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Moving beyond the buzzwords St. Albert’s 12 Acres Restaurant has had a busy first year. When the restaurant opened in early 2015, Nathan and Courtney Henry set themselves ambitious goals of being able to offer a menu that uses the most locally available, quality ingredients. They stand by this goal and, despite some setbacks, have made some great progress towards making this dream a reality. But with as many successes as they’ve had, their first year has also been a deep learning experience, for the restaurant and for the community, about what exactly it means to eat local.

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residents of a landlocked northern region, how literal are we all willing to be about our definition of local? 12 Acres Restaurant has spent much of its first year working with the community in an attempt to answer those questions.

The summer months pose no challenge to the restaurant when it comes to putting great food on the table. Simply put, fresh food is abundant and easy to come by. The chefs at 12 Acres saw problems arise over the winter, however, not because there wasn’t enough food to go around, but because seasonal eating just isn’t what we’re accustomed to as a community. 12 Acres takes great efforts to preserve enough of the summer bounty to last through the winter. As patrons though, we’re not yet used to having tasty preserves

and pickled delights on offer instead of the standard imported produce. 12 Acres has no shortage of creativity when it comes bringing tasty treats to the table in mid January, but it stands to reason that we all might have to alter our expectations if we truly want to embrace the local food scene.

Seafood, likewise, poses a challenge to our expectations. Patrons want the option of lighter fare on their plates, but the chefs at 12 Acres have found that menu items featuring trout and sturgeon simply aren’t selling as well as salmon and shrimp would on a more traditional menu.12 Acres can bring in ethically sourced salmon from BC that would satisfy your palates, but it begs the question; what is ‘locally sourced’ ocean fish?

Owner Nathan Henry believes that if we can’t yet fully embrace the tastes and ingredients that a prairie winter has to offer, we need to push beyond the idea of local as a simple buzzword. Instead of sourcing ingredients exclusively from a 100 km radius around the city, perhaps we should start thinking of “local” as the nearest available source.

This would mean that we don’t need to feel guilty about eating salmon from the west coast, and it would mean that we could perhaps enjoy some fresher BC produce later into the season.

Make no mistake though, 12 Acres is devoted to the idea of sourcing as much as possible within Alberta’s capital city region. And over the last year, they have expanded their range of suppliers to bring

in the best ingredients that the community has to offer. The reality is, however, that a demand still exists for more exotic foods, and we, as a community, need to learn how to balance those demands with our equally strong desires to support locally sourced food. The support is out there, and the staff at 12 Acres has seen it in their patrons. But in this emerging culinary landscape, we all need to work together to find out what it is that we want out of concepts like “local,” “organic” and “sustainable.”

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May 2016

Contents The Results are In!

CONVERSATIONS 14 Charitable Gambling

Is it fundraising’s best bet?

ARTS & CULTURE 31 Best In Show

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Behind the curtain at the Arden Theatre

CITY 48 MEET YOU THERE

Tokota Shoes Put your best foot forward

36 THEN & NOW

50 COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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TRENDING 52 East, West, Home Is Best

Make our nation your destination 56 REM (abbr.)

The Rainmaker Rodeo Then & Now Everything’s Coming Up Rose Quartz A fresh take on thinking pink

LIVING 41 FOOD & GATHERINGS

Sunday Best Sunday dinner just got a makeover

May We Suggest Your Best Behaviour

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From the Editor

THE BEST OF both worlds. They don’t cross paths

often, but when they do, you can’t help but cele­ brate. And celebrate is exactly what we’re doing with this month’s issue—our 1st Annual Best of T8N. In it we’re celebrating all your picks for the best places, businesses and people in St. Albert.

CARMEN D. HRYNCHUK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

But before we get started, we want to thank everyone for taking time to participate in our Best of T8N survey. When we launched it back in February, we had hoped for a “decent” response. What we got exceeded all expectations. So, to kick things off, the title of Best Magazine Readers most definitely goes to you.

In addition to sharing our survey results in this issue, we’re also peeking behind the curtain at the Arden Theatre, giving Sunday dinner a makeover and exploring one of the current trends in fundraising—charitable gambling.

So with no further ado, welcome to the Best of T8N, our biggest issue ever and, hopefully, our best.

T8N MAGAZINE

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 5 May 2016 PUBLISHER

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Rob Lightfoot

Carmen D. Hrynchuk

ART DIRECTION

Carmen D. Hrynchuk, Brenda Lakeman DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Carol Dragich, Bruce Timothy Keith, Correna Saunders PHOTOGRAPHY

Brenda Lakeman FOOD STYLING

Little Fire Creative PROOFREADING

Amy Lightfoot EDITORIAL INTERNS

Jennie Drent, Robert Michon ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Erin Cassidy, Amanda Muir CONTRIBUTORS

Thanks for being part of it.

Shawna Dirksen, Steve Joyce, Vanessa Roset OFFICE MANAGER

Janice Lightfoot CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES Images page 15 © Sky Masterson/Adobe Stock Image page 16 © agongallud/Adobe Stock Image page 16 & 17 © meinlp/Adobe Stock Image page 47 © noravector/Adobe Stock Image page 52 © Marina Zlochin/Adobe Stock

Contributors

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STEVE JOYCE

Steve earned a PhD in Library and Information Science where his research focused on LGBTQ youth and their information practices.

His work at MacEwan University and the Government of Alberta has focused on quality assurance, and he has taught courses in both library science and sociology. He now works as a private consultant. His interests are wide ranging and include cosmology, the philosophy of time and of mind, social deviance, and human rights. In short, he’s a Renaissance man.

SHAWNA DIRKSEN

Shawna is a freelance writer with a strong connection to St. Albert: she lived here for 8 years, and her first writing gig after earning her public relations diploma was with the Arden Theatre and International Children’s Festival. Now in Edmonton, Shawna keeps busy writing for local publications and businesses. When she isn’t hard at work, she enjoys reading, running, skiing, live music and theatre.

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Conversations

Is it fundraising’s best bet?

CHARITABLE GAMBLING IS r­ eally

no t h i ng new : it h a s ex i ste d i n ­A lberta, in some form or another, for over 100 years. Since 1980, how­ ever, when the first casino (as we now know them) was built in Alberta, charities have come more and more to rely on charitable gambling as an important fundraising activity. But whether or not charitable gambling is a “positive” trend in fundraising is an ongoing discussion—one that chal­ lenges us to take a close look at all the intricacies involved before deciding where we, ourselves, ultimately land on this issue.

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WHAT EXACTLY IS CHARITABLE GAMBLING? To begin, it’s important to distinguish between charitable gambling and legalized gambling. Simply put, revenue from charitable gambling goes directly to charities; revenue from legalized gambling goes to government. Alberta, like many other provinces, has adopted a charitable gambling model. For example, in 2015, Apex Casino in St. Albert hosted 180 charitable events, and the money raised from those events directly supported the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation, St. Albert Victim Services and the St. Albert Housing Society, just to name a few.

It’s also important to understand what a “charitable organization” is according to the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC), which is responsible for issuing licenses to organizations that choose charitable gambling as a fundraiser. AGLC defines a charitable organization as one involved in the relief of poverty, the advancement of education and/or religion, or the delivering of other benefits to the community. All that said, funds raised from charitable gambling are considered “supplemental,” i.e., they

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can’t be a charity’s only source of funding.

So, even if charities use gambling as a fundraiser, they still can’t eliminate things like bake sales, charity dinners or car washes.

So why do so many charities rely so heavily on charitable gambling? The answers are straightforward: low risk, high efficiency, high payoff and few strings attached. On one hand, a typical fundraising event may take weeks or months to organize, entail many hours of volunteer time and require a monetary investment upfront. And the payoff may or may not meet expectations. On the other hand, although charities are restricted from running a casino more than once every two years, there’s very little organizing involved.

Volunteers need only provide a few hours of their time, and they receive both training and supervision at the event itself. To top it all off, many charities will make more money using this approach than any other.

And there are very few strings attached in terms of how that money can be used—from poverty relief to education to programming, or from infrastructure to travel expenses to administrative costs—choice abounds.

Did You Know?

HOW BIG IS THE MONEY, & WHERE DOES IT GO? In 2015, Alberta charities raised $342 million though charitable gambling, an amount that has been steadily increasing over the past five years. And the biggest money-maker is casinos. In 2015, 3446 casino licenses were issued with proceeds of $264 million. This means that charities that undertook a casino as a form of fundraising event earned, on average, over $75,000 after expenses.

When we factor in legalized gambling, the money becomes astronomical. Legalized gambling in Canada generates $16 billion per year, with governments and charities being the biggest benefactors. In 2015, the AGLC earned a whopping $2.3 billion after expenses, of which over $1.5 billion came from legalized gambling. Where did the money go? $766 million went to the government’s General Revenue Fund, which supports areas such as health care, debt reduction, and social programs. $1.5 billion went to the Alberta Lottery Fund (ALF).

In 2016, the ALF expects to provide foundations, grant programs and government ministries with over $1.5 billion, which will

In 2012, St. Albert resident Gisele Jubinville, who wrote about her life as a gambling addict in her memoir Dismissed, filed suit against the province for almost ­$2 million, claiming that the public was deceived about the addictive nature of VLTs.

go to programs focussed on family violence prevention, community health services, provincial highway preservation and a host of other worthy and, in some cases, charitable causes.

WHAT ARE THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS? Given all this money, are there economic benefits to legalized and charitable gambling?

Yes…maybe… kind of. Studies are split on whether or not gambling venues bring concrete economic benefits to communities.

Some point to minor benefits, others point to benefits that are offset by negatives and still others show that such venues make no difference at all. For instance, most studies that have looked at changes in property values as a result of a new casino have found either small positive benefits or no effects.

Still, there’s no question that the industry creates jobs. But these employees represent a small fraction (about 0.4%) of the overall workforce—a percentage that has changed little despite surges to gambling revenue over the past few years. Turnover is high and wages are generally low when compared to other areas of the workforce. In fact, for these employees, wages have gone down steadily when measured against the average Alberta hourly wage—from approximately 77% in 1991 to 64% in 2009. So, yes, the gambling industry creates jobs. And, yes, there may be economic benefits. But, (and here lies the hiccup), there’s almost always a “but” when it comes to this issue, and that’s what makes it so challenging.

WHAT ABOUT CRIME? In January 2015, RCMP Constable David Wynn and Auxiliary Constable Derek Bond were shot (Constable David Wynn was killed) at Apex Casino while investigating the report of a stolen car. For the casino, this resulted in a significant drop in business for about nine weeks. It may have also accounted for a drop in public opinion about casino safety.

According to the AGLC, 73% of Albertans

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in 2014 believed that gambling venues were safe and responsible environments. In 2015, that dropped to 65%. So are casinos and other gambling venues safe, or aren’t they?

While there’s certainly no justification for minimizing such horrific events, it’s important to recognize that they are, in fact, very rare. A recent study out of the University of Lethbridge showed that only 0.6% of all crimes in Alberta were unambiguously related to gambling. And those crimes are largely non-violent property crimes. These low rates are reportedly due, at least in part, to the fact that such criminal activity tends to be perpetrated by only 7% of problem

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only a fraction of crime, and if there are no palpably negative economic consequences, what’s not to love? gamblers, and problem gamblers account for only 2% to 3% of the population. It would seem then the assumption that gambling generates large amounts of crime is only that—an assumption.

SO, WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT CHARITABLE & LEGALIZED GAMBLING? If most of the revenue from charitable and legalized gambling goes to charities and social programs, and if this activity accounts for

Well, first, gambling is shown to be regressive.

Virtually all studies of gambling have found that people with lower incomes contribute proportionally more to gambling revenue than those with higher incomes. According to Statistics Canada, in 2009, Canadians who made $20,000 or less spent on average 10% of their earnings on gambling, while those who made over $110,000 spent an average of 2%. So Canadians who are the least able to afford gambling are also the ones who spend proportionally more on it.

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2016 WINNERS B E S T P L A C E S & S E RV I C E S IN ST. ALBERT

Welcome to the results of the 1st Annual Best of T8N. Earlier this year, we launched a survey asking St. Albertans who they felt were the best businesses, people and places in over 120 categories. Here, we are pleased to present the winners of each category. You can find the full list, including runners up, at bestofT8N.com.

Enjoy the results!

EVENTS BEST LOCAL ART’S EVENT ArtWalk BEST LOCAL FAMILY EVENT Canada Day Celebrations BEST LOCAL MUSIC EVENT Seven Music Festival

THE ARTS BEST ARTS STUDIO 4Cats 103-23 Akins Drive 4cats.com/stalbert BEST LOCAL BAND Tupelo Honey

PEOPLE BEST LOCAL HERO Constable David Wynn BEST POLITICIAN Mayor Nolan Crouse

LEISURE & EXERCISE BEST DANCE STUDIO DanceCo Ltd. 9030 McKenney Avenue danceco.net

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BEST GOLF COURSE (surrounding area)

Sturgeon Valley Golf & Country Club 25114 Sturgeon Road sturgeonvalleygolfclub.com

BEST HIDDEN GEM Jack’s Burger Shack 130-15 Perron Street jacksburgershack.ca BEST NEW BUSINESS

(post-open May 1, 2015)

BEST GYM/WORKOUT CENTRE Servus Place BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO Desa School of Karate 3 Rowland Crescent desakarate.com BEST PUBLIC SPACE Red Willow Park BEST YOGA STUDIO Soul Fitness Mind Body Studios 10-20 Circle Drive soulfitnessstudios.ca

BUSINESSES BEST BUSINESS DÉCOR Seasons Gift Shop 8665 McKenney Avenue seasonsgiftshop.ca BEST BUSINESS WEBSITE tie between MDO Opticians 140 St. Albert Trail mdoopticians.com and Sculpt Barre Studio 130-145 Carleton Drive sculptbarrestudio.com

Design Furniture Gallery 109-25 Chisholm Avenue designfurnituregallery.com BEST NON-PROFIT Lo-Se-Ca Foundation 215-1 Carnegie Drive loseca.ca

BUSINESS (ANIMAL CARE) BEST ANIMAL/VETERINARY HOSPITAL Tudor Glen Veterinary Hospital 1005 Tudor Glen Place tudorglenvethospital.ca BEST PET CARE PROVIDER The Ranch Kennels 54302 RR #261 theranchkennels.ca

BEST AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE Fountain Tire 234 St. Albert Trail

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BEST AUTOMOTIVE TIRE SHOP Fountain Tire 234 St. Albert Trail fountaintire.com/stores/st-albert

BEST NEW AUTOMOTIVE DEALER St. Albert Honda 875 St. Albert Trail stalberthonda.ca

BUSINESS (RESTAURANTS) BEST ATMOSPHERE Original Joe’s 5 Giroux Road originaljoes.ca/stalbert BEST BAKERY Grandin Bakery 11 Bellerose Drive grandinbakery.ca BEST BEER LIST (by bottle)

BEST PET PRODUCT STORE Paradise Pets Centre 50-580 St. Albert Trail paradisepetcentre.ca

Original Joe’s 5 Giroux Road originaljoes.ca/stalbert

BUSINESS (AUTOMOTIVE)

Central Social Hall 280-525 St. Albert Trail centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP Sturgeon Autobody 36A Rayborn Crescent sturgeonautobody.com

BEST BEER LIST (on tap)

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BEST BREAKFAST Toast 6b-11 Bellerose Drive toastbl.ca

BEST COFFEE SHOP Good Earth Coffee House 115-130 Bellerose Drive goodearthcoffeehouse.com

BEST ICE CREAM PARLOUR Dairy Queen 388 St. Albert Trail dairyqueen.com/ca-en

BEST MENU DESIGN 12 Acres Restaurant 8 Mission Avenue 12acres.ca

BEST BRUNCH tie between Toast 6b-11 Bellerose Drive toastbl.ca and Glasshouse Bistro 101 Riel Drive glasshousebistro.ca

BEST DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT XIX Nineteen 104-150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com

MOST INNOVATIVE MENU 12 Acres Restaurant 8 Mission Avenue 12acres.ca

BEST NEW RESTAURANT XIX Nineteen 104-150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com

BEST DESSERTS Dairy Queen 388 St. Albert Trail dairyqueen.com/ca-en

BEST INTERIOR DESIGN Central Social Hall 280-525 St. Albert Trail centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

BEST PASTA Nello’s Cucina Italiana 512 St. Albert Trail nellosrestaurant.ca

BEST BURGERS Jack’s Burger Shack 130-15 Perron Street jacksburgershack.ca

BEST DINING EXPERIENCE

BEST ITALIAN FOOD Nello’s Cucina Italiana 512 St. Albert Trail nellosrestaurant.ca

BEST PATIO DINING Original Joe’s 5 Giroux Road originaljoes.ca/stalbert

BEST JAPANESE FOOD Sushi Park 9 St. Anne Street

BEST PIZZA Nitza’s Pizza 80 McKenney Avenue nitzaspizzastalbert.com

BEST CHICKEN WINGS Original Joe’s 5 Giroux Road originaljoes.ca/stalbert BEST CHINESE FOOD Asian Connection Restaurant 32-11 Bellerose Drive asianconnectionrestaurant.net

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XIX Nineteen 104-150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com BEST DINING EXPERIENCE (under $20/entrée)

Jack’s Burger Shack 130-15 Perron Street jacksburgershack.ca BEST FRIES Jack’s Burger Shack 130-15 Perron Street jacksburgershack.ca

ARTISAN JEWELLERY

BEST LATE NIGHT Central Social Hall 280-525 St. Albert Trail centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

BEST PUB Central Social Hall 280-525 St. Albert Trail centralsocialhall.com/st-albert Find all the results and runners up on bestofT8N.com.

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New Additions to our extensive menu.

Senior appreciation day Open 7 days a week every Tuesday

Lots of favourites for little ones

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BEST SERVICE Original Joe’s 5 Giroux Road originaljoes.ca

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BEST SPORTS BAR Central Social Hall 280-525 St. Albert Trail centralsocialhall.com/st-albert

Best Breakfast & Best Brunch

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Best sushi Sushi Park 9 St. Anne Street BEST TACOS Cerdo Tacos + Tequila 150-15 Perron Street cerdo.ca BEST TAKE-OUT Lingnan Express 206-2 Hebert Road lingnanexpress.com BEST TAPAS Privada Wine & Tapas 21 Perron Street privadawinebar.com BEST THAI/VIETNAMESE FOOD Saigon Cuisine 2503 Tudor Glen saigoncuisine.ca BEST VEGETARIAN The Chopped Leaf 330-525 St. Albert Trail

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Sean M. Warshawski Douglas E. Ritzen Mark M. Olivieri Raj S. Deol

Privada Wine & Tapas 21 Perron Street privadawinebar.com

VOTED • Real Estate • Wills & Estates BEST LAWYERS

BEST WINE LIST

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BEST WINE LIST (by the bottle)

(by the glass)

Privada Wine & Tapas 21 Perron Street privadawinebar.com MOST KID FRIENDLY Boston Pizza 200 St. Albert Trail and 585 St. Albert Trail bostonpizza.com/en Find all the results and runners up on bestofT8N.com.

BUSINESS (SERVICES)

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BEST ACUPUNCTURIST Trudi Rumball at Off the Hook Spa 102-30 Green Grove Drive offthehooklaserandspa.com

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BEST CLEANING SERVICE Bless this Mess blessthismess.ca BEST DENTAL CLINIC Cadence Dental 101-51 Inglewood Drive cadencedental.ca BEST DENTIST Dr. Melonie MacDonald 140 St. Albert Trail dentusfamilydental.com

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BEST HAIR SALON Voodoo Hair Salon 140-16 Renault Crescent voodohair.ca

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BEST INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE BROKER Tara Borle 5 Giroux Road taraborle.com BEST LAWYER Douglas E. Ritzen of Ritzen Douglas LLP 302-7 St. Anne Street rolaw.ca

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BEST PLACE FOR MANI/PEDI Heaven Essence Spa 123-15 Circle Drive heavenessencespa.ca BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST Cathrine Beirnes 206-150 Bellerose Drive revivehealth.ca BEST MEDICAL CLINIC Grandin Medical Clinic 1 St. Anne Street grandinclinic.com

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WINNER BEST NEW BUSINESS, opened after May 1, 2015 WINNER BEST FURNITURE STORE

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1ST RUNNER UP BEST HIDDEN GEM 1ST RUNNER UP BEST HOME ACCESSORY STORE

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Benjamin Moore Natura™ Interior Paint Continues Benjamin Moore’s commitment to providing the most environmentally friendly paint.

Benjamin Moore Natura goes beyond zero VOC to offer zero emissions, and no harsh fumes, making it a safer paint for your family and the environment, all without compromise to performance or colour selection. Benjamin Moore Natura is truly “Green Without Compromise™.”

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Jewelry Fashion Baby Giftware Home Decor and so much more!

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BEST PHOTOGRAPHER (portrait)

Nicole Danielle Photography macherieboudoir.com BEST PHOTOGRAPHER (specialty)

Nicole Danielle Photography macherieboudoir.com BEST PHOTOGRAPHER (wedding)

Silverlight Studios Photography silverlightpics.com BEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST Anita Cassidy 130-145 Carleton Drive leadingedgephysio.com BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Ryan Sellers Re/Max 12 Hebert Road ryansellers.com BEST SPA Off the Hook Spa 102-30 Green Grove Drive offthehooklaserandspa.com BEST TRAVEL AGENCY Expedia Cruise Ship Centers 340-140 St. Albert Trail

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BUSINESS (SHOPPING) BEST BABY/CHILDREN’S WEAR STORE The Children’s Place 375 St. Albert Trail

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BEST BEER STORE Solo Liquor 3507 Tudor Glen sololiquor.com/locations BEST BIKE STORE Cranky’s Bike Shop 24 Perron Street crankys.ca BEST EYEWEAR STORE MDO Opticians 140 St. Albert Trail mdoopticians.com BEST FASHION ACCESSORY STORE Sweet Boutique 101-31 Fairview Boulevard

BEST FLOORING STORE Titan Flooring 13 Inglewood Drive titanflooring.com

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Best Auto Service & Best Automotive Tire Shop

BEST FLORIST Funky Petals Flower Shop 200 St. Albert Trail funkypetals.com/locations/store/2

BEST FURNITURE STORE Design Furniture Gallery 109-25 Chisholm Avenue designfurnituregallery.com BEST GARDENING STORE Hole’s Greenhouse & Gardens Ltd. 101 Riel Drive holesonline.com BEST GIFT/GIFTWARE STORE Seasons Gift Shop 8665 McKenney Avenue seasonsgiftshop.ca BEST HARDWARE STORE Home Depot 750 St. Albert Trail homedepot.ca BEST HOME ACCESSORY STORE Seasons Gift Shop 8665 McKenney Avenue seasonsgiftshop.ca BEST JEWELLERY STORE tie between Concept Jewelry Design 120-20 Perron Street conceptjewelry.ca and Peoples Jewellers 375 St. Albert Trail peoplesjewellers.com

THE LITTLE THINGS GO A LONG WAY

BEST MEN’S WEAR STORE Hudson’s Bay 375 St. Albert Trail thebay.com BEST NEW COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Shops at Boudreau 101 Bellerose Dr chrisenrealty.com/ the-shops-at-boudreau Find all the results and runners up on bestofT8N.com.

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BEST PAINT STORE Benjamin Moore (Days Paint & Wallpaper) 382 St. Albert Trail paintedmonton.com BEST SHOE STORE Tokota Shoes 130-140 Bellerose Drive tokotashoes.com BEST SHOPPING/RETAIL COMPLEX St. Albert Centre 375 St. Albert Trail stalbertcentre.com BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE Sport Chek 160-375 St. Albert Trail sportchek.ca/stores/st-albert-centre

BEST THRIFT STORE Value Village 18 Inglewood Drive valuevillage.com

École Sir George Simpson Junior High 50 Grosvenor Boulevard sgsjh.spschools.org BEST CATHOLIC JUNIOR HIGH Vincent J Maloney Catholic Junior 20 Mont Clare Place vjm.gsacrd.ab.ca BEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Bellerose Composite High 49 Giroux Road bchs.spschools.org

PLACES OF FAITH BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP Holy Family Catholic Parish 75 Poirier Avenue holyfamilyparish.ca

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BEST WINE STORE Hicks Fine Wines 109-150 Bellerose Drive hicksfinewines.com

BEST LOCAL CONTRACTOR Caruana Interiors and Contracting 9-8 Riel Drive caruanainteriors.ca

BEST WOMEN’S WEAR STORE Bella Maas 370-5 Giroux Road bellamaas.com

BEST LOCAL HOME BUILDER Sarasota Homes 25 Carleton Drive sarasotahomes.ca

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(building locally)

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Building Dreams & Friendships for 30 Years in St. Albert When you enter Heredity Homes’ office, right

estate homes don’t go up in six months.

off the “welcome mat” it’s a comfortable

On average, it takes 14 months to complete

feeling, complete with living room. Intro-

a home worth anywhere from $1 to $3 mil-

ductions are done on a first-name basis and

lion. From your first meeting with owner

with a smile, and clients are treated with

­Kevin Benson, he will be honest with you;

respect, friendliness and honesty. This is one

if your wish list exceeds your budget, he’ll

of the big reasons why Heredity Homes is

be honest with you. He’s straightforward

celebrating its 30th anniversary of build-

about your start and completion dates, too.

ing homes in St. Albert and is one of the

Time management and organization are key

longest-standing members of the Alberta

to a successful build, and Kevin, along with

New Home Warranty Program—36 years to

his team, take control of every aspect of

be exact.

building your home. Part of taking control

Chances are, you’ve toured one of their homes. They’ve built 10 dream homes for 4 different charities, plus 21 showhomes all over St. Albert like Lacombe, Parkwood, Kingswood, Regency Heights, Pineview and Heritage Lakes. They’ve built solid relation-

is building only four to six homes each year.

As Kevin explains, “I would hate to be too busy and not be able give each client, trade and supplier the attention and time they ­deserve. This is my client’s dream, and I won’t compromise that.”

ships with these community developers:

Referrals make up the majority of Heredity’s

Canterra, Landrex, Genstar and Melcor, just

client base. From professionals, successful

to name a few. Heredity’s mantra? Quality

entrepreneurs, even pro-athletes—each

over quantity. These custom, single-family

client is as important as the next. “These are

Mark Your Calendar Heredity Homes is excited to announce their new showhome to be completed in the summer of 2017 in Beaverbrooks’ newest development, Rivers Gate, next to the Sturgeon Golf and Country Club.

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the clients that make us who we are. Their

sure their clients are confident in their

home building experience is our advertis-

choice to build with Heredity Homes. They

ing,” says Kevin. If you need a reference,

work hard on all their relationships with cli-

Heredity will offer you an entire list of past

ents, trades and suppliers because integrity

homeowners; more than likely, you’ll recog-

is everything to them. Your investment in a

nize some names. If you think that Kevin,

new home should be exciting, free of stress

his wife Tracy, Michelle, Moorea, Charles,

and nothing short of exceptional.

Rob or Spencer will forget you once that final payment is made or you’ve settled into your new home, you couldn’t be more wrong.

“I remember almost everyone we’ve ever built for,” says Kevin, “and that’s 30 years of clients in St. Albert and the Edmonton area—345 homes so far!” Heredity Homes is known for their beautiful, traditional-style homes but have seen an increase in transitional and high-end, contemporary designs.

Their new showhome will reflect this with a marriage of rustic-meets-contemporary.

The strong bonds Heredity has with its trades and suppliers help maintain their level of quality and excellence. These relationships have surpassed three decades, and like any strong relationship, everyone can depend on the other to be right there through the entire build and after it. The trades and suppliers are local—LBH Building “I can’t see myself retiring. I

Supplies, Windsor Plywood, R & S Painting

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and Anderson Drywall, to name a few. “When

years we’ve been doing this and

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we’re in it for the long haul.”

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He and his team know there are many good builders out there, and they strive to make

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BEST IN SHOW Behind the curtain at the Arden Theatre

PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENDA LAKEMAN

I

F YOU’VE BEEN living in St. Albert for

long, you’re probably already famil­ iar with the Arden Theatre. Maybe it’s the place where your children had their first dance recital, or perhaps it’s where you walked across the stage to receive your highschool diploma. But the Arden is so much more than a local auditorium. It’s a perfor­ mance space that excels in providing levels of entertainment that are nothing less than outstanding. Since opening its doors in 1984, the Arden has played host to local favourites as well as international sensations, attracting performers from all around the globe.

Of course, these high-calibre performances don’t organize themselves. Though you may not notice their handiwork, the dedicated Arden team plans out every aspect of the performance, working silently behind the scenes to make sure each performance runs flawlessly. How do they do it? Take a look.

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“Being behind the scenes, I get to play a part in bringing all kinds of special experiences to our audiences. I find that really rewarding.”

–Pamela Osborne, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

T

he planning phase of any performance begins early. Very early. The details of the shows can start taking shape up to 18 months before the big night. During this time, Caitlin North, along with her programing team, contacts the artists and starts making preparations for the show. “We’re really privileged here at the Arden,” she says, “We’re known as one of the most prominent performing arts centres in Canada. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to convince artists to perform here.” A little closer to opening night (about a month), the team reaches out to the artist to work out all of the arrangements of their visit. They plan for the artist’s transportation needs, accommodations and anything else needed to make the performers feel at home in St. Albert. Everyone on the team has a role to play, and constant communication keep things running ­smoothly.

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Performance night is where all those months of planning begin to pay off. With every detail thought of, and every contingency accounted for, the artists get on stage as though they’ve been performing at the Arden for years.

Things don’t always go perfectly behind the scenes, but as an audience member, you’d never know it. According to Caitlin, the most important thing is that the audience never sees you sweat. Late flights and baggage mix-ups can mean that performers arrive at the airport without any of their equipment— sometimes only an hour before the show.

But the Arden is ready for any problems, and they always get their artists on stage, on time and without any hint of a problem. At that point, the fate of the show is in the hands of the performers and of the Arden’s wonderful tech crew, who adjust the sound and lighting to make the performance as memorable as possible. You may not notice this crew’s contribution in the moment, but you’d surely miss it if it were gone.

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“I feel very lucky to have the support of the city and this community. It’s not something that I ever take for granted.”

–Caitlin North, Professional Programming Presenter

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t’s safe to say that audiences at the Arden have responded well to the silent efforts of the production team. The theatre has always had a loyal core audience, but it has grown tremendously in recent years, attracting newcomers at every show. Audience engagement is at the top of the list in terms of what makes a show successful. “I grew up in the arts scene,” says Caitlin, “And for me, the best part of any show is watching

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the audience and the performers build a connection with each other. The Arden is one of those places where people know, not just regionally, but on a national level, that those connections can happen. To be able to contribute to that is really gratifying.” While most of the team’s efforts remain invisible to the audience, their positive attitudes leave a mark on every aspect of the show. t8n

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Then & Now

THE RAINMAKER RODEO THEN & NOW

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versary of St. Albert’s beloved Rain­ maker Rodeo. The rodeo today is such a staple of the city’s summers that it’s hard to imagine a time when it didn’t exist. The truth, however, is that the rodeo didn’t come about easily. In fact, it often didn’t come about at all.

Up for a great story? Here’s a look back at the Rainmaker Rodeo—a tale of perseverance, community spirit and a plain-old disregard for bad weather.

St. Albert’s rodeo first started in 1965, as a fundraising event put on by the local Kinsmen Club. The rodeo plans were so ambitious that right from day one, it was decided that “Kinsmen Rodeo 104” (as it was called back then) would be the town’s official anniversary celebration. Some of our cherished traditions, such as the parade and the rodeo breakfast, can be traced all the way back to that weekend. But for the most part, the first year was rodeo in its purest form: steer wrestling, bull riding, calf roping and a few more staples were all that was needed to bring in a crowd.

The next decade had a rough start for the Kinsmen Rodeo. The rain kept coming, year after year. The weekend almost seemed to carry a curse. To make matters worse, in 1972, an unknown individual snuck into the pens during a chaotic downpour and released 65 stampeding horses into the town. Yet, despite this major setback, the rodeo continued without horses, as hundreds of patrons showed up, smiling and soaked to the bone.

Fun Fact Before it was moved to its current date, 72% of the rodeo weekends were rained out. Since the move, the percentage of rainy days has dropped to a mere 5%.

St. Albert Rainmaker Rodeo, 1974.

Image Credit: Musée Héritage Museum

While the name “Rainmaker” wouldn’t make an appearance for many years to come, the rain itself did not wait for an invitation. The weekend was a near disaster, with many of the events being flooded out. The Kinsmen Club scheduled a make-up date during the dry month of August, which was (you guessed it) rained out as well. The rodeo seemed to act as a magnet for storm clouds.

But, contrary to all expectations, attendance numbers grew every year.

By 1974, it was official: the weekend was cursed, and the people loved it that way. The Kinsmen Club of St. Albert officially adopted the name “Rainmaker” at the urging of the public. The community was united by their annual rain-soaked misfortune.

In 1978, against all logic and expectation, the Rainmaker Rodeo became successful enough to move the event from the empty field that is now Liberton Drive, to its familiar spot on Riel Drive.

1980s In 1985, despite two decades of positivity, the rain had finally won. Rainmaker 124 (celebrating St. Albert’s 124th Anniversary) saw so few patrons that it was doubtful that the rodeo would have a future. The next year, the Kinsmen Club scraped together enough funds for one last hurrah, and was rewarded with only a light drizzle.

With newfound confidence, the club held some major restructuring over the next two years. New events were planned to attract the increasingly diverse population: karate, dance nights, motocross—if it was popular, it was included. More importantly though, the rodeo weekend was moved to the end of May, where sunny days were in no short supply.

The weather would never hold the Rainmaker hostage again. Well, not as much anyway.

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St. Albert Rainmaker Rodeo, 2015. Image Credit: Deep Blue C Graphics

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But this popularity also pushed the rodeo

from a humble community tradition into The innovations of the late 80s caused the the internationally known event that it is popularity of the Rainmaker to skyrocket. today. The Rainmaker is now one of the Some argued that it was attracting a little too largest semi-professional rodeos in Canada, much attention. The 1990s saw a huge spike attracting both patrons and contestants from in attendance numbers and a rise in safety around the globe. The Rainmaker Rodeo has concerns along with it. The RCMP formed a helped St. Albert show the world, time and close relationship with the rodeo during this that a little rain never hurt anybody.

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Limoncello Collins Quite possibly the perfect spring cocktail.

Make them one at a time or in batches in a pitcher.

1 oz Limoncello, chilled (or straight from the freezer) 1 oz gin 4 oz clementine soda (or club soda), chilled Fresh raspberries and mint (to garnish)

Add the Limoncello, gin and soda to a stemless wine glass, and stir. Garnish with rasp­berries and mint, and serve.

Caprese Salad with Celery Leaves This simple Italian salad is a crowd favourite and for good reason. Fresh, colourful and ready to eat in minutes.

1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced in half 5 large tomatoes, sliced Fresh mozzarella, sliced 1 handful basil leaves 1 handful celery leaves (the tender ones from the inside stalks) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp salt Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)

Season your serving dish by rubbing the surface with the cut-side of a clove of garlic. Next, arrange alternate slices of tomato, mozzarella, basil and celery leaves in rows until you run out of ingredients.

Make a dressing by placing the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a Mason jar, covering it and giving it a shake. Pour the dressing over the salad, garnish with extra salt and serve.

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Garlic Toasts with Camembert & Cherry Tomatoes If you ask us, all appetizers should involve freshly baked bread topped with deliciousness. This one, most certainly, delivers.

7 slices of baguette, sliced on a bias 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced in half (for rubbing on the toast) 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing on the toast) 7 slices of room-temperature Camembert cheese 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp salt Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)

Place your baguette slices under the broiler or on a hot grill, and toast them on both sides. While the toasts are still warm, give each slice a couple rubs of garlic (cut-side down), and brush each toast with a little olive oil. Place a slice of Camembert cheese on each toast.

Place the quartered cherry tomatoes in a small bowl and dress them with the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Spoon the tomatoes and dressing atop the Camembert toasts, and serve.

Garlic Toasts with Green Peas & Lemon Green peas and lemons are a match made in heaven. Give this springtime favourite a try.

7 slices of baguette, sliced on a bias 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced in half (for rubbing on the toast) 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing on the toast) 2 cups frozen green peas, blanched in a pot of hot salted water 1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley Zest and juice of 1 large lemon 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper Chopped cherry tomatoes (to garnish) Extra-virgin olive oil (to garnish) Crushed red chili flakes (to garnish, optional)

Place your baguette slices under the broiler or on a hot grill, and toast them on both sides. While the toasts are still warm, give each slice a couple rubs of garlic (cut-side down), and brush each toast with a little olive oil.

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Stuffed Roast Chicken Thighs When the occasion calls for roast chicken but the clock calls for speed, try these stuffed chicken thighs. They’re crispy, juicy and crazy economical.

3 cups seasoned bread cubes 1/2 cup bread crumbs 3 tbsp salted butter 1 small yellow onion, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 tbsp chopped thyme 1 tbsp chopped rosemary 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly cracked pepper 3/4 cup chicken stock 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing the chicken) 8 large chicken thighs (skin on) Smoked paprika (to taste) Salt and pepper (to taste)

Preheat your oven to 415˚F, and place your bread cubes and crumbs in a large mixing bowl.

While the oven heats, melt the butter in a pan set over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions, chopped celery, chopped herbs, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.

Remove from the heat, add the chicken stock to the pan and pour the entire mixture into the bowl with the breadcrumbs. Toss until combined and set aside.

Arrange the chicken thighs on a large cutting board.

To create a pocket under the skin for the stuffing, slide your finger under the chicken skin and loosen it away from the meat. Once you’ve created the pocket, fill it with the bread stuffing. When all the thighs are stuffed, season the skin with paprika, salt and pepper.

Sear the thighs skin-side down in an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Gently flip the thighs so they are skin-side up, and place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until done. Serve while hot and crispy.

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Lemon Blueberry Layer Cake with Apricot Custard The title kind of says it all, so we’ll just offer a suggestion: Leave room for dessert.

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 3/4 cup white sugar 4 large eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup lemon yogourt Zest and juice of 3 lemons 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp lemon extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups blueberries tossed with 1 tbsp of flour 2 cups lemon-apricot custard (see L­ emon-Apricot Custard recipe) 1 tube of vanilla icing (see Assembling the Cake) 7-minute frosting (to decorate)

Preheat your oven to 350˚F, and grease and flour three 9-by-2-inch, round cake pans.

Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, and mix with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until well combined.

In a second bowl, combine the buttermilk, yogourt, lemon zest and juice, vanilla extract and lemon extract. Mix well.

In a third bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.

To the beaten sugar, mix in the flour mixture alternating with the milk mixture until just combined.

Gently fold in the blueberries, and divide the batter evenly among the 3 prepared baking pans. Place in the preheated oven, and bake for 25 minutes. When baked, remove the cakes to a rack to cool, and tip them out of their pans after 5 minutes. Let cool completely.

Assembling the Cake

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Centre one of the cakes flat-side down on a dish or pedestal. Open the tube of vanilla frosting, and pipe a dam of icing around the perimeter of the layer (this will keep the lemon custard from flooding over the edges). Next fill the dam with half the lemon custard. Top with the next layer, create another dam of icing filled with custard and top with the final cake layer.

Lastly, cover the cake with swirls of 7-minute frosting (see recipe for 7-Minute Frosting).

Sometimes there’s no improving a classic.

This is one of those times.

Lemon-Apricot Custard This quick cheat is tangy, tasty and sure to convince everyone it’s homemade.

1 cup apricot jam 1 cup store-bought lemon spread (we used E.D. Smith) Zest of 1 large lemon

Place the apricot jam, lemon spread and lemon zest in a small mixing bowl, and stir until combined. Use in layer cakes, or try it on toast with peanut butter.

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Scrolling through our smart phones is an excellent way to spend a few spare moments; however, many of us are so attached to our phones that we almost never put them down.

This attachment leaves us staring down at our screens in social settings, which can be disrespectful to the people we are actually with. Whether you’re at a formal dinner party, enjoying casual drinks with friends or networking with colleagues, make every effort possible to keep your phone out of sight and set on silent. If you need to check in, do your best to excuse yourself.

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE Texting is an efficient way to keep up with people in our social and business circles, but efficiency and etiquette don’t always see eye to eye. If you need to deliver bad news, for example (business, personal or otherwise), it might warrant a face-to-face conversation, phone call or e-mail, depending on your relationship with the receiver.

The point of a hashtag is to promote or categorize a post, or sometimes it’s just a way to be funny. But what happens when we use too many? #annoying, that’s what.

Remember, less is more—try not to exceed five hashtags per post.

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One of the biggest social media faux pas is over-sharing. No one likes their entire news feed clogged up by one overzealous user. Don’t abuse your social media networks—limit your posts to one or two every few hours.

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THINK OF EMILY BEFORE YOU POST Iconic etiquette author Emily Post famously cited consideration, respect and honesty as the basis for good manners. Take a scroll through any social media feed and, undoubtedly, there will be at least a few users who have neglected these principles. It’s never a good idea to publicly post mean-spirited rants, personal details that aren’t yours to share or any content or language that could

make your network feel uncomfortable or disrespected.

LIKE IT OR NOT Most of us are big fans of the “like” or “favourite” button on our social media feeds, but there are moments when we’re not sure if “like” is right. In those instances when you don’t necessarily like the news (perhaps bad news) but want to acknowledge you’ve seen it, consider opting for a simple comment to clearly convey your feeling. Our final “like” tip: stay clear of liking your own posts.

SLOW YOUR CAMERA ROLL The rise of Instagram and Snapchat has led to a seemingly selfie-obsessed society.

To keep your manners in check, curb your picture-taking impulse at social functions unless, of course, it’s the type of event that encourages it or it’s your job and you are expected to. When it comes to tagging friends in a photo or post, always get permission.

Even if it seems innocent, the wrong post at the wrong time can damage a friendship or career.

AN E-MAIL ISN’T A TEXT An e-mail can deliver a message almost instantly, but it is, in fact, still a letter. So remember to start every e-mail with a “hello,” especially in business communication. It’s also a good idea to steer clear of the chat shorthand prevalent in text messages: “See you tomorrow” is much more courteous in an e-mail than “C u 2morrow.”

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a new pair of shoes. Shiny patent pu mps, supple leather loa fers or sneakers that scream street style— nothing puts a spring in the step quite like some cool new kicks. Except, of course, finding those kicks in a cool new St. Albert boutique. Carrying designer shoes and accessories from all over the world, Tokota Shoes is a shoe-lover’s delight. Created by Edna Ledi-Lauzon and her husband Andre Lauzon, this modern boutique will surely evoke the inner Carrie Brad­ shaw in even the most reluctant shoe shopper.

A busy mother of three school-aged boys, Ledi-Lauzon worked in the banking industry for 17 years before opening Tokota Shoes last May. Today, with her husband supporting her every step of the way, the new entrepreneur is living her lifelong dream. “I’ve always wanted to do this. I turned 40 last year and decided it was time,” she says. “My mom always had an extensive shoe closet. I think that’s where the love came from.”

Like a shoe closet from a beautiful daydream, almost every style of shoe imaginable lines Ledi-Lauzon’s shelves: stacked-heel sandals, office-ready oxfords—even booties fit for a newborn. The retailer’s passion for fashionable footwear is evident at every turn. With about 20 carefully curated brands in store, many showcased on custom-made sculptures no less, Tokota Shoes stands out in our city’s fashion retail market. “The products we bring in are hard to find. You likely won’t find them in any other store,” says Ledi-Lauzon.

“We think of our clients when choosing which shoes will be in the store.”

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In some cases, Ledi-Lauzon skips the suppliers and goes directly to the designers (who she finds through her own research) to pick up a brand. Ellen Rueben (a designer from Israel) is one, and Keyman Designs (a violinist who designs shoes in Turkey) is another.

Ledi-Lauzen says her shoes range in price from about $125 to $400; she carries shoes for women, men and children. The brands in-store come from around the world, handmade in countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, England, Peru, Turkey and the United States. “Our store is for someone who wants something different for shoes. Here you can find something that reflects your own personality; something that reflects your own style.”

In addition to high-quality product lines, customers can also expect top-notch service.

“Customer service is huge,” says LediLauzen. “Our clients are fantastic, and I’m getting to know many of them by name.

They want to know where the shoes are

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Some call them “shooties.” Some call them “sha-booties.” But, what does Ledi‑Lauzon call the open-toed shoe-bootie-hybrid?

Spring’s biggest trend, that’s what. As for what else is in style this spring, try a stacked heel. Ledi-Lauzon says that trend is going strong, too.

from, where they were made. It’s been fantastic getting to know people.”

After a year in business, Ledi-Lauzen isn’t looking back. “I love it. I love what I do. I love being here every day. I love the community, and the support we’ve gotten has been fantastic.”

TOKOTA SHOES AT A GLANCE Location: 130, 140 Bellerose Drive (the Shops of Boudreau) Owners: Edna Ledi-Lauzon and Andre Lauzon Specialties: Unique, high-quality shoes and excellent customer service Interesting Fact: Tokota is the Ghanaian word for sandal.

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TD Clean and Green Riverfest It’s time again for the annual cleanup and tree planting of the Sturgeon River Valley. This event helps create a bigger animal habitat by planting trees and shrubs, while picking up a winter’s worth of trash. There will be an environmental fair and BBQ sponsored by St. Albert Centre, Save-On-Foods and TD Canada Trust. This event is partnered with the River Edge Enhancement Project (REEP), BLESS volunteers, City of St. Albert staff and the community. All are welcome.

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High Energy 21 Each year, local high schools join forces with the Art Gallery of St. Albert to curate an exhibition that blends curriculum-based artworks with new works created especially for the show. Twentyone-years strong, this fan-favourite exhibit has become an annual AGSA tradition, demonstrating the exceptional standard of visual art education in St. Albert and the Gallery’s dedication to fostering the artistic talents of St. Albert’s youth.

Date: May 7 Location: Green space behind St. Albert Centre

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ation Project’s Associate) nsynowec@stalbert.ca

Artists: Students from Bellerose, ESSMY, Paul

Kane, SACHS and Outreach Date: May 5 to 21 Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street For more info: ArtGalleryofStAlbert.ca

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Singing Our Song… 30 Years Strong

International Children’s Festival

Help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the St. Albert Singers’ Guild. The choir will sing songs from Les Misérables and by Michael Bublé, Christine Aguilera and Lady Gaga. A four-piece band will accompany the 90 voices on stage, along with special guest emcee Mayor Nolan Crouse. A preshow reception will be held in the foyer in front of the library where raffle tickets for one of three liquor baskets will be sold. One show only.

Thirty-five years and going, this year’s International Children’s Festival will once again make downtown St. Albert a playground for all. Along with event tents, plays, entertainers and music, St. Albert Place will be a kaleidoscope of 35,000 handmade butterflies made by you and your friends and family.

4 PM - 7 PM Get ready for the St. Albert Botanic Saturday May 7 Park’s annual 10 AM - 5 PM Mother’s Day Rose Sunday Sale. There will be May 8 10 AM - 4 PM 630 different variSt. Albert Botanic Park eties of roses for 265 Sturgeon Rd ST. Albert sale, from hybrid teas to floribundas. Along with the rose sale, the gift shop and gardens will also be open to visitors.

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East, West, Home Is Best Make our nation your destination

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all those who wander are lost.” It is the globe­t rotter’s mantra, often ­printed on i n s pi r a t ion a l t r avel p o s ter s designed to lure us abroad. But how often do we wander in our own back­ yards? From coast to coast, Canada has a wealth of adventure to offer the budget backpacker and savvy s­ pender alike. So go ahead, get lost a little.

We’ve got some tips to get you going, no matter how you’re getting there.

If you’re looking for an exciting escape this summer, think local. Travelling at home has many advantages, such as avoiding long border crossings and expensive exchange rates. Not sure you’ll find what you need?

Consider this: Canada boasts the world’s longest coast line and has somewhere around two million freshwater lakes. The imposing Rocky Mountains stretch 1200 km within the country alone, extending nearly all the way to the Yukon Territory. Between our east and west borders are 17 UNESCO-recognized world heritage sites, 40 protected

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national parks and myriad native plant and animal species. With all of it accessible through a reliable transportation network, it’s a wonder we ever leave home at all.

HIT THE ROAD Canadians who love the freedom and spontaneity of road trips are spoiled with a number of inviting options. The Trans-Canada Highway—the longest national highway in the world—is 7,821 km long and runs from Victoria, BC to St. John’s, Newfoundland. There are plenty of scenic alternatives, too: the Pacific Rim Highway (BC), the Frank MacDougall Parkway (ON) and the epic Viking Trail (NL). Our recommendation: make note of areas with long distances between gas stations and bathrooms, and bring your favourite pillow so you can relax comfortably while enjoying the view.

Tip: GPS systems and Wi-Fi aren’t always available, especially along mountain ranges or less populated areas, so think paper.

The Alberta Motor Association provides its members with complimentary TripTiks, a travel plan you create online and they print and mail to you based on your personalized itinerary. TripTiks include maps, attractions, accommodation information, detailed driving instructions—even road construction warnings and detour information. The added roadside assistance perks make getting a membership before any road trip a no-­brainer.

RV THERE YET? Travelling with your own bed offers a certain degree of peace of mind. However, it’s best not to leave overnighting to chance—particularly if you have a larger rig that’s harder to accommodate. Sites with RV hookups and services are often fully booked weeks ahead of time, so planning is key. Many provincial campgrounds are first-come, first-served, and popular areas fill up early. Plan your arrival times accordingly, allowing for unexpected maintenance stops and sightseeing along the way.

Tip: A little feng shui goes a long way when

sharing a small living space with others. Use space-saving tricks to cut down on clutter: buy collapsible kitchenware (like colanders), remove packaging before stocking the pantry to free up cupboard space. Limiting the number of toys kids can have out at any time and leaving others in storage until the next rotation will also cut down on clutter.

A TRAIN OF THOUGHT For a truly exceptional way to see our home and native land, take the train. VIA Rail has 19 routes running cross-country and travel options that suit all budgets. Take advantage

of economy seating or treat yourself to the unique luxury of a sleeper car, which comes with showers and other extras. Full-service restaurants, lounge cars, onboard activities and observation areas make train travel a treat. A great budgeting option for long-distance travellers is the CanRail pass, which allows passengers to choose their own itinerary through a set number of one-way trips or unlimited travel within a specified timeframe. Musicians can apply to the Artists on Board Program, which offers free or discounted train travel in exchange for performances.

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Tip: The dining car can get expensive, so bring a portable cooler with snacks, and do grocery runs during longer stops. Just remember that passengers have access to hot water but not to fridges or microwaves. To stay comfy, bring slippers and non-restrictive clothing, earplugs, a blanket for chilly nights and plenty of entertainment.

LEAVING ON A JET PLANE For those more interested in the destination than the journey, flying remains the most efficient way to travel. Big-time budgeters can find great deals through websites like Expedia, Kayak, RedTag and Orbitz. For the best prices, start searching for flights early and often, and keep an eye out for flash sales.

If you don’t want to do all the legwork, hire a professional. For a small fee your local travel

agent will do all the research and can help you reschedule should a flight get delayed or rerouted. Consider also joining your favourite airline’s loyalty club; you’ll collect points with each trip, enjoy membership benefits and increase your chances of getting a free flight upgrade.

Tip: Pack light. Travelling with just a carry-on means you’ll save on baggage fees and get to avoid long lines at baggage claim and check-in. It also guarantees you’ll arrive with all your possessions in tow.

NAUTICAL NATION Few summer activities beat boating on a hot day. Luckily, plenty of opportunities exist for water lovers of all levels. You could kayak on one of Manitoba’s picturesque lakes, paddle and camp along the banks of Alberta’s Bow

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River or head to the West Coast where thousands of islands beckon curious explorers to their unspoiled shorelines. Local favourites include the Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound and the Princess Louisa Inlet. Take a day trip from Granville Island into Howe Sound, or travel around the Broughton Archipelago Provincial Park for weeks. Rent a speedboat, a sailboat, even a houseboat! Just remember, proper safety certification is required for anyone operating a power-driven boat in Canada.

Tip: Cut fuel costs by shedding unnecessary boat weight and travelling with the wind instead of against it. Boats burn more fuel in high seas and at high speeds. Accelerate slowly, idle less and fill up early in the morning when fuel is colder and denser—you’ll get more bang for your buck. t8n

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Babies spend about 50% of their sleep in REM. Adults spend about 25% of their sleep in REM.

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to go around. And though most of us keep meaning to change that, it doesn’t often get crossed off our to-do lists. As it turns out, a little more sleep, particularly REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, would help us with a lot of our to-dos—including prob­ lem solving. Scientists are still unsure of all the benefits of REM sleep, but some say it developed because we needed to be alert to nearby preda­ tors. Others think it developed due to our constant need to eat. Whatever its origin, REM sleep is as vital today as it was in our less upright days. Here’s a look at REM and how it fits into our sleep cycle.

REM sleep was first researched in 1953 when scientists studied a group of children who had difficulties sleeping. During the research, the scientists observed that the sleeping children showed signs of repeated eye movements that resembled the same eye movements they had when awake. The research into sleep cycles has come a long way since 1953, but, as expected, there are varying theories. Some scientists say there are four stages in our sleep cycle, while others say there are five. REM is the last stage of the cycle.

About 90 minutes after entering deep sleep, REM starts and our eyes begin to do the “tennis match shuffle.” In this stage of the sleep cycle, our respiratory and heart rates increase and we actually become paralyzed.

Paralyzed! This paralysis is called muscle atonia, and it functions as a safety mechanism in case we dream something active, such as swimming or fighting. However, in some people this safety mechanism is disabled, and during REM sleep they will do chores and sometimes even unknowingly hurt their sleep partner.

HOW THE CYCLE WORKS

THE BENEFITS

When we turn down the bed and snuggle under the covers, we embark on a sleep cycle that repeats itself about every 110 minutes until we wake. The first stage of that cycle begins with non-rapid eye movement stages (NREM). In this first stage, our eyes are closed, but we are aware of our surroundings. In the second stage of NREM, we drift off into a state where our heart rate slows and our body temperature dips. In the third stage, our brain waves slow down substantially and we prepare to enter the realm of that rather elusive deep sleep where practically nothing can wake us. It’s during this deep sleep—stage 3 (or stage 4, depending on your view)—where the body repairs itself, strengthens its immune system and produces proteins that aid the body in healing. Next comes REM sleep and dream time.

REM sleep is crucial mainly because it helps the brain sort and save the day’s experiences for later recall. Because the brain is more alert while in REM, the outside noises or smells that we subconsciously detect may be transmitted into our dreams. Our brain goes over the day’s activities randomly, which can give us even crazier dreams. However, if we don’t have REM sleep, it diminishes our ability to learn and remember complex tasks.

When you first go to bed, the NREM stages are long and REM sleep is short. As morning approaches, those roles are reversed. And if our REM time is disrupted, the next cycle we go through will have longer-than-normal REM sleep until we’re caught up and then we go through the cycle as normal—or as close to it as our snoring partners, noisy neighbours or drippy faucets will allow.

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Did You Know?

Cold-blooded animals and reptiles don’t engage in REM sleep; only humans, mammals and birds do.

When brain waves are measured in a person during REM sleep, they resemble those of a person awake.

People spend, on average, two hours a night dreaming.

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