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FAVOURITE PLACE: Volunteering at Civic Museum of Regina brings lessons in history P. 8

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ONE GREAT UNKLE EMPOWERING KIDS TO HANDLE BULLIES IS A MISSION FOR CURTIS ‘UNKLE’ ADAMS P. 21

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Ryley Koma: Shoe and tell By Ashley Martin 2. They say that the shoes make the man And it’s true for this Fluevog fan His name is Ryley And he gets all smiley When a new pair lands in his hand. John Fluevog’s No. 1 fan may be right here in Regina. When Ryley Koma got his first pair of Fluevog shoes four years ago, it marked the beginning of an obsession. “I kind of just fell onto a slippery, nasty slope,” said Koma. He’s got 20 pairs, and counting, all from Zoe’s Boutique. “It’s the only place I buy shoes in town,” said Koma, a florist at Wascana Flower Shoppe. “I’m a firm believer in shopping local.” The shoes reflect his workaday style — classic with a twist. “I love the fact that a Fluevog is very classic in the make of it,” said Koma, “but the pattern or the material ... gives that edge. It isn’t over the top, but it looks sick.” Off the job, Koma mixes it up — “men’s clothing, women’s clothing, I think it’s just about an expression.” Even as a child, he bucked the mainstream. “I always wanted something different,” said Koma, now 24. “As the years go by, you become more confident and you can indulge in different aspects of fashion ... and become your own person.” One of the boldest looks he’s worn are thigh-high Frye boots, from Zoe’s of course. “Sometimes you get a few looks. I like a good boot. ... You just have to be confident, you have to be OK with it.”

1. 1. NECKLACES: Dyrberg/Kern from Wascana Flower Shoppe. “It’s my favourite go-to jewelry.” 2. VEST: Judith & Charles from Havik.

3. SHIRT: Zara. 4. WATCH/BRACELETS: Dyrberg/Kern from Wascana Flower Shoppe.

5. PURSE: House of Harlow from Queen V. “I’ve always kind of liked this Nicole Richie, Olsen twin boho chic look, and the fact that I can buy a bag like that in Regina is pretty awesome and fun. It’s different.” 6. PANTS: Backstage from Queen V.

Ryley Koma, with his roommate’s Yorkie, Sophie, displays some of his favourite Fluevogs. QC PHOTOS BY TROY FLEECE

7. SHOES: Fluevog, custom order from Zoe’s. “I found them on Instagram and I had to have them ... and she got them in for me.”

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Curtis ‘Unkle’ Adams poses with students at Chief Kahkewistahaw Community School after a recent antibullying performance and presentation he gave there. QC PHOTO BY ASHLEY MARTIN

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FASHION — 2 Classic with a twist: Fluevogs create androgynous style from the ground up CITY FACES — 4 Water polo coach helps Sask. athletes excel at the national level INVENTORY — 5 BeadPlus perfect for jewelry-making enthusiasts IN THE CITY — 6 A moment in time: Photographer Michael Bell’s best shot of the week PARENT TO PARENT — 7 How do you console a child who’s afraid of the dark? MY FAVOURITE PLACE — 8 History lessons gained from volunteering at Civic Museum of Regina ON THE SCENE — 12 Fantasy Food 2014, a fundraiser for the Saskatchewan Science Centre

ON THE COVER — 21 He is stronger: Curtis ‘Unkle’ Adams educates youth about bullying OUTSIDE THE LINES — 24 Artist Stephanie McKay’s weekly colouring creation CROSSWORD/SUDOKU — 25 EVENTS — 26 READ MY BOOK — 28 Joanne Weber’s The Deaf House ASK ELLIE — 28 WINE WORLD — 29 French Brumont hits the sweet spot SHARP EATS — 30 Get off the buffet line for a South Asian food adventure

Loretta Hawkes is a volunteer at the Civic Museum of Regina, her favourite place in the city because of all the local history to be learned at the facility. qc Photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER

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Cyril Dorgigne

Competitiveness drives water polo coach

Cyril Dorgigne, with Water Polo Saskatchewan, coaches the under-19 and under-16 women’s teams for Team Saskatchewan and is the head coach of the Junior Women’s National Team. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

By Rikkeal Bohmann Cyril Dorgigne didn’t know what to expect when he arrived in Regina to begin working with Water Polo Saskatchewan. Originally from France, Dorgigne decided to move to Canada after meeting his wife in Australia. She was looking to move back to her home country, so he started looking for jobs and found a position for himself in Regina. Dorgigne found that upon arriving in Saskatchewan, water polo was very child-orientated and the senior players were moving away to continue competing in the sport. Currently, Saskatchewan has about

500 water polo players in four cities. But, for a province where water polo isn’t largely played, it’s now gaining attention at the international competitive level. “We are definitely now a name in water polo,” Dorgigne said. Dorgigne started swimming when he was five years old and began playing water polo when he was about 10. A player for the French national team, he’s always been driven by a sense of competitiveness. “I’m very passionate about highperformance and everything that comes with it at the top level,” he said. After playing the sport for about 15 years, it was that competitiveness

that took him to coaching. “I wanted to go even further than I did as an adult and I knew that I could be even better coaching than I was as a player,” said Dorgigne. He is currently coaching under-19 and under-16 women’s teams in Regina for Team Saskatchewan and is also the head coach of the Junior Women’s National Team for his second year. Three girls from his Team Saskatchewan are on his national team, too. His current goal is to win at the Pan American Championships this summer and to continue on to medal at worlds next year with his junior national team. Dorgigne’s days completely revolve around water polo. As the execu-

tive director of Water Polo Sask., he spends his weekdays in his office on administrative work, plus coaching preparation. During lunch, he heads over to the Lawson Aquatic Centre to coach his under-19 team. After work comes family time with his wife and daughter, before he heads back to the pool to coach the 19 women on both of his Saskatchewan teams. His busy schedule doesn’t allow him much time to play water polo anymore, but he doesn’t miss it as much as one would think. “I feel like I haven’t stopped playing. I’m still competing … my big passion is the competing,” he said. He plans to keep water polo in the family, as well. His four-year-old

daughter has been taking swimming lessons and already loves the pool. If she’s socially ready, Dorgigne may have her starting water polo next year. He finds water polo teaches children water safety skills that can be useful outside of the sport. As he continues with provincial teams, he hopes to bring in more kids to the sport, especially those who may not know they would be talented at water polo. If the opportunity ever arose, Dorgigne would love to coach the senior national team. For now, though, he has made his life in Saskatchewan and is enjoying his “exciting challenge.”

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INVENTORY # BEADPLUS Debb Parent started BeadPlus in 2004. She was doing a lot of crafts in her recreational therapy job, and she realized there was no store in Regina to get the supplies she needed. She decided to open a store herself. It started as a beads-only store, but diversified with time to include giftware, jewelry and other unique things. Today the store also has its own jewelry line, does jewelry repair and serves as a space for local artists to showcase their work. Open Monday through Saturday in the Golden Mile Shopping Centre, 3806 Albert St. 1. HEALING STONES: Rocks and crystals with metaphysical properties. Amethyst geode, $99. Amelyte piece, $295.

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Taking their best shot

Players from the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Regina Pats grimace as a slapshot is about to be delivered toward the Pats’ net during the first period of Game 2 of their WHL playoff series held at the Brandt Centre in Regina. The Pats have dug themselves into a huge hole, as the team that finished in first in the WHL’s East Division are down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, which moves to Brandon for Game 3 on Wednesday. QC Photo by Michael Bell

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

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“We have had to lay down with our kids, show them that there are no monsters hiding in the closet and use a night light.” — Nikki Melnyk

them coming up with creative ideas to deal with it. If monsters, maybe cast a protection spell over their bed to repel those monsters.” — Fran Mills

“I have some room deodorizer that is labelled ‘Monster Spray,’ which we spray under the bed as needed to ensure no monsters may be hiding. Plus opening the closets and doing a thorough check. And lastly putting on the night light and stars projector. Sometimes night time just needs more hugs and kisses as extra protection against the dark. If all that fails, there’s always room with me!” — Alysia Czmuchalek

“I always leave the hall light on until the kids are asleep. I don’t think that they are actually afraid of the dark though, they just need reassurance that I am going to be there.” — Carla Contreras

“My four-year-old has just started saying he’s afraid of the dark. I assure him there isn’t anything scary in the dark but have also allowed him to have a soft night light. On the nights he’s really scared, he sleeps with mom and dad.” — Michelle Grodecki “Show a kid there is nothing in the dark that they can’t see in the light of day as well. The kid probably has a great imagination so ask questions to find out what they are afraid of & then work with

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Volunteering at museum gave her history lessons By Rikkeal Bohmann Volunteering at the Civic Museum of Regina has been a learning experience for history lover Loretta Hawkes. The museum, located at 1375 Broad St., depicts various parts of Regina’s history.

Q: When did you start volunteering? A: I started at the old site on Scarth Street in 2005. Q: When did the museum move to Broad Street? A: They closed the site downtown in the summer of 2012 and we reopened here Feb. 22. That whole time was getting the zoning done and getting everything moved and getting the building redone. Q: What do you do in an average day at the museum? A: It depends what’s scheduled. Right now, we’re still moving in. We’re still unpacking. So, right now I’m in the process of cataloguing the library, which is here for use for people. You can’t take the books out, but they’re here for our use and use of visitors. Q: Why did you decide to start volunteering? A: I had just retired, I wanted something (to do) and I’ve always been interested in history. Q: What’s kept you coming back? A: The interest, the people; I lived in the city for 30 years and I learned how much I didn’t know about the city. Q: What are some of your favourite things about the museum? A: Well ... the stained glass window for one. And, I mean I am a retired nurse so I have a soft spot for the medical collection, but there’s a lot of fascinating items. The Cap Theatre display is sad because I don’t like that we tore it down. It was one of those gorgeous old theatres … but it’s gone, so we have some of the side

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lights, pieces of the tin ceiling, some chairs and the projector.

Q: What are some buildings that you wish were still standing in Regina? A: The two big ones, the (old) city hall (on 11th Avenue between Hamilton and Rose Streets) and the Cap.

Q: What’s the oldest piece in the museum? A: The oldest piece predates Regina by some time … It’s hard to see the date, but it’s Anne Singer, age seven, 1790-something. One would assume that her family brought it with them when they immigrated.

Q: What is it? A: A sampler (needlework). Now think about this, done by a sevenyear-old, it was sort of an exam at the time. This was the way of a child proving she could do all the stitches and designs. They had to sew everything back then.

Q: What draws you to history? A: It’s something I’ve always had an interest in going back to grade school. It’s stories of people, I guess interesting characters. We don’t always know why we’re interested in something, do we?

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Roosevelt Park Zoo prepares to open for 2014 season By Jessica Mees L-P Specialty Products The staff and crew at the Roosevelt Park Zoo are preparing to stun visitors with changes and additions to the beloved favourite attraction. The zoo, which opened in 1920, has been a token family outing hotspot each summer. Although it has not always been easy, the zoo has survived throughout time due largely to the support and help from local citizens. The Great Depression, flood of 1905, a fire which took the Children’s Zoo Barn, and the most recent 2011 floods and reconstruction were all taken in stride, all of which added to a better and updated zoo grounds. When tough situations hit Minot, the zoo reacts quickly and by improving their facility. Renovations are still occurring around the zoo; the staff apologize but assure visitors that the upgrades will be worth the wait. “We’re going to have another summer with construction on site, but as opposed to where we were last year, it is a significant change. At this

point last year, we had about ten animals back and now this year we have almost all of them here,” said David Merritt. Also expected by the end of the zoo season are some new editions. One of these new animals expected by the end of the season is a Japanese Mountain goat called a Serow. Unique from other goats, the Serow looks more like a wolf when seen head on. They are also just as feisty as other goats, with quite the personalities. Another addition this summer is the return of the Bongo. Although they are behind in receiving the Bongo, it is for good reason. One of the Bongos travelling in the same shipment got pregnant and was unable to travel. The Roosevelt Park Zoo Bongos will be back before the season end for all to see. The word of new animals is always exciting, but for Merritt the most exciting thing in the zoo’s future is a brand new exhibit. “We have a new exhibit under construction at the moment. It is all very exciting. The original

zoo building is a marvellous building that was built when the zoo opened. It has significant historic value to people who have been in Minot all their lives. It was the entire zoo for several decades,” said Merritt. “It was very beat up from the flood so we decided it needed a reuse and to be seen again. We decided we are going to open up an aviary inside. It is the perfect building for that. There will be many new colours, movements and sounds when it is completed.”

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Minot’s the place to be for crafters and shoppers alike Current owners of the Big One® Art & Craft Fair, Stacy and Lisa Frank, are on a mission to uphold over 39 years of tradition in maintaining this long-running fair as an environment for all artists, crafters and bakers to display their items to a group of consumers ready to purchase those products. The Big One® Art & Craft Fair consists of four shows in North Dakota with over 350 different exhibitors showcasing their handmade items to thousands of consumers. With new exhibitors arriving at each show every year, attendees can rest assured there will always be something fresh and new to see. Arts and crafts lovers can also be confident that the products displayed are created by hand and represent the true craft industry. When both elements are achieved, success for all parties exists. Items you will see at each show include: handcrafted wood furniture and decorative pieces; photography, pottery, jewelry and a variety of floral arrangements to accommodate all tastes; flavourful foods including baked goods, soups, dips, jams, jellies, breads, salsa, spices, coffee beans, flavourful honey, wine and wonderful desserts; creative and comfortable clothing pieces for all ages; handmade soaps and lotions crafted from various natural resources; unlimited baby items from blankets to bibs and everything in between; hand woven rugs; home-

Get out and play in Minot By Jessica Mees L-P Specialty Products Known around North America as the Magic City, many may wonder how Minot earned such a name. It may be a surprise to hear, that this North Dakota city is full of life and excitement, but to the locals this is a well-known fact. With thousands of events per year around Minot, the calendar page on www.visitminot.org, has become an important tool for anyone living, staying in or visiting the Magical City. The problem is, many hosts of events across the city don’t know of the many uses of the website and calendar feature. “We’re trying to make the calendar on our website the go to place for people looking for things to do around Minot. We’ve teamed up with the Minot Area Community Foundation, The Chamber of Commerce and the Park District to promote. We have window clings, coasters and more,” explained Vanessa Stepan, Communications Coordinator for Visit Minot. “Many people say there is nothing to do around here, but there is something Continued on Page 16

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Get out and play in Minot Continued from Page 15 happening every day. This is why we want everyone to get in the habit of checking the calendar. People can even submit their own events. We have to approve the event, but it isn’t difficult at all.” Remember, events are added frequently to the website. The “Get out and Play” campaign was started just for this reason. Although the calendar is published in print media, more information and new postings are available online each day. Post your own event listing now.

Minot rolls out the red carpet for Canadian tourists By Jennifer Leflar For L-P Specialty Products For the 12th year in a row, folks from Minot, ND, will be making the 4-hour trip north to attend Regina’s Spring Home Show and Sale. The purpose of the visit is to encourage Canadian tourists to make the quick trip to Minot to “discover the magic.” Visitors to the Minot booth at this year’s Home Show and Sale will have to chance to speak to tourism officials about the many attractions in the “Magic City,” including the Dakota Territory Air Museum, Scandinavian Heritage Park, Pioneer Village, the state fairgrounds, the Roosevelt Park Zoo and, of course, the Dakota Square Mall. There will also be tons of information materials available at the booth, such as travel information, maps, coupons, information on all of the new businesses coming to Minot, and guides to the best hotels, restaurants and shopping experiences. Minot is famous for hosting the North Dakota State Fair annually in July. This year the

festival runs from July 18 to 26 and will feature several big name country and rock acts (to be announced). Other events in Minot include the Norsk Høstfest, the Big One craft show, the KMOT Ag Expo and the Great Tomato Festival. Minot sees thousands of visitors from Canada every year, with a large percentage of them being from Saskatchewan. “We have long been told that we are known for our hospitality, and Minot rolls out the red carpet for our Canadian visitors,” said Wendy Howe, executive director of the Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Whether you are looking for directions, being greeted by your server at dinner or asking for assistance from a clerk at a store, you will be greeted with a warm smile and helping attitude. Minot loves Canadians, and it shows.” You may also wish to spend a few days in Minot before jet setting to another location. Many American airlines offer flights that arrive and depart from the Minot airport to locations such as Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver and Houston.

With so much to see and do, it’s no surprise that Canadian tourists are quick to praise Minot and its citizens for offering such a warm welcome. One recent tourist writes: “Thank you so much to Visit Minot! I can’t tell you how surprised I was and how much that random act of kindness made my day! We love Minot for the great people, great service and great variety! That pizza keeps us going back to visit! Be blessed, Minot!” Be sure to stop by the Minot booth at the upcoming Spring Home Show and Sale, March 27 to March 30, in Regina, and start planning your trip to Minot. More information about Minot, including accommodations and attractions, is available online at www.visitminot.org/. You can also check out the Visit Minot “Word on the Street” blog to stay up to date on hotel availabilities, upcoming events and even enter monthly contests. More information is also available by calling the visitor center toll free at 800-264-2626.

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Pick Minot State for size, cost; stay because you love it As a young athlete in Lethbridge, Alberta, Nigel Atwood knew he wanted to play football after high school. During his senior year, his athletic prowess caught the attention of several college recruiters. However at the end of the day, Atwood inked a deal with Minot State University (Minot, N.D.) to play for the MSU Beavers. Lethbridge to Minot is more than 600 miles and a time zone away. It takes 11 hours to drive Minot, but Atwood had his reasons for choosing MSU. “Logan Jones (MSU senior and defensive lineman) went to my high school (Lethbridge Collegiate Institute), so it was nice to know someone here. But it’s always been my dream to play football in the United States. Over the years, I’ve gone to multiple football camps in the U.S. and found the level of playing is better,” Atwood said. For two years beginning fall 2010, Atwood was an offensive lineman and tight end for the Beavers. Then a back injury derailed his dreams, forcing him to take a year off from training and football. “Coach (Paul) Rudolph (MSU head coach)

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Sleep Inn & Suites There are so many reasons why the Sleep Inn & Suites continues to be the #1 choice for lodging throughout the Canadian region. Constant facility upgrades and expansions including 176 newly remolded standard rooms and 56 suites now equipped with Keurig Coffee Brewers have guests coming back for more all year long! The Sleep Inn & Suites is very convenient for those Canadian shoppers looking to get it all done in one place rain or shine! Being attached to the Dakota Square Mall gives guests many great amenities that cannot be found anywhere else. Whether looking to fill up on tasty foods from the food court, enjoy a movie at the Carmike Cinemas, or give in to that retail therapy the Sleep Inn & Suites has an accommodation for you. There are a wide variety of guest who stay at the Sleep Inn & Suites, however we are proud to be the Canadian Tour Bus Headquarters and preferred choice. You’ll find the world’s largest gift shop with over 11 dining options and a whopping 85 retail stores within the same building. Minot like many other places in North Dakota is growing and expanding daily, the newly added retail hot spots are Gordmans, PetCo, Shoe Carnival, CA$H WI$E, and coming soon Home Depot. Along with the new retail stores a variety of fine dining establishments have been added all with 1.5 miles of the Sleep Inn & Suites, including Long Horn Steak House, Olive Garden, Montana Mikes, Sakura Japanese Steak House, Panera Bread, and lastly Sonic for those late night treats. After an exhausting day of shopping and a full belly from supper, what better

escape for the family than a night of fun at Splash Down Dakota Super Slides. Start by bringing out the inner child and sliding down one of the three Fast Flumes in the West or for a more relaxing option look no further than our 48-person hot tub nestled in the corner. The park features 3 enormous slides, an arcade filled with 40 arcade games and a fitness center. There is also a large upper level balcony, overlooking the lower pool deck where you can enjoy a cold beverage while watching the children or celebrate a birthday by signing up for the birthday package offered at Splash Down Dakota Super Slides. The park is free to hotel guests and open to the general public with restricted hours. If you are not a fan of getting wet, possibly the Best Kept Secret Lounge would be more fulfilling. The Best Kept Secret Lounge is exactly what the name says; it’s a cozy and quaint lounge featuring 3 private sitting areas and a warm fire place to give it that home touch. Part of being away from home is the thrill of seeing something new and exciting, and you can do just that while visiting the Magic City! While you could spend an entire day at the Sleep Inn & Suites, there are many things to do around the town, including visiting the Railroad Museum, Art Museum, Roosevelt Park Zoo, or in July the State Fair! When the family seems to gets antsy and needs a vacation Spring or Fall, take them on an affordable trip to the Sleep Inn & Suites of Minot, where you are always staying with the stars!

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Panera Bread - features freshly-baked breads, sandwiches, crisp salads, savory soups and more. (http://visitminot.org/dine/panera-bread/#content) The Little Blue Elephant - Authentic thai fare and fresh sushi. (http://visitminot.org/dine/little-blue-elephantthai---sushi/#content) Longhorn Steakhouse - LongHorn is known for its passion for grilling fresh, never frozen, steaks including the signature hand-seasoned Flo’s Filet and the bonein Outlaw Ribeye. And there’s more on the menu than just great steaks, like expertly grilled fresh fish and fresh chicken. (http://visitminot.org/dine/longhornsteakhouse/#content) Dakota Market - offers a variety of cold and hot sandwiches.They offer soup and salad of the day and even catering. (http://visitminot.org/dine/dakotamarket/#content)

Retail: Mainstream Boutique - A multi-generational boutique that offers some of the fashion world’s most unique clothing and accessories! (http://visitminot.org/shop/

mainstream-boutique/#content) Trendz Boutique - offer a wide variety including women’s clothing, purses, jewelry, perfume, scarves and sunglasses. (http://visitminot.org/shop/trendzboutique/#content) The Home Depot - The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. (http://visitminot.org/shop/home-depot/#content) Gordmans - Gordmans is an everyday low price department store concept featuring a large selection of the latest brands, fashions and styles at up to 60% off department and specialty store prices every day. (http://visitminot.org/shop/gordmans/#content) Lulu Lane (Opening this Spring) - We are an on trend baby and maternity boutique featuring a wide variety of product lines and catering to this special time in your life. (http://visitminot.org/shop/lulu-lane/#content) Main Street Books (new location) - an independent bookstore located in the heart of Downtown Minot North Dakota. Besides selling New and Used books, we also carry the best toy selection in town -- from wooden Melissa & Doug toys to tin classic Schylling. (http://visitminot.org/shop/main-street-books/#content)

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Mar.27 Paint the town red Sweet and Flour Patisserie Mar.28 Ducks Unlimited waterfowler banquet Grand Hotel Mar. 28 Dup’s Comedy Show Dae Udder Place Mar.28 to 30 Dakota Construction career fair North Dakota State Fair Center

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Apr. 11 YMCA Women of Distinction Banquet Grand Hotel Apr. 11 YMCA Women of Distinction Banquet Grand Hotel Apr. 11 Big One Art and Craft Show NDSF Center Apr.11 Women’s Retreat- One Wise Woman MSU- Nelson Hall Apr. 12 to 13 Magic City Flea Market FFA Hall Apr. 16 Live Music: Digital Summer The Original Bar and Nightclub

Apr. 17 Downtown Bunny hop Downtown Minot Apr. 17 Harlem Globetrotters MSU dome Apr. 18 to 19 Sundsbak Auction Apr. 19 SVHS An Evening to PAWS Grand Hotel Apr. 19 to 20 The choice: A dramatic musical for Easter West Minot Church of God Apr. 25 MSU Centennial Celebration Gala Dinner & Auction Holiday Inn Riverside

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Apr. 26 to 27 Pool and Spa Show 4-H hall Apr. 27 Minto Chamber Chorale: Choral Showcase and Ice Cream Social St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Apr. 28 to 30 Shrine Circus All Seasons arena

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By Ashley Martin Amanda Todd told her story in a nine-minute YouTube video on Sept. 7, 2012. The 15-year-old British Columbia girl had been relentlessly bullied, in person and online, for making the kind of mistakes any one of us

could make. She’d tried once, unsuccessfully, to kill herself. On Oct. 10, she tried again and succeeded. Maybe bullying is a growing problem these days, as youths are more active on social media. Maybe it’s always been an issue, though out of the spotlight.

Regardless, stories like Todd’s are shedding light on a problem. They’re also inspiring action. “I had enough of hearing about all this stuff and I decided it was time for me personally to try to do something about it,” said Curtis Adams, a hip-hop artist who performs as

Unkle Adams. Inspired by SaskTel’s I Am Stronger anti-bullying campaign, he wrote a song with the same message. “I wanted to uplift the kids that were being told that they were worthless and kind of rebuild them, and at the same time raise awareness to ev-

erybody else.” One in three Canadian youths have reported being bullied, according to a Ministry of Education report on bullying and cyberbullying. More than half of bullied LGBT youths have considered suicide. Continued on Page 22

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The words to Adams’ song flowed easily; he wrote it in a matter of days in August last year. I am smarter I am stronger I will take it no longer. I have feelings I’m a person I will live life with purpose. Since its release in September, the song has garnered more than 36,000 views on YouTube. Unkle Adams now boasts fans and supporters from around the world — including France, New Zealand, the U.K., Japan, Bangladesh — and across Canada. Among his supporters is Australian cyberbullying expert Susan McLean. “It is one of the best anti-bullying resources I have ever used and I am very picky,” said McLean, a 27-year police officer and director of Cyber Safety Solutions. She has been showing the video to students since November. It wasn’t long before Adams expanded on his song’s message. The I Am Stronger anti-bullying presentation runs 45 minutes. He recently took it to Kahkewistahaw First Nation, about 150 kilometres east of Regina, to address a crowd of 200 students, parents and teachers at Chief Kahkewistahaw Community School. Adams’ show is low-maintenance: The laptop, projector and bag of cords take up hardly any room in his white Honda Civic, while the school typically provides a wireless mic and speakers. It’s just a guy and a PowerPoint slide show, but it packs a punch. Before Adams begins, the gym is buzzing. A little girl in one of the ubiquitous bright pink “No Bully” T-shirts seems most excited. She enters the gym jumping up and down and exclaims, “This is going to be awesome!” While Adams circles around the room, the younger students seated on the floor grab at his legs, like he’s a celebrity in their midst. As he circles behind them — relaying information about types of bullying, its consequences, and tactics for stopping a bully — they rotate 180 degrees to keep their eyes locked on him. When he asks a question, they respond with

Curtis Adams, whose I Am Stronger video has 36,000 views on YouTube, has taken his anti-bullying presentation to 10 schools in Saskatchewan. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE

raised arms and “me! me! me!” He performs his song to end the show. The students swarm to meet him. Adams hands out stickers, cards and posters to a lineup of eager students. He autographs T-shirts. His message hits home for one Grade 5 girl, who waits for the crowd to dissipate before she moves to say hello. She’s been bullied before. Waiting for him, she says, “He’s cool. I want to hug him.” The song seems to resonate. “Kids see through preachy adult messages easily; this, however, was different,” said McLean.

“Great catchy tune and chilling lyrics that rang true with what I deal with on a daily basis. … I often play it a second time and the kids sing along and belt out the chorus, which of course is the key message. They really respond.” ■ ■ ■ ■ Adams’ foray into hip-hop began at age 14 at a house party. “I think I picked up a tray and I was like, ‘I got this tray, I got something to say,’ and it was just kind of a joke. But then I started to develop a

love for hip hop.” After years of freestyle rapping and self-recording — wrapping his mic in paper towel to mask hisses and pops at his home computer — he got into writing songs. He wanted to rap about things that matter. “I’d rather say things that’ll educate people and inspire people and help people rather than cutting them down,” said Adams, whose nickname Unkle has lasted his lifetime: He is 10 days younger than his nephew and best friend, Dustin Burton. “I always speak the truth in my songs; I try to stay as real as I can.

I’m not materialistic … I want to touch on real issues like the bullying thing, drinking and driving. “I’m a middle-class person and those are the types of people I represent and I’ll never forget who I am, where I come from. And that reflects in my music.” When I Am Stronger was released, Adams says he received messages from parents and teachers, asking him to help break through to their children. At first he was reluctant, but then realized he could bring a different outlook with an anti-bullying presentation.

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It is one of the best anti-bullying resources I have ever used and I am very picky. — Susan McLean

“I’m a 27-year-old man who’s been through the school system and I call it how it is. That’s what’s kind of different about me. I’m not a 10year specialist over-analyzing every detail,” said Adams, who works as a heavy-equipment operator for the City of Regina. “I get the message to the kids in a way that they’ll really absorb, and that’s my power. “They don’t think of me as another boring speaker; they think of me as their friend, Unkle Adams, someone who’s out there fighting this issue of bullying. I’m 27 but I’m young enough that I’m not an old person to them; they can still relate to me.” His presentation is designed to engage students. He asks them questions, gives bracelets as prizes, and tries to keep things interesting while informational. “I think kids get bored when you hit them with too many statistics.” He’s upfront with his audience about his history. He was picked on as a kid. He remembers in Grade 8, new at school, being followed home by a boy who kicked him and ridiculed him for his book bag. In high school, he was slapped and belittled. “I don’t know anyone that can honestly say they’ve never been mistreated. I’ve definitely been bullied, not extreme cases like Amanda Todd, but I’ve definitely been bullied,” said Adams. “I’m just a person too and I was young too, so I’ve been there. I’ve seen it and experienced it.” Adams has presented to about 10 schools in the province, and has been invited to the Edmonton area to address students there. But it looks like his message will be limited as far as Regina schools go. The Regina Public School Division has opted to bar Adams from performing in its schools. The school division determined that “some of his material was inappropriate and did not fit in with the existing anti-bullying programming already in the schools,” said spokesman Terry Lazarou. He declined to comment on what material was inappropriate. Adams says he knows: “They don’t want me to talk about suicide and I think that’s just silly to push that under the rug.” He has started an online petition

Curtis ‘Unkle’ Adams signs autographs for students at Chief Kahkewistahaw Community School after a recent anti-bullying presentation and performance he gave there. QC PHOTO BY ASHLEY MARTIN

to reverse the decision. In his presentation, Adams tries to broach the subject gently. Bullycide, as it’s been called, is a reality that he wants to address. “These kids are not going home tonight to play video games; they’re dead,” Adams says of Amanda Todd, Rehtaeh Parsons and Todd Loik. His presentation includes a moment of silence “for those who couldn’t take it anymore.” At Kahkewistahaw, it was pure silence, outside of a dinging cellphone and a baby cooing. “Kids are smarter than we think,” he said. McLean appreciates Adams’ song

for its mention of suicide. “(It) must be discussed,” she said. “Ignoring it, pushing it under the carpet, is helpful to no one and the reality is that kids (commit) suicide as a result of bullying, including cyberbullying, worldwide.” ■ ■ ■ ■ Adams’ latest single is Put the Keys Down. According to MADD Canada, Saskatchewan’s drunk-driving death rate is more than double the national average. “That doesn’t sit well with me; I live here,” said Adams.

The Regina Police Service assisted him with the video, providing staff and a patrol car for the shoot. It was mutually beneficial, says police spokeswoman Elizabeth Popowich. “(Young people) might not necessarily read our news releases, but they might listen to a music video by a local artist. We felt it was an opportunity to be able to reach out to young people in one more way,” she said. Adams wants to make a difference; it’s why he’s chosen to write songs with a positive message. Mainstream hip-hop artists are giving the genre a bad name, he says:

“So many kids listen to them but they’re passing down bad messages. “I’ll be positive, inspirational, educational, teach them things, change the stereotypes.” His dream is to be a household name for his music. He’s not afraid to dream big. “I know that life has an expiry date,” he said. “I’m not going to be scared; I’m not going to be shy. This is my one life, my one chance and I’m going to make the biggest impact I can.” amartin@leaderpost.com Twitter.com/LPAshleyM

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MUSIC

Wedn esd ay, Ma rch 26 Wednesday Night Folk: Last Mountain Breakdown Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney WayBack Wednesdays with Leather Cobra McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. The Bro-Mantics Buffet dinner and dance Applause Dinner Theatre, lower level, 1975 Broad St. Abandon All Ships, Palisades, Skynet, Kill Matilda, Collections The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Keiffer McLean CD release Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Thursd ay, M arch 27 Brighter Futures for Children Featuring Spellbound, the Billy Grind Band, Darke Hall Five; fundraiser for SCEP and Regina Early Learning Centre 7 p.m., Casino Regina Show Lounge, 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. The Valentinos The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. Queen City Rocks The Wolf’s battle of the bands The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Friday, M arc h 28 FOGDOG McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. MYLA & The Fix, 2 Beats & A Hat feat. MYLA YQR Nite Club, 1475 Toronto St. The Valentinos The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. Tim Romanson & Cattle Drive Eldorado, 2300 Dewdney Flatland Funk Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Room 333 The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave.

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The Venus Extraction, Iron Bison, Daniel Besuijen The Club at The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave.

Centre, 5907 Dewdney Ave. Contemporary Canadian Perspectives The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts Until March 31. Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave.

John McDermott 7:30 p.m., Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr.

Deville Cohen: Poison Black-and-white Xerox images create dreamy, fragile, and cleverly theatrical stage settings for an 18-minute video. Until April 3. Central Library Mediatheque, 2311-12th Ave.

S a t u rday, M a rc h 2 9 Tim Romanson & Cattle Drive Eldorado, 2300 Dewdney The Valentinos The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E.

Ian Johnston: Reinventing Consumption A three-room installation featuring sculptures examining creation and consumption. Until April 3. Dunlop Gallery, RPL Central Library, 2311 12th Ave.

FOGDOG McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. March Metal 3 Featuring League of One, Bloodline, Magnetic, Memorial The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. The Milkman’s Sons 9 p.m., Western Pizza, 1733 Dewdney Ave. E.

Annual Salon Show Until April 5. Art Gallery of Regina, 2420 Elphinstone St.

MYLA with 2 Beats & A Hat 10 p.m., The Mercury, 2936 13th Ave.

Art X U of R visual arts graduating exhibition Until April 6. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

S u n day, M a rc h 3 0 Against Me!, Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Cheap Girls The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Mo n day, M a rc h 3 1 Monday Night Jazz & Blues: Uptown Jazz Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney Weekly Drum Circle Instruments provided 7:30-9 p.m. The Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr. Call Mike, 306-550-3911. Rick Harris Jazz Fortuna Ristorante Italiano, 3215 E. Quance St. Len Gadica Monthly Old-Time Dance Party Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr.

Comedian Danny Bhoy is performing at the Conexus Arts Centre on March 29. Handout photo Tuesd ay, Ap ril 1 Animal Nation, Kyprios, Stake O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St. Rick Harris Jazz Fortuna Ristorante Italiano, 3215 E. Quance St.

COMEDY

Combat Improv March 26, 8 p.m. The Artesian, 2627 13th Ave.

Cyclone Comedy March 27 Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Darryl Kozman comedy special March 28 Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Danny Bhoy: Dear Epson March 29, 7:30 p.m. Conexus Arts Centre 200 Lakeshore Dr.

VISUAL ART

You Are Here Location + Similitude, photography from Vera Saltzman, Heather Benning, Gabriela Garcia-Luna and Dennis J. Evans. Until March 29. Slate Gallery, 2078 Halifax St. Beyond Friberg: The Mounted Police in Art Until March 31. RCMP Heritage

Jason Cawood: Decades Addresses the concept of scanner as camera, and the process of interpreting an image removed from its original era and context. Until April 12. Neutral Ground, 1856 Scarth St. Chilly Scenes of Winter Show and sale presenting photography of Saskatchewan scenes. Until April 25. Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St. Photographic installation explores the relationship between personal belief and organized religion. Programmed in response to Soliloquy by Shirin Neshat. Until May 4. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

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EVENTS Shirin Neshat: Soliloquy A dual projection video installation by world renowned Iranian-American artist Shirin Neshat, complementing the work of Saskatchewan filmmaker and video installation artist Amalie Atkins. Until April 27. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

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

Barbara Steinman: The Giants’ Dance KC Adams: Birch Bark Ltd. Winnipeg artist KC Adams presents an installation of 24 porcelain birch bark sculptures. Until June 4. Sherwood Gallery, 6121 Rochdale Blvd.

Canadiana What does it mean to be Canadian? A celebration and examination of our country’s landscape through real and imagined images of the Canadian landscape by Canadian artists including Augustus Kenderdine, Dorothy Knowles and Ernest Luthi. Until June 14. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Amalie Atkins: we live on the edge of disaster and imagine we are in a musical Video installation highlighting the work of Saskatoon filmmaker Amalie Atkins. Until June 14. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Contemporary Canadian Landscape and Place The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts New exhibitions quarterly. Until July 31. Regina Centre Crossing, 1621 Albert St. Contemporary Canadian Landscape and Place The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts SaskCentral, 2055 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.

Oakland Gift and Fine Arts Oil and ink paintings by Chinese artists Lingtao Jiang and Huaiyi Tian. 2312 Smith St. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

PERFORMANCE

Sara Riel: The Long Journey Performed by Yvonne Chartrand. March 28, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 29, 7:30 p.m. March 30, 1:30 p.m. New Dance Horizons, 2207 Harvey St. Salt-Water Moon Until April 6. Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth St. How to Give Feedback Workshop for poets and performers Every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St. Vontrapped: The Sounds of Music Until June 13. Applause Dinner Theatre, lower level, 1975 Broad St.

SPECI A L EV E NTS

Problematizing Racialism Exploring the Complexities of Racialization and the Structuring Forces of Whiteness in the Lived Experiences of High School Social Studies, presented by Tana Burrows, Balfour Collegiate and U of R Faculty of Education. March 26, noon-1 p.m. U of R Education Building, Room 228, Teaching Preparation Centre 1914: A Turning Point in History and Culture Music and Death: The Great War as Turning Point March 26, 7-8:15 p.m.

Chewsday Challenge is a weekly board games night at Boston Pizza on north Albert Street. QC Photo by TROY FLEECE U of R John Archer Library, Archives Reading Room 2014 Forward Together Lecture I Shall Not Hate: A Message of Hope and Courage, presented by three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Izzeldin Abuelaish. March 26, 7:30-9 p.m. U of R Education Auditorium Regina Farmers’ Market March 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. U of R Research and Innovation Centre Atrium Early Signs of Spring Tour See bluebirds and other birdlife along Route 99/Valeport Marsh. March 29, 9 a.m.-noon Meet in the Royal Sask Museum parking lot, 2445 Albert St.

Regina Farmers’ Market March 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre, 2900 13th Ave. The Prairie: American Myths and Movies March 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m. U of R Administration Humanities Building - Room 348 ChewsDay Challenge Drop-in gathering of board game enthusiasts. Every Tuesday, 6 p.m.-midnight. Boston Pizza, 545 Albert St. N.

NEW MOVIES

Noah Drama Noah (Russell Crowe) is given a divine mission of building an ark to save creation from an impending flood.

Sabotage Action John “Breacher” Wharton (Arnold Schwarzenegger), the head of a Drug Enforcement Administration task force, leads his agents in a drug bust that yields millions of dollars. They pocket the loot, believing that their secret is safe. But when a mysterious assassin starts killing the task force members one by one, he believes it’s one of his own team and sets out to find who it is. Bad Words Comedy When he finds a loophole in the rules and regulations of the National Quill Spelling Bee, Guy Trilby (Jason Bateman), a 41-year-old high school dropout, enters. Cranky, badlybehaved and foul-mouthed,

he’s determined to win at all costs. Galaxy Cinemas 420 McCarthy Blvd. N. 306-522-9098 Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall Cinemas 3025 Gordon Rd.; 306-5853383 --Regina Public Library Theatre 2311 12th Ave.; 306-777-6104 Kramer Imax 2903 Powerhouse Dr. 306-522-4629 Rainbow Cinemas Golden Mile Shopping Centre 3806 Albert St.; 306-359-5250 Event listings are a free, community service offered by QC. Listings will be printed if space permits.

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Read my book #

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

J o a n n e W e b er

The Deaf House tackles complex issues of hearing loss The Deaf House promises to be a good read for those who don’t like to sleep at night. Imagine deciding to break up your family because you couldn’t hear them talking? The question that The Deaf House poses is “how to belong?” Especially when hearing loss is equivalent to having a Joanne Weber demonic figure loose at a switchboard gleefully connecting and disconnecting you, at will, to conversations around you. Some conversations are not worth

the bother, you might think, and some conversations are life changing or soul shattering. The point is, you might catch it or you might not. Even with the best technology in the world, one still remains at the mercy of not being able to hear sometimes and being able to hear sometimes. At best, it still allows for some partial belonging and at worse, it confuses everybody. If this is primarily what The Deaf House is about, it might not be worth the read as this has been said over and over again in a myriad of publications. This creative nonfiction memoir, however, explores the politics of language, whereby two languages struggled for domination in my mar-

riage and my family. Although I am profoundly deaf, I speak fluent English with my husband and daughters. At the same time, I fiercely clung to American Sign Language in order to maintain my identity. I also became a strong advocate for deaf education issues on a provincial and national level. As a young mother, I became an observer of the intimacy between my husband and our daughters, unable to participate fully because spoken English remained dominant in our home. For this reason, I separated from my husband and raised our two daughters alone. This move ironically exacerbated the difficulty of living solely within the hearing world, especially in the professional

and social arenas of my life. After several unsatisfying employment positions and my own admission that I still loved the father of my children, I reluctantly contacted my husband. The reunion renewed a nearly unbearable tension as I struggled to resolve the politics of language and culture in my own home. Many deaf and hard of hearing grapple with the question: How can I belong fully, completely, to a group of people? It is all there and more. Some people are losing sleep over this book, telling me that they are reading it far into the night and reporting bleary eyed for work the next day. This is a warning in case this book may be hazardous to your health.

Ask Ellie

Boyfriend’s ‘friend’ intent on ruining his relationship Q. My boyfriend of six months has had a female best friend. She’s tried breaking us up countless times. He would always vent to her over personal problems. He and I never really fought unless it was something stupid. Then she started to talk about all of our secrets. It was getting to the point where breaking up was the answer, because we were always fighting. He finally gave up on the friendship by telling her, “If you can’t respect my relationship, we can’t be friends.” He got me a ring. She actually stole it, and then gave it back. After all this, he’s thinking of being friends again... it’s like he doesn’t care. Should I dump him, even if I don’t want to? Annoyed Girlfriend A. This isn’t a “friendship,” it’s a drama that she looks for, and he feeds, just by talking to her. She does NOT respect the relationship, or either of you as people. She may want him for herself, or just loves to stir up crises.

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Either he dumps her, or you dump him.

Q. I’m a man, separated for a year after a long marriage. I’m mid-60s, and for the last five years could no longer accept my wife’s choice for both of us to live in a boring, frightened way, waiting for some final illness to get us. We’re both still healthy, and I still want to learn and do new things (I’m taking courses, rejoined a fitness club), love to travel, etc. Now that I’m on my own, I also want to date. I enjoy the company of women and am easily enthused when I meet someone I like. The problem I’m finding is that

some women have felt I’ve led them on if I didn’t want to talk about the long-term future after just a few dates. Dating after 25 years is more complicated than I thought, both from the online start and when you meet in person. Should I be cooler even with women I’m attracted to, or be natural and move on if they expect more too soon? One woman talked about moving together after we’d been out twice! Newbie on the Scene A. It’s a balance — natural warmth is always better, so don’t be cool and distant, but don’t rush into a series of consecutive dates, weekends together, and other signals that you’re getting attached right away. That’s what annoys women who are hoping for a lasting relationship and looking for those supposedly positive signs. Be honest that you’re not that long separated, and not yet finally divorced. If you have adult children and grandchildren, then your personal life is complex, as are the lives of

many women you’re likely to date. This means that rushing into a steady thing may involve and affect several others in the other person’s life and your own… so go slow. It’s all about truly getting to know someone, while not being unrealistic either positively or negatively. Also, it means seeing what areas would require compromise on your part, should you want the relationship to progress. You can still show enthusiasm about enjoying time when you’re with someone, while also being clear that you have a separate meaningful life and are not needy of an instant commitment. Share some of your new interests and see if the woman relates to them. Learn some of her interests, but also some of her quirks and tastes. If you soon realize she’s not a longterm companion, then scale back to a friendship only, or move on.

Q. My younger sister gets everything she wants, even now that

we’re adults. My parents just bought her a car, something they never did for me. Their answer is that she has children, I don’t. But I could also have used the financial help. How do I deal with this unfairness? Always Treated Differently A. There’s history here, as to how this dynamic developed… whether she was the much younger “baby,” had illnesses, or was just more demanding, which caused your parents to indulge her more. If you’re unsure of the underlying reasons, you could ask your parents why they’ve always done this. Or, you could accept that they recognized their grandchildren’s needs for their mother to have easy transportation. That said, you could say why you need some financial help, too… if they can afford it. Otherwise, be comfortable and proud that they probably see you as strong, competent, and independent.

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WINE WORLD #

BRUMONT GROS MANSE NG -SAUVIGNON

French Brumont hits the sweet spot By James Romanow Last summer Sairey and I decided to hike through the Gascony area of France on the Grande Randonée. The notion was to enjoy the great outdoors with healthful lunches of perhaps a stick of celery and a crumb or two of cheese. My reasoning was that the region was not particularly famous for its wine, so we could enjoy a scenic view of France. The route we were on was signposted as the Foie Gras Trail. No stop to relieve the aching feet was complete without some good Samaritan stopping their car to press a revivifying slice of fois gras on us. Grotty pubs where I would be loath to eat the fries insisted we try their pâté. The Gascons were also proud of their wine, as well they should be. The grapes are usually either some local nickname for a well-known varietal, or a completely obscure strain unseen since the 12th century. I gave up trying to figure out what we were drinking, and guzzled whatever was pressed on us. If you want to know why I did so, check out the Brumont white the SLGA has just listed. A mix of Gros Mareng and sauvignon (which may be any of a number of varietals, but most likely sauvignon blanc) this is a wine that hits that sweet spot similar to Semillon and sauvi-

gnon blends. This is a wine of great texture, crisp citrus flavours, exotic tropical fruits and — surprising in a white wine — solid tannic structure. If Thoreau ever drank this stuff he would have been out of the woods in a heartbeat, and spent his years like Rossini, simmering foie gras in port to serve over tenderloin. Brumont Gros Manseng-Sauvignon, France, 2012. $16 **** More great wines in Monday’s paper and on Twitter @drbooze.

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SHARP EATS #

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Get off the buffet line for South Asian food adventure By Jenn Sharp The quality of South Asian food in Saskatoon and Regina can be questionable at times. I’ll never forget the Indian buffet that advertised “authentic Indian cuisine.” While I realize expecting decent quality food on a buffet line is a bit of an oxymoron, this food was startlingly bland and greasy. The worst part was when the hot naan arrived at my table. It was nothing more than microwaved naan from Superstore (I know because I’ve bought it before). Gross. Upon talking to the manager, I was told that yes, everything was most certainly authentic and his chef was even from India. Right. That experience aside, there are some really great Indian buffets. My favourite in Saskatoon is a place serving Pakistani and Indian food called Kabab King; in Regina it’s Da India Curry House on Victoria. There are a lot of choices in both cities — it’s so popular in Regina there are four restaurants within a three-block radius on Vic alone. But to truly experience South Asian fare at its finest, you have to get off the buffet line. I’d heard great things about Caraway Grill Indian Bistro in Regina. The best perhaps, was that they don’t offer a buffet — an oddity in Saskatchewan, but one I appreciate. Owner Parveen Singh explained his reasoning: “It’s hard to control the quality and keep food fresh. It’s hard to know how much food to prepare.” Caraway Grill is a cozy and intimate spot — don’t come here to have a private conversation but do come for the food. When asked which dish he would recommend, my server got very excited about the Spinach Paneer and for good reason — it’s some of the best I’ve had anywhere. The Spicy Masala Lamb was on the oily side but this coconut and tamarind based dish from South India was excellent. I wouldn’t consid-

A variety of dishes from Spicy Bite in Saskatoon. QC photos by Jenn Sharp

er it spicy but you may disagree. The best part for me was the Roasted Cheese Tikka, unexpectedly firm roasted cottage cheese cubes marinated in a mild yellow curry and served with spicy mint chutney. Singh later brought out a sample of Aloo Tikki, a potato and green pea pancake with a mint and tamarind chutney that’s topped with yogurt. CJ Katz called the dish “sultry” in her Taste Regina column in the

Leader-Post last year, and it is just that. If you go, please try it. Several Indian and Bangladeshi friends recommend Mogul Divaan, Imperial Cuisine of Pakistan for the best and most authentic eats in Saskatoon. Unfortunately, the 22nd Street restaurant is closed for kitchen renovations. Spicy Bite was my second choice — the popular Eighth Street institution opened a second location on Third Avenue last year.

Cheese Tikka from Caraway Grill in Regina.

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SHARP EATS

The Spicy Lamb Masala and Spinach Paneer from Caraway Grill are flavourful and first-rate. QC photos by Jenn Sharp

Spicy Bite’s Bhindi Masala: lady fingers with onion, tomato, ginger and garlic sauce.

The downtown location does a brisk lunch business — come before noon if you want first dibs at the piping hot buffet line. I opted for à la carte: A delicately seasoned and moist Chicken Malai Tikka, Bhindi Masala curry and Prawn Vindaloo. I was asked which spice level for each dish and gave “spicy” a try for the vindaloo, a traditionally spicy dish anyways. While it definitely wasn’t anywhere close to some of the spicy food I ate in India last year, the complex flavours were

enough to make me want to lick the bowl. The best thing about Indian food, which also turns some people off of it, is the multiple spices used and their resulting flavours. It’s often hard to pinpoint what exactly you are putting in your mouth as so many of these spices aren’t used in traditional Canadian cuisine. It all makes for an excellent food adventure so get out there and give it a try. And then tell me all about it. jksharp@thestarphoenix.com

29TH ANNUAL VEGETARIAN BANQUET Presented by the Hindu Society of Saskatchewan: An elegant evening of fine Indian vegetarian cuisine and entertainment March 29, Prairieland Park (Saskatoon), 5:30 p.m.; Seating at 6:30 p.m. $65 adults; $55 seniors and students; $40 aged 10 and under For tickets contact Anu Kashyap at 306-380-9399 or Leela Sharma at 306-380-7737

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