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SPACES — 4 Sometimes it’s not the space, but the critters inside that makes a home unique
ON THE SCENE — 26 Eberle & Friends Golf Classic is all about helping sick kids
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READ MY BOOK — 27 Domino’s Nose Knows gives one dog his day
ON THE COVER — 7 Rotarian Brenda Banbury lends a hand around the globe EVENTS — 21 What you need to know to plan your week CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 25
SHARP EATS — 28 Jerk chicken to rival what you’ll find in Jamaica right here in Regina OUTSIDE THE LINES — 30 Artist Stephanie McKay’s weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages WINE WORLD — 31 Columnist James Romanow’s pick for the finest food wine in the land
A fox squirrel hatchling at the home of Megan Lawrence and her partner Jason Pinder who run Salthaven West, a rehabilitation centre for injured wild animals. QC PHOTO BY DON HEALY
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A home away from home for injured animals By Ashley Martin WHO? Megan Lawrence and her partner Jason Pinder. WHAT? Salthaven West, the wildlife rehabilitation centre they run out of their home. WHERE? Northwest Regina. WHEN? The couple moved to Regina from Ontario in April for Pinder’s work as an RCMP officer. Lawrence volunteered for Ontario’s Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre for over 10 years, and knew it was something she wanted to bring with her to the prairies. WHY? “I always knew I liked animals. I never knew that this sort of thing existed, wildlife rehabilitation,” said Lawrence. When she found out about Salthaven, she started volunteering there. “I loved it and I became good at it and started learning and taking courses on (wildlife rehabilitation).” She was educated through the National Wildlife Rehabilitators’ Association and the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. HOW? To open Salthaven West in Regina, Lawrence had to receive a permit — it’s illegal to keep wild animals without one. The day after her home was inspected by a conservation officer, she received her first patient: a baby porcupine, who is still with her today (it resides in the basement, along with a downy great horned owl, for which she uses falconers gloves to handle. Though it’s only six weeks old, its talons are sharp). The couple has seen 100 animals pass through their home in the past three months; they work with other rehabilitation organizations in the province to find homes for animals they can’t accommodate (like foxes or larger mammals). Their home is basic — it’s a newer bungalow, minimally decorated with a few nature-themed trinkets (a frog figurine on a window sill and owl statues on the kitchen table). One room is a devoted clinic — their two pet pugs aren’t allowed near the wild animals. Each wall is lined with storage shelves fitted with bags of seeds and food, and tables supporting cages — some empty, others with patients in them. Two Merlin falcons, whose nests blew down in storms, deliver ear-piercing cheeps when a person is present.
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SPACES Two fox squirrels, four young robins with leg injuries, and a baby raccoon (who cuddles a teddy bear) are the room’s other tenants. The spare bedroom across the hall, featuring one orange-and-pink owl pillow, is currently home to four animals. Two long-eared owls spend the days indoors; nights, they spend in a tent in the backyard. Two white-tailed jackrabbits, stressed out sharing a space with the falcons, are also segregated in the bedroom. In the backyard, two crows reside — they’re about ready to be re-released into the wild. Lawrence says the outdoor animals haven’t garnered noise complaints from her neighbours — “wild animals will basically only scream or call if they’re in distress or hurt.” When animals are in the first stages of rehabilitation, they stay indoors and get hands-on care by Lawrence and Pinder. Baby animals are hand-fed and nurtured, while being taught to climb or hunt for food — all the things their mother would have taught them. Lawrence, whose day begins at 7 a.m. and ends at midnight, is obviously fond of them — she calls the great horned owl “kiddo” and scratches the back of a purring raccoon. But “when we want to let them go,” said Lawrence, “we’ll spend less and less time with them, we won’t hand-feed them like this, they stay outside all the time with as little human contact as possible.” Miss Porcupine, who at this point is cuddled and hand-fed, will likely be released at the end of August in Glen Harbour, where she was found orphaned. (They try to release their animals where they were found.) In advance of that, they’ll break the human interaction: She’ll be put outdoors and will only see humans when they put food in her cage. “We want her to put up her quills and sort of be afraid of us,” said Lawrence. There’s good reason for that. If animals can’t take care of themselves after rehabilitation, the government orders euthanization, says Lawrence, whose favourite part of her “job” is releasing the animals back into the wild. Job is in quotation marks because it’s not paid work. Lawrence and Pinder do all of this out of the goodness of their hearts. “It’s a bit of a sacrifice. It’s very time consuming, it does cost a lot of money, there’s no government funding for what we do,” said Lawrence. From the quail and mice (owl food), to leafy greens (rabbit food), to nutrient-rich formula that’s shipped from Arizona (raccoon food), to birdseed, the cost of animal meals is all on them. You can help Salthaven by donating cash or supplies (examination gloves, Kleenex, paper towel, grocery store gift cards, cages of all types). It’s a registered charity, so any donations over $25 get a tax receipt. amartin@leaderpost.com Twitter.com/LPAshleyM
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Lending a hand around the globe
Since retiring, Brenda Banbury has travelled all over the world doing community development work.
By Sean Trembath For Brenda Banbury, retirement was just the beginning. Her career was in health and financial planning. She’d always helped people, but decided it was time to widen her gaze considerably, to countries where people have much less than in Canada. Six years later, she’s travelled to
Africa several times, the Dominican Republic, Nepal, India and more. In each of these countries, Banbury looks for humanitarian projects she can connect with people back in Canada. Much of her aid work is through Rotary. She is a former president of the Saskatoon North club, and remains heavily involved with the world community service committee,
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which brings together all five Rotary clubs in the city. She has also been involved in initiatives with other Rotary clubs all over the province. “It’s amazing how passionate she is about doing good and helping the world become a better place,” says Scott Yule, former president of the Regina Oskaya Rotary Club, who has known Banbury since they both travelled to Africa as part of a large
North American contingent at a Rotary gathering. While Banbury pays for her own trips, Rotary provides connections around the world, and opportunities to get hands-on with some of the globe’s most needy. When she returns home, it also provides a fundraising infrastructure for the various projects she chooses to support. Many people see retirement as
a time to relax but Banbury’s challenge is making sure she doesn’t try to do too much. “My heart still bleeds. But I can’t fix the world. At the best, I know that being so engaged with Rotary, and going over and researching projects, and supporting them, does help change the lives of thousands over the course of a decade,” she says. Continued on Page 9
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Brenda Banbury travelled to Benin, Africa in 2009 to attend the Rotary West Africa Project Fair. While there, she and other attendees took a day trip to immunize local children against polio. SUBMITTED PHOTO
■ ■ ■ ■ The realization that she can’t save everyone didn’t come easy for Banbury. At one point, the weight of human suffering had her questioning
whether she could keep going. It was her first humanitarian trip after retirement. Banbury went to Nepal to deliver wheelchairs to needy people in Kathmandu, and then to India. What she saw was devastating.
“All this poverty, and this huge need. Open defecation, women peeing on the street, women begging with a child over their shoulder who is badly burnt. It’s really disturbing, and I firmly believe that when you go, the
first time, you have to process it. I had to process it piece by piece,” she says. For her, that meant writing a long dissertation. She mapped out what she had seen, why she had gone, and tried to examine the emotions she
was experiencing. “That was therapeutic. I decided, ‘I can do this. I can make a difference. It will not be the last trip. It will be the beginning of my experience,’ ” she says. Continued on Page 10
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Banbury didn’t know that Africa would become the place she spent the most of her time and effort. It all started with an email. “How I received it, I don’t know. But it changed my life,” she says. It was an invitation to Benin, a smaller African nation just west of Nigeria, to attend the Rotary West Africa Project Fair. The event brings North American Rotarians to Africa to connect with locals on various community development initiatives. Banbury met many people, and made connections that still bear fruit to this day. Perhaps most important was a day trip she and other attendees took to immunize local children against polio. It’s a disease that Rotary has been particularly involved with since 1979, when Australian Rotarians started
vaccinating children in the Philippines. Since then, they and various partner organizations have eradicated 99 per cent of polio worldwide. There are only three countries where polio is still endemic: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. With Benin bordering Nigeria, vaccination is still crucial. The immunizations are administered orally, so anyone can do it. Banbury spent the day directly changing children’s lives. “It was so powerful. Every child I immunized, I knew they would never have to deal with polio. And because that child wouldn’t, the community would also be safe, because they’re no longer passing the polio virus. It was a really profound experience,” she says. Polio has become a passion project for Banbury. She leads the fundraising charge in Saskatoon. The disease is currently the local development committee’s priority for this year.
Rotary banners from Brenda Banbury’s travels hang in her garage. QC PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG
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“We come back and we’re the converted. We’re the preachers,” Banbury says. On the same trip, she met some people trying to set up physiotherapy clinics in Benin. Upon her return to Canada, she marshalled support from clubs back here. She picked up that project and ran with it, said Yule, whose Oskaya club contributed to the cause. “She has invested a lot of personal money in the project as well. It’s awe some to see that level of engagement.” Banbury has returned to see the clinics first hand. She’s still dedicated, but that’s just one of the many projects she’s had a hand in. ■ ■ ■ ■ A lot of what Rotary and Banbury do involves international development and relief. Recently in Saskatoon, they held a successful fundraiser for one such cause.
Brenda Banbury points to a few of the countries she has travelled to for community development work.
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The idea behind ShelterBox is simple. For $1,000, the organization can put together a box containing everything a family displaced by flood, war, or anything else needs to live safely. A box contains a tent large enough for 10 and partitioned for privacy. There’s a stove, a sleeping mat, bedding, tools and activity kits for children. “Once people have a roof over their head, that provides stability and hope. And commerce comes soon after they’ve got that off their list,” Banbury says. ShelterBox responds to world events, going wherever it’s needed — typhoons in the Philippines, refugees in Syria, and even the United States, where tornadoes devastated large swaths of land and destroyed thousands of homes. “A lot of them never make the news. It might be 40 families displaced be cause of flooding in Niger,” says Banbury. Continued on Page 12
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“That’s not really newsworthy, but you have 40 families with no place to live, nothing to live with.” Neil Wylie is ShelterBox’s ambassador in Saskatoon. He praises the Rotarians who have helped the cause, and says that Banbury is a strong voice in fundraising efforts. “She was one of the first ones front and centre to step up. Brenda is one of those I can really count on,” he says. Her experience in various developing countries, and her continuous research, make her a valuable resource. “She’s very knowledgeable of what’s happening around the world, and she really cares about other people and what’s going on,” Wylie says. The last Rotary fundraiser for ShelterBox took in over $18,000, according to Banbury. That’s 18 boxes, and at least 18 families with somewhere to live. ■ ■ ■ ■ Banbury shrugs off a question about when she’ll have to retire from her post-retirement work. “I figure I’ve got lots of years left. This is really good for my mental capacity. I’m meeting new people all the time, and different cultures,” she says. By keeping busy, she keeps her mind healthy. The trick is not getting overloaded with projects, especially since there are always more to tackle. A big part of that is knowing when to move on. “I’m very organized. I’m also learning that I can only do so much. At the other end, if they’re not communicating with me, and failing to follow up, I’m not babysitting any more,” she says. Sometimes it’s not so easy, as with a teenage girl she met in the Dominican. Banbury was there because of AIDS, a huge problem in that country, especially among Haitian immigrants who work in the sugar cane fields. Banbury met a 16-year-old who wanted to be a pediatrician, but there were barriers beyond just money. “Her half-brother had HIV, and his prognosis was not very good. She was determined to continue to look
Brenda Banbury demonstrates a prosthetic arm to Kortina KoKou Olivier (prosthetic technican) and Jonas (the translator) in Tanguieta, Benin, in March 2014. SUBMITTED PHOTO
after him as long as was needed,” Banbury says. She wanted to help the girl achieve her dream. “I looked at all kinds of ways I could have provided her that financial opportunity, because it would not have been an onerous thing for me, she says. Unfortunately, it wasn’t that simple. Banbury didn’t know anyone in the area who could be trusted with
the money, and the girl’s sick brother was a further complication. Eventually, she had to move on. Although she had steeled herself against the desire to save everyone she meets, that one was tough. “After I saw her, it took me at least half an hour to put myself back together,” Banbury says. ■ ■ ■ ■ Banbury’s work continues.
Polio is a big focus. Rotary is raising money by selling the Just in Case binder, a one-stop resource for people to deal with anything that might come up once they die. She is also in the midst of a water project in Benin. Rather than just set up wells and leave, this new program trains people in the community to maintain them, teaches about sanitation and safety, and hopefully leaves them
equipped to keep the water flowing indefinitely. It is difficult to list everything Banbury has been and is involved with but once she decides to retire for a second time, thousands of lives will have been changed for the better.
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Message from Mayor Sherry Karpa On behalf of the Town Council and all citizens of Indian Head, I want to encourage you to visit, shop, play and stay in our vibrant, beautiful, growing community. Once you arrive, your visit will be enjoyable and educational. You will find yourself immersed in culture and beauty. The town of Indian Head is proud to display all of its offerings to visitors and residents throughout each season. Once you have experienced our friendly, outgoing community, you may want to choose to live here now or in the future. The town of Indian Head can provide all your healthcare needs with medical, hospital, pharmaceutical and dental services. We also have one of the largest and most up-todate volunteer fire departments along the No. 1 Highway through the help of a joint agreement with our local RM. The local RCMP detachment works closely to monitor our town and surrounding communities to ensure we create a safe environment for all. If education is a part of your needs, we offer a complete K-12 school system, a pre-school program and adult education opportunities provided by the Southeast Regional College. Our community is also very fortunate to have first-class child daycare facilities. For the recreation-minded, we have a beautiful and challenging nine-hole, grass-green golf course with full clubhouse facilities and a driving range. Our swimming pool offers services including recreational swimming hours and swimming instruction classes. This summer our children are also enjoying the new splash park, which is situated in an accessible park area next door to the pool, creating a wonderful family-friendly area in the middle of town. The Lions Club has provided a multi-purpose outdoor facility that is utilized as an outdoor rink in the winter, and for basketball and roller blading, among other things, during the summer. The Elks provide a small playground adjacent to our swimming pool that provides summer entertainment for the youth. During the winter, the A.J.M. Davies Arena is the focal point, with a skating club and minor, senior and recreation hockey taking place. Construction is completed on the indoor lift and accessible family change/washroom facility on the second floor to ensure our facility is accessesable to everyone. Summer finds a group of volunteers coaching ball hockey in our indoor facility to keep kids active throughout the summer. This type of programming is welcome and encouraged to promote wellness and physical activity for all ages. If curling is what you want, the Indian Head Curling Club offers a wide variety of choices for you. If soccer is your game, we have that, too. For children and young adults that are not interested in athletic endeavors, we have many activities like Beavers, Cub, Scouts, Brownies and Girl Guides, Air Cadets, dance, and much more that can keep their minds and bodies active. This year the town will focus on rebuilding and refurbishing our
baseball grounds. Plans are in the works to create a soccer field, new bleachers, and an outdoor picnic area with washrooms. This area will enhance the beautiful setting surrounding the ball diamonds and make it a great place to host tournaments and family gatherings. On July 1st the town of Indian Head was also honored to host the 11th annual SasKota Football game. We welcomed our neighbors from North Dakota to our beautiful town and we look forward to visiting them next year for the rematch. Our many halls offer a wide range of facility sizes for any family or special event you may want to host. Our halls also provide our seniors and organizations with meeting places, walking facilities in the winter and senior activities. Special attractions in town include the Indian Head Museum, the Rural Sports Hall of Fame, the Bell Barn and our historic walking tour — all must-sees for those interested in
the history of the area. Our town is also fortunate to support the arts and culture. If you would like to come and spend the day exploring your artistic side, we can help with that. Local artists and blacksmiths are eager to share their time and talent, providing you with hands-on experience. We have an active Arts Council in town that is very active bringing educational learning opportunities to our community and numerous art shows throughout the year. You can also check out our newly community owned theatre for the latest in shows and special events, and the library for its wide range of activities. This summer the Theatre and Library are offering summer programming for our youth. For the second year we are offering farmers’ market on Fridays. A great variety of vendors are always on hand to keep us living healthy by offering local grown produce and homemade treats, bath and body products, jewelry and more.
If just relaxing is on your mind, you can enjoy one of the town’s many green spaces, enjoy the services offered by the neighbouring Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada facilities at the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) Shelterbelt Centre or the Indian Head Research Farm, or check out the Campground facilities if RV’ing is your preference. Or maybe you would like to unwind and stay at one of the local B&BS to rest in a peaceful setting. One of the unique aspects of our community is our volunteers. Each year, hundreds of residents of all ages dedicate their time and resources to ensure our community stays beautiful, vibrant and safe. Communities in Bloom have been active in creating the buzz around town. Our town has been awarded the prestigious award many times over and continues to work hard to ensure the pride in our community shines on. Within the next few weeks our volunteers will be very busy as Continued on Page 15
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we prepare to compete nationally in the CiB Competition. Many of our service groups also work tiredly to ensure our parks, cemetery and overall town appearance is maintained to the highest level. Our volunteers also allow us to host many wonderful events each year – parade day, street dance, car shows, winter festivals, pumpkin festivals, Christmas activities, craft shows and more. If dining is on your mind, we have a variety of establishments offering North American, Greek, Asian, fast foods and more that will satisfy your palate. We also have a friendly group of retailers providing all the essentials you require. Check them out, as you may find that unique item you have been looking for. These are just a few of the amenities we can offer you, and if you are looking for something else, check out our website at www.townofindianhead. com or call our Community Development Office at 306-695-2742. You will have noticed that our streets are all paved and curbed, and we have newer water lines and upgraded sewer services. You may also notice many people utilizing these great streets for roller blading, cycling and walking, so please be careful when driving around our great community. If you are interested in establishing a residence or a business in town, please contact the Community Development Office or one of our local realtors. We have limited residential lots available, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to become part of this great community. The construction phase is also nearing completion on our adult living complex. Indian Head also offers a number of senior assisted living homes, as well as senior-friendly residences. If it is a business you wish to establish here, we are very willing to discuss incentives that will make it attractive for you to make Indian Head your choice. Please check out our ad for our commercial lot availability. Once again, we invite you to come and explore our great community; we look forward to seeing you again as you make Indian Head your destination stop or your home. Our door is always open. Welcome.
The Town of Indian Head has a long history in Saskatchewan. The first settlers were so eager to move in, they claimed the land a few months before the Canadian Pacific Railway arrived to drop off its first passengers. Now, 112 years later, this prosperous prairie town has grown to include every amenity one would expect from a major centre. “Indian Head has it all,” said Cam Thauberger, Indian Head’s town administrator. “We have a grocery store, movie theatre, paved roads, a dentist office, a hospital, schools, banks, retail stores, a variety of recreational facilities; you name it, we probably have it. The best part is — the business owners live in town.” Groups such as the Elks, Lions, Masonic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion have worked hard to develop a strong and vital community. Now, new organizations such as the Communities in Bloom Committee, the Bell Barn Society and the Community Development Committee are also working hard to make the town beautiful and pay tribute to the heroes from the past. Indian Head continues to grow. The new
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development in the east side of town is filling up with families. “Many families are drawn to the idea of raising children in a safe, small-town community. Parents love the idea that they can send their children to the pool and off to school without worrying about their safety. People really like the idea that they can walk down their street and know everyone in the neighbourhood,” said Thauberger. Summer or winter, there are many recreation and sports activities to watch or participate in. The Indian Head Golf and Country Club takes excellent care of its high-class golf course. The mature trees that encompass the course help to create many challenging and picturesque holes. The pool is the perfect place to relax and cool down under the hot prairie sun. Adult and children’s swimming lessons are available throughout the summer. The spray park is also a new asset to the town. Complete with accessible seating, this facility can be enjoyed by everyone. Jimmy Robison Field is host to many local minor ball activities, and when a minor league game isn’t going on, the ball diamonds are busy with local slo-
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Gorgeous wood burning fireplace feature wall in living room is highlighted by use of re-claimed brick. Lots of original trim & woodwork throughout including the ornate open banister staircase. Includes all appliances. Modernization was not overlooked with renovations & upgrades to many areas of the home including expansion of the master bdrm to include a walk-in closet, new 3/4” water line from property line to house, furnace, water heater, garden doors, windows, flooring, countertops, bath renos, new fence, new basement shower & so much more! Boasts dbl direct entry garage as well as 2nd detached garage built in 2010! This yard is stunningly beautiful with its massive 570 sq. ft. exposed aggregate patio & creative landscaping. So many mature trees, perennials, shrubs & garden area. All of this and so much more to discover in this quiet residential neighborhood in Indian Head.
This home was custom built by the owner with a great deal of care and forethought. From the birch hardwood flooring, vaulted ceiling and kitchen cabinetry you will see quality of craftsmanship and details that put this family sized home in a class all its own. Boasts a large master bdrm with walk-in closet & 3 pce ensuite, open concept kitchen with large island and dining area with garden door leading to the large deck built with future hot tub installation in mind. As a bi-level, it means large windows with lots of natural light so it doesn’t feel like you’re in a basement at all. It is partially finished with exterior walls having spray foam insulation, 3 pce bath & 2 additional bdrms framed in. Main area of basement has a steel beam allowing for an open concept and has been wired & plumbed for an additional kitchen if someone chose to use the basement as a rental suite its ready to go, or simply enjoy as part of your home. Large dbl detached garage is insulated, lined, wired for 220V & has 2 overhead door openers.
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pitch leagues and community games. The Indian Head High School athletic field is home to Indian Head minor soccer each spring, as well as the Broncs High School Football team who are the 2013 Provincial Champions. The curling rink has four sheets of ice and a variety of leagues that will match any skill level. The town has both indoor and outdoor skating arenas that can accommodate all winter ice sports. The A.J.M Davies Arena is one of southern Saskatchewan’s best indoor hockey rinks. The arena has some of the best ice in the province, and it’s competitively priced. The Indian Head Research Farm, located east of Indian Head, has excellent cross country ski trails that are surrounded by trees. Katepwa Provincial Park, located just 15 minutes north of Indian Head, offers a more challenging ski experience. The town of Indian Head has it all and more. For more information about the town and services, contact the Community Development Office at 306-695-2742 or visit www. townofindianhead.com.
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204 Bell Street – Newly Constructed!
Newly constructed open concept bungalow in the beautiful town of Indian Head, located just a 35 minute drive east of Regina on the Trans Canada Highway. Upgraded features include Safe ‘n’ Sound interior doors & interior wall sound proofing insulation, tiled floors in kitchen & baths plus tiled backsplashes, custom tiled shower, tiled tub surround, concrete driveway and sidewalk & stacked stone accents on exterior. Boasts hand scraped laminate flooring, vaulted ceiling and additional piano window in living room to bring in lots of natural light. Kitchen has island with room for a couple of counter stools, walk-in closet & 3 pce ensuite in master bdrm. Direct entry to the huge garage complete with overhead openers.
$349,900
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Indian Head Acreage – 13.4 Acres!
This 2 & 1/2 storey double brick constructed home was built in 1912 & is situated just off HWY #56 north of Indian Head. Featuring 4 bdrms & 2 baths this home is perfect for the active & growing family. It retains many original features including the open banister main staircase, the back servants staircase, claw foot tub, glass door knobs, wood flooring, plus many original interior doors & trims. In the renovated living room you will enjoy the marble window sills & fireplace mantle which came from the historic Hotel Saskatchewan. The sprawling 13.4 acre parcel boasts a large barn with stalls, water & a huge hayloft, a metal Quonset for parking toys & equipment, a heated 24’ x 38’ garage/ workshop & numerous other outbuildings suitable for storage, chicken coops & more. Extremely private yard site that is stunningly landscaped with many trees, shrubs, perennials and a high producing vegetable garden! Abundant well water for household & yard use plus a 600 gallon cistern for potable water.
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Town of Indian Head Drive due east from Regina for 68 kilometres and you’ll come to the town of Indian Head. The small but thriving community is home to about 1,900 residents, 125 businesses, the historic Bell Barn, the famous 3,500-pound Indian Head statue and a picturesque nine-hole golf course that boasts over 30,000 trees. It was also the shooting location for CBC’s comedy series, “Little Mosque on The Prairies.” Yes, there’s a lot going on in Indian Head, and Chrisandra Simonson is keenly aware of the impact — individually and collectively — that it has on the town. Simonson is Indian Head’s Community Development Officer, and can reel off an impressive list of local amenities in no time flat: hospital, doctors’ clinics, dental office, pharmacy, optometrist, massage therapist, heritage club, RCMP detachment, fire department, EMS, K-6 elementary school, Grades 7 to 12 high school, outdoor swimming pool, ball diamonds, curling rink, splash park, movie theatre and service stations. Plus, there’s Katepwa Provincial Park, located just 15 minutes north of the town on a paved highway. Indian Head also has an unlimited supply of
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treated water and paved streets with curbs and gutters and, and all streets are cleared of snow within 24 hours following a major winter storm. To top it off, the housing costs in many smaller communities — and this includes Indian Head — are lower than in larger centres. Indian Head currently has residential lots available for purchase in Otterloo Developments — a new development area where some of the town’s newest homes are located. “The lots within the Otterloo Development have been selling quite quickly,” said Simonson. “It won’t be long before we sell out and have to look at creating another development.” Where there are homes, businesses are sure to follow, which is demonstrated by the 125 or so businesses that are located in and around the town of Indian Head. There is no shortage of shops, including everything from basic groceries, to financial services, to specialty stores, like the Indian Head Floral and Gift Boutique and the Yellow Butterfly Boutique & Design. Indian Head welcomes new business owners to the community and, through the Small Business Loan Association, can potentially help with the costs associated with starting a business. Current and new business owners can access up to
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$20,000 over a maximum of five years to purchase relevant business equipment, pay for renovations in buildings and purchase upfront supplies. The past few years have been full of change and exciting new additions in Indian Head. The Farmers Market now takes place every second Friday right in town. It features Fresh Produce, local talent and much more. This year’s dates are July 18, Aug. 1, Aug. 15, Aug. 29 and Sept. 12 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The newly formed Indian Head & District Chamber of Commerce is also starting to be noticed amongst the locals. The Chamber of Commerce has both members from Indian Head and Qu’Appelle. “The Chamber focuses on business retention and expansion and has held a few different seminars over the past year on Fraud protection, Marketing for Small Businesses, and Health Benefit Plans,” said Chrisandra Simonson. “We are planning to hold a small business accounting seminar in the fall as well as a seminar on insurance.” When you add it all up, Indian Head is a great place to call home — whether you’re a resident, a local business owner or just happen to be visiting for a short while.
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Services provided are: • Large Pull-thru sites 30/50 Amps • Sites include water, sewer & electricity • Heated swimming pool • Playground, volleyball, horse shoes • Fire pits • Selection of confectionery & groceries available • Sewer disposal grounds • Washrooms, showers & laundry • Camping Cabin • Grassy tent suites with fire pits • WiFi
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Located near Indian Head, the barn was originally part of a corporate farming venture led by Major William Bell. According to Jerry Willerth, barn boss of the Bell Barn Society of Indian Head, Bell’s original operation was massive. He was well ahead of his time, as there was nothing here when he came and he developed a 55,000-acre farm. The original historic Bell Barn was built around 1882, and within a year over 100 buildings were constructed on the corporate farm. This included rooms and accommodations for tenant farmers and a round stable for the farm horses. After the barn suffered years of neglect, the Bell Barn Society of Indian Head was formed in 2006 to help preserve the unique site. The society launched a successful fundraising campaign and, in 2008, the original building was dismantled then rebuilt using many of the original stones. Today, visitors can tour the restored barn, learn about the history of the farm and see a number of antique farming items on display. Inside the barn is an interpretive centre which documents the history and reconstruction of the site, along with antique artifacts like a telephone from that era. Continued on Page 19
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Enhancing the community with Communities in Bloom L-P Specialty Products Since its establishment in 2005, Indian Head’s Communities in Bloom committee has been working to both enhance its town’s physical appearance and build community spirit. “Communities in Bloom motto is ‘People, Plants and Pride,’ ” said Gwen Johner, the Indian Head Communities in Bloom chairperson. “It speaks to the overall health of the community.” Communities in Bloom is a national program that encourages communities to enhance their towns. This results in both a beautification of the town and, as a secondary benefit, the chance to be recognized in a number of categories. These categories are Tidiness, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscape, Turf and Ground Covers, Floral Displays, and Community Involvement. Throughout its nine-year history, Indian Head’s Communities in Bloom committee has worked both alone and with various members of the Indian Head
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Continued from Page 18 Today, this impressive part of Canadian history also hosts many special events, corporate functions and weddings. The Bell Barn Society also holds an annual lobster dinner fundraiser and barn dances every fourth Saturday of the summer months to support the day-to-day operations of the Bell Barn. Although the corporate farm didn’t last a full decade, Saskatchewan’s first round barn has flourished today because of the incredible efforts and passion of the members of the Bell Barn Society. “Last summer we added many new outdoor exhibits such as the threshing machine, horse drawn disk, a cultivator and a walk behind plow of the era of the Major Bell,” said the society’s chairman, Kay Dixon. “This process is ongoing, as is the creation of a new picnic area that will allow guests to come and enjoy a full day here at the Bell Farm.” To learn more about the historical significance the Bell farm played in developing Saskatchewan into the province it is today, visit the Bell
community to enhance their town. Johner said that this has included everything from planting trees and flowers, to making the town’s landfill more environmentally friendly. Two of the committee’s most recent projects are the reclamation of the town’s “Red Hat” and the beautification of Grand Avenue. Indian Head’s Red Hat is a remnant of one of Esso’s old Voyager Restaurants. According to Johner, the Red Hat in Indian Head is one of only two left in Canada — the other is in Prince Edward Island. Recently, the Communities in Bloom committee inherited the red hat and relocated it to an area beside the town’s tourist booth. Since then, the committee and various volunteers have been working to make the Red Hat a beautiful gathering place within the town for residents and tourists. Meanwhile, the committee has had many opportunities to partner with other organizations and groups. For example, the Communities in
Barn just outside of Indian Head or go to www.bellbarn.ca. Those who are interested in viewing the beautiful land can also attend the new Horse Fair event on Aug. 17. “We are hoping to create an atmosphere revolving around horses, because it was after all a horse barn
“Indian Head is unique to many other communities because our volunteer commitment is second to none. From the youngest — one of our floral custodians is seven — to our oldest [gardeners at the Golden Priairie Home], everyone feels the pride of looking after our wonderful town. Indian Head enjoys a quality of life that we are lucky to possess. We all work hard to maintain that!” This year the town will welcome national judges, as they are competing against the entire country in this year’s festivities. Keep an eye on Indian Head over the coming months, as more plants, trees and projects are sure to arise.
Bloom committee and Indian Head’s Main Street Revitalization Project joined forces to place four large planters along Grande Avenue. These planters showcase different trees and shrubs each year for residents to consider using in their own plantings. Working with others has been a strong point in the Communities in Bloom program. But, Johner said, beautification isn’t the only aspect of community life that is important to the committee. “Everybody thinks Communities in Bloom is all about flowers … but it’s about everything in your community,” she said. “Each of the criteria we are evaluated upon includes the importance of community involvement, by residents and by local government and business,” Johner added.
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back in the time of Major Bell,” she said. “We hope to put on things that would have also happened in his era. Our goal is to continue to tell the story of the Major for many years to come.” To book the Bell Barn for a special event or to enjoy an evening of barn dancing, call 306-695-2086.
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“For All O “F Occasions” The Indian Head Floral & Gift Boutique will ensure whatever your taste or occasion they will find something to suit you. The Boutique offers fresh cut flowers in a wide range of floral designs, unique giftware and a complete line of gourmet food, clothing, jewelry and accessories. Sherry excels at special event planning. Sherry will ensure every detail is taken into consideration; no detail is ever too big or too small.
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Grand Theatre creates long-lasting memories for all Throughout the years, the theatre on Grand Avenue has created many memories for locals around Indian Head. For many, their first date and first kiss were at the theatre and it was the first place young teens were allowed to go out to alone. There are stories to be found within every community member. When the theatre was in jeopardy of closing, it was no surprise that the community stepped in to save the beloved heritage building. “It was through the Main Street Revitalization project that we realized the theatre was in jeopardy of closing permanently. It was Indian Head’s original opera house, built in 1904. It has continually run as an entertainment venue, and changed into a movie house full-time in the ‘30s and has operated as a movie theatre ever since. It has always operated as a private ownership, but it is a heritage building. With the need to upgrade the projection equipment to digital, for a private owner it was just unrealistic,” said Tara Heslip, part of a committee which helped save the theatre. “The people who owned it decided it was best to sell, and gave the community first dibs at it. I think that the amount of love the town has for the theatre is seen in the fact that we raised over $110,000 from October to December. That was all from donations — that isn’t including grant money — it’s all people writing cheques so that the building stays in the community.” Studies were performed and business plans were drawn up: before taking on the project the town wanted to ensure it was possible to maintain the facility over the long term. The fundraising campaign began in October of 2013, a formal offer to purchase the theatre was brought to the table in December 2013 and the community took procession on February 14, 2014. Of course, upgrades still had to be done and the new sound system and projector were installed relatively quickly, allowing for a grand reopening on March 28. “It is now fully community owned and operated. We do have staff that is hired, but, along with the staff, we
have volunteers work every regular movie, as well as all our other functions,” she said. “The majority of our fundraising came from concerts and shows held at the venue. We had a medium come in and do intuitive readings as well as tours, because, of course, it is a haunted theatre. We’ve been up and running for a few months now and it has just shown the importance of this venue. It is the only true arts and culture venue which is open to every person in the community.” Besides maintaining the movie house, the community is also looking to expand their arts and cultural programming quite significantly. Continuing to bring in top notch live performances, working with the local arts council, as well as doing their own events, the fun is just getting started at the theatre. “Our local theatre group, the Stage Left Players, will put on a few productions throughout the coming year that seem promising,” she concluded. “We’ve also started a youth program this summer. This kids club takes place on Tuesdays, and has
the potential to launch in to some longer-term programming in the future. We want it to encompass all of the arts aspects of our facility.” Once roof repairs are completed, the staff and volunteers at the Grand Theatre will also be able to utilize the upstairs apartment that sits above the lobby. The apartment will be repaired and renovated to create a green room space, as well as an art gallery and workshop studio. “We’ve come a long way, but we still have a long way to go. Once we are able to reclaim that space, it will open up the opportunity to work with our official artists.” Those who wish to visit the theatre can find it at 631 Grand Ave., Indian Head. For movie show times or to learn about upcoming events do not hesitate to phone (306) 695-2402; the staff is eager to answer any questions.
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Oh Hey Bro Works by Saskatchewan silkscreen artist Robert Truszkowski. Until July 26. Slate Fine Art Gallery, 2078 Halifax St.
Anciients, Black Cobra, Black Wizard The Exchange, 2431 Eighth Ave.
Essence of Place The Artists of Scott Nicholson Fine Arts. New exhibitions quarterly. Until July 31. Regina Centre Crossing, 1621 Albert St.
Damn Straight The Pump, 641 Victoria Ave E. Wayne M Band Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Friday, July 18 Ryan Hicks, Leland, Squeeze of Scotch, Brass Buttons The Artesian, 2627 13th Ave. Slow Motion Walter McNally’s, 2226 Dewdney Ave.
Jon Hill New Year Party Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. 4x4 Fridays YQR, 1475 Toronto St. Hot Blood Bombers, Black Thunder, Tender Hearts O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.
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Stolen Sisters: Art for a Cause Opening Reception: July 21, 7 p.m. July 21-Aug. 1. Sakewewak Artists’ Collective, 2150 Albert St.
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Gospel Casino Regina Show Lounge 1880 Saskatchewan Dr. Five Alarm Funk O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St. Monday, Ju ly 2 1 Open Mic, Celtic Session Artful Dodger, 1631 11th Ave. Monday Night Jazz & Blues: The Ministry of Groove
Jean E. Sonmor: All Earth is Burial Ground Mandala-like paintings of natural materials speak to our physical and emotional intimacy with nature. Until Aug. 21. Art Gallery of Regina, Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, 2420 Elphinstone St. Art in Bloom Works offer a variety of texture, colours, patterns, and materials. Until Aug. 24. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Mary Pratt A five-decade retrospective which celebrates the renowned Newfoundland and Labrador artist. Until Aug. 24. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.
\Emily Vey Duke and Cooper Battersby: Here is Everything Narrated by an animated cat and rabbit who claim to be speaking to us from the future, this is a bittersweet reflection on the inevitability of death, the existence of God, and the possibility of redemption. Part of Tragedy Plus Time. Until Aug. 27. Dunlop Art Gallery Central Mediatheque, 2311 12th Ave. Not Over You Mark Clintberg’s work uses text-based forms of public address. The phrase “not over you” looms over the building and over the individuals that pass through its doors, a clever pun on the dissonance between the physical and emotional spaces we simultaneously occupy. Until Aug. 27. Central Library, 2311 12th Ave. Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture Various artists juxtapose urban youth culture with Aboriginal identity to create innovative and unexpected new works — in painting, sculpture, installation, performance and video — that reflect the current realities of Aboriginal peoples today. Until Sept. 7. MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St. Comedy Is Tragedy Plus Time Canadian and international artists explore the relationship between the tragic and the comic. Until Aug. 27. Dunlop Gallery, RPL Central Branch, 2311 12th Ave. AND Dunlop Gallery, RPL Sherwood Village Branch, 6121 Rochdale Blvd. Assiniboia Gallery 2266 Smith St. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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EVENTS Mysteria Gallery 2706 13th Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
The Club at the Exchange 2431 Eighth Ave. The Laugh Shop Live standup every Saturday night, 9:30 p.m. Ramada Hotel, 1818 Victoria Ave.
Neutral Ground #203-1856 Scarth St. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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The Trial of Louis Riel July 16, 17, 18, 7:30 p.m. Shumiatcher Theatre, MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert St.
TAE Contemporary Gallery 1621 11th Ave. Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
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film, which screens at dusk. Wednesday, 8 p.m. Victoria Park, downtown Mom and Tot Bored Meetings Hosted by Kate Murray, 306216-2511. Friday, 10-11:30 a.m. Early Learning Family Centre, Scott Collegiate, 3350 7th Ave. Build and Grow Clinics Build a special feature project. For children age 5 and up. Saturday, 10 a.m. Lowes, 4555 Gordon Rd. Michaels Kids Club Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon 2088 Prince of Wales Dr. Family Favourites films Enjoy a favourite film for just $2.50. Saturday, 11 a.m. Galaxy Cin-
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EVENTS Mom’s Morning Out 3200 Avonhurst Dr., swalter@ sasktel.net
YMCA, 2400 13th Ave., meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
RCMP Heritage Centre 5907 Dewdney Ave. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.
Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) Rosewood Park Alliance Church, mops@rosewoodpark.ca
YWCA Regina 1940 McIntyre St., 306-5252141
Saskatchewan Military Museum 1600 Elphinstone St. Open Monday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m., or by appointment (306-347-9349).
Regina Newcomers Club reginanewcomersclub@gmail. com
Alex Youck School Museum 1600 Fourth Ave. Tours by appointment only (306-523-3000).
Time Out For Parents Al Ritchie Family Wellness Centre, 2250 Lindsay St., 306525-4989; arfwp@sasktel.net Y’s Moms Group YMCA, 2400 13th Ave., 306757-9622 Y’s Moms Group for Multiples
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Civic Museum of Regina 1375 Broad St. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday noon-4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Royal Saskatchewan Museum 2445 Albert St. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Saskatchewan Science Centre 2903 Powerhouse Dr. Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and holidays, noon-6 p.m. Closed Mondays. Check out the the Gyrogym in the Space Stadium of the Saskatchewan Science Centre. QC FILE PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHLOSSER Government House Museum & Heritage Property 4607 Dewdney Ave. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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Regina Firefighters Museum 1205 Ross Ave. Tours by appointment (306777-7714).
Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame 2205 Victoria Ave. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday noon-5 p.m. Closed Sunday.
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Regina Farmers’ Market Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. City Square Plaza, downtown Words in the Park Hosted by Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild July 16, noon-1 p.m. Victoria Park, downtown Sunshine and Salutations Yoga in the Park with Yoga Mala July 16, noon-1 p.m. Victoria Park, downtown RCMP Sergeant Major’s Parade Weekdays, 12:45 p.m. RCMP Depot Division, 5600 11th Ave.
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EVENTS Market Under the Stars Regina Farmers’ Market evening event featuring food trucks, liquor tastings, celebrity pie-eating contest (including QC reporter Ashley Martin!) and more. July 16, 4-9 p.m. City Square Plaza
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Yoga Party Hosted by Bodhi Tree Yoga. July 16, 5-6 p.m. Victoria Park, downtown Craig Fisher fundraiser Supper, live music by Ron Keck. July 16, 6 p.m. Wascana Rehab Centre, 2180 23rd Ave. RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremony Each colourful, 60-minute ceremony includes the firing of the cannon, a troop drill display, the lowering of the flag with the playing of military music, followed by the March Past. July 15, 6:30 p.m. RCMP “Depot” Division, 5907 Dewdney Ave. Sepak Takraw in the Park Hosted by Sepak Takraw Association of Saskatchewan. July 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Victoria Park, downtown Regina Red Sox vs. Okotoks July 16, 7 p.m. Currie Field
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Tom at the Farm Drama A grieving man meets his lover’s family, who were not aware of their son’s sexual orientation. In order to protect the family’s name and grieving mother, Tom has to play the peacekeeper in a household whose obscure past bodes even greater darkness for his trip to the farm. Directed by Xavier Dolan. French with English subtitles.
Check out the CariSask Carnival on Friday and Saturday in Wascana Park. Wascana Park War Before the Storm High Impact Wrestling July 18, 8 p.m. Hungarian Club, 1925 McAra St.
Regina Red Sox vs. Okotoks July 17, 7 p.m. Currie Field
Saturday Morning Yoga Hosted by Yoga Mala. July 19, 11 a.m.-noon Victoria Park
Art in the Park with the Dunlop Art Gallery. Join Dunlop Art Gallery for a different art activity each week. July 18, noon-1:30 p.m. Victoria Park
Culture on the Plaza Regina Multicultural Council presents dance and performance. July 19, noon-1 p.m. City Square Plaza
Carisask Carnival Face painting, Caribbean food, beer gardens, parade, arts and crafts, live entertainment and music. July 18, 6-11 p.m. July 19, 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tai Chi in the Park Hosted by Regina Taoist Tai Chi Society. July 20, 10-11 a.m. Victoria Park Fun in the Sun Pageant Natural pageant for all ages.
July 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Hungarian Club, 1925 McAra St. Opening Ceremonies North American Indigenous Games July 20, 2 p.m. Mosaic Stadium North American Indigenous Games July 20-27 Various venues around Regina; visit regina2014naig. com/ for more info. Heritage Regina Walk Walk Around Wascana Lake July 20, 6 p.m. Meet guide Will Chabun at the Wascana Marina off Broad Street. Pints & Prose Trivia Sunday, 8:30 p.m. O’Hanlon’s, 1947 Scarth St.
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Disc Golf in the Park July 21, noon-1 p.m. Victoria Park Chess in the Park Chess games and lessons July 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Victoria Park Ultimate Frisbee Drop-In July 22, noon-1 p.m. Victoria Park ChewsDay Challenge Drop-in gathering of board game enthusiasts. Every Tuesday, 6 p.m.-midnight. Boston Pizza, 545 Albert St. N. RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremony Each colourful, 60-minute ceremony includes the firing of the cannon, a troop drill display, the lowering of
Regina Public Library Theatre 2311 12th Ave.; 306-777-6104 --Flight of the Butterflies Documentary Join hundreds of millions of butterflies on an amazing journey to a remote hideaway in the mountains of Mexico. Kenya: Animal Kingdom Documentary Discover Kenya’s famous fauna in their natural habitat, including the Big Five — lions, African elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards and black rhinos — and giraffes, hippos and cheetahs. Meet two fearless young Maasai and follow them on their ritual safari. Island of Lemurs: Madagascar Documentary Join scientist Patricia Wright on her lifelong mission to help endangered lemurs survive in the modern world. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
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Domino’s Nose Knows gives one dog his day Domino’s Nose Knows is a story I just had to write. I’ve loved animals all my life, especially dogs. Growing up on a farm in southeast Saskatchewan, cats and dogs were always part of my life. One dog, Snoopy, would always sit at the edge of the driveway, ready to greet me as I stepped off the school bus each day. Dogs are still in my life. My husband and I recently acquired an adult bloodhound who needed a new home. There was something different about this dog; it was his nose and how intensely he smelled everything. His nose is the king of dog noses, and that made me think, does he realize
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with his mother and sister, and other animals there tease him about his big nose. He begins to use his nose to find things, and one day, he is called on to help a mother find her child. He learns that his big nose is his greatest asset, and is proud of what he can do from that moment on. My dog has never done those things, but other bloodhounds undoubtedly have. They are superb at tracking and man trailing. This story is an example of how dogs can surprise and help people with their natural talents, and show that they’re more than just an animal; they have amazing capabilities if we give
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them a chance. It also relates to our human experience, and it appeals to the sense of being victorious in life, of overcoming obstacles and criticism and in discovering self-worth. People who bought the book for their kids tell me that they and their children love the story, and the pictures. It’s become a new favourite for story time. Domino’s Nose Knows is available in Regina at both Metro Pet Market locations, and is coming soon to Chapters Books. Online it is available at authorhouse. com and also at Amazon, Google Books and Barnes and Noble. Be sure to read the reviews on Amazon, and add your own.
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Jerk chicken that rivals what you’ll find in Jamaica
Don’t let the packaging fool you — Ryan Hall’s jerk chicken is some of the best in the province.
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By Jenn Sharp It took some hunting to find, but the search was worth the effort. Tucked away in the corner of the Orr Centre, Ryan Hall operates the building’s cafeteria. He serves the usual Canadian staples like burgers, fries and salads. But on Thursdays, he cooks what he knows best: Caribbean cuisine. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., a Caribbean buffet with jerk chicken and beef, rice and beans, soups and salads is available. The robust man with a booming voice and firm handshake makes a mean jerk spice. Jerk-style cooking originated in Jamaica,
wherein meat is dry-rubbed or marinated in the hot and flavourful mixture. In fact, Hall’s jerk chicken is some of the best I’ve tasted (including at roadside stands in the Caribbean). It’s a superb combo of spicy, crispy skin and tender meat. If you want to order it for takeout, he sells jerk chicken or beef for $15 with a big side of spiced rice and beans. Hall also offers catering services. If you want to try his food in Saskatoon, you’re in luck. He comes to the city regularly to supply Passa Passa events with authentic Caribbean food. Passa Passa is a reggae dance hall party and cultural event held several times throughout the year.
Konga Cafe’s Jerky Birdy chicken burger is basted in the house jerk sauce.
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SHARP EATS In Saskatoon, you’ll find the best taste of the Caribbean at the much-loved Konga Café. If you haven’t been to Konga yet, you’re missing out. The place is laid-back and comfy; reggae tunes play in the background of the colourfully decorated space and the bathroom door takes some jigging to lock, but that’s all part of the charm. The creole and curry shrimp dishes ($16.25) are both worthy of a plate-licking, and the pork in the warm jerk wrap ($10.25) tastes like it’s been freshly grilled over a smoky fire. Konga’s jerk chicken ($10.25 for a burger) is markedly different than Hall’s though — it’s marinated in sauce and isn’t nearly as spicy as I’d like. The server explained it can be made much spicier but the house order is toned down for Saskatchewan palates. That’s something I would have appreciated knowing before I ordered but now I’m ready for next time. Johnny Cakes (deep fried Jamaican dumplings) come out before your meal — try the banana sauce for dipping. And even if you don’t usually order salad, just get it here for the creamy basil dill house dressing. I’m sure you could have one heck of a fun party in this place, especially with drinks like the Undead ($11), described as: “The ultimate celebration drink; designated drivers shouldn’t even smell this one.” Woo hoo! It’s unfortunate they’re not open past nine — maybe a little happy hour fun is in order?
Konga’s warm Jerk Pork Wrap promises to deliver “the flavour of Jamaica in your hands.”
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Konga Café 204 Ave. H N., Saskatoon 306-244-7867
The creole shrimp from Konga Cafe, served with a garden salad. The house dressing, a creamy basil dill, is enough to endear you to this place forever.
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OUTSIDE THE LINES # Colouring contest Each week, artist Stephanie McKay creates a timely illustration meant to please kids of all ages. Children can colour the page, have a picture taken with the finished product and email it to qc@leaderpost.com. One winner will be chosen each week. Please send high-resolution pictures and include the child’s name and contact information.
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Choose the finest food wine in the world By James Romanow Once upon a time in the Alto Aldige, a small vintner named Santa Margherita came up with the idea of vinifying Pinot Grigio as a white wine, à la champagne, instead of as the red it actually was. Slowly but surely, the world recognized that this insight was right up there with the invention of beer. Fifty years later, the wine has taken over the world. Today the “small” vintner is flourishing, marching out of the foothills of the Veneto and expanding its range to include other classic Italian wines. The estate’s strength is in making traditional Italian style wines to the highest quality control standards. I don’t know about you, but I drink everything with the Santa Margherita estate on the label. Their Pinot Grigio is reliable, and their Prosecco absolutely delicious. And now they’ve introduced into our market their Chianti Classico. Chianti is a massively under-rated wine, mostly because wine writers are more or less my age and remember the tannic young Chianti of their youth. This is unfortunate. Vinified to modern standards, it is one of the finest food wines in the world, and I am quite willing to argue it is good if not better than Pinot Noir. The Santa Margherita Chianti will help you understand why I make a statement The Wine
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Spectator considers outrageous. The wine has a tremendous bouquet of earth and mineral (particularly the signature smell of iron), a fabulous fruity palate and a long, ever so slightly astringent finish. You can drink this wine with any food you care to name. If you like la buona vita, this is a must drink wine this summer. By the way, there’s still some 2009 on the shelf and that’s a vintage worth grabbing. Santa Margherita Chianti Classico, Italy, 2009. $23.49 *****
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