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According to the Saskatoon Business and Achievement Excellence (SABEX) Awards, Kavia Auto Body is the best small business of 2009. Started in 1984 by Lalji Kavia, the business at 440 1st Ave. North has stayed in the family, and is now headed by Lalji’s son Raj Kavia. “We’ve developed a good reputation and as a result are always very busy,” Raj Kavia said. He explains the reason for the business’s success over the past 25 years is due to its areas of expertise. “We do all makes and models but we’ve earned a reputation for doing imports. On any given day you’ll see our shop filled with makes like Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, Volkswagen, Acura, Subaru, Audi, Lexus, Toyota, Honda and other import cars.” Kavia says his dad started the business after emigrating from England. “Being from Europe saw us tinkering with more imports and that led to our client base.” Most of the high end and import dealers - including Mercedes Benz, Acura, Volkswagen and Subaru to name a few - have chosen Kavia Auto Body. He says this is because his shop’s dedication to quality and care is well-known. 2

“We’re really good at what we do. And we’re very fussy. We won’t let a car leave our shop until it’s perfect. That’s why we’ve been so successful for 25 years. ” “We pay massive attention to detail plus we are incredibly professional. Everywhere from the reception area to the shop area is clean and organized. It’s because every one here really cares about what they do.” Kavia Auto Body can back up its dedication to quality with proven certification. The shop is SGI accredited and is a Certified First facility, meaning all the paintwork they do is guaranteed for as long as you own the vehicle. It also means that the shop’s quality has been approved by Underwriters Laboratories, part of which requires a customer satisfaction rating of 95 per cent or higher. Kavia Auto Body is also one of the first businesses in the city to be a CAA Collision facility. Customers who have work done at Kavia and are CAA members will earn dollars that can be used to purchase a variety of CAA Saskatchewan products and services. Here’s another fact that proves Kavia Auto Body’s reliability: more than 90 per cent of their business comes from previous customers and referrals. The business also cares about the environment. We are commited to using waterborne paint in the fall of 2009.

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“We wanted to be one of the first shops in Saskatoon to make the switch, to do our bit for the environment.” Kavia’s decision to renovate the former Rainbow Car Wash building is another sign of his dedication to the community. “The building has historic value in that it served as the garage for Saskatoon Transit in the 1950s. We spent six months renovation it so this precious building could be preserved for the community.” In 2007, they moved from their old location to the new downtown location. The move meant a larger space, more equipment and staff, and a more visible, convenient location. The end result is that Kavia started processing vehicles faster while maintaining a high level of quality. Customers also enjoy extended hours. The shop is open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to noon on Saturdays. “It’s just another way we have of serving our customers, whom we thank for their continued support.” Be sure to visit Kavia Auto Body Inc. and its expert staff at 440 1st Ave.North. You can call the shop at 242-2733 or visit its website at www.kavia.ca.

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Riversdale comes of age Index Section A

Human Interest......................3-5,7-8,17 Sports & Travel.............................. 10-12 Home & Garden...................... 13-16,18 Green Lane......................................... 6 Business & Technology.................. 19-20 Career Spotlight............................ 22-23 Section B

Healthy Lifestyles............................... 2-7 Activities & Events........................... 9, 19 Genealogy......................................... 10 Heart Warming Animal “Tails”............ 11 Fashion on Location...................... 12-14 Image & Self-Development.................. 15 Journey of faith.................................. 16 Community Affairs.............................. 17 Of Community Interest ...................... 18 Experience Saskatoon......................... 20 On The Edge................................ 22-23

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“There is a different air about it,” he said. “There is an influx of new businesses and artistic-based organizations. The 300 block of 20th Street is 100 per cent occupied.”

She believes the main problem is the perception many in Saskatoon have of this area. “If I am in a store and they ask for my address for their database, the cashier will look at me when I give it. I always qualify the response by saying, ‘The area sure is changing, have you been down there recently?’ ” Wright emphasized that they “have never had a problem with crime.” Pshebylo agreed that a big challenge is overcoming the stigma associated with the area and the psychological barrier of Idylwyld Drive. This is where River Landing comes in. “There is a spill-over effect. The Farmers’ Market attracts a different type of customer. From there it is only two to three blocks into the heart of Riversdale.” He noted that the business incubator at River Landing is another plus. Businesses that emerge from an incubator have an 85 per cent success rate and most relocate within a one mile radius. Pshebylo has the credentials to speak to these issues. He just became the first Canadian to successfully complete the newly established business district management certification program at Rutger’s University of Newark, NJ. (See story on page 5, Section B) Two programs under the Saskatoon Municipal Enterprise Zone Policy have pro-

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fell in love with Riversdale. It all started unexpectedly when I drove down 20th Street West in late May and noticed “Afro-Caribbean Store” in bright orange and green lettering on a sign on a new storefront. The smaller print said “Bistak Groceries” and there was also a blackboard with the title “Changeable Message Signs.” It was intriguing enough to make me stop and have a look at the store still being set up while renovations take place on the previously fire-damaged building. The stop led to meeting Bisi Peluola, who came to Saskatoon from England in 1998. She has brought an entreprenurial spirit and she said she is looking forward to the grand opening of the new venture in July, “contracrors willing.” A couple more trips to the area and meeting with more residents and I was hooked. Unpretentious, real, friendly, eclectic, multicultural, and a mix of old and avant-garde; it all struck me that 20th Street West and Riversdale deserve a better rap. Yes there are still a few pawn shops but there is new life as well. The trees on 20th Street West are developing and the street feels more open; the old Barry Hotel is now gone and this seems to remove a shadow it cast over the area. You will get no disagreement from Randy Pshebylo about renewal and promise for the district. As executive director of the Riversdale Business Improvement District (RBID) and previously a 14-year member of the board, he is excited about the area. “There is a different air about it,” he said. “There is an influx of new businesses and artistic-based organizations. The 300 block of 20th Street is 100 per cent occupied, the first time that has happened since I have been here.” Pshebylo points to La Troupe de Jour, Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, the Roxy Theatre, AKA Gallery, and new homebased businesses. Alison Wright is a good example of the latter. She and her family bought a house in Riversdale last year and she runs a bookkeeping company out of her home. She says the area where she resides now has “90 per cent owner occupancy.” “I love old houses, the Farmers’ Market, the beautiful park along the river within one block, and there is so much potential.” Wright grew up in Toronto and cited the vibrancy of the St. Lawrence Market area as an example of how she sees Riversdale. “Every time I go up the street I see something different, like the new wrought iron advertising signs,” she added.

vided incentive for improving buildings and store facades. The RBID also has two street ambassadors cleaning up the streets, attending to flower pots, and grooming the area. I had the good fortune to meet both ambassadors while visiting the RBID office in the classic Little Chief Community Station at the corner of Avenue D. Terry Beebe and Stephen Coote gave me the scoop on what it is like to work in the area and both were very positive. Beebe, a veteran of many places and life experiences, is a resident of the area. “I would rather work here than downtown or Broadway,” he said. “I have never had a problem, no swearing, people are polite, and I like the multi-ethnic flavour.” Coote admitted that since he began working there only two weeks previously he had changed his perception. “I grew up in the suburbs. The area is not seedy as I had previously been told. It is like a small town; you don’t feel like you’re in Saskatoon. People are open, they know each other, and are not pretentious.” I liked that openness and a visit to a few stores confirmed it. (See “Rendevousing in Riversdale” on Page 9/Section B) Now that I have rediscovered 20th Street West I will be back to explore more.

Editor’s remarks We wanted to capture the excitement of the bright, sunny days and warm extended summer evenings with our theme, “Sweet summer fun.” Our writers have filled this paper chock full of things to do, trips to take, and ways to get outside and experience nature. We hope you enjoy our summery paper. Keep an eye out next month as we get patriotic with our “Oh, Canada!” issue delivered the week of June 29. Bev Dawson, Editor

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Human Interest

The monologist

By Dr. Steven Lake

hat’s a monologist you ask? Well, it is that person we all know who doesn’t understand the concept of a dialogue; a dialogue being a conversation between two people. With a monologist, even though two people are present, only one is talking – and it isn’t you. The monologist is a paradox. On one hand he or she wants desperately to be heard and understood. On the other, their behaviour makes the listener shut their ears and resent being in the monologist’s presence. The monologist senses this and instead of handing the conversation over to the listener, out of increased anxiety, presses forward with even more determination. Unfortunately, if you are a Canadian, not only does the monologist suffer, but so do you, because you are probably too polite to interrupt, or scream at him to shut up, or to simply walk away. No, for you suffering is the order of the day. You have thoughts like; “This is just the way he is,” “He’s my friend,” “Our relationship is important,” or “I don’t want her to get mad at me.” Mad at you! Talk about projection. You are furious at the person’s incessant babbling and endless stories and you don’t want them mad at you? Monologists have other traits that support their behaviour. They are able to talk without breathing for great lengths of time. They have a keen sense of when you will try to get a word into the conversation and pick up the pace, get louder, or become emotional. Even if you do manage to utter a sentence, for it will never be more than a sentence, it is as if

you have not spoken at all. The monologist picks up the conversation right where they left off. And this is how you feel – left out. The monologist is loud, aggressive, possibly even threatening. Sometimes they may even be intelligent and most definitely they are full of opinions – on everything. In a sense, the monologist is a bully. They are verbal bullies of the first order. There is no second order with monologists. It is life or death with them. When two monologists happen to come into the same space they will try to avoid each other. When avoidance is impossible only

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“Hey, this is a dialogue, not a monologue, and I have something to say.” one will end up talking after an initial flurry of cannon shot across the bow. The one with the biggest voice is usually the winner and the loser sinks to the bottom of the sea without a peep for the rest of the night. It is a sad sight to behold. The winner, of course, is emboldened by their victory, and now has a captive audience to regale, in their mind, and bore, in ours. Fortunately, there is power in numbers and at these occasions there will be, after a short while, a splintering off of side conversations consisting of two or three people and eventually the monologist realizes that the focus has shifted away from them. A true monologist though, is not deterred. A monologist is, by habit, an optimist; at least in their belief that there is always someone who will listen to them without complaint. And in Canada this is generally true. This leads to an unfortunate reinforcement of the monologists’ belief that people want to listen to them. Because they have never been con-

fronted, they genuinely believe that what they say is important. After all, everyone listens, so they talk on and on. The monologist may even get tired and want you to interrupt. But you are just too polite. So who is to blame? The monologist or you? Are you just enabling the monologists and constantly reinforcing their delusional self belief that everyone loves to listen to them? It is easy to point the finger but what if we are encouraging the monster to continue his bad habits? The monologist is like the monarch as long as we are the dutiful peasants. But we have a weapon. It is the same weapon that the monologist has – a voice. I say rise up, let your voice spill forth and silence the beast, at least for 10 seconds while you state your opinion on the subject. If you have been enslaved for a long time, revolution is the order of the day and you will have to confront the monologist directly with their behaviour and say, “Hey, this is a dialogue, not a monologue, and I have something to say.” If that doesn’t work, become a writer and create your own monologues. Dr. Lake is a public speaker, writer, and consultant on communication and conflict management. He can be contacted at dr.steve@ executivesupportnet.com or 604-505-3536.

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Summertime & fireside reading A book list that aims to stoke your creativity by Bill Brooks

ummer, such as it is, is upon us and if it’s anything like spring we will be spending time indoors keeping warm. Here’s a reading list connected with the creative side that you can meander through between snoozes in the sun and huddling by the fire. First and foremost, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes. It’s only $100 and is the complete set of the best comic strip that is no longer running. It is the day-to-day trials and tribulations of a gifted, overactive six-year-old as he and his stuffed tiger take on the world, his parents, teachers, and female classmate, Susie Derkins. It won’t take long before you recognize someone else’s child (or maybe your own – or you). Pace yourself as you read the three volumes. If you haven’t already read the three books by Malcolm Gladwell, they, too, are worth your time. The Tipping Point is all about how sometimes little things make a considerable difference: How trendy products actually take off, how epidemics get started, or how a social ill can have repercussions in unexpected places. Blink discusses how we think when we don’t take the time to analyze a situation, or as Gladwell calls it, thinking when we aren’t thinking. There is one chapter that might even give insight into the actions of the RCMP in the Dziekanski affair in Vancouver. Gladwell’s Outliers is a fascinating look at those people and groups of people who stand apart from the rest of us. It covers the elite in both the business or sports world and may give you some ideas on how you can set the stage for your kids. If you’re up for some self-improvement, there are three books that will help you with problem solving and idea generation. They’re all easy-read books and will give you some step-by-step approaches to improving the quality and diversity of your thinking.

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The first is Think Better by Tim Hurson. It’s a book about his producBill Brooks is a creative and productive thinking strategist with tive thinking process – a six-step pro- eclecthink international in Saskatoon (www.eclecthink.com) and cess for helping you take that nagging, a consulting partner with thinkx intellectual capital of Toronto “I would do something about this (www.thinkxic.com). situation if I really knew what it’s about,” thought to “What is really going on?” to “What am I going to do about it?” and finally “How am I going to implement the solution(s)?” It’s one of the 10 best business books in North America in 2008 according to the Globe and Mail. How to have Kick-Ass Ideas by Chris Baréz-Brown is a simple book on how to take your creativity (and we all have a lot) and channel it into insights, ideas, and opportunities with impact. It’s a book you will wear out as you refer to it over the next year. Another book along the same line is How to Get Ideas by Jack Foster. It, too, is a book that will give you a process to improve your idea generation while still having some fun. My final two recommendations are both insightful books. One is on the process of innovation and the other about an extremely important global resource The UPS Store water. 8B-3110 8th Street E. Bedford Square The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson examines the Hours 8am-6pm Mon-Fri / 10am-5pm Sat secrets of how and where innovative individuals find Tel: 955-5977 the different approaches needed to come up with e-mail: ups32@sasktel.net revolutionary ideas. It gives examples of where expertise and ideas interact and collide on the way to great innovations.

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Earthkeepers revolution Youth embark on a journey to explore sustainability BY robert white

quiet revolution has begun at Aden Bowman Collegiate. Twenty-five energetic youth under the guidance of teacher Jared Regier have embarked on a journey to explore what it takes to create sustainable community. The one-term, five-credit, integrated program “combines the practice of sustainable living, active citizenship, and student-directed learning,” said Regier. “Students run the show. They are not asking why they are doing this. They have intrinsic motivation.” Taylor Kosokowsky and Kristina McFadden are two students I had a chance to meet. “I really like it,” said McFadden. “It’s a whole different kind of learning. I am more interested. Getting work done comes easier as other people are relying on you.” A three-day urban trek to Saskatoon’s west side was a meaningful experience. “We visited and stayed at an apartment complex on Appleby Drive [in Meadowgreen],” said Kosokowsky. “We played with cool little kids. They were so energetic. It was awesome.” Regier also noted that the experience of visiting this area where many immigrant and refugee families live was amazing. “I saw so many kids playing naturally outside with only the simplest toys and their imaginations. It raises the question, why don’t we see kids playing in the parks around this area?” A focus of the program is food as a way of helping youth restore a lost connection to

Taylor & Kristina in the Earthkeepers kitchen.

“Students form a close bond in the family atmosphere of the program and are empowered to make their own decisions.” the land. Students designed garden-bed boxes for an unused corner of the school yard and were in the process of filling them with soil. Besides learning skills for self-sufficiency, the goal is to use the garden to generate income for the extra operational and transportation expenses of the Earthkeepers program. Five student teams are handling five aspects of the garden project; construction, planting, product development and marketing, landscape design, and greenhouse and shed design.

Another food-related and income-generating project is the Earthkeepers cookbook still in progress. It focuses on local and healthy recipes with some educational commentary and illustrations. The classroom area has a kitchen where students can test the recipes and they also prepare one class meal per week. “The program and the cookbook project opened me up to locally grown food,” said Kosokowsky. “I know how to go out and get food stuff from Saskatchewan now. I know where food comes from and where the money goes.” She laughed when describing her modest attempts to reform her family. Food was also a focus for the race for survival portion of the urban trek. Students broke into four groups representing income classes and each group was given a corresponding amount of money to shop for and prepare a meal. The amounts ranged from $8 to $1.50 per person. They prepared the meals at the Core Neighbourhood Youth Coop on 20th Street West and watched and analyzed each group experience in turn. A term-closing experience will be a bike tour to various farms in the Rosthern area in June. Students will visit a hog farm, a dairy farm, a bison ranch, a market garden, a hemp producer, and see a straw bale building project.

Regier is quite happy with how this pilot term of the program is going and has reviewed the applicants for the next semester. He believes it is a good complement to the other integrated programs being offered in Saskatoon Public Schools like the outdoor school. Regier notes that Earthkeepers emphasizes the place we are in and how we can change the place we are in by being active citizens. “An aim is to make a difference in the community while meeting our curriculum objectives. This demands that students have more experiences in the world outside of our school walls and spend less time in desks.” Both he and the students foresee that going back to a regular classroom environment after a semester of experiential learning will involve challenges. Students form a close bond in the family atmosphere of the program and are empowered to make their own decisions. Regier says that some students become hooked. McFadden admits “it will seem strange to sit at a desk alone, in rows with a teacher in front.” Fortunately there are other experiential immersion programs such as media school and the outdoor school. McFadden is going to do the former next, while Kosokowsky is going on to the latter. The program integrates credits for five classes: English, science, math, and wellness plus one elective such as food studies, carpentry, or horticulture. Students investigate the themes of culture, environment, community, and change. There are very few tests. Instead, students are assessed regularly on their weekly assignments and evaluated on their portfolio of work throughout the semester through consultation with Regier. This type of evaluation encourages more continuous learning because it allows students to make revisions to their work until the final portfolio review. For information on the program see www. theearthkeepersrevolution.com. The insightful student blog is at http://theearthkeepersrevolution.edublogs.org.

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hings are nice and simple in the city. When you want to find a place, you look up the address and proceed to your destination. Not so in a small town. It seems that when one moves to a rural area or small town, addresses no longer apply. All directions are stated by using the name of who lives where. This made it extremely difficult when I first arrived in Big River. I couldn’t remember anyone’s name, never mind where they lived. One day I was making arrangements to drop something off at someone’s house. This is what the directions sounded like: “I’m just south of the school. Go up from the post office to the school and turn south at Joe’s house.” “I don’t know where Joe lives.” “Well, do you know where Jane lives?” “No.” “Oh.” There was a long pause after which I asked, “Do you have a street address?” That’s how things went for the longest time until I figured out where everything was and who lived where. In the meantime, I carried a phone book to make my life a little easier. There was also the task of explaining where I live. I soon discovered that there was no point explaining mileage, location, or a reference point. There was only one answer required by the locals: “I live at Albert Moyer’s old place.” In a rural area, where you live is always someone else’s old place. It’s the quickest answer; simple, exact, and everyone understands it except for newcomers or people from out of town. Out on the grid roads, directions are also a little tricky. “All right, just go to so-andso’s place and take the second road south.” Luckily, I have an excellent sense of direction. If I didn’t, I’m sure I would have had to install one of those car compasses. Whenever I confessed to not knowing where so-andso lived, the explanation got a little more

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involved, so I added a Rural Municipality map to my direction’s arsenal. Let’s not forget the list of reference points that are often used in rural areas. Trees, big rocks, bridges, creeks, buildings, granaries, curve signs, cross roads, old cars, and various other objects including temporary ones like road kill.

In a rural area, where you live is always someone else’s old place. Depending on where you are amongst the hills and trees in this area, cell phone reception is iffy, so if I got lost I would just pull into the nearest farm yard and ask directions, something my husband seemed incapable of doing. I remember when I first moved to Saskatoon in the late ’70s. It took me a while to learn the city. The main streets, the different areas, downtown avenues running one direction, and streets running another. It didn’t take long to be able to get around quite well. Since moving to Big River I’ve become more rural but still aware of my city direction mentality. When I give directions to country folk, I use north, south, east, and west. However, when I give directions to city folks, it becomes strictly street addresses and left and right. The funniest person to ask directions from is my mother-in-law. It doesn’t matter whether city or country, she uses the same criteria. Directions from her would sound sort of like this: “You go until you get to the crossroads, then take the high road, not the low road, then you go and you go and you go until you see a big spruce. Turn left there.” I never fully understand which is the high road and which is the low road, but somehow I’ve always managed to find any place she’s ever sent me. There’s one more thing about rural areas. While driving on grid roads, everyone waves at you. You don’t necessarily know them but just wave back. It’s the polite thing to do.

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Hit the highway and discover your province

by robert white & ashleigh Mattern

Now that you’ve packed away your winter boots and the summer looms ahead, it’s the perfect time to plan a new escapade. Pack some gear, grab your family and hit the open road. Saskatchewan is a province full of promising adventures, most of them only a short car ride away. Here are a few easy getaways to discover now. The Southwest Quest Saskatchewan Art and History Tour This self-guided tour on July 25 and 26 starts at Fort Walsh in the Cypress Hills area, then takes you to the open prairie of Consul, and ends at the crags of Eastend. The tour includes artists, historic areas, “Scotty” at the T-rex Discovery Centre, and the Butala Ranch’s bison at the Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area. See www.artandhistoryquest.com. The Great Sandhills and River Routes Located in the area south and west of Kindersley and anchored by the fascinating landforms of the Great Sandhills and the South Saskatchewan River, there is lots to see and do in this region. You can explore the inner workings of a prairie farm, learn about the technical side of a modern grain terminal, see the intriguing way of life of a Hutterite colony, or shop at the many artisan studios and businesses in the area. If you’re looking to spend more time in the area, the Leader Wild West Days take place June 20 and 21, and the Leader Children’s Festival takes place on Canada Day. See www.greatsandhillsriverroutes.com. Moose Jaw The City of Moose Jaw’s slogan, “Surpisingly unexpected,” is apt. With options like relaxing at the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa and Resort Hotel, exploring the Tunnels of Moose Jaw, taking a tour on a restored trolley from the 1920s, and shopping in the attractive, historically preserved downtown, there seem to be more and more reasons to spend the weekend. Catch a show at the 1920-era Mae Wilson Theatre, or stop by July 16 to 19 for the Saskatchewan Festival of Words. See www.moosejaw.ca. Duck Lake and area Within a few minutes’ drive from the Town of Duck Lake is the site of the Battle of Batoche, the Duck Lake Massacre, Fort Carlton, a buffalo jump, and the St. Laurent Shrine. The Regional Interpretive Centre is the showcase for the Indian, Metis, and pioneer history of the region. Take some time to admire the murals around town depicting important historical and cultural themes. If

you’re looking for a reason to spend a weekend in the area, check out Duck Lake’s 3rd Annual Chuckwagon and Chariot Races June 13 to 14. See www.ducklake.ca. Fort Carlton Provincial Park has knowledgeable staff on hand to guide you through the reconstructed Hudson’s Bay Company fur and provisions post. Trails, a campground, a picnic area, and gift shop are also on site. Batoche is open daily through the summer from 9am to 5pm. The historical town is busy with events all summer long. Stop by June 21 and 22 for Aboriginal Day celebrations, take advantage of the free admission and birthday cake on Canada Day, or check out the Back to Batoche Celebration from July 24 to 26. See http://pc.gc.ca/batoche. Rosthern The Mennonite Heritage Museum displays a wide variety of artifacts and histories of local pioneers and heroes giving visitors a fascinating view of Mennonite pioneer life and culture over the last century. The Rosthern Station Arts Centre is an award-winning renovated CN Station that has been converted into an art gallery, seminar space, tea room, and a performing arts theatre. The next play at the arts centre is Homecoming, running July 2 to Aug 2. See www.rosthern.com. Redberry Lake The Research and Education Centre is located in Redberry Lake Regional Park, just nine kilometres east of the town of Hafford. The centre features lively displays on local history and information about the Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve, along with activities for all ages. The centre also houses an impressive library with historical data on the region, and informative materials about biosphere reserves. There are resource materials available to help you identify local flora and fauna. See www.redberrylake.ca. The Honeywood (Dr AJ Porter) Heritage Nursery Near the Village of Parkside, the Honeywood Heritage Nursery Municipal Provincial Heritage Site is well worth a visit for anyone interested in specialty flowerbeds and orchards. Open daily during the summer from 9am to 5pm, there is always something to see:

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lilacs bloom in early June, peonies bloom from late June to early July, and lilies bloom from the end of June to early August. There is also a small assortment of potted Asiatic lilies to buy, and rhubarb, plums, apples, chokecherries, and sandcherries available for U-pick. The nursery is also part of the Parkland Artisans Tour, June 20 and 21. The Lilies in Bloom 75-year celebration is July 19. See www.honeywood-lilies.ca.

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Our river is alive with history & archaeology Article and photos submitted by Cliff Speer

nyone wishing to explore Saskatchewan history need look no further than the waterway which shapes Saskatoon. An easy canoe trip downstream takes one along central Saskatchewan’s original transportation route into the heart of the battle for the West, the archaeological remnants of the fur trade era and the famous explorers of that era. The South Saskatchewan River is the premiere corridor into our natural and cultural history and the best way to discover that is to traverse the river by canoe.

A river of conflict

Singer-songwriter Connie Kaldor has a great song about a bend in the South Saskatchewan River where “ a battle was won and a people were lost.” It’s about Batoche and the anguished story of Riel and Dumont and the 1885 uprising. Backing up a century and moving downstream to the next bend in the river is another designated provincial historic site: the South Branch House. It began as a fur-trade post in 1786 but its life was short lived. On June 24, 1794, the rival posts for both the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) and the North West Company (NWC) came under siege. The attack on the latter was repulsed, but the HBC fort was overcome, the few defenseless occupants massacred, and the contents looted by the attackers. They afterwards set fire to and demolished the fort.

Connect with a fur trade VIP

Few people know of this unfortunate event South Branch House is less well known for that took place in the early years of contact its connection to at least one VIP of the fur between fur traders and the original inhabit- trade era, David Thompson. ants. Recent and ongoing excavations at the site are uncovering the story of the forts. In 1774, a 14-year-old Thompson was recruited in London to apprentice in the fur trade. After a couple of boring years at the posts on Hudson’s Bay, he was sent inland to Cumberland House. There he landed a gig on a voyageur canoe brigade heading up the Saskatchewan River to The Forks and then on up the river’s South Branch to build a new fort to compete with a recently established NWC post. Now 16, Thompson was kept busy helping with construction and with keeping the Journals of fur traders also provide a glimpse daily post journal. The journal of 1786 in his into the eventful day 215 years ago. Duncan handwriting is still available to read. M’Gillivray, a NWC partner, wrote in his Thompson went on to be one of the greatjournal: “Mr. Vandriel was the only person est land geographers of all time, travelling that escaped the general carnage: he was lucky more than 88,000 kilometres and mapping enough to secure himself amongst a heap of 3.9 million square kilometres of the counrubbish,... but at length being almost sur- try. To recognize Thompson’s remarkable rounded by the flames, he was compelled to achievements, an international bicentennial abandon his asylum and rushing out through commemoration of his life and work was the Fire, the Smoke favoured his escape to initiated in 2007 and will carry through to the River Side, where he threw himself into 2011. a small canoe and committed it to the mercy In Saskatchewan, Thompson spent a lot of of the current which soon carried him out of danger.” A cairn sketches out the riveting story of South Branch House.

time exploring and mapping the waterways and land that he travelled by canoe, on foot, and on horseback. Although Thompson’s stay at South Branch was brief and the post lasted only a short but eventful eight years, we still have the distinction of being able to connect this famous historic figure to a provincial landmark.

The past comes alive again

In recent years, South Branch House has been a beehive of activity. In 2005, the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) initiated an excavation program. They’ve found interesting artifacts – personal items such as bone buttons, tinkling cones, a beaded necklace and pendant and tools such as a bone snowshoe needle. Buried remnants of the stockade wall have helped to produce a picture of the fort’s size and location. A thorough translation of the Hudson’s Bay Company journal records of South Branch House has been completed. Once the site has been satisfactorily excavated, the SAS would like to authentically reconstruct and create an interpretive centre. Eventually, the SAS would like to follow the clues to other fur trade posts and other related sites nearby.

River adventure beckons An opportunity to paddle a replica voyageur canoe awaits you

hree groups have teamed up to bring the history of the South Branch House to life this July. SAS, along with the St. Louis Historical Society and CanoeSki Discovery Company of Saskatoon are planning a David Thompson-themed river trip and open house festivities at the South Branch archaeological site. The canoeing adventure, part of the Thompson bicentennial commemoration activities, will include a chance to paddle a replica voyageur “north canoe” on a section of the South Saskatchewan River that Thompson travelled over 200 years ago. An onboard professional archaeologist will bring past events and places to life along the route.

The river trek will finish at St. Louis, taking in the archaeological site of the mammoth-sized Bison Antiquus, unearthed there a few years ago. The canoe trek will start at Petite Ville, a Métis wintering village circa the 1870s, and then hike up the historic Carlton Trail to visit Batoche, and eventually take part in the open house at South Branch. Entertainment, displays, bannock and jam tasting, and interpretive tours of the archaeological dig will be part of the festivities at the fort. The voyageurs will overnight in a wilder-

ness campsite in the beautiful Nisbet Forest The river adventure, taking place this July, and hike to the nearby NWC fort site buried is open to all. deep within the forest. The river trek will finish at St. Louis, taking in the archaeological For more information on the David Thompson site of the mammoth-sized Bison Antiquus, Voyageur Trek contact CanoeSki Discovery Co. unearthed there a few years ago. at 653-5693; email: cliff@canoeski.com or visit

the website: www.canoeski.com/dthompson.htm. To find out more about the South Branch Open House, contact the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society at 664-4124.

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Not just another brick in the wall aRTICLE AND PHOTO BY JIM GERMAIN

A brick reminder of baseball’s distress a century ago, sits in our living room. More than a tangible object from another scandal, it is a reminder that the sport of baseball is bigger than the professional game.

rofessional baseball is once again behind the count. The recent steroid scandals have thrown the game a curve that threatens the sport’s popularity, but the game has survived bigger scandals than steroids. The game suffered its worst scandal 90 years ago during the 1919 World Series, breaking fans’ trust, and discrediting the game to a mob-run league. The repercussions were so damaging, it almost brought down major league baseball and the game was only saved by the exploits of the immortal Babe Ruth several years later. As a result of the scandal, baseball instituted a full-time commissioner, loaded with full powers to police the league and give the league some evidence of legitimacy. A brick reminder of baseball’s distress a century ago, sits in our living room. More than a tangible object from another scandal, it is a reminder that the sport of baseball is bigger than the professional game. It is also a reminder of the resilience of the sport, and its survival to become America’s game. The fight for baseball’s credibility took place during the Black Sox scandal of the 1919 World Series. Eight members of the Chicago team were banned for life from baseball for throwing games and giving the series to the Cincinnati Reds. The name “Black Sox” was the name of the present day Chicago White Sox. These players conspired to implement the fix because they were disgruntled by their low salaries, and resented the better-educated and higher-paid players on the team. These two factions almost never spoke to each other on or off the field, but the one thing they had in common was a

resentment of miserly club owner Charles Comiskey. After the movie Field of Dreams, Shoeless Joe Jackson, the star of the team, became mythical, and the team notable, especially since players were acquitted in a court of law of the charges, but simultaneously banned from baseball forever by the Baseball Commissioner, as depicted in the movie Eight Men Out. Even though Jackson’s playing in the series initially seemed above suspicion, his inclusion in the scandal was a tragedy. He fell with the rest, despite his superior hitting and legendary fielding skills “that could tell by the angle of the bat connecting with the ball” where it was going and run it down. He later admitted to taking a bribe. The trial is the rumoured source of the famous line, “Say it ain’t so, Joe!” supposedly spoken by a 10-year-old youth, who confronted Jackson as he was exiting the court house. Jackson apparently answered “I’m afraid it’s so, kid.” Stories were told years later of Jackson playing under another name in obscure leagues, recognized only by his superior skills. A tangible memento from that tragedy is a weathered brick from “old” Comiskey Park, retrieved by my brother when he visited Chicago back in 1991, as the legendary building was demolished to make a new Comiskey Park. The story of Comiskey Park’s destruction was written in Time magazine, which stated that bricks were being sold to the public at two for $25 dollars. My brother, after hearing about the story while travelling to the

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iggest, best, and first describe almost everything in Texas. This isn’t bragging; this is fact. Staying at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Las Colinas has to be rated best. It is the only resort in Texas to hold the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award. With a gleaming marble interior and brilliant floral bouquets it offers lovely rooms as well as villas (large suites with patio doors that open out to the 18th hole of the Tournament Players Course). The Resort has two 18-hole championship golf courses, 12 tennis courts, four swimming pools, four restaurants, and a childcare centre. It’s big but if you need to get to the hotel or pro-shop in a hurry, phone for a ride. A young man with a golf cart will take you there in a matter of minutes. This is also a host site of the largest professional golf event in Texas, the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Nelson is immortalized with a life-sized bronze sculpture outside the pro-shop and his history and trophies are safely displayed nearby. Those who knew him personally say he was the finest gentleman the golf world has ever known. The spa specializes in the golf ball massage. Actually, there are dozens of massages available but this is the one most golfers choose. Guests are asked to arrive one hour early to relax and enjoy the ambiance in cozy terry robes while resting on soft chaise lounges. After a deep massage by skillful hands, the steam rooms and hot tubs complete the feeling of wellness. Sandwiches, raw veggies, and fruit served by candlelight add a gracious touch. One full day was devoted to golf. The morning was dedicated to a golf clinic with PGA professionals explaining how their methods could lower our scores. We were put through a battery of tests to assess our agility. Flexibility of arms, neck, shoulders, back, and hips was measured. Careful notes were taken so the results could be compared to our swings. Then our swings were analyzed. Obvious mistakes were pointed out but the emphasis was definitely on the positive. Out on the practice range, each client had a pyramid of golf balls to reinforce what had been taught. We were assessed again at Jim McLean’s golf

clinic in Fort Worth. Rooms were set up with equipment designed specifically to improve a golfer’s balance, strength, and endurance. Television cameras were used for analyzing swing paths that were outlined with neon lights on a large screen. These were compared to our favourite professional golfer. I was amazed at how much my backswing resembled Annika Sorenstam’s. Unfortunately, the similarity ended there! The young men worked with us, one on one. They were helpful and encouraging. Any nervousness was swiftly put to rest. Another highlight was playing the beautiful Cowboys Golf Course in Grapevine. Each hole was completely different and a challenge. Even the short holes had a ravine or creek to cross. Bunkers were numerous, some six feet deep. It was difficult, but a great experience.

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For the sports enthusiast Horse racing at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie was certainly a fun evening. We were invited to supper in a luxury suite, set up with numerous plasma TVs, so the races could be watched from any place in the room. It was a beautiful evening so the deck was an excellent option. Those beautiful quarter horses performed with amazing speed. More excitement came watching the NHL’s Dallas Stars play the Washington Nationals with over 18,000 spectators at the American

Airlines Center in Downtown Dallas. It was a fast game with both teams desperate for a win. The game ended 5-5 but a few minutes into overtime, the Nationals scored a goal. With such enthusiastic fans it would have been a thrill to see Dallas win. The Dallas Cowboys took on the Tampa Bay

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Buccaneers at Irving’s Texas Stadium. Randy Travis sang “The Star Spangled Banner” with 65,000 people standing reverently until the last word was sung. Then the crowd went wild. The slightest gain brought the stadium to its feet. The cheerleaders were dynamic and the Dallas victory made for a very happy crowd. Texas Stadium has been the home of the Cowboys for 37 years and it is full of precious memories. The new stadium in Arlington is magnificent. The price tag is $1 billion and it’s large enough to hold 100,000 people and the Super Bowl in 2011. Both stadiums are famous for their retractable roofs. It was difficult to leave Texas. Some vacations fade with time but not this one. Our three-day getaway ended with a lifetime of memories. The words biggest, best, and first describe it perfectly.

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Aesthetic beauty &culinary delight Bay leaf a classic edition to any home

ay laurel (or bay leaf) is a beautiful culinary herb that not only tastes great in your cooking but is an attractive ornamental addition to any home. Growing bay leaf is the easy part, however getting it started is another matter. It is difficult to seed bay because more often than not, the seed will rot before it germinates. Normally, seeds sprout in about four weeks, however it can take as long as three months. Not only is it difficult to seed but it is difficult to be successful with cuttings. Layering is a method where the stem of the bay tree is bent over and planted in soil. It is likely the best way to propagate bay leaf, however it takes approximately six to twelve months before you see any shoots. I generally purchase starter bay leaf trees and nurse them through the winter. I can be confident come spring that the trees are healthy and well established. Bay trees are best grown in containers.

A common use by French chefs is to create a bundle of bay leaves, thyme, and parsley referred to as bouquet garni and add this bundle to their cooking. Make sure that you keep a regular water supply as the leaves of the bay tree will turn brown if insufficiently watered. Bay trees are slow growers and like to be pot-bound so it is not necessary to transplant to a larger pot for a few years. Plant your bay leaf in a container that is no more than 12 inches in diameter. A five-foottall bay tree for example, does extremely well in a 12 inch container and the tree can stay in this same container for years.

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Bay leaf can grow to be enormous in height, however it is well suited to pruning. It is simply a matter of keeping the tree cut down to the size you want to fit your home decor. Bay leaf loves to be outside in the summer and will grow best during this period. It prefers direct sun however it will grow in the shade. Ensure the tree is sheltered from harsh winds. Once the bay is moved indoors it prefers a relatively cool, well-lit area. Bay leaves should always be harvested from the stem using a pair of scissors. The older bay leaves have the most flavour because they contain more of the herb’s essential oils. The leaves are used extensively in French, Italian, and Spanish cooking and they add a wonder-

ful flavour to soups, stews, sauces, marinades, fish, and poultry dishes. Remember to remove the bay leaf from your cooking before serving as the leaves may have sharp edges. A common use by French chefs is to create a bundle of bay leaves, thyme, and parsley referred to as bouquet garni and add this bundle to their cooking. The combination of these herbs adds a wonderful flavour to any dish. On the prairies we often use dried bay leaves in our cooking as they are far more available. If at all possible, it is best to use fresh bay leaves as the oils are released into your dish in a much shorter period of time and the flavour is absolutely enriching. With its lovely olive-green leaves and stately stature, bay laurel can provide your home with aesthetic beauty and at the same time enhance your culinary delights for years to come. Fran Eldridge is the owner and operator of Fran’s House of Herbs where she produces fresh and dried culinary herbs. She can be contacted at 373-9014 or at frans.herbs@sasktel.net.

Ladybugs invade Dutch Growers by Ashleigh Mattern

Little bugs used for pest management

ver 20,000 ladybugs were released at Dutch Growers on May 29 as part of their integrated pest management. “Towards the end of May, when the weather turns warmer, we release thousands of lady bugs in the greenhouse,” writes Leslie Vanduyvendyk in her article “Growing green in the garden” in the May issue of The Neighbourhood Express. “Each ladybug can eat up to 1,000 aphids over its lifetime.” A home, Vanduyvendyk suggests using the gentlest solutions possible to get rid of bug problems, such as simply squishing aphids between your thumb and forefinger or using insecticidal soap. The Vanduyvendyks bring this simplicity to their greenhouse with the use of ladybugs. Ladybugs are the natural enemy of greenhouse pests including aphids, spider mites, whitefly, and thrips. Releasing ladybugs into the greenhouse reduces the amount of chemical controls needed to produce top quality plants. “Growing green requires us to rethink how we have gardened in the past,” Vanduyvendyk writes. “More chemicals are being banned from residential use but at the same time, new plant varieties are being developed and new organic pest controls and gardening methods are being devised.”

Children’s Festival wraps up

he Children’s Festival kicked off June 2, colouring the downtown river bank with tents and busy groups of kids. The big Tim Horton’s Main Stage Tent went up on May 30, making the arrival of the festival in Kiwanis Park official. Ticket sales were in full force with over half of the shows sold out or almost sold out only days before the festival began. This was the 21st year for the Saskatchewan Children’s Festival, and it had more to offer the young and young at heart than ever before, from story tellers, clowns, dancers, puppets, and rock bands to on-site activities, great food, and outdoor fun. New to the festival this year was a visit by CN’s Little Obie. It’s all aboard for safety with this scale model of a CN locomotive, complete with a flatcar and caboose. Little Obie was at the festival from June 4 to 6, teaching visitors about being safe around railroad tracks, and offering first class rides around the site. With 65 shows and about 18,000 ticket holders, the festival was a true celebration of the arts, of children, and of quality family time. The festival will be back again next year, and if the success of this year’s festival is any clue, it will be better than ever. For more info, please visit www.saskatchewanchildrensfestival.ca. w w w . t h eneighbourhoodexpress.com

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To assemble: • To prepare the dressing, boil the balsamic vinegar until thick, about 20 minutes. When it cools it really thickens and you may have to reheat it to thin it out. • Preheat barbeque to medium high heat and oil your grill to prevent sticking. • Grill chicken breasts until thoroughly cooked. Remove from grill, cut in pieces and set aside. • Cut romaine lettuce in half lengthwise. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place the romaine (cut side down) directly on the grill. Grill for 1 minute or until nice char marks are achieved. • Flip romaine and watch closely. You want the inside of the lettuce to be cool but the outside charred and smokey. • Remove romaine from the grill and place one piece on each plate. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar paste, caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese. Top with sliced grilled chicken.

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Cool drinks keep you refreshed

by Anne-Marie Hickey

Over the hot summer days

othing says summer more than drinks by the pool or on the deck. It doesn’t matter whether the drink in question is a cup of iced tea, a pitcher of lemonade or a cool glass of white wine; it can be a perfect thirst-quencher for a hot summer’s afternoon. Although white wine or beer can be a great refresher in the hot sun, there are also fun and easy cocktails or drink recipes you can make for a bold flavour. Blended, stirred or shaken, there are spirits and punches to suit every taste.

Here are some new takes on some classic recipes:

The Caesar

Limoncello

Invented in 1969 in Calgary, AB, the Caesar is Canada’s best selling cocktail. The best part about Caesars are the garnishes that come with them, which makes the drink a tasty snack, too. Here is a recipe with a twist on the old classic.

This popular Italian lemon liqueur is delicious after a meal – or anytime. It is made from lemon rinds and contains alcohol, water, and sugar. Although it is an exotic favourite, it is remarkably easy to make at home.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Gin Dash Worcestershire Sauce Dash hot sauce (try Frank’s Red Hot Spicer) Salt and pepper Clamato juice Caesar rimmer (pick your favourite) Lime wedge Garnish

Ingredients: 15-20 lemons, clean and unwaxed with nice plump skins 2-750 ml bottles vodka 4-6 cups water 2-4 cups sugar (more if you want it thicker or sweeter) 2-3 litre sterilized glass jar with a sealed lid

Directions: • Line rim of glass with lime wedge, add rimmer. Add all ingredients, including lime wedge, and top with clamato juice. • Garnish with your favourite ingredients – try pickled asparagus or garlic-stuffed olives.

Sangria

This wine-punch concoction is a great, refreshing summer treat. There are many variations to take on this Spanish drink. Ingredients: 1 bottle of white wine 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar 1 sliced orange Sliced strawberries

1/2 cup Peach Schnapps 2 sliced peaches 1 sliced lemon 1/2 litre ginger ale or club soda

Directions: • Pour wine and Schnapps in the pitcher and add sliced fruit. Add sugar and stir. • Chill and add ginger ale or club soda just before serving.

Hard Summer Slushes

Slushes are another great way to cool off if you can handle the brainfreeze. This recipe for grape slush is really easy to make, and it’s tasty, too. Ingredients: 9 cups water 4 green tea bags 1-12oz can frozen lemonade

2 cups sugar (less if desired) 1-12oz can grape juice concentrate 2 cups vodka

Directions: • Boil 9 cups of water with 2 cups sugar. Add 4 green tea bags, cool. • Add frozen juices, and 2 cups of vodka. • To serve, fill glass half full with club soda and add slush as desired.

Directions: • Peel the cleaned lemons, making sure not to get any of the bitter white pith, and put peel in jar. Add vodka and tightly close. • Let stand in a cool, dark place for 1-2 months, depending on your patience level. • Put water and sugar in a saucepan, slowly boiling until clear, let cool. Put the syrup in the jar with the lemon zest, and let sit another two weeks. • Strain lemon peels out and divide limoncello to smaller containers, seal and leave for another week before serving. Chill in the freezer.

Growing fruit trees

in your own backyard

By Janet Wanner

ne of the things I look forward to most in like a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry with summer is eating the luscious fruit that is a combination of sweet and tart. This dark blue available to us in Saskatchewan. Eating fruit has great antioxidant properties, high vitamin summer-warmed, fresh fruit is such a sensual thing C content, and it freezes well. With its Russian with the burst of flavour and the ruby red and bur- heritage it has proven to be cold tolerant. It does gundy purples of the berries. need several companions to cross pollinate with to One of my all-time favourite fruits of summer is produce fruit. the raspberry. I don’t know if anyone standing next Growing your own to a ripe bush can resist picking a few berries and Production of top quality fruits is all about sunpopping them into their mouth. shine and water. A shade tree nearby is not a good The old standby Boyne companion for these plants. is now surpassed by at least The plot of land used for fruit A place in the corner of the two new introductions that fence or back of a border are more winter-hardy and should have “goodies” added that gets morning sun for produce larger and more flaat least six hours is the first every year; manure, compost, requirement. vourful fruits. Red Bounty and Red Mammoth are two For most fruit trees and leaf mould and some large of the newest raspberry canes shrubs, watering is essential to seek out for planting in the particle sand to lighten the clay. in the first three years of backyard. The fruit producgrowth. Sufficient water protion has proven to be larger, vides the growing fruit with and their quality, on all measured aspects such as the soluble nutrients to produce strong stems and a acidity, taste, and keeping/freezing are superior. large crop of berries. We are lucky to have at the University of These plants need a period of drought in the fall to Saskatchewan an active fruit research department. trigger dormancy before our winter cold hits them. One of the first fruits to become commercially I usually cut back on watering in mid September viable as a result of their research was the Evans sour to harden off the plants, but then water again in cherry. October so there will be a good supply of water for The Evans cherry is a tall shrub, reaching heights spring growth. of 10 to 15 feet, just the right size for the corner of To produce a good crop of small fruits top quality a fence or for use as a decorative plant at the back of soil is needed. What is fertile soil in Saskatoon? We the border. The Evans cherry has great three-season generally have heavy clay soil that is alkaline, but has interest with white flowers in spring, dark green a fair amount of nutrients. leaves in summer, and gorgeous red fruit in the early Most fruits and berries want a soil that is neutral fall. Left to develop its full sugar content, the cher- or even acidic. This is where amending comes in. ries are juicy and have a sweet-and-sour taste. These The plot of land used for fruit should have “goodcherries are great in pies, jams, and fruit sauces for ies” added every year; manure, compost, leaf mould, winter use. and some large-particle sand to lighten the clay. One of the newest sour cherry introductions, Mulching any plants is a good idea and fruits will Carmine Jewel, would make a real statement in any thank you by producing many more berries. landscape design. Only one shrub is needed for fruit, Please consider the joy of small fruit growing in since they are self-pollinating. your backyard: for the kids, the health benefits, or A new and exciting introduction to the fruit the thrill of producing your own fruit. market is the blue honeysuckle called Haskap. The Janet Wanner is co-owner of Gentle Earth Design large, odd-shaped, pointed blueberry is said to taste Studios. She can be contacted at 343-8594. w w w . t h eneighbourhoodexpress.com

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The hammock is summer’s best friend

hings to make your summer more enjoyable: 4 Hammock? 4 Iced tea? 4 Summer reading list? Nothing says summer relaxation like a hammock in the shade of a couple of big trees. They have come a long way in terms of the choice of styles, colours, stands, and accessories. Brazilian hammocks are perhaps the most well known. These hammocks are hand woven by the native people of Ceará in northeastern Brazil, a tradition that has been passed down through the generations. In the Ceará region about half the population sleep in hammocks throughout the year. They prefer hammocks over beds, as they are easy to care for and provide the comfort needed for a full night’s rest. The hammocks are tightly woven with high quality colourfast cotton thread and are in a wide range of vibrant tropical colours. Cotton rope hammocks use natural cotton fiber thread tightly woven into ropes. The open net structure allows it to conform to your body. Because cotton is naturally soft, it feels like a soft mattress when lying in it. Nylon hammocks are also comfortable and have other advantages. The nylon fabric used is extremely strong; it remains cool in all climates, is breathable, soft to the touch, and will not stick to the skin. Nylon hammocks are great for any camper or traveller as they are light and easily pack into a carrying bag. They can also be slung between trees that are 8 to 15 feet apart. Spreader bar hammocks come in single or double models. The wood bar keeps the

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hammock flat for ease of getting in and out. They come in either easy-care textaline or quilted fabric which is plain on one side and striped on the other. If you don’t have trees or posts, easy-to-assemble hammock stands are the answer. The Canadian Classic Hammock Stand is one of the top selling hammock stands on the market. At 15 feet in length, it can accommodate any spreader bar hammock. It is made from heavy duty steel tubing with a powder coated finish making it weather resistant. Hammock chairs are a lot of fun and are designed for areas with limited space. They are perfect for curling up in for an afternoon of reading. Stands for hammock chairs allow you to use them inside or out. Many people enjoy them at the cottage, on verandas and in their homes. The newly designed, single pivot stand will handle any type of hammock chair, even the ones your friends bought in Mexico. Eco-Friendly Hammock Tree Straps are a great complement for your hammock. At 10 feet long, they will wrap around any tree and help position your hammock to the perfect height. They are made of heavy-duty weather resistant nylon and come with O-rings and S hooks to help attach any style of hammock. For more information see www.hammock village.com or come into the store for a test run. Jennifer Lucky is in charge of marketing and promotions at Charter House Interiors at 331 - 1st Ave. North. She can be contacted at 6534634 or www.charterhouseinteriors.com.

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Saskatoon’s top models

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odels seem to be everywhere these days: magazines, billboards, advertisements, and even on reality TV shows like Canada’s Next Top Model. But it’s not just people from glitzy places like Toronto working as professional models. Everyone has to start somewhere, and sometimes they start in places just like Saskatoon. And there’s no denying it, we are a good-looking city. A recent contest to find Saskatoon’s top model was won by a woman who had never modelled and wasn’t sure she had the confidence to do so. Now she is confidently looking forward to a modelling event in Vancouver and exposure to international agents. Quite a turn for the 24-year-old massage therapist and administrator. It all came about as part of a competition sponsored by Saskatoon’s SHE Modelling Agency. On April 27, after an intense week-long crash course to prepare, the competitors modelled fashions from local businesses at the Total Woman Extravaganza, a fundraiser for the Saskatoon Chapter of NASHI. This locally-based charity focuses on helping youth in Ukraine who are at high risk of being recruited for the sex trade. The Neighbourhood Express offered to support the event by providing this feature on the top four models chosen based on their photos, runway skills, and personality. Outfits featured come from Amos and Andes Imports, located on 2nd Avenue in Saskatoon. Congratulations to the winners!

Winner

Robin

Robin, 24, is a massage therapist and administrator. She spent her childhood living in various Saskatchewan towns as well as Winnipeg before settling in Saskatoon. The contest was her premiere as a model.“I was often approached by people who said I’d make a good model,” explains Robin. “I thought I never had the confidence that it took to be a model but I knew I would regret it if I didn’t at least try. Turns out, the experience was a blast!” Robin received a prize pack valued at $5,000 including the opportunity to attend Faces West Modelling Convention in Vancouver in November 2009, where she will meet agents from New York, Milan, London, and Paris. Her advice to other aspiring models “Don’t hesitate! Just do it now! It’ll boost your confidence in all the right ways!” Dress by Zokai. Accessories by Toca.

First runner-up

Rachel

Rachel, 26, is completing her bachelor’s degree in education at the University of Saskatchewan. She is also the proud mother of a three-year-old daughter. A seasoned veteran, Rachel has been modelling for over a decade. In fact, this was not the first modelling competition award she has won. When she was 16, Rachel won a National Aboriginal Modelling Award. “I took modelling classes to help my self-esteem but as that grew, I began to enjoy taking part in the fashion shows, photo shoots, hair shows, and videos,” said Rachel. “I really love fashion and in this industry, it’s important to have a love for what you are doing.” Dress by Temptation. Accessories by India Imports.

Most photogenic

Second runner-up

Adele

Adele, 34, works as a dental assistant. Her goal going into this competition was to place in the “top three,” an accomplishment that she is very proud of. Having had a few previous modelling experiences, she loved the preparation seminars for the contest and the new friends she made during them. “There was a great group of girls that entered this contest and we all helped each other out during our training,” said Adele. “Several of us are going to taking more modelling classes together as well! I’m going to work on my portfolio. I’d like modelling to be my second career.” Top by Zokai. Capris by Donna. Earrings by World and Tribes. Bangle by Pacific Rim.

Loni

Loni, 29, is a legal assistant. Inspired by watching the reality television show America’s Next Top Model and with encouragement from Mary at SHE Modelling Agency, Loni decided to give the competition a try. When asked to describe her favourite thing about participating in Saskatoon’s Next Top Model, she said, “Getting the chance to learn more about the fashion and modelling world and learning more about myself in the process.” Dress by Nicole Benisti. Pendant by Gloria Higura Gallery. Bangle by India Imports.

Also, congratulations also go to Elly who won the Ms Congeniality award and Kinga who won the best runway award. Clothing by Amos and Andes Photography by Hamilton Photographics Shoot coordinated by Alycia Evans and Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz

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Succulents

Water-retaining plants that store water in their leaves, stems, or roots.

ast summer, Dave and our daughter Brianna spent the better part of a week creating a slate patio beside our pond. To celebrate, I wanted to put a really cool container arrangement on the bistro table. But there were a few complications. The first complication was that I didn’t want a huge container which would overwhelm the table. The second was that it is a real pain in the neck to drag a hose to that area of the garden. I found a great solution. We’d just received a shipment of succulent containers in the greenhouse perfect for this space. Succulents are a group of plants that store water in their leaves, stems, or roots. Most will have thick leaves. They are incredibly interesting and almost indestructible. In nature, you’ll find succulents growing in dry, inhospitable locations like deserts. Succulents need bright light and well-drained soil. Watering is the key to growing succulents successfully. Most succulents will be killed by over watering. Over-watered plants will have soft, mushy, yellow leaves. I let my succulents get pretty dry before I water. Rather than check the soil, I feel and

by Leslie vanDuyvendyk

look at the leaves. When watered correctly, the leaves should look plump. When you pinch the leaves, it should have the same feel as touching the tip of your nose. You can tell the plant needs water when the leaves start to look wrinkled. When you pinch the leaves, it will feel like touching your cheek. Some of my favourite succulents include any of the perennial sedums. The variety in this group of perennials is amazing. Some are tall like Autumn Joy sedum that grows about 24" high. The grey-green, paddle-shaped leaves provide nice textural contrast in the garden. Late summer, Autumn Joy blooms with huge pink broccoli-shaped flowers. I’ve got it growing very happily in a spot that the sprinklers miss. Some plants are low-growing and great for growing in rock gardens. Our grandmas grew hen and chicks. This succulent grows in balllike clusters of pointed leaves, often, a larger plant surrounded by little ones reminding us of a mama hen and her brood. You can tuck hen and chicks into any dry spot in your garden.

My container this year features: An aeonium as the “thriller,” hen and chicks as the “filler,” and a needle-leaf sedum as the “spiller.” It will sit happily on the table beside the pond for the entire summer. When it looks a little dry, I’ll simply scoop some water out of the pond and give it a drink. My husband just dragged last year’s succulent pot out of the garage where we’d stuffed it last fall. It looks a little bedraggled, but everything is alive and just needing a little sun and heat to get growing for this summer. Simple and easy – my favourite style of summer gardening. If you want to experience some terrific succulents this summer, plan a road trip to the Muttart Conservatory in

Edmonton. The Muttart has four growing pyramids, each featuring a different ecosystem. The show gardens are drop-dead gorgeous. They are filled with flowering plants and the occasional bridal party. The tropical gardens include banana trees. The temperate gardens remind me of the rainforests of BC and Washington. The arid pyramid has some huge succulents that are amazing. The Muttart has been closed for renovations for most of the winter, but should be open June 26. Check out the website www. muttartconservatory.ca for details. Leslie vanDuyvendyk can be contacted at Dutch Growers Garden Centre. Visit www.dutchgrowers.ca.

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or students across the province, it’s time to sort out summer employment options and understand the impact of the global recession on local employment opportunities. While some sectors have been hit hard, reports indicate that Saskatchewan continues to have opportunities for individuals looking for work as some sectors are actually experiencing labour shortages. With fierce competition for the jobs that are out there, students may have various questions about summer employment. Can an employer pay less than minimum wage? What kind of deductions can be taken from pay cheques? What about overtime work? In Saskatchewan, the Labour Standards Act sets out the rules and regulations that apply to most employees, except those working primarily in farming, ranching, or market gardening, and those working in federally-regulated areas such as banking and railways. The Act also has special rules that apply to employees working in Northern Saskatchewan in industries such as fishing and trapping, outfitting, mineral exploration, and logging. Minimum wage is currently $9.25 per hour and under the Act all employees, regardless of age, must be paid at least this rate. With a few exceptions, employees are entitled to a minimum payment whenever they are called in to work, even if it turns out that they are not needed. Minimum call-out pay is currently $27.75, the equivalent of three hours at minimum wage. If an employee does end up working, they must either be paid the minimum call-out pay or the employee’s regular wage for the time worked, whichever is greater. Employees who work more than eight hours a day or 40 hours a week must be paid overtime. Overtime is paid at a rate of one and a

half times the employee’s regular pay. Males and females have a right to equal pay when they work at the same place and perform similar duties. All employees who work six or more hours are entitled to a 30-minute, unpaid meal break. Employers do not need to allow coffee breaks but if provided they must be paid breaks. Generally speaking, employers must make

Minimum wage is currently $9.25 per hour and under the Act all employees, regardless of age, must be paid at least this rate.

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Let’s get motivated Baking cookies never felt so good B y T H e r r i P a pp

ometimes getting motivated is the little push we need to take on mundane chores and get out of a rut. Motivation can also make a dull work day

“In the midst of winter, I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer.” -Albert Camus come alive. As part of the ongoing series “Loving the job you hate,” this article will provide you with more helpful tips and techniques to rev up your engines this season. There are many ways to boost motivation and drive. Not all will be of interest to you

and one idea may trigger your own creative juices to satisfy your own motivation-building strategy. Some ideas may appear deceptively easy but can be very effective. Other ideas may be greatly effective one day but, depending on your mood, not at all another day. Try some of these tips, put on a happy face, and move forward. Drink a glass of cold water Sounds simple, right? Dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, and hinder mental alertness. These symptoms deflate motivation. Ice water will refresh you and burn calories at the same time. Pack a worry box We all seem to carry worries around with us. Instead of carrying your worries in your mind (that will consume your thoughts and

distract your focus), put them in your worry box. Use any box and decorate it if you wish. Write your worries on a sheet of paper and keep writing until you are “worried out.” When you are done, put the paper in the box and put the box away. If the worries sneak up on you, glance at the box and remember your worries are where they belong. Fuel your body It is difficult to be effective if you are not eating a nutritious and balanced diet. Plan to eat good snacks, frequent small meals, and a variety of vegetables, fruits, proteins, and carbohydrates to fuel your body throughout the day. Clean up your act Clutter at work or clutter in your home can sap your energy and make you less productive. Increase your motivation by getting rid of some trash. You may feel that cleaning is a monstrous task but take even 10 minutes (set the timer if you know you could spend hours) and start getting rid of useless items. Collect and trash empty envelopes, old papers, unneeded notes, or paperwork. Organize papers to be filed later or put them into a neat pile. A cleaner environment can be energizing. Get up early Set your alarm once a week at least one hour earlier than normal. It is amazing how

much can get accomplished in the wee hours of the morning. No interruptions and nothing but a gift of time to move a mountain before breakfast. Feeling a sense of accomplishment is just the thing to gain momentum and feel motivated for the rest of the day or week. Tend your garden This is the time to start weeding the garden and planting seeds. If you enjoy puttering in the garden, take 20 minutes to pull some weeds. Each time you pull a weed, imagine you are weeding your mind of negative thoughts. Later you can look at the results with a sense of accomplishment. Throw your negative thoughts into the trash along with the weeds. Bake cookies This is my all time favourite. When I would be working on large projects or huge reports that took forever to complete, I would take a break from my work and bake cookies. Within a short period of time I had satisfied a variety of needs. The house smelled wonderful, the kids (big and small) had a treat, and I felt good to get something accomplished that was quick and enjoyed by others. Theresa (Therri) Papp, BA, CDP, MDE is a career development practitioner, transition consultant and educator. She can be contacted at 249-4937 or visit www.yourextremeself.com.

Financial planning for small-business owners It’s challenging enough to plan for retirement but if you’re Virginia Pavo a small-business owner, it can be particularly Making Sense of Investing complex. Here are answers to three of the most common questions small-business owners have about their financial planning. (1) Should I save inside or outside my business? The potential rate of return from investing in your business could be higher than other investments but it might come with significant risk. On the other hand, saving outside the business in different markets and with different types of investments could diversify and thereby help minimize your risk. You’ll probably be best served by doing both, with the exact proportion based on a number of factors, including the maturity of your business. If you’re in the start-up phase, you’ll likely need more invested into your business. As the business matures and you get older, you’ll probably want to save more outside the business. (2) What vehicles are best for retirement saving? One of the best ways to start a retirement plan is to make regular Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions, so your retirement savings can grow in a tax-sheltered environment. However, small-business owners who pay themselves dividends need to understand that while this may have some tax

benefits, dividends are not considered earned income for RRSP purposes, so dividends will not increase your RRSP contribution room. Another option is an Individual Pension Plan (IPP). It’s a company-sponsored plan that enables you contribute larger amounts than is possible with an RRSP. Your health is another important consideration. Special care, whether at home or in a facility, could eat into your retirement assets, so it might be prudent to purchase long-term care insurance. It’s also worth noting there’s the potential for creditor protection when your savings are invested with an insurance company, although there are limitations. Speak with your tax or legal advisor to learn more. (3) How do I protect my family if I die? Providing for loved ones generally consists of

Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral The dome of the Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral at Avenue J is a refreshing contrast for the eye. The bottom section of this Neo-Byzantine Cathedral was officially opened on June 8th, 1952 and the entire cathedral was officially opened and consecrated on July 8, 1962. It is a reflection of the Ukrainian heritage of Riversdale.

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of business succession plans are an estate freeze and a buy-sell agreement. An estate freeze simply freezes the value of your business and transfers future growth to the next generation, such as your children. A buy-sell agreement is a legal agreement between owners of a business stating exactly what they want to happen to their business interest during their lifetime and at death. Most buy-sell agreements are typically funded with life insurance because it provides tax-free cash when that’s needed most. These are just a few examples of the many financial planning considerations small-business owners must address. If you own a small business, speak to your financial advisor - along with your legal and tax experts - to formulate a specific plan tailored to your unique circumstances.

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Career Spotlight

CAREER SPOTLIGHT

So you think you want a career in the Trades?

In each edition of The Neighbourhood Express we will include a wide variety of career-related articles. Each article will also contain information about someone who is working in the industry. This month, we are featuring the Trades. by robert white and anne-marie hickey

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killed tradespeople play an important role in the increasingly knowledge-based Canadian economy. According to 2006 census data, almost 12 per cent of the country’s labour force have a background in the skilled trades obtained through either apprenticeship, a trade certificate, or a trade diploma. This proportion in Saskatchewan is 14 per cent. Traditional trades related to construction and auto mechanics have the longest history and have been most visible. There are also four trades which have a higher profile because certification is compulsory: Electricians, plumbers, refrigeration mechanics, and sheet metal workers must be a registered apprentice, a certified journeyperson, or a special permit holder in order to work in the trade. The skilled trades are no longer confined to physically demanding work. With the growth of computerized systems and robotics plus the growth of services related to food and personal care there are now over 200 apprenticeable trades in Canada. Skilled trades workers are present in a wide range of sectors across the country such as transportation, manufacturing, oil and gas extraction, horticulture, food production and preparation, hair styling, and the spa industry.

Growing demand for skilled trades The median age of individuals in the trades has been increasing steadily, and the number of retirements is expected to be significant over the next decade. The trades are a good place to be, says Bill Fletcher, an employee of the Saskatoon Trades and Skills Centre (STSC). Despite the current economic downturn, there is still a lot of activity; take for example home repairs. “Skilled trades are much more in demand these days,” Fletcher said. “Busy families with double incomes don’t have a lot of time for do-it-yourself work. They are more likely to hire someone with the skills to do it right. It means one less thing on the family to-do list. I suspect this will continue to create demand for skilled trades persons.” Mike Holmes of the popular program Holmes on Homes emphasized the shortage of skilled trades and technology workers at the recently completed 2009 Canadian Skills Competition in Charlottetown. Speaking for the sponsor, Skills Canada, he echoed statistics which estimate a shortfall of one million workers in the skilled trades by 2020 and over 250,000 workers in conA provincial program, the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) program profiles skilled trades as first-choice careers and encourages students to complete high school and explore career options in the skilled trades. SYA now has 200 participating high schools from all areas of the province. Over 4,000 students are currently registered and more than 1,000 have graduated from the program. Some of these high school graduates have established themselves in rewarding skilled trades careers by continuing in the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship trade Certification Commission (SATCC).

Youth apprenticeship To meet future demand, more young people need to enter the trades. However, formal research and anecdotal evidence suggests that negative perceptions and attitudes about skilled trades exist among many youth, parents, and educators throughout Canada. Bill Fletcher, an employee of the Saskatoon Trades & Skills Centre (STSC), believes many people might be suitable for the trades, but social stigmas are holding them back. “I think that people don’t really consider the trades. A lot of people are suited to it and might be happier doing that than going to university. We haven’t really recognized the legitimacy of the trades in the past. It’s improved a lot but still the trades are seen as a second class kind of career by a lot of people

in our society.” Skilled trades require individuals with strong literacy, mathematical, and analytical skills, not to mention creativity, problem solving, and coordination. Similar to other options, successfully completing an apprenticeship takes intelligence, dedication, focus, and hard work. Students who enter these programs prefer careers that are hands-on, and enjoy applying their knowledge and skills to produce visible results. As an apprentice, a student learns the most recent techniques and uses the latest technology required to be competent in all aspects of their trade. These students must learn the theory of their trade and then apply their knowledge to master the technical skills on the job.

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Conrad Pura, executive director of Skills Canada Saskatchewan, highlighted the fact that some students with high averages in high school but who also enjoy hands-on work are participating in apprenticeship trades. Some go on to do college degrees later and have a great combination of practical experience and theoretical training. However, he believes that there needs to be better outreach to youth at the high school level to consider skilled trades as a first-choice post-secondary option. Resources: • Skills Canada Saskatchewan promotes skilled trades and technologies as a first-choice career option for youth in Saskatchewan. Visit www.skillscanadasask.com and www.skillscanada.com. • SIAST offers approximately 160 programs in a variety of high-demand fields, and provides training to apprentices in almost 30 trades. Visit www.siast.sk.ca. • Saskatoon Industry-Education Council is developing a website, www.futurepaths.ca, to connect youth and parents to local career practitioners, educators, and employers. It also offers the Summer Youth Internship program to offer summer employment to

struction trades alone. The STSC is a new, non-profit corporation that encourages people to enter the trades and offers skilled trades courses at a post-secondary level in the community setting of Mount Royal. The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) and the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT) partner with industry using Mount Royal’s facilities. To keep up with market demand, and to ensure people were learning the valuable skills so necessary to keep society afloat, the STSC decided to help people seek careers in the trades through their training programs. “We received some government money to train people in the trades in masonry, framing, welding, culinary arts, and stucco,” said Fletcher. “My job was to make sure our students got jobs when the training was completed.” Most courses at STSC run for eight weeks and students are paid a minimum wage for attending. The benefits extend beyond training, says Fletcher, since most trades will employ people after training at about $14 an hour to start. youth interested in working in the trades. Visit www.smartlearning.org. • To contact STSC phone 683-7840 or e-mail stsc@spsd.sk.ca. • For information on other trades training programs, see www.saskapprenticeship.ca.

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• Before you pursue a trade, find out something about it. High school programs are a great place to start, as well as searching on the Internet for information, looking at the Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission website, and at programs offered by organizations such as STSC. • Women in Trades and Technology courses encourage women to consider the trades and to get a feel for several different trades. • Make sure to be punctual. Employers are looking for people who want to be there. You have to make a commitment and be consistent. • Practice your listening skills because if you want to be in the trades you have to be able to take directions, and make sure to question your employer if you’re unsure how to do something. • Physical strength might be helpful for some of the jobs. However, it’s not a limitation. There are a lot of smaller people who may not have super strength but can still be successful in the trades. Continued on next page...

Career Spotlight

Squirrel Away!

CAREER SPOTLIGHT

To keep squirrels from eating your plants sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper. The cayenne pepper doesn’t hurt the plant and the squirrels won’t come n ear it.

Apprenticeship training Apprenticeship training is the longestablished method of acquiring the skills and gaining the knowledge necessary to become a skilled tradesperson. This “earn as you learn” approach allows individuals to obtain practical, on-the-job training under a skilled tutor. “You work for an employer, under a journeyperson, and take short periods of training at Kelsey,” explained Bill Fletcher. “You pass the competencies and you receive credit for the hours you work on the job. In three or four years you become a journeyperson with earning potential of $20 an hour and up.” A big benefit of this method is that individuals can earn credentials without incurring a large debt. Some employers will even help defray costs of training as an incentive to obtain workers that are in high demand. Each province regulates its own apprenticeship programs. Saskatchewan initiated apprenticeship and trade certification in 1944 with a focus on 13 trades. The current regulatory body, the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2009, is industry-led and oversees 50 specified trades. Details about each of these trades are available at www.

saskapprenticeship.ca. “Enrollments in apprenticeship programs have increased significantly,” said Conrad Pura. According to SATCC statistics, just short of 9,000 apprentices are currently registered compared with 5,400 apprentices in 2005. Pura notes that the high demand for workers has led to this increase but also a decline in enrollment in pre-employment training programs offered at technical colleges which were popular when there was a surplus of labour. To become an apprentice in a trade, you must be working in the trade and your employer must be willing to train you. An application form and an apprenticeship contract must be completed and signed by you and your employer. The forms are submitted to SATCC, along with a registration fee. The cost of tuition for apprenticeship technical training is $30 per week for all apprenticeship trades. As an apprentice, you may be eligible to receive employment insurance while attending apprenticeship technical training. To allow interprovincial mobility in common trades there are harmonized standards accepted across Canada for common trades.

Pelletier Guitar and Fiddle Camp The 8th Annual Pelletier Guitar and Fiddle Camp offers lessons on guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, and drums during a four-day camp. The camp takes place at Freddie, Sheila, and Clint Pelletier’s farm seven kilometres east of Birch Hills. Lessons can be set for beginners to advanced and are for musicians of all ages. For 2009 dates and more information, see www.guitar-camp.com. Square and round dance, and clogging convention Join the Hub City Square and Round Dance Association at TCU Place in Saskatoon for the 50th International Square and Round Dance and Clogging Convention. “Dance and Shine 2009” is being held from June 11 to 13. Cost is $65. For more information, see www.sksquaredance.ca. Arts and Science all years reunion This June 19 to 21, arts and science alumni ages 20 to 120 will return to the beautiful and historic University of Saskatchewan campus to reconnect with old friends, classmates and professors. Go back to class with top faculty experts with the “Hot topics in arts and science” lecture series: “Beginning with stories: New perspectives on research and teaching” with Dr. Roanne Thomas-MacLean, “The

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t’s been awhile since we’ve heard from Canada’s own punk rock goddess, Bif Naked, but there’s a good reason. In January 2008, she began her battle with breast cancer, finding the lump only two days after returning from her honeymoon with husband Ian Walker. Never one to take on anything passively, the Juno Award winning, tattooed, outspoken singer fought through 13 months of chemotherapy to get healthy. Not letting chemo put her work on the back burner, during that time she also wrote and recorded her fifth studio album, pushing herself to finish it – even if it was the last thing she did. The Promise was released in May and it definitely wasn’t the last chapter of Bif’s life. Not missing a beat and anxious to get back on stage to reconnect with fans, Bif jumped back on the tour bus. Her cross-Canada tour will bring her to Ryly’s Niteclub in Saskatoon on June 20.

Never one to take on anything passiv ely, she fought thro ugh the 13 months of chemotherapy to get healthy.

The Neighbourhood Express: You’re probably tired of being asked this, but how are you feeling now? Bif Naked: I always feel great every day. That’s my answer and I’m sticking to it! That’s always been my answer throughout all the cancer treatments and everything. I think always trying to stay positive helps your own outlook. NE: What song on The Promise means the most to you? BN: Every song. I can’t really say that there is any one song that means the most, just because I’m really grateful that I was able to do the record.

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NE: Where did your inspiration for this album come from? BN: Every song is different. “Amazon Hotel” is about an incident that happened in my adolescence for example. “Welcome to the End” is a theme that resonates throughout my life. “Sick” – a lot of things make me sick. A lot of things make everybody sick whether it’s politics, animal cruelty, or a whole bunch of things. I find what works best with my songwriting is always to go back to my emotional reserves and draw upon that. NE: What’s your favourite part about being on tour? BN: Seeing the fans. That’s the only reason I do it. That’s the only reason I ever will. Touring can be very uncomfortable. It’s like camping. I don’t know how you feel about camping but I hate camping, so definitely the motivation has to be very high, very organic, and from a really positive place. For me that’s to see the fans. I’m always excited to come back to Saskatoon. I’ve played in Saskatoon pretty much every year since I was a teenager. NE: Can you tell me about what it takes to be a raw vegan? BN: I’ve been a raw vegan for over 10 years. It’s easy for me because all I have to do is grab a banana or a tomato. . . . It’s the easiest way to eat. There’s a lot of raw vegans who are very rigid. They don’t drink coffee because they think that it’s not allowed. I understand that because technically it’s not raw because you have to boil water but I look at them and go, “Oh, well!” I have to have my coffee in the morning. I just eat how I like!

Once I get touring and stuff like that, and they can see that I’m fine, then maybe I’ll get asked. “Well, I was just at the dog park or in a grocery store,” and they keep saying, “You have to tell people that you did NE: If you could collaborate with any musician, who that.” Oh, God! would it be? NE: Is your husband a raw vegan as well? BN: There’s a lot of people of whom I’m a fan but I would NE: What is the weirdest media rumour that you ever BN: No! His favourite food group is bacon! Bless his heart. He have to say Henry Rollins. heard about yourself. doesn’t judge me on how I eat and my hippie mentality and I BN: That I was dating Marilyn Manson. I felt bad for him. I don’t judge him. We like each other. NE: What do you think about Twittering? thought poor Marilyn Manson, how awful for him, because BN: I blog twice a week and do it pretty consistently. A I’m a square and he’s all bold and mysterious. I didn’t think NE: Do you have any collaborations planned with other lot of people are probably on Twitter more than me. I try that he’d think it was a good rumour. musicians in the future? really hard because a lot of people say, “You got to go on BN: I have no idea. I think a lot of people still think I’m dying. it more and tell people what you’re doing,” and I’m like, To find out more about Bif Naked, visit www.bifnaked.com.

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Healthy Lifestyles

This is the fourth and final monthly report on Brenda Wilks’s “Journey for life” program.

renda has had tremendous success in her 12-week journey. She also recognizes the journey does not end after the 12 weeks and continues to attend sessions to support her ongoing success. Congratulations Brenda on all your success! Stephen Covey says that “if you keep doing what you are doing, you will keep getting what you are getting.” Therefore, if you are not happy with what you are getting then you have to make some changes. We often stay stuck in old behaviours that we are not proud of because they are the pathways of least resistance. We fear challenges, hard work and tribulation. When faced with these fears we begin entertaining negative thoughts.

“If you keep doing what you are doing, you will keep getting what you are getting.” There is more to losing weight than meets the eye. Significant weight reduction involves complex physiological and psychological phenomena and if these are not addressed there can be a vicious cycle of weight loss and weight gain. Once we make a conscious decision to drastically reduce our caloric intake, we instantly experience deprivation. This often results in feelings of anger. Our willpower slowly dwindles and inevitably we give in to one of our temptations. We feel like a failure and decide, since we have screwed up, we might as well “go for the gusto” and binge on all our favourite foods. Afterwards, we feel out of control and guilty for our actions. We feel hopeless and desperate and turn to food to comfort us. This just fuels our insecurities and low self-esteem, and we start to believe we are fat, ugly, and a loser. We decide the only way to feel better is to lose the weight, and the cycle starts again. Part of initiating a weight loss program is understanding the psychology of our behaviours and actions. There are lots of things we can do to gain control of our actions. Take negative thinking for example. We are often our own worst critics and can be very hard on ourselves. Here are some tips on minimizing negative and irrational thoughts. 1 Imagine repeating to a close friend or child what you have said to yourself. We could never imagine talking to others as we often talk to ourselves. The next time you catch yourself thinking irrationally or negatively, ask yourself if you would ever speak this way to another human being. 2 Displace irrational thoughts by techniques such as thought stopping, stress management, and thought reversal. 3 Learn to live in the moment and to experience true joy in your life. Stop worrying about the past or the future. 4 Each night before you fall asleep, make a mental note of the best part of your day or of something you have experienced that you really appreciated or enjoyed. By doing this, you will learn to look for the good things in life. 5 Live today!

Brenda’s achievements

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ts Body/girth measurem en Current Initial Chest Waist Hips Right thigh WHR BMI Scale weight BP Heart rate

117.5 cm 127.0 cm 102.5 cm 115.5 cm 117.0 cm 130.0 cm 59.0 cm 66.0 cm .88 .86 42.5 37.2 210 lbs 240 lbs 113/91 124/103 77 69

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o sum up some of the things Brenda has learned in the past 12 weeks, we have asked her to respond to the following subjects. On battling negative thoughts I fear that the scale won’t show the work I have been doing, I have become scale-focused at times. On an intellectual level, I know the scale is just one small piece of what is going on but on an emotional level I can put a lot of undue pressure on myself if it doesn’t move as I want it to. Barb reminds us at low times like this that “quitting is not an option,” and to trust that the extensive medical research she has relied on when designing the program ensures that success will happen. I have a major fear that I won’t stick with a healthy program throughout my whole life. I have been fit and healthy while overweight before. Although previously I had slowly been losing weight at times, I packed more on very quickly when not exercising. I am managing this fear by staying at the gym. The gym is full of new friends that are all on this trip with me. They are an inspiration. I love Barb’s encouragement and her research. She stresses that to become obsessive about exercise isn’t necessarily healthy. I don’t have to be at the gym daily for an hour or more to have this level of success. That philosophy provides freedom which allows me to tend to other things in my life. I now am far enough down this road that I actually have more hours to my day than when I started. I sleep significantly less and feel more rested and energized in my waking hours. Sometimes, I still want to binge and somehow feel entitled to that behaviour. I was eating past the point of fueling my body just for the pleasure of food and I was aware as I left situations like that I was uncomfortably full. The program teaches us that the pleasure in food situations such as these primary needs should come from the relationships with the people, and while food remains very enjoyable it still must be looked at as my fuel. I wouldn’t go to the gas station to fill my car and keep pumping gas even after the car was full. There will be damage if you overfill either place. Her future wellness plan I plan to continue in this lifestyle of planned exercise, especially now that I understand the importance of being around people who do love to exercise. It is great to hear others’ enthusiasm in regard to exercise as it challenges my mind set. Our gym is fun. There is a lot of laughter. There is such enthusiasm and companionship for the trip. It becomes play instead of work. I plan to continue to get my portion control plate out regularly as a self check. It has a place of honour in my home. Getting the portion control plate out for meals shows me where I am straying. I am not hungry when I eat the smaller amounts that the plate recommends, which means the larger portions aren’t a requirement for health.

I plan to continue to recognize the other parts of wellness such as the importance of stress management, good sleep and water intake. I have started working at the gym a minimal amount to ensure I am in an environment that supports my continued success and holds me accountable.

The new focus on “wantpower” works far better than my previous focus on “willpower.” I also have to remember to keep having fun on the journey. I won’t stay with this if I don’t have fun and I don’t know that I ever purposely paired fun and weight loss up together before – instead it was about sacrifice and willpower. The new focus on “want-power” works far better than my previous focus on “willpower.” And finally, I hope to learn to celebrate putting my own wellness ahead of a clean home. On her three favourite nutritional tools Planned eating: Ensuring that my day has time scheduled into it for food and recognizing that this is fuel my body runs on. Safe environment: Adding healthy convenience foods that ensure my success, such as large quantities of cut up veggies ready to go in a moment. Label reading: I don’t have to spend hours in the store label reading but need to know what specifics I am looking for when thinking of adding something new to my grocery basket.

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Brenda Wilks succeeds in her “Journey for Life”

renda Wilks started on the path to better health in March as she strived to replace old, unhealthy habits with new, healthy habits. Over the course of four months, Brenda and her personal trainer, Barb Maduck, put together articles for The Neighbourhood Express documenting both her triumphs and failures in the “Journey for life” series. While this month’s article is the last in the series, it’s not the end for Brenda. She plans to continue to work with Barb in a weight management program and to keep using the techniques she has learned over the past four months. To congratulate Brenda on her success and encourage her to continue on the right path, the Neighbourhood Express made her queen for the day, treating her to spa and make over services followed by a professional photo shoot. Here, the professionals who helped Brenda prepare for her photo shoot share their tips on how they did it and how you can copy her style.

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Leondra King / Isis Laser Clinic

Taking the time to care for yourself is often easier said than done, but with a little pampering you can learn how to look, feel, and live fabulous. The latest advanced skin-care offerings are geared toward a variety of issues. Groomed eyebrows do much to enhance personal appearance for both women and men. When Brenda met with Leondra King she decided to try two separate aesthetic services, sugaring and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. Sugaring hair removal is like waxing, except it uses warmed sugar, tending to cause less irritation. IPL is a newer form of skin therapy which uses a non-laser light source for treating fine dilated blood vessels on the face. “Brenda has a good natural shape to her brows and it was easy to make them look amazing,” said Leondra. After assessing Brenda’s skin under a magnifying lamp, Leondra noticed she had rosacea, a condition characterized by redness. “I gave Brenda an IPL treatment, which helped even out her skin tone [and] tightened her skin.”

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If you are making a decision to change the colour of your hair or add highlights, you need to know a bit about your skin-colour type before making your decision. Your skin tone falls into two categories: warm and cool. Since Brenda falls into the warm category, hairstylist Ashley used a darker brown both to complement her skin tone and to match her re-growth. “By changing her base colour and adding two different levels of blonde highlights, I really got lots of colours going through Brenda’s hair,” said Ashley. “This will give more movement and texture to her hair.” Ashley worked with Brenda’s thick hair, keeping the length, softening the ends, and breaking up Brenda’s bangs to encourage her to grow them out. When styling, she added volume at the crown. “I feel like I achieved my ultimate goal with Brenda’s hair. Her complexion was absolutely glowing and she felt amazing when she left my chair.” The make-up artist

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“Brenda is a lady who doesn’t wear make-up so I focussed on teaching her a simple ‘five-minute makeup routine’ that will give her a professional yet natural look,”said Susan. Generally, most woman find that they like makeup that is soft and feminine, to flatter without overwhelming. Susan prepped Brenda’s skin with a special moisturizer, then applied a wet/dry foundation, “giving her face a beautiful matte finish.” She chose natural, neutral colours for the eye shadow, blush and lipstick. “We finished off with a touch of clear lip gloss and an eye lash primer and lash lengthening mascara.” Now Brenda has an quick and easy routine to follow when she does decide to wear make-up. The fashion stylist

Kim Stranden / Ravishing Clothing for Women

With the help of the staff at Ravishing Clothing for Women, Brenda picked out two outfits, one for work and one for play. For the work outfit (pictured here), she chose a lime green, short-sleeved top with wood accents. “[Lime] is one of the new hot colours for the summer and it works well with her complexion,” said Kim. “The matching Lana Lee jacket is a perfect pair because since she is a social worker it gives her a professional look without being over dressed.” She also chose a pair of comfortable Simon Chang Denim slacks that could be dressed up or down. For a more casual look, Brenda chose a V-neck top by Canadian designer Lana Lee and dark wash jeans from Simon Chang Denim. “The V-neck top extends the body and gives a slimming look,” said Kim. “Ravishing Clothing recommends dark denim on all customers because of the classic and stylish look that they offer.” Model Brenda Wilks Photography by Hamilton Photographics Fashions by Ravishing Clothing for Women Photo Shoot Co-orDinated by Alycia Evans and Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz

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Magnesium facts

uite often I am asked about particular nutrients. Lately, I have had many people inquire about magnesium or the symptoms of a magnesium deficiency. This is such an important mineral to human health that I thought it worth while to use this month’s article to explain more about magnesium and its role in your health. It is estimated that more than 80 per cent of the population is magnesium deficient. Eight chemical elements in various combinations constitute by far the greatest proportion of the minerals in our bodies: calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, sulphur, and chlorine. Magnesium plays a vital role in the body. It acts as a catalyst for some of the body’s chemical reactions. It assists in energy production and proper nerve function. It also promotes muscle relaxation and helps the body produce and use insulin. Like calcium, magnesium is involved in the formation of bones and teeth, the clotting of blood and the regulation of heart rhythm. Several studies indicate that a magnesium rich diet supports cardiovascular health. Magnesium helps coordinate the activity of the muscles as well as the function of the nerves that initiate the heartbeat. Magnesium plays an important part in regulating blood pressure by relaxing the muscles that control blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more freely. Its beneficial effect on blood pressure is further increased because of its ability to help

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equalize the levels of potassium and sodium in the blood. Magnesium’s role in muscle contraction and relaxation means that sufficient magnesium may reduce the severity of muscle cramps, aches, and pains. Magnesium helps relieve migraines by maintaining healthy blood flow to brain vessels. By helping the bronchial muscles to relax and the lung’s airway to expand, magnesium may ease an asthmatic’s breathing problems. Magnesium also helps the body convert vitamin D into a form that the body can use efficiently. And it is part of an enzyme needed to convert essential fatty acids into prostaglandins, important in cardiovascular and overall health. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency involve all body systems. With regard to skeletal muscle, one may experience twitches (eye twitches in particular), cramps, muscle tension, muscle soreness including backaches, neck pain, tension headaches, and jaw joint dysfunction. Also, one may experience chest tightness or a peculiar sensation of being unable to take a deep breath. With regard to functioning of the smooth muscles, symptoms include constipation, urinary spasms, menstrual cramps, difficulty swallowing, or a lump in the throat (especially provoked by eating sugar) difficulty adjusting to oncoming bright headlights and loud noise sensitivity. The central nervous system is markedly affected. Symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, hyperactivity and restlessness with con-

stant movement, panic attacks, agoraphobia, and premenstrual irritability. Magnesium deficiency symptoms involving the peripheral nervous system include numbness, tingling, and other abnormal sensations, such as zips, zaps, and vibratory sensations. Symptoms or signs of the cardiovascular system include palpitations, heart arrhythmia, angina due to spasms of the coronary arteries, high blood pressure, and mitral valve prolapse. Be aware that not all of the symptoms need to be present to presume magnesium deficiency, but many of them often occur together. For example, people with a mitral valve prolapse frequently have palpitations, anxiety, panic attacks, and premenstrual symptoms. People with magnesium deficiency often seem to be “uptight.” Other general symptoms include a salt craving, both carbohydrate craving and carbohydrate intolerance, especially of chocolate, and breast tenderness. Often a deficiency in magnesium can cause calcium deposits as there is not enough magnesium to properly metabolize the calcium.

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These deposits can be on the joints, or as stones in the kidney, urinary bladder, or gallbladder. Low and high protein intakes can inhibit magnesium absorption, as well as excessive regular alcohol intake. A good amount of magnesium can be ingested from the foods you eat. Foods that are rich in magnesium are fresh green vegetables, nuts, tofu, blackstrap molasses, apples, figs, kelp, soybeans, seeds, oatmeal, and apricots. Magnesium is lost in cooking some foods even under the best conditions. To retain magnesium, cook foods in a minimal amount of water and cook for the shortest possible time. It is difficult to overdose on dietary-based magnesium. Magnesium citrate has been reported as more bioavailable than oxide or amino-acid chelate (glycinate) forms. Michele Kralkay, DNM, RHN, is a health consultant, lecturer, and author of A Cookbook for Naturally Good Health. She is certified in many healing modalities. Contact her at www. buildhealthnaturally.com or call 477-4480.

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Increase your summer fun Changing your diet can make a difference By Paulette Millis

id you know there is a simple way to increase your energy for all of those summer fun activities? Yes! It is by eating whole foods rather than refined, processed foods and in particular, eliminating foods that contain white flour and white sugar. Did you know white flour is considered a high-sugar food?

“If I’d known I was going to live so long, I would have taken better care of myself.” -Anonymous The enzymes in our saliva (amylase) convert the flour (starch) into glucose (sugar). Because all of the bran and many other nutrients are removed, there is nothing to slow down the absorption rate. As you might know, sugars can cause a blood-sugar imbalance, with symptoms such as fatigue, depression, mood swings, lack of energy, and brain fog, to name a few. White flour has had as many as 40 nutrients removed from the whole wheat kernel and usually about 12 replaced. Therefore, the word “enriched” is relatively meaningless. Our body experiences cravings for sweets or starch after eating white flour due to the lack of B vitamins and chromium. In addition to this sad state, the gluten content of wheat itself has risen. Gluten is a common allergen for many people. Gluten flattens the cilia of the bowel, causing many bowel health problems. Detrimental effects of eating white flour occur so insidiously over time that most people overlook the cause. Decide today to eliminate white flours and

to avoid processed foods. Learn how to bake with whole grain flours other than wheat, like spelt, kamut and, rye; and millet, buckwheat and brown rice for gluten-free products. Better yet, use whole grains themselves and eliminate flour completely. Your body will love you for it. I know, I know; how can we have a picnic without buns, wraps, pizzas and all of those other flour products that are so easy to use? My favourite replacement is Ezekiel bread, buns, wraps and English muffins. These products are made with organic sprouted grains and beans, with no added sweeteners, preservatives or any additives. A plus is the combination of the beans and the grains, giving a perfect balance of amino acids (protein). To make quick dipping chips, bake or toast the Ezekiel wraps for a few minutes to crisp them up, then break into pieces. Try serving with the tzatziki sauce featured below for a cool refreshing tasty treat. Make a batch of quinoa spoon bread to have for breakfast or to take for pot lucks and barbecues. You’ll be the hit of the party when they find out there isn’t any flour and all of the ingredients are healthy. Thank you to Tania for the original recipe. The above information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace any instruction from medical or health professionals. Paulette Millis is a speaker and author of Eat Away Illness and other publications. She can be contacted at eatingforhealth@sasktel.net or by visiting www.healingwithnutrition.ca.

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ing should be done in one to five years in those deemed to be at a moderate risk of fracture and in five to ten years for those in a low risk range.

2. Access to osteoporosis medications

The primary aim of drug treatment is to reduce fractures. Seven medications for osteoporosis were identified in the report and the availability in each province was outlined. Medications are classified in three groups according to access. Some drugs are only covered by the provincial drug plan by special authorization. Some drugs are not covered at all. The report card findings for medication access are: Quebec – A; Ontario and Yukon – B; Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland/Labrador – C; British Columbia – C; and Prince Edward Island – F.

3. Publicly funded initiatives

The report outlines programs that address the need for osteoporosis care that has been implemented or sponsored by provincial governments. There are initiatives in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. No initiatives in Saskatchewan were reported to the report card committee by the provincial department of health.

steoporosis affects 1.4 million Canadians. One in four women and at least one in eight men over the age of 50 has osteoporosis. However, relatively few are being referred for bone mineral density (BMD) testing, an essential tool in the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Saskatchewan is one of two provinces receiving a failing grade in the first large-scale national report card grading the access of Canadians to BMD testing. “Braking Barriers Not Bones: The 2008 National Report Card on Osteoporosis Care” was compiled from provincial health statistics in 2007. The study was led by Osteoporosis Canada (OC), a registered charity serving Canadians who have or are at risk for osteoporosis. OC is volunteer driven but is guided by a scientific advisory council. The report assesses three aspects: access to bone mineral density (BMD) testing through the publicly funded system; access to osteoporosis medication through provincial or territorial public drug plans; and examples of initiatives in risk reduction, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. The data for each of these three is below.

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Appropriate access to accurate, reliable BMD testing is an • If you have osteoporosis, or if you are just interessential component in diagnosis and treatment. Early diagnoested in helping with the cause, visit or contact the sis allows individuals to reduce the risk of fracture or re-fracSaskatoon office in Market Mall. Staff are available ture. BMD testing also allows individuals and their physicians to assist you in completing a questionnaire to see if to establish a baseline measure for assessing the success of treatyou have the risk factors for osteoporosis. They are ment. The measure for BMD access was the number of people open afternoons. Phone 931-2663. over 65 years of age who had BMD testing. Between April • If you have osteoporosis and are being treated, talk 2006 and April 2007, Saskatchewan had 95/1,000 people to your physician as soon as possible as to whether tested while Alberta had 335/1,000. This number represents or not you need a BMD test. If you have risk facthe availability of testing equipment as well as the number of tors for osteoporosis and have a family history, and people being referred by physicians. you are concerned that you may have it, talk to your The main number of importance from BMD testing is the physician about whether you require a BMD test for T-score from which the diagnoses of osteoporosis and osteopea baseline. nia are made. This was outlined in my article in the last issue • Contact your MLA to discuss these concerns. Ask if of The Neighbourhood Express. they are aware of the report and ask what is going to Most provinces received a grade of C or lower in terms of be done to address these concerns. access to testing, with the results as follows: Alberta and Ontario Physiotherapy is a recognized treatment for osteopo– B; British Columbia – C; Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova rosis that can provide a thorough assessment of your Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, spine and an individualized exercise program based on and Northwest Territories – D, and lastly, Saskatchewan and your T-score, your current abilities and strength, and Manitoba – F. your overall goals. It can also assist with pain control if At the time the report card was being developed, fractures have happened. Off Broadway Physiotherapy Saskatchewan had a waiting period for BMD testing as long and Dizziness Clinic is able to provide assessment and as 17 months based on anecdotal reports. I recently contacted treatment for osteoporosis. Royal University Hospital and was told that the wait period Robynne Smith is a physiotherapist at Off Broadway for a BMD was one to two months, which is very good news. Physiotherapy and Dizziness Clinic. She can be contacted The recommendations regarding BMD are: at 933-2619. • All individuals age 65 or older receive BMD testing. • All adults between 50 and 65 should be assessed each year for the risk of osteoporosis and those with one major risk factor A COAST TO COAST COLLISION CENTRE or two or more minor risk factors should • Written Guarantee • Financing Available receive a BMD test. • SGI Accredited • ISO 2001 • Free Courtesy Cars • After beginning therapy, patients should be retested within one to two years. #225 - 103rd Street Tel. 374-4585 Fax 373-7768 • If therapy is not recommended, BMD test-

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in large part to customer loyalty built up over generations. That loyalty is returned in kind as, for example, when Mary picked up a senior so they could come in to the store and politely acceded to their request to stop at Safeway for some items on the way home. A few doors west I found Nightdrive Clothing Co. Run by two Saskatoon DJs, it opened in December 2008, and describes itself as “Saskatoon’s newest clothing and hip hop music experience where you can come and listen to your favourite requested music as you try on some brand name urban clothing.” Lots of plus sizes and bling to boot. The third place along the street was the Park Café, the classic diner with a cult-like following, especially for Saturday morning breakfasts. I didn’t get to experience the ’60sera small town café interior. A sign on the door said, “Sorry, gone to pick up my truck.” Enough said. The businesses on 20th Street seem to all be run by strong characters.

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Self identity: A run-down area of a city in the process of reinventing itself needs people who believe in its potential. That seems to be the case in Riversdale. I had the opportunity to review comments on 20 anonymous responses by residents at a meeting of the Riversdale Community Association in the fall of 2008. They were done as part of an exercise to answerthe question, “what do you love about Riversdale?” The answers recorded in the two minute exercise covered similar points: heritage and history, old trees, character, diversity, uniqueness, walkability, location, friendliness, independent businesses, commitment of the people, the arts. Interestingly, almost half the respondents mentioned the Park Café! Multi-cultural and multi-faith I was walking down 20th Street and saw a hand-written sign in an old store-front. It said “Meditation” in large letters, then in smaller letters, “Buddhist Style, Every Saturday

11am.” It gave a phone number and then in smaller lettering also noted, “but not necessarily Buddhist – All Faiths welcome.” This led to discovering that Jan Norris, a local student of Buddhism, had also moved to Riversdale. “We wanted to help bridge the gap with the west side, integrate into the community a little,” Norris said. “I am teaching art for the community association like I did in Nutana.” A main difference, she adds, is that the Riversdale Community Association does not have extra money for art materials. Norris believes that the area is starting to change but admits to some ambivalence if the area becomes gentrified. Just across the avenue is a restaurant that has become the home for Saskatoon Native Circle Ministry. It has a weekly healing circle, Sunday worship, and serves sandwiches four days a week. It was a welcome refuge to many during the winter, notes Norris.

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Genealogy

Understanding a genealogist

Genealogists are a special group of people who understand that those who came before us need to be remembered and their roles in history affect us today. point them in new directions of research. If you are curious as to where to locate a genealogist, it is likely they may be found in libraries, archives, or other places where historical records may be found. Some will attend meetings or conferences to be around others who understand and eagerly listen to their successes or roadblocks. When the weather is nice, they may be out cruising old dirt roads for lost cemeteries or homesteads. They attend weddings, baby showers, funerals, and most important, family reunions, allowing them to welcome new members to the family or to stop and remember the ones who are no longer here. Genealogists are a strong-minded bunch when they join forces. They will fight for the release of historical records. They work hard to preserve history for future generations and work on making it more accessible. They will continue to tell the stories of the people who have come before them and try to interest the younger generations. Genealogists are a special group of people who understand that those who came before us need to be remembered and their roles in history affect us today. So this summer as you make your plans, keep an eye out for those genealogists. Genealogists are generally happy to chat with someone new and share their knowledge of the people they have researched. Keep this in

mind as this could be your chance to learn more about your family and a chance to help them keep their notes updated. If you don’t have any genealogists in your family, this may be your opportunity to become bitten by the genealogy bug. Tammy Vallee is a genealogical speaker and educator and a certified Saskatchewan and Aboriginal researcher. She can be reached at tamw25@shaw.ca.

Upcoming events: • Saskatoon Branch Genealogy meetings take place at the Albert Community Centre, 3rd floor, 610 Clarence Ave. • June 18, 7pm: Dessert social and presentation on “Working with Timelines”

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ith summer so close at hand we look to our future and plan out our free time. For many, the amount of free time will vary depending on family, work, and personal commitments. The word “genealogy” is something that most people won’t know the meaning of until their children have grown and left home. For those hearing the word genealogy for the first time the true meaning may elude them until it is explained. Don’t worry if you can’t say genealogy the first few times you try, most genealogists couldn’t say it either. The first reaction to the word has people thinking of geologist or a gynaecologist. Genealogy is defined as the study or investigation of ancestry and family histories. Genealogy can also be described as the desire to seek out and uncover the mysteries of one’s own family. People who take on this role earn the title of family historian or genealogist. As they work at piecing one generation to the next, they begin to develop a new understanding of the family. This understanding comes from hours spent in successful and unsuccessful searches of historical records. Genealogists will pursue even the smallest glimmer of hope that a newly discovered record may contain new information on an individual. Some say that once bitten by the genealogy bug, the desire never fades. Genealogists will plan their free time around the pursuit of genealogical research. Translated for the non-genealogist this means they will use their free time to visit record centres, cemeteries, the old home site, and to meet with other genealogists. A small few will even be able to create a career from their years of research. Genealogists attempt to seek out information in the form of historical records, heirlooms, photos, and family legend that will

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Pets & Families

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Pull up a chair and grab a cup or two. These face-licking, tail-wagging, true stories from animal lovers in Saskatoon and area are sure to make you chuckle, recall fond memories of a special pet or just go home and hug your own pets a little tighter tonight.

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Create a pet-friendly garden b y d r . V ivie n n e J o n e s

Every year cats and small dogs go missing and it just seems like even more have gone missing than the year before. It is very disturbing, so extra vigilance is strongly advised in order to ensure the safety of our animal companions.

ith the arrival of spring and the desire of many of our furry friends to venture out of doors, it’s time to consider ways to keep them safe while they enjoy the fabulous weather. Though it is ideal to keep our pets indoors, this isn’t always a viable option especially for dogs. So, if your curious little critters do go outside, please keep in mind the various choices available to pet parents. Some choices include leads, leashes, and harnesses (in conjunction with supervision is best) and pet enclosures. Pet enclosures are good to keep them safe as well as entertained, either the build-it-yourself variety or products such as The Cat’s Den. Please remember that while our pets are outside, it is crucial that we provide supervision at all times. Every year cats and small dogs go missing and it just seems like even more have gone missing than the year before. It is very disturbing, so extra vigilance is strongly advised in order to ensure the safety of our animal companions.

What you can do to protect your pet? • Keep your pet indoors, especially when you are not at home. • Do not leave animals unattended in your yard; it only takes a minute for thieves to steal your pet. • Do not let your pet roam free in the neighbourhood. • Remember that indoor cats live longer, safer lives. • Keep companion animals safely inside your home when you are expecting repair personnel, metre readers, or guests. • Properly identify your pet with a collar and tag, microchip and/or tattoo. • Know where your pet is at all times.

• Maintain up-to-date licenses for your pets. • Keep recent photos and written descriptions of your companion animals on hand at all times. • Spay or neuter your pets. Fixed animals are less likely to stray from home. • Be aware of strangers in the neighbourhood. • Report anything unusual such as suspicious neighbourhood activities or missing pets to the police and animal control. • Padlock your gate; outdoor dogs should be kept safely behind a locked gate. • Make sure that your animal is not visible from the street. • Keep your pet on a leash whenever you go outside. • Do not tie your pet outside a store to wait for you. • Never leave an animal unattended in a car. Wishing you and your furry little ones a most happy spring and summer! For more information on keeping your pet safe this summer, check out some of the following websites. www.thecatsden.net www.streetcat.ca www.newhoperescue.org http://www.petfinder.com/library

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ou can enjoy a beautiful garden and at the same time provide your pet with a playground. All it takes is proper care and planning. Remember to consider your pet’s needs when designing your green space and you’ll reap the benefits of both a happy pet and a gorgeous garden. Provide your pets with their own area like a fenced-in dog or cat run that they cannot climb or jump out of. Attractive, collapsible cat runs can be found at specialty pet stores or on the Internet. Ensure that there is adequate shelter provided by buildings or plant a ‘shade belt’ using cedars, tall hedges or hydrangeas (in sunny areas), or Virginia creeper (in shadier spots). If space allows, you may be able to incorporate a training area for your dog. Plant a rugged grass variety in this area or use dog-safe wood mulches. To save your lawn, designate a spot for eliminations and take your dog to that spot consistently and reward him or her highly for eliminating in this area: you’ll be rewarded with greener grass. Fence your yard well and ensure that your pet cannot tunnel under the fence (sink the fence at least 10cm into the ground for avid diggers) or squeeze through spaces between boards. Place barriers such as bricks or low lattice around precious plants to protect them or use raised beds that will also add depth and interest to your yard. Protect your pets from poisonous plants; your veterinarian can provide you with a list of common plants to avoid. Also consider materials in your yard which could be dangerous for your pets. For example, cocoa mulch sold by gardening centres and made by Hershey’s is made of cocoa bean shells. Cocoa beans contain a toxic xanthine compound with similar effects to caffeine and theobromine. It is the theobromine that makes dark and Baker’s chocolates so toxic to dogs. Since the cocoa mulch smells like chocolate it is attractive to dogs and cats, and when injested can cause convulsions, hyperthermia, and death. This product is not safe for pets and should be avoided in gardens that you share with pets. Also consider fertilizers, pesticides, and other garden chemicals as they can cause any-

thing from minor skin irritation to more serious gastrointestinal and nervous system poisoning. Ensure that ponds are adequately fenced, gates are kept firmly latched, and compost bins are secured.

To save your lawn, designate a spot for eliminations and take your dog to that spot consistently. Good manners and an understanding of animal behaviour will go a long way to making your pet a good neighbour. Aggression and barking often start when dogs are left unsupervised for long periods of time, protecting the yard, as they see it. Generally, dogs are doers, not viewers, and passers-by are interpreted as a threat to the dog’s turf that always “gets away.” Avoid leaving dogs tied out, using fences they can see through, or providing them with a lookout. This leads to frustration, barking, and potential aggression. Enjoy your yard together with your pet, do not inadvertently reward barking by shouting at them, and build a barrier between your dog’s senses and outside annoyances. Cats, however, love to sit quietly watching the world from a safe vantage. Building your cats a climbing tree or perch allows them this opportunity and provides environmental enrichment that is so vital in preventing common feline behavioural disorders. With careful thought, planning, and training, you can enjoy your yard with your pets, strengthening the bond that you share with them. Vivienne Jones, D.V.M., can be contacted at Erindale Animal Hospital at 384-2287.

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Our fashion pages highlight and promote select areas in and around Saskatoon. Each issue we zoom in on a different setting while showcasing some of Saskatoon’s hottest new styles.

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ome of the cutest fashions around are those outfits that can only be worn when the weather is hot. They are trendy, fun, and comfortable, great for those sizzling summer days. We channelled the heat of the desert in this month’s Fashion on Location photo shoot by taking a walk through the Mendel Art Gallery’s Civic Conservatory. Rain or shine, the conservatory’s rich plant life transports you to a place a little more exotic.

Mendel Art Gallery With an ever-changing lineup of top Canadian artists, the fresh new coffee shop Museo Café, and a specialty shop with some of the most unique items around, the Mendel Art Gallery is a jewel in Saskatoon’s cultural scene. Situated on the riverbank since 1964 and surrounded by the beauty of the Meewasin Valley, it’s hard to miss the serene views. With talk about possible plans for the Mendel to move to a new location in River Landing, now’s the time to visit this historic building.

Saskatoon Civic Conservatory The Saskatoon Civic Conservatory offers a mini-tropical respite year round plus seasonal flower displays. It also has a collection of orchids and arid plants. Now in its 45th year of operation as the silent twin of the Mendel Art Gallery, it attracts over 80,000 visitors a year. The flower show schedule for June includes oriental lilies and begonia. The twinning of these two facilities provides a unique excursion for residents and tourists, with the Conservatory drawing over 80,000 visitors a year.

Twenty Twelve Simple tops, pretty dresses, and fun shoes: Lauren Oleniuk, owner of Twenty Twelve, offers the following tips for everything you need to put together your summer wardrobe. For summer tops, Lauren says styles are going to be a little bit shorter than they used to be, although some tops will be longer and could be worn as either a top or dress. “Tie dye is really big this season, so is plaid,” she said. “Most of our tops are pretty embellished with gold – those have been most popular for us. Gold will transition into fall, so you can wear your tops through that season as well.” In summer dresses, the same colour themes that are popular for tops also work for dresses. Especially keep an eye out for corals, aquas, and yellow. As for shape, Lauren says the long, flowing maxi dresses are in. She says they “can be worn very dressy with stilettos or casual with flats or flip flops.” A summer standby, shorts this season are actually short, and Lauren says styles tend to stay away from capris compared to last year. “Linen for summer is a big hit for us, so we always try to get those in along with the regular jean shorts.”

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Fashion on Location

History of the Mendel

he Mendel opened on Oct 16, 1964. The construction of the facility, which includes a botanical conservatory, was made possible by a generous donation from Frederick S. Mendel, a local industrialist and art collector. The Mendel Art Gallery is one of the finest examples of modernist architecture in Saskatchewan and stands as a testament to Fred Mendel’s philanthropic spirit, civic responsibility, passion for visual art, and progressive vision. In 1965, Fred Mendel donated a second gift: 13 paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries from his private collection. These works established the foundation of the Mendel’s permanent collection, which today numbers over 5,000 works of art, the largest public art collection in Saskatchewan. In 1975, a modest building addition, with funding from the federal government, allowed the institution to assume additional operational capabilities. The Mendel Art Gallery began hosting, producing, and touring art exhibitions, both regionally and nationally, in recognition of its newly designated status as an associate museum of the National Museums of Canada. Today, the Mendel Art Gallery is an important community and heritage landmark, an invaluable educational resource, one of the most popular and culturally significant tourist destinations in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan, and is among the foremost art galleries in the country. With over

150,000 visitors in 2007, the Mendel has one of the highest per-capita attendance rates in Canada. The associated onservatory is managed by the city of Saskatoon parks branch. Admission to the gallery and conservatory is free. (From the Mendel Art Gallery’s website at www.themendel.ca.)

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Image & Self-development

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Less is more this season

ow that summer is just around the corner, we are all looking forward to time off work, backyard parties and just enjoying the lazy sunshine days. This is the perfect time for quick, easy, low-maintenance hairstyles. A natural style that is simple and looks effortless is best, one that reflects our attitude about the season. Summer hair looks its best when it is tousled and free. Don’t bother with fussy styles; work with your hair’s natural texture and you will be less vulnerable to some of

hair’s worst enemies: heat, sun, and humidity. Here are a few hints for sexy summer hair. Keep it natural Work with your hair’s natural texture and invest in products and tools that will help you make the most of what you have. Salt spray will mimic the results you get after an ocean swim. The salt will add volume and texture, and bring out your natural wave. For thicker, coarser hair types, try a calming curl cream with humidity protection. Get a good cut Get and maintain a good haircut that suits your face shape, hair type, and hair texture. Healthy hair always styles easier and quicker, and looks better. Try bangs and/or a more layered shape with lots of shorter pieces around the front. This will give some interest and style to your look when you put it up, whether in a messy up-do or side bun. Style it up Try a mini braid around your front hairline (great for keeping your hair off your face on those hot summer days), a loose side bun or pony tail or a loose and easy up-do. Remember, even if you’re not hairstyle savvy, the look is meant to be a little messy and dishevelled. So don’t worry about getting it perfect.

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Consider the elements Invest in products that will help to protect from some of the elements of summer. Heat, humidity, chlorine, sun, and salt water are just a handful of elements that can be detrimental to your hair. Leave-in conditioner with an SPF will help protect your hair and its colour from the sun. Control frizz and flyaways with a lightweight serum or pomade. Make sure you deep condition your hair weekly to help maintain high levels of moisture and strength in your hair. Add some colour Subtle changes in tone will help to bring out your natural texture. Consider getting subtle and fine-woven highlights. It will make your hair look naturally sun-kissed and brighten your look. When lightening your hair, going two tones lighter will keep it looking natural and will be less noticeable when it grows out. Summer is a time to relax, enjoy the outdoors, and take life a little less serious. An easy, laid-back routine should apply to your hair as well. Aim for a fresh, modern, and effortless look that is more natural than fussy. Experiment and play with your hair to discover how it looks when it is loose and free. Less is more! Roxy is an internationally trained stylist. She holds a B.Comm. from the U of S and has completed extensive training at The Matrix Academy London and additional colour training at the Wella World Studio London. Roxy has been a part of various session teams, having styled hair at London Fashion Week, for Vogue, GQ and ID magazines. She can be contacted at Magnolia Salon at 373-8099.

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Journey of Faith

Reaching out with love By Jodi Kozan

ur theme at Women’s Journey of Faith this past year was “love without limits.” Love is a concept we cannot put in a box so to speak, because “God is love” (1 John 4:8). When we accept His Son Jesus into our lives, His love wants to be our driving force in all that we say and do. With our spring seminar, “Growing in love,” we reflected on the notion that as we grow in love and find the freedom Christ came to give, we will naturally pass on the love of Jesus to others. It’s about getting over ourselves, first and foremost, which leads us

to being open to our purpose, and ready and willing to share, serve, and give onto others as we have been given. I am a member of Saskatoon Evangelical Ministerial Fellowship (SEMF) where numerous pastors and leaders of our city gather for a luncheon each month for prayer, fellowship, and inspiration from a speaker. One meeting stood out more than the rest for me this spring. Rather than a noon luncheon, we went on a three-hour bus tour of the inner city of Saskatoon, ending with lunch at The Bridge on 20th Ministry. Although I am familiar

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the cards, particularly the little fellows. • You cannot defend properly unless you count. • You cannot expect your partner to defend properly if you make faces or show other signs of disapproval. • Keep one goal in mind: defeating the contract. Do not worry about overtricks unless you are defending a doubled contract or are playing tournament bridge. • A player who hesitates during the bidding is likely to have a problem hand. If that player

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with many ministries that reach out to those in need here as well as globally with my local church and agencies like World Vision, that morning hit me hard. When Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters; you were doing it to me!” (Mathew 25:40), it brings a believer to a whole new level of love. First converging with friendly chitchat over coffee and donuts as we arrived (mmmm), our hearts quickly connected in unity as we set out on the tour. Our group travelled to many of the spots that are key points of service to the poor and those in dire need and met with the leaders as they shared their hearts, visions, and needs. We also stopped on the side and prayed for various aspects of the people in the heart of our city. During one of those stops, we prayed for those who are trapped in poverty, abuse, addictions, or prostitution. It can be hard to believe what transpires in our own backyard when we turn our backs, but it’s there. My heart broke deeper for the men, women, and children. God’s love softens and eradicates a judgmental spirit and moves one to reach out in love. The painful reality is that sin and pain do not respect geographical boundaries. Loneliness, despair, and hopelessness are all around no matter what street you call home.

You may not be called to work in the inner city of Saskatoon or be a missionary in an impoverished country for that matter, but we can all do our part in reaching out to “the least of these.” Is it through prayer? Is it through service? Is it through donation of your time, talents, money, food, or clothing? Whether you are on the receiving or giving end of grace and love, it is all because God first loved us. What can we do for the “least of these,” and in the name of Jesus? I believe we will reap what we sow as we give of ourselves to these precious lives we encounter on the journey, reaching up, reaching inwards, and reaching out. 1 John 4:7-9: “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.”

becomes the declarer, keep the hesitation in mind. • The figure to focus on during the defence is the number of tricks you need at any given moment to defeat the contract. Defence is based on this figure. • Give your opening lead a little consideration. The fate of many a contract is determined by that one card. Use the bidding as a guide. • Make sure you and your partner are on the same wavelength concerning leads and signalling conventions. • Don’t compound a crime. If you, or more likely your partner, has made an error, do not

lose your cool. Many contracts can still be beaten after one defensive error, seldom after two. • If your partner makes a nice play, a kind word or two at the end of the hand goes a long way. • The speed of the play may be a clue to declarer’s problem. When playing a 4-3 trump fit, play usually slows to a crawl. • When two possible defences present themselves to defeat a contract, both equally likely, select the simpler. (Unless you are looking to make an appearance in a newspaper column.) Bridge Bites continued next page..

*Scripture taken from the New Living Translation

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Notes Bev Dubois is City Councillor for Ward 10. She can be contacted at 652-2576, by fax at 477-4168, by cell at 260-2360, or through e-mail at bev.dubois@saskatoon.ca. You can also visit www.saskatoon.ca or www.bevdubois.com.

City Council approved a report recommending that the fines for backyard fire pit violations be increased.

he warmer weather is finally here and with that many seasonal events are opening up. This is the time of year to get out and have some fun. The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is now operating on their summer hours which are also extended from previous years. The Forestry Farm Park gates will be open from 7:30am to 9pm, and the zoo will be open daily from 9am to 9pm, seven days a week. Check it out! The Kinsmen Park rides opened recently. The hours of operation until June 28 are Monday to Friday 2pm to 5pm and 5:30pm to 9pm. Weekends and holidays, it’s open 1pm to 5pm and 5:30pm to 9pm. Extended summer hours being on June 29. They will be open every day, including holidays, from 1pm to 5pm and 5:30pm to 9pm. Enjoy! Household hazardous waste collection This is also the time of year when everyone starts cleaning their basements, yards, and garages. The City of Saskatoon has once again expanded its household hazardous waste collection days to make it convenient for residents to drop off items. These collection days

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help to keep household hazardous waste out of the landfill and ensures proper disposal of these materials. Saskatoon residents can bring their household hazardous waste to Envirotec at 812 - 46 St. East only on a designated household hazardous waste collection day. Envirotec will be accepting materials between 9am and 3:30pm. The next upcoming dates are June 20 and July 25. Saskatoon landfill phone number In keeping with cleaning and maintenance, the Saskatoon landfill has a new phone number for residents to call to find out current estimated wait times at the facility. The number is 281-8669. The phone number directs callers to a recorded message which provides the estimated entrance wait time. This message is updated hourly throughout the day from 8am to 4pm. For information on tipping fees and hours of operation, visit the City’s website at www.saskatoon.ca or call 975-2496. The Saskatoon Landfill is located on Dundonald Avenue South. Backyard fire pits City Council approved a report recommending that the fines for backyard fire pit violations be increased. The increase would be a fine of $250 for the first offence, $500 for the second offence, and that reduced penalties to avoid prosecution (early payment within 14 days) are set at $200 and $400. For third and subsequent offences, fines of between $500 and $10,000 for individuals, and between $500 and $25,000 for corporations were approved. Fire pit violations could include burning inappropriate materials and allowing the smoke to be a nuisance to neighbouring properties. The bylaw also increases fines for existing fire safety violations (e.g. blocked exits) by the same amounts. Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services (SFPS) reminds residents to act responsibly when using backyard fire pits. Fire pits should not be used to get rid of tree branches and garden refuse. This is in contravention of the

Saskatoon Fire and Protective Services Fire Bylaw No. 7990. The Fire Department will extinguish any fire pit fires that don’t comply with the bylaw. Open-air fires are permitted within the city limits; however they are subject to six conditions as stated in the Bylaw: Fires must be contained within a noncombustible appliance constructed of material such as cement, brick, or metal, and covered with a heavy gauge metal screen. The size of the fire box of any outdoor burning facility shall not exceed 0.61 cubic metres. Only cut seasoned wood or charcoal shall be used to fuel outdoor fires. All outdoor fires shall have responsible supervision at all times. No person shall light an outdoor fire when the weather conditions are conducive to creating a running fire or allowing the smoke from the fire to be a nuisance to another person (smoke drift). If smoke from an open-air fire causes an unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of another person’s property, the fire shall be extinguished immediately. In addition to the six conditions, there are certain materials that can’t be burned. The following items are not permitted to be burned in open fires with Saskatoon city limits: 8 Rubbish 8 Garden refuse 8 Manure, livestock, or animal carcasses 8 Any material that will result in the production of dense black smoke including insulation from electrical wiring or equipment; asphalt roofing materials; and hydrocarbons, plastics, rubber materials, or creosoted wood. 8 Any material which will generate a foul odour 8 Any material classified as dangerous goods SFPS recommends open-air fires (fire pits) be at least three metres from combustible materials. Bylaw No. 7990, the Fire and Protective Services Bylaw, is available to read on the City’s website at www.saskatoon.ca and looking under B for bylaw.

Fireworks City Council also approved a report recommending bylaw changes. The new bylaw requires a permit to sell fireworks, sets no limit on the number of days to sell fireworks, and states sellers must handle the fireworks as per local and federal regulations. Also, fireworks cannot be set off from private property to public property without a permit, and fireworks can only be set off between dusk and 11pm on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, and between dusk on New Year’s Eve and 12:15am on New Year’s Day. No permit is required for a private fireworks display on private property, as per the existing bylaw, but fireworks on public property will now require a permit. Tickets will be issued for any violation of the bylaw. City trees If you are concerned about the health of a tree in the boulevard by your yard, please call the parks branch at 975-2890. If it’s a city-owned tree, the city will check it out and perform the maintenance, if required. If it’s a privately-owned tree, the owner is responsible for its health. Boulevard trees can face difficult environmental conditions. They can be damaged by lawnmowers and other equipment; they’re susceptible to drought; and road sand and salt, airborne pollutants, storms, and tree pests or diseases can adversely affect them. If you have information about vandalism to any of the trees in our urban forest, including boulevard trees, please call the parks branch. The City of Saskatoon owns and maintains over 100,000 trees located on boulevards, in parks, and along the river. For more information on our urban forest, visit www. saskatoon.ca and look under T for trees, or call 975-2890. I hope you have a great month. Good luck with all your summer activities! Remember to contact me with any concerns, questions, or comments. I welcome them! Take care.

Bridge bites from the ACBL

Voyage of discovery intelligent (but hardly epic) play of the king of clubs in the following deal: E-W Vulnerable South West North East 1NT 2♠ Pass Pass Pass Just in case it happens to be a really useful clue, we should point out that East’s 1NT showed 15-17 HCP. The defense cashes three hearts, then East shifts to the ace of diamonds followed by a low diamond. How do you play the trump suit? All things being equal, you would play a spade over to the king and then finesse the jack on the way back. This might seem even

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more appealing when you remember that East opened 1NT and therefore has most of the missing HCP. But remember also that East has already shown up with the ace, king, and queen of hearts, and the ace of diamonds. That’s 13 HCP. So you can see that if East has the ace of clubs that gives him 17 HCP and no room for the queen of spades. And if East does not have the ace of clubs then he must have the queen of spades for his 1NT opening. What’s needed here is a so-called “discovery play” before tackling trumps. After winning the diamond return, you play the king of clubs in order to smoke out the ace. When East shows up with that card, he’s up to his maximum quota of 17 HCP and now it’s a certainty that West has the queen

of spades. That being the case, you ruff East’s club return and take an immediate finesse of the nine of spades. The king of spades is now cashed, then back to hand with a club ruff (fortunately there is no overruff from West). The remaining trump is extracted and it’s eight tricks for those who did some counting and discovering. Visit www.saskatoonbridgeclub.ca for information on games, lessons, socials, and special events. Visit the American Contract Bridge League at www.acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email marketing@acbl.org.

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Summer afternoon boardgames

Community Rock, Paper, Brushes Art Show

Presented by Amy Gerein, Nora Jacek, C. Klyne, Linda Knight, and Linda McQueen, the Rock, Paper, Brushes Art Show takes place at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery from June 26 to July 10. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:40pm. Opening reception is June 26 at 7pm.

Harry Potter vs Twilight: The Debate

Defend your favourite series in a debate. Tell McNally Robinson, in 100 words or less, why your favourite series is the best. Entries can be sent by email or dropped off at the Kids Desk, marked Harry Potter vs Twilight Debate. Enter as an individual or as a team of four. Contest closes June 30. Winning debaters will be announced July 2. Watch the winning debaters in action on July 7. Call Nicole Berard at 955-3599 or email events@saskatoon.mcnallyrobinson.ca.

Parkland Art Tour

The Parkland Art Tour in Shellbrook from June 20 to 21 features 24 artists and artisans living in the Shellbrook area. They will open their studios to public tours from 10am to 5pm. Pink tree signs mark the trail. The artisan tour aims to celebrate and promote the arts and provide an opportunity to interact with artists. See www.shellbrooktour.com.

Fly ’n’ Fair

The Corman Airpark is hosting the 3rd Annual Fly ‘n’ Fair, a light-aircraft exhibition and recreation show on June 30 and July 1 with antique tractor exhibits and demonstrations. If interested in volunteering, participating as an exhibitor, or have any questions, see www.cormanairpark.ca or phone 931-0822.

Tales from the FACS Farm

The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan (FACS) has designed an activity book to educate children about farming and ranching in Saskatchewan. Intended for children from kindergarten to grade three, it contains colouring exercises, word games, and puzzles focussing on the jobs of producers in caring for livestock and poultry. The book is available at www.facs.sk.ca. Contact Adele Buettner at 249-3227.

In the footsteps of the Buddha

The Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community is sponsoring a 3-day retreat at Queen’s House of Retreats from July 17 to 19, led by Howard Cohn, a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in the San Francisco Bay area. The retreat will take place 7pm to 9pm July 17, 9am to 5pm July 18, and 9am to 2pm July 19. Cost is $110 for registration by July 3; $135 after that. Contact Doris Larson 242-5004, e-mail dwlarson@sasktel.net, or see www.saskatooninsight. com.

The Lung Association at your door

The Lung Association of Saskatchewan will be knocking on doors the first week of June during the annual Asthma and Allergies Residential Campaign. Donations help fund education programs and research. Visit www.sk.lung.ca to make a secure on-line donation or contact 343-9511 or 1-888-566-5864.

Waterfront Craft Art Festival

Join the Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery June 13 at River Landing from 10am to 5pm for an art and craft festival featuring 80 artists at Waterfront’s new home on Spadina Crescent East. Call 653-3616.

The Rusty McDonald Library is still accepting registration for Summer Afternoons of Board Games. Games take place from 2pm to 5pm on June 19, July 17, and August 14 in the meeting room. Games are provided. Space is limited; register in person or phone 9757600. You can register for one or multiple sessions.

Pesticides and cancer

The JS Wood Library and the Saskatchewan Environmental Society have invited Donna Ziegler from the Canadian Cancer Society to talk about the connection between pesticides and cancer on June 10 at 7pm. The talk was rescheduled from March.

Seniors’ Art Exhibit

The Frances Morrison Library is hosting a one-day Seniors’ Art Exhibit on June 9 from 2pm to 4pm, in Room 3. June is Seniors’ Month and Outreach Services is celebrating with an exhibition of art by seniors. This is a non-juried exhibition and is an excellent opportunity to see the work of Saskatoon’s amateur senior (age 65+) artist. Refreshments offered. Call 975-7606.

African stories

On June 11 from 7pm to 9pm at the Frances Morrison Library in the theatre, Amnesty International Saskatoon presents an African story night with particular focus on Ethiopia, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The event will include presentations of happenings in each country, colonization and its impact on human rights, a cultural show, African finger food, and more. This is a Refugee Month event. All are invited! Call Helen Smith McIntyre at 717-5110.

Brainsport Kids of Steel triathlon

Do your kids like to swim? Bike? Run? How about combining all three activities into one event? Join in the fun of Saskatoon’s absolute best kids-only triathlon. The 11th annual Brainsport Kids of Steel triathlon takes place on June 13. There are events for kids from preschool to 15 years old. See www.triathlonsaskatoon.org. Registration will be limited to 200 entries.

About Face

During June, July, and August, the Q art group will be showcasing their work at the Gallery on the Bridges in City Hospital. The watercolours on display are by Marlene Hamel, Lorraine Greenwood, Joan Van Impe, and Patricia Clarke.

40th anniversary MCC Relief Sale

The 40th annual Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Relief Sale takes place June 12 and 13 at Saskatoon’s Praireland Park. Friday there is a supper at 5:30pm. At 7:30pm there is a concert, and the Prairie Rocks Fun, Food and Dance event opens at 10pm. Tickets available at the door. Saturday has a pancake breakfast at 7:30am and the Menno Mile run at 8am. There is a 10am auction and the market is open 9am to 4pm. Everyone welcome. See www.mcc.org/sask, or call 665-2555.

G4G needs your help

Children and adults are dying of HIV and AIDS in developing countries because the drugs that would save their lives are not available. Lives can be saved by helping get medicine to people in Africa and the developing countries but Canada’s Access to Medicine Regime (CAMR) needs to be fixed. G4G will be at the Farmers’ Market on June 20 to solicit signatures on a postcard that will be mailed to MPs. This will support a bill to streamline CAMR. Call Liz Delahey at 3740494.

New to Saskatoon?

Are you or someone you know new to the community? Are you expecting or did you have a baby within the past year? Receive free information and gifts from local businesses and civic organizations simply by registering at www.welcomewagon.ca.

River Landing water play feature

Join Meewasin Valley Authority at the water play feature on June 7 at 2pm at River Landing to get wet, play, and learn about the Saskatchewan River Basin. Parents and guardians must accompany children. The water play feature is also open all summer; stop by to cool off.

Families Advocating for Compassionate Environment (FACE) is hosting a public forum from 10:30am on June 13 at Frances Morrison Library Theatre. The forum will introduce the work of FACE Saskatoon Inc., and initiate public discussion about conditions in Special Care Homes. You can make a difference!

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2nd Annual Light Up a Life Luncheon

Benefit concert and used book sale

Catholic Family Services is hosting the 2nd Annual Light Up a Life Luncheon with guest speaker Katy Hutchison on June 11 from 11:30am to 1pm at the Sheraton Cavalier. Hutchison, a parent, author, and restorative justice advocate, shares her compelling, real-life story. All proceeds will be used for programs offered by CFS. Tickets are $40 and available from the CFS. Call 244-7773.

Have you laughed today?

Join Helen at the Laffing Out Loud Lafter Yoga Club. Generally the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:30pm to about 8:30pm, at the Cliff Wright Branch Library at Lakewood Civic Centre. For June 9 and 23, the club will move outside to Albert Milne Park on Ling Street and MacDonald Crescent in the Greystone Heights area. Call Helen at 222-0563 or e-mail laffingoutloud@shaw.ca. $5 donation appreciated.

Fosters Friends for Life

SCAT Street Cat Rescue is encouraging residents to participate in Fosters Friends for Life. Running until June 15, all new approved foster homes will have their name entered into a draw for prizes from local businesses such as Computer Trends and Pizza Hut. Visit www.streetcat.ca or call 955-7228.

Kinsmen Day at the Zoo

Enjoy free zoo admission at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo on June 26 from 10am to 4pm. Call 975-3395 or visit www.saskatoonzoosociety.ca.

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The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is taking over the city from June 26 to July 5. In addition to great live shows, there are many free stages. Go downtown and discover a new favourite band. See www.saskjazz.com for showtimes and stages.

Check out the Tanzanian Katesh benefit concert and used book sale at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1215 McKercher Dr, on June 12. There will be a book sale from 1pm to 7pm and a concert featuring Gala Trio from 7pm to 9 pm. See www.canadianharambee.ca.

Welcome to the Gaybourhood

The Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity has moved to a new location above the Habitat Restore at 202 - 320 21st St. Come to their free celebration BBQ from 11am to 2pm on June 10 to check out the new digs.

Otesha Prairie Sky Team

The Otesha Praire Sky Team bicycle tour will be in Saskatoon between June 14 and 17. Otesha was created by two Canadian youth to foster global change through daily consumer choices. www.otesha.ca.

LEED Canada workshop

Learn about LEED Canada at the Willows Golf and Country Club on June 25 from 8am to 4:30pm with the “LEED Canada for Homes: Program Review Workshop.” Visit www.cagbc.org or e-mail workshops@cagbc.org.

Father’s Day

Don’t forget about Dad this June 21! Stop by the Meewasin Valley Authority Centre at 2pm to make some Father’s Day crafts and learn about the history of this special day. Contact 665-6888 to pre-register.

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r. Chi Pig A.K.A. Ken Chinn is the singer and co-founder of arguably the most important punk rock band in Canadian history, they formed in 1981 in Edmonton AB and Chinn is currently the only original member. Infamous for his onstage antics, Chinn’s somewhat autobiographical lyrics satirize pop culture. There has been controversy surrounding the reformation of SNFU without founding member and songwriter Marc Belke. When asked about it Chinn said, “I would never deny anyone the chance to play their music, those songs are my life. I’ll play them ‘til I die”. It’s well documented that Chinn is a little evasive when it comes to interviews so i know i had my work cut out for me. In a short conversation earlier in the day with guitarist Ken Flemming, I was assured that Chinn was expecting me and anticipating the interview. I met up with Chinn at the venue before the show and he told me when he was done his beer we could talk. After an hour or so he finally agreed to sit down with me for a chat. DB: You just got back from your tour in Europe, how was that? KC: Awesome, it rocked. We have been there 12 times and the last time we where there was 8 years ago. All the old schoolers came out. DB: Ken “Goonie” Flemming, your new guitar player played bass for SNFU back in 91/92. How is it having him back in the fold? KC: Good i have known him since 1982. He did play bass for us, but now he plays guitar. He’s a good guy. DB: SNFU has a Saskatoon connection tell us about that. KC: Well, Dave Bacon played bass for us from 85 to 87 he was from here, and our current bass player Denis Nowoselski was originally from here. He told me he got kicked out of Mount Royal when he was 16 and decided to move. We met his 89 year old grandma today; she made us borsch for lunch. DB:Are you working on material for a new album? KC: Yah I have some words written and we have

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• June 2009 • Section B

Experience Saskatoon June 16 Discussion and signing of Heavens and Hells of the Mind: Volumes 1-4 by Phillip Carter at McNally Robinson

June 11 Toxic Holocaust at the Roxy On Broadway Misery Signals with Dead and Divine, Haste the Day, Architects, and Sights and Sounds at Louis’ Pub Sarahtonen at Buds on Broadway Powerslave a tribute to Iron Maiden at The Roxy on Broadway

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June 24 Ladyhawk with Adelaide at Amigos Cantina Dr J at Lydia’s Pub The Band Show at Buds on Broadway June 25 Bachman Cummings at Credit Union Centre The Classy Chassis at Buds on Broadway Sons of York at The Roxy on Broadway June 26

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June 14 Harry Startup at the Nutana Legion U of S Amati Quartet at Convocation Hall

June 21 Ralph and the Rhythm Kings at Nutana Legion

June 13 The New Jacobin Club with guests at Amigos Cantina Alex TNT at Lydia’s Pub Sue and Dwight at Prairie Ink Restaurant Harry Startup at the Nutana Legion

June 20 Higgs Bozon with guests at Amigos Cantina The New Meanies at Lydia’s Pub Monique Dube at Prairie Ink Restaurant Ralph and the Rhythm Kings at Nutana Legion Johnny Grit at Buds on Broadway

K-OS at The Delta Bessborough Don Watson Octet, Tribute to Art Blakey, Dr Don and the Black Mambas, BJ Harris Quintet, and The Huxxtables at the Jazz Festival Kiwanis Park South free stage Houndstooth Trio at the Spadina Freehouse The Project with Brandy Moore, Percussion Syndicate, Eddy Robertson Electric Blues at the Jazz Festival Boppin’ On Broadway Freestage Steve and the Takers at the Nutana Legion The Paul Tobin Band at Buds on Broadway Everlong at The Roxy on Broadway

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June 12 Leeroy Stagger with Smokekiller and Jen Lane at Amigos Cantina Alex TNT at Lydia’s Pub Sue and Dwight at Prairie Ink Restaurant Screamer at Buds on Broadway

June 19 Volcanoless in Canada with guests at Amigos Cantina The New Meanies at Lydia’s Pub Ian Martens at Prairie Ink Restaurant Johnny Grit at Buds on Broadway Mr Brownstone a tribute to Guns-n-Roses with Exide at The Roxy on Broadway

June 12 Street Legal at the SIR WMBL Saskatoon Yellow Jackets vs Medicine Hat Mavericks at Cairns Field Legends Cars Test Drive at the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs June 13 Test and Tune Big Bucks Jackpot at the SIR Legends Cars at the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway WMBL Saskatoon Yellow Jackets vs Melville Millionaires at Cairns Field Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs June 14 Points Race No. 2 at the SIR WMBL Saskatoon Yellow Jackets vs Melville Millionaires at Cairns Field June 16 WMBL Saskatoon Yellow Jacket vs Lethbridge Bulls at Cairns Field

June 8 Soup du Jour at the Off Broadway Dinner Theatre

June 19 Street Legal at the SIR Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs

June 8 to July 25 Gayhatte 2009 featuring Anthony Bidulka, Zachari Logan, Wes Funk, Jeremy Lane, Taylor Leedahl, and others at McNally Robinson

June 20 Siemens Western Elite 125 at the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs

June 11 to 14, and 18 to 21 Silence presented by Filp Side and Live Five at the Frank and Ellen Remai Arts Centre

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June 25 to July 24 Imagination Station: The Prequel at the Off Broadway Dinner Theatre

Arts

June 11 Reading and signing of Suburban Legends by Joan Crate at McNally Robinson

Andrew WK with guests at Amigos Cantina Mocking Shadows at Lydia’s Pub Jatino at Prairie Ink Restaurant

June 20 Launch, reading, and signing of Paper Cows and More Saskatchewan True Crime Stories by Barb Pacholik and Jana G. Pruden at McNally Robinson “VIDA” Flamenco Expo and Tapas 2009 presented by Alma Flamenca and Kari Alba “La Aceitunita” at The Refinery

June 17 WMBL Saskatoon Yellow Jackets vs Lethbridge Bulls at Cairns Field

June 10 Reading and signing of Happily Retired: What Works...What Doesn’t by Julie Chahal and Linda Lucas at McNally Robinson

Offspring with Shiny Toy Guns and Streetdog at Prairieland Park Travartine at Buds on Broadway

June 19 to September 13 Land Marks by Dorothy Knowles, Don’t Tell Me Your Dreams by Patrick Traer, and Point/Counter-Point: Selections from the Permanent Collection at the Mendel Art Gallery

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June 18 SNFU at The Roxy On Broadway Subcity Dwellers at Lydia’s Pub

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Charley Pride at TCU Place Dr J at Lydia’s Pub Richard Groulx and The Co-accused at Buds on Broadway Tim Vaughn at the Roxy on Broadway

June 27 Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Amigos Cantina Stephen Maguire at Prairie Ink Restaurant Jane Bunnett Embracing Voices at the Broadway Theatre

June 9 Tom Savage Trio at Buds on Broadway

June 17 Hollerado with guests at Amigos Cantina

Buddy Guy with Mocking Shadows at the Delta Bessborough John Abercrombie Organ Trio at the Broadway Theatre Dean McNeill Quartet, Gypsophilia and Tim Vaughn at the Jazz Festival Kiwanis Park South free stage Doug Boomhower Trio and Percussion Syndicate at the Jazz Festival Barney Kutz Pocket Park on 21st Houndstooth Trio at the Spadina Freehouse The Paul Tobin Band at Buds on Broadway Everlong at The Roxy on Broadway

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June 13 Signing of Blood Castle by Johnny Carlton at McNally Robinson

June 23 CFL exhibition game Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Calgary Stampeders at Mosaic Stadium in Regina June 26 Round Three at the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway WMBL Saskatoon Yellow Jackets vs Regina Red Sox at Cairns Field Thoroughbred Racing at Marquis Downs June 27 WMBL Saskatoon Yellow Jackets vs Okotoks Dawgs at Cairns Field Jet Feature Race 3 at the SIR

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Paddling in a New Direction by jonathan storey

If you happen to see what appears to be a person standing on the water, paddling a

surfboard, you will have witnessed your first taste of stand up paddleboarding. Summer. The word itself has such an incredible power. If you say it to someone, you can instantly see a change come about in them. A dreamy look glazes over their eyes and a long sigh will escape from their lips. The desire for those warm temperatures, long days, and green leaves. For a lot of people it means so much more. It means that after all those long cold weeks of winter, they will finally be able to get outside and get back into the activities

What?: Their new album The Machines We Are is out Aug. 4 Where?: From Burlington, Ont, to a venue near you Who?: Chris LeMasters (guitar), Matt Tobin (vocals), Kellan Lindsay (bass), Kyle Anderson (drums) The Neighbourhood Express: How did the band get started? Chris LeMasters: The band actually got started in high school with Matt. It started with cover songs like every band, but everyone knew each other in high school and it sort of fell together and just happened. NE: How’s the metal scene in Ontario CL: It’s pretty good. They’ve pumped out a lot of bands; we grew up with the dudes from Silverstein. There’s a pretty good punk/rock/metal/hardcore scene going on there. So it kind of worked to our advantage, I’d say.

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Dead and Divine

by alycia evans

NE: How do the songs come together, music first then lyrics? CL: There’s a lot of times where Matt will have stuff planned out. He writes all the time, we’ll be on tour while he’s writing then we’ll go home and put things together. Things slowly piece together. The shell of a song happens, then Matt goes through what he has written down. Things come together in his head – how he thinks they should be. He’s in charge of all the lyrics and that stuff which is cool because if I got my hands in there they’d probably suck. I’d be writing about flip flops, sandals, sunshine, and chicken wings. NE: How does The Machines We Are differ from previous albums? CL: I’d definitely say it’s a heavier record, focusing on a lot of chorus stuff. It’s very similar to what we did on our last record but now we’re more comfortable writing together (since there’s some new dudes in the band). Everyone’s more comfortable together and a lot more honest and more deliberate-sounding. We just tried to expand on what we were already doing.

NE: How did you prepare for tour? CL: We live on tour, so we more prepare to go home sometimes. NE: What’s your favourite part of being on tour? CL: Absolutely everything. I love travelling, I like playing music every night, and obviously I like not having to have a job, and you get to see some amazing super beautiful places with your best friends, so I mean there’s nothing really to complain about. NE: On the tour bus what’s your favourite pastime? Do you play video games? Read? Watch movies? CL: We are all kind of dorks; we sit on our laptops all day and we just got a new DVD player. We just sit around and watch Seinfeld and Futurama all the time. NE: What do you listen to? CL: Management. I love the Deftones. Nothing really like us. Check out Dead and Divine on The Weight of the World tour with Misery Signals, Haste the Day, Architects, and Sights and Sounds at Louis’ Pub on June 11.

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NE: Are you a part of the writing process? CL: Matt and I throw together stuff, then we bring it to the jam space and then everyone hashes through it.

that they love so dearly. Of these enthusiasts, the paddlers might very well be the most excited of all. As soon as the ice starts breaking up on the river, you can find canoes and kayaks cruising around, dodging ice chunks. A little while later, when the ice has left the river, you will find the rowers out there gliding across the water at incredible speeds.

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On the Edge Continued from previous page.

by lÉvi soulodre

Touring trends No. 1:

Festivals

Part 1 of 3 of Bridged’s summer touring article series

As Saskatchewan’s music scene continues to grow and draw attention from the rest of the world, so are the number of artists and bands being accepted and invited to perform at major festivals. Over March, there are two prominent music festivals: Canadian Music Week in Toronto, ON, and the larger-profiled South by SouthWest (SXSW) festival held in Austin, TX. This year, SaskMusic held its second annual Saskatchewan-artist showcase at SXSW, with the likes of Smokekiller, Jen Lane, the Sheepdogs, and Skavenjah amongst others artistically representing Saskatchewan. One of the festival’s local standout invitations was offered to Saskatoon’s the Deep Dark Woods, whose new album, Winter Hours, is melting minds all the way from Saskatoon to Austin. Recently, they were favourably reviewed on the über-trendy, Chicago-based Pitchfork Media site, which makes Winter Hours the first Saskatoon-based album reviewed there. The band has acknowledged how successful the review has been for them (with now-quadrupled MySpace music plays) and it’s very probable someone from Pitchfork saw them perform in Austin. While most major North American festivals draw international attention ranging from delegates, media people and artists, they’ve served as terrific springboards for Saskatchewan artists to be potentially noticed by a larger music audience and market. With summer under way, the wealth of performance opportunities across Canada found in summer festivals (including Saskatchewan’s Ness Creek Festival, Regina Folk Festival, and Saskatchewan Jazz Festival) will inevitably continue to offer valuable exposure for our fantastic

provincial music scene to new audiences both at home and across the land. It is important in today’s music environment to capitalize on the live performance. While there have been a few horror stories where some bands have been turned back from attempting to cross the Canada/US border when en route to a festival performance (even under no logical grounds other than a border patrol officer’s grumpy mood that day), it is an absolute imperative to prepare all necessary artist and personal documentation; never leave your passport at home if planning on crossing to the States. While our persons aren’t exempt from border crossing regulations, the power of music obeys no borders, whether stylistic or government-regulated. The Eagles graciously and

professionally demonstrated their live show dominance with an unprecedented (to my memory, anyway) three consecutive sold-out performances at Saskatoon’s Credit Union Centre. People are always hungry for great live music. Imagine if thousands of bands congregated in Saskatoon for some sort of equivalent to SXSW or Canadian Music Week; 2007’s Juno weekend had this affect, where the majority of clubs and music venues were packed to the roof for all shows. This sort of energy is held in varying cities all across the world, especially during the late spring to late summer periods with innumerable festival dates and projects. Many bands and artists will also use a festival date as a grounding schedule point in order to book shows in and around the festival date in surrounding cities and venues.

They are so happy to be back in their element. This year, however, there will be a few additions to the paddling scene in Saskatoon. If you happen to see what appears to be a person standing on the water, paddling a surfboard, you will have witnessed your first taste of stand-up paddleboarding. Stand-up paddleboarding has it’s roots in Hawaii and about nine years ago made it’s way to the US mainland. Since then the sport has had huge growth in traditional surfing locations since stand-up paddleboards have some distinct advantages over traditional surfing. They offer a better vantage point for seeing waves, can catch smaller waves and are not as difficult to learn. They also provide a great total body workout, which has attracted a lot of athletes to take it up as a cross-training activity. Best of all is that

Most importantly, a band or artist booking their own shows must remember that tenacity and perseverance serve as their greatest allies. If an e-mail goes unresponded to for weeks or months even though in the past the promoter might have been responsive right away, it does not mean the promoter is disinterested. In fact, if one comparatively looks at the almost overabundant business of touring shows and bands landing in Saskatoon daily, any other larger centre is even more swamped with bands and artists wanting to plant their feet on a stage. Follow-up e-mails are an absolute necessity. I also recommend targeting the booker’s mostused means of communication. If the booker specifically requests to only be contacted through their MySpace, there is little use in calling them, unless you’re either a truly brave soul or ready to remain response-less.

De Blob

by curtis chant

Looking out my window, I came to a realization – as I usually do staring out of windows – but today’s realization was different. Today I realized that in Saskatchewan, we get way less than half a year of summer. I thought to myself, I should be outside grabbing up some of it right now. I really just want more colour in my world, and on my pale, whiter-than-the-pope’s-robe skin. But instead of going outside to experience all the colourful wonders of the world, I have stumbled on a game that can give me all the unbridled pleasures of going outside without actually having to do so. Here’s the rundown: INKT corporation has invaded. They are determined to extinguish all colour in the wonderfully happy residence of Chroma city. Instead, replacing everything bright and vibrant with the drab and painfully dull shades of black and white. Everyone gets drained of their colour and their will to live. For example, the part of town that blasts music and lets artists release their inner awesomeness is transformed into a section of propaganda towers after INKT has had their way with it. Like 1984, it is fundamentally a metaphor for “the man” taking over. Your job, as de Blob, is to restore colour back to the land by smashing the little INKT colour-vacuum machines that have sucked away all the colour and redistribute it to the buildings, streets, and trees of your city. The controls are easy enough push the analog where you want to go and swing the remote to jump. Target enemies or items with the Z button and swing again to smash down upon them. The one downside to this method of control is that you do a lot of jumping. Therefore you do a lot of swinging. I am all for the interactivity of Wii games but sometimes I would just like to drop on the couch and change all the settings

you don’t actually need any waves at all to enjoy paddleboarding. The boards are big enough (nine to 12 feet) that you can just climb on top of one and stand up. Then with your longhandled paddle you can start cruising around on lakes, rivers, ponds - wherever you want. Sounds like a blast, no? But get this: paddleboarding has now also made its way onto dry land. By using a specially crafted rubber-tipped paddle and a longboard (a large skateboard) it is possible to paddle along the streets and paths of the city. With the landscape that Saskatoon is built upon, mostly flat with a few hills, it is the perfect place for dry-land paddling. Another great way to commute around the city, have some fun, get some exercise and leave a very small footprint on our sensitive environment. Jonathan and Marcus Storey are co-owners of Escape Sports. Contact them at 244-7433 or visit www.escapesports.ca.

Whether it be in Ontario’s capital city or in the hot, humid climates of music hot spot Austin, it all begins at home; by having hometown fans support homegrown talent, in order for their talent to spread outwards. With a series of local festivals ready to welcome international talent and expose local talent, playing opportunities like the muchloved Ness Creek and Regina Folk festivals will better help expose our wonderful local artists, especially towards the fall festival flood, which includes Pop Montreal, Halifax Pop Explosion, and New York City’s esteemed College Music Journal Marathon, arguably as huge and important (if not more so) than SXSW. There are many, many festival opportunities, which can purposely serve as the starting point for a tour.

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to “old man mode” which would be a mix of making everything easier and also amp up the volume at the same time. Alas, this is an unchangeable option. Level by level, there are point quotas that must be met. All you have to do to build these points is mix colours and bounce around between the buildings sploshing yourself all over them. There are numerous side missions as well, all of which are fun, and some of which are challenging but still fun. Rarely does the game become tedious: there are moments, don’t get me wrong, but they are thankfully rare. The graphics are great and the game is stylized. It totally feels like you have fallen into a world of the new age, artstyle vinyl toys. Everything is simple, cute, and totally rad looking. I almost felt as if the ’80s have come back! Point in fact, I believe they have already. Explain to me the vibrantly coloured T-shirts and more-than-common hideously bright board shorts of today. Only the ’80s and this game have that answer. The music is very good and it involves you with what is going on. I found myself catching a little boogie more than once. It’s a very funny trip into a new-age world of colour. There are tons of animated clips peppered in the game and they are all actually funny. Yes, I’m not just saying that, they may actually cause chuckle-itus. I think it looks awesome and the game is quirky in a good way. I have to say, add this to your Wii library if you can; good games are becoming more scarce for the system and this is not one you can afford to pass up.

Rating: 4 Zombies out of 5 Curtis Chant is co-owner of Next Level Game Exchange located at #9-202 Primrose Drive. He can be contacted at 384-7222. gamer tag : NuBeens

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