Saskatoon Express, November 17, 2014

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Cathy Campbell (left), Pat Dubets and Jennifer Stolz suffered losses to suicide in their lives and are now making a difference in the lives of others (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

Suicide Grief Support

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at Dubets, Jennifer Stolz and Cathy Campbell have all suffered lifealtering losses.

For Pat, her son completed suicide. For Jennifer, it was her sister. For Cathy, her husband.

The three are part of a group of six women — Suicide Grief Support Saskatoon — that have turned their grief into supporting those suffering similar losses. ***** Pat Dubets lost her 18-year-old son, Tom, to suicide in 1997.

Tom struggled during his teenage years, like so many do. She said an assault when he was 11 “radically changed him.”

“During his teen years he would be angry and then just fine. And then he would go into using drugs and then quit the drugs — back and forth, a lot like teenagers.”

Things seemed better during the last two years of Tom’s life. He was an honour roll student and winning awards for leadership.

He had a wit that could have taken him places in the comedy world. His parents reinforced that during their last conversation with him. He’d come up from his downstairs bedroom and was preparing to go out.

“He was so clever, so witty. It kind of reminded me of my days in the ’60s,” Dubets said with a smile.

“He used to watch the Royal Canadian Air Farce with us. They would make something really, really funny and he’d

come back with an even better one, right after it, in reaction to it. He just had that wit. I said to him, ‘I bet in 10 years you could be writing for the Royal Canadian Air Farce.’

“He goes, ‘Really. Do you think so?’

“And his dad (John) said, ‘Yeah.’ ” On Tom’s last day, he and his parents talked again about his sense of humour.

Everything seemed so right.

“He was off on his way to a meeting and we gave him a hug. We said, ‘Bye,’ and he said, ‘Bye, I’ll see you later.’ Instead he went to the bridge and jumped.

“We were the ones that put the pieces together to find out he had done that.

And then police got involved and double checked things and they agreed that there was a suicide.

“I remember right away (thinking), ‘We have lost our son.’ We are 99.99 per cent sure he’s in the river. The police agree.

How do you have a funeral? What do you say? What do you do?”

Dubets said losing her son to suicide was difficult to process.

“I remember thinking, ‘I know how to grieve the death of a parent or an animal or friends, but I don’t know how to grieve the death of a child — and especially by suicide. How do you do that?’ ” ***** Jennifer Stolz lost her sister, Colleen, to suicide in 2006.

“She was my best friend,” Stolz said.

Life has been difficult without her.

“When things happen, I think about how she would take it in. Since we lost

her, we’ve had a lot of additions to our family; people have gotten married. Her daughter has been married and had a child.

“I’ve had two children. She loved children so much, so it would have been really great for her to be around. There is some comfort in enjoying the things she enjoyed. Maybe the sadness, with the passage of time, has turned to comfort now.”

Colleen was 39 at the time. Her death seemingly came out of the blue, until family members traced some of her steps.

“Going back you can put the pieces and time line together. She had problems, but everybody does. There wasn’t, to our knowledge, any hospitalization or that she had any diagnosis. We found out later, through journals, that she had been seeing a therapist to no success. She didn’t get any help from anybody.”

Stolz is grateful there were people there for her after Colleen’s death.

“It was a group of people who consistently understood you. At the time you lose somebody to suicide, you don’t have words to explain what is going on and you aren’t in a position where you want to be reaching out to people.

“Because it is such a unique loss. To be understood by people without really having to explain it means a lot. At the time I was at university and didn’t have any family here. Nobody really knew what I was going through, so to have some people that did and could tell you that you’re going to survive, believe it or not, it’s what got me through.”

Stolz went through the group’s program

just months after Colleen’s death. She said the benefits weren’t immediate.

“I don’t know at the time if I really gained a lot from going through the more intensive therapy group. But when I came out of the fog and some time passed, I had some tools to fall back on. If I hadn’t, things would have been a lot harder for me.” ***** Cathy Campbell lost her husband to suicide on Dec. 17, 1988. They had been married for 18 years and had a 15-year-old son and a 12-year-old daughter.

Campbell said the couple’s relationship was strained at the time of his death. He was ready to retire from the military and his job search wasn’t going well. He kept being told he was overqualified.

After his death, she and her children were allowed to remain on the Cold Lake military base until the end of the school year. She didn’t know where she was going to go when time was up.

Regina? Her parents lived there. Saskatoon?

“I had cousins here. I decided to come to Saskatoon because I wanted the kids to have the opportunity of education, whether it was tech school or trade school or university – whatever they chose.”

Things were difficult.

“Six months later, I found I was very depressed. I didn’t know the word depressed at that point, but the kids would come home from school and I’d still be sitting on the couch in my housecoat with the paper in front of me.

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t was the first snow of the mayor said with a laugh.

Todd is about as a big a Boston Bruseason. While it seemed “He went and got the ins fan as exists. He says only his father like a skiff on lawns, truck and brought it back is bigger. CTV’s Kevin Waugh might roads quickly turned to ice. and he had a couple of dispute that. When I saw that a number Vehicles struggled to make shovels on there. I grabbed of ex-Bruins were part of the roster it up inclines. With every car one and he grabbed one and for the touring NHL Legends that will not making it up a hill, more another fellow said he had be in Saskatoon and Warman on Dec. lined up behind it. a shovel in his truck, so he 2-3, I asked Todd if he wanted to do an My father was unable to grabbed his, and we gravinterview and write the story. move his big old Lincoln elled the entire south side He did. Boy did he ever, judging by after having to stop on an of Clarence there. Then we the email he sent back. I requested we incline on Clarence Avenue threw some gravel on the get a Bruin for him to interview. The Editor at Circle Drive. There were a other side.” next day I received word that Stephane number of Good Samaritans The mayor was on time Richer would be available. For a Bruins on the road giving each vehicle a push for his event. fan to interview and be cordial to a to get it moving.

(Note: His Worship said there were former Montreal Canadiens player worMy dad heard a knock on his 13 trucks spreading gravel on the day of ried me. window. The tapper, a man wearing the first snowfall. I am not sure if he is When I gave Todd the news about a shirt and sports coat, told him what counting the one he commandeered.) interviewing a Hab, he was ecstatic. they were going to do to get his vehicle ***** He could ask a former Canadien about moving.

I met Todd Devonshire a couple of playing against his beloved Bruins.

My father’s eyes got big when he years ago when he sent me a copy of Todd came to the office to do the recognized the man who knocked on his book, Rink Burgers. I enjoyed the interview. When we had Stephane on the window. Doing some of the heavy book immensely and reviewed it in this the line, the call was dropped three pushing was Mayor Don Atchison. space. We follow each other on Twitter. minutes in. Todd and Stephane reconMayor Atchison was with his wife, I follow his playwriting career with nected later in the day. By all accounts Mardele. He was on his way to a Meet interest and we go for coffee a couple it went great. the Mayor event at Market Mall. of times a year.

Todd’s piece is on Page 14.

“We got to the bottom of the hill at Clarence and there is this long lineup of cars,” Mayor Atchison said. “And I said, ‘That seems strange.’ And I look ahead and the cars are all spinning and sliding sideways. We were sitting there for probably four or five minutes, and I turned to Mardele and said, ‘You know, somebody has to get out and give them a hand, otherwise we will be sitting here all day.’ I put the car in park and got out and started helping.”

Mayor Atchison was joined by five or six other motorists.

“I’d love to know who they were so I could thank them personally,” he said.

How icy was it?

“It was so icy you could have worn skates. I had shoes with real good grips on them and I was just sliding on them. One of the fellows helping said, ‘I work at Saskatoon Light and Power and I know we have a gravel truck over there, but I am not authorized On the morning of our first snowfall, Sheri Hathaway rushed out of her to get it.’ I said, ‘Well I’m authorizhome and took a picture of the fresh snow on her sunflowers before the peting you right now; go and get it,” the als drooped with the cold. She named the photograph Goodbye Summer.

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At a point in his life where he wanted to explore the industry outside of Saskatoon, he joined Southam Newspapers in 1994, going to Prince George and then Kingston as publisher. Then he began to see the ominous hold that Hollinger Inc. was taking on the Canadian industry. Hollinger’s elimination of almost 100 jobs at The StarPhoenix and almost 100 at The Regina Leader-Post on March 2, 1996, was the first sign.

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Suicide Grief Support Group to hold event on Nov. 22

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(Continued from page 1) didn’t have any energy to get up and do anything or to take the dog out or I couldn’t decide what to make for supper.”

By luck, she got in touch with a woman named Jeannette Ambrose. Ambrose was beginning her thesis. Her topic was support groups for people who lost loved ones to suicide.

Campbell was one of the people Ambrose interviewed.

“I got into her support group and my story is now written up in her thesis. It was a life line for me. When she finished that group of 12 weeks, I didn’t want to quit. I still felt I needed to go back to do another one and work through some things.”

From the group, she began seeing a counsellor.

“I learned a lot more about depression and probably that my husband had been bipolar and an alcoholic to try to even out his moods.”

She wasn’t sure if she wanted another relationship. She is now married to Dan Campbell.

“I think the biggest part was learning to trust myself again and to build trust into having relationships. When Dan and I met, I had been on my own as a parent for eight years and thinking even then, ‘Am I ready to date again, and could I trust somebody again?’ Because my trust in my partner had been shattered.

“Four days before he died, he told me I hadn’t been a proper parent and couldn’t raise the kids properly. He was giving me two weeks to move out of the house and find my own place. And he would take the kids and teach them all the things I had never been able to do. Yet I was working and trying to be a parent, and I just said, ‘No, that’s not going to happen.’ My selfconfidence was just shot, right through the floor.” ***** Dubets, Stolz and Campbell are three of six women who have taken over where Ambrose and others left off. They give their time to listen and help those in the situation they once were in. Campbell has been involved since the start.

“After a couple of years, we had so much demand for these trained facilitator groups, that several of us took training from Jeanette (Ambrose) to facilitate,” Campbell said. And we had a couple of years where we had two of these therapy groups going at the same time. And Jeanette started to pull back and most of the groups were just run by survivors.”

When her son died, Dubets said she received a call from police victim’s services. She was told about the group and whether she wanted somebody to call.

“I said, ‘Yes,’ because I was clueless.

And then a friend of mine at church gave me the name – he was a counsellor – and told me about Jeanette Ambrose who began this group a long, long time ago.

Somebody else also called me and told me about Jeanette. Her name kept coming up, so I thought there must be something to this.”

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Dubets’ first meeting was with Aby Rajani.

“Her son had passed away seven years before. And I remember she was visiting my house within a week after Tom died and she said to me, ‘You will one day smile again.’ If somebody else had said that to me, I probably would have wanted to hit him. From her, I believed it.

She was just tremendous that way. Cathy (Campbell) and her were my facilitators and Jeanette on and off because of her counselling business.’’

The group is small in numbers but big in heart.

“When you have suffered a loss, you feel like you are the only one,” Dubets said. “You have no idea what to do. We are confused about how to handle this kind of grief. But once you find out you are not alone and there are others, and they can help walk you through what you are going through because they do identify, that makes a whole lot of difference. I think that is what we would like to deliver, that message that there is hope for survivors, that there is a group that is available to help.” ***** Suicide Grief Support Saskatoon is holding an event in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Nov. 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rusty Macdonald library (Lawson Civic Centre).

It is open to those who have suffered a loss to suicide.

“We are a small group. We don’t have any funds, we don’t have anything like that, so I believe the awareness of our group is very small. I don’t think people know we are here as a resource,” Stolz said.

She said the group is providing a need not offered elsewhere.

“There isn’t anything organized. There is nothing you can go to within the health system or the government outside of mental health counselling or something like that. There is nothing tailored.”

Stolz knocked on the doors at the Legislature a few years ago.

“Myself and two other volunteers in the group went to Regina to speak to some of the MLAs about the group, and to ask them why there isn’t something for survivors. They were quite interested, but we haven’t heard anything in two years.

“We have done some research on best practices and there are protocols in Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia. I don’t know what it takes; I’m not in politics and not in health care. It is something important. Worldwide there are a million suicides every year.”

There are approximately 10 suicides a day in Canada. Ten. There won’t be on-site help to those attending the Nov. 22 event, but connections can be made. There is an intensive weekly program that lasts for 10 to 12 weeks. There is also a drop-in meeting on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Family Centre on Fourth Avenue and 25th Street.

Jennifer Stolz’s sister, Colleen, died in 2006 first anniversary, the first birthday, the first father’s day, the first Christmas were difficult.

“When my kids learned how to drive, I found that difficult because I had to teach them; he wasn’t there to teach them. We had a dog, a springer spaniel, for him to train to be a hunting dog. That poor dog was grieving and then had heart failure and we had to put him down.” ***** Dubets thinks about Tom every day. As a facilitator, she tries to separate her loss from the losses of others.

“When I hear people with similar stories there is a little bit of reliving, but we are counselled not to take people’s pain on. If you begin to take it on, you don’t become helpful to yourself or to anybody Tom Dubets else.

“I talk about suicide as a separate topic For more information on both, email from the loss of my son. At first they were suicidegriefsaskatoon@gmail.com. tremendously intermeshed, but over the “I’d hate to know there is somebody years, by working through the group and out there suffering with this kind of loss working with people, the topic of suicide that didn’t have anyone to talk to about has been separated from my loss. At first it,” Stolz said. it was my son died by suicide. And now it ***** It has been 25 years since Campbell’s is just my son died. I am grieving the loss of him, not the way it happened. husband died.

“I think about him every day. He’s my “When I am speaking to groups, I will go, ‘Wow how things have changed.’ The son and he will always be my son.”

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(Continued from page 3) ven though he was in Kingston at the time, Peterson was saddened by events that affected many friends at The StarPhoenix.

When Hollinger acquired Southam in 1996, Peterson decided to come back to Saskatoon.

Soon the wheels were in motion for the next bold step in his life. He and Paul Martin introduced the Saskatoon Free Press and the Regina Free Press in twice-a-week formats to the marketplace.

“We had strong backers. Nobody could beat us on the advertising rates. Nobody could beat us on the content. It was the most fun I ever had in my life. We lasted for three years. I wish it could have lasted longer,” said Peterson.

Near the end of the run, Peterson twice signed contracts with Saskatchewan printing firms. Twice Hollinger swooped in and bought out those printing plants, thus denying Peterson any access. The costs of printing in Red Deer became too large to overcome.

The launching of Creative Fire, a communications company, by Ken Juba and Patti Harrison emerged as Peterson’s next opportunity. He joined them as a managing partner in 2004.

“Creative Fire is a symbol of the growth and success of Saskatchewan. It was the right time. The corporations on board want to buy local and they want the best design and communications quality.

They want to go a source which can do every job for them, rather than buying in parcels.”

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ewan-made. His father, Robert, was born in Plato, and was educated at Harvard University. He was head of the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration. He was a senior engineer on the Gardiner Dam project.

His mother Dorothy, born in Richlea, was the consummate volunteer and went back into the workforce as a secretary at the age of 49. His sister, Lynn, who now lives at Christopher Lake, has retired from a lifelong career as an educator.

Peterson tells the story of how his dad was in demand all over the world.

“When I was seven years old, we were in Jasper and suddenly the police closed down the main highway. A helicopter was about to land and take my dad to help fix a dam that was cracking in Pakistan.”

There were early signs that Peterson was meant to be in communications.

His parents bought him a toy typewriter when he was five years old. He learned to type quickly. His teacher at Brunskill School, Mrs. Alma Ledingham, urged him to be creative and he was already making a one-page newspaper. He began writing weekly articles for The StarPhoenix’s school news page — at $1.25 per week — and did that for three years of high school.

When he was in Grade 10, there was a danger that the Nutana newspaper, The NC Eye, would collapse and he pressed hard for more funding. He remained editor until he left in 1972.

Today, he is facing a different challenge.

In March 2012, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. He is under the watchful eyes of the father-

Bill Peterson is retiring to Victoria (Photo by Joelle Tomlinson) and-son neurologists Ali and Alex Rajput, a blessing because father Ali is considered among the world’s best Parkinson’s researchers.

Peterson has retired from work. He is a believer in the medication, which is working effectively.

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Maybe Ghomeshi case will end the silence of violence against women

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hen the Juno Awards hit Saskatoon in 2007, journalists from every media outlet covered the ever-loving heck out of it. A little prize for that hard work was getting invited to some crazy after-parties, at which some of the musical artists appeared.

None of the journalists I knew gave a damn about catching up to, for example, Nelly Furtado, who was the big star at the awards. They wanted to party with Jian Ghomeshi.

Even before his CBC Radio show Q became a cultural hit, Ghomeshi was a bit of a god in media circles. On the surface, at least, he was fascinating, charming, and had that rock-star edge coming from his stint with the band Moxy Fruvous.

Having led a troupe of reporters through Columnist two months of preparation and Juno coverage, I find myself wondering today what, if anything, happened behind the scenes. Nothing, I profoundly hope.

At this point, the entire country must be aware of the Ghomeshi story, or holding hands over ears screaming “I can’t hear you.” Nine women have now accused Ghomeshi of physical violence, which he presented to his CBC bosses as consensual rough sex. The most incredible part of this story to me is that Ghomeshi, with unbelievable arrogance, presented emails and visual evidence of some kind to his bosses, thinking these items would exonerate him.

The opposite happened. In my mind, I can see the CBC elite’s jaws dropping, the stunned and horrified expressions on their faces.

That was it. Ghomeshi was done.

I admit I was devastated. I loved the show. I loved how Ghomeshi dealt with the crazy Billy Bob Thornton in an interview run wild. When more evidence against Ghomeshi came to light, I was sickened. I actually had a nightmare about it.

So now we know, or at least, we are pretty sure we do. Now that social media has sped up our lives to a nauseating pace, we know far too much, far too soon. Ghomeshi is probably a violent bastard, but he has already been convicted, before any charges have even been laid, in the court of public opinion. That is simply not right.

But there are upsides to all of this as well. No informed woman will go near him now, thank goodness. It is unlikely a coincidence that female members of Parliament are finally coming forward to report humiliating, harassing and violent experiences on the Hill.

Maybe, just maybe, Ghomeshi’s case will be the turning point against the silence that surrounds violence against women, thanks to the women brave enough to out him.

When Ghomeshi’s acts came to light, he was essentially abandoned by the CBC and just about everyone else, including his crisis communications company (which tells you something). The hosting of the Giller Prize, for example, was taken from Ghomeshi and handed over to Rick Mercer.

Watching the Giller, though, it occurred to me that we have made some serious societal progress over the last, perhaps, 20 years. There is still too much arrogance toward and violence against women (and some men), but at least the alleged perpetrator of such was not on TV handing out the richest prize in English literature.

The host, in fact, was gay. Years ago, we would not have known that about most public figures. Now, we mostly don’t really think that much about a person’s sexual orientation.

It’s true that gay people have long been more accepted in the arts than elsewhere, but sports figures, politicians, and businesspeople are increasingly coming out and feeling safer in doing so. This turns us into people first, and all the other bits afterward . . . as it should be.

Even so, we must remember that same-sex marriage has only been legal in this country since 2005. It is still illegal in 18 American states and countless other countries, many of which continue to have horrifying penalties against gay sex. There is still violence against gay people in Canada.

When will we stop abusing others because of their sex, sexual orientation, race or religion? I have little hope for much of the world, but I do have hope for Canada, where people are increasingly feeling brave enough to decry abuse and stand up for their, and others’, rights. That, to me, means there really is a cultural shift, or at least an awakening.

Sean Michaels took the Giller Prize for his book Us Conductors.

This is how he ended his emotional speech. It’s not possible for me to say this any better.

“As we’ve been reminded in recent months, there are people in our little corner of culture who behave monstrously,” said Michaels.

“We have to reckon with that and change it. Each of us does. We must believe women and men, too, mostly. We must tell good stories and buy every book.

“And as the poet Sina Queyras wrote, ‘Let’s go forth and undo harm, let’s go forth and do.’ ”

Joanne Paulson

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I’m anxious to see how green sound walls work Question: We live along 22nd Street West near the Shaw Centre. Traffic noise is unbelievably loud at all hours of the day. The thinly planted trees offer some barrier in summer, but very little, and, in the three other seasons, nothing. We see many sound barriers going up in other parts of Saskatoon. When will the city provide a sound barrier for residents living along Ask the the north side of 22nd Street West from Diefenbaker Drive to the Kensington barrier?

Mayor Atchison: We have put together a very aggressive plan over the next three years. We have added .3 per cent to the mill rate to put money aside to build sound attenuation walls along very busy streets in older neighbourhoods. That section of 22nd Street West is definitely on the list for a sound attenuation wall. I am hopeful they can start work next year or in 2016 at the latest. As I say, it is on the priority list.

I have recently read a report on “green” sound walls and I’m excited to see if it works. It is an attractive wood frame on both sides filled with soil and compost and then willows are planted in the middle. It’s a living wall. It is something we should be looking at because it is supposed to be more cost effective. We don’t know if they will last as long. We’ll have to see, but it something the administration should be investigating.

Question: I have noticed along Meewasin Trail and in Rosewood that many garbage bins are overflowing.

For example, the bins in Adams Park in Rosewood have not been emptied since late August. What is the procedure for keeping our green space clean by having the garbage bins emptied when full?

Mayor Atchison: In the summer there are crews regularlyChenise picking up the garbage.

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Unfortunately, I think we forget that people don’t hibernate in the winter any longer and Saskatoon has really become a 12-month city. People are outdoors in the wintertime walking, cross-country skiing and doing many other activities. If you see bins that are full at this time of year, please call 306-975-2476 and let them know the locations.

City crews should be dealing Mayor with that. We want to make sure we keep the city clean. The unfortunate part in the wintertime, if the garbage is overflowing and it snows, it gets hidden. When the snow melts it is a mess. So please call that number. We should be able to get people out to look after that.

Question: If the latest bike lane proposal is passed by council, will cyclists follow the rules of the road? If cyclists want to be treated as drivers on roadways, they should have the same penalties for breaking the law. How will the City deal with this?

Mayor Atchison: The latest bike lane proposal has not come to council yet.

There are still more consultations going on at this time. Should cyclists have to obey the law? Absolutely. If they wish to be treated with the same respect as motorized vehicles, they should have to follow the law. With rights come responsibilities and enforcement. We need to make sure everyone on the road abides by the law.

Question: With the recent evidence mounting that our hot housing market may be quickly cooling, I am interested in learning what checks and balances you, as mayor as well as city council, have in place to work with the finance committee (a quorum of three facilitating two people making recommendations on behalf of the City), to trigger the reduction/delay of the development

DON ATCHISON

of the costly new subdivisions should the cooling down not be an anomaly?

The last thing we need is for our City to learn, after the fact, millions of dollars were needlessly spent when the lot demand was forecast to shrink subsequent to the commencement of the developments, and indeed did.

Mayor Atchison: The first part of the question deals with our new governance model. Each standing policy committee is made up of five councillors; three is quorum, so ultimately two can move an item forward. If that item involves finances the entire council will have a chance to debate it. And any item can be pulled from the consent agenda and debated, so the bottom line is that two councillors won’t be able to overrule the will of the entire council.

The important part is it still has to come to council.

Our housing market remains very strong. A report last week from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

(CMHC) indicated for the first 10 months of this year, there was a 13-per-cent increase in housing starts year over year for Saskatoon and surrounding area. We have a business plan in place so we don’t see today what happened 11 years ago when there were no lots available and the price of housing rose sharply. So there is a fine balance here, and we need to find that.

When the city prepares a new neighbourhood all the underground services (sewer, water and some electrical) are put in. But we certainly won’t be putting in parks, sidewalks, paved streets and lighting in a new neighbourhood that isn’t going to be built out right away. You’re right. Why would you do that? If the market becomes very robust, you are able to deal with it very quickly.

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Posturing on photo radar is driving me crazy

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what laws the provincial ecently a visitor to government will enact. It Saskatoon commented also holds a monopoly on that we have some of insurance through issuance of the worst drivers anywhere licence plates, although you in this city. I’m inclined to can top up insurance, through agree. Earlier on in the photo package policies. We also have radar debate, Coun. Pat Lorje no-fault insurance, which gensuggested photo radar would erally means in the event of an not be effective in terms of accident SGI gets to assess lichanging people’s bad driving ability and collect a deductible habits. Again, I’m inclined to from both parties. (If you are agree.

Columnist an innocent victim you can apFor whatever reason, many peal SGI’s assessment if you drivers in this city see a yelhave the time, money and/or energy to low light as an invitation to speed up and blow through an intersection, rather do so.) When SGI’s coffers get low, new means of generating revenue are necesthan to slow down and prepare to stop. sary, and thus we have increasing fines At four-way stops, rather than employwithout necessarily increasing public ing an orderly sequence in moving safety. Maybe SGI should only be retraffic through an intersection, it becomes a game of chicken as to who gets sponsible for driver training and vehicle licencing and leave the costly insurance to move next. Properly using a roundfactor to the private sector, where good about, which seems an effective means drivers get discounts and bad drivers get of traffic control in other jurisdictions, eludes many drivers in Saskatoon. And, penalties. If you can’t get insurance because of a poor driving record, then you of course, there are the delivery trucks don’t get a licence or vehicle plates. But that seem to think that blocking a lane of traffic or a driveway while they drop that is pipe dreaming on my part.

Some councillors suggest they don’t off goods is a given right. Perhaps it’s because some drivers see the five-minute really have a choice regarding the introduction of photo radar cameras, loading zones as free parking stalls. and Mayor Don Atchison says it is a Last week I witnessed one of the stupidest acts of bad driving. The car in deal struck between Police Chief Clive front of me was moving into the adjacent Weighill and SGI and is none of council’s right lane. Clearly the female driver did business. But SGI has stated they will not install cameras without the City’s not shoulder check and see the oncomconsent, which does make it council’s ing vehicle in that lane. He honked, business, and council is happy to take its she swerved back into her lane, and he share of any photo radar revenue. pulled up parallel to her and offered According to Coun. Ann Iwanchuk, the universal finger salute. She slowed, allowing him to get ahead of her so she it is considered a two-year pilot projcould safely lane change, but he adjusted ect and, if it doesn’t improve driving his speed to hers and continued to drive safety in the city, we can try something parallel to her vehicle. She sped up, try- else, which implies the City does have ing to get ahead of him in order to effect a choice. I would sarcastically say good luck with that were it not for the early a lane change. He sped up, continuing reports that photo radar is not generathis parallel position and blocking her from making a lane change. Then he hit ing sufficient revenue to cover its cost. the gas and sharply pulled in front of her If photo radar goes by the wayside down and braked, causing her, me and all oth- the road, it will be for financial, rather than safety, reasons. ers behind to slam on their brakes. AlWeighill states it would be a setback though she made a traffic error initially, in responding he went from being a jerk if council opts out of the pilot project, again implying a choice on the part of to a dangerous driver.

SGI wants us to believe that installing council. Coun. Zach Jeffries wants more photo radar on major corridors is to re- research done before casting a vote; duce speed for safety reasons. But speed again it’s about choice. Methinks someone needs to have a chat with the mayor. alone is not the issue, as evidenced by I am stymied as to why Weighill European autobahns. Speed coupled doesn’t think we need this technology with bad driving is the safety issue.

Driving infractions, such as those listed in school zones, or why Coun. Charlie above, indicate that if SGI is concerned Clark, a member of the police commisabout safe driving it would better serve sion, isn’t yet convinced it is right for the public by beefing up driver training school zones, especially elementary and continuing driver education. Instead schools. Perhaps they don’t want to share this lucrative fine revenue with of a fine, how about imposing mandatory safe driving classes to offenders on SGI. As for high schools, I never really every offence? If an offender doesn’t at- understood the school zones for secondtend, then yank his/her licence until they ary institutions since those students are do. As it stands now, you have to accrue old enough to enrol in driver education, obtain drivers’ licences and know better a goodly number of demerit points before safe driving classes are ordered. than to jaywalk into traffic as a shortcut Having to take time to attend a class or to their own cars.

In short, I’m not opposed to photo two in order to preserve your driver’s radar, but I am opposed to the political licence is a better deterrent than a fine. posturing and manipulation. Photo radar What is of greater concern is who will pass, so drive with a smile - you gets to make the decisions on traffic violation laws. SGI is an autonomous may be on candid camera. government agency, yet seems to dictate ehnatyshyn@gmail.com

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Paul Jaspar’s financial acumen keeps community events on track Ned Powers, Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express

Looking back, Jaspar said the strategy on the Summer Games was a bold one. aul S. Jaspar was clearly one of the “We were the first city that ever stepped most influential pushes when Sasin front of the Canada Games Society and katoon won the bid to get the 1989 told them we wanted to keep the profits Jeux Canada Summer Games. and we would accept the financial loss if Chosen as the treasurer for the Games there was one. From the beginning, Tony Society, Jaspar saw the event achieve Dagnone told us that we wanted to host the unequalled promise as a financial operation best games ever. We told the eight vicethat reached $23.9 million, and the greatest presidents to draw up budgets and bring satisfaction came when the profit reached them back to the table. We were able to more than $1.3 million. make adjustments and sometimes make Led by Jaspar’s financial acumen, and some reallocations. some wise investments, the Games Foun“We didn’t set a target of how much dation, formed a year after the Games, has money we wanted to make. We did tell built a legacy that will last for decades. ourselves we weren’t going to operate at The foundation has made awards of $2.5 a loss. We also decided we weren’t going million to sports and recreation groups in to spend money until we had it in hand.

Saskatchewan over the years and still has There wasn’t an expenditure that wasn’t $2.4 million in the bank. contained in our budget estimate. We knew That success story is enough in itself, as we proceeded that the financial picture but Jaspar has contributed as a director on was going to be a good one. boards for the 1991 world junior hockey “We didn’t leave Saskatoon with any championship and the 2007 Juno awards, white elephants. The facilities were easy both feathers in Saskatoon’s promotional to maintain and we believed we promoted cap. sport a lot,” said Jaspar, who is one of six Jaspar took his bows on Nov. 12, directors of the games who still serves on honoured to receive the B’nai B’rith We’re the foundation board.

Proud of You award, which was presented Indeed, Jaspar said the event was the at TCU Place. There was a special feel one he took the most satisfaction from, due to the dinner, with organizers celebrating to the long legacy of giving back to the the 60th anniversary. The award is one of community through the foundation.

Saskatoon’s most prestigious and has been “It is one of those things that keeps on in existence since 1971. giving to Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.”

“Any time you receive any recogniJaspar has also served as treasurer for tion, it’s immensely humbling because Century Saskatoon, which celebrated the you don’t feel deserving. And I don’t feel city’s first 100 years, and was heavily deserving,” said Jaspar in an interview. involved in bringing Folkfest to Saskatoon.

“No matter the event you’re involved “One of the ones that brings me real with, whether it’s a committee or it’s a satisfaction was I was involved in the very sporting event, you need more than one to first Folkfest with Ken Pontikes and Donna pull off the event.

Birkmaier. That one really, again, has legs “I’ve always had some really good and has continued for a lot of years. It was people working with me and beside me, a struggle to bring together a very diverse and I’ve always worked for some really group of individuals in the city to put on good mentors, the heads of the organizaa three-day event like it is today. I was tions. It was immensely humbling and I involved with that for about five years. very much appreciate receiving the award “You get involved, and you start somefrom the B’nai B’rith.” thing, and then you can hand it off to more

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Paul Jaspar was presented with the B’nai B’rith award last week for his volunteer service (Photo by Steve Gibb) volunteers. Those are the exciting things. the remaining partner and they operated I’m currently on about eight boards right the firm as Thomson and Jaspar for many now. It’s a diverse bunch of boards. years. The first still exists today. He retired “You don’t have to get involved in from his own company in December something you necessarily understand. I 2011, and now serves as a part-time chief am not a jock, but I was involved in the financial officer for Envirotec Services Canada Summer Games. You don’t have Incorporated. to be involved in something you may be a His reach into the community has been participant in, but something that you think tremendous. He has been president of requires the skill set that you may bring to the Saskatoon Jaycees, treasurer for the the table. It’s learning by volunteering and Saskatoon Executive Club and a member not paying tuition to learn.” of the University of Saskatchewan Senate.

Jaspar received his designation as a He has been a director of the Saskatchchartered accountant in 1971. He took ewan Real Estate Commission, Saskatchturns with two accounting firms, one in ewan Pension Plan, Saskatoon’s Pension Calgary and one in Saskatoon, before he Administration, Saskatoon Public Library, joined Shaw and Thomson. When Arnie Saskatchewan Catholic Health Corporation Shaw left to go into industry, he joined and Persephone Theatre.

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Roller derby players a cut above Players in the Saskatoon Roller Derby League have a campaign called Derby Dames for Cancer (Photo Supplied) Joelle Tomlinson for the Saskatoon Express urb Stompin’ Coleshaw isn’t scared of much. In fact, prior injuries are the only thing stopping her from playing in one of the toughest leagues in Saskatoon. But the coach and announcer will admit she’s nervous for the next upcoming challenge she has at the Saskatoon Roller Derby League’s final bout: shaving her head.

Joined by Mo’ Peek Mo’ Problems and Bustin’ Ash, the women in the league are raising money for cancer research in hopes of getting our community one step closer to finding a cure.

“I found out a couple weeks after I came up with this idea that a relative of

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mine had cancer last year, and she hadn’t told anyone about it,” said Curb Stompin’ Coleshaw. “It was shocking, and I knew now that I had to go through with it.“One girl from our team had posted a photo of her eight years ago, when her and her students did the head shave, and I thought, ‘I want to do something like that.’ ” The campaign, called Derby Dames for Cancer, began last month and will wrap up at the doubleheader final bout of the year at Prairieland Park. If the league raises $10,000, Curb Stompin’ Coleshaw and Mo’ Peek Mo’ Problems will shave their heads at halftime. If the team raises half of that, teammate Bustin’ Ash will dye her hair pink.

“We’re really excited about this,”

said MelRazor #666 Lynch, the communications coordinator for the campaign.

“Every penny of what we raise goes to the Canadian Cancer Society. I really think Saskatoon will step up and support us. Our community is really great with grassroots organizations like the Saskatoon Derby League. We’re for the skater, by the skater.

That’s our motto, and we’re going to keep pushing as a team to raise money. I believe Saskatoon will respond.”

The final bout will feature two games, the first between Saskatoon’s B team — Killla Bees — and North Battleford’s Rubby Rollers. The second game will feature a highly anticipated match between Saskatoon’s A team — Mindfox — versus Alberta’s E-Ville Dead. Doors open at 6

p.m. and the action starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance.

“The only way I can describe derby action is addicting,” said Curb Stompin’ Coleshaw. “It’s really something you don’t want to miss. You show up; you see all these types of people you’ve never seen before. When the excitement starts, and the skating starts, you can just feel the energy of the crowd. And before you know it, you’re screaming like a crazy person.”

For more information on the cancer fundraiser, visit Derby Dames for Cancer Research on Facebook. To learn more about the final bout, visit Saskatoon Roller Derby League on Facebook, which also has links to the event and how to donate to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Things with wings American avocet Great horned owl

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hen we think of birds, we think of flight and the wings that make it possible. But wings are not easy to see — they’re either a blur when a bird is in flight or folded up while it’s stationary. So it’s a treat to see wings outstretched and captured in all their glory.

May Haga, who took these photos, is a member of the Saskatoon Nature Society. The SNS website is at www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca, or you can visit the SNS on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SaskatoonNatureSociety.

Yellow-headed blackbird Tree swallow (Photos by May Haga)

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Brenham, Texas A city rich in history and ice cream

WASHINGTON-ON-THE the Texas Independence Trail, BRAZOS, Texas — It might be a travel route that focuses on the smallest state park in Texas, guiding travellers back to some but 178 years ago on this site a of the most tumultuous times in brand new nation was born. the state’s history.

In the early Texas spring Spread over 1,200 kilometres of 1836, while the Alamo was of highways and back roads in besieged by Santa Anna’s south-central Texas are the sites Mexican army, a Canadian was and battlefields where the evoluone of a band of revolutionaries tion of Texas independence was gathered here to sign the Texas shaped. From the Texan defeat Declaration of Independence. at the Alamo to the deciding Travel Back then, this was a bloodbath on the battlefield of pioneer settlement along the San Jacinto, near the presentBrazos River, roughly midway between day Houston, the Independence Trail offers Houston and Austin. Michel Branamour a paved path through Texas history.

Menard, an Indian trader and frontier enWhile the Alamo, more than 200 kilotrepreneur, joined Sam Houston and more metres to the southwest, was surrounded than 50 other irate delegates from across

by General Santa Anna’s Mexican army, the state to declare them free of Mexican Menard and the group of 58 other delrule and proclaim Texas a nation. egates had crowded into a rough timber There’s a whole lot of history between framed meeting hall to shape a document then and now. The Quebec-born Menard that would make Texas a republic. would no doubt be amazed at today’s The ink was barely dry on the Texas Texas, which has become a powerhouse in Declaration of Independence by the time the burgeoning sun-belt economy. the 5,000-strong Mexican army finally I was chewing on this history lesson overran the Alamo defenders back in San as I sat in the tasting rooms of Blue Bell Antonio. The new republic had a harrowCreamery, a company that began making ing road ahead before it finally defeated ice cream in Brenham more than a century Santa Anna. The Republic of Texas lasted ago. Nowadays it is the second-largest em- almost a decade before being admitted into ployer in the district and sells its products the United States in 1846. across 23 states.

At Washington-on-the-Brazos State I’d taken advantage of one of the daily Historical Park, a reconstructed replica of public tours the company runs through its the actual meeting hall where the historic massive production facility - an enterTexas Constitution was written takes taining hour that ends here in Blue Bell’s centre stage. Also located in the extensampling rooms. Making a double helping sive grounds of the park is the Star of the of peppermint bark ice cream disappear is Republic Museum, a rich storehouse of an easy trick when the product tastes so memorabilia from the Texas past. There’s wonderfully rich. Sadly, the ice cream is also Barrington Living History Farm, the not available in Canada. I also felt a little home of the last president of the Republic gloomy that Mr. Menard and the other of Texas, Anson Jones. Maintained as a Texas delegates didn’t have this particular working farm, the park staff and volunteers treat to look forward to when they was dress in period costume and demonstrate helping create his new nation. what Texas life was like in the 1800s.

But rest easy if you’re planning a visit While the major Texas cities of Houshere. The state’s favourite ice cream, not ton, San Antonio and Austin are all good to mention a surprising array of attractions jumping-off points to follow various parts in this region, lies in wait for the curious of the Independence Trail, I prefer to hang traveller. For those who like the flavour my hat in a smaller, more intimate comof history to be included in their travelmunity. I stayed in Brenham, a small city ling itinerary, this region of Texas can be a 90-minute drive from Houston. It offers especially appealing. an excellent range of accommodations, and Heritage travel routes, designed by the restaurants and is just a 25-minute drive Texas Historical Commission working from Washington-on-the Brazos as well as with other state agencies including the being close to many other delightful offTexas State Parks system, cover much of the-beaten-track tourist attractions. the widely varied geography and historical With a backdrop of good eateries, area aspects of the state. wineries, accommodation choices and One of the moreAaron fascinating routes is plenty of arts and craft stores in town, AS70123.K17

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Independence Hall is a reconstructed replica of the original building where Texas declared its independence from Mexico

Dressed in clothing from the era, Pam Scaggs at Barrington Farm tells the story of its owner, and last president of Texas, Anson Jones (Photos by Peter Wilson) Brenham has become a popular home base for exploring the surrounding Washington County.

You can find the heart of the small city of 15,000 residents in its revitalized downtown, where antiques stores, restaurants and funky specialty shops are sprouting up

like mushrooms. It’s a world away from the hustle and bustle of Houston, but there is definitely energy here.

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opment business for less than ast week Saskatoon that), or work with some dude City Coun. Pat Lorje living in his parents’ basement. managed to blow my Sure, he’d do it for less than mind a little. that, but only when he had the She said the City’s “No.1 time in between the launches goal” when it comes to reof new Halo games. Words like designing the civic website “customer service” or “stratshould be to “avoid sex egy” weren’t in his lexicon. So stereotyping.”

I understood why the market for Her comments were in this service got so silly, but like response to seeing some all markets, it eventually settled images of what the new City Columnist down. of Saskatoon website is goToday, if one of my clients ing to look like. SpecificalSASKATOON A 7-foot tree, wreath OFFICIAL and garland from the ly, images of four women, and one man, paid more than $10,000 for a website — ENTRY FORM Saskatoon Express a fully functional, beautifully designed doing yoga. Four perfectly respectable women of varying ages — one wearing marketing website — I would freak out.

Name _________________________________________________________ Anyway, we’re going to pay what a long-sleeved shirt, another a tank top, we’re paying (because obviously, you another a midriff baring tank and one Street Address __________________________________________________ very stock-imagy man — in a brightly lit and I, the taxpayers, are footing this bill), so this had better be good. Yet, gymnasium doing yoga.

I was a tad surprised when the civic The fact that all five individuals are City / Town ______________ Postal Code _________ Phone_______________ employee in charge of this gig said he as white as the driven snow apparently was given a choice by the developer: didn’t faze Lorje.

Bring this entry form to The Festival of Trees, Western Development Museum “One focused on visual appeal, while the The “younger women exercising,” other focused on function and utility.” however, prompted Lorje’s outraged (NewsTalk 650 CKOM website, Nov. comments on “stereotyping.”

10, 2014).

Really, Pat? Really?

In other words, we’re getting a pretty Now, don’t get me started on the farSASKATOON website, or we’re getting one that works, cical process that has become develop.com ing this website. Let’s be clear, there is but we’re not getting both. What? I hope really no possible way it could be worse I’ve got that wrong.

Which brings me back to Coun. than the one we have. Have you ever Lorje, and the notion of pretty and, more tried to manoeuvre the current City of importantly, the notion of stereotyping.

Saskatoon website?

CD50128.K17 Curt It struck me as a bit poignant Let me tell you something. It would be faster, and more efficient, to get into that Lorje’s comments were uttered around Remembrance Day, your car (or hop on a bus, if they’re when our country, province and running, or your bike, if you’re so inclined), drive downtown, find and pay city sat down and shut up for a few hours to honour those that for parking, walk into City Hall and gave everything so we could have, walk through the building asking each well, everything. We’ve got it and every employee until you get your answer, then it would be to try and find damn good in this place, while others, oftentimes women, suffer the information on the current website.

The good news is we’re getting a new immensely for the privilege of not one. We’ve been getting a new one for a being killed that day, never mind really, really long time, with the process doing yoga.

DESJARDINS FUNDS: Further, women are scrutinized dating back to 2012. The following year A history of financial strength, non-stop for what, when and why the City signed a $1.2-million contract innovation and a focus on people with a web developer to build us a new they wear the things they wear.

• Over 50 years of helping Participating in that conversation is one. The original launch date was supCanadians invest for their future helpful. Generating that conversaposed to be December 2014. It’s been • Division of Desjardins Group, tion completely unnecessarily is pushed back a month to January 2015. ranked No. 2 for financial strength No big deal. City managers also boasted not. Wringing your hands over a in the world* the fact that the project is still on budget, picture of women wearing exercise clothes to exercise on a webpage while muttering something about possibly having to dip into the contingency devoted to exercise classes that arguably are attended predominantly fund for just a little bit of cash. In my Contact: by women in exercise clothes is world that is the opposite of being on desjardinsfunds.com Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. absolutely not sex stereotyping. budget, but what do I know?

Saskatoon Branch Using them to sell beer? StereoFor the record, in 2014, soon-to330 – 20th Street East typing. This was not that. be 2015, $1.2 million is an absolutely Saskatoon, SK S7K 0A7 My wish in all this is that the unreal amount of money for a website.

(306) 242-1188 powers that be at City Hall manage Once upon a time, in the glory days of the money and process involved in a Saskatchaboom, that was an acceptdeveloping this website properly able top-of-the-line price, but still a very inflated price for web design. Why? and efficiently. Sure, let’s not use a The Desjardins Funds are not guaranteed, their value fluctuates frequently and their past picture of Pamela Anderson running Because back then very few firms did performance is not indicative of their future returns. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please in a bathing suit to promote, say, a good job, and good developers and read the prospectus before investing. The Desjardins Funds are distributed through registered our local swimming pools, but I’m designers were hard to find. dealers. This advertisement was paid in part by Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. pretty confident we won’t.

You had a choice. Pay seven figures and Desjardins Investments Inc. Making “sex stereotyping” the (and there was once a time when certain *Bloomberg’s World Strongest Banks, 2014.

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Page 14 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - November 17-23, 2014 As for the Bruins, well, some things never change.

“The rivalry was great, but it’s always been great — on the ice, off the ice. My mom, when the Bruins and Canadiens play, she never misses the game.”

Richer won Stanley Cups in Montreal and New Jersey. He was a member of the 1985 world junior team that brought home gold. And No. 44 was the youngest Hab ever to score 50 goals in one season. If you consider some of the greats who have played for the bleu, blanc et rouge — Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, Guy Lafleur — it’s a feat that deserves to be revered. And yet, there is one story I wanted to know.

In 1988, I remembered hearing that Richer received a new car from a Montreal dealership for scoring 50 goals that season. Was this true, or was it some urban legend like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster or the Leafs winning a cup?

“A Jaguar,” he said.

“A Jaguar?” I asked.

“It was a Jaguar,” he said. “Serge Savard called me into his office and said that he received a phone call. You have to remember, this is before emails, faxes or anything like that.”

Richer said there were two games left in the year — a home and home with the Buffalo Sabres. He was at 45 goals when the deal was promised. Therefore, he needed five goals in his last two games to get the Jaguar. It might seem like a large task in today’s defensive-minded game, but the high-octane offence style of the 1980s made it much more possible. But there was another surprise.

“I had a cast on my right arm at the time, but I managed Stephane Richer will be in Saskatoon and Warman Dec. 2-3 for NHL Legends events (Wiki Photo) to score three in Buffalo and get the final two in the last game of the year.” And the dealership lived up to its end of the bargain, delivering a brand-new Jaguar a short time later.

The talk shifted to playing in a hockey town like Montreal. I asked if he thinks social media has made it even tougher to play for the Canadiens today.

“Maybe a little, yeah. But when you’re making 4-5 million a year, you’re going to have some pressure, you know. ow do you begin to interview an exIt’s what keeps Richer busy these days. Not But you still have to be a professional.”

Montreal Canadiens player when your only is he active with this current legends tour, I asked Richer why NHL players seem to get in less legal favourite team is the Boston Bruins? but he also plays charity games all over Canada trouble when compared to those in the NFL, NBA or MLB. This clearly is a test from the hockey gods, with the Montreal Canadiens alumni.

Richer didn’t mince words. right?

“We have a lot of fans out there,” Richer said.

“Most of us come from small towns, where we learn The player is Stephane Richer, and he scored It’s clear from the tone of his voice: he enjoys it good values. And we’re Canadian. That’s why.” a lot of goals at the Bruins’ expense. Too many, immensely.

Sigh. How can you not respect the guy after that?

I might add. Should I even tell him who my And then, I decided to tell him.

Those good, small-town Canadian values will be helping team is? Should I tell him what I think of the “Stephane, next to my dad, I’m probably the out kids in the city who need it the most.

Habs? After all, I’m a guy who doesn’t put biggest Bruins fan in the province,” I said.

Thanks to Stephane and all the other Legends who will ketchup on his rink burger, only mustard. Why? He let out a hearty laugh before talking. be here in December.

Red ketchup equals Montreal; yellow mustard “I’m sitting with two former Bruins right now Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go talk to Vaughn Wyequals Boston. I know, but it’s been that way — Rick Middleton and Bob Sweeney. We’re ant. I’m hoping to score a deal on a new Jaguar if I score 50 since I was seven. getting ready to play a charity game in New Brunswick goals in my rec hockey league this year.

My phone rang and a powerful, boisterous voice greeted tonight.”

(The Legends will attend an NHL Alumni Banquet and Sime on the other end. “Hello Todd, this is Stephane Richer.”

Whew. Then it was just two guys talking hockey. lent Auction on Dec. 2 at TCU Place. Tickets are $125 each Richer, along with Ray Bourque, Chris Nilan and various “Who was the bigger rivalry while in Montreal — Que- or $1,000 for a table of eight. The Legends will play Dec. 3 other NHL alumni, will be in Saskatchewan to play a char- bec or Boston?” I asked. in Warman. Tickets are $30, with a dressing pass selling for ity game in Warman on Dec. 3. It’s in support of the Core “The Quebec rivalry was probably winding down when $100. Tickets are available at www.picatic.com/CNYCleNeighbourhood Youth Coop (CNYC) in Saskatoon.

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SHE Model Jenna Storozynsky shows off this trend perfectly with clothing and accessories from White Dhalia. She’s wearing a cinched kimono top by Vero Moda, with a coordinating cami underneath to create the look of a flowy dress. It’s a great way to repurpose this summer’s kimono and transition it into fall and winter. Her leopard print scarf is belted with a skinny grey belt.

Though Burberry showed this layered look on barelegged models, we’re betting none of Burberry’s stylists have been to Saskatchewan in the fall or winter. Since bare legs haven’t been seasonally appropriate on the prairies for a number of weeks now, Jenna is showing this look over moto-inspired, faux leather leggings, also by Vero Moda.

If you’re feeling particularly brave, you can mix and match patterns, bold jewel tones and light neutrals like Burberry did during its Fall/Winter 2014 showing in London. If you want to play it safe, show off one piece with a bold tone and keep the rest of your colour palette neutral.

Of course, a few light layers aren’t going to keep you warm enough in snow and freezing temperatures. When you need to venture outdoors, a jacket is a must. Jenna adds yet another layer to her outfit with the faux fur Elizabeth jacket by Noisy May. The jacket is accessorized with a Chanel-inspired quilted purse and statement necklace.

While warm layers and jackets aren’t an option for winter in Saskatchewan, they can be personalized and styled with accessories to make them your own.

The beautiful warm layers and trends for Fall/Winter 2014 are almost enough to make a person grateful for the arrival of winter in Saskatchewan. Almost.

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Business Excellence

Find us on: #InvestSREDA The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) is very proud of the community it serves. SREDA’s three main goals are to retain and expand local business in targeted sectors, to attract new investment in focus areas, and to ensure the Saskatoon region is the place to live, work, invest and prosper. We are “Celebrating Growth” through past successes and the new opportunities that now lay ahead.

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askatchewan’s Square One, a member of the Canada Business Network and a division of the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA), works to assist Saskatchewan entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground by providing market research, small business support, path-finding, and business documents such as sample business plans. “People often don’t understand how important an accurate and thorough business plan is, both for themselves and for potential investors. A lot of work goes into the planning stage, and we can help people with that. Planning equals success,” says Square One Executive Director, Donna Lyn Thorsteinson. She adds that since April 1st, when Square One opened its doors, and September 1st, they have connected with over 2500 entrepreneurs from across the province. Entrepreneurship is a core service in SREDA’s work plan and Square One delivers on this by providing Saskatchewan residents with access to business start-up information, workshops with industry professionals, information on municipal, provincial and federal regulations, as well as helping newcomers navigate the Saskatchewan business world.

Square One works closely with other organizations like Futurpreneur, Praxis School of Entrepreneurship, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan, Community Futures, and Chambers of Commerce, just to name a few. These relationships connect Square One with entrepreneurs and supporters of small business from all over the province.

Thorsteinson says there are many reasons why within just six months, so many entrepreneurs have sought Square One’s assistance. “For starters, we have a really SS50645.K17 quick turnaroundJames and are easily accessible. People

can call or email us or come to see us in our Saskatoon office, and we can give them the information they are seeking within a day or two. As well, Thorsteinson says that there “are no boundaries in terms of the types of businesses we deal with. We work with start-ups and with existing companies who are looking to expand. We assist inventors and plumbers and people from all sectors of the business community. We work with young people and old people, people who have been in the community for a long time and those who have just located here.”

And as Square One is a member of the Canada Business Network and is supported by Western Economic Diversification, all services are provided free of charge to the client. Thorsteinson says they judge part of their success by the number of repeat clients they have coming to them for different services.

Going forward, Thorsteinson says Square One will work on filling gaps in the business community, and communicate with others to find and fill those gaps as well. They have already started doing so. “We have found that entrepreneurs have found it difficult to find applicable programs and services to assist them with their needs so, in partnership with the KOLO project, the Ministry of the Economy, and Information Services Corporation, we created the SKBIZGRID, a directory of organizations and companies in the province that can assist businesses from start-up to succession.” For now, the SKBIZGRID is available on Square One’s website in PDF format, but Thorsteinson is hoping it will be available on our website in an interactive format by the end of November.

To learn more about Square One’s services, visit www. squareonesask.ca, or call toll free at 1-888-576-4444.

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Across Canada, families are working hard. That’s why Canada’s Economic Action Plan is proposing new measures to help make raising a family more affordable, such as: • Introducing the new Family Tax Cut • Enhancing the Universal Child Care Benefit

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Clarity Coaching & Development provides unique service

olene Watson, president of Clarity Coaching & Development is ready to help you find your ideal career and bring more understanding to your personal and professional life.

Watson is a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) Certified Practitioner who interprets various MBTI® reports for her clients and provides customized assessments. She helps them understand themselves and others, become organized, advance their careers, increase productivity, and communicate more clearly.

Her services also include professional speaking.

“A lot of times there are personality conflicts in the workplace because people react to situations so differently.

They make decisions and communicate based on their own personality style and this can cause tension. If we can recognize different preferences we can better understand how the others think and why they do what they do. It can change the dynamics in a workplace because coworkers will have a better idea of how to interact effectively with others.”

Watson utilizes customized MBTI® reports to help her clients choose sustainable and enjoyable career paths; she also provides coaching for interview preparation. “Education is so expensive these days; people can’t afford to go to school and figure out what they want to do while they are there. I help my clients identify their strengths, blind spots, and communication styles in order to explore careers that are truly in line with their values and strengths.”

As well as career options coaching,

Watson uses the MBTI® Step II report as well as appreciation styles to facilitate couples profiling. “Again, it is the idea that tension is often caused by dealing with things differently. If one can truly understand the intent and communication style of their partner it can have a profound effect on the entire relationship.”

Watson says that “people are sometimes surprised at their test results; they don’t always realize how they present themselves, and most importantly how others may perceive them. The MBTI® assessments help us to not only better understand those around us, but to better understand ourselves. Once you understand the reasons behind the behaviours of others you can adjust your approach and be more appropriate depending on the situation. “It is important,” she adds, “to work on being flexible. If you can truly learn to flex between the eight areas of personality type you will be more effective in your communication style and will learn to appreciate people who differ from you.”

“The business community”, Watson says, “has been so supportive; there are some amazing mentors in this city.

Saskatoon is such an entrepreneurial city, and groups like SREDA help to maintain networks and provide referrals that every business person needs.”

If you are interested in any of the services mentioned above, or if you have any questions, please contact Clarity Coaching & Development at 306-220-0739, by email at jolenewatson@live.com or by visiting http://www.jolenewatson.com

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Find us on: #InvestSREDA The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) is very proud of the community it serves. SREDA’s three main goals are to retain and expand local business in targeted sectors, to attract new investment in focus areas, and to ensure the Saskatoon region is the place to live, work, invest and prosper. We are “Celebrating Growth” through past successes and the new opportunities that now lay ahead.

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2015 Tech Venture Challenge underway

he Industry Liaison Office at the University of Saskatchewan is gearing up to host the 2015 Tech Venture Challenge. The TVC is a competition that calls for tech-based entrepreneurs affiliated with the U of S to submit their business plan for the $50,000 grand prize. All of the entries are judged by a volunteer panel of Saskatoon business leaders. According to the ILO’s Laurel Reich, the competition receives around 30 applications each year.

From those initial 30, the judges pick ten to move on to the next round, where they receive guidance, mentorship and assistance to launch their business.

From these ten, three finalists will be chosen to participate in the Finale where they will have the opportunity to compete for not only the $50,000 first place cash award, but for office space from which to run their start-up, provided by Innovation Place. The second and third place winners also receive cash prizes, and the ILO will be announcing additional amounts in the near future.Sponsors include PwC Mariner Innovations, BlackSun, and a group fund supported by the local Tech Community..

“The cash prizes are huge for the finalists,” Reich explains, adding that “even a $10,000 award can be leveraged in so many ways for a start-up.” The top three also receive professional services provided

by PwC. The final deliverables of the participants are an actionable business plan and a polished professional pitch.” And for all of the participants, Reich says, “the competition is a great opportunity to hone their business skills, meet people and to expand their networks.”

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and more of a struggle for the judges every year.” Laurie Dmytryshyn, who works for PIC Investment Group and is President of the Saskatchewan Capital Network, is entering her third year as a TVC judge, and she agrees. “As judges, we are just wowed by the final presentations. To see the quality of what is included in the final business plans, and to see the confidence of the presenters, often young entrepreneurs, is inspiring. It is such a difficult decision.” She adds that “ as judges we look at several aspects including: what are the teams’ capabilities, is the technology sound, does the plan have commercial potential, is it revenue generating, is there intellectual property and at what stage, what is the market, who are the competitors, and is the financial plan reasonable? It is a fairly intense judging process within a limited timeframe but it is also incredibly interesting.” Past winners of the TVC include Renterra, an online farmland rental auction website, BitStrata Systems, a technology design and engineering firm, and Innocorps Research, an engineering firm focussed on water remediation technology. “All three companies are successfully launched and growing – an excellent metric for us.”

Reich says the business community in Saskatoon, including organizations that promote entrepreneurship such as SREDA and Square One, is “amazing. They make themselves available to help out, and recognise the importance of supporting and encouraging a strong entrepreneurial sector and spirit. And really, the winners of this challenge could start up anywhere. Their ideas are so innovative that their customer base could be worldwide, and the city’s business community’s support will help to lay the groundwork for that company to flourish here at home.” And the business

Innocorps Research - winners of the 2014 Tech Venture Challenge (Photo: Industry Liason office)

community benefits from the competitions, too. “Not only does the TVC encourage entrepreneurs, it contributes to the growth and expansion of Saskatoon’s business community.”

The TVC is gaining a reputation, too.

“Prospective participants began calling in July this year,” Reich says, “wanting the opportunity to present their idea at the challenge. . The Finale, which is held in May, saw more than 150 people from the business community and university come and support the finalists. And the opportunity to present your business idea to such a diverse group can lead to new ideas, new contacts and maybe even a potential customer. .” Dmytryshyn believes this growth is due in part to the “time and ef-

fort put in by the ILO. They create such a supportive and entrepreneurial inspired environment and work very hard to make this program better and better every year.”

For Reich, the best part of the TVC is to “watch the top 10 teams come through the launch in December, participate in the 5 month training program and go on to do so well. . Saskatchewan is a great place to start a business and the Tech Venture Challenge is helping to build the business skills and connections for these great new local companies to succeed.”

For more information on the Tech Venture Challenge, or to find entry information, please click on http://research.usask. ca/research-process/commercialization. php

William Joseph Communications helping SREDA strengthen brand

illiam Joseph Communications is a strategic marketing firm that “leads by strategy, delivers by creativity,” says founder Ryan Townend.

“We strive to help our clients achieve their business goals through marketing. We want them to win. We want to set them up for success.”

To do so, Townend and his diverse team of industry leaders work with clients in developing their brand and marketing.

“From the first meeting, we have the right people in the room. Whether it is a strategist, a designer, an account manager or people from our digital and copy departments – everyone’s opinions are needed in crafting a client’s solution.

And as the world becomes more global and inter-connected, so does the William Joseph team. “By having offices in multiple locations we are able to tap into great talent all across western Canada through

our various offices. But regardless where our staff live, our key client meetings are always face to face, because that lets the client feel more connected to us, and us to them.”

In order to achieve success, important questions are asked. “What business goals do you need marketing to support? Is your current brand relevant to your business and target market? Is your marketing plan current and yielding measureable results?

Is your budget in alignment with your marketing expectations? Once the initial research and insights phase is complete, the William Joseph team works with clients in strengthening their brand and developing their strategic marketing plan.

Townend says the fact that he owns his own business helps him further related with his clients. “I know what it is like to be an entrepreneur. It is balance when investing in marketing and yet being mind-

ful of cashflow. The need to market today for a profitable tomorrow is paramount in my business – just as it is for my clients.

Long story short, I walk in their shoes as a business owner and can relate.”

Townend opened up the Saskatoon office of William Joseph office five years ago. “I grew up in Wadena SK and went to university and started my career in Saskatoon. Just like all my friends I moved west to strike it rich after university. But after launching William Joseph in Calgary my friends told me to come back and bring my talents home.” And indeed, Townend says he found a city “in need of innovative marketing with an influx of national and international attention.”

“Saskatoon is evolving. There is a desire to push new limits and promote our success.” SREDA is one of William Joseph’s Saskatoon clients, and is, says Townend, “great organization to work

with. With SREDA’s new leadership, they will continue to strengthen their position in the market and achieve great success for Saskatoon. It is our job to ensure their brand is credible and relevant and their marketing tells a compelling story to their key stakeholders locally, provincially, nationally and globally.”

As times changes, so must a company’s marketing. Target markets are being reached in new ways – through social media and the mainstream use of mobile devices for example. But one thing remains the same throughout time– develop a brand that resonates with your target markets and ensure your marketing strategy supports your business objectives. That is just smart business.

If you are interested in William Joseph Communications, click on williamjoseph.com

19th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet, Presented by PotashCorp February 26, 2015 – Prairieland Park

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Business Excellence

Find us on: #InvestSREDA The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) is very proud of the community it serves. SREDA’s three main goals are to retain and expand local business in targeted sectors, to attract new investment in focus areas, and to ensure the Saskatoon region is the place to live, work, invest and prosper. We are “Celebrating Growth” through past successes and the new opportunities that now lay ahead.

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he University of Saskatchewan’s Junior Chamber of Commerce is a campus club that was formed in 2013 by Jordan Dutchak and Colton Wiegers with the goal of encouraging the participation of youth in the province’s business community and to, according to Dutchak, “give students a chance to find and work with other students and to share connections, resources and networks.” Open to any student at the U of S, the JCC is also affiliated with the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, the Edwards School of Business and the University of Saskatchewan, making it, explains Dutchak, the only JCC in North and South America to have four such prestigious partners.

This past September, the JCC co-hosted with Hacking Health Saskatoon the provinces first health based Hackathon, an event that brought together “industry specific people and their ideas with the tech and business people who could make the ideas a reality. It is a chance to bridge the gap between industry profes-

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sionals and business and tech people, to bring them all to the same table to work on tackling front line problems in any given sector.” Dutchak estimates that 140 people turned out for the event, even though “in Saskatchewan, the birth of universal healthcare, there is sometimes a resistance to the idea of entrepreneurship going hand in hand with medicine.

But we had representatives attend from the Saskatoon Health Region, as well as the Dean of the College of Medicine, and they were very excited to see what could happen.” The JCC is hoping that success will carry over into the group’s next Hackathon, focusing on Emerging Agriculture, which will be held in November.

So far, things are looking positive. “The minute we approached the business community to take part, the response was amazing. And since we announced the Agriculture Hackathon on social media, we’ve had inquiries from as far away as California and Netherlands.” He adds that the local farming community has also been contacted, and that farmers are very interested in participating as well.

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The Hackathons are run as weekend events where people meet and share ideas on the Friday, and then spend Saturday forming groups and “working on building software for 12 to 15 hours. Someday we hope to turn it into a week long event so that the participants can have enough time to look at building hardware, but for now, we’ve had some really innovative and useable software come out of the sessions.”

Dutchak says the business community has been very supportive of both the JCC and the Hackathons. The Saskatchewan

Capital Network and the Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence have both shown interest, as have SREDA and Square One. “All of the business people we talk to about what we are doing are very excited about the future of youth in entrepreneurship in Saskatoon and the province.”

If you would like more information about the JCC or the upcoming Emerging Agriculture Hackathon, please visit http://uofsjcc.com and www.emergingagriculture.com

Futurpreneur a fantastic resource for young entrepreneurs

uturpreneur, formally known as the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, is a nation-wide not for profit that helps young entrepreneurs start-up their own businesses. They do this is a variety of ways, says Futurpreneur’s Ryley Iverson.

“Nationally, we offer start up resources such as help with drafting business plans with our online business plan writer. This planner was developed by Futurpreneur and has been accessed and used by people from all over the world.”

Additionally, Futurpreneur offers “some seed capital, usually up to around $45,000 per business, which we give out with character based start-up loans.

What this means is, people don’t necessarily have collateral when they come to us for a loan, but what they do have is a strong business plan. It is the strength of the business plan that decides it.” This part of the program has Futurpreneur partnering with local lending institutions. “Banks will send clients to us so that we can help them finalize a concrete and workable business plan and help them get started with seed money, and then, once the business JW11983.K17 James is established,

the bank will once again take over the financial relationship.” As well, and on a more local level, Futurpreneur sets young business people up with mentors from the local business community.

“The mentors are committed to spending a minimum of an hour a week with the young entrepreneur. This could be a meeting about a specific problem, or it could be a quick coffee to informally discuss how things are going.” And the success rates of the program, Iverson says, are “staggering. Nationally we have over 2,800 volunteer mentors, and our business loan re-payment rate is 87 per cent, or essentially 9 out of 10 businesses. And since 1996, when it was still CBYF, we have had over 7,000 clients.”

Futurpreneur will take part in Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 17-23, and will host a series of competitions and smaller gatherings where young entrepreneurs can build their networks.

Iverson says that Futurpreneur is seeing some trends in the directions start-ups are going in Saskatoon. “Because of the building boom, we are still seeing a lot of

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They see gaps in the market and are moving home to fill them.”

The local business community has been “amazing,” says Iverson. “They are so willing to help out with mentorship, and recognize the importance of supporting and growing new entrepreneurs and JW11994.K17 James businesses.

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son adds, “has probably been our number one partner. They send clients our way, and we send clients their way. They are an awesome resource.”

Going forward, Iverson says that Futurpreneur would like to expand its reach to places like Lloydminster, Prince Albert, Humboldt and Moose Jaw, but for now, it will continue to help start-ups grown their businesses from a place of strength while fostering ties with the local business community.

If you are interested in Futurpreneurs or in Global Entrepreneurship week, please visit http://futurpreneur.ca/en

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A convenient half-bath and mainfloor laundry are also part of the layout. Laminate is the flooring of choice.

All three bedrooms are located on the second floor. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and bathroom.

The main family bathroom is also located on this level.

The basement has been left open for future development. The listed price is $418,900.

Located at 115 Childers Cres., the home can be viewed Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on weekends and holidays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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The 1,442-square-foot, twostorey home offers charming family features, but also delivers a practical inventory that makes the property especially appealing. The former parade home’s front yard is landscaped.

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Red Moon Road is a Winnipeg trio which produces exquisite harmonies and lively takes on modern roots music. Show time is 8 p.m. The Bassment, 2202 Fourth Avenue North. Tickets: $17 for SJS members, $22 for non-members.

NOVEMBER 20-21-22 Kristin Korb, bassist and vocalist, and Brad Turner, trumpeter, drummer and pianist, are the special guests for the SJS Jazz Education Workshop, where 12 bands have been invited to play and learn. Nightly sessions at 8 p.m. The Bassment.

Tickets: $10 for SJS members and $15 for non-members on Thursday and Friday, $17 and $22 for Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23 The Midnight Roses from Swift Current serve up folk and bluegrass with strong vocals and harmonies and show time is 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets: $17 for SJS members, $22 for non-members. ***** The Department of Music presents: Greystone Singers and University Chorus Winter Concert Conducted by Gerald Langner. 3 p.m. Knox United Church.

Tickets: Adults $15; Students and Seniors $10. Available at McNally- Robinson, from choir members, or at the door. For more information contact: music.uofs@usask.ca or 306-9666185.

DECEMBER 4, 11, 18

The annual Festival of Trees — A Fairytale Christmas 2014 — will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily from Nov. 23-29 at the Western Development Museum. Proceeds from the event will benefit Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation in two ways. Funds will support both the MS Clinical Research Chair Campaign and Breast Health Centre.

For more information, including ticket information, visit www.festival-of-trees.com.

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Free noon concerts at Third Avenue United Church. Coffee and Every Monday tea provided. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch. Donations appreciated. Call the church for more information: 306-652- Hope Beyond Depression program: free introductory sessions Feb. 3 or Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Where: 327 Pine6812. house Drive (wheelchair accessible). For more info call Pekka DECEMBER 7 at 306-717-1665 or email saskatoonrecovery@gmail.com.

Join the Cecilian Singers for A Holly, Jolly Christmas at 3 p.m.

First and Third Saturdays at Zion Lutheran Church (323 Fourth Ave. South). Not only of the month will you enjoy a variety of beautiful classical, contemporary, Lions Club’s Texas Holdem Tournaments. $60 buy- in gets and holiday music, there will also be a spectacular selection $10,000 in chips, $40 goes to the cash prize pool. No Reof silent auction items to bid on. Tickets are available for $15 Buys. 50 seats available. Registration opens at 6, tournament in advance at McNally Robinson and by emailing tickets@ starts at 7 p.m. The Coachman bar at Market Mall. Call 306ceciliansingers.ca,or $18 at the door.

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EVENTS NOVEMBER 19

First Saturday of every month The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons with dementia, family, care partners and other interested people. The Café is a two-hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and information. First Saturday of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sherbrooke Community Centre.

Saskatoon Seniors Continued Learning (SSCL) winter class registration begins Nov. 19. These eight- week classes for adults 55 plus begin the week of Jan. 5 and are held at the university. Visit www.ccde.usask.ca/seniors on Nov. 19 for class information and registration forms, or pick them up at all Every Tuesday public libraries starting Nov. 19. In-person registration is Dec. Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Bazaar and 3 from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Bistro. Basement of Grace-Westminster United Church (505, NOVEMBER 20 10th Street East). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Is your Garden for the Birds? Are you Willing to Share? Speak- ***** er: Sara Williams. Biology Building Rm 106, University of Sas- Spirit of the West 616550 Toastsmasters Club Downtown katchewan. 7:30 p.m. No charge for the public and members Saskatoon. Come and have some fun with speaking and leadof the Saskatoon Nature Society. ership skills. Our club meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room of Great Western Brewing Company. Follow NOVEMBER 22 the red fence on south side of building through the gate up A Christmas Tea & Bake Sale from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the the stairs into the building. lower hall of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (at the corner of 20th Street and Spadina Crescent). A $3.50 admission First Monday of every month charge includes dessert, coffee or tea.

Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings at 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair ***** United Church. We meet the first Monday of the month except Indoor garage/bake sale at arbor green (1430 Avenue M when there is a holiday, if so we meet the second Monday.

South) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch: soup and bun for $3.

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Left Behind By Suicide is a drop-in support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide.Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre - 333 4th Avenue North. 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, email leftbehind@ sasktel.net. ***** FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness meetings will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accesNOVEMBER 29 sible). If you have a loved one or friend with a mental illness Free Flow Dance Theatre and friends annual fall concert. and you need understanding support, contact Carol at 306Refinery Theatre Free Flow Dance Theatre with special guests 249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or Erica Jacks & Kyle Syverson. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with e-mail fromisk@gmail.com. the show at 8 p.m. Tickets $20 general, $15 student/senior.

Advanced sales: http://ontheboards.ca/product.php?id_prod- First and Third Sunday of every month uct=154. Box office: 306-653-5191.

Pet Loss Support Group offers support and comfort to people ***** who are struggling with the loss of a beloved companion Advent Tea. St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Parish Hall (816 Spadina Crescent). 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas bake sale and animal due to old age, sickness or other sad reasons. The noobligation support group meets at 2 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards homemade turkey pies and crafts. Tea tickets $5. For more Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon. For more informainformation, call 306-242-5146. tion or telephone support, call 306-343-5322. ***** St. Matthew’s Anglican Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Soup and sandwich lunch, silent auction, as well as a new to Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages are welyou table, baking, quilt raffle. For more information, contact come, all materials supplied, no registration required. Times Carolyn Bell at 306-955-2460. The church is located Egbert are: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 Avenue and 109th Street in Sutherland. p.m., and Saturdays 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Saskatoon Council on Aging: Everything Organized. Everything Organized specializes in downsizing seniors from their homes into retirement communities. Come find out more information on how you can become more organized. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: Saskatoon Council on Aging. The speaker is Marlo Johnson. The cost is $10. To register phone 306-652-2255 or email ashley@scoa.ca.

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Depression Support Group — free group runs on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Second and Fourth Tuesday the CMHA building (1301 Avenue P North). This is open to The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds dances at Grace anyone struggling with depression and family members wantWestminster United Church (505 10th Street East) from ing to support them. For more info, call 306-270-9181.

October until April. We dance to old-time music from 7 p.m. to ***** 9:30 p.m. Beginner instruction during the first hour. No experi- Bargain store to support the inner city Lighthouse project. Babies’, children’s, ladies’ and men’s clothing; jewellery, purses, ence needed. For further information call 306- 382-5107.

belts and camping clothes available. Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Avenue.

Prices from $0.25 to $5. Everyone is welcome. For more information: Call 306-955-3766 (church) or go to spuconline. com or email zixiag@gmail.com. ***** St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club (1235 -20th St. West) have bingos and Kaiser from noon until 4 p.m. On the last wednesday of each month we hold a birthday party for applicable members. Monthly socials are also held randomly. The club is campaigning for new members who are 55+. Included are bowling alleys, pool tables, dart boards. The club building is wheelchair accessible with adjacent bus service. Memberships are $5 per year with discounts included. For further info call (306)384-4644 or (306)716-0204.

Third Thursday of the Month The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group meets every month except July and August at 7:30 p.m. in the W. A. Edwards Family Centre, across from the Saskatoon Funeral Home. For more information call Murray Hill at 306-242-5893 or email murraydhill@me.com.

Second Wednesday of the Month Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club is 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 306-249-0243 or by email w.gulka@sasktel.net.

Every Thursday Saskatoon International Folkdance Club meets at 7 p.m. in Albert Community Centre (Rm 13, 610 Clarence Ave. South). Learn dances from many countries around the world.

First night is free! For more information visit www.sifc. awardspace.com. ***** Le Choeur des plaines welcomes you to sing and socialize in French each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at L’École canadienne française at 1407 Albert Avenue. The choir is directed by Michael Harris and is accompanied by Rachel Fraser. All who wish to sustain or practice their French are welcome. For more information, call Rachel at 306-343-6641 or Jean at 306-343-9460. ***** SCOOTERS indoor playgroup for children new-borns to age five and their parents/caregivers will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church from9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. $40/family/year or suggested drop-in donation of $5/family. Visit our Facebook page (Scooters - at EBC) for more information.

First and Third Wednesday of the month Resporados support group for people with breathing difficulties taking place at 1:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church (33rd Street West). For more information, contact Debbie at 306-664-4992.

Every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Overeaters Anonymous: Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? We are a non-profit 12-step group that meets on Tuesdays at noon and 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information including locations visit www.oa.org.

Fridays Learn to dance - Karousels Dance Club, starting Sept. 19 cued ballroom at 7 p.m. Albert Community Centre (610 Clarence Ave. South). Contact 306-290-5486.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 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 306-9318053 or Kathy at 306-244-0587.

Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2014 and the 2013 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2014 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption ratings. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption may vary based on driving habits and other factors. Ask your retailer for the EnerGuide information. ¤2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6 L VVT V6 6-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2014 Dodge Dart 1.4 L I-4 16V Turbo – Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 MPG) and City: 7.3 L/100 km (39 MPG). 2014 Dodge Journey 2.4 L with 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 MPG) and City: 11.2 L/100 km (25 MPG). Wise customers read the fine print: *, €, >, ♦♦, †, § The All Out Clearout Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after November 1, 2014. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing excludes freight ($1,695), licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2014 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. €Grand Caravan Ultimate Package discounts available at participating retailers on the purchase of a new 2014 Grand Caravan Ultimate Package discounts (JCDP4928K). Discount consists of: (i) $7,000 in Consumer Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes; and (ii) 3,350 in no-cost options that will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. >2.79% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2014 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Example: 2014 Dodge Dart SE (25A) with a Purchase Price of $15,495 financed at 2.79% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $42 with a cost of borrowing of $1,798 and a total obligation of $17,293. ♦♦Ultimate Journey Discounts available at participating retailers on the purchase of a new 2014 Dodge Journey SXT with Ultimate Journey Package (JCDP4928K). Discount consists of: (i) $2,500 in Bonus Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes; and (ii) $2,495 in no-cost options that will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. †0.0% purchase financing for 36 months available on the new 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan/2014 Dodge Dart SE (25A)/2014 Dodge Journey through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto. Examples: 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP/2014 Dodge Dart SE (25A)/2014 Dodge Journey CVP with a Purchase Price of $18,995/$15,495/$18,995, with a $0 down payment, financed at 0.0% for 36 months equals 78/156/78 bi-weekly/weekly/bi-weekly payments of $244/$99/$244; cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $18,995/$15,495/$18,995. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ^Based on R. L. Polk Canada, Inc. May 2008 to September 2013 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Crossover Segments as defined by Chrysler Canada Inc. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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