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Volume 17, Issue 14, Week of April 9, 2018

Finding forever homes for feathered friends

Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express anet Gibson and Tara Nordmarken laughed at times and were sombre at others while sharing bird stories. They talked about a parrot named Eeyore. One day, while in Nordmarken’s care, Eeyore was overly aggressive when taking a nut from her fingers. Nordmarken wasn’t happy and grabbed the nut right out of Eeyore’s strong beak. She said, in no uncertain terms, that bad behaviour would not be tolerated and rewarded. “WOW,” Eeyore yelled. “WOW.” Then there is Ernie, a 40-year-old parrot who must have been a construction worker in another life. Whenever a woman walks past Nordmarken’s home or she has him out at a show, he does a wolf whistle. Try explaining to a woman that the whistler is a bird. “Yeah, right.” Nordmarken and Gibson are at the helm of Saskatoon Parrot Rescue. They are busy women. In the first six weeks of this year, they had 41 birds surrendered to them. Many of these are big birds like parrots and cockatiels. The two have been on the frontline since last July when the person previously running the organization moved to Toronto. The two were board members and decided the rescue program was much too important to let go. Birds are given up for a number of reasons, they said. A lack of education is a big one. People purchase birds because they are pretty, they talk and they’re on YouTube. There have Aaron been times when NordAS040909

Tara Nordmarken, holding a parrot named Ernie, and Janet Gibson run Saskatoon Parrot Rescue. (Photo by Cam Hutchinson.) marken, who lives in Rosthern, has gone into pet stores to give employees a lesson about housing birds and has been told to leave. “It ticks me off. It makes me angry,” she said. “I would go there and see there were rodents beside birds beside rabbits. That can’t happen. When somebody touches the cockatiel and then touches a rabbit and comes back and touches a bird, it’s all cross-contamination.” She said selling a bird and handing the

buyer a pamphlet doesn’t cut it. “It’s here’s my money, here’s your animal, goodbye.” People have no idea that some of these birds will live to be 80 years old, she added. “It’s a lifelong commitment. It’s like having a child. You will end up passing away before the bird does.” Ernie came into Nordmarken’s care when his owner died.

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his whole Facebook and the one kind enough to mess got me thinking follow me), as well as Douglas about Twitter. Henshall (Shetland series), Since that doesn’t entirely Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones, make sense, I’ll try to explain. now watching) and, what the If FB can mess with our heads heck, the Wolverine himself, by sending us spam and selling Hugh Jackman. I tested a few our personal data to creeps, more, but found them highly what’s happening on my Twitself-promotional and less, ter feed? well, human. Not a heck of a lot, at least It’s been kind of fun, conas far as I can tell, since I’m necting with people in other Columnist sort of insignificant. I get a parts of the world and followcrazy number of ads, but not ing celebrity stuff. It has also much bad stuff happens; whereas, I have been revealing, and that I did not expect. been experiencing some weird and inter- Some famous people actually use Twitter esting things on FB. to do nice things. Some don’t. Other folks, like those with 10 million Let me give you an example. I don’t followers — think Robert Downey Jr. — think I can have two conversations have to battle the hackers, the posing wan- without Donald Trump’s angry, nasty and nabes and weirdos, and distinguish their unhelpful tweets coming into one of them. sites from fan sites. I don’t know how Here’s a beauty. many fan and fake RDJ sites are out there, @realDonaldTrump: The big Caravan but I suspect they are legion. of People from Honduras, now coming So, RDJ and many other celebs are across Mexico and heading to our “Weak putting little blue checkmarks beside their Laws” Border, had better be stopped Twitter handles to verify that yes, it’s before it gets there. Cash cow NAFTA is “real-ly” them. in play, as is foreign aid to Honduras and I must digress into a little Twitter the countries that allow this to happen. background. A few months ago, I joined Congress MUST ACT NOW! an author’s support group on Facebook. Okay, I know it’s easier to be an actor or This group also does a lot of tweeting, and author or musician than it is to be POTUS. I hooked up with people from far away But it still hit me how social media can be — Ireland, Scotland, England and the used for good instead of evil, for building Netherlands, mostly. Via this bunch, I also up instead of tearing down (Mexican borfound a few rabid fans of the TV series der wall excepted). So, for contrast: Outlander (all authors want to be Diana @RealHughJackman: Kudos to Cate Gabaldon, or at least as successful as she Blanchett for speaking up for thousands of is, when they grow up), and eventually got #Rohingya @refugees at serious risk durfollowed by an actor from the show. ing Bangladesh’s monsoon season. Call me stupid, innocent, or disinter(I couldn’t find a Blanchett tweet on ested in celebrity news (all three are valid), this, by the way.) but it had never before occurred to me to And this: follow an actor, politician outside Canada, @RealHughJackman: A salute to or any other famous sort of person. I used women around the world on International Twitter mostly to stay on top of breaking Women’s Day ... especially for the fiercest news. woman I know ...@Deborra_lee (his wife). Suddenly, I’m following Sam Heughan And furthermore, some truly moving and Caitriona Balfe from Outlander, along and meaningful support from Sam Heuwith Scott Kyle (one of the Highlanders, ghan (Jamie in Outlander). Check it out.

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@SamHeughan A love letter to EVERY Female Body for #InternationalWomansDay https://vimeo.com/258115234 Password: female form. Your body type has been the definition of perfection at some point. We’re all in the same boat, exposed to unattainable and dangerous ideals of beauty daily #whatisbeauty As does Downey with Random Act Funding, Heughan directs a charity called My Peak Challenge, whereby he inspires people to achieve fitness/health/whatever they want to strive for while supporting two U.K. charities from the proceeds. He also made a £100 rugby bet with his co-star when Scotland played Ireland, proceeds destined for a charity. When Ireland won, Caitriona Balfe picked her charity and responded (edited for length and clarity): @caitrionambalfe: It’s raising money for a young boy who at 7 has incurable DMD (a kind of muscular dystrophy) but there are treatments available that can make his life better. Anyone want to learn more go to http://www.victory4vincent. com/ And I’ll match your £100 Sam. A bunch of other people matched their money, too. The power of celebrity, sure; and there is much Twitter promoting of movies and TV shows. But there is also the power to inspire health, help a little boy, support those in need . . . as opposed to the power to intimidate, anger and denounce. Robert Downey Jr., too (edited slightly): I may play Iron Man, but Aaron is the true hero . . . Donate to @ROHHAD_Global and help Aaron and his friends fight on. (ROHHAD is a really rotten childhood disease.) And then I thought . . . can everyone behave this way, if on a smaller scale? Imagine the good we could do if we used social media the way (I think) it should be used. No sniping, no hacking, no threatening. No racist or misogynist comments. No data mining or fake news. Just kindness, love and support. Fat chance. www.jcpaulsonauthor.com

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mark in the third period, mostly because the Oilers were losing 7-3. But any Oiler night is still a wonderful experience for its fans and Edmonton, with its building parked right in the middle of downtown, should be proud of being the ultimate destination point on the Prairies. ON THE ICE, the Oilers aren’t quite as good as they were last spring when they won one Stanley Cup playoff series and almost escaped with another. My observations aren’t based on just two rinkside games but on the year-long scrutiny in television coverage. Connor McDavid is everything they say. No one can skate like him in the NHL. He’s always a scoring threat. His remarkable run in the last 30 games have locked up a second 100-point season and a scoring title. He is on the ice for 47 per cent of the goals the Oilers score. And because of the heavy duty use as a penalty killer, his plus-minus figures are near plus 21. There are drastic drop-offs on offence. Leon Draisaitl is more than 30 points behind McDavid and has a plus-minus score of just about three. Then there’s another 20-point drop-off among scorers, followed by another 10-point drop, and there is a cluster of nine players between 25 and 17 points. On the surface, there isn’t enough scoring depth. The team has been shut out nine times, which are far too many. Two of last year’s defensive stars had offyears. Oscar Klefbom scored 20 goals fewer than he did a year ago and finished with a minus 12. Andrej Sekera was minus 14. What the Oilers need in the near future is better penalty killing, a bounce back year by goalie Cam Talbot and at least four other players, including some speedy partners on McDavid’s line, and the discovery of some fresh talent. A NIGHT IN THE BIGS also was a reminder that Saskatoon dreamers, who envision a new downtown arena and a rebuilt convention, should be careful about what’s on their wish list. The construction costs of two buildings are enormous. But that’s not all. There’s the factor of sustainability – not only for the nightly ticket prices, but the parking costs and the trimmings that go with the tickets. Rogers Place is filled nightly with high-end corporate rollers and maybe that’s something Saskatoon still sorely lacks.

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(Continued from page 1) ibson, who lives in Saskatoon, said people are often devastated when they have to give up their bird. “They become part of your family.” Gibson knows all about that. One year she had so many birds boarding at her home that she and her husband couldn’t put up a Christmas tree. People need to know what they are getting into when they purchase an exotic bird, she said. “They are frustrating; they’re messy and can be loud, but I think they are just awesome pets.” “And they’re destructive; they’re so destructive,” Nordmarken added. Not long after making the comment, a cockatiel named Bonnie broke a toy. Nordmarken said Bonnie and Kramer, a male cockatiel in her home, blame each other when one is about to catch you know what. “Kramer did it. Kramer did it,” Bonnie will say. A high percentage of the birds swear. “Eighty-five per cent,” Nordmarken said. “The bigger ones, almost all of them.” Gibson told a story about an event she and Nordmarken attended last year. A bird named Skeeter was with them to delight people and give the rescue exposure. Skeeter was partly hidden in a backpack. “There was Skeeter going peek a f---, peek a f---.” Nordmarken admitted Skeeter might have picked up a few bad words from her. “We had construction on the highway and I was just cursing up a storm about the traffic.” She was late for a show and had to get through the construction zone to grab the birds. While telling people about her frustrating day, Skeeter filled in extra details. “What the hell, son of a b----.” You have to really watch what you say, Gibson added. “They seem to pick up swear words just JW040901 James

like that. They will say it and everybody laughs and then they thrive on the drama. ‘Look what I did and I am going to keep saying it and people are going to keep laughing.’” Nordmarken and Gibson said the nonprofit wouldn’t function without the other board members and the foster families who take in birds on a short-term basis. “It used to be just run out of personal homes, but don’t have the time or space to do it anymore.” The foster system works well. “We are finding that birds are so sociable that they need that attention that we can’t give them because we have personal lives,” Gibson said. “So you send them to a foster home and they can get the love and attention that we can’t give them.” About 90 per cent are adopted and move to permanent homes. People wanting to adopt a bird have to fill out online applications and are screened. “We screen them early because we never want to see that bird back,” Nordmarken said. “We want to make sure the bird is going to a forever home. “We do a home visit before and a month later we will do a home check again just to make sure the bird is adapting well and the people are adapting well. And our phone lines are always open.” They don’t leave the rescue’s roost if they don’t have a clean bill of health. Both said it is always difficult to give up a bird. “It’s emotional for us when a bird goes that we are in love with. It’s like that feeling when you fall in love and you get butterflies,” Nordmarken said. “When I met Ernie I was teary-eyed. It was love at first sight. ‘I can’t let you go.’” And she hasn’t. Gibson said every one of them is special. They can reel off the names of those in their care or that have passed through on the way to new homes.

Janet Gibson of Saskatoon Parrot Rescue holds a cockatiel named Kramer. (Photo by Cam Hutchinson.) “You are attached to all of them, but when you see them go to that special home, it makes it all worthwhile. But you still cry. You see them so happy in their new homes; you can’t help but be glad.” The two have become a support system for each other. Both grew up with birds, although Nordmarken said she had a bird phobia until she was 12 or 13. She has sure overcome that. “There are some days when we have to shut our phones off in the evening,” she said. “We were at the point we almost had to freeze intake because we had so many birds and we didn’t have enough foster homes.” The work is exhausting, Gibson said. “Every month one of us will text each other and say, ‘I’m putting in my resignation and the other says, ‘No you’re not, no you’re not.’ How can you give up helping

somebody in need like that? We live for those moments when they go to that home and you see the joy on people’s faces.” The rescue operates on a low budget and counts on donations to keep it running. Every bird that comes into its care is checked by a veterinarian. Some birds don’t have cages. Food and toys are another expense. “We are desperate for good quality food and desperate for cages and toys right now,” Nordmarken said. The two laughed when they said how well fed the birds are. “Our birds get the best pellets; they get fruits and vegetables and we eat soup and baloney sandwiches,” Nordmarken said. They wouldn’t have it any other way. For information on fostering, adopting or donating to the rescue, please visit www. saskatoonparrotrescue.ca/. The organization is also on Facebook.

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Surprise! Most of us believe in tackling climate change

n a recent poll comceptions of Carbon Pricing in missioned by Canada’s Canada, revealed about SasEcofiscal Commission and katchewan’s thoughts on climate conducted by Abacus Data, change and carbon pricing. people across Canada were For starters, 53 per cent of Sasquestioned extensively on their katchewan residents believe there views on carbon pricing (or is conclusive or solid evidence carbon “tax”) and on the state that the earth has been warming of our environment, as well as over the past few decades. That the strength of our commitment surprised me, but that surprise to protecting it. was offset by the fact that 35 per (The study was conducted cent – the highest in Canada – Columnist online with Canadians aged believe there is only some, but 18 and over from Feb. 9 to 15, not conclusive evidence. 2018. The margin of error for a compaA full 64 per cent selected “because rable probability-based random sample of of human and industrial activity such as the same size is plus or minus 2.1 per cent, burning fossil fuels” as their reasoning 19 times out of 20.) for the existence of change. Thirty-six per I assumed that, especially given the cent were not buying that explanation and fierce anti-carbon pricing messaging from selected “because of natural patterns in former Premier Brad Wall and the curthe earth’s environment” as their chosen rent Saskatchewan Party government, the theory. This was the second highest perresults from Saskatchewan residents would centage in Canada, falling behind Alberta, be something along the lines of “climate where 46 per cent of residents believe that change isn’t real and any action to mitigate the earth is warming all by itself. it, never mind a carbon tax, equals pure, On policy creation, 64 per cent in Sasunadulterated evil.” katchewan rated “improving the state of And make no mistake, there are plenty the environment” as anywhere from a top of people around here who think exactly priority to a high priority. Seriously, who’s that, and they are certainly entitled to their not going to say that? Sixty-three per cent opinions. of us rated taking action to solve climate As usual, Saskatchewan’s poll results change a top priority to a high priority, were combined with Manitoba’s (it’s a which I’ve got to admit is higher than I population thing), but in my experience would have expected. studying poll data over the last decade, I’m guessing the magic word here is that doesn’t make them any less relative to “economy,” because 68 per cent in SasSaskatchewan alone. Like it or not, we gen- katchewan gauged shifting our economy erally think like our neighbours to the east. over clean energy as a top priority to a So here’s what this poll, entitled Perhigh priority. JW040903 James

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As heartening as those numbers regarding policy priority might be, at least for some, I don’t put much stock in them, especially when compared to where the environment rates nationally on an overall list of public policy priorities: “improving the state of the environment” was 10th, “shifting our economy to a clean energy economy” came in 12th and “taking action to solve climate change” was 14th, and last. In the top spot was health care, and underneath that virtually everything you can think of related to jobs and the economy. Thirty-four per cent in Saskatchewan consider themselves believers, and a whopping 49 per cent, on par with almost every other province, consider themselves as leaning towards believing in climate change. Think about that. Eighty-three per cent of Saskatchewanians either believe, or are leaning towards believing, that climate change is real. Even if that number is out by double digits, it’s still wow. I guarantee that even five years ago the combined total would not have even touched the fifty per cent mark. Now here’s one where we are actually quite far apart from Alberta: in Saskatchewan, 56 per cent of respondents would like to see more emphasis on policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while only 46 per cent of our neighbours to the west would like to see the same. I’ve heard this before, but it never ceases to amaze me. In a supposedly freemarket-driven province, where we are terrified to sneeze in the direction of an oil company (never mind make changes to

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Lev Elison n 1967, plumbers Elvin Nelson and Ray Jagow were struggling to make ends meet in the difficult home services industry of the time. While continuing their trades on the side, Elvin and Ray opened Century Antiques on Third Avenue in Saskatoon. Shortly after they opened their doors they struggled financially. A customer suggested to Elvin that he sell plumbing parts instead of antiques. Elvin’s response to the young man was simply, “Good idea!” Elvin and Ray sold off their antiques, and Centennial Plumbing, Heating & Electrical was born. Elvin had knowledge to share on mechanical parts, but it was his way with people that allowed Centennial to prosper. In 1975, Centennial PlumbAS041014 Aaron ing, Heating & Electrical moved to the AS040911 Aaron

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Surviving a home renovation

omeowners invest large sums into improving their homes to make them more comfortable living spaces or to increase their odds of selling quickly. Whether one is doing a large renovation or a small remodel, life may be turned upside down during the project. Furniture may be moved out of the room, walls may be demolished, water or electricity may be turned off, and appliances may be missing or not hooked up. Home improvements often drum up dust and disarray. Such projects can try the patience of any homeowner, and things may get worse before they get better. Even though remodeling can be taxing, the end result is often worth it. Here’s how to look forward to the silver lining and come out unscathed.

Have everything in place... Before demolition even begins, have building materials bought and stored, contractors and subcontractors lined up, and see what you can do to minimize the time workers need to spend in your home. ... but expect delays. In a world where things move at lightning speeds, renovations have not gotten the memo. Home projects take lots of time and will likely take longer if you are doing the work yourself in your free time. Build lots of extra time into the project so you are not disappointed when delays happen – even when you’ve done your best to avoid them.

Plan an escape zone Construction environments can be messy, Discuss the project before it starts. loud, smelly, and a host of other unsavory All family members should be in agreeadjectives. The chaos that ensues when life ment before the first hammer is swung. Deis turned upside down can be overwhelming, cide on as many details as you can ahead of particularly for the person who spends the time and have a firm plan in place. Establish most time in the home while work is being back-up choices for tiles or colour schemes in done. Build escape moments into the plan and case the items you want are out of stock. Try- make sure everyone else at home is on board. ing to make decisions under duress may result During the real grind of the project, a night or in bad choices. two at a hotel may be a welcome respite. Do one project at a time. It’s tempting to want to improve as much as possible at once to maximize motivation and renovation materials. However, having no place in which to escape the mess can elevate stress levels. Do not think about renovating kitchens and bathrooms all at once, or you will not have any working fixtures for tasks like washing up.

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(Continued from page 7) he name Centennial Plumbing, Heating & Electrical was synonymous with customer experience, and that is why I wanted to get involved,” says Arnie. Arnie and his wife, Linda Shaw, decided to buy the business. It was at this time that Arnie saw an opportunity to continue the legacy of a remarkable customer experience by expanding their in-home plumbing and heating services. Arnie knew this change was going to be necessary to keep this locally iconic business alive. After making a successful transition into home services, the Centennial team ventured into the world of home design. Throughout the 2000s, the retail parts store turned into a design showroom filled with beautiful kitchen and bath plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, and tile. This product expansion naturally led to Centennial’s expansion into bathroom and kitchen renovations, home additions and even custom home building. With all of these changes, in 2013 the company name was changed to Centennial 360 to represent the services provided for every stage of the homeownership cycle — from building to buying products, to renovating and maintaining homes.

In 2017, with Arnie’s children Michael Shaw and Steven Simpson at the helm, Centennial’s legacy of changing with the times is continuing. With market conditions slowing, Centennial has decided to narrow its focus and no longer build additions and full custom homes. “Although we’ve built some incredible houses, we are really the experts in kitchens and bathrooms and the mechanical systems that make them work. We excel at taking care of existing homes and most importantly, taking care of the people inside them,” says Shaw. To reflect the newly-narrowed focus, the company is now referring to themselves as Centennial Kitchen and Bath and Centennial Plumbing, Heating and Electrical. In June 2018, Michael and Steven are bringing their vision for the future to life by building a new interactive kitchen and bathroom showroom on Millar Avenue, just a few blocks away from their existing location. “We’re really excited about it. Saskatoon’s never seen a showroom as spectacular as this one is going to be. We’re very optimistic for the future of Centennial and incredibly grateful to Elvin, Roy and Arnie and all of the incredible past and present staff for creating such a great foundation for us to build on.”

How to hang photos and artwork with ease

arm weather often inspires renewed vigour in decorating or organizing a home. People who live in apartments, small homes or condos or those who have embraced the “tiny house” movement must rely on clever decorating to maximize their spaces. Here are some ideas when space is at a premium. • Go vertical. Utilize vertical space, such as lights hung on a wall beside a bed instead of lamps on a nightstand or bookshelves and other shelving to keep

items off of the floor. • Bench seating. Benches can provide more seating when entertaining guests and also can be moved to the living room or elsewhere as needed. Place a small bench in a foyer and put some wicker bins beneath for storage. • Utilize natural light. Rooms that have ample light can seem more spacious. Pull up blinds (or skip them if privacy isn’t an issue) and use the sunshine to help spaces appear more airy.

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ersonal touches turn a house into a home. Hanging pictures, whether they’re personal photographs or artwork, can really change the character of a room. Unfortunately, some people may not know the proper ways to display pictures on a wall. Design maven Martha Stewart advises that the first step is to gather all of the pictures that are in consideration for hanging. This will enable a person to see what is available and edit their selection based on the space available, theme or color scheme. Having the artwork there enables a person to move it around like a puzzle until the placement feels just right. Next, plan on hanging artwork at 145 centimetres or 57 inches on centre, according to the renovation experts at Apartment Therapy. “On centre” means the middle of the photograph or painting will always be at 145 cm., as this measurement represents the average human eye height. This height is regularly used as a standard in many galleries and museums. When the goal is to hang multiple pictures, treat the entire grouping as a single unit. This means creating the layout and finding the center of the middle piece of the grouping. To make picture grouping easier, use paper templates with arrows to indicate whether the artwork will be hung horizontally or vertically. These templates can then be easily taped to the wall and rearranged until the grouping is ideal. There are no hard and fast rules concerning frames, meaning they do not all have to match. But placing framed artwork side by side can give a person a feel for whether the images and the frames work together in the space. Some people like to use frames of similar colours and sizes. Others want the eclectic mix-and-match appeal.

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It’s ultimately up to the homeowner. Measuring is key to hanging a picture correctly on the wall. Take into consideration the type of attachment, whether it’s D-rings, sawtooth hangers, wire, or other fasteners on the back. Measure from the top of the frame to the hanger. Measure the wall to achieve the 145 cm., on centre location, and then calculate where this falls within the height of the artwork and frame top. Adjust accordingly and mark. Then measure the distance from the frame top to the hanger location on the wall. Be sure to take the weight of the picture into consideration when selecting hanging hardware. Wall anchors may be needed if measurements determine a wall stud will not help secure the artwork – to keep the frame sturdy in the drywall. Home improvement resource Today’s Homeowner also suggests using self-adhesive rubber bumpers to the bottom corners on the back of the frame before hanging so that the picture will not damage the wall and will help it hang level. It can take a few attempts to hang pictures correctly, but with practice it should come with greater ease. The good news is there are new products constantly being evolved to make picture hanging easier, including those that enable removal and relocation of artwork without damaging walls.

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faucets, tubs and showers, vanities, doors, sinks, accessories and toilets just to name a few of our products. What do I need to know about replacing a toilet? If the toilet is new construction, you have your choice of any toilet. Here are some tips to think about for replacing your existing toilet. Check to see if the bolt holes are 12” away from the wall. If they are not you will need a special compact design of toilet. You can decide if you want a higher height toilet or round or elongated bowl shapes. We always suggest our best performing toilets to give you worry free flushes. We even have a child’s seat available for potty training little ones.

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Floor plans vary from 827 to 1,793 square feet, with prices starting at $269,900. “The Oaks inspires a lifestyle that is carefree,” said Kozdrowski, describing Stonebridge as the perfect community for active lifestyles, located just minutes away from the nationally-recognized Willows Golf and Country Club. The neighbourhood boasts a strong retail presence including restaurants, a liquor store, banking, ﬁtness facilities, health facilities, salons, hotels and numerous other businesses. “The Oaks are located close to downtown, while also walking distance to many desired amenities such as schools, grocery stores, and other fabulous shops and services that keep opening all the time, as well as numerous parks and walking paths. “The Oaks Craftsman Series community is perfect for those, young or old, who relish a sense of freedom, whether they are planning to move up or downsize,” she said.

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eanwhile, across Saskatoon in the neighbourhood of Kensington, a gorgeous new North Prairie community awaits the nature lovers, the explorers and the entertainers looking for their next place to call home. “Kensington Lakeside Walkouts are situated conveniently in a modern, urban community,” explained Kozdrowski. “With ample green space, Saskatoon’s growing neighbourhood of Kensington allows you to walk or bike from one end to the other, perhaps in one of its many well-situated parks.” “This community is seamlessly connected to nearby amenities, elementary schools, high schools, Saskatoon’s Shaw Centre and even our city’s first Save On Foods grocery store,” she said of North Prairie’s Kensington project, where units start in the 420’s. “At the heart of Kensington is Village Square, situated on an acre of green space and fronted by a wide variety of popular and convenient shops and services.” Kozdrowski says that two different floor plans, ranging from 1,502 to 1,793 square feet, will provide your family with plenty of living capacity to grow and thrive, while the Lakeside Walkouts’ outdoor space is sure to wow even the toughest critic in the family. Kensington is a vibrant, environmentallysustainable community where anyone and everyone can live, work and play. North Prairie’s Kensington Lakeside Walkouts’ Ruby Model boasts two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a beautiful bonus lifestyle room and an attached double car garage. The oversized master bedroom is resplendent with plenty of natural light and a three-piece en suite bathroom. Walkout onto views the lake, which you can enjoy from your rear covered deck surrounded by a gorgeously developed full landscaping package and a fully-fenced backyard. Quartz kitchen countertops and laminate flooring complete this beauty of a home. The larger Sapphire Model offers similar, stunning features, with the added advantage of three bedrooms, and a luxurious four piece en suite bathroom in the master bedroom. Added features to completely round out your at-home Lakeside Walkout living experience includes options such as Amazon Echo, concrete driveways, high-efficiency furnaces, LED lighting, Nest thermostat

and upgraded craftsman exterior or interior finish packages. Undeniable, however, is the fact that the lush, natural water and landscapes surrounding your gorgeous new home is the most irresistible feature of this newly-built, modern community. “It’s truly lakeside living at its finest,” said Kozdrowski. “Sensational floor plans, amazing views. This community is an urban oasis set apart from the everyday hustle and bustle of city living.” North Prairie Developments has earned numerous awards over the years, and believes strongly in giving back to the communities it serves through its ongoing, generous charity and philanthropic work. Its commitment to both the client and the community is perfectly encapsulated in the company’s mission statement, which is “to provide you with an innovative, quality home that we would be equally as proud of. “At North Prairie, we hold the values of

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When the Chargers were to play their semifinal at Hoopla in Prince Albert, that contest was held at the same time the Stars were to play Game 1 of the SFMAAAHL championship series in Saskatoon. Kaitlin decided to suit up for the Stars on that occasion. Kaitlin Jockims, in the white jersey, plays basketball and hockey at a high level. (Photo by Darren Steinke.) Had the Stars needed to play a Game 4 or a Game 5 of the SFMAAAHL title series, Kaitlin wouldn’t have been available due to a big basketball commitment. After the Stars won the SFMAAAHL in Game 3, Kaitlin flew out to Toronto the next day to take part in a tryout camp for Canada’s under-17 girls’ basketball team. Darren Steinke a number of sports. Kaitlin used to play Kaitlin’s endless energy impressed She always consults her coaches in Saskatoon Express soccer and volleyball along with basket- Stars head coach Greg Slobodzian. both sports before deciding what to do f Kaitlin Jockims had her way, she ball and hockey in her younger years. “Often, you worry about an athlete when a scheduling conflict comes up. would play both basketball and She was good in all four sports. getting tired when they are competing “Because she plays basketball at such hockey forever at a high level. During his coaching career, Greg said at such a high level in multi sports,” an elite level, I didn’t pressure her at The 16-year-old is a star guard in the top athletes he encountered had exsaid Slobodzian. “She doesn’t only have all in regards to ‘you have to make a just her Grade 10 year with the Centen- posure to different sports, but that wasn’t energy and a love for sport; you can see decision,’” said Slobodzian. “We just alnial High School Chargers senior girls’ the reason Kaitlin played all the sports it in her eyes for life, too. lowed Kaitlin to be Kaitlin, and I didn’t basketball team. On the rink, she has she did. The parents put their daughter in “She (Kaitlin) is just always smiling try to force her to be one way or the blossomed into a standout forward in her a sport just to see how things would go. and happy and giddy and one of those other way.” sophomore season with the Saskatoon “She enjoyed all of the things that kids that you just like being around.” When Kaitlin does make a decision Stars female midget AAA hockey team. we put her in,” said Greg. “She never This season, Kaitlin helped the on which sport she will stick with, her Jockims has suited for Saskatchewan seemed to say no. Chargers earn a berth at Hoopla, the father said that will be her call. provincial teams in both sports. She “When she was playing soccer, she Saskatchewan provincial high school “She is a teenage girl now, so she is knows she will eventually have to play loved it. When she was playing volleybasketball championship tournament that going to do what she wants to do,” said one or the other, but for now, the thought ball, she loved it.” was held in Prince Albert in late March. Greg. “I’m still happy when she does of that choice is approached with a Kaitlin said the idea to try hockey In a girls’ 5A quarter-final match, she come to me for advice, and she comes chuckle. came from the influence of the friends scored 33 points to power the Chargers quite often on various issues in both “I definitely have that decision that she grew up with. When her parents got to an 84-65 victory over North Battlesports and about different things in her is coming up soon,” said Jockims, who her skating, she brought up the idea of ford Comprehensive High School. life. stands five-foot-seven. “Right now, I am playing hockey. With the Stars, Kaitlin appeared in “She will ask me what I think, and just trying to do both as long as I can, “Everyone plays hockey here,” said 26 regular season games collecting 10 I will tell her. Really, it doesn’t matter because I love both so much.” Kaitlin. “I kind of just went in and I goals and 13 assists. When playoffs to us which one she eventually choses. The fact Jockims has excelled in started to really love playing hockey.” rolled around, she found herself playing I think she can have a lot of success in basketball isn’t much of a surprise when Greg said Kaitlin seemed to dive into as a winger on the team’s top forward both sports.” you consider her father is Greg Jockims, all her sports with what seemed like end- line with veterans Mackenna Parker and For Kaitlin, it has been rewarding who guided the University of Saskatche- less amounts of energy. Anna Leschyshyn, who finished first to play both basketball and hockey at a wan Huskies men’s basketball team to “I think she is just used to doing and second respectively in scoring for high level at the same time. a Canadian university national title in multiple things, and it doesn’t really faze the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA “So many great experiences have 2010 as head coach. her,” said Greg, who has coached Kaitlin Hockey League. come out from playing both sports like Knowing Greg’s background, it might throughout her basketball career. “She The Stars swept away the Prince where I get to travel,” said Kaitlin. “I get seem surprising that Kaitlin took up just gets on to the next thing. Albert Northern Bears 3-0 in the best-of- to meet so many new people. It is great.” hockey with the same passion as she did “She doesn’t focus on if she is a little five SFMAAAHL championship series in basketball. bit fatigued or is having a little bit of late March, and Kaitlin scored key goals (You can see more of Darren Steinke’s Greg and his wife, Shana McLean, trouble. She takes care of herself and she to help the Stars win the last two games work in his online blog stankssermon. wanted their children to have a wide va- is in really good shape, I think as a result of that series. blogspot.ca.) riety of experiences and enrolled them in of doing multiple things too.” Greg marvels when he watches Kait-

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Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Expresss osie & the Riveters didn’t set out to become political, but it became inevitable. Reading and watching the news inspired the Saskatoon folk trio to use their music to speak out against the injustices and inequities faced by women. As a result, sexual assault, the gender pay gap, body image and “mansplaining” are all addressed on the band’s sophomore album, Ms. Behave, which was released on April 6. The topics are a good fit for a group whose name was inspired by feminist icon Rosie the Riveter. “I think with this new record, what we were trying to do is write about things and topics that were closer to our hearts,” said musician Alexis Normand. “Our first record was about uplifting audiences and making things light and just kind of spreading joy – and we still want to do that, but also talk about things that are more meaningful to us.” Normand’s band mates include Farideh Olsen and Allyson Reigh. The women have become known for their three-part harmonies, acoustic instrumentation and vintage look and sound inspired by the 1940s. Rosie & the Riveters released their debut album, Good Clean Fun!, in 2015. Since then, the group has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award and a Canadian Folk Music Award, and also received a Saskatchewan Arts Award in AS040908 Aaron 2016.

Normand said one objective for the new record was to write about topics that were meaningful to her and her band members. Another objective during the group’s creative phase was to write a lot “and see what comes out of it,” she said. Rosie & the Riveters did just that; nearly 40 songs were created in a cabin in northern Saskatchewan before the women travelled to Toronto to collaborate with Canadian songwriters such as Royal Wood and Matthew Barber. “We didn’t set out to write a feminist record at all. In fact, even when it was done, we were like, ‘Oh guys, I think our record is feminist,’ ” said Normand. “I think one of the creative challenges in our process was to discern when, and how, to be heartfelt and sensitive about these topics, and when, and how, to be cheeky and humorous, and funny,” she added. One of the new album’s 12 tracks, I Believe You, is about believing survivors of sexual assault. The band premiered its video for the single on Billboard, in the midst of the #MeToo movement. Other titles on the album, such as Gotta Get Paid, Ask a Man, I Wanna Be King and the title track, Ms. Behave, offer a glimpse into what the band has to say as women living in a man’s world. Many Canadians have also heard the

Saskatoon’s Rosie & the Riveters released a new album on April 6. (Photo by Crystal Skrupski from Joi Photography) new single Let ‘Em Talk, which has been listed on CBC Radio 2’s Top 20 for weeks. The tune – which includes the lyrics “I go high, they go low, won’t let them run my show” – is about “the importance of owning who I am and what I want to do and how I want to say things, no matter what people are going to say about me,” said Normand.

“There’s a certain confidence, I think, that we’re trying to inspire in people as well.” The band is currently on a North American tour that will see them perform in Saskatoon on May 11 at Third Avenue United Church. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go online to rosieandtheriveters.com.

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Remai Modern showcases work of controversial American artist Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express n late March, Remai Modern opened an exhibition showcasing the work of Jimmie Durham, an American artist also known for his role as an organizer for the American Indian Movement (AIM). Entitled Jimmie Durham: At the Center of the World, the first North American retrospective of Durham’s work will remain on display in Saskatoon until Aug. 12. Although Durham, now based in Europe, is predominantly a sculptor, his practice is wide-ranging and has also included drawing, collage, printmaking, painting, photography, video, performance and poetry. Durham describes himself as Cherokee, although questions have long surrounded his heritage. In 2017, for example, 10 Cherokee artists, curators and others disputed Durham’s Indigenous ancestry, in an editorial titled “Dear Unsuspecting Public, Jimmie Durham Is a Trickster.” In a piece published on March 7, 2018, The Art Newspaper wrote about how the opening of the Durham retrospective at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis “reignited a decades-long dispute over the artist’s self-identification as Native American” and discussed Durham within the context of appropriation: “How can artists responsibly use images that are not their own, especially when those images are tied to the history of another culture? And how can museums display such work while respectfully engaging with marginalized communities?”

Remai Modern is aware of the debates the exhibition has sparked around identity, representation and appropriation, and part of the museum’s mission is to bring the work of thought-provoking international artists to Saskatoon, Gregory Burke, Remai Modern’s executive director and CEO, wrote in a director’s statement for the exhibition. “Durham self-identifies as Cherokee, but has been clear that his own identity is not the subject of his work. He does not, and has not sought to, belong to any of the federally recognized and historical Cherokee tribes in the United States, which as sovereign nations determine their own citizenship,” Burke wrote. “Self-determination and cultural authority are imperative for nations striving to regain control over their own narratives. Many artists and scholars have expressed concerns that Durham’s identity – at times overtly emphasized by museums, galleries and critics – has been tokenized in a field where Indigenous artists and voices are often marginalized and misrepresented. These are valid contentions, and pose important questions about institutional frameworks and responsibilities.” Lyndon J. Linklater, Remai Modern’s Indigenous relations advisor, also wrote a statement on the exhibition that, like Burke’s, was published on the museum’s website. Linklater stated that Remai Modern is showcasing Durham’s work “because he is a brilliant artist and his work needs to be shared.” “As per our vision: Remai Modern is a thought leader and direction-setting art

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SASKATOONEXPRESS - April 9-15, 2018 - Page 16 (Continued from page 15) Jimmie Durham has a long-standing relationship with Canada and the Hammer Museum was keen for the exhibition to travel to Canada. Sandra Guimarães, Remai Modern’s director of programs and chief curator, and I jumped at the chance to bring this important show to a Canadian audience. Even before the museum opened, the Hammer Museum was confident in Remai Modern’s ability to showcase this exhibition to its fullest potential. Express: Why did Remai Modern want to showcase Jimmie Durham’s work? Burke: We wanted to share the first North American retrospective of Durham’s artistic practice, which spans more than 50 years, with Saskatchewan residents and Canada as a whole. With close to 175 objects, viewers get an in-depth view of how he explored many different mediums, from sculpture and video to performance and poetry. The exhibition is simultaneously critical of how society operates and full of Durham’s signature sense of humour. His works frequently combine unexpected objects. In this exhibition you can find pieces of trash, a car bumper, driftwood and a dirty shirt, just to name a few. The retrospective was also chosen because of Durham’s longstanding relevance to Canadian artists, curators and scholars. Beginning in the 1980s, Durham has been featured in a number of significant exhibitions, symposia and publications in Canada. His work has been featured at the Museum of Civilization and the National Gallery of Canada. Remai Modern’s new adjunct curator, Gerald McMaster, was actually the first person to bring Durham’s work to Canada. Since then, Durham has become better known here than in the United States, where he was born. Express: Although Durham has self-identified as Cherokee, there have been long-standing questions about his TA040909 Tammy heritage. How would you describe the

Jimmie Durham’s work, which has been the subject of controversy, is on display at the Remai Modern. (Photo by Blaine Campbell.) role of cultural identity in his work? Burke: While he self-identifies as Cherokee, Durham has been clear that his own identity is not the subject of his work. We are aware of the debate around Durham’s identity, both from those who support his position and those who don’t. As a museum we don’t feel it’s our role to declare his identity, but we hope our programming can help facilitate some of these important and interesting conversations. Durham has long stood in solidarity with Indigenous peoples. His work is critical of colonialism, often addressing issues of identity, state violence, racial stereotyping and commodification

of culture. He worked for the American Indian Movement in the 1970s, including as the first executive director of AIM’s International Treaty Council. Express: What types of responses has the exhibition received so far in Saskatoon? Burke: More than 400 people attended our members’ preview of the exhibition on the Saturday before its official opening. It was wonderful to see people engage with the work. Our talk the following day by curator Anne Ellegood was also well-attended. People have responded to the work with curiosity, enthusiasm and positivity overall. We look forward to

continuing our exploration of this work over the exhibition’s run, in the gallery spaces and through our lecture and film series connected to the show. Express: What three adjectives would you use to describe the exhibition? Why? Burke: Compelling, inventive and multifaceted. One only needs to step into the gallery spaces to see why Durham’s work fits those three descriptors. Never content to stick to one format, he constantly strives to explore new art styles and themes, constantly pushing his own boundaries and encouraging viewers to do the same.

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Guitarist Ken Whiteley returns to Saskatoon with The Beulah Band Ned Powers Saskatoon Express en Whiteley was 12 years old and learning to play the guitar when he had the opportunity, a year later, to attend the Mariposa Folk Festival the first time it was being held at Maple Leaf Stadium in Toronto. “My brother, Chris, and I were there and this whole music world unfolded before us,” said Whiteley. “There was a Friday night Canadian opener with young artists like Gordon Lightfoot and Buffy Sainte-Marie. And then some special moments the next day. Two great blues artists, Reverend Gary Davis and Mississippi John Hurt, had never met until that night and they did some songs together. Skip James, another American black artist, had never played in front of a white audience in his life. “It was an unbelievable experience and I knew I wanted to be in music. And it wasn’t long before I was, playing with my brother and then being a member of the Original Sloth Band.” In a rather remarkable career, he has toured with children’s artists like Raffi, played with Pete Seeger at Mariposa, played the blues with John Hammond. Most of all, he has been the producer of almost 150 albums, again a reflection of the diversity of his musical tastes. That number of albums translates into sales of about eight million. Whiteley will be leading The Beulah Band of Toronto on April 19 at 8 p.m. at The Bassment, home of the Saskatoon Jazz Society. Featured will be Rosalyn Dennet, a fiddler and vocalist, Gord Mullet on bass and Rob McLaren, a “Red Deer boy who came to Toronto to learn jazz and became a banjo player.” Shortly after Whiteley started going to the Mariposa Festival, “I was volunteering. I joined the board of directors and was strongly influenced by Estelle Klein. By 1976, I was programming some of the festival. By 1978, I was the artistic director. I decided soon afterwards I’d rather be playing than scheduling events. But I still had a hand in the Mariposa schools program,” said Whiteley. He toured with Raffi, the Canadian star, for 11 years, playing in some big American halls. “For me, it was really Raffi’s sincerity that gave him that amazing connection with children. I started with him in 1976 and not long ago, I had the honour of playing in his 40th anniversary show.” He also worked with Fred Penner, whose last album in Whiteley’s studio was called I Hear The Music, and with Sharon, Lois and Bram, who were also shining examples of the Canadian domination of the North American children’s music market. Whiteley was thrilled to play often with Hammond “who really took the AfricanAmerican musical form and made it his own. He always gave 100 per cent of himself. I played many dates with him and he came up to Toronto once so I could produce one of his albums.” Whiteley played with the legendary Seeger in 1996 at Massey Hall, in Toronto, years after first seeing him at Mariposa. “He was the master of getting audiences to sing along with him. As a performer, it’s all about making the connection with the au-

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MUSIC APRIL 12

Stephen Fearing of Victoria returns with a repertoire from 10 critically-acclaimed discs, excellent guitar work and engaging storytelling. He started his career with the super roots group, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. He’s won national awards for his album, Yellowjacket, in 2007 and Every Soul’s a Sailor in 2017. 8 p.m. The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. Tickets $25 for SJS members, $34 for non-members.

APRIL 13 The Joel Grundahl Trio releases its new album, Off The Click, featuring the group’s signature jazz-rock fusion. The trio is known for melding jazz with modern music, and embracing creative improvisation in their work. Special guest Kyle Krysa and Distant Conversation. Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. at The Bassment. Tickets $20 and $25.

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APRIL 18

RESPITE STAYS

Brenly MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac are singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists who form Madison Violet. Their newest album, The Knight Sessions, is their eighth out of a studio. The two music partners have been together since 1999. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets $21 and $26.

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APRIL 21 The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents 9 and 3/4s, The Music of Harry Potter, at 7:30 p.m., TCU Place. Tickets $15 to $95; go to saskatoonsymphony.org. The SSO showcases music from the Harry Potter films and a few magical treats. Come dressed for a night at Hogwarts.

EVENTS APRIL 10 and 19

Seniors Tech Buddy Fairs: Presentations on financial fraud and Internet safety. One on one help with tech devices by students from local high schools. Learn how to use your APRIL 13 laptop, tablet, iPad, smartphone, iPhone or other device. The Saskatoon Children’s Choir presents “Sing!” — their April 10 at St. Joseph High School. 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. spring concert at 7:30 p.m., Knox United Church. Tickets registration/check-in. 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. financial fraud available at McNally Robinson Booksellers and at the door. and Internet safety presentations. 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Reserved seating. www.saskatoonchildrenschoir.org. one-on-one help with technology by high school students. April 19 at Bishop James Mahoney High School. 10 a.m. to APRIL 13 The board of directors of the Saskatoon Native Circle Min- 10:30 a.m. registration/check-in. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. istry welcomes everyone to a steak night and silent auction financial fraud and Internet safety presentations. 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. one on one help with technology by high on at 6 p.m. at Mulberry’s Restaurant. Call Sharon at 306-978-9577 for tickets: $25. Support the food program, school students. $10 fee to cover administration costs. To counselling and art program at the mission on 20th Street. register phone: 306-652-2255 or email admin@scoa.ca or in-person at Saskatoon Council On Aging in the Saskatoon APRIL 14 Field House. Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys from CharlotteAPRIL 13-15 town were winners of the 2014 East Coast Music award for a roots traditional recording. MacKeeman is well-known for Artists’ Workshop: 28th Annual Art Show and Sale at Grace Westminster Church Auditorium (505 10th St. his fiddling and his energetic step dancing. It’s a band of East Saskatoon). April 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 14 multi-instrumentalists. 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets $23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 15 from noon to 4 p.m. and $28. Presented by Margaret Bremner, Molly Clark, Jean Dudley, APRIL 14-15 Lorraine Khachatourians, Monika Kinner-Whalen, Val Station Singers presents Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Liv- Miles, Paige Mortensen, Valerie Munch, Gail Prpick, Sharing and water themed songs. Featuring Duff Warkentin con- ron Schoenfeld, Kathleen Slavin, Marilyn Weiss and Cindy ductor, Sharryl Riekman accompanist, and the Station EnWright. For further information see https://artistsworksemble. April 14, 7:30 p.m. at Rosthern Mennonite Church, shop.ca and https://www.facebook.com/artistsworkshopRosthern. April 15, 7:30 p.m. at Grace Westminster Church, saskatoon/ Saskatoon. Tickets available at Station Arts Centre, McNally ***** Robinson Books and from choir members. Prairie River Artists, Show and Sale, Albert Community Centre (Clarence and 11th, South). April 13 from 6:30 to 9 APRIL 15 p.m. April 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 15th 11am to Lisa Brokop, who delivered a knockout tribute show to 4:30pm. Wheelchair accessible, free, refreshments. Patsy Cline a year ago, is back with a tribute to country music’s legendary ladies like Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, APRIL 14 Barbara Mandrell and Emmylou Harris. A 7:30 start in a Flea market from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Western Develrare Sunday performance at The Bassment. Tickets $34 opment Museum. Free admission, The event is sponsored AS040918 Aaron by the Pioneer Threshermen’s Club of the WDM. and $44.

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By RJ Currie ou see Team Canada skip Brad Gushue at the Ford Worlds in Sin City chapping off a Scottish rock and staying for two? As they say: What “chaps in” in Vegas, stays in Vegas. • Scott Foster, accountant by day and Blackhawks emergency goalie, stoned the Jets for 14 minutes in his NHL debut. Not sure if he’s a CPA, but he gave a good account of himself. • Scientists say China’s Tiangong 1 space station was spinning out of control as it came crashing back to earth. Check that –– that was the Toronto Raptors blowing their six-game lead. • Congrats to coach Jay Wright and the Villanova Wildcats on their second NCAA men’s basketball championship in three years. Can’t wait for the movie: The Wright Stuff. • Tiger Woods’ fans were reportedly so rabid at Bay Hill, they surrounded him when he stopped to use portable toilets. One or more probably shouted, “Get in the hole!” • This just in from the Notre Dame women’s basketball team: a prayer is now worth three points. • Dwight Howard notched the NBA’s first 30-point, 30-rebound game in 36 years. He’s set to tie Wilt Chamberlain’s mark if he can repeat the feat — 123 more times. • A Red Sox vs Yankees series is in the works for London in 2019. Brits just got a preview as Aaron Judge hit a homer in Yankee Stadium that landed beside Big Ben. • “Eureka” is often defined as a cry of triumph. Except among Notre Dame basketball fans, where it’s now “Arike!” • I just added two more entries to my 50-sheet binder of blank paper. It’s where I record all of MLB’s stupid unwritten rules. • Note to round one commentators at the Masters: Nobody cares if Tiger Woods is AS040912 Aaron “fully engaged.” We care if his glutes are.

• Before the Miami Open, U.S. Open champ Sloane Stephens had won just three matches. Her boyfriend, MLS star Jozy Altidore, only wishes he could put the ball into the net so often. RJ’s Groaner of the Week China’s skip at the men’s curling championships, Dejia Zou, couldn’t score with last rock in giving up three straight steals against Sweden. It was Dejia Zou all over again.

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The Crossmount Experience Centre has moved and is now located at #3 Fortingall Road at Crossmount. We are still in the process of settling in and our phone number remains the same. If you are on site and have any questions, pop by to see if anyone is at the Centre or give us a call as we are often close by.

The Village at Crossmount is a 55+ aging-in-place community where maintenance inside and outside of your home is taken care of for you. Independent houses are available in five sizes and snow removal, landscaping and garbage/recycling pick-up are included. All homes are designed for safe, comfortable living with in-home health services available. Houses are on city water and are pet friendly. Crossmount is located five kilometres south of Saskatoon on Lorne Avenue (Highway 219). We truly are Saskatchewan’s newest village with the postal address of Crossmount. Here you can find solid community values and spirit. Located close enough to the city for easy access to amenities, without losing the ability to breathe deeply of the prairie air and clearly see the stars at night. For further information about the Crossmount community or to book a personal tour, please email hheimann@crossmountvillage.ca or phone 306-374-9890.

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