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A life of laughter, independence, and new beginnings: Mary Kleinschmidt’s story

July 11, 2025

Retirement

After raising a large family and a long career, Peggy Graham is happily retired at her old workplace

June 26, 2025

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Al Rodgerson: A life full of artistry, work, wit, and culture

June 18, 2025

Royale Place Retirement Residence

A life of love, family, dedication and creativity

January 19, 2024

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From Ontario’s Rugby Hall of Fame to a new life at Island View

Dec 29, 2023
Mike Fisher's life story is one of passion, adaptability, and community. His journey from a small town in northern England to the vibrant community at Island View retirement home encapsulates a life rich in experiences and achievements.
Centenarians

Family, farming and retirement bliss: A mother and son’s life at Hunter Village

Dec 01, 2023
In the serene surroundings of Saskatoon’s Hunter Village retirement community, an extraordinary family story unfolds. Lyle Poley, an 80-year-old former farmer and his centenarian mother Esther Poley call the residence home.
Awards & Achievements

Bill Reid: A life of artistry and passion

Sep 22, 2023
At 93, Bill Reid possesses the vibrant spirit of a much younger man and artistic skills that have stood the test of time.
Centenarians

The secret to 105-year-old Edna's long life is to "work hard and play hard"

Aug 01, 2023
At 105 years young, Edna Dobie, is a fascinating and affable resident of Aspira West Park Crossing in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan.
Awards & Achievements

Vivian Klinck: An Artist's Journey to Kensington Court

Jun 08, 2023
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the early 1940s, Vivian Klinck’s journey to becoming a respected artist wasn’t straightforward. Her relationship with her craft started from a young age and she graduated from Michigan State University with a minor in art ...
Retirement

Gail Bissett loves the food, staff and her social life at Aspira Hunter Village and feels “so much younger” since moving in.

Mar 30, 2023
Gail Bissett grew up on a farm 40 miles from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The self-proclaimed “prairie farm girl” made the move to Saskatoon in 1964 where she earned a degree in nursing.
Awards & Achievements

After an exceptional, award-filled life and career Gary Gullickson is happy to relax with his wife at Aspira Hunter Village

Feb 24, 2023
Gary Gullickson has lived, and continues to live, a very full life. He is a doer, someone who is constantly busy it seems, and whose life is dotted with incredible awards.
Mayfair Terrace Retirement Residence

After 13 years talented chef Joy Green still loves helping out residents and expanding their culinary tastes at Aspira Mayfair Terrace

Feb 21, 2023
Joy Green, 72, is a smart, articulate woman happily residing at Aspira Mayfair Terrace in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. A third-generation Japanese-Canadian, she was born in Manitoba ...
Inspirational Life

Former teacher Evelyn and published author Jim love the freedom and convenience of retirement living having made the switch six years ago

Nov 30, 2022
When you see them spending time together it’s obvious that Jim and Evelyn Andreas love to laugh. The Saskatchewan couple have been married for 72 years ...
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