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Note from our Editor I grew up on a farm near Melville, Saskatchewan, where every year we planted a bountiful garden. I remember being young and dreading the days when our mom would send my siblings and me out into the rows of peas and corn to pick weeds.

The work was tedious, time consuming, and often felt like a punishment. We didn’t appreciate everything that garden had to teach us. Now, as an adult with a garden of her own, I can see the value in what that pile of dirt and plants had to offer.

We learned to prepare for the crop. From going with my mom to purchase the seeds, to helping to plan the space, and taking our turns making rows to plant the seeds, we learned to have a vision of what was to come. We learned to have patience. We learned to have hope.

We learned to care for the crop. From watering the plants, to picking off potato bugs, and covering the tomatoes before a frost, we learned to be nurturing. We learned to weather storms. We learned to work together.

We learned to harvest the crop. From husking corn, to shucking peas, and making every kind of pickles, relish or jam you could imagine, we learned to appreciate the work we had put in. We learned the value of home grown produce. We learned to give thanks.

The time we spent in that garden was not wasted. As a family, we grew. We struggled at times, but we flourished at others.

We learned to begin again. We learned about life.

Thanks for reading this month’s issue of PINK. We hope all of our readers enjoy a plentiful harvest!

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TRACY NAKA Riverbend Crossing

CARE CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY by: Jessica Reimer

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Since December 2014, Tracy Naka has proudly served as the Executive Director for Riverbend Crossing, Regina’s first and only designated memory care community. The home’s infrastructure and menu of programs and services are specially designed to create a comfortable, engaging environment for Saskatchewan seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

“At Riverbend, we’re all about resident-centered care,” says Tracy. “Life-living-doesn’t stop when you come here. Our residents have purpose; they’re still making decisions and doing things they love. Naturally, there is some loss of independence, but we try to create a space that feels as much like home as possible.”

“It was so hard for our family to watch as this disease made him slowly fade away from us, mentally and then physically.”

As if the sudden onset of memory loss, paranoia, and other shifts in personality and behaviour wasn’t distressing enough, Tracy and her family struggled to find a home with adequate memory care services. Issues related to staff training, mobility, and geography prompted three facility changes over the course of six weeks. These moves proved traumatic both for Tracy’s family and for her father, who passed away within six weeks of his third and final relocation.

“Especially for patients with dementia, continuity is key. My dad didn’t get that, and his condition escalated as a result.”

Tracy has enjoyed a long and rewarding career working with senior citizens: she is a licensed practical nurse with over twentyfive years of experience in both acute and long-term care.

Tracy’s experiences managing her father’s dementia help her to empathize with and relate to families undertaking the often-overwhelming process of placing a loved one in a home.

“None of my jobs have ever felt like jobs because I’ve always loved coming to work each day,” she explains. “Of course, there are trials and there are challenges, but I love what I do because I get to make people smile. I get to listen to stories that bring happiness and joy, and that’s really energizing.”

“I know firsthand the guilt and the grief families face during the process and after their loved one passes. There’s this feeling of wanting to fix things, to make everything better, but knowing that you can’t.”

Tracy has been forging meaningful connections with the elderly since she was a young girl. Growing up, Tracy had what many would consider an unconventional living arrangement: her family shared a property with her grandparents in the rural farming community of Kennedy. Tracy’s childhood memories are split between the two houses, both of which felt like home.

“Growing up with my grandparents in the same yard meant that we spent lots of time together. When I was ten years old, my grandpa passed away and my grandma was afraid to be alone

“I cannot stress enough to any care supporters or families out there going through the same experience to reach out for help,” she continues. “Sometimes being able to vent to someone who understands and has been or is going through the same situation is all a person needs.”

As a supplement to the support services offered by non-profit organizations like the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan (http:// www.alzheimer.ca/en/sk/), Riverbend Crossing offers a support group open to all members of the community. The group, which runs from September to June each year, is but one of many ways

At Riverbend, we’re all about resident-centered care. Life-living-doesn’t stop when you come here. Our residents have purpose; they’re still making decisions and doing things they love. at night. I began spending most of my nights there; it just felt natural for me to do that. It gave me great comfort to be able to help her in that way.”

Although working in dementia care has been a longstanding career goal for Tracy, and she readily accepted the opportunity with Riverbend Crossing when it presented itself, she became especially motivated after losing her father to vascular dementia in 2012. She described him as an “old cowboy” who loved nothing more than spending time outdoors and tinkering away in his workshop.

“My dad was a very kind, humble, and hard working man,” says Tracy. “He was a hero to all of us kids, and a loving provider and companion to my mom for 51 years.”

To watch her father become estranged from his former self was a heartbreaking experience. Tracy explained that her medical background did little to prepare her for the spectrum of emotion she and her family would face as her father’s condition progressed.

that Tracy and her team are trying to remove the stigma from dementia and encourage open, honest, and inclusive conversations.

“We’re not just here to help our residents and their families; we’re here for the whole community. I’d love to see more memory care homes in Saskatchewan, and education and awareness are a big part of making that happen.”

Most care homes in Saskatchewan currently complement traditional long-term care services with a limited selection of memory care services. However, because the needs of residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are so distinct from other seniors, failure to meet these needs for any number of reasons can cause residents to feel neglected, uncomfortable, and afraid.

Statistics from the Alzheimer Association of Canada reinforce the need for systems and services that support Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Today, dementia affects roughly 18,000 Saskatchewan residents and 564,000 people FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 5 ISSUE 9, SEPTEMBER 2016 | 7

Food is very important to quality of life, and Bev is the best chef around. We don’t dish up mush; everything in our kitchen is made from scratch because there’s nothing like the smell and taste of a home-cooked meal to bring you back home. across the country. This number is expected to rise to 937,000— a staggering 66 per cent increase—over the next fifteen years as the baby boomer generation enters the 65+ age bracket. Appropriate action must be taken to protect the welfare and wellbeing of these men and women and their caregivers.

To bring residents’ memories to life, the staff at Riverbend Crossing curates an impressive list of games, programs, and activities.

From nostalgia kits filled with physical reminders of decades past to shuffleboard, fly swatter volleyball, and the ever-popular Polkarama, there truly is an activity for everyone.

Although Tracy and her colleagues at Riverbend Crossing are unable to provide a cure for dementia, they have gone to great lengths to offer residents a safe, pleasant living experience marked with dignity and respect. From access to an in-house physician specializing in memory care to semi-independent living arrangements, residents are able to assert themselves and have peace of mind that they are safe and well cared for.

Tracy and her team have also reached out to communities in and around Regina to build innovative and exciting partnerships. One lucky group of Riverbend Crossing residents recently went sailing thanks to the Wascana Sailing Club, and many are regular “grandparent buddies” with local daycares and schools.

The 68-bed memory care community is guided by three core values: wellness, support, and connectedness. “When you make connections—meaningful connections—you feel engaged and purposeful. And when you feel purposeful, you feel happy, which helps residents eat better, walk better, and thrive better.”

A crucial underpinning of resident-centered care is taking the time to get to know each individual’s nuances—personal history, likes, dislikes, and so on. Tracy praised the skill, heart, and patience of her staff, all of whom work tirelessly at “picking up memories and making them live” for residents.

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“When residents have the opportunity to interact and engage— especially with younger kids—you really see them come to life.

It’s incredible.”

Another important element central to Riverbend Crossing’s philosophy of care is food. The home employs a full-time, in-house executive chef who delights in preparing healthy, nourishing meals for residents using fresh ingredients. Where possible, chef Bev Dusel incorporates produce and herbs from the home’s onsite gardens, tended to by Riverbend Crossing residents.

“Food is very important to quality of life, and Bev is the best chef around,” asserts Tracy. “We don’t dish up mush; everything in our kitchen is made from scratch because there’s nothing like the

smell and taste of a home-cooked meal to bring you back home.”

At its core, Riverbend Crossing is designed to promote and support a caring community of staff, residents, and family members.

Tracy shared a quotation that, for her, encapsulates this goal: “Activity’s purpose is not to kill time, but to make time live, not to keep a person occupied, but to keep him refreshed, not to offer an escape from life, but to provide a discovery of life.”

“This sums up perfectly what we’re trying to do,” she adds. “At the end of the day, families advocate for their loved ones. They expect the best care and our residents deserve nothing less than the best. That’s why our home is run like a home: we are a family, and it takes all of us together to make Riverbend Crossing the great place it is.”

Riverbend Crossing is located in Regina at 2235 Heseltine Road.

This month Tracy and her team will host two events: an open house on Wednesday, September 21, to coincide with National

Alzheimer’s Awareness Day, and an art auction gala featuring the works of Riverbend Crossing’s residents on Friday, September 30. Both events will take place at the home, will be catered by chef Bev, and are free of charge. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan’s research fund to help in the quest to find a cause and a cure for dementia.

To schedule a tour of the facility and for more information about Riverbend Crossing and its affiliate communities in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, and Yorkton, visit the home’s website at http://www. riverbendcrossingrc.com or contact the facility by telephone at (306) 347-7773. Tracy also welcomes direct inquiries and may be reached by e-mail at tnaka@riverbendcrossingrc.com.

Tracy would like to dedicate this article to her father, to the staff and residents at Riverbend Crossing, and to the many individuals and families around Saskatchewan and across Canada living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

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Open House Wednesday, September 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00pm Drop in for a visit • Tour the facility Enjoy delicacies prepared by Chef Bev

2nd Annual Gala Art Auction Friday September 30, 2016 6:30 - 8:30pm Help us celebrate this year’s theme: Dress in your favourite 70’s outfit!

Reception with Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 pm Auction begins at 7:15 pm All Proceeds go to:

AN ALZHEIMER'S REQUEST Do not ask me to remember.

Don't try to make me understand.

Let me rest and know you're with me.

Kiss my cheek and hold my hand.

I'm confused beyond your concept.

I am sad and sick and lost.

All I know is that I need you To be with me at all costs.

Please do not lose your patience with me.

Do not scold me or curse or cry.

I can't help the way I'm acting.

I can't be different though I try.

Just remember that I need you And that the best of me is gone.

Please don't fail to stand beside me and love me till my life is done.

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STEPS TO WEIGHT LOSS

THAT DO NOT INVOLVE DIET OR EXERCISE !

with Holly Barker I believe the journey to living your healthiest lifestyle and weight loss starts with 3 key factors: Hydration, sleep, and stress management. Taking control of these 3 key factors will put you in the mood to conquer any goal with ample energy, a positive attitude and superhuman ambition. The weight loss you experience as a result is a bonus!!

1-Hydration Increasing your hydration has so many benefits, it’s hard to think why anyone would forego the ability to drink water at every turn. Starting your day with a glass of orange juice, moving on to coffee, drinking pop throughout the day and ending it all with a glass of wine are all very detrimental to achieving general health and productivity. They can also wreaking havoc on your waistline, giving weight loss no chance at all.

Symptoms of dehydration are: Fatigue, lack of energy, disturbing sleep patterns, food cravings, depressed mood, inability to manage stress, loss of memory, and a weakened immune system.

Hydration has been proven to result in the following benefits: • clear skin, • bright eyes (the whites actually are white!), • healthy hair, • strong nails, • better breath, • better mood, • better sleep, • lower stress, • craving control, • increased energy, and • productivity.

When we are hydrated, we heal quicker, we think better, and we metabolize more efficiently.

However, when bad habits supersede the good and the good habits seem so hard to create, we tend to forget implementation and unconsciously fall back into the way of life we are used to…which may be living dehydrated.

Do no fret! Here are a few easy tips on how you can win the day with hydration, and increase your water intake:

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Carry a 1L water bottle with you wherever you go. Keep it close and use it often.

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Track your water intake. When we do not track how much we are drinking, it’s easy to fall short on how much we should be. By the time we remember we are thirsty, we are usually dehydrated.

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Drink it first thing in the morning. Before reaching for any other beverage, drink a minimum of one glass of water. This encourages a healthy bowel and metabolism, and sets you up to drink more water throughout the day.

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Double up when drinking water robbers – coffee, tea, alcohol, pop, concentrated juice. Match a glass of anything non-hydrating with a glass of water. I’m not saying we cannot drink anything else, just be conscious of water robbers and know that it’s smart to make up for the affect they have on our hydration.

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Add a little lemon to your water. This adds flavor and makes it easier to drink the clear stuff!

Supplement suggestion: Magnum Nutraceuticals Hi 5 Add amino acids to your water – Hi 5 – This amino acid complex helps increase oxygen, nutrients and blood flow to your muscles, resulting in increased exercise capacity, increased recovery, and increase lean muscle generation. Together, these optimize fat loss. *All Magnum Nutraceutical products are available at all Anytime Fitness Regina locations.* It’s important to stay hydrated through primarily water, but adding lemon and Hi 5 kicks hydration into full gear and makes hydrating a super tasty treat!

2- Sleep Throughout our day we spend time using up mental bandwidth, tearing muscle fibers, eating, drinking, talking, and walking. To make the most of our hectic waking hours, we must optimize the hours we rest. When we are at complete rest, (REM sleep and deep sleep cycles) we are able to repair our body and our mind. All of us simply sleep, however, not all of us completely rest.

When we enter third and fourth stages of deep sleep cycle and REM sleep cycle, we are able to repair our muscle tissue, encourage new cell growth, increase lean mass, lower brain activity, reduce stress, and release growth hormones. This allows us to wake up feeling refreshed and energized, instead of groggy, tired and overwhelmed before the day even starts. Increasing your energy, muscle repair and ability to take on the day optimistically ultimately encourages weight loss!

Here are a few tips to encourage a rest-filled night of sleep: •

Aim for 8 hours of sleep per night.

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Wind down and get in the mood. About 1-2 hours before sleep, take a bath, read fiction, watch a rerun, drink a warm glass of lemon/ginger water, or turn off your electronics.

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Avoid coffee and alcohol before bed.

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Create a sleep welcoming environment. Keep your room cool and free from any disturbing lights.

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Stay consistent with your sleep time and rise time throughout the week, not just on week days or working days. Staying up and out on the weekends will have a negative effect on your productivity throughout the entire week.

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3- Stress Management Stress can manifest in many ways for many different people. It can work silently, slowly building until it affects and consumes your entire life. Stress can lead to illness, inflammation in the body, disease, and can be a major contributor to your inability to succeed in life. There are many contributors to stress. The ability to recognize and manage these stresses is your key to success.

I cannot STRESS it enough, that you must be in touch with you and the things that are in your control to make better. When you work towards betterment and pay attention to balance in your life, you will then have the ability to succeed in whatever goal you set or challenge you accept.

The first 2 key factors to weight loss -hydration and sleep- are major assets that will help you manage stress levels. All of the benefits of proper hydration and a rest-filled sleep help to balance hormones and enhance mood and energy to navigate potential stressful situations.

When our hormones are in balance and our Cortisol levels are in check, our cravings will be reduced and our energy levels will be enhanced, thus enabling a healthy lifestyle.

How to minimize stress best: •

Learn to say “no”. Remember, when you say “yes” to something, you say “no” to everything else. You cannot and should not try to do it all.

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Choose your influencers. We are the product of who and what we choose to spend our time with. This includes TV, radio, podcasts, work environment, social environment and social media. Clean up and clean out the negative influences that may be adding to your stress.

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Ask yourself the right questions. Approach the things that challenge you with a, “how can I?’ attitude instead of an, “I can’t” attitude.

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Practice gratitude. Learn to create and appreciate.

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Set goals. Create a plan and execute. We all thrive off of structure, goal setting, working towards something, and accomplishment.

Set goals regularly in all aspects of your life, and enjoy the rewards that follow.

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#STYLELIVESHERE

By Michelle Strawford

#FALLTRENDREPORT

It’s that time of year: my most favorite time of year. As I’ve said many times before, I love the changing colours of the season, the onset of new beginnings, and the slight chill in the air - but above all this, I love fall style!

New York Fashion Week was the first to forecast 2016 fall trends. “There was a handful of strong recurring looks that emerged with a vengeance from the high-fashion Fall 2016 runways. While a few are holdovers from this past fall (statement fur, thoughtful layering), others definitely feel shiny and new (chokers, excessive ruffles).” – stylecaster.com This fall we are seeing a trend appear that does not really pay attention to the oncoming colder seasons at all. Oddly enough, designers are including styles with a focus on spring rather than fall, such as slinky slip dresses, billowy off-the-shoulder tops, florals, capri pants and strapless tops. While plaid still remains a strong layering piece, chunky knits appear to have taken a back seat to lighter, spring-like fabrics and designs. Our Bella Chic team can’t help but still favour the warm fall fabrics and colours of fall. Come see our wide selection of fall fashion at the shop.

You do not need to look far to find the best in fall fashion and prices. Shop Bella Chic online at www.bellachic.ca. Also visit Bella Chic in our new store at 5P Great Plains Rd West, Emerald Park, just minutes East of Regina. Directions and store hours are available online. Find us on Facebook at /BellaChic.Fashion and remember to share your favorite fashion pics on our Instagram feed @Style_Lives_Here_BellaChic.

With a lifelong passion for fashion Michelle Strawford runs multiple businesses all with a focus on showcasing and bringing style to Saskatchewan. From owning a photography company and producing SK’s top retail events, not to mention owning a women’s fashion company too, Michelle lives and breathes what she loves. Find out more at: BellaChic.ca Instagram: @Style_Lives_ Here_BellaChic Facebook: /BellaChic.Fashion Twitter: @BellaChicOnline Fotobella.ca Facebook: /fotobella.ca 14 |

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Founded over 30 years ago in Poland, INGLOT Cosmetics is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers in colour cosmetics. INGLOT currently has a presence at all major beauty events around the globe, from the runways of Fashion Week to Broadway.

INGLOT consults with world-renowned makeup artists and colour experts to bring the latest colour, texture and form to the market. I strive to carry lines that have makeup artists behind development, because it truly shows in the quality and functionality. We are happy to say that INGLOT products are paraben free and cruelty free, which is important to us and to today’s consumer.

INGLOT can be found at about 500 boutique stores and international retail locations in some of the most prestigious places in the world, and we are proud to be carrying a selection of our favourite products in store.

INGLOT offers everything from beautiful neutral colours, to some of the most vibrant and fashion forward hues. INGLOT also offers different textures and products from all other lines on the market, which is interesting and fun.

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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, New York Fashion Week, the Junos, and the CCMA’s are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and 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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Back To School Hair Tips

By Joy Tesch at Visions Salon and Spa

The days are getting shorter, and summer is coming to a close. It’s time to go back to school! Thank goodness for back-to-school shopping and a little bit of hair pampering to keep our spirits up! Here are a few hair tips that will have your hair looking fab going into the next school year.

Get a trim Your poor hair has been baked in the sun, wrapped in a bun and probably neglected all summer long. It will only forgive you for so much. You can’t go back to school with frizzy, damaged ends, so make sure to book a trim as soon as possible. Getting baby trims more often will ensure that you won’t lose too much length at each appointment. The longer you go between cuts, the more that will need to get cut each time, so treat yourself every few months.

Hydrate..hydrate.. HYDRATE! I am sure you love the sun kissed highlights you naturally got in the sun, but your hair is thirsty and dry! Make sure to add a deep conditioner treatment back into your schedule to keep your hair looking its best and feeling healthy.

Get a colour As much as we love the natural highlights that show up in our hair from the sun, unwanted, washed out, red and brassy, yellow hues can make appearances too.

Now that fall is in the air, embrace the warmer darker tones. Different shades of auburn can complement most skin tones. One tip for going dark would be to not go any darker than two shades from your natural hair color, as going too dark can make you look washed out.

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Regina Living

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by Jessica Forbes

Regina has new proposed and approved developments underway. Forward thinking and innovative ideas have been put into action in order to enrich Regina Living and provide even more options to Regina residents. Here is some information on the variety of new areas to keep in mind for the near future if you are planning to move. These new developments could work for you regardless of which end of town is in your favour!

Skywood Skywood is an approved development, located in the northwest end of Regina, situated north of Diefenbaker Drive and adjacent to McCarthy Boulevard. This area is said to be “Premier Living in Regina’s Northwest” and is spearheaded by Geiger Homes Ltd. The approved development will house 1560 residents once complete, and will be offering a broad range of housing options and amenities within the community. A sense of community is present as the concept plan was designed to add connectivity, involving a joint use school and pedestrian linkages, helping to co-ordinate with the already existing neighbourhoods south of the new area.

Westerra Westerra is an approved development located in West Regina on Dewdney Avenue; bordered by Pinkie Road and Courtney Street, offered as a convenient location and spanning over 490 acres. The area is said to offer a wide variety of single family and multi-family homes and will be full of parks, retail shopping and boutique shops on West Market Street. There will also be a business park conveniently located to provide easy access to employment opportunities. With this said, it will be the closest suburban community to downtown. This simplifies access to downtown for residents with the express transit route and the West Regina Bypass. This area is developed by Forster Projects and Harvard Developments, and managed by Harvard Communities.

Coopertown Coopertown is a proposed development, bordered by Diefenbaker Drive, Pinkie Road and Armour Road which will span over

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12,000 acres. This potential area is planned to be home to approximately 36,000 residents. This is a vision for the Northwest end of Regina that has been in the works for many years, organized by Homes by Dream. The philosophy behind the proposed area has been crafted to incorporate amenities and opportunities within Urban Centre Development to surpass any other area of Regina. This is an exciting opportunity for Regina and is planned to advance by the end of this year or early next year.

Southeast Regina: “The Towns” This new proposed area by Dreams Development is planned to be on the eastern boundary of the city limits, located between Victoria Avenue, Primrose Green Drive and Arcola Avenue.

It is located adjacent to popular areas such as Windsor Park, Woodland Grove, The Greens on Gardiner and the Creeks to the southwest. The Towns will be an area to appeal to all demographics, regardless of age or lifestyle as it is said to offer numerous choices of housing to accommodate all. The population in the area is planned to reach 17,000 residents. Approval of this area is to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on September 7th, 2016.

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Women We Won’t Forget Remembering Great Saskatchewan Women

Jeanne Sauvé (April 26, 1922 - January 26, 1993)

By Roger MacPherson

returned to Canada near the end of 1952, where the couple settled in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. In 1959 they had one child, Jean-François. Sauvé then became a founding member of the Institute of Political Research and was later hired as a journalist and French language broadcaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

The Sorbonne in Paris, where Sauvé obtained her degree in French Civilization.

After success on her first radio programme, Fémina, Sauvé was moved to CBC television and focused her efforts on covering political topics on radio and television, both in English and French. She soon drew attention to herself and was frequently invited by her friend Gerard Pelletier to be a panelist on the controversial show; Les Idées en Marche, there revealing her left-wing political ideologies. This absorption of a woman into a traditionally male world of political journalism and commentary was unusual. Sauvé managed to be taken seriously, even being given her own television show; Opinions, which covered “such taboo subjects as teenage sex, parental authority, and student discipline.” On air from 1956 to 1963, “it was the show that made Jeanne famous.”

Jeanne Mathilde Sauvé was born in the Fransaskois community of Prud’homme, Saskatchewan to Charles Albert Benoît and Anna Vaillant. Three years later the family moved back to Ottawa where Charles and Anna had previously lived. Back in Ottawa, her father would take her to see the bronze bust on Parliament Hill of Canada’s first female Member of Parliament (MP), Agnes McPhail. It made an indelible impression on young Jeanne. She went on to study at Notre Dame du Rosaire Convent in Ottawa, becoming head of her class in her first year, and continued her education at the University of Ottawa, working for the government of Canada as a translator in order to pay her tuition. At the same time, Sauvé actively involved herself in student and political affairs; at the age of 20, she became the national president of the Young Catholic Students Group, which employed her in 1942, necessitating her move to Montreal.

It was there that Jeanne met Maurice Sauve, and the two married on September 24, 1948. That same year the couple moved to London as Maurice had obtained a scholarship to the London School of Economics. Jeanne also worked as a teacher and mentor while living abroad in London. Two years later, they moved to Paris, where she was employed as the assistant to the director of the Youth Secretariat at UNESCO, and in 1951, she enrolled for one year at the Sorbonne, graduating with a degree in French Civilization. Sauvé and her husband 22 |

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Following her rise in popularity, the Liberal Party wooed Sauvé into politics, asking her to run as a candidate in the Montreal riding of Ahuntsic during the 1972 federal election. Though she found campaigning arduous, saying: “I felt uneasy for the

first time in my life... when I was campaigning... I must say I had qualms about it myself”. Sauvé won, becoming one of five female MPs. She was subsequently both sworn into the Queen’s Privy Council and appointed as Minister of State for Science and Technology in the Cabinet chaired by Pierre Trudeau. She thus became the first woman from Quebec to become a minister of the Crown and the sole female in that Cabinet. Sauvé ran again two years later, re-winning Ahuntsic, and was given the environment portfolio. Later in 1975, she was appointed Minister of Communications.

Sauvé went on to become the Speaker of the House of Commons in 1980. She was then appointed as governor general

by Queen Elizabeth II on the recommendation of the then Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau. She replaced Edward Richard Schreyer as vicereine, and occupied the post until succeeded by Ray Hnatyshyn in 1990.

Sauvé was the first woman to serve as Canada’s governor general and, while her appointment as the Queen’s representative was initially and generally welcomed, Sauvé caused some controversy during her time as vicereine, mostly due to increased security around the office, as well as an anti-monarchist attitude towards the position. Given the political environment during the Trudeau era, Sauvé’s focus was drawn to the support of the repatriation of the Canadian constitution, the establishment of a vested bilingual national identity and the creation of a new Canadian flag. All these initiatives required a certain ‘distancing’ of Canadian political leadership from the traditional monarchial relationship in place as a former British colony. Sauvé found herself at the forefront of a changing political landscape in Canada.

Sauvé was the first female governor general in Canada’s history. She was only the second woman amongst all the Commonwealth realms —both previous and contemporary at the time, to assume the equivalent office after Elmira Minita Gordon, who was appointed Governor-General of Belize in 1981.

After departing Rideau Hall for the last time as governor general in 1990, Sauvé and her husband returned to Montreal, where she continued to work with the Sauvé Foundation. Only two years later, however, Maurice died. Sauve passed shortly after, on January 26, 1993 after a long battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The couple were interred in Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal. One year following her death, Canada Post issued a postage stamp bearing an image of Jeanne Sauvé.* It serves us well to remember that from humble beginnings such accomplishments can be derived. We can be proud that our province has produced women of such stature. Today’s daughters of Saskatchewan can look to Jeanne Sauvé as an example that potential greatness lies within all of us who follow our passions and remain faithful to our ideals. *(source: Wikipedia)

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2 cups grated zucchini 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

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50 LESSONS LEARNED TRAVELLING TO 50 COUNTRIES

Travelling is my passion. I’ve committed the past six years to experiencing as much as possible on six continents. Recently I celebrated travelling through my 50th country. Here are the lessons I’ve learned that will help you make the most of your next adventure: 1. Purposely make choices that make you happy.

2. Try everything.

3. Pack less clothing.

4. Be flexible.

5. Trust your gut instinct 6. Sit and listen to all the interesting individuals you meet from around the world 7. Travel can teach you about yourself and what you are capable of.

8. The outdoors is my happy place and can be yours too.

9. Road trips are a fun way to travel. Consider renting a car at your destination.

10. Things don’t always work out, but those are the best stories.

11. Become familiar with the local language.

12. Long flights are best to catch up on work, sleep and watch movies.

13. People all over the world want happiness, health and love.

14. There’s nothing wrong with being a tourist but be open to experiences off the ‘tourist trail’ as well.

15. Saying yes to every opportunity guarantees a learning experience or a great story.

16. Regardless of what society says, happiness isn’t always found in material goods.

17. Often it’s the people who have very little that are the most generous.

18. Street food is tasty and cheap.

19. It’s okay to be scared when trying something new – travelling is the perfect excuse for first times.

20. The sun really is stronger in New Zealand 21. Plan ahead on short trips.

22. Don’t plan too far ahead on long trips.

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23. Home is where the heart is.

24. Hang on to luggage tags.

25. Big Macs taste the same around the world.

26. It’s good to do things you don’t always want to do.

27. Leaving is never easy.

28. Carry Band-Aids.

39. A little bit of tourism is good but too much changes the people, culture and landscape of an area and consequently, what made it special in the first place.

40. Opportunities are created.

41. It’s hard to step out of comfort zones but always worth it.

42. Check behind when leaving (especially in cabs).

29. Carry a sweater on buses, planes or trains.

43. There are more good people in this world than bad. They will help if asked.

30. Don’t always believe media reports on a country.

44. Language isn’t needed to communicate.

31. Paper maps are better than digital.

45. You can get sick anywhere in the world.

32. Learning never ends.

46. Small currency bills are most convenient.

33. Technology always breaks, so back it up. Then back it up again.

47. Visa can send a card anywhere.

34. Everyone throughout history is just like we are today.

48. It’s not about the places you see but who you share those moments with.

35. The unknown is always scary.

49. If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.

36. Always carry water and snacks when sightseeing.

50. The world offers so much to see, do and experience and it all makes you a better person. So travel!

37. It’s okay to cry in train stations, bus stations and airports.

38. Make friends with people of all ages.

Suffering from insatiable wanderlust, Ashlyn George is a freelance writer and photographer who has traveled through more than 50 countries on 6 continents. In 2015 she traveled more than 37,000 kilometres across her home province of Saskatchewan as the official personality and travel blogger for the Government of Saskatchewan. Through writing, videography and photography she documents her adventures and stories on her blog The Lost Girl’s Guide to Finding the World.

To connect with Ashlyn and follow her journey, find her online at www.thelostgirlsguide.com or at ashlyn@thelostgirlsguide.com. As well as on her social media channels: Facebook.com/thelostgirlsguide • Instagram: @thelostgirlsguide • Twitter: @lostgirlsguide

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Ingredients:

8.

Pour batter into prepared baking pan, and smooth it out so it’s spread evenly in the pan.

9.

Sprinkle the remaining Smarties, Rolos and milk chocolate chips on top.

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½ cup unsalted butter, melted

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1 cup brown sugar, packed

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1 egg

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1 teaspoon vanilla

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1 cup all-purpose flour

11. Let cool completely before removing from pan and cutting into squares.

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1 cup pretzels, broken into pieces

12. Store in the refrigerator in food storage bag.

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1 cup Smarties

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1 cup mini Rolo chocolates

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1 cup milk chocolate chips

10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Directions: 1.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.

Line an 8” x 8” baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

3.

In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar together (medium speed) until well blended.

4.

Add egg and vanilla, and beat on medium speed until well blended.

5.

Stir in flour until blended well.

6.

Pour in all of the pretzels, and then ¾ cup each of the Smarties, Rolos and chocolate chips. Leave the ¼ cup each of Smarties, Rolos and chocolate chips to the side for now.

7.

Stir until well mixed.

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