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LOCA L AUT HO RS: Writers tell us what makes their book worth reading

ARNOLD JAMES ISBISTER

Fireside tales put down on paper in Strange Bannock pes, trusted and true. Then there are the new ones carefully created to be shared and felt. By accident or intention, we drastically change the ingredients and time. On this creative journey the baker and I offer a taste of the familiar along with the new — and the strange.

The stories in this book are a compilation: a wide composite of tales, history and fact usually told around a wood burning stove or around a fire on the trapping line. They don’t have reason or scheme in the order they are told but have similarity in the indigenous recipe of syntax, dialogue and intonation. The stories are eclectic in genre, offering a slice of our life to teens and adults alike. They are bound together by the art of the na-

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All are connected to the plains tribes who have for generations passed on their knowledge, education and history through the ancient art of storytelling. Accompanying these stories are fantastical parables with horrific lessons, timeless romantic tales, and dark or silly anecdotes you will remember with a smile. There is a story for everyone, young and old.

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I am First Nations, an author and a visual artist. In this book, I paint you another world I hope you will enjoy and remember.

Storytelling and bannock are staples in our cultural diet that hasn’t changed much over the generations.

We think of bannock as stable, neverchanging and kind of boring. But, what if we added some foreign ingredients like raisins, garlic or cinnamon?

That’s the idea behind this book: The old with the new in a culture evolving as it grows, yet keeping the past. I present a mode for the reader to see what we see, feel our history and maybe share a laugh or some tears.

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In a province known for hockey and football, Claude Seguin has helped develop fencing clubs across Saskatchewan and his students have reached the sport’s top level. BRIDGES PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

READ MY BOOK — 2 Explore aboriginal culture and traditional storytelling in Strange Bannock

IN THE CITY — 15 A moment in time: Photographer Liam Richards’ shot that defines the week

ON THE COVER — 4 Claude and Lynn Seguin have thrust fencing into the spotlight

ON THE SCENE — 16 At the 2015 Badge, Shield & Star Citizen Awards

SHARP EATS — 8 How to feed your family local organic produce with minimal effort EVENTS — 10 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: bridges@thestarphoenix.com OUTSIDE THE LINES — 14 A weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages by artist Stephanie McKay

CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 17 GARDENING — 18 The best saskatoon berry varietals for your garden WINE WORLD — 19 Adding bubbles makes any occasion one to celebrate

Jared Regier transplants onions in preparation for the 2015 garden season. Regier operates the Chain Reaction Urban Farm on several different garden plots in Saskatoon. BRIDGES PHOTO BY GORD WALDNER

BRIDGES COVER PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN Bridges is published by The StarPhoenix – a division of Postmedia Network Inc. – at 204 Fifth Avenue North, Saskatoon, Sask., S7K 2P1.

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Claude . . . created fencing in Saskatchewan. He’s helped it to flourish and he’s helped it to grow. — Shannon Comerford

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Saskatchewan’s first family of fencing

Fencers Leland Guillemin and Shannon Comerford, who train under Claude and Lynn Seguin in Saskatoon, are heading to the Pan Am Games in Toronto in July. BRIDGES PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

By Sean Trembath In the world of fencing, one family name sits above all others in Saskatchewan.

The Seguins, and particularly their patriarch Claude, have established a legacy in the sport. Claude is the first Canadian-born fencer to achieve the rank of Fencing Master, an international standard that requires very high proficiency in all three weapon classes, foil, sabre and épée.

Since coming to Saskatoon in the late 1970s, Claude has overseen a proud fencing tradition

in the province. Local fencers have competed at every level, including the Olympics.

“Claude, I mean, he has created fencing in Saskatchewan. He’s helped it to flourish and he’s helped it to grow,” says Shannon Comerford, who is preparing for the yearlong process of qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil.

“It’s hard to find words to explain what he’s done.”

Claude’s wife Lynn, a decorated athlete herself, has stepped into a coaching role alongside many of Claude’s other protégés. His son Jean-

Pierre is a former world champion at the under-17 cadet level.

“I’ve accomplished more than I set out to.

I didn’t expect to accomplish this much. I’ve trained some good coaches and good people,” Claude says.

At 66, Claude is in the process of preparing the province’s clubs for his eventual retirement, whatever that looks like. He calls it his “plan of succession.” He jokes that he’ll die in the fencing club, but recognizes the need to pass the torch to the next generation of coaches.

“I’ll just keep going, but my role is going to

be less and less,” he says.

Claude was interested in fencing before he ever picked up a blade.

“I saw it on TV. The ’67 world championships in Montreal. I said ‘that’s what I’d like to get into.’ And then when the opportunity came, I did.”

That opportunity came in the early ’70s. He started training under an immigrant from East Germany. As he pursued a degree in physical education at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont., Claude founded two clubs, one for the university and one for the city.

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It’s not a passive coaching sport. You don’t stand on the sidelines orchestrating what’s happening on the field.

The coach is as physically engaged as the athlete. — Jean-Pierre Seguin

He already knew he wanted to make fencing his career, but didn’t know if it was viable. After school he spent some time coaching in Winnipeg.

Then a job came up in Saskatchewan, coaching the provincial team for the western Canadian Summer Games.

Claude moved to Saskatoon on July 9, 1979. He has been here ever since.

It took a while before he was able to produce any top-level athletes.

There was no real fencing tradition in the province when he arrived. As with anything else, reaching the upper echelons takes time and dedication.

“It’s the old rule, 10,000 hours or 10 years. That’s in any sport to get anywhere near the top, or at least get into the position to ask, ‘do I have a shot?’ ” Claude says.

His first truly elite fencers were Allan Francis, who competed in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, and Tars Bakos, a top-8 finisher in a few

World Cup events and member of the Canadian national team.

Meanwhile, his son Jean-Pierre was rising through the ranks.

“Tars was his hero,” Claude says.

In 2002, Jean-Pierre reached the top of the mountain, winning the cadet world title in Turkey.

“I was just happy to have one of my athletes winning it. The fact that it was my son was a little bit overwhelming. I didn’t expect that,” Claude says.

Lynn remembers waking up early every morning back in Saskatoon, checking the results online. When Jean-Pierre finally did it, she started trying to track them down in Turkey.

“I tried to phone them, and they were already partying by the time I got hold of them. As soon as he won they were out on the town. It was huge,” she says.

Fencers practise at the Seguins’ Saskatoon Fencing Club. BRIDGES PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

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I was just happy to have one of my athletes winning it. The fact that it was my son was a little bit overwhelming.

I didn’t expect that. — Claude Seguin

Claude Seguin was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. FILE PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

Jean-Pierre says the victory was obviously a special moment, but played down the fatherson connection.

“I’m sure for him as a coach, he always wants the best for his athletes, including myself,” he says.

Coaching fencing is different than a lot of sports, Jean-Pierre says. The coach spends countless hours in the gym with the athletes, often acting as the target.

“It’s not a passive coaching sport. You don’t stand on the sidelines orchestrating what’s

happening on the field. The coach is as physically engaged as the athlete,” Jean-Pierre says.

The coach-pupil relationship is also responsible for Claude and Lynn’s marriage.

Lynn began not as a fencer specifically, but as a modern pentathlete. Modern pentathlon, an Olympic event since 1912, was founded as a test of the skills necessary to be a “modern” soldier. Athletes compete in running, swimming, shooting, equestrian and, of course, fencing.

Lynn Chornobrywy was a world champion in 1983 and was named Canada’s female athlete of the year. In 1994, she lived in B.C’s lower mainland. She started coaching fencing for the local modern pentathlon club.

She was asked to coach on B.C’s women’s fencing team, but required a higher level of coaching certification. Claude was one of the judges on the certification panel.

After her test, Claude approached to offer her coaching. She started to travel to Saskatoon and train with him.

“It was always a nice welcoming club, and the city was nice because it was sunny and Vancouver was always raining,” she says.

In 2001, she moved here. In 2002 they were married.

Lynn is now a Fencing Master herself, and firmly entrenched as a coach. She hopes to one day have one of her personal pupils make the Olympics.

She is also a large part of Claude’s succession plan for the future of the sport in the province.

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I think he always considered it a huge accomplishment, not for him necessarily, but a huge accomplishment that fencing, as a sport that’s relatively unknown in Canada, could survive here. — Jean-Pierre

“There has been a lot of thought in it,” she says.

While still somewhat under the radar, the sport has proliferated greatly since the days when Claude first arrived. The only two clubs were in Saskatoon and Regina. Now there are clubs in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Swift Current and Asquith.

Claude feels a personal stake in all of them. He made sure every club had a coach with at least a level-three certification.

“I can’t work with every single athlete in the province, so the way to do it is educate the coaches,” he says.

There’s a kinship between the clubs, according to Jean-Pierre.

While they compete hard, everyone is happy to see anyone from the province succeed.

“We were just kind of all in it together, and trying to support each other,” he says.

Jean-Pierre has stepped away from serious competition, but that doesn’t mean he has left the club. His focus is now on law school at the University of Saskatchewan. He still makes time to help out some of the up and comers training in Saskatoon.

“Like anyone who has benefitted so much from an organization or a sport, it’s just giving back in terms of time,” he says.

“It gives you so much that to not give back doesn’t just feel wrong, the thought of it doesn’t even cross my mind.”

Lynn jokes that Jean-Pierre may have a bigger role in the club’s future than he realizes.

“Jean-Pierre doesn’t know it yet, but he’s going to be a coach. He’s really good,” she says.

Claude’s contribution to the province was officially recognized in 2006 when he was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame.

“It was nice to be accepted,” he says, adding that the low profile of fencing makes it a particular accomplishment. He makes sure to credit the coaches and athletes he has worked with for his success.

“I think he always considered it a huge accomplishment, not for him necessarily, but a huge accomplishment that fencing, as a sport that’s relatively unknown in Canada, could

Alan Hewlett of Saskatoon, right, fences with Guillaume Rodrigue of Seneville, Que., at the Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse in 2007.

survive here,” Jean-Pierre says.

He takes pride in coaching athletes that are successful not only in fencing but in life. He says a large portion of his students go on to get university degrees. He feels that by pushing them to excel in fencing, he

teaches them to do the same in other venues. Not to mention how good a national championship looks on a resume, regardless of industry.

So as Claude looks toward the end of his career, his legacy is firmly entrenched. The Seguin family, and the

fencing tradition they have forged, will live on in the athletes the province produces. Athletes like Shannon Comerford, who embraces that legacy and feels like a representative of that tradition as she prepares to embark on her quest for the 2016

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“Whenever I travel, I’m so proud to say I’m from Saskatoon. Nobody knows where that is, but being a small town girl I’m so proud to say where I’m from and tell them of the excellence we have here.”

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Getting local organic produce with minimal effort

By Jenn Sharp Buying a CSA share is an ideal way to have local, organic produce all summer with minimal effort.

Becoming part of a community supported agriculture (CSA) business means you’ll get fresh produce throughout the season from growers in Saskatchewan. Some even offer shares that extend during the winter months.

Consumers share in the bounty but also share in the risks of farming (inclement weather can affect crop yields).

If you want to become a CSA member, you purchase a share of the anticipated 2015 harvest. Members receive orders of produce weekly or bi-weekly at central pickup locations. Some CSAs have the option of adding on eggs, meat or honey.

For those living in Regina, there are two places to buy weekly produce boxes from Saskatchewan growers without committing to a regular share.

The only heirloom vegetable-grower CSA in Saskatchewan is PayDirt Farm, located near Wakaw. Owners Grant Black and Patricia Robertson follow the traditional CSA model, which supports the vegetable grower.

“This tried-and-true method creates a sustainable economic model,” says Robertson.

“This approach builds a stable local vegetable source for members.”

They’re also committed to food purity and seed diversity. PayDirt Farm’s open-pollinated heirloom seed varieties are sourced from independent seed companies and the organically grown vegetables contain nutrient-rich vitamins and minerals. The couple also likes to experiment with new and unusual varieties.

Shares are considered an investment in PayDirt Farm.

“We pay dividends in premium heirloom organic vegetables, which are harvested the same day for our members,” says Black. “A member’s seasonal investment allows us to sustain the heirloom organic vegetable operation from year-to-year — and members get to enjoy super healthy vegetables.”

Chain Reaction Urban Farm is a new CSA in Saskatoon built on a wholly sustainable business model. Jared Regier will make all vegetable deliveries on his bike, which has a trailer capable of hauling 226 kg. He’s also planning on biking to each of his three garden sites in the city.

Jared Regier has started transplanting garden plants for the 2015 garden season. Regier operates the Chain Reaction Urban Farm on several different garden plots in Saskatoon and makes all the produce deliveries by bicycle. BRIDGES PHOTO BY GORD WALDNER

“I’m going to be fit,” he says with a chuckle of biking to the gardens and making the deliveries. “But it’s something that we really care about proving that it’s possible.”

He and wife Rachel taught the Earthkeepers program, which educates Grade 10 students about the environment, at Aden Bowman Collegiate.

“We’ve been teaching people about growing food for a while then finally (we were) just itching to get out there and do it ourselves … and share it with people.”

Regier says local, sustainable food is hard to find.

“Even though we produce a ton of food in this province, most of it is grain and most of

it’s shipped away.”

He also understands the time constraints on many families. Few have time to garden at the end of the day. Buying a share in his CSA allows families to keep their lifestyles the same, while supporting a sustainable farming model.

He’s delivering to people’s homes in Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods. All the shares are sold out for the 2015 season. He wanted to keep it small for the first year, but will expand in 2016. Visit www.chainreactionurbanfarm. com to be put on a wait list. jksharp@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/JennKSharp

Patricia Robertson, owner of Pay Dirt Heirloom Farm, with some of last year’s carrot harvest. PHOTO COURTESY PAY DIRT HEIRLOOM FARM

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SHARP EATS SASKATCHEWAN CSAs ETOMAMI ORGANICS ECOFARM: WWW. SASKECOFARM.COM Keith Neu operates his organic CSA near Hudson Bay. He delivers twice monthly in the summer and once a month in the winter to Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Yorkton and Prince Albert.

CSA shares are for the 2015-16 season, beginning May 1, and are $80 per month, payable via postdated cheques or auto debit. A full year double share is $150 per month.

Beef, chicken and eggs are also available.

Grant Black with a bale of organic straw he uses to keep the weeds at bay between the vegetable rows at Pay Dirt Farm. PHOTO COURTESY PAY DIRT HEIRLOOM FARM

PAYDIRT FARM HEIRLOOM CSA: WWW. PAYDIRTFARM.CA PayDirt Farm follows the CSA field-to-fork model, which equals six pickups per season at an east side Saskatoon location, midJune to mid-October.

Each member can expect to receive six share containers of organic vegetables plus a big bag of organic potatoes. A 2015 share is $600 for the season.

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Wed., April 22 Robb Hill Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Isobel Trigger w/ Sunset Kids Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Tom & Rob Ehman Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

The Recliners Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr. Mark Mills’ Sexy Disco Party Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. Pandacorn w/ Jesse and the Dandelions, and Colleen Brown Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave.

Thurs., April 23

Jauz w/ Emilio Del Canto and An10na O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

Whiskey on a Sunday Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

The Whiskey Jerks w/ David Simard and Chris Page Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

Soul Picnic Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Big Band Series: High School Big Band Night The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Gazoline w/ The Northern Light, Paul Cournoyer and Matt Stinn Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Belladonnas & The Temps w/ Northern Elms and Nightvisions Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

The Pistolwhips w/ Black Vienna Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Sexy Disco Party: Mark Mills w/ Windmills Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. BC Read Band Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Saskatoon’s Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Somewhere Else Pub & Grill, 2605 Broadway Ave. Sat., April 25

Laila Biali Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W.

Penny Reign Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Fri., April 24

Piano Saturdays: Neil Currie Jazz Travellers Series: The Cookers w/ The Irene Elliott Trio The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Penny Reign Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Friday: Sheldon Corbett Roots Series: John Wort Hannam The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Lady Hawke Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. The Standards Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Leon Ochs Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct.

Lady Hawke Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. Ralph’s Rhythm Kings Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W. Northern Lights Dance Band Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St. Slim Chance and the High Rollers McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Shooting Guns w/ B.A. John-

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ston and Black Thunder Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Non-Phixion 20th Anniversary Reunion w/ Ill Bill, Gortex, Sabac Red and DJ Eclipse O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Chad Reynolds & The Sex w/ The Fuss Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Living Hour w/ Pandas in Japan, Living Room and Jared Brown Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. BC Read Band Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Saskatoon’s Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue Somewhere Else Pub & Grill, 2605 Broadway Ave. Sun., April 26 Acoustic Jam Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Blues Series: Suzie Vinnick The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. The Creepshow 10th Anniversary Tour w/ The Penske File Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Mon., April 27 Autumn Red Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Tues., April 28 Def Leppard SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave. Autumn Red Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Until Red Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

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show and sale. Featuring an original series of paintings by Janet Williams.

E., Watrous. It’s a Shoe In, a Sask Terra Members’ juried ceramic exhibition.

Rouge Gallery Until April 25 at 245 Third Ave. S. Limn, an exhibition of paintings by Arvid Wangen.

Humboldt and District Gallery Until April 23 at 601 Main St., Humboldt. Garden Immaculate by Linsday Arnold. An OSAC touring exhibit of ink and watercolour works. Ethereal, a local perspective exhibit by Sharon Eisbrenner, runs until June 27.

AKA Artist Run Until April 25 at 424 20th St. W. Interior Latex Eggshell by Robert Taite.

Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until April 30 at 701 Railway Ave., Rosthern. Works from the Young Artist Program.

Eye Gallery Until May 9 at 117-1132 College Dr. My Point of View, a student art exhibition by artists from Kindergarten to University level. Opening reception April 23, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bent & Twisted Until April 24 and April 27-30 at The Galleria, Innovation Place, 15 Innovation Blvd.

Prairie Sculptors’ Association annual spring show and sale.

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The Art of Conversation Until April 24 at Ideas Inc, 120 Sonnenschein Way. A fine art

St. Thomas More Gallery Until April 25 at 1437 College Dr. Collective Observation, the 10th annual USCAD Instructors’ and Certificate Students’ exhibition.

Paved Arts Until April 25 at 424 20th St. W. Video Terrarium by Allison Moore. A collection of panoramic video landscapes over multiple screens.

Hues Art Supply Until April 30 at 1818 Lorne Ave. Painted Knots by Marvin Swartz.

The Gallery at Art Placement Until April 30 at 228 Third Ave. S. Towards the Strawberry Hills

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Gallery on Third, Watrous Through April at 102 Third Ave.

Art in the Centre Through April at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Cres. Work by the Saskatoon Quilt Guild.

Western Development Museum Through April 2015 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Big Bert Travelling Exhibit. In partnership with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.

A 92 million-year-old crocodile skeleton brought back to life through 3D imaging.

Calories Bakery & Restaurant Until May 2 at 721 Broadway Ave. Posies & Places, new work

by Cindy Hergott-Pellerin.

Affinity Gallery Until May 23 at 813 Broadway Ave. The Narrative Dish. Work by six ceramic artists: Jenn Demke-Lange, Mariko Paterson, Elizabeth Burritt, Aura Carney, Cathy Terepocki and Carole Epp. Reception May 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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EVENTS The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until May 21 at 311 23rd St. E. Badlands: A Geography of Metaphor by Ken Dalgarno.

Centre East Galleries Until May 24 at The Centre.

Display by the CanDo Galleries in the Royal Gallery, display by Art for LIFE in the Jade Gallery, display by the Bridge City Artists in the Amber Gallery, display by the Sexual Assault Centre in the Sienna Gallery, photography by Imagery in the Crimson Gallery, and display by the Saskatoon Public Schools in the Magenta and Indigo Galleries.

Handmade House Showcase Until May 30 at 710 Broadway Ave. Prairie Elemental, a show of fibre art by Cindy Hoppe.

Green Ark Collected Home Until June 2 at 212 20th St. W. Chimerical Places III: Architectural Representation and the Temperamental Object. New works by Gerald Penry.

Western Development Museum Until July 5 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Echoes in the Ice: Finding Franklin’s Ship. A travelling exhibition that uses artifacts, images, audiovisual presentations and art.

# FAMILY Don Narcisse All-Star Football Camp April 25 at the SaskTel Soccer Centre, 150 Nelson Rd. For ages seven t o 18. Learn non-contact football from CFL players. Tickets at picatic.com.

Stay and Play Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through April. For children up to age five. Semi-structured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities. Email stayandplaysaskatoon@gmail. com or visit the Facebook page.

Alphabet Soup in Motion Wednesdays until April 29, 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. Presented by Conexus Credit Union. A free Family program for parents with preschoolers. Stories, active rhymes and family games.

Snacks and parent discussion follow. Pre-registration required as space is limited.

It’s a chance to meet the stars of the CFL at the Don Narcisse All-Star Event football camp April 25 at the SaskTel Soccer Centre.

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Register at READSaskatoon. com or 306-652-5448.

Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre. Choice of two movies each week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres.

CJ’s Climb and Play Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Bay 4 of 619 South Railway St. W. in Warman. Saskatchewan’s newest indoor playground.

For children up to age 12. Visit cjsclimbandplay.com or their Facebook page.

Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults and children under one year are free.

There is a separate fenced in area for children under two.

Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall. A fun, safe, environment for preschool children to play. Please note this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times.

Market Mall Children’s Play Centre Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides. Children must wear socks in the play area.

Scooters Indoor Playgroup Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636

Acadia Dr. Parent-supervised playgroup for kids up to age five. A bounce house and toys for kids, designated infant play area, coffee/tea for parents.

Registration on arrival. Information at scooters@ebap.ca or their Facebook page.

Pop In & Play Thursdays until May 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Erindale Alliance Church, 310 Perehudoff Cres. For children and their parents. Monthly themes, learning centres, snacks and occasional speakers. Information at office@erindalealliance.ca.

Breastfeeding Cafe Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women.

Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers.

Movies for Mommies Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre. An infant-friendly environment with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking.

LLLC Saskatoon Evening Series Meeting The last Friday of the month through April, 6:30 p.m., at 1515 Forest Dr. The topic is The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome. Dads and partners are also welcome. Call 306655-4805 or email lllcsaskatoon@gmail.com.

Here to Help Jean Jean Morrison Morrison President President a and nd C CEO EO

Holistic. Compassionate. Respectful Health Care.

St. Paul’s Hospital

A community of health, hope and compassion for all.

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EVENTS Parent and Toddler Yoga Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and/or Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For parents and their toddlers ages one to five. Introduce your toddler to the world of yoga.

Classes include postures, poses, meditation, movement, play and song. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com, 306-381-8852.

Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at The Mall at Lawson Heights. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a socializing for parents and babies.

Preregister at runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays.

Baby Talk at SPL Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Alice Turner Branch; Mondays, 10:30 a.m., at Carlyle King Branch and JS Wood Branch; and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., at Cliff Wright Branch. Half-hour singing and rhymes, then mingle with other parents.

Kid Yoga Classes Ages five to 10 on Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; homeschoolers ages five to 12 on Mondays, 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl.

Helps kids regulate emotions, find focus, relaxation, selfawareness and inner fulfillment. Physically helps with balance, strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Classes are six weeks.

Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com.

Prenatal Partner Workshops: Yoga for Childbirth Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Birth Rhythms, 248 Third Ave. S. Instructed by Nina Zettl.

Learn various tools and techniques to help you through labour and delivery. No previous yoga experience is required.

Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@ gmail.com, 306-361-8852.

Eighth Semi-Annual Saskatoon East OutGrow Outplay April 25, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and April 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Prairieland Park. A children’s consignment sale. Consign

items or shop for items you need for your children. Admission by Saskatoon Food Bank donation at the door. Information at saskatooneast. outgrowoutplay.com.

Growing Buddies April 25-26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Meewasin Valley Centre, 402 Third Ave. S. Make your own grass growing buddy. Plant grass seeds in a special pouch and decorate to give your friend a special personality. A drop-in craft for all ages.

Free Family Fun Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cres. E. For ages four to 12, accompanied by an adult. Art-making activities led by gallery artists. Supplies are provided. April 19, Build school art world hats for Earth Day. Mom and Baby Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For mothers with babies as young as six weeks. Tone and strengthen your body, learn relaxation and meditation tools and explore breathwork. Classes are six weeks.

Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com.

Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Suitable for four weeks to two years postpartum. Register at msjpriestley. wix.com/pureenergy. No class on stat holidays.

What you need to know to plan your week.

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or email msjpriestley@gmail. com. No class on stat holidays.

Playgroup Monthly and seasonal events.

Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophy. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages welcome.

Information on their Facebook page.

Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. Call 306-955-1477.

Engineering for Kids Children ages four to 14 can learn about technology and how engineers help it develop.

Classes, camps, parties, and clubs with hands-on STEM enrichment activities. Get information and register at engineeringforkids.net/saskatoon or 306-978-4186.

BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Saskatoon Regular after-school programs, preschool classes and camps for kids of all ages at various locations in Saskatoon. An atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks.

Visit bricks4kidz.com or call 306-979-2749.

Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary. ca/node/1016.

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Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Mondays, 1:30 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource. ca or visit lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php.

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Open year round. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., farmers are in attendance.

Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday during market hours, food service and specialty shops are open. Information at saskatoonfarmersmarket. com. Contact 306-384-6262, skfarm@sasktel.net.

Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. Call 306-251-0443

Bargain Basement Store Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Clothing for babies, children, men and women, and jewelry.

Funds raised support the Lighthouse project.

Catch all the antics of the Harlem Globetrotters April 26, 2 p.m., at SaskTel Centre. BRIDGES PHOTO BY LIAM RICHARDS

Mayfair Carpet Bowling Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at Mayfair United Church. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For information call 306-651-2151.

Nature Nurtured: A Variety Show Fundraiser April 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Congregation of Saskatoon, 213 Second St. E. A variety show fundraiser for Saskatoon’s Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation. With a focus on human connections with nature. Featuring local poets, storytellers, musicians and dancers. Tickets at the door.

Legion #63 Steak Night Fundraiser April 24 at 606 Spadina Cres. W. Entertainment by One-Eyed Cat. With a silent auction and a 50/50 draw.

Tickets at 306-244-7575, 306-664-3251 until April 22.

Carpet Bowl Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., at Nutana Legion Hall, 3021 Louise Ave. Hosted by the Nutana Senior Citizens Association.

Lunch and coffee are available for a fee.

Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers April 23, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at SIAST, 1130 Idylwyld Dr. N.

Local chefs prepare a meal for participants, and assist participants in making about 250 bowls of soup for women and children escaping family violence. Preregistration is required. To register and see more dates visit soupsisters. org.

Adult Canvas Painting Class April 23-24, 6 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 3110 Eighth St. E. For ages 16 and up. A step-by-step class in acrylic painting. The project is country bouquet. Register at 306373-3219.

SIFC Dances Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13 at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from many countries around the world. First night is free. Visit sifc.awardspace.com.

The Brain and the Body: Making Connections in Understanding Contemporary Movement Thursdays until May 21, 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Free Flow Dance Centre, 224 25th St. W. Produced by the Free Flow Dance Theatre Company. Free community dance workshops for ages 17 and up. Instructors are Graham McKelvie and Jackie Latendresse. Danc-

ers and creative movers are invited to attend any or all of the workshops. Information at freeflowdance@hotmail. com.

Kiwanis Musical Theatre Festival Until April 24, 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m., at Lighthouse Victory Church, 2802 Rusholme Rd. Youth from ages six to 26 perform show tunes. Tickets at the door.

Harlem Globetrotters April 26, 2 p.m., at SaskTel Centre. The Globetrotters bring their unrivaled family show to Saskatoon. With ballhandling wizardry, trick shots, comedy and on-court fan interaction. Facing off against the Washington Generals.

Tickets at 306-938-7800, ticketmaster.ca.

Celtic Pub Night April 24, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 135 109th St. W. Dinner and entertainment celebrating the Celtic culture of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. With pub classics, vocal and instrumental music and a performance by the River City School of Dance.

Tickets at smattsaskatoon@ gmail.com, 306-652-0023, St Matthew’s Facebook page or at the door.

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EVENTS Provincial Red Hat Convention April 24-25 at the Saskatoon Inn. Hosted by the Red Hat Society – Crimson Brims Chapter. With more than 200 delegates from the western provinces. Information at 306-373-0758.

Ninth Annual Saskatoon Body Soul & Spirit Expo April 24-26 at Prairieland Park. Learn about health, well-being, ancient wisdom, complementary medicine, holistic therapies, spirituality and new consciousness. With exhibitors, events, lectures, presentations and exhibits.

Tickets at bodysoulspiritexpo. com.

2015 Retreat April 24-26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Manitou Springs Hotel in Watrous. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Weavers and Spinners. Fibre artists work on weaving, spinning and surface designing. Silent auction, vendors, workshops, and guest speakers. Admission by donation.

Salsa Glam Gala April 25, 9 a.m. workshop, 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. showcase, 10 p.m. fiesta, at Holy Trinity, 919A 20th St. W. Presented by the International Sask Salsa & Bachata Congress. Dinner and a fiesta. Featuring a showcase

by Danza Morena Latin Dance Academy Company and the Cuban Boys, and a pachanga workshop with guest instructors Regan and Harold. Tickets at picatic.com. A fundraising event.

Westside Community Centre’s Clothing Depot Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3488 Fairlight Dr. Free clothing for all ages, free baked goods from a local bakery. The take donations of clothing, footwear, accessories and toys.

Information at 306-222-8737.

Saskatoon Sierra Leoneans Fundraiser April 25, 4 p.m., at St. Mark School, 414 Pendygrasse Rd. Presented by the Saskatoon Sierra Leoneans Cultural Community. Supper and entertainment. Tickets at 306-250-4491, 306-717-8842, 306-880-3371.

Annual Ham Supper April 25, 5:30 p.m., at Third Avenue United Church. Ad-

mission at the door. Information at 306-652-6812.

African Cultural Gala April 25, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., at École Canadienne-Française, 2320 Louise Ave. Presented by La Communauté des Africains Francophones de la Saskatchewan. Featuring live music by the Oral Fuentes Reggae Band.

With food, dances, an African fashion show and a party with a DJ. Tickets and information at 306-381-4399.

Gatsby Night for Autism April 25, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., in Boom Town at the Western Development Museum. A 1920s atmosphere with casino, big bands, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. With prizes, a silent auction and swing dancing. Tickets at autismevents. ca, 306-665-7013.

Moving Pictures April 25, 7 p.m., at Dance Saskatchewan Centre, 205A Pacific Ave. 20 years of Free Flow Dance photography. Featuring paintings by Iris Hauser and a digital slide show of archive photographs. Admission is free.

OMFEST 4 April 25, 7 p.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. Presented by Omnicity. A music festival that showcases Saskatchewan music. Featuring Volcanoless in Canada, Kay the Aquanauts, Acronyms and The Yep Yep Yeps. Tickets at picatic. com.

The Song Remains the Same: The Music of Led Zeppelin April 25, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Pops Series. Featuring rock ensemble Jeans ‘n Classics, and vocalist Micheal Shotton.

Fifth Annual Fiesta Latina: Ay Caramba!

April 25, 7:30 p.m., at Cosmo Seniors Centre, 614 11th St. E. An evening of dancing, live music, a silent auction and a cash bar. Tickets at picatic. com. A 19+ event.

Happy!

April 26, 2 p.m., at St. Thomas Wesley United Church.

Presented by the Bridge City Chorus. Tickets at bridgecitychorus@gmail.com, The Avenue Community Centre, from chorus members or at the door.

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Spring is in the Winds April 26, 2 p.m., at the Jewish Community Centre, 715 McKinnon Ave. S. Featuring Saskatoon Klezmer Band; 10th Street Sax Quartet; Reedy, Set Go!; and the Saskatoon Horn Choir. Admission at the door.

Trees and Infill Development April 26, 2 p.m., at the Marr Residence, 326 11th St. E. SOS Elm’s AGM. Saskatoon’s policies to protect city trees during demolition and construction will be explained. All in attendance will receive a free copy of SOS Elms Coalition’s new Saskatoon Tree Tour Guide. Information at 306-653-4209.

Cecilian Singers April 26, 3 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church. The Cecilian Singers perform. Tickets and information at ceciliansingers.ca.

Total Woman Expo Trade and Fashion Show April 26 at Hilton Garden Inn, 90 22nd St. E. Displays and demonstrations in women’s health, beauty, fashion and fitness. With door prizes, coffee, tea and dainties. Tickets at picatic.com, 306-6527484.

Pot Luck Supper Last Monday of each month at Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise Ave. Hosted by the Nutana Senior Citizens Association.

Bring food for the potluck.

Admission at the door.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan April 26, 7 p.m., at TCU Place.

The Pakistani musician performs. Tickets at 306-9757799, tcutickets.ca.

Gospel Concert April 26, 7 p.m., at Mount Royal Emmanuel United Church, 521 Vancouver Ave. N. With Ken Olson and Friends.

Admission by freewill offering.

Tonight It’s Poetry April 26, 7:30 p.m., at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. N. Semis Round One featuring Truth Is. S&S Variety Night April 27, 8 p.m., at Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Hosted by the Sound & Silence Collective. Featuring The Dating Game, hosted by Deej Deejerson. Local artists,

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee runs until May 3 at Persephone Theatre.

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comedians, dancers, actors, experimental music and local products. Admission at the door. Proceeds go to charity.

Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market, International Bazaar, and Bistro Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the basement of GraceWestminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Offering a variety of locally produced food, clothing and accessories from India, pet products, baking, and bistro dishes.

New vendors welcome. Call 306-664-2940 or email gerald.l.harrison@shaw.ca.

Salsa Baroque April 28, 7:30 p.m., at Station Arts Centre, 701 Railway Ave., Rosthern. Ensemble Caprice, a Baroque quintet, performs from their baroque repertoire.

Tickets at the door.

Cued Old Time Dancing April 28, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Hosted by Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club. A light lunch will follow. Tickets at 306-3749383.

Saskatoon Oldtimers Association Meetings They meet the third Saturday of the month, 10:30 a.m.: May

to September at the Log Cabin on the Exhibition Grounds, and October to April at Doc Hollandaise, 1301 Eighth St. E. New members are welcome.

Information about the social group at 306-382-4915, 306373-1861.

Book Signing at McNally Regular book signings at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For schedule and information visit mcnallyrobinson. com/saskatoon_events.

English for Employment Class Hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. Improve English pronunciation and communication, and learn what you need to find work in Saskatoon. Information or registration at 306-250-4337, 306-653-4464, 306-2504338, jhaugen@sods.sk.ca, ajunek@sods.sk.ca.

# THEATRE Willow Road April 23 to May 3 at The Refinery. Presented by Live Five.

Produced by Paper Cranes for Charlotte Productions. Eager nurse Kimberly provides care for her literary idol, caustic alcoholic Lee. A story of selfdiscovery and what it means

to be human. Tickets at 306653-5191, ontheboards.ca.

The No-No’s April 24, 9:30 p.m., at Le Relais, 308 Fourth Ave. N. The improv comedy troupe performs. Admission at the door.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Until May 3 at Persephone Theatre. Six young people in the throes of nerdy adolescence compete for the Spelling Bee championship.

Overseen by a group of quirky grown-ups, and competing every night with volunteers from the audience, this charming group of outsiders learn that there is more to life than winning and losing.

Tickets at 306-384-7727, persephonetheatre.org.

The Lucky Ones Until May 3 at Dancing Sky Theatre in Meacham. The companion piece to The Selkie Wife, Dancing Sky’s 2008 play. Tickets at 306376-4445. Information at dancingskytheatre.com.

Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date.

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

Children can colour the page, have a picture taken with the finished product and email it to bridges@thestarphoenix.com. One winner will be chosen each week.

Please send entries by Monday at 9 a.m.

Last week’s contest winner is Finn Tallon.

Thanks to everyone who submitted entries!

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Catriona Le May Doan signs an autograph for Melissa Scutchings, age 8, prior to being a guest for the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club awards banquet at Bethlehem Catholic High School on April 19.

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Three people were honoured for their outstanding contributions to Saskatoon’s emergency services at the annual Badge, Shield & Star Citizen Awards April 16 at Prairieland Park.

Rita Field, executive director of the Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service, received the Badge Award. Field helped develop the Police and Crisis Team (PACT), the first of its kind in the province.

The Shield Award went to Ronalee Hall, who is an aboriginal student retention worker with the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board. She partnered with the Saskatoon Fire Department and helped select appropriate students to visit the department during Take Your Kid to Work Day. Barry Fabian received the Star Award for his quick thinking when a client he was transporting via shuttle service went into cardiac arrest. Fabian, a retired firefighter, took the client to the nearby MD Ambulance where paramedics were able to revive her.

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JANRIC CLASSIC SUDOKU Level: Silver Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9.

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By Sara Williams David Thompson, an early Canadian explorer, wrote one of the first descriptions of the much loved saskatoon berry in 1784: “On the great plains there is a shrub bearing a very sweet berry of a dark blue color, much sought after. Great quantities are dried by the natives; in this state the berries are sweet as the best currants... The wood is preferred for their arrows and bows as it is weighty, pliant and non-elastic. It ought to be cultivated in England and Canada.”

Early settlers quickly adopted the berries for use in jams, jellies, preserves, pies and wine. By the turn of the last century, pioneers were transplanting saskatoons from the wild to their prairie homesteads.

And it’s not just for food production.

Saskatoons have valuable ornamental features thanks to early spring flowers coupled with fall colours ranging from yellow to orange and the occasional purple.

Almost all saskatoon cultivars are superior selections from the wild, surviving winter temperatures of –50 C or lower. They have a wide geographic distribution and are highly variable in terms of height (one to seven metres), flowering times (early May to early June), fruit (size, taste, ripening uniformity, yield) and suckering (vigorous — ideal for commercial growers, farms and acreages; or ‘stay put’ — more suited to a small urban lot).

Saskatoon berry leaves are oval to circular and singly toothed. Attractive clusters of white flowers are produced before the leaves are fully unfurled. Once open, the flowers and small developing fruit can be injured by light frosts (about –3 C). Saskatoons are self-fertile and do not require cross-pollination from a different cultivar for fruit production. The berries ripen in late July, six to eight weeks after flowering. Plants begin to bear fruit at three to five years of age, coming

Pretty clusters of white flowers on saskatoon berry bushes in the spring.

PHOTO COURTESY CHET NEUFELD, NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF SASKATCHEWAN

Saskatoon berries are ripe for picking when they turn a deep blue to purple colour.

PHOTO COURTESY MEGGAR

into full production by eight years.

With proper care, they will continue fruiting until 30 to 50 years old.

The following are descriptions of just a few of the available cultivars.

HONEYWOOD ■ Flowers later than most cultivars, generally avoiding frost damage. It has large fruit (13-15 mm) in clusters of up to 15 berries with a mild flavour, ripening over three weeks. It’s very productive beginning at an early age. The plants are 2.5-3 m tall and wide with spreading branches and moderate suckering.

THIESSEN ■ Blooms early, making it more susceptible to frost damage. The

large berries (15 mm) have good flavour. It’s very productive and the fruit ripens over a long period. The plant is 4-5 m tall x 2 m wide with a rounded form.

MARTIN ■ A heavy producer with large fruit (15-20 mm) of excellent flavour that ripens uniformly. The plants are 2.5 m tall x 2 m wide with a compact form.

NORTHLINE ■ Flowers and fruits a bit later than other cultivars. The berries are 16 mm, full-flavoured, sweet and very productive from an early age.

They ripen at the same time. The plants are 1.5- 2 m tall x 1.5 m wide, upright and slightly spreading and sucker freely.

Saskatoon berry pie with whipped cream is a classic Saskatchewan dish.

PHOTO COURTESY ELSIE HUI

SMOKY ■ Probably the most common commercially grown cultivar in Canada.

It flowers late enough to usually avoid damage by spring frosts. The berries are 14 mm, fleshy, round, sweet, mild and in medium-sized clusters. It is very productive with consistent annual production. The plant is 3 m tall x 2.5 m wide, upright, and spreading with a suckering habit.

Next week: Caring for saskatoon berry bushes

Sara Williams is the author of the newly revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A Photographic History. Sara will be hosting a garden tour to Ireland in September. For more information, call Ruth at 1-888-7782378.

This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our bulletin board or calendar for upcoming garden information sessions.

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