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6 Completely Custom Form & function merge in luxurious custom-built showhome 21 Dreaming High An interview with internationally acclaimed Daniel Raiskin – WSO’s new Music Director 43 Standing Tall Downtown Winnipeg exudes vitality & excitement as new development unfold
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On hand at the New Product Showcase put on by Ames Tile & Stone (L-R): Sal Maida (Antex Western), Barb Hilderman & Connie Barillari (both from Ames Tile).
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Members of the industry celebrate at Deluca’s with Jerry Klein as he retires from Genstar after 33 years. Pictured (L-R): Ken Braun (Qualico), Lanny McInnes (President, MHBA), with Jason Jaquet & Vince Cherepak (both from Randall Homes).
Pictured at the opening of Premier Events new location on St Patrick’s Day (L-R): Shaun Chornley (VP Player Management, Marketing & PR, Premier Events), Patrik Laine (Winnipeg Jets) & Dan Dell’Acqua (VP Operations & Business Development, Premier Events). 2 | STYLE MANITOBA | SUMMER 2018
Also on the scene (L-R): Natasha Bargen & Amanda Minuk (both from Design Shop), Barb Hilderman (Ames Tile) & Debbie Golub (Design Shop).
Back row (L-R): Chuck Phillips (CEO),Meagen Conway (digital marketing & social media), Garry Farkas (branch manager), Chris Stanton & Curtis Gunn (sales consultants). Front row (L-R): Priscilla Cheung (corporate marketing manager), Barb Hilderman (architectural & design sales consultant), Lorie Grant (director of a&d) & Connie Barillari (product specialist).
Guests admire work by talented local artists Larry Rich & Karen Robb at the Robb & Rich art show at The Hub Gallery, uniquely located within Nott Autocorp.
Featured artist Karen Robb, with proud parents Pat & George Robb.
Spencer Curtis (Hilton Homes), Jerry Klein (retiree) & Style’s Eric Green enjoying the festivities.
Genstar executives gather round for a group shot with outgoing workmate Jerry Klein.
Matt Dunigan at the stadium preparing for the 2018 Matt Dunigan and Jimmy Ginakes Golf Classic in August.
Generation Green (Downtown) was the winner of the Commerce Design Winnipeg 2018 award. Pictured (L-R): Léonie Glénat, Sherry Sobey, (Owner - Generation Green in The Exchange) & Lisa Duxbury (Glénat Duxbury Interior Design).
Sportscaster & host of Hockey Night in Canada Ron MacLean out with the boys at one of Winnipeg’s Whiteout Street Parties during the NHL playoffs.
Dan Lester & Mayor Bowman join in the fun with diehard Jets fans in downtown Winnipeg.
Mark Reeves put on a stellar one-man performance at the Peace of Mind Benefit Concert recently held at the Park Theatre.
On stage with Neal Scheller of Cold Hard Cash, who also played a set at the concert.
Faux commentators for the 2018 playoffs proudly sporting hairstyles & suits from a bygone era.
Whether inside the arena or out on the street, a sea of whiteclad fans cheered our Jets on - win or lose - right through the playoffs!
Lisa Lester thanks the musicians & all who rallied round to put on the benefit concert
Long-time friend & benefit emcee Howard Mandshein from 92 CITI FM gives Lisa Lester a huge hug.
Doug Kisil hamming it up with Don Cherry at a Whiteout Street Party in Winnipeg.
Sportscaster Scott Oake addresses an enthusiastic crowd of hockey lovers during the playoffs in Winnipeg.
Swing Soniq also performed at the event, featuring Brent Parkin, Greg Leskiw & Gilles Fournier.
A grateful Lisa Lester with Dr Anthony Kaufmann, the neurosurgeon who saved her life.
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the agenda This past season has been incredibly busy - filled with events such as the Spring Parade of Homes, the Home + Garden Show, and many other happenings. But nothing - and I mean nothing - was more thrilling this spring than the NHL playoffs. It was game on for Winnipeg and our beloved Jets! Civic pride was at an all time high throughout the playoffs, which saw a packed arena and a sea of white-clad Jets fans flooding downtown streets to watch the games on big outdoor screens at a series of Whiteout parties. Big name sportscasters were also on the scene, including Hockey Night in Canada’s host Ron MacLean, the wildly popular and ever-flamboyant hockey personality Don Cherry, and the ‘hippest man on HNIC’ - Scott Oake. Whether inside Bell MTS Place or watching from the streets,
thousands upon thousands came out to cheer our team on. Spirits were high. We were proud. We were Winnipeg. I do believe the WSO’s new music director is going to love it here! Not only is the internationally acclaimed Daniel Raiskin a master of the baton, rumour has it he’s also an avid hockey fan and doesn’t mind our cold winters. Check out Kelly Gray’s cover story Dreaming High for more insight on our distinguished incoming maestro. Other must-reads include Leigh Patterson’s fab home coverage in Completely Custom, featuring a luxurious showhome where form and function merge, custom built by Avanti Custom Homes. With ‘Custom is the New
Standard’ as their credo, this young company certainly stays true to their word. Many of the high quality finishes found in this home are standard in all their builds. And that’s not all. Standing Tall takes readers to the heart of the city, covering the ongoing evolution of Winnipeg’s downtown area, while travel columnist Greg Klassen shares his latest journey with us in The Cobbled Splendour of Tallinn. Along with some great profiles and Style’s regular sections, we’re hoping our summer issue keeps you entertained. Enjoy!
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This contemporary, three-bedroom bungalow is as beautiful outside as it is on the inside. As with all their custom builds, Avanti Custom Homes incorporated premium materials into this home. They relied on trusted suppliers like Mid Canada Doors for the insulated doors on the three-car garage, and Gentek Building Products for siding, soffit and fascia. Northland Ready Mix Concrete supplied and poured the concrete driveway for instant curb appeal. The fit-and-finish trim and acrylic stucco combine for a low maintenance exterior that exemplifies the builder’s focus on quality and workmanship.
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colour. It’s evident from the moment you step over the main entrance threshold into a large foyer. It’s filled with natural sunlight filtering through the front door windows: four on the door itself, a transom window above and another vertical window alongside. “Another Avanti advantage is that we have the window manufacturer install the doors and windows,” says Jaquet. “Having them installed by certified professionals gives peace of mind to our clients.” The casual dining room features a striking light fixture from Robinson Lighting, along with a recessed nook perfect for displaying artwork or as a serving area.
Accurate, upfront pricing can make the daunting experience of building a custom home a lot easier for a homeowner. “Our clients enjoy being able to put a custom mark on their home, with all the value-added features included in the price, “ says Jaquet. “You know exactly what you’re getting.” Potential homebuyers can see what they’re getting in this showhome, which exemplifies the Avanti advantage from the front curb to the back deck. No detail is overlooked, with form and function blending seamlessly. To make this house feel like a home, the builder made ample and strategic use of space, light and
Ten-foot high ceilings create a spacious feel in the great room and main living areas. Warm toned colours used on walls and accents, along with blinds and window treatments by Changes by Design, create an inviting home environment. Grounding the main living areas are dark hardwood floors supplied and installed by Curtis Carpets.
The builder makes ample use of space, light and colour. In the foyer, natural sunlight filters through the many horizontal windows found in and above the front door to create a dramatic, welcoming space.
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A nicely shaped central island separates the kitchen and great room. Form and function prevail in the kitchen, with its stainless steel appliances, elegant pendant lights and large Caesarstone quartz countertops that are perfect for food prep and service.
There’s a heightened sense of grandeur as you enter. The 10’ foyer ceiling stretches up and opens to the great room and kitchen areas; both replete with multiple large windows and contemporary light fixtures. Warm tonal colours used in the dark hardwood floors and accents, and creamy walls convey an elegant, relaxed feel throughout this main living area. These qualities make the heart of the home a natural gathering spot for entertaining and family gatherings. The cultured stone feature wall in the great room lends visual interest and texture, offering the perfect counterpart to the linear gas fireplace it surrounds. A generous, nicely shaped central island separating the great room from the kitchen is designed with function in mind. A serving area on one side allows for casual dining, and the Caesarstone quartz countertop is a great surface for meal prep. A sink and dishwasher make for easy clean-up. Stained maple cabinetry supplied and installed by Urban Effects, and a walk-in pantry, both provide ample storage. Everything can be tucked out of sight to eliminate visual clutter. Avanti’s custom touches can be found in unexpected places. The pantry shelving is made of wood, not wire, for example, and there’s a
Stained maple cabinetry from Urban Effects, plus a walk-in pantry with wood shelving, provide ample storage in the kitchen.
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Even the mudroom and laundry areas get the Avanti custom treatment to make it a warm, functional space. It features a side-byside washer/dryer, long countertop with sink, and lots of storage. Even unseen areas get attention. Avanti relied on local companies like Universal Drywall to deliver the high quality workmanship a custom home demands.
handy motion light installed inside. And a recessed nook in the dining room has a countertop and drawers, so it’s perfect for displaying artwork or as a buffet service area. “We try to provide a custom feel and touches of practicality so you can truly experience how you might live in the home,” says Jaquet. The builder’s commitment to quality extends to the oft-neglected mudroom. Instead, Avanti’s designed it as a warm and functional space, with sideby-side washer and dryer, a long countertop with sink above, and loads of storage. Thanks to the Control4 automation system from Advance Electronics, lights can be dimmed, music played, temperature adjusted, doors locked and security system enabled – all from your smartphone, no matter where you are. This bungalow is a split plan, with two bedrooms on one side and one on the other. The two bedrooms are generously sized with big windows and closets, and a full bathroom is conveniently situated between them. It’s more than just a master bedroom on the opposite “wing.” This private retreat is better described as an owner’s suite. The bedroom itself is spacious and bright, filled with natural light, thanks to a large window. Plush carpeting from Curtis Carpets continues into the huge walk-in closet with custom wood shelving.
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Plush carpeting and a large window warm up the spacious bedroom in the owner’s suite, which also features an adjoining walk-in closet and luxury ensuite.
Heated tile flooring is the first hint of luxury you feel when entering the deluxe ensuite, featuring double vanities and an enormous glassed-in shower. More maple cabinetry keeps toiletries and towels out of sight for a modern, uncluttered look. Even the three-car garage is spotless, and potential clients are encouraged to drive their cars right in to get a perspective of this space. After all, Avanti Custom Homes takes pride in being meticulous with the details. “We framed in all the interior walls in the basement so you can see the workmanship that’s typical of our builds,” says Jaquet. Avanti incorporates premium materials outside, too, like the easy-to-clean, durable composite decking and metal railings used on the deck. Fit-and-finish trim and acrylic stucco on the home’s low maintenance exterior is more evidence of the quality and workmanship that sets Avanti apart. “We build with the future in mind, so by doing it right we save time and money in the long run for our clients,” says Jaquet. A beautifully landscaped front and rear yard puts the bow on this Avanti package. Here, usefulness and beauty harmoniously co-exist. And where custom is the new standard.
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resale market. Nott’s award-winning team caters to all makes and models, and are experts at remarketing. Up front is the crew of six knowledgeable sales professionals that work to market every consignment vehicle. Behind the scenes, Red Seal certified technicians working from a 10,000 square foot diagnostic service centre thoroughly go over each car from bumper to bumper. Then, the resale vehicle is fully detailed in the Nott AutoSpa before appearing for a comprehensive professional photo shoot that displays in as many as 12 car sales websites. “The idea is to come up with a fair market evaluation that works for both seller and buyer. Then we get busy contacting our thousands of clients in our data base,” he says. The consignment process is a simple one notes Trevor. First, is the initial get together where the car and owner meet the team at Nott to discuss valuation and particulars of the sale. “Then you just leave us the keys,” he says, adding that average selling time is around 45 days. “Every situation is different. For example, we recently took in a beautiful low mileage BMW M3 and had three appointments for viewing the first day.”
Nott Autocorp’s site at the corner of Waverley and McGillivray showcases over 120 gorgeous cars. Many of these vehicles are inside Nott’s luxurious 20,000 square foot showroom where unique amenities such as full body massage chairs, giant TV screens, billiards, table tennis, basketball, video games and beautiful local art from Larry Rich and Karen Robb help customers relax while awaiting an oil change or test drive appointment. At Nott the idea is to think like the customer. “Why Nott is not just our ad slogan, it’s our business mantra as well! We empathize and entrench ourselves into the place of our customers. This helps us really deliver what customers want. We know our success comes from recognizing clients’ pain and offering efficient, smart solutions. From our award-winning service, AutoSpa and finance capabilities to our sales teams, our process is one where we really hold each customer’s hand when it comes to all things car related.” For more information on Why Nott visit www.winnipegusedcars.com
Working with the community Recently, Nott Auto started a new charity to help put slightly used bikes and sports equipment into the hands of less fortunate Winnipeggers who need them. The Why Nott Charity is a program that has Trevor Nott and his young sons driving around on weekends during spring picking up sports equipment and taking it back to Nott Auto on Waverley. “We recondition the items and get them out and into the hands of young Winnipeggers who can really benefit from the positive elements of sport and the joy of riding a bike,” says Trevor. Call (204) 889-6688 to arrange item pickup or drop off directly at Nott Autocorp.
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My husband and I were delighted to see The Tenors gracing the cover of Style’s Winter 2017 edition. Fortunately, we managed to snag tickets to the show, which really put us in the mood for the holiday season. We also enjoy the home designs and other sections of the magazine in each edition. Looking forward to future issues… Melanie Crawshank, Winnipeg
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t was a bitterly cold February in 2015 when Daniel Raiskin, the new Music Director for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), made his first visit to Winnipeg. He had been invited to perform as Guest Conductor for the group’s Masterwork Series. He admits to being impressed by the quality of the programming and the high level of the 70-year old orchestra’s musicians, as well as the incredible cold of our Winnipeg winter. “I’m from St. Petersburg in Russia and I am used to really cold weather, but this type of cold was both brutal as well as being an interesting experience,” says Raiskin, speaking from the Canary Islands where he is Principal Guest Conductor of the Orquesta de Tenerife, one of Spain’s top symphonies. Most impressive during his Winnipeg debut was his ability to mesh with the long established players of the WSO. “It just felt like I was someplace very familiar. During rehearsals for the performances the interplay with the orchestra was very smooth. I could see right away there were similarities and connections that would bode well for a longer relationship. I am looking forward to carrying on where we left off,” he states, adding that he has visited the WSO twice since that first chilly February date, and has seen the relationship grow steadily stronger. The WSO announced the change in Music Director last February, opening the way for Raiskin to take on his new role this coming season. The Board hired a busy man. Raiskin, an award-winning recording artist,
has been travelling regularly to conduct orchestras in Europe, Asia and South America from his home base in Amsterdam, where his wife, son and daughter currently reside. We spoke during an afternoon when he was resting before an evening performance in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The next day he was flying to Russia, where he was slated to conduct the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra in the European premier of a complicated 47-minute piece by US composer Marga Richter. Raiskin is also Principal Guest Conductor with the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra. Add to this dates in Germany (until recently he was Chief Conductor at the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie in Koblenz), Japan and Poland, as well as lots of back and forth between Tenerife and Slovenia. He laughs when I suggest that not only is he a master of the baton, but he must also be a master of the timely flight connection and the lengthy airport security line. Raiskin will make his debut as Music Director this coming September 17, when he and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will welcome acclaimed pianist Emanuel Ax to The Asper Foundation Opening Night Gala. “I am truly blessed to have inherited an orchestra that is in very good shape professionally,” he says, noting that the WSO is recognized globally as an orchestra and sounding entity in its own right. “In a world where there are a lot of undistinguishables amid the noise of competing creative enterprise there is the WSO and its ability to rise above this din. As an organization the WSO has talent and capability,” he says, suggesting
Winnipeg’s symphony is an orchestra that punches above its weight class. What does Raiskin have planned as he moves forward on the legacy of Alexander Mickelthwate, the WSO’s outgoing Music Director who now leads the Oklahoma City Philharmonic? He remarks that he plans to dream high and help the orchestra get to places yet unimagined. Expect unusual settings, more community involvement and even more excitement from the Winnipeg New Music Festival (WNMF). “Having Philip Glass was an achievement and now I have really big shoes to fill. But, there are others that I will persuade to come to Winnipeg to generate great excitement and bring wonderful music. Expect to be surprised and elated,” he shares, adding that he plans to place his musical stamp firmly onto the WNMF as well as the range of classical compositions performed over the busy season that begins this autumn at the Centennial Concert Hall. “My goal is to take the WSO beyond the usual. New flavours are necessary to keep the musical experience fresh for audiences. Orchestras need new impulses and new energy on a regular basis to keep them growing and to maintain their vitality,” he says, commenting that he wants to take the WSO and its audiences on a process of discovery where great music is found to be alive and relevant. What will you discover at the 2018-2019 WSO season? Visit www.wso.ca for more information.
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American music icon Sheryl Crow and SO MUCH MORE! (July 5-8). Winnipeg Folk Festival.
street performers and bands perform from noon to midnight daily on the outdoor stage (Jul 18-29). Events take place at various venues around Winnipeg. For more information visit: www.winnipegfringe.com Folklorama – Experience the energy and excitement of the largest and longest running multicultural event of its kind in the world! From traditional meals to lively performances by local, national and international entertainers, Folklorama creates a feast for the senses as you experience over 40 cultural pavilions that feature amazing hospitality and a fun, celebratory atmosphere (Aug 5-18). Events take place at various venues around Winnipeg. For more information visit: www.folklorama.ca Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME) – If you are in the mood for cutting edge electronic music from local and international electronic musicians, you must check out the MEME festival! Some of the musical styles you can expect to hear include a broad spectrum of house, techno, deep dub, psychedelic, world, nu-jazz, ambient and experimental sounds (Aug 16-19). Events take place at The Cube in the Exchange District. For more information visit: www.memetic.ca Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival – This Burton Cummings Theatre event features local, national, and international blues performers. The party includes hanging out on Smith Street for non-stop live entertainment on the outdoor stage along with multiple barbeque-themed food stations, food and product demonstrations, retail vendors, and more! (Aug 17-18). For more information visit: www.winnipegbbqandblues.ca
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Soca Reggae Festival – Don’t miss out on this celebration of Soca Reggae and Calypso mixed together with Caribbean flavours. Highlights include local favourites Papa Mambo and Cisha (July 13-15). This multicultural party takes place in the Cube in Old Market Square. For more info visit: www.socareggaefest.wixsite.com/mysite Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival – North America’s second largest Fringe Festival showcases more than 170 local, national and international theatre companies, offering performances of comedy, drama, improv, dance and more. Festival goers of all ages are invited to enjoy live entertainment at Old Market Square in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District, where
Winnipeg Classic RockFest – Classic Rock fans get ready for another Rockfest with Canadian classic rock legends Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Kim Mitchell, Holly Woods & Toronto, and Winnipeg’s own Greg Leskiw with Monster Hollow. Event takes place at Shaw Park (Aug 23). For more information visit www.winnipegclassicrockfest.com Oddblock Comedy Festival – What could be better than a block party style, four-day comedy festival in Winnipeg’s South Osborne neighbourhood? (Aug 23-26). For more information check out www.oddblock.ca
GALLERIES + MUSEUMS Winnipeg Art Gallery – The WAG invites you to spend the summer with the Impressionists and experience 100 works spanning 100 years. Showcasing some of the most beloved artists of all time: Mary Cassatt, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and many more! (June 16 – Sept 9). Highlights of other current exhibitions include Shaman Stories; this exhibition brings together the two highly influential artists Norval Morrisseau (1931-2007) and Abraham Anghik
Ruben (b. 1951) (until Sept 30). For more information visit www.wag.ca. Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art – Plug In ICA’s mission is to bring the best of contemporary art to Manitoba and share Manitoba’s unique artistic voice with the world. This is accomplished annually through exhibitions, events, tours, conferences, lectures and online projects that marry research and analysis with innovation and experimentation. Check out upcoming exhibitions at www.plugin.org Soul Gallery Inc. at 163 Clare Ave. – Ready for a new Art Gallery experience? Visit “an art gallery in a home” filled with contemporary fine art by 32 local, national and international artists. This one-of-a-kind gallery in Western Canada showcases a diverse and captivating collection of paintings, monoprints and sculpture beautifully presented in a home setting. OPEN: Saturday Noon – 4pm. Or by appt. Monday to Friday (204-781-8259) www.soulgallery.ca Urban Shaman – An Aboriginal artist-run centre dedicated to meeting the needs of contemporary artists by providing a vehicle for artistic expression in all disciplines and at all levels by taking a leadership role in the cultivation of Indigenous art. For more information on upcoming exhibitions visit www.urbanshaman.org Cre8ery – If you’re seeking the pulse of Winnipeg’s gallery talent, you needn’t look much further than the Cre8ry. Featuring a fresh rotation of excellent local and international artists in a number of mediums, there’s much to experience here. For more information on upcoming exhibitions visit www.cre8ery.com Manitoba Museum – The Manitoba Museum is home to over 2.6 million artifacts and specimens! Oh my! There is plenty to discover at this cherished locale, renowned for its combined human and natural heritage themes. Check out www.manitobamuseum.ca for more details. Canadian Museum for Human Rights – The CMHR is the realization of a dream by the late philanthropist Israel Asper. Come and discover the many permanent and rotating exhibitions. For more information visit www.humanrights.ca
THEATRE Rainbow Stage – Breaking Up is Hard to Do is a comic tale of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn in search of good times and romance over one wild Labor Day weekend. The score includes 18 Neil Sedaka classics including “Where the Boys Are,” “Sweet Sixteen,” “Calendar Girl,” “Love Will Keep Us Together,” and of course, the chart-topping “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” (July 12 to 22). Next up is the beloved classic fairy tale – Beauty and the Beast! This international sensation features all the wonderful songs written by
Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice (Aug 16 to 30). For more information visit: http://www.rainbowstage.ca Celebrations Dinner Theatre – May the force be with you in Star Warz 2: The Farce Strikes Back. Your favourite rebels (and lightsabres) are back at it again! Enjoy dinner and a show set against the best galactic tunes in the universe (until Aug 4). Take a step back into the 70’s with Mama Mio Here We Go Again! (Aug 11 – Oct 6). Performances take place at the Canad Inns Fort Garry. For more information visit: www.celebrations.ca
DANCE Royal Winnipeg Ballet – A tradition since the 1970s, Ballet in the Park returns as part of the Summer Entertainment Series at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park. This is a free and family–friendly event that attracts more than 20,000 people annually, from Winnipeg and beyond (Jul 25-27). Young Lungs Dance Exchange – 2017/18 is all about research for this consortium of dance artists. Experience research in progress, in workshop form, in essay presentations or in roundtable conversations. The Research Series events are peppered throughout the season. Check out www.younglungs.ca for more details.
OUT OF TOWN ADVENTURES Dauphin’s Countryfest – Canada’s longest running country music festival has become iconic on the prairies. No wonder, with another powerhouse line-up of performers that include Band of Rascals, Honeymoon Suite, Florida Georgia Line, Megan Nash, Snake Oil and many more exciting acts! Set around Riding Mountain National Park, there is lots to do between the performances: beach volleyball, prairie helicopter rides, a sports bar by the beach, and a nightly beach social to name a few. Don your cowboy hat and come on down (Jun 28 -Jul 1). For more information visit: www.countryfest.ca Summer Winds Family Music Festival – Victoria Beach hosts this family-friendly weekend of music that includes the much loved cover bands Cold Hard Cash (Johnny Cash tribute), Whole Lotta Angus (AC/DC tribute), and Damn the Torpedos (Tom Petty tribute), along with other awesome local talent. Delight in eats and treats from the food vendors and drinks at the beer garden (Jul 20-21). For more information visit: www.summerwindsmusic.com Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition – A Manitoba must-do and see event held in Morris, Manitoba, this Pro-Rodeo offers the best of the Canadian Tour circuit in bull riding, bronco-busting, tie-down roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racing and
team roping. If that’s not enough, take in the fast paced chariot and chuck wagon races, rodeo clowns, midway, petting zoo, children’s entertainment and scrumptious food vendors. And for adults only, a cool beverage can be enjoyed at the Scratching River Saloon while taking in some great local talent on the free stage (Jul 19-22). For more information visit: www.manitobastampede.ca Gimli Film Festival – The magic of cinema under the stars is not to be missed at this widely recognized and unique film festival hosted in Gimli, Manitoba. Join the GFF for critical, engaging and entertaining cinema from the most promising Manitoban and Canadian filmmakers, and an exceptional selection of feature films and documentaries from around the world! (Jul 25-29). For more info visit: www.gimlifilm.com Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede – This stampede boasts ‘where everyone lets off steam’ and that is what they have been doing for more than 60 years! A celebration of Manitoba’s agricultural roots and pioneering spirit is ready and waiting in Austin, Manitoba. You will find the largest collection of vintage farm equipment, the Manitoba Clydesdale Classic Show, a nightly rodeo, parade and live music all day long. From toddlers to seniors, there is something for everyone (Jul 26-29). For more info visit: www.threshermensmb.ca Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival – Celebrate this exciting perogy-packed Ukrainian festival in Dauphin, where they just don’t stop offering up a host of Ukrainian everything! Be their guest in Ukrainian tradition with nightly Zabavas (parties thrown in honour of their guests – that’s you!), traditional breads and borscht, four stages with ongoing entertainment, evening polka parties, an interactive Ukrainian heritage village, riding and dancing Cossacks, a vendors pavilion and food booths, plus children’s entertainment and playzone (Aug 3, 4 & 5). For more info visit: www.cnuf.ca The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba – This festival proudly celebrates the Icelandic culture and heritage in Gimli, and boasts being one of the oldest continuous ethnic festivals in North America! Experience everything Icelandic at the Viking village, the Icelandic culture and heritage pavilion, Viking battles, alternative folk festival (all live), sandcastle contest, fine arts show, Wonder Shows midway and rides, Islendingdunk (battle of balance above the water). Get dinged - become an honorary Icelander and so much more (Aug 3-6). For more info visit: www.icelandicfestival.com Morden Corn & Apple Festival – This warm and hospitable festival is celebrating its 52nd year! Filled with offerings of free food, entertainment, tours, children’s events and shuttle buses, this family friendly, pet friendly, elder friendly, and baby festival is not to be missed! (Aug 24-26). For more info visit: www.cornandapple.com
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SPECIAL EVENTS First Fridays in The Exchange – Step into your culture zone and come for a walk in Winnipeg’s original downtown! A great way to get to know the Exchange District every 1st Friday of each month at various venues all year round. The Assiniboine Park Zoo – Have you heard the news? The Assiniboine Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the debut of a new attraction coming for a limited time only this summer. Xtreme BUGS is presented by Artis REIT and will feature 19 giant, animatronic bugs along the forested trail inside the Zoo (until Oct 31).
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The Wolseley Farmer’s Market – Vegetables, grass-fed beef, rainbow trout, fresh bread, tarot card readings and vegan goodies are just some of what you will find at the Wolseley Farmer’s Market. Come on down to the R.A. Steen Community Centre every Tuesday and Thursday until Oct 11. Loverboy – Rocking audiences for more than 30 years with hits like “Working for the Weekend,” “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” and “Turn Me Loose,” Loverboy is still at it with their big rock sound and high energy live shows. Not to be missed! Concert takes place at Club Regent Event Centre (July 12).
Ai-Kon – Check out a sure to be fascinating 24-hour, round the clock, weekend convention of Japanese anime and pop culture. This special event features Manitoba’s largest cosplay contest, a huge marketplace, cultural, crafting and pop-culture programming, and international guests and famous voice actors from your favourite shows (Jul 27-29). Event located at the RBC Convention Centre. Movies on Memorial – Watch your favourite 2000’s movies under the stars for free at Memorial Park every Tuesday in August! Movies start at sundown (approximately 9 pm). Don’t forget to come early to enjoy some pre-movie entertainment, including food trucks, games and more. In the event of bad weather, the movie will take place the following day. Shrek (Aug 7), Mean Girls (Aug 14), School of Rock (Aug 21), and Miss Congeniality (Aug 28). Trooper – Canadian rock heroes Trooper have sold millions of records, have had a couple dozen hits, a Juno Award for Band of the Year and ongoing sold-out shows across Canada. Don’t miss your chance to see these Canadian legends! (Aug 24) Concert takes place at Club Regent Event Centre. Lights of the North/Chinese Lantern Light Festival – This special event celebrates the 30th anniversary of the sister city twinning between Winnipeg and Chengdu, China. This huge festival that occupies over 10 acres is sure to amaze! In addition to lantern exhibits depicting Manitoba, Canada and Chinese icons and symbols illuminated by millions of LED lights, there will be live performances by Chengdu acrobats and dancers. Also, Chinese artisans will demonstrate their talents on site making heritage handcrafts to the delight of audiences and shoppers (Aug 31-Oct 12). Event takes place at the Red River Exhibition Park. For more info visit lightsofthenorth.ca.
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innipeg’s Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar has been synonymous with fine dining since its opening in 1958. While culinary trends have changed over the years, Hy’s has retained a following by delivering top quality food, good service and unparalleled attention to detail. I admit we had come to believe that the low-light, wood-panelled downtown steakhouse genre was a bit of a throwback in this time of multicultural cuisine served tapas-style in small, slick, refurbished venues throughout the city. But our recent experience at Hy’s in the Richardson Building (what could be more downtown than Portage and Main?) felt like a rediscovery of something very special. First of all, the serving staff is knowledgeable and happy to work with you to deliver drink and dining options that will keep you smiling throughout your visit. Gone is the rigid formality we once equated with Hy’s fine dining. What remains is the sensibility that whatever your selection is, it will be prepared well with an eye to fresh ingredients and best flavour. That is important at a time when many of us are expecting a bang for our ‘luxury expenses’ buck. And oh, the drinks! A digital tablet offered our wine selections: Prosecco and wines available by the bottle, half bottle (in some cases) and by the glass. There was also a selection of cocktails that I was eager to discuss with our server. Hy’s is known for its martinis. They are prepared as you like them and they never disappoint. But tonight, I had a craving for their traditional Whiskey Sour. I knew that the egg whites are beaten at the bar and the syrups – all cocktail syrups, in fact – are prepared in-house. My companion had a cocktail known as Pomelito, made with Bombay Gin, St. Germaine, grapefruit cordial and lemon. It offered an ideal gateway to the deliciousness that followed. Another table favourite was the Boulevardier – a variation on the Negroni using bourbon instead of gin.
Gewerztraminer white wine from the Okanagan. We then sampled Sautéed Prawns in a sublime garlic Pernod sauce, followed by our last appetizer Black and Blue Ahi Tuna slices with soy sauce, paired with a Catena Zapata Chardonnay from Argentina. Truly wonderful! We will be returning for this. (So grateful for the wine pairings recommended by the sommelier!) At this point, we were ready for the pièce de résistance: the Filet Mignon. This prime cut of beef is aged a minimum of 28 days and grilled to order. The result, we are told, is a steak cut so tender “you could cut it with a soup spoon.” We chose to use our allocated steak knives and were not disappointed - the Filet was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. It was served with a port wine reduction and a dignified layer of melted gorgonzola on top, and paired with a red wine: a bold Malbec from Argentina. I felt completely satisfied with the meal, but being a sweets lover and curious by nature, I perused the dessert menu and rested my eyes upon two items: Bananas Foster (ripe bananas sautéed and set aflame with dark rum) and Key Lime pie. It was to be the pie – a perfectly concocted crown to the evening. Our dinner at Hy’s was far better than we could have imagined. Our genial server and attentive sommelier, along with the delicious food and drink they presented will have us remembering this as one of our best dining experiences in Winnipeg over the past few years. Steak House, foody venue or Cocktail Bar, Hy’s is worthy of your attention when quality and freshness matter most.
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Sanitize your trashcan - Wash and disinfect it once a week. This will remove any foul smells that may be lingering, as well as stopping any additional bacterial growth. Wash surfaces people touch - Periodically wipe doorknobs, handles, buttons and controls, and light switches in and around your kitchen with cleaning agents. Even if they seem clean to the naked eye, they may already be harboring bacteria. Have multiple cutting boards - Use two or more cutting boards to prevent cross contamination and the spread of harmful bacteria. According to the Home Food Safety, “when juices from raw meats or germs from unclean objects accidentally touch cooked or ready-to-eat foods (such as fruits or salads), cross-contamination occurs.” Decontaminate - To clean off a cutting board or any other item that has been used for meat, wash the board in hot water with soap. As an extra precaution, wipe the board down with a chlorine bleach solution and rinse with water. Defrost - Frozen items should be defrosted in the refrigerator or in the microwave. When defrosting the item in the fridge, make sure to place it on a bottom shelf so juices don’t drip onto other foods. If the item has already been microwaved, make sure to cook it immediately. Take Time Home Cleaning is dedicated to practising sanitary cleaning methods. For more tips or to schedule a cleaning, contact their office at 204-770-7103 8am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
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¼ cup (50 mL) butter 1 ½ cups (375 mL) finely chopped dates 1 cup (250 mL) sugar 2 beaten eggs 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla 2 cups (500 mL) crisp rice grain cereal ½ cup (125 ml) shredded coconut ½ cup (125 ml) chopped pecans Icing sugar In a non-stick fry-pan, over medium-low heat, mix butter, dates, sugar, and eggs. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Remove the pan from the stove and add the vanilla, cereal, coconut, and nuts. Using a teaspoon, form small amounts of dough into balls. Roll balls in icing sugar. Makes approximately 36 cookies
Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Lettuce Wraps 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jar 300 mL Roasted, sliced red peppers, drained and diced 2 cups (500 mL) baby arugula, roughly chopped 1 cup (250 mL) Cheddar cheese, shredded ¼ cup (50 mL) basil pesto 8 eggs ½ tsp (2 mL) salt ½ tsp (2 mL) pepper 1 head Bibb lettuce Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray a 9 x 9-inch (22 x 22 cm) pan lined with parchment paper. In a large non-stick fry pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and sauté an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, mix together peppers, arugula, cheese, and pesto until combined. Add in onion mixture and stir till combined. Transfer vegetable mixture to prepared pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetable mixture in prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Slice into 3-inch (8 cm) rectangles. Serve warm or cold wrapped in lettuce leaves.
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Most cosmopolitan ears have missed Italy’s modern jazz players. Pianist Giovanni Guidi could be the one to change that. His previous set, This is the Day, is an unhurried trio session that finds serene middle ground between Paul Bley and Claude Debussy. Ida Lupino doesn’t raise the temperature much higher, but there’s bolder company in Louis Sclavis (clarinets), Gerald Cleaver (drums) and especially trombonist Gianluca Petrella, a bold young player who is fluid and sonorous throughout. It’s a keen group, with Cleaver’s deep drums covering the space normally filled by a bass player, and the original music is alternately pensive and sexy, especially in the winding trombone and bass clarinet in “Just Tell Me Who it Was.” Carla Bley’s title track is revived with perfect understanding of her affectionate melancholy.
VANGELIS Soil Festivities (Universal) Summer music shouldn’t be limited to the beach. In 1984, with Soil Festivities, unbound composer Vangelis released an absorbing production that could be heard as music for gardeners entranced by insect scurrying. “When I was a little boy, in my garden, I used to spend hours observing what happens above and below the ground,” he explains in the liner note. “It was marvellous to watch the little creatures moving around.” It opens, appropriately, with a bellow of thunder and rain effects, echoed by a synthesizer pulse. Soon, it’s a blend of earthy impressions – the glinting sunshine of a celeste, warmer messages via electric piano and percussive drama, with rising heat through digital strings. Vangelis plays everything, but here it’s his vision and command as an orchestrator that compels revisiting these miniature worlds.
ANOUAR BRAHEM Blue Maqams (ECM/Universal) The astounding journey of oud player Anouar Brahem continues. This time, the Tunisian plays with a new international band, with the great American drummer Jack DeJohnette and English pianist Django Bates and bassist Dave Holland. The prospect of Western and Oriental cultural fusion grows less important, however. Brahem’s oud is ever more a baritone classical guitar in the mix, drawing rich, deep lines in this handsome, dark blue territory. Holland has worked with him before, and the great bassist is similarly fleet and resonant, and equally attuned to the texture of strings. Bates is a different surprise, his piano playing nudging the mood before coming to the fore, rising impressively over the circling rhythm of “Unexpected Outcome.”
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A twist on the spooky old house story where the house is the narrator. It’s 1960’s Montreal, and the Delorme family are so greedy that their house, once grand, is now falling apart due to their cheapness. When their only son and heir - a surprisingly decent chap - falls for a mysterious woman, things really go haywire. This is a witty, gothic tale with deliciously awful villains involving a mansion with a will of its own. Translated from French by Fred A. Reed and David Homel.
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The Year of No Summer: A Reckoning (biblioasis) by Rachel Lebowitz
On April 10th, 1815, Mount Tambora in Indonesia erupted with such force that weather patterns changed, with snow in June and food shortages in Europe. In this lyric essay, Rachel Lebowitz connects these events with others like the Battle of Waterloo (also 1815) and Word War I (100 years later), Hans Christian Anderson and Greek Myth, the last Frost Fair on the River Thames, and modern parenting in this lovely, fluid, thoughtful book.
The Sockeye Mother
(Hetxw’ms Gyetxw) by Brett David Huson Illustrated by Natasha Donovan (Highwater/Portage & Main Press) A beautiful book by Gitxsan writer Brett David Huson about the importance of the sockeye salmon to his people from northwestern British Columbia. As it depicts the way the fish travel via the Skeena River, this picture book makes the interconnections of animals, water, soil, seasons, and people clear. Ostensibly for children, adults will enjoy the dramatic, stunning illustrations by Natasha Donovan, and might learn something about environmental balance and cultural knowledge.
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The Fairy Tale Museum (Invisible Publishing) Susannah M. Smith
Less a novel than a cabinet of curiosities, The Fairy Tale Museum is reminiscent of fairy tales and folk stories, with its collection of dreamy, sometimes nightmarish vignettes. The pages are full of strange events and characters, from a vampire who keeps falling asleep and Little Black Riding Hood, to an assortment of woodland creatures and a fortuneteller or two. Susannah M. Smith has created an original, grotesque, beautiful, and out-of-this-world book.
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Supporting a full recovery By Kelly Gray This June, Winnipeg’s Main Street Project announced that it had been chosen to participate in a major study designed to help implement mental health recovery guidelines into day-to-day practices. The study, Implementing Mental Health Recovery Guidelines Into Services, is organized by researchers from The Douglas Mental Health University Institute and McGill University. Together, staff from Main Street Project and their clients in connection with the researchers will work to create an action plan aimed at improving services such as those offered by Main Street Project and other frontline agencies across Canada. Important here is the concept of recovery and what it means for users of services such as Main Street Project. Current thinking sees a deep connection between mental health and addiction. Thought leaders such as Boston University Centre for Psychiatric Research Professor Emeritus, William Anthony, suggest that recovery is a deeply personal, unique process of changing one’s attitudes, values, feelings, goals, skills and/or roles. “It is a way of living a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life, even with limitations caused by the illness. Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness,” he explains. “This study will help attach science to anecdotal evidence we find everyday,” says Main Street Project Executive Director, Rick Lees, who agrees with Anthony and sees recovery from addictions as a mental health issue that is a journey. “Once, mental health and addiction were viewed as being separate. Now we can see that they go hand in hand in a holistic approach. Our challenge is to discover what brought on the behaviour toward addiction, and then look to see what can be done after a person makes the choice to remove harmful substances from their lives. We see now that we have go beyond abstinence and help to establish positive behaviours that lead to a greater sense of wellbeing. Recovery is often a lifelong journey,” he adds, noting that Main Street Project has been making a difference in Winnipeg since 1972.
Rick Lees, Executive Director, Main Street Project
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Indeed, the agency is a well-known helping hand for the city’s most vulnerable residents, offering a range
of meaningful programming and services. Main Street Project has a ‘housing first’ philosophy where they work with each individual to support positive changes and transition towards stable, permanent housing. Main Street Project was selected alongside other agencies from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. Main Street Project made the cut as a good test site because of the depth of the addiction trench here in Winnipeg and the quality of the agency’s frontline workers. “We chose Main Street Project because of the relationships and connections it makes with the people it serves,” said Dr. Myra Piat, Principal Investigator of the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and McGill University. “As an agency, it strives to help its clients secure housing and live satisfying, hopeful and contributing lives, in spite of significant mental health, trauma and addictions related circumstances,” she adds. This collaborative study is the first of its kind in Canada. According to the principals, the primary aim of the project is to implement mental health recovery guidelines developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada into practice within healthcare organizations that provide housing such as that offered by Main Street Project. The guidelines come as the result of a national mental health strategy, Changing Directions, Changing Lives. Under the terms of the study, researchers will work together to create an action plan aimed at improving services that can be used at Main Street Project as well as other agencies that serve a similar client base. “The research team is confident the guidelines will lead to positive client outcomes, including improved access to treatment, reduced self-stigma, increased connections to client families, and drastically improving the quality gap to mental health services,” states Piat. “We are honoured and thrilled to be chosen as one of the locations for this vital project,” says Lees. “To have the leaders of this study see our agency and staff as important pieces for their work further validates our efforts in the field of mental health and the positive outcomes we achieve.”
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r. Anthony Kaufmann, lanky and athletic, smiles his hello in the video call, a Jets jersey over his green scrubs and a thumbs up for the home team during Stanley Cup playoffs. There is a warmth and guy-next-door friendliness in his manner that is more likely to call to mind a favourite high school teacher than any stereotype of a brain surgeon you might find in a Hollywood film. An internationally recognized neurosurgeon, Dr. Kaufmann grew up in Winnipeg, and completed medical school and his surgical residency at the University of Manitoba, where he earned recognition for both his academic achievements as well as his athletic talent in basketball. His interest in new medical technology and his promotion of excellence in training and research has helped advance Manitoba’s stature in neurosurgery. To Manitobans, it means better care and access to tools that are more efficient and often less invasive, as in the use of the Gamma Knife in non-surgical treatment of brain tumors and other medical conditions. “Gamma Knife Radiosurgery is a newer tool in Canada. We had the first Gamma Knife in the country installed here in Winnipeg about 12 years ago. I was very interested in it because this was a great tool that provided an alternative to some of the treatments I was doing micro surgically.” Dr. Kaufmann says he knew when he was in high school that he would go into medicine. He credits his mother for her constant support and guidance. “She would often say a person’s life can be measured by how much they’ve done for other people. My mother was very encouraging to both my sister and myself.” Today, Dr. Kaufmann leads a neurosurgical practice treating patients suffering from a wide range of diseases and health issues, including strokes and brain aneurysms, as well rare nerve disorders. While in medical school, he was heading toward a career as an emergency doctor when a summer experience in neurosurgery changed his path. “I had some great mentors in neurosurgery. My real passion is microsurgery, and in particular, the treatment of cranial nerve disorders: trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm.” In plain English, Dr. Kaufmann is an expert in a surgical technique for relieving the excruciating pain of devastating facial spasms that accompany nerve disorders that are caused by a blood vessel pressing on a nerve in the brain. He is one of the 150 doctors worldwide who were trained by Dr. Peter Janetta, the celebrated American neurosurgeon who became famous for inventing the procedure called Microvascular Decompression surgery in the 1960s. “He hired me into my first job after residency training, so I was introduced to both the pioneer
Advancing Manitoba’s stature in neurosurgery BY SANDI ALTNER PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL ROBERTS
and the procedure when he was in Pittsburgh. And after three years there, I moved back to Canada and eventually back to Winnipeg in 2001, and was able to bring that experience with this type of surgery here.” It is a surgical specialty that serves a population well beyond Manitoba. More than half the patients in Canada in need of Microvascular Decompression surgery come to Dr. Kaufmann’s team in Winnipeg for treatment today. “I brought Janetta’s expertise that I was exposed to through working with him. A lot of people do the surgery but not a lot of people do it like Janetta, and I’m happy to say he trusted me with his patients because I learned to do it his way, and we have therefore the best results equal to any of the best places in the world here.” Dr. Kaufmann is interested in all aspects of brain health and is a strong advocate for “brain attack” prevention, referring to strokes and other vascular health issues that can injure the brain.
“Don’t smoke. And understand how dangerous high blood pressure is,” he warns. “High blood pressure is a leading contributor to a great many health problems. Eat well and exercise.” He also says it is important to understand the symptoms of a brain attack in the same way we have learned to recognize that jaw pain and an aching arm might be a sign of a heart attack. “A very sudden, very painful headache could be a ruptured brain aneurysm. If someone is slurring their words or their face droops on one side, it might be a stroke. Getting medical attention as soon as possible in these kinds of emergencies is very important in influencing the outcome.” On his choice to practice medicine in Winnipeg, Dr. Kaufmann smiles widely. “This is home, and Manitoba is a wonderful place to practice medicine. I feel that I am very privileged to be able to help people in a very direct way. And I think that’s the greatest satisfaction I have on a daily basis.” SUMMER 2018 | STYLE MANITOBA | 33
BY DONNA MINKUS
THE ULTIMATE SPA EXPERIENCE
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recent visit to Thermëa for the Thermëa Experience gave me a true appreciation for this unique Scandinavian-inspired spa. Along with my two sisters, we checked out all the site has to offer - from the saunas to the polarber plunge to a delicious lunch at the spa’s restaurant. As first time guests, we participated in the recommended thermal cycle – warm up in one of the two saunas or two steam rooms; cool off in one of the two outdoor baths, one of which is cold (polarber plunge and cold waterfall) and the other temperate; and then rest in the outdoor relaxation areas or in a third pool that offers a hotter temperature. The thermal cycle should be repeated three times for the most rejuvenating benefits, which we did. This was the first time I experienced thermotherapy, and it won’t be the last! Nestled in a forested area adjacent to the Crescent Drive Golf Course, Thermëa is open seven days a week, and all you have to bring is your bathing suit and slippers. Robes can be rented, and guests are provided with an electronic wristband, which they can use to pay for their meals, drinks or spa items. Like all Nordik Group spas, Thermëa is designed to be a year round experience. In summer, temperate and cold pools are comfortable, and guests can enjoy the sun in the
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lounging chairs, hammocks and beach beds. In winter, pools are kept warmer and hammocks are heated. Pathways between pools also have radiant heating so guests can walk in beach sandals. There are a number of firepits where guests can keep warm while enjoying this beautiful setting in nature. Or they can enjoy the heated lounge terrace that provides a beautiful view of the spa. Thermëa has added to its restaurant experience with the expansion of the Resto with a lounge that features a gas fireplace and sunroom with glass doors that open in the summer. The intent was to provide a lounge atmosphere and feature music, a cocktail bar and lighter dining fare such as tapas. This new area offers a more social atmosphere, allowing for open conversation outside the silence relaxation zones. For the ultimate spa experience, guests will want to take advantage of the body, foot and face care treatments that Thermëa offers. Body treatments range from relaxation and signature body treatments, to specialty massages. Two new massages were recently added to the menu of services. The guided thermal cycle is a 90-minute session that starts off with a massage therapist taking you through a condensed warm/cold/rest cycle. This is especially good for newcomers because the therapist stays with you and explains the benefits of each cycle as you go through it. After the thermal
cycle is complete, the therapist takes you to the massage room for a Swedish or deep tissue massage. Hydrothermea treatment is a relaxing yet revitalizing 90-minute massage that incorporates the warm/cold/rest cycle but the steps are brought into the treatment room. Through a combination of temperature and exfoliation, this treatment contributes to increased nerve conduction and improved circulation. Special events are held at Thermea throughout the year, including popular summer activities such as Sunday morning yoga. Also well-liked are Discovery evenings, which are theme based and often connected to what
Thermal cycle an invigorating experience is happening in the city, such as Jazz or Folk Festivals. Over the summer, Discovery evenings will offer live entertainment and special menu features, and the whisper policy is lifted for a more sociable experience. Throughout the year, other popular events include Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve celebrations. For more information, visit www.thermea.ca
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Seamless Glam The pros at Rituals are very focused on getting you the best results with your hair extensions. They are now certified in and offer two types of extensions to best service clients: Hot Heads tape-in extensions and Babe tape-ins, as well as Babe fusions. Fusions are smaller bonds that help to fill in areas that need smaller sectioning because it may show, especially on the sides of the head and around the perimeter. These are particularly great when you want to put your hair up. Why extensions? • When you are struggling with fine hair texture and need to fill in areas (as shown in picture) • To bulk up hair • To lengthen hair • For special occasions like weddings or grad, for up-dos • To add fun colours • Just for fun!
Get your style on! Indulging in services at Hairology is not just a visit to any salon - it’s a full-blown hairstyling experience. Each stylist at this locale is a true artist - always mastering their craft by continuously pursuing education to keep clients on top of today’s leading hair trends. All looks created are done with passion - no matter if you desire balayage, funky colours, the salon’s signature colour corrections, or anything in between. Not only are you getting the experience of one stylist, you’re getting collective knowledge from the whole team at Hairology. From conservative to rebellious looks, their goal is to get you there - as long as it’s achievable! Hairology 1161 Henderson Hwy 204-663-7555 www.hairologystudio.com 36 | STYLE MANITOBA | SUMMER 2018
If you’re interested and not sure what extensions would entail, call Rituals for a consultation. The pros here offer a half hour, $30.00 consultation (can be used as credit towards services if you decide to go forward). Clients are advised on everything they need to know about extensions, including colour matching, care, home maintenance products to use and not use, along with advice on what would work best for you and your hair. They will also discuss budget, deposit and payment requirements. Once the consultation is done, and a decision is made to go forward with the service, the extensions are ordered (and usually arrive within a week). Installation can take as little as 1/2 hour to 2 hours or more for full head fusions. Call for a consultation and get the hair you’ve always wanted! Hair Artist: Kirsten Model: Brenda rituals in hair and skin 159 St Anne’s Rd 204-452-1182 www.ritualsinhairandskin.ca
Blue Velvet The beauty of Blue Velvet is that the colourist was able to tiptoe outside the traditional realm of colour, and yet, offer this simply magnificent, ultra feminine, retro curly look. The model started out as a medium golden blonde with the wear of summer on her ends. The team at Colors Beauty & Wellness was not only able to take her to Silver, but also incorporated a denim blue shade for that interesting dimensional effect. Colors Beauty and Wellness offers a full range of services to all they have the pleasure to style. The CBW Team is committed to on-going education and skill development, mastering their craft and artistic expression. Salon owner Joanne contracts with Eufora International in Vista, California - a company known for its “people and planet” commitment to the hair care industry. Eufora hair care products are the foundation or core product line at CBW because they fit with the green culture the salon is known for. Joanne had the opportunity to travel to Italy for Eufora International to assist in the creation of the colour line known to the industry as EuforaColor. Today, along with being behind the chair, Joanne travels North America teaching stylists and designing colour. The team at Colors prides itself in offering exceptional customer service and appreciate the guests they have the pleasure to create for. Colors Beauty and Wellness offers everything from full service Esthetics, including Manicures, Pedicures, Massage Therapy Facials, Permanent Lash extensions to full service Unisex hair for Professional Women and Men, as well as for Grandma and the kids. “My team is like my family - we work and create together and support one another as we all journey through life,” says Joanne. “I have the extreme pleasure to work with daughters who run CBW and do an amazing job. Our Mantra has always been: We are not just a place to come to,... we are a place to come back to. We believe in a real and genuine experience centred around our guests... Because they deserve the BEST!
Bang on! A great way to add or change up your style for the summer season... cut in a bang. With the warm weather approaching, we desire a fresh look for festivals, weddings celebrations or just for the summer scene! A bang or fringe can emphasize your eyes, frame your face, and pairs with either straight or curled looks. Try curling with an iron or use a curl cream product when wet - apply and allow to air dry. For heat styling, the right setting products used can keep your specific look going all day. Highlights and colours can accentuate and enhance your look as well. Let the sun be your spotlight and your bangs the topic! Hair by Robin J Crown + Beauty 288 McDermot Ave 204-947-3766 www.crownandbeauty.com
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Modern style meets unrivalled comfort in high quality footwear from the BeautiFeel line featuring pumps, booties, sneakers, wedges & sandals. European Shoe Shop 436 Academy Rd www.europeanshoeshop.com
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Untitled, c. 1946, Oil on Board, 18” x 25” by prolific and tireless innovator of art forms artist Robert Bruce, captures the intimate and powerful moment of a mother and child. Colourful, bold and dynamic, the work is a unique and rare example from an artist that impacted the course of the 20th-century Manitoba art landscape with unparalleled magnitude. Don’t miss Bruce’s Duo Exhibition, Bruce and Bruce, featuring the work of Robert Bruce and daughter Katharine Bruce, November 2018. Soul Gallery 163 Clare Ave Open Every Saturday Noon – 4 pm (204-781-8259) www.soulgallery.ca
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Unique body structure complemented with a matte black frame and satin nickel candle covers. The Urban Chic collection offers truly unique pieces. Total Lighting Sales 347 William Ave www.totallightingsales.ca
Following decades of war, Cambodia’s countryside remains littered with artillery shell casings and undetonated bombs. Rajana Association of Cambodia is transforming the remnants of war into wearable symbols of peace, such as the jewellery shown here. Ten Thousand Villages - Canada’s Original Fair Trader 134 Plaza Dr 13-963 Henderson Hwy www.tenthousandvillages.ca
Treat your feet right. They withstand the equivalent of hundreds of tons of force every day, so go ahead and pamper your deserving duo with this foot scrub and balm. Rave Massage Unit G – 1220 St Mary’s Rd www.ravemassage.com
Enjoy your summer entertaining with custom curated paper and linen products from Grace & Company. Online shop now open. Grace & Company Ltd 556 Academy Rd www.graceandcompanyltd.com
Hand cast concrete home décor items by local artisans Tyson & Aynslee MacKay. Follow them on Instagram @sandstonestyle for upcoming markets and product pictures. To order, visit their Etsy page or email them directly: Sand • Stone • Style sandstonestyle@hotmail.com www.sandstonestyle.ca SUMMER 2018 | STYLE MANITOBA | 39
Champion of Canadian Landscapes By Lisa Afanasiev
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Robert McInnis’s strong desire to see all of Canada and personally capture chosen characteristics of the landscape is what ultimately brought him to be elected to the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) as a distinguished fellow on November 16, 2017. With this designation, McInnis joins other noteworthy fellows, including former Premier Peter Lougheed, artist A.Y. Jackson, several Prime Ministers including Stephen Harper, astronauts and others. “This distinction is in honor of my art, not me personally,” McInnis shares, and the RCGS agree: “The fellows have distinguished themselves in their various fields from science to the arts, making Canada better known to Canadians and the world.” McInnis was really never a little boy, always serious with a singular goal…art and trains. Trains were a familiar backdrop of his childhood. And as a child, he was already very aware of his passion for art. After graduating from Art school, McInnis started his career doing photography for a newspaper and the Armed Forces art department to fulfill his penchant to travel Canada. A job with the Department of Transport broadened his portfolio to graphic illustrations, brochures, drawings, airport photography and his own drawings. McInnis’s focus was always consciously building to be closer to art. Having honed his skills, he broke out professionally on his own but still needed an income. In 1967 when everyone was going east to Expo ‘67, McInnis headed west to British Columbia, where he took a position as Head of the Art Department and Artist in residence at Prince George College, and also to Powell River teaching art. Leaving the west, Robert decided that Toronto was the center of art and moved there in search of a gallery to represent him, securing a new art gallery to promote ongoing pieces of his work. Throughout these lean years he painted trains to supplement his income, stopping altogether after moving to Winnipeg in 2006. There was also a move to the rural town of Connemara, Alberta to a 12-acre property summoning views like a sundial, each turn presenting a new offering of landscape and sky. This place nourished his need for artistic challenges for 12 years before moving on. A true believer in painting your passion, McInnis’s appreciation for winter is apparent in
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his oil winter landscapes that are drawn from across Canada. He also found fascination in the female figure, loving women in various forms of dress and undress, seeking certain characteristics in ordinary women as potentials willing to pose. Inspired by the figurative work of Botticelli, Fred Ross (his art teacher from 50 years ago), Degas, and his love for the female body (most noticeably in his Ballerinas) and early Renaissance imagery focused on drapery, patterning and flesh tones, McInnis converts into modern painting. The Women in Interiors Collection showcases the “Brown Tone” series. This genre of painting is called Formalism and McInnis sees himself as a true Formalist artist. “Formalism is the knowledge of form, a careful balance of composition and design,” he explains. Sketched with a calligraphic influence from a Japanese art tradition, he indulges the senses in a provocative manner with pen and oil. “I’m an abstract painter that needs a subject matter. The work is defined with lines about form, more important than the subject in the work,” says McInnis. This shines through in the “Brown Tone” series featured permanently
at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, where there is a wall dedicated to his work. Included in his repertoire are portraits of Margaret Atwood, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada - Beverley McLaughlin, Maureen McTeer and Peter Pocklington, to name a few. The Glenbow Museum (Calgary) houses a 60-portrait, 13-meter-long painting titled Demise of Seventeenth Ave. Henry of Pelham Winery owns a large collection of his work - most notably, a 13 portraits in one painting based on Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper titled The Last Round, a homage to his drinking buddies at the Young Station Tavern in Toronto. Heavily introspective, McInnis likes analyzing things, and is a compulsive recorder of life around him through photography, short stories, poetry, sketching and journaling. He has championed the essence of Canada through his art, which will be etched in Canadian history forever. Robert McInnis paintings are available at Mayberry Fine Art (Winnipeg). For more information, visit the website at rfmmcinnis.ca
THE COBBLED SPLENDOUR OF TALLINN BY GREG KLASSEN
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e almost didn’t make it to Estonia. After spending 10 days in nearby Copenhagen and Riga, my husband and I weren’t sure we had the energy to fly all day to get to Tallinn, the Estonian capital. Although the flights weren’t long, the connecting wait was. I had never previously been on a plane that aborted during takeoff, and suppose I have Air Baltic to thank for that.
A free walking tour is offered daily of Tallinn’s old town, revealing the secrets of the lower town as well as Toompea, the evocatively named limestone hill town overlooking it all. Definitely take the tour. Not only are the guides hilariously entertaining and uniquely Estonian, the two-hour walk provided a fascinating look at the history of the city and country.
During our walking tour, we learned about how the old town had survived, about contemporary life in Estonia (including a dapper prime minister who is famous for his crazy socks), and about some of Toompea’s more off-colour history. Our guide, sporting a black fedora and a wry sense of humour, made Estonian history and culture hilarious and entertaining.
Of course, Tallinn turned out to be the highlight of our Baltic fortnight. After the shock of the pricey restaurants in Denmark, we were delighted to be able to eat in the Estonian capital without having to remortgage our house. And the cozy old town was so intimate, walking its labyrinthine streets felt like trespassing in someone’s living room. Honestly, I can’t imagine a more delightful place to pass an afternoon in all of Europe than the old town of Tallinn with all its medieval splendour. We fell in love with the city’s forward thinking citizens and its tragic, poetic history. What other place would sing - more than one million voices strong - against its Russian oppressors? (If you want the full story, watch the movie The Singing Revolution.)
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And what a history! Estonia’s past is one of invasion and capitulation. Name a European country, and they’ve probably invaded Estonia at some point. Estonia has been occupied by foreign forces almost its entire existence. Its proximity to Russia, Finland, Sweden and Denmark made it an easy target. When we visited in May of 2016, the tiny nation was about to celebrate the longest period of freedom in its history - 25 years. And no local considered it a slam-dunk that they’ll make it to August. In 1940, Russia occupied Estonia. In 1941, Nazi Germany seized power in Tallinn and the rest of the country. After the Second World War, the small Baltic state was annexed by the huge Soviet empire, and the Kremlin ruled Estonia for the next five decades. On August 20, 1991, Estonia finally regained its independence. In the short time since, the proud Estonian capital has grown into a tourist magnet with a booming economy. When we visited, Tallinn was bursting with pride and energy. If the city feels more Scandinavian than Russian, that’s what the locals want. Tallinn has done its best to shed any remnants of being an old Russian colony. At one end of the old town, there is a line, the width of a stone wall, etched into the cobblestone sidewalk - the skeletons of the old buildings where the town used to sit before World War II. The effect is eerie, but the upside is that 90 percent of the old city remained intact following the war. That old Tallinn still stands is a minor miracle, since past governments wanted to raze the old town in favour of a more modern skyline. Fortunately, they could never find the money.
The first night we arrive, it was like we’d been set free in a magical fairyland. In fact, Tallinn has Europe’s best-preserved medieval centre. The evening light is so beautiful; the tops of buildings dissolve into fog, and the uneven cobblestones force us to slow down. We stumbled around in a state of enchantment. But the old town is so condensed, that, as in Venice, you can enjoy the lost experience. Hovering above it all is Toompea, the newer town, with spectacular views over the city. The red roofs and church steeples reach for the sky and the Baltic Sea provides a dreamy backdrop. We walked right in front of the parliament buildings, and were told that president likes to stroll the streets with no security. Known for his crazy socks and friendly manner, it a great counterpoint to what passes for normal on the North American political scene. The street names sound straight out of Gulliver’s Travels. Koom-Tooli, Niguliste, Vana Posti, Toom-Ruutli. Some of the building names are just as fun, like Fat Margaret Tower, Kiek-in-de-Kok and Three Sisters. Part of the pleasure is imagining what crazy name will appear next. The centre of the city is Old Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats), which is surrounded by merchant houses and packed with outdoor tables in the summer. At the far northern end of the square is the oldest pharmacy, one of the oldest continuously running pharmacies in Europe. Raeapteek, as its called, is house number 11 and it’s full of odd curiosities. If you are travelling with children (and even if you’re not), the NUKU Puppet Museum is a delightful place that invites play, learning and participation. A short drive outside of the centre is Estonia’s largest museum. Called KUMU, the futuristic Finnish design is spectacular, with its limestone, glass and copper finishes, and impressive collection of mostly contemporary Estonian art. The building blends beautifully with the landscape, with no straight walls. Estonia has forged strong ties with Finland, Helsinki being an obvious companion city to Tallinn, as it’s only a two-hour ferry ride away. As charming as it is to visit during the summer,
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Tallinn feels like a place that wants to have its roofs and spires covered in snow. And it is winter for seven months of the year here. Sure it’s quaint - but don’t be fooled. Recently, writer Eric Weiner published a book, Geography of Genius, where he explored why amazing things occur in special cities at specific times. CBC The Current’s host Anna Maria Tremonti asked Weiner where people should consider living now if they want to be surrounded by diversity, tolerance and openness. He responded that at present, there is no clear winner, “But I’d place more of a bet on Tallinn, Estonia. Skype was invented there. They have a flourishing tech sector. They have a strong culture and an openness to the outside world. It may seem weird now because it’s so small and obscure but it’s possible.” When strolling Tallinn’s beautiful medieval alleys, anything does seem possible.
Standing Tall T his spring Winnipeg’s downtown puffed its chest, combed its hair and stood for its beauty shots as the world watched us celebrate our Jets rise to the challenge of Play-Off hockey. Whether it was TSN, ABC or BBC, Winnipeg’s downtown looked great to global television audiences who looked on as thousands and thousands of white clad Winnipeggers flooded the streets around Bell/MTS Place to cheer our team win or lose. The downtown met the challenge with an easy grace and utility befitting a 150 year-old community that has seen its share of ups and downs.
The current state of our downtown’s fresh appearance has not come easily. For many years in the later half of the twentieth century, the city languished under economic hardship that saw businesses close and the downtown decline in use. By the 1980s it was obvious that something had to be done, and in 1981, three levels of government came together with more than $270 million to fund an initial development plan that is only now starting to show real gains. That first shot of monies worked to reform north Portage Ave. and gave us Portage Place, The Air Canada and Investors Group buildings, as well as the drive to keep us pushing forward with positive downtown development.
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Today, the mood is different for Winnipeggers. “There is just more to come downtown for,” says Downtown Winnipeg BIZ CEO Stefano Grande. “We are seeing growth in new restaurants, cafés and pubs throughout downtown. These attractions bring more people into the area, and when that happens, we see gains in service sector business. Together it all creates a greater buzz and vitality, and this in itself attracts more people. Developments in the downtown area have been nothing if not win/ win/win scenarios.” Indeed, the recent Jet’s spectacle at Bell MTS Place is a perfect case in point. Tens of thousands of hockey fans flooded downtown, and area restaurant operators reported sales increases of up to 200 percent on game days, with 25 percent of operators having to increase staff levels. Credit and debit card processor Moneris reported that sales in the five block area around Bell MTS place climbed around 25 percent on game days, and about 15 percent in other downtown areas. “Bell MTS Place and the Jets have created a cultural lynchpin that has generated a new emotional connection to the area that is bearing fruit. Without the investment made by True North Sports + Entertainment in Bell MTS Place, we would not be seeing the hundred’s
of millions of dollars in development that has occurred surrounding the centre,” says Grande, pointing to an array of new business in the area such as the Alt Hotel and its ground level group of restaurants, The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre on Donald Street, and the soon-to-be-completed True North Square behind Bell MTS Place that will house a range of services as well as a street level plaza for SUMMER 2018 | STYLE MANITOBA | 43
large gatherings such as Stanley Cup hockey finals. There will be high-rise office towers and a 288-room Sutton Place Hotel as well. According to Drew Fisher, President and CEO of RBC Convention Centre, the new hotel and True North Square offer a connectedness that contributes positively to the city’s tourism generally, and to the facility’s ability to attract large events. Already RBC Convention Centre is powered by a recent $180 million upgrade that more than doubled meeting space to 260,000 square feet. “The addition of more first class hotel rooms to the city’s inventory will serve to provide even greater clout to Winnipeg’s competitive advantage as a meeting destination,” states Fisher, remarking on the Sutton Place Hotel and the adjoining 13-storey, 130-suite condo development at True North Square. “True North
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Square will create a new hub downtown, and we are very proud to be part of the collaborative drive to add ever greater value to this community equation.” More big news downtown is the groundbreaking of the $65 million Inuit Art Centre (IAC). Attached to the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s iconic facility on Memorial Blvd., the 40,000 squarefoot addition will include new galleries, classrooms and studios, as well as a lecture theatre, research areas and a visible art storage vault, in addition to 6,500 square feet of renovation to the existing building. On display and in holdings will be a collection of nearly 12,000 pieces, making The Inuit Art Centre (IAC) the largest exhibition gallery in Canada devoted to indigenous art. Designed by Los Angeles-based Michael Maltzan Architecture and Winnipeg’s Cibinel
Architects, the new IAC facility will feature an expansive, light-filled Inuit Gallery on the building’s third level where 8,500 square feet of open, flexible exhibition space will be dedicated to the display of Inuit art. A bridge will connect the Inuit Gallery to the existing WAG galleries to create a seamless connectivity between buildings. “The new Inuit Art Centre is a great example of how our institutions are working together to help downtown evolve,” say Grande, who notes the collaboration of The University of Winnipeg and Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art as yet another example of great teams working together to build Winnipeg. “Our level of collaboration is quite unique among major centres. In fact, when we had the International Downtown Association
conference last year (‘AuthentiCITY’), this collaboration was remarked on a number of times. Thought leaders saw how these linkages contributed to positive development here in Winnipeg and took away this knowledge to share with other centres.” Downtown Winnipeg’s impetus has been helped along by organizations such as Downtown Winnipeg BIZ and Economic Development Winnipeg, as well as The Forks North Portage Partnership and CentreVenture. Together these groups utilized tens of millions of dollars in Tax Increment Funds (TIF) and Downtown Residential Development grants to kick-start initiatives such as The SHED (Sports Hospitality Entertainment District). Combined with private investment, the TIF helped drive more than 100 new developments, nearly 2,000 new housing units, and almost three million square feet of new commercial and office space. Today, downtown is home to more than 16,000 residents of whom many have discovered a location that contributes strongly to work/life balance. New residential opportunities abound throughout the downtown region. A good example is 390 On The River, a 24-storey condo development located on the northern bank of the Assiniboine River at 390 Assiniboine Ave. Starting at $357,000, suites offer gourmet kitchens with high-end Jenn Air or Themador appliances, massive balcony/terraces of which some are over 900 square feet, and cast-inplace concrete construction for in-suite privacy and overall building durability. Views are spectacular, as is the neighbourhood where a dedicated bicycle path is right out the front door, and the city’s gorgeous Riverwalk is accessed by a private pathway at the rear of the building.
Where work meets play Red River Community College (RRC) came to the Exchange area 15 years ago and has stood out since as a major force for downtown evolution. The College is located along Princess
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Street behind a row of historic facades that comprise the street front of The Roblin Centre, a site that supports thousands of students, staff and faculty every day. The College also developed the old Union Bank Tower at Market and Main into The Patterson Global Foods Institute, a world-class culinary and global foods centre. These two initiatives springboarded a down-at-the-heels old commercial district and an aging historic skyscraper into vitality. Now, says RRC President Paul Vogt, they will raise the ante with the new 100,000 square foot Innovation Centre along Elgin Street that has just broken ground. “The Innovation Centre will house a lot of IT [Information Technology]. It will differ from typical training facilities because for many programs we have done away with the traditional classrooms in favour of facilities that are geared to team projects and problem solving. The Exchange is already a centre for IT innovation with lots of Start-Ups. The Innovation Centre will complement and collaborate with groups such as Innovation Alley [A community of innovators, entrepreneurs and artists in Downtown Winnipeg’s West Exchange District equipped with startup space, shared resources and Canada’s largest fabrication lab over four city blocks] and North Forge Technology Exchange [an innovation-based economic development agency designed to fuel Manitoba’s innovation economy by offering mentors, experts and a two-stage Start-Up program that has helped over 60 companies access over 180 million dollars in financing],” he says, noting that programs will be focused on delivering solutions to real world challenges. Vogt is also on the Advisory Board for the new Market Lands development to occur on the site of the old and crumbling Public Safety Building and its municipal parking garage. The
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2.4-acre site was donated to the City in 1875 by Alexander Ross, who stipulated that the lands must remain public. CentreVenture has been tasked with creating a working design plan, and others such as Vogt and members of Winnipeg’s Executive Policy Committee, as well as the general public are expected to weigh in. The development will likely be a mixed-use project with an open air market and restaurants, as well as residential components and RRC participation. “The area is a large one and we want to ensure it teams well with the existing infrastructure at both our Roblin Centre and the Patterson World Food Institute. There is already incredible collaboration in the area with arts groups and those involved with Chinatown redevelopment. Our goal is a unified approach, and I think we are well on the road to achieving this,” he explains.
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While The Exchange houses extensive training facilities and commercial enterprise, it is also the place for entertainment and dining with some 50 restaurants and the city’s leading cultural institutions calling the historic 20 block area home. This past year, the Manitoba Museum launched a $17.5 million facelift to four of its galleries. This June, the museum opened the first of the renovated installations with a renewed Nonsuch Gallery where the replica ship, dock and Deptford harbour recreation received a substantial makeover. Expect a new Winnipeg Gallery to be added in the near future, as well as improvements to the Grasslands and Urban galleries. The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre and the Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre continue to take live theatrical stage performance to greater heights for Winnipeg audiences with their coming 2018-2019 season. For example, included in this year’s playbill at MTC’s John Hirsch Mainstage will be world premieres of two new plays by local playwrights, as well as a hit musical and work celebrating 19th-
century Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen. The Warehouse will feature, among other productions, John, a work from US playwright Annie Baker, a Pulitzer Prize winner and recipient of the MacArthur Foundation “genius grant”. In John, Baker offers an exploration of love and human relationships through a couple trying to work things out at an unusual Gettysburg bed and breakfast. At the Centennial Concert Hall, The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will be welcoming its new Music Director, Daniel Raiskin. A worldrenowned talent, Raiskin will bring skills honed among some of Europe’s top classical orchestras to Winnipeg’s acclaimed symphony. Raiskin reports that Winnipeggers should expect him to build on the solid foundation already laid by outgoing conductor Alexander Mickelthwate, as well as take us to new musical destinations.
The Forks - constantly reinventing itself At The Forks, change remains a constant as management works to continually refresh the offerings with innovative programming, new developments and ever increasing attractions. Consider the recent addition of The Common, a $2.5 million redo of the food hall. Catering to an 18 to 35 year old age group, The Common offers craft beers on tap as well as a wide range of wines by the glass or flight, not to mention a curated slate of cutting edge cuisine. The Forks is also the place Winnipeg loves to gather — no matter what the weather may bring. For example, local chef Mandel Hitzer and architect Joe Kalturnyk teamed to create Raw: Almond, a restaurant sited on the frozen Assiniboine River at The Forks. The annual mid-winter pop-up restaurant attracts hundreds of toque-wearing guests who sit in 12ºC comfort, sampling dishes from local and national chefs. Past attendees included Alexandra Feswick of Toronto’s Drake Hotel and Dan Geltner of Le Kitchen in Montreal, as well as celebrated Winnipeg chef Scott Bagshaw of Enoteca and Maque. In the warmer months, both Winnipeggers and tourists have been coming down to the river to jump on the growing fleet of river busses and tour boats. In fact, operator Gord Cartwright, who owns Splash Dash Tours, says he is now seeing more than 50,000 patrons each season who drop in to the kiosk at the foot of the Fork’s harbour for tickets. For the past 26 years, Cartwright and his crews have been taking more and more people on their now iconic historical river tours, and to one of the five ‘river bus stops.’ He suggests that while visitor numbers can be weather dependent, they have been seeing numbers on the rise. Forks North Portage Partnership CEO Paul Jordan concurs. “Numbers of visitors as well as financials have been climbing since 1996,” he says. “We have been reinvesting in the market building and it’s been paying off. Our concept has been to create a space that Winnipeggers love and they will bring the tourists. Then, we
hear from tourists that ‘they had no idea’ and were blown away by the scope and power of this part of the city.” According to Jordan, a large part of their success is the fact that Winnipeg is an ‘authentic’ destination where you can experience real things such as the chill of frost on your cheeks as you skate down the river. “Guests from locations such as Israel find Winnipeg in January a very exotic location. In fact, our February visitor dollar numbers are larger than in July, while the number of guests are about equal,” he says. The Forks got its start back in 1987 with the funding of The Forks Renewal Corporation by three levels of government. Today, The Forks North Portage Partnership as it is now known, continues its mission to develop the CN East Yards at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers. The next stage of development is known as Railside at the Forks, an area of surface parking lots between Israel Asper Drive and the Via Rail station. Jordan reports that they’ve had concept plans for this area since the 1990s but wanted to go slow and develop this site as a pedestrian friendly village.
to break ground soon,” shares Jordan, adding that the removal of two lanes from Israel Asper way is a first step in reducing vehicular traffic flow and making the area more foot friendly for residents and visitors. Here Stefano Grande remarks that downtown development has been all about listening and collaboration. “Our success in creating a more valuable and enjoyable downtown environment has started with a basic understanding that a strong downtown is crucial to Winnipeg’s growth. The last 10 years have been fantastic with tremendous gains made, but we can’t sit on these past achievements and have to be willing to keep investing and innovating. Winnipeg has certainly repositioned itself, and the recent Jet’s party where people of all stripes came together as one great city and showed the world our metropolitan flair is a great example of how positive development can put a revitalized downtown back on track.”
“We always ask of every project ‘Does this meet our mission to create a meeting place?’ and ‘Will this allow for an authentic experience?’ Certainly our Forks Market and our seasonal programming meet these goals. We want Railside to achieve this as well, and we have been very careful in how we have planned this phase to maximize its ability to collaborate with our vision,” he explains. Railside is more than 10 acres of land that will become residential, retail and gathering spaces designed to be a walkable community oriented neighbourhood much like a small European town site. “Our first phase will be 10 low rise buildings over the next two years. We expect SUMMER 2018 | STYLE MANITOBA | 49
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“Extra-wide sidewalks were installed to accommodate pedestrian traffic along Centre Street,” says Jaime Patrick, Director, Land Development, Manitoba Housing & Renewal Corporation. “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to get from residences to offices to retailers.” Patrick says the next stage of development will see parking at the rear of businesses rather than upfront where cars can dominate. “This will help to make Centre Street feel more pedestrian oriented,” she explains, remarking that there are still eight parcels on Centre Street to be purchased and developed. Patrick notes that each of the parcels must meet strict architectural design and specifications so they present a consistent visual appeal. Commercial growth at Bridgwater Centre has really moved forward. “Save On Foods Manitoba LiquorMart and the Co-Op Gas Bar were the first of many businesses to make Bridgwater Centre home. Business has now grown to include banks, insurance, medical clinics, hairdressers, restaurants and fitness facilities,” she says, adding that Bridgwater Shoppers Drug Mart is also expected to open in 2018. There are currently 10 vacant parcels for sale in Bridgwater Centre ready for development. Eight parcels are zoned CMU (Commercial Mixed Use) and two of the parcels are zoned MMU (Manufacturing Mixed Use). These parcels, currently being marketed by Cushman & Wakefield, represent a unique opportunity to develop with specific architectural guidelines, in the heart of the fastest growing neighbourhood in Winnipeg.
Builders offer cutting edge designs Residential development also continues at Bridgwater Centre with builders such as Hilton Homes, A&S Homes and StreetSide Development Corporation. StreetSide reports they are in the final stages of construction on The Rise, a seven- storey condominium tower that will offer the highest peak in Bridgwater’s neighbourhoods. Located in Bridgwater Centre, The Rise will feature 109 one and two-bedroom units that start at $241,900. Amenities include a pool, gym and two lounges, as well as heated underground parking in a pet friendly building that has been attracting young professionals, downsizers, and others interested in locating near sites such
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StreetSide is also behind the townhouse development at 325 Park East Drive in Bridgwater Centre. 325 Park East Condominiums is just into phase one with 18 suites planned to begin construction this August. When complete the property will offer four floor plans in four buildings with two bedroom configurations standard. Success here is about space. For example, the first phase of construction will see 36 stacked units in a three-storey design with basements. The second section will see builders complete two structures with 24 stacked units each. The concept is proving popular with small families and young professionals interested in locating within the rapidly growing south quadrant and its vast array of services.
Hilton Homes is just finalizing the last possessions of its 140-unit duplex development in Bridgwater Centre. According to Hilton Home’s Spencer Curtis, their development is composed of two separate housing options 1700 to 1800 square foot, two-storey homes with walkout basements, and 1500 to 1600 square foot homes that are developed on a traditional model where garages are at the rear of the residence.
A&S Homes latest townhome project is located on Park East Drive in Bridgwater Centre. Park East Condominiums II offers 1519 square-foot, two-storey walkouts on the lake. Built on piles, these two or three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath homes feature attached garages and extended concrete driveways, as well as central air, private decks and fully landscaped, fenced yards with underground sprinklers. According to Matthew Yan, Sales Manager with A&S Homes, the master sized 2 bedroom plan features full ensuites and walk-in closets.
“We were the first developer involved in Bridgwater Centre and have been consistently excited by the mixed use opportunities available with high rise condos, row houses, and single family options. This is a true neighbourhood where the services in Bridgwater Centre mean residents can walk to a grocery store, restaurant or bank,” he says, inviting people to investigate the lifestyle opportunities found in the Neighbourhoods of Bridgwater. Please visit www.bridgwaterneighbourhoods. com for more information
“These townhomes are perfect for entertaining with an open concept dining area, large great room with fireplace feature, and fully developed lower level walkout family room. The large kitchen design features maple cabinetry, an enlarged custom island, and high quality finishes, including laminate flooring, quartz countertops and ceramic tile backsplash. The massive windows overlook the lake and land-
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METRO – Transit Access at your Doorstep BY MARGAUX BRAUND Over and over, researchers around the world have found a correlation with a person’s commute time and their overall well-being – those with the shortest commute times tend to have the highest life satisfaction. With that idea in mind, StreetSide Developments have built Winnipeg’s first revolutionary transit oriented development, Metro Condominiums. The City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba have demonstrated a commitment to include a Rapid Transit System in their plan by 2020. StreetSide’s Metro Condominiums offer Winnipeg’s condo seekers the chance to purchase and invest in what is believed to be one of the most sought after areas, due to its close proximity to this transit hub. Located in the vibrant and central South Osborne neighbourhood, and just steps from the Fort Rouge Rapid Transit Station, Metro Condominiums is the gateway to many favourable areas of the city. Designed to make city living effortless and accessible, Metro offers an easy commute to everywhere you want to be, with a living space that you might never want to leave. The condo’s floor plans provide comfortable, urban living while rapid transit offers you the means to go wherever your heart desires.
Offering both 1 and 2-bedroom suites ranging from 593 to 1,105 square feet, condos include 4-piece stainless steel appliance packages, luxury vinyl plank flooring, balconies and more. The building’s amenities include a fitness room and an activity room with a 40’’ flat panel TV and pool table. “I am very excited to be a part of this project,” says Shannon Goodwin, real estate agent from Rancho Realty Services. “The incredible access residents have to every area of the city is unparalleled. I can jump on a bus at Metro and be at the MTS Centre in less than 10 minutes.”
reducing driving costs. According to a recent study by the Center for Transit-Oriented Development, residents in transit rich neighbourhoods spend 16% less on transportation than those living in auto dependent neighbourhoods By cutting your commute down, and saving money on car payments and fuel, you can spend your valuable time and money elsewhere, like indulging in any of South Osborne’s premier establishments just down the street from home. Sales are now underway at Metro Condominiums. Visit the display suite or book a private appointment by calling (204) 4534267. For more information on display suite hours, visit metro.streetsidedevelopments.com.
Metro is considered a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), due to its close proximity to the new Rapid Transit station. A TOD creates liveable mixed-use, denser, walkable places, and provides an alternative to lowdensity suburban development and automobiledependent land use patterns. This increases your mobility choices and disposable household income. Housing and transportation are the first and second largest household expenses, respectively. Living in a TOD like Metro is thought to effectively increase disposable income by
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multi-season sunroom is one of the best investments a residential property owner can make. Are you doing your homework? “In this industry there are a lot of companies that come and go,” says SunShade President Steve Sarens. “Most say they are experts at what they do, but we were the first and we are still here after more than 40 years as a company that designs and manufactures sunrooms right here in Winnipeg.” He comments that it is more complicated now than ever to meet the requirements of municipal building codes. In fact, homes are built larger today on smaller footprints. This means challenges with variances and codes that demand builders with experience and knowledge. “We are the only sunroom manufacturer in North America that can obtain permits
to build sunrooms on unpiled decks,” says Sarens, remarking on their unique flotation system that works both seamlessly with older homes and is compatible with new home construction and design. Part of what makes SunShade the Manitoba leader in sunrooms is that they don’t use off-the-shelf components and their products aren’t just shoehorned into a design. “Our in-house designers work with customers to achieve the very best plan up front. Then, we custom make every sunroom at our Winnipeg factory to specifications unique to each home. Our highly experienced crews (Sunshade has four dedicated construction teams) have the skill sets to install the sunroom to code and to the individual design needs of the job. We stand behind everything we do, and if there is an issue, it’s dealt with quickly and with an eye to customer satisfaction,” he says, noting that their customers have been their best
source of advertising. Indeed, a very large percentage of SunShade’s work comes from referrals. Looking back over the decades that SunShade has been manufacturing sunrooms for Winnipeggers, Sarens comments that there have been a lot of changes in home designs. “We’ve been there as trends come and go. Forty years ago our sunrooms fit onto simple 950 square foot homes that were the norm in the ‘60s. Today, we are manufacturing sunrooms that go alongside vaulted rooflines and larger designs in new developments.” Sarens invites people to investigate the positive lifestyle benefits of sunroom living. Visit www.sunshadeltd.com for more information
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Homeowners in the market for windows search for walls of glass TRANSPARENCY is the word of the day. Stunning new homes and major renovations are being created with glass walls and expansive views. The transparency trend is gathering momentum as technology improves to create the best insulating windows to date. In the past, glass walls were not typical, since they were culprits of significant energy loss. Now, with big strides in overall R-values, homeowners can achieve exceptional views with a surprising level of comfort year round. “Bringing the outside in” typically means three things: Enjoy the outdoor scenery, use natural lighting, and breathe fresh air. Access to big views and natural lighting requires a robust frame system, oversized tempered glass, and very slim frames. For frame colours, homeowners are increasingly selecting deeper colours, like black, espresso,
The Transparency Trend B Y AY N S L E Y D U E C K or silver, which beautifully frame the view inside and out, and complement rich colours elsewhere. To get fresh air, homeowners are looking for huge venting windows, to avoid dividing up the glass and obstructing the view. Helio Rodrigues from h5 architecture comments, “As an office, we work in an effort
to maximize thoughtful transparency in our work while paying critical attention to glazing performance in our harsh climate. The newest systems on the market allow us to custom fabricate glazing elements that previously would not have been available.” In the near future, we can expect the “transparency trend” to continue.
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t’s no longer hip to be square. Trendy tiles aren’t playing it straight; they now feature various shapes, sizes, patterns, and effects to create dramatic and unique spaces. Add this dimension to your design with the Matrix series from Ames Tile & Stone.
She adds these interesting shapes, since there is often no colour variance, lends themselves well to accent grout lines, such as the black tile, white grout combination pictured here, but can also provide subtle impact with a monochromatic design.
These contemporary, elongated hexagon-shaped, glazed ceramic tiles come in seven versatile colours, paired with a fun geometric shape to lighten up any design space.
When choosing a tile backsplash that might be a little different from the norm, the professionals at Ames encourage customers to take home a few samples, lay them against the wall, and look at the tiles over a few days to get of sense of how they look in different lights. If you can’t imagine waking up each morning and enjoying your design, there are always more options to explore in the store.
“It is great to have some new options other than subway-style tiles and glass,” explains Barb Hilderman, architectural and design sales consultant for Ames Tile & Stone. “We are seeing a variety of shapes, such as rhomboids and penny rounds, as well as raised patterns, and 3D effects in newer trends.”
We have just updated our showroom at 970 Lorimer Blvd. with many newfound tile styles,” says Hilderman, adding if customers are really unsure about tile selection, it’s a great idea to hire an interior designer. “They are trained to help your design ideas transpire in an aesthetically pleasing way. You are welcome to meet them here at our showroom.” Ames Tile & Stone, always keeping an eye on the world of design, is committed to bringing customers the most cutting-edge shapes, sizes, and styles. Their forward thinking representatives can also help select the right materials and product lines for homeowners’ desired applications and aesthetic appeal.
“That is why it is so wonderful that we have such a fantastic showroom open for your reference.
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COLOUR FORECAST Searching for colour trends for the coming year we looked no further than Milan Design Week [April 17-22] where bold hues and pastel accents dominated. Here are six good examples of colours that are exciting designers:
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1–Yellow: Leading the list is a powerful Yellow some are calling Gen-Z. Yellows are hitting hard for 2019 as designers work to create cozy, cheerful interiors. Expect shades from Goldenrod to vivid Daffodil to show themselves in new design projects. 2–Mango: Another important trendsetter is Mango. Not the yellow edged mango so popular in 2017, but one with more orange that works to further the cozy and cheerful palette drive from designers. Expect to find this on new-style ceiling treatments and as an accent that pulls attention. 3–IKB: Deep inky International Klein Blue is about as bold as it gets. Designers are stepping up interior excitement with this deep shade set against pastel accents. 4–Neutral Black: Moving forward to 2019, designers are still enamoured with basic black. This colour complements almost everything, and designers are also using Blacks in flooring and ceiling treatments, as well as lighting and other complementary aspects. 5–New Greens: Greens have always been a good choice, but now hues such as Mint are taking off. Some designers are projecting that this colour and a range of pastel greens will be trending for the next three to four years. 6–Pink: Still widely in use as trend leaders, Pinks are expected to slow but remain strong into 2019. Part of the drive to pastels, Pinks like Nude and Peach, may tone down the heavy lifting as full wall treatments to work as décor accents. Expect to find Pinks on wall surfaces for sure, but on fabrics, trim, and wall sconces as well as we move into 2019.
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KITCHEN&BATH The Shape of Things
“Manitobans love contemporary when it comes to lighting,” says Simon Simkin, owner of SuperLite. “While some other Western provinces go the more traditional route, this prairie province loves a good statement piece - whether it’s in the foyer, over a dining room table, or even a bathroom chandelier.” Luckily, this season Super-Lite’s showroom is packed with interesting shapes and materials to keep Manitoba modern. A good example is this trio of semi-spiral moulded glass LED pendants hung above the kitchen island in H. Albers’ 14 Heartleaf Lane showhome. All the fixtures Super-Lite utilized in the house were interconnected in appearance from the foyer’s chrome and moulded glass tear drop lighting fixture to a simple circular LED ring in the ensuite. LED technology in modern fixtures has vastly improved over the years, providing better colour, light, wattage, and dimming ability. They’ve also become the ideal solutions for in and under cabinet lighting. LED under cabinet lighting was provided for task lighting in the pictured kitchen, while the combination of walnut shelves with puck lighting alternating with glass shelving creates a unique functional accent wall. From transitional to modern, Super-Lite’s professionally trained lighting designers can help find the right lighting solution for you this summer.
Touch of Warmth
Contemporary kitchens may be cool, but they don’t have to feel that way. This kitchen, designed by Kitchen Craft with Maric Homes, combines craftsman style with the warm transitional characteristics that can make this modern space cozy and inviting. The smooth simplicity of the Salem shakerstyle cabinet fronts in Portobello - a rich grey taupe with a specialty hand-brushed finish - is accented by matte black Richelieu handles that provide the right amount of contrast to the tones of the cabinetry. “For the past few years, kitchens have been leaning toward the lighter tone cabinetry with warm tones incorporated to balance the space. Sometimes that’s achieved with just the use of accessories, wood open shelving, and fixtures to create that contrast,” explains Toni Ostroman, design consultant with Kitchen Craft. For example, the large dark lighting fixtures balances the light quartz countertops and same grey cabinetry at the island. The kitchen’s island measures just over eight feet and features an apron sink, slide-out garbage bins, a dishwasher, and a cabinet for extra storage. Kitchen Craft utilized the space’s nine-foot ceilings to take the 40.5-inch and 45-inch high uppers right to the ceiling for plenty of storage, as well as adding deeper storage glass cabinets that extend to the countertop.
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nvesting in a timeless piece of furniture doesn’t mean it has to be basic. Think of it as the blank canvas for creating a space that you can call your own. The Halamay series from Ashley HomeStore provides the perfect base for whatever trend suits you this summer.
With a versatile colour blend of white, beige, and grey, the Halamay series gives you the opportunity to go with dramatic monochromatic or big and bold with colour, something that’s a hot home décor option this season. “A trend for this summer that I think resonates with Manitobans is colour. Grey has been the hot trend for a few years, and I think it will continue to be, but add some life into that grey sofa with some big, bold cushions, throws or rugs,” says Leanne Ryan, manager of merchandising for Ashley HomeStore. “If you don’t want to commit to bold, there’s also a trend towards soft, deep pinks and blues. And, foliage and greenery are everywhere; it’s a great way to energize your space.” Along with being the perfect palette for customization, the Halamay series provides an eclectic style that can be showcased in a contemporary design,
dressed in a farmhouse chic format, or warmed up to a worldly charm that is reflective of bringing a sense of adventure inside your home. The variety of style is possible thanks to the series ability to mix and match pieces. In the dining room, homeowners can pair their solid mango wood table with either a matching slab-style bench with a metal crossbar base, a selection of upholstered chairs, or a combination of both. The bedroom boasts similar options with either a dramatic, white, wirebrushed wood headboard with framed mouldings, or a grey, tufted headboard with contemporary detailing. Those little added touches in each piece, such as the dining server’s mirrored doors or the circular handles on the dressers, give the Halamay series a contemporary, yet still classic finish that will continue to be chic through all seasons. See how you can create your own adventure with the Halamay series this summer at Ashley HomeStore.
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DESIGN&DECOR Automate Your Day
Imagine waking up to the perfect amount of sunlight streaming through your room, or just enough of the setting sun pouring through at the end of your day – all without touching your window covering. Home automation has made it possible to design a window treatment control system specifically for you and your home. The team of Hunter Douglas Certified consultants at Superblinds & Draperies can not only help you select the right colour, fabric, and style of window treatment but can also advise you on how to automate the light coming into your home. Motorized systems can be controlled via a traditional remote, which can operate up to six different window treatments with preset functions, or via an app, which allows you to totally personalize your experience. You can customize scenes for each day, or simply have the system coordinate with your location to open and close window coverings with sunrise and sunset. With a hub, window coverings can be controlled from outside of the house from anywhere in the world, which is a great option for vacationers who want their home to look lived in while they’re away. Explore the options at Superblinds & Draperies newly renovated showroom at 1151 Pembina Highway. In addition to automated window coverings, the store offers a newly expanded custom drapery room and beautiful accessory and furniture options.
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othing is hotter in homes these days than smart technology. Whether you’re controlling your door lock via phone, or asking a small device to play your favourite tunes, almost all elements of a house can be controlled and customized to your taste. Lighting is no exception to this. Many of Robinson Lighting’s products can be controlled via WiFi controls or Bluetooth technology - everything from ceiling fans, table and floor lamps, and their newest offering Dals smart technology LED accent lighting. These flexible strips of LED lighting tape can be installed anywhere in the home, giving you the ability to add feature lighting even in small spaces or unconventional locations without costly installs. But, the best bit about these LED strips is they can be fully controlled through IOS or Android mobile applications and the infrared remote included in the kit - no hub needed. It’s also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, making your custom light display just a command away.
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Featuring the full colour spectrum, users can customize the colour and intensity of the light depending on the activity or to create a certain mood. The system can even sync to the beat of music. “Lighting is a key part of changing the mood of a space,” states Alison Demare, branch manager for Robinson Lighting Ltd., pointing out how light also plays such an important role in people’s comfort and overall wellbeing, including regulating the body’s circadian system, enhancing productivity, and supporting sleep quality. She also adds there is a security aspect. Since users can control the system from their phone, homeowners can always turn lights on or off while they are away to create the illusion that someone is home. Strips of the LED lights can be interconnected for long applications and provide 50,000 hours of service life. Robinson Lighting’s trained staff can assist clients in creating their own customized layout for their home using this innovative new technology, or any other smart home compatible lighting systems.
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Luxury vinyl plank flooring has been today’s hard surface of choice for many homeowners, thanks to its ability to be low maintenance while being highly durable and aesthetically pleasing. Shaw Flooring’s LVP collection, Floorte, is created using high-definition printing, providing a look that’s highly authentic whether it’s the top species and colours of hardwood, a variety of fossilized wood, stone, or concrete visuals. The line’s waterproof qualities make it ideal for high-moisture areas like basements, bathrooms, and mudrooms, as well as being strong, durable and flexible, with the ability to conceal imperfections of the floor beneath. The hard floor underneath is being softened by LVP’s latest addition - attached cork backing, which allows comfort underfoot and cushion compared to hardwood, which, as its name implies, is hard underfoot. Ken’s Carpets & Urban Homestyle Centre is the largest Floorte retailer in sales on the Prairies. The store just recently received 20 exclusive patterns in a click-tile format that shows grout lines, saving consumers the mess of grouting during installation, as well as eliminating the worry of grout staining, cracking, or shrinking. This summer, Ken’s Carpets has over 40 colours of luxury planks in stock at great pricing. They are also a great source for outdoor area rugs and carpeting this season, offering selections that are wind, water and sun-resistant in many styles and colours.
Design Your Life
Window coverings play a large part in the overall décor and aesthetic of you space. Choosing the right fabric, orientation, and colour can add texture and impact the overall dimension. Blinds Are Beautiful offers a wide selection of premier window treatments that can make your space contemporary or classic, monochromatic or provide a pop of colour, whatever your desired décor. Whatever the style, coverings are trending towards cordless options. Hunter Douglas’ Vignette® Modern Roman Shades feature consistent folds and no exposed cords, keeping windows uncluttered and safe for children and pets. LiteRise®, the company’s cordless operation system, makes raising and lowering blinds and shades easier than ever. Simply raise the bottom bar to open and pull down to close and the blinds stay right where you put them. The newest innovation in lifting systems from Hunter Douglas is SoftTouch ™ Motorization, a cordless motorized system operated with a wand, a great option for people who don’t want a remote controlled window covering but like the convenience of a motor to raise blinds with a simple touch to the attached wand. Blinds Are Beautiful also offers custom drapery to enhance your windows. The store’s design consultants are always enthusiastic to help clients create beautiful drapery panels, toss cushions and upholstered headboards and furniture – in order to bring a room together. Visit the newly renovated showroom at 1500 Portage Avenue. SUMMER 2018 | STYLE MANITOBA | 67
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ith its mature trees and large yard, this Tuxedo property had the potential to be a desirable, welcoming and vibrant complement to an attractive home. Instead, the front yard’s tired lawn and old garden beds left any curbside appeal…at the curb. That’s when the homeowners enlisted 3 Seasons Landscaping to find a solution. Their vision? A low maintenance yard with lots of colour.
The 3 Seasons team achieved the homeowners’ dream by using several hardscaping elements to anchor the front yard, then using natural textures and colours for dramatic effect. 3 Seasons started the transformation by demolishing the old driveway and completely stripping the yard of old sod, leaving only existing trees in place. They replaced the driveway with Barkman Roman pavers in a colour tone that better complements the home’s façade.
Then, in a sophisticated twist, they incorporated enormous round Contempra pots from Barkman as features in the landscape. Made of glass fibre reinforced concrete, several pots were placed adjacent to the driveway and others incorporated into large retaining wall planters. “Scale was important,” says 3 Seasons landscape designer Paul Szakacs. “We needed to factor in the size of the lot and the house when determining the size of the pots, plantings and retaining
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walls so that they would have impact from a distance.” The big, wide pots can accommodate big, beautiful annual displays of canna lilies, and tall grasses that add depth, height and visual interest. They can be easily changed to suit the seasons by pulling the annuals and replacing them with fall and winter themes for truly year round landscaping. With their big radius, the retaining wall planters were designed to pull from the lines of the home, such as the arch over the front entrance. And they pop against the freshly installed green turf.
More shrubs and perennials were planted in the garden beds that undulate along the driveway and among the planters to further unify all the elements. Large limestone boulders lend additional interest and were specifically chosen to tie back to the Tyndall stone accents in the home’s exterior. Combining creative solutions with thoughtful design, then implementing beautiful and functional outdoor spaces, have been the hallmarks of 3 Seasons Landscaping for over 35
years. Thanks to the team’s creativity and experience, the results here speak for themselves. Sometimes, bringing a yard back to life just takes a little reimagining - and by extension, the entire view. The 3 Seasons team delivered for these delighted clients by pumping up the volume of all the front yard elements to bring back the curb appeal of the entire property. This yard is now a picture-perfect, revitalized version of its former self. And the envy of the neighbourhood.
“The gardens and hardscapes complement the house and yard nicely,” notes Szakacs. 3 Seasons chose a variety of perennials to use in the raised beds, such as Autumn Joy sedum, Gold Mound spirea and Karl Foerster grasses, offering colours that change when summer transitions to fall. “The yard will look good from spring until fall, with no work like deadheading involved,” says Szakacs, who adds that 3 Seasons incorporated a sprinkler system into the pots to make this a truly low-maintenance landscape. WINTER | STYLE MANITOBA | 71
OUTDOORL I V I N G That’s Good Grilling Take your grill game to the next level this summer with a modular outdoor kitchen from Napoleon. Find the right built-in grill head, cabinet and drawer space, and accessories to make every meal a masterpiece. A great barbecue starts with the right grill. For over 20 years Napoleon has focused on perfecting burner technology. The Prestige Pro series features infrared technology that instantly locks in the juices and flavours for an amazing taste, thanks to its over 11,000 flame ports. If you’re looking to add the aura of other cooking methods without a different system, the Prestige Pro also offers an integrated wood chip smoker tray, as well as an optional charcoal tray designed to let you add the flavour of charcoal any time on your gas grill. Cooking aside, the Pro series also features new glow safety control knobs - blue means the grill is off, while red means something’s cooking. Entertain with peace of mind knowing that you will never accidentally leave the gas on. Once you have your ideal grill set-up, complement the system with Napoleon’s
Oasis modular islands, which offer endless configuration possibilities against any noncombustible wall or as a standalone island. Choose from various drawer and door options, as well as additional burners to build the best setup for your needs.
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Take it to the Court Sure backyards are for lounging, but they’re also the best place to get your game on this season. Athletic Flooring Systems can create customized outdoor Game Courts flooring so you can get moving this summer. The company is Manitoba’s dealer and distributor of Sport Court, the world’s largest outdoor court building company. Each outdoor game court is customizable, from colour to size, and allows for multi-sport play on one court. Everything from basketball, to volleyball, to pickle ball, to inline skating can be played on the surface. As one of the safest products on the market, Sport Court offers the best traction and least abrasion, perfect for families with kids. It also features two patents - Ortho Cush for shock absorption, and Lateral Forgiveness, providing reduced stress and strain on ligaments, joints, knees, and lower back so your family can play longer and safer. Looking for something a little more leisurely? Invest in a golf green for your own backyard. All greens are customizable in shape and size, and can be completed with creative elements such as a fringe and a berm for practicing 72 | STYLE MANITOBA | SUMMER 2018
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