Retirement News Weekly Yorkton: Issue Thirteen
ISSUE #13: April 29, 201118,822 Readers This Month! SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO NOW? Your Retirement By: Brandee Musiala Retirement is a decision to stop employment completely. Of course, choosing to semi-retire is also an option. This decision is usually made once a person has reached the age of 65, but some may choose to take an early retirement if their health begins to deteriorate or if they have been forced into it by their employer. Other reasons for retiring early can include: 1. More time for friends and family. 2. Taking advantage of good health. 3. Reducing stress. 4. Escaping office politics. 5. A chance to switch to the career that you've always wanted. 6. The ability to relocate. 7. Time for travel. 8. Wanting to explore new interests and rediscover old ones. ... Read More... LOCAL NEWS Flood waters have peaked across much of the province Much of the flood waters across Saskatchewan ... Read More... NATIONAL NEWS Nazi-stolen Klimt painting to be returned to Canadian owner An Austrian museum ... Read More... INTERNATIONAL NEWS Unrest in Libya continues Britain and the United States ... Read More... LIFESTYLE: Let's Get Muddy, Honey! Believe it or not, spring has actually arrived. If you're like me, you're looking out your front windows and seeing the tulips, daffodils and other spring flowers peeking through in your garden and it suddenly ... read more... FIFTY & FABULOUS: Royal Wedding Edition With the Royal Wedding upon us, the thought on everyone's mind is: what did Kate wear? Before we get to my picks of what Kate could have worn on her big day, why not take a look back to see what other esteemed Royals have chosen on their special day! … read more... ENVIRONMENT: Green Essential to Economic Future Has anyone noticed the environment isn't a huge priority in this year's election? It's understandable since we've had bigger worries. Our concerns hit closer… read more... SPORTS: Round 1 of Stanley Cup Playoffs done The field has been whittled down from 16 to 8 teams. In case you missed it, here's a recap of what happened in Round 1 and how I did in terms of my picks of what would happen! ... read more... SPIN THE GLOBE: More Than the Royal Wedding: Travelling in England The Royal Wedding has finally arrived in time for another travel feature. What's more fitting than a sneak peek at ... read more... VISIONARIES OF OUR COMMUNITY: The Intrepid Tales of a Blond China Doll: Profile of Hannelore Headley (2/2) During last week's interview with 74-year-old bookseller … read more... FEATURES: Won't You Let the Smileys Take You on an Eco-Cruise? t's time to shake off the snow, open the windows and prepare for another beautiful spring ... read more... FEATURES: Matrix Repatterning: Revolution for Chronic Pain Sufferers (Exclusive) If your body could talk, I bet it would have a lot of stories to tell. As a child you fell on your bum while tobogganing, when you were a teenager you bonked your head on the doorframe while getting out of a car, then you broke your leg or arm ... read more... ACT YOUR AGE: GETTING A MASSAGE By: Jeff deViller I've never really been great at relaxing. Sure I'll often put on a movie or watch television, but I'll also likely be puttering around my computer, looking up jobs, or organizing ... read more ... PET TALK: The Importance of Socializing Your Puppy By: Megan Pasche Spring seems to be the time of year that a lot of families decide to get a puppy. The snow in finally gone, the sun is shining, so what better way to enjoy it then with a dog at your ... read more ... TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE – IS THAT REALLY A QUESTION? By: Nicole Burgers Candidates in Canada's 2011 election from left to right: Stephen Harper (Conservative Party), Michael Ignatieff (Liberal Party), Jack Layton ... read more ... ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS: Hot in Cleveland (2010- ) Take three women from L.A. who accidentally land in Cleveland, throw in a snarky ... read more ...BOOK REVIEWS: Room Room is the story of Ma and Jack, a mother-son duo who have been kept in an 11 by 11 room for several years. For Ma, it's a prison; read more ... THIS WEEK IN HISTORY(April 29 to May 5) April 29: Today is National Adult Public Skipping, a day for adults to skip in public, just to feel like a kid again. ... read more ...WEIRD & WONDERFUL FACTS In 1963, the first cat to travel to space was French and was named Felicette (a.k.a. "Astrocat") ... read more ... QUOTABLE QUOTES "I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." Rita Rudner "Chains don't hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads... read more ... Editor's Letter: Last Minute 2011 Federal Election Resources It's time. In the next couple of days, you will be going to fill out your ballot for the Federal Election. When deciding on your vote, think about what's most important to you and how you would like policies to play out. Sometimes it feels like there has been constant finger pointing with the all the debates and media coverage. Look beyond that by examining the issues and think about building Canada, now and for the future. CTV.ca has quick and easy-to-read coverage at the following links. Party Platforms covering Economy, Education, Environment, Crime, Health Care, and Military Spending. ... Read More... Retirement News Weekly is a resource tool for the 50 plus active lifestyle community in Yorkton. We provide you with up-to-date information on retirement, news and local events all at your finger tips! 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