Bridges - January 3, 2012 by Lori Kluge

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BEST OF MUSIC:

The best band shots from Saskatchewan’s music scene P. 4

BEST OF FASHION: Stylin’ Saskatchewan: 2012’s top looks P. 18

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WINE WORLD:

Periquita suited for January budgets P. 27

A STAR P H O E N I X co m m u n it y n e ws pa pe r

EMPOWERMENT FOR THE PEOPLE Activist TRACEY MITCHELL is so popular there is even a sandwich named after her p. 6

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INVENTORY

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#S O A K The luxury bath product store SOAK opened in Saskatoon Aug. 1. There is a complete showroom with hot tubs, steam showers, massage tubs, heated towel racks, faucets, sinks, toilets and lawn furniture. SOAK imports its luxury products from Asia and include delivery and assembly with each purchase. All showers and baths include radio speakers, therapy lighting, jets and some even include foot massages allowing you to bring the benefits of a spa into your home. SOAK is located at A 714 Circle Drive E and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m,, Thursday until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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B e s t o f Fav o u r i t e p l a c e P. 1 7

On the cover Pg. 6

Tracey Mitchell, program co-ordinator for Next Up Saskatchewan, is a dedicated activist and a hero in Saskatoon. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s

INVENTORY — 2 Bath lovers rejoice at SOAK

BEST OF IN THE CITY — 17 Our favourite shots from Bridges’ newest section

BEST OF MUSIC — 4

BEST OF FASHION — 18 Saskatchewan gets hipper every day and 2013 will be the best year yet

PARENT TO PARENT — 5 Are co-ed sleepovers just asking for trouble? COVER — 6 Tracey Mitchell is more than a local hero READ MY BOOK — 11 Jennifer Hromek’s beyond ordinary life BEST OF WHAT MOVES YOU — 12 Memorable movement in 2012 EVENTS — 14 IN THE CITY — 16 Michelle Berg’s snapshot of the week

RECIPES — 20 GARDENING — 21 Tough indoor plants BEST OF SPACES — 22 Celebrating beauty both indoors and out CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 25 OUTSIDE THE LINES — 26 Best of Bridges WINE WORLD — 27

Jacqueline Woods with her dog Mazsi along the Meewasin Trail in the northeast end of Saskatoon as Bridges looks back at its newest section, Favourite Places. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Bridges is published by The StarPhoenix – a division of Postmedia Network Inc. – at 204 Fifth Avenue North, Saskatoon, Sask., S7K 2P1. Rob McLaughlin is deputy publisher/editor-in-chief and Marty Klyne is publisher. For advertising inquiries contact 657-6340; editorial, 657-6327; home delivery, 657-6320. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The contents of this publication are protected by copyright and may be used only for personal, non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. To make any use of this material you must first obtain the permission of the owner of the copyright. For more information, contact the editor at 657-6327.

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in review

Folk and country, punk and metal, pop, rock, dance, hip-hop and everything in between — this is Saskatchewan music. Each week in QC/Bridges, we try to show you the lay of our unique musical landscape. In the past year we’ve profiled up-and-comers and those who’ve been playing for more than a few years; some are doing it as a hobby and others want to make it big. Which one was your favourite?

Tim Dorian. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Jason Armitage spins classic stacks of wax at Roots Forward. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Pandas in Japan. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin Massey & The Fergusons. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Malika Sallami. Submitted Photo

The Shooting Guns. Bridges Photo by andrew spearin

The Young Benjamins. Submitted Photo

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t o pa r e n t

Each week Bridges, in connection with SaskatoonMoms.com, gathers advice from parents to share with other moms and dads. This week we asked:

Do you allow your children to have co-ed sleepovers?

“The kids are too young for any type of sleepover. Co-ed sleepovers would probably be fine with cousins and family members. I wouldn’t be comfortable with my little ones sleeping over anywhere right now, though!” — Carla Contreras

“My kids don’t really have sleepovers.” — Debbie Amor

“My kids don’t really have sleepovers yet. My son would never want a girl over though. And I can’t see my daughter wanting a boy. So hopefully it won’t ever be an issue.” — Dee B.

“No…but my daughter is only 6 so she hasn’t been on any sleepovers other than with her cousin. However, if she was invited to one I would definitely say no.” — Chera Miller

“Just with cousins so far. We’ve only had daytime playdates.” — Alysia Czmuchalek

“Having all girls means sleepovers can run pretty late into the night (or early into the morning). So I don’t think I would want to give up my sleep and chaperone all night, because I would have an added caution with boys over. Trust is one thing, but using wisdom when putting my daughters into various situations is another.” — Angela Wells

“In our family, this has been the norm within immediate families (cousins) and friends. With having very strong traditional and cultural roots, our sleepovers are very much a part of growing, so with co-ed sleepovers, it will always be in the family room/livingroom.” — Shawnee Delorme

“Our boys are just three and five, too young for sleepovers yet, but if I was to answer for the future I would say definately not.” — Shelly Lambert

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on the cover #T r a c e y

Mitchell

Activist, mentor, hero

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It’s really cemented a lot of my values in co-operation. Tracey’s been a big part of that. — Sasha Hanson-Pastran

By Jeanette Stewart The Magic Mitchell sandwich is a bit messy and totally delicious. And there’s no pickles. The Magic Mitchell is the first “Local Hero” sandwich offered at the Root Down Cooperative Cafe and Bookstore, the recently opened, worker-owned vegetarian cafe that makes its home in the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market. While their fare is delicious, this is a sandwich with a story. It was created to honour Tracey Mitchell, the first in the restaurant’s series of Local Heroes — people making a difference in the community. The secret ingredient is pumpkin butter, and when you meet the person it’s named after, you know why. Mitchell, 31, has ginger hair and an easy smile. She laughs often and freely. Her line of work is unique — as an independent consultant (officially, a professional facilitator), she runs a company called Facili Trace. She leads workshops, discussions, events and meetings, engaging groups in dialogue and making sure the discussions run smoothly with everyone given an opportunity to feel valued and heard. She’s also studying conflict management and resolution and she occasionally conducts workshops in theatre for social change. Mitchell has made her home in Saskatoon almost consistently since she completed her undergraduate degree in sociology and history at the University of Saskatchewan. She laughs when she recalls her only suggestion for the sandwich to be named after her: “no pickles.” What it does have is roasted garlic and eggplant spread, a quinoa and black bean fritter and caramelized onions. The goal was to use as many local ingredients as possible. For each $8 sandwich sold, $1.50 goes to the Next Up program, which Mitchell runs. It was released in October and has steadily grown in popularity, raising more than $350 for Next Up to-date. Tracey Mitchell, program co-ordinator for Next Up Saskatchewan, enjoys the Magic Mitchell at Root Down Workers’ Cooperative cafe. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

Tracey has been at the forefront of a number of projects to improve mental health support networks and help activists avoid burnout over the years.— Neil Jones

The sandwich was created by two of the worker/owners at Root Down. Neil Jones was one of the people who developed the sandwich alongside co-worker/owner Lana Lehr. They chose Mitchell for their first local hero to honour both her work in the community and the assistance she gave them in developing the cafe’s co-operative structure. It was an easy choice for them to honour someone who has helped them so often and so much. “Her facilitation was instrumental in helping us get the co-op off the ground,” said Jones. “Tracey has been at the forefront of a number of projects to improve mental health support networks and help activists avoid burnout over the years, and has been instrumental in training a lot of new activists and helping established social justice activists to improve their skills.” ■

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One of Mitchell’s busiest projects at the moment is the Next Up program, a leadership training program for young professionals ages 18-32 who want to make a difference in their communities. It’s fitting that I attend a session on the Monday evening; they are discussing local food and sustainability. There’s a lot of Blundstones and other sensible footwear on the feet of the participants. One woman wears a sweatshirt with the words “peace, love, feminism” lettered in Helvetica type. The meeting starts with a sharing circle where everyone talks about their favourite food to cook and something they’ve grown recently. Mitchell enjoys cooking Thai food and growing basil on the balcony of her condo. Because I’m there, some of the participants also talk about how Tracey has inspired them. Mitchell blushes as a chipper 22-year-old named Sasha Hanson-Pastran describes her first experience working with Tracey at a summer camp for youth. Hanson-Pastran is overflowing with enthusiasm and glowing superlatives to describe the program’s leader. Continued on Page 8

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After you learn how powerful people are, why would you ever sit at home in front of your TV thinking there’s nothing to do? — Nettie Wiebe

Tracey Mitchell meets with members in the Next Up program. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

“The atmosphere she was able to create was very unique in really believing youth can make a difference. Not just tomorrow, but today,” said Hanson-Pastran. Guest speaker Nettie Wiebe shared her story of growing up as a farmer and her journey into activism in the late 1970s. “We didn’t think of ourselves as

environmentalists,” she explains to the group. Wiebe — who has since headed the National Farmers Union, run for office and become a university professor — wanted to protect her family’s farmland in the advent of a uranium refinery to be built near the South Saskatchewan River. Her first experiences with activ-

ism were divisive and difficult, but also empowering. “That’s the thing about activism. It’s personal. Sometimes painfully personal,” she told the group. The attempts at resisting the refinery were successful. “After you learn how powerful people are, why would you ever sit at home in front of your TV think-

ing there’s nothing to do?” she asks. Hanson-Pastran later explains why she’s excited to be part of the Next Up program. She’s hoping to become more involved with the cooperative movement in the province, and hopes to focus her upcoming community project on the co-op sector.

She calls Mitchell one of her most influential. She apologizes for sounding sentimental before explaining how Mitchell and the Next Up program have influenced her. Activism makes you grow as a person and to join people who are passionate about the same things in working toward common goals, she says.

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I totally do work in my pyjamas a lot . . . but most people that I know that are doing consulting are working more than they would at another job. — Tracey Mitchell

“It’s really cemented a lot of my values in co-operation. Tracey’s been a big part of that,” she said. ■ ■ ■ ■ The Occupy movement and global protest culture have turned activism into a loaded word in recent years. Activists are often lumped in with tent-dwelling “hippies” camping out in parks or waving flags in front of government buildings. “A lot of people don’t like that word, so I don’t always use that word,” said Mitchell. So what does one identify as? She often uses the term “community organizer” — a job description Barack Obama used to hold in Chicago before he became the President of the United States. At the end of the day, her work is about organizing people and events. You’re more likely to find Mitchell out in the community than at her home office. Mitchell gradually became self-employed after her last job at the Sask Council for International Cooperation — she describes it as an “organic process” — but self-employment doesn’t equal a holiday. “I totally do work in my pyjamas a lot . . . but most people that I know that are doing consulting are working more than they would at another job,” she said. Mitchell’s parents always encouraged her and her older brother Dave to follow their own career path. Her father Don Mitchell spent time serving as the mayor of Moose Jaw, and her mother Martha Tracey was a journalist before earning a human justice degree. Her brother Dave is now self-employed as a freelance editor, writer and activist in Regina. “They wanted us both to do well. I think it was never questioned that we would be the ones who decided what it meant to do well,” said Dave Mitchell about their upbringing. Though the older brother, he says it was Tracey that was always more engaged with politics and community work at a young age. Tracey Mitchell. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

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In Seattle, we had no idea. We were going to a big rally. We didn’t know how big it was going to be. We had no idea there was going to be tear gas and pepper spray. — Mitchell

Mitchell grew up in Moose Jaw. She went to high school at Central Collegiate and began getting involved in politics in her early teens, volunteering on Svend Robinson’s NDP leadership campaign at the age of 13. It was attending the protests of the World Trade Organization talks in Seattle in 1999 that firmly established her commitment to social justice. “If we’re resisting this thing that is really messed up and we’re going to get assaulted for it. This clinches it for me. It makes me more sure that my government is not looking out for my interest by being part of these negotiations and allowing this to happen,” she said. The experience was galvanizing. Mitchell tells the story over coffee at Souleio Foods in downtown Saskatoon. Years later, you can still hear the emotion in her voice. “In Seattle, we had no idea. We were going to a big rally. We didn’t know how big it was going to be. We had no idea there was going to be tear gas and pepper spray,” she said. “It was super intense. And painful, because we weren’t prepared.” Though some left the protests disillusioned, she sees the event as a turning point. Instead of the experience leaving her soured on change, it’s fuelled more than a decade of work toward social justice. “I have been burnt out before, for sure. Periods of depression. I don’t feel like I’ve avoided it, but I’ve learned a lot from those experiences too. Trying to find ways to really build a life that is in line with my values. That includes taking care of myself. Although that’s still a struggle. That’s one of the hardest things for sure, to find balance,” she admits. So what makes Mitchell a local hero? “She’s just such a kind person,” Hanson-Pastran says. “She can connect with you at a human level and she appreciates people at a human level. That’s why she’s a good activist. Because she cares about people.” Dave Mitchell fields a lot of compliments on his sister’s behalf. “She’s really passionate about the issues. She always feels like that we all have a responsibility to speak

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up and do what we can to make our community a better place.” Even I have a story about how Mitchell helped me without even realizing it.

A younger me flies into Turning The Tide bookstore near Broadway Avenue. My mind is an uncontrollable hurricane. Syllables blur. I can barely speak the words: “Do you have

any books about panic attacks?” A younger Tracey speaks softly, heads to a shelf. Finds a book called “When You’re Falling, Dive.” Though I’ve never finished it, I

open it from time to time. It’s about Buddhism, breathing and balance. I’m a bit better. And Tracey is better than ever. The world needs more heroes.

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Loca l AUT H O RS: Writers tell us what makes their book worth reading

JENNIFER HROMEK

Godpower is beyond the ordinary By all accounts I have had an extraordinary life so far. I recognize the events that shaped me, the moments that changed me, and I realize that I wouldn’t be the person I am today without everything that has happened to me. I grew up in Three Hills, Alta. Life was simple. Along with my siblings, I attended Prairie Bible Institute. The heritage of the Christian school became part of my identity, shaping my outlook on life. The buildings echoed with the voices of strong men and women who gave their lives to the work of God. I learned early on that a life of service was a normal, and even, expected part of life. The strength and wisdom of generations that came before me provided me

with the inspiration and motivation to seek a higher calling. My teachers and mentors encouraged me to take life on, to not only succeed, but to live with excellence. The hardest day of my life was leaving Prairie. It felt as though a piece of me was being ripped apart as I left my home behind. A new career in radio opened up for me. Remembering the dusty streets of Estevan, I can still hear the voices of the miners and oilmen calling in to my radio show. Soon I found myself moving to Saskatoon and a new position working for a Member of Parliament. I went on to attend university for religious studies. I found myself balancing my Christian views with

a more critical approach to biblical scholarship. Life was larger than I imagined, and as my mind was growing I couldn’t get enough of this new world. After university, I began teaching young people about faith and spirituality. After several years of teaching, again I came to a crossroads. I was considering pursuing higher education when I had a strong urge to write a book called Godpower which has been the most powerful experience of my life. I also experienced a new understanding of my relationship with God. I learned that I can’t achieve on my own what I can achieve with God. Godpower offers a framework to explain spiritual reality. Spiritual

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what moves you in review

Readers have made the What Moves You feature one of the most popular pages published each week by Bridges in Saskatoon and QC in Regina. It is one of the best-read features because it usually involves somebody’s unique story about how they get around. Auto enthusiasts always love reading stories about car owners and their latest muse, but the stories have also been a little more esoteric. The phrase “what moves you” might refer to a car owner’s new Mazda, but it also might refer to a unique skill, passion or motivation. So, if there’s something that moves you, be it a roadster, a snowmobile or a love of strapping on your runners, we’d like to hear about it. Our readers are moved by your great stories. Julian Nahachewsky in his wheelchair racer. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Keith Bjorndhal in the cockpit of his plane. QC Photo by Bryan Schlosser

Craig Hillrich and his son with their motocross bikes.

Gregg Brewster, the head trail groomer with the Regina Ski Club, maintains cross-country ski trails around Regina QC Photo by Don Healy

QC Photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

The race car built by a University of Saskatchewan student team. Bridges Photo by Andrew Spearin

Carolann Houle sits in the 1929 Ford Roadster car that her father, Homer, built. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

David Zeggelaar on his cross-country skis. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Val Rudulier goes kayaking on the South Saskatchewan. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Cody Powell rides his skim board in the river ridges photo by Andrew Spearin B

James Korpan rides his longboard in downtown Regina. QC Photo by Don Healy

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A horse-drawn wagon at the Western Development Museum. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Savannah Holt rides her bike in Regina. bridges Photo by Michael Bell

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Janis Riise and Hades go for a run in Saskatoon. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

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EVENTS

What you need to know to plan your week. Send events to bridges@thestarphoenix.com

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Th ursd ay, Jan . 3

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Ryan and Brian Crackers Restaurant and Lounge, #1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

Pianos • Keyboards Acoustic/Bass Electric Guitars Ampliﬁers • Violins Drums • Wind Instruments

Rory Borealis and the Northern Lights Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Prop Planes Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Rory Allen’s tribute to the King Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap, SK.

Pirate Fridays album release w/ Indigo Joseph, Herd of Wasters and Mario Lepage Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Steve Aoki: Wonderland Tour Tequila Nightclub, 1201 Albert Ave.

SALES

Roland • Casio Peavey Industries • Eastwood Jay Turser • Los Cabos Roy Benson • Young Chang Weber • Crafter • Boss Sabian • D’Addario

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Piano Fridays w/ Ray Stephanson Root Series: Kacy & Clayton & Ryan Boldt The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

The Olde Thyme Rhythm Makers Fairfield Seniors’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Cres.

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Neil Roston Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Jenelle Orcherton Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Piano • Organ • Guitar Voice • Violin/Fiddle Drums • Wind Instruments Music Theory

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Billy Bob Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N.

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Billy Bob Army & Navy Veterans Club, 359 First Ave. N.

LESSONS

Tessa Kautzman Amigos Cantina, 632 10th St. E.

Sun d ay, Jan . 6 Jean and Doreen Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. Blues Jam Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Tonight It’s Poetry Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave. Tuesd ay, Jan . 8 Karaoke Deathstar The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave. Open Mic Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave. Wed n esd ay, Jan . 9

Sat urd ay, Jan . 5

Open Mic The Fez, 834B Broadway Ave.

Piano Series: Martin Janovsky Orchestra The Bassment, B3-202 Fourth Ave. N.

Johnny Broadway Record Club Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Jean and Doreen Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Souled Out Lydia’s Pub, 650 Broadway Ave.

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Mendel Art Gallery Jan. 6 is the last day to see the fall exhibitions. You can take a free tour of these shows Sunday afternoon from 1-2 p.m. The gallery spaces will be closed Jan. 7-18 for installation of the new winter exhibitions. Between show periods, there is LUGO! Don’t miss this fourth annual massive art party with diverse performances— it takes place Jan. 12. Visit golugo.ca for details.

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SCYAP Gallery Until Jan. 4 at 253 Third Ave. S. Men with Beards by Joseph Anderson. A series of watercolour paintings of men with beards. A reception will be held Dec. 13, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Meewasin Valley Centre Gallery Jan. 6 through February at 402 Third Ave. S. Walks with Gina, by Erich Keser. It is an exhibit depicting images of plants, birds and natural scenes in all seasons. A reception will be held Jan. 6, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Affinity Gallery (Saskatchewan Craft Council) Until Jan. 20 at 813 Broadway Ave. Creativity and Spirituality, an exhibition exploring spiritual concerns in the creating of Fine Craft. The works explore the many uses of light within the world of glass. A reception will be held Jan. 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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The Enchanted Forest at the Forestry Farm Park and Zoo will be open to the public until Jan. 6. File Photo Ukrainian Museum of Canada Until Jan. 31 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Red and Black, the artworks of Iryna Karpenko. Handmade House Showcase Gallery Until Feb. 2 at 710 Broadway Ave. What’s in the Box, wooden boxes by Walter McNabb. Art at Will (formerly Willow Studio) Until March 1 at The Wood Alehouse, 148 Second Ave. N. The Tree Show, works interpreting the tree

motif. Includes several Saskatoon and area artists. North Star Gallery Functional and sculptural ceramics by Mel Bolen and oil paintings by Karen Holden.

#S P E C I A L EVENTS

Great Songs from Salon and Stage Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 436 Spadina Cres. E. The Lyell Gustin Recital Series 2013 presents soprano

Ileana Montalbetti and pianist Rachel Andrist. With works by Mozart, Strauss, Verdi, Berlioz and Britten. Visit www. gustinhouse.ca. Awakening Self Awareness Jan. 4-6 at Queen’s House. The Saskatoon Community for Mindful Living is hosting this mindfulness meditation retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Dharma teacher Cheri Maples will lead the retreat. To register, emial ken.sailor@gmail. com or visit mindfulsaskatoon.ca.

Learn to Dance Fridays, Jan. 4 to April 12 at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. Dance classes. Round dancing; cued ballroom. BHP Billiton Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour Runs to Jan. 6, 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park. A spectacular forest drive-through Christmas light show featuring illuminated evergreens and computer animated character light displays

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#T H E A T R E King Lear Runs to Jan. 12 on the BackStage Stage at the Remai Arts Centre. Wednesday to Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The inaugural production of Theatre Naught, a new professional theatre co-operative. An aging father — dividing his kingdom — demands proof of love from his daughters, thereby unleashing a tempestuous tragedy that no one can control.

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Beginner on the blades

Andre Barton teaches his son Max how to skate at the Meewasin skating rink on Christmas eve in Saskatoon. Bridges photo by Michelle Berg

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YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE Bridges wants to hear about your favourite place in Saskatoon. Email bridges@thestarphoenix.com

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O F F avourite place

We knew we would eventually need a replacement for the long-running Neighbours section in Bridges. We needed a weekly feature that would give readers a sense of place. We want you, dear readers, to have a sense of your city reflected to you each week in Bridges. In The City launched Sept. 27. The two-part section comprises of an artistic moment in time photo, an image that defines what happened in our city that week. The second part, My Favourite Place, features local people talking about the places they love most in Saskatoon. We’d love to hear yours in 2013.

Chris Morin standing at the “Saskatoon Echo Spot” located at the entrance of Kiwanis Memorial Park. Bridges photo by Andrew Spearin

Make Liars guitarist Fabian Minnema hangs out at Village Guitar and Amp on 20th Street West. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

Mark Ferguson takes a paddleboard down to his favourite launch spot on the river, just a short walk from Escape Sports in Saskatoon. Bridges Photo Michelle Berg

Sean Grant shows off the view from his rooftop patio in downtown Saskatoon. Bridges Photo by Michelle Berg

Dana Durell crawls through the secret tunnel in the Broadway Theatre. ridges Photo by Michelle Berg B

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FASHION YXE #y e a r

Have an outfit you’ve styled for an upcoming event? Send a photo to bridges@thestarphoenix.com

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Saskatchewan has never been more chic. New boutiques are popping up all the time in Regina and Saskatoon — and in smaller towns and cities, too. Industry insiders and aficionados flocked from across the province to pay homage to the fashion boom during the inaugural Saskatchewan Fashion Week, held in May in Regina. Each week on the QC/Bridges fashion page, we take a style snapshot, but we know we haven’t yet shown the whole picture. Stylish people of Saskatchewan, come out of the woodwork!

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Wild boar

Feral offering pairs perfectly with fettucine Wild boar — a tasty way to do a good deed. It’s true. Across at least 39 states in the U.S. there are about four million feral pigs and wild boars (they are close relatives and prone to interbreeding) roaming about. In the Canadian Prairies wild boar numbers are on the rise. Manitoba made it legal to kill boars outside fences anywhere in the province while in Alberta the government has funded a wild boar program since 2008. Thirteen counties are signed up and pay a $50 bounty for every pair of boar ears people bring in. Similar solutions are being considered in Saskatchewan. Wild boars are laying ruin to vast acres of land. The problem with wild pigs is they are voracious eaters. Shocking, I know. And they tend to destroy natural ecosystems. There is no one solution. But eating them certainly helps. People throughout Europe and Asia have been eating feral oinkers for years. Italians are particularly fond of them, turning them into all manner of salumi. Now Americans are starting to catch on. Feral pig is showing up on more restaurant menus, especially in the South, the epicentre of the problem. And a growing number of specialty meat stores have started stocking the meat, too. Though you can find chops and loin, ground is the most common variety. Wild boar has an assertive flavour, somewhere between pork and venison. It takes well to marinades and pairs wonderfully with cooked fruit and nuts. The basic guideline: use it in boldly flavoured dishes just as you would pork and venison. The point isn’t to mask the flavour, but to pair it with ingredients that don’t get smothered by it. Where to begin? Try it in this simple ragu over fettuccine. Leftover sauce would be delicious in a lasagna, a classic use of boar in Italy.

Fettuccine with wild boar ragu. AP Photo

Fettucine with Wild Boar Ragu Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 6 >2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil >1 medium yellow onion, diced >1 large carrot, grated >1 stalk celery, diced >3 cloves garlic, minced >2 lbs (1 kg) ground wild boar >1 cup (250 mL) red wine

>15-oz (426-g) can tomato sauce >6-oz (170-g) can tomato paste >1 lb (454 g) fettuccine pasta >2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil >1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh oregano >Salt and ground black pepper >Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions: 1. In a large saucepan over mediumhigh, heat the olive oil. Add the onion,

carrot, celery and garlic. Saute for 6 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. 2. Add the boar and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook, scraping the pan, until the wine has mostly evaporated. Add the tomato sauce and paste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the fet-

tuccine and cook according to package directions. 4. When the pasta is done, stir 1/4 cup (60 mL) of its cooking water into the sauce. Drain the pasta and transfer to a serving bowl. 5. Stir the basil and oregano into the ragu, then season with salt and pepper. Ladle it over the pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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These tough houseplants can thrive on neglect By Erl Svendsen As I look out at leafless trees and snow, I am not the least surprised that houseplants have been popular since classical times. They reached a pinnacle during the long reign of Queen Victoria. And it doesn’t take snow on the ground to want to bring a little natural colour into our homes. No plant ever evolved naturally or was bred specifically to survive in a home. Compared to much of the outside world, houses are dark, dry and occasionally drafty (hot or cold, depending on the season). And rarely does it rain in your house unless the upstairs bathtub overflows. Thus, potted plants rely on you to supply all essential care. Fortunately, many plants are easily grown indoors. Truly tough plants: For novice house plant caregivers or those convinced that they may have something other than a green thumb, here are some truly tough plants that have a proven track record and have occasionally been known to thrive on neglect. The appropriately named cast-iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) was the epitome of Victorian plants, able to survive under the low light conditions of parlors and with little water. While the species has dark green leathery leaves, there are varieties with variegated foliage. This plant must be kept on the dry side and prefers to be pot-bound. The mother-in-law-tongue or snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) has thick, long, narrow, dark green, upright, sharply pointed leaves, growing up to four feet long in time. Dwarf and variegated varieties exist. It can survive neglect but should be given adequate light (within two to three feet of an east or west window; within four to six feet of a south window). Keep out of cold drafts and do not over-water. Prefers to be pot-bound. The Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema sp.) resembles the cast-iron plant in many ways and may even be as

A Chinese evergreen makes a beautiful and tough addition to your houseplant collection. SUPPLIED PHOTO

tough. The leaves are generally a pale green with a silvery splotched pattern, and are closely attached to one another on a short stem. Numerous varieties exist, differing mainly in leaf pattern. Another plant that you must not over-water, they thrive at room temperature and indirect light The amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) does not usually make the list of tough plants; however, if you have a south exposure and don’t care if it flowers on cue, this is a very tolerant plant. Long, narrow, light green leaves arise from a bulb and usually last six to eight months. Remove them with a gentle tug as they yellow. If you’re not trying to force it to

flower for Christmas, it will flower in the fall and again in the spring. New bulbs called off-sets are formed at the base of the mother bulb. Repot your amaryllis when it breaks its pot. Keep it on the dry and warm side. Gift plants like poinsettias, chrysanthemums, azaleas, hydrangeas and Reiger begonias should be enjoyed while they are flowering. Do not feel guilty about throwing them out when they stop. Very specific light and temperature regimens (not found in the typical home) are required to bring them back into flower. It can be done, but may involve considerable stress on your part. You might be spending time and effort keeping a

marginally attractive plant alive that might in fact be detracting from your otherwise beautiful home. Easy rules for success: Water: Apply only when top inch of soil is dry and allow to drain completely. Never allow your plants to sit in water. Fertilizer: Apply regularly according to package instructions. Your options are water soluble (e.g. 20-20-20) or slow release (many formulations). Temperature: Whatever you enjoy in your shirtsleeves is the same as what your plants require. Do not expose to cold or hot drafts. If in a window, do no trap between window

A Cast Iron Plant makes a beautiful and tough addition to your houseplant collection. PHOTO COURTESY ERL SVENDSEN

and curtain or you’ll end up with plant icicles. Light: Keep out of direct south exposure, but otherwise keep in as bright a light as possible. This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/saskperrennial; hortscene@yahoo.com).

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SPACES #Y e a r

Spaces celebrates beauty both indoors and out. If you have a living space we should highlight email bridges@thestarphoenix.com

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Your space says a lot about your personality. It’s a reflection of who you are. All year long Saskatchewan’s residents have been kind enough to let Bridges and QC into their homes and businesses, sharing their own favourite spaces with our community of readers. To celebrate, we’re highlighting some of the great spaces we featured in 2012.

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The healing power of horses GRAFTON, Ont. — Brittany Rosenplot barely remembers the last time she was around horses. What she does recall, quite clearly, is that she was terrified. “I was really little,” said the 24-year-old woman. “It was at a campground and they brought out the horses. I was so nervous and the girl had to tether my horse to her horse in order for us to go.” So it was a leap of faith that she and her husband, Jason Rosenplot, signed up for an equine program at Ste. Anne’s Spa in southeastern Ontario. The program offers an opportunity for people to groom a horse or help out as a stable hand by mucking the stalls. Each session costs $45. For Brittany, spending an hour brushing an 11-year-old mare named Tess gave her a chance to overcome her fear that the horse would hurt her, or even that she would hurt it. “I didn’t know what I was doing ... but as you get going, you can see how the horse relaxes,” said Rosenplot, who is a dental hygienist in Belleville, Ont. “Even at the end, when I was done grooming, I was just petting her face and it reminded me of my dog, how you just pet her and she liked it.” Stable caretaker Kareylee White says since the spa began offering its equine therapy program last year with its seven horses, people have been signing up to get their “horse fix.” “I get the comment a lot from people that they don’t get to do this in the city,” said White, who owned her first horse when she was 17. “They can get a massage in the city. They can get a facial in the city. They don’t get to hang out with horses in the city. So I have a lot of guests who come down to get away and experience that.” Richard Capener who calls himself the “horse whisperer,” has run a similar equine wisdom and trail-riding program at Grail Springs, a spa in Bancroft, Ont., for the past two years. Capener says there’s a “grounded energy” to horses that can quickly put people at ease — once they realize that the horses are prey animals and not predators. “When you hang out with them, stroke them, brush them, you start feeling better,” he said, adding that he’s had clients who have burst into tears at the peaceful nature of the creatures. “Horses can sense the energy of a person on their back. With our horses, they are very careful with guests who have phobias and help them work through them.” Using horses for therapy has been gaining

in popularity in the last few years, says Sue McIntosh, who founded Healing Hooves, an animal-assisted counselling program near Cremona in northern Alberta 12 years ago. The registered counsellor says she’s worked with clients from age three up to adults. Many come in to her farm because traditional therapy did not help them deal with issues ranging from sexual abuse to the death of a loved one. By learning to feel safe around the large animals, they also learn they can be safe in their lives, she said. “Counselling doesn’t have to mean sitting and talking about your issues or similar scary words,” said McIntosh. “I always share that as a teenager I had a horse and my horse was my counsellor. It kept me out of a lot of trouble and was someone I could talk to, cry with, shout with, felt safe with. Really, what I’m doing is sharing that with them.” The program includes seven horses, and even a handful of dogs, cats and bunnies. She says often, while teaching clients to lead a horse, she can help them discuss their own boundaries when the large animals are accidentally steered into their personal space. Other times, the horse can be a metaphor for people to project their feelings onto. “There is just that magical connection between people and horses that is different,” said McIntosh. Deborah Weiss with the charitable program Horses at Heart in Newmarket, Ont., says one of the largest elements to equineassisted therapy is learning about using and becoming aware about body language. “It’s the linchpin, developing that awareness about themselves and others by working with the horses,” she said. “It works for all populations, from kids with special needs to corporate employees. Horses are prey animals, and prey animals have a heightened sense of awareness of their environment to keep themselves safe and alive.” The program specializes in counselling for troubled children, but also runs teambuilding workshops for corporate clients. By being around the horses, people start to learn this hyper-vigilance too, and use the same skills they use to lead a 1,200-pound horse in leading others in their lives, she said. “Horses are vulnerable giants, particularly for kids,” said Weiss. “When they get on the back of these beautiful, huge animals, all of them have overcome fears to get on the horse to some degree and they tame the beast. This is one of the few, if not the only, times they feel in control of what’s going on in their lives.” The Canadian Press

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