Saskatoon Express, March 27, 2017 by Saskatoon Express

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A

FREE OIL CHANGE

with Valvoline Drives!

VALID ONLY AT THESE LOCATIONS: 1702 8th St. • 705 22nd St. • 3330 8th St. HOURS OF OPERATION - 8 am - 9 pm Monday - Friday • 8 am – 6 pm Saturday • 9 am – 5 pm Sunday

Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 1

OFF

Any Oil Change

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY EXPIRY DATE APR 06/17

Volume 16, Issue 12, Week of March 27, 2017

“When someone in your family dies, you go to the funeral, you go through all the pain,” said Barreras. “But when that happens and they are chasing you, it’s about survival.” Barreras and Hiscay packed up and went to the Canadian embassy, which accepted their request for refugee status, along with their two children, then aged seven and two — Sara and Juan. The embassy officials asked him where he would like to go, but Barreras was unsure. The consul, however, weighed in on his decision. “I’m going to send you to a city that will be booming soon,” the consul told Barreras. And they were on their way to Saskatoon. Barreras could already speak excellent English, and had training in water works; within eight months he was employed in operations at Saskatoon’s water treatment plant. He works 12-hour shifts, usually four days a week. Things were pretty good in Saskatoon. The kids grew, the job was good. Then Barreras came up with the idea for OatDeal. Fixing oat drinks for friends In countries with significant Hispanic populations, consuming warm oatmeal drinks is common. From Mexico to Argentina, people drink what Canadians would consider hot smoothies, made from oats. “We came here, the largest producer of oats, and thought, there must be lots of oat drinks here,” said Barreras. “No.” So they made their own, and also offered the protein-packed drinks to their friends. One day, Barreras decided to try it out on his co-workers, and got back comments including “interesting” and “I like it.” A lightbulb went on. He could create this product, start his own business, and he could make it work because of his job schedule. But where to begin? He started by approaching the Food Centre (long form, Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.) with some samples of ground oats. They thought it was interesting, too, and helped him apply for — and get — provincial George Barreras has taken his hot smoothie mix OatDeal to market. (Photo by Ryan Grainger) government funding. “Food product development, lab work, Joanne Paulson kids.” murdered by rebels who wanted their land. is not cheap,” said Barreras. “It helped Saskatoon Express Known for its drug lords, and the blood“We were next,” said Barreras, simply, with 50 per cent of the cost. They (the Thirteen years ago, George Barreras and shed associated with the cocaine, heroin and in an interview. province) have great programs, especially his wife HiscayJames escaped their homeland marijuana trade, Columbia was a particuUnable to properly grieve their loss, they for agri-value.” JW032703 of Colombia with “two suitcases and two larly violent place. Hiscay’s family was had to focus on getting out of the country. (Continued on page 10)

From Colombia to Dragons’ Den Saskatoon man has an oatdeal for you

cider day saturday Saturday, April 1 11am - 4pm free admission 5 Km soUTH of sasKaToon on HiGHWaY 219

SASKATOON EXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 2 TA032714 Tammy

Premiere Saskatchewan

Nail Tech Course!

Patches says: It’s time to sew for Spring.

CALL FOR INFO

306.664.5004

1.877.664.5004

Take a class and experience the fun of sewing

Spring Classes

COURSE

Quilter’s Tote - starting March 28 Ready-made to Home-made - April 3 DIY - The Dress - April 12 Mini-Professional Tote - April 20 Corset Building - April 28 Boob Camp (bra making) - May 5 Celebrate 150 with Applique - June 3

STARTS APR 23rd Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.

- Benjamin Franklin

Dale Brin – Publisher

publisher@saskatoonexpress.com

Dan Senick – General Manager dsenick@saskatoonexpress.com

Cam Hutchinson – Editor

chutchinson@saskatoonexpress.com

Advertising: ads@saskatoonexpress.com Editorial: editorial@saskatoonexpress.com Enquiries: general@saskatoonexpress.com

For more information visit...

www.saskatoonexpress.com The contents of this publication are the property of the Saskatoon Express. Reproduction of any of the contents of this publication, including, but without limiting the generality of the following: photographs, artwork and graphic designs, is strictly prohibited. There shall be no reproduction without the express written consent of the publisher. All ads in the Saskatoon Express are published in good faith without verification. The Saskatoon Express reserves the right to refuse, classify, revise or censor any ads for any reason in its sole discretion. This paper may include inaccuracies or errors. The Saskatoon Express does not under any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any ads or messages in any of the publication’s editions. The Saskatoon Express specifically disclaims all and any liability to advertisers and readers of any kind for loss or damage of any nature what-so-ever and however arising, whether due to inaccuracy, error, omission or any other cause. All users are advised to check ad and message details carefully before entering into any agreement of any kind and before disclosing personal information.

The Saskatoon Express

Over 50,000 copies delivered weekly!

CAM HUTCHINSON

TILE IN S

Tel. 306-244-5050•Fax. 306-244-5053

CTION OF

2310 Millar Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4

EST SELE

Saskatoonʼs REAL Community Newspaper

andy and I have driven custom trailer. It is bright on between Las Vegas and the inside. Phoenix a fair number There is apparently a small of times. Often, it would be at home movement. Young peoEaster when we were taking ple buy them to save money, our then-young sons to visit as well as older people who Grandma and Grandpa in Mesa, are downsizing. They come in Ariz. various sizes and price ranges. As we drove across the I think 700-square-feet would desert, I wondered what life be more my style. would be like living in one of The tiny home at the show the trailers parked barely within was much too nice to park in eyesight of the highway. The the desert, especially near an Editor desert was dotted with them. old truck and two snarling dogs. They appeared to be on the grid, so the ***** owners were getting or pilfering power. It was a press release unlike any I I imagined those living in them having remember receiving. guns, an old truck and a couple of snarling Mayor Charlie Clark’s chief of staff dogs. Why would somebody choose to fired off a missive correcting a mistake in live in such a desolate place? This was far a StarPhoenix column. The usual protocol from the edge of a mountain stream. is to call the writer or editor, express your If I was to ever become a desert concern, and the paper will run a correcdweller, I would definitely need some tion as warranted. I am guessing the release was sent out of the comforts of my suburban home. I to caution other media from running the would want to be a middle-class desert dweller, with a big screen TV, an Internet incorrect information contained in the connection and cellphone service. I would column. I hope it wasn’t meant to shame the writer. want a toilet and shower in my dwelling. ***** A grocery store and a McDonald’s within Author Yann Martel made the largest walking distance would be nice, too. donation -- $10,000 -- to Clark’s election (Note: I went more than a month without campaign, according to a story in The Stara McDonald’s burger until falling off the Phoenix last week. That certainly raised wagon last week.) my eyebrows. I’m so surprised, I might Anyway, as a concession to my desert neighbours, I would drive an old truck and send Martel one of my columns every two have two snarling dogs. I have never been weeks. ***** a guns guy or a member of SARM. Ken What a great list of concerts we have Noskye suggested my truck should have balls hanging from the trailer hitch. I’d re- coming to our city in the next six months. ally fit in, he figured. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Bob Dylan, I was reminded of my curiosity about Ed Sheeran, One Republic, Brad Paisley living in a small space at the recent Sasand Nickelback are among them. katoon HomeStyles Show. J&H Builder’s I’ve often thought people are Dylan Warehouse had a tiny home on display fans because he’s Bob Dylan. It’s the same that was 225-square-feet in size. This tiny with Joni Mitchell. It’s not cool to say you home lived up to its name. don’t like Dylan’s music or Mitchell’s. I It has high ceilings which are nice in like Mitchell better as writer than a pera confined space. There is a bed in a loft. former. Maybe a happy medium between It has a bathroom with a toilet, sink and their voices would appeal to me. shower. It has a porch and comes on a I like Nickelback.

DC032731 Darlene

THE LARG

www.thesewingmachinestore.com

GALLERY ESTHETICS SOURCE

& EDUCATION TRAINING CENTRE

WE HAVE

Tiny homes need to be bigger to suit me

SASKATOON CAMPUS

ACCREDITED NAIL TECH COURSE

ASKATOO

Logan Foth, retail sales manager at J&H Builder’s Warehouse, stands at the entrance to his company’s tiny home. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

Bay 4 - 811 51st Street East, Saskatoon, SK

306.384.5522 www.mainstreamdesign.ca

Across from Peavy Mart

ELWOOD’S SPRING FEVER BLOW-OU T SALE RARE OPPORTUNITY ENDS SAT. APRIL 1ST

$250,000 WORLD CLASS MENS FASHION MERCHANDISE ON SALE SUPER SAVINGS ON THESE BARGAINS UP TO 75% OFF elwoodflynnltd. AVENUE BUILDING - SASKATOON

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 3

AS032709 Aaron Service specials to Protect What Matters!

$99.99

Havoline ProDS Full Synthetic ®

™

SAE 5W-30

$79.99

Havoline SynBlend ®

SAE 5W-30

• Lube, Oil, Filter • Tire Rotate • Multi Point Inspection

REF PROMO CODE: AtomicProDS

REF PROMO CODE: AtomicHavoline

Motor Oil Protect What Matters

Every SGI claim over $1000 receives $25 fuel card for use at Railway Gas 225 Avenue B North • 306-244-6144 • automicauto.ca

Shoemaker front and centre in curling changes

Jerry Shoemaker is a longtime member of the Granite Curling Club. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

hen first approached dramatic evolution of the game, to seek a director’s share stories by the hour and reseat at the Saskatoon flect that “what I did was in the Granite Curling Club in 1982, best interests of the game. There Jerry Shoemaker was a willing are memories of some difficult candidate. decisions we faced, but I don’t What he couldn’t imagine think I made a decision that I was that the first election would would ever think of changing.” become a stepping stone and a Probably the first in a series ticket to curling venues across of amazing adventures was Canada and onto the internaparticipating as a director in the tional scene. 1989 Canadian men’s champiShoemaker became the club onship which had been awarded president in 1987, the Saskatchto Saskatoon upon the complePeople ewan Curling Association (SCA) tion of Saskatchewan Place. president in 1992 and the Cana“It was the first of what I dian Curling Association (CCA) president call the Big Briers,” said Shoemaker. in 2005-06. And with the CCA designa“We hadn’t been a host since away back tion, he became the Canadian delegate in 1965. We were ready and by the end to meetings held by the World Curling of Brier, Saskatoon established a new Association. all-time attendance record for the Brier at Still a once-a-week curler at the 151,538.” Granite, Shoemaker Shoemaker was a member of the Brier JW032710 Jamescan look back at the

NED POWERS

Patch committee, which was home to the major social events in the nearby Titan building, accessible through transit service and open to ticket holders only. “On the first afternoon, we told our volunteers they could go to Saskatchewan Place and watch the opening ceremonies. What we didn’t anticipate was that right after the ceremonies, many curling fans jumped on the buses and came to the Brier Patch before our volunteers did. It was the first sign of panic for our front line, but we managed. “We had legal seating for 3,500 in the Titan building, but there must have been more in there on a couple of occasions. There were many times when we hoped the customers would use their tokens in a hurry so we could put them back on sale. It was like a 12-hour day for most of us. The other big crunch came on the closing day. Labatt’s drove up with a shipment and told us to make the beer last because that

was the last left in their plant.” There was another Brier in 2000 when a new attendance record of 248,985 was set; another in 2004 when crowd numbers reached 238,129; and a fourth in 2012. “In 1989, the city and its curling clubs realized a profit of $750,000, which we kept. As time went on, the CCA wanted more of the financial pie and I agreed with that decision because curling across Canada was getting the benefits of a successful event.” Shoemaker became the first president of Curl Saskatoon in 1990-91, a rallying call for clubs to work more closely together, and was charged with the responsibility in 1997 to bring the men’s and women’s associations of the province together in Curl Saskatchewan. During five years with the CCA, Shoemaker faced imposing challenges. Right after the 2004 Brier, then sponsored by (Continued from page 11)

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 4

Why can’t governments co-ordinate their budgets?

t’s not the first time I have bureaucrats have a private word wondered about governwith the premier? I’m sure they ment budget schedules. provide some general guideThis year, I became certain lines, but I doubt they spill the that they are not working. whole magilla. Here’s what should happen. More to the point, how is the First, the federal governcity supposed to know what it’s ment should release; then the getting from the province until province; and then municipaliafter the budget lands? There’s ties. The trickle-down effect far more to the connection of some budget policies can between the budgets than a one be massive, and this year is a per cent transfer, and the city Columnist shocking illustration of that. just got a sharp lesson on that. Last Wednesday, we were Here’s the thing that’s going treated to two budgets: the federal and to hurt us the most: the elimination of provincial. Indeed, the two came down at $36 million in grants in lieu of property more or less the same time in Saskatchtaxes from SaskPower and SaskEnergy. ewan. That serves democracy, don’t you That cranks our funding down by $11.4 think? Saskatchewan citizens and jourmillion. Here’s a little context for you nalists were left scrambling to keep up from our mayor on Twitter: “The $11.4m with developments on both, ending up surprise cut to #YXE in Prov. budget is with a focus on the provincial budget. It more than cost of running all of our leisure was much more, ahem, exciting than the programs.” federal one. The really good part of this? It came as And note that the city’s budget came a complete surprise. Better yet, according down months ago. In fact, city council to Charlie Clark, this decision “was not began deliberations in November 2016. in the spirit of engagement” before the That was a long, long time ago in budget- budget came down. ary terms. Saskatoon has started releasing So, yes, the levels of government do its budgets earlier, ever since the province talk to each other, apparently, pre-budget; started promising a one per cent of PST but no, it really didn’t matter a bit. Not on for-sure municipal transfer. That’s biting the single most important and problematic us this time. cut in the budget, for we Saskatonians. Before I launch into that, a very quick Clark said repeatedly after the budget primer on budget dates: the feds, over came down that the city had “no idea” this the last decade, have released budgets was coming and that it’s “unprecedented anywhere from late January to March 29. for the city to take a one-time hit” like this Not much consistency there. The province one. normally brings it down in March someNow city administration and council are time; and lately, the city’s all wrapped up going to have to figure out how to make well before that. up that shortfall, and I’m predicting it’s This does not work. Do these people going to hurt us all. As it is, our property never speak to one another? How is the taxes are rising every year; and this year, province, for example, supposed to know we were also slammed with, in my view, what its exact health or perhaps equalsignificant water rate increases (which will ization transfers are until the feds have in part go to fixing all those aging lines.) DC032720 Darlene finished their musings? Does some federal What a mess. Is the city going to reopen

Joanne Paulson

The provincial budget blindsided Mayor Charlie Clark. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) its budget? Go on its knees to the province, and beg Finance Minister Kevin Doherty to relent? What are the options? Maybe by the time you read this, some mitigating actions will have taken place but I doubt it. Meanwhile, in other issues, the Saskatoon Public Library has lost $651,000 in funding; the Meewasin Valley Trail, the funding of which became a surprisingly big issue in the election, was cut by $409,000 (not a big shock, really); and the increase in the PST to six per cent will have a host of other effects. Devastating, I think, will be the demise of Saskatchewan Transportation Company — although less so to Saskatoon than the rural and northern areas of the province. Here is where we see the conservatism and privatization philosophy of the Sask. Party in sharp relief. Crowns and agencies were long ago created in large part to serve the entire province; who would have provided phones, energy or transportation to, say, Wollaston Lake? Buffalo Narrows? Or

even some more-isolated southern communities? The answer is, no one. There was no/is no business model to serving those areas. If you want to run a province, you have to provide those things. It’s still the case today, but the Sask. Party clearly has decided that these amenities have to make money (read: find the business model or bust.) Three things have come out of this budget cycle. One, the federal government is very worried about the Donald Trump administration in the United States, and has essentially stayed put policy-wise for fear of rocking that boat. Two, the economy is still freaking out the big government dogs, and they, especially in the province, should have known better than to spend every dime. And three, the budget cycle must be managed much, much better. It’s only fair, particularly to the municipalities. Because this time, without a significant head’s up on reduced funding, we could be in a heap of expensive trouble.

. . . E G N E L L A H C E H T T P E C C A ! M A E T R U O REGISTER Y LOUIS RIEL RELAY & KIDFEST SATURDAY, JULY 8 *Pack running, archery, canoeing, horse back riding, mountain biking, running *Competitive, recreational and kid’s relays *Prizes for costumes *Crazy KIDFEST fun all day! *Register today... space is limited

306-423-6227 parkscanada.gc.ca/batoche louisrielrelaydays.com

JW031304 James SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 5

Some guys will do anything to be in the news

here was a knock at the hospital was built in a dip door. in the landscape. “Who could that be?” When Kevin was taken I asked myself. I had just to a waiting area, he nomoved into my apartment in ticed he could see the roofs Prince Albert. Only a handful of the houses. He thought of people knew where I lived. he couldn’t be any higher I wanted to keep it that way than the second floor of the because I was on my way to hospital. starting a new life. When his leg irons and I had been released from body chains were removed an institution only a few for the x-rays, he ran months prior and I was deterfor the window. Without Columnist mined I would never return. stopping for a second, he The one thing I knew was to crashed right through the distance myself from my old crowd. window. The only people I knew were caught What he thought was the second up in a world of addictions or those floor turned out to be the fifth floor. I met in prison or rehab. I was doing He could see the rooftops of the well, and things were falling into place. houses because they were built on a I got up to answer the door and there hill. He crashed through the window was a man I did time with. I used to and landed right on top of an ambuget a kick out of the guy because he lance. After a couple of months in was funny. I asked him how he found recovery, he was released back into the out where I lived, and he said he took a prison population. I asked him what he cab and asked the driver to “take me to was thinking. “I guess I wasn’t,” was Ken Noskye’s place.” his response. For a guy who didn’t want anyone John is another man who managed to know where I lived, I was doing a to get away while on a medical pass. pretty poor job because I used to have Except John made national headlines, to take a cab to and from work and I although not because of the escape or got to know many of the drivers. the nature of his convictions. It was Anyway, I let the guy in and we what he did while he was on his “Pastarted to talk. He told me had been pillon release.” released and was trying to settle down. While he was on the run, John I was happy for him because he had wanted to surprise his girlfriend (as if talents that he could use. I knew he had she needed any more surprises). a severe substance abuse problem and John went to the offices of the if he could manage that, he would have Edmonton Sun and wanted to pose as a a pretty good chance of a decent life. Sunshine boy for his girlfriend. Being It was around suppertime and the in excellent physical shape and not a evening local news was coming on. bad looking dude, he was accepted. I turned the television on, and one of A photographer took several picthe lead stories was how this man next tures of him and he was published as a to me was wanted for “walking away” Sunshine boy. The following day, the from a minimum institution. headlines said the Sunshine boy was an He started to laugh when I asked escapee. him about being released. “Well,” he Like most guys who take the said, “I gave myself the old Papillon jackrabbit parole, John was eventurelease.” ally caught. You should have heard the This wasn’t the first time I was with ribbing he received when he returned someone who had escaped. The above to prison. That was almost 30 years story and the following two are true ago, and to this day he is still teased stories. I asked the men if I could use about the time he wanted to surprise their full names with their stories and his girlfriend. they all gave me the go-ahead. Instead, The guy who knocked on my door, I chose not to because it could happen the same dude who gave himself a to anyone . . . well, maybe not anyone. release, heard the newscasts of how he Kevin was a guy I grew up with. “was not considered dangerous.” That We hung out right up until high school. offended him. When I ended up in jail, he also “I could be dangerous,” he said. showed up there. I often joked with “Look at this face. Don’t I look dangerhim about coming to jail just to see ous?” he asked. how I was doing. One day he had a “They would never take you as a medical pass to go into Edmonton for Sunshine boy,” I replied. x-rays and other medical exams. The KNCREE@gmail.comv

KEN NOSKYE

We are your friends, your neighbors, your Funeral Home.

YOU LIVE WITH PSORIASIS… The Canadian Psoriasis Network invites you to reconnect with your dermatologist to learn more about the new treatment options available.

www.CanadianPsoriasisNetwork.com

FREE INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, April 19th 2017, 7 - 8:30 PM Welcome and refreshments at 6:30 PM

Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel 612 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon SPEAKER

Dr. Kyle Cullingham, MD, FRCPC, Dermatologist Please register at : www.canadianpsoriasisnetwork.com or by phone : 1-647-570-7340

This conference is made possible with the support of AbbVie

Your suppor t s aves l ives . Consi der l eav i ng your own l as ti ng l egacy by i ncl udi ng RUH Founda ti on i n your W i l l .

Donate at ruhf.org

hen you welcome a close friend into your home they feel comfortable, cared for and understood. That is what you will experience with the caring and friendly team at Saskatoon Funeral Home.

JW032712 James 306-244-5577 | www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com

I t i s w it h gr a tit ude t ha t we t hank El ai ne Yaychuk w ho chose to l eave a l as ti ng l egacy t hrough a dona ti on i n suppor t o f healt hcare pr i or iti es a t Royal Univer sity Hospit al .

306.655.1984

Charitable BN: 11927 9131 RR0001

AS032707 Aaron SASKATOON EXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 6

STEEL & METAL INC.

TURNING TODAY’S SCRAP INTO TOMORROW’S RESOURCES Best Prices Paid for Recyclable Metals GUARANTEED! WE TAKE ANYTHING METAL Aluminium Batteries RETAIL SALES AREA

Radiators Copper

Brass Scrap Metal

24/7 FREE APPLIANCE DROP OFF

Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5 • Sat 8-3 • Drop off open 24/7

1920 Quebec Ave., Saskatoon www.bnmetals.com

306-242-3669

Official exhibit opening April 9 1pm th

University of Saskatchewan Archives and Special Collections, MG32

Deo et Patriae — For God and Country: The University of Saskatchewan and The Great War

DC032702 Darlene

Free Admission l Learn more www.usask.ca/diefenbaker

Many leaders and members of Saskatoon’s diverse faith community gathered at City Hall on March 21 for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, to pray for peace and unity. “The event served as an example to the citizens of Saskatoon that people of faith, while having differences in belief, can show solidarity in the values of love, respect, and inclusion,” said Morgan Edwards, a co-ordinator with Interfaith Connections Saskatoon, a grassroots group working to encourage citizens of Saskatoon to explore and understand what makes each other unique in faith. (Photo Supplied)

Down Under road policies beat ours

am back up from “down a rain forest, we have boreal undda.” lands. Their highways have When planning a vacakangaroo crossing signs; we tion to visit me mates in Aushave deer crossing signs. We tralia, I had no expectations (or I) think they have delightother than to see kangaroos ful accents, while they confuse and emus in the wild and the us with Americans. Great Barrier Reef. It seemed Travel should be about like a good travel destination education, so I’m giving you a since there’s not a lot of politithumbnail sketch of the good cal unrest or terrorism activity lessons learned from our Austhere. tralian brethren. Like Canada, Australia is Their smoking laws mirror Columnist part of the Commonwealth, has ours, but what I did notice is a government built on the parliamentary that they had far fewer teenage and young system and a judicial system much like adult smokers. I inquired as to what proour own. grams they used to discourage youth from Australians are a friendly people, smoking. The answer was easy. much like Canadians, and our differences A package of cigarettes in Australia are few and seem to relate to weather costs anywhere from $31 to $35. Gulp! (they have an incredibly hot summer, That’s a $1.25 a cigarette. Australian we have a very cold winter). They have youth, apparently, would rather spend a sparsely populated outback, we have a their limited income on fashion and entersparsely populated far north; they have tainment than on tobacco.

ELAINE HNATYSHYN

The bonus is a healthier community, less money spent on health care and continued tax revenue to government coffers from the diehards who continue to smoke. This makes sense if governments are serious about curbing smoking, especially with youth. And it makes our federal and provincial government’s recent tax increases on tobacco a bit of a joke. Australian drunk driving laws seem stronger than ours. Australians brag about their zero tolerance for impaired driving and employ heavy duty random roadside testing which seems to curtail drunk driving. And their road checks run day and night, seven days a week. One morning, we rounded a corner to see one traffic lane closed and five police officers lined up on the outside of the other traffic lane. Cars were put through five at a time. Drivers were given both a roadside breathalyzer test and a drug screening swab. (Continued on page 7)

ALL CHECKOUTS OPEN Enjoy the fast lane. Saturday and Sunday 12-6 pm

Customer Appreciation Day Tuesday, April 4

• Fresh juice (made in-store daily) • Meals to go • In-store butcher • In-store bakery • Wide variety of organic products • We support local producers

Andrey’s

Dennis’

Michael’s

Your Independent Grocer

30 Kenderdine Road, Saskatoon

315 Herold Road, Saskatoon

2815 Wanuskewin Rd, Saskatoon

306-343-3404

OPEN EVERY DAY 8am to 10pm

306-664-5033

306-249-9204

www.yourindependentgrocer.ca

It pays to be a Canadian (Continued from page 6) I asked the officer if they catch many impaired drivers so early in the day and he said yes, because if a driver had indulged in excessive drinking or drug use the previous night, they may well have sufficient alcohol/drug residue in their system the morning after. While we use a .08 blood alcohol level as the measure for drunk driving, the Aussies use .05 for impairment. And if you are involved in a personal injury accident, you are taken to hospital for a check up and required to give a blood sample. Australian penalties for a first drunk driving offence are about the same as ours, but subsequent offences can get you 12 months of jail time over and above the huge fines and licence suspensions. And while the minimum fine for .05 intoxication is healthy enough, higher levels of intoxication net bigger fines, longer suspensions and a greater likelihood of jail time. In contrast, while reading a Canadian newspaper online, I came across articles about drunk driving in Canada where impaired drivers were let off. In one instance, it was because the officer waited 10 minutes before administering the roadside test, thus violating the driver’s charter right by not performing the test “forthwith.” It didn’t seem to matter to the court that this driver’s blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit, his “forthwith” rights superseded the rights of the public for safe use of the roadway. Another case was thrown out because the drunk driver was asked for her weight (so they could do a read back on the level) which violated her charter right to privacy. Another drunk let loose on the public. It kind of makes you wonder whether we should be reconsidering the whole individual rights vis-a-vis societal rights

TA032724 Tammy

policy. In this province, we see driving as a right rather than a privilege. In Saskatchewan, you can get a learner’s drivers licence at age 15 when enrolled in a drivers’ education program. When you turn 16, you can take a road test and if you pass you are licensed to drive (although there is provision to revoke or suspend your licence for traffic violations until age 18). Although requirements vary slightly between states/territories in Australia, for the best part when you turn 16 you get a learner’s licence after passing the required testing. You must prominently display a large “L” plate on any vehicle you are driving while completing the necessary hours of supervised driving time. After that, at age 17, you move to the next level which gives restricted driving privileges, but you must prominently display at large red “P” on any vehicle you are driving for a minimum of one year. The third level provides for another provisional licence and you must display a large green “P” on any vehicle you drive for the next two years. Any violations of the restrictions can take you back to square one. Under this process, it takes about four years to get a full licence, but it impresses upon new drivers that driving is a privilege, not a right. Lastly, wear your Canadian flag proudly. When inquiring about the price of a trivial item, the vendor quoted a price of $10. I said, “thanks, but no thanks, I’ll buy it when I get home.” “Where’s home?” the retailer asked. “Canada,” said I. “Well, if you’re Canadian, then the price is $5,” said the salesman. Sometimes it pays not to be American. ehnatyshyn@gmail.com

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 7 AS032703 Aaron

You’re always in the right place.

kmp kmp one of a kind custom jewellery design and manufacture

Quality jewellery repair and ring sizing

GOLDSMITH

K.M.PAULSON

K.M.PAULSON R. POWELL

GOLDSMITH LIMITED

204 - 115 Second Ave n • 306-653-5333 www.kmpltd.ca K.M.PAULSON

204 - 115 Second Ave n • 306-653-8333 www.rpowellgoldsmith.com K.M.PAULSON

kmp GOLDSMITH

GOLDSMITH LIMITED

kmp

GOLDSMITH LIMITED

GOLDSMITH

306-975-3021 • Livingskycafe@gmail.com Mon-Fri 9-4:30K.M.PAULSON Sat-Sun 10-4:30

kmp

K.M.PAULSON

kmp

GOLDSMITH LIMITED GOLDSMITH 950 Spadina Cres. East (Inside The Mendel)

GOLDSMITH LIMITED

GOLDSMITH

Fresh Baking Locally Roasted Coﬀee Signature Lunch & Daily Soups Gluten Free & Vegetarian Options TAKE HOME MEALS are now available in store or order online at www.mwlfoods.ca

DC032744 Darlene

Total Woman Modelling Agency

Trade & Fashion Show

Sunday April 9, 2017 6:30 pm @ Hilton Garden Inn, Garden Ballroom

Major Prize:

Fashions by:

Klassique Designs

Klassique Designs Fashion Chronicle Gentries White Dhalia by Dutch Growers Katie’s Kloset Designer - Laurel M Davies

$500 Gift Certiﬁcate

Hair by: Changes Salon & Spa In Support of:

Media Sponsor: SASKATOON

Alexander’s House By Boots and Jim Struthers

Answers on page 16

Entertainment by Hypnotist Corri J. Sound & Lighting by LCD Productions Sponsored by E&J Gallo Winery |

Coffee Tea Dainties DC032719 Darlene

Tickets $20 at the Door

t f i G e h t e v Gi e c n e g l u d n of I • Body Treatments • Hair Design • Hand & Foot Therapy • Laser Treatment • Nail Services • Spa Facial Treatments • Spa For Men • Spa Packages • Kid’s Spa • Specialty Items • Permanent Make-up

The woman in your life deserves nothing less...

110 - 3501 8th St. East, Saskatoon HAIR, SKIN NAILS & SPA

306.477.6245

www.changeshair.com

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 8

The good, bad and ridiculous in the provincial budget

e had not one but two for exceeding my rock bottom government budgets expectations, Kevin Doherty. That released last Wednessaid, the 2016-17 fiscal year end day, and neither was exactly hasn’t happened yet, so there’s inspiring. For the sake of some still time to send me crashing semblance of brevity, however, back to earth. I’ll focus on Saskatchewan’s Switching gears, the Ministry budget in this column. of Health is kicking in $750,000 The number one thing you to provide the HPV vaccine for need to know about budgets is Grade 6 boys. Grade 6 girls althat at best, they are simply a ready get it. This is good, because government communications science is pretty clear boys should Columnist exercise. The main document get it too. in a budget is called ‘estimates,’ The Canadian National Instibecause that’s what budget numbers are – a tute for the Blind (CNIB) in Saskatchewan best guess. is getting $250,000 in additional funding. Then, 12 months later, after fiscal yearRandom, but OK. I’m happy for them. end, ‘reality’ (aka public accounts) will be In 2017-2018, Social Services is poised released, and we get to see what really went to spend $1.125 billion, its “largest ever,” down in the spending categories. budget, according to the government. I’m not We also get all kinds of projections and sure record levels of welfare programming is fortune-telling in a budget, about what the something we should be bragging about, but government thinks will happen with oil it’s not really a decrease to Social Services, prices, potash prices . . . with their revenue so I’ll put it in the win column. sources in general. Based on the fact we’re The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency fundbroke because apparently they’ve had zero ing is up two per cent. Pretty sure cancer idea what was going to happen with their rev- rates aren’t going down, so this is welcome. enue sources for the last decade, forgive me The government is increasing the Ministry for not putting a ton of stock in those either. of Agriculture’s “business risk management Let’s try to be positive, and review what programs” by four per cent, and putting more came down that was at least . . . OK. funding into strategic agriculture initiatives, What worked agriculture research etc. They’re also adding Personal and corporate income taxes in an additional 13 full-time equivalent (FTE) Saskatchewan have been reduced by 0.5 per positions to the Ministry of the Economy for cent, effective July 2017, and will go down regulating oil and gas activities, including another 0.5 per cent in July 2019. more field inspectors. The PST is going up from five to six per So much for the good cent. I consider this is OK, because it’s a Now the bad, or as I like to call it, the consumption tax, and because there’s also a “Are you serious?!” $34 million “enhancement to Saskatchewan’s Saskatchewan Transport Company is toast. Low-Income Tax Credit” to offset the impact I debated putting this down as OK, beof the hike on low-income residents. cause STC is a money pit, but I know that the The 2016-2017 deficit did not go up people who use it really rely on it. Plus, all beyond $1.3 billion. At this time last year, it the little depots, which double as parcel serwas projected to only be $435 million, but vices and economic entities in small towns, recently, many of us figured it would end up will likely close, so that sucks. AS032715 Aaron mark – so huzzah closer to the $1.5-billion Saskatchewan’s PST hike is going to cost

TAMMY ROBERT

The province trimmed $409,000 from the MVA budget (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) residents $1 billion, yet it equals no new programming or services and it doesn’t touch the debt we racked up last year. We’re still accruing a $685-million deficit this year, and 574 government employees have lost their jobs. In health, “regional targeted programs and services” have been hit with cuts, taking them from $40 million in funding to $14 million. It’s not readily apparent which programs and services entail the entire $26 million, but at least a couple seem really petty. For example, hearing aids, and the 80 health employees who administer the hearing aid program, are getting chopped, and pastoral care in health regions is being defunded. Yes, that’s right, the provincial government is taking away your grandma’s hospital access to her last rites, or her smudging ceremony, or scheduled access to Muslim prayer. I suspect this has a lot more to do with the rampant cultural tension in health care facilities thanks to Saskatchewan’s increasingly diverse religious communities working, visiting and praying in hospitals, than it does money. That’s a discussion for another day.

Speaking of dead, Social Services, with its record spending budget, is no longer paying for their clients’ funerals. Currently, Social Services pays funeral homes a flat rate of $3,850, which covers either cremation, or “the opening and closing” (think backhoe) of a gravesite, a box – whether the “welfare casket,” as they’re dubbed in the death industry, or a fancy shoe box – and all of the province’s own regulatory fees. There’s going to be lots of spin about capital investment in highways, but operating funds for Saskatchewan highways are actually being cut: the budget for road safety and traffic guidance goes down $750,000, while funding for operational services is being reduced from $24.9 to $20.9 million, and road surface preservation funds are dropping from $138.9 to $110.6 million. Over in the Ministry of Environment, landscape stewardship is gone. The function of that department defined in previous budgets as one that “develops policies and procedures to support Ministry engagement and legal responsibilities (Continued on page 9)

If you’ve been considering hearing aids, listen to someone you can trust.

Making It Easy. JOIN THE REVOLUTION HERE IS HOW IT WORKS: ❏ Call your local Expert Hearing ofﬁce to schedule an appointment. ❏ Have your hearing tested. ❏ Receive a pair of Hearing Aids to use in the comfort of your home. No deposit required. ❏ Return the hearing aids after 2 weeks OR purchase them at great Savings!

Saskatoon North • 306 382 5733

44-134 Primrose Dr • Mall at Lawson Heights

The Introduction of the Oticon Opn is arguably the biggest advancement in hearing aid technology. With three levels of performance and power options, Oticon Opn is now available to even more users. Hear the difference for yourself. Call now to arrange a complimentary, no obligation demonstration. THE BEST TECHNOLOGY. THE BEST PRICES. THE BEST GUARANTEE.

Saskatoon Central • 306 665 3443

235-140 Wall Street • Wall St. Medical Building

TA032737 Tammy SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 9

(Continued from page 8) to consult with First Nation and Métis communities to enhance environmental management outcomes.” From the looks of things, this function – duty to consult with First Nations and Metis communities on environmental projects – has now been rolled into Fish and Wildlife. Really? We’re cutting funding for reforestation almost completely, insect disease control funding is going down, and funding for Saskatchewan’s regional parks is being cut in half. No trees, rundown parks and diseasecarrying bugs. Thank goodness Tourism Saskatchewan’s budget didn’t take much of a hit. Funding for universities and post-secondary education has been cut by five per cent, and the government’s also shaving $2 million off post-secondary scholarships. Support for provincial heritage and culture, and community sport, culture and recreational programming, is being cut in half, to $1.3 million and $2.1 million, respectively. Conversely, smokes are going up 50 cents a pack, and your booze isn’t getting any cheaper either. Back to grandma, who is really taking this budget on the chin – seniors’ special care home fees are going up, based on income. Education a slow-motion crash Kindergarten to Grade 12 education is like watching a car crash in slow motion. For starters, the Saskatchewan government is introducing legislation that will redirect the education portion of your property taxes away from, you know, educators, directly into the government’s bank account. A government insider tells me this bill isn’t supposed to come into effect until Jan. 1, 2018. In the meantime, what the Ministry of Education is saying is that the funding they provided in this budget only equals a 1.2 per cent overall operational cut to education. They’ve kicked in an extra $100 million, supposedly to cover the loss of three AS032712 Aaron

months, or 25 per cent, of school boards’ education property tax, and fund 21 new schools (think $4 million per school per year) opening in the fall. That still equals a 1.2 per cent cut in funding? I doubt it. Oh, and just in case you didn’t think K to 12 education in Saskatchewan wasn’t political enough, the Sask. Party sees your challenge and raises you. Proposed changes to the Education Act gives the education minister absolute power over school boards and trustees. So you’re going to hear a lot in the coming weeks and months about how the provincial government “listened” to the little people, and is therefore keeping elected school boards and the province’s 28 school divisions – that will be spin and conjecture. They may be keeping elected boards, but they’re also neutering them by handing all the control to the minister, leaving us to foot the bill for said boards to sit around and twiddle their thumbs for the next three years, not doing what we democratically elected them to do. Slashing library, trail funding Speaking of education and literacy: the province is gutting funding for northern and regional (rural) libraries, and eliminating library funding for Saskatoon and Regina. In Saskatoon, where Mayor Charlie Clark is already throwing out terms like “fiscal crisis“ thanks to the government’s other cuts to municipalities, that’s a five per cent operating cut to our city’s libraries. Not world-ending, but not great. The $409,000 funding cut to the Meewasin Valley Authority, however, could very well end their world – we shall see soon. I’m going to leave this topic here, because I ran out of column inches about a thousand words ago. But this certainly doesn’t reflect all of the information that came out in last week’s budget. If you want to read about this dumpster fire (so long, optimism!) of a budget yourself, you should jump on the government’s website and peruse all the documents at your peril. I mean leisure. Enjoy!

MONDAY TO THURSDAY FROM OPEN UNTIL 2PM RATES: $15/HR COFFEE: $1*

Find the resources you need to

Lead your

FAMILY into

FAITH

• Amazing selection of books • DVDs, Music and Audio CDs • Gifts for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Weddings and more! • Devotional articles • Home decor • Candles • School and Church resources

437 - 2nd Avenue North 306-384-1924 email: info@ucssask.com www.ucssask.com

Bring in this ad to receive $5.00 off your purchase of $25.00 or more. Offer expires June 30, 2017

Sunday, April 9th At 2:00 St. John’s Cathedral Haydn Mozart Puccini Tchaikovski

Tickets call 306-384-7727 www.amatiquartet.usask.ca

amatiquartet.usask.ca o late!

to ore it’s f e B . . . ow

Buy N

www.thehittingzoneindoorgolfcentre.ca

306-931-4653

Like us on Facebook

Spring Leagues MON – MENS/TUES – LADIES

DROP-IN RATE

Next Couples Night Mar 31

• GREAT PRIZES! • COLD BEER • GREAT WINGS • MONTHLY COUPLES NIGHT AS032714 Aaron

COME CHECK OUT ONE OF THE NEWEST OLYMPIC EVENTS APRIL 5-9, 2017

• $80.00 Full Event Pass or $25.00 a day. Tickets available at the door. Rush Seating.

• 64 of the top curlers in Canada compete for a National Championship and Olympic Trials spots!

306-374-2422

Answers on page 16

SUDOKU

2002 Arlington Ave gman@nutanacurlingclub.ca www.nutanacurlingclub.ca

IN MONTGOMERY PLACE

Own a brand new Highlander Ridge Townhome in the charming & established neighbourhood of Montgomery Place.

Yard Maintenance and Snow Removal Provided | 1033 sq.ft. 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Attached Garage Visit our show home at 11-3214 11th St W Mon-Thurs: 2- 5 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays: 1-5 pm

STARTING AT

$334,900

PHASE 2 NOW SELLING! NEW SHOW HOME OPENING SOON!

306.242.2434 northridge.sk.ca

MARKETED BY:

Page 10 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017

Oatdeal (Continued from page 1) As an aside, Barreras noted that Saskatchewan is well ahead of Alberta in this kind of innovation, especially on the food side. “Alberta is focused on oil and gas. But agriculture is always there. Saskatchewan in this respect is better.” He already knew this was not something he could just whip up in his kitchen, and get on the grocery store shelf. “Making oat drinks for friends is one thing,” he said. “Making it in industrial quantities is another.” You need a formula, he explained, a way to scale up production, as well as equipment, labelling and packaging. The Food Centre helped with those elements, too. That was four years ago, and Barreras, while seeing his oat drink mix start to take shape, also spent a lot of time coming up with the name: OatDeal. “The main reason why I chose it was to be searchable (online) — and to be unique, and short,” he explained. But creating a new product for sale is more complicated than anyone might think. “You do your first product and you think, great. But you just moved one inch, in the long run. Then you think, now what?” If you create a product, you have to create awareness; and Canadians didn’t know anything about drinking oats. Neither did retailers. How do you get your product in front of both? Barreras wondered. “You have to get people to try it; a lot of people,” said Barreras. “I went to Federated Co-op, and they liked it, and put it in all the stores in Western Canada. “That’s when you learn it’s not about being on the shelves; it’s about people buying.” They started doing sampling in Western Canada, and came up with a slogan to support their efforts: “When you eat oats, it’s oatmeal. When you drink them, it’s OatDeal.” “We’re still in the process of teaching Canadians how to drink oats,” he said. “There’s not that concept in Canada, so it’s been hard for us.” The oat drink is mixed with boiling water, either in the microwave or in the same way tea is made. The product, at present, contains ground oats — finely ground, like flour — as well as milk and flavourings like vanilla and cinnamon. There is also a no-milk product that can be mixed with soy or almond milk, for those who are lactose-intolerant. Coming in May, OatDeal will also contain probiotics. “Today, protein is the big thing,” said Barreras. “Unfortunately, people are not aware that it’s not the amount of protein you eat; it’s about the amount you absorb. You may be sending the rest to your kidneys and your liver, then passing it out.”

He says the BC30 probiotic enhances protein and carbohydrate digestion, making the proteins more bioavailable to the body. BC30 has natural spores that survive the gastric process and all of its acids, he said. “That’s why you can mix it with hot water.” And the oats themselves, he added, are extremely healthy, containing fibre, protein, beta-glucan and other beneficial elements. For those with celiac disease, they are also gluten-free, and sourced right here in Saskatchewan. Getting it out there, and a cultural divide Barreras saw the challenges as he tried to market the product, and they really came home to him when he attended a “gigantic” trade show in Anaheim, California. “People tried it, and liked it — but no deals,” he said. Then someone pointed out the head buyer for Costco, who was heading for Barreras’s booth. The buyer tried it, and said, “I like it. I love it,” before asking for a big bag of OatDeal. Tentatively, Barreras asked him if he would consider stocking the product. “No way,” said the buyer. “These won’t sell at Costco.” And why not? “Because it’s a white clientele.” The buyer told Barreras that his mother was Hispanic, and he understood, and enjoyed, OatDeal because of that; but it wouldn’t sell. Barreras took the buyer’s comments to heart. He changed the packaging to include Spanish on the labels, and he knew he had to get the product over the border. There are 52 million Hispanic people in the U.S. There are about 400,000 in Canada. He needed publicity, and maybe a partner. Barreras pitched the product to CBC’s Dragons’ Den, still a very popular show, and landed a segment. It was taped last April, and aired in February. Some of the Dragons liked the drink, and others didn’t; part of the problem, said Barreras, may have been because the drink had to be prepared an hour ahead of the taping, which made the oat drink thicker. It’s a matter of taste. But at the end of the segment, Manjit Minhas and Jim Treliving came in with $250,000 for 30 per cent of the business. The deal is still pending. “I don’t get intimidated that easily public speaking, but when you’re there . . . those five people look at you like, well, dragons. And you get nervous. You don’t want to make a mistake,” said Barreras. “I went to Dragons’ Den because there’s always a point in a company or business where you have to take the big step. But it takes a lot of money. (Continued on page 11)

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 11

(Continued from page 10) “That’s where I am now, trying to find the money to take it to the next level.” Now available at Co-op stores and the SaskMade Market, as well as via his website at oatdeal.com, Barreras is trying a new product that he thinks may appeal more to the Canadian palate. OatBoost is coming next month, a product that can be added to enhance fruit smoothies — something widely consumed by Canadians. “I need a product that Canadians know,” he said, “that Canadians understand.” It will come in small pouches and big bags, and hold all the oat goodness as well as the probiotic; but it was add no flavour to a fruit drink. It will simply provide the protein. “No sugar, no sweetener, no flavour,” Barreras said, noting that most protein products are loaded with sweeteners. “You will enjoy the real sweetness of

the fruits. And you can really absorb the protein.” Barreras is extremely busy with work, family and his business. But he has also written a book about the drug trade called Benjamin Walker, which follows a $100 bill from the moment it is exchanged for drugs to the effect it has on the country the drugs come from. And he’s part of Drug Talk, in which he, a former junkie and a police officer explain the direct and the secondary effects of taking, and paying for, illicit drugs. “In Canada and developed countries, we don’t understand that money we spend on drugs affects other countries,” he said. “Three thousand people are killed every year (because of the trade), and many of them are innocent. That’s more people than September 11, but people don’t know about it and they don’t talk about it.” But Barreras does. It’s his way of giving back.

Shoemaker (Continued from page 3) Nokia, a new sponsor came on board. Tim Hortons management insisted that the competitors get compensated for more than just travel expenses. “Working on a relationship with the competitors was important, as was settling an issue about the television rights to the championships,” said Shoemaker. At one time, TSN would broadcast weekday games on television and CBC would cover the finals. “For one year, we went without TSN coverage because they couldn’t reach all the areas we wanted. The exclusive contract went to the CBC. It seemed like a good decision, but there was a lot of furor because some Canadians didn’t believe in their TV reach. “A year later, we went back to TSN. I think we have now reached the point where the skill of the best competitors is higher than it has ever been. And between a variety of events, there is almost one TV tournament every week.” The joy of Shoemaker’s international travels was being in Pinerolo, near Turin, Italy for the 2006 Olympics when Brad Gushue won gold for Canada and Shannon Kleibrink took bronze. The curling crowds weren’t large, but Shoemaker said there was something special about just being at the Olympics. Shoemaker likes to tell two stories from the Games. “We were coming down the street one day and I was walking with Don Wittman, Joan McCusker and Mike Harris, who were on the CBC broadcast team. Every Canadian we met, they came up and greeted Wittman. Everyone knew him from a long broadcasting career and his personality. “Because Gushue reached the final, our Canadian members got the VIP treatment. The game was over and the team

came forward to meet us in the special section. One of Gushue’s players was on the telephone. He put down the phone and I asked who’d be calling him at this time. As it turned out, he was just setting down the phone, asking the Canadian prime minister to hold for a moment while he met us.” All of the chapters in Shoemaker’s life have been intriguing, especially for a boy who was born in Plunkett, curled his first game at 10 and skipped a youth team in Grade 7 against some of the town’s men. He moved into Saskatoon in 1971 and curled first at Nutana and Sutherland before settling at the Granite. He skipped a rink into the northern men’s playoffs in 1983 and again in 1989. He holds a life membership in the Saskatchewan association, was the 2016 winner of the province’s Scotty Richardson Memorial Award, went into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame in 2007 and was voted into the Saskatoon Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. Although today’s visibility of curling is high, he worries about the grassroots. “The number of clubs is dwindling in the province, the number of curlers is down. There was a time when a lot of curlers who would move into the city. We have a strong Saskatoon Junior League now, but once they move on to go to university, we tend to lose them. I think it is all about a different look to society than we knew. Curlers could once find time to curl twice a week. Now, one game a week is satisfactory.” Away from curling venues, Shoemaker spent 33 years with Revenue Canada, a job from which he has retired. He and his wife, Elaine, have been married since 1973 and they have raised two children — Cory, who lives in Saskatoon, and Kristin, who lives in Halifax.

Page 10 - SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 11

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 12

DO WE REALLY HAVE TO LIKE HIM? Dear Lianne

Dear David

Our best friend is 21 weeks pregnant. That in itself is a miracle. She wasn’t ever supposed to be able to get pregnant. She is elated as well as frightened. Her boyfriend did not accept the pregnancy from the beginning. He said horrible things and basically abandoned her for the past few months. He now has re-entered the picture. He has admitted fault and apologized profusely. We helped sustain her during the time he was gone. My fiancé and myself can not stand him. He is a slime and we don’t want to pretend to like or accept him. We know how this is going to play out. He is going to hurt her again. How do you suggest we handle this? - David

Your friend will be experiencing a variety of emotions as a result of being pregnant as well as having a rocky relationship. It is quite common for people to attempt to make relationships work for the sake of the child and because of her fear of being a single parent. It is wonderful that she has the two of you as great friends and support. Where it is and has been difficult is to see her in a dysfunctional relationship. As her friend, all you can do is be there for her. It is really important that you refrain from criticizing her boyfriend. You do not have to be his best friend but I would encourage you to be kind and cordial to him. The chips will fall where they may.

Lianne Tregobov Intuitive Matchmaker

I HAVE BEEN HAPPILY UNITING COUPLES FOR THE PAST 22 YEARS. I AM GIFTED WITH INTUITION THAT HAS SET CAMELOT INTRODUCTIONS APART FROM OTHERS.

I WILL BE IN SASKATOON APRIL 26-28 INTERVIEWING NEW CLIENTS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR LOVE. CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR INTERVIEW WITH ME 306 978-LOVE(5683). SEND QUESTIONS TO: camelotintroductions@mymts.net

Paid Advertisement

Building dream car a source of pride Here’s a sticky

people have great causes and it seems this city stands up every time. The children we work with are anywhere from babies up to 16, 17 years old. “While the kids are in school we are open during the daytime to serve the needs of the street people, young mommies, young daddies, single parents that need hygenic products. There are a few people that need a place to have a shower, change some clothes. We supply all that kind of stuff as well. “Last year we served 31 tonnes of groceries. Nine trips a week we pick up from three different Safeway stores. They give us fantastic stuff, not just the pastries, but fruits and vegetables for our kids. “Saskatchewan being what it is, we have a group of farmers that supply all the eggs. Another group supplies the potatoes, and another group supplies all the hamburgers. We have Smokehaus Meats in Martensville that does all the butchering and packaging for us as well — just Arizona (left) and his brother Josiah were among the young people from Hands On amazing people. Outreach & Development Centre that joined forces with local businesses to restore “We’d love to take the credit because a 1970 Chevy Nova. In the centre of the photo is Rick Langlais, the founder of we see so much beauty happening daily Hands On. (Photo by Tyler Stein) but we can’t. It’s everyone else who Cam Hutchinson died, Hands On purchased the building gives us the privilege of doing it.” Saskatoon Express and two lots next to it from the estate. Langlais is hoping the Nova will raise ick Langlais was perplexed when That was about six years ago. Now $100,000 in a raffle. It will be on display teenage boys stopped coming to sitting in a heated garage at the rear of at the The Centre and Lawson Heights the Hands On Outreach & Devel- the building is a wonderfully restored malls, and will be on site at the annual opment Centre as regularly as they once 1970 Chevy Nova. Draggins Rod & Custom Car Show on did. When they did come, they didn’t Langlais is the founder of Hands On. April 14 and 15 at Prairieland. stay long. It is a registered charitable organization He said the project wouldn’t have One day he asked them why. What dedicated to serving the physical, emo- happened without the generosity of a was he doing wrong? tional and spiritual needs of Saskatoon’s number of body shops in Saskatoon. He “They said, ‘Rick, the little kids need inner city children and youth. said it will be a thrill for Hands On’s it so much and there is only so much It provides a safe environment, young people to see the car as part of the space for them.’ They were that grahealthy meals, clothing, activities and Draggins show. cious. I said if I got a bigger building, entertainment such as books, videos, “They will be able to see all the is there something you would like to table tennis, billiards, foosball, board people looking at the car and the pride is do? They said, ‘Rick, we’d love to do games, hockey, basketball, football, arts pretty priceless itself.” anything.’” and crafts, its website says. The car was recently the cover story Langlais asked what would be at the Hands On, like many non-profits, in an international auto magazine named top of their list. relies on the generosity of groups and Body Worx. Building cars, they said. people to keep its doors open. Hands On “There were six pages of stories and Langlais said he would get a new has been running for 25 years. It has an pictures of them in there,” Langlais said. building, complete with a garage, so annual budget of between $300,000 and “It really sparked a lot of confidence.” they could build cars. He took out a five- $400,000. Langlais is grateful for the Visit handsonoutreach.ca for more year lease, with an option for five more support it receives. information and a list of items that are from the building’s “We are a province where so many needed. AS032701 Aaron owner. When she AS032708 Aaron

Boryski’s Butcher Block Catering, BBQ & Food Truck Service

306.242.3456

issue

Reena Nerbas Saskatoon Express Dear Reena, Our old-style photo albums have a sticky substance on them to hold the photos in place. Do you know any ways to remove the pictures without damaging them? -Fran Dear Fran, To safely remove photos from the glue pages, you will need a long piece of dental floss. Holding both ends of the floss, saw it back and forth under the photo to gently remove it from the album. Alternatively, freeze the entire album so that the glue releases itself from the photos, and then gently pull them up. Alternatively, hold a hair dryer (on the hot setting) around the border of each photo; within seconds you will be able to lift the pictures. Dear Reena, I would like to know how to clean a shell and how to apply stain on it. -- Jamal Dear Jamal, Place the shell into room temperature 50/50 bleach/water inside of a pot (or use plain water). Boil the shell for five minutes. Stain as you would any surface or wipe the shell with baby oil to give it a nice shine. Dear Reena, Can you tell me how I can clean the inside soles of my sandals? They have a suede-like finish that is starting to look dirty from dust and foot perspiration. -Jim Dear Jim, Sprinkle the suede fabric with baking soda and then brush the nap back and forth with a damp nailbrush. If the suede is a synthetic fabric, you will be able to scrub it with plain old soapy (dish soap) water and an old toothbrush. Rinse and let dry. Dear Reena, I have quite a few white Cascade dishwasher capsules that have become so hard that the lid inside the dishwasher will not close. Is there a remedy for this? -- Fran Dear Fran, I can tell you that I toss dishwasher capsules into the dishwasher basin without ever placing them inside the detergent compartment. If you choose this option, you will not need to worry about closing the lid.

These cars might look the same... but they’re not!

#7-2210 Millar Ave. www.boryski.com

BOOKING NOW for Weddings, BBQ Rentals, Food Truck Catering & Boryski's Famous Pig Roast!

only one is Ens certiﬁed!

Ens Certiﬁed Pre-Owned means we stand behind what we sell.

Call

306-242-3456 for details!

No vehicle is sold without warranty included.

Start your search with Ens. ENS TOYOTA | www.EnsToyota.ca

(306) 653-5611

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 13

Spreading happiness on a special day

(Left to right) Arlene Hretsina, Callie Sikorski and Audrey Evans spread the word on happiness last week. (Photo by Cam Hutchinson) Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express miling, being positive and helping others were among the messages posted on a happiness wall at the Centre Mall last week. The United Nations proclaimed March 20 as the International Day of Happiness in June 2012. Last week, people in Saskatoon officially marked the event for the first time. Audrey Evans, one of the organizers, was pleased with the number of messages being posted on the wall. “We are trying to create awareness that every little act that you do is free and it creates a better world for all of us to live in,” Evans said. She said Live Happy was donating $1 to Big Brothers Big Sisters for every message taped to the wall. As the day was drawing to a close, Evans said things had gone well. “There are great people who are very friendly,” Evans said. “I can’t believe the generosity in this city – people have made meals for the homeless, people are taking their grandchildren out shopping. It’s really fun. It’s been a fun, fun day.” She said these types of acts are happening every day in our city, but it’s nice to have a day to acknowledge them. “A lot of people are hanging out with friends or are going to phone a friend or do something nice – cook dinner – little random acts of kindness.” She said she would like the celebration to grow and even extend to classrooms. Perhaps schools could have their own happy day walls, she said. “It’s been a huge success for our first year and we’re hoping for an even bigger



Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority - Liquor Permit Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997 Notice is hereby given that JMNR Enterprises Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Restaurant Permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Urban Spice Restaurant at 622 Circle Dr E, Saskatoon SK S7K 0T9 Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. 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 competitionbased 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. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina Sk S4P 3M3 DS032701 Dan

Experienced Reliable Quality Work

year next year.” She said she had her own happy message. “I put up that I am going to celebrate International day of Happiness so other people can be aware.” That mission was accomplished.

306.956.3000

Call today 306-230-4744 or e-mail

8 day 7 night

paintbynumber@live.com

Flavours of

Quebec June 19-26 or Sept 11-18, 2017 cost per person double

$2220

Jigsaw

(includes the savings) Confirm your space by March 31 and receive a $125 per person savings

Puzzles

Deposit only guarantees your savings by March 31.

Highlights: • 7 nights hotel, professional tour leader, deluxe motorcoach • 12 meals: 7 breakfast, 1 lunch and 4 dinners. • Mont Tremblany with Gondola Ride, Tour through the Laurentian Mountains,Quebec City Tour and Old Town, Montmorency Falls, Sainte-Anne-de- Beaupre, Charlevoix and the Flavour Trail, Notre Dame Basicica, Old Town Montreal walking tour.

CALL FOR FULL DETAILS AND AVAILABILITY.

leisure travel 2000 inc ...expect the world of us! TL Network Canada member agency

#36-1736 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon Ask about protecting your trip with travel insurance.

306.956.3000

FAX 306.374.0818 www.leisuretravel2000.ca

QUICK HEARING SELF CHECK

Simply answer YES or NO to each question:

Do you feel embarrassed when you answer incorrectly?

Do you have to ask people to repeat?

Do/Did you work in a noisy environment?

DS032702 Dan

832A Cynthia Street, Saskatoon

306.343.5612 • www.puzzlemaster.ca

EARN EXTRA MONEY!

ATTENTION

If you’d like to make extra cash and think this would work for you, please email: CASSANDRA GRABOWSKI

If you answered YES to any one of these, it’s time to get your hearing checked.

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm Sat: 10am-4pm

SPORTS TEAMS, NON-PROFIT GROUPS, FAMILIES, SENIORS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

SAVE $1000 OFF a pair of premium hearing devices

Do you have difficulty hearing in a group?

WE HAVE THE LARGEST SELECTION OF JIGSAWS IN SASKATCHEWAN!

B.Sc., M.Sc., Aud (C) REGISTERED AUDIOLOGIST

dsenick@saskatoonexpress.com Please include “DELIVERY PERSON” in the subject line – no phone calls please.

CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR FREE HEARING SCREENING www.soundimpressions.ca

306.477.3277

Grosvenor Park Shopping Centre | 18-2105 8 th Street East | Saskatoon, SK

Earn extra money each week and enjoy the outdoors while you’re at it. We need individuals or groups to deliver our weekly community newspaper in Saskatoon. Whether you just have a few hours 2 or 3 nights a week or would like to work 20 to 30 hours – this could be for you. Compensation will be paid on a per piece basis and is available upon delivery completion and verification.

Deadline for submissions is Monday April 13, 2017

A MUST-SEE PRESENTATION FOR PRE & POST RETIREES Presentation available Online 24/7

NOW SHOWING AT WWW.BCWMPRESENTS.COM

Will you outlive your money or will your money outlive you? Bart Chatterson, Investment Advisor HollisWealth, a division of Scotia Capital Inc. Tel: 306-343-3700 www.bcwmpresents.com Toll Free: 1-800-284-9999 b.chatterson@holliswealth.com ® Registered trademark of the Bank of Nova Scotia, used under lisence.

HollisWealth is a trade name and a division of Scotia Capital Inc., a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 14

Small Business Owner?

The Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce represents over 2000 business owners & individuals in our community, most of which are small businesses. Members get benefits like networking, learning, & advertising opportunities and special discounts on business services like group health insurance, and credit/debit processing. See how Chamber membership can benefit your small business

SaskatoonChamber.com | 306-244-2151

n o o t ska

S aEVENTS

MUSIC MARCH 31

Chris Coole plays banjo, John Showman the fiddle and Max Heineman the bass in a band called The Lonesome Ace Stringband, which plays oldtime, Appalachian and folk music with passion and soul. 9 p.m. The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. Tickets - $22 for SJS members, $27 for non-members.

april 1

Greystone Theatre presents Cabaret. All performances start at 8 p.m. Location is Greystone Theatre, 118 Science Place on the U of S Campus. Phone number for information is 306-966-5188. Tickets prices are: Adult - $22, Seniors - $19, Students - $17. There is no performance on March 26. For more information, visit http://artsandscience.usask.ca/drama/greystone. The theatre is also on Facebook.

MARCH 22 to april 3

10x10 Art Celebration presented by the River Bend Integrated Community Ministry (ICM), the 10x10 Art Celebration and silent auction celebrates Saskatoon’s diversity and creativity. View the art and make your bid at Saskatoon Unitarian Church, Grosvenor Park United Church, St. Martin’s United Church, Underground Cafe, Little Bird Patisserie and Art Placement. Each venue hosts april 3 at least 9 original works of art by artists who live and work Lyell Gustin Recital Series presents renowned pianist in the Core. For more information email icmsaskatoon@ Janina Fialkowska, at 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian gmail.com. Church. Fialkowska will perform beloved Romantic music MARCH 30 to april 2 and in an all-Chopin program to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. Pre-concert talk at 6:45 p.m. Admission: April 6 to april 9 $45 and $35 student. Tickets are available at McNally Live Five Independent Theatre presents Southern Dandy Robinson, Yamaha Piano, Saskatoon Academy of Music, or 75 at the Refinery. The March 30 show is a pay-what-youat the door. Children 12 and under free if accompanied by can preview. Show times are Thursdays to Saturdays at an adult. For more information, call 306-373-1451 or visit 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets by calling www.gustinhouse.ca. 306-653-5191 or online at www.livefive.ca. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. april 4 David Buchbinder’s Odessa/Havana eight-member band builds around the trumpet stylings and compositions of Buchbinder, with a mix of Jewish and Cuban flavours. Cuban piano master Hilario Duran is also on stage. 8 p.m. The Bassment. $27 and $27.

Nashville’s rising star, Daniel Champagne is working his way across a Canadian tour, introducing works from his CD, Fault Lines, and delivering the big guitar sounds. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets - $15 and $20.

april 9

Classical Variety Night: This is the final concert of the Galliard Foundation’s sixth season. It will feature talented local musicians performing music they love. The event will be held at the Grosvenor Park United Church, starting at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. Come enjoy some great music. For more information, visit galliard.alyssasmusic.ca or email galliard.foundation@gmail.com.

MARCH 31, april 1

Watermarks art show & sale: New art work in different mediums by 17 artists. At Luther Riverside Terrace (915 Saskatchewan Crescent West). March 31 from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and April 1 from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. For more information, go to http:/watermarks art show weebly.com or email watermarksartshow@gmail.com. Purchase by cash or cheque only. Free admission.

april 1

Lupus SK Society Inc.’s spring symposium. Registration at 12:30 p.m. and presentations at 1 p.m. Smiley’s Buffet and Event Centre, Banquet Room B, 702 Circle Drive East. Presenters are Dr. Truchan, a rheumatologist, and ***** Dr. Joanne Hawe, who will discuss nutrition. Everyone The Bridge City Brass Band under the direction of Ian is welcome and there is no admission. To pre-register, Krips will be performing at Grace Westminster United Church at 2:30 p.m. The band will be performing a diverse contact Irene Driedger at 1-877-566-6123 or idriedger@ program of music. Special guests are the Saskatoon Brass sasktel.net. Band Youth Band under the direction of Aaron Bueckert. april 3 to april 6 Admission is by donation. Kiwanis Musical Theatre Festival at Lighthouse Victory

events JW031310 James

MARCH 22 to april 1

Church (2802 Rusholme Road). Music students from ages six to 26 perform show tunes in costume. Monday and Wednesday sessions are at 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday sessions are at 1 p.m and 7 p.m. Admission is by silver collection at the door.

Local musician organizes fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express icholas Chelsom McCormick knows firsthand what it’s like to live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The Saskatoon father, musician, radio DJ, and live music fan first began to experience symptoms of Crohn’s disease back in 2005. Since then, he has endured challenges with his health, including disease flare-ups, medications, treatments, and bowel resection surgery. Today, as a volunteer with the Saskatoon chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Nicholas Chelsom (CCC), Chelsom McCormick McCormick wants to raise awareness about IBD as well as raise money to help find a cure. Recently he had an idea: why not combine his love of music with his volunteer work? That’s how an upcoming fundraiser called Rockin’ and Rollin’ the Guts was born. The event will be held on April 1 at Amigos Cantina, with proceeds going to Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. “As someone who has been a regular show-goer in this city for nearly two decades and has had a lived experience with Crohn’s disease for over half of that time, it got me thinking. I’m probably not the only one at these shows affected by these inflammatory bowel diseases, as it seems most people know someone who lives with one of them,” said Chelsom McCormick, who is also known as DJ Nick McDubby. “I thought it would be a great opportunity for awareness, as well as an opportunity to tap into this demographic of our city. I want those that would regularly attend shows to come out and support a cause that has personally affected myself, many people close to me, and probably someone you might know,” he said. “Many of us with these diseases struggle at times with mental health chal-

lenges and social isolation, so I wanted this to be an opportunity for those that do to know it’s OK. Here is an event for you where you can feel safe, understood, and have a good time.” In Canada, one in 150 people lives with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. The inflammatory bowel diseases inflame the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and disrupt the body’s ability to digest food, absorb nutrition, and eliminate waste in a healthy manner. Canada has among the highest rates of IBD in the world. IBD is more common in developed countries, urban areas, and temperate climates, and males and females are equally affected. Although Crohn’s and colitis can be diagnosed at any age, people are more frequently diagnosed before the age of 30. Crohn’s disease has almost doubled in children under the age of 10 since 1995. Jamey Hughton, president of the Saskatoon chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, wants to raise awareness about the prevalence of IBD in the community. “Every other day, people are telling me about their own connection to Crohn’s or colitis. ‘My brother has it. My aunt has it. My son was just diagnosed.’ It seems more widespread than ever, but still doesn’t seem to receive the exposure in terms of awareness,” he said. “Support for CCC is support for friends and family, and direct support for research and development right here in Saskatoon.” Chelsom McCormick, who also volunteers as a radio host on CFCR 90.5 FM and studied social work, said he was inspired to organize the band fundraiser as a result of his own life experiences, as well as “the joy of creating social change through awareness, gathering people together, supporting local musicians, building community, and music making.” Rockin’ and Rollin’ the Guts will be held on April 1 at Amigos Cantina, with the show to start at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets are available at www.ticketfly.com. (Shannon Boklaschuk is a public relations volunteer with the Saskatoon chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Canada.)

HougHton Boston Dogs’ Breakfast XVII Thursday, May 4Th Special Guest Speaker

Henry BurrIs

3 time Grey Cup Champion, 2 time CFL MVP

tickets can be purchased by going online at www.dogsbreakfastyxe.com or check out facebook and twitter for the latest information leading up to the Breakfast. Proceeds of the breakfast are dedicated to supporting the education of U of S Huskie Football Student Athletes. The financial commitment from the past 16 years have funded over 400 scholarships and raised over $1.4 Million dollars. Touchdown Sponsor -

Convert Sponsors -

Ray Bashutsky

Darlene AS032716 Aaron SASKATOONEXPRESS -DC032710 March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 15

Cam Hutchinson & Friends:

Views of the World

This column includes BT and E.T.

• I remember where I was when I heard John F. Kennedy had been assassinated, where I was when Paul Henderson scored the winning goal in the 1972 Summit Series, and I remember where I was when I read Brian Towriss was going to be enshrined in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. I damn near jumped out of bed, I was so happy for BT. After a tumultuous last four months, it was wonderful to read that Brian was being honoured. I am not sure it takes the sting out of his sudden and unprofessionally handled departure from the University of Saskatchewan, but it sure can’t hurt. • Torben Rolfsen, on Tom Brady’s missing Super Bowl jersey being found in Mexico with an accredited journalist: “As punishment, the man will be forced to order six months of Brady’s TB12 meal plans.” • Who gives journalism a worse name, a jersey thief or Fox News? • Janice Hough, on the San Antonio Spurs paying tribute to Second World War vet Richard Overton, who, at 110 years old, is the oldest living veteran: “He’s one of the few people alive who remembers Tim Duncan’s rookie year.” • A find on Twitter: “Overheard in the concession line at the Winnipeg Jets game against Philadelphia: ‘Have you seen the Flyers fans here? Like out

of America’s Most Wanted! Or from Regina!’” • From Rolfsen: “Crazy non-call on Sidney Crosby with a slash on the Sens’ Marc Methot. His finger looked like E.T.’s.” • I am still not sure what it was, but CFL Week was a good idea. • From Hough: “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast made $170 million at the box office in its opening weekend. With this much success, I wonder if someone will suggest a cartoon sequel.” • I am happy to tell you I didn’t watch a single at-bat in the world baseball classic. The tournament just isn’t the same for me without Stubby Clapp. • Hough, on NBA commissioner Adam Silver calling the practice of teams resting star players an extremely significant issue for our league: “And Lakers fans are thinking, “What star players?’” • From NHLer Patrick O’Sullivan: “McDavid is the most explosive and dynamic skater in the history of hockey. That’s not a stretch at this point, I think it’s a fact.” Of course everyone at TSN, especially knucklehead Jeff O’Neill, knows the greatest skater of all-time is Auston Matthews. • From Rolfsen: “I hope James Harden grows a playoff beard.”

JOB POSTING

Ask the Expert

Cook

Title: Location: Employer: Address: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Website:

Saskatoon Kabab King Restaurant 1A- 705 Central Avenue Saskatoon SK, S7N 3A4 306-979-6865 306-979-6565 kabakingr@gmail.com www.kababking.ca

Q: Does a funeral require the body to be embalmed? A: If a viewing and service will occur days after a death, embalming is recommended to allow time for families who have to travel to attend the funeral. While embalming isn’t mandatory, it does offer more flexibility in time frames when organizing the funeral service.

Job Description: Accurately and efficiently cook meats, preparation of Gravi, Tandoori, Curri Cook, and other east Indian Dishes and also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishing of cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates.

For more information, contact Greg Lalach, Manager:

Wages/Salary: $23.00 / Hour No. of Positions: 3 Employment Term: 2 Years (Full Time) Education: High School AS032704 Experience: Aaron 3 to 5 Years

306-700-4114

Park Funeral Home by Arbor Memorial

Arbor Memorial Inc.

625 - 25th Street East Saskatoon, SK, S7K 8J1

(306) 933-9394

Let Chef Roger take care of the cooking!

Proposal the taco the town By RJ Currie • CFL Hall-of-Fame QB Warren Moon only played six seasons in the CFL, and on a recent TSN interview he pronounced Saskatchewan perfectly. So what’s Milt Stegall’s excuse? • The Beijing crowd was so loud at the women’s curling championship, Canadian third Emma Miskew threw a draw when Rachel Homan asked for a takeout. Call it Miskew-munication. • A woman proposed to her boyfriend at a Vancouver Canucks game with fake roses made from Doritos. My guess where she’ll find herself? Alone again, nacho-ly. • One of the Super Bowl’s biggest mysteries is solved: the FBI have recovered Tom Brady’s missing jersey. They’re still looking for the Atlanta Falcons’ offence. • Summing up Duke guard Grayson Allen’s thoughts on his time with the Blue Devils: “It’s been a trip.” • TSN’s hockey panel said Toronto’s recent win over Columbus allowed them to leapfrog the Bruins in the standings. Shouldn’t that be Leaffrog? • Canadian Kia Nurse had 29 points and tied a Women’s NCAA Tournament record with nine three-pointers

AS032710 Aaron

in UConn’s 94-64 win over Syracuse. That’s how you Nurse a lead. • The NY Post reports “rich people” can soon tour the Titanic for about $US 105,000. For the wealthy wanting to see a shipwreck in progress, there’s always Lakers tickets. • Canada’s Lance Stroll, 18, will make his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix. Let’s hope Stroll moves faster than his name suggests. • I fibbed to my wife about why I returned a stud-finder to the hardware store. I told her it kept pointing to me. • An item on people.com shows the uniforms of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are relatively unchanged since the 1980s. No need to be messin’ with those Texans. • RIP Chuck Barris. Gong at age 87. • Commissioner Adam Silver called it “an extremely significant issue” NBA teams rest the stars people want to see. “Nothing to worry about here,” said the Brooklyn Nets. RJ’s Groaner of the Week Reuters reports thieves in Italy stole a prize-winning racehorse and a thoroughbred colt out of their stalls. The rustlers are said to be at large and the horses unstable.

o r Yo u r W e d d i n g Limousine Service f At Living Skies, we specialize in limousine service for weddings. Right from your stag & stagette to picking you up after your reception, we can take care of all your wedding transportation needs. Don’t forget to book early as weekends MAKE Y tend to book up quickly. YOU R DA

Book Online or Call Today!

SPEC IAL!

Use promo code 1703EA for a 5% discount

lslimo.ca • yourservice@lslimo.ca • 822A 48th Street E. Saskatoon, SK • 306-955-9900 AS032711 Aaron

Bring in this coupon for...

ONE SPARE FEE or SHEET OF PRACTICE ICE CALL FOR DETAILS

306.382.3088

At Parkville, it’s all about enjoying life & having fun! Call Mitchell or Ruth today to book your private tour. sales@parkvillemanor.com

AS032711 James on Alan Jacks nette Tammy Wy on John Anders Dolly Parton Waylon J atured Win Prizes FAettraction ggard of Merle Haore

e l O d n a Gr Opry tribute SHOW

Y SATURDA

th APRIL 15

and much m

Centrpem. l a r u t l u 30 r man C how at 7:

.• S

t 6:30pm

en a Doors op

Tickets: $25 55+: $22

McNally Robinson 955-3599 • German Cultural Centre 306-244-6869

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 16

Saskatoon 55+ Lifestyles Make vacations and travel a key component of retirement

W Now that they have more free time, retirees can gear up for travel adventures to remember.

Luther Riverside Terrace

OPEN HOUSE April 1st • 1-4pm

SENIOR HOUSING • • • • • • • • • •

Riverbank Park, Back Yard and Patio Evening entrée choices and lunch specials Housekeeping and Linen Services Includes all Utilities including Shaw Cable 24 hour Emergency Response System Full kitchens in every suite Personal Care Home attached Wellness and Foot Care Shuttle Services for Medical and Shopping And So Much More

Professionally managed by 915 SASKATCHEWAN CRESCENT WEST

Answers

Overlooks the River & Gabriel Dumont Park

www.riversideterrace.ca Call 306-664-1250 X222 for your tour

hen the time comes to bid farewell to conference calls, meetings and daily commutes, retirees have open schedules to fill with whichever activities they choose. Travel is one exciting way to pass the time. Traveling can be a rewarding prospect for active seniors, particularly those who successfully preplanned for retirement and have the income to fund various excursions. Many seniors, both in the United States and Canada, find that travel tops their to-do lists once they retire. According to Senior Travel magazine, new travel options are emerging for newly minted retirees looking for something a little different from the status quo. The list of destinations retirees have at their disposal is limitless. The following ideas are some of the more popular ways retirees choose to travel. • Road trips rule. Taking to the high-

WE CARRY A LOT MORE THAN JUST PILLS We’re a one-stop shop with a full grocery & confectionary along with some of the best giftware in Saskatoon. Check out our Products page for a snapshot of what’s available! WE CARRY THE FULL LINE OF SISU PRODUCTS

SISU CURCUMIN

Pain-free joints, smooth skin, a strong heart and sharp mind – essential elements for a long, healthy life.

SENIOR’S DAY last Wednesday of every month

15% off MOST ITEMS

PROCERA AVH® The leading brain health supplement in the U.S.

1302 Temperance St Saskatoon, SK DISPENSARY (306) 653-2922 FRONT STORE (306) 653-2505 FAX (306) 653-8046

ways and byways is an excellent way to see the country. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which places they want to visit. RV travel can be as comfortable or as rustic as travelers prefer. Many seniors spend months traveling in their campers, which offer many of the same amenities of home. Campsites and special RV hook-up sites offer the other necessities of traveling the open road. • Genealogical tourism is popular. People hoping to trace their ancestry and visit their ancestral homelands are one of the fastest-growing travel segments. Visiting an old church in Europe where ancestors were married or buying food from a market in which a great aunt or uncle once worked leads retirees on many international adventures. Such trips provide travelers with a unique opportunity to understand their roots up close and personal while enjoying some international travel along the way. • Exotic tours can be exciting destinations. History buffs or adventureseeking couples may be particularly attracted to exotic travel destinations that are slightly off of the beaten path. Travel tours may take vacationers to destinations such as excavation sites or backpacking through the rainforest. With passport in hand, seniors can go just about anywhere their desires take them. • Enjoy a relaxing seaside trip. A seaside vacation can be the perfect trip for seniors who want to put their feet up and sip some cocktails while watching the waves lap the shores. Many beach resorts offer all-inclusive packages for different age groups. Meals, excursions and hotel rooms can be bundled into one affordable, confusion-free price. • Go cruising. Speaking of allinclusive vacationing, cruising seems tailor-made for those ages 50 and older because it offers the convenience of accommodations, food, entertainment, and transportation all in one. The various activities offered on the ship mean travelers can find ways to spend their time how they see fit. Cruising couples can opt to spend all of their time on the ship enjoying carefully prepared meals and entertainment or disembark and explore the various ports of call along the way.

Regular & Corporate Memberships - No Joining Fees -

Golf Tournaments & Outings Meetings & Special Events

Saskatoon Golf & Country Club

Traditional - Relaxed - Convenient

306.931.0022 saskatoongcc.com

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 17

Saskatoon 55+ Lifestyles

Sheldon Kraus is the president of the Saskatoon Sport District of the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association. (Photo by Cam Hutchinson)

Seniors joining association for fun, games and fitness Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express heldon Kraus wasn’t sure what to make of the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association (SSFA) the first time he went out to bowl. “When I walked into the bowling alley, I saw all these white and purple heads and thought, ‘oh my God, what the hell am I doing here?’ I hesitated and thought, ‘I’m here, so I might as well bowl.’ I bowled well, I qualified and I liked the people and have bowled ever since.” That was about 20 years ago. Kraus, now 75, has been the president of the Saskatoon Sport District for almost as long as he has been participating. There are 512 members of the SSFA in Saskatoon, participating in 12 activities. Every two years there are provincial games with up to 20 events on the program.

TA032728 Tammy

minton, tennis and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. The dimensions and layout of the court are the same as those used in badminton, while the net style and height are somewhat similar to tennis. Pickleball has been around for more than 50 years, but picked up steam in these parts over the past few years as Snowbirds brought the game back from Arizona. Kraus said there are 135 registered for slow pitch. He said on any given day, 75 or 80 will show up, break into four teams, and battle away. There is room for more in the various activities. Members of the SSFA are broken into four age categories: 55-64, 65-74, 75-84 and 85-plus. He said there are 15 to 20 people in the 85-plus division, including a woman who is 103. She has been in the association since 1988, when the first

AS032713 Aaron

Kraus said the SSFA is a non-profit organization which strives to promote active living, wellness and participation among our province’s seniors. He says the word seniors might be a bit of a sore point and is being replaced by older adults. After all, those young ones around 55 aren’t really seniors by most definitions. The fall and winter season has ended and the local SSFA group is signing up people for the next year – its year runs from April 1 to March 31. Kraus said he would like to see the number of participants continue to grow. He said he budgeted for 535 this year. People paying the $20 annual membership fee aren’t limited to one activity. The most popular has been pickleball, with 225 people signed up for the sport. Pickleball combines elements of bad-

(3x/week for 3 weeks) Regular price $89

Shalley Turk, owner, Functional Aging Specialist

Bring this ad in to receive

$10 off!

Fitness for 50+ y Changing the wa n Ages! Saskatoo

#5-3602 Taylor St. Saskatoon, SK • 306.374.3013

shelley@proactivefit.ca

DC032718 Darlene

Smile Since 1983

Junor

Frayling Denture Clinic

#35-102 Hampton Circle

306-382-7767 Mon to Thurs 8:00-4:00

y Changing the wa n Ages! Saskatoo

Baby boomers that stay active have a higher chance of remaining more independent and able-bodied into their golden years. This is precisely what proactive health is all about! Yoga is low impact and encourages movement initiated by breath to improve mobility, stability, and balance. What is even more fantastic is when Yoga is blended with Physiotherapy! Contact Kim Deschamps for more information on how to keep moving and live the life you want to live during your Golden Years! Book an appointment today!

33rd Street

DC032740 Saving Darlene Your

*Frayling

Mc Clockin

• Complete Dentures • Partial Dentures • Quick Relines & Repairs

Hampton Circle

New Patients Welcome

Shoppers Drug Mart

For more information, visit ssfa.ca. Click on the Districts tab and pull the menu down until you hit Saskatoon. Contact info for various members of the local organizing committee can be found there.

21 Day Intro Small Group Training

Beautiful Dentures look young and feel great!!!

provincial games were held. The SSFA doesn’t own facilities. “We have to partner and work with other organizations, so that’s a challenge sometimes. We rent the Saskatoon Field House for our track and field people during the winter. During the summer they go out to Griffiths Stadium to do their activities.” He said slow pitch games are played at Umea Park. He said they have signed a contract with the city. “They have been very kind to us,” he added. Kraus said he has loved every minute of being an SSFA member since that day he walked into a bowling alley and saw all those old people.

kim@holisticphysiowellness.ca •

306-321-6015 •

www.holisticphysiowellness.ca

Best Location • Best Designs • Best Value Providence III New Showsuite Now Open! 806 sq.feet Starting at $222,900 1107 sq.feet Starting at $304,900 1261 sq.feet Starting at $373,500 Contact: • Underground Parking Connie Hundeby • Elevator 306.260.3355 • 9 foot Ceilings or visit the • Guest Suite SALES CENTRE • Fitness Centre Wed-Sun 2pm-5pm • Pet-Free www.providencecondos.info

1015 Moss Avenue • NEXT DOOR TO THE CENTRE MALL

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 18

Saskatoon 55+ Lifestyles JW032709 James

The Palisades

ENRICHED LIVING STARTING AT

Retirement Residence

Downtown, off Spadina Cres.

MEALS •

HOUSEKEEPING

306-653-3995

$1585 •

FOOTCARE

•

April Occupancy Available

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Some benefits of growing older

any people are quick to think of growing older in a negative light. Although there certainly are some side effects of aging that one may wish to avoid, people may find that the benefits of growing older outweigh the negatives. Seniors are a rapidly growing segment of the population. In the United States, the Administration on Aging states that the older population - persons 65 years or older - numbered 46.2 million in 2014 (the latest year for which data is available). Statistics Canada reports that, in July 2015, estimates indicated that there were more persons aged 65 years and older in Canada than children aged 0 to 14 years for the first time in the country’s history. Nearly one in six Canadians (16.1%) was at least 65 years old. With so many people living longer, TA032704 Tammy it’s time to celebrate the perks of getting

NOW OPEN

older rather than the drawbacks. Here are some great benefits to growing old. • Higher self-esteem: The insecurities of youth give way as one ages, and older people have less negativity and higher self-esteem. A University of Basel study of people ranging in ages from 18 to 89 found that regardless of demographic and social status, the older one gets the higher self-esteem climbs. Qualities like self-control and altruism can contribute to happiness. • Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to discounts on meals, museum entry fees, movies, and other entertainment if they’re willing to disclose their ages. Discounts are available through an array of venues if one speaks up. Seniors also can enjoy travel perks, with slashed prices on resorts, plane tickets and more. The U.S. National Park Service offers citizens age 62 and older lifetime passes to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites for just $10

Growing older may involve gray hair or wrinkling skin, but there are many positive things associated with aging.

in person ($20 online or via mail). • Reasoning and problem-solving skills: Brain scans reveal that older adults are more likely to use both hemispheres of their brans simultaneously - something called bilateralization. This can sharpen reasoning skills. For example, in a University of Illinois study, older air traffic controllers excelled at their cognitively taxing jobs, despite some losses in short-term memory and visual spatial processing. Older controllers proved to be

experts at navigating, juggling multiple aircrafts simultaneously and avoiding collisions. • Less stress: As people grow older, they are able to differentiate their needs from wants and focus on more important goals. This can alleviate worry over things that are beyond one’s control. Seniors may realize how little the opinions of others truly mean in the larger picture, thereby feeling less stress about what others think of them.

Personal Care Home

Beautiful, affordable, licenced 15 bedroom care home in Evergreen Every room includes a washroom, T.V. and nurse call system. 24/hr trained staff. Elevator, wheelchair accessibility, nutritious meals and snacks.

alliedcarehomes@gmail.com | allied carehome.ca

1138 Evergreen Blvd. Saskatoon NOW RENTING!

NEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY se Open Ho-u4pm Fridays 2

After more than 18,000 meals, I’m ready to hang up my apron. With decades of family life under my belt, I calculate I’ve cooked thousands of dinners. My husband and I may have retired from our day jobs, but I kept on with my same household routine. Now it’s time for me to truly retire! I’m happy to hand over the cooking & cleaning to someone else. At Stonebridge Crossing I’ll enjoy delicious meals all freshly prepared and served in a lovely dining room by friendly servers. And they even do the dishes! Isn’t it time you really retired? Taste test Stonebridge Crossing. Call to book your tour and be our guest for a delicious meal. 102 Wellman Crescent, Saskatoon 306-974-7990 | StonebridgeCrossing.ca

250 Hunter Rd, Saskatoon

CALL 306-664-0501 EXT. 222 FOR TOURS To view a virtual tour visit www.luthercare.com

Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 19

Saskatoon 55+ Lifestyles

Easy ways to shed that winter weight

pring is here and warmer days will be here before you know it! Many people will want to drop a few pounds before getting out the shorts. Read on for three easy ways to shed some of that “winter weight” and be confident when shorts season arrives! All of these are small lifestyle changes that can easily be maintained over time. These strategies may seem ridiculously simple, but do them over an extended period of time and you should see some concrete, PERMANENT results.

Sugar will cause you to gain weight every single time. There’s really no way around that simple truth. Sugar is standing between you and your ideal body. If you’re serious about looking and feeling great, then understand that sugar can’t be a common occurrence in your diet. Bottom line: If you avoid sugar 80 per cent of the time, you will be on your way to a lean and energetic body. (Content provided by Shelley Turk, Certified Functional Aging Specialist, proACTIVE Fitness.)

Strategy #1: Swap Sandwich Bread for Lettuce Move over bread, lettuce is better. It’s time to re-define your sandwich. While bread has tradition on its side, lettuce wraps offer you weight loss and increased energy. Bottom line: Eating bread and other starchy foods always leads to extra pounds, so change your ways. Swap your sandwich bread for lettuce for 30 days and see how much you will effortlessly lose. I bet you’ll feel more energetic after lunch too!

BUS TOURS

Strategy #2: Trade Slow Cardio for Intense Intervals Doing slow cardio will not give you results. In order to really make your workout effective, you need to turn up the intensity. If you love to jog, do a series of sprints throughout your workout. If you’re a swimmer, push yourself extra hard every other lap. Bottom line: Doing slow, easy cardio will not give you the streamlined body you want. Only intense intervals will do that for you. Pepper your workout with bouts of intense cardio and watch as your waistline begins to shrink. Strategy #3: Avoid Sugar MOST Of The Time

LS907328.J07 Liza

Odyssey Coach Lines Inc.

Box 139 Saskatoon. S7K 3K4 | 306-931-7741

$90 IN SLOT PLAY NONSMOKING CASINO

We promise excellence in care & security

Some free meals & shopping in Minot incl. Apr 17-19 & May 22-24

$300 at par included $189 pp/dbl

SKY DANCER / SHOOTING STAR Belcourt ND & Mahnomen ND Apr 3-7 & Jun 5-9 $289. pp.dbl

ET TWO BUFF TS BREAKFAS IKEA SHOPPING NTON WEST EDMO MALL

$225 SLOT PLAY

RIVER CREE CASINO & SHOPPING

Edmonton, AB. Incl. 3 Lunches & $15 slot play May 28-30 $215 pp/dbl incl. GST

SKY DANCER/7 CLANS, WARROAD, MN May 1-5 & Jul 3-7 $ 230 Slot Play Shopping $46 IN MEAL COUPON $289 pp dbl

South Beach Casino Resort & Winnipeg Casinos Apr 24-27 & Jun 19-22 $240. pp dbl. One fREE LuNCH BUFFET $400 at par

$55 SLOT PLAY

4 BEARS CASINO & DEADWOOD May 7-12 & Oct 8-13 $495. pp dbl.

Includes $135 sloy play, 2 buffet suppers, 5 breakfasts, 4 burger meals, step-on guide Mt.Rushmore, shopping & more

DAY TRIPS Prince Albert – April 10 Regina – March 28 & April 25 Tours pickup in Saskatoon, Regina & Moose Jaw (except River Cree - Departs from Saskatoon) Visit us: www.odysseybuslines.com

“Professional and Personal care when you need it”

Est. 2005

CARE HOMES INC.

4 BEARS CASINO, New Town, ND

Daily Living Personal Care

• SGI Insured • Consistent Caregivers • Ask us about Preferred Customer Rates and Veteran Services

PRAIRIE SPRING

• Personal Care Needs • Companion Care • Respite • Community Support • Light Housekeeping

Call us today at 306.370.0314

www.dailylivingcare.com

• • • • • •

24 hour care In-house physician Elevators Administration of medication Nutritious meals and snacks Social and Recreation programs And so much more……. Pet Therapy Outdoor Activities

Your Smile Guaranteed

Live Entertainment

Direct Billing For Most Insurance Providers. Smile & Chew With Confidence.

Complimentary Consultations Same Day Relines & Repairs Complete & Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Denture Options For Implants

Theme and Birthday Party Celebrations

801 Kristjanson Road, Saskatoon

306.934.0077 | 306.221.1189

9:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm Mon-Fri

3B 3602 Taylor St. E. 306-249-3737

www.prairiespringcarehomes.com Nuta Nutana S.C.

prairiespring@shaw.ca

SASKATOONEXPRESS - March 27-April 2, 2017 - Page 20

Personal Care Home • Warman, SK At Diamond House, our cooks prepare delicious and nutritious meals in a fully equipped kitchen.

The menu caters to the tastes, preferences and dietary needs of our residents, by including everything from home style meals, fresh baked bread and buns to scrumptious desserts. The homemade soups are always a favorite.

With the unique design of Diamond House, our residents dine in a small family sized dining room for a peaceful dining experience.

OUR MENU PLAN IS DEVELOPED WITH RESIDENTS FAVORITE RECIPES WHILE MEETING THE CANADIAN FOOD GUIDE NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS.

OUR DIAMOND HOUSE COOKS Lynn Conlon - I have only been at Diamond House for a short time but love working there. The staff are very caring and friendly always willing to help which sets a happy environment to work in. I believe that the residents need to know that the staff care about their well being and quality of life and it definitely shows on a day to day basis at Diamond House. Also, the food being served is so important to the residents. It is something they all look forward to and are served the highest quality of fresh vegetables, fruits, appetizers, entrées and desserts with day to day variety. The residents are involved in giving us new ideas and all their traditional meals as well “great food makes very happy people”. Wanda Lanovaz – I have been working at Diamond House for just under a year. I believe it is important to create a home environment and treating each resident as if they were our own parents we were caring for. I love to cook, bake and enjoy interacting with our residents. One of the main things I love about Diamond House is that the home can house couples together regardless of the different levels of care needed. I think it is important, not only for the couples, but for the families to get together to spend quality time with their parents / grand parents.

Diamond House Cooks from left to right. Lynn Conlon, Diane Fehr, Wanda Lanovaz

Diane Fehr - Diamond House is a beautiful home for our residents. The kitchen is nicely set up with lots of room to work and great appliances. My day is very full preparing nutritious and well balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and supper. Although I enjoy cooking, my favourite time of the day is sitting down and eating lunch with our residents. They have so many stories to tell, and often they really just want someone to sit with and talk with them. They bring joy to my day!

Located at 700 Ballesteros Cres in Warman • www.diamondhouse.ca For more information please call 306-955-1300 or email hauph@sasktel.net www.facebook.com/diamondhousesk • www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eltt22Gbqg