T8N May 2019

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Fashion Fusion Melding art with apparel

Savvy Style

How Bella Maas balances business with charity

Hot Rocks

Why collectors are choosing vintage estate jewellery

Global Palate

6 tempting recipes with a worldly twist

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Contents

T8N MAGAZINE

VOLUME 6 ISSUE 4 May 2019

2019

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PUBLISHER

EDITOR

Rob Lightfoot

Gene Kosowan

ART DIRECTION

Brenda Lakeman, Correna Saunders DESIGN & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Correna Saunders PHOTOGRAPHY

Brenda Lakeman CONTRIBUTORS

Rudy Howell, Markwell Lyon, Robert Michon, Lisa Szabo, Shima Zonneveld OFFICE MANAGER

Janice Lightfoot CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES Image page 40 © Wild Orchid/Adobe Stock

ISSN 2368-707X (PRINT) ISSN 2368-7088 (ONLINE)

Arts & Culture 6

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The Art of Fashion

THE 8s Living Coral

Conversations Best of T8N

Find out who made the cut in this year's rollout of the best places and services in St. Albert.

Living 25

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Canvas meets cloth as a local award-winning artist inspires a profile on a wide array of spring attire.

Designers jump on the bandwagon of this year's Pantone's pick for 2019's hottest shade.

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City

FOOD & GATHERINGS Eating Eastern

Put your palate to the test with these 6 tasty overseas offerings.

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THEN & NOW Erin Ridge

Find out why one of St. Albert's younger neighbourhoods is also one of the city's busiest.

34 MEET YOU THERE Bella Maas

How shopowner Lindsay Hedstrom balances benevolence with boutique operations.

Spotlight 37 40

Estate Jewellery

These gems are a must for those collecting on a budget.

For editorial inquiries or information, contact T8N magazine at info@t8nmagazine.com. Have something to say? Letters, suggestions or ideas can be sent to letters@t8nmagazine.com.

FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION Rob Lightfoot rob@t8nmagazine.com 780 940 6212 or visit t8nmagazine.com T8N magazine is published 10-12 times a year by T8N Publishing Inc. Copyright ©2019 T8N Publishing Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is strictly prohibited.

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From the Publisher SPRING IS A time of colour and renewal. It’s also

a time when we brush ourselves off from a long hard winter and wrap ourselves in new concepts.

And above all, it’s a time to celebrate beauty.

Rob Lightfoot

That’s the theme we opted to pursue in our May issue, as we spring at the opportunity to share with you a wonderful array of items to highlight colour, beauty and renewal.

On page 6, we present our own cross-pollination of art and fashion, as the imagery of the art melds with the colourful appeal of the wardrobe being showcased.

With all that renewal going on, we encourage you to chill from time to time, which is why on page 24, we also introduce this year’s Pantone colour, Living Coral, a very relaxing shade. Bella Maas, the local fashion and style retailer Bella Maas is featured in the Meet You There on page 34 and we explore the interesting renewal of estate jewellery. Discover the appeal surrounding these old valuables on page 36.

This issue of T8N marks a first for us in that we’ve never dedicated a great deal of space to fashion, but given the beauty theme that illuminates this edition, we felt this was the ideal time to show off this season’s hot apparel. As spring is well into the swing of things, we hope you find this month’s issue refreshing.

As a bonus, for those wondering about the results of our annual Best Of T8N survey, we’ve got the winners listed in this edition. After counting many hundreds of ballots, we fully acknowledge the support everyone in St. Albert has given them. So, by all means, celebrate the most outstanding of what this city has to offer, as these folks and many other businesses work hard to be the best.

On the Cover Model Blake Wilson graces the cover with Samantha Williams-Chapelsky’s work “The Place That Cannot Be,” as part of our feature on Page 6. Blake’s sporting a One Fine Day mini-dress ($170) with Free People Montgomery Slouch Boots ($328) from Pink Paire.

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Arts & Culture

THE ART of Fashion

A melding of two creative disciplines inspires a tapestry of wonder PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING BY BRENDA LAKEMAN PHOTOGRAPHY; MODEL BLAKE WILSON; MAKEUP BY KRISTINA LUNG AND TAMMY MA; LUMA MAKEUP ARTISTRY; HAIR BY STEPHANIE MONTEITH

FOR DECADES, VISUAL art has triggered the creative impulses

of top designers around the world, but its melding has never been more vivid than in recent years. Which is why we put the works of abstract landscape painter Samantha Williams-Chapelsky, a two-time recipient of the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts to the test. The result? A contrast of art and fashion that passes with flying colours.

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Free People Dutchess Blue Denim Overalls $168, Free People One Adella Bralete $49 and Free People Logan Clog $238 from Pink Paire with Age of Influence Gitta Floral Kimono $228 from Cerulean Boutique

"Highland Light" Oil on Canvas, 36” x 72” $2,500 "We Are On High Ground" Acrylic on Canvas, 36” x 36” $2,500

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“I Am The Earth” Acrylic on Linen, 52” x 52” $4,800 SEVENTY Sergio Tegon Multi Colour Dress $470, Eileen Fisher Silk Georgette Crepe Long Shell $295, SEVENTY Sergio Tegon Khaki Dress Shorts $295 and Ted Baker Monica Tote $379 from Cerulean Boutique with Free People Logan Clog $238 from Pink Paire

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“I Am Lost And Found” Acrylic on Canvas, 36” x 36” $2,500 “I Reflect You, You Reflect Me” Acrylic on Canvas, 36” x 36” $2,500 Echo Floral Paisley Maxi Ruana $159 and Ted Baker Saviopl Heels $280 from Cerulean Boutique with Black Tape Tank $40 from Pink Paire and Candice Skinny Jeans $140 from Monjeloco Jeans

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“The Grove” Acrylic on Canvas, 36” Diameter $2,500 Ted Baker Mesh Trim V Neck Cami $179, Ted Baker Linnett Fortune Pleated Midi Skirt $359 and Ted Baker Saviopl Heels $280 from Cerulean Boutique

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“The Place That Cannot Be” Acrylic on Canvas, 40” Diameter $3,000 Eileen Fisher Mango Jacket $350 and Age of Influence Signature Tank $198 from Cerulean Boutique with Vanessa Wu Sandal $89 from Bella Maas Boutique and Candice Skinny Jeans $140 from Monjeloco Jeans

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2019 WINNERS BEST PLACES & SERVICES I N S T. A L B E R T

CITY BEST LOCAL MUSIC EVENT

Seven Music Fest sevenmusicfest.com BEST LOCAL ARTS EVENT

International Children’s Festival of the Arts stalbert.ca/exp/childfest BEST LOCAL FAMILY EVENT

International Children’s Festival of the Arts stalbert.ca/exp/childfest BEST LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS EVENT

St. Albert Children’s Theatre Stalbert.ca/exp/sact BEST LOCAL HERO

BEST PRESCHOOL

BEST NEW AUTO DEALER

Treehouse Preschool treehouseplayschool.com

St. Albert Honda 875 St. Albert Trail stalberthonda.ca

BEST DAY CARE

BEST AUTO SERVICE

100 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue

SIGIS Child Care Society Multiple locations sigischildcare.ca BEST TUTORING BUSINESS

Success 2000 208, 25 St. Michael Street success2000studycentres.ca

Cathy Heron

Nolan Crouse BEST NON PROFIT

Lo-Se-Ca Foundation 215 Carnegie Drive loseca.ca

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Jim Whitesell 18116 102 Avenue jimwhitesell.com

BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE

Blonde & Co. Hair Salon 506 St. Albert Trail blondeandco.ca BEST BUSINESS DECOR

Sweet Boutique 200 St. Albert Trail sweet-boutique.ca BEST BUSINESS WEBSITE

BEST ST.ALBERT AMBASSADOR

Sturgeon Autobody 36 Rayborn Crescent sturgeonautobody.com

BEST NEW BUSINESS

BEST LOCAL EMPLOYER

BEST POLITICIAN

BEST AUTOBODY REPAIR SERVICE

BEST SHOPPING / RETAIL COMPLEX

BEST PUBLIC SPACE

A Boutique Gallery Bar

by Gracie Jane 31 A Perron Street

BEST LAWYER

Holy Family Parish BEST AUTOMOTIVE TIRE SHOP 75 Poirier Avenue Fountain Tire holyfamilyparish.ca 234 St. Albert Trail BUSINESS fountaintire.com

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BEST HIDDEN GEM

Home Depot 750 St. Albert Trail homedepot.ca

St. Albert Honda Laura Maloney – 875 St. Albert Trail Weary and Company stalberthonda.ca 30 Green Grove Drive wearyco.com

BEST PLACE OF WORSHIP

Confections Cakes Co. 15 Perron Street

Lions Park

BEST HARDWARE STORE

Blonde & Co. Hair Salon 506 St. Albert Trail blondeandco.ca BEST BUSINESS SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE Sweet Boutique

200 St. Albert Trail sweet-boutique.ca

BEST BIKE SHOP

Cranky’s Bike Shop 24 Perron Street crankys.ca BEST FLORIST

Funky Petals 200 St. Albert Trail funkypetals.com BEST CLEANING SERVICE

Sargent Shine 108 Carleton Drive sargentshine.com BEST GARDENING STORE

Hole’s Greenhouses 101 Riel Drive holesonline.com

BEST GIFT / GIFTWARE STORE

Seasons Gift Shop 8665 McKenney Avenue seasonsgiftshop.ca

St. Albert Centre 375 St. Albert Trail stalbertcentre.com

Sportchek 375 St. Albert Trail sportchek.ca BEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL / VETERINARIAN

Tudor Glen Veterinary Hospital 1005 Tudor Glen tudorglenvethospital.ca BEST PET CARE PROVIDER

The Ranch Pet Care 54302 Range Rd. 261 theranchpetcare.com BEST PET PRODUCT STORE

Mr. Pet’s

580 St. Albert Trail mrpets.ca

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Thank You! Thanks St. Albert for trusting me with your vote for the T8N

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BEST LOCAL / CLOSEBY GOLF COURSE

Sturgeon Valley Golf and Country Club sturgeonvalleygolfclub.com BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

AMA 665 St. Albert Trail ama.ab.ca BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

Hayabusa Training Centre 145 Carleton Drive

BEST DANCE STUDIO

Danceco 9030 McKenney Avenue danceco.net BEST YOGA STUDIO

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BEST INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE BROKER

Tara Borle taraborle.com BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT

Lahari Yoga 86 McKenney Avenue lahariyoga.ca

Ryan Sellers ryansellers.com

BEST MUSIC SCHOOL

Remax Professionals 12 Hebert Road realestatestalbert.ca

BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, IN DEVELOPMENT

Jensen Lakes liveinjensenlakes.ca

BEST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, COMPLETED

The Shops at Boudreau

DAY CARE

Homesense 915 St. Albert Trail homesense.ca/en

Aron Egay-Samu, Clarity Wealth Council 10 Carleton Drive claritywealthcounsel.ca

4 Cats 23 Akins Drive 4cats.com

HOME & LIVING

St. Albert’s Best Day Care!

BEST HOME ACCESSORY STORE

BEST ARTS STUDIO

Servus Place 400 Campbell Road stalbert.ca/rec/servus-place

We are proud to be voted

Homesense homesense.ca/en 915 St. Albert Trail

BEST FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

BEST GYM OR WORKOUT CENTRE

to all the hardworking dedicated staff of SIGIS.

BEST FURNITURE STORE

hayabusamixedmartialarts.com

Visionary School of Performing Arts 580 St. Albert Trail visionaryperformingarts.ca

THANK YOU

Jensen Lakes liveinjensenlakes.ca

BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, IN DEVELOPMENT

BEST REAL ESTATE BRAND

BEST LOCAL HOME BUILDERS

Sarasota Homes 25 Carleton Drive sarasotahomes.ca BEST HOME BUILDER, NOT LOCAL, BUT BUILDING LOCAL

Daytona Homes daytonahomes.ca

BEST LOCAL CONTRACTOR

Caruana Interiors & Contracting 8 Riel Drive caruanainteriors.ca BEST PAINT STORE

Benjamin Moore / Days Paints

382 St. Albert Trail benjaminmoore.com

BEST LANDSCAPING COMPANY

Rockland Supplies 25422 Villeneuve Road rocklandsupplies.com

BEST JEWELRY STORE

Paris Jewellers 375 St. Albert Trail parisjewellers.ca BEST THRIFT STORE

BEST FLOORING STORE

Titan Flooring & Interior Design 13 Inglewood Drive titanflooring.com BEST HOME SUPPLIES STORE, TOOLS, GARDENING

Home Depot 750 St. Albert Trail homedepot.ca FASHION & STYLE

BEST EYEWEAR STORE

MDO Optical 140 St. Albert Road mdoopticians.com BEST HAIR SALON

Blonde & Co Hair Salon 506A St. Albert Trail blondeandco.ca BEST BARBERSHOP

Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop 140 St. Albert Trail tommyguns.com BEST MEN’S WEAR STORE

Mark’s Wearhouse 375 St. Albert Trail marks.com BEST WOMEN’S WEAR STORE

Sweet Boutique 200 St. Albert Trail sweet-boutique.ca BEST FASHION ACCESSORY STORE

Sweet Boutique 200 St. Albert Trail sweet-boutique.ca BEST BABY / TODDLER / KIDS WEAR STORE

Children’s Place 375 St.Albert Trail

NON-PROFIT

Value Village 18 Inglewood Drive stores.savers.com HEALTH & WELLNESS

BEST ACUPUNCTURIST

Dr. Randy Vollrath 30 Green Grove Drive coreclinic.ca BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Randy Vollrath 30 Green Grove Drive coreclinic.ca BEST PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Anita Cassidy 145 Carleton Drive leadingedgephysio.com BEST DENTIST

Dr. Hardy, Generations Family Dentist 19 Bellerose Drive generationsfamilydental.ca

To the St. Albert Community, The LoSeCa Foundation would like to thank everyone who voted us T8N Magazine’s “Best Non-profit”, for the second year in a row. We are so happy to have so much support and recognition for what we do from the members of our community. We have been supporting adults with developmental disabilities for 27 years now, and we will continue to focus on improving the quality of life for everyone who comes into our care for years to come. We consider ourselves lucky to have such an amazing team of staff and volunteers who are the keys to our success.

Thank you!

1-215 Carnegie Drive, St. Albert Located right above our I’m Unique Thrift Store.

Come check out our shop—all proceeds go to support the individuals we serve.

BEST DENTAL CLINIC

Cadence Dental 51 Inglewood Drive cadencedental.ca BEST OPTOMETRISTS

Dr. Angela Morley 530 St. Albert Trail sturgeonvisioncentre.com BEST MEDICAL CLINIC

Grandin Clinic 1 St. Anne Street grandinclinic.com BEST SPA

Wellness Within Health Spa 101 Riel Drive wellness-within.ca BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

Amanda Taylor, Off the Hook 30 Green Grove Drive amandatrmt.com T8N May 2019 17

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DANCE STUDIO

Experience the joy of dance for you or your family

DANCECO LTD. Full-Year Programs I 8 Week Programs I Birthday Parties

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THANK YOU ST. ALBERT FOR VOTING US Best Women’s Wear Store Best Fashion Accessory Store Best Business Social Media Presence Best Business Decor Mon to Fri 10am to 8pm I Sat 10am to 5pm I Sun 12pm to 5pm 80-200 St. Albert Trail 780-569-2444 sweet-boutique.ca

BEST NAIL SPA

BEST BURGERS

Off the Hook Laser and Spa 30 Green Grove Drive offthehooklaserandspa.com

Jack’s Burger Shack 15 Perron Street jacksburgershack.ca

BEST PHARMACY

BEST FRIES

Midtown Apothecary 41 St.Thomas Street midtownapothecary.com

Jack’s Burger Shack 15 Perron Street jacksburgershack.ca

FOOD & BEVERAGE

BEST BREAKFAST

Toast Breakfast and Lunch 11 Bellerose Drive toastbl.ca BEST BRUNCH

Toast Breakfast and Lunch 11 Bellerose Drive toastbl.ca

BEST PIZZA

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

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

Songkran Thai 20 St. Anne Street Starbucks starbucks.ca BEST CHICKEN WINGS Canadian Brewhouse BEST BAKERY (BREAD, thecanadianbrewhouse.com BUNS, ETC) -TIEGrandin Bakery Original Joe’s 11 Bellerose Drive 5 Giroux Road grandinbakery.ca originaljoes.ca BEST COFFEE SHOP

BEST BAKERY (SWEETS, COOKIES, CUPCAKES, ETC)

Grandin Bakery 11 Bellerose Drive grandinbakery.ca BEST STEAKS

Nineteen 150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com BEST SUSHI

Sushi Park 9 St. Anne Street BEST TAPAS

Privada Wine & Tapas 21 Perron Street privadawinebar.com BEST SANDWICHES

Press’d Sandwich Shop 3509 Tudor Glen pressdsandwiches.ca

BEST RESTAURANT DESSERTS

The Cajun House 7 St. Anne Street cajunhouse.net BEST ICE CREAM SHOP

Marble Slab Creamery 140 St. Albert Trail marbleslab.ca BEST TAKEOUT

Sushi Park 9 St. Anne Street BEST DINING EXPERIENCE (+ $20 / ENTRÉE)

Nineteen 150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com BEST DINING EXPERIENCE (- $20 / ENTRÉE)

Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar 130 Bellerose Drive bucopizzeria.com/st-albert T8N May 2019 19

BEST CHINESE

BEST BEER LIST (BY BOTTLE)

Asian Connection 11 Bellerose Drive asianconnectionrestaurant.net

Central Social Hall 525 St. Albert Trail centralsocialhall.com

BEST JAPANESE

BEST SPORTS BAR

Sushi Park 9 St. Anne Street BEST THAI / VIETNAMESE

Songhran Thai 20 St. Anne Street BEST ITALIAN

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

Taste of Ukraine 516 St. Albert Trail tasteofukraine.com BEST PUB

Celtic Knot Pub 388 St. Albert Trail celticknot.ca BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Browns Social House 840 St. Albert Road

BEST LATE NIGHT

The Canadian Brewhouse thecanadianbrewhouse.com BEST SERVICE

Privada Wine & Tapas 21 Perron Street privadawinebar.com BEST PATIO

Canadian Brewhouse thecanadianbrewhouse.com BEST INTERIOR DESIGN

Nineteen 150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com BEST MENU DESIGN

Nineteen 150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com

brownssocialhouse.com/st-albert

BEST ATMOSPHERE

BEST DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT

Buco Pizzeria & Vino Bar 130 Bellerose Drive bucopizzeria.com/st-albert

Nineteen 150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com MOST INNOVATIVE MENU

Nineteen 150 Bellerose Drive stalbert.dinenineteen.com BEST WINE LIST (BY GLASS)

BEST KID FRIENDLY

Boston Pizza bostonpizza.com/en/ BEST WINE STORE

Hick’s Fine Wines 150 Bellerose Drive hicksfinewines.com

Privada Wine & Tapas 21 Perron Street privadawinebar.com

BEST BEER STORE

BEST WINE LIST (BY BOTTLE)

BEST CATERER

Privada Wine & Tapas 21 Perron Street privadawinebar.com BEST BEER LIST (TAP)

Central Social Hall 525 St. Albert Trail centralsocialhall.com 20 T8Nmagazine.com

The Canadian Brewhouse thecanadianbrewhouse.com

Lacombe Park Spirits 506 St. Albert Trail Taste of Ukraine 516 St. Albert Trail tasteofukraine.com Find the full list of winners and runners up on

bestoft8n.com

RESTAURANT DESSERTS

Thank you St. Albert

LAWYER

Open for Lunch and Dinner

Thank you for your support St.Albert

7 St. Anne Street, St. Albert Call: (780) 460-8772 Visit: cajunhouse.net

STURGEON VISION CENTRE

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Dr. Angela Morley

Dr. Kari Ann Smart

Dr. Susan Bischof

AFFORDABLE, QUALITY EYECARE and PERSONAL ATTENTION are our focus at Sturgeon Vision Centre.

OPTOMETRISTS

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our office 780.460.8707 #20, 19 Bellerose Drive St. Albert, Alberta Inglewood Towne Square info@generationsfamilydental.ca www.generationsfamilydental.ca

All services provided by a general dentist

Dr. Dana Hardy is a general dentist who, along with her dedicated team, started Generations Family Dental almost 4 years ago. Dr. Hardy has been helping people to meet their goals with their smile for almost 13 years since finishing dental school in 2006.

Dr. Hardy grew up in Edmonton and attended the University of Alberta for the majority of her training. After completing dental school, she went south to Los Angeles for a year of advanced training at the University of Southern California.

After 8 years in Los Angeles as both an associate dentist and a full-time faculty member at Western University of Health Sciences, she decided to come home to the Edmonton area.

She was very fortunate to have an opportunity to start a dental practice just down the street from her home after so many years commuting in LA traffic!!

Dr. Hardy is very passionate about what she does and has been working hard for the last few years to obtain her fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. She also enjoys volunteering for various local and international dental organizations.

In her spare time, Dr. Hardy loves to travel with her fiancé and spend time with her family, including her two young nephews as well as her dogs Sophie and Kami.

“I find each person I see to have a unique dental puzzle that I always enjoy solving, no matter how simple or challenging.

It is always a team effort. including the patient, in finding the best solution. Every person presents their own unique challenges which keeps me motivated and passionate about what I do! I would like to sincerely thank you as a community for all of your support!!”

Dr. Dana Hardy

–D. Hardy

thank you for your support, ST. ALBERT our team

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The 8s

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COLOUR OF THE YEAR 2019

PANTONE®

LIVING

Coral

Your colour inspiration has arrived!

BY RUDY HOWELL

WITH SPRING WELL under way, we

are all excited to have said goodbye to winter’s white and hello to the many colours that the new season brings blossoming with it. Hue gurus Pantone chose “Living Coral” as the colour for 2019, which emits these desired, familiar, and energizing aspects of colour found in nature.

And surely it will inspire a variety of visually pleasing art, décor, food, and fashion this summer. From bridal bouquets to bow ties and cotton candy to key chains, here’s a glance at what’s “living” this year.

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Thank you very much Jason Kent, Co-owner, Spiritleaf.

St. Albert for voting us BEST PAINT STORE. PAINT STORE

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The Cotton Candy Shoppe “Fruit Punch” Cotton Candy from Corro Collective $3

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Women’s Blouse from Monjeloco Jeans $38 with Lava & Luxury Gratitude Bracelets by The Masterful Princess from Corro Colletive $30 each

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Country Girl Stitches Baby Bib from Corro Collective, $13

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Barley & LuLu Zipper Pull/Key Chain from Corro Collective, $5 each

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Buno Design Bracelets from Corro Collective $55

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Wedding Bouquet from The Wheelbarrow Florist starting at $250

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“Coral Blooms” painting by Kateryna Young from Corro Collective $195

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Val Love Bow Tie from Corro Collective $25 t8n

More than just paint!

We also have an amazing selection of

Indoor/Outdoor Stains and Blinds.

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Thank you St. Albert for voting us Best of T8N 2019 Financial Advisory Team Ah, retirement. We spend years dreaming of it ― counting down and looking forward to the day we can let go of our daily grind for good. Retirement means saying goodbye to morning rush hour traffic, to tough clients or even tougher bosses, and to never feeling like we have enough free time for the things that really matter.

Really, retirement is having the freedom to do what we want when we want to do it.

However, somewhere between anticipating hours of uninterrupted downtime and getting excited about pursuing new interests and adventures, lurks some difficult questions.

“When, exactly, can I retire?”

“How much money will I need?”

“How long will my money last?”

If you’re not sure whether you’ll be okay after retirement, you’re not alone.

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Food & Gatherings

Eating

Eastern Globalize your tastebuds with these six exotic recipes.

WORDS, RECIPES & STYLING BY SHIMA ZONNEVELD PHOTOGRAPGHY BY BRENDA LAKEMAN

WITH SPRING HERE new ideas are always a welcome

change to any kitchen. From unique ingredients to exotic spices, find out what is on trend for 2019 in the foodie world. Black Cocoa and Ethiopian Berbere, are just a few of the fun and new flavours to check out this season!

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Berbere Roasted Cauliflower Wraps Berbere is an Ethiopian spice blend where the main flavour is chili, but also features the flavours of fenugreek, coriander, cumin and ginger. It can be made from scratch, but the one used in this recipe was found at The Silk Road Spice Merchant. ⅛ c. olive oil 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. Ethiopian berbere spice blend 1 tsp. chicken bouillon powder ½ head of cauliflower, cut into evenly sized florets Flour tortillas Freshly chopped cilantro Yogurt dip (see note) Chopped roasted red peppers

Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, spice blend and chicken bouillon powder.

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On a baking sheet, toss together oil and spice mixture with the cauliflower florets.

Ensure the cauliflower is evenly coated with all the ingredients. Roast in the oven for 30-50 minutes until they are slightly charred and crispy. Make sure to toss halfway through the cooking time.

To serve, warm the tortilla, fill it with the roasted cauliflower and top with roasted red pepper, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of yogurt dip.

For the yogurt dip combine ½ c. Greek yogurt, ½ tsp. of both salt and pepper, a splash of lemon juice, 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro.

This spice blend is also delicious on toasted whole almonds as an appetizer!

Seed Butter-Chocolate Chip Muffins Lunch and snack ideas can be challenging when dealing with nut-free environments. For that reason and many others, seed butters are on trend for 2019.

These seed butter muffins give that nutty flavour while maintaining “safe status” to be sent to school or any other place where nut allergies are present.

3 c. bran flakes

½ c. whole wheat flour

1⅓ c. milk

½ c. brown sugar

1 egg

1 tbsp. baking powder

⅓ c. flavourless oil

½ tsp. salt

½ c. seed butter(sunflower and pumpkin work best)

3 tbsp. cookie butter ⅔ c. mini chocolate chips

½ c. white all purpose flour

Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease or spray a 12-cup muffin tin, set aside.

In a bowl, combine the milk and the bran flakes, set aside for 10 minutes while assembling all the other ingredients.

In a bowl, whisk together the oil, egg, seed butter, cookie butter and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flours, salt, baking powder and chocolate chips.

Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture bowl and stir to combine.

Fill each muffin cup ¾ of the way full and bake for 15-18 minutes.

Cool on a wire rack.

These muffins freeze well, so they are a great make and use in the future recipes!

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Treating cocoa powder to an alkalizing solution, reduces the acidity and darkens the colour of the cocoa powder.

Extra-alkalized cocoa powder or black cocoa powder has a deep, rich colour.

Black Cocoa Sandwich Cookies Black cocoa makes for a dramatic look in this decadent crunchy, creamy sandwich cookie. For a touch of whimsy roll the sides of these cookies in sprinkles!

Cookie tops & Bottoms: ½ c. black cocoa ¾ c. brown sugar ¾c. white sugar, extra for rolling the tops and bottoms 2½ c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 1tsp. pure vanilla extract Icing: ½ tbsp. vanilla bean paste ½ c. room temperature butter 1¼ c. icing sugar

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or use a silicone baking mat, set aside.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, black cocoa and baking powder. Whisk to combine.

Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream together the butter and the two types of sugar. Add in the eggs and then scrape down the bowl. Add the vanilla and beat to combine.

Into the mixing bowl, slowly add in the dry ingredient mixture. Start on low speed and blend the dry ingredients into the butter, sugar, egg mixture. Mix until fully combined.

Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out as many tops and bottoms as the dough will allow and place on the lined baking sheet.

In a small bowl, put about ½ cup of granulated sugar. Dip the bottom of a drinking glass in the sugar and then press

down on each cookie. Flatten them all to the same thickness.

Bake the cookie bottoms and tops for 15-18 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 10 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to completely cool.

While the cookies are cooling, Mix the ingredients for the filling together. To get a smooth consistency, a stand mixer or hand mixer work the best.

Finally, assemble the cookie sandwiches by spreading ½ tablespoons of the filling on each cookie bottom and then placing a top cookie on and squeezing the two cookies together so the filling reaches the edges.

Enjoy!

The cookie tops and bottoms can be made ahead and frozen. Just bring them up to room temperature when you’re ready to assemble!

Jamaican Curried Sweet Corn and Coconut Rice Turmeric is one of many “it” spices for 2019. With its bright yellow colour (thanks to circumin) and its many touted health benefits, it might be worth checking out this year. Try making this Jamaican curry powder blend coupled with sweet corn and rice for a new fan favourite.

Jamaican curry blend: 2½ tbsp. turmeric 1 tbsp. coriander seeds, toasted 1 tbsp. cumin seeds, toasted 2 tsp. fenugreek seeds, toasted 2 tsp. yellow mustard seeds, toasted 2 ½ tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. allspice berries, toasted 1 tsp. ground ginger ⅛ tsp. cayenne 3 whole cloves

For the seeds that need to be toasted, heat a skillet over medium heat and combine the coriander, cumin, fenugreek, mustard and allspice in the pan. When the spices become aromatic, it is time to pull them off the heat.

Add the now toasted spices to the turmeric ginger, cayenne and cloves. Either a mortar or a spice grinder will whiz this mixture up into a powder. This curry blend will keep in an airtight container.

Note: A cheap coffee grinder works wonders as a designated spice grinder!

Curried corn: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers. Then add the corn from 6 ears of corn, 2 tsp. salt, and ¾ -1 tsp.

Jamaican curry blend. Cook 5-8 minutes or until all the ingredients have combined and are warm.

Coconut rice: Any rice works, but to balance this out into a main course, brown rice is the ticket.

Soak 1 cup of brown rice in a pot filled with water overnight. Drain and rinse and then add ¾ c. coconut milk and ¾ c. coconut water with 1 tsp. of kosher salt.

Bring the rice mixture to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Continue to cook the rice for one hour until the liquid is absorbed, stir a few times throughout the cooking process.

Once off the heat, let it sit for a few minutes then fluff and serve.

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Homemade Chai Mix Chai tea lattes are like a spice market in a mug. They are warm, inviting and fragrant. Have this spicy tea mixture in the fridge and simply froth it together with warm milk when the other side of the world beckons!

4 black tea bags (decaf or full caff) 5 c. water 4 cinnamon sticks knob of fresh ginger

6 cardamom pods 6 black peppercorns 1 vanilla bean pod 2 allspice berries ⅓ c. - ½ c. honey

4 whole cloves

Use enough milk for a 1:1 ratio of mixture to milk, depending on how much is used at a time.

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon sticks, ginger, cloves, cardamom pods, black peppercorns, vanilla bean and allspice berries.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer this mixture for 20-25 minutes.

Pull this mixture off the heat and add in the tea bags, steep for 20-25 minutes. At this point add in the honey; the exact amount can be varied based on personal preference to sweetness.

Pull the tea bags out and strain the mixture into a glass jar. This mixture will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks without the milk.

Take it out and mix equal amounts of spice liquid and milk for a comforting, aromatic treat day or night.

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Pearl Couscous Pearl couscous is a delicious pasta alternative. It is larger than traditional couscous so it holds up well both at room temperature and as a cold salad addition. This recipe works well with any seasonal vegetable and is just as tasty the next day for a great lunch.

1 tsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. red wine vinegar 1 tsp. black pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil 1½ c. pearl couscous (follow the cooking instructions on the package) Cooked corn kernels from 2 ears of corn 1 chopped and roasted zucchini (see note on roasting) 1-2 tbsp. fresh basil, finely chopped

Whisk together the salt, red wine vinegar, black pepper and olive oil, set aside.

Combine the cooked couscous with the corn, roasted zucchini and basil, stir to combine.

Drizzle the dressing over top and sir.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Chop the zucchini into chunks and toss with ½ tbsp. of kosher salt and 1tbsp. of olive oil. Roast in an oven set to 425°F for 12-16 minutes until slightly golden brown.

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Then & Now

Ted Hole Park in Erinridge

Erin Ridge Then & Now

BY ROBERT MICHON

AS FAR AS St. Albert neighbourhoods go, Erin Ridge

isn’t particularly old. Just shy of 40 years, it has only been around for a small fraction of the city’s 158-year history. But while many neighbourhoods settle into a tranquil routine following their decade or two of development, the hustle and bustle continues, especially in Erin Ridge North. So count on many more stories for this neighbourhood to tell as time goes on.

1980s The lands of Erin Ridge were first annexed by the City of St. Albert in 1980, as part of a new phase of residential development. The timing was ideal, since the boom during the 1960s that escalated in response to housing demands had finally subsided. This time, city planners could exercise a lot more patience with Erin Ridge, and experiment with new styles of neighbourhoods.

One of those styles was the expansion of green spaces in Erin Ridge, and the creation of a sprawling set of parks, interconnected by walking paths. So elaborate are these trails, Erin Ridge residents can walk from one end of the neighbourhood to the other without ever having to come in contact with a city street.

One of those parks in that sprawl, Eldorado Park, was set aside for a school site once families with enough school-aged children moved into the area. Most neighbourhoods in St. Albert received a school not long after they were built, but Eldorado Park remained empty long after the residential construction was complete.

1990s In 1992, Sturgeon Hospital opened its doors, replacing the old hospital site that had sat along McKenny Avenue since 1970. While the original hospital had a big problem securing space for growth and expansion, this new site was planned to allow the hospital to grow along with the city’s ever-increasing population.

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Sturgeon Community Hospital looking north, July 1993 Image Credit: Musée Héritage Museum

Every December, the residents of Elliot Place, a residential street in Erin Ridge, get together to set up an elaborate display of Christmas lights that stays up throughout the holiday season. In addition to bringing a little cheer to the dark winter days, the residents also encourage visitors to bring food items to donate to the local food bank.

2000s By the time the new millennium had rolled around, Erin Ridge had begun to settle into its role of a quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city. The vacant housing lots were almost completely filled, though Eldorado Park still sat empty.

In 2005, Citadel Care Centre opened its doors next to Sturgeon Hospital, offering extended care within close reach of medical services.

In 2007, St. Albert expanded once again, annexing parts of Sturgeon County immediately to the north. This opened more room for residential and commercial development, and planning for Erin Ridge North began. From a zoning perspective, Erin Ridge North is a distinct subdivision from Erin Ridge,with more of a commercial focus than its southern counterpart.

2010 to Today St. Albert’s Costco opened in 2013, starting off the commercial development of Erin Ridge North. It was followed by a variety of box stores and restaurants that serve both the residents of St. Albert and the greater Sturgeon County region.

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In 2016, Erin Ridge finally got its first school, École Alexandre Taché, which currently serves a much larger purpose than its original intent. Rather that teaching children in the immediate neighbourhood, it now belongs to the Greater North Central Francophone division, one of four Francophone school districts in Alberta.

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Meet You There

Bella Maas

For this local boutique, kindness is always in style.

BY LISA SZABO

FASHION BOUTIQUES ARE a staple

in nearly any shopping district, but nine years ago when Lindsey Hedstrom purchased Bella Maas, her boutique was a bit of a rarity.

Now, the owner of a shop for trendy 30-somethings is using her grounded take on style and heart for giving back to serve easy style options for moms on the go.

The boutique operates under a culture of benevolence, and in an age when Instagram likes are top priority, Hedstrom’s attitude is a breath of fresh air. “Everything comes back to kindness for me,” she says, “If you can be kind to somebody and give them a good experience, hopefully they can take that into their day and pass it onto someone else.”

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QUICK STYLE TIPS Add a third piece Adding a blazer, scarf or sweater to a regular two-piece outfit will take it from good to great with minimal effort.

Make your wardrobe work all year Layer dresses and rompers over tights and turtlenecks to carry your summer wardrobe into the cooler months. Pair fall sweaters with shorts and sneakers for cozy spring style.

Wear a smile This one is Hedstrom’s personal tip, and it’s no surprise why.

“It perpetuates into your whole day,” she says. “People respond back with kindness when you’re giving it out.” different charity in the hopes of bringing awareness to lesser-known causes and organizations. “People want to hear good stories and they want to help, but they maybe don’t know how,” she explains.

Last year, Hedstrom started a blog on the boutique’s website, interviewing a different inspiring woman each month and donating a portion of sales to the

advocate’s chosen charity. The women are styled in Bella Maas’ trendy wares and photographed for the blog post, putting a face and style to the cause.

The campaign mirrors Hedstrom’s own attitude about fashion. To her, everyone should feel genuinely good in their clothes, but getting dressed is just the beginning of a day filled with meaningful

activities. “My day revolves around being a good mom, a good boss and a good friend,” says the mother of two.

“That, to me is important.” Many of the women featured on the site run their own charities, or make philanthropy a way of life.

Hedstrom’s interest in business had an unlikely start. Growing up on a dairy farm, she handled bookkeeping and payroll. “I realized I really liked business,” she says. With self-taught savvy under her belt, she started looking for a boutique-style business to invest in, and in 2010 she purchased Bella Maas.

The business owner’s personal style revolves around fashion that accommodates her schedule, whether she’s at the hockey rink with her kids or at one of the store’s two locations. A good pair of jeans, a T-shirt and a blazer get her through most days. And with a clientele not unlike herself, she tries to keep the boutique stocked with fun apparel and accessories to fit their busy lives. For Hedstrom, fashion and function go hand-in-hand.

Add making a difference in the community with a kind word or gesture of support, and you have a beautiful design.

“What I’m doing makes me happy every day,” says Hedstrom, “and that’s all I can hope for.”

BELLA MAAS GIVES BACK One of Bella Maas’ founding principles is community involvement.

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Bella Maas at a Glance Location #370-5 Giroux Rd, St. Albert; #168-11 Athabascan Ave, Sherwood Park Service Stylish apparel and accessories for women on the go Specialty Support for local charities through Bella Maas Gives Back Fun Fact The boutique was originally owned by Marjean Maas—wife of Edmonton Eskimos head coach Jason Maas. t8n T8N May 2019 37

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Spotlight

Estate Jewellery An affordable and one-of-a-kind alternative to buying new.

BY LISA SZABO

BELIEVED TO CARRY supernatural

powers in Ancient Egypt and used as a symbol of rank in the Middle Ages, jewellery has a history of providing meaning to its wearers.

Today, many North A mericans turn to jewellery more for self-expression than superstition, and estate jewellery offers them the opportunity to do just that—at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

Estate jewellery refers to anything that has been previously owned, including antique, vintage, and modern pieces.

A piece of jewellery has to be at least 100 years old before it can be coined “antique,” and is further categorized by the era it was created in—like Georgian, Victorian, or Edwardian. “Vintage” classification is often applied to pieces starting at 25 or 50 years old, while modern is newer still.

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Guillemette, owners of the St. Albert shop located at 11 St. Anne St., have been selling estate jewellery for over 30 years, and are experienced stone cutters—a necessary skill set when appraising used jewellery.

Before an item makes it into the estate case, the Guillemettes determine the quality of the stones, the grading of the metals, and whether or not a piece is in need of repairs. “The more difficult the piece is to reproduce, the more it needs to be ready to wear,” Luc notes. Antique pieces that are heavily damaged take a lot of time and skill to revive, and depending on their age and condition, may be restored or disassembled and made into something new.

The estate jewellery that remains often contains intricate detail work uncommon in newer pieces, giving buyers a better bang for their buck. Luc notes that in the past 15 years, gold has more than quintupled in price, making it difficult for people to invest in new pieces. Gemport’s estate jewellery offers a more modest price range, starting as low as $100 and going up to several thousand depending on the piece. But the real draw is

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the craftsmanship. “We have some pieces that I don’t know anybody who could reproduce them in quality and styling,” he says.

When it comes to shopping for estate jewellery, Guillemette first and foremost recommends picking a piece that you like, and buying from reliable source.

“Really, it comes down to trust,” he says.

Reputable jewellers like Gemport require ID and appropriate documentation—like proof of ownership or appraisal papers— from people selling their estate jewellery to ensure the piece is legitimate. This is good news for buyers, who want to be sure they’re getting an authentic piece, and can learn the story behind the jewels before they take them home.

While some scour estate cases looking for something of value, Luc has a different approach: “I never tell people jewellery’s an investment. I tell them that if they want to consider it an investment, it’s an investment in their happiness.”

Shopping for estate jewellery requires walking through each piece’s unique

story, and finding one that speaks to you. The pendant you end up with may not denote your rank, but if you’re lucky, it’ll be a unique expression of who you are, with a glimmer of history nestled in its gold filigree. t8n

ANTIQUE JEWELLERY 101 When was your antique estate piece was made? You might be able to tell by these features.

Circa 1714-1837: Georgian Jewellery from this era is rare, as pieces that went out of fashion were often melted down and turned into something new. Topaz, garnet, and emeralds were popular in this period, as was ornate metalwork.

Circa 1840-1901: Victorian In celebration of Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert, jewellery in the early part of this age was designed with romantic symbols like hearts and birds. Snakes were also a popular motif—particularly the ouroboros serpent, which symbolizes eternal love.

Circa 1890-1910: Art Nouveau Meaning “New Art” in French, Art Nouveau jewellery was highly influenced by nature. Colour palettes in this period softened, making use of opals, moonstone and amber, and pieces were known for their elegant lines, as well as animal motifs like bird and dragonflies.

Circa 1901-1915: Edwardian Edwardian jewellery is characterized by delicate, flowery patterns and lacy filigree. Garland-style bracelets and rings were popular in this time, and featured metalwork in the shapes of leaves and flowers.

Circa 1920-1935: Art Deco Unlike the sweeping styles of Art Nouveau, jewellery from this period is known by its geometrical or angular patterns. Art Deco pieces favoured large, eye-catching stones over feminine detail.

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The Crosswalk

In Style TRY THIS MONTH’S fashion-themed

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