Fine Lifestyles Regina Winter 2013

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When we decided to get renovations done in our kitchen, bathroom and laundry room, our neighbours recommended Fanny’s Furniture and Kitchens. Greg came up with a plan, and we went with the first one he showed us. We love our new kitchen with breakfast bar.

The installers did an excellent job and made sure that everything matched perfectly. Everyone went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. They even looked for a very specific glass for the cupboards. They pay close attention to every detail.

Fanny’s Furniture and Kitchens were very open with their communications and made sure to keep in touch with us the entire time either by phone or email. Greg and our contractor worked very well together and kept things well coordinated. In the end, Fanny’s Furniture and Kitchens met all their deadlines and everything worked out very well. The project cost what they said it would; there were no surprises. We would definitely recommend Fanny’s Furniture and Kitchens to anyone. It was a great experience working with them.

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s we go to press, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have just won the 2013 Grey Cup! Fine Lifestyles Regina extends hearty congratulations on a job well done — both to the Riders for their dominant win on home soil and to festival organizers for staging an amazing event. This was a stand-out event for Saskatchewan and Canada that will remain in our hearts and minds for years to come; it was indeed “the perfect storm.”

Speaking of stand-outs, we feature four impressive Regina businesspeople on the cover of this issue. “Movers and shakers” to watch in 2014, Dean Renwick, Leanne Tourney, Chris Kayter and Michelle Strawford have each had a successful year in their respective business areas, and we look forward to seeing what comes next for them.

In addition to the fine array of local products and services, we offer stories that will touch your heart, pride and “funny-bone.”

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan’s 2013 Fall Gala takes the Community Spotlight; The Last Resort puts Saskatchewan on stage at the Globe Theatre for a huge belly-laugh; and the Gold Medal Plates showcases some of the city’s great culinary talent in an event that supports current and future Olympians. We expose the Regina Symphony Orchestra’s community activity (in Regina and southern Saskatchewan) and delve into the Regina Pats’ coaching staff.

This time around, learn more from our national columnists about Houndstooth fashion, winter houseplants and sun-splashed cruising destinations. Don’t miss our Warehouse District special feature or the fine shopping section with bountiful ideas for your Christmas list.

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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 4 www.finelifestyles.ca Associate Editor Sherry Lee sherryl@finelifestyles.ca

Staff Writers Alyssa Rudyck Apolline Lucyk Courtney Tait Rebecca Schneidereit

Tobie Hainstock Tonya Lambert Tori Stafford Trina Annand

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98 FEATURE STORIES 10 Lisa Drader-Murphy: For the Love of Houndstooth 20 Accommodating Dietary Restrictions 40 Gold Medal Plates Shine in Regina 70 The Last Resort at Globe Theatre 75 Community Spotlight: Alzheimer Gala 2013

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For the Love of

HOUNDSTOOTH

BY LISA DRADER-MURPHY, NATIONAL FASHION COLUMNIST PHOTOS GEOFFREY CREIGHTON MODEL SARAH MURPHY

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s winter hints at arriving, one of my favourite fabrics to work with is supple woolen traditional houndstooth (or hound’s tooth).

Referred to by the French as “pied de poule” and to North Americans also as “dog’s tooth.” This classic weave can be found in almost everyone’s closet. It is androgynously embraced, succeeds in any scale, and may manifest as comfortable tradition or cutting edge.

Houndstooth is characterized by a large checked pattern, broken checks or abstract four-pointed shapes, with notched corners suggestive of a canine’s tooth. An example of a tessellation, houndstooth is most often in black and white. A tessellation is the tiling of a plane using one or more geometric shapes, called tiles, with no overlaps and no gaps. In mathematics, tessellations can be generalized to higher dimensions.

Another mathematical idea that can

be portrayed through tessellations is symmetry. Their repetitive nature is both soothing to the eye and creatively stimulating. Tessellation designs are seen regularly on textiles, woven, stitched or printed, houndstooth arguably being among the most recognizable.

Houndstooth originated in Scotland, some believe as early as the fourth century, when tartans were worn to identify clans in battle. During this time, houndstooth was one of the few plaids with no designated clan. Consequently, wearing the pattern became a sort of strategy for peace — perhaps akin to sporting the blue and white of the United Nations. (Ironically, this pattern was part of Scotland’s lead in the creation of camouflage cloths.)

The pattern made a resurgence in the 12th century, emerging on fabric in the Scottish Lowlands, and in variations such as the Glenurquhart Check and Glen

Plaid. These woven woolens remained popular in and around the Scottish Lowlands into the 1800s, where the shepherds wore houndstooth as a heavy outer garment.

According to John Telfer Dunbar’s “The Costume of Scotland,” houndstooth was originally made on woven wool cloth, but it has since made its way to tweed and other fabrics. By the 1930s, upperclass city folk were wearing houndstooth as a status symbol — a far cry from its battlefield beginnings. Since then, the classic woven pattern has found its way into numerous couture collections by the likes of Christian Dior, Chanel and Louis Vuitton. While it did experience a respectable level of popularity, houndstooth did not become truly iconic until Christian Dior used it in a pair of court shoes in 1959.

The interesting graphic nature of the weave has inspired many designers over

the years, and in the 1930s, the pattern was adopted by the upper class as a symbol of wealth. During the 1960s, houndstooth dominated the international fashion scene, from the famous court pointed shoe on Christian Dior’s ads to the runways of Ann Klein and Geoffrey Beene. By the mid-90s, fashion houses of Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani and Moschino regularly featured the iconic weave.

The traditional pattern has found its way into many fibres and weights and has become a recurring fashion theme. Once used exclusively for overcoats, it can now be seen in dresses, skirts, scarves, hats and home décor items. I love styling this enduring trend head to toe or mixing it with bright solids like crimson and teal.

For those who prefer only a nod to the weave, a handbag or fedora is perfect for finishing a winter look.

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THE PERFECT FIT

BY APOLLINE LUCYK PHOTOS CALVIN FEHR

When Kyoman Cho moved to Canada nearly 22 years ago, he originally planned to settle in Montreal.

However, his bus tour across Canada stopped in Regina, and it must have been fate because he found the perfect business searching for a new owner. The Chos bought the store and moved to Regina in 1991.

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Cho owned and operated a successful denim store in Seoul, South Korea, before moving his family to Canada to offer his children a better life and more opportunities. His denim store had its own denim brand name, Phenix, which they produced at his factory from patterns Cho designed. The Phenix jeans were sold at his store and in denim stores throughout Korea and Japan.

Cho’s Jean and Top Designers has been open for almost 23 years, and has become one of the most well respected alteration businesses in Regina. Cho’s specializes in alterations and also sells a wide variety of denim brands, including Silver, Mavi, Levi’s, Buffalo and more. Their focus is to provide customers with a vast selection of denim at a reasonable price. As an added service for denim purchases, the Chos will fit the jeans to you free of charge.

Cho’s is known for its amazing alteration services. They have three highly experienced, full-time seamstresses, so they offer exceptionally fast turnarounds

— usually within 24 hours. Their alteration services cover any and all alterations including wedding dresses, leather work, cotton, denim, polyester and more. “We do a lot of wedding dresses and formal gowns and see a growing number of men tailoring their business attire,” comments Cho’s daughter, Kristen. “We also get a lot of tailoring referrals, either from other stores who cannot do certain alteration jobs or from local retailers who just know their customers will want their clothes tailored quickly and exceptionally.”

Cho’s follows current fashion trends. Their alterations range from custom fitments of dress attire such as suit jackets and dress shirt fitments, to casual clothing adjustments such as tapering, waist adjustments and original hems and draperies with custom lengths. They also accommodate all types of sizing problems people may have.

Convenience is key at Cho’s Jean and Top Designers, and their turnaround time is quick. Busy professionals can often receive

same day service on clothing alterations.

Cho’s doesn’t even charge their customers an extra fee to have it done quickly.

The service is always exceptional at Cho’s and it is a real family endeavour.

Kyoman; his wife, Aesook; daughter, Kristen; daughter in-law, Jaye and sister, Moonnam, all work full time at the store.

Cho’s two sons, Andy and Brian, are always ready to help out.

Cho’s is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Their expert alterations and efficient turnaround will impress you.

Cho’s Jean and Top Designers 1005 Albert Street, Regina 306.565.2243

STAFF PHOTO L–R Kristen Cho, Aesook Cho, Jaye Yim, Kyoman Cho, Moonnam Cho TOP LEFT Model courtesy of Skylight Model Management

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S3: An UnforgettAble Shopping And lifeStyle extrAvAgAnzA

By Tobie HainsTock Photos nebulus enTerTainmenT and foTobella PHoTograPHy

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isitors from near and far made their way to the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina on September 13 and 14 for the S3 Style|Shopping|Spirits event. It was the second year for the upscale shopping and lifestyle show, and it proved once again to be a must-see event.

“S3 brings together everything we love about boutique shopping: the attention to detail, unique products and amazing quality of service, and adds in an experience” comments show producer, Michelle Strawford. Saskatchewan has an excellent selection of fashionable boutiques and stores, and S3 is an excellent way for shoppers to be introduced to their unique products and services all under one roof.

“There are so many fantastic businesses in Saskatchewan led by creative and driven entrepreneurs that have a great

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story to tell, and our event is a showcase opportunity for them. For our businesses, it creates opportunities to introduce themselves to more customers in a few days than they normally could in a few months. Relationships matter and generate sales not only immediately, but through future post-event purchases. It’s part of building your brand” she adds.

With almost 100 exciting and unique booths at the event, there was no shortage of variety for attendees. Guests enjoyed exhibits of fashion, jewellery, spa services, hot tubs and more. “It’s like a brand new mall here in Regina for two days,” says Strawford. S3 worked with several local sponsors to make the event successful, including presenting sponsor Wheatland Fireplace, platinum sponsors Just For You Day Spa & Gift Studio, H.K. Insurance, and gold sponsor, TrustedRegina.com.

While the main focus was on the fabulous shopping, the ‘S3 experience’ really differentiates the event for attendees.

Three New York-style fashion shows gave spectators a glimpse of some of Regina’s finest clothing and designs — all available at the show. New this year was The Culinary Stage where some of Saskatchewan’s top chefs, including Gold Medal Plate winners Milton Rubello of Hotel Saskatchewan and Leo Pantel of Conexus Arts Centre, demonstrated their cooking prowess and shared samples after their demonstrations.

Spirits are a big part of S3, and a wide variety of premium wines and spirits were available for sampling in the Runway Lounge and Mercedes Benz Fashion Lounge. Great music is important to create event atmosphere, and S3 included one of the top DJs in the region, DJ Drewski. “We want people to come and stay and enjoy themselves,” Strawford remarks. “S3 is different, and that speaks to people who love to shop and love time out with friends.”

To encourage and reward early shoppers, swag bags were given out to the first 100 visitors to S3. These bags contained a variety of delightful treasures including gift cards, jewellery, skin and hair products and coupons from the participating vendors. To add to the excitement, there were draws, raffles and give-aways throughout the event.

The most talked about prizes were tickets to the Grey Cup and a premium prize of an all-inclusive trip for two to the Caribbean!

S3 believes in helping the community, and their charity of choice to date is the Christmas Cheer Fund which supports four shelters in the Regina area that provide assistance and shelter to women and children escaping emotional, sexual and physical abuse. All raffle ticket funds, as well as a portion of the proceeds, went toward this worthwhile cause.

S3 has become a much anticipated destination for businesses and attendees alike, and they look forward to their next event October 3-4 in Regina and October 17-18 in Saskatoon. www.s3canada.com S3StyleShoppingSpirits

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CUSTOM DESIGNED AND ONE-OF-A-KIND PHOTOS HENRY GODNITZ

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his is my 10th year in business!

Highlights from this year include teaching silversmithing in Shanghai, China and a move into a new studio and storefront.

I have joined Janice Stefan of Sisters Stones & Glass in her studio and gallery space on Winnipeg Street. This inviting and warm store is where I have an extensive selection of my jewellery for sale: sterling silver, copper and gold pendants, earrings and bangles.

The new studio is also where I meet clients interested in custom rings. The process of making unique rings, such as engagement, wedding, family and anniversary bands, is very exciting. Also, taking old jewellery and melting it down to construct a new piece is always a delightful design challenge.

I enjoy custom work and believe people enjoy their custom pieces because they can be involved with me in the creative process. They are along for the ride in making a meaningful one-of-a-kind piece. Each piece is made by hand using classic goldsmithing techniques and incorporating modern design. In the end,

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Each piece has a life, story and experience to it even before it is taken home by the customer.

I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your custom piece!

Megan J. Hazel Jewellery 975 Winnipeg St. Regina 306.737.2202 meganhazel.com Store hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m – 4 p.m Saturday, 10 a.m – 3 p.m

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you receive a quality, wearable art piece.

Clients can visit the studio and see all of the tools used to make their piece, which gives them a sense of what it takes to bring a ring or piece of jewellery to life. It can be a full circle experience.

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Holiday gift sets will soothe your senses and fill your homes with scents of the season from Archipelago Botanicals, a soy-based line that is all natural and has an award-winning cream. For your home, try our lamp burners, fire pots and Real Light taper candles to create ambience for your Our broad range of clothing styles cover cozy and Christmas table. comfortable to glitz and glamour: designer items from Frank Lyman, Joseph Ribkoff, holiday tops from designer, David Cline, and the ever-popular miracle body jeans. For a more casual look, we carry Renuar, Alison Sherri and Elena Wang. To dazzle and accessorize your outfit, sample our many different jewellery designs, shoes and boots.

We invite you to enter our “winter wonderland� to discover an extraordinary array of Christmas decor. We have over a dozen dazzling Christmas trees that you can buy, shop from or add to your collection.

Gift cards are also available for your convenience PICTURED Darlene, Liz and Niki

Happy Holidays to all our friends and customers from Liz and the staff at Cranberry Rose!

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Gallery & Gift Shop

Gallery Cafe

Holiday Season

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pening week of Yvette Moore Gallery’s Christmas in October is a time of excited hustle, holiday aromas and an abundance of sparkles from ornaments galore.

Yvette Moore Gallery closes prior to the opening Candlelight Evening to unpack the towering arrivals of holiday orders and put up over 40 trees throughout the Gallery.

We make Christmas shopping easy… that is, if you can choose! Some featured items: • Ornaments taken from scenes of Yvette Moore’s celebrated painting A Prairie Christmas.

• Exclusive reproduction maps of various surrounding communities, circa early 1900s.

• Limited edition prints of Dog River and First Game.

• Fine works of Sid Dickens art plaques, Pyrrha’s symbolic personal Talisman jewellery, the artistic elegance of Honica jewellery, and exclusive to Saskatchewan, Shereen de Rousseau’s timeless jewellery.

• Finely crafted work by local artisans.

The Gallery Café satisfies the tastes of traditional favourites with Sugarplum Christmas Pudding with Butter Rum Sauce and Ice Cream, and other featured holiday menu treats.

Chefs, Andrew and Sarah, welcome enquiries for private events, catering and holiday baking. Enjoy your holiday party and let them do the work!

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How to Accommodate Dietary Restrictions with Ease

BY MEGAN LUST

Sharing a dinner table, let alone a family feast, with someone who has special dietary requirements can be a challenge. It can be downright nerve-wracking.

Put those fears behind you and embrace your next family dinner with an arsenal of tips and recipes for a happy and festive feast for all.

Be Aware of CrossContamination

If you’re serving a guest with celiac disease or a serious gluten intolerance, crosscontamination can be a very real threat.

Kindly educate the guests on the importance of not double-dipping or using the same utensils for spreading, dipping, scooping which have touched something with gluten or other allergens.

Know What You’re Serving

If you’re making Auntie Greta’s famous pumpkin pie, make sure you know what ingredients are in it for all guests invited.

Some of your dinner guests may have dairy, egg, gluten or other allergies that you’re not aware of. If you’ve purchased a food item, it might help to keep the ingredients list handy for any who may need to check it (though you might not be able to pass off a storebought pumpkin pie as your own homemade this way!).

Be Inclusive

Nobody likes to be the odd person out at the dinner table. Nor does a person enjoy feeling awkward for having special dietary requirements. Providing a few special glutenfree and plant-based dishes for everyone to enjoy, especially those who might not be able to partake in anything else, is a wonderful way to share your hospitality.

planning you may find that with a few substitutions to your regular recipes they can easily become gluten-free and/or vegan and still taste amazing. Why not share the load and ask other family members or guests to each prepare a single dish to bring to share?

Of course, you can choose to create an entire meal that is completely gluten-free and plant-based!

Traditional autumn and winter family feasts generally include things like turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy with stuffing. There’s no need to try and replace the turkey with a faux meat substitute that’s not gluten-free when you can serve up something hearty and satisfying, and equally as festive, as Wild Rice & Pear Stuffed Acorn Squash.

Enjoy the following recipe and over a dozen more gluten-free and plant-based recipes, appetizers, soups, side dishes, gravy, desserts, and much more in my complementary Family Feasts Cookbook available for download at www.TheGlutenFreeVegan.com.

Megan Lust is a freelance writer and foodie, with a focus on gluten-free and vegan recipes. Visit her blog at theglutenfreevegan.com or her FB page for more healthy eating ideas and recipes. megan@theglutenfreevegan.com

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Wild Rice & Pear Stuffed Acorn Squash A hearty and flavourful vegan and gluten-free main course so filling you won’t miss the turkey. Serves six to eight people.

INGREDIENTS

P R E PA R AT I O N

4 acorn squashes 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, sprinkled 1 cup brown and wild rice mix ¼ cup wild rice ½ cup red lentils 2 ¼ cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 rib celery, chopped ½ large white onion, chopped finely 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large, firm Bartlett pear, unpeeled, chopped finely ¼ cup dried cherries, chopped ½ cup hazelnuts (or pecans), chopped 2 - 3 sprigs of fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme) Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.

2. Cut acorn squashes in half width wise and scoop out and discard the seeds and stringy bits. Drizzle the first amount of olive oil over the flesh side of the squash halves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place squash flesh side down on the baking sheet and cover tightly with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350°F. 3. Meanwhile prepare the stuffing mixture by first rinsing the rice and lentils using a sieve to remove any extra starch and any foreign materials. In a large saucepan heat vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat and add the rice and red lentils. Let boil, uncovered, until the liquid is just barely below the rice, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer until all liquid is absorbed. This should take about 20 to 25 minutes in total.

4. While the rice is boiling, heat the second amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, garlic and celery until they begin to soften ¬ about 6 to 8 minutes. Add in pear, dried cherries and hazelnuts. Sauté an additional 3 minutes. Do not let the pear get too soft. Add thyme, salt and pepper.

5. Add the cooked rice and lentil mixture to the skillet. Toss to combine all the flavors.

6. Stuff the cooked squash halves evenly with the mixture. Place in a large baking dish, cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Serve hot with your favourite side dishes.

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EXPERTAdvice Let’s talk about intimate waxing

Playboy: waxing involves the removal of hair from the groin, vagina including labia (lips), buttocks and the anal area.

The entire area will be hairless.

Brazilian: waxing involves the removal of hair from the groin (leaving a desired strip of varying shapes), buttocks and the anal area.

Bikini: waxing involves the removal of hair from the groin (bikini line) only.

What you need to know Before Waxing:

Patricia Cassell-Ogilvie Owner 2340 Cornwall Street Regina 306.584.7272 envogue@envoguedayspa.com www.envoguedayspa.com

1. Disclose your medical history. Some medications and medical conditions can cause issues with waxing. Brazilian waxing is not recommended for people with skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, which can be aggravated by waxing. People with diabetes can have severe or even life-threatening problems arise because their immune systems are already compromised.

2. To prevent a risk to your health, only go to a trusted place with proper waxing sterilization methods.

3. Never book your appointment just before a function; your skin will react and will need some time to calm and settle.

4. If you worry about pain, take one or two Ibuprofen about an hour before waxing to lessen the pain.

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opular with both men and women, waxing effectively pulls the hair out from the root. Waxing lasts longer than some other methods of hair removal, such as depilatory creams and shaving which simply break the hair off at the surface of the skin. There are several types of personal waxing:

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5. Hair must be a minimum of onequarter inch long before a professional will wax you.

6. Do shower before your appointment.

7. Do not schedule during menstruation; the area is much more sensitive then.

8. Use a loofah to exfoliate the area prior to appointment.

After Waxing: 1. Wear loose clothing because genital area skin is more delicate than other areas and is more prone to edema [swelling] and infection.

2. Avoid saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools and other heated sources for at least 48 hours; your pores are open and ready for bacteria.

3. Warm water bath or shower only to allow area to calm.

4. Do not use exfoliating products such as AHAs, scrubs or loofah for at least 24 hours after waxing; they might further irritate your skin.

5. Do not have sex for at least 10 hours to allow the area to calm.

6. An annoying consequence of shaving and waxing occurs when a hair curls into the skin and grows in the wrong direction, resulting in a red, irritated bump that can become infected. To help avoid ingrown hairs, I recommend using a loofah or body brush regularly after 24 hours.

7. Wait at least 24 hours before exposing the area to sun; recent waxed areas are prone to hyperpigmentation (permanent darkening of the skin).

8. Do not participate in any strenuous exercise; perspiration will aggravate the area.

Email me if you have any questions or to suggest a topic to discuss.

Are Mineral Cosmetics a Marketing Hype?

question is, “Are mineral cosmetics simply a marketing hype?”

Photo by Ben Checkowy

Michelle Loustel Certified Advanced Makeup Artist/ Skincare Consultant & Founder of MJ Studios Pro Cosmetics Canada Regina 306.570.4119 mloustel@msn.com www.mjprocosmetics.com

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ave you ever wondered what exactly is in that endless list of ingredients found in our colour cosmetic items? To top it all off, we can’t even pronounce half of them. Do you want to choose chemical- and paraben-free cosmetics, but don’t know where to start?

It is no wonder a majority of today’s consumers are confused. The cosmetic market is flooded with countless cosmetic companies, all who want “a piece of the pie” and all offering their version of “clean” chemical-free mineral cosmetics. Many of you ask, “What exactly are clean cosmetics and is there difference?” Another common

Essentially “true” mineral cosmetics, which are free from chemicals and parabens, are the purest, healthiest form of cosmetics found on the market. The key to just how healthy and pure is based on the how they are produced. When left in their natural state, mineral cosmetics offer amazing skin health benefits and properties, such as skin breathability, water and sweatresistant properties, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, non-comedogenic, natural sun-protectant properties, and they are safe for all skin types. When they are heat pressed and/or baked, or when chemicals are added to increase bulk weight and to cut production costs, they lose those wholesome benefits.

To simplify and understand the production process of mineral cosmetics, I often refer to cooking. If we cook or steam our vegetables we lose some of those essential healthy nutrients found in that vegetable, and if we open a store-bought can of preserved vegetables, what nutrients and health benefits are actually left in that vegetable? Next, which tastes better and is healthier: fresh vegetables from the garden and/or purchased from an organic mart, or those from a can?

There is a huge difference in formulas, ingredients and quality of ingredients found in mineral cosmetic items. Some formulas may contain the same ingredients, but quality and ratios also play an important role. 100% chemical- and paraben-free cosmetics are healthier for the skin. The skin is one of the largest organs in our body; it absorbs everything we apply to it. Keep in mind when considering your cosmetic needs that there are choices, and your choices do not need to be compromises.

Here are a few tips to consider when establishing if mineral cosmetics are 100 per cent pure: chemical- and paraben-free.

• Always read the product ingredients label and look for less than six ingredients. Ensure the company clearly lists the entire ingredients on their product label and website, and not just the beneficial ingredients.

• If you are unsure of an ingredient, ask the sales representative or company founder; if they are selling it, they better know it! Research the ingredients for your own knowledge.

• Avoid “homemade” mineral cosmetics. Generally the cost is much lower, but proper sanitation and chemical cross contamination could be of high concern.

• Choose loose powders rather than heat pressed and/or baked.

• Avoid formulas that contain ingredients that end in the word paraben (methylparaben, propylparaben, isoparaben, or butylparaben) • Avoid formulas that contain these commonly used chemicals: ° Clay (sometimes disguised as Kaolin) ° Bismuth Oxychloride ° Talc ° Silica ° Dimethicone/Dimethicone Vinyl ° Propylene Glycol ° Ferric Ferrocyanide • Avoid any formulas that contain these chemical sunscreens: oxybenzone, avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, homosalate and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor.

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“Laughter comes so easily now” When I went on a plane for the first time with friends, I worried whether the seatbelt was going to fit. On the trip down, it was snug but not uncomfortable. On the way back, it was so tight that my friend asked me if I needed help doing it up. I took a deep breath, heard a click and never moved the rest of the painful trip, with a smile on my face I said, “Nope, I’m fine.” I wasn’t fine.

When I first heard about WLF, I thought it sounded drastic but then I heard the stories from people doing it through this company. I wanted to do the surgery but put the thought aside. I kept looking at the WLF website and there I found a statistic that changed my mind. On average, people who are morbidly obese for many years (that was me) live to be 57. I turned 40 this year and my two boys are 17 and 15. I was not going to have them bury me in their 30s.

I was never worried about the surgery or the hospital at all. You feel like a little family with a larger family waiting for you back home. The support is amazing through meetings, texts and Facebook. The facilitators are there to answer any questions and give you that boost you need. It’s an amazing sense of support and community.

Laughter comes so easily now. My youngest son is only 12 pounds heavier than the total weight I’ve lost. We were talking the other day, and all of a sudden my 15-year-old son scoops me up and carries me around the kitchen. It was a bittersweet moment. I couldn’t get over the fact that my baby could carry me.

I feel not just physically light but “emotionally light” because all the troubles with being overweight are gone. I am often in tears knowing that I took a chance on myself. I love my new life and the new and improved me.

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Happier and healthier When my husband and I were first dating we went to our local fair for a romantic ride on the ferris wheel. I fit in the seat, barely. The operator tried several times, but finally apologized.

We were too heavy for the ride. You can’t imagine the embarrassment.

I thought I would never consider weight loss surgery. I was skeptical, but when I heard of other people’s success with Weight Loss Forever and the vertical sleeve, I decided it was time to change my life.

I had been able to lose 100 pounds but was never able to maintain it on my own. I just turned 40. I didn’t want to be stared at anymore. I wanted to feel better and be a better wife and mom.

The support from WLF was fantastic. The facilitator on-site at the hospital in Mexico was amazing and put me at ease and answered all my questions. All arrangements were made so the whole experience before, during and after has been phenomenal!

Criste

Now I have more energy and greater self-confidence. I am active and can keep up with my family and friends. I am not self-conscious walking into a crowded room. And I can cross my legs! It sounds silly to be so happy about that, but there was no way I could ever do that before. I feel more feminine.

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Life is just simply more fun. I laugh more. I feel great about myself and what I have accomplished. My husband lost 70 pounds on his own since my surgery. He’s changed his eating habits too. He’s been by my side throughout this journey. Both of us are so much happier and healthier.

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“I can play with my kids” After I went to a school function for my oldest son, the boys in his grade started saying mean things about how fat I was. My son got into a fight got suspended from school.

I had been waiting for approval to have the surgery in Regina.

I had lost a little weight before I heard, and then was told at 265 pounds, I was “not fat enough” to qualify. I was on the waiting list in Winnipeg, and called once a month to check. I was always told no and to call back. I did, for two and a half years. Finally one day they told me that they couldn’t understand why I kept calling since they never take out-of-province clients. I was so discouraged.

One night, I was sitting with my daughter on her bed and I caught sight of myself in the mirror. The absolute embarrassment and shame I felt was devastating. I never realized how big I was until that moment. When I started to cry, my 12-year-old daughter Maddy told me I was beautiful even though I was overweight.

That is when I decided I needed to do something. When I heard about WLF, I hoped it wasn’t too good to be true.

All I can say about WLF is “Wow!” The support from everyone has been phenomenal. Not once did I get the feeling they were too busy to help or listen. Not only is Bonnie my facilitator, she is my friend. I am thankful for her every single day. My surgery was awesome. I was expecting it to be painful afterwards, but other than a little soreness, I had no pain.

Now I can go for walks with my kids. I can play volleyball with my daughter, and paintball with my boys.

People don’t look at me with disgust. I love walking into a store and finding clothes that fit. I have more confidence, and am so happy to see the reaction that people have when they see me now. I love my life.

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“I can pay my journey forward!”

Although I was overweight, I was lucky to never have any healthrelated issues. But it constantly was embarrassing to be the overweight wife, married to a healthy fit, good-looking husband! I hated to meet new people. I figured everyone would look at us and think, “Why is he married to this fat woman?” When my son was about to start kindergarten, I dreaded being the “fat mom” at school. I never wanted either of them to be ashamed of me.

When I heard about WLF, I thought, “OMG, it’s in Mexico! That can’t be safe!” After someone I know an amazing transformation with WLF, I started doing my research. Then I knew WLF was going to be my best chance at the life I always wanted.

WLF is 100 per cent hands down the best team out there.

My facilitator Julie has been incredible throughout my whole journey. Now eight months out, if I need anything at all she’s just a phone call away.

When people ask me how I am doing now, all I can say is amazing. My whole family is all starting to eat better and make healthier choices. I love waking up in the morning and not feeling tired, depressed and angry about life.

I can exercise. In fact, I’ve started running and soon I’m doing a five kilometre race. Something silly that I can do now is sit with my knees up by my chest. I could never do that before!

I love life now and I can pay my journey forward! I have been blessed to become an independent WLF facilitator. By sharing my story with others, I can help someone else achieve this level of happiness. WLF saved me.

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Physician, heal thyself – with help from WLF I’m a family physician. Like many of my patients, I have struggled with weight for a long time, despite trying many diets and exercise to lose weight. I had hypertension, daily heartburn and shortness of breath with any exertion. As a physician, I knew well the health risks of obesity.

Melanie and Dr. Pompa have changed many lives. Now I have had over 100 of my own patients who had surgery through WLF. Having gone through the weight loss surgery myself makes a huge difference in how I counsel patients struggling with obesity.

I understand what hard work it is to go through this process, but patients can also see the difference it made in me. I can more easily discuss with patients my experience with Dr. Pompa and her staff at the hospital. I am also able to help patients through the post op stages. It brings me great joy to see the trust that patients have in me when they realize that I was a patient myself.

It feels good to have patients and friends compliment me on how well I look now. I enjoy having more energy and being able to exercise without limitation. Going up and down stairs is easy!

It is wonderful to be off my blood pressure medication, to have no heartburn (which I had daily before!) and to have a normal cholesterol level again.

Surgery seems like a drastic procedure to lose weight, but doing it with the support of the team at WLF and Dr. Pompa, this has been a success when nothing else worked before.

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Medical Misunderstandings that May Be Affecting

Your Health

BY DR. LAURA STARK, B. KIN., ND

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s your naturopathic doctor, my primary goal is to help you to better understand the messages from your body and equip you with the tools you may need to restore and maintain a balanced state of health. This means that I spend a lot of time educating.

Sometimes I first need to un-educate before re-educating my patients when faulty ideas may be keeping them unwell.

There are a number of commonly held beliefs that may be preventing you from experiencing your optimum health. Here are a few that I see too often.

You do not need dairy to get enough calcium.

The birth control pill does not regulate your hormones.

There are a number of explanations for why this may be true: it’s poorly absorbed and it has an acidifying effect in the body that decreases our mineral stores. If our goal is to build healthy bones, we need to look at the big picture. We know that the countries with the highest dairy consumption also have the highest rates of osteoporosis. We also know that there are other important factors for building strong bones. These include consuming adequate protein, vitamin D3 from sunshine on our skin, vitamin K2 from eating leafy greens, and getting weightbearing exercise that stimulates bone growth. To get the moderate amount of calcium we do need, seaweeds, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes all provide more calcium than milk when prepared properly.

Although your cycle may come on time and symptoms may improve, there is nothing regulating about over-riding the natural menstrual cycle with a constant dose of synthetic hormone. A birth control pill, whether estrogen-or progestin-based, prevents ovulation by nullifying the effects of the natural ebb and flow of hormones throughout your cycle. The bleeding that occurs between birth control pill cycles is not truly menstruation, but simply a withdrawal side effect from stopping the medication.

If birth control is the goal, you should get fully informed about all your options before deciding on the birth control pill. If hormone regulation is your goal, please talk to your naturopath.

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ou may have heard the phrase “if you don’t use it, you lose it.”

It is a good phrase, but I like to say “we are what we do.” I like this phrase because whatever we let our brain be subject to is what our brain will continue to accomplish throughout our lifetime. In 1881, Charles Darwin said, “if I had to live my life again I would live with one rule; to read some poetry and listen to music at least once every week, for perhaps the parts of my brain now atrophied would thus have been kept active through use.”

Not a musician? Playing music twice a

Darwin was wise beyond his years because he touches on two key components that are being proven in research today. The first key component, tested through electrophysiological measures, is showing that musicians have extraordinary hearing abilities in the brain throughout their lifetime. This will result in significantly better hearing abilities in noise, even when they have hearing loss, compared to those who are aging with normal hearing. The second key component is sound exposure and atrophy of the brain. There is recent research that shows continued sound exposure decreases the risk for dementia. What does this mean for you? Keep your brain sound stimulated, because if you don’t use it, you lose it!

your ears and hearing. You can achieve

week for 20 minutes a day can achieve the same hearing in noise success. No musical talent since elementary years?

Even just five years of exposure at that time can provide almost the same capabilities long term. Absolutely no music in your past? Don’t give up hope!

We can achieve the same better hearing in noise through “auditory training” or “auditory rehabilitation.” Yes, it is just like physical training or rehabilitation after surgery except that it’s exercise for better timing cues, better auditory working memory, better hearing in noise abilities through computer-based training, online auditory training and even through your DVD player.

The options available for this type of training are becoming plentiful, and it would be great to have you try free versions online. Use the search words LACE demo and Neurotone to access one example of auditory training, and check out YouTube.com for a five minute white board video describing LACE auditory training. Charles Darwin would be impressed.

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racy is an executive who recently moved from the private sector to a senior government position.

Juggling increasing work demands while raising a young family threatened to overwhelm her. “I had always thought of myself as a patient person,” Tracy explains, “But I was becoming resentful while trying to adapt to a bureaucratic environment and had trouble maintaining my calm with staff. The stress was impacting my family life, too. I felt like I was losing my old self, the person I liked when I looked in the mirror. I felt like I was in a never-ending tug-of-war.”

Tracy contacted Davis-Ward, a company that specializes in helping people to greatly improve their lives by coping with transition, dealing with stress, and improving relationships through better communication. “I knew the people at Davis-Ward through leadership and customer service training at my former job. I thought they had the knowledge and experience I needed to work through the challenges, so I picked up the phone and called. It was the best decision I could have made.”

Tracy hired Barry Davis, president of Davis-Ward Centre for People Excellence, as her coach. She knew she was in good hands as Davis-Ward has helped LEFT Barry Davis, Wendy Ward TOP Barry Davis coaches Jim Beale, Sun Life financial advisor (L) and Douglas Stroud, manager

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more than 15,000 people throughout North America, many who have had the same challenges as Tracy. She found Davis-Ward’s technique balanced structure with empathy. “Barry was kind and understanding while keeping me accountable and on track,” says Tracy.

“He coached me over the phone so scheduling was easy and flexible.

“I learned how to take the pressure off myself and move smoothly through the constant changes in my life. I have lower stress, manage my time better, and can focus on what matters most. I’m calm and healthy, my family is happy, and I actually look forward to going to work every day. “I got my old self back and I’m stronger than ever.”

Life-Changing Transitions Over the past decade, partners Barry Davis and Wendy Ward researched and developed a world-first, revolutionary new format for coaching called Transitions. Founded on brain research, the process guides people like Tracy in making shifts. Virtually all of DavisWard’s coaching clients are facing a lifechanging transition, whether from school to work, a career change, relationship challenges, or preparing for retirement.

“Retirement is a big issue today for the ‘baby boom’ generation,” says Wendy

Ward. “People want to stay active and healthy and set new career or life goals, but need to adjust to a whole new way of thinking. That can be challenging because your brain wants to be comfortable.

Change is not comfortable, so the brain naturally resists it. Highly competent people may get frustrated when their best efforts aren’t getting results, and that’s when they come to us.”

Davis-Ward’s program teaches how the brain works in everyday, practical terms, empowering people to make smoother adjustments and create lasting, positive results. At its core, Transitions is all about habits. Repeated patterns of mental activity build neural structures in the brain, which result in automatic responses or habits. Those can be as mundane as which shoe you first put on, or as complex as how you respond to people in stressful situations.

Minding Your Brain Your brain is not the same as your mind.

Think of your brain as a computer, taking whatever data you put into it without judgment. Now think of your mind as the programmer: the part of you that thinks about what you’re thinking about.

Habits of thought that serve you well are like healthy programs. They support achievement of your goals, help you to

Since 1993, Davis-Ward has successfully trained and coached more than 15,000 people with satisfaction ratings consistently exceeding 90%. Clients include:

be healthy, and guide you in becoming the person you aspire to be. Those behaviours then strengthen the healthy thought habits, and your brain will want to use them more often. Thought habits that work against you are like viruses in a computer that sabotage results.

Davis-Ward’s Transitions coaching technique identifies seven common thought viruses and a variety of methods to deal with each. Clients then work on developing new habits in four areas including maintaining focus, dealing with people, strengthening character and managing stress. More than a quick fix, the methods can be sustained for a lifetime.

“One of the tools our clients really like is called Calm and Reset,” says Barry.

“Much like hitting the reset button on a computer game, it’s a method for cooling down and thinking rationally in stressful situations. It works in seconds and can make a huge difference in handling a crisis calmly.

“That’s really the key to sustainable change: understand what is needed, learn how to do it, and make the process simple to use. Dealing with complex issues needs straight-forward strategies.

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Harmful Blue Light and Our Eyes

Blue light exposure is also damaging to the retina.3 The amount of research into damaging blue light has increased significantly these last several years, and we now know more than ever before.

Also, our exposure to blue light sources is increasing significantly in this age of technology. UV light exposure comes from the sun, so we are generally only exposed to this damage when we are outside. UV blocking sunglasses can protect us easily from UV damage to the eyes.

In contrast, most of our blue light exposure comes while we are indoors.

Fluorescent lights, CFL light bulbs, LED light bulbs and screens; smartphones, computers, tablets and TV are the major sources of blue light exposure. These are things we are exposed to increasingly all the time. According to the Canadian Internet Registration Authority, the average Canadians spends 45 hours per week on the internet.4

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ost of us are very aware of the damaging nature of UV (ultra-violet) light. This damage involves both our skin and our eyes. Damage from exposure to UV light is cumulative over your lifetime,has been associated with increased risk of developing cataracts at a younger age1 and may be associated with a higher risk of developing macular degeneration (AMD).2 Damage from blue light, however, is something that is much lesser known.

Recent studies have examined the effects of blue light more closely. One such study isolated individual wavelengths of the blue light spectrum and found that the 415 to 455nm range is the most damaging range of blue light to the retina.3 Other research has found a new receptor in our retinas that is most sensitive to blue-turquoise lights in the wavelengths of 480nm.5 These cells do not project to our visual areas of the brain; in fact, they project to the suprachiasmatic nucleus5 which controls our “biological clock.” This part of the blue light spectrum is very beneficial to the human body and helps control cognitive functions such as memory, alertness, circadian rhythms, mood and sleep.5 Until recently, there have been few products available to help protect our eyes from harmful blue light. Now in 2013, we are seeing more and more products emerge. One limitation to protecting from blue light is that blue light is part of our visible light range. Blue light is a part of our vision, and if we filter out all blue light our colour vision and colour perception will be altered. So, this leaves us having to find a compromise: how much blue light can be filtered and leave colour vision unaffected?

One of the new products available is called Crizal® PrevenciaTM by Essilor.

This product is an upgrade to the standard Crizal® anti-reflection coating on your

lenses. Crizal® PrevenciaTM will block 20 per cent of the harmful blue light6 and allow the beneficial blue-turquoise light to pass through. This coating is applied on standard clear lenses and will not affect the patient’s colour vision. This coating is recommended for all patients who spend significant amounts of time being exposed to these blue light sources.

Stop in at our office at 500-4010 Pasqua St. to find out more and try this coating now. You can book an appointment by phone at 306.586.7036 or online at www.advanceeyecarecenter.com.

REFERENCES 1. Hightower K. A review of the evidence that ultraviolet irradiation is a risk factor in cataractogenesis. Doc Ophthalmol. 1994-1995; 88(3-4):205-20.

2. Li J. Are-Related Macular Degeneration, 2nd Edition. 2007; 66-67. Edited by Jennifer I. Li 3. Paris Vision Institute. Photosensitized retinal pigmented epithelium cells exposed to blue light.

4. Canadian Internet Registration Authority. http:// www.cira.ca/factbook/2013/canada-online.html.

5. Gronifer C. The Good Blue and Chronobiology: Light and Non-Visual Functions. Points de Vue. 2013:68:19-22.

6. Crizal Prevencia Product Brochure. 2013.

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t’s a scene that plays out in a number of major Canadian cities each year on the road to the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, B.C. A night of champions (cooking and sports), delectable food, wine and classic Canadian entertainment — all brought together in a gala evening to support Canadian Olympic athletes.

The formula is ingenious: combine a culinary competition with a celebratory evening featuring current and past Olympic athletes, famous Canadian musicians and impressive sponsors.

Then, amidst the gastronomic delights and topnotch entertainment, pump up the crowd and raise thousands of dollars by auctioning unique and impressive travel packages.

LEFT Gold Medal Chef, Jonathan Thauberger with his Fenek Farms rabbit ballotine and Casa Thauberger nasturtium jelly cattail salad.

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For the eight Regina chefs who competed this year, it was an opportunity to “bring their best.” Set up at individual stations, the chefs and their staff served unique presentations to hundreds of attendees who milled about joyfully for the competition portion of the evening. Eight show judges, consisting of food critics, writers and chefs, sampled the fare and judged each entrant on seven criteria, with 50 per cent of the scoring based on taste and appearance.

At every station was a paired wine, judged for Best of Show Wine by David Lawrason, national wine advisor, and his team.

Toronto-based James Chatto, head judge and national culinary advisor for the Gold Medal Plates, feels the evening was “extraordinary and successful; it was a very sophisticated set of dishes; we were very impressed.” As for the top three winners, Chatto labels them “very assured dishes… there was a lot of harmony on the plate… there was nothing that was gratuitous or just thrown in for effect. There were a lot of local ingredients used… and a real sense that this was a dish that mattered to the chef.”

Trent Brears, local CCFCC president and executive chef at the Saskatchewan Legislature, says “the winner was pretty unanimous.” One of the judges, Brears admits that last year’s winner, Milton Rebello, executive chef at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Saskatchewan, “set the bar high for everybody” after going on to become the Canadian bronze medallist in Kelowna. Rebello was this year’s VIP Reception Chef and among this year’s judging panel. Overall, Brears says, “it was a great event… a lot of new people… a lot of newcomers just rocked the city.”

The celebration portion of the evening, set on the elegantly decorated stage of the Conexus Arts Centre, was equally stunning. Guests were

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GOLD MEDAL WINNER Chef Jonathan Thauberger CRAVE Kitchen + Wine Bar Menu: Fenek Farms rabbit ballotine, Casa Thauberger nasturtium jelly cattail salad Chef Laurie Ward, Chef Jonathan Thauberger and Chef Ricardo Rodriguez.

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treated to the presence of and speeches from many current and past Canadian Olympic athletes (led onstage by hockey and rowing medallists, Jennifer Botterrill and Marnie McBean); classic Canadian music from Jim Cuddy (of Blue Rodeo fame) and Barney Bentall; and the opportunity to bid on astounding unique travel experience packages. Adding some Rider Nation flavour to the evening, Wayne Morsky, one of three local committee co-chairs, presented Steven Leckie, CEO and co-founder of the Gold Medal Plates, with a Saskatchewan Roughrider jersey.

The evening culminated with the awards for Best in Show Wine and announcement of the Gold Medal Chef. As the three winning chefs savoured their moment on the podium, the Olympic athletes joined them on stage for a “sing-along” finale led by Cuddy and Bentall. Cuddy, who in his role as national entertainment advisor for the Gold Medal Plates attends all the dinners, declared “this is a wonderful moment… I like forward to this every night.”

Overall, the second Gold Medal Plates in Regina was a huge success, likely best summed up by Leckie: “I want to propose a toast to your great city and your great province.

After travelling for many years and being in so many different cities with Gold Medal Plates, I’ve come to realize the heart and expression of wonders here in your province. It’s a great thing to celebrate in Regina. We have a beautiful relationship with you, and I look forward to many years ahead celebrating Canadian excellence, ‘Regina style.’ Cheers to you.”

And best of luck to you, Jonathan — bring home the gold!

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SILVER MEDAL WINNER Chef Ricardo Rodriguez The Artful Dodger Café & Music Emporium Menu: Phoenix mushroom stuffed flank, roasted chipotle honey glazed rib & citrus brain mousse with purple raspberry, black Persian thyme & maple-mustard dusted kale chip BRONZE MEDAL WINNER Chef Laurie Ward Wallnuts Expressive Catering Menu: Wild elk sits on chokecherry & port reduction with cattail cornbread & fall vegetable potage.

BEST OF SHOW WINE Phantom Creek Estate, 2010 Sandhill One 1st Runner-Up: Blue Grouse Estate Winery & Vineyard, 2009, Pinot Noir 2nd Runner-Up: Hillside Winery, 2009, Mosaic

REACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH FINE DINING

BY TOBIE HAINSTOCK PHOTOS CALVIN FEHR

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t all began in 1999 at the Mediterranean Bistro on Quance Street in Regina’s east end. Steve Kosabek was working in the popular restaurant when an opportunity for purchasing it came up in 2006. Kosabek could see the potential in the vibrant business and took what proved to be a very promising opportunity. Under his management, the Mediterranean Bistro became very well known for its atmosphere, service and delicious menu.

The restaurant flourished and was doing very well when it was sold in 2010.

After a three-year pause from the hospitality industry, Kosabek decided to start again. When the Mediterranean Bistro came available, he decided that

he best thing for his beloved patrons would be to start fresh. The interior of the restaurant underwent a complete transformation prior to opening. On February 1, 2013, the Monterey Bay Bistro opened its doors in the same location as the former Mediterranean Bistro.

Offering a beautiful selection of fine wines and delicious cuisine in a romantic and relaxing atmosphere, Kosabek and his team have the restaurant back to the impeccable standards of its former days. Word has been getting around that Kosabek is back, and the Monterey Bay Bistro is of the same high calibre as the original Mediterranean Bistro. Kosabek has received warm welcomes from customers who are thrilled to have him

and many of his original staff members back at the location. “Many customers have come to me and told me how happy they are to see the Bistro back to its original high standard,” he expresses.

“All of our ingredients are fresh and prepared from scratch,” comments Kosabek. The menu at the Monterey Bay Bistro features a wide selection of tantalizing entrees including succulent fresh fish that is specially flown in for the restaurant. “Regina used to be known as a ‘meat and potatoes’ kind of place,” he states, “but as our population grows, our taste has evolved. People are looking more for fresh ingredients and want to try new things.” Guests at the Bistro will find themselves enjoying fresh Ahi Tuna,

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Sword Fish, Mahi Mahi, Steelhead Trout, Halibut and enormous mouth-watering prawns. Patrons can also count on the return of specialty favourites such as calamari and Pecan Chicken.

Because everything is prepared fresh, Kosabek points out that those with dietary concerns such as gluten sensitivity can easily be accommodated.

“Most of the menu is already gluten-free, but you can just let us know what your food sensitivity is, and we can create something delicious for you,” he advises, “We even offer gluten-free desserts.”

Something new at Monterey Bay Bistro is being open for lunch. Kosabek encourages guests to come in and try their delightful new lunch menu.

Love to travel? Join the Monterey Bay Bistro on a tasteful adventure around the world: each month features a different international cuisine. “Every month is a different flavour from around world such as German, Italian, Mexican, Greek, Moroccan and others,” states Kosabek.

January’s theme will be Brazilian, offering the tangy rich flavours of the Brazilian

barbecue. Looking for a Cajun adventure?

Be sure to visit the Bistro in February and enjoy such delicacies as alligator, voodoo prawns and blackened catfish.

Along with the return of an exquisite menu of freshly prepared dishes, Kosabek is pleased to offer an updated wine list selected by Kosabek himself.

Specialty wines are also ordered in from the Monterey Bay area. “We’ve almost doubled our list of fine wines for our customers to enjoy with their meals,” he says. He and his servers are happy to assist guests in choosing the right wine to further enhance the enjoyment of their meal.

Another popular item is the return of the highly talented acoustic guitarist Howard Exner who is back performing live on Saturday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. “We have recreated that relaxed atmosphere that was known to our customers before,” Kosabek remarks.

“We want people to feel free to come in for a quiet meal or spend time with friends over dessert and coffee and enjoy the evening.”

The Monterey Bay Bistro is also the perfect place for special events. Birthday parties, staff parties, business meetings, anniversaries and more; whatever your occasion, book it at the Bistro to add that special touch. Guests may book the semi-private area or for larger gatherings book the whole restaurant. “We also do a lot of catering for whatever event is on your calendar,” notes Kosabek.

The Monterey Bay Bistro is the official caterer for the Applause Dinner Theatre and recently, for the movie, Wolfcop.

Get reacquainted with Kosabek and the Monterey Bay Bistro, open Monday to Saturday at 11 a.m. Call 306.347.3230 today for your deliciously fresh experience. Check out the website www.mbaybistro.ca and like them on Facebook.

Monterey Bay Bistro 2589 Quance Street 306.347.3230 mbaybistro@sasktel.net www.mbaybistro.ca | ABOVE Steve Kosabek and staff

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HEALTHY FROZEN YOGURT — YOUR WAY r, Brett Demae

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scream, you scream, we all scream for… soft-serve frozen yogurt. Okay, it doesn’t have quite the same ring to it, but that doesn’t mean that people aren’t clamoring for it. As the soft-serve frozen yogurt craze continues to build momentum and self-serve shops crop up across Canada, it can be difficult to choose your favourite spot for a frozen treat.

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BY ALYSSA RUDYCK PHOTOS HENRY GODNITZ

Whether you are new to the movement or a veteran “froyo” fan, there is a recent addition to Canada’s self-serve frozen yogurt culture that offers something for everyone — all year round.

Co-owner of several Tutti Frutti locations around Regina, Brett Demaer is a man who understands what his consumers want.

Offering a variety of tasty flavours of softserve frozen yogurt and dairy-free options such as soy yogurt and sorbet, there is something for every taste and dietary preference in the Tutti Frutti lineup. “We’re always releasing new flavours throughout the year,” says Demaer. “We make a point of switching the flavours on a regular basis, so that we’re always offering a variety.”

Each machine houses two different flavours and, with an average of six machines going at once in any Tutti Frutti location, customers have a variety of options, including flavour mash-ups. “Having the duel flavour machines allows us to do interesting combinations,” says Demaer, explaining that they will stock machines with complementary flavours for costumers to swirl, such as Strawberry and Cheesecake or Green Apple and Salted Caramel. Customers can continue to customize their creations by choosing from a large selection of more than 30 toppings, including fresh fruits, granola, bubble tea pearls, and of course, chocolate of all varieties.

To make sure their customers are always in the know about current flavours, Tutti Frutti makes a point of staying active in social media, giving their fans a chance to not only check their phones daily for flavour updates, but to ask when their favorite flavours are coming back as well. This year, Tutti Frutti customers can look forward to new flavours such as Root Beer Float, Chocolate Hazelnut and Pink Grapefruit. Also coming soon is Tutti Frutti’s new hot-topping bar, stocked with warm selections such as fudge, caramel and fruit sauce.

According to Demaer, going for frozen yogurt is a lot like going for coffee — it’s a social experience for many of his customers. What is great about

Tutti Frutti is that they offer dairyfree options, so anyone with lactose intolerance or other health restrictions won’t be left out. “We’re the only [selfserve frozen yogurt] place that I know of that does a soy, non-dairy option,” says Demaer. “We also have sorbet... lowsugar chocolate and low-sugar vanilla flavour options that are healthier options for someone who is watching their sugar intake.”

According to Demaer, many of his customers are people on the go looking for a quick snack, young families out for a healthy treat, and friends looking for something different to do. “A lot of people are still discovering the concept,” says Demaer. “There’s a lot of people

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who haven’t had the chance to try it… frozen yogurt has been popular in the past, but this product is just prepared differently. It’s soft-serve and self-serve… people are finding that it’s not what they expected… people who are here for the first time, we see them fairly often over the next month or so, because they’re so excited about it. It is kind of addictive.”

Unlike many other social indulgences, the benefit to becoming addicted to frozen yogurt is that it’s not only tasty, but also good for you, packed with healthy bacteria and probiotics that provide healthful benefits such as aiding in digestion, strengthening the immune system, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and improving immune function.

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While customers can receive these benefits from other brands of frozen yogurt, Demaer explains that the processes they use in making their frozen yogurt helps to ensure that the all the healthy benefits and probiotics are in a very stable state, all the while giving their product a truer yogurt taste that customers have favoured for its light, not-too-sweet taste. “We make [our yogurt] with milk that we buy locally,” says Demaer. “It’s made fresher than some of the competitors… it’s not frozen until it becomes the frozen yogurt.”

Demaer also notes that his customers really enjoy Tutti Frutti’s atmosphere in their clean, brightly-lit stores. Another location opened on Quance Street this summer, where Demaer hopes

customers will be able to sit and enjoy the walking path and waterfront view out back in summers to come. Be sure to watch for their rewards program coming soon: the Tutti Frutti Rewards Club. Members will receive points upon purchase, which they can redeem on future purchases.

Tutti Frutti 353 Albert St, Regina 306.757.7007 3121 Quance St, Regina 306.757.7057 tfyogurt.ca albert@tfyogurt.ca |

Bringing Sparkle to the Holiday Season Let us be your dessert solution!

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Regina Symphony oRcheStRa:

Reaching Out to the Community and Youth

By Tobie HainsTock Photos courTesy of regina symPHony orcHesTra

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hether it’s a soundtrack in a movie, a commercial jingle, a song on the radio or a full symphony performing live, music is an ever-present entity that affects us daily.

The wonderful people at the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO) are aware of the lifelong influence of music.

the opportunity to experience an RSO concert. The RSO spends a day in a community, visiting the school and performing an educational concert to the students. Later, they perform a community concert. “We try to give seven to eight concerts each year,” Antoshin adds.

“It all started in January 2011 when I saw that there was a real need for more outreach programs,” recalls Maxim Antoshin, executive director of the RSO. The RSO Education and Outreach Fund was developed in April of 2011 to assist in fulfilling their outreach mission.

RSO Free Concert Series

Music on the Road The Music on the Road gives smaller southern Saskatchewan communities

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This series of extremely popular free concerts happens in the Regina Public Library Central Branch. RSO members get the opportunity to perform and music lovers get a chance to enjoy more wonderful works. Antoshin is grateful to Dr. Roberta McKay and Elmer Brenner for their sponsorship and support.

Classically Hip How do you get young people out to concerts? The Scotiabank Classically Hip program is an excellent way to introduce the under-30 crowd to discover the music of the RSO. Two weeks before the Mosaic Masterworks or Schumiatcher Pops Concert, Classically Hip tickets are made available to young people. The tickets are priced very affordably at $7 for students and $13 for adults under 30.

Build the Band In collaboration with Regina Public Schools, this program provides opportunities to students in three main areas.

Performance: RSO musicians mentor students.

RSO in Schools Every year, Regina Symphony Orchestra Chamber players visit 20 to 30 schools to give educational concerts and interact with students.

Piapot Project: As part of the Payepot School curriculum, students are given violin lessons. Instructor, Ed Minevich, also teaches music history and theory.

Students from the Piapot First Nation attend RSO concerts in Regina where they meet and mingle with musicians.

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arts management: Students are taught the business side of music. This includes strategic marketing, financial planning, fundraising and more. The purpose is to help the students set realistic goals.

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song writing: Students are instructed in all genres of music and given the opportunity to compose and record their own work.

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Scheherazade

January 18, 2014 Guest Guitarist, Marco Sator

Jens and his Mark II – Dreaming of the Masters

february 8, 2014 Guest Artist – Trumpet, Jens Lindemann

Two new Programs: Strings for Change is an exciting new full-time program at Arcola Community School where 37 Grade 1 students will be taught the violin. At Mother Teresa Middle School, the Inner City Orchestra Project is offered to Grades 6 to 8 students.

“We’ve received incredible support from the principal and staff,” says Antoshin who sees this program as something unique to keep kids working together.

RSO musicians teach music in an afterschool program.

American musician, Edgar Winter, said, “Music is very spiritual, it has the power to bring people together.” The goal of the RSO programs is to unite students, parents, teachers and musicians in the common goal of a brighter future for our young people. Each year approximately 5,500 to 6,000 children are helped through the RSO outreach programs.

“The feedback from teachers and parents has been great,” expresses Antoshin.

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For more information about the RSO programs or their upcoming regular performances visit www.reginasymphony. com or call 306.791.6395. For box office information call 306.586.9555. oPPosiTe Page Ed Minevich Piapot Project

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DELICIOUS HOME COOKING MADE EASY

BY TOBIE HAINSTOCK PHOTOS CALVIN FEHR

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e all get caught up in the “busy-ness” of life. Although we have good intentions, our busy schedules don’t always allow for time to cook a proper meal. It’s easy to get into the habit of ordering “take out” or dining out at restaurants.

Since 2007, From Scratch Kitchen has offered easy meal assembly that has been helping busy families get back on track with their diets and their budgets. “We offer our customers three easy service options,”

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explains Dionne Amon, owner. “They can book an in-store (meal assembly) session, place an order and we put it together for them, or come in and pick up ready-to-go meals from our freezer.”

By offering a completely stocked kitchen area that is fully equipped with recipes, ingredients and everything else needed, customers are able to assemble the delicious and wholesome meals their families deserve. “Some people use the service for every day and others just come

and use it to fill in the gaps, like two to three nights a week,” states Amon. “Still others will use it once in a while for a nice treat.”

Amons emphasizes that everything is freezer-friendly and very simple to use. Simply defrost and follow cooking instructions and you will have a lovely home-cooked meal in a fraction of the time. “We’ve got the planning, shopping, meal prep and clean up taken care of,” Amon comments. It’s the perfect concept for busy families, singles, shift workers,

seniors or anyone who would like to be better organized and save money.

Amon explains that using the From Scratch service is also a very economical option. Many people find themselves purchasing a large amount of groceries in the store, bringing them home and then having them go to waste because they don’t have the time to cook. A two-hour session at From Scratch Kitchen will give customers up to 10 lovely nutritious meals without the added expense of buying ingredients that they will end up throwing out later. “The money spent here is not on top of your current grocery budget; it’s in place of it,” she notes.

For those with dietary issues or preferences Amon says, “No problem.”

Simply let them know before you book your session, and the ingredients will be adjusted accordingly.

Group sessions are very popular at From Scratch Kitchen. Whether it’s a group of friends getting together or a special occasion like a baby shower, kids’ birthday party, girls’ night out, corporate team building or any other event, booking with From Scratch is a fun and unique way to spend some time.

The menu changes from month to month, offering delicious restaurantquality entrees that will delight and satisfy any appetite. With more than 50 mouth-watering recipes to choose from, customers will have plenty of options to choose from.

From Scratch Kitchen is located in Regina at 401 Victoria Avenue and is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weeknight sessions are by appointment, and parties may be booked for Friday and

Saturday evenings. For more information call 306.522.6325 or visit www. fromscratchkitchen.com. You can also like them on Facebook.

From Scratch Kitchen 401-Victoria Avenue, Regina 306.522.6325 www.fromscratchkitchen.com

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AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

BY TORI STAFFORD PHOTOS JOHN MORRELL

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he experience a customer has when entering the OLiV Tasting Room is something truly unique.

It isn’t every day that you walk into a store that primarily sells only two groups of items: the purest form of extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) and authentic balsamic vinegars, all available in an array of flavours. OLiV also sells olives, pestos and tapenades, and is expanding into the skincare range in time for this Christmas season.

It’s a one-stop — everything olive and balsamic — boutique.

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“When you come to the OLiV Tasting Room for the first time, it can seem very overwhelming, with walls packed full of beautifully labelled bottles and every available surface adorned with product,” says Marnie McIntyre, manager of the Moose Jaw store and part of the OLiV Saskatchewan team. OLiV staff walk customers through a highly informative and free tasting experience that is fluid and customized to the palate of each individual customer. OLiV has its own accredited extra virgin olive oil tasting sommelier who trains the OLiV team on the technical aspects of everything olive oil.

Each OLiV Tasting room offers freeguided tasting tours all day, every day.

While the idea of drinking a shot of extra virgin olive oil can seem a little strange to new customers, people find it pleasant, allowing them to better understand the difference between pure EVOO and the lower calibre products they’re perhaps used to tasting.

“Once you’ve tried real extra virgin olive oil, there is no turning back!”

McIntyre says. On the tasting tour, you’ll enjoy smelling the oil, letting it dance on your palate, and then, after

swallowing it, taking an inhalation of breath. This process lets you experience more flavours than words can even express.

The tasting tour also includes sampling OLiV’s high quality balsamic vinegar.

These balsamics are sourced directly from the Modena region in Italy and will tantalize your taste buds. You will also learn of OLiV’s extensive collection of flavoured EVOOs and balsamic vinegars, ranging from every fruit imaginable to hot and spicy peppers, and all of the savory and sweet options in between.

At OLiV, customers are allowed and encouraged to try the products that pique their interests or inspire recipes.

The combinations of EVOOs and balsamic vinegars, and their uses, are endless, and the team at OliV will help you find your own favourite pairings

every time. Customers are encouraged to share their special recipes with the rest of the OLiV community on Facebook, and to comment on other users’ favourites.

What makes the team at OLiV especially unique is that you, the customer, truly matter to them. They will share their passion with you throughout the tasting process, and leave you not only with knowledge and a high level of customer satisfaction, but with something far more valuable: inspiration.

Whether it is your first time in the store or your tenth, you will always be greeted with a cheery smile, welcomed by a positive team member and be treated like one of the members of the OLiV family. “After you’ve entered our doors, that is exactly who you become to us,” adds McIntyre.

The OLiV Tasting Room’s Saskatchewan locations currently include Moose Jaw, Regina and Saskatoon. OLiV also has 14 other locations in six provinces. Visit www. olivtastingroom.com or www.facebook. com/OlivTR for more information.

This festive season, leave yourself something truly special under the tree!

OLiV Tasting Room 401 Main St. N., Moose Jaw, 306.972.3545 3225 Quance St E., Regina, 306.757.7555 726 Broadway Ave., Saskatoon, 306.974.2840 info@olivtr.com www.olivtastingroom.com

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REGINA AND AREA Winter Entertainment Calendar

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November 16 February 23 MacKenzie Art Gallery Big Clay

December 10 The Artesian Meaghan Smith

January 18 Mosaic Place Moose Jaw Larry the Cable Guy

December 1 - 29 Globe Theatre Sleeping Beauty

December 11 Knox Metropolitan United Church Handel’s Messiah

January 18 Conexus Arts Centre Scheherazade

December 6 - 7 Shumiatcher Theatre Mourning Mavka

December 14 Old Fashion Victorian Christmas Government House

January 18 The Brandt Centre The Band Perry: We Are Pioneers Tour

December 7 Conexus Arts Centre A Flicker of Light on a Christmas Night

January 3 February 20 Regina Floral Conservatory Tropical Getaway Floral Display

January 22 February 9 Globe Theatre Becky’s New Car

December 8 MacKenzie Art Gallery Holiday Celebration

January 11 Conexus Arts Centre The Merry Widow

January 25 - 26 Government House The Magic Flute

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January 30 February 8 Globe Theatre Conrad-Roy: Daffily Ever After

February 15 Conexus Arts Centre The Oscars

March 15 - March 16 Government House The Ghost Trio

February 1 - June 14 MacKenzie Art Gallery Amalie Atkins

February 22 - 23 Government House Ravel and Faure

March 19 - March 22 Globe Theatre Fusion Project 2014

February 8 Conexus Arts Centre Dreaming of the Masters

February 28 March 1 Globe Theatre Alexander Abrams’ Magical Space Boots

March 19 - April 6 Globe Theatre Salt-Water Moon

February 12 - March 2 Globe Theatre Wingfield Lost And Found

March 1 Brandt Centre Disney Live: Mickey’s Rocking’ Road Show

March 22 Conexus Arts Centre The Listener

February 14 Mosaic Place Moose Jaw Dean Brody with Cassadee Pope

March 8 Conexus Arts Centre Music of the Ballet

March 28 Co-operators Centre Skate Canada Adult Figure Skating Championships

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Delicious

AsiAn Buffet AnD Dim sum in the Queen city

By Apolline lucyk Photos Henry Godnitz

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year ago, a delicious new Chinese Restaurant opened in the Queen City offering quality food at unbeatable prices: China Liang’s Buffet.

Located at 3217 Eastgate Drive, just off Highway 1 in the heart of the city’s east end, the restaurant is easily accessible from anywhere in the city. The restaurant has an affordable lunch and dinner buffet seven days a week, and has just started to serve dim sum on weekends.

The Liang family originally located in Toronto, and ran a successful buffet and dim sum restaurant there before deciding to join other relatives here in Regina. “We are bringing the same successful model to Regina now, and we know people will love it,” says Rita Liang.

The restaurant boasts an excellent buffet at lunch and dinner throughout the week.

With a selection of more than 60 items, it is the perfect place to enjoy all of your best-loved Chinese delicacies, such as ginger beef, sesame chicken, salt and pepper shrimp and crispy egg rolls.

The prices are affordable, as well. Lunch buffets go for only $11.95, Mondays to Fridays ($12.95 on weekends) and the

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dinner buffet is only $14.95 ($16.95 on weekends). Children’s prices are considerably cheaper.

China Liang’s Buffet has just introduced a new feature at their restaurant: they are now serving Chinese dim sum on weekends. Dim sum is a very popular type of Chinese cuisine, but until now there have not been many places to go for dim sum. China Liang’s is ready to fill that void. “For the beginning, we will have a Dim Sum menu,” says Helen Liang. But in a few months they hope to start serving dim sum in the traditional fashion, where servers wheel around carts full of steamer baskets and small plates of tasty dishes, and diners order right from the cart.

Served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, dim sum is priced separately from the restaurant’s buffet. The Liangs have a delicious selection of Dim Sum dishes including shrimp dumplings, shrimp and pork sui-my, chicken feet with black bean sauce, beef tripe, steamed octopus with curry sauce, steamed spare

ribs with black bean sauce, bean curd roll with oyster sauce, steamed sticky rice in lotus leaf, and sweets such as egg tarts and sesame balls.

China Liang’s Buffet also offers pick-up and delivery options. Individually priced items come in well-sized portions and are reasonably priced.

The Liangs are happy to be in Regina, and the city is lucky to have them. For a truly delicious Chinese buffet, or amazing dim sum, China Liang’s Buffet is the place to go.

China Liang’s Buffet is open seven days a week, with the buffet served from 11 a.m. to close. Dim sum is served Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and takeout and delivery options are also available from 11 a.m. to close. Stop in today for amazing food at reasonable prices.

China Liang’s Buffet 3217 Eastgate Drive 306.545.8899 www.chinaliangsbuffet.ca

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Craft Beer: DELICIOUS BREWS FOR THE WINTER

BY APOLLINE LUCYK

Winter is the time to bundle up and drink thick, dark brews paired with warm, hearty dishes. Matt Braun and Greg Hanwell, beer aficionados from Beer Bros. Gastropub & Deli, know which beers will warm us up and brace us best for the frosty winds of the prairies.

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s the days get colder, darker and shorter, Braun and Hanwell notice people tend to reach for the darker, heavier beers, as the deeper flavours pair well with winter dishes like stews and roasts; the heavier nature of the beers also helps brace you for the cold. “People become accustomed to seasonal trends in culinary terms,” says Hanwell, “and what we’re seeing is that same trend in beers. People are looking for regional beers, and seasonal beers, looking for what goes best with what seasons and foods.” Beers of choice for the winter are certainly the darker, stronger brews.

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Braun says the possibilities with beer are endless. “Craft breweries are doing some great experimenting these days. There’s so much variety you can do with flavours.” As craft beer continues to grow in popularity, breweries have been able to experiment more and more with bolder flavours, coming up with some really fantastic brews. “In the winter, we see a lot of nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise,” says Braun, “lots of porters, stouts and strong Belgian ales.

Traditional English stouts rely mainly on the roasted grain to provide the bitterness and dry finish, and therefore don’t have a very strong hops presence; North American craft-brewed stouts tend to have a bolder, stronger hops presence.

PORTER

Porter is one of the oldest and most important styles of beer around the world, especially for Great Britain. Born in London in the 1700s, Porter has travelled the world, being brewed early on in America, Australia, the Baltic countries and India, to name a few. Porters can have many different flavours, depending on adapted brewing processes and the addition of diverse flavours. Porters are aromatic beers with notes of chocolate and hints of coffee, and sometimes buttery caramel and nuts.

They often have a faint smokiness and a dry finish.

Porter has become one of craft beer’s most prominent styles, and is brewed widely all over the world. There are some great porters from craft breweries right here in Canada.

Stout is a descendent of Porter. The term stout was first used in England in the 1700s to describe the high-alcohol, bolder-flavoured version of any beer style. However, over time it became closely associated with porters. Stout porter became the most popular stout variety, and eventually stout porters became referred to simply as stouts. Stouts are warm-fermented ales distinguishable through their dark colour and a deep, roasted flavour, reminiscent of dark chocolate and coffee. “Stouts are good when the weather’s cold,” comments Braun. “They’re robust. They warm you.”

BELGIAN DUBBEL AND DARK ALE

Traditionally brewed in Belgian monasteries, and often still brewed in them today, the Belgian dubbel is a dark ale of medium-to-high strength.

Westmalle Abbey, a monastery in northern Belgium, just east of Antwerp, is credited for developing the dubbel and tripel styles of beer.

Belgian dubbels gain much of their colour from a highly caramelized version of a sugar syrup, rather than the roasted malts which are used in British and German brown beers. In place of the roasted coffee or chocolate flavours of stouts and porters, dubbels have a distinctive herbal, fruit and phenol notes, and an aromatic reminiscent of burnt sugar and raisins. Although dubbels are dry by definition, they can have a slightly sweeter flavour, as they usually don’t carry so much hoppy bitterness.

“The sky’s the limit with beer,” says Braun. “And people are starting to experiment. We’re seeing more and more of the rotational, seasonal beers selling faster.” Now is the perfect time to enjoy a glass of one of the many delicious dark brews we have available here in Regina.

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THE BEER LOVER’S PARADISE

BY APOLLINE LUCYK PHOTOS SCOTT GOODWILL

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ince Beer Bros. Gastropub and Deli opened on St. Patrick’s Day in 2008, it has established itself as the place to go in Regina to try unique beers and delicious beer cuisine.

Everyone at Beer Bros. is wild about beer, and they continually travel across the continent, bringing back amazing new beers to feature at the restaurant.

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Beer Bros. has a constant rotation of 27 beers on tap and a variety of types and styles to choose from, as well as an enormous selection of beers by the bottle.

Partner, Darren Carter, and Matt Braun, bar manager, regularly order fantastic new beers for the restaurant. With the volume and variety of beers offered, the beer menu changes daily as new beers arrive and others run out. Beers are

available for any food and occasion, from thick, heavy stouts to light lagers and crisp, sweet fruit beers. All servers are well versed in types of beer, what beers are available at the moment and will help you find beers you’ll love.

Malcolm Craig, partner and executive chef, uses the flavours of many beers to create a unique menu experience at

Beer Bros. Their menu features mouth-watering dishes such as the Hard Cider Barbecued Pork Sandwich served with a bright and tangy slaw, and their famous Beerogies and Sausage, served with sauerkraut and sour creamed mashed potatoes and coated in a delicious peppercorn ale jus. The menu highlights beer pairings for every menu item to give you a full flavour experience, and servers can suggest further pairing choices for your meal.

One of the most exciting options available at Beer Bros. is The Total Ex’Beer’ience. Only available upon reservation, the total ex’beer’ience is a multicourse menu with beer pairings specially chosen by Matt Braun. You pick how many courses you wish to sample, and Matt will pair each course with a sample of beer chosen to complement the dish perfectly. To have a total ex’beer’ience, you must specifically request it when booking, and let the team know what you’d like: how many courses, what type of fare you’d like to sample, and any dietary or allergy restrictions you have. The total ex’beer’ience is the ultimate way to immerse yourself into craft beer cuisine and culture.

Beer Bros. has also opened a deli at their Scarth Street location, which offers a great variety of eatin and take-out options on weekdays. The deli offers a selection of hot fresh-made sandwiches, soups and salads, an extensive breakfast menu, Grab‘n’Go sandwiches, fresh muffins and cookies, and a delicious selection of fresh baked breads to take home. Their wide variety of breads, all made from organic, locally-sourced ingredients includes options such as organic multigrain sourdough loaves, focaccias, baguettes and burger buns.

Beer Bros. hosts many events throughout the year, and hosts a royalty rewards program to thank their customers. Catering and group booking options are available. Customers can also purchase beer from their off-sale, which is otherwise unavailable in Saskatchewan.

Beer Bros. Gastropub is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., and is closed Sundays. The deli is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

Beer Bros. Gastropub & Deli 1821 Scarth Street 306.586.2337 www.beerbros.ca info@beerbros.ca

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W I NES _ _ for the Holidays

BY APOLLINE LUCYK

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ew things warm up the holidays like a good bottle of wine. Joshua McLean, local wine expert from The Willow on Wascana, discusses some types of wine to enjoy this holiday season.

Light Reds Since white fowl is such a popular choice during the holiday season, McLean recommends opting for lighter reds to pair with your favourite Christmas meals.

A light red such as a Pinot Noir, Beaujolais

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or Nero d’Avola will compliment your roast turkey, chicken or ham without overpowering it. “A wine like Beaujolais pairs great with beets and cranberries,” comments McLean. “It won’t kill a turkey flavour, and it goes great with ham.”

Pinot Noir is a lighter-tasting grape variety best grown in Burgundy’s Cote d’Or. A delicate grape, it is very sensitive to its climate, and thus can only be grown in certain areas of the world, most notably France, California and New Zealand.

Beaujolais wine is defined by the region in which it is made: the Beaujolais region of Burgundy, France. Beaujolais wines are created by the perfect marriage of the region’s unique soil with the Gamay grape.

One of Sicily’s best-loved grapes, Nero d’Avola makes plush wines with structure and ripe red fruit flavours.

Nero d’Avola is another delicate grape variety, and is best grown in certain areas of Sicily. It is sometimes compared to New World Shiraz with its sweet tannins and plum, peppery notes.

Holiday Whites For white wines, McLean advises looking for rounder wines, with hints of butter and caramel. “When I think Christmas, I think Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris,” he says. “These whites are often a little bit sweeter, and a little more round. You could also do a New World Chardonnay.

A round, buttery Chardonnay would pair very well with your Christmas meal.”

Gewürztraminer is a German grape variety which produces beautiful wines with a distinct aroma of lychees and roses. It can produce dry, medium sweet, and lusciously sweet wines depending on the winery and the process used.

The Riesling grape variety hails from the Rhine Valley in the heart of Germany, but is grown internationally as well. It is often powerfully scented and can produce firm, dry wines as well as tangy, sweet ones. It produces some of the finest dry wines in the world.

Pinot Gris is a versatile grape variety which produces everything from bone dry to rich, sweet wines. In Italy, Pinot Grigio produces crisp, tangy whites,

while in Alsace (France) Pinot Gris creates fuller-bodied dry white wines.

Pinot Gris stands up especially well to holiday feasts, while Pinot Grigio is fantastic with light canapés.

Go out and try something new this season. You just might ffall in love with it.

Holiday Gift Ideas Port and Chocolate “Port and chocolate is a classic pairing, and one which never fails to impress,” says McLean. The rich dense flavour of the fortified wine pairs perfectly with chocolate, and it is another gift you can all enjoy together.

Dessert Wine and Blue Cheese A wedge of Roquefort, Gorgonzola or Stilton pairs beautifully with a sweet dessert wine such as Sauternes or Tokaji, and together they make a great holiday gift. The complex flavours of the blue cheese meet the sweetness of the wine without overpowering it.

Rosé, Cheese and Charcuterie Chardonnay is one of the most versatile grapes, and can be grown and ripened without difficulty almost everywhere except at the extremes of the wine world.

As it does not have a strong flavour on its own, it can take on whatever characteristics the winemaker wishes.

Rich and buttery Chardonnays are especially nice with Christmas fowl.

If you bring a good bottle of rosé wine and a board of cheese or charcuterie to a dinner party, not only will you be well-loved, but your gift will provide the perfect start to a wonderful evening.

“Wine is about the enjoyment,” says McLean. “Go out and try something new this season. You just might fall in love with it.”

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THE BEST VIEW IN THE CITY

BY APOLLINE LUCYK PHOTOS SCOTT GOODWILL

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he Willow on Wascana was opened in August 2004 by a group of friends who loved fine food and wine, and wanted to share their passion with others every day. Almost 10 years later, The Willow on Wascana has established itself as one of the top fine dining restaurants in the city, and a place to go to experience new flavours and try new wines.

However, The Willow is not only just a place to go on special occasions.

The menu has a variety of options for different budgets, and the laid-back atmosphere of the restaurant makes it the perfect place to stop for a relaxed lunch, dinner or just a coffee and dessert in the afternoon. There is nowhere else in the city that you can enjoy your meal with such an amazing view.

The menu at The Willow is sourced with local ingredients year-round.

Tim Davies, head chef, changes the menu with the seasons to capitalize on fresh produce, local meat and the changing flavours of the seasons. “I design the menu to include dishes I can’t typically find around Regina,” says Davies, but the menu also has a strong Saskatchewan influence. There are always new things to try, as well as local classics such as perogies with sour cream, mushroom ravioli and seasonal risottos.

The wine list at The Willow is also hand-picked by the restaurant’s service manager and “wine guy,” David Burke, along with co-managers Joshua McLean and Shawn Dalton. “90 to 95 per cent of the wine on our menu is special ordered directly from wineries,” says McLean. “We are constantly searching for different high quality wines to serve at the restaurant, and at least one of us is always on hand to help you pick the perfect wine for your meal and budget, or to answer any questions you might have about our wine list.” Wines are available by the glass or by the bottle.

The Willow also has a tasting menu available throughout the year: a sixcourse fixed menu comprised of some of the restaurant’s best-loved dishes. This can be paired with a choice of two wine flights for an extra special evening.

For Regina’s wine enthusiasts, The Willow Wine Club is the place to gain access to top quality wines otherwise unavailable in Saskatchewan.

Members receive two bottles of specially selected custom-import wine per month, as well as discounts at The Willow restaurant and the opportunity to meet international winemakers when they visit the city.

visiting winemakers, or to learn more about The Willow Wine Club.

During the holiday season, either of their rooms can also be booked for Christmas parties or lunches. For a set price, groups can order a threecourse meal with a coffee or a drink.

It’s a perfect option for office parties or family gatherings. Feel free to call the restaurant to get the latest on upcoming events and features at the restaurant, such as their annual New Year’s event, opportunities to meet

The Willow on Wascana 3000 Wascana Drive Regina 306.585.3663 www.willowonwascana.ca info@willowonwascana.ca

The Willow on Wascana is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and closed on Sundays, except by special booking.

Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.

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FOODS THAT SPICE (AND SWEETEN) UP YOUR LIFE

BY BROOK THALGOTT PHOTOS CALVIN FEHR

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iryani, Dal,Naan, Pakora, Vindaloo, and of course, Butter Chicken.

Just thinking about those dishes can make you hungry for the savoury cuisine of India. For anyone in the Regina area, any Indian food craving can quickly be satisfied at Spices of Punjab on Victoria Avenue. Owner Dharam Singh is well known among the city’s Indian food fans, as his family owned the popular India House restaurant until 2007. In 2008, Dharam struck out his own with Spices of Punjab. “When we first opened, we were on 4th Avenue and Albert Street,” says Dharam. “We quickly outgrew that location, and found

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a larger home at 320 Victoria Avenue.”

Located just a few blocks west of Park Street, Spices of Punjab has plenty of parking and space for its now legendary Indian buffet.

Indian food is both flavourful and rich, accented with curries made from spices like turmeric, garlic, ginger and saffron.

Dishes can be spicy, but are not always what people think of as “hot”. Spicy can mean “lots of flavour,” which the fare at Spices of Punjab certainly has. And Spices of Punjab has another ingredient that adds something special to its dishes: charcoal. Two authentic Tandoori ovens

are used in the kitchen — clay drums heated by real wood charcoal, slowly cooking flavour into food. These ancient ovens have been used for thousands of years and are one of the reasons that Indian food has such a distinct flavour.

Authentic Mouth-Watering Buffet When you’ve got a desire for curry, Spices of Punjab offers a buffet with the most variety in Regina; it’s an everrotating assortment of authentic Indian dishes. You’ll always find naan, samosas, butter chicken and tandoori chicken, and a selection of meat and vegetarian Indian

delights such as vindaloo, biryani, and tikka masala. To finish the meal, there are always delectable Indian desserts like kheer and gulan jaman.

The evening buffet is available every day from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and there’s always an a la carte option, too. The full menu features a fabulous medley of northern Indian food, featuring ingredients such as lamb, beef and pork, plus many vegetarian dishes. Spices of Punjab’s servers are well-trained on the intricacies of Indian cuisine, and can help you select a variety of delicious dishes to enjoy. Spices of Punjab is also licensed, and features Kingfisher beer imported from India.

Catering and Venue Options: For the Holidays and All Year The restaurant offers a room that seats 25 for private functions, and can also cater events of all sizes. The team at Spices of Punjab can serve groups from 10 people to 500, and can bring their buffet to your office for lunch meetings.

They can even send a chef and a fullsized Tandoori oven to your event for the freshest food imaginable. For your Christmas or New Year’s party, they can cater any time day or night to wherever your needs are; all dishes are available.

They can accommodate up to 130 people if you book the entire restaurant.

Open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Spices of Punjab offers dine in, take-out and delivery options. You can enjoy Indian food no matter where you are. For more information call 306.543.1000 or visit www.spicesofpunjab.com.

Spices of Punjab 320 Victoria Avenue East, Regina 306.543.1000 spicesofpunjab.com

TOP L–R Ravinder Kumar, Khushdeep Tiwana, Rajesh Kumar, Amanpreet Kharoud, Joginder Giogina BOTTOM The Spices of Punjab team

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Last ResoRt The

Brings the house Down at gloBe theatre

By Sherry Lee Photos courteSy of GLobe theatre

“I feel

overdressed … in Saskatchewan.”

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his line from one of the songs in this murdermystery musical-farce set in Saskatchewan epitomizes the sheer fun of this successful show that ran for three weeks this fall at Globe Theatre. As Vancouver-based director, Max Reimer, put it before the show opened, “It’s Canadian music, and it’s really fun. What

we do best in Canada is satire and comedy, so it’s a laugh-fest… expect to have a good belly laugh.”

And laugh audiences did — thanks to the collaboration of Canadians Norm Foster, playwright, and Leslie Arden, who wrote the music and lyrics. From the beginning of Act One where the characters reveal

themselves at a hunting lodge, to the completion of Act Two and the special Brazilian theme night hosted by outlandish lodge owner, Freda Heitz (pronounced “fraid o’ heights”) — with murders taking place in the middle of it — the laughter was non-stop. Reimer reveals that “they added four minutes to one show because they had to wait for the laughter to subside so they could continue… there was always lots of laughter, but some shows were just crazy-funny… the audience wouldn’t let us continue, they needed to laugh longer.”

And what could be better than directing and putting on a play that is set in Saskatchewan right here at home?

“As far as I know, this is the first time it’s been done in Saskatchewan, which is just a joy,” adds Reimer. “I always imagined it taking place here… it just makes it all the more fun when people actually know these places.” Reimer is quick to point out, however, that the play is not poking fun at us, but rather “having fun with us.”

Cailin Stadnyk, who grew up in Regina, was thrilled to play the lead role of Angela Miller, a strong American FBI agent who brings a U.S. mobster to the Last Resort to start his life over, and both end up falling into other story lines.

“When Max first approached me for the show, I hadn’t heard it or read it… I laughed out loud from page one because of the Saskatchewan references and growing up here.” Stadnyk admits getting through each performance without breaking into laughter was a challenge. “It’s been a test in discipline and focus, for sure.”

There was “constant laughter and play,” says Stadnyk.

“The cast kind of fell in love with each other… we had a few tears when we came off stage. This one was a hard one to close, and that doesn’t always happen.” Especially memorable was the night that Norm Foster came to watch. “He was extremely happy with the show… he loved what we did with it.”

Both Reimer and Stadnyk praise The Globe’s as being perfect for a murder mystery. “Every row is a front row seat; you feel like you’re right in the middle of it,” says Reimer. “It’s perfect for a murder mystery because every audience member is going to see something different based on where they are sitting,” adds Stadnyk. “We felt like we were constantly under interrogation because of being in the round. You can’t hide anything; there’s always someone looking at you.”

Stadnyk, who danced for years, says she knew from a young age what she wanted to do with her life. After graduating from Michael A. Riffel High School, and spending a year at the University of Regina, she completed Grant McEwen College’s two-year Theatre program in Edmonton. Based in Vancouver for the past 13 years, Stadnyk has been working and travelling steadily in western Canada. “There are a lot of great opportunities in Canada,” she adds.

This surely had to be one of them. toP PhotoS Jeff hamon Photography RIGHT Cailin stadnyk and Max Reimer Max Reimer photo by David Cooper

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Eat FrEsh: Healthy, Fast Casual Alternatives

By Courtney tait

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ith nine Subway franchises, one TCBY frozen-yogurt eatery, and an upcoming Taco Del Mar, Regina business owner, Scott Love, understands the importance of teamwork.

The 2013 recipient of Subway Canada’s Multi-unit Owner of the Year award employs 70 Regina residents throughout his franchises. “The award isn’t because of me,” says Love. “It’s because of my team. They’re very hardworking and dedicated. We don’t have much turnover in our business, so their commitment and making sure they’re taken care of from our end is very important to us.”

Love got his start in the restaurant business in his last year of high school, when his parents bought a Subway franchise. After branching out in the industry and owning two Panago Pizza for nine years, the opportunity arose to become involved with Subway once again. Love’s passion for growth and development led to opening multiple franchises. “I love making things successful, so we can continue to develop, open new locations, and get great people to come work for us,” he says.

Drawing from Subway’s high standards, Love emphasizes the importance of the customer experience. “We focus on quality, service and cleanliness,” says Love. “Those are our three pillars that we really strive to succeed in. If you pay attention to those, the customers recognize that.”

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In August of this year, Subway surpassed 40,000 locations worldwide, making it the largest fast-food business in the world. The company is evolving its focus, attracting a family clientele. It has recently partnered with Disney, offering Kids Pack programs with Disney-themed toys.

“Subway is the only food service in the world that has a Disney partnership,” says Love. “We meet their strict nutritional standards.” Catering is another recent addition to Subway’s service, giving customers the option to have subs and snacks catered for their office or event.

In June 2013, Love took over TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt), a frozen yogurt franchise that originated in Arkansas.

“It’s a healthy dessert,” says Love. “It aligns with healthy foods we already serve at Subway.” Love says the franchise offers the first frozen Greek yogurt product in Canada, and has created the

first almond-based, lactose-free yogurt on the market. “TCBY are innovators when it comes to product.”

team loves what we can provide for them, and they really respect their jobs,” says Love. “We’re an important part of the community.”

In December of this year, Love will open Saskatchewan’s first Taco Del Mar, a Seattle-based franchise bought by Subway two years ago. The restaurant serves an alternative to traditional Mexican food with a style called California Baja, specializing in fish tacos and hand-rolled Mondo Burritos.

Customers can enjoy their meal with a choice of margaritas, wine or beer, in an atmosphere Love refers to as “fast casual.”

With the success of his businesses continuing to grow, Love anticipates opening up to four more Regina Subway locations in the next year, and adding more Taco Del Mar locations in both the city and nearby rural areas, creating further employment in the region. “Our

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte 10 tbs of pumpkin puree 8 tbs of vanilla 2 tsp of cinnamon 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 5 cups of strongly brewed coffee 6 cups of milk 8 tbs of brown sugar Whipped Cream Cinnamon sticks Combine the milk and coffee, and pour into the crockpot.

Whip together the other ingredients, not including the cinnamon sticks and whipped cream. Pour into the crockpot and mix together well Cover the crockpot and cook on high for two hours. Garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon stick, and a dash of cinnamon.

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A Night to Remember: Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Gala 2013

BY SHERRY LEE

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sellout crowd gathered October 17th in the Casino Regina Show Lounge for the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan annual Fall Gala.

Attendees bid on silent auction items and other live auction prize packages, enjoyed a champagne reception and delectable prime rib dinner and, later, the big band sounds of Stephen Macguire and Memory Lane.

But it was young Danica Liske who made the biggest impact of the evening, relaying the story of her father’s diagnosis and decline at an early age. Danica’s words clearly hit home: Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia have a severe and long-lasting

personal, financial and social impact.

More resources and help are needed.

Joanne Bracken, CEO of Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, reinforces the importance of understanding the growing impacts of this disease. “It does affect younger people, but one of the risk factors is age… and once you turn 65, every five years your chance of developing dementia doubles. In people over the age of 85, one in three will develop a dementia of some type,” says Bracken. “In Saskatchewan that’s particularly alarming, because one of the fastest growing segments of our population is people over the age of 65.

In 2011, ‘baby boomers’ started turning 65, and that’s why we’re starting to see

this disease become more and more prevalent… our largest demographic has moved into the age of highest risk.”

At the same time, Bracken says the “The ‘baby boom’ generation wants answers… they are more determined to seek out a diagnosis.”

Bracken says it is important, but often difficult, to get a correct diagnosis.

Fortunately, the Alzheimer Society offers many support programs and services to assist those in need. “One of the key things that we do is to support people who are living with the disease and their family caregivers… we often get contacted by the ‘worried well’: people contact us because they

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feel they are experiencing some of the warning signs.” Examples of support include the First Link program, First Step learning series and linking people to home care and support groups. Using Telehealth technology in partnership with the Rural and Remote Memory Clinic expands their reach. “This builds additional support networks for people… a link to other agencies and organizations that can also provide support.”

The Society also hosts the annual Heads Up for Healthier Brains Forum, community presentations and helps fund collaborative research efforts across Canada that focus on the cause and cure, as well as quality of life for those living with the disease.

Four new resource centres have recently opened in Swift Current, Weyburn, North Battleford and Prince Albert to serve those health regions, and Telehealth provides access to services across the province.

Alzheimer Society staff members are available during the day at 1.800.263.3367, and many resources can be found at www.alzheimer.ca/sk.

It takes money to carry out these efforts, and this year’s gala was one of their most successful ever. Other fundraising events through the year include Coffee Break during the fall (to align with World Alzheimer Day on September 21) and Walk for Memories, set for January 19, 2014. An annual giving campaign, major gifts campaign and planned giving program also run during the year. “In addition to events like the gala, the Society relies on donations from individuals and corporations to support the important work that we do across Saskatchewan, to provide support for people and families living with all types of dementia,” says Bracken.

Bracken wants the Society’s message to get out there. “There are still a lot of people who don’t understand who we are as an organization, and what we can do to help families,” she emphasizes.

“Once the diagnosis is there, they can learn about the disease. There are many things that we can do to help you live life better with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Danica Liske (Photo by Victoria Dillen), Gala Grand Prize (Photo by Deanne Bell); Memory Lane (Photo by Victoria Dillen); Joanne Bracken, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan (Photo by Victoria Dillen); Silent Auction Participant (Photo by Deanne Bell)

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Through a Daughter’s Eyes - By Danica Liske

In high school, I noticed he seemed to be showing I have always been daddy’s little girl and he has always been by my side. about my dance practices... he asked fewer less interest in things I was involved with. He would miss games or forget with early onset Alzheimer’s in the fall of 2006. questions… it seemed like he didn’t care anymore. Dad was diagnosed much support. t He was 53 and I was 17, in grade 12. I was confused and left withou the time we were sitting around the dinner Grade 12 continued and the tension in our house rose. I will never forget ed so often; he was no longer slow to anger, table and dad asked for “that” as he pointed to the butter. Dad was confusand I over the smallest details (like naming but would explode at a moment’s notice. He fought with my mom, brother g for himself... fighting against what the objects and remembering days and times). Now I can see that he was fightin l day: my prom. I knew this was the first of disease was making him forget. That spring he forgot all about my specia many moments my dad would miss out on. ent disability. In 2008, I chose to give up In fall 2007, dad left work at the age of 54 and was placed on perman when I wasn’t working, dad was by my side. I and university and stay home with him. I worked a split shift as a nanny took him everywhere with me, and at home we were always together. the disease we were dealing with and why he My life was opposite of any typical 19-year-old girl. No one understoodwas committed to my family, to making sure my had to come everywhere with me. Unlike a lot of teens, my life and time was dealing with. dad was okay, and trying to help relieve some of the stress that my mom how to drive; then he forgot how to make My dad was going backwards. First he forgot how to work; then he forgot moved backwards until it was like being with a food for himself; then he couldn’t spend any amount of time alone. He his food. make 180-pound toddler. I had to buckle him up and zip his jacket and was changed from early onset Alzheimer’s to Time passed and dad’s personality continually worsened: his diagnosis ssionate man I knew him to be, but was frontal lobe dementia. He was no longer acting as the loving, caring, compa angry, suspicious and confused all the time. home in January 2010. He was 56 and I was Dad spent Christmas 2009 at home and was placed into a nursing loss of the man I knew so well and learning 20. I was so heartbroken and so relieved all at once; I was grieving thehome slowly became the norm for our family. g to accept the shell of who he had become . Visiting Dad in the nursin ment and my parents’ 25th wedding engage my ys, We celebrated birthdays, Father’s Days, Christmas holida anniversary in the nursing home.

2010; he needs help eating, dressing and Dad is now confined to a wheelchair; he hasn’t spoken my name since d will never truly know him, and he will bathing. He didn’t get to walk me down the aisle at my wedding, my husban not know our children. and encourage them to reach out for help. If I want to reach the younger generations of families who are caregivers families like mine out there who can’t quit more are frontal lobe dementia happens to a younger generation, then there their jobs to care for their spouses. There needs to be more help sooner. ia can happen to anyone at a younger age. Be I reach out to bosses, co-workers and employees. Alzheimer’s and dement e might be opposite of what is happening on the sensitive, be flexible and ask questions. What comes across on the outsidfor it to be the last of its kind. We can all be inside. I want to make it impossible for my story to duplicate itself and a part of finding help for today and hope for tomorrow.

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EXPERTAdvice Dining GlutenFree

barley and rye. In flour, it is what holds the baking together so that it doesn’t crumble.

It is commonly used in a wide number of processed and packaged foods.

Denise Blondeau & Tyler Koloski Denise Blondeau, owner/operator and Tyler Koloski, executive chef Table 10 Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge 2118 Robinson Street Regina 306.543.8836 www.table10resturant.com

Did you know that, according to the Canadian Celiac Association, an estimated one out of every 133 people in Canada is affected by Celiac disease? This is a disease that touches the lives of people of all ages and from all walks of life.

When a person has Celiac disease, it means that the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by gluten.

When digesting food containing gluten, symptoms can occur such as anemia, bloating, discomfort, irritability and more.

What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is present in many grains such as wheat,

Presently, there is no known cure for Celiac disease. The only form of treatment is to follow a gluten-free diet. Because standard wheat flour is used so widely in so many foods, following such a diet has proven to be quite a challenge. Celiacs need to be aware of the many sources of gluten, including HVP/HPP (hydrolyzed vegetable/plant protein), malt, spelt, kamut and even some drug products.

This is why it is very important for sufferers to read ingredient labels very carefully when shopping. Today, there are many products on the store shelves that are gluten-free. Main quality brands of pastas, sauces, baking products, flours and more are available to Celiac-andgluten-sensitive consumers.

When dining out, ask a lot of questions.

Find out if there are gluten-free menu options. Ask if the restaurant has deep fryers that are dedicated as gluten-free.

More and more restaurants are offering gluten-friendly or gluten-free options on their menus; however, few are taking the extra step to present separate menus for Celiacs and gluten-sensitive guests.

Ordering a drink? Ask your server about gluten-friendly beer and other spirits.

It is also a good idea to be aware of the difference between gluten-free products and gluten friendly. Gluten-free products

contain four to five parts gluten per million at most. Gluten- friendly products may contain slight traces of gluten.

Be careful of cross contamination which can happen very easily. Some restaurants, like Table 10, will do their gluten-friendly baking first and make sure everything they use is well sanitized. This will avoid any issues with flours or other ingredients getting mixed together when they shouldn’t. Because of the increased quality of gluten-friendly baking products and ingredients, many people don’t notice a difference between gluten-friendly baking and regular baking.

Gone are the days when Celiacs and gluten-sensitive people would dread going out to eat. With the increased awareness about Celiac disease and the development of gluten-free products, Celiacs can enjoy the food and beverages they love.

For more information about their glutenfriendly options, visit Table 10 Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge at 2118 Robinson Street, call 306.543.8836 or visit them online www.table10restaurant.com.

Located in the heart of the Cathedral Village, Table 10 Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge is Regina’s premiere gluten-friendly restaurant featuring a tantalizing menu that is accessible to Celiacs and glutensensitive guests. Enjoy delicious glutenfriendly entrees and decadent desserts.

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Sun Splashed ISLES

BY KEN BEATTIE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANIA CRUISES

Dr. Ken Beattie, NPD, Ph.D. Enrichment Speaker

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rand new in May 2012, Oceania’s Riviera and her sister, Marina, are touted as the most sophisticated and elegant ships to debut in the last five decades. Comfortably midsized — which really means that the ship has a guest capacity of 1,250 passengers and a staff of 800 — appeals to a great many cruisers because these ships are not gargantuan as many of the new vessels are. This equates to a guest to staff ratio of less than 2-1; how do you spell “pampered?”

Personalized service has been long a hallmark of Oceania Cruises, yet not “over the top” and artificial — just simply, excellent. I have yet to learn how the staff can learn first names, your preference for “shaken or stirred,” and who you are travelling with — usually by day two of the voyage. Perhaps there is a secret code that is transmitted via some shipboard social media, or perhaps our trusty cruise cards are each embedded with a microchip. No matter their process, the results are awesome; you will feel appreciated and welcome aboard any of Oceania’s vessels the moment you set foot on the ship.

The Oceania Cruises experience is chatted up in many cruise circles, but for those who have yet to savour a voyage with Oceania there is no need to be overwhelmed by descriptions of elegance, designer touches and the upscale ambience of Riviera or Marina. The tone, cadence and shipboard ambience is very relaxed — often referred to as “country club casual.” Of course, there are many different passengers aboard, some who prefer to dress formally for special occasions, photography or just because they like to. Others will appear at any of the six open-seating gourmet restaurants neat and tidy with or without a jacket or tie; whatever suits your style and comfort level is just fine. Naturally, common sense prevails, so parading into a grand buffet in your flip flops and wraparound over your swimwear may raise a few eyebrows on your way out.

Extra surcharges to dine in these specialty restaurants are nonexistent, but because they are quite popular, reservations are usually required. There are many times that we feel like dining on deck or even in our stateroom; it matters not where — the food is considered the best at sea.

Having a burger and fries on deck at The Waves Grill or lighter fare at the Terrace

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Cafe on the 12th deck often hits the spot perfectly, and the pool is not too far away.

On tropical itineraries such as the Sun Splashed Isles, eating on deck is very pleasant. There always seems to be a breeze, no matter what the temperature, and in February if it’s not snow, it’s good!

Sun Splashed Isles is a great 10-day itinerary from Miami return, departing February 22, 2014. I will be presenting onboard as part of Oceania’s enrichment program for the duration of this cruise. Our ports of call lend themselves so beautifully for storytelling, weaving all manner of myth, mystery, medicines and history of the Caribbean.

Not only are you able to work on your tan, but you may also learn quite a bit about this beautiful part of the world.

residence program; perhaps a watercolour expression of Tortola will be your souvenir.

The Turks and Caicos Islands, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten and St. Barts will certainly deliver the consummate Caribbean image on any level. Tortola, the Dominican Republic and finally to Nassau, Bahamas, completes this idyllic island sojourn with a return to Miami for your connections home. First time cruisers: this is a wonderful itinerary for

you to discover how fantastic cruising can be. Start with Oceania and you will realize that you are home. I look forward to welcoming you on the Sun Splashed Isles itinerary aboard Riviera in February.

Ken Beattie is the Manager of Habitat Programs for the Canadian Wildlife Federation. kenb@cwf-fcf.org For more information or to book your trip visit www.oceaniacruises.com

The new Bon Appétit Culinary Centre is the only hands-on cooking school at sea.

Massimo, a well known and fantastic chef, is scheduled to be on this cruise, so all “foodies” are welcome to join me and learn the art from a master. The Artist’s Loft offers a wonderful opportunity to learn or hone your creative skills from the artists-in-

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Planning Your Perfect Warm Weather Escape

BY TRINA ANNAND

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inters always seem a little bit long in Saskatchewan.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing spa retreat or an activity-packed adventure in the sun, travelling to a warmer climate can be the perfect mid-winter escape.

Destination weddings are gaining popularity as the ultimate in wedding and honeymoon combined, but it is important to know what you are booking before you buy. Travel expert, Gloria Olson, knows how to get your dream wedding and honeymoon, “It’s best to book well in advance; you can put a small deposit down on a destination wedding more than a year ahead of time. It’s also important to know what all-inclusive means with wedding packages, and what your package will include.”

Many resorts allow for a specific number of guests in a wedding package, so extra guests could mean costs you weren’t expecting.

Although a destination wedding seems like a fantastic idea, it may not be for everyone; some people won’t be able to make the trip, whether for financial or health reasons. “What if your grandparents or your best friend can’t come with you?” asks Olson.

Olson highly recommends buying travel insurance, “You never know what might happen; people get sick, family members die.

When you are booking a trip, whether it is a day or a year or more

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in advance, there is no way to predict what might happen in that time frame.” Regardless of whether you are travelling across the country or internationally, your Canadian medical coverage only covers a fraction of the bills incurred from injury or illness. A short vacation shouldn’t cost you for the rest of your life.

With the right planning and safeguards, a trip to warmer climates can be just what the doctor ordered to break the “winter blues.” Working with and getting advice from a certified travel consultant can ensure that it’s your best trip ever. “Everything is so tech-based these days, and sometimes photos in a brochure or a website don’t tell all. I love getting to know my clients and helping plan their vacation,” remarks Olson.

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CruCIble Cameron Forges new IdentIty For Pats

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ockey alchemist Malcolm Cameron is in the lab again. The first-year bench boss of the Regina Pats seems to have developed a knack for taking the ingredients at hand and producing gold.

During coaching stops earlier in his career, he has proven the ability to walk into a challenging situation and coax the best out of his players.

Cameron guided his teams past the first round of the playoffs in each of his seven full seasons in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League), where rosters are written in pencil — and only lightly at that.

Perhaps Cameron’s hockey intuition was sharpened by observing teammates during his own journey through the bus leagues. After all, when the view out the window is a repeating tableau showing the backside of northern steel towns and Texas pumpjacks, the characters on the bus get downright interesting. He spent five years across the aisle from quirky goaltenders, preening “phenoms” and good-natured “grinders” with bruised knuckles. He has some insights into how players tick.

Cameron traded his skates for a clipboard in 1998, and started soaking in coaching lessons in the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sports) and four different minor pro leagues before landing with the WHL (Western Hockey League) Pats in 2011 as an assistant. This past summer, the 44-year-old took the helm after the squad had just come off a disappointing 25-38-4-5 season.

“I would call it a transition year,” says Cameron.

“We came into the season not quite sure where we were going to be in terms of our competition in the league. We had some good young candidates to make our hockey club and a lot of older players, and we had to make some decisions.”

Those decisions weren’t easy. Cameron realized an investment in youth would likely have an early cost, but would supply the experience needed to build character that eventually translates into playoff success. “With the kind of talent we had with our younger guys, we elected to shed some of our more experienced guys and use those 16-year-olds. We’ve got a nice blend of age groups right now.”

The mix puts younger players in situations where they can be more successful with older players. “We let them have some success and grow, and be patient with them,” says Cameron. “We hadn’t had much patience with our younger kids, mostly by necessity, the past couple of seasons.”

For rookies, making it in the WHL probably means living away from home for the first time,

getting used to different cooking, a new school and new friends. That adjustment period is true even for older players who arrive via the trade route. “It does take some time to get to know your teammates and the lay of the land and create a bond within the team. But our leadership group has done a real good job of smoothing over that change. They help the guys with the routine and getting to know the expectations and demands of being a Regina Pat.” With just over quarter of the season in the books, the Pats are showing Cameron’s formula still works. The team is nearly keeping pace with the leaders in their division, the Swift Current Broncos and Prince Albert Raiders. In fact, six of their first nine losses came against those top-tier clubs.

Cameron says he really likes to watch the Raiders in particular. “They’ve kind of built their team for this year and have some experienced, top-end players carrying the load. They have a good, 20-year-old goalie and young promising guys getting good minutes. To me they’re the team to beat in our division.” He will be looking at all their meetings this season as good tests for his boys. “We’ve played them tough every game this year; we just haven’t been able to get over the hump to beat them.”

Even so, Cameron likes what he’s seeing with his young team. “It seems like every three or four games they’re taking another step, and it’s really pleasing to the coaching staff and the management to see the improvement. I think we’re showing our fans that we’re an entertaining hockey club, and I certainly think there are exciting times ahead for us this season.”

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Myth 2: I have a double-coated/ heavy-coated/combinationcoated breed, so I don’t want to remove any coat in winter.

Myths of Winter Dog Grooming

Truth: If your dog has a shedding coat, the shedded hair will remain interwoven in the healthy coat, not allowing proper skin insulation. This often causes dandruff, itching, excessive shedding, matting and hot spots. The skin oils are not distributed properly through the topcoat, and it becomes brittle and damaged. Without the natural oils, the coat also picks up dirt and other pollutants resulting in a dirty, smelly dog. A professional groomer will remove the dead undercoat in the winter and prevent your dog from accumulating mats which can harbor moisture and bacteria.

Myth 3: My pet is fairly sedentary in the winter and isn’t getting dirty enough to warrant a bath.

Truth: Pets require bathing as often in the winter as in the summer! Pets often suffer from central heating-related dry skin, and can absorb salt and sand into their coats.

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here are also several misconceptions about dog grooming in the winter.

Myth 1: The longer and thicker my pet’s coat is, the warmer it will be in the cold temperatures.

Truth: Grooming in winter becomes more important to your dog’s health. Long, wet, matted hair easily makes a cold, wet and infection-susceptible dog. Matted fur does nothing to insulate the dog; it causes discomfort, pain and hot spots. It is better to purchase a dog jacket than to allow a long coat to become matted, damp and a breeding ground for bacteria and infections.

Myth 4: I can weather the storm, and bath and comb my pet to prolong its grooming until spring.

Truth: It is possible to maintain a home grooming program and stretch your dog’s grooming needs a few extra weeks, but only if you groom your dog correctly. Different breeds have different coat demands. If your dog has a curly or naturally long coat, there are certain imperative techniques. Your dog has to be 100 per cent free of any tangles prior to the bath. If you bathe a matted dog and allow it to dry naturally, the knots become tighter and create a woven pelt. At this point, the groomer has to shave it off. Removing mats is like carefully peeling an orange: the clipper blade has to get underneath the pelt, very close to the skin — a tricky job indeed! This process can be painful and is a stressful job for even the most accomplished groomer trying to avoid a nick or irritation to the dog’s skin!

Myth 5: I want to leave the hair in my dog’s pads to keep their paws warm.

Truth: The hair that grows between the pads can grow long and matted; if left

unattended can cause great discomfort.

Snow, ice balls and even rocks can collect in your dog’s pads; imagine walking around with rocks in wet shoes!

Overgrown hair may disguise foot problems such as long and ingrown nails and cause foot injury. Where salt is used on the roads, your pet may be in danger of split pads. Even in areas clear of road salts, dry weather may lead to cracking and bleeding. Watch for excessive nail growth. If Fido spends less time outdoors, his nails may appear to grow faster because they aren’t being worn down.

A happy healthy dog has strong, shiny, matt-free fur — all year long. Your dog’s coat provides insights into its physical or emotional condition. A professional groomer can help with your pet’s physical appearance and assist your goal for a healthy pet — both inside and out.

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AN EVENING WITH CELEBRITIES: SUPPORTING GREAT CAUSES

BY TORI STAFFORD

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his year marks the 5th annual Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Dinner & Auction, presented by K+S Potash Canada. For the second year, the event will primarily support STARS™, a non-profit organization dedicated to safe, specialized and immediate air ambulance emergency care and transport for the critically ill or injured in Saskatchewan. Along with donating over $100,000 to more than 30 other organizations last year, Queen City Kinsmen made STARS™ one of their top priorities, contributing a total of $32,500 to the organization.

Attendees of the Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Dinner & Auction can look forward to a night of dinner, cocktails and celebrity appearances, including a live auction of former professional athletes and local sport celebrities, who might

just end up as your dinner companion for the evening. Expect raffles and a silent auction of sports memorabilia and other choice items.

stage with prominent sports figures like Olympic medalist soccer player, Kaylin Kyle, past and present Roughriders and the Regina Red Sox.

“This is not just another dinner, but rather an experience that you remember and talk about for years to come. The proof is in the attendees, and how they plan their schedules around the event,” says Patrick Weatherald, event co-chair.

“I am not certain that other dinners leave the same lasting impression, such as a picture on your cell phone of you and Toronto Maple Leaf legend, Darryl Sittler.”

Mark the date: Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Delta Hotel and Convention Centre in Regina, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $125; corporate tables and ticket are also available. Contact Patrick Weatherald or Lisa Peters of Eye Inspire Events.

Wine, dine, meet your sports heroes and support a great cause!

This year, former NHL superstars, Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders will headline the evening, sharing stories with the audience and the

Patrick Weatherald 306.535.8777 Patrick_Weatherald@cwb.ca Lisa Peters 306.539.5339 lisa@eyeinspireevents.com

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A DREAM HOME TO FIT YOUR BUDGET

BY TOBIE HAINSTOCK PHOTOS CALVIN FEHR

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t’s common knowledge that building a new home is a major investment. It’s time and money that doesn’t always come easily for many of us. You work hard for your money. You want a beautiful high quality home that fits your lifestyle and your budget. That’s why Crawford Homes are competitively priced.

work with you individually to ensure you get the best suited home for your investment.

For just under $340,000, including lot and GST, you can own a stunning, brand new two-story home on a lane lot in the new area of Edgewater. This lovely home is 1,080 square feet and includes a garage pad for future build. It also features the following standard items: covered veranda, two bedrooms, kitchen with work island and corner pantry, as well as a master bedroom featuring a walk-in closet and half bathroom.

is the limit. The Crawford drafting team will work closely with you to ensure you have the custom home of your dreams.

High-end upgrades can include: granite countertops, luxurious hardwood and tile flooring, stunning custom fireplaces, beautiful custom tile work, high-end plumbing and electrical fixtures, in-floor heating systems, handcrafted customized wood work and more. If you can dream it, Crawford Homes can do it.

If you’re looking to give your home a flare of its own, that’s no problem. You can easily customize this home to include granite countertops, hardwood floor in the living room, fireplace and many other details that really add that personal touch. All upgrades are competitively priced, and Crawford’s sales agents will

Presently, Crawford Homes has a lovely home under construction in prestigious Harbour Landing at 4921 Wright Road that showcases what they can do. A dream come true, this amazing home backs onto walking paths and an abundance of green space. This stunning walk-out bungalow is planned to be

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Crawford Homes also builds stunning high end fully custom homes. Based on your personal needs and wants, when it comes to building these homes, the sky

fully developed. Once complete, it will boast more than 4,300 square feet of living space, featuring five bedrooms, four bathrooms and gorgeous kitchen with oversized island and corner pantry.

There is also a spacious great room with doors leading to out to a large deck.

Enjoy the formal dining area, which will be perfect for entertaining. As this luxuriously striking home is currently under construction, you can still purchase it and put your own customized finishing touches.

No matter how big or how small, Crawford Homes is one of the few builders in the city that allows you to customize your home from the ground up. From custom blueprints, to choosing the perfect paint colour, Crawford Homes

will work with you every step of the way.

The team at Crawford Homes believes that everyone should have their dream home. By allowing to you to customize their current floor plans, Crawford Homes is able to help get you into your dream home while keeping the costs low.

For more information about how to make your dream home come true, call 306525-9801 or visit them online at www. crawfordhomes.ca.

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Elise Selby and Mark Girardin, owners of Eco Innovative Illumination

Light Up YoUr Life with eco innovative iLLUmination

By Matthew Stone Photos IMageS by gIllIeS

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co Innovative Illumination Ltd. Is a Saskatchewan corporation that was established to research and develop a unique new line of LED lighting. These products were developed in Canada and are designed to withstand harsh Canadian weather conditions. Today, Eco Innovative Illumination Ltd. is owned and operated by four shareholders: Bob and Joan Martodam, Elise Selby and Mark Girardin. Together, they continue to find more and more uses for their excellent products, and the company shows no sign of slowing down.

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“If you are tired of putting up and taking down your traditional stringed Christmas lights, then our House-Brite LEDs offer a permanent solution to your problem.

They look great, they work great, and best of all, they will save you in energy costs,” says Mark Girardin.

That last point cannot be overlooked. Eco Innovative Illumination LED modules are a 12-volt system that consumes only 1.4 watts/foot, as compared to traditional Christmas lights that can use up to 25 watts/bulb. This will translate to at least

80 per cent savings off your energy bill. After one easy installation, they are up there permanently, tucked neatly under your eavestroughs. The product is durable, water-resistant, and it is UVstable, so it will not fade or yellow with the sun. However, you might be asking yourself, “What happens when the light burns out?”

“The easy answer is they won’t,” says Elise Selby. “The LED modules are designed to withstand the harshest temperature and conditions. Our LED modules are tested

RIGHT Eco Innovative Illumination LED modules translate to approximately 50 to 60 thousand hours of use, or about seven years without flipping the ‘off switch.’

and quality controlled, which translates to approximately 50 to 60 thousand hours of use, or about seven years without flipping the ‘off switch.’ ” If that doesn’t reassure, this will: the housing systems manufactured by Eco Innovative Illumination Ltd. come with a 10-year warranty, though they have very rarely been needed. The LED modules are also very easy to pop off and put back in should you need to. However, if you want to switch to a Christmas theme, you can keep that shaky ladder in the corner of the garage. Eco Innovative Illumination’s lighting system comes with more than 25 pre-set colour-changing modes, including Christmas themes, with several flashing and fading options. The LEDs offers endless colour-changing capabilities with the simple operation of a remote control.

You should know that house lighting is certainly not all you can do. A trip to Eco Innovative Illumination’s website reveals a whole lot of other uses for these amazing lights. LED lights on RVs are popular, as is lighting for decking, signage and commercial properties such as hotels and bars, and industrial applications.

The great thing about this product is its endless amount of applications.

Recently, Eco Innovative Illumination has been doing under-counter lighting for kitchens, as well. These lights are not only cost-effective, but they will save your sanity! Christmas season is just around the corner, so call now for a free quote. Your shopping might be left to the last minute, but your lighting doesn’t have to be.

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Houseplants Winter Months FOR THE

BY KEN BEATTIE

Horticulturalist, Ken Beattie

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ettling down for a long winter’s nap may be the way of many as our days shorten and temperatures plummet. Our gardens remain as digital memories now under snow or, at the very least, not looking their best. At this time of the year, I rely on my houseplants to satisfy that “green thumb itch.”

Naturally there are many excursions to the local garden centres, all of which are four-season establishments bulging with not only a great selection of living material, but abounding with household and lifestyle accoutrements. A neverending supply of floral and greenery can also be found at the “box stores”; unfortunately the care and maintenance typically is not the best. What I suggest is spending a little bit more and get good quality and well-maintained houseplants.

AFRICAN MASK ALOCASIA AMAZONICA

GLOXINIA SINNIGIA SPECIOSA

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Given that our homes supply less than desirable growing conditions during the winter months — drier air and low light — be diligent in what you select. Humidity is the biggest problem by far. I know many of you say that you have humidification with your heating system, and that’s grand; however, in order to supply humidity sufficient for most tropical plants, the wallpaper would be peeling off the walls.

Rather than stress your system, it’s much wiser to group your plants together so that they may enjoy collective humidity. Another idea is to prepare a “pebble tray” which is simply a saucer filled with stones that will hold water. Place your houseplants on the stones so that they are not in the water yet will benefit from evaporation. Maintain

water in your tray at all times and you will be pleasantly surprised how your plants react. Misting the foliage is often suggested as a method of increasing humidity and it may work to a degree. I for one just don’t find the time to be misting as often as is required to benefit the plants.

A plant that tolerates lower light and typical house conditions that you might consider is African mask, Alocasia amazonica. This tropical beauty has outstanding foliage with very distinct markings. African mask belongs to a family that includes some poisonous relatives and this one is no exception if ingested.

If your pets are foliage “munchers,” this is not a great plant for you. Flowers are rather non-descript and sporadic, but the foliage makes up for this by far.

Gloxinia, Sinnigia speciosa, is a delightful, bulbous plant belonging to the African violet family. These fuzzy-leafed plants will bloom profusely during the later winter months in hues from deep crimson to mauve and through to white. Once you have a gloxinia, you will or should always have it because they are bulbs that re-grow annually indoors. A great aunt of mine used to water her plants with cold tea, and I have yet to see gloxinias with as spectacular flowers as hers had.

Consider these and other houseplants to help you through the darker seasons as you leaf through the seed catalogues; they will help to encourage you along.

Ken Beattie is the Manager of Habitat Programs with the Canadian Wildlife Federation. kenb@cwf-fcf.org

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CREATING AMAZING IN-HOME EXPERIENCES

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t may be a relatively new company, but Regina’s ONAV is quickly establishing itself as the go-to source for home and business owners looking to buy and install custom audio and video.

Established by Kent Magnuson, Dave Biskupek and Steve Vancha in 2011, ONAV works with some of Regina’s most prestigious warranty-approved and awardwinning homebuilders. The company also works with clients who are renovating and retrofitting into an existing home.

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In only two years, they have become the largest custom audio visual team in Regina with each team member exceptionally dedicated to customer service that exceeds expectations. Combined, they have more than 80 years of experience.

“We have all been in the business for a long time. We all love the custom side of audio visual electronics,” says Magnuson.

“We’re proud of the great team we have.

Every single person in the company is passionate about the business.”

ONAV always ensures customer service is on par with the great products they offer. “The entire team has a real love for home audio video and home automation and wants to focus the installation side of things,” he says. “We focus on installing the right product for the customers, because every home is different, every customer is different.”

Customer feedback speaks for itself, with many clients referring ONAV to friends and family because of the enthusiastic

service the company offers. “They say how personable we are, what a neat and tidy job we do, how we look after everything when we’re in their home. We look after clients and we put their best needs forward,” says Magnuson proudly.

As an authorized Platinum Control4 dealer, ONAV works with new homebuilders and renovators to integrate the systems into homes — such as audio video systems, security systems, camera systems, locks, heating and cooling and motorized blinds — into one mobile control source. Just recently, ONAV won the award for the most valuable Control4 dealer in Canada. “It made us proud,” says

Magnuson. “It was humbling because we’ve only been in the business for a short period of time, but we have proved we are one of the best in the business.”

can. We have the best all-around service, the best products, the best installation and the best customers. We will be there for our customer for the long haul.”

Not surprisingly, the company’s services keep expanding. This fall, ONAV became an authorized SecurTek dealer. SecurTek is SaskTel’s security division, and ONAV is proud to be a one-stop shop for AV, automation and security.

You can rest assured knowing you’re in capable hands with ONAV. Be sure to visit their fully automated showroom to see how they can work for you.

“We want to sell clients what’s best for them and not necessarily a whole bunch of bells and whistles,” says Magnuson.

“We don’t just provide a great product, but we look after clients as best as we

ONAV 2301 C 7th Avenue www.onav.ca 306.522.6628

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WHY CAN’T KIDS CONCENTRATE? Studies show that in a single classroom, more than 70 per cent of children have difficulties with focusing and paying attention.

Kids today live in a world that moves at a faster pace than ever. They are exposed to more media images, faster sound bites, and can use multiple media outlets simultaneously. They can text message, type, use video controllers, cell phones, iPods, MP3 players and Blackberries.

They learn faster, adapt better and multiprocess at a rate that no other generation before has ever been able to, or ever had to do.

These same kids who live a fast-paced world are put in a classroom where they are expected to sit still and focus on a single thought, person or image for a long stretch of time. Is it any wonder that 70 per cent of them are having difficulty staying on task, focusing and paying attention? Like reading, spelling and writing, paying attention is a skill that children need to learn, practice and perfect.

Often, our education system does not teach skills such as paying attention or concentration, so it is up to parents to ensure that their children know how to use these skills. Encouraging children to spend quiet time reading every day, or writing, or playing tech-free educational games, or simply engaging in conversation without multitasking, or being plugged in to any sort of gadget can help them hone the skills they need to stay focused in the classroom.

For more tips on developing attention and focus skills, or for strategies on using concentration skills at school, contact Janet Klassen at Oxford Learning Regina 306.790.2000. Visit regina@ oxfordlearning.com.

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THE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT: HISTORIC HEART OF THE QUEEN CITY

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egina’s Warehouse District today is a mixture of old and new, past and present. It is an area rich and diverse in history and home to both modern and historic Chicagostyle buildings which were built in the early 1900s. The Warehouse District encompasses more than 80 city blocks — from Albert to Winnipeg Street and from 4th Avenue to the CPR tracks. In the late 1980s, a group of business owners formed the Regina Old Warehouse District Association (ROWDA), a nonprofit entity with the goal of promoting and revitalizing the area. In 2003,

ROWDA was disbanded and Regina’s Warehouse Business Improvement District (RWBID) was created.

the most longstanding locally owned businesses in Saskatchewan,” says Lovella Jones, executive director of WBID.

Known simply as “the Warehouse District,” the RWBID was established by City Council to supplement the services offered by the City of Regina. Some of these services include safety funding for “Ding in the New Year,” Labour Day shuttles to Mosaic Stadium, additional security patrols and street cleanup crews to keep the area beautiful and safe. “The Warehouse District is home to over 550 independent businesses and some of

The District’s Beginnings The Warehouse District blossomed around Regina’s CPR railway at the end of the nineteenth century. There have been a number of interesting businesses and landmarks located in the area over the years.

“The railway came to the town in 1882,” Jones reflects, “and the train station for the town was located just north of the

HISTORIC PHOTOS L-R First Station, T. Eaton Co., Muni Railcar #40 MODERN PHOTOS The Warehouse District today

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Regina Rugby Team, 1912

tracks, just east of Broad Street in what would become the Warehouse District.”

Shortly after the arrival of the CPR, lots were sold to a group of trustees so that the resulting taxes could provide necessary public works to the area. A dispute arose, taxes weren’t paid, and in 1904 a settlement was reached whereby the federal government transferred more than 4,000 lots to the city while retaining only a few lots as public reserve.

“One of the most notable people who played there was Neil ‘Piffles’ Taylor, who Taylor Field was named after,” Nyczai reflects. “He actually played there in 1913 as a teenager, and he went on to become quarterback for the Regina Rugby Club.”

The General Motors Assembly Plant

Dominion Park and the Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Warehouse District was also home to the General Motors Western Headquarters Assembly Plant in the early twentieth century. For a year and a half, the plant put out 150 cars per day, averaging one every four minutes.

However, with the stock market crash of 1929, the plant had to shut down.

It reopened briefly in 1930 and again in 1937, but was unable to regain the success it had seen in its first year.

From 1909 to 1917, the Warehouse District was home to Dominion Park, the first playing field of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. “Dominion Park was the home of the Regina Rugby Club that later became the Saskatchewan Roughriders,” Jones comments. It featured a 600-seat grandstand and hundreds of additional bleachers to accommodate the city’s early sports fans.

In 1941, the Dominion of Canada took over the plant and turned it into a military production operation to help Canada’s troops fighting in the Second World War. The plant assembled anti-tank gun carriages, Oerlikon gun parts, two-pound anti-tank guns, and six-pound anti-tank guns to send to the overseas troops.

The buildings have since been taken over by the province and rented out to several companies.

“Basically, it became a warehouse and distribution point,” says Debra Nyczai, marketing coordinator at WBID. “And there were many family homes, stores, restaurants, as well as a school in the area.

So, it was a whole kind of settlement.”

The Warehouse District in the 21st Century The Warehouse District remains a thriving district in the heart of the Queen City. Ten of the historic warehouse buildings have been converted into beautiful condominiums, and the area boasts a diverse collection of businesses from every sector.

There are countless things to do and see in the area. “There are everything from multinational corporations to ‘mom and pop’ businesses; the businesses range right from one end of the alphabet to the other,” says Jones. “I can’t think of any type of business or service that the Warehouse District doesn’t have.”

“We have the most unique and varied collection of shopping and services here.

Everyone knows the downtown and the big box stores,” says Nyczai. But in the Warehouse District, “a lot of these are small businesses, too. And if we can help them and find ways to promote and get people out to the area, that’s what we’re here to do,” says Nyczai.

With more than 550 businesses, the Warehouse District is certainly an area to explore.

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YOUR LIFE, A WORK OF ART

BY ALYSSA RUDYCK PHOTOS HENRY GODNITZ

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hen it comes to home décor, the pieces we choose to integrate into our homes reflect who we are and want to be.

We hang photos of family, friends and special occasions because the important people and special moments in our lives make up a large part of that story. At Artistic Accents, artist Raj Pazhanghot and his brother, Gohvindh, Pazhanghot help customers take their home décor to new level; they offer a variety of artistic services to help accent your home with your own unique experiences and tastes.

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Owner of Artistic Accents in Regina, Raj offers a range of services, including custom picture and jersey framing, photographic transfer onto canvas, and original acrylic and oil paintings created from his imagination, or replicated from images you provide him with.

may want to display one massive, focal piece. “It’s an art work and a conversation piece,” says Raj, emphasizing that he is dedicated to spending one-on-one time with each customer to discover exactly what they are looking for and what kind of space they are working with.

“We do the job of decorator,” says Raj, who explains that he is able to use his creative expertise to create original designs, and customize something different for everyone’s unique needs. This includes large spaces where customers

With his photographic transfers to canvas, Raj prints photo images onto canvas before laminating and stretching it by hand onto specifically cut, 1.75 inch deep stretcher frames. Customers can choose from black and white, sepia or full

colour tones, allowing each piece to be truly tailored to their décor needs. What makes these photographic transfers really unique is that customers can come to Raj with original photography of their memorable moments, enhancing their own art while showcasing cherished memories like their first kiss as a married couple, or their tour through India.

Raj also works with photo collages: give him a collection of photos and have him design an original piece of artwork.

Raj will also paint an original painting from your photo or photos. Family Tree pieces are one of his specialties. While each one he creates is different based on number of family members and where the final piece will be displayed, he comes up with the most creative and innovative way to connect the images in a contemporary design.

“We work on crafting things that are very unique… [and are] on the cutting edge of home décor,” says Raj, adding that customers get much more value than they would using an image transfer service at a box store. Furthermore, Raj provides personal attention and creative compositions. Customers have come to value the exceptional personal service, unique products and creative expertise of Raj and his brother so much that some have asked them to pose for photos afterwards, so they can add them to their albums as a special memory.

If you would like to use your space and bring your art to life with Artistic Accents’ creative services, visit Raj and Gohvindh at his newly renovated store, a hidden gem in the Warehouse District of Albert Street. For more information, or to view some of Raj’s original paintings, check them out on Facebook.

Artistic Accents Open Mon-Sat 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

1415 Albert St. Regina SK S4R 2R8 306.347.0086

L-R Raj Pazhanghot & Gohvindh Pazhanghot.

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Fast. Fresh. Fabulous.

by Tonya LamberT Photos ScoTT GoodwiLL

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re you passionate about healthy food, but find you don’t have the time to eat well during your busy workweek? Now, you can. Café Drip is Regina’s answer to healthy fast food. Chef Nic Gignac prepares quick, nutritious meals that don’t sacrifice taste or quality.

Chef Gignac uses only the freshest ingredients when concocting his culinary creations, so the menu at Café Drip changes every two days. Café Drip keeps its menu small, operating on the “less is more” concept: by offering fewer items,

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the staff members ensure that each dish is of the highest quality and eliminates the need to use any preservatives.

Everything is made from scratch — even the soup broth. Customers can find the menu, which includes a soup, salad and sandwich, posted a week in advance on the cafe’s website, complete with mouth-watering pictures that will make you want to drop everything and head over to the Brownstone Plaza at 1275 Broad Street for a taste.

Café Drip carries a large selection of divine desserts, many of which are

gluten-free and all of which are baked fresh at local bakeries. Their cookie dough-filled chocolate cupcakes are a customer favourite. Their bread is also supplied by bakeries in the area.

Keeping with the “less is more” idea, the café offers a single house blend of coffee which is a medium dark roast. Customers can opt for a cappuccino, mocha, latte or espresso, all of which are served stronger than at most other places. For those desiring a cold beverage, there is a variety of fruit and sparkling juices as well as spring water. Café Drip promotes

ABOVE L–R Lacey Baiton and Nic Gignac

healthy eating, so you will not find any pop on the menu.

Café Drip is the brain-child of Nic Gignac, Lacey Baiton, Chay Kitts and Jason Zhao. Chay is largely responsible for the shop’s ultra-modern, urban décor, while Jason is the business man. As chef, Nic creates the menu items; partner, Lacey, manages and takes care of the customers. Customer Carole Hudson describes Café Drip as “a feel-good place with incredible food and great staff.” In addition to its daily operations, the staff members at Café Drip also provide catering to functions, both large and small.

Located in the heart of Regina’s Warehouse District, Café Drip already has a large base of repeat clients from the area’s many businesses. One regular

customer, Justin Hardy, raves, “Café Drip is my favourite place for lunch, hands down: the only thing better than the customer service is the food itself. Drip: it’s café done the right way.”

Café Drip 101A – 1275 Broad Street Regina 306.359.3747 www.cafedrip.ca

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ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOPPING with Vintage Flair

BY TRINA ANNAND PHOTOS HENRY GODNITZ

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inding that perfect piece of furniture to finish a room or a unique gift for that special person on your list can prove challenging. In a world where mass-produced items and big-box stores have invaded every portion of our lives, small local shops are becoming more important to the community as a whole.

Mabel and Martha’s Vintage Style Décor is a brand new locally owned shop that focuses on making a house a home with cozy one-of-a-kind finds.

Partners, Dianna Nelson and Barb Broda, always dreamed of using their creativity to start a business together.

They have known each other for almost

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20 years, and wanted to create a place where people can come and leave their troubles at the door, unwind and linger.

Many of the furniture pieces at the shop have been rescued and reimagined

by Broda and Nelson, creating pieces that your neighbour won’t have, but will definitely want. The experienced crafters have succeeded in creating a shop where everyone can feel comfortable and welcome.

Mabel and Martha’s is your quintessential home décor store and more. Open just in time for the Christmas shopping season, the store is full of Christmas, winter and holiday

decorations. You will also find furniture (old and new), lighting, inspirational artwork, yummy scented candles, table linens, braided rugs, and vintage style clothing and accessories, including jewellery and scarves.

Nelson and Broda like to think of vintage as a style that provides a feeling of coziness, of being at home. They feel it connects with our souls and reminds us of family and friends and enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Set in the historic warehouse district, the space is warm and inviting with large windows, architectural details and exposed brick walls. Mabel and Martha’s Vintage Style

Décor carries many one-of-a-kind items that are timeless. The friends believe that vintage style can find a place in any home, creating a more lived in space where everyone can feel comfortable.

For the amateur or seasoned designer, the store is set up in room vignettes so clients can envision items in their own home and gather inspiration that will help them create their own unique space.

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift, antique or vintage-style furniture, or just want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the everyday world, Mabel and Martha’s Vintage Style Décor is the perfect destination.

Mabel and Martha’s Vintage Style Décor 1916 Dewdney Avenue, Regina 306.569.9882 Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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“INNOVATE” YOURSELF

BY APOLLINE LUCYK PHOTOS CALVIN FEHR

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alon Haze is proud to be Regina’s newest high-end luxury salon, located in the Warehouse District.

It is a place where you can relax in the hands of highly experienced stylists and leave “innovated.”

Four-time Allied Beauty Association winner, Tara Keating, is excited to be offering Regina a unique salon experience.

The goal for the highly educated staff at Salon Haze is to educate clients to achieve the look they want, not only in the salon, but also at home.

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The Haze team has travelled nationally and internationally to places such as Toronto, Las Vegas the Caribbean, always striving to bring back the most current trends and styles to keep their clients up to speed with their current look. Haze is a full service salon offering the newest trends in cut, colour and styling for women and men.

At Haze, the goal is not only to have clients wearing the most current styles, but also to give them the education and tools they need to recreate that look at

home. From day-to-day blow drying and using the proper styling aids, to getting ready for a night on the town, Haze stylists are there to always help you to achieve that desired look.

Salon Haze is the first and only salon in Regina to carry Kevin Murphy products.

Kevin Murphy products are all parabenfree and sulphate-free, allowing all those rich browns and vibrant reds to continue to shine day after day without fading. You can be completely satisfied this holiday season knowing there are

products out there to help your hair stay healthy and shiny through the long grueling Saskatchewan winter.

Salon Haze uses Schwarzkopf professional colour, which they believe has the most vibrancy, longevity, and for those of you with those stubborn silver hairs, the most coverage. All stylists at Haze are also proud to be a Schwarzkopf master colourist and cannot wait to help you with all your colour needs. For those choosing to use a more organic colour, Haze also offers the Schwarzkopf Essensity line.

Haze also offers makeup applications and application education from Michelle Loustel, owner of MJ Studio Pro Cosmetics, a cosmetic company which produces a mineral makeup line and high definition line.

Whether you are looking for a new style or would just like to reset your current one, the stylists at Haze will help you create a look that is just for you. Come and experience it for yourself. Haze is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Salon Haze 2206 Dewdney Ave Regina 306.522.HAZE (4293)

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RECRUITMENT AND RETAINING Some of the Best Employer Practices

BY MICHELLE HATZEL

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n 2013, Randstad, a global human resource staffing and recruitment service, identified the top five most attractive components of employment for job-hunting Canadians as: salary, work atmosphere, job security, work-life balance and convenient location.

There are several ways in which a business can offer incentives for recruiting and retaining personnel.

According to Globe and Mail’s Top 100 Employers series, bonus payments and profit sharing help employers increase base salary offers and keep quality staff. Progressive compensation packages include additional health care benefits, phased-in retirement

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plans, compassionate leave, employerpaid maternity and parental leave and wellness plans.

such as; job sharing, telecommuting, shortened and compressed work week options and paid days off.

Some of the best employers promote community involvement and volunteerism — even paid volunteered days off from work. They make environmental initiatives that can extend to paper-free processes and pay their staff’s city transit passes.

Actively promoting employment equity also helps foster well-being and inclusion of personnel — an important factor for creating a healthy workplace atmosphere.

Attending to the on-going support, mentoring, training and education of personnel offers mutual benefit to employees and employers alike. Creating a skilled team of professionals leads to better representation of themselves and the business for which they work.

In helping employees achieve work-life balance, progressive employers may offer flexible work options when possible,

Some of the best employers in Saskatchewan today are those that invest in the development and well-being of their staff, ensuring that they have the right people and the human resources to meet the demands of their business.

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ur cover story showcases four outstanding businesspeople in our community who have truly “arrived”: edgy fashion designer, Dean Renwick; excellencefocused realtor, Leanne Tourney; innovative electrician, Chris Kayter; and visionary event co-ordinator and business owner, Michelle Strawford.

Their accomplishments are indeed impressive. Renwick is a recipient of Saskatchewan Arts Board’s Creative Industry Transition Fund, and is launching a new clothing line this spring. Tourney just received a RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, putting her in the top tier of RE/MAX real estate agents. In just one short year, Kayter’s business has grown to become one of the premier electrical companies in the city. Strawford, owner of a number of prominent businesses here in Regina, has recently expanded her exciting S3 event to Saskatoon.

Highly successful and growing, these prominent business leaders made stunning strides in their businesses in 2013, and they have even bigger plans for the coming year. These are people to watch in our community — it will be exciting to see where they go next!

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A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE

BY TOBIE HAINSTOCK PHOTOS SCOTT GOODWILL

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eal estate agent, Leanne Tourney, excels at consistently exceeding client expectations. With over half of her business coming from repeat customers or referrals, it’s evident that clients appreciate her hard work, commitment and attention to their needs.

She comes by her success honestly: through her tenacity and, perhaps, genetic heritage! Leanne has watched her mother, Joyce Tourney, become highly successful in real estate. In November 2000, Leanne obtained her real estate license and started her real estate career at RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty, where she still works. RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty operates as a boutique real estate company, taking pride in developing a reputation for integrity and providing high quality, specialized service. This level of service is maintained with the assistance of three well qualified administrative staff members.

Leanne’s drive for service excellence is ever-present in what she does as she puts her clients’ needs first. Whether buying or selling a home when you work with Leanne Tourney, you can count on getting top service at all times. “I educate buyers about the home buying process” she says. “It’s always a good idea to have a REALTOR® with you throughout the buying process because they will negotiate on your behalf and look for any potential problems or unnecessary risks.

For similar reasons, having a REALTOR® accompany when purchasing new construction is also a good idea.”

As for selling homes, Leanne is dedicated to assisting sellers in getting their property sold in a timely manner and at an attractive price. “I work very hard for my clients and I give them advice on preparing their home for sale” she explains. “I want my listings to look better than any of their competition.” Leanne stays on top of market trends and utilizes many resources to ensure that her clients get the best result possible.

A sophisticated marketing program is at the core of this creative agent’s achievements. Advertising on bus benches, print advertising and an extensive online ad campaign using websites and social media has been very successful. Indeed, some say they see Leanne’s advertising every day whether

in their travels or online. As a result, she is well recognized in the community.

Her drive for excellence has earned Leanne much recognition in the industry, including induction into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in 2007. She is also the recipient of the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award which is an honour bestowed on very few people in her line of work.

Leanne focuses on keeping balance in her life, and is encouraged by the love and support of her family, partner Sean, and their children.

With her business growing exponentially each year, Leanne feels that every year is better than the year before. Because she consistently keeps her clients best interests at the forefront, her loyal clients have certainly contributed to that growth. There’s no doubt they feel they are well taken care of. With her solid reputation built through strong ethics,

this prominent, caring agent has earned a high level of respect from both clients and peers. “The hugs and gestures of appreciation I receive from clients are overwhelming, simply for doing my job.

The amount of trust clients put in me, and the sharing of their personal lives, is very touching.”

This story is unfolding and is definitely worth watching: Leanne Tourney continues to lead the way in the competitive Regina real estate industry.

Leanne Tourney RE/MAX Joyce Tourney Realty Regina Tel: 306.791.7666 Fax: 306.791.7682 www.leannetourney.com leannetourney@remax.net

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here’s no question a b o u t it, Regina loves fashion! One of the most talked about fashion designers in the Regina area is Dean Renwick.

With his Design Studio located in the heart of downtown at 1861 Scarth Street, Renwick has been creating stunning wedding, graduation and contemporary designs.

Recently Renwick was the recipient of the Saskatchewan Arts Board’s Creative Industry Transition Fund. Out of 81 applicants, only a handful qualified for the prestigious grant with Renwick.

“The fund was given to people for marketing and branding of their businesses,” explains Renwick. “I’m looking to expand into Saskatoon and other areas in Saskatchewan.” Renwick says that his business partner, Crystal Spooner, played an instrumental role in him receiving the grant by doing his business plan and helping with the application.

Renwick received notification of receiving the grant in June. “I was so surprised and pleased that they supported a fashion designer,” he expresses.

“It’s just so nice to know that they recognize us as a valuable asset.”

Since that time, Renwick has been extremely busy putting the money to good use having a new website developed and a sensational fashion video produced by Red Hat Studio. “I’ve also been creating a line of clothing that will be for sale as opposed to my usual custom work,” he notes.

Dean Renwick Spring 2014 Line Designed with the woman-over-35 in mind, Renwick has designed a contemporary modern line that’s clean and classic with a nod toward

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trends. “A lot of the pieces are timeless and can be worn for years,” he comments.

The colours are a rich pallet of red, camel, ivory and deep blue. The fabric consists of wovens and lycra for stretch and a Brazilian knit for comfort.

Sizing is in small, medium and large, with a one-inch seam allowance for any necessary alterations. With a price point ranging from middle to upscale, anyone can own a Renwick.

One of the truly fascinating features of this stunning clothing line is how easily it transfers from professional to casual to evening wear.

A simple change of accessories can create an entirely new look.

“I’ve designed this line with women in mind who are strong, sexy, experienced and confident,” remarks Renwick. The line features several dresses, pants, tops, skirts and jackets that mix very well together. “They will also mix nicely with your existing wardrobe while still looking great as standalone items,” he adds. With a twinkle in his eye, Renwick hints to watch out for the “killer” dress and eludes that viewing his video will explain more.

You can purchase these thrilling garments at the Dean Renwick Design Studio in Regina or at Argyle Boutique in Saskatoon. Renwick is also in discussions with prominent Saskatchewan and Ontario boutiques. It’s certainly an exciting time for Renwick and the fashion industry, not to mention the excitement that women will experience wearing such high quality classic designs.

Renwick will continue to create his stunning custom designs and accept alterations. As for a fall 2014 line? Keep your eye on this talented Saskatchewan fashion designer — there’s more to come!

Dean Renwick Design Studio 1861 Scarth Street, Regina 306.569.2938 me@deanrenwick.ca www.deanrenwick.ca

Hair: Grant Bray, Fox + Beau Make Up: Sarah Lindsay Edge Model: Cindy Interior: Alford’s Floors & Interiors

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DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY PHOTOS BY SCOTT GOODWILL

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t all started with Bella Chic, a women’s clothing and accessory business coowned with Sharon Nabe. “We would attend tradeshows and knew something was missing,” says Strawford.

Strawford saw a need to promote her businesses and others differently. This was the spark for the highly popular What Women Want show which will be celebrating its sixth year in March.

Today, the three-day event spans the entire Conexus Arts Centre featuring entertainment, spirit sampling and more than 200 vendors including fashion, spa, hair and cosmetic services, home decor and renovations, wellness and more.

The event brings new shoppers and businesses together and continues to be a resounding success. “It’s so great to bring new clientele to these businesses, and to see these businesses grow,” comments Strawford.

As Bella Chic has become better known, the demand for this cutting-edge fashion line has increased, and today you can find Bella Chic clothing in Strictly Esthetics located at 235 Victoria Avenue.

An affordable line for any budget, Bella Chic brings international style to Saskatchewan!

Another remarkable Strawford venture is the upscale shopping event S3 Style|Shopping|Spirits, which started in Regina and this year expanded to Saskatoon. Visitors experienced fashion shows, a culinary stage, food and spirit sampling, entertainment and great shopping at a vast selection of businesses. One of the unique things S3 does is promote its business partners throughout the entire year, not just during the events. The motivation behind the show is for patrons to enjoy a fun, memorable shopping experience while supporting local businesses.

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A professional photographer, Strawford owns and operates fotobella Photography, an award- winning photography company known for excellence and capturing memories for over a decade. “Our team of four photographers are constantly enhancing our skills and delivering exceptional images,” she explains. Focusing primarily on portraits, fotobella shoots corporate photos, family, weddings, babies and any other memorable events in your life.

You can’t create magic without a plan; trust fotobella to work closely with you to capture the images you have imagined.

“We partner with you to create the images you have dreamed of, the images that reflect your soul and personality,” says Strawford.

Strawford’s latest venture is Integrity Matters, a joint effort with business partner, Lisa Peters. Integrity Matters brings together international and local speakers to educate, entertain and create opportunities for business communities to learn from the best in the world. The premiere event took place September 25, 2013 at the Hotel Saskatchewan with international speaker ,Tom Ziglar, and local leader, Jeff Stusek, President and CEO of ISC. “The response from the business community was outstanding,” says Strawford.

My husband describes me as a serial entrepreneur who is happiest when creating something new, never doing the same thing twice,” smiles event producer, Michelle Strawford. “These events truly bring together all I love. There is nothing quite like having a vision and watching it unfold before my eyes, becoming something fantastic!

Life doesn’t stand still for Strawford; she thrives on doing things differently, bringing new experiences to our community and making a difference. “I feel very blessed to be in a place to help others achieve what they may never have thought possible,” says Strawford.

“Whether it is to acquire that magical photo or reach markets and network with new businesses and potential clientele.

That is what it’s all about: making a difference for all those I am privileged to work with,” Strawford smiles. bellachic.ca fotobella.ca integritymatterscanada.com s3canada.com whatwomenwantregina.com PICTURED Michelle Strawford Dress and shoes courtesy of Stella & Sway

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AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR

BY TOBIE HAINSTOCK PHOTOS SCOTT GOODWILL

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welve months: 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes; a year can go by so quickly. What each of us chooses to do with it tells us a lot about ourselves. Some may choose to live it one day at a time and see where life takes them. Others might have the entire year planned down to the minute with set goals to achieve at certain points of the year. There are still others who choose to enjoy each moment as they see fit. Regardless of what we do with it, change is inevitable. No one is exactly the same from one year to the next.

In one short year, Chris Kayter started his own electrical business and built it to a highly successful and very busy company. Kayter always liked the idea of having a trade and working with his hands. He’s found electrical work to be an interesting and challenging career with lots of options available. After nine years of working for someone else, he decided it was time to take the next step and start his own business.

Offering a full range of services, JLB Electric works on new build and renovated residential and commercial buildings.

Service work is also a big part of what they do, providing 24-hour emergency service. There have been times when customers need some advice about what steps to take on a project, and the JLB team is happy to answer questions.

Presently, JLB Electric has 13 employees, four of who are journeypersons. Now, with six brightly decaled service trucks in the Regina area, Kayter and his team provide professional service for commercial and residential new builds and renovations. JLB is on the job with a number of developers in the area including projects downtown, Harbour Landing and more.

When doing renovations, JLB will do a nofee consultation and give a free estimate.

Rather than setting a flat rate for a project, the team feel it’s fairer to charge time and materials. An estimate of the time that it will take to do the project will be given to the homeowner. Open communication with the client is maintained throughout the renovation. As the time for the project completion approaches, the client will be alerted and kept updated.

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and pride in their work. Whether it’s a major condominium development or a small home repair, JLB clients can count on integrity and service excellence. “The big thing is honesty,” says Kayter. “It’s very important to have open and honest communication with the customer.” If ever there is an issue in a project or something unexpected comes up, Kayter will be upfront about it immediately and do whatever it takes to make sure everything works out to the best for his clients.

Kayter is pleased to say JLB Electric is Regina’s only authorized warranty service provider for the luxurious NuHeat – In Floor Heating. “We do installations as well,” he remarks. NuHeat is ideal for bathrooms or any room.

In business, it’s very important to surround yourself with people who will make your company a success. Kayter is quick to give credit where credit is due and acknowledges the true value of his team. He expresses that he doesn’t know how JLB could have achieved as much as it has in the past year without the hard work and support of his crew.

JLB is an employee-driven business. “I made it a point to hire the right people for the right positions,” he comments. “My commercial and residential managers both have years of experience in the industry and are very knowledgeable.”

Kayter handles the service work because that’s his primary area of experience.

Family is extremely important to Kayter.

JLB Electric is named after Kayter’s children: Jordyn, Lucas and Blayne.

He accredits his success to the love, encouragement and support that he’s received from his wife, Jen, and their children. “Jen is an amazing and incredible woman,” expresses Kayter. “I definitely wouldn’t be here without her support.”

A lot can happen in a year. It’s encouraging to think that a business team with a strong work ethic and determination can come so far in one year. By implementing increased technology into his business, as well maintaining a high standard of quality work and service, JLB Electrical has a bright future ahead.

JLB Electric 1431 Scarth Street, Regina 306.545.5552 jlbelectric.ca TOP Neil, Chris and Mitch

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EXPERTAdvice Business Training and Development

very common to have a committed entrepreneur with a passion for what they do, however with little or no business training or business ownership experience. All too often great businesses fall by the wayside because the business owner struggled to manage their business effectively.

Laura Small, CEO Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. 108-502 Cope Way, Saskatoon 306.477.7173 100-1919 Rose Street, Regina 306.359.9732 info@womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca www.womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca

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ver the past 18 years, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. (W.E.) has been making a difference in the results of women owned businesses throughout the province.

Since inception in 1995, W.E. has lent over $27 million which has contributed to the economy. The organization continues to help shape and create the economic climate and business community for women entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan.

Whether you are just starting your business or have been in business for years, training and development is a key factor to continued success. It’s

For businesses to be truly successful, it’s important for owners to work on their business and be constantly aware of the status of all aspects of their operations, including financial management, human resources, marketing and strategic planning. Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan offers a variety of training seminars particularly valuable for those entrepreneurs looking to increase their knowledge and skills.

With ongoing training such as monthly lunch sessions and webinars, business owners can take in information on current topics. Mentoring Circles and Business to Business Linking are also available to members as additional support. Adding formal training to the learning journey can be beneficial for a business owner. Women Entrepreneurs offers a variety of courses on financial management, marketing, human resources, and business planning.

Life is a constant learning experience and managing a business is no different.

As a business grows there are three key elements that an owner must be in tune with: financial, marketing and technical (the product or service). Being aware of these elements within your business will provide a good picture of your business strengths and weaknesses. Look at your strengths and examine how you can continue to develop them. Study your weaknesses and ask yourself how you can improve them.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to be an expert at everything. This is why it’s important to surround yourself with people who will help your business grow: people who complement your strengths and weaknesses.

Your business environment is constantly changing. Knowing how your environment is changing will keep up to date with trends in your product or changes in marketing strategies.

Continued business training and education will help you be aware of vital aspects of your business, which in turn will assist you in keeping your business successful for the long term.

For more information about training sessions and seminars, visit www.womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca.

Women Entrepreneurs is supported by Western Economic Diversification Canada.

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EXPERTAdvice New Ways to Wealth

Edna Keep Real Estate Investor 3D Real Estate Investments 306.536.6266 www.MultipleWaystoWealth.com 3drealestate@sasktel.net

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hroughout the years, I’ve had many titles: daughter, wife, mother, waitress, financial planner, entrepreneur, real estate investor and more. Now, I’m about to add a new title: published author! My new book (my first) is titled Multiple Ways to Wealth.

The book focuses on how people can build separate and viable income streams to supplement —and eventually replace — a person’s job.

I’m so excited to be able to share this valuable information with friends and readers. I truly believe that everyone should take control of their own financial future, and not rely on a job or the economy. Published by Aviva Publishing

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Company, the book will be released before Christmas.

Potential sources for an initial real estate investment include the following:

Multiple income streams — different businesses or investments that, when built up correctly, provide residual monthly income — are vital to anyone seeking financial stability and wealth.

Warren (my husband) and I don’t rely on only one source for our money. Having only one income source, particularly if it’s a job working for someone else, not only limits your possibilities, it significantly increases your risk. If you only have one income source and that income source dries up, you are in trouble.

• Savings Accounts • Retirement Savings • Other Investments (such as stocks and bonds) • Equity in Your Home

I believe that network marketing can be one example of a viable income stream. It’s an ideal way to begin as it offers low start-up costs and virtually no overhead. Folks can also begin on evenings and weekends.

Multiple Ways to Wealth also describes in great detail one of my primary passions: real estate investing. In a fiveyear period of time, Warren and I have grown our real estate portfolio to 274 rental units with an estimated value of $24 million. Not only do we have 274 people paying us rent every month, we also are realizing the appreciation in the properties and the pay-down on the mortgages.

Please note that real estate investing requires a fair amount of cash to get started. But solutions are out there for the savvy person who wants to get started investing in real estate.

How much cash you personally have, of course, will vary from person to person. For our first investment property, Warren and I obtained cash from the equity we had built up in our house.

This can be risky, of course, because if our investment property soured for any reason, there was the possibility that we would also lose our home. But we felt confident that we could pull it off — and we did!

I also suggest that folks with money in their Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP) consult with their financial planner to see how much, if any, of their investment could be used for a real estate down payment. I would like to see people use their RRSP savings much more actively. Inflation alone almost eats up any income earned from interest in these types of accounts.

Over time, people with money will begin to come to you. Warren and I initially built up our rental properties using our own money. Eventually, though, we began to attract other investors who were willing to put up the money in exchange for a partnership in the property. Using other people’s money is a great way to broaden your real estate holdings.

To seek out investors, I suggest that you begin to network. Friends, family and business acquaintances are all good initial sources for referrals. Over time, and as you develop more expertise, you will want to expand your potential list of referrals sources to include people such as mortgage brokers, real estate agents, doctors and lawyers.

From Single Mom to a Wealthy Lifestyle I want readers to know that I certainly haven’t led a “silver spoon� life. At the age of 16, I had a child and dropped out of high school. After I eventually completed school, I began a series of waitress and secretarial jobs, all as a single mother. What carried me from there to here? I believe two words: personal development.

parts of the world to attend seminars put on by some of the best speakers and entrepreneurs. I have done all this with one simple goal in mind: to get better.

Once a person finds their true passion and commits to building multiple income streams, having that solid knowledge foundation regarding money, wealth and business are vitally important to success.

I want folks to study wealth and living a wealth lifestyle the same as if they were still in school studying Math or Science or Spelling.

About Edna Keep Edna Keep is a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor and author. For more information about her upcoming book, Multiple Ways to Wealth, visit www.

MultipleWaystoWealth.com. To contact Edna, send her an email at 3drealestate@ sasktel.net.

I love studying about personal development and business. I have bought and read thousands of books on attitude, goal setting and living with passion. I have attended numerous seminars and listened to countless audio programs.

Warren and I have travelled throughout Canada, the United States and other

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A Luxurious stAy with A FriendLy weLcome

By Tobie HainsTock

Whether travelling to Regina for business or pleasure the BEST WESTERN PLUS Eastgate Inn and Suites offers you comfort and hospitality. Open since January 25, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Eastgate Inn and Suites is one of the newest hotels in the city. Its sleek, elegant design makes each space eye-catching and attractive right from the moment guests enter the hotel. Located in the east end just one block off of Victoria Avenue, guests have easy access to shopping, restaurants, entertainment and the city centre.

Enjoy your stay in one of the tastefully decorated suites that feature comfortable beds and free Wi-Fi. These

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attractive guest rooms are spacious with a modern design that includes granite countertops and tiled bathtubs. Several rooms also feature a kitchenette for your convenience. There are also pet-friendly rooms for furry family members.

Each morning, guests are served a delicious complimentary hot breakfast from 6 a.m. to 10 am next to the lobby featuring fresh fruit, cereals, ham, sausage, danish, yogurt, bagels, homemade waffles, eggs and more.

Coffee is available any time. Got the munchies? The Suite Shop has a variety of snacks and confectionary items.

“There are even soups and frozen entrees

available for those guests who don’t wish to dine out,” notes Steven Dyck, general manager.

Keeping fit and staying healthy is important even when you are travelling.

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If you’re looking for a location to hold your next meeting, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Eastgate Inn and Suites offers two event rooms. The Boardroom is

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perfect for smaller gatherings of about 10 people. For those larger meetings, the hotel has a separate room that can facilitate meetings of up to 60 people.

As one of Regina’s newest hotels, BEST WESTERN PLUS Eastgate provides perks you might not realize you’re missing. The doors to the rooms have no-swipe key: simply tap your key card on the lock and you’re in. All signs are clearly written in both English and Braille, and for guests’ peace of mind, all floors are constantly supervised by security cameras.

Since its opening, the management and staff have been focused on guest comfort and satisfaction. Through the “I Care” service program, staff members are encouraged to ensure that you feel like the hotel is a home away from home. “At BEST WESTERN, we are held accountable to our guests and to each other,” remarks Dyck. Within less than a year of being open, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Eastgate Inn and Suites has received the prestigious Chairman’s Award for Quality Assurance and is listed number 1 on Trip Advisor. “I’m very proud of the entire team,” Dyck expresses. “Everyone is doing very well.”

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SMALL CITY, PERSONALIZED SERVICE EXCEEDING YOUR EXPECTATIONS

BY JAMIE FISCHER & APOLLINE LUCYK PHOTOS BY ASHLEY CLARKE

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n Saskatchewan, vehicles work hard. Whether it’s the hard-working Chevrolet getting the job done, the Cadillac in the city that gets you downtown, or the SUV that gets your family to the beach in the summer, your vehicle plays a vital role in your life. At Murray GM in Moose Jaw, they want to make sure you have a vehicle that works for you — no matter what you need.

Just 35 minutes east of Regina, Murray GM is the only General Motors dealership in Moose Jaw, and it carries all four flagship GM Brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. The 36,000 square foot

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state-of-the-art dealership has eight acres of inventory to choose from.

Besides the vast selection available right on their lot, Murray GM has access to even more inventory throughout Western Canada. As part of the Murray Auto Group, the dealership is connected to 27 other locations across the west, and can access vehicles no matter what you are looking for.

As one of the largest Cadillac dealers in the province, Murray GM is also proud to represent Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. Murray GM also specializes in custom

truck conversion for those who want to personalize their truck; they have a great selection of pre-owned vehicles, all makes and models. Check out their website at www.murraygm.com.

Murray GM isn’t only there when you want to buy a vehicle — they have a trained service team to keep your vehicle running like new for years to come. The dealership goes above and beyond what’s expected from a typical service centre.

For years, Murray GM has been offering winter and summer tire storage for their customers, and now, the dealership includes the brand new Tire Store: a

7,000-square-foot facility that is safe, secure, and best of all, free to keep your seasonal tires protected while they’re out of season.

At Murray GM, sales and service staff try to make their customers feel like they’re more than a transactional experience.

While they’re always happy to see a customer leave with the right vehicle or service, they strive to ensure that customers are comfortable, and enjoy their time at the dealership.

Charles Vanden Broek, owner

Murray GM has the selection of a big city dealership, but their team still serves their community with friendly and respectful small town hospitality. Both sales and service staff are constantly upgrading their skills through training by highly recognized third party organizations to ensure they’re always growing and improving. The team’s dedication to customer service has led to several awards, including the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award, Top 100 Employers in Canada and 50 Best Managed Companies (Platinum Member).

Rural or urban, new or used, your very first car or a luxury model, the team at Murray GM can find you the vehicle you need. Stop by their showroom at 15 Chester Road, Moose Jaw to see the selection they have waiting for you.

Murray GM

15 Chester Road Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 306.693.4605 charles@murraygm.com www.murraygm.com

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LARGE” IN A LIMO

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or decades it has been associated with luxury, celebrity and a mark of status or occasion — and rightfully so. After all, for most, it’s certainly not every day one travels by limousine. And that’s exactly what makes a ride in a limo so special: it is reserved for special events.

Through the 100-plus years that the limousine has been in existence, the extra-roomy automobile has seen its fair share of changes, adaptations and moments in the spotlight. It’s taken a starring role in countless weddings, stopped off at endless red carpet events, and been the surprise that made

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many a milestone moment that much more special.

But limousines aren’t just reserved for diplomats, Hollywood stars and oncein-a-lifetime occasions any more. In fact, more and more people are turning to limousine services for non-traditional usage than ever before. From ensuring you and your family get to the airport on time with all of your luggage, to making a night on the town both exciting and safe, people have made the limo a mode of transportation no longer reserved for royalty.

As people have adapted the limo to fit their 21st century wants and needs, the

limo itself has adapted and rolled into the modern world in style. “People still use limousine service for traditional things like weddings, but more and more we’re seeing people use limo buses or party buses,” says Derrick Engen, owner of Carpe Diem Limousine Service in Regina.

Party buses are the size of small buses, but inside, they are decked out with wrap-around leather seating, full stereo systems, light shows, flat-screen televisions and a full bar, which can normally be catered to the clients’ tastes.

While the rise in popularity of party buses started with “20-somethings” looking for a way to all arrive at the party as a

group (and have some adult beverages on the way), people from all age groups are using party buses these days, and for a whole range of reasons.

“If you’re going to a sporting event that’s out of town, a party bus means that everyone can ride together,” Engen says.

“And because it is legal for us to sell alcohol in the party buses in the province of Saskatchewan, people are able to party on the way to the party!”

From golf tournaments to corporate conferences, the limousine allows multiple people to ride together in comfort, and with all of the comforts of not having to

Whether you want to sleep on the way home from the airport after a red-eye flight or you want to party like a rock star... limousines are an option that shouldn’t be overlooked. drive. Whether you want to sleep on the way home from the airport after a red-eye flight or you want to party like a rock star on the way to an out-of-town concert, limousines and their modern counterparts are an option that shouldn’t be overlooked.

“People always seem to think that taking a limo is going to be really, really expensive,

but it’s actually a pretty good value for money,” Engen explains. In some cases, given the number of people a party bus can hold, the cost can be as little as $10 per person.

And let’s be honest: it’s hard not to feel like you’re “living large” when you’re entering, immersed in or stepping out of one of these classy vehicles.

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y recent visit to the Wheaton Kia showroom took me a bit by surprise. My assignment was to test drive a 2014 Kia Cadenza for a weekend. Although I’d been told that the Cadenza was upscale from other Kia models, I was not expecting anything like this. The up-scale design features classic detailing including the signature Kia grill, thrilling 19-inch alloy wheels and stunning chrome trim.

Walking up to the Cadenza with my Smart Key in my pocket, I was welcomed by the unfolding of the side mirrors as they light up. “This is going to be great,” I whisper to myself as I climb into the driver’s seat and take a look around the interior.

The premium NAPPA leather seats are heated and cooled to keep you comfortable no matter what the season.

The rear seats are also heated. Comfort and style are key elements to this exciting model. The 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar ensures driver comfort, which is crucial for those longer commutes or extended highway trips.

A 12-speaker Infinity audio system comes standard. The multi-media navigation system allows you to stream your Bluetooth device or tune into the AM/FM/Sirius radio. Connections can be made with USB, AUX or streaming media. With steering wheel controls, side window and mirror adjustments

easily accessible and Blue Tooth voice commands, the driver is able to operate the vehicle without ever taking their eyes off the road.

Spacious and comfortable, the Cadenza offers plenty of space for leg room without feeling big and boxy. The Cadenza manoeuvres through traffic with ease and handles like a dream.

Back-up cameras and side mirrors that tilt automatically so you can see along the side of the vehicle, assist the driver when parking and pulling out of the drive way.

Driving the 2014 Kia Cadenza was indeed a pleasure. The six-speed automatic ABOVE phOtO by Scott Goodwill

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transmission shifts seamlessly on the Cadenza. Extremely quiet, the vehicle provides a smooth and comfortable ride. This 3.3 litre V6 engine will make you sit up and take notice as it produces about 293 horsepower accompanied by a sweet sporty roar as you step on the pedal. Gasoline Direct Ignition and Variable Valve Timing come standard.

There’s no compromise on the safety features with the usual assortment of airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, vehicle stability management and a lot more. Another cool feature is rain-sensing wipers, which as the name may indicate turn on when rain is detected. I was particularly impressed with the Circle of Safety features that also come with the Cadenza. These features include: »

Advanced Smart Cruise Control: similar to conventional cruise control, it maintains the vehicle’s pre-set speed; this system will automatically adjust speed in order to keep a proper distance between vehicles in the same lane. Using radar, it can detect if the vehicle ahead slows down, and will send a signal to the engine or braking system to decelerate.

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will correct its course. Corrections are subtle, and the driver can override it simply by turning the wheel manually.

Other exciting features include, panoramic roof with power shade, Xenon HID headlights with Adaptive Front Lighting System that will steer in the direction you’re turning, push-button start with passive entry, automatic dualzone climate control, integrated memory system, heated steering wheel, power rear window sunshade and more.

Premium service also comes standard with the new 2014 Cadenza, and Wheaton Kia knows how to pamper you and your car. Scheduled maintenance is included for the amazing five year 100,000 km warranty period. A pick-up and drop-off service is provided for any service or warranty work needed. Your Cadenza will be returned looking brand new with an interior and exterior clean.

You will also be guaranteed a Cadenza to drive while yours is in the spa.

The 2014 Cadenza starts at only $37,795; my tester comes in at $46,780.

The Kia Cadenza is smooth, classic and sexy, and although it may be somewhat of a new kid on the block, it can certainly hold its own with comparable vehicles from any luxury manufacturers.

The Wheaton Automotive Group took over southern Saskatchewan’s only full service Kia dealership in July 2012.

They are known for delivering premium service across Western Canada for more than 50 years. Because of this, they were awarded Kia’s Luxury line up earlier this year.

Wheaton Kia 2640 Avonhurst Drive, Regina 306.525.4555 www.wheatonkia.ca

Another notable safety feature is the Lane Departure Warning System.

Through the implementation of a camera and software, you are alerted when you are about to drift across to another lane. If the car moves into another lane without the use of turn signals, the car

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COME OUT TO THE HOME OF “ANOTHER” INDIAN HEAD CHRYSLER

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ndian Head Chrysler is back and better than ever. Mark Armstrong took over the store in May 2013, and he and the staff have breathed new life into the place. “It’s a fun new attitude — a new feel, larger inventory, premium used vehicles and a no-pressure attitude, with a lot of the same great people still working here at the store,” Mark says.

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The staff are excellent: “We were very fortunate to maintain the high quality staff that the previous owners had, and also added some of our own great people: Darryl is our service manager, Joe is our parts manager, Tim is in finance, and Liz and I are in sales,” adds Mark. Staff members at the “new” Indian Head Chrysler are friendly and knowledgeable,

and love to help customers out with any questions they may have. Mark comes with 20-plus years of working as a travelling sales representative in the industrial and automotive field, and brings a great energy to the store every day.

Indian Head Chrysler sells a wide range of vehicles including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep

and RAM vehicles and a great selection of beautiful pre-owned vehicles. The store has expanded its inventory by almost 50 per cent in the last few months, making for a whole new, exciting experience. “We have a small town feel; we’re really close to the city; and we have a large selection of new and used vehicles,” says Mark.

The store has really been livened up with new lighting, a better parking lot and a fantastic selection of vehicles, both new and used. “We’re a nice country drive straight east on the Trans-Canada, and it’s a great place to do business, because we’re no pressure, and we have a small town feel.”

The store is a full-service Chrysler dealership: “we have service, parts, detail and sales departments,” says Mark. “So we can meet all of your vehicle needs at Indian Head Chrysler.”

Mark and his team are always happy to welcome new visitors into the store, whether you are looking for a new vehicle, need some repairs done, or just want to check out what they have available. They are always happy to help people with any questions they may have about the store, their products and services.

Come out and visit the home of “Another Indian Head Chrysler” today!

Indian Head Chrysler 501 Johnston Avenue, Indian Head www.indianheadchrysler.com 306.695.2254 LEFT Mark Armstrong RIGHT L-R Blake, Mark, Darryl, Lisa, Dawn, Andrew, Gord, Tim MISSING Liz, Joe, Thorsten

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BY KATRINA GEENEVASEN PHOTOS HENRY GODNITZ

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t is not uncommon to hear peals of laughter coming from children both young and old inside the colourful walls of Home & School Connection.

As Regina’s largest educational supply and retail store, Home & School Connection boasts more than 30,000 educational toys, games and resource materials — making it the perfect place to start checking items off Christmas shopping lists.

“We have very unique things,” says Colleen Harron, owner and manager of

Home & School Connection. “We carry very different items that you’re not going to find at any other store. That’s what we try to do: find products that are different and interesting.”

being of the child moving is important.

And that’s true for everyone, right on up to seniors. They like to be active and keep going, too.”

With more than 30 years of teaching experience, Harron is no stranger to the educational world, and knows that children learn best by doing. “I think learning has to be more than just sitting there,” she says. “It does not need to be dull and boring. When a child is having fun by doing, they are retaining more information. Getting the whole physical

While Harron says it is hard to predict what will be the popular toys for children this holiday season, one thing is for sure: Santa’s helpers won’t find electronic toys at Home & School Connection. “Our whole premise is that we want kids to be active and busy,” explains Harron. “And they’re not up, active and busy when they’re on an electronic game.”

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With everything from arts and crafts materials to puzzles, audio visual equipment and books, Home & School Connection has it all covered, says Harron, including the ever-popular children’s line, Melissa & Doug, which specializes in educational toys, wooden puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, floor puzzles, and arts and crafts supplies.

Kids, she says, often object to leaving the store because there is so much to look at and play with.

Nevertheless, the 4,000-square-foot store makes it easy for both parents and Santa to track down the perfect, one-ofa-kind gift that will be fun all year, not just Christmas morning, she says. “The gifts we stock here can be used all year, and it will keep the brain active,” says Harron, chuckling as a little girl plays with a wooden train set beside her. “It’s something the whole family can be involved in as well, because something educational quite often does involve the whole family.”

To ease the burden of Christmas shopping, Home & School Connection also offers easy and convenient online shopping.

“We look forward to helping moms, dads, grandparents and others find unique, age-appropriate gifts for everyone on their lists,” says Harron. “Come see us soon. We wish everyone an enjoyable holiday season.”

Home & School Connection 911 Albert St. www.home-schoolconnection.com 306.585.3276

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A Treasure Chest of Style A treasure is hard to find, but it’s always worth the search. Look to Trino’s in the East Landing Mall for Christmas treasures in styles that are modern and cutting-edge; we have everything from formal suits to weekend wear. We’ve been preparing for the holiday season, and have everything for those special men in your lives. Owner and Paragon winner, Trina Fader, and her staff can outfit men of any age with style that’s fitting for the holidays and every day.

With personalized service and specialized clothing lines, Trino’s Menswear is turning heads this holiday season. You just might find your man’s Christmas wish list growing by the day. Trino’s will dress you from head to toe, and lead you into the new year in style.

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or more than 20 years, Ngoy Hoa Asian Foods Ltd. has served Regina’s appetite for Asian groceries with unique products, friendly customer service and expert advice on how to use authentic ingredients. From humble beginnings on 11th Avenue, Ngoy Hoa has since relocated to a new 7,000 sq. ft. store at 1580 Albert St. First established in 1991 by Mea Nea Cau, his wife Tien Shu Tan, and their 10 children, the store is still proudly run as a family business by twin brothers Heng and Hee, and Man Cau (Heng’s wife). Ngoy Hoa carries over 10,000 items from countries

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such as China, Philippines, Vietnam, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Korea, Japan and beyond.

“We pride ourselves on providing unique, quality products customers can’t find anywhere else in Regina, and offering knowledge on how to use them,” says Hee Cau. “Knowing your way around ingredients is crucial to authentic ethnic cuisine. Little distinctions, such as the type of rice grain, brand of sauce, or which country produce is sourced from, make all the difference to the food’s flavour and quality.”

In the past decade, the diversity of Asian restaurants has exploded in Regina.

“We’ve seen a large increase in Regina’s Asian population, but I don’t believe that is the sole reason for the Asian culinary phenomenon,” says Hee. “People in Regina have really developed an interest in international cultures, and want to learn how to prepare that food. It truly attests to how worldly our city has become. At Ngoy Hoa, you can find exotic fresh fruits, herbs, frozen dim sum, tropical flavoured ice cream and a large selection of snacks from all over Asia.”

“We were often approached by customers, asking how to create a dish they’ve been served at local restaurants. Lately, customers are requesting ingredients they’ve seen in foreign markets while travelling abroad or through online research,” says Jenna, assistant manager of Ngoy Hoa and Heng and Man’s 24-year-old daughter. “I find this especially true amongst younger customers, who come looking for the latest products.” Recent North American trend foods, such as coconut water, goji berries, mangosteen and green papaya are staples in Asian diets.

Occasionally, the Ngoy Hoa staff receives requests for items they’ve never heard of. Even with yearly trips to Asia to find new products, customers continuously surprise them with things they see, read or discover. “We try to be as adaptable to customers as possible,” says Jenna. “If they’re searching for an item we don’t yet stock, we’ll do our best to order it in. We

love discovering new items and learning about the world outside Saskatchewan as much as our customers. People come in all the time looking for unique gifts for friends, new trendy snacks to try or dinnerware not found anywhere else in the city. Many people come in with an idea, but require a bit of direction. At Ngoy Hoa, that’s what we do: provide a truly Asian experience with your food.”

Ngoy Hoa Asian Foods Limited 1580 Albert Street Regina 306.757.4264 ngoyhoa@ngoyhoa.com facebook.com/Ngoy-Hoa-Asian-Foods LEFT L-R Man, Heng Cau and Customer

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Hello Baby offers high quality, functional and fashionable products for you and your little one/s. We are happy to provide you with information and advice on all the essential baby products we carry.

We carefully research the products we carry, choosing products that will provide a safe and healthy environment for your little ones. We also believe in sustainability for our kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; futures, and try whenever possible to choose products that are organic, ecofriendly and long-lasting. All products are hand-picked by Amy and Jason, and almost all have been tested by their two little ones!

Pebble Fair Trade Crocheted Toys: Handmade and fair trade.

Uncle Goose Wooden Blocks: Handmade in U.S. These traditional alphabet blocks come in almost 20 different languages, including English, French, German, Dutch, Korean, Japanese, Russian and Greek.

Skip Hop Toys and Dinnerware: Cute, vibrant colours and patterns make Skip Hop products a hit with babies!

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Stonz Booties: Versatile boots to fit a variety of sizes. Toggle on for a snug fit that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall off. Warm and toasty.

Cloud b Twilight Turtles, Ladybugs: Night light that projects stars on the ceiling in different colours. Auto shut-off after 45 minutes. Suitable from birth up!

4 Moms Mamaroo: The mamaroo bounces up and down and sways from side to side, just like parents do when comforting their babies. Motions include car ride, kangaroo, tree swing, rock-a-bye and ocean.

New Britax Boulevard G4: Just a few updates to the Britax Boulevard for the end of 2013. Same Safe Cell Technology and integrated steel bars, True Side Impact Protection, easy height adjust. Now 2 inch longer harness and new HUGS system.

Aden & Anais Blankets and Sleep Sacks: Beautiful muslin cotton or bamboo swaddling blankets and sleep sacks.

Baby Jogger City Mini GT stroller: Lightweight, patented Quick-Fold Technology, sturdy small rubber tires make for rugged, easy maneuverability and compact fold.

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The Vintage Tea Room and Purveyor of British Goods

The Vintage Tea Room and Purveyor of British Goods, located at 405 Broad Street, is Regina’s only true Britishstyle tea room. Doug and Karen Howden and staff invite you to come and enjoy taking tea in an atmosphere of days gone by. Drink your piping hot “cuppa” from beautiful vintage English Bone China served with your favourite dessert, whether it is English Toffee Pudding, Sticky Gingerbread or whatever happens to come out of the oven that morning.

At lunch time, indulge in homemade soups and sandwiches or have sausages rolls or British meat pies.

In the afternoon, treat yourself to a Cream Tea which includes two scones served with jam, Devonshire Clotted Cream and your pot of tea. Book a Victorian or Royal Tea for you and your friends to enjoy. The shelves are stocked with many British grocery items and beautiful giftware which make thoughtful gifts any time of the year.

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selection of British style meat pies, sausage rolls, pork pies, Cumberland Sausage and

British Bacon plus a large selection of British grocery products including Jaffa Cakes, Heinz Beans, Colemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products, jams, marmalades, Harwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pickled Onions, Branston Pickle and much more.

Teapot calendars, mini tea sets, tea cozies, tea strainers, plus a large assortment of tea pots, tea mugs and nightlights.

There are three sizes of the true British Brown Betty teapots and matching trivets, silver tea strainers and other tea accoutrements, and a large assortment of loose and boxed teas.

An excellent selection of Tartan Throws, Scarves and Gloves made in Scotland from Scottish Wool.

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Cozy Cradles & Kid’s Wear Under new ownership, we have a new look and a revitalized energy! Cozy Cradles & Kid’s Wear is a children’s and maternity store that sells new and nearly-new clothing, accessories, toys and baby furniture.

We have a great selection of one-piece pyjamas for kids and adults. Also, new quality children’s shoes including Padraigs, Robeez and Wee Squeak. We’ve recently added a great selection of new clothing brands for babies and teens such as Sozo, Bench, Path & Laftr, LimeApple, Buffalo and many more!

We have a huge selection of in-store consigned high quality brand-name clothing and items, carrying newborn to teen sizes and everything in between. Cozy Cradles & Kid’s Wear has something for your child’s every need. Come see us at 176 Park Drive!

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Knitwits Made from New Zealand wool, each hat goes through a 12-step process from dyeing to tailoring and finishing by hand to create the unique high quality product Delux Hats/ Knitwits are known for. With wool spinning looms running 12 months a year, they have perfected the art of crafting these unique three-dimensional hats and mittens with the handmade feel and form to maintain an integrity not found in mass-produced hats from more machinedriven factories.

Blooming Bath Blooming Bath is the cute, cuddly and convenient way to bathe your baby. Unlike traditional baby bath tubs, Blooming Bath is made from incredibly soft, plush materials, providing a safe, soft and unbelievably adorable bathing experience for the most important person in your world.

Padraig Slippers Padraig slippers are made with pure wool. Dyed and crocheted by hand with an extra soft sheepskin lining and tough leather soles for long-lasting comfort. The Baby Slipper has the elasticity to stay put without being overly constrictive on young, growing feet.

Cloud-B Products Cloud-B has mastered the art of creating plush toys with a purpose, developing engaging products “where good sleep begins.” Innovative in design, unique in function and above all, memorable when experienced, Cloud b has become a trusted name among parents, grandparents and caretakers worldwide

Buffalo & Bench We now sell Bench and Buffalo for kids’ sizes 2-14!

Store Hours See you soon!

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• Stainless steel vacuum insulated carafe keeps coffee hot without overheating.

• Unbreakable double wall carafe.

• Convenient close-and-brew lid.

• No warmer needed.

• Brews 10 cups of perfect coffee in 3 minutes.

• Produces exceptional, café quality coffee.

• Stainless steel tank holds ready-to-brew hot water.

• Internal thermostat keeps water at ideal brewing temperature.

• Patented sprayhead design improves coffee flavour extraction.

• Vacation switch turns tank heat off.

• Decanter holds 50 ounces (10 cups).

• Color: Black with stainless.

Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Centre

Equipped with a 800 watt motor, it holds up to 17 cups of flour, no hand knead required. Great for cakes, cookies dough and more.

Model BTX

Bunn Coffee Makers

Designed for home use these are the Original hot-water reservoir-style brewers. These coffee makers deliver quality coffee brewed to the exacting standards of fine restaurants worldwide in just three minutes.

Omega Juicers

Low speed juicers that enable you to store the juice up to 72 hours without losing the healthy enzymes; many models to choose from.

Hometech Small Appliances Sales & Service Nothing brews like a BUNN.

For current specification sheets and other information, go to www.bunn.com or call your BUNN sales representative.

BHF BUNN Home Paper Filters Product # 18009.6001

Thermal Carafe Product # 40200.0002

At HomeTech, we sell small appliances and kitchen gadgets and helpers, featuring great gifts and unusual items that you won’t find in other stores in this city or province. We also supply parts for small appliances, electric shavers, humidifiers and more. Our doors are open - prepare to be amazed!

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621 Main Street North, Moose Jaw 306.693.0673 www.jilliansdesignelements.com

Air purifying system removes odourcausing bacteria, leaving a pleasant long-lasting fragrance. A best seller for the past 5 years. Perfect for someone who has everything.

A line of aromatherapy products for you and your home.

Seasonal sent of Vanilla Spice is Christmas in a bottle.

Great price and packaging. The perfect gift for friends, parents and co-workers.

From Montreal-based designer, Isabelle Arsenault, this Canadian-made line of jewellery made of genuine leather provides personality and individuality. Unique, classic, versatile gift — wear casual or dressy.

Add a touch of whimsy to your table with this beautiful water jug that doubles as a gorgeous vase. Enjoy its delightful “gurgle” sound as it serves your favourite holiday beverage.

Specially-designed credit card holder.

Protects personal information. With a click, all cards slide out gradual and organized. Great for Tap and Go payment. No breaking, no bending; great man’s gift.

The stainless steel rod keeps wine perfectly chilled while the gravity lid creates a perfect pour and aerates simultaneously. The perfect hostess gift.

From our family to yours, wishing you a safe and happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous new year. Thank you for your support throughout the year. —From Jillian & Staff FineLifestyles

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LEGENDS SPORTS carries everything for the true sports fan: NHL, NFL, CFL, MLB, NBA, PGA, NASCAR and more. Products include certified autographed memorabilia, art prints, lights, “McFarlane” figures, “Fatheads,”1, pennants, banners, bobbleheads, signs, flags, glassware, helmets, pucks, cards, card supplies and more.

Legends also offers the following services: • • • • • •

Complete in-house custom framing Dry mounting Display cases Sports memorabilia for every type of sports fan Unique one-of-a-kind pieces Dimensional pieces and shadow boxes

372 Albert St North, Regina | p: 306.522.2111 | e: legendssports@sasktel.net |

Fashion Markets Commercial Print Promotional Event/Trade Shows Television & Film

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FROM REALTY EXECUTIVES WHITE!

ABOVE Wayne, Andrea, Deryl, Tressa and Doug

Wayne, Andrea, Deryl, Tressa and Doug from Realty Executives White want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season, and a prosperous 2014!

Realty Executives White is a team of trusted executives who have been serving the Regina housing industry for a combined total of over 75 years. Wayne White has worked the Regina real estate market for 39 years, and has served on the executives for the Saskatchewan Real Estate Association, the Saskatchewan Real Estate Commission and the Association of Regina

Realtors. He and his team, Andrea White, Deryl Coates, Doug Richards and Tressa Bosley are available to help customers with all their real estate needs.

With extensive experience in both buyer and seller representation, Realty Executives White have all the tools to make buying or selling your property as enjoyable as possible. And, remember your referrals are always appreciated!

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Happy Holidays Hoping you and your family have a safe and happy holiday!

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To You And Yours From all of us at

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Whether you have work functions, or cocktail parties, or you need the perfect gift for him— Trino’s has just what you need!

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Assisting you in Transition The joyful chaos of this holiday season approaches, and the Transitions Estate Services team wants you to know that we are here to help.

Downsizing

De-cluttering

Estate Dispersal

Helping you prepare for a move to smaller accommodations, whether it is a condo, apartment, senior housing or care home. We are there to assist in your decisions, help you get settled in and sell any remaining items.

For those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wish to move, but must downsize and organize your belongings. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you sort, clean, organize and remove redundant articles and garbage, so you can enjoy your memories without being buried by them.

Includes a free consultation with the executor, ensuring all bequests are honoured; assisting with sale, donation or removal of remaining items; and preparing the home for market.

As the New Year approaches, we wish you much joy in 2014. Thank you to the clients and customers who have made our year memorable. We look forward to new faces in the future, and we cherish the memories created in the past. Merry Christmas and our very best wishes for a stress-free New Year!

-Your Transitions Estate Services team

www.transitionsestateservices.com | 306.535.3990 | 306.789.5544

Warmest Wishes Wishing you and yours the very best this Holiday season. Thank you to all our clients. We look forward to serving you for many years to come!

Bell Tire 700 1st Avenue Regina 306.775.1244 | belltire09@yahoo.ca

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here is no time more fitting to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? to our clients, and to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season and a New Year of health, happiness and prosperity.

Merry Christmas and all the best in 2014!

L-R Tara-Lee Crosson (Financial Advisor), Judi Thiessen (Office Administrator), Leona Hertzog (Administrative Assistant) & Ken Crosson (Certified Financial Planner).

Discovery Financial Group (Regina) 320 Gardiner Park Court | 306.522.5674 www.discovery-financial.ca

Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and New Year.

Thank You for Your Patronage!

Tidy Time Saver Regina, SK | 306.546.1505 sharlashaw@tidytimesaver.com

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Make The Right Decision… Go With Trust!

Your Investment… My Expertise!

We take you from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow. Comprehensive and clear advice to help you achieve your goals.

www.myvisualhomes.com/vickipantel vicki@exitrealtyfusion.com F 306.692.1586

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Better Start HereHere BetterGrades Grades Start

Oxford Learning ’s proven approach generates results by getting Oxford Learning’s proven approach generates results by getting kids of all ages excited about learning. Includes Pre­K to Grade kidsFrench, of all ages excited about learning.

Includes Pre-K to Grade 12 12, Reading, Study Skills, Writing and Math.

French, Reading, Study Skills, Writing and Math.

Quality Brand Names, Same Day Alterations Top quality brand names: Mavi, Levi’s, Buffalo, Silver and more. Free alterations on all purchases. Same day alteration services, no extra cost. Competitive prices.

Oxford Learning Oxford Learning 203-2595 Quance Quance Street East, Regina | 306.790.2000 203­2595 Street East, Regina | 306.790.2000 www.oxfordlearning.com oxfordlearning.com

Cho’s Jean and Top Designers 1005 Albert St, Regina 306.565.2243 |

Unique Designer Shoes

Sewing and Quilting Specialists

Lusso Shoe Lounge 2585 Quance Street, Regina | 306.545.2924 lussoshoelounge@gmail.com | www.lussoshoes.com |

Cindy-rella’s Sewing and Quilting 3847 Sherwood Drive, Regina | 306.585.2227 cindy@sewcindy-rella.com | www.sewcindy-rella.com |

Body Piercing and Beyond

Enhancing the Already Beautiful You

This Hole’s For You (THFY) Golden Mile Shopping Centre, Regina | 306.352.9674 thisholesforyou@hotmail.com |

Rumors Hair Studio 5938 Rochdale Boulevard Regina | 306.924.3114 www.Rumorshair.net |

Looking for different and unique designer footwear? Styles from Fly London, Miz Mooz, Donald J Pliner, John Varvatos and Coach.

Hand-made Euro designs from DKode and Gold Button.

THFY offers a clean, friendly, professional spa-like atmosphere. We have the largest jewellery selection and carry our own brand of clothing. Open 7 days a week and walk-ins all day or by appointment for your busy schedule.

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3,600 sq. ft. includes: sewing and quilting fabric, scrapbooking, stitchery, yarn, classroom and fabric arts. Brother, Bernina and Handi Quilter machines and service centre. Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

You come into Rumors beautiful already, we just work on your hair.

See our award-winning team of stylists for your hair, makeup and esthetics needs.

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World Class Style and Comfort

Doc Optical: Fashion for Your Eyes

Soleman Footwear River View Plaza 3239 E Quance Street, Regina | 306.924.2010 www.soleman.ca | |

Doc Optical 4620 Albert Street, Regina | 306.584.1881 www.docoptical.ca

A North Regina Hidden Oasis

Exclusive Boxing and Training

Spa Cantik 1035 Devonshire Dr. N, Regina | 306.522.6845 www.spacantiksalon.ca

Black and Blue Boxing Club 1825 7th Ave., Regina | 306.550.9091 info@blackandblueboxing.com | www.blackandblueboxingclub.com

Experience Organic and Let Your Skin Decide

Regina’s Premiere Downtown Fitness Studio

Fleur’t Esthetics Studio 2120 College Avenue, Regina | 306.545.7373 Fleurt@me.com | www.fleurt.ca

District Fitness 1751 S Broad Street | 306.527.6169 districtfitnessstudio.com | ashley.shumate@gmail.com |

Our world class selection of functional yet fashionable footwear is comparable to no one. Style and comfort combined together in one store, your store.

Offering a full menu of male and female services. Specializing in couples’ hydrotherapy treatment. Using top-of-the-line products.

Experienced nail technicians and hair stylists.

ilike from Hungary: the original organic skin care line, offering the bounty of nature with fresh, concentrated and organically-grown ingredients.

Eyewear priced for every budget. Frames starting at $89. Direct billing. Optometrist on site. Buy one pair, get one pair free!

Want to get in shape, learn to box or even fine-tune your current boxing skills? We love visitors. Come join us at the gym.

Our excellent kinesiologists/personal trainers customize programs to meet every client’s individual health and training needs, with options to give you flexible scheduling and personalized care.

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Assuring You a Quality Spa Experience

See Permanent Results with Silk Electrolysis

En Vogue Day Spa & Gift Studio 2340 Cornwall Street, Regina | 306.584.7272 envogue@envoguedayspa.com | www.envoguedayspa.com

Silk Electrolysis Clinic 306.533.8024 silkelectrolysis.com

Building the Next Generation of Athletes

Regina’s Best FroYo

Xcite AthleticS - OWN IT 2-1422 Elliot Street, Regina | 306.949.2483 xcitetraining@gmail.com |

Tutti Frutti 353B Albert Street, Regina | 306.757.7007 albert@tfyogurt.ca | www.tfyogurt.ca | |

Live Entertainment for All Ages

Enjoy Homemade in Historical Warmth

FunTAZM Toll Free 1.866.FUN.TAZM (1.866.386.8296) info@funtazm.com | www.funtazm.com

Sweet Bakery & Coffee House 2445 Broad Street, Regina 306.352.9338 |

The only Regina spa holding the Canada Quality Assurance Designation (meaning consistent safety, operational and hygiene standards), we provide an unparalleled experience, start to finish.

Sports-specific fundamental development training academy for all ages, levels and competitiveness. We now design and manufacture custom clothing and apparel.

Live entertainment for children and adults. Full range of services including singing telegrams, face painting, balloon twisting, comedy, live music, workshops, motivational speaking and more!

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Certified professional electrologist with over 25 years’ experience.

A professional, yet intimate, setting located in east Regina.

Consultation and sample treatment provided at no charge.

With over 70 flavours and endless toppings, the taste and quality of our frozen yogurt is simply unmatched. Our recipes and flavours will excite any taste buds.

100% homemade: high quality coffee, sweets and food in charming historical setting. Special room for children’s birthday parties and meetings. Catering services and free Wifi.

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Over 40 Years of Guitars and Mandolins

Get Your Song On with Awesome Sound

Sawchyn Guitars 2132 Dewdney Avenue, Regina | 306.522.6348 www.sawchyn.com

Awesome Sound Music Services 306.586.2154 info@awesomesound.ca | www.awesomesound.ca

Carrying a wide selection of guitars, mandolins and instrument accessories. Hand-crafted guitars and mandolins made by people you can trust. Come out to our house concerts!

Appropriately attired, dedicated, and professional DJ with state of the art equipment sound and lighting. Call or email for a free personal consultation.

Ellis Pools DIR - Lisa It’s Spray Foam - Deanne Excite Athletics - Elisa Sawchyn Guitars - Amber Small Details - Deanne Lusso Shoes - Lisa Bring Your Event to Life with ‘small details’

Come Dive the Planet With Us

small details 306.761.0584 smalldetails@sasktel.net | www.small-details.net

Planet Scuba 1172 Albert Street | 306.585.4757 www.planet-scuba.ca | planetscuba@accesscomm.ca |

We Sell Fun

Passionate About Your Pets

Performance Marine 3310 Pasqua Street, Regina | 306.586.2628 sales@performanceregina.com | www.performanceregina.com

Pawsitively Purrfect 4637 Rae Street, Regina | 306.949.5255 www.onestopdogshop.com

We provide custom invitations, papery, dessert tables and candy buffets for your wedding or special event. Contact us for your design consultation today!

Serving Southern Saskatchewan for over 16 years, Performance Marine is Saskatchewan’s only full-service marine sales and service centre with a record of service excellence!

We have what you need, whether it is swimwear and gear, apparel, exposure protection, snorkelling gear, spear fishing gear and/or scuba gear.

Your one-stop dog shop carries an enormous selection of pet products. If we don’t have it, we can get it.

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Offering Great Home Storage Solutions

Roofing and Renovations Experts

Simply Stowed Custom Closets Regina | 306.737.0192 | simplystowed@gmail.com simplystowed.com |

Prairie Life Roofing & Renovations 306.551.9310 plrr306@gmail.com |

The Bevelled Edge Countertops Countertops

Capital Home Inspections Give Peace of Mind

The Bevelled Edge EdgeCountertops Countertops The Bevelled 1145 306.790.8488 1145 Rose Rose Street, Street Regina Regina || 306.790.8488 www.thebevellededge.com sales@thebevellededge.com www.thebevellededge.com || sales@thebevellededge.com

Capital Home Inspections 387 Habkirk Drive | 306.520.3946 capitalinspections.ca | capitalinspect@sasktel.net |

Organize your home with our beautiful systems for closets, pantries, laundry rooms, garages and other living spaces. We offer competitive pricing and excellent service for products made from the finest materials.

Ranked No. No. 11for forcountertops countertopsininRegina Reginaand and area. area.

Open Monday to Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday,Monday 8 a.m. toto5Friday, p.m., and Saturday, 10and a.m.Saturday, to 3 p.m.10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Everything You Need for AV Our experts design and install custom audio-visual equipment and automation systems for your home or office. Visit their show room today to see for yourself.

ON AV C-2301 7th Avenue, Regina | 306.522.6628 www.OnAv.ca | |

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Specializing in all of your roofing needs. Complete renovations from start to finish. Locally owned and operated.

We give you the information and confidence to make an informed decision about one of your largest lifetime financial investments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; your home. Call today.

Go Ahead, Get Wet

More than 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in custom build, service and repairs. Newly expanded retail store.

Ellis Pools 1362 Scarth Street | 306.525.POOL (7665) ellispools@sasktel.net |

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Experienced Journeyman Painter

Save the Environment and Some Money

Chad Herzberg Painting 306.541.1500 herzbergpainting@live.com

It’s Spray Foam 515 McDonald Street, Regina | 306.584.3663 www.itssprayfoamregina.com

There’s No Place Like Home

The Art of Crafting Fine Wine

Frankie Parris - Crawford Homes Ltd. 533 Victoria Ave., Regina | 306.501.3761 frankieparris@hotmail.com | www.frankieparris.com |

The Wine Cellar 1646 Albert Street, Regina | 306.569.7808 www.thewinecellarregina.com

Home of “Another Indian Head Chrysler”

Keeping High Standards for Your Vehicle

Indian Head Chrysler 501 Johnston Ave, Indian Head | 306.695.2254 indianheadchrysler@hotmail.com | www.indianheadchrysler.com

Driven Automotive 555 Broad Street | 306.569.2886 driven@sasktel.net

Over 20 years’ experience, specializing in residential, commercial and industrial work for all your painting needs, including textured and speciality finishes.

Specializing in new homes sales in the top areas in and around Regina. Build your fully custom dream home with Frankie Parris.

Ask about our guarantee program.

Our friendly and courteous staff will be pleased to assist you with no-pressure buying at the home of “Another Indian Head Chrysler.”

Make your home energy-efficient and invest in the future. Highly trained and knowledgeable staff give great customer service. It’s Spray Foam is the right choice.

The largest selection of quality wine and beer kits in Saskatchewan.

Craft your wine at home or in the store.

One of Regina’s most popular and highly rated automotive businesses. Our team offers more many years of combined experience and knowledge to fix your vehicles.

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Taste of Real

Bubble Tea

Frozen Yogurt & Bubble Tea

Self-serve frozen yogurt and bubble tea.

Regina's ďŹ rst locally-owned and-operated frozen yogurt . 100% Canadian dairy product.

Many toppings and ďŹ&#x201A;avours to choose from.

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Relax and Spend Time at the “High End”

Amenities

Breakfast Area

Whirlpool Suites

• 36 kitchenettes, pool, water slide and hot tub • Deluxe complimentary breakfast includes hot and cold items • Whirlpool suites include whirlpool tub, king-size bed and pull-out sofa; two of the four also have a kitchenette.

We are on the "high-end" side of other hotels in town. We offer superior customer service and a convenient location right off of Highway 1.

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