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After almost a decade in the public eye, Tara Yolan is easily recognized by many and known to more, thanks to stints as co-host of CTV’s Morning Live and reporter on their noon, 6 p.m. and late night news broadcasts. Yolan also hosted the successful CTV Icon series, which offered a top prize to talented Saskatchewan residents who progressed through the competition. She also emcees many charity and fundraising events.

As a “painfully shy” child (in her own words), Yolan offered no hint that she would someday blossom to be on television. “I was so quiet and socially inept; some of my teachers asked my parents to consider holding me back a grade. My parents knew better,” she declared. Her police officer father and homemaker mother were loving and supportive. Their home in Saskatoon was a haven for a little girl who would rather write than play with other children or participate in sports.

“I had poems, stories, essays about the events in my head... I had notebooks filled with my imagination,” Yolan told me. “My grandpa used to introduce me to people as ‘his grand-daughter, the journalist’; I didn’t even know what a journalist was.”

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In her twenties, Yolan broke out of her shell, determined to overcome all timidity.

Moving to various Canadian cities wasn’t adventurous enough for her; she worked around the world as a blackjack dealer on a cruise ship. She spent time tree planting in the mountains. She worked in a traveling food truck in the southern states.

“I forced myself to do things that gave me butterflies,” she explained. “These butterflies became my compass in life.”

At 25, Yolan decided to leave Toronto where she had been working as a bartender and doing small jobs on film sets. Her plan was to head back to Saskatoon, realign her compass and pack for another solo adventure.

“But Saskatoon had a way of working its magic,” Yolan admitted. That magic affected her one sunny summer day. While making the acquaintance of a girl who worked in radio, she learned about local broadcasting and the opportunities such a career could offer. Discovering there was a school right there in her home city, she enrolled at Western Academy of Broadcasting College, which had a television broadcasting component. She ran around the city with a camera in hand, interviewing people and putting together news stories.

Gone was the shy child; Yolan definitely came into her own. “I suddenly had carte blanche to talk to anyone I pleased about anything I wanted and I absolutely loved it,” she declared.

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Yolan was offered an internship with CTV before she received her degree. This was a very rare occurrence in those days. Dale Neufeld, the CTV news director, quickly recognized her talent when he went to the school to critique student projects. Yolan valued him as a mentor and credits him for her many years with CTV, first in Prince Albert and then in Saskatoon. Those years gave her an impressive arsenal of creative tools and weapons. Yolan is comfortable operating a multitude of cameras and editing equipment; she works well under pressure; tight timeframes don’t intimidate her at all.

Most importantly, she has honed her instincts and developed a flair for breathing life into the mundane. In the newsroom, such skill helps produce stories that reveal hidden heroes and unknown facts; viewers learn more than they expect about the local news and the people involved. Their heartstrings are tugged or their involvement intensified, due to the creation of an emotional connection with the story, in the form of sympathy or outrage or a simple desire to explore the story further.

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“I forced myself to do things that gave me butterflies, These butterflies became my compass in life.”” ing Show beginning as the live community reporter and evolving into the position of the show’s co-host. Looking back over those years, you can find interview clips that quickly reveal her ability to engage viewers in a broad spectrum of stories, causes and pursuits.

Some of those interviews satisfied the wanderlust that will always be part of Yolan’s personality. For instance, in 2008, she visited Nicaragua to film spots used to promote the Saskatchewan City Campaign to raise awareness of the World Vision child sponsorship program. She also traveled extensively around the province, pursuing special stories and bringing them into the limelight.

Undoubtedly it takes an enthusiastic and caring approach to infuse vitality into stories closer to home, as well as those further afield. Yolan directed, wrote and edited one of those stories, regarding the determination of Ryan Killoh and Treena Constantinoff of Warman, which ran nationally and caused a lot of headlines. The couple adopted a brother and sister from Ethiopia, only to learn that another brother had been left behind. “It was beautiful story,” Yolan recalled. It still moves her to tears, and did the same for me when I watched it.

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five years ago, a baby was found at the doorstep of St. Paul›s Hospital in Saskatoon. He made the news and ended up being adopted by a local couple. “I did the story of where he is now and it was very cool,” she described. “He’s a Saskatoon doctor in a community clinic downtown and an amazing man. His name is John Dosman and he is a dear friend.”

Not all news involves high emotion, of course. A good reporter can also relate to the daily routines of ordinary people, the habits and events that create community culture and influence local society. For instance, a search for clips of Tara Yolan on YouTube will bring you glimpses of her joining a personal trainer for an early morning boot camp session involving kettle bells, and still looking quite put together after her workout.

There are some grateful testimonials on various websites too, often from groups whose causes were advanced by an enthusiastic news report. When Yolan interviewed the Faith Alive Band on-site at Faith Alive Family Church and gave them an opportunity to perform on CTV’s Morning Live Show, they declared that the response to the show was incredible.

Yolan is in the process of re-inventing herself; she recently launched Tara Yolan Productions, specializing in corporate, commercial, and documentary videos. A good commercial or

a documentary showcases the best of a subject, just as effective news stories do.

Yolan’s skills will translate very well to this aspect of the industry. Her website, www. tarayolan.com, offers a comprehensive sampling of her work, with more videos to come.

Yolan is generous in her praise of informal ‘teachers’ and inspirational people in her life that she met on her travels and in the various cities where she lived. She makes special mention of friends she made in Winnipeg. “They inspired me to open my eyes and heart to a world of possibility. If they could dream it, they’d create it. They continue to be the trend-setters of that city.”

These friends, she told me, “helped fashion my creativity and my inquisitiveness, which is vital in reporting.” While those qualities helped make her an excellent reporter, her true strengths lie in mastering the mechanics of the industry, having an excellent grasp of the nuts and bolts and components that gets the message across. Her fascination with those aspects of production is why being behind the camera, talking to people and creating the imagery of the story have always fascinated her more than being seen on television.

This busy lady must juggle numerous projects & activities ... words like “routine” and “normal day” may never enter into her vocabulary. In fact, each workday is tailored according to the production needs of the day. While still filling in at CTV, she is focusing time and attention on her video production company and the website that showcases her projects.

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Yolan counts such community involvement as an integral part of her life. “I’m so fortunate and thankful for my charmed life,” she explained. “My husband and I have plans to devote much more of our time to charity and philanthropy in the future as payback.”

As for that charmed life, it’s definitely a hectic one. Yolan admits freely that she could never have accomplished all she has without an incredible nanny and lots of family support. Her husband, Jason Mewis, is president of his own engineering consulting company, ENGCOMP, in Saskatoon. His work entails considerable travel and his philosophy matches Yolan’s very well; he is a “people person” just like she is. “My life is as good as it is today because of how hard my husband has worked to provide for us,” Yolan said proudly. “He’s my biggest supporter.”

To compensate for their very busy weekday schedules, weekends are focused on family and friends. Yolan has two small children, Max and Bree, plus Cole and Drew, who she describes as her “two big step-kids”.

“They are really cool people and sometimes I love them so much I can eat them,” she declared affectionately. It’s obvious that she brings as much energy and commitment to the mission of home and family as she does to career. Yet, she somehow has energy left over to run for relaxation, if one can call it that.

“I love to run and I love music,” she said when I asked what she does to relieve stress. “Sometimes when I’m running outdoors and my favorite song comes on, I run-dance … and I don’t care who’s watching. In fact, I will run-dance in my second half marathon this fall.” After a pause, she added, “Believe it or not, video editing is also oddly therapeutic. It sometimes puts me in a meditative trance. I have often gone several hours without food or using the washroom. Okay, perhaps it’s not the healthiest form of stress relief.”

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The average eleventh grader has to beg their parents to let them take the car out for a drive. For Audra Cooper, a seventeen yearold from West Bend, SK, it’s a different story. Now entering her third season with the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway’s (ACMS) Sport Compact Mini-Stock Division under team name Racing Stripes, parents Tammie and Sheldon encourage her to get behind the wheel as often as possible.

“Audra is positive, upbeat, and a great role model for those wanting to follow their dreams,” said Tammie, a devoted Racing Stripes crewmember. Her pride in her daughter’s talent and accomplishments is undeniable.

The ACMS Mini-Stock is an entry-level division using compact cars with only minor handling and performance modifications.

Cooper races a white 1995 Dodge Neon, complete with vinyl zebra patterning and a vibrant red ‘20’ in honour of one of her favourite NASCAR drivers, Joey Logano. True to her goodhumoured nature, the decision was made to name the car ‘Spot.’

“We thought it would be funny to call her ‘Spot’, since our team name is Racing Stripes,” she said with a grin.

From a young age, Cooper busied herself in the shop with her father Sheldon. It was his affinity for restoring cars that inspired her to make the transition from handing over tools to handling them herself.

“When I was little, I was always out in the shop with dad,” she said. “I thought it was the coolest place in the world.”

The two are currently getting Spot ready for an upcoming tech inspection and in optimal shape for the fast-approaching race season. For Cooper, her after-school routine typically consists of heading straight out to the garage for countless hours of handson work on the car.

A few years before she sat in the driver’s seat herself, Cooper recalls her first NASCAR experience in Saskatoon with her father and the lasting impact it had on her.

“I remember soaking up everything that was going on in the pit.

I was seeing it, hearing it and smelling it. I knew this was what I wanted to do, and I wanted to do it now.”

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in the southern United States, an area saturated with NASCAR enthusiasts. This season, however, Cooper is focused on leading laps and winning races locally. She understands that each step puts her closer to her large-scale goals.

“When you’re out there, you do what you’ve got to do,” said Cooper. “If it goes well – great! If not, you take the experience and you learn from it. Every race is different and sometimes leading a few laps is achievement enough.”

Cooper was quick to dismiss notions that female involvement in a predominantly male sport is full of obstacles and challenges. Friends, family, and fellow racers and their crews have offered tremendous support to her since she became interested in racing and especially since she moved into the Mini-Stock division. According to Cooper, she began in Mini-Stock with a number of other rookies, which made for an excellent opportunity to grow together and to learn from more experienced drivers.

“Guys have never given me a problem,” reported Cooper. “If there’s an issue with my car, crews from all over will come to help get you back on the track. If I’ve done something on the track, everyone is honest but still courteous. It’s a great environment.”

“Audra is definitely not afraid to race hard with the boys,” said mother Tammie, referring to the competitiveness and determination beneath Audra’s pleasant and polite nature.

When she’s not on the track or tinkering under the hood of her stock car, Cooper also has an accomplished history showing horses and has been an active member of 4-H – Canada’s largest extracurricular youth program – since the age of 5. She has traveled province-wide showing horses. Her prize winnings helped pay for the car she races today. Furthermore, she is on her high school’s academic honour roll, involved with her school’s drama program, and is a long-time snowmobiler. She also recently took up snowboarding in an effort to stay active through Saskatchewan’s long, cold winter months.

“My dad always tells me I was born on the back of a snowmobile!” laughed Cooper.

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“I did not get to where I am by being ‘normal’ and following any kind of female stereotype,” she said. “If you know what you want to do – and especially if there’s anyone that thinks you can’t do it – you work hard to show them they’re wrong.”

When asked how she balances so many competing demands on her time, Cooper explained that she identifies with a busy lifestyle and has true and lasting passion for her various pursuits.

“I like to keep busy! I can’t sit still for more than a day before I need to get back out there doing things. My idea of ‘me time’ is everything I do in the summer.” she explained. “There is nowhere I’d rather be than at the race track or at the horse show.”

Cooper and the Racing Stripes team will kick off the season on May 11, 2013 at the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, located just north of Saskatoon. To follow Cooper through the 2013 season, you can find ACMS Racing Stripes on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ACMS-Racing-Stripes/) or access her driver profile through the ACMS website (http://www.autoclearingmotorspeedway.ca/ html/drivers/profiles/index.cfm?pID=60).

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The discovery, a beloved Saskatchewan pastime * Disclaimer: As what seems to be the longest winter in recent history continues on I thought I might as well share with you one last winter adventure from earlier this year. If it pains you to read about yet another winter activity, simply remove the words ‘ice’ and ‘winter’ from this article and it can still make sense.

The adventure? An unconventional girl getaway with my friend Lisa to try our hands at ice fishing, a pastime synonymous with Saskatchewan winter. As the province has an abundance of great fishing lakes this feature could easily have taken place at Tobin Lake, Deschambault or Diefenbaker Lake, just to name a few. I simply chose Regina Beach because of the close proximity to my home in Regina.

Knowing very little about fishing and even less about ice fishing we asked expert outdoorsman Lance Anderson of Regina Beach Vacations and Outfitters to help show us the ropes.

As we hopped into Lance’s truck and started making our way across the lake, an eerie and nerve wracking feeling set in. This was likely due in part to knowing nothing about how thick the ice below us was, or just the sheer abnormality of driving on a lake.

Both of us girls were admittedly very nervous. Seeing the little village of fishing shacks and the numerous other folks enjoying the winter day on the lake helped calm us down a bit.

We made a quick pit stop by one of the in-use ice fishing shacks that Lance rents out during winter. He advised earlier that he had already pulled two of his shacks off of the ice, so we would be roughin’ it out in the open. This was fine by the both of us. I have to say, however, that one could spend a good amount of time in a fishing shack. Some of Lance’s shacks are decked out with stoves to heat the shack, stereo systems and even beds!

Since we were novice fisherwoman, Lance decided to drive us down to Pelican Pointe on Last Mountain Lake. There, he said, we would have a great chance at catching burbot dogfish as they are bottom dwellers. Because we would be at the Pointe, the water was shallow at 9 feet or so. At this time in the four-month icefishing season, the burbot are also spawning and, therefore, supposedly easier to catch, which was good news for us.

Eventually we made our way across the bumpy, rutted ice road and ended up at our destination (well shaken). Since there had been so much snow this year, getting there was a tad tricky.

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so deep to get across the lake that I was sure we were going to get stuck.

Along the way, we saw a variety of shacks, (some decorated and some not), some trailers that have been pulled onto the ice to function as a shack, a futon carelessly left behind and some people just fishing outside the door of their trucks. It seems like ice fishing can be as simple or as glamorous as one wants it to be.

We set up shop at the Pointe where a few other people had gathered and seemed to be catching fish. Lance retrieved his auger from the truck and Lisa and I watched intently as he drilled three holes into the ice. At this point, both of us were a bit more relaxed and ready to start fishing.

Lance demonstrated for us how to put the perch belly onto the end of the hook and then showed us the slow and minimal movement required to hook a dogfish. After several corrections I finally got the movement down.

Five minutes after we arrived a man about 50 yards away landed a giant jack fish. Lisa and I watched in awe. The man is Scottie Brier, avid fisherman. He was kind enough to chat with me and let me snap a couple pictures of him and his prize. Just as I arrived back at my little ice hole I got a bite but failed to set the hook, a mistake I would only make once.

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Lisa’s ice fishing hole was definitely a hotspot compared to mine. Unfortunately she struggled repeatedly to set the hook with the sharp tug movement that is required. If you have never fished before this is a common mistake to make and Lisa was a newbie.

We waited patiently with our rods dipped in and chit chatted about how peaceful it was to be out on the open ice and how pretty the lakebed was, sparkling a perfect white. We were lucky that we had such great weather, as it was really quite a sunny and warm day.

When asked about his favourite fish to catch Lance remarked, “Perch because they are so tasty to eat.”

After what I think are a couple little nibbles I felt it - a hungry fish chomping on my line. I pulled hard and hooked the fish up, slowly reeling him in. My first (and subsequent) catch was indeed a burbot dogfish. This little guy was about a four-pounder. Feeling elated, I ask Lisa to be kind enough to snap a couple photos of my little trophy before I release him back to his icy water home. Lisa had a couple more close calls between my next catch of another dogfish, this time a three-pounder.

After the second catch, I was feeling pretty good about my ice fishing success. I just kept hoping that Lisa would reel one up. She did get one further opportunity but, alas, the fish got away. With the perfect attitude Lisa stated that it was about the process more than the end result. She had enjoyed her time on the ice. Thus she felt that this new experience was time well spent, regardless. I concurred.

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On our way back we noticed all other sorts of activities taking place on the frozen lakebed.

Snowmobiles were racing each other. We even spotted an ATV towing a sled full of children behind it. Right then and there I made another conclusion about winter in Saskatchewan. We are so lucky to experience other seasons that allow us to use the abundance of open landscape we have in such different ways. There are so many activities that provide endless hours of fun, whether you are alone, with your family or on a girlfriend getaway.

The Saskatchewan ice-fishing season came to a close at the end of March but the spring/ summer season is quickly approaching. If you are someone who wants to try fishing but doesn’t know the first thing about it, hire an outfitter. Lance, for example, provides guided and unguided outfitting. He also rents out a great property in the summertime for those who want to dwell at Regina Beach. Regina Beach Vacations and Outfitters, 306-7292964.

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Windows and Walls Window Covering Types Roman Shades

A simple but clever idea named after the ancient shades used in the Roman Empire made up of a simple sheet of fabric and two poles. Today roman shades are the same in design with the only change in the way they are drawn. They can be used in almost any size window, depending on the weight of the fabric that you choose.

You have immense freedom with roman shades, which makes them a great choice to mix with unique items in your home. Use roman shades to make your window coverings part of your room decor. They offer a soft look and feel and can be made from almost any fabric you can find. Roman shades with ribbons or buttons added bring classic cottage design to any room of your home.

There are a number of reasons people choose roman shades over curtains and drapes. Window shades are often easier on the wallet than the heavy materials of curtains from the past. Most of all you’ll like the ease of use which, unlike drapes, can allow you to almost fully expose the window for fresh air and light.

Letting in the Light

Custom made roman shades are made to fit right to the edges your window openings. Have them made to let in a wide variety of light levels and create the perfect mood and setting for your cottage kitchen.

In terms of privacy, roman shades allow you to have total darkness. This can be worth its weight in gold for any room. Roman shades present few problems.

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They’re quick. They fulfill all the basic tasks of privacy and light control.

The single most well-liked aspect of the roman shade is the provision for the needs of the room. Roman shades provide the privacy and light control demands of your kitchen without playing havoc with the room’s interior design. And to top it all off they are easy to install, easy to customize, easy to use...no wonder they’re one of the most popular window coverings on the market.

For the look and control over light you want to choose the fabric for the outside of the shade. The light is controlled by the lining of the shade (usually specified as varying degrees of blackout fabric) and by raising or lowering the shade to suit the time of day or season.

Roman shades are a trendy item these days!

In the company of a wide range of window treatments that are now in fashion, roman shades have brought their own special demand everywhere. There remains no doubt that these all-beautiful shades make perfect home additions. It is always a bonus that they are environment friendly at the same time.

They’re priced fairly and fit right in when it comes to room design and style. There are countless options at hand to you when it comes to the type of window coverings.

Roman shades are quick and easy.

Roman shades offer one of the most amazing ranges of custom choices on the market. There are a lot of window covering options that meet your needs as the home decorator. A lot of the other options also distract or overwhelm the interior design already present in the room. Roman shades do not pose this problem. They

do not draw needless attention to themselves unless they are custom designed to do so.

Privacy

Roman shades, blackout drapes, cellular or honeycomb shades, have the ability to providing complete control over your privacy. You can buy them in almost any fabric you can find. There are no visible holes for the control strings that people can peek through because the control strings are behind the shade.

View

When drawn right to the top, roman shades have some of the largest stacks that to a limited degree block your view. Roman shades typically fold at about 5 sections with the folds overlapping each other. This places the focus on the shade itself, rather than what is outside the window.

Construction

A wide range of materials are used to make these shades, but all of them are made with the same goals.

These shades are time and again made of horizontal fabric panels, which fold up when pulled. Materials used for making roman shades are generally thick to prevent the heat from coming into the rooms in the summer and from escaping during the winter. This technology offers an environmentally friendly and sustainable answer year round for the energy conscious home owner.

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When Travelling, Kids Are the Country Mouse by Dale Strawford There is something about the outdoors that kids love. There is so much to see around every corner that keeps their imaginations flowing and their explorer hats on. They are their own little self without boundaries, learning lessons as they go. I always factor that into travel. I think kids are the country mouse.

Travel is about experience. Travelling with kids is no different.

They like new things too. They are often amazed by the basic and the simple. Kids don’t need a lot to amuse them. A tree to climb or a tiny stream to get soaked in presents children with an environment they own and control. The world is their oyster and they know it.

The city offers many of what we consider the finer things in life – luxury, convenience and culture. These drawing cards are many of the reasons we live there. Travel is different. When we travel we are often trying to get away from it all. Many of us are simply trying to slow down and escape the city we live in for a more relaxed atmosphere. For couples, the city can be great for travelling. It is easy to enjoy the many luxuries, sweet tastes, sights and sounds given an abundance of time. Kids, too, are able to absorb some of the wonderful things the city has to offer. But it’s harder. Their attention spans just won’t appreciate a four hour trip through the Uffizi Gallery or standing and staring at David at the Academia in Florence. In Rome, the Vatican and the Coliseum grow old quickly. Inevitably, “Can we go now?” begins, especially when passing gelato stands every 5 minutes. This can be a very challenging moment for parents who want their kids to see these things, and perhaps are seeing them for the first time themselves. Kids are very effective at getting what they want.

Parents quickly learn they are not really in charge of the situation.

Unfortunately, that’s the way it is. Fortunately, you have the ability to temper this situation and indulge your own country mouse.

There has always been something about the country that I enjoy. Perhaps it’s the quiet or the raw untouched beauty of it all.

Perhaps it’s the wide open spaces of Saskatchewan or having grown up around my grandfather’s farm. In any event, I think I share some of the country mouse that children have. Time just seems to slow down in the countryside. This is an important part of exploring and experience. There is no rush. You just go. Be back in a few hours. We had a great stay in a farm villa in Tuscany years ago that our children could not get enough of. Morning breakfast would be broken by the sound of bells from a sheep herd scurrying by, the shepherd keeping them on the move for some greener pastures. After breakfast the kids were free to

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roam wherever they wanted to go. They just had to stay within sight of the villa. This rule was quickly broken as they became braver and more adventurous, familiarizing themselves with their new environment. There was the stream close by that they could make little pretend boats float in. There were giant webs where they would catch grasshoppers and throw them into the webs to watch the spiders do their thing. They would play soccer in the open field or simply just chase bugs. They did what kids do best – be kids. Maybe that’s really what it comes down to. I feel the same even when I tell you a retired Italian general walked my son home after hurting himself on some rocks one day – the country mouse must roam.

A country mouse has the luxury of being less scheduled – they just ‘are’. Removing the scheduling of life allows one to appreciate the simpler things and really take them in. Long days of pondering what to eat are a staple of the country life. Kids seem to enjoy thinking about it too. There is time to watch the sunset every night. Slow is better.

No matter where I travel, I know my boys soak up the experiences of the countryside and all it has to offer. They enjoy it best.

They engage with it best. I indulge them. For I too am a country mouse.

Top 5 Tips for Travelling with Your Country Mouse 1. Challenge them to learn about their surroundings.

Teach them about their environment and ask them what they think of it. You’ll be surprised how observant they really are. Kids have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge – feed it.

2. Take your time. Nobody likes a hectic pace, especially children. Slow down; it will do you all some good.

3. Give the kids lots of room to grow. Today’s helicopter parenting can be stifling to children, so don’t be afraid to just turn them loose and roam.

4. Stay somewhere that has a pool or a lake. Kids love water. It’s an awesome way for kids to pass the day.

5. Find the countryside and let them figure out the rest.

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Big Money Mistakes By – Gisele Gherasim, CFP, FDS The last 20 years have seen the growth of Behavioural Economics, the study of human behaviour and its effects on investments. This new science has confirmed what common sense should have told us.

Some of the big mistakes in investing are: • Mental Accounting is treating one dollar different from another. People often treat windfalls such as tax refunds different than earned income. A dollar is a dollar.

• Loss Aversion and Sunk Cost Fallacy represent the way our feelings about losing money and our inability to forget money that’s already been spent, make us ready to throw good money after bad. It is these two concepts that explain why investors unwisely sell investments when prices dip. It also explains why car owners continue to pay for expensive car repairs because of money they had already spent on previous repairs.

• The Endowment Effect describes the tendency for people to prefer the known or status quo when faced with a decision. This often results in inaction or procrastination in making sound financial decisions.

really mean. This Numerical Illiteracy explains lottery and casino behaviour, such as people thinking that lucky numbers or systems can beat the odds. It also explains why people pay high premiums on insurance policies with low deductibles.

• Confirmation Bias leads people to put too much faith and too much confidence in their abilities to choose between options. Most times the decisions are based on unimportant information or preconceived notions.

• We are by nature overconfident in our own abilities. This Ego Trap explains why people try to sell their own homes or think they can outperform professional investment organizations by day trading on their home computers.

• The Herd Mentality explains why people leap to follow trends in investing and other areas of life. If everyone is buying (or selling) then it must be the thing to do.

Remember the Canadian example of the most glaring example of the madness of crowds? Who can forget Bre-X? Did any of the investors know or care if this was a viable gold mining company or was this a stampede not to be left when things were going up and not to be left behind when the price was going down?

It is through knowledge of ourselves and solid advice from knowledgeable advisors that we can avoid the big money • Most people have little grasp of what odds and statistics mistakes.

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As we sat on the runway on our Calgary connecting flight to Los Angeles, the flight attendant came on the speaker to make a special announcement. She said “I have a special message for five children” and she listed the children’s names. She then announced “I know you were told that you were going to Edmonton for the weekend but I have a special surprise for you. You are now on a flight headed to Los Angeles – a.k.a. Disneyland”.

All of the other passengers on the plane started clapping and cheering. I wished I was close enough to see the reaction on the faces of those five children!

As all of us in Saskatchewan know, it has been a long winter.

When I received a call from Disney inviting my family on a trip to Disneyland and the beaches of Orange County, I was beyond excited. We couldn’t wait to get away from the snow and experience all of the magic that Disneyland has to offer.

After a short one hour flight to Calgary and a three hour flight to Los Angeles, we arrived at Disneyland and were ready to start exploring. We were staying at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – a beautiful resort within the park area. It has convenient access to both parks as well as the Downtown Disney District (full of shopping, dining and nightly entertainment).

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Even after an early morning flight, my little guy (who is not quite 2 years old) was ready to start running around the park in search of Mickey Mouse. Have I mentioned how great it was to not have to wear winter boots, hats and coats? After being stuck indoors for so many cold winter days in Saskatchewan, my little guy was having so much fun running around the streets of Disney California Adventure Park.

There are two Disney parks in California – Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Both parks are loaded with fun attractions for all ages. Through Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, there is a special entrance to Disney California Adventure Park, so this is the first park we started exploring. One area that we were really excited to check out was the new Cars Land.

Cars Land consists of three attractions – Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi’s Flying Tires and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree – plus all of the fun shops and attractions featured in the Cars movie. Walking into Cars Land is like stepping right into Radiator Springs! If you have little fans of the movie Cars, they will love Cars Land. Even if they haven’t seen the movie yet, this new area of Disney California Adventure Park will be fun for them to explore.

We tried all 3 attractions and had a lot of fun on all of them.

My little guy was tall enough (over 32”) to ride both Luigi’s Flying Tires and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. My husband and I took turns riding the Radiator Springs Racers while the other one stayed with our son. The park has a convenient “Rider Switch” program where one parent can wait in line for the ride while the other parent stays back with the child and checks out some of the other attractions. After the ride is over, you use your special “Rider Switch” pass (available from the attendant at the ride) for the other parent to have a chance to try the ride with little or no wait time. It’s a great way for both parents to enjoy some of the attractions while still being able to entertain little ones who aren’t able to go on some rides.

34” tall, I wasn’t sure how many attractions he would be able to enjoy. I was pleasantly surprised to find out how much he could actually do at the parks. There are loads of rides, shows and special attractions for little ones. There was never a shortage of fun attractions for him to enjoy. I loved hearing all of his excited squeals as he tried the rides.

Another highlight of our trip was watching Disney Junior Live on Stage. We’re huge fans of the Disney Junior Canada TV channel so I knew my little guy would love seeing some of his favourite characters in person. In the Disney Junior Live on Stage show we had the opportunity to see characters from the “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”, “Sofia the First”, “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” and “Doc McStuffins”. This is a great show for toddlers with some really cute special effects. If you are traveling to Disneyland with a little one, this is one show that I recommend for your “must-see” list.

One of the many perks of staying in one of the Disney Park resorts is the Extra Magic Hour. Guests of the resort are able to gain access to one of the parks (the access between the parks rotates) an hour before the park opens. Our little guy is an early bird (especially while in the magical Disneyland) so we were always up and ready to head into the park early. This is a great time to try some of the attractions with little or no wait time. If you plan your time right, you can fit in quite a few attractions in that first hour before the park officially opens to the public.

We really enjoyed our time in the Disney parks. We’ve already started talking about everything we want to try during our next visit. I have so many stories, photos and videos to share about our adventures. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about the Disneyland parks, traveling there with a toddler and more! For more stories, photos and videos of some of the attractions, you can visit us at www.momsandmunchkins.ca. To learn more about Disneyland, you can visit www.disneyland.ca.

It’s true what they say: it really is “The Happiest Place on Earth”!

Before we left on our trip, I was going to make a list of all of the attractions that my little guy would be able to do. Since he is only

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INGLOT

AN INNOVATION IN BEAUTY Written by Sara Lindsay

Inglot Cosmetics hails from Poland and is sold in over 300 stores worldwide. In Canada, it was only offered in Quebec-until now.

Mr. Wojchiech Inglot, a chemist from Poland, founded the company 25 years ago and the products are manufactured in Inglot’s own state-of-the-art facility.

There has been a fury of press and excitement regarding the brand so I thought I would share with you some of the reasons that this European brand is getting so much attention.

Mr. Inglot introduced the world’s first and only ‘breathable’ nail polish, O2M Nail Enamel. He hoped it would encourage a healthier nail while wearing nail polish because it let oxygen and moisture pass through it.

After recently spending time in New York to finalize things, I’m now working with their Inglot partner in Montreal to bring it to Saskatchewan. I am thrilled to say that I will be offering Inglot Cosmetics in my store very soon. Stay tuned!

For more in depth information, I offer private makeup lessons at my studio.

Sara Lindsay Makeup Studio is now open at 3420 Hill Avenue in Regina. I would like to welcome Melissa Mark to the team. As Hair Director, she offers full Aveda hair services in studio. www.saralindsay.ca | info@saralindsay.ca (306) 347-7829

Little did he know that this product would also revolutionize nail polish possibilities for Muslim women. Many Muslims do not wear nail polish because it interferes with Wudu, a ritual that involves washing before daily prayers. When O2M Nail Enamel became ‘Halal certified’, the news went viral and it’s been a welcome challenge for Inglot to keep up with the demand.

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Another point of difference that Inglot offers is the ‘Freedom System’.

This is a custom palette system that allows clients to choose their own colours and combinations of eye shadow, blush, etc.

The Freedom System offers you just that-the freedom to build your makeup collection exactly the way you want it.

Inglot offers a vast range of exciting fashion forward colours and formulations and the team works with makeup artists and colour consultants to ensure the most current and innovative textures and colours. Since they manufacture in-house, Inglot is a high end brand with a very reasonable price point.

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About the artist...

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 and The London Clothes Show are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and most recently 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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Wedding WardrObe

by RIley lAW SOn

style@rileylawson.com |w w w . r i l e y l a w s o n . c o m Many of us attend at least a few weddings each year. Sometimes it’s with the same group of people. This can prove to be tricky because you’ll need to be conscious of not repeating outfits. I thought I would go through a few wedding wardrobe options to help inspire you to get pieces that can repeat in your life after the wedding is over. Of course, you should always consider the specific wedding you’re attending as suggested dress codes are becoming more common to deter people from coming in jeans. If the invitation requests dressed up attire, then be sure to be respectful of that.

Top & Skirt Combo: The reason I love this idea: • The top can be worn to work, with jeans or shorts, other skirts, and more.

• The skirt can be paired with other tops in your closet.

Spending the money on new items always feels great but we don’t always want to drop a good chunk of change on a dress that we can only wear a handful of times. This is a great option and one I tend to go for.

The Summer Dress: The reason I love this idea: • It’s comfortable – grab a soft fabric dress in a pattern/print or vibrant color.

• It can be worn casually with a jean jacket and/or flats or sandals.

• It can be easily dressed up with jewelry, makeup, and hair.

Summer dresses are so versatile. They are a constant in my summer wardrobe. The great part about a dress is that it’s a total outfit – you simply put it on and go! Play with your shoe options if you’re going this route to attend a wedding. Remember that heels wil automatically dress an outfit up.

The All-in Dress: The reason I love this idea: • Nothing makes a woman feel more gorgeous then putting on a dress that fits perfectly! There’s something to be said for searching for that dress that makes you feel beautiful and ready for everyone to see.

• Make sure you love it because it’s likely going to be a higher price point – so make it worth it!

It’s a good idea to go classic in this case, simply for the sake of being able to wear it again. Have fun with your accessories and shoes to make the outfit more exciting.

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Hair Is Important!

By Joy Amistad Stylist at Visions Salon and Spa, Saskatoon

HAIR - /he( )r/ - Noun - Any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of mammals and other animals. A similar strand growing from the epidermis of a plant, or forming part of a living cell. (Google Dictionary) e

What does “hair” mean to you? Perhaps more importantly, what does YOUR hair mean to you? I hope that your perception of hair is more than just threadlike strands that grow from your scalp.

I believe that hair is more than skin deep. Hair represents you.

It exemplifies your personality, emotion and originality. I am sure that there have been days where you didn’t feel right because your hair didn’t look good. Or, if your bangs are too long, you are irritated all day as they hang in your face. The way you feel inside is expressed through your actions, as well as your appearance.

Never take for granted the effect of a great hair day.

hair up. If they feel weighed down, a little bit of texturizing and all of a sudden they feel like a weight is lifted from their shoulders. It truly amazes me how people come into their appointment tired and worn down from their hard day at work, and then leave energized and refreshed from a new hairstyle. It is remarkable how much of an impact our hair makes on our day.

Whether your hair is thin and you wish that it was thicker, or your hair is curly and you wish that it were straighter, your hair is a part of you. Embrace what you were born with and leave the work in your hair stylist’s hands.

In the course of chemotherapy, Farrah Faucet once said that one of the hardest parts of the entire cancer experience was losing her hair. She has said that she felt like her hair was her identity and staple; people recognized her by her hair. It made her feel beautiful. We all know that, just like Farrah, we are all beautiful with or without hair. At the same time, we need to acknowledge attachment and identity that comes with our hair.

There are millions of hair articles out there about different trends, aids to promote healthy hair, directions on what your hair should or shouldn’t look like according to your face shape and so on. Everyday I have clients that ask me about what’s new this season or how they can make their hair look fuller. I always say the same thing: above any new trend, beyond what’s “in”, I ask them, “How does your hair make you feel?” If they feel like their hair is dull and lacking flavour I get the privilege of spicing their

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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Reduce Stress in Four Steps How prioritizing can help you help yourself

by Wendy Turner-Larsen

Women are under more pressure to perform than ever before.

Career and work opportunities are being balanced with household management, relationships, commitments, childcare and eldercare. Trying to squeeze in recreation, family time, exercise and eating properly only adds to the overload. As a workplace training consultant and executive/leadership coach, I hear about ‘life stresses’ compounding with mounting workplace stress due to: constant change, technological advancements, managing with/through poor leadership or communication skill deficits, and, at times, workplace bullying.

I’ve talked to hundreds of women who want to be involved, be successful, help out, and care for others. They are burning out or burnt out. It’s not easy to say no. It’s not easy to let go of things you like doing, or even love doing. But, your health and wellness depend on it. Choosing what you say no to is hard if you are not aware of what you want your life to be about. Knowing what your life is about helps you set priorities. Priorities help you say ‘yes’ to what is right for you.

What to do?

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Discover what you want your life to be about. Take time to reflect, think, talk to others and journal. This not only helps you focus and clarify, it also provides your life with meaning and purpose. This isn’t selfish.

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Set priorities based on your ‘life’s about’ findings. Three priorities is about all we can manage well. If family is your focus, maybe the job promotion isn’t a fit for you right now.

You decide and figure this out.

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Let go of things that don’t fit your priorities. Training for a marathon when you barely find time to sleep? Letting go means stepping up, having courage and saying no to yourself.

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Say no to what does not fit within your priorities.

Will you feel guilty? Yes, you may. You will also start feeling saner, less stressed and less over-whelmed. Give yourself time for the things that really matter to you. © Turner Larsen Consulting. All rights reserved.

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May Arts Festival Celebrates

“Roots and Wings” in the Cathedral Village

If you have never been to 13th Avenue, May is the time to visit, especially during the Cathedral Village Arts Festival (CVAF). This year, the CVAF celebrates “Roots and Wings,” a theme that emphasizes the role of culture in building community and spotlights Regina’s emerging artists. The Arts Festival is a week-long celebration which kicks-off on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20 with a parade and a picnic. It continues with workshops, concerts, art openings, plays, readings, drum circles, walking tours, comedy, storytelling and more. The finale is the Saturday Street Fair, Saskatchewan’s largest outdoor craft market event. It closes six blocks of 13th Avenue for one day to host over 300 artisans, food vendors, local businesses and buskers. Attracting crowds of 30,000 visitors, the Street Fair has grown to include a children’s area in the park south of the Holy Rosary Cathedral, several music stages and a beer garden.

began 22 years ago, organized by volunteers from the neighbourhood community association who wanted to celebrate the local arts—an idea considered radical at the time. Current CVAF Executive Coordinator, Deb Jones was part of that original group. Today, she is proud of the festival’s history. The festival has become a spring tradition in Regina. It has also showcased a generation of new talent, which inspired this year’s increased focus on youth. This is represented by this year’s poster and t-shirt designer, Max Keene, currently a student at Sheldon Williams Collegiate. Work by other students includes new plays by Luther High School and the Globe Theatre School; readings by the authors featured in Windscript; and a new dance performance at the Art Gallery of Regina by the Youth Ballet and Contemporary Dance Company of Saskatchewan worked with Robin Poitras of New Dance Horizons.

The Arts Festival takes place in the Cathedral Village neighbourhood. Centred on 13th Avenue west of Albert Street (access from Lewvan Drive), the Village anchors a corner of the growing creative triangle in the core of Regina. The tree-lined streets are threaded with a mix of small businesses, parks, residential homes, community gardens, public art, schools, a local library, galleries, restaurants, churches and concert halls. The festival

Festival week is an amazing mix of professional and amateur, young and established, artists and neighbours. Come for the parade and stay for the concerts. There is something for everyone!

Updates on all festival events, concert times and stories about the performers are added weekly to the arts festival website: www.cvaf.ca

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The city of Minot is booming. One of the major areas of growth is in shopping opportunities. The city’s downtown is home to a variety of unique shops and boutiques as well as coffee houses and other locally-owned restaurants for the tired and hungry shopper. Visitors may be surprised that they can schedule a day at the spa or make time in their trip to enjoy a winery.

Dakota Square Mall features over 80 stores including a food court and movie theater. Other shopping opportunities include, Gordmans (opening soon), Kohls, I. Keating Furniture World, Hobby Lobby and Scheels. Of course, the city also has several big box stores so you can load up on essentials as well.

to exotic fare, can be found there, as well as a comprehensive list of places to shop and things to see and do.

With the recent addition of ten new hotels, rooms are available for travelers. Visitminot.org has a frequently-updated hotel availability section to help you find the perfect lodging in this growing and bustling city. And discounted hotel rates are often available as well. Just click on the Coupons section of the website to find special rates on rooms.

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Everyday

Hero Bigger picture

By Jessica Reimer

Four University of Saskatchewan students involved with the Wilson Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (WCEE) are currently enjoying the success of their hard work and dedication. From April 19 to 21, 2013, the Bigger Picture – a unique fundraising event for the Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association (SCPA) – took place at the Centre Mall in Saskatoon. The event was a commitment to share the inspiring story of a local woman who has lived her entire life with the condition.

Veronica Neufeldt, Brian Pham, Liu Zilming, and Colin Gaudet chose to participate in the first year of WCEE’s StartUp Project, a non-credit opportunity for students to gain hands-on entrepreneurial experience working with various stakeholders and community organizations. The benefits of a StartUp Project are two-fold: on one hand, students from different areas of study are brought together to share ideas. On the other, they are applying their collaborative efforts through active engagement in the community.

“These projects are more than a plan you write in class,” Gaudet explained. “This is real. We are dealing with real money, trying to attract real people, and we are hoping to make a real difference.”

The team was paired with the SCPA. They were tasked with the creation and implementation of a fundraising event to promote awareness about cerebral palsy - a group of life-long, non-progressive physical disabilities. Cerebral palsy is the result of brain damage to the motor control centers of the developing brain during pregnancy, birth or early infancy. Each diagnosis is unique in type and severity. With access to the right services and resources, these individuals are able to carry on in their daily lives with relative ease.

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that time, the Association has experienced tremendous growth in membership. It has successfully advocated for countless individuals across Saskatchewan affected by this condition.

Stationed in the East wing of the Centre Mall, the Bigger Picture display consisted of a large rectangular cube made up of over 816 smaller cardboard boxes. The StartUp team designed four picture walls illustrating the story of Nicole Bear, an active SCPA member with cerebral palsy, from her own birth through to the birth of her children. These photos were then adapted so images could be pinned to the individual cardboard boxes with the blank backside facing out. When a box was purchased, the corresponding image was turned to display a small piece of the story.

The concept behind Bigger Picture was inspired by a social media app whose premise is for its users to tap on millions of unturned icons to reveal a small portion of an image. The more users that tap the unturned images, the faster the ‘bigger picture’ is revealed.

“We thought it would be cool to create a real life version of the app, which then evolved into Bigger Picture,” said Gaudet. He, his team members, and the SCPA all agreed it was a simple, yet memorable, way to engage community members to support the Association, while learning more about what it means to live with cerebral palsy.

Major sponsor WestJet donated two tickets to any destination the air carrier flies, with each box purchase entitling the buyer to one entry. A winner was chosen by random draw.

Bear was unavailable for an interview, but the StartUp team shared her story with great enthusiasm. An aspiring author, Bear hopes to publish

a book to continue to teach about the challenges many individuals with cerebral palsy face but how support, perseverance, and positive attitude can and do translate into personal, meaningful triumphs.

Bear was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 3 months of age. She spent the first 4 years of her life in constant transit between hospital and home. Her right extremities are impacted, such that her right arm and leg are shorter than her left and her right hand is limp. All is the result of damage to both the extensor and flexor muscles in the arm. Growing up, her leg was frequently braced or casted to accommodate for the stunted growth of her right side.

She struggled through adolescence, afraid and embarrassed to show what she referred to as her “baby hand”. As one would expect, in all images on the side of the cube representing her adolescent years, her right hand is buried deep in the pockets of coats she wore year-round to conceal it.

Now happily married and with two children of her own, Bear has taken time to reflect upon her journey with cerebral palsy. From sadness to shame to anger and now to acceptance, she has grown to understand and love herself for exactly how and who she is.

The following quote was borrowed directly from Bear’s memoirs and was featured on one side of the Bigger Picture cube: “It didn’t matter if I was in a brace or a cast. (…) I was carefree. If I want to try and climb a tree with a cast on, I would. I didn’t know about limitations. It didn’t matter what I looked like or if it took me a few tries to do something – so be it.”

Bear’s message is simple yet profound: even with a life-long physical disability, she was able to adapt and still perform the same feats and experience the same major milestones as her peers.

“As soon as we heard her story, we knew it would be a great one to share,” affirmed Gaudet.

By the end of the event’s first day, the team commented on a surge of interest via social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

“The cube definitely catches people’s attention,” said Gaudet. “We weren’t sure how people would react when we said we were selling cardboard boxes, but many were curious and interested.”

Bear was on site to speak to the public about cerebral palsy and to witness her story slowly unfold, one cardboard box at a time. As a result of such a positive reception from the community, along with the assistance of corporate sponsors like Pelican Signs, Scotia Bank, and Saskatoon Media Group, the team hopes to establish Bigger Picture as an annual fundraising event.

To view highlights from the three-day event, please visit the Bigger Picture website http://www.biggerpicturesask.com/, follow them on Twitter @biggerpics or ‘like’ the Bigger Picture Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bigger-Picture/543743532324776. To stay informed about upcoming events or to learn more about cerebral palsy and how you can get involved with the province-wide organization, visit the SCPA’s website at http://www.skcerebralpalsy.ca

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10 Questions with Amy Nelson

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by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

What made it an appealing genre for you?

I just loved that it was “feel-good” music. As soon as I really started listening to the stories and the positive messages it has, I was hooked. Country gets such a bad rap for being depressing, but actually there are many great, positive songs out there in the new country music that is on the radio today.

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Do you perform only your own songs?

While I write a lot of my own songs, I actually mix it up and get some of my songs from publishers as well. To me, it’s really important that whatever I play is just a really good song. If I wrote it, that’s fantastic. Great songs come from other writers too.

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What do you look for in a song to qualify as a “good” song that you want to perform?

It has to keep my attention. If it can’t keep my attention, then it won’t keep anyone else’s attention either. Generally, it also has to have an upbeat tempo and a positive message. That’s not to say it can’t tackle some difficult subjects, but the underlying message has to be one of hope.

She started off wanting to be a music teacher and ended up reaching for her own star in the country music industry. Now, while juggling a busy full-time career as a country music artist, Amy Nelson has come full-circle with her ‘Sing Like a Star’ music program, growing the next generation of young artists who are aiming to have a full-time music career of their own.

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How did you come to your music career?

I’ve always been involved in music my entire life. Originally, I went to the University of Regina with the intention of becoming a music teacher. After graduating I did a little travelling to Australia and arrived home just when the Canadian Country Music Awards were in town in 2008. After seeing what it was all about, and seeing local people successfully pursuing a full-time music career, I was just blown away. I realized then and there that this was what I wanted to do as a career.

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Was country music always your focus?

No, not at all. I grew up doing musical theatre. When I went to school, all I studied was classical. At the time, I didn’t even like country music. My love of country came about after I started taking guitar lessons while I was still in university.

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What are some of the goals you’re striving for in your career?

My goal today is the same as it was five years ago when I first started - to have a career in music. As far as I’m concerned, I’m already living that dream. That doesn’t stop me from wanting more or from reaching higher though. I’m always striving to get more radio airplay, and to play bigger venues. I think it’s natural to always be reaching higher. I’m a fairly driven person, but to be honest, I’m just happy to have a career in music.

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What does a music career in Saskatchewan look like?

I think it’s different for everyone. Saskatchewan people have a real appreciation for Saskatchewan musicians. There are lots of opportunities right here in Regina, and lots in the surrounding communities that have allowed me to drive home after a performance. I think in order to make it to a certain level you have to branch out a little bit. There are a lot of times that I find myself touring outside of Saskatchewan, but Saskatchewan will always be my home-base. I’ll build outwards from here. I think staying here was one of the smartest things I could have done for my career, just because of how many opportunities there are. As long as there’s an airport, I can go anywhere I need to go.

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What have been the biggest lessons you’ve learned throughout the past five years?

I’ve learned that the business side of things is a huge part of being a performer. I had always pictured working as a musician as practising by day and heading to performances each night.

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There is so much work that goes into booking the shows, promoting, and making these contacts that you spend very little time getting to practise. It’s a lot of admin work. Sometimes I miss just being creative. Don’t get me wrong, I love every aspect of my music career, but it isn’t what I had first imagined it would be.

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You are self-managed. Why do you chose to do it all yourself?

I think when any artist is starting out, it’s important that they do as much for themselves as they can to develop their business skills. I’ve educated myself in every single area of the music industry. I believe that will save me from being taken advantage of down the line as a female working in a tough industry. I think it’s really important to educate yourself so you know what you’re talking about.

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With your ‘Sing Like a Star’ music program that you’ve started here in Regina, in a way you’ve now come full circle back to your beginnings as a music instructor. How much do you enjoy this aspect of your career?

I’m really passionate about this program. It gives me a chance to combine my education background and my business skills. It’s grown into this huge program with over 150 students from grade one to adult, and five instructors. It’s yet another thing that will always keep me tied to Saskatchewan in one way or another.

I really love the work I get to do with this program. In addition, having the wonderful instructors I have working with me, ensures that it doesn’t hold me back when I have performance to attend.

We have some really amazing young singers that are going to be coming out of this city and out of this province because of this program.

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Celebrating Mom With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, now is a great time to start thinking about ways to tell your mom (or your wife) just how special you think she is. My mom was able to be a stay-athome mom with us while I was growing up. I remember thinking what a great “job” she had. I even made the comment once that I wanted to stay home to watch television when I was her age too. Anyone that has ever said that to a stay-at-home mom knows how that conversation ends! Now being a work-at-home mother myself, I know how fulfilling yet draining it can be. So moms, set this magazine page out in front of your husband for him to read as a not-so-subtle hint that he should start thinking about Mother’s Day celebrations. Don’t worry dads - your turn will come next month for Father’s Day! There are so many ways to plan a special family-fun activity to celebrate mom. Does she have a hobby that you could all enjoy together? Does she have a favourite food that you could surprise her with? Does she have a favourite place to visit that you could

take her to this month? These are all fabulous ways to surprise her with something special.

If there is one gift a mom loves the most, it is something homemade by her kids. Some fun homemade gift ideas include: • A list of the top 20 things you appreciate about her.

• A list of your top 10 favourite family memories.

• A scrapbook celebrating your favourite family adventures.

• A collection of songs that remind you of her.

• A homemade treasure hunt where the final prize is something special for her.

• A ticket to an exclusive family celebration being held in her honour (like a family movie night with her favourite movie and a buffet of all her favourite snacks).

• Making a homemade movie for her including a mini talent show, some of your favourite quotes from her or even a mini fashion show of some of the best outfits she’s ever given to you (possibly include some fun Halloween costumes she made herself).

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