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Ellie Gee (centre, bottom) of Saskatoon’s Saskatchewan Express “Twinkle Pom” cheer group makes faces at a friend across the mat during a break in the action at the Saskatchewan Provincial All Star Cheerleading Championship in Regina. QC Photo by Michael Bell

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Scientists like Tom Regier use Saskatchewan’s Canadian Light Source Synchrotron to study the smallest particles of life. Their discoveries lead to a better understanding of our world. QC photo by Michelle Berg

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IN THE CITY — 2 A moment in time: Photographer Michael Bell’s best shot of the week SPACES — 4 Regina home strikes an artful balance between vintage aesthetic and tasteful style ON THE COVER — 6 After 10 years, the synchrotron is still one of Canada’s most important scientific resources READ MY BOOK — 11 E. C. Blake’s Masks appeals to both adults and teens SHARP EATS — 12 New cookbook offers Prairie eating pure and simple

CROSSWORD/SUDOKU — 13 WINE WORLD — 14 A move to Latvian produced vodka shows solidarity with Ukraine Chelsi Gobeil has brought a swinging ’60s style to her home in Regina. QC Photo by BRYAN SCHLOSSER ON THE SCENE — 15 The Brighter Futures for Children event at Casino Regina raises over $65,000 OUTSIDE THE LINES — 16 Artist Stephanie McKay’s weekly colouring creation EVENTS — 17 This week in the Queen City: U of R Orchestra Concert, Best of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Family Studio Sunday at the MacKenzie Art Gallery

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’80s home gets ’60s style in ’14

By Ashley Martin WHO? Chelsi and Paul Gobeil WHAT/WHERE/WHEN? The 1960s style of their home, a two-storey in east Regina built in 1983. They bought the place in February 2011, moved in that May, and did some minor renovations — cosmetic stuff like painting, changing out the carpet in favour of hardwood, tiling the backsplash, replacing the countertop. The house has good bones, but it’s Chelsi’s style that fleshes it out.

WHY? Chelsi was swept up by the mid-century modern aesthetic from an early age, with her grandmother’s influence. “Her house was still ’60s but kind of classic, and going there was just seeing all these amazing vintage pieces that had stood the test of time and had sentimental value.”

When her grandmother passed away, Chelsi inherited some of her things and began her own collection in high school. She’d sneak her finds into the house, stashing them in the basement. “Then once I was bringing home chairs and stuff, I couldn’t hide it.

“I’m obsessed with the aesthetic (of the ’60s). I love the clean lines and how it looks and it’s just classic.”

HOW? There is a fine line to be drawn in vintage-style decorating, to successfully render a classic look but not overdo it.

“That’s my fear is it looking cluttered or like an old lady’s trinket collection everywhere or kitschy. I just want it to look classic and not like a museum.”

But Chelsi has struck a balance through two methods: Keeping a unique colour palette throughout the house — white walls with teal, yellow and pink accents — and grouping things as collections to minimize clutter.

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“(Paul) doesn’t like clutter and neither do I,” said Chelsi, who tries to get rid of an old thing whenever she brings in a new one. “As long as things are clean and neat and not too girly, I think he’s fine with it.”

Though she’s a hardcore Beatles fan (she met Paul McCartney this summer and got his signature tattooed on her wrist), she has avoided making the house a Beatles shrine.

She’ll show a special item, like the print her brother gave her for Christmas, which is on display in the front room. Otherwise, her Beatles collection has a place in a spare room upstairs.

Chelsi’s treasures usually come from garage sales, estate sales, eBay and thrift shopping — although that’s not as fruitful an avenue as it used to be. “Now there are so many people who are pickers. I’ll see stuff on UsedRegina (a) day later and totally jacked up prices.” UsedRegina isn’t always a bust though — she did find her favourite piece on the site, the teal couch in the front room. “It was way less than I had budgeted” for a sofa, she said.

Chelsi is a do-it-yourself kind of woman.

If she finds a piece in imperfect shape, she’ll fix it up. The cabinet in the front room got a second life with her, as did the Eames dining chairs, which she got for $1 each.

With their first baby on the way, Chelsi is not looking forward to the prospect of babyproofing. With all the small items she has on display, it’s going to be a lot of work. “I think I’m going to have to glue some of it down, bolt some of the stuff to the ground.”

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It’s one of the top labs for this kind of research in the world. — Mauricio Barbi

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Accelerating knowledge

Scientists come to Saskatchewan from all over the world to use the Canadian Light Source Synchrotron, located on the University of Saskatchewan campus. QC Photo by GREG PENDER

By Sean Trembath Saskatoon’s synchrotron is a lot to take in.

Located on the University of Saskatchewan campus, the device is massive, sprawled out across a huge, warehouse-like space.

To an untrained observer, it’s an incomprehensible jumble of brushed steel and cables. To the researchers

who clamour for time there, it’s one of Canada’s most important scientific resources.

For all its size, the synchrotron’s purpose is to reveal the incredibly small. The intense light beams generated by flinging electrons around at near light speed allow scientists to see the tiny particles that make up our world.

The knowledge gained is appli-

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cable in a vast variety of fields, for both raw science and industry.

“It’s one of the top labs for this kind of research in the world. It’s cutting edge technology that we have there, with beamlines that can

provide capabities that few other labs on the planet can. When I say few, I mean you can count them on your hand,” says Mauricio Barbi, a University of Regina physicist who uses the synchrotron to study dinosaur bones and skin.

It’s been almost 10 years since the grand opening of the facility, which saw CBC TV news anchor Peter Mansbridge broadcast live from atop

the equipment. Over 1,700 researchers have taken more than 26,000 shifts with the equipment. Recently, they surpassed 1,000 total peer-reviewed papers published with their findings.

The synchrotron’s main function is the advancement of knowledge, but it has also put the U of S, the city and the province on the worldwide scientific map.

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This is a province, and a city, that really saw an opportunity, and grabbed the proverbial brass ring.

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In the 1990s, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Canada’s federal funding agency for science, did a study on what kind of research facility would best serve the country. A synchrotron was the best investment for Canada to make, says Jeff Cutler, director of industrial science for Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLS), the non-profit organization that built and now administrates the synchrotron.

The next question was where. It came down to either the U of S or the University of Western Ontario. Western had a geographical advantage, with more universities in the area meaning there were more scientists nearby to use the facility.

The U of S, on the other hand, had the Saskatchewan Accelerator Laboratory (SAL), a smaller linear particle accelerator finished in 1962. Having the SAL meant a lot of the knowledge base required to build and maintain such a device was already in place.

Convincing NSERC to build in Saskatoon was a joint effort between the university and both levels of local government.

“This is a province, and a city, that really saw an opportunity, and grabbed the proverbial brass ring,” Cutler says.

The facility opened with seven beamlines, each of which pulls a specific type of light from the central ring that contains the accelerated electrons. Each beamline is useful in different types of science. Researchers wishing to come to the facility apply for time on the beamline that best suits their work.

As researchers demanded different types of light, the facility expanded.

There are now 15 beamlines, with eight more under construction.

“We’ve done more, and grown faster, than I anticipated,” Cutler says.

“These places are organic. They’re always growing, and adding new pieces of equipment.”

Research time is precious. Some beamlines have more than twice as many applicants as there are time slots. The application process is rigorous.

Twice a year, CLS opens up to proposals. Researchers from around the

PhD candidate Jessica Stromberg looks at the distribution of different elements in maps of pyrite grain at the synchrotron. QC photo by Michelle Berg

world submit their work. Applications go to an international panel of scientists who grade them based on their soundness and their potential impact on the scientific world.

“It’s stressful waiting for your reviews to come back,” says Jessica Stromberg, a PhD student from Western who is at the CLS for the second time.

Once the proposals are graded, administrators look at a ranked list, figure out how much time is available, and essentially draw a line, according to Cutler. Those who don’t make the cut are given feedback, and have

a chance to reapply during the next round of proposals.

Time is assigned in eight-hour shifts. Typically, a research team has 48 to 72 hours with their chosen beamline. There is no time to waste.

Many of the work areas have couches, which researchers use to catch whatever sleep they can between experiments.

CLS time is almost entirely observation. Teams get as much data as they can, then take it back home and start the arduous process of analysis.

“You can take a 24-hour shift and

get enough data to last you a year of head-scratching,” says Zachery Belak, head of research and development for local company Shutout Solutions, which uses the device to observe silver nanoparticles for cleaning products.

Shutout is an example of the industrial use of the facility. As much as 25 per cent of beam time goes to paying customers. Clients range from huge multinational corporations like Boeing to much smaller operations like Shutout.

In attracting these international companies and scientists, CLS has

established Saskatchewan within the worldwide scientific community.

While research will always be the focus, having such an important piece of equipment is also a major source of prestige.

“There’s no question the CLS is a beacon of science, not just for the university, but the city and the province,” Cutler says.

“This is an international facility.

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There’s only so many synchrotrons, and so much beam time available, so it’s exciting to be able to come here.

— Jessica Stromberg

PONDERING PRE-HISTORIC PARTICLES

GOLD RESEARCH NOT IN VAIN

Jessica Stromberg uses the synchrotron to study gold and other elements that form in the same areas.

The research could be used for predicting where gold veins develop. QC photos by Michelle Berg

Researcher Mauricio Barbi with a dinosaur skin sample. He uses the synchrotron to study samples taken from dinosaurs that were found in Saskatchewan and Alberta. QC Photo by Gord Waldner For Mauricio Barbi, the light provided by the CLS illuminates the distant past. While others look at soil samples or chemical compounds, the University of Saskatchewan physics professor points the beams at something he has been curious about since he was young — dinosaurs.

Barbi uses the CLS to look at dinosaur bones and skin. Many of his samples come from right here in Saskatchewan, in the form of the famous Tyrannosaurus Rex found near Eastend. Others come from nearby Alberta.

“It’s quite good luck that I have a lab like CLS, and also these dinosaurs, in my backyard,” says Barbi.

Barbi explores several questions in his dinosaur work. The bones give clues about how certain species lived, how they moved and what they ate.

The skin does some of the same, but also sheds light on what colour the dinosaurs might have been.

Dinosaurs have never been Barbi’s primary subject of research. He studies very high-energy physics, having worked at particle accelerators in Switzerland and Germany. He chose physics over paleontology early in his academic career.

“My physics side spoke louder than my paleo

side, but I always liked dinosaurs, and prehistory,” he says.

Originally from Brazil, Barbi settled in Regina after his wife got pregnant. While focused on his regular physics work, he started volunteering at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum dusting dinosaur bones as a hobby. After a while, a curator there started talking about how he could use his physics expertise to learn more about the ancient creatures.

What started as a side project for Barbi has evolved into a full-blown research stream.

“There’s no way back now. It’s no longer just a hobby. It’s the real stuff,” he says.

Barbi has used several of the synchrotron’s beamlines, depending on what type of data he is trying to collect. He also has his eye on some of the newer lines being constructed.

Having worked with accelerators across the globe, he has nothing but good things to say about the Saskatchewan facility.

“CLS is really on the map in the international community. People come here all the way from China. They could have gone to Europe , but they come here because of the capabilities, and the high quality of the CLS,” Barbi says.

The beamline itself is housed in a lead-lined Jessica Stromberg is ecstatic to be spending hutch. The X-rays would be extremely dangerous three days in a tightly packed corner of the CLS. to any humans exposed, but there are several lay“It’s one of those things not everyone gets to ers of safety built into the process. do. There’s only so many synchrotrons, and so Most of the actual operamuch beam time available, tion of the machinery is taken so it’s exciting to be able to care of by in-house CLS come here,” says the Universcientists. sity of Western Ontario PhD “They set everything student. up, and basically all I do is She is in Saskatoon to stick my samples on there,” study gold. More specifically, Stromberg says. she and two other scientists They are collecting several from Western are observing, types of data. In the future, at a molecular level, gold and Stromberg’s research could other elements that form in help predict how and where the same areas of the Earth. gold veins have developed.

“In this case, it’s to better She won’t see much of understand the veins that Saskatoon, but as a young are there. To understand how scientist, she knows about they formed and what the the city. conditions were like,” she Jessica Stromberg explains the hard “It’s the only synchrotron says.

X-ray mapping device at the synchrotron. in Canada, so it kind of puts The beamline Stromberg itself on the map,” she says. is working with is called VESPERS. It’s a type of Any time not sleeping will be spent gathering X-ray generated by the massive amount of energy information. flying around the synchrotron.

“On this trip, I have nine eight hour shifts. So “Basically you get a higher intensity light. As basically three days straight of data collection,” you’re accelerating the electrons around the Stromberg says. beam, they’re emitting X-rays that are seven to 10 You get the impression she wouldn’t have it any orders of magnitude brighter than a regular X-ray,” other way. she says.

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Before I started, I kind of had that misconception that we’re the small guy. But really, the whole way the CLS has been set up, it’s just been very easy for us to access this equipment. — Zachery Belak

THE FUTURE OF DISINFECTANTS For many athletes, silver means you didn’t win gold. Shutout Solutions is using silver to put itself at the head of the pack.

The Saskatoon company is using silver nanoparticles — extremely tiny bits of the precious metal — to revolutionize disinfectant technology, and the synchrotron is essential to their research.

“There’s such a small amount (of nanoparticles) that there’s no way to detect them without the synchrotron,” says Zachery Belak, research chemist and head of research and development for Shutout.

Silver nanoparticles are nontoxic to humans, and environmentally friendly, but also act as a disinfectant, Belak says.

Shutout’s first product is a spray used to combat sports odours, but the company is looking towards many other applications in the medical and industrial sectors.

One particularly fascinating line of study is for disinfectants that keep working after you’re done cleaning.

“The problem with most disinfecting cleaners is, you disinfect a surface, but as soon as you wipe it off, the next person to touch the hand rail or the doorknob, bacteria and fungi are put back on the surface,” he says.

With silver, it may be possible to create a solution that keeps working after the cleaning process is done.

Imagine doorknobs that keep themselves clean long after a spray has been applied.

“That way, if someone touches the doorknob, it will actually sterilize itself before the next person touches it,” Belak says.

Such a solution could be invaluable in hospitals, where the spread of sickness is a constant concern, or in schools and workplaces. Self-disinfecting surfaces could prevent the transmission of flus and other sicknesses, leading to a more productive work or education environment.

There’s still a long way to go, which is where the synchrotron comes in.

Shutout Solutions’s Zachery Belak is developing a spray that will self-disinfect, an invaluable solution for hospitals, schools and workplaces. QC photo by Michelle Berg “Not a whole lot is known about these particles — the best size, shape, method of stabilizing them, method of making them — to give the best antimicrobial effects,” Belak says.

Belak works with chemists at the U of S to create different sizes and shapes of silver nanoparticles. Then

they can put them into a beamline at the synchrotron to see how exactly they are working at a molecular level.

“You can actually tell what form the silver is in, and you get all sorts of detailed information about what these silver particles are doing at a very microscopic level.”

As a small, local company, Shutout’s ability to use and learn from the synchrotron shows that it’s not just for the huge, multinational corporations.

“Before I started, I kind of had that misconception that we’re the small guy. But really, the whole way the CLS has been set up, it’s just been very

easy for us to access this equipment.

It’s been cost-effective, and it’s been a great help for our research,” Belak says.

“If anyone says the synchrotron only caters to billion-dollar oil companies, in our experience that’s not true at all.”

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Masks appeals to both adults and teens As an author, I’ve always swung back and forth between books for younger readers and books for adults. When I was starting out I was sure I’d primarily be a young adult (YA) author, but I’ve actually had as much success writing for adults.

With my latest novel Masks — written under the pseudonym E.C. Blake, published by DAW Books in New York and sold in bookstores in hardcover all over the world — I’ve managed to straddle both worlds, featuring a teenaged character in a book both teens and adults will enjoy.

Masks is the first novel in a series that continues with Shadows this August and Faces in spring 2015. In the land of Aygrima, magic is a gift possessed by a very small percentage of the population, with the ruling Autarch himself the most powerfully gifted of all. At age 15, citizens are recognized as adults and must don the spell-infused Masks whenever they are in public.

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Prairie eating pure and simple

By Jenn Sharp Despite the overload of diets and weight loss solutions out there, obesity rates are higher than ever. New information comes out (seemingly) daily on what foods to eat for health, weight loss, reducing inflammation and cancer prevention; the list goes on and on. It’s no wonder people get overwhelmed and give up on eating healthy.

A new book is targeted at people living on the Prairies that want to eat well and either lose or maintain their weight. The Pure Prairie Eating Plan was written

by Catherine Chan and Rhonda Bell, both nutrition professors at the University of Alberta.

The book combines the best of both worlds. It’s a no-gimmick, easy-to-follow eating plan that includes a range of healthy foods, many of which are grown on the Prairies. Weekly eating plans are included, along with a range of recipes, all with nutrition information. Facts about Canadiangrown products and healthy substitutions are there as well, making the Pure Prairie Eating Plan part cookbook, part food education bible.

While I’ve read other cookbooks with a fancier, glossier design, I appreciate this book for its simplicity, bright pictures and easy-to-read format. More so, I love the fact that it encourages people to get to know their local food products and experiment in the kitchen.

To order your copy, visit amazon.ca or McNally Robinson in Saskatoon. For more information or to order an e-book, go to: www. pureprairie.ca.

The following are just a couple of the varied recipes you’ll find in the Pure Prairie Eating Plan. We tested out a few for ourselves at QC and I can assure you that everything was delicious.

Mixed Grain and Lentil Pilaf This dish is packed with filling protein, healthy carbohydrates and vitamins. It also makes an excellent side dish for any kind of meat or poultry (reduce serving size to ½ cup). Leftovers can be used in a salad the next day.

Serves 8 – serving size 1 cup INGREDIENTS: > 4 cups water > ½ cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed > ¼ cup uncooked bulgur > ¼ cup uncooked quinoa > 1 tbsp canola oil > 1 cup diced onions > 1 cup diced green or red bell peppers

> 4 oz sliced mushrooms > ¼ cup sliced almonds or pecans, toasted > ¼ cup chopped parsley or mint > 1 tbsp canola oil > ½ tsp salt > 3 oz reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large saucepan, bring the water and lentils to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to mediumlow, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

2. Stir in the bulgur and quinoa. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the lentils are just tender.

Mixed Grain and Lentil Pilaf. QC photo and food styling by Michelle Berg

Drain in a fine mesh sieve.

3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook the onions and peppers 4 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes or until the edges begin to brown, stirring occa-

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4. Remove from heat, gently stir in the drained lentil mixture, almonds, parsley, salt and second 1 tbsp canola oil.

5. Sprinkle with feta cheese and gently fold in until just combined.

Yam “Fries” with Cajun Dipping Sauce Yams are a good source of fibre and potassium. If you want an extra boost of beta-carotene and a lower glycemic index, use sweet potatoes instead of yams. Try other spices such as cumin, chili powder or cinnamon for a different taste.

Serves 6 – serving size ½ cup

Yam Fries with Cajun Dipping Sauce. QC photo and food styling by Michelle Berg

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. Peel yams and cut in half lengthwise. Then slice into 1 cm slices, and finally into 2.5 cm

INGREDIENTS: > 1 ½ lb yams > 2 tbsp canola oil > 1 tsp smoked paprika > ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper Cajun Dipping Sauce: > ¾ cup fat-free sour cream > 1 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce or Tabasco sauce > 1 medium garlic clove, minced

strips to resemble fries.

3. Place yams in a large bowl. Drizzle canola oil and toss gently, yet thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle with paprika and black pepper, and toss gently.

4. Arrange yams in a single layer on baking

sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning with a spatula after 20 minutes, or until beginning to brown.

5. Serve immediately for peak flavour and texture.

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No Russian vodka in Sask.? Not a problem

By James Romanow

Brad Wall recently strode the world like a colossus, holding a Saskatchewan stoplight to the iron boot of tyranny. He ordered the SLGA to stop selling Russian vodka. Take that! (He later rescinded the order.)

As it happens the province only stocks one Russian vodka, and it isn’t even a terribly popular label. This is curious as two of the steadiest vodka sellers I presumed to be Russian — Stolichnaya and Moskovskaya — were unscathed.

Way back in the 1970s when Pepsi signed a trade agreement with the Soviet Union, they ran into the problem of repatriating earnings. The easiest way was in trade goods. Pepsi, very quietly became the sole importer for Moskovskaya, and I think Stoli. And thus Russian vodka was introduced to the market and the boom in premium vodka began.

A friend’s mother introduced me to Moskovskaya, which she, a good central European, kept in the

freezer. It has a slightly more floral palate to the oily/ peppery Stoli palate. I drink both and usually have a Moskovskaya in the liquor cabinet, partly just to remember Edie.

Stoli eventually won the marketing wars in the ’80s. Since then both distilleries have moved to less corrupt Latvia, where trading is a lot easier. Throughout the boom the bottles maintained their Soviet label design. These days, the old label looked more sad than traditional. The Latvians recently refreshed the labels with subtle touches that keep them recognizable while very attractive.

Whether you drink your vodka out of the freezer, with a twist or in a tonic, give both of these a try.

They’re great. Think of it as solidarity with Ukraine.

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BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN

The future will be brighter for the SCEP CENTRE and the Regina Early Learning Centre, two of Regina’s most effective and well known early childhood programs, following the Brighter Futures For Children event held March 27 at the Casino Regina Show Lounge.

The event included entertainment from Regina artists Spellbound, The Billy Grind Band featuring Conrad Bigknife, and The Darke Hall Five. In addition, the event’s carnival atmosphere also included a giant silent auction, a WestJet Raffle, a pedal fire engine raffle and balloon pops.

Although the final figures have yet to be tabulated, organizers estimated that the fundraiser, which drew 450 patrons, will raise in excess of $65,000. All proceeds from the event will support the work of the SCEP Centre and the Regina Early Learning Centre.

Founded in 1968, SCEP Centre Early Intervention and Training Services is an intensive, early intervention day program for preschool children ages two to five years with complex needs, and for their families. Founded

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1. Stacey Lolacher and Kevin Barry 2. Jessica Madiratta and Anita Bergman sell raffle tickets.

3. Natasha Birnie, Carmen Fayant, and Candace Lange sell prize balloons.

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

Last week’s QC colouring contest winner was Mia Kliman.

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What you need to know to plan your week.

Send events to qc@leaderpost.com

Until April 3. Dunlop Gallery, RPL Central Library, 2311 12th Ave.

MUSIC

Wedn esd ay, A p r il 2

Ken Gillespie: Western Textures Landscape artist from B.C. Opening reception April 4, 5-8 p.m.

Until April 30.

Assiniboia Gallery, 2266 Smith St.

Brushworks Art Guild Spring Show and Sale April 4, 1-9 p.m.

April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

April 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Neil Balkwill Art Centre, 2420 Elphinstone St.

Bend Sinister O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St. Wednesday Night Folk: The Jake Ian Trio Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney WayBack Wednesdays with Leather Cobra McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. Th ursday, A pr il 3 Music Dept. Recital Noon-1 p.m., U of R Riddell Centre Crush Area Florian Hoefner Group 8 p.m., German Club 1727 St. John St.

Sunday Art Market Every second Sunday. 3:30-7 p.m.

Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre, 2900 13th Ave.

Pop the Trunk The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E.

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

Queen City Rocks The Wolf’s battle of the bands The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Slates, The Jump Off O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St. Flipmode Featuring The Bureau and guests. 9 p.m., Flip Eatery, 1970 Hamilton St. Pick Pocket, Mother Night McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. Frid ay, A pr il 4 Pop the Trunk The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. Mudmen Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Slow Motion Walter McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. Nachtterror The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. S at urd ay, A pr il 5 Musica Cattedrale U of R choirs in concert

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Bend Sinister with band members Joseph Blood, left, and Dana Hodgson will perform Wednesday at O’Hanlon’s. File Photo 3-4:30 p.m., Holy Rosary Cathedral, 2104 Garnet St.

The Club at the Exchange 2431 Eighth Ave.

Fortuna Ristorante Italiano, 3215 E. Quance St.

Pop the Trunk The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E.

Fefe Dobson with Courage My Love Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

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Across the Border Regina Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m., Conexus Arts Centre 200 Lakeshore Dr. Slow Motion Walter McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

Monday, A pril 7 Monday Night Jazz & Blues: Whiteboy Slim Bushwakker 2206 Dewdney Ave.

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Weekly Drum Circle Instruments provided 7:30-9 p.m. The Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr. Call Mike at 306-550-3911.

Steve Brockley Band

Rick Harris Jazz

Electric Kitten YQR Nite Club, 1475 Toronto St.

U of R Orchestra Concert 8-9:30 p.m., U of R Riddell Centre University Theatre Rick Harris Jazz Fortuna Ristorante Italiano, 3215 E. Quance St.

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Paper Exhibition opening and anniversary celebration: April 3, 5-8 p.m. Exhibit until May 10.

Slate Fine Art Gallery, 2078

Halifax St. Annual Salon Show Until April 5. Art Gallery of Regina, 2420 Elphinstone St. 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. Ian Johnston: Reinventing Consumption A three-room installation featuring sculptures examining creation and consumption.

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. 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.

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EVENTS Stars and Strollers Every Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall, 3025 Gordon Rd.

Barbara Steinman: The Giants’ Dance 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.

Bake A Difference Combat bullying through baking; spread kindness with a cookie.

Every Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.

Sweet Ambrosia Bakeshoppe, 230 Winnipeg St. N.

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.

Family Storytime Dropin April 2, 6:30-7 p.m.

RPL Sherwood Village Branch, 6121 Rochdale Blvd.

Imagine No Bullying concert Featuring Codie Prevost and Stephen Maguire April 2, 7 p.m. Ecole White City School, White City

Canadiana What does it mean to be Canadian?

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.

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

Oakland Gift and Fine Arts Oil and ink paintings by Chinese artists Lingtao Jiang and Huaiyi Tian.

Kenny Hotz, left, and Spencer ‘Spenny’ Rice will perform in Kenny vs. Spenny vs. Canada Friday at The Owl. File Photo

2312 Smith St. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Rodney Carrington April 4, 7 p.m.

Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Kenny vs. Spenny vs. Canada April 4, 8 p.m.

The Owl, U of R Riddell Centre Best of the 2014 Winnipeg Comedy Festival Featuring Derek Edwards, Graham Chittenden, Jen Grant, hosted by Dave Hemstad April 5, 8 p.m.

Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. The Laugh Shop Live standup every Saturday night, 9:30 p.m. Ramada Hotel, 1818 Victoria Ave.

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Home Brew Student festival of creation

and performance.

April 2-5, 7:30-9 p.m.

U of R Riddell Centre room 176

night, 8-11 p.m.

Cathedral Freehouse, 2062 Albert St.

Readers’ Summit Showcase of Sask. authors April 3-6, various times RPL Central Library, 2311-12th Ave. Registration is required; call 306.777.6120

Operation Swing April 4, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Latin Fusion, 2837 Saskatchewan Dr.

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.

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Wednesday Night Salsa Hosted by Regina Salseros.

Every second Wednesday

Minus One Club singles dance April 4, 8 p.m.

2134 Winnipeg St. The Last Waltz supper and dance Regina Ballroom Dancing Club April 5, 5:30 p.m.

Conexus Arts Centre Latin Lounge First Monday of the month.

Hosted by Cubaneate Dance.

April 7, 8-11:30 p.m.

Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

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Storybag Dropin April 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

RPL Sunrise Branch, 3130 E. Woodhams Dr.

Storybag Dropin April 3, 9:30-11 a.m.

RPL George Bothwell Branch, Southland Mall Family Storytime Dropin April 3, 10-10:30 a.m.

RPL Glen Elm Branch, 1601 Dewdney Ave. E. Mainly Mother Goose Dropin April 3, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

RPL Regent Place Branch, 331 Albert St. Indoor Playground Dropin April 4, 9 a.m.-noon South Leisure Centre, 170 Sunset Dr.

Preschool Storytime Dropin April 4, 10:15-10:45 a.m.

RPL Regent Place Branch, 331 Albert St. Family Storytime Dropin April 4, 1-1:30 p.m.

RPL Regent Place Branch, 331 Albert St. Young Explorers Interactive learning, film and supper for 9-12-year-olds. $18. Register at 306-787-7271.

April 4, 5:30-9 p.m.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 2445 Albert St. Sonlight Christian Preschool Sale April 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sonlight Christian Church, 139 Cannon St. Build and Grow Clinics Build a special feature project. For children age 5 and up.

Every Saturday, 10 a.m.

Lowes, 4555 Gordon Rd. Mainly Mother Goose Dropin April 5, 10:30-11 a.m.

RPL Central Children’s Library, 2311 12th Ave. Family Favourites films Enjoy a favourite film for just $2.50. This week: Alvin and the Chipmunks Saturday, 11 a.m. Galaxy Cinemas, 420 McCarthy Blvd. N.

Family Storytime Dropin April 4, 10-10:30 a.m.

RPL Glen Elm Branch, 1601 Dewdney Ave. E.

Science Centre family activities Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.

This week: Wildlife Rescue!

Learn about how science is saving lives of wildlife affected by oil spills in the ocean and help clean a feather!

Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr.

Mom and Tot Bored Meetings Hosted by Kate Murray, 306216-2511. Weekly meetings Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.

Early Learning Family Centre, Scott Collegiate, 3350 7th Ave.

Megamunch Club Interactive learning for children aged 5-8. $15. Register at 306-787-7271.

April 6, 1-4 p.m. Royal Saskatchewan Museum Discovery Room, 2445 Albert St.

Storybag Dropin April 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

RPL Sunrise Branch, 3130 E. Woodhams Dr.

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EVENTS Family Studio Sundays Every Sunday, 2-4 p.m.

MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Parent and Preschooler Jungle Gym April 7, 9:30-11 a.m.

Al Ritchie Family Wellness Centre, Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre, 445 14th Ave. Storybag Dropin April 7, 10-11:30 a.m.

RPL Prince of Wales Branch, 445 14th Ave.

Science Time for Tots Interactive workshop aimed at early learners.

Every Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m.

Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Storybag Dropin April 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

RPL Sunrise Branch, 3130 E. Woodhams Dr.

Catch top amateur boxing in Battle of the Prairies X, featuring the Lonsdale Boxing Club vs. Western Canada, Friday at the Conexus Arts Centre. File Photo Church, mops@rosewoodpark.ca Regina Newcomers Club reginanewcomersclub@gmail. com

Preschool Storytime Dropin April 8, 9:45 a.m.-noon RPL Regent Place Branch, 331 Albert St.

Time Out For Parents Al Ritchie Family Wellness Centre, 2250 Lindsay St., 306525-4989; arfwp@sasktel.net

Family Storytime Dropin April 8, 10-11:30 a.m.

RPL Prince of Wales Branch, 445 14th Ave.

Y’s Moms Group YMCA, 2400 13th Ave., 306757-9622

Toddler Time Dropin April 8, 10:30-11 a.m.

RPL Regent Place Branch, 331 Albert St. Family Storytime Dropin April 8, 6:30-7 p.m.

RPL Sherwood Village Branch, 6121 Rochdale Blvd.

---Mom’s Morning Out 3200 Avonhurst Dr., swalter@ sasktel.net Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) Rosewood Park Alliance

Tartan Tea Hosted by Sons of Scotland Camp Balmoral #177. Tea/ coffee, dessert and entertainment. $5.

April 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 3337 15th Ave.

Galaxy Cinemas 420 McCarthy Blvd. N. 306-522-9098

Raise a Reader/Kard Sharks sports cards and memorabilia show April 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Conexus Arts Centre, Jacqui Schumiatcher Room

Rainbow Cinemas Golden Mile Shopping Centre 3806 Albert St.; 306-359-5250 --A Field in England Drama Amid the Civil War in 17thCentury England, a group of deserters flees through an overgrown field. Captured by an alchemist, the men are forced to help him search to find a hidden treasure that he believes is buried in the field.

Annual Easter Tea April 6, sittings at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Purchase advanced tickets ($8) at the Conservatory.

Regina Floral Conservatory, 1450B Fourth Ave.

Family Storytime Dropin April 7, 7-7:30 p.m.

RPL Central Children’s Library, 2311 12th Ave.

Y’s Moms Group for Multiples YMCA, 2400 13th Ave., meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.

YWCA Regina 1940 McIntyre St., 306-5252141

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CCE Heritage Lecture 2014 Featuring Wilma Bell-Wessel, George Maslany and Ken Mitchell.

April 2, 7:30 p.m.

College Avenue Campus, Gallery Building Room 106

Monthly Ales brewing club Meeting April 2, 8 p.m.

Bushwakker basement clubroom, 2206 Dewdney Ave. From Landing Harbour to Harbour Landing Presentation by Will Chabun April 4, noon U of R College Avenue Campus, Gallery Building room 106 My Life Journey Presentation by Paul Antrobus April 4, 1:30 p.m.

U of R College Avenue Campus, Gallery Building room 106 Bad Humours — or Evil Demons? Demonic Possession Cases in Early Modern Europe Presented by Yvonne Petry.

April 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

U of R Administration-Humanities Building Room 348 Book Sale April 4, 4-7 p.m.

Knox-Metropolitan Church, 2340 Victoria Ave. STARS Air Ambulance fund-

raiser Featuring Paul Brandt and Codie Prevost, a live auction, silent auction, wine wall and 50/50 draw. Call 306-5647939 for tickets.

April 4, 6 p.m. Delta Regina, 1919 Saskatchewan Dr. Battle of the Prairies X Lonsdale Boxing Club vs.

Western Canada April 4, 8 p.m.

Conexus Arts Centre Regina Farmers’ Market April 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre, 2900 13th Ave. Book and Bake Sale April 5, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Knox-Metropolitan Church, 2340 Victoria Ave. Charity Sale April 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Martin Luther Manor, 2536 Parliament Ave. ALW Table Tennis Demo April 5, 1:30 p.m.

U of R College Avenue campus, Gallery Building room 106

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ChewsDay Challenge Dropin gathering of board game enthusiasts.

Every Tuesday, 6 p.m.-midnight.

Boston Pizza, 545 Albert St. N.

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My Prairie Home Rae Spoon’s meditative and melancholic journey as a trans person and musician. Directed

by Chelsea McMullan. Hosted

by Queer City Cinema and TransSask Support Services.

April 2, 7:30 p.m.

The Artesian, 2627 13th Ave.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier Action Two years after The Avengers’ events, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) lives in Washington, D.C., struggling to adapt to modern society.

When a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent is murdered, Steve must team up with Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), a.k.a.

Black Widow, to uncover the assailant’s plan while also battling a threat from his past: the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) from Soviet Russia.

Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall Cinemas 3025 Gordon Rd.; 306-5853383

The Grandmaster Action/Drama The story of martial-arts master Ip Man, the man who trained Bruce Lee. Regina Public Library Theatre 2311 12th Ave.; 306-777-6104 --Flight of the Butterflies Documentary Join hundreds of millions of butterflies on an amazing journey to a remote and secret hideaway in the mountains of Mexico.

Kenya: Animal Kingdom Documentary Discover Kenya’s famous fauna in their natural habitat, including the Big Five — lions, African elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards and black rhinos — as well as giraffe, hippos and cheetahs. Meet two fearless young Maasai and follow them on their ritual safari.

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