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Kathryn Ford honoured for years of volunteer work

Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express athryn Ford has this way of making things happen. Most recently, the YWCA’s 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient has been immersed in the development and growth of the Prairie Hospice Society, both as chair and member of the board. It’s just one involvement on a long list of community efforts impossible to itemize in an article, but it’s top of mind for Ford as she sits down for an interview. “I really got involved with Prairie Hospice because one of my friends asked me to get involved . . . probably about six months after they had started,” said Ford, whose life has revolved around the law and volunteering. “The group had come together that spring in 2011, when the Bethany Home on Queen Street was up for sale. A number of people thought, wouldn’t that be a great place for a residential hospice, which Saskatoon doesn’t have. “They came together with the idea to buy that property, and it became pretty apparent they couldn’t get organized quickly enough,” she said; for example, they didn’t yet have their charitable number. “The group was so new that I don’t know if we would have been trusted to run a residential hospice. And it wasn’t high on the agenda, I don’t think, with the health region.” The group advocated for a hospice, at first, but then morphed into a program they call a “hospice without walls.” One of the women in the group had a terminally-ill sister in Peterborough, whom she visited regularly. She brought the Peterborough hospice model back to Saskatoon. “The idea is literally what it says, a hospice without walls,” said Ford. “We have trained in excess of 100 people, who with a 30-hour training package will go into the homes of people with a terminal diagnosis and provide non-medical support to them.” Most of those people have palliative home care for their medical needs, explained Ford. Prairie Hospice volunteers provide companionship, offer respite for caregivers, take clients on outings, and watch TV or write letters for them — “anything at all that helps them have a good day,” said Ford. DC052239 Darlene(Continue on page 6)

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really like trees. years and planted everything I can’t say I love them from scratch including the tree because I’ve never given which we bought and paid for one a hug. and watered.” Trees made the top of the She said she now knows news not long ago when a it was a mistake to plant the resident cut down a couple of spruce on the property line and elms in front of his home. He said it’s a lesson learned. was pretty much vilified. Then, The city has strict rules for the MVA was taken to task for cutting down trees. clear cutting an area near one “Full tree removals are only of its trails. considered if a tree poses a Most will agree that these safety hazard or if it is in deEditor were bad ideas. cline due to physical damage, It’s a different situation, but an Expoor health or disease,” according to the press reader emailed about an unpleascity’s website. ant experience she had with city’s tree Our reader received a second call from branch. the city. In summary, she was told people The reader has a 50-year-old spruce have to live with the damage roots cause. tree in her front yard. The woman and her The woman is certainly prepared to live husband planted it, and took delight in with that, but feels like she was treated watching it grow over the years. poorly. Unfortunately, they planted it on that “As the saying goes, you can’t fight piece of city property at the front of our city hall. I guess if my neighbour wants yards. Their bad. to have something done with his driveThe spruce tree’s roots are now dam- way, he can fight with them. I’ve had it.” aging her sidewalk and a neighbour’s ***** driveway. As I recall, I took June 4 as the day She talked with an arborist about reDonald Trump would be pushed or carmoving the tree. The arborist talked with ried out of the White House. It might be a the city to see what options the woman bit too soon, but gosh things are going in had. that direction. One morning, our reader got a bit of a For those discrediting the work the surprise. Washington Post is doing on the Trump “On May 9 at 10:59 a.m., I received mess, I would ask them to go back 45 a phone call from a woman at city hall years and read the stories on Watergate. who told me it couldn’t be taken down The landscape has changed but the paand they had a file on me. If anything per’s outstanding reporting hasn’t. happened to the tree they would do a Post editor Marty Baron said it simply: thorough investigation. If they found “The way I view it, we’re not at war with anything untoward, it would be priced out the administration, we’re at work. We’re and I would be charged.” doing our job.” The Express reader was taken aback. ***** First of all, she hadn’t talked with the We have tickets to give away for the city; an arborist had done it on her behalf. Louisiana Hayride Show that will take She said the call made her feel like a place at the Broadway Theatre on June 9. criminal. The show’s roots on radio and television “I was trying to be a good neighbour, go so far back that Johnny Cash and Elvis not trying to get away with anything. I’m Presley were among the many notables to not trying to make a federal case of this. I perform on it. To enter, email editorial@ just wanted the tree down. saskatoonexpress.com. Please put “hay“We have lived in this house for 50 ride” in the subject line.

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***** MARK TURNER, the executive director, and Eric Paetkau, the music director, want the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra to be innovative and produce a recording of their artists. They are trying to raise $100,000 in their Share in the Future project by May 31 so they can showcase Saskatoon’s remarkable musicians in a recording session, which would take place in the near future. About $30,000 has been raised already. Key to the campaign is that each $100 gift will be matched by the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation. The $100 gift will provide a seat at the album session. “A recording of this kind would be the first for the SSO and a major achievement for Saskatoon,” said Turner. “We think the SSO is becoming one of the mosttalked-about arts organizations in the country. A recording would be the next step toward recognition on the national stage. Imagine if we had a chance to win a Juno award?” Turner and Paetkau share the dream of turning a regional orchestra into one of national stature. “It is nothing short of astounding the amount of support Major award winners at the Saskatoon Music Festival are (from left to right Hannah Lissel-DeCorby, Thomas Hu, which comes from the community,” said Stephen Davis, Matthew Praksas, Gabriel Benesh, Brandon Johnson, Silas Friesen and Danielle Sanche. Turner. (Photo by Stephen Nicholson) ***** A SPECIAL EVENT, featuring the familiar song stylings from Solstice, will be missing at the Saskatchewan SaskTel Jazz Festival this year. Solstice members were fresh faces at the 1987 festival because Jim Hill, the arEIGHT GIFTED artmental scholarship, with guitarist $22,935 in scholarship money. The Kinstistic director at the time, wanted a group men have made a long-term commitment ists have taken another step Stephen Davis taking the $600 that would fit perfectly into a Sunday toward realizing their musical runner-up prize; Hu won the piano to these prizes, the highest honours at the morning brunch presentation in a hotel dreams. scholarship, with Matthew Praksas festival. setting. Two members, Jean Jeffrey, now Trumpeter Silas Friesen, the runner-up; Sanche won the Funds from the Ruth Taylor Scholarship married to singing partner Grant Currie, pianist Thomas Hu, vocalist vocal scholarship, with Gabriel went to three of the runner-up prizes; the and Rod Bell appeared with Solstice in Danielle Sanche and violinBenesh the runner-up; and John- Grace Tannahill award went to the vocal the 1987 festival and are still mainstays. runner-up; and other runner-up prizes were ist Brandon Johnson have son won the strings scholarship, Now Solstice is the pre-eminent vocal captured the $1,000 Kinsmen with Hannah Lissel-DeCorby the supplemented by the Kiwanis Club of Sas- jazz group in Saskatchewan; no other katoon and the Saskatoon Music Festival Club of Saskatoon scholarrunner-up. group has achieved such a long and concommittee. ships, the prize plums at the The festival attracted nearly tinuous record in festival history. They The next big festival event is the Sasrecently-concluded Saskatoon 1,800 entries this year, just about missed one brunch but played an outdoor katchewan finals, which will be held June 2 stage that summer. Music Festival. on par with the numbers in the People to June 4 at the University of Saskatchewan. Friesen won the instrulast two festivals, and it paid out (Continued on page 13)

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t’s been a very womanly few interesting to see what ‘we’ are weeks. up to. I feel surrounded and I interviewed Great Western inspired by the amazing women Brewing Co.’s new brewmasI’ve interviewed, spent time ter, Amanda Butt. I hope she’s with and listened to. I am not mad at me for this, because reminded that when we come she’s not big on focusing on together in our various commuthe divides, either. I perceive nities, social or business, we can her as hurtling through life do anything. with passion and intelligence, That also goes for the men in barely noticing that there’s any my life and in this community, such thing as a glass ceiling. Columnist don’t get me wrong. I love men. She just does it. They also do incredible things. Then I interviewed Darla Yet there are still places where women Lindbjerg, the new CEO of the Greater congregate, where we find and sometimes Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce. I am celebrate our specific things in common not sure I have ever met anyone with more — continuations of our striving to become energy, or more time-management skills equals and partners; to become appreciated, (with the exception of her predecessor, Kent powerful and effective. Smith-Windsor.) Lindbjerg, at one point, There are still places where women was holding down three jobs, taking a fullare rising or have risen, and while that time slate of university classes and raising shouldn’t be newsworthy, it occasionally three kids At The Same Time. She got more remains so. I recall sitting at boardroom done in five minutes than I get done in a tables, many times in the not-too-distant week. past, where I was the only woman, or one And there was Kathryn Ford, who has of two, in a room of 10 or a dozen people. spent decades practicing law and putting Other times, there were several women her considerable mediation and persuasion present, certainly; but in some milieus, we skills behind numerous local organizations are still rarities. — the YWCA, the Saskatoon Community And I hate gender divides, along with Foundation, many others, and the Prairie every other divide. I love being in groups Hospice Society. She’s this year’s lifetime of any kind where there are men and wom- achievement award winner, part of the en, LGBTQ community members, people YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. of all races and religions. It’s so energizThese three women are trailblazers, ing; everyone has different viewpoints and even today. They share an incredible work comes from different places of experience. ethic, and to the extent possible, leap or We’re all just folk, but we do still have ignore the hurdles still placed in the way of differences. We just need to be respected many. for them, and included both because of and On top of that, I attended the 10th andespite them. nual Women Leading The Way luncheon But lately, I’ve had quite a run of held in support of the United Way (disinteracting with my own gender, more closure: I’m on the organizing committee. than usual. It’s been pretty cool, and very Thank you to my friends and colleagues

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(Continue from page 1) he model of hospice is to live until you die. The emphasis shifts away from the fact that you are dying, to the fact that you are living, and how can we make life as good as it can possibly be as long as you are living.” Ford herself had direct experience with the model years ago, when her closest friend was diagnosed with breast cancer at 44 and died at 48. “I was just part of her journey. In kind of a way, I was her person; I was her volunteer. We just did things together; we had wonderful times together. I see a great benefit to those kinds of relationships.” Today, so do the clients and the health region. “We’ve had over 260 referrals in the time we’ve been open for business, which is about four years, and provided some wonderful services to people and they’re very, very appreciative of them — great responses in our client satisfaction surveys. “There’s such a huge need and we’re in a time when people generally want the opportunity to die with dignity. I think hospice services really allow that to happen, because it allows people to live until they die.” Prairie Hospice does not receive public funding — it runs on donations and grants. Recently, the organization received a pledge of $23,000 from the 100 Women Who Care Saskatoon group. “It was amazing,” said Ford. “We also have a charity golf tournament; we will have our third this year.

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I’m chairing that along with Ken Howland.” Training is also an important part of running the hospice, which is always in need of volunteers – mostly people available in the daytime. The next sessions are Oct. 21 and 22, Oct. 28 and 29, and Nov. 4 and 5. More information is available on the website, http:// www.prairiehospice.org/; click on the volunteer navigation tab. “I feel so proud that it has grown from absolutely nothing to what it is now. We have a budget in excess of $140,000 a year, and are working constantly to raise those funds.” A life in law and volunteering Ford is only the third or fourth woman in Saskatchewan to receive the designation of Queen’s Counsel, having been appointed simultaneously with another woman in 1989. Her educational road to a law career began in Lethbridge, and had a few bumps along the way. Ford moved to Saskatoon when she was in Grade 10. It was a minor disaster at first, since she arrived April 1 — right at the beginning of Easter exams. “I had five weeks before the school year ended, and high school started in Alberta in Grade 10, but started here in Grade 9. I was a year behind in virtually everything. The only course I was on par with was algebra. “It was the first time in my life I faced the possibility of failing. I just couldn’t stand that. I went after school every day to take Latin, and . . . took French at summer

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(Continuefrom page 6) o it was tough. I was looking for those jobs in Southern Ontario, which was probably the most conservative bastion of Canada. I ended up coming back after significant efforts down there. I decided it wasn’t for me, and I didn’t want to live in Toronto; it was too big.” Returning to Saskatoon, she did get a job, with the firm now known as Robertson Stromberg (then Robertson Muzika Barton and Bell) and stayed for 18 years. The profession was moving into specialization at the time, and Ford was the point person on family law, which made up 75 per cent of her practice – which is a lot. “Really, a lot,” she said. After 18 years, she decided she didn’t want to do that much family law for the rest of her career, and joined a boutique conflict resolution company, Fifth Avenue Consulting and Mediation run by Daniel Hamoline. He had a national and international reputation for his mediation work. “I was mentored at his knee, and when he died (five years later) I really had to get in the pool and start swimming. I really enjoyed mediation work and working with two sides of the problem instead of just one. It was very different than advocating for people. It was a shift from a positional approach to an interest-based approach, and that was really rewarding.” Eventually, she shifted to investigative work, often into harassment and conflict in the workplace, and remained largely in solo practice. In practice for 40 years, Ford has also been involved in bringing collaborative law to Saskatoon, where lawyers agree to remove themselves from the file if parties are unable to resolve disputes. “The lawyers have every motivation to help the parties resolve.”

pages in her full curriculum vitae. She has been a board member on the Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation, chair of the Saskatoon Community Foundation, a member of the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, and many others. It all began with the YWCA, where she joined the board in 1978. It was at the time when the YW needed a new building, and the board led a million-dollar fundraising campaign which ultimately raised $1.1 million. “It was an unbelievable success,” remembered Ford. “We learned a lot about (fundraising) and how to build a building.” It was also a great experience: “it gave me tremendous confidence.” She is also, presently, on the U of S board of governors. “I like to think I’m like so many other people in this community — that we love our university, and we’re proud of our university, and we want the best for our university.” It is a rigorous and time-consuming commitment, considering the elaborate search processes, the $1 billion operating budget, and the complexity of running such a large institution. “I’m very flattered and proud to be on that board.” Ford was also teaching until this year at the law college, including coaching the mediation advocacy competition team which took her to London, Dublin, Chicago, Toronto and Paris. Outside of work and volunteering, her great passion is golf: she has about a 14 handicap, and recently competed in the Senior Women’s Provincials, golfing better than her handicap. “I absolutely love it. I’m passionate about it. I don’t do much else apart from my other volunteer stuff.” Except a few crossword puzzles.

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Catholic school doors have been open to all from the beginning

By Diane Boyko lthough I agree with Elaine Hnatyshyn’s final conclusion in her May 1, 2017 column — that dialogue can help make delivery of education in Saskatchewan better — I must once again clarify some facts and counter some of her anecdotal references along the path that led her there. It’s unclear what Ms. Hnatyshyn has in mind by using a term like “truly Catholic.” One would expect some degree of change in the church’s 2,000year existence, and a great deal of diversity among its 1.2 billion believers. Within our schools, neither change (such as shifting sacramental preparation to parishes so children can see their church as part of their community too) nor diversity make the education we offer any less Catholic. Our faith cannot be limited to a class, a series of dos and don’ts, or the ability to produce a piece of paper to prove “membership.” Being Catholic is who we are, not simply what we do. We see one’s spiritual dimension in need of growth, guidance and maturation just as much as the intellectual, emotional, and physical dimensions of the human person. Since our very beginning, it has been clear that our doors are open to all parents who make an informed decision to choose Catholic education, knowing their children will receive faith instruction through a distinctively Catholic lens. For example, an article on the opening of St. Mary’s School in The Saskatoon Daily Star dated Oct. 2, 1913, declared “Anyone May Attend.” Since our inception, we have worked to be an inclusive community, and we are still on that journey. Over time, and accelerated since the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, we have learned to focus on what we have in common with our orthodox and Protestant sisters and brothers instead of our few differences. This ecumenical work, and the public school system’s shift to secularism, has led many of those who practice some form of faith feeling more at home where students are taught that

their God-given gifts and talents can be used to strive for excellence in every area — science, literature, math, music, sports and so on. Our ability to admit these students and receive funding for them is not “in defiance” of legislation or a form of competition for students, as Ms. Hnatyshyn purports. It is merely a natural extension of practicing our authentically Catholic beliefs. Contrary to Ms. Hnatyshyn’s assertion, where one attends school does not determine their designation of the education portion of property taxes. As legislation clearly states, Catholics are to designate the Catholic division on their assessment, and all others default to the public division. We recognize some parents have deviated from this, but not at our suggestion or direction. Education Minister Don Morgan has rightly stated that both public and separate schools have achieved significant economies of scale to keep costs lower for taxpayers in the province. For years, we have, and will continue, to partner with other divisions to find efficiencies where it is feasible. For example, we partner with four divisions for transportation and we are part of a province-wide group to take advantage of bulk purchases for school equipment. We continue to work with our sister divisions to deliver education both efficiently and effectively. For over a century, the prevailing view of Catholic education in our province has been just that — we offer Catholic education. This is in stark contrast to Ms. Hnatyshyn’s view, and the recent Queen’s Bench ruling in the Theodore case, that we are merely schools for Catholics. The latter has never been our mandate nor our practice. We remain open to all who choose, for their own personal reasons, Catholic education for their children. And we think our province and our communities are better for defending parental choice in education. (Diane Boyko is the Board of Education Chair for Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.)

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Fireside Singers have a cast of 70 people in Pippin. (Photo by Laura Herman)

Fireside Singers set the bar high for lesser-known Broadway show Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express he Saskatoon Fireside Singers are back again with another full-scale spring production, this time bringing to life a lesser-known Broadway show. The group’s performances of Pippin will take place on June 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. at TCU Place. Artistic director Marilyn Whitehead describes Pippin as a “very intriguing show” that will include a cast of more than 70 people from the Saskatoon Fireside Singers who sing, act, and dance during the production. Kelsey Stone serves as the choreographer.

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“Our choreographer has really kicked it up . . . . She’s set the bar very high, and I think it’s very exciting. So that adds another dimension to the opportunity for all of these singers,” said Whitehead. The story centres on Prince Pippin, the heir to the throne of Charlemagne the Great. He pursues fame, fortune, happiness, and fulfillment through exciting and exhilarating adventures, only to find that happiness is not found in the unusual and extraordinary, but rather in common, everyday experiences, said Whitehead. Pippin, a Tony Award-winning musical, was written by Grammy and Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz, who is known

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for hit musical theatre productions such as Wicked and GodspellWhitehead said the Saskatoon Fireside Singers version of the show will be set in Saskatoon and will be presented as “a melodrama play within a play.” “It’s kind of a complex style. It’s really quite different from anything we’ve ever done,” said Whitehead, noting Pippin is also somewhat of a departure from the group’s previous productions of classic, more well-known shows, including last year’s The Wizard of Oz. “We searched through so many Broadway musicals to find, first of all, one that incorporates the entire group – from age

seven to adult – and large chorus. With the shows that we’ve done previously, they (the singers) want to be on stage. So this show provides the opportunity to have them on stage the majority of the time, actually. They’re in and out and acting and interacting with the actors,” she said. “It’s a very interesting presentation, and the singers are excited about being able to be there all the time with the action.” Whitehead said the show has “very strong lead roles,” including the two characters played by Trevor Wingerter and Annika Tupper who taunt and encourage Pippin to continue to seek his obsession for fame, fortune, and adventure. The title character, Pippin, is played by Sean Brandt, while King Charles is played by Jordie Hughton. Pippin’s grandmother, Berthe, is played by Meaghan Bentley; his stepmother, Fastrada, is played by Holly Donahue; the young widow, Catherine, is played by Madison McLean; and Fastrada’s son, Lewis, is played by David Thiessen. Whitehead said she is also fortunate to work with “some of the most gifted musicians in the country,” including Bonnie Nicholson (pianist and orchestral director); William Boan (violin); Aaron Bueckert (trumpet); Darrell Bueckert (percussion); Brent Blazieko (percussion); Doug Gilmour (bass); Martin Janovsky (keyboard); Randi Nelson (flute); and Graham Pritchard (guitar). Albert Couture serves as the stage director for Pippin, while Toni Barry is the technical backstage manager. Whitehead said the Saskatoon Fireside Singers “promise an evening of lighthearted, magical music and songs, as well as intriguing drama performed with dynamic energy and clever comic timing” with their version Pippin. She said audiences have had a “tremendous response” to previous Saskatoon Fireside Singers productions. “People have said they have seen these shows in Toronto or New York, and we have surpassed their expectations. We don’t have the elaborate costuming or even the sets or the revolving stages, but the quality of vocal solos and ensembles and just the whole presentation – people have been really astounded.” Tickets for Pippin are available online at tcutickets.ca or by calling 306-9757799.

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Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express he latest exhibition at AKA artistrun gallery showcases the talent of Saskatoon people and the diversity of our community. In a somewhat unconventional move, the Riversdale gallery recently put out a “radically open call for submissions.” There was only one rule attached: the submitted pieces could not be larger than three feet by four feet in size. However, in the spirit of inclusivity, the exhibition would have no theme and no jury would be judging the pieces; instead, everyone would have the opportunity to display their work – children, adults, amateurs, and professional artists alike. What resulted from the open call is a colourful, diverse, and interesting exhibition called All Together Now, which will be on display at AKA artist-run until June 17. Curated and organized by Mindy Yan Miller and Jessica Morgun, the exhibition features varied pieces that exemplify the talent of Saskatonians and their passion for creating. Yan Miller said she and Morgun wanted to open up the gallery space to different communities through the exhibition – “something that artists are often trying to do in different ways” – and to people who may not typically visit AKA artist-run. All Together Now features more than 280 pieces from people from all walks of life, JW052206 James to Canada, children, including newcomers

students, adults, and well-established artists, such as local abstract painter Marie Lannoo. Yan Miller said there were some struggles as people tried to understand the concept behind the unusual open call. “We decided to not have any theme, which was something actually people found difficult. But the reason we did that was so that people didn’t have to change what they were doing to fit our vision; they could just choose whatever they wanted and they were proud of,” she said. In describing All Together Now on its website, AKA artist-run states that “in this metaphorical and physical space, people from all areas of the community will cross paths: students from local schools, clients of community programs, local craftspeople and professional artists, celebrating the diverse work of the neighbourhood and beyond. The intent of a radically open call such as this fosters awareness of the creative work being made by community stakeholders and increases the visibility and accessibility of AKA as an artist-run centre embedded in a diverse and complex neighbourhood that is currently undergoing change in a variety of ways.” Yan Miller said artists want to share their work with others, whether it’s a child updating her or his parents about a new drawing or a professional artist who is creating work for various reasons. If artists don’t share

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Mindy Yan Miller organized the latest AKA artist-run exhibition, called All Together Now. (Photo by Shannon Boklaschuk) their work, it’s as if they’re only having conversations with themselves, she said. “There is this idea that work is not completed until it’s received by a viewer, a listener. . . . So I think it’s really important for art to become public and accessible.” Yan Miller also noted that everyone who views art has the right to an opinion about what they see – and they should recognize and embrace that fact. “I think people have to enable themselves to take that power, to enable themselves to do that, and not to feel they come into a gallery and they feel stupid – which happens a lot, I think.” Yan Miller said people won’t “feel threatened” by All Together Now, which she describes as “accessible in every way.” There is no admission fee to view the exhibition, and because AS052216 Aaronthe gallery is located

on a ground floor, it is accessible to people who use a wheelchair or who may have issues with mobility. Yan Miller said she was impressed by the quality of the art that was submitted for the show. The response to the open call was very positive, with some people submitting as many as nine pieces and one person even sending art from Vancouver. It took Yan Miller and Morgun two full days to unpack the art and to list all of the pieces that are included in the exhibition. “It really goes to show how much people want to show,” said Yan Miller. AKA artist-run is located at 424 20th St. West. It is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit akaartistrun.com.

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Flamenco dancer Carols Menchaca will be the featured artist in Elementos, presented by Arte Flamenco. The Saskatoon group is led by artistic director Kari Alba and includes Ricardo Diaz on guitar and Celedonio Garrido as the vocalist. Alba is promising something fiery and fierce. 8 p.m. both performances. The Bassment. Tickets $30 and $40.

10th anniversary of SCAR-a 24hr cache-a-thon where cachers try to find as many of the new caches that are released for the event in a 24-hour period. There is a wind up -potluck party on May 27th at Floral Community center where prizes will be awarded. All cachers are welcome to attend.

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Ham supper, Third Avenue United Church at 5:30 p.m. Adults $15, ages 6 to 12 $7 and ages 5 and under free. Books will be sold for $1 at the event. For more information, call 306-652-6812. MAY 26 ***** Back of The Bus is a Saskatoon band which plays classic The Oliver Lodge Auxiliary will be hosting its annual Spring and contemporary folk and Celtic music, with some Scot- Tea and Bake Sale from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Oliver Lodge tish, Irish and East Coast flavours. Kim de LaForest and (1405 Faulkner Crescent) in the Bethel United Lounge. Jim McLean play the opening set. 9 p.m. The Bassment, All proceeds from this event will be used to fund special 202 Fourth Ave. North. Tickets $20 for SJS members, $25 equipment purchases and events which enhance the qualfor non-members. ity of life of Oliver Lodge residents. ***** MAY 27 The Saskatoon Horticultural Society is having its annual Melony Gibbs, once the feature singer in Maurice Drouin plant and garden sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lawson bands, is rejoining her pianist-mentor in a one-night concert, and Drouin will deliver orchestral backing, includ- Heights Parking Lot, adjacent to Primrose Drive. Perenniing strings players. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets $27 and als, annuals, books, magazines and other garden related objects. For further information, please contact Karen at $37. 306-222-1728 or Marj at 306-249-1329. JUNE 1-2 ***** The Fireside Singers, directed by Marilyn Whitehead, have The Saskatoon Guitar Society will be hosting an evening chosen Pippin, a Tony-award-winning Broadway musical, of Classical guitar music played by Stephen Davis, Kendra as their summer special. The show contains magical Harder, Walter Hofmeister, and Darrin Kostur. The event music, intriguing drama and comic dialogue, and comes will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Anglican Church courtesy of Stephen Schwartz, also famous for Wicked (609 Dufferin Avenue). Admission is $10 at the door. For and Godspell. 7:30 .m. TCU Place. Tickets $38. more information, phone 306-653-5092. ***** La Troupe du Jour’s fundraising gala, beginning at 8 p.m. at Studio 914. Tickets are $35 or a table of six for $175. Call 306-667-1221 to purchase a ticket. Zoomer Idol Auditions ***** If you are 55 and older and can sing, dance, do magic, comedy or tell a good story - we are looking for you. Eight The Canadian Transplant Association, Saskatchewan is holding The One Life Many Gifts Organ Donation Awaretalented acts will be selected to perform at the Zoomer Idol Gala in October. There is no cost to audition. Audition ness Walk at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Everything dates are June, 26, 27 and 30 at Knox United Church (838 gets underway at the outdoor pavilion on the east side of the market at 1 pm. Free registration and t-shirt plus a Spadina Cres. East). For inquiries, phone the Saskatoon silent auction. Monies raised will be used for promoting Council on Aging 306-652-2255 and visit www.scoa.ca. organ and tissue donation awareness.

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The Bridge City Brass Band, under the direction of Ian Krips, will be presenting its Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Westminster United Church. The varied program will feature works by Holst, Goffin, Stevenson, Langford and Calvert. Special guests include Brien Beatty (cornet soloist) and the Saskatoon Youth Brass under the direction of Aaron Bueckert. Admission is by donation.

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Saskatoon Council on Aging Remembering When presentation. Did you know that adults over the age of 80 have a one in two chance of falling? As we age the chance of us being injured or killed in a fire dramatically increases as well. The Saskatoon Council on Aging, is working together with the Saskatoon Fire Department to address these issues through the MAY 25 Remembering When program. Older adults are invited Child Find Saskatchewan’s third annual fundraising break- to attend a Remembering When presentation at Sobey’s fast at TCU Place Lower Level. The guest speaker is Johan in Stonebridge at 10 a.m. Kent, a missing child for 17 years in the United States. Doors open at 7 a.m. with the program beginning at 7:30 JUNE 3 a.m. For more information, contact Sue at 306-955-0070. Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra Spring Show. The orchestra will feature popular radio and fiddle hits from the 1920s, ***** 30s, and 40s at its 13th annual Radio Music Hall spring The Saskatchewan Hospice Palliative Care Association show at 7:30 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre. Prize for is hosting a reception that is open to the public from 3 best period costume. Tickets are $20 and are available at p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Hospital -- the Pylypchuk McNally Robinson and at the Broadway Theatre box office Hall (Auditorium). Join us to learn more about Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning and enjoy refreshments, and online at https://broadwaytheatre.ca/events. sweets and a silent auction. Free parking is available in JUNE 4 Lot R, across 20th Street from the main entrance to the The Saskatoon Auxiliary Concert Band invites you to hospital. its concert, Musical Mystery and Magic, on at GraceMAY 26-27 Westminster Church. Under the direction of Nick Todd, the band will be playing selections by Beethoven and Handel, Saskatoon Cache and Release X will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. May 26 until 5:30 p.m. on May 27. This is the as well as movie themes and marches. The concert starts

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AL-ANON MEETINGS Weekly group meetings open to anyone who has been affected by someone else’s drinking. For more information, call 306-655-3838.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Bridge City Needlearts Guild meets at Mayfair United Church at 7:30 p.m. for our monthly meetings. We also have a stitching day at Sobey’s Stonebridge the first Saturday of each month. Come join us and have fun stitching with fellow stitchers. For further information, contact Glenda at 306-343-1882.

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Prairie Sky Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at St. Paul’s United Church in Sutherland (454 Egbert Ave.) New vendors may phone or text Kathy at 306-222-2740 or email saphire1515@ hotmail.com. ***** The Saskatoon International Folkdance Club dances in JUNE 15 Kiwanis Park North of the Bessborough Hotel at 7 p.m. from June through August. Everyone is welcome. No fee. Soroptimist International of Saskatoon invites you to its fourth Signature Event for a ladies’ night out titled PJs and For more information, call 306-374-0005 or visit www. Pearls at Louis’ Pub, University of Saskatchewan at 7 p.m. sifc.awardspace.com. ***** Tickets are $50 and are available at Paramount DaySpa and Salon (136 Second Ave. North) or email sisaskatoon@ Pop In & Play (until Dec. 8) 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Erindale Alliance Church (310 Perehudoff Cres). Bring soroptimist.net. your little ones, 5 years & under, with you downstairs for a great time of fun & connecting! Monthly theme, learning centres, snack & occasional speaker. For more info, go to erindalealliance.ca RUH Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic. Moonlake Golf & Country Club, 8:30 a.m. You are invited to join Eric Gryba of the Edmonton Oilers, hockey friends and other sports celebrities for the 2017 RUH Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic. Call Trina Hrtizuk at 306-655-0628 or visit ruhf.org for more information.

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