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Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express reg Jockims needed to check a number of boxes before accepting the first coach and general manager roles of the Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). “Will it fit together in my life, with my family, with where I’m at?” Check. Check. Check. Jockims has been around basketball for most of his life, including 22 years at the University of Saskatchewan — as a player, assistant coach and then head coach. He

left the program with a record 198 wins as the head coach and reached the pinnacle of success in 2010 when the Huskies won the Canadian Interuniversity Sports national championship. He left in 2011 to take a teaching position with the Saskatoon Public School Division, and to spend more time with his family. Jockims has had a foray into the pro ranks. He was an assistant coach with the league-champion Saskatoon Slam in 1993, and played a couple of games for the Saskatoon Storm. He’s excited about the opportunity to

coach and manage the Rattlers. “The first of anything is awesome,” Jockims said, adding he is looking forward to putting his fingerprints on the Rattlers and helping establish a winning culture in Saskatoon. He was recruited by Joe Raso, the CEBL’s director of player personnel. The two go back to when Jockims was with the Huskies and Raso coached at McMaster. “He said, ‘Hey, what are you doing right now? There is a new league starting up and we’d like to reach out to you to gauge your interest.” (Continued on page 8)

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CKOM’s Wray Morrison or read this?” and I were talking not too long It wasn’t the most mature thing ago about the good old days I have ever done, but he started when there were tons of people it. And it led to a feud that was in sports departments in the Hatfield and McCoy-esque. city. I was lucky to be one of Wray rightfully pointed out them for 12 years. that there are fewer of us in the Back in the late 1970s business and we should all get and into the 1980s, we had along. hockey drafts and a baseball He’s right; I’m sorry, Roger. draft before they became all ***** the rage. We had a media slow A newspaper correction from pitch team, a softball team and 1969: “Re your comment in the Editor a hockey team. We’d play at Buckley-Vidal story: George sports days in small communiSanders didn’t divorce me, I ties. divorced him.” — Zsa Zsa Gabor The guys on television were the celebri***** ties in the group. Dennis Beyak, who now I stumbled upon something on the Interbroadcasts Winnipeg Jets games, was the net that I thought was interesting — a list of face of the team and a pretty good chucker. words for selecting your name if you were Members of the media haven’t always a blues singer. Using your first, middle and gotten along though. Some of it was com- last initial, a person would be matched to a petitive and some childish. name. There are 26 names in each category. Wray recalled a feud between STV — My initials are CBH. now Global —and the StarPhoenix in the Based on that, my blues name would early 1990s. Roger Millions, then of STV, be Sticky Money Rivers. How cool is that? made a promotional ad that slagged the SP. My colleague Dan Senick is DSS, so his Roger had a flashy highlights package name comes up — aptly — as Old Bad Boy and asked if people would rather watch that Davis. Another colleague, Aaron Shutra, is or read two pages of the StarPhoenix sports AJS. He would be Fat Fingers Davis. Fat section. He was waving a paper in the air, Fingers and Old Bad Boy could tour as the as I recall. Davis brothers. We weren’t happy. I wish I could share the complete list Wray said the StarPhoenix retaliated by with you. It’s easy to find using a Google running a photo of Roger looking really search. goofy. It was easy to do; freeze the TV ***** screen and take a picture. I recently heard a segment on the radio I confessed to Wray that I was the one about people’s seating preferences in cabs. who did it. The caption was something like, Is it front seat or back seat when you are “would you rather watch 30 minutes of that travelling alone? I have always thought it

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Rosie & the Riveters will be the closing act at the Heritage Festival of Saskatoon. (Photo by Crystal Skrupski)

Heritage Festival Sharing Our Stories theme of this year’s event Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express haring Our Stories is the theme of this year’s Heritage Festival of Saskatoon. You know the saying that everybody has a story? There will be hundreds of stories told at the festival. It is bound to happen when you get approximately 3,000 people spending parts of five hours together at the Western Development Museum. The many exhibitors setting up shop have their stories to be told, but are anxious to hear those from people in attendance. That, in essence, is how the theme was chosen, said festival co-ordinator Raeanne Van Beek. “We have lots of different activities that are happening this year which I feel have given our festival that little bit extra compared to other years,” she said. One of those was getting Rosie & the Riveters to perform. They share stories through their music, Van Beek pointed out. Their 2018 album, Ms. Behave, is a great example. “Rosie & the Riveters never planned to get political. But opening a newspaper or watching the news these days made it impossible to see the status of women around the world and stay silent,” it says on the group’s website. Ms. Behave was the result — “folk anthems that a paint a portrait of a woman’s AS012804 Aaron voice in a man’s world.”

Van Beek said they are a perfect fit. And it didn’t hurt that she and committee members are huge fans. “It was a little bit of a dream to have them perform at the festival, and we managed to make it happen. We’re excited, and that they have stories to share also falls in nicely with our main theme this year.” Among the others on the entertainment list are Daniel Gervais, a two-time Canadian grand master fiddle champion, and Neil and Nancy Stubbs. Neil was recently presented with the award for 2018 International Acoustic Instrumentalist by the Country Gospel Music Association (CGMA)in Branson, Missouri. “On the Boomtown Stage, in addition to cultural performances, it’s a top-notch lineup as far as I’m concerned,” Van Beek said. Among exhibitors, Van Beek mentioned how pleased committee members are by the number of francophone organizations that will be represented. She said it was a bit of a coup to get the Smarter Science Better Buildings program at the festival. “It is geared toward students in Grade 7 and it is usually only offered through the schools. We have it open to the public for two hours at our festival. This is huge because the public never gets to see this.” It is described on its website as being a two-hour, hands-on program: “Students explore the concepts of heat and temperature through the practical application of

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making our homes more energy efficient.” Another organization that will be at the festival is the Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society (SHFS). The mission of the society is to help promote and inspire the sharing of history and historic knowledge throughout Saskatchewan. The SHFS will be raising awareness about the organization and what it does. The organization has a magazine — Folklore — and a collection of historic photos that will be displayed at the festival. Kristin Enns-Kavanagh, executive director of SHFS, said the magazine is a place for people to share personal stories. “It is a great way to get that really fine-grained window into the history of people’s actual experiences and communities; the things they personally experience.” (Information on submitting is at www.shfs.ca.) Enns-Kavanagh will be doing a couple of presentations in partnership with the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan. She will focus on building intercultural competence and discuss how to make organizations and heritage societies more diverse. “There is a way to help people be a bit more inclusive. We have a lot of museums in this province and it’s really important to have all of our organizations that promote heritage to be welcoming to all the different people that live in Saskatchewan. “People really want to be welcoming,

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Threats, logic will not persuade teens to don parkas

y son refuses to wear a kids milling around outside the winter coat to school, school: approximately one in 10 and I have turned into kids wear a winter coat. Everymy mother. one else is wearing hoodies. Every day, he stubbornly Kids, what if there’s a fire wears a hoodie and rolls his eyes drill? Or an actual fire? like I just might be the dumbest Confused and looking for person on the planet for suggestanswers, I did what any normal ing he add an additional layer. person does in that situation. I And it’s not for lack of having turned to the Internet. Specificaldecent, modern winter apparel, ly, I Googled “why don’t teenagand that of his own choosing. ers wear winter coats?” and Columnist He certainly has enjoyed both learned that pundits and parents of those luxuries, but it makes alike have been pondering this no difference. As he heads out the door in a question for years, in reputable publications hoodie so flimsy that it makes my maternal like the Huffington Post, the Washington instincts reverberate with outrage, I call Post and the Toronto Star. There was even after him, “But what if there’s a fire drill?!” an entire page dedicated to the topic on just like my mom used to holler at me. the website of a Cleveland-based doctor’s That said, I’m quite certain I wore a par- office. ka in the winter time, even in Grade 9 – that The Toronto Star article helpfully quoted awful year where you’re transitioning from Kevin Nadal, an assistant professor of not quite a child to not quite a grownup. It’s psychology at John Jay College of Criminal a time when our own identity, and ability to Justice in New York City, who said “(teenrelate to it, is as vague and confusing as an age) boys at this stage are dealing with episode of the third season of Fargo (such a developing their masculinity. So in many disappointment). ways, toughing it out by not wearing warm I wore a parka also because I walked to enough clothes may be a way for them to school — sometimes backwards, uphill, appear manly.” through six-foot snowdrifts, if memory Right. Nothing screams masculinity like serves. your goose-pimpled, shivering calves under But dropping my son off at school in your shorts in Saskatchewan in January, my nice warm SUV, heated seats toasting boys. our bums, I noticed something about the In 2014, the Huffington Post went right

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to the source, asking teenagers directly to explain themselves. Before I continue though, we should note this is the U.K.’s Huffington Post, and these are British teenagers. I lived in England for years and can say with confidence it really doesn’t get that cold there, though anything approaching the zero Celsius mark basically causes them to call out their army and impose martial law until it warms up again. “Some reckon coats are boring (‘almost as bad as slippers,’ said one in disgust), look horrible and spoil the line of their outfits,” explained the Huffington’s U.K. writer. “Others protest that coats are too bulky and they get fed up with carrying them around all day, especially when there aren’t any lockers at school.” OK, well, there are plenty of lockers in Saskatoon high schools (and I’m pretty sure there are in British schools too, but whatever), so ignore that last point. And my son has one, and only one, sense of personal style, which consists of joggers (the new fancy name for elastic-waist jeans… because what could be cooler than elasticwaist jeans?) and a t-shirt. I fail to see how a warm jacket would spoil the most mundane outfit on earth, but what do I know. Desperate for better answers, I turned to that Cleveland doctor’s office. Comfortingly, the title at the top of his webpage read, “Help your adolescent make a good decision about weather protection.” A “good TA012816 Tammy

decision?” So sensible! Perhaps there’s hope after all. “Rather than nagging your teen, belittling their choice or playing the authority card, Dr. Giuliano recommends talking to your teen about the importance of staying warm, staying healthy and remaining injury-free,” reads the article. “Tell your teens about the effects of frostbite and how quickly it can set in.” Ohhhhhhhhh. Now I get it, and boy do I feel silly. I simply need to talk to my testosterone-laden teenaged boy about why he’s a dumbass who shouldn’t want to be hospitalized with hypothermia after being forced to stand outside in his hoodie watching his school burn down. (There are several flaws in that statement, starting with the fact that in the event of an actual fire, I’m pretty sure teachers aren’t going to let kids go to their lockers first to get a coat before exiting a smoky inferno, but just give me this one.) Why didn’t I think of that? I guess the key takeaway from my research into this burning issue is that kids everywhere do silly things, and that in a world where teens face challenges I never dreamed of in high school, I should pick my battles. That’s fine, but I’ll be doing it wearing a sensible, down-filled parka, my muffled arguments barely audible through the scarf I’ve wrapped 14 times around my head. I’m cool like that. Just ask my mom.

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ring sizings, chain repair and claw replacement, as well as more extensive work: “We can make your grandmother’s engagement ring look like new again,” Darcy said. Sometimes, that’s not possible, depending on age or damage. If that’s the case, the Powell group works with K.M. Paulson, who can rework the piece — “identical to the original, or updated to a new design,” said Ken. Ken is also a custom jewellery designer and manufacturer of 40-plus years’ experience. He creates one-of-a-kind wedding and engagement rings, and special occasion jewelry such as anniversary tributes, pendants and earrings. As the shops’ motto goes, “You’re always in the right place” for all jewelry repair and manufacture. “It’s worth it to climb those stairs,” said Darcy. “But we’ll do the stairs five times a day for you.” And in a few weeks, “come see our brand-new, beautiful elevator,” said Randy. “Then we’ll wind up our new fitness sideline.”

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Could the same thing haps it possible that we can pen here? It may have already learn from the mistakes of started. Certainly, Albertans others? Or is it human nature believe the federal government to make the same mistakes, doesn’t give a squat about what believing we will have a better has happened to the industry outcome? and economy of their province, I succumbed to the lure of although federal governments family, friends and warmer very much enjoyed the benefits weather and broke my promise of Alberta’s success over the not to travel the United States decades. as long as Trump was president. Having enjoyed a decade While recently visiting Canadiof prosperity, moving from a ans wintering in Arizona, I was Columnist have-not to a have province, warned not to engage in political Saskatchewan is now suffering from a bad conversation with the locals because that commodities market and battling with a state is Trump country. federal government that seems not to care Whether I spoke with Canadians or about our plight. Then again, both provinces Americans, people, especially Canadians, cautiously tried to ferret out whether or not have relatively low populations and are not vote-rich areas. you were a Trump supporter. If you were It was disconcerting to read through the a non-supporter and it seemed that another person was in Trump’s camp, the conversa- national media that all political parties are busy wooing Quebec in preparation for tion was curtailed because his supporters the next election, and Quebec’s premier is tend to be aggressive and volatile. In those instances, non-supporters simply sighed, ex- lengthening the list of obscene demands ercised a gentle eye-roll, and tried to change from the contenders. For struggling provinces, it is hard the subject. But somehow, it always came enough to swallow that Quebec gets the liback to Trump. However, many Americans who are not on’s share of the equalization payments and Trump supporters, will quietly express their financial support for industries like Bombardier, so knowing that all the political parties distaste and concern about what is hapare willing to give them more is beyond pening in their country. Americans are so divided on this president and his government annoying. But Quebec has a population base of 8.4 million people and all the political that lucid debate or discussion is out of the parties want that vote. Of course, vote-rich question. Ontario is the prize with a population of 14.1 What is even more amazing is that Trump supporters acknowledge that he is a million, and all federal governments work at liar, probably broke some laws, isn’t a nice keeping Ontario happy. With a national population of roughly guy, has alienated their democratic allies 37 million, and two provinces holding more and supports despotic autocrats, but they believe that he got the economy rolling. He than 50 per cent of the vote, political parties got those coal miners their jobs back, even pander to these two giants. It is easy to see if coal is harmful to the workers’ health and why areas of our country can feel disconthe environment. As for foreign interference nected from the mothership. It was this disparity of representation with their election, who cares? Their candidate won. Facts are irrelevant, and truth is a and perceived wealth between the states that fostered the resentment in America and trite notion from a bygone era. It doesn’t matter that the tax cuts meant led to the election of Trump. It seemed no matter how awful he was, he was still better that the rich got richer just as long as they than the status quo. got a little something too. As for national The Americans have a long history of security, they feel secure because they believe their mighty military is mightier than civil and human rights issues with their their enemies. It’s more important that their black community. We have some of the government keep those poor, downtrodden same issues with our Indigenous commualiens out of their country. Besides, they are nity. Like America, Canada had a majority armed and can defend themselves. white population rooted in Christianity. Like So how did Americans get there? America, Canada has a changing complexOver a lengthy period of time, many ion, and, like Americans, there is some angst areas of that country felt disenfranchised by their government. Governments of both among Canadians about immigration and stripes catered to the high-population, vote- the introduction of various cultural practices rich states at the expense of the smaller, less- and religious beliefs. We survived the vote on the separation affluent states. The rich were getting richer of Quebec from our nation and continue and the poor were getting poorer. More to struggle with East-West divisiveness, importantly, the complexion of America but we are not immune to the angst that was changing. It no longer looked whitecurrently has the United States in turmoil. bread and Christian. In the next election, I hope our political parties are carefully Make America Great Again (MAGA) may be replaced by Make America White Again watching what is happening with our neighbours and learning from their mistakes. (MAWA.)

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(Continued from page 3) “It’s getting to recognize we’re all connected and we’re all the same in some ways, but also cultures can be very different. A lot of those differences are very much below the surface. When you go to places like Folkfest, you will see the food, the beautiful costumes and the regalia. All these things you can see with your eyes, but there all kinds of cultural beliefs and ways of communicating that are under the surface and a little harder to see. “For example, communication styles can be vastly different. Some cultures are very direct. They will walk right up to and tell you exactly what they’re thinking. Another person will ask you a question two days after you did something that bothered them, because their style of communication is very indirect.” She said it is important to recognize

there are differences and is eager to talk with people about opportunities to bring people from different backgrounds and cultures together. Enns-Kavanagh said she is happy her organization has been an ongoing participant at the festival. “It is a wonderful way to meet people from Saskatoon and surrounding Saskatoon who are passionate about heritage and history; people who are really interested in that kind of thing and want to see what’s out there in terms of organizations and opportunities,” she said. “It is nice to meet those people and tell them what we do.” Van Beek is counting down the days to the festival. “I don’t know what it is, but this year it feels extra special.” The festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Feb. 3 at the Western Development Museum. There is no charge.

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he new food guide is out! The new with healthy food choices; not much guessfood guide is out! ing involved there, either. Perhaps we need If you think I’m heralding this news such an easy-to-digest thing, to help us with far too much exclamatory enthusiasm, make mealtime decisions; I don’t know. wait! Did you hear and/or see the media pig What I do wonder is if, for examout on the subject last week? You’d think ple, milk and meat were good for us they’d been news-starved for weeks. until last week, why aren’t they now? They feasted on the many implications of Food trends change constantly, as Health Canada’s new “plate” — now divided does the science around it. Is oatmeal into three healthy parts — and now, so will I. still the bomb? What about (gag) kale? Half of the plate is covered by “plenty of I found one list of food choices rated fruits and vegetables.” A quarter is devoted to in order of healthiness, and kale did not Columnist “eat protein foods.” (This sounds odd to me. appear anywhere. Asparagus was number Perhaps “eat foods containing protein?”) The one, by the way. final quarter suggests we “choose whole grain foods.” Who’s right about all this? Or is it simply that sciOff to the side is a glass, insisting you “make water entific advances are increasingly showing us the way? your drink of choice.” The entire graphic is loaded with I wonder about that, too. A few years ago, drinking red berries and broccoli, eggs, legumes and nuts, whole wheat wine was good for you. Not so much, now. pasta, brown bread and dark rice. I think there are two Being right is important. Eliminating meat and milk tiny cubes of cheese, but they might be tofu. Can’t tell. as food groups has certainly upset the related industries, There is also a fingerling of some sort of meat. I’d say it and beef is particularly under fire. People have been eattakes up one-eightieth of the plate. There is no chocolate ing fewer and fewer meals of beef over the last couple (whaaat!?) or ice cream or wine to be found. of decades or so; chicken consumption is up and pork is We also say bye-bye to the four food groups, portion stable, as I heard from the popular and knowledgeable sizes, and fruit juices — which, in the main, contain alfood professor Sylvain Charlebois on CBC. most as much sugar as candy. We are no longer expected I’m loath to eliminate the beef, and in my house, it to down two yummy glasses of milk per day. isn’t going to happen anyway. I live with a carnivore It appears Health Canada has finally caught up with barely disguised as an omnivore, who prefers his plants the times. The Food Guide, as I understand it, has not processed through the gut of a cow. If we live in a world been updated in 12 years. In that time, we’ve been inun- that needs protein, we probably also need to grow some dated with exhortations to eat more pulses (sadly, I can’t meat. abide lentils), drink more (a lot more) water, consume less The rangelands of Saskatchewan and Alberta will not beef, cut our sugar and salt intake, and (gag) chow down produce crops, and are, besides, carbon sinks and friendly multiple servings of the revolting green known as kale. habitats for many wee and not so wee creatures. Climate The new guide reflects all of these modern food concepts. change activists proclaim that cow farts are aggressively Absolutely, this new plate of food, presented in graphic changing our environment for the worse, and I suppose and colourful style, is easier to understand and avoids weigh- that’s possible, although I’d say other pollutants are much TA012818 Tammy ing and measuring at mealtime. Good. It is also covered more scary. Maybe, just saying, we should figure out

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* Canada’s Food Guide how to drive and fly less. (I’m totally guilty, too. Throwing it out there, though.) My point is that beef provides incredible nutrition, although perhaps eating a porterhouse every day is going too far. And dairy products also provide accessible nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamins and — yep — protein. That, to me, says they’re good for you. I’m not saying the new Food Guide plate is a bad thing; not at all. I’m just not convinced it adequately or fairly demonstrates all the food choices that contribute to a healthy body. Furthermore, if the Food Guide has been wrong all these years, how long will this one be right? Is it a matter of food science advancement, or changing tastes, trends and times? I’d say avoid the fast food window. Eat the best food you can afford (there’s another issue, perhaps for another day — affordability) when you’re hungry, and stop when you’re full. Cook at home, as much as possible. Then have a glass of wine, a scoop of ice cream, a square of chocolate, and enjoy the hell out of it.

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Instructor aims to support students with mental illnesses

By Shannon Boklaschuk lorie Tebbutt knows what it’s like to be a post-secondary student living with mental illness. Tebbutt, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) sessional lecturer, remembers when bipolar disorder left her “unable to function” for nearly two years during her PhD studies. She was too ill to complete her doctorate. Today, however, Tebbutt is healthy and is a thriving instructor in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Science. She was a 2018 recipient of the Sylvia Wallace Sessional Lecturer Award, which annually recognizes the important and essential contributions of sessional lecturers to the USask teaching community. “Becoming well has been both a long journey and is a daily choice,” said Tebbutt. “The cliché ‘it takes a village’ applies to those living with a mental illness. I have had that village: excellent psychiatric care, a loving family, wonderful, supportive friends, lovely housing and meaningful employment. “In 16 years of sessional teaching, I have never missed a class due to symptoms of my mood disorder. People can live with a serious mental illness and become well and excel.” Along with the Sylvia Wallace Ses-

sional Lecturer Award, Tebbutt received a $1,000 prize from the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning at USask. She decided to use the money to establish a bursary and a scholarship for undergraduate students with mental illnesses. “I want us, as a campus community, to begin to think differently about mental illness and functionality and acknowledge the strength, determination and resilience that some of our undergraduate students are living examples of,” Tebbutt said. As Tebbutt researched various undergraduate student awards, she found there was no award acknowledging students coping with mental health challenges. Tebbutt wanted to change that, noting many students on campus study while dealing with these diagnoses. “The current research and pharmacological advances in relation to the treatment of mental illnesses allow a number of students to pursue their academic goals,” she said. Tebbutt received scholarships during her graduate studies and knows what a difference the financial boost can make to a student. “I hope the awards will be a catalyst in the conversation about mental illness and functionality, on campus and beyond, about what is possible for students coping with and — in some cases — thriving despite

Glorie Tebbutt established a bursary and a scholarship for undergraduate University of Saskatchewan students with mental illnesses. (Photo by Chris Putnam) their living with a diagnosis of a mental illness,” she said. “While there is a positive shift in how we are talking about mental illness, the stigma remains so powerful. I want the awards to acknowledge, support and celebrate students who are coping with a mental illness as they pursue their post-secondary education. I hope the awards help us begin to talk about, recognize and celebrate what is possible and what is already taking place.”

Thanks to Tebbutt’s generosity, two new funds have been created to support USask students who have been diagnosed with mental illnesses: the Resilience Bursary, which provides financial support, and the Resilience Scholarship, which rewards academic achievement. Donations can be made to these funds at donate.usask.ca. (Shannon Boklaschuk is a communications officer in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan.)

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or the past several years, the Discovery Channel has been broadcasting programs on trappers and people who live a sustainable lifestyle in Alaska or the Yukon. I enjoy these programs because there was a time in my life when this was my reality. I feel so fortunate to have grown up on a trap line. I believe my creativity started early in life simply because I had no obstacles or disColumnist tractions limiting my imagination. As an eight-year-old boy, the only friends I had were my dog, the flying squirrels and the shadows that shape-shifted before my eyes. My parents and I stayed on the trap line all year round. I didn’t know of an outside world. The summers were my favourite and most memorable times. Our main cabin was by a lake which meant my dog and I would go swimming. I had hooks and a long fishing line which I would attach to three poles. I let the hooks hang in the water, hoping to catch a fish. I had no fishing rod, so I had to pull a Tom Sawyer and bury my poles into the ground, weighed down by rocks. While the hooks were doing their job, I would chase flying squirrels. I had a slingshot I would fire toward a tree where I saw flying squirrels. The squirrels didn’t actually fly, but glided from tree to tree. They had these wing-type flaps and they would spread their wings like they had a cape. How incredible would it be to do that, I would think to myself. I would run back to my fishing lines to see if any of the poles had moved. If the poles hadn’t, I would play hide and seek with the shadows. Since I had no outside influences, there were no monsters, zombies or even werewolves. We had no werewolves, but we had real wolves. In our secondary camps, I would hear the wolves howling. Sometimes they would get close to the camp and our dogs were always ready for a battle. But as long as there was a huge fire burning, the wolf pack would stay away. One winter, probably the harshest winter we had, my dad and I got caught between the main cabin and an overnight camp. The winds were blowing so hard my dad a hard time trying to build a lean-to with evergreen branches. Somehow, with a little help from me, we managed to build a shelter. There was a fire in the middle and branches on the ground covered with tarps and blankets. I had a great sleep. Once we saw an elk on an ice-covered lake. The elk was on its side with blood all around it. As we got closer, the elk started to move. We watched as the elk seemed to be gliding on top of the ice. It took a few minutes, but my dad finally saw a wolverine dragging the animal closer to the shore.

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The wolverine was underneath the elk and literally carrying the elk on its back. In the Cree language we call a wolverine ma-he-kun, which basically means superior or alpha. This is not superior in a good way and alpha in a very evil way. A wolverine is an animal for which I have the highest respect. I slowly walked back to the fishing poles I had set up. As I got closer, I noticed one of my poles was missing. I quickly glanced around and thought I must have caught a fish and it pulled my pole along. Then I looked under some brush and noticed my pole. I tugged and realized it was caught on something. I started to pull on the line and there was a huge whitefish attached to the line. Quickly, I pulled the fish in and took it home. My mom and dad couldn’t believe the size of the fish. That night we had an aweHours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm some meal with the fish Sat: 10am-4pm

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Rattlers plan to have local flavour on roster

(Continued from page 1) ockims met with Lee Genier, the Rattlers president and chief operating officer, and a deal was struck. “The organization is exceptional; they have everything really well set up, really well organized and a good business plan. The people I am going to get a chance to work with are awesome people, so those are all big checkmarks in terms of building that foundation.” Genier said the team did an exhaustive search for a coach and GM before finding one in the city. “We had coaches from all over the world approach us.” He said Greg’s success as a coach and his roots in the community won out. “It was a great decision,” Genier said. Jockims’ first challenge will be filling a 10-player roster. He likes the fact each roster will have seven Canadians. “That is one of the things that attracted me to the position, as well. There are some players that I have worked with in the past that I certainly will reach out to again. Being able to work with them again is something that was exciting to me.” He wouldn’t drop any names, but wouldn’t it be grand if Michael Linklater could work Rattlers ball into his stellar 3-on-3 schedule? He would help fill seats at SaskTel Centre. Genier said the team wants local talent. “Everybody loves to see a hometown player, right? We are in the people business as well. I can’t wait to make those first announcements.” Jockims said he is looking for a certain type of player. “You have to get talent in here and the quality of people in. So not only do they have to be talented AS012815 Aaronplayers, they have to

fit our community and they have to be good people.” Each team will have a four-player reserve list. Those spots will go to players in Saskatoon and area. There will be a draft of Canadian players in March. Raso has been compiling a list of Canadians who are playing abroad and will be coming home for the summer. “The intent of the league is to have really good parity, so (the league) wants to have a draft so there is a balance in terms of the Canadian talent,” Jockims said. There are six teams in the league. Besides the Rattlers, teams are housed in Hamilton, Edmonton, Abbotsford, Guelph and St. Catharines. Jockims said there are differences in and similarities to coaching at the pro level compared with a university program. “As a university coach, you coach about 20 per cent of the time. The rest of the time is managing, recruiting, making sure guys are going to class, raising money for scholarships and all those things. The peripheral stuff is not included in this job. I can focus on what kind of player do we need in here and how are we going to get him in there.” He has a straightforward philosophy for building a winning team. “You need people involved in your organization that are going to put the team first and not be concerned about their own personal stats and accomplishments. Another thing you need is people who are going to work hard. The third thing you need is people who are going to persevere through the challenges of the first year in the league.” He said there is a buzz in the community about the league. The Rattlers home

Greg Jockims (left) and Lee Genier were all smiles at the news conference where it was announced that Jockims will be the coach and general manager of the Rattlers. (Photo by Cam Hutchinson) opener is May 9. The team plays 10 games at home and 10 on the road. “I think a lot of people are talking about it. There is a pretty large basketball community or sport community that likes to be involved in these types of things. The quality of the marketing group they have for the Rattlers and the league in general is really going to enhance the excitement and continue to build. “Our challenge is to make sure we put a quality product on the court; not only good people involved, but we need to have a high-quality team and some really talented players. When you have a good product, people get excited about that.” Genier noted that the players will live in Saskatoon. “It will be great to have them here. At

the end of the day, they are the face of the team.” He said he gets about 15 emails a day from players from around the basketball world. They’re coming from players in various pro leagues, as well some who have played in the NBA. “I am looking forward to making some of those exciting announcements with Greg.” Jockims is ready to go. “I wasn’t going to tackle this job and this challenge without knowing I could really do a good job. So I had to reach out to some players, and everybody was excited. “It’s really hard to turn down an opportunity like this, and I wanted to make sure I was ready again to do a really good job and I think I am.”

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Chefs’ Gala celebrates 10 years of good cooking

Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express popular local event that combines food and the arts is marking its 10th anniversary. The Chefs’ Gala & Showcase, which will be held on Feb. 9 this year, was originally designed to celebrate the Saskatoon Chefs’ Association’s annual awards night. Over the years, however, the fundraiser evolved into an evening of fine food, awards and performances from some of Saskatoon’s best independent arts groups, including Ritornello Chamber Music Festival, Live Five Independent Theatre and Little Opera On the Prairie (LOOP). LOOP’s Anastasia Winterhalt, who is married to Chef Anthony McCarthy from The Saskatoon Club, said “it’s pretty great” for the event to hit the decade mark. “I remember when my husband came up with the idea for the Chefs’ Gala, and he really had this idea that you need to be able to bring people together,” said Winterhalt. “We want to showcase what we can do and have a great evening – like a really good, fun night. And I’m just thrilled that it’s still around.” This year, the Chefs’ Gala & Showcase will feature seven courses, with performances from the arts groups to be presented between them. Founded in 2012 by Winterhalt, LOOP offers opera in a variety of for-

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mats and creates opportunities for local singers. Live Five Independent Theatre, which is now in its 15th season, provides a support structure for theatre artists to create their own work opportunities and encourages collaboration between established and emerging artists. Ritornello Chamber Music Festival, which was started more than a decade ago by University of Saskatchewan Department of Music alumni Carissa Klopoushak and Jacqueline Woods, is held annually in May in downtown Saskatoon. “The money raised from Chefs’ Gala is a quarter of our operating budget,” said Woods. “The money allows us to push the envelope of performance. All three of our arts organizations create opportunities for the next generation of performers, making sure Saskatoon’s arts scene remains vibrant and healthy.” The 2019 Chefs’ Gala & Showcase will offer a mentorship opportunity to culinary students from Saskatchewan Polytechnic as they work alongside some of the city’s top chefs. The evening’s menu includes crayfish bisque from Todd Clark of Boffins; a roasted beet salad from Eliot Lang of Prairieland Park; albacore ceviche from Anthony McCarthy of The Saskatoon Club; gin and tonic sorbet from Joseph Jackson of Oliv; peppercorn-smoked Canadian beef striploin from Layne Ardell of Prairie Meats; espresso torte with aerated white chocolate ganache from Scott Torgerson

The Chefs’ Gala will be held Feb. 9 at the World Trade Center Saskatoon at Prairieland Park. (Photo by David Stobbe) of The Radisson Hotel; and a tasting of world cheeses from Saputo from Chris Hill of Taste Group. Winterhalt said the event offers attendees the opportunity to meet the chefs who lead the foodie culture in Saskatoon as well as experience art forms they may not see regularly. “The event itself has grown into its own over the years and, of course, having Prairie Meats come on as a title sponsor has had a huge impact on the production value for our night,” she said. The theme for the 2019 Chefs’ Gala & Showcase is the Oscars, and the red

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he second half of SaskaTWENTY THOUSAND toon’s 2018-19 theatre seaLEAGUES UNDER son is now in full swing, THE SEA and many of the city’s upcoming PERSEPHONE THEATRE plays feature family-friendly fare FEB. 1 – 3 or comedy. Here’s a closer look at Persephone Theatre is a few of these feel-good shows. publicly presenting Twenty THE LITTLE PRINCE Thousand Leagues Under the LA TROUPE DU JOUR Sea, a show for both children JAN. 30 – FEB. 3 and adults, from Feb. 1 -3. La Troupe du Jour is offerThere will also be school shows ing a show for all ages with The from Jan. 29 – Feb. 1. YXETheatre Little Prince, an adaptation of Twenty Thousand Leagues Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s celUnder the Sea is a stage adapebrated work. The novella, which was voted tion, by Craig Francis and Rick Miller, of the best book of the 20th century in France the epic adventure story presented in Jules and is the most translated book in the Verne’s classic science-fiction novel. The French language, is primarily considered to production is being billed by Persephone as be a book for children. However, it is also a “multisensory experience with eye-popknown for having deeper meanings as it ping projections and interactive audience tells the story of a little boy who travels the technology.” universe. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea La Troupe du Jour is a professional, not- will run in Rawlco Radio Hall at the Remai for-profit organization that is dedicated to Arts Centre. Tickets are $19-$29, and a famthe development of French-language theatre ily pack is $80 (two adults and two children). in Saskatchewan. La Troupe du Jour’s To purchase tickets, go online to persephoneproduction of The Little Prince will feature theatre.org or call 306-384-7727. surtitles when it is presented at Studio 914 THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN from Jan. 30 – Feb. 3. GREYSTONE THEATRE Directed by Jesse Fulcher Gagnon, the FEB. 6 – 16 cast includes Deanna Winder Stockdale, The University of Saskatchewan’s Adele Gaudet, Jasmine Speidel, Réjean Greystone Theatre presents four plays a Denis, Yulissa Campos, Connor Brousseau year as part of its mainstage season, which and Adrien Newsham. For more informashowcases the work of student actors and tion, or to purchase tickets, go online to technicians onstage and behind the scenes. JW012802 James latroupedujour.ca. Greystone’s latest offering is The Cripple

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Mikala Henderson (from left), Terry Schroell and Rachelle Kosokowsky star in Mini Fridge Theatre Company’s production of Nobody’s Perfect. (Photo Supplied) of Inishmaan. Written by Anglo-Irish dramatist Martin McDonagh, it will run from Feb. 6 – 16 at Emrys Jones Studio Theatre in the John Mitchell Building, located at 118 Science Pl. on the USask campus. Directed by Dwayne Brenna, the play – described as “bleak yet uproariously funny” – tells the story of an unloved boy who hatches a pl an to be part of a movie when a Hollywood director comes to a nearby island to shoot a film. The show features set design by Jesse Aitken, lighting design by Rory Jewiss and costume design by Beverly Kobelsky. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go online to artsandscience.usask. ca/drama or call 306-966-5188. NOBODY’S PERFECT MINI FRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY FEB. 14 – 24 Mini Fridge Theatre Company’s third production of the season opens on Valentine’s Day – a fitting date for the comedy’s debut. In the show, a character named Harriet JW012806 Copeland runsJames a competition to find new

romantic fiction by female authors. To be able to enter the contest, a character named Leonard Loftus submits his novel under a female pseudonym. Problems erupt when Leonard wins first prize. “Whether you’re a couple looking for a Valentine’s date night or you just want to have a few laughs with some friends, this is a great show to help shake the winter blues,” Jason Weckert, the show’s director and the theatre’s co-founder, said in a news release. “Nobody’s Perfect is a feel-good comedy with an incredible final scene. You’ll get a great meal from the German Club, an evening of laughs and even a drag appearance from Terry Schroell, who will be our lead character’s alter ego, Lulabelle Latiffa.” Nobody’s Perfect, which also features Saskatoon actors Rachelle Kosokowsky, Michael Neuert and Mikala Henderson, runs for seven performances at the Saskatoon German Cultural Centre. More information can be found online at minifridgetheatre. com. Tickets can be purchased by calling 306-244-6869, ext. 203.

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independent, as she is a friend of the daughter. The lawyer will also make sure the will is executed properly (for example, the right wording is used to describe assets, and the proper signatures are applied). Here, for example, the daughter should not have acted as a witness. A person who receives a gift under a will’s terms should not be a witness, as it can lead to that person’s gift being void. Finally, a will-maker should tell his or her children about all new wills, and not leave any surprises to be discovered only after the will-maker has died. In this case, if Bill had told his son what his new will said, the son could have asked Bill questions to clear his concerns. When a will-maker has died without explaining a new will to a disappointed child, too often the child assumes the worst. Summary: The most common grounds for challenging a will are concerns of lack of mental capacity, or concerns of improper pressure. In my experience, many people wish to challenge a will because they simply do not believe the will-maker (often a parent) could have intended something which may seem unfair. However, situations of suspicious family members can often be avoided. With the right planning and communication up front, you can better ensure that your wishes are smoothly followed when it counts the most. James Steele practises law in Saskatoon in the area of estate litigation, including will challenges, issues surrounding executors, joint account disputes, etc. For more information on this subject or specific legal advice, contact him at 1-306-933-1338. The above is for general information only. Parties should always seek legal advice prior to taking action in specific situations.

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Exercise helps. Simply by moving our bodies, we put ourselves in a better mood. And by maintaining strength, agility and endurance, we build upon our happiness every day. So, go for a walk, ride a bike, lift weights, run, swim, hike, practice yoga, dance – whatever you like. Need more? • Smile and laugh, even if you’re faking it – studies show we get the same physical benefits by just going through the motions. • Write down or say something you’re grateful for every day. • Call or see a friend or loved one. • Let go of what you can’t control – like traffic, past mistakes, and other people. Sources: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, John’s Hopkins, WebMD (Content provided by Shelley Turk, Functional Aging Specialist and Owner, ProActive Fitness)

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SASKATOONEXPRESS - January 28-February 3, 2019 - Page 18 (Continued from page 16) a versatile space that can be easily transformed with little effort. It also offers the most amazing views in Saskatoon from every single area of rentable and public spaces. Q: How does Remai Modern lend itself to different wedding styles? A: The Riverview Room at Remai Modern is a blank palette that can be transformed to suit any style of wedding. Many people consider the building and the space itself to stand out enough on its own that a lot of additional décor isn’t necessary to dress up the event space and match the vision of their wedding. Q: How would you describe Remai Modern’s food and beverage packages? A: Our packages can be customized and are diverse. We work closely with the newlyweds-to-be to ensure that every guest attending the event is taken care of. Q: What advice would you offer to a couple designing their dream wedding menu? A: Make sure you do your research on all aspects of the day, but do not overwhelm yourself. It is easy to get thrown off track from your vision with all the inspiring wedding imagery around us and online. But once you have chosen a style for your wedding, make sure you stick with it. Q: What will be your favourite wedding food and drink trend of 2019? A: The cocktail hour is becoming a more prominent part of the event. Traditionally the cocktail hour was a waiting period between the ceremony and dinner, but many couples are choosing to offer a more customized experience using this time. They may not offer a full-service bar, but instead offer passed signature cocktails and Prosecco with canapés. Additionally, less traditional dinners may be replaced with interactive food stations, which allows guests to mix and mingle during dinner. TA012825 Tammy

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nce Upon a Bride is coming to Saskatoon on Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Prairieland Park. It’s the largest wedding showcase and prize-package giveaway to come to Saskatchewan, featuring a $35,000 Dream Wedding Package. Once Upon a Bride was inspired by the dream to connect Saskatoon & surrounding area with amazing wedding vendors and create Dream Weddings for lucky couples in Saskatoon. That was the vision of Corporate Event Manager Chris Lawrie and Event Coordinator Mandy Walters. Not only did they create a wonderful wedding show for brides-to-be and their guests, they have created a wedding production that, from the moment you walk in, is all about the ambience, the goosebumps and the excitement of being a bride-to-be or couple that is about to create a life together. Once Upon a Bride features over 65 vendors showcasing the best in weddings in Saskatoon and surrounding areas. Included are a large-scale fashion production, featuring the top wedding styles. This is a fashion production and showcase that is forward thinking and innovative, including many surprises for brides-to-be! Why attend this showcase? The Once upon a Bride’s $35,000 Dream Wedding Package will be given away live on stage! Could it be you the lucky couple winning a Dream Wedding Package? This showcase gives away two wedding packages each year. (Note: The bride-to-be must be present to win — see terms and conditions on the website.) Once Upon a Bride is also giving away over $10,000 in prizes for 45 more brides.

Chris Lawrie (left) and Mandy Walters (right) present a cheque to Delaney, last year’s grand prize winner. (Photo Supplied) That’s 51 winners. All prizes will be awarded live! The showcase averages 230 brides and up to 800 additional guests, giving brides a 1-in-5 chance to win a prize! The showcase also has limited VIP Packages available that feature one bride admission, five regular admissions, reserved seating, six Mimosa’s (can be nonalcoholic), roses for the bride, a congratulations during the show to the bride and two golden tickets. What is a golden ticket? It is a second, third or fourth entry into the Dream Wedding Draw. These tickets can be won from Once Upon a Bride Social Media and contests, any Dream Wedding Vendor or Corporate Sponsor, the MC or other featured guests. Golden tickets do not include admission and can only be used if an admission ticket is purchased. If you are looking for the ultra VIP treat-

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Saskatoon’s Batwoman to the rescue

Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express n upcoming fundraising project is billed as a celebration of all things bats — natural and fictional. Melanie Elliott will handle the natural side of the discussion. She has rescued 820 of the little critters over the years. The number added up quickly when 268 bats were rescued from a building at 33rd Street and Avenue D in 2016. The new owner of the building, Jeff Montgomery, was doing renovation work when he discovered the hibernating bats. Instead of squashing them, as many would, he called Elliott, and the process to rescue them started. The bats spent the winter in Rubbermaid boxes in Elliott’s cold cellar. “Most ladies have beets and marmalade and I have Rubbermaid bins full of bats,” Elliott said with a laugh. In the spring of 2017, the bats were sent back to Mayfair, where they rid the neighbourhood of zillions of bugs. It should be mentioned the bats were given new accommodations in the form of special boxes built by the woodworking group at Luther Tower. It is a cycle. Come fall, the bats will look for a new place to hibernate. Hopefully it will be at a place where they are welcome. Elliott’s love for bats started in the 1990s when she started a public education program

at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. She discovered that when people have a wildlife issue they phone the zoo, the SPCA, the province and city pest control. “Nobody wants to look after these things,” she said. “Certainly conservation officers have more to do than worry about bats or baby birds or ducks nesting in somebody’s back yard.” She fell head over heels for bats. She wanted to rescue and rehabilitate them, but also educate the public and clear up misconceptions about these little mammals. Most of her education work is done at schools. She takes her two pet bats, Batrick and Elizabat, to presentations. Neither would survive in the wild, so they became salespeople for their breed. Bats have a life expectancy of 40 years. Elliott said much of the fear is removed when students meet Batrick, who is 17, and Elizabat, who is 13. “Once I allow people to handle them, and they see how calm and lovely and clean these animals are, they are converted. That’s the whole goal.” She said children have taken her message to heart. “People know who the Bat Lady is; kids will say, ‘don’t kill it, phone the Bat Lady.” Elliott said the name has struck a chord with some pest control companies as well.

“I have some of them bringing me bats. In earlier years, they would have thrown them outside or stomped on them. It’s really beneficial to work with those guys. It’s not all of them, but one by one we get them converted.” Bats are relatively easy to capture, she said. “It’s like any animal handling. You kind of know where they are going to go and what they are going to do. When they are in the house, they love hiding behind curtains. “Generally, it’s best to let the bat land and I just put on leather gloves and catch it in hand. If it’s high up, I just use a $2 butterfly net. If it’s flying, it’s not safe to catch it because you are going to injure it.” She said when they roost, they usually go to sleep, so they are a bit dozy. That makes them easier to nab. At Bat Nite, Elliott says she will have a PowerPoint presentation and talk about the biology of bats and their family lives. “They’re mammals, so you talk about babies and feeding babies; people start emoting and I talk about what I do with rehab — bringing them in and hibernating them.” People will leave, she hopes, knowing what to do to help and what to do when they have an animal in their house that they really don’t want there, she said. On the fictional side of Bat Nite, Jody Ca-

Melanie Elliott will do a presentation at Bat Nite. (Photo Supplied) son from Amazing Stories Comics will lead a symposium on Batman. There will be other guest speakers as well. There will be a free bat mask and comic given to the first 100 people who pass through the door. Admission is free, with donations received going to for Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation and a fund for Christ Church’s roof — home to numerous bats. Bat Nite will be held Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican, 515 28th St West.

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FEATURE EVENT FEBRUARY 1

The Saskatoon Council on Aging will host a Volunteer Fair for Older Adults at the Saskatoon Field House (2020 College Drive). Dozens of community agencies will be on hand with opportunities to get involved with our community. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (track area). Free to attend, no registration required. For more information, phone 306-652-2255 or visit www.scoa.ca.

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JANUARY 31 Lyell Gustin 15th Anniversary Recital Series presents Ensemble Made in Canada, the nation’s premier piano quartet, performing 14 newly-commissioned musical works in celebration of our country’s rich diversity. 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (436 Spadina Cres. East). Pre-concert talk at 6:45. Tickets: $40 regular and $30 student, at McNally Robinson, Yamaha Piano, Saskatoon Music Academy, Gustin committee, or at the door. Children 12 and under, free if accompanied by an adult. Season passes for all 2019 recitals also available at above locations. For more information, call 306-373-1451 or visit www.gustinhouse.ca

The Gordon Snelgrove Gallery on the University of Saskatchewan campus will host the opening reception for The Writing on the Wall: The Work of Joane Cardinal-Schubert. The event is free and begins at 7 p.m. Curated by Lindsey V. Sharman and circulated by Nickle Galleries, this touring exhibition shows the cyclical nature of the work of Joane Cardinal-Schubert (1942-2009). It includes pivotal pieces in painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, ceramic and installation. The exhibition will remain on display until April 27.

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Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan AGM and Conference - What’s New with Native Plants Location: Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatoon. This year’s theme is “What’s New with Native Plants” and is packed with interesting topics and speakers. For more information FEBRUARY 1 or to register, visit https://www.npss.sk.ca/news-andErica, Julie and Lenore Maier are the Saskatoon sisters who events/events/251. form The Garrys, ready to deliver the throwback tunes from rock ‘n’ roll, surf and doo-wop, all delivering with the vocals FEBRUARY 2 and the instrumentals in a Saskatoon Jazz Society debut. 9 Join the science outreach team in the Museum of Natural p.m. The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. North. Tickets $18 for Sciences for hands-on fun for the whole family. Explore water with activities that show cohesion, surface tension, SJS members, $23 for non-members. polarity and more. 1 – 3 p.m., Museum of Natural Sciences, FEBRUARY 2 114 Science Pl., University of Saskatchewan campus. Free BMC Organ Trio is a Toronto-based group consisting of and open to children of all ages. No registration is required. Jeff McLeod on the Hammond B3. Ben Bishop on guitar ***** and Morgan Childs and they come west with soul and jazz The Phenomenon of Healing, a documentary about remarkreminiscent of the Chitlin Circuit renderings of the 1960s. able healings, with physician commentaries, filmed on They blend the classic with the contemporary.8 p.m. The all continents. Alice Turner Branch Library. 10:30 a.m. to Bassment. Tickets $23 and $28. 4:30 p.m. with two breaks. Admission is free, donations accepted. Information at circle.saskatoon@gmail.com, FEBRUARY 3 The Royal Canadian College of Organists, Saskatoon Centre, or by calling 306-664-3331. Phenom of Healing Doc on Facebook. featuring international performer Sarah Svendsen on the Pipe Organ. Knox United Church (838 Spadina Cres.East) 3 p.m. The program includes Romantic works and Orchestral Transcriptions. Admission at the door: Adults $25; Students $15. ***** Classical Variety concert at 2:30 p.m. This concert features local musicians performing their favourite music. All ages welcome and admission is pay what you can at Grosvenor Park United Church.

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Rosamunde Festival Players in concert, 7:30 p.m., Convocation Hall, Peter MacKinnon Building, 107 Administration Pl., University of Saskatchewan. Elation Pauls (violin), Daniel Scholz (viola) and Darryl Friesen (piano) perform works by Bach, Brahms and Franck as part of a residency with the Department of Music. Free and open to the public.

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Indigenous Storytelling Afternoon, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre, 5 Campus Dr., University of Saskatchewan. Join Dr. Daniel Heath Justice (PhD), Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Literature and Expressive Culture at the University of British Columbia, and local Indigenous writers and storytellers for an afternoon of performance and conversation. This event is part of Indigenous Achievement Week at the University of Saskatchewan. It is sponsored by the College of Arts and Science Role Model Speakers’ Fund and the Departments of Indigenous Studies, English and Drama. Free and open to the public.

JANUARY 29 The Diefenbaker Canada Centre is hosting the grand opening of the new exhibit Grand Theft Terra Firma, described as “an unflinching redress of Canada’s colonial narrative.” Admission is free, with a reception and exhibit viewing to follow. 3 – 4 p.m., Diefenbaker Lobby, 101 Diefenbaker Place, University of Saskatchewan campus. More information is available at usask.ca/diefenbaker.

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By RJ Currie y three favourite Super Bowl postgame analysts: 3. Steve Young; 2. Tony Dungy; 1. Gisele Bundchen. • The Roughriders new head coach is Craig Dickenson — same surname and alma mater as Calgary bench boss Dave Dickenson. No word on how Craig feels about Canadians. • Reuters reports “anger rooms,” where people pay to smash things to vent their frustration, are gaining popularity in China. In Winnipeg they call them Blue Bomber luxury boxes. • After Alexander Zverev gave his racquet eight whacks on the court, an ESPN commentator said, “That should loosen him up.” One thing’s for sure: it loosened the racquet up. • Knights LW Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scuffled with the Preds’ PK Subban and allegedly chomped on one of Subban’s fingertips. Nashville edged Vegas 2-1 in a bit of a nail-biter. • A Detroit family got booted off an American Airlines flight due to complaints about their body odor. Even they don’t stink as much as the Red Wings. • Happy 39th Birthday to Panthers DE Julius Peppers, 17 years in the NFL and still going strong. With a name like Peppers, it figures he’d be a seasoned veteran.

• Rams coach Sean McVay turned 33 last week. That wasn’t a non-call in the Saints game; it was Roger Goodell’s idea of a birthday gift. • Anaheim added four new players trying to end a recent 12-game losing streak. Now when team captain Ryan Getzlaf looks out on the ice he thinks, “Who the Duck is that?” • After watching the Rams-Saints NFC championship game, I’m considering becoming an NFL ref. Currie only has one eye. • The NY Post reports Alec Baldwin and Ben Stiller were the centre of attention at MSG during a recent NBA game. What do they expect people to do, watch the Knicks? • This may come as a shock to some of you: Madison Square Garden is actually round. • What’s the big deal over a Cleveland Browns staffer accidentally projecting porn onto an office wall for 20 minutes? These guys went 0-16 in 2017 — now that’s obscene. • Yankees reliever Mariano Rivera is the first player to be unanimously voted into the MLB Hall of Fame. Makes you wonder what gripe voters once had with Babe Ruth? RJ’s Punalty Box An Aussie Open match was delayed 3.5 hours because the court was covered with seabird droppings. Gull dung it!

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hree from Torben Rolfsen, on the officiating in the NFL conference championship games: “1. The NFL is investigating reports that a laser was shone into Tom Brady’s eyes. That’s weird; if lasers were used, they were pointed at officials. 2. Who were the referees in the conference championship games? Are they the same crews that officiate U.S. elections? 3. If New Orleans stops complaining, I’ll throw them some beads.” • From Janice Hough: “Maybe some of the big acts who refused to play the Super Bowl halftime show should consider a charity concert during the game in New Orleans.” • TC Chong, on 45-year-old Ichiro Suzuki signing a one-year minor league contract with the Mariners, who will open the season in Japan: “He should be able to travel with the parent team under a grandfather clause.” • The Yankees have retired every singledigit number except zero, which pitcher Adam Ottavino will have this season. Don’t expect to see him among the monuments in centrefield though. The players with retired numbers: 1. Billy Martin; 2. Derek Jeter; 3. Babe Ruth; 4. Lou Gehrig; 5. Joe DiMaggio; 6. Joe Torre; 7. Mickey Mantle; 8. Yogi Berra and Bill Dickey; 9. Roger Maris. I wonder if Jeter picked No. 2 with the hope of someday having it retired. Wouldn’t put it past him. • From Chong: “There was no pro hockey or football last weekend? That’s like living in Phoenix.” • From Rolfsen: “Edmonton has had the worst asset management since Goldman Sachs.” • Carey Price’s numbers from the start of the season until Nov. 26: A save percentage of .897 and GGA of 3.17. From Nov. 27 to the present: a save percentage of .930 and a GGA of 2.10. It might be a coincidence, but Shea Weber returned on Nov. 27. • From Bleacher Report: “There’s a good chance Tony Romo knows what’s in the Mueller report.” • Hough, on the Chiefs firing their defensive coordinator after losing to the Patriots: “Well, of course — he neglected to tell players they weren’t allowed to touch Tom Brady.” • From Toronto columnist Steve Simmons of Postmedia: “Why do so many

Canadian media members become giddy cheerleaders when Denis Shapovalov plays tennis?” From me: Why do so many Toronto media members become giddy cheerleaders when Auston Matthews farts? • Chong, on a company named Johnsonville recalling its sausage patties as they may contain black rubber: “In related news, Johnsonville Sausage has just applied to be the main sponsor for the NHL.” • From Hough: “Referee Bill Vinovich, who chose not to flag Rams’ Robey-Coleman for PI or helmet-to-helmet contact, works most of the time as certified public accountant. Wonder if he pays the same careful attention to tax returns?” • Comedy writer Alex Kaseberg, on Gladys Knight singing the American National Anthem at the Super Bowl: “This will undoubtedly be one of the greatest Super Bowl singing performances by someone named Gladys.”

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