More and more Prairie people are living to 100
As more people live to 100, the demands on health care, assisted living facilities and better transit will continue to grow.
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What’s there to complain about at age 100?
Saskatchewan centenarians open up about what daily life is like in assisted-living facilities. “I just do what I can” said Mary, who attends exercise classes regularly.
Looking Forward at 100 – The Documentary
Looking Forward at 100 follows six Saskatchewan centenarians to learn about all the life that’s still worth living after age 100.
Breaking the rules at 100
Regina nursing researcher Heather Nelson wants to know what 100-year-olds think about the future, and also look at what brings them joy.
Electric vehicle owners hopeful for the future
Manitoba’s and Saskatchewan’s poor scores in a recently released electric vehicle (EV) readiness scorecard are deserved, say EV enthusiasts.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan receive low scores for electric vehicle readiness
Manitoba and Saskatchewan placed 12th and 11th, respectively, out of all 13 provinces and territories. Only Nunavut scored lower.
Remembrance Day stories from around the Prairies
Here is a round-up of Remembrance Day stories from around Saskatchewan and Manitoba that you might have missed.
Lithium mining on the Prairies – boom or bust?
Lithium mining on the Prairies. Will it be the next big boom or a bust? Environmental groups worry it will damage provincial parks.
Part 5: Lithium mining on the Prairies – the possibilities of a bust
There’s doubt that there will be a lithium boom. Some say the need for lithium could decline if new technology is developed.
Part 4: Lithium on the Prairies – Governments’ roles in mining
Both provincial governments support the efforts of exploration and extraction companies to take advantage of the new demand for lithium.
