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Most people answer this question with an experience or a person. My favorite memory of Christmas was tobogganing with all my cousins at my grandma’s farm. Not many people answer this question with the time that they received a certain gift. Now, what does that tell us? It’s not the gifts that really matter, it’s the love and experience. Just this lesson alone has taught me to scale down the gifts and to focus on giving your love and time.”

— Shelley Stahl Heuchert “The children are taught to be thankful for what they have, and are encouraged to donate clothes and toys that they no longer use to kids that don’t have anything.” — Carla Contreras “I will admit, I spoil my little five-year-old a bit... this is the period in his life when Christmas is the most magical! I love that he ‘believes’ in Santa!

We have so much fun with that! However, this is also a great age and opportunity to teach your kids about helping out less fortunate families.

The generosity and compassion of kids always surprises me. Ask your child to donate something off their Christmas list to a child who doesn’t have many toys... I bet you they will!” — Lisa D. “If our kids start to not act happy or interested when they receive something, we just stop giving them things. This is when we do more home made crafts and games to pass the time. You can never spoil your kids by loving them too much.”

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My youngest always tells me this is the best part about Christmas!” — Treena W. “Simple. Say ‘NO’ and stick to it. Love and attention were always shared freely, but when it came to having the best games and toys around, we refused to keep up with the Joneses.” — Judy S. “Honestly I do think that we spoil our children a little too much. My kids have too many toys and we take them to a lot of places. We try to balance this out with ensuring they help with chores around the house and that they do their school work, however I still think they are spoiled much more then we were because that is the world we now live in.” — Nikki Melnyk

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By Andrew Matte When Regina’s Dan Reynish describes his favourite place, he spends no time describing the colour of the walls or placement of furniture. Instead, he boasts about his job and the people he works with as host of CBC Radio’s Saskatchewan Weekend. Even though this radio studio in the CBC Regina building isn’t much more than a desk surrounded by a bunch of technical equipment, it’s his favourite place because, as he describes, “it’s where the magic happens,” every Saturday and Sunday morning.

Q: What’s your favourite thing about this studio?

A: The fact that it’s soundproof and that I can yell in here and nobody can hear me is tremendous.

Q: What’s unique about the studio?

A: There is absolutely nothing about this room that makes it seem that it has a personality. There’s nothing about it that would be a reason why anyone would like it, other than the fact that I have it a little cooler that some people like — comedy comes from the cold.

That’s why so many Canadians are great writers and actors.

Q: How can an ordinary place be your favourite?

A: This studio is my favourite place because of (how) I am afforded the opportunity to do what I do, which is communicate with people, tell their stories and share them with people across the province.

Q: Where do you keep your personal stuff ?

A: My desk has all the personality.

Q: This doesn’t look like the studio from the old sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati.

A: We still have a turntable in here and we still have a CD player. But everything now comes from the computers.

Q: Do you like that you work in the digital world instead of using tape to prepare your material and records to play music?

A: The digital archiving stuff makes it easier, but I love physically having my hands on things … I could give you a thousand “I remember when I first started in this business”

There isn’t anything especially unique about the studio where Dan Reynish hosts his weekly show on CBC Radio, but his love for the job makes this soundproof room full of knobs and switches his favourite place in the Queen City. QC PHOTO BY ANDREW MATTE

stories, but technology has made doing the show easier. But it’s had tremendous effect on the entire communications and news industries.

Q: Why do you like your work so much?

A: I absolutely love my show. I have been all over the province doing unique stories from all over Saskatchewan … it’s a weekly conversation that affords you the time to have meaningful conversations with people. And that part of it is cool … As much as we bring in people like (actor) Rick Moranis or Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies for the listeners of Saskatchewan, we’re here telling Saskatchewan

stories. And that’s what we’re supposed to do.

Q: How many people work on Saskatchewan Weekend?

A: I’m the only one who works on the show. So on the weekends, other than (journalist) Tory Gilles, I’m the only one here. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, I produce it and prepare for it. And on Saturday and Sunday, I host and perform it.

Q: How long have you been doing the show?

A: We just celebrated 10 years. Saskatchewan Weekend debuted on the Labour Day weekend 2003.

Q: What do you say about criticism of the CBC? And do you ever feel your show is in jeopardy because of funding cuts?

A: The government is going to do what they feel is right. But I can only produce my show until somebody tells me not to. Am I worried? We live in the 21st century where there is not a lot of people who wake up every morning and know that they are not guaranteed a job a year from now. And I am one of those people.

Q: That doesn't bother you?

A: I don’t let it keep me up at nights. I’m a glassis-three-quarters-full person.

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At 898 Food Store, a new grocery store in North Central, the co-owners’ goal is to serve the community while introducing Canadians to healthy, delicious Taiwanese food.

Jinggong Yu and Yu Lin Shen moved to Canada two years ago with their wives and children. They immediately began learning English and looking for the perfect location to open a store, which they found in April.

Lin thought about just selling Canadian food, but realized a better idea was to champion the food of his homeland.

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— Lindsay Knight

Rap, motherhood, academia and community collide

By Angelina Irinici

You may know Eekwol as Canada’s first solo female aboriginal hip hop artist.

What you may not know is that Lindsay Knight isn’t too fond of that title. For starters, Knight doesn’t like the term aboriginal because it’s been developed and defined by the government and not its own people.

She prefers “indigenous” because it reflects the people on an international level as being different nations and tribes. And she doesn’t like to be pigeonholed — she questions why female rappers are put in a separate category from males.

She’s heard people say, “You’re pretty good for a girl” far too often. Her response: “It’s words. It’s using your throat to create words. Why is it any different?”

Knight has been writing all her life; she still has a journal from when she was six years old, and she doesn’t have the heart to throw it away. Her words went from journal entries to poetry, song lyrics and even a master’s thesis. (She recently convocated from the University of Saskatchewan.) The song lyrics turned into four albums, one of which won Best Hip Hop Album at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in 2005.

Knight wrote when she was angry, she wrote when she was sad and she wrote the emotions of others. She wrote what she felt, what she heard, but most importantly, what she was learning. And at times, what she was Hip hop artist Lindsay Knight (Eekwol) and her daughter Kisay. The activist incorporates spiritual and historical themes in her music. bridges pHoTo by miCHelle berg learning was frustrating. the U of R. The research labs give ry their activism within the art and Her inner-activist was born.

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I started to look at history and colonization and residential schools, and I was bombarded with all of this information and knowledge. I used that in my music to speak to the reality of the history that we don’t hear about much in schools.

— Knight

Knight wrote when she was angry, she wrote when she was sad and she wrote the emotions of others. She wrote what she felt, what she heard, but most importantly, what she was learning. And at times, what she was learning was frustrating.

Knight was on a path of awareness — she began studying Native Studies at the University of Regina (graduating in 2005) and exploring her roots. Knight is from Muskoday First Nation. Most of her teenage years were spent in Saskatoon. She was raised in a Cree and Saulteux traditional ceremonial way, but she left those traditions when she was younger. Once she came back to them, her music started to reflect that; she thought — and rapped — from a more spiritual, historical and informed place. “(I’d) think about the history of our people, the aspects of our people and the dysfunction, poverty and all of the social issues,” she explains in her soft voice. “I started to look at history and colonization and residential schools, and I was bombarded with all of this information and knowledge. I used that in my music to speak to the reality of the history that we don’t hear about much in schools.”

Her inner-activist was born.

“And the only way I can do that is by recognizing the strengths we have/Power in numbers/We got power in spirit/I got power in music/I got power in my voice/ Hear it!,” she raps in a song called Apprento.

“I could talk about Lindsay and her music all day,” says Dr. Charity Marsh, University of Regina professor and Canada Research Chair in Interactive Media and Performance (IMP). She directs the IMP labs at the U of R. The research labs give students the opportunity to engage in hip hop culture; they can learn to make beats, write, breakdance and do graffiti work.

Marsh has published a number of articles about Knight. She’s currently co-editing a reader with scholarly hip-hop articles (the first in Canada), which includes a piece about Knight.

“Lindsay is a really important activist and an artist, and what is

Lindsay Knight with her husband Randy Morin, and their children Keesik (left) and Kisay in their home in Saskatoon. QC PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

so lovely about hip hop is one can marry their activism within the art and it certainly comes from a place of an underlying politics of resistance,” Marsh says.

“Lindsay offers a variety of very unique experiences and perspectives within a fairly masculine genre, and she works against a lot of norms and cultures of that genre. Her work and contributions to her art form are both provocative and important as a kind of political voice for young indigenous people.”

But she wasn’t always a proud Cree woman. Knight’s mother is Russian and she used to hide her ancestry behind that, but she remembers it being “devastating”

when her indigenous father would pick her up from school.

“I always grew up around addiction, abuse, violence. I knew that was all there but I didn’t know why.

I was led to believe it was a genetic thing — that we were genetically inferior and that’s just the way it was.” That’s where the shame came from, but then she started learning.

“It became very clear that it had to do with a history and government decisions and we’re not inferior.

Things can change; we have to rise up. I have a revolutionary way of thinking.”

Her life’s goal is maintaining an open dialogue about resistance, but not in a defensive way. She used to rap in anger, but she’s since realized

a better way to relay a message.

“It’s more of an open dialogue and more thinking about it from a perspective where it’s a gentle knowledge of a really hard truth,” she says. “That’s the way that we create dialogue and people listen and ask questions, because if we’re yelling and rah rah-ing, it shuts a lot of doors.”

Another reason for softening her lyrics: her children.

Five-year-old Keesik is curled up on the couch, watching The Magic School Bus on Knight’s iPad. He says hello quietly and she explains that he’s shy and a bit introverted like herself. Keesik means ‘sky’ in the Cree language. Later, in her basement studio, she and her hus-

band Randy Morin talk about how musical and artistic Kessik is — he creates intricate drawings of churches and bells with great detail. He freestyles like his mom, and loves to play the guitar.

“He just showed us a new song he made up,” explains Eekwol.

“Don’t mention it,” Keesik says quietly to his mom.

Their daughter Kisay, which means ‘compassionate’ in Cree, is 10 months old and very outgoing.

A great big smile is ever-present on her face as she claps her hands and swings her feet, which don tiny little moccasins. She’s sitting on the kitchen floor on a big fuzzy blanket.

A tiny tambourine sits in front of her, as well as a Fisher Price piano.

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Lindsay Knight performed at the 2007 Celebration of Aboriginal Music in Saskatoon.

“Keesik, astam,” Morin says from the kitchen. Astam means ‘come’ in Cree, the only language Morin speaks to his children. He is known as a language activist and is one of the few people of his generation who speak Cree fluently in the community. When he’s not playing percussion or teaching, he volunteers his time teaching language classes and leading storytelling workshops and other seminars.

Knight is learning Cree along with her children and she often includes the language in her music.

One song, Ahtay Weecasin, which means ‘things will get better’ in Cree, describes her experience with post-partum depression after having Keesik.

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“I couldn’t believe this little being was outside/emptiness came crashing in to fill the void,” she raps.

“It totally floored me,” she recalls. “It hit me like a ton of bricks; this heaviness, this heartache, it was so powerful.” When it was too much to bear, Knight got help for the depression and says it was important that she got help early. Then she did what was natural — she wrote about it. Knight wanted to talk openly about the experience because of the stigma attached to mental illness and depression. She used Cree language so the song could be understood in different areas, particularly in northern communities.

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Those are powerful things for young people and one of the reasons why Lindsay is such an important mentor and figure within hip hop music in Canada, and especially in the Prairie provinces. — Charity Marsh

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Helping make core improvements

By Andrew Matte Josh Haugerud’s love for the Heritage Neighbourhood happened overnight.

When he realized he had forgotten to close the trunk of his car, he returned to its Osler Streetparking spot the next morning to discover his trunk closed and its contents untouched.

“They could have stolen my brand new golf clubs, but they didn’t. Somebody must have seen it open and closed it,” said Haugerud.

The five-year-old story made him eager to return the favour by helping improve the neighbourhood’s reputation, historically known for street crime and prostitution. He moved out of the city but returned a few years ago to become a community volunteer.

“Five years ago, things here were way worse than they are now,” said Haugerud, president of the local community association.

This month, Haugerud was among a group of volunteers, city officials and sponsors to gather for the official celebration of new playground equipment at Core Community Park, installed in a green space on 11th Avenue Haugerud praised neighbours for coaxing the city to make improvements to the park and finding companies to help pay for the collection of slides and climbing equipment.

The $60,000 structure was built to accommodate the growing number of young families and students from nearby Thomson Community School. Similar to when the area was renamed and called Heritage Neighbourhood nearly a decade ago, the playground stands as tangible evidence of the evolution of inner-city Regina. This polyethylene monument in primary colours serves as a reminder to residents and its visitors that the core and its inhabitants seek a new reputation, said Haugerud.

“There are new families moving into this neighbourhood … more people see this place as great place to raise kids. And the new playground really illustrates that,” he said.

■ ■ ■ ■ Nichole Huck recently moved to Heritage with her husband, City Coun. Shawn Fraser, and their two-year-old son. They wanted neighbours who reflected the economic and cultural diversity of the city and were willing to look past the neighbourhood’s reputation in favour of its central location. And they were drawn to the idea of contributing to its evolution.

Nichole Huck and her two-year-old son Rye Huck Fraser play at the Core Community Park in Regina. QC PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

“We are where Cathedral was 20 years ago,” said Huck, referring to the Regina neighbourhood west of downtown, which draws housebuyers for its celebrated homes and trendy 13th Avenue retail strip.

Huck dismisses suggestions she and her family are at risk of coming into contact with criminals or that they’re in danger because they live a short block from where negotiations are held between prostitutes and their customers.

“I don’t see how sex workers could be a danger to my family,” said Huck, who helped raise playground-equipment money by going doorto-door to sing Christmas carols.

The Heritage area is bordered by College Avenue, Broad Street, Winnipeg Street and the CPR tracks. It also includes the Arcola Triangle, the area within Arcola Avenue, Winnipeg Street and Victoria Avenue.

Huck said her family is among many who’ve sought out homes on Toronto, Ottawa and St.

John Street for the same reasons. And helping making the area safer is a task that many residents enjoy.

“One of my neighbours would go out on the street and tell the johns to move along,” said Huck.

She also makes a point to go for late-night strolls or take her son to a park as a way to show others she feels it’s safe.

“It’s important for us to be able to walk and bike to work … And there are three playgrounds within walking distance to my house,” said Huck.

“It’s a very safe place — and it’s getting better.”

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Regina real-estate agent Kashlee Parmiter said improvements to the city’s economy has

made Heritage attractive, not just because prices are lower than in places like Whitmore Park and Lakeridge, but because of its location and proximity to the General Hospital.

“The statistics for the Heritage area are really interesting. Development in the General Hospital area particularly has driven prices higher than in other parts,” Parmiter said.

The average sale price in the Heritage Neighbourhood jumped to $209,000 in 2012 from $135,000 in 2009, she said.

“The south side of Victoria Avenue has seen more improvement from first-time home buyers and young families moving in to be closer to work. This section has seen dramatic improvements from renovations and rebuilds in the last few years.

“The north side of Victoria Avenue still has quite a high renting demographic, so while not as improved as the south, there are still opportunities to be had there.”

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We have neighbours who are 80 or 90 years old. A lot of them are women who have lived here for 50 years. And they have kept up their properties and have these cute homes. That, to me, really instils a sense of community. — Shaunna Dunn

Similar improvements are happening in places like North Central, Broders Annex and Arnheim Place, Parmiter added.

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Oliver Dunn, Heather Cameron, Shaunna Dunn, and Sabine Manera (from left) walk in Regina’s Heritage Neighbourhood. QC PHOTO BY MICHAEL BELL

Shaunna Dunn didn’t hesitate when she moved into the house owned by her husband several years ago. Having lived in Montreal, she was accustomed to having neighbours from all economic backgrounds.

“If you don’t want to live in a neighbourhood where there are people walking down the sidewalk late at night or there’s just generally a lot of activity or someone going through the garbage in the back alley, then this neighbourhood isn’t for you,” said Dunn.

She understands why homebuyers seek the tranquillity of new subdivisions, but she and her family enjoy the community’s history.

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“If you want to isolate yourself and move to an area where you can’t see this kind of diversity, then that’s your decision,” she said. “I find that Regina is made up of all these isolated areas.

And people don’t associate with people from different areas very much.”

Dunn also appreciates the history of her community and her relationship with her neighbours.

“We have neighbours who are 80 or 90 years old. A lot of them are women who have lived here for 50 years. And they have kept up their properties and have these cute homes. That, to me, really instils a sense of community.”

Heather Cameron and her husband bought a house nearby about three years ago. They were willing to accept incidents of petty crime in exchange for what the eclectic area offers their family.

“The sketchiness of the neighbourhood is something that I deal with so

I can take advantage of all the things I enjoy,” said Cameron. “We’re raising our son in a neighbourhood that’s diverse and where there are people from all walks of life.”

She also enjoys how the neighbourhood helps her appreciate all people, even though not all Reginans do, she said.

“When you see someone across the street, at first glance you might have an opinion of that person. But if you look again, you realize that it’s a normal person who has had a life that has taken them down a certain path,” said Cameron.

“I think the people we bought our house from sold because they wanted to leave and go to a suburb where it’s all cookie-cutter and everything is neat and tidy.

“Besides, we moved here because a lot of our friends were already here.” amatte@leaderpost.com

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By Angelina Irinici Moh Yusuf moved from the U.K. to Saskatoon more than three months ago for a job transfer in geotechnical engineering.

He finds the city “lovely, friendly, obviously cold,” and the fashion laid back. He says he spots many well-dressed people around the city and it’s clear people put an effort into fashion, but admits that the style is quite different here in Saskatchewan compared to London, England.

Yusuf began paying more attention to fashion when he was in university. He said he’d spend hours in the dressing room trying to find the perfect fit and what worked for him. He doesn’t follow trends, but sticks to a classic style.

“Because if (you) follow fashion trends and it goes out of date, then you’re technically out of date,” he explains.

Accessories — like ties, pocket squares, lapel pins and even socks — play a huge role in Yusuf’s look. Typically, he’ll choose a piece he wants to highlight that day and whether it’s his tie, pocket square or blazer, he’ll co-ordinate the other pieces to complement the chosen statement piece.

That’s part of his style, which works for him, while other things may not. While some people look great in black, he’d never wear an all-black outfit. He adds that others pull of some things well that he doesn’t: skinny jeans, a pink tie or the colour lemon-green.

“You need to harness your strengths and conceal your weaknesses — that’s what fashion is all about, really,” Yusuf says. “You need an identity. When I see you I can say, ‘This style is Moh,’ or, ‘This style is this person.’ Don’t get me wrong you don’t want to be predictable, but (keep in mind) this is what suits me and this is what suits you.”

Yusuf just started writing a men’s fashion blog; his first post was all about fit — something hesays is crucial for men Although Yusuf doesn’t spend too much money on his clothes, he says that if you do and the fit isn’t right, it can make an expensive outfit look the opposite.

Outfit: 1. TIE: Zara.

2. SHIRT: Hawes & Curtis, London.

“It’s a British designer that’s been around for years.”

3. JACKET: Ted Baker, London. “I like their jackets, especially their winter jackets; wool and tweeds.”

4. POCKET SQUARE: Burton Menswear, London.

5. LAPEL FLOWER: New York. “It didn’t cost a lot and they are easy to get. It only cost me about $10.”

6. CARDIGAN: Topman.

7. CHINOS: Calvin Klein from TK Maxx in London.

“TK Maxx is just like the Winners here. I need to go and see what it looks like.”

8. SHOES: Magnanni, Italian shoemaker.

9. SOCKS: Burtons Menswear, London. “I do like my socks and my accessories.”

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

New space offers students lunch and relaxation

By Angelina Irinici WHO? James Haywood, Louis’ food and beverage manager at Louis’ Loft.

WHERE? On the second floor of the Memorial Union Building on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

WHAT? What used to be Browsers Café — a coffee shop and used bookstore — has been extensively renovated and turned into Louis’ Loft. Part of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU), Louis’ Loft is a licensed coffee shop by day and an event venue, complete with catering, by night. The large space boasts plenty of natural light, a large bar and a new menu featuring locally sourced booze, baking and coffee.

Although unique paninis, sandwiches and salads are featured on the menu (Haywood’ favourite part), you can still order from Louis’ pub downstairs. The space is meant to accommodate students who want to take a lunch or coffee break and sit for a while to study or chat. There is ample seating and a cozy yet modern feel.

The space is also available to book catered events from 30-250 people for weddings and Christmas parties, to student events.

WHY? Book sales at Browsers had taken a “nose dive,” so staff found a need to change the space. It offers students a place to go when Louis’ is closed for events and concerts. “There aren’t very many places for students to chill out and use their laptops and just relax in a nice atmosphere,” Haywood says. When envisioning the space, staff wanted a “warm, neutral type of updated modern space.” But something that was also conducive to hosting events, so designing a café and event space at the same time had its challenges.

WHEN? The space closed at the end of last year’s school term and about $75,000 was spent renovating the space. It first opened during summer classes in June; Louis’ Loft threw a full launch party earlier this month.

HOW? The USSU contracted the same architecture firm that renovated Place Riel to help with the design and renovation. The whole space was gutted — only the fireplace and windows are original to the building. “(The fireplace) is one thing we had to keep intact because it’s been there forever. We didn’t want to ruin that for anyone.” Because the space is used for events, the colour palette was kept neutral. Browns and greys were debated, finally settling on grey to keep a contemporary look.

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By Angelina Irinici Alexandra Thomson and Justin Pelan have Kijiji to thank for two major things in their lives: their relationship and their band. Both moved to Saskatoon for university and met in 2010 through a Kijiji ad Thomson posted looking for a musician to jam with. The ad intrigued Pelan and soon a romance budded and a band got started.

East of Eden was born this past summer after the two felt they had performed enough covers and were ready to harness their own sound.

Haunting, dark and passionate are how the duo describes their music, which they say is a combination of folk, pop, indie and jazz. And it all comes from an honest place.

“Music writing acts as my therapy.

I’m not somebody who really expresses or deals with negative emotions but that comes out through song writing. I think that’s why it’s so dark because it’s inspired by dark emotions,” Thomson says.

The band’s name follows suit. The two explain that the biblical reference East of Eden means paradise lost. Thomson explains their music reflects that humanity will always be flawed and that the “dark, elegant and crispness” of the name matches how the two sound.

They’ve written and recorded five songs, plan to release an album and hopefully tour nationwide. Their first single, She Cries Beauty, is complete with a video and was released in September. They’ve played a few gigs in Saskatoon and Regina, including the Regina Jazz Festival.

The duo has something else in common aside from music — both are studying engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. They find a few similarities between the two: for Pelan it’s the repetition and structure; for Thomson it’s the release.

“Math was sort of also this therapy where I would practise and concentrate so hard it would sort of take me out of reality and I was able to just let

Alexandra Thomson and Justin Pelan at D’lish by Tish Cafe in Saskatoon. Both study engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. QC PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

go, and I feel the same thing happens with music. Math and music are a universal language.”

Both want to make livings as engineers and music as East of Eden.

“How cool would it be to earn a month of holidays … and instead of a holiday make it a tour? That’s a dream,” Pelan says.

“I don’t want to be making music to try to make money. I feel like that could take away from the creativity and realness of who I am within the

music,” Thomson adds.

Pelan is from Edmonton and Thomson from Regina and Carry the Kettle First Nation. Both were exposed to music as children. Pelan grew up listening to Eric Clapton around his house and when he got his first pair of headphones when he was 12, he’d lock himself in his room and listen to music. He didn’t pick up his first guitar until he was 17, but after he did, he never put it down. Thomson’s mother was in a band that often went on tour.

Thomson knew she could sing but hid her talent until she was 16. She sang for her mom who put her into vocal lessons and shows including Regina’s Applause Dinner Theatre.

Now, the two practise together a couple of times of week. Being in a relationship and a band can cause a bit of friction, but for the most part it’s only positive.

“It’s like a second life to our relationship,” Pelan says.

“Some of those deeper emotions

come out and I’m comfortable expressing those with Justin because he’s so close to me,” Thomson explains, adding that arguments can arise if one person makes a mistake or isn’t pulling their weight in the band. “We’re in a relationship not just a musical partnership. I think being in a close relationship the band will last a lot longer.”

“I haven’t actually heard those words spoken, so I’m pleased,” Pelan smiles.

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Ex-boyfriend must make amends for his ‘stray kiss’ Q. I recently broke up with my girlfriend of two years, though I was deeply in love with her. After eight months we had a little blip and a short break in which I kissed someone else. I didn’t tell her, as I didn’t want to hurt her. She found out recently and ended our relationship.

I can’t sleep at night as I’m stressed, and everything that I do reminds me of her.

Do you believe she’ll come around if I leave her alone for a few weeks?

Or just wait for her to contact me?

Missing Her A. A stray kiss during an agreed break is a minor crime, yet the punishment of ending it seems harsh.

This may have to do with either being young and inexperienced (if this is so), or the kiss having far more significance (e.g. she heard or guesses it was more).

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It may work. Or not. But waiting for her to contact you is just giving up.

Q. My boyfriend and I, both late-40s, are looking to move in together. Neither of us wants to get married.

What formulas do you have for a couple to figure out fair sharing of expenses? He makes $15,000 more than me annually, but his support obligations drain that quickly.

I bought a modest house this year and moved into it while dating him. I

can afford it myself, so this isn’t about having someone move in to pay my mortgage.

He’s renting a sad little apartment after coming out of a divorce, and is paying huge alimony and child support for the next few years until the kids are adults.

He works an extra job and works overtime to faithfully fulfil his financial obligations to his ex and his kids, which I suppose is admirable.

I don’t know if 50/50 is fair or how other couples split the expenses. Don’t worry about a single chick losing her head, he won’t be moving in without signing some sort of pre-nuptial agreement so I never lose my house.

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with emotional (children) ties and financial (support) obligations elsewhere.

There are obvious expenses to share completely, through a joint account in which you both deposit an equal amount. These include: food, utilities, cable, and house insurance.

They cover the common needs as well as expenses you’d each pay for, if living on your own.

Once a pre-nup is in place, you continue to pay the house mortgage and taxes, as it’s your asset.

If he earned a lot more, I’d suggest he pay for recreation (meals out, even travel) but besides practicality and caring, there’s being realistic. This guy doesn’t have disposable money beyond the same amount you earn, since his added amount (and likely more) is spoken for.

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We rekindled our friendship last year, and I saw that she looked very sick. I’ve rarely seen her eat anything.

She recently confided that she’d make herself throw up after eating junk food, which happens frequently.

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She broke up with her longtime boyfriend five months ago. She thinks no one else will ever love her.

Worried Friend A. You have good reasons to worry.

She’s apparently depressed, also bulimic, addicted to pot, and battling pain. All are harmful enough, but their combined physical and mental health effects after massive weight loss can be extreme.

Show her the supportive love of friendship by insisting you accompany her to a doctor for a physical checkup and also for referral for potential depression and addiction.

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Learning how different generations get along Managers ask me frequently, “When will Gen Ys grow up, quit rebelling and get with the program?” Unfortunately for managers and co-workers everywhere, there is more to generational difference than rebellion and a desire to be different from the previous generation.

Our generational identity is also about the beliefs and values that were developed in our growing up years.

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Johnny Reid A Christmas Gift To You Conexus Arts Centre 200 Lakeshore Dr.

Wedn esd ay, N ov. 27 Wednesday Night Folk: Bradford Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney Ave.

Sunday, D ec . 1 Dvorak’s Quintet Regina Symphony Orchestra 1:30 p.m., Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave.

Jam Night McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. Amanda Rheaume The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave.

Cecilian Concert Series Jan Lisiecki 4 p.m., Knox Metropolitan Church, 2340 Victoria Ave.

Thursd ay, N ov. 28 Student Recital U of R music students Noon, Riddell Centre Shu-Box

Monday, D ec . 2 Monday Night Jazz & Blues Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney

John McCuaig Band McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

Lucid Skies, Bonfire, No Blood No Foul, Birch Hills, Generator The Club at the Exchange 2431 Eighth Ave.

Chester Knight and the Wind, Hugh Poorman The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. The Service The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. Bermuda Love, RCDP, Birch Hills, Sea of Dead Serpents The Club at The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Friday, N ov. 29 Ross Osmun piano recital 8 p.m., U of R Riddell Centre Shu-Box Theatre Robot Hive, Slim City Pickers, The Treasures O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.

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Johnny Reid will perform at the Conexus Arts Centre on Saturday.

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Bobby Bruce as Nearly Neil Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Sonic Orchid The Sip, 306 Albert St.

Bobby Bruce as Nearly Neil Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr.

Louis-Jean Cormier, Anique Granger 8 p.m., Bistro/Carrefour des Plaines, 3850 Hillsdale St.

Dvorak’s Quintet Regina Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m., Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave.

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Raleigh, Danny Goertz Creative City Centre 1843 Hamilton St.

John McCuaig Band McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

The Service The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E.

Big Chill Friday The Lancaster, 4529 Gordon Rd.

Sonic Orchid The Sip, 306 Albert St.

Stephanie Thomson and East of Eden Applause, 1975 Broad St.

John McCuaig Band McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

The Service The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E.

The Steadies Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

The Jazz Bandits 8 p.m., Le Bistro, Carrefour des Plaines, 3850 Hillsdale St.

Carson Aaron, Braindead Romeo, The Patch, Hell Hounds, Port Noise The Club at The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Sofia House Rock!

Val Halla, The Fortunate Isles, The Spoils, Megan Nash The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave.

Gentlemen Husbands, Dear Rouge O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.

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Christmas Art Galore Show and Sale One-of-a-kind Saskatchewan art by art guild members.

Nov. 29, 1-9 p.m.

Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Art Gallery of Regina, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2420 Elphinstone St. Spectate by Belinda Kriek Until Dec. 1. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Quilting for a Cure Pink Ribbon Quilts.

Until Dec. 10. Cumberland Gallery, Legislative Building, 2405 Legislative Dr. Passages Terri Fidelak and Laura Hale Until Dec. 24. Mysteria Gallery,

2706 13th Ave.

Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Our Town show and sale A group exhibition and sale from Saskatchewan artists.

Nov. 29-Dec. 31. Hague Gallery, Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St.

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Drawing Our Communities Together Until Jan. 5. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. 7: The Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. Until Jan. 12. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Clint Neufeld: The Chandelier, the Trans-Am, the Peacock, the Greyhound and My Grandmother’s China Cabinet Five lightboxes of intricately cut backlit vinyl.

Until Jan. 12. Dunlop Art Gallery – Sherwood Village Branch, 6121 Rochdale Blvd.

Fool Me Twice Tammi Campbell and Marc Courtemanche present trompe l’oeil in paintings and sculptures. Until Jan. 19.

Dunlop Art Gallery – Central Branch, 2311-12th Ave. Beyond Friberg: The Mounted Police in Art Dec. 2-March 31. RCMP Heritage Centre, 5907 Dewdney Ave. The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts New exhibitions quarterly.

Until July 31, 2014. Regina Centre Crossing, 1621 Albert St. --Assiniboia Gallery 2266 Smith St. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Nouveau Gallery 2146 Albert St. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Slate Fine Art Gallery 2078 Halifax St. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.,

COMEDY

Combat Improv Nov. 27, 8 p.m.

The Artesian, 2627 13th Ave. Cyclone Comedy Nov. 28 Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Comedy Grind Every Saturday night Gabbo’s, 2338 Dewdney Ave.

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American Idiot Nov. 28 and 29, 8 p.m.

Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr. Tackled … A Football Play Nov. 27, 28, 29, 30.

Weekly shows until Dec. 21.

Applause Dinner Theatre, 1975 Broad St., lower level The Wizard of Oz Nov. 28-30, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 matinee at 1 p.m.

Winston Knoll Collegiate, 5255 Rochdale Blvd.

The Wizard of Oz Nov. 28-30. Balfour Collegiate, 1245 College Ave. Edna Jaques Live!

Starring Michele Sereda.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 8 p.m.

The Artesian, 2627 13th Ave. Broadway Musical Tribute Belly Dance with Linda Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 2445 Albert St. Thriller: A Michael Jackson Tribute Show Dec. 1. Weekly shows until Dec. 14. Applause Dinner Theatre, 1975 Broad St., lower level Sleeping Beauty Until Dec. 29.

Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth St.

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Men’s wrestling U of R vs. Dickinson State Nov. 27. Cooperators Centre, Evraz Place 1914: A Turning Point in History and Culture The Non-British in Saskatchewan and the First World War by Dr. James Pitsula Nov. 27, 7-8 p.m.

Archives Reading Room, Archer Library, U of R Regina Farmers’ Market Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

U of R Riddell Centre Multi-Purpose Room 16 Days of Activism Why we still need feminist activism by Jill Arnott Nov. 28, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

U of R College West room 113 Saskatchewan’s Got Talent — In Support of Forever Friends of Hope Foundation Inc. Dinner and entertainment by Saskatchewan performers.

Nov. 28, 5 p.m. Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Women’s volleyball U of R vs. UBC. Nov. 29, 6 p.m.

U of R Centre for Kinesiology, Health and Sport Regina Pats vs. Prince Albert Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Brandt Centre, Evraz Place Women’s hockey U of R vs. U of C Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Cooperators Centre Men’s volleyball U of R vs. UBC. Nov. 29, 8 p.m., U of R CKHS French Social Club Nov. 30, 10-11:30 a.m.

U of R Riddell Centre (look for Institut Francais banner) Christkindl Markt German Christmas market with mulled wine, food, crafts and gifts.

Nov. 30, 3-8 p.m. Regina German Club, 1727 St. John St. Women’s volleyball U of R vs. UBC Nov. 30, 5 p.m. U of R CKHS Women’s hockey U of R vs. U of C Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Cooperators Centre Regina Pats vs. Moose Jaw Nov. 30, 7 p.m., Brandt Centre, Evraz Place

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Boost mood, energy and libido with raw chocolate

By Jenn Sharp Great news! I’m sure we’ve all heard this, but chocolate is good for you. Dark chocolate and only one square a day though. The problem with this recommendation (apart from the limited quantity) is the preservatives found in your average grocery store chocolate bar.

Enter Shannon Richards. The holistic health coach held a raw chocolate making workshop at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market recently (she does workshops in Regina too). She taught a small group how easy it is to make your own, incredibly delicious chocolates.

These vegan, raw chocolates are packed full of so-called “superfoods” (I say so-called because I think the term superfood tends to get overused). However, the ingredients in these chocolates can definitely be considered super.

Richards uses organic cacao, the unprocessed form of cocoa powder, which has a dense, earthy flavour.

Cacao in its raw form is great for the metabolism and is high in magnesium and iron. It’s also a natural mood booster. Coconut oil, vanilla beans (did you know you can save the pods, dry them and grind to use as a powder?), a small amount of maple syrup and maca powder are used too.

“Maca will change your life,” said Richards with a big smile.

She was happy to give me a quick tutorial on the powder’s benefits.

Taken from the root of the maca plant that grows in Peru’s mountain ranges, it’s been used for centuries for everything from an energy booster to libido enhancer. Yes, that’s right. Maca has been proven to enhance fertility and sexual function in men and to increase sex drive in both men and women. On top of that, many women find it helps balance their hormones, thus relieving PMS and menopause symptoms. Now that’s

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the definition of a superfood.

Richards likes to add little extras to her chocolates, like hemp hearts (which contain 40 per cent of your recommended daily protein value in 1 tbsp.), turmeric spice (an antiinflammatory and anti-oxidant), goji berries (another superfood touted for its high amino acid content) or nuts.

Richards’s goal through her nutrition coaching and vegan, raw food workshops is “getting people back into the kitchen.” It’s a philosophy she takes to heart. Both of

her sons, Aiden, 12, and Ethan, 7, spend a lot of time with her learning how to make meals. So much so that the trio is releasing a cookbook soon, Monkeys in the Kitchen, full of their favourite, simple and fun recipes (all are gluten and dairy free; most are raw vegan as well.)

On a blustery day, we started the class off with a cup of guilt-free hot chocolate. Richards uses dates for sweetness and adds a dash of cayenne for an unexpected hit of spice that warms you to the core.

HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE INGREDIENTS: — 6 to 7 medjool dates — 1 tbsp. raw cacao powder — 1/2 tsp. cinnamon — pinch cayenne pepper — 2 cups hot water METHOD: Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Adjust quantities to suit taste. Serves 2.

Adapted from Ashley Clark: www. naturallyashley.com.

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An afternoon of raw food fun with Shannon Richards, who will share some of her favourite raw food recipes for the holidays.

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Drink Sterling Pinot Noir chilled for best taste

By James Romanow California is one of those places where if big is good, bigger is better. Subtlety, whether you are talking movie stars or wine, is generally not a selling point for the state. When this point of view meets Pinot Noir it makes for an interesting version of the wine.

Pinot Noir is traditionally thought of as an elegant wine, a wine of restraint and subtlety.

Californian PN has about the same amount of restraint and elegance you would expect from Pam Anderson. On the other hand, compared to Zinfandel, it is indeed elegant and subtle.

Any number of people find this flavour profile knee-weakening delicious. If you count yourself among them you’ll want to try Sterling Pinot Noir. I generally prefer New Zealand to California, however Sterling is something of an exception to my rule.

The wine, like most Californian PN, is dominated by cherry and vanilla flavours with just a hint of raspberry. The finish is dry, but the entry and mid-palate are slightly sweet. The tannins are extremely restrained.

It is an inoffensive, quite pleasant wine, and it will pair with pretty much all foods. This is a great wine to pair with things like squash, a spicy Indian lentil dish or the more usual roast chicken.

My only complaint is the acidity is low-ish, and I therefore drink the wine between 5 and 10 degrees.

If you want to have some fun with a friend, buy a supermarket “barbecued” chicken and two bottles of Sterling. Refrigerate one bottle overnight and serve the other at room temperature and do a tasting with the chicken. I suspect you too will be a convert to drinking this wine chilled.

Sterling Pinot Noir $16 **** More wine in Monday’s edition of the Leader-Post or on Twitter @drbooze.

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