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Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper was at the Park Café, so it’s raising the profile, putting us on the radar. “We were featured in the Mercedes Benz Magazine fall-winter edition. It was a feature on urban centres and their growing transformation and revitalization.” Kim Butcher, co-owner of Little Bird, comes over to the table to say hello, and Pshebylo says he has just been talking about Crawford. Butcher explained that Crawford is filming a new show across Canada called the Great Canadian Cookbook, a look at food culture in Canada. Another piece of news for Little Bird was that it was chosen as one of the top eight teahouses in Canada by a food blogger for the Food Network, who travels across the country evaluating such things. “It was a surprise for us,” said Butcher, who then excuses herself. She has to leave for an appointment. “That kind of stuff is happening more and more,” said Pshebylo. “It’s not so much the number of vacancies as the quality of tenants.” There are many newer tenants, building on the vibe created in part by the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market and some strong anchors. Little Bird and Anthology, the furniture store, hold down the corner of 20th and Avenue B on the main floor, with tenants like The Commercial Group and TAP Communications above them. Around the corner is Garden Architecture, which has grown its business significantly in the last year. New residential and commercial properties are being built. “We were featured in the Walrus magazine and the Huffington Post in the past year,” said Pshebylo. In addition, Riversdale was also selected as the downtown of the month by the International Downtown Association from Washington D.C., and won an award for the Silence is Golden series, the silent movie event with music by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra at the Roxy Theatre. And, it’s the Riversdale BID’s 25th anniversary on Feb. 12. Considering all the growth and change, it’s a great time to look back for Pshebylo. Randy Pshebylo, Riversdale BID executive director, and Simone Clayton in front of one of the new Riversdale businesses, AnThe surprise and the satisfaction of thology. Clayton is chief operative of The Commercial Group, with its offices in the same building. (Photo by Joanne Paulson) growing the Riversdale business district, said Pshebylo, “was knowing that Joanne Paulson It is not far-distant history. The probexecutive director, has clearly and happily when the quality and the product mix is right, people are going to come, like Saskatoon Express lems faced by the Riversdale neighbourbecome accustomed to it. Little Bird and Grazing Goat, the Roxy andy Pshebylo walks into the Little hood were legion, and really became The rest of the world, he says, is also Theatre. Bird Patisserie on 20th Street and history only a few years ago. taking notice. “In many cases we maintain that Avenue B with his arms full of Looking up from the pages into the “On Sunday (Feb.1), they had (celebrity heavy, bound scrapbooks. teahouse’s bustling, cheery atmosphere, chef) Lynn Crawford here, who was with heritage component with buildings like this,” he said, indicating the teahouse’s The history residing in those books is it’s hard to believe the transformation of Iron Chef and the Food Network,” said building. spattered with poverty, crime, alcohol ad- the area. However, Pshebylo, the RivPshebylo, gesturing around the teahouse. (Continued on page 5) diction, prostitution wars and even blood. ersdale Business Improvement District’s “She was here from 11 to 12 and then she

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‘Mom helped so many people’ Woman’s mentally ill brother took their mother’s life

Charlene Pawluk won an award in 2014 for her volunteer work with the Partnership Program (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express hey are not schizo, they are not schizoid, they are not schizophrenics, they are not psycho, they are not crazy and they are not bipolars.” They are people. They are people with mental illness, said Curtis Harman, coordinator of the Partnership Program for the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan. “They have bipolar disorder or they have schizophrenia. It has become like a verb or a noun. If you have an illness, you are your illness – if it is a mental

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illness. And that’s all you are, because of Hollywood and media. It’s Law and Order and all the cop shows. They sensationalize schizophrenia because it sells books, it sells movies and it sells slots on NBC, CBS and all those major networks. “Violence is not a symptom of schizophrenia. That’s separate. One per cent of the world’s population has schizophrenia and two per cent of those people living with schizophrenia will commit a violent crime, which is lower than the general population. Usually people with schizophrenia are the victims of violent crime, abuse, poverty and developing other diseases and have no access to medical help.”

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Charlene Pawluk’s brother, Brad Brooks, fell into that two per cent. It was quickly pointed out he had other mental illnesses in addition to schizophrenia. On April 23, 2004, Brooks took his mother’s life. He was convicted in early 2006 of second-degree murder and has been incarcerated ever since. “My mom (Marlene Gustavson) was a really great person,” Pawluk said. “Mom was very, very friendly, super gentle. She had a good sense of humour, sweet, very loving — you know, hugs and she really loved her family.” Gustavson understood mental illness. She was a psychiatric nurse, having

trained at what was known as the Weyburn Mental Hospital. Later in her career she became an addictions counsellor, as well as a volunteer for the Partnership Program, a public awareness program designed to inform people about schizophrenia and related psychosis. “She was a hard worker who helped so many people,” Pawluk said. “You couldn’t walk through the mall without somebody she treated (for addictions) at Calder (Centre) coming up and telling her how she saved their lives and helped them so much.” Brooks thought his mother was trying to poison him. “He was always thinking people were out to get him,” Pawluk said. “If you gave him something he would throw it out because something was wrong with it. He really started developing this fear that our mom was trying to poison him. He hadn’t worked for quite a while. He hadn’t had a really good job. He drove cab for a while. He lost that job. He was in and out of hospital . . . and just kept thinking she was poisoning him. “He would ask her for money, because he needed money, and mom wanted to help him so she gave him money. He would only accept the money from her husband. He would take it to an ATM and deposit it and take out different monies that wouldn’t poison him. Or he would have it sitting on the fridge and call the police over and say, ‘My mom gave me this poison money.’ ” Brooks is an exception to those with mental illness, Harman emphasized. “He had been diagnosed with more than just schizophrenia. That is important to know. Many people have more than one illness.” Pawluk concurred. “The main diagnosis was paranoid schizophrenia as far as I am aware. Mom wouldn’t fight with him. She would try to talk to him and try to help him.” Life growing up for Pawluk was not easy. Her younger brother committed suicide when he was 17. She was too young at the time to understand his mental illness. “I’m two years older and didn’t really know anything. I thought he was a quiet, shy kid. He was under the care of a psychiatrist, but again nobody talked about anything.” The week Gustavson was killed was different than most in terms of Brooks’ illness. “Mom had called me at work and said (Brooks) had called a family friend that lives in Swift Current and told her that mom was trying to kill him. This family friend suffers from bipolar disorder, so she was very nervous and upset. (Continued to page 4)

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People with mental illnesses ‘shortchanged’ (Continued from page 3) She called mom. So he was also upsetting this circle of people around mom.” He went to Gustavson’s apartment on April 23, 2004, and killed her. DENIED UNESCORTED LEAVES Brooks was eligible for parole in April 2014. He waived his right, but then applied for unescorted leaves from the minimum security prison where he has been for the past couple of years. He previously spent eight years at the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon. Pawluk attended the hearing. “I went and I submitted a victim statement from the time of the crime until now, and he was able to give his two cents, you could say. He was questioned by the parole board and he was not granted unescorted leave. It was a big relief. “Just from being in that hearing, it was quite clear he is still convinced he did the right thing. He knew what he was doing. He said, ‘They tell me I have schizophrenia. I guess I could have done something different.’ He said, ‘If my sister would quit dwelling on it, perhaps she’d get over it and forgive me.’ ” Pawluk said she can’t forgive him. “I can barely forgive myself for not doing more,” she said, adding she has had years of counselling. “I have learned you don’t have to forgive everybody, so I don’t have to feel guilty for not forgiving him. I have to live my life. That’s what I try to focus on — what I have now.” Harman says it is important that people know more about schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. “It is not a split or multiple personality. Schizophrenia is not that. Schizophrenia is a biological brain disorder where people have hallucinations that can affect any of the five senses – at least one of them, or all of them. So they see, smell, taste, hear or feel things that aren’t really there because the brain is producing that sensation because of the chemical imbalance. You would have a dream at night or a nightmare that is very real to anyone. With schizophrenia, they have that while they are awake.”

Curtis Harman is the coordinator of the Partnership Program for the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

partners, clients living with mental illness, families and health-care workers working as a unit to educate, reduce stigma and promote treatment and recovery from schizophrenia and related illnesses. A team formed in Saskatoon in 1999. Since then, more than 2,000 presentations have been given in Saskatoon to more than 52,000 people. Harman started in 1999 as a volunteer. He became the coordinator of the program as a paid staff member in 2002. “I got involved as a person directly affected by mental illness,” he said. “I got involved with the agency and they liked the work I did, so they hired me and I have been involved ever since. We’ve had wonderful people sharing their stories of recovery. “We have opened the door in so many ways to get people to talk about mental illness. Barriers have been taken down because of our speakers going out to many community groups — hundreds and hundreds of times — sharing their stories and making people comfortable talking about mental illness, at least to some degree. There is still a long way to go, but it has come a long ways.” He said increased government funding is paramount to moving forward. “We should have a mental health centre in Saskatoon for the community-based and the government agencies,” he said from GROUP SPREADING THE WORD his small office at St. Paul’s Hospital. “We The Schizophrenia Society of Saskatch- need a one-stop place for anyone, whether ewan formed in Regina in the early 1980s they have depression, addictions, schizoand the Saskatoon chapter in 1990. The phrenia, whatever. They all go to the same Partnership Program started in Vancoubuilding for counselling, to see a psychiaver in the early 1990s as a way to have trist, to see a social worker, to see their

mental health nurse, to go to programming — a big facility.” He says too many people fall through the cracks. “We are doing what we can, but we are a small group. We can’t do everything. We need help to grow. It’s ridiculous. The Canadian Mental Health Association and the Schizophrenia Society are great groups; let’s invest in them. Governments should be putting dollars into these programs.”

People need to be held accountable for some of these situations. Things need to change now. “It’s easy for people with mental illness to be written off and their concerns not to be heard or believed because they’re ‘crazy.’ No one is going to believe them. We need more programming, more psychiatrists, more peer support programs. We need to invest. It will reduce suicide. It will bring people out of hell and misery, because a lot of people are suffering to a SYSTEM FAILING FAMILIES great extreme.” He said there are 400,000 Canadians For her volunteer work with the Partliving with schizophrenia and two million nership Program, Pawluk won the Rays of with bipolar disorder. Hope award in 2014. She was introduced “That’s a lot of people. There are milto the program the day after her mother lions more with other illnesses like depres- was killed, and spent a decade as a volunsion, anxiety, OCD (obsessive compulsive teer presenter. disorder), addictions, dementia – which is a “My mom had also volunteered with mental health problem – ADHD (attention the society as the family group coordinadeficit hyperactivity disorder), ADD (atten- tor. The Partnership Program, for me, was tion deficit disorder), dyslexia, all of those. such a healing thing. Not only did I get “People with mental illness use more to tell my story, but I got to out with a hospital beds than people with any other professional and a person with the illness condition in North America. The annual that was doing well. So it kind of gave cost of schizophrenia alone nationally is you hope. There are lots of people that are $4.3 billion, including direct health-care working really hard.” costs of over $2.3 billion, along with an She said her mother’s death has been additional $2 billion in indirect support, particularly difficult for her sons. including welfare, family benefits and “She totally loved her grandsons. Even community support and so on.” as teenagers they would hang out with He said those suffering from mental granny and go to movies and stuff. You illness and their families are being shortknow that’s pretty special. And she just changed. loved it.” “Families who have lost someone, For more information on the Schizowhether it is to suicide to mental illness or phrenia Society of Saskatchewan (Saskamurdered like Charlene’s mom, should be toon Chapter), or to book a presentation, and have a right to be pissed off. The sys- call 306-374-3220, fax 306-374-3230 or tem did fail them. It failed many people. email c.harman@sasktel.net.

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(Continued from page 1) e always advocated for working with present-day building owners so we don’t lose (a building). We call it a toothless smile on the street if you lose a building here or there. “There have been some sympathetic restorations, along with new investment,” he added, such as the new four-building residential and commercial project, The Banks, now being built by Chris Le Fevre, the Victoria developer who has taken a shine to Saskatoon. PIVOTAL MOMENTS Asked when the big change came, Pshebylo reflects for a moment. “There’s a lot of high-water marks; there’s a lot of stepping stones,” said Pshebylo. “I’m reluctant to say what is the one pivotal point, because there were so many things. “But the one that was the game changer was the demolition of the Barry Hotel. If I backed up to about 1999 or so, the Albany Hotel and the Barry were in full bloom.” Before he gets into the history, Pshebylo explains that most BIDs have a reason for forming. “The downtown BID started because there was a loosely arranged group of business leaders downtown that wanted Saskatchewan Place built there. Now you have a cohesive group of business owners going, ‘If we had some voice at the get-go, we wouldn’t be dealing with this structure out there.’ “Broadway had high vacancy rates and high crime rates; Riversdale, much the same. But the polarizing issue (in Riversdale) was around the Albany and Barry hotels, and the resulting shock wave that goes up and down the street.” Things started to improve when the Meewasinota halfway house was put in at the Albany, which helped stop the traffic back and forth between the two hotels. The programming helped people develop life skills and began mitigating the alcohol and poverty problems. “Now the focus became the Barry Hotel and the issues around it. Later on, it was in 2008, 525 20th Street West was the last real focal point of any negative activity, which was then closed down for health and safety reasons, cited by public health and the fire department. With that came some breathing room.” The BID then turned its attention to evaluating pedestrian traffic, which led to a realization that many Riversdale shoppers were coming out the 21st Street Midtown Plaza door, and not via Sears.

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pparently Saskatoon My mom once told me Mayor Don Atchison that people who tear down and Prince Albert other people do it because Mayor Greg Dionne have they have no other way to been friends for 40 years. lift themselves up. I say apparently, because Back to the weight snark. I saw this in a media story Can you imagine if Dionne after Dionne, in his recent said any of that about a annual speech on the state female mayor? It would be of the City of Prince Albert, national flipping news. He’d publicly went after Atchison have to go into some kind about his weight. of protection program. No Columnist First of all, I hate saying exaggeration, it would have “his weight” because it improbably ended his career. plies that’s a thing. Don Atchison is a That said, the fact that Atchison large man, no doubt. If you’ve met him is a guy makes Dionne’s comments in person you know he’s at least 17 absolutely no less offensive or, at the feet tall and, sure, he’s a solidly built very least, unbelievably unprofesman. “His weight,” however, is by all sional. Who does that? Well, if anyone, accounts, fine. I suppose it would be the same guy Not that I’ve ever asked Atchison who blows up mock cartoons depicting exactly what his is weight is, primarPremier Brad Wall in all sorts of ugly ily because that would be bloody rude. and sinister ways, and then hangs them That’s something Dionne may have up in Prince Albert City Hall. considered before inserting it into his A friend, well-seasoned in Saskatchspeech. ewan politics, told me after Dionne’s “You got nine other bridges; you fat joke speech that she’s “not entirely can wait a couple more years,” Dicertain what Dionne’s strategy is, beonne said about Saskatoon to a crowd yond insulting and alienating basically of about 350 Prince Albert residents. everyone he needs to form an alliance Technically we have five bridges, but with in order to grow his city.” when you only have one, he might be But Dionne wasn’t backing down forgiven for not having acquired the from his funnies. Instead, he lashed out skillset required to count. at the media for daring to report it. “You whined about these ones for YAWN. God I hate this record. I’ve the last couple (years? I don’t know, heard it at least a million times, give or Dionne didn’t finish that thought), take a few hundred thousand. ad a public figure, particuthat’s why the river level came up,”1/4 page If you’re continued Dionne. larly an elected public figure, repeat Uh, OK? Perhaps someone should after me: “If I say or do something so look into this rather bizarre connection obviously stupid, the media will report between those two statements, because it. That is their job. Even if I say or do to me they imply that SaskWater opens 50 smart things, the stupid thing will the Gardiner Dam to punish squeaky be reported.” political wheels with the threat of imAnyway, Dionne eventually minent flash flooding. Not that I have a apologized, at the same time as both problem with that, but the public has a mayors were in Saskatoon for the right to know. Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities “But you know, you can walk a Association (SUMA) annual conlittle and maybe (Atchison) will lose vention. Dionne repeated the statesome weight, if he didn’t have to walk ment that he and Atchison have been out of his office.” Again, Dionne might friends for 40 years, which apparently consider either hiring a speechwriter makes it alright to attempt to publicly or renting a teleprompter, or both, humiliate the other person. Who needs because while the cheap shot against enemies? Atchison is relatively straightforward, Not that it would have been all don’t ask me what that sentence means that awkward for the two gentlemen in its entirety. at SUMA anyway, because in the “That’s why he’s heavier than me, same glass houses speech from which because he walks out of his office Dionne was throwing stones, he an10 feet and he’s on a bridge.” Hardy nounced that he had no intention of har har. While the latter half of this taking part in the convention’s Mayor’s statement could have been an amusing Caucus event. political zinger all on its own, Dionne Wow. For a man who so desperately must not have had the confidence in it wants to build bridges, Dionne sure to leave it at that. seems hell bent on burning them down.

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Please bring back ward meetings Question: Why have you As for the idea of people cancelled having the yearly being forced to work and live ward meetings, where we can on the same side of the river, I meet with our mayor/councilthink it is important that we are lor? This column is a good able to move around our great resource, but it is not a substicity. Isn’t that what a communitute for our ward meetings. ty is all about — to get around, Mayor Atchison: First of as opposed to being locked into all, I am thrilled people actually your own neighbourhood? Interappreciate the town hall ward esting idea, but I still think we meetings. I was wondering that are a democracy where people myself. Last year it looked like have the freedom of choice. Ask the Mayor the City might have some difQuestion: How did the ficulty with our budgets and the warm spell in January affect city manager had asked everyone to take a our roads? I don’t recall potholes being look at their budgets to avoid a deficit. The filled in January. town hall meetings are relatively expensive. Mayor Atchison: It’s all about the We had Meet the Mayor at the Mall in the weather. The warm weather causes snow to spring and we decided to do that again in melt, and the water seeps into cracks in the the fall, because it would cost less money roadways, freezes, expands and suddenly than the traditional town hall ward meetthere is a pothole. We use cold mix in the ings. We are waiting right now to see what winter as a temporary patch. It fills the hole the provincial budget and the federal bud- and will last for a while. But you won’t gets look like and then we can make some see a permanent solution until the weather decisions about spending. warms up. It has to be above freezing for I can assure people we are going to go the hot mix to work properly. I would out and continue our Meet the Mayor at encourage people to report a pothole by the Mall series again this spring. And if ev- calling the city yards at 306-975-2476. You erything works out the way I hope it does, can also go online to report potholes on the we are going to be back with our town hall City’s web page. meetings in the fall as well. That’s our goal. Also, the enhanced snow removal proIn the spring I want to focus on the budgram gets snow off the streets in a timely get process, to hear peoples’ thoughts on manner, which means less melt on the where the City should invest your money. roadways. Did you know that the City filled So as we prepare for the 2016 budget, we the equivalent of 188,000 potholes last year, can have their ideas well in advance. The with more than 3,000 tonnes of hot mix? other part – and I certainly want to give the We also paved more than 200 lane kilomecouncillors credit for this – is changing the tres of roadway; that is the distance from process so that councillors and the mayor here to Kindersley. This was all part of the say to the administration, “This is how dedicated roadway increases that citizens much money you have to work with. Now said they wanted a year ago. We invested prepare a budget that fits in those parame- more than $50 million in roadways, back ters and tell us how you are going to deliver lanes and sidewalks last year. It was the first the necessary services.” year of a three-year plan to increase funding Question: Have you considered having for improved roadways. City council agreed toll bridges — at least for new bridges to continue the program, and so this year — to pay for continued building/mainwe will invest about $53 million in roadtenance? We pay additional for parking, ways projects all over the city. We should for example. And should it be a law that see fewer potholes this year because of all you have to work on the same side of the the work done last year. river as you live? Yes, seriously. We could The other thing we have done is a rededo this instead of having to constantly sign of the construction of our roadways. construct new bridges. Exempt would be Our new roadways will have weeping tile bikes, pedestrians and buses/mass transit. under them so the moisture will run down Mayor Atchison: Toll bridges and toll into the tile and then drain away in the roads need a far larger population base than groundwater. This will keep the roadbed we have in Saskatoon right now. Look at drier and help to prevent premature probVancouver, where they have put in a toll lems and heaving. bridge and it has been less than successful Did You Know for them so far. What happens is people There are 483 seasonal decorations on with vehicles or walking or biking take street lights in Saskatoon. the path of least resistance. And a toll isn’t (Have a question for Mayor Atchison? likely to get much traction when people can Send it to editorial@saskatoonexpress.com. take another route and not pay the toll. Please put “mayor” in the subject line.)

DON ATCHISON

Mayor still playing loose with gallery facts

Mayor Atchison continues his shell game regarding the true costs of the Remai Modern gallery. For example, in the Jan. 5-11 edition of Saskatoon Express, he wrote: “The Remai is going to cost, in all, for the City about $36 million.” But in last week’s edition, he said, “the City’s portion is $29.975 million.” So, just like that, more than $6 million — gone! What a magician! Last week, the mayor also said he has no idea where I got the $16 million figure “for extra costs” for the gallery. Well, I got it from a March 15, 2013, StarPhoenix story entitled “Gallery project $9.7 million extra.” The story begins: “The Remai Art Gallery of Saskatchewan project is going to cost the city $9.7 million more than originally anticipated, but Mayor Don Atchison says higher construction costs are just a reality of doing business in a booming city.” (And we all thought that contractor quotations were binding. Silly us.) The same SP story draws on information from city planner Jeanna South, who identified $16.6 million in “outside costs” to be borne by the civic taxpayer — for “land costs . . . design fees, building per-

mits, contingency funds, and incidentals (that) were extra costs not included in the construction price from Ellis Don.” Again, that’s the source for my (conservative) $16 million figure. Last week in the Express, the mayor even argued that the $19.5 million underground parkade should not be seen as part of the Remai gallery. Well he can pretend that the parkade is an entity unto itself if he likes. But of course the parkade is part of the Remai Gallery project. It is to the gallery what a basement is to a house. Finally, Mayor Atchison says the claim that the total Remai cost is $100 million “should be put to bed.” Well, I’m not the only one making that claim. A Jan. 29 blog by StarPhoenix reporter Phil Tank, for example, is entitled “$100M gallery started as $13M Mendel expansion.” That headline kinda tells the whole story, doesn’t it? So please, Mr. Mayor, no more tiresome talk of how everyone has a right to his opinion, but there’s only one set of facts. It’s you who has been playing fast and loose with the facts. -Wayne Eyre

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Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Othello will be presented with First Nations approach

Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express ome new and exciting changes are coming to Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan. The popular annual festival, which will run from July 8 to Aug. 23 this summer, is set to usher in “a long list” of innovations, said artistic producer Will Brooks. For Brooks, what’s particularly exciting is that Othello will be produced “with a First Nations approach” though a partnership with the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC). “Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan hasn’t had a partnership like that on one of our big shows in 25 years, and we’ve haven’t produced Othello in 25 years, either — which is one of Shakespeare’s best and one of his most popular tragedies,” he said. Brooks will direct Othello, and Cree actor Michael Lawrenchuk, from Manitoba, will take on the title role. While the character of Othello is traditionally a Moor and general in the Venetian army, this year’s production will be given a modern spin when Othello is transformed into a Cree business executive working in a corporation called Venice Inc. In another innovation, the production of Othello will also include some Cree language. “It’s important to say we’re not translating the whole show into Cree, and it’s not subtitles or anything like that. So it will be put in in a such way that it’s still really easy to follow the story even if you don’t speak Cree,” said Brooks. “Right now, what we’re planning is that JW11850.B09 James there’s two characters of Cree descent in the

show, so they can speak to each other a little bit in Cree.” Interestingly, translators have commented that Cree and the Shakespearean language actually have a lot in common, said Brooks. “A good portion of Shakespeare — and certainly in Othello — is written in iambic pentameter, which is really just a certain structure of poetic language, and Cree actually goes in a very similar kind of a thing. Cree is very rhythmic . . . just like Shakespeare is. And SNTC has done a little bit of translation before between Shakespeare and Cree, and found really interesting and really fun similarities between them.” As with the 2014 season, the 2015 version of the festival will again welcome a guest director. Pamela Haig Bartley is set to direct this year’s comedic offering, Much Ado About Nothing. Brooks said bringing on a guest director “was a huge success last year,” and the festival will try to continue doing that into the future. “It’s really key. It’s more expensive and we have to find the funding to do it, but it’s just so important,” he said. “If we’re going to have a festival, and if we’re going to have two — or more into the future, hopefully — shows, then if you can’t have different kinds of shows and different approaches and different voices, then you’re just not making the most of it. “It’s a challenge to be able to make sure we have the funding to be able to do those things, but thankfully I got to come into the company at a time when it’s financially healthy and in a really good position and has really great support, so I can start doing

Daniel Knight (left) and Will Brooks announced their theatre companies — Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company and Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan — will partner in the presentation of Othello (Photo Supplied) those things.” Another important change is a reconfiguration of the stage and seating. This year the festival will feature a stage in the round with seating on all sides, as opposed to the thrust configuration Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan has had for about 25 years. “There’s been a lot of feedback and a lot of desire for things to shift a bit more often, and the seating configuration is a really great way to do that,” said Brooks. “It will feel very fresh in there this year.” While changes are on the way for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan this summer, the festival isn’t planning to stop there. In the near future, Brooks would like to see even more changes, such as programming in the winter and three shows, rather than two, offered in the summertime. “Really, two shows isn’t a festival. Three is a festival,” he said. “We’ll see how long it takes to make those things happen, but over the next couple of years we’d like to see both of those

of things — which would mean the festival would run a little longer over the course of the summer. You’d have a chance to be able to see the big comedy, the big tragedy and then some quirky, weird show that would be very specific and very fun. . . . There’s a bunch of different options for that.” Shakespeare fans excited see Othello this summer may want to attend a film screening of the play at the Broadway Theatre on Feb. 11. The film will be followed by a panel discussion conducted in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Culture and Creativity (ICCC). Brooks will be in attendance, along with several others, to talk about the film, the script and this summer’s production of the tragedy. As well, the festival’s major fundraiser, Bard’s Birthday Bash, will be held on April 25 at the Delta Bessborough Hotel. For more information about the fundraiser and the festival, visit shakespeareonthesaskatchewan.com.

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On the very cold morning of Feb. 4, Habitat for Humanity lowered four new homes onto foundations on the 100 block of Avenue S South. The homes were built by students from WW Brown high school in Langham, through a partnership with the Prairie Spirit School Division, and then brought into Saskatoon by Neufeld Building Movers. The modular units will be connected, finished by the students and then provided to local families. Bringing the homes into Saskatoon was no easy feat: it required guiding the huge trucks to the edge of town in the dark of night, then bringing them into the city with a police escort. A crane and a large contingent of expert home movers finished the job. (Photo by Joanne Paulson)

at WW Brown high school in Langham, in a truly cool partnership struck with the Prairie Spirit school division. The students learned a variety of skills, and will even be able to use the experience for credit toward journeyperson status. Foundations were poured, and stood ready for the homes on this icy day. The homes were moved to the edge of the city,

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How to easily grow your savings

ne of the keys to successfully managing money is to save money. Conventional financial wisdom recommends men and women have between three and four month’s worth of earnings in their savings accounts to cover themselves in case of an emergency. But many people live paycheck to paycheck, while others are mired in debt. A 2013 survey from BankRate.com found roughly three-quarters of Americans have little emergency savings. Many working professionals find it hard to save any money once they have paid their monthly bills, including home expenses, child care and other common expenses. Although many Canadians are not saving enough, there seems to be a silver lining with regard to money management in that part of North America. The percentage of people who claimed they could not save dropped from 28 percent in 2012 to 17 percent in 2013, according to a BMO Financial Group report on household savings. Statistics Canada reported that the household saving rate rose to 5.4 percent in the third quarter of 2013, which is up from 5 percent in 2012. Financial analysts point to consumer trends among younger generations as one possible cause of the dwindling emphasis on saving money. Previous generations were taught the benefits of saving and being frugal, but nowadays many people struggle to distinguish between necessities and luxuries. More readily available access to credit and a more materialistic culture may also be contributing to fewer

dollars being saved. While saving may seem like an uphill battle, a little saving can go a long way. Explore these relatively painless ways to cut back and save more money. Do it yourself. Make a list of all the service providers used — from manicurists to hair stylists to lawncare professionals — and figure out where cuts can be made. Doing all or a portion of the work yourself can save a considerable amount of money. Do your own weeding and edging, only paying a landscaper to perform the more time consuming task of mowing the lawn. Skip an in-salon coloring treatment for an at-home application. Spend a day preparing meals for the week and eliminate much of your dining out expenses or fast food excursions. Review your shopping cart. Impulse buys can bust budgets. When grocery shopping, take some time before getting in line to review your potential purchases. Compare items against your list and figure out if any items can go back on the shelf. Do the same when shopping online. Before you proceed to checkout, review items in your cart. Chances are you can delete one or two from the list. Consider new stores. If you find yourself spending more than you feel is necessary when shopping, look for new stores. Smaller markets may offer produce and other items at a fraction of the cost of large chain stores. Instead of doing all of your shopping in one place, shop around and buy items where they are the least expensive. For example, you

may find paper products are more affordable at a pharmacy than at the supermarket. Learn to coupon effectively. Although you need not go to extremes, use coupons when shopping and learn how to pair sales with coupons to earn even greater discounts. Many blogs and websites help make the process easier, telling you when and where to clip coupons. Sometimes you can print coupons directly online or load discounts to a shopper loyalty card. Scale back on certain services. Assess your lifestyle to determine which services you can live without. If you rarely watch television, you may be able to reduce your cable or satellite package. Figure out if bundling services really does save you

money. Add up how many minutes you use on mobile phone plans as well as the amount of data. You might find that you do not need the biggest phone plan after all. Saving does not have to be challenging. Opportunities to save money present themselves at every turn. Master the little ways to shave off expenses and grow your savings.

ent financial priorities than couples who have no intention of having a family. In addition to goals regarding a potential family, discuss your goals about retirement. Distinguishing between short-

term goals, such as eliminating credit card debt, and long-term goals, such as saving for retirement, is an important step to establishing a budget. Once your goals have been discussed and set, you can then begin to formulate a budget that makes achieving those goals possible. Assess your financial situation. After you have set your goals, examine your financial situation. Identify your net income and then make a list of your outstanding debts and monthly expenses. When establishing your budget, prioritize eliminating your debts. Getting out of debt, especially consumer debt, should take precedence over saving for retirement. Once you have eliminated your debt, you can then allocate more funds to saving for retirement. An honest assessment of your financial situation should provide you with a solid understanding of how you’re spending your money, and which areas, if any, you can spend less in an effort to save more each month. Put your plan in motion. Once you have identified your net income and monthly expenses, you can put your plan in motion. If you have prioritized eliminating debt, then devote as much of your monthly budget to paying down

your debts as possible. Resolve to pay at least ‘X’ amount of money to pay down debt each month, paying more if possible, until you are debt-free. You may need to adjust this plan as unforeseen circumstances arise, but try to stick to your initial plan as closely as possible, especially if you find it’s working. Continue to monitor your spending. An effective household budget should free up some of your funds, but it’s important that you continue to monitor your spending even if your budget is affording you some financial freedom. Frivolous spending may have landed you in financial hot water to begin with, so don’t allow it to jeopardize your finances once again. As you monitor your spending, look for ways to spend less. Spending less now can make it easier to realize your long-term financial goals. Discuss your budget each month. A household budget is a fluid thing, so together with your spouse or partner examine your budget each month. Discuss what’s working, what’s not working and any potential changes you can make to increase the likelihood that you realize your financial goals. Make an effort to have this discussion each month, as the longer you ignore your finances the more time issues will have to fester.

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end the relationship or continue with the relationship and assess your feelings as time goes on. I would suggest asking yourself if you would be happier with him or without him. How would you feel if he started dating someone else? If you would be relieved, then you know the answer. If it would bother you, then you need more time. Fear can also cause confusion.

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Looking for Mr. Right

Online dating not the way to go for city woman After negative online experiences, Kristine is working with matchmaker Lianne Tregobov (Photos by Sandy Hutchinson) Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express or a Saskatoon woman, online dating meant looking for love in the wrong place. Kristine is convinced one man she met online was part of an international scam. Others misrepresented themselves with old photographs that knocked off pounds. Others had personalities that didn’t match their website profiles or their intentions. Some men wanted a Barbie doll. Some wanted to brag about their possessions. None were right — Mr. Right — for Kristine, who is in her 40s and who has been single for four years. She has now decided to work with matchmaker and Saskatoon Express columnist Lianne Tregobov. “With online dating I have had a few horrible experiences and I have vowed to never try that again. That’s when I started looking for other options. I investigated the matchmakers that are available and there were a few things I really liked (about Lianne),” she said. “The first one was that Lianne is intuitive and she personally meets and interviews her clients. There is safety involved; there are criminal checks that are done. She considers her matchmaking based on some of her intuition, a client’s profile, the infor-

mation and some of the feedback she gets, I am sure, from other clients.” Tregobov said she is blessed to have intuitive ability. “I have a gift and I am so very fortunate that I have been able to channel my intuitive abilities and utilize it in my career to bring love to people,” she said. Tregobov has matched more than 1,000 people to date. She said clients sometimes wonder about her choices. “When you are using a good matchmaker, they are not going to throw people at you. They are going to give you different people who you wouldn’t normally choose. They will introduce you to people you initially may think, ‘Oh my gosh, what are you thinking? He’s an alien.’ Then you realize he is perfect for you. And it’s wonderful. “I work with people in their 20s to their late 80s. The beauty is love never goes out of style. People get the same butterflies when they are 20 as they do when they’re 80.” Kristine said her friends tried to set her up and she met a lot of nice people that way. She is grateful, but none of the people she met were compatible. “I have been a single mom, raising a daughter who is a teenager now. I am really looking for someone that is comfortable with himself — someone who is family

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With downturn looming, it’s time for City to tighten its belt

get oil prices up to $50 a barremier Brad Wall might rel — a far cry from the earlier learn the hard way that high of $100. Gas and oil comthe road to hell is paved panies have cut production and with good intentions. laid off thousands of workers in Until about five years ago, Alberta. Should we be worried it was hit and miss from year that the same will happen in to year as to whether municipal Saskatchewan? governments got anything in Given the plight of the terms of revenue sharing from provincial government, did the the provincial government. municipal leaders thank Wall Then, good-intentioned Wall for sharing with them in the created a formula to distribColumnist good times, and in turn agree to ute and share the province’s newfound wealth with civic governments. share the difficult times with the provincial government? Absolutely not. Municipal Our municipal leaders patted him on the leaders have clearly stated that should the back and sang his praises. This was the provincial government cut its funding, new Saskatchewan. We were a “have” they will cut our services and increase our province and rolling in dough. But in a property taxes. The mantra will be “it is few short years this generosity on Wall’s not our fault; it is the government’s fault.” part became an entitlement from the perNot one peep from civic leaders about cutspective of the municipalities. Not only did Wall give the municipali- ting spending by deferring planned capital projects or holding the line on debt. ties a 20-per-cent share of the Provincial Will there be a downturn in SaskatchSales Tax (PST), he also threw cash at ewan’s economy? According to a recent capital projects like Saskatoon’s new art gallery and the South Bridge and Regina’s poll, 53 per cent of respondents believe we are heading into a recession. Optimists say football stadium. Wall encouraged the cities to grow and, through the Municipal we won’t “technically” be in a recession, Board, aided and abetted them by increas- but definitely a slowdown. Recently our City announced that it has ing their debt capacity and encouraging maintained its AAA credit rating, but the private-public partnership (P3) projects. rating comes with a caution on the City’s Wall’s biggest mistake was not earmarking the money he gave the municipal- spending on big-ticket projects. The report ities. He didn’t dictate that the cities spend flags that our credit outlook could change the money on roadways and bridges or ag- if there is a downturn in the economy, ing underground infrastructure. Was there population decline or significantly higher debt. Our debt listed in the 2015 budget is even a suggestion that improved public $373.4 million, but council recently had transportation be a condition of the provincial revenue sharing? He didn’t ask that our debt ceiling increased to in excess of $550 million. Given this caution and what money be reserved for necessary expanappears to be a potential national recession of water and sewer treatment plants as the cities grew due to the population sion, will our council follow Wall’s lead explosion. He simply gave our city leaders and hold the line on spending? Apparently not. When announcing the a blank cheque and let them go at it. good news that the civic operations came The good times are over — at least for in $25 million less than expected, Mayor a while — and this year the provincial Don Atchison proudly stated that these government no longer has nickels to toss savings meant the City could now spend around. Wall has alluded that the shared more money on hockey arenas, track revenue pool might be less than lucrative in the upcoming provincial budget. (In fair- facilities and interchanges. Does Atch not understand that this $25 million in savings ness to the provincial government, no one is not cash stashed in the cookie jar, it just could have or did predict that the price of gas and oil would tank as quickly as it did.) means less debt for this project? Does he not understand the Standard & Poors RatDue to the unexpected loss of gas and oil ing Services’ “big-ticket project debt” caurevenue, the province is struggling trying to balance its budget and consequently has tion on our credit rating? In short, is Wall advised that all expenditures are on the cut- the only elected official in this province who follows national trends and appropriting board. ately reacts to spending? The dollar is in decline, the Bank of We bring a little of our old mentality to Canada surprised us by cutting the interest this new Saskatchewan. It is our “nextrate in response to collapsing oil prices, and is expressing concern about Canada’s year” optimism. 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fenced and have a covered rear deck that is hooked up for natural gas. All have an attached double garage at the rear of the properties, with a concrete apron from garage entrance to the back alley. Standard highlights for The Lodges include Capella Cabinets, granite countertops, a main floor powder room and a tub-equipped en suite in the master bedroom. Each bedroom in the twobedroom models has its own separate en suite bathroom. Located at 203-215 Rajput Way in Evergreen, the showhome can be viewed Mondays to Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Although one medium avocado contains 320 calories, these are high-quality calories — from good fat — so don’t hesitate to eat them even if you’re watching your weight. They have protein, fibre, vitamin E, vitamin and several minerals, but are most revered for their good fats. The anti-inflammatory benefits of avocado’s healthy fats may prevent everything from joint stiffness to heart disease. Also, if you add avocados or other healthy fat, like that in olives, to a salad, research shows that you absorb much more of two important antioxidants — lycopene and beta-caroten — that are found in the salad’s vegetables (and therefore increase the body’s ability to use them). Remember, “You are what you absorb, not just what you eat.” Mix and serve. Have a healthy party . . . and then have a siesta.

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Seven great family adventures in Britain’s countryside

rom hiking its national parks to letting Situated in one of Britain’s most historic my taste buds do the walking on a grand locations, Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, tour of Scottish distilleries, I’ve had some Housesteads Roman Fort is just over a twogreat vacations in Britain over the years. hour drive from Edinburgh. In this dramatic If you’re planning on taking a vacation in hilltop setting with panoramic views, visitors Britain this year, Visit Britain has many ideas can explore the remains of the centurions’ barand destinations on offer. From exploring hisracks, including the oldest toilets in Britain. The toric sites to encountering wildlife and followrecently reopened museum houses a collection ing themed trails, Britain’s countryside is one of Roman artifacts and uses 3D models, film big adventure playground filled with fun for the and illustrations to bring the past to life (www. whole family. Visit Britain highlights 10 places english-heritage.org.uk). that you might consider taking in during your ***** British adventure. Test your agility at iSurvive, Cheshire, northTravel ***** west England: Walk on the wild side at Longleat Safari and Adventure Kids and adults alike will love the scramble nets, rope Park, Wiltshire, west England: swings, tunnels and climbing frames on the Confidence Did you know that Longleat, just 80 minutes by train Course at iSurvive in the Chester Lakes, a one-hour drive from London, was the first safari park outside of Africa? from Manchester. Take the fresh-air fitness challenge — One of Britain’s top animal attractions for more than 40 jump ditches and overcome obstacles on this one-kilometre years, this country estate is home to more than 100 speroute through the woods. Suitable for children seven years cies, from monkeys to meerkats, lions to lorikeets and old and up (www.i-survive.co.uk). wildebeest to warthogs. Take a Jungle Cruise past the ***** Gorilla Colony, witness the fastest animal on land in the Explore Sherwood Forest on two wheels, Nottinghamdrive-through Cheetah Kingdom, and feed the giraffes in shire, central England: the African Village. Visitors can also brush up on British Three hours from London by train is Sherwood Forest history at Longleat House (www.longleat.co.uk). Country Park, the largest area of woodland in the east Mid***** lands. Hire bikes at the visitor centre and choose from the Feed the red kites at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor two family routes through this historic forest park, once the Centre, Ceredigion, west Wales: domain of the mythical Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Help conserve the national bird of Wales, the red kite, Its 3,300 acres are also home to Robin Hood’s hideout and by joining a daily feeding session at the Bwlch Nant yr Ari- adventure playgrounds (www.sherwoodpinescycles.co.uk, an Forest Visitor Centre in Ceredigion. Three hours by train www.forestry.gov.uk). from Birmingham, this expanse of woodland also features ***** gentle walking trails. Kite-feeding sessions are free (www. Hug a hedgehog in Powys, Wales: forestry.gov.uk/bwlchnantyrarian). Nearby, the National Good Day Out organizes a range of fun, educational Showcaves Centre for Wales offers great value, with entry activities that raise money for local causes, such as wildlife to 10 attractions with one ticket (www.showcaves.co.uk). sanctuaries and rescue centres. Spend a morning at Howey ***** Hedgehog Sanctuary, a 90-minute drive from Cardiff, Step back in time at Housesteads Roman Fort, Norwhere you will clean, feed, bathe — and even exercise — thumberland, northeast England: orphaned hoglets (hedgehog babies). Hedgehog Helper

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By RJ Currie hree signs Johnny Manziel needed rehab: 3. Wanted to hear Virginia coach Tony Bennett’s latest album; 2. Thought a read option was an audio book; 1. Said the Stanley Cup is coming home to Toronto. l A record 2.7 million Canadians took in the Eugenie Bouchard-Maria Sharapova Aussie Open quarter-final. Of those, 99 per cent were males ages 18-35; the rest like tennis. l Orange News says Beijing police questioned a man who rode the subway wearing a watermelon mask. All they got was his name, rank and Mosaic Stadium seat number. l Quarterback Tom Brady’s wife, Gisele Bundchen, graces the front of the latest British Vogue. You can’t beat that coverage. l The Bloomington (Calif.) High School girls basketball team lost a game 161-2. This is one time everyone will remember who scored the losing basket. l How about the drama surrounding the Winnipeg Jets? Throw in Humphrey Bogart, and you’d have the Kane Mutiny. l The Carl’s Jr. Super Bowl ad where model Charlotte McKinney walks naked through a farmers market has drawn fire for using sex to sell burgers. Two thoughts: a) Nonsense! b) Burgers? l During the Murray-Berdych Aussie Open semi-final, ESPN appraised the engagement rings of their respective fiancées. Good news for Berdych: he won the battle of rings. Bad news for Berdych: he lost the engagement. l I refuse to join the lineup of people piling on embattled Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. I’ll stop a yard short. l Singer Kenny Rogers delayed a centre-court match in Melbourne by taking too long on a reported bathroom break. Note to the Gambler: You’ve got to know when to hold it. l According to a recent study, referees under six feet tall call more penalties than refs six feet and over. This puts a whole new spin on playing a man short. l A Tennessee orthodontist set a record by catching 41 footballs one-handed in a minute. No surprise really; you should see how fast my orthodontist can extract clients’ wallets. RJ’s Groaner of the Week A new viral video features Pet, a 10-month-old Scottish Highlands sheep that thinks she’s a border collie. I kid ewe not.

Views of the World

NBC’s Brian Williams found bin Laden, ready to take on ISIS single-handedly

anice Hough, on police in Aspen citing Lance Armstrong for failing to report an accident, after he allegedly hit two parked cars after a party, and getting his girlfriend to say she was driving: “Liestrong.” l Despite wishful thinking from Craig Simpson of Hockey Night in Canada, I don’t think the Leafs are going to catch Buffalo in the standings. l TC Chong, on the Atlanta Falcons pleading guilty to piping in fake crowd noise while the opposition has the ball on offence: “The way they played this past year, it would have been more appropriate to pipe in laugh tracks from Seinfeld.” l Why did Ben Heenan sign with the Colts? As one radio talking head said: “His gut told him Indianapolis was the right team.” That’s a lot of talk. l Torben Rolfsen, on the Philippines becoming the call-centre capital of the world: “And still Mayweather and Pacquaio have trouble communicating.” l Bill Littlejohn, on Tom Brady giving his MVP truck to Malcolm Butler: “Not bad, considering three days earlier Brady didn’t know who Malcolm Butler was.” l An Uberfact: Holding money in your hand reduces pain. That means I’m going to have to stick with Tylenol. l Two teams entered the Brier playdowns in Newfoundland. Brad Gushue and the other guy played a best-of-five to pick the winner. That’s like the Ducks and Sabres playing for the Stanley Cup. l From Rolfsen: “NBC News anchor Brian Williams recanted his story about coming under fire on a helicopter in Iraq. He now says it was Lance Armstrong’s girlfriend.” l From Hough: “Anyone but me want to see Lance Armstrong play against Brian Williams in a rousing game of Liar’s Dice?” l Did you know Carey Price has more shutouts in this calendar year than the Leafs have wins?

l From Littlejohn: “Richard Sherman will reportedly have Tommy John surgery. During his rehab, physiotherapists will monitor his bitch count.” l From Rolfsen: “The big winner at the Super Bowl was the University of Phoenix — huge recruiting weekend right before National Signing Day. l From Hough: “I hear that Pete Carroll was supposed to throw out the first pitch at a Mariners game. But fans are asking Seattle management if Marshawn Lynch can just run the ball in instead.” l Chong, on Brigham Young University signing Motekiai Langi, a 6-foot-7, 410-pound teenager: “How does a growing kid get that big? If ever becomes a Seahawk, look forward to Feast Mode.” l I read that 40 per cent of women have thrown shoes at a man. Can you imagine annoying Imelda Marcos? l From Rolfsen: “Discovery’s Shark Week may have got the highest exposure of any brand during the Super Bowl telecast, and they didn’t spend a dime.” l I think the Right Shark was pretty cool too. l In Las Vegas you could make a wager on whether Katy Perry would show cleavage during her halftime performance. The odds were stacked on her showing some, with only a handful betting she wouldn’t. l Hough, on a truck carrying frozen chicken colliding with a truck carrying bees near Palm Springs, California, with both vehicles catching fire: “Both drivers escaped, but beware of imminent sales featuring heavily discounted honey barbequed chicken.” l Did you know Sandie Rinaldo, the weekend anchor for CTV, is 65? I didn’t either. l I’m thinking Brian Burke must look like the Cheshire Cat when the Leafs are playing. l Rolfsen, on the Jets scratching Evander Kane against the Canucks because he wore sweats to a team meeting. “Hey, in Vancouver that’s called business casual.”

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FEBRUARY 13 Violinist Nancy King and cellist Rachel Mercer will be playing rare historic instruments from the Canada Council for the Arts and pianist Angela Park will join them for the season’s opener in the Lyell Gustin Music Series. They will perform selections by Mendelssohn, Bach and Chopin as well as introducing new Sonata for Piano and Cello by Saskatoon-born composer William Rowson. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Tickets: $30 and $25.

FEBRUARY 13 – 14 The Saskatoon Summer Players and Saskatoon Jazz Society are teaming up for a presentation of Broadway in Love, a collection of many of the songs the Summer Players have performed in their historic days. The Wes Froese Quartet will be accompanying the singers, who are likely to reach into a Valentine Day’s repertoire. Friday show is at 9 p.m.; Saturday show is at 8 p.m. The Bassment, 204 Fourth Avenue North. Tickets: $22 for SJS members, $27 for non-members.

FEBRUARY 15 Since bursting onto the Newfoundland scene four years ago with his debut CD, Ballads, Matthew Byrne has built a reputation as an authentic and traditional folk singer. Show time is 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets: $17 for SJS members, $22 for non-members.

FEBRUARY 18 Returning for his second visit to The Bassment, James Keelaghan of Perth, Ont. Is a Juno Award-winning folk singer-songwriter with a lilting baritone voice, keens sense of narratves and a team of back-up musicians. Show time is 8 p,m. The Bassment. Tickets: $23 for SJS members, $28 for non-members.

FEBRUARY 20 Artistic director Dean McNeill of the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra has friends in many places. They include Ray Vasquez, Jim Brenan, Ross Ulmer, Paul Read, Jon McCaslin and Brad Shigeta who will all come to share in a tribute to Frank Mantooth, Maynard Ferguson and other jazz figures. Show time is 7 pm. Broadway Theatre. Tickets; $30 for adults,$25 for seniors and $15 for students.

FEBRUARY 21 Jim Witter will be the guest vocalist, a five-member rock bands will join him, and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra will be featured in a Pops series concert built around the music of Simon and Garfunkel. Favourites will include The Boxer, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Mrs. Robinson. Concert time is 7:30 pm. TCU Place: Tickets: $38 to $58 plus service charges.

EVENTS FEBRUARY 11

nual Meet Your Match adoption day. The dogs will be walking purses, belts and camping clothes available. Wednesdays the runway with Kevin Stanfield from Global TV as our emcee. from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 We will be in the old Zellers hallway. Egbert Avenue. Prices from $0.25 to $5. Everyone is welcome. For more information: Call 306-955-3766 (church) or FEBRUARY 17 go to spuconline.com or email zixiag@gmail.com. Third Avenue United Church, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Sup***** per. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets: $6 in advance, $7 at the door, St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club (1235 -20th St. West) have $4 for children 10 and under. Call 652-6812 for tickets. bingos and Kaiser from noon until 4 p.m. On the last Wednesday of each month we hold a birthday party for applicable FEBRUARY 19 members. Monthly socials are also held randomly. The club Saskatoon Nature Society: Branimir Gjetvaj speaks on Agricultural Intensification and the Fate of Wild Nature. 7:30 is campaigning for new members who are 55+. Included are bowling alleys, pool tables, dart boards. The club building is p.m. at the U of S, Biology Building, Rm 106. wheelchair accessible with adjacent bus service. Memberships are $5 per year with discounts included. For further info FEBRUARY 21 call (306)384-4644 or (306)716-0204. MENSA is an international, non-profit society for people who score among the top 2% of the general population on a standardized IQ test. A supervised IQ testing session is being Third Thursday of the Month held in Saskatoon on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. The cost is $90, The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group meets every or $70 for students. If you are interested in attending this month except July and August at 7:30 p.m. in the W. A. session, please call Tim at 306-242-7408 or e-mail trf674@ Edwards Family Centre, across from the Saskatoon Funeral campus.usask.ca. Home. For more information call Murray Hill at 306-2425893 or email murraydhill@me.com.

MARCH 6

Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers. 10th anniversary fundraising dinner. Western Development Museum. Reception at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Tickets are available by calling Jenifer at 306-242-4989 or at McNally Robinson Booksellers.

MISCELLANEOUS Second and Fourth Tuesday

10th Street Players present Magical Music Moments at Grace Westminster Church. (505 10th Street East). Dinner and show $30 (adults) and $15 for students (between 7 and 12 years old). Dinner at 6 and the show at 7:30. Tickets for the show only are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Phone 306653-1766 for tickets. ***** Nutana Lions Super Duper Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Prairieland Park Hall D. For more information, call 306-291-3964. ***** Save the Children – Canada. Valentine’s Day Fundraising bake sale. Market Mall (near Safeway) on Preston Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations requested. Kindly drop your contributions, preferably between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. but not later than 10:30 a.m., directly to the sale location at Market Mall. Please contact Janet at 306-477-1899 or Branch Chair at marci.macomber@gmail.com ***** New Hope Dog Rescue’s Meet Your Match. Noon to 3 p.m. at Market Mall. New Hope Dog Rescue will be hosting its an-

Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club is an organization of more than 360 clubs in more than 50 countries throughout the world. FFI allows you to enjoy economical travel while forging new friendships with club members from around the world. Visit our website at www. thefriendshipforce.org , find out more about us or come join us at our next meeting by contacting Lynne Stade at 306933-4835 or lstade@shaw.ca.

The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds dances at Grace Westminster United Church (505 10th Street East) from Every Thursday 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 ex- Saskatoon International Folkdance Club meets at 7 p.m. perience needed. For further information call 306- 382-5107. 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. First and Third Saturdays of the month awardspace.com. Lions Club’s Texas Holdem Tournaments. $60 buy- in gets ***** $10,000 in chips, $40 goes to the cash prize pool. No ReLe Choeur des plaines welcomes you to sing and socialize Buys. 50 seats available. Registration opens at 6, tournament in French each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at L’École canadienne starts at 7 p.m. The Coachman bar at Market Mall. Call française at 1407 Albert Avenue. The choir is directed by 306-668-0015 for more information. Michael Harris and is accompanied by Rachel Fraser. All who wish to sustain or practice their French are welcome. For First Saturday of every month more information, call Rachel at 306-343-6641 or Jean at The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café 306-343-9460. 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 SCOOTERS indoor playgroup for children new-borns to age with refreshments, entertainment and information. First Sat- five and their parents/caregivers will be at Emmanuel Baptist urday of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sherbrooke Church from9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. $40/family/year or suggested drop-in donation of $5/family. Visit our Facebook Community Centre. page (Scooters - at EBC) for more information. Every Tuesday ***** Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Bazaar and Pop In & Play. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Erindale Alliance Bistro. Basement of Grace-Westminster United Church (505, Church (310 Perehudoff Cres). Bring your little ones with you 10th Street East). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. downstairs for a great time of fun and connecting. Monthly ***** theme, learning centres, snack and the occasional speaker. Spirit of the West 616550 Toastsmasters Club Downtown More info at office@erindalealliance.ca. Saskatoon. Come and have some fun with speaking and leadership skills. Our club meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. First and Third Wednesday of the in the Hospitality Room of Great Western Brewing Company. month Follow the red fence on south side of building through the Resporados support group for people with breathing difgate up the stairs into the building. ficulties taking place at 1:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church (33rd Street West). For more information, contact Debbie First Monday of every month at 306-664-4992. Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings at 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church. We meet the first Monday of the month except when there is a holiday, if so we meet the Every Tuesday, Saturday second Monday. and Sunday

Meeting of the Canadian Club. Speaker: John Burton, economist, former MP, author. Title of Address: Potash:An Inside Account of Saskatchewan’s Pink Gold. Books for sale at luncheon. Sheraton Cavalier. Cost: $20 per person for hot buffet lunch. Call Laura at 306-931-6790 for tickets. Time: Registration 11:30 for noon hot buffet. ***** Saskatoon Seniors Continued Learning (SSCL) Spring Class Registration begins. These eight-week classes for adults 55+, begin the week of March 16, and are held at the university. Visit www.sscl.usask.ca on Feb. 11 for class information and registration forms, or pick them up at all Public Libraries starting Feb. 11. In-person registration with a general meeting takes place Feb. 18 at 101 Arts Building, U of S campus. Registration will be at 1 p.m. and the general meeting at 1:15 First Tuesday of every month p.m. Left Behind By Suicide is a drop-in support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide.Where: W.A. FEBRUARY 13-22 Edwards Family Centre - 333 4th Avenue North. 7:30 p.m. 9 Wide Open Children’s Theatre presents: Gimme Grimm. p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, email Performances: Feb. 13 at10 a.m.; Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. and leftbehind@sasktel.net. 1 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 2 p.m.; Feb. 16 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental IllFeb. 21 at 11 a.m. at ½ hour performance and 1 p.m.; Feb. ness meetings will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. 22 at 2 p.m. Morning shows, with the exception of Feb. 13 Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair are 30 minutes in length. Afternoon shows are one-hour accessible). If you have a loved one or friend with a mental long. Advance tickets and season passes can be purchased illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol at online www.wideopen.ca. Rush tickets will be available for 306-249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242purchase at the venue 30 minutes before show time, cash 7670 or e-mail fromisk@gmail.com. only. More information is on Facebook. Search Wide Open Children’s Theatre.

FEBRUARY 14

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First and Third Sunday of every month

Pet Loss Support Group offers support and comfort to people who are struggling with the loss of a beloved companion animal due to old age, sickness or other sad reasons. The no-obligation support group meets at 2 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon. For more information or telephone support, call 306-343-5322.

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages are welcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. Times are: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturdays 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Depression Support Group — free group runs on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CMHA building (1301 Avenue P North). This is open to anyone struggling with depression and family members wanting to support them. For more info, call 306-270-9181. ***** Bargain store to support the inner city Lighthouse project. Babies’, children’s, ladies’ and men’s clothing; jewellery,

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.

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.

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SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 2WD KODIAK EDITION UP TO

10,000

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2015 SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB 4WD

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†

BI-WEEKLY LEASE

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OFFERS END MARCH 2ND

PRAIRIEGMC.COM

ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE GMC DEALERS. PRAIRIEGMC.COM 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/K05/G80/B30), 2015 GMC Acadia AWD (3SA/K05), 2015 GMC Terrain AWD (3SA/K05), and purchase of a new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 2WD Kodiak Edition. Freight ($1,695/$1,650/$1,650/$1,695) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, dealer fees, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Prairie GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. * $10,000 is a combined total credit on 2015 Sierra Double Cab 2WD Kodiak Edition consisting of a $4,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive), $2,155 manufacturer to dealer Option ‘Kodiak Edition’ Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive), $250 Kodiak Double Cab 2WD cash credit, and $2,095 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $250 and $2,095 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ Lease based on a purchase price of $29,890/$39,031/$30,381 (including $1,000/$1,500/$1,000 lease credit, $4,500/$0/$0 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit, $1000/$0/$0 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit, and $885/$664/$664 Loyalty Cash) for Sierra 1500 Double Cab 4WD (1SA/K05/G80/B30)/Acadia AWD (3SA/K05)/ Terrain AWD (3SA/K05) . Bi-weekly payment is $159/$179/$159 for 36/48/48 months at 0%/0.9%/0.9% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $0/$1,650/$1,650 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $12,412/$20,310/$18,217, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $17,478/$19,774/$12,938. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 3, 2015 through March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all GMC Sierras. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between February 3, 2015 through March 2, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,500 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. ††Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by and entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from February 3, 2015 through March 2, 2015 of any new or demonstrator 2015 MY GMC (except Canyon 2SA). General Motors of Canada will pay the first two bi-weekly lease payment as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes). After the first two bi-weekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Insurance, license, and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details.*† U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡* The 2014 GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

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NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†