QC - April 29, 2015

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READ MY BOOK:

Book raises funds for Rotary’s polio eradication program P. 2

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Celebrating extraordinary women at YWCA Women of Distinction P. 10

SHARP EATS:

First Nation grows produce, healthy people and food security P. 16

BORN TO BE WILD

MEGAN LAWRENCE HELPS GET ANIMALS BACK WHERE THEY BELONG P. 5

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READ MY BOOK #

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

WA L L I S Z B I T N E W

Mr. Apple raises funds for polio eradication Mr. Apple Discovers The Four Way Test is chock full of light-hearted examples relating to the nitty-gritty of everyday living. It’s also full of stories everyone from eight to 108 will enjoy, especially if they choose to build their personal identity on solid core values.

When I joined Rotary in 1997 the four way test became part of my decision-making process, not only at work, but socially and personally as well.

The four way test states: Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all con-

cerned?

I found a way to share the test, Rotary’s best kept secret, in a way that would also raise funds for Polio Plus, one of Rotary’s major projects to eradicate the dreaded disease from the face of the earth.

I enjoy living life to the fullest, so I decided to write an amusing story about Mr. Crab Apple, who was on a journey of self-discovery after he had an accident.

Three friends, Ms. Perky Peach, Mr. Lively Lemon and Mr. Perfect Plum, using wisdom, kindness and compassion, helped Mr. Crab Apple become transformed into Mr. Delicious Apple.

When Damien Labonte, the graphic artist who designed the book cover

Wallis Zbitnew

and illustrations, shared with me how reading this book had changed him from Mr. Crab Apple to Mr. Delicious Apple, I insisted that he share his story in the endorsement on the first page of the book.

It’s a great resource for use in public libraries, senior’s clubs, professional organizations, government offices, businesses, rehabilitation centers and schools.

Rotary Clubs are selling this book for $20 (GST included) to raise funds to finish the job of polio eradication in the last three endemic countries.

With the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation matching our fundraising 2 to 1, proceeds from the sale of this book will go a long way to complete eradication of the polo virus.

Mr. Apple Discovers The Four Way Test by Rotarian Wallis Zbitnew, is available at www. innertruthpublishing.com and from most Rotary Clubs.

Rainbow Heart Workshop with Darren Austin Hall & Megan Marie-Gates May 8 - 7:30-9:30pm

Rainbow Heart: Sacred Music Concert

Join Darren Austin Hall, a renowned sacred musician, sound healer & spiritual teacher and and special guest Megan-Marie Gates for an evening of soulful songs, mystical stories & poetry and music of a sacred dimension on his rainbow heart tour across Canada. Darren will perform diverse and salving instrumentation, such as crystal singing bowls, guitar, tanpura, lyre-harp with his powerful shamanic singing and inspiring lyricism.

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Mantra. Mudra. Movement. Music. with Megan Marie Gates

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by Megan-Marie Gates (with live musical accompaniment by Darren Austin Hall on crystal singing bowls and more) Both mantra (chanting) and mudra (handgestures) are important and powerful aspects of our yoga practice and can open us up to deeper levels of yogic experiences. In this workshop, we will explore the science of both mudra and mantra, how they can benefit our asana practice and will work with these powerful practices together in an experiential way to seat the work in the deepest way possible. Live music will accompany our work together! All levels.

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May 9 - 4-6pm Vibrational Source: An Introductory Sound Healing with Darren Austin

One of the most exciting fields of medicine is the use of sound and music in the healing of illness. Moreover, the field of sound healing offers a profound understanding of our present reality, revolutionized by innovations in quantum physics and supported by a recovery of the wisdom of the ancients afforded in our global age. Ideas of resonance, vibration and the power of harmony open a whole new way of existing that is deeply fulfilling and inspiring. This is now mainstream: recently on Dr. Oz’s popular show, Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, a sound healer and oncologist, illustrated the power of sound to heal, even for those stricken by such harrowing ordeals as cancer. Dr. Gaynor especially utilized the power of quartz crystal singing bowls which are some of the most extraordinary tools in the realm of sound healing.

As the famous medical intuitive, Edgar Cayce, purported decades ago, “Sound is the medicine of the future.” That future is now.

In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the use of sound and music as medicine drawing from wisdom of the ancients and modern innovations. Sound Healer and Mystical Musician, Darren Austin Hall, will share his knowledge from multifarious traditions and guide participants through practical applications using the voice and

chanting. The workshop will conclude with a healing and mystical music performance conducted by Darren using crystal singing bowls along with his unique, shamanic singing.

May 10 4-5:15pm Restoring Radiance —Acupuncture, Reiki & Crystal Singing Bowls with Darren Austin In this profoundly healing workshop, participants will be administered a miniacupuncture treatment by Darren. Megan-Marie will follow offering reiki healing. Participants will then rest to experience the healing sounds of the crystal singing bowls with shamanic singing. An incredibly, multi-layered healing experience!

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Megan Lawrence holds a fledgling great horned owl, one of the animals she and her partner Jason Pinder helped rehabilitate out of their home in Regina. QC PHOTO BY DON HEALY

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

READ MY BOOK — 2 Children’s book raises funds for Rotary’s polio eradication program

EVENTS — 12 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: qc@leaderpost.com

IN THE CITY — 4 A moment in time: Photographer Michael Bell’s shot that defines the week

SHARP EATS — 16 Flying Dust First Nation grows produce and healthy people

ON THE COVER — 5 A look at wildlife rehabilitation in Saskatchewan

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 17 A weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages by artist Stephanie McKay

ON THE SCENE — 10 Celebrating Regina’s extraodinary women at the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 18 WINE WORLD — 19 An Australian Shiraz made for spring BBQ sipping

QC was on the scene at the YWCA Women of Distinction awards dinner at the Conexus Arts Centre.

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A study in cooking

Kalyna Hudym brings two lobster plates to diners at the Maritime-themed Prairie Kitchen Party, a fundraiser for University of Regina student aid, held at the Regina Soundstage. QC PHOTO BY MICHAEL BELL

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I think every time I ended working with one, it becomes my favourite. – Megan Lawrence

WILDLIFE IN THE CITY

A Regina animal rehabber’s first year

Wildlife rehabilitator Megan Lawrence with a Swainson’s hawk. Lawrence opened a wildlife rehabilitation centre in her Regina home last year. QC PHOTO BY DON HEALY

By Natascia Lypny Megan Lawrence stood by the edge of Wascana Lake with two dog crates at her feet. It was late March and mini icebergs still speckled the water’s surface.

She knelt, opened the cages, and out waddled a snow goose and another cackling goose. As soon as they spot-

ted the water, they dashed through the brittle, winter-beaten grass to the lake.

One injured by a broken coracoid bone, the other by a bruised wing, the birds had been unable to migrate south for the winter.

Instead, they became patients of Lawrence’s Salthaven West, the only animal rehabilitation centre in Regina. They spent the winter paddling

around a bathtub and calling out to virtual geese squawking over a recording as they recovered.

“It’s the best feeling, really,” said Lawrence of releasing wildlife.

“That’s where you want them to be.”

The geese were two of 564 animals Lawrence rehabilitated from April to December last year, her first nine months in operation.

“We hear that a lot: Let nature take

its course. But there’s a lot of instances where it’s humans that are ending up causing the problem,” she said.

“We try to save individual animals.

We’re not delusional about it.”

■ ■ ■ ■ Recently, Lawrence’s weekdays have begun at 6 a.m. She would like to spend just a while longer in bed,

but there are hungry squirrels down the hall.

On the first day of spring, she received a delivery of four orphaned baby fox squirrels.

Every morning, she scoops the rodents from their blanket nest, pops a minuscule pipette in their mouths, and slowly delivers a milk formula imported from Arizona.

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We hear that a lot: Let nature take its course. But there’s a lot of instances where it’s humans that are ending up causing the problem. — Lawrence

She then tends to the necessary feedings and cleaning of her other guests: Bats, salamanders, more than 100 garter snakes.

The full title of Lawrence’s operation, “wildlife rehabilitation and education centre,” is a bit of a misnomer: The organization runs out of her northwest Regina home, sharing space with her spouse and two pugs.

A room off the kitchen serves as a rehabilitation area, with cages snuggly fit around its perimeter.

Birds are kept in larger crates in the basement. In warmer months, the backyard turns into a zoo of pens.

By 8 a.m. Lawrence, 35, is at the RCMP Depot, where she works fulltime in recruitment. Over lunch, she comes home, staggering breaks with her spouse to spread out feeding times.

The evening is filled with more feeding and cleaning, and the occasional practice flight for a recuperating owl.

If Lawrence is lucky, she gets to bed by midnight after giving the squirrels one final gulp of milk.

“It can be a 24-hour volunteer job depending on what animals you have in,” she said.

Lawrence doesn’t get paid for this work, nor does she receive government funding.

“I wish I didn’t have to work for money and that I could volunteer my time and do this all the time for free,” she said. “Or I wish that I could be paid to do this.”

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Lawrence tried her hand at wildlife rehabilitation at a young age.

She once found a hatchling sparrow on the ground in her backyard in London, Ont., and “just felt the need to rescue it.”

Not wanting her parents to know about the rescue, she kept the sparrow in a toilet paper-filled box nest in her bedroom and fed it grapes.

The bird lasted three days.

Fast forward a dozen years and Lawrence reads an article about the original Salthaven, located in Mount Brydges just west of London.

She visited a few days later for an interview, was hired as a volunteer

Megan Lawrence of Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre holds a fox squirrel. QC PHOTO BY MICHAEL BELL

on the spot, and began feeding baby squirrels the next week.

“She’s a natural, really. She’s very meticulous about the things that go on with the animals,” said Brian Salt, Salthaven’s founder.

“She’s also got a very eager sense about her, too, as far as learning,” he said, describing how Lawrence stuck around after hours for surgeries and post-mortems.

For the next decade, Lawrence

balanced a job at a law firm with Salthaven volunteering, visiting the centre three or four times per week.

She rose in the ranks, becoming a volunteer trainer in her second year, then an office administrator, a volunteer co-ordinator, and a board member.

She worked with everything from baby mice to a bald eagle — a patient that stands out for its resilience. The massive bird of prey was brought in

so sick it couldn’t stand. It had to be tube fed for weeks. Yet, a year later, it was released.

For Salt, birds of prey stand out in his memory for a different reason. He remembers how much Lawrence loved working with them, and how she could acquire their trust.

“There’s one thing to work with birds of prey,” he said, “and it’s quite another thing to be able to work with them effectively.”

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When Lawrence announced her departure from Salthaven, Salt’s heart was in his throat.

“She had become a very integral part of what goes on here,” he said.

Lawrence moved to Regina in April 2014 following her partner’s transfer. (He works with the RCMP, too.)

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We didn’t realize how many there were at first, so I just thought, ‘OK, that’s fine. We can help them.’

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Megan Lawrence helped rescue and rehabilitate more than 300 Plains garter snakes last year.

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But Lawrence had no plans to abandon Salthaven. She stayed on as a board member and, she said, “started making contacts as soon as I found out we were moving.”

Within two weeks of arriving in Regina, Lawrence received provincial and federal permits to operate a rehabilitation centre.

The day after conservation officers visited her home for an inspection, they returned with a two-week-old, orphaned porcupine and said, “‘Are you ready?’ Here’s your first patient,’” Lawrence recalled.

She had never rehabilitated a porcupine before.

No matter: Lawrence called fellow rehabilitators across the province for advice and consulted a book called “Wild Mammal Babies: The First 48 Hours and Beyond.”

Two decades after her first ill-fated rescue, Lawrence had much more success. The porcupine stayed in her care until September, at which time it had learned how to fend for itself

by searching for hidden food and practising climbing in a pen in the backyard.

The quilled cutie became Lawrence’s first social media darling; she uses Facebook and Twitter to share patients’ progress, educate people on wildlife, and raise awareness about the organization.

Soon, though, Lawrence would make a media splash for another reason.

■ ■ ■ ■ In October, the phone rang: A couple’s home northwest of Regina had been overrun by garter snakes. The serpents had snuck through cracks in the stone foundation formed by summer flooding and had decided to hibernate in the basement.

“We didn’t realize how many there were at first, so I just thought, ‘OK, that’s fine. We can help them,’” Lawrence recalled.

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Nobody makes us do this, nobody pays us to do this. So we sort of do it out of the goodness of our hearts, and because it’s our passion we end up putting in a lot of our own money. It’s almost like a hobby. — Lawrence

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A smapling of the animals at Megan Lawerence’s rehabilitation centre: 1. A fox squirrel hatchling 2. A tiger salamander 3. A fledgling great horned owl 4. A white tailed jack rabbit 5. Youngs crows 6. A merlin falcon hatchling 7. A young raccoon 8. A young robin 9. A big brown bat. QC PHOTOS BY DON HEALY

She descended into the basement with pillow cases in hand. She scooped them off the floor, from wall cracks, storage totes and boxes. By day’s end, she had 104 snakes on her hands.

Then came another call. And another.

After Lawrence visited the home for the last time, she had collected nearly one snake for every day in the year. The zoo-sized rescue made headlines.

Lawrence managed to release about one-third of the snakes at Condie Nature Refuge before winter hit. She provided another 100 to Saskatchewan Polytechnic students in Prince Albert eager for a project, and some to volunteers in Regina.

The rest stayed with her, increasing her patient tally by about 100. They’ll

be released in May. Thankfully, Lawrence has a “partial like to most things people don’t like, like bats and snakes — the sort of misunderstood animals.”

Scales, feathers, fur: Lawrence doesn’t discriminate in her love of animals.

“I think every time I ended working with one, it becomes my favourite,” she said.

Laura Messett has trouble picking a top contender, too.

As Lawrence’s only true volunteer, she pitches in wherever she can, feeding, cleaning and getting the birds of prey ready for practice flights.

“You can’t do that on your own.

Not with those talons,” she said.

An employee of the Animal Clinic

of Regina (where many rescued wild animals go to receive medical help), Messett talks about animals like a proud aunt talks about her new baby niece, cooing and ah-ing with a fascination for everything wildlife — yes, even those snakes.

“Some of them were so tiny. I’ve never seen a garter snake so small, like they were so cute — if you’re into snakes,” she said.

Messett has an equal amazement for Lawrence’s devotion to rehabilitation, calling her “up and beyond” a volunteer.

Before Lawrence’s arrival, animals that came through the clinic had to be transported to rehabilitators in Moose Jaw or Saskatoon.

“So, her being in Regina has been huge,” said Messett.

■ ■ ■ ■ Earlier this month, Messett had the honours of releasing a great horned owl at Condie Nature Refuge. One fling of her arms and the patient was off. The bird flew off to a nearby tree, where its mottled brown feathers blended into the leaf-barren branches as if it had never left the wild.

In her first year here, Lawrence boasted a 67 per cent release rate for animals; many rehabilitation centres sit at about 55-60 per cent, she said.

She has also become financially self-sufficient of Salthaven in Ontario, something Salt thought would only happen after two years.

“Nobody makes us do this, nobody

pays us to do this,” said Lawrence.

“So we sort of do it out of the goodness of our hearts, and because it’s our passion we end up putting in a lot of our own money. It’s almost like a hobby.”

She doesn’t take in any animals she can’t handle. Lawrence envisions one day owning an acreage near the city, and hopefully having more volunteers. She can always use donations.

For now, though, she must prepare for spring, the season when she can finally let her patients get back to the wild just before an influx of nature comes squawking, screeching, and hissing back at her. nlypny@leaderpost.com twitter.com/wordpuddle

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There’s one thing to work with birds of prey and it’s quite another thing to be able to work with them effectively.

— Brian Salt

Wildlife rehabilitation in Saskatchewan

Megan Lawrence feeds formula to a fox squirrel.

You might have a wildlife rehabilitator as a neighbour and not even know it.

Saskatchewan has about 20 provincially licensed rehabilitators from Moose Mountain to Meadow Lake. Most, like Megan Lawrence in Regina, operate out of their homes or on acreages.

“We desperately need more rehabilitators in the province. It’s a huge province with a pretty large wildlife base,” said Jan Shadick, who runs Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation in Saskatoon.

Most rehabilitators are linked through the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan, which operates a volunteer hotline manned 12 hours per day and shuttle service to transport animals from where they’re found to a rehabilitator.

“We like to sometimes equate it with kind of

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a 911 call for wildlife,” Shadick said. Calls to the hotline increased to 1,900 in 2014 from 177 in 2006.

The society also works with about 20 veterinarians across Saskatchewan who offer free or cheap medical services for wild animals.

Most rehabilitators have full-time or part-time jobs on top of their animal work and run their operations with their own money, bolstered by donations.

“It is an incredibly huge commitment of time and energy and money and all sorts of other things. Your heart is very fully in this,” said Shadick.

So why do it?

“Joy,” Shadick said. “That’s the shortest (reason) I can come up with.”

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Y W C A W O M E N O F D I S T I N C T I O N AWA R D S D I N N E R

Extraordinary women in the community were celebrated April 23 at the Conexus Arts Centre at the 34th annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards Dinner. The event raised more than $208,000 for YWCA programs and services.

There were 46 women — 36 individuals and two groups (a group of six and a group of four)— nominated in 11 categories. There are no nominees in the 12th category, for the lifetime achievement award. The recipient, Jo-Ann Episkenew, was announced prior to the awards dinner.

The 2015 Women of Distinction recipients included: ■ Traci Foster for her contributions to the arts ■ Doreen Lloyd for community leadership and enhancement ■ Stacey Ermel for contributions to rural community ■ Lucia Garcia for cultural heritage ■ Dr. Fatima Pirbhai-Illich for education and mentorship.

■ Sheila Pelletier for entrepreneurship and innovation.

■ Anne Chase for wellness, recreation and healthy living ■ Alanna Koch for leadership and management ■ Audrey Simon in the Young Women of Promise category ■ Dr. Bonnie Richardson for science, technology and environment.

■ Next Chapter Book Club Facilitators in the Circle of Friends category Proceeds from the awards dinner support everything from providing shelter for abused women and children to life coaching programs.

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What you need to know to plan your week.

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by Erroll Kinistino.

4-8 p.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St.

MUSIC

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One Vision — The Music of Queen Regina Symphony Orchestra Shumiatcher Pops 8 p.m. Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr.

Wednesday Night Folk: Bears in Hazenmore Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney Open Jam 6-10 p.m. Eastview Community Centre, 615 6th Ave.

Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St.

The Alley Dawgs Leopold’s Tavern, 2330 Albert St.

Mat the Alien 9 p.m. Freehouse, 2062 Albert St.

Northern Elms, Black Drapes, Johnny 2 Fingers, Ten Minute Detour McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

JJ Voss The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. Sun d ay, May 3

Rodney Decroo Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

Spring concert Prairie Winds Community Bands. 2 p.m. Lakeview Church, 3200 McCallum Ave.

Thursd ay, A p r il 3 0 Trifecta concert series Voodoo, Pimpton, James Worthy, Markout Music, Noel Castillo, B-Boy Cypher Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

Heart Strings Regina Mandolin Orchestra with guest artists Brian Templeton Trio.

3 p.m., Shumiatcher Theatre, MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

Live music Fat Badger, 1852 Scarth St.

Open jam Every Sunday 3-8 p.m.

Mojo Club, 639 Victoria Ave. Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St.

Piano Bar Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Kinder Scout, Beautiful Thieves, Diffusing Grey, Leather Cobra McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

Generator, Shit Liver, Johnny 2 Fingers and the Deformities The Club at the Exchange 2431 Eighth Ave.

JJ Voss The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St. Friday, M ay 1 Weekly Drum Circle Instruments provided 7:30-9 p.m., The Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr. Call Mike, 306-5503911.

Singing is Life Living Skies Chorus 7:30 p.m. Westminster Church, 3025 13th Ave. Restless Heart Casino Regina Show Lounge

Singer-songwriter Rodney DeCroo is playing the Artful Dodger on Wednesday.

1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Mother Night The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Alley 14 McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. JJ Voss The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St. Orphan Mothers, Strange Fires, Ghost Twin O’Hanlons, 1947 Scarth St.

The Mailbox, The Black Box, and Me Art show and jam The Club at the Exchange 2431 Eighth Ave. Sa turday, May 2 Open Acoustic Jam 3:30-8 p.m. Broadway’s Lounge, 1307 Broadway Ave.

Mon d ay, May 4 Monday Night Jazz & Blues Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St. Hopeless Youth, Moledebater, Stepping Stone, Grim Vision, Jesus Horse The Club at the Exchange 2431 Eighth Ave.

Linnea Good concert 7:30 p.m. Westminster United Church, 3025 13th Ave.

Tu esd ay, May 5

Live music jam All types of music welcome. Hosted

Karaoke McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

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Joe Fafard: Mes Amis With a determination to pay homage to fellow artists, Fafard has taken on the challenge of 16 bronze portraits.

Until April 29. Slate Fine Art Gallery, 2078 Halifax St. Summer Reflections in Contemporary Canadian Fine Art The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts.

April 30-July 31. Regina Centre Crossing, 1621 Albert St. Open Session Life Drawing No formal instruction and all skill levels are encouraged. The model will be nude with the exception of a few special costumed sessions. Please bring your own drawing materials. $12 per drop-in session.

Thursday, 7-10 p.m.

Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St. David Thauberger: Paintings and Prints Thauberger creates canvasses that capture snapshots of homes, smalltown business, prairie landscapes and deep mountain lakes in vibrant colours and clean, careful lines.

Opening reception: May 2, 4-7 p.m.

Artist will be in attendance.

May 2-June 6. Slate Fine Art Gallery, 2078 Halifax St. David Thauberger: Road Trips and Other Diversions This exhibition presents a dynamic installation examining key themes and working processes, developed throughout Thauberger’s more than 40 years as a maker and thinker.

Opening celebration: May 1, 7:30 p.m.

Panel discussion: May 2, 2 p.m.

Exhibition runs May 2-Aug. 23.

MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. David Garneau: Idle No More and other Quilt Paintings Until May 16. Mata Gallery, 106— 2300 Broad St. Bigoudi, Mike Keepness and Laureen Marchand Until May 16. Assiniboia Gallery, 2266 Smith St.

EVENTS Anecdoted Topography of Place This exhibition by Amber Phelps Bondaroff is a poetic combination of personal experience, reflection and reiteration of places, spaces, people and things from recent surrounding environments. It influenced by the 1962 novel An Anecdoted Topography of Chance by Fluxus artist Daniel Spoerri.

Until June 5. Hague Gallery, Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St.

when the North American economy expanded, manufacturing spread, and many cities were characterized by levels of civic engagement rarely seen today.

Until July 5.

Dunlop Art Gallery — Central Branch, 2311-12th Ave. --Neutral Ground #203-1856 Scarth St. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

Seth: Dominion The elaborate, ever-expanding, work-in-progress of the renowned Canadian cartoonist Seth. Dominion embodies the confidence of many communities post-Depression and Second World War era,

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

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U of R Riddell Centre Shu-Box Theatre

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Writers’ Guild Apprentice Reading Featuring Carla Braidek, Lisa Bird-Wilson, Karen Nye and Matthew Stone.

April 29, 7:30 p.m.

Wascana Place Centre, 2900 Wascana Dr.

216-2511.

Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. Early Learning Family Centre, Scott Collegiate, 3350 7th Ave. Michaels Kids Club Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon 2088 Prince of Wales Dr. Family Favourites films Enjoy a favourite film for just $2.50.

Saturday, 11 a.m. Galaxy Cinemas, 420 McCarthy Blvd. N.

Mayday cabaret New Dance Horizons May 1 The Artesian, 2627 13th Ave. The Living Skies Chorus: Singing Is Life May 1, 7:30 p.m.

Westminster United Church, 3025 13th Ave. Word Up Spoken word poetry open-mic night featuring Mona Mousa.

May 1, 7:30 p.m. Creative City Centre, 1843 Hamilton St. Spring One-Act Cabaret Regina Little Theatre May 1-2, 7:30 p.m.

Regina Performing Arts Centre, 1077 Angus St. Authors for Indies Day — Author readings May 2 11 a.m. — Karyn Good Noon — Bev Lundahl, Bruce Rice, Byrna Barclay 1 p.m. — Alison Lohans, Annette Bower, Brenda Niskala, Linda Biasotto, James Daschuk 2 p.m. — Annette Bower, Bruce Rice, Karyn Good, Byrna Barclay 3 p.m. — Alison Lohans, Brenda Niskala, Linda Biasotto, James Daschuk 4 p.m. — Annette Bower, Bruce Rice Sask Books and Collectibles, 919C Albert St. Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me Theatre Saskatchewan presents this play as a fundraiser for Amnesty International Sask.

May 2, 7:30 p.m.

May 3, 1:30 p.m.

Saskatchewan Express, 2272 Pasqua St. Living Poets Society Spoken word open mic night Every Tuesday, 9 p.m.

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Salsa dancing April 29, 8-11 p.m.

Cathedral Village Freehouse, 2062 Albert St. Rebel Night Dance Club practice dance May 1, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Northeast Community Centre, 160 Broad St. N. Friday Night Dancing Hosted by Adult Social Dance Group. $5 per couple includes tea and coffee.

Every Friday, 8-10 p.m.

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St Mary’s Anglican Church, 3337 15th Ave. New Dance Horizons Barefoot Party fundraiser Raffle, silent auction, foot massage, reflexology, dancing.

May 2, 7-11 p.m.

The Artesian, 2627 13th Ave. 50-Plus Dance Music by Al & Co. $9.

May 3, 2-5 p.m.

Austrian Club, 320 Maxwell St.

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Brandt Centre, Evraz Place

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Stars and Strollers Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall, 3025 Gordon Rd.

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

Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.

Sweet Ambrosia Bakeshoppe, 230 Winnipeg St. N. Drop-in crafts and gym Free event for youth aged 5-18. Thursday, 4-6 p.m.

Eastview Community Centre, 615 6th Ave. Drop In Indoor Playground Friday, 9-11:45 a.m.

South Leisure Centre, 170 Sunset Dr. Build and Grow Clinics Build a special feature project.

For children age 5 and up.

Saturday, 10 a.m.

Lowes, 4555 Gordon Rd. Mom and Tot Bored Meetings Hosted by Kate Murray, 306-

RCMP Heritage Centre 5907 Dewdney Ave. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Regina Firefighters Museum 1205 Ross Ave. Tours by appointment (306777-7714).

Regina Floral Conservatory 1450B 4th Ave. Open daily, 1-4:30 p.m.

Family activities Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.

Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2445 Albert St. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

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

MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

Saskatchewan Military Museum 1600 Elphinstone St. Open Monday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m., or by appointment (306-347-9349).

Parent and Preschooler Jungle Gym Monday, 9:30-11 a.m.

Al Ritchie Family Wellness Centre, 445 14th Ave. The Monster Spectacular is at the Brandt Centre Saturday.

Sunday and Monday.

Science Time for Tots Interactive workshop aimed at early learners.

Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m.

Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Drop-in crafts and gym Free event for youth aged 5-18. Tuesday, 4-6 p.m.

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Alex Youck School Museum 1600 Fourth Ave. Tours by appointment only (306-523-3000).

Government House Museum & Heritage Property 4607 Dewdney Ave. Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Civic Museum of Regina 1375 Broad St. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday noon-4 p.m. Closed

Saskatchewan Science Centre 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday and holidays, noon-6 p.m.

Closed Mondays.

Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame 2205 Victoria Ave. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed weekends.

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RCMP Sergeant Major’s Parade Weekdays, 12:45 p.m.

RCMP Depot Division, 5600 11th Ave. Timeraiser Volunteer fair/art auction.

April 30, 6 p.m.

Sound Stage, 1831 College Ave. Garage Sale April 30, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

May 1, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

May 2, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Peace Church, 425 Broad St. N.

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Growing Lilies Regina Horticulture Society educational meeting. Gladys Ning from the South Sask. Lily Society will speak about the beauty and care of lilies. $5.

April 30, 7 p.m.

United Way, 1440 Scarth St.

Two estranged brothers return to the family cottage after the death of their father. Over the course of three days they must learn to let go of the man they thought they knew, and accept responsibility for the men they have become.

Garage Sale May 1, noon-7 p.m.

May 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Heritage United Church, 1050 N. Arnason St.

Regina Public Library Theatre 2311 12th Ave.; 306-777-6104 --D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944 Documentary On June 6, 1944, the largest Allied operation of the Second World War began in Normandy, France. This film provides a new, penetrating look at this moment in history, blending multiple cinematic techniques including animation, CGI, and live-action images.

National Garage Sale for Shelter Fundraiser supporting Isabel Johnson Shelter & the SOFIA House.

May 1, noon-8 p.m.

May 2, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Communiskate Rink, Emerald Park, 201 Great Plains Rd.

Take your pick of tea parties this weekend — Saturday at the Legion or Sunday at the Floral Conservatory.

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Annual Strawberry Sale $22 for a flat (8 lbs.) or $11 for a half flat (4 lbs.). Strawberries from California. Advance ticket purchase is recommended; 306-352-1526.

May 2, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Broadway United Church, 105 Broadway Ave. Regina Farmers’ Market Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

City Square Plaza, 12th Avenue and Scarth Street Craft and bake sale May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

St. Francis Community School, 45 Mikkelson Dr. Digital storytelling workshop Participants will create their own short digital story — writing non-fiction, recording their script and collecting photographs to illustrate their story.

Hosted by Evie Ruddy. Register at storiesthatmoveyou.ca.

May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre, 2900 13th Ave. Authors for Indies Day Meet local authors all day long at this book store.

May 2, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sask Books and Collectibles, 919C Albert St. Annual Wood Show and Sale Hosted by Regina Whittlers and Woodcarvers Club and South Saskatchewan Woodturners Guild. Many lovely pieces of art, all created by hand from various kinds of wood, will be on display.

May 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tartan Curling Club, 1464 Broadway Ave. Jane’s Walk May 2-3. Around Regina. Visit janeswalk.org/canada/regina for more information.

Annual Spring Blossom Tea Ladies’ Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion bazaar and bake sale. $5. May 2, 1-3 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion, 1820 Cornwall St. Celebrate Mothers Tea Hosted by the Regina Garden Associates. Musical accompaniment by vocalist Brandy Moore. Tickets are $8 and must be purchased in advance at the Conservatory.

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May 3, sittings at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.

Regina Floral Conservatory, 1450B Fourth Ave. Holocaust Remembrance Program Survival and Remembrance: The Shtibel’s Story May 3, 2 p.m. Beth Jacob Synagogue, 4715 McTavish St. Smarty Pints Pub Trivia Every Sunday, 2 p.m.

The Lancaster, 4529 Gordon Rd. Bocuse d’Or dinner Seven-course dinner featuring chef James Olberg. Tickets ($200) available at ccfccregina.ca.

May 3, 4:30 p.m.

Crave, 1925 Victoria Ave. 12th Annual Love Your Neighbour Banquet Fundraiser for Souls Harbour Rescue Mission. Dinner and entertainment by the Regina Symphony Chamber Players. $40.

May 4, 6-9 p.m. Delta, 1919 Saskatchewan Dr.

ChewsDay Challenge Drop-in gathering of board game enthusiasts.

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May 4, 7 p.m.

RPL Theatre, 2311 12th Ave. --Monsoon Documentary Filmed over the course of India’s 2013 Monsoon season.

Chasing the wondrous and feared monsoon on its annual journey from southern state of Keralato India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya, the filmmakers meet a group of people whose lives are entwined with the phenomenon that some call ‘the soul of India’. In English/Hindi/Assamese/Malayalam/Marathi with English subtitles.

We Were Wolves Comedy/Drama

Journey to the South Pacific Documentary Narrated by Cate Blanchett, this is a breathtaking adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea.

Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he takes us on a journey of discovery to this magical place where we encounter whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and other iconic creatures of the sea.

Jerusalem Documentary An inspiring and eye-opening tour of one of the world’s oldest and most enigmatic cities. Destroyed and rebuilt countless times over 5,000 years, Jerusalem’s enduring appeal remains a mystery. The film follows three young Jerusalemites and their families — Jewish, Christian and Muslim — as archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness explores some of the most extraordinary historical sites in the region. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.

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Far From the Madding Crowd Drama Independent, beautiful and headstrong country heiress Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) has three suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous bachelor. Bathsheba considers herself intellectually superior to all three, but when she drops her haughty attitude, she’s able to be open to a man’s love. Based on the novel by Thomas Hardy.

She’s Funny That Way Comedy A married Broadway director falls for a prostitute-turnedactress and works to help her advance her career. Starring Jennifer Aniston, Quentin Tarantino, Will Forte, Owen Wilson and Imogen Poots.

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First Nation grows produce and people

By Jenn Sharp Growing a garden has turned into a positive social enterprise for a First Nations community in northern Saskatchewan.

The Flying Dust First Nation at Meadow Lake started a two-acre community garden on the reserve, beside the Meadow Lake River, in 2009. In 2010 they expanded the garden and began selling at the local farmers’ market and the Co-op. Now the Flying Dust Market Garden is up to 35 acres for the 2015 growing season and employs 16 seasonal workers. More are hired during seeding and harvest.

Leonard Sawatsky, who has been involved since the beginning, says the garden was started to improve food sovereignty and food security on the reserve.

“Northern communities have difficulty getting access to fresh food and when they do, it is sometimes (up to) six times more expensive than what you pay in Saskatoon or Regina.”

Sawatsky taught a Green Certificate course (offered by Saskatchewan’s Department of Agriculture) on the reserve to people working in the garden. He had to change several aspects of the course, however.

He adapted it to crop production for vegetables (instead of grains) and changed the pesticide and herbicide component.

“We don’t do pesticides or herbicides. We only get seed that is organic and GMO-free.”

He says growing organic produce is a natural on the First Nation, since aboriginal philosophy emphasizes a connection to the land.

“Indigenous traditions have always emphasized the relationship with the land. If you’re going to have a relationship with the land, you’re not going to be putting poisonous materials into it either.”

They have a storage building on site for root vegetables — their largest crop is potatoes (up to 25 acres

are devoted to the crop).

They need the extra acres this year as they’ve started a community supported agriculture (CSA) program, selling certified organic vegetable shares to individuals and corporate shares to the nine member bands in the Meadow Lake Tribal Council.

An individual share costs $75 per month and will feed two people for 10 to 14 days. Shares are delivered bi-weekly to a central depot. To have the corporate agreement, a minimum of 50 shares must be purchased. The band then distributes the produce to its members.

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“We’re already in a situation where we think we may have to order more seed,” says Sawatsky of the CSA’s popularity in the community.

Along with supplying grocery stores and selling at the farmers’ market in Meadow Lake, Flying Dust also supplies the CHEP Good Food Box program in Saskatoon, along with Dad’s Organic Market and Sangster’s. An agreement with a major grocery chain is in the works.

The garden won the Aboriginal Business of the Year Award for 2015 from the Meadow Lake Business Excellence Awards. Sawatsky says he’s witnessed a lot of positive change in people at Flying Dust since 2009.

“They used to be social assistance recipients and now they at least have seasonal work. If this year is successful, we will probably become a year-round operation.”

It’s a social enterprise first and business second. Self-reliance plays

a big role in the garden’s continuation on the reserve.

“We’re interested in making a profit so there’s money for next year and so that we don’t have to rely on government grants anymore. We hope that within the next year or two there will be complete self-sufficiency,” he says.

Sawatsky is confident that feeding everyone in the community fresh organic and non-GMO produce has had a positive impact on health, too.

While it’s too early to tell the full effect, he says it will come.

“It took 150 years to change the diets of First Nations people to diets that are not good for their health.

We can’t expect that in five or six years we’re going to be changing that whole history of colonialism either.

“Our motto here is: growing produce, growing people.” jksharp@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/JennKSharp

Workers in the garden at the Flying Dust First Nation near Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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By James Romanow Once upon a time, a long time ago, Canada went crazy for Australian Shiraz. People couldn’t get enough of the stuff. Half the shelf space in the SLGA was dedicated to it with ever stranger names and more synthetic tastes.

It couldn’t last and, of course, it didn’t. Today, the Australian section is a shadow of its former self. What’s more, it’s likely to shrink further. Altogether too many members of the Australian wine industry are still clinging to “we make the best wine in the world” instead of paying attention to the opposition.

In fact, they can and do make some very good wines in Australia — even Shiraz. They have had to tone down the syrupy gunk they sold circa 2000. The wines are slowly becoming leaner and may someday even become elegant. (Every single wine representative I’ve met from Australia for the last two years drops that adjective as frequently as humanly possible. One of them finally learned to add for my benefit “elegant … for Australian Shiraz.”)

McGuigan is a producer that covers most of the price points here, and to be fair to them, does produce some wines that are solid value.

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