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Leaving Mr. Humphries a boyhood story 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.

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.

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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. QC 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

GARDENING — 22 The story of the development of Itoh peonies is one of persistence and tenacity on the part of their first breeder, Toichi Itoh SPACES — 24 Rosemarie Gallays has transformed her backyard into a colourful garden full of variety

IN THE CITY — 10 A moment in time: Photographer Michael Bell’s shot that defines the week

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 25 Each week Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please children of all ages

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ON THE SCENE — 26 Dog River Howlers’ rugby club fundraiser for Hope’s Home

RECIPE — 12 EVENTS — 18

WINE — 27 The best budget red wine you will find

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

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The pursuit of justice and reconciliation 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

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. QC Photo by

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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. Continued on Page 6

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He was a treaty warrior. We have to find treaty warriors in every generation. — Lafond, on Gordon Oakes

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. 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. QC File Photo by Richard Marjan

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Treaty commissioner George Lafond wants to highlight health care as an unfulfilled treaty right, among other initiatives. QC 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. Continued on Page 9

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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. QC 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. QC 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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Twist on a classic summer refreshment By Alison Ladman We’re going to come at this one a little backward, and you’re going to love us for it. Straight up fresh lemonade is, of course, delicious. It’s the classic summer refreshment. And we’re going to walk you through making a truly wonderful basic lemonade, as well as some terrific infused lemonades that doctor up that basic batch with some fantastic complementary flavours. But first, let’s move way beyond basic. Because as good as a straight up lemonade is, we can’t help but think it gets even better when you add a little splash of something adults-only. Now we’re talking fun in the sun. The important thing to consider when adding alcohol to lemonade is that you are playing with a highly acidic ingredient. This means you’ll want to select liquors that play nicely with that. They should either be relatively neutral to let the lemon juice shine, or they should be complementary. Tequila and mescal, for example, love citrus. And don’t limit yourself to the hard stuff. Rose and sweet white wines, such as Riesling, also are nice. So are hard cider and India pale ale. Whatever you end up using, plan for 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 mL) of liquor per serving of lemonade. For the infused lemonades below we suggest the following pairings — for herbal, vodka; for cucumber, gin; for mixed melon, light rum; for mango-chili, tequila; and for mixed berry, vodka. And by the way, while bottled lemon juice is fine for most cooking, do yourself a flavour favour and invest the few minutes it will take to squeeze lemons for these recipes. Freshly squeezed juice shines and makes a real difference in drinks such as these.

Easy Infused Lemonades

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Infused lemonades, from left, cucumber, mixed berry, herb, mango chili and mixed melon.

Servings: 8 The classic sweet-and-sharp flavour of fresh lemonade is easily complemented by a host of other ingredients. To prepare these infused lemonades, simply pick a flavour combination below, then combine it with the base recipe at the bottom. For best flavour, be sure to let the mixture chill for at least 2 hours. And to keep it from getting watery, don’t ice it in the pitcher. For herbal: >1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon verbena leaves >1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon thyme >2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh mint leaves For cucumber:

>1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded >2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh mint

For mixed melon: >1 cup (250 mL) cut watermelon >1 cup (250 mL) cut honeydew or cantaloupe melon, or a mix For mango-chili: >1 cup (250 mL) fresh mango chunks >1 to 2 serrano chilies (remove seeds for less heat) For mixed berry: >2 cups (500 mL) fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a combination) Base lemonade:

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>1 cup (250 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 to 6 lemons) >1/2 cup (125 mL) honey >Pinch of salt >Cold water

Choose the flavour you’d like to infuse your lemonade with. Combine those ingredients in a blender, then add the base lemonade ingredients, the lemon juice, sugar or honey, and salt. Blend until very smooth. Transfer to a 1/2-gallon (8-cup) pitcher, pouring it through a fine mesh strainer. Add enough water to bring the volume to the top of the pitcher. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir well and serve over ice. The Associated Press

Cucumber infused lemonade gets a refreshing kick from fresh mint.

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PRESERVING A PIECE OF INDIAN HEAD’S HISTORY BY TONY PLAYTER FOR L-P SPECIAL PROJECTS Incorporated as a town in 1902, Indian Head is known as an attractive and progressive town that continues to build on its rich, vibrant past. The community recently preserved a piece of its history when it purchased The Grand Theatre. Enthusiastic local residents formed a non-profit group in 2013 and purchased the iconic Grand Theatre in February 2014. According to Dr. Bruce Neill, chair of the board of The Grand Theatre 1904, the historic building enriches Indian Head in a variety of ways. In fact, the theatre is considered by many to be a notable legacy that was left to the current residents by those who first built the town. “The Grand Theatre was, at one time, the only opera house between Winnipeg and Vancouver,” said Neill. “It was built by Arthur James Osment, and ever since has been a major part of our town’s culture and heritage. Our forefathers had an amazing vision for the opera house, and now we

Indian Head’s Grand Theatre.

have the privilege of keeping their dream and memories alive through the Grand Theatre.” Neill felt it was a very proud moment when the community stepped forward and helped raise enough money to secure a mortgage and preserve a key piece of the artistic history of Indian Head. The committee also attained the funds to purchase a new digi-

tal projection unit that is compatible with the advanced technology of today’s movie industry. The group is now working hard to raise the funds to do necessary repairs to the roof and other parts of the building. The property is now designated a municipal heritage building and the community, with the help of the non-profit board and volunteers, is controlling the destiny

of this key part of their history. “The Grand Theatre is almost totally volunteer-driven with a couple of part-time employees,” said Neill. “Indian Head residents, business leaders and the volunteer board of the theatre believe it is important to support our local community initiatives,” said Neill. “You can’t put a price on history.” “The Grand Theatre is a living memory, as it still has many original signatures that were left on the walls by various stage performers who travelled through Indian Head,” he said. “In the 1930s, the theatre was converted to a movie house, but the tradition of live performers signing the back stage wall continues to this day.” The theatre still has the back stage and the original fly tower that was used to change scenery during the live shows. Not only is the Grand Theatre a historical venue, but it also provides an opportunity to continue to build a vibrant arts presence in the community. The overall goal is to continue to provide the community with

the latest movies and to add more live community theatre shows. “Our new direction will nurture budding artists and will give them the support they needed to learn, grow and develop their talents,” said Neill. “Local theatre contributes to the learning and sharing of valuable skills within the community.” With live performances about once a month, Indian Head has a unique opportunity to return the theatre to its historic roots. The Grand Theatre also brings the entire community together socially as it provides entertainment and a sense of pride for residents of all ages. If you are looking for an opportunity to take a step back in history, visit the Grand Theatre, located at 631 Grand Ave. in Indian Head. For more information on live performances or to see what’s on the big screen, phone 1-306-695-2402 or, toll free, 1-877695-2402, or visit the theatre online at www.grandtheatre1904.com.

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fascinating stories of indian head By Ron Janson FoR L-P sPeciaL PRoJects Those who embark on the Indian Head walking tour may be enchanted by the architecture and grandiose turn-of-the-century late Victorian buildings. However, it is the historical stories of the society families that may really pique one’s interest. Consider the case of the stately English gentleman who built a two-storey brick house for his fiancé in 1904, only to have her declare the house “monstrous” and depart on the next boat back to England. Throw in some supposedly haunted houses, one of the first opera houses on the prairies, a bank manager’s residence built by the same people who built the Hotel Saskatchewan, and a round, stone barn — all captured in a comprehensive walking guide produced by the town — and you have a tour that entertains the mind as much as the eye. Linda Kort, chair of the Heritage Tour Committee, may live in the most historic building of them all — possibly Saskatchewan’s first official hospital — amazingly built in 1895 by a 25-year-old female, Maud Crawford, who relocated from Ottawa after her mother died. “She was such a young woman. She came to live with her uncle, so, when we heard it was Crawford Maternity Hospital, we assumed it was named after him,” said Kort. “But we realized after read-

ing the deed that it was in her name.” Unfortunately, the hospital closed because people were not ready for it. Kort recalls that people had to pay for doctor fees and medical room fees. Also, if they were sick at home, the doctor would make house calls anyway. The walking tour was created in 2011 when a group of residents, brought together by a love of heritage, identified 44 historic homes representing the elite of Indian Head turn-of-the-century society. Then, with the help of the current owners and some land title research from Information Services Corporation, they wrote short vignettes on each property. The historic Indian Head walking tour booklet is available for $2.50 from the Indian Head museum, the town office and many local retailers. The walk takes about an hour to complete. Citing local architect A.M. Fraser, who worked on many of the homes on the tour, Kort quickly realized that “every house was designed to be unique.” “These people who were living back then and who were designing and building houses… they must have been so busy all the time. I think they were active — with their minds and their bodies — doing things, burning the candle at both ends, to be able to get so much done in their lifetimes,” said Kort. And their legacy is on proud display for anyone to visit in Indian Head.

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items, still exists at the museum to familiarize us with one of the area’s earliest examples of a corporate farm. Employing the most modern equipment and farming technology available at the time, the Bell farm drew visitors from several countries. The CPR even incorporated a stop at Indian Head so that passengers could view the operation. “In the cottage, there is a huge spinning wheel and a little organ. The kitchen has an ice box, cooking range and a kitchen table. It’s a got a bedroom with an old quilt and buffalo coats hanging in the closet, and an original washing machine and mangle iron.”

Of course, that’s just a few of the many treasures to be found inside the museum, which has an estimated 5,000 pioneer-era artifacts. The museum contains exhibits on two floors of the former main fire hall building, in the back room (formerly a horse stable), the museum yard, the military building, the country garage and the carpenter and blacksmith shops. According to Kort, Jubilee School, a one-room schoolhouse that was operational between the 1920s and 1950s, is perhaps the most favourite exhibit of museum goers. “The children especially love it.

There’s a big bell tower; they pull on the rope and it rings. And there’s the original desks, and the chalkboard is there with instructions for the Grade 1s and 2s up to the Grade 8s,” said Kort. Two things the children may not want to see are the strap and the hand bell, which signalled the end of recess! The museum society was formed in 1977, around the time that the town of Indian Head commissioned a new fire hall and agreed to turn over the old fire hall and related outbuildings for use by the society. The museum was officially opened in 1980, and has been meticulously

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cared for ever since. On June 9, that care for the ﬁre hall building led to Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Scoﬁeld presenting the community with the Heritage Architecture Excellence Award from the Saskatchewan Architectural Heritage Society. It was awarded in the Long Term Stewardship category. “We had applied for a provincial grant with the Main Street revitalization program and we got

some funding,” said Kort. That money was used to have the brick repointed, adding to the town’s contribution to have the foundation re-mortared. Farmers visiting the museum will also get a retrospective of the celebrated Government of Canada’s Indian Head tree nursery, which for 113 years provided farmers with trees for shelterbelts and to prevent soil erosion. The museum society recovered historical material, including old glass

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slides, and has erected a timeline with the highlights of each decade to go alongside an oral history of the nursery. The government ended the nursery’s operation in 2014. Two of Kort’s other personal favourites are Métis leader Gabrielle Dumont’s chair and a series of letters sent by a settler back in 1882 to his wife in Quebec. Chances are you’ll ﬁnd something that stirs your imagination at the Indian Head Museum.

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BY MICHELE TYNDALL FOR L-P SPECIAL PROJECTS The Indian Head Spray Park is the perfect place to beat the heat. Construction of this recent addition to Dixon Park — which also includes a playground and pool — was a labour of love for the town’s residents. The Spray Park includes single water sprays for toddlers, water cannons, a water tunnel, large sprays in a ﬂower motif and several ground sprays, including interactive ones for older children. The idea for the Spray Park was brought up by the Community Development Committee in

2009. “One of our objectives was to provide a contemporary park facility that is accessible to all, regardless of age, physical ability or economics, but we have also fostered a sense of community pride: everyone in the community is proud of our new park,” said committee chair Robyn Jensen. Fundraising ventures came in all shapes and sizes — outdoor movies, cabarets, local craft shows, rafﬂes, tournaments and other activities brought the community together and encouraged people to donate their time and money to the cause. “This project inspired young and old to get

involved. For example, early into the project, a group of day home kids went door to door asking for donations, planned an outdoor concert and performed at the town outdoor gazebo for the community, where they sang and danced,” said Jensen. “Now that the park is built, the only lasting cost is water. Kids and families will have this facility to enjoy for decades to come,” said Jensen. For more information on the Indian Head Spray Park, including hours of operation, visit www. townoﬁndianhead.com or phone 306-695-3344.

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Driven On Influence Eldorado, 2300 Dewdney Ave.

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The Project The Capitol, 1843 Hamilton St.

Wednesday Night Folk: Chad Kichula Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney

Sun d ay, July 26

The Alley Dawgs Leopold’s, 2330 Albert St.

Concert Series 2 p.m. Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

Five Alarm Funk McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

Open jam 3-8 p.m. Mojo Club, 639 Victoria Ave.

False Flag, Statue of Demur, Scythra The Club, 2431 Eighth Ave.

Gateway after-party featuring Skye Wallace The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave.

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

Piano Bar Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

Mon d ay, July 27

Olenka and the Autumn Lovers O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.

Monday Night Jazz & Blues: Billy & Karen Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney

Live music Fat Badger, 1852 Scarth St.

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

Open mic 8 p.m. Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

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Tuesd ay, July 28

Live music 4-7 p.m. Monarch Lounge, Hotel Saskatchewan, 2125 Victoria Ave.

Acoustic music Rebellion, 1901 Dewdney Ave. Karaoke McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

Weekly Drum Circle Instruments provided. 7:30-9 p.m., The Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr. Call Mike, 306-550-3911.

Karaoke Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

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

Milo McMahon, Autopilot O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.

The Milkman’s Sons Regina Beach Bar and Grill The New Montagues McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. Driven On Influence Eldorado, 2300 Dewdney Ave. FPG, Stepping Stone, Stoop Kids, Hoodoo Men The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. TB Judd, Black Drink Crier O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.

The Von Vulture Trio The Capitol, 1843 Hamilton St.

Olenka and the Autumn Lovers play O’Hanlon’s on Thursday S a t u rday, Ju l y 2 5 Open Acoustic Jam 3:30-8 p.m. Broadway’s Lounge, 1307 Broadway Ave. Smoke Break 9 p.m. Broadway’s Lounge, 1307 Broadway Ave.

Live music jam All types of music welcome. 4-8 p.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St. Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St. The Milkman’s Sons Regina Beach Bar and Grill

Underground Sound Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

VISUAL ART

The New Montagues McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

Summer Reflections in Contemporary Canadian Fine Art The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts. Until July 31. Regina Centre Crossing, 1621 Albert St.

The Mavericks Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr.

Don Hall: Structures & Artifacts Until Aug. 1. Mata Gallery, 106-2300 Broad St.

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A Sublime Vernacular: The Landscape Paintings of Levine Flexhaug The first overview of the extraordinary career of Levine Flexhaug (1918-1974), an itinerant painter who sold thousands of variations of essentially the same landscape painting in national parks, resorts, department stores and bars across Western Canada from the late 1930s through the early 1960s. Until Aug. 9. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

groundskeeper George Watt. Free admission. July 25, 2-3 p.m. Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave. A History Alive! Vignettes Live skits depict important historical moments in Saskatchewan history. Each lasts 30 minutes. Sunday and Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. Government House, 4607 Dewdney A Ave. History Alive! Vignettes Live skits depict important historical moments in Saskatchewan history. Each lasts 30 minutes. Monday, 1-4 p.m. Legislative building, 2405 Legislative Dr.

Adam Martin: Turtle Meets the Sky A series of paintings capturing the influence of Treaty Four’s varied culture, landscape and environment on Adam Martin’s painting. Until Aug. 10. Sakewewak Artists’ Collective, 2150 Albert St.

Living Poets Society Spoken word open mic night Every Tuesday, 9 p.m. Hookah Lounge, 2115 Broad St.

Dimensions The Saskatchewan Craft Council’s biennial juried exhibit features work in ceramics, textiles, metal, glass and mixed media. Until Aug. 16. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Diane Lara: Enso Works address concerns relating to genetics, issues surrounding genetic testing, and our predisposition to diseases. This exhibition features circular rubbings of deconstructed intaglio prints, inspired by the tradition of the enso (Zen circles). Until Aug. 21. Art Gallery of Regina, 2420 Elphinstone St. Holly Fay: Floating Worlds Schematic drawings and paintings fluctuate between the representational and the abstract. Derived from an interest in natural phenomena, the works question the relationships within the ecological and physical systems of our natural world. Until Aug. 26. Dunlop Art Gallery — Sherwood branch, 6121 Rochdale Blvd. Summer Rhubarb Until Aug. 29. Slate Fine Art Gallery, 2078 Halifax St. David Thauberger: Road Trips and Other Diversions This exhibition presents a dynamic

DANCING

Salsa dancing July 22, 8-11 p.m. Cathedral Village Freehouse, 2062 Albert St. Salsa on the Plaza Every Thursday, 7-11 p.m. City Square Plaza, downtown

For the 49th year, local actors are bringing Louis Riel to life in The Trial of Louis Riel. installation examining key themes and working processes, developed throughout Thauberger’s more than 40 years as a maker and thinker. Until Aug. 30. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Rose-Colored Glasses Sweetness, with a dash of bitter, this exhibition curated by university students includes artworks that forge vibrant pathways into the imaginary. Until Sept. 7. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. --Assiniboia Gallery 2266 Smith St. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. Oakland Gift and Fine Arts Oil and ink paintings by Chinese artists Lingtao Jiang and Huaiyi Tian. 2312 Smith St. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Plain Red Art Gallery Represents indigenous visual art practices, culture and history found in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada and globally. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. First Nations University, 1 First Nations Way

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Comedy Night

July 23 Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. A Healing Through Humour July 24 Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. A Pass the Hat July 24, 9 p.m. The Club at the Exchange 2431 8th Ave. A

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The Trial of Louis Riel July 22-24, 7:30 p.m. Shumiatcher Theatre, MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Not Who, But Watt Acclaimed storyteller Vincent Murphy leads you through the Edwardian Gardens in his historical performance as Government House

Olde Tyme Barn Dance Music by Ron and Sandra Rudoski. Cash bar and cold buffet lunch. For tickets, $25, call Connie at 306-6953456. July 24, 8 p.m.-midnight Historic Bell Barn, one kilometre north of Indian Head on Highway 56. Club 66 Dance Featuring Prairie Pride. July 24, 8 p.m.-midnight Regina Senior Citizens Centre, 2134 Winnipeg St.

SPORTS

Sepak Takraw in the Park Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Victoria Park Quidditch in the Park Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Victoria Park

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Rugby Condors vs. Rogues July 24, 7 p.m. Regina Rugby Club field one, 4025 25th Ave.

1600 Elphinstone St. Open Monday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m., or by appointment (306-3479349). Saskatchewan Science Centre 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and holidays, noon-6 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Prairie Grand Grass and Sand Volleyball Tournament Eight sand courts and 12 grass courts. Free admission for spectators. July 25-26 Regina Rugby Club fields, 4025 25th Ave.

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

Regina Red Sox vs. Melville July 25, 7 p.m. Currie Field

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Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Hamilton July 26, 5 p.m. Mosaic Stadium

Regina Farmers’ Market Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. City Square Plaza, 12th Avenue and Scarth Street

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Vacation Bible School Ages 4-12 (younger children welcome with parent). Call 306-761-5297 for more information. Free admission. July 20-24, 9:30 a.m.-noon Hill Avenue SDA Church, 3720 Hill Ave. Stars and Strollers Wednesday, 1 p.m. Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall, 3025 Gordon Rd. Cinema Under the Stars Wednesday, 7 p.m. City Square Plaza Art in the Park Friday, noon-1:30 p.m. Victoria Park Build and Grow Clinics Build a special feature project. For children age 5 and up. Saturday, 10 a.m. Lowes, 4555 Gordon Rd. Michaels Kids Club Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon 2088 Prince of Wales Dr. Family Favourites films Enjoy a favourite film for $2.50. Saturday, 11 a.m. Galaxy Cinemas, 420 McCarthy Blvd. N.

The Regina Riot women’s football team is competing in a chili cookoff fundraiser on Sunday. QC Family activities Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Family Studio Sundays Sunday, 2-4 p.m. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Science Time for Tots Interactive workshop aimed at early learners. Tuesday, 9:30-10 a.m. Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Exploration Day in the Park for Kids For children aged 3-12. Pre-registration required; call Jamie at 306-3597547. Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Victoria Park Teen Tuesdays Come and hang out for the afternoon with other teens into all things art.

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Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. Dunlop Art Gallery — Central Branch, 2311-12th Ave.

Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday noon-4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Biology Field Day Family-friendly activity stations, meet scientists, see what happens in the lab, live snakes, insect catching, specimen prep and more. July 28, 1-4 p.m. Royal Sask. Museum, 2445 Albert St.

Government House Museum & Heritage Property 4607 Dewdney Ave. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Drop-in crafts and gym Free event for youth aged 5-18. Tuesday, 4-6 p.m. Eastview Community Centre, 615 6th Ave.

MUSEUMS

Alex Youck School Museum 1600 Fourth Ave. Tours by appointment only (306523-3000). Civic Museum of Regina 1375 Broad St.

RCMP Heritage Centre 5907 Dewdney Ave. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Regina Firefighters Museum 1205 Ross Ave. Tours by appointment (306-7777714). Regina Floral Conservatory 1450B 4th Ave. Open daily, 1-4:30 p.m. Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2445 Albert St. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Saskatchewan Military Museum

Summer Sampler Learn about a wide range of interesting issues and engage in lively conversation over coffee with fellow participants. To register, call 306585-5748. Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Lifelong Learning Centre, 2155 College Ave. Yoga in the Park Wednesday, noon-1 p.m. Victoria Park Words in the Park Wednesday, noon-1 p.m. Victoria Park RCMP Sergeant Major’s Parade Weekdays, 12:45 p.m. RCMP Depot Division, 5600 11th Ave. YQR Tweetup July 22 Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. All Nations Healin’ Thru Artz Learn to play music, dance and perform in free arts-based workshops; cultural teachings and employment workshops. For people ages 13 to 22 on a budget. Wednesday, Monday and Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. (supper 4-5 p.m.) YWCA, 1940 McIntyre St.

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Lily Show Hosted by South Saskatchewan Lily Society. July 23, 5-9 p.m. July 24, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. July 25, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Northgate Mall, 489 Albert St. N. Yoga Party Thursday, 5-6 p.m. Victoria Park Tai Chi in the Park Saturday, 10-11 a.m. Victoria Park We Love Our Lakes Water Festival Scientists, artists, non-profits and others celebrate water and share ways to improve water quality. July 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Next to Fort Qu’Appelle and District Farmers Market, 350 Broadway St., Fort Qu’Appelle Chess in the Park Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Victoria Park Culture on the Plaza Saturday, noon-1 p.m. City Square Plaza Enlightened: Exploring Intuition with Jeff Richards In this workshop, intuitive Jeff Richards will share with you the keys to understanding and trusting your intuition. $78. July 25, 1-4 p.m. Conexus Arts Centre, Quebec/Ontario room (use Jacqui Shumiatcher entrance) Chili Cookoff Athletes Against Bullying fundraiser. $20 for an adult punch card. Teams include Regina Thunder, Regina Riot, Pile O’ Bones Derby Club and more. July 26, noon-3 p.m. Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre, 2900 13th Ave. Heritage Regina Walk Tour Old Lakeview with guide Jackie Schmidt. July 26, 6 p.m. Meet on the steps of the Legislative Building. Drop-in Creative Writing

Mia Wasikowska stars in Madame Bovary, which screens this weekend at the RPL Film Theatre. Monday, noon-1 p.m. Victoria Park Whist for seniors For more information call Mary 306789-9662 or Rod 306-789-1388. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. East sanctuary, Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr. RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremony Tuesday, 5:45 p.m. RCMP Academy, “Depot” Division ChewsDay Challenge Drop-in gathering of board game enthusiasts. Tuesday, 6 p.m.-midnight. Boston Pizza, 545 Albert St. N.

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A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Comedy/Drama Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesman, embark on a tour of the human condition in reality and fantasy that unfold in a series of absurdist episodes. In Swedish with English subtitles. Madame Bovary Drama

Emma Bovary (Mia Wasikowska), the beautiful wife of a small-town doctor, engages in extramarital love affairs in an attempt to advance her social status. Regina Public Library Theatre 2311 12th Ave.; 306-777-6104 --To The Arctic 3D Documentary A mother polar bear and her twin seven-month-old cubs navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. They struggle to survive in a frigid environment of melting ice, immense glaciers, spectacular waterfalls and majestic snowbound peaks. Narrated by Meryl Streep. Journey to the South Pacific Documentary Narrated by Cate Blanchett, this is a breathtaking adventure to the tropical islands of West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Jawi, a young island boy, takes us on a journey to encounter whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays and other creatures of the sea. Jerusalem Documentary A tour of one of the world’s oldest

cities, destroyed and rebuilt countless times over 5,000 years. The film follows three young Jerusalemites — Jewish, Christian and Muslim — as archeologist Jodi Magness explores some historical sites in the region. Kramer Imax 2903 Powerhouse Dr. 306-522-4629

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Paper Towns Drama After taking Quentin (Nat Wolff) on an all-night adventure through their hometown, his neighbour Margo (Cara Delevigne) suddenly disappears — leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure. Pixels Action When aliens see video feeds of classic arcade games, they misinterpret them as a declaration of war. They attack, using the games as models for their various assaults. The president calls on his childhood best friend, a video game champ, to help save the planet. Starring Adam

Sandler and Kevin James. Southpaw Drama A boxer (Jake Gyllenhaal) fights his way to the top, only to find his life falling apart around him. Also starring Forest Whitaker and Rachel McAdams. The Vatican Tapes Horror A video from the Vatican is leaked, showing priests performing a violent exorcism on a young woman. The evil facing them may be the Antichrist and could threaten the safety of the whole world. Galaxy Cinemas 420 McCarthy Blvd. N. 306-522-9098 Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall Cinemas 3025 Gordon Rd.; 306-585-3383 Rainbow Cinemas Golden Mile Shopping Centre 3806 Albert St.; 306-359-5250 Events listings are a free community service offered by QC. Listings will be printed if space permits. Please send information two weeks before your event.

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GARDENING #

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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.

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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 in Saskatoon (July 23, 24); City Garden Bus Tour (July 26).

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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. More details are available on the society’s website at www.saskatoonhortsociety.ca. strembath@thestarphoenix.com twitter.com/strembath

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Hope’s Home Howl 1.

It was a howling good time supporting a good cause. Approximately $100,000 was raised for Hope’s Home on July 18 at the Hope’s Home Howl, a fundraiser for Canada’s first medical day care for children with complex medical needs. The event was held at the residence of Karl Fix and Sandi Beug. A VIP experience ― a private dinner, drinks and entertainment in an intimate setting ― was held July 16 as a prelude to the July 18 backyard event, which featured performances by American operatic and classical crossover tenor Fernando Varela and Canadian music icon Ian Tyson. VIP tickets were $2,500. Event tickets were $1,250. While Hope’s Home received the bulk of the proceeds, the event also raised approximately $25,000 for the Dog River Howlers, the Regina rugby club that spearheaded the fundraiser, and which supports numerous charities locally and internationally. Hope’s Home provides medical care, integrated early learning and respite services to medically fragile children, as well as children from the community.

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No better red for the budget conscious By James Romanow 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. Almansa is an enormously integrated, medium-bodied version with a meaty bouquet smelling slightly of cedar, vanilla and a touch of herbs.

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