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Advanced Authorized Practice: The Solution to Saskatchewan’s Healthcare Crisis
Discover how the Registered Nurse with Additional Authorized Practice (RN-AAP) designation can help solve Saskatchewan's healthcare crisis. With over 10,000 RNs in the province capable of fast-tracking this advanced license in under 6 months, we already have an untapped workforce ready to bridge the gap in urban urgent care and rural clinics alike. It’s time to authorize the solution.

Dre Erwin
May 164 min read

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The Art of the Crop: Why It’s Time to Stop Framing the Garbage
Sometimes, protecting your peace isn't about setting the world on fire; it’s about adjusting your focus. In my latest piece, I explore a simple, powerful lesson I’ve learned from behind the lens: the transformative power of the intentional crop, and how you can apply it to your own life and mental health, especially when facing old challenges.

Pinehouse Photography
3 days ago2 min read


Strengthening Northern Emergency Care: A New Standard for Sandy Bay
As I transition to a permanent clinical role in Sandy Bay this June, I’m reflecting on the infrastructure grants that are transforming our clinic. From securing a $20,000 LUCAS mechanical CPR device to critical warming technology, here is my methodology for advocating for better emergency care in the North.

Dre Erwin
4 days ago2 min read


Why You’re Probably Too "Smart" to Feel Better
We’re obsessed with complex fixes for our mental health, ignoring the simple tools right in our pockets. Photography isn’t just for art; it’s an essential piece of mental hygiene. Here’s why it’s time to stop overthinking, pick up the camera, and start actually seeing.

Dre Erwin
5 days ago2 min read


The Northern Lights: A Spiritual Connection to Ancestral Spirits in First Nations Culture
Discover the profound spiritual significance of the Northern Lights in First Nations history, mythology, and oral traditions. From the Cree "Dance of the Spirits" to Dene and Inuit heritage, explore how the green dancing skies connect remote northern communities to their ancestors, healing rituals, and cultural reclamation.

Dre Erwin
6 days ago6 min read


The State of the Game: Canada & Saskatchewan
With Regina's indoor court space shifting, it’s time to talk about the North End. Could a "Mall-to-Court" pipeline at Northgate solve our winter sports crisis? Take a look at the concept and vote in the poll.

Dre Erwin
7 days ago3 min read


Why Your Beautiful Aurora Photo is Ruining My Night (If You Don't Post the Time and Location)
Nothing ruins a perfectly good night of sleep quite like a contextless aurora photo. Why your beautiful, undated picture is making people speed down the highway in their pajamas—and why hard data always crushes aesthetics in the aurora community.

Dre Erwin
May 202 min read


How I Capture the Northern Lights (2026 Update)
Stop freezing your hands off trying to guess your camera settings in the dark. Here is my updated 2026 playbook for capturing the aurora.

Dre Erwin
May 205 min read


Advanced Authorized Practice: The Solution to Saskatchewan’s Healthcare Crisis
Discover how the Registered Nurse with Additional Authorized Practice (RN-AAP) designation can help solve Saskatchewan's healthcare crisis. With over 10,000 RNs in the province capable of fast-tracking this advanced license in under 6 months, we already have an untapped workforce ready to bridge the gap in urban urgent care and rural clinics alike. It’s time to authorize the solution.

Dre Erwin
May 164 min read


Why Pickleball is the Ultimate Cheat Code for Physical and Mental Health
Discover why pickleball is becoming the go-to sport for total wellness. Low impact, high intensity, and incredibly social—explore how this accessible game can sharpen your mind and transform your fitness routine.

Dre Erwin
May 153 min read


The Lens as a Language: Decoding the Silent Stories
What does an emotion look like when words aren’t enough? In the remote northern communities where we run our Therapeutic Photography sessions, the camera becomes a bridge between the internal and external worlds. Founded by Dre Erwin, this initiative empowers youth to use the lens as a silent language—turning snapshots into visual riddles that explore themes of solitude, resilience, and connection.

Dre Erwin
May 92 min read


The Kid With The Balloon: Why I’m Filling My Truck for Sandy Bay
I’m returning to Sandy Bay on June 8th and I’ve learned a heartbreaking reality: the youth are playing sports with balloons and borrowed shoes. I'm on a mission to fill my truck with pickleball gear and runners before I head north. Can you help?

Dre Erwin
May 73 min read


The Lens of Truth
In every high-pressure environment—from remote nursing stations to the halls of our schools—we are surrounded by 'noise.' This post explores how we can teach youth to use the lens of a camera to block out rumors and lateral violence, focusing instead on truth, resilience, and character.

Dre Erwin
Apr 253 min read
The Aurora Borealis


The Northern Lights: A Spiritual Connection to Ancestral Spirits in First Nations Culture
Discover the profound spiritual significance of the Northern Lights in First Nations history, mythology, and oral traditions. From the Cree "Dance of the Spirits" to Dene and Inuit heritage, explore how the green dancing skies connect remote northern communities to their ancestors, healing rituals, and cultural reclamation.


Why Your Beautiful Aurora Photo is Ruining My Night (If You Don't Post the Time and Location)
Nothing ruins a perfectly good night of sleep quite like a contextless aurora photo. Why your beautiful, undated picture is making people speed down the highway in their pajamas—and why hard data always crushes aesthetics in the aurora community.


Sask Aurora: Why Your Apps are Lying to You
Stop chasing Kp numbers. Learn how to read solar speed and Bz to predict a Sask aurora before it happens. Don't miss the Kp 4 spike.
A Look into Metis and First Nations Culture


The Northern Lights: A Spiritual Connection to Ancestral Spirits in First Nations Culture
Discover the profound spiritual significance of the Northern Lights in First Nations history, mythology, and oral traditions. From the Cree "Dance of the Spirits" to Dene and Inuit heritage, explore how the green dancing skies connect remote northern communities to their ancestors, healing rituals, and cultural reclamation.


The 26km Connection: A Call for Unity Between Canada and Greenland
Forget the takeover rumors. With only 26km between Canada and Greenland, the real story is an Inuit family reunion the world is ignoring.


The Little Boy Who Found Happiness: A Journey of Healing in English & Cree
A bilingual (English & Cree) story of healing featuring photos by Northern youth. Discover how this book helps children find hope.
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"Photography has a unique way of allowing us to momentarily escape the burdens and focus on the often overlooked beauty around us."
- Dre Erwin,
Nurse/Photographer/Children's Book Author


"What small changes can I make in my daily routine to nurture a more positive and grateful mindset?"
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