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ALISON LOHANS

Leaving Mr. Humphries a boyhood story No doubt everyone can identify with the issue of letting go of a much-loved stuffed animal. When is the right time?

Even today I have handmade cloth dolls my mother made for me half a century ago and cannot imagine parting with them.

Leaving Mr. Humphries (Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing, 2013), my 26th book, addresses this question. Young Josh is sent to the cottage to stay with Grandpa and Aunt Judy while his mother attends a conference. Fuzzy Mr. Humphries accompanies Josh — even though Mom thinks Josh is too old for a teddy bear — and is Josh’s sole comfort despite the love of his relatives.

The world of the cottage is new and strange: Sleeping in the spooky attic

where Grandpa slept as a boy; going out in the boat; even using the dreaded outhouse at night when the bathroom is busy.

D e s p i t e Grandpa’s many references to his Alison Lohans own boyhood at the cottage, all Josh sees is a doddery old man who is told repeatedly that he must not go out in the boat alone. But when Aunt Judy goes grocery shopping, and Grandpa suggests going out in the boat, Josh wavers.

Grandpa won’t be alone if Josh is there ... Of course Mr. Humphries goes along as well.

The illustrations for Leaving Mr. Humphries are linocut prints toned with watercolour, done by my cousin Gretchen Ehrsam of Seattle.

Leaving Mr. Humphries has recently been shortlisted for the 2015 Shining Willow Award. It was also one of the finalists in the children’s literature category of the 2014 Saskatchewan Book Awards, and for the 2014 High Plains Book Awards in Montana.

The books may be purchased from Home & School Connection, www.lairdbooks. com, the MacKenzie Art Gallery gift shop, www.bookbrier.ca, Chapters, McNally Robinson and Amazon.

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Treaty Commissioner George Lafond has attempted, often successfully, to reconcile the world views of indigenous societies and the more recent arrivals. Bridges Photo by Liam Richards

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READ MY BOOK — 2 Alison Lohans’ Leaving Mr. Humphries COVER — 4 George Lafond believes he can affect more change for aboriginal people from within government than by joining in demonstrations and criticizing government from outside IN THE CITY — 9 A moment in time: Photographer Liam Richards’ shot that defines the week GARDENING — 10 The story of the development of Itoh peonies is one of persistence and tenaciousness on the part of their first breeder, Toichi Itoh

SPACES — 12 Rosemarie Gallays has transformed her backyard into a colourful garden full of variety CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU — 13 EVENTS — 14 OUTSIDE THE LINES — 16 Each week Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please children of all ages ON THE SCENE — 18 On the grounds of A Taste of Saskatchewan WINE — 19 The best red wine you can find for those on a budget

Rosemarie Gallays’ garden is being featured on a tour of the city’s best by the Saskatoon Horticultural Society. Bridges Photo by LIAM RICHARDS

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Who am I? Am I with the government or am I with First Nations people? — George Lafond

GEORGE LAFOND

The pursuit of justice and reconcilliation

By Jason Warick George Lafond looked down from an upper floor window of his Parliament Hill office. Thousands of First Nations protesters waved signs and beat drums from the manicured grounds below him, demanding progress on their stagnated land claims.

As Lafond took in this spectacle in the late 1980s, his eyes focused on a young girl in full regalia performing a fancy shawl dance.

Lafond felt a surge of conflicting emotions. He’d ascended to the position of senior adviser in the federal Department of Indian Affairs. He was also a proud member of Saskatchewan’s Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.

“Who am I?” he wondered. “Am I with the government or am I with First Nations people?”

Lafond agreed with the protesters. He desperately wanted to join them, wanted to shout and march and fight.

But Lafond stayed in his office. As difficult as it was, Lafond reasoned that he could affect more change from his government perch than by joining the demonstration.

“Do I just blow up, or save it for another day? I keep working. I bide my time,” Lafond said.

In the 25 years since he gazed down on the fancy shawl dancer, Lafond has faced countless similar ethical dilemmas. His varied career is a study in patience. He has attempted, often successfully, to reconcile the world views of indigenous societies and the more recent arrivals.

He’s been called a “sellout” and worse by some chiefs and other First Nations people who wish he’d take a more militant stance. Lafond said his goal is justice and reconciliation, and he’ll pursue whatever method necessary to get that result.

“I don’t think those (labels) are fair. George knows there’s tremendous need out there. George could pound the table and yell, but he

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knows it’s about building relationships,” said Bill McKnight, who served as minister of Indian af affairs during Lafond’s time on Parliament Hill.

Lafond’s strategy is paying off.

He’s had an impact locally, provincially and nationally.

A tour of the Saskatoon area will also reveal symbols of Lafond’s work. He’s played central roles in Wanuskewin Heritage Park just north of the city, the White Buf Buffalo Youth Lodge in Riversdale, Saskatchewan’s first urban reserve on Packham Avenue in Sutherland and the nearly complete Gordon Oakes Red Bear Centre on the University of Saskatchewan campus.

Lafond appears to be putting similar energy into his latest role as Saskatchewan’s first indigenous treaty commissioner.

“It’s not an easy job, but George has worked in both worlds. He has earned respect in both worlds,” said McKnight, who served as treaty commissioner until Lafond took over in 2012.

••• George E. Lafond was born on the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation 100 kilometres north of Saskatoon. Public service was in his blood. He was raised there by his mother, Alpha Lafond, one of Canada’s first female chiefs. His father, Albert, served in the Second World War and the Korean War. Albert was away on work crews for long periods throughout Western Canada. The trauma of war, combined with the unequal treatment and paltry support First Nations soldiers received upon their return, contributed to his alcoholism.

“I had a complicated relationship with my father,” Lafond said.

After graduating from high school in nearby Marcelin, Lafond received his education degree from the University of Saskatchewan. He took a job at Bedford Road Collegiate, the only First Nations teacher in the school.

George Lafond is the province’s first treaty commissioner of aboriginal descent.

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George knows there’s tremendous need out there. George could pound the table and yell, but he knows it’s about building relationships. — Bill McKnight

As he walked the halls and gymnasium adorned with the Redmen logo —a First Nations man with feathers in his hair, removed following a campaign last year — one sentiment dominated his thoughts.

“Don’t f--- this up for those that will need to come after you,” Lafond recalled.

In the mid-1980s, Lafond accepted the invitation to join McKnight, a farmer from Wartime, Sask., in Ottawa during the Brian Mulroney administration.

Lafond, the only First Nations person in the senior ranks of the Department of Indian Affairs, would walk to his office through hallways adorned with paintings of former prime ministers John A. Macdonald and Wilfrid Laurier.

“I was both motivated and haunted by all of those spirits,” he said.

Lafond played a part in the federal response to historic events including the Meech Lake accord, the Oka crisis and Saskatchewan’s historic Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) agreement.

Under the TLE, more than two dozen Saskatchewan First Nations signed a deal to receive $440 million from the federal and provincial governments for treaty promises made but not kept more than a century earlier.

Saskatchewan First Nations have used the funds to purchase rural and urban land throughout the province, creating thousands of jobs and sparking economic development.

During an interview at the Treaty Commissioner’s Office just south of Saskatoon on a piece of TLE reserve land, Lafond points to the TLE signing ceremony photo.

“I’m in there. Can you see me?”

Lafond said.

Dignitaries including then-premier Roy Romanow, McKnight and former Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) chief Roland Crowe are staring straight into the camera. Ovide Mercredi, Assembly of First Nations chief at the time, who sits front row-centre beside Mulroney, is twisted and looking to his left.

At the far end of a photo, only Lafond’s rear end is visible. Before the

Treaty commissioner George Lafond, right, and former treaty commissioner Bill McKnight go over some documents at the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. Bridges Photo

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signing, Mercredi asked Lafond if he should wear his ceremonial headdress. Lafond said no because it was very windy and the feathers might blow in Mulroney’s face.

When everyone got into position, however, Mercredi saw most other chiefs wearing their headdresses.

Mercredi asked Lafond to get his.

The photo was taken as Mercredi called for his headdress, Lafond bending over and madly attempting to undo the leather fastener on its container.

“Yep, that’s me there,” Lafond said with a laugh.

••• In the mid-1990s, Lafond came back to Saskatchewan to serve as vice-chief and then chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council. He was involved in the construction and operation of Wanuskewin and the White Buffalo Youth Lodge.

As STC chief, he was also in the centre of the firestorm in 2000 when two Saskatoon police officers dumped First Nations man Darrell Night outside of town in the middle of winter.

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He was a treaty warrior. We have to find treaty warriors in every generation.

— Lafond, on Gordon Oakes

George Lafond was special adviser to University of Saskatchewan president Peter MacKinnon when he introduced architect Douglas Cardinal, who designed the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Centre on campus. bridges File Photo by Richard Marjan

Some First Nations leaders declared police should not be trusted.

Protesters filled downtown streets.

As tensions rose, Lafond said he and others worked non-stop to get at the truth, but also to prevent the community’s justifiable anger from turning violent. That period left him suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, he said.

A few years later, Lafond was recruited by U of S president Peter MacKinnon to serve as the school’s first “special adviser” on aboriginal affairs. Lafond lauded MacKinnon’s vision and openness to learn about the experiences of aboriginal youth.

Lafond helped convince senior officials to expand recruitment efforts, but also to make the university a more welcoming place for aboriginal students. At the time, the vast majority dropped out in the first year.

That’s changing, and so is the university’s physical landscape. Lafond and others envisioned a symbol, a gathering place for aboriginal students on campus. The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Centre is nearing completion, named after the late elder who served as one of Lafond’s mentors.

“He was a treaty warrior. We have to find treaty warriors in every generation,” Lafond said.

The last three U of S student union presidents have all been aboriginal, and current chancellor Blaine Favel is a former FSIN chief. In his opening address this month, new U of S president Peter Stoicheff said he wanted to make the U of S “the best place we can possibly be for the aboriginal people of this province of this country.”

Lafond’s term at the U of S was followed by several years out of the spotlight. The father of four moved to Victoria, B.C., with wife Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who left her post as Saskatchewan first indigenous provincial court judge to become the B.C. children’s advocate.

When the chance to succeed his former boss, McKnight, as treaty commissioner came up, he jumped.

He still makes his home in Victoria, but makes frequent trips back to Saskatchewan.

When you sit around the treaty table, it’s not always pleasant. George has the tenacity to stay on things. — McKnight

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Treaty commissioner George Lafond wants to highlight health care as an unfulfilled treaty right, among other initiatives. Bridges Photo by LIAM RICHARDS

••• The Office of the Treaty Commissioner was created in 1989 to encourage meaningful negotiations between the federal government and First Nations. The office was central to the landmark TLE agreements.

Under past commissioners including former Saskatoon mayor Cliff Wright, Judge David Arnott and McKnight, the OTC has gradually expanded its role to include research, school curriculum, a speaker’s bu-

reau and other functions.

Lafond wants to take things to another level. He’s talking about a partnership with Saskatchewan dance companies to tell the treaty story. He wants to highlight health care as an unfulfilled treaty right, noting the rampant diabetes, suicide and other maladies afflicting so many First Nations. At every opportunity, he describes the promise of a “medicine chest” included in Treaty Six. And he’s just started a provincial

tour to create awareness of the issue of natural resource revenue sharing.

The first event was held last month at Wanuskewin.

Lafond opened, as he often does, by describing the charged atmosphere of the 1870s when Crown officials and chiefs such as Mistawasis entered into treaty talks. Treaties were understood as a partnership to share the land and resources. First Nations also understood it as a sort of business arrangement, a way to

ensure their livelihoods would continue as the great herds of buffalo disappeared and settlers poured in to the territory.

Ken Coates, a Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the U of S Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, gave a lecture on resource revenue sharing — listing the growing number of provinces inking deals with First Nations and how sharing could benefit Saskatchewan. The 40 or so

chiefs, academics, business leaders, journalists, retirees and others then took a quiz, followed by informal discussion.

Lafond said they deliberately invited a diverse group so that each person can learn from the other. The discussion portion was private to allow free expression, but the quiz results will be compiled and released once the tour ends several months from now.

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We need to be firm. But we also need to build relationships and negotiate. — Lafond

Former treaty commissioner Bill McKnight, left, says George Lafond is a perfect choice to lead Saskatchewan into an era of true reconcilliation. Bridges Photo by LIAM RICHARDS

Some chiefs have demanded that George Lafond be more critical of government, but Lafond says his role as treaty commissioner is to bring the parties to the treaty table. Bridges File Photo by RICHARD MARJAN

••• Lafond understands the frustrations felt by First Nations people after decades of broken treaty promises, so isn’t surprised when he encounters hostility or impatience.

At a recent FSIN assembly on the Whitecap Dakota Nation, Lafond was given a rough reception by some of the gathered chiefs.

He’d come to give an update on his work as treaty commissioner, and played a pair of videos produced by his office on the theme of reconciliation. When the videos ended, there was silence.

“Was it that good or that bad?”

Lafond said with a nervous laugh.

Several chiefs came to the microphone and demanded Lafond be more critical of the government and general public for not honouring the treaties. Lafond explained his role as commissioner was to

bring the parties to the treaty table and help them work it out themselves.

He also emphasized another pillar of his career – education. He said education on all sides is key to change attitudes, relationships and policies.

“We want to teach non-First Nations people treaty history, but also our own young people,” Lafond said.

“Every generation must learn this history or it goes silent.”

Lafond said it would have been easier to stake out a rigid, uncompromising position and stick to it.

It’s far more difficult to seek common ground in his many jobs to this point.

“I feel the same pressure again now,” he said.

McKnight thinks Lafond, with his passion for education and his

track record of steady progress, is the perfect choice to lead Saskatchewan into an era of true reconciliation.

“When you sit around the treaty table, it’s not always pleasant,” McKnight said.

“George has the tenacity to stay on things.”

Lafond is proud of the work he’s done. He and McKnight agree society is more educated about treaties, residential schools, missing and murdered indigenous women and other issues.

Achieving true reconciliation and honouring the treaties will be the hard part. If those promises remain unfulfilled, Lafond worries it could lead to an era of confrontation.

“We need to be firm,” he said.

“But we also need to build relationships and negotiate.”

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Breakdancers strut their stuff

Competitors battle during the Game Theory breakdancing event at TCU place on Saturday.

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From Japan to the world

By Sara Williams Itoh peonies, a hybrid combining the hardiness and habit of herbaceous peonies with the colour range, flower size and extended flowering period of the tree peonies, are a relative newcomer to the Prairies. Initially not thought to be hardy, several climate-zone deniers in Saskatoon and elsewhere on the Prairies have shown again that plants, not labels, are the best arbiters of what is truly hardy.

The story of their development is one of persistence and tenaciousness on the part of their first breeder, Toichi Itoh, a Japanese nurseryman and plant breeder. His goal: To create a pure yellow herbaceous peony. Itoh pollinated more than 1,200 peony plants before obtaining 36 seedlings in 1948 when he successfully crossed the yellow hybrid tree peony Alice Harding with a double-flowered, white herbaceous peony, Kakoden.

Nine of these resembled tree peonies while 27 had characteristics of herbaceous peonies. Sadly, he died in 1956 before any of them came into flower. His son-in-law, Shiagao-Oshida, continued his work and four plants were selected for introduction: Yellow Crown, Yellow Emperor, Yellow Dream and Yellow Heaven. Until then, there were no true deep yellow herbaceous peonies.

In 1974, an American horticulturist, Louis Smirnov, who had done much to popularize tree peonies in North America and had served as a president of the American Peony Society, learned about this amazing breakthrough and made arrangements with Itoh’s widow to import these plants and register them with the American Peony Society.

Over the last several decades, several American peony breeders have made significant introductions. When first introduced, some of these sold for as much as $1,000 per division. But with modern mass propagation techniques, prices have

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dropped to a less eye-popping level.

Care; While potted peonies may be planted at any time, bare root specimens should be planted in the fall as early as possible. Place

them in full or filtered sunlight in fertile, well-drained soil, away from shrubs or trees that will compete for soil moisture and nutrients. Dig generous holes as mature peonies have large root systems, adding organic matter such

as compost or well-aged manure as needed.

Planting too deeply is the primary cause of failure of peonies to flower.

On Itoh peonies the “eyes” or pink buds may appear on either the crown or the stems. Place the new division

so that the first eye above the crown is at soil level. All eyes originating on the crown should be five to 10 cm under the soil surface. The roots should be positioned downward.

Space peonies at least three to four feet apart.

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GARDENING Mulching will reduce weeds and conserve soil moisture but do not place mulch directly on top of the crown. Once established (one to two years), peonies are quite drought tolerant.

When cutting back stems in the fall, leave at least four inches of foliage. It is recommended that Itoh peonies be cut back to the uppermost bud (which will most likely be on the stem) in fall. Annual new growth originates from the buds below ground.

Kopper Kettle.

More proven Prairie-hardy cultivars Garden Treasure (Hollingworth, 1984) — semi-double bright yellow petals with small scarlet flares; flowers over a long period with up to 3 blooms per stem; very vigorous; Gold Medal winner; mid to late season; 30 in. tall.

Kopper Kettle (Anderson, 1999) — semi-double to double, copper-orange (with occasional yellow streaks and dark centres; 2-3 ft. in tall x 3-4 ft. wide.

Smith Family Yellow (Smith, 2002) —semidouble to double (30-50 petals) flowers are a clear deep yellow with small red flares; up to 8 in. diameter with very good substance; florif florif-

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erous with 2-3 buds per stem; mild fragrance; 28 in. tall with excellent stem strength; midseason, vigorous.

Sara Williams is the author of the newly expanded and revised Creating the Prairie Xeriscape; Gardening, Naturally: A chemical-free handbook for the Prairies; and the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: A Photographic History. Sara will be leading a garden tour to Great Britain in May, 2016 and co-leading, with Melanie Elliot, a tour of Fauna and Flora of Iceland in July, 2016. Call Ruth (1-888-778-2378) for more information.

Announcements GardenLine is open for the season to solve your garden problems: 306-966-5865; gardenline@usask.ca 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, workshops and tours:Annual Lily Show, Mall at Lawson Heights (July 23, 24); City Garden Bus Tour (July 26).

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Dear Chip, How do animals like pocket gophers gopher survive underground?

Seth The northern pocket gopher is one of our more secretive animals at Beaver Creek.

Pocket gophers are small, fossorial mammals which means they are adapted to living a life underground. They have numerous adaptations that help them to live in the dirt such as cylindrical bodies to move through tunnels like a drill, velvety fur to keep the dirt away from their skin and ears and eyes that are close to their body. Their front legs are short with sharp claws and shaped like small shovels to help dig quickly through the soil. Pocket gophers can tolerate higher levels of carbon dioxide than other mammals.

They are able to reuse the oxygen inhaled when above ground to help them stay below $03+4) &30 634$(0 2(0"3)/ 3& ,"5(. -3*!(, $32#(0/ $(, ,#("0 415( &035 ,#( ,%3 6",,6( '12/ of skin on the inside of their cheeks that form little pouches, or pockets, that they can store food in. Many people don’t like pocket gophers because they like to dig in gardens; however, they provide a very important service by helping to aerate the soil, thus making a healthier environment for the many creatures that live in in the dirt.

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Huge yard a perfect spot for a flowery oasis

By Sean Trembath WHO? Rosemarie Gallays WHAT? Gallays’ massive backyard garden WHEN? Over the past seven years WHERE? Saskatoon’s Silverwood neighbourhood HOW? Rosemarie Gallays transformed her backyard from a huge patch of green to a colourful garden full of variety.

“This used to be just one big yard of grass, then seven years ago I said it was enough with the mowing,” Gallays says.

It wasn’t an easy process. Gallays says she is not a natural gardener and had to figure things out by trial and error.

“It’s a lot of mistakes, and I’m impatient,” she says.

Those mistakes included some plants that got out of control.

“I did a shrub that was really very pretty, not realizing it was a suckering plant. All of a sudden it was taking over my whole yard, and the roots were entangling everything. That took about two years to get rid of,” she says.

Gallays wants plants that, on top of being good neighbours, are pleasing to the eye.

“When it looks ugly, it goes,” she says.

Things have changed a lot over the seven-year period. Gallays was conflicted about cutting down trees, but eventually decided to go for it.

She is still developing her personal style of gardening. She says last year almost every plant in the garden was moved at least once.

The yard’s fence touches on six other properties, giving a big enough space that Gallays can arrange separate sections. She describes one area as perfect for coffee and a newspaper in the morning, another as the afternoon lounging spot and a third as the space where she and her sisters can visit, drink wine and “get silly.”

At the same time the whole thing is cohesive, with certain plants acting as themes throughout.

The amount of work needed to maintain such a collection is possible now that Gallays has retired. For beginners, many of whom might not have that luxury, she recommends starting small.

“It’s easy to fall into the trap of trying a lot of different things,” she says.

“All of a sudden your yard starts looking pell-mell, just kind of silly.”

Anyone wanting a first-hand look at Gallays’ handiwork will have a chance later this month. The garden is one of seven to be featured on the Saskatoon Horticultural Society’s 50th Annual

City Gardens Bus Tour on July 26. Participants will be driven around to check out the spoils of some of the city’s best green thumbs.

If you’d rather be your own guide, the society is organizing a self-directed tour on Aug. 8. Interested enthusiasts can pick up passports for the tour at Early’s Farm and Garden Centre or Dutch Growers. More details for both tours are available on the society’s website at www.saskatoonhortsociety.ca. strembath@thestarphoenix.com twitter.com/strembath

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Emma Lake. Tweedsmuir and Paddockwood areas.

A self-guided art tour. Map and brochure at 236artstudiotour.ca. Information at j.ricklefs@sasktel.net.

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Journey SaskTel Centre, 3515 Thatcher Ave.

Centre East Galleries Until July 26 at The Centre.

Display by the Thickwood Hills Studio Trail in the Royal Gallery, display by Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan in the Jade Gallery, display by Leane King Spell In Photo Art in the Amber Gallery, photographs

by Rosanna Parry in the Sienna Gallery, work by the Saskatoon Potters Guild in the Crimson Gallery, and display by the Saskatoon Public School Board in the Magenta and Indigo Galleries.

Dick Macinnis Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Petunia and The Vipers Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Nica and Melissa Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Thurs., July 23 Earnest Ernie’s Pan Fried Blues Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr. You Only Wish Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Abstract Rude w/ The Hip Hop Hippies Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Run Deer Run Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

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River Creek Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Sat., July 25 Kashmir Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Fri., July 24

Forever Young Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Forever Young Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N. William and the Shadows Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct. Kathleen Claire McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. Adolyne w/ The Weir, The Avulsions and Man Meat Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Paul Tobin Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

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Craig Cardiff Village Guitar & Amp, 432 20th St. W.

Screamer Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

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Reflections 1985 by Kathy Thiessen is on display at Station Arts Centre in Rosthern.

Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. River Creek Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. Sun., July 26 Acoustic Jam Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Jon and Ann Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Mon., July 27

Leon Ochs Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Agent Overdrive Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Ages Past McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Tues., July 28

The Radiation Flowers w/ Ride Til Dawn and Susan Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Johnny Don’t Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Razor Ramones w/ Herd of Wasters and The Faps Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Gorgeous Bluedogs

Wicked Grin Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

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The Gallery at Art Placement Until July 23 at 228 Third Ave. S., back lane entrance. Summer Group Show. Works by Louise Cook, Ruth Cuthand, Jonathan Forrest, Lynne Graham, Gregory Hardy, Steph Krawchuk, Lorna Russell, Dorothy Knowles, William

Perehudoff and Reta Cowley.

Sounds Like Audio Art Festival July 23-25 at AKA/Paved Arts, 424 20th St. W. An experimental audio art festival combining performance and installation.

With the theme locations and borders. Featuring artists from across Canada. Tickets at picatic.com.

SCYAP Art Gallery Until July 24 at 253 Third Ave. S. Ric-Cycle 3.0: The Voices have Won, sculptures

by Ric Pollock. A Collection of Thoughts, artwork by U of S alumni Raene Poisson, runs July 27 until Aug. 14. Reception July 28, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Collector’s Choice Art Gallery Until July 25 at 625D First Ave. N. Paintings from life on the reserve by Ken Lonechild and Party Animal series works by Julia Lucich in gallery one. Gallery Artists show in gallery two.

Void Gallery Until July 25 at 2-1006 Eighth St. E. Collage-based works

by Monique-Motut Firth.

Third Annual 263 Art Studio Tour July 25-26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Christopher and

Gordon Snelgrove Gallery July 27-31 in Room 191 of the U of S Murray Building.

Paradise Perspectives by Gale Hagblom and Sandra Ledingham. Reception July 28, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Gallery on Third, Watrous Until July 29 at 102 Third Ave. E., Watrous. Contemporary Works in Steel by James S. Korpan.

Hues Art Supply Until July 31 at 1818 Lorne Ave. The Art of Potash, artwork by James M. Clow.

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

Works by Lorette Brown.

Handmade House Showcase Until Aug. 1 at 710 Broadway Ave. Little Vessels by Anita Rocamora.

Affinity Gallery Until Aug. 29 at 813 Broadway Ave. SCC 40th Anniversary Show and Sale. Works

by Saskatchewan Craft Council members. Reception Aug. 7, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Western Development Museum Until Aug. 9 at 2610 Lorne Ave. FEED by Mindy Yan Miller.

Hand Wave Gallery Until Aug. 9 at 409 Third Ave. in Meacham. Field Study, a ceramic sculpture exhibition,

by Anita Rocamora.

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St. Thomas More Gallery Until Aug. 27 at 1437 College Dr. Sequential by Monique Martin and Cathryn Miller.

Eye Gallery Until Aug. 28 at 117-1132 College Dr. Eyes. Works by Brian Bauche, Carol Daniels, Monique Martin, Quinn McDonald, John Perret, Jannik Plaetner, Trint Thomas, Karen Walpole and Fran Zerr.

Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until Aug. 30 at 701 Railway Ave., Rosthern. A Retrospective by Kathy Thiessen.

Market Mall Playland Art Gallery Until Aug. 31 at Market Mall, 2325 Preston Ave. The Blessings of Nature. Artwork by students of St. Goretti School.

Gallery 616 Until Aug. 31 at 616 10th St. E. A collaboration of works by Saskatoon artist Lynne Gilhooley.

Riverhouse Studio & Art Gallery Until Aug. 31 at 308 Spadina Cres. W. Artworks by Emily Carr, a Canadian artist living and painting at the same time at the Famous Group of Seven.

A Peaceful Meditation garden out front features Emily Carr quotes.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada Until Aug. 31 at 910 Spadina Cres. E. Baba’s House by photographers Lucien Durey and Katie Kozak.

Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until Sept. 18 at 601 Main St., Humboldt. Local Perspective with Meacham Moonshine Gang: Ceramic Face Jugs by Bonnie Gilmour and Pick Up Sticks and Storybooks by Bonnie Conly.

Urban Canvas XI Starting in September, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hosted by SCYAP Gallery.

A 39-week employment readiness art program for youth ages 16-30 who have artistic

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

talent and face multiple barriers to employment. Providing training and live skills, personal development coaching, empowerment and employment readiness training. To apply call 306-652-7760 or email scyapinc@gmail.com.

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Labour Intensive July 26, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. A birth support skills workshop designed to prepare couples for birth. Information at birthrythms.ca.

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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.

Kids Bowl Free Daily until Aug. 31 at Hunter’s Bowling Centres: Eastview Bowl, 2929 Louise St.; and Fairhaven Bowl, 3401 22nd St. W. Kids ages 15 and under can bowl two free games each day for the summer. Must be preregistered. Register at kidsbowlfree.com/ef.

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.

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,

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Pottery Camp Until Aug. 14, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 5-3110 Eighth St. E. For ages eight and up. Pottery projects, new techniques and shapes. Pack a lunch. Register at 306-373-3219, wetpaintpottery.com.

Huskies football camp for kids is one of the Huskies Sport Camps that run Until Aug. 29 at the University of Saskatchewan. There are various camps for ages five to 17, including hockey, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball and wrestling. File Photo by Gord Waldner.

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.

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.

Puppet Fun July 23, 25 and 30, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Meewasin Valley Centre. A drop-in craft for all ages. Make your own puppet.

Materials are provided.

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

Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Custom-

er 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.

Summer Music Camps for Kids Until July 24 at the University of Saskatchewan. Camps for ages three to six. Register at 306-966-5539. Visit kiscamps. usask.ca.

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 fulfilment. Physically helps with balance, strength, flexibility, co-ordination 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.

Art Camp Until Aug. 21, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 5-3110 Eighth St. E. For ages eight and up. Different medias include paper making, plaster, mosaic, canvas and watercolour. Pack a lunch.

Register at 306-373-3219, wetpaintpottery.com.

Living History Children’s Summer Camps Until Aug. 21 at the University of Saskatchewan. Camps for ages six to 12 on the cultures of the ancient and medieval world. With activities, art projects, crafts, games and workshops. Register at kiscamps. usask.ca.

AgBio Discovery Camps Until Aug. 21 at the University of Saskatchewan. Camps for Grades Three to Six. A handson introduction to agriculture for campers from urban and rural backgrounds. Visit kidscamps.usask.ca.

Salvation Army Beaver Creek Camps Various camps until Aug. 27 at Beaver Creek Conservation Area. Camps available for ages six to 18, as well as one for the whole family. Visit beavercreekcamp.ca.

YAS Basketball Camps Until Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for various camps and age levels. For ages eight to 15.

A highly-organized and structured program designed to prepare players to play on junior and senior secondary school basketball teams. Additional

free camps for ages 11-15 are available to anyone signed up for regular camps. They also offer a chance to earn extra cash toward the camps by helping man their kiosks in shopping malls. Information at yas.ca.

Summer Band Camps Until July 31 at the University of Saskatchewan. Camps for Grades Nine to 12 students who have completed at least one year of playing. Full band, private lessons, sectional instruction, small ensembles, master classes, theory, ear training, rhythm training, sightreading, staff performances, recreation and social activities, and a final student’s public concert. Visit saskband.org/ bandcamp.

Ecology Day Camps Until Aug. 28 at the University of Saskatchewan. Camps for ages eight to 17. With daily field trips and nature study. Register at 306-966-5539. Visit kidscamps.usask.ca.

Huskies Sport Camps Until Aug. 29 at the University of Saskatchewan. Presented

by Tim Hortons. Various camps for ages five to 17. Hockey, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball and wrestling. Visit huskies. usask.ca/sportcamps.php.

SCI-FI Science Camps Through August, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the University of Saskatchewan. Camps for Grades One to Nine in science, technology, computer science, medical science and veterinary medicine. New projects each year. Visit kidscamps.usask.ca.

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.

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.

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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.

Last week’s contest winner is Madeline Schaan.

Thanks to everyone who submitted entries.

Social Good parties are mini fundraisers organized by YOU! 1 Pick a date fo f r your Social Good party 2 Go to www.CanadaHelps.org and create a fundraiser 3 Tell all your friends!

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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.

Bring food for the potluck.

Admission at the door.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

Scottish Country Dancing Wednesdays until Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. to dusk, at River Landing’s Amphitheatre. Hosted by the Saskatoon Scottish Country Dancers. Informal

social dancing. Everyone is welcome. Participation is free.

Wear sturdy sandals or shoes, bring water and bug spray.

Information at rscdssask.org, Saskatoon@rscdssask.org, 306-664-7049.

Bargain Basement Store Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Clothing for babies, children, men and women, and jewelry.

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.

Borden Farmers’ Market Fridays until Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Borden Fire Hall.

Information at 306-997-2159.

SIFC Dances Thursdays through August, 7 p.m., in Kiwanis Park. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from

many countries around the world. Everyone is welcome.

Admission is free. Visit sifc. awardspace.com.

The Saskatoon Horticulture Society Annual Bus Tour July 26, 1 p.m., from the southwest corner of Lawson Heights Mall. Reservations and ticket information at 306-249-1329. Deadline is July 24, 12 p.m.

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. They take donations of clothing, footwear, accessories and toys. Information at 306-222-8737.

RCMP Musical Ride July 25, 7 p.m.; and July 26, 3 p.m., at SaskTel Centre. A colourful Canadian tradition.

The troop of 32 horses and riders perform a variety of cavalry drills choreographed to music. Tickets at 306-938-

7800, ticketmaster.ca.

Points Race #10 July 25, 6 p.m., at Auto Clearing Motor Speedway.

Macs Froster 50. Divisions competing are bandoleros, super trucks, legends and pro trucks. Tickets at the gate.

10th Annual Pets in the Park July 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Kiwanis Memorial Park. A day of events for pet owners and their pets. Live local music, dog agility demonstration, Junior Handlers Showcase, PIP Walkathon, pet nail trims, pet portraits, a silent auction and a 50/50 draw. Admission is free.

Open House July 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Marr Residence, 326 11th St. E. The house and garden are open for tours.

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

Chickens Until Aug. 9 at Station Arts Centre in Rosthern. A musical barnyard comedy. A farming couple struggling to make ends meet decides to risk it all and raise a flock of exotic chickens. Tickets at 306-2325332, stationarts.com.

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Until Aug. 23 at the Shakespeare site. Othello is a tragic tale of racism, love, jealousy, betrayal, revenge and repentance. Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy about Benedick and Beatrice, whose feelings for each other are obvious to everyone but them.

With free entertainment on the PotashCorp Community Stage, including jazz music, folk dancing, short plays and poetry. Tickets at 306-9387800, ticketmaster.ca. Information at shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.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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The ever-popular A Taste of Saskatchewan, presented by Conexus Credit Union, celebrated 20 years in Saskatchewan.

The six-day festival, held at Kiwanis Park, featured more than 30 local restaurants serving their house favourite dishes and more than 55 bands and performers.

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If you’re poor and want to drink real wines, your choices in Saskatchewan are limited by our government’s fear you’ll squander all your money on booze. We tax wines to keep Saskatchewan safe from the horrors that are Toronto — or worse — Montreal. Wines around $15 here cost 10 or more per cent less there.

Spain and Portugal are the countries to shop for if you are on a tight budget. You can find excellent wines from both places for under $15 and sometimes under $12, despite the Ministry of Temperance and Gambling. To paraphrase the recent government survey, which would you rather have: Cheap alcohol for degenerates or better health care and social services for widows and orphans? As a bonafide degenerate I would really like to see the beloved LCT (Liquor Control Tax) and “social” markup reduced to allow more wines like Castillo de Almansa at even lower prices. (Gasp!)

Enough about me. What does it taste like? It’s a tempranillo, the grape of Rioja, a tannic wine with nice acidity and flavours of leather and cedar. If you’re looking for aromas of strawberry and fruit you’re looking for garnacha, another popular Spanish grape.

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