Evening Reader
EVENING READER
Nostalgia. Community. Connection.
Stories that bring us back.

The newspaper your residents look forward to reading.

Every Friday, an eight-page printable issue arrives — large print, warm stories, regional history, puzzles, and conversation starters made for the residents in your care.

Interior Weekly
— Stories and smiles from the BC interior —

Vol. 1 No. 12 May 22, 2026 Complimentary
A Harvest of Memories
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Long before the orchards stretched across the valley, these were family trees, planted with hope and hard work. Many of you helped pick, pack, and dream big during harvest seasons. What a time it was.

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Main Street, Then and Now
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From soda shops and five-and-dimes to coffee shops and local boutiques, our downtowns have seen a lot of change — and some things that never go out of style.

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Eight pages of warmth, history, and gentle fun.

Every issue follows a familiar rhythm so your residents always know what to look forward to.

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01 · Local History

Stories they remember

Three short pieces tied to your residents' region — events they lived through, people and places they knew.

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02 · Feature Story

A warm front-page piece

A full-page nostalgia story written at a comfortable reading level — dignified, never patronizing.

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03 · Puzzles

Large-print crosswords

Oversized crossword and word search with regional themes. Answer keys provided separately for staff.

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04 · Conversation

Reminiscence starters

Questions and prompts staff can use to spark group sessions and shared memories among residents.

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05 · Then & Now

How life has changed

From party-line telephones to smartphones, wood stoves to microwaves — a gentle, familiar look back.

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06 · Vintage Ads

Advertisements from their era

Period reproductions that spark recognition — Coca-Cola, Eaton's, and brands they grew up with.

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07 · Poetry Corner

Poems they grew up with

Public domain poetry from Robert Service, Pauline Johnson, and other voices of the west.

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08 · Activities

Discussion guides

Weekly themes and prompts for recreation programming, one-on-one visits, and group activities.


A small ritual that means a great deal.

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Saves staff hours every week

No clipping articles. No copying puzzles. A finished eight-page issue arrives ready to print every Friday morning.

Designed for older eyes

Large-print body type, generous spacing, high-contrast on warm paper. Built for reading, not for show.

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Local to where your residents grew up

Three regional editions across Western Canada — the towns, weather, work, and small details they remember.

The west, written in its own voice.

Each edition is written for the residents of its region — the towns, the weather, the work, the small details they grew up with.

Prairie Weekly

Alberta · Saskatchewan · Manitoba

Wheat fields, Chinook winds, oil-patch towns, family farms, and the long highways that tie the prairies together.

Coastal Weekly

British Columbia · Pacific Coast

Fishing villages, ferry runs, rainforest valleys, and the working harbours that built the BC coast.

Interior Weekly

British Columbia · Southern Interior

Orchard towns, mountain passes, ranch country, and the small communities of the Okanagan and Kootenays.


One monthly fee. Unlimited copies for your residents.

Every plan includes the first month free. Subscribe by home — no multi-home licensing required.

One Edition

$79/month

For one care home. Weekly issues from your chosen regional edition.

  • 1 regional edition
  • Weekly PDF delivery
  • Answer keys included
  • Unlimited printing for residents
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Three Editions

$159/month

For one home with all three regional editions, plus custom content.

  • All 3 editions
  • Weekly PDF delivery
  • Answer keys included
  • Custom regional content
  • Dedicated support
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Prices in Canadian dollars. Taxes extra where applicable.

See what your residents will be reading.

Download a complete sample issue of Interior Weekly. Eight pages, large print, ready to fold and hand out.

↓ Download a free sample (PDF)

Three steps to a weekly ritual.

1

Subscribe your home

Pick your edition, enter your details, and start your free first month. Setup takes about three minutes.

2

Download every Friday

Each week, your account dashboard shows the new issue. Staff sign in, download the PDF, and print.

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 Evening Reader for? +

Care homes, retirement residences, and assisted-living communities across Western Canada. Recreation staff print and distribute issues to residents each week.

How is the content created? +

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

How do residents receive their copy? +

Your staff downloads the PDF on Friday morning and prints as many copies as you need. Most homes hand out copies at meal services or during recreation programming.

Can we cancel anytime? +

Yes. Subscriptions are month-to-month and you can cancel from your account dashboard at any time.

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.

Do you offer a free sample? +

We do. Download a complete sample issue above before you subscribe — no email required.

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