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Whether you’re planning your first — or umpteenth visit — to this dynamic, fast-paced city, you’ll never reach the bottom of your ‘to-do’ list. An endless variety of experiences await!

To maximize your fun, take advantage of Tourism Saskatoon’s Experience Pass. Free with an overnight stay at one of 20 participating hotels, the pass allows recipients to experience Saskatoon’s best festivals, events and attractions. Check tourismsaskatoon.com or see the ad on page 23 of this publication for details.

“The Saskatoon Experience Pass gives visitors access to more than 20 amazing offers – everything from tickets to events like the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, family passes to the Saskatoon Zoo and Forestry Farm Park, a ride aboard The Prairie Lily riverboat, a free round of golf – and more!” said Amy Stewart-Nunn, Director of Leisure Marketing with Tourism Saskatoon.

“The Experience Pass is completely free, and you’ll receive one pass for every night you stay in the hotel. You just have to request the pass when booking your hotel stay and then take it to your chosen event or attraction anytime before October 5 to redeem.”

Summer in Saskatoon is always jam-packed with exciting events. “Saskatoon really comes alive in the summer. People are so ready to get outside, eat great food, listen to great music and take in our many events and festivals,” Stewart-Nunn said.

This summer, Saskatoon plays host to several high-profile sporting events, including the Subaru Saskatoon Triathlon on June 29. “Now in its second year in Saskatoon, this event draws 4 Saskatoon Shines!

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hundreds of people from across the western provinces to come and run in our urban parkland. We have so many beautiful parkways and natural trails for people to enjoy.

Saskatoon is the perfect destination for running events,” Stewart-Nunn said. Also on the calendar for running enthusiasts are the Saskatchewan Marathon (May 23-25) and the Bridge City Boogie (June 8).

Top golf professionals from across Canada and the world will tee-off in Saskatoon from June 30 to July 6 at the PGA Canada Dakota Dunes Open. The PGA Canada event is an opportunity for golf fans to come out and cheer on their favourite players.

On July 15 and 16, satisfy your need for speed at the Velocity Prairie Thunder NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway. “This is always an action-packed, adrenaline-themed event for families. Come and see Canada’s top stock car racers compete, while enjoying great music and food,” she added.

Just two days later, July 18 to 20, the action shifts to the South Saskatchewan River, for the River Lights Festival and Watercross Nationals. Saskatoon’s newest summer festival, this three-day extravaganza features jet ski racing, canoeing, kayaking, rowing and paddleboarding. “At night, there’s a River Parade under the lights, as well as live music,” StewartNunn said.

There’s no bigger music event in the province than the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, June 20 to 29. Over 80,000 fans will be on hand to enjoy performances by headliners including Tegan and Sara, Cassandra Wilson, Ben Harper and more!

The fun doesn’t stop there. On July 12, get your reggae on at the Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival. “It’s a one-day, fun-in-the-sun festival featuring world beat music.

Come experience the electric energy of this music event!” said Stewart-Nunn.

This summer sees a cavalcade of mega-stars appearing on stage at Credit Union Centre.

In one of the biggest entertainment seasons ever, Saskatoon will host concerts by Blake Shelton (July 22), Bruno Mars (Aug. 3), Katy Perry (Aug. 28) and the indomitable Cher (June 21) — whose visit coincides with the Saskatoon Pride Festival (June 15-21).

“When you come to Saskatoon to attend one of these great concerts, it’s an opportunity to get out and explore the many hidden gems Saskatoon has to offer – from shopping our unique boutiques to discovering our amazing restaurants,” Stewart-Nunn said.

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No visit to Saskatoon is complete without exploring the city’s many amazing restaurants. Summer is outdoor patio season in Saskatoon! Photo:Tourism Saskatoon Ayden Kitchen and Bar has added to Saskatoon’s reputation as a culinary destination.”

Every summer, Saskatoon’s popular food festivals create a flavour sensation. Taste of Saskatchewan (July 15-20) provides an opportunity to sample delicious offerings from over 30 of the city’s finest restaurants, in Kiwanis Memorial Park. RibFest (Aug. 1-4) serves up sizzling racks of ribs at Diefenbaker Park. Both events feature live music and an opportunity to gather with friends and family.

Wherever you are in Saskatoon, you’re just a few steps away from the wonders of nature. “Saskatoon is really lucky to be situated on the edge of nature. You can be a five-minute walk from great night life, shopping and amazing restaurants. Then just a few steps away, you can immerse yourself in nature – go for a walk on the Meewasin Trail, enjoy a canoe ride along the South Saskatchewan or hit the beach at Cranberry Flats. We’re really lucky to have the best of both worlds,” Stewart-Nunn said.

A unique way to view the majestic beauty of Saskatoon’s river valley is onboard The Prairie Lily. Daily cruises depart from the dock behind the Mendel Art Gallery. Expand your experience by enjoying a dinner cruise on Friday and Saturday evenings, or a brunch cruise on Sundays. It’s a relaxing way to experience the river and learn about its landmarks, cultural highlights and fascinating history.

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The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo enters its 101st year this summer with an exciting new resident: Phoenix, the Red Panda. “The Saskatoon Zoo is the only zoo in the province. It’s a wonderful way to spend a few hours outdoors, walking with your family or riding the train, and enjoying the many animals. End your experience with a family picnic in the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Forestry Farm Park,” she said.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park is another family-friendly experience that brings you close to our city’s natural treasures. The heritage park interprets over 6,000 years of the history and culture of the Northern Plains First Nations People. One of the park’s most popular experiences is its overnight tipi program, where visitors have the opportunity to sleep in a tipi, gather around the fire for traditional story-telling and enjoy freshly baked bannock. “It’s a hands-on, authentic experience of First Nations culture,” StewartNunn said.

Summer always ends with a bang in Saskatoon, as thousands gather at River Landing for the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival (Aug. 29-30). “It’s more than just fireworks! There are fun activities, live music and great food during the day – followed by world class fireworks in the evening,” Stewart-Nunn said.

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MAYEVENTS ON NOW TO MAY 31 Where River Meets Sky SK Craft Council Affinity Gallery ON NOW TO JUNE 8 A Queen and Her Country Diefenbaker Canada Centre School Art Mendel Art Gallery ON NOW TO JUNE 15 David Thauberger: Road Trips and Other Diversions Mendel Art Gallery MAY 10 Investors Group Stars on Ice presented by Lindt Credit Union Centre Vesna Festival Prairieland Park, Hall A Big Band Series: The Stone Frigate Big Band The Bassment MAY 11 Players Choice Series: Schubert’s Incomparable Octet Delta Bessborough Andrea Menard presents Lift Broadway Theatre Keeping up with the Keepers Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo MAY 14 Atmosphere: North of Hell Tour O’Brians Event Centre MAY 14 – 15 Spargelfest German Cultural Centre

MAY 18 City and Colour Credit Union Centre Neko Case O’Brians Event Centre MAY 19 Opening Day Batoche National Historic Site MAY 21 The Show: A Tribute to ABBA TCU Place

MAY 23 – 24 The Fireside Singers present Jesus Christ Superstar TCU Place

MAY 30 Roots Series: Back of the Bus and the Residuals The Bassment

MAY 23 – 25 Ritornello Chamber Music Festival Grace Westminster, Mayfair United,Village Guitar & Amp

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MAY 24 – 25 Season Opener Regatta, Saskatoon Racing Canoe Club Pike Lake Provincial Park

MAY 30 – SEPTEMBER 6 Marquis Downs Live Thoroughbred races every Friday and Saturday evening (No races June 6 and 7, and August 8 and 9) MAY 31 The Barrie Redford and Ross Ulmer Band The Bassment SLM Season Opener Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Family Concerts Series: The Comic Orchestra Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Elim Church

MAY 25 Saskatchewan Marathon Prairieland Park Season Opener #1 SIR MAY 25 – 31 NatureCity Festival various locations

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MAY 26 Daniel O’Donnell TCU Place

MAY 22 – 24 Top of the Hops Grapes & Grain Festival Prairieland Park, Hall A & C

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HOT TIMES IN SASKATOON! MAY 30-SEPTEMBER 6 FAST TRACK TO FUN AT MARQUIS DOWNS Marquis Downs is a unique and exciting setting for all sports enthusiasts. Meet your friends for the fastpaced action of Thoroughbred horse racing. Live ontrack action starts May 30 and runs every Friday and Saturday evening until September 6, with a post time of 7:05 p.m. each night. (Only exceptions: June 6-7 and August 8-9 when chuckwagon racing is held at Marquis Downs.)

Capture the excitement of Thoroughbred racing in true sporting style in the Terrace Dining Room, offering an excellent view of the track with full table service — the ultimate racing and dining experience.

Experience the glassed-in Clubhouse seating, with adjacent Bistro, or relax in the indoor lounge. Want to be up close and feel the earth move? Enjoy a specialty drink and a BBQ burger on the tarmac, as the horses come “down the stretch!”

Party with the ponies at Marquis Downs! For information, call Prairieland Park at 306.931.7149 or toll-free at 1.888.931.9333. For all the latest updates, go to: marquisdowns.com.

JUNE 1-4 POTASHCORP CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OF SASKATCHEWAN It’s time for Saskatoon’s favourite family festival! The 26th annual PotashCorp Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan lights up the stage in Kiwanis Park from Sunday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 4. This year’s theme is “Sounds Like Fun!” and explores the connection between sound and creativity.

The jam-packed event is sure to inspire thousands of children with live theatre, great music, and plenty of hands-on creative activities.

Sunday is the first full day of the festival, and is also Family Day, with the festival site open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. It all starts with our traditional pancake breakfast and a hilarious variety show. Take advantage of free Sunday parking downtown, and plan to stay all day! We invite you to make some noise for Saskatoon’s wonderful summer festival season with the PotashCorp Children’s Festival. Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?

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JUNE 5-8 HALF MILE OF HELL! The fast-paced excitement of Chuckwagon Racing will hit Saskatoon in early June as the drivers and horses from the World Professional Chuckwagon Association make Marquis Downs a stop in their 2014 race schedule.

If you’ve never experienced the thrill of chuckwagon racing, here’s the opportunity to witness the outfits featured

at the Calgary Stampede, as they circle the barrels and race the “Half Mile of Hell”. This popular extreme sport provides entertainment for the whole family.

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JUNE 8 BRIDGE CITY BOOGIE The StarPhoenix and The Bridge City Boogie invite you to the 8th Annual Bridge City Boogie, taking place Sunday, June 8, at Diefenbaker Park.

The Bridge City Boogie is a 2km, 5km and 10km wellness event with emphasis on fun, fitness and community. The Boogie is all inclusive with age categories reflecting the diversity of participants.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-time walker, you’ll have no trouble finding an event that suits your fitness goals.

Boogie 8 is guaranteed to be an amazing community event that you’ll want to be a part of. The energy and excitement at the start line is like no other and you will enjoy the satisfaction and achievement of crossing the Boogie finish line.

Get in motion and join the excitement by participating in this year’s Bridge City Boogie on Sunday, June 8. We wish you all the best in your training and we look forward to cheering you on and congratulating you at the finish line on race day!

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JUNE 8 WALK FOR MIRACLES PRESENTED BY WALMART The Walk for Miracles presented by Walmart is celebrating eight years in Saskatoon! This walk-a-thon is a fantastic opportunity to treat family and friends to a day filled with music, activities, refreshments and special guest appearances. And it’s all for a good cause! Every dollar donated will create healthcare miracles for more than 2.6 million Canadian children, by supporting life-saving medical care, ground-breaking research, and educational programs designed to treat the sickest children in your community.

Join your friends and neighbors for a family-friendly 1 km or 5 km walk or fun run along the beautiful Meewasin Trail Sunday June 8 in Friendship Park, downtown Saskatoon.

Walkers/runners register from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Opening ceremonies will take place at 9:30 a.m., with the walk beginning at 10 a.m.

At 11 a.m., we’ll turn up the sizzle with a free BBQ and live entertainment. To register and for more information, visit walkformiracles.ca.

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JUNE 13-14 ART TREK Art Trek is a self-guided tour of Saskatoon artist studios featuring 60 painters, printmakers, weavers, glass artists and sculptors who aim to promote art within Saskatoon.

This is going to be the weekend in Saskatoon for art lovers! Take the studio tour at your own pace to discover some of Saskatoon’s finest artists. Make plans to attend: Friday, June 13 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

STUDIO LOCATIONS INCLUDE: 330 Design Group 330 Avenue G South MIX Artists’ Collective Green Arc 212-20th St. W. The Studio on 20th 236 20th Street W. Artists’ Workshop Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. East TAG basement of Grace-Westminster United Church Atelier 2302 2302 St. Patrick Avenue Studio 5 Fifth floor, 331 1st Ave. N. (Charter House Building) For more information reach us at Facebook: facebook.com/ArtTrekSaskatoon

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Expedition: Arctic June 21, 2014 – January 2015 This exhibit explores The Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913-1918, and the immense, lasting contribution it has made to our understanding of the Arctic.

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THROUGH TO JUNE 8 A Queen and Her Country Diefenbaker Canada Centre

JUNE 13 - 14 Art Trek Various locations

JUNE 22 Points Race #5 SIR

School Art Mendel Art Gallery

JUNE 14 Dakota Dunes Season Opener Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

JUNE 23 Queen and Adam Lambert Credit Union Centre

Big Band Series:The Bassment Big Band with the Saskatoon Community Jazz Band The Bassment

JUNE 25 – 29 The Cemetery Club The Barn Playhouse

THROUGH TO JUNE 15 David Thauberger: Road Trips and Other Diversions Mendel Art Gallery JUNE 1 – 4 PotashCorp Children’s Festival of Saskatchewan Kiwanis Memorial Park JUNE 5 Pura Vida: A Flamenco Expo Broadway Theatre

JUNE 14 – 21 Saskatoon Opera presents The Magic Flute Remai Arts Centre

JUNE 5 – 8 Saskatoon World Chuckwagon Races Championship Prairieland Park

JUNE 15 Keeping up with the Keepers Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

JUNE 6 Street Legal Racing SIR

JUNE 15 – 22 Saskatoon Pride Festival various locations

Roots Series: Anderson Burko The Bassment

JUNE 18 – 22 The Cemetery Club The Barn Playhouse

Saskatoon Soaps Broadway Theatre JUNE 6 – JULY 12 Art of the Book SK Craft Council, Affinity Gallery JUNE 7 Super Trucks Season Opener Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Jazz Singer Fest II The Bassment Points Race #2 SIR Meewasin International Trails Day Brad King’s Whack Bam Thud Drum Show Broadway Theatre JUNE 8 Points Race #3 SIR Walmart Walk for Miracles Friendship Park Caswell Art in the Park Ashworth Holmes Park Bridge City Boogie Diefenbaker Park

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JUNE 11 – 14 MoSo Fest various venues on Broadway JUNE 12 Opening Day Kinsmen Play Village JUNE 13 Roots Series: Laura Lee The Bassment

JUNE 27 Kinsmen Day at the Zoo Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo JUNE 27 – JULY 6 HMS Pinafore Saskatoon Summer Players at the Remai Arts Centre

SASKATOON INTERNATIONAL CHUCKWAGON RACES CHAMPIONSHIP

JUNE 19 Whose Live Anyway?

TCU Place JUNE 20 Street Legal Racing SIR National Aboriginal Day Celebrations Batoche National Historic Site

JUNE 27 TO SEPTEMBER 14 A Vital Force:The Canadian Group of Painters Mendel Art Gallery

Saint Jean Baptiste Day Celebrations École canadienne-française

Convoluted Beauty: In the Company of Emily Carr Mendel Art Gallery

JUNE 20 - 22 PotashCorp Wanuskewin Days Cultural Celebration and Powwow Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Sympathetic Magic Mendel Art Gallery

Western Canadian Arab Breeders Show Prairieland Ag Centre

JUNE 28 WaterFront Craft Art Market Kiwanis Park (north side of Delta Bessborough Hotel)

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JUNE 20 – 28 Jazz Festival Cruises with Maurice Drouin The Prairie Lily Shearwater River Cruises

JUNE 28 – 29 Rusty Wallace Race School Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Subaru Saskatoon Triathlon Series Meewasin Valley Trail and Pike Lake

JUNE 20 – 29 SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Various locations

JUNE 29 Lisa Marie Presley O’Brians Event Centre

JUNE 21 Points Race #4 SIR

JUNE 30 TO JULY 6 SIGA Dakota Dunes Open presented by Sasktel PGA Tour Canada

Cher: Dressed to Kill Tour with special guest Cyndi Lauper Credit Union Centre Mac’s Froster 50 (Legends) Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

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JUNE 28-29 SUBARU SASKATOON TRIATHLON

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The Subaru Western Triathlon Series debuted the Subaru Saskatoon Triathlon in 2013, and what an outstanding year it was for an inaugural race! Athletes were treated to an incredible point-to-point course that featured a swim in Pike Lake Provincial Park, a ride into Saskatoon on charming country roads, a beautiful run in the River Valley and an exciting downtown ďŹ nish. With the primary race and expo site at River Landing, it was a picturesque and energetic place from which Saskatoon was appreciated.

This year the race will include Olympic distance Provincial Championships and qualifying spots in the same distance for the 2015 World Championships in Chicago.

The event will also include a Kids of Steel race, an expo, and a Kids Fun Run on Saturday. Running in tandem with the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, it is going to be another exciting weekend!

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JUNE 30-JULY 6 PGA TOUR CANADA PLAYS HERE The Dakota Dunes Golf Links, just south of Saskatoon, is once again home to a prestigious PGA Tour Canada tournament, June 30 to July 6. The SIGA Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel features 156 top young players from 14 countries, vying for an opportunity to move up to the Web.com Tour and ultimately to the PGA TOUR. Saskatchewan golf fans will be treated to some of the best golf ever played in our province, by rising stars in the world of golf. Current PGA Tour players including Saskatchewan’s own Graham DeLaet and 2003 Masters Champion Mike Weir have come up through the Canadian Tour.You never know who could be next but they may be playing here. The actual tournament takes place July 3 to 6 although the new Golfest Saskatchewan takes place the entire week. Many exciting events surround the tournament including the popular Drive the River Challenge with NHL stars taking on PGA TOUR Canada players in a 300-yard closest

to the pin competition across the South Saskatchewan River at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 2 at River Landing. Saturday is Family Day, featuring fun things to see and do, including a Trick Shots demonstration at the driving range. If you are looking to experience a special kind of golf holiday, you can volunteer for the tournament or caddie for a Pro. Check the website for details.

A four-day Tournament Pass is only $25 and a single Day Pass is $10 at the gate, a great value for professional golf. Bring your lawn chairs and your umbrellas for shade or rain and enjoy an entire day at the Dunes. Adults will also receive a complimentary Play Coupon for the Dakota Dunes Casino. Experience the ultimate professional golf package right here in Saskatchewan. Plan your vacation around the SIGA Dakota Dunes Open, presented by SaskTel. Check it out at dakotadunesopen.com.

JULY 6 9TH ANNUAL PETS IN THE PARK Fun in the sun for you and your leashed* pet at Pets in The Park, Sunday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Have fun while you help raise funds for animals!

The Pets in the Park event was founded and is hosted by New Hope Dog Rescue, Saskatoon SPCA and SCAT Street Cat Rescue. The goal of this event is to raise funds to provide medical care for the sick, injured and orphaned homeless animals in the care of these three organizations.

Join us for a full day of live music, entertainment, barbecue and concession, bake sale, walkathon, animal demonstrations, silent auction and trade booths. Special activities and treats for pets include: sno-cones, wading pools, nail trims, microchips and pet portrait photos.You don’t want to miss it — and neither will your pet!

Enjoy a day in the park with your best friends — twolegged and four! For more information, visit petsinthepark.ca or check us out on Facebook and Twitter! * Retractable leashes are NOT permitted.

JULY 9 AUGUST 24 SHAKESPEARE ON THE SASKATCHEWAN FESTIVAL Stay in Saskatoon and experience Saskatchewan’s finest professional theatre performed live in a tent. Set along the beautiful banks of the South Saskatchewan River, this year’s 30th season of summer theatre fun features the classic romantic tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, and the hilarious ‘battle of the wits’ comedy, The Taming of the Shrew.

Also look forward to free events and activities on the Community Stage, special guest performances on the Festival MainStage, Medieval Feasts, Sir Toby’s Tavern and a beautiful riverfront deck for all to enjoy!

For tickets, call the box office at 306.652.9100 or Ticketmaster.

For more information, visit shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.com.

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JULY 12-13 PION-ERA 2014 Join the fun at Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum as we celebrate Saskatchewan’s history at PION-ERA 2014.

This annual event offers a variety of activities for young and old alike. We’re offering demonstrations, displays and more fun on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Harvest time comes alive during the Saskatchewan Story of Threshing. This demonstration is featured twice on Saturday and once on Sunday. See how harvest on the prairie progressed from human and horse power to gas and steam-powered machines. In the afternoon, the threshing show is followed by the Parade of Power in the Pioneer Circle.

Begin Saturday, July 12 with the Harvest Pancake Breakfast.

Sunday events include the Hymn Sing and Interdenominational Church Service on Boomtown Street. Enjoy a scrumptious Sunday Brunch with entertainment for all ages. Returning this year is the popular Children’s Tent with ongoing activities and entertainment on Saturday and Sunday.

Visitors can enjoy horse and wagon rides or send a

telegram in Boomtown. Be sure to visit the Boomtown Photo Studio for an old-time photo that you will treasure for years.

Chat with our Boomtown interpreters as they share their stories of long ago or pay a visit to our Blacksmith Shop to see iron forged into works of art.

For more information about PION-ERA 2014 and to purchase tickets to the Sunday Brunch, please call 306.931.1910. For more information, visit wdm.ca

JULY 15-16 VELOCITY PRAIRIE THUNDER 250 NASCAR EVENT Auto Clearing Motor Speedway is thrilled to announce the return of the NASCAR Series to Saskatchewan, hosting the Velocity Prairie Thunder 250 NASCAR event on Wednesday, July 16.

The Velocity Prairie Thunder 250, presented by Bayer CropScience, will feature top race car drivers and teams.

Your $45 ticket for 2014 will include a second night of racing on Tuesday, July 15, featuring great local racing, including the Street Stocks, the Super Late Models and the

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Pro Trucks. Returning in 2014 is the Family Pack ($99 for 2 Adults/2 Children). This is berm seating only. No reserved seats.

The 2013 event was a huge success, attracting a sold-out crowd! The 2014 competition is sure to ignite even more excitement, as Canada’s premier stock car racing series comes to Auto Clearing Motor Speedway.

For ticket information and more details, visit autoclearingmotorspeedway.ca.

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JULY 15-20 A TASTE OF SASKATCHEWAN Conexus Credit Union presents A Taste of Saskatchewan Saskatoon’s festival of fabulous food featuring 30 of Saskatoon’s finest restaurants serving their house favourite dishes in beautiful Kiwanis Park from July 15 to 20. The menu is once again outstanding, from succulent entrees to delicious desserts to specialty coffees. Enjoy old favourites or try something new!

A Taste of Saskatchewan Stage will also feature over 50 of Saskatchewan’s premiere bands and performers during the

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six days of the festival. Enjoy a Taste of Saskatchewan’s musical talents — including country, rock, Celtic, blues, reggae, salsa, jazz and pop! Credit Union Centre (CUC) will also be offering special prize packages during the festival to numerous CUC events.

Circle July 15 to 20 on your calendar and enjoy Saskatoon’s “Flavorite Event — A Taste of Saskatchewan — in Kiwanis Park.

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JULY 31-AUGUST 9 POTASHCORP FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL Discover independent theatre and celebrate 25 years of Fringe Theatre in Saskatoon, July 31 to August 9! The street festival begins at 6 p.m. on weekdays and 12 noon on weekends for The PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival, presented by Conexus. This community celebration features over 200 independent theatre shows alongside Saskatoon’s favourite summer street festival, featuring festival food, crafts, music and more! Fringe theatre tickets are $14 online or purchase with cash at the six venues, and all outdoor entertainment on the street is free! Special events include Preview Night on July 30 and Best of Fringe on Sunday, August 10 at the Refinery. Festival information is available at potashcorpfringe.org or by calling 306.664.2239.

AUGUST 1-4 SASKATOON RIBFEST Join us August 1 to 4 for fun and festivities at Saskatoon RibFest. Enjoy great BBQ ribs prepared by professional “Ribbers” from across Canada. The fourday family event will also offer great food, live music, kids’ fun area, craft vendors and a beer garden. Did we mention that admission, parking, children’s and music entertainment are FREE! Proceeds support local and International charities. Come on over to Diefenbaker Park on the August long weekend and enjoy Saskatoon RibFest.

RibFest hours are Friday, August 1 from 4 p.m. to dusk; Saturday, Sunday and Monday (August 2-4) from 11 a.m. to dusk. Saskatoon RibFest is organized by the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon and area. For more details, visit saskatoonribfest.com 20 Saskatoon Shines!

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AUGUST 5-10 THE SASKATOON EX The Saskatoon EX is Saskatchewan’s largest summer festival with six days of non-stop entertainment! Now in its 128th year, this annual event excites people of all ages, featuring a variety of performers from large grandstand entertainment to hypnotists, animal acts, pony chuckwagon and chariot racing, Cirque acrobats and featured children’s entertainment!

Get into the EX spirit by attending the annual parade, winding its way through downtown Saskatoon on Tuesday, August 5!

The SaskTel Grandstand Stage is always a popular destination, hosting performers from every genre of the music industry. For ride enthusiasts, there are two midways, Kidsville (expanded in 2014) for the thrills and chills of the little ones and the main midway for those who want to experience the unforgettable big thrills. A visit to the EX is not complete without taste-testing the many one-of-a-kind food items at the indoor food fair or along Concession Row featuring our famous Spudnuts.

Join in the fun as a daily Mardi Gras parade winds its way through the midway and end your day with a spectacular fireworks presentation.

The Saskatoon EX has a longstanding tradition of involving the community through a variety of competitions including the Rise to Fame Talent Search and the Showcase of Arts.

The EX is the opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime!

For more information call Prairieland Park at 306.931.7149 or 1.888.931.9333 or go to saskatoonexhibition.ca

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AUGUST 7-10 JOHN ARCAND FIDDLE FEST The 17th annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest is four days of affordable family fun that runs from August 7 to 10.

This year’s Fest will have twice as many guitar workshops; beginner, intermediate and advanced guitar will now be offered both Thursday and Friday. There is still a total of 54 fiddle workshops for every layer of player, as well as jigging and square dance workshops. The cultural camp will be bigger and better, featuring more traditional Métis dance workshops, beading, finger weaving and two new

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features: story-telling and Kids Can Bead classes. There is no pre-registration or cost to participate in the cultural camp or the workshops. Don’t forget the nightly concerts, old-time dances, children’s activity area, on-site concession and free un-serviced camping. It’s fun for the whole family! Take advantage of the free shuttle service, running to and from Saskatoon all four days. Get more details at johnarcandfiddlefest.com or call the festival office at 306.382.0111.

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FAMILY DAY OUT: CITY AND COUNTRY • MEEWASIN GUIDED CANOE TRIP FOR 4

Canoe trip from Beaver Creek Conservation Area to the Berry Barn and return – approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours

• $60 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR THE BERRY BARN RESTAURANT • EVENING HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDE FOR 4 – half hour duration • $40 GIFT CERTIFICATE AT BUS STOP REFRESHMENTS • ONE NIGHT STAY AT THE SHERATON CAVALIER

COUPLES DAY OUT • GOLFING AT THE LEGENDS (4) 18 hole rounds

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JULY JULYEVENTS ON NOW TO JULY 6 HMS Pinafore Saskatoon Summer Players at the Remai Arts Centre ON NOW TO SEPTEMBER 14 AT THE MENDEL ART GALLERY A Vital Force: The Canadian Group of Painters Mendel Art Gallery Convoluted Beauty In the Company of Emily Carr Mendel Art Gallery Sympathetic Magic Mendel Art Gallery

JUNE 30 TO JULY 6 SIGA Dakota Dunes Open presented by SaskTel PGA Tour Canada

JULY 8 Nazareth O’Brians Event Centre JULY 9 Scott Weiland O’Brians Event Centre JULY 9 - AUGUST 24 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Big white tents next to the Mendel Art Gallery JULY 10 – 12 Experience Downtown Sidewalk Sale 2nd Avenue from 20th to 23rd Streets, and 21st Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues JULY 11 Street Legal Racing SIR

JULY 16 – 19 Canadian Summer National Swimming Championship Shaw Centre JULY 17 – 20 Back to Batoche Days Batoche National Historic Site JULY 17 – 20 Ness Creek Music Festival 20km north east of Big River, SK JULY 18 – 20 River Lights Festival and Watercross Nationals River Landing Saskatchewan Team Penning Finals Prairieland Ag Centre JULY 18 – SEPT 1 A Show About Nothing SK Craft Council, Affinity Gallery JULY 18 Bryan Adams Live Prairieland Park (Grandstand) JULY 19 Super Trucks Racing Series Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

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JULY 1 Optimist Canada Day Celebrations Diefenbaker Park

JULY 12 Points Race #6 SIR

Canada Day at Batoche National Historic Site

Live@Lunch Little Stone Stage, Broadway Avenue

JULY 3 – 7 Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase Prairieland Ag Centre JULY 4 – 5 Tractor Pulls SIR JULY 4 – 27 Hilda’s Yard Station Arts Centre, Rosthern JULY 5 Dakota Dunes Series Auto Clearing Motor Speedway KidFest Batoche National Historic Site Live@Lunch Little Stone Stage, Broadway Avenue JULY 6 Pets in the Park Kiwanis Memorial Park JULY 7 Future – with Rico Love & Cue O’Brians Event Centre

JULY 20 Brits by the Bus Show and Shine at 21st Street and Spadina Crescent

JULY 21 – 25 Living History Young Pioneer Camp Western Development Museum JULY 22 Blake Shelton Credit Union Centre JULY 25 Street Legal Racing SIR JULY 25 – 26 FMG Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival Rotary Park JULY 26 Local Points Meet Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Live@Lunch Little Stone Stage, Broadway Avenue JULY 26 – 27 Saskatoon Blitz Prairieland Park (Halls A and C) JULY 28 – 30 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Finals Prairieland Ag Centre JULY 28 - AUGUST 1 Living History Young Pioneer Camp Western Development Museum JULY 31 - AUGUST 9 PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival Broadway district

Family Day at the Zoo Fundraiser Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo

Saskatoon Reggae and World Music Festival Friendship Park JULY 12 – 13 Pion-Era Western Development Museum JULY 13 Points Race #7 SIR JULY 15 Memorial Night Auto Clearing Motor Speedway JULY 15 – 20 A Taste of Saskatchewan presented

by Conexus Credit Union Kiwanis Memorial Park JULY 16 Velocity Prairie Thunder 250 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Race Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

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AUGUST 14-16 FOLKFEST “Celebrating 35 Years of Culture!” Folkfest is celebrating 35 years of cultural brilliance this year. Expand your world in a single weekend by joining us. This vibrant cultural celebration will create memories in your mind and your heart that could last a lifetime. Experience and enjoy ethnic foods, and marvel at the high calibre cultural entertainment and displays.

Your Folkfest passport gives you unlimited access to all 20 pavilions, free transportation on Folkfest shuttles which provide 15-minute service to all pavilions, major hotels and the many park and ride locations.

Passports are $15.00; children 12 years and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Experience Saskatoon’s pride in cultural diversity!

Visit saskatoonfolkfest.ca for all the details! For more information, call the Folkfest office at 306.931.0100.

AUGUST 23 UKRAINIAN DAY IN THE PARK Bring your lawn chair and come enjoy the Ukrainian spirit at Saskatoon’s Outdoor Ukrainian Festival on Saturday, August 23, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Victoria Park (west of the Farmers’ Market).

Hosted by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Saskatoon Branch, Ukrainian Day in the Park is celebrating its 12th year of stage performances, cultural displays, children’s activities and souvenir vendors. Stay cool by enjoying a refreshing Ukrainian import beer in the beer gardens and enjoy all of the Ukrainian favorite foods, locally prepared and presented by our vendors. Ukrainian Day in the Park is a free event for all ages so don’t miss out on Saskatchewan’s largest outdoor Ukrainian festival right here in Saskatoon! Like Ukrainian Day in the Park on Facebook or follow the festival on Twitter @ DayInPark.

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AUGUST 29-30 POTASHCORP FIREWORKS FESTIVAL An explosive Labour Day Weekend awaits you at PotashCorp Fireworks Festival in Saskatoon August 29 and 30. Set along the picturesque South Saskatchewan River with downtown Saskatoon and the Meewasin River Valley as its backdrop, the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival features extraordinary cultural shows, live bands, family games and activities, beer gardens and of course, fireworks choreographed to music. The hub of activity for the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival is Saskatoon’s spectacular

River Landing, in the heart of Saskatoon.

Unique fireworks shows, designed by internationally renowned pyrotechnic experts, cap off Friday and Saturday, and there’s plenty to enjoy. Take part in the fabulous Trail Run, the renowned Fireworks Art Show and vote for your favorite firework night. To win prizes and for more information visit potashcorpfireworksfestival.ca. Visit bestsaskatoonhotels.com for the best places to stay. All this and more… don’t miss out!

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AUGUST AUGUSTEVENTS ON NOW TO SEPTEMBER 14 AT THE MENDEL ART GALLERY A Vital Force: The Canadian Group of Painters Mendel Art Gallery Convoluted Beauty In the Company of Emily Carr Mendel Art Gallery Sympathetic Magic Mendel Art Gallery

AUGUST 3 Bruno Mars Credit Union Centre AUGUST 5 – 10 Saskatoon Exhibition Prairieland Fair Grounds AUGUST 6 – 11 Baseball Canada Cup Cairns Field and Leakos Field AUGUST 7 – 10 17th Annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest Windy Acres (7km south west of Saskatoon, off Highway 60) AUGUST 8 Street Legal Racing SIR AUGUST 8 – 24 Mesa Station Arts Centre, Rosthern AUGUST 9 Dakota Dunes Series Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

AUGUST 22 Street Legal Racing SIR ROCK 102FM Show & Shine Kickoff Auto Clearing Motor Speedway AUGUST 23 Ukrainian Day in the Park Victoria Park

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Live@Lunch Little Stone Stage Broadway Avenue Alcohol Feature #10 SIR AUGUST 24 Rock 102 Cruise Weekend Downtown Saskatoon AUGUST 27 – 31 The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society’s First Attempt at Murder The Barn Playhouse

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AUGUST 28 Katy Perry – The Prismatic World Tour Credit Union Centre AUGUST 29 – 30 PotashCorp Fireworks Festival River Landing, Rotary Park, and Remai Arts Centre AUGUST 30 Dakota Dunes Series Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

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AUGUST 12 – 24 A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline Persephone Theatre AUGUST 13 Evening Under The Stars (Ultimate Symphonic Rock Show) Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Whitecap Sports Centre

ON NOW TO AUGUST 9 PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival Broadway district

AUGUST 14 – 16 Folkfest various venues in Saskatoon

ON NOW TO AUGUST 24 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Big white tents next to the Mendel Art Gallery

AUGUST 16 Super Trucks Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

AUGUST 1 Local Points Meet Auto Clearing Motor Speedway AUGUST 1 – 4 Saskatoon RibFest Diefenbaker Park

Live@Lunch Little Stone Stage Broadway Avenue AUGUST 20 – 24 The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society’s First Attempt at Murder The Barn Playhouse

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SUMMERTIME FUN!

Cruising down the South Saskatchewan THE PRAIRIE LILY The South Saskatchewan River flows through the heart of downtown Saskatoon and the best way to appreciate its sheer beauty is from the water. Cruising on the Prairie Lily, you see the natural beauty of the Meewasin Valley, majesty of the Bessborough hotel, friendliness of River Landing and the personality of our living river. We travel from our dock by the Mendel Art Gallery, under four of Saskatoon’s eight bridges for a minimum one hour journey. The Prairie Lily offers Friday

and Saturday dinner cruises, Sunday brunch and is available for corporate and special event charters, in addition to our daily sailing schedule. Registered for up to 120 passengers, the Lily has climate controlled cabins, is restroom equipped, fully licensed, and sails rain or shine. At 107 tons and designed as a riverboat, the cruises are smooth, relaxing and a must-do activity in Saskatoon.

For more information about cruising on the Prairie Lily call 306.955.LILY or visit theprairielily.com

A Natural Place To Be SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO Have you ever met a Royal Python? How about a Schneider’s skink? Find yourself eye-to-eye with native prairie animals and exotic reptiles, birds of prey, monkeys and others at Saskatchewan’s only CAZA accredited zoo.

Watch for new animals arriving this year at the zoo, including a special feature animal in the PotashCorp Ark exhibit: a red panda. Phoenix, as he likes to be called, will share the spotlight with Malcolm and Jethro, two cougar siblings, throughout the 2014 summer. Before you leave, check out the stuffed red pandas at the Paws Inn Gift Shop & Concession.

The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is open daily. Park hours are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Zoo hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., May 1 through September 1. For more information, call 306.975.3382 or visit saskatoon.ca/go/zoo.

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Golf under the dome!

THE RAMADA HOTEL

Enjoy the challenge of perfecting your golf swing year round! The Golf Dome at the Ramada Hotel is Saskatchewan’s only indoor full flight driving range. The 35,000 square foot multi-use Golf Dome offers 37 tee boxes, indoor mini golf, a licensed lounge and food service. We also offer our very popular winter slow pitch leagues. Register early… the league fills quickly!!

Make your room reservations at the Ramada and check out our inviting guest rooms featuring a fridge and microwave, upgraded amenities, free high-speed internet and more. Come experience a new level of comfort at the Ramanda Hotel in Saskatoon.

For more information, visit saskramada.com or call the Saskatoon Ramada at 1.800.667.6500.

Walk, Run or Roll!

MEEWASIN VALLEY TRAIL Any time is a great time to head out to the Meewasin Trail to take in nature, culture and history. The Meewasin Trail, comprised of more than 60 km of riverbank trails, is an uplifting place to visit.

Walk, jog, roll, and enjoy the many landscaped parks and natural areas Saskatoon has to offer.

Stroll the Meewasin Trail to explore many of the city’s best known attractions, including the Mendel Art Gallery, Meewasin Valley Centre, Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Rotary International Peace Plaza and River Landing.

The Saskatoon Natural Grasslands also beckons with guided and self-guided nature trails of Saskatoon’s urban prairie.

For more information, call Meewasin at 1.306.665.6888 or visit meewasin.com. The Meewasin Valley Centre and Gift Shop are located at 402 Third Avenue South.

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Explore river trails of 1885 by canoe CANOESKI DISCOVERY COMPANY Take a canoeing adventure on the South Saskatchewan River back to the turbulent 1885 era of Canadian history.Visit the national historic sites of the Northwest Resistance where battles raged between Louis Riel’s followers and the Canadian militia. Hike one of the Trails of 1885 from the river to General Middleton’s battle camp at Fish Creek/Tourond’s Coulee. Enjoy the wildlife and valley scenery en route. At trip’s end, follow the scenic Carlton Trail to the Parks Canada National Historic Site

and learn about the final Battle of Batoche.

These fully outfitted and guided day trips and overnight canoe camping trips take place on the river, about 60 km north of Saskatoon. This is your invitation to explore intriguing places and events from a momentous time in Canadian history.

For more info contact CanoeSki at 306-653-5693.

Email: cliff@canoeski.com or visit the website: canoeski.com/river-trails-of-1885

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Summer in Saskatoon

CITY OF SASKATOON RECREATION & SPORT Enjoy sizzling summer fun at City of Saskatoon leisure sites!

There are so many activities to choose from, you will never run out of fun things to do.

Take a dip in one of four outdoor pools, meet a new furry friend at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, splash around at a spray park, participate in a playground program, show off your skills at a skateboard site, or practise your swing at one of the City’s three municipal golf courses! There are also six Leisure Centres open year-round; many with pools, waterslides, hot tubs, fitness rooms, walking tracks and more!

Travelling to Saskatoon? Enjoy camping in the heart of the city at the beautifully landscaped Gordon Howe Campground. It’s only minutes from shopping, museums, restaurants, sports, river cruises, bicycle trails and more!

For more information, visit saskatoon.ca/go/leisure.

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Explore our river valley

MEEWASIN INTERPRETIVE CANOE TOURS Enjoy the beauty of the South Saskatchewan River Valley from the river with an interpretive canoe tour in Meewasin’s eight-passenger voyageur canoe.

Paddle with a qualified canoe guide and experience the natural and cultural heritage of the South Saskatchewan River.

Canoe tours leave from Beaver Creek Conservation Area out onto the South Saskatchewan River, returning two to three hours later to the Beaver Creek launch site.

Charters for eight (one canoe), or 16 (two canoes) are available for special events, birthday parties, reunions and conventions.

Contact Meewasin Interpretive Canoe Tours in June, July and August by phone at 306.374.2474 (Beaver Creek Conservation Area) or by email: meewasin@meewasin. com. The Beaver Creek Conservation Area is located 13 kms south of Saskatoon, following Lorne Avenue South to Highway 219.

Go for the shopping, stay for the fun!

THE CENTRE Go for the shopping! The Centre offers over 100 stores and services including Saskatoon’s only Best Buy, Indigo Books, Bath and Body Works, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, The Rider Store and Goodlife Fitness plus well known stores such as Sportchek, Petcetera, Shoppers Drug Mart, Safeway and Target.

Stay for the fun! The Centre features Cineplex and Rainbow Cinemas with a combined total of fifteen movie screens. Also discover The Centre East Galleries consisting of seven fine art galleries showcasing Saskatchewan talent.

Go for the shopping, stay for the fun! Visit The Centre at the corner of Circle Drive and Eighth Street East with two levels of free climate-controlled and above-ground parking.

Go browse thecentremall.com, facebook.com/TheCentreSaskatoon or on Twitter (twitter.com/thecentresk)

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Walk on the wild side

BEAVER CREEK CONSERVATION AREA INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Beaver Creek Conservation Area Interpretive Centre invites you to explore nature trails winding through prairie, forest, creek and river valley habitats. Experience interactive displays in the interpretive centre or enhance your visit by booking an interpreter to guide you through natural discoveries.

Beaver Creek is located 13 km south of the city; follow Lorne Avenue South to Highway 219. During the summer months, Beaver Creek Conservation Area is open daily. For program information, and hours of operation, call 306.374.2474 or visit meewasin.com.

Labour Day Weekend!

August 29th & 30th Distilling in the City...

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Saskatoon’s Family Entertainment Centre

THE FUN FACTORY

Come and play with us! The Fun Factory has been delivering smiles since 2003! Our facility, located at 1633C Quebec Avenue in Saskatoon, offers a two-storey 1,600 square foot play unit, complete with tunnels, ball pits, slides and much more! A separate toddler play area, designed for one to three year-olds, features its own ball pit, slides and other fun activities. When it’s time to take a break from active play, the kids can purchase some tokens to play arcade games and later redeem their tickets for prizes. Suit up and play a round of lazer tag in our upstairs arena, complete with music and glow-in-the-dark graphics. At the Snack Factory, everyone can enjoy a wide range of menu items.

Stop on by or book your child’s next birthday party with us today — but don’t forget your socks!

For more details, call 306.955.3778 or visit thefunfactory.ca.

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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBEREVENTS SEPTEMBER 25 – 27 Premier – Saskatchewan’s Fine Wines, Spirits and Specialty Foods Festival TCU Place SEPTEMBER 26 Barn Dance German Cultural Centre

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SEPTEMBER 27 Saskatchewan Windchill 100 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

ON NOW TO SEPTEMBER 14 AT THE MENDEL ART GALLERY A Vital Force: The Canadian Group of Painters Mendel Art Gallery

SEPTEMBER 13 - 14 Saskatoon’s 50Plus Living Show Prairieland Park

The Fifth, with guest artist Angela Cheng Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra TCU Place

Convoluted Beauty: In the Company of Emily Carr Mendel Art Gallery

SEPTEMBER 17 – OCTOBER 5 Hedda Gabler Persephone Theatre

Sympathetic Magic Mendel Art Gallery SEPTEMBER 5 – 6 Taste of Métis Culture Batoche National Historic Site SEPTEMBER 5 – 7 Saskatchewan Reined Cowhorse Association Futurity Prairieland Ag Centre SEPTEMBER 6 Broadway Street Fair Broadway district Martensville A&W Street Stock 100 Auto Clearing Motor Speedway SEPTEMBER 7 Keeping up with the Keepers Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo SEPTEMBER 8 OCTOBER 18 Mix Affinity Gallery, SK Craft Council

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SEPTEMBER 28 Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks Credit Union Centre

Ellenn Plastics Annual Enduro Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Street Legal Racing SIR Culture Day Western Development Museum

SEPTEMBER 19 Saskatoon Soaps Broadway Theatre SEPTEMBER 19 – 20 Taste of Métis Culture Batoche National Historic Site SEPTEMBER 20 Dakota Dunes Series Auto Clearing Motor Speedway SEPTEMBER 21 Street Legal Racing SIR Word on the Street Saskatoon Civic Square and surrounding City Hall

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Quartet (Players Choice Series) Delta Bessborough SEPT 22 – 27 Dark Bridges Film Festival Broadway Theatre

SEPTEMBER 10 Fall Supper German Cultural Centre SEPTEMBER 12 – 13 Taste of Métis Culture Batoche National Historic Site SEPTEMBER 13 Points Race #11 SIR Legends Mac’s Series Auto Clearing Motor Speedway

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We are proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited about our future! We invite you to visit the Western Development Museum in 2014 – explore and be inspired.

Saskatoon’s Western Development Museum is located at 2610 Lorne Avenue and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For admission and photo studio rates, call 306.931.1910 or visit wdm.ca.

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The Western Development Museum is celebrating 65 years in 2014! We invite you to get a glimpse into the past with a visit to the Western Development Museum’s 1910 Boomtown, home of North America’s longest indoor street!

As you stroll through the buildings, imagine life during those times – the echo of the blacksmith’s hammer striking the anvil, the clip-clop of horses on the street, the rumble of the steam locomotive pulling into the station.

In the Transportation Gallery, you will discover vintage wagons, buggies and automobiles that will take you back in time. The newest permanent exhibit, Fuelled by Innovation, explores the world of alternate fuel vehicles, some of which are homegrown in Saskatchewan.

The WDM’s Seasonal Display Area features agricultural equipment with an impressive line-up of steam traction engines, gasoline tractors and threshing equipment.

Step inside a real sod-house, laugh at the sights and sounds of a 1920s Funhouse, take a ride in a Bennett Buggy, admire the workmanship of an Eaton’s catalogue house and peruse the Popular Culture Wall in the Winning The Prairie Gamble: Farm Life in Saskatchewan exhibit.

Your adventure at the Museum is not complete without visiting the gift shop, chock full of Saskatchewan-made products and treasures of our times. Dress in period costume and take home a souvenir of your visit with a stop in the Boomtown Photo Studio. Then step into the Boomtown Café, period 1910, and enjoy old-fashioned hospitality and tasty treats.

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SASKATCHEWAN CRAFT COUNCIL Excellence in Craft!

Saskatchewan Craft Council presents three ways to discover handmade works by local artisans!

Affinity Gallery: 813 Broadway Ave. (main floor SCC building), free admission; Saskatchewan’s only public exhibition gallery dedicated to the celebration of Fine Craft.

Featuring: Where River Meets Sky, until May 31; Art of the Book, June 6 to July 12; A Show About Nothing, July 18 to Sept. 1; and Mix, Sept. 8 to Oct. 18.

While in the Gallery, browse the SCC Fine Craft Boutique for beautiful gifts by 70 SCC Juried Artists. The Boutique is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On Saturday, June 28, enjoy WaterFront Fine Craft Market in Kiwanis Park North (Spadina

Cres. E. & 22nd St.) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WaterFront features over 50 craft and art booths

by SCC Juried Artists, plus live demos, children’s activities and more! Note the NEW date and location! Visit saskcraftcouncil.org for details.

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THE MARR RESIDENCE More than 100 years ago, during May, June and the early part of July 1885, this simple, two-storey frame house earned a special place in the history of Saskatoon and the history of Canada’s great Northwest. It was here at the Marr Residence that many wounded soldiers of the Northwest Resistance were treated.

The Marr Residence is the oldest house in Saskatoon still on its original site. Beginning on July 1, this historic home will be

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open for tours and programs every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday and Monday of each long weekend from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.This is your chance to explore a part of Saskatoon’s fascinating history.

The Marr Residence is located at 326 - 11th Street East. For additional programs throughout July and August, call the Marr Residence at 306.652.1201 or visit themarr.ca.

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DIEFENBAKER CANADA CENTRE In summer 2014, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre will feature two travelling exhibits from the Canadian Museum of History alongside the unique replica rooms and permanent exhibit highlighting the Rt. Hon. John G. Diefenbaker’s legacy.

“A Queen and Her Country” will be on display until June 8, 2014. This exhibit commemorates the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from a uniquely Canadian perspective.

“Expedition: Arctic” opening June 21, 2014; this exhibit explores the Canadian Arctic Expedition of 1913-1918 and the immense lasting contribution it has made to our understanding of the Arctic.

The gallery is open Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weekends and holidays from noon to 4:30 p.m.

The Community Campus Tour program offers the public an opportunity to explore the University of Saskatchewan campus. Free, guided walking tours depart at 1 p.m. every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon in June, July and August.

For further information, visit usask.ca/diefenbaker, call 306.966.8384 or email: dief.centre@usask.ca

WANUSKEWIN HERITAGE PARK The Nature of This Place What is Wanuskewin?

Wanuskewin is a celebration of Culture! Wanuskewin is a connection to the spirit of land and nature.

Wanuskewin is a gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds to share knowledge.

Inside our Interpretive Center, we feature an awardwinning restaurant, as well as a gift shop that offers hundreds of hand-made items indigenous to the Northern Plains. Our knowledgeable Interpretive Guides offer programs, crafts and guided walks, sharing the history, techniques, and technology of First Nations people living on the prairies for over 6000 years. www.wanuskewin.com

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WANUSKEWIN SUMMER Archaeological Dig – Throughout June 2014 (Canada’s longest running archeological dig) – Open to the Public Powwow 2014 – June 20, 21, & 22 Kids Day Camps – Ages 7 to 10 – Week-long camps available throughout July & August Hiking (Over 6km of beautiful hiking trail to explore) Daily Programming Daily Dance Performance www.facebook.com/wanuskewin tourismsaskatoon.com

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MEEWASIN VALLEY INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

TRAILS OF 1885 The Northwest Resistance took place on the prairies and parkland of western Canada in the spring of 1885. Its story is told in chapters everywhere from Winnipeg in Manitoba to Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta.

Much of this real life drama played out right here in Saskatchewan, where Métis and First Nations each have their own stories of confrontations and battles with government forces as well as the subsequent fallout and its impact on Canadian history.

These stories are told at locations ranging from major interpretive centres to remote meadows and hillsides where solitary historic markers recount an almost mystical past. Find out more about the sites which tell and preserve these stories by visiting: trailsof1885.com. Order your free copy of the Trails of 1885 Travel Guide by calling toll free 1.866.467.2057.

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The Meewasin Valley Interpretive Centre, located along the scenic South Saskatchewan River, at Spadina and Third Avenue South, is an excellent starting point for your exploration of Saskatoon.

The Centre focuses on human settlement in Saskatoon and the natural history of the South Saskatchewan River Valley.

The Centre offers visitors interactive exhibits, self-guided tours and information about sites throughout the city. It features tours for groups on the Meewasin Trail, children’s programs throughout the summer and Sunday programs with a heritage focus.

The Centre’s hour of operations are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays, from May to August.

From September to April, weekend hours are from noon to 5 p.m.

The Meewasin Valley Centre and Gift Shop are located at 402 Third Avenue South. For more information, call the Meewasin Valley Centre at 306.665.6888 or visit meewasin.com.

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LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!

THE BARN PLAYHOUSE “The Cemetery Club” “The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society’s First Attempt at Murder” For the first show of its summer season, The Barn Playhouse presents a comedy with a lot of heart: “The Cemetery Club” from June 18 to 22 and June 25 to 29.

If you liked the Golden Girls, you’ll love Ida, Lucille and Doris! The laughter never stops as these friends find themselves in one hilarious situation after another. These three widows meet once a month for tea before visiting their husbands’ graves.

But their fun-loving camaraderie gets turned upside down when widower Sam enters the scene! This wonderful comedy is filled with a lot of heart and laughter!

The Barn Playhouse’s second summer show is a zany, fastpaced comedy. “The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society’s First Attempt at Murder” runs August 20 to 24 and August 27 to 31. This hilarious comedy is a classic example of a good idea gone wrong! The Ladies of the Marquis Crossing Arts Society are writing their own play — after all, how hard could it be?

Determined to fill their script with crowd-pleasing twists and turns, they end up writing a murder/mystery/musical/dinner theatre using a cast of over 100. In the midst of this hilarious writing session, two escaped convicts show up, followed by a bumbling police officer. Of course, the ladies “drag” all three into the show!

The Barn Playhouse opens Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. with food booths, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides and the Craft Barn. Show time is 7:30 p.m. On Sundays, the yard opens at 12 noon with the food booths and other activities; show time is 2 p.m.

The Barn Playhouse is located 25 km north of Saskatoon on Highway 12. For more information, visit barnplayhouse.com and follow us on Facebook. For tickets call 306.239.4600.

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SASKATOON SUMMER PLAYERS “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Saskatoon Summer Players is proud to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this summer! Embark on a musical adventure with Joseph and enjoy some of the most catchy songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. With a cast of over 60 and a live orchestra performing country-western, calypso, bubble-gum pop, and rock ‘n’ roll, your whole family will find this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless!

Directed by Dennis Beerling and produced

by Kelly Brophy, this Saskatoon Summer Players production will run from June 28 to July 7 at Saskatoon’s Remai Arts Centre. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with select matinees available on weekends. Tickets available through the Persephone Theatre Box Office at 306.384.7727.

Find ticket, production and volunteer information at saskatoonsummerplayers.ca. Follow SSP on Facebook and Twitter to receive behind-the-stage exclusives!

SASKATOON SUMMER PLAYERS “HMS Pinafore” or “Alas,Who Loved a Sailor” The Saskatoon Summer Players will celebrate 50 years of musical theatre with the staging of “HMS Pinafore,” June 27 to July 6. Directed by Meghan McDonald and Bobby Williston, with musical director Michael Harris and produced by Peter England, it promises to be a wonderful family presentation and a perfect way to begin the long summer holiday season!

A classic operetta with comedic interludes and a timeless setting, “HMS Pinafore” takes place aboard the British ship HMS Pinafore during the reign of Queen Victoria in England. Imbued with mirth and silliness, the opera’s humour focuses on love between members of different social classes and lampoons the British class system in general. Pinafore also pokes good-natured fun at patriotism, party politics, the Royal Navy, and the rise of unqualified people to positions of authority. Has life really changed so much?

Modern adaptions of this timeless classic abound and the Saskatoon Summer Players have their own “personal” rendition ready to serve up to Saskatoon audiences. Under the skillful pen of local playwright Ian Nelson, few of our more illustrious national figures, current political situations or local customs go unscathed. Indeed, it will be an unrivaled commentary on social conventions as they exist in Canada.

Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., with select matinees available on weekends.Tickets available through the Persephone Theatre Box Office at 306.384.7727.

Find ticket, production and volunteer information at saskatoonsummerplayers.ca. Follow SSP on Facebook and Twitter to receive behind-the-stage exclusives!

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Accepting Sponsorships, Donors, Trade Booth and Volunteer Applications! www.petsinthepark.ca

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STATION ARTS CENTRE “Hilda’s Yard” “Mesa” The award-winning Station Arts Centre is a renovated CN Station in Rosthern that has been converted into an art gallery, performing arts theatre, tea room, and meeting/seminar space. The Station Arts Centre presents an annual summer theatre production to sold-out audiences and will provide you with a unique cultural experience, a peek in to the past, and good food!

“Hilda’s Yard” (July 4-27) by Norm Foster, directed by Stephen Heatley, takes a humorous peek over the fence at the Fluck family on one extraordinary day.

“Mesa” (Aug. 8-24) is by Doug Curtis and directed by Andy Curtis.

Join two relatives on a warm, wonderful journey of self-discovery as they embark on a road trip to Mesa, Arizona.

Show times are Tuesday to Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees on Wednesdays and Sundays. Pre-show dinners are available by reservation only.

For more information and reservations call 306.232.5332 or visit our website at stationarts.com. The Station Arts Centre is located beside the tracks on Railway Avenue as you enter Rosthern from Highway 11.

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OCTOBEREVENTS

ON NOW TO OCTOBER 5 Hedda Gabler Persephone Theatre OCTOBER 1 – 5 Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience Credit Union Centre OCTOBER 3 – 5 Woman’s World Prairieland Park OCTOBER 4 Arrogant Worms Broadway Theatre OCTOBER 8 Radical Reels film event Broadway Theatre

OCTOBER 15 – 19 Fall Concert Barn Playhouse OCTOBER 17 – 18 Christmas Craft Fair Western Development Museum OCTOBER 18 Oktoberfest German Cultural Centre Oktoberfest (POPS Concert) Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra TCU Place

OCTOBER 22 – NOVEMBER 9 The Highest Step In The World Persephone Theatre OCTOBER 24 Saskatoon Soaps Broadway Theatre OCTOBER 24 – 26 Fall Home Show Prairieland Park OCTOBER 24 – 26 Reflections of Nature 2014 Prairieland Park (Wheatland Building)

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OCTOBER 25 Pioneer Threshermen’s Flea Market Western Development Museum Phantom of the Opera (Silence is Golden Series) Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Roxy Theatre OCTOBER 30 Boo Town Western Development Museum OCTOBER 31 Rocky Horror Picture Show Broadway Theatre

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