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A helping hand Saskatoon nurse driven to help in hurricane aftermath
Rocky Bishop helped out in the aftermath of Katrina and is now eyeing Houston and Florida. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express askatoon nurse Rocky Bishop remembers lying on his bed after finishing a stint of night shifts. He had the television on and was watching coverage of Hurricane Katrina just after it slammed into New Orleans in late August 2005. “A reporter named Paula Zahn was on CNN interviewing a nurse who was in
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CNN had Bishop’s full attention. “I thought, ‘Man, it must be serious if a nurse cries.’ She was explaining to Paula Zahn the situation they were in. She said they were out of power and the emergency generators were knocked out. “She said they were manually ventilating patients. It takes a lot of rhythm to do one in each hand. When the nurse runs out of energy, so does that patient, right?” Zahn asked the nurse if she wanted to
say anything to viewers. “She said, ‘If anybody is listening we need help . . . we need people to come help us.’” Bishop jumped off the bed and told his wife Brenda he was going. “Brenda thought I was going to go downtown or to Canadian Tire and said, ‘Where are you going?” And I said, ‘I’m going to New Orleans.’ And she said, ‘What?’ (Continued on page 18)
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met Rocky Bishop earlier audio meter would flat line. this summer. We talked about “I’m sorry, I didn’t think his experiences as a nurse, I would get emotional,” he my career, our families, our dogs would say after the silence. and about his trips to New OrOn Rocky’s second visit to leans in the aftermath of Katrina. New Orleans, one of his daughThe stories about Katrina ters, Melissa, accompanied were sad but fascinating. After him. She was 16 at the time and Harvey hit Houston and with is now a nurse in Saskatoon. Irma ripping apart the Caribbean Like father, like daughter. and heading for Florida, Rocky The two were volunteering and I got together to discuss one day when they saw some Editor his experiences with hurricane commotion at an intersection. relief. It turned out news crews were Rocky made six trips to New Orleans there to interview Rev. Jesse Jackson. The after Katrina. Now he is making plans to area was one of those that looked like a go to either Florida or Houston. He has bomb had gone off. In many ways, one had. been invited to Houston to help. Florida has After the interview, Rocky and Melissa since put out a call for 1,000 nurses. There met Jackson. is no wrong answer when it comes to pick“He talked with us for about half an ing a place to go. hour. He wanted to know where we were It was something a man said that com- from and what brought us to New Orleans pelled Rocky to go to New Orleans five and why we wanted to come to help. He more times after his first visit. asked us about Canada, Saskatchewan and “I met a gentleman who hugged me and Saskatoon. said, ‘Please don’t go, but if you have to “He asked Melissa all about school and please tell the world what we are doing.’ said he was very impressed that someone When you hear that kind of thing, it keeps her age would want to go and help out. He you going back.” was interested in what we had to say about Rocky becomes emotional when talkrelief efforts — our concerns from a Canaing about Katrina and the 1,800 lives it dian perspective.” claimed. He saw death and destruction up Rocky wasn’t there for the glory, but close. also appeared on national television in the When I listened to the recording of our United States. A camera crew was in the conversation, there were times when the area and another volunteer pointed out that
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Crime fiction queen to read at literary fest
Featuring over 30 Authors Including Henry Woolf Eric Walters Jan Wong
Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express elebrated crime authors Agatha Christie, P.D. James and Dorothy Sayers were British. Sue Grafton and Patricia Cornwell are American. Louise Penny is from Montreal. And Gail Bowen, although born in Toronto, is deeply, profoundly from Regina, Saskatchewan. She is one of ours, and some call her the Queen of Canadian Crime Fiction. Featuring: ManytoNations andjust Wild Horse Drum Group There is evidence support theDancers title. She has published her 17th novel in the Joanne Kilbourn mystery series, The Winners’ Circle, to considerable acclaim; The18Word On She ThehasStreet is moving present some of the best writers in Walters from Ontario and Linda and No. is on its way. also written plays and to Broadway! Saskatoon's annual Saskatchewan along with authors Bailey from British Columbia, along with other works, including the Orca Books series, Charlie D; celebration of Canadian authors and from across Canada. Local legend local favourites Alice Kuipers and and is working on a book about how to write mysteries. That locationaryisthing, writer from the and publishers nowbeing in itsa seventh year, Henry Woolf, former head of the Katherine Lawrence. An exhibitor middle of the Prairies? Not an in issue, despite after sixCanadian successful festivals downtown drama department at the University of marketplace of publishers, writers, someSaskatoon, people’s viewswill to the contrary. take place this year in Saskatchewan and one time artistic booksellers and literary support groups “When I began in 1990, the question I got was, how the Broadway Business District area on director of Shakespeare on the will engage visitors in enticing discussions much do you believe it hurts the sales of your books Gail Bowen is onewill of the authorshis whonew will participate and in Thepurchases. Word on the Street Festival on Sept. 24 Sunday, September 24. Saskatchewan, present because they (the books) are in Saskatchewan?” Bowen on Broadway Avenue. (Photo Supplied) memoir, Barcelona Is In Trouble. related in an interview last week, ahead of The Word on Renowned Regina writer Gail the Street Festival. about their location. Bowen,mystery for one, feels that her Sas“YouWord need On theThe reflection like you,” said “The Street isofasomeone valued literary festival “The one Broadway District is host to will manybearts “The I will be reading from theand 17thculture book katchewan viewpoint is directly reflected in her heroBowen. Bowen will be on hand to present her for Saskatoon and the province. The Saskatoon in the series. have sold all over personality. Joanne is “very a Saskatchewan “Joanne is a character who is quite accessible,Public and I events andThey is extremely excited for the thisplace. literaryI am festival ine’slatest novel, along withmuch other local testytoabout the idea of having to set your book in New person” with that “roll up your sleeves and see what can get lots of mail about her, and suggestions. Something Library is delighted to continue to partner with the authors. As well, Jennifer Robson and come to the district this fall. Word On The Street is York or Boston or London because people won’t care if be done” attitude. likefestival Word on the Streetliteracy suggests readers writers to celebrate andtothe writtenandword in Terry Griggs from Ontario and preeminent annual celebration of literacy and the youthe write about Saskatchewan or Manitoba. That attitude is why we are so active politically, she says. that this is a two-way street, and we need each other.” Annette Lapointe from Alberta will Saskatchewan communities.” “Every that literature is about hap-to “That’s a very Saskatchewan thing. In Saskatchewan, The festival may also inspire budding writers, which written single word inthing Saskatoon and we look forward be still featured. journalist pens wherever you live. There is lust, loathing, love in we can look at a Award real way winning to solve problems. I don’t is always a positive outcome. ThatCooley, being Director said, the& CEO, - Carol welcoming festival-goers to Broadway!" willoverwhelmed talk about here. Apron Regina — envy, mother hatred, mother love, sibling ri- thinkJan a realWong person feels publishing world is dramatically different today from Saskatoon Public Library - DeeAnn Mercier,exist Executive Director “Think valry. Everything that makes literature is in Elbow, about thememoir Greater Toronto Area. How do you Bowen’s early days as a writer. She was originally pubStrings, her of food and family, Saskatchewan.” fix anything We can look time at things here and lished by Penguin Random House. Davidthere? Doyle, long advocate of the Broadway Business Improvement District everand Bowen is slated to read in the Great Expectations say, for let’sthe try this. Let’s try universal medicare, I wonder “It’s a totally different world. A middle-aged woman exoneration of Louis Riel, will tent, 1:30 p.m., at The Word on the Street Festival on how that would work. You know?” nobody has ever heard of writing a mystery from Sastravel from British Columbia to present Opening Ceremonies for familyup and Broadway Sunday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Other katchewan? A publisher is going to this be jumping his new book Louis Riel: Let Justice Be friendly event kick off at 10:30 a.m.on local authors include David Carpenter, Alice KuiMaking connections down with that? Word On The aAnnette free Done.works at festivals like Word on the Street, Sunday, September 24lucky. withI author pers,The Katherine Lawrence, Bill Street Robertsonis and Sharing “I have been extraordinarily came in at the public that celebrates Lapointe, and festival you’ll find readings ranging from fiction says Bowen, is important on several levels and some are right time. It never occurred to me and that I other would not be presentations, exhibitors champions literacy and reading non-fiction toand poetry. profound, including connecting withreadings, readers, published. Andcontinuing I’m not overly confident.11:00 But that didn’t The day's program willauthors include between activities Bowen appearsawith Sherri Smith in a segment titled and presentations, showing those readers to themselves. occur to me.” 5:00 p.m. through one-day indoor/outdoor panel discussions, and a.m.and Murder and Mystery the Great Plains. Smith is the She quotes Margaret Atwood saying, “What Her first manuscript was “so terrible” but her pubevent each on year in Halifax, workshops, as well as as activities for would Winnipeg author of Follow Me Down. happen if every day you looked in the mirror and saw a lisher got her “a fantastic editor.” Toronto, Saskatoon, and children in a dedicated Information on the Festival Saskatchewan writers are increasingly unapologetic reflection that wasn’t your own?” program for (Continued on pageis4)being
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Willoughby takes over as Huskies’ captain
Darren Steinke Saskatoon Express aitlin Willoughby is going to relish every second of her last call with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s hockey team. The 22-year-old Prince Albert product has built a storied career with the Huskies over the past four seasons, starting when she was named the rookie of the year for women’s hockey in U Sports in 2013-14. Since that time, Willoughby has excelled with the Huskies and has been to two Hockey Canada training camps and helped Canada win a silver medal last February at the FISU Winter Universiade in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The graduate of the Prince Albert Northern Bears midget AAA program enters this season having played 106 regular-season games with the Huskies, piling up 41 goals and 51 assists. She is on the verge of becoming the fourth player in the history of the program to reach the 100-point plateau. “I don’t even want to think about the fact that I am done after this year,” said Willoughby, whose sister, Morgan, plays defence for the Huskies. “I just want to go and make this season the best one of all and not worry about the fact that it is my last season. I just want to go have fun.” The Huskies host the MacEwan University Griffins in pre-season contests on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Rutherford Rink. The U of S opens the regular season hosting U of Regina on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Rutherford. Willoughby goes into the campaign as the Huskies new captain, taking over from Lauren Zary, who graduated from the program at the end of last season. A AS091812 Canada Aaron West all-star last second-team
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year, Willoughby has envisioned what a successful season as the Huskies captain would look like. “I think my job is to make sure that everyone feels comfortable, and everyone’s happy in their roles, and if they have any questions, they feel comfortable to come to me and we can figure things out.” One of Willoughby’s biggest role models in her leadership position was her first captain — linemate Cami Wooster, who graduated after the 201314 campaign. While they were together for just one season, the pair were a dynamic offensive duo. “Cami was just so good at staying calm even when games were not going her way,” said Willoughby, who was the captain of the Bears before joining the Huskies. “I think that is something I need to work on. Sometimes you let the emotions get the best of you during a game. I just need to be how she was and try to take a little bit of that into my play as well.” Huskies head coach Steve Kook said the timing was natural for Willoughby to become captain. “She was always a leader whether she wore a ‘C’ or not, in terms of people following her,” said Kook. “She just has a natural ability even when she was at P.A. people would follow her.” The bench boss said Willoughby is a special talent. “Kaitlin was one of those players right from her first game she expected to make a difference on the team,” said Kook. “We use her as a prime example that way. “She probably has the best first step in Canada. The first two or three strides make her so different from a lot of other offensive-skilled players. She is able to
Kaitlin Willoughby talks with goaltender Cassidy Hendricks during a game last season. (Photo by Darren Steinke) get a little bit of space between her and the defender. You have skills and you have the ability to get yourself a little bit of space like that, outstanding, it is just a deadly combination.” Willoughby said it is hard to describe the excitement and pride she felt when she wore her Team Canada jersey at the Winter Universiade. She would suit up for Canada in another international assignment in a heartbeat and hasn’t ruled out possibly playing in the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. She said playing in Kazakhstan was an amazing opportunity. “It really helped me grow my game on the ice and off the ice as an individual just like learning things about how to be a better athlete. It was great.” Willoughby is in the nursing program atTA091810 the U of S,Tammy so she admits her priorities
don’t revolve around hockey. “I think I am going to see where my life takes me, because I still have a year of schooling after this,” she said. “At this point, I have no idea. I definitely wouldn’t be opposed to continuing my hockey career that’s for sure.” Wherever life takes her, Willoughby will always see herself as a member of the Huskies and will hold her years at the U of S close to her heart. “I wouldn’t trade this for anything. My last four years have been the best years. They are amazing, and I’ve made so many friends. I’m just happy to get my fifth year started and see what it can bring for me.” (You can see more of Darren Steinke’s work in his online blog stankssermon. blogspot.ca.)
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when the phone rang and the Detroit Red Wings were calling. They offered him a minor league job. As fate would have it, Allen was called up to the Red Wings at the end of the 1953-54 season where he played with his friend, Gordie Howe, and they won the Stanley Cup. For most of that 1953-54 season, he played for Detroit’s affiliate, the Edmonton Flyers in the Western Hockey League. His teammates included Johnny Bucyk, Norm Ullman, Glenn Hall and Al Arbour, who were all future Hall of Famers as is Allen. That’s where he was playing defence
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(Continued from page 6) he bottom line for the Flyers when they won the two straight Stanley Cups was the Prairie talent that played key roles. Their lineup included Ed Van Impe, born in Saskatoon and a graduate of the Saskatoon Quakers; Orest Kindrachuk, born in Nanton, Alta., and a graduate of the Saskatoon Blades; Dave (The Hammer) Schultz, who grew up in Rosetown; Don Saleski, a product of the Regina Pats; Ross Lonsberry, born in Humboldt and a junior star with Estevan Bruins; and Joe Watson, born in British Columbia and a star with the Estevan Bruins. And maybe the best of them all were Bobby Clarke and Reggie Leach, who were born in Manitoba and played all of their junior hockey with the Flin Flon Bombers of the Saskatchewan League. The drafting of Clarke in June 1969 was a turning point for the Flyers and he became the eventual face of the franchise. Allen told his son: “Every team passed on Clarke because he was a diabetic, and some passed on him twice. Jerry Melnyk, our scout, was just begging us to take him.“ The story goes that Poile, the general manager, wasn’t listening to Melnyk. Al-
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he Bank of Canada, as oil’s outlook on the industrial I’m sure you’re aware, transportation side (but I’m no has finally changed economist; just seems to make course on interest rates. On common sense). Indeed, copper Sept. 6, it raised its benchmark rose over a buck per pound rate by 25 basis points to one in the last year, and copper is per cent, after a previous hike considered to be the leading in July. commodity indicator, due to Bye-bye, ridiculously low those industrial uses. rates. Hello, higher mortgages, But there has been little loan and line of credit rates at or no improvement in our your friendly local bank. commodities, such as uranium Columnist As they raised the rates, the and potash, and oil, over that BoC and several economists period. were crowing about the strength of CanaThat interest rate hike, meanwhile, da’s economy. The usual lingo was applied is unlikely to be helpful to our housing — you know, the “firing on all cylinders” market, which is still highly oversupplied thing — and indeed, according to Statistics and seeing falling prices. Sure, the hike may Canada, the economy grew a stunning 4.5 cool Toronto and Vancouver, but it may also per cent in the April to June period. cool us as well as places like St. John’s, That’s very nice, and everything, but God help it. as with most things Canadian — accents, Let’s also take last week’s StatsCan population, road conditions, maple syrup, labour force survey. In my 20 years of canola, you name it — regional stuff is looking at the darn thing, I’m not sure I’ve well, regional. If I may be permitted a hack- ever seen such a confusing jobs report. neyed phrase, one size does not fit all when Interestingly, I also saw and heard very little it comes to fiscal or economic policy. media coverage and even less analysis of I took a peek at some high-level and this baby. provincial indicators, and while things do From July to August, the population seem to be improving around here (at least, grew marginally but the labour force was a little), we are far from, ahem, firing on all smaller; however, the employment rate cylinders. (not the unemployment rate) stayed exactly I mean, that oil price just can’t get over the same. How the heck does that work? (I the important level of $50 US per barrel know, I know; probably a margin of error and stay there. That’s despite considerable thing. But it’s weird.) industrial uptake of copper and zinc in the And if the employment rate was the last year, which you’d think might improve same, how did enployment rise by the tini-
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Tragic death of child triggers outrageous, insensitive reactions
ike everyone else’s, sharing those sentiments in the my heart broke and my immediate wake of another famstomach churned when I ily’s unfathomable grief? heard the news that a five-yearI’ve seen the text messages old Saskatoon boy, enjoying his that were sent out by the school first full day of kindergarten, to its students’ parents, and I died before even opening his honestly cannot comprehend lunch kit. how any parent would have read The little boy, the Saskatchethem and be left wondering if wan-born son of new Canaditheir child was in danger. ans from Somalia, wandered The text messages clearly away at morning recess and stated that there had been an was found within minutes in accident, and the student was Columnist a nearby storm retention pond at the hospital with his family. in cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead So if you were a parent receiving that text shortly afterwards. message, and weren’t currently standing in It’s absolutely the worst nightmare of a hospital with your child, it shouldn’t have any parent, and impossible to comprehend been difficult to work out that it wasn’t the pain the deceased boy’s family, friends your kid. and the school community are enduring. Even if the school’s text messages As social media lit up with the news, many to parents had been vague, which they expressed their support for the school, and weren’t, how about feeling a little empathy inexplicably, just as many started pointing for the school’s administration? Or the fingers and speculating on the cause. gratitude for the fact that it was not your Perhaps this is predictable. When we’re child who died, and hence keeping your looking for a way to process the unmouth shut in order to keep the focus on imaginable, we want to find someone upon the parents whose child it was? Come on, whom to lay responsibility. What really people. blew my mind, however, was the parents Yes, the school, the school division and wringing their hands not over the deceased the city are going to have to look into what child, but over the way they felt they percan be done to ensure a tragedy like this sonally had been treated. never happens again. To be clear, I’m talking about the parPart of that process will involve examents of living children, who had the audac- ining the specific actions of individuals ity to whine and complain about the impact on that fateful day, in order to map out of this event on them. the road that led to this boy’s death and Yes, on the same day of the tragedy, then barricade it so it’s never travelled by some parents who have children attendanother child. ing the school in question were outraged If you or your child was directly inbecause the emergency text messages they volved in the events leading to his death, or received about the incident made them you have some form of relevant input into upset. what happened, your voice or your feelings “For 15 minutes I thought it could be will be required. But try to remember that my child,” said one mom, whose son or there is a time and place for that exercise, daughter was indeed very much alive. “All and that time is not right now (or not imI’m asking for is better communication.” mediately, anyway) and that place is not the What has happened to us? When did it comments section on Facebook. become absolutely vital that we find a way Most importantly, remember that it’s not to be either outraged or victimized by each about you — and then get down on your and every situation we find ourselves in, knees and thank the deity of your choice even when it’s wildly inappropriate to be for that very thing.
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New bishop named for Saskatoon
he Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon has a new bishop. Bishop Mark Hagemoen was appointed to the position last week. The diocese had been without a bishop for almost a year. Bishop Hagemoen’s priority will be to get to know the diocese, to listen and to meet people, he said in a news release. “The diocese of Saskatoon seems to be a very dynamic diocese, with a rich history, a strong Catholic legacy and culture,” he said in the release. “I am looking forward to contributing to that legacy with all my might and energy, as well as I can, with the help of the almighty God.” Bishop Hagemoen, who was born and raised in Vancouver, has been serving in the northern diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith for the past three years. A date for his installation has not been set.
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Pregnant pilot gets “Grounded” in Live Five’s first play of season
Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express unting terrorists by day and spending time with family by night: These are the contrasting realities of a top-notch fighter pilot who is reassigned to operating drones after becoming pregnant. The pilot’s interesting story will unfold during the upcoming production of Grounded, which will kick off Live Five Independent Theatre’s 14th season when the play opens this month. Kate Herriot, a local theatre artist who recently delighted audiences during the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan festival, stars in the award-winning one-woman show that is directed by Gordon Portman. “It’s just me up there, all by myself,” Herriot said in a recent interview. “I think maybe from people seeing one-person shows at the Fringe, they often assume it’s one person playing many characters. But, in this case, I’m just telling the story from the perspective of the pilot.” Herriot describes the pilot as a “real hot shot” who is at the top of her game and who is full of purpose. While on leave, the pilot meets someone and discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant. Because she can’t fly during pregnancy, she gets grounded. When the pilot seeks to return w towwork, w her career path takes a detour: she is no longer in a war zone, but is reassigned to operating drones from remote control in a windowless trailer in the Nevada desert. “We see how that has an effect on her identity,” said Herriot. “In the research that Gordon and I have been doing about this play, we’ve discovered there’s a really disturbing effect that this is having on drone pilots.
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Since you’re not actually in a war zone — you’re just on American soil — you go into this trailer and you mentally go to war. And then you have about an hour’s drive home that night and you, all of the sudden, have to be the home-life version of yourself. “And then, the next morning, you’re the war-time version. You’re decompressing and recompressing and making that psychological jump every 12 hours, and it starts to kind of wear on you a bit. So that’s sort of the psychological journey that this pilot goes through over the course of the show.” One of the features of the show from Pegasus Productions is the immersive multi-media design. It’s also a “directaddress show,” meaning Herriot will be speaking directly to the audience. “I’m going to be working in real time, and I like the idea of leadchoosing what to say to which audience ing a theatre season with member based on the people that are in a female voice,” said the room,” she said. Herriot, who also serves Herriot said performing in a one-wom- as the president of the an show is challenge, particularly because board for Live Five. she is a performer who enjoys feeding off Grounded will run of her fellow actors’ energy. She found from Sept. 22 to 24 and herself feeling alone while preparing for from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 Grounded. at The Refinery Arts & “Lucky for me, that very much echoes Spirits Centre. There will the pilot’s experience in this story,” she also be a pay-what-yousaid. can preview on Sept. 21. . i“Because t s a ofwsecurity o mclearance a n sissues, w o The r lshow d will . cstart a at 8 she can’t share with her husband and p.m. Thursday through daughter the things she does every day, Saturday and at 2 p.m. and her successes and failures can’t be on Sunday. For more shared. She does feel very isolated, so I information, or to purcan use that as a part of my experience.” chase tickets, go online Herriot said she and Portman requested to livefive.ca. Tickets that the show occupy the first slot of Live can also be purchased Five’s theatre season “because we thought by calling the On the it would be a really punchy show.” Boards box office at 306“It’s got a really strong story to tell, 653-5191.
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wenty years ago, Saskatoon filmmaker Anthony J. Towstego completed a documentary called Ground: A Delicate Balance. The question it tackled was “has man caused climate change.” Towstego said he was curious and concerned about the effects one degree in climate change could mean to the Earth. It was a discussion ahead of its time in non-science circles. With that premise, he worked with the Saskatchewan Research Council and further afield with NASA personnel and astronauts, and other international organizations, in making the 60-minute documentary. The producers were able to get actor Richard Chamberlain to narrate the documentary and singer John Denver to participate. “The visuals are stunning, from locations all over the world,” Towstego said in a news release. “The information is thoughtfully portrayed and presented.” Saskatoon writer Jeff Martel wrote the script, revealing both beliefs about the issue. Now, 20 years after its first screening, Towstego, who has produced 14 documentaries during his career, is going to play Ground Zero: A Delicate Balance on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre. After the screening, there will be a discussion as well as a question and answer session. For more information, call 306-280-4982 or visit thomega.com. Tickets are available at the door or online at broadwaytheatre.ca.
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Classical music ‘superstar’ to join SSO for season opener Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express ou can hear the excitement in Mark Turner’s voice as he talks about the esteemed violinist James Ehnes, who will be joining the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO) for the first Masters Series concert of the season. “I cannot exaggerate how big a deal it is to have James Ehnes here,” Turner, the SSO’s executive director, said in a recent interview. “There are really only a handful of legitimate superstars in the classical music world, and he is one of them. So to have him here for opening night is really a thrill.” Ehnes will join the SSO on Sept. 23 for a concert aptly entitled Opening Night, which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Sid Buckwold Theatre in TCU Place. Ehnes, who was born in 1976 in Brandon, Man., has performed in more than 35 countries on five continents. He began his violin studies at the age of four, before becoming a protégé of Canadian violinist Francis Chaplin at age nine and then making his major orchestral debut with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal at age 13. “He grew up in Brandon, so he is a Prairie boy, but by his mid-teens had started this international career,” said Turner. “And now — I think he’s 40 or 41 — he’s one of the most highly sought-after violinists. It took us three years to book him. “He is impossible to get. He sells out everywhere he goes. He’s worked with every orchestra. I think he’s won like 11 or 12 Junos, a Grammy. He is a real superstar — and it’s great that he has this Prairie connection. I think that’s one of the reasons why we got him here;
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he still likes the Canadian Prairies.” Ehnes, who currently lives in Florida, was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2010. He was also named an Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Music in 2013 — a recognition that is limited to just 300 living musicians. Ehnes is also known for playing a violin worth several million dollars — the “Marsick” Stradivarius dating back to 1715 — which he travels with around the world. Ehnes’ violin is in “pristine condition,” said Turner, who acknowledged there are “drastic” differences in sound between a famous Stradivarius instrument and a modern-day violin. “Even people who don’t really know the difference between an old violin and a new violin, hearing a Stradivarius they instantly know that they’re listening to something better. It’s a big sound; it’s a clean sound. It resonates beautifully in every hall. They really are the great instruments that they were built to be.” Turner said it’s been at least 20 seasons since Ehnes last joined the SSO, in the 1990s. The SSO members are excited, he said, and are also looking forward to the performance of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major Op. 61. “It’s the first time that concerto has been played by our orchestra in well over 30 years,” said Turner. “It’s such a phenomenal piece of music. They would be excited to play it anyway, but to actually get to do it with James is a pretty big deal.” The program for the evening will kick off with For Home by Kevin Lau. Lau, an immigrant to Canada, wrote the music for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and “the piece expresses his feelings about Canada being his home,” said Turner. “It’s quite a phenomenal piece of music,” he added.
James Ehnes, a world-renowned violinist, will join the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra for its Sept. 23 concert. (Photo Supplied) The second half of the concert will feature Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major Op. 88, which Turner described as “one of those amazing symphonic works that, whether you know it or not, you know it. “The melodies have been used so much in pop culture that it’s instantly sweeping and recognizable. It’s such a powerful piece of music.” Eric Paetkau, who is entering his third season as the SSO’s music director, will conduct. For more information about the concert, or to purchase tickets, go online to saskatoonsymphony.org.
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Comical mystery tour promises lots of laughs
Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express yles Morrison knew he wanted to be a comedian while he was listening to George Carlin’s album named Class Clown. Looking back, what struck him in part was how Carlin had control of the audience. “He got the whole auditorium to pop their cheeks at the same time and it sounded incredible. As soon as I heard it I was, ‘I have to try stand-up comedy now.’” Wouldn’t it have been something had Carlin got the audience to pass gas at the same time? Morrison was 12 years old when he listened to the album. In the interim, he’s done comedy in Los Angeles and Toronto and is now back in Saskatoon, his hometown. In L.A., he filmed a comedy that aired on Bite TV and helped get him his gig in Toronto as a full-timer with Yuk Yuk’s. He has appeared on the Great Canadian Laugh Off and did a showcase for it. He made the finals of Canada’s Top Comic in 2011. He laughed when he was asked about his first time on stage. That was about 11 years ago. “It’s like being in a car accident,” he said. “It happens so fast you don’t know what’s going on. You just try to hold on and hope you make it out alive. “We filmed it,” he continued. “I don’t think I will ever show it to anybody. I got a couple of polite chuckles, enough that they didn’t hate me so that was good.” He said he started to feel his act working when people would approach him after a performance to shake his hand and to shoot the breeze. “That’s how I knew I was making a connection.” Morrison is bringing a show to Saskatoon on Sept. 23 that is unique, but sounds like a load of laughs. In short, it’s a comedic pub crawl, appropriately named Comedy Crawl. Morrison attended one north of Toronto a number of years ago. He knew he was performing at the Cottage Country Comedy Festival, but not much else about the gig. When the comedians left a restaurant to begin their night’s work, there were 200 fans waiting in the parking lot. The organizer told his troupe, they were about to go onJW091802 a pub crawl.James
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Those performing at the Comedy Crawl include (from left to right) Dylan Williamson, Dustin Williamson, Joel Jeffrey, Myles Morrison, Darryl (Junior) Koszman and Jody Peters. Not pictured is Tyler Morrison. (Photo Submitted) “I was on the first show and it went amazing. It was at a big theatre and was tonnes of fun. Then we went to a brewery for a beer night and they had a musical comedian play and it was beautiful, overlooking the waterfall in Muskoka, Ont.” If Morrison does that on Sept. 23, maybe the weir could serve as the waterfall. The third stop was a roast. Not a pot roast, but a hilarious exchange of insults among the comedians. Don Rickles would have been proud by the sound of things. “It was hardest I have laughed in 11 years of comedy. We were just in tears.” As mentioned, Morrison decided he wanted to do a similar show here. He approached Tyler Morrison, the organizer of the Muskoka event, about helping with one in Saskatoon. Myles Morrison is not related Tyler, but they have become brothers in comedy. The Saskatoon show will include a meet-and-greet at the Capitol Music Club. The comedians will then hit the stage at Yuk Yuk’s at 7 p.m. After that, the night becomes a mystery tour. There will be a roast at the first mystery location. Tyler DC091817 Morrison will serve as the roastermaster. He Darlene has recently
roasted Ron Jeremy of porn fame and the Iron Sheik of pro wrestling fame. “He’s going to tear us up on stage,” Myles Morrison said of Tyler. Myles Morrison said the comedians will play a game called roast roulette. In it, each comic goes up and roasts all the others fairly evenly. The third stop of the evening will include Weird Al karaoke. Morrison said the comedians write their own words to old songs and go up to sing them. He said it is also when they let loose. “This is probably going to be the biggest show in Saskatchewan in quite a while,” Morrison said of the night. He added that the event is going to be filmed for Shaw TV and then turned into a documentary that will be pitched to Netflix. The night will also be recorded to play on Sirius XM’s Laugh Attack and CBC’s Laugh Out Loud. Other comedians included on the program are Jody Peters, Joel Jeffrey, Darryl (Junior) Koszman and the Williamson Brothers. Tickets, which are $40 each, are available at www. parktownhotel.com.They are $45 at the door if available.
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Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express hey call it Theatre of the Now. Sum Theatre, with its self-declared mandate to connect community and art, is taking a unique plunge into performance that reflects the issues of the day — or, to be more exact, of the month. It’s a series entitled The Last Sunday, running the last Sunday of every month for 10 months. Here’s how it works, explains Joel Bernbaum, Sum Theatre artistic director and co-founder (with Heather Morrison). “Every time, there will be four elements: a brand new 10-minute play, a musical act, there will be a hot seat interview with someone in the community, and there will be a rant. “All of those things have to be about events that happened in the month leading up to the last Sunday in the month.” That quick response to immediate events seems to pose some challenges. For example, the short play will have to be written and ready to perform within days or a week before the event, right? Right. “It’s challenging. Absolutely it’s challenging,” said Bernbaum. “The playwright is going to say something, but what are they going to say? It has to respond and resonate with the events of the world. “(Sum artistic associate) Charlie Peters asks, well, who are we going to have in the hot seat? Well, we don’t know. What are the hot topics for September? “It’s what we do at Sum Theatre; we look for challenges. It prevents us from falling into traditional habits of creation and forces us to work to the edge of being as relevant and responsive as we can
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here do you I suppose I enjoy these get your stories stories is because that’s the road from?” is the I have travelled. I never hid question I am asked most often. the fact I battled addictions for Frankly, some of the stories most of my life. are not mine. They are stories I don’t mean going out on people have shared with me a Saturday night and having a and have given me permission few brewskies and smoking a to write. fatty. I was one of those addicts As a First Nations person who had needle marks up and I know the importance of oral down both my arms, and when storytelling. It’s a tradition that I ran out of veins on my arms, has carried on from generation I found other places. There Columnist to generation. was a time I couldn’t wear a My job is to ensure the story short-sleeved shirt because I is respectfully relayed from the original was too ashamed of the needle marks and I storyteller into a journalistic format. I am couldn’t wear a white shirt because blood now going on my third decade as a writer would seep through the fabric. People I and during all those years I have enjoyed love would snap me out of it as did my the honour of hearing stories that date belief in my Creator. back to before time was even measured. Today I am free from that. Of all the My favourite times are when I am able things I have done in my life, I am most to sit around listening to a group of elders. proud of being able to walk down the This does not mean only First Nations street wearing a T-shirt. It’s a simple elders because I have done many stories of thing for most people, but for me it was a other nations. struggle. This summer has to be one of the best Another thing that keeps me going is for me in many years. I’ve written before knowing there are people in worse situaof my medical battles, but this summer tions. I felt healthy enough to travel. The first It saddens me when I hear about all the place I headed to is where a gathering deaths from opioids. This not a national of storytellers might be. This included crisis, it’s a national emergency. It is an powwows, round dances, ceremonies and epidemic that has killed too many innocent maybe a feast or two. people. One thing I noticed is where there is a The one thing most people don’t ungathering of First Nation storytellers, there derstand is the people dying are not your is laughter. There times I laughed so hard average junkies who know what they’re my sides were hurting. Of course not all doing. Opioids are killing people who may stories evoke laughter. There are stories be experimenting or seniors who don’t that teach lessons and those that make a know what they’re taking. person think. And, there are stories that My heart goes out to the families they would break a giant man’s heart. leave behind. There’s no addict that wants The stories I truly enjoy are stories to be there. They’re looking to get out of of inspiration. These are the type where that spiral. If you know someone who is people overcome incredible odds and yet addicted, don’t give up on them. make a comeback. In these, people found a reason to live and a purpose to go on. KNCREE@gmail.com
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hree tweets from the Las Vegas Golden Knights account one night last week: “3. It was rookie night, so we don’t know how many shots Logan Thompson stopped, but it was all of them; 2. Some guy just scored for the other team, but we really don’t care; 1. Does anybody find it ironic that Vegas, the place where it never rains, runs an umbrella power play?” As somebody said on Twitter, Gary Bettman will can the account because it’s good. • From Janice Hough: “Kids today probably would have a hard time believing the movie Major League was supposed to be about the woeful Cleveland Indians.” • A two-word association game. A fivefoot long snake is seen slithering down Eighth Street: “Donald Trump.” • From Torben Rolfsen: “They should put an asterisk next to Cleveland’s streak in the record books, since seven wins
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were against the Tigers.” • Hough, on Danica Patrick saying she is looking for a competitive ride with a team that believes in her: “Given her record, isn’t that kind of an oxymoron?” • Won’t NASCAR be cool with selfdriving vehicles? • From Rolfsen: “I got to see Guns N’ Roses for free in Washington State because security was done by the Seahawks offensive line.” • Trust me: the Calgary Flames won’t be moving to Seattle or anywhere else. NHL teams playing this silly little stadium game have grown tiresome. • Hough, on the Lakers retiring both number eight and 24 for Kobe Bryant: “Well that ought to debunk the notion Kobe had the biggest ego in NBA.” • A take on the same topic from Rolfsen: “The Lakers announced they will honour Kobe Bryant in December by retiring the whole Base-10 number system.”
• Watching the Edmonton Eskimos play always reminds of something Shakespeare wrote: “Friends, Romans, Jason Maas, lend me your ears.” • Rolfsen, on Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano, after his team got routed by the Rams 46-9, crediting the 49ers: “The last person to visit California and not know if he was in L.A. or San Francisco was Keith Richards.” • The Toronto Maple Leafs won’t appoint a captain this season — presumably while they wait for Auston Matthews to begin to shave. • Hough, on the horrendous QB play early in the season: “It makes it hard to believe Kaepernick doesn’t have a job. Heck by comparison, Tebow should have a job.” • Three from the web on Lyin’ Ted Cruz being caught looking at porn: “3. I’ll pay $10 to any reporter that asks Cruz if he’s seen any good movies lately; 2.
Leave it to boring Ted Cruz to have a sex scandal that doesn’t involve actual sex; 1. This is so great. It practically makes up for his dad killing Kennedy.” • From Rolfsen: “DAZN’s NFL streaming service in Canada got off to a rough start. I tried to watch SeahawksPackers on my phone and got an old episode of Corner Gas.” • Hough, on Trump saying the U.S. may have gotten a “little bit lucky” with Irma veering west: “Translation, it didn’t damage Mar-a-Lago?” • A question for @jockcartier: “Is it too early to be sick and tired of all the pumpkin-spiced crap?” • Pretty darn cool that the National Lacrosse League has added franchises in Philadelphia and San Diego. • From Hough: “First Harvey in Texas, then Irma in Florida, now Steve Bannon on 60 Minutes. Hasn’t America suffered enough?”
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By RJ Currie hree reasons Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart rode a tandem bike to Sabres camp: 3. So both got off on the right foot; 2. They enjoy a fast brake; 1. To cycle down low. • Bombers placekicker Justin Medlock — nicknamed Money — is currently the sixth-ranked kicker in the CFL. Money? Looks more like Maybe. • Danica Patrick is leaving team Stewart-Haas after Nature’s Bakery ended sponsorship of her car. That’s NASCAR for you — can’t bring in the bread, you’ve had the biscuit. • Albertan Roger AS091807 AaronMacmillan, 79, just
finished his 100th marathon. Roughly a year ago at this time, he started his 100th marathon. • Real Madrid midfielder Marco Esensio will miss a game after shaving his legs led to a pore infection too irritating even to wear socks. He’s listed as a healthy scratch. • It’s a good thing LPGA rookie Sherman Santiwiwatthanaphong didn’t decide to play hockey. Every time they announced her name, she’d get two minutes for delay of game. • An errant ceremonial pitch at a Red Sox game nailed a photographer in the groin. If you’re scoring at home, the count was two balls and one strike.
• Jake Olson, the long snapper on USC’s last convert against Western Michigan, is completely blind. Bengals QB Andy Dalton, on the other hand, just looks like he is. • A South Carolina couple was arrested for a sexual act on a fairway at a local club. We’re talking sex and golf — two things most people enjoy despite being really bad at them. • According to a new study, about 47 per cent of couples enjoy having sex in public. The other 53 per cent are married. • Happy 22nd to Texans QB DeShaun Watson, who got his first NFL start on his birthday. He made a wish, then blew out
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the hopes of 22 Bengals’ starters. • According to ESPN, no tennis player over 6-feet-5 inches in height has won more than one Grand Slam. Who says winning a major is a tall order? • Anyone else ever wonder why three men — a butcher, a baker and a candlestick maker — were in a tub? And what exactly were they rub-a-dub-dubbing?
RJ’s Groaner of the Week The 60th World Santa Claus Congress recently took place in Copenhagen. Word is over 150 St. Nicks hammered out a standardized contract — albeit with a lot of clauses.
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Let There Be Light Recovery Walk, Sept. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning at the Chinese Ting in Meewasin Park Riversdale. The event is a two-kilometre candle walk for all ages. Speakers will begin at 6:15 p.m. and the walk at 6:45 p.m. The event host is Saskatoon Voices of Recovery. The mission of Saskatoon Voices of Recovery is to reduce stigma by ending discrimination against people in recovery. It is working to eliminate barriers to recovery for people in Saskatoon and every family, and to help today’s children and future generations, who often are the biggest winners in the process of recovery. The group is on Facebook.
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rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at St. Paul’s United Church, Egbert Avenue, in Sutherland at 7 p.m. New members welcome! Check out magiccitychorus.ca SEPTEMBER 22 for more information. Contact y.jaspar@shaw.ca. Karrnnell Sawitsky, a Saskatchewan product, leads Trent ***** Freeman, Ben Plotnick and Eric Wright in The Fretless, Spirit of the West Toastmasters Club. Want to become who won a JUNO award for best instrumental album, more confident in your personal life and in your work? Bird’s Nest, which was produced in in Cologne, Germany. We help each other develop oral communication and It is the follow-up to a first album, Watershed, and then leadership skills by providing instant feedback. Guests are a self-titled one. They deliver traditional folk, using only always welcome. We meet every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to the string instruments. 9 p.m. The Bassment, 202 Fouth 8:30 p.m. at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 1130 Idydwyld Avenue North. Tickets: $23 for SJS members, $28 for Drive, room number 129-C or 150. non-members. ***** Truth Research Circle of Friends at 7 p.m. If you are SEPTEMBER 23 Hot Club Saskatoon retraces the musical impressions from concerned about the trouble in our world, researching its Django Reinhardt, a star from the 1930s and 1940s. Then roots, feeling grief and confusion, and wondering what to do with what you’re learning, you are welcome to join our Ross Nykiforuk changes hats and gets behind the Hamcircle. Call Patti at 306-229-1978 for more information mond B3 organ for a romp with Styles Montreux. Shelley and the location. Ewing sings with both bands. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets: $20 and $25. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) This is a support group those wanting to shed some of their extra weight. There are various chapters in Saskatoon and surrounding area. We can help you start a TOPS chapter in your work place or in the area that you SEPTEMBER 20 live in. To find out more, visit tops.org or telephone Bev at Columbian Seniors (55+) potluck supper will be held at Holy Spirit Parish Hall (114 Kingsmere Place). Doors open 306-242-7180.
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SEPTEMBER 21 Ground Zero a Delicate Balance 20th anniversary screening and discussion of global warming and climate change at the Broadway Theatre. Ground Zero is a Sask.-made, internationally acclaimed documentary about climate change and global warming. It is hosted by Richard Chamberlain, with an appearance by John Denver. Co-produced by Saskatoon’s Anthony Towstego and written by Jeff Martel. Tickets are available at broadwaytheatre.ca or by calling Elizabeth Watkins, marketing and promotions for Thomega Entertainment Inc., at 306-270-6211. ***** Take Back the Night march and rally, 7 p.m. Gather at the YWCA (510-25th St. East). Help end violence in our homes, workplaces and streets.
SEPTEMBER 23 Oliver Lodge Auxiliary Fall Tea and Bake Sale. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (1405 Faulkner Crescent, Bethel United Lodge.) Proceeds will fund special equipment and events to enhance the quality of life of Oliver Lodge residents.
SEPTEMBER 28 Family caregivers are society’s unsung heroes - they give up a portion of their lives to provide care to loved ones. This benefits care receivers and reduces health care costs. Caregiver support is the focus of a workshop hosted by the Saskatoon Council on Aging. Learn coping strategies to prevent burnout and find community supports for caregivers in Saskatoon. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mayfair United Church, 902 33rd Street West . Registration: $10. For more information and to register, phone 306-652-2255.
SEPTEMBER 30 Saskatoon Overeaters Anonymous Group will hold a public speaker event from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Wildwood Mennonite Church at 1502 Acadia Drive in Saskatoon. For more information about OA, visit www.oa.org. ***** MENSA is an international, non-profit society for people who score among the top two per cent of the general population on a standardized IQ test. A supervised IQ testing session is being held in Saskatoon on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. The cost is $90, or $70 for students. If you are interested in attending this session, please call Tim at 306-242-7408 or e-mail trf674@ campus.usask.ca.
OCTOBER 7 Harvest Festival German-style at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Program 10:30 a.m. to noon. Display of Harvest Crown, Singing and Folkdancing.
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Overeaters Anonymous: Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? We are a non-profit 12-step group that meets on Tuesdays at noon, Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information including locations visit www.oa.org.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain Support Group meetings at 1:30 p.m. at the Edwards Family Centre (338 - Fourth Ave. North). For more information, contact Gail at 306-382-1578 or email saskatoon@catna2.ca.
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY Saskatoon Oldtimers’ Association’s monthly meeting. Parkville Manor (625 25th Street East), Reception at the main door between 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The association looks after the Log Cabin at the Exhibition. New members needed. For more information, contact Lloyd at 306-3824915 or Laura at 306-373-1861.
Saskatoon Mood Disorder Support Group The Saskatoon mood disorder support group for people with bi-polar, depression and other related mental health problem meets at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 323 Fourth Ave. South (south entrance) at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Al at 306-716-0836 or Lindi at 306-491-9398.
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Acadia Drive Grief Support Group meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Acadia McKague’s Funeral Centre at 915 Acadia Drive. This is a drop- in support group for people The Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club dances, starting Oct. who have lost their spouse or other close family member. 10. at All Saints Anglican Church (1801 Lorne Avenue). Dance times are from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. We dance to cued Come and meet with others who understand what it is like oldtime music such as polkas, waltzes and two steps and to lose your spouse or someone very close to you. cha cha. Beginners are welcome. For further information, ***** Modern square dance beginner class, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. call 306-382-5107or 306-374-9383. All Saints Anglican Church Hall (1801 Lorne Ave.) Friends, FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY fun and fantastic exercise for your body and your brain. MONTH For more information, contact Eldon at 306-253-4453 or Pet Loss Support Group offers support and comfort to Carol at 306-978-0970. people who are struggling with the loss of a beloved COSMO SENIORS CENTRE companion animal due to old age, sickness or other reasons. The no-obligation support group meets at 2 Daily activities for seniors during the week, beginning in p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, September and running through May. Monday - Yoga: 8:45 Saskatoon. For more information or telephone support, a.m; Kaiser and Whist: 1:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Exercises: call 306-343-5322. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Bridge: 1 p.m.; Wednesday - Yoga 10 a.m.; Whist:1:30 p.m. Thursday - Exercises: 9:30 and SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH 10:30 a.m.; Bridge: 1 p.m. (partners); Friday - Yoga: 930; Renters of Saskatoon and area meet. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cribbage and Kaiser: 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments proSt Thomas Wesley United Church, Lower Hall (808 20th St. vided. Drop-in fee for cards is $2. The fee for the exercise West). ROSA supports renters and shares information to classes and yoga are $4-$5. New members welcome. work towards better, affordable, and safe rental housing Annual membership is $5. For more information, call Lois for all. Child-minding available. Ring doorbell for elevator at 306-260-1878 or email Imgrylls@hotmail.com. access. For further information contact: 306-657-6100, or NEWCOMERS’ CLUB email renters@classiclaw.ca. The Saskatoon Newcomers’ Club welcomes new female TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS residents in the Saskatoon area, as well as those who Country Farms Marketplace at Confederation Mall, 10 a.m. have recently undergone a significant change in lifestyle to 4 p.m. Indoor marketplace located across from Urban (such as relationship status, retirement, or becoming a Planet. The Marketplace features home cooked lunch, new parent). A new resident is defined as one who has desserts, pies, preserves and other amazing food as well not resided in Saskatoon and/or surrounding area for as hand crafted items and home based business vendors. more than three years. The club holds monthly dinner ***** outings, coffee gatherings, book club and other planned Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages are activities. If interested, please reply by email to saskawelcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. toonnewcomersclub@gmail.com. Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursdays 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., and Saturdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. LAST TUESDAY EVERY MONTH Dizziness and Balance Support Group will meet from 7 THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH p.m. to 8 p.m. at LifeMark Health Centre, 3907 Eighth St. The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group meets East. Anyone with a dizziness/vertigo/balance condition is every month except July and August at 7:30 p.m. in the welcome to attend. There is no cost to attend. There will W. A. Edwards Family Centre, across from the Saskatoon be an educational topic presented and an opportunity to Funeral Home. For more information, call Murray Hill at learn from each other. For more info, call Rae Ann at 306306-242-5893 or email murraydhill@me.com. 652-5151 or email raeann.erickson@lifemark.ca. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH ***** Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club The Compassionate Friends is a non-profit self-help beis an organization of more than 360 clubs in more than 50 countries throughout the world. FFI allows you to enjoy economical travel while forging new friendships with club members from around the world. For more information, visit www.thefriendshipforce.org. To attend a meeting contact Bev at 306-291-4411 or bevy-49@hotmail.com.
Resporados support group for people with breathing difficulties taking place at 1:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church (33rd Street West). ***** Depression Support Group from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the CMHA building (1301 Avenue P North). This is open to anyone struggling with depression and family members wanting to support them. For more info, call Marilyn at 306-270-9181 or email mle2003_2@yahoo.com.
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Bridge City Senioraction Inc: Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration is $20, drop-in fee is $2. For information, call Sheila at 306931-8053 or Kathy at 306-244-0587.
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reavement organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to parents that have experienced the death of a child at any age. TCF Saskatoon meets the last Tuesday of every month (except December) from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Edwards Family Centre (333 Fourth Ave. North). Epilepsy Saskatoon Support Group meets the last Saturday of every month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Centre at 333, Fourth Ave. North. Family, children, caregivers and friends are all welcome! This is a safe, friendly place to share, discuss ideas, answer questions, and support one another. You can follow Epilepsy Saskatoon on Facebook.
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SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAY SASKATOON KETO CLUB for people following or considering a LCHF/Keto lifestyle for Body Building/Weight Management/Reversing: Auto Immune Illnesses ,Diabetes, Cancer or any other reason are invited to join our meetings to learn, share ideas, support or get support. There is no cost to attend. For more info, call Carol at 306-2802160 or email cadithompson@hotmail.com.
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Community Senior’s Games Group meets at St. Martin’s United Church – corner of Clarence Avenue and Wilson Crescent – on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM from September to May. Enjoy fellowship of others while playing Scrabble, Cribbage or other games. For more information call Maureen at 306-373-0087 or Elaine at 306-374-3269.
FRIDAYS Karousels Dance Club, choreographed ballroom. Learn to waltz and two step. 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., starting Sept. 15. Albert Community Centre (Second floor). For more information, call 306-290-5486 or 306-664-2775.
FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Left Behind by Suicide is a drop-in support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. Located at W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 4th Ave. North, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, email leftbehind@sasktel.net. ***** FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness meetings will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accessible). If you have a loved one or friend with a mental illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol at 306-249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or e-mail fromisk@gmail.com.
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.
EVERY THURSDAY 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. ***** Beginning in September, the Saskatoon International Folkdance Club meets at 7 p.m. in Albert Community Centre (Room 13, 610 Clarence Ave. South). Learn dances from many countries. The first night is free. The group is also available for performances. For more information, call 306-374-0005 or visit www.sifc.awardspace.com.
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