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Note from our Guest Editor It is once again my privilege to work on PINK. As we head into the last few months of 2012 (where did the time go?), I look back at the things that have happened in the past year. I am lucky to include working on this magazine on my list. Each month I read the articles and meet amazing, inspirational women. Riley Lawson’s fashion article always gives me tips so that I can appear presentable and fashionable. As you read these pages, it is my hope that you will be inspired too. I will leave you with one of my favourite quotes that has inspired me these past few months : I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life”. ~ Maya Angelou. Wishing you all warm thoughts. Heather Saylor works as an online communications professional. She is the mom to two energetic and lively boys. She spends her free time writing poetry, reading, finishing her Master’s degree and spending time with friends and family. Follow her on Twitter: @heatherinregina.

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She first learned music at her father’s knee, tagging along with him to his many gigs in a rock and roll band. She learned an appreciation for jazz early on; it was the music both of her parents listened to at home. She also studied classical piano through a special music program for over seven years before learning the cello in university. You might say that, for Yana Bilyk, music has always been her passion. Yet, when she was only 13 years old, a new love invaded her heart and her mind. Sight unseen, she fell in love with Canada, and vowed that one day she’d leave her native Ukraine to make Canada her new home.

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“It was 1999 when I met my first Canadian,” recalls Yana. “I was in English class and my teacher told us he had a surprise for us - we were going to meet a student from Quebec.” With the Ukraine no longer a part of the Soviet Union, its economy was weak, its people isolated, and there was a thirst for new cultures that was rarely, if ever, quenched. “The whole country was broke,” says Yana, “and we didn’t really have any access to foreign cultures, or chances to meet foreigners and talk to them. Even though we were no longer a part of the USSR there was still that wall. So this was really exciting for us.” Meeting the student, who was part of the Canada World Youth program, Yana was struck not only with how different he looked, but also with how different he sounded from brightly coloured clothes that contrasted the otherwise gray and black garbs of her classmates, to the ease with which he chatted with students. “He was acting so natural, so very free. At the time, we didn’t have that same freedom. Everyone was afraid to say something wrong or to look different from other people. Yet here he was laughing and joking. We started talking and, at that moment, I realized, even though I was only 13 years old, I really wanted to live in Canada.”

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With a determination that never waivered, even after high school, Yana chose the National University of Ostroh Academy for her post-secondary studies because it was the only university in the Ukraine to offer the Canada World Youth program. With a burning determination to move to Canada she applied to the program over and over again for the next five years. While waiting for her dreamed-of acceptance, Yana worked towards a degree in International Studies & Culture, while continuing to work on her music as part of the University Orchestra. She also started to explore her talents as song writer. Then came the day she had long been waiting for - the day she learned she had been accepted into the program. Nearly eight years after meeting her first Canadian, Yana was finally on her way to Canada.

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Even though she landed at the Regina airport in the middle of a cold and snowy November night, Yana wasn’t put off. “My dream was to come to Canada so I didn’t care,” laughs Yana. “I just remember saying, ’I love it. I want to live here’.”

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For the next two months, Yana and the other nine students from the Ukraine resided in Moose Jaw, their host city, volunteering with various organizations including the Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery, where Yana used her considerable musical talents to entertain guests during exhibit openings. It was here that Yana first met Regina Sagal-Hendry, the woman that would help to make her Canadian dream a reality by finding her a sponsor who would help her gain employment. Two and a half years later, in 2010, Yana returned to Canada and set to building her new life as both a performer and a Canadian.

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As a musician, Yana’s classical training has seen her play with orchestras both in the Ukraine and here in Canada. With additional song writing and performing skills honed while still at university, and with experience on stage gained while living and working in Shanghai as a singer, model and a background dancer, there’s little she can’t do as a performer. It is a level of experience that has opened a number of different doors for her, musically and beyond. In 2011, after being approached to play in the Kiev Pavilion during Regina’s Mosaic Festival, Yana was asked if she would be willing to co-chair the 2011 Regina Ukrainian Fall Festival.

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There, she not only performed in every set, she also worked behind the scenes booking talent, scheduling performances, organizing the stage, and helping to make sure that everything ran smoothly on the day of the festival. And, in true Saskatchewan fashion, word soon spread of her talent within the close-knit arts community, bringing with it new friends and even more demand. Today, in addition to playing a number of different venues both as a member of country singer J.J. Voss’s band playing keyboard and as an independent singer/songwriter, performing in both English and Ukrainian, Yana has also had the opportunity to model for Edge Agency a local professional model and actor management agency. This earned her a spot on the runway during Saskatchewan’s Fashion Week. She’s also appeared in Partners in Motion’s locally produced Crime Stories television series in a small role. Recently she had roles in two small budget Regina films. She’s also just recorded a new single, set to be released this November, with Regina’s D.J. Noor in English, and will soon be recording and releasing a new jazz-styled Christmas album in Ukrainian. She takes a ground-breaking approach to traditional Ukrainian Christmas music that’s never before been done, even back home in the Ukraine. With plans to release the album throughout the Prairie Provinces, where the highest concentrations of Ukrainian-Canadians can be found, the album will feature a few Christmas classics including “Silent Night”, as well as some standard traditional Ukrainian songs, such as “Carol of the Bells”. “Not many people know that “Carol of the Bells” was originally composed and recorded by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1916,” explains Yana. “In fact it was actually a Ukrainian New Year’s carol before it was later translated into English and many other languages and associated with Christmas.” With the hope of bringing a new style of Ukrainian music to Ukrainian-Canadians, Yana says she’s pleasantly surprised at how much opportunity existed for her here in Canada, not only to further her music career in English, but also to stay true to her Ukrainian roots. She’s even started to incorporate this into her English musical performances.

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As much as she loves the doors that are opening for her here in Canada, Yana admits it can at times also be a little overwhelming, especially considering that until she gains her permanent residency status, she still has to work full-time at the job that brought her here in the first place. That’s not always easy to balance with all of her other more artistic pursuits.

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“Honestly, I don’t have any time for my personal life right now,” laughs Yana. “But it’s always been my dream to pursue music and film, and right now those doors are opening for me and I’m getting the opportunity to do just that, so I’m just going to go for it.”

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“Who knows,” adds Yana. “In the future, once I get my permanent residency, something may come up that might lead me to the possibility of turning these opportunities into a full-time career.”

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It’s been a long road for Yana since meeting her first Canadian in 1999 to achieving the musical success she has had here in 2012. While her journey may not always have been easy or quick, one thing’s for certain, says Yana, it most certainly has been worth it. HAIR. ESTHETICS. THREADING. MAKE-UP.

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injustice was a fact of life. Another unforgettable childhood event was the massive flooding of Morris in 1950; several of her later stories grew out of her memories of that experience. “Writing is a way for me to try and understand the world I lived in,” says Birdsell. “I concluded that if I was going to write, there were a few things about writing and life I had yet to learn, and left home at the age of fifteen.” Work, marriage and children occupied the next two decades. Birdsell worked as a waitress, sales clerk, filing clerk, information writer, office manager and an events organizer. She volunteered with an inner-city program. She raised three children and ran a household and had few moments to spare for thoughts of writing … but those thoughts never disappeared. Turning thirty-five, “I could no longer not write,” says Birdsell. She enrolled in creative writing at the University of Winnipeg. Five years later Turnstone Press published her first book, Night Travellers, and two years after that, Ladies of the House. “These stories reflect my haphazard journey to adulthood, the uncertainly of living on a flood plain, and the conflict of my parent’s cultures,” she explains. Once she launched her writing career, Sandra Birdsell more than made up for her twenty year hiatus. She published six novels and three collections of short fiction. She has written for television, theatre and radio. Her books have been favorably received, eliciting many nominations for prizes and awards, including several from The Canada Council for the Arts, The Manitoba Arts Council, and The Saskatchewan Arts Board. Birdsell has also become a fiction editor and a mentor in the Humber College Correspondence School of Writing. Many universities have offered Birdsell the position of Writer in Residence; she has served that capacity at the Universities of

Alberta, Prince Edward Island, Vancouver, Winnipeg, British Columbia, Lethbridge, Waterloo and McMaster, and at public libraries in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan. She is a founder of the Manitoba Writers’ Guild, member of the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild and The Writers’ Union of Canada. Volunteering is an integral part of Sandra’s life and has been since she left home at such an early age. She enjoys serving boards engaged in the advancement and funding of the arts in Canada. She has been invited to speak at conferences and literary festivals in several countries such as the Harbourfront International Festival of Authors, the Winnipeg and Vancouver literary festivals, the University of Messina and Ca’ Foscari, Italy, Canada House in London, England, Nottingham, Washington State University, University of Upper State New York, University of North Dakota. Birdsell eventually finished writing the novel she began when she was eleven years old. Children of the Day, a story about a large family, was published in 2005 by Random House Canada. I’m always curious about how a writer finds time to pursue her work, looking for tips I can apply to my own schedule. When asked how she manages, Birdsell told me. “My children are grown and have children of their own, but I am still a busy person and must jealously protect my writing time. As I grow older my sleep patterns are changing and I find myself getting up at five in the morning and working until eleven or noon. The house, the city, is so quiet then; the outside world disappears and the imagined world of the writing takes over. It’s magic how quickly the hours pass!” Sandra Birdsell now lives in Regina, with her life partner, filmmaker Jan Zarzycki. “But Winnipeg remains my spiritual center,” she admits, “specifically, a certain rock at the forks of the Assiniboine River and the Red River.” You can read more about her prolific career and her down-to-earth outlook on life at www.sandrabirdsell.com.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Corinne Gibson

Like any other working mom, Corinne Gibson’s mornings are spent rushing around getting her kids ready for school, dealing with typical kid-styled crises and packing lunches. But once her kids are safely on the bus and on their way she’ll saddle up, both literally and figuratively, to begin a day that is anything but typical. This day, the first following a big sale they hosted on the weekend, Gibson heads straight to her home office to spend her first couple of hours checking phone messages, returning client calls, talking to customers, checking email, and putting her company’s strategic marketing plan into action. Next, she’ll meet with her office manager to discuss the day’s agenda, before she heads outside to where the real work begins. Here she’ll saddle up her horse, and head out into the open range to begin weaning nearly 600 head of calves from their mothers. She does this while continuously checking her documentation and data to make important management decisions to ensure the purebred genetics her business is known for continue to be strong, viable and marketable. 18 |

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Gibson is co-owner of Six Mile Ranch Ltd, a purebred Red and Black Angus working cattle ranch, located near Fir Mountain, Saskatchewan, northwest of Assiniboia, close to the U.S. border. Gibson looks upon her ranching operation not solely as a “way of life,” but rather as a business, no different from any other corporate entity in operation. “Throughout the ages,” says Gibson, “agricultural operations have been handed down through the generations as a way of life, saying this is the way we’ve always done things and this is the way we’re going to do it. But to be really successful at anything you make your living at, I think you have to approach it first and foremost as a business, with a strong business plan and a deep passion for it. Ranching is no different.” Sharing the role of co-owner with Gibson is her husband Clayton. Together they each bring to the operation their own particular strength, which has worked to make the genetics of Six

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“Today, Clayton and I share the marketing duties equally,” says Gibson. “But when we first started out, Clayton preferred to stay home on the ranch and he encouraged me to do more of the travelling and public relations. Over the years, our business and our family have grown to a point where we must now share these responsibilities.” Gibson was born with a passion for agriculture and a good “cow sense” that was cultivated and mentored from a young age by her father, Gordon Zahariuk. Once Gibson and her husband took over the management of Six Mile Ranch, Gibson embraced her new role in the operation wholeheartedly, though she admits there were some challenges early on - being a woman in a male dominated industry. “It’s been a learning process for me,” admits Gibson. “I learned early on that I can’t always just be myself. To gain the respect of some of the cattlemen in the industry, I’ve had to be rather strategic about how I get my point across and know when to keep my mouth shut.”

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“But I have to admit,” laughs Gibson, “I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut.” Today, Gibson can talk easily of her place in the industry. As a national director for the Canadian Angus Association based out of Calgary, and as the first female president of the Saskatchewan Angus Association, she knows she’s not the first cattlewoman to take such a frontal role in the industry. Many other incredible cattlewomen have had to work hard to carve a path that she could follow. “I wish more people would shine a spotlight on them,” says Gibson. “There are so many amazing women in the industry, many of whom are my own neighbours and friends. Women who are the backbones of their operations, who don’t really get the credit they deserve.” Gender aside, Gibson believes wholeheartedly that to be a successful cattleman or cattlewoman, first and foremost you have to have a passion for it, while also having an innate ability to judge cattle. “This is something that can be learned to a degree, but to be really successful in the cattle business I believe you have to be born with this innate ‘cow sense,’” says Gibson. This is something she sees in her daughter Callie as well. “Callie and I can both go into our herd of over 600 cows and tell you exactly who each one is, without looking at a tag or any identification. It’s an ability you are born with and then spend the rest of your life perfecting. We can spend hours just examining our cattle the same way other women spend hours shopping,” says Gibson. Once the cattle have been rounded up, and the calves successfully weaned from their mothers, Gibson and her husband will head back home tired but fulfilled, to have supper with their

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Sinks and Faucets Make Your Sink the Focal Point

Farmhouse and apron-front sinks are sized to fit your largest pots and pans. They are well-liked add-ons to the cottage look. Trough sinks and freestanding porcelain sinks also work as a second wash up station for more than one cook. A trough sink is ideal for getting the food ready. When placed in an island or pantry area adds ease-of-use and luxury. For true cottage kitchen use a freestanding farmhouse drainboard sink. Freestanding Farmhouse Drainboard

Carbon copies of the first farmhouse drainboard sinks can be found. For an even more authentic look I suggest adding a wooden drainboard. People love a sink that matches grandma’s. These sinks are extra long, some as much as four feet or more, and deep enough for the largest of your washing needs. They are even used as baths for babies and pets. There are one or two basin styles. Some have drain-boards on one or both sides to suit your cottage kitchen. Apron-Front Sinks

There is a bit of mess in the field as to the names of these two sink styles. To add to the head-scratching both the farmhouse and apron front sink can be had as free standing models. Farmhouse sinks, sometimes called apron-front sinks, have made a return to fashion in recent years. They have a broad, shallow face and an extra-deep bowl that can hold large pasta pots or stacks of plates. A down-to-earth double-bowl farmhouse sink adds country flair. They create a sense of country living and a wonderful focal point for your Cottage kitchen. I suggest the no-frills streamlined styles are the classic choice to make. This sink is one of the most well-liked 22 |

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and popular symbols of home and hearth. These sinks exhibit a sense of strength. Untouched by the passage of time they take you back to a pre-appliance era when a front-and-centre basin was at the heart of the kitchen. It easily serves as the central workspace for canning, cleaning dishes and large pots and every stage of food preparation. Apron-front sinks are like beautiful but oh-so-functional sculptures that provide a strong, striking focal point in your kitchen. Besides being large enough to hold large pots and pans, apron-front sinks are also ergonomically friendly. They let you get closer and work with less stress and strain because they are farther forward than drop-in or under mount sinks. The deep basin of the apron-front sink means less splashing while you work, for easier cleanup and fewer puddles on surfaces, floors and walls. Enameled cast iron and fire clay remain the most popular material choices, not solely for their beauty, strength and durability, but also due to the large range of colour, pattern and shape options. Another major issue is easier installation. Traditionally, apron-front sinks have required the support of custom built cabinetry. Now self-trimming apron-front sinks are easy to install in an existing kitchen without the need to replace cabinetry. Water is a must-have in the kitchen. Apron-front sinks show it off like a central fountain in a park. Apron-front sinks impart a sense of lasting and quiet grace, an attractive quality in an over busy world. Trough Sinks

Are you ready to bring the functionality of your kitchen to

a new level? Consider adding an under counter trough sink. They work great as a prep sink or secondary sink and they provide you the best in flexibility. In fact they are the perfect choice for a custom workspace. Trough sinks are so-named because they look exactly thatâ&#x20AC;&#x161; a trough. Since they have space for multiple faucets, they have room for more than one cook. They also create the perfect workspace for craft and gardening projects. Given their shape, trough sinks are an ideal fit for kitchen islands. Most are around 22 inches. I suggest that if this sink is hidden in a pantry then by all means go with stainless steel. However if installed in the kitchen then I personally would opt for copper or a finish that matches your cabinet hardware. Stainless, stone, and other materials are easy to find and you can also choose from moulded models with sleek crowd pleasing lines. Faucets

Enhance an apron-front or farmhouse sink with an antique wall-mount or high arch faucet finished in chrome, polished nickel or hand-rubbed bronze. Distressed bronze gives the surface a worn look that blends into the background of your kitchen. Oil-rubbed bronze, on the other hand, has a warm and often glossy finish that tends to stand out more drawing attention to your fixtures. Look for an old-fashioned faucet. These fixtures have handles that you twist to turn the faucet on, a set of two for hot and cold water makes the fixture more authentic. Make sure your sink has enough room to support these rustic spouts before buying one. In Next Issue

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Pumpkin Roll 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 cup pumpkin puree 3 eggs 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons confectioners› sugar 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in pumpkin puree, eggs, and lemon juice. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Spread the mixture evenly. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Lay a damp linen towel on the counter, sprinkle it with confectioner’s sugar, and turn the cake onto the towel. Carefully roll the towel up (lengthwise) with the cake in it. Place the cake-in-towel on a cooling rack and let it cool for 20 minutes. Make the icing: In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer.

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti 1/4 cup light olive oil 3/4 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups pistachio nuts

1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping 12 pecan halves

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Reserve 3/4 cup of apple pie filling and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand. Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily. Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet. Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until dry; cool.

When the cake has cooled 20 minutes, unroll it and spread icing onto it. Immediately re-roll (not in the towel this time), and wrap it with plastic wrap. Keep the cake refrigerated or freeze it for up to 2 weeks in aluminum foil. Cut the cake in slices just before serving. 24 |

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Spoon remaining pie filling into crust. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth then add eggs and mix well. Pour over apple filling in crust. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until center is set. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Mix reserved apple filling and caramel topping in a small saucepan. Heat for about 1 minute. Arrange apple slices around outside edge of cheesecake. Spread caramel sauce evenly over. Decorate with pecan halves around edge. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill until ready to serve.

Apple Pie 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 8 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and sliced Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer. Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

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10 Questions with Yvette Moore by Marissa Landry

Has Moose Jaw always been your home? If not, why did you make it home? I was raised on a farm outside of Radville. I’m still a farm girl at heart. I was living in Radville when my marriage ended. Being able to survive as an artist didn’t seem possible at the time. I moved to Moose Jaw to attend SIAST (then named STI - Saskatchewan Technical Institute). The rich heritage of the city keeps me here.

Did you consider giving up your art for a “job”? At SIAST, I took Architectural Engineering Technology. I love construction, working with wood, restoring houses. It was something I could be happy doing and make a living. The dropout rate was high and the instructor told me: “You’re never going to do it; I teach single people who can’t do it.” I was determined to graduate. I did, third from the top of my class. I planned to take the summer off but I had a job interview the day of convocation. I found work with a Regina architecture firm, commuting for a year while continuing to paint and supplement my income. Because I wasn’t comfortable having my children in one city and working in another, I made the decision to pursue art full-time in 1989. I still did some architecture work on the side. I have made my living with my paintings ever since. I have a “go with the flow” attitude and I just remained open to the possibilities.

What advice do you have for aspiring artists? The motto I follow comes from my 4-H background: “learn to do by doing”; I don’t think there is a better motto to live by. If you don’t work at your craft, no matter what it is, you won’t succeed at it. Even if you go to all the classes you aren’t going to be able to understand how to work the skill; it’s a matter of doing. Take what you have been given and it’s up to you where you go with your talent. I have a deep appreciation for people who develop their talent.

Do you remember what your first piece was? I would paint images of what surrounded me. It gave me a sense of comfort with the subject matter. I did my first painting at 14 years old; it was, to put it nicely, a preliminary effort. When I did school tours I would take it along and say this is my first painting. I would impress on the students it takes time and practice. It didn’t fall into my lap. I had to develop it.

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Who buys your paintings? Is it just local people? My paintings have gone all over the world. Original paintings have ended up in places like Japan, Scotland or Australia, for example. Those who have moved away from the prairies often want to bring a piece with them. Visitors to the prairies are so amazed by its beauty they find a piece that resonates with them and take it home with them.

Are you self-taught or do you have formal training? I am self-taught. My parents were farmers. I was not exposed to art or galleries while on the farm. My aunt, however, married an artist. I was always in awe of him. I can’t explain how I mix paints. I work it until it’s done. At times I can’t believe I did that (a painting). It literally just happens. I recall attending an artist retreat. I was the only one who did realism. Everyone else painted modern or abstract. At the retreat I was introduced to acrylic paints. I was using oil previously. At that time I also remember attending an art show in Weyburn. The adjudicator for the completion said maybe it was a good thing I didn’t receive training. “It could have ruined you, molded you to their style,” he told me. Before hearing that, I had felt guilty and not good enough because I hadn’t gotten training.

Was it important to you to open your gallery in a heritage building? I had always dreamed of housing my art in my own gallery. It had once seemed like an impossible feat. One day I was reading the Moose Jaw Times Herald and saw the building for tender ad for the former Land Titles building. I drove around and looked it over. My first reaction was that it was “pretty big”. I was intimidated by its size. But I have always had a huge interest in heritage buildings. The tender wasn’t initially awarded to me but the financing fell through on the primary and I was asked to match it. I thought, “I can’t let it go”. The timing was right and everything fell together. If I had to build this by scratch, I couldn’t have built or designed it better.

When you started to envision your gallery did you see it as a place that would house not only your art but other artisans, as well as gifts and a café? From the beginning I wanted to bring other artisans on board. It’s great exposure for artists to exhibit and sell their work. We proudly exhibit many items that are one of a kind. As for the café, I knew I wanted to provide that service alongside the gallery. Our focus was, and still remains, classic homemade favorites - with a modern artistic twist.

What is it like to work with your grown children?

As with any family business, it comes with its own set of challenges. There are ups and downs, but on a whole there is nothing quite like coming to work with your family. Being with your kids has its challenges, as well. It brings me great pride to have my children involved in the business. Three of my kids work at the gallery. I’m really fortunate to have my four children and six of my seven grandchildren living in Moose Jaw.

Is there something you can you share that people may not know about you? Everyone thinks of me as an artist. What some may not know, or be able to picture, is me in full military uniform. I proudly donned it for the four and a half years of my appointment as Honorary Colonel of 15 Wing Moose Jaw. When I would attend functions, I wore a flight suit or uniform. Being part of such an incredible organization gave me such insight into the Canadian Forces, and a deep respect for the work they carry out every day. It was an amazing experience and a privilege to be part of it. I have worked very hard to get to where I am today, but it was not without some luck along the way! http://www.yvettemoore.com/store/yvettes-story/

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Are You Fully Alive? Tips for Living a Full Life

When you hear the words ‘walking dead,’ you may think of AMC’s hit zombie show “The Walking Dead,” but you don’t have to lack a pulse or crave human flesh to go throughout your life like a zombie. The debilitating effects of depression assault 15 million Americans these days. By 2020, it’s estimated that depression will become the second most common health problem in the world. But depression isn’t the only issue preventing adults from feeling content each day - perhaps it’s a stagnant job, poor health, a loss of faith or countless other factors.

limit several times in that hour. • Develop spirituality in your life, whether through prayer, meditation, reading, connecting with nature or attending a religious service. • Focus on positive behaviors and goals, not problems and fears. Basically, Davis’ philosophy can be summed up in the newest acronym flying through Twitter, YOLO: you only live once. See what else Davis can teach you at www.fullyalivebook.com.

Author, comedian and keynote speaker Ken Davis was a member of the walking dead for years before he realized he was living an unfulfilled life - mentally, physically and spiritually. “This idea of living fully alive is not some thrill-seeking quest. It doesn’t require leaping from an airplane or riding bicycles at breakneck speeds or jumping a log cabin on skis,” says Davis. “I’ve done all that. What I longed for was to experience that sense of adventure in my everyday life. Shouldn’t we feel some of the excitement that comes from jumping off a fifty-foot cliff when we jump out of bed?” Ideally, yes. But as adults get caught up in the stressors of daily life work, commuting, bills - it’s easy to lose sight of the many components that interact to form a meaningful, healthy life.

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Kim Sandager By Lee Parent

The town of Preeceville, like so many Saskatchewan communi-

genita (AMC), a rare congenital disorder characterized by mul-

ties, is a friendly place with a lot of hard-working residents who

tiple joint contractures and can include muscle weakness and fi-

tend to rally around a worthy cause when one comes along.

brosis.

For the past three years, one of those causes has been the proposed construction of EveryBODY’s Playground, a proj-

Ian has other unrelated health issues and will probably be wheel-

ect with a proposed budget of $135,000. On Sunday, June 3,

chair-bound forever. Life will never again be simple for Craig and

2012, the 3rd annual “Run For Those Who Roll” charity run

Kim. Craig works away from home and is gone for several days

“I couldn’t have done this on my own and it is great to celebrate all the wonderful women who believed that all kids should play.” raised funds for new playground equipment to facilitate accessi-

at a time; Kim can’t work outside the home since being Ian’s

bility and inclusion for everyone. The campaign achieved its goal

primary caregiver is a 24/7 responsibility. When Craig comes

of construction in June 2012.

home, he takes on as much of the care as he can, and the Sandagers focus on maintaining a normal family life for the sake

Spear-heading this project was Kim Sandager, who lives near

of their other two sons. They love to go camping and take the

Preeceville with her husband Craig and their three sons. The

boys skiing, but you don’t just jump in the car and take off on

Sandagers couldn’t imagine raising a family in the city so they

a trip when one family member is severely handicapped. Those

moved to the farm with a vision of raising their children with

excursions require planning and are physically demanding; a

the down-to-earth values cultivated during their own upbringing.

family like the Sandagers takes nothing for granted and never

Rural life can be simpler than city life. It can also be more compli-

will again.

cated. The grocery store, hair salon and department stores are many miles away, and the kids go to school on the bus instead

One of the things taken for granted by many families is the local

of just walking a few blocks.

playground, where mothers, teachers or babysitters can watch while children work off energy and build physical stamina and

Life became even more complicated for Kim and Craig when their

coordination. “There are barriers for those who are in wheel-

middle son, Ian, was diagnosed with arthrogryposis multiplex con-

chairs. These barriers are heartbreaking for families who are

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trying to make life as “normal” as they can for those they love,” Kim told me. “Our playground was inspired and named after EveryBODY’s Playground in Saskatoon.” Ian’s playmates have always been very accepting of his limitations, but also distressed by the fact that he had to be excluded from some of their activities due to physical inaccessibility. Their attitude pointed the way for their parents. Having seen EveryBODY’s Playground, Kim Sandager began to believe that a similar facility could be constructed in Preeceville. The success of the endeavor is important to her but so is spreading the word and encouraging others to embark on similar projects. “This isn’t just about having a couple of ramps added to the usual playground equipment,” Kim explained. “Most catalogues we looked at didn’t feature anything except ‘normal’ playground equipment.” Many aspects of a playground must be modified to provide accessibility; a wheelchair-bound child can’t roll across sand or gravel or navigate a steep ramp, even with the assistance of playmates. Kim Sandager is an extremely busy lady, as I discovered when making an appointment to interview her. We juggled schedules as my deadline grew perilously near, and I was amazed at all the activities she fits into her days. Now that Ian is six and enrolled in Grade One, it takes an hour in the morning to get him ready for the school bus. With her husband away at work, she keeps the house running

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and handles the constant activities of her three boys, now ten, six and four. She acts as a parent helper at the pre-school where her youngest spends several mornings a week. Yet, she still found time to initiate the playground project so dear to her heart. There were several ladies who inspired Kim; she calls them “warriors and champions in Playgrounds

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Without these two amazing women going ahead of me, I might not have known the possibilities,” she declared. “Lauryl Scherr began this legacy; it is truly a legacy that was created when she began the playground in Saskatoon. Joanne Austin then found inspiration in this playground and EveryBODY’s Playground Martensville was created.” Kim’s sincere hope is for other women to create many more accessible facilities in other communities.

She is always generous in her praise of other women. “I know that from when I have talked to Lauryl and Joanne, they had amazing women support and stand with them through the process of getting their playgrounds completed,” she explained. “I couldn’t have done this on my own and it is great to celebrate all the wonderful women who believed that all kids should play.”

Kim also gives lots of credit to Melissa McNamara, who helped coordinate fundraising events like the three Run For Those Who Roll marathons held in Preeceville. “I often wonder what kept Melissa with me through this process,” she declared.

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Winterize Your Skin Written by Sara Lindsay

Winter has arrived in Saskatchewan and along with it comes the dry, cold weather. The bitter cold calls for a major wardrobe change but it’s just as important to ‘winterize’ your skin. In order to keep your complexion glowing, I’ve put together a few seasonal tips. Try to be aware of the ingredients in whatever brands you decide to use. There are many products on the market that offer ingredients from nature. There are more and more organic options as well. LIPS Use a lip conditioner that is free of petroleum. Petroleum based balms block moisture from getting in and you may find your lips dry, cracked and flaky. Use an organic brand if possible. EXFOLIATE Exfoliate your face regularly to make sure that any dry flaky skin is removed to allow your moisturizer to work well. All skin types should exfoliate; however if you have sensitive skin, research a brand that is gentle enough for your skin type.

H2O Remember to drink a lot of water. During winter, the air is dry so it’s important to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out. It’s not always at top of mind to drink a lot of water in the winter, but it’s just as important as it is in the summer. Pictured are a few suggestions for excellent winter skin care products. For more in depth information, I offer private makeup lessons at my studio. www.saralindsay.ca | info@saralindsay.ca (306) 591-7829 COMING SOON! Watch for my new store/studio opening at 3420 Hill Avenue.

MOISTURIZE Supercharge the power of your moisturizer for winter. Choose a product that will give your skin an extra dose of hydration. Skin takes a beating during the winter months so compensate with a rich cream suitable for your skin type. BODY Don’t forget body care. Keep your body exfoliated and hydrated. Winter is just as relentless on the rest of your body as it is on your face. Body oils are a great way to give extra moisture.

From L to R: Aveda - Lip Saver SPF, Aveda -Tourmaline Charged Hydrating Cream, Kiehl’s - Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF, Origins - A Perfect World Body Cream, Ren- Jojoba Micro Bead Purifying Facial Scrub

About the artist... 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. In a consultative style, Sara works to achieve a look that is uniquely your own. 34 |

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oliday season is approaching! It means gatherings with friends, co-workers, and family. It also means you need to think about what you’re going to wear – but I promise it’s easier than you think, and it mostly comes down to how you accessorize.

optIon one: stAy ClAssIC, Add spARkle Grab that little black dress out of your closet and take it out for a night. this time your goal is to add some shine by accessorizing the holiday into your outfit. pieces like statement earrings or a bib necklace are the perfect addition the blank canvas of the little black dress. you can also add shine with your shoes – go for a patent pump over a matte black (unless you go the suede route).

optIon 2: pICk A pIeCe And let It do tHe tAlkInG A stand out blouse or skirt is just as easy to work with as option one. I love the look of a gorgeous silk printed blouse with a black pencil skirt. It doesn’t mean you need to stay away from color either – bordeaux happens to be the biggest fall color, and wil play into the holiday theme nicely. Go ahead and use a red skirt as your statement and slow down the rest with a solid black blouse or a textured top with a blazer. be sure to add some shine with your jewelry – bangles, a statement ring, or some sparkly earrings are all great selections.

optIon 3: steAl tHe sHoW some of us are daring enough to put on that sequin top, skirt, or dress and to those people – I salute you. If you’re comfortable having all eyes on you when you walk in a room, there is no reason not to go for glam. be sure to consider your body shape first, and choose items that flatter you best. If you choose that standout piece, keep in mind to stick to very simple accessories so that the sparkle can do the talking - everything else should be complimentary. stick to studs, a delicate bracelet, or a ring, and some classic pumps.

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Everyone Comes Home Eventually (Part TWO) by Dale Strawford

Shawna in front of Treasury Building in Petra

What you would do if you could travel for year and go anywhere you wanted? Would you take that opportunity? Easy to say but hard to do. Shawna and Skott Enns did something over a year ago that many dream of but very few take the difficult and scary first steps to do. They quit their jobs and left Saskatchewan to travel the world. A world trip is not something to take lightly and they set a path for themselves of world and selfdiscovery. Throughout the past 15 months they have tread lightly on a path around the globe, learning a lot about the world and themselves. 36 |

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Q. You are a runner. Tells us about your favourite runs abroad. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t buy very many souvenirs on this trip but I did collect runs! I had a really interesting run in the middle of the desert at Fort Bou Jerif when we took a little side trip while we were crossing the Western Sahara to get to Ghana overland. There was a feeling of being the only soul out there and all I could see in every direction was sandâ&#x20AC;Śit was very peaceful.

We went on a gorgeous run along the Thames River heading towards the London Bridges in London. I went on a night run around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi which was gorgeous because they have coloured lanterns hanging from the trees all around the lake. Q. You maintained your blog Get Up and Globe fairly regularly during your trip; it’s pretty much a time capsule of your adventures. How did you deal with the mountain of photos you likely took? I am really lucky that Skott is very good at looking after these kinds of things. When I’ve travelled in the past I’ve returned with one giant folder of pictures on my laptop and the overwhelming task of remembering where each was taken. Our main concern with photos on this trip was ensuring that if our camera or laptop were stolen, we wouldn’t lose our photos. Every week we would dump our photos from our camera’s memory card onto our laptop and save them in dated files separated by each place we visited. Additionally, we backed these up on a hard drive and kept the hard drive separate from our other bags in case something was stolen. At Christmas we put all the photos on DVD’s and sent them home with a Canadian who was returning to Vancouver. Q. After a year of travel, won’t it seem strange to be in one place for a while? In one sense it will feel very strange but, what I’ve experienced in the past when returning from stints abroad is that it’s amazing how quickly I’ve fallen back into the rhythm of life back home. It will be nice not to live out of my backpack for a while!

Q. What is in your future after so much adventure? Normal life has the genuine risk of boredom. This is an exciting time because I have no idea where I’ll be working and how life will come together as our trip continues to sink in and we return to a somewhat normal life. It’s easier said than done, but I hope to approach life back home with a more adventurous outlook. Someone in Portland asked how far it would take to drive from Regina to the top of Saskatchewan and I realized that I actually have never been up north far enough to even come close to that border…so I’d like to continue to explore even if it’s more in my own backyard. Additionally, I’d like to get a group of women together and do a half marathon somewhere brand new in the world every year. And I have thoughts of Get Up and Globe 2 having at least one more member next time around. Q. You had the great fortune of travelling with your husband Skott. How has travelling together impacted your relationship? Skott and I have probably spent more time together in the past 15 months than most married couples do in 5 years. I feel extremely lucky that we were in a place in our lives where we could take this time off together and explore so much of the world now instead of waiting until we retire. A few folks thought a trip like this would certainly lead to divorce…and though we certainly had our disagreements

Q. How has travelling and the past year changed your outlook on life? Being away for this long and seeing the struggles people are faced with in many other countries certainly has made me further appreciate the life I have in Canada. I feel inspired to show kindness to people who are new to my country because of how helpful people were to us along the way. I also feel a real need to be more involved in efforts to change how we treat the environment around the world. We saw a lot of beautiful places that are being ruined by chip wrappers, plastic bottles and garbage. I’d love to get involved in some sort of major project to clean up Halong Bay! And lastly, I think I’ll complain a little less about winter because when we almost skipped winter entirely (except for Jordan), I missed it!

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which are heightened when we just got off a sweaty, 8 hour bus ride or had been lost for 2 hours carrying a heavy backpack, I can wholeheartedly report that there’s no one in the world I’d have rather done this trip with and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. This trip forced us to learn to work together when we were way outside of our comfort zones and it gave us an opportunity to see each other at our worst (admittedly mine being worse than Skott’s because he’s the most laid back guy you’ll ever meet). We have a very good sense of our differences and the habits or approaches that each of us has that rub each other the wrong way. Skott knows that if I’m annoyed with a situation or a mistake we made (like turning the wrong way 5 times), he’s better off to step back and let me shake it off instead of trying to say anything to console me. I know that even though I like to be in charge all the time, this gets old fast so I try to leave my bossy pants at home. Q. When I travel, on the way home I am usually thinking of where I want to go next. As your trip draws to a close, do you find yourself thinking about getting back on the road again before you even get home? And after such an amazing year of travel just where would you want to go? This one is a juicy one! At the moment I am most excited to catch up with all my family and friends and I feel very content about the idea of being home and settled in one place for a good while. I have a brand new nephew, Beck, that I can’t wait to meet and some awesome nieces, nephews and cousins that have probably all grown like weeds while we were away. Shawna holding baby Tua in Ghana That being said, probably once I’ve had some nice hot showers at home and not had to worry about cockroaches, manky meat or malaria for a while I’ll have thoughts of my next travels. We ran out of time to get to Argentina and I have a friend from Chile that highly recommends Patagonia. Also, in my lifetime I would very much like to experience India and Nepal. For the near future though what I look forward to most is visiting my favourite spots in my hometown and enjoying the Okanagan where my parents live.

Shawna and Skott Enns’ travel blog is called Get Up and Globe http://www.getupandglobe.com and provides a great assortment of quirky, funny, and personal stories as they dove into their surroundings. They are an outgoing pair and it’s easy to enjoy their sense of humour as they navigate adventure after adventure. They will soon once again reside in Regina, Saskatchewan.

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How many women do you think it would take to pull a 40,000 pound Semi-truck? Curves Regina set out to answer that question when they presented the First Annual Tug for Ta-tas on September 22, 2012. This amazing event was produced to recognize Curves Not for Sissies Day and support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Women from Regina and surrounding area, including the Lingerie Football League’s Regina Rage, pulled a Warner Industries Freightliner 100 feet! The goal for Curves owners, Sandi Ellert Day and Tracy Thompson, was to bring women of all shapes and sizes together to prove the strength of a woman. Teams of 10 or 12 worked to tug the semi the full distance. When they were done, volunteers stepped up to make impromptu teams of 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 and even 2 women! Curves coaches and spectators were on hand to cheer them on. The crowd went wild when each team successfully pulled the semi across the finish line and Warner blew his horn! Then Sarah stepped up. She had already pulled as part of a team, but she wanted to do it alone. She made it 25 feet before other participants joined in and helped her pull the remaining 75 feet. She serves as an inspiration to every woman who thought she was too small or too big, too weak or too shy. Thompson and Ellert Day credit the commitment of their members to the Curves circuit and their program Curves Complete – a 90 day plan that includes diet, exercise, and motivation. “Women are tired of fad diets and the rollercoaster that comes with it. If you like toast you should be able to enjoy it and lose weight,” states Ellert Day. Curves Complete delivers customized meal plans that do not eliminate food groups, weekly personal coaching that addresses the emotional and behavioural sides of eating, and a community of support in addition to their amazing 30 minute circuit. “My goal is for a woman to never walk through my door wanting lose the same 20 pounds she just lost. I want her to understand food, how to put it together without numbers rolling around in her head, and especially how to live a full life and maintain her weight,” said Thompson. This was a first annual event. All women are challenged to come out next year to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and show their strength. It is a truly empowering day! 40 |

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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

Historically Rich - Indian Head I willingly admit l am not the biggest history buff. Much to my surprise, the history of Indian Head grabbed my interest and held it, resulting in an enjoyable day trip to this harmonious little town. Like most small towns, Indian Head has pretty much one of everything: a grocery store, a museum, a main street. What sets Indian Head apart is how richly these commonplace locations are steeped in history because of the dedication the town has to restore and cherish the old rather than rebuild the new. By the end of my visit, I was hooked. Where it all started My first stop, the historic Bell Barn, may be the oldest tourism attraction in Saskatchewan. For 132 years, people have been coming to Indian Head to see the original and recently restored round barn. Built as the first of its kind in the province as part of a corporate farm by Major William R. Bell in 1882, it exists as one of the oldest and historically significant agricultural buildings in Saskatchewan. How cool is that? My excitement about history was sparked. This guy Bell was truly ahead of his time. This guy had vision. This guy had moxy. Hailing from Ontario, Bell saw a grand opportunity in the area now known as Indian Head to run a corporate farm. In one short year, he built 90 buildings and farmed the area where nothing had existed but grasslands. In order to make the barn defensible he opted to utilize the round shape. The space today can be viewed May through September, or during the off season on a personalized tour by the informative tour guide, Jerry Willerth. As well, the loft area can be rented out for meetings and special events. It is truly a special space and perfect to rent out for a party or barn dance. Find the Bell Barn left off highway 1 onto highway 56 (approx 2 km). To rent/view the Bell barn, contact Jerry Willerth 306-695-2086 / Bellbarn.ca

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Continuing Bell’s Vision The real appeal of Indian Head is the progressive attitude and fondness that the town and residents have displayed through their efforts to embrace history. It is clear that they accept revitalization and preservation as solid options as opposed to building new. As the town continues to meet the needs of its ongoing growth, they seem well poised as they determine how best to maintain the historical quality of their town. Grand Indeed A good example of this is Grand Avenue. The town’s main street takes you through a beautiful residential neighbourhood where glorious early century homes can be spotted all around and then leads you into the downtown. What is so notable about Indian Head is that there are so many beautiful old homes and buildings that allow you to embrace the nostalgia. Deeper in the residential areas, historical homes turned Bed and Breakfasts can be found. Inspired by these remarkable buildings hailing from another time, I imagined myself staying a while pretending I lived here in days of old. My newfound love for history flared. Interactive museum Since I was already knee deep in history, I gave into it some more. I eagerly listened to long time collector and sport enthusiast Ken McCabe tell the stories behind the collection of sports memorabilia that exists in the town’s Rural Sports Hall of Fame. I was enveloped in a room of memorabilia that was impressive, varied and expansive. The name of the museum is misleading. Yes, there are many, many pieces that reflect the rich sport culture found within the province over the past 100 years or so, but there is so much more. What blew me away was the amount of memorabilia this satellite location (of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame) held that seemed so unique and impressive. From Calvillo signed footballs, and Olympic outfits, to perhaps the first #99 jersey, it was overwhelming to see how much McCabe has been able to collect. The stories behind the pieces, however, were the best part. If you have the chance to visit this museum and are fortunate enough to have Ken McCabe guide you through it, you will not regret the opportunity.

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Call today for your free in-home consultation. Ken encourages the rare museum experience of being hands-on by allowing visitors to touch, feel and even try on various items. Find the Rural Sports Hall of Fame at 4 Dewdney Street. Even more history If I wasn’t down the history rabbit hole far enough, I also learned that the town office offers a Heritage Walking Tour that will take you through many of the town’s residences and buildings providing you with the history behind them. There is also the Indian Head Museum - housed in the historic 1907 Indian Head Fire Hall. The museum features exhibits on two floors in the main Fire Hall Building, in the Back Room (formerly a horse stable), the Museum Yard, the Military Building, the Country Garage, and the Carpenter and Blacksmith shops.

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Two non-historic stops to make on Grand Avenue 1. The Indian Head Bakery Stop in for lunch, pick up a loaf of bread or some fresh dinner buns and leave completely satisfied. At the owner’s suggestion, I tried the club sub. It was made with real turkey and real ham (visualize my jaw dropping) – no processed stuff. It was so good! I also made sure to bring home a slew of their fresh cinnamon buns. 2. Yellow Butterfly Boutique & Design It always surprises me when I come across a town boutique that has truly different clothing than you can find in the city. Owner and former costume designer, Glenda Wales imports her lines from the west coast while also supporting local Saskatchewan talent. With an eye for the unique and a fondness for eco-friendly, she achieves the goal of making her boutique offerings fun, funky and affordable. Other cool things about Indian Head Did you know? The television sitcom “Little Mosque on the Prairie”, which ran from 2007-12, was filmed in Indian Head mainly on Grand Avenue (and Toronto).

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‘Light the Lights’ Winter Festival – Celebrate the beginning of winter in late November and see the town decorated for the Christmas season with 15,000 festive lights. Join their Snowmobile Club - Situated along the #1 Highway in South East Saskatchewan, the Trans Canada Trail Drifters Inc. Snowmobile Club is a non-profit membership corporation. 55 kilometres of Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association designated trail joins the communities of Indian Head, Sintaluta and Wolseley with the snowmobile trails at Grenfell to the East and the Fort Qu’Appelle area. Other winter activities include cross-country skiing and ice fishing on nearby Katepwa Lake. Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) – A nursery shelterbelt centre that was first set up in 1902 features a picnic area with nature trails along with tree nursery and floral displays. It is currently slated to close but there is opposition to keep that from occurring.

About the writer: Jenn Smith Nelson is a freelance travel writer/blogger/photographer who is a sky lovin’, prairie wonderer 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.

Moms, Grab Some “Me Time” With These Tips Moms are the true jacks-of-all-trades. They are the chefs who get meals on the table and lunches packed; the chauffeurs who get kids where they need to be; the doctors who bandage up scrapes; the listeners to problems big and small; the social directors of playdates and parties; and so much more.

• Watching kids read can remind moms how relaxing it is to escape in the pages of a riveting novel. Get mom-friends together and form a book club, so there’s always an excuse to take a break. Tell kids you’re doing Mommy-homework, because the book club is meeting soon.

With all that they do, moms rarely get a moment to take a break and enjoy a bit of time for themselves.

• As the sun sets, parents want to wind down, but sometimes kids, especially colicky babies, wind up. A nice walk is a great way to calm a child down. When the kids get older, keep walking at sunset. It’s a great way to take a break from the chaos of the house and soothe yourself.

Dr. Wendy Walsh, busy single mom, TV personality and college professor, understands what it’s like to be busy. Here are her tips for helping other moms sneak a little “me time.” • All moms should take a guilt-free break during their busy day. Try arriving at school carpool early. Turn off the car engine, tune into a favorite radio station and reach into your bag for a favorite snack – like a Keebler Granola Fudge Bar. The granola bars are 150 calories and contain 3 grams of fiber*.

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Health and Wellness

Taking Steps to Cure Blood Cancer There are currently more than 100,000 Canadians living with or in remission from one of the many forms of blood cancer. Sadly, every 29 minutes, another Canadian is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma. Women are diagnosed less frequently than men; however the statistics remain disconcerting. 1 in 75 females will develop leukemia in their lifetime. Leukemia does not have a good prognosis, with a current 5 year survival rate of 55 percent. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is the fifth most common cancer in Canada. 1 in 51 females will develop this form of blood cancer, and the 5 year survival rate is 63 percent. By comparison, Hodgkin’s lymphoma is one of the most curable forms of cancer, and mortality rates continue to drop. Myeloma is much rarer, with only 1 in 157 females in Canada being diagnosed. The prognosis for this form of blood cancer is not good, with only a 5 year survival rate of 37 percent. Despite these grim statistics, there is a lot of hope. Organizations such as The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC), the country’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to blood cancer, is hard at work improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Through their fundraising efforts, they assist with lifesaving blood cancer research across Canada. There are so many positive breakthroughs happening as a result. 46 |

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by Aviva Zack

One of the biggest fundraising efforts of the LLSC that happens across the country, including in Saskatoon every fall, is an event called Light the Night. Participants raise funds and walk 5 km along the beautiful river valley carrying glowing balloons at dusk. Red balloons represent supporters; white balloons are carried by cancer survivors; gold balloons represent those walking in memory of someone they have loved and lost to blood cancer. At this year’s Light the Night walk on September 29, hundreds of participants gathered in Meewasin Park to celebrate the courage and strength of those affected by cancer. The energy and feeling of hope was palpable, as a pipe and drum Highland Band led the walkers to the start line and the Prairiefire Cheerleaders cheered walkers on as they crossed the finish line. With so many Canadians affected by leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, it is essential to keep taking steps towards a cure. Although this year’s walk is over, the fight to find a cure for blood cancer is far from over. For information about how to get involved go to www.lightthenight.ca.

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Address: 700 Broad Street, Regina, SK. Call: 1 888 977 2222 • Text: 306 581 5522 fiatregina.ca

BUILT TO LAST

Every new Crawford home is built to give you years of worry-free enjoyment and energy savings. Compared with an older home, your annual savings can be substantial in energy efficiency, as well as repair and replacement costs. An older, resale home can’t offer the technology that comes standard in our homes. From windows to HVAC systems, every Crawford home is designed and built to exacting standard to help you live healthier and save each year on your energy bills. Repair and replacement of major components in an older home can also add up, creating additional costs beyond the purchase price. Save yourself time and expense with a new, energy-efficient Crawford home. Crawford Homes is the Leader in Energuide, Energy Star® and R-2000 Homes.

Crawford Homes Exclusive Gold Warranty 2-5-10-Lifetime Best Warranty In the Industry 2 Year • Door to Door • Workmanship • Material Protection • Parts & Labour Windows 5 Year • Furnace Parts • Windows • Cabinets • Water and Leak Protection 10 Year • Sealed Units • Water Heater • Major Structural Defects

(306)525-9801

info@crawfordhomes.ca

533 Victoria Ave.|Regina, Sk.|Canada S4N 0P8

Crawford Realty

Lifetime • Cabinet Hardware • Window Truth Hardware • Silent Floor System • Weiser Door Knobs • Wirsbo Waterlines • Fireplaces & Heat Exchangers • Shingles