With all the recent storms and tornados, keeping your yard safe involves more than simply trimming branches or clearing objects from walkways. It also means recognizing when a tree has become a safety risk. Carefully inspect it for dead or weakened limbs, signs of decay, or weak roots from ant hills, and which direction its natural lean is.. Is it leaning towards overhead power lines or nearby buildings? Take time to ensure your yard is safe of these hazards—or hire a qualified ISA Certified Arborist to assess and/or remove trees which may prevent costly property damage, serious injuries, while ensuring the job is completed safely.

Escape to Candle Lake Golf Resort this fall for a rejuvenating wellness weekend designed to inspire creativity, connection, and relaxation. From guided yoga, nature walks, and wellness treatments to photography, painting, and stargazing, this immersive retreat offers something for everyone. Enjoy nourishing meals, a vibrant tradeshow, and an inspiring evening banquet. Whether you join for the full weekend or a day, you’ll leave refreshed, recharged, and creatively inspired. Connect with friends in a beautiful, relaxing lakeside setting. Visit www.candlelakegolfresort.com for more information

Severe storms can take a serious toll on asphalt shingles, leaving roofs vulnerable to leaks, water damage, and costly repairs. High winds may lift or tear away shingles, while hail can crack or bruise their protective surface. Such storm damage can decrease the life expectancy of roofing shingles, increasing the risk of future weather-related problems. After any major storm, homeowners should inspect their roof from the ground for missing shingles, debris, or visible damage, and arrange a professional inspection if concerns arise. Any necessary repairs should be completed before winter snow settles on the roof, helping prevent minor issues from becoming expensive structural problems. Homeowners should also avoid waiting to contact a roofing contractor, as repair schedules often fill quickly after severe storms and as winter approaches, making it more difficult to secure service when it is needed most.

Regular furnace cleaning is crucial for your health, furnace efficiency, safety, and cost savings. Safety is paramount, as dust or soot buildup can lead to fire hazards and carbon monoxide leaks. It also improves indoor air quality by reducing the circulation of allergens and pollutants. Routine maintenance prevents costly breakdowns and aligns with warranty requirements and ensures the air you are breathing in is clean. Overall, it provides peace of mind that your heating system is reliable, efficient, and ready to keep your home safe and warm when needed, making it a wise investment.

Healthy living extends beyond physical wellness; it also includes building strong connections with the people around us. August is a wonderful time to gather with neighbours, attend local events, and strengthen community ties. As locals and real estate agents, we know that a great neighbourhood can enhance quality of life in meaningful ways. We encourage everyone to make the most of the season by connecting with others and enjoying the sense of community that makes a place feel like home.

If you have been negatively impacted by crime or domestic violence—whether reported or unreported—and the incident happened within the City limits of Prince Albert, the Victim Services Unit (PAPS) is to here to HELP. You are NOT ALONE. Support is CONFIDENTIAL and ANONYMOUS. Victim Services provides IMMEDIATE emotional care, SAFETY PLANNING, and guidance through justice processes. By connecting individuals to counselling, shelters, and community resources, they help reduce trauma and ensure victims’ rights and well-being REMAIN a PRIORITY. Call 306-953-4357.

“WorkSafe Saskatchewan reminds every worker of their three fundamental rights in the workplace: The right to know what hazards are present, the right to participate in keeping the workplace healthy and safe and the right to refuse dangerous work. These rights are protected under The Saskatchewan Employment Act. When workers speak up and employers listen, everyone benefits. Safety is a shared responsibility—and it starts with knowing your rights. Together, we can make Saskatchewan workplaces safer.”

Supporting the SPCA offers meaningful benefits for the animals, the volunteers and the community. Whether through adoption, donations, volunteering, supporting fundraisers, or fostering, your involvement helps rescue animals from neglect, abuse, or abandonment—giving them a second chance at life. Food Donations are especially important and appreciated to keep our fur friends fed, as they await permanent placement. Food Donations ease the SPCA’s shelter budget and stress ensuring the pets are fed, the cost of pet food alone ads up greatly, and if often taken for granted by the general public. Please reach out to see how you can make a difference and save a life!

Not every product or service is easy to Promote. Some require more than a catchy slogan or visual Ad— That’s where the power of an editorial in the WellnessNEWS comes in. Unlike a traditional visual Advertisement, an Editorial allows you to PROVIDE INFORMATION, EXPLAIN the HEALTH BENEFITS, or PROVIDE TIPS and INFORMATION to Readers to help prevent a potential health/wellness issue. Readers engage with the editorials differently than they do with Visual Ads. They’re not just being told to buy a product or service—they are being educated and informed. Given time to understand the benefits to their health and wellbeing