Community News
Stronger Steps After Stroke

Recovering at home after a stroke or brain injury can feel overwhelming, but the right support can make a meaningful difference. One on one physiotherapy in the comfort of your home helps improve walking, build strength, and reduce the risk of falls. Each session is personalized and focused on practical goals that matter most, whether that is climbing stairs, returning to favourite activities, or regaining independence. Services may include neurological, vestibular, and geriatric rehabilitation. Individualized treatment plans help restore balance, mobility, and confidence. Education for clients and families also helps make daily routines safer and easier, supporting recovery every step of the way.

Clear Space, Clear Mind

Decluttering your home supports both real estate readiness and personal wellness. Excess clutter can create stress, overwhelm the mind, and make spaces feel smaller. By clearing unused items, you create a calmer environment, improve air flow, and allow potential buyers to better envision the home. A tidy space often leads to clearer thinking, better focus, and a greater sense of balance. Whether preparing to sell or simply refreshing your surroundings, small steps toward decluttering can open the door to both a healthier home and new opportunities.

High-Protein Tuna Avocado Salad

1 can tuna, drained; ½ avocado, diced; ¼ cup chopped cucumber; 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt; 1 tsp lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste. Directions: Place tuna in a bowl and gently break it apart. Add avocado and cucumber. Mix in Greek yogurt and lemon juice.Season with salt and pepper and stir lightly. Protein: ~22–25 g per serving. Enjoy it on its own, in lettuce wraps, or on whole-grain toast.

April Book Club

Living to Thrive by Kathryn White. The author’s journey after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 43. Combining personal stories with holistic strategies for body, mind, and spirit, the book guides patients and caregivers toward healing, resilience, and learning how to thrive while living with cancer.

Overnight Scalloped Casserole

Ingredients: 2 cans mushsoup;
2 1/2 C Milk; 1/2 lb cheddar cheeze cubed; 4 C cooked breakfast Sausage; 7 oz macaroni (uncooked); 3 hard boiled eggs (diced); 1/4 C Melted Butter. Combine all ingredients in ice cream pail, refridgerate overnight.
Transfer to greased 13x9x2 glass pan, toss 1 1/2C soft bread crumbs in 1/4 C melted butter to coat; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered @ 350 Degrees for 60-65 minutes. Can substitute mush soup & milk for: (or 1-2 cups fresh mushrooms with 2 Cups Cream 10 or 18%) Can use flavored sausage (maple/brown sugar for more flavor) Serve & Enjoy!

Understanding Products or Services

Not every product or service is easy to Promote.. Readers engage with the Editorials differently than they do with Visual Ads. They are 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. 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. Give us a call today to learn more.
Nikki Kardash-Puetz, Editor for WellnessNEWS 306-960-1552

Here to Support you

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.

Embracing Easters renewing Spirit

Sunday, April 5th marks Easter — a time that symbolizes renewed hope and the triumph of life over death. At Mont St. Joseph Home, we embrace this season as an opportunity for renewal, kindness, and togetherness. It is a time to nurture compassion, forgiveness, connection, and reconciliation with one another. Happy Easter to all. We hope your time with family and loved ones is meaningful, joyful, and filled with warmth and love.

Maximize your sleep quality

Chiropractic, adjustable or orthopedic beds, provide spinal alignment, reduces pain and improves sleep quality. They offer customizable comfort snf support by allowing for various sleeping positions, and assists distribution of body weight more evenly, reducing pressure points. Benefits include better overall health, and relaxation at night time, with features on some models like massage functions and zero-gravity positions. Ideal for those with back issues or recovering from surgery, these beds promote healing and overall well-being

Know your Rights at Work

“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.”

Brokered Workers Needed!

Thanks to new grant funding, we have our Outreach Programming into Red Deer County and nearby rural communities and we need your help! The Golden Circle’s Brokered Worker Program offers:
• Light housekeeping
• Lawn and garden care
• Minor handyman repairs
• Snow shovelling
• Painting
• One-time deep cleaning
Pay: $20.00/hr
• Minimum 2 hours for housekeeping
• Minimum 1 hour for snow shovelling. Clients pay workers directly.
Want to become a Brokered Worker?
Contact us today!
403-343-6074
[email protected]