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BEYOND SISTERS, MOMS & FRIENDS

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“INDIGENIZATION”: WHAT’S IN A NAME?

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The young, inspiring women of Saskatoon say a lot about the city and what it aspires to become

A new focus at the U of S on moving boldly forward Text by Naomi Zurevinski

ONE WAY TO DEFINE INSPIRATION Generate sparks that can light a lasting fire within

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Text by Susan Gallagher

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A PHYSICIAN WHO TAKES HER MEDICINE Food is everything to Dr. Dee Dee Maltman Interview by Erika Faith

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NOW THAT’S USING YOUR NOODLE! What the chef recommends for sating that pasta frenzy A rundown and recipe by Scott Dicks Easygoing, hard-working Road Coffee founder and operator Alisha Esmail helps represent the many inspiring women of Saskatoon.

(Amy Thorp Photography)

TRANSFORMERS: SCRAP METAL IN DISGUISE The owner of BN Metals and his attention-getting art

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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 8 f music+events 24 f health&beauty returns next issue f fashion

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by Amy Thorp Shot on location at Sushiro in Broadway district, Saskatoon.

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editor’s notes

Honouring Women on Mar. 8

It’s our fifth year of marking the occasion of International Women’s Day by interviewing 8 women, and thinking back over the years I remember one email I received from a person who liked the features but also wanted to know if we’d consider doing one on inspiring young men at some point.

Admittedly, there are many men in Saskatoon who respect for the work they’ve done to better this city and make the lives of all Saskatonians more enjoyable.

That said, we continue to focus on women in this issue of the magazine because not all women are mothers—that’s what Mother’s Day is

for—and yet so many of them deserve recognition for the important roles they play in our lives but never get credit for. Get inspired to honour them by attending one of the two events below.

Help us celebrate and honour your female colleagues, friends, neighbours and family members. Nominate someone for flow’s Inspiring Women of YXE contest (details on p. 31) and ensure that someone you know, whether they are a mother or not, is made to feel special for being themselves and making a difference to each of us.

For more ideas on celebrating women, see below.

After you’ve done nominating someone, find some time to chow on or make noodles (p. 28) or see a concert or theatre production in the coming months. My wife is keenly anticipating the Saskatoon Chefs’ Gala on Feb. 10, while our daughter is looking forward to celebrating her 5th birthday with Wide Open Children’s Theatre (p.14). And hockey fans: the travelling exhibit now at the Diefenbaker Canada Centre simply shouldn’t be missed.

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7pm; tickets $13.13 (lunafest2018.eventbrite.ca) Showcasing women, their stories and their causes through nine short films, Lunafest also includes a discussion (moderated by Bettie-Ann Heggie) that hopes to motivate you to make a difference.

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

5:45pm; tickets $125 This night honouring women is in support of Dress for Success Saskatoon and will feature gourmet tapas, desserts and drinks from some of the city’s best chefs.

For ticketing info, visit persephonetheatre.org.

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Here’s a woman who is living proof that cutting back on social media and limiting the use of technology in one’s life does not diminish one’s ability to socialize and connect to other people. A health-food lover at heart, she loves her organic greens!

A few things about this Saskatoon native: he’ll never talk rot about someone’s wine choices; he’s big on the outdoors and getting away from it all; and, he can only go so long without reading the latest from Wine Spectator magazine.

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the city

Def ining Indigenization

The University of Saskatchewan has embarked on an ambitious plan to “indigenize” the campus. Aside from hiring new Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement Jacqueline Ottmann, what will this move mean in practice?

Text by Naomi Zurevinski Photo provided by the University of Saskatchewan

In 2016, the University of Saskatchewan updated its Mission, Values and Vision statements for the first time since 1993, this time including a commitment to inclusion and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and communities directly therein. Although Indigenization is an increasingly central concept, it can be difficult to know exactly what it means in practice.

Jacqueline Ottmann, the new and first-ever Vice-Provost of Indigenous Engagement for the U of S, began her term on Oct. 1, 2017. Ottmann is Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), from Fishing Lake First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan. She completed her Master’s and PhD in Educational Leadership at the U of S before working at the University of Calgary for 13 years, where she was the Director of Indigenous Education Initiatives, an associate professor, and co-chair for the U of C’s university-wide Indigenous Strategy.

“Indigenization needs decolonization. I see decolonization as challenging forces—programming, policies, curricula, etc.—that are divisive and destructive. It challenges the status quo and systemwide changes in how the university is organized and structured,” Ottmann says. “[It’s] ensuring that voices that have been marginalized are now being included at decision-making tables, and it’s about meeting the needs of Indigenous peoples (at the U of S) like they’ve never been met before.”

Ottmann recognizes that there are challenges associated with defining Indigenization.

“Part of this journey and perhaps the current frustration of not having a clear definition, is because we’re moving into unfamiliar territory.

Reconciling peoples is not easy, so it requires intention and patience,” she says.

The new position at the U of S provides representation within senior university administration, and part of Ottmann’s job will be to create an Indigenous Strategy and action plan that is linked to the university’s overall plan, which will also be tracked to ensure accountability.

There have been several ongoing Indigenization initiatives already, though in January 2016 the University Council approved a motion to include Indigenous content in all degree programs.

The details of this have yet to be finalized, but it could mean that within specific courses there will be a certain amount of Indigenous content, or students in certain programs will be required to take an Indigenous Studies intro course, covering topics such as Indigenous history in Canada, treaties and Indigenous ways of life.

Ottmann is enthusiastic about the changes happening at the U of S, and notes that the university’s commitment to change is something she hasn’t seen before.

“Of the U-15 universities across Canada, the University of Saskatchewan is the only one that I know of that embeds Indigenization in the vision statement,” she says. “I’ve seen Indigenous strategies separate from but connected to the university plan, but reconciliation and commitments to Indigenization are embedded right in the (U of S) plan. That’s unique, and I’m very excited about it.”

To learn more about Indigenization at the U of S, visit aboriginal.usask.ca/gordon-oakes-redbear-student-centre.php.

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February events Through Feb04 Various times and event prices; full details at nutrienwintershines.ca The city’s longest-running winter festival gives kids of all ages something to enjoy. The Kiddies Ice Play Area (free) provides an all-day outdoor space for those 8 and under, while the Snow Park ($2/person) offers shinny, ice games and even a scavenger hunt.

For adults, take in the multicultural Desposito contest (Thu, 6pm; free), the 70’s + 80’s Dance Party (Fri, 6pm; free) or any of the many other events and activities throughout the final weekend.

Centred on the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market (414 Ave. B S)

(Tourism Saskatoon)

Feb26–Mar04 Saskatoon Blues Festival

Various venues & showtimes; tickets from $30; saskatoonbluessociety.ca

(artscommons.ca)

An impressive lineup will headline the Bridge City’s annual blues showcase this year.

Feature shows include Steve Strongman (Thu, 8pm; The Bassment), Angel Forrest (pictured) (Fri, 8pm; TCU Place), Cary Morin (Fri, 9pm; The Bassment) and the Li’l Jimmy Reed Band with Regina’s very own Jack Semple (Sat, 8pm; TCU Place).

TCU Place (35 22nd St. E) The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N)

Feb27–Mar04 Gabriel Dumont’s Wild West Show

Tue–Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $48 The world premiere of this creative work of fiction is based on Gabriel Dumont’s desire to have a Wild West show tour France to tell the story of the Métis people and the settlement of the West. A multilingual production featuring French, English, Michif and Cree (with translations), GDWWS was co-written by 10 local playwrights and directed by Mani Soleymanlou. Co-presented

by Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre and La Troupe du Jour. Ticket information at persephonetheatre.org.

Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E)

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Feb10

Chefs’ Gala & Showcase 5:30pm (cocktails), 6:30pm (dinner); tickets $170/table of 8 $1,300 For 8 years the Saskatoon Chefs’ Association has partnered with three local arts non-profits (Live Five Independent Theatre, Little Opera On the Prairie, Ritornello Chamber Music Festival) to offer a gala evening of delicious food and entertainment while raising funds and awareness for these community organizations. Live performances from local professional artists will entertain guests in between each of several courses, while the evening closes with an awards ceremony and live auction. For tickets, see saskatoonchefsgala.com.

Prairieland Park, Hall A (503 Ruth St.)

Kona Winter Festival

11am–7pm; free admission Heaps of activities for families with kids at this inaugural event: sled dog rides, kick sled tours, log sawing, animal calls, puppet tales and an artisan fair.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park (RR4, Penner Road; wanuskewin.com)

A Mass for Peace

7:30pm; tickets from $25 This concert, featuring the Canadian Chamber Choir, the Greystone Singers and soloist Lahni Russell (cello), speaks to turmoil and war, and moves from darkness to light.

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

WiL

8pm; tickets $21.50 This roots singer/songwriter concedes he’s not the best guitarist or singer, but his very particular style pairs well with his immeasurable talent.

Village Guitar & Amp (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca)

The Sheepdogs

8pm; tickets $33.75 Saskatoon’s finest southern rockers, led

by Ewan Currie (pictured), debut their new album, Changing Colours. Opening act: Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs.

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

Serena Ryder

8pm; tickets $54.50 Toronto-born Ryder brings her fiveoctave vocal range and powerful stage presence to one of the city’s most spectacular venues. broadwaytheatre.ca Third Avenue United Church (304 3rd Ave. N)

(Dan Nawrocki)

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LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS

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

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

Feb. 7: Hollerado w/ Surf Dads Feb. 10: Romes w/ guests Feb. 24: Mostly Wanted w/ Contrafact, Chasing Illusions (8pm) Mar. 9: Secrets w/ Picturesque, guests (9pm; tickets $15) Mar. 23: The Real McKenzies w/ Raygun Cowboys, Xembryos ($15) Mar. 27: Ought w/ Flasher Mar. 31: FRIGS w/ guests The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca) Feb. 1: While Rome Burns w/ Rugged Little Thing (8pm; tickets $20/members $15) Feb. 2: Belle Plaine & Blake Berglund (9pm; $28/$23) Feb. 3: Dean McNeill & the Prairie Fire Septet (8pm; $28/$23) Feb. 7: Irish Mythen (8pm; $25/$20) Feb. 8: Randy McAllister (8pm; $28/$23) Feb. 9: The U of S Jazz Ensemble (9pm; $20/$15) Feb. 10–11: Broadway Goes to the Movies presented by the Saskatoon Summer Players (Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; $28/$23) Feb. 14: That’s Amore—Valentine Wine, Appetizers & Song (8pm; $80/$70) Feb. 15: Shane Howard (8pm; $25/$20) Feb. 16: The Residuals (9pm; $23/$18) Feb. 17: Gillian Sings Joni: Joni Mitchell Tribute (8pm; $27/$22) Feb. 19: Carmanah (8pm; $23/$18) Feb. 23: The Whiskey Jerks w/ The Fabian Minnema Trio (9pm; $23/$18) Feb. 24: The Stone Frigate Big Band feat. Robyn Knight (8pm; $25/$20) Feb. 27: The East Pointers (8pm; $25/$20) Feb. 28: Big Little Lions (8pm; $23/$18) Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca). Shows at 8pm except as noted.

Feb. 2-3: Legal Follies Variety Show (7pm; tickets $29.50) Feb. 16: PIGS: Pink Floyd tribute (7:30pm; $42.50)

Feb. 26: Josh Ritter & Band (7:30pm; $42.50) Mar. 1: Reveen (7:30pm; $38.50) Mar. 9: Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids – Saskatoon ($14.70) Mar. 16: The Dears ($32.50) Mar. 31: Olate Dogs (7:30pm; $35.50)

O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrian-

Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclub.ca).

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

Feb. 2: Despite The Reverence w/ Firing At The Sky, Illyrian Feb. 3: Cash’d Out: Johnny Cash tribute (tickets $15) Feb. 8: Remembering Sam Babyak Feb. 9: Go With The Flow 2 Feb. 10: Bruce MacDonald Curling Funspiel after party feat. Kory Istace vs. Time Pirates, The Garrys ($12) Feb. 15: Sebell FOMY Tour 2018 w/ Sara Diamond, Francois Klark, Alex Bent & The Emptiness ($15) Feb. 17: Ladies’ Night Dance Party w/ DJ Market Mall Feb. 21: Shred Kelly w/ Band of Rascals ($12) Feb. 24: Terra Lightfoot + William Crighton ($15) Mar. 10: The White Buffalo w/ Matthew Barber ($28.50) Mar. 21: The Reverend Horton Heat w/ Unknown Hinson, Igor & the Red Elvises ($25) Mar. 31: 100th Meridian w/ Black Eyed Creez

Dakota Dunes Casino (at Whitecap, SK; 20 min.

S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) Feb. 16: First Nations Talent cabaret (7:30pm; tickets $20) Mar. 9: Rave On: The Buddy Holly Tribute (6:30pm; $45) Mar. 10: Working My Way Back to You: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute (6:30pm; $45) Mar. 16: Waylon, Willie, Cash: Outlaws and Highwaymen (6:30pm; $45) Mar. 30: Harlequin w/ Lee Aaron (8pm; $40)

Emmanuel Anglican Church (609 Dufferin Ave.) Feb. 3: The Best of Elixir! (2:30pm; tickets from $15)

Louis’ Pub (Memorial Union Bldg., 98 Campus

Dr.; on Facebook) Feb. 24: SonReal (9pm; tickets from $23) Mar. 28: Protest the Hero (8pm; $25)

seventcentre.ca) Feb. 2: White Out Glow Party (9pm; tickets $30) Feb. 16: Music of Hope—Aboriginal music showcase (8pm; $20) Feb. 19: Big Wreck (9pm; $30/VIP $130) Mar. 2: Dashboard Confessional w/ special guests (9pm; $48) Mar. 3: Theory of A Deadman (8pm; $40) Mar. 4: Chris Lane (8pm; $32.50/VIP $52.50) Mar. 19: Pennywise w/ Strung Out, guests (8pm; $35.50) Mar. 20: Atmosphere w/ Evidence (8pm; ticket prices TBA) Mar. 24: NF (8pm; $29.50/VIP $115) Mar. 30: Lights w/ Dear Rouge, DCF (8pm; from $28) SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com) Feb. 4: Stonesour and Halestorm w/ The Dead Deads (7pm; tickets from $49) Feb. 9: WWE Live: Road to Wrestlemania (7:30pm; from $20) Feb. 14: Avenged Sevenfold w/ Breaking Benjamin, Bullet For My Valentine (6pm; from $49.50) Feb. 16–17: Ram Motorsports Spectacular (7pm; from $22) Mar. 19: Hedley w/ Shawn Hook, Neon Dreams (7pm; from $35) TCU Place (35 22nd St E.; tcutickets.ca) Feb. 3: Old Dominion w/ The Washboard Union, Cold Creek County (7:30pm; tickets from $39.50) Feb. 24–25: Paw Patrol Live! (10am, 2pm; from $22) Mar. 7: The Jim Cuddy Band (8pm; from $35) Mar. 20–21: Johnny Reid w/ Glass Tiger (7pm; from $55.75) Mar. 28: Video Games Live (7:30pm; from $25) Vangelis Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; on Facebook). All shows 10pm, cover $10 except as noted.

Feb. 16: Bears In Hazenmore w/ Taylor Jade & Too Soon Monsoon Village Guitar & Amp (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca) Feb. 10: Heidi Munro (8pm; tickets $26)

Box Office: (306) 384-7727 | 100 Spadina Cres. E. persephonetheatre.org FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018

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March events Mar06

Dwight Yoakam

Alan Doyle

8pm; tickets $51.50 The incomparable Great Big Sea front man brings his solo show to Saskatoon in support of his 2017 album, A Week at the Warehouse, which features the tracks Summer Summer Night and Bully Boys. With Doyle’s folksy charm, energy and excellent musicianship, it’s a concert not to be missed.

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca)

Mar17

Anastasia

7:30pm; tickets from $27 Canada’s Ballet Jörgen brings to life the magical tale of the Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia for the 100th anniversary of the story and 10th anniversary of its production. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen, Anastasia is set to an original full orchestra score by Russian/Canadian composer Ivan Barbotin. The human drama of a young girl born to privilege and cast out into a world of immense heartache proves an extraordinarily gripping tale. This ballet explores the emotions, aspirations and affections of this lovable yet controversial character set in 1918 post-revolutionary Russia.

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

Mar24

Tchaikovsky 6 7:30pm; tickets from $15 Canadian pianist Anastasia Rizikov (pictured) is a rising star on the international stage and this will be her first performance of Saint-Saens’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor—a dramatic and passionate piece of music. She will be joined by the Saskatoon Youth Orchestra, which kicks off the concert with Airat Ichmouratov’s new Youth Overture. Rounding out the evening will be Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, the “Pathetique”—considered one of the greatest orchestral works ever written. For full details, see saskatoonsymphony.org.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

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7:30pm; tickets from $40.95 Singer/songwriter, musician and actor, Dwight Yoakam needs little introduction, especially for his own brand of hip honky tonk music. Johnny Cash even once famously named Yoakam his favourite country singer, while Chris Isaak said there are few better songwriters in the business. Get your fill of Guitars, Cadillacs, etc., at what should be an impressive show.

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

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Snowed-In Comedy Tour

8pm; tickets $41.50 Laughter is the best medicine for flu season, so get out of bed and hit this annual laugh-in with Pete Zedlacher, Dan Quinn, Damonde Tschritter and Paul Myrehaug.

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

The Music of Joni Mitchell 7:30pm; tickets from $15 Guest vocalist Sarah Slean (pictured) and the SSO led by guest conductor Vince Mendoza honour the legacy of homegrown superstar Joni Mitchell. saskatoonsymphony.org TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

Brainsport Brainfreeze

10am start time; registration $80 It’s the 10th annual run (5k, 10k, half-marathon) in support of the U of S Huskies Cross Country team. It means layering up, getting yourself psyched and finishing with a smile.

Brainsport (616 10th St. E; brainsport.ca)

Santana

7:30pm; tickets from $39 The “Supernatural” Mexican-American guitarist shot to fame at Woodstock in 1969 and, with his sultry, Latin-infused licks, hasn’t looked back since.

SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

Onegin

8pm evenings, 2pm matinees (Sun); tickets $48 A hip new romantic musical with a sweeping score based on the Russian opera. Music and lyrics by Veda Hille and Amiel Gladstone.

Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E; persephonetheatre.org)

HOCKEY

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music&galleries Under the Radar:

Galleries

Lofty Venues, Uplifting Talent

aka gallery (424 20th St. W; akaartistrun.org).

Open Tue–Fri noon–6pm, Sat noon–4pm.

Through Feb. 23: The Length of Grief: The daughters of Métis Mothers by Amy Malbeuf. Inspired by two Métis women’s intuitive responses to grief, this exhibition explores loss. Malbeuf accesses personal, familial, ancestral, and collective narratives and experiences of loss to explore Indigenous feminism and concepts of time as they relate to the strength and resilience of Indigenous women.

Through February 29: She is Spitting a Mouthful of Stars (nikâwi’s song)—billboard project with Gregory Scofield. Written by this award-winning Métis poet, whose aunt was murdered in 1998, the poem is the final project in a series of the same title surveying multidisciplinary approaches to protest, resistance and activism. It is a powerful personal response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The poem honours the women and families who have been touched by this crisis.

The Gallery (228 3rd Ave. S; artplacement.com).

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Text by Tyson McShane

Some music fans may have already missed the boat to see The Weather Station in the heavenly Third Avenue United Church, but there’s still time to catch another legend in the making, Alvvays, appearing on campus just before exam time

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8pm; sold out Bahamas may be the main draw for many people going to this show, but that doesn’t mean concertgoers should overlook the night’s supporting act. The Weather Station is Tamara Lindeman, a Toronto-based musician who has been slowly building a name for herself and her pure-voiced folk music. Her latest self-titled and self-produced album landed her rave reviews and more than a few best of kudos last year, including a ranking of #4 on UNCUT Magazine’s list of Best Albums of 2017, right behind the likes of Kendrick Lamar and LCD Soundsystem. With a voice that resonates with almost Joni Mitchellesque purity, and a newfound extra bit of heft via crunchy guitars—that often give way to fully arranged string sections—the raves for this record won’t end anytime soon. Be sure to arrive early, as Third Avenue United Church is the perfect venue to hear her songs soar. For more info, visit broadwaytheatre.ca; for tickets, maybe try kijiji?

Third Avenue United Church (302 3rd Ave. N)

8pm; tickets $22 in advance/$25 at the door Alvvays (pictured) appeared to be in perfect form with their self-titled 2014 debut album, so much so that it was hard to think what they could do next. After three years of tours that took them around the world and saw their debut album hit number one on U.S. college radio charts, they’ve doubled down on their love of late 80’s Scottish paisley underground influence pop. Their new album, Anti-Socialites, bubbles over with jangly guitars, lush synths and effervescent, summery vocals melodies with just the right amount of darkness to the lyrics. This is nostalgic music, but Alvvays aren’t a simple throwback tribute act.

The songs sound like instant classics that people will still be singing along to years from now.

Louis’ Pub (93 Campus Dr., Memorial Union Building, U of S campus; usask.ca/venue/louis)

Bahamas w/ The Weather Station

Alvvays w/ Franke Rose

Tyson McShane has toured across Canada, the US, UK and Europe, and released four albums with his band Slow Down Molasses. He also co-curated 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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Open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm (Thu 10am–8pm).

Through Feb. 22: Afterglow by Michel Boutin.

The tradition of Western Landscape painting can be traced to late 17th-century Britain and the “Age of Enlightenment” in which science and rational thought took hold. Landscape paintings became a way for patron landowners to exhibit their dominion over land and nature. The works in this interdisciplinary exhibition utilize landscape as an armature for abstraction.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St.

E; saskatoonlibrary.ca). Open during regular library hours.

Feb. 7–Mar. 8: vVIBEZz by Kyle Zurevinski. A series of abstract images uses past and present technology to help evoke emotion through the shape and colour of found spaces. The lack of realism forces the viewer to strip down the images and construct new perspectives for themselves.

Mar. 14–Apr. 12: In Its Place by Amy Hood. A collection of paintings that chronicles familiar objects used in everyday rituals. The works are staged, produced and constructed in order to better examine the historical and contemporary context within, especially as seen through a gender lens.

Saskatchewan Craft Council Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.; saskcraftcouncil.org). Open Tue–Sat 10am–5:30pm.

Through Mar. 17: Material Grace by Anita Rocamora.

Decay and renewal are the main themes in this new series of works by ceramic artist Rocamora, who strives to connect nature’s processes with the human experience. Sculptures of clay, metal and other media were inspired by the skeletons of plants and animals. The resulting pieces evoke fossilized creatures, dried out plant pods and re-imagined microorganisms.

SCYAP (253 3rd Ave. S; scyapinc.org). Open Mon– Fri 10:30am–5pm (Sat noon–6pm).

Feb. 3–15: “150 Selfies”. A collection of selfportraits painted by 6 different elementary school classes and answering the question, “How do I see myself in my community and country?” A partnership Canada 150 grant between SCYAP, Saskatoon Community Foundation, Community Foundations of Canada and Nutrien. Presented by Regina’s Sâkêwêwak Artist Collective as part of their annual Storyteller’s Festival.

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LIVE THEATRE

Greystone Theatre (118 Science Pl., U of S

campus; arts.usask.ca/drama/greystone) Feb. 7–17: The Beaux’ Stratagem by George Far7:30pm evenings, Sun matinees 11:30am; tickets quhar (8pm; tickets $22). In this Thornton Wilder/ $15 (adults)/$10 (children) Ken Ludwig adaptation of Farquhar’s Restorationperiod comedy, two fortune-hunting rogues more than meet their match during encounters with vibrant characters of rural 18th century England. In order to find a wealthy heiress for at least one of them, they pose as master and servant, exchanging roles from one town to the next and engaging in one crazy scheme after another.

Mar. 21–31: Spirit Wrestler by Greg Nelson (8pm; $22). The Doukhobors fled Russia in the late 1800’s seeking religious freedom and a new life in Canada. In this story, young and idealistic Nikolai undertakes a journey to selfhood, wrestling with personal and community dilemmas along the way.

Ultimately, he must choose between obedience to his religious leader or his own heart and spirit.

Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre (at Studio 914; 914 20th St. W; gtnt.ca) Mar. 8–16: Pimatisiwin by Curtis Peeteetuce (8pm; tickets $15). Featuring the 2017/2018 Circle of Voices Youth theatre troupe, this play— the name of which in Cree means “the good life” or “life in the fullest, healthiest sense”—exImagine 30 puppets, 3 live performers and a plores themes and stories about the Indigenous theatre full of families! Presenters Wide Open connection to land and food. Presented in Theatre—a troupe that believes in audience participation (and belly laughs for young and old collaboration with CHEP and Wanuskewin Herialike)—showcase 6 adapted works by acclaimed tage Park. In Cree with English surtitles. children’s author Robert Munsch. For more deLa Troupe du Jour (914 20th St. W; latroupedujour.ca) tails or ticketing information, visit wideopen.ca.

Feb. 7–11: August, an Afternoon by Jean-Marc Dalpé (Wed–Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $21). In The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.) August, during a heat wave, a special dinner is being prepared to celebrate an upcoming wedding. Despite lazy, rambling conversations on the verandah and the comings and goings of a Hockey large household, cracks begin to appear and tenOpen Mon–Thu 9:30am–8pm, Fri 9:30am– sions mount, leading to a startling, explosive end 4:30pm, Sat noon–4:30pm; free admission to the afternoon. In French with English surtitles.

Directed be Denis Rouleau.

Live Five (at The Refinery; 609 Dufferin Ave.; livefive.ca) Feb. 1–4: Peach by Danielle Roy (Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $25). A young girl longs for true love, but will it be everything she expects?

Peach is about to discover that love isn’t all her TV makes it seem. Based on a true story.

Mar. 8–18: boom by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb (Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $25). A grad student in marine biology with a controversial theory on the sleeping patterns of fish meets a nihilistic journalism student looking for love in a decaying society. They meet for a casual For millions of Canadians, winter is synonymous evening of “no strings attached” sex. But casual with hockey—a sport interwoven in the national this evening is not. Is meaningless sex really fabric. In this one-of-a-kind travelling exhibition, meaningless? What’s going on in the fish tank? visitors are immersed in an interactive experience And who is that woman pulling levers and play(using photographs and reproductions of key ing the timpani? artifacts, memorabilia and works of art) that showMini-Fridge Theatre (at the German Cultural cases the sport from yesteryear and the present.

Centre; 160 Cartwright St.; on Facebook) Diefenbaker Canada Centre (101 Diefenbaker Feb. 8–17: The Long Weekend by Norm Foster Pl., U of S campus; usask.ca/diefenbaker) (Thu–Sat 6pm dinner/7:30pm show, Sun noon

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dinner, 1:30pm show; tickets $50). The truth and lies of a long-time friendship are exposed during a weekend visit between Max and Wynn and their friends Roger and Abby. It’s a comedy of manners where no one seems willing to face the truth, and will anyone be left standing at the end?

Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. E.; persephonetheatre.org) Feb. 1–14: Butcher by Nicolas Billon (evenings 8pm, Sun matinees 2pm; tickets $26). An old man in military dress and a Santa hat is dumped at the police station. He doesn’t speak English, and a lawyer’s business card is baited on the meat hook that hangs from his neck. As a lawyer, a police officer and a translator struggle to unravel the truth, they uncover past crimes that won’t stay buried. An edge-of-your-seat thriller with twists and turns that explores the murky divide between revenge and justice. Directed by Del Surjik.

Mar. 17: Tetris by Arch8 (2pm; $15). Inspired by the game Tetris, this extremely physical dance quartet explores how we connect with one another, building a private language to communicate, and then inviting others to enter into their world. For kids who can’t sit still, like to climb walls and can imagine further than they can see! Choreographed by Erik Kaiel.

Wide Open Children’s Theatre (at The Refinery; 609 Dufferin Ave.; wideopen.ca) Mar. 23–Apr. 2: Cinderella adapted by Crispi Lord and Kristi Friday (7pm weekday evenings, 11:45am weekends; $15/adult, $10/children).

A girl, a dress, a ball and a barrel full of belly laughs! What happens when you give the servants the night off? Is true love the end of every fairy tale? And how comfy are glass slippers anyway? Children and parents alike will enjoy this re-write of the classic rags-to-riches tale with its rich sense of play and adventurous heroine!

LIVE COMEDY

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broad-

waytheatre.ca) Feb. 23: The Saskatoon Soaps Improv Comedy Troupe present Pretty Paper, Pretty (9:30pm; tickets $12) Mar. 6: Mary Walsh (7:30pm; $47.50) Mar. 23: The Saskatoon Soaps (9:30pm; $12) O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca) Feb. 21: Lady Bits Open Mic Comedy Night (8pm; tickets $10) Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club (924 Spadina Cres. E, in the Park Town Hotel; parktownhotel.com).

Shows with headliner and opening act Friday nights starting at 9pm; tickets from $20.

LIVE SPORTS

SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

Feb. 3: Sask Rush vs. Vancouver Stealth (7:30pm; tickets from $30.75) Feb. 24: Sask Rush vs. Calgary Roughnecks (7:30pm; from $30.75) Mar. 3: Sask Rush vs. Vancouver (7:30pm; from $30.75) Mar. 24: Sask Rush vs. Rochester (7:30pm; from $30.75)

Inspiration: It Only Takes a Spark “Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility, into flames of achievement.”

– Golda Meir Text by Susan Gallagher Wow! I wish I’d said that.

I love this quote by Golda Meir. It is empowering yet gentle, like a whisper. It asks: what inspires you? Who inspires you? What fans your tiny inner sparks? It is a celebration and a call to action.

With each New Year comes a time of reflection and inspiration to be better, to do better and to create something meaningful for ourselves and for others. Since the beginning of this year, I have found myself in many conversations about being inspired; most come around to this. We have the ability to make a huge impact on each other just by show up and being ourselves, flaws and all. It’s not just about being inspired but being inspiring.

Caring Passionate Visionary Brave Tenacious Strong Generous These are some of the words that come to mind when I think of the inspiring women in my life. Honestly, sometimes I stand in awe at their grace and brilliance. They are the women in my family, the women I create art and do business with, the women I speak with every day in the shop. Without these women, I could not achieve the things I do in my life.

I think as women we inspire through our instinct to nurture, our desire to support and our graciousness to lift each other up. Sometimes we don’t know when we are inspiring someone but we do know that by being our best selves we can inspire and be inspired. It may only be a moment of our time but it could be a spark for someone else that lasts a lifetime.

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Seriously Inspiring!

For a fifth year, flow proudly presents interviews with 8 inspiring young Saskatoon women in honour of March 8, International Women’s Day

As an artistic person, Tiara Jackle has always been interested in fashion and beauty. More recently, she’s also become keenly conscientious about her her lifestyle choices and their impact on the planet.

The creator of popular Raw Fashion Blog, Tiara is no stranger to creativity and sees fashion and beauty as extensions of her own self-expression. She started the blog back in 2013 while dealing with some health issues that had left her homebound.

“I was going through a difficult time with my health and I had a realization that I needed to do what I wanted to do right then and there because life is short and time is precious.

“I had always wanted to start a blog,” Tiara said. “I enjoy documenting and I am pleasantly surprised that others have enjoyed it as well.”

Sustainability is a major focus of Raw Fashion, and is something that Tiara is also studying at the University of Saskatchewan. Sustainability in fashion can be hard to achieve, and Tiara notes that mainstream fashion and beauty are huge culprits in the wasting of natural resources and the resulting pollution this creates. Man-made material, for example, creates microfiber and plastics pollution, which have a devastating impact for human and animal health.

“To be sustainable means to conserve an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of the earth’s natural resources. I try to inform others with my platform about how tiny steps toward a more environmentally friendly lifestyle could have a large positive impact. Every little step in avoiding fast fashion, fads, plastic or over-consumption will have a positive impact on our lives, the environment and wildlife as well,” she says.

In the past, Tiara has participated in fashion shows in Saskatoon—either blogging about the event or as a runway model. With her blog, she has turned her focus to supporting local businesses in and around the city, a move that fits with her passion for sustainability.

When asked about her personal style inspiration, Tiara says she “could spend an eternity” looking through pictures of Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks. She also loves vintage ads and photographs, plus searching for good quality vintage items, mixing them into her wardrobe for a modern twist.

Tiara’s love for fashion has also had a hidden bonus: her favourite thing about Raw Fashion is all of the incredible people that she’s been able to meet and work with as a result.

“I have met so many people of such great diversity who I probably would have never met without my blog, so I am eternally thankful for that and all the amazing friends it has given me.”

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Tiara Jackle, 23 Creator and operator, Raw Fashion Blog; student of Renewable Resource Management, U of S; sustainability and environmenal activist

Interviews by Naomi Zurevinski, Sarah Dorward, Paul Miazga and Erika Faith Photos by Amy Thorp (except as noted)

Dr. Fatima Coovadia, 41 Owner/consultant Coovadia Consulting; board member, Remai Modern Gallery; Commissioner, Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission; mother of three She moved away from her native South Africa more than 25 years ago and yet, to this day, Dr. Fatima Coovadia lets her homeland, her travels and the people she’s met over the years shape who she is as much as her Muslim faith does.

“My parents—our family—grew up in apartheid, where you were made to live, learn, work and play based on skin colour. My mother and father were conscious of interacting with other people and being exposed to different cultures to intentionally widen our world view,” Fatima says.

Fatima and her family travelled extensively during her youth across South Africa (where her family had been for generations) as well as to the US, Europe and even on a pilgrimage (Umrah) to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

But at 14, she and her family left the African continent and landed in St. John’s, Nfld., where her already broad sense of the world “exploded”.

“We were exposed to Muslims from across the world,” Fatima says of that city’s tightly knit Muslim community back then, meeting and getting to know virtually everyone in it—from Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, East Africa and beyond—on a first-name basis.

She learned to love the snow but returned to Johannesburg to study dentistry and met her husband. In 2001, he agreed to a one-year residency in dental surgery at RUH. “We thought at first, ‘What’s one year?’”

In December 2001, Fatima and her husband lived for a time with her parents in Niagara Falls, Ont., where she gave birth to her first child. Her parents were active post-9/11 with an inter-faith group in response to that tragedy and Fatima remembers how ladies at a local church where her pregnancy was announced knitted things for Muhammad (the oldest of her three children), describing it as a “very positive, warm experience.”

Saskatoon has been her home for more than 15 years, and through active in school-parent and community councils at the schools of her three children, plus befriending people from various faiths and cultures, Fatima has ensured her children see the importance of bridging divides and learning to relate to those around them.

“I’m really happy that my kids have been exposed to this,” she says.

In addition to her faith- and school-based commitments, Fatima joined a local organization called Think Good. Do Good., which tries to focus society’s attention on three Rs: rights, responsibilities and respect between people from differing backgrounds. She has also given talks to better educate the public about Islam, including at last year’s Yorkton Film Festival.

“I love to engage with students in mutual learning, especially giving informal lectures,” she says about her religion, what it means and doesn’t mean. “Islam 101” is what she calls it.

Two years ago, Fatima, on behalf of the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, joined with the Congregation Agudas Israel to sponsor a Syrian family’s settlement here.

Over many fundraisers for this she got to know the family, the other women on the committee and be inspired by them.

“Friends have replaced family for us here (in Saskatoon),” says Fatima, noting that all her family, even her parents, have returned to South Africa. “There’s nothing that can take the place of sitting down and having a chat,” she says. “We need to inform ourselves about the world but not necessarily through the news. Use the perspectives of people from across the world to inform your understanding of it.”

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oin us April 14th & 15th for the fifth annual Modern Woman Show & Expo presented by Realty Executives Saskatoon! We have searched extensively to bring new and innovative products, services and ideas to showcase. From emerging designers to great beauty discoveries, delicious cocktails to free giveaways, this show is sure to entertain and intrigue everyone.

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With double the number of workshops this year, you are sure to find a new hobby and a great way to spend the day at the show. Take part in a succulent workshop with Plant Life, create beautiful jewellery with Zen Gems Jewelry or Harland Mae Jewelry, or workout like the stars

with Brittany from Lead Pilates. You may also be fitness inspired with a workshop from KY Fitness and Nutrition Consulting or Lead Pilates. Kristen and Danica will be back to lead a meditation workshop. Kelsey from Potions will be making premium custom bath salts and a high quality facial oil, and our favourite herbalist, Ash and Thorn, will be teaching how to make a salve and a personalized essential oil roller blend. Don’t miss out on these classes‑secure your workshop spot March 1st when ticket sales open on the website!

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Stay into the evening because you will not want to miss “The Runway” fashion show at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 14th. CTV Saskatoon’s Chantel Saunders and DJ Kush are kicking off spring fashion with looks from Luxquisite Clothing, Made Ya Wanna Accessorize, Details at Home, VIAHERA, Bella Chic, Strapped Lingerie, Lead Pilates and more. The VIP ticket gets you an all-access pass with preferred seating, appetizers, and a swag bag filled with the most amazing items.

The Modern Woman Show & Expo is the perfect weekend escape from the everyday. Grab your girlfriends, sister, daughter, work pals or mom and indulge in the very best products and services with more than 100 booths filled with great shopping finds.

Be sure to stop by the Simply Ground Coffee Gallery booth for a sweet treat, or see what the local chefs are cooking up in the SaskMade Kitchen! The Modern Woman Show is proudly produced by Kings Court Events, a local business hosting tradeshows in the Saskatoon and Warman area.

For more information and to purchase your $12 general admission ticket, VIP packages and workshop tickets, visit modernwomansaskatoon.com.

Admission tickets are available at the door or online, but all VIP and workshop tickets must be purchased online, as there are only a select number available. *Admission is free with the purchase of any VIP or workshop ticket. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Alisha Esmail, 28 Owner and founder, Road Coffee Co.; veteran traveller; sustainability and international development advocate

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To say that Alisha Esmail likes coffee would be an understatement. As the founder and owner of Saskatoon’s Road Coffee Co., coffee is a huge part of Alisha’s life, and she’s worked hard to turn that passion into a business reality since 2015— the year she started her company.

“I’ve been passionate about coffee since I was a little kid. I’ve always been interested in the process and how it’s a widely consumed beverage,” Alisha says. “My background is in international development, so the more time I spent overseas, the more I saw a disconnect in the industry, between those who grow the beans and those who consume them (as coffee).”

To put things into perspective, Alisha notes that more than 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed per year worldwide, and many consumers are willing to spend $5 on a cup of coffee. Yet many coffee farmers aren’t able to feed and clothe their children. It is this very gap that Alisha hopes to bridge, with Road Coffee as a starting point.

“We have coffee from all over the world, but our three main countries are Guatemala, Laos and Burundi. We use a really great coffee buyer for the rest of the countries (including Nicaragua and Brazil) and we’re constantly looking at new ways to source good coffee and trying to bridge that gap,” she says.

Since 2015, Road Coffee has expanded and Alisha opened up her own roasting space in summer 2017. Road supplies roasted coffee beans to various local restaurants and cafés, caters at events, and literally pushes her coffee cart. And last year she introduced Nitro coffee to the Road Coffee menu: coffee that comes chilled, on tap and infused with nitrogen. Alisha calls Nitro coffee “amazing,” and consumers seem to agree: they drank 120 litres of it at Taste of Saskatchewan last summer.

Upcoming, Alisha is planning a trip to Guatemala to meet with some of the farmers who grow coffee for her company and to learn more about their needs, with the intent of working on some long-term development projects.

Although Road Coffee has already become successful, one of the most important things for Alisha throughout the process has been retaining a sense of humility about her work and interests.

“I think starting a business can sound sexy and fun, and entrepreneurial culture is so hyped up right now. One of my good friends always says, ‘Don’t believe the hype,’ and that’s always stuck with me,” Alisha says. “I’ve learnt a lot about ego in business and realized that you can’t always make the cool decision; you have to make the smart decision. And that’s been more challenging than I expected.”

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Xiao Jing, 39 Saskatoon Police Services Community Liaison Officer; mother of two Community Liaison Officer Xiao Jing first came to Canada from Guangzhou, China, in 2000 to study at the University of Saskatchewan. She swiftly grew fond of Saskatoon and, while working at the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association, where she met people who had faced similar challenges and triumphs of immigrating to Canada, Jing’s experience of adapting to a new culture and city inspired her to reach out and assist others making the transition.

“There were fewer new immigrants here back in 2000, so while going to the U of S was great, I definitely had culture shock,” she says. Saskatoon was very cold compared to her native Guangzhou. It was also very quiet: “At 5 o’clock here I would be standing on the street and it would be deserted. Back in Guangzhou, the street would be bustling with people and cars. It took some getting used to but the people here have always been very nice.”

Ultimately, Jing decided to pursue a career in the Saskatoon Police Service, where she serves as an interpreter and community liaison officer.

“My father and grandfather had a history of community service in policing, military and justice back in China,” Jing says, adding this made her naturally inclined to get involved in maintaining safety within her city.

She applied to the city police in 2005—making it on her first try—and has since worked with patrol units, and the cultural resource and community liaison unit.

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Dr. Erika Penz, 44 Respirologist at Royal University Hospital; Assistant Professor, U of S College of Medicine; health policy and health economics researcher; mother of two Dr. Erika Penz always had an interest in healthcare. Growing up, her mom worked as a medical secretary at City Hospital, and Erika always wanted to become CEO of the hospital. It was for personal reasons, however, that she eventually chose to pursue medicine.

“My real interest in medicine came after my experience of caring for my father and mother who both died of cancer at a young age,” she says. “In the last few months of my mother’s life, she was admitted to the palliative care unit at St. Paul’s Hospital. I was blessed to receive the care and compassion of the nurses and palliative care physician (Dr. Srini Chary) at St. Paul’s as they took care of all my mom’s needs before she died. It was the impact of this personal experience that ultimately inspired me to pursue medicine.”

Erika initially graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce in Healthcare Administration. After working for a few years, she pursued a Master’s from the Harvard School of Public Health, and then studied medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton.

She also has a Master’s of Science in Health Economics from the University of York in England, as the study of health economics and policies are her main research interests.

More specifically, Erika has researched the impact of lung disease on patients and the costs it incurs on the healthcare system. In her clinical practice, she also cares for patients with lung disease: emphysema, asthma and cancer among others.

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feature Devon Fiddler, 29 Founder and Chief Changemaker, SheNative Goods, Inc.; clothing designer; mother of two From tiny Waterhen Lake First Nation in northwestern Saskatchewan, social entrepreneur and fashion designer Devon Fiddler grew up both on and off reserve but always dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. From the age of 7 to 19, while going to school in nearby Meadow Lake, her idea took shape.

“Prior to starting SheNative, I got my first job out of university working with Meadow Lake Tribal Council Resource Development,” Devon says. “I started as a research assistant but soon moved up to become Business Development Coordinator. This is where I started to help First Nations entrepreneurs write business plans/proposals, get connected to different resources and start their own businesses.” The experience inspired her too.

“I was always curious about fashion,” Devon says, adding that Neechie Gear and founder Kendal Netmaker were also a major source of inspiration for her.

“If I didn’t see Kendal build his business, I don’t think I would have ever thought that I could do the same. He paved the way for a lot of Indigenous entrepreneurs.”

In 2007, she moved to Saskatoon to study Aboriginal Public Administration at the University of Saskatchewan, graduating with a B.A. in 2011.

SheNative began out of Devon’s love for fashion, but to become a leatherworker she needed to study under other local designers, learning how to purchase leather, how to cut and sew with it, plus the ins and outs of animal skin as fabric.

A part of SheNative and the one nearest to Devon’s heart is the stated purpose she gave it: to elevate Indigenous women and girls while also changing public perceptions and overcoming negative stereotypes about them.

“I grew up like most other Indigenous women,” says Devon, “as a target of racism, being(meiomi.com) bullied while growing up because of the colour of my skin, being objectified or romanticized about, being in physical and emotionally abusive relationships. It’s just all too common for many Indigenous women.”

The jobs SheNative creates—for indigenous seamstresses, leatherworkers, plus photographers, models, contractors and suppliers—add to a broader and somewhat unusual approach taken by the company to design and production of its handbags, change purses and other leather accessories.

A focus group of sorts first selects the materials they will use then decides on what they as women—the end users—want and need. Devon sources leather from across Canada and the US, though more recently she has been working with an Ontario-based supplier.

For smaller projects, Tandy Leather of Saskatoon is her go-to choice owing to their proximity and therefore the immediate availability of their products. She also mentions Maverick Tannery Unity, which she hopes to work with someday since “sourcing locally and as close to home as possible is important to me,” Devon says.

At present, she’s seeking out retail partners for SheNative, which she hopes to turn into an international brand.

“I want to create a different narrative (for Indigenous women),” Devon says, “to showcase (our) success stories and to inspire other women.”

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Danielle Altrogge, 29 Executive Director, 25th Street Theatre; spoken word poet After completing a Master’s of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the University of Saskatchewan last June, Danielle Altrogge is familiar with the interdisciplinary nature of the humanities. For her thesis she wrote a one-woman show that combined script and poetry, which discusses issues of sexual assault and healing through representations of water and mermaid myths.

Danielle’s new role as the Executive Director of the 25th Street Theatre, which each summer presents the Nutrien Fringe Theatre Festival, gives her a chance to really showcase her ability to balance priorities in the artistic realm. Taking over the role last September, Danielle is excited to push Saskatoon’s major fringe theatre festival in a direction that encourages risktaking, community and collaboration.

“As an interdisciplinary performer, I love the idea of bringing artist collaboration from the stage to the street. Theatre can be so many things and I get excited about the idea of looking at performances in new and unconventional ways,” she says.

This engaging prairie girl has put down deep roots in the local arts scene: she’s been the Executive Director for Tonight it’s Poetry, belonged to Saskatoon’s 2015 team in the Slam Poetry Nationals and took part in the Fringe as a performer in 2008. When she completed her MFA, she was planning on taking the fringe show she wrote for her thesis and touring with it across Canada to do workshops but when she saw the position with 25th Street Theatre open up, she knew she couldn’t turn down the opportunity to get involved.

“Sometimes, life provides you with your next project even when you aren’t looking for it. I had assumed that 2018 would be a year of personal expression, but I’m excited that it has unfolded differently than I expected,” Danielle says. “I’m looking at the work from a different angle and perspective now and I’m sure that will inform my own creative process in the future.”

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Jorgina Sunn, 41 Musician; professional speaker; Program Coordinator for Family Literacy, STR8 UP Following a childhood filled with loss, abuse, racism and displacement, Jorgina Sunn had become involved in a lifestyle of drug addiction, crime, gangs and life on the streets by the time she was a teenager. Continually in and out of prison, she reached a turning point while incarcerated at age 35, when she realized that if she didn’t make some major changes, her life would go on this way indefinitely.

Through culture-based programming, 12-step programs, intensive counselling, piano lessons from the Royal Conservatory of Canada [she has completed Grade 6], and learning from elders and teachers, she began to find solace in music and in the cultural traditions of her Stoney-Cree heritage, which she had lost after being adopted into a white family at age 7. The compassionate support of skilled helpers over the years enabled her to grieve and move on after all she had been through.

“While I was in prison in 2006 [at the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge on the Nekaneet First Nation, near Maple Creek, SK], I started writing music and got permission from the warden to take part in the Maple Creek Music Festival,” Jorgina says. She took first prize in three categories there, including Best Original Composition. “It really helped with my healing,” she says.

But her journey wasn’t over. In 2012, Jorgina hit rock bottom: ready to commit suicide, she called her brother James, who intervened to save her life. From there, music became central to her new path in life.

Jorgina, who listened to classical music on the CBC and her father’s Beatles and Led Zeppelin albums while growing up, accessed her musical roots during her recovery in Saskatoon. “I bought a piano from Long & McQuade and for the first six months (of recovery) I just sat at that piano and wrote songs,” she says. Beethoven’s Sonata in G is her favourite piece of piano music, though her own tunes are adult contemporary.

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health&beauty Do yourself a favour and open up the lines of communication when it comes to having a healthy, loving relationship.

Let’s Talk About Sex

Text by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz Photo by Lush Studios Makeup by Green Tree Beauty Hair by Corine Strube (Alchemy Collective) Lingerie by Change Lingerie not something you already discuss regularly.

FM: Anything else you’d like to share?

KG: I think a final point that is so very important to the sex positivity movement is that just because somebody is into something does not mean that you have to be. If the interest is not harming anyone, everyone involved has issued proper consent and ground rules are established (this is especially key in group or kink/S&M play—but in all interactions as well), then allow people to go about their business without prejudice. Not every sex act or interest is for everyone, just like not every flavour of ice cream is for everyone either. You may like strawberry topping while someone else likes caramel—that doesn’t make them wrong; it just makes their likes different from your own.

All in all, play safe, talk about sex like it is normal (because it really is very normal), and don’t judge others that aren’t like you: live and let live.

While we’re on the subject...

Sex. No matter how adult-like we feel, it is still an awkward subject for many of us to discuss with our partners: what we like, what we do not like and what we would like to try. Fear of judgment often keeps us from expressing ourselves.

Recently, flow magazine interviewed fetish photographer and educator KG of Dark Siren Productions for some frank talk about sex positivity and how to be a better communicator in the bedroom (or wherever).

FM: What does “sex positivity” mean?

KG: Sex positivity to me means that you can talk about sex in a positive way. Whether that means you have multiple partners or just one; you experiment, or you keep it on a schedule—it just means that you can talk and communicate about sex in a way that doesn’t have a negative connotation to it. Sex positivity is the ability to talk about sex without passing judgment or with the fear of being judged. To me, the recent movement in sex positivity means that the general public is normalizing discussions surrounding topics relating to sex.

FM: What does “sex positivity” not mean then?

KG: Sex positivity is not, to me, the judgment and instruction of what one should and should not do in their private lives. Our culture has shamed and judged sex harshly for so long that it is not ok to just talk about it. Not being sex positive is a big issue and can be seen in everything from homophobia to the little giggles when someone talks about dildos. For me, not being sex positive is stigmatizing—a hindrance in normalizing

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something that everyone does. Sometimes we just do it in different ways.

FM: Why is communication important with sexual partners?

KG: Communication is key! With all partners— whether you have multiple partners, a friend with benefits, or a monogamous long-term partner.

Communication is everything from openly discussing likes and dislikes, to talking about the last time you were both tested for STIs. Sharing what you are looking for with an experience can lead to becoming even closer with your partner and ensuring that both of you have an enjoyable time.

I believe in expressing your needs when it comes to sex and encounters. It can be liberating and you may even find that you are already on the same page and did not know it. Be open, receptive and non-judgmental of your partner when communication occurs. This is key to creating a safe space for both of you to express interests, needs and desires, and to want to continue doing so in the future.

FM: How do you recommend that someone communicate their interests, dislikes or concerns with sexual partners?

KG: It’s important to keep everything in the “I” format. It is also important to go into the conversation with an open mind and no expectations. You may be really into something and find out that your partner is not but is willing to try portions of what you are hoping for—so go for it!

Remember that it’s all about baby steps when it comes to opening up communication with your partner(s) regarding sex, especially if this topic is

Over the past couple of years, I have been working hard helping people across North America clean up their cosmetics and skincare, opting for more natural products over the conventional chemical-filled stuff but I realized that something was missing from what I was offering them: personal lubricants. I mean, when was the last time you read the ingredients on a bottle of lube? Never, right? Don’t feel bad—me either… until recently.

Turns out many conventional lubes are filled with all sorts toxic ingredients such as parabens and we are putting that stuff where?

So, I did my research and found a line of lubes by a company called Living Libations.

Their lotions and butters are all natural, edible, and can be used for massage or lube. Reviews of the products have been glowing. As an added bonus, Living Libations is a Canadian company!

Supporting local doesn’t get much more fun than that. ;) – JCS, Green Tree Beauty

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Bouquet of Rosebuds Valentine’s Show 8pm; tickets $25/$50 couple Nine different performers (men and women) will titillate the audience without too much teasing. It’s fun for couples or singles, and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Free Flow Dance Centre (224 25th St. W; freeflowdance.com)

Jing, from p. 21 In her role as a community liaison, Jing works to build bridges with different ethnic communities, community associations, and organizations such as the Open Door Society and International Women of Saskatoon. She helps with any issues immigrants to Saskatoon may have, such as car accidents, drinking and driving infractions, even sexual assault cases. In instances where individuals may need to learn the laws, or where they may need legal assistance, Jing provides a connection between Chinese-speaking residents and civic authorities. This inspired her to playing a key role in the development of the Saskatoon Police Services interpreter program.

“While I was working with SIA, we would meet many newcomers who didn’t speak English and would feel uncomfortable speaking with police. They felt helpless, some even cried, because they could not properly explain themselves.”

The interpreter program, now offering services in approximately 80 languages, was started as a means of bridging the gap between immigrants and law enforcement in Saskatoon, and has since provided victims of crimes and assaults, including domestic abuse, with appropriate support to undertake legal action even if English is not their native tongue.

Jing notes that in certain cultures, reporting violence in the home would be strongly discouraged, so having an official interpreter used by the SPS offers comfort and security to those who are breaking these cultural taboos.

In addition to her work with the police, her role as a wife and mother of two young children, Jing also spends time teaching Chinese at the Chinese Language School of Saskatoon (she is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese). This all leaves her very busy, but she likes that.

“You need to be willing to help people,” she says. “In the end, (we must be) willing to sacrifice and willing to help.”

– SD

Erika, from p. 21 “The widespread use of tobacco in the early part of the twentieth century has taken an enormous toll on the health of patients I care for regularly, namely COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease] and patients diagnosed with lung cancer. I am passionate about exploring how we can best help individuals quit smoking and ultimately prevent smoking among our youth and vulnerable populations,” she says.

Some of the highlights of her research include evaluating lung cancer screening cost-effectiveness, patterns of use of electronic cigarettes among smokers, and the healthcare costs and use of healthcare services by patients with lung disease in Saskatchewan.

“My hope is that my research can help clinicians and decision makers understand the burden that patients with COPD and lung cancer experience, and through that design programs to

improve their quality of life.”

Erika is an adult respirologist, but in the past few years she has done presentations for kids and youth about lung health and the impact of smoking. She says her true passion is to help educate children and youth so they can make healthy choices for their lungs and bodies.

When asked what inspires her in her work, Erika says it is the other “amazing” clinicians with whom she has worked in the past, and those who helped her family when her parents were sick and dying.

“If I could touch someone’s life the way they positively touched my life, then I believe I am being the best physician I can be. If I can ease a person’s suffering or anxiety or be the support someone needs to manage their chronic lung disease, I feel like I am contributing positively to society.”

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Jorgina, from p. 23 Her newly released EP “Freedom”, produced by Earl Pereira of Wide Mouth Mason and The Steadies, contains contemporary, artful pop melodies with lyrics of inspiration and hope (jorginasunn. com). “If you choose to be fearless, you find your path to freedom,” she sings.

Today, Jorgina talks comfortably about her past and is not ashamed to discuss where she has been.

“I’m definitely not a small talker,” she says. She exudes a warm, positive energy that resonates with audiences that hear her speak about surviving gang life and addictions.

“You can’t give away what you don’t have yourself,” she says of her life-affirming story.

A natural speaker, charismatic and articulate, Jorgina is a member of the International Indigenous Speakers Bureau, and is in demand as a speaker, work-shop facilitator and musical performer, sharing her songs and life stories in schools, universities, churches and local treatment centres from Ontario to British Columbia. Recognized nationally for her inspiring work, in 2015, she received the Order of Canada from the Congress of Aboriginal People.

Having herself been helped off the streets by STR8 UP (str8-up.ca), a local organization that “assists individuals in mastering their own destiny in liberating themselves from gangs and criminal street lifestyles”, Jorgina is the organization’s new Program Coordinator for Family Literacy.

It was a long, hard road but Jorgina found the courage to be her true self, transforming her own life of pain and suffering into songs, stories and teachings that help others to heal.

– EF

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Let Food Be Thy Medicine Dr. Dee Dee Maltman—restaurateur, educator and integrative medical doctor—shares her understanding of and passion for mind-body wellness (and good food)

Text by Erika Faith Photo by Patricio del Rio

“(I want people to take) a more complete approach to mental health, which includes the importance of food in the gut-brain connection. We have to feed the body right to have a healthy brain.”

– Dr. Dee Dee Maltman

With a father in the hotelrestaurant industry, and a stay-athome mother who was an excellent cook, Dr. Dee Dee Maltman grew up around people who were passionate about food. In her early twenties, Maltman worked as a food server in various restaurants during the summer months while studying biology (before entering medicine) at the University of Saskatchewan.

Upon receiving her MD in 1985, Dr. Maltman took up the practice of family medicine in Saskatoon, which she continued while raising her four children. During this time she noticed “a dramatic rise in chronic diseases—such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and mental illness” among her patients.

With a desire to learn more, in 2010, she began a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona that gave her an invaluable opportunity to study “a total health approach that includes a person’s mind, body and spirit, and community.”

“In my opening residential week, one of the professors spoke about the importance of food, stating his opinion that there would be 50

percent less disease if everyone ate fresh, local food prepared at home,” she recounts. Knowing that many people depend on eating out, even when on special diets, “In that moment,” Dr. Maltman says, “I decided to open my own restaurant that would offer the same quality of food as home-cooked meals.”

When she was introduced by a mutual acquaintance to Miguel de Lucas Sintes, a chef originally from Spain with a shared passion for healthy food based on a Mediterranean-style diet, “I realized I had found someone with whom I could bring my restaurant dream to life,” says Dr. Maltman.

Leyda’s Restaurant opened in 2013, becoming Saskatoon’s first wholefoods restaurant based on local, organic and seasonal produce.

Dr. Maltman’s understanding of the increased number of people seeking gluten-free food because of celiac disease or other food intolerances informed Leyda’s completely gluten-free (and also nutfree) offerings. Using only fresh and largely organic ingredients, her team conjured tantalizing menu options for vegans to carnivores alike.

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Located in the heart of Riversdale, Leyda’s today is more than just a successful and trendy restaurant; it is also a community hub, and the site of cooking classes and seminars on anti-inflammatory foods and mind-body wellness that Dr. Maltman offers on site.

Through her involvement with the interdisciplinary Neural Health Project at the University of Saskatchewan (where she teaches in the College of Medicine), Dr. Maltman’s most recent passion involves exploring “a more complete

approach to mental health, which includes the importance of food in the gut-brain connection. We have to feed the body right to have a healthy brain,” she says.

“Food can either help or hinder us,” she says, adding that if food is medicine, then our medicine should taste “wonderful”.

For more information on the Neural Health Project, Dr. Maltman’s healthy eating seminars or anti-inflammatory foods, visit leydas.com/blog.

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CHINESE

Genesis 901 22nd St. W. Lots of seafood at this organic-

focused eatery. Try their Crab Rangoon, paper-wrapped chicken or vegetarian options. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$

Jin Jin Cuisine Dumpling 416 20th St. W. Try the dumplings, scallion pancakes or other items suggested by the owner. 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. $$

Oriental Aroma 928 8th St. E. Authentic pork, lamb, fish and vegetarian dishes that’ll make your mouth water. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $$ Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. South, 306-665-

5959. Pan-Asian cuisine in a sunny upstairs dining room. Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–9pm. $$

Summer Palace 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 40-1505 8th St. E; yiphongs-saskatoon. 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. $$

FINE DINING Carver’s Steakhouse 612 Spadina Cres. E (in the

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Sheraton Cavalier Hotel); carverssteakhouse.ca. Lots of steaks and special-order wines. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Chandeliers Fine Dining 119 3rd Ave. S; chandeliers.club. Steaks, seafood, private dining rooms, live music weekends and 100-year-old art deco lighting. Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 4–10pm. $$$ Flanagan’s Steak House 243 21st St. E; flanaganssteakhouse.com. Edwardian décor, AAA steaks and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon– Fri 7am–11pm, Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–noon. $$$ Little Grouse on the Prairie 167 3rd Ave. S; littlegrouse.com. Antipasti, squid ink taglierini, game meats and wine pairings highlight their price fixe menu. Open Tue–Sun 5:30–11pm. $$$ Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. E (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). True Japanese teppan yaki— grilling on stainless steel with all the fire and flair.

Open daily 5–10pm. $$$

FUSION/GASTRO Ayden Kitchen & Bar 265 3rd Ave. S; aydenkitch-

Learn from our roster of local chefs and sommeliers with cooking classes on gourmet meals, seafood, pie and pasta making, kids cooking classes and more.

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enandbar.com. Owner Dale MacKay is putting the city on the map foodwise for good reason. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$ The Hollows 334 Ave. C S; thehollows.ca. An eclectic Riversdale eatery using locally sourced ingredients in every delightful dish. Open Wed–Sat 5:30–10pm, Sat–Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ 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. $$ Vista Lounge 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This upstairs bar has a tapas menu (plus umbrellas) that accentuate the airy feel. Open Wed–Thu 4–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm-midnight; Sat–Sun 10am–2pm. $$

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Longing for Luscious... Noodles Text, photo and recipe by Scott Dicks

Scott Dicks’ Egg Noodles w/ Smoked Eggplant Ragu Egg noodles

2 ½ cups flour ½ cup (125ml) milk 2 eggs pinch of salt Mix ingredients together, knead for 10 minutes and let rest for 1 hour. Roll to desired thickness, let dry for 1 hour more, then cut into desired shape.

Eggplant ragu

The way that noodles have been appropriated by most cultures is staggering, with so many regions having such a distinct preparation ingrained in their cuisine. It’s the ultimate blank canvas, with such dishes constantly and consistently being reinvented, reimagined and re-inspired.

The noodle is king. Pho, ramen, pasta, chow mien, and everybody’s favourite antibiotic… chicken noodle soup. Being in the breadbasket of Canada, Saskatoon and noodles go hand in hand. There is no shortage of establishments serving up a beautiful array of dishes that are well thought out, well-executed and delicious. Here are some that I’ve found along the way, with one that really stands out.

Finest Pho

For a restaurant that wants to infuse Asian dishes with a bit of something extra, the ramen at Seasoned Fusion Tastes (224 21st St. E) is good but their Pho Beef Soup is a cut above. A pepperysweet beef broth forms the basis of a mean-sized portion complete with tender shaved beef, rice noodles, bean sprouts and fresh greens. It’s not your average bowl of pho, but that’s what makes it so worthwhile, especially when so much else downtown tastes and looks the same.

Cheese pleaser

On the southern edge of town is the German Cultural Centre (160 Cartright St.) serving classic German fare: schnitzel, sauerkraut, zwiebelkuchen and, of course, spätzle. Think Bavarian mac and cheese and you get an idea of their Käse Spätzle.

Pan-fried egg noodles tossed in a Swiss cheese sauce with house-fried onions for a garnish, this hearty dish goes well with a pint of German pilsner and some foggy weather.

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Thai one on

A staple on Broadway, Keo’s Kitchen (1013 Broadway Ave.) does Thai right. With curries, soups, rolls and the house specialties, there is something for everybody… but the pad thai stands alone. Rice noodles are tossed in a traditional pad thai sauce with carrot matchsticks and bean sprouts, and topped with ground peanuts. The play between the noodle and peanut is fantastic, with the vegetables balancing everything together.

An interesting idea

Sticks and Stones (226 2nd Ave. S), the third restaurant from the Grassroots restaurant group, is arguably their best. Takoyaki fritters, tuna tataki and steamed buns are all excellent, but on our last visit I was very interested in the ramanera. A playful variation on carbonara, ramenera means noodles mixed with bacon, scallions and bean sprouts with an egg yolk for the “sauce”; it’s savory, creamy and rich, so great for a cold day.

Primal instincts

Going on three years, Primal (423 20th St. W) has been consistently killing it in Riversdale, using Saskatchewan heritage grains and whole animal buterchy along the way. With a great selection of “pasta” and “not pasta”, you’ll see carpaccio, bone marrow, buffalo mozzarella and anchovies, but how they do rigatoni is something special. In-house extruded noodles, with

2 eggplants, roasted on the bbq or a grill until very soft, then peeled ½ red onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely diced 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 10 sprigs of cilantro, stems finely chopped but leaves kept whole Boil the noodles until al dente, reserving some of the cooking liquid.

Sweat the onion and garlic in 3 tbsp (45ml) olive oil until softened, then add the cherry tomatoes, cilantro stem and eggplant. Stew together for 15 minutes on low heat and season with salt and a good crackle of fresh black pepper.

Add the cooked pasta, simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, adjusting the sauce consistency with the reserved pasta water. Garnish with goat cheese and pumpkin seeds. (Serves four.) local mushrooms, basement-grown greens, and preserved tomatoes are emulsified with goat cheese and finished with truffle oil. There are a lot of ways for a sauce like this to disappoint, but the talented kitchen at Primal doesn’t let that happen. Perfect seasoning, great noodles, with a delicate balance of bite and creaminess, this dish all comes down to execution. Delicious.

Oddly perfect

Consistently busy but always fantastic, Odd Couple (228 20th St. W) has been at the top of Saskatoon’s dining scene for a while now, and they seem to be getting better. So, if you had to pick one noodle dish by which to remember this city, let it be this one: the spicy beef lo mein, with a Taiwanese wheat noodle. There’s beautiful attention to detail here and a balance of tantalizing tastes. Braised short ribs and shank are coated in a Szechuan peppercorn/garlic sauce with a touch of jalapeno and cilantro topped with pickled daikon and carrots: it leaves you with a back and forth or rich and spicy, with fresh and acidic. Perfect.

Scott Dicks is the Chef/Owner of Rural, specializing in private dinners, catering, restaurant consulting, and cooking classes at The Local Kitchen. He can be reached at 306-222-5923 or ruralsaskatoon@gmail.com.

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To Cork or Not to Cork?

You’d be silly to judge a wine by the way it is topped It recently occurred to me that I have not written a column on the cork versus non-cork (screw cap) enclosure, and perhaps it is time to expand on perceptions versus knowledge.

Corks are of course the familiar choice for what goes between you and your wine and for years it was always so. The concept then that inferior wines are under a screw cap is a myth hard to dispel. Nonetheless, there is a surprising truth that outlines how the cork versus screw cap argument is not as black and white as it seems.

The worldwide demand for wine and subsequently cork is growing, so perhaps we should gravitate towards what we believe are the best methods for wine preservation. Corks and screw caps (or other cork alternatives) differ in some aspects but both are nearly identical in their ability to store and age wine.

Let’s expand on the traditional cork method: Corks are a renewable resource, so historically they are preferred and have proven to compliment wine aging over the long term. With that said, corks are the obvious and more natural or organic choice. By the same token, because cork is a natural substance, it can be affected by “cork taint”, or Trichloroanisole (TCA). TCA is a natural molecular occurrence that happens to approximately 5 percent of wines. When a wine contains higher levels of TCA it can be described as having a “musty” flavour or being “corked”. Although cork is essentially tree bark, it is also therefore more costly.

Corked wines vary widely in quality and breathe at different rates. More about this later!

Some advantages concerning cork substitutes: Firstly, they are more economical and affordable despite the fact that they are manmade.

Secondly, there is no cork taint (TCA), and longterm aging studies have shown that wines bottled without cork do in fact age equally well. Finally, they are easy to open too!

Some have suggested that that such wines don’t breathe properly and such products are not biodegradable. It has also been suggested that

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they are associated with “cheap” wines.

To dispel the myth that corks are better because they breathe, screw caps are calculated with certain amounts of oxygen ingress over time. Real corks however vary greatly with their oxygen ingress rates depending on the quality of the cork used. You will notice that the large majority of Australian and New Zealand wines are under screw cap, and reason is that in the 1980s, cork production fell off for a time due to subpar quality and prices went up as a result.

This compelled most wine producers to transition from more traditional to practical methods, whether they liked it or not.

Screw caps or Stevlin (remember the name) has become so established that it rivals Coca-Cola and Kleenex for branding (at least in the winemaking industry). The most famous of these screw cap enclosure wines is Penfolds RWT, or red winemaking trials. Aged in French oak versus American, it is the most sought after Barossa Shiraz on the planet.

If you can get it, the cost would be upwards of $195 per bottle. I have opened a number of them and still have a bit of a time getting my head around the price. Nonetheless, this wine is lots of fun, and the guests will get a kick out of it at your next dinner party when you unscrew it. It scores 98 points frequently and is stunning.

Corks or otherwise? You decide.

P.S. Once upon a time, I met a corker fellow (a real corker) who suggested that when he corked wines they could stand upright for up to five years. If properly stored, there were no adverse effects on the wine. Another myth dispelled! He said temperature and humidity play the biggest a part in a wine’s longevity, whatever the direction of its storage—horizontal or vertical.

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

CAFÉS & DINERS

City Perks 801 7th Ave. N, 627 Brand Court;

cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit, great coffee and a fine weekend brunch. Open Mon–Fri 7am–10pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W, 210 Ave. P S; collectivecoffee.com. It’s where to get coffee (and now breakfast and lunch to go) 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. $$ Earth Bound Bakery & Deli 220-1820 8th St. E. A wholly organic bakery serving memorable sammys and soups. Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm. $$ Hometown Diner (210 20th St. W; on Facebook).

Bright and airy with lots of seating at breakfast and lunch. Open Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat–Sun 9am–4pm. $$ Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B S; thelittlebird.ca. Croissants, macrons and other French pastries, plus daily lunch options. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$

ITALIAN

Primal 423 20th St. W; primalpasta.ca. Local chefs

Christie Peters and Kyle Michaels serve fresh pasta and local meat in this moody space. Open Wed–Fri 11:30am–1:30pm, Wed–Sun 5pm–10pm. $$$ Taverna 219 21st St. E; on Facebook. A downtown staple for Italian dining since the 70s, the new makeover has created a more open atmosphere. Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$$

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 catching the street view. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm. $$ Famoso Pizzeria 2921 8th St. E, 134 Primrose Dr.; on Facebook. This Canadian chain produces handmade pizzas, plus daily specials on appetizers, drinks, etc. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$ 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. $$

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You won’t miss the meat at this hip, new, all-vegan fast food joint. Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–8:30pm. $$ The Karma 2-157 2nd Ave. N; thekarmacafe.ca.

Coffee and lattes to go, plus scrumptious lunches fusing Mediterranean, Indian and other cuisines. 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, lunches and more. Open Mon–Tue 8am–6pm, Wed– Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$

Danielle, from p. 25 Danielle’s vision for 25th Street Theatre is to give a space to people and projects that explore creation that draws upon multiple influences. By making the Fringe and professional theatre available to everyone—poets, writers, designers, dancers, singers, visual artists, playwrights and everyone in between—Danielle aims to encourage the growth of a creative community to inspire others. Working with the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, the Broadway BID office and a variety of other partnerships, Danielle is excited to be a part of bridging the gap between various art forms and enrich the city’s artistic sensibilities.

“The thing about the Fringe is that anyone can produce a show. There’s room to try new ideas—even ones that could fail. I think that the trial and error process, of taking creative risks, (means) exciting ideas can pop up and surprise you. I can’t wait to watch it unfold!”

Danielle has been incredibly influential in maintaining the poetry scene in Saskatoon and plans to take local theatre by storm in collaboration with many, many people and organizations from far and wide. “Teamwork makes the dream work,” she says.

– SD

new food+drink openings

Nominate someone who inspires you for flow magazine’s Inspiring Women of YXE contest!

Tell us about an inspiring woman in Saskatoon and she could win a fabulous prize package! Email entries to info@freshwestmedia.com.

The winning nominee will receive: • 1-night stay at The James Hotel • 4 tickets to see the ballet Anastasia on March 17 at TCU Place • $150 gift certificate from Garden Architecture & Design • $150 gift certificate from Leyda’s Restaurant

The contest entry deadline is Friday, March 2, 2018!

The winner will be announced on March 8—International Women’s Day! GLOBAL

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

Facebook. The full menu is worth the wait, the kebabs are delicious and they also have regular hookah pipe nights. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $

The Burning Beard 731 Broadway Ave.; thebeardonbroadway.com. Buckets o’ bacon, beards and more to go with a deep drinks menu. Open daily from 11am. $$$

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.;

1. Botté Chai Bar Riversdale’s newest eatery is full of Persian tastes and flavours, from rose-water infused Golab to kuku (like an Italian fritatta), aush (a legume-based soup) and lots more.

(117-123 Ave. B S; bottechaibar.com) 2. District Kitchen & Bar Curtis Korchinski returns to the city to resurrect this warehouse district haunt with his former team at The Ivy. (301 Ontario Ave.; district.kitchen)

3. Rosaly’s Food Services Owners Rose and Lee have moved their successful catering business to a fixed location, the better to showcase spicy African cuisine. (119 Ave. B S; rosalysinc.com)

4. Earth Bound Bakery & Kitchen A totally new look and feel to this 8th Street staple, now with much more room to serve lunch and more. (1820 8th St. E; earthboundbakery.ca)

• $150 gift certificate from Bricker’s Shoes • $150 gift certificate from Guide Hair salon • 1-month of free yoga at Moksha Yoga • 2 passes to the Modern Woman Show & Expo at Priairieland Park (Apr. 14–15, 2018)

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. $

Lebanese Kitchen 1005 Broadway Ave.; on

Facebook). Middle Eastern tastes (falafels, fatayer, shawarmas, hummus, tabbouleh and more) always served with a smile. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $

Pars 8-3311 8th St. E. The city’s only Persian

restaurant has kebabs, vaziri, bakhtiari, stews and more. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $

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. $$

Wanuskewin Restaurant RR 4, Penner Road;

wanuskewin.com. Enjoy the surroundings and “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $

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. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; laspalapas.ca. You’ll find this busy combo restaurant and lounge off Broadway. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$ Picaro 101 20th St. W; picaro.ca. The name means “rogue” in Spanish and they’re all about Mexican flavours: tacos, shared bites and tequila flights. Open Sun– Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight. $$$ Saboroso 40-2600 8th St. E; saboroso.ca. AYCE beef, chicken and more roasted on the rodizio. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am– 2pm, 4:30–9pm, Sat 4–10pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$$

LOUNGES & PUBS

9 Mile Legacy Brewing 229 20th St. W; 9milelegacy. com. The city’s premiere taproom has a rortating selection of its own fine craft beers. Open Tue–Thu 1–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$ The Capitol 244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe.ca. The best in live music at this revered space, plus good food and lots of room to stretch your legs. Open daily 4pm–2:30am. $$ The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. E; thejameshotel.ca. Decadence defined in this swank space by the river, with cocktails and a menu full of tempting nibbles. Open Mon–Sat from 4pm. $$$ O’Shea’s Irish Pub 222 2nd Ave. S; osheasirishpub.ca. A classic pub with pints of Guinness, atmosphere and a wee little door for leprechauns.

Open Mon–Fri 11am–2am, Sat–Sun 10am–2am. $$

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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)

7. Park Town Hotel

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

8. Radisson Hotel Saskatoon

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

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)

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, this WDM has an extensive collection of rare and antique automobiles. One of many visiting exhibitions throughout the year, the All Aboard Model Train Show (pictured) welcomes hobby enthusiasts young and old Feb. 24–25, with layouts, vendors and consignments. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910; wdm.ca.

Beaver Creek Conservation Area The BCCA showcases the Meewasin Valley in microcosm and, as a four-season destination, is ideal for a hike close to nature. Visitors can enjoy the site’s four nature trails and the Interpretive Centre, where staff help facilitate public programming. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. 13 km S on Hwy 219, 306-374-2474; meewasin.com/visitors/ beaver-creek-conservation-area.

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. Guided tours (Mon, Wed, Fri 2:30pm) 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.

Dakota Dunes Casino Celebrating its 10th

anniversary, 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 citywide. 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. S on Hwy 219), 306-667-6400; 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, Saskatchewan-born 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.

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 that was completed in 1914, this two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for musical performances. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159.

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) are available to both students and visitors alike, with the facility staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing. Call to book a guided tour (306-966-6393). Free admission.

Open in February 7:30–9:30pm and March 8:30– 10:30pm. 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 has an art gallery and gift shop, boasts 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 millennia as a gathering and hunting place. Trails wind over more than 6km of parkland; also find art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Admission: $10 for adults. Open Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road; wanuskewin.com.

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secret Saskatoon

A Big Spin on Recycling A business owner/artist with a big heart and a penchant for big displays shows what can be done with scrap metal and a little imagination Text by Paul Miazga Photos by Patricio del Rio

Text by Paul Miazga Photo by Patricio del Rio

Two Transformers and a life-size T-Rex made from scrap metal stand out front of BN Metals on Quebec Avenue in a Saskatoon industrial area; inset photo: a 4m-tall globe that was unveiled for Earth Day 2017.

At age 15, Mark Riffel was told that his time was up; the cancer that had invaded his body would eventually end his life. He had one last chemotherapy session, the Children’s Wish Foundation even bought him a car stereo to fulfill his final wish. He wasn’t prepared to die. As it turned out, fate had other plans for him.

Fast-forward more than 20 years later to today and Riffel, 37, has used the second chance he got at life to make good on it in a number of ways.

He’s a successful business person (he runs scrap metal recycler BN Metals, which his father started in the late 1960s); a regular philanthropist (he holds fundraisers for the Children’s Wish Foundation and gives to cancer-focussed charities, among other endeavours); and, he’s an artist and art patron who loves to show off what wonders can become of something that’s been consigned to the scrap heap of history.

In one manner of thinking, Riffel takes worn out parts and gives them a new lease on life, just like BN Metals—one of Saskatchewan’s largest recyclers of scrap metal—does for old appliances, automobiles, cutlery, etc.

The green side of doing business has always been in Riffel’s blood, and on Apr. 22, 2017—Earth Day—he unveiled the latest piece of metalworking art to adorn the lot of his business: a giant scrap metal globe standing more than 4 metres tall and greater than 2 metres in diameter that sits north of the tracks on Quebec Avenue, joining two previous sculptures he’s had commissioned for the site: two Transformers (“Bumblebee” and “Optimus Prime”), which were unveiled in August 2015, and a life-size (i.e., 5-metre-tall) Tyrannosaurus, which was assembled on-site and completed in early April 2016.

BN Metals employee Stacey Heistad says Riffel built the globe with a friend, working off and on for about three months using materials that had been processed at the plant.

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“I don’t think a lot of people understand metal recycling, so we’re trying to broaden the awareness of what you can recycle.”

– Sherri McEwen, BN Metals FAST FACTS: Approximate heights and weights: Transformers (2.2m, 545kg/ each); T-Rex (4.3m, 2,900kg); globe (4.1m, 475kg).

Number of work hours to create the globe at BN Metals: 40.

Steel recycled in Canada in 2012: 7 million tonnes More steel is recycled annually in Canada than paper, plastic, aluminum and glass combined.

Each tonne of recycled steel saves 1,300kg of iron ore, 1 tonne of coal and 18kg of limestone.

While viewers of the globe won’t recognize many of the pieces used in its painstaking creation, those with an eye for motorcycle and lawnmower parts will recognize much in the Transformers, while gearbox enthusiasts and welders have much to marvel at in the T-Rex. For more on BN Metals, visit bnmetals.com.

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