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Swinging with the Stars takes centre stage in Saskatoon P. 6

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WINE WORLD: How to drink heavenly wine at a lower price P. 25

FASHION:

Politics, style and class, Lt.-Gov. Solomon Schofield has it all P. 26

A STA R P H O E N I X CO M M U N I T Y N E WS PA P E R

WHEN NATURE IS THE MODEL THE BREATHTAKING PHOTOGRAPHY OF TODD MINTZ GIVES A RARE GLIMPSE INTO THE NATURAL WORLD P. 8

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Biokovo geranium chosen as the star of 2015

By Erl Svendsen The Perennial Plant Association is a trade association composed of retailers, landscapers, educators and other professionals interested in growing, selling and promoting herbaceous perennials. One of their programs is the Perennial Plant of the Year where they select an outstanding, proven performer to promote across North America. This year, they have chosen Biokovo perennial cranesbill geranium (Geranium x Cantabrigians Biokovo) as their star.

Biokovo geranium is a naturally occurring hybrid found in the Biokovo Mountains of Croatia. It’s a real attention getter, sporting white blooms with bright pink stamens that lend the flowers an overall pink blush. Not only do the masses of flowers attract attention, it keeps blooming for four weeks or more in early to midsummer (and on occasion, re-blooms in the fall). Bees, butterflies and other pollinators can’t get enough of the blooms. And the show doesn’t stop there: the leaves offer up shades of scarlet, orange and bronze in the fall.

The plant is compact, low to the ground (15 to 20 cm tall), forming a moderately fast growing ground cover, up to one metre in diameter. It spreads by shallow, somewhat fleshy rhizomes (underground stems) that are easy to pull out of the ground to control its spread. The leaves are medium green, slightly glossy, lobed and fragrant. They are also semi-evergreen, adding some early colour to the garden.

Equally at home in full sun or part shade, it is a very adaptable, long-lived perennial that can be grown in borders (at

the front), rock gardens or containers. Make sure it’s grown in well-drained soil for best results. It’s not tolerant of overly wet environments and prefers dry shade (once established) making it perfect for under trees, eaves and other difficult, dry areas in the garden. But do give it water on occasion during prolonged dry periods.

When planting, make sure the crown is just at or above the soil surface after watering. Division in spring or fall is easy: dig up pieces from the edge of the mound, keeping as much soil with the roots/rhizomes as possible, and replant as above.

There’s no need to dig deep as the root zone is only about 10 cm. It’s low-maintenance as well: remove dead or ragged leaves in spring before growth begins and give it a hard trim right after flowering to trigger a flush of new growth to renew its appearance.

In addition, it has good disease resistance and is tolerant of deer and rabbits. Note for rural folks: in my experience, this latter point can either mean that deer and rabbits avoid it OR plants tolerate and recover quickly after browsing.

Now, before I’m accused of being a climate zone denier again, Biokov survived several years in my old garden (it may still be there, but I haven’t been to visit since moving away), despite the fact that most sources rate it only for USDA zone 4 or 5 and warmer (Saskatoon is USDA zone 3b).

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: Jan. 28: Developing the Gardens at Tierra del Sol.

The 2015 Perennial Plant of the Year is the Biokovo cranesbill geranium. PHOTO COURTESY REGINALD HULHOVEN

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GARDENING — 2 Biokovo geranium chosen as the star of 2015 IN THE CITY — 4 A moment in time: Photographer Michelle Berg’s shot that defines the week

ASK ELLIE — 22 CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 23 OUTSIDE THE LINES — 24 A weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages by artist Stephanie McKay

READ MY BOOK — 5 Why you should read The Unwritten Rules: Leadership in the Workplace

WINE WORLD — 25 How to drink heavenly wine at a lower price

Lt.-Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield dresses according to the fashion etiquette handed down from her mother. BRIDGES PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHLOSSER

ON THE SCENE — 6 Our best shots from an action packed night at Swinging with the Stars

FASHION — 26 Politics, style and class, Lt.-Gov. Solomon Schofield has it all

BRIDGES COVER PHOTO BY TROY FLEECE

ON THE COVER — 8 The breathtaking photography of Todd Mintz gives a rare glimpse into the natural world

EVENTS — 28 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: bridges@thestarphoenix.com

SHARP EATS — 21 After gluten free became a household name, the trend now is catering to people with multiple allergies and food sensitivities

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Slip-sliding away

Aaron and Cherish Jackson slide down the snow castle slide in the Ice Park at the PotashCorp Wintershines Festival at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Saskatoon’s premiere winter festival runs until February 1.

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The Unwritten Rules: Leadership in the Workplace points out the seemingly innocuous habits and tendencies of many workplace leaders that undermine their own leadership.

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Saskatoon’s business and philanthropic community was out out in full force Jan. 24 for the annual Swinging with the Stars gala. The fundraiser pairs eight Saskatoon celebrities with professional dancers in a high-energy competition. Money raised from this year’s audience of 775 goes towards respite care for medically fragile children at Hope’s Home. Hope’s Home, with locations in Regina and Prince Albert, is Canada’s first medically integrated daycare. A third Hope’s Home is soon opening in Saskatoon. The 24-hour respite care gives children with complex medical needs a fun-filled “sleep over” while their parents get a well-deserved break.

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They are going to do what they do and I have to try to figure out a way to capture it.

— Todd Mintz

N AT U R E P H O T O G R A P H Y

Mintz braves the elements in pursuit of art

Snorkel selfie: Todd Mintz spent a week in the water during the October 2010 salmon run near Sicamous, B.C. PHOTO COURTESY TODD MINTZ

By Ashley Martin Todd Mintz has been in some potentially precarious situations.

Three-thousand feet below sea level. Mere metres away from animals that could rip him limb from limb.

In sub-zero water, underneath an iceberg, “I would say that’s probably some of the more intense div-

ing you can do. I use ‘intense’ as opposed to ‘unsafe,’” Mintz said with a chuckle. “I am trained in it, so I would say I’m more calculated.

“I sometimes don’t feel that I’m actually taking a risk.”

Had he stuck solely with accounting, these situations wouldn’t have presented. But in 1994, when Mintz finished his chartered accountancy, he also got certified in scuba diving.

Now, nearly as much as he’s in the office working on financial statements and tax planning for corporate clients, he’s in a field or an ocean, spying on nature through the viewfinder of a camera.

Funny enough, he says, technicality and creativity converge in both fields: “Shooting cameras, there’s math and it’s technical, and doing accounting requires creativ-

ity and vision for your clients.”

Nature photography has been a passion since Mintz took his first big scuba trip to Bonaire in 1996.

A childhood fascination with Jacques Cousteau led to a desire to see what went on in the water.

So he ventured over to The Dive Shoppe, enrolled in a pool course and bought gear before he was even certified.

Born and raised in Regina, he started diving in Saskatchewan lakes, which he says helped him be more dexterous in situations where you don’t want to damage ecosystems like coral reefs.

“You need to have excellent buoyancy control, which is something you need here because they’re siltbottom lakes — they’ll stir up and then you can’t see a thing.”

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A shark Mintz photographed in the Bahamas in 1996. PHOTO COURTESY TODD MINTZ

For his trip to Bonaire, The Dive Shoppe loaned him a film camera and a long-held interest in photography was renewed.

Though he has photographed in tropical climes like Jamaica and the Galápagos Islands, and is heading to the Philippines next month, Mintz prefers cold-water diving. Sub-zero waters are “not that big a deal” after experiencing Saskatchewan winters all his life.

A favourite destination is the Arctic. He has made seven trips there in the past three years and is returning in June to Pond Inlet, Nunavut, to shoot narwhal whales — “hopefully, they show up.”

He shoots in Saskatchewan too, which can get uncomfortable on -40 C winter days.

“I’ve literally had fingers I can’t feel, just like anyone else if they’re out too long. Walked so far into the middle of a field and realized once the wildlife’s moved off that the truck is a long way away and I’ve been out here for hours.

Pretty intense challenges. Sometimes, I don’t like to let my wife in on knowing exactly what I’m doing,” he said laughing, “so she doesn’t get too concerned.”

While getting close to nature can be risky business, he takes calculated risks. After all, he wants to be around for the sake of his wife Melanie and their five children.

Photography is all about the art for Mintz.

It’s not about money or collecting images like they’re hockey cards.

It requires patience — sitting still for hours to shoot an image, sometimes to no avail.

It’s a challenge, but he doesn’t like shooting in controlled scenarios: Posing a person and

adjusting lighting doesn’t interest him. In nature, “They are going to do what they do and I have to try to figure out a way to capture it.”

One way is by learning as much as he can about each specific animal.

He doesn’t try to force anything — “if I’m meant to get the image, it’ll happen” — and that relaxed approach might be a help. “I’ve certainly been in groups of people under water and somehow the subject, whether it be a giant manta ray or a sea lion, seems to come to me out of a whole group standing there.”

Under water, he uses a semi-professional camera with an aluminum housing to seal the camera. Fit is important, as even a hairline gap can expose the camera to water; Mintz usually carries more than one camera just in case.

He has been honoured by memberships in the Explorers Club and Ocean Artists Society, and was twice displayed in the Smithsonian.

His photos have been published in National Geographic and Canadian Geographic magazines.

His latest acclaim is in showcasing 40-plus photos at the Saskatchewan Science Centre in Regina, including international award-winning shots of clown fish, sockeye salmon and gobies. The exhibition runs through March 6.

The adage ‘a picture’s worth 1,000 words’ exists for good reason. Here are the stories behind some of Mintz’s favourite photos.

Shark — Bahamas, 1996 This 1996 shark trip was the first he took with his own camera.

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. . . Halfway through I kind of got somewhat sick because they come up here to spawn and then they die, so there’s literally piles and piles of them on the shore. — Mintz

“Bahamas are known for sharks. I’ve probably done a dozen trips over there for sharks, specifically. Very misunderstood animal, not aggressive as people think in any way. We literally have to bait them to get them to come in; otherwise, they’re not interested in general.”

There is a clear vertical line at the top of this photo, to the left of centre. That’s a scratch: Earlier, the shark had bit at the acrylic dome port protecting the camera lens.

“Sharks do not generally do that ... That isn’t a natural behaviour for them to snap at it like that. I always say it’s just like people — sharks are generally good, they’re not aggressive, they’re not looking to do you harm, but you just hope you don’t run into the one bad one.

“I’ve been with many different sharks, including ones that people would deem aggressive — tiger sharks, bull shark, grey hammerhead — and never an issue at all.”

This photo picked up several awards at a San Francisco competition in 2004, includ-

ing best in show. It was the first competition he’d entered. The prize was a dive trip to Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Sockeye salmon — Adams River near Sicamous, B.C., October 2010 “Every four years there’s a large sockeye salmon run from the coast inland. They travel about 500 kilometres inland; they change colour to these vibrant reds and greens. A friend of mine from the U.K., a photographer (Alex Mustard), flew into Calgary. We drove through the national parks and spent a week there in the cold rushing waters, which was challenging, to say the least, to the point halfway through I kind of got somewhat sick because they come up here to spawn and then they die, so there’s literally piles and piles of them on the shore. You’re in water eight (or) 10 hours a day, I must have ingested something as a result. The river ran through me kind of thing, and not always the best thing to have happen when you’re sitting in a dry suit all day long, which means you’re zipped and sealed in.”

Sockeye salmon in the Adams River in B.C. Photographer Todd Mintz and a friend spent a week in October, 2010 documenting the salmon run in cold rushing waters. PHOTO COURTESY TODD MINTZ

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I said ‘we are close enough that the bear could jump from where he is to where I am, so we might want to back up a little bit.’ Probably 15 to 20 feet, pretty close. — Mintz

Bowhead whale — Qikiqtarjuaq, August 2012

“We were cruising around looking for these polar bears and ... we saw some spouting off by the shore. Bowhead whales, from what I’ve seen, are essentially by mass about the second largest whale. We approached and there was a group I think of 12 to 15 bowhead whales in these shallows and they’re a pelagic whale meaning deep water whale … We quickly donned our snorkel gear and got in the water trying to get close to them, which I was a little apprehensive (about) because they’re huge whales and I’m just a speck in the water.

“This whale was coming along the bottom towards me ... I’m thinking ‘is it going to run me over?’ and ‘what do I do?’ And finally it clicked in my head, ‘Well, if it’s going to run me over, I might as well capture the shots because I can’t do anything about it.’ It curved along the bottom and came up right in front of me, mere metres from me, turned and then the next thing I saw was this massive tail coming around. I remember leaning back as it came by, didn’t touch me at all — they have such great presence of knowing — and then swam off. ... It was kind of the one occasion where I was a little bit concerned that I might not come out of it.

“They’re rare to have good images of bowheads in general, so I feel fortunate to have maybe contributed to a little bit of knowledge with regards to that species.”

Bowhead whale, Qikiqtarjuaq, 2012.

PHOTO COURTESY TODD MINTZ

Polar bear — Qikiqtarjuaq, Baffin Island, Nunavut, August 2012 “It’s a half face, shot that way intentionally. It’s almost full frame. We had gone up to the arctic in the summer on the east coast of Baffin Island. … This bear was ac-

tually lying up on the shore, sleeping on some rocks, and as we were approaching, it got up and came down to the shore essentially to check us out or greet us, so our guide on the boat kind of worked our boat in close ... I said ‘we are close enough that the

bear could jump from where he is to where I am, so we might want to back up a little bit.’ Probably 15 to 20 feet, pretty close.

“I wanted to capture the intensity of the eye ... The ears had dropped back, so it had become annoyed ... so

Polar bear, Qikiqtarjuaq, Baffin Island, Nunavut, 2012.

we started backing off. I try my best not to be a negative impact on wildlife when I’m there, recognizing I’m not necessarily a natural thing around them.

“I’ve been really close to black bears, grizzly bears and ... the kermode or spirit

bear. Polar bears are definitely ones that get my attention. They are opportunistic, in my opinion, and always looking for their next meal and if you give them the opportunity, they certainly will take it.

“The kermode bear was

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literally walking among us, black bear same thing and grizzly bears have been that close ... they evaluate it and if you’re not (a threat) they just go about their business because we’re generally not their main source of food.”

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This whale was coming along the bottom towards me ... I’m thinking ‘is it going to run me over?’ and ‘what do I do?’ And finally it clicked in my head, ‘Well, if it’s going to run me over, I might as well capture the shots. — Mintz

Fox and her kit — farm south of Regina, summer 2014 “With any shot, you need to become a bit of a biologist. You need to understand the animal, recognize some routines and then try to be in place when those routines occur. … I wanted to capture some interaction between the adult and the young … I was actually sitting in an old horse trailer along the fence line fairly close to this, trying to be hidden, and the mother showed up and then the father showed up, but then the little farm dog started chasing them off ... I’d spent hours on end.

“There was one time … for four hours nothing happened, so there’s never a guarantee with wildlife. It’s a lot of time and commitment but you never know what you’ll see. I feel fortunate to have seen all the things that I do get to see when I’m out there.” amartin@leaderpost.com Twitter.com/LPAshleyM

Photographer Todd Mintz spent hours sitting in an old horse trailer at a farm south of Regina to get this shot of a fox and her kit in the summer of 2014. PHOTO COURTESY TODD MINTZ

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Health research continues to reveal the benefits of physical activity for disease prevention.

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by Hilary Klassen of SP Special Projects Whoever said laughter is the best medicine may be in for a surprise! The merits of mirth have been well documented, but something else is giving pharmaceuticals a real run for their billions: exercise.

There’s a movement afoot that is brilliant in its simplicity. It identifies the health benefits of exercise for disease prevention and makes exercise an intentional treatment modality for a wide range of conditions. The Exercise is Medicine (EIM) program brings greater holism into health care. Exercise prescriptions could soon become as commonplace as drug prescriptions.

EIM was conceived in the U.S. seven years ago and launched in Canada in 2012. Susan Yungblut, director of the program in Canada says, “We have a lot of data that shows only 15 per cent of Canadians are meeting the physical activity guidelines.” The British Journal of Sports Medicine has identified physical inactivity as the biggest public health problem of the 21st century.

Health benefits from physical activity cover a wide scope.

Exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of over 25 chronic conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, breast cancer, colon cancer, type two diabetes and osteoporosis, according to Health Canada.

The program is guided by an advisory council which includes experts in health care, exercise and behavioural psychology. The goal of the multi-disciplinary team is to create a link between the health care and exercise sectors, which have typically operated separately. “We want to create a bridge so that health care professionals understand there are resources in their community that they can rely on,” says Yungblut. “We want to create educational opportunities, tools and resources that make it really simple for them to ask the question, guide a brief conversation and then prescribe and refer.”

Having physicians prescribe physical activity adds credence to an evidence-based treatment modality long overlooked.

Yungblut says some patients, like those newly diagnosed with type two diabetes, won’t know they can reduce their reliance on medication by increasing physical activity unless a physician tells them.

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) has established physical activity guidelines recommending 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week, which can be broken up into 10 minute bouts.

The EIM advisory council developed an exercise prescription and referral tool that can be used by physicians.

The tool facilitates a conversation and leaves the heavy lifting

Dr. Patrick Ling (L) brought the Exercise is Medicine program to the U of S and is working to get the message out to the broader community. (Supplied photo) to exercise professionals who conduct a fuller assessment and tailor the prescription for intensity and duration. Counsellors at the SHC and physiologists can also assess a patient’s “exercise vital sign” and prescribe physical activity. Behavioural psychology addresses the question of why people are sedentary and how they can be motivated to become active.

Though EIM is still fairly new in Canada, Yungblut says the on-campus program has grown exponentially. One of those programs was established at the University of Saskatchewan last year. Dr. Patrick Ling of the Student Health Centre (SHC) was instrumental in bringing it to campus. Dr. Ling has specialty certification in sports and exercise medicine and a Master of Public Health degree from the U of S. “We started EIM in the spring of 2014 for our clinical group.

If a physician feels a patient needs exercise as part of their management, the link was made with the exercise therapist, so they can have that referral,” says Dr. Ling. This was a baseline starting point and the program has begun building from there, holding a successful symposium last fall.

EIM can be particularly effective in dealing with the stresses of student life. “It’s beneficial as a treatment for people dealing with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety and mood disorders,” says Dr. Ling. “In some of the other things we often support students with -- when they’re trying to study or just manage the stress -- exercise can help too, to reset their minds and get them in a better place of retention, memory and focus.” Students are responding well.

Of course, the program intends to reach the broader public as well. Ling says various organizations like the College of Family Physicians, the Society for Exercise Physiology and the Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine support this campaign. “But unfortunately in our province I’m not aware of any clinic or primary care setting that has adopted this message yet, so hopefully we can get the message out that it’s do-able.” He adds there’s a move by the Saskatchewan

Medical Association to incorporate some of the preventative and chronic disease related aspects.

“What I love about the EIM program is it takes medicine out of its box, it recognizes that exercise is really a form of treatment and that as physicians, we should prescribe what works not just what we can pick up at the pharmacy.”

To learn more about EIM visit exerciseismedicine.ca. Contact Dr. Patrick Ling at patrick.ling@usask.ca or 306.966.5768. n

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Dr. Nael Shoman, an associate member of the Neurosurgery Division with the Saskatoon Health Region, is now performing cochlear implant surgeries at both Royal University Hospital (pediatric surgeries) and St. Paul’s Hospital (adult surgeries). Here, Dr. Shoman holds the internal electrode which is surgically implanted in the cochlea (inner ear).

(Photo: Jeff Lyons/StarPhoenix) Since the early 1990s, cochlear implant surgery has transformed the lives of hundreds of Saskatchewan residents who have a profound degree of hearing loss. The Saskatchewan cochlear implant team, which includes physicians, audiologists, speech pathologists and geneticists, has worked with patients of all ages, providing assessments, pre- and post-surgical treatment and rehabilitation.

However, one important element of the program was absent – an Ear Nose Throat (ENT) surgeon to perform the surgical procedures. For over two decades, Saskatchewan patients have had to travel to Edmonton, Alberta for these life-changing surgeries. As many as 45 to 50 Saskatchewan patients a year have received cochlear implants in Edmonton over the past five years.

Recently, these surgeries began to be performed in Saskatoon by Dr. Nael Shoman, a member of the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and an associate member of the Division of Neurosurgery with the Saskatoon Health Region.

Shoman graduated from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine and then completed his residency in otology and neurotology at the University of British Columbia. He went on to practice for two years at the University of Cincinnati Medical Centre.

The doctor’s passion for “the ear” and cochlear implantation was ignited during his residency.

“The more I learned about it, the more fascinated I became. It became a focal point for me and one of my main interests. I knew at some point I’d like to come back to Saskatoon and help establish this program here,” says Shoman.

In 2011, the ENT specialist accepted a position with the Saskatoon Health Region. “When I came back to Saskatoon, we started talking about adding the last piece of the puzzle, which was the surgery,” says Shoman.

“The program entails quite a few people, including audiologists, speech pathologists, geneticists, the ENT physician involved in the assessment of the patient and the ENT surgeon who does the cochlear implant. There are also people involved in the rehabilitation phase, which can range from members of the audiology team to social workers. We were fortunate because those parts

of the team were already established. We just added the surgical aspect.”

Almost two years of planning, budgeting and specialized training followed before the first adult cochlear implant surgery took place in October of 2013 at St. Paul’s Hospital. The first pediatric cochlear implant surgery took place in January of 2014 at Royal University Hospital.

Designed to replace the function of a damaged cochlea (inner ear), the electronic medical device provides sound signals to the brain. The cochlear implant consists of two parts: an internal device with an electrode array that is surgically inserted in the inner ear and an external sound processor that is placed behind the ear.

“The internal device has an electrode that is implanted in the cochlea. About a month after that surgery, the patient receives the external device, which captures sound through microphones and sends it to a processor which analyzes the signal and sends it through a magnet to the electrode that has been implanted in the cochlea. The electrode stimulates certain aspects of the hearing nerve and relays those impulses to the brain. The brain analyzes that signal and makes sense of it, restoring the ability to hear in a lot of patients,” says Shoman.

Who can benefit from a cochlear implant? Dr. Shoman explains, “A cochlear implant is a device for people who have a profound degree of hearing loss who have not befitted from hearing aids. Most have sensorineural hearing loss, also referred to as nerve deafness. They have lost a lot of the hair cells in the cochlea but the nerve itself, even if it’s affected, still has some viable aspects to it.”

There are approximately 15,000 hair cells in the cochlea which convey signals to the auditory nerve. Damage from disease, loud noise, certain medications or the aging process can permanently damage the hair cells, leading to severe hearing loss or deafness.

Although the cochlear implant program is based in Saskatoon, patient referrals are accepted from across the province. “It’s a province-wide initiative,” says Shoman.

He notes that a growing number of young children are being referred to the program as a result of the universal screening program that was implemented by the province of Saskatchewan within the last five years. “It catches more of the newborns. More kids are getting diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss early on in their lives.”

According to research conducted by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, the most common age range for children to have cochlear surgical implantation is between 12 and 24 months. “A patient who is born with hearing loss will do better if the implant is received early on, versus when they get older. The same thing applies to adults. If they receive an implant closer to any loss of hearing, as a group, they will do better than someone who receives an implant later on,” says Shoman.

The surgery itself takes several hours, requiring a one- to three-day hospital stay, depending on the age of the patients.

Hearing is not achieved instantly after surgery, says Shoman. “There’s about a month of post-op healing. During the first post-operative session, when they get their implant turned on, there’s a fair amount of ‘mapping’, which is trying to fine tune the signal to a sequence that is comfortable for the patient – not too loud, not too soft. That may be fine-tuned, over the next few sessions,” says Shoman.

“It’s important to emphasize that there is a period of time, sometimes six months to a year, or longer, of rehabilitation where we train the brain to use this device.”

During rehabilitation, the patient will work with an audiologist trained in cochlear implantation. “It may also involve working with a speech pathologist.

The family plays a big role as well, as far as being supportive and providing encouragement,” says Shoman.

“It’s interesting to follow these patients through training and see how their lives change.”

Since the devices were first approved by Health Canada in 1990, cochlear implant technology has improved dramatically, notes Shoman. Advances in integrated circuit and electrode technologies and sound coding strategies have improved performance and outcomes for a wider range of patients.

“Wireless technology has expanded the potential benefit of the cochlear implant,” says Shoman, adding that the introduction of waterproof processors means the device can now be worn while swimming or bathing.

Having completed its first “trial year,” Shoman says the cochlear implantation program “is going quite well.”

He anticipates the number of cochlear implant surgeries performed in Saskatoon will continue to increase. “The answer comes down to demand.

The hope is that every patient who qualifies for a cochlear implant receives a cochlear implant.

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Rebecca Macaulay, Kathie Jeffrey, and Karita Britton are among many volunteers with Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers, who meet each month to prepare 80 to 85 litres of soup for Interval House and Adelle House in Saskatoon. (Supplied photo)

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There is nothing more nourishing for body and soul than a steaming bowl of soup. That’s the idea behind a new community initiative called Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.

Founded by Sharon Hapton in Calgary in 2009, the non-profit enterprise has brought comfort to women and children across North America with chapters simmering in places like Ottawa, Toronto, and even Los Angeles.

Each month participants gather together to create flavourful pots of soups. The resulting batches of soup are then divided into freezable containers and donated to women’s shelters.

The Saskatoon chapter held their first event in February 2014. A group of volunteer soup-makers meet at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on Idylwyld

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Drive each month and under the supervision of chefs Kevin Soloski, Kevin Smith and Lee Helman of Truffles Bistro prepare 80 to 85 litres of soup.

Volunteer coordinator Tracy Young-McLean explains they like to keep the group to around 15 participants for each session to ensure they have enough room to work in the kitchen. The soup is then given to Interval House – an emergency temporary shelter for women – and Adelle House – which provides low-cost, supportive housing for women and children escaping abusive situations.

These organizations serve an important role in the community as they support women and children in crisis. As women start to build a

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new life, it’s important for them to feel like they matter to someone else. A bowl of soup made from scratch from a stranger might be just the thing to lift their spirits.

Young-McLean says dropping the soup off is often the most rewarding experience.

“The look on the their faces when you start hauling in all the soup and just the thanks you get – it’s like, ‘Wow, somebody cares about me and they don’t even know me!’” she reports.

In addition to the emotional benefits, the soups are also a tasty way to boost nutrition and add extra vegetables to your diet. Since the vegetables are cooked right in the broth, none of the nutrients are lost. The healing power of soup has been supported by some medical studies which have noted chicken soup can reduce the symptoms or duration of a cold.

Participants pay $55 to cover the cost of ingredients. They are rewarded for their efforts with a light supper of soup, salad, bread and wine, provided by the chef in charge. Usually, a representative from Interval House or Adelle House presents some background information on the shelters so that participants can appreciate the impact of their generosity. After supper the soup is packaged and participants hand write labels listing ingredients and encouraging messages for the recipients.

“We try to hit all of the food sensitivities or allergy needs of people. We make sure to have a gluten-free, vegan, meat, and vegetarian soup,” Young-McLean explains.

Each session chooses four or five recipes from the Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers cookbooks – the latest of which was released just before Christmas. The organization sells the cookbooks to anyone looking for some new soup recipes.

The soup-making evenings are perfect for a book club event, office get together or just a group of friends looking for a new activity. It’s a powerful gesture, a purposeful adventure among colleagues, friends or even perfect strangers.

“They come in, they have a glass of wine, they go

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Curried Squash and Coconut Soup Recipe created by by Rogelio Herrera, head chef of Alloy Restaurant, Calgary; from Soupsisters.org.

2 large butternut squash 4 medium carrots 2 white onions 1 can of coconut milk (20 oz) 1 1⁄2 litres chicken stock 1 Tbsp. yellow curry powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. red chillies 1⁄2 litre plain yogurt 1⁄4 cup fresh mint 1⁄4 cup honey Salt to taste Peel and dice butternut squash, carrots and onions. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer until carrots are soft.

Blend the soup mixture until smooth and adjust seasoning. Chop fresh mint and combine with yogurt and honey. Serve the soup hot with a spoon full of minted yogurt. www.soupsisters.org

and make soup, then they’re fed. And they’re mentored throughout the evening by one of Saskatoon’s best chefs – there’s not much to not like about that,” says Young-McLean. “And then you go back (into the kitchen) and you hear that you’re really doing this for a good cause.”

The freezer stockpile of soup enables shelter resident to reach for a bowl of made-from-scratch comfort whenever they need.

“That little bit of time and that little bit of money that they’ve spent to come out and have a good time is really helping somebody and providing them with food and comfort and just a hug in a mug,” YoungMcLean says.

For more information or to sign up for an upcoming evening of soup-making visit www. soupsisters.org. The website also has links for purchasing the Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers cookbooks. ■

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Rebecca Macaulay, Kathie Jeffrey, and Karita Britton are among many volunteers with Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers, who meet each month to prepare 80 to 85 litres of soup for Interval House and Adelle House in Saskatoon. (Supplied photo)

The City of Saskatoon Winter Leisure Guide offers fitness options for people 50+.

• Drop-in fitness programs (p. 10-23) • Smart Start Beginner Fitness (p. 39-40) • Learn to Classes (p. 39) • Personal/Group Fitness Consultations (p. 39-40) • General & Gentle Fitness & Health (p. 40) • Specialized Wellness Programs (p. 42) • The First Step Program™ (p. 42)

There is nothing more nourishing for body and soul than a steaming bowl of soup. That’s the idea behind a new community initiative called Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers.

Founded by Sharon Hapton in Calgary in 2009, the non-profit enterprise has brought comfort to women and children across North America with chapters simmering in places like Ottawa, Toronto, and even Los Angeles.

Each month participants gather together to create flavourful pots of soups. The resulting batches of soup are then divided into freezable containers and donated to women’s shelters.

The Saskatoon chapter held their first event in February 2014. A group of volunteer soup-makers meet at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on Idylwyld

SPONSORED

Drive each month and under the supervision of chefs Kevin Soloski, Kevin Smith and Lee Helman of Truffles Bistro prepare 80 to 85 litres of soup.

Volunteer coordinator Tracy Young-McLean explains they like to keep the group to around 15 participants for each session to ensure they have enough room to work in the kitchen. The soup is then given to Interval House – an emergency temporary shelter for women – and Adelle House – which provides low-cost, supportive housing for women and children escaping abusive situations.

These organizations serve an important role in the community as they support women and children in crisis. As women start to build a

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new life, it’s important for them to feel like they matter to someone else. A bowl of soup made from scratch from a stranger might be just the thing to lift their spirits.

Young-McLean says dropping the soup off is often the most rewarding experience.

“The look on the their faces when you start hauling in all the soup and just the thanks you get – it’s like, ‘Wow, somebody cares about me and they don’t even know me!’” she reports.

In addition to the emotional benefits, the soups are also a tasty way to boost nutrition and add extra vegetables to your diet. Since the vegetables are cooked right in the broth, none of the nutrients are lost. The healing power of soup has been supported by some medical studies which have noted chicken soup can reduce the symptoms or duration of a cold.

Participants pay $55 to cover the cost of ingredients. They are rewarded for their efforts with a light supper of soup, salad, bread and wine, provided by the chef in charge. Usually, a representative from Interval House or Adelle House presents some background information on the shelters so that participants can appreciate the impact of their generosity. After supper the soup is packaged and participants hand write labels listing ingredients and encouraging messages for the recipients.

“We try to hit all of the food sensitivities or allergy needs of people. We make sure to have a gluten-free, vegan, meat, and vegetarian soup,” Young-McLean explains.

Each session chooses four or five recipes from the Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers cookbooks – the latest of which was released just before Christmas. The organization sells the cookbooks to anyone looking for some new soup recipes.

The soup-making evenings are perfect for a book club event, office get together or just a group of friends looking for a new activity. It’s a powerful gesture, a purposeful adventure among colleagues, friends or even perfect strangers.

“They come in, they have a glass of wine, they go

5

Curried Squash and Coconut Soup Recipe created by by Rogelio Herrera, head chef of Alloy Restaurant, Calgary; from Soupsisters.org.

2 large butternut squash 4 medium carrots 2 white onions 1 can of coconut milk (20 oz) 1 1⁄2 litres chicken stock 1 Tbsp. yellow curry powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. red chillies 1⁄2 litre plain yogurt 1⁄4 cup fresh mint 1⁄4 cup honey Salt to taste Peel and dice butternut squash, carrots and onions. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer until carrots are soft.

Blend the soup mixture until smooth and adjust seasoning. Chop fresh mint and combine with yogurt and honey. Serve the soup hot with a spoon full of minted yogurt. www.soupsisters.org

and make soup, then they’re fed. And they’re mentored throughout the evening by one of Saskatoon’s best chefs – there’s not much to not like about that,” says Young-McLean. “And then you go back (into the kitchen) and you hear that you’re really doing this for a good cause.”

The freezer stockpile of soup enables shelter resident to reach for a bowl of made-from-scratch comfort whenever they need.

“That little bit of time and that little bit of money that they’ve spent to come out and have a good time is really helping somebody and providing them with food and comfort and just a hug in a mug,” YoungMcLean says.

For more information or to sign up for an upcoming evening of soup-making visit www. soupsisters.org. The website also has links for purchasing the Soup Sisters, Broth Brothers cookbooks. ■

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Young people are easy targets. Like Amanda Todd, disenfranchised youth are looking for affirmation online. Other targets can include people who are grieving, good Samaritans, children targeted by other parents, people with a vindictive “ex,” and more.

Sexual cyber abuse reflects a different dynamic.

Todd says pedophiles, sexual extortionists, and blackmailers are a very organized group. When a troubled, vulnerable youth meets a pedophile or extortionist online, the huge power imbalance lays the foundation for successful bullying and exploitation.

Slut shaming is a common go-to bullying mechanism, but Todd takes issue with “slut” lingo. “Girls exploring their sexuality are not sluts any more than boys exploring their sexuality are.

Slut shaming is labeling a woman or young girl as sexually promiscuous and then shaming her for an identity that others impose. Unfortunately we live in a misogynistic society and there’s a lot of women

hating, you see it on TV, video games, everywhere, so young people are reflecting what they’re getting from the culture back, and it’s being magnified online.”

Navigating one’s sexuality in a digital world may require some special precautions. Youth of any generation tend to indulge in sexual experimentation, but pre-internet generations didn’t have theirs documented and photographed. “That’s what adolescents are coping with today. A lot of young kids are experimenting and being chastised for it.” Compromising photos are the currency of extortionists.

There are other costs to cyber bullying. A British girl said in an email to Todd, “I wear the best clothes I can afford and I’m trying not to be an overachiever,” but still she was targeted. “Why, why is everyone doing this to me?” Her question resonates with bullying victims across cyber space.

But the real danger here is the stifling of self in teens forced to be underachievers by a community that will punish them for standing out in any way.

“Now, if you’re different, there’s a digital mob waiting to pounce,” says Extreme Mean. It’s not only

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the collective dumbing of youth culture that creates concern, it is also deeply disturbing patterns of expression. “Expression that tries to incite violence or hatred is not protected speech,” says Todd.

The digital revolution may be exacting another toll. Todd says respected child psychologist, Dr. Adam Cox found that most of the boys he works with seemed to evidence a lack of capacity to be reflective, the foundation of empathy. He also discovered a low tolerance for being offline and suggests kids may be too distracted to build strong consciences.

Cyber abuse is not going away. Crime numbers from Statistics Canada report that luring a child via a computer rose 30 per cent in 2013. Todd suggests one solution is more of us need to be online. If the troubled, mentally ill and criminal elements are disproportionately represented online, it’s time to bring greater balance and positivity to the online community. “The same kind of morality and humanity you bring to your offline life, we need you to bring it online,” says Todd.

If parents have abdicated their responsibilities, that’s no longer an option. The danger is youth

may not report cyber abuse for fear of losing their devices. “Parents need to understand that the internet is as helpful and as dangerous as a car.

They need to know how to drive before they let their kids drive. A responsible parent is internet savvy.”

Todd suggests one simple way to curb negativity is to steer clear of the thumbs up/thumbs down buttons which gauge the sentiments of netizens and create polarization. She adds that knowing cyber bullying is not about you, ever, can help remove some of the sting for victims. It’s about the abuser.

The web is still a frontier where ways to police and prosecute are still evolving. “It is very hard to stand up to cyberabusers, which is why it is best to promote the positive and ignore the negative online.

We still have to report abuse, contact educators and parents, police if it is called for, and gather to protect the targets,” says Todd. “That’s also the best way to take the internet back from the misguided and the malevolent who use it as a weapon, rather than the greatest communication opportunity we’ve ever known.” n

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Integrative Microscopy (IM), or Live Blood Analysis, is just one procedure done at CN. According to Dr. Allison Fillatre, BSc, ND, blood cells can only survive for a certain amount of time after leaving the body.

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Fillatre stresses that these blood tests are not diagnostic, but can help to pinpoint problem areas in a person’s system and can be a quick, non-invasive way to help determine which standard blood tests should be used on a patient. “Blood is our life force. It tells our body’s story,” he says.

Fillatre explains that IM, a good physical exam, standard blood work, and the rest of the services offered by CN are all important components to evaluating a person’s overall health. “We teach people how to take control of their health and to not accept illness, we teach them to be proactive and not reactive when it comes to their health. People don’t realize how important being proactive about their health is, and this includes regular visits to your health practitioner, no matter how we feel. In society today, we too often wait until we aren’t feeling well to go to the doctor. People wait to get sick, when, with the proper information ahead of time, they may be able to avoid becoming sick in the first place.”

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per year even if you are feeling well. “Another bad habit we get into is to rely on how we feel to justify our internal health. As an example, a person says they feel good one day and then has a heart attack the next, or a person feels great but the next day they are diagnosed with cancer. Your body usually gives you hints of where your problem areas are if you will make the time to listen. From this alone, we can help establish a baseline of your health and create a personal preventative health plan.”

The individual aspect of the plan is important, Fillatre says, because people these days are bombarded with advertisements for quick fix pills and miracle cures, and have access to a world of medical information at their fingertips via the internet. “First of all, real change takes time, and you have to be dedicated enough to wait it out. Nothing happens overnight. And also,” he adds, “even things like, for instance, antioxidants, which are recognized worldwide as being important, don’t work the same for everyone. For a person with no health problems, antioxidants are great for prevention of the aging process in our bodies. But for someone undergoing certain types of chemotherapy as a treatment approach for their cancer, antioxidants may inhibit the therapies ability to do its job. Everybody’s

body works differently.” A personal plan can include things like nutritional supplements, diet suggestions, along with the many other naturopathic treatments available at CN, all tailored to the individual’s body’s unique needs.

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Most importantly for chronic pain sufferers, some patients are able to return to work for the first time in months or even years.”

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Catering to food sensitivities

By Jenn Sharp In 2014, we all became familiar with the term gluten free.

Foods are advertised as gluten free and restaurants make a point of providing options on the menu (although just because a food is gluten free that might not mean it’s healthy, but that’s a whole other topic.)

The trend now is toward allergenfree foods and catering to more restrictive dietary choices, like vegan, Paleo, Celiac or diabetes. Making food devoid of common allergens like dairy or peanuts makes it inclusive.

You can pick up a box of cupcakes made in a peanut-free bakery for a worry-free birthday party.

Many restaurants in Regina, like Table 10, offer gluten free menu items. Leyda’s, an organic, whole food restaurant in Saskatoon, caters to those with Celiac Disease and to those avoiding common allergens.

Staff is well versed in food preparation methods and ingredients used — reassuring words if you suffer from food allergies.

Baking often poses the biggest problem for people with food sensitivities.

A new, custom bakery in Saskatoon is making it easier to eat treats, and with an added healthy twist.

Lucille McInnes started Inside Out Bakery after she eliminated gluten and dairy from her diet.

“I never thought I had digestive issues. It was only once I went through that process of cleansing my system that I realized that was a part of it.”

She couldn’t eat a lot of gluten free items because of the yeast content.

(Yeast is a common trigger in digestive problems.) Gluten- and dairy-free products are usually high in yeast.

“The flours are heavier and you need to double or triple the yeast to get even close to the rise. You’re magnifying an ingredient that’s already an irritant for someone that has digestive issues,” she says.

Inside Out eliminates as many allergens as possible and cross-contamination is never an issue because

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CHEFS’ GALA & SHOWCASE A celebration of Saskatoon’s finest chefs and cultural treats Performances by Little Opera on the Prairie, Live Five Independent Theatre and Ritornello Chamber Music Festival Feb. 7 at Prairieland Park Tickets: www.picatic.com/saskatoonchefsgala A sampling of the seven courses, each prepared by a different chef: SOUP: Roasted heirloom carrot and squash

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diary, gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, corn and yeast are not in the facility.

To replace those ingredients, McInnes uses coconut, brown rice, millet and chickpea flour, coconut milk and avocados, along with pumpkin seed and pea protein powders to give products a balanced mix of

carbs, protein and fat (unlike many high carb, high sugar gluten free products).

McInnes doesn’t want people to have to cope, saying it’s unnecessary and that we rely on dairy and nuts too much — there are other, healthful alternatives.

“I saw a community need, a need for education. My big mantra is, ‘Let’s make food that we can all eat together.’ If the community embraces allergen-free cooking as a whole, then I’ve won big time.”

To order custom baking, go to www.insideoutbakery.com where you can enter any dietary restrictions on the order form.

The bakery uses organic products with a short shelf life, hence the custom ordering system.

Frozen products and a small variety of fresh goods are also available in store.

In Regina, visit Kneaded Bakeshop at 100 — 3725 Pasqua St., for an extensive selection of gluten- and dairyfree options

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No age is right to settle for a divisive relationship Q. I’ve secretly dated a man for six months, lying to my family about it. He’s African American and my European family doesn’t condone interracial relationships.

However, I don’t know if I want to continue with the relationship.

We’re very different in our likes, value systems, and thinking. He’s an unambitious personal trainer, happy living in a basement apartment and renting forever. He drinks a lot daily, and smokes marijuana daily.

I’m a hard worker always striving for better. He wants us to get a place together. I moved back with my parents due to debt, and have been working three jobs and living frugally.

I should be debt-free in six months, and have saved for the deposit to purchase a place in another six months.

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meaningful conversation, and hates and avoids stress.

When I’m having issues at work or at home, he cuts me off. I’ve stopped confiding anything to him. I make more money, but fear his lack of ambition means we’ll have a mediocre life. He’d previously made more money working security, but has nothing to show for it.

My friends say I should just accept what I get because the pickings are slim now, at age 40. He’s a nice person who cares and is giving, but I don’t think it’s enough.

Direction Needed.

A. You raised the interracial issue and your parents’ prejudices first,

but that’s not your problem. Rather, it presents as your intended escape clause.

You two are ill suited for a life together. No love is mentioned, only major disparities in lifestyle, ambition, and communication. His drinking and pot smoking (and their costs) will create a bigger divide if you live together, especially on uneven salaries.

Your friends are wrong. No one should accept a poor relationship due to “slim pickings.” You claim the relationship’s one-sided, but continuing to date him is leading him on unfairly.

Tell this “nice, caring” guy that you both should go separate ways. Age 40 is time for you to believe in yourself, not in your friends’ jaded views.

Q. In a year, I’ll be going to college.

My plan is to take the police foundations course and then join the Canadian military. I don’t know how to tell my parents this.

They know nothing about my career path. They both have hardworking jobs and keep telling me to

get a good job that’s easy and simple, so that I don’t suffer like they did working in hard conditions.

My heart wants to help and protect people. That was my dream since I was a little kid. I’m afraid my parents will be angry with me and not support me with my decision.

Desired Career A. Your parents didn’t have the opportunity to choose a desired job; they took what they could get due to their circumstances.

Explain to them that a dream career will feel “easy” for you, no matter the demands.

Tell them that it’s their hard work, for which you thank them, that now makes you feel lucky to follow your heart. Say that police and military service, which help and protect others, as well as the Canadian view of justice and democracy which they value, is important work for which you hope they’ll be proud of you.

Then stick to your plan.

Q. I’ve been wondering since Christ-

mas about the new office etiquette for gifting between managers and their employees.

Our six-person team, in an office with 3,000 employees, contributed what/if we wanted, and my manager received almost $100 for Christmas.

Our group received a greeting card in return. This also happened with last year’s team and manager.

Over the previous 20 years of employment, I’d always received a gift from my boss, and a return gift wasn’t expected. Even a $5 coffee card would be appreciated, and I’d willingly give a gift to a deserving manager.

Am I missing something?

Office Gifts A. You’re missing that times have changed. Many companies are still operating in recovery mode. Your managers have reflected that policy these past two years.

Clearly, gifting is now seen as unnecessary. If, next Christmas, you think a manager is deserving, send a personal or team card of appreciation. It has the most value.

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By Ashley Martin Chuckie Solomon was a fashionconscious lady. Even during the Great Depression, with little money to spare for new clothes and shoes, she was resourceful.

“One of the tricks that she used, she would draw a seam up the back of her leg so it looked like she had stockings on,” said Vaughn Solomon Schofield, the second of Chuckie’s three daughters.

“She was always very conscious of how she looked and what she wore and was on a budget in those years, so when she couldn’t afford to buy the clothes that she wanted to buy, she would make them ... I’m sure that’s where my interest in fashion first came from. She was a hard act to follow.”

But follow Solomon Schofield did, as did her two sisters. “(We) had a huge interest in fashion and looking your best and a lot of that goes back to etiquette training and that kind of thing, not looking like you just got out of bed when you go out.”

Etiquette is handy knowledge given Solomon Schofield’s job: She’s lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan, a role that involves a lot of pomp and circumstance as she represents Queen Elizabeth II within the province.

After studying fashion merchandising at Chicago’s Ray-Vogue School in the early ’60s, Solomon Schofield returned to Regina and ran a charm school out of her parents’ home.

“There was a fair amount of modelling involved but there was also a lot of etiquette, how to walk properly, how to speak properly,” she said.

“Modelling was really just getting started in Regina in those days. It’s taken off now.”

Her current job, which she has held since March 2012, affords her an outlet for her love of fashion, too.

“I think I’m still a little bit of a little girl at heart; I like to get dressed up,” said Solomon Schofield. “I could get dressed up almost every day if I want to so it’s not quite as thrilling as it used to be, but I still enjoy it.”

Were she not regularly in the public eye, Solomon Schofield would be conscious of her appearance, as she believes everyone should be.

“I think it’s important that young girls have a fashion sense and look after themselves and look after the way they look. But I think it’s equally as important for older women to not stop doing it once they reach a certain age and give up and not really care what they look like. At both ends of the spectrum I think it’s important to be conscious of how you present yourself and how you appear. I think it makes you look happier and healthier,” said Solomon Schofield, though she admits she has jeans and T-shirt days at home in Regina Beach.

As lieutenant-governor, she often has to change multiple times a day. It takes planning — she brings in bags of clothing and accessories and has become adept at transforming basic outfits with accessories (shoes and jewelry are her favourites).

Her love of shoes goes way back.

“I think I started wearing high heels when I was about 12; I used to sneak them beyond my mother when she wasn’t looking. I wasn’t allowed outside in them of course, but I would wear all of her shoes until I outgrew her feet. She had tiny little feet.”

As for jewelry, she’s a big fan of Regina designer Rachel Mielke, and presented a Hillberg & Berk brooch to Her Majesty a year-and-a-half ago. “(Mielke’s) work is just amazing,” said Solomon Schofield. “When one considers how many brooches (the Queen) must have, it’s amazing that we’ve seen her in this one either three or four times.”

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FASHION YXE TODAY’S OUTFIT 1. GLASSES: She has several pairs, all from South Albert Eye Clinic.

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2. MAKEUP: “As you get older and your skin starts to sag, it gets harder to cover that up,” she said with a laugh, “but I’ve never had any work done on my face.”

She plays with colours around her eyes, opting today for blue eyeliner and eyeshadow.

“I’m wearing a royal blue velvet dress to a dinner tonight, so I try to match up the glasses and the makeup.”

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3. EARRINGS: “I try to always have earrings (on) because I have pierced ears.”

4. MEDAL: Badge of Office, a lieutenant-governor exclusive.

“I wear it for official functions and when I’m not at official functions, there’s a small version, a little pin, that I wear.

“I often have to wear medals and ... (some) are really heavy and big, and so you have to think about what kind of cloth you’re wearing and how the medals will work and will it destroy the dress.”

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5. JACKET AND SKIRT: The Bay 6. RINGS: Both belonged to her mother. “If I’m going to a formal event, sometimes I wear something a little fancier.”

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7. BRACELET: “I bought it at Saks on sale.”

8. TIGHTS: “I hate things that are tight around my stomach so I tend to buy them two or three sizes too big.”

9. SHOES: She wore this pair when Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced her as lieutenant-governor.

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Until Jan. 29 at 105 Third Ave. W. in Biggar. AgriCulture from the First Nations University.

The history of First Nations agriculture.

MUSIC

Wed., Jan. 28 Flathead Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Gordon Snelgrove Gallery Until Jan. 30 in Room 191 U of S Murray Building. Looking for Gordon by Gordon W. Snelgrove. Special talk, Who is Saskatchewan’s Gordon Snelgrove?, by art historian Lisa Henderson Jan. 30, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reception Jan. 30, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fiddle Series: Fiddle Feast w/ Gordon Stobbe, Karrnnel, Daniel Koulack, Troy McGillivray, and JJ Guy The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Thurs., Jan. 29

SCYAP Art Gallery Until Feb. 13 at 253 Third Ave. S. MetroMamalia by Kevin Wesaquate. Native animals sited in urban settings. Reception Jan. 30, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Caljon Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr. Brewster and The Roosters Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Tropic Harbour w/ Caves and Phalec Baldwin Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave.

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Jones Boys Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Fri., Jan. 30

Kory Istace vs The Time Pirates w/ Matt Stinn Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Northern Lights Dance Band Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Riff Raff Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

JoMama Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Saskatoon Rhythmiares Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Piano Friday: Kim Salkeld Blues Series: Julian Fauth The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Ghosts of Star City Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

Katie Miller McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Jones Boys Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. Doug Boomhower Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Don Anaquod & Company Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr. Ralph’s Rhythm Kings Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct. Pimpton w/ Bastard Poetry, DJ Heywood and DJ Ageless

Crestwood w/ Jay Semko Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W. Sat., Jan. 31 Riff Raff Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Saturdays: Maurice Drouin and Neil Currie alternating Piano Series: The PianoMen – David Fong, Don Griffith, Kim Salkeld, and Ray Stephanson The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Bad Boy Bill O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Foam Lake w/ Shuyler Jansen Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Oral Fuentes Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. JoMama Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Kelly Read Bugsy’s Bar & Grill, 134 Primrose Dr.

Sun., Feb. 1 Acoustic Jam: George Schumacher Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Tues., Feb. 3 Three Strings Fretless Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

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Mendel Art Gallery At 950 Spadina Cres. E. New winter exhibitions include Battleground: War Rugs from Afghanistan; Deep Weather

by Swiss artist Ursula Biemann; Concerning Certain Events, recent works by Saskatchewan artists Tammi Campbell and Kara Uzelman; the Border Crossings Study Centre, a mobile archive of the 34-year history of Border Crossings art magazine; and the RBC Artists by Artists mentorship program, reflecting Monique Martin’s mentorship with Cathryn Miller.

Biggar Museum & Gallery

Hues Art Supplies Until Jan. 31 at 1818 Lorne Ave. Artwork by Big Sky Artists.

Art in the Centre Through January at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Cres.

Work by Different Strokes art group.

Watrous Library Through January in Watrous.

Tree Art by Tammarah.

Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Feb. 1-21 at 601 Main St., in Humboldt. Land of Living Skies, an OSAC Arts on the Move exhibit. Contrast, a Local Perspective exhibit by the Saskatoon Potter’s Guild, runs until March 27.

We the Artists Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. A showcase of student art.

Featuring Music, Drama and Fine Arts departments at the University of Saskatchewan.

Tickets at picatic.com. A 19+ event.

Art in the Centre Feb. 1-28 at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Cres. Works by the Rosthern Art Group.

Handmade House Showcase Until Jan. 31 at 710 Broadway Ave. Offset, new pieces by Saskatchewan woodworker Michael Hosaluk.

Green Ark Collected Home Until Feb. 2 at 212 20th St. W. Works by Geoffrey Wooller.

Void Gallery Until Jan. 31 at 2-1006 Eighth St. E. Triforce. New works by the collective, featuring Saskatoon artists Tyson Atkings, Joe Toderian and Luke Warman.

Funky Petals Until Jan. 31 at 212 Third Ave. S. A collection of framed photographic artworks by Sharon Ceslak.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada Until Jan. 31 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Dreaming in Ukrainian. Travel photography by Andrea Kopylech and Karen Pidskalny.

Prairie Star Gallery Until Feb. 1 at 1136 Eighth St. E. Strange Waters, selections by guest curator Klee Rogers.

The Gallery/Art Placement Until Feb. 5 at 228 Third Ave. S. Winter Group Exhibition.

Works by several gallery artists, including Louise Cook, Heather Cline, Alicia Popoff and Pat Service.

Paved Arts Until Feb. 6 at 424 20th St. W. Compound Theory 2a by Terry Billings. Good Dog Bad Dog by Ed Janzen runs until Feb. 27.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until Feb. 26 at 311 23rd St. E. Hair Story by the Local History Department (SPL). A tonsorial tour in photographs of Saskatoon’s early barber shops and beauty parlours. Reception Feb. 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Eye Gallery Until Feb. 13 at 117-1132 College Dr. Close to Home. Photographs by Jannik Plaetner.

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.

Affinity Gallery Until Feb. 21 at 813 Broadway Ave. Our Prairie in Fibre. A collection of fibre art from women across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

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.

Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until Feb. 28 at 701 Railway Ave. in Rosthern. Repetition.

Our neck of the Woods. Tiny watercolours by B.A. Conly and photographs by Ray Griffin. Meet-the-Artists reception Feb. 21, 2:30 p.m.

STM Gallery Until Feb. 28 at St. Thomas More College, 1437 College Dr. imPRESS by University of Saskatchewan Intermediate Printmaking Students.

Linked: Colony Collapse Until Feb. 28 along the riverbank from the Meewasin Valley Centre to the Mendel Art Gallery. An installation in the trees. By Monique Martin with support from Sask Terra members.

Saskatoon City Hospital Gallery on the Bridges Until Feb. 28 on the sixth floor of the Atrium at Saskatoon City Hospital. Watercolour Landscapes by Patricia L. Clarke and contemporary textured acrylic paintings by Marlene Hamel. New Directions runs through February.

Recent acrylic paintings by Michael J. Martin.

Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until March 27 at 601 Main St., in Humboldt. Contrast, a Local Perspective exhibit by the Saskatoon Potter’s Guild.

Western Development Museum Through April 2015 at 2610

Intersections - Noon Hour by Heather M. Cline is on display at The Gallery at Art Placement.

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.

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Stay and Play Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 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.

Time for Toddlers Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m., at Saskatoon Symphony Community Centre, 408 20th St. W. Program animateur Jennifer McAllister introduces music to toddlers. With selected musicians from the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. Tickets at 306.665.6414, office@ saskatoonsymphony.org.

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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.

Saskatoon Strong Mom & Baby Fitness Wednesdays until April 8, 2 p.m. A mom and baby indoor exercise class. All fitness levels are welcome. Registration and information at saskatoonstrongmoms@gmail.com or fb.com/SaskatoonStrongMoms.

Mike the Knight in The Great Scavenger Hunt Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., at TCU Place. The Glendragon Scavenger Hunt is on and the stakes are high; Mike is determined to discover the most knightly way to tackle this chivalrous quest. A mix of adventure, comedy, music,

song, puppets and dance.

Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca.

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.

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.

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 sing-

ing and rhymes, then mingle with other parents.

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 306-655-4805 or email lllcsaskatoon@gmail.com.

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. Feb. 1, Join the city’s WinterShines festival and make snow art.

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.

LLLC Saskatoon Toddler Series Meeting The first Monday of the month, 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 318 Hettle Cove. The topic is sleep and other challenges. A meeting for mothers breastfeeding older babies/toddlers/ children. Call 306-655-4805 or email lllcsaskatoon@gmail. com.

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

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EVENTS 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.

Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families inspired by Waldorf philosophies. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages are welcome.

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.

Read & Paint The first Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., each month, at Wet Paint Pottery, 5-3110 Eighth St. E. Suitable for ages two to six. Each month features a different story, followed by a related painting project. Feb. 3 and 4, read “Love You Forever” and paint heart mugs.

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

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for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks.

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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.

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

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Payment methods and wellbeing of physicians: Dissecting the impact of alternative payment plans on equity and distress of practitioners.

Information or registration at schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca.

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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.

Terrible Twos Jan. 30-31 at Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Hosted by The Sound & Silence Collective. Featuring Wolfen Rabbits, Pandas in Japan, The Northern Lights and Fern on Jan. 30; Wizards, Living Room, Juniperos and the Yep Yep Yeps on Jan. 31. Tickets at the door. Cash and food donations for the Saskatoon Food Bank will also be accepted.

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

Gambling Awareness Presentation Jan. 28, 10 a.m., at the Saskatoon Council on Aging, 2020 College Dr. Get information on gambling, enjoyment and problems. Register at 306652-2255 or Ashley@scoa.ca.

Comedy Night Jan. 28, 7 p.m., at Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Hosted by Kelly Taylor. Featuring Lars Callieou. Admission at the door.

Lunch and Learn Seminar Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m., at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Hosted by Christian Councelling Services. Presentation on The Depression Epidemic: Finding Light in a Dark World by Registered Psychologist Heather Tomes. RSVP to 306-2449890 by Jan. 28. Information

Mike the Knight in The Great Scavenger Hunt is on tonight, 6:30 p.m., at TCU Place. at saskatoonccs.com.

at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market.

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.

Let the Good Times Roll Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Ben Temps Café, 223 Second Ave. S. A fundraiser in support of The Princess Shop.

Cajun-inspired music, Mardi Gras beads and masks, complimentary hurricane drink, silent auction, and a Cajun Spice Seafood Boil. Tickets at picatic.com.

Evening Market Jan. 29, 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,

SIFC Dances Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13

Fifth Annual Open Curling Bonspiel and Dinner Cabaret Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at CN Curling Club and Piggy’s Pub & Grill.

Hosted by the Country Music Association of Saskatoon.

Featuring Chris Henderson.

Free jam session Jan. 30 at CN Curling Club; Cabaret at Piggy’s Pub & Grill Jan. 31, 6 p.m. Tickets at picatic.com, 306-652-0290.

Frosted Gardens Jan. 30 until Feb. 15 at Bessborough Gardens. Presented by the Professional Ice Carving Society of Saskatoon. A two-week long ice carving exhibit. Guest carvers from across North America will create ice art. With coloured lights and musical selections

at night, ice bowling, an ice bar, an ice graffiti wall and an ice maze. Admission at the entrance. Call 306-221-3208 to book large tours. Visit frostedgardens.org.

Winter Cycling Fest Jan. 30. 8:30 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Hosted by Saskatoon Cycles. Showing the film The Winter of Cyclists and meeting cycling enthusiasts. Tickets at the door.

Record Fair Jan. 31, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. New, used and collectable LPs, CDs and cassettes will be offered up for sale.

Admission is free.

Kalinnikov Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., at Christ Church Anglican, 515 28th St. W. A Saskatoon Philharmonic Orchestra concert. Featuring works by Vasily Kalinnikov, Stuart Grant, Wayne Toews, Leroy Anderson and Mitch Leigh. Tickets from members, at McNally Robinson or at the door.

Denim & Diamonds Ladies Night Out Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m., at the German Cultural Centre. Hosted

by Saskatoon & District Kinettes. Supper, a live band, diamond door prize and a silent auction. Proceeds go to the Books for Bikes Program.

Tickets at picatic.com.

Heritage Festival of Saskatoon Feb. 1, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Western Development Museum. Learn about Saskatoon’s rich and varied natural and cultural heritage. Displays, heritage demonstrations, and children’s activities. Admission is free.

Drumming Circle First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., at The Unitarian Centre, 213 Second St. E. Beginners are welcome.

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Tonight It’s Poetry Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. N. Community Stage featuring Johnny MacRae. Films at Grace Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m., at GraceWestminster United Church.

Using music films from the National Film Board, Bill Robertson hosts a discussion about the stars of Canadian popular music: Paul Anka, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Rush and The Tragically Hip. A free event.

JSGS Public Lectures Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Room A226, Health Sciences Building, U of S. Presented Dr. Dionne Pohler, Assistant Professor, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. Executive Compensation Policies and Income Inequality. Information or registration at schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca.

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Elixir Ensemble: A Café Concert Feb. 1, 2:30 p.m., at Convocation Hall at the U of S. Featuring works by Beethoven, Dvorak and Martinu. Tickets at picatic.com.

Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market, International Bazaar, and Bistro Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the basement of Grace-Westminster 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.

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Visit us at our New Location There is plenty to see and do at the PotashCorp WinterShines festival at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market which ends Sunday. BRIDGES FILE PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

MFA Lecture Series Feb. 3, 12 p.m., at Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, room 191 U of S Murray Building. Alexandra Theisson, A Rose Coloured World.

Comedy Night Feb. 3, 9 p.m., at Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. With Dez Reed.

# THEATRE Cymbeline Preview Jan. 29, runs Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 and Feb. 5-8, at The Refinery. Presented by Saskatoon Shakespeare Lab. The improbable becomes

probable in this adventurous Shakespeare play. Imogen, King Cymbeline’s daughter, marries against her father’s wishes. His anger is only the beginning of her woes. Tickets at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca.

The No-No’s Jan. 30, 9:30 p.m., at Le Relais, 308 Fourth Ave. N. The improv comedy troupe performs.

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