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Good product, great staff, and a bit of luck Elwood Flynn counts the blessings of 60 years in business Elwood Flynn (centre) with employees Ryan Walter, left, and Rob McNab (Photo by Joanne Paulson) Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express t is a rare thing for one owner to operate a business for 60 years.

This year, Elwood Flynn Ltd. marks that sixth decade, even as its namesake owner celebrates his 63rd year in business.

The obvious question is answered first: What does it take to be in business for 60 years?

“Irish luck,” said Elwood Flynn, in an upstairs room surrounded by Hugo Boss and DC022925 Ted Baker suitsDarlene and shirts. He chuckles, a bit.

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“The Good Lord has been good to me,” he added, more seriously. “I still have pretty good health, and come into work every day.”

Flynn himself reached the 60-year ownership milestone three years ago. He began his retailing career in the early 1950s, when he managed McAskill’s Mens Wear Store. The owner, former mayor J.D. McAskill, Ken Fenwick and Flynn then started a small store in the Senator Hotel; and three years later, Flynn bought out his partners. Kenwicks became Elwood Flynn Ltd. on March 1, 1956.

He later moved his store to Midtown Plaza, along with his shoe store, Town Cobbler; and in those years, his wife, Joan Flynn, also opened an eponymous women’s wear store. Moving on to Bayside, once an upscale local mall, the Flynn fashion group added son Barry, who came on the scene with his store, Ultimo Euromoda.

When Bayside was repurposed from a retail mall to office space, it was time again to relocate. Elwood Flynn Ltd. and Ultimo Euromoda moved to the Avenue Building, on the corner of Third Avenue and 21st

Street, 11 years ago.

It’s not just luck that keeps a business healthy for that many years. For his part, Flynn says he’d be nothing without his staff, Rob McNab, Ryan Walter, Elaine Walker and Terry Boucher; and his son Barry, right next door, is also a huge support.

Factor number three is the product.

“We’re very fortunate to have world-class suppliers, such as Hugo Boss, Ted Baker, Warren K. Cook, Valenza and Coppeley, to name a few,” said Flynn.

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Two generations have pushed bed for Telemiracle

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hayla Hertz, president of the Agricultural Students Association at the University of Saskatchewan, is about to embark on her second bed push as a Kinsmen Telemiracle fundraiser.

It’s part of a family tradition.

Her parents, Gerry Hertz and Alana Koch, were on the first-ever bed push team for Telemiracle in 1982. Both stuck with it in 1983. Her dad did another one in 1984.

“It was a combination of shock and surprise,” said her mother, who is now a deputy minister of agriculture with the Government of Saskatchewan.

“Gerry and I met on campus in the fall of 1981 and here we were, just months later, getting People involved in a bed push. A few of the Agro executives were sitting around when someone came up with this idea. We were going to push a hospital bed all the way from Saskatoon to Regina. The volunteers signed up right away,” said Koch.

“The first bed was built by the Agro students and over the years, the bed has undergone modifications,” Hertz added.

“Once, there was a firm headboard. For a time, there were bicycle tires on the bed.

The object was always to keep the bed moving from probably eight in the morning until darkness in a three-day adventure leading up to Telemiracle in March.”

“The first year, we had a family which provided us with a motorhome where we could go in, warm up, and await our next turn,” Koch recalled. “We usually took

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Students in the College of Agriculture will embark on their bed push on March 3 (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) turns of a minute or two on the pushing team. The people who were driving along on the highway, were shocked to see us.”

“People would pull up ahead, stop their car, and give us cash donations,” added Hertz.

The 1982 push from Saskatoon to Regina raised about $3,500. The second one, from Moose Jaw to Regina to Saskatoon, raised $10,000. The reason for the extended run, said Hertz, “was the longer we were on the road, the more money we thought we could raise.”

The launch was held at the Canadian Forces Base in Moose Jaw and was highlighted by a visit with Mayor Larry Schneider in Regina. The 1984 Saskatoonto-Regina push raised more than $17,000.

“The first day we ever did the push, we could barely drag ourselves to go to bed that night,” Koch said. “The next day, we were stiff but we went at it again. I think that desire came from growing up in small towns where our families were involved in the community events. That first time were on the television stage — there we were in our Agro sweaters — was so exhilarating.”

“We encountered all kinds of weather, from mild and slushy to extreme cold,” Hertz added. “We did it for all the right reasons. If we raised money, we gave it back. If we had money at the end of the

year, for instance, we gave the balance to United Way. Sometimes people wondered about an activity, like the Ag Bag Drag, but we always believed in a good cause and we wanted to raise money and our profile.”

As Shayla was growing up on a farm near Edenwold, the desire was there to follow her parents to the university.

“My parents used to tell me endless stories about their time at the University of Saskatchewan. There were times when I was skeptical. I understand now. I am eternally grateful for the persistence of my parents because this has truly been an amazing experience. Being an Agro is not just about being a university student, it is about shaping ourselves into the best version of ourselves.”

Now in her final year, she said the Agricultural Students’ Association “works hard year round to make an incredible and unforgettable experience for students. Our college is filled with people who want to do anything they can make others better off. This is how Agro pride has come to exist.”

She estimates the Agro students will raise approximately $30,000 for charity this year.

The push to Regina is expected to begin on March 3 at 8 a.m. They push until daylight ends. Some will drive back to

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Saskatoon for a night’s sleep and then head out the next morning. After almost three days on the road, they will arrive in Regina likely by supper time on Saturday, just hours before Telemiracle goes on television.

The pushers will be equally women and men, although the ratio in the college is about 70 per cent women and 30 per cent men.

Bayley Blackwell is the association’s public relations director and has played a leading role in most of this year’s fundraisers.

“For the bed push, we are on track to raise $15,000 this year,” Blackwell said.

“Two years ago, we raised about $13,000.

We held an executive auction, a Kaiser tournament, sold helping hands, and received help from various sponsors in the agricultural industry. We raise the majority of the cash while we are on the road.”

Years ago, the Agros did the bed push every year. In recent times, they do it every second year, Regina to Saskatoon, but in the years they don’t push, they collect money for Telemiracle, like the $8,000 figure in 2015.

Telemiracle generates the money for use by the Kinsmen Foundation and it will be staged in Regina from March 5 at 8 p.m. to March 6 at 5 p.m.

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Communications allowances should be suspended in election year

Question: What do ing 306-975-2476. Or go to you think about counReport a Pothole on the city’s cillors and the mayor website. having communications Question: What has the allowances? Should increase in census metthey be allowed to have ropolitan population to them for the entire elec304,000 meant for the city? tion year?

Mayor Atchison: There’s Mayor Atchison: no question it is a milestone.

No, they shouldn’t. In Some people never thought the mayor’s office, we we would ever see 200,000, decided three years ago never mind 304,000 people that the contract with our Ask the Mayor living in our region. It imchief communications pacts a lot of areas. The first officer would end Aug. is regional planning. We are 31 of this year. That decision was discussing that right now at the Plan made well before this ever came up. For Growth negotiations with the RM We didn’t want any misconceptions of Corman Park, Warman, Osler and about someone working in communi- Martensville. We must plan for smart cations in the mayor’s office during growth to make sure we have certainty the election campaign. It was impor- for families, businesses and industry tant to draw that line. When it comes in the future. Right now through the to councillors, I can’t speak for them Growing Forward, Shaping Saskatoon and how they feel about their commu- plan to 500,000, we are setting the nications allowances. It has been dis- groundwork and we will continue that cussed at committee that communica- strategic planning for the long term. tions allowances should be suspended In addition there are economic on July 31 of an election year. implications. Airlines become more Question: How have our roads interested in the region because there fared this winter? There seems to is more potential to move people. So be a lot of potholes, but maybe this that could mean more flights. The more is normal. success we have the more likely we are Mayor Atchison: There are probto get major corporations to locate their ably fewer potholes this year than in offices here. They need a pool of poprevious years. In the last two years, we tential employees and an economy that have resurfaced 420 lane kilometres of will support their businesses. In the past roadways. That distance would take you 15 years, 90,000 people have moved from Saskatoon to past Hanna, Alberta. to Saskatoon. Fifty-thousand jobs have Last year, crews used 2,845 tonnes of been created in the last 10 years and, asphalt to fill the equivalent of 163,000 on average, 20 people every day move potholes. A lot of work was done. We to Saskatoon. Our economy has grown are investing $58.5 million this year in by 70 per cent over the last decade. We roadways, snow removal, sidewalks, have one of the most balanced econoback alleys and street sweeping. If you mies in all of Canada. Saskatoon vies see a pothole, please report it by callwith Halifax for that. That comes from

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Question: How much lobbying do you do to get more flights into Saskatoon?

Mayor Atchison: I never stop.

We are in contact with some of the airlines on a regular basis, putting our case before them. If we are not in personal contact with them, we certainly are via email. The cancellation of the Denver and Chicago flights have been a challenge. We look at the number of travellers leaving Saskatoon, but just as important is the number of visitors who land in Saskatoon. Tourism is important to our economy and Tourism Saskatoon is working hard to increase those numbers as well.

Question: You have good news for the reader who asked last week if there would be a viewing platform during construction for the Parkway Commuter Bridge. What is it?

Mayor Atchison: There will be a viewing area on the west bank for people to see the construction of the Parkway Bridge and connecting roadways. It will be along the Meewasin Trail, just south of Marquis Drive. I am told there will also be a webcam so you can watch the construction on line as well. In some ways, the Parkway Commuter Bridge project is very similar to Circle Drive South. No one realized the enormity of the project until it opened. The Parkway Bridge and McOrmond Drive extension are going to take a lot of pressure off Circle Drive North and ease congestion getting in and out of the Marquis Industrial area.

(Have a question for Mayor Atchison? Send it to editorial@saskatoonexpress.com. Please put “mayor” in the subject line.)

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Ring Those Phones!

Telemiracle returns

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he familiar plea, Ring Those Phones, will start March 5 at 8 p.m. — an hour earlier this year for Telemiracle, thanks to a happy arrangement with the CTV affiliates who carry the telecast in Saskatchewan . . . Kim Coates, who remembers watching Telemiracle while growing up in Saskatoon, is returning to the province for his first appearance as a guest host... He’s appeared in Hollywood movies since 1991 and is bestknown for films like Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor and Open Range and a TV series, Sons of Anarchy...

Alvin Law, a strong advocate for Telemiracle in its early years, is making a return visit... So is Kenny Shields, just about the best of Saskatchewan’s classic rockers, back for the first time since 2012... and so is Andrea Menard, the classic singer-actress who came out of Saskatchewan to play leading Canadian dramatic roles, particularly on television... Among the new Telemiracle faces will be Rosie and The Riveters, four Saskatoon songbirds who create some vintage 1940s stylings with a lot of original music... Executive producer Ian Roach is building a corps of five bands which will specialize in the overnight work and there will be 61 home-grown acts appearing in key slots during the 21-hour weekend. ***** Telemiracle 2015 raised $4,312,457, and although the Kinsmen never set targets, they like to stay close to similar financial ballparks... Four times, they have exceeded $5 million and the all-time best was four years ago, when they hit $5.9 million, thanks to a $1.4-million bequest... Chair of the event, which will originate from Regina this year, is Todd Bedore of Weyburn... His commitment amounts to what he considers a repayment of the gift his family received from Telemiracle.. He and his wife, Angela, lost a daughter, Sloane, at the age of nine in 2010... Sloane began having seizures because of a brain malformation and the family often travelled to Regina and Saskatoon for medical appointments... The Kinsmen Foundation came through with some financial support in the family’s time of need... Bedore has been a board member of the Weyburn Kinsmen since 2008 and has also worked previous Telemiracle productions...

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Customers become friends: Elwood Flynn

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surprisingly to some, many younger customers are opting for suits today.

“It’s the total look, the pants, the shirt and coat,” said Flynn. “Younger people want the slim look and most of them have the build for it, too.”

Another change he has seen over the years is a move away from evening shopping patterns. Men’s lives have changed, as have shopping hours, which are much longer than they once were. Thursday night shopping, once a big deal in Saskatoon, is no longer as popular.

“There are other priorities for men.

They want to spend their spare time with their families, on the golf course, or watching sports,” said Flynn.

Fashions change; While business has been good, Flynn style, never suspects there are more challenging times Flynn has seen his share of changes in ahead, with the drop in the price of oil and men’s fashion, and always keeps up with other commodities. The faltering loonie the trends. Today, for example, men’s wear also makes ordering from the United States is shadowing women’s wear more than a bigger challenge, although there are no it has in the past, moving from a more duties under the North American Free voluminous look with a looser feel, to the Trade Agreement. recent “slim” look.

“We have other lines that were based Regardless of the trend, Flynn remains in the States, and it made a big difference. determined to stock only the best, most Canadian-made, for the suits, and sports long-lasting looks. coats and slacks, if the fabrics come from “Quality is forever,” he said. “If some- Italy, that’s your best bet.” thing isn’t done to an extreme, one way or the other, with a new shirt and tie, you Relationships … and jazz can create a new look. Men are lucky that Flynn obviously loves the men’s wear way.” industry, and is always aware of trends and Flynn also likes what he is seeing com- economic conditions. But the best thing ing out of Canada. Ted Baker, for example, about being in business is the friendships is a 100-plus-year-old Canadian line, that develop with customers, he said. manufactured here but using the soft, fine, “Your customers become your friends. imported Italian wools.

There’s no other business I know of that “He approves every fabric, all of them creates that kind of friendship. It’s a social from Italy,” said Flynn, approving himself business. The relationship with people; of that attention to detail. that’s one of the bonuses of being in men’s He has also kept up with the fashion wear.” times by bringing in more sport coats Flynn’s other great love, outside of his and blazers for many men who dress less work and his family, is jazz. Flynn is pasformally for work, as well as the jeanssionate about the musical genre, and has inspired five-pocket pant; but, perhaps always been.

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“We always carry a lot of inventory,” added Flynn, and just a quick look around the spacious store bears him out.

“We have the sizes, and the selection.”

He is quick to credit the men’s wear retailing environment in Saskatoon, as well, on the premise that strong business clusters are beneficial to all.

“Saskatoon has always had good men’s wear stores,” said Flynn. “In Saskatoon, we draw from a large area, as well (as from the city proper.) The roads are good, and people can be here in an hour or less.”

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When Elwood Flynn store reached the 50-year mark, long-time Saskatoon cartoonist Ed Sebestyen created a poster celebrating the event (Photo by Joanne Paulson) He has seen the Duke Ellington band, Count Basie with Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams and Lester Young, Tommy Dorsey and many others.

While he once travelled extensively to hear the jazz greats, he now stays close to home. That’s because the jazz scene in Saskatoon offers so much more than it did in the past. He enjoys, for example, Dean McNeill’s Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra, which he thinks is good enough for the big halls.

“We have a great festival here now,” added Flynn, referring to the SaskTel Saskatoon Jazz Festival. “To get my jazz fix, I don’t consider going away any more.”

He also enjoys attending concerts at The Bassment.

“It’s busy all the time. It has blues, and bluegrass and hip hop and poetry. It’s a great place to show off the talent.

“I’m one of the luckiest guys in the world, to have seen some of the greatest acts.”

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sell their blood/plasma for food he majority of us resist cards. (I guess the cost of land in change. We take comfort upper scale neighbourhoods or in the status quo and fear easy public access had nothing the unknown. Change generally to do with the decision of facilcomes when we are forced to ity location.) But the whole locaaccept it because we have little tion issue is a red herring. or no alternative.

While others were thinking For years, medical assoabout a big, bad corporation ciations have been warning us preying on poor people, some of that, due to rising costs, health my thoughts were on how great care is on the verge of collapsthis could be for community ing under its own weight. If we and/or charitable groups. How don’t look to change, we risk Columnist about fundraisers where you hindering that which Canadians give blood and donate your compensation embrace with great pride — our health to the food bank, or Ronald McDonald care system — and especially so in SasHouse, or Crisis Nursery, or whatever charkatchewan, the birthplace of medicare.

All our political entities use medicare as a ity or public service tugs at your heart?

Memories of the tainted blood scandal/ football during election campaigns and cretragedy from the 1980s were pulled out of ate fear that we will lose it if we don’t vote for them. Medicare is our scared cow and no the archives. If the records are accurate, most of that tainted blood came from one dares touch it even to improve it. The political answer to our health care system’s a U.S. supplier. The Canadian liability related to the facts that the blood was woes is simply to throw more money at it, not screened before use and that after the even though we have previously tried that infected blood was used, the patients who and know it doesn’t always work.

When medicare was first introduced, it received the blood were not notified and was to ensure that every citizen had access helped. Although a tragic episode in our to medical services regardless of economic history, it resulted in the creation of Canadian Blood Services and regulations that status. The concept of universality then meant that everyone, rich or poor, should necessitate checking blood before it can be have access to medical help when in need. used, all to the public benefit.

The LEAN project, a project intended Most of us still believe that. to find efficacies in health care delivery, Over the decades, we dabbled with will most certainly be an election issue. changes to health care, usually by adding Some health care critics say it was a waste something into the mix and occasionally of money, others in the health field valiremoving or revising coverage when it proved to be detrimental or unsustainable. date that it has benefited the system. But if it helped health regions in eliminating unRemember pharmacare, where we paid necessary and costly employee positions, a small dispensing fee for our prescripfreeing up money for other health needs, is tions and the bulk of the cost of all our medications were funded by government? It that a bad thing?

NDP quarterback Cam Broten recently changed when it came to light that we were threw a political Hail Mary pass by claimbeing over-medicated and now, exempting ing the Sask. Party was laying off or firing those suffering life-threatening afflictions, frontline health care workers and wants a we pay for the first portion of our medicamoratorium placed on dismissals. Really? tions and the government kicks in after we Neither today’s government (nor any other reach an established threshold. The upside government) is involved in employee layoffs was that we got a computerized system that tracks and prevents some patients from or dismissals. The hiring and firing of staff is the responsibility of individual health obtaining multiple prescriptions by using regions. And if positions lost were those not different doctors and pharmacies and that needed by a health region, perhaps resulting safeguards us from using medications that from the aforementioned project, is it a bad should not be mixed. The point is, we tried thing? What we need is for political parties something new, it didn’t work as planned, to tone down the rhetoric, sideline the fear we altered it, and it resulted in an overall mongering, and collaborate on how we are positive health outcome.

Now we face the issue of paying donors going to maintain and improve our health care system to the benefit of its users. for plasma collection. (Plasma is used for Is paying Canadians for plasma donatransfusions, to treat both transplant and tions a good thing, rather than buying cancer patients, bleeding disorders and autoimmune diseases.) Instantly, the political plasma from an out-of-country supplier?

Time will tell, and if like other efforts to hysteria begins. Why? Currently, we buy 80 per cent of our required plasma supplies, enhance medicare it proves not to benprimarily from the United States, which pays efit us, then it can be reviewed. Anyway you cut it, no patient is paying to receive their blood/plasma donors. plasma, be it collected here or elsewhere.

If we are buying our plasma supplies, Canada already spends between $500 why not buy it from a Canadian-based supplier? It will keep the money in our country and $800 million annually to import plasma.

Having this clinic in our city means the and, presumably, save money given the creation of up to 40 or 50 skilled jobs, a new present rate of currency exchange. I can’t even imagine, with today’s exchange rates, stimulus for our local economy and opens the door to the possibility of development of what the cost of plasma supplies do to any health region’s budget. (Looking at my credit other pharmaceutical and health-related incard statement, last month $100 US dollars dustries, all to the benefit of our community.

What is most irksome is having oppocost anywhere from $141 to $152 Canadian.) nents point to Ontario or Quebec’s rejecAnd when a health region’s budget is hit with a large increased supply cost, it usually tion of this proposal as a good reason to follow suit. Frankly, I can’t think of anymeans another service has to be curtailed. thing good that came our way from those Criticism was spewed because of the location of the new clinic, supposedly in a provinces that would have me believe they should be the standard bearers for Western less affluent neighbourhood. Those in opposition allege the company did so in order Canada. ehnatyshyn@gmail.com to prey on poor people who would now

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City’s art policy a good start, but where’s the diversity?

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think I’m getting soft in my mid-to-old screed, I just can’t imagine how it hapage. It might be a good thing. pened. How do people drive that badly There was a time when, if a piece of pubon such a tightly organized and restricted lic (or really, any) art did not please my eye, corner?

I would think it was unworthy of display.

I was actually kind of sad about this event, Ugh, said I. Why in heaven’s name would which surprised me a bit (not to mention my they put that piece of incomprehensible crap husband’s reaction; he was quite angry), and out on the street, or in a gallery, where everygot me thinking about public art. It has also one can see it? been in the news lately, with city council Why does it take decades for people (me!) discussing an amendment to the municipal art to realize that it’s not only their very own policy. opinion that counts?

The policy would extend eligibility for Columnist In the case of art, it could take forever, public art funding to new libraries, community or perhaps never, for that realization to hit centres, recreation facilities, “village greens,” some people. This is because art, more than many things streetscaping projects and new bridges and interchanges. (for example, lousy parking meters; more on that later) A project worth $5 million would qualify for $50,000 in is subjective. Art is challenging, and should be. Art is art funding. not just for my eye, but for everyone’s — or at least, This list might be going a little far, especially for fire someone’s. halls and interchanges, but in general, art is good. EveryNaturally, public works of art need to be juried, where. Outside and inside. It gives the community style, because, indeed, some parameters should be applied by character, and sometimes, instills some pride both in the folks who know something about, at least, technical artis- local artists’ talents and the beauty generated for the city. tic ability. I have to say that I still wonder about Voice of Again, I must be going soft. I rather like the city’s Fire, the red-and-blue-striped canvas of the National Gal- public art policy. lery of Canada that caused such a stir in the late 1980s.

Except … there really has to be a sharper focus on It was obtained for $1.8 million. It still blows my mind a inclusion in the future. Some art is abstract, or represenbit, despite the middle-aged softening. Sorry for returning tational (like the children playing in the park statue); but to that hoary old issue. some honours actual people.

On-the-street art comes with another bundle of necesI love that we have statues of Gordie Howe, who sary parameters quite beyond gallery art. Obviously, needs no title or introduction; Ray Hnatyshyn (former you can’t hang Voice of Fire, or any other canvas, in the governor-general, in case you’re under 40); and Denny middle of Second Avenue. Outdoor public art, quite apart Carr, radio host, runner and charity supporter … among from artistic appeal, needs to be extremely durable, hard others. Almost all of them are men, and almost all of them to knock over, tough to wreck with graffiti, and hopefully, are Caucasian (apart from Chief Whitecap and Mahatma locally meaningful or locally produced.

Gandhi; I may be missing some.) I hope more women, These points may seem obvious, but they really hit me First Nations and other minorities get to create the art, when the installation on Second Avenue and 21st Street and be represented by it, in the future. was knocked down and smashed last week. Visionaries, I have another idea. After viewing the toppled statue, I

by Leslie Potter, had graced the corner since 1994; then returned to my car to find a ticket under my wiper blade. one little vehicular situation, and down came one of the This is because I tried to use the parking station, and pillars. You really can’t expect most statues to hold up couldn’t because it was not working. I travelled to another versus a vehicle. station, put in my money, and printed a receipt — worHaving walked by there the morning of writing this ried that I would get that ticket in the interim. The receipt

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Two pieces from a group of three sculptures were knocked down in a car accident last week. The Visionaries installation is located at the corner of Second Avenue and 21st Street. Artist Leslie Potter is planning to restore the pieces which have become a landmark in downtown Saskatoon.

(Photo by Ken Paulson) came out — with no information printed on it. I went to City Hall, pronto, to describe this situation (and I must say the wonderful person in customer service was terrific and helpful.) But I was cranky.

I vote we replace all of those parking stations with works of art. The stations are useless. Art, at least, would be something interesting, beautiful, or at least thought-provoking; and while it would absorb some of my tax money, it wouldn’t rip me off every time I go downtown.

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Trottier part of Blades’ Home Grown Heroes event Darren Steinke Saskatoon Express ustin Kohn believes his connection with the New York Islanders will create a special night for the Saskatoon Blades and their fans.

After playing eight years in the professional ranks, Kohn joined the Blades office staff as an account executive/hockey advisor before the start of the current campaign. The 29-year-old Edmonton product was a second-round NHL entry draft selection of the Islanders back in 2005.

While a member of the Islanders organization, Kohn got to know Hockey Hall of Fame centre Bryan Trottier. Trottier played for the Islanders from 1975 to 1990, helping the club win four straight Stanley Cup titles from 1980 to 1983.

Trottier finished his NHL career playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1990 to 1994, helping them win Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992.

During Kohn’s tenure with the team, Trottier worked with the Islanders hockey operations department, which included being the club’s executive director of player development.

“He was always a supporter of mine,” said Kohn, who played four seasons in the WHL — from 2003 to 2007 — with the Calgary Hitmen and Brandon Wheat Kings. “He was one of the guys that drafted me.

“We worked a lot together. Over my junior years, he came out to watch me.

Once I was playing pro, he was still there.”

During a boardroom meeting one day,

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Blades brass discussed what they could do to further promote the game of hockey.

President Steve Hogle threw out the idea of celebrating home-grown hockey heroes that could be either from Saskatchewan or former members of the Blades.

The idea was the team could do its own take on the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour that goes to various centres across the country showcasing the hockey history in those communities. The broadcasts from those centres are shown around the weekend NHL games that air on Sportsnet and CBC. Kohn immediately thought about Trottier, who is from Val Marie.

“Obviously, Trottier wasn’t a former Blade, but he was a player born in Saskatchewan,” said Kohn, who played 22 regular-season games on defence with the Islanders in 2009-2010.

“We thought that it would be something that we would like to do year after year. And we just thought there would be no better person to start off with. I just reached out to him, and being the type of guy that he is, he was happy to do it.”

Trottier will be in Saskatoon on March 5, when the Blades host the Kootenay Ice (7 p.m., SaskTel Centre) as part of the team’s Home Grown Hockey Heroes promotion. Before the game, the Blades will hold a reception, where fans can take part in a question-and-answer session with the former NHL great.

He will also drop the puck for a ceremonial faceoff. The Blades will then host a post-game party downtown at Fionn MacCool’s, where Trottier will even play a couple of songs on his guitar. Plans are

Dustin Kohn’s connection with the New York Islanders pays off (Photo by Darren Steinke) also in the works to allow fans to obtain a signed Trottier Islanders jersey at the game and a Trottier-signed guitar at the post-game party.

The Blades are also working on other activities that will go along with the night.

Kohn had his heart set on bringing in Trottier because of how genuine the NHL star is. That feeling was reinforced, when the two visited during a charity golf event last summer, where Trottier encouraged Kohn to call if he needed anything.

“He is just such a good guy,” said Kohn. “I am sure everybody would say that about him. He is just so down to earth, an easy guy to talk to. He is just one of the best guys I have ever met.”

Kohn’s best memories of Trottier came from Islanders camps, where Trottier helped Kohn fine tune various points of his game.

“One thing I remember him telling me was to shoot the puck more and that any shot under the crossbar was a good shot,” said Kohn. “Sometimes the forwards are in front of the net, and they like the shots nice and low to tip them.

“He would always say don’t worry about it. As long as it was under the crossbar, it was a good shot. I thought that was kind of funny.”

His latest great memory came when Trottier said yes to Kohn’s invitation.

“Honestly, it didn’t take much persuading,” said Kohn.

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t started with small on Fridays, it’s bingo time. things, like forgetting The prizes are a pop and what month or day it a chocolate bar. My dad was. It was no big deal, behas a hard time keeping up cause even in my best days, I with the numbers, so I go forget the same things. Then and help him. One time, he he started to stare out the bingo-ed three times, and window. For hours on end he do you think he would share looked out the window, most a pop? “No way,” he said, often directly at the ever“you win your own.” green trees across the road. I Bingo is held in the once asked him what he was small dining area. Some of Columnist looking at. “Nothing,” he the women get all dressed said, “I just like seeing the up with makeup and the trees swaying in the wind.” My dad is whole nine yards. After a few months, now in long-term care, taking medica- I started to recognize some of the tion for memory loss and dementia. patients. There was one lady who sat His illness came as a complete on her wheelchair all day. She slowly shock to me, but my dad knew what swayed to a soft song she was humwas coming. It was probably the only ming. She always had a smile on her time I saw fear in his eyes. This was face. One day, I noticed that with her coming from a proud man, a man who right fingers, she was slowly moving a lived off the land for most of his life. wedding ring on her left finger. It was Now he relies on the medical staff for beautiful to think she must remember assistance with basically everything. her wedding day and that maybe the The staff are at the care home are song she was humming was her wedtrained to look after people like my ding song. dad. I go and visit him every few days There’s another man who sits and and see for myself on how well the sandpapers a board non-stop. Every time staff treats the patients. My father has I go and visit, I see him in the corner his good and bad days. On his good with a board and sandpaper. The board days, we can talk and he’ll tell me is about eight inches wide and a foot stories – mind you, he will tell the long. It’s about two inches thick. I would same story five times over. On his bad see him with the sandpaper and then he days, he just sits and stares out the would lift the board to stare directly at window. This time, however, there are it. Then, he would start with the sandpano trees swaying — only a cement wall per. He doesn’t play bingo, but the staff that surrounds a patio area. He’s over would bring him his paper and board.

80 years old now and been through Two weeks ago, he sat right behind me many things in his life. On those good and my dad. This time, I noticed what he days, we sit for hours and he shares his was sandpapering was not a carving or experiences as a survivor of residential anything. He was actually creating a beat schools and life as a trapper. with the sound of the sandpaper. Just like My dad has been in the care home Johnny Cash and the shoeshine boy, this for almost a year now. On every visit, man was creating music.

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Seniors are perhaps the most likely demographic to indulge their love of traveling. Retirement leaves lots of time for recreation, and many choose to spend that time on the road.

Those in the travel industry understand that men and women over 50 comprise a large percentage of their customers and have catered many travel packages toward this influential demographic. The following is a look at some of the more popular travel opportunities for men and women over 50.

• Genealogical tourism: This is one of the fastest-growing markets in vacation travel. Genealogical tourism involves individuals traveling to areas of histori-

cal significance for their families, such as churches where past relatives may have married and villages where grandparents or cousins once resided or were employed. This can create a tangible link to one’s past and open up more opportunities to learn the varied genealogical history that has shaped a family, and even one’s personal identity.

• Extended vacations: Seniors may have the capacity to devote more time to travel and not be caged in by strict time constraints. That makes them eligible for extended vacations. These can include long-term rentals in tropical locales, several-week sightseeing cruises or guided tours overseas that touch on several different countries or cities during the trip.

• Off the beaten path: Adventurous travelers may not be content to stick to the resort lifestyle or standard vacation

options. Active men and women over 50 are charting their own vacation courses with bucket list-style vacations that may be off the beaten path. Travelers who have always aspired to climb a mountain or see a rain forest may be inclined to realize these goals as they get older.

Nontraditional tours can include living like indigenous peoples or following the footsteps of early explorers.

• All-inclusive tours: All-inclusive packages remain a popular option for travelers of all ages. These vacation packages charge one price for accommodations, entertainment, sightseeing, food, and many other amenities. All-inclusive vacations remove some of the headaches associated with organizing various components of travel so that a person can focus on relaxation and having fun.

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It can be difficult to leave those comfort zones behind, especially when it means saying goodbye to close friends or family members. Establishing new social circles as a senior can be challenging.

But with a little effort and the right attitude, seniors can meet new people and enjoy the excitement that comes with new friendships.

• Join a club. If you have a particular hobby or interest, rekindle it in your new location. Find a local gardening club,

church-sponsored organization or fitness center where you can meet like-minded men and women. Ask the real estate agent who helped you relocate to make suggestions on where to find community information and read community notices in the local newspaper.

• Get a dog. Dogs make great companions inside of the house and also serve as an ice breaker when you are outdoors.

Take plenty of walks and take advantage of opportunities for conversation when people come up to you to inquire about your dog. Explain your situation and you may make some new friends along the way.

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• Participate in church events. Places of religious worship are often cornerstones of a community, and they frequently host different events to get parishioners or members together. Read the bulletin and get involved in pot lucks, retreats, movie nights, and other church-sponsored events.

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Choose unsweetened beverages and opt for water as much as possible. Protect yourself against dehydration, which can be harder to detect as you get older.

In addition to modifying food and beverage choices and reducing their calorie intake, seniors should continue to exercise. Healthy eating paired with moderate exercise remains one of the best combinations for healthy weight loss or weight maintenance. The goal is to consume fewer calories and expend more energy. While cardiovascular exercises can be a good way to get the heart pumping and stimulate your metabolic rate, as you age you should perform strength-training and weight-bearing exercises as well. Muscle mass naturally diminishes with age, and according to the Mayo Clinic if you avoid strength exercises you can eventually lose muscle and increase the percentage of fat in your body.

Strength training also helps you develop stronger bones, which can help prevent fractures. In addition, as you gain muscle, your body will begin to burn calories more efficiently, making your time in and out of the gym more productive.

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The Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Medical Center in Virginia says people need to change how they eat for every decade they reach.

Caloric intake should be reduced because individuals are generally moving around less, have less muscle and their metabolic rates decline. People who find that they are having trouble losing weight in their 50s and older may be basing weight-loss goals on calorie recommendations for younger people.

One challenging thing about eating less overall is supplementing with more nutrient-rich foods. Older bodies still require similar amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals as younger ones, but older men and women must balance that need with their need to consume less calories.

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Megan Fairbairn Saskatoon Express hile cats are generally strong, discreet and intelligent, they can also be vulnerable — especially when expecting.

In Saskatchewan’s unpredictable weather conditions, Linda Jean Gubbe explains, getting pregnant felines off the streets is of the highest priority.

“If the weather changes quickly and all of a sudden (the temperature) drops, there’s a really good chance that those kittens won’t survive,” said Gubbe in an interview.

As spokesperson for SCAT Street Cat Rescue, she urges Saskatoon and area citizens to consider fostering an expectant mother cat. Not only will it guarantee the female a safe place to give birth, but it will also dramatically increase the odds of the kittens’ survival. “(In) a litter of five (kittens) born outside, only 1.5 are expected to live past six months of age. Even just being in a foster home short-term means a safe and warm place for these kittens to be born and cared for,” Gubbe said.

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“So, it’s a case of just providing some nice quiet space for them, then socializing the kittens – and oh my goodness, what a tough job that is!” Gubbe said with a laugh.

The benefits of fostering an animal are endless, but the case of mother and young is particularly important to ending the cycle of homeless street cats.

“We can now try to get the (cats and kittens) spayed and neutered; otherwise, you’re perpetuating the situation, and ending up with more,” Gubbe said.

Taking in a pregnant cat is a time commitment of approximately nine weeks after birth, Gubbe says, and then comes the process of preparing the animals for adoption.

If taking on several animals at once is not a viable option, fostering a cat or kitten that has not yet been cleared for adoption is a fantastic opportunity for short-term care.

Also, special needs cats that have illnesses or injuries benefit greatly from a caring, long-term home. Requirements of the foster home include the provision of basic needs and a comfortable, loving space. All veterinary expenses are covered by SCAT for the duration of the foster arrangement.

“There’s a bit of a responsibility to (fostering), but it’s a pleasure, it’s so gratifying.

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he Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) will contribute $550,000 to the expansion of the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. The Food Centre is building a new 35,000 square foot facility, the AgriFood Innovation Centre, in the south industrial area of Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) said last month that the Food Centre will also receive incentives under the Saskatoon Business Development Incentives Policy.

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Columnist exactly what good journalism Sure, you could say that by is supposed to do: lay out the arguing process, the NDP was facts, which often raise further questions. focusing on the issue. And I’d buy that, The provincial government will have to had they not been focusing on the very answer those questions, which is exactly GTH deal in question a year prior, which what’s going to happen now that Premier they appeared to consider a non-starter.

Brad Wall did the right and necessary On April 20, 2015, NDP MLA Trent thing, asking the provincial auditor to Wotherspoon — a strong politician who investigate the issue from start to finish. was elected the same year the Sask. Party Sensing a political gold mine, and right was elected into government, and therefore before an election at that, the Saskatchehas always been in Opposition — quizzed wan NDP pounced. Campaigning and poli- Minister Bill Boyd on this very issue. tics aside, its job as the official Opposition “So when was it known to the GTH that is to hold the government to account. With you required that land?” asked Wotheronly nine MLAs on its team, that must not spoon of the minister, regarding the 204 always be easy. In fact, it was the Sasacres involved in the drama surrounding katchewan Progressive Conservative party allegations of overpayment, and knowing leader who brought the allegations around full well the answer was 2007, or even the GTH to the attention of CBC’s iTeam. earlier. “So why did government not act Regardless of how it got there, once the until 2013 to acquire them?” issue was public, the NDP’s response was The point is Wotherspoon was askrelatively strong, demanding the investiga- ing Boyd virtually the same questions tion that even the some of the staunchest the CBC asked a year later, and frankly, Sask. Party supporters were quietly asking received a lot of the same answers. To be for, albeit mutedly. Then, the NDP prompt- fair to Wotherspoon, the CBC had more ly made the whole thing all about them, details, but the questions were essentially and the ball was officially dropped. the same. However, back in April 2015, Naturally, the NDP want as many the NDP let the matter drop, presumably details as possible about the GTH deal satisfied that everything was kosher. available to the public, because they’re I’ve asked the NDP, twice, to clarify why counting on those details being less than they were satisfied last spring that the matter flattering to the government. Thing is, was closed, but are outraged now. They have the facts (and yes, they are indeed facts, not responded. Even if they believe that despite what some of the louder-mouthed the CBC story furthered the matter, there media have to say about the iTeam’s jour- weren’t enough new details to warrant the nalistic ethics and standards) are already NDP’s surprise and outrage today. less than flattering, and thanks to the ProThey had two legislative sessions in gressive Conservatives and the CBC, they 2015 in which to debate the issue, thereby are already out there. protecting the best interests of the SaskYet, inexplicably, the NDP decided atchewan taxpayer, and chose not to. To to howl for government to return to the demand the cost and opportunity to do so legislature for an emergency debate. now isn’t about pursuing transparency, it’s When that didn’t work out, as they knew about wanting to get their own way. it wouldn’t, they levelled another futile The Saskatchewan auditor will answer request, this time for an “interim” report the questions surrounding GTH. I wish the from the provincial auditor to be released NDP would answer the questions around prior to election day. That’s like asking for their hot and cold opposition to it.

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“If I can beat my best every single time, then I’m winning, and I’m going to have to be happy with that. If my best happens to be the worst of the best (strongmen) in the world, then, oh well.”

Making it to this elite level of competition is a lifelong dream of Sahar’s, as he has always been drawn to the sport. He describes it as “almost destiny,” as he was born in the era of the sport’s birth. He also notes that the desire to “lift heavy things” stems from his childhood.

“Growing up on the farm, I used to lift big, heavy logs and barrels, and always wanted to do these feats of strength, so I got into weightlifting. I’ve always been attracted to the sport itself, but I didn’t know about World Strongman until later on, when I was a teenager,” Sahar said.

Opening up about his career is a rarity for Sahar, as he prefers to keep this passion of his a personal and private matter. Competing solely for fame and attention is clearly his last intention, as he seldom invites anyone outside of his family to watch his events.

“I don’t invite anyone, because I do it for me, but if my kids can come, then that’s great,” Sahar explains.

Family and community are clearly close to Sahar’s heart, as strongman training takes a backseat to these priorities.

“A lot of people feel that I don’t train much, but I Tim Sahar’s staggering intensity is captured during a circus dumbbell lift (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) give it my all. Some people spend three hours per day in Megan Fairbairn fessional strongmen, it’s the heaviest show in the world, the gym. I don’t have time for that, so if you want to do Saskatoon Express so it will be (great) to watch some of those guys,” Sahar something, you use what (time) you’ve got. You have to t was in Prince Albert, 15 years and 50 pounds of said. be determined,” he stressed. muscle ago, when a skeptical coach laughed and said, As far as his own events go, Sahar says he feels preSahar is a journeyman carpenter, and wants to use “No, you’re too small. You can’t do it.” Every year pared. Although this is his first multi-day event in several those abilities to assist in the community. since then, local strongman Tim Sahar has continually years, he has been able to mentally prepare for the change “I would like to find a company that would support me proven him wrong. in format, which is imperative to this competition. Only to help out with people and kids in need. I want to help “That (coach) is what drove me,” Sahar said. “When the top four competitors from the first day of the event will people; I want to do more in the community,” Sahar said. someone tells me that I can’t do it, then I must do it.” continue on to the second, after a day of rest, but Sahar has Through his determination and modesty as an athlete, It is this unwavering resilience that has paved the long honed in on techniques that will increase his chances. and passion for his family and community, Sahar makes road through provincial and national qualifiers to the “One of my worst events is coming up first in Colum- a likeable underdog-turned-Canadian champion. With Arnold International Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. bus, and that’s the (300 pound) log press. I’ve refined it the support of Saskatoon, and all of Canada behind him, This high-intensity, international event takes place annu- and worked on it all year, and just hit (my goal) in the Sahar will continue to prove that that he can, in fact, do it. ally, boasting several competitions such as bodybuilding, past two weeks.”

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In no time, the group arrived. It turned that evening.

Surely all of this hints at something. out to be a family — parents and five I know that all of you have spent time in boys in age-step progression from about restaurants where you see parents to10 years down to younger than two. The tally into their mobiles while the kids are parents sat on one side of the table with the toddler tucked between them, and the clutching at them for some attention or four older boys faced the parents from the kicking each other under the table. Conversely, the kids often arrive with tablets other side. and phones for personal entertainment in My first internal response to their arrival was a very ungenerous: “Well, there the restaurant. The devices are not even set aside when the food arrives. goes dinner!” Fifteen minutes later I was What has struck me about everything choking on my own thoughts. It was truly I’ve witnessed is that despite all the toys, an utter pleasure to watch this family in we are all starved for meaningful conaction. versation — the kind of verbal conversaThe parents obviously had expectation that involves thrusts and parries, a tions for public behaviour and courtesy. ping-pong of to-and-fro where we not only Each boy was given skewers of chicken and satay dipping sauce along with bowls connect through voice and eye contact, but read each other’s body language and of rice and vegetables. They consumed respond appropriately. These are our opeverything enthusiastically.

It wasn’t all perfect. The eight-year-old portunities to explore beyond the mundane and the weather — to go deeper and wider. was of the ants-in-his-pants variety and I would encourage everyone to think consumed his meal standing up beside his chair. about this. I know that in some respects, this fixation of mine seems unimportant — The children and the parents spent but on deeper examination, it really is core the meal conversing with each other and to the human condition. If you are fortugenuinely listening to what they were saying. When they were finished, the older nate enough to be the parents or grandparents of young children, please begin the boys — without coaching — personally thanked the owner, who appeared to know habit of talking to them early. Beware the temptation of pacifying them with phones the family. Dad bundled up the boys and took them out to the family van (we had a or tablets. Lap-read with real books where good view from the window seat!), while there is nothing to tap or click. Stimulate Mom lingered to settle the bill. As she left, their imaginations by talking about the stories.

I complimented her on the boys saying, If the habit of eating dinner around the “You are doing something right!” She table has been lost, think about reinstating seemed a little nonplussed. the concept once in a while. Make it manThis small encounter has stuck with datory that there be no devices allowed me and has given me much pause for reflection about how things have certainly during the meal — even if it’s an argument changed in terms of how we live today, es- that can be settled with the Internet. Create pecially as human captives of our devices your own conversation traditions.

I may be offending some here. It’s and where our ordinary connections have become essentially digital. They may even definitely not my intention to do so, but I do not think that I am too far off with be fabricated if we are to believe social my observations. I’m not a great fan of media feeds.

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Brian O’Keefe, with a tiger trout he caught on Jade Lake in the Narrow Hills Provincial Park. Brian is a founding member and past president of the Kilpatrick Flyfishers. (Photo by Donna Carlson-O’Keefe)

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Tammy Robert Saskatoon Express “Many of us would probably be better fishermen if we did not spend so much time watching and waiting for the world to become perfect.” — Norman Maclean, author of A River Runs through It. Many years before Brad Pitt brought fly fishing to the silver screen, a small group of local residents were already proudly embracing their passion for the sport.

Saskatoon’s Kilpatrick Flyfishers Club was formed in 1985, not only to practice and promote fly-fishing, but to further the future of fish, as well as research and conservation. Thirty years later, approximately 100 members are in the club, learning and teaching the art and science of fly fishing.

“Fishing of all types gives one a connection with the natural world around us, the environment, the fish, and their habitat and food sources,” said Donna Carlson-

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O’Keefe, president of the Kilpatrick Flyfishers Club. “Many fly-fishers are also spin fishers and ice fishers, but with fly fishing, in order to have much success, you have to pay closer attention to environmental factors. You need to determine what prey the fish are eating and then choose a fly to try to duplicate it.”

Throughout the year, the Kilpatrick Flyfishers Club is involved in a variety of activities aimed at teaching beginners and pros alike.

“During the winter months, we meet to socialize and discuss the latest techniques,” said Carlson-O’Keefe. “At most meetings we have a speaker tell us about topics such as various Saskatchewan water bodies, fisheries research and fish-handling techniques, entomology or fisheries issues. In the early spring, we hold free tying and casting lessons, and as the weather warms up we hit the water for a variety of

fun-filled fish outs.”

Carlson-O’Keefe explains that entomology, meteorology and hydrology are useful subjects for the burgeoning fly fisher to brush up on, as what prey the fish are eating, climatic factors such as cloud cover, wind speed, air and water temperatures, water conditions and the bottom structure of the lake or stream. This knowledge is crucial for a successful fly-fishing experience.

The club will be sharing its knowledge and skills at the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation Sports and Leisure Show, which runs March 3 to March 6 at Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park.

“We will have members tying flies at our booth in Hall B, and talking to folks about our club, fishing in general and, of course, fly-fishing,” said Carlson-O’Keefe.

“We will also be demonstrating fly-casting in the show’s demonstration area once per day.”

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After the Sports and Leisure Show, the Kilpatrick Flyfishing Club will be starting their series of five beginners’ fly-tying lessons, as well as an intensive two-evening introductory fly fishing course, both of which are free for club members.

“It really is a great club, very friendly, with experienced members willing to help out newcomers,” said CarlsonO’Keefe. “We welcome anyone with an interest in fly-fishing, from children to seniors. You can find out more about our club on our website at www.kilpatrickflyfishers.com, or you can talk to some of our members at our booth at the upcoming Saskatoon Wildlife Federation Sports and Leisure Show.”

Hours for the show are March 3 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; March 4 from noon to 9 p.m.; March 5 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and March 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Prairieland Park.

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• At the risk of being misunderstood, anybody else notice the Canadian women’s curling championships has featured a lot of big ends?

• March Madness is around the corner, and Notre Dame is currently ranked 23rd in men’s basketball. Can’t see them in the Great Eight, but maybe the Sweet Sistine.

• Fifty per cent of Canadians are reportedly within $200 a month of being unable to pay their bills. In an unrelated story, Jose Bautista wants $30 million a year.

• With all due respect to the Scotties curling team from Northern Ontario, it doesn’t send a positive message when the back of your shirts say “NO.” • LeBron James was heckled by a woman who is reportedly the seventh-wealthiest female in the world. That’s rich.

• Pablo Sandoval told reporters he reported to spring training with a fat ratio of 17 per cent. But enough about the man’s head.

• A photo finish win by Denny Hamlin broke a Daytona 500 drought for Joe Gibbs going back 23 years. Or as the Chicago Cubs call it, just yesterday.

• Given his latest suspension, I’m wondering where Sabres’ forward Evander Kane learned to play hockey. Boarding school?

• I agree with those who say Ken Griffey Jr.’s Cooperstown plaque should show him with his cap on backwards. Opponents

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• Contrary to popular belief, the next Blue Moon will occur on May 21. It wasn’t last week, when the Jets scored more than three goals.

• Khloe Kardashian said James Harden wasn’t monogamous. An NBA player sleeping with more than one woman?

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• A new study has found running hard boosts a person’s brain power. Finally, an explanation for Cecil Fielder.

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• Chong again: “A report states that Tiger’s back is so bad he can’t sit in a car unless the seat is fully reclined. No wonder he can’t back up without hitting trees and fire hydrants.”

• Torben Rolfsen, on Canadians now being banned from competing on Jeopardy: “When did Gary Bettman start producing the show?”

• Janice Hough, on President Obama nominating Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress: “The GOP would announce plans for an immediate filibuster once they get over the shock of finding Congress HAS a library.”

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• Toronto Maple Leafs goal of the week: Josh Leivo from Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau and Viktor Loov. Honourable mention goes to Byron Froese from Rich Clune and Brad Boyes.

• Rolfsen, on Gronk’s party ship: “The hot tubs make Flint, Michigan’s water look like Source Perrier.”

• Something overheard outside a Trump rally in Las Vegas: “Is this the line for Cirque de Soleil or Trump?”

• From Littlejohn: “Race is a film about Jesse Owens’ performance in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, despite the actions and presence of a terrifying, bullying dictator and his attempts to turn the games into his own personal showcase. But enough about Avery Brundage.”

• If Erik Karlsson was benched every time he gave away the puck, he’d be playing fewer minutes than Chris Neil.

• From Rolfsen: “Americans reacted negatively to the FIFA election process, calling it corrupt, biased and nonsensical, before turning their attention back to the GOP debates.”

• Hough, on new Cleveland coach Hue Jackson saying the Browns are “going to take a stand “with Johnny Manziel: “Right. Their previous stands have worked about as well as Custer’s last one.”

• From Chong: “After defeating Miami last week, the Golden State Warriors were 51-5. They are in the middle of a long road trip in which their next opponents have told their music programmers not to play Hit Me with Your Best Shot.”

• Am I a bad person for not knowing Vince Carter is still playing in the NBA? • Hough, on the Redskins confirming RGIII will not return to Washington next season: “Wonder if the Browns are interested. At worse RGIII could be disappointing without getting arrested.”

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1766 or email tickets@gracewest.ca for tickets. Blake is a ***** five-time award-winning gospel musician.

Easter Ham Supper: Sittings at 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s United Church, 2617 Clarence MARCH 6 Ave. South. Menu includes ham, scalloped potatoes, hot The Bridge City Brass Band presents an afternoon of tradivegetables, salads, pie and beverages. Adults $14, children tional brass band music. Soloists include :Frank Harrington 5-10 years $6 and children under five free. For tickets call on Flugel Horn, Roxanne Inch on Tenor Horn and Harry 306-343-7101 or 306-343-1963.

Jonasson on Euphonium. The concert takes place at Grace Westminster United Church (505 10th St. East) at 2.30 p.m. MARCH 26 Admission is by donation.

The Saskatoon Council on Aging and Caregiver Information and Support presents: Caregiver Forum 2016. Venue: EmMARCH 16 manuel Baptist Church (1636 Acadia Drive, back entrance).

Concert for Hope’s Home. Mayfair United Church (902 33rd 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 (includes lunch).

Street West). Phone 306-382-6446 for information. Tickets available at McNally Robinson and Co-op Food Stores.

MARCH 21-22 Tickets are $20 and $25 at the door. Featured performers The National Association of Federal Retirees, Saskatoon are Stephen Maguire, Codie Prevost and Jay Semko. and Area Branch, are hosting a “55 Drive Alive” Refresher Driving Course. CAA promotes this program for all seniors.

MARCH 26 If you are a member, or spouse of a member, of the Amati Quartet — 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Knox United Church.

Saskatoon and Area Branch, we are encouraging you to Guest artist: Godwin Friesen – piano. For more information, participate by registering for this course. Where: Masonic visit www.amatiquartet.usask.ca. For tickets, call 306-384Hall. When: March 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and March 22 7727. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) The cost is $25. Maximum 30 participants. Call Leslie at 306 373-5812 for more information.

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A Parish Nursing Information Forum will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church (310 Lenore Drive) from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. This is an interchurch event and is open to anyone interested in exploring the role of the Church in health and healing. A panel will discuss the role of the Parish Nurse in the life and ministry of the congregation. For more information or to register, contact p.nursing@sasktel.net.

MARCH 4 Friday Mar. 4,2016, 700PM, Irish ceili, St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 1006 Broadway Ave. $5 entry. www.saskatoonirish. com

MARCH 4-6 Abun-Dance a 5Rhythms movement workshop. Free Flow Dance Centre (224 25th St West) March 4 (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.), March 5 and March 6 (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.) $225 for the full weekend. For the workshop March 4, $30 at the door, if space permits. Tickets available on Pic-a-tic.

MARCH 5 Health Fair for all at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (436 Spadina Cres. East) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes a free child find clinic for all babies and youth includes a photo, fingerprints and booklet. Parents bring two pieces of I.D and child must have health card. For more information, call Laura at 306-229-7846.

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EVERY SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds dances at All Saints Anglican Church, 1801 Lorne Avenue, from October until April. We dance to old time music from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with beginner instruction during the first hour.

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FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings at 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month except when there is a holiday. If so, meetings are on the second Monday. **** University Non-Academic Retirees Association meets for coffee at 10:30 a.m. at Smitty’s in Market Mall. All former support staff who have retired from the U of S are invited to attend.

Want a chance to develop and practice your French & English communication & leadership skills in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment? Visit Inspiration bilingue Toastmasters Club from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. Meetings are at Le Rendez-vous francophone - 308 Fourth Ave. North, second floor. For more information, visit http://inspirationbiFIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH lingue.toastmastersclubs.org/ Left Behind by Suicide is a drop-in support group for EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. Located at The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends in Saskatoon has a W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 4th Ave. North, 7:30 p.m. support circle using integrative healing based on the teachto 9 p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, ing of Bruno Groening open to all without charge. Contact email leftbehind@sasktel.net. circle.saskatoon@gmail.com, 306-664-3331. ***** FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness SECOND SATURDAY EVERY MONTH meetings will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. EdMemory Writers — September to June, 10 a.m. to noon wards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair at the Edwards Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue. Share the accessible). If you have a loved one or friend with a mental events and memories of your life in a relaxed and friendly illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol atmosphere. For more information, call Neva Bayliss at at 306-249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306306-343-0256 or Hilda Epp at 306-382-2446.

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Love to Sing? Join the Saskatoon Choral Society. No auditions. 6:45 p.m. at Grace Westminster Church (505 10th Street East). The startup is Jan. 5. ***** Magic City Chorus (women’s 4 part a cappella harmony) MARCH 8 rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at St. Paul’s Public Presentation entitled: Concerns About Assisted Death United Church, Egbert Avenue, in Sutherland at 7 p.m. New And In Support of Palliative Care by Dr. Vivian Walker. 6:30 members welcome! Check out magiccitychorus.ca for more to 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Hospital (Pylypchuk Hall). RSVP: information. Contact y.jaspar@shaw.ca.

306-655-5808 (leave a message). ***** Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Bazaar MARCH 9 and Bistro, located in the basement of Grace-Westminster The Canadian Club of Saskatoon will host Senator Lillian United Church, located at 505 10th Street East. 11 a.m. - 6 Dyck who will be speaking at the Saskatoon Sheraton p.m.

Cavalier about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. ***** Registration is 11:30 for a hot buffet dinner at noon. MemSpirit of the West 616550 Toastmasters Club. Come and bers: $20. Non-members: $25. St. Mary’s Oskayak Dance have some fun and learn speaking and leadership skills.

Troupe will be performing. Call Laura at 306-229-7846 for The club meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospitality information and tickets.

Room of Great Western Brewing Company. Follow the red MARCH 11-13 fence on south side of building through the gate up the stairs into the building.

Big Sky Artists, 2016 Annual Art Show and Sale. March 11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; March 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LAST TUESDAY EVERY MONTH and March 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Grace Westminster Dizziness and Balance Support Group will meet from 7 p.m.

Church Auditorium (10th Street and Eastlake Avenue). to 8 p.m. at LifeMark Health Centre, 3907 Eighth St. East.

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

SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH Renters of Saskatoon and area meet. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

St Thomas Wesley United Church, Lower Hall (808 20th St. West). ROSA supports renters and shares information to work towards better, affordable, and safe rental housing for all. Child-minding available. Ring doorbell for elevator access. For further information contact: 306-657-6100, or email renters@classiclaw.ca.

TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS Country Farms Marketplace at Confederation Mall, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indoor marketplace located across from Urban Planet. The Marketplace features home cooked lunch, desserts, pies, preserves and other amazing food as well as hand crafted items and home based business vendors. ***** Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages are

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Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursdays 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., and Saturdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group meets every month except July and August at 7:30 p.m. in the W. A. Edwards Family Centre, across from the Saskatoon Funeral Home. For more information call Murray Hill at 306-2425893 or email murraydhill@me.com.

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. For more information, visit www.thefriendshipforce.org. To attend a meeting contact Lynne Stade at 306-933-4835 or lstade@shaw.ca.

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Resporados support group for people with breathing difficulties taking place at 1:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church (33rd Street West).

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, Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information including locations visit www.oa.org.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Bridge City Senioraction Inc: Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration is $20, drop-in fee is $2. For information, call Sheila at 306-9318053 or Kathy at 306-244-0587.

EVERY THIRD SATURDAY Saskatoon Oldtimers Association’s monthly meeting.

Parkville Manor (625 25th Street East), Reception at the main door between 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The association looks after the Log Cabin at the Exhibition. New members needed. For more information, contact Lloyd at 306-3824915 or Laura at 306-373-1861.

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First Annual Athabasca Basin Security Homegrown Hockey Heroes Night

The Saskatoon Blades are celebrating Saskatchewan hockey heroes. Come out and see 7 time Stanley Cup champion Bryan Trottier Bryan Trottier will be there for autographs and photos throughout the game.

After the game, join Bryan for a performance at Fionn MacCool’s!

vs Saturday, March 5 • Puck drop at 7:05 pm • SaskTel Centre

$ 5 ket

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For game day tickets, contact ticketmaster.ca or SaskTel Centre box office. For season ticket information, call the Saskatoon Blades office at 306-975-8844. SASKATOONBLADES.COM