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Former Saskatoon Police Service officer Ernie Louttit has written one award-winning book about his life on the force and marginalized people. His second book will be out soon. QC PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

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

OUTSIDE THE LINES — 25 A weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages by artist Stephanie McKay

ON THE COVER — 5 From the badge to the keyboard, Ernie Louttit writes what he knows

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MUSIC — 9 The Stillhouse Poets have the blues but they keep it fresh READ MY BOOK — 10 Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens offers a glimpse into history SHARP EATS — 22 How to support a local to global food connection ON THE SCENE — 23 At the opening of David Thauberger’s new exhibition Road Trips & Other Diversions

EVENTS — 28 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: qc@leaderpost.com GARDENING — 32 The hardiest clematis varieties suited for life on the Prairies ASK ELLIE — 34 WINE WORLD — 35 Columnist James Romanow’s pick to match your celebratory lifestyle

The Stillhouse Poets, Brent Nielsen and Kirk Hextall, take pride in wordsmithing, while trying to pay accurate tribute to Delta blues and Appalachian music. QC PHOTO BY MICHAEL BELL

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Everybody has an opinion about the cops.

It’s not all about guns. It’s about dealing with people. — Ernie Louttit

ERNIE LOUTTIT

The people’s cop becomes an author

Writer and retired Saskatoon police officer Ernie Louttit checks out some of his old haunts in Saskatoon. The Mendel Art Gallery was where he went after his night shift to decompress and do some writing.

QC PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

By Jenn Sharp Ernie Louttit had been an officer with the Saskatoon Police Service for three years when he faced his first shoot-or-don’t-shoot moment.

It was on a domestic violence call.

“He killed my mom,” said a fiveyear-old inside an apartment. An infant screamed.

From the kitchen, Louttit fol-

lowed a wide smear of blood to the bedroom where a man was trying to shove a knife down his wife’s throat.

Louttit describes the incident in his 2013 book Indian Ernie: Perspectives on Policing and Leadership. The suspect finally threw his knife to the side and was arrested after a struggle with Louttit, a second officer and another man in the apartment.

Indian Ernie, as Louttit became

known on the streets of Saskatoon, led the nominations at the recent Saskatchewan Book Awards and won the Rasmussen, Rasmussen & Charowsky Aboriginal Peoples’ Writing Award.

His second book will be out May 15. Louttit, who retired from the force two years ago, says it’s “such a surprise and such a riot” to be an author.

His frank and powerful reflections provide useful advice on lead-

ership and thoughtful perceptions on humanity.

“I’m super nervous about a second book,” adds the father of four.

Indian Ernie is based on Louttit’s experiences in the military and his 26-year career with the Saskatoon Police Service. In the book are vivid accounts of the brutal violence he witnessed patrolling Saskatoon’s poorest neighbourhoods.

Even when he became a sergeant, Louttit devoted much of his time to crime

involving marginalized people.

He often talks to high schools about the police’s role in society.

“Everybody has an opinion about the cops. It’s not all about guns.

It’s about dealing with people,” he says.

Speaking to teachers earlier this year, he advised patience when guiding students because “sometimes you don’t get to see how the seed that you planted developed.”

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In conflict resolution, common ground is the place you want to be. You don’t have to agree with a person’s lifestyle or choices at the time. If you have an understanding of it, you’re knocking down so many things that lead to conflict — and if you do it quickly and genuinely. — Louttit

“If you use the standards you normally use to rate your students as a success, I was a failure. But I wasn’t, because the teachers that planted the seeds in me to want to learn, to not quit ... they absolutely succeeded.”

Louttit grew up in a village in northern Ontario called Oba with no electricity, running water or telephone. It’s a simple and beautiful place he still visits twice a year to hunt, fish and wash away the horrors of his job.

“It’s still one of my favourite places. Oba is like time stood still. Besides my family, that was one of the things that kept me grounded — getting in touch with who I was and where I was from.”

There’s no trace of the cynical, jaded cop stereotype when you meet Louttit. His brown eyes sparkle as he remembers people he was able to help. He laughs often and cracks jokes. He likes to use analogies to illustrate a point. But you can tell when he’s thinking about something dark from the past.

Louttit’s gift is his ability to connect. His devotion to the people society forgot is what made him stand out as a cop, and that’s what makes his book both heartbreaking and hopeful.

Louttit talked candidly with QC about his years on the police force: Why alleys were his favourite place to patrol, how the relationship between the police and aboriginals has changed for the better and the unexpected joys he’s found in writing.

QC: Indian Ernie opens with a disturbing story describing a domestic assault and your first shoot-or-don’tshoot experience as a police officer.

Back at the station, you’re in shock and covered in blood but other officers walked by without saying a word. That seems like the epitome of an old boys’ club where emotions aren’t acknowledged. Did that attitude change?

ERNIE LOUTTIT: Oh absolutely. With the people I came through with, we were a lot more open in talking about things. I was never a big blame guy.

Things happen in the order they’re supposed to happen. For years and

Sergeant Ernie Louttit, when he was with the Saskatoon Police Service, tries to get a man to talk of his injuries after he was found during one of Louttit’s last night shifts in 2013. FILE PHOTO BY GORD WALDNER

years, police had to be the tough guys even among themselves. Eventually, that started to change and people were more open about the experiences they were having. But you’ll always have the people that keep everything close to their chest and don’t share.

QC: You say that one of the most important tools for a police officer is

empathy. Why is that?

EL: It’ll get you to common ground a lot faster. In conflict resolution, common ground is the place you want to be. You don’t have to agree with a person’s lifestyle or choices at the time. If you have an understanding of it, you’re knocking down so many things that lead to conflict — and if you do it quickly and genuinely. You can’t fake that you get it. (Empathy)

is one of the most transparent emotions of them all.

QC: What do you think it will take for people to break out of the cycle of poverty, abuse and violence that you saw in your days as a police officer?

EL: Exactly what we’re doing right now. The more you talk about it, the more it’s out there and people are aware of it. Slowly but surely

it changes. This good economy has been like a golden opportunity for so many people to break out of that cycle of welfare.

QC: You state that poor people’s problems rarely excite the majority other than to reinforce preconceived stereotypes. You focused much of your career on poor people’s problems.

Why was that important to you?

(The Barry Hotel coming down) was probably one of my high points. There was nothing good that came out of it in the end. — Louttit

EL: It seemed like the right thing to do.

One of the comments that used to bug me a lot was: ‘How can people live there?’ It’s not how.

It’s they do. Some of the realities in the poorer neighbourhoods is johns propositioning kids on their way to school; teachers getting propositioned just because they work in that particular area; drug use — shooting up and dumping needles in the alley behind homes.

People (living there) deserve as much police attention as the city can provide them.

I used to love alleys at night for catching criminals, because criminals liked alleys. But more frequently I was running into kids in the alleys. The one kid told me they used the alleys because they didn’t want to use the streets. If they were on the street and saw a gang member, they couldn’t get away fast enough.

In the alleys, they can meld into the darkness. The alleys were the safest place for them. What kind of a reality is that to be living? It sure made me more committed to stay in the area so that those kids could eventually just walk on the street. It’s not a one-man show. It has to be a gradual wearing down of all the barriers those kids face.

They’re great people that had struggles I could empathize with. I could have done many other things.

I could have stepped up into investigations or sought higher rank but the draw to be (there) was too strong.

QC: In the chapter titled “no ammunition is ever surplus,” you help uncover an illegal ammunition trade in the military at CFB Wainwright.

A lot of the ammunition ended up in the hands of gang members and drug dealers. Tell me about that experience.

EL: I wondered what would happen when I wrote that. But I didn’t hear anything. For me, I was so appalled by that. But I understood why, too.

We didn’t get paid much in the army. If you were a married guy with kids (and) if you could supplement your income, you would, but not illegally. That was the thing that shocked me.

I felt so alone after. Who do you trust? I got so stressed I got a serious twitch in my eye.

QC: Yet despite the difficulty you faced in investigating that case, you still recommend people join the military.

EL: If you want some direction in your life, the military will help you in that respect. I believe in service.

If you’re going to enjoy the benefits of this country, which are fantastic — it’s the best country in the world — and you’re physically capable, you should step up and do a bit of service. What people take away from the military will last a lifetime: The discipline, the organizational skills, the leadership, the technical skills.

QC: What was the hardest part of being a police officer?

EL: Dealing with non-criminals.

The hardest part for me was finding people in distress that had nobody.

They had totally turned their back on society or society had turned its back on them. Mental health was always tough, too. And kids. Nobody ever wants anything to happen to kids.

QC: Riversdale, the neighbourhood where you spent a lot of time patrolling in Saskatoon, is quickly being changed by new businesses and development. What effect does gentrification have on the neighbourhood and is it a positive for the people that have always lived there as rents increase?

EL: They’re moving to different areas. It needed to be done though.

(The Barry Hotel coming down) was probably one of my high points.

There was nothing good that came out of it in the end. It was a persistent drain on the quality of life down there. The more you improve an area, you’re going to have some displacement. But some of the people that get displaced actually change because they no longer have a safe place to go and ply their trade.

They no longer have a place to hide so they have to step into the light.

You’ll never have 100 per cent success rate. But some is always good and success begets success.

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Ernie Louttit in the spot where the former Barry Hotel stood in Saskatoon’s Riversdale neighbourhood, an area of serious concern during his tenure as a police officer. QC PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

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The relationship between the police and the native community, especially in Saskatoon, has changed.

(Neil Stonechild’s) memory will be a safeguard against any inclination to be abusive. — Louttit

QC: Testifying at the Neil Stonechild inquiry was a gruelling experience for you. What emotions surface today of that time?

EL: At the end of the day a lot changed. If a guy takes some good from all that, that was the good. The relationship between the police and the Native community, especially in Saskatoon, has changed. His memory will be a safeguard against any inclination to be abusive.

QC: Do you ever talk to his family?

EL: No. They’ve all gone (away) now.

But I think it would be an awkward conversation anyway. There’s a lot of people I meet now that I’m retired I won’t speak to unless they speak to me first just because the memory I’m attached to is bad for them. It’s difficult for me but it’s bad for them.

QC: Does that bother you?

EL: Yeah because sometimes you just want to go up to them and give them a hug and say, ‘Hey. How’s it going?

I told you it would be better sooner or later.’ But I wait for them. If they come up to me, I’m always super happy. A lot of times you didn’t think you made a difference but you did.

QC: Do you think an inquiry into Canada’s missing and murdered aboriginal women is necessary?

EL: That’s coming in the second book.

We spend more time and money arguing about not doing it and all of this time, time is wasted. Like the (Cindy) Gladue murder in Alberta — it’s absolutely shocking. You can hold an inquiry on it if you want to, but that’s not what you need. That (view is) not always popular.

QC: What’s the nicest part of retirement for you?

EL: The weight of violence, raw violence, is one of the biggest reliefs. I still have admiration for anybody out there doing their job. I admire their courage, I admire their spirit. But it’s their job, and now I’m not taking as many chances with confrontation. It feels very good. I left when I loved it.

The night shifts weren’t hurting me but I knew eventually it would. I left pretty much at the top of my game. I surprised a lot of people when I left, but it had ran its course for me. You

Ernie Louttit testifies at the Neil Stonechild inquiry, a teen who died from hypothermia, in 2003. QC PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN

only get so many luck points in your life and I had used a lot. Why keep pushing? And I knew I was going to write a book. I didn’t realize it would go the way it’s gone but I’m very happy with it.

I’ve always been an avid reader. If I

could force people to read for an hour a day as part of a criminal sentence, I would.

QC: What do you hope to see in the future in regards to the relationship between the police and aboriginal

people?

EL: That relationship has been getting progressively better for years. I’d love to see that momentum continue, to keep building those relationships.

Saskatoon police went from being under the national spotlight for all the

wrong reasons to being in the national spotlight for all the right reasons.

This interview has been edited and condensed for publication purposes. jksharp@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/JennKSharp

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The Stillhouse Poets focus on fresh lyrics

By Ashley Martin I’ve got the blues.

The deep-river/ brownskin-mama/ hard-road/ real-bad-lover/ shipwreck/ Niagara-Falls/ midnight-hour/ backwoods/ kingfish/ 31st-Street/ lovesick/ old-brown-bottle/ Monday-morning blues. “‘I got the fill-in-the-blank blues’ is boring and (it’s been) done a million times,” said Brent Nielsen, half of Regina roots duo The Stillhouse Poets.

He and his partner-in-song Kirk Hextall have grappled with keeping it real in their three years of playing together.

They take pride in wordsmithing, while trying to pay accurate tribute to Delta blues and Appalachian music.

“There’s a really fine line and balance between honouring what’s been done before and originality and keeping it fresh,” said Hextall.

“I think lyrically, between the two of us, we do find a way to do that.”

“That’s the challenge. You know when you get it; you get excited,” said Nielsen.

At times, a song starts with a melody and gobbledygook lyrics about a peanut-butter sandwich or do-do-do-do-dos.

“Sometimes it’s hard and sometimes it comes real quick,” said Nielsen.

When they write — usually a solitary endeavour — they try not to get stuck on a theme for fear of becoming a derivative of themselves.

“I think there’s a few things we purposely avoided,” said Nielsen.

An example: Though they try to refrain, they’ve each written a song about dealing with the devil. Those songs have not made the cut for

Brent Nielsen and Kirk Hextall perform roots and blues music under the name Stillhouse Poets. QC PHOTO BY MICHAEL BELL

their two albums.

“We try to avoid that cliché thing,” said Nielsen, a four-decade performer. “To save a song, you’ve got to have at least three or four really good lines; even if it doesn’t rhyme, it’s fine.”

“I’ll run an idea by him sometimes,” said Hextall, who has written songs only as long as they’ve played together. “He’ll just go, ‘Nope, boring, what else you got?’

The egos for the most part have

been set aside and it’s about the song.”

They look for new ways of expressing an old sentiment — ‘I love you’ can become ‘the jingle in your talk has lost its charm’ — whether it’s about love, death, sex or liquor.

Desperation is their No. 1 muse, usually inspired by the lives of others.

“Sad songs are always better, aren’t they?” said Hextall. “A reflection of reality maybe more so.”

“Then you have to put in these love songs to make people happy,” said Nielsen. “All jokes aside, we have to change it up — at least I do for myself. I don’t want to have all this fire and brimstone and death.”

But happiness is relative. On Hangin’ Crows, their sophomore album being released this week, they say the most uplifting song is Bonafide: It’s about a dead man.

I am at peace with the here and now

My past is buried with a spade and plow.

“He’s dead but he’s happy,” said Hextall.

“He’s going to meet his wife,” said Nielsen.

Catch The Stillhouse Poets Saturday, 8 p.m., at the Creative City Centre in Regina. Advance tickets are available at creativecitycentre.ca. amartin@leaderpost.com Twitter.com/LPAshleyM

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Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens What did the pioneers eat? That’s the subject of my new cookbook, Out of Old Saskatchewan Kitchens. No matter where they came from or their ethnic background, the pioneers’ first order of business was to plant a garden, bake some bread and get dinner on the table.

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During the fur trade, inland trading posts such as Carlton House (now Fort Carlton) were expected to be selfsufficient in food. They had gardens and were provided with wheat, oats, barley and potatoes for planting. The oldest wheat field in what became Saskatchewan was planted in 1754 at a New France fur trade post east of

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The Minot Parking Authority and the Minot Downtown Business & Professional Association (DBPA) have joined forces to offer a free downtown shuttle service. The shuttle runs Monday through Saturday and makes a round trip from the City Auditorium to Main Street approximately every 20 minutes.

“We’re happy we can ease some of the parking pains downtown by offering this service in cooperation with the downtown association,” said Steve Carrigan, Minot Parking Authority president and DBPA board member. “The consistent pick-up schedule makes this shuttle service more convenient and easy to use for downtown employees and visitors.”

The downtown shuttle service runs from 8:40 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:40 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Shuttle

riders should park in the south lot at the City Auditorium. The shuttle will pull into that parking lot and wait for a few minutes for riders to jump on. Then, the shuttle will make two stops — at the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street, and at the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street.

The shuttle will wait for a few minutes at each stop allowing riders enough time to get on or off, then continue on its route. Riders can wait for the shuttle inside the businesses located on the two corners.

“This shuttle service makes it easier than ever for you to come shop, dine and do business downtown,” said Chelsea Gleich, executive director of the DBPA. “We’re especially encouraging employees of downtown businesses to use the shuttle, which will leave more spaces on Main Street available for visitors, as well.”

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There’s lots to see and do at the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Four years after a devastating flood destroyed much of Minot, including the zoo, the popular attraction is back up to its full complement of animals, with some exciting new additions.

There are some odds and ends to finish up, but Staci Kenney, Minot Zoo Crew executive director, said the major construction is finished. “There will Feeding the giraffes can be a delightful experience. be a little construction going on, but it’s all good Photo courtesy of the Roosevelt Park Zoo. construction!”

That includes a new exhibit for the zoo’s newest residents, a pair of red pandas. Brothers Fred and of the zoo residents are ready and waiting to charm visitors.

George will live in the existing aviary while their outdoor exhibit As well as to taking in the sights, and sounds, there are also is completed. And, the historic zoological structure is being many things to do at the zoo. In addition to keeper talks and converted into an aviary and will be open this summer. “It’s special animal presentations, there are also opportunities to beautiful,” said Kenney. watch some of the animals interact with their keepers while Unfortunately, some of the zoo’s favourite attractions, the they are fed. Feeding times vary, so visit http://rpzoo.com/ African penguins, will have to stay inside, at least for a while. A dailyevents.html for the schedule. recent outbreak of avian flu virus means the penguins simply Visitors can even take advantage of a unique opportunity to can’t be risked, Kenney said. “An outbreak on zoo grounds could threaten our bird’s lives as well as result in mandatory closing of hand-feed the giraffes. The Giraffe Feeding Station is open every day; check the website for times. There is a $5 charge, and, just the zoo to the public,” she said. like mealtimes at home, hands must be cleaned before and after.

While the penguins take some time off until it’s safe, the rest

Red pandas, Ailurus fulgens, are not related to the large, black and white creatures nibbling on bamboo that all but the hard-hearted coo over.

That’s not to say they aren’t cute.

Red pandas, also called the red cat-bear, have faces like foxes, bushy, striped tails and red fur that covers them everywhere, even on the soles of their feet. They are slightly larger than a house cat – 42 inches long and weighing between seven and 14 pounds.

They are indigenous to the cool, temperate bamboo forests of the eastern Himalayas and south-western China, sharing portions of their range with the giant pandas. Red pandas eat bamboo leaves and shoots, berries, blossoms, other various plants, and bird eggs. They have a small, bony, thumb-like projection on their wrists that helps them grip bamboo stalks.

Their red and white coloring provides them with camouflage in their native habitat, where red mosses and white

lichen grow on the trees. Red pandas are adept climbers and use their thick, bushy tails for balance, as well as for warmth in the winter.

Red pandas are classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with less than 10,000 mature adults remaining in the wild. The population continues to decline due to poaching and habitat loss and fragmentation.

Red pandas are protected by national laws in their range countries. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which has accredited the Roosevelt Park Zoo, mandates their captive breeding through its Species Survival Program (SSP) helping to preserve the genetic integrity of the species.

And, yes, they are cute as the proverbial button. See for yourself at Roosevelt Park Zoo this summer, where the two new arrivals, red pandas George and Fred, recently took residence.

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The Magic City of Minot will host a new lipsmackin’, rib-ticklin’ event this June — the Magic City Rib Fest.

The festival will feature four fun-filled days of food and entertainment at the North Dakota State Fair Grounds from June 18 to 21. “It’s four days of great music, barbeque ribs and fun for the entire family. We’re really focusing on this event to be really family-friendly, so everybody can come out and enjoy,” said organizer Tom Ross.

The timing is perfect said Ross. “We’ve got a beautiful facility, a world-class facility, with the North Dakota State fairgrounds. With the blank spot between the end of school and the State Fair, it was an opportunity to find an event — and what better than barbeques, beer and music,” he said.

Classic and contemporary rock band Even5 will kick off the festival on Thursday night. Friday night will feature Hairball, a two-hour homage to some of the 1980’s arena acts like Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen and Aerosmith. On Saturday night, Kat Perkins, a semi-finalist in

NBC’s The Voice and a native of Hazen, N.D., will perform.

Ross said they’re cooking up something special for Father’s Day on June 21. “We’ve got a full day of ribs and racing. What better way to honour your dad than to throw him a slab of ribs and take him to Sprint Car Racing at Nodak Speedway,” he said, pointing out the racetrack is within walking distance of the fair grounds.

The Rib Fest will kick off with, well, a ribfest.

Participants in the North Dakota Charity Jackpot Barbeque will pay a $1,000 buy-in and receive a case of ribs (about 25 to 30 lbs.) to cook up for the judges. The winning team gets to donate the pot to a local Minot charity. “Here’s the fun thing: before they start cooking, each team will draw the name of a local charity out of a hat and that will be the charity they’re cooking for. They’ll meet the reps from the charity and they’ll all have some fun,” Ross said.

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“When you come to North Dakota to golf, you have the opportunity to play many fantastic golf courses at a very economical price,” said Wade Regier, director of sports and events at Visit Minot.

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Upcoming Events May 6 Walk Minot – DOC walk Oak Park 6 p.m.

Led by Dr. Dawn Mattern, the walk is not only for exercise month, but is the kick-off for the Walk Minot summer schedule.

This event is family-oriented and lasts approximately one hour.

May 7 Minot Curling Club Shirtsleeve Bonspiel Minot Curling Club, N.D. State Fairgrounds, 12 to 6 p.m.

Largest curling bonspiel held in North Dakota. Over 40 teams from U.S. and Canada. Enter by contacting Mark Hildahl at hildahl@minot.com or calling the curling club at 701-838-3452. Entries limited.

May 7 to 9 Fish Fest Dakota Square Mall, Scheels entrance parking lot. Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday,

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join Scheels as it kicks off the 2015 summer fishing season with Second annual Fish Fest. There’s a Kid’s Zone and hot food available, so bring the whole family.

May 7 to 10 Good Evening The Vegas Motel Minot Area Theatrical Society presents Good Evening, a full-length comedy by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore A very funny show about some unlikely subjects, including a one-legged actor applying for the role of Tarzan, an in-depth interview with an unimpressed shepherd who witnessed the Nativity, and a French singer who misunderstands an Anglo Saxon vulgarity and composes a song around it.

Shows: May 7, 7 p.m. (no meal); May 8 and 9, 7 p.m. (meal) (show starts at 7:30pm); May 10, 1 p.m. (no meal). For reservations/ questions contact 701-441-9340.

May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 Rumors 115 First St. S.E., 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

The Neil Simon play presented by the Mouse River Players Community Theatre. Tickets are $12. Visit www. mouseriverplayers.org/ for more information.

May 9 Free Workout in the Park Scandinavian Heritage Park, 10 a.m.

Every Saturday in May. A boot camp style workout. Recruit a “battle buddy” to be entered into a raffle drawing for a road bike! Everyone stands a chance to win, and everyone stands a chance to lose...weight that is! This event is for everyone, all fitness levels and every age.

May 9 to 10 Best of the West Basketball Tournament Various locations

The last basketball tournament for the travelling basketball season.

Boys, Grades 5-8 May 9, 8 a.m. Girls, Grades 7-8 May 10, 6 p.m.

May 9 BLT Day Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Campus.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sales of flowers, ornamental grasses, herbs and vegetables. BLT sandwich luncheon ($5/person; $12/families of three or more). Live music, short program at noon. Join us for this special day of food, fun and plants. BLT Day is an opportunity to support the Verendrye Electric Greenhouse Technology Program, where children learn about plants and how to care for them. For more information, contact Carla Isom, marketing and public relations director, at 701-364-0264 or email c.isom@dakotaranch.org.

May 9 and each month Trestle Valley Rangers Cowboy Action Shooting Match

Minot Rifle and Pistol Club, 62nd St. N.W. Registration at noon, match begins at 1 p.m. $15, age 17 and older; $25 family; ages 12-16 free with paid adult. Cowboy attire required. www.trestlevalleyrangers. com/events.html.

May 9 Superhero Fun Run Oak Park, 9:30 a.m.

Come dressed as your favourite Superhero or just dressed to run! Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 34 and under, and 35 and over age groups. All runners receive a Commemorative Medal.

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May 10 Mother’s Day Buffet Grand Hotel, 1505 North Broadway.

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MAKE IT A MINOT GETAWAY! May 10 to 11 Next Generation Power Force West Minot Church of God, Sunday 10:30 a.m., Monday 7 p.m.

You have seen these guys on TV, now is your chance to see them in person. This is a free event, so bring your friends, family, and co-workers to see the Next Generation Power Force as they bend bars of steel, break bricks and rip phone books and licence plates apart. For more information, please call 701-839-1407 or visit www. westminot.com.

May 16 Artisan’s Alley Craft and Vendor Show North Dakota State Fair, 4-H Room, Local vendors and crafters come together to help a great cause. $2 admission fee is donated to the event featured charity. Find everything from handcrafted home décor to Pink Zebra.

May 16 Minot Walk to Defeat ALS Oak Park, check in at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m.

More than just a few-mile trek, the Walk to Defeat ALS is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure and to come together for something you care about.

May 21-23 State Girl’s Tennis Tournament

May 16-17 Jurassic Quest North Dakota State Fair, 4-H Hall For more information contact Chris Arnold 970-261-6342

May 18 Norsk Høstfest tickets on sale Visit http://hostfest.com for more information.

May 22-24 4 Bears 8-ball Tournament Grand Hotel Join in the fun of the 4 Bears Casino 24th Annual 8-Ball Classic.

Registration ends May 19. For more information, visit www.4bearsclassic.com.

May 29-31 NADAC Dog Agility Trial Dakota Boys/Girls Ranch Riding Arena, 6301 19th Ave. N.W.

May 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., May 30 and 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. For more information, call 701-852-4722.

June 1 4th Annual Minot country Club Travelling Trophy Golf Tournament Souris Valley Golf Course, 12: 30 p.m.

All proceeds go to the Kids’ Minot Freeze Baseball Team for its Cooperstown, NY Baseball World Tournament.

12:30 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. shotgun start, 7:00 dinner and awards. For more information, to register or donate prizes, contact Stacy Norton at staynor@yahoo. com or 701-720-0775 June 2 Walk Minot Minot State University, 6:30 p.m.

See what is new at Minot State University. Led by Steve Shirley, the new president of Minot State University, the walk is family friendly. See the Walk Minot Facebook page for the whole summer schedule.

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June 11 Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series The Minot Area Council of the Arts presents the Arts in the Parks free annual summer concert series. 2015 concerts include audience favourites like the City Band, Dean Clott and the Badlands Express and new additions like Cody Lindstrom of Bismarck. Season concerts are held every Thursday at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 4 and 7 p.m.

a premiere social event that supports cancer services at Trinity Health. This annual event is not only a great day of golf, food and camaraderie among women, it also helps the Trinity Health Foundation support the Cancer Care Center.

June 12 Downtown Summer Wine Walk Downtown, 5 p.m.

Join us for a night of wine, art and fashion in downtown Minot.

Tickets are $50 per person. Visit www.downtownminot.com for more information.

June 19 Midsummer Night Festival Scandinavian Heritage Park, 5 p.m.

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June 15 18th Annual Building Hope Golf Tournament Souris Valley Golf Course, 10 a.m.

The Trinity Health Foundation hosts the Building Hope Golf Tournament,

June 17 and 18 Magic City Rib Fest North Dakota State Fair Pub Visit www.magiccityribfest.com for more information.

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May 7 Minot Curling Club Shirtsleeve Bonspiel Minot Curling Club, N.D. State Fairgrounds, 12 to 6 p.m.

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May 7 to 9 Fish Fest Dakota Square Mall, Scheels entrance parking lot. Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday,

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May 7 to 10 Good Evening The Vegas Motel Minot Area Theatrical Society presents Good Evening, a full-length comedy by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore A very funny show about some unlikely subjects, including a one-legged actor applying for the role of Tarzan, an in-depth interview with an unimpressed shepherd who witnessed the Nativity, and a French singer who misunderstands an Anglo Saxon vulgarity and composes a song around it.

Shows: May 7, 7 p.m. (no meal); May 8 and 9, 7 p.m. (meal) (show starts at 7:30pm); May 10, 1 p.m. (no meal). For reservations/ questions contact 701-441-9340.

May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 Rumors 115 First St. S.E., 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

The Neil Simon play presented by the Mouse River Players Community Theatre. Tickets are $12. Visit www. mouseriverplayers.org/ for more information.

May 9 Free Workout in the Park Scandinavian Heritage Park, 10 a.m.

Every Saturday in May. A boot camp style workout. Recruit a “battle buddy” to be entered into a raffle drawing for a road bike! Everyone stands a chance to win, and everyone stands a chance to lose...weight that is! This event is for everyone, all fitness levels and every age.

May 9 to 10 Best of the West Basketball Tournament Various locations

The last basketball tournament for the travelling basketball season.

Boys, Grades 5-8 May 9, 8 a.m. Girls, Grades 7-8 May 10, 6 p.m.

May 9 BLT Day Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Campus.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sales of flowers, ornamental grasses, herbs and vegetables. BLT sandwich luncheon ($5/person; $12/families of three or more). Live music, short program at noon. Join us for this special day of food, fun and plants. BLT Day is an opportunity to support the Verendrye Electric Greenhouse Technology Program, where children learn about plants and how to care for them. For more information, contact Carla Isom, marketing and public relations director, at 701-364-0264 or email c.isom@dakotaranch.org.

May 9 and each month Trestle Valley Rangers Cowboy Action Shooting Match

Minot Rifle and Pistol Club, 62nd St. N.W. Registration at noon, match begins at 1 p.m. $15, age 17 and older; $25 family; ages 12-16 free with paid adult. Cowboy attire required. www.trestlevalleyrangers. com/events.html.

May 9 Superhero Fun Run Oak Park, 9:30 a.m.

Come dressed as your favourite Superhero or just dressed to run! Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the 34 and under, and 35 and over age groups. All runners receive a Commemorative Medal.

Kids Run registration fee is $5.

5K registration fee is $25. Visit www.

MinotOSC.net for more information and to register. Proceeds benefit MOSC Operational Fund.

May 10 Mother’s Day Buffet Grand Hotel, 1505 North Broadway.

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You have seen these guys on TV, now is your chance to see them in person. This is a free event, so bring your friends, family, and co-workers to see the Next Generation Power Force as they bend bars of steel, break bricks and rip phone books and licence plates apart. For more information, please call 701-839-1407 or visit www. westminot.com.

May 16 Artisan’s Alley Craft and Vendor Show North Dakota State Fair, 4-H Room, Local vendors and crafters come together to help a great cause. $2 admission fee is donated to the event featured charity. Find everything from handcrafted home décor to Pink Zebra.

May 16 Minot Walk to Defeat ALS Oak Park, check in at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m.

More than just a few-mile trek, the Walk to Defeat ALS is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure and to come together for something you care about.

May 21-23 State Girl’s Tennis Tournament

May 16-17 Jurassic Quest North Dakota State Fair, 4-H Hall For more information contact Chris Arnold 970-261-6342

May 18 Norsk Høstfest tickets on sale Visit http://hostfest.com for more information.

May 22-24 4 Bears 8-ball Tournament Grand Hotel Join in the fun of the 4 Bears Casino 24th Annual 8-Ball Classic.

Registration ends May 19. For more information, visit www.4bearsclassic.com.

May 29-31 NADAC Dog Agility Trial Dakota Boys/Girls Ranch Riding Arena, 6301 19th Ave. N.W.

May 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., May 30 and 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. For more information, call 701-852-4722.

June 1 4th Annual Minot country Club Travelling Trophy Golf Tournament Souris Valley Golf Course, 12: 30 p.m.

All proceeds go to the Kids’ Minot Freeze Baseball Team for its Cooperstown, NY Baseball World Tournament.

12:30 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. shotgun start, 7:00 dinner and awards. For more information, to register or donate prizes, contact Stacy Norton at staynor@yahoo. com or 701-720-0775 June 2 Walk Minot Minot State University, 6:30 p.m.

See what is new at Minot State University. Led by Steve Shirley, the new president of Minot State University, the walk is family friendly. See the Walk Minot Facebook page for the whole summer schedule.

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June 11 Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series The Minot Area Council of the Arts presents the Arts in the Parks free annual summer concert series. 2015 concerts include audience favourites like the City Band, Dean Clott and the Badlands Express and new additions like Cody Lindstrom of Bismarck. Season concerts are held every Thursday at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 4 and 7 p.m.

a premiere social event that supports cancer services at Trinity Health. This annual event is not only a great day of golf, food and camaraderie among women, it also helps the Trinity Health Foundation support the Cancer Care Center.

June 12 Downtown Summer Wine Walk Downtown, 5 p.m.

Join us for a night of wine, art and fashion in downtown Minot.

Tickets are $50 per person. Visit www.downtownminot.com for more information.

June 19 Midsummer Night Festival Scandinavian Heritage Park, 5 p.m.

Call 702-852-9161 for more information.

June 15 18th Annual Building Hope Golf Tournament Souris Valley Golf Course, 10 a.m.

The Trinity Health Foundation hosts the Building Hope Golf Tournament,

June 17 and 18 Magic City Rib Fest North Dakota State Fair Pub Visit www.magiccityribfest.com for more information.

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The need for speed Visitors and residents alike can feed their need for speed at the Magic City International Dragway (MCID) in Minot.

Located at the east end of the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, MCID is a one-eighth-mile asphalt, International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) sanctioned drag strip. They use a Compulink timing system. All runs are logged and individually printed for racers.

The current schedule for 2015 is: • May 16 and 17 — Test and Tune • May 23 and 24 — Memorial Classic • June 6 and 7 — MCID Spring Nationals (IHRA Ironman Race on Saturday) • June 20 and 21 — Summer Kickoff • July 4 and 5 — Independence Classic • Aug. 8 and 9 — Hot August Nationals • Aug. 15 and 16 — End of Summer Nationals • Sept. 4 to 6 — Motor Magic Event •Sept. 19 and 20 —MCID Season Finals

An open Test and Tune is held every Saturday and Sunday, with a Jackpot race on Saturdays, and a Street Car/Bike Shootout on Saturday evenings, if enough people want to participate and time permits. Sunday is also the points racing day. These races are tracked by points during the season, with the winners announced at the endof-season banquet. Prizes, including a trophy and embroidered jacket, are awarded to the winners from each class.

Out-of-town visitors and racers can take advantage of the many features offered by the MCID, including camping on the grounds, as well concessions.

There are numerous hotels outside the grounds for those who don’t want to stay on site, as well as a variety of restaurants to choose from. There are no restrictions on the number of times you can enter and leave the Dragway once you’ve paid your admission.

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SHARP EATS #

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How to support a local to global food connection

By Jenn Sharp A new website and app makes it easy to understand issues regarding global food.

Ethical Eats is a place to find information about everything from emissions to treatment of workers in the global food supply chain. It also offers a directory to find Saskatchewan businesses that provide fair trade, local and/or organic products.

Fair trade standards help protect workers’ basic rights, ensuring health and safety standards and that child labour is not used. Local and organic food helps protect workers’ health, the environment and supports the economy.

The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC), a coalition of organizations involved in international development, made the site. Communications officer Robbi Humble says Ethical Eats fits SCIC’s mandate.

“A lot of these issues are pretty strongly rooted issues that have been around for many decades. They’re big problems that we’re trying to address so the content isn’t likely going to change drastically.”

Biodiversity is important to the SCIC. There are less seed varieties than ever before and some companies are patenting their seed. Reduced seed varieties mean those living in developing countries have less control over their food.

“When we have less seed varieties, there’s more susceptibility to crop failure and to disease,” says Humble.

The general safety of genetically modified foods for human health is questioned, too.

Many of the genetically modified crops are better suited to large scale, industrial farming.

This type of farming operation leads to land grabs in developing countries where people may be pushed off their land to make way for export crops.

“We’re trying to promote ways to support small scale family farms because that’s who is producing the majority of the worlds’ food and that’s the people who are most often going to bed hungry which is a complete oxymoron,” she says.

The website encourages people to explore these different issues and how they’re connected to the different foods we buy every day.

“We know ‘ethical’ consumption is not a foolproof plan, it’s not a complete solution. But what we’re trying to do with this tool is allow people to take some small actions that they do

have control over.”

It’s easy to feel disconnected from the global issues about food production, says Humble.

“But we do eat food and we do have control over what type of systems we support. When we buy local, fair trade and organic, those are ways we can support better options.”

Those options include a local to global connection: supporting producers at home and fair trade overseas. It’s an easy way to help agricultural communities, and the knowledge and skills of their food providers, prosper.

“Food really does connect us all.”

Find the website at ethicaleats.ca. A free mobile app is also available. SCIC welcomes qualifying businesses to join the directory, and encourages people to ask grocery stores to stock more fair trade and locally sourced goods.

To find out more about fair trade certified products in Canada, visit fairtrade.ca. World Fair Trade Day is on May 9.

FOODS MOST SUBJECT TO UNETHICAL PRACTICES

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COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE ■ Most often associated with child labour and child slavery SUGAR ■ Huge tracks of land are being converted for sugar cane production and exportation SEAFOOD ■ Emissions associated with sourcing seafood can be huge and many wild fish stocks are depleted GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS ■ Land loss from industrial farming means land isn’t creating local food for local people

WAYS TO SUPPORT MORE ETHICAL OPTIONS ■ Buy organic when you can. One of the important issues is the effects of pesticides on the workers, especially ones that have less protection or less health and safety standards.

“If you don’t want those chemicals going in your body, think about the person who’s having to apply them and what sort of situation they’re in,” says Humble.

■ Look for foods that have a shorter supply chain.

Locally produced foods that are seasonably available have less environmental impact.

■ Look for fair trade and direct trade options for foods not available here such as chocolate, coffee, sugar and tea.

■ Try to introduce more vegetarian meals into your diet – even eating vegetarian twice a week will cut down on the water usage that goes into raising meat.

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D AV I D T H A U B E R G E R : R O A D T R I P S & O T H E R D I V E R S I O N S

Local art enthusiasts gathered at the MacKenzie Art Gallery on May 1 for the official opening of David Thauberger: Road Trips & Other Diversions.

The new exhibition features 70 paintings, prints and ceramic works created by the nationally recognized Regina-based artist from 1971 to 2009. The works are drawn from more than 30 public and private collections across Canada.

Thauberger is best known for his iconic paintings of vernacular architecture.

The exhibition was co-curated by Sandra Fraser, associate curator at the Mendel Art Gallery, and Timothy Long, head curator at the MacKenzie Art Gallery.

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Wascana Art Show and Sale Aurora and Prairie Art Guilds.

Free admission.

May 7-8, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

May 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wascana Rehab Centre, 2180 23rd Ave.

MUSIC

Wedn esd ay, M ay 6 Wednesday Night Folk: Women in Song Featuring Katie Miller, MYLA and Annie Burch Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney

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.

Open Jam 6-10 p.m. Eastview Community Centre, 615 6th Ave. The Alley Dawgs Leopold’s, 2330 Albert St. Volbeat, Anthrax, Crobot Brandt Centre 1700 Elphinstone St.

David Garneau: Idle No More and other Quilt Paintings Until May 16. Mata Gallery, 106—2300 Broad St.

Thursd ay, M ay 7 Live music Fat Badger, 1852 Scarth St. DJ Baby Daddy McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St. Friday, M ay 8 Weekly Drum Circle Instruments provided 7:30-9 p.m., The Living Spirit Centre, 3018 Doan Dr. Call Mike, 306-550-3911.

Harry Manx The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. The Sip, 306 Albert St. Johnny McCuaig McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. ABBAmania and Bee Gees ‘Night Fever’ Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Saturd ay, M ay 9 Regina Ladies Choir tea musicale $12 at the door.

Connie Kaldor plays the Exchange on Saturday.

2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Westminster United Church, 3025 13th Ave. Open Acoustic Jam 3:30-8 p.m. Broadway’s Lounge, 1307 Broadway Ave. Live music jam All types of music welcome.

Hosted by Erroll Kinistino.

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

Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Connie Kaldor, Annette Campagne The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Johnny McCuaig McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave. Stillhouse Poets, Kenzie Creative City Centre 1843 Hamilton St.

Albert St. FPG, The Reckless Heroes, Almost Alien, The Black Drapes The Club at The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave. Monday, May 1 1 Monday Night Jazz & Blues: The Ministry of Groove Bushwakker, 2206 Dewdney

Carmina Burana Regina Symphony Orchestra Mosaic Masterworks 8 p.m. Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr.

Billy Grind The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E.

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

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

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

Karaoke McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.

ABBAmania and Bee Gees ‘Night Fever’

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

Ian Kelly, Judith Morrissey Creative City Centre 1843 Hamilton St.

Peter Katz Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Pandacorn O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.

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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.

Reception: May 8, 7-9 p.m.

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

David Thauberger: Paintings and Prints Thauberger creates canvasses that capture snapshots of homes, small-town business, prairie landscapes and deep mountain lakes in vibrant colours and clean, careful lines.

Until June 6. Slate Fine Art Gallery, 2078 Halifax St. 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, 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. Summer Reflections in Contemporary Canadian Fine Art The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts.

Until July 31.

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EVENTS Bigoudi, Mike Keepness and Laureen Marchand Until May 16. Assiniboia Gallery, 2266 Smith 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.

Until Aug. 23. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. --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.

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General Spanky: Mr. Immature CD release Comedian, writer, and facilitator of the non-profit program Healing through Humour, Ian Morrison is using his comedy rap persona to raise money and fight the stigma surrounding mental health.

May 7, 7-9 p.m.

United Way, 1440 Scarth St. The Laugh Shop Live standup every Saturday night, 9:30 p.m.

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Poetry launch Robert Currie and Mark Abley launch their new poetry collections.

May 8, 7 p.m.

Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave.

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Groovin’ Regina Lyric Theatre May 9, 7:30 p.m.

May 10, 2 p.m.

Shumiatcher Theatre, MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

216-2511.

Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. Early Learning Family Centre, Scott Collegiate, 3350 7th Ave. Youth dance with face painting May 8, 5-8 p.m.

Eastview Community Centre, 615 6th Ave.

Living Poets Society Spoken word open mic night Every Tuesday, 9 p.m.

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Saturday, 10 a.m.

Lowes, 4555 Gordon Rd.

DANCING

Friday Night Dancing Hosted by Adult Social Dance Group. $5 per couple includes tea and coffee.

Every Friday, 8-10 p.m.

St Mary’s Anglican Church, 3337 15th 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.

Club 66 Dance Featuring Leon Ochs.

May 8, 8 p.m.-midnight Regina Senior Citizens Centre, 2134 Winnipeg St.

Drop-in basketball May 9, noon-3 p.m.

Eastview Community Centre, 615 6th Ave.

Contemporary Singles Social Club dance May 8, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Eagles Club Hall, 1600 Halifax St.

Family activities Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.

Saskatchewan Science Centre, 2903 Powerhouse Dr.

Regina Ballroom Dancing Club practice dance May 9, 7:30-10:45 p.m.

Lakeview Church Hall, 3200 McCallum Ave.

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MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.

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Midget Wrestling Warriors May 6 The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E.

The Regina Riot women’s football team opens its 2015 season at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday.

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Open House Free lawn bowling lesson for people of all ages.

May 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Regina Lawn Bowling Club, 3820 Victoria Ave. Regina Royal Road Race Hosted by the Jaleta Pacers.

May 9, 8 a.m.

RCMP, 5907 Dewdney Ave. Regina Riot vs. Manitoba

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Stars and Strollers Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Cineplex Odeon Southland Mall, 3025 Gordon Rd. Bake A Difference Combat bullying through bak-

ing; spread kindness with a cookie.

Wednesday, 5-7 p.m.

Sweet Ambrosia Bakeshoppe, 230 Winnipeg St. N. Looming workshop May 6, 5:30-7 p.m.

Eastview Community Centre, 615 6th Ave. 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. Mom and Tot Bored Meetings Hosted by Kate Murray, 306-

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

Al Ritchie Family Wellness Centre, 445 14th Ave. 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.

Eastview Community Centre, 615 6th Ave.

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Mother’s Day Tea and Bake Sale May 9, 2-4 p.m.

Westminster United Church lower hall, 3025 13th Ave.

MUSEUMS

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

Mother’s Day breakfast $12 for adults.

May 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Eagles Hall, 1600 Halifax St.

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

Saturday noon-4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Smarty Pints Pub Trivia Every Sunday, 2 p.m.

The Lancaster, 4529 Gordon Rd.

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

Wascana Marsh Banquet May 12, noon Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr. Tea and Bazaar Baking, crafts and other items for sale.

May 12, 2-4 p.m. Qu’Appelle House, 1425 College Ave.

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.

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

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

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.

Get inked at the Pile O’ Bones Tattoo Convention this weekend at the Conexus Arts Centre.

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Regina Farmers’ Market Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

City Square Plaza, 12th Avenue and Scarth Street RCMP Sergeant Major’s Parade Weekdays, 12:45 p.m.

RCMP Depot Division, 5600 11th Ave. Saskatchewan Children’s Camp Gala Canadian Diabetes Association fundraiser. Dinner, silent auction, entertainment by Jeffery Straker, special guest John Chick (Saskatchewan Roughriders). $100.

May 7, 6-10 p.m.

Queensbury Convention Centre, Evraz Place Mary Donaldson Memorial Lecture Aboriginal Leadership & Education: Our Shared Canadian

Journey, presented by Gabrielle Scrimshaw.

May 7, 7 p.m.

First Nations University, 1 First Nations Way Saskatchewan Fashion Week May 7-9, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.

Sound Stage, 1831 College Ave. Share Your Vision: Interactive design workshop for a revitalization area in Regina A discussion series on how policy, people and design shape our city.

May 7, 7 p.m.

Queen City Hub, 1843 Hamilton St. Taste of Spring May 8-9. Evraz Place, Credit Union Eventplex Spring Bling Fundraiser to support Mackenzie Infant Care Centre.

Appetizers, raffle and more.

For tickets ($10), contact jtonita@reginachamber.com (306-531-4151) or lschneider@ sasktel.net (306-586-6647).

May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Victoria Club, 1300 Victoria Ave. Pile O’ Bones Tattoo Convention May 8, 6-11 p.m.

May 9, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

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

Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr. Real Flea Market and Garage Sale May 9, 9 a.m.

Banner Hall, Evraz Place Flea market May 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Al Ritchie Community Centre, 445 14th Ave. Mother’s Day Strawberry Social Moms get free admission.

May 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Our Lady of Peace Parish, 425 Broad St. N. Microchip clinic $40 per cat or dog. No appointment needed. Proceeds

support Regina Cat Rescue and The Pack Project.

May 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Metro Pet Market, 1637 Victoria Ave. St. Francis school anniversary May 9, noon-3 p.m.

5:30 p.m. dinner fundraiser St. Francis Community School, 45 Mikkelson Dr. Spice Up Your Life Join the Canadian Cancer Society and Safeway in a healthy eating event and learn about swapping salts and fats for healthy spices and herbs. Session features cooking demonstration, free sampling, nutrition information and more.

Free admission; to register, call 1-855-725-0313.

May 9, 1-3 p.m.

George Bothwell Library, Mother’s Day Tea Craft & Bake Sale May 9, 1-4 p.m.

St. James Anglican Church, 1105 Empress St.

Wings Over Wascana Fundraising Dinner Speaker is Myrna Pearman of Ellis Bird Farm. Raffle and silent auction. Buffet dinner.

Proceeds to Wascana Turtle Program in Regina. Tickets $50 — call 306-531-9759.

May 12, 5:30 p.m.

Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Dr. ChewsDay Challenge Drop-in gathering of board game enthusiasts.

Every Tuesday, 6 p.m.-midnight.

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Salgado’s life and work are revealed by his son, Juliano, who accompanied him during his last journeys, and esteemed filmmaker and photographer Wim Wenders.

EVENTS Miss Julie Drama (Thursday-Sunday) Over the course of a midsummer night in Fermanagh in 1890, an unsettled daughter of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy encourages her father’s valet to seduce her. Starring Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton.

Swan Lake Ballet (Sunday, 2 p.m.)

Anthony Dowell’s production of the greatest romantic ballet draws upon the opulence of 1890s Russia.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Comedy/Musical (Saturday, 2 p.m.)

Celebrate Saskatchewan Fashion Week with this luscious, recently restored, Technicolor classic! You’ll marvel at the wonderful fashions, cheer the cleverness of the script,

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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.

scoff at the obliviousness of 1950s censors, and bask in the brilliance of two witty, highstyle chanteuses (Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell) who provoke mischief and intrigue on a fun-ship to France.

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.

Journey to the South Pacific Documentary Narrated by Cate Blanchett, this is a breathtaking ad-

Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain star in Miss Julie, which screens this weekend at the RPL Theatre. venture 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

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Clematis guaranteed not to disappoint

By Sara Williams Clematis are among our most beautiful vines. Some do very well on the Prairies with average care, while others need coddling coupled with protected micro-climate, and yet they still may not survive our winters.

However, in garden centres and nurseries, they all share equal space. So how do you know if the plant you’re getting is ruggedly hardy or needs shelter? Begin with the Latin or botanical name — it’s always listed on the plant tag in italics.

The hybrids of two species, Clematis alpina and Clematis macropetala are among the loveliest and toughest. They vary in height from 2.6 to four metres, climb by means of twinning leaf petioles and bloom

on the previous year’s growth from late spring to early summer. Both need little pruning unless they’re blocking a window or an arbor.

They benefit from being planted in deep, organically enriched soil with a 10 cm layer of organic mulch at their base, and deep watering (to a depth of 45 cm) every two weeks. Bloom is greater if the vine is in sunlight. These clematis are hardy, easy to grow and vigorous. No fuss, no muss.

The alpine clematis (Clematis alpina) is native to Europe and Asia; has bi-ternately compound leaves (meaning each leaf consists of three groups of three leaflets); produces bell-shaped flowers in white, pink or blue and generally reaches a height of two to 2.5 m. Among these cultivars are ‘Ruby’ with deep pink flowers, ‘Willy’ with pale pink flowers with a darker edge, ‘Con-

stance’ with almost red flowers, and ‘Francis Rivis’ and ‘Pamela Jackman’ with blue flowers.

The large petaled clematis (Clematis macropetela), native to China, is slightly taller, generally between 3.6 and four m with bell-shaped flowers. Prairie plant breeders such as Frank Skinner and Stan Zubrowski developed several cultivars. Among the Skinner introductions are ‘Blue Bird’ with lavender blue flowers, ‘Rosy O’Grady’ with long pink pointed sepals, and ‘White Swan’ with flowers as you would expect — snow white. ‘Joe Zary’, honouring one of Saskatoon’s promoters of horticulture, has double purple flowers and was introduced

by Stan Zubrowski of Prairie River. Other Clematis macropetala cultivars include ‘Lagoon’ and ‘Maidwell Hall’ with blue flowers, and ‘Markham’s Pink’ with pink flowers.

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Clematis alpina ‘Willie’.

Golden clematis (Clematis tangutica) and prairie traveler’s joy (Clematis vitalba) are both large, very vigorous, drought tolerant and determinedly hardy. Both are excellent as ground covers for large areas on a sunny exposed hill or bank or for hiding something large and/or ugly such as a neighbour’s deteriorating shed (simply plant it in the cover of darkness). These vines lack social graces so consider carefully where you place them.

A long blooming and slightly more contained cultivar of the golden clematis is ‘Bill MacKenzie’.

Quite different from all of the above are the cultivars of herbaceous Clematis integrifolia and the climbing Clematis jackmanii. They begin growth each spring at ground level and climb to about three m, blooming on the current season’s growth in late summer. Although the roots survive, the aboveground portion is killed to soil level each winter and must be pruned off in early spring. One of the best known of these is ‘Blue Boy’, introduced

by Frank Skinner in 1947. A more recent introduction from Latvia is ‘Pamjat Serdsta’ with light violet flowers.

Try some of these. You won’t be disappointed.

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Loss of intimacy may be medical as well as emotional Q. We’ve been married for three years, together for seven. I’m 34; he’s 41.

I’ve recently lost interest in sex with him, and while I’ve grown frigid, he’s become increasingly distant.

He’s always been very private.

He omits rather than lies. If I ask a direct question, he either refuses to answer or pretends to not hear it.

I usually say whatever I think and feel.

His family life was quite different from mine. He doesn’t have strong emotional attachments to his family (divorced parents). His mother’s been known to be toxic. His relationship with his father is very strained.

He doesn’t have close friends. I’m the only person who knows him well. His own family knows very little about him, as they can be quite self-centered and he’s so private.

I don’t feel the same emotional connection to him and would be happy to remain in a sexless marriage.

I enjoy spending time with him, vacationing, and sharing common interests. I have no interest in leav-

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ing him, but if he wanted to leave, I’d understand.

Confused and Indifferent.

A. Look beyond your differences (which you must’ve seen much earlier in seven years together) and consider why you married this man not so long ago.

Then, remembering also the things that you do enjoy together, get proactive about what’s recently affected your changed feelings.

Given your disinterest in sex, your low-sounding mood and indifference may come from a medical cause, or a gynecological one such as early-diminished estrogen, for which there are treatments and/or natural therapies.

It could be a huge mistake if health issues are involved, to just push your partner away with “frigidity” without probing why it’s happened.

Then, talk out some of your differences with professional guidance, in couples’ counselling.

You need to find out how much these different personalities and backgrounds really matter to your companionship and connection, once you deal with any other contributing factors.

Q. I’m an alcoholic. Three years ago, I quit drinking. Thanks to the ongoing support of my friends at Alcoholics Anonymous, my life has improved and changed in ways I didn’t think possible.

But, I miss my old friends. I have a group of girlfriends whom I’ve known for years. We have annual weekends away and other events during the year.

During my recovery, I haven’t been able to attend all the events because of the drinking. I feel my friends are uncomfortable around me now. No

one asks me how my recovery’s going. They seldom call or email me.

Should I back away or how do I tell them I miss them?

Lost Drinking Friends A. You know too well how important it is for your recovery to avoid the old situations in which alcohol was a major presence.

Your friends know about your recovery, but haven’t had your courage to face their own dependence on alcohol at the group events.

Since it appears that none have come forward individually to get together with you over coffee or an alcohol-free visit, it’s clear that they would still be a negative influence socially.

You’ve already taken the tough road to sobriety and been successful for three years. Don’t risk the contact.

Lean on the reliable support of your AA pals, and any other family and friends who’ve acknowledged and supported your recovery.

One or two of the old friends may one day come around on their own path to recovery. As you know, that has to come of their own choice, in

their own time.

Meanwhile, protect yourself.

Q. My friend is afraid to tell people that he likes others of the same gender.

I don’t know what to do because every time I try to help him overcome his fear of people judging him, he just pushes me away, and I don’t want him to do that.

I want him to be open about his sexuality, and tell others, so he can actually get to know someone without pretending that he doesn’t like them and also pretending that he’s not homosexual.

Caring Friend A. “Caring” is important as a friend, but interfering in this person’s coming out is not your role.

He already knows that you’re aware and comfortable with the fact that he’s gay. But he’s the one who has to take the steps to being open, if and when he chooses.

Back off and respect his right to deal on his own, unless he asks for help.

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By James Romanow For more than a century, the wine of choice among the cognoscenti was German, usually referred to as “Hock” or “Mosel.”

The latter is actually a region so it should be mildly precise, but really all those words promised was a crisp, flavourful, refreshing white wine.

German wines had something of a resurgence in the 1970s, but the cry for France pushed them to the fringes in the last few decades. In fact, I think it was only the tantrums of sommeliers and winemakers that kept the wine on the radar.

Riesling, the main German grape, is an intense, fabulous wine that everyone should have in their cupboard. The cry for dry wine sent it to the bench in the ’90s, but as sweetness levels have crept up in the last decade, people have rediscovered the joys of German wine.

The Germans have started to admit to their

love of partying. (Hint: If a German invites you to a party, you have two choices — flee the country or lose the next three days of your life. I’ve known simple train rides to turn into events that would leave a Roman emperor breathless.) It was only a matter of time before their wine packaging reflected their celebratory style of living.

Crazy Life is a wine with madcap labelling. It took me a few minutes to figure out the name of the stuff. It’s a rivaner pinot grigio cross that has the quaff-ability of PG with the crisp edgy flavours of rivaner.

There’s a great sort of lemon-lime candy flavour with a slightly herbal finish. If ever there was a wine for Asian food, this is it.

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