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Janet Chow says if she sees something in a greenhouse she likes, she will find a spot for it in her yard (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

Green is the colour

Silverwood couple take award to new heights

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Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express

he yard of Dr. Lyn and Janet Chow is unlike most others in Saskatoon. While the majority are Saskatchewan flat, the Chows have

a steep elevation from their patio to a gazebo high above. It is stunning.

The reconstruction of the yard began approximately 20 years ago when the Chows moved into the Silverwood home. At the time there was a rotting cedar wall and a steep slope of lawn heading to the top.

Piece by piece, perennial by perennial, the yard took shape. There is no lawn in either the front or back of the house. Janet laughs when she says her husband, a Saskatoon dentist, didn’t want to cut grass.

The Chows’ yard is this year’s winner of the Saskatoon Horticultural Society

Make it a Sunday Tradition

(SHS) Home Grounds competition. It will be featured in two upcoming tours.

Janet Chow comes from a background in gardening, but isn’t a grower, she stresses. Her father was a silent partner in Coronation Gardens on Valley Road.

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I went to visit my daughter and son-inYou want an editorial? I get sick of law. Then while driving back to Ottawa people droning on about the city’s im- from Toronto and a Blue Jays game, I perfections. These tend to be transplants read them out loud. We had a few good or cyclists. There are a lot of things laughs and it made the four-hour drive wrong with this city and presumably quite enjoyable. I’ve got another colevery other one. When outsiders come lection started for my next visit there.” in and put the boots to us, it raises my (Comment: I am blushing and I bet Ken hackles. It’s like a sports team. Even will as well.) when a teammate screws up, you have ***** his back. I love my city. End of edito“I would like to party like it is the rial.

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Milton Taylor has passions for photography, golf Milton Taylor opened Imagery Photography in 1977 (Photo Supplied)

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ilton Taylor is a he settled in 1982, and now, professional photogsince 2002, the studio’s home rapher who wants his has been on Duchess Street. customers to produce the widest The location was somewhat smiles possible. ironic because of the nearness He launched Imagery Photo the Robin Hood mills where tography 37 years ago and, at his grandfather, father, brother 64, is Saskatoon’s senior among and uncle were once employed. studio photographers. From the He’s witnessed the amazing early fascination and through changes in technology. a steep learning curve, he has “The 35-mm camera is so gained national recognition. He versatile today. All you need is has served on Saskatchewan the camera, a laptop computer People and national boards with the and you’re in business,” he Professional Photographers of said.

Canada and, in 2007, he won the organizaHe adapts to new equipment, but tion’s Prix De La Citation Award. he’s still old-style in doing business. In There were interesting influences along handling weddings, family portraits and the way. business portraits, it’s always a matter of “I was fascinated by what Jerry Horbay consultation, choosing indoors or outdoors, could do with a camera and he got me the colours and the environments. About reading the photography magazines,” said 60 per cent of Imagery’s clients are repeat Taylor. “While I was a student at the Uni- customers. That can be attributed to his versity of Saskatchewan, I was paid $2 a dedication to customer service. picture by The Sheaf, the student newspaHis passion for golf was fuelled just per, and $2 a picture by The Commentator, recently when he followed Saskatchewan a community weekly. professional star Graham DeLaet in a “I was also lucky enough to spend a Saskatoon appearance on behalf of the couple of years with Gene Hattori at his Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital Foundaf11 studios. He had a great eye and was a tion. valued mentor. I spent another year and a “Graham played a hole with many half with the University of Saskatchewan’s guests, was always obliging, and I was beaudio-visual department, another valuable hind the camera. We photographed, printed experience.” and framed 150 pictures in the one day,” Taylor took the plunge with Imagery said Taylor. in May 1977, “starting with a camera and Six years ago, Taylor did a similar $1,000, and getting a big boost from Ian golf event when Mike Weir was visiting McGilp, who wrote a business plan that Saskatoon. seemed to find favour with the bank and None of it happens without two valued others.” employees — Betty Weller, who has been His first studio was on Victoria Avenue. with Imagery for 25 years, and Brenda His second was onJames Morgan Avenue, where Spork, a graduate of a recognized photogJW11689.G21

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raphy school who has been there for 17.

Taylor says it was his mother, Margaret, and his older brother, Paul, who became inspirational figures in his life.

“My mother had a Grade 3 education, had a job in a hospital laundry and her work ethic was enormous. Her dream for Paul and me was that we leave Saskatoon and the world around us a better place than the way we found it,” said Taylor.

That’s why Taylor has found ways and means to put more smiles on more faces simply through community service.

In March 2014, he was honoured with the Community Leadership Award at the SABEX awards.

Leadership Saskatoon, sponsors of the honour, recognized the roles Taylor has played in citizen engagement, collaboration, inclusion, diversity and lifelong learning.

He has been on the board of Care and Share for 12 of the 17 years it has been serving inner-city schools in Saskatoon.

“The Saskatoon Progress Club launched the program and it was easy to get hooked.

The cycle of poverty can only be broken by education. We want the current generation of children to stay in school, learn to be productive and became role models for others.”

He’s there for the traditional Christmas turkey dinners they take into the community schools. And he’s most proud of the management of a dignity fund “where a school coordinator can draw from an allotted fund to help children buy shoes, underwear, sweaters, even a swimming suit if they want to enrol in swimming. It is our job to keep filling the needs of the children and the community school coordinators have a pulse on what is happening.”

Taylor was also the one who approached Mayor Don Atchison and asked about getting city space on Third Avenue to begin a vegetable garden on behalf of the food bank.

“Three houses were torn down, the space was empty, and the reality was that we had to reclaim the soil. The first year, we grew mostly potatoes. Last year, we harvested 19,500 pounds of corn, squash and root vegetables. Everyone wins. It’s good for the City of Saskatoon and the food bank to be proactive. The food is good for their clients, good for the volunteers at the site and it’s a good-looking space instead of an eyesore.”

He’s been a longtime Kinsmen member and was the photographer who shot the first Kinsmen Telemiracle back in 1977.

He stays active in K-40. He’s been a director of the North Saskatoon Business Association, a director of Tourism Saskatoon, and a board member at the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club.

Since his brother Paul was one of the originals of the Saskatoon Jazz Society and the ensuing ownership of the summer festival, Taylor has been a festival volunteer for 15 years. Paul is now retired after a career in real estate.

“The magic light for taking pictures is before sunrise and after sunset. The light is natural, the colours are soft, warm, red and orange, and the faces stand out. It works so beautifully in the summer months, but the same effects can work in the winter, too.”

It’s been a time of magic moments for Taylor, most behind the camera. He is the father of two sons, Scotty (Melissa) and Darby, and relishes a new role as grandfather for a granddaughter, Ella. He lives by the motto, “treasure life.”

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Many duplexes and semi-detached homes have been built in core neighbourhoods over the last few years, including this development on King Crescent in City Park.

New homes, old neighbourhoods City working on new infill housing guidelines

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Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express

nfill housing, love it or not, is here to stay. It’s just a matter of doing it right, say city and community officials.

“Generally, the 50-year plan for Saskatoon…has to happen,” said Mike McKague, president of the Nutana Community Association.

“Otherwise, financially, we can’t build our overpasses….(and) the city can’t afford a world-class transit system,” among other things, he said.

The future must include improvement and densification in the core neighbourhoods, said McKague. Some residents would rather not see more densification, but that’s short-sighted, he added.

“It’s got to happen, even though it might not be perfect.”

McKague advocates for infill guidelines that specifically address the unique aspects of each neighbourhood. For example, guidelines for Nutana and City Park should be different from those for Haultain or Exhibition. Lot size, parking, street widths and neighbourhood character should all be addressed, he said.

Furthermore, new residents and greater density bring better amenities, such as grocery stores, along with them.

“Generally, although there are outliers, people know this is coming and it’s fine,” said McKague.

Charlie Clark gets a lot of not-entirely positive comments on infill housing.

Indeed, it’s one of the main issues he hears

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about as city councillor for Ward 6.

Ward 6 includes a number of core areas, such as Buena Vista, Haultain and Nutana, which have seen plenty of new housing going up over the last few years.

“Over the last four or five years, it has definitely been a very consistent area of concern,” said Clark in an interview.

“In a lot of people’s minds, they think what we’re doing is trying to add density to the city.

“While a couple of the measures will have some density impact, really what I think is one of the biggest urgent needs is to regulate what’s already happening . . . to put in guidelines to ensure what’s being built better fits into neighbourhoods.”

Those new guidelines are under development at City Hall, and phase one has already been passed. On May 5, council approved garden and garage suites on a discretionary basis: every suite of this kind must be expressly approved.

However, the largest part of the infill policy — and the more controversial — will go to council this fall. It can roughly be divided into two pieces: fourplex development and single-family and duplex development.

Should the policy be approved, fourplexes would be allowed on corner lots in certain locations, also on a discretionary basis.

Some residents of core areas don’t like the idea, saying it adds too much density and potential parking problems on their blocks.

To date, however, much of the uproar in core communities has come because of du-

plex development. Some blocks in Buena Vista can have three or four new duplexes or semi-detached homes.

Clark says the new regulations would make it easier to build two smaller homes by allowing for lot subdivision, which has been difficult to do in the past.

“The current proliferation of duplexes, I think, is an unintended consequence of the 70-per-cent rule,” he said, wherein lots smaller than 70 per cent of the average size of a block’s lots are not allowed.

Once that rule is abolished, builders will have the freedom to split 50-foot lots and build two smaller homes instead of one large duplex.

Single-family infill homes can also be large in comparison with the other houses on the block. People often object to big two stories looming over old bungalows, shutting out sunlight and affecting privacy, noted Clark. Therefore, the size of the building is another issue that is being addressed in the new regulations.

Sidewalls can now be up to eight metres high, but the new proposal is for a six-metrehigh sidewall, with a 45-degree angled roof allowed above that. The new guidelines would also allow for front porches to add character at the street level, added Clark.

“It’s balancing the rights of the existing property owners versus the rights of the property owner of the sites to be developed, to build what they want on their property,” said Clark. “I think the guidelines in the report are quite strong.”

McKague would like to see additional

guidelines directing how high a house’s main floor can be off street level. Many homes in Nutana have four or five steps to the front door; some infills have 10, which disrupts street level integrity.

“Good infill designs would respect that,” he added.

There has been a great deal of discussion, much of it spurred by community associations, which deserve credit for bringing a thoughtful approach to the discussion around infill, said Clark.

“This isn’t an anti-infill discussion,” added Clark. “There’s some great infill out there (but also) whole blocks being transformed right before our eyes.

“We’re hoping to preserve that value and that character for the long-term integrity of the city. So it’s really important.”

Infill generally positive

Alan Wallace, director of planning and development for the City, said infill development is generally positive, since it refreshes neighbourhoods and replaces aging homes that are beyond renovation.

The city wants to encourage investment in the core neighbourhoods, which Wallace said are relatively healthy compared to those in other cities. There is a unique tree canopy, relatively high owner occupancy, no abandonment and even growth.

However, he said, infill “has to be done better. We’re getting a lot of complaints about infill housing . . . being out of scale, out of character. . . .

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City continues consultations

Infill investment desirable, said city official Jarlath Currie, owner/broker at Select Realty, sells a lot of new homes, both in new and old neighbourhoods. He notes that there is a bit of a glut right now in semi-detached homes in the $600,000 to $750,000 range, but there are a number of reasons for that.

For one, city lots were fairly hard to come by a couple of years ago, driving builders increasingly into the core.

For another, not everyone has the pockets for an infill home. Homes in the $400,000 range sell quickly, but all homes in the higher price ranges take longer to sell, new or not. Additionally, a huge part of the Saskatoon market — new Canadians — are looking for homes, generally speaking, in new subdivisions.

“It’s simple economics, supply and demand,” said Currie.

In addition, infill lots are expensive.

A builder will pick up a lot for perhaps $300,000, pay for the entire property up front (the City accepts down payments on lots), add services and then start building.

“You have to put something fairly substantial on the lot to be able to make any sort of money. That’s why you’re seeing this size and price of a property,” said Currie. “If you want new in a mature neighbourhood, you’re paying that premium.”

Older people tend to make up most of the market for infills. They are seeking Lots of choices new properties requiring less maintenance, Lately, a large number of semi-detached along with smaller yards. homes in core neighbourhoods have come By comparison, older houses can JW11658.G21 James on the market. be problematic, particularly those with (Continued from page 4) “Infill has had no negative effect on property values, but the neighbouring property (owners) tend to feel their quality of life has been affected.”

The City does have a housing-density target. At present, roughly 83 per cent of the city’s growth is in new areas, and 15 per cent is in infill. The new target is 70 to 30.

“We have a lot of opportunities for that.

We have a lot of vacant sites within Circle Drive,” said Wallace, noting there were more than 300 vacant sites at last count.

However, the communities’ and builders’ views remain somewhat divergent.

The main two issues are sidewall height and length.

Builders say too-stringent regulations may stifle investment, while residents want stricter controls “We have to try to get these two sides closer together,” said Wallace. “The builders are telling us there has to be a consideration for the market and we can’t turn the tap off here.

“We can’t stifle the market. We’re trying to do the opposite here.”

More consultation is to come. City administration will meet with stakeholders again in the fall, and then take the proposals to council.

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Side-by-side single family homes are being completed on First Street in Buena Vista.

An independently-built home is under construction on 15th Street in Nutana.

100-year-old basements that have seen better days, noted Currie.

“A lot of these 100-year-old houses are just not worth renovating — or saving, for that matter,” said Currie, adding that flipping homes, for that reason, has fallen out of favour in Saskatoon.

“To that extent, it’s practical to get into a newer house, even if people like the old charm.”

Currie sees long-term potential in infill housing. From a commuting perspective, there is great appeal to being in a core area, he said.

“There will be more demand in the future.”

Lacy Watson of Re/Max is selling two new homes on First Street in Buena Vista, where the builder has decided to build two homes instead of a duplex. The homes have separate entrances for potential legal income suites.

With duplexes, rental suites are not an option; they are not legal, since they turn the property into a fourplex, said Watson. The rental potential will help buyers afford such homes, while adding density to the neighbourhood, she said.

“Infill builds like these, with legal basement suite potential, is exactly what the city needs,” said Watson.

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Award-winning yard She said friends and neighbours told organizers of the tours about the yard.

She said she didn’t know about the SHS competition until they came knocking on her door. She is flattered that her yard was selected as the winner.

“It’s really rewarding because you never know if you are doing a good thing or not because I am really not a grower. I just grow whatever I feel like.”

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Reservations must be made before 5 p.m. on July 25. Call Marj at 306-249-1329 or Shirley at 306-382-4061 for more information.

Self-guided tour (Continued from page 1) She ran the business for two years before it was sold seven or eight years ago.

She said bedding plants weren’t her thing. Creating a beautiful landscape clearly is.

“I guess it just comes natural to my husband and me,” she said. “We just like playing in the yard, not so much in growing bedding plants. It’s a yard you can do whatever you want in.”

She says she loves to add pieces every year.

“I am kind of a hoarder with plants,” she said with a laugh. “If I see something in a greenhouse I like, I will bring it home

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and find a spot for it. That is why there is no definite plan for my yard. So it’s ever changing.”

Among the features that stand out are a dry creek, a pond, and winding steps to the top where a gazebo overlooks the yard below. The retaining walls are built from a product made of recycled car parts. There appears to be hundreds of them, with each weighing 180 pounds. The Chows have managed to use their old fireplace in the design.

Janet said she likes plants with big leaves as reminders of Hong Kong. She likes evergreens because of the colour they provide during the long winters here.

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“Nerds” unite for annual Blitz festival

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aura Petrishen-Ha calls Saskatoon Blitz a “nerd fest” — and she’s proud of that descrip-

tion.

Petrishen-Ha is the event director and founder of Saskatoon Blitz, a pop culture, anime, science fiction, comic and gaming convention that caters to the so-called nerd and geek community. The event is growing in popularity, and is expected to attract about 3,000 people to Prairieland Park on July 26 and July 27.

Presented by Saskatoon Love Love Anime Group Inc. (SLLAG Inc.), the fourth annual Saskatoon Blitz will feature all-day anime screenings, panel presentations, exhibitors and special guests.

“We’ve got a full-fledged video game room. For the first year, we’re going to have gaming tournaments like some of the bigger gaming conventions,” said Petrishen-Ha. This year’s special guests include Lauren Tom, a film and television actress whose voice work was featured on shows such as Futurama, King of the Hill and Teen Titans, and Sugar Lyn Beard, who is known for her work in Beyblade, Sailor Moon and Care Bears. Los Angeles-based actors Darrel Guilbeau and Christine Marie Cabanos will also be in attendance.

Other special guests include illustrator Mike Rooth, cosplay entrepreneur Kay Pike and Carson Demmans and Jason Sylvestre, the authors of the book You Might Be From Saskatchewan If. In addition to participating in panel presentations, the convention’s special guests will be signing autographs and taking part in photo shoots.

“You can get a picture with your favourite guest,” said Petrishen-Ha. Petrishen-Ha is also “really excited” about the cosplay aspect of the event (cosplay is basically what it sounds like – people dressing up in costumes to represent their favourite characters or the characters they feel that they resemble).

Though it’s not a requirement to attend the event, Petrishen-Ha encour-

ages people to come in costume.

“We’ve also got a costume contest that 8th Street Books & Comics is looking after for us. They’re sponsoring it, so there will be some cool prizes,” she said.

“Basically, there’s three categories. There’s best dressed, there’s best dressed group and then there’s also a skit component this year. So there’ll be some people in costumes playing their characters, so it should be pretty entertaining, I think, to watch.”

Petrishen-Ha has her costumes picked out for the two days of Saskatoon Blitz; she will be wearing a Dragon Ball Z costume on July 26, while on July 27 she will dress up as Belle from Beauty and the Beast.

“It is definitely a place where you will see probably 90 per cent of everyone will be in costume,” she said.

“Costumes are always encouraged.”

Saskatoon Blitz’s roots go back to 2009, when Petrishen-Ha organized a smaller anime-focused event (anime is Japanese animation). PetrishenHa said she started Saskatoon Blitz because she’s “always been a bit of a geek,” and she’s a fan of anime, comic books, science fiction and games. Saskatoon Blitz grew out of her desire to gather with likeminded people.

“I found that there really wasn’t anything at the time in Saskatoon to kind of unite everybody together and to sort of build a community,” she said.

“I mean, yes, you could run into other people at the comic book shop, but you don’t really go up to strangers and start talking and being like, ‘Let’s hang out.’ So I created it because I wanted a space for everybody who likes those things to feel like they belong, but also to feel like they have someone they can talk to.”

Tickets for Saskatoon Blitz 2014 can be purchased at 8th Street Books & Comics, Amazing Stories, Collector’s Edge Comics and Games, Collector’s Lane, Dragon’s Den Games, Next Level Game Exchange and Unreal City. For more information about the event, visit www.saskblitz. com.

Riabko playing two shows at The Bassment on July 25 Kyle Riabko (Photo Supplied)

Ned Powers Saskatoon Express he doors to The Bassment, home of the Saskatoon Jazz Society, don’t usually swing open during July and August.

But when Don Griffith, the society’s artistic director, found out Kyle Riabko was coming home for a visit, the temptation for two concerts on a single night was too much to resist.

Riabko, most recently the star of a Broadway production, What’s It’s All About? Bacharach Reimagined, has a Bassment sellout guaranteed on July 25 at 8 p.m. and a second show, at 10:30 p.m., has now been added.

Riabko’s father, Mitch, a director with the jazz society, and Griffith have been talking for the last 18 to 20 months about creating a performance night for Riabko.

“I’ve known Kyle for about 10 years. He once opened for me on the festival stage,” said Griffith. “He’d be a remarkable catch for us at The Bassment, but because of his performing schedule in New York, it isn’t

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always easy to book an artist with his talent.

But when Kyle decided to come home for a holiday, his dad and I worked it out.”

Riabko will sing, play guitar and maybe play some piano.

Riabko, 26, appeared in the New York production of Spring Awakening in 2008, toured in the United States with it in 2009, and joined the production of Hair in 2010.

Then he created the Bacharach phenom, which might be considered a rearrangement of piano songs for the guitar.

“We were working on a musical project in the studio, I was in the vocal booth, he was in the piano booth, and there we were, ebbing and flowing together,” Riabko told the New York Times.

Riabko has been playing guitar since he was 10, began jamming at Bud’s on Broadway, and after turning professional, has toured with BB King, James Brown, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Keb Mo, Jason Mraz and Maroon 5.

Tickets are available in advance from the www.bassment.ca

Picnic planned to honour veterans

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also National Peacekeepers’ Day. The CROH group always does some t may be logistically impossible to kind of event near the Sherbrooke home hold an air show honouring veterans on Acadia, so it seemed to be the logical this year, but Brian Swidrovich is not location. letting that hold him back from staging an “We can’t just go a year without doing event. something,” said Swidrovich in an interSwidrovich, the volunteer director of view.

Canada Remembers Our Heroes, has or“(But) with no budget and no time, it ganized Picnic in the Park with Heroes for was hard to do something that could comAug. 9, noon to 4 p.m., at Herzberg Park pete with the air show.” behind Cardinal Leger School. The date is However, the afternoon in the park

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should still be entertaining, while allowing veterans to mingle with Saskatoon residents.

A parade of heroes will take place at 1 p.m., “recognizing the service and sacrifice” of war veterans as well as police officers, firefighters and others who risk their lives in the service in our community, said Swidrovich. Otherwise, formalities like speeches will be kept to a minimum.

There will also be entertainment, with 1940s era music; a barbecue hosted by 107

Spitfire cadets; and a 20-foot giant colouring book-style mural depicting military events and groups.

“Kids can colour this giant thing and learn about military history at the same time,” said Swidrovich.

He anticipates about 2,000 people may attend, and encourages families to bring picnics and shake hands with the veterans in attendance.

Swidrovich hopes the air show will return in 2015.

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Let the bidding begin on new bridge project Question: We heard a lot ready to go. about the Parkway Bridge/ The detention area is comTraffic Bridge project this plete with video and audio spring. Where are we in the recording. There is a stateconstruction process now? of-the-art weapons training Mayor Atchison: The area so officers won’t have to Request for Qualifications drive out in the country to the (RFQ) is just going out now. I range. So that will save time believe there are many comas well. panies from around the world Question: I was downtown that would be interested in this recently and put a toonie into project. It is the first of its kind a meter. It didn’t register any in Canada that bundles two Ask the Mayor time. I wasn’t sure what to bridges and adjacent roadways do. I had a pen and paper, so into one major infrastructure I left a note on my windshield. project. This is the second P3 project for What do you recommend in a case like Saskatoon. The first was the new civic this?

Operations Centre in the southwest. That’s Mayor Atchison: It sounds like your where we’ll house the transit buses and reader did exactly what they should have move the city yards. We are the first city done. Take and pen and paper and put a in Canada to have two P3 projects. After note on the windshield saying their money the City’s experts assess the Request for hadn’t gone through. The system we have Qualifications, they will narrow it down to now will not be the system we have in the three companies. Those three companies future. The City is in the process of changwill look at how they wish to design and ing right now. And before long you will build the bridges. be able to pay by coin, credit card, debit Let me talk about the Traffic Bridge for card, city pass and your smart phone. So a moment. The new Traffic Bridge will be you will have numerous options available a bridge similar to what we currently have, to you. but not exactly the same — sympathetic in Question: Would a commissionaire design to what we have there today. It will honour a note on a windshield? have two wide lanes for vehicles, includMayor Atchison: I can’t speak for ing emergency vehicles and buses and a each commissionaire, but I think most are three-metre wide lane on both sides for understanding. Now if there was a note on cyclists and pedestrians. every car on the block, that might be a difThe companies may come up with ferent story (laughing). I think in that case, different ideas for the design, so we’ll the commissionaire would start writing see. When we built Circle Drive South, tickets for everyone.

I thought there was only one way to do Question: Your Worship, thank you the design and bridge. Turns out there for all your hard work. My question are many different designs and methods, is in regards to the naming of the new so we’ll have to see what the companies south bridge. How is that coming along? propose for the Parkway Bridge as well.

The bridge signs have been blank for There is a lot of innovation out there. After some time now. the companies bring us the designs and Mayor Atchison: The bridge is called the City chooses three for the final design, the Circle Drive South Bridge. And right those companies will go away and price now it is fine the way it is. We have a their projects. The best price usually wins. lot of other work to do. The Parkway That decision is still a few months away.

Bridge/Traffic Bridge project are two Question: The new police station of- examples. So I would say this isn’t one ficially opened last week. What are your of our high priorities. The No. 1 priority thoughts on it? right now is making sure we have better Mayor Atchison: This facility has a roads in Saskatoon with the $50 million tremendous number of efficiencies built we are investing this year in roads, sideinto it. We are going to save more than walks and back alleys. I appreciate your $1 million a year in rent alone because question, but it’s not right at the top of personnel are coming from at least 11 dif- the list of things that need to be done. ferent locations in the city. All our police vehicles will be parked underground.

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Hi Reena, restaurant and loved it. What I recently read one of your are the herbs used to flavour tips indicating that newspait? — Arial per can be used as compost.

Dear Arial, It was my understanding Focaccia is a wonderful alterthat only black and white native to garlic bread and pairs newspaper should be used as well with pasta dishes. In addicompost. Please clarify. — tion to topping the bread with Maureen mushrooms, parmesan cheese, Dear Maureen, green or red onions and/or Like so many other topics tomatoes, sprinkle one or more in this world, there is controof the following herbs onto Household versy that goes along with it. bread to give it bursts of flavour: Solutions Composting is no exception. rosemary, garlic, pepper, basil, According to www.epa.gov/ oregano and/or salt. compost, the American government does Hello Reena, not specify whether newspaper ink must be I need advice on a stubborn carpet exclusively black. Many gardening experts stain. The carpet is a medium beige coagree that modern print ink is no longer lour and I found a dark stain on it under toxic and, therefore, safe to use in gardens. our couch. I do not know what the stain For maximum compost activity to occur, is, but it looks like cola, coffee or some combinations of green (nitrogen) and brown other dark liquid was spilled. I tried (carbon) are recommended, but even the cleaning it with a mixture of dish soap, ratio of brown to green cannot be agreed vinegar and water, but after soaking and upon. Therefore, experiment to make scrubbing, the stain is still there. It is a sure that the compost heats up properly. little bit lighter, but still obvious. Can you Newspaper falls under the category of please help me? — Angie brown compost matter, as do corn stalks, Dear Angie, dry leaves and straw. Examples of green Here is a favourite formula from my first compost: grass clippings, coffee grounds book. I have changed the amounts someand food scraps. what and used this formula many times for Dear Reena, pet, food and plant stains. In my experience, I tried focaccia bread at an Italian no damage has ever occurred and the results

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have surpassed any of the commercial cleaning agents. However, use at your own risk. You may want to test a small area of carpet before applying the recipe. Some stains are impossible, but coffee and cola are not difficult to remove.

Step 1: Mix together half-tsp. clear dish soap and one cup warm water. Blot (do not scrub) onto stain and leave for five minutes.

Pat area dry using a white towel.

Step 2: Mix together one-half cup hydrogen peroxide and 2 tbsp. ammonia. Dip white towel in solution and blot onto stain.

Cover the stain with clear plastic wrap and weigh down with heavy books. Make sure that the books are not touching the carpet because if the book gets wet, the dye from the paper can seep onto the carpet. Leave 12 hours.

Step 3: Blot dry.

Step 4: Blot with warm water and dry two or three times.

Step 5: Air dry.

Step 6: When dry, blot with white vinegar and leave. The area should be a little wetter than damp, which means that you may need to double the recipe if the stain is large.

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Here’s what I do for an alternative to regular s’mores. Take an ice cream cone and

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You’ll be tickled with these ribs Kelly Crozier and his son, Braeden, are at the farmers’ market on Saturday and Sunday (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express elly Crozier took dry ribs to a potluck dinner in December 2012. A year later, he was selling them through his company, Kickers Foods Inc. “I call it the happy accident,” Crozier said with a laugh. “We were doing some potluck dinners around Christmastime.

I like to try different things and throw it out there. This time I happened to make some spiced up or flavoured dry ribs. And people really liked them and asked if I could make them some. That’s where it started.”

When Kickers launched, the ribs were being produced in Crozier’s kitchen. One hundred kilograms of ribs were being made in two fryers.

“It got too insane. It was getting way too consuming and seven days a week.”

He put away the fryers and moved to the Food Centre at the University of Saskatchewan.

“I brought in my stuff and got a grant for developing the products to where I wanted them to be. That is where they are produced now.”

From the Food Centre, he can produce 2,200 kilograms of ribs during a one-week run.

“The equipment is all federally regulated.

They have CFI (Canadian Food Inspection) agents on site pretty much at all times. They come through and check the rooms before we start to make sure all the products we are using or the equipment we are using is appropriately cleaned.”

Crozier said he doesn’t sacrifice quality to make his ribs.

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“We’ve all had ribs that we bought and you spend $10 or $15 and they are 90 per cent fat and bread. When I got into the development side, they said, ‘Oh, you’re paying too much for your meat. You should get a cheaper cut of meat.’ No, people want to have real meat. They don’t want to be tasting just fat and gristle and breading.”

He said he loves experimenting with flavour.

“People are keen on the extra hot, and a little afraid of the hot honey garlic at first – until they try it,” he said. “It is not as though we are out to blow people away with heat. That is not what Kickers is about. We have good balances between flavour and, if there is some heat, it is not obnoxious to the point where you can’t enjoy it.

“I love a little bit of heat in food. But I think we have all had that experience where you go to a bar and you order the hot wings and you can’t even finish them because there is straight cayenne thrown on them. And that’s not enjoyable. Yeah, you can do it. There has to be a good balance between the quality of the product. I think people will tolerate more heat if the flavour is there.”

With six varieties of ribs, he said there are also choices for people who don’t want to bring on the heat.

Kickers are currently available in 18 locations, including the farmers’ market and Shop Easy on Seventh Avenue North in Saskatoon.

They are also available at several restaurants.

“Restaurants are hit and miss because a lot of the restaurants and bars want fast – four minutes in and out – so they tend to use oil to create that. You can’t put these ribs in oil. It just kills the flavour and the coating.”

Crozier started selling his ribs at the farmers’ market at the beginning of the year. He said it was a perfect place to introduce his product because of the instant feedback when customers try a sample.

“It’s a fairly unique product. It’s something you really have to get people to try. And once they try it they have that wow phase, and I love that. I love when people try it for the first time and they are thinking, ‘Yeah, yeah, just another dry rib. Whatever.’ They pop it in their mouth and go, ‘Oh my, it’s good.’

“Those are the kinds of things that are exciting. That is how I primarily got it started with all the stores. I just went and dropped off samples. (I said), ‘No commitment. Just try it out; tell me what you think. If you want to talk, we will talk further.’ ” Crozier is pleased with the response. A couple of weeks ago he experimented with three pulled pork varieties and a brisket. He used patrons of the farmers’ market as his beta group.

“I’m having fun with it, growing it,” he said. “It’s growing faster than I expected. We’re pretty much on track for our financial goals for the year.”

Kickers is at the farmers’ market on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, email kckickers@gmail.com or search for Kickers Foods Inc. on Facebook.

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Cam Hutchinson & Friends: Things could be worse; you could be Mike Duffy • A Saskatchewan talking head was lamenting the injury to Chris Getzlaf and the departures of Weston Dressler and Geroy Simon: “The Riders don’t have as many tools in their toolbox,” he said. I’ll tell you this: the Stampeders aren’t short on tools.

• From Torben Rolfsen: “Whichever American League team hosts Game 1 of the World Series should get Adam Wainwright to throw out the first pitch.”

• Janice Hough, on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie saying that on a “case-by-case” basis, his state may consider housing some of the detained immigrant children: “Makes sense; have them spend some time in New Jersey and they may go racing back home.”

• I’m thinking Mike Duffy’s daughter must be so proud of him.

• TC Chong, on the Super-Bowl champion Seahawks bringing their “12th Man” tour to Vancouver: “To their dismay, most of the locals showed up wearing No. 11 jerseys due to the exchange rate.”

• Bill Littlejohn, on Roger Federer and Lindsey Vonn playing a tennis match atop a glacier in the Swiss Alps: “Federer was supposed to play Maria Sharapova, but officials worried her grunting would have triggered an avalanche.”

• Nice that some members of the Sask. media took the Roughriders to task for the silliness of benching running backs after they fumble. Just so SS50601.G21 James

coach Chamblin knows, one of the leading fumblers of all time is Walter Payton. I like to think his coaches didn’t humiliate him.

• Hough, on the Cleveland Browns planning to use a live bullmastiff as their mascot this fall: “Of course Browns fans are hoping the real dog doesn’t turn out to be Johnny Manziel.”

• How could Rhonda Rousey have been the winner of the ESPY award for the top female athlete?

Isn’t she the only female performer in the UFC? This is like naming Stephen Harper the top prime minister in Canada.

• I’m thinking anybody could be a defensive coordinator in the CFL. “What do you want to do, Coach?”

“Let’s blitz.” “How many guys, Coach?” “All of ’em.”

• Littlejohn, on the Yankee Stadium suite for Jeter’s final home game going for $244,000: “Why the discount?”

• Rolfsen, on photos showing a sparse crowd at Rogers Centre just before the Argos-Stamps kickoff: “I guess Calgary fans don’t travel while the Stampede is on.”

• Why do so many people seem to dislike Tim Williams?

• Additional info for the previous item: Tim Williams is the trivago. com guy.

• Hough, on cornerback Jimmy Smith being arrested and charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct: “Smith is the fifth Raven to be

arrested this off-season. How long until Baltimore changes its team colour to orange?”

• Rolfsen, on North Korea’s state-controlled media reporting they have made it to the World Cup final against Portugal: “Also citizenship was fast-tracked, so LeBron James has joined the country’s basketball team.”

• People tell an average of 57,000 lies in their lives. I’m thinking Rob Ford has used his quota and is borrowing from the Dalai Lama.

• Hough, on a West Seattle man deciding to kill a spider with a can of spray paint and a lighter: “He managed to set his house on fire, causing about $60,000 in damages. And once again somewhere Darwin is saying, ‘Missed it by that much.’”

• Baseball stats at the All-Star break: Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals): 123 at bats, two home runs, 11 RBIs; Madison Bumgarner (San Francisco Giants): 40 at bats, three home runs, 12 RBIs. Oh yes, Bumgarner is a pitcher.

• Hough, on Alabama and USC kicking off the 2016 college football season with a game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas: “It will be the first regular-season meeting in almost 40 years between two of the NCAA’s highest paid teams.”

• From Rolfsen: “Bud Selig is retiring from baseball to become the president of the Hair Club for Men.” • Right now, I’ve never wanted anything more than a Joseph Abboud suit.

Views of the World Man’s best friend or mother’s little yelper?

By RJ Currie • A basenji is an online sensation for pawing on a piano’s keys while “singing.” Its three favourite songs: 3. MacArthur’s Bark; 2. Three Dressed Up as a Canine; 1. A Bone Again, Naturally.

• In 2009 WTA star Simona Halep had surgery to have her 34DD breasts reduced. Or as they say in tennis, she dropped a set.

• It’s the 25th anniversary of Field of Dreams, where Shoeless Joe Jackson said he missed “the smell of the grass.” In a related story, Rangers catcher Geovany Soto was arrested for marijuana possession.

• Officials at Los Angeles Airport say they seized 67 giant African snails that arrived from Nigeria illegally. I’m guessing the chase was over quickly.

• What’s the big deal about NBA star Pao Gasol signing with Chicago? He’ll just be another Spaniard running with the Bulls.

• Amateur golfer John Singleton, a factory worker who makes plastic coatings for electronic cables, qualified for the British Open in a suddendeath playoff. So it came down to the wire.

• Media speculation has the

L.A. Dodgers trading outfielder Matt Kemp. On the upside, they free up over $100 million in cap space. The downside?

They’ll look unkempt.

• Free-agent receiver Arland Bruce is suing the CFL over adverse effects from a 2012 concussion. Trying to get money from the CFL proves he needs his head examined.

• Brooklyn’s NBA team reportedly had a $144-million deficit last season. Talk about a Net loss.

• A Vermont firm is selling a toaster that enables users to burn a picture of themselves onto every slice. If ever there was a gift idea for Richard Sherman or Brian Burke.

• The N.Y. Post says Derek Jeter is part owner of a men’s skivvies brand known as the “Tempur-Pedic banana hammock.” Ironically for the Yankees slugger, it prevents swinging.

• Reuters reports a Ugandan tortoise is believed to have been shot to death by an offduty police officer. A shell was found at the scene.

• John McEnroe’s son Kevin was busted trying to buy cocaine and prescription pills from a dealer. When arrested, he screamed, “You cannot be serious!”

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t was mid-May, back when it With the second leak we makes the final decision. The catch is that felt like summer in Saskatoon were subjected to another the president has the power to file any was never going to arrive, stretch of days and days of sa- tenure application they like in the garbage, when the dean of the School of lacious headlines blaring the U effectively making the decision for everyPublic Health at the University of of S professors’ union outrage, body all by themselves.

Saskatchewan was fired. and refreshing us on the overall Let’s say the president cannot veto The day before, Robert Buckglaring faults of the institution. any application anymore, as an arbitrator ingham had gone public with a It was an interesting editorial determined prior to the appeal. Instead, he memo he allegedly wrote (despite decision, given that the stories or she submits all of the tenure applications the fact Janice MacKinnon’s name were highly parcelled and, in to the board (whose job is to rubber stamp appears on the PDF’s metadata as my mind, drawn out, including the application, make no mistake), and then author), melodramatically entitled news about an appeal filed by requests an in-camera meeting with them to Columnist Silence of the Deans, in which he the school regarding the presi- advise who should receive tenure and who decries what he says was the opdent’s power to veto any tenure should not. No one gets hurt, the president pression of academic freedom of speech by application he or she sees fit. still holds the reins and overall responsibilthen U of S president Ilene Busch-Vishniac.

That said, with the number of headaches ity for what is a huge financial commitment The document was first (to the best of the U of S board of governors has had to by the university. And most importantly for what I can ascertain from researching the deal with lately, I’m not sure why they the U of S right now, the optics are virtually timeline) released through the Saskatchwould choose this as a hill to die on. Tenure seamless. ewan NDP during Question Period at the applications are reviewed by a committee, Here’s what I know for sure. None of legislature. Within hours, the media had a then submitted through the university’s this is going to impact enrolment at the U JW11510.G21 James copy, and the story was perfect fodder for president to the board of governors, which of S. Of the approximately 21,000 students that evening’s news.

In an astoundingly lampoonish move, one that could have been ripped right out of the script of a Van Wilder movie, less than 24 hours after announcing his views about school, the quirky but likeable freedomfighting, bow-tied professor was unceremoniously frog-marched off campus.

Anyway, you know all of this already.

The whole embarrassing saga was splashed across Canadian media outlets, apologies were doled out and provost Brett Fairbairn’s head rolled in penance. A week later Buckingham was reinstated as professor, though not as a dean, and shortly after that a defiant Busch-Vishniac was fired.

Briefly, we had some respite from hav2,103 prizes worth more than ing to hear about the whole sordid mess.

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at the school, just under 90 per cent of them are domestic. I’d take that a step further and venture that 90 per cent of the domestic students are from Saskatchewan. We attend the U of S because it’s close to home, and because it’s what our friends are doing. The college experience is a thing of the past, with more and more young people opting to live at home with mom and dad, and go to school nearby.

More important than enrolment, however, is the question of whether all this drama will impact the quality of the education received by the students. This is an interesting issue, because while I’m confident it won’t have a negative effect, students may analyze and process their relationships with the teachers and the administration differently based on the perception that there are nefarious dealings afoot behind the scenes.

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Comfort key at CUT Casual Steak & Tap Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express

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arren Anderson believes he has found the recipe for success with his new downtown restaurant, CUT Casual Steak & Tap. It’s about offering “something for everyone” in a “dynamic space,” said Anderson, who serves as the restaurant’s general manager. People can come into the eatery wearing a business suit or shorts and a T-shirt and still feel like they fit in. And the extensive menu, with various price points, is sure to delight carnivores and vegetarians alike.

“Comfort was probably our biggest vision,” Anderson said of CUT Casual Steak & Tap, which opened at the end of March on 21st Street East, in the space previously occupied by Tusq Restaurant and Staqatto Piano Bar. The time was right to open CUT Casual Steak & Tap, said Anderson. The “extreme growth of the city over the past, probably, 10 to 15 years” was taken into consideration, as well as the closure of John’s Prime Rib & Steak House on the opposite side of 21st Street East.

While meat-and-potato dishes continue to be popular in Saskatchewan, the restaurant has incorporated “a little twist” into its menu to “kind of integrate the health factor, too, because people more so now, than ever, are health conscious,” said Anderson.

“We do have an unreal selection of steaks, but then we have a lot of vegetarian options and gluten-free options and salad options. In this first three months it’s been, actually, a nice mix, and we’ve had a very wide-ranging demographic come through the doors,” he said.

CUT Casual Steak & Tap, which is located on two levels, was given a redesign after Tusq and Staqatto closed. The upstairs restaurant now features some local photo art and has a “more rustic feel,” said Anderson.

“It’s been great. I’m surprised how many families we get coming through here,” he said.

Meanwhile, the downstairs lounge, called ½ CUT, features a variety of seating options — including booths, stand-up tables and a couch area. The bar has been moved to the centre of the room “so it’s more of a focal point,” Anderson said.

Both lunch and dinner are available at ½ CUT. The changes to the lounge have been a hit with customers.

“The big thing with people coming in is they’re very surprised with what we did to the lounge — in a good way,” said Anderson.

After initially launching the dinner and lunch menus, the restaurant’s management listened to customer feedback. Now the lunch menu has grown and incorporates some lighter fare, such as wraps, stir fries and salads.

“I’m actually quite excited about the lunch menu. The dinner menu didn’t really need to change,” said Anderson, noting suppertime diners can still feast on steak, vegetarian dishes, pork, chicken, pasta and more.

The menu also lists a variety of starter options, including seafood-stuffed mushrooms, mini prime rib sliders, crab cakes, prawns and scallops. Anderson said he’s pleased with the menu and the talent of the chefs, Shawn Kessler and James Ashton.

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Darren Anderson is general manager of CUT Casual Steak & Tap (Photo by Shannon Boklaschuk) has been fantastic,” he said.

In addition to a wide variety of food options, CUT Casual Steak & Tap offers a “fun cocktail list” and “a great wine list,” said Anderson. Another unique aspect of the restaurant is its wine club.

“In the lower level, we’re just finishing our wine cellar room. That’s where a lot of the wine functions will be held, and actually wine lockers are located in there.”

Anderson is certainly no stranger to the restaurant business. He got his start in the hospitality industry in 1989, when he worked at the Patricia Hotel while attending university. Since then, he has been involved with more than 10 restaurants and bars, including helping to open Beily’s on Eighth Street in 2004.

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Anderson said he loves taking on a challenge, and he’s excited about his new venture. So far, running the restaurant has been going well, and customers are responding positively to the space, the food and the employees.

“We get so many compliments on how genuine our staff is,” Anderson said.

CUT Casual Steak & Tap is located at 416 21st St. East. It is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from noon to 11 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 306-954-4222, email info@cutcasualsteak.com or go online to www.cutcasualsteak.com.

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askatoon in the summer This lack of activity was time. If there is a better hard on local businesses. Hotels place on Earth, I am not had their highest vacancy rates sure where it would be. of the year, restaurants weren’t The weather is wonderful; full and retail stores were slow. our windows are open; the air Surely, something could be is alive with the sounds of birds done. and music in our parks. While Through the dedication and many head to the lake or hit the hard work of many volunteers, open road for a family vacation, things began to happen. Folkfest Betty the appeal of a stay-cation in was established in 1979, ShakeGibbon speare on the Saskatchewan in our amazing city gets stronger Columnist every year.

1985, the SaskTel Saskatchewan Through the efforts of many Jazz Festival in 1987, and the dedicated volunteers during the last few Fringe in 1989. These, and many more, decades, there is hardly a moment from have grown immensely over the years and June to September when there is not an are all successful events today. interesting event happening somewhere in With such an amazing riverbank to town. work with, there were other options and It was not always this way. In the notideas considered, too. too-distant past, the city emptied out on the “In 1991, The Partnership assembled last day of school and residents begrudga team of more than 1,000 volunteers to ingly returned the last week of summer put together an ambitious internationally break to get geared up for the fall routine. televised Formula 1 tunnel boat race on the Those that worked downtown enjoyed the South Saskatchewan River. These hardriverbank during their lunch breaks and the working volunteers wanted to celebrate Kinsmen Park kids’ area was always busy, water sports in Saskatoon in a way that but otherwise things were pretty quiet. The would capture the interest of boat enthuannual exhibition was the biggest event of siasts from around the world. Initially, the the summer. event was financially underwritten by The

Partnership, but moved to an independent not-for-profit organization within four years. Due to the loss of a major sponsor, the event was lost to Saskatoon in 2005,” said Kent Smith-Windsor, then executive director of The Partnership, and now of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce.

The Canada Remembers Air Show is another example of a national event that Saskatoon has birthed, nurtured and lost, but this has not stopped volunteers from continuing to generate new ideas and excitement.

A recent example is the Fireworks Festival, sponsored by PotashCorp. Held at the end of August each year, it was established in 2008. By 2011 it was drawing a crowd of well over 50,000 people.

Of those, 13.5 per cent were from out of town, generating an estimated $697,106 in hotel revenue alone. Impact on the local economy for the two-day event was estimated at $1.3 million that year.

“Average daily expenditures for ‘cultural enthusiasts’ that travel to attend events such as these are 15 per cent to 20 per cent higher than typical leisure travellers. They spend around $85 million annually, about 16 per cent of all traveller expenditures in Saskatoon. Their average stays are also

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No longer are hotels vacant during the summer. Convention business, entertainment and tourism have impacted the city such that eight new hotels are currently being built to meet the demand. This is not only creating significant expenditures and employment in the local construction industry, but will mean many jobs going forward as well.

Saskatoon’s cultural events are well attended due to our growing population, and the impressive number of out-of-town visitors that they generate. The social benefits are tremendous, increasing our quality of life and the enjoyment of our city. The economic benefits are impressive as well, with job security and financial stability for many of our local businesses.

Saskatoon is a lively, vibrant city in the summer and this is good for all of us — festival goers and businesses alike.

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Dear Lianne, I met a great gal, and things have been going swell. However, she has a chocolate lab that sleeps in the bed. The way I was raised, pets are for the outdoors. I am OK with her dog in the house, but there ain’t no way I’m sharing a bed with a four-legged mutt. What do you suggest? — Bernie

Dear Bernie, Talk with her, and let her know how you feel about all three of you sharing a bed. I would suggest offering to buy the dog a nice dog bed and ask her to consider starting to train the dog to sleep on it. You can teach an old dog new tricks!

Dear Lianne, My guy friend Roger gave me his gold chain to take to have professionally cleaned. I did that and lost it after it was cleaned. I accidentally threw it out thinking the bag was empty. Each time he brings it up, I change the subject. What am I going to do? This is causing me terrible anxiety. I know I can’t keep avoiding it. — Heather Dear Heather, You did say he is your friend. Accidents happen. If he is a true friend, he will appreciate your honesty and work with you to resolve it.

If you can afford to replace it, I would ask him if he would be comfortable with that. Worrying about spilled milk or a lost chain is not going to change the outcome. It’s time to fess up. You will feel much better.

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Tickets are $23 for members and $28 for non-members.

Returning to Saskatoon, musician Kyle Riabko performs his original music along with selections from the Bacharach catalogue which were featured in his acclaimed Off Broadway show “What’s It All About? Bacharach Reimagined.” Check out Kyle at www.kyleriabko.com or www.facebook.com/kyleriabko.

JULY 27 Classical variety night: This is the first concert of the series’ fourth season. It will feature talented local musicians performing the music they love. This event is hosted by the Galliard Foundation and will take place at Grosvenor Park United Church. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m., with admission by donation. For more information, visit www.galliardfoundation.zzl. org, email galliard.foundation@gmail.com, or check us out on Facebook.

JULY-AUGUST Live and Lunch on Broadway: Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the little stone stage in front of Victoria School. Performances are free to attend. For more information, visit www.onbroadway.ca.

AUGUST 7-10 The John Arcand Fiddle Fest Returns for a 17th year. The Fest prides itself on a history of quality music and dance entertainment, as the home of Western Canada’s premiere fiddle contest, and its expansive music and arts workshops. Offered over four days, the Fest is an affordable experience designed with family fun in mind. Admission is $25 per day or $60 for the entire festival! Tickets are sold at the gate only. Children 12 & under are admitted free with a parent or guardian. For more information, visit johnarcandfiddlefest.com or call the festival office at 306-382-0111.

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UNTIL AUGUST 24 Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan presents Romeo and Juliet and The Taming of the Shrew until Aug. 24 on the riverbank. Tickets range from $10 to $34. Call the box office at 306 652-9100 or Ticketmaster at 1-800-970-7328.

JULY 21-25 SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School, Third Avenue United Church, 9 a.m. to noon. $25 per child/$40 per family. Call 306-652-6812 to register.

AUGUST 10 Nest Secret Garden Tour, 1-5 p.m. includes gardens across the city. Garden tour passports are $12, available from Blossoms, Dutch Growers and Anthology. All proceeds go to Nest Saskatoon, which helps refugee women and their families.

AUGUST 15 A Local Food Celebration, presented by the Saskatoon Food Council, takes place in Osler, SK., at First Street and Fourth Avenue. The dinner event costs $50 per person at www. picatic.com/foodcelebration or call 306-2219942.

JULY 27 Chinese Banquet Fundraiser for Third Avenue United Church, 6 p.m. at the Mandarin Restaurant. Cost is $35 per person, and $20 for children under 12. Tickets available at the church office 306-652-6812 or from Rosanna Parry Photography 306-229-8289.

JULY 27 The Saskatoon Horticultural Society hosts a tour of beautiful Saskatoon gardens. Buses leave Lawson Heights Mall at 1, 1:30 and 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for SHS members and $25 for non-members. Call Marj at 306 2491329 or Shirley at 306 382-4061 for more information. Tickets must be purchased before 5 p.m. July 25.

JULY 31 to AUGUST 9 The Saskatoon Fringe Festival returns to Broadway with 33 indoor ticketed plays at five venues, plus buskers, the international market and more. Call 306 664-2239 for more information or visit the box office during the festival at 639 Broadway Ave.

AUGUST 5 to 10 The Ex brings midway excitement and grandstand music back to Saskatoon. Admission is $15, $11 for youth and $8 for children (free when accompanied by an adult.) The grounds are open noon to midnight daily except Tuesday, when the gates open at 3 p.m. following the morning parade.

AUGUST 9 Picnic in the Park with Heroes takes place noon to 4 p.m. in Herzberg Park on Acadia Drive, behind Cardinal Leger school. Free admission. The event honours and remembers veterans of today and yesterday.

First and Third Sunday of each month

Pet Loss Support Group, Support and comfort to people who are struggling with the loss of a beloved companion animal due to old age, sickness or other sad reasons. The no-obligation support group meets the first and third Sunday of every month 2 p.m. at the AUGUST 23 W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, Ukrainian Day in the Park, Victoria Park starting Saskatoon. For more information or telephone at noon, rain or shine. The 12th annual festival support, call 306-343-5322. includes dance and music, traditional Ukrainian food, souvenirs, children’s activities and a beer Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturgarden. Find more information on the event at days www.facebook.com/ukrainiandayinthepark or Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All twitter @DayInPark. ages welcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. 9 p.m., Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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for sharing, for support, and for information.

Location: W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 – 4th Avenue North.

Second Wednesday of the Month Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club. We are an organization of more than 360 clubs in more than 50 countries throughout the world. FFI allows you to enjoy economical travel while forging new friendships with club members from around the world. Visit our website at www.thefriendshipforce.org Find out more about us or come join us at our next meeting by contacting Bill Gulka at 306-2490243 or by email w.gulka@sasktel.net.

Every Tuesday and Thursday Bridge City Senioraction Inc: Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration is $20, drop-in fee is $2. For information, call Sheila at 306-931-8053 or Kathy at 306-244-0587.

Every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

Overeaters Anonymous: Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do Tuesdays to Fridays Every Thursday you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight Agriculture In The Classroom Summer Garden Depression Support Group — free group runs affecting your life? We are a non-profit 12-step Program. Free all ages drop-in program on the first and third Thursday of each month, group that meets on Tuesdays at noon and Tuesdays to Fridays at various locations until from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is open to Aug. 26. The program consists of activities anyone struggling with depression and family 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays and games surrounding gardening, healthy members wanting to support them. Where: 311 at 2 p.m. For more information including locaeating, sustainability, and cultural perspectives. – 38th Street East. This is a wheelchair acces- tions visit www.oa.org.

Every Saturday Locations and times are as follows: Mayfair sible building. For more info call 270-9181.

Country Farms Marketplace, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Community School and Sutherland/Forest ***** Grove Community Garden 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In June, July and August the Saskatoon Inter- at Confederation Mall. on Tuesdays; Confederation Park Community national Folkdance Club meets at 7 p.m. by School and St. John School 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the Jeux Canada Games Monument in Kiwanis Newcomers’ Club on Wednesdays; Westmount Community Park (Spadina Crescent East and 23rd Street).

The Saskatoon Newcomers’ Club welcomes School and St. Anne School 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Learn dances from around the world. No Thursdays; and St. Maria Goretti Community admission. Check www.sifc.awardspace.com new female residents in the Saskatoon area, as well as those who have recently undergone School 10 a.m. to noon and Vincent Massey for more information. a significant change in lifestyle (such as Community School from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. relationship status, retirement, or becoming a new parent). A new resident is defined as one who has not resided in Saskatoon and/ • Creditor Counselling or surrounding area for more than three years.

• Debt Settlements & The club holds monthly dinner outings, coffee Proposals gatherings, book club and other planned activi• Financial Restructuring ties. If interested, please reply by email Sas• Over 50 Years of Experience katoonnewcomersclub@gmail.com or call 306-668-8131.

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JULY 25-26 FMG Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival. Rotary Park. Forty-five teams compete in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Visit heartandstroke.sk.ca/dragonboatfestival for more information.

Mental Illness. These meetings run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accessible).If you have a loved one or friend with a mental illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol at 306-249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-2427670 or e-mail fromisk@gmail.com.

Fridays. Call 306-933-5520 or email katelyn@ aitc.sk.ca for more information.

Every Wednesday

Dancing in the Park on Wednesdays from July 2 to Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m. to sunset at the River Landing Amphitheatre. The Saskatoon Scottish There’s Hope Beyond Depression Program.

Country Dancers welcomes everyone to join us Free introductory sessions Feb. 3 or Feb. 10 Bring your family, friends and summer visitors from 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Where: 327 Pinehouse for an enjoyable evening of free informal Drive (wheelchair accessible). For more info social dancing. Participate or just watch and call Pekka at 306-717-1665 or email saskalisten to the music! Wear sturdy sandals or toonrecovery@gmail.com. running shoes. No flip-flops, please. Bring along a bottle of water and your most effective mosquito repellent. For more information, visit First Saturday of every http://rscdssask.org/ or email http://rscdssask. month org/.

The MindFULL Café, part of the international ***** Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons The Saskatoon Mood disorder support group with dementia, family, care partners and other for people with bi-polar, depression and other related mental health problem meets at the interested people. The Café is a two-hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 323 4th information. First Saturday of the month from 3 Ave. South (south entrance) at 7:30 p.m. For p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sherbrooke Community more information call Al at 306-716-0836 or Lindi at 306-491-9398.

Centre. ***** Singles Social Group - “All About Us” for people Every Tuesday in their 50s and 60s. Events such as weekly Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Wednesday restaurant suppers, monthly Sunday brunches, movie nights, dances, pot luck Bazaar and Bistro. Basement of Grace-Westminster United Church (505, 10th Street East). and more. Meet new friends. No membership dues. For more information email allabou11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tus10@hotmail.com or phone (306) 978-0813. ***** ***** Tops #5273 meets at St. Mathews Hall (135Mission: To support the Lighthouse project 109th Street West). Weigh-in from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15. Meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Inner City.What: Bargain Store: Babies, Children, Ladies, Men’s Clothing, Jewelry, Experience a healthy weight loss. For more Purses, Belts; Camping Clothes. When: Every information call 306- 249-2029 or 306-931Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Where: St. Paul’s United Church,454 Egbert Avenue.Prices: From $0.25 to $5. Everyone First Monday of every welcome.For more information: Call306-955month 3766 (church) or go to spuconline.com or Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings. 7:30 email zixiag@gmail.com. p.m. at Mayfair United Church. We meet the first Monday of the month except when there is Third Thursday a holiday. Then it is the second Monday.

Every Monday

First Tuesday of every month FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with

Sunday, July 13 1 – 4 p.m. Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Bring a special stuffed animal and join in on songs, stories and games as we celebrate teddies! (nut-free refreshments will be served). Suitable for children under six and their families.

Sunday July 20 1 – 4 p.m. Open House. Join us for a tour of the house and enjoy the ambience of the lovely Marr Garden.

Sunday July 27 1 – 4 p.m. Family Chores in Pioneer Times Interpreters will give you an opportunity to experience the type of work done by family members in the 1880s.

Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer Puppets at the Marr: Saskatoon Stories 1883 to 1908- A Puppet Show. The year is 1883 and it is an exciting time full of adventures. Watch Saskatoon grow, starting from a wide open prairie to the hustle of bridges, buildings, and business. Free admission. Tuesdays: 10:30 11:30 a.m. on July 8, 22, 29 and August 12, 19. Thursdays: 1:30-2:30 – July 10, 24, 31 and August 14, 21. For more information about this program, contact Andrew Whiting at the MVA: 306-665-6887, awhiting@meewasin.com.

Forestry Farm walking tours Sundays: July 20, and Aug. 31: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Walking tour begins at 2 p.m. Superintendent’s Residence (the big brick house) Tours are free, with refreshments available for a nominal cost.

Light Source Tours Curious about the latest contributions to science research from Saskatoon’s Canadian Light Source? Our synchrotron research facility opens for the public on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., and the following evenings at 7 p.m.: July 17, August 21. Admission is free. Pre-registration is required. Call 306-657-3644 or email outreach@lightsource.ca. Info at: http://www. lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php.

U of S Walking Tours

Every Wednesday and Sunday at 1 p.m. until Aug. 31. Location: Diefenbaker Canada Centre.

The tour lasts for approximately 90 minutes.

There will be various themes throughout the of the Month The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group summer. For more information or to reserve your spot, email dief.centre@usask.ca or call is a local community group of men who have or who have had prostate cancer, and their 306-966-8384.Customized times are available spouses/partners/caregivers. We meet monthly for non-profit and community groups.

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