A safe content, nostalgia-based newspaper, intended to bring comfort through memories; using the familiar ritual of reading the news for long-term care residents.

This thoughtfully curated paper is brought to you by a husband-and-wife team, based in High River, Alberta. It is our joy to share this gem that employs the science-backed benefits of using nostalgia to nurture the minds of our cherished elders. A new issue is mailed every two weeks.

Free printed sample, shipped to your facility. No cost, no commitment.

Prairie Weekly sample front page

Download sample PDF Prairie Weekly · 8 pages · large print

What this paper includes

  • 8 pages printed on high-quality paper and secured in a durable format.
  • Large font and clear visuals throughout.
  • Short stories from real newspapers of the 1950s through the 1970s.
  • Historical events and pictures from the past.
  • Easy to read puzzles with answer key in the back.
  • Tasteful jokes, then-and-now, poems and more!
  • All content is safe and positive, reviewed by Melisa Crandlemire, a former registered nurse.

How to use it

  • Hand copies out at breakfast, after activities, or in the lounge.
  • Use the conversation prompts in a group session or one-on-one with family or a care aide.
  • Work the crossword together.
  • Read Then & Now, jokes, and poetry aloud. They are short and even suitable for grandchildren.
  • Leave extras where families sit. A shared paper gives visitors something to talk about.

Reviewed by a nurse who has cared for people like your residents.

Melisa Crandlemire, co-founder of Hearth & Home Post, is a former Registered Nurse with a BScN with Honors from UBC. She practiced at Vancouver General Hospital in bone-marrow transplant and leukemia care, working every day with patients facing serious illness and their families.

She reviews every issue before it ships: for dignity, for reading comfort, and for suitability for residents living with dementia. If a story, puzzle, or prompt would not work in a real care home, it does not go to print.

How to subscribe

Printed copies are mailed by Canada Post every two weeks, ready to hand out. Every plan includes a free digital PDF copy. Subscriptions are month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Single copy
$17.99 / month

1 printed copy every two weeks, plus a free digital PDF copy. A lovely gift for a parent or grandparent.

Subscribe to a single copy

Three-pack
$29.99 / month

3 printed copies in one envelope every two weeks, plus a free digital PDF copy. Good for couples, families, and small lodge wings.

Subscribe to the three-pack

Prices in Canadian dollars. Taxes where applicable.

Subscribe online: hearthandhomepost.com

Email us: info@hearthandhomepost.com

Include your name or facility name, mailing address, and the plan you would like (single copy, three-pack, or 20-pack). We will send a payment link.


Three steps to a cherished ritual.

1

Subscribe to Prairie Weekly

Choose a single copy, a three-pack, or a 20-pack above and check out with Stripe. Setup takes about three minutes.

2

Copies arrive every two weeks

Printed copies are mailed by Canada Post every two weeks, ready to hand out. Your free digital PDF copy comes by email. No prep required.

3

Hand out and enjoy

Distribute at lunch, after activities, or wherever your residents gather. Use the conversation prompts for group sessions.


Questions from care home staff.

Who is Hearth & Home Post for? +

Care homes, retirement residences, and assisted-living communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Families and seniors can subscribe too. Most homes receive printed copies every two weeks and hand them out at meals or during recreation programming.

How is the content created? +

Each issue is written by our editorial team and reviewed before publication. Content is tailored for prairie readers, dignified, and avoids distressing or partisan material.

How do residents receive their copy? +

Printed copies arrive by Canada Post every two weeks. Every plan also includes a free digital PDF copy by email. No printing, collating, or stapling required.

Which edition do we get? +

Prairie Weekly, written for residents who grew up in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Choose 1, 3, or 20 printed copies every two weeks. Every plan includes a free digital PDF copy. Other regions may come later.

Can we cancel anytime? +

Yes. Subscriptions are month-to-month. Cancel from your account dashboard or by emailing us.

Are the puzzles suitable for older readers? +

Yes. Grids are oversized, clues use general knowledge rather than wordplay, and themes are regional and familiar. Answer keys are provided separately.

Is it appropriate for residents living with dementia? +

Yes. Our co-founder Melisa Crandlemire is a former Registered Nurse (BScN, UBC) who practiced at Vancouver General Hospital, and she reviews every issue for suitability before it ships. Content is dignified and familiar, avoids distressing material, and the reminiscence prompts are written to work well in memory care programming. Many homes use the paper one-on-one with residents living with dementia.

How long does shipping take? +

We print and mail every two weeks by Canada Post. Most addresses in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba receive their copies within 2 to 4 business days. Your delivery schedule stays consistent from issue to issue.

Can we try it before we subscribe? +

Yes. Request a free printed sample pack and we will ship Prairie Weekly to your facility at no cost, with no commitment. One sample pack per facility. You can also download a sample PDF to preview an issue right away.

Bring Hearth & Home Post to your home.

Start with a free printed sample pack, or subscribe to Prairie Weekly from $17.99 CAD/month. Taxes extra. No long-term contract.

For Care Homes. By People Who Care.
Made for the Prairies. Rooted in Community.
Stories that spark conversation. Memories that bring us closer.
Proudly Canadian. Proudly Local.