Saskatoon Express, February 23, 2015

SAVE $5

SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 - Page 1

NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY APPROVED

• Open Late • Warranty Approved Services

On Any Oil Change Package

• Open 7 Days a Week • No Appointment Necessary

1702 8th St. E. • 3330 8th St. E. • 705 22nd St. W. • 1204 Central Ave. • 802 Circle Dr. E. • 519 Nelson Road

Valid at all Saskatoon locations.

Starting at $52.99 with coupon for most vehicles Plus taxes and enviro charge. Present coupon.

Not valid with any other discounts. Exp. March 2, 2015

Volume 12, Issue 8, Week of February 23, 2015

Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper “It’s music that brought us together.”

Marshall not only plays bass guitar, but also makes them, working for local and famed guitar maker Sheldon Dingwall.

Sokyrka describes the wedding day as very intimate and really private.

“I had a lovely, lovely day. I was even wearing my slippers when I got married.”

Sokyrka has not played or sung in public for a while, but is now gearing up for a show at The Bassment Feb. 27 supported

by Marshall on bass, David Fong on piano and Arlan Kopp on drums. Sokryka will also play guitar. They will play Sokyrka’s music from her 2013 album, Prairie Winds.

“I wanted to have a little gig. I haven’t played for a while,” said Sokyrka, who is thinking about her next album.

“We’ll do the whole album, Prairie Winds, and we’ll put in a few jazz tunes, too . . . some nice little standards, just to get the roots series and the jazz series, kind of meld them together in our show that night.”

Prairie Winds is the latest of Sokyrka’s five albums, released since her secondplace finish on Canadian Idol just over 10 years ago. She remembers that time as crazy, busy, public and both too intense and too wonderful.

Marshall had not seen any of the Canadian Idol episodes, so Sokyrka decided she should go hunting them down.

“Most of them, I haven’t seen, either.

So I went digging through the garage and found all these VHSes,” which the Idol organization provided to the top 10 finishers.

“This last week we’ve been watching all of these shows. It’s been amazing and nostalgic to kind of live it for the first time.

It completely changed my life. I kind of have been . . . reliving everything.

“Finally, now, (almost) 11 years later, I’m kind of processing how much things really changed for me. It’s weird that it takes that long. I was kind of going with the flow and going wherever, and now that I’m stationary here in Saskatoon and close to Mom and Dad, I’m totally nostalgic about it,” said Sokryka, who for a while lived in Eastern Canada after Idol.

For those who don’t remember Canadian Idol of that year, Sokyrka’s rise, week by week, to the top 10 created a sensation.

Her success was carefully recorded by every media outlet, and she became one of the most recognizable people in Saskatoon.

That had its good sides and not-so-good sides.

“It exposes you, in a way, that you’re kind of worried about how everyone is always judging you. I kind of wanted to be myself and be free. There’s so much pressure that people kind of don’t realize. Your life is completely unrecognizable when Theresa Sokyrka plays The Bassment on Feb. 27 (Photo supplied) you come back. . . . The support here in Saskatchewan was so intense, it was hard Joanne Paulson “We were doing a charity gig for the connection. We fell totally in love and, to walk down the street.

Saskatoon Express Pink Wig Foundation,” said Sokyrka in an had that gig not happened, we probably “It’s so welcome, but it’s also really interview, just after shovelling snow at her wouldn’t have met one another. intense. You feel completely incapable of rom a national TV show to falling in Saskatoon home. “There was a big banquet “He has a six-year-old daughter. When I being anonymous. love, music is always playing to the that the both of us got hired . . . to play in moved back to Saskatoon a couple of years “I’m just amazed that it all happened. events of Theresa Sokyrka’s life. this band for a rockin’ night. ago, he was used to being a dad. He never It feels like this dream. . . . It’s so strange Last November, Sokyrka was married “I had met him through Paul Tobin went out. There was no chance we would to watch the tapes, to see how I was under to bass guitarist and Newfoundlander Ryan before, just really briefly. We played this have met. It was a really nice chance meet- that pressure.

Marshall. Where did they meet? gig together. This was a totally different ing that changed our lives.

(Continued on page 4)

Music plays through Theresa Sokyrka’s life

F

Page 2 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015

Our street under the snow after the last snowfall. See the little gray patch on the left? That’s our sidewalk (Photo by Joanne Paulson)

Snow clearing law logic unclear

M

any years ago, I considered going to law school and went so far as to write the Law School Admission Test, or LSAT. I wrote countless preparatory exams, and was doing fairly well until I actually had to sit for the timed exam in a hot, crowded lecture hall.

Yikes. That was not for the faint of heart.

For those who have not written this test, it is largely an attempt to discern whether someone can use logic to solve knotty problems. I ended up in the 75th percentile (which was not great, but apparently enough to solicit circulars from Canadian law schools). This showing does not make me a giant of logical thinking, even if it does not make me a certifiable idiot on the logic front.

Brought to you by

and the SASKATOON

EXPRESS

.com

WIN Dinner and a Movie TRIVIA QUESTION In Foxcatcher, who does Steve Carell play?  A former Olympic coach  The champion’s father

 The champion’s brother  A multimillionaire sponsor

Visit www.saskatoonexpress.com to enter www.kisavos.ca

1820 BROADWAY AVE.

306-244-6666

The ORIGINAL home of the DRY RIBS RECIPE

AS70165.B23 Aaron

Taking that grain of salt clearing, or $2,000 if we into account, then, riddle are businesspeople. These me this: Why can the City higher fines would come fine the average citizen for after a couple of warnings. not shovelling his or her Under a City bylaw, sidewalk, while it makes sidewalks in residential next to no attempt to clear areas must be cleared within most streets in winter?

48 hours of a snowfall, and I, and my significantly those in commercial areas dear other, walk a lot. I’m have to be cleared within 24 here to tell you, based on hours. If this does not occur, considerable experience, that the City will clear the walks Columnist the furthest you can wander and charge property owners without encountering an in$100 or $150 on their tax tersection is one block. On every block, bills. To inspire compliance, these fines there is a street at the end of it. are soon to rise.

In the case of our neighbourhood, I must say, it’s very nice to walk there are plenty of streets without side- down the street after a snowfall without walks, too, so if you’re traversing down falling down. I pitched headfirst and Eastlake Avenue, for example, you have sprawled in a very undignified way to walk on the street for several blocks. on an icy sidewalk recently, pulling Uncleared blocks, you understand. All tendons in both legs. (In essence, I the sidewalk clearing on Earth will sprained my derriere. Try not to laugh. not help you navigate if there are no It hurt.) Of course, compliance would sidewalks. be good. That being said, most of our So, now, we could be seeing $1,000 neighbours are already great about fines next winter for a lack of snow clearing snow.

Joanne Paulson

However, it would also be very nice to be able to cross the street without taking my life in my hands. I fell in an icy intersection two weeks later. Less damage was done, thank goodness; I’m learning how to fall.

I do not see the logic behind forcing citizens to clear their walks when the City doesn’t do its part on the streets – or, for that matter, even some of the sidewalks it is responsible for, near parks and schoolyards. Can we report the City to itself? “My intersection is full of snow, and has been for three months. Please fine yourself $1,000.”

Or, “I slipped on the sidewalk by the park. The snow fell two weeks ago.

You’re busted. $2,000 fine.”

My better half is a serious shoveller. We, meaning mostly he, gets out there to attack those walks as soon as possible, and always within 24 hours.

Yep, it’s important. But threatening us with fines, when snow plowing and removal are only occurring on main roads, seems wildly inconsistent. Even illogical, I daresay.

For more information visit... www.saskatoonexpress.com The contents of this publication are the property of the Saskatoon Express. Reproduction of any of the contents of this publication, including, but without limiting the generality of the following: artwork and graphic designs, is strictly prohibited. There shall be no reproduction 15-2220 Northridge Dr., Saskatoon, SK S7L 6X8 photographs, without the express written consent of the publisher.

All ads in the Saskatoon Express are published in good faith without verification. The Saskatoon Tel. Fax. 306-244-5053 Express reserves the right to refuse, classify, revise or censor any ads for any reason in its sole discretion. This paper may include inaccuracies or errors. The Saskatoon Express does not under any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any ads or messages in Cam Hutchinson – Editor any of the publication’s editions. chutchinson@saskatoonexpress.com The Saskatoon Express specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers and readers of any kind for loss or damage of any nature what-so-ever and however arising, whether due to inacAdvertising: ads@saskatoonexpress.com curacy, error, omission or any other cause.

All users are advised to check ad and message details carefully before entering into any agreeEditorial: editorial@saskatoonexpress.com ment of any kind and before disclosing personal information.

Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper

306-244-5050 •

Enquiries: general@saskatoonexpress.com

The Saskatoon Express Over 55,000 copies delivered weekly!

Let Vogue Optical arrange your eye exam in February and receive a

FREE TINT & UV COATING (valued at $35) AND a chance to

WIN YOUR EYEWEAR PURCHASE!

109 2nd Ave North, Saskatoon (306) 978-2020 Bay B-1505 8th St. E., Saskatoon (306) 668-4300

SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 - Page 3

DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY!

HAWAIIAN BONUS PRIZE

WIN A TRIP A YEAR FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS! 306-955-8200

HospitalHomeLottery.org

Lottery Licence #LR14-0062, 0063, 0064

potential, and must have an average of 85 per cent. This year, the program received 3,800 applications and whittled the list down to 30.

The school he chooses waives the tuition, plus he receives a $9,000 stipend and $8,500 during the summers while doing practicums.

Zekonic is on the student council and participates in school events. As a volunteer, Zekonic, through Mount Royal’s HCAP program (high school carpentry apprenticeship program) in a charitable partnership with SaskTel, helped recreate a shipping container for doctors to live in while working in Africa. The container is solar powered, and Zekonic did the electrical wiring for the little home before it was shipped overseas.

Mount Royal provides a lot of trades classes on top of academic classes. Zekonic, since Grade 10, has been involved in electronics, and every April has been participating in Skills Canada’s electrical wiring competition.

Scott Farmer, principal of Mount Royal, said the school is very proud of Zekonic’s accomplishment.

“The credit goes to Tanner. It takes a special person to work that hard consistently, and to be involved in all those types of things,” said Farmer.

“But there’s no doubt about it: it makes some people at school feel very proud of all their efforts. . . . It’s a sign that they’ve From left: Teacher and coach Adam Peters, Mount Royal student Tanner Zekonic and principal Scott Farmer accomplished something.

(Photo by Joanne Paulson) “He’s a great reminder to our commuJoanne Paulson media studies, and coached him in football you are invited to a regional interview. nity that combining academics and applied Saskatoon Express and basketball.

About a week and a half after my applica- academics is a great opportunity. Mount “He’s the hardest-working student I’ve tion was submitted, I got an email letting Royal has the best mix of hands-on learnanner Zekonic is off to the Univer- ever come across,” said Peters. “If he me know I was selected for the northern ing and academics.” sity of British Columbia. Or McGill. were to get a 98 per cent, he would ask, Saskatchewan regional.

And, the buzz at school has been very Or Waterloo. Or, really, almost any ‘Where’s the other two per cent, and can I “There were 10 of us at the regionals. positive, said Peters.

Canadian university he wants to attend. resubmit?’ There would be a lot of students They could have selected up to three, I “People are like, ‘Yeah! You go to The Grade 12 student at Mount Royal who would rewrite one or two sentences. . think, but only selected me to go to the Royal. That’s awesome.’ On our (basketCollegiate has won a $100,000 Loran . . He would rewrite the whole thing in the nationals in Toronto.” ball) team, they’re not like, ‘I can’t believe Scholar Award, which entitles the recipient way you were looking for.”

Now he is thinking about the university Tanner got it.’ They were more like, ‘This to choose from 25 participating universiMost students who attain 98 per cent on programs, and will take up UBC’s offer to is awesome. He’s on our team. This guy’s ties in Canada. Zekonic has it narrowed anything are jumping for joy, noted Peters. tour its campus before making a decision. got $100,000.’ You could see the confidown to three and, even before the scholar- Zekonic keeps aiming for 100 per cent.

He likes Waterloo’s engineering program, dence just surge through to Tanner. That is ship announcement, he was accepted at The scholarship process began last fall. but he also wants to be in a big city for showing around the building, I think. It’s McGill. His 99 per cent average may have Student counsellors brought the award to university, so Vancouver and Montreal, Tanner’s award, but the whole school is had something to do with that.

Zekonic’s attention when he was looking where McGill is, are appealing. sharing in it, a little bit.”

“When I first found out I was speechfor a scholarship, and helped him with “I feel like a place like Montreal would For his part, Zekonic is the tiniest bit less until I got off the phone, but then after the application process. This involved not have something going on all the time, and apprehensive about the scholarship’s that there was a lot of yelling and scream- only a lengthy online application form, never be boring.” ongoing high standards, such as maining,” said Zekonic in an interview. “My but the preparation of three essays detailZekonic does not have a set career taining a high average. He’s ready to join jaw kind of dropped.” ing one’s accomplishments and describpath in mind, but he is considering clubs and work hard, but he’s also pretty He got the call after participating in ing a situation one didn’t know how to chemical engineering so he can work sure he won’t have a college basketball the final round of the selection process in handle. in petroleum, pharmaceuticals or food career.

Toronto on Feb. 6 and Feb. 7, whereupon “We got it done – pretty last minute,” additives.

“I watched the Huskies basketball team he texted his teacher and coach, Adam Pe- said Zekonic.

Loran Scholars are chosen on the the other day,” said Zekonic, “and literally ters. Peters has taught Zekonic English and “Once you send in those applications, basis of character, service and leadership every team member could dunk.”

Huge scholarship to fund student’s university education Tanner Zekonic wins $100,000 Loran Scholar Award

T

Make it a Sunday Tradition

More than just golf... all year round!

Brunch at Il Salici 10 am - 2 pm

Enjoy our delicious signature cuisine and while dining be treated to live piano musings by the celebrated pianist Martin Janovsky

382 Cartwright Street

306-956-1100

www.willowsgolf.com

Celebrate life here

Page 4 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015

Mask Man:

Trevor Lees’ art appears on the ice

T

Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express

revor Lees’ artwork is being displayed in the most unlikely of places.

He has a piece that appears at the arena in Swift Current, and now one has popped up at Rutherford Rink at the University of Saskatchewan. Both pieces also travel.

Lees paints goalie masks. He’s one of 25 artists in the world certified by Bauer.

He is also authorized to apply his paint on CCM helmets.

He got his start in the Humboldt area, where he grew up on a farm. He was riding motocross in high school and thought it would be cool to have a painted helmet.

Without the cash to get it done, he did it himself, using the paint that comes with model cars and planes. Soon after, he bought an airbrush kit for a more professional look.

He started painting for friends and family. He did custom auto painting, motorcycle tanks and snowmobile hoods.

He earned a measure of notoriety in 2004, when he painted a set of helmets for the Eatmore drag racing funny car.

A couple of years ago he turned to goalie masks. He has since done masks for rec league players and for goalies in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

This year he has made the Western Hockey League (WHL) and Canadian Interuniversity Sport.

Landon Bow of the Swift Current Broncos is Lees’ first WHL client. Lees said it was exciting going to Swift Current with his wife and daughter to give the mask to Bows.

“They had two home games on the weekend and he got back-to-back shutouts wearing the mask.”

Since donning Lees’ piece of art, Bow has been the Canadian Hockey League goalie of the week twice.

Last week, Lees handed off a mask to University of Saskatchewan goalie Jordon Cooke.

“It’s pretty picky and detailed,” Lees said. “He had quite a bit of input on it. We

“I

Trevor Lees (left) painted a mask for University of Saskatchewan goalie Jordon Cooke (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) met and discussed it and what he wanted.

He was pretty excited because this is his first custom-painted goalie mask.”

Cooke is impressed.

“During my four years with the Kelowna Rockets, we weren’t allowed to paint our helmets. When I had the goahead (at the U of S) to get it done, I was pretty excited.

“When it comes to the design of the mask, we discussed what we could throw in there. Being it’s the University of Saskatchewan, we decided to throw in the University Bridge and keep it pretty simple when it comes to the logo. It’s pretty rare to have a skating dog logo, so that was a crucial thing that needed to be put into the helmet.

“When it comes down to the detail, it was well done.”

Another one Lees just completed is for a Humboldt Broncos fundraiser. Highlighted on it is Elgar Petersen, a hockey legend in the Humboldt area for whom the local arena is named. The mask is up for auction on the Broncos website. Lees also did one for his own collection.

Lees has rubbed shoulders with the best in the business, David Gunnarsson of Sweden. When you see a mask worn by an NHL goalie, there is a pretty good chance Gunnarsson painted it. He’s the Sidney Crosby of mask painting.

Lees and his father went to the Win-

ter Classic NHL game in 2014 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gunnarsson was there painting.

“It was pretty cool.

We had a chat. We talked about different paints and if I had ever painted outside before. He was painting in a little tent outside in the parking lot in a fan zone. We exchanged emails. I got a photo with him that I sent back to Sweden to get autographed. And I sent him some of my stuff.

Then he sent the picture back with some of his stuff.

“He is the guru of goalie mask painting.

He’s the big cheese. That was pretty exciting.”

Lees hopes his painting will turn into a fulltime job. He is currently a diamond miner at Snap Lake, about 250 kilometres One of Trevor Lees’ masks is in the hands northeast of Yellowknife. of Don Cherry (Photo Supplied) During his weeks off in Saskatoon, he tries to paint two masks. There For more information, visit www. is approximately a six-week turnaround heavytdesigns.ca or email trevor.lees@ time for getting a mask painted. heavytdesigns.ca.

Sokyrka sometimes nostalgic about Idol

(Continued from page 1) t was such an incredible lesson in life, just how to stay humble and keep going after things have changed so much.”

She also sees how much the music business has changed since then, not to mention telecommunications. During Idol, people were exhorted to vote by text for their favourite performers, and people voted again and again.

“To text your vote was 25 cents. People must have gone flippin’ broke,” said Sokyrka with a laugh.

“You realize how the times have JW12139.B23 James

changed. It wasn’t so much about iTunes just yet.”

While the fame of being on TV every single week for months has faded, Sokyrka is still on the music scene, more on her own terms.

“I’m just going to be here. I may not be making my living specifically from music, but I will go on creating. I’m not going to stop writing songs. I’m not going to stop making records. “ The pressure after Canadian Idol took some of the love of it out of her, but she has recovered from that and hopes to stay in music, even if a day job

• 150+ Point Inspection • Manufacturer’s Warranty • 24hr Roadside Assistance • Exchange Privilege

10,000

WITH UP TO

$

IN TOTAL VALUE ON SELECT 2015 SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CABS FINANCING OAC ON SELECT MODELS

0

%

and it’s unfortunate that Canadian Idol is no longer in existence.

“It really brought the country together.

Maybe it was the specialty of that top 10. . . . But that year, it seemed like there was something really special about it.

“Everybody (in the top 10) was just really neat. Everybody had a completely different thing going for them. I look back with such fond memories. I never regret it.”

Sometimes, she would worry that life would never be the same but today, “I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

Sokyrka plays at The Bassment Friday, Feb. 27, at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $25.

THE ADVANTAGES:

TRUCK MONTH

0%

takes up much of her time.

Sokyrka works for a company that provides home care services, and she is loving it to the point where she is considering returning to school to become a licenced practical nurse. Music, of course, also comes into that plan.

“It would be nice to have a musical therapy (program) here in Saskatchewan. I’m always singing anyways.

Sometimes I’m sure it can get a little bit annoying. I’m always humming some sort of tune.”

She doesn’t miss the stress of the Idol days, but she said she would do it again,

LEASE OAC ON SELECT MODELS

306-374-6330 www.sherwoodchev.com

SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 - Page 5

Circle of Voices program ‘amazing opportunity’ for actor Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express layton Tootoosis has discovered a passion for theatre.

The 24-year-old from Onion Lake Cree Nation is part of the cast of the latest Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC) play, entitled The House You Build. The show is a production of the Circle of Voices program, which trains young people in all aspects of theatre.

Since becoming involved with the program, acting has become a labour of love for Tootoosis.

“I was just willing to do what it takes.

I’m dedicating a lot of my time and there’s many nights where I don’t get too much sleep because I’m busy with the Circle of Voices program,” said Tootoosis, an activist who works with at-risk youth.

“This opportunity changed my life.

I’m going to encourage young people along the way to do the same, to be part of the Circle of Voices.”

The House You Build, written by Governor General’s Literary Award finalist Donna-Michelle St. Bernard, is billed by SNTC as “a story exploring JW15172.B23 Jamesthe intergen-

C

erational divide between elder and youth using modern dance, traditional dance and hip hop.” The Dene and Lakota languages will also be included in the play.

From October to March each year, SNTC engages youth who are part of the Circle of Voices program in theatre and cultural and career development.

This year, the young people worked with a number of people, including indigenous poet Kevin Wesaquate, playwright Kenneth T. Williams, musician Lindsay Eekwol Knight, elder John Sugar and actor/producer Tom Bentley-Fisher, among others.

A year before a Circle of Voices production is launched, a playwright is hired to write the script. The playwright then works with the youth involved in the program to incorporate their ideas and perspectives into the show.

“The Circle of Voices program was an amazing opportunity for me,” said Tootoosis, who is now considering pursuing a career in theatre as a result of his involvement.

“I heard a little about it before, and the person I work with – the elder John Sugar – introduced me to the program. He told

me to try it out, and I have friends who were previously part of the program also.

I was more than willing to step out of my comfort zone, per se, to be part of the Circle of Voices program.

“I’m glad I actually did, because it gave me that opportunity to grow and expand and to step out of my comfort zone and do something that I wanted to do.

I have relatives who are actors; the late Gordon Tootoosis was my uncle. Just seeing how he was able to express himself in that way and bring laughs to people – that’s something I always wanted to do.”

Tootoosis said The House You Build deals with grieving. A young woman loses her father, while a grandfather – a moshum in the Cree language – loses his son. They are “trying to deal with the relationship and the drifting apart that happens” following the losses, he said.

Tootoosis is taking on a lead role in the play by portraying the grandfather, a character he describes as a wise man.

“He has so much experience and life knowledge that he goes on these little tangents of his life story and what he’s been through. He has a lot of humour in the way he does this, and it’s also just trying to deal with his own emotional issues with the loss of his son in that moment – all while trying to comfort and soothe the granddaughter.”

Tootoosis predicts audience members will be really interested in the play’s storyline. Some moments in the show have left Tootoosis on the verge of tears because of the intensity of the scenes.

“If it was like that for me, I sure believe it’s going to be like that for other people. It’s going to be a good mix of

AS70176.B23 Aaron

The Spring Baby Crawl

and Baby Bargains Indoor Garage Sale

takes place

Saturday March 7, 2015 Register on-line at C95.com or visit So Cute Kids at Market Mall

Shoe Blitz

February 28 - March 8, 2015

Family Fashion Show March 21, 2015

PLENTY OF FREE HEATED UNDERGROUND PARKING 2325 PRESTON AVE

www.saskatoonmarketmall.com

Clayton Tootoosis (Photo by Sweetmoon Photography)

laughter and serious moments,” he said.

In addition to Tootoosis, the play stars Ingrid Gomez, Austin Hunter, Sunshine Joseph, Kieran McIntyre, Marcus Merasty, Rochelle Robillard and April Rogers.

The show is directed by Charlie Peters, who also serves as lighting designer, while Cole Alvis, executive director of the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance, is the dramaturge.

Other members of the creative team include: assistant director Jennifer Dawn Bishop; movement director Frank Engels; set designer Jared Beattie; costume designer Chris Mason; sound designer Curtis Peeteetuce; stage manager Aaron Shingoose; production manager Jim Arthur; and assistant stage manager and mentee artist Ingrid Gomez.

The play runs from Feb. 25 to March 4 at 914 20th St. West. Tickets are $12.50 for the 8 p.m. evening shows and $6.50 for the 1 p.m. student matinees. Tickets can be purchased by calling 306-6671221 or by going online to www.latroupedujour.ca.

Page 6 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015

Don’t procrastinate over life’s important moments

“I

’ll get around to it,” I and recovery. He was a single thought to myself, as I father who worked his way up. considered writing to It had nothing to do with luck someone I had never met, but because he was a gifted writer yet had an influence in my life. who told it like he saw it. There A couple of years ago Cam was no beating around the bush Hutchinson and I went to with him. This past Christmas the Roxy Theatre to watch a one of my goals was to go to documentary that went behind New York City and to try and the scenes at The New York meet him. I was telling Cam Times. It was a fascinating how I was planning on keeping look at what actually haptrack of where David goes for Columnist pens behind the pages of the coffee or lunch or what times newspaper. he gets off work. I realize this One writer, a columnist, stood out for may sound like stalking, and it is, but I’m both Cam and me. His name is David sure he would have understood.

Carr. He wrote about the media and Instead of heading to the Big Apple I what’s really happening in the world decided to go trekking around in -50 C of journalism. I don’t mean he was an and head to Canada’s extreme North to entertainment reporter, but rather a person look for Santa Claus. “I’ll get around to who took on the tough challenges and it,” I said to myself as I thought about was never scared to step up or step back taking a trip to New York. I had pictured on whatever he was writing about. David myself standing in front of the New York Carr passed away on Feb. 12. He died in Times building with David Carr, which is the newsroom; he was only 58. never going to happen now. It’s one of the There are some things David and I big regrets of my life. have in common. The biggest thing we I was never a big supporter of the role had in common is addictions. His book model approach, as I always believed a The Night of the Gun is a brutal memoir person should create their own path in life. chronicling his struggles with addictions I was asked several times to be on one of

those posters, on role models but I always refused. I decided against it because I don’t think I’m a positive role model. If there was anything I could ever be a role model for it has to be on survival. I’ve always admired and respected those people on the posters, and sometimes I could see my ugly mug on one of those posters, but when I think back on my life I found there are very few people who could walk in my moccasins. Besides, who would want to?

There have been people in my life who I thought of as role models and David Carr was one. A man I never met, a man who has never heard of me. And yet, by his words and what he wrote, he had an impact. It’s one of those typical stories of “I wish I would have while he was alive.”

How many times have I said that in my life? After funeral services, I would be one of those who sat with the people thinking I should have said this or done that while that person was still alive. I suppose I had some people so high on the podium I thought they would never pass away. Immediate family members have also had an influence. My first role model was my late uncle. He was one of the best storytellers I know. Even though he didn’t know how to read or write and

KEN NOSKYE

only spoke limited English, he still had the funniest sense of humour. It was never about the story but rather how he told the story. I never took the opportunity to tell him how his stories influenced me - even to this day over two decades after his passing.

This week I will reach middle age, whatever that means. In those years I have been privileged to have met people, sometimes only briefly, who would go on to have an impact in my life. Most are ordinary people who just happened to be there when I needed that person. Most times I didn’t even thank the people for their wisdom, advice or direction. It was always one of those “I’ll get around to it” moments. Sometimes getting around to it is too late. If there was a lesson for me, it would have to be to not wait. I always believed people will forget what you say, what you wrote or what you did.

But there is one thing people will never forget, and that is how you make them feel.

I have to learn how to thank people and give them a handshake or a hug for being there when I needed someone. I’ll stop with the “I’ll get around to it.” krnCREE@outlook.com

Thoroughly modern milking

U

Colleen MacPherson for the Saskatoon Express

niversity of Saskatchewan cow 944 is a thoroughly modern bovine, which means she turns to technology when she needs to be milked rather than relying on humans to do the job.

Number 944 is one of 39 cows in the herd that uses the Rayner Dairy Teaching and Research Facility’s automated milking system, essentially a robot that handles the thrice-daily milking requirement of each animal. For Morgan Hobin, facility manager, the system is an important management tool, freeing up dairy farmers and staff “from milking three times a day so they can direct their time to other duties like management, nutrition and animal health.”

She explained the cows access the system on a voluntary basis. Each wears an electronic tag that the robot recognizes; if the cow is due to be milked she is admitted to the narrow milking stall. If not enough time has passed since her last milking, a series of automatic gates directs her out of the milking parlor and back to her stall.

Once the cow is in the stall, a predetermined daily allotment of grain pellets is dispensed into a bin in front of her, one third for each milking. Then the robotic arm goes to work under her, first rinsing her udder and then, using a laser-guidance system, attaching suction teat cups to each of her four teats.

Hobin said the system can be programmed with each cow’s teat configuration and if, for example, one quarter of the udder is dry, can be instructed not to attach a suction cup to that teat.

As the cow is milked, the system records the milk flow from each teat and total milk produced. On an office computer, Hobin and other barn staff can see which cow is being milked, monitor each cow’s milk production over time, and are alerted by the system if a milking is incomplete. The screen also alerts staff when a cow is past due for a milking. “Then we go find her and push her through, but we also check to see if something might be wrong like she’s lame or has mastitis (an infection in the udder tissue). Or, she might just be lazy.”

When the milking is complete, the teat cups detach and the robot sprays the udder with iodine. After the cow leaves, the stall is automatically rinsed with water before the next animal is allowed to enter. The robot also cleans itself three times a day, said Hobin, running water and detergent through all of its pipes and hoses.

Like all technology, the robot does occasionally experience technical difficulty.

When that happens, it contacts the cellphone of on-call staff members who then do repairs and clear the situation. “And as we learn more about the system, it’s easier for us to troubleshoot the little things,” said Hobin, who has a master’s degree is dairy

Morgan Hobin is manager of the Rayner Dairy Teaching and Research Facility at the University of Saskatchewan (Photo by Colleen MacPherson) nutrition from the U of S. “It’s great technology,” she continued.

“As a university, we’re the ones who should be using this technology and be leaders in the industry. It’s our role, as is sharing with dairy farmers what we know.”

Hobin expects the next evolution in automated milking will come with software rather than machinery, and will likely involve analysis of milk as it is flowing from the cow.

She has noticed, though, that the voluntary milking system highlights a very clear pecking order among its users. “They definitely have a hierarchy as to who gets to go first. One cow will be waiting to get into the

Veal Cordon Blue Veal patties stuffed with ham, cheese, garlic butter & lightly breaded

Chicken Breasts Boneless, Skinless, Natural, Individually Wrapped

3290

$

5 lbs.

122114

WE DELIVER

15

$

robot and another will come up and simply push her out of the way. It’s quite entertaining to watch them back there.”

The system is also proving entertaining for visitors to the facility. “When people come for tours, they always want to see the robot. They think it’s the coolest thing.”

The Rayner gallery, which includes an interpretive centre and overhead walkways through the barn, is open seven days a week from 12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. for self-guided tours. Hobin advises 1 p.m. is a good time to visit to see the cows being milked.

(Colleen MacPherson is the editor of On Campus News at the University of Saskatchewan.)

Bake & Serve

Fish Favorites

* Almond Crusted Sole * Mediteranian Salmon * Coconut Tilapia 10 portions * Potato Crusted Cod

90

256196

Made in Store

Salad Selections

 Broccoli & Cheddar  Premiere Potato  Macaroni  Marinated Vegetables

College Park Mall 306-477-1959

Old Fashion Meatloaf Fully Cooked

13

$

90

3 lbs.

490047

Chicken Cordon Swiss Chicken patties stuffed with ham, cheese, garlic butter & lightly breaded

1990

$

12 portions 256187

Made in Store

Sausage Selections

 Beef Sausage  Chorrizo  Bratwurst

 Maple Pork

Sausage

2326 Millar Ave. 306-244-4024

Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8:30 - 6 p.m. Thurs. til 8 p.m. See us at prairiemeats.ca

SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 - Page 7

Street cats face challenges in winter Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express Life is never easy for a street cat. The threats of disease, hunger and injury are always present.

But things get even tougher when the temperature plummets during a frigid Saskatoon winter. During a cold snap, cats face even more obstacles, such as frozen ears, tails and paws, and even limb amputation.

“Typically winter is a hard time for cats who do not have homes. Like with people, illnesses and injuries can be made that much more common and severe when it’s cold out,” said Colin Wilson, treasurer of SCAT Street Cat Rescue.

An increase in the number of cats needing veterinary care prompted SCAT to put out an “emergency appeal” on social media this month. SCAT’s Facebook post asked the public to make donations to help stray cats like Lincoln, Sherman, Dougie and Mada, who are dealing with issues such as frostbite, a dislocated hip, ear mites, upper respiratory infection, heart disease, wounds and possible mange.

“Due to the costs involved with some recent intakes of cats needing emergency medical care we have almost completely exhausted our funding,” the Facebook post stated.

“SCAT is 100 percent funded by public donations and unless we can replenish some of our finances we will be forced to start turning away cases like these due to the inability to pay their vet bills.”

It’s common for SCAT to see cats with “fairly severe frostbite” when the mercury plummets, said Wilson. And the more severe the injuries or illnesses are, the more expensive the veterinary bills become.

“We’ve had some tail amputations, typical ears that could fall off. Paws can be affected quite severely as well,” he said.

SCAT, which has been operating in Saskatoon since 1997, is a no-kill volunteer-run organization. SCAT has a cat adoption centre on Faithfull Avenue and also provides DC20085.B23 Darlene shelter to stray cats through numerous foster homes.

Ace and Arlei came to SCAT at about two months of age. They want nothing more than some affection and attention and have been undergoing ringworm treatment for the past four months (Photo supplied) “SCAT is completely run by volunteers and foster homes. We have 175 cats in our system right now, and about 70 active foster homes. We have a few cats at our free-roaming centre, some boarding in vet clinics, but the majority of our cats are in foster homes,” Wilson said.

SCAT relies on donations and fundraising efforts, such as the Men With Cats calendar it is selling for 2015. The calendar features men posing for photos with their feline friends, and orders have been placed from customers throughout the world.

“Calendar sales have gone great. Every year the calendar sales surpass the last, “ Wilson said.

Wilson has also been “floored” by the response from the public to SCAT’s emergency appeal on Facebook. The post has been shared dozens of times, and has received thousands of views.

That public support is heartening, since it appears the need for SCAT’s services is not going away.

“We usually get anywhere between 1,000 and 1,300 calls for help every year. Some are people just wanting

to surrender a pet. Others notice a neighbourhood stray.

Some find an injured animal in need, and need some direction on where to take it,” said Wilson.

“That doesn’t count emails, either,” he added.

Wilson said the main reason there are so many stray cats on the streets of Saskatoon is that people aren’t spaying and neutering their animals.

“We always have a lot of animals in our care. There’s a lot more that we would like to help, but our biggest limitations are the resources that are available and foster homes. We’re always looking for new foster homes as well,” he said.

Donations to SCAT can be made at the adoption centre or online through CanadaHelps.org. More information about SCAT and how to donate is also available on the SCAT website at streetcat.ca. Donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt. SCAT also accepts donations of pet food and other supplies, such as cat litter.

SCAT can be reached by telephone at 306-955-7228 or by email at street.cat@sasktel.net.

2210 Millar Ave. 306-242-3456

Kovbasa Winner!

2015 KING OF

JOIN U WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC TODAY AND

ENERGIZE REVITALIZE & MAXIMIZE YOUR HEALTH THIS WINTER U WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC OF SASKATOON 3521 8TH STREET EAST, UNIT 106 T: 306.931.4122 E: usaskatooneast@uweightloss.com

Award Winning Sausage Available at the Shop!

We make 30 varieties of fresh and smoked sausage!

Boryski's Butcher Block has been providing customers with the finest fresh meats for over 32 years.

We've got a wide selection of quality cuts, including:

Beef • Pork • Poultry • Seafood Fresh & Smoked Sausages, Bacons & Hams

BRING IN THIS COUPON AND RECEIVE A

FREE THORNE FX

WHEY PROTEIN POWDER

WITH THE PURCHASE OF U-ENERGY

WWW.BORYSKI.COM

Page 8 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015

Time to eliminate flood protection levy areas. We aren’t finished. If you same. This would eliminate talk to people in those affected the department managers neighbourhoods that have super from the decision-making so pipes now, I think you will find no empire building would there has been little or no floodoccur. No manager is going ing at all. It has been a huge to admit that he has been benefit to those homeowners. overstaffed for years. Either When the reader asks about it do this or bring in outside not seeming very temporary, for consultants to do complete those that still need storm water time and motion studies in super pipes we still need to get all departments. Instead of that completed. increasing staff, you’ll be We are working on other shedding employees.

Ask the Mayor methods of dealing with storm Mayor Atchison: That runoff. We are using wetlands is a very interesting point of and creating new ones. Hyde Park in the view. I don’t know if the comment is acRosewood area is one of those existing curate when it comes to the university not wetland areas. It’s a beautiful natural wet- increasing revenues, because tuition fees land. It is a collection area for storm water. certainly have been going up and I think The water makes its way through the area those stakeholders are paying more. I can’t and eventually to the river. The water is speak to the provincial side of university naturally cleaned and much more envifunding, but I believe that is increasing as ronmentally friendly through the whole well. I do want to talk about the City of system. I am a big believer in these natural Saskatoon. We should be doing a better job ponds. of telling citizens how the City is saving Question: Since the University of Sas- money and streamlining functions. katchewan has done an exceptional job Over the last six years, under the conof reducing expenses, are you looking tinuous improvement initiative, the City at a similar plan? Unlike the City, they has seen savings of more than $25 million. could not rely on ever-increasing revWe are counting on $1.5 million this year. enues from the stakeholders. The U of S There is a culture within the organization is now requiring employees to document to continuously look for improvements their daily work. The City should do the and better ways to provide services. We

DON ATCHISON

are the only city in Canada that reports, on an annual basis, on the productivity and continuous improvements we are doing.

Let me give you a couple of examples.

First, the Circle Drive South Bridge: that project came in $30 million under budget because it was a design-build by the private sector. The next one is the Civic Operations Centre. We will see savings of approximately $25 million. The “value for money” estimate is a saving of $92 million over the 25 years of the contract. That is a P3 project. Next will be the Parkway Bridge/Traffic Bridge project. This is also a P3 and bundles two bridges together for the first time ever in Canada. It’s another one-of-a-kind idea.

We also save money by buying buses that are new to us. We have saved the citizens of Saskatoon millions of dollars.

Some people say the cheapest price is the best price. We are turning more to a valuefor-money philosophy. Just because it is the cheapest price doesn’t mean it is the best value.

We have also saved money by eliminating a $162-million pension liability with the help of our unions, associations and out-of-scope personnel.

DID YOU KNOW? 1,484,615 passengers passed through the John G. Diefenbaker International Airport in 2014.

Answers on page 15

SUDOKU

Question: When temporary flood protection was first implemented on our utility bills, we were told it was for only one or two years. Now it’s been about 10 years. That’s not very temporary. Are there any plans to eliminate it? And, if so, when? And isn’t it redundant with the storm water management charge, which is also there? Or is it a case of once the City levies a fee they don’t want to get rid of it? I think it’s high time to eliminate it.

Mayor Atchison: I am a very big proponent of sunset clauses. When you put a levy on for a particular reason and when that need has been addressed, it is time to remove that levy. I think each program needs to stand on its own merits. I don’t think you should be taking the money collected for one project and transferring it into different projects. That is very frustrating for citizens. When that levy was applied, we had major flooding in the city – one of those one-in-50-year floods – and the question was, do you continue on with the same old, same old, and have basements filling with water? Or do you make changes? So, consequently, council voted to fund a program to install super pipes, or underground storage tanks, in some neighbourhoods. They collect large volumes of water during really heavy rainstorms and have been installed in a lot of

By Boots and Jim Struthers Answers on page 15

Members of the City’s street team look on as Andrea and Patrick Miller use the new FlexParking system on Second Avenue Feb. 19, the first day for the new pay station system. Drivers can use coins, credit cards or a new city parking card. The system was initially rolled out on Second Avenue and on 21st Street downtown, where the old parking meters were covered to direct drivers to the new FlexParking towers. The machines are solar-powered and drivers are not required to place tickets on their dashboards. For more information, including a map of where the new FlexParking pay stations are installed, go to saskatoon.ca/flexparking or call 306-975-2980 (Photo by Joanne Paulson)

JW12157.B23 James

18th AnnuAl

Thursday, March 19, 2015 • Prairieland Park Tickets only $110 (plus GST) Registration deadline is March 13, 2015 Contact the NSBA office today for more details 306-242-3060

“Supporting Saskatoon’s Business Community” www.nsbasask.com

apply. Down payment is required. See your retailer for complete details. **Based on 2014 Ward’s upper small sedan costing under $25,000. ^Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Vehicles in Operation data available as of July, 2014 for Crossover Segments as defined by Chrysler Canada Inc. TM

The SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

of $18,332. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan CVP with a purchase price of $18,995 financed at 6.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $173 for a total obligation of $20,532. Some conditions

of $21,783/$21,783. >3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) model through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. The equivalent of $6/day for the 2015 Dodge Dart SE (25A) is equal to a Purchase Price of $15,995 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment, equals 416 weekly payments of $44 with a cost of borrowing of $2,337 and a total obligation

through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $18,995/$18,995 (including applicable Consumer Cash) financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $105/$105 with a cost of borrowing of $2,788/$2,788 and a total obligation

retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select 2015 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2015 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package models

Wise customers read the fine print: *, ≥, >, § The First Big Deal Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after February 3, 2015. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing excludes freight ($1,695), licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other

SS50681.B23 James

T:10”

SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 - Page 9

GET

$

@

6 UPP TO O

Starting from price for 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Plus shown: $34,490.§

$

8,100

Starting from price for 2015 Dodge Journey R/T shown: $33,095.§

$

FINANCE FOR

105

BI-WEEKLY≥

IN TOTAL

DDISCOUNTS

$

18,995

$

105 @

BI-WEEKLY≥

$

18,995

@

*

CANADA’S FAVOURITE CROSSOVER^

2015 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND EXCLUDES FREIGHT.

FINANCE FOR

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

3.49

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED VEHICLE IN ITS CLASS ASS**

2015 DODGE DART SE

THE EQUIVALENT OF

/DAY >

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $15,995 WITH WEEKLY PAYMENTS OF $44

3.49%

Starting from price for 2015 Dodge Dart GT shown: $21,995.§

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

C CANADA’S #1-SELLING MINIVAN FFOR OVER 31 YEARS

2 2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CCANADA VALUE PACKAGE

PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $8,100 CONSUMER CASH* AND EXCLUDES FREIGHT.

3.49

%

FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

dodgeoffers.ca

REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT? SUB-PRIME RATES FROM ONLY 6.99% OAC≈

Page 10 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015

Euthanasia ruling likely to divide Canadians

B

Just an afterthought, but maybe we money and years of time on challenges to and, if so, for that reason will enjamin Franklin kinfolk deny your wish to die? should just send this issue back to the un- whatever legislation an elected governquipped, “In this world To some degree we already elected Supreme Court jurists and let them ment might draft. nothing can be said to be draft the legislation they want and save the ehnatyshyn@gmail.com have people making life and certain, except death and taxes.” death decisions for others.

While you may cheat the taxFamily members or guardians man, you can’t cheat death. As While I was pondering which recipe to use for this already place Do Not Resusa result of the recent Supreme week’s column, I started thinking about upcoming special citate (DNR) orders on the Court ruling on assisted suicide, days. The next holiday is St. Patrick’s Day, which made chronically ill. There are news the only question is the timme think of the St. Pat’s Classic hockey tournament in the Breast Friends’ hometown of Foam Lake. Each year, reports of parents refusing ing of when you meet the grim the recreational hockey team hosts a very successful and proven medical procedures for reaper. Does Mother Nature set fun tournament themed around the “Irish and the Green.” their children and opting for the date, or do you?

Columnist cultural and/or alternative treat- Almost all of the Breast Friends have husbands or sons who have played in that No doubt this issue will ments which, in most instances, tournament at one time. Each of the host team had to make a big batch of pickled play a role in the upcoming eggs for the event. This recipe (which, in our house, was called Bob’s Famous end in death. federal election, with the groups supPickled Eggs) became the chosen one. We used to add a touch of green food dye to By the sounds of things, thankfully porting death with dignity and those the brine and most of the players had green fingers before the weekend was over. We campaigning for the sanctity of life, each only physicians will be allowed to assist in now make these for the summer cottage as well as St. Patrick’s Day, and they remain the dying with dignity option. Talk about a pressing candidates for their respeca favourite. Visit breastfriends.ca for more recipes and information on Breast Friends tough job. The fact is, most of us struggle tive positions on the matter. I dare say cookbooks. by now the federal parties’ spin doctors with euthanizing a sick and suffering have already written straddling positions family pet. So how do we ask doctors to on the matter. But allowing for assisted do what we ourselves couldn’t do, which suicide isn’t up for debate as the fact is, is to end a person’s life? Doctors take the n pepper Hippocratic Oath, which is basically to do like it or not, the Supreme Court ruled 6 eggs, hard boiled, cooled and peeled 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard that assisted suicide is a right, and thus no harm to their patients. Will we exempt poo teas 1/2 2 cups vinegar doctors from assisting with a suicide if legislation is necessary.

12 cloves, whole 1/2 teaspoon salt they conscientiously object based on their It is hard to argue with the dying with of the ingredients and cool. Pour oath and the first commandment “thou dignity supporters that a terminally ill Place eggs in large jar. Boil the remainderRefrigerate for at least 3 days person dying a painful death should have shall not kill”? Then again, doctors already over the eggs and place a lid on the jar. play that role to some degree by recomthe right to end their suffering. And it is before eating. mending to next of kin that there be no easy to understand the “slippery slope” concerns of those opposed. The court ruled further medical treatment and comfort And may trouble avoid you May your blessings outnumber family members by saying they will keep that adults who are mentally competent Wherever you go.

The shamrocks that grow, the patient pain free to the end, or that and suffering physically or psychologi- Irish Blessing patients be disconnected from life support cally from intolerable, irremediable medisystems. cal conditions have the right to obtain a In 1930 the life expectancy at birth doctor’s help in dying. The crucial element was 59.7 years. Fast forward to 2010 and in the ruling is assessing the “mentally life expectancy at birth is 78.7 years. In competent” and who determines that less than a century, we have added about competence.

20 years to the average lifespan at birth.

Philosophically speaking, when you Morrison Lokinger are young and healthy, it is easy to say “if With extended life come the greater cost Realty to publicly funded health care, home and I ever get to that point, pull the plug.” Is senior care and pension sustainability. Will the easy answer to this dilemma a bindthese issues, subliminally or otherwise, ing health-care directive made well in impact on the outcome of those having to advance of any intolerable illness? But draft legislation? what happens if you make that directive, The court ruling includes assisted and then when faced with imminent death, you change your mind at a time when you suicide for those suffering from an intolerare not deemed to be mentally competent? able, irremediable psychological illness.

The indomitable human spirit is geared to How will it be determined that a patient survival and as long as there is a shred of suffering from a psychological illness, which affects the mind, has the mental hope for a better tomorrow, I think very few people would actually have the cour- competence to end their life?

As hard as it is to watch a person we age to terminate their own life even when love die, it is harder to watch that person death is knocking at the door.

Looking for a great alternative to promote your suffer from unbearable pain resulting from If you cannot determine for yourself classes and lessons registration this spring? an incurable disease. For that reason I whether death is a viable alternative to The Saskatoon Express provides the best community information can support the dying with dignity camp, life, should next of kin get to make that in the city. Readers look to us for great local stories about people, businesses and community organizations in Saskatoon. decision for you? We all like to think that but only if it is the decision of the person We are the perfect vehicle to promote your sports, culture and arts asking for a peaceful and painless death. our loved ones would hang on to us as programming!

Besides, it saves the family bickering and/ long as they can, but with each passing If you or your business/organization offer classes or registration this generation our lifetime is extended beyond or putting a burden of guilt on kinfolk to spring, don’t miss this excellent opportunity to reach over 52,500 of Saskatoon’s best households and your best prospects. past generations, thanks to medical inter- make that decision.

I expect this legislation will divide vention. As crass as it sounds, if next of SASKATOON kin are allowed to make the decision, will Canadians much like the death penalty and the emotional and financial burden of car- abortion issues did. The legislation will ing for ailing family members encourage necessarily have to have strict controls; Publication Date: March 9th, 2015 www.saskatoonexpress.com .com 306.244.5050 euthanasia? Will obtaining the spoils of a and doctors should be allowed to deterDeadline: Monday, March 2nd, 2015 patient’s estate play a role in determining a mine individually whether or not they Final Approval: patient’s future, or lack thereof? Also, will will aid in the procedure. And we will Thursday, March 5th, 2015 physician-assisted suicide negate an insur- individually govern ourselves if faced with ance payment to the deceased’s survivors, this dilemma.

ELAINE HNATYSHYN

PICKLED EGGS

www.allsaskatoonlistings.com

Morrison Lokinger Realty 306-651-6155

Morrison Lokinger Realty

View any Real Estate Listings

Spring 2015 Community Classes & Lessons Registrations

EXPRESS 306-244-5050

Rhodes’

AS70187.B23 Aaron

U-pick

Raspberries and Black Currants Frozen Saskatoon’s, Raspberries, Blackcurrants and Sea buckthorn from 3$ per pound Blackcurrant Jam, Raspberry Jam, and freeze dried fruit all available from the farm.

Directions: 1. From South Circle Drive, take the Valley Road exit 2. Right on Cedar Villa Estate Road 3. Proceed just past the Chappell Conservation Marsh and turn left on gravel road, #3062 4. Go one mile and turn left at our gate

Please call for berry availability (306) 934-6748, (306) 612-2361 or peterrhodes2@sasktel.net

The Diefenbaker Canada Centre presents...

Raspberries & Black Currants

1812

One War: Four Perspectives A travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian War Museum

February 15 - June 21

National Presenting Sponsor

National Supporting Sponsor

Hours:

Mon-Thurs: Fri: Weekends: Phone:

9:30 am - 8:00 pm 9:30 am - 4:30 pm noon - 4:30 pm 306 - 966 - 8384

Admission free, donations welcome www.usask.ca/diefenbaker

Québec City Militia Officer’s Uniform CWM 19790001-006 © Canadian War Museum

In the middle is an awkward place to be

LIANNE TREGOBOV

Matchmaker Dear Lianne, Help! My dad’s girlfriend comes to me all the time with complaints about my dad. She wants me to take sides and wants to dump on me. I don’t want to be rude. I know my dad can be a pain, but he is still my dad. What should I do? — Carly

able with being in the middle. Let her know that it is natural for your loyalties to be with your dad, but often you do want to side with her and it puts you in an awkward position. Let her know that you really would appreciate her consideration in this matter.

Dear Carly, I would let her know that while you understand that relationships can be trying, you are uncomfortDear Lianne, I am a widowed man. I’m 74 years old, active and healthy as a horse.

I’m lonely and am wondering in

OWN FOR ONLY

$

25,899

*

OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT AND AIR TAX.

$

OFFER INCLUDES

12,250

GET

% APR

0

PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO

ON 2014 FOCUS SE SEDAN MODELS

84 MONTHS

±

$

ST Model Shown

SEARCH OUR INVENTORY AT PRAIRIEFORD.CA AND VISIT YOUR PRAIRIE FORD STORE BEFORE THEY’RE ALL GONE.

your service is there any hope for a guy like me? — Bob

Dear Bob, At Camelot Introductions, I work with men from late 20s to 90s. I have successfully matched many men in your age group over the past 20 years. We have wonderful women who would love to meet a wonderful, senior gentleman. I will be in Saskatoon from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, and would love to meet with you to

WHEN YOU CAN STILL GET OUR

BEST SELLERS GREAT PRICES AT

2014 F-150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4 5.0L

*

IN MANUFACTURER REBATES.

†

Platinum SuperCrew Model Shown

2014 FOCUS

3,000

OR GET UP TO

** IN

MANUFACTURER REBATES

ON MOST OTHER 2014 FOCUS MODELS

BEST-SELLING

WORLD’S

CAR NAMEPLATE +

Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ± Until March 2, 2015, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2014 Ford Focus SE Sedan models for up to 84 months, to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 84 months, monthly payment is $297.62, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit. * Purchase a new 2014 F-150 XLT SuperCab 4X4 5.0L with 300A Package for $25,899 (after Manufacturer Rebate of $12,250 deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offer includes charges for freight and air tax $1,800 but excludes options, freight (except in Quebec), AC Tax (except in Quebec), Green Levy (if applicable, and except in Quebec), license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (except in Quebec), PPSA (if financed or leased) (a maximum RDPRM fee of $44 and third party service fee of $4 for Quebec, if leased), administration fees (except in Quebec), and any other applicable environmental charges/fees (except in Ontario and Quebec) and taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ** Until March 2, 2015, receive $1,500/ $1,000/ $1,500/ $2,500/ $1,500 in Delivery Allowances with the purchase or lease of a new 2014 Focus BEV/ 2014 Focus S Automatic/ 2014 Focus (excluding S and BEV)/ 2014 Focus S Manual/ 2014 Focus SE Sedan which, for cash purchase customers only, is combinable with $1,500/ $1,500/ $1,500/ $1,500/ $0 in Non-Stackable Cash for total Manufacturer Rebates of $3,000/ $2,500/ $3,000/ $4,000/ $1,500.

Offers are not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP, Daily Rental Allowance and A/X/Z/D/F-Plan programs. Delivery allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. “non-stackable cash” is available to cash purchase customers and customers not financing or leasing through Ford Credit. “Non-stackable cash” is not combinable with Ford Credit purchase financing or lease rates. † F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 49 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report up to 2014 year end. + Claim based on Ford’s definition of single nameplate, which does not include rebadged vehicles, platform derivatives or other vehicle nameplate versions based on IHS Automotive Polk global new registrations for CY2013. ©2015 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 - Page 11

determine if I have a wonderful lady for you. Please call me at 1-204-8881529 to set up your appointment in advance, because I do often get fully booked.

(Lianne will be interviewing in Saskatoon from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27, and also from March 24 to March 27. Call 204-888-1529 to book an appointment. Questions for this column should be sent to camelotintroductions@mymts.net.)

Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription

Page 12 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015

Professional help might be needed for really bad smell

Dear Reena, non-washable silk and rayon).

How can I get rid of the The disadvantage to these options gross stink of dead mice in is the clothing will require pressa vehicle? A mechanic was ing. Freshen underarms or collar asked to locate any nests or areas by spraying with vodka. dead mice and he said he Vodka is amazing for removing couldn’t find any. I’ve tried smells and rejuvenating textiles. baking soda and charcoal Remove spot stains by scrubbing briquettes. –Sarah soiled areas with shaving cream Hi Sarah, and a light colored cloth.

Are you sure the smell exists as the result of an Feedback from Household animal? When this happened Readers Solutions to me last summer, we found Re: Butter stored in fridge is a package of deli sandwich too hard for spreading onto grilled meat that had escaped from my grocery cheese sandwiches bag and hid under one of the car seats. If Hi Reena, you are dealing with a dead animal, the If Wayne owns a microwave, he can smell will return even if you manage to zap soften a bit of butter that way; intermittent it temporarily. The good news is that the short “zaps” is all he needs. Otherwise, put smell does dissipate over time (unless it’s a bit of butter on the pan/grill, melt and old unfound meat). If you absolutely don’t spread to evenly coat surface of pan, then see anything, bring the car to an automoput down one slice of bread. Put cheese on tive centre. They will kill the smell with an top of bread. When cheese starts to melt ozone machine. and/or when bread starts to toast on bottom, Dear Reena, remove bread and set aside. Melt another Is there an alternative to dry cleaning bit of butter in pan/grill and place second clothing or a way to prolong the duration slice of bread in the melted butter. Assembetween cleanings? I find it very expen- ble sandwich and continue grilling. This sive and smelly, but I use dry cleaning method is a bit more fiddly, but it’s perfect services because my work requires that for someone who really wants to use butter I wear business suits on a daily basis. – and doesn’t have a microwave. – Linda Ron Dear Reena, Dear Ron, Here’s what I do to “nutritionize” grilled If the care label instructs you to dry cheese: In the summer, especially, take a lot clean your clothing, this is your safest of lettuce from the garden and stuff it into bet. Green dry cleaning businesses or wet the sandwich as soon as it’s off the griddle. cleaners are becoming increasingly popular. The lettuce stays surprisingly crunchy. Or The advantage to these is the absence of the take a handful of kale, chop it coarsely and strong, toxic chemical PERC (perchloroeth- place it on one buttered slice of bread and ylene). After dry cleaned items are brought top it with the cheese. Then add the other home, remove the plastic immediately and slice. Melt a bit of butter in the griddle to hang items outside for at least one hour. Or cook one side, flip the sandwich and add you may choose to dry clean at home using a bit more butter if necessary. Very chewy commercial products such as Dryel (use ac- and delicious. – Maureen cording to the package directions). Or place clothing into a pillowcase with a few baby I enjoy your questions and tips; keep wipes and secure with a rubber band, and them coming. Need a corporate presenter then toss into the dryer. Run the dryer on on the topic Harness the Power of Words? medium heat for 10 minutes (air fluff wool, Check out my website: reena.ca.

REENA NERBAS

House Sparrow has been in Saskatoon for 100 years

Nature Notes

The now common House Sparrow was first seen in Saskatoon a century ago, as the non-native species spread across North America (Photo by May Haga) Carol Blenkin for the Saskatoon Express Ladies and gentlemen, raise your glasses – or binoculars, that is – and salute the lowly House Sparrow. This is their 100th year in Saskatoon.

Blame it on Shakespeare! Newcomers to North America brought many of the spe-

cies he mentioned in his works to make the new world more familiar. House Sparrows were successfully released in 1851 in New York City. This release began the largest avian conquest ever recorded. It took less than 50 years for the first House Sparrows to arrive in Saskatchewan. One was reported in Carnduff in 1899. The first of their

A chain link fence may work on farm animals but not so much for deer, as is evident by this crossing south of Saskatoon near Cranberry Flats (Photo by Steve Gibb) species arrived in Saskatoon around 1915.

I see sparrows at my feeder as I write on this winter day and I am glad. They are commonly considered a pest because of their unruly behaviour and sloppy eating habits, but they are welcome here when so few other birds can survive our winter.

The House Sparrow has an interesting background. First, it’s not a sparrow. It is a member of the weaverbird family, the finest architects of all birds. Unfortunately, judging by their messy nests, that trait has not been passed on. The House Sparrow is one bird that everyone seems to know.

Males have a large black bib – the larger and blacker, the more attractive to the dull brown females. They often begin mating in January, nesting in March, with eggs appearing in April. They may have as many as three broods in a season.

To be fair, the introduction of this species was also to control pests, such as canker worms. With hindsight, the plan was probably not a good one. The House Sparrow, a generalist in terms of diet, dines on insects when nestlings are very young.

After that, they eat our planted vegetables and some of the crops they were imported to protect. They are also aggressive birds and occupy martin, bluebird and swallow houses, sometimes destroying the young in the process.

The population of House Sparrows in Saskatchewan was at its highest around 1940. They thrived where there was plentiful food. Their food sources were tied to the use of horses, mixed farms, grain elevators and urban garbage. Their numbers are declining. We have fewer horses and we manage the disposal of discarded food differently. As a result, these opportunistic birds have moved to our backyard feeders. Even here they face competition with the House Finch, another species that has expanded to our area quite recently. We have also made our buildings less accessible to nesting birds and increased the use of pesticides. The decline in sparrows is apparently worldwide. In fact, these old world sparrows have disappeared from some parts of mainland Europe and are placed on a conservation concern list in Britain.

Despite its limitations, I salute the House Sparrow on its 100th year of Saskatoon residency. This robust survivor is welcome at my feeder.

Carol Blenkin is a member of the Saskatoon Nature Society (SNS). The SNS website is at www.saskatoonnaturesociety. sk.ca, or you can visit the SNS on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SaskatoonNatureSociety.

Saskatoon’s Premier Business Event: The 2015 SABEX Awards Banner ad Apply for an award today!

Deadline for applications: March 12th www.celebrate-success.ca

Presented by PotashCorp

SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 - Page 13

Vet college offers pet physio

Kris Foster for the Saskatoon Express n the basement of the Small Animal Clinic in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), Dr. Romany Pinto is working with Kaibo, a brown toy poodle with hip and knee problems.

Pinto and her assistant repeatedly move Kaibo – who visits the Veterinary Medical Centre rehabilitation clinic at the University of Saskatchewan twice a week – through the motion of sitting and lying down on a foam pool noodle, and then up again.

“Where do you start with Kaibo?” said Pinto. “He has a few problems, but he’s a rehab star.”

Once Kaibo finishes stepping up a set of stairs a dozen or so times and balancing on a physio ball, the assistant leads Kaibo to the underwater treadmill for the final part of the day’s session.

These types of rehabilitation sessions for small animals have been offered by the WCVM for about seven years now, explained Pinto, a clinical associate who runs the program.

“The treadmill was donated by a client, and that’s what actually got the rehabilitation program started,” she said, adding that particular piece of equipment – a treadmill encased in a tank of water to take some weight and pressure off of the animals’ joints while walking – is every visitor’s favourite.

Since the arrival of the treadmill, the range of rehab equipment has grown to include a therapeutic laser to speed tissue healing, a therapeutic ultrasound for deep heating, electro-acupuncture and electrical-stimulation to stimulate

I

muscles, a special walkway to measure differences in the pressure an animal places on each limb while walking, and wobble boards to improve balance and core strength.

Pinto and her staff treat pets who have a wide range of conditions, but her most common patients are those recovering from surgery, have neurological problems, have arthritis or mobility issues, are canine athletes with soft tissue injuries, or are in need of a weight-loss program.

“We treat seven or eight animals a day, mostly dogs and cats. I had one rat,” said Pinto, who describes herself as a dog and cat person equally. “Dogs want to please, but cats generally don’t, so you need to find out what motivates them (to do the exercises).”

She said some of the more challenging cases included “re-conditioning an out-of-town police dog in the middle of winter and finding ways for an owner in a wheelchair to help their pet do the needed home exercises.”

No matter the animal size, condition and treatment method, Pinto’s goal remains the same: to get the patient back to as close to normal as possible. Working with the animals through the process gives Pinto and the pet owners an incredible sense of happiness.

“I get to know the patients and their owners. Even patients that are nervous initially usually like coming here eventually. It’s a very positive place, since we usually get to help improve an animal’s condition.”

(Kris Foster is a communications writer at the University of Saskatchewan.)

Dr. Romany Pinto and rehab patient Rose (Photo courtesy of the University of Saskatchewan)

Welcome to Los Angeles, a safer city than home

H

ola from Los Angeles! efficiently through forensic Or as I like to call it, identification. I’m talking The City Where I Feel about the justice system that Safer Than I Do In Saskatoon. let this clearly deranged preSeriously, how is it that I offending individual out on am surrounded by people who probation, leaving him free as are extremely prone to road a bird to run around stabbing rage, likely packing automatic whoever he felt like. weapons and/or are certifiably It never fails that when a California-style crazy, but back heinous, often random act of at home my friend is getting violence victimizes some instabbed trying to buy a movie nocent Saskatoon resident, 99 Columnist ticket? Stabbed, in more or less percent of the time it seems broad daylight, minding his like the offender is, in addiown business, standing in a lineup with tion to the charges related to his or her hundreds of people milling about. offence, charged with a breach. Whether I’ll tell you how it is – it’s our abit’s breach of undertaking or breach of solute farce of a justice system (yes, I probation, the bottom line is they’re out appreciate I sound like your drunk uncle of jail because they promised not to be at Christmas, but hear me out). I’m not bad people any longer, and then they go talking law enforcement, who picked up and stab someone who just wanted to see the movie-theatre-stabber quickly and Fifty Shades of Grey like the rest of the

TAMMY ROBERT

JW15173.B23 James

SOCK HOP 1950s & 60s

(steady part-time only – not suitable if you need full-time employment)

March 13th at 8 pm with ENGLAND BAND

Elvis

German Cultural Centre Meals 244-6869 available for $ Tickets +GST purchase 955-3599

20

so refreshing about the honesty. In small doses.

In life, there are few rules, but those that exist should be followed. For example, never drink orange juice after brushing your teeth. Tin foil and the microwave don’t mix. I’d like to add one more to the list: never, ever go straight from Disneyland to Las Vegas. Please, insert a buffer, lest you experience the shell-shocked reality we did.

The entire world should be run like Disneyland. Everything is so utterly awesome. Even the lines were fun. Every single cast member loves their job, and seem to exist solely to make your day even better than it already is.

Then you go to Vegas, where unless you are hemorrhaging your net worth all over the casino floor, you are precisely nobody. The lines are long. The place is filthy. The cigarette smoke is akin to aggravated assault.

Make no mistake, I love both places equally, but just not back-to-back. I don’t need Disneyland to remind me how slimy Vegas can be, I’ve got plenty of my own experiences to draw from. Why else would I keep going back?

DRIVE & WORK WITH CHILDREN

DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF THE

Also a Tribute to

known world.

Which brings me back to Hollywood.

Literally: I am in Hollywood. On the eve of the Oscars (well, technically the week before the Oscars, but it’s all one big party) this place is exactly as ridiculous and awesome as you’d expect. With more traffic in one condensed space that I ever thought possible, they will be shutting down the major streets and thoroughfares to everything except the limos hauling the Jennifer Lawrences and Bradley Coopers of this world to be worshipped upon the altar of the Chinese Theatre.

You gotta love Americans though. I’m in the back of a car on a six-lane freeway moving 85 miles per hour, and the lady driving the vehicle beside me is FaceTiming on her phone with her toddler. Not even trying to pretend to hide it. And did you know a bag of Fritos has 700 calories? I’m not talking a potato sack, I’m talking a bag roughly the size of an individual serving of Old Dutch ketchup chips.

It’s all good, however. I adore the unabashed ridiculousness of places like the L.A. freeway, Hollywood Boulevard or the Las Vegas Strip. There is something

Do a GOOD THING for you, the kids, and the community: Become a 2015 First Student School Bus Driver. (Earn a steady income supplement without having to work nights, weekends, or school holidays. (Even ask if your pre-schooler can ride along with you.) Retirees are also welcome. Experience with customer service / working with the public is a very big asset.

We provide all the free initial and ongoing training you will need.

And speaking of NEED, the kids need you.

Call today! 306-343-5032

or visit www.firstgroupcareers.com An equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Ask if you qualify for limited time $1,000 hiring incentives.

Page 14 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015

Restoring residential history in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, Texas banker, civic leader and collector – Chances are that if you’re had a vision for the home at 401 visiting here you will have a King William Street that locals crowded itinerary in one of called “the old Norton house.’’ the country’s favourite tourist Like many of the neighbouring destinations. homes back then, it was a little But, after you’ve included down at the heel, but Mathis had highlights like the Alamo, River the energy, the money and the Walk, SeaWorld and the San all-powerful dream to restore the Antonio Mission Historic Park, residence and its grounds to their you should leave some time to former glory. walk off the spectacular TexMathis spent almost two Travel Mex cuisine you sampled along years meticulously restoring the way.

Villa Finale. After he was satisThat’s what I had been doing on a tour fied with his work, his attention turned to of San Antonio’s King William neighbour- the neighborhood. Over time, he purchased hood – walking off a luncheon feast of and fully or partially restored up to 14 spicy tamales along the streets of the city’s houses in King William and then sold them first designated historic district. About 1.5 to preservation-minded buyers who he kilometres south of the Alamo Plaza, it knew would continue with their restoration. seemed I’d become a time traveller leaving Mathis died in 2005, at 86, after about 35 the bustle of tourists and the sounds and years in residence at the house, bequeatheclectic razzmatazz of River Walk lights ing it along with its varied antiques to the years behind.

National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Enchanted by the leafy tranquility that The opulent mansion is far different surrounded me, I was lost in time as I today than the original one-story, four-room strolled past the neighbourhood’s many fine family residence built in 1876 by hardware old homes that reflected an earlier era in the merchant Russel C. Norton, in the brandhistory of this thriving Texas city. new area of the fast-growing city. The I was especially interested in one old neighbourhood was particularly favoured home, Villa Finale, a site of the National by wealthy German families with so many Trust for Historic Preservation that is open settling in the area that other San Antonio to the public. Not only does the beautiful citizens nicknamed the neighbourhood residence have amazing charm and charac- “Sauerkraut Bend.” ter, its interior holds the fascinating collecMathis was also a remarkable collector tion of its last resident, a local businessper- of artifacts and every room is deliciously son who put life and soul into restoring and crowded with everything from books and preserving what was to become his final paintings to musical instruments and fine home, a place he aptly named Villa Finale. china. Looking past his Russian icons, Walter Nold Mathis’s choice to buy an pewter plates, apothecary jars and German old subdivided boarding home in 1967 after beer steins, it does not take long to discover his own home was razed to make way for that his greatest passion for collecting was a freeway must have seemed quite odd to focused on memorabilia linked to Napohis friends. But the San Antonio investment leon. His fascination with the brilliant sol-

Travel

PETER WILSON

Walter Mathis restored and preserved what was to become his final home, a place he aptly named Villa Finale (Photos by Peter Wilson) dier and strategist can be found in both his library and art collection. I was particularly impressed by the death mask of Napoleon encased in an open wooden box.

Throughout his home, there are also beautiful examples of European furniture along with fine examples of china and ceramics and other decorative arts. What I really loved about touring this captivating house is that it has the feeling of a home, a real home loved by its owner, a man who would have been a gracious and genial host.

And judging by Mathis’s eclectic collection, there would have been no shortage of conversation.

Mathis particularly enjoyed collectFor more information, visit www.villafiing memorabilia relating to the life and nale.org and www.visitsanantonio.com.

Tickets are sold at Villa Finale Carriage death of Napoleon Bonaparte, including this intriguing death mask House. Parking is on King William and Sheridan Streets. tive arts. Self-guided tours of the first floor Guided tours of Villa Finale are hosted only are also available. Space for guided by interpretive guides, who will lead your tours is limited, and reservations are recomexperience through the 6,500-square-foot mended. Call (210) 223-9800 to reserve home and its collection of fine and decora- your guided tour.

Unlimited Usage.

Only from SaskTel.

No data caps, no overage charges, no worries. Let the whole family play, browse, download and stream to their heart’s content.

9

$ 95/mo.

for three months*

Switch to SaskTel today!

Bundle & Save | Visit a SaskTel Authorized Dealer or SaskTel Store | 1-800-SASKTEL | sasktel.com SaskTel High Speed Plus Internet is available in many areas of the province. Conditions apply. See sasktel.com for details.

* Offer available for a limited time and applies to High Speed Plus Internet with a download speed up to 5 Mbps, or 8 Mbps on infiNET. After the 3 months offer, regular price of $49.95 per month and Bundle Savings apply.

SASKATOONEXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 - Page 15

E

X P

FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1 The Saskatoon Blues Society presents the Saskatoon Blues Festival, at various venues, including main venues TCU Place and the Park Town Hotel. Headliners include Bob Margolin, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Tinsley Ellis and Nikki Hill. For tickets and further information, visit saskatoonbluessociety.ca.

FEBRUARY 26 The Whiskey Jerks play The Bassment at 8 p.m. Peter Abonyi, Anna Bekolay, Nevin Buehler, Kevin Buzinski, James Diakuw, and Gillian Snider play a musical fusion of klezmer, folk, rock, country-blues, gypsy-punk and jazz with clever, cocky, and, at times, sensitive lyrics. The Whiskey Jerks’ Bassment debut will feature the release of their first CD, Neat. Purdy Bird plays the opening set. Tickets $17 and $22.

FEBRUARY 27

S askatoon

E

MUSIC

R I

E

N C

E

Answers

Theresa Sokyrka plays at The Bassment Friday, Feb. 27, at 9 p.m. Tickets $20 and $25. She will be accompanied by Ryan Marshall on bass, David Fong on piano and Arlan Kopp on drums.

Sokryka will also play guitar. Tickets at www. saskatoonjazzsociety.com.

FEBRUARY 28 The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents Espana, a musical trip to sunny Spain, with guest conductor Lucas Waldin and guitarist Daniel Bolshoy, who will be featured in a performance of Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez.

TCU Place, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Feb. 28. Tickets at http://saskatoonsymphony.org/event/espana/.

FEBRUARY 28 The Stone Frigate Band with Robyn Knight are at the Bassment Sunday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m.

Expect accessible and danceable big band classics. Tickets $17 and $22.

MARCH 1 The University of Saskatchewan Greystone Singers are performing their Spring Concert at 3 p.m. in Knox United Church. The program consists of a wide variety of choral repertoire from traditional and classical to sacred and secular, including folk songs and spirituals in a variety of languages and styles. Featured works are Benjamin Britten’s Choral Dances from Gloriana, Heinrich Schütz’s Singet dem Herrn (Ps. 98) with double chorus, Ola Gjeilo’s Contrition, and Saskatchewan composer Paul Suchan’s Wake the Grain. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors available at McNally Robinson, from choir members, or at the door.

MARCH 8 Pavlo in concert. Broadway Theatre, doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38 and available by calling 306-652-6556, online at www. broadwaytheatre.ca or at the theatre.

EVENTS FEBRUARY 25 The House You Build, a production of Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company. runs from Feb. 25 to March 4 at 914 20th St West. Tickets are $12.50 for the 8 p.m. evening shows and $6.50 for the 1 p.m. student matinees. Tickets can be purchased by calling 306-667-1221 or by going online to www.latroupedujour.ca.

FEBRUARY 27

presented by the CNIB, goes Thurs., March 5, sponsored by the Park Town Hotel and supported by Scotiabank and Rawlco Radio.

Wearing blindfolds, diners will be taken on a journey of the senses and will enjoy smells, sounds, tastes and textures in a way they never thought possible. The event is being held at the Park Town Hotel. Reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $75 or $525 for a table of eight people. Call 306374-4545 or visit the CNIB office in Saskatoon, 1705 McKercher Drive.

Spirit of the West 616550 Toastsmasters Club Downtown Saskatoon. Come and have some fun with speaking and leadership skills. Our club meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room of Great Western Brewing Company. Follow the red fence on south side of building through the gate up the stairs into the building.

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 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.

First Monday of every month

Every second Saturday of the month

Memory Writers meet every second Saturday of each month from September to June, 10 a.m.

MARCH 5-8 – 12 noon at the Edwards Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue. Record and share the events and The Sports and Leisure Show, presented by memories of your life in a relaxed and friendly the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, goes atmosphere. For more information call Neva at at Prairieland Park Thurs. March 5 from 6-10 First Tuesday of every 306-343-0256 or Hilda Epp at 306-382-2446. p.m.; Fri., March 6, noon to 9 p.m.; Sat., March month ***** 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sun., March 8, 10 Left Behind By Suicide is a drop-in support SCOOTERS indoor playgroup for children newa.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $12 adults, $8 juniors, group for individuals who have lost a loved borns to age five and their parents/caregivers $8 seniors, $25 families. one to suicide.W.A. Edwards Family Centre, will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church from9:15 333 4th Ave. North, 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. There is MARCH 6 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. $40/family/year or sugno cost to attend. For more information, email Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers 10th annivergested drop-in donation of $5/family. Visit our sary fundraising dinner. Western Development leftbehind@sasktel.net.

Facebook page (Scooters - at EBC) for more FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Museum. Reception at 5 p.m. and dinner at information.

Mental Illness meetings will run from 7:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Tickets are avail***** to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. Edwards Family Centre, able by calling Jenifer at 306-242-4989 or at Pop In & Play. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accesMcNally Robinson Booksellers.

Erindale Alliance Church (310 Perehudoff Cres). sible). If you have a loved one or friend with Bring your little ones with you downstairs MARCH 6 a mental illness and you need understanding for a great time of fun and connecting.

Mighty Voice’s five singer songwriters play a support, contact Carol at 306-249-0693, Linda Monthly theme, learning centres, snack and rugged blend of alternative folk-rock marked at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or the occasional speaker. More info at office@ by winter-chilling five-part vocal harmonies. e-mail fromisk@gmail.com. erindalealliance.ca.

Part of the Roots series at the Bassment, March First and Third Sunday 6 at 9 p.m. Tickets $15 and $20.

First and Third Wednesday

MARCH 13 An old style sock hop takes place at the German Concordia Club featuring the ‘Elvis’ band England on Friday, March 13. Come dressed in 1950s and 1960s style clothing. Advance tickets $20; call the German Club 306-244-6869 or McNally Robinson 306-955-3599.

MARCH 14 Fifth annual Music For Mutts charity benefit concert. Music for Mutts is a benefit concert for New Hope Dog Rescue, generously hosted by the Saskatoon Academy of Music. The evening features musically diverse performances by the Saskatoon Academy of Music teachers, as well as a silent auction, door prizes, and great refreshments. Meet some of the fabulous New Hope foster dogs, and enjoy an evening with fellow music and dog lovers.

Doors and silent auction open at 6:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Saskatoon Academy of Music: call 306-934-2424 or email inquiries@saskatoonacademyofmusic.com to reserve your tickets today. Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for kids (14 and under). Academy families get $2 off ticket prices.

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 second Monday.

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 noobligation 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. 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.

Every Wednesday

Depression Support 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’ MARCH 14 and 15 and men’s clothing; jewellery, purses, belts REMIX is a show and sale of upcycled furniture and camping clothes available. Wednesdays and artifacts such as art, sculptures, jewelry from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United and home décor created by local artisans.

Church, 454 Egbert Avenue. Prices from The show goes at The Refinery noon to 8 p.m. $0.25 to $5. Everyone is welcome. For more March 14 and noon to 5 p.m. March 15. This information: Call 306-955-3766 (church) or go year’s line-up of remixers includes: Kathy Allen, to spuconline.com or email zixiag@gmail.com.

Kristin Almen, Dave Cummine, Karen Davidson, ***** Bette Fontaine, Kim Fontaine, Shelley Kaszefski, St. George’s Senior Citizen’s Club (1235 -20th Christina Pambrun, and Jody Timm. Free St. West) have bingos and Kaiser from noon admission. until 4 p.m. On the last Wednesday of each month we hold a birthday party for applicable members. Monthly socials are also held randomly. The club is campaigning for new members who are 55+. Included are bowling alleys, pool tables, dart boards. The club Second and Fourth building is wheelchair accessible with adjacent Tuesday bus service. Memberships are $5 per year The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds with discounts included. For further info call dances at Grace Westminster United Church (505 10th Street East) from October until April. (306)384-4644 or (306)716-0204.

We dance to old-time music from 7 p.m. to Third Thursday 9:30 p.m. Beginner instruction during the of the Month first hour. No experience needed. For further The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group information call 306-382-5107. meets every month except July and August at

MISCELLANEOUS

Premiere of To Light a Candle and panel discussion at Broadway Theatre, 7 p.m. for “Education is Not a Crime Day.” Focus is on the non-violent struggle of the Baha’i community in Iran to educate its youth, who are barred from universities. The one-hour film is based on experience of Iranian-Canadian journalist, Maziar Bahari, jailed for 118 days in Iran in 2009 while a reporter for Newsweek. Admission $5 at the First and Third Saturdays of the month door for cost recovery. For more information call 306-955-1203 or cummings@sasktel.net. Lions Club’s Texas Holdem Tournaments. $60 buy-in gets $10,000 in chips, $40 goes to the FEBRUARY 28 cash prize pool. No Re-Buys. 50 seats availA Sixpence is Not Enough is a drama by Millar able. Registration opens at 6, tournament starts College of the Bible about George Mueller, at 7 p.m. The Coachman bar at Market Mall. and how his faith in God helped thousands of Call 306-668-0015 for more information. orphans in Bristol, England, in the 1800’s. SDA First Saturday of every Christian School on 2228 Herman Ave, 7:30 month p.m. Tickets $12 online at www.sixpence.

The MindFULL Café, part of the international brownpapertickets.com.

Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity MARCH 2 to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons The Yorkton Film Festival and Grace Westmin- with dementia, family, care partners and other ster United Church are hosting a screening interested people. The Café is a two-hour get event Monday, March 2 at 7:30 at the church. together with refreshments, entertainment and Colin Clay, a veteran of the Korean War, will information. First Saturday of the month from 3 speak about the film, Children of Soldiers. In p.m. to 5 p.m. Sherbrooke Community Centre. addition, we will welcome Jerri McPhee of Every Tuesday the Citadel Canine Society, Leigh Michel and Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Shiloh, a Service Dog in Training. The event is Bazaar and Bistro. Basement of Grace-Westfree and everyone is welcome. minster United Church (505, 10th Street East).

MARCH 5 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ***** Dine in the Dark, a culinary fundraiser

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.

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

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. *****

of the month

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

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

Fridays 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 306-2905486.

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 306-931-8053 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.

Volunteers needed Track and Field needs you! We have an opportunity for you to watch track and field athletes up close at indoor track meets at the Saskatoon Field House by being part of the officiating team. We have a number of exciting jobs on the track, at long jump, high jump and shot put. All officials start off with a two-hour training session in conjunction with a track meet. This training can start you on a lifetime experience as part of the sport of athletics or merely allow you to follow your kids and their friends around the meets. Register today for one of the following Introductory Officials Clinics: Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 p.m. Register by email: ken. mckechney@sasktel.net.

T:10”

SS50672.B23 James EXPRESS - February 23-28, 2015 Page 16 - SASKATOON

S:10”

TRUCK MONTH STEP UP TO THE

SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 2WD KODIAK EDITION UP TO

10,000

$

IN TOTAL VALUE*

INCLUDES: $4,500 $2,095 $1,000 $2,155 $250

DELIVERY CREDIT CASH CREDIT LOYALTY CASH KODIAK PACKAGE DISCOUNT KODIAK DOUBLE CAB 2WD CASH CREDIT

2015 SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB 4WD

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†

BI-WEEKLY LEASE

2015 SIERRA 1500 SLT DOUBLE CAB SHOWN

1ST TWO

BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENTS ON US

††

159 @ 0%

$

FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $29,890‡ (1SA MODEL). INCLUDES $1,000 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS¥, $1,000 DISCOUNT CREDIT, $4,500 DELIVERY CREDIT, $1,000 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.

2015 ACADIA AWD BI-WEEKLY LEASE

179 @ 0.9%

$ 2O15 ACADIA SLT MODEL SHOWN

1ST TWO

FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $1,650 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $39,031‡ (SLE-1 MODEL). INCLUDES $750 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS¥, $1,500 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.

BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENTS ON US

††

2015 TERRAIN AWD BI-WEEKLY LEASE

159 0

$ 2014 TERRAIN AWARDED “HIGHEST RANKED COMPACT SUV IN INITIAL QUALITY IN THE U.S.”‡*

2015 TERRAIN SLE-1 MODEL SHOWN

1ST TWO

UP TO

@ .9%

FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2,150 DOWN. BASED ON A LEASE PRICE OF $30,881‡ (SLE-1 MODEL). INCLUDES $750 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS¥, $500 LEASE CASH, FREIGHT & PDI.

BI-WEEKLY LEASE PAYMENTS ON US

††

1 500 LOYALTY CASH FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS

$ ,

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/$30,881 (including $1,000/$1,500/$500 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/$2,150 down payment is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $12,412/$20,310/$18,726, 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.

S:15.5”

NHTSA 5-STAR OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY*†