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Survivor

Men can have breast cancer, too Andrew Pratt is the ambassador for this year’s Bust A Move fundraiser (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express ndrew Pratt is a breast cancer survivor who has been giving back as a volunteer almost since his diagnosis in April 2009. Through a number of coincidences — happy ones, he says — you might say volunteering became his calling. He did an interview just before the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer in 2009. As he was driving home from his final chemotherapy treatment, Pratt heard the interview on the air. “That was quite exciting,” he said. “It inspired me to continue on as long as they needed.” Whether it was with the radio marathon or with the annual Relay for Life, Pratt has

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lent his time and voice to cancer initiatives. He and his wife, Lynne, recently agreed to be the ambassadors for this year’s Bust a Move (BAM) fundraiser. Pratt was invited last fall to a kickoff meeting for BAM. He didn’t know what to expect and what the expectations were for an ambassador. He knew organizers were interested in having a male breast cancer survivor as a representative. Breast cancer is uncommon in males. According to the Canadian Cancer Society’s estimated statistics for 2014, 210 men in Canada will be diagnosed. Of those, 60 will die from the cancer. An estimated 25,000 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, with approximately 5,000 dying.

“I was treated very well at the kickoff,” Pratt said. “I met with Arla Gustafson and Steve Shannon, the leaders of their respective hospital foundations, and they had their assistants talk with me about the role and what they are trying to accomplish. “This is where (another) coincidence comes in. I was driving home from that and the radio marathon was on again. And they played a clip of me from two years ago. I heard it again and went, ‘OK, there is some sort of message here.’ I thought about it over the weekend and told my wife (Lynne), ‘I’m going to give it a shot.’” Pratt, a 54-year-old engineer at International Road Dynamics, is now a five-year survivor. He noticed a small lump on his right

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I had the itch to curl again

aybe it’s because I said he wanted to try out his watch a lot of curlstuff. Sandy phoned a couple ing on television. of clubs to see if there was a Maybe it’s because my son, spare sheet of ice we could Brandon, is helping coach use. We had saved an old high school curling in Hanpair of my curling shoes. ley. Maybe it’s because I will On a moment’s notice, be in Moose Jaw next month we headed to the Granite, covering the Scotties Tourone of the many clubs in the nament of Hearts national city to which I was once a women’s championship. member. I pretty much ran Anyway, I tried curling the table during the 1970s Editor last week. I hadn’t been on a and into the 1980s. I was a sheet of ice in more than 10 member at the Hub, Granite, years and hadn’t played a game in more Sutherland and Nutana. The old Hub than 15. always felt most like home. My return started when Brandon Brandon and I arrived at the Granite, wanted to purchase some curling gear did a minimal amount of stretching — for the school and for himself. Sandy too minimal — and out onto the ice and I went with him to Folk’s Curling we went. I chuckled as we passed one Corner at the Nutana Curling Club. I sheet. On the back ledge, where we hadn’t seen Dave Folk in years. I met used to put our wallets and smokes, was him when I was in Grade 9 and curling a line of cellphones. on the Aden Bowman team. Dave was Curling wasn’t like riding a bike for skipping the team at Evan Hardy. We me. Far from it. I tried a practice slide both played in a high school bonspiel in and was out of control. I barely made North Battleford during the Christmas it past the top of the rings and was fish break. We were staying at the same tailing like a fish in a tailings pond. hotel — the Beaver Motor Hotel — and Getting up hurt so much. our teams hung out together during the I decided to throw a rock. I eased ’spiel. Don’t tell my parents, but I think into the hack and positioned the rock I bummed a cigarette off Dave. in front of me. Then I froze. I didn’t Dave has changed much less in the know what to do. When I played, I past 45 years than most of us. He looks lifted the rock as part of my delivery. I great and the smile and infectious laugh now didn’t know if I wanted to or could are still in place. While chatting with swing the 40 pounds and, worse yet, Dave, Eugene Hritzuk came into the where to put my sliding foot during the store. It must be more than 30 years process. Straight back? Flat on the ice since he last beat the crap out of every or slightly up on my toe? It didn’t matteam I was on. When I curled competi- ter. I couldn’t do it. tively, I remember beating Rick Folk Eventually, I threw four rocks using a couple of times, but never Eugene. a number of set ups. Then, my body I told Dave and Eugene that I had the gave out. I hurt both quads — assuming itch to throw some rocks. They were I have them — and my lower back. I encouraging, at least on the outside. Eu- could barely walk for two days. Going gene sure as heck didn’t look worried. up and down stairs was a killer. Brandon purchased a brush and I held the broom for Brandon for shoes and off we went to do more erabout an hour. It is amazing how much rands. A couple of hours later, Brandon his delivery improved in such a short

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Young Cam playing in the city playdowns in 1978 time. It wasn’t my coaching, trust me. Beyond a couple of months in Grade 9, he has never curled. I vow to return to the ice. I won’t be ready for the Saskatoon men’s bonspiel in February. I am now targeting March. During the NFL conference championship games, I watched YouTube videos on throwing a rock without lifting it. I watched the TSN Skins game to see how the pros do it. Maybe Rachel Homan will give me tips in Moose Jaw. It really ate at me that I was unable to throw a rock properly, and without pain. On the next sheet at the Granite were three junior curlers. Watching them brought back so many great memories. I want to glide along the ice like they were, even if it’s just one final time.

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t’s a cold January morning in Saskatoon, with temperatures dipping well into the –30 C range, but Shannon Harnett-Smith is out for a walk. Strolling the neatly groomed paths of the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, she peers out from inside the depths of her parka’s hood to get a closer look at the cougars pacing their enclosure, occasionally pausing to peer right back. “Look at how beautiful they are,” said Harnett-Smith, who has recently replaced Barrie Meissner as the new executive director of the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation. “I was born and raised in Saskatoon, and have strong roots in our community,” said Harnett-Smith. “I grew up going to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm, often for Sunday picnics. I know that so many of my peers did the same thing when they were kids, and now with their own kids. The Forestry Farm Park & Zoo are an integral part of the Saskatoon experience.” With two small children herself, Harnett-Smith has loved being a member of the Saskatoon Zoo Society for the past four years, and is thrilled to take the helm of the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation. The foundation focuses on fundraising for capital projects, such as new animal exhibits, and improvements within the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. “I started my fundraising career with the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation in 2005, where I was manager of annual giving and, most recently, major gifts officer,” said Harnett-Smith. “I sort of fell into the fundraising profession, and have been extremely blessed to have worked under some amazing individuals who have taught me so much over the years.” Harnett-Smith is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, currently holding the position of treasurer on the board of directors, and is working towards her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation. The Saskatoon Zoo Foundation is a non-profit organization operated by a volunteer board of directors. Through signature efforts such as the summer ZooGala, it has raised funds to build the zoo’s Affinity Learning Centre, McDonald’s Natural Place to Play, Kinsmen Bear Exhibit and Phase Two of the PotashCorp Ark Exhibit and Lions Special Event Pavilion. Harnett-Smith has big dreams and big plans to mark her role as the zoo foundation’s new – and only second –

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Shannon Harnett-Smith recently replaced Barrie Meissner as the executive director of the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation (Photos supplied by the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation) executive director. Her priority in 2015 is to raise funds for the zoo’s new Carnivore Trail Campaign. “The Saskatoon Zoo Foundation has undertaken the ambitious goal of raising $5 million to build the Carnivore Trail, which will cement the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo as one of Saskatchewan’s top tourism attractions,” she said. The Carnivore Trail is slated to feature a glass viewing tunnel — which will be the only one of its kind in Western Canada — for an up close and personal look at carnivores, such as the wolves and cougars, and for new, fascinating zoo tenants, such as arctic foxes and wolverines. “The development of the Carnivore Trail will have a major impact on the many animals you see at our zoo,” said Harnett-Smith. “Not only will it provide much-needed space for our carnivores, but the current enclosures they are in will be free to house some new and exciting species.” Being part of something that is directly benefitting Saskatoon and the province is really important to HarnettSmith, who loves meeting new people and discovering what inspires them to give. “For me, fundraising is more than a job. It is a privilege

Shannon Harnett-Smith’s priority in 2015 is to raise funds for the zoo’s new Carnivore Trail Campaign and a joy. I’m passionate about animals and their well-being. This is such a great family facility that provides education and conservation programs and learning opportunities for school children throughout the province. “I can’t wait to help continue to build this unique and dynamic facility in Saskatoon.” For more information on the Carnivore Trail project or the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation, contact Shannon HarnettSmith at 306-975-2241, email director@saskatoonzoofoundation.ca or visit the foundation online at www.saskatoonzoofoundation.ca. (Tammy Robert is a volunteer director on the board of the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation.)

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Have libraries reached the final chapter? Question: I see that looking after it from that point Stonebridge is getting a new forward. library. Is that necessary? Question: The Farnam I read the Fast Consulting Building has been in the study on library usage. It news for the past few weeks. states that 77 per cent of Do you have thoughts on Saskatoon people have liwhether the new owners brary cards. Is that correct? should restore it or demolI doubt it. The library has ish it? maintained usage by using Mayor Atchison: The them as gathering places building was for sale for at for various meetings. They least one year. A lot of people are also distributing videos Ask the Mayor had an opportunity to buy it. and CDs free of charge. Is The new owners determined that reason enough to open it was far too expensive for a new one and continue to increase the them to repair. Now there are conversafunding? Perhaps this is an outdated tions about the City’s role in whether the business model and, like other cities, building should be torn down or renovatwe should start decreasing the funding ed. I don’t know why everyone continues and close the libraries as the employees to look to the City and government to do retire. those things. You can’t count on governMayor Atchison: I think if you were ments to do everything. Heavens, the to talk to Zenon Zuzak, our retiring direc- federal government says they don’t think tor of libraries, he would have a different it is worthy to save the first prime minispoint of view on the value of libraries. ter’s home. Rightly or wrongly, but that When the reader mentions videos and is their decision. We have a lot of areas CDs being free of charge, it shows you where need to invest our money. We still what kind of value you can get by just need to fix our roads in Saskatoon, fix going to the library. Put a little effort into transit, fund policing and fire; there’s a it and it doesn’t cost you anything. When whole host of areas that require attention. the reader says 77 per cent of people The new owners of the Farnam Buildhave a library card – if the library is using should do as they see fit. If they ing that number, I would say it is pretty want to put another building there that is factual. I can’t believe the library would sympathetic to the area and looks like it embellish the number to its benefit. belongs in the neighbourhood, which I The library is a separate board and, as understand they said they would do, they an independent board, has taxing ability. should leave it at that. And the people Approximately three per cent of your who are so in need of having a say should property taxes go to the library. The ques- write cheques themselves. Why should tion was about Stonebridge, but we need the taxpayer have to come to the rescue to talk about the library on 20th Street for someone else’s pet project? West and the huge impact that library Question: With parking payment has had on the children and the adults kiosks soon to replace parking meters, in that area. A lot of children don’t have how will the space in which cars are to their own laptop or computer, and they be parked be designated? Currently go there in order to use a computer, along the space is defined by parking vehicles with a lot of adults. They tell me the between meters. What system will better you are in reading, the greater the guide parkers so that they’re not takopportunity you have to reach a higher ing up more allotted space, thus reduclevel of education. And with that comes a ing the number of parking spaces? better-paying job. Mayor Atchison: That is a discusSo the library, for some, may not be sion that we have been having at council. the end all and be all, but for a lot of Some councillors don’t want to have people in our community it certainly any lines at all. My own personal view gives them the opportunity to improve is we need to have the spaces designated themselves. We talk about being environ- as we have in the past. If we don’t, we mentally friendly; I can’t think of a better will have far fewer cars parking on those way of being environmentally friendly streets. than borrowing a book, reading it and reDID YOU KNOW? turning it. I understand where the reader Saskatoon Police Service is coming from, but it doesn`t necessarily 2014 Stats make it the correct point of view for a lot • 632.11 members: 441 sworn officers, of people in Saskatoon. 58.5 special constables and 132.61 Question: Several weeks ago, in civilians response to a question, you indicated you are not part of a City of Saskatoon • 256,793 calls to the communication centre pension plan. I believe the question • Cars were dispatched to 75,369 calls should have been “do you have any for service. contribution to a retirement plan paid by the City of Saskatoon?”, which I be- • There were 10,614 arrests processed through the detention area. lieve is reasonable, if such is the case. • There were 34,779 traffic tickets Mayor Atchison: Yes, I do. I believe issued. I receive a five- or six-per-cent contribution from the City. I am responsible for

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(Continued from page 1) “And his secretary phoned me that afternoon and said, ‘We have an appointment for you with a surgeon two weeks from now.’ I’m going, ‘Oh, oh.’ “On April 1, 2009, I went to the doctor and, a week later, I was in the Breast Health Centre at Saskatoon City Hospital having a biopsy. A month later, I had surgery and had what they call a modified radical mastectomy, which means they take off all the breast tissue, a lot of the fat and a good chunk of lymph nodes. They found it had spread out to those lymph nodes in my arm. That is why they just continued on. They didn’t just try to remove the lump; when they went in they continued on and took out the rest.” Pratt had Stage 3 cancer. “I finished up surgery and went to the cancer agency at RUH. They are amazing people in there. There are amazing people in the Breast Health Centre. I have no complaints with our health system.” Pratt was given a list of his options for further treatment. Chemotherapy? Radiation? The odds for and against a recurrence were laid out each time. “We want the full-meal deal,” he told his oncologist. “Everything.” He now belonged, as his surgeon told him, to the medical profession, and would for nine months. That was the full-meal deal. “I did my chemotherapy and finished that up in October 2009, on the day of the radio marathon in that year. I did radiation through December and was (at the end of) my treatment.” Well not quite the end. “The type of breast cancer – it is amazing how much you learn when you go into this stuff – I believe it is called estrogen receptor positive. It meant they wanted to put me on a drug called Tamoxifen. Basically what Tamoxifen does is effectively replaces the operation or the function of estrogen in your body. A lot of women get put on that; some of them tolerate it better than others. “I was on that for five years and finished that last October. I am glad to be done with it. I didn’t enjoy the side effects. A lot of people talk about something called chemobrain, cognitive thinking processes. I said to somebody at the office yesterday, ‘It’s great to be done with it because one of the effects I found with it was my to-do list could only be two-deep in my head, as opposed to five or 10 items. It is little things like that. “Fatigue is another side effect. I feel like that’s better. Throughout the five years I would go for about two weeks and effectively crash for a weekend. And I’d sleep the Saturday and a good part of Sunday.”

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The side effects started to go away fairly quickly when he stopped taking the drug. “I haven’t noticed the tiredness. Within the first or second week, I noticed the mental capacity coming back. I sat in a meeting in late November or early December and it was a very technical mathematic discussion, and I actually followed most of it,” he said with a laugh. “Some of it was over my head, but I was able to focus and ask a few relevant questions. I went, ‘I don’t think I could have done this a month ago.’ ” Pratt had a scare last August when he felt a lump. He returned to the Breast Health Centre. “I certainly was afraid. I don’t know if I was afraid for me so much as I was afraid for taking my wife through it. She was my primary caregiver. She went to every appointment with me. If people are going through cancer – it doesn’t matter what kind of cancer and maybe it is true with any medical thing – but I found the benefit of having two people in the room. When the doctor says, ‘This is what is going on and this is what we are going to do,’ it is significant because the amount of stuff I would have missed that she picked up on and vice versa helped us both. “She is very aware of cancer. Both her parents have had cancer. I think the first time going through she was more afraid of what was going on than I was. I sometimes look back and think I took it too lightly in front of her than I should have. It didn’t realize until after how much pressure my wife felt and how much she worried about it all. She was always there for me.” The Pratts got good news that day in August. It turned out to be lipoma – a lump of fat. During the past five years, Pratt discovered cancer is genetic in his family. He is glad he knows and has passed the information on to his four sons, who can pass it on to their children. Pratt is looking forward to helping spread the word about BAM and the lifestyle the fundraising event promotes. “The message from a BAM perspective is healthy living – the exercise and the eating right. I think one good, strong proactive and reactive fight back against cancer is to be involved in exercise and be involved in eating well and eating right.” Funds raised by Bust a Move Saskatoon will support the Breast Health Centre at Saskatoon City Hospital and fund molecular imaging research to aid advanced cancer care for patients at Royal University Hospital. For more information, visit bustamovesk.ca.

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Listening to oral storyteller magical experience

recently tackled a hospital around to publishers, hoping to reading gig with a friend from eventually join the ranks of pubthe literary community. lished Saskatchewan authors. We presented some seasonal She has deep passion for the yarns to the staff and patients at written word, especially on the St. Paul’s Hospital. While this local front, and has embraced that is nothing new, my colleague’s by accumulating an enormous approach was much different — home library of Saskatchewan and, dare I say, more dynamic books. (I was privileged to see a than mine. mere portion of her collection and Danica Lorer is an oral stowas tickled to spot my own titles ryteller. Unlike me, she knows evthere.) Guest Column ery word of the yarns she spews, Danica’s humbleness only adds and doesn’t need to have a book to the magic of what she does. I in her hands to present her work. She grace- couldn’t help but titter when she sheepishly fully shares her stories — stumble free — in confessed she feels guilty for purchasing an enthusiastic manner, simply by using her some of the books second-hand. As someone voice. It is quite fascinating to experience. who is in the thick of the Canadian writing Danica has the perfect elegance about her world, I don’t feel there is anything wrong to tackle this craft. When she speaks, her with collecting in this manner. eyes dance, her hands move to emphasize the Few contemporary authors actually plot and her clothing is consistently artistimake a sole living from the sales of their cally fashionable, all adding to the experibooks alone. Many of us wear several hats ence. It’s quite humbling to watch. After to keep bills paid and keep three squares on the event, I was wooed even further when the table day after day. The greatest thing Danica held the audience’s attention by com- is that Danica doesn’t simply just collect mencing a simple short sing-a-long before books, but she reads them, too. She tells me everyone parted ways. she reads daily and devours countless books I asked Danica what it was about storya year. She said she would rather read a telling that drew her to it. book than watch a film. Danica confesses “Storytelling is multicultural. It’s also like she only takes in about one or two movies a an organic evolution,” she replied. “Often, year. She prefers to read the writers’ words we gauge the stories to fit the audience. And and encounter her own visuals than those there is no cover between the artist and the from the imagination of a film producer. audience. It’s like . . . the concert-versus-CD How cool is that? thing. There is nothing like being in a room When I asked Danica if she could tell me full and wowing them with a really good a little more about the actual history of oral story. Almost anyone can tell one, but there’s storytelling, her eyes sparkled and her voice an art to doing it properly.” became gleeful. During our chat, I was also reminded that “It’s an ancient craft almost as old as time storytelling is only a portion of what she itself. But the craft requires constant honing does with her creativity. She is also a face and developing.” painter and a writer. She is working on a In Danica’s case, she has done the job couple of manuscripts and is shopping them well.

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New theatre group presents lesser-known Shakespeare plays

Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express new artist collective called Saskatoon Shakespeare Lab is providing local audiences with an opportunity to become more familiar with The Bard’s lesser-known plays. The collective’s first production is Cymbeline, a “genre-defying” work that is romantic, tragic and comedic, said actress Jenna-Lee Hyde. “The play is about love and it’s about loss and jealousy and all the things we’re still dealing with now — hundreds of years later,” said Hyde. “This play will take you through a pretty great journey, just because there are so many things that happen and so many things that don’t just fit in one specific genre or storyline. It’s all over the place. I think it’s like a buffet — you can have a little bit of everything you’re going to want,” she added. Cymbeline, set in ancient Britain, is named after the character King Cymbeline. The action begins after the king’s daughter, Imogen, marries Posthumus against his wishes. Hyde plays two male characters — Posthumus’ servant, Pisanio, and Guiderius, one of Cymbeline’s two sons who were kidnapped as children. “I’m excited for the challenge because, as most people know, all of the women were played by men back in Shakespeare’s day. So I feel a bit liberated to be able to switch that now,” said Hyde, who received a Saskatoon and Area Theatre Award (SATAward) for outstanding achievement in performance in 2014.

“They’re still people,” Hyde said of the male characters. “The journey’s the same. They each have a really big truth to them you have to play honestly as a woman.” Hyde, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from the University of Saskatchewan in 2011, stars alongside other well-known local artists in Cymbeline: Joshua Beaudry, Blaine Hart, Lauren Holfeuer, Angela Kemp and Rob van Meenen. The show is directed by Skye Brandon, who is the artistic producer at Dancing Sky Theatre. The show is stage managed by Liz King, while the lighting design is by Jared Beattie. “What a team,” said Hyde. “Lauren Holfeuer as Imogen is going to be incredible. She has such a sharp, intelligent brain and amazing emotional depth. Angela Kemp as the queen — I mean, I don’t think anybody’s seen her play a character like this before. I think that’s going to be really exciting. It’s exciting just to watch her develop this character.” Hyde is also excited to work with the rest of the cast, as well as to have Brandon as the show’s director. “Directors need to be such great communicators, and I think that Skye really, really is,” she said. Brandon returned to Saskatoon from Stratford, Ont., last summer to take on three roles as part of the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan festival’s 30th season. Prior to that, he spent five seasons at the Stratford Festival, which is highly regarded for its productions of Shakespeare’s plays.

Jenna-Lee Hyde is among the all-star cast in Cymbeline (Photo Supplied) After Brandon came back to Saskatoon, “it was sort of his mandate within himself that he wanted to produce Shakespeare’s lesser-known work,” said Hyde. “I think the more that we can offer our audience here, the better,” she said. Saskatoon Shakespeare Lab, which also provides training to theatre artists in the performance of Shakespeare’s plays, describes Cymbeline as Shakespeare’s “late masterpiece.” Hyde hopes local audiences will want to see it, because sometimes people believe Shakespeare’s less-produced works aren’t as good. “I don’t think that that’s true at all,” she said. “This play easily fits as one of his

romantic plays, and it’s kind of a genredefying play because there are some parts that are so funny and so ridiculous. And then there are other parts that, when we would do the read, just broke my heart and made me just so upset. So you kind of fly all over the place with this play.” Cymbeline runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 and from Feb. 5 to Feb. 8 at The Refinery, located at 609 Dufferin Ave. There will also be a preview on Jan. 29. The performances start at 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $22.50 for adults and $17.50 for students, seniors and artists. They can be purchased by calling 306-653-5191 or by going online to ontheboards.ca.

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Only health it may cheer you up to know that even and personal care items, and food and a huge retail entity like Target does not beverages, were well below 10 per cent. always get it right. Indeed, it got it so Business Insider also had a long, long list wrong, it is quite incredible. of stores that had closed their doors, or Other than that, it’s pretty grim news many locations, including Aeropostale, for mall landlords, shoppers who rely on JCPenney, Abercrombie & Fitch and the price pressure and employees. Gap. Now, all is not lost. Some stores are Target caught nearly everyone by surprise when it announced it would close figuring out how to build niches and environments that entice people into their the 133 stores it opened only two years stores, and how to make shopping a fun ago and lay off its 17,600 employees in and unique experience. Lululemon, for the next 16 to 20 weeks. In Saskatoon, instance, has — for now — figured that that leaves two enormous anchor holes out. Many local retailers are making it open at two local malls, and 200 people happen at the micro level. And, for retailout of work. ers, thank goodness human nature interTarget’s closure is mostly due to the venes. Some people just love shopping. complete mess it made of reading the But people also love their time. Canadian public’s shopping habits, and the disastrous stocking and pricing of its Sometimes shopping is just too timeconsuming, and plenty of people will not products. However, the entire retailing world — including developers and land- venture out unless they must buy an item immediately. lords — should nonetheless take notice, It is a really tough, rapidly changbecause Target is not alone. ing world out there, and there’s a ripple Mexx is closing 95 stores in Canada, effect, economically speaking. Big new some of them by the end of this month. Sony is closing its 14 remaining retail lo- retail developments may not be concations in Canada, partly due to the Japa- structed in the not-too-distant future. nese parent company’s crashing fortunes. The new world of retail is also extremely Jacob, another apparel store, is closing 92 unfortunate from the perspective of jobs locations; and Reitmans is shuttering 107 — not just today’s jobs, but future jobs for young people who cut their teeth in Smart Sets, although they will convert retail and pay for educations out of part76 of those into other Reitmans Canada time work at the clothing store. We may brands, such as Penningtons and Addition Elle. Another perennial mall anchor, already be seeing this effect in the youth unemployment rate. Sears Canada, is in serious trouble. It Meanwhile, we’re going to see some would be a significant loss to Saskatoon black holes in the Saskatoon retail uniif Sears were to go down. verse. It’s unlikely that Canadian Tire or Retail is under siege. All struggling Home Depot, for example, will pick up companies, including the ones listed any of the large-scale abandoned retail above, have their own uniquely bad stories, but the background of this overall space, and Walmart certainly won’t, tied as they are to the independent, enormous scenario involves a very rocky global location model. Smaller stores just don’t economy, and a very robust Internet. This is not to say all retail is going to need that kind of space. There may be collapse. However, in-store shopping has hope for a Lowe’s or a Leon’s, for exfallen off significantly in the Internet age, ample, but that retailer size is fairly rare. The low price of oil and the end of the where people are shopping online for a commodity super-cycle, as it has been spectacular variety of shippable goods called, will not help attract new retail including books, clothing, accessories, home décor items, furniture, appliances, stores — especially from the United States. That Target experience is going to preserved food and just about anything not perishable. put a big chill on new forays into Canada. These days if you want a movie or a It’s hard to know exactly where the piece of music, you don’t even have to future of retail is going, but there will order it. Just plug into Netflix or iTunes, certainly be an uncomfortable period of and presto. You’re watching, or listening, adjustment — whether because of the right now. economy, or online shopping. We’re Things you need right now and things already feeling the discomfort of having that will go bad will stay in stores forto change our shopping habits, as stores ever: the quart of milk, the tobacco or change location or close their doors. alcohol, gas for the car, the medication, Target was only one big, bad illustraor the chicken for dinner. Even so, grotion of how good you have to be to succery stores are closing and moving their ceed today in bricks-and-mortar retail.

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Our Prairie in Fibre dream show for curator

Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express onika Kinner-Whalen’s pride and passion for the prairies can be heard in her voice. After giving a tour of the latest Saskatchewan Craft Council show on a recent Saturday, she described her curatorial vision. “I wanted to walk into a room that was full of prairie, and I wanted to be surrounded with just prairie-inspired pieces,” she said enthusiastically. Kinner-Whalen, a Saskatchewan fibre artist who grew up outside of North Battleford, organized the new show at the Affinity Gallery on Broadway Avenue. Entitled Our Prairie in Fibre, the exhibition features about 40 pieces created by women from across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Our Prairie in Fibre is not a touring show; rather, it’s the only time the pieces will be together in one room. Visitors will see twodimensional and three-dimensional works ranging from wall art and home goods to sculpture, wearable items and video installation. Quilting, embroidery, felting, rug hooking, knitting, crocheting and weaving are featured in the show. The exhibition includes work from emerging artists as well as what Kinner-Whalen describes as “long-standing professionals.” There are many fibres used in the pieces, including burlap, cashmere, muslin, felt, wool, cotton, silk, polyester, rayon, acrylic, nylon and more. It’s a dream group show for Kinner-Whalen. “Everything in this room makes me really happy. I love everything in this room. I just really hope anyone else who walks in can feel that, even if you’re not from here,” she said. Each piece in the exhibition tells a story. For example, Rachelle LeBlanc’s rug, called As Day Breaks, portrays her relationship with her new home after to moving to Alberta from Quebec. Linda McBain JW12101.A26 JamesCuyler’s piece, Com-

ing to Canada, features acrylic and machine stitching in a found suitcase and depicts how immigrants arrive with their own hopes and dreams. Nature is a major theme in the exhibition. Kinner-Whalen ensured all four seasons were featured in the show, as well the elements — fire, earth, water and wind. “I love all four seasons equally,” she said. “They all have their own beauty.” Another thread that ties the pieces together is the women’s connection to the prairies. As Kinner-Whalen looked for artwork to include — an activity she called “treasure hunting” — she began to notice the fibre artists were predominantly female. As a result, the show features about 30 women and no men. “My focus was prairie and fibre, and as much of that as I could get,” she said. “But once the pieces started coming in, and the stories started coming in, it really gelled that this became about women’s voices, too — their stories and women’s connection to the land and the land’s connection to women.” The show opened on Jan. 16, and the Affinity Gallery was “jam-packed” with people for the opening reception, said Kinner-Whalen. The show attracted people from other parts of Canada, and “everyone had big smiles on their faces,” she said. Kinner-Whalen — who is “head over heels for the prairies and stitching” — hopes visitors walk away from the exhibition with an appreciation for her homeland. “I want them to feel the pride in the prairies — in every part of it, too. Winter is beautiful. The salt flats are beautiful. The muddy road — the mud is beautiful — and even the stormy skies are beautiful.” Our Prairie in Fibre runs until Feb. 21 at the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s Affinity Gallery, located at 813 Broadway Ave. A curator’s Gems of the Salt Flats talk will be held on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. For more by June J. Jacobs (Photo: information about the exhibition and the craft Grant Kernan, AK Photos) council, visit www.saskcraftcouncil.org. JW12135.A26 James

Monika Kinner-Whalen organized the new show at the Affinity Gallery on Broadway Avenue (Photo by Shannon Boklaschuk)

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Helsinki Celebrates winter like few others

unny winter days in Helsinki are a perfect setting for enjoying a glass of steaming hot chocolate. Helsinki is a harbour city, a place where you can spend hours wistfully watching the ferries plying between offshore islands and gazing at gleaming cruise ships heading out for places like Stockholm, St. Petersburg and Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, which is just a couple of sailing hours away. However, Finland’s capital offers much more than its busy harbour scene. It is a very livable city that marries modernity and tradition, maintaining a large amount of green space and its elegant old buildings while supporting a hightech industry that has become a world Travel leader. Here, old traditions live alongside the latest contemporary trends. You can take a tour of the city’s famous cathedral, grab a break at one of its crowded outdoor cafes and set out refreshed for a languid shopping spree in Helsinki’s Design District, a neighbourhood that reflects why the city was designated the World Design Capital 2012.

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Winter Fun Helsinki offers more than 100 discounts and gathers tips for enjoying the city in the wintertime (Tourism Helsinki) Like Canada, Finland celebrates its winter, with Visit Helsinki carrying out its second annual Winter Fun Helsinki campaign. Together with more than 100 local companies, the agency will offer helpful winter tips and special offers to residents and visitors alike between Jan. 15 and Feb. 8. Visit Helsinki also offers the chance to win a special Helsinki experience for two simply by contributing a tip through the Visithelsinki.fi website on how best to enjoy wintertime in the city. This year’s Winter Fun Helsinki campaign offers more than 100 discounts at local attractions, restaurants, boutiques and hotels, as well as for fun winter activities. Saving money during your visit is not

complicated. Discounts will be offered simply by mentioning Winter Fun Helsinki at the Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki Music Centre, Design Museum, Suomenlinna, the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, Helsinki Zoo, the Museum of Technology and many other attractions. “We believe that the best place to enjoy the winter is in the city, and thanks to Winter Fun special offers, many of the attractions and activities can be enjoyed at even more affordable prices,” said Maarit Pitkanen, marketing communications manager at Visit Helsinki. This year Visit Helsinki will be collecting tips on the best ways to enjoy the winter in Helsinki throughout the Winter Fun Helsinki campaign. Residents and

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Let’s hope our region’s leaders play nicer than those in south

situation playing out in get involved) to shut down southern Saskatchewan the Sherwood-Regina District may seem like it’s a Planning Commission. world away from the civic chalIn the fall of 2012, newly lenges we’re facing here, but elected Regina Mayor Michael it’s not. Fougere mused publicly about At issue is the competireaching out to the RM of tive nature of growing a city’s Sherwood. We’re not talking boundaries while allowing Russia and Ukraine levels of surrounding communities to do regional animosity here (can the same. In the end it comes you imagine?), but things were down to a game of chicken, and tense. The bickering continColumnist we know that when egos are ued, via the media, through the in play, that game usually ends spring of 2013, culminating in nose to nose. the RM of Sherwood’s triumphant, rather Let’s have a look at what’s happening defiant, reveal of their new Wascana Vilwith our neighbours. We have the City of lage development, a planned construction Regina and the Rural Municipality (RM) of a new city of 14,000 people. of Sherwood — the equivalent to Saska“Oh no you didn’t,” responded the City toon’s RM of Corman Park. Sherwood of Regina, snapping its fingers and spinsurrounds Regina on all sides, enveloping ning on its heel. The City’s frustration with it like a donut. its neighbour’s grand plan was warranted, Like Saskatoon, Regina is casting some given that there are 180,000 people living serious side-eye at the future potential for in Regina and about 1,000 in the RM of growth. Sherwood. On the bottom line is cash – cash and I’m all about the free market, but even I power. Who should have the opportunity to can see how the folks managing the needs sell their raw land directly to a developer of a massive majority might feel they on the open market, potentially netting a should have a say on a monolithic projmuch greater return than if they were anect about to pitch camp in that majority’s nexed by a municipal government? How backyard. quickly is the City of Regina going to be In other words, the needs of the City allowed to move in and annex the RM of of Regina should outweigh the needs of a Sherwood’s land and, more importantly, handful of elected public officials and their its tax base? And how does the RM of handful of constituents. Sherwood grow its own prospects with Unsurprisingly, as both men were the City of Regina looming large in the under a fair amount of public pressure to background? get back in the sandbox and play nice, a Sound familiar? late fall 2013 photo op was staged with The drama of Sherwood versus the City a happy Eberle and an equally pleased of Regina goes back a long way, but we’ll Fougere. They signed an annexation deal just go back to May 2012, when the RM of that just avoided the region of Wascana Sherwood, via Reeve Kevin Eberle, asked Village altogether, supposedly signalling the province (which ultimately controls that the RM and city were back on the municipalities, though they’re loathed to same page. To some, that might signal

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sticking one’s head in the sand. Fast forward to June 2014 and Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan Minister of Government Relations, announcing he’s making the rare call for the Conflict of Interest Commission to hold an investigation into the planned city of Wascana Village, citing “concerns.” Specifically those concerns included “the full history, background, process, facts and circumstances which led to the approval of the development by the RM of Sherwood council; the “appropriateness” of the directions, actions or inactions of any employee or agent of the RM; and whether the rules for those employees and agents’ disclosure of their “pecuniary interests” (a.k.a. financial interests) are actually working. See, Eberle owns pretty much every last square inch of land on which the proposed new city would sit. That’s a well-known fact, and one which the reeve and his deputy have protested loudly does not involve a conflict of interest. If you believe that the elected leader of a government can stand to make a boatload of personal cash off a project in which their own government plays a major role, then you can turn the page because I doubt there’s any more here for you. During the last week of December 2014, the investigator’s report was completed and delivered to the RM of Sherwood and the provincial government. As of writing this column, the report hasn’t been released to the public, though we’re told it will be soon. What we do know for sure is that in mid-January 2015, after receiving their copy of the still-secret investigative report, the RM of Sherwood sent out a media release that can only be described as an undisguised pre-emptive public relations strike. “We are not lawyers, but we are volunteers who rely upon our legal counsel’s

advice to provide guidance through the difficult area of law,” it read in part, adding that the RM “appreciates the needed advice of the inquiry and will promote the implementation of the recommendations that are made regarding the disclosure of a pecuniary interest.” Well, no, elected officials in any municipality are not “volunteers” in any sense of the definition, but you can see where this was going. Shortly after that release was sent out, Eberle swept into a RM of Sherwood council meeting and dramatically delivered his resignation, which was promptly discussed amongst councillors behind closed doors and then rejected. Not unanimously, but rejected. So, what does any of this matter to Saskatoon? Look no further than the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (or P4G), comprised of political leaders and administrators from the cities of Saskatoon, Martensville and Warman, the Town of Osler and the Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park tasked with the job of ensuring “each of the five partnering municipalities can benefit from growth opportunities, increase efficiencies and reduce costs by working together.” In other words, they’re lining up in a valiant attempt to avoid the boondoggle rolling out in the south. Really, this is all good — being proactive is always good. However, it’s also a bit extreme, and the task force is missing one vital piece of the puzzle — the landowner. Where is the line between freedom to grow and prosper, and the right of the government to ensure that growth and prosperity doesn’t cause chaos? Is the notion even valid that unmitigated (or un-government regulated) growth would cause chaos? I’m guessing we’re about to find out.

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King of Kovbasa Challenge set for Feb.5 at Prairieland

The 14th Annual King of the Kovbasa Challenge will be held at Prairieland Park, on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and are available on Picatic.com. Tables are $275 and can be purchased through the Kidney Foundation office. Call Erin at (306) 664-8588.

Last week we did a Mediterranean quinoa salad, and this week we are going to share an Asian Sesame Quinoa salad to show how diverse this great and healthy grain is. This salad uses sesame oil, which might be new to some, but is a great one to add to your pantry as it has a high smoke point. That means it is a safe oil when using medium heat to pan fry or roast. Its molecules don’t change to become unhealthy when it is heated. This recipe is worth making the extra trip to get the quinoa, sesame oil and rice wine vinegar that you might not have on hand.

ASIAN SESAME QUINOA SALAD

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 1 cup quinoa 2 tablespoons Tamari (soy sauce) 2 cups water 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 English cucumber, diced 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 red pepper, diced 2 teaspoons cold-pressed (extra1 tomato, chopped virgin) olive oil 1/3 cup green onions, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated Optional: 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1 teaspoon unpasteurized honey toasted water. Transfer to medium In a fine sieve, rinse quinoa under running r medium-high heat. Reduce heat saucepan and add water. Bring to boil oveuntil liquid is absorbed. Cool. In and simmer, covered for 12-15 minutes or red pepper, tomato, green onions, a large bowl toss in quinoa, cucumber, bowl whisk together soy sauce, sesame seeds and pine nuts. In a small honey. Pour over quinoa and vegvinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger and etables; toss well to coat. Serves 8.

This home is located at 622 Rosewood Boulevard West (Photos by Peter Wilson)

Boychuk Construction Bungalow in Rosewood open for viewing

Peter Wilson Saskatoon Express oychuk Construction Corporation has just opened a new bungalow at 622 Rosewood Boulevard West. Located in the expanding neighbourhood of Rosewood, the three-bedroom home has a maintenance-free exterior and a family friendly interior that delivers 1,108 square feet of living space. In the kitchen, large windows, fusion cabinets, a centre island and a built-in dishwasher provide a comfortable working environment. The kitchen has a garden door to a future backyard deck. The open-plan main floor incorporates a living room, a reception foyer with a large closet and a convenient laundry

room. Vaulted ceilings and attractive laminate flooring are highlights. Many potential buyers will like the idea of having a paved alley behind their home. Affordability is a focus for Boychuk in the design of this home, along with the homes being constructed on a dozen of its lots on this block in Rosewood. The designs include a number of suite-ready properties, one of which we will check out in the next column. Listed at $378,500, the show home, which has an attached double garage, has a basement that is open for future development. Viewing times are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

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sales in the following year,” said Ozirney. “Needless to say, the competitors take this event very seriously.” Past year’s winners in various categories include local processors such as Prairie Meats, Smokehaus Meats and the Co-op Marketplace on Attridge Drive. “King of Kovbasa is a unique fundraiser in that it is a fun event which addresses serious issues in our community,” said Ozirney. “King of Kovbasa supports a different community charity each year by partnering with them to host the event. The proceeds from this year’s event will support the programs of the Kidney Foundation of Canada’s Saskatchewan branch. “Over the years the Ukrainian Canadian Professional & Business Association has partnered with numerous charities such as READ Saskatoon, the Red Cross RespectED program, and the Columbus Bosco Farm School,” he said. “Our community partner for King of Kovbasa in 2016 will be the Saskatoon SPCA.” The UCPBA, which has been working actively in communities across Canada for the greater part of the last 40 years, states its goals are working collaboratively with non-Ukrainian groups to enhance the quality of life in Saskatoon, to hold two fundraising events per year to enhance the Ukrainian Canadian image in the broader community and to promote business to business contact among their members for the benefit of all by doing philanthropic work.

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Tammy Robert Saskatoon Express ith the heady days of seasons’ eatings behind us, take heart: another Saskatoon food festival is once again on the horizon to fulfil your craving for salty sweet bites. On Feb. 5 at 7 p.m., the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association (UCPBA) of Saskatoon will host its 14th annual King of the Kovbasa Challenge, where gourmet sausages from across Saskatchewan will be sampled and judged. “The audience and the celebrity judges will rate the kovbasa by considering three elements: flavour, texture and appearance,” explained Fred Ozirney, who is the president of the UCPBA, which organizes the event. “There will be four winners, one for each of the three elements, as well as an overall King of Kovbasa.” A welcome reprieve from the formal, often stuffy gala dinner circuit, the King of the Kovbasa Challenge is organized as a relaxed and fun event with great entertainment, door prizes and auction items. Emcee Steve Shannon keeps the crowd engaged and up-to-date as the evening plays out. Simply put, Kovbasa, or Kielbasa, is an Eastern or Central European sausage that typically does not skimp on the garlic. If you grew up on the prairies, the odds are pretty good you’ve enjoyed Kovbasa with perogies, on a meat and cheese tray, or loaded onto a bun with sauerkraut and any other array of condiments. Either way, it’s popular, and winning the coveted King of Kovbasa title brings with it a number of benefits in addition to bragging rights. “It is interesting to note that the sausage maker that is crowned the King of Kovbasa, experiences a marked increase in

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Inside Out Bakery caters to all tastes

Joelle Tomlinson for the Saskatoon Express t took 12 years for Lucille McInnes to figure out what was ailing her. They were 12 years of intermittent sickness, multiple misdiagnoses, confusion and visits to specialists. In the end, it was her mother-in-law who noticed a connection to gluten. “I was resisting that thought,” said McInnes with a laugh. “But I eliminated it and then when I tried to reintroduce gluten, my reaction was drastic. My first meal back was a homemade chicken soup with egg noodles. Within 15 minutes, I had a heat rush from my stomach to my head. I thought my head was going to explode. I thought, ‘This is crazy. I can’t have a food allergy.’ ” Celiac disease, which was the eventual diagnosis for McInnes, is not a food allergy, but rather an autoimmune disease. McInnes found it can be upsetting and socially exclusive. “I eventually had to cut dairy out as well. And when you cut out a second thing, you realize how heavily the food industry relies on those other allergens to be able to accommodate for eliminating that first one.” For McInnes, a food lover who had grown up watching her mom bake from scratch, frustration mounted. The frustration turned to ingenuity and the need to fill the hole Saskatoon had for a food establishment solely dedicated to nutritious, delicious food for those with restrictive diets. “It blew my mind. I couldn’t eat out anywhere. The odd place that was making some gluten-free vegan stuff was not a clean environment and I was getting sick anyway,” said McInnes. “As well-intentioned as so many people are when they offer gluten-free options, for those of us who have to be 100 per cent free of it, it’s like playing Russian roulette. So I decided I’m up for this challenge.” A human resources professional by day, McInnes is also supervising the staff at Inside Out Bakery. Located on Avenue C North, the bakery produces gluten-free, allergen-

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free products. This means no dairy, no peanuts, no corn, no yeast, no refined sugar and no MSG. Options on the menu range from chocolate chip cookies, cacao black bean brownies and black cherry cupcakes to lunch items such as garden veggie pasta salad and chicken vegetable stew. Other hand-crafted recipes include homemade bread and a creation McInnes likes to refer to as a “baguffin.” “It’s a bagel on one side, a muffin on the other. What I love about it, instead of having to cut the bagel in half to spread your filling, you just flip it and put the spread in the hole, and the bottom is solid,” said McInnes. “It’s so great, gluten-free and tasty.” With the modern focus on healthful living, gluten-free diets and fads, McInnes says it can be hard to distinguish between trendy and authentic allergen-free environments. Another issue Inside Out Bakery will tackle is the mindset that gluten-free equals less tasty. “I am tackling the nutritional aspect. I am tackling the taste and texture aspect. We have made huge progress. We’ve expanded. We have muffins that, in my opinion, are better than gluten muffins,” said McInnes. “My 16-year-old daughter just recently tasted one of our cupcake muffins, and she said, ‘Mom, I want this every day for breakfast.’ ” In the end, it comes down to an inclusive, welcoming menu that caters to all. Inside Out Bakery is in its second phase of expansion after a soft opening in late August 2014. The next steps are getting the word out, getting people aware and buying on a regular basis. Catering will be a large part of that, as well as events such as a Valen-

Lucille McInnes opened an establishment solely dedicated to nutritious, delicious food for those with restrictive diets (Photos by Joelle Tomlinson) tine’s Day buffet brunch coming up in February. “The core thing is that it’s food that’s nutritional and delicious. It’s not just for a fad, it’s not just for those people that need that restrictive menu,” said McInnes. “We put together a spread that everyone can share together. Our core goal is inclusivity. We know it’s challenging and we’re here to help. We’re here as a support to say, ‘Don’t exclude people just because it’s difficult to do. We’re here now.’ ” To learn more about Inside Out Bakery, visit its website at insideoutbakery.com or its Facebook page at Inside Out Bakery. You can also visit in person at 102-2301 Ave. C North. The regular hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

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Five Decades of Memories

1965 – Olympic-contending international athletes came to Saskatoon the first-ever indoor games, thanks in part to the Saskatchewan Diamond Jubilee and Canadian Centennial Corporation who financed a2 track. The meet leaders were Dick DuWors, who came up with the idea for a 185 x 85 track inside a hockey rink. 1966 – Saskatoon captured the attention of the track and field world when Bob Seagren, a business major at the University of Southern California, set a world indoor record for the pole vault, reaching 17 feet, one inch, on December 29. 1977 – Bob Reindl of Saskatoon’s Riversdale Club made a daring move on the bell lap to overcome 3 America’s Alfred Nichols and won the invitational 1,000 metres with a time of 2:26.9. He also won the 600 metres. Paul Cummings won his third straight mile. 4 1980 – The Knights of Columbus meet found a new home at the Saskatoon Field House, a venue which they use to this day. Angella Taylor of Toronto took an immediate liking to the track, beating Merlen Ottey of Jamaica in the women’s 300 metre in world record indoor time. 1982 – Saskatoon audiences got their first look at Ben Johnson. Running for York University Optimists, he won the 60 metres in 6.6 seconds, a new Canadian record, and he finished second to America’s Cliff Wiley in the 50 metres.

1992 – Oakville’s Donovan Bailey made his first impact on the Saskatoon Games, finishing in a three-way tie for first place with Boris Goins of Florida and Jeff Williams of Colorado, all recorded 6.72 in the 60 metre final. 1993 – There was a stunning development when Ben Johnson, often a Saskatoon winner, was 8 disqualified for two false starts in the 60 metre dash. That opened the door for America’s Jon Drummond, who won with a new meet record of 6.64 seconds. 1996 – The main attractions were two Canadians sprinters. Bruny Surin winning in 6.53 seconds and Donovan Bailey coming third in the 60 metre final. That was just a stepping stone in Bailey’s most famous summer of all – a gold medal in the 100 metres at Olympics in Atlanta and an anchor on Canada’s gold medal-winning team as well. 2004 – Kelsie Hendry, the pole vaulter from Saskatoon, became the hometown hero for much of the decade, winning the Saskatchewan athlete of the year award five straight times, 2004 through 2008, and taking the Jack Wells testimonial award in 2007.

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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria brings tastes of Italy to city

(Left to right) Robin Cox, Paul Foley, Brian Bain and Tyler Grenier during a training session before the Jan. 19 opening of Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria in Lawson Heights (Photos by Sandy Hutchinson) Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express f you can’t take Saskatonians to Italy for pizza, then bring Italian-styled pizza to them. That is the goal of Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria. Saskatoon partner and operator Brian Bain says the pizzas coming out Famoso’s oven will be unlike any served in Saskatoon. “We are defining what a pizzeria is all about,” he said. The franchise was inspired when Justin Lussier took a trip to Italy in 2005. He fell for the fire-roasted pizzas being served in areas around the country. From Italy, he called future partners Jason Allard and Christian Bullock and told them what he was eating. It didn’t take long for the three to decide to bring Italian-styled pizza to Edmonton, and then to other parts of Canada. The Saskatoon restaurant is the company’s 26th and first in Saskatchewan. The Saskatoon story began when Bain visited a Famoso location in Calgary. It inspired him to call the owners and enquire about a franchise. “I really liked what they are all about. The founders are great guys with lots of energy. I met with them and

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we visited in Saskatoon and that started the process. “It was an interest of ours being in the food industry. We were looking to bring a strong brand to the city and something new and exciting. That’s really what we have done here. We had some early discussions with the founders, going back probably a year and a half now, so it has been in the works for some time.” Famoso is located in Lawson Heights, next to Tim Hortons. “We’re looking to be part of the community and really creating a neighbourhood feel here. We are passionate about what we are doing here and the industry and we want to share it with the people of Saskatoon.” The difference between a Famoso pizza and most others are the ingredients, said Bain, who has been in the restaurant industry in Saskatoon for 10 years. “It starts with the dough. It’s a 00 refined flour we are using to make the product. They are all hand stretched to order, so we have a pizzaiolo up there stretching dough by hand.” The dough is imported from Italy. So are the tomatoes.

The cheese was invented in Italy. Pizzas are cooked for 90 seconds in a 900 F oven, also imported from Italy. “The tomatoes we are using for the pizza are Campania tomatoes imported from Italy. Our fresh cheese, which is Fior di Latte, is fresh mozza. It’s about as close to a Naples-styled pizza as you are going to get in the city of Saskatoon for sure. “It’s product and ingredients that we are really passionate about. That is what it comes down to – the roots of the pizza, bold flavours. We want people to come for the pizza and feel free to stay for the atmosphere, the wine and the beer. It is a room in which we feel we can create a great atmosphere. It is a beautiful room, not overly large, but it will create a really nice feel in here. It’s very family friendly as well. Instead of crayons at the table, we offer a little bit of actual dough they can play with at the table. “It’s been a long time coming for something like this.” A second location is also in the works and is scheduled to open in the spring on Eighth Street. The Lawson Heights location is at 300 – 136 Primrose Dr. Call 306-244-1777 for more information or to make a reservation. More information on Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria can be found at famoso.ca.

Learning to read changed Clarence’s life

an you help me write a letter?” the wasn’t going to read and write all his letters, the good things that happened when he was able to read young man asked but if he wanted to learn how to read and and comprehend the English language. For several years It was one of those times, write I would help him. after that he would send me Christmas cards, all handaround 30 years ago, when I found myself He barely knew his basic ABCs. I wonwritten. serving time in one of Canada’s iron-bar dered how he gotten this far in life without at I wanted to share this story because Jan. 27 is Canada hotels. Since I had absolutely no intentions least knowing the basics of reading. He said he Family Literacy Day. This was formed in 1999 and was of working for “The Man,” I decided I would would look at the picture of the products when designed to raise awareness of the importance of reading help this young man with his letter. he went shopping. This, of course, caused all and engaging in activities as a family. Even 15 minutes a He told me he was from northern Saskatchkinds of problems, like the time he purchased day can improve a child’s — or adult’s — literacy skills ewan and only attended school “when it was 20 pounds of sugar when he wanted 20 pounds dramatically. Several studies, including one by the federal available.” I didn’t understand what that meant of flour. government, found 24 per cent of Canadians cannot read until he started telling me his story. It was basiI can relate to this. One time I used Johnor write. If people had the same desire to learn as ClarColumnist cally like my own. He grew up in a northern son’s baby lotion as shampoo, as I thought it ence, that percentage could one day fall to single digits. trap line, where his parents lived all year long. was Johnson’s baby shampoo. Which brings All it takes is giving a person a chance. There was no school and, like he said, he was able to up the question as to why the bottles are so much alike? krnCREE@outlook.com SS50666.A26 James attend classes only when they lived in a remote village. The people at Johnson’s probably knew However, for him, it was a few days in class and the rest some yahoo like me would come along. was helping his parents on the trap line. Unlike Clarence, On the other hand, my hair never shined so my family moved back to my home reserve where I was beautifully. (steady part-time only – not suitable if you need full-time employment) able to attend school. Clarence really wanted to learn. He spent Do a GOOD THING for you, the kids, and the community: Become a 2015 First Student School He wanted to write back to his daughter, who had most of his time practising. It was an amazBus Driver. (Earn a steady income supplement without having to work nights, weekends, or sent him a letter. The letter was written as a 10-year-old ing experience to see him come alive when school holidays. (Even ask if your pre-schooler can ride along with you.) Retirees are also would. It was honest and had questions. he started to read the simplest of stories. welcome. Experience with customer service / working with the public is a very big asset. “Dad, when are you coming home?” or “Will you still After a while, he was reading probably at a We provide all the free initial and ongoing training you will need. drink when you come home?” It was a sad letter, but I Grade 6 level, and that seemed to grow day And speaking of NEED, the kids need you. could tell Clarence was ready to look after his family. by day. He first printed his letters, but soon I sat down with Clarence and he told me what he want- he was writing them. Time moved on and Ask if you qualify for ed to say. I wrote down everything he said and I crafted a we both were eventually released back into or visit www.firstgroupcareers.com limited time $1,000 letter for him. Instead of sending the letter, I asked him to society. hiring incentives. An equal opportunity employer that values diversity. re-write everything I wrote, which he did. I really wanted A couple of years later, I received a letter to see his writing skills. from Winnipeg. I could see by the return adMany times while he re-wrote his letter, he would dress it was from Clarence. He had formed look at mine and ask what this word or that word meant. a furniture company and had several people I soon realized he was totally illiterate. I told him I working for him. He went on to tell me all

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Planning the Perfect Wedding

How to build a wedding registry

any once-popular wedding traditions have fallen by the wayside. But one wedding tradition that has withstood the test of time is the wedding registry. Couples about to tie the knot still build a wedding registry so their guests know what to buy them as wedding gifts. This saves guests the trouble of agonizing over what to buy the couple getting hitched and also ensures that couples won’t receive two or more of the same item. Building a registry can be fun, as couples can act like kids in a candy store and add items they might otherwise not be able to afford. But there is a method to building a registry that can ensure the process of giving and receiving gifts is comfortable and convenient for everyone involved. • Choose a store with an online presence. When choosing a store for your registry, it also helps to choose a store with an online presence that’s user-friendly. Ideally, pick an online retailer you have already had positive experiences with. This not only will make it easier for your guests, but also for you should you decide to return items down the road. • Choose more than one store. You also want to choose more than one store when building a registry. Some guests

will prefer to shop in-store rather than online, so you want to give them some options so they don’t have to drive far and wide to find the lone brick and mortar store for your registry. • Visit the stores and do your homework. Though some stores allow you to develop a registry entirely online, it still helps for couples to visit the store together

and build their registries in the more traditional way. Visiting a store as opposed to browsing the store website allows you to touch and feel products, which can give you a more accurate idea of their quality. In addition to seeing the products in person, read online reviews of products before putting them on your registry so you can ensure you’re getting quality items. • Choose items that vary in price. Many couples are sheepish about putting expensive items on their registries. That’s not surprising, as the cost of attending a wedding, especially one that features lots of out-of-town guests, can be substantial. But some guests, such as the bride and groom’s parents and siblings, may want to give a more high-end gift, so don’t be afraid to include items in a range of prices, from the inexpensive to the more

costly, on your registry. • Don’t abandon the registry after your big day. You won’t end up getting everything you include on your registry, but that doesn’t mean you should just forget about those items that never made their way into your home. Many retailers offer couples significant discounts on items from their registries that were never purchased, and those discounts may extend for as long as a year after the big day. Revisit your registry after the wedding to see if you can find great deals on those items you never received, and continue to do so until the registry expires. Building a registry can be a fun activity for couples about to tie the knot. But there are some guidelines to follow to make the process go smoothly for guests and couples alike.

Wedding invitation and postage tips

hether a couple is planning a lavish wedding or a more low key affair, the wedding invitations are an essential part of keeping guests informed about the big day. While couples can now share details of their wedding through email or even digital invitations, many still prefer to go the traditional route and send paper invitations. In addition to the cost of the invitations themselves, couples need to factor postage into their wedding budgets. It may not seem like much, but the cost of postage can add up quickly. The following are a few postage pointers for couples about to tie the knot. • Choose envelopes wisely. The size of your envelopes contributes to the cost AS70156.A26 Aaron to mail your of the postage necessary

invitations. Postal services have specific size and shape parameters that govern postage. Envelopes that are oddly shaped or fall outside of these strict measurements are usually susceptible to additional postage charges. That’s because the envelope cannot run through standard sorting machinery and must be handprocessed. • Consider the weight. Mailings that exceed one ounce will require additional postage, even if they are in standard envelopes. Invitations, with their various components and thick card stock, typically weigh more than one ounce. Never purchase postage in advance, as you will not know what the completed invitation costs prior to mailing. Always weigh the invitation with all inserts included to get

an accurate estimate of postage. Then purchase stamps accordingly. • Stamp the return envelope. Invitations typically include response cards that guests will send back to confirm if they will be attending the festivities. To facilitate the RSVP process, stamp the response card. • Prep invitations six to eight weeks in advance. Invitations should be mailed nearly two months prior to the wedding. This allows guests to plan and respond accordingly. • Double-check envelopes before sending. Ensure that postage is sticking well and that envelopes are well-sealed. In addition, verify that you have the most current addresses for recipients. (Continued on page 15)

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Planning the Perfect Wedding Wedding invitation and postage tips

(Continued from page 14) f invitations get returned to sender, they can cost you even more time and money to resolve any issues. • Consider custom postage. The post office should carry several attractive options for wedding invitation stamps. However, you also may be able to go online and purchase custom postage that features a graphic or an uploaded image to make the invitations even more special. • Do a test run. You may want to send a complete invitation to yourself just to see how it arrives in the mail. This way you can check the level of damage and have an out the guests. opportunity to make Make sure friends any changes, such and family are well as adding a piece of informed about the vellum to prevent wedding by sending out ink from smudging invitations in advance or to place bows or and ensuring the proper adornments in another area. postage will get those invites where they A wedding justChenise isn’t the same withneed to go. CP90377.A26

Modern trends in wedding videography

couple’s wedding day is often a whirlwind for the bride- and groom-to-be. Happy couples hope to remember every little detail, but that can be difficult when so much is going on. That is why many brides and grooms hire videographers to preserve the memories of their weddings. Couples who fail to capture their ceremony and reception on film may feel like they missed out once their big day has come and gone. As a result, a professional videographer can be a wise investment. Today’s wedding videos have come a long way from their poorly produced predecessors. Gone are the potentially cheesy soundbites and elevator music. Many of today’s videos are artfully edited and highly cinematic productions that could have couples wishing they were viewing videos in theaters. The following are some wedding video trends popular among today’s couples. • Brief clips and highlights: Few people want to sit through their entire wedding day frame-by-frame. Montages of key elements of the day are much more popular than a chronological unfolding of the ceremony and reception. Some videographers like to show snippets of what’s to come at the start of the wedding video, then go into more extensive segments later on. • Special filters or film: Filters and lighting effects can give a wedding video an entirely different feel. For example, filming in 8mm can lend a grainy touch to the video and make it seem ethereal or even part of a home movie collection. However, few people want the stark reality of a high-definition camera that highlights every flaw.

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• Film chapters: Dividing segments of the video into different chapters allows viewers to fast forward to the parts they want to see and pass those they can skip. This saves the hassle of having to watch the video in its entirety. • Cinematic styling: Instead of a stationary camera on a tripod, this method of filming incorporates different angles and close-up shots to give the video a modern feel. It’s shot more like a movie than a documentary, allowing viewers to feel as though they’re really experiencing the event. • Artistic, indy feel: Film buffs may want a wedding video that breaks the mold. Ask videographers to create something that would fit in at the Sundance or Tribeca film festivals. • Same-day editing: Want to revisit the ceremony at your wedding reception? Some videographers will edit portions of the ceremony and preparations for the big day in the time between the ceremony and reception. This gives all guests, including those who may not have been able to make the ceremony, the chance to view the nuptials. • Unobtrusive technology: This trend relates to the equipment used to capture wedding memories rather than the actual finished product. No one wants their view of the ceremony or reception to be marred by a big, bulky camera. Smaller video cameras enable videographers to seamlessly blend in and perhaps capture shots that larger cameras could not. Preserving wedding memories takes on new meaning when couples explore the growing trends in wedding videos.

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Planning the Perfect Wedding Hot trends in wedding cuisine

nce a couple has officially tied the knot, the newly recognized man and wife and all of their guests will retire to a party room where they can mingle, dance and enjoy a good meal. In the past, standard fare like prime rib and roasted chicken dominated wedding menus. But today’s weddings cater to people of various culinary tastes, and couples and their guests can expect more upscale and creative cuisine to be rolled out for wedding receptions. The following are a handful of the more popular trends with regard to wedding cuisine. Miniature bites Many people say good things come in small packages, and when it comes to miniature versions of favorite foods, they may be right. Instead of large meals that fill guests up fast, they can munch on smaller bites of their favorite dishes. How about a piece of meatloaf topped with whipped mashed potatoes? A cherry tomato with a small piece of mozzarella cheese makes a mini caprese salad. Turning favorite foods into bite-sized adventures can add a touch of whimsy to the reception. Breakfast for dinner Some couples are circumventing high price tags for their weddings by choosing to hold the festivities at less expensive times of day. Brunch-themed weddings are a big hit with those who would much rather dine on a stack of pancakes than a dish of pasta. Omelet stations, croissants and a bevy of other breakfast table fare can be enjoyed any time of the day. Dim sum Dim sum allows guests to sample different foods without filling up. Carts of dumplings and other small plates of appetizers can be wheeled around so everyone can choose what they want and what they want to avoid. Gourmet comfort food People love familiar comfort foods, but now gourmet comfort foods are shaking up wedding receptions. Mac-and-cheese with gouda and brie or chicken pot pie with a puff-pastry crust are a few offerings that can add glamour to down-home cooking. Food with a show Instead of passed foods or buffet sta-

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tions, couples are opting to make food an experience for guests. An oyster bar with a chef serving fresh seafood or a dessert master whipping up flambé is a feast for the eyes and mouth. Interesting buffet stations Keep guests on their toes with various meal stations. A bountiful display of artisanal cheeses, fruits and breads will be a cheese lover’s dream. These stations also can be appetizing focal points around the room and ensure all guests get a bite of what they like best. Family style Rustic and informal weddings have grown in popularity. Rather than food being brought to the guests or participants lining up in buffet lines, family-style dining allows guests to share conversation and pass the peas at the same time. Larger, rectangular tables allow more guests to sit with one another and serve themselves food from community plates located in the center of the tables. Food and beverage pairings Food-forward wedding couples are

offering guests mouthwatering appetizers matched with a cocktail. A slider and a craft beer or a dumpling and a shot of saki are examples of this trend. Nontraditional ‘fake’ cakes Instead of a multi-tiered cake or the cupcake fad that is starting to fizzle, couples are now opting for something new. Desserts that mimic the look of cake, but aren’t quite that combination of sponge and frosting are trending. Crepes, pies, cookies, and doughnuts are acceptable and can add a creative spark to the cake-cutting ceremony. When offered along with des-

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sert stations, guests can certainly get their fill of sweet delights. Vegan and gluten-free options Chances are one or more people attending the reception will be on a restricted diet. Rather than relegate these guests to dining on side dishes and patchwork meals, certain couples are building entire offerings around vegan and gluten-free foods. Couples are getting creative with their food and beverage offerings at their weddings. Guests never know which culinary wonders they will encounter as they gather to wish the newlyweds well.

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Planning the Perfect Wedding

How to preserve wedding bouquets and arrangements

bride’s gown may garner its share of attention come her wedding day, but floral arrangements also tend to impress guests. Fresh flowers make a wedding and the ensuing reception more inviting and appealing. According to The Knot.com, couples

can expect to spend 8 percent of their wedding budget on flowers. For the average wedding, that equates to roughly $2,000 for various arrangements and bouquets. That can be a considerable expense for fragile flowers with a shelf life of only a day or two.

But instead of tossing beautiful bouquets and other flowers into the garbage once the wedding day has come and gone, couples can employ various methods to preserve those impressive displays for years to come. Air drying One of the easiest ways to preserve flowers is to dry them out. This is best done by hanging blooms upside down so they will remain straight and not warp or wither while drying. Secure flowers in small bundles and hang from an out-of-the-way spot in a cool, dry area. The flowers may need to remain hanging for up to three weeks before they are completely dried out. After which, gently remove the flowers and arrange them in a vase or another container. Otherwise, reassemble a bouquet how it was and carefully display. Pressing Pressing is another way to preserve floral bouquets and arrangements. To press flowers, find a few heavy books to stack or another weighted object. Place the flowers between parchment paper or waxed paper and lay the heavy items on top. You also can place the flowers in tissue paper between the pages of a book so they are not jostled.

Leave the blooms for a week or two and then check on them before putting them in a shadow box or photo frame. Chemical drying Silica gel, borax and regular sand can be used to dry and preserve flowers as well. These can be handy for people who desire to preserve an entire bouquet as-is. Silica gel is a desiccant commonly found in small packets inside of new shoes and purses. It also can be purchased at home improvement retailers and is used to dry out musty basements and other areas. Fill a deep container halfway with the silica gel or other drying material. Put in the bouquet and then gently add more product to the top of the flowers so they are completely submerged. Place a snug cover over the top of the container and let everything sit for about a week. Slowly the moisture will be absorbed from the flowers. Some people choose to spray dried flowers with a sealant to keep them looking nice longer. An all-purpose craft spray might work. You also can ask for recommendations from the florist who handled your arrangements, and that florist may even preserve the flowers for you for an additional fee.

Factors to consider when choosing a wedding photography package

ouples must make a host of important decisions when planning their weddings. Some decisions, such as choosing a venue to host the reception, require more effort and research on the part of couples than others. One decision that couples must make carefully concerns the photography package they choose for their ceremonies and receptions. Wedding photographers play a big role on a couple’s big day, and it’s important that men and women about to tie the knot consider a host of factors before choosing the men or women they will ultimately task with visually documenting their wedding days. • Engagement photo shoot: Couples who want to do an engagement photo shoot may want to negotiate such a shoot into their photography package. Some agencies include engagement shoots in their packages while others do not. If the engagement photo shoot is on your list of needs, then look for an agency that provides such services as part of its packages CP90379.A26 Chenise

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Trevor Robertson is the Radisson Hotel’s executive chef and president of the Saskatoon Chefs’ Association

Chefs’ gala a night of fine cuisine, entertainment

Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express he Saskatoon Chefs’ Association is partnering with three local arts organizations for another fun night of food and entertainment. This year the annual Chefs’ Gala & Showcase will be held on Feb. 7 at Prairieland Park. Food lovers will experience seven courses prepared by some of the city’s best chefs, as well as opera, theatre and chamber music performances from Little Opera on the Prairie (LOOP),

Live Five Independent Theatre and Ritornello Chamber Music Festival. For the past six years, the Saskatoon Chefs’ Association has joined forces with non-profit organizations to help raise funds for, and awareness of, the community groups. However, Kristina Hughes, a Live Five board member and a Chefs’ Gala planning committee member, said the event is “not like other fundraisers.” “The focus of the night is on the entertainment aspect of it, not on the raising money,” she said.

“We would probably do this even if it made nothing, because it’s so much fun.” The menu for the evening includes a variety of culinary delights prepared by Derek Cotton and students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Darren Craddock (Riverside Country Club); Robin Andreas (Sheraton Cavalier); Chris Hill (Delta Bessborough Hotel); Anthony McCarthy (The Saskatoon Club); Bret Eldstom (Prairie Harvest Café); Trevor Robertson and Scott Torgerson (Radisson Hotel); and Nathan Guggenheimer and Jordan Lohneis (Ayden Kitchen and Bar). Entertainment will be presented between the courses. “The night never gets dull. There’s always something new that you’re being treated to, be it opera or chamber music or live theatre. The live theatre, too, is just little snippets,” said Hughes. In addition to the food and entertainment, the Saskatoon Chefs’ Association – a branch of the Canadian Culinary Federation – will hold an awards ceremony, and there will also be a live auction featuring work from local artists, including Hugo Alvarado. “It all goes very quickly. Before you know it, it’s 11 o’clock at night,” said Hughes. “At the end, it’s just a celebration of the art that is available to us both in the form of food, and in the form of live theatre and in the form of opera and music,” she added. Hughes said the Saskatoon Chefs’ Association originally created the gala with the intention that it “be a high-end event where they could really show the quality of craftsmanship that they believe is present in their chefs and, at the same, support worthy local non-profit organizations.” “The idea always with them was to rotate who they worked with to keep it fresh, to keep it interesting,” she said, noting it’s the second year Live Five, Ritornello and LOOP have been a part of the event. The arts organizations benefit by gaining access to a wider audience, Hughes noted. “The audience that comes to the Chefs’ Gala is a very different audience from the one that we are currently bringing in. So, for us, it was an amazing opportunity not just as a fundraiser, but to be advocates for art in this city,” she said. The evening kicks off with a sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., the formal program begins with the food and entertainment. Tickets are $155 each or $2,500 per table. They can be purchased online at www.picatic.com/saskatoonchefsgala, by calling 306-716-6982 or by emailing anastasia@saskatoonchefsgala.com. Corporate partner tables are also available. The deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. 1. Most allergies can be accommodated with advance notice.

Cam Hutchinson & Friends: Gretzky’s grandson a potential playoff birth

By RJ Currie ayne Gretzky welcomed his first grandchild. In my pool I had The Great One’s grandson being born at 8.9 pounds, over 21 inches long and on 27 negotia-

tion lists. • Olympic gold medallists Team Jacobs won $65,000, the most at last week’s $200,000 Pinty’s All-Star Curling Skins Game. Think of it as the sweeps-takes. • Congratulations to Gatorade, celebrating its 50th anniversary. At the next general meeting, the CEO will have football coaches dumped over her head. • Tiger Woods reportedly got clipped in the tooth by a TV camera while greeting Lindsey Vonn after her record 63rd win. Given Tiger’s game lately, it might be his best chip. • How epic was the Packers’ collapse in the NFC Championship Game against the Seahawks? They’ve been named honourary San Jose Sharks. • Iowa hoops star Adam Woodbury appeared to poke two Wisconsin players in the eyes. I hope Woodbury isn’t an education major; he has trouble keeping his hands off pupils. • It’s hard to adequately describe just how lurid Victoria Azarenka’s neon-yellow outfit is at the Aussie open. I’ll put it this way: it’s almost as loud as her grunts. • Everyone is talking about the Patriots letting air out of balls. How about the Seahawks bursting the Packers’ bubble? • I really don’t know much about ball pressure. Except it’s why I decided to wear boxers. • The Mariners acquired left-handed pitcher Mike Kickham. Can’t wait until they play the Rangers: a Kickham against a Shin-Soo Choo. • I wasn’t surprised to hear ESPN analysts saying Kobe Bryant might pass up the rest of the season. I was surprised to hear “Kobe” and “pass” in the same sentence. RJ’s Groaner of the Week An update on Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera’s home, damaged after a fire started in a chimney. The house is listed as day-to-day with the flue.

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Leafs, Patriots make for deflating column

three-pack from Torben Rolfsen on Deflategate: 3. Vince Wilfork rescued a woman from a car accident after the AFC Championship game. Those Patriots know how to deflate a dangerous situation; 2. The Bruins will host the Canadiens at Gillette Stadium in next year’s Winter Classic. Watch out for deflated pucks; 1. An investigation discovered 11 out of the 12 Patriots footballs were actually Nerf.” • From TC Chong: “First there was Air Jordan, then Air Coryell and Air Canada (Vince Carter). Now we have Air Belichick.” • Another from Chong: “A new crime series has been announced for TV this fall — PSI: New England.” • A tweet from Seattle punter Jon Ryan’s fiancée, Sarah Colonna, to Gisele Bundchen: “My fiancée throws touchdown passes too, so if you wanna hang at the Super Bowl just let me know #twinsies” • Bill Littlejohn, on Brad Johnson admitting he paid to have footballs in Super Bowl 37 doctored: “Afterwards he made a music video called Super Bowl Scuffing.” • Janice Hough, on Starbucks reporting a 16-per-cent jump in quarterly profits: “Makes sense; interest rates are still low enough that consumers can get inexpensive loans to buy their coffee.” • Rolfsen, on next season’s Heritage Classic in Winnipeg being postponed due to cold weather: “The problem was discovered on Winnipeg’s weather report during their 400-day forecast.” • Would the Leafs like to have back the Phil Kessel trade for picks that turned out to be Tyler Seguin and Dougie Hamilton? Reminds me of the trade that sent Darryl Sittler to Philly for Rich Costello. • By the way, Kessel is -14. JVR is -17 and Tyler Bozak -12. Daniel Winnik, whoever he is, is +13. • Jim Hughson of Hockey Night in Canada, six minutes into a recent Leafs game: “This is a pretty good road start for the Leafs.” The score was still 0-0. • From Chong: “Brandon Bostick and Bill Buckner are now friends on Facebook.”

• Littlejohn, on the same topic: “In Bostick’s case, clearly a head hasn’t helped to decide a game of such magnitude since Zinedine Zidane.” • Littlejohn again: “Seattle fans have to wonder if Bostick was channelling his inner Tony Romo.” • Sportsnet has a new reporter named Sophia Jurksztowicz. Try spelling that three times. • I read that Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana, Mexico. That makes sense. Fried beans were first found in Rome. Remember when Caesar said: “Et Pu, Brute?” • Please accept my apologies for the last line. • Rolfsen, on three Toronto fans who threw their jerseys on the ice being banned from attending Maple Leafs games: “There is also a punishment involved.” • It was really creepy seeing Joan Rivers on Celebrity Apprentice last week. • Hough, on Jim Harbaugh hiring his son, 25, as a coach: Of course Michigan fans don’t care if Harbaugh puts his dog on the payroll, as long as he can beat Ohio State.” • So Richie Hall is the defensive coordinator in Winnipeg and the Riders have a guy with an In Training button on his shirt? • Rolfsen, on A-Rod reportedly training with Barry Bonds at a Bay Area facility: “Is that really the best idea? Isn’t that like holding AA meetings at a bar?” • From Chong: “Due to irregularities in the earth’s rotation, an extra second will be added to clocks on June 30. I hope they don’t add this time onto the end of NBA games.” • It is pretty cool when the City puts out an advisory in January talking about crews out fixing potholes. • Hough, on a new study finding that people who drink four or more cups of coffee a day have a 20 per cent less chance of getting malignant melanoma skin cancer: “Maybe that’s due to the antioxidants. Or maybe it’s due to the fact that anyone drinking that much coffee won’t be able to sit still in the sun for long.” • Rolfsen, on Roger Federer crashing out of the Australian Open: “To make matters worse, they made him twirl.”

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It’s virtually an anything-goes fiddlefest, with some of Canada’s best players, JJ Guy, Karmnel, Daniel Koulack, Troy McGillivray and Gordon Stobbe, taking turns and sharing the stage in a session which begins at 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets: $20 for SJS members, $15 for non-members.

JANUARY 31 Saskatoon Philharmonic Orchestra Concert. 7:30 p.m. Christ Church Anglican (515 - 28th Street West) Tickets: $15, $10 seniors and students, under 8 free. Available from members, McNally Robinson and at the door. For more information, visit www.saskatoonphilharmonicorchestra.com

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First and Third Saturdays of the month

Lions Club’s Texas Holdem Tournaments. $60 buy- in gets $10,000 in chips, $40 goes to the cash prize pool. No ReBuys. 50 seats available. Registration opens at 6, tournament starts at 7 p.m. The Coachman bar at Market Mall. Call 306-668-0015 for more information. 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.

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MISCELLANEOUS Second and Fourth Tuesday

The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds dances at Grace Westminster United Church (505 10th Street East) from 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

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Classical variety night: This is the second concert of the series’ fourth season, featuring talented local musicians performing the music they love. This concert is extra special as we will premiere a commissioned piece by Janet Gieck. This event is hosted by the Galliard Foundation and hosted at Grosvenor Park United Church. Concert begins at 2 p.m. with admission by donation. For more information, visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/theGalliardFoundation or email us at galliard.foundation@gmail.com. Every Tuesday Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Bazaar and Bistro. Basement of Grace-Westminster United Church (505, 10th Street East). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ***** JANUARY 27 Spirit of the West 616550 Toastsmasters Club Downtown Open house: Children’s Discovery Museum, with Argyle De- Saskatoon. Come and have some fun with speaking and sign. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Presentations at noon, 4:30 or 7 p.m. leadership skills. 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First Tuesday of every month Executive Committee Meeting. The branch is seeking new Left Behind By Suicide is a drop-in support group for members and prospective volunteers are cordially invited to attend the meeting. A light lunch will be served. Edwards individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide.Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre - 333 4th Avenue North. 7:30 p.m. 9 Family Centre on Fourth Avenue North at 7:30 p.m. Please p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, email contact Branch Chair at marci.macomber@gmail.com, or leftbehind@sasktel.net. Publicity Chair at lavonne.cloke@gmail.com.Telephone FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness contact is 306-373-9877 meetings will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair JANUARY 28 accessible). If you have a loved one or friend with a mental Saskatoon Council on Aging: Gambling Awareness. 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For more Using music films from the National Film Board, Bill Robinformation or telephone support, call 306-343-5322. ertson will host a discussion about the stars of Canadian ***** popular music: Paul Anka, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Rush, The Tuesdays, Thursdays, Tragically Hip and others. The event is free and everyone is Saturdays welcome. Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages are welcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. Times FEBRUARY 7 are: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 Drumming Event for One Billion Rising Drum Circle and Pot- p.m., and Saturdays 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. luck Social, St. George’s Hall (1235 20th Street West) from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. Doors open at 7 p.m. No drumming Every Wednesday experience necessary. Instruments available. Tickets: Adults: Depression Support Group — free group runs on the first $11 Advance, $15 at the door; Youth/Students/60+: $6 and third Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 Advance, $10 at the door; Kids 13 and under free with guardian. Available: Online at www.truthanddare.ca, or Twig p.m. at the CMHA building (1301 Avenue P North). This & Squirrel’s Wild Goods (504 20th Street West), Positive Pas- is open to anyone struggling with depression and family sions (300 Third Avenue South), Divine Goddess (103 – 626 members wanting to support them. For more info, call 306270-9181. Broadway Ave.), Better of Duds (510A 33rd Street). ***** One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence Bargain store to support the inner city Lighthouse project. against women in human history. Founded by award winning Babies’, children’s, ladies’ and men’s clothing; jewellery, purses, belts and camping clothes available. Wednesdays playwright, activist and performer, Eve Ensler, it is a call to from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women Egbert Avenue. Prices from $0.25 to $5. Everyone is welon the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. come. For more information: Call 306-955-3766 (church) or With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more go to spuconline.com or email zixiag@gmail.com. than one billion women and girls. ***** St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club (1235 -20th St. West) FEBRUARY 11 have bingos and Kaiser from noon until 4 p.m. On the last Meeting of the Canadian Club. Speaker: John Burton, Wednesday of each month we hold a birthday party for applieconomist, former MP, author. Title of Address: Potash:An cable members. Monthly socials are also held randomly. The Inside Account of Saskatchewan’s Pink Gold. Books for sale club is campaigning for new members who are 55+. Inat luncheon. Sheraton Cavalier. Cost: $20 per person for hot cluded are bowling alleys, pool tables, dart boards. The club buffet lunch. Call Laura at 306-931-6790 for tickets. Time: building is wheelchair accessible with adjacent bus service. Registration 11:30 for noon hot buffet. Memberships are $5 per year with discounts included. For further info call (306)384-4644 or (306)716-0204.

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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 306-2425893 or email murraydhill@me.com.

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 12step 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 Karousels Dance Club, learn to dance. New class starting Jan. 9. Cued ballroom at 7 p.m. Albert Community Centre(610 Clarence Ave. South). For more information, call 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.

Newcomers’ Club The Saskatoon Newcomers’ Club welcomes new female residents in the Saskatoon area, as well as those who have recently undergone a significant change in lifestyle (such as relationship status, retirement, or becoming a new parent). A new resident is defined as one who has not resided in Saskatoon and/or surrounding area for more than three years. The club holds monthly dinner outings, coffee gatherings, book club and other planned activities. If interested, please reply by email saskatoonnewcomersclub@gmail.com or call 306-668-8131.

Singles Social Group Singles Social Group - “All About Us” for people in their 50s and 60s. Events such as weekly Wednesday restaurant suppers, monthly Sunday brunches, movie nights, dances, pot luck and more. Meet new friends. No membership dues. For more information email allaboutus10@hotmail.com or phone (306) 978-0813.

Saskatoon Mood Disorder Support Group The Saskatoon mood disorder support group for people with bi-polar, depression and other related mental health problem meets at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 323 Fourth Ave. South (south entrance) at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Al at 306-716-0836 or Lindi at 306-491-9398.

Donations Needed The Village Green Furniture Store at 308 – 20th Street West is in urgent need of good, used furniture, household items and appliances. Drop off your donation at the back door or call 306-665-0101 for free pick-up. Charitable receipt available for items valued at $100 or more. The Village Green is a non-profit, supporting local and global relief, development and relief projects of the Mennonite Central Committee.

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