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Cam Hutchinson Saskatoon Express ildred Shipman and a friend had just come from church and were walking along Main Street in Plenty, Sask., when they spotted a man riding a beautiful horse coming toward them.

Shipman turned to her friend and said, “There’s the cowboy I’m going to marry.”

She was working at the general store in Plenty at the time and George Shipman — the man on the horse — was a weekly visitor. In those days, some men would place their orders and pick them up after the bar closed on Saturday night.

Mildred Shipman worked until the last of the orders went out the door.

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Those were different times to be sure.

A year and a half after seeing him on the horse, Mildred married Shipman in 1951. He was a farmer, so Mildred had a fair bit to learn.

She soon knew how to deliver calves, raise chickens and tend a large garden. She would name the calves after things she needed for the home.

One calf was Washing Machine and another became Windows. On the day she was going to order windows, George came in from a field with bad news.

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They farmed and then moved onto an acreage where they had a bed and breakfast, a catering business, an 18-hole mini golf, a petting zoo, horseback riding and wagon/sleigh rides.

Then George became ill.

“He had been sick for quite a while, but refused to go the doctor about it,” Mildred said. “Finally he came (to Saskatoon) and they operated but it was too late. It was the same day as Uncle Ed’s furniture store burned down.”

George died from cancer on Christmas Eve in 1996 at the age of 76, just months after their 45th anniversary.

In 1998, Mildred decided it was time to retire and moved to Saskatoon. She didn’t (continued on page 5)

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Modern art and I don’t see eye to eye

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have kept my lips sealed, support all things local in this tongue tied and fingers neck of the woods. off my keyboard for nine Hopefully our new interim months on my only experience CEO — Lynn McMaster — at the Remai Modern. will use her Regina roots to Elaine Hnatyshyn’s column review the gallery’s direction. in last week’s paper inspired me She knows what makes the to say something. I found the province tick. work at the gallery interesting, Let’s not use last year’s but I didn’t see what I expected success as a blueprint for the and what I wanted to see. future.

It became apparent that I I encourage city council to Editor don’t get modern art, and likely make sure taxpayers are getting never will. We all have our what they paid for. Council has likes, dislikes and take-it-or-leave-its. I been accused of meddling at the gallery. I do recognize and appreciate the talent of say meddle away. those who create art in all forms, but I ***** would categorize myself as someone in the McMaster comes to Remai Modern take-it-or-leave-it crowd. after 30 years in cultural and education On the day of my visit, many people sectors. She was most recently CEO at seemed to appreciate what they were see- Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. ing. I struggled to tell if they really liked She has also held leadership roles at the it, or professed to like it because it’s in a Canadian Museum of Civilization and its swanky art gallery. I suspect it might be a affiliate, the Canadian Children’s Museum bit of both. in Gatineau, Quebec.

Given there were 420,000 visits in the Her resume goes on and on. It’s all gallery’s first year, you could say, “what good stuff. does he know, he should keep his yap shut “I am so pleased to be joining the team and he should go watch pro wrestling.” at Remai Modern, a museum with a growBut I will forge ahead. ing reputation both in Canada and beMore paintings and sculptures and yond,” she said in a news release. “It’s an works of that ilk would draw me back to exciting time in the museum’s history and Remai Modern. And I would like to see I look forward to contributing to Remai part of the gallery dedicated to the work of Modern’s momentum as a community hub local artists. and a destination for visitors.”

Why can’t we give them the recognition ***** they deserve in a way that won’t “cheapI have been wishy-washy on the site en” — in the eyes of connoisseurs — the feel of the gallery? I wrote “cheapen,” but of our proposed new arena for quite some time. I was at Remai Modern for lunch — I really mean “enhance.” We have amazthere’s some irony for you — last week ingly talented people in our midst.

Remai Modern is a huge — and expen- and also took a gander at the area south of sive — building. Surely, it can offer more the farmers’ market.

I can definitely see the new arena on diversity. Pound some nails into the walls that site. It would be a thing of beauty and hang some paintings, for heaven’s on the riverbank and I miscalculated its sake.

Saskatoon isn’t Paris or New York, and distance to downtown.

My new order of locations is now we shouldn’t try to be. Travelling exhibiriverbank, south parking lot of Midtown tions keep the gallery fresh, but we also

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and north parking lot of Midtown. The city yards aren’t on my list.

That said, my order of preferred sites could change next week. ***** It was cool that the Saskatchewan Rush was set to honour a number of the University of Saskatchewan’s distinguished grads at their game on Saturday. Among them were three Sask. Party premiers — Brad Wall, Scott Moe and John Gormley. ***** Silken Laumann, one of Canada’s greatest Olympians, has created a program called UNSINKABLE. It’s a website for people to share stories that will inspire people on their journeys with mental, physical and spiritual health.

Those of a certain age will remember Laumann suffering a serious leg injury and then, just 10 weeks later, rowing to a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics. It was one of Canada’s most amazing and inspiring Olympic stories.

“Since my accident and writing my book about my own mental health struggles, people have approached me to share their own personal stories about overcoming physical and mental health challenges,” she said in a news release. “It makes absolute sense to me that these things are connected — in order to overcome something physical, you need to be mentally strong.

“This is a forum for people to keep sharing their stories so others can learn and feel connected. We need stories that are helpful and hopeful; a celebration of how strong people are. There is a demand for a platform that shares lived experience and this is it.”

The stories posted on the site, particularly those written by young people, are heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

“Celebrities” have written pieces as well. When it comes to mental health, we can learn from each other.

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Play highlights women’s contributions to labour movement

Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express play that received rave reviews during Saskatoon’s 2016 Fringe Festival — even landing the coveted Best of Fest award — is heading to Dancing Sky Theatre this month.

Jennifer Wynne Webber’s play, With Glowing Hearts: How Ordinary Women Worked Together to Change the World (And Did), will run at the Meacham, Sask., theatre from April 26 – May 12.

Based on real-life events, the show tells the story of how miners’ wives made an impact on Canada’s labour movement during the mid-20th century by working through women’s auxiliaries in remote mining communities. On a bitterly cold winter day in 1941, thousands of women in Kirkland Lake, Ont., came together to take a stand against the unsafe and unjust working conditions in the mines.

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In an email interview, Webber, the playwright, said the moment she saw a “remarkable photograph” of the Kirkland Lake women’s march in 1941, “those women were in my heart.

“I had to write about them,” she said.

The women of Kirkland Lake captured Webber’s heart because they didn’t have money or social power; rather, they made a difference through hard work and perseverance. In that sense, With Glowing Hearts is “a play that does speak to our current time, our current political and social and environmental dilemmas,” Webber said.

“There is so much in the world that can tempt you into thinking that what you do or say won’t make a difference, that you don’t have enough power or clout to change things or that someone else is in a better position to speak out about something,” she said.

“But what I feel I learned from getting to know these women — my fictional characters and, of course, the real-life women who helped inspire them — and from writing their story is that if you respond to what you see around you in an honest and forthright manner, and do what you can, when you can, for as long as you can, the effect can be very powerful.”

Webber said she’s not sure the women thought they would make much of a difference, noting “the fact is, at the time, it probably seemed to them like they’d lost.

“The Kirkland Lake strike of 1941-42 was lost, for example — it was an absolutely crushing defeat at the time,” said Webber.

Rachelle Block plays a “lively, vivacious” character in With Glowing Hearts. (Kristen Torwalt Photography) “Ultimately, they end up playing a key role in the union movement,” said University of Saskatchewan (USask) drama alumna Rachelle Block, who plays the character Poppy Chytuk.

Block describes Poppy as a “lively, vivacious” 18-year-old woman whose husband works in a mine. When her husband is injured in an accident, Poppy is inspired to become involved in the women’s auxiliaries and in the union movement.

“We all have those times in our life when we feel we’re small and we can’t actually do anything meaningful to change the world,” said Block. “I think the show really instills that message that you are someone who can make a change if you just stand up for what you believe in and join together.”

Block previously played Poppy during the 2016 Fringe Festival, when With Glowing Hearts was presented to audiences in a 50-minute format. Block is looking forward to taking to the stage for the longer full-length show at Dancing Sky. “There’s all these extra scenes added.

So I get to peek into their lives even more, which is kind of beautiful,” she said.

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In 1941, thousands of women in Kirkland Lake, Ont., took a stand against the unsafe and unjust working conditions in the mines. (City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Images, Solski Collection) learned of the women of Kirkland Lake and the women of the Mine Mill Ladies Auxiliary union movement thanks to the work of Dr. Elizabeth Quinlan (PhD), a USask sociologist and professor in the College of Arts and Science. Quinlan’s mother was a Mine Mill Ladies Auxiliary member in Sudbury, so Quinlan had a special connection to the story — leading her to commission Webber to write the first version of the play.

Following its premiere at the 2016 Saskatoon Fringe, With Glowing Hearts caught the attention of Nanaimo’s TheatreOne, which asked Webber to expand it into a full-length show in 2018. The play also went to New York for a staged reading as part of Words by Women Week and, just this month, Scirocco Drama released a book based on the script.

“One of the most moving things that happened after a show was when a group of miners’ wives in Saskatchewan came up to me and thanked me for telling what they described as ‘their’ story. They said that, to them, the story wasn’t historical. It was present day,” said Webber.

“Because, of course, concern for workers’ safety is an ongoing issue. There are still almost 1,000 people every year (in Canada) who are either killed on the job or who die from a work-related illness. So safety at work is just one of the many issues that don’t feel historical to the people who are still grappling with them each and every day.”

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Reservations Required Jennifer Wynne Webber wrote With Glowing Hearts. (Photo by Jonathan Forrest) “But all their efforts to stand up for the right of workers to be able to negotiate through a union and to speak up for safer working conditions did chip away at the underlying foundation — until laws were changed a few years later. The whole country could see that what had happened at Kirkland Lake was wrong — and the work of these women to help get their story out was pivotal to the people’s understanding of the problem.”

Webber, a USask history graduate,

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Relationship with RCMP has changed on reserve

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t finally happened. walking away, but I have nothing After a long and bitter to fear from the law. winter, spring has arI was in my early teens in the rived. Now I can return to my 1970s when the notorious Sixties walk along the lake without Scoop was underway. This was having to dress like I’m on my a federal government policy to way to Tuktoyaktuk. I have adopt out First Nations chilnever been to Tuktoyaktuk; I dren all over the world, and the just like the name. policy was partly enforced by the My home reserve sits by a RCMP. huge and beautiful lake and The children, especially those I only live about half a mile in pre-teens, were instructed to Columnist from it. My side of the lake run and hide if the RCMP entered has banks similar to the high the reserve. Today, the relationbanks of the South Saskatchewan River. ship between the RCMP and members of However, unlike the river, the lake has my reserve has had a complete makeover. no benches where a person can stop, rest Now, when an RCMP officer walks into and admire Mother Earth.

The administration building is located “Now that marijuana right by the lake and has the only bench before or after a long walk. It’s a good is legalized, what place to say hello to people, as the building happens to all those is always busy with those doing business with my Cree Nation. Besides, the coffee German Shepherd dogs and tea are free. that were trained to After my walk, I recently stopped by the building for my freebie and to rest on smell out the weed?” the bench. I could not have picked a better time, because there was a recent election on my First Nation and a new chief and our community hall for a gathering, the council were elected. People were coming children run and give him or her a big old and going to meet the newly elected. bear hug. And, the officers just don’t walk Sometimes all one hears about reserve in; they are invited to the feasts, round elections are negative stories. I can safely dances and all other social events. say our elections were transparent and in The member who got out of the vehicle full disclosure. started to walk toward the building. I could There was almost a festive atmosphere see a smile spread across his face when he with the new administration. People would came over to the bench. stop and say hello; some would sit on the “Good afternoon, sir,” he said. bench and share a story and a laugh.

I returned the gesture. Then he stopped There was no one around when an and started to chit chat. I thought this RCMP vehicle pulled into the parking lot. would be a good time to ask him a quesFor some reason, I felt like getting up and tion.

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One of my nephews graduated from high school last year. His ambition is to join the RCMP, and he came to speak to me about it. My advice was to get a postsecondary education, as most of today’s RCMP officers have one.

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I thought it would be good time to try and buy one of those beautiful dogs now that their jobs are obsolete.

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He walked into the building. I got up and continued my walk. ken.noskye@gmail.com

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Study proves it: Yes, you do look like your dog

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was in my customary spot at the kitchen confirm that the pet-owner similarity has been window, gazing brainlessly at the world scientifically proven. going by (a fairly sparse activity, on our I put it to the test on Twitter. Some of my quiet street), when a man and his dog saunTweeps said their pets absolutely looked like tered into my consciousness. them, and one or two proved it with photos.

He was new to me. I thought I knew One had a bird, and she looked nothing at all everyone who wandered along on a regular like the pretty green creature; but she fell in basis, but I didn’t recognize him. love with the wee beast on sight, and the bird However, had you shown me the pet in likes to preen her if she’s feeling low. That is one photo, and the man in another, perhaps So Cool. Therefore, I’m limiting my hypothposted somewhere on the other side of town, esis on physical samesies to mammalian pets, I would have put the two together, boom, like and for ease, specifically dogs.

Columnist that.

Of course, I had to look it up, to verify my The dog, poor thing, is older, placid and a findings. little wobbly on his legs. I think he’s a border collie, but The first piece I found was published in the Huffington I suck at distinguishing breeds apart from the obvious Post. It was about a Japanese scientist who asked human poodles, retrievers and Labradors. He’s black and white subjects to look at a series of photographs, and attempt to and a little grey, and a wee bit heavier than he ought to match the dog to the owner. Of the 500 people canvassed be.

— 500! — 80 per cent got it right. He also narrowed His human, perhaps in his fifties, has black salt-anddown the parameters by blocking off certain parts of the pepper hair, a slight slouch, and a wandering gait. faces, and matching accuracy fell when the eyes were A perfect match. obscured. His finding: failing the entire face, the eyes This all came to me in a second, and in another flash, have it.

I was a child again, watching the classic animated movie Apparently, people either consciously or subcon101 Dalmatians. There’s a segment in the film where dogs sciously choose pets based on similarity/familiarity. Seand their owners parade down the street, apparently sepa- lection doesn’t necessarily stop at physical characteristics, rated at birth if you ignore that whole species problem. it seems: energy levels and personality traits (if you’re For example, one slouchy woman with long red hair a go-getter, maybe you need a dog that can keep up) are is walking a desultory afghan (I think; breed identificaalso in play. tion issues, you know). Pongo and Missis, the main dog Which brings me to . . . should I get a dog? We’ve characters, are very much like their owners, too, minus long resisted, just because we were never home. I’m the spots; they are slim, sweet and sprightly, with similar home more now, and sometimes think it’s a bit lonely in noses. here. Maybe I need a friend. One of those unconditionalSo back to the window. Quite incredibly, five minutes love-type friends. later, one of the regulars walked by. This man has ramrod I’ve been thinking about a beagle. Do I look like a posture, a baldish, shiny head, and a big stride; just, like, beagle? Is that good or bad? I do have fairly short legs, his, dog. Okay, the dog isn’t bald, but he has very short and a bit of a big-eyed, sad, longing look that I like to hair. Fur. Whatever. They could almost be twins and turn on my husband (poor guy) once in a while. (You certainly brothers, apart from that aforementioned species know the drill. Can we go to Mexico, honey? Pleeease?) problem.

There’s also the, uh, big cute ear thing.

I’m sure you’ve heard the theory that people look like Or maybe a border collie. God knows I need herding their pets, and for some reason choose them for similar sometimes. (Get back to work, you lazy human! I still appearances or traits. As an aside, there’s a small problem love you, but come on, get cracking! Now that I’ve been with this idea when peeps have several, very different helpful, where’s my treat?) pets; I’m still trying to figure out which of her menagerie Another thought was a cocker spaniel. Our colouring members is supposed to be my sister. would be very nice together. Or perhaps an Old English AS041510 But if the world walkin’ by is my petri dish, I can Sheepdog — a perfect match on the shaggyAaron hair, at least

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Shipman shares the warmth wherever she goes (continued from page 1) have family or friends here, but decided it’s where she wanted to be.

A couple of years after moving to Saskatoon, she joined a group — the Saskatoon Community Contacts for the Widowed. The group went from Widows to Widowed when men started to join.

Shipman has been a member of the group for almost 20 years.

“They are family and I feel I can tell them things and it won’t go any further.

They are a really great group,” she said.

In a pamphlet, the group is called a friendly, non-denominational, self-help organization providing social interaction, guidance, encouragement and support to widowed persons.

There is a weekly Wednesday morning get-together at St. Martin’s Church and a general meeting on the third Sunday of every month.

The Wednesday event is called Knit and Natter.

Shipman is prolific when it comes to crocheting. Last year, she made 556 toques. Her goal this year is 600. Each takes about two hours to make.

She drops off the first 100 at St. Martin’s Church for distribution. Then 100 go to the Westside Community Clinic. During the winter of 2017-2018, she passed out 187 on the street to those who weren’t wearing a hat.

“Whenever I walked downtown, if I saw somebody who didn’t have a hat — if he could afford one or not — I would hand him or her a hat.”

She recently dropped off 50 toques at the Salvation Army on Avenue C South.

There are 68 members in the main group. The general meeting is every third Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Martin’s Church (2617 Clarence Ave. South).

The meetings include topics such as home maintenance, living alone, medica-

tions and safety at home. There is often entertainment at the meeting. There are also outings to places such as the Berry Barn, the Festival of Trees or a picnic in the park.

Shipman’s list of volunteer roles is long. She is president of the Saskatoon Stroke Recovery group and the secretary of the Community Medical Clinic Handicraft Club.

Someone once said she should move her bed to the Western Development Museum, given how many hours she was spending there when she arrived in Saskatoon.

She was often one of the women dressed in a period piece, including a scarf more than 200 years old. It is safely tucked away now.

She drops off toques at the museum and visits once a month or so.

She laughed when asked why she hasn’t remarried.

“Not the right person asked me, I guess,” she said with a laugh. “I am happy and have lived my life how I wanted it.”

She has four living children, 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Shipman, who is 86, has a number of serious health issues, including having suffered a heart attack and stroke. She has had open heart surgery and has osteoporosis.

None of those have slowed her down too much.

“I don’t get angry, but I get upset with people who tell me at my age and all that’s wrong with me I shouldn’t be running around like I am. It hurts if I stay home, so I might as well go somewhere and let it hurt there.”

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in the two weeks before I get it cut.

No pushed-in wrinkly faces for me, as cute as they are.

If I looked in the mirror and saw myself reflected in my pug’s face, I would simply weep the day away.

Well, I’ll probably know him or her when I see him or her. In the meantime, I have a new hobby. I can’t look at a dog walking his human without surreptitiously checking out their samie-ness.

Jane’s Walks set for May 3-5

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ane’s Walk Saskatoon Festival Inc. has announced a series of 20 citizen-led walks during the weekend of May 3-5.

Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, volunteer-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. It encourages people to share stories about their neighbourhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.

The 10th anniversary walk will begin at Remai Modern Art Gallery, with a screening of the documentary Citizen Jane on April 26 at 7 p.m. The screening of the film will be free for members of Remai Modern or with regular museum admission.

A full listing of walks, as they are developed and announced, can be found at the Saskatoon Jane’s Walk website: http://janeswalksaskatoon.ca/.

A list of 10th Jane’s Walks include: Saskatoon’s South Downtown (Way) Before River Landing: One Archaeologist’s Experience (May 3 at 4 p.m.)

Co-housing: Creating New Homes in West Industrial (May 4 at 10 a.m.)

Get To Know Fairhaven While Geocaching (May 5 at 1 p.m.)

Each year on the weekend nearest to her birthday (the first weekend in May), Jane’s Walks honour the legacy and ideas of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs, who championed the interests of local residents and pedestrians over a car-centred approach to community planning.

Jacobs was born in Scranton, Penn., in 1916 and died in 2006 in Toronto.

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Big acts coming to streamlined Jazz Fest

Ned Powers Saskatoon Express ith five acts signed for the ticketed concerts in the Delta Bessborough Gardens for the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, artistic director Kevin Tobin is counting on a strong opening weekend launch and an equally strong closing kick.

The festival runs from June 21 to 30 and, under a streamlining of the festival model, the Gardens will be used for ticketed concerts five nights and turned over to free stage performances the other five nights.

The performance lineup, as designed by Tobin, looks like this.

Walk Off The Earth, a Canadian indie band from Burlington, Ont., will lead off on the main stage June 21. The band was launched in 2006, started recording in 2012 and played at a National Football League halftime show in Minnesota in 2018.

The band suffered a loss with the death of Mike Taylor in December, but the remaining members vowed to carry on.

The Roots, as close to a pure jazz band as any of the acts signed, will appear on June 22. They call themselves America’s Hip Hop Band, but since signing as the house band for NBC’s Tonight Show, they have adopted a jazzy and eclectic take on hip hop.

Lyle Lovett, who comes with a ton of credentials, will headline on June 23.

Lovett is a singer-songwriter with 13 albums and 20 hit singles to his credit. He

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has won four Grammy awards, including best male artist and best country album in 2007. Lovett admits to playing some jazz in addition to Texas country, western swing and bluegrass.

The biggest catch is Johnny Reid, the Scottish-born singer who emigrated to Canada in 1988. He’s played to sell-out crowds at TCU Place and twice headlined at the Saskatoon Exhibition. His festival appearance is June 29. He’s won a handful of JUNO awards, starting in 2010 and winning again in 2018, clicking with Revival as the Canadian album of the year.

Closing night on June 30 belongs to Jann Arden. The timing couldn’t be better. An acclaimed singer-songwriter

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with JUNO awards in hand, she is now starring in her own comedy show on the CTV network.

Her first show attracted 1.4 million viewers. Her latest music release is an album called These Are the Days. Arden has been chosen for inclusion in Canada’s Walk of Fame.

“We are proud to release an eclectic and diverse lineup for the Jann Arden will perform on June 30 33rd annual festival,” Tobin said in a news release. “From headliners to hidden gems, artists you know and those yet to be discovered, the program offers something for everyone.”

The big marketing catch this year is an LB Garden Pass, available at $260, which allows its holder access to all of the ticketed events in the Bessborough Gardens.

The bonus is that a ticket is transferable.

The sale will last for a limited time.

There will also be ticketed shows at the Broadway Theatre, The Bassment and Amigos. One special event will be the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra, led by Dean McNeill, on June 22 at the Broadway. Another will be a tribute to the late Maurice Drouin, a noted Saskatoon pianist, at The Bassment on June 29, with an array of artists performing Drouin’s favourite songs.

For more information, visit www.saskjazz.com.

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he Bassment is one of skill in telling stories through Saskatoon’s busiest music. Last year, for example, she venues, bringing in a created the soundtrack for the prewide variety of musical acts miere of Daniel Macdonald’s play from home and away that Blow Wind. The show, which was touch on numerous genres. produced as part of Dancing Sky Over the next few weeks, the Theatre’s 20th anniversary season, calendar is jam-packed, as the touched on themes of mental local music scene gets into health, aging, change and family. full swing for spring.

Also in 2018, Laverty joined Here’s a look at five of the the SSO to celebrate the Christupcoming shows on offer at mas season with original songs Columnist The Bassment, which is loshe wrote for the holiday concert. cated in the city’s downtown As well, her song Close to Home at 202 Fourth Ave. North. For more infor- helped families share their palliative care mation, or to purchase tickets, go online to stories for the St. Paul’s Hospital campaign thebassment.ca. aimed at building a hospice.

APRIL 17 Before heading back to the studio to MADELEINE ROGER & LOGAN work on a new album, Laverty has decided MCKILLOP to return to the stage to perform some new A Manitoba songwriting duo is headmusic as well as some of her old favouing to Saskatoon for a double bill at The rites. She will be embarking on a double Bassment on April 17. Madeleine Roger is bill of shows, the first with a full band in Regina at The Artesian on April 25. a folk/roots singer-songwriter from WinLaverty and her band will then perform on nipeg whose voice has been compared to April 27 at The Bassment in Saskatoon. “a young Joni Mitchell.” Her debut solo MAY 2 album, Cottonwood, released in October 2018, was co-produced and co-engineered BEN SCHENSTEAD Saskatoon-based classical guitarist and with Lloyd Peterson (The Wailin’ Jennys, music educator Ben Schenstead is coming The Weakerthans, James Keelaghan) in Winnipeg. to The Bassment — and he’s bringing two Joining Roger will be her partner Logan other musicians with him. His trio, which includes slide bassist Allan Parson and McKillop, a folk/roots singer-songwriter Melanie Schenstead on hand percussion, and storyteller from Onanole, Man. A guitarist and a wordsmith, McKillop just will perform world music from Spain, released his sophomore album, Anchorless, Greece, England, Russia, Germany, France and Latin America, along with light clason March 29.

APRIL 27 sics, jazz and some pop tunes as well.

EILEEN LAVERTY Ben Schenstead is a Prairie Music Local folk-music favourite Eileen Award nominee who has also been a guest Laverty will return to the stage at The performer with the Amati Quartet, which Bassment after taking a break to expand performs on 17th-century instruments her horizons in theatre and television and crafted by the Amati family of Cremona, Italy. Schenstead said his show at The with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Bassment will be “somewhat unusual in (SSO).

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Eileen Laverty is back on the stage and will play The Bassment on April 27.

(Photo by Jason Sand) MAY 4 MELISSA LAUREN Toronto-based singer-songwriter Melissa Lauren will stop in Saskatoon as she embarks on a tour of Western Canada that will see her rotate two very different stage shows. When she performs in Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C., half of her shows will be labelled as jazz, done in a quartet or quintet format, while the other half will feature a guitar and voice duo and showcase Lauren’s brand of folk, pop, country and doo-wop.

For the show at The Bassment, expect to hear singer Lauren joined by jazz guitarist Nathan Hiltz, with whom she has been recording for about a decade.

Together, they will bring old-school jazz, doo-wop and the blues — with some indie pop thrown into the mix — to downtown Saskatoon.

MAY 6 CLAUDE BOURBON U.K.-based medieval and Spanish blues guitarist and singer Claude Bourbon will soon bring his unique sound to town. The May 6 show — his fifth at The Bassment

— is being billed as “a sort of sensory experience like no other.”

As Bourbon’s website notes, “it is very hard to describe the almost endless amalgam of different influences in Claude’s playing, all melting into each other, as he moves from classical openings, across a whole continent of cultural roots, from the Balearics to the Balkans, and then across to the Mississippi Delta, and shoehorned into all that is music that would not have been out of place in the courts of emperors and kings.

“Claude’s inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur,” the website states.

“Thousands of people in the U.K., Europe and the USA have enjoyed listening to this virtuoso and for the majority of his audience it is an experience that compels them to return again and again to hear and watch him play, as his fingers lightly dance over the strings of his guitar and create a unique sound that is ’Claude.’”

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Collector’s cars ready for Draggins show

When you go to the 2019 version of the Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show being held at The World Trade Center at Prairieland Park, make sure you stop and talk to Bob Grunow or his knowledgeable assistant, JenAutozone nifer Moore.

This year, when many of us struggle to get one car ready for the show, Grunow has four in his display, a few more in the Saskatoon Antique Car Club display and two in the swap meet.

Grunow has obviously been a busy man, which his friends and associates tell me is about normal. He is a lifelong car enthusiast.

His first car was a red and white 1957 Fairlane (Ford) two-door hardtop. Working around his automotive passion over the years, Grunow started and sold five businesses. He will tell you that he is retired and all he does is show up at Car Collector Canada, drink coffee and talk about cars.

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Jennifer Moore and Bob Grunow will have a garage full of cars at the Draggins show. (Photo by Charles Renny) repairs. He does the buying and selling for the business.

Currently his collection is about 25 cars, mostly from the 1950s.

In talking with Grunow, it soon became apparent that being in the Draggins show covers all the bases. Grunow is proud of what his cars look like and of what he has Car Collector Canada is business No. achieved.

6. He said Moore and master fixer Kelvin The Draggins have made their show Janzen — Grunow said Janzen can fix any- one of, if not the largest, club-run shows thing — do most of the heavy lifting and in Canada. It is a great place for car fans

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to view classic vehicles and to meet likeminded people.

The Draggins support the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, so being involved gets help to adults and kids that need our support. All of that makes the frenetic activity of the show worthwhile for club members.

An added bonus at the show is a Project IX, a Restomod — Restomod stands for a restoration that uses modern parts like suspension and brakes so that it complies with modern standards. The 1964 Mercury

Parklane two-door convertible will be on display and raffle tickets for the car are $2 each. The draw is on April 23.

At the show, make sure you stop and talk to Grunow or Moore. Their enthusiasm is infectious.

The Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show will be held April 19-20 at World Trade Center at Prairieland Park from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for youths aged six to 15.

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WE ARE WILDERNESS

hen you mix service and quality, then stir it up, the result is Wilderness Roofing.

That is the recipe company owner Jeff Charlebois and his team of 60 professionals have used to build a track record during the past eight years in Saskatoon and area.

“When we arrived here eight years ago there was a serious lack of service in our industry,” Jeff said. “People were waiting months on end, for not only a quote but also any agreed work to be completed!!”

“Looking around the city back then with all those roofs loaded with material, months on end, it was a real eyesore for the community, for the customer and for their neighbours. After realizing there was a service issue in the industry, that became the Wilderness Roofing mandate!!”

“We wanted to serve fast and professionally, and have work done in a timely manner. We resourced more people — found the best — and now we have over 60 men working at a time when the community needs it.”

He said there are plenty of roofs that need to be done and some quickly to meet the deadline for insurance claims. Service can become essential for consumers and their homes!

“We found an immediate response was the only answer and built a framework and a formula for our company to do just that. That has boded well for the company because now we are renowned as the place to go for your one-stop shop. We have the roofing which is complemented with eavestroughing, soffit and fascia, plus vinyl and Hardie siding. Then, we top up the insulation in the home as well as suppling and installing a new concrete driveway.

Then, we can build you a beautiful new quality deck and also provide professional exterior painting.

And Wilderness has specialists in each of these areas.

“The capacity for us to have Wilderness Roofing Workers for all those trades in-house is the difference. That’s given us the reputation of professional and efficient quality work!!”

“I have built the company on referrals

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and signage. The company has a great name out there and a brand which people recognize. That has earned us the right to show up and give you a fair quote. It’s going to be competitive and come with quality work.”

Jeff stressed the fact his men don’t leave a site until everything is cleaned up and the customer is smiling.

“When you get a job booked with Wilderness, you’re getting Wilderness men, Wilderness trucks, Wilderness trailers. And that gives you a peace of mind, knowing we haven’t subcontracted out the work to the lowest bid for your house. Knowing who is coming is really reassuring for a community. Big or small, repairs or commercial work, we are able to do it and meet the needs of every single customer.

With Wilderness you know what you are getting!!”

There have been a lot of customers over the past eight years. Wilderness has completed over 8,400 jobs, spread out over Saskatoon and area, Prince Albert and lake country. That is a lot of smiles!

Jeff was born in Ottawa and graduated from Carleton University. He was living in Kelowna when the Saskatchewan opportunity arose.

“When there was the big new construction boom out here in 2011, I was out here visiting for four days. When I left I had booked a substantial amount of work in short order. So I shuffled some people around in Kelowna and brought out families because there was a genuine opportunity here that wasn’t available in B.C. From Day 1 we took the opportunity, ran with it and have never looked back.”

He said he wants to emphasize his company’s service.

“You don’t have to wait two weeks for a quote. You don’t have to wait two months for a roof. We have the biggest labour force in our industry. We have the capacity to do work in short order. We’re averaging over 1,200 complete jobs a year and are ready for yours!!”

He said every year has been a better year than the previous one.

Jeff Charlebois is the owner of Wildnerness Roofing.

“You want to celebrate that with community. You want to thank over 8,400 happy customers and thank them for their referrals. I get a number of calls daily from people who were sent by customers. And that tells you a lot. In a nutshell, that sums it up. We are doing it right!!”

“We’re the loudest, proudest group of trucks, trailers and signs that you will see in the community for a reason; because we back it up.”

He has a monster truck on many sites.

It’s interesting to see and is another advertising tool. He’s proud of his company’s signs being on lawns when he leaves a site.

Jeff said he has been blessed to have a strong work force.

“Some people say it’s a lifetime to find the right group. I really have professionals who take pride in their work and some of these guys have been with me for up to 17 years.”

He said the way departments are set up every manager of each division runs the crews.

“My faith in those people goes without saying. Brett Wilson once said in a book I read that the biggest resource of any

company is its people. That is something I have implemented in my life philosophy.”

Jeff said he loves the difference in the look of a home when his crews finish their work.

“We’ve been painting in Saskatoon for eight years and haven’t gone back for any touchups. It tells you the professionalism and the preparation that is involved in that painting has been lacking in the community a lot of times.”

Jeff said he gives every quote to a customer himself. He was recently at the Homestyles show for every minute from start to finish. He wants to be the first point of contact for his customers. His pride in Wilderness shines when you hear him speak about the company.

Wilderness is one of very few companies doing big business where the owner answers every call.

“I try to have consistent focus. That will reap rewards. I love what I do and I passionately push my company hard!” he said with a laugh. “The relationship Wilderness Roofing has attained with Saskatoon is one of great energy! We are eager to earn your business!!”

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Small kitchen improvements can maximize functionality

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any homeowners wish for expansive kitchens. Modernized kitchens that include sought after features and showcase the latest trends go a long way to improving the overall value of a home.

As desirable as such kitchens may be, some homes simply don’t have enough space for a centerfold-worthy kitchen featuring an island, wine refrigerator and walk-in pantry. However, homeowners with small kitchens can still improve the form and function of their existing spaces.

Reconfigure and revamp cabinetry Homeowners whose kitchens are small often lament their lack of storage. Redesigning the layout of cabinets, and possibly adding some more cabinetry, may take care of certain storage issues. The experts at Merit Kitchens suggest utilizing corner space with LeMans units, lazy susans and other gadgets to make access to these areas easier. Going vertical with wall cabinets that extend to the ceiling also can add more storage, as can roll-in work carts.

Work with the walls Small kitchens require clever usage of vertical space. Vertical storage units, hooks, shelving, and more can move items out of drawers and off of counters. Consider an under-the-cabinet toaster oven and microwave to create more counter space.

Use scaled-down appliances Shop with size in mind when looking at new appliances if you have a small kitchen. Compact versions won’t take up as much space as larger alternatives.

Homeowners should consider the ultimate function of the kitchen and then think

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about which appliances will serve them well. Homeowners with small kitchens may not need a large stand mixer or an oversized commercial stove.

Add some glass The DIY Network recommends incorporating glass to improve the perception of space in small kitchens. Glass lets you see through the objects, thereby enhancing the feeling of spaciousness or what designers call “negative space.” Glass also can be reflective, visually expanding the space.

Embrace high-end materials It costs less to renovate small spaces than bigger areas, so homeowners may be able to afford high-end materials that really add personality to a kitchen. Flooring, counter materials and quality fixtures can really set small kitchens apart.

Small kitchens can be culinary havens with the right improvements to maximize the space.

Quick and simple ways to make a front door pop

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Visitors’ impressions of a home are often dictated by the home’s entryway. Must as one may judge a book by its cover, the same can be said about the impression that a front door and entryway can create, regardless of how accurate that impression is.

Making certain changes to an entryway can go a long way toward improving curb appeal. Entryways also can set the scene for a home’s interior. Whether one chooses to be classic or bold, modern or traditional,

there are various ways to quickly transform a home’s entryway.

• Bold front door colour: Colour can dramatically enhance an entryway. Painting an existing door or replacing it with a more vivid option can do the trick. The DIY Network says certain colours stand out as favourites. These include turquoise, yellow, red, indigo, orange, and black. The door colour should complement the other shades of the home, such as those on siding and trim.

• Custom walkway: Guide guests right to the front door with an attractive (and

safe) walkway. Stamped concrete or decorative paver blocks may fit the bill.

• Contain plants. Landscaping around the entryway should be neat and well-tended. Overgrown plants or shrubbery may give off an air of neglect. Container plants and carefully curated shrubs can create a neat and inviting aura.

• Highlight the address. Make sure the home can be found easily with bold and decorative house numbers. Consider two different address signs: one illuminated and easily viewed from the curb, and another closer to the front door.

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y good friend and Really, it’s amazing, I were lying on a all those things we do to beach in the Caimpress other people — to ribbean, just minding our try and control their opinown business, when we ion of ourselves. Today, noticed something bizarre. for some, being judged Two teenaged girls by other people is a 24/7 were doing what initially experience. The revolution appeared to be jumping of visually-driven social jacks on the edge of the media technology like pier, while their friend took Pinterest and Instagram pictures with a phone. The has created a platform for Columnist two girls would do a set of individuals to take the illureps, then run back to their sion of their lives to a much friend and the three would higher level, and with the right angle, briefly huddle, peering at the screen, crop and filter, it’s easier than ever to then the process would start all over get there. again.

I mean, who needs to actually be a Being the old ladies that we are, wild and carefree teenaged-girl, hurlapparently, it took us a while to figure ing herself off the edge of a pier into out what those crazy kids were up to, crystal-blue waters, ruining a perfectly but we did. good day of hair and makeup, when They were pretending, over and she can just look like one without over again, to jump off the edge of the all the hassle of having wet hair and pier into the Caribbean, in an attempt smudged eyeliner? to get the most perfect, InstagramI can’t imagine the pressure of worthy picture possible. Not once, being a teenager and feeling commind you, did any of the girls touch a pelled to present idealized images of drop of the beautiful turquoise waters. a life that doesn’t truly exist. And this Instead, they repeated their panpressure is magnified when examined tomime for a good 10 minutes, until through the retail lens — restaurants, they got the shot they wanted, after designers and retailers all use artfully which, bone dry, they simply walked designed plates and perfectly-fitted away. At the least, given how hot it fabrics on Instagram to lure consumwas that day, we expected that their ers into their stores. We used to call ritual would end with the girls enjoy- those catalogues, though they weren’t ing some swimming. Why would you nearly as glamorous. I’m guessing post a picture of yourself jumping into they were a hell of a lot easier to crethe Caribbean waters, if you didn’t ate as marketing tools, though. really do it?

Now goods must be presented in In hindsight, I’ve figured out that a fashion inherently promising that what we were watching was not purchasing them will magically create nearly as abnormal as we thought. the same feeling that arose when you Throughout history human beings saw it on your phone, placed just so in have gone to great lengths to present an artisan vase on a slab of raw-edge themselves to the outside world as wood, bathed in the warm glow of something they’re not, or at least a a sunbeam that just happened to be “better” version of who they are. passing by.

It’s not about the mundane things Creating a fake image of reality we all do, such as getting dressed is so easy nowadays that an up-andup for a formal occasion or making coming entrepreneur lured hundreds a fancy dinner for guests. However, of well-heeled millennials out to an we all know, or have at least heard island in the Bahamas for a music of someone, who drove himself or festival, despite the multitude of red herself into bankruptcy because they flags that were shooting up beforeracked up credit card debt to appear hand, all pointing to the reality that it wealthy. was a scam.

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Simply by creating some great social media images of what they wanted to accomplish, the fake festival’s organizers were able to generate an allure so powerful that it overcame common sense.

It was on Instagram, so it must be so. Until, designer luggage in tow, festival-goers arrived on the island and were faced with very not-Instagram-worthy sleeping bags and cheese sandwiches.

The festival was a scam, but it was fascinating to watch a generation of twenty-somethings recoil in absolute terror when faced with a reality that wasn’t just less than what they had been promised on social media, but a reality that wasn’t even worth posting on social media. They literally ran away screaming, as if they’d been dropped off in front of a crowd of armed gunmen, instead of a row of ugly dome tents.

Is the breakfast at that quirky (by design, of course) downtown diner really any better than the same dish served in a restaurant in the strip mall by your house? Have we become so out of touch with real life that everything must be presented to us in its most idealized format before we can consider it a valid option?

The depths of this phenomenon really hit me when I saw a Facebook post from an animal shelter begging for volunteer photographers. They’d figured out that a homeless dog, presented on their website in the right light and with the right backdrop, would be adopted far faster than one whose mug was snapped in his cage with an iPhone 5.

There’s nothing wrong with presenting yourself, or material items, in a good light. Hell, even a totally fake light, occasionally.

What’s unreasonable is refusing to share any part your life that hasn’t been staged and varnished — in other words, the good parts. Because I promise the memory of going over the edge of that pier and plunging deep into that cool blue water will be what you want to take to your grave, not the fake photo of an amazing experience you never had.

Chamber of Commerce presents SABEX awards

The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce presented the annual SABEX business awards Friday night at TCU Place. Sponsored by Nutrien, the long-standing event honours exceptional businesses in eight categories, and inducts a deserving member into the SABEX Hall of Fame.

The awards are open to all private sector enterprises, regardless of size, in Saskatoon and area.

Applications were forwarded to KPMG for initial sorting and processing before being delivered to independent and anonymous judging panels.

The 2019 SABEX winners are:

Customer Service (Sponsored by MNP): Eb’s Source for Adventure Marketing (Sponsored by Handy Special Events): Decora Homes Ltd. Growth and Expansion (Sponsored by SREDA): KeyLeaf New Business Venture (Sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic): Sherpa Community Involvement (Sponsored by SaskTel): Fitness 2J2 ‘Saskatooning’ (Sponsored by Tourism Saskatoon): Broadway Theatre Entrepreneur of the Year (Sponsored by Conexus Credit Union): Sheldon Dingwall, Dingwall Guitars Business of the Year (Sponsored by Edwards School of Business): LB Distillers Hall of Fame (Sponsored by RBC): Dr. Karim Nasser

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while back, I was polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertusasked if during my sis (whooping cough), chicken tenure with the public pox, hepatitis and pneumococcal school board there was an disease have been completely issue about non-immunized eradicated. They are wrong. children attending school.

Those diseases still exist, but the The easy answer was spread of these diseases has been no, or at least not to my and is being controlled through knowledge. More recently vaccination.

I was asked whether nonWith the advent of the antiimmunized children should vaxxers, whooping cough is slowbe allowed to attend a public ly making a comeback. Because Columnist school. of an increase in whooping cough It was our parents’ or grandparents’ cases, when our youngest grandchild was generation first to benefit from mass imborn, on advice of a doctor, we were once munization. Prior to public vaccination again inoculated to ensure we, if exposed, programs and the introduction of Mediwouldn’t pass this disease to our grandcare, if a child was sick, a working family child. (Infants younger than six months are had to think long and hard about the afespecially vulnerable to whooping cough fordability of seeing a doctor. and the complications can be life-threatToo often, by the time the child was ening.) taken to a doctor, the damage from what In 2018, New York City declared a pubare now easily-controlled diseases was lic health emergency because of an outalready significant and sometimes resulted break of measles. British Columbia is rein death. porting a measles outbreak in certain areas.

When vaccines became available, they Some serious consequences of measles can were frequently provided at school. A be blindness, encephalitis (brain swelling), notice would be sent home advising parear infections and pneumonia, which can ents that on a specified date their children be life-threatening to young children. would be vaccinated unless the parents I’m not going to go through each of contacted the school to countermand the these diseases, but suffice to say all these inoculation. diseases come with the potential of serious Our society was grateful that children harm and we can be reasonably protected would enjoy a greatly-reduced chance of from all of them through vaccination. being infected by devastating diseases.

On the question of whether unvacciIt is hard for me to fathom why a grow- nated children should attend school, some ing number of today’s parents are opting anti-vaxxers assume that if most of the stuout of vaccinating their children against dents are vaccinated, their children will not controllable diseases. likely be exposed to an infectious disease It is hard to imagine that anyone would or infect other students in the event their believe Dr. Andrew Wakefield, the discred- unvaccinated children become ill with an ited anti-vaccine activist, who was struck infectious disease. off the United Kingdom’s medical registry However, from the reading I have done, for unethical behaviour, misconduct and vaccinations will give a person about an 85 dishonesty for authoring a fraudulent to 95 per cent likelihood of protection. research paper that claimed a link between Regrettably, there are some children a vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella who cannot, for medical reasons, be fully and autism. vaccinated against some of these diseases.

Autism spectrum disorder is attributed Also, people who suffer from comproto genetics, not vaccinations. It is a brain mised immune systems may be suscepdevelopment disorder that manifests in tible. a wide range of symptoms and severity.

Should they be put at risk because of a The international science and medical choice some parents make to not vaccinate communities have debunked Wakefield’s their children? Well, I don’t get the sense quackery, yet some still believe it — or at that we are at that point yet, but if these least use it as an excuse to not vaccinate diseases take hold again, we may have to their children. look at alternatives for delivery of educaAnd then there are parents that believe tional services to unvaccinated children diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, in order to protect students (and staff) that

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Why am I writing about this? It’s bemedical intervention, cause last week CBC reported on a cancer but in the case of patient who, while fulfilling a lifelong dream trip granted by a charity, became vaccinations, the with measles. She had been vacrewards outweigh the infected cinated, but her current illness made her vulnerable. risks.

Then, on a recent visit to the Western anti-vaxxer homes where older siblings are Development Museum, I came upon an exunvaccinated? hibit of an iron lung. It made me reminisIf parents are following the schedule cence about a family I was acquainted with outlined by the Centre for Disease Control decades ago who had a child maimed by and Prevention, and thus have not yet fully polio. I can’t imagine any greater burden completed all their child’s vaccines, then for parents than to see their child, whether their young children could be at greater it be an infant, adolescent or adult, suffer risk of infection during this transition harmful consequences from a disease, period. especially if they could have prevented it.

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The Yorkton Film Festival and Grace Westminster United Church are hosting a film event in recognition of National Day of Film. It will be held at 7:30 at the church. This event will showcase The Breadwinner, an animated feature about an Afghan girl forced to support her family when the Taliban capture her father. There is no charge for the event. Refreshments will be served.

APRIL 28

The Saskatoon Choral Society’s Spring Concert (Tea & Silent Auction to follow) at 2:30 p.m. at the Grace Westminster United Church (505 - 10th St. East). Tickets: Adults - $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children - 6 to 10 years $5, under 6 years free. Advance tickets available from McNally Robinson or choir members.

APRIL 26 International fly-fishing film festival at the Cosmo Civic MAY 3 Centre (3130 Laurier Drive). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with A tribute to the Grand Ole Opry. Western Development Muthe film screening of Trout to Taimen Around the World at seum. Doors at 6 and show and dance at 7:30 p.m. Hear 7 p.m. The showing is hosted by the Kilpatrick Fly Fishers. the music of Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Waylon JenTickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Northern Fly nings, the Amundson Family and the Eagles. Tickets $25, Fisherman, and if available, at the door on the day of the 55+ $22. Available at WDM (306-431-1910) and Sobey’s event. For more information, contact thenorthernflyfisherat Eighth Street and Cumberland Avenue (306-477-5800). man@gmail.com.

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Le Choeur des Plaines, Saskatoon’s French choir, will hold its spring concert on at 2:30 pm at Mayfair United Church (902 33rd St. West). The choir will celebrate Western Canadian songwriters. Tickets are $ 15 / $ 5 for students and are available at McNally Robinson. Tea and dessert served after the concert.

APRIL 26-27

Saskatoon Ostomy Association educational seminar at the Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre. April 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. On April 27, registration at 8 a.m. and seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, email saskatoonostomy@gmail.com and visit www. saskatoonostomy.ca/event/educational-seminar. Tickets are available at Nordon Medical, Carnegie Medical Supplies, Schaan Home Heathcare or purchase at the website above.

EVERY SUNDAY IN MAY ***** Meewasin Trail Bird Walks. Watch for birds along the St. Martin’s United Church Gigantic Garage Sale (2617 Meewasin trail every Sunday morning in May starting at 7 Clarence Avec; corner of Clarence and Wilson Cres.). April a.m. Meet at parking lot north of the Diefenbaker Centre 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (outside only); April 27 from 8 on campus. Information at saskatoonnature.org. a.m. to 2 p.m. (inside and outside).

Pancake and sausage breakfast; bake sale; burgers, APRIL 17 hot dogs and homemade pies; silent auction; toys and Innovative Toastmasters Club will be hosting an open house from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Saskatoon Associa- books; crafts and linens; collectibles; sports equipment; tion for Community Living (3031 Louise Street). Toastmas- electronics; furniture and appliances; hardware and so ters help people from diverse backgrounds become more much more! For more information, contact the church at confident speakers, communicators and leaders. This is a 306-343-7101. free event and everyone is welcome.

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APRIL 18

Seniors Neighbourhood Hub Clubs - Mayfair Hub Club.

Free programs and refreshments | Ask a “Pharmacist” station/FIM exercises | Blood pressure checks Open to independent seniors living citywide. Mayfair United Church (902 33rd St. West). 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Visit www.scoa.ca or phone 306-652-2255 for more information. ***** Saskatoon Nature Society’s monthly meeting. 7:30 in Room 1130 in the Health Sciences E-wing (a new location). This month’s speaker if Branimir Gjetvaj. The discussion will focus on nature-based solutions for climate change. For more information, visit www.saskatoonnature. org.

APRIL 23 Windup event at the Royal Canadian Legion, Nutana Branch, 3021 Louise Street. 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Entertainment with Silver Strings. Free refreshments and blood pressure checks. Open to independent seniors living citywide. Free to attend. Call 306-222-1124 for more information.

Meet and greet geocaching event (GC864N8). From 6:45-8 p.m. at the new Dairy Queen in Hampton Village (McClocklin Rd).Everyone welcome.

MAY 3-5 Be a tourist in your own city and discover something new on a citizen led Jane’s Walk. No registration required.

These free one-hour long walks are posted at www. janeswalksaskatoon.ca.

MAY 3, MAY 10 Birding by Ear Workshops. Learn to identify bird songs.

7 p.m. both nights. Room 130 Physics building, U of S campus. Free registration at saskatoonnature.org.

MAY 4 The sixth annual Big Shred will be held in the parking lot at McClure United Church (4015 Taylor Street at Heritage Way). The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Funds used with go toward purchasing a therapeutic tub at Amy McClure House. ***** FIRE in the Kitchen Cook Off. Hall B Prairieland Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.burnfund.ca. For more information, call fireinthek-

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Steak Night, with proceeds for Kids with Ostomies Camp.

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McClure United Church (4025 Taylor St. East, corner of Taylor and McKercher Drive) garage sale from 8 p.m. to 2 p.m. Books, baking, jewelry, scarves, purses, small appliances, furniture, collectibles and many “treasures.” A pancake breakfast from 7: 30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and a hot dog lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ***** Waterfowl viewing trip to Brightwater Marsh and Blackstrap Lake. 9 a.m. Carpooling available. Information at saskatoonnature.org website. *****

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

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SN’s Darren Dreger, on a day in his home province: “Prairie Canadian experience this afternoon in Regina: In a taxi leaving the hotel for the airport when the driver makes a hard right and says, ‘Mind if I get a quick coffee?’”

• Something Janice Hough never thought she would say: “Where would the Giants be without Kevin Pillar?”

• TSN commentator Ray Ferraro, on the NHL draft lottery: “I’ve heard different media all over talking about potential picks for their teams. I’ve heard ‘generational player’ a lot when describing players. In my opinion, generational means once in a generation. That’s Connor McDavid.”

• From Torben Rolfsen: “Didn’t watch WrestleMania, but I assume Trump was the referee.”

• I am close to saying I’d rather have Mitch Marner on my team than Auston Matthews. Actually I am going to say it.

I’d rather have Mitch Marner on my team than Auston Matthews. There are the

obvious hockey skills and the so-called intangibles.

• From comedy writer Alex Kaseberg: “In Florida, a man was released from prison and stole a car from the prison parking lot. He claims he did not want to be late for his parole meeting.”

• From Rolfsen: “If you have former NHL MVP Taylor Hall on your roster, one thing is certain: you’ll finish out of the playoffs with a very high draft pick every year.”

• I feel badly for Chris Davis, who has zero hits in his last 61 plate appearances.

And that’s no joke. A baseball researcher pointed out that Ichiro once had a streak of 33 hits in 61 plate appearances.

• A man suspected of poaching rhinos, gets killed by elephants and eaten by lions.

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• From Montreal columnist Jack Todd: “Bob Cole is a classy man. He might have had the best pipes in the business.

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didn’t bother to try. No, the king of hockey broadcasting was Danny Gallivan. Danny and Dick Irvin were the best combo. Not even close.”

• I agree with Steve Simmons, a Postmedia columnist who cheers for the Leafs while covering them: “We take this moment away from hockey playoffs to offer this piece of advice to the Blue Jays: It’s Vladdy time.”

• Rolfsen, on three NHL head coaches being fired as the season wound down: “Teams were firing pink slips out of t-shirt cannons.”

• Wouldn’t it be wise of the Edmonton Oilers to give Steve Yzerman a blank cheque?

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• From Hough: “I’m so old I remember when the Clippers were Los Angeles’s dysfunctional NBA franchise.”

• It is believed the Maple Leafs have the biggest, or certainly one of the biggest, front offices in the NHL. Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province did the math, and here’s what he came up with: a sixperson analytics department, seven people in player development, 22 scouts and three community representatives. And, as Willes points out, it wouldn’t have taken the advice of 22 scouts for him to pick Matthews.

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By RJ Currie ick Jagger, 75, posted his first photo since cardiac surgery in New York. To prevent a heart attack, he’s been advised to avoid: a) heaving lifting; b) fatty foods; c) 32-year-old ballerinas.

• McGill University said its teams will no longer be called Redmen: it’s an offensive term to Indigenous people. “Canadians,” said the Washington Redskins. “Here it’s an honorific.”

• Winnipeg opened the NHL playoffs by blowing a third-period lead. And I thought Jets winger Nik Ehlers was kidding last week when he said they got “some of their identity back.”

• Netherlands is trying to grow curling with a campaign called “Holland’s Next Gold Medal.” I was thinking maybe “Orange is the New Hack” or “A Rockwork Orange.”

• Hard to believe the Blue Jays dealt away Kevin Pillar — good player, fan favourite and a Pillar of the community.

• Johnny Manziel has split up with Bre Tiesi after just one year of marriage. The guy has spent more time in detox than he has in wedlock.

• Steph Curry, the NBA’s all-time greatest 3-point shooter, JW041502 Jamessays he can see the

rim better now that he is wearing contact lenses. It’s enough to make James Harden’s beard tighten up.

• Colgate rented Ohio State’s band in the NCAA tournament instead of using its own musicians. They lost the opener — probably just as well since couldn’t blow their own horns.

• U-Conn’s Gino Auriemma says as an NCAA bench boss, he is coaching “with one hand behind his back.” Maybe so, but unlike college athletes he’s probably reaching for a wallet.

• The London Times reports Princes Harry and William are dividing their royal households. Queen Elizabeth calls it splitting heirs.

• Phillies star Bryce Harper and his wife are expecting their first baby. They’ve set aside part of his $330 million salary to bribe the kid’s way into the best kindergarten possible.

• The U.S. Checkers Championship recently took place in Medina, Ohio. I was never any good at checkers: my opponents always got the jump on me.

RJ’s Punalty Box The new Alliance of American Football league folded part way through its first season. This has left hundreds of players feeling disenfranchised.

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