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SISTERS DOIN' IT FOR THEMSELVES

Read up on eight of the women that are making things happen for the better in Saskatoon

ART WHERE IT'S LEAST EXPECTED: THE BUS Toon's on Transit showcases works by local photographers

Text by Paul Miazga

GIVING SECONDHAND A SECOND THOUGHT Female entrepreneurs make a market for yesteryear Text by Erika Faith

THE POSTER CHILD FOR LOCAL FOOD Christie Peters on starting out, sourcing & staying chill

Interview by Paul Miazga

VALENTINE'S DAY, OR ANY DAY, REALLY Makeup artist Amanda Brown puts the finishing touches on Broadway BID Director DeeAnn Mercier ahead of her photo shoot at Una Pizza on Broadway Avenue. (Photo by Paul Miazga)

From quirky to quaint, find a spot for a perfect date Text by Scott Davidson

U OF S MYTHS & LEGENDS FLY ON The "Airplane Room" on campus reveals its secrets Text by Linda Nguyen

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editor’s notes

Why We Honour Eight Women

It’s totally unlike the YWCA Saskatoon’s Women of Distinction Awards, whose finalists and winners are chosen by a group of their peers. Going on the recommendations and suggestions of friends, good acquaintances, colleagues and others, I try to present women in our February/March issues that fire my imagination and reflect my sense of what makes this city tick. Each of the women we feature in this issue reflects the promise, energy and passion that move people to do great things. As March 8, or International Women’s Day gains traction in the Western world (which is where it originated over a century ago), it is my sincere hope that our society will begin to recognize not only the importance of the contribu-

tions of women but also the need for them to be treated as equals within it. Looking to the months ahead, there are a few events focussed on March 8 that are worth mentioning: the all-women My Jokes Are Up Here comedy festival at the Broadway Theatre (p. 9) and LUNAFEST (p. 11), also at the Broadway, which will include a screening of short films and a panel discussion to follow with prominent women in the community. Having said that, read on about ladies in various walks of life in Saskatoon, from local entrepreneurs curating vintage clothing boutiques (p. 14) to one in particular who loves to can vegetables or otherwise forage for some of the ingredients used in her restaurants (p. 26). It’s an edition dedicated to the fairer sex, but we can’t forget the men either. Scott Davidson suggests some great Valentine’s Day date venues (p. 28), while wine aficionado Garry Findlay kicks off his wine column (p. 30) talking about how not to serve red wine (hint: don’t leave it by the stove while you cook). Now with that out of the way, bask in the warming weather as winter gives way to spring, and let great ideas take shape (they will so long as you pay attention to that little voice inside you).

Paul Miazga Publisher and Editor paul@freshwestmedia.com

FreshWest Media Ltd. 220 20th Street West Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 0W9 flowmagazine.ca @flowzineSask info@freshwestmedia.com Published 6 times per year by FreshWest Media Ltd. Readership: 35,000 (estimated) in Saskatoon and area. Copyright (2017) by FreshWest Media Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed, written consent of the publisher. Publisher & Editor Paul Miazga Senior Art Director Zhanybek Nurgozhayev Map Designer Danna Contreras Ad Designers Zhanybek Nurgozhayev, Paul Miazga, Crystal Klassen Proofreader Olga Bondarenko Contributors Jennliee Cardinal-Schultz, Scott Davidson, Sarah Dorward, Erika Faith, Garry FIndlay, Savannah Hagin, Andrea Ledding, Paul Miazga, Linda Nguyen vcb Lead Photographer Patricio del Rio Contributing Photographers Paul Miazga, Lisa Patrick, Danielle Schalk, Amy Thorpe, Mark Tiu Printing TC Transcontinental Distribution FreshWest Media Ltd., Canada Post Corp.

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Erika Faith

Garry Findlay

Linda Nguyen

She's part artist, writer and educator; a true advocate for living within one's means and supporting the little people in life. When not perusing vintage clothing shops, Erika likes to research her Scandinavian ancestry and local cafés.

From Saskatoon to Banff and back again over the past decade, wine enthusiast Garry has a thing not just for wine but also for rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest movers and shakers wherever he lives. When not pouring wine, he waxes philosophically.

Now that she's finished her BAA in Journalism at Ryerson University, one-time flow magazine intern Linda is actively writing for the Canadian Press, all the while trying to make her mark on social media one tweet at a time.

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the city

Christian Kongawi (second from right) with friends at the Potluck 12.0 fundraiser in the Capitol Music Club Jan. 14.

Text by Paul Miazga Photo by Amy Thorpe

Going Home to Give Back

What started as a potluck among friends celebrating mutual birthdays has blossomed into a goodwill event that rebuilds schools in a war-torn land Big journeys always start with a few small steps, though little did Christian Kongawi of Prince Albert suspect what would come of doing a potluck with six friends to celebrate back-toback birthdays of theirs in mid-January. From its humble beginnings more than five years, Kongawi and friends have raised tens of thousands of dollars to re-build schools in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kongawi’s birthplace. In a country riven for decades by civil war and strife, Kongawi and friends are giving hope to a few of the estimated 5.4 million children there who will never otherwise receive an education. On Jan. 14, nine bands came together for a concert, silent auction and potluck at Potluck 12.0, the latest installation of Kongawi’s efforts to drum up funds to enable him to return to the DRC to rebuild another school. The first school they rebuilt was in 2012 in Gemena, Kongawi’s birthplace. In this remote provincial capital, where his father Jacques, a doctor, used to work, Kongawi wanted to start making a difference. “We were sent away due to a lack of schools,” says Kongawi, adding that his parents made

enormous sacrifices to ensure he and his four other siblings had a better life. “We wanted to contribute to righting this,” he says. When Kongawi left the DRC, he was just 12 and he did not see his parents again until he was 26. The Canadian family of another doctor, Leo Lanoie, who had met Kongawi’s dad while serving on humanitarian missions in Africa during the early 1990s, sponsored Kongawi. Once he finally got his Canadian citizenship, Kongawi returned to visit his father and make good on a promise made long ago to help out. They first rebuilt the roof of a K-6 school in Gemena, which gets over 1,000mm (1m) of rain annually. They’ve since repaired schools and helped restore safe water supplies elsewhere too, namely in his father’s hometown of Bogdono. “We’re just trying to help in any way that we can,” he says. “I’m the ‘Prodigal Son’ and I didn’t want to return (to my home country) empty-handed.” To learn more about Kongawi and The Potluck fundraiser, see youtube.com/ watch?v=smCHxu7SrLU or check out the Project Congo 2016 page at gofundme.com/projectcongo.

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Text by Andrea Ledding

Artists Against Hunger Art Auction 5pm; tickets $100/table of 8 $700/ Since CHEP Good Food began over a quarter of a century ago to address child hunger and nutrition, CHEP has been responding with initiatives to address food security: community markets and gardens, school lunches, the Good Food Box, collective kitchens. The 26th annual Artists Against Hunger Art Auction is CHEP’s major fundraiser and stands as the largest, longest-running art auction in Saskatoon. This artist-friendly event, where up to 50 percent of

each painting goes back to the artist, features talents such as Hugo Alvarado, Lorenzo Dupuis and Grant McConnell, and raises thousands thanks to not only artwork, but also generous corporate sponsorship from the likes of Federated Co-op, Robertson Stromberg, Affinity Credit Union, Sunrise Foods and many others. Come bid on live and silent auction pieces and enjoy a fun evening that includes dining on locally sourced foods. For more information or tickets, visit chep.org or call 306-655-4575.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

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February events

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Feb10–19

Our Man in Havana 8pm (Tue-Sat), 2pm (Wed, Sun); tickets $25 This classic tale by Graham Greene and adapted for the stage by Clive Francis is set in pre-revolution Cuba: a hapless vacuum cleaner salesman desperate for cash agrees to give information to the British Secret Service. With nothing to report he lets his imagination run wild, inventing agents, secret plans and daring missions, soon sending both London and Havana spinning out of control. Four versatile actors play more than 40 characters in this rollicking tour de force. A Canadian premiere in co-production with Vertigo Theatre of Calgary. Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. E; persephonetheatre.org)

Feb11–12

Broadway in Love 3 Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $28/ members $23 The Saskatoon Summer Players and the Saskatoon Jazz Society once again join forces to present this unforgettable show in honour of Valentine’s Day. Featuring the talents of various local performers, Broadway in Love 3 is an annual cabaret-style performance of well-known love songs and songs about love from some of Broadway’s best musicals. The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)

Feb27–Mar05

Saskatoon Blues Festival

Most shows 8pm; tickets from $25; saskatoonbluessociety.ca The 15th annual Blues Fest kicks off another week of crazy good blues and roots rock music at various venues downtown. Headline performances include: Ross Nielson and Paul Reddick at The Bassment (Mar. 2, 8pm); Suzie Vinnick at The Bassment (Mar. 3, 8pm); BC Read, Jack de Keyzer and The 24th Street Wailers at TCU Place (Mar. 2, 8pm); and, Suzie Vinnick with Sue Foley (pictured), also at TCU Place (Mar. 4, 8pm). Be sure to catch many smaller events at venues across the downtown! The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N) TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

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Munsch Mania! Fri 7pm, Sat 11am, Sun 11am/2pm; tickets from $10 It's an afternoon of hand puppets, lots of laughter and serious audience participation! Featuring six stories by acclaimed children's author Robert Munsch as adapted by Saskatoon's own Wide Open Children's Theatre (wideopen.ca). The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.)

Simon King

8pm; tickets $10 Originally from Sheffield, England, this unhinged comic has put his own morbid spin on pop culture, self-love, Star Wars and goats. Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitalclubyxe.ca)

Chef's Gala & Showcase

5:30pm; tickets $155 Combining food, theatre and music, this annual event pairs artful, multi-course meals with wine and a cultural punch, all to support local theatre, opera and classical music. Prairieland Park (503 Ruth St.)

Saskatchewan Rush

7:30pm; tickets from $30 The NLL champions host the Colorado Mammoth. Upcoming home games: vs. Calgary Roughnecks (Feb. 25); vs. Colorado (Mar. 11); vs. Calgary (Mar. 24). SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.)

Jan Lisiecki—An Encore

7:30pm; tickets from $80 The talents of this Polish-Canadian pianist are of an other-wordly sort. This young phenom (he's just 21) returns to the city for two special gigs. Convocation Hall (28 Campus Dr., U of S campus)

Matthew Good

8pm; tickets $37.50 Canadian rock legend Matthew Good was front man and songwriter for his eponymous band, one of the most successful alt-rock bands in the 1990s. Catch him on his X-Canada tour. O'Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S)

26TH ANNIVERSARY

Art Auction Artists Against Hunger

Art Auction

in support of

Saturday,March March 18, 2017 Saturday, 18, 2017

Cocktails & Viewing – 5:00 pm Cocktails & Viewing – 5:00 pm Dinner – 6:00 pm Dinner – 6:00 pm (Live Auction to follow) (Live Auction to follow)

TCU Place

35 - 22nd Street East, Saskatoon SK

TCU Place

TICKETS 35 - 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK $100/person • $700/table of 8 • $1000/corporate table TICKETS Online: www.chep.org $100/person • $700/table of Phone: 306-655-4575

$1000/corporate table Online: www.chep.org Phone: 306-655-4575

CHEP Good Food Inc. is a Saskatoon community organization that, for more than 25 years, has been improving access to good, healthy food for all.

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Come prepared for a pair of laughs (at least) as four female comics headline this all-women comedy tour. Presented as part of YWCA Saskatoon's celebration of March 8, International Women's Day. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca)

One of the largest comedy tours in Canada, Snowed In 2017 returns to Saskatoon for the second year and this time around features Dan Quinn, Damonde Tschritter, Paul Myrehaug and Pete Zedlacher in a veritable smorgasbord of laughs. Broadway Theatre

My Jokes Are Up Here

Snowed In Comedy Tour

Mar31

Tim Meadows The SNL funny man (pictured at right) and host of New York City's Gotham Comedy Club delivers his own material for a change. Dakota Dunes Casino (20 min. S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com)

Mar09 Swan Lake

7:30pm; tickets from $27 Ballet Jörgen Canada comes to the city to present the wondrous ballet spectacle, Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky. A leading cast of international and Canadian dancers assemble to gracefully re-tell this story of true love, the union of two souls and making the ultimate sacrifice to be set free. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

Mar25

A Golden Harvest – Ukrainian Celebration 7:30pm; tickets from $15 Canadian composer Larysa Kuzmenko helps commemorate the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada with her new oratorio, Golden Harvest, a richly textured and nuanced work which the SSO and only four other orchestras will be performing. Saskatonian and ethnic Ukrainian violinist Carissa Klopoushak (pictured) makes her first solo debut with the SSO and will be joined by soprano Kateryna Khartova in her orchestral debut and bass-baritone Joel Allison. Also on the playbill will be Unreasonable World (Oesterle) and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No 2 in C minor (Op 17), considered one of the Russian’s best for its use of Ukrainian folk melodies. See saskatoonsymphony.org for more details. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

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Brain Freeze 2017

10am; registration fees: 5k ($50), 10k ($55), half-marathon ($60) Go for a mid-winter run to support the U of S Cross Country team. Layer up properly and have fun! Run starts in front of Brainsport (616 10th St. E)

SSO Does the '80s 7:30pm; tickets from $15 The Jeans & Classics band joins the SSO and guest conductor Melanie Leonard to present music from the days of big hair: The Eurythmics, Wham!, Prince, A-ha and more. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

Mother Mother

8pm; $35 The Vancouver indie rockers with Ryan Guldemond on lead guitar and vocals are on tour to support their brand new album No Culture. O'Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca)

Tanya Tagaq

8pm; $41.50 The powerful, raw talent of this Inuit throatsinger, Aboriginal activist and Order of Canada recipient will be on display again in the city. Get tickets while they're still available. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

Bill & Joel Plaskett

8pm; $41.50 Two generations of East Coast singersongwriters come together as the Plasketts, lauded for their showmanship and charm, tour to promote their 2016 album Solidarity. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

LIVE MUSIC

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

com). Shows at 10pm; cover $10 except as noted. Feb. 3: Pure Bliss w/ Doubt It, Doctor Booty Quiver Feb. 4: In With The Old album release show w/ Old Towns Feb. 5: Tonight It's Poetry Karaoke ft. Zoey Roy (8pm) Feb. 10: Basement Paintings w/ Toam, 3 Ninjasks et al Feb. 11: Dilla Day Saskatoon 2017 feat. Super Duty Tough Work Feb. 13: 2nd annual LadyBits and Pieces Show: Telemiraculous Edition (7:30pm) Feb. 18: Good Enough w/ The Speed Hammers, Belladonnas et al (9pm) Feb. 24: NASA Benefit feat. The Spencer Vaughn Band and The Good Goodbyes Mar. 11: Burger Revolution w/ The Faps, Chronobot et al Mar. 18: The Courtneys w/ guests Mar. 24: The Real McKenzies 25th Anniversary Tour w/ Isotopes (tickets $15 in advance/$18 day of) Mar. 25: Truckfighters w/ We Hunt Buffalo, Greenleaf ($15/$17) The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca) Feb. 3: Too Darn Hot! Comedy Jazz Trio (9pm; tickets $24/members $19) Feb. 4: Jazz SingerFest (8pm; $25/$20) Feb. 6: South Carolina Broadcasters (8pm; $23/$18) Feb. 10: U of S Jazz Ensemble (9pm; $20/$15) Feb. 14: Valentine Wine & Appetizer Tasting—Love songs performed by Neil Currie (8pm; $50/$40) Feb. 16: Rural Roots Trio (8pm; $23/$18) Feb. 17: JJ White & The Release (9pm; $20/$15) Feb. 18: Way North (8pm; $28/$23) Feb. 24: Joey Landreth (8pm; $26.50) Feb. 25: Connor Newton Quintet (8pm; $23/$18) Feb. 26: An Evening with Martin Sexton (8pm; $35.50) Mar. 1: Alexis Normand & Kevin Roy (8pm; $25/$20) Mar. 4: Ellen Doty Trio (8pm; $25/$20) Mar. 6: Old Man Luedecke (8pm; $25/$20) Mar. 9: Michael Jerome Browne & Joël Fafard (8pm; $27/$22 Mar. 10: The Slocan Ramblers (9pm; $28/$23)

Mar. 11: Braid & van Geel (8pm; $35/$25) Mar. 17: Jory Nash & James Gordon (8pm; $27/$22) Mar. 18: Andrea Superstein (8pm; $27/$22) Mar. 21: Martyn Joseph—show proceeds go to support Syrian refugees (8pm; $30/$25) Mar. 22: Randy McAllister (8pm; $35/$25) Mar. 24: Roxanne Potvin w/ special guest Anna Klein (9pm; $27/$22) Mar. 25: Gillian Snider Sings Joni—a Joni Mitchell tribute (8pm; $25/$20) Mar. 30: Jenn Grant (8pm; $31.50) Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca). Shows at 8pm except as noted. Feb. 20: Measha Brueggergosman presents "Songs of Freedom" (7:30pm; tickets $41.50) Mar. 6: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (7:30pm; $47.50) Mar. 10: Ben Caplan and the Casual Smokers (8pm; $29.50) Mar. 12: Rose Cousins (7:30pm; $32.50) Mar. 13: Arrogant Worms (7:30pm; $41.50) Mar. 18: Toon Town Big Band (8pm; $29.50) Mar. 23: Codie Prevost w/ Brock Andrews (7:30pm; $31.50) Mar. 26: Connie Caldor (7:30pm; $40.50) Mar. 27: Bobbie Bazini (8pm; $35.50) Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclub.ca). Shows at 10pm; cover $10 except as noted. Feb. 4: A Bob Marley Birthday Bash feat. Skaravan, The Rastatoon Allstars, DJ Charly Hustle (9:30pm) Feb. 9: CLASSIC Law Karaoke & Lip Sync Battle (7pm; tickets $40) Feb. 10: Funk'D Up Friday feat. Clara Lessa, Rylan Schultz, Vultures et al (10pm) Feb. 11: SonReal w/ Clairmont the Second (9:30; $15/VIP $65) Feb. 12: Benjamin Francis Leftwich w/ Brolly (9:30pm; $20) Feb. 13: Jack Mercer & The Whiskey Bandits w/ Sammy Lee & The Folks (8:30pm; entry by donation) Feb. 15: Richard Inman (10:30pm; no cover) Feb. 16: The Pack AD w/ special guests (9pm; $12) Feb. 17: The Whiskey Jerks w/ Kory Istace, The Time Pirates (10pm)

Feb. 18: Skylab Winter Series feat. Esette (9pm) Feb. 19: Ness 2017 February auditions (1pm) Feb. 23: DJ Davy Sage (9pm) Feb. 24: The Pistolwhips w/ Royal Tusk (10pm; $15) Mar. 1: Parsonsfield w/ guests (9pm) Mar. 3: The Wild! w/ The Classy Chassys (9pm) Mar. 19: Ness 2017 March auditions (1pm) Dakota Dunes Casino (Whitecap, SK; 20 min. S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) Feb. 3: Kim Mitchell (8pm; tickets $35) Feb. 12–13: This is Tom Jones feat. Dave La Fame (6:30pm; $45) Mar. 11: Whisperin’ Bill Anderson (8pm; $40) Mar. 17: Ballyhooley (6:30pm; $45) Knox United Church (838 Spadina Cres. E) Mar. 18: Amati Quartet feat. pianist Samuel Deason (2pm, 7:30pm; tickets $35) Louis’ Pub (Memorial Union Bldg., 93 Campus Dr.) Mar. 18: STRFKR (midnight; tickets $12) Mar. 23: The Zolas (8pm; $15) O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca) Feb. 11: Big Wreck (8pm; $30) Mar. 19: The Tea Party w guests (8pm; $35/VIP $50) SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; sasktelcentre.com) Mar. 9: Eric Church (8pm; tickets from $25) Mar. 30: The Lumineers w/ Kaleo & Susto (7pm; from $35) Mar. 31: Weezer w/ The Trews, The Flatliners (7:30pm; from $39.50) TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca). All shows 7:30pm except as noted. Feb. 26: Colin James (tickets from $35.50) Mar. 27: Rock the Nation (from $44.55) Underground Café (430 20th St. W; on Facebook). All shows 7:30pm; cover $10 except as noted. Feb. 10: Roger Roger and In With The Old Feb. 17: Megan Nash w/ Sarah Jane Scouten Feb. 24: Jordy Hansen w/ Andrew MD, The Atrium Village Guitars (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca) Feb. 19: James Irving of Nickeltree (8pm; tickets $11.50)

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galleries Galleries

Affinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.; saskcraft-

council.org). Open Tue–Sat 10am–5:30pm. Through Feb. 18: Procession West. Analog photography by Robert S. Michiel and Robert S. Pohl. Both artists shoot with traditional, large-format cameras in harsh conditions to document the western provinces: starting with the Great Plains, travelling across badlands, foothills, through the mountains and the Pacific Coast. Feb. 25–Apr. 1: All Beings Confluence. An interactive, community-based installation of long, narrow sheer panels, each representing a single living being.

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

Art for the Daily Commute Photography that graces the inside of city buses looks to put local places and people, especially the photographers, on the proverbial map Text by Lisa Patrick For city residents who don’t commute by bus, it’s an art project that flies well under their radar but lies in plain sight of everyone else who does. A mobile exhibition of photography on board Saskatoon Public Transit took wing in the fall as 35 images from local photographers took the place of regular advertising spots on the buses. Initially the photos stayed up for eight weeks (Sept. 19–Nov. 13) and could be viewed on bus routes citywide. Made possible by collaboration between Sask Lotteries, the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon Transit and Pattison Outdoor Advertising. “Having Toon’s on Transit on our transit buses provides a great opportunity to showcase the talent of local photographers in a unique space,” says Shreya Pahwa, one of the community jury members and better known for her photo blog on Instagram called Living YXE. “Buses are a part of the daily commute for many in our community, and now to have photographs taken from locals on them it's fantastic!” The effort started in June 2015 when PAVED Arts, with the City's support, looked to place the work of Saskatoon area photographers onto city transit. The response to a call for submissions

was massive: it resulted in 317 images from 35 photographers. The community jury that made the final images was made up of U of S Photography Professor Jennifer Crane, professional artist and photographer Laura St. Pierre, Star Phoenix photojournalist John Shelling and Pahwa. Looking at the artists selected for Toon’s On Transit, it quickly proves to be a who’s who of budding and established Saskatoon photographers: Ron Cooley, Kate Cronin, Arnold Isbister, Kaela Klingenberg, Emily Kohlert, Natasha Kooy, Don Kossick, Aralia Maxwell, Jelena Misevski, Leila Olfert, Marcel Petit, John Shelling, Justin Tendeck and Janice Weber among many others. Toon’s On Transit is a continuation of PAVED Arts programming that highlights the talents of local artists through the organization’s outreach and exhibitions. The gallery opens the door for local citizens to recognize their city in the art of its residents as well as highlight emerging artistic talent here. As an expansion of the project in 2017, Pattison has partnered with PAVED to have select photos from the first exhibition on the gateway terminal screens at Saskatoon International Airport.

COMEDY

FILMS

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broad-

waytheatre.ca) Feb. 11–12: This is That live! (8pm; $30) Feb. 24: Saskatoon Soaps improv comedy troupe (9:30pm; $15) Mar. 24: Saskatoon Soaps (9:30pm; $15) Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; rainbowcinemas.ca) Feb. 23: Don Burnstick (6:30pm; tickets $25) Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club (924 Spadina Cres. E; www.parktownhotel.com). All shows 9pm; $20 in advance/$25 at the door except as noted. Feb. 3: Brett Martin w/ Ryan Short Feb. 10: Myles Morrison w/ Serena Shane Feb. 24: Howie Miller w/ Toben Spencer-Lang

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Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca) Feb. 16–23: Cannes Lions Ad Reel 2016 (7pm or 9pm; tickets $10). The annual sensation from a year in the world of commercials and ad writers. Not to be missed! Feb. 25–Mar. 5: I Am Not Your Negro (7pm or 9pm; $10). An examination of race in the US. Samuel L. Jackson narrates this film by Raoul Peck. Mar. 8: LUNAFEST (7pm; $12.50). Nine films from across the globe in support of Int'l. Women's Day. Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; rainbowcinemas.ca) From Feb. 17: The Salesman (drama; Iran; 2016). From Mar. 3: Toni Erdmann (comedy; Germany; 2016). From Mar. 17: Paterson (drama; US; 2016).

Open Tue–Fri noon–6pm, Sat noon–4pm. Through Feb. 24: She is spitting a mouthful of stars. Artists Amy Malbeuf, Annie MacDonell, Goth Shakira, Gregory Scofield and Adrian Stimson unite their particular approaches to defiance and struggle through video and other media. Co-curated by Lori Blondeau and Tarin Hughes.

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

Mon–Sat 10am–5pm (Thu 10am–8pm). Through Feb. 23: New works by Reta Cowley, Clint Hunker and Lorna Russell. Landscape painters from Saskatoon known for their unique approaches to their milieu illuminate a dialogue between their distinct styles. Feb. 25–Mar. 23: Prairie Abstraction, Modern & Contemporary. A survey of modern and contemporary prairie abstraction; each offers a glimpse of the past, present and future of abstract art in the province.

Clay Studio Three (3-527 Main St.; claystudiothree. org). Open Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm. Darrell Bell Gallery (405-105 21st St. E; darrellbellgallery.com). Open Thu–Sat noon–5pm, Sun noon–4pm. Feb. 4-25: New paintings by Bewabon Shilling. Feb. 4-25: Introducing Shawn Serfas.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St. E; saskatoonlibrary.ca). Open during regular library hours. Feb. 15–Mar. 16: Oxen to Oil. From the sea-can motel on the outskirts of Estevan to seismic testing sites on the Thunderchild First Nation, photographs by Valerie Zink depict the height of Saskatchewan’s recent economic boom and consider the complex relationship between small towns and the oil industry. From Mar. 22: Zoodles. Ryan Schmidt paints portraits of many of the animals—mainly mammals—living at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm & Zoo. Rouge Gallery (245 3rd Ave. S; rougegallery.ca). Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat noon–5pm

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

Ukrainian Museum of Canada (910 Spadina Cres. E; umc.sk.ca). Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park (RR4, Penner Road;

wanuskewin.com). Open during regular park hours. Ongoing: Geo-engineered II: Clouds of Secrecy by Colleen Cutschall. A series of 21 pastel drawings on tar paper explores the increasingly toxic skies that appear throughout the northern plains. Ongoing: Anyway by Daphne Boyer. Boyer takes inspiration from her Métis heritage. Fascinated with the order, beauty and life cycles of the natural world but with a scientist's eye for order and symmetry, the artist creates complex pieces.

THEATRE The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.)

Feb. 2–5: Displaced by Natasha Martina and Sue Mythen (Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $25). Mary fled the Great Irish Famine in 1847, Sofia escaped wartorn Germany in 1947 and Dara left Taliban rule in Afghanistan in 2007, all of them relocating to Canada. In their new home they face various hardships, namely adapting to the local customs. Produced by Ground Cover Theatre. For further details, see livefive.ca.

Persephone Theatre (100 Spadina Cres. E; perse-

phonetheatre.org) Mar. 1–3: The Incredible Speediness of Jamie Cavanaugh by Chris Craddock (7pm; tickets $20). Tenyear-old Jamie has always been told to slow down. School goes way too slow for her, and she's always in trouble. While the adults in her life begin to think she has ADHD, Jamie knows better: Like her beloved comic heroes, she's developing super speed! Mar. 1–15: Vigilante by Jonathan Christenson (TueSat 8pm, Wed/Sun 2pm; $25). In 1880, Johannah Donnelly and her six dangerous yet devoted sons were a fierce Irish immigrant clan unafraid to take what was theirs and they paid for it with their lives. Now “The Black Donnellys” have returned from the dead to remind us of a shocking chapter in Canadian history. A riveting and new rock musical about family, forgiveness and frontier justice.

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Mar. 1–5: Bousille et les justes by Gratien Gélinas (Wed–Sat 8m, Sun 2pm; tickets $21). The Grenon family from Saint-Tite is in Montreal to attend the trial of their youngest son, Aimé, who is accused of murdering a romantic rival. They are ready to do anything to have him acquitted and preserve the family’s honour but the verdict depends on the testimony of Bousille, a distant cousin who was the only witness to the event. This respectable, right-thinking family will not hesitate to resort to intimidation and blackmail if they can force Bousille to perjure himself. [Note: all shows in French with English surtitles except Mar. 5.]

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Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre (914 20th St. W; gtnt.ca) Mar. 10–17: Iskotew by Jennifer Dawn Bishop (8pm; tickets $15). A young Indigenous woman with a lifelong dream of becoming a mixed martial arts champion has been invited to her first professional match. She intends to travel to Montreal for her MMA fighting debut…if she can get past the many obstacles on her path.

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Leading Ladies of Vintage Bold, brainy beauties offer budget-friendly, one-of-a-kind, curated fashions in Saskatoon

Not only is vintage shopping “green” in terms of being eco-friendly, it is also one of the best ways for fashion lovers to find stylish and beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of clothing at affordable prices. But it’s more than that. There are stylish women behind them too. Saskatoon’s vintage and consignment boutiques are all locally owned and operated. One is owned by an accomplished musician; another by a budding fashion designer; still others by a former restaurateur, a paralegal and her husband; there’s even a hairdresser too. What makes these collections so personal is how they’ve been procured from personal contacts made by the owners in markets and thrift stores, estate sales as well as vintage clothing wholesalers in other provinces and the United States. Each boutique, unsurprisingly, offers a sublimely enjoyable shopping experience: high-end fashion labels such as Oscar de la Renta, Gucci and Betsey Johnson can be found alongside specialty sweaters from Norway, hand-embroidered

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blouses from Mexico and beautifully woven From left to right: Nicola Tabb (Better Off Duds); Misarongs from Laos. chaela Michael (Hazlewood); Sarah Gaudry (The Knick). These stores have their own particular What’s in a Name? sources and aesthetic, and visits to “curated 'Curated vintage' vs. consignment vintage” boutiques have evolved too. It’s far less about having to rummage through hundreds of Curated vintage boutiques carry clothing crammed racks of tired, cast-off clothing. Instead, produced at least 20 years before the present day, while consignment boutiques offer niche pieces have been carefully chosen for their quality pre-owned clothing that is on-trend quality, tailoring, timeless style and to fit each and typically less than two years old. shopkeeper’s specific clientele. Curated vintage typically comes from Of the vintage boutiques, Better Off Duds in much farther away too: Calgary, Vancouver, Mayfair district specializes in men’s and women’s Toronto, Chicago, New York and LA, while clothing from the 1960s to 1990s. Owner Nicola the source of most “high-end second hand” Tabb, who plays mandolin and bass in some loclothing comes from personal contacts in cal bluegrass and folk bands, increasingly caters the local area, often meaning whatever their to more and more shoppers who find about her customers bring in to consign. eclectic tastes online. She has cowboy (and cowAssortments differ too: vintage wares often girl) boots, Hawaiian shirts and more to bring out reflect dressier occasion clothing and less of your inner rock star. it, while consignment stores have plenty of Similarly, the Knick and Sarah Gaudry focuses everyday wear, plus specialty party clothing, on online shoppers, but deals only in women’s

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wear of the 1980s and 90s. Gaudry does much of her shopping in Los Angeles, though some also comes from Toronto; Value Village this is not. Hazlewood, which began as a pop-up store in a few small rooms above Riversdale restaurant The Hollows (where Goldie’s General Store now operates) carries both new and vintage wardrobe basics for women and men, with founder and fashion designer Michaela Michael now supplementing her curated wares with jackets and other items she’s designed herself and which are made right here in Saskatoon. And for its part, Goldie’s specializes in festive party wear and vintage clothing made of natural materials—think Siwash sweaters, leather belts and hats, plus heavy mitts and coats in which to cozily wait out the winter. Saskatoon’s vintage boutiques offer collectible fashion pieces with soul, history and personality. They also provide a much-appreciated alternative to big-box clothing stores crowded with cheaply produced, generic clothing. In these little gems, fashion-lovers are sure to discover special pieces that are “just perfect”, a story behind every piece (don’t be too shy to ask!) and don’t cost a fortune either.

At left and above: Vintage clothing and curios, such as an old brass ring at Hazlewood. Below left: Jean shorts straight out of 1980s Malibu at The Knick. Below: The sublime Art Deco chandelier in Back Then & Again downtown.

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Vintage Boutiques Better Off Duds (510 33rd St. W; betteroffduds.ca) The Knick (104-120 Sonnenschein Way, in the Ideas Inc. building; on Facebook: @theknickvintage) Hazlewood (120 20th St. W; hazlewoodcompany.com) Goldie’s General Store (334 Ave. C S; above The Hollows; goldiesgeneralstore.com) Back Then & Again Jewellery (3rd Ave. S, in the basement of the Drinkle Building) is the sparkling den of Sherry and Harvey Neufeld: Sherry curates a delightful selection of vintage baubles spanning the 20th century, while Harvey runs the boutique. Both Echo Apparel and hair stylist Sage Lee have homebased vintage collections that can be viewed on Facebook. Also of note: Indefinite Article (5-249 2nd Ave. S); Past & Present Antique Shop (327 21st St. W); and, 33rd Street Market (410 33rd St. W).

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8 Women of YXE Kirby Criddle has loved music all her life. Coming from a family that has always been musically inclined and very talented, Kirby found her inner lyrical voice at a young age. "I have been singing and making up songs since I was a very small child," she says, adding that she is a self-taught musician (she learned to play guitar and piano in high school). And until Kirby met her birth father just a few years ago, she had assumed that talent came from “nurturing the practice”. He revealed to her that she comes from a very musical family. “Learning that I come from a long line of musicians made me feel more like maybe I was born to do it," Kirby says. While her parents listened to a lot of country music, Kirby has always preferred alternative sounds, such as Death Cab for Cutie, a band she discovered at 18. "It felt like I had just woken up from a long sleep. I was so hungry for music that made me feel things in my body,” she says, “that helped me express my own emotions in a healthy way." As a songwriter, Kirby tries to think through her emotional process, which she believes contributes to her lyrical abilities, and she continues to learn how to turn her emotions into music. Nature, people and the connection she makes with them—rather than listening to an album—are what inspire her to write songs, some of which have been posted on YouTube. Being a self-taught musician, Kirby developed her own set of skills without being restricted by rules or theory, and that same attitude has guided her during adulthood. Music has put her in touch with many people during her life and had a profound effect on her choice of careers. Kirby’s affection for music comes from the way it makes her feel and the healing process that comes from it. "I remember playing some of my older songs after my dad died and feeling so comforted by the lyrics, even though they had been written well before his death," Kirby says. Suffering from severe anxiety after his passing, Kirby also found that playing music helped her overcome panic attacks and instill her with a sense of calmness and serenity. "We are Continues on p. 25

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Kirby Criddle, 31 Singer/songwriter; alternative health practitioner, Illuminara Wellness; cofounder, Freedom Fooders

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Nicole (Niki) White's activism and her desire to take on roles in so many aspects of her community seem boundless. As someone who identifies as Métis, Niki seems to thrive on adversity. Niki has worked diligently with various nonprofit organizations in her adult life. After spending two years directing the USSU Pride Centre on the University of Saskatchewan campus, Niki was named Executive Director of AIDS Saskatoon in October 2008. The four years she spent there were hugely influential. It was a kind of Master’s class in poverty, racism, oppression, mental health and addictions. "I met the most amazingly resilient people there,” Niki says. “I think we need to do a better job at building a more equitable community where everyone is valued and welcomed.” Niki’s activism is reflected in having served as the Chair of the Saskatoon Police Advisory Committee on Diversity, the Co-Chair of the Provincial Youth Advisory Committee, and as Chair of the U of S College of Education's "Breaking the Silence" Conference. She has also volunteered with the Saskatoon Women's Community Coalition and the Saskatoon Diversity Network, sat on the board at Quint Development Corporation and even hosted her own radio show, “Rainbow Radio”, on CFCR, the city’s community-owned radio station. Arguably Niki’s biggest endeavour was last April when she ran for the NDP in the riding of Saskatoon Meewasin. She was the first openly gay person to run for the provincial legislature, and she ultimately lost by just a few hundred votes. Her election campaign put her relationship with transgender partner Jai in the spotlight, but it has only made her want to be more vocal and create better access to healthcare and other services for people who are trans*identified, especially in rural and remote areas since she grew up in a small town. "Obviously, (rural areas) are where I found my voice, but when I came out there were very few people who felt safe speaking publicly about it. We definitely live in a different community now," Niki says. What fuels Niki to continue her hard work are the people she's met along the way. Recalling an election campaign event in early 2016, she met a woman in her late 50s who had never voted before. “She said she had never had a person in politics listen to her, let alone inspire her enough to actually vote," Niki says. "We deserve better (from politics). We deserve a government that actually cares about the people." So who inspires her? Cindy Blackstock, who Niki praises for her fearlessness in advocating for the rights of indigenous children across Canada; former CBC radio personality and author Wab Kinew for "continuously reminding me why I keep fighting 'the good fight' "; and, her mother, Jean White—a strong-willed woman who always challenged Niki and her sisters to be brave, to challenge traditional gender roles and "to always fight for someone who needs it the most."

Nicole White, 39 Social work student, FNUC; anti-poverty activist; advocate for indigenous and LGBTTIQQ2SA persons; former Executive Director, AIDS Saskatoon

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Jennilee CardinalSchultz, 33 Green entrepreneur, Green Tree Beauty; makeup artist, Vamp Makeup; proponent of local designers and healthy lifestyles

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Jennilee Cardinal Schultz has always had an interest in makeup, and throughout her time at Alchemy Clothing*Salon*Tattoo*Piercing—informally for many years but now formally—she has established herself well as a talented makeup artist, an advocate for local designers, and as the shop's Business Development Manager. Added to this, Jennilee has her own curated sustainable and natural cosmetics company, Green Tree Beauty, through which she encourages customers to appreciate their own beauty and that of the Earth. Growing concerned about the ingredients and potential toxins in some makeup lines as well as the practices of the companies manufacturing them, Jennilee has embraced natural, sustainable and cruelty-free products which aren’t always easily available in Saskatoon. Opening Green Tree Beauty with her daughter Nixxi as her business partner, Jennilee is excited to offer such products from Canadian producers, all of which use sustainable packaging and hold an interest in conscientious production and development. To further the green factor of her business, Jennilee works with a group of friends and the team at Alchemy to plant one tree for each product sold. Last year alone, Jennilee and friends put 6,000 seedlings in the ground near Big River, SK. “I truly believe that it’s important to be the change you wish to see in the world,” she says. In addition to Greet Tree Beauty (available online and at Alchemy Clot hing*Salon*Tattoo*Piercing), Jennilee spends a lot of time working with local organizations, models and businesses such as Melissa Squire Fashion Design, the annual Saskatchewan Wearable Arts Gala (SWAG) and the Saskatoon Pride Festival's annual fashion show during Pride Week, creating beautiful looks with her makeup company Vamp Makeup. One of her favourite collaborations is working with Lush Studios on boudoir photo shoots. In a setting where women’s confidence may be lacking, Jennilee loves “helping clients see their beauty through our eyes.” When she is not doing makeup, Jennilee can be found at MC College teaching and mentoring future makeup artists.

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feature Stephanie Unverricht's passion for music stems from a young age. Since she was four she’s been playing music but she didn’t begin on her signature instrument, the bassoon, until Grade 6. Having studied violin and piano previously, she wanted to try something out of the norm for her class. Since then, Stephanie has added the oboe, trumpet and guitar to her musical repertoire, though bassoon is the world to her. A graduate of the University of Ottawa’s music program, Stephanie studied under Chris Millard, the principal bassoonist with the orchestra at the National Arts Centre. Millard "greatly influenced the way I study, play, and teach music," Stephanie says. After Ottawa, she returned to her hometown to fill in for Peter Gravlin—SSO bassoon emeritus and her first teacher of this woodwind—while he took leave for a year. It was a year of much personal growth, she says, and fed her desire to make the most of her musical career. From Saskatoon Stephanie went to Boston to complete a Master’s degree in bassoon performance at the New England Conservatory. She engaged in many high level performances as both performer and audience member there, and the experience was an eye-opener for her to the broader music world. Even though her father has played trombone since the 1960s (“He’s probably seen more conductors come and go than anyone in the orchestra,” Stephanie says), she was under no illusions about how competitive it would be to make the grade. "Every position in the orchestra is won by audition, and these usually last several rounds," says Stephanie, who won the job, after auditioning for orchestras in Ontario and Alberta. Usually, there are two bassoon players in every orchestra, so landing a spot is difficult. Stephanie never imagined she would end up back in her hometown for her career but is extremely thankful to be close to her family again, especially her father, who is a major source of inspiration for her. “It’s such a pleasure to spend time with him and get to know him not just as my dad but as a really fascinating person." Other than performing in the SSO, Continues on p. 25

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Stephanie Unverricht, 31 Lead bassoonist, Saskatoon Symphony; codirector, Sistema Saskatoon; music teacher; band member, Minor Matter

After 10 years living abroad, Jolene Zidkovich, Director of Community Development at the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre, returned to Saskatoon and began to appreciate its smaller population and political stability—rather different from her time overseas. With a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the U of S and a Master’s focusing on gender and microfinance from York University, Jolene decided to embrace humanitarian work that took her to Bangladesh (as part of her MA thesis studies) then Indonesia, Sudan and Egypt. Adding in short stints with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the field of aid and development in North and West Africa, Eastern Europe, South America and the Caribbean, and she’s been to 52 countries in all. One year ago and just prior to taking on her current role at the Food Bank, Jolene flew back to Europe and spent three months with Mercy Corps on the island of Lesvos, Greece, supporting waves of refugees that had left Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan and other trouble spots. The crisis made international headlines and Jolene saw human hardship firsthand on a daily basis. But she points out that her hometown is not immune to issues such as poverty, hunger, chronic unemployment and systemic oppression. “It’s all relative; we have hardships here too,” she says, “and we can’t discount that.” While there are still significant challenges in what the Food Bank does, Jolene sees a great opportunity to effect more tangible change through collaborative efforts within the community paired with the political will to improve the quality of life for all Canadians. Community work comes naturally to Jolene, who’s quick to point out how the Food Bank provides various types of supports in addition to emergency food hampers. Jolene’s work includes overseeing adult learning and literacy by promoting continuing education and the development of workplace skills with community members accessing the Food Bank. She believes in providing opportunities for learning for everyone, encouraging a sense of community support in Saskatoon. In addition to volunteer programs, community cooking classes, and a volunteer-driven income tax-filing program within the Learning Centre, Jolene oversees urban agriculture initiatives such as the 3nd Avenue North Garden Patch where the public is encouraged to volunteer. Ultimately, for Jolene it’s all about working to create a sense of community and finding long-term solutions to issues such as poverty and food security in our community. After all she’s seen and done, she’s “extremely happy to call Saskatoon home again.”

Jolene Zidkovich, 39 Director of Community Development, Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre; former Emergency Operations Manager and Deputy Country Director (Egypt), Mercy Corps

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DeeAnn Mercier, 31 Executive Director, Broadway BID; former Communications Director, The Lighthouse Supported Living; homeless persons advocate

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It was 2011 and DeeAnn Mercier, now the Executive Director at the Broadway Business Improvement District, had just returned to Saskatoon. After completing two degrees in English and Communications at Trinity Western University in Vancouver, she wanted to pursue an interest in non-profit work. DeeAnn quickly responded to a job posting at The Lighthouse Assisted Living Facility as a part of their public relations team and ended up there as Communications Director for five years. While at The Lighthouse, DeeAnn had a big hand in helping not only familiarize the public with the organization and its goals—to provide emergency shelter, supported living and affordable housing to people in need—but also encouraging and helping develop considerable public support for the centre across Saskatoon. With both of her parents engaged in the field of human services, DeeAnn believes that it’s important to “build understanding, relationships and [to] build a city that is inclusive—a positive space for everyone.” In August 2016, DeeAnn left her position at The Lighthouse and took on the role of Executive Director of the Broadway BID. Excited to work in the city’s cultural hub, she feels ready to shift gears and promote the culture of the Broadway area. “Broadway is my neighbourhood; it’s my part of the community [that] I can celebrate and champion, and make it a warm and welcoming place,” she says. In particular, she is really looking forward to getting involved in planning the 2017 Broadway Street Fair—a popular affair held every September that features dozens of vendors, live music and food trucks. True to her Mennonite roots, DeeAnn challenges herself to be self-reliant, sourcing everything from coffee to clothes from local vendors in the Broadway area and elsewhere. It’s her way of appreciating every opportunity, product and service the district has to offer. DeeAnn leads an active, balanced life: outside of her work and her public advocacy efforts, she’s served on a variety of civic committees and been heavily involved in the arts. She’s co-produced a play with the city’s Live Five Theatre company and is currently Vice-President of the founding committee for Nuit Blanche. In addition, she co-chairs Saskatoon’s National Philanthropy Day and is helping plan the first YXE Connects in May to bring together various agencies, businesses, service providers and volunteers to deliver a variety of needs for the homeless or those facing housing instability.

Lisa Thomaidis has been coaching at the University of Saskatchewan for 18 years, having arrived here by way of her hometown, Hamilton, ON. She has also been the Head Coach of Team Canada since 2013. When asked why she wanted to pursue a career in coaching, Lisa said that it stems from her student days at McMaster University, where she was a two-time Ontario Athletic Union all-star in basketball. She later went on to play professionally in Greece before returning to her alma mater to become an assistant coach just ahead of the call to head west. Her coach at McMaster, Theresa Burns, inspired Lisa to push herself beyond her limits. "(Theresa) impacted my life in such a positive and profound way, so having that experience made me want to try to do the same in my career," Lisa says. Like Theresa, Lisa inherited a program that was in the doldrums and both have since produced national championship teams. Lisa's passion for coaching is exhibited in many ways. She lists watching her players develop and improve their skills, accomplishing seemingly impossible goals, and the payoff that comes from hard work to name a few. But what does she really love about coaching? “Working with highly motivated and driven young women inspires me every day,” Lisa says. “Every day, I realize how lucky I am to be in this position. Coaching never feels like work either.” Along with being an inspiring mentor, Lisa has got what it takes to be a champion, and both she and her Huskies teams have a long list of accomplishments: seven Canada West titles and playoff appearances in every year but one since 2005–06; CIS Coach of the Year twice; and, most notably winning the CIS National Basketball Championship in 2016. The national team has also excelled under her tutelage. Canada’s women’s basketball team beat the US 81-73 before a hometown crowd in Toronto on July 20, 2015, securing the country’s first-ever Pan Am Games gold. She had less than two weeks to savour that victory, however, before beginning qualification for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The team did better than qualify too: Team Canada lost only one roundrobin match at the games and reached the quarterfinals only to lose a heartbreaker to France, 68-63. “It was terribly disappointing,” Lisa said after the loss. “We believed we were going to win and every single player that was on that floor wearing a red jersey believed we were going to win.” In the end, Lisa feels most proud of the women who have been in her program at the

Lisa Thomaidis, 44 Head Coach, University of Saskatchewan Huskies; Head Coach, Team Canada Women's Basketball program; gold-medal winner, 2015 Pan Am Games

U of S. She says "they have gone on to be wonderful role models and successful women" and praises the team and the program because it “continues to flourish” owing to strong alumni support to develop the next generation of Huskie Women's Basketball players. Finally, Lisa hopes to continue the legacy of success at the University of Saskatchewan. She aims to win a few more national championships and, on the international stage, is striving to help Canada win an Olympic medal in 2020. Her experience has proven that a good coach means connecting with her players, the ability to point out things her athletes can't see, and the patience to show her teams their true potential. "I believe a good coach leads by example,” Lisa says, “and exemplifies the work ethic, character and integrity that she wants her athletes to exude."

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Crystal has hosted some of the biggest social events in the city as owner of RSVP Event Design: the Mayor’s Gala, the Black Tie Bingo for the City Hospital Foundation, Indian weddings with more than 1,000 guests and many others.. The inspiration to pursue her passion for event design came after losing her first husband to cancer only one month into their marriage. Holding to the mantra that “life is short,” Crystal is keen on appreciating all of the good things that can come of time spent with loved ones and doing things she loves. After leaving her job as a dance teacher, Crystal reached out to Tammy Forrester, the founder of RSVP Event Design, and soon began living her dream. After a few months, Crystal was the director of weddings; a year later, she was a full-fledged partner. She bought Tammy out after three years and has brought the business recognition locally and even nationally. Among the many rewards the company has received are Top Wedding Under $75,000 in Canada as well as the Best Wedding Creative in Canada from the Canadian Event Industry Awards in Toronto in 2015. In addition to these acknowledgments, Crystal has used the business to become involved with multiple organizations and charitable events citywide such as Dress for Success, the Ronald McDonald House Fashion Show, the Hospitals of Regina Foundation and the PotashCorp Saskatoon Community Foundation Cultural Gala. In recent years, Crystal has sought opportunities to work with charities and help those who are going through a tough time. One of her most cherished memories is a wedding giveaway contest RSVP ran in 2015, where a package of gifts and services valued at $40,000 was donated to a couple in need. Tears are often shed in her line of work, and this was no exception. Now remarried to Marc McLeod, Crystal has a four-year-old son with him named Anderson, and recently celebrated her birthday with the unscheduled birth of their daughter, Ellie, on January 11 [the day after her photo was taken

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for this article]. Like many things in Crystal’s event planning career, she had to do things on the fly. Her water broke while doing this interview and was in the hospital waiting to give birth a full two weeks earlier than planned. It’s a true testament of Crystal’s character and a reminder that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

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Text by Scott Davidson For some in Saskatoon, acquiring food and other necessities is a constant struggle. However, thanks to some generous, enterprising citizens, that pursuit has gotten a little easier in recent months. Enter Freedom Fooders, a local group that has placed a dozen free, donation-based food boxes in accessible locations around the city—in urban areas, residential neighbourhoods and even back alleys. At any time, citizens can either drop donations off or pick up items that have been left in them. “Not everyone has access to transportation to the Food Bank, or the ability to use the Food Bank's services; these boxes are open for dropoffs and pick-ups any time of day,” says Kirby Criddle, the group’s founder. “The idea is to foster a better method of taking care of one another, strengthening our community and helping the people in our city to lead happier, healthier lives.” Criddle, a part-time musician and full-time alternative health practitioner, got the idea for Freedom Fooders after she saw a video on Facebook. She put out an open call for volunteers and within a few days the group had built two boxes. Soon, the local media caught wind of the story and more volunteers joined the movement. In short order, the group had established 10 more boxes around the city. Criddle says the response to the food boxes has been nothing short of amazing. “It's been absolutely overwhelming—we are so fortunate to have started this at a time when our community was poised to make this happen,” Criddle says, “We have received tons of thank-you notes, and have been getting to hear firsthand how the boxes have affected people in positive ways. “But we aren't doing it for a pat on the back or approval. We are doing it because we saw a need for something better, so we did it,” she adds. The group is currently working on a new box design that they are excited to start distributing. Criddle also hinted at a secretive project that Freedom Fooders are currently working on.

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Continued from p. 16 all free to interpret art any way we choose", says Kirby, "and it can remind us that we are not alone in our suffering.” Twelve years ago, Kirby started getting into alternative medicine and has studied many modalities since then: yoga, Reiki, and her own wellness practice combining various therapies and techniques in order to equip clients with tools to manage their body’s responses to stress, and improve their health by activating their own natural self-healing mechanisms. “I love to learn new things. I love to watch people transform their lives as they learn to manage stress in different ways and lead healthier, happier lives. That feels like success to me,” Kirby says. “When we feel well, we act well and are of benefit to ourselves and our community.” Her sense of community and social justice led her to work with friends Frank Collins and Connor Powell on what became Freedom Fooders (on Facebook: @freedomfooders). “We saw a need (to help combat food insecurity) and that we could do something about it,” she says. Borrowing from the free libraries that can be seen around the city, they used donated materials and a simple design to build 12 Free Food Boxes [see article on p. 25], which they delivered to urban and residential locations upon requests to host them. “It’s about trying to take good care of each other,” Kirby says.

Stephanie has found many ways to involve herself in Saskatoon’s music scene. She has played with the Ritornello Chamber Music Festival and with groups as varied as the Prairie Virtuosi, the Saskatoon Summer Players, the Saskatoon Opera and Minor Matter, an alt-pop band that has just released an EP and will soon record a full-length album. She even helps to run Saskatoon's finest double reed band, Squawk!, comprised of double reed players in the city. "Bassoonists and oboists are sometimes the only ones on their instrument in their band or school," says Stephanie. "It's a great way to come together and learn about the intricacies of the instruments and the challenges we face together." In 2012, Stephanie started the Sistema Saskatoon Music Initiative with some of her colleagues. "We were all inspired by the EI Sistema movement started in Venezuela [which works to bring music to disadvantaged children and youth] and felt that Saskatoon deserved a similar program." Their organization has developed an after school program to teach inner-city children about good citizenship and self-discipline through playing in an orchestra. "The students remind me to focus on the basics and that slow and efficient practice always pay off."

To learn more, follow the Freedom Fooders Free Food Box feed on Facebook (@freedomfooders).

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Chef Christie Peters, a sustainability maven best known for her eateries The Hollows and Primal, has made her name in the industry by working with the best and practicing what she preaches Interview by Paul Miazga Photos as noted flow: Why did you decide to become a chef? CP: I decided to become a chef while living and modeling in Toronto in 2004. On my off time I would watch a lot of Food Network Canada. I realized I needed a practical skill and I thought cooking and feeding yourself and the ones around you skillfully was key to a good life. flow: Were you self-taught in your culinary skills or did you go to a cooking college? If so, which one(s) and how long were you in school for? CP: I did not go to school; I just decided to find a chef that I believe in and work under him. flow: Where was your first job in the service industry? Where did you work before opening The Hollows? CP: I started working as a hostess at Boston Pizza when I was 14 and have been in the industry as a server, or a cook ever since. My first cooking job was at Feenie’s in Vancouver working under Rob Feenie. Feenie’s was connected to his other restaurant, Lumiere, which was one of the best in Canada at the time. There, I met some chefs from Quebec who have all gone on to do great things. I was fortunate to work under a few of them when they started their own places. After working in Vancouver for a few years I went to Amsterdam and worked at a restaurant called De Kas that grew their own vegetables. After that I went to San Francisco and staged at Coi under Daniel Patterson, then Spain where I learned more about foraging and using seasonal ingredients. flow: Who or what are your main cooking influences? How do they

inspire your future creations? CP: My cooking is influenced by the seasons and Saskatchewan itself. I am also influenced by what I want to eat. I really follow my gut feelings when it comes to cooking. flow: Do you have any favourite local or non local restaurants? Which do you like and why do you like them? CP: I love all of the local restaurants. I have a lot of respect for people who are making it in Saskatoon in this difficult business. I really like how Riversdale is becoming a dining destination and could go on forever about all the amazing restaurants in the Riversdale family. In addition, I love The Night Oven, I have a lot of respect for the Ayden crew, I love Taverna, Christie’s Bakery and Il Secondo. A long time ago I worked as a server at Sushiro, so I will always love what they do. Prairie Harvest Café is doing good things. I love Mandarin for dim sum and Oriental Aroma for their hot and sour soup. I love it all, and I could go on. I recently went to Toronto to work a few days at a popup restaurant called Le Pavillion done by the Joe Beef guys and was blown away by the food and ambience they are able to create. It was magical! flow: When you're not creating at work, what's your favourite thing to make for your family and friends? CP: At home I cook a lot of wild game and lately I have been making deer Wellington with simple mashed potatoes and boiled peas and carrots we have from the garden. I make my own puff pastry and keep the venison nice and rare. flow: Any secret ingredients you favour? Are there specific ingredients

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Saskatoon-based chef Christie Peters in The Hollows, the restaurant she started in 2013 with partner Kyle Michaels in the old Golden Dragon; (opposite page at right) Peters dressing Cobb salads as part of the Greasy Spoon Diner Supper charity event in Vancouver in August 2016. you like to use in your dishes? Do you have to import any of them or are they locally sourced? CP: My secret ingredient is a vincotto I make with backyard concord grapes. It is similar to a balsamic vinegar. I like to let the ingredients guide me, whatever is available I will use. We have a lot of dried, fermented and canned preserves that I use during the cold months.

"I like to let the seasons guide me; when I make something new I try to make it a few times for my colleagues before it hits the menu. It is important for me to remember that just because I succeeded in making it doesn’t mean it is good." – Christie Peters, local restaurateur

Our produce and meat are locally sourced, but we order anchovies and olives from Spain. We also order things for Primal from Italy, chocolate from France and even some kinds of mushrooms that don’t grow here from the United States. Our motto at The Hollows is “High

quality, Seasonal and Sustainable,” and usually the most high-quality ingredients are those that are local and travel the least distance, but some luxury items we can’t live without. flow: Talk about your approach to food. What goes through your head when you're making something new? CP: I like to let the seasons guide me; when I make something new I try to make it a few times for my colleagues before it hits the menu. It is important for me to remember that just because I succeeded in making it doesn’t mean it is good. flow: Last October you did a dinner for the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council called "Rubbish" [saskwastereduction.ca/rubbish]. How did that come about? What was the meal in the end? CP: Working on Rubbish was so much fun! I had been following other dinners with the same theme through chef friends in Vancouver and California. A few years ago we won a sustainability award from the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council and they were the ones who asked us to do the dinner. The meal consisted of some snacks to start, risotto balls made with mushroom stem and day-old risotto, some kimchi trout tartar using fermented overgrown vegetables and trout scraps scraped from the bones, as well as a potato

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

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

Friday night salsa dance parties, pupusas, flautas and the whole enchilada. Open Mon–Thu 11am–8:30pm, Fri 10am–midnight, Sat 11am–9pm. $$ La Bamba Café 3-1025 Boychuk Dr.; labambarestaurant.ca. It’s fresh, authentic and a true taste of Mexico. Open Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; laspalapas.ca. A buzzing eatery and lounge not far from Broadway district. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$ La Taqueria Mexicana 414 Ave. B S; on Facebook. Nearly 20 types of soft-shell tacos to choose from. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $ Saboroso 40-2600 8th St. E; saboroso.ca. AYCE beef, chicken and more roasted on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$

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

thekarmacafe.ca. A downtown café with a lunch menu that fuses Mediterranean, Indian and other influences in "naanwiches", soups, salads and more. Open Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $$ Nosh Eatery & Tap 820 Broadway Ave.; nosheateryandtap.com. Artful vegetarian meals that are tasty and yet satisfy one’s daily nutritional needs. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–11pm. $$ Thrive Juice Bar 137 20th St. W; thrivejuiceco.com. Fresh, organic, cold-pressed juices, super-food smoothies, salads and more. Open Mon–Tue 8am–6pm, Wed–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$

kitchenandbar.com. Celebrity chef and owner Dale MacKay likes his cuts of meat. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$ Bell ‘n’ Whistle Bar & Bistro 243 2nd Ave. S; bellnwhistle.ca. Gastro-pub food in the old Royal Bank building (vault doors and all) from Hanosh Dubash. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from 10am. $$ Boffins Public House 106-111 Research Dr.; boffins.ca. Beautiful plating of artful food at this hideaway in Innovation Place. Open Mon 9am–2pm, Tue–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–9pm. $$ Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave. S; congressbeerhouse.com. Dozens of draught and bottled beers, daily lunch specials and lots of space in this popular downtown space. Open daily 11am–2am. $$ The Hollows 334 Ave. C S; thehollows.ca. A renowned Riversdale eatery using locally sourced ingredients in every delightful dish. Open Wed–Sat 5:30–10pm, Sat–Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ Leyda’s Restaurant 112 20th St. W; leydas.ca. Gluten- and nut-free, organic whole foods, and a Spanish accent on health-positive dishes. Mid-week dining specials too. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ Prairie Harvest Café 2917 Early Dr.; prairieharvestcafe.com. Nationally recognized Head Chef Mike McKeown uses local, in-season produce in his quiet nook. Open Tue–Sat 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–2pm. $$ Vista Lounge 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This airy, upstairs bar with roll-top windows has a tapas menu, drinks and a rooftop patio. Open Wed–Thu 4–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm-midnight; Sat–Sun brunch 10am–2pm. $$

TUE Organic bison burgers just $10 & pints $5 THU 2 fish tacos $11 & 1/2-price wine by the glass FRI Oysters $2 each, no min. order! Fresh, whole foods — a unique dining experience!

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bellini made of leftover potato salad served with caviar and crème fraiche. Next was a first course of garden trim minestrone made of cellar vegetables, tomato ends and Parmesan rinds. It was delicious! Then we served a zucchini leaf and carrot top pesto on quinoa with carrot thinnings from the garden, a cotechino sausage made with leftover prosciutto skin and butchers trim served with apple core mustard, and an

cuts that would normally be wasted—and dayold bread crumbs. For dessert we served a stone fruit pit panna cotta made with the pits from our canned stone fruit. It had a nice almond flavour and was served with bruised pear compote and broken cookie crumble. flow: You're a poster child of sorts for the local sustainable food movement and emblematic of the young new entrepreneurs in Riversdale. How does it feel to be seen as someone representing these areas of Saskatoon to the world? CP: Oh wow, I'm flattered; I’ve never thought of myself like that. I just hope the world sees us as I do: an untouched place with a world of possibilities; the wild west. flow: What's something in the local food industry you've not yet done that you'd still like to? CP: I would love to have my own cooking show on Shaw Cable 10 that talks about the seasons of Saskatchewan, and how to enjoy summer ingredients all winter long. flow: Do you have any advice for aspiring chefs, especially young women in the field? CP: Cooking is very practical and hands on. Find a chef you trust and work for them for free until they decide to pay you. It might sound crazy to some but working for free and getting real practical experience in the field is much better than paying someone to learn in a sterile environment. And never take no for an answer.

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

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One of the Top 8 Tea Houses in Canada! One of Canada’s Top 20 Bakeries! Text by Scott Davidson with files by Paul Miazga

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Date Night in YXE Valentine’s Day can be a daunting time for anyone planning a romantic retreat—especially if trying to find a place to take that special someone for an intimate dinner they won’t soon forget—just be sure to book ahead Primal Pasta (423 20th St. W) A relatively recent addition to the Riversdale district, Primal Pasta features a menu full of unique dishes you won’t find anywhere else in Saskatoon, especially since many of the ingredients are locally sourced. Standout menu items include the squid ink puttanesca and the locally pastured pork and beef heart bolognaise. If you’re not convinced yet, Primal’s cozy atmosphere and delectable desserts should put it at the top of your date list. Just be sure to book ahead—reservations are hard to come by.

Vintage Wine Bar (243 21st St. E) Located in the historic Hotel Senator, the Vintage Wine Bar is an offshoot of Winston’s English Pub but is located in a tiny alcove just off the hotel lobby and well away from the noise and bustle of the larger, more well-known bar. The wine bar’s location and limited seating mean it’s a great place to share a quiet conversation over a glass of red, with or without nibbles from nearby Flanagan’s Steak House.

The Cave (2720 8th St. E) A true Saskatoon classic, the Cave (pictured) is a great place for a light-hearted and fun dinner date. The kitschy décor is good for a laugh and the dining room’s many twists and turns mean you and your date could end up totally alone— though hopefully your server doesn’t forget about you. Best of all, with so much room, it’s hard to imagine being shut out here if other preferred spots have to turn you down.

Keo’s (1013 Broadway Ave.) Hands down the best Thai food in the city [and the location of at least one successful date for this

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writer]. Keo’s seems to be known by everyone, but is never overly busy. Keo’s features a comfy dining room, a selection of unique beers and cocktails and amazing food.

Vista Lounge (339 Ave. A S) Another newish addition to the Riversdale area, Vista is a rather easy choice for a Valentine’s Day date. The upper floor has a number of places to hide away with your special someone. Furthermore, Vista's food menu is meant for sharing.

Famoso Pizzeria (136 Primrose Dr.; 2921 8th St. E) Pizza is a classic Italian dish that’s best shared, and if you and your date can agree on a pie to share, that bodes well for a budding romance. It’s fun too to see how someone else eats a food that can be messy, though oh-so-gooey-good. Importantly, Famoso’s two locations mean more chances to be seated if other places are full.

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Leyda’s (120 20th St W) Going to Leyda’s shows that not only do you care about quality, but you also pay attention to style and atmosphere. Executive Chef Miguel de Lucas Sintes oversees a menu that features the best organic produce and artfully plated dishes that won’t put a big dent in the old pocketbook.

Samurai (601 Spadina Cres. E) While it may have lost some of its lustre over the years, this Japanese steak house in the Delta Bessborough Hotel still counts as an ideal spot to wow any love interest. From the playful food preparation right in front of you to the confidence you’ll need to share a table with other couples in the same boat, Samurai has a way of cementing—or at least indulging—any new relationship.

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CHINESE

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

organic-focussed eatery, plus Crab Rangoon, paperwrapped chicken and vegetarian mains. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ Jin Jin Cuisine Dumpling 416 20th St. W. The sign out front translates as “To feed the snake,” which here implies dumplings, pan-fried buns and other tasty little morsels. Open daily 10:30am–9:30pm. $ Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. W. One of the city’s tried-and-true places for dim sum. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or sample their fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$ Odd Couple 228 20th St. W; oddcouple.ca. Try the suggested wine pairings to go with the pan-Asian cuisine at this hip spot in Riversdale. Open Mon–Thu 11:30am–2pm, 4:30–11pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm. $$ Oriental Aroma 928 8th St. E. Tucked in a small commercial space off Clarence Avenue. Go for hot and sour soup, lamb with cumin or any eggplant dish. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $$ Summer Garden 3A 3602 Taylor St. E. The local Chinese community prefers this eatery to all others and it’s no secret as to why. Open Wed–Mon 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $ Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 40-1505 8th St. E; yiphongssaskatoon.com. Arrive early on weekends for dim sum; their’s is the best in town. Open Mon, Wed–Sat 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$

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

Facebook. The full and newly revamped menu is worth the wait, though the kebabs are delicious as ever. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $ Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. S; bontempscafe.ca. Seafood creole, chicken and sausage Jambalaya, big crawfish boils, bartenders slinging cocktails and regular live music. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ Cesar’s Cakes & Café 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr.; on Facebook. Filipino kare kare (peanut stew w/ beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $ The Grazing Goat 208 20th St. W; grazinggoatgoodeats.com. An open, woodsy industrial space serving varied nosh and local craft beers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm. $$ Konga Café 204 Ave. H N; kongacafe.com. It’s the place to go for classic Jamaican jerk or curried chicken (or goat). Yeah, mon! Open Tue–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $ Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. S; mardi-grasgrill.com. Gator po-boys, frog legs, blackened catfish, southern-style grits and heaps more. Open Tue–Wed noon–8:30pm, Thu–Fri noon–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm. $$ Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. W. Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$ Pars 8-3311 8th St. E. The city’s only taste of Persia around. Little to see but lots to try: kebabs, vaziri, bakhtiari, stews and more. Open Tue–Sat 10am– 8pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $ Wanuskewin Restaurant RR 4, Penner Road; wanuskewin.com. Enjoy “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair,” such as Rabbit Pot Pie, the vegan 3 Sisters Chili and more. Open daily 9am–4:30pm. $

ITALIAN Little Grouse on the Prairie 167 3rd Ave. S;

littlegrouse.com. Antipasti, squid ink taglierini, game meats and wine pairings on their price fixe menu. Open Tue–Sun 5:30–11pm. $$$ Primal 423 20th St. W; primalpasta.ca. Experienced local chefs Christie Peters and Kyle Michaels (of The Hollows fame) serve fresh pasta and more in this dark, earthy space. Open Wed–Sat 5pm–10pm. $$$ Taverna 219 21st St. E; on Facebook. A venerated downtown Italian dining room that has been around for decades (Oprah dined here in 201). Open Mon– Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$$

EUROPEAN

Aroma 405 20th St. E (in the Radisson Hotel).

Wood oven-fired pizzas, Mediterranean-inspired dishes, plus vegan and gluten-free options. Open daily 6:30am–2pm, 4:30–10pm. $$ German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St.; saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German draught beers. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$ St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. S; sainttropezbistro. ca. A family-run spot presenting French cuisine with regional influences, plus house-grown herbs and edible flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$ Taunte Maria’s 8-1724 Quebec Ave.; tauntemarias.com. German Mennonite fare that includes house-made sausage, perogies and cheap breakfasts. Open Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat 8am–2pm. $ Upstairs Fondue 613 8th St. E; ufondue.ca. The only place in the city serving this Swiss treat. Choose from cheese, oil and chocolate, or do all three. Open Tue– Thu 5–8pm, Fri–Sat 4–9:30pm, Sun 5–7:30pm. $$$

SOUTH ASIAN

Agneethi 325 Ave. C S; agneethi.ca. Cheap lunch and

supper buffets, but order off the menu for top East Indian fare. Open Wed–Sun 11am–10pm, Tue noon–9pm. $$ Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. W; moguldivaan.com. Lovely Pakistani fare made fresh daily. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $ Samosa King 106-3120 8th St. E; thesamosaking.ca. South Indian fast food (dosas, samosas,...). Open Mon–Tue, Sat 9:30am–6pm, Wed–Fri 9:30am–9pm, Sun noon–5pm. $ Spicy Bite 113 3rd Ave. S; myspicybite.com. Indian buffets for lunch or supper have become a staple downtown in the Drinkle Building, but the full menu is also worth perusing. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Spicy Time 4-3401 8th St. E; Spicytime.ca. The South Asian buffet here is known for hefty spice levels and authenticity. The dining area was recently expanded. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$

SEAFOOD Gibson’s Fish and Chips 1025 Louise Ave.; gibsonsfishandchips.com. English-style halibut and chips from this family-owned and -operated business. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11:30pm. $$ Joey’s Two locations: 101-2100 8th St. E, 3 Worobetz Pl.; joeys.ca. Weekly AYCE specials on fish, plus they do chicken. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$

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Be Chill with a Good Red

Text by Garry Findlay

Serve wine at room temperature? Not if you wish to experience the silky tannins and delicate flavours that are the hallmarks of a special vintage This column is intended to dispel some of the myths and unravel some of the mysteries of wine and, for lack of better words, take some of the pretentiousness out of it. Importantly, never lose your curiosity or desire to learn. Wine, after all, is a beverage of pleasure. Because wine is such a broad subject, many people find it intimidating. The notion that wine is only for the “upper crust”, so to speak, is entirely false and to date wine is enjoyed by everyone, every day, from every walk of life and has been for centuries. In writing here I do not want to rate wines

but to help people better understand them; how to taste and evaluate without bias based on balance, depth, character, layers, pedigree, price point and—my favourite—how they finish. Something I am extremely adamant about with regard to wine is service temperature. I know, and have been told on more than one occasion, that red wine is to be served at room temperature. Let's dispel this myth. When I worked in Lake Louise at the Post Hotel (with its Wine Spectator Grand Award Winning Wine List), the proper service temperature or cellar temperature for red wine was 58 de-

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PIZZA

Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave.;

on Facebook. Sit by the windows in this recently enlarged space and tuck into pizza or panini while enjoying the street view. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm. $$ Famoso Pizzeria two locations: 2921 8th St. E, 134 Primrose Dr. (by Lawson Heights Mall); on Facebook. This Canadian chain produces out-ofthis-world pizza and daily specials to tempt you into appetizers or desserts. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$ Una Pizza 707 Broadway Ave.; unapizzeria.com/ saskatoon. This Calgary-based franchise serves California-influenced cuisine, thin-crust pizzas and wine by the glass. Open daily 11:30am–midnight. $$

VIETNAMESE, THAI,... Asian Hut 320 Ave. C S. The best pho soup in town

and daily lunch deals at this gem in Riversdale. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm. $ Golden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. N; Goldenpagoda.ca. Try the green tea salad or coconut chicken soup. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm. $$ Keo’s 1013 Broadway Ave. Lao, Cambodian and Thai mainstays in one locale. Open Sun–Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm, 4:30–9pm. $$ Noodle King & Ice Cream Queen 803 2nd Ave. N; noodleking.ca. An unlikely blend of Asian noodle house (they hand-pull the noodles as you watch) and gelateria with more than 40 flavours. Open daily 11am–9pm. $ Saigon Roll 311 Ave. A South. New owners run this Riversdale hole in the wall, which serves up

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Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. S. Pan-Asian cuisine served fast and friendly in a sunny upstairs dining room. Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–9pm. $$ Spicy Garden 2105 8th St. E; spicygarden.ca. Cheap daily lunch specials in a busy strip mall. Open Sun, Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm. $

FINE DINING

Bliss Fine Food 1002 Broadway Ave.; blissfinefood.

com. Appetizers, salads and mains with locally sourced produce and a touch of elegance. Open Mon–Sat from 5pm. $$$ Calories 721 Broadway Ave.; calories-restaurant.ca. An ever-changing menu with local produce, desserts to die for and a deep wine list. Open Mon–Thu 11am– 10pm, Fri–Sat 10am–11pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$$ Carver’s Steakhouse 612 Spadina Cres. E (in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel); carverssteakhouse.ca. Top steaks and a decent wine list. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Chandeliers Fine Dining 119 3rd Ave. S; chandeliers.club. Steaks, seafood, private dining rooms, live music weekends and 100-year-old art deco lighting. Open Mon–Fri 10am–10pm, Sat 4–10pm. $$$ Cut Casual Steak & Tap 416 21st St. E; cutcasualsteak.com. An open kitchen, a wonderful wine room and live music on weekends. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from noon. $$$ Flanagan’s Steak House 243 21st St. E; flanaganssteakhouse.com. Edwardian décor, AAA steaks and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon– Fri 7am–11pm, Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–noon. $$$

grees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius). Everyone's idea of room temperature is different, of course, so it is hard to set standards for service based on this notion. However, wine is typically served warmer than it should be. People buy a bottle of wine at an improper temperature, take it home and put it on the counter beside the stove on which they are preparing their favourite dish and it gets warm— as much as 15 degrees warmer than it should be. To give that wine a chance to taste like it should, put it in the fridge for 15 minutes prior to service (it will warm up upon pouring). Keep in mind that you can't get it back to proper service temperature quickly if it is too warm! It will be “flabby” and “indifferent”. Give your wine a chance to shine; it will be brighter, cheerier, and your guests will appreciate the difference. One wine of note that simply must be served at 14C is a Jason Woodbridge offering, Cherry Tart Pinot Noir (pictured). This silky and delicate offering jumps from the glass with a bouquet of aromas and a hint of smokiness. At $39 (Sobeys Liquor) it is not cheap but a crowd pleaser that’s perfect for a special occasion. 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. On Twitter: @WINEideology

Truffles Bistro 230 21st St. E; trufflesbistro.ca. Parisian charm, tasty brunches and a three-course Table d’hôte at this beloved eatery. Open Mon–Sat from 5pm; Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$

JAPANESE, KOREAN

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

Creative noodle bowls in Japanese and Korean styles. Open daily 11am–4pm (lunch), Sun–Tue 5–9pm, Wed–Sat 5pm–midnight (supper). $$ Go for Sushi 2105 8th St. E; goforsushibuffet.com. All-you-can-eat sushi, plus a Chinese buffet, all for under $20. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. E (in the Bessborough Hotel). Japanese teppan yaki (grilling on stainless steel) with all the fire and flair. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Sushiro 737B 10th St. E; sushiro.com. Broadway’s best sushi and eclectic Japanese nosh. Reservations recommended. Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$ Seoul 334 20th St. W; seoulsaskatoon.com. Use the iPad menus to order classic kimchee, bibimbap and table-top barbecued meats. Quick service and free appetizers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

BURGERS & ICE CREAM

Jerry’s two locations: 1115 Grosvenor Ave., 844 51st

St. E; jerrys.ca. Artisanal burgers, housemade gelati and sorbets, ice cream cakes, a kids play area and licensed. Open Sun–Thu 7am–11pm, Sun 9am–11pm. $$ Pink Cadillacs 113-412 Willow Grove Sq.; pinkcadillacs.ca. A 1950s-themed diner with burgers, sandwiches, milk shakes, malteds and beyond. Open Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$

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Turmeric, kelp, and craft ciders Text by Paul Miazga

Various writers from the Toronto Star, the CBC and the New Yorker have all weighed in on what's trending in food this year. What has been divined in the tea leaves? Read on to find out. Turmeric: This member of the ginger family is a known anti-inflammatory, meaning it's good for what ails you, especially when fresh. Ever had an Indian chick pea curry (gobi aloo)? It's got it, and so do various health tonics at Three Treasures (214 20th St. E), as does the Turmeric Mylk by Thrive Juice Co (127 20th St. W). Kelp: Japanese sushi uses dried pressed seaweed, or kelp, to wrap maki sushi rolls and other items. Why kelp? It has anti-oxidants and trace minerals such as iodine, which helps regulate body metabolism and stimulate cell growth. See a list of sushi restaurants on the opposite page. Craft ciders: For anyone with a gluten intolerance, craft ciders are a welcome tipple. They're effervescent, have about the same alcohol content as beer (~5%) and can be very nuanced in flavour, aroma, etc., as their barley-forward cousins. For a local take, visit Crossmount Cider Company (on Facebook: @crossmountcider) and Petrofka Orchard (petrofkaorchard.com), while Living Sky Winery (livingskywinery.com) does a rhubarb cider.

4 gamer-friendly spots

1. Mana Bar The city's first e-sports bar, with video games, pinball arcades, gamer tournaments and all kinds of food and drink. (523 20th St. W; manabaryxe.com) 2. King Me! Boardgamery and Café The city's first dedicated board game hotspot: Monopoly, Carcassonne, Clue, Cards Against Humanity, Trivial Pursuit, you name it. (527 20th St. W; kingmeboardgamery.com) 3. Bartari Thousands of old-school video games with the consoles to match. Mario Kart, Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Duck Hunt, etc. (511 20th St. W; bartari.net) 4. Pokey's Pinball Café Dozens of classic pinball selections that you can play, plus they also do sales and service in case you need the help. (211B 33rd St. W; pokeyspinball.ca)

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CAFÉS & DINERS

City Perks two locations: 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. $ Citizen Café & Bakery 18 23rd St. E; citizencafeandbakery.ca. Sandwiches, soups and hot bevvies named for revolutionaries. Open Mon–Fri 7am– 5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. $$ Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W; collectivecoffee.com. It’s where to get coffee and a light lunch in Riversdale. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. E; on Facebook. A sublime hideaway off Broadway with cozy nooks and delicious, fresh food. Open daily 8am–10pm. $ Drift Sidewalk Café 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This creperie is airy, sunny and always buzzing with energy. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $$ Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B S; thelittlebird.ca. Croissants, macrons and other French pastries, plus lunches that are the toast of Riversdale. Daily lunch options. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Living Sky Café 950 Spadina Cres. E; mwlfoods. ca. In the Civic Conservatory, serving coffees, teas, other beverages and lunch. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4:30pm. $ Park Café 512 20th St. W; parkcafe.ca. An everpopular favourite in Riversdale is as classic a diner experience as it gets. Daily specials and bottomless coffee served. Open daily 8am–4pm. $

LOUNGES & PUBS 6Twelve Lounge 612 Spadina Cres. E (in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel); 6twelve.ca. The city’s most original cocktails and regular live DJs. Open daily from 11am. $$$

The Burning Beard 731 Broadway Ave.; thebeardon-

broadway.com. Buckets o’ bacon, beards and more to go with a deep drinks menu. Open daily from 11am. $$$

The Capitol 244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe.ca. The best in live music, plus food and drink specials in this venerable space. Open daily 4pm–2:30am. $$

Flint Saloon 259 2nd Ave. S; flintsaloon.com. Martinis, charcuterie platters, chill music and cozy little nooks in the back. Open daily 4pm–2am. $$$

The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. E;

thejameshotel.ca. Decadence defined in this swank space by the river. DJ music on weekends. Open 24/7. $$$

Leopold's Tavern 616 10th St. E; leopoldstaverns.com. One of the smallest, coziest pubs in the city, with fun decor and food selections. Open daily 11am–2am. $$

O’Shea’s Irish Pub 222 2nd Ave. S; osheas-irish-

pub.ca. A classic pub with lots of space and a wee little door for leprechauns. Open Mon–Fri 11am– 2am, Sat–Sun 10am–2am. $$

Winston’s English Pub 243 21st St. E; winstonspub.

ca. The most beers on tap in the city, Old World charm and a lively atmosphere. Open daily from 11am. $$

Woods Ale House 148 2nd Ave. N; woodsale-

house.com. An unpretentious pub that revels in providing micro-brewery offerings and tasty nibbles right downtown. Open Mon–Sat 4–11pm. $

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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)

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

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

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

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(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)

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

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Bessborough Hotel and Gardens Saskatoon’s “Castle on the River,” the “Bess” is arguably the city’s most photographed landmark, intentionally designed by Montreal architects Archibald and Schofield to resemble a Bavarian castle. Built by the CNR, it was completed in 1932. 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521. Canadian Light Source Synchrotron A football field-sized research facility for light optics, particle acceleration and more that is also one of the largest laboratories in Canada. Free guided tours (2pm Mon, Wed, Fri) allow the public to see how extremely bright light is used to peer inside matter. 44 Innovation Blvd. (U of S campus), 306-657-3500; lightsource.ca. Civic Conservatory Completed in 1964, this glass and concrete structure is home to plants from tropical, desert, temperate and other climates. Catch the blooming cycles of various plants year-round in this heated oasis near the city centre. Open daily 10am–5pm. 950 Spadina Cres. E; saskatoon.ca/parksrecreation-attractions. Dakota Dunes Casino The lone casino serving Saskatoon features slot machines, Texas Hold’Em poker, Blackjack, Roulette, a restaurant and regular live events. Check their online schedule for free regular shuttle service from pick-up points city-wide (incl. Market Mall and Lawson Heights Mall). 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219), 306667-6400; dakotadunescasino.com Diefenbaker Canada Centre The only combined Prime Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada features cultural, educational and historical collections from the life and times of 13th Prime Minister, John G. Diefenbaker. Free admission. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm. 101 Diefenbaker Pl. (U of S campus), 306-966-8384; usask.ca/diefenbaker Forestry Farm and Saskatoon Zoo Open year-round, this designated National Historic Site is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic creatures from similar climates. Open daily 10am–8pm. Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; saskatoon.ca/parksrecreation-attractions. Map 1, E11. Kiwanis Park Found along Spadina Crescent East, the city’s most scenic park sprawls along the South Saskatchewan River and pays tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the Bessborough, honours those who served in WWI. A fountain along the river remembers those who died in WWII. The park also features statues of noteworthy Saskatonians Denny Carr and Ray Hnatyshyn. Knox United Church A designated municipal heritage building, this two-storey, dark red brick building finished in 1914 boasts beautiful stained-glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for many musical performances. Its congregation began as part of the Saskatoon Prebyterian Mission Field in 1885 following the Northwest Rebellion. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159. Musée Ukraine Museum This museum showcases the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church as expressed by more than 20,000 artifacts collected from generations of Ukrainian settlers to Canada. The building, still under construction, is also home to the formal archives of the Ukrainian Catholic Archives in Saskatchewan. Admission is free (donations welcome). 222 Ave. M S, 306-244-4212; mumsaskatoon.com. Royal Canadian Legion Museum Hidden away in

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

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local attractions

Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge The

CPR bridge spans the South Saskatchewan River just north of the weir, offering dizzying views (and up-close encounters with freight trains) over the river valley year-round. Helping link east and west portions of the Meewasin Valley Trail, the bridge has a wooden pedestrian walkway that is most easily accessed from the west side of the river off Spadina Crescent East. Map 1, F8. by appointment (entry by donation); call 306-374-6303. 3021 Louise St.; nutanalegion.ca. St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Saskatoon’s first Anglican cathedral incorporates brick, Tyndall stone and terra cotta in an unornamented neo-Gothic style. Completed in 1917, the cornerstone was laid in 1912 by then Governor General Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. E. Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Dozens of vendors selling farm-fresh produce, eggs, meat, fish, bread, preserves and more. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; market days Wed (10am–3pm), Sat (8am–2pm) and Sun (10am–3pm). 414 Ave. B S; saskatoonfarmersmarket.com. U of S Observatory The observatory facilities (telescopes, other scientific equipment) at the U of S are available for use by both students and visitors alike, with the facility staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing. Call to book a guided tour (306-9666393). Free admission. Open Saturdays in October and November 7:30–9:30pm; physics.usask.ca/observatory. Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the settlement of the prairies. The museum, which also features an art gallery and gift shop, has one of the largest collections of handwoven textiles in the country. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. E; umc.sk.ca. Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree used this site (pronounced Wah-nus-KAY-win; “living in harmony”) for thousands of years as a gathering and hunting place. Trails rich in history wind over more than 6km of parkland, plus art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Check out their “Heritage Series” Indigenous artists’ workshops on select Saturdays during the winter. Open Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road; wanuskewin.com. Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings— with a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of four such museums province-wide, the WDM in Saskatoon also has an extensive collection of rare and antique automobiles. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910; wdm.ca.

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An old myth held that pilots-intraining during WW2 made many of the missiles that hang from the ceiling of the "Airplane Room" Text by Linda Nguyen Main photo by ursulaontour.ca The history and lore behind the Airplane Room are the stuff of legends, and while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the only legend that the University of Saskatchewan has to offer, it certainly is one of the best known to this day. The lecture theatre (Room 271 in the Thorvaldson Building at the U of S) received some muchneeded modernization in 2014 but many paper airplanes can still be found dotting the 68-foot (20.7m) ceiling. Close to 300 seats fill the room, and each desk is an exact copy of the original from the time that the former chemistry building was completed in 1924 (the desks all bear writings and doodles of students dating from back then). Sprinkling the ceiling high above them are hundreds of paper airplanes, a rainbow of discolored paper that leads students and staff to crane their necks to see them. They aptly coined this historic lecture hall the Airplane Room. Legend has it that the paper airplanes were first lodged in the ceiling by pilots-in-training

Legend has it that the paper airplanes were first lodged in the ceiling by pilots-in-training during World War Two. Pilots received training at the university through the U of S cadet program and the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. during World War Two. Pilots received training at the university through the U of S cadet program and the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, and when they went off to warâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so it is saidâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; their families would visit the room to check if the paper plane belonging to their loved one remained secure in the ceiling. A fallen plane symbolized a fallen soldier; the man to whom

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(Paul Miazga) The 20.7-metre-high ceiling of the Thorvaldson Building's Room 271 has tempted many over the decades to lodge paper airplanes (see inset) in it, giving rise to some pretty macabre myths.

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it belonged would not be returning home. According to the myth, the airplane room remains haunted by those pilots who died in the war. The tradition of tossing paper airplanes into the ceiling has continued to this day, with some students carrying on the practice themselves by inscribing messages or drawings on their own paper airplanes, which they then attempt to fly in order to stick them in the ceiling too. In 1995, 366 paper airplanes were carefully taken down from the ceiling during renovations to remove asbestos from the building. Unlike the desks, no messages relating to the war were ever found on the planes; the oldest dated from 1961.

That latter fact really should not surprise anyone, even if it disappoints those who love a good myth: according to the 2013 U of S Heritage Register, the ceiling was made up of bare tile or plaster up until 1950. For more on Room 271 in the Thorvaldson Building, visit artsandscience.usask.ca/news/ magazine/Spring_2016/campus-myths.php or scaa.usask.ca/gallery/uofs_buildings/home_ chemistry.htm. Special thanks to Patrick Hayes of the University Archives & Special Collections at the U of S for his help with this article.

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SOME PEOPLE SAY IT’S THE BEST VENUE IN SASKATCHEWAN Natalie MacMaster, Colin James, The Ennis Sisters, Monkey Junk, The Vienna Boys Choir, High Valley, Platinum Blonde, Ron Nigrini, Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal, The Celtic Tenors, Valdy, Tom Jackson–The Huron Carole, Jeffery Straker, Lorne Elliott, Susan Aglukark, Deep Dark Woods, Glen Miller Orchestra, Derrick Edwards, The Leahys, The Nylons, Globe Theatre–Ring of Fire, Brett Butt, Doc Walker, Shawn Majumder, Jimmy Flynn, The Gatlin Brothers, Lunch at Allen’s, Jackie Richardson/Joe Seely, Splash & Boots, Globe Theatre–A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Back of the Bus, Brett Kissel, The Arrogant Worms, The Once, April Verch, Carlos del Junco, Best of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Bubble Guppies, Marie-Josée Lord, Reveen, Patricia O’Callahan, The Barra MacNeils, Rider Girl, Jack Semple, David James & Big River, Codie Prevost, Louisiana Hayride, 4X4, Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra, Globe Theatre–Million Dollar Quartet, Alan Jones Sextet, Hotel California, Diana Panton, Rik Emmitt, Blackwood Quartet, Saskatoon Opera Company, Don Burnstick, Clair Lynch Band, Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre, Connie Kaldor, Elizabeth Sheppard, The Fab Four, Alexis Normand, Sylvia Tyson Quartet, U of S Jazz Ensemble, Greystone Singers, Suzzie Vinnick, Williams & Ree, Everything Fitz, Library Voices, Frank Mills, Lisa Brokop, Harry Manx…

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