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Blades’ new GM Priestner prepared for new role with team

Colin Priestner wants to be judged by the Saskatoon Blades’ results, not by his last name (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) Darren Steinke Saskatoon Express t is a conversation that is burned in Colin Priestner’s head regarding how big the rebuild was going to be for the Saskatoon Blades.

In early September 2013, Priestner’s father, Mike, purchased the charter Western Hockey League franchise in the aftermath of the club hosting that year’s Memorial Cup tournament. A week before the sale officially went through, Mike and Colin were in San Jose, Calif., visiting family friend Todd McLellan, who was the head coach of the National Hockey League’s Sharks at that time.

During the visit, the trio discussed the Priestner family’s looming acquisition of the Blades. McLellan, who is now the head coach of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, gave his thoughts on what would

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be a great plan in building a major junior franchise. He had been the head coach and general manager of the Swift Current Broncos from 1994 to 2000.

The veteran bench boss proceeded to address the reality of the situation the Priestners were facing.

“I just recall him (McLellan) saying like, ‘I’m just warning you guys this is going to be five years of pain,’” said Priestner, whose club was 26-42-4 last season, missing the playoffs for a third straight year. “I never forgot that expression.

“I just hoped that when we left that (meeting) hopefully we can make it three years of pain or four or something. It was painful at times the last three years, but I also think we’ve learned a lot.”

That meeting was Priestner’s first big introduction to hockey, where he wasn’t

just observing the game as a fan.

After his father officially purchased the Blades, Priestner became the team’s managing partner, which saw him move from his hometown of Edmonton to Saskatoon.

In late June of this year, Priestner became the Blades general manager, when the club’s head coach and general manager Bob Woods elected to return to the NHL as an assistant coach with the Buffalo Sabres.

In a period of three years, Priestner went from not having a whole lot of interaction with hockey to being the youngest general manager in the WHL at age 32.

A couple of family members had more links to the game and the league. Mike was a WHL goalie in the mid-1970s, while Priestner’s younger brother, James, played four full seasons in the WHL ending in 2011. During that time he played

for the Kamloops Blazers, Brandon Wheat Kings and Prince George Cougars.

The sport Priestner excelled at as an athlete growing up was tennis. He participated in the Canadian National Junior Tennis Championships in 2000 and 2002.

He played two years on scholarship in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s division one ranks with Eastern Illinois University.

Following those two campaigns, he returned to Edmonton to pursue a career as a singer and songwriter, and released an album in 2005 and another in 2006.

When sales sagged on the second album, Priestner went to work for his family’s automobile company. He spent eight years in the automobile industry and was the general manager of a number of dealerships at the end of that run.

“It was a good preparing ground,” he said about getting ready for life in the hockey industry. “I think all businesses have a lot of similarities especially when you are dealing with people.

“It taught me how to deal with a variety of people from mechanics to sales people to finance people to accountants.

You really learn how to deal with all different types of people.

“In this business, you have players who are outgoing. You have players who are shy. You have coaches who are outgoing. Some people burn a little hot. Some people you need to warm up a little bit.”

Working in the automotive industry gave Priestner another key experience, which was stepping into a field of work as the boss’s son. It was an obvious situation he would encounter when he became the managing partner with the Blades.

When he took on the title of general manager, some fans said the only reason Priestner had that job was because he was the boss’s son. A couple of those comments appeared on the Blades Facebook page, and Priestner has dealt with that reaction out in public.

“You have to have a thick skin,” said Priestner, who is enrolled in the Business of Hockey MBA program at Athabasca University. “I am an easy target being a young guy whose family owns the team.

“I honestly felt the same way in the car business, when I was working for dealerships that the family owned.

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Bob Cole is coming to SasThe announcement that Cole katoon to participate in Thank will be in the city is another nice you, Mr. Hockey day on Sept. touch for what will be a memo25. That’s the day when we will rable day. The Saskatoon Blades pay tribute to Gordie Howe and have done an incredible job in his family. making the day happen.

In the case of Howe and It will be a celebration of Cole, perhaps it is a bit of a Howe’s life and legacy. Gordie stretch to say one legend is honand Colleen Howe’s ashes will ouring another. As the song says, be interred at the Howe statue Howe was the greatest of them outside the SaskTel Centre in all. Cole may not be the greatest a private ceremony before the Editor to ever sit behind a mic, but he public events begin. is right up there.

The celebratory part of the day will Some of Cole’s famous calls can be begin at noon in the SaskTel parking lot found on YouTube. Somebody put together with a tailgate party. In addition to the usual a 10-minute compilation of just his “Scores! tailgate things, there will be performances Wow! Oh Babies.” There are approximately by country music artists Brody Siebert and 250 Oh Babies in the video. Who would lis- Brock Andrews. ten to more than the first four or five, I don’t Doors to the arena will open at 1 p.m. know. (Note: I figured there were about four Courtesy of the Hockey Hall of Fame, per 10 seconds and did the math.) trophies Howe won during his career will be Cole has called Stanley-Cup winning and on display. The pre-game ceremony begins Olympic gold-medal winning goals. I didn’t at 2 p.m. and opening faceoff at 2:25 for a know he had done the CBC radio broadcast game between the Blades and the Swift Curfor the Summit Series in 1972. His call in rent Broncos. It is the Blades’ home-opener. the aftermath of the winning goal is epic.

When they hit the ice, the Blades will “The team pours over the boards, they’re be wearing tribute jerseys. They will be mobbing Henderson! They love him!” auctioned off with the proceeds going to the Cole’s calls are so legendary that there is Gordie Howe Alzheimer’s Fund. They are an app featuring 40 of them. Called the Bob beauties.

Cole Soundboard, it is available on iTunes The Blades also announced last week for $1.19. that they have teamed up with the Saskatoon In a 2015 interview with the St. John’s Minor Hockey Association for the “Gordie Telegram when the app was released, Cole Howe Player of the Year Award.” It will be said the Oh Baby! was part of his day-toawarded to a player graduating from midget day language. hockey each year, who displays on and off “My daughter Megan worked ice excellence and leadership, similar to with Hockey Night in Canada in Toronto in Howe’s. The Blades will award a $1,000 the control room during the playoffs, and scholarship to the winner. somebody said something about the ‘Oh In addition, the 50/50 draw during baby!’ thing and (she) said ‘Are you kidthe game will be operated by the Zone G ding? Dad says that around the kitchen.

Saskatoon Red Wings, with a portion of the “It’s a habit I have, I suppose. If I spill proceeds going to the Quinn Stevenson Mesomething, I’d say ‘Oh baby, now....’ But it morial Fund. Quinn was a former Saskatoon happened in a hockey game and I’m stuck Red Wing who was killed in a car accident with it.” in 2013.

Clearly Cole doesn’t say the same thing It promises to be a memorable day. Get as me when he spills something. He might your tickets early.

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avid Suzuki is an tract next? Who will audiences author, broadcaster, like? But our choices usually scientist, world leader take into consideration what’s in sustainable energy, envihappening in the marketplace ronmental advocate and a and who’s on the best-selling believer in the truth of nature. list,” said Covello.

But when audiences visit “My first contact with DaThe Word on the Street on vid Suzuki was in April. I put Sept. 18 in Saskatoon, they in a request and he answered will find out that Suzuki is a quite quickly. He was espegrandfather and a storyteller cially pleased that I wanted who has written 19 children’s him to present twice, one of books. them being in our Treasure IsPeople In his book, Letters to land children’s tent. Not many My Grandchildren, Suzuki know he has written as many writes “I thought fatherhood was the wonderful children’s books as he has.” greatest experience of my life — until Suzuki will be at the Brave New grandchildren arrived.” He then sets out World Tent at 11 a.m., discussing Letters to tell young people to approach their to My Grandchildren, which was pubgeneration with courage, conviction and lished in May 2015 and is a recollection passion. of stories about his own childhood and “Our visitors are going to listen to the advice and inspiration he shares with two presentations that are more intimate, his own grandchildren. more personal and more family-conHe will move over to the Treasure nected than anything they’ve heard or Island tent to discuss There’s a Barnlearned about David Suzuki before,” said yard in My Bedroom, a story where a Mary Jane Covello, executive director of boy and a girl embark on an incredible Saskatoon’s book and magazine festival. journey. The book is designed to teach The Word on the Street 2016 has atthe youngsters about what truly exists tracted 52 authors, most of whom will around them. present for at least half an hour and some Yann Martel, the internationally who will present for an hour, all in five known author living in Saskatoon, was large tents located in and around the responsible for securing one of the festiCivic Square between City Hall and the val’s leading lights, Dr. Norman Doidge, Frances Morrison Library. The presenta- who will discuss the brain’s way of healtions run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., all for ing in his session at 1:30 p.m. free.

Martel met the Canadian-born Doidge This is the sixth time that Saskatoon at a book festival in Brisbane, Australia, has embraced The Word on the Street nine years ago and “when I wrote to him and for five of them, Covello has been this year. Norman said he had time to the executive director. work Saskatoon into his schedule. ”I like to think when last session clos“Anyone over 50 years of age will be es on Sunday afternoon, I begin to think interested in his neuroplasticity approach about next year’s festival. Who do we at- and the ways to remain healthy if you

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READ, MS Society do same good work, but in new location Ned Powers Saskatoon Express READ Saskatoon and the Saskatchewan division of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada have entered into a space-sharing, ground-level arrangement which will provide easier accessibility for the clients of the two community services organizations.

Sheryl Harrow-Yurach, executive director of READ, and Erin Kuan, president of both the Saskatchewan and Manitoba division of MS, are overjoyed with a new location at Central Park Common — #2 – 706 Duchess Street.

Kuan has a good working knowledge of both organizations’ requirements because she is past president of READ. The MS branch had been in a space on Quebec Avenue since Kuan arrived in their office in 1989. READ had been on the third floor of the Avenue building when HarrowYurach joined them in 1994 and in recent times was located on a third-floor space on 22nd Street.

Kuan said the MS organization “started looking for a space about a year ago. We saw there was a trend in space-sharing, we wanted to reduce the cost of operations and provide more money for the people we need to help.”

Harrow-Yurach said a ground-floor space was a necessity and “as we looked, we understood the need for organizations to work together, how to share expenses and find a space that you couldn’t afford on your own.”

The space they have rented was once the home of Labelle’s Alternator and Starter Repair Shop.

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we first walked in,” said Kuan, “but there were wide, open spaces and looked like they could easily be adapted to what each of us needed.”

Important was that the building is a stone’s throw from the bus stop at Seventh Avenue and Duchess Street. And there were up to 25 parking spaces in front or behind the facility.

Charles Olfert became the architect, Mike Stensrud became the contractor and they fashioned an office concept which would increase the opportunities for collaboration.

READ has a staff of eight, while MS has a staff of five.

READ gained space to train volunteers, have meetings between tutors and learners, as well as having somewhere to hold workshops for the financial and family literacy groups. Similarly, MS required a place to manage its programs and services as well as organizing the two major fundraisers of the year.

The challenges came at a time when both were in the middle of fundraising.

The annual MS Walk is held in May and this year’s event raised $200,000.

Kuan says the walks attract newly diagnosed to “our family” and have been rallying points. Next on the list is the MS Bike Ride, which will probably raise another $200,000 when it is held at Waskesiu on Sept. 17.

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Honoured this year were Bobby Cote as the PGI Lions’ Learner Achievement Award winner and his coach, Dale Clark, who has been a volunteer tutor since 2014.

Cote, a member of the Saulteaux First Nation, came to the learning program in 2015 and is now taking adult education classes.

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what things mean. I can’t thank READ Saskatoon or my tutor Dale more for what I am getting. I feel happy, joyful and proud of who I am,” Cote said.

Clark, a union representative, joined READ because “I have seen firsthand how employment opportunities can be limited by the lack of literacy skills. These were skilled, hard-working, knowledgeable people whose opportunities were limited not by their job skills or motivation or knowledge but only by their reading and writing challenges. I felt I could be part of the solution. Volunteering with READ has been a great experience for me.”

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Stranger Things occur at Expo The Saskatoon Comic & Entertainment Expo will have cos-players of all types (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

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Saskatoon Express wo members of the hit summer series, Stranger Things, will be among the celebrities attending the Saskatoon Comic & Entertainment Expo.

Stranger Things is described as an American supernatural horror, science fiction web television series.

Released in July, it because an immediate hit with viewers and critics. By the end of August, Netflix announced it had renewed the series for nine episodes in 2017.

Randall P. Havens and Shannon Purser have recurring roles in the series and both will be at the Saskatoon Expo on Sept. 17-18 at Prairieland Park.

Landing two actors from a show that took the summer by storm was a coup for Expo organizers. Havens and Purser, like the other featured guests, will participate in panel discussions and photo/autograph sessions. Panel discussions are included in the ticket price, while there is an extra charge for photos and autographs.

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from the original Star Wars Trilogy. She is said to be an incredible storyteller at these events.

Harry Potter fans will take delight with the announcement last week that Tom Felton will be in attendance. He is known to muggles and wizards around the world as the villain people hate to love — Draco Malfoy.

Among the other special guests will be Bob Morley of The 100. Garrett Wang will share his experiences from his role in Star Trek: Voyager. James Masters brings to the panel discussions from a body of work including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ghost of the Robot, Angel, Superman/Doomsday and Smallville.

Voice actor Laura Bailey has worked on Dragonball Z, Infamous Second Son, Lego Batman 2 & 3. Travis Willingham, another voice actor, will share his experiences from Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, X-Men and Iron Man. There will be more than 30 artists/creators at the event, in addition to renowned cos-players and vendors galore. One of the coolest things is seeing your next-door neighbour dressed like you have never seen him/her before.

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Sask. authors well represented

(Continued from page 3) t 12:30, Bif Naked will appeal to the music crowd and her memoir, I, Bificus, tells of a courageous survivor of a cancer battle she waged in 2008-09. She will later share the stage at 3 p.m. with Carmen Aguirre, each dealing with stories about healing from trauma.

Jane O’Connor, the author, and Robin Preiss Glasser, the illustrator, will give two talks, focussing on the amazing appeal of their Fancy Nancy children’s books.

Saskatchewan authors will get their time and space. Arthur Slade of Saskatoon will work three programs — one with Robert J. Sawyer about genre fiction at 11 a.m., another with Edward Willett about Prairie Magic at 3:30 p.m. and a third with Alice Kuipers at 4:30 p.m., which examines lessons on how to promote yourself online.

Slade has used a wide array of backgrounds for his novels and Flickers, his newest release, is the second where he has adopted a Prairie background.

“I grew up on a ranch near Cypress Hills and it is a location which can inspire you to write magical stories,” said Slade. “Flickers is a dark suspense novel which is set in 1913. My other book with a Prairie backdrop, Dust, was set in the 1930s and it gave me a chance to capture the feeling of growing up on the Prairies.”

Slade enjoys the festival on two counts.

“It is a great opportunity to celebrate our rich reading and writing heritage. On a more personal note, I love hearing about all the new books, adding them to my ‘to be read’ list.”

Graham Addley has been on the festival board for six years, including the last two as president, and he’s delighted to be in the mix. He was originally approached by festival founders, Bob Calder and Jerry Haigh, and said the festival is better than everything he ever envisioned.

“I always considered Saskatchewan as a little island of literacy. We have more writers who can punch away above their weight in Canada. With a festival like this, we do have something to celebrate,” said Addley.

“I loved reading as a boy growing up in Loon Lake, pursued an English degree at university and had dreams of being a writer. The first time I met Yann Martel, he was the writer-inresidence at the Saskatoon public library and, ironically, I was his last appointment. Look at him now! An international writer, he and his wife are parents of four and they decided to live in Saskatoon because it is the right size and you always get to know your neighbours.”

Addley is soon to find out whether some Martel magic rubbed off on him.

He’s putting the finishing touches on his first novel and hopes to have it published in the New Year.

Volunteerism and sponsorship are two key ingredients to the Saskatoon festival. There are 125 volunteers, many of them challenged in the quick set-ups which begin Saturday at 5 a.m. and the take-down which begins right after the final session.

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Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express one was Tara Conner’s beauty pageant smile. Miss USA 2006 was sitting solemnly at a table with camera lights flashing all around her. She had become big news for the wrong reason.

Connner had failed a drug test mandated by the Miss Universe Organization. News reports at the time said the 20-year-old had tested positive for cocaine, heroin and crystal meth.

Donald Trump stood at the podium on that December 2006 day. He was the coowner of the Miss Universe Organization at the time. It would have been so easy and so popular for Trump to strip Conner of her crown. Why wouldn’t he make an example of her?

“I believe, after speaking with Tara, that she could do a tremendous service to young people,” Trump said at the news conference.

“She has agreed to go into rehab. She knows if she makes even the slightest mistake from here on, she will be immediately replaced.”

Conner wanted the second chance, but didn’t like the idea of going to a treatment centre.

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rehab. For me that was failure, being weak.

It wasn’t me,” she said on the video made for the treatment centre.

The people at the centre weren’t like her.

“I think the stigma attached to alcoholism and addiction definitely was a struggle for me to get past. I looked to the 80-year-old woman to the right of me and said, ‘that’s not me.’ and then I looked to the left and saw this girl who had bruises on her face and scratches from bar fights. ‘Well it’s not me,’ but what I related to was the stories and the emotions they had and the feelings they were discussing.

“I didn’t realize it affects everyone. I didn’t know this disease does not discriminate. It goes after everyone, including Miss USA apparently,” she said with a laugh on a video.

In addition to modelling and acting careers, Conner works as a public advocacy consultant for those in recovery. She will be the guest speaker at a Recovery Day celebration dinner in Saskatoon on Sept. 21.

“I really hope we can change the views on alcoholics and addicts. People need to understand this is a disease. It is not necessarily a choice. When you realize you have a problem, then you realize you have a choice.

If you work on yourself and keep sobriety your No. 1 priority, and you are always honest and let people know exactly where you are and how you are feeling, the struggle gets less and less, and then you just start living.”

Wendy Gore-Hickman, the founder of Addiction Recovery Saskatoon and a person in recovery, said the advocacy movement is rightfully moving away from talking about the devastating effects of addiction into showing people recovery is possible.

“What we have to do is say, ‘I am the face of addiction,’” Gore-Hickman said. “There are two million Canadians in long-term stable recovery. They did have a problem with alcohol and drugs but they don’t now.

I asked for help, got it and now my life is wonderful. We hear stories of drug and alcohol devastation all the time; we don’t need to hear about those anymore. We need to hear that people get better.”

Some of those stories will be shared at a Saskatoon Recovery Day dinner on Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at TCU Place. Tickets are $75 each, with a table of eight costing $575. Tickets are available at www.apask. org, by emailing Wendy at wendygh@shaw. ca, phoning Wendy at 306-221-3078 or calling Brenda at 306-241-8222.

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Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express arie Gould has seen a lot of change on 33rd Street during her 25 years of business in the Mayfair neighbourhood. Now is the best of times, she said.

Gould opened Best Buy Esthetics approximately 25 years ago and Spa Academy about 15 years later. Her businesses are located in the strip mall between avenues E and F. “I have seen lots come and go but now they are coming to stay,” she said. “What I have seen come in in the last few years is more vintage shops — vintage clothing, vintage furniture.

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“We are seeing the changes. Businesses are taking more care with their front properties/facades being changed. We are taking more pride in our neighbourhood and it really shows with people taking care of their buildings now. There is some to come, but definitely the change is quite noticeable.”

The neighbourhood is made up of restaurants, shops, services and a Safeway store.

Gould cited the formation of a business improvement district (BID) as a major stepping stone in 33rd Street’s evolution. A BID is formed when business owners in an area of the city work together to make their area more vibrant and attractive to consumers.

“It is a way for retailers to speak with one voice and collaborate,” said Gould,

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who is co-chair of the BID. Earlier this year, the BID was able to convince the city not to turn the street into a four-lane road. The city agreed, designating 33rd Street as a minor artery. The designation means on-street parking spaces would not be eliminated as merchants feared.

The street will have a chance to show off on Sept. 17, when it hosts its fourth annual street fair. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day, the street will be closed from Avenue C to Avenue F. “The 33rd Street Fair is definitely a turning point for us in getting the businesses more involved,” Gould said. “We have more vendors this year than we have had in the past. The fair is definitely bringing the

business community together.”

Among the highlights of the day are live music from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., food trucks, a kidsville and the Christies Mayfair Bakery’s oven. The wood-burning oven was purchased in Europe a year ago and will be set up on the street.

“You can have your pizza delivered to your hand right out of the oven,” Gould said.

She said the event isn’t designated as a sidewalk sale, but said many businesses will be out on the street as well as numerous vendors.

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Priestner had actually been handling a lot of the general manager duties after the Blades parted ways with veteran head coach and general manager Lorne Molleken in late March 2014. Since that time, Priestner has had a big hand in scouting the league, making trades and overseeing the Blades selections in the bantam draft.

When Woods came on board, he focused a large amount of his time on coaching, which resulted in Priestner staying active with general manager’s duties.

“For me, it doesn’t feel like a huge difference now just because I feel like I’ve been doing a lot of this job already,” he said. “It is different in terms of the expec-

tations and the pressure and all that stuff.”

With that said, Priestner is aware of what the optics looked like, when he became the Blades general manager.

“If I was a fan of the team, and they weren’t winning, I’d be skeptical of anyone in the job. All I ask of people is to give us a chance to show what we can do. We have a very experienced staff that I have surrounded myself with. Judge us by the results, that is all we ask.”

One of the key staffers Priestner has on board is head coach Dean Brockman.

Brockman had a storied run coaching the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League at the junior A level before becoming a Blades assistant coach in 2014.

It is widely viewed that Brockman’s appointment as a WHL head coach was long overdue.

“He (Brockman) connects with everybody, because he is such a good person,” said Priestner. “I think he understands the junior hockey player in a special way. I think that is important for our kids to have a guy that knows the struggles of a junior player.”

The Blades coaching staff was filled out with new assistants in Saskatoon products Bryce Thoma and Ryan Keller, while long-time veteran assistant coach Jerome Engele is returning for another campaign.

Priestner has also grown in his job along with former athletic therapist Steve Hildebrand. Hildebrand became the club’s assistant general manager after Molleken was released and now holds the title of associate general manager. Priestner views Hildebrand has his right-hand man.

After missing the playoffs for three straight years, Priestner is looking forward

to achieving more tangible results from the club’s rebuild this coming season. This will be the first campaign where players from the first two bantam drafts he oversaw will be eligible to play in the league on a full-time basis at the same time.

Overall, Priestner said returning to the post-season is his big goal this season.

“Our singular focus now is to be in the playoffs,” said Priestner. “We have the group to do it. I think we have the core of a very good team here, and a team with a good mix.

“In previous years when I said we hoped to make playoffs, it was more of a hope, and everything would have to go right. Now we have depth. It is a big difference for us.”

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So says Arla Gustafson, CEO of Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital Foundation (RUHF), when asked why her organization’s flagship Royal Ball continues to sell out year after year. The annual event implements an amusing new theme each year, aimed at inspiring ticket-holders to get into the spirit of the evening through costume.

This year’s theme is the Royal Twisted Tea Party, described as a melding of Oz and Wonderland, where Dorothy and Toto meet Alice and the White Rabbit. Seating is limited and the event typically sells out early.

“Each year I try to think of a theme that allows for good costume choices, great decorating ideas and that can be used somehow in the menu,” said Shari Bedient, chair of the RUHF Ball committee for the past seven years. “The guests attending the ball love dressing up in the theme of the ball. I would say that 90 per cent will come in costume and 10 per cent will come in black tie.”

Bedient, who grew up in Saskatoon, has worked with a number of local charities over the years. She says she picks charities she feels passionate about and that make a difference to the city she loves. The RUHF, which she describes as doing “amazing work,” certainly fits into her mandate.

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our foundation; and help to spread the word on how priorities will impact patient care at RUH,” said Gustafson. “The Great ER Campaign is raising $20 million over three years and our events make up $4 million of that campaign goal. So they’re pretty important.”

Profits from this year’s Royal Ball will go towards the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to decrease RUH emergency room waiting times.

In 2016, the Saskatoon Health Region predicts more than 60,000 patients will come to RUH for emergency care. Fiftythree per cent of all patients admitted to RUH are admitted through the ER. Shifting demographics and a growing Saskatchewan population are putting pressure on an infrastructure that was primarily developed 30 years ago.

Proceeds from the Royal Twisted Tea Party will go towards equipment such as the newest technology for pharmacy, with the plan being to purchase and build in a medication dispensary unit right in the RUH ER. “This will be connected to our main pharmacy on the fourth floor, making medications closer to where they are needed for patients in ER,” said Gustafson.

“That’s better for patients, the medical teams and ultimately faster response times.

This is just one item.”

Donor support for RUHF’s ER Campaign will also assist in the eventual expansion of the hospital’s ER; create a new Adult Emergency Department in the future Children’s Hospital; purchase necessary beds, monitors and equipment, and go towards the acquisition of a dedicated CT scanner.

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Bidding on the three experience packages opened on Sept. 8 online at www.32auctions.com/royaltwistedteaparty.

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I got involved in any sporting We have baseball playoffs game being played. Because approaching, the World Cup our town was small, we didn’t of hockey and, of course, the have football or hockey. We start of the National Football did manage to put a baseball League. team together every now and Even though it doesn’t look then if we mixed it with male good for the Saskatchewan and female players. However, Roughriders doesn’t mean at least at the time, most of the I’m going to stop cheering for girls were more interested in Columnist them. As a matter of fact I’ll careers. be cheering louder. Sports has Our big game was volalways played a major part in my life. leyball and many of the students would Indeed my real-life heroes are athletes. come and cheer us on. I wasn’t the best But, I’ve wondered whatever happened athlete, but I was never picked last in any to small-town local sports heroes. sport. In fact, when I had my chance to After leaving our Northern trap line, I pick the next player I would find who I was placed in an Indian residential school. thought would be picked last and take him I was one of the lucky ones because that because he most often played the hardest. whole “beat the Indian out of the Indian” Today, I’m at an age (and don’t say too was being phased out. old) where I am more of a fan than a parAfter less than a month in this soticipant. I’m not a vocal fan, but I would called school, I was placed in a day sit on the bleachers and think to myself “if school. This was a school on my home I was younger, that punk would never get reserve where the students attended away with that.” classes during the day but were allowed to Being active in sports is not only go home after school. healthy, but it could set the course on Once again I was lucky because how a person leads their life. Sports helps the day school was phased out and the younger people to play as a team. That is students were bussed to the closest town. unless one wants to play ping pong.

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When I went back to my home reserve, At the time, I didn’t speak English, but I noticed sports is still an important part that doesn’t matter in sports. of the community. This is where I found I was placed in elementary classes, but some of my local sports heroes I used to I will never forget some of the students look up to. Most are parents and grandwho were in high school. I attended every parents now, while some are coaches sporting game in our little town even or wearing a referee’s jersey. It’s good though I was too young to play. I would to know they are still role models for look at the older students and be inspired younger players. Go Riders. by some of the athletes. There were sevKNCREE@gmail.com

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ast week our former Don’t Kill Me, Her Memory deputy premier was senWill, while Johnny Cash serenadtenced to a large fine and a ed the Hair of the Dog in Sunday one-year licence suspension after Mornin’ Comin’ Down. he was caught drinking and drivAt least those last two appear ing east of Regina in August. to have some effort put into Don McMorris sat in a writing the lyrics. Today’s songs Regina courtroom receiving his about booze sound like some guy sentence, as elsewhere in Regina with a guitar trying to figure out two little boys and their mom what chorus line drunken country got ready to bury their father and boys will shout the loudest in the husband, 37-year-old Tanner hometown bar.

Columnist Kaufmann. He was killed by an Not that there’s anything alleged drunk driver as he stood wrong with that. If you haven’t by the side of the road with his new puppy. had a super fun night in a bar, singing loudly We’ve talked about drunk driving quite and drunkenly with your best friends, I feel a bit in this space, so forgive me for having sorry for you. But why do so many of these one more column on the issue. songs have to involve moving vehicles?

Let’s be clear from the outset — there Look, save your cards and emails. I am are a significant number of complex factors not blaming country music wholly for the contributing in various combinations to the drinking and driving problem in Saskatchdrinking and driving epidemic in Saskatch- ewan. I appreciate that there are plenty of ewan. really good country music songs about Much to my chagrin, I have a countrysummertime and cowboy boots and grid music lover in my family, who loves to crank roads that don’t evoke binge drinking. But his playlist at top volume. Without a word seriously, since alcohol seems to be rather of a lie, here is the list of songs that played, popular theme, why can’t we get a country one after another, one morning in my house: song about being drunk in the back of a taxi?

Hold My Beer; Day-Drinking; Drunk on a Or better yet, a country song about not drinkPlane, and Beer in the Headlights. ing until one blacks out?

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What I learned through 15 years of public office is that if open dialogue is allowed, positions can change. I had the good fortune to be able to express my views relating to a few gay rights issues with a very patient gay man who listened to my comments, countered my opinions without attacking me, and thus changed my mind. The same is said for mentors within the indigenous community who politely explained their positions without hostility, which led to my respect and understanding of their needs and rights.

We have taken sensitivity to language and political correctness to the point of censorship. Consequently, we have communities simmering with anger as witnessed by the venom spewed on social media after the recent tragic death of a young indigenous man. A line is drawn in the sand with a camp on either side.

None want to hear what the others have to say. The blowback on this could be horrendous over the next year or so. It’s “you or me,” but not “we” scenario.

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• Why would the nine restricted free agents, including flashy Johnny Gaudreau, play in the tournament?

• From Torben Rolfsen: “If Team North America meets Canada or USA in the elimination round, will we hear one of the anthems twice?”

• Janice Hough, on Tiger Woods saying he will return to competitive golf in October at the Safeway Open in Napa: “Makes sense; then he can go wine-tasting on his weekend off.”

• TC Chong, on Tiger’s comeback in October: “Get ready for another round of ‘Tiger withdraws’ jokes.”

• From the Captain Obvious file: The trouble with Canadian men’s soccer is simple. The best athletes in the country choose other sports and always have and always will.

• Can you imagine the Saskatchewan Roughriders going into next season in their fancy new stadium without Darian Durant?

KK091204 Karen • From Rolfsen: “Cam Newton was

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• Hough, on ESPN saying the SF 49ers hold the 2016 distinction of being the NFL’s worst team: “And the Cleveland Browns are thinking, ‘What are we, chopped liver?’”

• From Bill Littlejohn: “Bruce Miller’s altercation that ultimately got him booted from the 49ers was precluded by a dispute over a sandwich. You can get the full details in his upcoming memoir From Cold Cuts to Being Cut Cold.”

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• Chong, on Mansbridge announcing his retirement would coincide with Canada’s 150th birthday: “Yes, they will be the same age at that time.”

• Rolfsen, on Germany, Norway and Slovenia all qualifying in hockey for the 2018 Olympics: “And if the NHL players don’t go, that might be the medal podium.”

• Hough, on the New York Mets signing Tim Tebow to a minor league contract: “Is it for his baseball ability? Or are they hoping to get God on their side for a potential playoff run?”

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Third Avenue United Church closer to being heritage property

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Last week, the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) said it supports city council requesting city administration to begin the process of designating the church as a heritage property.

“The church represents a legacy of buildings in Saskatoon that reflect the aspirations of the city’s early citizens and it played a central role in Canada’s cultural, social and political life,” Lesley Anderson, director of Planning and Development, said in a news release.

Construction of the church began in 1911. It has been the location for many historic events during the past century.

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“While the property owner isn’t pursuing a designation of the church at this time, the building has and does face changes in ownership,” Anderson said. “This reality poses a potential risk to its character-defining elements, its future use and viability.”

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SEPTEMBER 15 The Saskatoon Nature Society welcomes members and non-members to their September monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Biology lecture theatre Rm 106 (near the big dinosaurs) U of S campus. This month’s speaker is Doug Porteous, who has been Manager of Community Development with the Meewasin Valley Authority. The evening will end with a Q and A followed by homemade cookies, tea and coffee and a chance to meet people who value and like to discuss nature. Everyone is welcome to attend and it is free of charge. Information about the Society is available at www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca.

SEPTEMBER 16 Brian McAreavy is a Saskatoon blues artist who has travelled the circuit and worked with heavyweights like Tom Jackson, Pinetop Perkins and David Honeyboy Edwards. 9 p.m. The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. Tickets - $15 for SJS members, $20 for non-members.

SEPTEMBER 17 Louis Christ leads the 18-piece Stone Frigate Big Band, Robyn Knight is the vocalist, and the repertoire ranges from the Big Band favourites of the 1940s to some modern-day favorites. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets - $17 for SJS members, $20 for non-members. ***** Charles Richard-Hamelin was the first Canadian to place at the International Chopin Competition and he will deliver his 2015 award-winning performance, Chopin’s Concerto for Piano No. 2 in his Saskatoon Symphony debut. Maestro Eric Paetkau leads the orchestra through Canadian Andrew Staniland’s Voyageur and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major. 7:30 p.m. TCU Place. Tickets range from $66 to $36.

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Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous,vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered, and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

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The annual Sask. Senior Fitness Association’s Sunday Social will be held at the Army and Navy Air Force Veterans’ Club (359 First Ave. North). As well as supper at 5:30 p.m. and dancing to the Rhythmaires from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., you are invited to an afternoon drop-in happy hour and games from 3 p.m. to 5:30. Tickets are $25, with sales ending Sept. 14. Call 306-242-9452 or 306-382-1730 for ***** Word On The Street will feature David Suzuki, Dr. Norman SEPTEMBER 19 Doidge, Bif Naked, and more than 50 celebrated authors Daniela Gesundheit and Dan Goldman form Snowblink, a at this year’s festival. This free public event will be taking Toronto indie-pop duo, and Minor Matter supplies instrumental support. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets - $15 for SJS place in Downtown Saskatoon (at 23rd Street and Fourth Ave.) In addition, there will be an exhibitor marketplace, members, $20 for non-members. food trucks, and activities for children. The festival runs SEPTEMBER 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit http:// Irish traditional music, song, dance. 17 member tour direct thewordonthestreet.ca/saskatoon/ from Ireland. 7:30 p.m. at Holy Cross High School. Tickets SEPTEMBER 20 at McNally-Robinson and Downey’s Bakery, Sutherland: Let’s Talk about Driving Workshop. 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. at adults $20, 12 and under $10, or at the door (adult) $25. For more information call Hugh 306- McClure United Church (4025 Taylor Street East). Even if 975-0551 or Sean 306-477-7606. Sponsored by Claddagh your senior loved one is still safely driving, it could be time to discuss a transition plan. We’ll talk about the potential Branch, Comhaltas. signs that a senior might be an unsafe driver on the road; SEPTEMBER 22 describe some conditions that can impact driving; identify Cam Penner is a folk artist who has been heard on NPR’s some ways to help reduce the potential for isolation and All Music Considered, on BBC’s Stonemouth mini-series depression for those seniors who stop driving; and identify and his recordings have reached top 20 status in Billboard’s some available resources that can help you feel confident folk listings. Jim Wood plays electric guitar and lap steel. 8 about keeping your senior independent and safe. Space is p.m. The Bassment. Tickets - $15 for SJS members, $20 limited. Call to register at 306-931-4663. for non-members.

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Saskatoon and District Council of Union Retirees, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 1:30 pm at 110B – 2103 Airport Drive. All retirees and friends are welcome. For more information, contact Jim Bitinsky at 306-382-1307 or Dave Lepard at 306-249-1411.

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Saskatoon Paint-Along Art Events presents an evening of paint and wine. 7-9 p.m. at Emmanuel with The Refinery, SEPTEMBER 13-14 607 Dufferin Ave. Cost: $35/person. Learn to paint a Curl Saskatoon registration: www.letscurl.ca. Curling is personalized abstract. All materials supplied: Step-by-step fun, affordable, and a great way to meet people and make instructions, 16”x20” stretched canvas, acrylic paints and new friends. To learn how you can become involved, Curl brushes. Wine bar available. Visit our Facebook page @ Saskatoon is having a city wide registration at the following Saskatoon Paint-Along Art Events for more info. Register by locations and times: Shaw Centre, South Side Meeting calling: 306-382-5588 Room, Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. U of S Arts Tunnel on Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Lakewood Civic Centre SEPTEMBER 23 A fundraising event promoting greater understanding and on Sept. 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. support to those experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon SEPTEMBER 14 is taking place at 1 p.m. Teams of two will compete in the Francophone? Francophile? Le Chœur des Plaines is Amazing Race – Lighthouse Edition, striving to complete a looking for new members! We are a mixed adult choir that dozen mini-challenges in downtown Saskatoon. Teams can sings a Francophone repertoire under the musical direction sign up at www.lighthouseamazingrace.org. Funds raised of Michael Harris. Practices are held on Wednesday evewill go towards the Lighthouse Mobile Outreach team and nings beginning September 14 at the École Canadienneprogramming within the Lighthouse. The Lighthouse Mobile Française at 1407 Albert Ave. For more information, Outreach transports those who need assistance to safe contact Jean Legault at (306)343-9460 or at jeanlegault@ emergency shelter or medical services. sasktel.net.

SEPTEMBER 24 ***** The Polyvagal Theory: The Science of Connectedness National Association of Federal Retirees: Are you retired from the federal public service, but not yet a member of the An introduction to the neuroscience of the Polyvagal Theory association? Please join us and find out about the benefits presented in a full day Workshop format. Cost $160 including lunch. Held at The Willows in Saskatoon. Contact (306) of membership. We are hosting our annual Cornboil at the Floral Community Centre on Floral Road at noon. Free 290-6021 or d.alan.theede@gmail.com for details and for our members, $5 for guests. Please bring a lawn chair. registration.

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Mazda CX 9 passes test from top to bottom

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he last time I drove a Mazda CX 9, I was looking to buy a fridge. The reason I remember that is the CX 9 Mazda sent me to test was white, gleaming and wellpolished refrigerator white. Of course Mazda didn’t call it Autozone that, but in the bright comfortable for adults and kids alike. That Saskatoon sun, that goes for entry and exit as well. Only the is what it looked like. third row drops below luxury standard on Enter 2016 and Mazda sent me another entry and exit. Those who are less agile will CX 9 in Machine Grey. So, the only fridge have some difficulty getting in and out. comment I can make this time is that on the Most of my time was spent in the one hot day I drove the CX 9, the air condi- driver’s seat and here is what I found. The tioning — or fridge — worked great in this driver’s seat, steering wheel and instrucavernous seven-passenger CUV. ments all feel comfortably located and with Let us start with inside since very few of little adjustment, I was able to comfortable us are the total gearheads that would take to the point where a cross-continent drive the CX 9 apart just for fun. Open the door, would not have been out of the question. any door and what you are going to see is Handling in the CX 9 always impressed me a well-designed and colour co-ordinated and the new CX 9 is no exception. Up front interior done up in Nappa Leather. At least is a freshly recalibrated MacPherson strut you will if you order the top of the line system complete with a sway bar. In the Signature trim level with All Wheel Drive rear is an independent multi-link set up with (AWD). coil springs and a stabiliser bar.

When you start thinking of the CX 9 as For the most part, potholes are minor a luxury vehicle, it explains why Mazda annoyances (there are still some that should has equipped it the way it has. Both front be avoided on our streets). When cornerbucket seats are fully and equally power ing, regardless of whether it is an on-ramp, adjustable.

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the CX 9 handles them all with equal dignity.

I did find that when I pushed the CX 9 a bit harder than average, the AWD system kept me on my chosen course. Pushing even harder, the nose does start to push out a bit, but backing off brings it into line.

During all this playing about, body lean was minimal on the outside. Inside, due to height above the ground, it did feel as if the CX 9 was going over to the door handles on each hard corner. It didn’t help that these extremely comfortable seats emphasized straight line comfort over lateral G-forces.

Mazda has rightly assumed that only fools and road testers would drive a CUV to the limits like this!

Power for my playing comes from a Skyactiv-G (for gasoline), 2.4-litre 4 with a Dynamic Pressure Turbo when wound up makes 227 horsepower and 330 ft.lb. of torque. To get to the wheels, Mazda utilizes a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic with sport mode. Then power goes to through

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Mazda’s AWD system to put the power to the ground in a useable manner. Naturally this includes four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, traction control, stability control and a whole bunch of other controls that will make your driving more relaxing and much safer.

In the land between luxury and safety reside, items such as GPS, a great Bose Premium stereo with Bluetooth, Satellite Radio and an eight-inch screen that allows access to the rest of the Mazda Connect™ system.

The power lift gate has a backup camera, rear cross traffic alert system and inside, there is a decent amount of cargo space even when the third seat is upright.

I don’t get to say this often about CUVs, but I had a great time driving the CX 9.

Price range for the CX 9 goes from $35,300 (plus freight and PDI) as a base price up to $52,295 which is both fully loaded and the price as tested (includes freight and PDI charges).

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Ford SuperDuty trucks better than ever DENVER, Colorado — Another addition to the From the F250 to the F450, the frame is a choice of two inch, 2 2017 Ford SuperDuty is the ½ or three inch trailer receivfirst all-new SuperDuty truck ers. The new hitch design is in 18 years. Ford engineerstronger and allows towing ing took full advantage of the without the need for a weightchange to incorporate more distributing hitch. Spring rates power, durability, comfort and and rides heights have been convenience into the trucks matched to the towing capacithan ever before. ties for best ride and stability.

Start with the body, now All these frame improvements constructed of high-strength add weight but with the lighter Autozone aluminum-alloy to save weight body, the net weight savings are while maintaining durability.

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The box floor has a revised rib pattern With the SuperDuty truck available in and the aluminum alloy is thicker gauge XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum throughout the box than the F150 series trim levels, there are a long list of features. for increased strength while the aluminum Start adding in other choices such as regubody construction saves over 700 pounds lar, Super or SuperCrew cab designs, 6 ¾of weight. or eight-foot box length, towing capacity, All three cab designs are now longer, three engine choices, single or dual rear with the SuperCrew cab three inches lon- wheels and 4x4 or two-wheel drive, there ger. Rear seat legroom is more than ample is a SuperDuty truck to fit every need. for the tallest passenger.

Let’s look at features found on the top SuperDuty are work trucks, so the of the line Platinum trim level. Some are weight savings have been reinvested into optional on other trim levels, but many are the frame. The fully boxed frame is built also standard. SuperDuty owners often tow with up to 10 cross members if you include trailers, so trailer sway control is standard, the bolt-in goose neck trailer cross member but now the Blind Spot information system and others are welded through both side can also be programmed to include the sections of the frame. The frame is 1.5 length of the trailer, so it warns you when inches deeper in cross section and conanother vehicle is beside your trailer if you structed of 99 per cent high strength steel wish to change lanes. for more payload than ever before: 7,630 The truck comes with up to seven campounds on an F350 and 4,200 pounds on eras that can provide, box, tailgate, front, an F250, with gooseneck tow ratings of front split, and 360-degree top down as 32,000 pounds and 27,500 pounds respec- well as a view behind the trailer with the tively. seventh camera. There are many towing

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aids built into the camera package, much too long to include here but be sure to check them out — they are truly incredible.

Other features include trailer tire pressure monitoring using sensors the same as on the truck, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control that monitors traffic ahead and can automatically apply brakes if necessary even with a trailer in tow, and adaptive steering that uses steering wheel mounted hardware to vary the amount of turns needed on the steering wheel. The adaptive steering even changes between trailering and non-trailering operation to provide the best steering feel along with a varying ratio.

The dash display is large and easy to read, with configurable options such as displaying a level gauge for the DEF fluid on diesel equipped trucks. The centre dash has a large SYNC3 display and massage seat controls show on the display if you

touch any of the adjustments on the front seats.

On the road, both the 6.2-litre V8 gas engine and the 6.8-litre V10 gas engine provide great power. All engines are coupled to a six-speed TorqueShift transmission while the 6.2-litre engine is combined with a TorqueShift G transmission that has revised gear ratios for improved fuel economy.

The 6.7-litre PowerStroke diesel engine is so quiet that you will think it is a gas engine and, with 925 ft. lbs. of torque, there is no shortage of power, even at Denver’s high altitudes. The capability of the engines really showed when using the cruise control while towing 10,000 lb trailers up and down hills. The powertrain could maintain speed both up and downhill without the driver having to constantly monitor the controls. Driving was relaxing, and the ride was so smooth and comfortable you may forget you are in a heavy duty truck.

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Some conditions apply. **See Toyota.ca/aeroplan for details. ®Aeroplan and the Aeroplan logo are registered trademarks of Aimia Canada Inc. *Available to eligible retail customers who purchase or lease a qualifying vehicle through TFS between September 1 & 30, 2016. Includes new and demonstrator models. Program provides up to $10,000 in credit protection to consumers who suffer an unexpected job loss during the term of their lease or financing contract, provide proof that they are collecting unemployment benefits and return their vehicle to their Toyota dealer. Further conditions and limitations apply. For complete details, ask your Saskatchewan Toyota dealer or visit getyourtoyota.ca/ab/job-loss.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2016/2017 models through participating dealers to qualified retail customers who take delivery from September 1 to 30, 2016. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All offers are subject to change without notice. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,740, $100 A/C charge (where applicable). Excludes taxes, licensing, PPSA, registration, insurance, variable dealer administration fees, fuel-fill charges up to $100, and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other lease and financing options also available. π$750 Top Quality Bonus discount is available to qualified retail customers at participating Kia dealers on cash purchase, lease or loan on all new 2016 and 2017 Kia models. Offer is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer participation may be required. Dealer order may be required on some models. Some conditions apply. Offer ends September 30, 2016. Φ0% financing on select 2016 models. Available discount is deducted from the negotiated purchase price before taxes. Certain conditions apply.

See your dealer for complete details. Representative Financing Example: Financing offer available on approved credit (OAC), on a new 2017 Forte LX MT (F0541H) with a selling price of $15,555 is based on weekly payments of $60 for 60 months at 0% with a $0 down payment. Offer also includes $750 Top Quality Bonus and $750 loan credit. Cost of borrowing is $0 and total obligation is $15,555. Other taxes, registration, insurance and licensing fees are excluded. *Cash Purchase Price for the new 2016 Sorento 2.4L LX FWD (SR75AG) is $25,535 and includes a cash discount of $4,000 (including $750 Top Quality Bonus and $3,250 discount). Cash discounts vary by model and trim and are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes. ≠Representative Leasing Example: Lease offer available on approved credit (OAC), on the 2016 Optima LX AT (OP741G)/2017 Sportage LX FWD (SP751H) with a selling price of $25,355 (includes $1,250 lease credit discount and $750 Top Quality Bonus)/$26,735 (includes $750 Top Quality Bonus) is based on 260/208 weekly payments of $50/$61 for 60/48 months at 0.9%/2.9%, with $0 security deposit, $2,100/$1,800 down payment and first payment due at lease inception. Total lease obligation $15,555/$12,737 with the option to purchase at the end of the term for $8,874/$13,635. Lease has 16,000 km/yr allowance (other packages available and $0.12/km for excess kilometres). ΩKia Protect - Job Loss Protection is job loss insurance coverage (the ‘Program’) and is available to qualified retail customers of participating Kia retailers in Saskatchewan who finance or lease a new Kia vehicle at a subvented rate of interest through an authorized participating Kia retailer.

Kia Canada Inc. (‘Kia’) will pay for the cost of Job Loss Insurance (‘JLI’) that may cover up to six months of the first year’s lease or finance payments (to a maximum of $500/month and a total maximum of $3,000). If involuntary job loss (as defined in customer’s JLI product guide and certificate of insurance) occurs within 60 days of the effective date of insurance (as indicated in customer’s JLI product guide and certificate of insurance), no loss of employment insurance benefits will be claimable. If involuntary job loss occurs after 60 days of the effective date of insurance, customer must file a claim and is subject to a 60-day waiting period. If approved, payments will begin following the waiting period and are not retroactive. The term of this insurance is for 12 months from the effective date of insurance, and no benefits will be paid past the 12th month of the term. The Program only applies to customers who: a) are not covered by Kia Protect Loan Protection; b) have been continuously employed at their principal occupation for a minimum of 20 hours per week for the last 12 consecutive months; c) have not received formal or informal notice of impending job loss on the date of their lease or finance contract; and d) are not self-employed, seasonally employed or an elected government official. Documentation may be required. See your Kia retailer for complete details and conditions. Kia Protect – Job Loss Protection is underwritten by Co-operators Life Insurance Company, a member of The Co-operators group of companies and administered by LGM Financial Services. ‡Model shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2016 Optima SX AT Turbo (OP746G)/ Sportage SX Turbo AWD (SP757H) /2016 Sorento SX Turbo AWD (SR75IG)/2017 Forte SX AT (FO747H) is $35,195/$39,595/$42,295/$27,295. The Bluetooth® wordmark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †No Charge Winter Tire offer available on the purchase/lease/finance of new 2017 Kia Forte Sedan models between August 9 and September 30, 2016. Wheels are excluded. Installation, storage fees and tire tax are extra and vary by dealer and region. The brand of winter tires and tire size are at the dealer’s discretion. Value of winter tires varies by model and trim. Offer is subject to certain conditions and may not be converted to cash. Visit your Kia dealer for complete details. Offer ends September 30, 2016. #3 year Maintenance offer available on the purchase/lease/finance of new 2017 Kia Forte Sedan models between August 9 and September 30, 2016 and is awarded in the form of a preloaded Kia Member Rewards card valued at $567 based on the average cost of 3 year/60,000 km basic maintenance in your region. Some conditions apply. See your Kia dealer for complete details. The Kia Sportage received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small SUVs in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study, based on 80,157 total responses, evaluating 245 models, and measures the opinions of new 2016 vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary.

Visit jdpower.com. The 2017 Sportage was awarded the 2016 Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for model year 2017. U.S. models tested. Visit www.iihs.org for full details. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.