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The Prairie Gold Chorus will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2013. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

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COVER — 4 Celebrating 30 years singing on the Prairies READ MY BOOK — 8 Jennifer Hromek’s beyond ordinary life

GARDENING — 14 BEST OF IN THE CITY — 15 Our favourite shots from QC’s newest section BEST OF FASHION — 16 Saskatchewan gets hipper every day and 2013 will be the best yet

Personal trainer Trevor Folgering, seen here at the Douglas Park Hill last summer, was one of many Reginans eager to share their favourite place with QC readers in 2012. QC Photo by Don Healy

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CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 21

EVENTS — 11

WINE WORLD — 23

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 12 A colourful start to 2013.

BEST OF SPACES —24 Celebrating beauty both indoors and out

PARENT TO PARENT — 13 Are co-ed sleepovers just asking for trouble?

BEST OF WHAT MOVES YOU — 26 Memorable movement in 2012

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We never would have met each other without the chorus. — Denise Lindenbach

Prairie Gold Chorus

Three decades of sweet, sweet song

The Prairie Gold Chorus will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2013. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

By Ashley Martin If you change your mind, I’ll be first in line/ Honey I’m still free, take a chance on me.

When the memorable lines of that ABBA hit break out, the verse is overlapped by quick repeats of “take a chance take a chance take a chance take a chance.” The sound is a lot fuller than the original — ABBA

was a quartet, and there are about 20 people singing this version. But this isn’t a typical choir. This is the Prairie Gold Chorus and they sing barbershop music.

You know the genre — four men in boater hats, bow ties and brightly coloured suits singing “hello my baby, hello my honey, hello my ragtime gal.”

These women aren’t dressed as such — their presentation involves “smiley faces, choreography, dan-

cing, glitter shirts,” said Helen Olinik — but the harmony is comparable: Barbershop’s sound is a little different than a normal chorus’s because it emphasizes the thirds and sevenths of a chord. It’s a little less pure but more distinct than regular choral music.

The Prairie Gold Chorus rehearses in Cochrane High School’s combination auditorium/cafeteria every Tuesday night. The 23 chorus members don’t jump right into singing — there’s some physical activity in-

volved. Each week a different person leads the brief exercise. Prior to one late-November rehearsal, the warmup of choice was a line dance. Then it’s on to vocal warm-ups.

Even during rehearsal, there’s movement. To relieve tension in a voice during the high notes, you bend your knees. “When are you supposed to go down?” one woman asks. “When you go up,” is the reply. Then of course there’s the choreography that accompanies many of the songs.

■ ■ ■ ■ The Prairie Gold Chorus got its start in September 1981 with 12 women who loved to sing. With an additional 11 members, the chorus chartered in February 1983 to become part of the Sweet Adelines international singing group. At their very first regional competition in Calgary that spring, they came in second place among 18 choruses. Such early success was totally unexpected.

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Everyone has to do their vowels the same way because it’s a cappella; if you don’t, it sounds dissonant.

— Lindenbach

Members of the the Prairie Gold Chorus show off their Rider colours. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

“They all had their books out going, ‘OK, they’re third, they’ll be first, who’s going to be second?’” said Denise Lindenbach, Prairie Gold’s director and a chorus member since 1985.

“We didn’t pay attention where the second-place chorus was supposed to go. So programs flew and we were all excited; we were wearing white and we got makeup on each other,” added Olinik, a charter member of the chorus — she’s been

around since the beginning.

The chorus was founded on the principles of sharing harmony, good fellowship, personal growth and music, and 30 years later those fundamentals haven’t changed: The love of singing is just as strong, and so is the sense of friendship and camaraderie. Their motto is “come for the music, stay for the fun.”

They start off each rehearsal by catching up on what’s happened since the last one. In the summer,

this often means discussing the results of the most recent Saskatchewan Roughriders game — many of the chorus members are CFL fans, and they even sing a Roughriders medley.

“At the beginning of every rehearsal after a game, we have to hash over the game,” said Lindenbach.

“Celebrate or cry a little,” added Olinik.

Women from all walks of life are

welcomed here to share the love of music, said Jane Pearce, a 10-year member of Prairie Gold: “It provides a venue to interact with people you otherwise probably never would cross paths with.”

“We never would have met each other without the chorus,” Lindenbach confirmed.

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Prairie Gold is a name that’s

unique to this chorus, because each of the Sweet Adelines’ 1,700 choruses and quartets must have a unique name — “It’s not like the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Ottawa Rough Riders,” said Pearce.

Back in the early ’80s, the chorus’s founders considered including Wascana in the name, but “we thought we’d have difficulty explaining how to spell Wascana,” said Olinik.

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You can put your own interpretation into the music. You sing it the way you feel it.

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The Prairie Gold Chorus QC Photo by TROY FLEECE Continued on Page 5

For Lindenbach, the name Prairie Gold is perfect for a southern Saskatchewan chorus. “Being a farmer’s daughter, I envision Prairie Gold being the wheat fields,” she said. “It relates to the area.”

Prairie Gold’s affiliate quartet is comparably named. A Touch of Gold formed in 1990, with Lindenbach and Olinik making up half of its membership.

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Because the Sweet Adelines is an international organization, there is a protocol for singing. Since the music is a cappella — the voice is the only instrument — each syllable must be sung the same, whether the choir is from Tulsa or Tokyo (yes, there are Sweet Adelines in Japan, and in Australia and Finland and the Netherlands — 14 countries in all).

The organization was launched in Tulsa, Okla., in 1945. Since barbershop is a distinctly Amer-

ican style of music, Sweet Adelines around the world conform to a southern pronunciation. That means these Regina singers sing with a “lazy tongue” — “sorry” sounds like “sawry.” They make note of these changes on their sheet music to remember. It’s so they can be judged appropriately against other choruses in competition. But the uniformity also has to do with the science of sound.

“Everyone has to do their vowels the same way because it’s a cappel-

la; if you don’t, it sounds dissonant. The chord doesn’t balance, it doesn’t tune if you say your vowels differently. It’s physics, is what it is,” said Lindenbach.

Science comes into play during a performance, too. The women are positioned on the risers not according to their vocal category (tenor, lead, baritone and bass), nor to what looks best. They stand where their voices will make the best sound.

As for barbershop’s specific harmony, “The baritone’s actual-

ly what makes the barbershop sound,” said Lindenbach. The other three parts together sound more like a typical choir, but the baritone’s emphasis of thirds and sevenths gives that distinct barbershop sound.

In barbershop music, there are embellishments like slides and key changes just to make a song more interesting.

“You can put your own interpretation into the music. You sing it the way you feel it,” said Lindenbach.

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Her father had been in the hospital and had not been responsive to anything for quite a while and when we were done singing, he clapped. — Lindenbach

(From left) Helen Olinik, Pearl Hodges, Denise Lindenbach and Alison Tkach make up the quartet A Touch of Gold. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

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Prairie Gold has placed in numerous international competitions, but its best finish was in July 2003 in Greenville, S.C. The women from Regina finished only one point behind the first-place team in the world finals. The contest was marked out of 1680 points.

The Sweet Adelines has presented a lot of opportunities for international travel, and vice versa. One time while in Louisiana with some friends, Lindenbach noticed an ad for a Sweet Adelines practice. She

showed up to that choir’s rehearsal just as they were giving their spiel to new members about how Sweet Adelines is an international organization. Likewise, Pearce attended a Sweet Adelines practice while she was in Sydney, Australia.

Though she has a lot of great memories of her time in Prairie Gold, the one that most stands out has nothing to do with travel or winning a competition. It has to do with a performance in the Pasqua Hospital’s palliative care unit at Christmas time.

“This woman comes out of this

room; the tears are just streaming down her face. Her father had been in the hospital and had not been responsive to anything for quite a while and when we were done singing, he clapped. So she came out and thanked us,” said Lindenbach.

“They knew that he was still responsive; he could still hear what they were saying to him and that he was still there. That is the best experience as a Sweet Adeline I’ve ever had. Being second in international pales to that, because we touched a life. We touched a heart.”

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Lindenbach fell in love with barbershop music when she was six years old growing up in Davin.

Her parents took her to barbershop concerts performed by some men in town.

“I just liked it from the beginning,” she said. Years later, when a co-worker invited her to join the Prairie Gold Chorus, she didn’t hesitate.

Lindenbach hopes to sing as long as she’s able, and has a plan to facilitate that: “We think we should open a Sweet Adelines old folks’ home,”

she said with a laugh.

It may not be out of the question — many of the choir’s members are aging and “we’ve had a few knee operations in the past couple years,” added Olinik. “One day we’ll be all in walkers,” said Olinik.

The Prairie Gold Chorus is celebrating its anniversary with a show, Thank You for the Music: 30 Years of Harmony, on June 15 at SheldonWilliams Collegiate. The show will be comprised of a walk down memory lane, as well as tributes to ABBA and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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Read my book #

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

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Godpower is beyond the ordinary By all accounts I have had an extraordinary life so far. I recognize the events that shaped me, the moments that changed me, and I realize that I wouldn’t be the person I am today without everything that has happened to me.

I grew up in Three Hills, Alta. Life was simple. Along with my siblings, I attended Prairie Bible Institute.

The heritage of the Christian school became part of my identity, shaping my outlook on life. The buildings echoed with the voices of strong men and women who gave their lives to the work of God. I learned early on that a life of service was a normal, and even, expected part of life. The strength and wisdom of generations that came before me provided me

with the inspiration and motivation to seek a higher calling. My teachers and mentors encouraged me to take life on, to not only succeed, but to live with excellence. The hardest day of my life was leaving Prairie.

It felt as though a piece of me was being ripped apart as I left my home behind.

A new career in radio opened up for me. Remembering the dusty streets of Estevan, I can still hear the voices of the miners and oilmen calling in to my radio show. Soon I found myself moving to Saskatoon and a new position working for a Member of Parliament.

I went on to attend university for religious studies. I found myself balancing my Christian views with

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After several years of teaching, again I came to a crossroads. I was considering pursuing higher education when I had a strong urge to write a book called Godpower which has been the most powerful experience of my life. I also experienced a new understanding of my relationship with God. I learned that I can’t achieve on my own what I can achieve with God. Godpower offers a framework to explain spiritual reality. Spiritual

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

Tim Dorian. QC photo by Andrew Spearin

The Scott Benson Band. HANDOUT PHOTO

Pandas in Japan. QC photo by Andrew Spearin

Rosie and The Riveters, a four-piece, all-female vocal group. Handout photo

Massey & The Fergusons. QC photo by Andrew Spearin

Regina band Great Rooms. QC photo by Andrew Matte

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The Shooting Guns. QC Photo by andrew spearin

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Th ursday, Ja n. 3 Marc Labossiere The Pump Roadhouse 641 Victoria Ave E. Frid ay, Ja n . 4 Kenny Shields and Streetheart Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Marc Labossiere The Pump Roadhouse 641 Victoria Ave E. A Perfect Punchline, Halfway to Hollywood, 908 The Club at the Exchange 2431 8th Ave. Alex Zayas McNally’s Tavern 2226 Dewdney Ave. S at urd ay, Ja n . 5 Marc Labossiere The Pump Roadhouse 641 Victoria Ave E. FPG with Septic Paste, Soiled Doves and Set Sail The Club at the Exchange 2431 8th Ave. Exit Eleven McNally’s Tavern 2226 Dewdney Ave. Monday, Jan . 7 Monday Night Jazz & Blues Bushwakker 2206 Dewdney Ave. Tu esday, Ja n . 8 Tuesday Night Troubador jam night Every Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Bocados, 2037 Park St. Wedn esd ay, Ja n. 9 Wednesday Night Folk Bushwakker 2206 Dewdney Ave.

Jam Night Every Wednesday McNally’s Tavern 2226 Dewdney Ave.

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Mindfulness and the Creative Spirit Until Jan. 6 MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Martha Cole: Interdependencies Until Jan. 10 Dunlop Art Gallery, RPL Sherwood Village Branch, 6121 Rochdale Blvd.

Holiday Show Until Jan. 12 Assiniboia Gallery, 2266 Smith St. Turner Prize Golden Jubilee Until Jan. 20 Dunlop Art Gallery, Central Library, 2311 12th Ave. Inuit Sculpture Until Feb. 17 MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Big Bang Theory Until March 31 MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. The Synthetic Age University of Regina Fine Arts Faculty and First Nations University of Canada Until April 14 MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts Until Aug. 16 Regina Centre Crossing, 1621 Albert St.

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The Co-operators Centre, Evraz Place Men’s hockey U of R Cougars vs. Lethbridge Saturday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m.

The Co-operators Centre, Evraz Place Regina Pats vs. Brandon Wheat Kings Sunday, Jan. 6, 6 p.m.

Brandt Centre The Harlem Globetrotters Monday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m.

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Promised Land Drama Corporate salespeople Steve Butler (Matt Damon) and Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand) arrive in a rural town in search of drilling rights and must cope with the objections of a local school teacher (Hal Holbrook) regarding the proposed actions’ effects on the town’s water supply.

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Bull Bullard with the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team will make an appearance Jan. 7 at the Brandt Centre in Regina. file photo Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall Cinemas 3025 Gordon Rd. Call 585-3383 for movies and times --Regina Public Library Theatre 2311 12th Ave.

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Golden Mile Shopping Centre 3806 Albert St. Call 359-5250 for movies and times Paradise Cinemas 1011 Devonshire Dr. N. Call 522-7888 for movies and times

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OUTSIDE THE LINES # Colouring contest Each week, artist Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please kids of all ages.

Children can colour the page, have a picture taken with the finished product and email it to qc@leaderpost.com.

One winner will be chosen each week.

Please send high-resolution pictures and include the child’s name and contact information.

Last week’s QC colouring contest winner was Minjung Kim. Congratulations! Thanks to all for your colourful submissions.

Try again this week!

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Each week QC gathers advice from parents to share with other moms and dads. This week we asked:

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

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

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

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

— Alysia Czmuchalek

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

— Shawnee Delorme “My kids don’t really have sleepovers.”

— Debbie Amor “Our boys are just three and five, too young for sleepovers yet, but if I was to answer for the future I would say definately not.” — Shelly Lambert “No…but my daughter is only 6 so

she hasn’t been on any sleepovers other than with her cousin. However, if she was invited to one I would definitely say no.” — Chera Miller “Having all girls means sleepovers can run pretty late into the night (or early into the morning). So I don’t think I would want to give up my sleep and chaperone all night, because I would have an added caution with boys over. Trust is one thing, but using wisdom when putting my daughters into various situations is another.” — Angela Wells “My kids have never requested a sleepover and I’m fine with that!”

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These tough houseplants can thrive on neglect

By Erl Svendsen As I look out at leafless trees and snow, I am not the least surprised that houseplants have been popular since classical times. They reached a pinnacle during the long reign of Queen Victoria. And it doesn’t take snow on the ground to want to bring a little natural colour into our homes.

No plant ever evolved naturally or was bred specifically to survive in a home. Compared to much of the outside world, houses are dark, dry and occasionally drafty (hot or cold, depending on the season). And rarely does it rain in your house unless the upstairs bathtub overflows. Thus, potted plants rely on you to supply all essential care. Fortunately, many plants are easily grown indoors.

Truly tough plants: For novice house plant caregivers or those convinced that they may have something other than a green thumb, here are some truly tough plants that have a proven track record and have occasionally been known to thrive on neglect.

The appropriately named cast-iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) was the epitome of Victorian plants, able to survive under the low light conditions of parlors and with little water. While the species has dark green leathery leaves, there are varieties with variegated foliage. This plant must be kept on the dry side and prefers to be pot-bound.

The mother-in-law-tongue or snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) has thick, long, narrow, dark green, upright, sharply pointed leaves, growing up to four feet long in time. Dwarf and variegated varieties exist. It can survive neglect but should be given adequate light (within two to three feet of an east or west window; within four to six feet of a south window).

Keep out of cold drafts and do not over-water. Prefers to be pot-bound.

The Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema sp.) resembles the cast-iron plant in many ways and may even be as

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

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

flower for Christmas, it will flower in the fall and again in the spring.

New bulbs called off-sets are formed at the base of the mother bulb. Repot your amaryllis when it breaks its pot.

Keep it on the dry and warm side.

Gift plants like poinsettias, chrysanthemums, azaleas, hydrangeas and Reiger begonias should be enjoyed while they are flowering. Do not feel guilty about throwing them out when they stop. Very specific light and temperature regimens (not found in the typical home) are required to bring them back into flower. It can be done, but may involve considerable stress on your part. You might be spending time and effort keeping a

marginally attractive plant alive that might in fact be detracting from your otherwise beautiful home.

Easy rules for success: Water: Apply only when top inch of soil is dry and allow to drain completely. Never allow your plants to sit in water.

Fertilizer: Apply regularly according to package instructions. Your options are water soluble (e.g. 20-20-20) or slow release (many formulations).

Temperature: Whatever you enjoy in your shirtsleeves is the same as what your plants require. Do not expose to cold or hot drafts. If in a window, do no trap between window

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and curtain or you’ll end up with plant icicles.

Light: Keep out of direct south exposure, but otherwise keep in as bright a light as possible.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www14.brinkster.com/saskperrennial; hortscene@yahoo.com).

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We knew we would eventually need a replacement for the longrunning Neighbours section in QC. We needed a weekly feature that would give readers a sense of place. We want readers to have a sense of their city reflected each week in QC. In The City launched Oct. 4. The two-part section comprises of an artistic moment-intime photo, an image that defines what happened in Regina that week. The second part, My Favourite Place, features local people talking about the places they love most in Regina. We’d love to hear yours in 2013.

Kerri Senkow’s favourite place is Long and McQuade.

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Professor Carrie Bourassa at the First Nations University of Canada.

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John Klein’s favourite place is the University of Regina.

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Amanda Baker and her furry friends at her favourite place, the Cathy Lauritsen Memorial off-leash dog park. QC Photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

Don Black’s favourite place is Darke Hall at U of R College.

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Amanda Girardin’s favourite place in Government House is the library.

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Candy Cane Park is Molly Thomas’s favourite place. qc photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

John Klein at the APIRG Green Patch at the university of Regina.

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

Karen Jarowicz QC Photo by Troy Fleece

Trevor Green QC Photo by Don Healy

Melissa Squire QC Photo by Michelle Berg

Alexander Shalashniy QC Photo by Don Healy

Art and fashion QC Photo by ANdrew Spearin

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Kindersley Transport Ltd., a member of Siemens Transportation Group Inc., requires drivers for their Regina SK location.

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Qualifications • Class 1A license • EEMV Certificate preferred • Ability to drive in all terrains • Experience with heaters and reefers • Professional appearance and good hygiene • Safe driving record verified by a current drives abstract • Ability to perform all required duties without restriction

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Employment Opportunity Executive Director for the White Bear First Nations Reporting to the Chief & Council, the Executive Director is the senior executive and key management representative responsible for overall management of operations. This key management position ensures the goals, objectives and directives of the Community are carried out in a professional, efficient and prompt manner.

This opportunity will be of interest to individuals with: • Strategic senior-management level knowledge and business acumen relating to finance, human resources, economic development and governance.

• An ability to work cooperatively, build positive, trusting relationships and demonstrate respect for people at all levels.

• Effective organizational, planning, priority and time management skills.

• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

• A minimum of five years management level experience.

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in business, finance and management.

Human resource management and/or field related to First Nations governance or administration.

• Familiar with the First Nations programs (I.N.A.C, Health Canada and C.M.H.C) and First Nations Treaties.

• Familiar with Policies and Procedures.

• Must have strong Leadership skills and able to give direction to Directors and Department heads.

• Must provide a CPIC and a Vulnerable Sector Check

If you are an experienced senior level manager interested in supporting White Bear First Nations in achieving its goals, we encourage you to apply: Attention: Executive Director’s Assistant P.O. Box 700 Carlyle, Sk. S0C 0R0 Or via email: executiveasst@sasktel.net DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS IS: 12:00 noon on Monday January 21st 2013 We would like to thank all interested candidates, after a review of the resume’s only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Employment Opportunity The White Bear First Nations Administration Department is seeking the services of a temporary “Executive Assistance” this position will run for approximately 31/2 months Duties and Responsibilities: 1.

Performs typing and transcription duties as required.

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Execute procedures that implement operational and/or band policies.

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Interprets policies and procedures as established by superiors.

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Compiles data based on operation of band programs, policies, and procedures.

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Compiles financial, statistical, narrative, and/or other reports as required by the Band Manager.

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Provides authoritative information that tends to establish precedents and which may commit a department or superior to a policy or course of action in the absence of the Band Manager.

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Independently composes reports and correspondence containing decisions that tend to establish precedents and which may commit a department or superior to a course of action.

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Arranges, participates in, and implements, as directed, Council, Executive Council and Staff meetings.

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Signs in behalf of the Band Manager, when delegated, his or her name to correspondence, requisitions, vouchers, and other forms of consequence.

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Performs related duties as assigned.

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Attend Chief & Council meetings when requested to do so and provide status reports at such meetings as required.

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Employment Opportunity The White Bear First Nations Housing Department is seeking the services of a Qualified “Housing Manager”

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Educational/School Psychologist Employment Opportunity

The desirable Candidate will possess the following qualifications:

The Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) requires the services of a full time Educational/School Psychologist. This challenging and rewarding position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with schools in the nine (9) First Nation communities and other disciplines in MLTC Student Services to provide support for students with needs related to cognitive, behavioral and developmental functioning.

1. Minimum of 2 years Managing a First Nations Housing Program or a Degree in a related field.

Working under the direction of MLTC senior educational administration, this position requires knowledge of assessment, intervention, and skills training in the areas of learning and behavior.

Candidates will also have the knowledge and ability to provide consultation and support to assist others in improving their skills to address programming for students who have significant learning, behavioral, and/or developmental challenges. Finally, this position requires the candidate to be comfortable working collaboratively with First Nations educators and parents in providing direct service for students, families, and school staffs to enhance learning and well-being.

2. Knowledge of the CMHC On-Reserve Housing Programs (ex. Sec.95 RRAP and Home Ownership) 3. Good Financial Management Skills (Budgeting, Forecasting, Preparation of Monthly Financial Reports, Proposal Writing) 4. Excellent Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Publisher, Power Point) 5. Good knowledge of Contracts and Tendering (Independent Contracts, General Contractors Agreement) 6. Exceptional Organizational and or Project Management Skills & Communication Skills 7. Must have a Valid Driver’s License & Provide a CPIC 8. Ability to work independently with limited amount of supervision.

All interested applicant can submit their resumes and cover letter to the Executive Director’s Office: P.O Box 700 Carlyle, Sk S0C 0R0 or email to wbfnexecutivedir@sasktel.net DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS IS: Monday January 21st, 2013

Duties will include but are not limited to the following: • Responding to referrals from school staffs pertaining to students encountering challenges in behavior and cognitive development as these relate to learning, adaptive, and social/emotional functioning.

• Conducting psycho-educational assessments, interpreting results, and writing comprehensive reports.

• Consulting with stakeholders and supporting educational programming and intervention for students experiencing significant learning and behavioral challenges.

• Other duties as assigned or mutually agreed upon.

Desired Skills & Experience • Registration with the College of Psychologists of Saskatchewan or documentation of eligibility for a provisional license to practice is required.

• Experience working with children and adolescents and families, preferably in a school setting.

• Teaching credentials and cross-cultural experience with Aboriginal students will be considered assets for this position.

• Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).

• A valid driver’s license is also a necessity for the position, as travel is required.

• Clinical supervision by a registered licensed psychologist will be provided for the successful candidate who is not currently fully licensed by the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists but is eligible for a provisional license to practice.

Interested applicants are invited to submit: A letter of application outlining experience and aspirations; resume stating qualifications and related professional experience; up to date university transcripts, a current satisfactory RCMP Security Clearance/Vulnerable Sector Check; copy of valid driver’s license; and a list of three (3) current professional references to: Human Resource Technician 8003 Flying Dust Reserve, MEADOW LAKE, SK S9X 1T8 Email: michelle.bellegarde@mltc.net Phone: (306) 236-5654 Fax: (306) 236-6301 Questions regarding this position should be directed to Judy Okanee, Director of Education (306-2361338) or Paul Heselwood, Superintendent (306-236-1322), or visit the MLTC website @ www.mltc.ca.

NOTE: MLTC will not process incomplete applications. Please provide all required information and documents.

Deadline: Friday, January 25, 2013 MLTC sincerely thanks all individuals for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Feral offering pairs perfectly with fettuccine Wild boar — a tasty way to do a good deed. It’s true.

Across at least 39 states in the U.S. there are about four million feral pigs and wild boars (they are close relatives and prone to interbreeding) roaming about. In the Canadian Prairies wild boar numbers are on the rise. Manitoba made it legal to kill boars outside fences anywhere in the province while in Alberta the government has funded a wild boar program since 2008. Thirteen counties are signed up and pay a $50 bounty for every pair of boar ears people bring in. Similar solutions are being considered in Saskatchewan.

Wild boars are laying ruin to vast acres of land. The problem with wild pigs is they are voracious eaters. Shocking, I know. And they tend to destroy natural ecosystems.

There is no one solution. But eating them certainly helps.

People throughout Europe and Asia have been eating feral oinkers for years. Italians are particularly fond of them, turning them into all manner of salumi.

Now Americans are starting to catch on. Feral pig is showing up on more restaurant menus, especially in the South, the epicentre of the problem. And a growing number of specialty meat stores have started stocking the meat, too. Though you can find chops and loin, ground is the most common variety.

Wild boar has an assertive flavour, somewhere between pork and venison. It takes well to marinades and pairs wonderfully with cooked fruit and nuts. The basic guideline: use it in boldly flavoured dishes just as you would pork and venison. The point isn’t to mask the flavour, but to pair it with ingredients that don’t get smothered by it.

Where to begin? Try it in this simple ragu over fettuccine. Leftover sauce would be delicious in a lasagna, a classic use of boar in Italy.

Fettuccine with wild boar ragu. AP Photo

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

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

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

carrot, celery and garlic. Saute for 6 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.

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About now everyone reading this has recognized that the money they thought would make it to March is probably going to the credit cards in January. You face a harsh choice: Give up wine or buy less expensive wine.

My choice is the latter. And the wines I tend to buy when feeling poor are usually from Portugal. Periquita somehow just seems to be a wine that I drink a lot of in January. Coincidence? You decide.

The word Periquita is used as a grape name in Portugal, for a grape also referred to as Castelao. It makes a lean spicy wine that is tremendously tannic when young (it’s perfect with stews, chilies and other beefy dishes). The flip side of this is the wine will age for considerable lengths of time, and is used as a blending grape to stiffen the spine of softer more appealing grapes, especially in Port.

Periquita wine apparently holds the record as the first bottled wine in Portugal. Wine was typically transported and purchased in barrels well into the 20th century. Periquita began their bottling program in 1860.

Fonseca has softened the Castelao in this wine with Trincadeira and Aragonez (aka Tinto Roriz, or Tempranillo the wine of Rioja.) Both of these grapes are widely planted throughout Portugal and make softer, fruitier almost New World wine.

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

in review

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

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

Julian Nahachewsky in his wheelchair racer. QC photo by Andrew Spearin

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

Craig Hillrich and his son with their motocross bikes.

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

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The race car built by a University of Saskatchewan student team.

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

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

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

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

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

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Jacob Graham (left) and his teammate during a warm up skate prior to the Canadian junior speedskating championships in Saskatoon. QC photo by Andrew Spearin Mark and Theresa Gibson get active in Regina’sWascana Centre. QCPhoto by Michael BelL

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

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

Murray Chase’s Chevelle at his home in Regina. QC Photo by Michael Bell

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

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