Spring 2019 Active Fun for Kids by flow magazine

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S A S K AT O O N @flowzineSask VOLUME 7 ISSUE 5

Expert climber already at 6, Chloe scales “Detonator” at Clip n Climb while instructor Rory Waring looks on.

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FUN FOR CHILDREN, TEENS—EVERYONE!

Amy Thorp Photography

With so many great things to do with the kids in town — from gravity-defying to mind-bending and beyond — it’s no wonder so many of them are designed to keep parents and care-givers just as entertained as the little ones!

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Top right: teens and parents zip around the Stoked Centre circuit in sleek electric go-karts; immediate right: riding the train at Nutrien Playland; far right: grilling sausages, plus baking, safe knife usage and more are part of the easyto-grasp cooking lessons for kids at The Local Kitchen. (Tourism Saskatchewan) (Courtesy photo)

LESS IS MORE

ARTISTIC INCLINES

SOMETHING WONDERFUL

BECAUSE IT’S HER DAY

Re-thinking our use of disposable everything is a growing business

Filmmaker Amalie Atkins and musician respectfulchild team up

A deep chat with Amanda Reynolds Doran of Nutrien Wonderhub

If you haven’t gotten the brunch plans sorted for May 12 yet, get on it.

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Cover photo by Amy Thorp Cover concept by Paul Miazga Shot on location at Clip n Climb Saskatoon

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editor’s notes

Up Where We Belong: Be Active

The most difficult thing about keeping up with my kids isn’t the physical tests they put me through when we book them in at trampoline places, follow them down zip-lines and up climbing walls. It’s the fear factor that they don’t have and that I have to get over in order to do all the stuff that they’re quickly getting used to. Growing up, our biggest thrill was climbing on the roof of the house—and that was usually to wash windows in the spring once it was warm enough to do so. Times change, so do customs. I don’t want to get left behind, so despite having become a father a lot later in life than my father was when I was born I am determined to stay active and be part of their lives wherever they may go. If they feel fear, let it be only for a fleeting second. If they feel a thrill, let it last a lifetime. I wish my dad was still around to see all the crazy stuff they’re up to. He might even havetried it himself. This issue is dedicated to the kids in our lives and

to the kid in all of us. It’s in there, somewhere; we just have to be willing to look for it and let him or her out once in a while, and as our feature this issue amply points out, the fun isn’t just for the kids or teens either. Two homegrown festivals I love in springtime? The Ritornello Chamber Music Festival (p. 8) and Cinergie Festival (p. 14). Maybe classical music and French language cinema aren’t as popular as Carrie Underwood or The Big Lebowski, but that’s just a matter of opinion. Be sure to also check out the “Suits & Sneakers” fundraiser being put on by YMCA Saskatoon this May 4 (psst: see the ad on p. 17). Another thing to think of at this time of year (other than spring cleaning) is Mother’s Day (May 12), specifically brunch. Leave it to our trusted writer Kevin Sorokowski to tackle this subject with all the humility and aplomb he can muster (see p. 28). Yet another thing to consider in spring: May marks the anniversary of the so-called Battle of the Atlantic. While the memories of wars past fade, Scott Davidson has written up this issue’s secret Saskatoon (p. 34) to highlight some symbols that exist to remind us of what heroism really means, so give some pause for thought next time you pass the HMCS Unicorn downtown, with that huge white anchor sitting outside: think of all the people who have passed through that training depot and how many of them never set foot on land again. Many never got to have kids of their own. We who do should be so lucky to cherish them. Smile for them and all the universe to see! Happy springtime!

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Juli Labrecque

Catherine Lemire

Scott Davidson

Photographers who excel at weddings and family portraiture make fast friends with their subjects and anyone they encounter. Their joie de vivre is palpable; Juli is no different. For years she’s been clicking away, and her work appears for the first time in our pages. Merci!

If anyone can find the extraordinary in the ordinary, it’s Catherine. Now a resident of Yellowknife, NWT, she is someone who loves travel, making small talk and coming up with reasons to visit dive bars. Given her newfound celebrity north of 60, she might never return.

Recent injuries to his writing hand aside, Scott (a fanatic martial artist) continues to find fascinating stories to tell about the history of Saskatoon while also employed full-time, dabbling in printmaking and trying to find time to pencil sketches for his tattoo artist to work by.

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the city

Towards Commerce that’s Sustainable Small businesses in Saskatoon have been having a big impact with initiatives that are better for their customers—and the planet Text by Naomi Zurevinski According to 2012 statistics from the Conference Board of Canada, the average Saskatchewan resident generates 881kg of waste per year, well above the Canadian average of 720kg. With this in mind, shopping local and supporting businesses that do their part for the earth is more important than ever. Bulk Basket (bulkbasket.ca), a grocery store on Avenue C North, is one such business. Owned and operated by Nag Arajan since January 2018, it focuses on sustainability and affordability. “When we started, we were 90 percent plastic-free, and in the past year we’re almost at 99.9 percent. We started with 100 items [in the store]; now we have close to 900 items and only three (Courtesy photo) (of these) have plastic packaging,” Arajan says. As was done more than 100 years ago, customers bring reusable bags or containers to stock up on dried goods, syrups, oils and other consumables. Arajan says they also stock local goods whenever possible. “Our white rice, lentils and pulses are local, and we buy whatever is available in Saskatchewan. We’re also working on an online store now too,” he says. “We want to find the best price for

our customers, so our prices are really affordable.” Steep Hill Food Co-op (steephill.sasklife.com) on Broadway Avenue is another local grocer with a focus on sustainability, and manager Gerry Yakimoski says they buy local, bulk and organic goods that promote an earth-friendly lifestyle. “We do not buy plastic bags, and our garbage is so minimal that we don’t have a garbage bin. Any produce [that doesn’t sell] is composted by a few of our members,” Yakimoski says. Just down the block, The Better Good (thebettergood.com) also advocates for a sustainable lifestyle, selling products such (Courtesy photo) as reusable food containers, and refills for household cleaners and organic home and body products. The store is 100 percent run on solar power too from a solar array on the roof. In the basement is the Saskatoon Library of Things—a volunteer-led initiative that loans out tools, kitchen supplies, camping accessories and more for free in an effort to promote reusing over consumerism. “Helping facilitate sustainable living is the main purpose of our store,” says co-owner and co-owner Corey Neufeld. “We do it for the wellbeing of all people, plants and animals… now and in the future.”

April 26–28 SES Living Green Expo

Fri 5–9pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm; weekend passes $17/kids 12 & under free Various exhibitors showcase products and services for the home, cottage and beyond, and all meant to improve life while addressing climate change. The weekend program will include a sustainable fashion show featuring local designers, a kids play area, electric cars, and a sustainable cooking workshop with Chef Christie Peters of The Hollows and Primal. Full event details at sklivinggreenexpo.com. Prairieland Park (503 Ruth St.)

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April events

Apr02–14 True Crime

Evenings 8pm; tickets $34 Clark Rockefeller is a real life conman now serving hard time in a California state prison. Musician and provocateur Torquil Campbell wants to step into his shoes for a while. What does it mean for an impersonator to embody a professional con? Does a clever con really differ from a successful work of art? Torquil’s investigation and impersonation forces us to confront our society’s obsession with a good story. Remai Arts Centre (102 Spadina Cres E.; persephonetheatre.org)

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Michael Bublé 7pm; tickets from $74/ VIP from $1,492

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10pm; tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door This six piece rock band from Detroit is cruising on the back of tracks “Gay Bar” and “Danger! High Voltage”. Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com)

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Various venues and times; weekend pass $85; ritornello.ca This chamber music festival brings together world-acclaimed musicians, including HYPERCUBE and others for a “Sunday at the Remai” mash-up. Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E)

Alice in Chains

8pm; tickets from $89.50 One of the bands that helped shape the 90’s grunge sound, these Seattle rockers, best known for their album Jar of Flies, have soldiered on since Layne Staley’s death with William DuVall. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

Giselle

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Electric Six

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7:30pm; tickets from $59 The Great Russian Ballet company combine with the SSO to present Marius Petipa’s tragic romantic ballet about seduction and deceit. With music by Adolph Adam. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

Morrissey

8pm; tickets $51.50 The former Smiths frontman returns to Canada after a self-imposed ban. A 2006 BBC call-in poll hailed him as the second-greatest living British icon after Paul McCartney. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

Éroica

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7:30pm; tickets from $40 Flautist Sarah Yunji Moon (pictured) and the SSO perform Christos Hatzis’ Concerto for Flute; also on the bill is Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony in E flat Major. saskatoonsymphony.org TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

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VIMFF

6:45pm; tickets from $49 /VIP $184

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This multiple JUNO Award-winning band brings unmatched energy and fun to the stage. Emily Haines and her Toronto-based bandmates continue to rock with their new wave hits such as “Breathing Underwater” and “Synthetica”. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

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7pm; tickets $20 Awe-inspiring films that capture experiences, active living, environmentalism, exploration and adventure from all corners of the globe. Hosted by Saskatoon Search and Rescue. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

music&events Under the Radar:

Local Artists Collaborate + Rez Kids Featuring art, live music, dance, spoken word and more, Turn Out presents a diverse mix of people and art in the wonderful Remai Modern space. Next up: filmmaker/artist Amalie Atkins with respectfulchild Text by Tyson McShane

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Turn Out feat. Amalie Atkins & respectfulchild 7pm; free with paid admission/membership card The Remai Modern’s Turn Out event series has quietly become one of most consistently excellent go-to plans for how to start the first friday of the month. April’s event will continue the Remai’s streak of great performers, this time featuring a debut collaboration between two of Saskatoon’s most exciting artists, Amalie Atkins and respectfulchild. Aitkins is a Saskatoon-based artist whose dream-like film work has been shown across Canada and the United States. Her latest film, The Diamond Eye Assembly, will be shown with a live score performed by respectfulchild, who only released their debut album 18 months ago, but since then have gone on to do two European tours (with shows in Estonia and Hong Kong coming up this spring) as well as collaborations and performances with Rae Spoon, A Tribe Called Red and JUNO Awardwinner Jeremy Dutcher. To say they are one of the most exciting musicians to come out of Saskatchewan would be a huge understatement, making this first-ever collaboration with Atikins something truly special. Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E; remaimodern.org)

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Snotty Nosed Rez Kids 10pm; tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door As Jeremy Dutcher has been wont to say, Canada is in the midst of an indigenous renaissance, and leading the way is a remarkably diverse mix of artists who have been consistently putting out some of the most exciting Canadian music being made in recent years. Snotty Nose Rez Kids are one of the acts leading the way, and if there is any justice in the world their new album Trapline will be hailed as one of the best Canadian albums of 2019. The duo of Young Trybez and Young D (from Kitimat, BC) will be making their Saskatoon debut this May at Amigos, just in time for their new album to be released. If you are looking for a high-energy night of absolutely fantastic hiphop, this is the show for you. DJ Kookum will play to round out the evening. Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.ca) Tyson McShane has toured across Canada, the US, UK and Europe, and released four albums with his band, Slow Down Molasses. A co-curator of MoSoFest over 2012–2016, he presented some of the most exciting new music from across North America, next to Saskatoon’s finest bands. @TysonMcShane @SlowdownMolasse

MAY 9TH - 12TH & 16TH - 19TH, 2019 ALL SHOWS ON THE BOARDS AT THE REFINERY 609 DUFFERIN AVE.

WWW.LIVEFIVE.CA 306-653-5191

Hurry! Haaard! Apr23–28

Humpty’s Champions Cup @ Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Single draw tickets from $10, weekend packages $281.50; full ticketing and event information at thegrandslamofcurling.com It’s the elite of professional curling in Canada. On the women’s side, double defending champions Team Homan and Princess Auto Elite 10 winners Team Hasselborg are among those who have punched their tickets to Saskatoon, while for the men reigning champions Team Gushue, Canadian Beef Masters victors Team Epping and Tour Challenge Tier 1 winners Team Jacobs highlight the field. Merlis Belsher Place (2010 College Dr.; merlisbelsherplace.ca)

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Saskatchewan Rattlers vs. Niagara 7pm; 5-game voucher packs from $105; therattlers.ca The Saskatchewan Rattlers are the sixth and latest team to join the rapidly expanding CEBL, which emphasises home-grown talent and plenty of hardwood action! Future home games include May 16 (vs. Hamilton) and May 24 (vs. Niagara). SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.) May 5: “Vengo” (Fra., musical/drama, 90 min.) Spanish w/ English subtitles. Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com) Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E; remaimodern.org) Apr. 1: Lady Bits Improv Comedy Collective Apr. 6: “The 400 Blows” (Fra., drama, 99 min.) (7:30pm; cover $10) French w/ English subtitles. 1pm Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; bwaytheatre.ca) Apr. 12: “Bonne Maman et Le Corbusier” (Fra., docuApr. 12: Saskatoon Soaps improv comedy troupe mentary, 58 min.) French w/ English subtitles. 7pm (9:30pm; tickets $15) Apr. 20: “Where the Wild Things Are” (USA, fantasy, 101 min.) 1pm May 3: The Comic Strippers (8pm; $46.50) Apr. 26: “Citizen Jane: Battle for the City” (USA, May 24: Saskatoon Soaps (9:30pm; tickets $15) Dakota Dunes Casino (at Whitecap, SK; 20 min S documentary, 92 min.) 7pm Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxytheatre.ca) on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) From Apr. 5: “Firecrackers” (Can., drama, 93 min.) May 25: Gilbert Gottfried (8pm; tickets $40) Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E; remaimodern.org) Apr. 26: “The Big Lebowski” (USA, comedy, 117 min.) May 2: “L’Espirt des Ours” (Can., documentary, 52 min.) May 2: “Accessory to a Change” feat. Erica SigurdMay 3: “La Bolduc” (Can., drama/comedy, 103 min.) son (5:30pm; tickets $75) May 3: “Falls Around Her” (Can., drama, 100 min.) Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club (924 Spadina Cres. E., May 4: “Dilili in Paris” (Fra., animation, 94 min.) 2pm in the Park Town Hotel; parktownhotel.com) Shows May 5: “The Big Bad Fox” (Fra., animation, 83 min.) every Fri at 9pm; tickets from $20.

COMEDY

FILM

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

SPORTS

SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.)

Apr. 13: Sask Rush vs. Philadelphia Wings (7:30pm; Apr. 7: Kung-Fu Film Fest (2:15pm/4:30pm/7:15pm; $25) tickets from $22) (Courtesy photo) Apr. 19–24: “The Wild Pear Tree” (Tur., drama, 188 min.) Apr. 27: Sask Rush vs. Colorado Mammoth (as above)

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May events Cher

7:30pm; tickets from $50.95

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John Cleese

7:30pm; tickets from $69/VIP from $300 Cleese, 79, is famed for his part in Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers and the film “A Fish Called Wanda”. Hear him lecture in “a lucid by funny way” about the current state of world affairs and society through his keen, wry lens. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

Neko Case

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7pm; tickets from $74/VIP from $318 From fleeting fame as an American Idol winner (2005) to enduring fame as one of the new darlings of country music, Underood brings a raw vulnerability and freshness to her music, which includes chart-toppers “Before He Cheats”, “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and the 2018 ballad “Love Wins”. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.)

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Stars on Ice

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Carrie Underwood

8pm; tickets $39.50 She’s fronted The New Pornographers, has decades of solo material to her credit, and defies categorization. Opening will be Shannon Shaw. Coors Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; coorseventcentre.com)

7:30pm; tickets $35.50 Patrick Chan, Katelyn Osmond, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier (pictured), plus others will double axel, triple salchow and toe loop away the night. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

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Star Wars

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Various walk times; open to the public It’s a volunteer-led movement to help citizens discover their city, its neighbourhoods and history; walking tours inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs (1916–2006). Details at janeswalksaskatoon.ca.

7:30pm; tickets from $53 “May the Fourth be with you.” The SSO and Music Director Eric Paetkau couldn’t pass up a chance to present John Williams’ star-inspired music. Concert enjoy, you will. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

An age-defying pop icon if there ever was one, Cher saw her career start in the late 1960s, underwent a major reboot in the 80s, and pushed on in recent years as fearless as ever. Her current “Here We Go Again” world tour makes a stop in Saskatoon in support of her latest album, Dancing Queen. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

Jane’s Walk

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8pm; tickets $44.25 The Saskatoon Fireside Singers present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s intense historical piece on famed Argentine leading lady Evita Péron, whose rags to riches story is awe-inspiring. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

Jenn Grant

8pm; tickets $38/members $28 One of the Maritimes’ best female singers and songwriters is best known for her songs “I’ve Got Your Fire” and “No One’s Gonna Love You”. The Bassment (204 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)

Saskatchewan Marathon

7am; registration $115; saskamarathon.ca An official qualifying race for the Boston Marathon, the local variant of this trek (hosted by the SSRA) includes half-marathon, 10k and 5k categories, plus a kids’ Marafun. Diefenbaker Park (see p. 32; Map 1, J5)

(Stephan Bell)

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LIVE MUSIC Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina. com) Shows at 10pm, cover $10 except as noted. Apr. 12: JD McPherson w/ guests (tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door) Apr. 15: Dilly Dally w/ Chastity Apr. 18: Valley of the Sun w/ Mark Deutrom ($15/$18) Apr. 19: Gone Cosmic w/ Cloven Hand Apr. 20: Ponteix album release party w/ Foam Lake, S’moore ($10/$12) Apr. 24: Widmore w/ Tama Hills, Hawking et al ($15) Apr. 26: The Shiverettes w/ Chunder Buffet, The Definitelays Apr. 27: Crabstyle album release party w/ Filth the Enabler, Trill Munroe et al May 1: Iceage w/ Nada El Shazly, guests ($15) May 3: Untimely Demise w/ Tessitura, Diehearted May 10: Dizzy w/ guests

The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)

Apr. 4: Tim Williams (8pm; tickets $25/members $20) Apr. 5: Erin Costelo (9pm, $25/$20) Apr. 6: Steven Taetz (8pm; $29/$24) Apr. 10: Richard Inman (8pm; $23/$18) Apr. 13: FunkJoint w/ the Rory Lynch Quartet (8pm; $25/$20) Apr. 17: Madeleine Roger & Logan McKillop (8pm; $23/$18) Apr. 18: Styles Montreux & Hot Club Saskatoon feat. Shelley Ewing (8pm; $27/$22) Apr. 24: Dylan Menzie (8pm; $25/$20) Apr. 25: Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray (8pm; $27/$22) Apr. 26: Kenny Marco (9pm; $29/$24) Apr. 27: Eileen Laverty (8pm; $35/$25) May 2: Ben Schenstead (8pm; $23/$18) May 3: Flamenco Borealis feat. Cele Garrido (9pm; $29/$24) May 6: Claude Bourbon (8pm; $23/$18) May 10: Diane Lines’ JUMP! (9pm; $28/$23) May 11–12: Rosie & the Riveters CD release party (8pm; $42/$32) May 15: Ken Stead (8pm; $23/$18) May 24: West of Mabou (9pm, $25/$20) May 25: Fernanda Cunha (8pm; $42/$32) May 31: Big Dave McLean (9pm; $27/$22)

Black Cat Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; on Facebook) Shows at 9pm, cover $10 except as noted. Apr. 3: Pkew Pkew Pkew w/ guests (9pm; tickets $10 in advance/$12 at the door) Apr. 14: Dead Quiet w/ Lavagoat Apr. 27: B.A. Johnston May 28: Dopethrone w/ Chronobot et al (8pm; $17) Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca) Shows at 8pm except as noted. Apr. 8: One Night With You: an Elvis tribute (7:30pm; tickets $59) Apr. 9: Morgan James w/ Elise Legrow (7:30pm; $30.50) Apr. 14: Connie Kaldor (7:30pm; $43.50) Apr. 18: The Vagina Monologues (7pm; $32) Apr. 22: The Lonely: a Roy Orbison tribute (7:30pm; $55) Apr. 25–26: Sharon & Bram—the Farewell Tour (Thu 6pm, Fri 7pm; $41.50) Apr. 28: Matt Andersen w/ Wild Rivers (7:30pm; $44.50) May 8: Missing—Why I Ran and Kept Running presented by Child Find Saskatchewan (7:30pm; $41.50/VIP $66.50) May 23: Steven Page w/ Port Cities (7:30pm; $44.50) May 26: Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra Reimagines the Music of Steely Dan (7:30pm; $36.50) May 30: Foxwarren w/ Hannah Cohen (8pm; $29.50) Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe.ca) Shows at 9pm, cover $10 except as noted. Apr. 5: Royal Blood (10pm; tickets $15 in advance/ $20 at the door) Apr. 11: The Dirty Sheets w/ Hillbilly Blunt (9:30pm; $10) Apr. 12: Yukon Blonde w/ guests (9:30pm; $22) Apr. 18: Wintersleep w/ Partner (9:30pm; $20) Apr. 20: K-OS w/ Flatland Funk, Stunk Face (10pm; $15/$20) Apr. 25: LongWalkShortDock w/ Kermode (10:30pm; $15) May 5: Caleb Hart album release party (10pm; $11) May 9: Supersuckers w/ guests (9:30pm; $12) Convocation Hall (107 Administration Pl., U of S campus) Apr. 12: Ritornello Chamber Music Festival presents Véronique Mathieu and Friends (7:30pm; tickets $35) May 12: SSO Mother’s Day Concert (2pm; $30) Coors Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; coorseventcentre.com) Shows at 8pm except as noted. Apr. 2: Clay Walker (8pm; tickets $45/VIP $75) Apr. 6: Slander w/ Flatland Funk, Moodi et al (8pm;

$32/VIP $55) Apr. 18: PASSA PASSA (11pm; $10 in advance/$15 at the door) Apr. 20: 420 feat. K-OS (live set) w/ Parab Poet & the Hip Hop Hippies, Dr. J (8pm; from $20/VIP from $55) May 4: What So Not (9pm; $31.50/VIP $55) May 6: Chris Webby w/ Anoyd, R-Mean et al (8pm; $35/VIP $250) May 15: George Canyon w/ Doc Walker, Charlie Major (8pm; ticket prices TBA) May 30: Avatar Country w/ Devin Townsend (7pm; $44) Dakota Dunes Casino (at Whitecap, SK; 20 min S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) Apr. 24: Australia’s Thunder from Down Under (9:30pm; tickets $30) Apr. 26: Working My Way Back to You & Rave On (dinner 6pm, show 8pm; $50) May 5: The Washboard Union (8pm; $40) Knox United Church (838 Spadina Cres. E) Apr. 12: Saskatoon Children’s Choir presents “With Glowing Hearts” (7:30pm; tickets from $15) May 25: SSO—Great Baroque Choruses feat. Saskatoon Symphony Chorus (7:30pm; from $15) Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E) Apr. 14: Ritornello Chamber Music Festival presents “Sunday at the Remai” (2pm; tickets $35) St. Joseph’s Hall (535 8th St. E) Apr. 5: Ben Caplan (8pm; tickets $30.50)

SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

May 2: Thomas Rhett w/ Dustin Lynch (7:30pm; tickets from $43) May 5: Godsmack w/ Volbeat (7:30pm; from $64/ VIP from $259) May 13: John Fogerty (8pm; from $39/VIP from $260)

TCU Place (35 22nd St E.; tcutickets.ca)

Apr. 18: Rain—A Tribute to the Beatles (7:30pm; tickets from $35.50) Apr. 30: Kansas (8pm; from $27.50) May 9: The Bellamy Brothers (7pm; $50) May 17: Needtobreathe (7pm; from $36)

Village Guitar & Amp (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca)

Apr. 1: Poor Nameless Boy w/ Adyn Townes (8pm; tickets $21.50) Apr. 13: Ritornello Chamber Music Festival presents HYPERCUBE (8:30pm; tickets $35)

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French films sont arrivées

THEATRE

Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E; persephonetheatre.org)

Apr. 13–14: Cranked by Michael P. Northey (Sat/ Sun matinees 2pm, Sat 8pm; tickets $20). A rising freestyle MC loses it all because of his meth habit. The show, which features spoken word and hip-hop, with music by Kyprios and Stylust, offers a dramatic exploration of addiction and drug culture. May 1–15: Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard (evenings 8pm, Wed/Sun matinees 2pm; $30). Stoppard, a co-screenwriter for “Shakespeare in Love”, presents this comedy about identity crisis using the backdrop of Hamlet, giving two of that play’s hapless minor characters a chance to take centre stage.

Add a bit of joie de vivre to your spring by taking in the city’s annual festival of francophone cinema

Apr30–May05 CINERGIE Film Festival

Various screenings and times; single show tickets $10 (kids $6)/festival pass $40; cinergie.ca For a 14th year, the Paris of the Prairies and presenters Fédération des Francophones de Saskatchewan bring French language cinema to the city from around the globe. For French cinephiles, even those who don’t speak the language, all festival films are as usual offered with English subtitles. Discussions following each film will be held in both languages. On the menu this year will be more than 15 screenings with a mix of titles from comedy, drama, youth, action, sci-fi, documentary and other genres representing Canada, France and several other countries in the francophone world. Special events on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, will see special guests of the festival attend to present their respective films: Karine Genest, director of the documentary “Bears

May04–July06 Dimensions (SCC biennial)

Open house viewing of entries Apr. 3 (1–6pm); free admission. Awards gala May 31 (cocktails at 6pm, program at 7pm); tickets $10; saskcraftcouncil.org/scc-gallery-exhibitions/dimensions/ Originating in the late 1970s as a lobbying effort by then Mayor of Battleford, Alex Dillabough, with the Government of Saskatchewan for promotional assistance linking craft and the tourism industry, Dimensions has since

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German Cultural Centre (160 Cartwright St.) Spirit” (L’Esprit des Ours), and François Bouvier with his tale of a celebrated Quebecois musician in the early 20th century, “La Bolduc”. The Friday reception will feature live music and appetizer to create a convivial atmosphere. The weekend of May 4–5 will include special youth screenings in the afternoons and a special mystery screening in the evening for audiences with later bedtimes. On Saturday, the animated feature will be “Dilili in Paris”, while on Sunday expect a screening of “The Big Bad Fox”. Both films will roll at 2pm followed by activities and snacks for children and adults. The mystery screening, always of an iconic French movie, goes Sunday at 7pm to end the festival. Can’t wait to find out the title? Check out CINERGIE’s Facebook page for clues. Full festival programming and information is available at cinergiesk. ca, on Facebook and the Roxy Theatre website. The Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W) become the only open, juried, touring exhibition of contemporary craft in the province. The Saskatchewan Craft Council provided a jury for one of the first exhibitions in 1976, and from those beginnings until 2009, Dimensions was presented annually. In 2011, Dimensions became a biennial exhibition, which invites all Saskatchewan craftspeople to submit up to two hand-crafted items tfor consideration by two experienced jurors tasked with selecting the pieces for the exhibition as well as deciding which merit one of the more than one dozen awards. The ongoing success of Dimensions stems from the generous support of the City of Saskatoon and Creative Saskatchewan, among others. The award sponsors also make a substantial contribution, each focusing on a different intent or media. Even for the layperson, this is an art exhibition of local talent that never fails to stir the imagination and emotions. Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.) [open house & exhibition] Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.) [awards gala] At left: “Intimacy” by Michael Hosaluk of Saskatoon, the Dimensions 2017 Award winner for Outstanding Entry.

May 15–19: French Food & Farces 2 (5:30pm dinner, 6:30pm show; tickets matinee $40, evenings $50). Two one-act plays (in English) by French playwright Georges Feydeau consider love, bumbling manservants, manners in high society and more. minifridgetheatre.com

The Refinery (608 Dufferin Ave.)

May 9–19: The Born Again Crow by Caleigh Crow (evenings 8pm, matinees 2pm; tickets $25). Peculiar, young Beth, stifled by pressure from her mother and neighbours to fit in, escapes to the outdoors and develops a unique relationship with the crows in her suburban neighbourhood. But when a crow begins to speak to her, events take a dangerous turn. livefive.ca

Studio 914 (914 20th St. W)

May 30–June 9: Two Indians by Falen Johnson (8pm; tickets $25). Presented by GTNT (gtnt.ca), this touching production shows just how fragile family bonds are. Two young cousins search for common ground during a ceremony to honour the lives of their friends who died tragically. The lead performers explore themes such as survivor’s guilt, and the politics and reality of being Indigenous in Canada.

GALLERIES

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Open Tue–Fri noon–6pm. Through Apr. 13: Shedding by Susan Shantz & Lezli Rubin-Kunda with Honor Kever. A hybrid curatorial/ collaborative process-based exhibition, it includes the work of three women artists who question the domestic given their parallel work as artists, investigating how they integrate their careers and childrearing. They note the blurred boundary between art and life, which can result in imaginative responses.

The Gallery (228 3rd Ave. S; artplacement.com)

Open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm (Thu 10am–8pm). Apr. 6–May 23: Tourist/Turista by Heather Cline and Edie Marshall. A total of 14 paintings, one from each artist for every day of the week, are based on photos taken by Cline and Marshall on the same day at the same time in two very different locations: Tuscany and the interior of British Columbia. The the project spans Cline’s interests in geography, narrative, and the history of travel painting, with Marshall’s ongoing investigations into time-based documentation.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St. E; saskatoonlibrary.ca) Open during regular library hours. Through Apr. 18: Seeking Solace by Kathy Bradshaw. Bradshaw reflects on today’s technology-dependent, overstressed world. Now, more than ever, she feels we shoudl seek rejuvenation in the natural world.

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In Celebration of Diversity, Employers & Culture The Saskatoon Open Door Society held its Annual Diversity Awards Gala dinner on Feb. 7 and packed the Adam Ballroom at the Delta Hotels Bessborough to celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals that have shown exceptional leadership in workplace diversity and demonstrated an inclusive attitude towards new Canadians in Saskatoon and area. ADAG, the only multicultural awards dinner held in Saskatoon, is exclusively dedicated to highlighting and supporting workforce diversity. This year’s winners included Jerry’s Food Emporium, the Saskatchewan Research Council, Royal Bank of Canada and Vendasta Technologies. Guests enjoyed a gourmet meal accompanied by a festive program of dancers and artists from among the city’s many cultures. Following the entertainment, company leaders

in the city spoke about their inclusion initiatives guests, following which various awards were presented, while to conclude the evening a relaxed social gave guests a chance to have their picture taken with friends and colleagues at the event photo booth. Organizer: Saskatoon Open Door Society Photographer: Aliza Nasir Emcees: Anastasiya Baranova, Jim Bence Entertainment: Confucius Institute at the University of Saskatchewan, Leleka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Ahmad Majid & Edswen Narag Fashions provided by Colours of India, Ukieology Fashion and Decor, Viahera Canada, New Fashion Designer, Red Spirit Woman Designs, Indig Inc., Helen Oro Designs Models by MASALA Model & Talent

At left: Saskatoon Open Door Society Executive Director Ali Abukhar presents an award to Shana Steeves (Virgin Mobile Canada) at the Annual Diversity Awards Gala in February.

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1. Katrina Grace Aguilar, Umar Shahzad and Anastasiya Baranova. 2. Entertainment from the Confucius Institute at the U of S. 3. Fashion show featuring models from MASALA Model & Talent. 4. Mayor Charlie Clark and SODS Board President Jeremy Morgan. 5. Keynote speaker Kendra Cruson (Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce). 6. Award recipients Safal Suryavanshi, Rekha Suryavanshi and Sudhir Suryavanshi (Warm ‘n’ Cozy Personal Care Homes). 7. A Ukrainian dancer. 8. Award recipients Brooke Trippel and Viola Lu (Vendasta Technologies). 9. Hip hop rhymes by Ahmad Majid. 10. Ali Abukhar with award winners Kathy Richard, Shivani Menon, Brad Wersch and Nabeel Nooran (RBC).

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Kidding Around:

YXE’s Best Places for Kids & Teens If you’re in the market for a great combination of everything engaging, entertaining and educational for the little ones, pile in the car and get ready to taste some of Saskatoon’s best camps, programming and kid-friendly businesses! Fun with Learning The Saskatoon Public Library (saskatoonlibrary.ca) is loaded with kid- and familyfocused programs and events, including puppet shows, Code Club for Kids (which teaches kids 8–12 how to write computer code), and movement programs such as Family Yoga or the Family Dance Party—a dance party in the library where staff encourage kids to groove to popular music. The SPL also offers Family Storytime in English, Mandarin and French, while for the tween or teenager in your home, they can check out Teen Paint Night and Write Out Loud, which introduces them to spoken word poetry. All library programs and materials are free.

Visit Clip ’n Climb (cncyxe.ca) to find 24 different climbing walls full of obstacles and extra challenges, including a vertical drop slide, which simply has to be experienced to be believed! The walls, which vary in difficulty, are suitable for ages 3 to 4 and up. Once clipped into the harness in front of whichever wall, you’ll feel safe and have fun in this colourful, bright environment, perfect for those who love a new thrill.

The University of Saskatchewan has learning and experiential camps (kidscamps.usask.ca) that offer myriad options: they have Band Camp, Aspiring Young Artist Camp, Drama Camp and a Summer Academy for Voice and Piano. For young scholars, there have SCI-FI Science Camps and the History, Politics and Governance camp at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre. The university also features summer activities such as swimming lessons, sport programs, and camps for young athletes. Just outside the city you’ll find beautiful nature and the museum and gallery exhibits of Wanuskewin Heritage Park (wanuskewin.com), perfect for an active day close to nature. They offer guided tours for specific programs such as tipi raising or a medicine walk, and from May to September they have a daily dance performance in the afternoon. Their online events calendar lists their summer kid’s camps (which focus on archeology, healing plants, respect for Mother Earth, etc.)

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Text by Naomi Zurevinski with files from Paul Miazga All photos courtesy except as noted

Calling all Adrenaline Junkies

At the Western Development Museum (wdm.ca) in Sakatoon, kids have the opportunity to learn about the past in a truly interactive environment. Travel back in time and explore the past with a walk through the 1910 Boomtown, with its various stores and buildings. Got a young historian on your hands? The WDM offers Hands-On Heritage camps throughout the summer, with a focus on learning what life was like for settler kids more than a century ago.

The name says it all at Wilson’s Stoked Centre (stokedcentre.ca): fast-paced action and excitement all in one place: speedy electric go-karts at the Velocity Raceway; a rope course and high-in-the-sky zipline; plus rows of colourful bouncy castles for kids three and up. They’re adding new activities all the time with an arcade and zorb balls on the horizon. Wilson’s also takes event and party bookings too if you’re looking for a large group or birthday party option.

Ruckers (fudds.ca) is Saskatoon’s only indoor family amusement centre. It’s suitable for all ages, their games change regularly, and they take event and group bookings. Just next door at Fudd’s Family Fun Centre, you’ll find the 18-hole Putt N Bounce mini golf, the challenging Grand Slam batting cage and The Rock climbing wall ($6/climb) with its auto-belay system, all of which combine for a fun summer evening together for the family.

It’s hard to imagine life in prehistoric times, and while Prairie Jurassic (prairiejurassic.ca) won’t shed much light on that, it will blow you and the kids away with the variety of things to do there: laser tag, a laser maze, blacklight dodgeball, bazooka ball and more! Group package pricing is meant to get larger groups into the space playing together, so it’s well-suited for birthday parties or active evenings out.

The Forestry Farm Park and Zoo (saskatoonzoosociety.ca) offers plenty of green space for a family picnic or hotdog roast, with playgrounds too. At the zoo, kids under five get in for free, the better to enjoy the Kinsmen Children’s Zoo and Express Train, where you can go for a ride past the zoo’s attractions. They also offer Summer Zoo Camps, including Bio-Bits for kids 7–10 which features handson learning, crafts and games focused on animals, and Bio-Explorers (ages 11–14), where participants spend the week learning about local conservation and heritage sites.

Jump like you mean it at Apex Trampoline Park (jumpapex.com), with their massive trampoline park that features obstacles, a parkour court, bubble soccer and rock climbing. Starting at $12 per person for 30 minutes of play during their Open Jump times, while their Toddler Time jump offers a kidsonly zone for those six and under. They play child-friendly music and close the advanced obstacles to make sure everyone stays safe.

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kids’ stuff Nutrien Wonderhub, the new children’s museum, will feature colourful and interactive pavilions, some stretching from floor to ceiling “(Nutrien Wonderhub) needs to reflect all Saskatchewan communities, including the northern boreal forest.” This story-telling space, McReynolds Doran points out, invites kids into conversations they’re often not privy too. “We want kids actively involved in learning and reconciliation,” she says. McReynolds Doran adds that many areas will encourage “kids to play not just with their siblings but other kids—to let them connect.” By intention, the space veers away from high tech in order to make kids “feel like kids again”. Highlights: Toon Town, an immersive townscape for role modelling and collaborative play in the Main Gallery with its “North Woods” gathering space; the huge and amorphous Air Pocket Climber—a dynamic, tactile apparaNutrien Wonderhub Executive Director Amanda tus in the North Gallery designed by Toshiku Horiuchi MacAdam and Charles MacAdam; the McReynolds Doran with Mayor Charlie Clark at Little Bridges play area for younger guests; and, the Wonderhub name launch in late January. the Discovery Mine in the basement, which will When going over some of the rather fantastical have kids take an elevator down into the mine shaft”, don hard hats and personal protective renderings of what Nutrien Wonderhub will look equipment (PPE), and do things such as tour like, Executive Director Amanda McReynolds Doran gets excited by the name play for what will the safety features of a mine, geo-scan in a lab mock-up and more. become of the old Mendel building. This inten“We want Wonderhub to intersect with curtional hub of play, creation and imagination will riculum,” McReynolds Doran says, “in a really develop a new generation of museum-goers. sneaky way that kids don’t consciously notice.” “Museums can get too academic or inaccessible at times,” says McReynolds Doran, who adds The aim is to bridge the gap between structured school learning and free play at home to help that much of the input on Wonderhub [designed kids—especially older ones—retain their STEM by New York firm Argyle Design] came from consultations with the public, staff and volunteers. education by adding “active” to the mix (i.e., Obvious changes include more light and exposing STEAM). “There are meant to be lots of multiple areas that previously were not open to the public, outcomes with each experience,” she says. “And it’s not just fun for kids either.” full wheelchair accessibility, nursing nooks, and recreations of the province at every turn. For more information, visit wonderhub.ca. Text and photo by Paul Miazga

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Letting Kids be Kids Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park (saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions) is a one-stop-shop for fun whatever your age! Take the littlest one on a ride atop the 20-metre-high ferris wheel, the gentle magical carousel or the detailed Canpotex train (tickets for each ride cost $2). Admission to the Playland area is free and features sand play areas, climbing apparatus, slides, a short zipline and a spray park area for cooling off on a hot summer day. Opens this year on Mother’s Day, May 12.

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For the littlest kids, Flynn’s Forest (flynnsforest.com) is one of several such multilevel play areas in and around Saskatoon. The tots can expend energy in a safe, friendly environment while the parents blithely observe from a comfortable distance so that, well, kids can be kids. There’s an enclosure for toddlers too. Flynn’s serves coffee and other drinks, plus has snacks, making hanging out in the lounge area more enticing.

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Don’t continue to throw away your money thinking fresh water can only come out of a bottle We’ve long held the belief here in Saskatoon that our water quality is second to none. It tastes fine, even if it’s sometimes cloudy coming out of the tap, and aside from that stubborn white film on glasses and cutlery in the dishwasher, and feeling a bit itchy after a shower, we have it pretty good. Or do we? If all we’ve ever known is Saskatoon tap water, or well water on an acreage, it might be surprising to learn that our city’s water quality consistently rates as “very hard”. That means it contains more than 10 grains per gallon of dissolved solids such as calcium or magnesium (or more than 180mg per litre). “That’s the white film on your wine glasses and silverware that have just been in the dishwasher,” says Jessica Maclean, a professional water quality advisor in the city. “Hard water also makes clothing, towels and sheets feel hard after they’re dry, not soft and comfortable unless you are using a fabric softener.”

“The guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality state that water with greater than seven grains (per gallon) is hard.”

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Jessica, who came to Saskatoon from Toronto, grew up with tap water that typically rates below 5 grains per gallon (gpg) or 80mg/L. After moving here, she immediately noticed how itchy she felt coming out of the shower. Consequently, she now uses more skin moisturizer, more hair conditioner, a fabric softener in the wash, and for the first time in her life had to purchase a rinsing agent to get the dishes clean. Her stovetop kettle too has the telltale white scaliness associated with hard water exposure.

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Cristina Salazar, who works as a water quality advisor in Regina, echoes that sentiment, adding that just because we think the water we drink tastes fine doesn’t mean that’s all there is to consider.

Cristina seconds that: “I recommend that everyone get a free water assessment just to see what they are actually drinking, cooking and cleaning with. A reverse osmosis system for your home can make a world of difference in your life. It is one of the best products I have ever had in my home,” she says.

“Carbon-filtered water from the fridge doesn’t affect the dissolved solids in the water we use for showering, or for washing clothes or dishes,” Cristina says. Most of her customers bring up concerns to the service technicians; the technicians then give her a call and set up a meeting between her and the customer. “The most common concerns I get are things like corrosion on water lines, dry itchy skin, calcium build-up on kitchen appliances and bathroom taps, and just an overall concern about how good our water is to drink,” Cristina adds.

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“Most Saskatonians think 12 grains is not a problem,” Jessica says of the water we use. “The guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality state that water with greater than seven grains is hard. Hard water draws moisture out of the skin and makes your skin feel dry in the winter. In Saskatchewan we have a ‘dry’ cold, but hard

Jessica believes that most of us just don’t understand the benefits of soft water. “If you don’t know what it means to feel silky smooth after a shower, you’re probably also going through a lot of skin moisturizer and hair conditioner.

But can a water softener really be that lifechanging? “We offer a 10-day grace period following installation: if the customer is unhappy before that time is up, Reliance will uninstall it.” In Jessica’s experience, however, by Day 5 they’re in. “I’ve never had anyone come back and say, ‘I liked my water the way it was before.’ It’s definitely a change for the better.” Contact Reliance Home Services in Saskatoon for a free in-home water quality test, while to find out more about water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, radon testing and other useful services, call (306) 373-4664 today or visit them online at: RelianceHomeComfort.com/Saskatoon

“For those who have never experienced anything but hard water, it’s hard to appreciate the difference soft water makes. Once you feel that difference, however, there’s no going back. It’s not really a leap of faith either: you are going to enjoy it and appreciate that your water quality

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Right along the river at the Remai Modern (remaimodern.org), the free drop-in arts studio connects tots, teens and adults with free materials and hands-on guides to facilitate creating…whatever! The gallery also offers regular programming with parents in mind, including Stroller Tours for those with infants up to 18 months, and Saskatchewan Blue Cross Family Public Tours every Sunday at 2pm to make the arts more accessible to younger museum-goers. It’s all free with paid admission.

The YMCA (ymcasaskatoon.org) offers yearround kids programming and summer day camps which pack the daylight hours full of activities, games, sports and crafts. Camps are offered in the city, in Martensville and at Blackstrap Lake, with kids bussed back and forth daily to take part in activities that include canoeing, archery, hiking and environmental education. The Y also offers family swim times, swimming lessons, martial arts, and family-centric classes like Family Wado Kai Karate, where parents can learn traditional karate alongside their children.

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After their season ends, Persephone Theatre (persephonetheatre.org) runs arts-focused camps in July and August with a variety of themes for ages 6–18: there’s opera, classic theatre, improv, role-playing, stagecraft and puppeteering. They also offer a series of such programs in collaboration with the Remai Modern that have participants spend half a day at Persephone and the other half at the Remai.

The Local Kitchen (thelocalkitchenyxe.com) offers Youth Cooking Camps during the summer to teach kids helpful kitchen techniques and cooking skills. It’s suitable for beginners and advanced young chefs alike! Their programs get great reviews for keeping things interesting and providing unique opportunities, including field trips to the Saskatoon Food Bank and the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market.

Still haven’t found what you’re looking for? Peruse the city’s Leisure Services Guide for lists of free and paid activities brought to you by community associations in every neighbourhood of the city. Best of all, you don’t have to live in the area where a program is offered in order to take part!

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Skin Health for Kids & Teens Text by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz Photo by Juli Labrecque

Are you concerned about what you are using on your little one’s skin? Do babies, kids and teens require different skincare considerations than adults? Does their diet affect their skin? Recently, flow magazine spoke to three experts to learn everything you need to know about taking care of your kid’s skin at any age. “A healthy child has lustrous skin and hair. Hair is really an appendage of the skin, made of protein derived from cell membranes. Many children today have dull hair and dry skin; actually, varying degrees of dryness are the rule, from a flat dullness to visible scaling and roughness,” says Paulette Millis, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and author of the bestselling book Eat Away Illness. “Healthy food fats are the best way to ensure that your child gets the balanced essential fatty acids that they need. Seeing healthy skin and hair on a child means the essential fats are being assimilated and this is helping him or her build resistance to disease.” So how can parents ensure their children are getting what they need for healthy skin and hair in their diets? “Food oils are the most practical way to supply essential fatty acids to your children,” says Millis. “These are fish oil extracts, black currant oil (unique in containing gamma linoleic acid or GLA, helpful in metabolising linoleic acid) and cod liver oil—but never use defatted cod liver oil. Children with eczema may have difficulty converting linoleic acid, the major omega-6 EFA, to GLA, and black currant oil gets around this problem. Vitamin A is a co-factor nutrient, helping the enzymes in your child’s body metabolize EFAs, so it is crucial to healthy skin.”

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“Babies and kids are more prone to sensitivities from harsh soaps, perfumes, different environmental factors, food allergies, heat, the list goes on! The best way to combat (skin ailments in children) is to level out their pH balance with the proper paediatric skin care.” – Tara Hubbard

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“Babies and kids are more prone to sensitivities from harsh soaps, perfumes, different environmental factors, food allergies, heat, the list goes on! With babies and kids, the most common skin ailments are dermatitis, eczema, diaper rash and cradle cap. The best way to combat these is to level out their pH balance with the proper paediatric skin care. The Bliss + Bloom line I created is designed for different skin typing and labelled as eczema/dermatitis skin type. Another condition common in babies and kids is dry/sensitive skin. Vaseline is no way to protect the skin barrier or hydrate the skin; it’s petroleum based, which is very toxic. It’s best to use a natural diaper cream and body cream designed for dry/ sensitive skin.”

Garden Variety Cure-alls

Ninetta Savino, Herbalist and founder of Ash & Thorn Herbals & Holistic Remedies, agrees with Hubbard’s recommendation: stick to natural ingredients when using products on your children’s skin. “Sometimes the simplest ingredients can create the biggest change. When using whole plants you receive the full chemical composition of the plant, which means you're using the plant how it's been used traditionally for thousands of years. It's more effective and often with fewer allergic reactions or symptoms,” Savino says. “Some go-to plants for your little one’s skin health can either be easily grown in the garden or found in your yard!” Savino recommends looking for products with the following ingredients (or using directly from your garden) when trying to sooth diaper rash, eczema, etc.: German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): Chamomile is easy to grow in the garden and can be used topically or internally for various skin issues; Calendula (Calendula officinalis): This plant is a MUST for the skin. It not only rapidly heals skin deficiencies like rashes, eczema, psoriasis,

wounds and bug bites, but it’s also extremely easy to grow, will self seed and attracts all the amazing pollinators to your garden, not to mention the flower is gorgeous; Plantain (Plantago major): Aids the healing of most skin disorders, including inflammatory skin conditions, psoriasis, cracked skin, pimples, hemorrhoids, ulcers, diaper rash, shingles lesions and minor burns (including sunburn); Chickweed (Stellaria media): Great for wounds of all kinds! Particularly effective at removing the itch from bites and the sting from cuts and scratches. Like plantain, it's really useful for inflammatory skin conditions such as rashes and burns.

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When it comes to teenage and acne-prone skin, it’s again important to be conscious of the ingredients in the products that your teens are using on their skin. Oftentimes conventional products marketed toward teens strip their skin of its natural oils, sending a message to the brain that more oil needs to be produced, creating an excess of oil. The chemicals in conventional products also irritate the skin, causing breakouts to flair up. Hubbard recommends seeing a professional aesthetician to diagnose your skin type properly. “An aesthetician will also be able to help educate your teen on proper skin care. Bliss Botanicals has many different products as well as facial options for teenagers to combat stubborn acne,” she adds. For her part, Savino recommends looking for the following ingredients in products for treating acne-prone skin: Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica), Calendula (Calendula officinalis), Rose (Rosa spp.), Cleavers (Galium acarine) and Yarrow (Achillea millefolium).

For healthier skin and hair, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Paulette Millis recommends eating more of the following sources of natural oils and vitamin A: Natural oils/fats: • walnuts • raw nuts and seeds • fresh fish (e.g. wild caught salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines, etc.) • avocado • navy and kidney beans Vitamin A • carrost • squash • sweet potatoes • pumpkins • tomatoes • spinach • watermelon • mango • apricots • egg yolks (from pasture raised hens) • cod liver oil

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Mother’s Day is an offence to society and whomever conceived of such a thing should be pilloried, tarred and feathered, and left in a stockade in the street for all to harry, harass and harangue. One day in 365—for Mothers, my Mother, your Mother, her Mother, his Mother—is all we have to celebrate these matriarchs that brought us forth to struggle, strive and succeed in this world?

Text by Kevin Sorokowski Photo by Basoon

Five Places Every Mother Could Love As it is ever thus, perhaps to remain unto infinite tomorrows, flow thought we should find five places in Saskatoon to which you can bring your Mother, wife, sister or daughter for HER Sunday that will at least start the apology process for those other 364 days when you aren’t celebrating her. Perched at the foot of the University Bridge, with a truly stunning, unimpeded view of the South Saskatchewan, sits The Four Seasons restaurant in the Park Town Hotel (924 Spadina Cres. E). Their take on the Sunday buffet brunch is a gob-smacking endeavour as wide ranging as it is delicious in its details. Without even mentioning the sundae bar and flowing milk chocolate fountain, Four Seasons brings out a dizzying array of salads, appetizers, baked goods, soups, pastas and mains. When this writer was there (for research purposes, of course), there was a full tray of fresh meatloaf topped with sautéed onions and fresh mushrooms and a ham the size of TCU Place for the carving. But if you and Mom want to stick to breakfast, besides the gorgeous tray of scrambled eggs, next to the sumptuous display of Eggs Benny, there is also the made-to-order omelet bar, which does a lovely side business in the made-to-order waffle racket. Couple this with endless maple bacon and breakfast sausage available and you can consider Mom’s fast broken. Perhaps the all-you-can-eat approach is more than you and Mom need on Her Day? How about a smaller room alive with the scents of great coffee, breathtaking baking and the aromas and sounds of your food being prepared in front of you? City Perks (801 7th Ave. N) has been a mainstay in City Park for close on 25 years. Often

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touted as THE place for great coffee in Saskatoon, it is also THE place for a Sunday brunch for you and, much more importantly, your Mother. You won’t find a waffle or pyrogi station here, but you will find a stunning brunch menu, lovingly hand-prepared and brought out to you by a server seriously concerned with your enjoyment and well-being. Consider going early: it’s a small room that fills up fast and stays that way all though the brunch service. Oh, and do have a coffee while you are there, because people will ask and it’d be better to have the right answer. And now for something completely different: Little Bird Patisserie & Café (258 Ave. B S) builds an English Garden of the mind, twice on Sundays, attended only by those with the foresight to make an advanced reservation. While High Tea is not strictly Mother’s Day Brunch, it is certainly a Mother’s Day Experience. Items such as “Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese and Hibiscus on Brioche” raise pinkie fingers every Sunday. With a monthly rotating menu, featuring completely in-house made delectables, right down to the breads they are served on, Little Bird is where you take your Mother to raise Her pinkie finger high above a little sandwich to make up for a lot of things you’ve done wrong in Her eyes. Breakfast at Poached Bistro (259 2nd Ave. S) is the Swiss Watch of this brunch List. They are precision masters at it, because brunch is what they do, exclusively. And with choices like their Creamy Cheddar Baked Hash Browns, which is cheddar, onion, dill, paprika and a crumbly bacon blend, all baked into a comfy bed of nicely browned potatoes to serve as a stand for the perfect soft, yolk-flowing Eggs Benedict, they

prove their worth, unquestionably. If you are searching for a way to impress your Mom with your exquisite taste in food not prepared by Her, Poached will well-serve your agenda, while proving to Her that She HAS always been right about you all these years. Perfectly, it would seem, the final entry onto flow’s Mother’s Day brunch research compendium in Saskatoon is The Hollows (334 Ave. C S), which is housed in this writer’s Mom’s favourite (but now defunct) restaurant—bar none, handsdown, of all time—the Golden Dragon. Sunday brunch at The Hollows is a feast for all of the senses. That they’ve basically left up the decor that Golden Dragon so painstakingly assembled and displayed over their many years serving our community is both a throwback and an homage to the culinary history of our fair city. In fact, my dining companion’s beautiful and delicious Eggs Benedict was couched in The Hollows’ own croissant and served on a Golden Dragon plate! As for my own plate, though it did not feature a striking, unforgettable dragon, it did carry a locally sourced (something they do quite a lot of here) and exquisitely prepared breakfast. The Hollows Slam (cute) is three eggs, house-made bacon and sausage, hash browns, toast and field greens. Scrumptious. Their brunch menu is extensive, mainly local and definitely delicious, so if these are things that appeal to your Mother, then give Her what She wants at The Hollows. My Mother will be so jealous. And God forbid you didn’t reserve a place at Mother’s favourite place this May 12, consult the listings elsewhere in this magazine for options on where to take Her. You’re welcome.

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Friday night salsa dance parties, pupusas, flautas and the whole enchilada. Open Mon–Thu 11am– 8:30pm, Fri 10am–midnight, Sat 11am–9pm. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; laspalapas.ca. This busy resto and lounge off Broadway always fills up fast. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$ Mexihco 101-129 2nd Ave. N; mexihco.ca. A downtown spot rich in Mexican flavours, and especially popular for lunch. Open Mon–Fri 11:15am–8pm, Sat–Sun 11:30am–8pm. $$

1. Wendel Clark’s Bar & Grill This easy to spot locale is kid-friendly, the menu is easy to peruse and the food is tasty, especially the crispy fish. (125 Circle Dr. E; wendelclarks.com) 2. Gong Cha Two locations of this Chinese dessert specialty shop: think a blend of Dairy Queen with Booster Juice, but quirkier. (632 1st Ave. N, 3270-70 Preston Ave. S; on Facebook)

3. Mi Tierra Specials on Mexican food every day of the week from family restaurateurs out of Davidson, SK. The tacos are authentic, and they have groceries. (2124 22nd St. W; mitierrayxe.com) 4. Mai’s Kitchen A full range of pho, bun bo hue (spicy noodle soup), cold rolls, noodle bowls, sizzling plates, you name it you’ll find it here.. (3230-80 Preston Ave. S; on Facebook)

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Angeethi 325 Ave. C S; on Facebook. Lunch and supper buffets, plus Punjabi fare on a detailed menu. Open Wed-Sun 11am–10pm, Tue noon–9pm. $$ Samosa King 106-3120 8th St. E; thesamosaking. ca. By the LBS serving South Indian fast food (dosas, samosas, soups). Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–6pm. $ Spicy Bite 113 3rd Ave. S; myspicybite.com. Indian buffets for lunch or supper (and lots more) downtown in the Drinkle Building. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Urban Spice 50-622 Circle Dr. E; on Facebook. Flavours of Punjab, Mumbai and South India on the menu, plus lunch and dinner buffets. Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun noon–9:30pm. $

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Going Out? Go for a Dive! Text by Catherine Lemire

Is your favourite hideout located in a shopping centre or strip mall? Is it attached to a motel or restaurant? Is it in an arena or bowling alley? Do they sell offsale or offer booze deliveries? Do they host karaoke or bands you’ve never heard of? Is the neighbourhood bar off the beaten path suddenly popular with hipsters? Is there free popcorn? Was it once a Cheese Toast? And did you have the time of your life last time you went? If you can answer “Yes!” to one or more of these questions, you may be in love with a dive. While certain neighbourhood bars may not always have the best reputation, a trip to satisfy your own curiosity is worth it. Chances are, you may soon become a regular. Besides, who doesn’t like having a good snack and a cheap drink while making new friends? If the more social aspects of dives disinterest you, know that they are also great places to be left alone. They take you as you are. On a cold Saturday night recently, my friend Daniel and I decided to check out a few locations to change things up from our current go-to places—just to see what they had to offer. We started our tour at the infamous “Small town bar in the big city”, Stan’s Place (110 Ruth St.) We sat at the bar and ordered the daily drink special: bottles of import beer. Regular patrons were clearly at ease as they sat together and addressed each other by nicknames while others played pool or the VLTs. We received a few curious but friendly looks. The night was still early so the stage and dance floor were empty. Security footage of the off-sale and VLT areas were playing on large TV screens by the bar. The relaxed atmosphere and the bartender’s excellent service made it easy to stay for a couple of rounds. The band eventually made its way to the stage and the country music they played was good. It was tough to leave but we wanted to head somewhere we had never been to before. A ride on Circle Drive brought us to Dublin’s Irish Pub & Grill (3322 Fairlight Dr.) Dublin’s does not have carpet or the semblance of a dive, but our encounters there reflected the essence of one. Daniel and I sat at a large square-shaped

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bar and ordered our first drink from a friendly server. The drink specials were double highballs and some sexy shot; the VLTs were busy and the DJ hadn’t started his set yet. A couple was sitting alone at the bar and it was hard to tell if they were regulars or off-duty employees of the bar because they kept insisting that we order food. To our right, I overheard a man repeatedly calling after a woman. I interjected to ask what the man was trying to say. “I’m learning Dene,” he said in a cheerful tone. “Are you half-half?” he asked me, as in indigenous and non-indigenous ethnicity. “Exactly,” I replied. The man described his Cree and Scottish origins and was interested in our ancestry. He introduced us to his two friends who we mistook as lifelong buddies though they had just met hours earlier. Our friendly bar mates insisted on buying us multiple drinks and shots which we kindly accepted. The conversation was easy, photos and hugs were shared, and then our new friends left as quickly as they had entered our night. I would definitely return here. Two of my old favourites—the Coachman in Market Mall (2325 Preston Ave. S) and the Crazy Cactus (269 3rd Ave. S)—come to mind as we leave Dublin’s. The Coachman will likely never change, but the Cactus has done a total 180 since its heyday in a small strip mall just down the road from Stan’s Place. I make a note to revisit the Coachman soon. Dive bars have been around for decades and are here to stay. You see, beneath the unpolished veneer of your neighbourhood pub or lounge is a comfortable place to gather and a community ready to invite you in. In the best ones the prices are affordable, the vibe is unpretentious, and the patrons and staff are warm. What I enjoy about them is their history and the atmosphere, their diverse clientele and the sense of community that keeps them going. Some of my most memorable nights out have been at such spots for celebrations and dancing during karaoke, for a late night snack, or for any reason to party. Looking for a memorable night out? Make sure to start or end your night at one of these gems.

andbakery.ca. Sandwiches, soups and hot bevvies named for revolutionaries. Open Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. $$ Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W, 210 Ave. P S; collectivecoffee.com. It’s where to get coffee (and now breakfast and lunch to go) in Riversdale. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. E; on Facebook. A sublime hideaway off Broadway with cozy nooks and delicious, fresh food. Open daily 8am–10pm. $ Drift Sidewalk Café 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This creperie is airy, sunny and always buzzing with energy. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $$ Earth Bound Bakery+Kitchen 220-1820 8th St. E; earthboundbakery.ca. A mostly organic bakery also serving sammys, soups, ‘za and desserts. Open Tue–Sat 7am–5pm, Sun 9am–3pm. $$ Park Café 512 20th St. W; parkcafe.ca. This classic diner in Riversdale serves up daily specials, dessert and bottomless coffee. Open daily 8am–4pm. $ Underground Café 430 20th St. W; undergroundcafe430.ca. Grilled panini for lunch and the dreamy Etta James latte for afternoon. Open Mon–Thu 7:30am– 6pm, Fri 7:30am–midnight, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm. $ Venn Coffee Roasters 10-830 Dufferin Ave.; drinkvenn.com. In the alley behind Amigo’s they serve coffee, tea and baking from The Night Oven. Open Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat–Sun 9am–4pm. $$

LOCAL/GASTRO Ayden Kitchen & Bar 265 3rd Ave. S; aydenkitch-

enandbar.com. Owner Dale MacKay is putting the city on the map foodwise for good reason. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$ Hearth 2404 Melrose Ave.; hearth.restaurant. It’s the city’s newest local food eatery serving pickerel, polenta, lentils and more. Open Wed–Sat 5–10pm, Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ Leyda’s 112 20th St. W; leydas.ca. Gluten- and nutfree, organic whole foods, and a Spanish accent on health-positive dishes. Mid-week dining specials too. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ SHIFT 102 Spadina Cres. E, in the Remai Modern; shiftrestaurant.com. A most visible spot does its take on modern Canadian flavours. Open Tue–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sat 10am–10pm. $$$

TAP ROOMS 9 Mile Legacy Brewing 229 20th St. W; 9milele-

gacy.com. A rustic space with a rortating selection of craft selections, plus regular live events. Open Tue– Thu 1–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$ High Key Brewery 1905 Quebec Ave.; hkbrew. ca. Bright, clean, wide open, plus serving their own and others’ craft brews. Open Wed–Fri 3–9pm, Sat noon–8pm, Sun noon–6pm. $$ Prairie Sun Brewery 2020 Quebec Ave.; prairiesun.ca. Lagers, ales, porters and more on tap, plus it’s dog-friendly. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun noon–5pm. $$ Shelter Brewing 255 2nd Ave. S; shelterbrewing. ca. A massive cantilevered bar, seven rotating beers on tap and great Mexican eats. Open Tue–Thu 4–11pm, Fri–Sat 3–11pm. $$

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Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot 140-1701

Preston Ave. N; littlesheephotpot.com. A fun gathering place to share food dipped in steaming, aromatic broth. Open daily 11:30am–9:30pm. $$ Odd Couple 228 20th St. W; oddcouple.ca. Try the pan-Asian cuisine at this hip spot in Riversdale. Daily lunch specials are always solid. Open Mon–Thu 11:30am–2pm, 4:30–11pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm. $$ No. 1 Noodle House 255 3rd Ave. S; no1-noodle. house.com. Spicy and savoury dishes in a simple dining room downtown. Open daily 11am–3pm, 5–9pm. $$ Taste of Excellence 1804 Broadway Ave. A hidden secret among Chinese eateries in town. Quick service, daily specials, and a laid-back atmosphere. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ Yip Hong’s 3140 Preston Ave. S; yiphongssaskatoon.com. Arrive early on weekends for dim sum: their’s is the best in town. Open Mon, Wed–Sat 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$

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Facebook. Sit by the windows in this airy space and tuck into pizza or panini while catching the street view. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm. $$ Thirteen Pies 243 2nd Ave. S; thirteenpiesyxe.com. As the name suggests, 13 varieties of handmade, deep-dish pies, with daily specials on drinks. Open Tue–Thu 4pm–1am, Fri–Sun 4pm–3am. $$ Una Pizza 707 Broadway Ave.; unayxe.com. This locally owned joint serves California-influenced cuisine, thin-crust pizzas and wine by the glass. Open Sun– Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight. $$

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katoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Tops for schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers, and famous as the home of the German pavilion at Folkfest. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$ Kisavos 1820 Broadway Ave.; kisavos.ca. A familyrun eatery with classic Greek options, and loaded with continental cuisine. Open daily from 10:30am. $$ St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. S; sainttropezbistro. ca. A family-run spot presenting French cuisine with regional influences, plus house-grown herbs and edible flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$ Upstairs Fondue 613 8th St. E; ufondue.ca. The only place in the city serving this Swiss treat. Choose from cheese, oil and chocolate, or do all three. Open Tue– Thu 5–8pm, Fri–Sat 4–9:30pm, Sun 5–7:30pm. $$$

FINE DINING Bar Gusto 707 Broadway Ave.; bargustoyxe.com. Executive Chef Alex Stephenson serves Tuscaninfluenced sharables. Open Wed–Thu 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$ Flanagan’s Steak House 243 21st St. E; flanaganssteakhouse.com. Edwardian décor, AAA steaks and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon– Fri 7am–11pm, Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–noon. $$$ Little Grouse on the Prairie 167 3rd Ave. S; littlegrouse.com. Antipasti, squid ink taglierini, game meats and wine pairings highlight their price fixe menu. Open Tue–Sun 5:30–11pm. $$$

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3. Colonial Square Inn & Suites (I8; 1-1301 8th St. E, 306-343-1676)

4. Comfort Inn (D7; 2155 Northridge Dr., 306-934-1122) 5. Comfort Suites Saskatoon (A5; 203 Bill Hunter Ave. 306-955-6565)

6. Confederation Inn (H3; 3330 Fairlight Dr., 306-384-2882) 7. Country Inn & Suites (D6; 617 Cynthia St., 306-934-3900) 8. Days Inn Saskatoon (E7; 2000 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-242-3297) 9. Four Points Sheraton Hotel (K8; 103 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-933-9889)

10. Hampton Inn (K8; 105 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-665-9898) 11. Hampton Inn & Suites (E5; 110 Gateway Blvd., 306933-1010)

12. Heritage Inn (E5; 102 Cardinal Cres., 306-665-8121) 13. Holiday Inn Express (map 2, A3; 315 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-384-8844)

14. Home Inn & Suites (K9; 253 Willis Cres., 306-657-4663) 15. MainStay Suites (E5; 317 Aerogreen Cres., 306-933-2622) 16. Marriott Courtyard Saskatoon Airport (E5; 333

Aerogreen Cres., 306-986-4993) 17. Motel 6 Saskatoon (A5; 231 Marquis Dr., 306-665-6688) 18. Northgate Motor Inn (G7; 706 Idylwyld Dr. N; 306664-4414) 19. Northwoods Inn & Suites (G7; 610 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2901) 20. Quality Inn & Suites (E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306244-5552) 21. Ramada Hotel (F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-665-6500) 22. Refresh Inn & Suites (H8; 1220 College Dr., 306-934-5555) 23. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 310 Circle Dr. W, 306-477-4844) 24. Saskatoon Inn Hotel (E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306-242-1440) 25. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B N, 306-242-7272) 26. Staybridge Suites (H9; 1838 College Dr. E, 306-952-4888) 27. Super 8 Saskatoon (D7; 706 Circle Dr. E, 306-384-8989) 28. Super 8 Saskatoon West (G5; 1414 22nd St. W, 306974-2900) 29. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 106 Circle Dr. W, 306-242-8881) 30. Thriftlodge Saskatoon (E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2191) 31. TownePlace Suites by Marriott (K9; 247 Willis Cres., 306-952-0400) 32. Westgate Motor Inn (H5; 2501 22nd St. W; 306-382-3722)

1. Alt Hotel Saskatoon (map 2, F4; 480 2nd Ave. S, 1-833-258-4480) 2. Delta Hotels Bessborough–Marriott (map 2, E6; 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521) 3. Delta Hotels Saskatoon Downtown (map 2, E5; 405 20th St. E, 306-665-3322) 4. Hilton Garden Inn (map 2, C4; 90 22nd St. E, 306-244-2311) 5. Holiday Inn Saskatoon (map 2, C3; 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000) 6. Hotel Senator (map 2, D4; 243 21st St. E, 306-244-6141) 7. The James Hotel (map 2, E7; 620 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-6446) 8. Obasa Suites* (3 locations; map 2, B4, B6; map 3, B2; 1-877-996-2272) 9. Park Town Hotel (map 2, B7; 924 Spadina Cres. E, 1-800-667-3999) 10. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel (map 2, D5; 612 Spadina Cres. E, 306-652-6770)

The University of Saskatchewan The U of S

has many fine greystone buildings, including the neo-Gothic Thorvaldson Building, the College Building (pictured) with its classic Elizabethan shape in Collegiate Gothic style and Nobel Plaza, so named to honour U of S alumni who have won the prize. usask.ca/visit/destinations.php

Beaver Creek Conservation Area The BCCA showcases the Meewasin Valley in microcosm and, as a four-season destination, is ideal for a hike close to nature. Visitors can enjoy the site’s four nature trails, though the Interpretive Centre is currently closed for renovations. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. 13km S on Hwy 219, 306-374-2474. meewasin.com/visitors/ beaver-creek-conservation-area Bessborough Hotel and Gardens Saskatoon’s “Castle on the River,” the “Bess” is arguably the city’s most photographed landmark, intentionally designed by Montreal architects Archibald and Schofield to resemble a Bavarian castle. Built by the CNR as a make-work project during The Great Depression, it was completed in 1932. 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521. Canadian Light Source Synchrotron A football field-sized research facility for light optics, particle acceleration and more that is also one of the largest laboratories in Canada. Guided tours (Mon, Wed, Fri 2:30pm) allow the public to see how extremely bright light is used to peer inside matter. 44 Innovation Blvd. (U of S campus), 306-657-3500. lightsource.ca Dakota Dunes Casino The lone casino serving Saskatoon features slot machines, Texas Hold’Em poker, Blackjack, Roulette, a restaurant and regular live events. Check their online schedule for free regular shuttle service from pick-up points citywide. 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. S on Hwy 219), 306-6676400. dakotadunescasino.com Diefenbaker Canada Centre The only combined Prime Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada features cultural, educational, and historical collections from the life and times of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, Saskatchewan-born John G. Diefenbaker. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm. Free admission. 101 Diefenbaker Pl. (U of S campus), 306966-8384; usask.ca/diefenbaker. Forestry Farm and Saskatoon Zoo Open year-round, this designated National Historic Site is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic creatures from similar climates. Open daily 10am–8pm; adults $2, under-16 $1. Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions. Kiwanis Park Found along Spadina Crescent East, the city’s most scenic park sprawls along the South Saskatchewan River and pays tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the Bessborough, honours those who served in WWI. A fountain along the river remembers those who died in WWII. The park also features statues of noteworthy Saskatonians Denny Carr and Ray Hnatyshyn.

Knox United Church A designated municipal heritage building completed in 1914, this two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for performances by the Saskatoon Symphony among others. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159. Remai Modern Named for city art patron Ellen Remai, this contemporary art gallery on the South Saskatchewan River has three floors of exhibits. The building, designed by Canadian architectural firm KPMB and Smith Carter Architects and Engineers, houses the extensive collection from the old Mendel Art Gallery. One of the gallery’s goals is to showcase local Aboriginal art within the modern context. Admission $12. Open Tue 10am–10pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm. 102 Spadina Cres. E, 306-975-7610. remaimodern.org St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Saskatoon’s first Anglican cathedral incorporates brick, Tyndall stone and terra cotta in an unornamented neo-Gothic style. Completed in 1917, the cornerstone was laid in 1912 by then Governor General Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. E. U of S Observatory The observatory facilities (telescopes, other scientific equipment) are available to students and visitors, and is staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing. Call to book a guided tour (306-966-6393). Free admission. Open in April & May 9:15–11:45pm. physics.usask.ca/observatory Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the settlement of the prairies. The museum, which also has an art gallery and gift shop, boasts one of the largest collections of handwoven textiles in the country. Free admission. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. E. umc.sk.ca Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree used this site (pronounced Wah-nus-KAY-win; “living in harmony”) for millennia as a gathering and hunting place. Trails wind over more than 6km of parkland. On-site art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Admission: $10 (adults). Open Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road. wanuskewin.com Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings— with a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of four such museums province-wide, this WDM has an extensive collection of rare and antique automobiles. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910. wdm.ca

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secret Saskatoon The massive anchor that sits outside the HMCS Unicorn in downtown Saskatoon gives a good indication that this is no ordinary brick building. (Courtesy photo)

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Unicorns may be all the rage among kids these days, but HMCS Unicorn has a long and proud history of service At the corner of 4th Avenue and 24th Street East in downtown Saskatoon sits a simple, white-trimmed brick building. Even the letters above the big blue door on the front of it reading “HMCS Unicorn” don’t give away what it’s all about. However, there is one dead giveaway to the building’s true purpose: a ship’s anchor on the lawn outside. The HCMS Unicorn is a shorebased naval reserve division of the Royal Canadian Navy. Its motto is Unicus Est (unequalled; the only one of its kind). While a landlocked prairie city like Saskatoon may seem like an unlikely place for a naval reserve division, but sure enough, one sits in the vibrant city centre, thousands of kilometres from the nearest ocean, sea or bay. The HCMS Unicorn was first created in 1923 and was then known as the Saskatoon Half Company. In 1942, the Saskatoon Half Company was commissioned as an independent unit and gained the HCMS Unicorn moniker (which it has held ever since), named for one of the first ships to ever sail into Hudson Bay. The unit had several homes before moving to its current location in 1943 at the height of World War 2. While many Saskatonians know of the building and unit, one might still wonder, “What exactly does a naval unit thousands of kilometers from the ocean do?” In its early years, the HCMS Unicorn and its members were known to pitch

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in a helping hand during fall harvest in the areas surrounding Saskatoon. During World War 2, the unit served as both a recruiting office and training centre for naval recruits. Over the course of the war, more than 3,500 sailors were recruited and trained here.

During World War 2, HMCS Unicorn served as both a recruiting office and training centre for naval recruits. Over the course of the war, more than 3,500 sailors were recruited and trained here. Since then, the HCMS Unicorn has continued to serve as a recruiting office for the Canadian Armed Forces. Members recruited at the Unicorn have served with Canadian forces across the world, including at Salerno and Okinawa in WW2; Korea; the Middle East; in the former Yugoslavia; France; and, West Africa. It also continues to train about twelve sailors per year on ropes (still important in a modern navy) and using computer simulators. The commanding officer of HMCS Unicorn, Commander Thomas Dalzell, says modern

training includes a virtual bridge and simulators for small arms, while actual small boat training happens on Saskatchewan lakes. “We’re doing more and more with electronic simulators, but you can’t replace everything.” Dalzell and other family members before him trained and served in the RCN here. His father was commander of HMCS Unicorn before his retirement in the 1980s, and others likewise served with distinction. “My maternal grandfather, Drum Donaldson, was a sea cadet instructor during the war,” says Dalzell, “and my maternal great uncle served in Korea on the HMCS Crusader. By his early 20s he was the youngest Chief Petty Officer in the RCN at that time.” Over the years, members of HCMS Unicorn have served as part of drug interdiction operations in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, plus flood relief efforts across Saskatchewan and Canada. In 1997, for example, naval reservists stationed in Saskatoon assisted with sandbagging in Manitoba to stem the overflowing Red River. So, even if the prairies are an odd place for a naval detachment, the city has already had sea legs for several generations. For more information and some historic wartime photos taken at HMCS Unicorn, visit forposterityssake.ca/Navy/UNICORN-NR.htm.

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Putting a new spin on cannabis retail Publisher of flow magazine Paul Miazga had the opportunity to sit down with Adam Coates, Chief Commercial Officer at Westleaf Inc., a vertically integrated cannabis company from Calgary, AB. Responsible for spearheading the creation of the company’s retail concept, Prairie Records, Coates talked about how they are doing cannabis retail differently, creating an inclusive and immersive in-store experience rooted in discovery and education.

Tell me about Prairie Records and its unique retail concept. “Prairie Records is Westleaf’s retail concept that celebrates the instinctual tie between recreational cannabis and music. Its aesthetic makes it unique from all other cannabis retailers because it emulates a modern record shop. “For example, on our display racks you will see stacks of ‘records’, but where you would typically find a musical track list, the record sleeve includes information on the particular strain. We have a specially curated section which includes a ‘Top Hits’ feature wall with strains that are new or popular. “Additionally, there are listening booths where you can put on headphones to hear playlists matching the type of experience or mood you can expect from the strain. Our highly trained staff help guide the consumer through the shop, with music at the core of the entire experience. We want people to feel a sense of ‘discovery’ when they enter Prairie Records, and to be part of a fun, engaging atmosphere in each store.”

What’s Prairie Records’ take on collaboration and community engagement?

“At Prairie Records and Westleaf Inc., we pride ourselves on being neighbourly and ingraining ourselves in the communities in which we operate. During the process of establishing Prairie Records, we met with more than 80 members of local businesses in Warman and Saskatoon, the SLGA, community associations and local and provincial government officials.

“We want people to feel a sense of ‘discovery’ when they enter Prairie Records, and be part of a fun, engaging atmosphere in each store.”

“We don’t want people to be afraid or turned off by cannabis, and we carry a certain level of responsibility as a cannabis retailer to help shift negative attitudes and perceptions. We can only do this by talking to people. It’s the right way to do business no matter what type of industry you’re in.”

What lies ahead for this evolving industry?

“Introducing a product to the public which used to be prohibited will take time to normalize in the public eye, as attitudes and mindsets on cannabis slowly evolve. Canadians need to see what legalization fully entails, which will develop as they gain further understanding and learn more on the subject. The various formats of cannabis consumption allow users to experience it in different ways than before, which broadens its appeal to a larger group of consumers.

“Plus, as more and more research is conducted to better understand dosing and the onset of certain effects, we will gain greater knowledge on how cannabis can be positively incorporated into one’s lifestyle from a health and wellness perspective. “At the end of the day, education is vital to what we do. We have the best operations in the world, from cultivation and production to customer interaction and support—we’re committed to creating a phenomenal customer service experience grounded in discovery and education. “We’re really passionate about this industry and we embrace it with openness, approachability and responsibility in mind.”

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CCO, Westleaf Inc.

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Prairie Records is opening two new stores in Saskatoon this April 20th—one on Broadway (720 Broadway Avenue) and the other in Stonebridge (3020 Preston Avenue S). Those 19 or older can learn more about Prairie Records by visiting its website and browsing its online store at www.PrairieRecords.ca. Always use responsibly.

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