farha Akhtar Even Shakespeare, the world’s greatest bard lived through a pandemic. The experience of living in quarantine is said to have influenced Shakespeare’s own works and the forced closure of theatres actually transformed the way theatre was delivered. Just as great players of the past have had to adapt to pandemics, this […]

Written by Farha Akhtar Hazem Hussein says it is hard not to feel different as a newcomer to Canada but when he and his family were introduced to the YMCA in Saskatoon, he was struck by its welcoming and supportive atmosphere. “That is what made us want to be a part of the Y family,” […]

Written by Dave Yanko Emily was shocked and dismayed when her group of friends started making fun of her in Grade 7. She was devastated when she found out the mocking had been going on behind her back for quite some time. “They’d been making fun of me since Grade 6, about my appearance, my […]