T8N magazine February 2015

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A New Kind of

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THEN & NOW Remembering the Bruin Inn

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Contents CONVERSATIONS 6 The Flexible Boundaries of 10

Political Representation Is social media changing voters’ desire for MLAs to live in the ridings they represent?

ARTS & CULTURE 26 THEN & NOW

The Bruin Inn Then & Now

28 THE 8S

Beauty Sleep Make bedtime about you

A New Kind of FaceTime An intro to video-chat culture

CITY 13 MEET YOU THERE

Privada Wine + Tapas: a behind-the-scenes portrait

TRENDING 30 Best Face Forward Quick tips for better pics 32 Botox

23 Community Calendar Things to do,watch, hear and see this February

LIVING 18 FOOD & GATHERINGS

All Together Now One-pot meals to the rescue

24 TRUELY DEEPLY MADLY

At the Box Office Favourite flicks for a Valentine’s Day movie night On Our Bookshelves Celebrity storytelling I’ll Drink to That Perfect pairings for movie night takeout

ABOUT THE COVER Special thanks to the St. Albert Public Library and to our cover models, Chris Edgeworth and Trisha Lakeman IMAGE BY BRENDA LAKEMAN PHOTOGRAPHY 2

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From the Editor WELCOME TO FACETIME —today’s handheld answer to being there when you can’t be and the editorial theme for this month’s publication (our first of the year!).

As we began to brainstorm for this issue, we thought about the same three things we always do: ideas, conversations and community. We thought about you.

And because the best ideas only reveal themselves when they’re damn well ready to, we did a lot of our brainstorming when we weren’t expectCARMEN D. HRYNCHUK ing to. Texts were sent from waiting rooms, the parking lots of gyms and EDITOR-IN-CHIEF wing nights at the pub. Together, but apart, we connected. And that’s what our FaceTime theme’s all about: connecting.

From Snapchat to political representation, we’re exploring how social media and technology have changed the way we define community and stay connected—something we’d like to do more of with you.

So here’s to a great start and a great year. And to meeting you back here to connect again.

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Rob Lightfoot EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Contributors

Brenda Lakeman

Dawn Valentine spent the magical years of her childhood in St. Albert, exploring the woods and playgrounds of Grandin. She loves old buildings and points out every one to her husband and four children. She enjoys sharing history on her Vintage St. Albert Facebook page and is excited to be a contributor to T8N magazine.

Tracey L. Anderson is a freelance writer from Edmonton who writes magazine articles, newspaper articles and poetry. When she’s not working with words as a writer or in her editing day job, she enjoys movies, fine dining and time with her husband and her dog. Tracey loves to travel the world in books and on airplanes.

Brothers Karem and Jeff Halaby were following their own career paths when a detour led to them owning and operating Lacombe Park Spirits together. Both have a deep appreciation for community, family and culture and have been proudly helping their St. Albert customers for over a decade.

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Conversations

THE FLEXIBLE BOUNDARIES

OF POLITICAL REPRESENTATION

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AS THE INTERNET and social media

have taken on la rger roles in our lives, the ways in which we understand community and connection have started changing. These changes impact all aspects of our lives, including politics. Voters often debate whether it’s necessary for our provincially elected representatives to live in the ridings they represent. To explore this question, it’s important to take an in-depth look at the role of MLAs and to examine what community, connection and political representation mean to us today.

Are the Internet and social media changing voters’ desire for MLAs to live in the ridings they represent?

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EXPECTATIONS OF REPRESENTATION Modern communication […] and the increasing demand for governments to provide more and better services have transformed our MLAs’ relationship to us and radically changed the nature of their jobs.

Today we are more aware of the decisions our MLAs are making, and we want greater involvement in that decision-making. We want to tell them what we think, and we want them to listen to us.

—The Citizen’s Guide to the Alberta Legislature, “You and Your MLA”

stand and, in turn, represent a riding, he or she must live there. St. Albert MLA and Minister of Service Alberta Stephen Khan is an example of an MLA who is currently representing a riding in which he lives and has lived for most of his life. (Minister/MLA Khan was approached for this article but declined to comment.)

Representation from Inside

Electoral Boundaries In Alberta, the provincial legislature has 87 electoral districts called constituencies. Each constituency is represented by an elected member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) whose job it is to represent, in government, the interests of the community where he or she was elected.

Constituency boundaries in Alberta are set by the Electoral Boundaries Commission. According to The Citizen’s Guide to the Alberta Legislature, the commission draws the boundaries “on the basis of population but also considers common community interests, the geographical area, natural boundaries such as rivers, political boundaries such as county lines and city limits and other factors.” Although all those factors are taken into account when determining electoral boundaries, the factor that gets the attention of most voters is that of common community interests. Because of this, members of the public generally seem to believe that in order for an MLA to accurately under-

For those people who want their MLA to live in their riding, which includes everyone who agreed to be interviewed for this article, the main argument boils down to the belief that an MLA who resides outside his or her riding will lack an understanding of the area, the issues and the people.

Janice King is a 63-year-old hair salon owner who lives in Edmonton-Whitemud—the riding currently represented by MLA/Minister of Health Stephen Mandel, who does not live there. She says that her willingness to vote for a candidate is definitely influenced by whether or not that candidate lives in her riding. If the candidate doesn’t, she says, “I wouldn’t vote for him because he doesn’t have our best interests at heart. He doesn’t know how our community functions.” (Minister/MLA Mandel was approached for this article but declined to comment.)

Dana Popadynetz, a 30-year-old embryologist who lives in St. Albert, agrees with King but takes it a step further saying, “I would even go as far as to say that if a candidate was running in a constituency in which they are not a resident, they are more likely to be of the personality that they just want to be a politician as opposed to being a strong voice for the people.”

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Another person who generally agrees with the idea that MLAs should live where they represent is Brian King, a 70-year-old marketing manager. When interviewed, he asked this question that many voters ask: “If he doesn’t live here, how can he represent me?” King is, however, more accepting of Minister/MLA Mandel as the representative for his Edmonton-Whitemud riding because he always respected Mandel as Edmonton’s mayor and calls him “an honest politician, which is a rarity.”

Dr. Steve Patten, Associate Professor in the department of political science at the University of Alberta who has written about the connections between politics, social media and the Internet and about the meaning of political representation, says Mandel is an unusual case. He’s a star candidate from outside the riding who, because he was the mayor for the whole city, could realistically represent any Edmonton constituency. Patten also says that whether or not a candidate from outside the riding could provide adequate representation depends in part on why that candidate is running from outside. For example, perhaps the candidate used to live in the riding, but the boundaries changed and the MLA’s home is outside the new boundary. This arbitrary change to a political boundary would not change the person’s understanding of the community in any way.

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ents. Patten says that “A constituency is an invention.” Attempts are made to encompass a related community—where a group of people shop, work and get their news—but sometimes it’s hard to ensure this, and sometimes the resulting ridings are odd. His comment might be applied to the riding of Spruce GroveSt. Albert, where Doug Horner is currently the MLA. Regardless of whether he lives in St. Albert or in Spruce Grove, he would technically not live in one of the two larger communities that comprise his riding. This does not necessarily mean he can’t represent that portion of his riding.

to help them interact with the government when they have problems, to act as a sort of ombudsman. Patten suggests that when voters take into account the many roles of our legislative representatives, they should ask themselves whether they want only “someone in the constituency or someone who is incredibly thoughtful” and who will use their judgment when they vote in the house. Given the complexity of the MLA roles, he thinks it would be “foolish to say only a person who lives here could do a good job.”

Patten also says that the role of an MLA goes beyond representing the interests of the riding.

The job also involves representing the party that the MLA is part of. When many people

Dr. Patten says an MLA from outside the riding can actively develop connections to and an understanding of the constituency by working hard and making an effort; where a politician lives doesn’t matter as much as doing the work. Some consider MLA Thomas Lukaszuk an example of someone who makes that type of effort. He represents Edmonton-Castledowns but lives here in St. Albert. According to his Legislative Assembly biography page, for example, he has worked to interact with the community as a volunteer with the Castle Downs Recreational Society. (MLA Lukaszuk was approached for this article but declined to comment.)

THE TWITTER EFFECT I think Twitter, in particular, has become a lifeline to our politicians and really affords the ability for them to stay connected to their voter base. [It] allows open, frank and extremely concise debate—it almost forces a politician to be apolitical in their answers as 140 characters doesn’t permit a lot of spin.

—Dana Popadynetz, St. Albert

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vote, they are not voting for the specific MLA; they are voting, instead, for the party and/or the leader they want to become the premier.

In that case, the candidate’s residency is less important than his or her party affiliation.

Kevin Malinowski, a 50-year-old St. Albert resident in information technology, sees both sides of the issue of who or what MLAs represent. “The question of representing your riding, to me, is a real fallacy. Our MLAs do not represent us; they represent themselves…. If I am electing a member of the party I want to be in power in the Alberta Legislature then, no, it does not matter if that person lives in the riding. However, if I am voting for a person to represent me (where my opinions should matter) then… it is my preference that my MLA does live in my community.”

Another key role of MLAs is to decide what is best for the province as a whole, which Patten explains requires them to “rise above local issues and initiatives for the good of all.”

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Dana Popadynetz, who plans to run for St. Albert City Council in 2017, says, “If the MLA did not reside in the constituency, regular town hall meets and door knocking would be an appropriate method to stay physically connected with your constituents.” Brian King suggests that MLAs from outside could establish and support that connection by asking for input from members of the constituency about their concerns. To enable people to trust the MLA, he says it’s important that those concerns “shouldn’t fall on deaf ears.” Brian’s wife, Janice, says that an MLA from outside needs to be accessible and available to constituents. She doesn’t believe her MLA in Edmonton-Whitemud, Stephen Mandel, has lived up to that requirement. “We haven’t heard a damn thing [from him] since the election.”

Connection, Community and Representation in the Information Age In the information age, the Internet and social media are changing how we define community and connection. Community is no longer determined only by physical boundaries and proximity. Connection is no longer determined only by the ability to be in the same room or even to hear another person’s voice. These

changing definitions apply to politics as much as to any other realm.

As The Citizen’s Guide to the Alberta Legislature points out, “MLAs represent their constituents, and to represent means, above all, to communicate.” In effect, MLAs are in the middle of a two-way communication loop. Constituents communicate with their representative, who is responsible for communicating constituents’ ideas to members of the government, such as other MLAs, committees and ministries. Afterwards, the MLA is responsible for sharing the results of the government communication with constituents.

With the increased speed of Internet communication, citizens’ expectations of their MLAs’ communication (and therefore representation) are increasing. New technologies are making communication from constituents to their representatives faster and more frequent, so constituents who reach out to MLAs via email and on social media expect that same speed in a response. If they don’t get it, they may call their MLAs out publicly on Twitter or Facebook. Brian King believes that access now is so much simpler than with “snail mail” or the phone. “Now that I have email, I can create a major impact in a short period of time.”

Dr. Patten believes that Internet and social media have not changed politicians’ connections to their constituents as much as the politicians believe it has. He says the number of emails received rather than letters may change how the office operates, but Twitter and Facebook are often used by politicians in a way that is not interactive. Instead they use it to broadcast a message rather than to engage with the public. Janice King tends to agree and is skeptical of the level of engagement between politicians and the people on these media. She says, “I don’t think they’re listening, but they want us to think they are.” For this reason, new technologies have not changed how she connects with her MLA. “I’m the type of person who prefers face-to-face rather than social media [which] never comes across the same way.”

Who politicians engage with when they use communication technology is another issue.

Dr. Patten explains that most citizens who use these tools are already politically engaged but that “The average person doesn’t want to see a politician [on social media]; therefore, there is no difference in their expectations [of MLA engagement] except when they need something.” He says that, additionally, many politicians’ Facebook or Twitter followers may not

even live in the ridings they represent, which may create “false representation” in which the MLA believes he or she is getting feedback from the riding, but that feedback comes from elsewhere.

Voting Impact While citizens’ expectations of MLAs are changing with the use of interactive technologies, it remains to be seen whether this shift translates into a greater willingness to accept and vote for an MLA who does not live in the riding because the issue has not been studied.

Dr. Patten says, “People who are more connected [to the Internet] think of community differently. Where you live isn’t defining community as much now.” This is especially true of younger people who are more mobile and “less connected to geography.”

For these reasons, perhaps citizens’ willingness to vote for a non-resident MLA will grow in the future. For now, voters continue to weigh various factors when they determine who to vote for—and it seems that most people still want their MLA to represent them mainly through living in the same riding, despite some compelling arguments that other factors and roles are equally important. t8n

Stay Connected Here’s how to stay connected with the MLAs who have links to St. Albert.

Stephen Khan, MLA for St. Albert & Minister of Service Alberta email: st.albert@assembly.ab.ca website: khan.mypcmla.ca Facebook: facebook.com/ StephenKhanPC Twitter: @StephenKhanMLA Doug Horner, MLA for Spruce Grove-St. Albert email: sprucegrove.stalbert@assembly. ab.ca website: horner.mypcmla.ca Facebook: facebook.com/ DougHornerForAlberta Twitter: @DougHornerMLA Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA for Edmonton-Castledowns email: edmonton.castledowns@ assembly.ab.ca website: lukaszuk.mypcmla.ca Facebook: facebook.com/ thomaslukaszuk Twitter: @LukaszukMLA

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A New Kind of FACETIME

SNAPCHAT Now you see it, now you don’t

“My Friends” list and can block users you don’t want to receive Snaps from.

Tweens love it. Parents fear it. Twentysomethings pretend they’re not that into it. Welcome to Snapchat, the novelty messaging app that begs the side-eyed question, why would you want a message to disappear if there’s nothing wrong with it? The answer? It’s fun!

Here’s what you need to know.

Snapchat also has a guide for parents about how the service works (kids under 13 are restricted to using a version of Snapchat called Snapkidz).

What it is: An ephemeral messaging app for photo sharing, video-chatting and texting The hook: Users can send videos, pictures or other “Snaps” that self-destruct after 1 to 10 seconds of being opened.

Cost: Free to download and install. If your data usage exceeds what is allotted by your data plan, you could be subject to additional fees by your carrier.

Target audience: 13-to-25 year olds Devices needed: A smartphone Users can: Take photos, record videos, add text and drawings and send to a controlled list of recipients

An intro to video-chat culture BE PRESENT. It’s a mantra we hear all

the time. We see it pinned to inspiration boards, printed on coffee mugs and staring up at us from magazine covers. But what do you do when you just can’t be everywhere you want to be? Well, rumour has it there’s an app for that. Love it or hate it, video-chat culture is shaping the way we work and play. To help you navigate the waters, here’s an intro to Snapchat, FaceTime and Skype.

Special features: Snapchat stories—Allows you to create (and keep adding to) an album of Snaps that document the story of your day (think wedding or music festival). The Snaps still self-destruct but after 24 hours rather than 10 seconds.

Our story—Basically it’s a shared folder that allows users to share Snaps onto a collaborative timeline as a way to create a photo/video collage.

Snapcash—A way to link your debit card information to the app (using Square, a mobile payment service) so that you can send money from your bank account to someone else Safeguards: You can configure Snapchat to only receive messages from people on your

BE SMART, HAVE FUN

Never assume that something that’s “vanished” on Snapchat is truly gone—Most elec tronic files can be recovered if someone has the desire and skill to do so.

Think before you send—Don’t send anyone a picture or video that you wouldn’t be okay with the whole world seeing.

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The controversy: Some people worry that Snapchat is just a convenient way to send risqué photos. There are also concerns about screen capture. Even though Snapchat doesn’t support saving messages, Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android do allow you to capture the screen. So if someone really wanted to, they could capture a received Snap or take a picture of it with another camera.

Pros: Its’s fun and easy to use. The messages are ephemeral, so all the photos and videos don’t clog up your phone. It emphasizes real time rather than updates.

Cons: It scans phones, Facebook and Twitter for contacts, has no parental options (only a parent’s guide) and no profile pics or account descriptions (so you’re never sure if the person you’re adding to your friends list is really that person).

FACETIME Seeing is believing If the idea of video-chat technology intimidates you, a quick spin on FaceTime might cure you of that. Using it is as easy as making a phone call. The only trick? The person you’re video calling has to be an Apple user, too. Sorry, Android.

What it is: A video-chat app developed by Apple The hook: It’s only available to Apple users.

Cost: Free and built into newer versions of Mac OS and iOS ($0.99 at the App Store if you need to download it) Devices needed: An iPhone 4 (or later), iPad 2 (or later), fourth-generation iPod Touch (or later), iPad mini or a Mac with OS Xv10.6.6 (or later). The person you’re contacting must have one of those devices, too. You can connect using Wi-Fi or by using your data plan.

Users can: Participate in video calls and voice calls with other FaceTime users Special features: Just the basics—a picture-in-picture view (so that you can see exactly how you appear to the person you’re chatting with), portrait and landscape views, mute button and HD (if your device supports it).

Safeguards: FaceTime can be disabled or enabled just like any other app, so it’s easy for parents to set restrictions. There’s also a call log you can check to see who your child’s been talking to (although it’s easy to clear).

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Don’t plan an event (corporate or personal) around a Skype connection that could fail. Glitches happen, so have a backup plan that’s ready to go.

Pros: It’s built into iOS devices and doesn’t require a special account or a screen name for you to use it. All you need is the contact info of the person you’re contacting (phone number or Apple ID). Great video quality, easy to use—as simple as making a regular phone call.

Cons: It’s Apple exclusive, has only two-way video calling and calls are limited to Wi-Fi in older machines and operating systems (new versions can also make calls using 3G data plans). To resolve connection errors you need to keep updating your system software to the newest versions available. And because it’s a two-way service, so will the person you’re connecting with.

SKYPE A dream of work-life balance Although Skype is used by the masses for everyday chat between family and friends, it’s also commonplace in corporate culture. When distance and circumstance scatter collaborators in different directions, video chat allows them to gather together when they’re apart.

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Cost: Free to download (rates apply to extra features) Target audience: Corporate culture (audio conferencing), friends and family who want to video-chat

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Users can: Make video calls, voice calls, share files, instant message and screen share Special features: Group video calls, picture-in-picture view, handy file-transfer, screen sharing (sharing visual presentations on your screen rather than on a projector) Safeguards: You can access, edit or request to delete personal information from your Skype ID (which appears in the search directory).

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PRIVADA WINE + TAPAS

A behind-the-scenes portrait PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRENDA LAKEMAN

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MEET KAYLEN COMO: restaurant owner, expert

glass polisher and total natural at, well, just about every unnatural thing we asked of him for this assignment. Pose for portraits? Nailed it. Sit down for an interview? We chatted like friends. Water glasses we didn’t ask for filled themselves. Staff appeared exactly when we needed them. The perfect music played at the perfect volume in the perfectly perfect background. If it hadn’t all been so lovely and genuine, it might have been annoying. And that right there is the difference between a good host and a great one. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were guests of the house.

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100-21 Perron Street, St. Albert THE OWNERS

Kaylen & Kaylan Como (yeah, they think it’s confusing, too) THEIR PASSION

Pairing local, seasonal food with great wine and great people THE MENU

Seasonal, local ingredients with Spanish and French influences Tapas, Small & Large plates, Fresh pasta, Daily entrées SPECIALTY OF THE HOUSE

House-Made Charcuterie: All the charcuterie is made, cured, smoked and aged in house

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“When we first opened, our focus was on tapas-inspired food. What we’re really focused on now is local. It wasn’t until about a-year-and-a-half ago that it really opened our eyes when someone asked, ‘Where do you get your food from?’ I couldn’t answer the question. We got it through a large distributor, but I couldn’t trace it back to where it really came from.

We just decided right then that that wasn’t right. When we have all these farmers around here who work really hard to produce food, why aren’t we using them?

Now we really focus on local food and on making everything in house. It’s changed the whole experience.”

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“My wife and I were here for dinner one night, and we just loved this place— everything about it. We came back a few weeks later in January, and it was locked up. As we walked away, we jokingly said, ‘Ha!—We should buy this place.’ And, yeah (laughing), in March we owned it.”

“We have great suppliers. People like Eric and Michelle from Untamed Feast. They’re in a lot, and we try to support them whenever we can. Community’s a big deal. Relationships are a big deal. I watch Sunday football games with my D’Arcy’s Meat sales rep. They’re more than just business relationships now. They’re friendships.”

“We used to keep our charcuterie in the back, but now we brought it out front to show people that it’s made here.

Sliced-to-order is one thing, but in a lot of restaurants that still means store-bought. We do it all right here. We just did a Guinness salami—stuff that maybe you haven’t seen before.

I want our chefs to be creative and try new things. Otherwise they’re gonna lose their inspiration. You know, if it fails it fails. It’s part of the process. If we’re not taking risks and having fun back there, our customers won’t be having the best experience they can out here.”

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ALL Together Now One-pot meals to the rescue

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says that family mealtime is easy as pie, probably picked one up from the deli. Between hectic schedules and dishes that don’t wash themselves, sitting down together is no small feat. To help you out, we’re sharing a few of our favourite one-pot meals. From baked eggs to Korean chicken stew, there’s a little something for everyone. What there won’t be? A pile of pots and pans to clean.

Sometimes, that’s an even sweeter treat than dessert. Happy mealtime.

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Chicken Pot Pie with Sage & Chestnut Pastry

You’re exactly one dunk of toast away from wondering where this recipe’s been all your life. Perfect for a weeknight supper (or a wicked hangover). Spicier versions are affectionately known as “eggs in hell.”

Love pot pie but never have the leftovers to make it? Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the deli. We did, and it couldn’t have made a more delicious pie.

3 tbsp butter or extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp smoked paprika (hot if you like) 1 can (28 oz) whole, peeled Italian tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 4–5 eggs Feta cheese (optional) Fresh parsley (to garnish)

Preheat your oven to 400˚F. Warm your butter or olive oil in a medium-sized, ovenproof pan over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic, fennel and paprika. Let the flavours infuse and marry for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes (including the juice) to the pan, and break them apart using the back of a fork. Let the sauce simmer, and stir occasionally until it’s slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Create 4 or 5 indents in the tomato sauce to cradle the eggs. Crack an egg into each indent, dot the sauce with crumbles of feta, then transfer the pan to the heated oven. Bake until the egg whites are set and the yolks are runny (10 or 12 minutes).

Season the eggs with salt and a generous amount of freshly cracked pepper. Garnish with parsley, and serve with a gigantic stack of grilled bread.

4 tbsp butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onions (or leeks) 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 3 cups leftover cooked chicken or turkey, shredded 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup flour (for thickening) 3 cups chicken stock (low sodium, if you like) 1/4 tsp turmeric Salt and pepper to taste Fresh thyme to taste For the pastry 400 g store-bought puff pastry 1 cup roasted and peeled chestnuts 3 sprigs of fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped 1 egg, beaten with a pinch of salt

Preheat your oven to 375˚F. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, and then add the onions, carrots and celery. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to turn translucent (about 5 minutes).

Stir in the shredded chicken and the frozen peas, and give it all a good mix. Next, sprinkle in the flour, and stir until it’s completely incorporated. Let the flour cook for 1 minute, and then pour in the chicken stock. Stir and let simmer over medium heat. Once the sauce begins to thicken and bubble up (about 5 minutes), add the turmeric, salt, pepper and thyme. Turn off the heat, and pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

On a floured surface, roll your puff pastry into a rectangle that’s double the size of your baking dish.

Crumble the chestnuts over one-half of the pastry, and sprinkle with the fresh sage. Fold the other half of the pastry over the chestnuts and sage to cover, and gently roll the pastry into a rectangle big enough to cover your baking dish. Drape your pastry over the pie filling, and tuck the sides into the dish. Gently score the pastry with a series of diagonal cuts (vents), and brush with your beaten egg. Bake for 40 minutes or until the pastry is puffy and golden.

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Scalloped Turnips & Sweet Potatoes Okay, this one’s not technically an entire meal. But it’s so darned good, it may as well be the only thing on the table.

Spicy Thai Curry Noodle Soup If your idea of comfort involves a bowl of slurpable noodles, you’re 15 minutes away from happiness. For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken stock with vegetable broth. Delish.

3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped 1–2 tbsp red curry paste 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 onion, minced 4 cups chicken broth 3 cups coconut milk 7 oz rice noodles Salt to taste Fresh cilantro, scallions, Thai basil and red chilies (to garnish)

Place the garlic, ginger and curry paste in a small food processor, add the coconut oil and blend until it turns into a paste. Transfer the paste to a large pot, add your minced onion and gently fry the mixture over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pot.

Next, add the coconut milk, bring to a simmer and add salt to taste. Then simply place the uncooked noodles in the simmering broth, and let them soften. When the noodles are tender, ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with cilantro, scallions, basil and red chilies.

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2 cloves of garlic, peeled and cut in half Unsalted butter, for greasing the baking dish 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 3–4 large yellow potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (we used purple ones!)

5 small turnips, peeled and thinly sliced 6 sage leaves, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 oz finely grated Fontina cheese

Preheat your oven to 400˚F. Take 2 of your freshly peeled garlic halves, and rub them all over the inside of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Next, grease the dish with unsalted butter, and set aside.

In a large pot, bring the milk and cream to a simmer with the remaining garlic halves and the thyme. Once simmering, turn off the heat, cover and let infuse for 30 minutes. Strain to remove the garlic and thyme.

Arrange the potatoes and turnips in the baking dish in colourful rows. Carefully add the hot milk mixture, and sprinkle with chopped sage.

Season generously with a sprinkling of salt and some freshly cracked pepper. Top with the grated Fontina, and bake for 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.

Spicy Korean Chicken Stew We’re not kidding. This one will make you sweat. Spicy, succulent and verging on addictive.

You should probably make it right now.

1 chicken cut into pieces, skin removed (we used legs and thighs) 2–3 cups sea kelp stock 5 large carrots, peeled and cut into large bite-sized chunks 1 onion, diced 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large bite-sized chunks 2 Korean green chilies, seeded and chopped (to garnish) 3 scallions, chopped (to garnish) For the seasoning paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 5 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp Korean chili paste 2 tbsp Korean chili flakes 2 tbsp rice wine 1 tbsp oyster flavoured sauce 1 tbsp honey 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger

Mix the seasoning paste ingredients together in a large bowl, add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside while you make your sea kelp stock.

To make the sea kelp stock, place a hand-sized piece of dried sea kelp (kombu) in a medium pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Discard the sea kelp.

Place the chicken in a large braising pan or deep skillet. Pour the sea kelp stock over the chicken just to cover. Bring the stock to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Add the carrots and onion, stir, cover and let simmer for another 10 minutes. Add the potatoes, stir again, cover and let simmer 10 to 15 minutes more.

Remove the lid, and let the sauce gently bubble and thicken over medium heat. When the sauce is the thickness you like, it’s ready to dish up. Simply garnish with scallions and green chilies, and serve with rice.

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Salad Roll Bowl Finally, a “salad roll� that’s as easy to make as it is to eat. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Even better topped with grilled shrimp or pork.

1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts 7 oz rice vermicelli 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked 2 carrots, julienned 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and julienned 1/2 orange pepper, cut into strips 1/2 red pepper, cut into strips 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 3 scallions, chopped 2 tbsp chopped mint 2 tbsp chopped basil For the dressing 1/2 cup (or less) soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tsp sriracha 2 tsp honey 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil Juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp sesame seeds (to garnish)

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Lightly toast the peanuts in a small pan over medium heat, and set aside. Whisk together the dressing in a small bowl, and set that aside, too.

Cook the rice vermicelli according to package instructions, then drain and rinse it with cold water.

In a serving bowl, gently toss the vermicelli with the vegetables and herbs. Add the dressing, toss again and garnish with sesame seeds and dry-roasted peanuts. t8n

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Things to do, watch, hear and see this February Exhibits Wus’kwiy/Waskway: From Berry Baskets to Souvenirs The Musée Héritage Museum is pleased to be working with guest curators Bill and Michelle Tracy on this exhibition. Birch bark artifacts from the Royal Alberta Museum, the Tracy Collection and other private collections highlight the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the First Peoples of North America in a diversity of art forms seldom seen together.

Date: Exhibition runs January 27 to April 12 IMAGE FROM WUS’KWIY/WASKWAY, COURTESY OF BILL AND MICHELLE TRACY

Location: Musée Héritage Museum, St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street

For more info: phone 780-459-1528 or visit MuseeHeritage.ca

Proximities Canadian intermedia artist, Alysha Creighton, produces evocative works that consider the connectedness, disconnection, intimacy and tension between people. Proximities, a series of site specific video installation works, offers an experiential art encounter, addressing social interconnectedness, as well as technology and how it can alter human interaction.

Artist: Alysha Creighton Date: February 5 to 28 Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, 19 Perron Street For more info: phone 780-460-4310 or email jennyw@artsandheritage.ca.

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movies, you’re not alone. And what better day to indulge than Valentine’s.

If you don’t already have an all-time fave, we’re hoping you might find one on this list. Some will make you laugh, others cry—a few might even have you blushing. Take a look.

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Amélie (R) Comedy/Romance Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet Stars Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Yolande Moreau

(500) Days of Summer (PG13) Comedy/Drama/Romance Directed by Marc Webb Stars Zooey Deschanel, Joseph GordonLevitt, Geoffrey Arend

Before Sunrise (R) Drama/Romance Directed by Richard Linklater Stars Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Andrea Eckert

Like Crazy (PG13) Drama/Romance Directed by Drake Doremus Stars Felicity Jones, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence

Big Fish (PG13) Adventure/Drama/Fantasy Directed by Tim Burton Stars Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange

Love Songs (18A) Drama/Musical/Romance Directed by Christophe Honoré Stars Ludivine Sagnier, Louis Garrel, Clotilde Hesme

Crazy Stupid Love (PG13) Comedy/Drama/Romance Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa Stars Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone

Once (R) Drama/Music/Romance Directed by John Carney Stars Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh

Music and Lyrics (PG13) Comedy/Music/Romance Directed by Marc Lawrence Stars Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore

Paris, je t’aime (R) Comedy/Drama/Romance Features an anthology of 18 short films set in Paris Stars Natalie Portman, Juliette Binoche, Gérard Depardieu, Gaspard Ulliel, Steve Buscemi

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may wander, our infatuation with celebrities seems stronger than ever. And who better to divulge the details tha n the celebrities themselves. From movie stars to acclaimed editors, everyone seems to be writing. Those who aren’t, are being written about. Here are a few you might enjoy.

John Wayne: The Life and Legend, by Scott Eyman, Simon & Schuster This biography traces Wayne’s life from childhood to stardom and explores the relationships and business affairs that made him a hero to one generation and a villain to another.

A Lotus Grows in the Mud, by Goldie Hawn & Wendy Holden, GP Putnam’s Sons This bestselling autobiography leaves no doubt that Hawn is far more dynamic than she plays. Light, easy reading but with a depth and compelling insight about life, negotiating a career and being a woman.

Floating Worlds: The Letters of Edward Gorey & Peter F. Neumeyer, Edited by Peter F. Neumeyer, Pomegranate Letter-writers and Edward Gorey fans will not be disappointed by this extraordinary collection of letters, postcards and stunningly illustrated envelopes that tell the story of Gorey’s friendship with his editor Peter Neumeyer.

Perfect Pairings for Classic Takeout

I’LL DRINK TO THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU opted out of

cooking dinner is no reason to opt out of a great drink. So keep the instant gratification flowing. To help, we asked Jeff and Karem Halaby of Lacombe Park Spirits to pick us some perfect pairings for these takeout classics. Here’s what they had to say.

Pad Thai — It’s always a safe choice to pair something spicy with something slightly sweet, such as a Riesling or a dry Gewürztraminer. But a particularly fantastic pairing for Pad Thai is a beer with some malty sweetness. Even if your preference is for lots of hops, look for a beer with just enough sweetness to push back against it.

Jeff’s picks: Smashberry White $19.99 (USA), Estrella Damm Lemon $3.50 Karem’s picks: Andreas Bender Kulina Riesling $19.99 (Germany), Green Flash West Coast IPA $10.50 (4-pk) Burritos — Whether it’s bean or chipotle pork, a burrito or fajita pairs well with a dry Rosé or a Pinot Grigio that’s fruit-driven but not sweet. For lighter dishes, like fish tacos, try a Muscadet or a beer that’s clean tasting and won’t overpower light, bright flavours.

Jeff’s pick for a bold dish: Dal Cero Pinot Grigio Ramato $19.99 (Italy) Karem’s pick for a bold dish: Grimbergen Double Ambreé $19.99 (6-pk) Jeff’s pick for a mild dish: Lucky Buddha $18.99 (6-pk)

Karem’s pick for a mild dish: Calona Vineyards Sovereign Opal $14.99 (Canada) Fried Chicken — Fried chicken begs for a high-acidity beverage to cut through all that delicious deep-fried goodness. So a crisp and bright sparkling wine, like Cava (or Champagne!), is a great choice. Another option, if you love your salty with your sweet, is to try a Riesling or even a Sauvignon Blanc.

Jeff’s picks: Michelle Sparkling Brut $16.99 (USA), Harp Lager $12.50 (6-pk) Karem’s picks: Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc $17.99 (New Zealand), Fuller’s Organic Honey Dew $4.99 Pizza — No surprises here. Chianti and pizza (especially a salty one) are a great match.

The high acidity and medium body will cut through the richness of the cheese and make room for that all-important third or fourth slice.

Jeff’s picks: Dal Cero Montecchiesi Sangiovese $20.99 (Italy), Krombacher Pilsner $15.99 (6-pk)

Karem’s picks: El Petit Bonhomme (Spain) $15.99, Anchor Steam Beer $17.99 (6-pk) Burgers & Fries — For a classic beef burger, you can’t go wrong with a smoky Syrah or a peppery Zinfandel. If it’s a beer you’re craving, try a full-bodied one that won’t get run over by bold sauces and condiments.

Jeff’s picks: H3 Cabernet Sauvignon (USA) $26.99, Dos Equis XX Amber Ale $16.99 (6-pk) Karem’s picks: Matisses Carmenere (Chile) $17.99, Stone Brewing Co. Arrogant Bastard Ale $9.50 Pho — Navigating your way through a menu of seemingly endless pho can be difficult, but pairing a drink with it isn’t. Start and finish with a Thai beer—icy cold, perfectly carbonated, no glass required.

Jeff’s picks: Singha $16.99 (6-pk) Karem’s picks: Chang $15.99 (6-pk) t8n

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Then & Now

THE BRUIN INN THEN & NOW

BY DAWN VALENTINE OF VINTAGE ST. ALBERT

Did You Know? Architect William G. Blakey also designed some recognizable Edmonton buildings: Central Masonic Temple, Garneau Theatre, the old Edmonton Journal building and the Christ Church in Oliver.

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and St. A nne Streets in St. Albert have been a bustling social hub since the end of the 19th century. It’s been home to banks, general stores, the post office, the fire department and, of course, the Bruin Inn—the third hotel to be built on that northwest corner. From its beginnings as a beer parlour and café to its unsightly purple ending, the Bruin Inn has always lived up to its boisterous reputation. Here is a glimpse at the highlights.

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1880s In 1885, the St. Albert Hotel was built on the site where the Bruin Inn would eventually stand.

The hotel was destroyed by fire in February of 1899 but was rebuilt four months later.

1900s St. Albert was becoming a popular place for city dwellers to enjoy recreational activities on Big Lake and the Sturgeon River.

In 1916, prohibition came to Alberta, partly causing the demise of the Royal Hotel, which stood on the opposite corner of the rebuilt St. Albert Hotel.

1920s In 1924, prohibition ends in Alberta, prompting a rush on liquor permits.

Gender-segregated public drinking became law in 1927, reportedly due to rowdy behaviour. Being a rural area, St. Albert dodged this provincial legislation.

The rebuilt St. Albert Hotel was purchased by the Northwest Brewing Company in 1928.

Within months, it too was destroyed by fire.

Without hesitation, Peter McKay, a salesman for the Northwest Brewing Company, hired Edmonton architect William G. Blakey to design a new hotel in California Mission style. Local contractor Thomas Ingram was to be the builder.

The price tag was $30,000.

The company’s distinctive Bruin Beer became the inspiration for the new hotel’s name: the Bruin Inn. Their slogan was “Drink Northwest Beer—it’s a Bear!”

In January 1929, the Edmonton Bulletin described the newly opened lodging as “the last word in comfort and luxury. There is a 24-hour service of electric light [...] while hot and cold water is continuously on tap.” (Notwithstanding having to use an outhouse!)

Upstairs were 16 guest rooms.

Ice blocks for chilling food and beverages were brought in from the river next door.

1940s & 50s The Bruin Inn became the place to share a drink. There were separate entrances for men and women, but they essentially led into the same room.

In 1971, fire caused extensive damage in the Bruin’s upstairs rooms.

In July 2000, after 71 years, the Bruin Inn was demolished.

1980s & 90s

NOW

During the Oilers’ Stanley Cup reign in the 1980s, former St. Albert Saint Mark Messier would bring the cup to the Bruin Inn to celebrate his roots.

A commercial centre was built on the site in 2001, in the same Mission style honouring the Bruin. Ric’s Grill was the first tenant slated for the new building, and it anchored the corner for over 10 years. Other cafés and shops filled the building, and today it is home to Blue Rare Steak & Bar, Cranky’s Bike Shop and Vinyl Rock Café. t8n

The bar had a Wild West theme in 1993, and a large fibreglass bear was placed on the roof. The bear disappeared in the latter part of the decade but was found by chance in an Edmonton antique store in 2013. It is now proudly in the possession of the Musée Héritage Museum.

The building endured additions and renovations, and in 1948, the tavern was expanded to accommodate the 600 people who came through its doors.

The building went through many incarnations in the 80s and 90s: Amnesia’s and Total Recall (nightclubs), Desperado Saloon and in the end was a crumbling, purple version of its former self.

The Bruin’s coffee shop was also a gathering place, as much for the homemade food as for the good-natured personnel.

THE END OF AN ERA

1960s & 70s It wasn’t until 1967 that men and women were once again allowed to drink together in bar rooms in the rest of the province.

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Despite efforts from the city and a group called Save Our Bruin, the province deemed the iconic structure (all but the façade) unworthy of historical designation. Although part of the façade was removed with the intention of using it on the new building, it is unclear if this actually happened.

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QUICK TIPS FOR BETTER PICS “SQUEEZE IN FOR a picture! ” Ah,

BEST FACE FORWARD

Stand at a 45-degree angle

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yes. The five most dreaded words to hear on a day when your hair looks like you might have blown it dry with a hurricane and you’re wearing the shirt you forgot had mustard stains.

Even on a great day, squeezing in for a picture is hard to do well. In fact, it’s a skill. And with Instagram becoming such a large part of our work and play, it’s a useful skill at that. To help you with the basics, here are some quick tips for better pics, starting with your feet.

Feet

Shoulders

General Tips

Stand at a 45-degree angle to the camera— This will slim down your waistline and flatter every figure.

Know your angles—Your shoulders are probably the widest part of your body, so standing square to the camera makes you look wider. If that isn’t your goal, turn your shoulders at a 45-degree angle to the camera.

If strong shoulders are what you’re after, stay squared off.

Avoid artificial overhead lighting—Chances are you’re already not a fan of this light, but it’s especially unflattering for pictures and will cast harsh shadows on your face.

Avoid flat even feet—For a natural body position that the camera will like, stand with one leg back, keep your weight on that back foot and bend your front knee slightly.

Cross your ankles—If you can’t avoid being shot head-on, cross your ankles (especially if you’re standing). This will make your legs look longer and your hips narrower. It also makes a more casual shot.

Hips Turn your hips away from the camera— Whatever is closest to the camera looks largest; whatever’s farthest away looks smallest.

So avoid keeping your hips squared. You can narrow your hips and midsection even more by standing with your weight on your back foot and giving your front leg a little bend.

Add a subtle arch to your back for an even better line.

Chin & Head Do the turtle—Pushing your chin slightly forward and down will strengthen your jawline, minimize a double chin and make your eyes appear bigger. So as a rule, always think chin forward and down. You’ll feel silly doing it, but no one but you will notice, and your pictures will look great.

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Hands Photograph hands from a side angle—The tops of hands do not photograph well. In fact, even the nicest ones look a little bloated and artificial when photographed in that position (just think of all the engagement ring photos you’ve seen on Facebook). For the best pose, keep your hands soft and relaxed, and create some side angles.

Keep nervous hands busy—If you can’t manage relaxed, keep your hands occupied and firm. Hold your coffee cup, your pen, cross your arms, whatever is appropriate for the situation.

Remember, your hands and fingers are often giveaways to how the rest of your body is feeling, so give them a little shake to help loosen up.

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Know your angles—Avoid being photographed from an angle lower than eye level.

Eye level or slightly above is best. It lengthens your neck and shows off your eyes.

Crop those pictures—Your smartphone’s cropping tool can be your best friend. The best place to crop is at your narrowest points: your waist or just above the knees.

Relax!—The better you feel, the better you’ll look. So take a breath, relax and let your confidence shine through. t8n

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That’s as easy as placing your hands on your hips. Even better is placing your hands on your waist where you are narrowest.

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BO.TOX (n.)

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at a celebrity tabloid in the last five years, you’re familiar with the word Botox. But even though its name is a familiar part of our everyday lexicon, many of us aren’t really sure what Botox is. To help demystify it, here are a few notes about its common uses and what it’s made from.

What is it?

Botox is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, called botulinum toxin. Although the general public uses the term Botox to refer to all products that utilize botulinum toxin, the toxin is also found in products that go by these brand names: Dysport, Myobloc and Xeomin.

How does it work?

Botulinum toxin blocks certain chemical signals from the nerves to the muscles—mostly signals that cause muscles to contract. Small, diluted amounts of the botulinum toxin is injected into specific muscles so that the muscles can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften.

What has it been used to treat?

Although Botox is best-known to the masses for its ability to reduce the appearance of some facial wrinkles, it is also used medically to treat certain muscular conditions, such as chronic migraines, excessive sweating, repetitive neck spasms, overactive bladders and uncontrollable blinking.

How does it work on wrinkles?

The botulinum toxin temporarily relaxes the facial muscles that cause wrinkles, such as crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead furrows.

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Wrinkles caused by sun damage and gravity will not respond to Botox.

How is the cosmetic procedure performed?

The botulinum toxin is injected with a needle into specific muscles. The number of injections needed is determined by the extent of the area being treated.

Does it hurt?

Most people easily tolerate the discomfort of the injection. But there are creams, sprays and injections to numb the skin beforehand.

No anesthesia is required.

How long does it last?

It generally takes 3 to 7 days for the botulinum toxin to take effect. Depending on the problem being treated, the effect may last between 3 and 12 months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear.

Are there side effects?

The most common side effects reported after cosmetic treatments of Botox include bruising or swelling at the injection site, numbness, muscle twitching, headaches and flu-like symptoms.

Other side effects, caused by the botulinum toxin spreading to adjacent tissues, include dry eyes or excessive tearing, droopy eyelids and droopy or cockeyed eyebrows.

There is also the risk that the botulinum toxin may spread to other parts of the body and cause botulism-like symptoms, such as vision problems, difficulty swallowing or speaking, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing and general muscle weakness all over the body. t8n

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any condition, medical or cosmetic.

T8N has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical or cosmetic treatments.

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