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Note from our Guest Editor

It’s great to be back for this month’s issue of PINK. I hope everyone is out enjoying the wonderful prairie summer!

The weather it seems continues to be a hot topic around these parts.

No matter where I turn or who I talk to, the topic of conversation focuses in on how chilly the summer has been. I was told that chilly summer days mean we are in for an early winter. Then, I was reminded this week that we are only five months away from Christmas.

It made me think, if the amount of time spent dwelling on how much cold weather we receive was spent on something worthwhile, then maybe … we could actually enjoy the fact that we still have pretty amazing summers!

I admit that I too can dwell on the negative from time to time, but as an ongoing commitment to seek out the positive in life, I have pledged to start celebrating the ordinary and stop focusing on things out of my control – like the weather.

And, I couldn’t be in a better place to start. Here at PINK we like to celebrate. Summers. Women. Success. Life. You name it.

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Until next month, soak up the sun, enjoy the view and most importantly find the good there is to be found in today.

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The Accidental Executive Kellie Garrett

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When a woman sets out to be a classical flutist with no particular ambition other than to be happy, no one expects her to become a senior executive in a major corporation with a string of designations behind her name and an equally lengthy list of ‘areas of responsibility’.

In fact, Kellie Garrett never anticipated such a career herself.

“My main life goal was to have fun,” she said with a grin. But when the dream of playing in a symphony was dashed because she wasn’t accepted into the university music program in Montreal, she looked to writing, her second passion as a backup plan. “I did a wildly impractical English and Philosophy degree instead because my second ‘fave’ thing to do was write.”

After graduation from Ottawa’s Carleton University, Garrett spent the next two years living in the Caribbean on a boat with five men, one of whom she married. “And since everyone always asks,” she told me before I could ask, “he was the only one of the five I slept with.”

Moving back to Toronto with her husband, Garrett searched for a position that would use her brain, but couldn’t find one.

So she went back to school and obtained a diploma in public relations. At 26, she became a communications officer at the Addiction Research Foundation in Toronto and two years later joined Mount Sinai Hospital in a similar role. But six years later, she left without a backward glance because she decided to focus on children.

“We moved to Saskatchewan so we could afford to have me be a stay-at-home earth mother and raise babies,” Garrett reminisced. But within a short time, she plunged back into the

“My main message is that if you find something that you are passionate about and good at, and you work your ass off and play well with others, the sky is the limit.” work force. “I lasted four months … staying at home wasn’t for me,” she admitted.

By this time her philosophy was well established if not expressed, when life throws curves, truck right through them.

In 1996, Garrett was the new assistant VP of communications at Farm Credit Corporation, and life threw one of those curves; her four-year-old son Connor was diagnosed with autism. When the stress kick-started a major depression and divorce, work became an anesthetic. Garrett’s ex is “a great guy,” she said, and her children lived with him half the time.

“I threw myself into work as a distraction,” she explained. “I hated going home at 5:00 when my boys weren’t there. So I would just work late. When you find something you’re good at, you’re a workaholic and love working with other people, you end up progressing in your career. I was fortunate enough to have many mentors who pushed me beyond my comfort zone. So I really was an accidental executive.”

Dealing with Life’s Big Events In life, nothing stays the same. And when life changes, so can your financial situation.

In fact, life’s major events often call for adjustments in financial strategy. Depending on the nature of those events, your spending, saving, investment, insurance and estate planning strategies can be affected-sometimes taking a turn for the better, sometimes for the worse.

Let’s take a look at some of those events and what they can mean to your financial picture.

Marriage: When you marry, your financial life is on a new course. You’re no longer thinking as a single person; you move into family planning. It’s usually a time to save for a house purchase, plan to have children or arrange life insurance coverage. But you have time to save and invest until those expenses begin.

Buying a house: This is the largest financial commitment many of us will ever make.

First-time home buyers must divert a substantial portion of income to a mortgage, particularly if they want to pay it off quickly. And don’t forget the expenses associated with a house-including furnishings, mortgage insurance and taxes.

Birth of a child: Children are priceless. But raising them is costly. In addition to having more mouths to feed, you’ll face a couple of decades of expenses that can include substantial amounts for child care and education. This will alter your investment plans and take up much of your disposable income. For example, it may be time to start a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).

An inheritance: When you suddenly find yourself with inherited cash, it’s an opportunity to pay off debt and boost investments. Your own estate planning goals may change.

Children leaving home: When the kids are grown and out of the house, you are free of some of your biggest financial responsibilities. This should generate increased cash flow. You may want to generate additional funds by downsizing housing, since you’ll no longer need as much space.

Retirement: This is a major development. You’ll rely on the wealth you’ve accumulated through your pensions, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and other investments for income, instead of your job.

Not all of life’s events are positive. Those that aren’t can be detrimental to your PMS 5535 financial health.

Examples include.

Divorce: You could find yourself with far less in cash and investments, and with new expenses such as child support. You may also face the prospect of rebuilding wealth.

Job loss: Losing a job can be a financial nightmare. It can eat away at your savings and investments, particularly if you face a long employment search.

Major illness: A major illness or disability can also be a big financial drain. It’s best to protect yourself with disability and/or critical illness insurance.

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“No matter what you do in life, find a way to give back to others – in small daily ways at work, as well as by volunteering. It feeds your soul and makes even a grey day brighter.”

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) employs more than 600 people in Regina. As Canada’s leading agriculture lender, FCC is a strong and stable force in this part of the country, where agriculture constitutes a large portion of the economy. Employees are passionate about agriculture and committed to the success of customers and the industry.

Until her retirement at the end of July this year, Garrett was responsible for the corporation’s business strategy, enterprise risk management, research, communication and change management, and corporate social responsibility. Accidental or not, the role of executive suited Garrett and she didn’t take herself too seriously – but it took awhile.

“My first real presentation was to FCC’s senior management team,” she recalled. “I remember being terribly nervous and my VP said I was wooden, way too serious and showed no personality – in short, I was awful. I vowed to become a great speaker, so I spoke everywhere possible – at volunteer events, at work, everywhere. Finally, I learned to just be myself on stage and it clicked.”

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ployee engagement. Eventually, this led to a complementary career path as an executive coach and speaker – on topics ranging from leadership and strategy to personal brand. Since her son’s diagnosis of autism had such a profound influence on her own life, she has also been a lay counselor to parents of autistic children from time to time. She is passionate about volunteerism and is a Board Director with the Globe Theatre, Women Entrepreneurs and the Autism Resource Centre, and past-Chair of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation.

The list of designations behind Garrett’s name is almost as long as the list of former responsibilities at FCC. She is an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) with a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University and a graduate of Harvard Business School’s eight-week Advanced Management Program. Garrett is a certified executive coach and certified Board director (ICD.D).

Garrett’s accomplishments have brought well-deserved recognition. In 2007, she was named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network and in 2009, one of Saskatchewan’s 10 Most Influential Women; 2012 brought the well-deserved title of one of Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence.

As for 2013, this year brings a major lifestyle change for this

dynamic woman. As of Pink’s publication date, Kellie will be “retired”; her last official day of work was July 26th. “My dear mom died at age 48 from breast cancer and I am now 53,” Garrett explained. “I am fortunately healthy so far, but I decided that I wanted to pursue a new life that is less hectic and more hedonistic.”

Listening to her talk about interests and pleasures, one realizes that she won’t be idle. “I absolutely love flower gardening – it’s truly my favourite earthly joy (pun intended). Saskatchewan isn’t really the best place for this hobby, so I give ‘er during the summer,” she told me, and many local gardeners will definitely relate to this philosophy.

“I am blessed with a great husband and dear friends,” Garrett continued. “I’m a true Montréaler, so I love quaffing wine with them. I also like hanging out with my kids when they feel like it; they are 20 and 22 now. I’m also a voracious reader and look forward to having more time for that.”

While this might sound like a fulfilling retirement life plan I sensed that it might not be quite enough for someone used to the pace and routine Garrett has been accustomed to over the past couple of decades. My instincts proved accurate as she outlined her plans for the near future.

“I’m hanging out my shingle as a speaker and executive coach,” Garrett said. “I love helping people shine and realize their potential. I’ve had lots of experience ‘getting in my own way’ and have benefited from coaches and bosses who gave me difficult feedback that helped me grow.” At work, Garrett was generous in her desire to help others succeed which she plans to continue doing. She also plans to consult on leadership and business strategy. Being an entrepreneur rather than a full-time executive will also give her the freedom to simultaneously pursue more hedonistic pursuits.

“My husband is retired and relaxed, and we plan to travel lots,” Garrett shared, “and like most English majors, I want to write a book or two.” Family and friends are very important to her.

Her mother’s death at such an early age brought with it the realization that good health and good times with the important people in one’s life can be fleeting.

As I usually do when profiling an outstanding, dynamic woman of Saskatchewan, I asked Garrett what advice she would offer to someone hoping for a fulfilling career and success in life.

Her words were spirited and inspiring.

“My main message is that if you find something that you are passionate about and good at, and you work your ass off and play well with others, the sky is the limit,” she said. Then she added a profound suggestion. “No matter what you do in life, find a way to give back to others – in small daily ways at work, as well as by volunteering. It feeds your soul and makes even a grey day brighter.”

So FCC’s loss will be the private sector’s gain, as diverse organizations will now be able to invite Kellie Garrett to workplace meetings, conferences and conventions. Her presentations will teach employees and bosses about the leadership skills and personal qualities they need to exhibit if they wish to excel in their careers and find pleasure in everyday life.

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A Day In The Life Of

Richelle Grocott

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in 1998 and worked in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Preeceville, SK, until she was accepted to the fire college program in Vermillion, AB. It was in 1999 that she received her certification as an Emergency Services Technician (EST). On the day of her 20th birthday, Grocott received an unexpected call from the Moose Jaw fire department stating that a member of the team had fallen from a building and was off work with a broken arm. Her services would be required immediately.

Thirteen years later, she has never looked back.

Grocott explained that her decision to move to Moose Jaw was originally prompted by the job opportunity but has since evolved into a deep and lasting connection with a city she now calls home. With a modest population of roughly 35,000 residents, Moose Jaw is often described as a ‘big small town’ in that it offers many of the amenities found in big city living while still maintaining a cozy, close-knit sense of community.

“How can you not love a place where you can get anywhere in the city in under ten minutes?” she reasoned.

Despite its geographical size, firefighters with the Moose Jaw department certainly have no shortage of work. In addition to providing services to Moose Jaw and the Moose Jaw 15 Wing – a military base just south of the city – the department is dispatched on a regular basis to what are called ‘country runs’: this includes six rural municipalities and several resort villages in the surrounding area.

“Many people believe fire departments only respond to fires or cats stuck in trees,” said Grocott. “In reality, we respond with EMS to medical calls, used needle pick-ups, hazardous materials, vehicle extrication, water rescue and more.” She thrives in this ever-changing environment and enjoys the variety of calls she and her team members receive.

Richelle Grocott, born and raised in Regina, gives credence to the idea of ‘girl power’. As the first female to join the Moose Jaw fire department, she sets a clear and commanding example of how hard work and dedication can help you realize your dreams.

Grocott’s desire to pursue firefighting started in the 7th grade when she watched the movie ‘Backdraft’ – a 1991 drama film about a fire squad in Chicago, IL – for the first time. “I thought it [firefighting] would be pretty cool but I learned later that the movie was nothing like real life,” she explained, alluding to the media’s ability to embellish the industry. She also had early exposure to the industry through her dad’s involvement as a volunteer firefighter in British Columbia and credits these experiences as foundational in her desire to complete the required training and challenge for what many still consider a male line of work.

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When asked about the physicality of her job and its challenges, Grocott spoke to her steadfast training regimen, where she identified upper body strength as her primary focus area. She understands this self-described “obvious obstacle” is due in large part to physiology and does not punish herself for it; rather, she accepts her body for its abilities and simply works as hard as she can.

“I concentrate on activities that can improve my physical ability for my job,” explained Grocott. She finds multiple ways to keep up her physical fitness between Crossfit workouts, Olympic weightlifting, yoga, spin and spending time outdoors year-round.

“I didn’t get into the profession to break new ground or change the way things were,” said Grocott. “I just wanted to be a firefighter and the best one I could be.”

In spite of this, she did admit to expectations that coming on as Moose Jaw’s first female firefighter would likely be met with some

skepticism and even disregard. The fire hall’s members were traditionally referred to as an ‘old boys club’, and while there have been some trying experiences for her, she considers herself blessed with a new family of supportive and respectful big brothers.

“I don’t think of myself as a female firefighter,” she said.

“I simply think of myself as a firefighter.” She concedes that her contributions may look slightly different than a fellow team member’s and is no stranger to outsider speculation about whether women have the strength and physical ability to “keep up” in the field.

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“There are some jobs that are male dominated and some that are female dominated.

I just so happen to work in a predominantly male field and I don’t mind it at all,” said Grocott, who uses these kinds of public perceptions to motivate and drive her physical training.

Grocott was forthcoming when asked about the kind of advice she would provide to young females interested in pursuing a career in firefighting or in any career with a similar, high standard of physical fitness. “You will have to work hard your whole career,” she expressed. “You will not only have to prove to others that you deserve to be there but you’ll also have to prove to yourself that you are just as valuable as the next guy.”

Her hard work and determination have flourished into a long list of benefits that include job satisfaction and working in a positive and team-driven environment.

“People are friendly here,” she said. “Moose Jaw is still a place where people stop for you to cross the street when you are not at a crosswalk, would rather miss a light than honk and say good morning to complete strangers.”

When she’s not on shift, Grocott and her husband are avid travelers and adventurers, placing an emphasis on physical fitness. Both are involved members of their church and also do a great deal of fundraising and awareness work for the south Saskatchewan chapter of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The two set a positive example by creating and maintaining very active and healthy lifestyles and giving back to their community in a multitude of ways.

The city of Moose Jaw has a growing reputation as a popular tourist destination not only within Saskatchewan but also western Canada. While there are certainly famed tourist attractions such as the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa and the Tunnels of Moose Jaw tours, Grocott offered a bit of personal insight on some lesser-known treasures she’d suggest to visitors in the area.

“Moose Jaw has so much to offer. Treat yourself to a good steak sandwich at the Cornerstone Inn; kayak down the Moose Jaw River; or visit the Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre,” she suggested. Her final recommendation – a tour of the fire hall – was a fitting response for a woman with long-standing pride for and commitment to her line of work.

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GettinG cheeky A small dab of colour to the apples of the cheek can instantly add a little more life and brighten anyone’s face.

My guests, who don’t usually wear any kind of blush, ask me regularly how to make up their cheeks. Many women who tend to have redness around the cheek or nose areas feel they should never wear it.

But anyone can wear blush and look fantastic.

If you do have redness, prep your complexion with a suitable foundation and use concealer where necessary to cancel out any unwanted colour. This will leave you with a blank canvas to wear whichever colour or texture you desire.

I find there is a common confusion between bronzer and blush and how to use them. One is very different than the other but they can be used together for a gorgeous result.

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Gone are the days of the stripy blush application, so keep it subtle on the cheekbone and place the most concentrated amounts on the apples. Always blend more than you think you have to for a perfectly diffused result.

There are so many formulations of blushes and bronzers with all kinds of texture and colours; so really there is something for everyone. I love blush with luminosity and dewiness, so my “go to” is always cream or liquid. Women seem to shy away from creams for fear of appearing “greasy” but cream blush has come a long way and today’s formulations are beautiful. If you have oil-rich skin, you may feel more comfortable using a powder blush but you can certainly wear a liquid for that glowing finish.

Bronzer also comes in cream or powder formulations and offers endless colour choices. Try to find a colour that is warm without being “orange”. These can be quite hard to find and I am surprised at how Bronzer is best used to contour or accent the shape many brands miss the mark with colour options for Ellis Faas Cosmetics of the face, while adding beautiful warmth to the bronzing and contour colours. Shop around and alskin. Try to choose a matte bronzer or one with a very slight shimways try it on in the store before you buy because bronzers apmer. Never use a brand that contains a lot of sparkle. pear very different on each skin tone.

Instead of using your bronzer like a blush across the cheek, it Don’t be afraid of blush and bronzer. In 13 years of working with should be placed from the back of the cheekbone near the ear makeup, I have yet to find a woman who doesn’t suit it! with a small blush brush. Softly follow the contour underneath the cheekbone, rather than the cheek itself. Continue along the For more in depth information, I offer private makeup lessons temple and across the hairline then add a slight amount along the at my studio. jawline and down the neck. Your cheekbones will appear more Sara Lindsay Makeup Studio is now open at 3420 Hill Avenue in Regina. Hair pronounced, your jawline sharpened and your skin sun kissed.

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Originally from Canada, and having spent many years of her career in the United Kingdom, Sara Lindsay is a professional makeup artist, with training from some of London’s top fashion academies. Having had the opportunity to work with some of Britain’s top artists, Sara brings an edge to her hometown of Regina.

Sara’s professional experience includes runway work, editorial spreads, compelling commercial campaigns, weddings and special event clients. London Fashion Week and The London Clothes Show are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and most recently was named a finalist for 2012.

Sara’s successful freelance career, which complimented her time as a regional associate with MAC COSMETICS UK, gave her valuable experience in working closely with clientele to consult and direct their transformation to the extraordinary.

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The Jumpsuit This isn’t a new item to the fashion scene by any means, but it’s definitely changed its appearance since it’s inception. The 2013 jumpsuits are much more refined then those of the past, and many more options are available for fit and style. if done properly this can be a great office piece! Keep in mind your workplace dress regulations, but go for it if you can! Remember to always try to define the waist!

The Chambray/Denim Shirt This is just a no-brainer. They’re comfortable and, can be styled in more ways that i could list off.

They can be dressed up or casual and the older they get, the better they look. i love them with black denim, tucked into skirts, open with a tank or tee underneath, and with other denim.

The Juxtaposition of Hard Luxe: This sounds really complicated and confusing but it’s actually the opposite. i’m referring to the pairing of super glam femininity and more hardcore elements. Things like an ultra soft, super lush, comfy sweatshirt with leather sleeves, or a graphic tee tucked into a silk skirt. Just have fun with mixing up your normal pairings. you could even go as simple as wearing a dazzling diamond necklace with a tee!

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fascinating facts about hair

By Joy Amistad from Visions Salon and Spa, Saskatoon

• Hair is the fastest growing tissue second to bone marrow.

• In ancient Greece blonde hair was associated with prostitution.

• The average scalp has 100,000 hairs.

• In many Middle Eastern cultures long hair is viewed as beautiful and feminine.

• Hair and fingernails are made out of the same protein: keratin.

• Ancient Greeks believed redheads would turn into vampires after they died.

• Keratin is composed mostly of an amino acid called cysteine, which is what gives hair its shape.

• Crash dieting can cause hair loss.

• The first hair dryer was originally a vacuum cleaner, which was later revised to dry hair.

• Some experts warn redheads could be gone as early as 2060.

• 40% of woman will encounter hair loss during menopause.

• With one inch of hair scientists can find out what you ate and drank in the last month.

• An average hair strands life span is 5.5 years.

• The word shampoo comes from the Hindi word “champna”, meaning to massage and knead.

• The anticipation of sex makes hair grow faster.

• In the 1950’s about 7% percent of woman coloured their hair.

Now 75% of woman colour their hair.

• Many drugs can cause hair loss.

• Trichotillomania or TTM is a disorder that causes a person to feel the urge to pull out their hair.

• Healthy hair when wet can stretch up to 30% its original length.

• In Renaissance Venice, woman dyed their hair blonde using horse urine.

• Hair after any major hormonal change can change in texture (i.e. straight to curly or vice versa).

Joy Amistad is a passionate hairstylist who originated in Vancouver and has continued to develop her talent by further training not only in Vancouver, but as well as Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Miami and is now residing in Saskatoon. Her extended training has furthered her knowledge in precision cuts, hair colours and up styling. Hair is a fashion industry that is continually changing and growing; she truly values the importance of continually upgrading and enhancing her skills. She doesn’t believe hair dressing is just a job, it’s her passion. Joy is a stylist at Visions Salon and Spa in Saskatoon.

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Strawberry Whipped Creamy Avacado Sensation Pasta

Recipe makes 12 slices fresh strawberries, divided 1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 (8 ounce) tub Whipped Dessert Topping, divided 1/2 cup Oreo Cookie Crumbs, 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Recipe makes 2 servings 1 medium sized Ripe Avocado, pitted 1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to garnish 1-3 garlic cloves, to taste 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste 1/4 cup fresh Basil, (optional) 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 servings/6 oz your choice of pasta Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Directions

Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mash 2 cups of the strawberries in large bowl.

Add condensed milk, juice and 2 cups of the whipped topping; mix well. Pour into prepared pan.

Bring several cups of water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add in your pasta, reduce heat to medium, and cook until Al Dente, about 8-10 minutes.

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Mix chopped cookies and butter. Spoon over whipped topping mixture. Cover with ends of foil and gently press cookie mixture into whipped topping mixture.

Freeze 6 hours or until firm.

Invert dessert onto serving plate when ready to serve; remove pan and foil.

Spread remaining whipped topping onto top and sides of dessert. Slice remaining 2 cups strawberries; arrange over dessert.

Store leftovers in freezer.

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Meanwhile, make the sauce by placing the garlic cloves, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Process until smooth.

Now add in the pitted avocado, basil, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy.

When pasta is done cooking, drain and rinse in a strainer and place pasta into a large bowl. Pour on sauce and toss until fully combined. Garnish with lemon zest and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Please note: This dish does not reheat well due to the avocado in the sauce. Please serve immediately.

Penne, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

Recipe makes 6 servings 1 (12 ounce) pkg. penne pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 5 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 ounces fresh basil 12 large black olives, halved

Lemon Butter Tarts

Recipe makes 12 small tarts 1/2 cup butter 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3 eggs 2 egg yolks 12 (3 inch) tart shells, baked 3 egg whites 1/4 cup white sugar Directions

Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan.

Add rind, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Beat eggs and egg yolks until thick, and add to lemon butter mixture. Cook Directions over low heat, stirring constantly until Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted thick. Chill. water as directed on package, until just Beat 3 egg whites until stiff. Gradually add tender. Drain, and set aside.

1/4 cup sugar, and continue beating until Heat olive oil in a small saucepan. stiff and glossy. Fill baked tart shells with Add green onions and cook, stirring lemon custard, and top with meringue.

Sunflower Blueberry Granola Bars

Recipe makes 16 bars 2 cups oats 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup dried blueberries 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted Directions Combine oats, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, salt and dried blueberries. In a separate bowl, mix sunflower seed butter, honey and melted coconut oil. Combine all ingredients and press firmly into an 8x8 pan. Refrigerate.

occasionally, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta, just until tarts are a delicate brown color. tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat to warm through. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Coarsely tear basil leaves in halves or thirds; add to pasta with olives, and serve immediately.

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Discover Saskatchewan

Have you ever wanted to become an explorer in your own province? Even your own town or city? Join along and discover special spots in Saskatchewan that satisfy your tourist urges.

Written and Photography by Jenn Smith Nelson

Living the life at La Reata Ranch I never thought I could be cowgirl material. And unquestionably, during my time at La Reata Ranch recently, I didn’t look the part.

My floppy linen hat from Mexico sat upon my head, my skinny jeans connected me to the world of modern fashion, my cell phone was still safely tucked away in my pocket and my runners certainly gave me away as someone adverse to cowboy boots (which is true). In fact, I appeared to be an urbanite, at least on the outside.

But did I have to succumb to the cowboy look in order to enjoy a ranch experience? Of course not.

La Reata Ranch is a modern day, working cattle ranch where one can immerse themselves in the world of the cowboy [or cowgirl] way. This is not a place where you simply trail ride. It is a inclusive getaway where you are welcomed to the ranch lifestyle with open arms. You learn to care for your horse, eat supper with ranch staff, share stories and have foosball tournaments over drinks in the saloon (and after hop in the hot tub for a quick dip) and spend your days riding. It’s the perfect place to escape the outside world and unplug for a while.

There are so many elements that make La Reata extra special.

From the lovely welcome notes found in charming cabins outfitted with cedar walls, wood beams and plaid curtains -- to the incredible food served in the cook shack. I am talking mouthwatering, home cooked, grandma could have made it type of fresh goodness for breakfast and supper!

La Reata, Spanish for ‘the rope’, truly offers the opportunity for visitors to go beyond riding and completely immerse themselves in the ranch culture and lifestyle. If you want to learn how to saddle a horse, you can. If you want to herd cattle, this is the place. And, even if want to excel in cowboy tactics like lassoing, La Reata is the spot to go and learn it. There is something to discover for those with little or no experience to those with significant riding capabilities. Or you can just ride, which for me was what it was all about.

During a way, way too short weekend, my husband and I learned that there is a lot of demand for this type of adventure. We also learned that not enough Saskatchewanians know about this nearly hidden gem. Europeans especially, flock to George Gaber’s ranch to get a taste of the true authenticity of the Canadian cowboy lifestyle. And, Gaber is the ultimate cowboy. [For the record, he prefers ‘Cow Boss George’.]

Gaber made his dream a reality 17 years ago, when after just one visit the Swift Current area, he decided that his future was in Southwest Saskatchewan. With 5,000 acres of pristine land and 9 miles of Lake Diefenbaker river frontage; the property he purchased, full of ravines, coulees and hills, allowed George to turn his initial dream a successful reality.

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farrier had just been to visit and some of the horses had received new shoes. The horses were close by and wandering around the cabin area which is just across from their pen. George has free range horses; ones that have darn good lives beyond their day job.

The appeal of the ranch was made even more real when Kristina Molnar, a visitor from Germany shared details of her adventure with us. She was just finishing up three weeks on the ranch during which, the by-day banker reveled in the lifestyle, enjoyed every minute and all the while, allowed her inner cowgirl to shine through. Although Kristina didn’t grow up on a farm, she confided that her dream is to also own a ranch one day.

It was easy to see that she was completely in her element at La Reata. She shared that she loved her ranch experience and that there; she was part of a family. “I felt fully integrated into the lifestyle from the first second,” said Molnar.

During her visit, Kristina rode nearly every day. She also found it easy to acclimate to the expansive prairie surroundings and willingly tried new experiences like lassoing. Her visit to the Swift Current rodeo [another first for her] “was amazing,” she noted.

She really enjoyed the barrel racing women, bull riding and pretty much everything else the rodeo had to offer.

Nearly tearful atop her horse during the last ride, which consequently was our first, I came to see just what kind of impact her visit to the ranch had on her. She didn’t want to leave; it was all over her face. She had lived her dream for three weeks and sadly it would be back to reality the next day. It was much more than a vacation to her. Leaving also meant that she would have to say goodbye to her ‘new’ family, including horse Bennett, who she had grown incredibly close to.

That is a feeling I understood all too well.

I felt a special connection with Kristina when she shared her story, as I feel travel is much more than a vacation. Although it’s always nice to go home, like Kristina, I often don’t want the experience to end.

The La Reata experience definitely left me and my husband wanting more. One day of riding was not even close to enough.

And as predicted I fell in love with George’s ranch dogs, Wilton and Ginger and head over heels in love with a horse named Gus. At 5’2” and 1150 pounds, the freckled Appaloosa was a perfect match for me. He was calm and didn’t mind a bit when I went all paparazzi on him. He must have endured at least 50 selfie shots.

Our ride as expected, was exceptional. Gus and I got along brilliantly and by the end of our half-day journey I felt so much more confident in my novice riding abilities. I could only imagine where I would be after three weeks of riding. The ride was enhanced by the beautiful surroundings of the area as we crossed through hills, water, pastures and coulees. At one point, we even got to herd some of George’s cows. Shortly after, we stopped to devour a pre-packed (and delicious) lunch and take a mini-nap.

Then it was back up and onward to the guest ranch.

By the end of our brief time at the ranch I must confess that I was a bit sad I didn’t don any plaid. And, a little part of me, (not sure which one) kind of liked the giant belt buckles. My mind however hasn’t changed regarding the boots and I am not sure it ever will.

But one never completely knows …

If you crave a remote experience where you can unplug, enjoy the company of horses and great people while soaking up the natural beauty of our province, La Reata Ranch is a destination you should seriously consider.

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About the writer: Jenn Smith Nelson is a freelance travel writer/blogger/photographer who is a sky lovin’, prairie wanderer at heart. With enthusiasm she seeks to explore, capture and promote the beauty of our province and share it with those who are curious to learn more.

You can read more about her travel experiences and life in Saskatchewan at www.travellinlady.com.

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BOOK CLUB Ryshia Kennie: A New Kind of Romance

by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

The romance genre has come a long way from the insipid helpless heroines dependent on the hero to save the day to the strong, feisty female characters being written today. An evolution author Ryshia Kennie wholeheartedly approves of and one she has helped shape with her own brand of suspense-infused romance novels, the latest of which is Fatal Intent, published in January 2013 by Beyond the Page Publishing.

“There’s still a bit of a stigma to those who read romance,” says Kennie from her home in Regina. “But you kind of have to laugh about it because romance really does make the world go round. People still get married, they still love, they still have babies. It’s everywhere.”

Set in the Borneo rainforest, Fatal Intent follows the life and career of entomologist Garrett Cole as she leads her first-ever team on an expedition into the jungle.

As a trip that could make or break her career, Garrett is understandably panicked when the guide leading them is suddenly discovered headless on the banks of the river, and she is left with a group of increasingly frantic scientists who she must somehow lead to safety. Being a romance, the hero naturally arrives to save the day in the form of Aidan, but readers and Aidan get more than they bargain for when the jungle heat warms up more than just the surroundings, and when the hero is not as perfect as he maybe once was in the romance novels of days gone by.

For Kennie, who loves to include flawed characteristics as a way of making her characters seem more realistic, the other bit of realism she adds is a firsthand description of her locales, having visited each location before she writes about it.

So what comes first, the trip or the book? For Kennie it’s most definitely the trip.

“When we went to Borneo, we were taken by longboat up the river and stopped at this smooth rock beach, with broken old wooden steps up to a longhouse. We get up there and it’s like this old worn out motel in a way and there’s these women sitting there drying their rice on the veranda, and it’s all just sort of surreal. And then it got even stranger. We walk in and there and hanging on the rafters is this cluster of skulls and the guide says to us ‘those are the last skulls hunted by our tribe a hundred and some years ago’”.

“And I’m sitting there thinking, okay this might just be a story you’re telling the tourists, but THIS is a book.”

With a trip to Cambodia spawning her next book, which has just been sent off to her publisher, Kennie says her hope for readers who pick up one of her novels, is that the exotic locales offer them a bit of escape from the drudgery that can occur in day to day life.

“I think sometimes life just gets too serious and we get bogged down in the details; the mundane trips to the grocery store, going to work and paying the bills.

All of which gets us wondering ‘Isn’t there more to life than this?’ Escaping with these women as they have wonderful adventures shows women that there’s a little bit of that adventurous spirit in us all, we just need to look at life a little bit differently.”

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“I always thought of myself as a writer and not a musician,” she admitted. “Despite this though, music has always felt very natural to me. I understood this change to be part of my artistic evolution.”

For Catherine, art provides an opportunity for interesting introspection and she identifies with pieces that evoke this type of thought.

“I hold a lot of respect for musicians who collaborate with other art forms as a means of evolving their work,” said Catherine, whose musical icons include dynamic artists such as Joni Mitchell, KD Lang and Paul Simon.

This idea of collaboration and community is integral to Catherine’s artistic philosophy and identity. She is continually challenging traditional conceptions of art and maintains a firm belief that the wider it is shared, the greater the effect it will have. A perfect iteration of this is the Two Twenty (www.thetwotwenty.ca); a wildly popular co-working space located just outside the core downtown area in Saskatoon that hosts artists and business owners from a mixture of backgrounds. Catherine and her husband Curtis Olson co-founded the innovative building, which has experienced much success since opening in 2011.

“It is my goal to animate the community by facilitating friendships and networks,” said Catherine. “I always ask myself ‘How many different communities can be tapped into and how can we get people engaged and involved?’ When you connect with people who share a vision, the effects of the product will be that much larger.”

Not only is Catherine’s work characteristically inter-disciplinary, it is also purposeful.

Photo by Hal Schrenk Carrie Catherine is a woman whose artistic talents are already well known and celebrated on local, national and international stages.

An award-winning singer/songwriter based out of Saskatoon, she is now foraying into the world of playwriting and acting with the launch of her first theatre production, Somewhere, Saskatchewan, earlier this year. Many may recognize her as the co-owner of the Hayloft, a 1930s Safeway store that was repurposed into her family’s home and a unique concert venue in the city.

For someone whose command over music would appear to be the product of a lifetime of practice, Catherine confessed that she was a ‘late bloomer’ to the scene. She first picked up the guitar while completing a Masters in English from the University of Saskatchewan.

“When I’m creating art [with a political purpose], I recognize there are a lot of problems and a lot of ideas. What I learned early on in my career though, is that you can’t simply point to the issue. You have to speak to a solution too, and it is for this reason that I thrive in an environment where I can make things happen.”

One such issue is the traditional conception that Saskatchewan has an insignificant arts and cultural scene. In an effort to dispel these notions, Catherine and acclaimed playwright Kelley Jo Burke teamed up to co-create Somewhere, Saskatchewan, a play that chronicles an aspiring rocker (played by Catherine) who finds herself in an abandoned town on the Saskatchewan prairies. What at first sight appears to be a town devoid of activity soon blossoms into a space saturated with art. The play incorporates theatre and live music, and was inspired by “hidden gems” located throughout the province that Catherine and Burke discovered during the writing process.

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The play was produced by Dancing Sky Theatre in Meacham, a community approximately 40 minutes north of Saskatoon. They worked with local artists including sculptors, designers and other musicians to bring their vision to life. Catherine found the collaborative process in constructing the play appropriately mirrored its collaborative content.

“If you’re going to talk the talk, you’d better walk the walk!” she exclaimed.

Catherine’s latest album, Honeycomb, is a compilation of songs featured in the play as coproduced by long-time friend and fellow artist Hal Schrenk. The record was made possible by crowd-funding, an initiative Catherine holds dear to her and describes as a process of exchange, where artists pre-sell their products in order to actually produce them.

“This is more than just fundraising,” said Catherine. “Our efforts worked so well because the entire premise of the play was to integrate people’s stories, and this was an avenue for people to bring those stories to life in a unique and personal way.” In fact, her campaign was so successful that she far exceeded her original objective of $12,000, bringing in an impressive total of $18,295.

Catherine and Burke are working earnestly to fine tune the production in anticipation of a Western Canadian tour scheduled for spring 2014. They are currently preparing to unveil a Somewhere, Saskatchewan website that will feature residents and communities that inspired the play’s setting and content. The two have taken time to travel the province to discover other communities with a flourishing art culture that fit the bill for inclusion on the website. The website will evolve to include a “cultural map of the prairies”.

On Thursday, November 14, 2013, Catherine, Burke and Schrenk – alongside a list of guests – will formally launch the album and website with a special performance at the Bassment (202 4th Avenue N in Saskatoon; www.thebassment.com). Catherine’s vision for the performance is a multi-sensory experience drawing from various art forms including spoken word, theatrics and – of course – music.

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“I am continually impressed by the people in our province and their sense of resolve, community, and commitment to help each other through the good and bad,” said Catherine. “Somewhere, Saskatchewan has affirmed to me that there is great art to be made in Saskatchewan and I am excited to be a part of it.”

Catherine believes it is an artist’s opportunity to engage directly with their community in order to co-create a lifestyle that effectively blends art, culture and business in day-to-day life. So far, she is encouraged by the receptivity of the province and has built lasting, personal relationships with people who believe in and support her endeavors.

For now, however, Catherine’s time and energy is devoted to her family, as she is a new mother to her and Olson’s second child.

“I suppose I’m taking a bit of a creative hiatus,” said Catherine, who softened when she spoke of the baby, her husband and their threeyear old son, Eliot. “This is an opportunity to re-evaluate where I want to go next. I look forward to this reinvention before I catapult myself back into the [arts] scene.”

To stay updated about Somewhere, Saskatchewan, Honeycomb, or Catherine’s many other artistic pursuits, you can visit her website (www.carriecatherine.com) or follow her social media feeds via Facebook (www.facebook.com/carriecatherinemusic) or Twitter (www. twitter.com/carriecatherine).

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