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Fleeing Vietnam
When the U.S. left, life was never the same Kim Tran was just seven years old when the Vietnam War ended, but her memories of the time between 1975 and 1980 are vivid. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express This is the first story in a series. im Tran gets goosebumps whenever she hears the sound of a helicopter. She remembers the sunny evening in DC041725 Darlene
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April 1975 when she was sitting on the branch of a tree eating her dinner. She loved taking her supper outside. It was beautiful in the yard and it took her away from the political discussions which dominated conversations inside the house. The Vietnam War was table talk around the
world, but Kim Tran and her family were living it. The beauty of that night suddenly turned dark. The sun went missing in an eclipse of helicopters. Hundreds of them lifted into the air from a military base close to her home in Saigon.
“The Americans were leaving,” she said. “They were taking off. It was so black. Even to this day that sound terrifies me.” Tran, who was seven at the time, had been told to run to a shelter her father built (Continued on page 13)
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aren Smart called one with me to discuss the family’s day and said she had a journey to Saskatoon. Kim’s story idea for us. husband, Brett Maki, suggested She said a Saskatoon I set aside a couple of hours to couple was about to celebrate hear the story. They spoke for their 70th wedding anniverthree hours one Saturday aftersary. She said Phat Minh and noon. My jaw was dropped for Them Thi Tran were among much of the time. the hundreds of thousands who The story of the Trans’ became known as Boat People. journey can’t be summarized in She said there is a story to be one story. It can’t be properly told. She was right. told in two. This will be the I have long had an interlongest-running series we have Editor est in the people who bravely done. shoved off from shores of South Vietnam The stories are told for the most part at the end of their country’s war. The through the eyes and words of Kim Tran. Trans didn’t know where life would take She was just seven years old in April, them. They only knew it was no longer 1975 when South Vietnam fell to the going to be in their homeland. Communists. Her attention to detail is An estimated 25 per cent of those hun- incredible. Tam says she has blocked out dreds of thousands that fled died at sea. some of that part of her life. Van wasn’t The Trans had innumerable brushes with with his family for parts of the time. death between 1975 and 1980 when they Listening to Kim, I felt like I was hudarrived in Saskatoon. dled in a barge with Communist soldiers Karen’s call was like a dream come up above. I felt the sea water stinging my true for a writer. eyes every 30 seconds for three straight Phat Minh and Them Thi Tran had two days. I felt like I was in a putrid overreasons to celebrate on a recent Saturday crowded prison cell. night. They celebrated their milestone anIn this edition, Kim talks about the niversary and it was also Mr. Tran’s 90th days just after the war ended. During birthday. Sandy and I were honoured to the next four weeks, there will be stories be invited to the gathering of about 150 about escape and capture, and harrowing people. moments on land and sea. How this famIt was a surprise party. In the photo ily made it here is beyond me. above, you can see the look of love and In the final part, we will talk about joy in Mr. Tran’s face as his oldest son, the lives of the Tran family in Saskatoon Van, greeted him at the door. since their arrival 37 years ago. It’s an Van and his sisters, Kim and Tam, met honour and privilege to share their story.
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Picking the U of S a great move, Burris will tell recruits Darren Steinke Saskatoon Express ince quarterbacking the Ottawa Redblacks to a Grey Cup championship last November, Henry Burris’s life has included being a television personality and a hockey dad. The former CFL star retired from football going out on a high, having guided the Redblacks to a 39-33 upset overtime victory over the Calgary Stampeders in last year’s CFL title game in Toronto. Burris was named MVP of the game after completing 35 of 46 passes for 461 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for two touchdowns. On May 4, Burris will be the special guest speaker for this year’s Houghton Boston Dogs’ Breakfast, which starts at 7 a.m. at Prairieland Park. The annual breakfast is used to raise scholarship funds for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team. “This is big time, and to be a part of it, I am honoured,” said Burris in a telephone interview last week from Ottawa. After retiring from football, Burris became a co-host of CTV Morning Live in Ottawa on Feb. 17. He said he quickly got used to waking up at 3 a.m. to make it into the studio. “Honestly, I am having a blast,” he said. “This has been exactly what I have wanted to get into as far as walking away from the game. “I’ve prepared for this for the last probably eight out of 10 years each off-season. I was trying to help cushion that career gap that was going to occur and make sure that I had a bridge waiting for me.” With his trademark smile and outgoing personality, Burris would seem to be a natural for broadcasting. He said he has received a lot ofJames positive feedback, outside JW041704
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the odd viewer sending in criticism about his wardrobe choices. He takes the fashion critiques in stride. “I’ve had a lot of people come up and compliment us on just how the show is and how much it has improved over the time I have been a part of it,” said Burris. “It is still like football. The more we continue to work together, the more that we start to pick up and take strides on how we all want to operate as a team together. That is kind of how it is going to roll from there.” Away from work, Burris is a hockey dad. He can often be found accompanying his wife, Nicole, to various Ottawa-area minor rinks to watch the couple’s two sons — Armand, 11, and Barron, eight — play hockey. Burris said it is too early to tell if his sons will ever play in the big leagues, and that wasn’t the reason for them to be in the sport. “As long as they enjoy the journey,” said Burris. “For me, that is what my main focus is, for them just to enjoy the journey and to enjoy playing the game that they love. “That (playing in the NHL) is one of those things you can’t predict. For me, I just think there are just a lot of opportunities to learn just about working with others and know your job. “Sometimes, you may not have the coach that you like or certain players that you may like or they may not like you or whatever. The thing is you still have to do your job, so it is teaching just good life skills for them.” Burris said it’s tough to keep a low profile at the rink. “People still know me from being the quarterback and a lot of people watch the morning show, so it is tough to just walk around. It is hard to hide. There are not many black people at the hockey rinks
Hamilton was one of Henry Burris’s stops during his illustrious CFL career. (Wiki Photo) these days.” The three-time Grey Cup winner was pumped to hear the Huskies will introduce their new recruits at the Dogs’ Breakfast. Burris plans to tell the newcomers they made a great choice to come to play at the U of S. “The number one thing is when you look at the tradition as far as what the Huskies have been able to establish over the years, their track record speaks for itself,” he said. “As a kid who grew up in the States, understanding that if you wanted the best opportunity to achieve success both on and off the field and in life, you go to a place where you are represented not only by
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the brand that you wear on the field, but also by how effective the school is when it comes to getting your degrees and your education. The University of Saskatchewan is second to none. “You look at the players that they’ve put into the CFL and guys who even got tryouts down south; I mean that name speaks for itself. Where else would you rather be than a place where you can go on and get the maximum opportunity to live out your dreams in everything that you seek?” (You can see more of Darren Steinke’s work in his online blog stankssermon. blogspot.ca.)
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s I write this, the And a group of them, from the GoFundMe page other end of the country no set up by nurses less, started the GoFundMe from Quebec, Ontario and page. The SRNA’s response? Nova Scotia in support of Its membership should not Carolyn Strom has raised have to pay for the discipline $20,381. In seven days. of someone who has commitLooks like it might reach its ted professional incompetence $26,000 goal. and/or professional misconCarolyn Strom is the duct. nurse who is being fined Agreed. The problem here $1,000, plus $25,000 is that the SRNA has hurdled Columnist toward the cost of her the tenet of the punishment disciplinary process, by the fitting the crime and landed in Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Asterritory that can only be called vindicsociation (SRNA). If she does not pay tive and ridiculous. within three years, the association will The association has also managed suspend her nursing licence. to completely ignore the concept of Her “crime”: objecting to the care freedom of speech, code of ethics be her grandfather was receiving in a damned. Strom said the care was subpar Macklin, Sask. health facility, calling on her own Facebook page. It was hardit “subpar” on her personal Facebook ly a series of visitations to newsrooms page. That word “personal” is a crucial across the province, or a speaking tour. part of this discussion. So is the word Ninety-seven per cent or more of Sas“subpar,” which is significantly less ex- katchewan’s population would not know treme than other words she could have that health care in Macklin was subpar, used, like “terrible,” for example. if the nurses there had not complained, Her lawyer, Marcus Davies, is apand the SRNA had not made a federal pealing the verdict. He has been quoted case out of it. as saying he is saddened and angered by I hope the SRNA backs off by the the penalty. He also called the penalty time you read this, but at this point it “absolutely devastating” and said Strom seems entrenched. Whatever happened has “no choice” but to appeal. to mediation? And even if that did not Making matters worse, Strom has give rise to a “consensual resolution spent the last two years since her Face- agreement,” which is apparently what book post travelling around the provthe outcome of mediation is called, is ince to attend disciplinary hearings. Strom’s misdemeanor really so serious Since the enormous financial penalty that it required two years of meetings was announced, nurses across the coun- and this whopping fine? Of course, that try have objected, sending an open letter depends on whether you think it was a to the SRNA to reverse its decision. misdemeanour at all, in which case the
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entire scenario is completely bizarre. But assuming the code of ethics breach, have the SRNA people not heard of a slap on the wrist, then move along? What is going on? Returning to the issue of freedom of speech, this is a chilling example of how we are muzzled as employees and citizens. As Strom’s lawyer noted in the StarPhoenix, the guilty finding and the substantial penalty set a dangerous precedent. He even used that word. Chill. “The precedent this sets means that really, taken to its extreme, a lawyer couldn’t criticize the law, a doctor couldn’t criticize the health region, so it affects us all ultimately,” he said. “If this becomes precedent, then that casts a chill everywhere.” Criticism of this kind from within the professional circle is crucial to our society. Who knows better what is wrong with the law, and/or the legal system, than a lawyer? Who knows better how the health system is working, or failing us, than the people working within it? These are important avenues for change, and hopefully change for the better. What are we doing, muzzling people? Considering the outcry against the SRNA and the support for Strom, I’m not the only one who finds this unfair and, frankly, rather frightening. Organizations, institutions and governments are really far too interested in maintaining order, power, and worse yet, their brands. Thank goodness for the brave nurses of Canada for standing up to the SRNA, and standing up for one of their own. GoFundHer.
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Jazz Festival lands Marquee Event Award
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he 30th anniversary of Conway said the addition the SaskTel Saskatcheof two large screens has crewan Jazz Festival has ated a better show experience, reaped notable recognition. especially in delivering the The festival was chosen as close-up view of artists. the Marquee Event of the Year Conway said the key to by the Saskatchewan Tourany successful festival is the ism Awards of Excellence at participation by volunteers. ceremonies held in Saskatoon “Over 400 of them are the earlier this month. boots on the ground to execute “We accepted the award the event. Working in roles with gratitude and appreciafrom hospitality, front of the tion,” said Jacqueline Conway, house, transportation, stage People the director of marketing, management and more, the “because the reality is a tribute volunteers are the first line of to our title sponsor, SaskTel, the contricontact with our audiences and they work butions of 400-plus volunteers and the more than 6,000 hours during the festival. incredibly talented musicians who play on Many of our volunteers have a long hisour stages.” tory with the event, some stretching back The Marquee Event of the Year recog- to the earliest days. The volunteers come nizes an event which generates significant from all age demographics.” economic, social and cultural benefits to The 2017 mainstage attractions have Saskatchewan, attracts national attention already been announced. They include and stimulates travel into the province Amanda Marshall on June 23, Serena and operates on a budget of more than Ryder on June 24, Brett Kissel on June $100,000. 25, Walk off the Earth on June 27, Ziggy The festival began in 1987 with three Marley on June 28, Michael Franti on days of performances and has grown to June 29, Feist on June 30 and Arrested 10 days with about 140 shows in more Development on July 1. than 20 venues. It draws 75,000 to 80,000 And here’s where three new twists customers annually and generates an come this year. economic impact of $8 million. The There is added purchasing power. If a festival accounts for 356 room nights in customer buys three ticketed shows, he or Saskatoon. she will receive 15 per cent off. The major “The festival experience is top of mind free stage will move to Kiwanis Park throughout the year-long planning process. North, a shift necessitated because the In 2016, we wanted to make the 30th anni- former site, Friendship Park, is entrenched versary something special,” said Conway. by contractors working on the Victoria “We started by making a video, which Bridge. And since the first two days of the included conversations with many who festival coincide with the Pride Festival, were there in the early stages of the festhere will a Pride parade, some booths and tival and beyond. Britainy Robinson, our some entertainment occupying space in interviewer, found a television clip of the front of the Bessborough. first festival’s ribbon-cutting ceremonies. As well as the jazz festival’s magical The video was always available on our moment, Saskatoon scored bountifully at website and we played it often on screens the Tourism awards. at the festival sites.” The Park Town Hotel won the business During the festival, the staff and a of the year award and was also honoured team of photographers produced conas the tourism employer of the year. The tent marketing each and every day, most Park Town was launched on its Spadina shown on the main stage screens in the Crescent site, near the University Bridge, Bessborough Gardens. 59 years ago.
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Access to decision-makers at big-ticket events is just plain wrong
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n spring 2016, the Globe In August, the premier and Mail ran a series of holds his annual Premier’s stories on Ontario Premier Golf Ball (get it?), which is Kathleen Wynne and her Libalways held the night before eral party’s cash-for-access the Sask. Party’s Regina Golf fundraising schemes. These Tournament, which is the included selling tickets for week before the Sask. Party’s exclusive, high-priced, elbowSaskatoon Golf Tournament. rubbing events to that provTicket prices and sponsorince’s well-heeled individuals, ship levels for these three corporations and lobbyists. events aren’t posted yet, but The ensuing scandal I’m pretty sure by now you Columnist dogged Wynne for the rest of get the point. the year, in part contributing Look, this is all perfectly to her plummeting approval ratings. legal in Saskatchewan, and with no By fall, her party had tabled a new bill election on the horizon for another three outlining changes to campaign financing years, it will be for a while. There’s no laws. proof that anyone paying to attend these The Globe and Mail struck again events is actually getting any co-operalate last year, when they blew the lid tion, assistance, or exercise of influence off of Justin Trudeau’s cash-for-access out of the premier or his ministers, or fundraisers. Within weeks, Trudeau’s anyone else with any power inside the Liberals introduced reforms to Canada’s Saskatchewan government. already stringent federal campaign That raises the question, then: what financing laws. exactly are they paying for? What is the In January 2017, the New York exchange of goods in a $3,000 transacTimes set its sights on British Columtion? Is it a few pre-dinner drinks in the bia’s Liberals, led by Premier Christy beige backroom of a convention centre? Clark, for their exploitation of B.C.’s Come on. Nobody is doling out that weak political donation laws — which kind of cash for their health. You’re not are virtually identical to Saskatchegoing to find it in writing anywhere, but wan’s. The Globe and Mail followed there is absolutely an expectation up last month, blasting Clark’s Liberals between politicians and their donors, for its fundraising and cash-for-access especially the big ones. scruples, or lack thereof. This isn’t about saying no one should With the pressure on, especially in influence government decisions — the advance of B.C.’s May 9 provincial government needs feedback to do its job election, Clark responded by promisproperly. Nor is it about begrudging or ing an independent commission would demonizing the rich and powerful. Truth reform campaign financing, though not is, those things are great, as long as until after the spring vote. they’re considered within the legal and, That’s three examples in the last year just as importantly, ethical boundaries of entitled, insulated Canadian politiof the legislation. cians and parties conducting ethicallyIt shouldn’t surprise you that the vast questionable fundraising activities. Do majority of tickets to the Saskatchewan you really think it’s any different in premier’s events, which are considered Saskatchewan? tax deductible donations, are purchased It’s not. Just look at the Sask. Party’s by corporations, unions and wealthy 2017 events calendar. private citizens — people who have a In just a few short weeks, Saskatoon financial interest in the Saskatchewan will be graced with a premier’s dinner at government’s decisions. Prairieland Park. Single tickets are $250 Yes, ticket prices in Ontario and each, or as I like to call it, a week’s pay- British Columbia are often significantly cheque for a full-time employee earning higher than some of the prices for our minimum wage. For $5,000, your table premier’s fundraisers. That’s meaningof eight will be granted entrance to less, nor an excuse for the validity of the pre-dinner committee and sponthe events in Saskatchewan. sors reception; your company logo will First of all, no one should have to be “displayed prominently on sponsor pay one dollar specifically for access to boards and digital displays”; and, the the premier or anyone else in governpièce de résistance, someone will say ment. Ever. your name from the podium. Secondly, I don’t know about you, If you can’t make the Saskatoon din- but my middle-class family with two ner, the event is replicated all over again elementary school-aged kids doesn’t in Regina on June 1. Remember though, have $500 lying around for Mom and there are no limits on political donations Dad to go to dinner. Two hundred and in Saskatchewan, so why not go twice? fifty bucks is a lot of money for one Hard to say if one private party with the plate of food, and I refuse to buy into premier is enough to get your agenda the mentality that it’s not. It just is. Finally, the sheer volume of these across. Like to golf? For $275 you can golf events – both in frequency and sales in the Premier’s Northern Golf Classic, – more than makes up for the higher ticket prices for smaller events in other held on June 22 at Elk Ridge Resort. provinces. It’s the exact same crap with That price will get you your green a different sales model. fees, a golf cart, dinner, prizes, and a Saskatchewan’s laws are archaic, guaranteed handshake and commemoraallowing this province’s wealthiest — tive photo with Premier Brad Wall at many of whom have done very well off the “challenge the premier” hole. government contracts — and biggest For $5,000, you and three friends corporations and unions to have expowill get your tournament entries, the nentially more influence over elected secret password to a private cocktail party with the premier, plus your name officials than the average voter. And it’s wrong. It’s being banned or your company name in big letters on a banner at the cocktail party (so every- across the country because it’s wrong, one is absolutely clear that you’re a big and needs to be banned in Saskatchewan because it’s wrong. 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Devil’s advocates jab me with spears over budget items
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elp! I am surrounded the parcel shipping aspect of by devil’s advocates STC, the argument was that who are jabbing me we already have Canada Post with their spears of contention covering that service as well as as they put forward alternative private courier businesses. views on the provincial budget Next up were the school and the reaction of affected boards. The DAs asked why I groups. But I am not one to thought a director of education suffer in silence, so I put forin a small school division, in ward those positions and share some cases serving fewer stuwith you their perspectives. dents than Saskatoon has in one Remember, don’t shoot the collegiate, should earn more Columnist messenger. that the premier of our provLet’s start with the Sasince, or in the case of the Good katchewan Transportation Corporation Spirit School Division serving about (STC.) The devil’s advocates (DAs) ap5,800 students, as much as the prime plaud the provincial government for shut- minister. (For clarification, the premier ting down this company. STC has been earns $166,137 and the average director losing tens of millions of dollars over the of education’s salary is about $200,000.) years, draining the public purse of scarce In the case of the Good Spirit division, tax money and no other business could the director earns $338,136, while the or would continue to operate under these prime minister is paid $340,000. The DAs circumstances. pointed to a recent report published in the When I countered that maybe STC StarPhoenix which stated that $93 million should be viewed as a public service was spent on administration, board and rather than a business, the DAs responded governance. If the school trustees need to that millions of tax dollars should not be cut spending, this is the area that should spent so a half a dozen people a day can first come under the microscope. And what periodically ride a bus at their conveabout the $10,000 retirement gratuity paid nience. At some point the ratio of users to teachers for filing their superannuation vis-à-vis costs was thrown into the mix, papers early to accommodate administrawhich if recollection serves me well was tors’ planning? Is that necessary? pretty large, and I conceded, not all, but As for the government’s increase of a couple of points on this issue. As for seven per cent on property tax, it was
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pointed out that this amount is less than one per cent a year since the government revoked school boards’ right to tax in 2009 and a helluva lot less than boards would have taxed us in that period. But what about the quality of education and providing services to the challenged students of today, I asked? Is the quality of education better today than a decade ago, the DAs asked? I’m losing this debate. We moved on to the libraries. Okay, I admit that I didn’t know about the One Province, One Library Card program until the program funding was cut in this year’s budget. The DAs don’t think Saskatoon taxpayers should be subsidizing a provincial program by delivering library materials (paid for by Saskatoon residents) to smaller communities, some of which pay little or no library tax. Besides, those living in smaller communities can download books and materials online. I threw in the towel on this only because I know so little about the program. What about the cities that lost grantsin-lieu of taxes? The DAs responded that if Saskatoon city council shaved off less than one per cent on every budget line, the problem would be solved. Sounds too easy, I thought. We agreed that once property taxes are levied, they will never be reduced. I proposed that council should use a one-year special levy that would allow it time to
examine what long-term savings could be found in the city’s budget instead of the helter-skelter approach taken today. It would also provide time for dialogue with the government as to what might be forthcoming in next year’s provincial budget. Clearly with the increase in PST and the loss of exemptions, the PST tax pool would be larger and the municipality’s revenue sharing would be greater. A smirk would have been preferable to the belly laugh I received. Out of curiosity, I asked the DAs what they thought of council adding a line to the tax bill showing taxpayers what the cost of the provincial budget was to each homeowner. Great, they said. But since council is finally becoming transparent, they want to know how much each homeowner is paying, both for capital and operating costs on the new art gallery and councillors’ expenses, for example. Also, throw in the dollar amount heaped on each homeowner resulting from the tax shift from business to residential properties. While council is at it, it should indicate the tens of millions of dollars the government gave to it over the last decade and provide a breakdown of that spending. The one thing that was truly established through this exercise was that I am a crappy debater. ehnatyshyn@gmail.com
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Spring bursts forth with healing medicine
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decided I would explore tradio you see that tional First Nations’ approaches tree?” the elder to illnesses. This is where I met asked as he pointed to a white poplar. the man who told me about the I looked at the tree and tree. wondered what he was talking He also told me how and about. when to take water from a tree. “It may look like just a tree This is the time of the year to to you,” he added, “but to me, start the preparation. I asked it’s a source of medicine.” him if I could share what he For almost a decade I’ve had taught me with others and he a serious intestinal illness. It’s gave me his permission. Columnist only been in these last couple The first thing a person has of years that I have seen better to do is wait for the tree to days. For this, I can thank today’s modern blossom. approach to battling serious illnesses and When the leaves are full, the tree is traditional First Nation medicines that most potent. The tree must be approached have been used for thousands of years. with respect and an offering of tobacco. My illness is a result of a past lifestyle Then, a prayer and an explanation for why that spiralled out of control — I basically the water is being taken from the tree is burned out my vital organs. The only thing needed. that kept on working was my heart. A person will need a small drill, a straw In fact, one specialist said, “in spite of and an ice-cream bucket. A hole is drilled everything falling apart, your heart is go- upward into the tree about four inches ing strong.” deep. Then the straw is inserted into the I was then warned that before long, hole and the ice-bucket hung under the even my heart wouldn’t be able to take it. straw. A few times, I thought the doctors Basically, it’s the same as taking maple might be right, especially the time I lost syrup from a maple tree. After a few hours, almost 100 pounds and my body started to there should be enough water in the bucket eat my muscles. to start the preparation. The water should I had so many surgeries I lost count. be strained before drinking. Throughout it all I kept hope, mostly It might look clear at first, but it’s not. I inspired by family, friends and my thenstarted off by freezing my prepared water partner Jacqui. and I would drink it later glass by glass. The Creator must have plans for me Then I started making tea, making sure I because I slowly started to recover. Today, didn’t boil it because that would take out I have an entire medical team looking after the nutrients. me at every step. Since I was still having a hard time takI was able to get that kind of medical ing solid foods, I starting make broths and support because they recognized I was not soups, once again not boiling the water, and going to give up and I was going to do instead preparing the ingredients separately. this without prescribed painkillers, even Before people start tapping every poplar, let though there were times when I cried from me say there is no science to this. It’s from the agonizing pain. stories being handed down. For some, it’s I stopped the painkillers while I was just water from a different tap. in the hospital after I saw people who Spring is the time Mother Earth starts had similar illnesses taking so much pain to flourish with medicine. All around us, medication they eventually died. I thought there are plants, flowers and trees that I would take a different approach and stop could bring health and well-being. taking the painkillers. A tree is not always a thing of majesIt took a long time, but the pain eventu- tic beauty or something from which to ally subsided. One morning, I woke up harvest. Today, when I see a white poplar and felt no pain. I thought it would last in full bloom, I see something that gave for a day or so, but I kept having painless me life. sleeps. While I was on the road to recovery I KNCREE@gmail.com
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Dear Reena, previous owner was a heavy It is time to clean our smoker. Three of the rooms kitchen ceiling fan and and a hallway have stippled previously you had menceilings and I’m wondering if tioned putting some oil on it it would be possible to clean to prevent attracting dust. them? I’ve tried to research Could you please remind us how to go about this with no what type of oil you recomluck. For the walls and plain mended? — Joan ceilings, I thought maybe a Dear Joan, solution of T.S.P. might work For regular ceiling fan but the stippled ones have me cleaning jobs, you can use a baffled. Any advice would be Household long-handled, high-quality most welcome. — Barb Solutions microfibre dust cloth. If you Dear Barb, clean your ceiling fan once If I were you, I would begin every two weeks, then when you turn the by deciding how much you like stipple. fan on, less dust flies around the room and If you want to keep stipple permanently settles on the furniture. However, when in your home, then paint the ceiling with grease and dust have built up to the point a primer called Kilz. This product will of becoming gummy and sticky, morekill the odour and make the ceiling look drastic measures are needed. You will need new and seal the stipple. Another option a stepladder, a gallon bucket of water, an is to spray the stipple with a water-filled abrasive non-scratching cloth, 1 tbsp. dish bottle and completely scrape it off using a soap and 1 tbsp. vinegar. Scrub each blade plastic putty knife. Clean the bare ceiling of the fan with the solution. Rinse with with dish soap and water, and then either warm water and dry. To prevent ceiling fan re-stipple or paint. Attempting to clean blades from collecting dust, you can wipe unpainted stipple will make a mess. them with furniture polish (or a fabric softener sheet) and a soft cloth. Reena Nerbas is a popular motivational Dear Reena, presenter for large and small groups. I’m in the process of buying a small Check out her website at reena.ca. Ask a house that is a fixer-upper and the question or share a tip at reena.ca.
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SSO presents anniversary concerts The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra will feature music from Star Wars on April 22, and will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday on May 13. (Photo Supplied)
Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express wo upcoming Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO) concerts will mark two significant anniversaries: one in the world of pop culture, and the other in the history of our country. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars film franchise, the SSO will perform a concert entitled Star Wars: The Music of John Williams on April 22. Less than one month later, on May 13, the SSO is scheduled to play a concert that will feature a lineup of pieces by Canadian composers in recognition of our nation turning 150 – the sesquicentennial anniversary of Canadian Confederation. In an interview, Eric Paetkau, the SSO’s music director, spoke passionately about the programs for both concerts. He noted the outstanding abilities of John Williams, the world-famous composer behind the Star Wars movie music who also wrote for Jaws, Jurassic Park, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Schindler’s List, E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and many other iconic films. Paetkau said Williams’ work is both
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“fun and challenging.” “It’s not only fun for us to put on music that is part of such an iconic film, or set of films, but it’s also great music – which is important – and so well orchestrated, so well written,” he said. The Star Wars evening will feature music from the various movies in the franchise, and audience members are welcome to attend the concert dressed as their favourite Star Wars characters. The concert will also feature a surprise piece of music from another well-known movie that is not part of the Star Wars franchise. Yet another “special element” of the Star Wars concert is that the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra (SYO) will join the SSO on stage, said Paetkau. “This happens once a year, and (SYO music director) Richard Carnegie – who is also our principal bass player in the symphony – does a fantastic job with these youth and the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra. He gets them so well prepared in everything that they do, but also in the work that we do as a combined orchestra.” Paetkau said there are between 60 and 70 SYO musicians and 65 to 70 SSO play-
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ers, depending on the music, so the combined orchestra is quite large. He noted the youth musicians “sit side by side” the SSO members, “which is great for them.” “(It’s a) great experience to sit beside a professional player, and exciting for them to be on stage at TCU Place with a full, packed house,” said Paetkau. While the Star Wars evening will feature very recognizable music, the May 13 concert – aptly titled O, Canada! – will bring new Canadian works to the SSO stage. “It’s a very exciting concert because all of the music on the program is Canadian,” said Paetkau. “People outside of the classical music world will think, ‘Why is that so odd?’ But in our industry, we often play dead, white, male composers. A lot of our repertoire is that. . . . What is exciting about this concert is we have four Canadian composers; they’re all living, they are very different in certain ways, and it speaks to the different parts of Canada, the different traditions of Canada.” Paetkau said it’s “extremely unusual” for a Canadian orchestra to play an all-
Canadian concert, particularly as part of its Masters Series programming. “I love the composers we’re working with and the different pieces that we’re playing – that’s why I programmed it,” he said. “But it is something different, and something unusual, that I don’t know if another Canadian orchestra has done on one of its main master works series. And that’s a testament to our city, and to the audience, that are willing to take that chance and come. And they will have an extraordinary experience with this music because of its exciting diversity and what we’re bringing to the stage.” The Canadian evening will feature a piece by West Coast composer John Oliver that explores the story of a mischievous raven who steals the light of the world and tricks people to bring it back. The work is “hard to explain until you hear it,” said Paetkau. “That’s what live music is all about – you have to come see it and hear it.” Another exciting part of the program is Vincent Ho’s The Shaman, which was written in 2011. Ho was inspired by renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, as well as indigenous stories of the shaman, and wrote a concerto for Glennie. For the first time, someone other than Glennie will play the Ho piece: SSO member Bryan Allen. In addition, the all-Canadian evening will include a brand-new commission by Kingston, Ont., composer John Burge. In what Paetkau called “another exciting first for the SSO,” Burge will attend the May 13 concert for the world premiere of the musical composition. Burge was inspired by artwork by Maxwell Newhouse from the 1970s that represents the Canadian flag from spring to winter. Paetkau said Burge’s music is “very descriptive.” “When you hear the music, you will think fall, you will think winter and all the different seasons,” he said. To round out the Canadian evening, the audience will also be treated to another new piece of music: A work by Derek Charke, a Juno Award-winning composer and flutist. The April 22 and May 13 concerts will start at 7:30 p.m. at TCU Place. For more information about the SSO, the concerts, or purchasing tickets, go online to saskatoonsymphony.org.
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Art to the people Void Gallery director focuses on accessibility Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express ichael Peterson is working hard to support local artists and to provide accessible opportunities for all members of the community to view, appreciate and make art. Peterson, who trained as a printmaker at the University of Saskatchewan, is currently the gallery director at Void Gallery, located at 312 Avenue B South in Riversdale. The gallery supports Saskatchewan’s emerging artists, offers affordable art for sale and hosts community programming, including weekend workshops and evening classes. As well, Creative Commons YXE, the attached production space for artists, designers and other makers, houses Saskatoon’s only publicly accessible printmaking studio. Creative Commons also hosts pop-in art nights on Thursdays that are open opportunities to use the space to make art, drink coffee, get involved in creative pursuits and work with others. All people and all art forms are welcome at the pop-in art nights, which are co-hosted by –isms feminist/art zine. For Peterson, it’s all about developing the local arts scene and making art accessible for everyone. “It’s creating entry points at all different levels,”James he said during a recent JW041709
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interview at Void Gallery. Peterson is also helping Saskatchewan artists advance their careers through practical training. A professional development program, called Professional Practices for Artists, was developed by Void Gallery and the Saskatchewan Craft Council and was made possible with funding from Creative Saskatchewan’s Business Capacity Grant Program. “We’ve been running this program for about eight months now, which is great,” said Peterson. “It offers everything from programs like how to write a CV – like an artists’ resume – to grant writing, to how to build an online presence, how to price your work. (It’s) really running that sort of full gamut of what courses we can offer, and we’re currently expanding the program throughout the province. We’ll have courses upcoming in Regina – hopefully in smaller centres as well – so we’re really developing this into a provincial program.” The next Professional Practices for Artists learning opportunity will be a three-work course to be led by Peterson on Tuesdays from April 25 to May 9 at Creative Commons YXE, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course, called Preparing a Gallery Submission, will discuss the various types of galleries that exist and the different forms of artistic expression
Michael Peterson stands in Creative Commons YXE, which houses Saskatoon’s only publicly accessible printmaking studio. (Photo by Shannon Boklaschuk)
they support, which will help participants research the galleries that would be suitable for their work. Participants will prepare a gallery submission for at least one gallery, as well as write a cover letter and exhibition statement and develop a portfolio of images. Visit picatic.com to register for the course. Creative Commons YXE also offers
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workshops in a variety of artistic techniques that are taught by local artists and are suitable for beginners to more experienced artists. Hand embroidery, metal plate engraving, bookbinding and silkscreening are just some of the weekend workshops and evening classes that have been offered. (Continued on page 12)
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(Continued from page 11) gain, Peterson emphasized that the courses were born out of the idea of accessibility. “How do you allow visitors to not just be viewers of work done by someone considered an expert, but to be able to become involved in creative process themselves? I spent a lot of my time sort of in that area of figuring out what it is about that creative process, and I think there’s an opportunity for self-expression that comes through in art,” he said. “But I think there’s just something really wonderful about just creating – about doing something with your hands, about creating something new, about creating something personal that you’ve made – and it isn’t as inaccessible as sometimes we might consider.” Void Gallery was opened less than five years ago – in September 2012 – by Peterson, along with his friends Kris Kershaw and Nelson Fraser. They noticed a lack of op-
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Four talented musicians perform the songs and the dance steps made famous by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in Oh What A Night!, an exciting tribute show. 7 p.m. TCU Place. Tickets $57.50. ***** Zachary Lucky is a much-travelled singer, songwriter and master storyteller. He delivers original material, including songs from his latest CD, Everywhere a Man Can Be. 8 p.m. The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. North. Tickets $15 for SJS members, $20 for non-members.
portunities for emerging artists to display their work and sought to fill the void. The small commercial gallery, which originally occupied a basement location on Eighth Street, moved to its current Riversdale location in December 2015, with Peterson taking over as sole operator. Also in 2015, Peterson received his Master of Design degree from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver. This past January, Void Gallery incorporated as a non-profit and is now run by a board. While Void Gallery is a bustling place, Peterson’s involvement in the Saskatoon art scene extends into numerous other areas as well. For example, he is the lead artist for a Saskatchewan Arts Board-funded project teaching printmaking at Centennial Collegiate, and he is the curator for Nuit Blanche Saskatoon’s 2017 festival, which will expand to three neighbourhoods this year – Broadway, downtown and Riversdale – and is scheduled for Sept. 30.
Ceramic piece by Krystal Speck Just like Void Gallery and Creative Commons YXE, those activities also reflect Peterson’s passion for art accessibility. “It’s again about taking a participatory aspect,” he said of Nuit Blanche, a free nighttime festival that celebrates art and culture. “Two major initiatives are we’re having more of a presence throughout the year and also creating opportunities for our audience to begin to get involved. So we’re working with different festivals and different projects so that people can create pieces that will then be put into the festival.” For more information about Void Gallery, visit voidgallery.ca. For more information about Creative Commons YXE, visit creativecommonsyxe.com. For more information about Nuit Blanche Saskatoon, visit AS041704 Aaron nuitblanchesaskatoon.ca.
APRIL 21 Saskatoon’s Jessica Robinson will be paying tribute to Eva Cassidy, a gifted American songstress who died of cancer at the age of 33. Hailed as one of top five best-selling musicians in 2005, Cassidy has made her mark. Expect great arrangements of Over The Rainbow, Fields of Gold and others. 9 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets $22 and $27.
APRIL 22 The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars – the music of John Williams. 7:30 p.m. at TCU Place. The evening features the music from each of the seven Star Wars movies, so come in costume of your favourite series character. Plus, there may be a few other great movie references thrown in for good measure. For more information, visit saskatoonsymphony.org. ***** The blues don’t get much better than when Big Dave McLean and B.J. Read are in the same house. It’s a fundraiser for the Hope Cancer Health Centre. 8 p.m. Cosmopolitan Senior Centre on 11th Street. Tickets $25 for adults, $20 for seniors. ***** Bassist-composer Bret Higgins and his band, Atlas Revolt, deliver original instrumental compositions including Latin, soul, gypsy and Middle East melodies from a 2016 album which Downbeat called one of the essential albums of the year. 8 p.m. The Bassment. TIckets $22 and $27.
APRIL 23 Scott Cook of Edmonton weaves threads of folk, roots, blues, soul and country into his concerts, which have taken him into United States, Europe and Asia. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets $18 and $23. (Continued on page 19)
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(Continued from page 1) when she heard sounds like the ones those helicopters were making. She and a niece, who is six months younger, were the first to take cover. “The shelter was underground and dark. The next thing I know all my cousins came. It was just children . . . all the adults were up. We were down there for three days.” Tran would become too familiar with dark places during the next five years of her life. The Trans were well-to-do. Her father, Phat Minh Tran, was a shipbuilder and the family owned 10 hectares of land. What they didn’t need for the shipbuilding yard was given to neighbours to farm. Phat Minh Tran’s ability to build ships, perhaps unbeknownst at the time, would come in handy for the family when it tried to escape their homeland. The Trans would join hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese who became known as Boat People. About 75 per cent were successful in escaping. Kim Tran told the story through the eyes of the girl who vividly remembers her years between the ages of seven and 12. Her oldest brother, Van, and an older sister, Tam, added details to the story, but, for the most part, Kim Tran spoke on their behalf. They were speaking at Tran’s home in Saskatoon two weeks before the 70th wedding anniversary of their parents and their father’s 90th birthday. Phat Minh Tran was well known and well respected. Family has always been number one. Number two was a long way down his list. He built the shelter far bigger than it needed to be so others would be safe. Tran’s mother, Them Thi Tran, would make lunch for the shipyard workers. Tran said it was like having a feast every day. Phat Minh Tran had planned to build an amusement park on his land. War erased that idea and so many other ideas for so many people. He had friends in both North and South Vietnam. Those in the North advised him to leave the country as soon as he could. “They had been telling him it’s intolerable to live under the Communist rule,” Kim Tran said. “We were living at the time under the freedom of the Americans. We didn’t think the Americans would leave.” On April 29, 1975, the Tan Son Nhut air base in Saigon came under fire. United States President Gerald Ford, using the song White Christmas as the code, called for the evacuation of 7,000 Americans and some Vietnamese citizens that clambered aboard the choppers. Those helicopters that darkened the sky were heading to three U.S. aircraft carriers standing by off the coast. Saigon officially fell on April 30, 1975, a date permanently etched in the minds of the Trans. Phat Minh Tran prepared a boat to leave. It was fuelled and food and water were onboard. “My aunts and uncles all came and they cried,” Tran recalled. “They said, ‘(The Communists) can’t be that bad. This is your homeland, where are you going to go?’ “Dad didn’t really know where he was going to go. He just wanted to protect us. We were that close to getting on the ship, but we didn’t. “We tried to go back to a normal life with Dad still working as a shipbuilder, but we knew something would happen. We just didn’t know when or how it was going to happen.” It was happening all around them. “My dad had friends living in Chinatown in Saigon. They were very wealthy people and the Communists came and took everything. There were some that just jumped off buildings and committed suicide. There was a lot of that going on at that time.” She said many people in South Vietnam didn’t believe in banks. Her family con-
verted some of its money into diamonds and gold. “My dad knew these Communists were coming to invade our house; we just didn’t know how much they were going to take. I think my parents shifted some of these goods over to the neighbours.” Tran saw signs that the Communists were getting close. It was unsettling. She said her family’s acreage was surrounded by a high, solid fence. She laughs when she says she can’t remember how high it was because she was shorter than she is now. “We had six or seven dogs guarding the house. Prior to the war, they didn’t bark at night.” Now they were barking every night, all night long. “One day I came home from school, I went into the walkway and went into the house. I felt something was not right. I went into the house and there was like an army in my house. My mom was sitting on a chesterfield with guns pointing at her. “I was creeping around and learned from the conversation they were looking for my dad because they wanted to take over our house, the shipbuilding yard and all the condos we have and whatever we have, money in the bank, whatever.” Her father was visiting the vice-president of the country. When he returned home, Communist soldiers were escorting him. “Life was never the same after that,” Tran said. The family was forced to give up its shipbuilding yard and home. Gone forever was the life where a little girl could sit on the branch of a tree and eat her dinner in quiet and without fear. Next week: The Trans attempt to DC041777 Darlene escape.
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court proceedings levelled against another Saskatoon business that claimed to be in the business of providing advice on medical marijuana, one would be forgiven for being a little leery of starting down this path. However, Jones wants Saskatoon residents to know that there is absolutely nothing illegal, or even questionable, about what they do at NAC. “NAC works tightly within Health Canada and its Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, and we have strict guidelines to ensure members have safe, legal and reliable access to their medication,” said Jones. “This means that currently we do not house any cannabis, nor do we recommend purchasing from store fronts, otherwise known as dispensaries. “Instead, we have our members purchase their medication from only Health Canadaapproved facilities that must pass only the strictest of guidelines,” she continued. “Not only can members be assured of the medication’s potency, but that all cannabis is tested for any contaminants such as moulds, mildews, pesticides and heavy metals.” NAC provides all of its services free for Saskatchewan residents, citing what they say is a “major need” for its services.
Some of those free services include monthly classes on topics such as Cannabis 101; baking and cooking with cannabis; how to vaporize; guidelines for cannabis in a hospital or care homes, and many more. Members, who are given a nationally recognized medical cannabis photo ID card, enjoy a 10 per cent discount on all of NAC’s retail products, in addition to a growing list of member benefits. “A large portion of our members are adults over the age of 35, who have never or rarely tried cannabis but are tired of the unsuccessful nature of their current regiment of medications,” explained Jones. “We have worked hard to make our clinic warm and inviting, and have an open-door policy; therefore, no appointments are needed to have a discussion with a staff member.” When the federal government legalizes and regulates the retail sale of marijuana, will NAC Saskatoon expand their business to include that service? “Only time will tell,” said Jones. “It all depends on Health Canada.” National Access Cannabis is located at 210 Second Ave. North. It can be reached at 306-952-1480.For more information, visit nationalaccesscannabis.com.
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City to work on tax assessment for Crowns: mayor
Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express hen the province axed grantsin-lieu of taxes in the March budget, Saskatoon citizens may have asked themselves whether Crown corporations should, therefore, pay the actual taxes instead. That point has not missed Mayor Charlie Clark. The elimination of grantsin-lieu is costing Saskatoon $9 million this year, and $15 million in the future, which caused city council to raise residential property taxes by .93 per cent last week. Talking to reporters after his first stateof-the-city address to the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, he said the city will start work on whether it should assess Crown property the way it assesses other companies. “Let’s get going on that and have them paying . . . the equivalent of taxes for 2018. That would be a chance to have some of that revenue recouped for the city.” That will pose some challenges, he said. While there are buildings such as the Queen Elizabeth power plant, there are also rights of way where gas and power lines go through, making assessment more difficult. “We actually charge SaskTel and Shaw for some of their rights of way, but there isn’t a really good formula, so we have some work to do to figure out exactly what that total compensation would look like. “That’s the path I think we should go. “We have some time between now and 2018 to work out and get that dialogue going around what the future revenue-sharing is, ensuring the Crowns . . . are compensating municipalities for the equivalent of taxes, because they are operating as companies within cities.” Clark’s speech was generally upbeat and positive about the future of Saskatoon, but he said challenging times are not yet over.
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One errant Roman rocket singed off a sigwas full of a lot of stuff tenderly cared for – a response, I suspect, to her tough nificant section of my hair. For a careful childhood. One time, she commissioned people, the Swiss were strangely relaxed regarding fireworks and firecrackers. a painting of her favourite Scottie dog This St. Patrick’s Day (2017) was and it hung in a place of prominence over her French provincial brocade sofa. another addition to the bucket list. We spent part of the day at the St. Patrick’s There was never a dull moment in Nita’s presence. The last time I saw her Day Parade in the charming village of Ballydehob where my grandmother grew in full regalia was at a lunch date with up. Frank and me at one of her favourite Despite the pouring rain, it was a restaurants. Naturally, she had dressed parade to remember – twice actually – up for the occasion, unlike me; I had probably scrounged through the vacation as it was the only parade I’ve ever seen laundry pile to find enough clean cloth- in stereo. First the parade went down the High Street and then it returned up ing to be presentable. the High Street lead, of course, by St. That day, Nita was wearing a twoPatrick. piece suit accessorized with an exotic However, the high point of the parade pair of high-heeled leopard skin shoes on her tiny feet. Of course, she was car- was special guest Donald J. Trump, who rying a matching leopard skin handbag. was there bringing the undocumented At lunch that day, she was encouraging Irish home in a farm cart. I’ve never had so much fun being soaking wet — unFrank and me to move to Vancouver less you count lawn sprinklers on a hot Island as we had spent so many happy Canadian summer day. summers there over the years. Although there was no intention of “You know, kids,” she emphatically said that day, “This ain’t no dress adding to my life bucket list on March 17, I did find myself reflecting on my rehearsal!” aunt’s words and style. She really So, perhaps it’s Nita’s words that believed that life was not to be taken I am channelling as I compose my for granted and her personal actions thoughts in a glorious vacation cottage in West Cork, Ireland on the edge of the certainly demonstrated her commitment to what she believed. Wild Atlantic Way. We are staying in The easiest thing ever for us to do is a cottage that could have belonged to some of my forebears, and it warms my procrastinate – about most anything. We cockles a bit to realize that I am less of say, ‘we’ll do something when the kids a “blow-in” than my landlord, who hap- are older.’ We rationalize that we need to do this or fix that first. Or we decide we pens to hail from Dublin. But even more oddly, this Irish foray can’t leave the dog. We think that something may be too hard or too expensive. has inadvertently become part of a We have promises and obligations to very personal bucket list of adventures involving being in the right place at the others. There’s no end to our excuses. Nobody is more aware than me that right time. That is to say, enjoying the national holiday in the country (or city) life does not come with any guarantees. That is something that my aunt underof origin. stood better than many and she may The first time this happened was a have got that just right. Sometimes you Fourth of July Celebration in Texas, just have to wade in and seize what is where our landlords and their family important to you. It can be tiny or exinvited us to enjoy barbecued Texas brisket in the blistering heat of summer. travagant, but at the very least it should involve leaving some aspect of the evWe also had to adjust to the fact that our hosts kept a loaded handgun in their eryday behind. Definitely, it’s a “nothing ventured, nothing gained” moment. night table – just in case. So, if you feel caught up in the enThe next big patriotic moment was nui of your daily or weekly or monthly Canada Day in the mother “hood.” Canada Day in Ottawa was memorable routine, try to capture some of my aunt’s for a major set-to with Frank where we spirit and find some special sparkle. Oh, huffed off in opposite directions. I then and while you are doing that, go out and buy cut flowers or find some to clip – had a close encounter with Adrienne they are never an indulgence. In fact, Clarkson and John Ralston Saul, who they may be a necessity for the soul. were recent newlyweds. Now go for it. Carpe Diem. Later, Frank and I reconciled and
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Dione Taylor came out of Regina and has established herself as a jazz with a 2005 album, which won a JUNO as best jazz album and with a Gemini award for her performance of Hymn to Freedom. She will introduce southern gospel and delta blues from a new album, Born Free. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets - $35 and $45.
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Services Fun Run/Walk to reduce the stigma associated with both mental health and addiction issues. The event begins at 9 a.m. at Diefenbaker Park. For more information and to register, visit www.mhas.funrun.ca.
Abbeyfield Saskatoon AGM at 7 p.m. at 1320 Ave. K South. Persons with interest in housing for independent seniors are welcome to attend. Hilary Gough, city councillor for Ward 2 will speak briefly at 8 p.m., with a question and answer session to follow. For further information, call Flor- AL-ANON MEETINGS APRIL 27-28 Weekly group meetings open to anyone who has been afence at 306-230-3372. Station Singers of Rosthern presents Canada 150 - A fected by someone else’s drinking. For more information, APRIL 29 Celebration of Canadian Songwriters, featuring the music call 306-655-3838. The Saskatoon Horticultural Society Stained Glass Gazing of Stan Rogers. April 27 at the Station Arts Centre in Ball workshop will be held on from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Rosthern at 7:30 p.m., and April 28 at Mayfair United Bridge City Needlearts Guild meets at Mayfair United Rusty MacDonald Library, 225 Primrose Drive. The cost Church in Saskatoon at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Church at 7:30 p.m. for our monthly meetings. We also Station Arts Centre, McNally Robinson Booksellers, choir is $65 per person and includes all materials and tools. members, and at the door. $20 adults, $10 students, $5 Deadline for registration is April 22. To register or for more have a stitching day at Sobey’s Stonebridge the first Saturday of each month. Come join us and have fun stitching information, call Angie at 306-242-2320. Under 12. with fellow stitchers. For further information, contact ***** APRIL 30 Glenda at 306-343-1882. Dress for Success Saskatoon sale. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Join the Saskatoon Choral Society in a celebration of cho215 – 103rd Street. Stuff a bag for $20, or buy individual EVERY THURSDAY ral favourites at 2:30 p.m. at Grace- Westminster Church items for a low price. Blazers, skirts, blouses, sweaters, Prairie Sky Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday from (505 10th St. East). Tea and goodies to follow. Tickets T-shirts, handbags, shoes and more. For more information 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at St. Paul’s United Church adult: $12 in advance from members or $15 at the door, call 306-343-7377. in Sutherland (454 Egbert Ave.) New vendors may phone children: $5 and under five free. or text Kathy at 306-222-2740 or email saphire1515@ MAY 4 MAY 14 hotmail.com. Make a Wish’s Shaker Full of Wishes. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Le Chœur des plaines, Saskatoon’s Francophone com***** in the William Pascoe Room at the Delta Bessborough. munity choir directed by Michael Harris, invites you to Tickets are $60 each or purchase eight for $440. For more Saskatoon International Folkdance Club meets Thursits spring concert at 2:30 pm on at Sts- martyrs- canainformation, call 306-850-9474 or visit www.makeawish. days at 7 p.m. in Albert Community Centre (Rm. 13, 610 diens Church (1007 Windsor Street). Tickets available at Clarence Ave. South). Learn dances from many countries. ca/Saskatchewan. the door: adults $15, students $5, 12 and under free. Join First night is free. 306-374-0005; www.sifc.awardspace. us for coffee and dainties after the performance. For more UNTIL MAY 4 com information, contact Noëlla at 306-933-3108 or at noella. 10X10 Art Celebration at Amigos Cantina. The Riverbend ***** ICM is proud to present the eighth annual 10x10 Art Show Pop In & Play (until Dec. 8) 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at nutting@gmail.com. and Celebration. 60 canvases, painted by artists who live Erindale Alliance Church (310 Perehudoff Cres). Bring and work in Saskatoon’s Core neighbourhoods, are up your little ones, 5 years & under, with you downstairs for for silent auction. For more information, email icmsasa great time of fun & connecting! Monthly theme, learning katoon@gmail.com or visit www.icmsaskatoon.wixsite. centres, snack & occasional speaker. For more info, go to April 20-29 com/10x10. erindalealliance.ca Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Book & Music Sale at MAY 5 408 20th St. West and at 343 20th St. West. For more EVERY WEDNESDAY information, visit saskatoonsymphony.org. Luther Care Foundation’s 33rd annual fundraising dinner, Seven Seas Toastmasters, an energetic and dynamic club, featuring the music of Elly Thorn. Reception at 5:30 p.m. invites you to join us from noon to 1 p.m. in the LDAS APRIL 21-22 and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Saskatoon Inn. Tickets are Building. (2221 Hanselman Court.) For more information, St. Martin’s United Church Gigantic Garage Sale (2617 $110. For more information, call 306-664-0316 or email visit http://3296.toastmastersclubs.org/ Clarence Ave.) April 21 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (outside only) foundation@luthercare.com. ***** and April 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (inside and outside). The FASD Network of Saskatchewan offers monthly supMAY 5-6 Pancake and sausage breakfast, bake sale, burgers, hot port meetings for individuals living with FASD and caregivdogs and homemade pies, silent auction, toys, books, col- The Scale Modellers Association of Saskatoon will ers on Wednesdays at the Network office (510 Cynthia St). lectibles, electronics, furniture, appliances, hardware and be hosting BridgeCon 2017, a scale model show and The free-of-charge support meetings are an informative so much more. For more information, contact the church contest at the Nutana Legion Hall (3021 Louise Street). and engaging space for people to connect with each other at 306-343-7101. Hundreds of scale models will be on display. There will for ongoing support. For information and times, visit www. be vendor tables, a model swap and a concession. The APRIL 21-23 saskfasdnetwork.ca/events public is invited to view on Saturday. The event is free Artists’ Workshop annual show and sale. Grace West***** to attend. minster Church (505 10th Street East). April 21 from 7 Le Choeur des plaines welcomes you to sing and socialMAY 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April ize in French each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at L’École 23 from noon to 4 p.m. Presented by Virginia Beaubier, Zodiac Tapestry Handbells, spring concert, 7 p.m. at canadienne française at 1407 Albert Avenue. The choir is Margaret Bremner, Bobbi Clackson-Walker, Jean Dudley, Grace-Westminster United Church directed by Michael Harris and accompanied by Rachel Kathryn Green, Lorraine Khachatourians, Val Miles, Paige (505 - 10th Street East). Special Guest: Scott McKnight, Fraser. All who wish to sustain or practice their French are Mortensen, Valerie Munch, Sharron Schoenfeld, and Cello. Admission at the door is $15. welcome. For more information, call Rachel at 306-343Marilyn Weiss. For further information, visit https://artist6641 or Jean at 306-343-9460. MAY 7 sworkshop.ca. ***** The Saskatoon SPCA auxiliary is hosting its open house at ***** Saskatoon Community Contact for the Widowed (SCCW). the SPCA animal shelter on Clarence Avenue South from Prairie River Artists: annual show and sale at the Albert Coffee at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at St. Martin’s noon until 4 p.m. Come join the fun, which includes a siCommunity Centre (610 Clarence Ave.) Wheelchair acUnited Church (2617 Clarence Avenue). The group also lent auction, bake sale, raffle and tables of treasures. Docessible, free admission, refreshments. April 21 from 6:30 has a general meeting on the third Sunday of every nations of baking can be dropped off May 7 before noon p.m. to 9 p.m. April 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 pm. April 23 from month, with the exception of July and August. For more at the shelter. For more information, please contact Bev at 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. information, contact Mildred at 306-242-3905 or the 306-384-6078. church at 306-343-7101. APRIL 22 MAY 7 ***** Join Saskatoon’s March for Science from 1:30 p.m. to 4 T.O.P.S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). New members are Kyla in the Spring, a show of works by more than 20 p.m. on Earth Day at Victoria Park to show your solidarity Saskatchewan artists, goes at the German Cultural Centre welcome. A supportive, friendly group that meets weekly for science. Dress in science-themed costumes, bring on Cartwright Street and Lorne Avenue on May 7 from 11 focusing on healthy eating, exercise and weight loss. For your fave animal stuffies. Stay for the all-ages EcoFair. more information go to www.tops.org or call Debbie at a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.facebook.com/marchforscience/events or www. 306-668-4494. Meetings are at Resurrection Lutheran ***** marchforscience.com/rsvp. Sonechko Ukrainian Dancers Spring Recital: 3 p.m. at St. Church, 310 Lenore Drive. New member orientation every APRIL 22-23 Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Joseph›s Hall (1006 Broadway Ave.) ***** Puppet show at intermission, raffles, door prizes and Mayfair Artist annual show and sale at Mayfair United Singles Social Group - “All About Us” for people in their Church (902 – 33rd St. West) From noon to 4:30 p.m. each 50/50 draw. Silver collection. Everyone welcome. 50s and 60s. Weekly Wednesday restaurant suppers, day. Original works, snacks & door prize draw. Artists are: ***** monthly brunch, movie nights and more. Meet new Break the Barrier: 5th Annual Mental Health and Addiction Donna Cates, Donna Enns, Diana Holaday, Carol Janzen, DC041767 Darlene
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FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café movement, provides an opportunity to meet in a relaxed social setting for persons with dementia, family, care partners and other interested people. The Café is a two-hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and information. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sherbrooke Community Centre.
TABLE TENNIS The Saskatoon Table Tennis Club plays on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30, Friday evening from 7 to 9 and Saturday morning from 10 to 12. The location is the Zion Lutheran Church, 323 4th Ave. S. Entrance through the side door off the parking lot on the North side of the building and down to the gym. Drop in and have a look, no charge for the first visit. For more information, call 306-242-7580 or 306-975-0835.
EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY La Leche League Canada - Saskatoon Daytime Meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmanuel Anglican Church (609 Dufferin Avenue.) Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 19. For more information or to get breastfeeding help, contact a leader by phone (306655-4805) or email lllcsaskatoon@gmail.com or www. facebook.com/LLLCSaskatoon.
SECOND SATURDAY EVERY MONTH Memory Writers — September to June, 10 a.m. to noon at the Edwards Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue. Share the events and memories of your life in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. For more information, call Neva Bayliss at 306-343-0256 or Hilda Epp at 306-382-2446.
EVERY TUESDAY Love to Sing? The Saskatoon Choral Society welcomes new members. No auditions. We meet each Tuesday at 7p.m. at Grace Westminster Church, beginning Sept. 6. ***** Magic City Chorus (women’s 4 part a cappella harmony) rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at St. Paul’s United Church, Egbert Avenue, in Sutherland at 7 p.m. New members welcome! Check out magiccitychorus.ca for more information. Contact y.jaspar@shaw.ca. ***** Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Bazaar and Bistro, located in the basement of Grace-Westminster United Church, located at 505 10th Street East. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. ***** Spirit of the West 616550 Toastmasters Club. Come and have some fun and learn speaking and leadership skills. The club meets from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room of Great Western Brewing Company. Follow the red fence on south side of building through the gate up the stairs into the building. ***** Truth Research Circle of Friends at 7 p.m.If you are concerned about the trouble in our world, researching its roots, feeling grief and confusion, and wondering what to do with what you’re learning, you are welcome to join our circle. Call Patti at 306-229-1978 for more information and the location.
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