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Cover Story Brianne Urzada

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Living Your Healthiest Lifestyle

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Travel Column Dale Strawford

Holly Barker

In this Issue

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Graphic Designer & MAGAZINE COORDINATOR Courtney Larson courtney@getcompass.ca

15 Fun facts about hair

Hair column by Joy Amistad

16 cool beauty finds

Beauty column by Sara Lindsay

Editor Jenn Smith Nelson jennsn@myaccess.ca

Photographer Cover Story Kiriako Iatridis kiriako.ca

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Account Executives Don Hahn (306) 536 8478 don@getcompass.ca

24 Design Matters

James Huber (306) 536 1995 james@getcompass.ca

27 health & Wellness

Cheryl Kirkness cheryl@momsandmunchkins.ca Sara Lindsay info@saralindsay.ca Michelle Strawford strawfords@live.ca Dale Strawford streeha@gmail.com Joy Amistad carmeljoyamistad@gmail.com Holly Barker Holly.Barker@anytimefitness.com

Darren Eiswerth (306) 551 3076 Darren@getcompass.ca Bonnie Kehler (306) 535 5154 bonnie@getcompass.ca

Gary Weisbrodt gjconstructs@mac.com

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Fashion column by Michelle Strawford

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Moms And Munchkins

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Note from our

Editor

“ Vu l n e r a b i l i t y i s t h e birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”

- Brené Brown This month’s cover story on Brianne Urzada has me thinking a lot about bravery and vulnerability.

I find it so interesting how so often; these two very different states of being go hand in hand.

Photo by Kiriako Iatridis

Sometimes we are put into situations where being brave is our only option. We move forward facing fears and living the best life we can.

And, bravery almost always requires the ability to let go and relinquish control – to be vulnerable.

Letting go and trusting can be very difficult for many.

Do you find yourself in this position from time to time? I sure do and it seems the universe knows I need practice in this area, as I’m tested often.

Are you able to let people see the side of you that is vulnerable?

I think vulnerability can be beautiful. And that it speaks to one’s character when they allow people in, to see them for who they are.

I think you will agree that Urzada’s story, along with the amazing images taken by my good friend, Kiriako atridis certainly demonstrate that being vulnerable is being brave and there is so much beauty in that.

Jenn Smith Nelson

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A v i s u a l j o u r n e y t h r o ug h c a n c e r

By Jessica Reimer “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”

These words were made famous by Swiss-born psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, a National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee whose pioneering research on death and dying and fivestage model of grief is still taught and celebrated today.

In her groundbreaking book On Death and Dying, Kübler-Ross proposes that human beings respond to grief – in particular, death and bereavement – by progressing through a five-stage cycle that includes denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. She acknowledged that no two people process or experience grief in the same way and incorporated the concept of individuality into her model. Rather than expecting someone to proceed through each stage in a structured, linear fashion, the stages are meant to serve as benchmarks that individuals experience in a manner suited to their personality and circumstance.

kin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer originating in the white blood cells. This diagnosis came mere months after her marriage to husband Eric and her receipt of both a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina.

“The diagnosis was a big interruption for me,” says Urzada. “Eric and I were in the midst of building a home and a life together. I felt overwhelmed, but I knew I couldn’t invest any negative energy into the situation. I couldn’t afford those feelings; I just had to keep moving forward.”

Given the elevated risk of cancer cells migrating to other organs in her body, Urzada immediately underwent a battery of assessments and was placed on an aggressive treatment plan. Over the course of approximately three months, Urzada completed six rounds of chemotherapy intended to deplete her white blood cell count. Symptoms and side effects ranged from weight and hair loss to nerve pain, hot flashes, fatigue and vomiting.

“I didn’t know what to expect,” says Urzada of the effects chemotherapy would have on her body. “All I knew was that what would make me better would first have to make me sick.”

I didn’t know what to expect, all I knew was that what would make me better would first have to make me sick. - Brianne Urzada For example, while some may find themselves “stuck” in a particular phase for extended periods of time, others may move sporadically between stages or skip stages altogether. Ultimately, though, the hope and intent is that the process as a whole is viewed as an opportunity for growth and a means through which one reaches a place of love and acceptance.

Since its debut in 1969, the model has been adapted to accommodate all forms of illness, trauma and other significant life changes. For two Regina-based creatives – artist Brianne Urzada and professional photographer Kiriako atridis – KüblerRoss’s model became the inspiration for Five 5tages (http:// www.fivestages.org/), an art exhibit and fundraising project depicting Urzada’s experiences with cancer.

“To me, Kübler-Ross’s five stages are about coming to terms with personal trauma,” she says. “There is no “right” way to go through those stages; you simply address and accept your emotions as they come.”

In April 2013, Urzada was diagnosed with stage three Hodg-

Urzada, who has always maintained a commitment to fitness and healthy, balanced living, admitted that there were days she felt cheated by her diagnosis. Despite what she called her “down days,” she found endless strength and support in nature, her church, and her friends, family and husband.

“Health has always been such a primary focus in my life,” she shares. “I found that spending time outdoors and surrounding myself by the people I cared about was a huge stress relief. I am fortunate to be part of an incredibly supportive community.” atridis approached Urzada about a possible collaboration in the days after her fourth round of chemotherapy. The two had worked together on many occasions in the past: Urzada as a model and atridis her photographer. Over the years, their relationship evolved from colleagues to lifelong friends.

“It was shortly after my father passed away from large cell lung cancer that Brianne received her cancer diagnosis,” says atridis.

“I decided to reach out to her and suggest a way of documenting her journey through treatment. I came across Kübler-Ross’s

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denial

anger five stages while doing research one day, and once Brianne said she was on board, things really got moving.”

“In the back of my mind, I always knew I wanted to document my experience but I wasn’t sure how,” says Urzada. “I thought Kübler-Ross’s five stages was a good fit because people can also relate to emotions like denial, depression or acceptance in ways that aren’t necessarily related to cancer.”

Once the concept for the shoot was in place, both artists agreed that a dark and stormy aesthetic would help bring their vision of raw, powerful and profound images to life. For a previous collaboration, atridis had custom-built a rain machine and proposed incorporating this as part of the Five 5tages project. However, given Urzada’s compromised immune system, extra measures had to be taken to ensure her comfort and safety.

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“Typically, when I use [the rain machine], the models and I work with cold water,” explains Kiriako. “Because Brianne was still recovering from her chemo treatments, though, we knew that this would not be a possibility and that we needed a heated space where we could run the machine using hot water. I contacted a client of mine – Redhead Equipment – about the possibility of using their airplane hangar as a venue and they were happy to donate the space.”

depression Urzada described the photo shoot experience as intimate, emotional and a memorable part of her treatment journey.

“Maybe it comes from my background in education, but I’m a big believer in process over product,” she shares. “Throughout

a cc e p ta n c e tion of the ‘Depression’ print.

The Five 5tages exhibit ran over three days at the end of March, with the opening night reserved for close friends and family and the following two days open to the public. Both Urzada and

It’s almost impossible to throw a rock and not hit someone who has been affected by cancer. Brianne’s strength and vulnerability throughout the process resulted in some very powerful images that I believe a lot of people can and will relate to. - Kiriako Iatridis my treatment, I made a point of focusing on the process – how I was conducting myself, how I treated myself and others – above the end result. These images are a reflection of that process, of how I felt on good days and bad.”

The Five 5tages exhibit consists of five 60-inch, black-and-white portraits, each depicting a different phase of Kübler-Ross’s grief cycle. The images, rich with detail and texture, are compelling both individually and when viewed together as a representation of the journey through grief. Urzada – a talented artist herself – also chose to paint and include a colourful self-portrait adapta-

atridis shared their delight at the community’s overwhelmingly positive response and wished to give credit to the many local businesses that came together to make the event a reality.

All proceeds from Five 5tages are being split between two charities: the Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF; http://www.hrf. sk.ca/) and the Allan Blair Cancer Centre (http://www.saskcancer.ca/allan-blair-cancer-centre.aspx). Proceeds received by the HRF will be put toward replacing the presently outdated cryotome unit housed at the Regina General Hospital. This machine, which allows for quick decision-making during surgery by flash

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freezing tissue for immediate analysis, will ensure more reliable and accurate cancer diagnoses. Proceeds donated to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre will support patient comfort needs, ranging from the provision of food items to blankets, lodge fees, wigs and treatment chairs.

“We chose to divide our proceeds between these two worthy causes because we felt it was important to address both the medical and the more humanistic sides of treatment,” she explains. “I want to thank everyone who came out to the Five 5tages exhibit and provided their support – financial, moral or otherwise.”

Early on in her journey with cancer, Urzada made the decision to be both open and honest about her experiences. That she was willing bare both her body and soul for the Five 5tages project is testament to her dedication to providing an unfiltered look at what life with cancer can be like and how it can affect those around you.

“It’s almost impossible to throw a rock and not hit someone who has been affected by cancer,” says atridis. “Brianne’s strength and vulnerability throughout the process resulted in some very powerful images that I believe a lot of people can and will relate to. This was definitely a photo shoot that I will never forget.”

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After her sixth and final treatment, Urzada’s oncologist declared her in remission; she maintains this status to this day. She and Eric are expecting their first child in May. When asked about how the adjustment process has been to an entirely new set of bodily changes, Urzada responded enthusiastically and with palpable gratitude.

“Eric and I knew we wanted a family, so this baby is truly a little blessing for us,” she says. “We are excited to start a new chapter in our lives. I think that Five 5tages brought a lot of really important closure for me in terms of my experiences with cancer.”

Prints of all images included in the Five 5tages project will be available for online purchase at http://www.fivestages.org/ until July 2015. The Five 5tages website also contains information about the project, the Allan Blair Cancer Centre, and the Hospitals of Regina foundation.

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Fun Facts About Hair

By Joy Amistad from Visions Salon and Spa, Saskatoon You cut it, you fuss over it, you despair about it and then you drench it with water, blast it with hot air and cover it in products.

But have you ever really thought about it?

Did you know, for example, that when you switch hair product, your hair needs time to adjust? In the first few days after switching, you might find that you are experiencing a bit of hair loss.

It’s perfectly natural and nothing to worry about. Here are a few other interesting and fun hair facts that you may not have known about your locks: 1. It’s strong. A full head of hair is strong enough to support up to 10-12 tonnes. That’s the equivalent of two elephants!

2. There’s a lot of it! The average person’s head of hair contains around 100,000 to 150,000 strands of hair; so stop worrying if you see one or two on your hairbrush.

9. Who first started removing unwanted hair? The Egyptians.

10. XieQiuping of China, has the world’s longest hair. She started to grow her locks from the age of 13 and was added to Guinness World records; her hair measured over 5 m (over 18 ft).

11. 6 entire days a year is spent on hair care! In average, women spend about 3 hours a week washing, blow-drying and styling their hair, which totals over 6 entire days in a year.

12. Losing 25-150 hairs a day? No worries, it’s normal! Everyone sheds from 25 to 150 strands of hair every day. It’s normal. Your hair renews, it regrows.

There you have it. Twelve interesting and fun hair facts that you probably didn’t know about your locks!

Happy hair days!

3. It’s everywhere. Hair grows not just on your head, but nearly everywhere over your body. The only place that it doesn’t – is on the soles of your feet, your lips, your eyelids and the palms of your hands. The average human being has about 5 million hair follicles all over their body.

4. It’s growing. No surprise to find out that hair grows, but did you know that it grows at the rate of 0.04 mm per day on average, that makes about 1.2 cm (or 0.5 inches) every month? Also, in a warm climate hair grows faster that in cold one.

5. It re-grows. Every time a hair falls out it will re-grow and does this up to twenty times in a lifetime.

6. It grows fast. Your hair is the second fastest growing tissue in your body. The only thing that beats it is bone marrow.

7. Hair is like a hat. Ever wondered why we have hair on our head? Our head is one of the few places on our body where we have no fat layer to keep us warm, so our hair is there to keep us warm during those frosty months of the year.

8. Hair is elastic when wet. Wet hair can stretch by up to 30% without being damaged.

Joy Amistad is a passionate hairstylist who originated in Vancouver and has continued to develop her talent by further training not only in Vancouver, but as well as Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Miami and is now residing in Saskatoon. Her extended training has furthered her knowledge in precision cuts, hair colours and up styling. Hair is a fashion industry that is continually changing and growing; she truly values the importance of continually upgrading and enhancing her skills. She doesn’t believe hair dressing is just a job, it’s her passion. Joy is a stylist at Visions Salon and Spa in Saskatoon.

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COOL beauty FINDS

By Sara Lindsay

EGYPTIAN MAGIC I’m always on the hunt for beautiful, innovative beauty finds, and on a recent trip to the UK, I was reminded of a product that I had known about when I was living there. I was shopping in one of my favourite shops, Liberty of London and there it was!

Egyptian Magic is an all purpose balm that is used for almost anything from a daily face moisturizer to a lip balm or cuticle cream, and is also fantastic for cracked heels, dry elbows and eczema. It’s even great as a diaper rash cream.

Don’t let the basic packaging fool you. This natural balm is a powerhouse of nutrients and moisture. With a short list of only six natural ingredients: olive oil, royal jelly, honey, beeswax, bee pollen and propolis extract, this is a wonderful and healthy option for skin care. Our clients have been slathering it from head to toe, and reporting excellent results!

ILIA BEAUTY “Somebody once said to me, that because it’s organic it’s good for you, and it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work as well as the mainstream stuff - I intend to change their mind.” - Sasha Plavsic Sasha founded Ilia Beauty in 2011, with the intention to create healthy organic beauty products with a gorgeous contemporary esthetic. Ilia has quickly become a favourite colour line in some of the most beautiful shops in the world. It is gluten free, dairy free, certified organic and cruelty free. The colours and textures are simply stunning and you can feel good about putting these products on your skin.

RMS BEAUTY Makeup artist Rose-Marie Swift has been a makeup artist for over 20 years and her work has been featured in Vogue, Elle and many other magazines. She’s Gisele Bundchen and Miranda Kerr’s makeup

artist and has done campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Victoria’s Secret and many others.

However, her passion is her line of organic healthy cosmetics. It is gluten, GMO, soy and nano free, and is not tested on animals.

Rose-Marie wanted to create a product that is free of dangerous ingredients but will also heal and nourish the skin.

The colours and textures are incredible and multi-use, which is a feature I love. The packaging is all made of recyclable glass and aluminum, and is absolutely gorgeous!

LASH CONTROL Although this isn’t a new find for us, it’s definitely a cool find! We had this line in the past and are re-introducing it to our guests. YouTube makeup artist Wayne Goss was recently raving about this line and we now have it back in store. Lash Control is a revolutionary concept of mascara that you control. With a squeezable tube, you can control how much or how little product you want on the wand, depending on the effect you desire. Squeeze a lot for a natural look and squeeze a little for a dramatic look. It comes in a volume formula, a lengthening formula and also a clear formula for very natural, glossy lashes and can also be used as a brow set.

We are very proud to announce that we have brought all of these lines to Sara Lindsay Makeup Studio, and look forward to you experiencing these wonderful products.

We now offer lash extensions, gel polish manicures and pedicures in studio with Lyndsay. Leah offers full Aveda and Unite hair services in studio. I offer private makeup lessons for any woman wishing to update or change her look, or just wanting to learn how to apply her own makeup.

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Originally from Canada, and having spent many years of her career in the United Kingdom, Sara Lindsay is a professional makeup artist, with training from some of London’s top fashion academies. Having had the opportunity to work with some of Britain’s top artists, Sara brings an edge to her hometown of Regina.

Sara’s professional experience includes runway work, editorial spreads, compelling commercial campaigns, weddings and special event clients. London Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, the Junos, and the CCMA’s are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and was named a finalist for 2012.

Sara’s successful freelance career, which complimented her time as a regional associate with MAC COSMETICS UK, gave her valuable experience in working closely with clientele to consult and direct their transformation to the extraordinary.

In a consultative style, Sara works to achieve a look that is uniquely your own.

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#StyleliveSHere it’S A WrAp!

By Michelle Strawford It’s a wrap! Saskatchewan’s largest mall has left the building. #WWW15 They came, they shopped, they sampled, they were entertained and they did not leave empty handed!

What Women Want brought over 200 booths to Conexus Arts Centre March 13-15. This 7th annual event has grown to become Saskatchewan’s newest and largest mall for three days.

Taking over the Conexus Arts Centre truly does create a mall-like experience for attendees. With nine levels of shopping and unique atmospheres in the many different areas throughout the show, there were surprises around most every corner. With event tickets good for all weekend many attendees returned multiple days to take in all the show had to offer.

This sought-after event brought attendees from across Canada to experience this unique blend of businesses. The What Women Want event has become the ‘Girls Getaway’ trip for many taking the place of trips often made to the Mall of America or the West Edmonton mall.

Showcasing style created by local clothing, jewelry and purse designers to style from across the globe, What Women Want provided new spring fashion for most every closet.

While What Women Want may be over for yet another year, the new fashion and shopping lives on all year long. Be sure to visit the event’s social media pages to keep apprised of new style as it is released from the What Women Want’s show partners. www.whatwomenwantregina.ca www.facebook.com/WhatWomenWant.ca www.twitter.com/WhatWomenWantSK

With a lifelong passion for fashion Michelle Strawford runs multiple businesses all with a focus on showcasing and bringing style to Saskatchewan. From owning a photography company and producing SK’s top retail events, not to mention owning a women’s fashion company too, Michelle lives and breathes what she loves.

Find out more at: BellaChic.ca | Facebook: /BellaChic.Fashion | Twitter: @BellaChicOnline Fotobella.ca | Facebook: /fotobella.ca WhatWomenWantRegina.ca | Facebook:/WhatWomenWant.ca | Twitter: @WhatWomenWantSK Instagram: style_lives_here Contact Michelle at michelle.strawford@sasktel.net | Twitter: @michelleStrawf1

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Living Your Healthiest Lifestyle Fuel Your Lifestyle

with Holly Barker

Do you know the difference between fueling your lifestyle and feeding your addiction?

It’s common for us to set our dials to auto pilot and forge forward with our day without thinking about where we are going to source our energy from. We often consume out of convenience and find quick inserts of energy where we can get it.

But generally these quick decisions lead to choosing items lacking in nutrients.

How does this make any sense? How can we expect to perform and excel if we are not fueling our bodies properly?

I remember an episode of Dr. Oz a few years ago, when he covered the topic of food as a base for success.

I didn’t fully understand it at that time because I was still driven by my addiction and only making stops to quickly feed it! But revisiting that episode today, I totally understand it and I absolutely agree.

When we are driven by an addiction, we are told to find what the body demands as quick as possible. The sensation we feel when consuming a substance with an instant reaction is what we seek. Our bodies are signaling that they crave a certain reaction, and our minds steer us in the direction of the quickest way to get there.

Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, drugs, sugar … whatever we are conditioned to consume is what we grab to dull the demands until they rear their head again and demand more, and more and more. The cycle never really stops unless you take control; until we stop letting the addiction drive and we take the wheel.

When you stop feeding the addiction and start fueling your body for the life you want, you start to control your results and can set yourself up for whatever success you choose.

This month let’s tackle my top 10: ‘Fuel Your Lifestyle Do’s’ vs. ‘Feeding Your Addiction Don’ts’ 1) Do: Eat a balanced breakfast.

Set yourself up for an energized start with a balanced breakfast. Here are a few options, but dependent on your lifestyle and energy needs, your calories and breakdowns will differ:

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Option 1: Fruit, Oats, and 2 Whole Eggs Option 2: Toast (whole grain, Ezekiel), nut butter, egg whites Option 3: Overnight Oats – The night before-Oats, Plain Greek Yogurt, Nut Butter, Protein Powder, chia and cinnamon. The morning of-top with bananas, berries, flax seed and hemp seed.

Option 4: Smoothie - Blend Protein Powder, Almond Milk, Frozen banana, Coconut Oil, Instant espresso powder, cinnamon *All of these options provide a mix of carbohydrates, protein and fat to help you focus, improve your mood and keep you sustained until your next meal fuel stop.

Don’t: Stop by the coffee shop for a muffin and a double double.

you rest and you can recover, repair and wake up ready to attack another day!

Don’t: Eat unnecessary nutrients before bed. It is most common to snack at night. Snack foods are often quick fixes and sugary snacks – carbohydrates that our body cannot use right before we go to sleep.

Instead of grabbing unnecessary calories that will be stored as fat, reach for these easy choices that will help you progress towards your healthiest self: Healthy night snack Option 1: Protein Powder shake paired with avocado – blend with ice and enjoy (Use pharmaceutical grade Magnum Nutraceuticals Quattro in any of the 5 flavors)

*Nutritional breakdown: 1 large double double + 1 blueberry muffin – 610 calories, 25g fat 87g carbohydrate (55g sugar) 7g protein.

Healthy night snack Option 2: Nutty omelette – Mix egg whites, one whole egg, ¼ cup almond milk and roasted pecans – cook in a non stick pan and top with cinnamon. Delish!

*Result – Hyper, no focus, a quick spike followed by a crash and hungry and wanting more sugar in approx. 1hr.

6) Do: Know what you are consuming.

2) Do: Pack and measure your water intake.

If it is there, you are more likely to drink it. If you aim to drink a certain amount and keep track, you are more likely to drink more.

If you are well hydrated, your skin is nicer, your appetite is stable and your energy levels are increased.

Don’t: Fill your cup and forget to refill it as soon as it’s empty, but somehow remember to stop by the pop machine or fill up your coffee cup every hour.

3) Do: Eat every few hours.

Keeping your body fed throughout the day will help with balanced metabolism of the nutrients you are eating, and avoid a crash or need for a quick pick me up/spike in insulin. Just like you have trained your mind to eat quick energy when it tells you it’s hungry, eating a balanced fuel up every few hours takes practice. Your body will learn to fuel for energy instead of searching for a quick fix.

Don’t: Snack on whatever you can find in the car, on the way to work, at your desk, in the lunchroom – mindless consumption is the cause to weight gain. It is in essence emotionally reaching for something to help you cope rather than fuel. Keep healthy options on hand if you need something on the go.

This pertains to food, drink and supplementation. Do not cheap out when it comes to your diet. When you know what you are eating and you minimize processed food consumption, your body becomes more efficient, and actually utilizes the nutrients you are feeding it. If you search for the cheap options: fast food, fruit juices or pop, cheap supplementation without a pharmaceutical grade – you actually just poop out the junk and store a lot of the ‘food like’ product consumed as fat.

Don’t: Eat the majority of your calories from packaged foods labeled ‘fat free,’ ‘gluten free,’ or ‘sugar free’ - These are labels that are used to market the product to you. Companies tend to market the foods most that create a profit margin for the company; the products that are manufactured for nothing and marked up tremendously to create profit. Profitability is great, just not at the expense of your health.

7) Do: Taste your food.

Taking out the ‘sugar free,’ the ‘fat free,’ the ‘sodium free,’ the ‘low/diet/________- free,’ this that and everything, you will taste how sweet, savory, fresh food is. Enhance the natural taste of anything by using natural herbs and citrus to create your own world of flavor.

*Nuts, Fruit, Veggies, Protein

Don’t: over season or over sweeten – sugar substitutes and flavor enhancers high in sodium can set you up for craving the actual thing. Be conscious of your consumption.

4) Do: Fuel your workout, before and after – manage your energy.

8) Do: Count your sugars.

Eat for fuel and don’t expect results or performance on an empty tank.

Eat sugar at the right time and fuel yourself for energy required to complete a task. Sugar consumption can get out of control easily. Sugars from natural sources are great, but only consume the amount your body needs.

Don’t: Treat yourself every time you exert energy – This is an anabolic opportunity to eat those quick sugars, but healthy options are always the better way to go. Reward yourself by replenishing your body for the abilities it gives you each day.

5) Do: Eat at night.

Your body grows when it is resting. If you go to sleep hungry, you are bound to deplete muscle stores as you sleep, wake up even more hungry and opt for the wrong choices. Fuel yourself at night with a slow digesting protein and a healthy fat to slow the digestion process even further. This way, your body is nourished while

Don’t: limit your carbs – carbohydrates are energy. They are an important part of an active lifestyle and should not be feared. When eaten properly and not abused, carbs can be your best friend.

Know the difference between simple and complex and structure your meals around your activities accordingly.

9) Do: Use healthy fats.

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be healthy. The right fats will aid in a healthy metabolism that will help you burn fat.

Never: Deep fry - Deep-frying anything is unhealthy and unnecessary and the fats used in this process are not conducive to a healthy lifestyle.

10) Do: Prepare and pack your meals – be prepared for anything your day may hold. Prepare proteins in bulk, pack veggies and nuts as snacks; carry a fruit and some oats with you. If hunger calls, you are going to tackle it and move on. Invest in a cooler bag and you are set for the day.

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Don’t: Leave home without a couple prepared meals – when you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.

Have an amazing month my friends! Love you all and even more, as we get better together!

Xoxo Holly Barker

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The Burning TruTh DROP DEAD GORGEOUS

Schools From Across the Province Encouraged to Take “Tan-Free Grad Challenge” It is the beginning of high school graduation season and students across the province are starting to think about how they can look their best for the ceremonies and celebrations. Many students will consider indoor tanning to give them a “healthy” glow unaware of the risks that are associated with tanning beds.

The World Health Organization says indoor tanning causes cancer in the same category as tobacco, asbestos and arsenic. When a person under the age of 35 uses a tanning device, they increase their risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by approximately 60%. Skin cancer is also one of the most common cancers among young people in Saskatchewan. These are important facts students should know before they make a decision about tanning for grad.

Last year, to help raise awareness the Canadian Cancer Society launched its Tan-Free Grad Challenge. Six schools across the province took the challenge by running awareness campaigns, hosting presentations and organizing a pledge week to encourage fellow students to pledge to go “Tan-Free” for grad. Other schools booked presentations, displayed posters and participated in whatever capacity they felt they could. Overall, several hundreds of students received the information to help them make a more educated decision about indoor tanning.

To raise awareness about the impact of sun damage, the Society used a special UV camera which detects damage under the skin surface. Many students felt as though this tool offered a sharp dose of reality and motivated them to be more UV-smart.

This year, the Canadian Cancer Society is running another Tan Free Grad Challenge with new schools and some from last year.

The Society believes this is a great opportunity for potentially thousands of students to learn about the danger of indoor tanning and to embrace their natural skin tone. Participation is easy and the health benefits enormous.

The Canadian Cancer Society invites schools to take part in the Tan Free Grad Challenge! Did you know that use of a tanning bed before the age of 35 increases your risk of melanoma by 59%? Empower your students to make informed decisions about tanning for graduation.

Contact Kelsey Michaluk at (306)790-9881 to book a presentation in your school with a UV camera.

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Savvy Design Choices for Cold Climates (part one)

Keep your home comfortable and safe during the cold season by choosing the right home traits and systems.

Injury prone slick stairways, ice dams, burst pipes, draughty rooms — we live in a cold climate. With proper design you don’t have to deal with any of these problems.

The Roof The more complicated the roof the more potential for problems — leaves, pine needles, snow and ice can accumulate in nooks and crannies, leading to major damage. A simple gable roof is strong, sturdy, easy to vent, and sheds snow easily. Simple roof lines and wide soffits have an understated elegance, in my opinion.

• Avoid openings in the roof. Know that each hole you cut into your roof, whether for a skylight, chimney or gable, creates a potential spot for leaks and ice build-up.

That’s not to say you should never add these features to your home; just do so with caution and full knowledge.

• Roof openings. The highest point on your roof is also the safest place for things like a chimney or vent pipe to go. Since water and snow run down the roof and collect along the eaves, the top is the least-likely spot for snow and ice to build up and cause a leak.

• Crickets. A cricket or saddle is a ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof around the high side of a chimney or the transition from one roof area to anoth-

er. Smaller crickets are covered with metal flashing, and larger ones can be covered with the same material as the rest of the roof.

• Metal roof. It’s the most durable option, sheds snow with ease and rarely springs a leak. Asphalt shingles also stand up well in harsh winters and are less costly to repair than wood or slate shingles.

• Safety. Metal roofs can shed snow so quickly causing another problem — giant snow piles surrounding the house! Be sure to include ample space beneath the roofline for this purpose, and provide a safe walking path not directly below the eaves.

• Solar Power. The roof provides a ready place but there

are other considerations. Mounting solar panels off of a rooftop makes them more readily accessible to adjust for optimum sun-tapping, cleaning and maintenance.

• Note that snow removal from you roof needs to be done with your safety and the roofing materials kept in mind. The surface of your asphalt shingles can be scarred and the warrantee placed in question.

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Health and Wellness Letting Go and Living Fearlessly

by Wendy Turner-Larsen In her book “A Return to Love” author Marianne Williamson says, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.” It’s a profound statement that underscores the very essence of our being and also one of the most difficult challenges that we face.

I might be the most unlikely woman to give any advice on letting go of control for the simple reason that I’m a self-proclaimed control ‘expert’. I think, plan, analyze and strategize about how to be less controlling. It’s nothing more than a feeble attempt to stay in control, in charge of the control expert within.

The mind is tricky. Our egos are savagely skilled at holding on to every last thread of control in our lives because it believes that we can avoid problems, pain and other fears by being in charge.

Living fearlessly means letting go of striving, pushing, pulling, agonizing, worrying and anything else that gets in the way of living more freely. We systematically try to control our circumstances to avoid pain, inadvertently creating more pain by inwardly resisting. It’s uncomfortable and it hurts. When we’re unaware of this, we create unwanted consequences and fight a battle with ourselves, creating more problems.

I believe fearless living creates more freedom not less. However, I often plan (or control) almost everything including my commitment to work life balance. I work hard and then I stop. Work.

Rest. Work. Rest. There have been fleeting moments when I’ve found that I can be more restful, free and peaceful in the midst of life and work and busyness without giving in to this push hard, stop, cycle. You get the picture and I’m not surprised to learn that many others follow this same pattern of trying to over-control even one’s work life balance.

Living fearlessly and letting go is more about being than about doing. It’s a place of rest, peace and calm no matter what you’re doing. It’s a way of being that’s more mindful, more aware and more effortless. When you let go of fear, you are more likely to let go of control and you may find you’re more productive because you are in the more gentle flow of living and being.

Any new behaviour starts in the imagination, in the mind! Imagine yourself letting go of fears and control, living more fearlessly and more confidently and letting your life shine.

Wendy Turner-Larsen, Executive/Life/Health coach, training consultant and speaker specializes in helping women find their groove and up their game. She facilitates a four-week group known as Fearless Women to help women let go of sabotaging beliefs that hold them back, cause them to second guess, doubt, play small or stay in fear. More information: www.turnerlarsen.com She is a certified coach, specializing in helping leaders achieve high performance through her integrative approach to coaching. She is also a certified hypnotherapist and a holistic nutritionist specializing in brain science, using these tools to help people shift beliefs and create profound change in their work and lives.

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Drink Menu Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Makes 1 Cocktail

Makes 1 Cocktail

1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka 1/4 fluid ounce lime juice 1/4 fluid ounce triple sec 1/4 fluid ounce cranberry juice 1 cup ice 1 lime wedge for garnish

1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka 6 fluid ounces orange juice 1 1/2 cups ice cubes

Directions:

Screwdriver Cocktail 707 Irish Coffee

Screwdriver

Directions: 1. Combine vodka and orange juice in a highball glass and stir to combine. Add ice.

1. Combine vodka, lime juice, triple sec, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker.

Add ice, cover and shake until chilled.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

2. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Grasshopper

Madras

Blue Hawaiian Grasshopper Madras Fuzzy Navel White Russian Tequila Sunrise

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3/4 fluid ounce creme de menthe 3/4 fluid ounce white creme de cacao 1/4 fluid ounce heavy cream 1 cup ice

1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka 4 fluid ounces cranberry juice 1 fluid ounce orange juice 1/2 cup ice 1 lime wedge

Directions: 1. Combine creme de menthe, creme de cacao, cream, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until chilled.

Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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Directions: 1. Combine vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice in a highball glass. Add ice and stir to combine. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

Cocktail 707

Irish Coffee

Blue Hawaiian

Makes 2 Cocktails

Makes 1 Cocktail

Makes 1 Cocktail

1/4 cup citron vodka 1/4 cup vodka 1/4 cup pear vodka 1/2 cup cranberry-raspberry juice blend 1/2 lime, juiced 2 wedges lime, for garnish

1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 fluid ounces whiskey 6 fluid ounces hot coffee 1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste (optional) 1/4 cup whipped cream

Directions:

Directions:

1 fluid ounce light rum 1 fluid ounce blue Curacao liqueur 2 fluid ounces pineapple juice 1 fluid ounce cream of coconut 1 cup crushed ice 1 pineapple slice 1 maraschino cherry

1. Pour the citron vodka, plain vodka, pear vodka, cranberry-raspberry juice, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into chilled glasses; garnish each glass with a lime wedge to serve.

1. Place sugar on a plate or shallow bowl.

Lightly wet the rim of an Irish coffee glass with a moistened paper towel. Dip the rim in sugar to coat.

Fuzzy Navel

2. Pour Irish whiskey into the prepared glass. Fill with coffee to within 1/2 inch of top. Add sugar and stir. Top with whipped cream.

White Russian

Directions: 1. Combine rum, blue Curacao, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and 1 cup crushed ice in blender. Puree on high speed until smooth. Pour into chilled highball glass.

2. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry.

Tequila Sunrise

Makes 1 Cocktail

Makes 1 Cocktail

Makes 1 Cocktail

3 fluid ounces peach schnapps 3 fluid ounces orange juice 1/2 cup ice 1 orange slice, for garnish

2 fluid ounces vodka 1 fluid ounce coffee-flavored liqueur 1 cup ice 1 fluid ounce heavy cream

Directions:

Directions:

1 1/2 cups ice 2 fluid ounces tequila 4 fluid ounces orange juice 1 cup ice 3/4 fluid ounce grenadine syrup

1. Combine schnapps and orange juice in a highball glass. Add ice, stir to combine. Garnish with an orange slice.

1. Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and ice in an old-fashioned glass. Pour in cream.

Directions: 1. Fill glass with 1 1/2 cups ice and set aside.

2. Combine tequila and orange juice in a cocktail mixing glass. Add 1 cup ice, stir, and strain into the glass. Slowly pour in grenadine and let settle.

3. Stir before drinking.

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Photo by Dale Strawford

seventeen feet of fun

By Dale Strawford

A seventeen-foot canoe can hold a lot of cargo. A surprising amount. Yet I always manage to fill two of them when I go canoeing in northern Saskatchewan. I like to canoe and camp in the woods, but above all I like to be comfortable. And, this was finally the year my wife Michelle made good on her promise.

For many years my wife had strung me along with promises of coming canoeing with me up north. The last few years that promise included taking along our three sons. The anticipation had been going on for so long I no longer remember if she made a promise she wouldn’t keep, or if I simply continued to beg her every year and she said no. But this was the year. My lip had been hanging out for a few weeks, sensing another year was passing me by without a happy ending, when I received the call that I had been waiting for. Michelle was at her mother’s visiting with the boys on a Tuesday and said I had the green light to set things up.

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camped in the bush I made some choices I thought would make things easier for her. I chose the family friendly canoeing area of McLennan Lake as our destination and packed an impressive cache of groceries to ensure a tasty menu for the trip. As a rule, I believe in eating well while camping and often eat better than I would at home. The fact that you are so far removed from civilization makes each bite taste so much better. Of particular concern for Michelle was the portaging so I took care to shed unnecessary weight to make it as easier on her and the kids as possible, despite the fact I intended to carry everything heavy anyway.

I am reasonably confident with a map and navigating by canoe.

However, Michelle wasn’t quite prepared for the uncertainty that comes with forging a canoe route for the first time. It certainly isn’t an exact science and the fact everything looks pretty much the same and you have a top speed of 5 mph provides ample time to question your husband on his directions ever sixty seconds. At least it seemed that way at the time.

A small price to pay to get my family in a canoe.There were only

two portages to get to our final destination, the first being very easy and the second a reasonable 175 yards. Reasonable is a relative term of course, some find this a longer distance than others. But a wonderful sunny day and calm waters are always welcomed friends when you are holding a paddle. Our bulging canoes pressed forward with one lucky son getting a free ride in the middle of the canoe. Although I really like paddling I wish that I got my turn as ‘the king’.

Four or five hours goes by quickly under a Saskatchewan sky and I chuckled at my eldest son’s continual spotting of ‘perfect places to camp’ every hundred meters. He was probably right, as from experience there is always another great spot around the bend if you really need it. But I had designs on a recommended spot from my canoe outfitter; one he said was the ‘sweet spot’ if we were lucky enough to get it. Well luck favours me when I travel and the spot was ours to claim.

We set up camp and had an entire island to ourselves, complete with three or four perfect swimming holes. After a first hearty meal of Irish stew Michelle realized she had left her camera and jacket on the first portage. All you can do is laugh in such situations, and offer your wife your coat. Fortunately we had a spare camera to capture the trip so all was not lost.

A dead calm late afternoon of exploring ended with the spoils of a fresh fish supper and the comforts of a fire. It was then Michelle smiled and asked where the wine was. I froze. I had wanted to reduce the weight of our supplies. I had figured Michelle would not want to drink alcohol on a remote island with the kids. I was wrong. Oh, how I was wrong. It was the first ‘dry’ trip of my lifetime and it was clear that it would be my last. By the third day she had forgotten all about the wine.

Kind of.

We had some great weather and although the fishing was very slow, it gave us all some welcome one-on-one time in the canoe. I always find such time special, with nothing but good conversation and the beauty of the north. A cabin owner on the lake had been visiting daily with a small floatplane, which was a great treat for the boys to see up close. It certainly wasn’t Michelle’s first choice for a vacation but the north grew on her.

We swam. We fished. We explored. We chilled. Together.

Three days came and went and it was time to pack up. It’s always the saddest time for me, as the north has a special place in my heart, and visits are never as often or as long as I wish them to be. On the paddle back we made two discoveries. The first portage we had taken was wrong. The portage we could have taken was only twenty feet to cross it. And best of all, we found the original portage and there, hanging on a tree was Michelle’s jacket complete with camera.

The final approach in sight, our strokes quickened. As always, it had become a race. Why not, we each had seventeen feet of fun?

Give Your Portfolio a “Spring Cleaning”

Springtime is almost here. If you’re like many people, the arrival of spring means it’s time to spruce up your home. But why stop there? This year, consider applying some of those same spring-cleaning techniques to your investment portfolio.

Here are some ideas you may want to put to work: • Get rid of clutter. You probably don’t have to look too far around your home to find things that are broken or simply no longer useful to you. If you poke around your portfolio, you might make similar discoveries: an investment that has chronically underperformed, duplicates another investment or met your needs in the past but is less relevant to your current situation and goals.

Once you identify these types of investments, you may decide to sell them and use the proceeds to take advantage of opportunities that may prove more valuable to you.

• Consolidate. Over the years, you may have accumulated multiple versions of common household items — brooms, mops, hammers — which pop up mysteriously in various parts of your home. You might find it more efficient, and even less expensive, if you consolidated all these things in one centralized location. As an investor, you also might find that consolidation can offer you some benefits. Do you have one Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with one financial services provider and a second RRSP with another? Have you scattered investments here, there and everywhere? By consolidating all these accounts in one place, you can cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and, most importantly, unite your investment dollars so that it’s easier for you to see what you have and then follow a single, coherent investment strategy.

• Prepare for turbulent weather. As you know, springtime can bring heavy rains, hail, strong winds and other threats to your home. As part of your overall spring cleaning, you may want to check the condition of your roof, clear branches away from your house, clean your gutters and downspouts, and take other steps to protect your property from the ravages of Mother Nature. And just as you need to safeguard your home, you’ll want to protect the lifestyles of those who live in that home — namely, your family. You can help accomplish this by reviewing your life and disability insurance to make sure it’s stillPMS sufficient 5535 for your needs.

• Get professional help. You may find that you can’t do all your spring cleaning by yourself. For example, if your carpets and rugs are heavily soiled, you may need to call in a professional cleaner. Or if your tree branches have grown out of control, you might need to bring in a tree trimmer. Similarly, when you decide to “tidy up” your portfolio, you’ll need some assistance from a financial professional — someone who can study your current mix of investments and recommend changes, as needed, to help ensure your holdings are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and short- and long-term goals.

Spring cleaning Blackcan reinvigorate your home and your overall outlook. And by tidying up your investment portfolio, you can help gain some of that same optimism — for your future.

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easter word search

Here’s a nice quiet game for the kids to play while you enjoy your morning coffee - Easter Word Search! The words are hidden vertically, horizontally and diagonally.

Words to Search For: Bunny, Chocolate, Flowers, Basket, Easter, Spring, Scavenger Hunt, Eggs, Jelly Beans, Brunch, Candy, Chick, Family, Plastic Eggs, Decorating, Crafts, Baking, Holiday, Treasure, Dye

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FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN | VOL. 4 ISSUE 4, APRIL 2015

by Cheryl Kirkness

Modular-Built and RTM Homes Experience, Quality, Integrity.

“Come for the value, stay for the service.”

15 years experience | 100% canaDian BUiLT Moose Jaw, SK has been home to Dufferin Homes since 2001.

Also introducing our newest location at White City to serve you better!

100 Stone Point Rd, White City, Sk

Phone: 306.352.2288 • Toll Free: 1.855.344.6279 Website: www.dufferinhomes.ca

proUDLy inTroDUcing

Dufferin Homes is a dealer for EZLog prefab log building kits. EZLog structures are quality ready to assemble do-it-yourself log building kits. The unique structures use kiln dried engineered spruce logs, which interlock when assembled. Each log is pre-cut with tongue and grooved edges, which interlock when stacked. Interlocking corners tie the walls in resulting in easy assembly and a sturdy and airtight structure.

Every log kit includes all that is required for a lock-up structure. The foundation of the kit includes pressure treated foundation beams. Interlocking floorboards are included along with the walls, windows, doors, roof (asphalt roof membrane) and all hardware.

Depending on the size and type of structure you may have a choice between the thicknesses of walls. Walls are built out of 1 1/8”, 1 5/8”, 2 ¼” thick tongue & grooved boards. Roof and floorboards are typically 18 mm (approx. ¾”) or 28 mm (approx. 1 1/10”) EZLog offers a large variety of log buildings ranging from garden houses, gazebos, pergolas, car ports, play houses, garages, small and large cabins.

Hwy # 1 East Moose Jaw, Sk.

Phone: 306.694.5455 • Toll Free: 1.877.380.2822 Website: www.dufferinhomes.ca

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Norma Deck (306) 536-1249

www.JanineWilson.ca

WINDSOR PARk CONDO $329,900 MLS #520568

4921 WRIGHT ROAD $1,099,900 MLS #521862

LIS NEW TIN G 1327 ROyAL STREET $289,000 MLS #526926

4701 WRIGHT ROAD $899,900 MLS #521236

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1512 MCvEETy DRIvE $419,900 MLS #520154

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52 GREENSBORO DRIvE $449,900 MLS #522760 BUNGALOW CONDO

4718 HAMES CRESCENT $439,900 MLS #527066

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2409 GORDON ROAD $289,900 MLS# 520004

2914 REGINA AvE $769,900 MLS #524711

Dallis Franklin (306) 581-9498

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Danielle Wilson (306) 536-0027

Janine Wilson (306) 537-3200

5672 PEARSALL CRESCENT $519,900 MLS #521055

11 RUE TACHE, LEBRET $283,900 MLS #527170

3566 GREEN MARSH CRES $699,000 MLS #522741

4137 ALTON CRESCENT $427,900 MLS #524379

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$288,000 MLS# 520142

HARBOUR LANDING CONDO $244,900 MLS #523796

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HARBOUR LANDING TOWNHOUSE

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22 PETERSMEyER STREET $ 298,900 MLS #522183

Dennis Galandy

3703 E SANDRINGHAM RD $499,900 MLS #522636

3725 GREEN MOSS LANE $479,900 MLS #527660

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4716 WRIGHT ROAD $544,500 MLS #516475

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HARBOUR LANDING CONDO $199,900 MLS# 525055

5442 JIM CAIRNS BLvD $319,900 MLS #524098

(306) 522-6683

WALkOUT LOT MINERvA RIDGE, LUMSDEN

3710 GREEN MOSS LANE $389,900 MLS #522659

99 MCINNIS CRESCENT $304,900

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$169,900 MLS #528082

FOR 3 MONTHS!!* * Limited offer. Some restrictions apply.

1513 N MAPLE GREEN PLACE $494,900 MLS #528371

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825 CONNAUGHT STREET $319,900 MLS #520438

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1223 8TH AvE N 6116 EHRLE CRESCENT $279,900 MLS #527483 $428,900 MLS #527920

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Paulette Robinson* New Home Sales Consultant

3653 GREEN BANk ROAD $392,000 MLS #524786

William A. Soloduk (306) 536-7500

(306) 530-3000

Encore Condos in Harbour Landing Located at 4850 Harbour Landing Drive Presented by Windsor Crossing Development Corp

4 SAMANTHA STREET $458,000 MLS #525934

5262 AvIATOR CRESCENT $574,789 MLS #520741

3102 5TH AvE $399,000 MLS #502637

• Mortgage, taxes & condo fees to • Move in upon mortgage approval! be paid by builder (for 3 months) • Appliances and blinds included • Completed units only (15 choices) • 2 parking stalls with most units • 4 Styles to choose from *Please note Paulette Robinson is neither a registrant nor representative of Homelife Crawford Realty and acts solely as a sales consultant for Windsor Crossing Development Corporation.

2311 MCARA STREET $459,900 MLS #522908 204 - 912 OTTERLOO S $334,500 MLS #500182

(306)525-9801 info@crawfordhomes.ca 533 Victoria Ave.|Regina, Sk.

33 QU’APPELLE CRESCENT $449,900 MLS #526536

Crawford Realty