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FEATURES
6 Seeing the Light Open concept contemporary home design makes modern living a breeze 18 Game On The Winnipeg Blue Bombers kick off the season with a new stadium & a fresh attitude 65 Outdoor Living Beautiful landscape designs, gorgeous pools & more
LIFESTYLES
15 Custom ordering made simple 17 Something more 23 Stepping Out With Style 44 On the Bookshelf 45 Styling the Stereo
TRAVEL
62 Legendary trip Fifteen things to experience in North Dakota this summer
CUISINE DU JOUR
30 Delectable Dining 39 Recipes
FASHION & BEAUTY 48 Sizzling summer style 51 Masterpieces in the making 52 Summer fresh style
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56 Accessories, home décor & more
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46 Puppy Love 47 Where talent shines 58 Jump for joy
DEPARTMENTS 2 Style Was There 3 The Agenda 5 Your Thoughts
HOMES & NEIGHBOURHOODS
85 Great neighbourhoods, fabulous homes 91 Condos – three locations with wow factor to spare
DESIGN & DÉCOR
96 It’s a New Show 101 Creative decorating ideas from the professionals
RENOVATIONS
105 The latest buzz on windows & sunrooms
KITCHEN & BATH SHOWCASE
109 Show-stopping ensuites & delightful designer kitchens
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Also in attendance, Lisa Lester with Alex Burmistrov & young Jets’ fans (from left to right): Presley Lester, Matteo Albo, Brandon Ambrozik & Riley Mestdagh.
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Wendy’s Mustang Challenge Champions - the Junior Steelers! (No doubt future NHLers!)
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Kevin Van from Qualico with Style’s Eric Green at The Floor Show’s grand reopening of their newly renovated showroom.
Also in attendance at the event, Grant Sakiyama (Sakiyama Construction) & Lynn Fenwick (Fenwick & Co. Interior Design).
Enjoying the festivities, Dan and Noni Rosenblat (The Floor Show).
Barb Hilderman (The Floor Show) with Neil Cooper (Neil Cooper Architects) & Vern Reimer (Vern Reimer Architecture).
Celebrating the opening of the chic new Looks Hair & Body Salon with owner Tatiana Crawford are Eva Woodbury, Barbie Holms, Hortense Hodge-Zydler & Lisa Lester.
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the agenda Welcome to the summer edition of Style Manitoba. At writing time, it’s a couple weeks away from the official opening of Investors Group Field – an event Winnipeggers and Bomber fans have been anxiously anticipating for more than a year. We are thrilled that Style’s summer distribution date coincides with the opening, and extremely proud to present Kelly Gray’s cover story - Game On. The story focuses on team strengths and changes, enhancements to the fan and player experience, how the game day experience will be improved and what fans should expect from the new field. Although Bombers’ management faced plenty of criticism for not opening on the date originally planned, anyone in Manitoba’s construction industry knows that this was a monumental project, finished in a remarkably small time frame, particularly when considering not just its scope, but also our harsh winter climate and other weather conditions that ultimately affected different steps of construction. Construction at this level is much like a highly choreographed ballet – the timing of each step is critical to its judicious completion. One misstep – whether related to late supply deliveries, weather shutdowns or other reasons– and the schedule is thrown off.
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At the end of the day, Winnipeg has an awesome state of the art facility unlike any other in Canada, in fact, easily rivalling others across the continent and the globe. We are ahead of the game and should be extremely proud! The team at Style Manitoba offers congratulations to all those responsible for making Investors Group Field a reality for Winnipeg, and putting our city on the map with yet another amazing architectural accomplishment. Other important features in this issue include Leigh Patterson’s fabulous home story Seeing the Light, along with coverage on some great new condo locations worth checking out, and many good ideas shown in our Design & Décor and Outdoor Living sections. Speaking of which, the weather is finally turning and it’s time to get outside to do a little yard work of my own. Enjoy the warm spell ahead and be sure to take in a Bombers game this season!
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Seeing the light Open concept contemporary design makes modern living a breeze Masterful design, inside and out, is key to ensuring a contemporary home harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding natural landscape. Such is the case with this custom-built home by Trademark Homes. Located on tree-lined Victoria Crescent, just a few blocks from St. Vital Park, the home’s distinctive flat roof and linear architecture is striking, without detracting from its park-like setting. The low-maintenance exterior features brickwork that appears grey from a distance; on closer inspection it is actually blue with copper highlights. The brickwork contrasts with the smooth acrylic stucco applied to the rest of the home. An aluminum panel above the main entrance adds a sleek accent and visual interest. 6 | STYLE MANITOBA | Summer 2013
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Behind the stylish façade are premium construction techniques that go beyond what is expected in the custom homebuilding industry. “For us, this is the rule, rather than the exception,” says Trademark Homes’ owner Mani Dhaliwal. “Steel beam construction, plywood exterior and web floor joists, for example, are standard for all of our homes,” says Dhaliwal. “It’s important to start with a solid structure; you can always change the interior.” On entering the home, one is greeted by an airy, light-filled space. The foyer is lit from above with a series of square halogen beauty lights, in keeping with the home’s clean lines. Directly ahead, a glass stairwell allows an unimpeded view of the great room and kitchen and dining areas beyond. These rooms are separated by a two-sided fireplace inset into a natural stone wall. This provides a three-dimensional, textured appearance that softens the spaces on either side. Designed by M-Concept, the main kitchen/ eating area gleams, thanks to the white quartz countertop and high gloss cabinetry. Stainless steel kick plates at the base of the counters are another way to maintain the streamlined look here. Everything is cleverly concealed, including the fridge located behind customized cabinetry, and the recessed hood fan above the stove.
With 6,000 square feet of total living space, scale was key to this home’s successful interior. Arnold Tiessen of Interior Illusions achieved that balance by choosing a large leather sectional and accent chairs for the great room.
Keeping clutter at bay while entertaining is a small, yet functional butler’s kitchen off to the side, where meals can be made and dishes washed – completely out of sight. Special occasions can be enjoyed in the formal dining room, lit by a deco-inspired chandelier
Large glass stairwell panels installed by Fort Rouge Glass help maintain the modern, open ambience. from Robinson Lighting. Surrounded by large windows, the four-season sunroom is a great place in which to relax and unwind or enjoy during casual gatherings. A small built-in bar is conveniently situated across the hall. Also on the main floor is a home gym, a room usually relegated to the basement. “We kept it on the main level so it’s not closed off from family activities,” says Dhaliwal. There are five bedrooms upstairs, two of them with ensuite bathrooms. Trademark Homes pulled out all the stops in the huge master, where a wave tile feature wall unit houses a gas fireplace and flat screen TV, and a glamorous central light fixture illuminates the space. A
A view of the great room from the entrance showcases the home’s stylish, warm characteristics.
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M-Concept designed this sleek and sophisticated kitchen featuring white quartz countertops, further enhanced by whitewashed engineered ash wood flooring from Ken’s Carpets.
A marvel of function and style, the kitchen’s clean lines are maintained thanks to the cleverly concealed elements, like the fridge behind customized cabinetry, and a recessed hood fan above the stove.
An art deco inspired chandelier from Robinson Lighting adds dramatic impact in the dining room. huge, well-lit walk-in closet by M-Concept is generously appointed with sleek cabinetry and storage. Frosted glass sliding barn doors open onto the spectacular ensuite featuring heated porcelain tile floors. A freestanding lava rock tub main-
tains heat from the water, which cascades in via a large, distinctive Aquabrass faucet, all from Robinson Bath Centre. Smaller versions of the fixture are used at the double sinks. Openness is further maintained by the glassed shower enclosure by Fort Rouge Glass, replete
with steam shower and multi-colour lighting. With a total of 6,000 square feet of living space to decorate, Trademark Homes relied on the expertise of Arnold Tiessen of Interior Illusions. Tiessen selected all interior and exterior finishes, including window coverings, flooring, light fixtures, stonework, paint colours, artwork, accessories and furniture. “I knew that in a contemporary house like this, less is more,” Tiessen says. “It lends itself towards modern styling,” he adds. Tiessen chose the home’s overall colour palette of mainly grey tones with yellow as an accent colour. The engineered ash flooring throughout the main floor sourced from Ken’s Carpets, for example, “brings an airy feel to an open space,” Tiessen says. With its high ceilings and large connected spaces, scale is key in a home this size. “Furniture in particular needs to be to scale, so it doesn’t look lost,” says Tiessen, who chose a huge 12’ x 10’ charcoal grey leather sectional for the great room, punctuated by two retro-modernist chairs in a complementary ochre shade.
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listing agent for Trademark Homes. “There are a total of 72 windows in this home,” Grewal adds. Tiessen chose the right window treatments to balance privacy and style while letting the light shine in through the JELD-WEN windows. For the large windows on the main floor, he selected screen weave roller shades and a soft, ripple fold style sheer drape for the living and dining room. For areas requiring more privacy, like the master bedroom and ensuite, Tiessen used Silhouette shades by Hunter Douglas to provide precise lighting control. This includes the seven 3’ x 3’ windows located in the elevated basement, which have the same light qualities as the rest of the dwelling. The only exception here is the home theatre room, which houses an impressive 80-inch glass screen with projector. This is, after all, a high-tech home. “It’s completely automated,” Grewal says. “Everything can be controlled both while in the home and from thousands of miles away.” A dual-stage, high efficiency furnace with electronic filters also has automatic dampers that divert heat to colder zones to help keep temperatures comfortable year round.
The master bedroom features a wave tile accent wall with gas fireplace, walk-in closet and beautiful window treatments designed for privacy and light diffusion.
Trademark Homes relied on many of the same trusted trades and suppliers like Interior Illusions for another client: Carmen Cacea. Cacea enlisted Trademark Homes to build her two-storey, pitched roof home in Van Hull Estates. She chose Trademark after viewing examples of their homes in other housing developments. “What some builders considered upgrades were standard with Trademark,” Cacea says. From the hand scraped oak hardwoods to the gunmetal blue cabinetry, this home’s colour scheme takes its cue from the streaked marble tiled fireplace wall divider between the living room and kitchen.
The ensuite’s glassed-in shower enclosure installed by Fort Rouge Glass maintains the open, light-imbued quality found throughout the home.
A freestanding tub from Robinson Bath Centre takes center stage atop heated porcelain tile floors in the ensuite.
Interior Illusions’ Tiessen helped the homeowners choose finishes and furnishings for this home as well, including the Cambria quartz countertop with seamless waterfall corners on the kitchen island. In the master bedroom upstairs, light silver textured wallpaper and pendant lights on either side of the bed add touches of elegance. The ensuite exudes luxury, with Turkish heated marble tile on the floors and walls, and a heated, self-cleaning jetted tub. Large windows above the tub allow light in during the day, while a built-in fireplace casts a relaxing glow at night. Built on a corner lot, the home required curb appeal from more than one angle. This was achieved with a cultured stone façade supplied by Alsip’s, stamped concrete driveway and stainless steel panels at the front and side of the house.
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of a 30-day order contract that includes the terms and the service fee. Step four has the buyers at Nott perform a power search that includes manufacturer and dealer auctions. Once found, the vehicle is spec’d to determine that it meets all contract criteria such as options and engine size. Once verified, a bid is placed. Next, a third party inspection is ordered to confirm that the vehicle’s engine, transmission and body integrity are sound. If anything is discovered that negatively impacts the car, the bid is killed, and Nott’s team begins a search for another automobile. Step five occurs when the right vehicle is sourced. Here, the financing papers are signed and the car is shipped to Nott’s service centre. This can take as little as three days. Step six has the Nott staff take care of all the import paperwork (if the car is sourced in the US) and make certain the car meets all Transport Canada criteria. In some cases, the service team may make modifications to comply with Canadian regulations. Step seven involves the work through on the very detailed Nott Family Certified160 point inspection. This inspection is twice as thorough as a Manitoba Safety Certification. Step eight is a complete detailing and vehicle conditioning.
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Something More The Germans have a word – Gestalt – that means something is greater than the sum of its parts. Nothing could describe the Mercedes SLK more accurately. A classic two-door roadster that recalls the beauty of the 1950’s era SL series, the SLK is a wind in your hair, wraparound envelope of driving exhilaration that is made all the more exciting thanks to a price point that makes this model among the most easily attainable of the Mercedes Benz range. Available in three model ranges – a 201hp 16-valve turbo (SLK 250), a 302hp V6 (SLK 350) and a commanding 415hp 32-valve V8 (SLK 55) – the SLK (Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz/ Sporty, Light and Short) comes with an impressive list of options that really put the car in a class of its own. The SLK comes standard with the fully automatic Vario roof that retracts amid a symphony of smooth efficiency offering the deliciousness of convertible driving. Options include a panoramic glass roof MAGIC SKY CONTROL that allows drivers the ability to alter the level of light through the roof window with the simple touch of a finger on the innovative surface. Here the MAGIC SKY CONTROL uses electric impulses to rearrange tiny crystals on a wafer-thin film sitting between two layers of the Panoramic Vario roof. With a simple touch, as much as 75 percent of heat bearing sunlight can be effectively blocked, or 100 percent of moonlight luminescence can be brought into the ample, yet formfitting, cockpit.
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The SLK takes convertible driving to another level with its AIRGUIDE and AIRSCARF options. When the top is retracted, AIRGUIDE shields the driver and passenger from wind by redirecting any turbulence around the cabin without creating drafts and noisy interface that can dampen conversation or spoil the music from the performance sound system. AIRSCARF permits warm or cool airflow to pass over shoulders and down the upper body to counteract outside weather conditions like sun heat or cool autumn breezes. This means the SLK is able to offer top down driving even on the most scorching days and well into the cool nights of fall. With every Mercedes Benz automobile, performance comes standard. To help make the most of the opportunity, the SLK offers an optional Performance Media package that can tell drivers about G Forces on cornering, torque output and other data that was previously only available to professional race drivers at the track. It is here that the precision driver meets the precision machine, thanks to options within the Dynamic Handling Package that helps make the SLK range the best it can be. For example, The Adaptive Damping System stiffens the suspension and affords the SLKClass even more handling agility. Direct-Steer increases the weight of the steering and reduces the number of turns from lock to lock that means precision handling on the tightest curves and improved straight-line stability at high speeds, while the Torque Vectoring Brake system greatly reduces under steer.
With the powerful capability of the Mercedes Benz SLK, safety is not an option. Like all the company’s products, the SLK comes with industry leading thinking that make the car among the safest on the road. For example, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) combine into an ADAPTIVE BRAKE system to help drivers undertake critical braking manoeuvres. Further, the DISTRONIC PLUS system looks outward from the vehicle using a radar-based proximity cruise control system that accelerates and decelerates SLK-Class cars to effortlessly maintain a pre-set distance from vehicles ahead. If a collision is imminent and the driver is not taking steps to slow the vehicle and avoid a potential accident, PRE-SAFE® Brake first warns visually and then audibly. If the driver has still not reacted, PRE-SAFE® Brake will trigger braking to slow the vehicle down. Taken together, all the features of the SLK create a car that is as much about emotion as it is about the logical precision of a performance driving experience. For this reason, Mercedes Benz Winnipeg Sales Manager Roger Man notes that his team rarely has to really sell a Mercedes at their Moray and Portage Ave. Winnipeg dealership. “We are just ambassadors for these automobiles. The cars can speak for themselves,” he says, inviting people to come in to the showroom to experience the ‘gestalt’ of the SLK.
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are rewriting the book and kickin’ it hard with a new season, a new stadium and a fresh attitude. Together this promises to build on the club’s incredible traditions that span more than 80 years as Winnipeg’s team. Last season ended well with our guys slapping the Montreal Alouettes with a 19-11 loss at the old Canad Inns Stadium. That was in front of nearly 27,000 fans that came to see the Blue & Gold battle it out in the old barn one last time. Now the June 27, 2013 Season opener will play to what is expected to be a capacity crowd of 33,500 screaming fans that will come to see not just great football action, but great architecture as well. The Blue Bombers’ new home is Investors Group Field, the first new CFL facility built in the last 30 years. According to team president and CEO Garth Buchko, the buzz over the site is well deserved. “Inside and around the stadium fans will be fully engaged. For example, the Field will offer two of the largest HD video boards in Canada. These boards are three city busses long and two busses high with eye-popping resolution. We also have 1000 speakers to go along with the visuals, and in the bowl itself we have placed an additional 500 JBL performance quality speakers to make field presentations something to remember,” says Buchko. He notes that they listened to Manitobans who were vocal regarding a list of ‘must haves’ for the new centre.
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“We have 50 percent more concessions that will take the food experience to another level. There are healthy choices like fresh fruit and veggies, as well as more traditional favourites like a signature hotdog made exclusively for us by Manitoba’s own Winkler Meats. We have pizza from Manitoba’s Pizza Hotline where items are made to order on site rather than brought in and kept warm on game day. Salisbury House will be present with Nips and other items, and we even have ex-Bomber Obby Kahn’s new
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shwarma restaurant, Shwarma Khan, as a new player on the foodservice team.” There is more, says Buchko, much more. He describes the design as a bowl layout where seats surround the playing surface that is 25 feet below grade level. “When fans enter the facility, most of the seating will be below them in a cascade downward toward the field,” he says, pointing out that 22,000 of the 33,422 seats will be located below ground, with an
open concourse above that travels around the full breadth of the stadium, providing an unencumbered view to the field from the concessions on this level. There are also 52 luxury boxes surrounding the field. More, Investors Group Field can expand its capacity to deliver temporary seating at each end zone, bringing capacity to 40,000 seats for larger events such as the Grey Cup.
There are also fewer rows with which to contend. For those that were daunted by the steep climb to seats at the old Canad Inns Stadium, Bomber fans can now leave their ropes, hiking gear and crampons at home, thanks to a design that has 25 fewer rows. With seating placed more evenly around the field there are now just 52 rows of comfortable chairs that offer 50 percent more legroom and cup holders.
The overall setting that has been described as intimate thanks to the closeness to the actual playing surface, is achieved through plans that have fewer seats along the field and more seats in the end zones. The sense of intimacy is further enhanced by the cantilevered roof that covers 80 percent of the seating area. The roof will also act as a baffle to take Winnipeg’s reputation as the CFL’s loudest crowd to a new level by capturing and redirecting sound throughout the stadium.
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Buchko also points to the front of the stadium as another key feature of game day change. Here the Plaza offers space enough for 2000 to 3000 people to gather in advance of games. “In the past, people would congregate in the parking lots where they would ‘tailgate’ with friends prior to kick-off. Now, fans can gather in the Plaza where they will find concessions, entertainment and Blue Bomber branded sports gear,” he says, adding that the area in front of the stadium will contribute to a festival atmosphere where guests can really get their game on. In previous years there was much talk about the intrusive nature of Canad Inns Stadium security procedures. “We listened,” says the Bomber president. He reports that people can still expect a bit of scrutiny when they arrive at the gate, but the invasive pat downs will be a thing of the past. “Our security teams will now be able to use wands much like airport security and we are allowing guests to bring in small snacks. We see this as simple hospitality and want the greeting at the front entrance to be as pleasant and good natured as possible. We noted fan concerns about past practices and have made positive changes people will notice. We have combined the latest technology alongside enhanced personnel training to make this not just a safe environment, but a welcoming one as well.” Once inside, fans will notice that the field action is visible from all points in the bowl. “Sightlines are incredible,” he continues, reporting that the design allows 100 percent unimpeded view to the inside of the bowl that is 25 feet below surface grade. For those who have stepped away from the action to grab a hotdog or a soft chewy pretzel from one of the vendors, 250 video monitors guarantee access to the action. In the old Canad Inns Stadium, most people cannot count the times they went to get a beer and stood
in line missing interception and touchdown plays. The new stadium even has TV in the washrooms. Indeed, the washrooms themselves are better designed and offer 50 percent more facility than the old site at Polo Park. This means less time spent away from seats and play action, thanks to separate entry and exit doors. The stadium has been a long time in the works. According to Buchko, the new site was first considered some 10 years ago when the Winnipeg Football Club looked at the feasibility of the idea. Over the years, there has been a bit of business back and forth with players such as David Asper and Creswin Developments offering their plans alongside others. In the end, the ball came back to the Blue Bombers, who have worked to make this project multi-use and broadly valuable for Manitobans, some of who may not be football fans. Now, in addition to the Bombers, the U of M Bisons as well as teams like the Winnipeg Rifles, have a dramatic new place to play and Manitobans have a
fresh class ‘A’ site for concerts such as the up and coming Paul McCartney event slated for August 12th. “The spinoffs from the project have been huge and will continue. For instance, just the employment factor alone equals more than one million person hours worked over the period of construction,” says Buchko, commenting further that the ball club will pay back a bit less than half the cost of the $200 million facility, with the Province and City picking up the remainder. Added benefits also include new building and businesses in the immediate area, enhancements to the U of M infrastructure surrounding the site, property value upticks and increases to business and payroll taxes. It’s no surprise that Buchko is optimistic, especially when he considers the health of Winnipeg’s Football Club. While it’s true that the stadium is opening behind schedule, a fact that cost the team some $768,000, a figure they had to pull from last year’s profits, the club is holding onto more than $10 million in cash. This is up markedly from last year when reserves stood around $6.2 million. Season ticket sales are also strong with more than 24,000 season passes sold. Hopes are that walk-up sales will also be strong. Last year the team got hammered with incredibly bad weather, a factor that kept people off rain swept seating. With the new roof providing cover, hopes are people will forget weather and head to the box office on game day, and forget about monsoons and scorching heat. And, on game day, the facility may well show itself as a contributor to the efficacy of team operations. Consider the benefits to the players. Reports show off a hot tub expansive enough for Jacque Cousteau, and the change room features 68 permanent lockers and at least a dozen more for temporary needs. The Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 21
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equipment and training room is far larger than in the past. In fact, size has doubled for equipment, and the weight room is now four times the scope of its Canad Inns Stadium size. There is even an 80-seat theatre for players to review games and coaching staff to address media. Other attributes include private offices for the coaches, and the players have their own lounge. Together, the facility upgrades have many Bombers thinking they are playing in an NFL-style club. Facility aside, Buchko shines his famous optimism toward the team itself. Finishing with a win last year was a bright spot, even if the Blue Bombers didn’t make the playoffs. “This year’s roster will offer more depth in the offensive line,” he says. “We have our receiving core back and people can expect great things from Chris Garrett. Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks Coach Gary Crowton will continue to build on his philosophy and the players are very enthusiastic. Buck Pierce is healthy and we will place a strong emphasis on protecting him. We are also building depth by bringing in and developing players such as Justin Goltz, who represent the future of our offensive drive.”
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On the defensive side he is no less pumped. Buchko remarks that Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers’ Coach Casey Creehan has been busy filling in some holes created by a few departures. Already, the team has been blessed by the performance of Henoc Muamba, a product of St. Francis Xavier who led in specialty team tackles, sacked three QB’s last year and placed second in defensive team tackles. Now General Manger Joe Mack has signed his brother Cauchy, who played for BC last year. The older Muamba brother will come on board as a safety, and hopes are he will follow up on his solid play last year that had him earn kudos such as CFL Canadian Player of the Week for his hits against Saskatchewan. New as well will be Special Teams Coordinator Craig Dickenson, who has come to the Blue Bomber organization from Regina (2011) and Oakland (2010). According to Buchko, Dickenson will change the landscape of play on the field and is well known as a keen strategist with many tricks up his sleeve. One trick that is proving to be treat is the incredible ticket price to see a game. Amazingly, people can pick up a 10-game pass for as little as $197.00. Want to bring the kids? Tickets for children are sold at a 50 percent reduction.
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“The kids are the future of the game. We want them to come and see the excitement of the new stadium and cheer on their team,” says Buchko, concluding that the opening of Investors Group Field is a move all about the future of the team and bringing Winnipeg’s oldest sports tradition into a new era and a new generation.
Stepping Out with Style SUMMER FESTIVALS Winnipeg Folk Festival - Folk Fest turns 40! Flock to Birds Hill Park for folk from our own backyard and around the world. It kicks off with one of Canada’s most renowned acts, City and Colour, as well as North Carolina’s Grammy-nominated The Avett Brothers and Winnipeg’s own bluegrass / folk globetrotters Oh My Darling. Rare first time performances by the Decemberists, returning alumni like Serena Ryder, faves like the Indigo Girls, and international acts like Australia’s The Cat Empire are also on the bill. Be sure to check out the new Festival Village and other features and improvements, including a village tower, forest stages, and more spots for shade (Jul 10-14). Mameloshen Festival - Celebrate the richness and beauty of Yiddish culture. Immerse yourself in entertainments by high-calibre local and out-of-town performers (Jun 26). Festivities at Rose & Max Rady Jewish Community Centre. Winnipeg Fringe Festival - See a wild variety of theatre, dance, and performance at one of North America’s largest gatherings for fringe entertainment. The 26th year sees over 160 independents from all over the world presenting amazing plays to enthusiastic and adventurous audiences young and old. Performances take place at various locations in and around the historic Exchange District (July 18-29). Folklorama - Since hitting the festival scene in 1970 with 7 days and 21 pavilions, this festival has grown to two full weeks with 20+ pavilions open in week 1, and a second set of 20 running in week 2 -- drawing thousands of visitors hungry for food and cultural entertainment (Aug 4-17). Great Woods Music Festival - This 18th annual indoor-outdoor Blues / Rock / Roots music festival unfolds in a beautiful 120-acre park and campground on the banks of the Brokenhead River. Performers include The F-Holes, Biscuit Miller and the Mix, Janiva Magness, and The Chris Duarte Group (Aug 8-10). Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME) 2013 - The only annual free public festival in Western Canada highlighting local and international electronic musicians. In addition to the free concert series at The Cube in Old Market Square, MEME features highly anticipated and world-class “After Cube” events,
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as well as workshops at Manitoba Music offering full-day learning experiences (Aug 15-18). Events at various venues. Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival The best in local, national and international blues performers get paired with a BBQ competition! Other events will include an artisan’s village, food vendors, beverage gardens, as well as cooking demos (Aug 16-18). Event at Red River Exhibition Park. FemFest 2013 - Revelation and Revolution! This national festival celebrates women theatre artists. Everything from fully staged works to readings to workshops to special presentations will hit the stage (starts Sep 14). Performances and events at Asper Centre for Theatre and Film.
MUSIC Music in the Cemetery - This unique summer concert series celebrates local musicians in the 160-year-old Saint James the Assiniboine Anglican Heritage Church. Held every Wednesday, concerts include folk, gospel, blue grass, and opera (Jul 10-Aug 14). Corydon Avenue Concert Series - It’s dancin’ on the avenue every Friday and Saturday. A line-up of Winnipeg’s best bands get you grooving to favourite tunes. Laughter Without Borders clowning will provide the entertainment for the whole family (Jun 21-Aug 31).
Aboriginal Music Week 2013 - Hear hip hop, electronic, world, folk, rock, country and blues performed by Native, Metis, Inuit, and Indigenous artists (Aug 16-21). Performances at various outdoor and nightclub stages throughout the city. Red River Co-op Summer Entertainment Series - Assiniboine Park comes alive! Jazz in the Leo Sculpture Garden lets you escape the noise and heat of the concrete jungle every Sunday and enjoy the very best of jazz in Winnipeg amid blooming flowers, flowing fountains, and beautiful works of art (Jun 23-Aug 25). The Summer Series at the Lyric Theatre lets you spend warm summer evenings at the park listening to melodies and harmonies (Jun 26-Aug 27). And Sunday Night Smooth Jazz at the Lyric is simply that! Great jazz musicians need to be heard (Jul 7-Aug 25). Mârdi Jazz: Head to The Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain every Tuesday night for inspiring jazz artists from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the world (new series begins Sept 10).
DANCE Ballet in the Park - A summer tradition! Free performances by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet are offered on the stage of the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park. Plunk down on the grass and enjoy outstanding dance (Jul 24-26).
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Martha Street Studio - This community-based printmaking facility in a fully renovated heritage structure in the Exchange District boasts production space, studio, sales area, and gallery. In August, Martha Street Studio presents Essence of the Moment, a retrospective of senior artist Betty Dimock (Aug 1-30). Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art - The Analogues explores non-digital, two-dimensional and non-representational wall works created between 1963 and 1967 by English inter-media artist and theorist Roy Ascott (opens Jul 4). aceartinc. - Transformation is examined by Suzie Smith’s Shape Shifters through oppositional ideas like valuable vs. disposable, printed work vs. sculptural work, object vs. representation of object, and original / handmade vs. multiple / mass produced. Oak Hammock Marsh - One of North America’s hot spots for birds features restored prairie marsh, aspen-oak bluff, artesian springs, patches of tall grass prairie, and trails galore to explore. But come pay homage to the dragonfly at the Dragonfly Festival! Celebrations include art contests, interpretive safaris, critter dipping, theatre presentations, face painting, and a life-size dragonfly board game (Jul 21). Learn the ins and outs of songbirds in the Songbird Banding Workshop (Aug 17). The Manitoba Museum - Two words: Space Toilet! Join the International Space Station crew and experience a day in the life of an astronaut. The Science Gallery’s newest exhibit Living in Space represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for space enthusiasts. (runs throughout 2013).
THEATRE Shakespeare in the Ruins - It’s the FLQ Crisis all over again! The Bard’s Julius Caesar evokes the “just watch me” era of Trudeau (Jun 5-29). Promenade performances at St. Norbert’s Trappist Monastery Provincial Heritage Park. Rainbow Stage - They’ve been at it for 55 years! Canada’s longest running outdoor theatre presents two towering productions. First, The Buddy Holly Story chronicles Holly’s rise to rock ’n’ roll stardom (Jun 26-Jul 11). Next up? A supercalifragilisticexpialidocious classic: Mary Poppins! This popular family Broadway-style show will have you chiming “Chim Chim Cher-ee” (Aug 9-29). Performances at Kildonan Park. Celebrations Dinner Theatre - What could go better with a delicious 4-course dinner than original 3-act musical comedies? Best of Friends Reunion! (to Aug 10) sees one of the most popular sitcoms of all time get spoofed. What has the gang been up to? Who is still together? Who isn’t? Are they all still friends? Next, get out your Top Guns! (opens Aug 16) for some cold war jest when a Russian pilot gets invited to train and WWIII breaks out. Shows at Canad Inns Destination Centre Fort Garry. Theatre in the Cemetery - In Riel’s Footsteps lets you promenade about historic gravesites in the St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery and learn about our French Canadian and Métis heritage (Jul 2-Aug 25). Manitoba Passion Play - Oak Valley Productions presents the iconic drama of the Passion Play at a scenic outdoor theatre site near La Riviere (Jul 6&7).
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Lorenna McKennitt - The Winnipeg Folk Festival presents the mystical music of this legendary Manitoba-born singer/songwriter. Concert at the Centennial Concert Hall (Aug 9). Paul McCartney - Famed former Beatle takes his Out There tour to Canada. See a living legend in action (Aug 12). Concert at Investors Group Field. Manito Ahbee Pow Wow & Trade Show - Celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage! Get unified, educated, and inspired by the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards, International Pow Wow, Miss Manito Ahbee competition, education conference, and indigenous marketplace & tradeshow (Aug 18-21). Event at MTS Centre. Selena Gomez - Come and get it! This multiplatinum-selling singer / actress descends upon the MTS Centre (Aug 19). The Eagles - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit will perform classics including “Hotel California,” “New Kid In Town,” and “Take It Easy.” Hits from band members’ solo catalogs will also be featured during the evening (Sept 16). Concert at MTS Centre.
OUT OF TOWN ADVENTURES Dauphin’s Countryfest - Canada’s longest running Country Music Festival lets some of the biggest stars shine in 2013! Mainstage performances include the likes of Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan. Memorable melodies also come from Shooter Jennings, Dierks Bentley and Dean Brody. Alternative stages rock out with Econoline Crush, Odds, and The Trews (Jun 27-30). Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition - Pro-rodeo in Morris! Top names astound in bull riding, bronco busting, tie down roping, bareback riding and steer wrestling. Chariots and chuck wagons will also hurtle past. For laughs, look out for rodeo clowns! Slow things down with the Agricultural Fair’s dairy and horse shows, kid’s pig scramble, and Youth Stars of Manitoba Talent Competition. Balloon art, outdoor stage entertainment, and the petting zoo also make for family fun (Jul 18-21). Neepawa Lily Festival - One of Manitoba’s most beautiful festivals. Three days of lilies, music, food & family fun! Take in a big list of entertainment and diversions: the Lily Show, quilt show, fiddle contest, parade, street vendors, bus and horse tours, cabarets, auto show, kids events, collectible sales, dancing, and 5K & 10K runs & walks (Jul 19-20).
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Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede - Head to Austin for this heritage festival bringing the Manitoba Agricultural Museum to life! Expect vintage parade and machinery displays, horse power demonstrations, and operating pioneer village. Also take in Central Canada’s Fiddler Festival (Jul 25-28). Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival - Experience the colourful food, culture, and hospitality of the Ukrainian folk in Dauphin! A world-class grandstand, all-day traditional cuisine, authentic costume, song and dance, as well as nightly parties await you! (Aug 2-4). The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba - One of the oldest continuous ethnic festivals in North America! Venture to Gimli and indulge in everything Icelandic, like the Culture and Heritage Pavilion, midway and rides, sports, children’s entertainment, live music, crafts, art show, parade, fireworks, and even Viking warfare (Aug 2-5). Manitoba Canine Association All Breed Dog Show - Show your puppy love! Enjoy championship shows and trials (Aug 15-18). Event takes place at East St Paul Community Centre. Dirty Donkey Mud Run - 100% Canadian, and for 2013, 150% more fun and 200% dirtier, this Mud Run Obstacle Course racing event invites you to get a kind of mud treatment you won’t find at any spa. Pair your wild mud plunge with music, beverages, food, and crazy costumes! Eat, Drink & Be DIRTY! (Aug 17). Event at Spring Hill Winter Sports Park. Morden Corn & Apple Festival - Fun and free! Morden’s claim to fame as Manitoba’s Corn and Apple Belt comes alive at this mellow celebration. Since 1967, Modern’s warmth and hospitality has shone with offerings of good food, wholesome entertainment, and relaxing atmosphere. Nibble free buttered corncobs and make apple cider toasts while taking in free stage entertainment, children’s events, midway excitement, and parade (Aug 23-25). 12th Interlake Artists Wave Tour - Get drenched with creativity! The Winnipeg Beach Art & Culture Co-op Inc. continues to present self-guided studio tours of over 40 artists. Meander Lake Winnipeg’s scenic western shore and discover the likes of C.F. Casey’s guitars, Evelin Richter’s clay work, or Raye Anderson’s drawings and paintings. Be sure to take home a memento! A unique weekend adventure (Aug 31 & Sept 1).
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A ride through history
By Leigh Patterson
Did you know Winnipeg was once called the “wickedest city in Canada?” That an actual team of horses galloping
on a treadmill were featured in a 1909 production of “Ben Hur” at the old Walker Theatre? That the cornerstone for the Canadian Museum of Human Rights came from Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed? These are just a few captivating nuggets of Winnipeg’s history – past and present – shared on the new public tour offered by the Winnipeg Trolley Company. Established in 2011, the unique tourism and charter company is dedicated to providing exciting and affordable tour and transportation services via a heritage style vehicle. The comprehensive “Heart of a Nation” featured tour is a dynamic 90-minute jaunt through Winnipeg historical neighbourhoods. The tour starts, fittingly, at The Forks: Winnipeg’s birthplace at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. From here, the tour winds through St. Boniface, the Exchange District, downtown and along Wellington Crescent before looping around Assiniboine Park and returning through Osborne Village, around the Manitoba Legislative Building, down Broadway Avenue and back to The Forks. En route, passengers enjoy a captivating and humorous narrative, expertly delivered by co-owner Benjamin Gillies. The tour is a travelling treasure trove of little known facts, pop culture references, architectural descriptions, and social history mixed with stories about the interesting people that have shaped Winnipeg’s storied past. “We designed the tour so that everyone can find something they like,” Gillies notes. A history buff and Winnipeg proponent, Gillies has managed to find unique stories that local residents will enjoy as much as their visitors will. The fascinating tour will certainly have everyone seeing Canada’s windiest city in a whole new light. What better way to showcase the city’s history than from a vehicle inspired by the Winnipeg Electric Company streetcars that once graced Winnipeg streets? “We designed the vehicle to emulate the look and feel of a 1920s streetcar,” Gillies says. “Except this one runs on wheels, not rails.” The 32-passenger orange and cream trolley turns heads as it winds through Winnipeg. Inside, brass handrails, oak paneling, domed lighting and small stained glass window treatments help recreate the era. Equipped with heating, air conditioning, a full audio system and panoramic window, the vehicle blends modern comforts with heritage charm. “Trolley 356” is also proving to be a popular venue for transporting large groups in style. It can be chartered for private sightseeing, weddings and other special events, as well as for corporate shuttles, sports and event transportation, and convention and tradeshow hospitality. Despite its own short history, Winnipeg Trolley Company has already earned recognition for its fresh approach to showcasing the River City. This May, the company received a 2013 Tourism Winnipeg Innovation of the Year Award of Distinction. When you learn how a local hockey team became the world’s first Olympic hockey champions, about Winnipeg’s connection to the world’s most famous spy, and why a celebratory banquet was held in a Winnipeg sewer - you’ll never look at Winnipeg the same way again. “Our mission is to make our public tour the best first thing visitors do in Winnipeg,” Gillies says. “We also hope that Winnipeggers take the tour, have a good time and a better sense of pride for their city. We want to make people feel like they are part of history.” Website: www.winnipegtrolleycompany.ca
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Dance Rewards:
By Ian Mozdzen
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division
Power. Grace. Intelligence: the mark of every ballet dancer. Ballet schools are everywhere for students seeking recreation, fitness, and expression. But what if you want to push your dance further? There is a world-class training institute in your backyard: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Professional Division. Established in 1971, the RWB Professional Division School has been training dancers for 42 years. And its graduates proliferate as performers, teachers, choreographers, directors, designers, and administrators. In fact, they make up three quarters of the company and over half of the teaching roster. A famous graduate? Evelyn Hart. She danced as principal with the company from 1976 to 2005 and received international awards for her stunning abilities. “Our mission is to train dancers and dance teachers for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and for the world,” explains Johanne Gingras, Teacher Training Program Director. How does RWB work? Who better to ask than recently retired principal dancer, Vanessa Lawson? Vanessa, 35, trained in the school as well as danced in the company for 16 years, eight of which she enjoyed as principal. “I’ve gone through each stage of this building,” Vanessa marvels.
“You can rely on the teachers,” remarks level 6 dancer Connor Coughlin, 16. “They guide you and want to see you be successful.” Two key Professional Division programs let dancers go the whole nine yards. Concert Hour sees students take the show on the road. They rehearse, perform, and lug gear. “It’s fun,” Connor remarks. “You get a sense of the touring life.” The big highlight? First Steps. This program gives the opportunity to choreograph original work on your peers. “You get to be coached through a choreographic process and be involved in all production levels: lighting, marketing, costumes, and workshops,” Connor explains. “It’s a wonderful opportunity.” And since all Professional Division shows like First Steps, as well as In Concert and On the Edge are presented to the public, students can get valuable “on the boards” experience. But dancing full time doesn’t mean academic skills go to the wayside. Study is integrated into the daily schedule. Middle years students go to Nordale School (Louis Riel School Division), while those in high school attend the Collegiate at the University of Winnipeg. The whole package is a testament to RWB’s supportive environment. “They foster a sense of family,” Vanessa affirms.
The RWB School Professional Division offers a full-time 7-level program. Students are trained in the Russian system of classical ballet – developing into strong versatile performers that can compete on international levels. And thanks to the school’s unique affiliation with the company (they share the building), students rub elbows with professionals.
And remember, professional arts programs guarantee work. Just look at RWB’s Teacher Training Program: 100% of grads find employment.
“I would see Evelyn Hart walking the halls,” Vanessa recalls, “And in physiotherapy! We would talk ... it gave me a sense of what ballet life is like.”
“You have to love it,” Vanessa reminds. “It’s a huge choice to make. Ballet’s not easy. But the rewards are amazing. Dancers are always successful in any direction their lives take them.”
Add to that? Strong student / teacher relationships.
Visit www.rwb.org for more information.
Sound inspiring? Look out for annual audition tours! Wait! A word to the wise: Commitment and focus are essential.
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Delectable Dining Photography: Brent Peters & John Johnston
Fresh Face for the French Quarter Seeking modern neighborhood-style eating with a touch of class? Just across from Provencher Park in St. Boniface is what you’ve been looking for: Chaise Cafe. A self-proclaimed place “where people LOVE food,” this new face in the dining scene invites you to go gourmet in your everyday. Make yourself at home upon entering. Feel like lounging? Formal dining? Or patio party? One room lets you to kick back in leather sectionals; another gets traditional with wood dining sets and romantic candles; and an expansive patio overlooking the park offers picturesque views. Lunch time = coffee time. Cappuccino and Americano, please! The Americano comes piping hot and the cappuccino’s gentle foam is obligingly dusted with cocoa upon request.
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Starters with tasty twists come from Chaise Cafe’s menu of Italian classics, fresh options, and refined comforts. The House Soup’s pearly potato leek broth gifts soft sausage chunks and hearty dark green kale leaves. And Roasted Beet Salad is a purple beauty: Blossoming with sliced segments, filled with smooth Quebec chèvre, and uniquely accented with basil and mint. For larger plates, tangled up in a deep bowl of supple fettuccini is Octopus Bolognese. Ground and braised in currant-accented wine, octopus mingles with fiery spice for full forks of oceanic flavour. From the finely tuned wine list? Italian Merlot. Anterra’s version deepens the octopus with its rich dry licorice palate. Next: Berkshire Pork Belly. Smoked in-house with hickory maple, 10-days brined, cut long and thick, served on mealy polenta, and finished with sweet dark balsamic reduction and basil, this indulgence is frank and filling. Entrees come with two choice sides. Our Berkshire gets complemented by cheesy corn-crust topped baked cauliflower, as well as tender carrot coins glazed in orange, ginger, and dill. Wine to pair: Mine 33 Reserva Viogner & Sauvignon Blanc blend. Bright straw-yellow, floral in aroma, and fruity to taste, this Chilean wine is completely refreshing.
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The pastry case moves us - take the cake. Crunchy walnuts, thick cream cheese, and cool strawberry compote topping ... Carrot Cake holds nothing back. And gluten-free Almond Meringue with chocolate whipped cream filling vanishes, thanks to light texture and husky dark chocolate squares.
Chaise Cafe 271 Provencher Boulevard 204-952-9089
Hair Aesthetics Massage Raising the Steaks Taking its name after the indulgent festival marking Lent, Carnaval Brazilian BBQ literally “raises the steaks” in Winnipeg for satisfying dine-outs. No joke! They’ve got the meat-loaded skewers to do it!
1-1800 Corydon Ave 204.478.7878 or 204.942.3351
At Carnaval, it’s Fat Tuesday all year long! Sound dangerous? Don’t worry. The folks here are experts -- helming two other stellar eateries: Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar and Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria. Samba on in! Your eyes widen as you enter the grand modern minimalist second floor dining room -- complete with a fleet of wood tables stocked with beaming dinner parties. Panoramic views of downtown and the river are also stunning. Fixed lunch and dinner prices get you unlimited side dishes (think chick pea salad, beans & rice, and steamed veggies) and carvings from a multitude of meat-loaded skewers. (Hint: If you’re vegetarian, a special meatless plate promises to satisfy!) Flag down the Caipirinha drink cart! The bartender throws together lime, Cachaca (Brazilian rum), sweet syrup, and ice with choices of muddled fresh fruit and berries. How many has she made tonight? Word is she’s going to crack 100! Since our blackberry variation is so drinkable, she’s sure to hit her target. But from the downstairs lounge also comes a Dulce De Leche. Frothing up rum, sweet chocolate liquor, and condensed milk with coco dust, this boozy nog is like drinking chocolate ice cream. When the appetizer sampler appears tumbling flatbreads, mini-empanadas, and fried polenta ... start your carnivore engine. Flip your table signs to green! (That’s “go” for Gouchos weaving about with big knives, doling out prime meats straight from a mammoth mechanized stainless steel BBQ pit.) On the spit? Pork shoulder, leg of lamb, salted & garlic glazed top sirloin, pork rib, chorizo, baconwrapped filet mignon or chicken ... the list goes on! There’s even whole pineapple dusted with cinnamon & sugar and barbecued! Best with meat? Wine! Carnaval features a wide variety. What’s trendsetting? A rare line-up of Brazilian and Uruguayan vintages. Request both. From Brazil: Salton Volpi Cabernet Sauvignon. Ruby red sips are chocolaty and pepper-dashed. From Uruguay: Bodega Bouza Tempranillo-Tannat is a silky purple herbed sip. Ready for Lent? Flip to red to “stop.” Dessert works miracles! Classic crème brûlée gets gobbled thanks to spicy tamarind infusion.
Carnaval Brazilian BBQ 270 Waterfront Drive 204-505-0945
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Winnipeg’s finest and most authentic Italian restaurant. Our hearty Italian dishes are made the traditional way. We bring the most creative cuisine from Italy directly to your table, with flavours that can only come from fresh ingredients and years of experience.
Everything we serve is made right here in our family restaurant. So order a glass of wine and pair it with a dish that will make your mouth water. We do food the only way we know how with love and the Italian zest for life.
Restaurant Hours: Sunday: 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am to 11:00 pm Friday - Saturday: 11:30 am to 12:00 am
Reservations are recommended
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where food is
1697 Corydon Avenue
Restaurant Renaissance: Subtle, Sophisticated, Artful
Say “Mona Lisa” anywhere in the world, and most people think of da Vinci’s masterpiece: that face, those hands, that smile: unchangeable and unforgettable. But say “Mona Lisa” in Winnipeg, and the reaction is quite different. You feel hungry. You smell basil, tomato, and fresh dough ... maybe the nose of a fine Chianti. You see rustic warm tones, wood texture, and artful canvases on the wall. In short, you feel at home.
By Ian Mozdzen Photography: Michael Roberts
So, thanks to a construction and design dream team, Mona Lisa Ristorante Italiano underwent a radical makeover. Here’s a peep at the design palette: metal, stone, glass, tile, vinyl, exposed brick, brightly tinted hues, fluid textures, energetic open space, and cutting-edge technology. Add to that palette some major changes: additional and fully accessible restrooms, refurbished plumbing and electrical, redesigned dining room, and revised exterior.
That’s after about 30 years of family-style southern Italian cooking from the restaurant’s well-known spot, just a bocce ball toss from the train tracks crossing Corydon Avenue in River Heights.
“Quite a massive project,” Joe affirms.
Hold on ... well known is an understatement. Try wildly popular.
And Joe looked no further than his bocce ball league for the dramatic change. The perfect collaborator? A rival - a bocce league rival, that is, from team “Kubees” - Nejmark Architect, Pedro Chagas.
“The tables were so well-used we had to cover them with linen,” laughs founding owner Giuseppe “Joe” Grande. The mark of success in the restaurant biz! But even a winning combination of taste and atmosphere can’t stop change. “When Mona Lisa first opened, it was just myself,” Joe relates. “But family develops a person. They influence me ... you’re not done after just a couple years. You need to invest time and effort for success.”
You wouldn’t even recognize Mona Lisa now; She’s a modern lady who knows her way around pizza-pies, paintings, and digital projectors!
Known for quality architecture, interior design, and project management that’s on schedule, on budget, and sustainable, Nejmark worked with Joe to maintain Mona Lisa’s artful allure while ushering her into the 21st century. “I hired Pedro because he’s passionate,” Joe affirms. “He was excited about the project and fun to be with!”
“We preplanned everything,” reports Pedro, stressing how the project needed to be time sensitive and interfere minimally with Mona Lisa’s daily operations. Over the course of nine weeks from February to April, the renaissance unfolded. Enter the orchestrator. When it came to anything and everything construction (interior/ exterior), FABCA Projects Ltd. as the General Contractor lead the charge. Under the helm of Greg Fiorentino (also from the Kubees bocce team), FABCA selected and coordinated all subtrades, ensured completion, and gave the okay to finished work - guaranteeing everything was complete, correct, to architectural requirement, and, of course, to Joe’s satisfaction. Moreover, beginning as early as October 2012, FABCA pre-ordered all required construction materials before any work even began. This assured that when Mona Lisa had to close in February, there were no delays. “FABCA made sure it was all on time,” Greg confirms, adding that a superintendent was always on site. Let’s get under the hood. Tower Engineering Group, a client-focused company specializing in structural, precast, mechanical, and electrical needs, provided structural assessments, reconfigured ventilation mechanics for aesthetics and function, as well as contributed new designs for plumbing and dining room electrics. Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 33
Congratulations to Mona Lisa on a beautiful Job.
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Congratulations to Joe and the staff at Mona Lisa.
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PLUMBING & HEATING LTD. Mechanical Contractors
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“Joe had a definite concept,” recalls interior designer Judy Boldt of Adelaide Design Group. “He liked Italian design detail and symbolism.” “I saw lots of arches,” Joe affirms, admitting with a smile, “I’m an archy guy.” “Arches became a feature repeated throughout the space with a modern approach: expressive, fluid, and geometric,” Judy explains. Indeed, extending from Joe’s updated Mona Lisa logo, wall treatments are alive with wave patterns, windows flaunt arch forms, and the patio’s fencing and storage are also similarly accented. Romyn Plumbing & Heating Ltd. installed the new plumbing and select state-of-the-art fixtures. They also contributed a highly efficient Heat Recovery Ventilator System (HRV). All electrical needs were responsibly met by 3 Phase Electrical, which was crucial to the schedule. 3 Phase Electrical also supplied and installed new light fixtures. And Ideal POS Ltd., Winnipeg’s leading provider of Restaurant POS point-of-sale systems, installed a new hardware and software system. Next: cosmetics. Walls and floors were given treatments by Colour Design & Decorating, who took care of the painting and vinyl coverings,
as well as Tuscany Construction: The Tile Specialist, who installed beautiful new ceramic tiling. The exterior got some love, too. The facade is now of a dark smoky brick construction, lit up with high-tech backlighting, accented with modernized metallic signage, and accessorized with more formal patio elements. The “Iron Eagle Fence” defining the sidewalk patio is a striking feature. It was provided and installed by special order through Wallace + Wallace Fences, a long-trusted local manufacturer and distributor of fencing products. What inspired all this change?
Want to see what a 21st century arch can do? Look up. Mona Lisa’s ceiling is to be equipped with white arch-shaped acrylic screens. These beautiful forms capture light not only from the restaurant’s expansive front windows, but also glow thanks to digital projection. “Cutting edge projection technology gives the restaurant a dynamic presence,” Pedro explains. “We can have any atmosphere or environment now,” Joe marvels, “The Sistine Chapel, falling meteorites, the Academy Awards ... or,” he chuckles, “arches!” The restaurant is also equipped with three flatscreen HD televisions, a new sound system, and cordless microphones. Audio and video can be streamed throughout the entire facility or into specific spaces. This is all thanks to SI Alarms Ltd., who also provided a new alarm system. Sounds like a lot! But, in actuality, it adds up to a subtle statement that’s quite sophisticated -- foregrounding Mona Lisa’s artful spirit. Joe’s restaurant / gallery dream has come true: “Mona Lisa’s walls were always intended to display artwork.” Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 35
Congratulations Joe and the staff at Mona Lisa. From your friends at Tower Engineering.
Accordingly, spot lighting is focused on colour and texture in full canvases by Giuliana Grande, as well as striking photography by Joe himself snapped in Venice, Sienna, and his hometown of Amato, Italy. And it’s all designed to move, thanks to adjustable chains and ceiling tracking. Joe points to an empty spot on the wall. “That one sold. We need a new one.” “Mona Lisa’s balance of art gallery and restaurant is a metamorphosis of all the ideas into a dynamic interior design,” Judy affirms. “That’s how we create buzz,” Pedro notes. “Not by changing carpets or flooring - that’s a big expense. As exhibition themes and moods change, so do the restaurant’s. And functionality isn’t compromised.” Experience the rebirth of Mona Lisa for yourself.
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Summer’s the perfect time! The menu is packed with exciting new items - like the Canadese Pizza featuring a tantalizing combination of pork belly and maple syrup, and a number of delectable Vegetarian dishes.
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Be sure to take it out on the new patio! Especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays - there’s live music!
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For more information about Mona Lisa Ristorante Italiano visit: www.monalisarestaurant.ca.
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Architecture, Design, Project management – Nejmark Architect Interior Designer – Adelaide Design Group General Contractor, interior/exterior construction – FABCA Projects Ltd. Structural assessment, mechanical, plumbing & electrical design - Tower Engineering Group Plumbing, fixtures & ventilation system - Romyn Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Electrical & fixtures – 3 Phase Electrical Painting & vinyl -- Colour Design & Decorating Tile - Tuscany Construction: The Tile Specialist Fencing -- Wallace + Wallace Fences Audio/Video/Alarm System – SI Alarms Ltd. POS hardware & software – Ideal POS Ltd.
F A B C A Projects Ltd. 66 Kinkora Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3R
Greg C. Fiorentino, President T. 204.782.7542 F. 204.896.6510 gfiorentino@shaw.ca
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Noshing Out
Wine & Dine!
Rudy’s Eat & Drink
Joey Restaurant Polo Park
The Current Restaurant and Lounge
Fude … Inspired Cuisine & Wine Bar
Segovia Tapas Bar
Country Porch Café & Ice Cream
375 Graham Avenue Hungry to stretch out and relax with some great steaks and drinks this summer? A self-avowed lover of the good life, Rudy’s offers you Western Canada’s largest urban street-side patio at the base of Manitoba Hydro’s spectacular new downtown building. Fine 1950s-inspired comfort yummies hit the spot with bites like Szechuan Sticky Ribs, Smoked Pork Tenderloin in bacon apple crumble, or casual munches like Rudy’s Club - sporting BBQ Duck, House Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Rudy’s Aioli. DJ sets on Wednesday and Friday nights, and lively contemporary music on Saturdays. Thursday is Ladies Night! $4 Wine-tini anyone?
75 Forks Market Road The excitement and serenity of the Forks – outdoor concerts, market hustle & bustle, cool rippling river water, gorgeous sunsets – it’s all seen and heard from this prime patio spot. Have a full gourmet wine & dine or enjoy smaller bites when seated at classic table and chair sets or on casual comfy couches. Then let the Chef ’s Prix Fixe take care of everything with selections like truffled mushroom bisque, pan seared pickerel, and heavenly house dessert. Sangria flows by the glass and pitcher (especially on Sundays). Patio promotions aplenty, too! Look out for Live Jazz every Friday and Saturday.
484 Stradbrook Ave Tree-lined Stradbrook and bustling Osborne await. A summer evening at Segovia is a many-splendored thing: stylish Spanish-inspired surroundings, knowledgeable servers, and an addictive small plate menu. Sequestered at one of Segovia’s five sought-after patio tables, be sure to free-pour Sangria or Cava as you nibble Chef Adam Donnelly’s modern charcuterie. Smoked char with lentils, pecans, and pickled onion; chorizo paired with apple and accented with sherry vinegar; crackers loaded with feta, pistachios, and chili honey ... sound good? Bring a friend or two (or three) and indulge at one of Winnipeg’s tastiest dine-outs.
Pizzeria Gusto
404 Academy Road A patio alive with greenery and luxurious with plush seating: the perfect place for fare that’s simple, sophisticated, and just plain mouth-watering. Florence-style fired crust is the blank canvas for a broad palate of bold taste sensations. And all thanks to Gusto’s flair for blending the freshest imported Italian ingredients with Manitoba’s homegrown. So, whether it’s Lucia’s sweet assembly of caramelized onions, salami, fig jam, cambozola, and citrus tossed arugula, or The Don’s meaty mozzarella-covered bites of spicy tomato sauce slathered porchetta, homemade sausage, and salami Calabrese - you’ll find your “Bellisimo.” To pair, 150+ wines hit every Italian compass point!
In Ferno’s Bistro
312 Des Meurons Street St. Boniface in summer! The charm! The food! The patios! Sheltered by greenery, bathed in elegant outdoor lighting, and sporting a fire pit, In Ferno’s will have you seated royally. Indulge in Chef Fern Kirouac’s varied International French palate of satisfying savouries and fabulous sweets. Just glimpse at the menu: bison spring rolls, Arctic char stuffed with lobster gruyere and moussey potato in lemon verbina sauce, and traditional French Maple Sugar Pie. Add to that the live music of legendary Winnipeg guitarist Ron Haldorson and Ken Gold on Saturday afternoons. Reserve a table before it’s too late.
635 St. James Street These food geeks boast one of the city’s sleekest patios. Enclosed so you don’t have to fret about the weather, and decked out like The Great Gatsby, this is indeed a hot spot for starting and ending your summer shopping or revelries. An inventive menu that criss-crosses the globe is cobbled together by Chef Chris Mills, who’s worked his kitchen wizardry in Japan, New York, and France. Nibble appetizers like Calamari accented with fennel and asparagus or Ahi Tuna Tacos. Then satisfy your appetite with straight-up gourmet burgers and steaks, or something a little more exotic like curried pawns or butter chicken.
303-99 Osborne Street Dine above it all at this favourite casual gourmet spot. Fude’s second floor patio gives a bird’s eye view of Osborne Street hustle bustle that perfectly complements Manitoba specialities and classic plates. Owner Chris Fougere wows with a creative menu including features like local Flyin’ High Pickerel encrusted with Manitoba hemp seed nuts and drizzled with a citrus chardonnay cream, as well as the Crimson Curry Saute of Manitoba elk, bison, or beef loin in a creamy house coconut red curry. Wash it all down with Saskatoon Berry White Wine Sangria or a wine flight. Live music after 9pm!
989 Murray Avenue at McPhillips Street Worried that the closings of The Wagon Wheel and Kelekis Restaurant mean the end of homemade tasties for breakfast, lunch, and supper? Fear not. Country Porch Café is the answer. Word is their friendly kitchen dishes out the best clubhouse in town. Still hungry? Gravy-dripping cheesy poutine is perfect on the side. Or get the popular Porch Burger Platter with crisp homemade fries. Other faves? The grilled Reuben, Crunchy Chicken Bacon Wrap, and Greek Salad all hit the spot. Enjoy it all from their beautiful wraparound cedar porch with breathtaking prairie views. Make your visit extra sweet with a heavenly Peanut Butter Milkshake.
Confusion Corner Bar & Grill
500 Corydon Avenue The city’s most unique rooftop patio experience is set high above our notorious intersection. From a second storey roost built from aromatic timber, party with friends or indulge in personable dining. Rain? Never fear - the protection of a fully retractable canopy is a real party-saver. And since creativity and comfort are the top priority here, expect trusted appetizers like Chicken Wings, imaginative handmade pizzas topped with the likes of pulled pork, and exotic plates like Butter Chicken and WasabiSesame Crusted Tuna. Look out for summer specials on cocktails, beer buckets, and lounge bites. Don’t forget weekend Brunch!
Resto Gare Bistro and Train Bar
630 Des Meurons Rue Get sur le patio! Toast your Sangria (blanc, rosé, or rouge?) to yesterday and today as you enjoy classic French and contemporary dishes made with loads of creativity, regional harvest, and exotic treats. But whether it’s a Petite Bouche like the Saint-Jacques of seared scallops, mushrooms, tarragon velouté, creamy polenta, and gruyere, or Plate Principaux like grilled Manitoba pork with smashed potatoes and maple apple chutney, there’s no better place to enjoy it all than on Resto Gare’s expansive têteà-têtes friendly patio hugging their 100-year-old train car and station. Listen for live jazz on Thursdays!
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Crack open the possibilities... Sausage Egg Strata
EGGS are an essential ingredient in many foods from appetizers through to desserts and they are an excellent source of high quality protein. For recipe ideas visit eggs.mb.ca. 38 | STYLE MANITOBA | Summer 2013
Golden Canapés ½ cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise 3 tbsp (45 mL) chives, chopped 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard ¼ - ½ tsp (1-2 mL) red chili flakes 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped ½ cup (2 oz. /125 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup (50 mL) toasted, roughly chopped pecans 24 slices multi-grain baguette
Preheat broiler oven. In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, chives, mustard and chili flakes until well blended. Stir in eggs, cheese and pecans until well combined. Dollop each bread slice with 1 rounded tablespoon (15 mL) of the egg mixture. Broil about 6 inches (15 cm) from heat until lightly browned and bubbly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Makes 24 appetizers.
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Mocha Chiffon Cake Cake 2 tsp (10 mL) instant coffee powder or granules ¾ cup (175 mL) hot water 1 ¾ cup (425 mL) all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups (375 mL) sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder ½ tsp (2 mL) salt ½ cup (125 mL) Canola oil 6 egg yolks 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract 6 egg whites ½ tsp (2 mL) cream of tartar 2 -1 oz (28 g) squares semi-sweet chocolate, grated
Cocoa Whipped Cream 2 cups (500 mL) whipping cream 1/3 cup (75 mL) sugar 3 tbsp (45 mL) cocoa 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract Semi-sweet chocolate curls or cocoa nibs, for garnish
Cake Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Dissolve coffee powder or granules in hot water; cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir until well mixed. Make a well in center; add oil, egg yolks, vanilla and cooled coffee. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. In another large bowl, use electric mixer to beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff but not dry. Gently pour batter over egg whites; fold in carefully, adding grated chocolate towards the end. Spoon batter into an ungreased 10-inch (25 cm) tube pan. Bake 60 to 70 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Turn pan upside down and let cake hang until cool. Loosen sides of cake with knife or long metal spatula. Remove from pan.
Cocoa Whipped Cream In a medium bowl, combine whipping cream, sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla. Stir to blend ingredients, but do not beat. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Whip until soft peaks form. Just before serving, frost cake with cocoa whipped cream. Decorate with semi-sweet chocolate curls or cocoa nibs, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 10 – 12 servings.
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Whipped Honey Goat Cheese on Grilled Crostini
Grilled Crostini: Multi-grain baguette, cut on the bias into 1/4� slices Olive oil 2 garlic cloves, cut in half Fresh cracked pepper
Whipped Honey Goat Cheese: Combine goat cheese and cream in the bowl of an electric mixer outfitted with the whisk attachment; process until well blended. Add honey and process until combined.
Whipped Honey Goat Cheese: 4 oz (120 g) soft mild goat cheese at room temperature 2 tbsp (30 mL) whipping cream 3 tbsp (45 mL) BeeMaid Honey Fresh Chives
To Assemble: Place mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Squeeze goat cheese mixture onto baguette slices. Add a grinding of fresh black pepper. Top each with chive: Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Directions: Preheat a barbecue over medium heat. Brush one side of each baguette slice with olive oil. Rub side with olive oil with garlic. Place baguette slices, olive oil side down, on barbecue and grill until lightly charred. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Honey, Apple Cider & Sage Honey Lime Ginger Pale Ale Brined Pork Chops Remove pork chops from brine and pat 4, 1” (2.5 cm) thick, bone-in pork Shandy Honey Lime Ginger Lemonade: 1 cup (250 mL) BeeMaid Honey 3/4 cup (175 mL) fresh-squeezed lemon juice 6 cups (1.5 L) filtered water 1/3 cup (75 mL) lime juice 1” (2.5 cm) piece of fresh peeled gingerroot Lime wheels, for garnish Pale Ale: 1 bottle, Half Pints St. James Pale Ale Directions: In a blender, combine honey, lemon and lime juice; process for about 30 seconds. Using a fine food rasp, grate ginger and add to blender with half the water; process for about 30 seconds. Pour contents from blender into a large mason jar with remaining water, stirring to mix, and place in fridge to chill. To Assemble: Pour half of beer into a tall chilled glass. Fill to top with chilled Honey Lime Ginger Lemonade. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
chops 4 cups (1 L) water 4 cups (1 L) apple cider 1/2 cup (125 mL) BeeMaid Honey 1/2 cup (125 mL) kosher salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 fresh sage leaves, minced Fresh cracked black pepper
dry; discard brine. Combine garlic and sage leaves and rub each side of pork chops with mixture; season with black pepper.
Directions: Combine water, honey and salt in a pot set over medium-low heat; cook, stirring often, until honey and salt dissolve.
Rotate the chops a half turn at the 5-minute mark to get crisscross grill marks. The chops are done when just a hint of pink remains at the center. Serve immediately.
Preheat a barbecue set over medium heat. Grill pork chops, about 10 minutes a side.
Remove from heat and add cider, stirring to mix. When cooled, add pork chops to brine; cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. “ Say it with us…. One tablespoon of sugar equals two teaspoons of honey. Our recipe converter tool will help you convert any amount of sugar into honey for all your recipes. Try it Here!”
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A beautifully written novel about the snares of family, secrets, and destiny, set against the terrible civil war of the author’s birthplace, Sri Lanka. Shyam made the necessary adjustments when he immigrated to Canada as a teenager, but as a young man he makes plans to help his dying grandmother, a formidable personality, move to Toronto, which brings to the fore all sorts of demons from the past.
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River of Stars (Viking) by Guy Gavriel Kay
The latest novel from the Winnipeg-born storyteller, with his distinctive blend of fantasy and historical fiction, is an epic of great battles, political intrigue and considerable peril, inspired by China’s Tang Dynasty. Two individuals, an outlaw and a lady of the court, fight for their country, as well as their own survival, finding time to fall in love. A follow-up to the international bestseller, Under Heaven.
Drunk Mom (Doubleday Canada) by Jowita Bydlowska
The harrowing memoir of a young woman, mother of a baby son she adores, who falls off the wagon after three years of sobriety. A record of the lies and self-deceptions of addiction and the struggles for recovery, it’s a tough, absorbing, and brutally honest story that’s hard to put down, even as the author makes clear that there are no easy answers. Amazing.
Blood and Salt (Coteau) by Barbara Sapergia
During World War I, Ukrainian immigrants, enthusiastically invited to Canada not long before were interned in labour camps in the Rocky Mountains because their new home was now at war with Austria. Drawing on historical research, this richly imagined novel tells the story of some of those men, and brings light to a shameful, overlooked chapter of Canadian history.
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Reviewed by Randal McIlroy John Cale Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (Double Six/Domino) Rock stars from the ‘60s tread the boards again, however gingerly, and win laurels simply for arriving upright. John Cale turned 71 in March, and a solo career that’s produced many electrifying and entrancing albums since 1970 has grown even more potent. With Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood, he’s still a keen reporter and storyteller, whether tracking urban violence and draconian law in “Scotland Yard” (“Who’s been breaking windows/Generally misunderstood”), sketching a shadowy meeting in “Mary” or getting to the heart in “Living with You.” That handsome voice remains on the strength, but he makes astute use of tuning software when the mood is claustrophobic, and his instrumental versatility (keyboards, viola, guitar) is ever dependable. That pension will have to wait a while.
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Terje Rypdal Odyssey – In Studio & In Concert (ECM) The lean, keening sound of Terje Rypdal’s guitar – none more electric in his instrumental field – is an unmistakable signature. It wrote tightly in 1975 for his new band, Odyssey; their double album was so cloudy and turbulent that excising one 25-minute track, “Rolling Stone,” to fit one CD did not kill the music, much less the mood. The new three-disc review restores the missing music in all its restless invention, with his guitar weeping or soaring over busy bass and drums while organ and trombone add jabs of colour and thicken the texture. Comparisons are approximate, but Fare Well and Ballade have the grandeur and mystery of 1970-vintage Pink Floyd. Surprises abound on the third disc, recorded for radio and previously unreleased, where the band joins forces with Swedish Radio Jazz Group for an expanded palette of deep brass and high woodwinds – light relief by comparison, but no less substantial for that.
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John Surman Saltash Bells (ECM) After liberating the baritone saxophone, finding the litheness in that potentially unwieldy instrument, Englishman John Surman developed an equally distinctive approach as a one-man studio orchestra, using warm, glistening synthesizer patterns as trellises on which to wind his baritone and soprano saxes and bass clarinet. After nearly 20 years in other settings, Surman is back to solo music; Saltash Bells is his warmest yet, emphasizing the deep horns while thickening the electronic textures. According to his record label, the music was inspired by his early life in Devon (and was rescued from a planned documentary on the West Country). The connection feels immediate in the beautiful title track, with echoing clarinets and distant church bells.
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Puppy love By Leigh Patterson Photography: Mike Sanders
It’s easy to see that Jennifer Lajambe is clearly devoted to dogs. It’s a devotion that keeps the energetic and cheerful owner of Stay N Play Dog Services dedicated to her fourlegged charges and their owners, too. Her commitment is also very personal. “Dogs saved my life,” she says. Diagnosed with a life-changing brain disorder several years ago, Lajambe found dog walking helped put her back on the path to health. Soon the former office manager had turned her self-imposed therapy into a business as a professional dog walker. Three years and many word-of-mouth client referrals later, Lajambe opened her one-stop shop for dogs last fall on St. Anne’s Road in St. Vital. Stay N Play offers services any dog owner could want or need. Services include dog walking of course, as well as pet sitting, obedience and recreational agility training, dog grooming, walk-in nail trims, pet taxi, boarding and more. Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., dogs of all breeds and sizes can romp in the safety of the 1,200 square foot dog daycare. Featuring two spacious, sunlit rooms with easy clean, cushioned recycled tire flooring, toys and play structures – dogs are kept entertained. 46 | STYLE MANITOBA | Summer 2013
A fully fenced outdoor enclosure allows Fidos to frolic in the fresh air and enjoy a splash in a kiddie pool during the summer months. “The dogs are kept engaged and go home at the end of the day exhausted but happy,” Lajambe says. The “Woof of Fame” – a wall featuring photos of regular dog daycare residents is another hint about Stay N Play’s dog-happy nature. Stay N Play brings this same personalized approach to all services. “Each service is individualized to our clients – so we work with them to accommodate their needs,” Lajambe notes. This could mean conducting a puppy check where a Stay N Play employee drops in to a client’s home to let a puppy out, clean up any “accidents” and feed it if required. Stay N Play dog walkers serve one household at a time for one hour so dogs get one-on-one attention. Other Stay N Play conveniences include a pet taxi service for people who don’t have vehicles, are shut-ins, or don’t have time to take their pets to vet appointments. “We will even arrange to pick up dog food,” Lajambe says. Stay N Play offers in-store and mobile grooming services on a part time and evening
basis, providing bathing, brushing, haircuts and trims. Staffed 24/7 by a crew of friendly, well-trained fellow dog lovers, Lajambe notes that Stay N Play is fully focused on the wellbeing of the dogs in their care. Bonded and insured, all Stay N Play employees are certified pet sitters and most are certified to perform pet first aid. They are able to give medications and needles if required. Lajambe herself is Pet First Aid certified. Daycare dogs get a thorough, three-page “pet profile” with information on medications, allergies, food/feeding requirements, and emergency and vet contact information. An open concept play area, a video surveillance system, and a ratio of one staff person per 10 dogs means dogs are always carefully monitored. “Down the road we hope to have a video camera system where owners can watch their pets online remotely – it’s just another way we can bring peace of mind to our clients, “ Lajambe says. From accommodating last minute bookings, to providing the first day of daycare for free to new clients, Stay N Play’s services are designed to make dog owners’ lives easier.
Don’t let the humble façade of this St. Boniface store fool you. Entering Poco Créations & Beads is like being welcomed into a vibrant community of friends. Creativity, style and camaraderie converge in this cheerful, funky shop devoted to the supply, sale and creation of beadworks. Poco’s atmosphere is due in large part to the owners: a trio of Francophone sisters who bring their individual personalities and skills to the craft and business of beading. Louise Potter (Lulu), Joanne Colliou (Jojo) and Ghislaine Sylvestre (Gigi) are the driving forces behind Poco (a combination of Lulu’s and Jojo’s surnames). Since opening in 2007, the store has become a popular destination store for beaders of all levels and for people in need of their unique jewellery services. Lulu was the first of the sisters to be bitten by the beading bug as an outlet to express her creativity. Her eclectic, feminine designs often get “blinged up” with Swarovski Elements™ crystals. Inspired by nature, Jojo’s subdued, calm pieces incorporate seed beads and other naturally textured materials. Gigi has a flair for working with tools like textured hammers, saws and shears. Architecturally influenced, she often includes metal and leather in her designs. The sisters excel at bringing new and innovative beading techniques and products to Poco. And when they can’t find a product that meets their needs…they design it themselves. The sisters have their own line of tools available for purchase at the store and online. “We are avante garde when it comes to techniques, material and tools,” Lulu notes. A core group of five employees with a range of ages and backgrounds also “bring something super special to Poco; they all come with their crafty bits,” Gigi says. “Our employees are as diverse as our clients.” Clients come to Poco to get inspired; they in turn inspire Poco. “A client may introduce us to a new product or technique they have discovered and are excited about the prospect of contributing to our success,” Gigi says. Poco is renowned for its amazing selection of beading products, including vintage beads, gemstones and pearls, as well as embellishments like wool, leathers and feathers.
Where talent shines By Leigh Patterson Photography: Michael Roberts Poco offers a range of services, including jewellery repair. Through Poco’s custom jewellery consultation and colour matching service, clients can create an original piece to match a special outfit. Staff can help wedding parties design perfect accessories like tiaras, necklaces, and foot sandals for a destination wedding. Treasured heirloom pieces get a new lease on life thanks to Poco’s redesign services. “We like it when clients bring us their challenges,” Lulu says. A redesign can transform a dated piece into a wearable item or into a number of items to be shared among family members. Poco also carries a variety of ready-made jewellery for yourself or as a gift.
Poco staff love to share their knowledge of beading techniques through a variety of classes limited to small groups. Free and ample parking also makes it easy to relax and enjoy the therapeutic side of beading. Lulu is already sourcing out great new products specifically for Poco’s second annual bead retreat on October 26, where participants can network and take classes. “Lots of our clients say they learned their creativity from us,” Jojo says. “We’ll help you find your talent.” Website: www.pocobeads.com
The store has a partnership with Swarovski Elements™, and all three sisters excel in the use of Swarovski Elements™ crystals. In February 2012 they won the grand prize overall in the Create your Style with Swarovski Elements™ Creativity and Design contest.
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e l y t S Summer is here! Weddings and graduations are at the forefront for summer. The trends for this year’s events lean towards simple, slightly uncontrived, vintage and elegant. The simple chignon is definitely a good choice, either for everyday or for your special day. Vintage clothing and accessories are very hot, so look through your grandma’s or mom’s closet / jewellery box and see what treasures are there. There are also many local stores to fill the need.
Reinvented Classics Like most things, what goes around comes back around. With this glamorous vintage look, Kristen was going for old Hollywood meets new flirty waves! To achieve this look, use generous sections of hair directed away from the face using a large barrel curling iron. For a more refined look, finish this style with Kerastase Chroma Sensitive light hold working hairspray to define the curls. To reinvent the classic red lips this summer, apply an orange-coral coloured lipstick to complete your look. Salon One Eleven Hair: Kristen Darroch Makeup: Lorraine Lee Model: Lindsay Mysak Photo: Nigel Jones Photography www.salonone11.ca 48 | STYLE MANITOBA | Summer 2013
Your makeup can be more dramatic this year, but long lashes are a must with heavier eyeliner. A Rituals’ favourite - Blinc eyeliner / mascara - does not smudge or flake, and once applied, stays all day! Call for a consultation with one of the very talented hair and makeup artists at Rituals (452-1182) and create a direction for your special day. Makeup: MUD makeup and Blinc Hair finish: Aveda styling products Hair Colour: Aveda demi-permanent Hair Artist: Kristina Makeup Artists: Sarah, Jessica Model: Sarah Photographer: Jason Poturica Fine Art Photography http://www.evophoto.net Salon: rituals in hair and skin www.ritualsinhairandskin.ca
The Eyes Have It Lash•ious owner Tina Di Bartolo expertly applied a full set of mink eyelashes to model Sarah. Lashes are individually applied to one lash at a time, ensuring the natural look and feel of the extensions while still benefitting from the length and fullness. These lashes are versatile and can be either natural looking or more glamorous. Lash•ious offers mobile service, which can be done in the comfort of your own home. Hair artist Val Fehr highlights the latest ombré trend taking blonde to the maximum. With summer on the horizon, she accentuates the blonde around the face, bringing out that sought after sun-kissed look and tops it off with big beach wave curls. Makeup artist Rachel Tadeuszow used a variety of browns and neutral eyeshadows to create a natural look. A shimmery pink blush was applied to the apples to maximize cheek definition, and matching pink shiny lip-gloss to get that flawless fresh look. This look is perfect for any occasion, including brides, and can be jazzed up with some winged out liner. Call Lash•ious at 890-5332 for your own expert lash application. Lashes; Tina Di Bartolo, Lash•ious Hair: Val Fehr, Skala on St Mary’s Makeup: Rachel Tadeuszow Model: Sarah Photography: Brent Peters
Summer Sizzle Eve, Soon & Bobbie-Joe from Society Salon attended the unveiling of additional Schwarzkopf colours to their existing line in Toronto at the Essential Looks Gala, which included a runway show, after show party and guest artist Kim Vo from Shear Genius. The colour featured here is one of the new deeper base reds with a swept five-minute lighting special effect towards the ends, with an additional red toning throughout on virgin dark blonde hair. Large rollers on lightly dampened hair finished the style. This look will lighten gradually over the summer and still look exceptional as the season changes, and can be maintained easily with ”Colour Save” products available at Society The Salon. Hair: Eve at Society The Salon Makeup: Shelby Fraser Photography: shelbyfraserphotography@gmail.com Model: Shelby Fraser
Softer, flowing styles As we enter formal season with graduations and weddings, it’s time to think about refreshing our view on hair styling. Traditional up-styles with perfectly coiffed, stiff sprayed locks with every hair in place take a back seat to softer, flowing styles with the incorporation of braids and twists. Men’s hair styling continues to take inspiration from the past, with the model featured here exhibiting a cool retro look. Looks on Corydon Avenue has recently celebrated their Grand Opening. This new, beautiful salon features the talents of different stylists not only for your next formal gathering, but also for your hot, new summer style. They also offer massage and aesthetic services to complete your salon experience. Hair: Marlee Swiss & Sherri VanSeggelen Makeup: Sherri VanSeggelen Models: Sherri VanSeggelen & Jef Edwards Photographer: John Johnston Salon: Looks Hair & Body 1-1800 Corydon Avenue 204 942 3351 204 478 7878
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Masterpieces in the Making When Michelangelo was asked how he achieved such an artistic marvel as David, he responded by telling that all he did was remove everything from the block of marble that was not part of the sculpture. Dr. Marni Wiseman and her colleagues, Dr. Jack Toole, Dr. Michael Sheps are following this artistry with their MediSpa Laser Skin Renewal Clinic and its CoolSculpting procedures that remove unwanted ‘stubborn’ fat and help people become the masterpieces they know they can be. CoolSculpting, or Cryolipolysis, is a recent advancement in cosmetic medical treatments that was pioneered in the US where it was first cleared by the FDA in 2010. Here in Canada, MediSpa at 205 Edmonton Street is a highly accredited Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic where they are building on this experience with CoolSculpting, and improving cosmetic appearance without the use of invasive surgeries or lengthy diet regimes.
Cryolipolysis and have noted the benefits. In most cases, reports have patients losing about 20 percent of their ‘stubborn’ fat on average.
time, people can come to MediSpa for some selective reductions that take only as much time as a single workout.”
“We have found that the problem areas don’t see a recurrence of this type of fat build-up once they are crystallized and the body has removed the cells. What’s left is a person’s natural body contour.”
No matter your body configuration or size, there is always room for some improvement. And like Michelangelo’s David, most of us could benefit by having a bit of something removed that is not part of our natural shape. CoolSculpting is an answer to the timeless challenges of beauty and aesthetics, where we strive to walk the planet as individual works of art. MediSpa helps you get there.
Certainly, there is no substitute for good nutrition and exercise to lose weight. But, says the doctor, “Sometimes the best exercise regimen is not enough and this is where CoolSculpting comes into play. Many of our patients tell us they have been working out hard to get rid of something like a small belly bulge, but it just won’t go. Rather than spend all that extra gym
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“Treatments last only about one hour per site and can be done at convenient times, like lunch breaks or after work in the early evening,” says Dr. Wiseman. She reports that the procedure achieves its goals by freezing and destroying fat cells in those areas that defy reduction. For some of us, no matter how many crunches, pool laps or squats we do, aspects of our body contour like muffin tops or love handles persist. CoolSculpting is proving to be the answer where clinicians crystallize fat cells through low temperature treatments, allowing the body’s normal processes to eliminate them over the course of a few months, leaving tummies, backs and thighs trimmer. “Once fat cells are crystallized they don’t return.” she says, noting that this allows her and her team to sculpt the body into a more cosmetically pleasing form. CoolSculpting is not for every person. According to Dr. Wiseman, the process starts with a free consultation at their downtown Winnipeg office where patients are assessed. “During consultation, people can meet the team and discuss a range of options. We recognize that CoolSculpting is a procedure that is not appropriate for everyone. For example, those people with large ‘beer bellies’ or internalized fat are not candidates, and we may advise a different solution,” she says, stating that CoolSculpting does not harm surrounding tissue and offers an approach that is largely free of discomfort. Positive media reports are growing on this treatment. For example, nationally syndicated television personalities such as Rachel Ray and Dr. Oz have each offered segments on
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Maryse: Floral print maxi dress from Chestnut Lane Boutique, floppy hat from Haberdashery
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Jon: Graphic feather T-Shirt, button down top and khaki pants from Moule, sneakers from European Shoe Shop
Maryse: pattern dress from Moule Jon: coral sweater, checkered dress shirt and dark denim jeans from Moule, dress shoes from European Shoe Shop Patio: Kenko Niwa
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Maryse: Floral dress from L & Via Fashion Boutique Jon: Cream collared T-shirt, light blue striped pant and brown belt from Moule, dress shoes from European Shoe Shop
Maryse: Blue maxi dress from Chestnut Lane Boutique, fedora from Haberdashery
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Easily add more whole fruits and vegetables to your menu with the Vitamix TurboBlend VS. The Vitamix makes the perfect green smoothie! Vita Health Fresh Market 6 Winnipeg locations to serve you! For a store near you, visit www.myvita.ca.
A reusable salad dryer bag from Trudeau made of super-absorbent high-density microfiber material that draws moisture away from salad and other vegetables while preventing exposure to circulating air. It will keep freshly washed produce dry and crisp for days.
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The space saving Chop N Clear polypropylene cutting board from Trudeau lets you chop and clear as you go, with integrated drawers that allow convenient transfer from countertop directly to the dish or pot. Built in drain channel redirects any liquids into drawers. Other great Trudeau kitchen gadgets include the Toss & Chop, with dual micro-serrated stainless steel blades that allow you to chop and toss foods directly into the bowl. Never needs sharpening! Trudeauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ergonomic Herb & Garden Snips feature an integrated herb stripper to quickly remove fresh herbs from tough stems. For Canadian retailers, visit: www.trudeau.ca 56 | STYLE MANITOBA | Summer 2013
Gather round the table with Trudeauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zenix dinnerware collection from the Volare line, featuring soft curved, organic lines with an unexpected sculptural quality. Highly shock, scratch and chip resistant, backed by a certified 10-year replacement warranty against scratches and fading. All pieces sold separately.
Thalia in sapphire by Empreinte, available in sizes up to an H cup. Leissa Lingerie St Vital Square, 26-845 Dakota St
Colourful stackable colanders from Trudeau come in 3 sizes, made of bamboo and melamine. Extremely resistant, dishwasher safe & easy to store.
Unique laser cut, white glossed polycarbonate shade makes The Astro by Eurofase a unique piece in any space. Available at Total Lighting 347 William Avenue www.totallightingsales.ca
Solid Canadian Wormy Maple cocktail and end tables. Real wood, solid value. Custom sizing available. (Just in case you need a bigger dancing surface!) Faveriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wood Furniture 625 Wall Street faveriswoodfurniture.com
FABFINDS A collection of handcrafted ceramic planters in a sandy finish from the Vietnamese artisan group Vilaco (Viet Lam). Items featured are Fair Trade products, providing vital income to artisans from more than 30 countries & work for nearly 60,000 people around the world. Ten Thousand Villages, 2 locations: 134 Plaza Drive & 10-963 Henderson Hwy. www.tenthousandvillages.ca
Get your summer look on with stylish frames and sunglasses from Hakim Optical. Visit www.hakimoptical.ca for a location near you.
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Jump For Joy Winnipeg businessman, doctor, and parent Arnold Cohn is putting a fresh bounce and spin on the city’s entertainment scene with his new Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park. Located at the corner of McCreary Road and McGillivray Blvd opposite Fort Whyte Nature Centre, the new facility offers 26,000 square feet of allage activity that will have people of all ages springing their way to fun and fitness. Indeed, bouncing has never been more fun. Says Cohn, “It all started with a family trip to Minneapolis and an afternoon at the Sky Zone Park there. It was lively and everyone including the staff was having a great time. We asked ourselves why Winnipeg didn’t have a place like this. What we saw was a state-of-the-art activity centre that was clean and comfortable. The jumpers on the courts were closely monitored by staff with a fun focused professional attitude that kept the excitement flowing. This was a
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place where you could really let go in a welldesigned safe environment,” he says, adding that the experience made up his mind to obtain the rights to a Winnipeg Sky Zone and get working on the details. The newly constructed centre will open this summer at the south-end Winnipeg site and will be the 40th in North America. Born from the vision of US entrepreneur Rick Platt, who developed the concept for a unique brand of professional sport entertainment, Sky Zone came about after non-pros like local Las Vegas skateboarders and others wanted to use the facility just for its bounceability. Platt saw the demand grow and his indoor trampoline park concept took flight. That was 2004. In August, Cohn will open Canada’s fourth Sky Zone. “The Park consists of several high-end trampoline courts, with an array of trampolines
placed horizontally and surrounded by trampolines placed at angles that serve as the court’s walls,” says Cohn, reporting that trampolines will be interconnected and that guests will be required to wear specially designed socks that will provide better grip for jumping. “The socks will be available for purchase at Sky Zone and can be re-used thereafter.” Sky Zone will offer numerous activities, such as open jump time for walk-in guests, 3-D Dodgeball for tournaments and leagues, SkyRobics (Sky Zone’s unique take on aerobics) fitness classes, high performance cross training, birthday party packages, group events and corporate team building outings, summer camp programs and more.
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“One hour of SkyRobics can help you burn up to 1000 calories per session. Studies have shown that bouncing may feel easier and more pleasurable than other forms of cardiovascular exercise. Other benefits include improved balance, core strengthening, enhanced coordination and better performance in sports that require multi directional movement. There is truly something for everyone at Sky Zone,” says Cohn, commenting that the facility will accommodate up to 130 guests at any given time. “We will also offer an online ticket purchase service through our website that will guarantee guests a spot to jump at their desired time. This will avoid the disappointment of showing up and having to wait for an open trampoline.”
Costs are well in line with other types of family entertainment, with a half-hour activity running around $10. Fifteen dollars gets you an hour on the courts and $20 will deliver an all you can bounce package that lasts an exhausting two hours. Getting kids to sleep at bedtime will never be easier. For those who just want to sit back and watch the action, Winnipeg’s new Sky Zone will also offer a parent lounge. According to Cohn, the lounge will provide free WiFi and daily newspapers. As well, guests can access a wide range of refreshments at the food and beverage area. “We will have many of the traditional treats that people have come to expect from concession stands, but we are taking good health into account as well,” he says, noting there will be a strong focus on fresh items for those who enjoy healthy eating.
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In this day and age, when children and adults alike are much too focused on electronic devices, Sky Zone takes physical activity to new heights. Getting active has never been more fun. Construction on the facility, just 2 kilometers from McGillivray and Kenaston, is quickly nearing completion and Cohn expects to open in mid August. Initial feedback has been huge with more than 100,000 visits to www. facebook.com/skyzonewinnipeg since they set up the site a few months ago. For more information take a peak at the website www.skyzone.com/winnipeg and get ready to jump in to the Sky Zone!
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legendary trip By Carly Peters
Whether you’re looking for a weeklong getaway or quick weekend trip, summer is the ideal time to experience “legendary” North Dakota. From wagon train rides and ranches to world-class fishing; from mountain biking to the majestic beauty of Theodore Roosevelt National Park or the Missouri River route of explorers Lewis and Clark, there is an adventure for everyone. Need it narrowed down? Here are 15 celebrated things to experience in North Dakota.
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Medora is one of the most popular attractions in the state, thanks to the Medora Musical. This nightly summer musical celebrates the region’s Wild West days and
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includes a tribute to Theodore Roosevelt. The Cowboy Hall of Fame is a must-see and the Chateau de Mores, a historic home built by the Marquis de Mores in 1883, has a new visitor center. If time allows, ride a horse or bike or take a hike on the Maah Daah Hey Trail. This 96-mile single track has been deemed an epic ride and will challenge some of the most skilled bikers while offering breathtaking views of North Dakota’s Badlands.
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park has two units near Medora and Watford City. See the wildlife and shoot the buffalo (with your camera, of course). Painted Canyon Visitor Center on I-94 or the visitor centers at the
park entrance of the north or south units are good, quick stops.
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View some of the most unique bird species on the planet at one of the 63 national wildlife refuges. Audubon National Wildlife Refuge near the Garrison Dam in central North Dakota is a must-stop to check out the visitor center.
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Kayak the Pembina River and take in the beauty of the Pembina Gorge in northeast North Dakota. While there, check out the state museum in Pembina at North Dakota’s first settlement.
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See the three rare albino buffalo at the National Buffalo Museum in Jamestown and take a picture with “Dakota Thunder” on the hill.
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Between October and March, take in a University of North Dakota hockey game at “The Ralph” in Grand Forks. The marble floors and leather seats help make the $104 million Ralph Engelstad Arena one of the finest of its kind in the world. There are 2,200 logos throughout the complex. While in Grand Forks, check out the vibrant downtown used for weekly events.
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Travel to the International Peace Garden where you can have one foot in America and one in Canada.
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See where Lewis and Clark met Sakakawea at Knife River Indian Villages at Stanton. The explorers stayed for a winter at Fort Mandan near Washburn. Visit the fort and the newly expanded Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
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Take the triple challenge and golf three top-rated courses - Bully Pulpit in Medora, Hawktree in Bismarck and The Links of North Dakota near Williston.
Sulllys Hill National Game Preserve in Devils Lake Dakota Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson Pioneer Trails Regional Museum in Bowman Long X Visitor Center in Watford City Pembina State Museum at Pembina Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton
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Major Events to Consider: Motorcycle Ride-In, Cavalier – June
14-15 North Dakota State Fair, Minot – July 19-27 Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration, Mountain – August 2-4 United Tribes International Powwow, Bismarck
– September 5-8 Norsk Hostfest, Minot – October 2-6
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See the big stuff. Check out the sculptures along the Enchanted Highway from Regent to Gladstone, visit Salem Sue at New Salem to see the world’s largest Holstein cow, or set sights on Dakota Thunder in Jamestown, the world’s largest buffalo. North Dakota invites Manitobans to cross the border and experience the uncrowded attractions, safe travel, clean air, affordable rates and the hospitality of its friendly people.
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There are 13 state parks offering unique recreation. Take a scenic drive to Fort Ransom State Park along the scenic Sheyenne River Valley. Little Missouri State Park is geared toward horseback riders who travel with their horses. Badland Trail Rides offers guided trail rides (on their horses) and rustic cabins with unbelievable views. Cross Ranch State Park offers year-round activities that include cross-country skiing and yurts for winter lodging.
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There are over 50 state historic sites across the state. Some trip-worthy ones: the State Museum in the North Dakota Heritage Center, which is currently under expansion. The first gallery is set to open Sept. 1, 2013; Fort Abercrombie and Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site.
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Hot Living Manitoba homeowners are increasingly drawn to adding outdoor spaces and outfitting them with indoor quality and aesthetics for both entertaining and recreation. Top of the list are outdoor fireplaces and pits, which are functional pieces of art. If you crave the extraordinary, appreciate clever technology, and care for the environment, then EcoSmart’s collection of versatile and awardwinning bioethanol fireplaces are the perfect choice for you. EcoSmart Fire is much more than a flicker of an ingenious idea. It’s a compelling reality. From handcrafted freestanding pieces of “fire” furniture, to grates for traditional fireplace conversion, through to firebox inserts for builtin custom designs and burner kits for bespoke settings - EcoSmart Fire offers a complete collection of versatile and award-winning fireplace solutions that make having an open flame incredibly easy - whatever the setting. Versatile and portable bioethanol outdoor fireplaces create a unique ambience for gardens, courtyards, terraces, patios, pool decks, outdoor - and indoor - entertainment areas, responsibly. Made from toughened glass and weather resistant materials, EcoSmart Fires add a touch of class to your outdoor space. From STIX, Barcelona-based designer Hiroshi Tsundoa’s contemporary twist on the traditional campfire, to the MIX Fire Bowls, which blend the simplicity of an outdoor fire pit with classic
contemporary luxury, offer a unique outdoor ambience at the same time as being good for the environment. EcoSmart Fireplaces are fuelled by bioethanol, a renewable liquid fuel produced from agricultural by-products, which burns clean no smoke, no sparks, no fuss. The combustion of bioethanol produces Heat Steam and Carbon Dioxide. The fact that EcoSmart Fireplaces do not need a flue or chimney means that the heat generated during combustion isn’t lost up the chimney - this makes them a more efficient and surprisingly effective fireplace solution while offering the ultimate in fire design simplicity and flexibility. Bioethanol also creates a beautiful, lively, dancing orange flame that is simply mesmerizing. For Space Sake is the proud dealer of EcoSmart fireplaces. The STIX and the Ghost, two fireplaces from the Designer Range, along with the MIX fire bowls and the Lighthouse in three various sizes are presently on display in the store located at 1824 Grant at Centennial. To view the entire collection, go to www. ecosmartfire.com.
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Excellent work also requires excellent product. Hardscapes is proud to carry Barkman Concrete’s lines of pavers that offer countless designs, sizes, colours, and patterns.
“You are certainly not limited in what you choose,” explains Loeppky. “We love giving people the foundation to create their own style.”
Passion in Pavers Unlike a big box store, or harried landscaper, Hardscapes Inc.’s niche is just that - hardscapes. The company focuses solely on patios, driveways, walls and walks with an undeniable passion for creating innovative, quality surfaces coupled with superior customer service that stems from two decades of industry experience. Many customers have a strong idea about what they want their hardscape to look like, and Doug Loeppky, owner of Hardscapes Inc. and client’s single point of contact, really “hears their heart” in order to create the best design to meet their dreams. “There is always a story or vision as to why it’s important for them to create this space,” states Loeppky. “What has gotten them to that point that they want to invest in their yard?” Whether it’s wanting a small space for enjoying a cup of tea and reading, or a large area for hosting barbecues and gatherings, Hardscapes’ work is done to ensure the space is low maintenance, long-lasting, and is seen as a great investment. “Everything we do, whether it’s a patio or retaining wall, is done with excellence. Our quality installation ensures we won’t have to come back.”
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outdoorl i v i ng Hot Days, Warm Nights When the summer sun goes down, you don’t have to go inside. The added warmth and ambience of a wood burning fireplace, or sleek natural gas option, can extend your outdoor enjoyment well into the evening. Bola by Marquis, a made-in-Manitoba product, is the perfect way to enhance the enjoyment of any outdoor space. Ideally suited for use on a wood deck or patio, the Bola, featured here, comes complete with choice of lava rocks, decorative ember glass in four colours, or decorative stones in shades of gray, and is fuelled by either natural gas or propane. The concrete fire bowl is available in textured black or smooth grey to match any exterior décor. The linear trend continues this season, even outside, with Napoleon’s transparent outdoor fireplace. While it can act as a deck partition, the bold flame can still be enjoyed from all angles and sides. Keeping with the modern, metal mode, Classic Fireplaces also offers sleek stainless steel fire tables, with a granite-like top, or bronzed
rubbed metal tables with slate top. Interior burning options include lava rocks, logs or glass.
Classic Fireplaces offers numerous other patio heaters, wood burning fire pits, barbecues, and water features in various styles and sizes at their showroom in St. Boniface.
overgrown areas. They are also considered zero maintenance, offering, if run for 24 hours a day, a lifespan of six to eight years, while drawing a very low wattage, saving on energy costs.
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Light Up Your Outdoor Life Playing with light and shadow makes for great photographs, adding depth and dimension to otherwise flat objects. So too can properly placed landscape lighting. “Less is more when you are creating landscape lighting,” states Simon Simkin of Super-Lite Lighting Limited. “If you light all the plant beds and all the paths, you might as well just put a flood light on top of your house. You define the light with dark. Shadow gives a depth of perception.” Super-Lite offers a wide range of products to create lit exterior “art.” Path or spread lights, like the Kichler ones seen here, are ideal to illuminate paths or beds; step and bench lights are linear embedded sources, offered in different sizes and colours; accent lighting, like flood lights, are used to highlight trees, or up walls; and finally, water lights, for ponds and water features. While incandescent and halogen lights are available, it’s LED varieties that are brightening up landscapes. Unlike the other sources, LED lights don’t run hot, minimizing the risk of igniting dry plant sources, or burning
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Escape By Carly Peters Photography: Mike Sanders Creating the ultimate summer family fun zone with new pools, hot tubs, swim spas, barbecues and outdoor accessories. This winter was long, so now that the sun is getting hotter, it’s time to take full advantage of outdoor fun. Creating the ultimate family fun zone is simple with a complete range of products from Krevco Lifestyles. Hot on the heels of their seventh consecutive Consumer Choice Award, Krevco Lifestyles is prepping for a busy summer having sourced the best backyard products, as well as offering some great value added specials. Customers can now collect AIR MILES reward miles on pool and hot tub purchases, including chemicals, accessories, and service calls. If you’re looking to jump in feet first for a new pool build, Krevco can help you earn Air Miles reward miles of up to a 1,000 miles on your booking. “We’re the only ones in the city with this reward program,” states Don Carson, President and CEO of Krevco Lifestyles. “You can collect AIR MILES Reward Miles while we create your summer escape, then be able to fly away in the winter.” Krevco’s pool construction team is known as the best in the city, winning the Consumer Choice Award for Best Pool Builders for the seventh year in row. Carson can attest to this firsthand, having redone his entire backyard last season, complete with an upgraded in-ground pool with jets, waterfall, waterslide, and stamped concrete. “Our Renu-a-pool division can add new steps, auto covers, waterfalls, and a new liner to your existing pool, or create a backyard escape with a new in-ground pool design,” he states. “Whatever you can dream, we can create.”
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Building a custom outdoor kitchen centered around a great barbecue island is a “gotta have” the company would love to do for you. The one shown in Carson’s own backyard is easy with Krevco Lifestyles’ full product line-up and their in-house design team. Kick back with some deep cushion, wicker furniture that emulates the comfort of indoor seating, before enjoying a great meal cooked on one of the company’s numerous barbecue offerings. One of Carson’s favourites is the Primo Grill & Smoker. The natural wood charcoal “lumps” and ceramic design create even heating across the entire surface of the grill and keeps the hot air inside, trapping the juices and flavour of the meat, giving it a smoky, traditional barbecue taste. Other features include a cast iron chimney cap, easy to read thermometer, reversible cooking grates, stainless steel lower vent door and ceramic shoes. Krevco Lifestyles is also the only local marketer of Saber Grills, the number one grill in the $1,000-$2,000 category. Every Saber Grill uses their patented infrared technology, which generates 100 percent infrared heat. Radiant heat, unlike convection heat used by traditional gas grills, directly cooks your food. Convection cooking relies on hot, dry air and radically reduces food’s natural moisture content. Saber’s patented infrared cooking system directs airflow away from the cooking surface, locking the food’s natural moisture, producing moister, juicy results. Additionally, this technology reduces gas consumption by 30 percent, allowing users to cook faster with fewer BTUs. The system also features a “zonal” cooking system, allowing users to cook at different temperatures on one unit. So now you can enjoy perfectly cooked steak and shrimp side-by-side, at the same time. Krevco Lifestyles offers, overall, five barbecue systems and associated accessories to make anyone a gourmet barbecue master in their own backyard. Finally, soak your cares away in the perfect hot tub or spa. Krevco Lifestyles offers a complete hot tub and spa shopping experience in-store and online to help outfit the right hot tub and spa for your needs and price point. Whether it is for therapy or family relaxation, Krevco Lifestyles proudly carries hot tubs and spas from top name brands such as Master Spas® Clarity, Healthy Living, Strong Spas, and South Pacific Spas. For the client who wants to get a little physical activity in along with their relaxation, a swim spa is the ultimate in both. Krevco Lifestyles is proud to provide Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spas, designed by Michael Phelps and his coach Bob Bowman for both physical and therapeutic purposes. Unlike other swim spas that contain hard currents, Michael Phelps swim spas feature a wide, deeper current making a smoother swimming experience. Finally, with over 75 combined years of fireplace expertise on staff, Krevco’s Embers fireplace division can satisfy your wood, gas, and electric fireplace needs for the cool summer nights. Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 71
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Barkman’s most popular retaining wall stones), it can act as a space divider or as a feature in one area, or just as easily be incorporated into an existing space.
More recently, the Manitoba-based company’s popular line of precast concrete landscape kits have allowed homeowners to further enhance their outdoor spaces with firepits, waterfalls and other features.
Like all Barkman kits, these latest products are easy to assemble and come with instructional booklets, DVD guides and even a landscape design plan to guide clients through the installation process. “Unlike a custom-made product, there are no masonry or specialized skills required to put a kit together,” Dufault says, noting that retaining wall adhesive is included in all kits for added peace of mind.
This year, do-it-yourselfers will have several fresh and exciting options to bring new meaning to the term “backyard retreat.” Reception to these three new landscape kit products – a pizza oven, full outdoor fireplace and curved bar - has been “phenomenal,” says Barkman landscape product designer Dan Dufault.
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“The key is to make an impact and bring a benefit to the space without overwhelming it,” Dufault explains. “For each kit, we stitched together a contemporary modern look with accent components, like the fireplace roof and the glass fibre reinforced concrete curved bar countertop. At the same time, we also maintained a rustic look with the tumbled stone. That way, these kits will fit into an established or a new yard equally well.” “We’re really focused on treating backyards as another room; a seamless addition to the home.”
While function was a key consideration, style was definitely not overlooked.
“We focused on the value-added aspect of our kits, how to make them user-friendly while incorporating increasingly complex elements,” Dufault says. For example, extensive research and development ensures the high calibre nature of the fireplace unit so it withstands high temperatures. Silicone gaskets in both the fireplace and pizza oven help prevent smoke leakage. The curved bar, meanwhile, is assembled in seamless pieces so it fits together simply. All kits are modular - intended to be standalone units or integrated into a fully configured outdoor entertaining area. The curved bar kit is a prime example of this versatility. Made of Quarry stone (one of Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 73
A growing reputation for excellence By Leigh Patterson
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brings to Kindret Landscaping the same brand of knowledge and work ethic demonstrated by his father and grandfather. “Success starts with building a strong core team of people that bring value and skills to the company,” says Kindret, a Certified Professional Landscaper. For Kindret, that core includes landscape designer Jay Alarcio and field manager Ternell Luhowy. “I believe that a landscape is a reflection of the client,” Alarcio
says. He talks extensively with clients to determine their needs and goals, does onsite measurements to gain an understanding of the property and problems to be addressed, then draws up site plans and provides conceptual “after” photos so the client can better visualize what their yard will look like when the job is done. “We also consult on issues like drainage,” Alarcio notes. “Landscape design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about function as well.” Once a project gets underway, Luhowy manages onsite crews to maintain quality control and be available to answer clients’ questions. A Greenspace Management grad from Red River College, Luhowy says “attention to detail and being attentive to clients’ needs” are two of Kindret Landscaping’s strengths. “We take the time to do things right,” he adds. The team’s individual skills have collectively garnered Kindret Landscaping a number of awards. This includes a 2012 Landscape Manitoba Award of Excellence in both the over and under $15,000 maintenance category for its work
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at a multi-residential complex on 75, 77, 79 Swindon Way and 85 Swindon Way. Kindret Landscaping also won in the under $15,000 category for landscaping of a completely renovated condominium complex on 892 Grosvenor Avenue. This project was designed and built to enhance the new façade and create a welcoming yard for residents and their guests. After building up the foundation around the perimeter of the building, crushed black granite was added on top, punctuated with plantings of vibrant green junipers.
Dark brown mulch in the front and side yards frame the complex, while “Miss Kim” lilac bushes were planted on either side of the front sidewalk. “These bloom in the spring and help establish and define the front pathway,” Kindret says. Larger stones were included near downspouts to effectively drain water away from the foundation. The result is a low-maintenance, eye-catching landscape that seamlessly replicates and anchors the building. From small residential designbuild to full scale commercial landscaping, “we are well-equipped to tackle any landscaping project,” Kindret says, noting the company has access to a wide network of subtrades and contractors. As a Landscape Industry Certified company, Kindret Landscaping is dedicated to improving industry
standards through learning and continued commitment to customers. “We all strive to continue learning,” Kindret says. “For example, we’re big on safety, so we are all in the COR ™ (Certification of Recognition) program.” COR™ verifies a safety and health program that meets national standards. Whether it’s a complete renovation of an older yard or a new residential client, Kindret says his talented and close-knit team uses their varied expertise “to ensure the homeowner sees value and is happy with the work that we do.” “Ultimately for our clients we focus on functionality, enhanced curb appeal and increased property values,” Kindret says. “Great landscaping is a cost effective way to achieve these goals.”
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Going Swimmingly Well By Carly Peters Don’t let the dreams of a pool float away because the permits, installation, and price may seem daunting. As the fastest growing pool company in the province, as well as being one of the most experienced, Samson Pools offers customers a swimmingly easy approach. Beginning with an in-home consultation, clients discuss their needs, their budget, and desired design elements with the company, and in the end receive an onsite quote for the pool, a rare offering from most installers. Samson Pools will then apply for the needed building permits on the homeowners’ behalf.
done, and to ensure the highest quality of workmanship,” states Kreviazuk, adding that their team of installers have worked together season after season, and carry the same level of commitment to quality as the two owners. It’s quite obvious clients are extremely happy with the job Samson Pools does, as 80 to 85 percent of the company’s business comes from referrals. They also seem to come from knowing the family name, and the quality it stands for.
“We have clients say ‘your dad [Sam Kreviazuk who has had over 45 years of experience building pools in Manitoba] built my parents’ pool,’ so they come to us to get theirs,” he says. As the company continues to grow, which includes adding a new 10,000-square-foot warehouse for equipment and supplies, the commitment from the two partners and their team is unchanging.
From start to finish, dependent on the weather, Samson Pools’ installation process takes approximately one week. The pool kit comes swim ready with a pump, cartridge filters, efficient natural gas heater, and an ultra-violet light system killing 99.9 percent of all bacteria and germs, all set in place for clean, clear water as soon as it’s up and running. Along with the stress-free installation process, the fact both Jonathan Kreviazuk and Blair Irwin, owners of Samson Pools, are onsite during the project speaks to their level of quality and commitment. “We are the only company with a real handson approach. From doing the selling to being onsite, we’re there to make sure there is no miscommunication on what’s being
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Bold plan, signature look By Leigh Patterson A yard can be a blank canvas beckoning with potential; at the same time, it can challenge creativity. Confidence and expertise are key. That’s why the owners of this stately Wellington Crescent estate entrusted 3 Seasons Landscaping shortly after they purchased this riverside property and set out to build their dream home on the site.
naturalized towards the back,” Weinberg explains. Generally speaking, the homeowners gave creative carte blanche to 3 Seasons, listening to and accepting their suggestions and additions. One of the key requirements for the front yard
was a circular driveway with ample parking. 3 Seasons came up with a well-received alternative to the requested standard circular drive with a looped driveway resembling a backwards “P”. “It still functions as a circular drive, but allows for much more lawn, shrub, perennial garden… and greater curb appeal,” Weinberg says.
The award-winning design build company delivered with a multi-phased, thoughtful plan that factored in all the elements the homeowners desired, all while complementing the home and the surrounding historic neighbourhood.
Mature trees beautifully frame the front of the home. Moving towards the street, the trees give way to shrubs like ninebark, barberry and lilac before culminating in perennials, with mass plantings of sedum, daylilies and a variety of ornamental grasses.
“We were invited in while the house plan was in its conceptual stage and started working on the landscape design,” says 3 Seasons owner Gary Weinberg.
The backyard posed a number of challenges, including inadequate drainage, grading issues and the homeowners’ request that all existing mature trees remain and be protected.
The homeowners’ wish list included extensive gardens, a new pool, entertainment areas, an outdoor kitchen and a dining area. They wanted their landscaping to reflect their new home: regal and spacious, yet comfortable and inviting.
The 3 Seasons team excavated and properly regraded the yard, then incorporated paved decking, steps and retaining walls to account for height changes between the home, pool and entertaining areas and the gardens beyond. A formal raised terrace leads down to a sprawling pool deck of precast travertine slabs mortared onto a poured concrete deck. Low hedges and
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raised annual planters wrapping around the pool and terrace provide a sense of separation from the other more intimate entertaining spaces. A raised Roman stone walkway leads to the dining and outdoor kitchen areas, anchored by the same materials found in the pool area. Injecting visual warmth and texture is a composite deck that encircles a raised planter before forming a boardwalk that continues along the side of the home. The kitchen area, complete with fridge and gas BBQ, is a room unto itself, housed within a custom-made pergola that mirrors the home’s geometric lines and Tyndall stone foundation. A flagstone path starts the progression to the naturalized area beyond. Here, a natural crushed stone pathway meanders through a sprawling shaded garden with shrubs and perennials like
hydrangea, ligularia, hosta and ferns. A verdant backdrop to the dining space, this garden area acts as a natural privacy screen. 3 Seasons installed lighting to highlight several mature trees, as well as along the pathways and stairs for safety. Staged over two summers, this 2012 Landscape Manitoba Award of Excellence winning yard began as a blank slate; a solid plan helped it come to fruition. “I always suggest creating a master plan that can always be divided into phases that meet your budget,” Weinberg says. A balance of landscape and architecture, this yard is a showpiece property the owners love and proudly share with their guests. They’ve hired 3 Seasons to maintain it as it matures and grows. Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 79
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J&D Penner has become the EasyTurf representative for Manitoba. EasyTurf is a Field Turf brand, the same company that made the turf that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers installed in their new Investors Group Field. EasyTurf is a great solution for all residential landscape applications - from small dog runs, to professional artificial putting greens, and complete yard replacements. “This synthetic grass is not what you’d expect,” states Jonathan Penner, manager of the J&D Penner recreation division. “Unlike past turf products, this matches the look and feel of real grass. It won’t discolour from animal waste, it’s ideal for shaded areas where the grass won’t grow, saves on water and other maintenance costs…no more mowing.” Penner is so convinced, that this summer he intends to lay down EasyTurf in his own backyard.
If you’ve taken your kids to the Nature’s Playground at Assiniboine Park, or strolled through Variety Heritage Adventure Park at The Forks, you’ve walked on a J&D Penner rubber surfacing project. J&D Penner exclusively represents and installs Playtop Safer Surfacing, an impact-absorbing play surface made of bonded rubber granules. Utilized for beneath play structures, the material is also ideal for sidewalk resurfacing, pool deck applications and steps, offering a no-slip surface, and superior drainage. Available in any colour or custom blend, the surface can add a unique look to landscapes while adding an element of safety. Anyone interested in finding out more can head over to J&D Penner on McGillivray and check out the displays and samples of all the products they install and sell. Estimates are always free.
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From its warm and inviting entertaining area, to its abundant shrubs and trees, this large yard has the perfect balance of natural beauty and flawless finishes that make it a showpiece property. Designed and installed by Silver Stone Landscaping, the yard’s good looks are enjoyed almost as much by the neighbours as the owners. “We started planning this yard in November 2011, and worked with the homeowners from start to finish to ensure they got the yard they wanted for their young family,” says Silver Stone owner Kyle Thibeault. “There was a mutual sharing of ideas to make it come to life.” The home and property, located in the newer Kingswood South community near La Salle and backing onto a golf course, came with a number of considerations. These included privacy, as well as low maintenance foliage and extensive hardscaping. Silver Stone landscaped the entire grounds, including the front yard, starting from scratch. This meant essentially sculpting and moulding the yard, creating hills and berms to add visual interest in an otherwise flat landscape. In addition, Silver Stone added a driveway extension to the front yard. Black granite boulders were hauled in and placed throughout the yard to add texture and height. Manitoba-sourced “Falcon Beach” decorative stone in shades of black, pink and rust was used in various beds to anchor plantings of shrubs, trees and hardy perennials.
“The homeowners had an extensive list of plants they wanted incorporated,” Thibeault says. “We planted shrubs and trees that exhibited lots of colour at different times throughout the year, such as trees that flowered in the spring and others with vibrant leaf colour in the fall.” A large area was kept grassed to accommodate a children’s play structure, and to keep the overall open look and feel of the yard and surrounding neighbourhood. To preserve the view of the golf course from the house, but at the same time provide privacy and prevent errant golf balls from entering the yard, the Silver Stone team came up with the ideal solution: a stand of Dakota Pinnacle birch trees and spruce trees incorporated around the yard’s perimeter. This hardy birch, with its spire-like growth habit, has glorious fall colour that contrasts beautifully with the dark green spruce. Combined, the trees provide a functional natural screen and a stunning backdrop, particularly when enjoying the yard’s pièce de la résistance: the entertaining area.
Built off the deck leading from the rear of the home, this was designed as a contemporary outdoor extension of the indoor living space. A Barkman Roman paver circle kit was installed to define the central courtyard, which was then graced with an attractive custom made fire bowl. Silver Stone built raised planters of Barkman “Pisa II” stone to further distinguish this area. The planters were filled with black mulch and planted with a variety of low growing shrubs to add a further level of privacy. “A custom lighting system was incorporated into the planters so that the whole space can be enjoyed into the evening hours,” Thibeault notes. “It’s breathtaking at night.” Completed last summer, the yard is a true reflection of the homeowners’ family-centred lifestyle. As with all Silver Stone Landscaping projects, Thibeault says, the clients were engaged from the start. “They were part of it every step of the way.”
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Winnipeg’s Bridgwater community continues to grow. Located amid maturing development in the city’s south end between Waverley St and Kenaston Blvd, the neighbourhood has stood out as a leader among the most popular new housing sectors in the city. Now work continues on new areas beyond the initial project, Bridgwater Forest. Under development are Bridgwater Lakes, Bridgwater Centre and Bridgwater Trails, all developments that each brings unique aspects to the market. Describing the community, Dwayne Rewniak, Director of Land Development with Manitoba Housing and Community Development, the organization behind Bridgwater, says they looked for an overall vision that went outside the mould of the typical new suburban neighbourhood. “Bridgwater is all about creating the right mix of housing and density, having homes with an emphasis on traditional designs, and getting people outside with easier access to pathways and destinations,” says Rewniak. At Bridgwater Forest, residents are blessed with 25 acres of mature trees that create a wonderful canopy and atmosphere for the neighbourhood. In Bridgwater Lakes, there are three bodies of water that provide lovely amenity lots and large natural elements to the overall design. Bridgwater Trails is the third residential community under plan, and like its name implies, it offers a mass of trails and pathways that combine and intersect with a total Bridgwater network of 30 kilometers of bike and hiking trails, and 50 kilometers of dedicated sidewalks. Bridgwater Centre is the heart of the community, where retail, office
and business uses will be blended with multi family residences in a continuation of Bridgwater’s neo-traditional design style. According to Rewniak, the neo traditional architecture is certainly an aspect that visually spans the communities. Another element that offers continuity is the ‘visitable’ designs builders are making available in some 50 percent of all homes in Bridgwater Lakes and Bridgwater Trails. These visitable residences are planned to accommodate the needs of those with mobility issues and permit a greater degree of aging in place. Here, homes feature easier access to street grade, and larger doorways and hallways for those who may be utilizing wheelchairs to get around. Main floors also offer full bathrooms to make life less daunting for seniors and others who are not fond of stairs. Currently Bridgwater Lakes is progressing well with 200 homes already occupied and hundreds more under construction. Once complete, the neighbourhood will offer 1190 lots and homes from 20 of the province’s top builders. In fact, the builders have been busy constructing 25 showhomes to highlight Phase II of Bridgwater Lakes that will open this September. Here, Rewniak notes that they are also now in the midst of providing all the services in Phase III and IV of the neighbourhood. Bridgwater Trails is the third residential neighbourhood in the plan. The developer received approval to get this section under way in 2012, and the first phase is now being serviced. “Expect lots to become available later in 2013,” says Rewniak. He reports that the idea in
Bridgwater Trails is ‘walkability,’ thanks to a myriad of pathways in the section. There is also connectivity built in to the trail system to the other Bridgwater communities, the City’s Active Transportation Network and easy access to the coming retail components of Bridgwater Centre. Bridgwater Centre stands out as an opportunity to create something fresh and new within the Winnipeg housing market. This section is just getting underway and servicing is expected to be complete by year’s end. The area features a focus on walkable living with pedestrian oriented streetscapes, as well as mixed-use blends of retail shops, offices and multi family residences. The ‘town site’ is 75 acres and will provide as many as 1000 units dedicated to multi family residences. “We looked widely for best practices in new home developments of this kind. What we discovered we adapted to Manitoba,” says Rewniak, commenting that they will take much from neighbourhoods like Osborne Village and build a town centre that will be at once familiar and new to Winnipeggers considering a new home in the Bridgwater neighbourhood. “We have strived to create a complete community on these lands. Our approach has earned us the approval of homebuyers who have purchased properties at such a rate that we are running far ahead of schedule. This shows that factors such as visitable housing, mixed use developments, and plans that get people out of their homes and onto neighbourhood trails and pathways are what people want and healthy communities need.”
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to acreages that can host up to 200 feet of forest on site. Working with several high-quality homebuilders, the development’s homes feature natural elements, such as exterior stonework, and distinctive amenities to create an upscale residence in an enclave community of its own. With only two phases left to develop, the company plans to begin sewer and roadwork on Pinehurst Way, offering up building permits in mid-August. There are 20 lots to choose from ranging in size from 90 to 100 feet wide and 140 to 210 feet deep.
With the growth of La Salle, the demand for programs in sports and recreation has increased, and the town will soon boast a new community centre, along with existing amenities such as restaurants, a K-8 school, baseball diamonds and hockey rinks, snowmobiling out your back door, fishing, and boating on the La Salle River, offering a desirable place to live and to raise a family. Visit the company’s website at www. kingswoodsouth.com to learn more about this exciting development.
Living Large From the moment you step onto the property at 58 Silver Sage Crescent with its 2,029 squarefoot walkout bungalow, you can see everything is grander, states Hal McLean from Gino’s Homes - from the 90-foot driveway that leads up to the triple side entrance garage, to the extra wide front step, to the double glass door entry. Upon entering the extra large foyer with its 11-foot ceiling, you are greeted by a closet with eight-foot, solid maple sliding doors, and a double-sided fireplace, which serves as a divider from the great room. Moving through the great room, which has a south facing exposure, the kitchen’s 15-foot island, with extra deep prep sink, thermofoil cabinets, and Quartz countertop, invites you to pull up a seat. The space also features a bay windowed eating nook, corner pantry, and engineered maple hardwood throughout. The main floor features three bedrooms. The 13 x 12 foot master suite has its own side of the house, offering an ensuite with deep soaker tub, Quartz countertops, and large, organized
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Bella’s D-Condo Journal Monday June 15, 2015 Awoke early to walk over to morning Yoga before riding the bike to work on Broadway. Love the sunlit rooms of my new condo. Thanks to the full wall of windows on my south facing apartment, the morning view really sets up my day. Got home quickly after work. Big difference to not have to face traffic and a long drive. I’m so relaxed after the short bike ride. Going to the Jazz Festival in the Exchange tonight with Jason, and have to get dinner together fast. Glad I picked up some take-out from that little Italian place around the corner. I think I’ll sit on the terrace and eat my fettuccini with chopsticks. Tuesday June 16, 2015 Jason and I walked home last night from the concert. I love the tree-lined streets. It’s like living in a forest in the middle of downtown. We sat on the terrace looking across the river to Osborne Village. Jason made cocktails in the kitchen. He raves about the state-of-the art stainless steel appliances and the beautiful quartz countertops. I tell him the condo designers seemed to think of everything and my move-in was so simple. He tells me I’m beautiful. I woke up to the smell of espresso coffee and the sunny view of treetops along the river. Jason wants me to take the day off and stroll with him to the Forks along the Riverwalk. I was amazed when I discovered the trail is attached to a walkway from the property. Wednesday June 17, 2015 Glad we stayed in last night. The weather really turned ugly. The fabulous interior design makes it easy to just hang out at home. It’s so comfortable on the eyes. I heard the design was done by that guy Mike Niven that does all those amazing hotel interiors in Toronto. Jason says he’s happy to just sit looking out the windows from inside the huge living room and listen to some of the music we picked up at the Festival. I’m glad the
neighbours can’t hear him play the stereo. The walls are all concrete and steel, and those gorgeous hardwoods really soak up the sound. With all the windows closed, we can’t even hear the crazy wind outside. Wow, it’s really blowing out there! Thursday June 18, 2015 Jason is happy I have indoor heated parking. The winds last night made a mess of the streets with branches everywhere. His new Audi is safe inside. I think he is downstairs washing it now in the on-site car wash. He loves that car. I’m going to go in late and spend some time at the condo’s fitness facility before that big meeting this afternoon. Friday June 19, 2015 I knocked them dead at the meeting yesterday. Had a power breakfast on the terrace off the study with star fruit and papaya from that store up the street, and did a full circuit on the machines in the fitness centre. Then I pulled my thoughts together before walking
over to join legal and sales at the office. Love how the location of D Condo has made work and home so easy to manage! Tonight we celebrate. First we will meet here to have a glass of wine and the six of us will take the Riverwalk to The Forks and that super restaurant Jason loves so much. After, we are going to Jen’s. She lives in St. Vital. What a hassle. Guess we’ll take a cab. Wish she lived in the neighbourhood. Next week we are going to get together on our amenity floor. We have tons of room outdoors and there is even a BBQ and fireside lounge. I think this is going to be a popular destination. Saturday June 20,2015 I love just walking in to my new home at D Condo. The lobby is so impressive it reminds me I made the right choice every time I come home. I wanted luxury and location - I didn’t think I would get so much more for my money. Sunday June 21, 2015 Another week in D Condo. Pinch me, I must be dreaming.
D-Condo is a new luxury condo development now under construction on Assiniboine Avenue in Winnipeg’s historic downtown. Suites run from 700 square feet to 2,400 square feet with tastefully designed turnkey floor plans starting at $285,000. Opening is slated for spring 2015.
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lighting is a step up, with many properties featuring higher-end recessed systems standard in the design. One thing the design does not accommodate is basic builder grade construction. According to the developers, walls are built to offer a high STC rating and all mechanicals deliver high eco-efficiency. Further, every townhome is constructed on piles and while there are no basements, there is a substantial crawlspace that means warm floors in the winter. “I like the fact that everything will be done to a level that I can be proud of and it’s all there when you get the keys. All I have to do is move in furniture and I can get on with living,” she says, adding further that the master bedroom ensuite and balconies are a big plus. Other great features in the multi-storey townhomes include second floor laundry,
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“I was impressed by the use of materials that would typically be considered upgrades at other developments,” says Jen Mac, a local IT professional that likes the close proximity to the U of M as well as shopping in the Kenaston Commons area. She reviewed the architect’s renderings and noted the laminate flooring, quartz countertops and high quality thermafoil-faced cabinets. She saw right away that the appearance was striking with flush doors and flat treatments. Fixtures in the numerous bathrooms are premium, with faucets and showerheads made by Kohler as well as other high-spec companies. Even the
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Lifestyle meets location at Creek Bend Hollow. Situated in South St. Vital off St. Anne’s Road, adjacent to forest and river bank lands along the Seine, Creek Bend Hollow is a new condo development that offers much to those who seek the luxury and security of a gated community amid all the plusses that great location offers. Marketers Matthew Nicolas and Jim Wall of Sutton Group Kilkenny Real Estate report that the new neighbourhood offers just 17 distinctive bareland condo properties. “These are ideal for those people who are seeking a perfect location to match their well paced lifestyle. There is nature all around the site, with Creek Bend itself located amid hiking trails along the Seine River and through Royal Wood forest. This also means biking or cross country skiing almost at your door. There is also the close proximity to the Perimeter Highway that delivers quick getaways to cottage country. Falcon Lake is only 137 km away and beaches are an hour door to door. The airport is also just 20 kilometers over fast track routes that get you to the terminal in half an hour,” says Nicolas, pointing out that while residents are away, there is the security of the gate.
Location and lifestyle aside, Creek Bend Hollow features a range of no-hassle luxury strata properties. The community will be home to 17 detached bareland condos on ample river and street lots. “The builder has two great options. There is a high-end finishing package with granite, hardwoods and all the luxury appliances you would expect in addition to options that take a more custom approach. Also, the builder will leave the interiors to each buyer for maximum individuality. Another nice feature is that buyers will have ownership of the yards, something that most bareland condos don’t do. This means custom pools and patios, and having landscaping just the way you want it.” Nicolas reports that all the riverfront lots are taken. But, he says, “There is a good selection of other properties from 1700 square feet to 1856 square feet with price points starting in the $500,000 range.” Each home will be constructed to very high levels with materials such as fiberglass windows, lifetime roofs, and a fully piled foundation. “The designs take everything into account. For example, garages are oversized and are perfect for a couple of cars and maybe a motorcycle, ATV or a Seadoo. The architecture is timeless, as well,” he says, noting that the colour palette and the designs are such that
in 25 years the houses will not have a dated appearance. “The exteriors are maintenance free and really follow the idea that the residents of Creek Bend Hollow have other more pressing pursuits than painting trim or finding new roofing. This is a location where the details have been worked out and all the touches have been added so you can just enjoy the kind of lifestyle Creek Bend affords.” Nicolas reveals that the basements are just being finished. “There will be a lot of activity as crews bring the houses to life over the next months. The showhome is rising quickly and should be ready for viewing later this summer,” he says. “People will be impressed by the beauty of the location and we believe that the opportunities to enhance lifestyle thanks to the natural elements of the site will be a key feature. We’ve taken out a lot of the guesswork with well thought out, contemporary residential designs and left the location to speak for itself.” Creek Bend Hollow is located at St. Anne’s Road and the Perimeter. For more information visit www.creekbendhollow.com
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It’s a New Show Who doesn’t love a good “housewarming” party? With over 200 leaders from the interior design and construction industry, as well as past clients, The Floor Show celebrated the re-opening of their Waverley showroom in May, launching a new look and a host of new products. Since opening the location in 2007, the company has committed to offering customers high-quality lines, many exclusive to The Floor Show. Keeping with this idea, committing to renovating the 5,000-square-foot showroom every five years or so, ensures The Floor Show’s installments, displays and products are always on-trend. 96 | STYLE MANITOBA | Summer 2013
“When we were trying to decide what changes to make for 2013, we realized that many of our showroom floors were either discontinued or outdated. Coincidentally, we were bringing in some exciting new lines, so it was the ideal time to create a new layout and experience,” states Paul Rivington, Residential Sales Manager for The Floor Show. One of the main layout changes included moving the carpet displays to the rear, and making the more popular hardsurface options front and centre. This change resulted in a more open, airy feel. They also changed all of the showroom floors to represent some of their most highly sought after brands and materials,
By Carly Peters Photography: Michael Roberts including oiled hardwood, brushed and scraped hardwood, wool carpet, Alterna Vinyl tiles and full installment of vinyl planks, the fastest growing segment in hardsurfaces. “This allows customers to see what the product looks like when its installed, which can be very hard to visualize when looking at a small sample,” he says, adding since they’ve installed the material in the store, sales have increased substantially. “It is also great for customers to be able to see the in-store installments of handscraped and wirebrushed hardwoods before they select them for their home, so they know exactly what to expect.”
With 120 products on the wall, Ann Sacks offers a vast array of patterns, colours, and auras to bring any space to life as a personal expression. As the only reseller currently in Manitoba, The Floor Show takes pride in the level of service and product knowledge that they can offer clients in order to help them answer the question, “How do you want your home to feel?” “It’s the question that lies at the very heart of what we do. We’ve asked it of everyone we’ve ever worked with, and the answer has rarely been the same,” he states. Along with the philosophical questions, the functional ones have to follow as well. The Floor Show’s website offers a “How I Live” questionnaire that will offer ideal results depending on lifestyle needs, such as children, pets, amount of entertaining, and much more. In-store consultants will also work with clients on these questions in order to guide them to the right product and price-point. With hard surfaces taking up more space in homes, customers have several options to lay down, from hardwood to laminate, vinyl, and cork. With hardwoods being the Cadillac of hard surfaces, customers can create luxe looks from new lines, such as the aforementioned brands, and innovative favourites. The Floor Show is proud to carry the Jamie Beckwith Collection, an innovative line of prestige wood surfacing treatments for both floor and vertical surfaces. Inspired by the traditional warmth of wood but with an inventive and contemporary interpretation of ornamental patterns, every surface becomes a blank canvas to explore dimension, structure, shape, and light. The collection’s Enigma series offers unique and custom wood flooring designs. Use one
of the 14 patterns, which range from lotus palms to jigsaw pieces, as a wall-to-wall flooring installation, mix colours or patterns, or create an inset rug pattern in a traditional plank floor for a “wow factor” unseen with any other flooring. The Floor Show also carries the collection’s Projection line, a hardwood wall treatment that adds depth and dimension to walls with a series of blocks, in six depths, that can be combined at random or in calculated patterns. In terms of design, both vinyl plank and vinyl sheet flooring follow the trends in hardwoods, which is now seeing a movement towards
The Floor Show is proud to showcase over 25 brands, with over a half dozen being exclusive to the retailer. One of these brands being Mirage Hardwood Floors’ beautiful new display, as well as DuChateau Floors’ textured, trueantique inspired hard wax oiled hardwood lines. Yet, it is the showroom’s new Ann Sacks Tile display that steals the show, so to speak. “We have been trying for over two years to bring this custom, high-end tile and stone line to Manitoba,” says Rivington. “When we knew we were going to showcase their products, it played a big role in how we decided to do the entire store renovation.” Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 97
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wide-plank, low-gloss, wire brushed, or hand scraped. Yet, unlike their natural counterpart, both materials can provide a higher durability and water resistance, allowing them to be placed in rooms that might sometimes be damp without having to give up the look of the real thing. “These products are extremely convincing, and can be a nice alternative to natural wood. There are some pretty nice things happening with both materials,” says Rivington. He states while vinyl plank is starting to take over laminate in terms of sales, both have their pros and cons. Vinyl plank, which was once only used in commerial applications, made its way into the residential market because of its durability, as well as its lack of reaction to water (since it’s glued to the subfloor, in the case of a basement, it won’t swell with moisture). While laminate, which has to be floated, feels “softer” than vinyl when walked upon. “It comes down to what is important to the customer,” explains Rivington. shaggy nala shown in golden brown available at: THE FLOOR SHOW 1042 WAVERLEY STREET, WINNIPEG, MB 204-956-9720 // WWW.THEFLOORSHOW.CA
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“We make sure we’re providing the right product for that client. Not what is necessarily trending. Not what is on sale. Not what is overstocked. It is what the customer is going to be happy with five, 10, 20 years from now. That is The Floor Show difference.”
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that blends harmony with nature and human emotion through a wide variety of colours and patterns. Cork can go anywhere in the home, offering a top finishing layer of wear protection which prevents scratches and abrasions due to normal use. The core layer of pressed cork provides stability, warmth, and comfort under your feet, and the particles act as perfect sound absorbers and insulators. “I’ve been selling these products for 10 years, and cannot recall any customers coming back and saying they’ve not loved it,” he claims. And, even though carpet is claiming a smaller footprint in most new homes these days, Rivington says there are some exciting products that keep the category fresh and fun. “We’re seeing a lot more patterns. People are willing to take more of a risk with carpet because it usually is covering a smaller area. That makes it fun for us,” he laughs, adding the softness of the carpet has begun to trump durability when people are making selections. “The first thing people do when they pick a sample is touch it.” Whatever the client is looking for, whether hard or soft, The Floor Show staff ensures they are pairing the person to the ideal product.
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Knocking Off the Hardwoods
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By Carly Peters
When it comes to hard surfaces, the “wood look” is in, but the actual material may vary. If you were to scroll through the images on this page, you’d probably be hard pressed to pick out which are hardwoods, and which are the look-a-likes. With a selection of materials to choose from, including ceramic and laminate, customers can get the look they want, but the surface that’s suited to their lifestyle. “Rule number one when it comes to hard surfaces, “ states Tim Pariseau, Operations Manager of Curtis Carpets, “is water and wood don’t mix - meaning hardwoods should stay out of the bathroom, laundry room, and back entrance.” Yet, with the latest ceramic options, homeowners can keep the flow of the hardwood look right into these sometimesdamp areas.
“Ceramic flooring offers some tile in the same width and the same colors as hardwood. You can go contemporary or classic. There are hundreds of styles to choose from,” he explains. “So it looks like the hardwoods run into the wet areas, yet, it is much easier to maintain and there’s not that concern about warping.”
Whatever you’re looking for as your base, Curtis Carpets’ trained sales associates can direct customers to the appropriate flooring options. As winner of the Consumer Choice Award for Best Flooring Store for several years, including 2013, the store hosts a wide variety of samples in hard surface and carpet offerings.
If scratching is a concern, then laminate flooring is also an option for high traffic areas, or families with busy households. With the look and feel of hardwoods, laminate options even include the uber trendy hand-scraped, embossed looks, so you’re not skimping on design when considering functionality and lifestyle.
What you might not know is that the company can also help with other hard surfaces. Pariseau points to the 12 x 24 tiles seen in the bathroom image, adding the trend towards bigger tile treatments is growing. Sizes up to 18 x 18 have been used by the company on walls, backsplashes, and fireplace surrounds, along with small, ribbon accent tiles to break up the bigger pieces on walls and floors.
“With laminates there will be less fading in sunlit areas, and it’s more resistant to water,” says Pariseau, adding many lines, such as Mike Holmes laminate featured in the bedroom photo, take the environment into consideration offering eco-friendly binders that give off no harmful emissions. For those who don’t have a lived-in house and are looking for the real thing, hardwoods are still a chic option. The trend towards wirebrushed planks, in every kind of species, where customers can actually feel the ridges of the open grain, falls into the natural look seen in many modern homes. Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 101
design&decor By Leigh Patterson
Democratic design comes to Manitoba
November 28, 2012, marked the date many Manitobans had long been waiting for: the day retail icon IKEA opened a store in Winnipeg. Since then, scores of eager customers have visited the enormous blue and yellow building on Kenaston, seeking affordable products to improve their homes and lives.
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Few of us, however, have had the chance to chat with Lars Engman, one of IKEA’s principal designers… in Sweden. It was just one of many memorable moments for Style Manitoba’s art director Paul Butters and wife Tannis, who got a rare behind-thescenes glimpse into the “heart of IKEA” during a Canadian press tour last summer. The tour took place in the Småland region of southern Sweden in the town of Älmhult. Älmhult is the site of IKEA’s first store, and the only place to see the whole IKEA pipeline at work. The two-day visit started with a tour of the IKEA Museum. IKEA has come a long way from its first advertisement published in 1945 with the headline “Ballpoint pens in bulk.” The company started to sell furniture in 1948, and some IKEA products have been available for 102 | STYLE MANITOBA | Summer 2013
decades. The BILLY bookcase, for example, has been sold since 1979. With 20 different rooms showcasing IKEA design through the decades, Paul says he “enjoyed the retro feel” of the museum.
A guided tour of IKEA Tillsammans, IKEA’s corporate culture centre and employee training headquarters, gave insight into the company’s values. Ever since founder Ingvar Kamrad established IKEA, employees have been encouraged to
IKEA’s playful nature takes many forms in the hands of its designers, IKEA believes in “democratic design,” a concept launched in 1995 when the company presented its first IKEA PS collection in Milan. “IKEA believes that everyone should have functional, beautifully designed, yet affordable things,” Tannis says. Tour participants met Johanna Jelinek, who designed a wall lamp for IKEA’s 2012 PS Collection. Product designers were challenged to “take something from the past and modernize it for today,” Tannis says. For example, Jelinek’s gooseneck-inspired LED wall lamp can be folded flat against the wall when not in use, thus meeting IKEA’s PS requirements
of simplicity, ingenuity and functionality. Further proof of strong design was on display at the IKEA Hotel, furnished entirely by IKEA. “It was neat to see how their furniture was used in a commercial space,” Tannis says. Next stop: the IKEA Testlab where IKEA’s products undergo rigorous testing before gracing the pages of the IKEA catalogue. For years, the coveted catalogue has had many people dreaming about the fun and cleverly designed living spaces laid out for us in full colour. The group
toured the huge IKEA studio where the catalogue photo shoots take place. “It was like a film set, detailed right down to the little tea lights,” Paul notes. As a truly global brand, IKEA attracts media professionals from around the world. “What amazed me was the number of different nationalities in this little place in the south of Sweden,” Paul adds. Since 1956, when its first table was disassembled and flat packed for shipping, environmental sustainability, along with logistics and transport have been central to IKEA operations. Sophisticated warehousing and logistics were on full display at the massive Distribution Centre, where “robots pick up products and move them to a conveyor belt – it’s brilliant,” Paul says. From tour leader Madeleine Lowenborg-Frick to renowned
designer Lars Engman, both Tannis and Paul were struck by the “friendly, humble and relaxed attitude” demonstrated by IKEA employees. Tannis describes IKEA Winnipeg store general manager Stephen Bobko, who was also on the tour, as “incredibly enthusiastic and engaged.”
When Winnipeggers welcomed IKEA in late November, the Butters were there, along with a greater appreciation for the company and the people behind its popular products. “Understanding IKEA’s culture made it different than just another store opening,” Tannis says.
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More to Life By Carly Peters
Three-season sunrooms can take you away from the summer bugs, the winter cold, and keep your outdoor living lasting longer. While many of us spent this long winter huddled up inside dreaming of our deck, many forward thinking people were enjoying the warmth of the sun while the snow was still flying. Three-season sunrooms can bring you out into nature on even some of Winnipeg’s colder days. In turn, when the summer bugs drive you in out of nature, that extra bright space in your home also beckons you. First and foremost, the benefit a three-season sunroom is just that, being able to enjoy an outdoor, enclosed space almost all year round. On average, sunrooms users can enjoy their room on a -10 to -15 day, with no additional heat and still be comfortable. Yet, states Steve Sarens of Sunshade Products Ltd. even he tends to undersell the sunrooms capabilities. “Being in the sunroom industry for over 35 years, it’s amazing how easy it is to take things for granted,” he says. “I always knew it was nice to have a sunroom (my customers have been telling us for years) but now I am even more convinced.” He points to the three-season sunroom the company built on their building for display purposes three years ago. From November 26th to May 1st (between noon and 3 p.m.) they recorded the outside temperatures (with and without wind) and the temperature inside the sunroom, which didn’t have any additional heat, just solar gain. The results were quite amazing. “There were 29 days when the sunroom was 0 - 9 degrees C inside, 30 days when the room was 10 - 19 degrees, and 32 days when the
room was 20 degrees or warmer inside. From November 26 until May, there were only nine days when the inside temperature of this room dipped below 0. The coldest inside temperature was minus 7.5 degrees when the outside temperature was minus 39,” recalls Sarens. Even on a minus 47 day, the inside temperature came in at an astounding minus 1, while a minus 31 exterior temperature left the interior at plus 5, a whopping 36 degree difference. “Through proper design you can make your sunroom very functional in the colder months (when the sun is low in the sky) but not too warm in the summer (when the sun is high in the sky), and that’s why it is important to deal with someone who has the experience and capabilities to custom design your room,” he states.
As a family business with years of proven performance and thousands of Glastar Sunroom installations, the staff at Sunshade Products Ltd. pride themselves in the knowledge that they take care of and satisfy every customer they deal with. Through ongoing research in design, manufacturing, and installation techniques, the company continues to provide families and homeowners with unique, high-quality Glastar Sunroom systems. Utilizing concrete pads and teleposts (instead of piles) the company’s Glastar Sunroom System offers a unique “floatation” design to ensure when the soil moves (which does happen in Manitoba) that the structure can compensate for this movement. Developed in Manitoba, the system allows panels to float independently of the main structure preventing damage to the sunroom and the house. “It is a big investment, but people always tell me they are pleasantly surprised by how much more they use the sunroom than they thought they would, which makes it a better investment,” he states. “Most people, once they’ve had a sunroom, will never go without it again.” For a tour of their factory and sunroom display visit Sunshade Products Ltd. at 265 Sutherland. Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 105
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A Better View
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By Kelly Gray
For those that want to add value to their homes prior to a sale, window retrofits can put as much as 75 percent of the project cost back in their pockets after the sold sign goes up. For others interested in improving their quality of life in homes they don’t expect to sell anytime soon, windows represent one of the most solid investments families can make. A plan to put new life into old windows or remake exteriors with a full retrofit is money well spent. Manitoba Hydro has built an impressive case for energy saving retrofits that include things like new windows. “Heating a home in our climate can be expensive,” says Hydro spokesperson Colleen Kuruluk. She suggests that exterior doors and windows that are in poor condition can add needlessly to a home’s heating bills. Moreover, a well-done home energy retrofit that includes doors and windows can make residences more comfortable by reducing drafts and helping with winter heating and summer cooling. She reports that some 13 percent of Manitoba’s annual energy use goes to heat homes. By getting smart with energy use, valuable resources can be saved and re-directed. “A retrofit can also improve the appearance and value of your home or eliminate problems such as condensation.” Manitoba Hydro’s Power Smart Residential Loan Program helps get you going. Under the program, homeowners can borrow up to $7,500 to apply towards windows on a five-year term at 4.8 per cent. Monthly installments appear on your Manitoba Hydro bill. “Contractors and retailers are very familiar with the program, and in most cases, will help fill out paperwork and work with us to get the approval process under way. The program is streamlined and has helped thousands of Manitobans reduce their energy costs each month. Why let money just go out the window?” Kuruluk points out that new energy efficient insulation, windows and furnaces also increase home comfort and value. Helping Manitobans get the most from their windows is Hi-Tech Energy Windows Ltd. New from this industry leading Manitoba manufacturer
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is their exclusive SuperCORE window product that is being billed as ‘one of the world’s best windows.’ What makes these windows unique are a number of key factors that differentiate them from other products on the market. Firstly, SuperCORE windows are thermally superior to hollow core and foam filled PVC, as well as fiberglass and wood windows. Secondly, they are stronger, thanks to elements such as SuperCap and stronger welds that mean longer product life and better appearance. Even the corners are welded for a superior airtight fit. SuperCORE windows also feature the innovative platinum SuperSpacer that greatly enhances efficiency and reduces the possibility of condensation. Further, these Hi-Tech windows have done away with the traditional black gaskets found in so many products. The result is a cleaner appearance to go along with the overall performance. According to Hi-Tech Energy Window’s Division Manager Drew Dudeck, the concept of these superior windows has been in the industry for over 10 years. However, the unique needs of the northern Canadian market saw Hi-Tech adapt the technology through redesign for our much harsher weather conditions. “We call these ‘world windows,’ because if they work in Winnipeg, there is no place on the planet
they won’t perform,” says Dudeck, commenting that a retrofit with SuperCORE windows is only slightly more expensive than more traditional PVC products. “They save enough on heating and cooling bills to pay for themselves over the years that they’re in service. In fact, so good are these window products that we warranty them for life, and that includes labour as well as product. If anything ever happens with one of these window products, there is no cost to do a warranty repair.” According to Dudeck they are fielding a lot of questions from the commercial side as well as from architects who have been impressed by the industry chatter up to this point. “People are watching these windows very closely because of their effectiveness and distinctive appearance,” he says, adding that they have been tested for light commercial applications and have exceeded the tests at every point. Jeld-Wen, with their all wood, wood with an aluminum cladding, and vinyl window products also offer solutions to Manitoba’s high need for energy efficiency. Made to meet the challenges of virtually any home design, Jeld-Wen windows and doors are certified by Energy Star, a voluntary program hosted by the Federal Government through Natural Resources Canada that establishes benchmarks for energy performance on items such as refrigerators and computers, as well as building products. Their attention to detail has earned Jeld-Wen Energy Star Partner of the Year, a distinction that helps they show right up front that these are items that can really save money. In fact, choosing an Energy Star logo’d product could mean a saving of 12 percent in home fuel costs. Jeld-Wen makes their windows here in Winnipeg for the rigours of the northern prairie environment. Important aspects of Jeld-Wen’s window products are things such as a unique Edgetech spacer technology. Their Edgetech Super Spacer creates a full seal of protection between each pane of glass, ensuring more efficient heating and cooling throughout the seasons. Winnipeg’s Yarrow Sash & Door is another important player when homeowners look for Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 107
Photo : Yarrow Sash & Door window repair or replacement. One of the city’s senior statesmen of the building product market with a history that goes back to the 1940s, Yarrow is the place to call for work to historic homes. “We can replicate existing windows right down to the finest details,” says Yarrow’s president Michael Neufeld, a Winnipegger who took over the company 26 years ago. This means older churches and warehouses as well as our historic housing stock have a place for the kind of quality repair that has them looking great despite their age. “Our people have the training and experience to take on anything to do with windows. This can mean just fixing a detail in the frame or replicating the entire window. We recognize that older homes have attributes like leaded glass and other glazing features that may look great, but don’t offer the kind of energy efficiency necessary in today’s market,” he says. “We can make products that integrate historic features with high performance glass, allowing the windows to maintain the traditional elements but score with the latest technology.” Yarrow also offers a full line of Marvin Windows that include metal clad wood, fiberglass wood, and all fiberglass. Recent additions include products such as a metal clad venting picture window that allows homeowners to open these large windows and still have a completely unobstructed view. “Our ‘Ultimate Casement Window’ is larger than virtually anything else on the market, with sizes that go up to 40 inches in width and 96 inches in height. The heavy-duty hardware also allows for triple panes at this size that is unparalleled in the industry. Furthermore, these windows come with an easy clean capability because they swing 140 degrees to make it a simple task to clean the exterior from inside the home.” In the end, windows retrofits and repairs are all about the money. Yes, new windows offer greater interior comfort and can add to a home’s resale value. They can also put money in your pocket by tightening up on a property’s energy drain. With as much as 25 percent of a home’s heat loss coming from old windows, why wait? The reasons are clear and the solutions are found right here with Manitoba manufacturers leading the world with windows that open up a view to big money savings.
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Kitchen&Bath
Create Yours By Carly peters
The homeowner of this Oak Bluff residence wasn’t shy about the design of this kitchen. It had to be unique, eye-catching, and something that had never been done before. Thankfully, that’s what custom cabinet company Seine River Cabinets does. While the pure black island, topped with a white Quartz counter top, is usually the epicentre of the kitchen, it’s the unique twotoned cabinets that truly define custom work. The upper cabinetry features a light Shiitake colour, while the lowers took on a deeper Grotto tone. Both sets of doors were then handbrushed with a glaze to get the desired effect. “We have never done so many techniques and colours in one kitchen before,” claims
Glenn Zebrynski, Seine River Cabinets. “It was something very creative, certainly not an everyday project.” The staining and glazing technique is all done by hand, which is typically a longer process. But as displayed here, well worth the wait. This is all done in the company’s in-house spray booth. That is the benefit of working with Seine River Cabinets. Being a custom cabinet creator means endless possibilities, and ideas for every budget. “Custom doesn’t have to mean expensive, but you can’t afford not to create exactly what you want,” states Zebrynski. “It comes down to having options. What other companies offer is
this style, in these colours. But because everything we create is in-house, not pre-made items, clients can have whatever size, colour, or species they want.” For clients that know exactly what they want, the company, after the initial consultation, can create full-colour, 3D renderings, which allows them to see from every angle what their design will look like. For those that might need a little guidance, Seine River has an in-house interior designer that can offer ideas on styles, as well as functional solutions. They can further assist in selecting the ideal backsplash, flooring, lighting, paint, and accessories to create a fully finished product. Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 109
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So you’ve created the ultimate bathroom with premium fixtures, stunning surroundings and lush elements, but do you really have it all? Not unless you’ve got some Moxie. Kohler’s Moxie showerhead and wireless speaker can deliver up to seven hours of music, news, and more by connecting to any Bluetooth® enabled technology (smart phones, MP3 players, tablets, and laptops). Held inside the showerhead by a magnet, the interior speaker delivers clean and clear sound within your shower even when the electronic device is up to 32 feet away. This means you can leave your phone/computer outside the bathroom door, and not have to worry about steam or water warping your electronics. The silicone spray face also ensures the speaker is easy to clean and keeps it looking and sounding great. The Moxie isn’t all about gimmicks, as the actual showerhead features the quality spray that Kohler products are known for. With 60 angled nozzles, the showerhead, available in chrome and white, delivers an enveloping spray you’ve come to expect from the brand. Come take a listen at Robinson Bath Centre, and finally have it all in your bathroom.
Inviting Design
Park Hill Homes and their clients teamed up with Jeff Johnson from Kitchen Craft’s design team to create this beautiful, family-friendly kitchen. The concept was to use warm wood tones to create an inviting atmosphere within the open concept home. The clients wanted their cabinetry to run right to the top of their 10-foot ceiling without the use of a framed bulkhead. Kitchen Craft designed this using a combination of cabinetry. The first section features longer doors stacked with smaller cabinets with glass doors with interior pot lights to give some depth and translucency to the space. A custom box was then built using stacked crown moulding to fill in the rest of the space to the ceiling. The Lexington door style combined cherry wood cabinets in a warm cappuccino finish with stainless steel pull hardware in various lengths to complement the professional quality appliances. The stunning centerpiece is certainly the 12 x 4-foot island, which features a large granite countertop with enough room to either do homework on while dinner is being prepped, double as an extra work space for the owner’s homebusiness, or as a gathering spot for entertaining. The island also features additional drawers for files, and a secondary prep sink. Two six-foot wide floor-to-ceiling cabinets that face each other were used for the walk-in pantry, creating enough storage space for all the family’s food and kitchenware. Summer 2013 | STYLE MANITOBA | 111
Kitchen&Bath Power Through Spend less time on laundry and more time living. Towers of towels? Piles of jeans? You’ve got better things to do than spend all day doing your laundry. LG’s TurboWash™ Technology allows you to save more than mere minutes per load, even on larger jobs, meaning you can do more laundry in less time, and spend more time doing the things you love. Yet, this stateof-the-art washer showcases so many amazing features, you might be sorry that it all happens so quickly. LG’s revolutionary TurboWash™ technology allows you to save 20 minutes on larger loads, with outstanding cleaning performance. “There’s one thing in life that people say they always need more of - time. At Dufresne we appreciate that fact, and we feature appliances that will save you time while performing at high standards,” states Bryan Cripps, Appliance Category Manager. And unlike traditional speed wash cycles, which can only handle a few lightly soiled items, TurboWash™ can clean larger loads in less time. With models featuring up to six cubic feet of space, the washer tackles even your largest laundry challenges - from king-size comforters to sleeping bags. It can also handle your biggest cleaning challenges, thanks to superior internal elements. Twin wash spray nozzles powerfully spray clothes with a concentrated detergent solution for fast penetration, while the atomizing rinse spray, a high-pressure nozzle above the door, sprays tiny water particles through the clothes during high spin speeds, to help rinse clothes faster and more effectively. In addition, LG’s revolutionary TurboWash™ features the company’s patented Steam™ technology. For the ultimate deep clean, the system gently but powerfully penetrates fabrics to virtually eliminate dirt, odours, and wrinkles. “Steam in the washer helps clean clothes even better. Steam in the dryer can be used to remove wrinkles and refresh dry clean only fabrics,” he adds. And, just because the washer works hard doesn’t mean it has to be harsh on the environment. A full 90 percent of the energy used in washing clothes goes toward heating the water, so it stands to reason that using less energy by washing in cold water would create significant environmental savings. ColdWash™ technology uses cold water and their innovative 6Motion™ technology to penetrate deep into fabrics, giving you cold water savings with warm water performance. “Energy efficiency is a high priority for our customers and that’s why nearly every laundry pair we carry is high efficiency. Plus, washing with cold water saves our customers and the environment even more.”
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Finally, when you buy a washer, you want something reliable that you can count on. Because TurboWash’s™ Direct Drive Motor uses fewer moving parts and operates more efficiently, LG confidently backs the motor with a 10-year limited warranty.
Visit Dufresne today for Manitoba’s largest selection of LG appliances, including the new LG TurboWash™, and start spending less time on laundry and more time living.
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