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Long road leads to academic, athletic success for Preston Lachance

Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express reston Lachance smiled when he said being the valedictorian for graduating aboriginal students in the city was “just another day at the office.” He said it is like boxing. If you are prepared, you have nothing to fear. “It was an amazing experience,” he said. “I dedicated myself to writing something inspiring as well as challenging.” It was a proud moment for Lachance and for those who know him. He is the first of six siblings to graduate from high school and he will be attending the University of Saskatchewan this fall. Lachance has overcome challenges in his life. He spent 15 years in foster care after being taken from his mother when he was three years old. He credits a friend of his mother’s — Sylvia Goyer — for her role in his upbringing. “She’s been an absolutely great influence in my life. She taught me how to take care of myself in pretty much every aspect.” Lachance said Goyer came into his life when a foster home couldn’t be found for him and he was going to be sent to his home reserve, the Big River First Nation. “She knew Aaron there was no life at the rez, so AS071012

Preston Lachance overcame challenges to graduate from high school, become a boxer and be accepted into university. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson). she told my mom she would take of us until she got on her feet.” Now here he was speaking in front of 175 grads, representing 16 Saskatoon schools. Lachance had his most prized possession — an eagle feather — with him. A man named Craig Sand gave it to him. Lachance, who was 10 then, had met Sand’s son, also named Craig, in school. Lachance laughs when he talks about meeting Craig Jr. in Grade 2.

“We fought each other, is how we became friends. From there it was, ‘Man you’re pretty good.’” One night Lachance opened up to the Sands. “I don’t tell many people my story as I was growing up. I kept that to myself. But I told him and I told his dad because we are so close. His dad accepted me as his own. We went through a smudge and spiritually he adopted me. He gave me a feather and

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that meant a lot to me.” Lachance, who graduated from Oskayak High School, cherishes the feather. “It’s protected me; it’s kept me safe,” he said. Craig Sand Sr. also introduced Lachance to his First Nations culture. “Growing up in foster care I was deprived of it, so he took me to my first three sweats.” (Continued on page 7)

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Life isSECOND a detour. I’m gonna NORTH lines on a street by street and 204-115 AVENUE 306-653-5333 • long. www.kmpltd.ca drive it, all summer neighbourhood by neighbour– With apologies to Tom hood basis. It absolutely makes Cochrane a heck of a lot more sense than t’s a hot day. I mean, it is trying to nip off a house here steaming. I’m in the north and a house there, which has end — here at the Express, been happening for years. actually. I have an appointment Meanwhile, getting around at Vanishing Point, a framery is detour hell. I’m always on Lorne Avenue and Taylor wondering where the heck the Street. I am running late. good people of Buena Vista Quick digression: in my are parking, how they get to Columnist younger years, I was never late. the other side of the street, and Never. Ever ever ever. Now, if they ever, indeed, have comI’m always running late. What’s up with pany. Assuming they can get home at all. that? Old brain cells can’t keep up with the I got a partial answer to that on Sunday, relentless tick-tock of the clock? when my husband and I took a leisurely Anyway, I hit Millar Avenue, head stroll through the tree-lined neighbourdown Warman, scoot through downtown hood. It was, again, hot; I wanted shade, so and over the freeway. I get to Fifth Avenue, BV was a better choice than, say, Avalon or and instead of sailing through, urrrrch. A Queen Elizabeth, where there is no signifivery large piece of machinery is grinding cant tree canopy. away in the middle of the intersection. It We make it to Fifth Street, somehow, wasn’t there the day before. At least, I’m and halfway down the block we see two pretty sure it wasn’t. Old brain cells, you people sitting on the boulevard lawn. They know. are separated by a red construction fence. I take the detour, make a loop, get to my My fevered imagination — I mean, it’s destination two minutes late. Not bad, yes? 32 degrees and humid — starts churning. I have another date after this one. Din- They look like star-crossed lovers; the ner, back downtown, with family members woman has her fingers curled through the who are passing through Saskatoon. On the gaps in the fence, as if reaching for the man way home, I don’t want to do the detour seated on the other side, half-facing her. I again. I try another route. wonder if they will share a kiss through the Right. Using that ill-considered plan, grille. I can’t get across Taylor, down Lorne, up The street has gaping holes in it. He has Victoria, down Fourth Avenue or Fifth Ave- traversed the obstacle course (mountains nue in Buena Vista, aka BV. In my father’s of dirt! valleys so low!) to be with this language, I am forced to dipsy-doodle woman, although they are divided by the all the way, turning and twisting to avoid impassable barrier. How romantic is that? closed streets. I get home, utterly confused The woman looks up as we go by, and about where I’ve been. smiles. We smile back, and say hello. A What is happening, here, is that the conversation starts up. She tells us it’s hard city has dug up half of BV, in an effort to to get across the street, since it’s blocked replace water and sewer lines and I assume off for, well, blocks. So the two neighbours beautifully and smoothly pave the streets meet at the fence, perhaps during a pause over once it’s all done. in yardwork, and talk through it. They will I don’t live in BV, but I’m in and out of be doing so, she says, for another month. that very-nearby neighbourhood conSo much for my Romeo and Juliet stantly; and it is my speedy conduit to the scenario. I have to stop reading those guilty freeway and downtown. Well, it was. pleasure romance novels in the summerI greatly appreciate that the city is trytime — they are skewing my appreciation ing to fix wholesale the water and sewer for reality — and get back to literature.

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Sask.-raised Calgary coach happy to see old foe in Flames’ net Ned Powers Saskatoon Express he Calgary Flames have made some notable acquisitions for the 2017-18 National Hockey League season and their coach, Glen Gulutzan, is particularly delighted to have goalie Mike Smith, a catch from the Arizona Coyotes, on his team. “I’ve been with NHL teams, like in Vancouver with goalies like Robert Luongo and Ryan Miller, and they had the ability to steal hockey games,” said Gulutzan. “Their high end of playing is very high. Mike belongs in that company. Mike can steal you a game on any given night. And if he can steal eight to 10 games for us, that is really a bonus.” Gulutzan knows firsthand how effective Smith can be.

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“We were in a hot race for playoff positions in 2011-12 when I was coach of the Dallas Stars. Right at the end of the season when Smith was playing for the Coyotes, he was in a hot stretch where he gave up only two goals in the last five games and they won them all. In one game, he made 54 stops for a shutout. At the same time, we were losing five straight and missed the playoffs,” said Gulutzan. “When we acquired Smitty, I reminded him that I’d probably still be coaching at

Dallas if he hadn’t gone on that hot run. He was like a brick wall.” Gulutzan was assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks after losing his job in Dallas, and was hired as Calgary’s head coach at the beginning of the 2016-17 season. He calls Smith “a great guy who fits our culture. Aside from his ability to win the big games, his ability to move the puck out of our end is something special.” Not lost in Gulutzan’s memory is that at

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(Continued from page 3) sweep the Alberta series, which in hockey is like an arm’s race. The Oilers have a good team, we are now a good team, and the Battle of Alberta is about to reach new heights.” Gulutzan will be telling stories and sharing tips at the Kids On Ice camp July 17, and will be one of the celebrities playing in the Driving Fore Prostate golf classic on July 19 at the Dakota Dunes. Other celebrities include author Yann Martel and former Saskatchewan Roughrider Chris Best. The tournament is meant to raise funds for a GreenLight Laser XRS, which will be added to the equipment at the Leslie and Irene Dubé Urology Centre of Health at St. Paul’s Hospital. The new unit will allow patients to experience fewer postoperative complications as well as faster recovery times and shorter periods in hospital. It was an easy commitment for Gulutzan, who follows other Saskatchewanraised NHL coaches like Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan and Willie Desjardins as the stars at Driving Fore Prostate. “It was something I knew I wanted to do. One of my assistants with the Flames has been dealing with some prostate cancer issues and that made it more important for me. I like to come back to Saskatchewan and each summer for the past nine years, I’ve gone back to Hudson Bay to run a hockey clinic.” Reminded that he is listed as being born in The Pas, Man., Gulutzan said, “My mom and dad were visiting my mon’s sister in The Pas when I came into the world a few days early. I only stayed there three days.” His roots are big-time Saskatchewan. As a boy, he attended the summer hockey school conducted by Dave King and Bill Seymour. As a junior, he played with the Saskatoon Blades in 1991-92, scoring 19 goals and assisting on 54 others. At the University of Saskatchewan, he played two seasons for the Huskies. Although King was not the coach of the Huskies at

the time, Gulutzan once worked a coach’s conference for him in Regina where they sat down at length. They still talk. After a visit to Europe, Gulutzan heard about a playing opportunity in Fresno in the West Coast League. “Bill Seymour’s son, Dean, had a cup of coffee with Fresno and I called him. He recommended it as a place to play,” said Gulutzan, who not only played there six years but was a playing-assistant coach the last two years. His next move was to the Las Vegas Wranglers in the East Coast League where he coached six years and his team earned more than 100 points in the standings for three seasons. “The market was really good for us and I think the NHL will succeed there. The NHL had the right idea in reaching out to the local residents, putting the arena in a place that’s convenient to the locals, and they have done a good selling job. The Golden Knights did a great job in the expansion draft.” After Las Vegas, Gulutzan coached the Texas Stars in the American League for two years, the NHL parent club at Dallas for two years, missing the playoffs in each, and then went to Vancouver to work with Willie Desjardins for three years. Gulutzan is proud of the fact that in 2016-17, he was one of six Saskatchewandeveloped coaches to be a head coach in the NHL. The others were Babcock in Toronto, McLellan in Edmonton, Desjardins in Vancouver, Dave Tippett in Arizona and Jared Bednar in Colorado. Four of them — Babcock, McLellan, Gulutzan and Desjardins — played with the University of Saskatchewan. Two of them lost their jobs this spring. “The word seems to be out there that Willie will be coaching Canada’s team at the next Olympics and that would be a fantastic thing for him and for the Canadian program. Dave was a victim in the restructuring program at Arizona. Both are terrific hockey men and they won’t be out of work very long,” said Gulutzan.

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ou’ve probably seen them ing a message to city council. by now: red and black And YES, your tax dollars pay billboards, primarily for this crap.” around Circle Drive, projecting Okay, I don’t even really various confusing quotes and know where to start with the inconspicuous faces down onto sheer volume of stupidity in this the drivers of Saskatoon. statement (and there was more, Purportedly part of the City of I’ve just edited it for length). I Saskatoon’s anti-racism camappreciate that is harsh judgment, paign, one billboard in particular but come on. First of all, I promappears to have raised the hackles ise and guarantee you that if you of some city residents. It shows a are a while male, you do not have Columnist photo of a white, earnest-looking less access to “certain things” middle-aged male and a quote than other groups, unless you’re that reads “I have to acknowledge my own talking about the female-only side of your privilege and racist attitudes.” Underneath gym. And while it’s true that anyone can be that, in all capital letters a slogan reads “I am racist, racism is about power and oppression, the bridge . . . to ending racism” and a City and white people have never been persecuted of Saskatoon website address. or oppressed solely for being white. In a public Facebook post that has been In other words, if you’re white and a shared almost 700 times, here’s how one person of minority background has hurt your Saskatoon resident described his feelings feelings, you aren’t a victim of racism. Hell, about that billboard: if every person of colour on earth announced “Apparently the City of Saskatoon feels tomorrow that they hated white people, guess that it is only white people who have racist what? Your white butt is still going to have views, and that we are all “privileged”. . . no problem getting a job, and still isn’t going (I) actually have less access to certain things to get carded. than other groups because I am a white male So if the City of Saskatoon wants to run . . . If the City of Saskatoon wanted so badly a campaign against racism, they have every to speak to the racism issue, they should justification to make white people the target have had whites, natives, muslims, blacks, audience. That raises the second question, asians etc. all represented on that sign . . . I however, one our Facebook friend touched am thoroughly pissed off over this, and I will upon and the one I’d argue is more valid: be contacting both my councillor, and send- why is the city running a campaign against AS071008 Aaron

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racism? Shouldn’t our municipal tax dollars be going towards fixing potholes and staffing civic centres? This is a question especially being asked by (the handful of) supporters of the Saskatchewan government’s move to cut its funding of municipalities, who point to expenditures like this one, in addition to its hundreds of millions of dollars in reserves, as evidence that the City of Saskatoon doesn’t need the province’s handouts. They certainly have a point. There are a couple of basic rules of marketing. One is that an effective, messagebased advertising campaign must be instantly relatable. The other is that if you’re debating whether or not an ad campaign is successful, it’s probably not. According to the City of Saskatoon employees managing this campaign, each one of these advertisements (there are a total of four billboards, eight bus shelters, eight buses and social media promotions) around the city features a real Saskatoon resident and a quote from that person which they shared as insight into their individual experiences with racism. The ads are slated to run from June 19 to July 16 for a total cost of $14,100 from the 2017 budget, and full videos of these individuals and the context of their statements can be found on the city’s website. The opponents of this campaign seem to fall into two camps: one that says the city shouldn’t be running JW071004 Jamesan unfairly divisive

campaign which promotes the notion that white people are racists, and another that says the city should not be running ad campaigns regarding social issues. For example, if you’d feel the same level of animosity towards this campaign if it was about drunk driving, you’d probably fall into the latter category. If you are of the former opinion, I think you’re wrong, but perhaps that’s because you, like me and many others, didn’t understand the entire context of this billboard, and/ or the entire “I am the bridge” campaign. Quite honestly, this ad campaign is first and foremost just . . . really bad. The ads, devoid of context, are confusing and irritating. And before you say it, no, just because we’re talking about it doesn’t override that fact. Talking about a bad marketing campaign still makes it a bad marketing campaign. Personally, I don’t see the benefits of the City of Saskatoon wading into social justice territory. The provincial government and the federal government have spent more than enough of our tax dollars on various messaes addressing a plethora of societal woes, for better or worse outcomes. However, if the city is going to go there, and under this city council regime it certainly appears they are, they need to get it right. A good start would be hiring or retaining marketing professionals (or if they have them already, get better ones) to ensure that whatever their message is, we get it.

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(Continued from page 1) hen Lachance was 16, Sand died suddenly. He decided to honour the man who had been so influential in his life. “I realized I was doing myself a disservice by not living up to my full potential. There is always a way out. Overcoming adversity is so much better than sitting there in pity. I have seen some stuff and in the end it has helped me build my character. I decided to make education a priority and I executed it with the help of those supporting me.” Before he died, Sand also introduced Lachance to boxing which has become his passion. He says his coach, Dennis Page, has played an instrumental role in his development as a boxer and person. “This guy’s been my coach, my mentor and my idol,” Lachance said. “He’s been a really great influence in my life in many different aspects.” The two have known each other for about six years. The respect is mutual. “He was looking for some kind of direction and I could see that,” Page said. “I could see there was something he was craving. He was a guy that was part of the system and he did what he had to do to survive. He knows it takes a lot of hard work to accomplish his goals.” It hasn’t always been easy. Lachance quit boxing for a year. “He was running the streets, drinking,” Page said. “He got caught up with some of the guys he was going to school with. They didn’t have his best interests at heart.” Lachance, now 21, has since become the provincial champion in his weight class and is the captain of his boxing team. Page said the sky’s the limit for Lachance as a boxer. “He can go as far as he wants; he has all the attributes. He’s got the attitude, the movements, the strength. He has everything that it takes to be a high-calibre, elite athlete.” As a boxer, Lachance sees himself winning an Olympic gold medal and then turning pro. As a student, he sees himself receiving a degree in physiotherapy. “I see myself growing into a cultural influence and inspiration and role model,” he said. Lachance recently returned from a cultural exchange in Costa Rica. It was his first international trip and his first time on an airplane. He said visiting with young people was a highlight of the trip. “We painted a room in their school and taught them some Native traditions. I showed them how to smudge so that was pretty cool.” In his grad speech, Lachance quoted Ben Franklin: “You can do anything you set your mind to.” He said the words have a special meaning. “These were the words said to me as a kid by my adopted father. At the time I didn’t take it seriously because I felt like I would be a kid forever. But when my dream of becoming a full-time athlete and scholar started to manifest, I knew I could no longer ignore the power of my thoughts coupled with my actions.” He told grads hard work will help them achieve their goals. “I look upon you graduates and I see a group of talented indigenous youth who can accomplish more than you would like to give yourselves credit for. Success does not come easy, though, and I can’t stress this enough. It takes perseverance and faith in order to become successful, as there is no substitute for hard work. “We all have our stories that brought us here today as the graduating Class of 2017. Be proud in what you have accomplished, honour your stories and don’t stop here. May all your achievements echo in eternity and the success of our generation be surpassed by the next.’’

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Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express What do you get when you combine six days, 30 restaurants, 100,000 visitors and 57 bands and performers? It’s the recipe for Saskatoon’s “flavourite” summer event: A Taste of Saskatchewan. The 22nd annual food and music festival is set to run from July 11 to 16 in Kiwanis Park, and organizers are expecting another fun-filled, family-friendly week of good eats and good entertainment. “Our program’s pretty straightforward. We have great food. We have great entertainment. We have other attractions for the customers to attend, and we have a beautiful site,” said Scott Ford, executive director of SaskTel Centre, which organizes A Taste of Saskatchewan. “It’s probably one of the most beautiful festival sites in Canada, between the Delta Bessborough Hotel and the Broadway Bridge along the South Saskatchewan River. It’s just a great venue to host this type of festival, and now we have some other fun things for visitors and guests to do. “A Taste of Saskatchewan, over the years, has really grown to be a destination event. It’s something that people look forward to each year, and when the weather is good we have fantastic crowds and people enjoy the food and the entertainment.” This year music fans can expect to check out a wide variety of acts performing everything from reggae, jazz and blues to country, rock, pop and salsa. Food fans

will be able to try dishes from the festival’s staple restaurants, such as Tomas the Cook and Schnitzel Meister, as well as sample the fare from newcomers O’Shea’s Irish Pub, Una Pizza + Wine, Quesada Burritos & Tacos, Capitol Music Club and October Authentic Asian Cuisine. However, A Taste of Saskatchewan has more to offer beyond food and music. For example, the Western Canadian Watercross Association’s jet ski racing is scheduled for July 15 and 16 in front of Kiwanis Park. The Farm and Food Care Chef’s Series will also be happening again this year. Similar to a reality television show, local chefs will compete throughout the week using mystery ingredients that are grown in Saskatchewan. The final match for the title of Top Chef Saskatchewan will take place on July 16 at 12:30 p.m. “This will be the third year for the Chef’s Series, and it’s gaining lots of interest and it’s a fun event to attend and watch,” said Ford. “We’re getting really great responses from hosting the Chef’s Series and promoting Saskatchewan producers and Saskatchewan chefs.” New this year is what Ford called “the strategically placed” FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters, which is also scheduled for July 15 and 16. The professional basketball event will be held downtown at Fourth Avenue and 21st Street, just one block away from the festival site. (Continued on page 17)

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re you considering an addition to your house? A new deck? Perhaps a shiny new kitchen? Even if you’re just getting a new bathroom sink, you want it done correctly, on time and within an agreed-upon budget. Your best chance of having all of those things happen is to hire a professional and get a contract, in writing. It’s so important that the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, with support from the Government of Canada, has launched an initiative, naturally called “Get it in Writing.” You can find all the information at GetitinWriting.ca . The consumer protection initiative hopes to encourage people to get renovation projects laid out in written contracts

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— both to protect themselves, and to counteract the risks of the underground cash economy, said Chris Guérette, Chief Executive Officer for the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association. “Underground” renovation and residential construction loses the government millions of dollars a year in various taxes; but it also strands customers with half-finished projects, bad workmanship and hefty bills, she said. “Unfortunately, home renovations are a very large contributor to the underground cash economy,” said Guérette. “Everyone can cite or share an example of somebody doing work to a house and doing it for cash. You’re taking a risk of having that person do it well, do it safely

and not do any more damage to your home.” Many people don’t understand what is standard in the industry, and what’s not, said Guérette. People who have not renovated before can be taken in by someone who appears to be an expert, but refuses to sign a contract. “The Get it in Writing website is a great tool for homeowners, which they can go through to see what kinds of questions they should ask. The main reasons are to counteract the risks of the cash economy and to protect homeowners and consumers. At the end of the day, following the steps essentially guarantees that you hire a professional.” “It has that secondary benefit of hiring

somebody who is in the community, and who will still be around if you need to call them with a problem down the road. A lot of the time, that also means it will be someone in our association.” (Continued on page 10)

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Six questions to ask your contractor (Continued from page 9) But how do you know the renovator is a pro? There are some telltale signs. “They should be very open to any questions you might have, to make sure you feel comfortable with that process,” said Guérette. “How quickly do they answer your call? How quickly do they work to supply answers to questions you might have? Those are some signs of a professional.” PST complicates things further The environment in Saskatchewan has changed since the last provincial budget, in which provincial sales tax was applied to renovation work. “Any work you do is subject to PST,” said Guérette. “If you’re hiring somebody to increase the value of your home – putting in a deck, fixing your toilet – the labour for that is now subject to PST. “Our argument has always been that professionals are competing with those offering cash deals, and these new guidelines will boost the underground economy TA071002 Tammy

even more, in my opinion,” she added. “I would always consider it to be a red flag if someone offers me a lower price for cash, straight up.” Questions to ask Number one: get a contract. Then ask as many questions as you can before signing on with your renovator. Here’s where to start. • Always, always, always have a contract. Put everything you discuss in writing, exactly. “The professional will know it’s better to have peace of mind, to be clear, and put it in that contract. If he’s willing to step away from that contract, it’s better he step away now than halfway through the contract,” said Guérette. • Do you have a professional designation? “We are not a mandatory professional association, but it certainly means something when someone says yes, we believe in the industry so much that we’re part of the association and we want to raise the bar for the industry,” she said. Ask if the renovator belongs to other groups as well, such as the local chamber of commerce, and if he/she has safety certifications.

• Do you have a warranty on this? What if something happens a year later? What if the plumbing leaks within a week? “Let’s put that in the contract. If you’re promoting your work as high quality, it shouldn’t be an issue,” said Guérette. • Do you have insurance for your workers? “The perfect example is if you’re hiring someone to do the roof and that worker falls and injures himself or herself, that’s the homeowner’s liability unless the contractor has insurance with WCB.” • What is the payment schedule? When is payment due? What are the payment options? (They better not be cash only.) “Those are some good questions to ask. It depends on the size of contract. What is the expectation in terms of a timeline? That’s always the hard one. We all know work can take longer than you might predict. You find unexpected things when you renovate a home. How do you work with your contractor to be sure the contract is flexible enough you can both work AS071018 Aaron within it?” asked Guérette.

• What are your safety practices? Even if a company has insurance coverage to cover accidents, they may not always follow the proper safety procedures or have a safety certification. Check first. Risks of cash deals If you agree to a cash deal, everything from that point forward is risky, said Guérette. “You do not have a contract. Even if you haven’t paid a portion up front, they may damage your investment as they go through the renovation process. Your entire home is an investment. You don’t want to decrease the value of your home; you want to increase and protect the value of your home. “In the end, if they’ve impacted your home, you just want to get it fixed. You’re living there. You have that constant reminder because you’re living there, and it’s very stressful. “If you get it in writing, you have peace of mind in knowing it was done well, and that you have recourse if it was not.”

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omeowners often aspire to have attractive backyards that look like they belong in a magazine. While these can be picturesque and functional for adults, they may not be entirely practical for homeowners who have young children, especially when the majority of the yard is covered with paving stones or concrete. When young children are part of a household, homeowners may benefit by designing yards that are both functional and fun. Incorporating safe play areas for kids is one way to unlock the potential of both big and small backyards. As children run off to enjoy a playground, safety is the last thing on their minds. Kids are most interested in scaling ladders to treehouses or coasting down slides. That’s why adults must take it upon themselves to keep injury preven-

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tion in mind. SafestPlayground.com indicates that playground-related injuries routinely result in severe fractures, internal injuries, concussions, and dislocations. In the majority of playground injuries to children younger than age 5, the head and face are affected. Children between the ages of 5 and 9 experience more leg and arm injuries than younger kids. The Consumer Product Safety Commission states 70 percent of children’s injuries occur on home playgrounds. More than 28,000 children are injured each year on playgrounds across Canada, according to Parachute, a national injury prevention organization. When considering playground equipment for the yard, parents need to make safety a priority. The Canada Safety Society advises

parents to follow the “5 S’s of Playground Safety”: Surface, structures, site, supervision, and safety. • Surface: Parents should assume that children will fall. To lessen the blow of falls, choose playground equipment with a perimeter of six feet of a softer surface, such as sand, pea gravel, rubber pieces or wood chips. This material should be between six and 12 inches deep. • Structure: The structure of the play equipment should be built from sturdy materials. Pressure-treated lumber was once the standard, but it’s not adviseable for kids’ playgrounds, as the chemicals used in the lumber can leach and young children may actually bite or pick at the wood. Use cedar or another wood that resists decay. Once the structure is built, inspect it frequently for damage.

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Outdoor Living (Continued from page 12) • This efficient mower features a compact design, making it easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces, and three cutting systems, collection, mulch and side discharge. The handle folds for easy storage and transportation and double ball-bearing wheels ensure smooth operation and durability. The 7021P also offers 4-point, 9 position cutting height adjustment for varying lawn conditions. Husqvarna 7021P Push Mower from Lambert Lawn & Garden

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Outdoor Living Create a budget-friendly home landscape

omeowners understandably envy the award-worthy photo spreads in lawn and garden magazines, wanting to emulate those same looks on their own properties. Scores of designers and landscape architects are involved in the process of creating those amazing lush lawns and perfectly placed plantings. Although not every homeowner has the budget to create lavish landscape designs, it’s still possible for homeowners to create lawns they can be proud of. • Establish your budget. The first step in any project is to determine how much money you can devote to the job. Once you have established the budget, all other factors can be built around it. • Find an inspiration piece. Great landscapes are inspired by many things, whether it’s a memorable piece of art or a landscape layout in a lawn and gardening magazine. Use photos of other gardens or neighbours’ yards as inspiration and build off of them. As long as the theme is coheDC071009 Darlene sive, it will look pleasing to the eye.

• Consider the space and how you want to use it. Understanding the space will help you better allocate your budget. If your yard is more of a retreat, look for ways to create privacy and a vacation feel. If you have kids and entertaining friends is a main priority, focus on recreational aspects, such as a pool, playset and some durable plants. Understanding how to allocate your budget will help you to avoid spending money frivolously. • Think about reclaimed or repurposed materials. Brand new items can quickly eat up a budget. However, repurposing salvaged or inexpensive items can stretch that budget while adding some unique flair to a landscape. See if you can find an outdoor patio set that someone is giving away or selling for a lower price. All it takes is a coat of paint and some new cushions to make it look like new. Discarded bricks or stones can be worked into a patio space or used to create raised garden beds. Purchase inexpensive flower pots and then paint them to make

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ome improvement projects can be expensive. While the size and complexity of a project will affect how expensive the project is, homeowners can expect to shell out a pretty penny when they renovate or remodel areas of their home. One way to save money is for homeowners to pitch in and do some of the work themselves. Calculating labour costs can be difficult, as such costs can vary greatly depending on the project, the contractor and the amount of hired help that contractor intends to employ. However, some estimates suggest labour will account for anywhere from 25 to 50 percent of the overall cost of the project. So it’s no surprise that homeowners can save themselves substantial amounts of money by doing some of the work themselves. Homeowners who intend to do some of the labour themselves should discuss this plan with contractors during the vetting process. Before hiring a contractor, make sure homeowners’ expected labour contributions are clearly defined in the contract. While it’s best to leave the most complicated parts of a project to the professionals, homeowners can pitch in during the following phases. • Demolition: Demolition involves

Homeowners capable of pitching in on home renovation projects can save substantial amounts of money on labour costs.

more than picking up a sledgehammer and swinging away. Some demolition projects are best left to the pros. For example, any projects that involve exposure to hazardous materials are risky and therefore best left to experienced labourers. However, many homeowners are capable of safely and effectively pulling cabinets from walls, removing flooring or knocking down drywall. Homeowners unsure of how to approach demolition tasks can ask their contractors to demonstrate the proper technique so the demolition is done right and on time. • Salvage: Removing debris and items that will no longer be needed once the renovation is complete is another way homeowners can pitch in. Homeowners remodelling their kitchens may be replacing their existing stoves and refrigerators and hoping to donate these items. In such instances, driving the items to the donation site or arranging for them to be picked up rather than taken off the premises by the contractor or

his employees can cut labour costs, as it allows labourers to keep working toward the end goal rather than requiring them to leave the work site to drop unwanted items off. • Cleanup: Homeowners also can save costs by cleaning up after the contractors at the end of each workday. Speak with the contractor about cleaning up the site each day, asking him or her what can be discarded and what must remain on-site. Home improvements are costly. But homeowners who are capable of pitching in can greatly reduce the overall cost of their next renovation project.

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As a result, entryways can quickly be overrun with clutter. Storage solutions can include putting in a desk or hutch with baskets underneath to store umbrellas and backpacks. Or hang a coat rack and create a shoe rack to store shoes until the time comes to leave the house once again. Shed new light. Add some design appeal to your home by replacing an old lighting fixture with something more modern. Such a task is relatively easy, and you need not possess the skills of a trained electrician.

Add moulding for a finishing touch. Dress up spaces with crown moulding or a decorative chair rail that goes around a room. You can even use moulding to frame new or existing artwork. Find a moulding style that complements the architectural style.

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hen you buy Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) you are lending money to a financial institution or credit union. They guarantee to pay you a rate of interest, and to return your original deposit at the end of a term. They are considered low-risk, low-return investments. UNEXPECTED GIC SURPRISE According to the May 31, 2017 CTVNews.ca story, “B.C. Investor fears $1 million at risk in GIC,” Robert Binder used money from a condo sale to purchase a Home Trust Company GIC through his advisor. Home Trust (a subsidiary of Home Capital Group) is under severe financial strain. Robert was shocked to discover only $100,000 of his GIC is guaranteed by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) – a federal Crown corporation. For full disclosure, you should know Finance that some of my own clients also hold Home Trust GICs. However, long before this issue arose, our firm (and some others) had restricted Home Trust GIC purchases to the $100,000 CDIC guarantee limit. Why? One reason is that, relatively speaking, the credit rating of Home Capital Group was not as strong as other Canadian financial institutions. CREDIT UNION RISK REVISITED In a 2011 column, I pointed out that if your GICs are with a Saskatchewan credit union, the provincially mandated Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC) guarantees all qualified deposits without limit. In that column I also noted that 64 per cent of credit unions were rated “low” risk, with 34 per cent rated “moderate” risk as reported in the CUDGC 2010 Annual Report. However, more recently the CUDGC 2016 Annual Report shows a reversal in risk ratings, with 24 per cent of credit unions rated low risk, while 74 per cent are rated moderate risk. Bottom line? The strength of guarantee in any GIC is ultimately based on the credit-worthiness of the GIC issuer. And failing that, applicable CDIC or CUDGC deposit insurance.

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Fable creating a buzz among ice cream lovers of all ages Tammy Robert Saskatoon Express icking the drips off an ice cream cone on a hot summer day is a childhood rite of passage, a ritual that endures for young and old alike. One of Saskatoon’s most buzzed-about new businesses, Fable Ice Cream, is sure to delight ice cream fans of any age, at any time of year. Regular customers will recognize Fable Ice Cream co-owner Jordan Ethridge, originally from Saint John, New Brunswick, from his three-year stint managing Saskatoon’s popular Collective Coffee.

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Fable’s other co-owner, Lauren Ethridge, is a Saskatchewan girl. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business and then went on to work for various Saskatoon entrepreneurs, experiences which inspired her to start a business of her own. “Both of us have entrepreneurial spirits and a love for good food,” said Lauren, standing in the shop’s tiny but well-organized stainless steel kitchen stirring the next sweet and creamy batch of Fable’s made-from-scratch concoctions. (Continued on page 20)

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SASKATOONEXPRESS - July 10-16, 2017 - Page 20 flavours will be introduced throughout the year.” e are excited to bring the When asked about the name they chose joy of ice cream to our for their business, the Ethridges share neighbours and all our the process they went through to convey customers.” precisely the feeling they wanted to evoke Using fresh base ingredients like in their customers. organic milk, cream and cane sugar, the “The word “childlike” kept coming Ethridges then add essences and aromat- to mind when discussing the feeling we ics such as tea leaves, herbs, coffee, wanted the name to capture,” said Lauren. dark chocolate, fruits and nuts to create “In our minds, no food brings a childlike flavours like peanut butter and jam, honey joy to people or brings families together lavender and blackberries and cream, or quite the way ice cream does. So we sat classics like Madagascar vanilla and milk down and thought about words that capchocolate. ture this feeling. “We have spent a lot of time testing “A fable is a short story, usually indifferent flavour combinations and have volving animals and conveying a moral,” built up an arsenal of favourites that we she continued. “We liked the animal believe others will love as well,” eximagery that comes with the name Fable, plained Jordan, who greets customers in as well as the storytelling element of it. a lineup that often stretches out the door. It’s easy to spell and pronounce, memo“Along with a few staple flavours that rable, and hasn’t been used, so we stuck will be consistently available, seasonal with it.” (Continued from page 19)

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City’s anti-racism campaign laudable, although it could be better

hile the goal of the ism against Caucasians because city to address the the picture is that of a white issue of racism is man and implies that his white laudable, the means to achieve race is privileged and racist. this well-intentioned goal may Had this billboard depicted any be questionable. Of particular race other than the white majorconcern is the billboard adity, all hell would break loose vertisement featuring a white for its content. I do not make man and the quote “I have to this distinction to minimize acknowledge my own privilege the racism in this city, but to and racist attitudes” along with point out racism can cover the “I am the bridge . . . to ending spectrum. Columnist racism.” Setting this one advertiseAccording to my dictionment aside, I applaud the city ary, the definition of racism in its purest for addressing the issue and take it that sense is “a belief or doctrine that inherent the premise of the campaign is to engage differences among the various human races the public in dialogue on how we can and determine cultural or individual achieveshould eliminate racism. But having this ment, usually involving the idea that one’s conversation may prove difficult because own race is superior and has the right to many in the white majority have learned rule others; hatred or intolerance of another that asking questions or giving answers race or other races.” regarding minority group concerns may Although minority groups are primarily result in accusations of racism and bigotry, the victims of racism, acts of racism are even though the questions asked are to not necessarily restricted to being against garner knowledge or the answers given are minorities. In a technical sense, this adver- to impart understanding of an issue. tisement might be viewed as an act of rac(Continunued on page 22)

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(Continunued from page 21) here is some intolerance practised by all people regardless of race, creed or colour, and to engage in fruitful conversation all participants should agree to participate in civil discourse. I have countless stories that I won’t bore you with, but this is an example of why people sometimes avoid having those valuable conversations that can lead to understanding and acceptance of one another. I attended a forum on aboriginal education. A lady in the audience asked me why there weren’t more aboriginal teachers in the public school system. I explained to her that each year we tried to recruit new graduates to our division, but often many of the aboriginal graduates were committed to returning to their home communities to work. Furthermore, aboriginal teachers were in high demand across the nation and other jurisdictions offered them more than our division could and consequently these teachers opted to teach elsewhere. I further assured her that the division would continue to endeavour to

hire more aboriginal teachers. Her response to me was fast and furious as she pointed her finger, said a few unkind words, and accused me of blaming aboriginal teachers for the division’s failure to employ more teacher role models. When the rant ended, I did remind her that she asked a question, I answered factually and honestly and that I was not assessing blame on anyone. I also said she should be pleased to know that if her children completed their education, they would not have a problem finding employment. Conversely, sometimes queries end well. Recently I was treated by a female resident doctor who wore a hijab. I said I didn’t wish to offend her but stated I was curious about how she kept her head scarf in place. She smiled, partially unwrapped it and showed me how she secured it and told me why she wore it. Although I think she was a little amused by me, it was such a pleasant exchange and I left feeling good about her and her beliefs. It was such a positive experience. If this campaign is to be successful

we must factor in human nature. I think it is fair to say everyone has interacted with a person or people they don’t like. If that person or persons are a member of a minority group, it should not be assumed that the dislike is because of the group or individual’s race or faith. In many instances, it is because of their behaviour, unpleasant personalities or the activities they are engaged in. Be careful about throwing out allegations of racism or bigotry when it is simply dislike and not based on race. People are not born racist. They are taught racism. It is handed down from generation to generation. It is why people, without thinking, occasionally blurt out a learned expression not consciously realizing that it is offensive. We would all do well to remember that a polite correction will go a lot further than a verbal attack where everyone walks away angry. I wish the city success on this campaign and I hope that every resident will participate with tolerance and respect for one another, regardless of their race or faith.

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2017 SILVERADO HD

2017 SILVERADO 1500

20% = $17,014

20% = $13,808

UP TO

OF MSRP CASH PURCHASE CREDIT * ON SILVERADO 2500 CREW CAB HIGH COUNTRY 4WD IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON MSRP OF $85,070.

OF MSRP CASH PURCHASE CREDIT * ON SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB LTZ 4WD IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON MSRP OF $69,040.

LT MODEL SHOWN

2017 TRAVERSE

2017 MALIBU

20% = $10,870

20% = $7,137

UP TO

OF MSRP CASH PURCHASE CREDIT * ON TRAVERSE LTZ AWD IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON MSRP OF $54,350.

OF MSRP CASH PURCHASE CREDIT * ON MALIBU PREMIER IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON MSRP OF $35,685.

LT MODEL SHOWN

2017 CRUZE SEDAN

2017 TRAX

20% = $5,707

15% = $4,446

UP TO

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT * OF MSRP ON CRUZE SEDAN PREMIER IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON MSRP OF $28,535.

CASH PURCHASE CREDIT * OF MSRP ON TRAX LT AWD IN STOCK THE LONGEST. BASED ON MSRP OF $29,640.

ALL ELIGIBLE MODELS COME WITH

CHEVROLET

COMPLETE CARE

YEARS/48,000 KM COMPLIMENTARY

OIL CHANGES **

YEARS/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ▲

YEARS/160,000 KM ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

PROUD PARTNER

▲

ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE CHEVROLET DEALERS. PrairieChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab High Country 4WD (CF5, DQS, L5P, MW7, UF2, UF3, UY2), Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ 4WD (AN3, BVQ, CGN, CTD, DQS, E5D, G1W, IO6, KQV, K05, L86, NHT, PDF, RD2, UF2, VBJ, Y86), Traverse LTZ AWD (C3U, GB8, K05, V92), Malibu Premier (G1W, K05, PDL), Cruze Sedan Premier (GPA, K05, WPS), Trax LT AWD (G7Q, KPK, PDU) equipped as described. License, insurance, registration, freight, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Prairie Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. * Offer valid for a limited time only. Customers receive up to a 20% of MSRP cash credit towards the cash purchase of select 2017 models in dealer stock the longest. Not compatible with lease or finance purchases. Conditions and limitations apply. See Dealer for full program details. Applies to oldest 15% of dealer inventory as of July 1, 2017. Valid July 1 – 31, 2017 on cash purchases of eligible 2017 model year vehicles from dealer inventory. Models receiving a 15% cash credit of MSRP include: Camaro (excludes ZL1), Colorado, Trax, Impala, Suburban, Tahoe. Models receiving a 20% cash credit of MSRP include: all Light Duty and Heavy Duty Silverado, Cruze Sedan, Cruze Hatch, City Express, Express, Malibu (excludes 1VL), Sonic, Equinox, Traverse. Models not eligible for this offer are: 2017 models: Spark, BOLT EV, VOLT, Corvette, all 2016 MY and 2018 MY vehicles. Not compatible with special lease and finance rates. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP does not include freight or dealer-installed options, but does include $100 air conditioning tax if applicable. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details.† The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2017 MY and 2018 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV, Bolt EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.