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June 2016

Contents CONVERSATIONS 6 Desperately Seeking Safety

The realities and legalities of safe grad

ARTS & CULTURE 13 Jumping into the Half-pipe

An inside look at St. Albert’s Skateboard Park

18 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Cinnamon 20 THEN & NOW

St. Albert’s Multiplexes Then & Now

22 THE 8s

Great Times Ahead Father’s Day gifts that are worth the wait

LIVING 25 FOOD & GATHERINGS

Too Hot to Sleep It’s tapas and cocktails time

May We Suggest Getting Schooled

30 TRULY DEEPLY MADLY 31 AT THE BOX OFFICE

Music for Movie Lovers

CITY 32 MEET YOU THERE

The St. Albert Children’s Theatre Learning on stage for life

34 COMMUNITY CALENDAR TRENDING 37 Fit to Thrill

Shake things up with a fun workout

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SELECTIVE MEMORY. It’s hard not to love it. That

treasure chest of memories, rewritten to capture our best angles. And such good angles! There’s the body boot camp from days (and abs) of yore. The epic trick at the skatepark (minus the fall). And let’s not forget my personal fave—the too-hot-tosleep July party (minus the delirium from the previous sleepless nights). Yup. Great angles, indeed…

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And didn’t I mention a party? We’ve got recipes for tapas and cocktails—everything you need for those balmy summer nights. This month also marks Father’s Day. So we’re ­rounding out the celebration with gift ideas for Dad. And what better way to mark the special day than with a timepiece.

EDITORIAL INTERNS

So here’s to the things that delight us. And to making the time to take them in.

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Contributors 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.

JENNIE DRENT Jennie has lived in St. Albert for 18 years. She has a diploma in Travel Consulting and Professional Writing from MacEwan University, and has returned for her degree in Communications. When not cursing at her computer, Jennie loves to get outdoors, travelling to experience new food and drink, and relishes the art of relaxing.

ROBERT MICHON Robert has a degree in History and English Literature from the University of Alberta and is pursuing a second degree in Communications from MacEwan University. Robert fills much of his free time reading, blogging or writing fiction. But when he doesn’t have a book in hand, he can usually be found outdoors, hiking or enjoying one of Edmonton’s many summer festivals.

PAUL ROBINSON Paul has enjoyed 27 years as an executive, speaker and consultant in the fitness industry. He owns Kneifel Robinson (KR) Personal Training in St. Albert with his partner Monica and works as a commercial fitness specialist at The Apple Fitness Store.

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ART DIRECTION

This month’s issue celebrates those moments—our memories in the making. Kicking things off is our feature article, which CARMEN D. HRYNCHUK explores the issues of safe grad. From there, our photo essay EDITOR-IN-CHIEF takes us to the St. Albert skatepark, where we not only survived a photo shoot but also captured the amazing tricks (and passions) of a talented and awesome community.

The best thing about memories, after all, is making them.

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IT’S THAT TIME of year: soon the cur-

WHAT IS AFTER GRAD?

rent crop of Grade 12 students will leave high school behind and set out to tackle other endeavours—college or university, apprenticeships, the workforce, travel or maybe even a summer off to think about what’s next. But before that, students will receive their diplomas in a cap-and-gown ceremony, followed by a formal graduation dinner with all the trappings.

For many students, however, the real pa rty will begin once the formal festivities are finished and the aftergrad party gets started. But after-grad parties tend to make a lot of people a little nervous—hence, the birth of safe grads. Before we talk about safe grads specifically, let’s back it up just a bit.

Generally, there are three types of after grad: wet, dry and safe. A wet grad is usually an all-night party where alcohol flows freely.

It may be a house party, or it may be a bush party where students meet in a wooded area and blow off 12 years of steam by drinking and other risky behaviour. Either way, these parties are often unrestricted and unsupervised, increasing the likelihood of property damage, injury and even death. To be fair, some wet grads are well supervised; still, you likely wouldn’t be wrong if you suspected that some illegal activity, such as underage drinking, was going on.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the dry grad, where alcohol and drug use are strictly prohibited. This is the only type of after grad Alberta Health Services (AHS) endorses. Dry grads are intended to reduce harms that may result from drinking, drug use or other high-risk behaviour. To compensate for the lack of alcohol and to entice students to attend, dry grads usually provide numerous activities, entertainments and prizes.

Occupying the middle ground, though leaning more to the side of the dry grad in purpose and feel, is the safe grad. Like dry grads, safe grads aim to reduce harm and provide lots of fun activities. However, although safe grads can be dry, in Alberta, the vast majority

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allow for controlled and supervised alcohol consumption.

WHAT IS A SAFE GRAD? Safe grad has evolved over the years. Gone are the days when students were bussed or driven by their parents to the party, where they could drink heavily and party hard with minimal supervision knowing they had a safe ride home. Nowadays, safe grads are much more organized and controlled affairs.

Supervision is maximal, the event is usually insured and medical and security staff are on hand—as are food and drink, the DJ, the light show, shelter from the elements, secure fencing (to keep the partiers in and uninvited guests out) and port-o-potties. The modern safe grad provides fun alternatives for ­drinkers and non-drinkers alike.

The major point of safe grad is embedded in the name itself. Safe grad is intended to provide a physically and psychologically safe environment. No peer pressure to drink (though the option exists) or engage in risky behaviour. No drunk driving. No getting hurt. No damage to property. And an opportunity to celebrate one of life’s major milestones with minimal risk of mishap.

BUT HOW SAFE IS “SAFE” REALLY? In St. Albert, Bellerose, Paul Kane and St. Albert High all have safe grads, but they

reside in a grey zone. Why? In Alberta, the only condition under which minors are legally allowed to drink is when they’re at home and the alcohol is provided by a parent—but only by a parent, and only at home. It’s also illegal to provide minors with alcohol. And the reality is that even at a safe grad—however well supervised—there will be minors in attendance (some of the grads themselves will be underage), and those minors will likely have access to alcohol. So, although we’re all well aware of their existence, safe grads remain a tightly controlled and risky business often shrouded in an air of secrecy and silence.

Consider this year’s St. Albert High safe grad, which will have directly followed the formal graduation dinner and dance on May 20th. Here’s what the planning and risk-­management involves. When purchasing a ticket, students and their parents or guardians must sign a waiver absolving the organizing committee, any volunteers, owners of the party site, bus company, etc. of responsibility for any personal injury or property damage. Students also can’t simply bring items such as extra clothes, water and flashlights with them to the party. Instead, they must bag their items and drop them off at a designated site beforehand. These bagged items can include six cans of beer, one mickey of hard liquor or a 2-litre cooler.

(While this does, in theory, restrict the amount of alcohol partiers can consume, it also allows for binge drinking, defined

by AHS as five or more drinks on a single occasion). Parents must accompany underage students to drop off their bags, and all bags will be searched, stored and taken to the safe-grad site prior to the actual event, where students can retrieve them upon arrival.

The students will also be bussed to the safe grad—no private vehicles allowed. Prior to boarding the bus, they’ll be searched

for contraband, including cellphones and cameras—no phone calls, no texting, no pictures. The first bus will leave for the site (kept secret to prevent uninvited guests from crashing the party) around midnight, and the last bus will depart the site at 4:00 a.m., limiting the party time to what hard-core partiers might consider a “mere” four hours.

And when students are returned to the rendezvous site after the party, they’ll be released only into the custody of the parent or guardian listed on the signed waiver.

for example, Lindsay Thurber High School’s long-standing safe grad was cancelled by the committee just hours before the event due to the threat of Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) and RCMP inspections.

Although the committee had the required documentation, strict rules in place regarding alcohol consumption and sufficient volunteer supervision, the problem was this: over half the graduates were underage. So, rather than risk the possibility of charges, arrests and fines… well, you get the picture.

This tight-as-a-drum level of security may arguably border on the paranoid, but it’s not completely surprising given history. In 2011,

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to issue special event liquor licences for functions such as bush parties or after-hour safe grads. Insurance brokers will provide safe-grad coverage, but that coverage extends only to committee members, volunteers and those working at the safe grad (the DJ, for instance). Grads and guests aren’t covered (hence the waiver), and insurance brokers make it clear, usually in bold capital letters, that a condition of coverage is that MINORS CANNOT CONSUME, SERVE, NOR HANDLE ANY ALCOHOL. In Alberta, most school boards, school systems and schools don’t take part in the

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organization and implementation of safe grads. The Greater St. Albert Catholic School Division and Paul Kane both make it very clear that they aren’t affiliated with any type of after grad, safe or otherwise—beyond that, they’re silent on the matter. This, too, is understandable—after all, should anything go awry, school boards and teachers involved in the event may be held legally, financially and professionally liable. As a result, safegrad committees are composed of parents (not teachers) who can meet anywhere except on school property. Interestingly, in 2013, Morinville Councillor David Pattison introduced a motion to provide $250 to

the Morinville Community High School’s safe grad. However, while most councillors supported safe grad, many felt that tax dollars shouldn’t be spent on what could be deemed an illegal activity, and the motion was defeated.

UNDERAGE DRINKING As it stands, safe-grad committees are in a bit of a bind, and the hope is that the authorities will look the other way. And most of the time, they do. After all, even authority figures likely enjoyed their own grad parties when they were young. And the fact is that many underage students do drink, regardless

DID YOU KNOW?

of legalities. According to a recent report by Alberta Health Services, 60% of students in Grades 10 to 12 reported drinking alcohol in the past year, and 46% indicated binge drinking. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16 to 25 year olds, and alcohol and/ or drug impairment is a factor in 55% of those crashes. In 2010, 16 to 25 year olds constituted almost 14% of the population but made up over 33% of alcohol-related traffic deaths. So, given the evidence, if safe grads don’t exist, students will most likely create

Supplying or knowingly allowing someone to supply alcohol to a minor can lead to a fine of up to $10,000 or up to 6 months in jail or both.

their own options—which may well include booze-fuelled unsupervised bush parties.

So, why not make the inevitable safe?

Why not? Well, underage drinking is illegal, as is allowing minors access to alcohol. It’s really just as simple (and complicated) as that. Certainly we could work to change laws to accommodate safe grads, but who might do that work? Students graduate only once, and the tenure of most parents on safe-grad

committees is less than a year. School boards and teachers? No. RCMP? No. City and town councillors? Not likely.

Besides, do we really want to condone underage drinking? We know that drinking affects the developing brain. We know that it’s likely to disturb the hormonal balance necessary for the development of organs, muscles, bones and the reproductive system.

We know that adolescents who drink frequently and excessively can suffer negative effects such as changes in appetite, weight loss, eczema, headaches and sleep disturbances. We know that drinking is associated

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with risky sexual behaviour and increased levels of violence.

But despite what we know, the reality is that underage drinking is pretty much a given.

Perhaps we could try to delay and/or minimize the drinking by insisting on strict adherence to Canada’s Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines, which recommend that those below legal drinking age postpone drinking for as long as possible to reduce resulting harm, talk with their parents about alcohol and drinking, stick to one or two drinks on a single occasion and never drink more than twice in a week. Perhaps we could focus our efforts, as does AHS, on establishing dry grads as a new tradition. Perhaps we could focus our efforts on educating teens about

While Alberta school boards isolate themselves from safe grads, the Manitoba School Boards Association endorses them, and a plethora of useful information can be found on their website (http://www.mbschoolboards.ca/safeGrad.php), including an excellent primer on planning a safe grad.

the harmful effects of alcohol. But here’s the rub: we’ve been trying to apply similar strategies to this problem for decades, and it hasn’t really changed anything.

OUT OF THE GREY ZONE? This issue is admittedly difficult to unravel because of the circular nature of the reasoning. Underage drinking is illegal. But underage students are going to drink whether we like it or not, so why not make it safer?

Because underage drinking is illegal. But underage students are still going to drink.

And round and round we go…

Ultimately, where one comes down on this issue may have more to do with personal values and the particulars of one’s life experiences than it does with the logic of the arguments, which tend to just keep bouncing off one another in a never-ending cycle of “buts.”

So where do we go from here? Should we allow some flexibility where safe grad is concerned and pull it out of the grey zone?

Or should we insist that underage drinking is simply not acceptable. Period.

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skateboarder is that of a delinquent teenager doing tricks on the steps of some public building and, generally, making a nuisance of themselves. Fortunately, that’s not the case or stereotype in St. Albert.

While a lot of other cities spend time and money simply chasing young skaters away from skateable terrain, the City of St. A lbert encourages the sport through the construction and continued maintenance of the St. Albert Skateboard Park—a place for our skateboarding and BMX community to hone their skills in a safe and ­welcoming environment.

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No matter your age or skill level, you’ll find the park to be not only the perfect place to practice your tricks but also to be mentored and inspired. Of course, the success of the skatepark is no accident. It’s the result of a lot of hard work by both the city and the skaters themselves. Never been? We’re about to change all that. Take a look.

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“The turnout for our competition gets bigger every year. The sport is getting more acceptable, and people are curious to watch.”

—Jason Lucas, Shake Down Competition Organizer JOIN THE SHAKE DOWN The annual Shake Down Competition takes place on August 28th this year and showcases the best skateboarders and BMX bikers in the region. All skill levels are welcome, and competitors can be as young as two years old!

To learn more about the event or to register yourself, you can visit the events page at www.facedownentertainment.com.

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hough it’s fairly unique, the city’s Department of Recreation and Parks tries to think of the St. Albert Skateboard Park like they would any other park in the city. It receives regular maintenance and cleanup, and when the infrastructure of the park is damaged, it gets fixed. But despite their best efforts to love all of their parks equally, the skate park does get some special attention. While the site is technically unsupervised, the attendants of the nearby Woodlands Water Play Park try to keep an eye on things and are ready to offer firstaid assistance to any skater whose daring exceeds their skill level. The skatepark also

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differs from other parks in that it attracts graffiti on a regular basis. Whereas graffiti on other city property would be covered up immediately, it has its place in the skatepark.

“Graffiti is just part of the culture there,” says Kelly McConnell, Associate Director of Recreation Facilities for the city, “If we found anything offensive painted onto the ground, we’d remove it pretty quickly, but otherwise, it’s not something that can be controlled.”

The city also facilitates events at the park, such as the Shake Down Competition, an annual skateboard and BMX skills challenge.

While the actual planning and operation

BE SAFE. HAVE FUN. Skateboarders under the age of 12 and all bicyclists are required to wear a helmet, as per The City of St. Albert Traffic Bylaw 18/2005.

The City also encourages beginners to wear gloves, knee and wrist pads. Always skate/ride within your abilities to avoid injuries.

of the events are in the hands of its private organizers, the city takes an active role in making sure that all the proper steps have been taken to ensure public safety. The city’s events team also donates materials needed for events, such as tents, tables and first-aid supplies. This support makes it possible for organizers to focus on providing the best event possible. The Shake Down Competition showcases skaters and riders of all ages and skill levels and offers the chance for St. Albert’s skaters and cyclists to show off the skills they’ve developed, practicing day after day in the skatepark.

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“The public reception to the park has been good over the years. It can be hard to get concrete feedback, but if people aren’t complaining, you know you’ve done your job right.”

–Kelly McConnell, Associate Director of Recreation Facilities

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hile movies have trained us to believe that skaters are an unsavoury bunch, nothing could be further from the truth. A very courteous and democratic culture has developed at the skate park over the years. Everyone waits for his or her turn in the bowl or on the rail, and conflicts are minimal. Skaters and riders of all age groups can be found, with older participants keeping an eye out

for the safety of their younger and less experienced companions. In a world where true cooperation can seem rare at times, it’s heartening to see it arising naturally at the skate park. The skaters and riders of St. Albert don’t just share a common hobby, they share a common home as well. If a few more skate parks like St. Albert’s existed around the world, that delinquent skater stereotype would quickly become a relic of the past. t8n

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A LEGENDARY TASTE The ancient Greeks had no idea where cinnamon came from. But according to popular myth, cinnamon grew only in the land of the gods and was carried to our world by the mighty phoenix. Spice traders were said to climb mountains and steal cinnamon from the nests of these fiery birds.

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THE SPICE OF KINGS In the ancient world, cinnamon sales were tightly controlled by Eastern spice traders, and the methods of the plant’s cultivation were kept secret. As a result, the spice was so mysterious and expensive that it was considered a flavouring fit only for royalty.

Even then, it was saved and used only on special occasions. Luckily for us, today we can enjoy cinnamon daily, and we are able to find out exactly what cinnamon is and where it comes from.

associated with the comforts of home.

We use it to flavour our breakfast cereal, our baking and, of course, our tea. But cinnamon is more than just a curly stick on the spice rack. You may not realize it, but cinnamon works hard to keep us healthy. If you’re already a cinnamon junkie, congratulations! You’re already making good choices. If you’re a cinnamon sceptic, you might want to think about­ Cinnamon, in its iconic curly form, is actually the peeled and dried inner bark of the cinna­developing a habit.

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Let simmer for 20 minutes, and add honey to taste.

mon tree, a plant native to South Asia. That’s right, that tasty powder we sprinkle onto our morning oatmeal is nothing more than ground up wood shavings. Delicious wood shavings, mind you.

MORE THAN TASTY From its suggested role in delaying Alzheimer’s disease to its documented ability to shrink cancer cells, more potential health benefits of cinnamon are being discovered every day. While the science isn’t in on many of these exciting claims, here are a few verified cinnamon health tips that you can use in your everyday life.

Cinnamon is a natural sweetener but avoids the high calorie count that we normally find in its sugary counterparts. By reaching for the cinnamon instead of the sugar bowl when you make your next cup of coffee, you can enjoy a rich flavour without the added

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calories. Additionally, cinnamon actively helps to lower blood-sugar levels by inhibiting your body’s ability to absorb sugars into the blood. This makes cinnamon a popular choice for diabetics and dieters alike.

Cinnamon has been proven to have anti-­ bacterial properties. What does that mean?

Next time you feel that telltale tingle in your throat and sense a cold coming on, treat yourself to some cinnamon tea. The cinnamon will help to kill the bacteria in your throat and reduce the symptoms of your cold.

CASSIA OR CEYLON? There are a great many varieties of cinnamon out in the market, and not all of them share the same properties. But don’t panic, cinnamon can be boiled down into two main categories: Cassia and Ceylon.

If your interest in cinnamon is primarily culinary, Cassia (or its close relative, Saigon) is the way to go. You can recognize it by its rich flavour and reddish-brown colour.

Most grocery stores will stock these varieties exclusively.

If the health properties of cinnamon attract you, Ceylon is the variety you want. It has a lighter colour and a sweeter aroma than Cassia, and a higher price as well. While both varieties can help to lower your blood sugar or ward off a cold, only Ceylon has been shown to have the properties to reduce the risk of higher-profile illnesses such as cancer or dementia. t8n

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Then & Now “IT’S ONLY A FAD”

ST. ALBERT’S MULTIPLEXES

Fountain Park Rec Centre may be a community staple today, but for years prior to its construction, debates raged over the location, the cost and whether or not St. Albert would even use something so strange as an indoor pool.

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ST. ALBERT HAS many top-notch

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sports facilities that attract ­p eople f rom a l l over t he region . But it hasn’t always been that way. There was a time, not so long ago, when St. Albert’s athletes had to wait for Mother Nature’s permission before they could play their sports. Hockey was purely a winter affair, and if you wanted to swim, you’d have to wait for those hot summer days to make a pool out of your skating rink. It’s been a long road, but thanks to our sports complexes, those days are now behind us.

In the early days of St. Albert, seasonal outdoor facilities were all that were needed to support the needs of the small community.

But in the late 1960s, the town’s population started booming, and city council decided that proper facilities were needed to meet the recreational desires of the growing population. And so, in 1971, the town’s first indoor ice rink was built on the corner of St. Thomas and Perron Street, the aptly named St. Albert Arena. It was a humble arena by today’s standards, featuring a single sheet of ice and some basic bleachers to match, but its mere existence ensured that young St. Albert skaters, like Mark Messier and Troy Murray, would always have a place to practice, no matter the season.

Perron Street Arena (Ducky Dome), 1984.

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The popularity of the St. Albert Arena spurred city council to start planning its next big recreational projects. 1978 saw the opening of both the Akinsdale Arena and the Fountain Park Recreation Centre, home to St. Albert’s first indoor pool. The Grosvenor pool had served St. Albert well for many years, but Fountain Park opened up more options for local swimmers. A competition pool, a leisure pool and a kids’ pool meant that swimmers of all kinds could finally co­­exist happily and, most importantly, could keep swimming all through the winter. Additionally, racquetball courts and multi-purpose rooms were built to ensure that any future indoor recreation needs could be satisfied.

1980s St. Albert has always been a city that loves its hockey. Even the two indoor rinks of the 1970s could not satiate the rising demand for more ice, and so in 1983, the new Kinex Arena opened its doors, promising oppor­ tunities to schedule not only hockey games but also figure skating competitions and public skate nights.

By the mid 80s, the St. Albert Arena was beginning to show its age. In 1984, city council authorized a new paint job to beautify the 13-year-old arena. Artist Grant Leier was hired for the project, and his design was so striking that it redefined the whole identity of the rink. The iconic Ducky Dome was born.

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1990s 1992 was a busy year for St. Albert sports complexes. The Campbell Twin Arenas opened its doors for the first time, and in the same year, the Ducky Dome closed its doors for good. The new twin-ice arenas had made the 21-year-old arena obsolete, and it was decided that it would be demolished. Though the Ducky Dome hasn’t existed for almost a quarter-century now, it is still remembered fondly as a treasured part of St. Albert’s past.

2000s TO TODAY In the early 2000s, a new sports venue that truly completed St. Albert’s collection of athletic facilities was constructed. Servus Place opened its doors in 2006, growing around the existing infrastructure of the old Campbell Arenas. With the inclusion of running tracks, a fitness centre, soccer fields and more, Servus was designed to bring in a variety of business from all over the region.

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It’s hard to imagine what St. Albert’s next athletic facility would look like, as we seem to have all of our needs met. Whether you’re a winter or a summer athlete, the multiplex facilities spread across the city have room set aside for you to hone your skills (or just keep in shape) all year round. t8n

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Pile the freshly popped corn into an oversized mixing bowl, and set aside. Next, place the olive oil, chopped rosemary and minced garlic in a small pot, and gently warm it over medium-low heat. When warmed, remove the pot from the heat, and add the salt, pepper and truffle oil. Mix until the salt dissolves, and then pour the infused oil over the popped corn, tossing to evenly distribute. Next, sprinkle on the Parmesan, toss again and serve.

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To make the dressing, place the orange juice, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small Mason jar. Add the lid, and give it a shake.

Next, place the romaine on a large serving dish, and toss with 3 or 4 tablespoons of the prepared dressing. Atop the romaine, arrange the wedges of avocado and mango, the slices of onion and the chopped red peppers. Drizzle with 3 more tablespoons of dressing, and garnish with an extra sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper.

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Wash the watermelon, and pat it dry. Then, with the rind left on, slice the watermelon into ­appetizer-sized wedges. Next, use a paring knife to pierce the rind side of each wedge where the popsicle stick will go. Insert the popsicle sticks, and serve.

Blood Orange & Rosemary Cava Sorbet Black-Bean Taco Pizza Few things are better than pizza with friends.

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Ready-made pizza dough 1 can refried black beans (pre-seasoned) 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 1 cup salsa (we used spicy) 1 head of lettuce, chopped 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1/3 cup sour cream or plain yogourt 2 tsp Sriracha sauce

Brush your clean BBQ grill with olive oil, and preheat to medium-high.

On a floured surface, roll out your pizza dough into a shape that will fit your grill. Carefully place the rolled dough on the hot grill, and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let cook 5 minutes, then flip it over. Close the lid, and cook for 5 more minutes.

Remove the baked crust to a plate, and add the toppings in the following order: refried beans, lime juice, salsa, lettuce, cilantro and tomatoes.

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Saskatoon & Lime Whisky Lemonade When summer gives you saskatoons, make whisky lemonade. (serves 4 to 5) 2 cups fresh or frozen saskatoons 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup pomegranate juice 4 oz whisky 3 oz lemonade 3 oz club soda 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice Sparkling wine (to taste) Sprigs of basil and wedges of lime (to garnish)

Add the saskatoons, sugar and pomegranate juice to a medium-sized pot, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, and let simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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This bold and refreshing sorbet is the perfect way to end a meal or cleanse your palate.

1 1/2 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 sprig of fresh rosemary Zest of 1 blood orange 3 cups of freshly squeezed blood-orange juice 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 pinch of salt 1/2 cup cava (or your favourite Rosé )

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sa id , “ W here word s fa i l , mu sic speaks.” This month’s movie list sings from the same songbook. Whether they gave rise to epic soundtracks, told the stories of musical icons or sang of the rainbow connection, these movies, documentaries and musicals all hit a pop-culture high note. We hope you’ll think so, too.

Buena Vista Social Club (G) (1999) Documentary/Music Directed by Wim Wenders Stars Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González Burlesque (PG13) (2010) Drama/Music/Romance Directed by Steve Antin Stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Stanley Tucci, Eric Dane, Julianne Hough, Kristen Bell, Alan Cumming Control (R) (2007) Biography/Drama/Music Directed by Anton Corbjn Stars Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Craig Parkinson, Joe Anderson, James Anthony Pearson, Harry Treadaway, Toby Kebbell

High Fidelity (R) (2000) Comedy/Drama/Music Directed by Stephen Frears Stars John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black, Todd Louiso, Lisa Bonet, Joan Cusack, Sara Gilbert, Joelle Carter, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tim Robbins, Bruce Springsteen, Natasha Gregson Wagner Once (R) (2007) Drama/Music/Romance Directed by John Carney Stars Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick, Alaistair Foley Pitch Perfect (PG13) (2012) Comedy/Music/Romance Directed by Jason Moore Stars Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson The Commitments (R) (1991) Comedy/Drama/Music Directed by Alan Parker Stars Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle, Dave Finnegan The Muppet Movie (G) (1979) Adventure/Comedy/Family Directed by James Frawley Stars Edgar Bergen, Mel Brooks, Steve Martin, Austin Pendleton, Dom DeLuise t8n

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ST. ALBERT CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Learning on stage for life HOW CAN YOU tell if a young adult has gone through the

St. Albert Children’s Theatre? When they talk to you, they look you in the eyes. More than likely, this confidence came about under the inspirational tutelage of both Artistic Director Janice Flower and Choreographer Jackie Pooke. You may think this program is about a group of kids all learning how to sing and dance as one unit, but it’s also about everyone coming away with something more: lifelong friendships and that all-important knowledge of how to take life head-on.

The St. Albert Children’s Theatre (SACT) puts on two shows per year. There’s a winter show that’s like a Broadway musical (without the neon lights) featuring productions such as A Christmas Story and Big. It has a short rehearsal time of only nine weeks, which breaks down to about twenty hours of rehearsals per week. As Artistic Director, Janice Flower explains, “They know the commitment they’re making, and it’s awesome. We get kids who are totally invested in this program.” Then there’s a spring show that runs at the International Children’s Festival. Its rehearsal time runs about four months. The commitment is still there, but the amount of time spent each week on rehearsals is less intense. Younger kids are encouraged to try the spring production first to see how they like performing and all that goes with it.

But it’s not just the age of the kids on stage that differs with each production—the age of the audience members makes this program unique, too. New York songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (who wrote the songs for A Christmas Story for SACT’s winter production two years ago) remarked that it was strange to see an audience of mainly adults watching 40 kids in a production—they were used to kids watching kids perform.

FUN FACT SACT offers classes all year.

Choose from acting classes, Broadway Babies, musical theatre in the spring and fall and drama classes in the summer.

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As weeks of rehearsals go by in either production season, all involved in the program learn to trust one another and to learn the value of being trusted. That one cohesive unit that sings and dances before you on opening night has become one part of a growing family, and it shows. If someone doesn’t deliver a line on cue, it affects everyone else. “Being responsible, showing

ST. ALBERT CHILDREN’S THEATRE AT A GLANCE Location: 5 St. Anne Street Artistic director: Janice Flower Choreography director: Jackie Pooke Program founder: Maralyn Ryan The numbers since 1981: SACT has done over 75 productions, and more than 4,000 children have participated.

up, having to learn their lines and knowing they have other people depending on them to learn their lines—it’s stuff that you really can’t teach at school,” says Jackie.

And it’s the mentoring among the kids themselves that gives Janice and Jackie one of the ­greatest rewards, production after

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St. Albert Community Band 45th Annual Spring Concert

St. Albert Kids of Steel Triathlon

Featuring the St. Albert Commu­nity Band under the direction of Dr. Angela Schroeder and the Saint City Big Band under the direction of J.F. Picard. Tickets are available from band members or at the Arden Theatre ticket office. Come help them celebrate.

Since 1992, St. Albert has been home to one of the most popular family-focused kids’ triathlons.

About 300 athletes, ranging in age from 4 to 19, come to compete in this triathlon hosted by the St. Albert Triathlon Association. The athletes can compete as individuals or as a team where they swim-bike-run a variety of distances according to age groups.

Competitors are required to have a valid 2016 Alberta Triathlon membership. Registration closes June 5.

Date: June 8 Location: Arden Theatre, 5 St. Anne Street For more info: visit www.sacb.ca

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St. Albert Farmers’ Market

Date: June 12

Come rain or shine, your favourite vendors will once again be taking over St. Anne Street on Saturdays. You can look forward to over 250 vendors and five special-event days to keep you entertained this summer, while shopping for everything from honey to fresh fish. Just remember: the market is classified as a food establishment, so that means no smoking, please, and no dogs (with the exception of service dogs).

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Recreation & Parks Month Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month by visiting one of St. Albert’s 55 parks and 76 playgrounds every day in June.

If you’re feeling a bit confined in a park, the city has 80 km of trails to bike, run or walk. As you enjoy a park-a-day, you may get “scouted” by a city representative who’s on the lookout to reward people for taking advantage of the activities and programs. Last year there were 120 winners at 30 different locations.

Location: Fountain Park Recreation

Date: June 1 to 30

Centre, 4 Cunningham Road For more info: contact Wietske at kidsofsteel@gmail.com

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Eek! Comic & Pop Culture Fest Get your geek on, Batman. Servus Place will have four floors packed with pop-culture icons, Lego, comics, video games and performances. Arm your nerf guns to kill zombies, take part in the costume contest and watch Lewis Lavoie paint and perform. This year, there’ll be something new: a parade that will coincide with the Children’s Festival.

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make you jump out of bed in the morning or rush home from work, there are many other options that might fit the bill. Fitness has become increasingly diverse as entrepreneurs come up with some very creative ways to get people moving. No longer confined to musty basements, exercise has morphed into fashion, colour and novelty. Marketing to a much broader audience, the industry is competing for your dollars by tempting your discerning attention span. To keep things fresh, fun is fast becoming the new pumped. Here are five that might put a spring in your step.

What it is: Zumba was the accidental brainchild of choreographer instructor Alberto (Beto) Pérez. Forgetting a premixed aerobics tape for his fitness class, Beto improvised using salsa and merengue music combined with Latin dance moves. After experiencing success in Columbia, Beto moved to the United States where Zumba (no particular meaning) exploded. With nine different class formats, the Zumba brand now oversees a comprehensive multi-million dollar empire of instructor certification, clothing, DVDs and video games.

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Global obesity rates have climbed 28% in adults over the last 30 years.

According to the Neilson Company, internationally, 56% of women are trying to lose weight vs 44% of men.

Women more often alter their diet (79% of women vs 70% of men), while men prefer physical activity (75% men vs 69% women).

The pros: People searching for a high-energy boost in the middle of the week find Zumba to be the perfect outlet. Beginners are always welcome, and those with two left feet can hide in the middle or back of the pack.

The cons: Zumba may have had its day in the sun, falling off most ‘Top 10 Fitness Trends’ lists. As with step classes and leg warmers, regulars tend to migrate to the next new craze. Others have simply graduated to more strength-based options, looking to enhance results.

Know before you go: Zumba can get loud, and—yes—you will trip over your own feet from time to time.

SUSPENSION TRAINING What it is: Various forms of suspension training have been around for many years,

but TRX (Total Resistance eXercise) is by far the most popular. Also popular is the man behind the brand. Finding himself stationed in the desert without proper gym facilities, Navy SEAL Randy Hentrick made do with creative strap configurations combined with body-weight exercises. Today, most gyms have at least one TRX suspension trainer hanging around (pun intended); more if group classes are offered.

The pros: Relatively inexpensive, TRX can fit into any basement—or room for that matter.

Body-weight training adds the necessary resistance to work both strength and core. With proper instruction, group classes challenge participants to push their limits—not something most people do on their own.

The cons: Hendrick created TRX because he didn’t have other options at his disposal.

Today, most gyms have equally or more effective equipment, including free weights that can be added to simple body-weight exercises.

A number of TRX exercises fail to facilitate natural movement, making some exercises awkward and less effective.

Know before you go: There are some TRX movements that simply aren’t that great.

Your TRX workout should include other, more effective exercises. A good instructor should have a well-rounded understanding of resistance and be able to articulate his or her knowledge clearly. If after a couple classes you aren’t ‘getting it,’ the problem may not be you.

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FUN FACTS The American College of Sports Medicine flags the following as the Top 10 Fitness Trends for 2016:

SURFSET FITNESS What it is: SurfSET was inspired by creator Mike Hartwick’s love for off-season surfing (Mike was a professional hockey player overseas). Discovering that surfing developed great core strength and toned muscle led Hartwick to design a group fitness class in which participants worked out on specially designed, indoor surfboards (called SurfSet boards).

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The pros: The SurfSET board simulates the demands and enjoyment of surfing outdoors—without all that distracting sun and surf getting in the way. Your body tightens and tones as it strains to stay afloat on the unstable surface.

The cons: The board and classes can be expensive. The workout is good, but the novelty may quickly wear thin (real waves may help maintain your attention).

Know before you go: Not the most accessible program for people with balance or mobility issues.

POUND What it is: Founders Kirsten Potenza and Cristina Peerenboom formed Pound from their love of movement, drumming and music. Using drumsticks called Ripstix, instructors guide participants though a rhythm-based, yoga and Pilates-inspired fitness class while drumming. Classes are fun and backed by lots of high-energy tunes.

The pros: Much like spin classes, a successful Pound class comes from great music. A good beat maintains your attention and keeps you inspired.

The cons: Much like SurfSet, Pound is a bit of a novelty. Some participants find that the class under challenges—especially if you’re looking for an upper-body workout.

1. Wearable technology 2. Body-weight training 3. High-intensity interval training 4. Strength training 5. Educated, certified and experienced fitness professionals 6. Personal training 7. Functional fitness 8. Fitness programs for older adults 9. Exercise and weight loss 10. Yoga

Know before you go: Finding a pound class close to home may be a challenge, as it tends to be more popular in larger urban centres.

BARRE What it is: Barre was developed in 1959 by Lotte Berk, an injured German ballerina looking to rehabilitate and stay trim. The workout was brought to North America in the 70s by Lydia Bach, a former student of Berk’s. Over time, instructors branched off and formed their own versions. Barre has experienced new popularity.

The pros: Where available, private, contemporary boutique settings attract those looking for a non-gym experience. Flexibility, postural alignment and core stability are key outcomes.

The cons: Barre can sometimes fall short on delivering cardio and functional strength as movements tend to be somewhat static.

Depending on your goals, complement classes with strength and cardio-based options.

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According to Box Office Mojo, the highest grossing PG13 movie of all time is Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which brought in $936,121,518. The next highest are Avatar, Titanic and Jurassic World, respectively.

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ratings remain a big consideration: they tell us how much violence, sex and swear words we can expect in a film, generally ensuring we don’t mistake Monster for, say, Monsters Inc. For many of us, the sweet spot is PG13, the rating for movies containing content that falls somewhere between The SpongeBob Movie and Silence of the Lambs. Here we explore PG13—what it is, why it started and what it means in Canada.

Part of the Motion Picture Association of America’s (MPAA) film rating system, PG13 describes a film that the MPAA has rated potentially inappropriate for children under 13 years old. In other words, the MPAA “strongly cautions” parents that some material in films rated PG13 may not be suitable for preteenagers.

Fun Fact The first movie to be rated PG13 was Red Dawn in August of 1984.

Red Dawn, starring Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen, is a war film directed by John Milius.

HOW IT STARTED The MPAA (in partnership with the National Association of Theatre Owners and the International Film Importers and Distributors of America) introduced its motion picture rating system in the United States in 1968. Back then, the ratings included G for general audiences, M for mature audiences, R for restricted audiences (meaning anyone under 16 had to be accompanied by an adult) and X, which meant no one under 16 was allowed entry to the film. In 1972, they added a PG rating—parental guidance suggested.

It wasn’t until the mid 1980s that the MPAA found the need for another change. In 1984, the hit action film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, directed by Stephen Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford, was released. The film, which includes a graphic scene that shows a man’s beating heart being ripped from his chest just before he is lowered headfirst into a pit of lava, was given a PG rating. Not surprisingly, many parents saw a problem with the family-friendly rating, and the MPAA received many complaints.

The controversy was reignited a few weeks later when Gremlins was released and also given a PG rating. On July 1, 1984, the

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MPAA introduced the PG13 rating to cover movies like the Temple of Doom and Gremlins, which may be acceptable for teens, but are not recommended for younger audiences.

THE CANADIAN EQUIVALENT In Canada, we are used to seeing the MPAA’s rating system in American-made movie advertisements and trailers; however, we have our own legislated motion picture rating systems in place.

Here, motion picture ratings are a provincial responsibility, but each province (except Quebec) uses the same rating categories: G for general audience, PG for parental guidance, 14A for 14 accompaniment, 18A for 18 accompaniment, R for restricted and A for adult. Canada’s 14A rating is most similar to PG13; it means anyone under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult to see the film.

NOT ALL MOVIES ARE RATED EQUAL Because each province is responsible for rating motion pictures, each has a provincial classification board. In Alberta, any movie that’s played in a theatre is first viewed and rated by the Alberta Film Classification Board.

Rating criteria varies by classification board, so the same movie sometimes ends up with different ratings depending on the province in which it is being shown. A recent ­example is The Revenant, which was released in late 2015. The film, which stars Leo­ nardo DiCaprio, was rated 14A in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and the Maritimes, but was rated 18A in ­Manitoba. t8n

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