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A Day in the Life

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Cover Story Saskatchewanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Olympic Star

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Olympic Star Shines Bright By: Gail Jansen-Kesslar

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Saskatchewan’s Olympic Star Shines Bright In the early morning hours of August 9, an average of 1.6 million Canadians tuned in to watch the Canadian Women’s Olympic Soccer team face down France in a historic bronze medal match. As one midfielder took to the pitch wearing Team Canada jersey #6, her long blonde hair swinging in it’s telltale ponytail, a cheer went up across Twitter and Facebook all over Saskatchewan – for one of it’s own was in the game. The Canadian Women’s National team went on to win that match and the bronze medal that came with it, elevating soccer in Canada to an all-time high on the National stage. For Saskatoon’s Kaylyn Kyle, it was a moment she’ll never forget. “In my wildest dreams I would never have thought I’d be playing on the National team, let alone winning an Olympic medal, having all

Kyle admits she didn’t last long. “You can imagine, a small city girl moving to one of the biggest cities in Canada – it was a little bit scary,” says Kyle. “I think I lasted two games out there.” Lucky for Kyle the couple of games she did play had been seen by a National Team Coach who invited her to her first camp. From there, as they say, the rest is history. The following summer Kyle returned to Vancouver, where she not only continued as a member of the Whitecaps, but where she also was invited to join the National Team. A grueling schedule that saw Kyle reach a career high of 35 games leading up to the Olympics. From January 2012 to the day she headed to the Olympics, Kyle played a total of 13 world class pressure-filled games, where her

“In my wildest dreams I would never have thought I’d be playing on the National team, let alone winning an Olympic medal.” of Canada so inspired by our performance,” says Kyle, back home for a much needed rest. “It’s a pretty cool feeling.”

spot on the Olympic team was never assured until it was down to the last five games.

One of only 16 players and two goalies to make the Olympic roster from a pool of 30 players across Canada, it took a lot of hard work for 23 year old Kyle to reach the top.

“You had to have a good game every game you played in that period,” says Kyle. “So that was a little bit scary. These weren’t teams ranked 137th in the world or anything like that, this was top 20 teams. It took a lot of hard work and a lot of dedication and drive just to make the team. I was extremely lucky.”

Journey to the Olympics For Kyle the journey to the Olympics started when she was very young. A consummate athlete who grew up “playing every sport imaginable,” Kyle excelled in many, including competitive diving and gymnastics in addition to soccer. But demanding practice schedules, and the need to balance school, soon had Kyle having to make a choice that in the end wasn’t at all as difficult as she had imagined. “I picked soccer, because it kept me on my toes,” says the energetic Kyle. “Diving was great, but it was a lot of standing around, and I need to always be on the move and doing something.” With her focus pinpointed on one sport alone, Kyle’s abilities soon started to shine, drawing the attention of Saskatoon soccer officials, who made exceptions for Kyle by allowing her to attend camps with her male counterparts, and who allowed her to play two age levels up from where she normally would have played. “That was amazing for me,” says Kyle. “Because if they wouldn’t have done that, there’s no way I would have made it as far as I have.” At age 14, Kyle was scouted by the Vancouver Whitecaps, and moved on her own to Vancouver for the summer. Soon homesick,

Overcoming Devastation Going into the Olympics, Kyle and her teammates knew they had what it took to make the podium, and as soon as they saw the draw, they set to work on preparing themselves for the teams they’d face, including the U.S., against whom they had suffered a devastating 4-0 loss during the qualify final in January. “We wanted the podium,” says Kyle. “And we knew we could podium. I think we were the best prepared team leading into that tournament tactically, mentally, physically, and emotionally - our coach basically laid everything out for us.” Defeat would once again hit them in a controversial game against the U.S., that saw the beginnings of Canada’s rallying movement behind the team. But with the podium still in their sights, the team had their moment of angst, and then put it all behind them as they prepared for their match against France, considered one of the best teams in the world. “The day after the U.S. game we sat down as a team and had an hour vent session where you got to say whatever you wanted to, positive or negative, just to get it off your chest. And then that was it,” says Kyle. “We forgot about it after the hour and we weren’t al-

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lowed to say anything more. We just dropped it because we knew we had to use all of our energy and focus for the game against France.” Behind them all the way, were their fellow Canadians back home, who watched in earnest as Diana Matheson in the 92nd minute of the game, scored Canada’s winning goal.

hundreds and hundreds of people saying “you inspired us,” and “we want to be you” was the most surreal thing I had ever experienced,” says Kyle. “And as a 23 year old from Saskatchewan, seeing a little girl that’s maybe 7 or 8 with my jersey on with my last name on the back, saying that she wanted to be me someday … that was something that I couldn’t even have imagined.”

Back to Normal “I don’t think we realized how many lives that we had actually touched,” says Kyle regarding the outpouring of support the team received both following their U.S. game and prior to the bronze medal. For Kyle, and her teammates it was a level of support that was eluded to when they looked at Facebook, Twitter and news feeds following the games, but one that really hit home the moment they set foot back on Canadian soil. “Stepping off the plane in Toronto and seeing hundreds and 10 |

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For Kyle, back at home after a whirlwind tour following the Olympics that saw her attending Fashion Week in New York, meeting Donald Trump, and young heart throbs Zac Efron and Justin Bieber, before heading to Toronto to support the National men’s team, what she’s hoping the immediate future will hold is some much needed sleep and some quality time with her family, her biggest supporters. “We’ve been on the go since the Olympics – and it’s been for the positive, not negative at all, but these next couple of weeks there’s going to be a lot of media, and public speaking engagements, as

well as going out into communities and meeting youth teams and doing signings.” Taking the fall off from soccer, Kyle will enjoy a bit of rest and head to Ireland to visit her sister before she hits the gym hard again in November and December to prepare for January’s camps and more matches on the National team circuit. A circuit she plans to be a part of for as “long as her body will hold out.” “I was at a Lululemon summit recently, and I was asked what’s my vision for the next 20 years,” says Kyle. “Obviously the next ten years will be very soccer based, I hope to still have a World Championship Medal around my neck, and possibly even one or two more Olympic medals. After that I think I would like to stay somehow in the world of soccer, whether that be on TV or with a big corporation doing PR work. I’m a people person, I love talking, so definitely something to do with sports still, maybe I’ll even do some coaching.”

The Saskatchewan Advantage While some might suggest that being from Saskatchewan made it all the harder for Kaylyn Kyle to excel, Kyle herself believes it was one of the things that elevated her to a National position. With fewer players in the mix, simply because of the province’s smaller population base, Kyle says her ability to stand out from the crowd was made all the easier. “That’s how I got noticed,” says Kyle. “And it got me to where I am today. That gave me the opportunity. And while some might get an opportunity and just be thankful that they got that sort of recognition coming from someplace small, and that it’s good enough for them. For me it wasn’t. When I was given that opportunity I held on tight and never let it go. Today I’m up against some of the best players in the world, and I’m still holding tight and working hard for it, because it’s the best feeling in the world.” “Soccer is the most registered sport in Canada. It’s even more than hockey or football, but with hockey they’ve won championships, they’ve won Olympic medals, they’ve won World medals so it’s easy for kids to be inspired by them. But now kids in soccer can look at our team after the Olylmpics and say “I want to be a Christine Sinclair scoring three goals against the States and winning a medal. I want to be like them.” “I think it’s amazing what this will mean for soccer in Canada.”

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There’s nothing women enjoy more than sharing knowledge, especially when it involves a great new idea, product or service that will make other women feel better about themselves.

Kim Chesterton isn’t just sharing knowledge of a new product and service, she’s demonstrating it to other women free. She believes so strongly in Venus Freeze that if you call her at 596-3473, she will schedule a session for you at her Skincare Centre in Emerald Park, at 330 Great Plains Road (The Colour Lounge). Venus Freeze is a non-invasive anti-aging treatment that can turn back the hands of time as far as body and facial appearance goes. The sensation induced by the treatment resembles that of a hot rock massage, so the client emerges refreshed, rejuvenated, and looking younger …. a feeling every busy modern woman can appreciate. These treatments will smooth wrinkles, tighten skin, improve cellulite and reduce measurements, all without surgery. Venus Freeze is completely safe and pain free, and advertised as the Number One Skin Tightening Treatment in the world. On Kim’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/NuBodyFx, you can see amazing testimonials and photographs as well as links to television shows such as The Doctors, where Venus Freeze was featured on September 20th. There’s also a description from Kim: “The latest in Technology for Skin & Body Treatments to safely and effectively reduce cellulite, diminish wrinkles and tighten skin for both face and body!!!” Kim opened her Skincare Centre in August and is excited about being “in on the ground floor” as Venus Freeze arrives in Saskatchewan. She offers various package treatments at several different price points, an option that just might provide the perfect Christmas shopping opportunity for many men, especially if the ladies in their lives drop not-so-subtle hints between now and the Holiday Season. Here’s another quote from Kim that reveals how sincere she is about her belief in the product and her desire to assist as many women as possible in benefiting from it: “Want to know what Venus Freeze feels like and what it can do for you? I invite you to come for a Free Demo by appointment; just call me at 596-3473 and book some time!” FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | ISSUE 11, OCTOBER 2012 | 13

New to the Spotlight Kerri Senkow by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Things are really starting to happen for Kerri Senkow, the young Regina-based singer-songwriter who released her second album in May. More recently she was showcased as a local musician at the Canadian Country Music Awards in Saskatoon. She’s an overnight success that’s been three years in the making. “I was asked a couple of weeks ago, ’what do you do?’ says Senkow. “I said ’I’m a musician’. They said, “No, I mean what do you do for a job.” I thought about it for a minute and wondered, do people not realize that I do this full-time?” “I guess I had better start letting people know,” she laughs. One of the few musicians who can indeed make a living doing what she loves, despite not yet having received national fame or recognition, Senkow says she attributes her ability to remain gainfully employed as a musician simply to her willingness to remain “open”. By not pegging herself into any one style or genre of music, she says, she has the advantage of being able to appeal to many different people and many different markets. And she plays it all, from country, to rock and folk and children’s music. “I think it just shows that I’m open to everything,” says Senkow. “I’m very open-minded and I just love music period. Entertaining is what I was born to do.” She taught herself to play guitar at the age of 20, partly out of a deep desire to play, and partly out of a deep desire to earn money to replace a stolen car. Now, nine years in, Senkow has graduated from busking on Regina’s corners to playing some of the province’s most illustrious shows, including the Saskatchewan Country New Music Showcase, for the third year running. She’s also played the annual Baby Expo, which shows just how varied her talent runs. For Senkow, who performs cover songs as well as her own originally written pieces, it’s less about the songs she plays, and more about the response she gets back from her audience. This is especially true when she gets to interact with them like when she plays for kids. “That, to me, is probably one of the most rewarding feelings. When I’m out there and there’s anywhere from 30 to 500 kids, just the look in their eyes…there’s no better feeling.” Photos by Ben Checkowy 2012 14 |

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Cracking jokes and pandering to both the kids and their parents, sometimes, says Senkow, she love her job so much she almost feels guilty getting paid to do it. Her love of performing for children is just one of the many reasons Senkow has taken so writing her own children’s songs. She’s hoping to release a children’s album sometime in the near future. Soon enough, says Senkow, so that her own young daughter can still appreciate it and not think mom is “lame” for doing it. “I really want her to be a part of that,” says Senkow, “so that when we’re older we can listen to and remember back when she was little.” Till then, Senkow says she’ll continue on her musical journey, continuously evolving as she feels her way around the music business as a whole. “When I first started three years ago, I didn’t really do my research; I wasn’t really knowledgeable especially in Regina, but I got really familiar with the people and other local musicians, and just talking with people. I think I’ve figured out my own way of doing things.” “I was trying almost too hard in the beginning,” adds Senkow. “I wanted as many shows as possible, I wanted as many articles, as many …everything. Now, I realize I’m not in that big of a rush, and I’m taking a more philosophical approach. Now it’s becoming more important to me to just make people smile through my music, whether it’s kids or adults. Just share my music. I want to get my music out there and to have people listen to my songs and be able to relate to them.” And while Senkow’s music may not fit all nice and neat into one packaged genre, the one commonality that ties all of Senkow’s music together, from children’s music, to country, to folk-rock is the underlying message of strength and hope that runs through it all.

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“I think it’s more of just me – I may not be the very best guitar player, or have the perfect voice, but I am really passionate about sending a positive message, and letting people know that they can do anything they want to do. No matter what they think is holding them back.” “I believed I could become a musician, and here I am.”

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Thirteen years ago, Joanne Brothwell wrote her father’s memoire and learned that writing is complex, difficult and time-consuming. For the next decade, her time and energy was consumed by marriage, having children and being out in the workaday world, but an idea began to percolate in her mind and, in 2008, she realised that she simply had to get it down on paper. Four months later she had a first draft, which she describes as “flowery purple prose absolutely littering the entire manuscript”. Next she enlisted beta readers, critique partners and a paid editor in an effort to produce a novel suitable for publication. “I had many moments of wanting to just quit and walk away before my ego was completely destroyed,” Joanne admits. “But I persevered!” Publishing can be a cutthroat business and the advent of epublishing has complicated the industry; finding a publisher can present tremendous hurdles, especially for a first-time novelist. “I queried so many agents and publishers I lost count,” Joanne told me. “After each rejection, I went back and polished my manuscript even more.” All that polishing consumed many more hours, which were difficult to find in the life of a busy mother of two. Finally, Joanne got the call …. or rather, the email, offering her a publishing contract with Crescent Moon Press. “I signed,” she grins, “and nine months later, I held my print book in my hot little 16 |

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF DANIELLE ROBSON

By: Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Danielle Robson starts her day at 5:00 each morning, heading to the Tim Hortons on Fairlight Drive in Saskatoon to work the drivethru, a location that can see upwards of 200 customers an hour during its peak times. She does this before heading to her office where she daily tackles the mounds of paperwork and forms that come with owning five Tim Hortons franchises, and another set to open in just a few weeks.

good for anything, and my managers see that, which I think instills in them a better work ethic.”

“It’s a good way to start my day,” says Robson. “You don’t even have time to stop and think.”

After waving goodbye to the staff at Fairlight Drive, Robson heads over to her nearby office, otherwise known as “command central”, where the majority of the daily dealings of managing five Tim’s and 175 staff members takes place.

For Robson, as a franchise owner, having that early morning handson experience is an integral part of her own management philosophy. “It keeps me in touch with the business, and keeps me in touch with my guests and the needs of my staff,” says Robson. “The bottom line is I don’t want to be one of those people who just sits at a desk and orders people around. I get in there, and get my hands dirty. If the washrooms need to be cleaned, I clean them. If the floors need to be scrubbed, I’m scrubbing floors. I’m not too 18 |

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“I think everything stems from the top down,” adds Robson, “and if I were to be one of those people that just sat at a desk, I’d expect my managers would do the same. I want more from them. I wouldn’t ask anyone to do anything I wouldn’t do or haven’t done.”

“It has a boardroom, and a lot of storage for all of our backup equipment,” says Robson. “There are also three computer desks: one for my husband who takes care of the majority of our ordering, one for our manager who deals with the majority of any maintenance issues, and one for me, who looks after the majority of human resources. It’s kind of our central area. It’s where everyone convenes, and where we host the majority of our staff meetings.”

At 10 a.m. Robson turns off her computer and heads out the door to make the rounds at her other four locations, handling crises as they pop up – and they always pop up. Everything from equipment failure, to running out of product, and even customer fights. It’s a life that’s a far cry from the law career Robson had envisioned when she attended university in Edmonton fresh off the farm, when a chance conversation with her best friend’s father in Edmonton, himself a Tim Hortons franchise owner, led her to leave school, and put all her eggs in one basket.

“The THCF takes disadvantaged kids and send them to camp for free,” says Robson. “There, even though many of them come from very tough backgrounds, they get the opportunity to just be a kid, and to develop lifelong skills that help them to grow into positive, contributing members of their community.” “As a restaurant owner, it’s one of the great things we get to be involved in. The Foundation sent over 15, 000 kids to camp this year and the experiences each of them has is lifelong. It offer

“I had no clue what I was getting into,” says Robson. “When my father and I applied for our first franchise, everything happened quickly. In the span of three weeks I went from being a university student, to being a Tim Horton’s owner and heading to Oakville for training.” Following training Robson headed back to Saskatoon where she worked 78 days straight, often working 20 hour days just to get the store up and running. “That was 10 years ago when we thought we were so busy,” laughs Robson. “And now, I can’t even tell you how we got to where we are today. It just sort of snowballed. The opportunities that Tim Hortons has brought me have been simply amazing.” Today, in addition to her soon-to-be six locations, Robson also juggles the pressures of marriage, home life, the building of a new home, and the needs of two small children. “We always joke that if I’m not having a baby, I’m building a house, or opening a store,” says Robson. “But that’s just how I am. I love to be busy.” And busy she is. Unlike many other new mothers, as a self-employed business woman, Robson says there was no maternity leave to speak of. “I started back to work two weeks after my daughter was born,” says Robson, “and two days after my son. He was born on Friday and I had to do payroll on Monday, so it was back to work.”

them a chance to just escape from their everyday lives and to learn about themselves and grow into the people they want to be. If you were to meet these kids and hear the stories about where they are from and how they are growing up you would want them to go to camp forever,” adds Robson. “It is just such an amazing and lifechanging opportunity.” Looking back on her own journey thus far, Robson marvels at how

I don’t want to be one of those people who just sits at a desk and orders people around. I get in there, and get my hands dirty Life isn’t all crazy for Robson though. As a business owner, she has the luxury of being able to bring her kids with her “here, there and everywhere,” as she makes her rounds. She also is fortunate to be able to employ a nanny, whom she refers to as her “second husband.” “She makes my world go round,” laughs Robson. “And I could not survive life without her.” The same goes for the rest of her staff. Robson says she’s been blessed to have hired some really good, loyal people, some of whom have been with her for the entire ten years. In addition to the opportunities that franchise ownership has brought her on a business level, being a part of the Tim Horton’s organization has also brought Robson a certain level of personal gratification as a Tim Horton’s Children’s Foundation (THCF) Ambassador.

much she has changed over the past years - from a naïve university student focused on a law career, to a successful business owner, wife and mother. “Owning the stores has taught me how to be resilient and never stagnant,” says Robson. “I think it’s also given me a lot of confidence that I might not have had otherwise. If I had continued with law, I’d probably just be finishing articling now, and just starting my life. Instead I’m well into it, married, with two beautiful kids, and a business that I love.” As for her own coffee drinking habits, ironically enough, unlike the rest of her family, Robson herself is a dedicated tea drinker. She loves the steeped tea that Tim Hortons offers, and has never actually tasted the coffee that her customers line up around the block for. “I hear it’s great though,” laughs Robson. FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | ISSUE 11, OCTOBER 2012 | 19

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Ceramic tile is able to cope with wear, pressure, damage and is hard-wearing and easy to clean. All in all a great choice for countertops. Pros: can be done by most able homeowners; takes hot pans; easy to clean; wide range of price, colour, texture and design. Cons: uneven surface; tiles can chip or crack; grout lines stain; custom-designed tiles are very costly. Laminates

They’re made of plastic-coated synthetics with a smooth surface that’s easy to clean. The pieces are cut to size and finished on the ends. Pros: hundreds of colours and patterns; easy to look after; durable; low-cost. Cons: scratches and chips difficult to repair; seams show; end finishing and front edge choices pricey. Wood or Butcher Block

Butcher-block counters are enjoyed by many, useful and mature into a good looking golden tone over the years. Wood has a divine warm look and is found in a wide range of colours and finishes. Hardwoods such as maple and oak are most often used as countertop woods and when distressed look timeworn and real. Pros: easy to clean; smooth; can be sanded and resealed; forgiving to fragile glass; great for kneading dough or rolling pastry and over time gets a golden patina. Patina is the valued change of a surface through age and exposure, over time. Cons: can be damaged by water and stains over time; scratches must be oiled or sealed. 22 |

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Natural materials like soapstone counters are common in cottage kitchens. Soapstone is in most cases dark grey in colour and has a smooth feel. It is often seen in historic homes but is also used in modern homes as both a countertop and sink material. Pros: rich, deep colour; smooth feel; somewhat stain resistant; smooth, soapy touch as they are made of mineral talc, quartz, and other minerals; softer and less porous than granite, so if gives your kitchen a softer, homier feel while still keeping the means to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; heat safe. Cons: costly; needs regular looking after; may crack and darken over time. Marble

For countertops and backsplashes, white Calcutta marble is drawing notice because its brown and yellow tones provide a ready-made patina look. Because of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really high price tag, marble is not often seen on the countertops of whole kitchens. To get the luxurious look, I suggest using it on an island or inset at a baking centre. Pros: waterproof; heatproof; beautiful. Cons: expensive; porous; stains easily; can scratch; may need resealing every so often. Concrete Counters

If you have countertops in unusual shapes, cast in place concrete is a good choice for your kitchen. Pros: heat and scratch resistant; can be colour-tinted; looks exotic and unusual; new treatments take care of cracking; additives reduce the ability for stains to soak in; new finishes are more decorative. Cons: mid to high range on cost due to custom work; cracking is possible; can look somewhat industrial; porous but can be sealed.

Pulls, Cabinet Hardware Cup-style drawer pulls, such as those that might have been found in an old-fashioned general store, lend an extra dash of period flavour to your cottage kitchen. Choose a finish with patina, such as oil-rubbed bronze or brushed nickel. Keep cabinets light and play them up with old-fashioned freezer handles or large wooden knobs. Hardware finishes such as oiled or antique bronze, or even copper complete your millwork. Open Shelving Not so long ago, kitchens didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the banks of upper cabinetry that are standard in most homes now. What they had instead was open shelving whitewashed or painted a light colour, with stacks of plates and bowls, tins of dry goods and baskets of fruits and vestibules. And in cottage interiors, what went before is still good today although nowadays the look is as much fancy as it is useful. Open shelving in Cottage kitchens often goes right on up to the ceiling. Plate racks held up with brackets or corbels express the cottage style. Keep them simple but majestic in manner and look. The open shelves give a fitting place to display your china and antiques, collectables or every day dishes. Beadboard was often used on walls as wainscoting and it still works well as backing for open shelving. Needless to say open shelves are not for the for ever topsy-turvy. Dishware such as ironstone, creamware or basic white porcelain, make ideal additions on your open shelves. In Next Issue

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1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced Good olive oil 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Kosher salt and black pepper 3 tablespoons dried cranberries 3/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 8 ounces baby arugula 1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, sliced 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1 lime, juiced salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and lime zest. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.

Place the butternut squash on a baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss. Roast the squash for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender. Add the cranberries to the baking sheet for the last 5 minutes. While the squash is roasting, combine the orange juice, vinegar, and shallots in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cider is reduced to about 1/4 cup. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Place the arugula in a large salad bowl and add the roasted squash mixture, the walnuts, and the grated Parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add sweet potatoes, and chicken stock. Season with cumin, chili flakes and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Puree the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender, just a bit past half way to avoid spillage. Whisk peanut butter into the soup, and heat through. Stir in lime juice, and salt. Ladle into warm bowls, and top with a dollop of the reserved sour cream.

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Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing 1 1/2 cups cubed whole wheat bread 3 3/4 cups cubed white bread 1 pound ground turkey sausage 1 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup chopped celery 2 1/2 teaspoons dried sage 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley 1 cooked turkey liver, finely chopped 3/4 cup turkey stock 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degree C). Spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl. In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. Add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors. Pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apples, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Spoon into turkey to loosely fill.

Glazed Ham 1 (8 pound) bone-in shank ham 4 cups water, or as needed 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 pinch ground cloves Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Place ham in a roasting pan. Pour in water to a 2 inch depth. Cover with a tight fitting lid. Bake for 6 to 8 hours in the preheated oven (all day or all night). Remove from the oven, pour off drippings and reserve. Debone ham, removing any excess fat as well, and return to the roasting pan. Skim fat from the top of the drippings, and discard. In a small bowl, mix one cup of the drippings with honey, brown sugar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce and cloves. Pour this over the ham, cover and return to the oven. Remaining drippings may be discarded or reserved for other uses. Bake for another 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Roast Turkey 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed 2 cups kosher salt 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 large onions, peeled and chopped 4 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cup dry white wine Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Place the bird in a large stock pot, and cover with cold water. Place in the refrigerator, and allow the turkey to soak in the salt and water mixture 12 hours, or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly rinse the turkey, and discard the brine mixture. Brush the turkey with 1/2 the melted butter. Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 onion, 1/2 the carrots, 1/2 the celery, 1 sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Scatter the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover with the white wine.

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.

Roast uncovered 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Carefully turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time, and brush with the remaining butter. Allow the bird to stand about 30 minutes before carving.

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10 Questions with Liz Brass by Marissa Landry

Your city is now branded “Infinite Horizons”; however “I Love Regina” remains a slogan of pride to Reginans. Share with us what it is you love about Regina. I love the sense of community in Regina. I love the one degree of separation and connectedness of the people. I think people work together really well here and we have a particular sense of community that people want to protect. So, even though we are growing, and we talk about infinite horizons, I think it’s important for us to protect that connectedness. There is something about being part of a mid-size city; you get to know your neighbours. I think we have a lot to offer here. We have a lot of diversity and vibrancy considering our size and I think we can build on that. That pride, that I Love Regina, we can maintain even as we grow.

What brought you to Regina 27 years ago, and what keeps you here?

I moved to Regina because I wanted to stay close to home. I grew up near Regina, so it made sense. I did have an opportunity to go away. The thought of going to a big city and being isolated within a large population deterred me. I really wanted to stay here because I felt we have a sense of belonging. It’s also a great place to raise a family. And people here have variety; people from all walks of life get along and work together. It’s exciting to be a part of that kind of unique community.

How did your family and friends react when you revealed your intention to run for Mayor?

Well, it was a surprise. I don’t think people would have considered my future to involve politics; however, over the years, I have been involved in the community. I have been on city committees for 15 years and involved in my children’s school and other community activities. So I think it was an extension of that which led me to run for mayor. People might have been surprised by the fact that I would take on something so different, but at the same time once they thought about it, it made sense. I am somebody who would rise up to a challenge.

How will your education serve you as Mayor?

Certainly the ability to conduct research and consult with people is an asset. I have had experience on community research projects, working with different agencies, gathering information and then forming that into policy initiatives. My first masters’ degree was in Social Studies. With that degree I focused on governance and leadership. As for my PHD in psychology, doctoral students

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are taught to be thorough researchers, and highly ethical. I became very good at assessments. I am able to generalize those skills.

What sparked your interest in politics?

The interest comes through my committee membership with the city. Most recently, I was a ten year member with the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee. Last October I presented at a two day Design Regina forum where the public came together and shared ideas for the ‘Official Community Plan’ which would guide our city for the next 25 years. The people worked hard and I was just so excited to see everyone work together. After that someone suggested I run for mayor. I said “no I am too busy.” Then later someone else mentioned it. It was about a couple weeks after that forum I just woke up, thought of the people at the forum and I thought maybe I should run for mayor. From there I knew it was important to be part of that process. I knew the potential if we all work together. I thought this is what I need to do, and ensure that we fulfill our potential as a city. We are at a time where there is so much opportunity.

You have referenced the need for voters to have a voice in decisions; is there a strategy to make this happen?

We have technology now so people can send a quick email with their thoughts. We can host a forum on the internet or we can have more public forums. I want to remain accessible. I would invite people to email or phone me about issues or concerns. In some form, I want public consultations forums to continue, which would involve brainstorming with administration and council about how to do that. I think we can get better at communicating with citizens and also get better at hearing citizens.

What does a typical weekend with your husband, two teenagers, and a tween look like?

How do you create balance in your life? What does ‘Liz time’ look like?

With my kids, I am always trying to find out what events and activities are going on around town. I look to support local events. I try to give my children experiences, even if it’s simple things like going for a walk or a bike ride together. About a year ago I started taking my kids out for lunch individually so that we can have one- on-one conversation. In the summers, I like to get out to our cottage with the kids and my husband to enjoy the simplicity and the relaxing, quiet pace. That re-energizes me.

You have to get that time and it’s not always easy. I enjoy being with my kids, watching their activities, or being involved in community organizations. But, in personal time, I like to bake and cook. I like to entertain friends. I really enjoy reading and getting involved in an interesting book. I like that quiet time. I love being in the green space, listening to my music or walking the dog. It’s great down time. And just being at home; I love to just be in the back yard and have a coffee with my husband.

Do you have any mentors or women who inspire you?

My mother pursued a lifelong dream of becoming a physician. At 41 years of age she began pre-med. I started university the same year. In seeing her passion for helping people, you could tell it was worth it to her to return to school. I learned that it’s never too late. Attaining her lifelong dream just shows anything is possible. My supervisor in graduate school, Dr. Mary Hampton, was able instil confidence in her students. She believed in them. She understood the challenges of balancing motherhood with graduate school and she was very encouraging.

In 1988 Doreen Hamilton served a one year term as Mayor following the resignation of Larry Schneider. What would it mean to be the first female mayor elected in Regina? I’ve noticed we really can inspire others. To see another woman break through tradition and be a strong leader, it would be historically significant but also bring other layers to the table. As a mother, having that maternal instinct would be an important facet. Having a female mayor would help people to think differently, to wonder if this is possible what else is possible for the city. Furthermore, it will help us to think outside the box and expand our vision.

Another woman is Dr. Liz Ivanocho, who trained me at Child and Youth Services. What stands out is how she maintains ethics and standards in how she practices. I had the good fortune of having her for a mentor. I still continue to learn from her.

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I think we have a lot to offer here. We have a lot of diversity and vibrancy considering our size and I think we can build on that.

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Nancy Buisson never debated what career path she would follow. Her father was an accomplished teacher and administrator for over thirty years; she was brought up to appreciate the value of education and with a sense of giving back by helping the next generation. “He set a standard that I have continually strived to achieve,” she told me. “With both my husband and my sister being teachers, family discussions often center on educational issues.” Attaining her Bachelor of Education at the University of Regina in 1985, Nancy progressed through the school system, teaching at the primary level and then high school level. When she was teach-

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“My favorite places to be are the places where I will find the students – classrooms, hallways and areas where students tend to congregate.” ing at Cochrane High, one of her fellow educators declared her to be the best teacher he knew. The focus of her career has been working with challenging children and youth by building trust, talent, responsibility, and respect. Her various teaching assignments have provided her with experience working with First Nations and Métis students and their families.During her time at Cochrane, Nancy developed a strong affinity with students from difficult backgrounds; these young people often achieve an education against all odds, and some of their teachers go ‘above and beyond’ to help them do that. Nancy Buisson was definitely one of those teachers, involving herself in a Stirling McDowell Research Project that examined the barriers impeding the success of Aboriginal students. “This project served as a focus for my beliefs about the importance of develop32 |

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do well when their needs of belonging, mastery, independence and generosity are met. As her sons neared adulthood, her schedule allowed more freedom to pursue loftier goals. Loving her job and finding fulfillment in the success stories of many of her students, Buisson faced a tough decision when opportunities arose in the school system for her to advance to the position of Vice Principal, a more administrative role removed from teaching in a classroom, although still involving close contact with students. A strong desire to contribute to the community influenced her decision, as did her natural affinity for challenging herself - so she accepted the position of Vice Principal at Scott Collegiate. As she mastered this challenging role, Buisson returned to the

University of Regina and completed her Masters’ degree in Education, considered a necessary qualification for principals in the Saskatchewan education system. Thus, after two and a half years at Scott, she was considered more than competent to move to Dr. George Ferguson School as Principal. After eighteen months there, it was a logical progression to return to Scott Collegiate in the fall, when a principal was needed there. “I can never be certain what my day may hold,” Nancy admitted when questioned about her ‘typical schedule’. “Student learning is the underlying theme that guides my day-to-day work within the facility.” Her days may be spent meeting with community partners who assist with meeting the needs of students, with students providing assistance with issues or barriers that may be impeding their ability to be successful, advocating for youth if there is no one else available to be their advocate. She and her staff spend time with parents or guardians as they work together to achieve what is best for their son or daughter, with staff who are seeking advice or support to move the learning agenda forward, with former students who have heard that there will be a new facility and are wanting one more look at their alma mater.

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“I try to frame the decisions I make based on what is in the best interest of the student(s) in my school,” she explained. “My favorite places to be are the places where I will find the students – classrooms, hallways and areas where students tend to congregate.” According to Nancy, this is a very exciting time to be at Scott Collegiate as a new facility is being planned. “As part of the Regina Public Schools Renewal Plan, we continue to move forward with plans for a future Scott Collegiate/North Central Shared Facility,” she described. “The center will be located at the site of the current Scott Collegiate and will include an upgraded high school, a daycare, a city recreation complex and a public library. Future plans include the possible addition of a community health center. What will make the project unique is the way a variety of community services will be integrated into education. “ Many others share Nancy’s enthusiasm and hope for that project. The vision of everyone involved is to contribute to the North Central community’s vision for a safe, healthy and caring community. Their mission will be to provide services focused on youth and families within a vibrant thriving neighbourhood in North Central Regina. This will be a partnership between community, schools and service providers working collaboratively to improve outcomes in the determinants of health and social well-being. Plans are described on this website: http://northcentralsharedfacility.ca/ vision.html. Several credentials and achievements speak to Nancy Buisson’s dedication. She is a University of Regina Sessional Instructor, a certified Response Ability Pathways (RAP) trainer, member of the board of directors for both Scott Infant and Toddler Centre and Kids First Daycare Centre, and treasurer for the Cochrane Spring Classic (the principle fundraiser for Kids First Daycare). “Busy” hardly describes the lifestyle of one of the most committed and enthusiastic educators in the school system, yet Nancy still manages to enjoy her roles of wife, mother and grandmother, to take the occasional vacation to a sunny clime and to look ‘put together’ and serene as she moves from one role to another. A wellbalanced life … just what every woman strives for.

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THE ‘NO MAKEUP’ MAKEUP Written by Sara Lindsay

Many women are seeking a fresh and easy, every day look that appears effortless. It should also be effortless to apply!

To maintain a youthful, fresh-faced, yet professional look for any age, keep it simple - use products that can be multifunctional and allow for quick and easy application. Foundation is a personal choice but try not to use anything with too much coverage. It can appear cakey and can dull the natural glow of your skin. Use a translucent powder to keep the complexion radiant. Skin should look alive, not matte and unnatural.

The ‘no makeup’ makeup look will subtly accentuate your features and make you appear luminous and natural. The best part is that it should take you less than ten minutes to achieve!

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Maintain tidy, well-groomed brows and use a good coat of mascara on the top and bottom of your lashes. Use a beige shadow in the contour of your eye crease just to accentuate the natural shape of your eye. Use the same colour underneath in place of eyeliner. This will create a soft definition. Try a flesh toned eye pencil on the waterline (inner rim of lower eye line) to create the illusion of bigger, more opened eyes. This works like magic to help brighten your look on sleepy, early mornings. Use a good cheek and lip stain to create a fresh and very natural look. It will appear to be your own natural flush and is very flattering. Stains have great lastability and can be used in a pinch for a quick and very effective brightening of the face. Apply with your ring finger or a foundation brush on the cheek.

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e all love to be as comfortable as possible in our day to day lives, but we also all know that some can take that level of casual a bit too far for particular situations. I like to think there are four levels of casual dress, and each relate to specific situations. Here are the four levels from the least casual to the most to help you figure out which direction to go depending on your lifestyle.

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Just because we use the word casual in this phrase doesn’t give you the goahead to wear yoga pants to work. business casual is a term that was coined when a full suit was no longer a requirement in the office. business casual simply means that you are able to wear things like knit sweaters with dress pants, or a skirt. blazers and blouses are among the most common choices, and dresses can be a great choice as well. T-shirts and other likestyled items are best left out of the office (unless of course you can put a blazer over top and spice it up with jewelry!).

If you don’t have a job that requires you to be in an office daily, then you definitely have a bit more flexibility with your choices. I go around the city to meet with clients, attend creative meetings, or pull wardrobe for photo shoots so I don’t have a specific dress code. However, I do pride myself on presenting the best possible version of myself as often as I can. I might feel like wearing leggings one day…but I pair them with a knit sweater, some cute knee high boots, and a scarf. That way I have a stylish outfit that’s stil casual and super comfortable, but I avoided looking like I didn’t put in effort. Jewelry and accessories usually becomes the key to the dressed up casual platform.

DResseD up CAsuAl

sunDAy CAsuAl

Many women I know don’t love to wear structured blouses or blazers, and some even hate the skinny jean (how could they?!). Dressing up a pair of skinny jeans is perhaps one of the easiest ways to be comfortable and stay ultra stylish. Grab your most comfortable pair of skinny jeans, a button down shirt or tee, a long cardigan, a scarf, and some ankle boots and you’ve got yourself a kil er comfy outfit! Go to the store and grab groceries, meet your friends for a glass of wine or go to a live music show in this – so easy!

We hear the phrase ‘sunday best’ quite often (and it stil applies!), but for me, sunday’s are my one day a week off. I love to be as comfortable as possible. often sunday’s are used for catch ups – friends, housework, groceries, and so on – so I like to put on an outfit that I feel good in, but stil keep in mind that I may need to run some errands. This is where styles of pants similar to lulu lemon (similar items can be found at Wal-Mart, Joe fresh at superstore, and many other inexpensive places) come in handy. I love to wear my lulu tights with a comfy t-shirt (usually a men’s v-neck), a big knit cardigan, and some casual flat boots.

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Everyone Comes Home Eventually (Part One)

by Dale Strawford

What you would do if you could travel for A 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 of world and self-discovery for themselves. Throughout the past 15 months, they have tread lightly on a path around the globe, learning a lot about the world and themselves. Q. You have been travelling for over a year now which pretty much makes you a vagabond. You are kind of used to making wherever you are ‘home’, how will it feel to have a night’s rest back in your home in Regina? I think I will probably have the best sleep ever!! There have been a

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couple of times during this trip when I would have given anything for my own bed-most notably the night we had cockroaches crawling all over the bed frame in Dahkla, Western Sahara and a couple of rough nights sleeping on buses, trains, and airport floors. The only thing is I’ll probably be so excited to be back in our home that I won’t even be able to sleep in. Q. Has your idea of travel changed from this experience or were you always as adventurous as your last year’s travels would appear? This experience has helped me identify the way that I like to travel and how I would like to explore the world going forward. I found that backpacking and being on the move every couple of days

can be very exhausting. Some of my best times on this trip were in the places where we stayed for at least a week. My idea of travel now relates more to choosing one place and staying for long enough to develop relationships with people and have an opportunity to be a part of their everyday life. This means that I’ll miss out on seeing all the sites that my Lonely Planet says are a must, but for me it is a richer form of travel. Q. How many countries did you visit in the last year? In total we touched down in 24 countries, which is still absolutely amazing to me. Q. What was the most challenging part of your trip, both logistically and emotionally? I think the most challenging part of the trip logistically was in the beginning. There were so many things to plan for…what to pack, how many flights to book in advance, how to manage our house from afar. Since neither of us had taken on a trip of this magnitude before it was difficult to know how to approach it and how to be prepared. Skott and I still laugh when we look back on two very stressful days we had at my friend’s house in Lichtenstein. We had planned our first month or so in Europe staying with friends and family and we had officially completed this part of the tripwhich was also the only part of the entire trip that we had planned in advance. All of a sudden when we had no plans and could go absolutely anywhere we wanted we were terrified and had no idea where to go. This feeling of no plans and nowhere to be got much easier though and the last time we were at a point of major decision like this we booked a flight from Bangkok to Guatemala within a couple of hours of research. Without a doubt the most challenging part emotionally for me was simply missing my family and friends. Other times that I have been overseas I’ve had a consistent home base and this definitely made homesickness less of a problem. I found when we were constantly on the move I missed a sense of belonging more often and would be thinking of family and friends. My take on this is that I’m very lucky to have great people in my life to miss…and at the end of the day they were all very supportive of this adventure which helped a lot. Q. What is the place that you will never forget? This is a tough one because we came across so many amazing places but one that I love to share with people is Jordan. This country was never one we expected to visit so I had no preconceived ideas of what it should be like. We arrived completely unprepared just shortly after Christmas and it was fantastic. Believe it or not, I think I was missing the cold weather of winter and Jordan’s capital city, Amman, was pretty chilly. We bought big sweaters from a flea market and toured all over the country taking in a night tour of Petra by candle light, swimming in the Dead Sea and sharing bread with a Bedouin family in the desert. I will also never forget my little five year old brother, Lorenzo, and our adventures with him and his family in Guatemala when we lived with them while studying Spanish.

Q. What misconception about travelling bugs you? I don’t like it when travellers go to places just to take and consume. There can be all kinds of reasons to travel and all kinds of ways to do it, I think that some people go to countries, particularly developing countries, with an idea that they are lucky to have us as tourists and that they need to cater to our Western needs and expectations. I’ll certainly admit that I was sometimes frustrated when things were different than I was used to; but, that being said, I think travelers need to realize that you don’t go to new places to have things the same as what you have at home. Plus your attitude towards differences and how you treat people along your way contributes to the impact of travel on a country and its people…wouldn’t it be great if that were a positive impact not a negative one!? Q. What was your best experience? Skott and I really tried to focus on what we wanted to experience throughout the trip rather than just what we wanted to see. Again, it’s really hard to choose just one but I can certainly say that running a half marathon in Casablanca, Morocco was a highlight. It was tricky training for it while on the road but it was a gorgeous course and an extremely rewarding experience. There were people from all over the world competing and I had never run an international race before. We got to run along the sea and our halfway turnaround point was at the Hassan II Mosque, the biggest Mosque in Morocco. I was so inspired by my surroundings I ran a personal best. Q. What was your most rewarding experience, both from a personal achievement aspect and humanitarian aspect? At the end of November we arrived in Ghana, West Africa, a country that will always be special to me because I lived and worked there for 6 months after university. A friend had set us up with a short volunteering gig with Create Change Now, a Canadian funded organization that focuses on education and water sanitation. Our job was to paint a little two room school house that had just been built in the small community of Tua. The Ghanaian contractor, Mathew, became a great friend. He drove Skott and I to Tua one by one on his motorcycle each day. We mixed the paint by hand (no paint stick) and then worked away until we melted under the African sun and had to call it a day. The kids at the school were so curious about Skott and I that after their classes they would patiently wait for us to finish our painting so that we could play games with them before heading home. We were lucky enough to have the time to stay out there until the whole school was painted. It was so rewarding to work at such a grass-roots level like this, do the work by hand and see all the wonderful kids that would benefit from our work. 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.

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Leading the Way MNP’s Tanya Knight and Trina Warren prove that the world of accounting is no longer a “boys only” club. By: Tricia Radison

For Tanya Knight, Regional Managing Partner for MNP’s North Saskatchewan region, no two days are ever alike. Responsible for overseeing the firm’s offices in Saskatoon, Humboldt, Prince Albert, Melfort and Lloydminster, Knight faces new challenges and opportunities each day. “I spend a lot of time focusing on how we service our clients and how our partners and team interact,” says Knight from her Saskatoon office. “Client service, recruitment, marketing and supporting our team members are all part of my role.” It’s not exactly the vision one has of an accountant. And like her colleague Trina Warren, Regional Managing Partner for MNP’s South Saskatchewan region, Knight isn’t exactly who people expect to encounter when they hear the Regional Managing Partner is in the building. “This is a profession that has always been predominately male and there are still more male partners in the firm, so many people expect to meet a man in this role. They might also expect to see leaders who are in their fifties and sixties, not in their thirties or forties,” says Knight. “I think people are pleasantly surprised when they see that MNP is so forward-thinking, not just in promoting women to create more balance between the genders but also in fostering young leaders.”

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Not so long ago, accounting was a bit of an old boys’ club, but that’s changing. MNP, one of the largest chartered accountancy and business consulting firms in Canada, is leading the change, promoting highly qualified and relatively young women like Knight and Warren to high-profile leadership positions. In fact, the firm, which has more than 70 offices across Canada and 11 full-time offices in Saskatchewan, now has 22 female partners in this province. Knight entered the accounting profession after discovering a passion for business finance while working in a credit union in her hometown in Manitoba. She articled in MNP’s Brandon office, was designated a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2000 and was promoted to manager in 2001. Just five years later, she made partner. In 2011, she was given the opportunity to move to Saskatchewan and lead the region. She snapped it up. “I knew this was a really successful region that was doing a lot of great things,” she says. But she didn’t know what Saskatchewan was like. After talking to a number of people about Saskatoon and getting glowing reviews, she felt comfortable that it would be a good place for business and family life.

A year in and Knight loves her new home. “It has a really friendly feel to it. The people here are not pretentious. They work hard, they play hard and they are willing to invest in relationships.” That’s important because being an accountant, at least at MNP, isn’t just about sitting at a desk crunching numbers. It’s about building strong, trusting relationships that allow for the development of innovative solutions that make a lasting positive impact on businesses and their owners. “I’ve found that entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan’s business community are busy and they see value in having professionals at MNP as part of their business team. That relationship is what is so exciting about the future in this province,” says Knight. Building relationships to help clients and the offices in her region move forward is also important to Warren, who joined MNP in 2006 when the accounting firm she owned in her hometown of Fort St. John, B.C. merged with the company. After the merger, Warren expressed interest in working towards a leadership role and MNP was eager to help her achieve her goal. “They supported me through programs that enhance your ability to lead, helping me build on my strengths and develop the skills I needed to obtain a leadership position and, more importantly, to be successful in it,” she says. Warren, who is responsible for MNP’s offices in Regina, Estevan and Weyburn, chose to move to Saskatchewan in June 2012 because she wanted the opportunity to lead a region and thought that Regina and southern Saskatchewan had many similarities to the Fort St. John region. “My clients are traditionally from the oil and gas sector, and that’s big in this area. There is also a great resemblance between the agriculture and First Nations businesses here with regards to their importance to the local economy. And I thought that Regina, while a bigger city than what I’m used to, was a great size for my family,” says Warren.

Wait. Did she say clients? Yes, both Warren and Knight will deliver accounting and business advisory services to business owners in addition to leading their regions. The ability to work one-on-one with people to help them overcome business challenges, identify opportunities and take their companies to the next level is, after all, one of the main reasons they enjoy accounting. “It’s not just about working with our clients on their accounting, it’s about seeing all angles of their business and offering them a full range of services to help them succeed,” says Warren. MNP offers a wide-range of complementary services including Consulting, Tax, Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk, Investigative & Forensic Services, Succession, and Valuations. There are women leaders in many of these areas, including Elizabeth Nguyen, CA, a Senior Manager with MNP’s Forensics group. She is the only professional in public practice in Saskatchewan who holds a graduate Diploma in Investigative & Forensic Accounting. Both Warren and Knight are encouraged by the changes they’ve seen in the profession recently and hope to see more females enter the accounting field in the future. The profession is well suited to women, who often have natural skill sets that fit well with MNP’s approach, like relationship building and multi-tasking. The firm also values a balanced lifestyle, with family first. That means there can be flexibility in how the workday is structured—a plus for parents—and that there are countless opportunities, especially in thriving markets like Saskatchewan, for those who, like Warren and Knight, may not fit the stereotypical accountant mold. As regional leaders, Knight and Warren look forward to continuing to build on the growth and momentum MNP has seen in Saskatchewan over the last few years. They also look forward to getting to know their new home province and helping their communities achieve success. FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | ISSUE 11, OCTOBER 2012 | 41

Health and Wellness Fall Allergies

by Lee Parent

An allergy is not a disease. It is a reaction to some substance and in extreme cases, that reaction can be life threatening. Worldwide, the rate of allergies is increasing, and that is more than evident in Saskatchewan. As many as one in five Canadians may be afflicted with seasonal allergies, enduring symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes and a scratchy throat. “I just feel miserable,” declared one allergy sufferer I spoke to. “And I certainly don’t look my best, do I?” she sighed, indicating her reddened nose and eyes. Since I’d always connected such symptoms with spring blossoms that produce pollen, I was surprised to learn that autumn allergies can be even more debilitating. In fact, the trend is worsening in Saskatchewan thanks to recent climate changes.

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As many as one in five Canadians may be afflicted with seasonal allergies, enduring symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes and a scratchy throat.

Recent studies suggest that warmer fall weather has extended the life of ragweed, one of the worst culprits in the life of an allergy sufferer. Traditionally, Canadians escaped the influence of allergy-inducing ragweed pollen. However, as the Canadian autumn lengthens and warms, the pollen lingers in the air for a longer period of time each year. This means that Canadians are likely to experience a longer allergy season and worse symptoms in the future, since only the first hard frost kills the plants.

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Ragweed, however, is far from the only allergen in the air as the trees in Saskatchewan turn from green to gold and bronze. The Gramineae family of grasses are considered a major allergen and the season can extend to early October. Weeds such as nettles, plantain, sagebrush and mogwort flourish in various parts of the province and may cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals.

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A few lucky individuals outgrow allergies as they reach adulthood, but for others, the exact opposite holds true. “I never had allergy attacks as a child,” one woman told me, “but the older I get, the more plants trigger the reactions, and fall is much worse for me than spring. I feel terrible from mid-August until winter sets in.” One of the allergens that affect her is wheat chaff, a prevalent substance in southern Saskatchewan as harvest takes place; she dreads the autumn season more each year.

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Treatments exist, of course, but there seem to be no cures for allergies. They spoil many beautiful autumn days for those who are unlucky enough to suffer from them.

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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

Idyllic Lumsden

– Peaceful, scenic and a close drive in from the city

If an October getaway is in order, a stop in the town of Lumsden should be a definite destination to consider. Not only are the colours of the valley during the fall season exceptional, the town is perfectly poised for the end of the harvest season. Make your way down the big hill and you will find the gem known as Lumsden nestled within the Qu’Appelle Valley in the south central part of the province. Surrounded by acreages, a vibrant farming community and quick access to lakes, the area is a stunning example of surprise hilly scenery that makes you feel temporarily displaced from the ‘seemingly endless flat’ prairie setting. The town offers up diversity, which can be rare in small towns. Between attractions, close by destinations and activities, there is truly a lot to choose from. A visit to Lumsden a good idea any time of the year. But, October is truly a special time as the town is particularly festive. Even though you have missed the beloved Annual Duck Derby (which takes place in early September) there is still a bunch of fun things to do. Indulge in Organic Numerous gardens are scattered along Highway 20 between Lumsden and Craven that offer locally produced fruits and vegetables, jams and more. Family owned and operated, Lincoln Gardens is one such treasure. A perfect place for: wannabe (or real for that matter) chefs who aim to make food to table meals; families who cannot resist taking pictures of their kids in the endless sea of pumpkins (15 varieties of pumpkins!); or, for those are who are scouring Saskatchewan for imported Mexican wares (yep they have that too). The Lincoln Gardens season lasts from May 1 until Oct 31 starting out with bedding plants and perennials, and filling in with fresh produce normally after July 1. Lincoln Gardens – Highway #20 between Lumsden & Craven And while, sadly, the Over the Hills storefront has closed down in Lumsden, their delectable Prairie Cherry products and other organic goods can be found at Lincoln Gardens (and other fine establishments such as ACORN eco-boutique). Even better, take a short drive and visit the nearby orchard as they offer tours. Over the Hill Orchards – visit site for directions www.overthehillorchards.ca.

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Ditch Your Wheels An easy place to trade in your car for your walking shoes, Lumsden is very walkable. Besides, exploring a town you don’t know can be a lot of fun; you never know what you will find. How about trees so big, they make you stop and stare in awe? Take a couple turns from James Street (main street) and you are destined to run into these woody giants that have a couple of years on us. They are truly something to be seen.

Deer Valley – Golf anyone? If some swing suits your style, make your way through the 18-hole championship course. Situated along Wascana Creek and measuring almost 6800 yards from the back tees, it is a stellar location to take in the sport. Craven – If you happen to be in the area during summer makes plans that include attending the annual (and legendarily muddy, but fun) Craven Country Jamboree. This premier musical festival is only a five minute drive from Lumsden.

A walk will also allow you to take in the landscape. Enjoy the surrounding hills while you cross over the bridge covering the Qu’Appelle River en route to the boutique shops. You won’t regret taking this scenery in on foot. Take Home a Little Something Lumsden’s boutique shops offer a hip, friendly, and urban appeal. Conveniently housed together in the same building - Three, ACORN eco-boutique and Haven are definitely worth your time if you are itching to shop. Three/ACORN eco-boutique/Haven – 215 James Street North Refill, Recharge, Refuel If hunger strikes, you are in luck. Known for its good coffee, delicious snacks and more, the Brickhouse Bistro is a good choice. Visit the walk-up counter to get something great to go, or sit in and enjoy the cozy surroundings and tasty meals. This restaurant has quite the following and is known as a favourite haunt for locals and visitors alike. Brickhouse Bistro – 235 James Street North Get Your Play On A visit to Pumpkin Hollow is highly suggested as it is a treat for children of any age. How can you go wrong with a corn maze, a giant pillow trampoline, kiddie corral, hay jumps, pony rides and more? In fact, if any warning should be applied, you will likely spend a large chunk of your day here and you may just face some opposition upon trying to leave. Envision a small child (or two) wrapped around your leg(s). It is truly an enjoyable place for the big kid in all of us. Besides being draped within lovely hillsides all around, the corn maze is fun and challenging (even more so) for adults. Pumpkin Hollow –Off of Highway 11. Visit www.pumpkinhollow.ca for specific directions. These are certainly just a few stops to be made if you visit the area, but if you have more time to spend be sure to check out these other close by destinations! Cottage Communities - Buffalo Pound, Kannata, Sask Beach and Grandview Beach are mere minutes from the valley. You can find many excellent areas for beach and water activities, fishing, spotting wildlife, birding, walking and hiking trails, and more. Beaver Creek Ranch & Horse Centre – If you ever wanted to be a cowboy or at least pretend, this is the place to do it. Ride a horse or take in the view as this working cattle ranch is spread over 200 acres of rolling hills in the Qu’Appelle Valley. Try the “cowboy sampler” barbeque and or a horse drawn hay ride through the valley (sleigh rides available in the winter).

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.

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