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On April 22nd, grab a group of friends for some afternoon shopping before taking in “The Runway” Fashion Show hosted by CTV Saskatoon News Anchor Chantel Saunders. In all, 8 local boutiques will be lighting up the catwalk to music by DJ Kush, showing us the newest trends in women’s clothing and accessories. Don’t miss out on the appetizers, preferred seating and “Swag Bags” with the exclusive Runway VIP Pass (online only at modernwomansaskatoon.com).

Looking to get fit, donate to a worthy cause and have fun this year? Grab your yoga mat and start your morning off right by joining us for Girl Power by Lead Pilates. You will learn how to take back control of your body with a focus on pelvic floor strengthening—let’s all JUMP to that!

Pump up that heartbeat for a change with Ryde YXE and Thrive Juice Co: 36 bikes will be riding for YWCA Saskatoon—with amazing swag bags, Thrive mimosas, and shopping included! After your morning sessions, access the event is free*.

This event is proud to be behind a mission that empowers women to make their voices stronger, their influence bolder, and their support of one another unsurpassable. To enrich the youth of today within our community we are proud to offer two motivational open seminars. April 22nd don’t miss #girlgoals by Steve Kushman Productions–learn to eliminate self-sabotaging behaviors and overcome your fears! And if the entrepreneur spirit is within you make sure to come back April 23rd for Women in Biz, a panel of local girl bosses sharing their experiences with tips and tricks to succeed.

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A.S.E. AWARDS: WORTHY WINNERS

It's time to take stock of the people, organizations and groups that make this city liveable

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COMEDY COMES FIRST, DRINKS SECOND Out for a few laughs? A handy overview of where to go

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Text by HenryTye Glazebrook

CONCERT GOERS, GET YOUR RADAR ON A label launch party & hip-hop: shows not to be missed

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TOP-RATED ACCORDING TO WHO? PR pro Dan Gold on using TripAdvisor to dine out Interview by Paul Miazga

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HOW BIG DO YOU REALLY WANT TO GO? Standout citizens in a variety of fields chat at Ayden Zinfandels for wines with flavour, power & finesse Kitchen & Bar just prior to this issue's cover photo shoot Text by Garry Findlay on March 17. Each was personally invited to take part in what is being billed as the first-ever Awesome Saskatoon FROM RAILWAYS TO RETAIL: MIDTOWN PLAZA Experience (A.S.E.) awards. (Photo by Paul Miazga)

"Transformational changes" for traffic and business

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PLUS: UNDER THE RADAR SUSAN GALLAGHER MAPS

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Corrections: In the Feb/Mar 2017 issue, we confused Linda Nguyen, a recent graduate of Ryerson University's journalism program, with Linda Nguyen, a writer for the Canadian Press.

We regret this error.

Cover photo by Amy Thorp Cover concept by Paul Miazga Shot on location in DTN YXE at Ayden Kitchen & Bar

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editor’s notes

Recognizing Greatness in Us All

It took me a long time and a lot of asking around to come up with the small, rather one-sided list of recipients for this year’s Awesome Saskatoon Experience awards. But in trying to recognize the positive contributions of so many deserving people, organizations, businesses and groups in the city, you have to draw the line somewhere.

There are countless deserving people and organizations that weren’t mentioned, and while we can’t sing everyone’s praises, we’re hoping everyone sees in them a person, group or place that speaks in some small way to why they love living here on the prairies.

April features a bevvy of expositions (for greening your home and sprucing up your life mainly), Rush games (fans of the team might want to have a closer look at our centre spread this issue) and live performances, while in May some of my favourite events happen, among them Jane’s Walk, Cinergie

Festival and Ritornello Chamber Music Festival.

You’ll also notice in this edition two new columnists: Tyson McShane—a city planner but better-known as lead singer of Slow Down Molasses—and Susan Gallagher—one of the two brainchilds behind Soul Paper Paperie. Tyson is a music fan through and through, rarely missing a show, and so he will present concerts that are as his column title suggests, “Under the Radar”.

Susan meanwhile reminds us of the importance of printed paper in our lives despite the ubiquity of technology. When your phone battery goes dead or Heaven forbid Facebook should ever be shut down, a pen (or pencil) and paper will always be there to record your thoughts, feelings or sentiments and preserve them better than the cloud can.

So as spring weather takes hold, think ahead and observe Earth Day—April 22—by doing something meaningful like eating in a restaurant that serves only locally produced or organic food. See p. 28 for some ideas on this, plus notes on where to fill up on locally produced beer too.

Finally, in honour of Mother’s Day (May 14), we’re giving away two tickets to this year’s Women of Distinction Awards Dinner on May 31 at TCU Place. What do you have to do to win?

Simple! Be the first person to take a selfie with any of the people featured on the cover of this issue and tweet it to @flowzineSask using the hashtag #LiftAsYouClimb.

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Copyright (2017) by FreshWest Media Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed, written consent of the publisher.

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Amy hails from Vancouver (a fact she lets slip infrequently in conversation) and has done quite the range of photo work during her career, but none of it has quite helped her become accustomed to parking downtown in winter.

Planning city streets, touring foreign lands, playing guitar until his fingers bleed: these are just a few of the myriad skills this Saskatonian has excelled at in recent years. When not visiting backyard barbecues in summer, he plays daddy at home.

If anyone knows a good pen, piece of paper or excuse to put the two together, it's Susan. Stop by Soul Paper for a friendly chat—she loves to if not otherwise engaged. But if the glasses she keeps on her head are over her eyes, well...

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Pride Home interior view.

Text by Paul Miazga Photo by Chanda Lockhart

Pride in Simple, Shared Space Canada's first LGBTQ group home for youth gives transgender teens a place to feel at home with who they are in a safe, nurturing environment It’s a house that looks like any other in its west side neighbourhood with its simple exterior, a backyard garden patch and a mailbox out front.

New furnishings, new appliances and light fixtures make the house (pictured above) look imminently liveable, but that’s not what sets the place apart.

What makes “Pride Home” so unique is that this February the house welcomed its first two transgender residents in what has been billed as the country’s first long-stay group home for homeless LGBTQ youth.

Why them? Why now? The answers are pretty straightforward, as Chris Randall of the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership explains.

LGBTQ youth comprise approximately 60 percent of all homeless youth in the country, he says.

That’s already an alarming statistic and shows the huge lack of acceptance for them in society, and when factoring in the increased violence that such youth often face in regular group homes or homeless shelters, the need for specialized housing becomes all the more apparent.

To do something about this, Rachel LoewenWalker, the executive director of Out Saskatoon— the lead organization in the Pride Home endeavour—contacted SHIP in the fall of 2015 to get the ball rolling on what she assumed would be a long process fraught with red tape. But just a few weeks after beginning her inquiry into establishing Pride Home, Loewen-Walker had already found the most important prerequisite for starting it: a location.

When property owner Tyler Stewart of Stewart Properties got wind of the plans from SHIP, he immediately jumped on board. A house of his already outfitted as a group home (i.e., with separate locking bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, large common areas and space for a live-in manager/caretaker) had just become vacant and it was in a neighbourhood ideally suited for the new project. As soon as Loewen-Walker saw

the space, “she fell in love with it,” says Stewart Properties Property Manager Chanda Lockhart.

With a full service agreement quickly in place and a growing waiting list of youth (who must be between 16 and 21 years of age) approved and ready to move in, Pride Home quickly took shape inside and out.

For the two young adults currently living there since February (Pride Home will eventually house six such youth, with the next two moving in sometime in April or May), Lockhart says Out Saskatoon provides “oodles of support and is so good with communication”.

Full-time supported living there means Out Saskatoon offers training in life skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, finances, etc.), plus facilitates visits from case managers, contact with doctors and nurses as needed, and mentoring that comes from live-in support worker Evan.

Residents transition to market housing after 1–3 years but still receive personalized support, says Randall, but the overall goal is giving Pride Home residents a safe, nurturing space in which to grow and mature. It’s a win-win-win situation from all sides.

“We’re hoping to help younger kids given the time and considerations they need,” Lockhart says.

For more information on Pride Home, visit outsaskatoon.ca.

The Saskatchewan Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) is a facilitative and funding organization created to fund housing and alternative shelters, with its overall going being to end homelessness. With federal HPS (Homeless Parnering Strategy) funding provided based on local numbers and assessed needs, SHIP is currently working to implement the City’s Housing First strategy, which seeks to make homelessness a brief, rare and non-recurring phenomenon. See shipweb.ca and homelesshub.ca for more.

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April events Apr07–09

Saskatchewan Living Green Expo Fri 5–9pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–5pm; entry $10/weekend pass $17 Festival and tradeshow all in one, the annual Living Green Expo organized by the Sask Environmental Society brings together exhibitors covering health & wellness, green energy & building/construction, transporation, and food & beverage. There's also an extensive schedule of speakers at the Expo Main Stage, cool presentations in the Green Edge Series, and Kidsphere to make sure the kids don't get bored. See sklivinggreenexpo.com for more information.

Prairieland Park (503 Ruth St.)

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Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–5pm; tickets $12 Dozens of boutique shops, a runway fashion show, speakers to inspire and ground you, including celebrity guest and international model Elly Mayday (appearing courtesy of Lia Reese Canada; above) to talk about surviving ovarian cancer. And bring your matt for the annual Pilates workout at 10am Saturday! For more details, visit modernwomansaskatoon.com.

Prairieland Park (503 Ruth St.)

1 2 Saskatchewan Rush 3 7pm; tickets from $30 4 Tickets to catch the 2-time NLL champs are red-hot and hard to 5 find this year: the team currently 6 sits atop the West Division standings; the hunt is on for a 3-pete!

7 But with the playoffs looming, 8 anything can happen and all Want to win 2 tickets to see a games count. Next up for the 9 Sask Rush home playoff game? hometown heroes: vs. Vancouver 10 Tweet @flowzineSask using the Stealth (Apr. 8); vs. New England hashtag #SaskRushLAX to be 11 Pack Wolves (Apr. 15); vs. Toronto entered into our draw*.

Rock (Apr. 22). For ticketing and 12 Draw date May 1, 2017! other info, visit saskrush.com.

Email info@freshwestmedia.com for more details.

13 SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.) *Some restrictions apply.

14 15 16 17 Kevin McDonald Fri: 8pm; tickets $26.50 18 The Kids In The Hall alum and guest 19 star on That 70's Show, Corner 20 Gas and Arrested Development, still writes a lot of comedy and his 21 Friday night show marks a return 22 to the city for McDonald, who will team up again after his show 23 with the Saskatoon Soaps improv 24 comedy troupe for a short encore performance.

25 Broadway Theatre (715 Broad26 way Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca) Also: Kevin McDonald: Comedy writing 27 and performance workshop 28 Sat: 11am-6pm; registration fee $206.50 Wanuskewin Heritage Park (RR 4, Penner 29 Road; 5 min N off Wanuskewin Dr.; see p.

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Modern Woman Show & Expo

Baobab

11am; tickets $20 West African legends are central to this artful children's performance in which the baobab tree brings forth an egg during a prolonged drought.

Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. E)

Lisa Brokop

7:30pm; tickets $45/members $35 The Canadian country singing star will channel her inner Patsy Cline to perform the classic songs of one of the genre's most respected legends.

The Bassment (204 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)

Danko Jones

7:30pm; tickets $20/VIP $40 Hogtown rocker Danko Jones brings the hard-rocking, bass-infused sounds of his new album, Wild Cat, to the city for a one-off show.

O'Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca)

The Music of Star Wars

7:30pm; tickets from $52 On the 40th anniversary of Star Wars, the SSO will join forces with the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra to perform John Williams' original score.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

Riversdale Silent Classics

7:30pm; tickets $25/$28 day of Members of the SSO team with the district's art deco theatre to present a live score for the 1927 film Wings.

Original score by Rick Friend.

Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxytheatre.ca)

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May events May02–07

OTHER FILMS

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

Cinergie Francophone Film Festival various screening and event times; tickets $10/festival pass $40 In five short days the city's French-speaking and filmgoing community is fêted with feature and short Francophone films from the Prairies, across Canada and around the world. For true cinephiles, the festival also brings in special guests (directors, actors, producers). Ne comprends pas le français?

Not to worry: all films screened are subtitled in English. Family events are highlighted on Saturday (May 6), plus school programming: last year Cinergie welcomed 2,000 local elementary school students to enjoy festival films. For updates, film schedules and other information, see cinergiesk.ca.

Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; rainbowcinemas.ca)

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The SSO and percussionist Bryan Allen, as led by Maestro Eric Paetkau, present this homage to Canadian music in light of Canada's 150th birthday celebrations this year. Three great national works will come to the stage for the first time: Raven Steals the Light (John Oliver); The Shaman (Vincent Ho); and, Four Seasons of the Canadian Flag (John Burge). See saskatoonsymphony.org.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

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Chris Hadfield 7:30pm; tickets from $45/ VIP package $100 Canada’s first spaceship commander, Col. Chris Hadfield shares a selection of stories, images, songs and ideas that celebrate the 150th birthday of the nation he proudly calls home. The respected astronaut takes his own view on history and the future of Canada through its people and the land itself. Performing songs such as “In Canada”, “Beyond the Terra” and others, Hadfield gushes with love for his country and as a person is someone truly “out of this world”.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

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Apr. 1–12: Julietta (7pm/9pm; $10).

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's deep, intriguing new drama starring Emma Suarez.

Apr. 2: The Pass System (doc., Can.; 2016) Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St. E; saskatoonlibrary.ca). All Discover Documentaries 2pm Wednesdays unless noted.

Apr. 5: Secret Secretaries (48 min.)

Apr. 12: Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine (1pm; 60 min.)

Apr. 19: Between Allah & Me (& Everyone Else) (59 min.)

Apr. 26: NFB Short Films (73 min.)

Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W) From Apr. 7: Koneline: Our Land Beautiful (documentary, Canada; 2016) From Apr. 21: The Lost City of Z (drama, UK; 2016) May 28: 100 Short Stories (documentary, Canada; 2016)

Jane's Walk 2017

various walks and itineraries On this weekend to honour American-born civic activist Jane Jacobs, take in one or more of the walks organized citywide for your enjoyment. See janeswalk.org/ canada/saskatoon for more details.

Ritornello Chamber Music Festival various concert dates/times; ticket prices TBA; see Facebook for updates The girls are back at it again with another weekend of chamber music, this year featuring standout pianist Jon Kimura Parker (pictured).Also confirmed: the Ronwood Quartet.

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Dean Brody

7pm; from $39.50 It's a full night of country featuring headliner and 2016 Juno Award-winner Dean Brody. He's touring in support of his sixth and most ambitious album yet, Beautiful Freakshow.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

Nature City Festival

various events and times; see wildaboutsaskatoon.org With more than 50 nature-focussed events over six days, the festival has a little bit for everyone: speakers, walks, workshops and other events to help you see the wild side of Saskatoon.

The Head and the Heart

8pm; $41.50 An indie folk band from Seattle whose simple, unpretentious sound has an almost nostalgic feel to it; pared down sounds and vocals.

O'Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca)

LIVE MUSIC

Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.

com). Shows at 10pm, cover $10 except as noted.

Apr. 1: The Guts w/ Autopilot, Oscar's Hollow et al Apr. 2: TiP Community Stage feat. Johnny MacRae (8pm) Apr. 4: Mac Lethal w/ Kap Kallous (9pm; tickets $25) Apr. 6: Whitney w/ Helena Deland ($15) Apr. 8: Electric Six w/ Residual Kid ($18 day of/$15 in advance) Apr. 9: TiP Birthday Party feat. Brendan Flaherty (8pm) Apr. 14: Let's Hear It For The Girls fundraiser (9pm) Apr. 16: Little Scream w/ Blood and Glass ($15/$12) Apr. 16: TiP Community Stage feat. Veracity (8pm) Apr. 21: The Shiverettes w/ The Garrys, Power-Buddies Apr. 28: Savage Henry live album recording & video shoot (8pm) Apr. 29: B.A. Johnston w/ Napalmpom, Xembryos May 4: Close Talker w/ Yes We Mystic ($18/$15) May 5: Library Voices, Surf Dads, Alive In Tuscon ($12/$10) May 12: Shotgun Jimmie w/ Ariel Sharratt, Mathias Kom May 19: Merkules w/ guests (9pm)

The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)

Apr. 1: David Buchbinder’s Odessa/Havana (8pm; tickets $37/members $27) Apr. 4: Daniel Champagne (8pm; $20/$15) Apr. 7: Flamenco Borealis: Corazón Loco (9pm; $27/$22) Apr. 8: Le Boeuf Brothers (8pm; $28/$23) Apr. 12: James Keelaghan (8pm; $35/$25) Apr. 13: The Residuals (8pm; $23/$18) Apr. 20: Zachary Lucky (8pm; $20/$15) Apr. 21: Jessica Robinson (9pm; $27/$22) Apr. 22: Bret Higgins (8pm; $27/$22) Apr. 24: Scott Cook (8pm; $23/$18) Apr. 25: High School Big Band Night (7:30pm; $13/$8) Apr. 26: Dione Taylor (8pm; $45/$35) Apr. 27–28: Big Stuff (8pm; $27/$22) Apr. 29: Joel Grundahl Trio (8pm; $25/$20) May 3: JJ Shiplett (8pm; $23/$18) May 4: West of Mabou (8pm; $23/$18) May 5: John Stetch & Vulneraville (9pm; $35/$25)

May 6: Wilma Groenen w/ Cidne Treen, Harmonica Donna (8pm; $25/$20) May 12: Sonia Reid Noble (9pm; $27/$22) May 13: Tim Tamashiro & Tommy Banks (8pm; $60/$50) May 18: Anderson Burko (8pm; $23/$18) May 20: Fernanda Cunha (8pm; $37/$27) Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca). Shows at 8pm except as noted.

Apr. 6: The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer (8pm; tickets $35.50) Apr. 8: Pavlo (8pm; $43.50) Apr. 11: The Only (8pm; $49.50) Apr. 15: A Forever Frozen Story (3pm; from $20) Apr. 30: SJO: The Way the West Was Swung (7:30pm; $34.50) May 4: Telling Stories & Storytelling w/ guest host Shelagh Rogers (7pm; $23.50) May 6: Said the Whale (9pm; $29.50; at Cosmo Senior’s Centre) May 8: Ron Sexsmith (8pm; $44) May 13: That 70’s Concert: Eclipse Choir (7:30pm; $29.50) May 14: Canadaland Guide to Canada Live (7:30pm; $24.50; at The Refinery) May 27: SJO: Changing Seasons 2017 feat. Mark Fewer (7:30pm; $34.50) Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclub.ca).

Shows at 10pm, cover $10 except as noted.

Apr. 1: Soft Cotton album release party w/ Solhounds, The Sips Apr. 6: The Wrong Johnsons w/ The Puppets (9pm) Apr. 8: Windigo w/ Dentist, Toam Apr. 14: Friends of Foes w/ Raeburn, The Den (9pm; $12/$10 in adv.)

Apr. 19: The New Customs Dakota Dunes Casino (Whitecap, SK; 20 min. S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) Apr. 27: Lorrie Morgan (8pm; tickets $40) May 13: Going to Graceland (6:30pm; $45) May 21: George Canyon (8pm; $40) Emmanuel Anglican Church (609 Dufferin Ave.) Apr. 2: Elixir Ensemble perform Faure, Chatmana,

Schumann (2:30pm; $25) May 7: Elixir Ensemble perform Schubert, Liebermann (2:30pm; $25) O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca) Apr. 6: Brock Andrews w/ Michelle Dubois, Aces Wyld (9pm; $10) Apr. 14: Good Charlotte ($43) Apr. 30: Jimmy Eat World ($35) May 5: Bombargo CD release party ($20/VIP $40) May 17: Everclear w/ Vertical Horizon, fastball (from $46) May 18: NEEDTOBREATHE ($37.50) SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; sasktelcentre.com) Apr. 2: I Love the 90’s feat. Salt ‘n’ Pepa, Young MC, Color Me Bad et al (7pm; from $45.50) TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca). All shows 7:30pm except as noted.

Apr. 20: Oh What a Night! (7pm; $57.50) Apr. 24: Don Quixote (from $45) Apr. 26: Menopause: The Musical (from $50) Apr. 29: Boyan Ukrainian Dance (7pm; from $12) May 11: An Evening with Frank Mills (7pm; $56.60) Vangelis Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; on Facebook). All shows 10pm, cover $10 except as noted.

Apr. 4: The Radiation Flowers w/ Hush Pup, Yellow Teef (9pm) Apr. 7: Bobpril 6 w/ Mylz&Blankz, Filthy Senoritas et al Apr. 10: Heart Beach w/ Dadweed, Pure Bliss Apr. 14: Mechanical Separation w/ WroughT, guests Apr. 15: Trampoline w/ Touchbase, Wint Apr. 20: The Middle Coast w/ Soft Cotton, Triplophonics Apr. 21: The Cryptorchids w/ Mordrakes, Broken Trancy Things Apr. 27: Mostly Wanted w/ Old North, Alone I Walk May 10: Cryptic Wisdom w/ Prada West (9pm; $20) May 20: Merch Swap SPCA fundraiser feat. Chronobot, Lutheran et al Village Guitars (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca) Apr. 15: Steph Cameron (8pm; $16.50) Apr. 26: Craig Cardiff (8pm; $20/$16 in adv.)

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comedy&arts

Yuk it Up but Don't Forget about Soaps Text by HenryTye Glazebrook with files from Paul Miazga Don’t let appearances deceive you; Saskatoon’s Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club (951 Spadina Cres. E, in the Parktown Hotel) is the premiere place in the city to enjoy good laughs on a Friday night.

The first steps into the venue don’t highlight the fun that awaits, situated in the basement of this hotel along the river. If the atmosphere doesn’t sell the concept—dim lights, simplistic stage backdrops and chatty patrons—the wait times for drinks won’t either.

But make no mistake: there are laughs aplenty to be found at Yuk Yuk’s. The brand, a leader in Canadian comedy for more than 40 years, is more than capable of bringing in hilarious talent, with a headliner and warm-up act brought in every Friday night starting at 9pm.

Comedians recently in town, Sean Lecomber and Saskatoon’s own Darryl Koszman, brought the house down, confidently sparring with the more talkative members of the crowd and leaving the stage to considerable applause. Well worth the $25 ticket price ($20 if purchased beforehand).

Given the above, be sure to downgrade your expectations before stepping into The Laugh Shop (806 Idylwyld Dr. N, in the Ramada Hotel). The venue, set in a large basement conference room outfitted with a small stage for the performers, a paltry bar and a harsh, piercing sound system in need of an upgrade, leaves a lot to be desired on a night out looking for laughs.

These drawbacks could be excused more easily if the comedy

excelled, but the performances are not of the calibre of their crosstown rivals, relying as they did on a recent night out on outdated jabs at foreigners, minorities, women and seemingly anyone else outside of the largely white, male audience taking it all in.

The best thing to say about The Laugh Shop is that its staff delivered in all the ways that the comedians did not. Charming, capable and eager to accommodate patrons, these people nearly made up for an otherwise disappointing show.

If nothing else, the packed crowd at The Laugh Shop (which like Yuk Yuk’s operates on Friday nights only) testifies to the demand for a second full-time comedy club in Saskatoon.

For a healthy dose of improv comedy—where almost anything can happen and frequently does—don’t miss the long-time antics of the Saskatoon Soaps Improv Comedy Troupe (at the Broadway Theatre: 715 Broadway Ave.), which has been around for nearly 30 years. They perform once a month on Friday nights from September through May. Featuring a few noteworthy names—CTV Saskatoon weatherman Jeff Rogstad, Shakespearean actor Josh Beaudry and long-time standout Tim Feschuk—the Soaps are an unassuming and diverse group that continues to surprise fans with well-conceived themes and premises for each evening’s entertainment, which always starts with a line of dialogue from the audience.

COMEDY

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Apr. 24: Gerry Dee (7:30pm; from $39) May 19: Bill Burr (7:30pm; from $39) Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca) May 26: Saskatoon Soaps (9:30pm; $12) Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club (924 Spadina Capitol Music Club (144 1st Ave. N; Cres. E; parktownhotel.com). All shows 9pm; $20 in advance/$25 day of. capitolclubyxe.com) Apr. 7: Shannon Laverty w/ Dylan Jay Apr. 12: Kathleen McGee w/ guests Apr. 21: Lori Ferguson-Ford w/ Matt (8:30pm; tickets $10) Foster The Laugh Shop (806 Idylwyld Dr. N; Apr. 28: Richard Lett w/ Austin Lonramadasaskatoon.com). All shows 9pm; nenberg $20 in advance/$25 at the door.

May 5: Lisa Baker w/ William Hannigan Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxy- May 12: Kevin McGrath w/ Chuck theatre.ca) Haycock May 9: Barry Hilton (8pm; $40) May 26: Kerry Unger w/ Mark McCue

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Fitting Return to an Old Space Art Placement Gallery recently returned to its old location at 238 3rd Avenue South, more than 30 years since first debuting in this bright storefront location. The new-old space, which they vacated 12 years ago, gives owner Levi Nicholat and gallery manager Linda Stark multiple spaces and settings to present exhibitions by William Perehudoff, Heather Kline, Nancy Lowry and many other esteemed local artists.

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Galleries

THEATRE

Affinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.; sask- Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin craftcouncil.org). Open Tue–Sat 10am–5:30pm. Theatre (914 20th St. W; gtnt.ca) Apr. 8–May 13: Scutelliphily. A group exhibition in which patches of contemporary textiles are used to examine personal branding, cultures of display and the role of commodity in a non-traditional art context. Curated by Zoë Schneider.

May 18–28: Dominion by Andrea Ledding (8pm; tickets $15). This five-person play playfully considers the historic but unequal nature of the relationship between white European governors and the Aboriginal peoples aka gallery (424 20th St. W; akaartistrun. they have sought to govern. org). Open Tue–Fri 12–6pm, Sat 12–4pm. Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Through Apr. 22: Just Dandy. Artists Cres. E; persephonetheatre.org) Thirza Cuthand and Andrew McPhail Apr. 26–May 10: Shear Madness by use Cuthand’s film, Just Dandy (in Paul Portner (Tue-Sat 8pm, Wed/Sun which Cuthand narrates an intimate 2pm; $25). It's chaos at one very encounter with an Evil Colonizing atypical hair salon when the upstairs Queen), as the jumping off point for pianist is murdered, but whodunnit? their informal discussions about the You, the audience, get to help solve messy realities of daily life. the mystery and catch the killer in The Gallery (228 3rd Ave. S; artplacement. this scintillating live theatre presentacom). Open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm (Thu to 8pm). tion directed by Bob Lohrmann.

Through Apr. 20: Fine Arts Faculty from The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.) the University of Saskatchewan. This exhibition showcases the work of faculty Through Apr. 9: Southern Dandy 75

by Andrew Taylor (Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun members in art and art history. An influ2pm; tickets $25). Locally born Taylor ential bunch, they remain critical to the city’s evolving and diverse artistic identity. has written this story of two boxcar hobos who suddenly have the good The Gallery at Frances Morrison fortune to be flush with a rare bourLibrary (311 23rd St. E; saskatoonlibrary. bon whiskey. When surly adversaries ca). Open during regular library hours. get wind of their cache, danger, poFrom Mar. 22: Zoodles. Ryan Schmidt etry and comedy ensue in this delightpaints portraits of many of the animals— ful romp. Directed by Josh Beaudry mainly mammals—living at the Saskaof Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan toon Forestry Farm & Zoo. An expressive and Saskatoon Soaps fame. display of colour and light.

Apr. 14–23: A Little Mermaid Ukrainian Museum of Canada (910 Spadina adapted by Wide Open (45 min.; variCres. E; umc.sk.ca). Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm. ous showtimes; $15/$10 in advance).

Through May 14: Expressions of Spiritu- Not exactly Hans Christian Andersen: ality: the Folk and the Fine. An exhibit Wide Open Children's Theatre recasts featuring pieces from the museum’s the mermaid instead with passion, permanent collection of iconography, drive and courage to improve her documents, sculptures and more. world. More details at wideopen.ca.

Under the Radar:

The Grey Records launch at PAVED; Astronautalis returns

Riversdale Silent Classics Series

Text by Tyson McShane

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Grey Records Launch Party 9pm; tickets $10 Saskatoon isn’t really known as a hotbed for independent record labels, so when a new label pops up, it’s an exciting thing, particularly knowing that they will be releasing music from some of the most inspiring new bands in town. New Saskatoon label Grey Records hosts a label launch party at PAVED Arts featuring a few of the bands they will be working with—The Garrys, Owners, and Shirley & the Pyramids—as wells as new psych/garage crew The Sips.

PAVED Arts (424 20th St. W)

With an original arrangement written and performed by RICK FRIEND Accompanied by an admiral-class quartet

BRIAN UNVERRICHT, trombone BRENDA MOATS, flute TERRY HECKMAN, trumpet BRYAN ALLEN drums & percussion

FRIDAY

May20 Astronautalis

10pm; $12 at the door At MoSoFest 2012, Minneapolis underground hip-hop legend Astronautalis performed to a sold-out crowd that wouldn’t let him leave or let the venue end the show, despite it being well after 2am. Eventually the PA was turned off, but that didn’t stop Astronautalis from performing one more encore, a freestyle with no mic or backing tracks, just him and his voice in the middle of Amigos’ packed dance floor. Since then he’s collaborated with Bon Iver, Tegan & Sara, St. Vincent producer John Congleton, oh yeah, and Saskatoon’s own Factor. To say this is a must-see show is an understatement. Make sure to get out to catch one of the most interesting and vital acts out there.

Opening for them will be w/ Transit22 and Stage.

Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.) Tyson McShane has toured across Canada, the US, UK and Europe, and released four albums with his band Slow Down Molasses. He also cocurated MoSoFest from 2012 to 2016, presenting some of the most exciting new music from across North America, next to Saskatoon’s finest bands. @TysonMcShane @SlowdownMolasse

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Saying Thanks in Writing for Real Oomph Text by Susan Gallagher

Treat them Well:

Feel for Your Feet!

Our feet: most of us rarely think about them—that is until they start causing us grief and then we realize just how important they are. We spoke to a few “feet” people, experts each in their own respective specialization, about how to take proper care of your feet!

Happy Feet

Finding the Right Fit

“Reflexology is the stimulation of points in the feet that correlate with different parts of the body. It helps to identify where we carry stress in the body and it encourages circulation throughout these areas. The nervous system relaxes during a reflexology treatment.

(My clients) leave with a sense of calm and feet that feel ‘happy.’”

Amanda Proznik, Doctor of Natural Medicine (Balancing Elements Health Clinic)

“One of the most important things you can do for your feet is to buy leather shoes: leather has memory (it moulds to the foot) and it breathes. These will keep your feet happy and healthy. Ensure you have a proper fit from a knowledgeable salesperson who can educate you on all of the properties of any particular shoe you might want to purchase.

Leane Durand (Durand’s Footwear)

Pedicures: Not just for pleasure

Poking at that Foot Pain

“Acupuncture is very useful for foot pain, “The massage portion of a pedicure is not including for common conditions like plantar only everyone’s favourite part, but it is also fasciitis, bone spurs and arthritis. It works on an important aspect of the service since it the energy meridians of the body, trying to promotes proper circulation in and to the feet, correct underlying imbalances. In western allowing the body to regulate temperature terms, acupuncture is commonly used to rebetter. lieve inflammation, reduce pain and promote “Taking proper care of your toe nails by circulation.” cutting, filing and cleaning underneath them Dayna Meier, R.Ac, TCMD, FABORM prevents bacteria or fungus growth (such as (Sage Earth Acupuncture) causes Athlete’s Foot which, if not caught (Mark Tiu) early or taken care of properly can result in the thickening of nearby toenails, which in turn causes the nail bed to be sensitive or even painful.”

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“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”

– William Arthur Ward There was a time when expressing our gratitude came in the form of a handwritten note.

People just wouldn’t think of receiving a gift or a helping hand without sitting down with pen and paper to express their appreciation.

I have to say that when I get a thank you note, I keep it out for a long time where I can see it.

Why does a thank you note mean so much to us? Because it makes us feel special. Someone actually took time to write down on paper what our actions or gift meant to them and to thank us for it. It makes us feel good to know we made a difference.

Here is a sample note showing how to put your gratitude on paper: Dear Penelope and Devin, We were excited to hear you were coming to celebrate our wedding with us. It was kind of you to make the trip from so far away. The handblown glass vase is stunning; we love it and will use it often as you know how much we love flowers. You guys are the best!

All our love, Becky and Ted N.B. If you are sending out notes following a large event such as a wedding or bridal shower, it is best to send them within a month of the event.

So: Who do you want to thank today?

Susan Gallagher is the owner and happiness maven of Soul Paper. She strives to encourage joy every day through her love of people, paper, art and stationery. @lovesoulpaper

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This is it!

THE AWESOME SASKATOON EXPERIENCE CLASS OF 2017

(Paul Miazga)

Think of this if you will as flow magazine’s celebration of just some of the people, organizations and businesses that exemplify what makes Saskatoon a great place to be HIS WORSHIP CHARLIE CLARK, MAYOR OF SASKATOON

On his bicycle heading to work or with the kids in tow on the weekend, playing disc golf with friends at Diefenbaker Park or catching a movie at the Broadway Theatre with his wife Sarah Buhler, newly elected Mayor Charlie Clark (at right) is easy to recognize (and even easier to catch up with). It’s Clark’s rather different preferences for transport and leisure pursuits coupled with a conciliatory approach to politics that helped him unseat Don Atchison as mayor last fall, but his election also reflects a generational shift that’s taking place in the city, one that is decidedly more urban and active in every sense of these words.

CONSTABLE DEREK CHESNEY, SASKATOON POLICE SERVICE

The positive, engaging face of the SPS foot patrols downtown and in core areas of the city, Cst. Chesney (@SPSDerekChesney; at right) is the force’s Cultural Relations Constable—liaising with various social services and outreach organizations in Saskatoon—and is a mental health first aid instructor. His dignity and compassion were commended in 2014 when Slate.com, an American online news outlet, named Chesney their “Most Valuable Cop” for a blog post he wrote about the death of Alvin Cote, a homeless man he’d befriended while on patrol.

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HARDPRESSED CLOTHING

A tour or stopover in Saskatoon isn’t complete without a visit to Hardpressed Clothing (see detail at right), owner Steve Thompson’s one-of-a-kind boutique in Riversdale. Emblematic of the new vibe asserting itself in the city’s trendiest district, Thompson’s Hardpressed designs—on tee-shirts, bunny hugs, bags, growlers, penants and other paraphernalia—proudly define Saskatoon quite unlike anything else, while the name and the meaning behind it suggest the hard work he’s put in to make “HARD PRSD” the iconic brand that it is.

SAILOR DAN

Once homeless, often quixotic and infrequently mercurial, this instantly recognizable artist owes his pop culture status in Saskatoon to his remarkable talent for drawing identical three-masted sailing vessels freehand. Look for Sailor Dan (pictured at right) proffering his works on a street corner downtown, on Broadway or in Riversdale (they go for about $100 each), though local clothing designer Melissa Squire has also incorporated his iconic art into dresses and tee shirts found only at Alchemy Clothing*Salon*Tattoo*Piercing.

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CHICKADEE MORIN

You’ve probably seen Chickadee (pictured at left with her grandkids) scooting around the downtown or Riversdale in her motorized wheelchair, and if you haven’t then it’s time you took notice. A grandmother and self-reliant advocate for people with disabilities, single mothers and people of Aboriginal descent, Chickadee has put her daughter through university and won a YWCA Women of Distinction award in 2015 in recognition for her community-building work in Saskatoon.

CHIEF DARCY BEAR

Chief of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation for more than a quarter century, Bear (pictured at left) has transformed the band, bringing in revenue from a variety of sources (including top-ranked Dakota Dunes Golf Links and the Dakota Dunes Casino), lowering unemployment and creating quality career opportunities for Aboriginal/First Nations people on and off the reserve. In 2011, in recognition for his many professional accomplishments, Bear was awarded the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province’s highest honour.

RYAN KERPAN

Chalk bomber and freestyle graphic artist extraordinaire Ryan Kerpan (@Kerpanistan; detail at left) has made his positive words and presence felt on sidewalks and underpasses, retailers’ windows and streets citywide, along part of the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge underpass, and myriad other places, for his own interest's sake or even for hire.

Kerpanistan’s signature style and flawless technique belies the fact that he was once a highly rated junior hockey prospect. Lucky guy!

MARK TURNER, SASKATOON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Sheepdogs may have put Saskatoon on the music map as readers of Rolling Stone magazine go, but in the world of classical music and the arts more generally speaking, SSO Executive Director Mark Turner (below at left) has firmly established his credentials and achieved an emerging status for the city in many influential circles. For his work prior to the Symphony as a community organizer and champion of attaining heritage status for Third Avenue Centre downtown and for early wins in his new role with the orchestra, Turner was shortlisted in 2016 for the Saskatchewan Arts Awards in the Leadership category.

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DAVE DENNY, PELICAN PROPERTIES

Former board chair for the Downtown Business Improvement District, Denny (at left) is a property owner with a social conscience. The Drinkle Building on 3rd Avenue South which he owns was the site of a block party in 2013 to celebrate the building’s centennial and it now features two large murals by local artists. Originally from New Orleans, Denny loves Cajun/ Creole food and is a big proponent of public art who has sought to increase public spending in this realm in order to make the downtown more vibrant and an inclusive gathering place for all.

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feature IDLE NO MORE

If the amorphous, community call-to-action movement known as Idle No More (detail at right) had a face, it would be that belonging to a young, university-educated and forceful dynamo such as Erica Violet Lee. Lee is one of the driving forces behind this continentwide movement, which in recent years has staged 1,000-people, flashmob-style round dances here in Midtown Plaza to show their collective voice and command respect for their ability to organize. INM is at its simplest about trying to bring Aboriginal principles into focus as regards collective stewardship of the land, air and water.

DEPESH PARMAR, IDEAS INC. When Parmar took over the business incubator space adjacent to the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, Ideas Inc. (detail at right) was suffering from a lack of direction, few tenants and out-of-the-box thinking.

Three years on Parmar, one of the co-founders of Picatic, has given new life to the space for co-working, a range of small businesses and startups, plus the mentoring and coaching for.

TURNING THE TIDE

This unassuming bookshop on Main Street in the Broadway district has become over time a vital resource library for many and a meeting place for community activists. Beyond the books, DVDs and other material sold by storeowners Peter Garden (pictured at left) and his wife Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringler, a room in the back of their space called The Stand has breathed new life into all sorts of movements looking to bring positive change to the city.

FLOCK & GATHER CRAFT COLLECTIVE

Part juried craft market, part whimsy and all marketing genius, Flock & Gather is a member-run artisans’ organization that holds two, sometimes three juried craft markets per year: one in the spring, sometimes one in the late summer/early fall and always one on the first weekend in December called Winter Wonders (the closest thing to a central European Christmas market going). It’s a truly unique shopping experience by design.

DR. ERNIE WALKER, U OF S; WANUSKEWIN HERITAGE PARK

Touted as the “driving force behind Wanuskewin”, Dr. Walker (at left in cowboy hat) is the city’s foremost archaeologist recently took part in kicking off a new $45-million fundraising initiative for the park aimed at bringing bison to what will be vastly bigger park grounds and much hoped for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. It would be a first for the province, if achieved, and it all stems from Walker’s continuous work over more than 30 years at the site to uncover evidence and artifacts linking the Plains Cree people to Wanuskewin for over 6,000 years.

THE YAUSIE FAMILY

As big city families go they don’t make quite as many headlines as the Nasrs, Remais or Brodskys, but the Yausies represent to many what Saskatoon is all about, namely mining (they own and operate ABC Canada, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of mine shaft and tunnel ventilation systems) and football: the family last year donated $2 million to turfit.ca for a new all-weather playing surface at Gordon Howe Bowl, and Jeff Yausie is Executive Director of Football Saskatchewan, a former national champion with the Saskatoon Hilltops and head coach of the highly successful Saskatoon Valkyries women’s football team (pictured at right).

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feature Who Wants an Awesome Saskatoon Experience?

Spanning the arts, activism, sports and retail, f low's inaugural ASE cover models are a truly deserving bunch 1. Jason Warick (CBC investigative reporter): A former professional marathoner who has trained with Olympic champions in the sport, Warick goes the distance as a journalist exploring social justice issues and putting Aboriginal/First Nations people and issues in the spotlight. His wife, political strategist Michelle Beveridge, has long championed social justice issues and now heads Mayor Charlie Clark’s office as Chief of Staff.

2. Rachel Loewen Walker (OUTSaskatoon): A sunny disposition and an innate ability to look on the bright side of life puts Loewen Walker appropriately enough under the rainbow at OUTSaskatoon.

As the organization’s Executive Director, she helps foster an inclusive atmosphere for and on behalf of the city’s LGBTQ community and was a prime mover behind the creation last year in Saskatoon of the country’s first-ever long-term group home for LGBTQ youth, “Pride Home” [see The City, p. 9].

3, 9. Corey Neufeld and Laura Neufeld (The Better Good, Yoga in the Park): In a world of oftencrass consumerism, The Better Good goes a long way toward restoring one’s faith in humanity, selling goods that are local, reused/recycled, sustainably sourced and/or fairly traded. Business partners Corey and Laura sell an ever-increasing number of local products, donate part of their profits to local charities, and encourage shoppers to be better, more conscientious consumers. A summertime tradition in Rotary Park sees their shop collaborate with One Yoga for Yoga in the Park [psst: it's free!].

4. Cathy Watts (Saskatoon Cycles, Jane’s Walk Saskatoon): If Watts is known for anything it’s the bike valet program she helps organize each summer as head of Saskatoon Cycles. In 2016, volunteers with the organization provided their bike valet service at a record 52 events. Watts also partners each May with local architect Lisa Karkut to host and promote Jane’s Walk Saskatoon—a collection of informative excursions meant to put citizens more in touch with where they live.

5. Kirby Wirchenko (Broadway Theatre): Front to back, the Broadway Theatre is a modern theatre and performance space thanks to new sound, light and lobby upgrades coupled with solar panels on the roof that provide one-third of the building’s power needs. But this designated heritage building, as Wirchenko readily points out, is top-to-bottom member-owned and -driven, so its mandate is not just to be profitable but also to showcase the community and its members’ wants and needs. That means more concerts, specialty performances and more clout as a premiere live event destination.

6. Mallory Guenther (Three Treasures, Moksha Yoga): She’s one of the four people behind Three Treasures, a Malibu-style tonic and elixir bar across 20th Street from The Lighthouse supported living facility. A yoga instructor with Moksha Yoga, Guenther is also the bar’s chief potion creator.

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7. Randy Morin (Cree language educator and activist): For an emerging generation of young, positive and forward-thinking Aboriginal, First Nations and Metis leaders, the fluent Cree speaker and educator Morin is a good representative for them all, especially given the importance of language to culture. Morin—who has taught his native tongue to thousands of students to date—is helping satisfy the growing demand for Aboriginal language instruction across the province while currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Aboriginal Education through the University of Victoria.

8. Alisha Esmail (Road Coffee): Small in stature but not in enthusiasm, Esmail is one of the few baristas in the city who has also branched out into roasting her own coffee. The success of her brand and mobile coffee cart is evident: she teamed up with Karma Café last summer to present a nitro-infused version of her cold-brewed coffee at various events across the downtown.

10. Christopher Cho (Ayden Kitchen & Bar): Cho, as his friends and co-workers all refer to him, looks like an alchemist standing behind his well-

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While business partners Dale McKay and Nathan Guggenheimer take care of the food and front of house, Cho handles the cocktails, many of which feature his own house-made bitters, syrups and infusions. Dinner and drinks downtown? You bet!

11. Alejandro Romero (City of Saskatoon Placemaker Program): Alejandro, an arts and culture consultant, tries to make the city look beautiful by putting meaningful art on display in public places. From Cree syllabics in neon on the Remai Art Centre to murals on various buildings and curious downtown crosswalks, Romero has ensured that tax dollars make our shared spaces look original, unexpected and even surprisingly good.

12. Joel Bernbaum (Sum Theatre): With boundless energy and enthusiasm, Bernbaum, an accomplished playwright, could just as easily be one of the thousands of kids across Saskatoon to have seen a summertime production of Theatre in the Park, which his theatre company uses to bring theatrical arts, storytelling and audience participation to dozens of neighbourhoods each July.

13. Saskatchewan Rush: In just two short years, the Saskatchewan Rush (@SaskRushLAX) lacrosse team has had a huge impact on the city: youth enrollment in local lacrosse leagues has more than doubled year-on-year, but it’s their popularity and success on the field (they repeated as NLL champions in 2016) that has made them the talk of the town and tickets to their games a hot commodity.

14. Asif Moola (Momentum): Independent small business owner Asif Moola, like many of the city’s long-standing retailers, remains in business nearly 20 years on by being smart, finding new ways to reach his customers, and creating demand: it’s not uncommon for his store to see overnight lineups when a new Michael Jordan sneaker goes on sale!

15. Jacqueline Woods (Ritornello Chamber Music Festival): Musician, PhD student and now new mommy, Woods is an accomplished pianist in her own right, but also an arts community organizer through the annual Chef’s Gala and as co-founder of the sublime Ritornello Chamber Music Festival.

16. Judy Storey (mother of four, grandmother): Judy is the better half of uber-entrepreneur Brian Storey [that's his arm reaching in from the right] and is representative of the family behind positive and tourism-friendly business ventures Drift Sidewalk Café, Vista Lounge and Escape Sports, which is run by her sons Jonathan and Marcus.

17. Gregory Edmunds (professional musician): Born in the American Midwest but now a longtime city resident, Edmunds is the consummate gentleman as well as a gifted saxophone player and musician. He can often be heard at local live music clubs winter and summer, but it’s the warmer seasons that bring his smooth sound out into the open.

18. Darryl Dozlaw (Riversdale Neighbours Community Church): If Jesus had a model prophet for the present day, the goateed, long-board riding Dozlaw would be it. When not hosting house concerts or musical jams for the annual Nuit Blanche festival, Dozlaw, an ordained minister, preaches and sings a simple gospel of faith in humanity, celebrating diversity and the power of doing good.

19. Aaron Chubb (Saskatchewan Ultimate Disc Sport Society): Ultimate and disc golf in Saskatoon is about to get a huge boost thanks in part to Chubb, who as head of SUDSS has won for the city the right to host the Canadian Ultimate championships this August. He’s also helping (as is Mayor Clark) to promote disc golf as a way to bring more foot traffic to underused parks and yet carry the sport’s paramount ethos: leave no trace.

20. Carrie Catherine (Shift Development): This charismatic singer/songwriter (“Dear Johnny Deere”) has increasingly devoted much of her spare time—she's a mother of two and the wife of Curtis Olson (Shift Development; Riversdale BID board chair)—to helping implement the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission by actively putting friends and new acquaintances in touch with the dozens of organizations citywide seeking to remedy the mistakes of the past, particularly as Canada prepares to celebrate its 150th jubilee this year.

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Dining by Democracy: Trip Advisor as Guide Around this time last year, local PR professional Dan Gold was chatting with a neighbour about which restaurants were the best in the city. They agreed on most places and then decided on a whim to see what Trip Advisor* had to say on the subject.

“Back in the UK,” says the London-born Gold, “there’s this program called Taste Card which is a dinner club.” With it one travels to different parts of the city (“oftentimes places you’d never normally go to”, Gold admits) to try out the restaurants that provide discounts (typically 50 percent off) based on their association with Taste Card. “You don’t always agree with the reviews or the rankings, but the same idea applies here: it’s a start,” he says.

Once he and his neighbour started looking into the rankings and reviews on Trip Advisor, they realized that the list of cuisines in Saskatoon shows the community to be “quite diverse”, Gold says.

“London is very cosmpolitan, but for its size so is Saskatoon,” he adds. “And while I’ve found some places that I’ve come to love,” and here he offers up Four Seasons in the Park Town Hotel, Odd Couple, Bon Temps Café and Pink Cadillacs as examples of his favourites, albeit for different reasons. “I question others,” he adds.

A quick look at tripadvisor.com and a search for “Saskatoon restaurants” reveals something of what Gold is talking about: ranked #8 in the city is Canadian Brewhouse, a chain restaurant/ pub that’s not exactly the epitome of fine dining or of any discernable style of cooking except traditional pub fare (burgers, fries, nachos, etc.)

Ranked below it are such highly regarded dining locales as Truffles Bistro (#10), Ayden Kitchen &

Bar (#12) and Leyda’s Restaurant (#18).

The rankings, Gold says, reflect diners’ experiences there and are not about ranking one place against another. The rankings correlate well with his experience so far (he and his neighbour have gone through more than 60 of the top 100 restaurants in Saskatoon to date). “Successful ones often fit with where they’ve been ranked,” Gold says. “Saskatoon understands hospitality.”

What else has Gold learned so far in his dining travels via Trip Advisor? “There’s no comfort in going from #37 to #38 on the list,” he says because there’s no telling how different the two will prove to be in terms or cuisine, ambiance or service.

“But I like the chaos of going to the next number on the list. You have to be prepared for everything; we have no control over where we dine next.”

After dozens upon dozens of restaurants, Gold has developed a bit of a routine for each new place.

“I ask what’s the restaurant’s best seller and what’s the server’s or owner’s favourite dish,” Gold says. “The worker will always say what’s honestly their favourite, while the owner will always upsell to the most expensive item.”

Overall, the experience has taught Gold a lot about Saskatoon restaurants, but not just what the Trip Advisor rankings say about ambiance, location and décor.

“One restaurant that should be higher on the list—but this is a democratic list, mind you—is Calories Café (#21),” Gold says. “It really should be in the top five: the staff get it, the food’s consistently good, it attracts an interesting mix of people and of all things they have a bitcoin machine too.”

Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30

Summer Garden 3A 3602 Taylor St. E. The local Chinese community prefers this eatery to all others and it’s no secret as to why. Open Wed–Mon 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $ Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 40-1505 8th St. E; yiphongssaskatoon.com. Arrive early on weekends for dim sum; their’s is the best in town. Open Mon, Wed–Sat 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$

CHINESE

Genesis 901 22nd St. W. Lots of seafood at this organic-focussed eatery, plus Crab Rangoon, paperwrapped chicken and vegetarian mains. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ Jin Jin Cuisine Dumpling 416 20th St. W. The sign out front translates as “To feed the snake,” which here implies dumplings, pan-fried buns and other tasty little morsels. Open daily 10:30am–9:30pm. $ Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. W. One of the city’s tried-and-true places for dim sum. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or sample their fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$ Odd Couple 228 20th St. W; oddcouple.ca. Try the suggested wine pairings to go with the pan-Asian cuisine at this hip spot in Riversdale. Open Mon–Thu 11:30am–2pm, 4:30–11pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm. $$ Oriental Aroma 928 8th St. E. Tucked in a small commercial space off Clarence Avenue. Go for hot and sour soup, lamb with cumin or any eggplant dish.

Open Tue–Sat 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $$

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JAPANESE, KOREAN

Café Japa Bowl 821 Broadway Ave.; japabowl.com.

Creative noodle bowls in Japanese and Korean styles.

Open daily 11am–4pm (lunch), Sun–Tue 5–9pm, Wed–Sat 5pm–midnight (supper). $$ Go for Sushi 2105 8th St. E; goforsushibuffet.com.

All-you-can-eat sushi, plus a Chinese buffet, all for under $20. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. E (in the Bessborough Hotel). Japanese teppan yaki (grilling on stainless steel) with all the fire and flair. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Sushiro 737B 10th St. E; sushiro.com. Broadway’s best sushi and eclectic Japanese nosh. Reservations recommended. Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$

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Local PR guru Dan Gold believes that Calories Café (pictured) deserves a much higher ranking on Trip Advisor than is now the case. (Google images)

Dan Gold’s Dining Tips 1. Ask at the door in a busy restaurant what the wait time would be for food. This will help you understand whether you’re willing to wait that long or too hungry and need to find a place that can seat you quickly.

2. If you’re in a hurry and know you have a limited time to dine and dash, make sure you have cash on hand to pay. Processing debit/cc machine transactions always take time.

3. Stick with the staples: some restaurants deserving of a great rating stumble with confidence issues by trying to do foods/dishes outside of their comfort range.

4. To make choosing a restaurant out of such a large list more fun, use the Siri random number generator on your phone and go to whichever restaurant on the list that corresponds to it. *Restaurant rankings courtesy of tripadvisor.com.

Seoul 334 20th St. W; seoulsaskatoon.com. Use the iPad menus to order classic kimchee, bibimbap and table-top barbecued meats. Quick service and free appetizers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

LATIN AMERICAN EE Burritos 5-705 Central Ave.; eeburritos.com.

Friday night salsa dance parties, pupusas, flautas and the whole enchilada. Open Mon–Thu 11am– 8:30pm, Fri 10am–midnight, Sat 11am–9pm. $$ La Bamba Café 3-1025 Boychuk Dr.; labambarestaurant.ca. It’s fresh, authentic and a true taste of Mexico.

Open Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; laspalapas.ca. A buzzing eatery and lounge not far from Broadway district. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$ La Taqueria Mexicana 414 Ave. B S; on Facebook.

Nearly 20 types of soft-shell tacos to choose from. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $ Saboroso 40-2600 8th St. E; saboroso.ca. AYCE beef, chicken and more roasted on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$

LOCAL/GASTRO Ayden Kitchen & Bar 265 3rd Ave. S; ayden-

kitchenandbar.com. Celebrity chef and owner Dale MacKay likes his cuts of meat. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$ Boffins Public House 106-111 Research Dr.; boffins.ca. Beautiful plating of artful food at this hideaway in Innovation Place. Open Mon 9am–2pm, Tue–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–9pm. $$ Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave. S; congressbeerhouse.com. Dozens of draught and bottled beers, daily lunch specials and lots of space in this popular downtown space. Open daily 11am–2am. $$ The Hollows 334 Ave. C S; thehollows.ca. A renowned Riversdale eatery using locally sourced ingredients in every delightful dish. Open Wed–Sat 5:30–10pm, Sat–Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ Leyda’s Restaurant 112 20th St. W; leydas.ca.

Gluten- and nut-free, organic whole foods, and a Spanish accent on health-positive dishes. Mid-week dining specials too. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ Prairie Harvest Café 2917 Early Dr.; prairieharvestcafe.com. Nationally recognized Head Chef Mike McKeown uses local, in-season produce in his quiet nook. Open Tue–Sat 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–2pm. $$ Primal 423 20th St. W; primalpasta.ca. Experienced local chefs Christie Peters and Kyle Michaels (of The Hollows fame) serve fresh pasta and more in this dark, earthy space. Open Wed–Sat 5pm–10pm. $$$ Vista Lounge 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This airy, upstairs bar with roll-top windows has a tapas menu, drinks and a rooftop patio. Open Wed–Thu 4–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm-midnight; Sat–Sun brunch 10am–2pm. $$

Specializing in lunches & treats for the gluten-free, the vegetarian & the vegan Soups, sandwiches, desserts & baked goods made from the freshest of ingredients Gift certificates available!

10-3311 8th St. E 306-933-3385

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EUROPEAN

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St.;

saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German draught beers. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$ St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. S; sainttropezbistro. ca. A family-run spot presenting French cuisine with regional influences, plus house-grown herbs and edible flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$ Taverna 219 21st St. E; on Facebook. A venerated downtown Italian dining room that has been around for decades (Oprah dined here in 2014). Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$$ Upstairs Fondue 613 8th St. E; ufondue.ca. The only place in the city serving this Swiss treat. Choose from cheese, oil and chocolate, or do all three. Open Tue– Thu 5–8pm, Fri–Sat 4–9:30pm, Sun 5–7:30pm. $$$

Dry Ribs, Caesar Salad & Pint - $10 Open Mic Night; Wings, Caesar & Pint - $10 Burger & Local Craft Beer - $10 Wings & Pint - $8 Bucket of Imports - $25 Chef’s Choice $12

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VEGETARIAN Karma Conscious Café & Eatery 2-157 2nd Ave. N;

thekarmacafe.ca. A downtown café with a lunch menu that fuses Mediterranean, Indian and other influences in "naanwiches", soups, salads and more. Open Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Nosh Eatery & Tap 820 Broadway Ave.; nosheateryandtap.com. Artful vegetarian meals that are tasty and yet satisfy one’s daily nutritional needs.

Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–11pm. $$ Thrive Juice Bar 137 20th St. W; thrivejuiceco.com.

Fresh, organic, cold-pressed juices, super-food smoothies, salads and more. Open Mon–Tue 8am–6pm, Wed–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$

Your one-stop destination for live music, great food and fun times!

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Yearning for Green While the province may run on grain, Saskatoon has no shortage of fresh, vegetable-rich, organic and altogether healthy restaurants to choose from. With April 22—Earth Day—in mind, there's no better time to explore them than this spring Text and photo by Sarah Dorward with files from Paul Miazga

Nosh Eatery & Tap (820 Broadway Ave.)

Specializing in vegetarian and vegan cuisine, Nosh manages to present new and delicious ways to use veggies, beans, herbs and other healthful ingredients in their dishes. The Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos—battered and fried cauliflower tossed in a house-made hot sauce, with cashew cheese, roasted corn, fresh avocado and shredded romaine—is delicious while also being vegan and gluten-free. With gentle spice, juicy corn, and a lightly nutty cheese, this dish is a must at Nosh. Brunch is also a strong point here, and the ever-changing seasonal menu shows the spirit of innovation of Head Chef Justin O’Reilly.

Leyda's Restaurant (112 20th St. W) Leyda’s is tops in the city for healthy eating: nutand gluten-free meals here are all prepared using only fresh, organic ingredients. Vegetables and whole foods figure prominently here, and there are many sharable dishes. Look also for weekly specials on Pacific coast oysters and mussels. As for the regular menu, the Chicken Pesto Pizza (pictured) is light and not oily, made with roasted organic chicken, red onions, juicy roasted red peppers, house-made Parmesan pesto, and topped with fresh spinach—a nice option for lunch. And with warming weather, the restaurant’s patio makes it just the spot for a light meal in the open air.

Thrive Juice Co (137 20th St. W) Though Thrive established itself with raw, coldpressed juices, their smoothies and sweet, raw treats simply cannot be missed. The Mocha Maca smoothie (coconut water, banana, espresso beans, vanilla beans, maca root, chia seeds and dates) is perfect to grab on your way to the Farmers’ Market or while out and about in Riversdale. It’s earthy,

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subtly sweet and can be had with an optional shot of espresso for a bigger kick. For something more substantial, check out their Almond Cookie Bites, Chocolate Truffles and Chocolate Maca-Roons.

They’re worth coming back for more!

The Hollows (334 Ave. C S) Offering a range of sweet and savoury dishes, this sweet spot for dinner or weekend brunch does a masterful take on, among other things, Eggs Benedict (poached farm eggs, prosciutto, avocado and hollandaise on croissant; served with a side salad) that’s fresh, filling and delightful!

Prairie Harvest Café (2917 Early Dr.) Head Chef Mike McKeown can often be seen early on Saturday mornings purchasing ingredients at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market that will appear on the menu at his quaint neighbourhood bistro just a few hours later. What’s in season?

Ask your server for a full list of daily specials.

Three Treasures Tonic Bar (214 20th St. E) This brainchild of an acupuncturist/deejay, yoga practitioner, songwriter and school teacher takes the best of the southern California tonic bar scene and infuses it with a healthy dose of local chi and good vibes. Tonics and elixirs here include “Ohm” Medicinal Mylk (with E3 blue-green algae extract), a Turmeric latte and the Spicy Chocolate Chaga with cayenne pepper, raw cacao and more.

Boffins Public House (106-111 Research Dr.)

While not a health food restaurant per se, Boffins features a lush summer garden space at Innovation Place north of the U of S and artfully crafted meals from Executive Chef Todd Clark, who trained at the famous Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris. It's a welcome, refined getaway.

A lot has changed for 9 Mile Legacy Brewery since it closed its original tasting location in the Ideas Inc. building in January, but faithful customers have already found their way to the new 9 Mile Legacy Taproom (217 20th St. W), where much has stayed the same despite the new digs: it has all the beers (e.g. Golden Ticket blonde ale, Ella Australian IPA, Stand Up brown ale et al) that have made 9 Mile a local favourite, but with sterling steel decor, friendly, knowledgeable staff as ever and now the actual ability to sit and enjoy the beer. Just be sure to leave with a growler fill.

There’s an assumption that everything you need to know about Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N) is right in its name: it’s an evening destination for guitars and rock music—the last stop after drinks and dinner somewhere else. But even though the Capitol is definitely a live music club, it’s also a place that confidently serves up meals and slings drinks. Next time you’re in here for a show, stop in early before the lights dim for a bite and a pint: there are more than a dozen domestic beers on tap, including selections from Regina’s Rebellion Brewery.

The Saskatoon Brewery (612 2nd Ave. N), in the back of Earl’s Restaurant in the old McGavin’s Bread building (with its classic neon “Don’t say bread, say Earls” sign), makes a compelling case for last call after a satisfying meal next door.

Some frequent restaurant guests may be unfamiliar with the small SB taproom, which lies just beyond the adjacent Bacchus Lounge. The taproom, despite its limited seating, feels moody and inviting, with immense copper vats of the beer brewed in-house, six types in all, with a Czech pilsner, an IPA and a classic lager among them.

After coming under new ownership in late 2016, The Woods Ale House (148 2nd Ave. N) has undergone a positive revitalization to attract new and old patrons alike. Taking in the revamped space—complete with a lengthy, satin red booth for larger groups and reorganized seating throughout—the real changes to look for are the updated food and beer menus, the latter featuring nearly two dozen craft beers on tap, such as Nokomis Brown Ale, Mill St. Organic Lager, Black Bridge Stout, and Churchill Brewery.

Other standout craft beer venues: Prairie Sun Brewery (2020 Quebec Ave.) They serve up to a dozen of their regular and seasonal beers right at the brewery.

Silver's Market (183 2nd Ave. S) A privately run alcohol store that fills growlers and does tastings.

Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30

GLOBAL Afghan Kabob & Donair 3-100 2nd Ave. S; on

Facebook. The full and newly revamped menu is worth the wait, though the kebabs are delicious as ever. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $ Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. S; bontempscafe. ca. Seafood creole, chicken and sausage Jambalaya, big crawfish boils, bartenders slinging cocktails and regular live music. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ Cesar’s Cakes & Café 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr.; on Facebook. Filipino kare kare (peanut stew w/ beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more.

Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $ Konga Café 204 Ave. H N; kongacafe.com. It’s the place to go for classic Jamaican jerk or curried chicken (or goat). Yeah, mon! Open Tue–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $ Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. S; mardi-grasgrill.com. Gator po-boys, frog legs, blackened catfish, southern-style grits and heaps more. Open Tue–Wed noon–8:30pm, Thu–Fri noon–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm. $$ Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. W. Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food.

Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$ Pars 8-3311 8th St. E. The city’s only taste of Persia around. Little to see but lots to try: kebabs, vaziri, bakhtiari, stews and more. Open Tue–Sat 10am– 8pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $ Wanuskewin Restaurant RR 4, Penner Road; wanuskewin.com. Enjoy “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair,” such as Rabbit Pot Pie, the vegan 3 Sisters Chili and more. Open daily 9am–4:30pm. $

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• Steak & Guinness • Steak & Stilton • Cornish Pasties • Traditional Pasties

• Cheese & Onion Pasties • Bridies • Steak & Kidney • Steak & Potato

And how about our: • Black Pudding • Haggis

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TUESDAYS Organic bison burgers $10 & pints $5

WEDNESDAYS 1lb red curry mussels $10 & glass of Pinot Grigio $5

THURSDAYS 2 fish tacos $11 & 1/2-price wine by the glass

FRIDAYS Oysters $2 each, no min. order!

Famoso is a neighbourhood pizzeria where you’ll find a fun and vibrant atmosphere any day of the week. Enjoy our hand-tossed dough, fresh fior-di-latte mozzarella, tomatoes straight from Italy, and that perfectly blistered crust, paired with our specially selected list of wine, craft beer and signature cocktails.

Fresh, whole foods — a unique dining experience!

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Go 'Big' or Go Home?

The average wine professional often gets asked to recommend a "big" wine, one with lots of power and little finesse. Here's what I suggest.

Text by Garry Findlay When I managed Enoteca Specialty Wines in Calgary, I asked consumers what style or flavour profile of wine they were looking for. Ninety-nine percent of the time the response was “Big.” I ask this question often as a server too, and lo and behold the overwhelming response is usually the same.

Based on such queries over the past twenty-five years, I realized that creative marketing or sales techniques suggest that every wine retailer should have a “Big” section: forget about countries of origin, varietals, white or red, sweet or dry—just BIG. One writer has described big wines as being all about power and pleasure and unabashed hedonism. The consumer has come to agree with this philosophy versus traditional wines that are generally lower in alcohol and more subtle overall: less about power and more about finesse.

Though I am a Pinot Noir nut, as regards big wines I suggest exploring Shiraz, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Aglianico and Cabernets of course, and don’t shy away from blends of any of these. Also: look for wines that have spent some time—at least two years—in new French or

American Oak before bottling.

All that being said, my favourite big wine is a Zinfandel. When I suggest a Zin after receiving a “big” wine request, many consumers confuse it with the old offering of white zinfandel, an off blush, rosé style wine with a sweet finish. But that’s not what a Zinfandel is: rich and opulent, this wine can be bold and brash when produced well provided they are not “hot”, meaning high in alcohol content.

A good Zin can be as big as you like and still have the finesse, balance, character and finish exemplified by all quality wines. However, try to get a Zinfandel that is at least 4+ years old. And check its alcohol content—I have seen them as high as 16.2 percent.

Such wines should be afforded time to mature and settle in their evolving process: the resulting product will be a wine of greater elegance and grace.

One of my favourite Zins is Earthquake ($60, Co-op Wines & Spirits; Sobeys Liquor), which is the upper study of 7 Deadly Zins ($25, Co-op Wines & Spirits; Sobeys Liquor), a rather popular buy. Earthquake, while not inexpensive, is a game changer for your “big” wine-drinking friends; serve

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it at your next dinner party and see. Serve at 16 degrees Celsius.

It seems the old adage, "Go big or go home,” may well apply.

Garry Findlay is a wine enthusiast and educator who is currently Wine Director at Vintage Wine Bar in the Hotel Senator. He also the principal of Wine Ideology, a wine tasting and educational experience, operating in Saskatoon. @WINEideology

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PIZZA

Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave.;

on Facebook. Sit by the windows in this recently enlarged space and tuck into pizza or panini while enjoying the street view. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm. $$ Famoso Pizzeria two locations: 2921 8th St. E, 134 Primrose Dr.; on Facebook. This Canadian chain produces top-notch pizza, plus appetizers or desserts to tempt anyone. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$ Una Pizza 707 Broadway Ave.; unayxe.com. This locally owned joint serves California-influenced cuisine, thin-crust pizzas and wine by the glass. Open Sun– Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight. $$

SOUTH ASIAN

Angeethi 325 Ave. C S; angeethi.ca. Cheap lunch and

supper buffets, but order off the menu for top East Indian fare. Open Wed–Sun 11am–10pm, Tue noon–9pm. $$ Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. W; moguldivaan.com.

Lovely Pakistani fare made fresh daily. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $ Samosa King 106-3120 8th St. E; thesamosaking.ca.

South Indian fast food (dosas, samosas,...). Open Mon–Tue, Sat 9:30am–6pm, Wed–Fri 9:30am–9pm, Sun noon–5pm. $ Spicy Bite 113 3rd Ave. S; myspicybite.com. Indian buffets for lunch or supper have become a staple downtown in the Drinkle Building, but the full menu is also worth perusing. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Spicy Time 4-3401 8th St. E; Spicytime.ca. The South Asian buffet here is known for hefty spice levels and authenticity. The dining area was recently expanded. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$

CAFÉS & DINERS City Perks 801 7th Ave. N; cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit,

great coffee and a fine weekend brunch. Open Mon– Fri 7am–10pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ Citizen Café & Bakery 18 23rd St. E; citizencafeandbakery.ca. Sandwiches, soups and hot bevvies named for revolutionaries. Open Mon–Fri 7am– 5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. $$ Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W; collectivecoffee.com.

It’s where to get coffee and a light lunch in Riversdale. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. E; on Facebook. A sublime hideaway off Broadway with cozy nooks and delicious, fresh food. Open daily 8am–10pm. $ Drift Sidewalk Café 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This creperie is airy, sunny and always buzzing with energy.

Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $$ Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B S; thelittlebird.ca. Croissants, macrons and other French pastries, plus lunches that are the toast of Riversdale. Daily lunch options. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Living Sky Café 950 Spadina Cres. E; mwlfoods. ca. In the Civic Conservatory, serving coffees, teas, other beverages and lunch. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4:30pm. $ Park Café 512 20th St. W; parkcafe.ca. An everpopular favourite in Riversdale is as classic a diner experience as it gets. Daily specials and bottomless coffee served. Open daily 8am–4pm. $ Poached Breakfast Bistro 259 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook. Stuffed French toast, maple pecan bacon and other tempting breakfasts. Open daily 8am–2pm. $$

5 new food+drink openings

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1. Melody Bar A moody, subterranean spot with regular live jazz and funk music. (255 3rd Ave. S; melodybar.ca) 2. Three Treasures Tonic Bar If needing

an energy boost or blue mylk, look no further.

(214 20th St. E; threetreasurestonics.com) 3. Sticks and Stones From the creators of Ayden and Little Grouse comes this Japanese/Korean noodle bowl shop. (226 2nd Ave. S; sticksandstonesyxe.com) 4. Crazy Cactus The "Gringo" is the signature cocktail at this crazy mad party place downtown. (269B 3rd Ave. S; crazycactusyxe.com) 5. The Woods Ale House Though open since just before Christmas, this pub is just gathering steam as a good place for beers and food. (148 2nd Ave. N; thewoodsalehouse.com)

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local attractions 00 Accommodations (map 1) 1. Best Western Blairmore (H2; 306 Shillington Cres., 306-242-2299)

2. Best Western Plus East Side (I10; 3331 8th St. E, 306-986-2400)

3. Colonial Square Inn & Suites (I8; 1-1301 8th St. E,

306-343-1676)

4. Comfort Inn (D7; 2155 Northridge Dr., 306-934-1122) 5. Comfort Suites Saskatoon (A5; 203 Bill Hunter Ave. 306-955-6565)

6. Confederation Inn (H3; 3330 Fairlight Dr., 306-384-2882) 7. Country Inn & Suites (D6; 617 Cynthia St., 306-934-3900) 8. Days Inn Saskatoon (E7; 2000 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-242-3297) 9. Four Points Sheraton Hotel (K8; 103 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-933-9889)

10. Hampton Inn (K8; 105 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-665-9898) 11. Hampton Inn & Suites (E5; 110 Gateway Blvd., 306-933-1010)

12. Heritage Inn (E5; 102 Cardinal Cres., 306-665-8121) 13. Home Inn & Suites (K9; 253 Willis Cres., 306-657-4663) 14. MainStay Suites (E5; 317 Aerogreen Cres., 306-933-2622) 15. Marriott Courtyard Saskatoon Airport (E5; 333

Aerogreen Cres., 306-986-4993) 16. Motel 6 Saskatoon (A5; 231 Marquis Dr., 306-665-6688) 17. Northgate Motor Inn (G7; 706 Idylwyld Dr. N; 306-664-4414) 18. Northwoods Inn & Suites (G7; 610 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2901) 19. Quality Inn & Suites (E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-5552) 20. Ramada Hotel (F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-665-6500) 21. Refresh Inn & Suites (H8; 1220 College Dr., 306934-5555) 22. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B N, 306-242-7272) 23. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 310 Circle Dr. W, 306-477-4844) 24. Saskatoon Inn Hotel (E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306-242-1440) 25. Super 8 Saskatoon (D7; 706 Circle Dr. E, 306-384-8989) 26. Super 8 Saskatoon West (G5; 1414 22nd St. W, 306-974-2900) 27. Thriftlodge Saskatoon (E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2191) 28. TownePlace Suites by Marriott (K9; 247 Willis Cres., 306-952-0400) 29. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 106 Circle Dr. W, 306-242-8881) 30. Westgate Motor Inn (H5; 2501 22nd St. W; 306-382-3722)

1. Delta Bessborough

(map 2, E6; 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521)

2. Hilton Garden Inn

(map 2, C4; 90 22nd St. E, 306-244-2311)

3. Holiday Inn Saskatoon

(map 2, C3; 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000)

4. Holiday Inn Express

(map 2, D4; 315 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-384-8844)

5. The James Hotel

(map 2, E7; 620 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-6446) 6. Obasa Suites* (3 locations; map 2, B4, B6; map 3, B2; 1-877-996-2272)

Bessborough Hotel and Gardens Saskatoon’s “Castle on the River,” the “Bess” is arguably the city’s most photographed landmark, intentionally designed by Montreal architects Archibald and Schofield to resemble a Bavarian castle. Built by the CNR, it was completed in 1932. 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521.

Canadian Light Source Synchrotron A football field-sized research facility for light optics, particle acceleration and more that is also one of the largest laboratories in Canada. Free guided tours (2pm Mon, Wed, Fri) allow the public to see how extremely bright light is used to peer inside matter. 44 Innovation Blvd.

(U of S campus), 306-657-3500; lightsource.ca.

Civic Conservatory Completed in 1964, this glass and concrete structure is home to plants from tropical, desert, temperate and other climates. Catch the blooming cycles of various plants year-round in this heated oasis near the city centre. Open daily 10am–5pm. 950 Spadina Cres. E; saskatoon.ca/parksrecreation-attractions.

Dakota Dunes Casino The lone casino serving Saskatoon features slot machines, Texas Hold’Em poker, Blackjack, Roulette, a restaurant and regular live events. Check their online schedule for free regular shuttle service from pick-up points city-wide (incl. Market Mall and Lawson Heights Mall). 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219), 306667-6400; dakotadunescasino.com Diefenbaker Canada Centre The only combined Prime Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada features cultural, educational and historical collections from the life and times of 13th Prime Minister, John G. Diefenbaker. Free admission.

Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm. 101 Diefenbaker Pl. (U of S campus), 306-966-8384; usask.ca/diefenbaker Forestry Farm and Saskatoon Zoo Open year-round, this designated National Historic Site is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic creatures from similar climates. Open daily 10am–8pm. Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; saskatoon.ca/parksrecreation-attractions. Map 1, E11.

Kiwanis Park Found along Spadina Crescent East, the city’s most scenic park sprawls along the South Saskatchewan River and pays tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the Bessborough, honours those who served in WWI. A fountain along the river remembers those who died in WWII. The park also features statues of noteworthy Saskatonians Denny Carr and Ray Hnatyshyn.

Knox United Church A designated municipal heritage building, this two-storey, dark red brick building finished in 1914 boasts beautiful stainedglass windows and acoustics that make it a regular

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9. Hotel Senator

(map 2, D4; 243 21st St. E, 306-244-6141)

10. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

(map 2, D5; 612 Spadina Cres. E, 306-652-6770)

Eastview neighbourhood is the city’s small wartime museum, with minutely detailed dioramas of D-Day and other battles. Veterans and their families have donated combat uniforms, war medallions, flags and more to this poignant space. Open Thu 9am–2pm or by appointment (entry by donation); call 306-374-6303.

3021 Louise St.; nutanalegion.ca.

St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Saskatoon’s first Anglican cathedral incorporates brick, Tyndall stone and terra cotta in an unornamented neo-Gothic style.

Completed in 1917, the cornerstone was laid in 1912 by then Governor General Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. E. Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Dozens of vendors selling farm-fresh produce, eggs, meat, fish, bread, preserves and more. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; market days Wed (10am–3pm), Sat (8am–2pm) and Sun (10am–3pm).

414 Ave. B S; saskatoonfarmersmarket.com.

U of S Observatory The observatory facilities (telescopes, other scientific equipment) at the U of S are available for use by both students and visitors alike, with the facility staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing. Call to book a guided tour (306-9666393). Free admission. Open Saturdays in October and November 7:30–9:30pm; physics.usask.ca/observatory.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the settlement of the prairies. The museum, which also features an art gallery and gift shop, has one of the largest collections of handwoven textiles in the country.

Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. E; umc.sk.ca.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree used this site (pronounced Wah-nus-KAY-win; “living in harmony”) for thousands of years as a gathering and hunting place. Trails rich in history wind over more than 6km of parkland, plus inside are art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and a gift shop.Open Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm. 5km N on Wanuskewin Road; wanuskewin.com.

Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings— with a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of four such museums province-wide, the WDM in Saskatoon also has an extensive collection of rare and antique automobiles. Open daily 9am–5pm.

2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910; wdm.ca.

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(map 2, E5; 405 20th St. E, 306-665-3322)

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Compliments of local businesses.

7. Park Town Hotel

(map 2, B7; 924 Spadina Cres. E, 1-800-667-3999)

venue for many musical performances. Its congregation began as part of the Saskatoon Prebyterian Mission Field in 1885 following the Northwest Rebellion. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159.

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secret Saskatoon An aerial view of downtown Saskatoon c. 1940 (Local History Room, SPL)

(Google images)

Before the tracks were pulled up and the trains re-routed, downtown Saskatoon had a much different feel, even if part of its modern face only hints at how much things have changed.

Most Saskatonians cannot imagine the downtown other than as it appears today: bookended in the west by Midtown Plaza and in the east by the Bessborough Hotel.

But it wasn’t always this way.

The mall’s exterior, along with a plaque outside the main entrance on 1st Avenue South and a wall of photos near the food court hint at how different the area and the entire city once was.

In 1890, the CNR railway station opened at 20th Street and 1st Avenue South where the mall stands today—16 years before Saskatoon was officially incorporated as a city.

The downtown was surveyed and the streets laid out parallel to the railway tracks, says

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The History of Midtown Plaza Saskatoon City Archivist Jeff O’Brien. “In this, Saskatoon (i.e., the downtown) was exactly the same as any other small town in Saskatchewan,” he says.

“The railway yards expanded over time, widening to occupy the area from First Avenue to Avenue A, from the river to 23rd Street, and in so doing, blocking off east-west traffic throughout that area,” O’Brien says. And even though there were two vehicle underpasses—one at 23rd Street and another at 19th Street—the only other connection between Riversdale and the downtown was a pedestrian footbridge from First Avenue to Avenue A at 20th Street. “It was a cold and bitter little walk, in the wintertime,” O’Brien suggests, “and the downtown yards were to be an effective barrier to traffic until the 1960s.”

By the 1950s, Saskatoon was again booming, and with the growing population came more automobiles. At that time, the city had 28 level crossings (compared to just a handful today), some of which saw more than 30 trains daily. A city report commissioned at the time called for grade separations at busy crossings to deal with this problem.

“But a better solution was to get rid of the downtown yards, which would have several potential consequences,” O’Brien says.

Among other things, it would open up eastwest connections between the commercial areas of Riversdale and downtown and open up a large section of land for development The old CNR station (Local History Room, SPL)

(where Midtown Plaza, TCU Place and the YMCA now sit); and, acquisition of the CNR right of way south of the river spurred the development of a freeway.

The yards officially closed on Nov. 17, 1964, and the Idylwyld Bridge opened on Oct. 29, 1966. This immediately improved east-west traffic through downtown, but a bottleneck as created across the downtown: back then, to get from one side of the city to the other one had to traverse the downtown.

As a solution to this, Circle Drive was developed, O’Brien says.

Midtown Plaza opened on July 30, 1970, with 51 stores, with Simpsons-Sears—now Sears Canada—as the first anchor tenant for the location (Eatons eventually became the other and remained so until its closure in the late 1990s; Hudson’s Bay moved into the mall from its stand-alone location on 2nd Avenue North and 23rd Street East in 1999).

The mall quickly became an iconic part of the downtown, with some significant additions over time, including development of the mall’s tower, which with 12 floors above ground made it the tallest building in Saskatoon for most of the 1970s. In 1990, a second level was added to the mall, and it was then that it was remodeled as an ode to the former CNR railway station, helping generate a certain amount of nostalgia and harkening to its historical significance as it does today.

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