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An interview with Sierra Noble, Winnipeg singer, songwriter & instrumentalist UNDERSTATED LUXURY Stunning contemporary bungalow balances function, innovation & beauty HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Get ready to make merry as the shopping season begins!

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Volume 20, Number 2 Winter 2015

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Stunning contemporary

bungalow balances function,

innovation & beauty 35 Remembering Home

An interview with Sierra

Noble 46 Holiday Gift Guide

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LIFESTYLES

19 Stepping Out With Style 28 For Those with Discerning Tastes 38 Styling the Stereo 39 On the Bookshelf

CUISINE DU JOUR

24 Delectable Dining 26 Noshing Out 32 Recipes

PROFILES

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Puppy Love The Queen of Creepy Creating Tomorrow’s Family Heirlooms Today

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FASHION & BEAUTY 42 The season’s latest looks 45 ‘Tis the season to be stylish

DEPARTMENTS 2 Style Was There 5 The Agenda

HOMES & NEIGHBOURHOODS 15 Innovative Homes, Beautiful Setting 53 A natural place to call home

OUTDOOR LIVING 55 Think Spring

DESIGN & DÉCOR

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KITCHEN & BATH SHOWCASE

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Style’s Lisa Lester sings for the crowd at the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) Foundation’s Easter Seals Mystery Gala, held at the Club Regent Casino Event Center.

Also in attendance at the SMD gala: Back Row (L-R): Remo De Sordi (Taylor McCaffrey), Trudy Blight (Stantec), Maralee Caruso (CTV), Maria Marrone (COO-SMD Foundation), Gord Leclerc (CTV).

Front Row (L-R): SMD Ambassadors Spencer Lambert & Sandi Reimer.

Brian Lowes (President, Mercedes Benz Winnipeg) flanked by Lisa Lester & Sherrene Franklin at the Mercedes grand opening celebration.

Colleen Munro (Munro Construction) & husband Burt Lancon enjoying the festivities at the new Mercedes Benz location.

Kudos to the D’Arcy & Deacon LLP Dragonboat team, who raised over $18,000 (3rd highest in Manitoba) to help Manitoba children living with cancer. The team earned 15 Red Paddles & won first place in the Manitoba Legal & Financial Services Industry Division!

On hand at Deluca’s to celebrate Genstar’s grand opening of Bonavista: The Genstar team (L-R) James Hammermeister (President), Marc Brown (Development Mgr.), Jerry Klein (VP), Cathy Mauro (Administrative Assistant) & David Bowles (Sr. Development Mgr.).

Tony & Enzo Cotroneo (Artista Homes) share a moment at the Genstar reception with Marc Brown.

Joe Aiello, Master of Ceremonies, warming up the crowd at the MHBA Fall 2015 Gala Awards dinner with Mike Moore (President, MHBA).

Style’s Eric Green pauses for a picture with award winners Gord Gray & Wes Rist from Discovery Homes.

There were smiles all around from the Maric Homes gang, seen here celebrating their win at the MHBA Awards event.

HGTV star Sarah Richardson launched her new book “At Home Sarah Style” at McNally Robinson to an excited audience. Pictured here (L-R): Style’s Lisa Lester with Sarah Richardson & Style Manitoba columnist Leigh Patterson (host for the event).

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Noble graces our cover this issue. In Remembering Home, Carly Peters catches up with the highly acclaimed Manitoba singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, whose new CD is scheduled for release in early 2016.

the agenda Welcome to the winter issue of Style Manitoba! As always, we love to add a touch of seasonal flair to our pages at this time of year. Henceforth, the Holiday Gift Guide. Not sure what to get your gal? Check out our guide for a slew of fabulous ideas, including jewellery, beauty products and services, home décor items, and more!

On the entertainment front, Stepping Out with Style offers a full slate of options to keep your calendar full through the holiday season and beyond. As for entertainers, the lovely and talented Sierra

Our fab home this issue? In Understated Luxury, Leigh Patterson cleverly captures the essence of a stunning contemporary bungalow that balances function, innovation and beauty.

Also among our stories this issue is one that will strike close to the heart for animal lovers. Puppy Love (by Kelly Gray) profiles a local pet rescue organization that can always use a little help and generosity.

As the year draws to a close, it’s certainly a time of excitement for Canadians. The hopefulness in the air is almost palpable, as people wait to see how Prime Minister Trudeau delivers on his promises of change for our country. Thus far, he’s getting top marks for the appointment of his cabinet alone. Comprised equally of men and women - a first in Canadian history – his Cabinet reflects not just

gender equality, but also the diversity of Canada as a whole.

In his own words, Trudeau’s campaign platform was based on “growth that works for the middle class, and fair economic opportunity for everyone; respect for and promotion of freedom and diversity; and a more democratic government that represents all of Canada. These were the pillars upon which we wanted to build our campaign, and a program for running this country. They still are.”

Like a breath of fresh air, our new prime minister brings his youthful zeal and badly needed optimism to our nation.

For many, he represents the common man among us, someone we can relate to. Is Prime Minister Trudeau the change Canadians are so desperately seeking?

Time will tell as he tackles the big issues facing Canada today. It will be interesting to see how the new year unfolds….

On that note, Happy Holidays from the team at Style Manitoba!

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centrally located see-through gas fireplace on the main floor of this award-winning walkout bungalow is the first hint as to the identity of the builder.

“We call it ‘The Hearth Factor’,” says Liam Milne, sales manager for Hearth Homes.

The custom homebuilder has made a fireplace an essential element in many of their designs. A fireplace hearth signifies warmth, gatherings of friends and family, and shared memories. The Hearth Homes team strives for these experiences in every home they build.

This one, located in the new Bridgwater Trail neighbourhood, is no exception.

“We build functional and beautiful homes at reasonable prices,” says Milne. “They are of the highest quality and the lowest maintenance. People build with us because they want it to reflect their lifestyle, and how they want to live. We get that.”

This innate understanding of clients’ needs and wants is evident in this home, starting with the view from the front curb. A fully landscaped, easy care yard gracefully curves up to the threshold, thanks to the expertise of the team at Galay Landscaping.

The refined exterior features Tyndall stone, James Hardie siding and acrylic stucco, requiring almost zero maintenance. There’s no stairs at the entrance, which allows for easy access to the home’s interior. Once inside the double doors, and stepping into the entranceway, the home’s many charms are immediately evident.

Abundant light, 10-foot ceilings, a glass staircase, light colours and natural wood make the overall environment warm and inviting. Horizontal patterned porcelain tile in the foyer lends well to the home’s mid-century modern vibe, as does the funky freeform light fixture from Robinson Lighting, which supplied all the lighting for the home.

Spaces on the main floor’s open living area are subtly defined with tray ceilings, potlights and a gas fireplace that serves as an anchor point. Engineered white oak hardwood floors installed by Curtis Carpets throughout the main level impart a fresh, airy, clean ambience.

To one side of the entrance is a barn door that slides cleanly back to reveal a small “wing,” consisting of a bedroom, a bathroom and another room that could be used as a bedroom or a study. This could be an office area, a kid’s zone, or an in-law suite for a multi-generational family. The possibilities are endless.

“For us, it’s all about creating multi-purpose spaces,” notes Milne. “We’ve been listening to our clients’ feedback about what they want, and we like to work towards being current and responsive.”

One of many examples of creative details found in the home is on the wall above the staircase,

3The home’s low maintenance exterior features Tyndall stone, James Hardie siding and acrylic stucco. A fully landscaped yard completed by Galay Landscaping gracefully frames the front entrance.

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where lighting and wonderful shallow ledges make for an unexpected visual treat.

Porcelain tiles in the entrance give way to wide planks of engineered white oak hardwood flooring from Curtis Carpets. Installed throughout the nearly 2,000 square foot main floor, the champagne colour keeps the ambience fresh and airy.

“The main floor living area is a beautiful space, even without furniture,” says Milne. He’s right.

The open concept kitchen, dining and great room areas are subtly defined through the use of tray ceilings, strategic potlights and the aforementioned fireplace. Clad in thin Tyndall stone veneer, which harks back to the exterior, the fireplace serves as a room divider and anchor point.

Maple slats on the fireplace “chimney” and entertainment wall in the great room help

The stairwell leading to the lower level doesn’t detract from the home’s overall flow, thanks to narrow wood and metal railings by Winder Woodworks paired with glass panels.

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5Bells and whistles abound for the home chef in this kitchen, with its five-burner induction stovetop and oversized range hood, to the built in stainless steel oven/ microwave and single fridge/freezer unit, all from Midland Appliance. Unique pendant lighting and strategic potlights from Robinson Lighting set the stage for entertaining and preparing meals in the kitchen.

Built-in maple wood shelves and lower cabinets pair beautifully with a white quartz countertop, and high gloss white cabinetry

by Kitchen Craft.

6A huge three-season Glastar sunroom

by SunShade Products Ltd. affords incredible views of the backyard and beyond. Full sliding doors open fully to allow the breeze to waft through.

warm the space and add visual interest. Hearth Homes’ finisher replicated the slats on a small door below the TV to cleverly conceal consoles while still allowing you to use the remote.

“Even though the overall look is minimal, it doesn’t mean you have less stuff,” notes Milne.

“This is an example of creatively solving the problem of unsightly cables and boxes.”

Milne, who also works at Hearth Homes as a designer, is proud of the home’s gorgeous dream kitchen.

Featuring white oak, high gloss flat panel cabinetry and gleaming white quartz countertops paired with natural wood at every level, the kitchen excludes warmth and high style.

“We incorporated wood in the pendant lights, some of the lower cabinets, the butcher block

countertops and even in the tray ceiling,” says Milne. “So the space never feels clinical, despite all the white.”

Bells and whistles abound for the home chef, from the five-burner induction cooktop and oversized 36” range hood, to the built-in stainless steel oven and microwave, and single fridge/freezer unit sourced from Midland Appliance. Cabinets open to reveal ample storage, eliminating the need for a separate pantry. There’s even a bookshelf built into the island.

Soft-close doors and drawers, gull-wing doors on upper cabinets that open upwards and out of the way, are among the many thoughtful touches here.

A door leads from the main living area into a huge three-season Glastar sunroom built

by SunShade Products Ltd., which affords incredible views of the yard and surrounding neighbourhood. The room is anchored with textured Duradek exterior vinyl flooring. Full sliding doors on all sides allow the prairie breezes to waft through, while the adjoining spacious outdoor deck is perfect for a barbeque.

“This is not a shy house,” says Milne. “It was made for entertaining.”

Also on the main floor is a mudroom leading from the oversized attached garage.

Here, hardwoods are replaced by modern DuraCeramic tile, which is resilient and warm to the touch. A handy laundry chute was built into the bench; the contractor took the time to make room for shoe/boot storage underneath, rather than simply encasing it entirely in

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5The large master bedroom gets abundant natural light from large windows from All Weather Windows.

drywall. It’s yet another example of the ways Hearth Homes and their suppliers will make a home function seamlessly for its inhabitants.

A small powder room is accessed through extra wide doors. “Since this is an accessible home, we have wide hallways and extra wide doors to accommodate wheelchairs,” says Milne.

The home’s “Master Wing” also encompasses the master bedroom and ensuite. The bedroom is bright, infused with light from the large windows. A sliding barn door opens to a walkin closet featuring real wood shelving. Open slats allow airflow while imbuing subtle beauty and functionality in a typically overlooked space. Mirrored doors hide a storage closet with deep shelving, eliminating the need for a separate dresser in the bedroom.

Hearth Homes created a well-appointed ensuite, replete with glassed-in granite shower stall and granite countertops from Western

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will truly appreciate the Control4 automation supplied by Advance Electronics, which controls entertainment, and adjusts lighting, security and climate in the home using a tablet or phone.

5The 3’ x 5’ granite shower stall and seamless shower door is a model of simplicity in the ensuite.

Marble & Tile. “Gypsea” glass tile strips installed vertically along the mirrors act as a backsplash, while adding a touch of glamour.

The heated porcelain tile floor keeps everything cozy underfoot, while a freestanding Maxx soaker tub lends a luxurious spa-like feel.

An additional 1,200 square feet of living space is found in the home’s lower level walkout. Leading down is a carpeted staircase with a wood/glass stair railing by Winder Woodworks. The railing’s small, brushed metal finials provide a contemporary look without interfering with its clean lines.

The lower level never feels damp or cold, thanks to the in-floor radiant heat throughout.

Huge windows provide lovely views of the backyard and covered patio.

The pièce de la résistance in the large rec room area is the bar, with its open shelves, storage cabinets, granite countertop and wet bar, complete with refrigerated keg storage and bar taps.

The lower level also features a laundry room with folding table, an acrylic laundry sink and

washboard. Another gorgeous full bathroom, with a huge vanity and storage, is connected to another bedroom with walk-in closet. Again, there is the potential for many uses of this space: living quarters for a university student, as a mother-in-law suite, an exercise room, a potential fifth bedroom, or a place for offseason storage.

Discerning, tech-savvy homeowners will appreciate some of the finer, less obvious details, like the Control4 automation supplied

by Advance Electronics to adjust lighting, entertainment, security and climate in the home using a tablet or phone.

As with all of their custom builds, Hearth Homes has applied their creative talents as a team to build an exceptional, practical home with plenty of style. They’ve proven yet again that “home is where the Hearth Factor is.”

6The lower level wet bar has open shelves, storage cabinets and granite countertops by Western Tile & Marble.

Beer is always on tap, thanks to refrigerated keg storage.

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About the Builder 1985. That’s the year when Hearth Homes’ company president Rob Wickstrom built the first Hearth Home in Winnipeg.

Thirty years later, family-owned Hearth Homes is still going strong, thanks to unparalleled design, craftsmanship, and customer service that extends before, during, and long after the custom build process.

Today, Rob, together with sons Matt and Adam and a dedicated team of designers, project managers, suppliers and tradespeople, throw their passion and talents towards building only a select number of homes per year. This allows them to build beautiful and functional homes, and strong relationships with their valued clients.

Key to their success is the level of trust the Hearth Homes team cultivates through one-on-one consultations, active communication and daily onsite supervision as a home is being constructed. Hearth Homes uses a web-based builder software that allows the homeowner 24-hour access to every aspect of the build process. The homeowner can approve or change orders and interior selections instantly online.

Hearth Homes constructed Winnipeg’s first walkout basement showhome in Whyte Ridge – a brilliant design that is still sought after today. In neighbourhoods across the city, clients who own a home built by Hearth Homes form their own communities, drawn together by a mutual love and respect of their Hearth Homes experience.

Hearth Homes is COR™ certified, a certified Master Builder, a long-time member of the New Home Warranty Program of Manitoba, Manitoba Home Builders’ Association and Canadian Home Builders’ Association.

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Winnipeg’s Fastest Growing Neighbourhoods

More Destinations Bridgwater is filled with amazing places to discover.

The distinctive features of Bridgwater make it a community unlike any other new development in Winnipeg. MORE playgrounds, fountains and neighbourhood places are waiting to be explored. All are linked by a park system crossing through MORE open space than St. Vital and Kildonan Parks combined!

• 7 unique playgrounds • 3 vibrant fountains, one at the heart of each neighbourhood • More parkland than any new community in Winnipeg’s history

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Innovative Homes, Beautiful Setting

BY DONNA MINKUS This custom built home at 121 Rose Lake Court was one of the Bridgwater Trails showhomes featured at the fall 2015 Parade of Homes, and is showcased as the Fab Home story in this issue of Style. Designed with large open spaces and ground level accessibility, this single-family home offers contemporary amenities that blend perfectly with natural materials, and give this bungalow a feeling of innovation and luxury.

The grand opening of Bridgwater Trails on September 12th, scheduled to coincide with the Fall Parade of Homes, provided the first opportunity to view showhomes at Bridgwater Trails - the newest neighbourhood in Bridgwater.

“There are 22 new showhomes at Bridgwater Trails, and a good variety of styles ranging from traditional front lots to back lane lots to custom showhomes,” says Dwayne Rewniak, Executive Director, Housing Delivery/Land Development, Manitoba Housing.

The 10 laneless lot showhomes are on Willow Creek Rd, and the eight laned showhomes, which are on smaller lots and have a detached garage, are on Cherrywood Rd. “Laned homes allow for increased density and a more affordable price point,” Rewniak explains. “The four custom built homes on Rose Lake Court are on larger lots, and are on a lake. All are visitable, which means they are

easily accessible from ground level, an advantage for people with mobility issues or families using strollers.”

So far, 100 single-family homes have been built, and 1200 single-family homes will be available when construction is complete.

Bridgwater Trails will also include a number of multi-family units, which will feature the first rental homes in the neighbourhood. “A proposal has gone out and we expect a deal will be finalized shortly, with construction of the multi-family rental units beginning in early 2016,” Rewniak says.

EXTENSIVE PATHWAYS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE NEIGHBOURHOOD Featuring extensive pathways, Bridgwater Trails gives residents the opportunity to explore their neighbourhood. “There will be 30 km of park trails connecting all Bridgwater neighbourhoods, and about 25 km have already been completed. All of the trails lead to the Town Centre, the commercial development at Bridgwater. We focused on pathways from the outset to make it easier for pedestrians to walk or cycle than to take a vehicle to the Centre,” he says.

a work in progress, he adds, and he expects it will also be completed by summer of 2016.

“The fact that residents are so close to a park that size, with all of the activities and amenities it will offer, makes it the biggest attraction at Bridgwater Trails,” Rewniak states.

Another unique amenity of Bridgwater Trails is its fountain. Like Bridgwater Forest and Bridgwater Lakes, the fountain is its centrepiece.

“What makes the Bridgwater Trails fountain unique is it was designed so that it can be seen from every part of the neighbourhood,” he explains. “The mechanical room that houses the controls is built into a kind of hill, so that no matter where you are, you have an unobstructed view of the fountain. A program controls the height of the spray, and also the plume, so it’s quite spectacular at night.”

Construction of Save-on-Foods at Bridgwater Centre is on schedule, Rewniak notes, and is expected to open in the fall of 2016.

The trail system will connect to a 50-acre park, which according to Rewniak, is one of the biggest of any new community in Winnipeg’s history. “The park is 90 percent complete and will be finished by the summer of 2016. It will include such activities as beach volleyball, basketball, bocce ball and ultimate frisbee.

There will also be a baseball diamond and soccer fields.”

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Royal Winnipeg Ballet - The tradition continues! Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker heralds in the festive season as a heart-warming feast for the senses bursting with enchanting costumes and timeless choreography (Dec 19-28). Next, “It’s Saturday night!” - Val Caniparoli’s A Cinderella Story brings back nostalgic 1950s television for a retro retelling of everybody’s favourite fairy tale in dance. Expect vintage couture-inspired costumes and electric choreography melded with Richard Rodgers’ music. And it’s all set to live jazz orchestra, thanks to legendary Winnipeg bandleader Ron Paley (Feb 18-21). Performances at Centennial Concert Hall.

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre - Misrule rules at the Mainstage’s John Hirsch Theatre with Alice Through the Looking-Glass! Join Alice as she travels back to a world of wonders that delight the child in each of us (Nov 25-Dec 19). Up next, Billy Elliot: The Musical inspires with its story of a young boy whose destiny changes when he stumbles into a ballet class (Jan 12-Feb 6). And the iconic photo of a lone protestor in Tiananmen Square comes alive 20 years later, when in Chimerica, a journalist goes on a thrilling quest for truth (Feb 24-Mar 19).

The Warehouse’s Tom Hendry Theatre then sees Universal themes brought to life by awardwinning playwright Tom Dugan in Wiesenthal, about a man who devotes his life to one extraordinary mission (to Dec 5). Matt Murray’s Myth of the Ostrich will have you in stitches with its wildly unpredictable afternoon of life-altering consequences for a single mother and her outrageous friend. And, as part of AyckbournFest, the 16th Master Playwright Festival featuring the works of prolific British playwright Alan Ayckbourn sees MTC present Things We Do for Love, a wickedly insightful examination of the things we do – and wish we didn’t do – for love (Feb 3-21).

Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers - Two Canadian contemporary dance heavyweights flaunt their misfit mystique! In Misfit Blues, Montreal’s Paul-André Fortier and Regina’s Robin Poitras get wild and silly in a ride through abstractions and truths of two people experiencing unity (Jan 21-23). Performance at The Rachel Browne Theatre.

Young Lungs Dance Exchange - Get a peek inside the creative process when six creators develop research concepts for show, tell, and learning over two weekends in January (Jan 15-24).

Prairie Theatre Exchange - Unravel the truth in Butcher, when on Christmas Eve, a mysterious old man is found wearing a foreign military uniform and a Santa hat with a meat

hook dangling around his neck and a note saying “Arrest me” (to Dec 6). Then get whisked away on Evalyn Parry’s “tour-de-France” performance of Spin, celebrating the Bicycle as muse, musical instrument and agent of social change (Jan 14-31). A courtroom drama/social-satire follows with Seeds, a docu-drama that puts a spotlight on the court case that pitted a Saskatchewan farmer against a corporate giant (Feb 11-28). Looking for family holiday entertainment? Mission: Muncschpossible brings the charismatic characters of Robert Munsch to vibrant life on the stage with lots of high-octane energy and loads of laughs (Dec 18-Jan 3).

Theatre Projects Manitoba - Artful, entertaining and provocative, TPM cultivates regional theatre with a line-up of local favourites. The season continues with some fresh Fringe artists for TPM Encounters: Fraz vs The Future & Village Ax. This double bill features a hilarious show about time travel by Fraz Wiest, and a performance by Sydney Hayduk that goes to the heart of a person in a village that goes down in history (Jan 7-17). Performances at The Rachel Browne Theatre. Also look out for the monthly cabaret night at Le Garage, when emerging and established artists come together to explore the playwrights and themes of the season (Nov 30, Jan 25 & Feb 29).

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heartwarming musical adaptation goes to epic proportions with largerthan-life magical creatures (Dec 3-27). Next, a moving story of courage and perseverance with The Power of Harriett - based on the life of Harriet Tubman, who fled slavery and risked her life to help others (Feb 3-14).

And celebrate the magic of winter when movement, mask and music unite for Snow Angel, showing how acts of kindness create a ripple effect (Feb 24-Mar 5).

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Celebrations Dinner Theatre - Hungry for drama and good times?

In Michael Jackson in: Back from the Future, Marty McFox and his wife Jennifer throw a 25th wedding anniversary ball that triggers an amazing adventure set to the timeless tunes of the legendary King of Pop (to Jan 16). How about a ‘90s spoof? Hey, Pretty Woman! is a romantic tale with twists and turns and tears (of laughter) all set to music from the early ‘90s.

Sure to bring back memories (Jan 22-Mar 26).

Le Cercle Molière - 90 years of dynamic theatre “en français” cannot be denied! The season continues with Rébecca Déraspe’s Plus (+) Que Toi. See how pain centers on a cast of sad TV characters that viewers are asked to vote upon (Nov 26-Dec 12). Next, Mathieu Chouinard and MarcAndré Charron’s Bouffe dishes out energy and hilarity when chefs preparing a feast push the envelope ... eat or be eaten (Jan 14-30). And in Enemy of the People, Rhéal Cenerini’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen sees controversy, rivalry and manipulation contaminate public health (Mar 3-19).

Winnipeg Jewish Theatre - A festival of new Winnipeg Jewish plays is on the horizon! Experience 10 days of world premieres with readings of new works in development by local playwrights, as well as the presentation of Cairn Moore’s autobiographical Shiksa (Mar 9-19). Performances at The Berney Theatre.

MUSIC Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - Play time continues for the 2015/16 season. CLASSICS SERIES A offers the glory of Handel’s Messiah when Case Scaglione of the New York Philharmonic directs the WSO and the Mennonite Festival Chorus (Dec 4&5). A virtuosic concert follows with violinist Gwen Hoebig playing Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, as well as debuting guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen delivering Jean Sibelius’ most triumphant symphony (Feb 5&6). CLASSICS SERIES B traces the connections between classical music masters Mozart, Brahms and Schumann (Jan 15&16), and then delivers Joni Henson, one of Canada‘s most thrilling young voices, in Bruckner & Strauss: Nature, Love & Longing (Feb 26-27). POPS brings John William’s cinematic score of Home Alone to life with big screen projection (Dec 11-13), rollicks with La Bottine Souriante, one of the great French-Canadian folk ensembles (Jan 8-10) and then gives a loving portrait of Barbra Streisand with awardwinning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway (Feb 12-14).

Soundbytes offers the screamingly funny return of the Rainer Hersch, conductor and comedian extraordinaire (Nov 28), as well as an exploration of the root of Elgar’s famous Enigma Variations (Mar 5). Great-West Life Kids Concerts lets the family join WSO mascot Manny Tuba on a musical adventure around the world with special guests singers, dancers, acrobats and actors (Jan 17). Matinee takes you behind the scenes for an open rehearsal concert performance of Sibelius’s Symphony No.5 with conductor’s introduction and comments to the orchestra (Feb 5). Concerts at The Centennial Concert Hall.

Virtuosi Concerts - Electrifying Russian pianist Alexander Tselyakov is paired with The WSO String Quintet for a rare chamber performance of works by Hummel and Chopin (Dec 5&6). Then treat yourself to an encore of Fine Arts Quartet, one of the elite few who have recorded and toured internationally for over half a century, as well as beautifully balanced pianist Michael Kim (Jan 23). And make way for Order of Canada-appointed André Laplante, a master pianist who has played all over the world and charmed critics (Feb 13). Concerts at The University of Winnipeg’s Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall.

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Manitoba Chamber Orchestra - 2015’s Christmas Concert sparkles with wonderful traditional works like Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and Arcangelo Corelli’s Christmas Concerto (Dec 1). Next, guest

conductor Alain Trudel lines up some favourites for an incredible evening, featuring Bach on double violin, Mozart on double horn and new music

by Sid Robinovitch and Alban Berg (Jan 12). The ‘Enfant terrible’ of the harp - Emmanuel Ceysson - next takes over with infectious enthusiasm and boundless energy. Also expect the premier of Life on Mars by Heidi Ouellette, Ravel’s trusty Introduction and Allegro, as well as a Haydn symphony (Feb 23).

GroundSwell - In Arctic Dreams, Canada’s magical north is cast into sound by local and national composers, including Vincent Ho, Christos Hatzis and Carmen Braden (Dec 16). Concert at Winnipeg Art Gallery.

In Electric Breath, Montreal composer/hyper-flutist Cléo Palacio-Quintin next weaves self-constructed hyper-flutes together with projected video for a stunning audiovisual landscape. Several additional composers are also featured, including Martin Arnold, Cassandra Miller, Monique Jean and Karen Sunabacka (Feb 24). Event held at Cinematheque.

The Winnipeg Singers - The 43rd season continues with Concert 2: The Trumpet Shall Sound: Christmas With The Northern Brass, a festive celebration of the Christmas season including Noel Canadienne by Howard Cable, and Five Carols for Choir and Brass by Derek Holman (Dec 6). Concert at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church.

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The Winnipeg Chamber Music Society - Concert 3 sees the honouring of the 75th anniversary of the premiere of Messiaen’s masterpiece Quartet for the End of Time, combined with dramatic readings and Messiaen’s own commentaries (Jan 17). Concert takes place at Winnipeg Art Gallery.

Winnipeg Folk Festival - Current Swell delivers internationally acclaimed roots-rock at West End Cultural Centre (Dec 10). The JP Hoe Hoe Hoe Holiday Show next returns to the historic Burton Cummings Theatre (Dec 11). Also at the Burt, Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy joins forces with Reuben and the Dark (Jan 19), and Corb Lund brings sharp song-craft to a bevy of new tunes with his band The Hurtin’ Albertans (Feb 10). And Frazey Ford, member of the critically acclaimed The Be Good Tanyas, tells her own story at West End Cultural Centre (Feb 19).

Jazz Winnipeg - The newest album from Born Ruffians, RUFF, will rouse your bloodlust with scrubbed raw anthems (Nov 29). Next, Winnipeg guitarist Greg Lowe and Regina guitarist Jack Semple pluck away at new compositions in a variety of styles (Dec 11). Concerts at the Park Theatre. Then, one of our country’s most talented and entertaining pianists, Michael Kaeshammer, unveils his 9th studio album at the West End Cultural Centre (Feb 24).

Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra - Big band arrangements come to the rescue when storyteller Ismaila Alfa narrates Peter and the Wolf and The Night Before Christmas (Dec 13). Love that girl from Ipanema? Delve into Brazil’s vibrant arts and folklore with the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim (Feb 14). Then some of Canada’s best jazz composers and arrangers deliver a coast-to-coast survey of our national treasures (Mar 20). Concerts at The Winnipeg Art Gallery.

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GALLERIES & MUSEUMS Winnipeg Art Gallery - Olympus: The Greco-Roman Collections of Berlin showcases over 160 treasures from the National Museums in Berlin’s world-renowned collection of classical antiquities (to Mar 2016).

Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven celebrates the Canadian legacy of excellence in wilderness landscape painting (to Mar 2016). The George & Tannis Richardson Collection of Inuit Sculpture features significant works assembled during the 1970s and early 1980s by well-known artists such as Lukie Airut and Jimmy Arnamissa (to Feb 2016). Abstract Objectives: Painting and Sculpture, 1950-Present brings together works created

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Olympus: The Greco-Roman Collections of Berlin at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. between 1950 and the present day to underline some of the shifting motivations that have shaped abstract art (opened Oct 10). Continuing exhibitions include The Academic Tradition in Europe & Canada, 17001900, a survey of the art and artists who supplanted the Medieval and Renaissance guild systems of overseeing and regulating art instruction (to Jan 2016), Modernist Traditions: 1900-1950, showing artists abstracting from reality and pushing away from pictorial illusion (to March 2016), and European Renaissance and Baroque Art: 1500-1700, exhibiting northern Renaissance painting and art originating from leading European centres (to Jan 2016). Highlights of Inuit Sculpture features some of the outstanding pieces in the WAG collection (through Dec 2015). And be sure to head out to the Assiniboine Park Zoo for Journey to Churchill, an ongoing, rotating display of Inuit sculpture (to Dec 2020). Upcoming for 2016: a major retrospective of Karel Funk, featuring over 25 paintings charts the subtle and considered development of technical method, compositional strategy and subject preference; The Inuit Art Centre Project exhibits details about how WAG’s amazing collection of carvings, drawings, prints, textiles and new media will be housed in a new Inuit Art Centre; and Oviloo Tunnillie (1949-2014) gets a retrospective as one of our most respected Inuit sculptors.

Plug In ICA - A laboratory for research and a space for presentation; all mediums converge here to represent the best in contemporary art.

Internationally acclaimed Aleksandra Domanovic shows a body of highly researched works on the history of media and technology (to Jan 3). aceartinc. - An artist-run centre devoted to submission-driven exhibitions. Intermedia artist Andrea Roberts presents works influenced by sound, print, installation and performance in Cold Reading (to Dec 1).

Indigenous Curator in Residence, Niki Little also mounts Enendaman | Anminigook - an investigation of authorship in contemporary Indigenous art that recreates space as a generative process (through Jan). Next, Colin Lyons reveals his interests in industrial ruins and sacrificial landscapes in Modern Cult of Monuments (opens Mar 4).

Actual Contemporary - Expect diverse works by emerging, mid-career and senior artists. The Age of Catastrophe features over a dozen artists from all over Canada and around the world surfing catastrophe (to Dec 12). And From Bluffs to the Holler: Paintings by Neil Peter Dyck showcases wildly abstract hybrid landscapes on wood panels (to Jan 9). cre8ery - Rash Promises by abstract artists Robert Coulter and Marilyn Folson envisions a world of imagined possibility; they ask if it is rash for art to make promises (Nov 27-Dec 8). Better than Yesterday studies improvement with pieces relating to the quest to improve yourself or the things around you (Dec 10-22). Next, a multitude of talented artists working in a variety of different styles get showcased as 99 Pieces of Art on the Wall embarks on its annual art sell-athon (Jan 8-19). The Appearance of First Light sees Ashleigh Wiebe use paint to explore new beginnings, growth and fresh new perspectives (Feb 9-16).

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Soul Gallery Inc at 163 Clare Ave offers the unique experience of viewing contemporary fine art in the context of a home. The gallery showcases a diverse selection of paintings, printmaking, photography and sculpture from Canadian and international artists. Open by appointment Monday to Saturday (204-781-8259) and every first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter Exhibition Dec 12 & 13, noon to 4 p.m.

Manitoba Museum - National Geographic Presents: Earth Explorers lets you into five of the planet’s most spectacular eco-zones, including polar regions, oceans, rain forests, mountains, caves and savanna with hands-on activities and stunning displays (to Apr 24).

Manitoba Children’s Museum - At this interactive learning environment to nurture the imagination, a holiday tradition for all generations awaits! The last original Eaton’s “Fairytale Vignette Display” from the ninth floor annex of the Eaton’s downtown store is open to the public fully restored for a limited time - favourites include Cinderella, Humpty Dumpty and Three Blind Mice (to Jan 3).

Museum of Human Rights - It’s all about love! XOXO: An Exhibit about Love and Forgiveness uses hands-on activities to allow children to explore ways to express thoughts and feelings that transcend race, culture, religion and nationality (to Jan 3).

FESTIVALS New Music Festival - The 25th anniversary of an incredible sonic event! Boundary-pushing symphonic experimentation rings throughout The Centennial Concert Hall! For line-up announcement, check www.newmusicfestival.ca (Jan 23-29).

Big Fun Fest - Plug in, crank it up and submit to fun at the 5th installment of this popular multi-genre rock and sound festival. Celebrate Winnipeg’s musical talent against the backdrop of the prairies (Jan 27-31). Held at various venues throughout Winnipeg.

Master Playwright Festival - Experience a panorama of companies producing works by Alan Ayckbourn. This Olivier & Tony Award winning playwright has written 79 plays, more than half of which have been produced in London’s West End as well as around the world. Check out www. masterplaywrightfest.com for the festival’s shows and presenters (Feb 3-21). Venues throughout the city.

Festival du Voyageur - Celebrate Canada’s fur trading era! The joie de vivre of the Voyageurs is revived with traditional French-Canadian food, fiddling, jigging, astounding snow sculpture, historic costumes and a kids’ tent. Don’t forget the ever-popular Beard Growing & Louis Riel look-alike contests (Feb 12-21). Festival takes place at Voyageur Park.

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ity musical talent, including Kristian Alexandrov, Shannon Gaye and Tom Jackson (Dec 14).

Steve Bell Christmastide - Go on a journey through advent, nativity and epiphany with this Manitoba-made poet/musician (Dec 17). Concert at Centennial Concert Hall.

Blue Rodeo - The legendary Canadian band is back on tour, hot off being nominated for the Polaris Heritage Prize for their masterful 5th studio album, Five Days in July (Jan 15).

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Freeze Frame - The 20th edition of this annual international film festival for kids of all ages provides young people in Manitoba with quality films and videos from around the world.

Check out other cultures and new storytelling styles (Mar 6-13). Screenings and other events take place at Centre culturel franco-manitobain and Cinematheque.

SPECIAL EVENTS Graham Clark - Rumor’s Comedy Club presents a 3-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee who was the co-host of Maximum Fun’s Stop Podcasting Yourself, a regular on CBC’s The Debaters, and has appeared in Just for Laughs, Halifax Comedy Festival and Winnipeg Comedy Festival (to Nov 28).

Loverboy - Iconic Canadian rock group promotes their ninth studio album, Unfinished Business, with special alt guests 54-40 and Queen City Kids as part of the Grey Cup Festival Series (Nov 28). Concert at MTS Centre.

Darcy Oake - Master Illusionist brings you to the edge of reality as he delivers an exhilarating, logic-bending contemporary adaptation of an art form that has puzzled and entertained for centuries (Dec 4). Performance at MTS Centre.

CanadInns Winter Wonderland - This Winnipeg family tradition is a festive seasonal drive through a display of over one million lights and over 26 different themed areas along a 2.5 km drive. Display at Red River Exhibition Park (Dec 4-Jan 2).

Stuart McLean and the Vinyl Cafe Christmas Show - Enjoy endearingly funny Dave and Morley stories, as well as new music when this Christmas tradition returns (Dec 7&8).

Performance at Centennial Concert Hall.

Let’s Hang On! - A Frankie Valli Tribute Show at Burton Cummings Theatre! Seasoned entertainers preserving the music and style of the iconic group Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons pay tribute with trademark vocal virtuosity, tight harmonies and crisp choreography (Jan 15).

So You Think You Can Dance? - Season 12 goes on tour (Jan 18). Performance at Burton Cummings Theatre.

Maple Leaf Monster Jam - The biggest performers on four wheels will bring you to your feet as they rip up a custom-designed track full of obstacles. A massive night’s entertainment (Jan 30). Event at MTS Centre.

Winnipeg Mardi Gras 2016 - That’s an entertainment party! Unmask your senses and experience the sizzling sights, sounds and tastes of Mardi Gras (Feb 13&14). Held at Winnipeg Convention Centre.

Disney On Ice - Dare to Dream brings princess stories and the most beloved fairytales to the ice in a sensational live production, featuring scenes from Tangled, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and The Princess and the Frog (Feb 18-21). Performances at MTS Centre.

Nightwish - Acoustic, opera and metal merge as this popular European band tours in support of their latest effort, Endless Forms Most Beautiful (Mar 1). Concert at Burton Cummings Theatre.

Glenn Miller Orchestra - This world famous band brings timeless classics like “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo” back to the stage with over 20 musicians and singers (Mar 2). Concert at Burton Cummings Theatre.

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Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash - A Night to Remember! pays tribute to music in Memphis, where in Sam Phillips’ Sun Studio, music legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins jammed and recorded together (Dec 8). Concert at Burton Cummings Theatre.

The Huron Carole - In the spirit of peace, this annual national concert series stops at the Fort Garry Hotel to raise funds and awareness for Canada’s hungry. Hear an assortment of qualPromotional photos by Ville Akseli Juurikkala

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Fittinglyy, the terse weekly menu is sourced from old French recipe books, making each plate simple in ambition. But generous descriptions by the impeccably mannered servers will underscore that extravagance in flavour is assured.

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For tasting, the Premiere offerings see classics done with proverbial je ne sais quoi.

Bright dill-accented Smoked Goldeye & Caviar come meaty and bubbly piled on a slice of French toast with Dijon mayo, while a honey vinaigrette dressed Spinach Salad cobbles walnut, pickled radish and fried Havarti pieces, then crowns it all with a sensuous soft egg.

Deuxième: Jail Island Salmon rolls up a supple fillet in golden panko with pea and almond accents; Magret Duck Breast plates rich sliced breast with grapefruit, butternut squash purée and red wine gastrique.

To side, we go provincial: Braised Cabbage with house-smoked bacon and pistachios, as well as Dauphinoise Potatoes with sharp Parmesan and melted Gruyère.

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Our visit’s most unique wine was the Errázuriz Wild Ferment Chilean Chardonnay. Using naturally occurring yeasts for fermentation, this glass offers stunning crispness and toasty caramel.

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1 Forks Market Road World cuisine and Canada’s bounty harmonize in historic surroundings for an unforgettable evening of flavour and ambience. Asian, French and Italian inform the seasonal prix fix menu here ($55). Fall’s choices included starters like Golden Curry & Apple Soup, and appetizers like Butter Fried Quail with honey garlic and blue cheese. For Mains, expect the likes of Ginger Beer Brined Pork Loin with coconut milk and lime, as well as traditional French Confit Duck. Thanks to an amazingly comprehensive wine list, pairing is a breeze. To finish, unique sweet creations have included Lavender & Ginger Crème Brûlée and Spiced Pumpkin Mousse.

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85 Princess Street This favourite Exchange District spot for artfully prepared tapas-style plates with fantastic “slow” food flavour never ceases to surprise. Chef Mandel Hitzer’s homestyle menu is designed for sharing daytime, nighttime, sweet-time and tipsy-time. Snacking includes French Fries with truffle oil, chives and Spanish cheese. For heftier flavour, the blackened strip-loin fuses lime kaffir, coconut, grilled local vegetables, fermented daikon on basmati rice with a “perfect” egg. For sweet, the “filthy dirty good ol’ dirt pie” will charm with Manitoba honey ice cream, olive oil, pepper and angel cake. Keep your fingers crossed for “raw / almond,” their magical winter pop-up restaurant at The Forks.

Deseo Bistro

696 Osborne Street Oft proclaimed as one of the best in Canada, what’s plated here is like nothing you’ve ever tasted before. Thanks to seasoned (and controversial!) chef Scott Bagshaw and gutsy co-founder Alejandro Mora, you’ll get healthy handmade eats that are as fresh as they are scrumptious. Asian, Italian, French and even molecular gastronomy inform an impressively innovative menu. Dinner plates Pork Belly lathered in Korean barbecue sauce with parsnip, pickle and white prawn tempura, as well as a heavenly Steak Tartare with warm brown butter, Ethiopian spiced hot sauce, parsley salad, pickles, crisp shallot and grilled sourdough.

The Cornerstone Bar & Restaurant

93 Osborne Street The masterminds behind the Brit-style pub The Grove have done it again - this time in ultra-modern style with a line-up of gourmet versions of pub favourites. Ceviche comes bright and breezy with chilli, orange and mint.

Mussels are a burly and garlicky affair in white wine and cream loaded with bacon, corn and fennel. With a nod to gone-but-not-forgotten Papa George’s, there’s a tzatziki and feta rich Greek burger. Vegetarian? A currylaced burger hits the spot with its hummus lathered patty of red lentil, walnut and white bean that’s accented with scallion and kale. Look out for unique weekly specials.

Food Evolution

Rudy’s Eat & Drink

Chew

Ripe Bistro & Lounge

2015 Main Street Butter your biscuits and head to the pavilion at Kildonan Park. WOW! Hospitality Concepts goes North End gourmet with traditional recipes reinvented by way of cutting-edge cooking technologies, culinary expertise and fresh local ingredients. Appetizers include Beets fritters with Dandelion greens, and Smoked Duck Salad with pear, praline and Manitoba Trappist cheese. For entrees, schnitzel comes with compote, mushrooms freshly foraged and chicken gets pop-corned. For a wacky treat, the Cracker Jack Snack pack pops in a surprise with caramel and nuts - bacon! Brunch is also scrumptious; French toast stuffed with mascarpone cheese and lingonberry jam.

532 Waterloo Street Rustic tradition sets the scene for the happy people who make (and chew!) the good food here. French, Italian and Canadian cooking combine for a menu that is irresistibly textured. Lunch sees melted gruyere on duck prosciutto, a beet & quinoa burger, and a pork belly Vietnamese sandwich.

Dinner keeps things chew-friendly with selections like porcini gnocchi with lobster, mushrooms and black truffle, as well as an octopus bolognese with creamy labneh and minty shiso. Desserts include spiced plums with canola cake, candied fennel and almond gelato. Want some Chew at home? The Store Next Door invites you to fill your fridge with packaged favourites.

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375 Graham Avenue Fun and flavour are the focus at this throwback to ‘50s culture. Nestled in leather, wood and nostalgia, you’ll savour everything freshly baked, house-cured and from scratch. For sharing, bites range from tacos with crispy breaded Haddock, sticky ribs with slaw, and Malaysian Lettuce wraps with ground chicken, Shitake mushroom and peanut. Salads are substantial, too - covering all corners of the culinary globe. Mains range from Chicken Cordon Bleu to Provencal Salmon to straight-up steak and burgers to Spicy Prawn Chow Mein and Homemade Cheddar Perogies with house kielbasa. The Lounge boasts a killer list of cocktails and craft beers.

842 Corydon Avenue Mise Bistro is no more - making this spot in Corydon village ripe for ... Ripe! Offering freshly prepared classics, you’ll savour Chef Thomas Pitt’s menu of Irish, Jewish, native Canadian, Korean and French staples.

Bannock is baked daily, herbs come garden-sourced, bacon is housesmoked and ingredients are locally sourced. Add that attention to detail to plates likes the Jewish Cowboy of smoked brisket topped with pickles, a white truffle oil-accented Mac ‘n Cheese and Campfire Chicken Quesadillas. Some Mise favourites also reappear, like Terry’s Gnocchi with garlic, prawns, pancetta, broccoli and almonds. Thursdays see Steve Kirby & friends perform live jazz.

The Blue Marble Restaurant & Lounge, located in The Grand Winnipeg Airport Hotel

by Lakeview is getting rave reviews from travellers and local residents alike. With a tapas (small plates) menu full of items too good to share, the restaurant dresses an elegant dining experience in an intimate, modern setting.

A GRAND DINING EXPERIENCE

Head Chef Anthony Kucera puts an emphasis on fresh using an on-site urban cultivator to grow the micro-greens and herbs that accent dishes made with other local ingredients. The result is favourites, such as cavena risotto with pork belly, porcini, blueberry, shaved Parmesan and pea shoots; and beef short ribs, braised and accompanied by potato pureé, creamed leeks, crispy parsnip and a Guinness sauce.

Guests can select the perfect beverage pairing for their meal from the restaurant’s custom built wine cellar, which features 150 varieties of Canadian and international wine. This entire selection is available as part of the Grand Hotel’s catering packages and offers a variety of tasty options in the hotel’s Tarmac Boardroom for 13, or Runway 36 Executive Lounge for larger functions. Guests can select

from a general catering menu, or have The Blue Marble’s Chef Kucera design a custom breakfast, lunch, or dinner for a one-of-a-kind event experience.

The Blue Marble Restaurant & Lounge is a definite treat for business functions, hungry travellers, and local patrons alike.

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For those with discerning tastes

BY DONNA MINKUS

U

nless you’re a consumer or collector of exceptional wines and spirits, you may not know about Distinctions – a glasswalled room at the Grant Park Liquor Mart featuring coveted and unique wine and spirits products. But Ben Rusch, Manager, Product Education, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, wants potential customers to know that the best the world has to offer in wines and spirits are right here in Winnipeg, at Distinctions.

“Not everyone shops for rare and high end items such as Balblair 1965 single malt scotch, which sells for $3233,” Rusch acknowledges.

“These offerings appeal to collectors and people looking for a rare or unique gift. But customers who are willing to travel to Chicago or New York to purchase the crème de la crème of wines and spirits can find them here,” he says.

“Some of the items at Distinctions are exceedingly rare and prices reflect exclusivity,” Rusch adds. “We have some very attractively priced items, which we are able to obtain because of our network of contacts,” he points out, citing Penfold’s Bin 620 at $1050. Other exclusive

“Our business is growing,” he adds. “We have knowledgeable consultants who have the product expertise and skill set to connect with customers who have an appreciation for our prestigious products and are willing to spend a significant amount of money. We are pleased to provide this level of service.”

items include Comte de Lauvia Armagnac 1934 – only 90 bottles available worldwide – for $1300. “People fly in from Vancouver to take advantage of our collection and prices,” he says.

Distinction’s offerings also appeal to people who are building their dream home and are adding a wine cellar. Or those who want to enhance their existing collection.

Liquor Mart identified a demand for exclusivity and responded by introducing the Distinctions brand, Rusch states. “We saw an interest in upscale and unique products from around the world, especially wines and spirits, and occasionally beers. Renovations at the Grant Park store provided the opportunity to offer these highly sought-after items.”

While some of the other Liquor Marts have a small Distinctions section, people who want to experience the allure of the Distinctions brand should go to the Grant Park Liquor Mart, Rusch suggests.

Customers interested in visiting Distinctions but aren’t close to Grant Park can go to their local Liquor Mart and order a Distinctions product, or they can go to the Liquor Mart website at www.LiquorMarts.ca. All products, prices and tasting notes are available online.

For more information about Distinctions, visit www.liquormarts.ca/distinctions

Since it opened three years ago, Distinctions has held tastings for its customers, or those who may have expressed an interest in rare and exclusive products. A tastings event is usually held at peak seasons – around Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter – and by invitation only, Rusch notes. “Liquor Mart Product Consultants extend a personal invitation to our very best customers. We usually have 60 to 100 people at Distinctions tastings.”

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Come home to The Gates! We provide world-class services, spectacular local cuisine, and unparalleled facilities to meet your every need.

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We also boast an elegantly appointed lounge, the best riverside deck on the Assiniboine, and private intimate dining rooms all nestled in a lush country setting.

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Make your ”To Do” list the night before. Knowing what you have to get done the next day helps you wake up and feel organized even before you start tackling your list.

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Schedule it and stick with it. Write down one thing to accomplish each day per week in your calendar. For example, do banking on Mondays, grocery shopping on Thursdays, etc.

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Facebook, TV, surfing the internet and talking on the phone can consume your entire day before you know it.

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Italian Penne Bake

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1 lb (500 g) penne pasta 2 cups (500 mL) plain yogurt, divided 3 tbsp (45 mL) white wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh basil, chopped 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh oregano, chopped 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper ½ tsp (2 mL) salt 2 tsp (10 mL) hot pepper sauce 1 tsp (5 mL) dried chili flakes 1 cup (250 mL) zucchini, shredded 1 cup (250 mL) carrots, shredded ½ cup (125 mL) green onions, chopped 1 red pepper, diced 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 cups (500 mL) old white Cheddar cheese, shredded 8 eggs ¼ cup (50 mL) Parmesan cheese, grated Cook pasta according to package directions.

Set aside. Combine ½ cup (125 mL) yogurt, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, pepper, salt, pepper sauce and chili flakes. Toss gently with hot pasta. Add zucchini, carrots, onions, pepper and tomatoes. Toss until mixed and turn into a large baking dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Beat eggs until light and foamy. Stir in remaining 1 ½ cups (375 mL) yogurt. Pour over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 45 minutes or until mixture is set and golden brown.

Makes 8 servings

Egg and Crab Profiteroles Pastry Puffs ½ cup (125 mL) water 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter ½ cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour 2 eggs Egg and Crab Filling 4 hard-cooked eggs 3 tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise 2 cans (120 g each) crabmeat, drained 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped chives ½ tsp (2 mL) chili flakes 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper Paprika Puffs Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan over high heat, stir water and butter, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture

pulls away from the side of the saucepan to form a soft dough. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Using beaters, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until mixture is well combined and dough is thick and glossy. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls (about 2 tsp/10 mL) about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 375° F (190°C) for about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F (180°C) and bake for a further 5 -7 minutes until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Filling In a small bowl, mash eggs with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cut each puff in half. Spoon about 2 tsp (10 mL) filling in each puff half. Sprinkle each one with paprika.

Place tops back on each puff.

Makes 55-60 stuffed appetizers ** Optional – A pastry bag with decorating tip can be used to make the pastry puffs.

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TURKEY TRADITIONS

BUY LOCAL, SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS OVEN ROASTED TURKEY RUB INGREDIENTS:

1 whole 1½ Tbsp (20 mL) 1 tsp (5 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL) 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) 1 tsp (5 mL) 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) 2 Tbsp (30 mL) 1 Tbsp (15 mL)

Turkey (fresh or thawed) garlic, finely chopped sea salt paprika dried chili flakes (optional) dried oregano dried mustard black pepper butter, melted olive oil

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove neck and giblets from turkey. Pat dry with paper towel. Combine all seasoning ingredients, butter and olive oil to make a paste. Coat the outside and inside of the turkey with the paste. Place turkey, breast side up, on a wire rack inside the roasting pan so that the juices are able to drain. Cover the top of the bird loosely with foil. Place in oven.

Remove foil after 1-2 hours depending on size of bird. A meat thermometer should read 170°F (77°C) when the bird is done.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Jason Wortzman, Granny’s Poultry

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COOKING TIMES AND TEMPERATURES

Oven: Roast turkey at 325°F (160°C)

WEIGHT

STUFFED

UNSTUFFED

6 – 8 lbs (3.0 – 3.5 kg) 8 – 10 lbs (3.5 – 4.5 kg) 10 – 12 lbs (4.5 – 5.5 kg) 12 – 16 lbs (5.5 – 7.0 kg) 16 – 20 lbs (7.0 – 9.0 kg) 20 – 24 lbs (9.0 – 10.9 kg)

3 – 3 ¼ hours 3 ¼ – 3 ½ hours 3 ½ – 3 ¾ hours 3 ¾ – 4 hours 4 ¼ – 4 ¾ hours 4 ¾ – 5 ½ hours

2 ½ – 2 ¾ hours 2 ¾ – 3 hours 3 – 3 ¼ hours 3 ¼ – 3 ½ hours 3 ¾ – 4 ½ hours 4 – 5 hours

NOTE: Cooking times are for planning purposes only – always use a digital meat thermometer to determine doneness.

Manitoba Turkey Producers recommends cooking a whole turkey to an internal temperature of 170°F (77°C) in the breast and 180°F (82°C) in the thigh.

When roasting, any stuffing placed in the cavity of the bird should reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).

Let the bird stand for 20 minutes before carving.

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“We just recorded the last song,” beams Winnipeg singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Sierra Noble, who has been working on her first full-length vocal album over the past year and half - a record that will feature songs written over the past six years; musical markers of her journey. The 25-year-old, who started her career as a young Métis fiddler, has progressed into a bona fide musician who’s proven she can write songs for multiple genres and mediums. But one common thread still runs through - her love for her hometown.

Remembering Home B Y C A R LY P E T E R S P H O T O G R A P H Y: J O S H D O O K H I E

This connection to Winnipeg has long inspired Noble’s music and has always brought her back to its cocoon of creativity, even though now she splits her time between here and Nashville. Her song “Coming Home to Say Goodbye,” speaks of leaving a ghost of oneself in the frosty streets of Winnipeg, which beckons one to come home no matter where they roam. Noble has aptly named her new album, City of Ghosts, to be a reminder of Winnipeg for those who have left, and to leave an impression on those who have never visited the Manitoba city.

Noble recorded the album (with the exception of one song) within the province at Unity Grain in Roseisle, and Steve Bell’s studio, Signpost Music, alongside local musicians and awardwinning songwriter and producer Murray Pulver, all of whom she’s worked with for years.

“These people know me at my core, and my core is Winnipeg,” she states, adding it’s this community and the one she’s joined in Nashville that have helped her find her voice as a songwriter over the years. “It’s a beautifully intimate experience working together to create that three minutes of magic.”

Taking inspiration from Canadian fiddler Oliver Schroer, who stated, “I don’t write these tunes, I’m just lucky to grab them as the flutter by,” Noble has taken a fluid approach when writing her own pieces. “I just go with it. Sometimes a song isn’t just meant for you, so you let it go. I try to approach the process very organically.”

The path to becoming the singer/songwriter she is today has certainly seemed like the definition of a natural progression. While living in an Ottawa duplex, her mother, who was pregnant with Noble at the time, would rest on a couch near the wall they shared with a Romanian virtuoso violinist named Joan Harea. As he began to play, Noble’s mother noticed the baby would relax. An in utero connection had been made.

“As soon as I could talk, I asked to play the violin,” recalls Noble, adding that to this day, Harea’s music hits a part of her that no other can touch.

At the age of seven, she held a violin for the first time; by the age of eight she was mastering the fiddle; at 14 she released her first instrumental fiddle album; and by 17 cut her

songwriting teeth with a four-song EP which set her on a course across the world, playing for people in all different countries, alongside the likes of Bon Jovi and Paul McCartney. Her songs “Possibility” and “I Can See” played on primetime TV shows, while “Try Anything” made her the first Canadian ever to be named the winner of “Best Song” and “Best Performance” at the prestigious 52nd Annual Viña Del Mar International Song Festival in Chile.

Since then, Noble states she’s grown a lot as both a person and musician, and feels City of Ghosts is certainly a natural progression for her as an artist.

“It’s been a long journey,” she admits. “I’ve been writing constantly. I had over 200 songs to choose from [for this album] - some from seven years ago, some new ones. It was like a road map of my life.”

When selecting songs to record for the album, Noble listened to her own gut - not what might make the record companies happy, or what would get played by mainstream media - but what felt best to her; what she and her fans would want to listen to.

A portion of City of Ghosts, which Noble anticipates will be out in spring 2016, was funded through Kickstarter by those fans.

Backers more than doubled the funds needed (probably the promise of handmade Peanut Butter Balls and Skype hangouts for donors helped) to complete the 10-track album.

“The fans have been patiently waiting for it, and I just want them to know it will be totally worth it,” she expresses. “I’m so excited to play it for them and just share the music.”

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Thoughts All I can say is “Wow!” The home featured in the Fall 2015 issue of Style Manitoba was truly dramatic. Everything about it reflects that perfect balance of cutting edge design and modern warmth, including the decorating. I was particularly impressed with that amazing staircase, and was happy to see it came from Winnipeg-based Fort Rouge Glass. (Move over Toronto!) Maric Homes and all the suppliers involved in this home’s construction should all be extremely proud!

Eric Turner, Winnipeg

I’ve been following Style Manitoba for a long time, and have kept many of your previous issues. It was great to see Manitoba’s wellknown throat singer, Tanya Tagaq, gracing the cover of the Summer 2015 edition. The recipes in this issue were also excellent! Keep up with this great publication – I’m looking forward to seeing future issues.

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He truly is an inspiration to those dealing with addiction and other related issues. It would be nice to see more coverage of this nature in your publication, including articles on mental health issues. These topics are swept under the rug all too often, and what the world really needs now is more awareness.

Jamie Farberger, Winnipeg

The Fall 2015 issue of Style Manitoba was outstanding! From the gorgeous home featured on your cover to the extensive coverage of showhomes and neighbourhoods within, it was a good read from cover to cover. I also enjoy the lifestyle content included, particularly food and entertainment. After noticing the editorial on Mercedes Benz in Winnipeg, I actually stopped in at the new location. Impressive new digs!

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ore than 35 percent of Canadian homes have a resident dog. In fact, with more than five million canines at home, we have more dogs living among us than ever. This statistic represents a challenge. With demand for puppies greater than ever, the door has been opened to unscrupulous breeders where ill-treated, caged mother dogs deliver litter after litter to satisfy the growing need.

This is where Free And Alive Rescue (FAAR) comes into the picture. An organization of volunteer activists, FAAR saves dogs from puppy mills, rescues dogs from high kill shelters, takes in stray / abandoned / injured dogs, as well as dogs whose owners can’t care for them anymore. These animals are put up for adoption to loving homes throughout Manitoba.

“Our goal is to get dogs out of dangerous and neglectful situations into safety, ensure all their vet needs are taken care of, and then into loving adoptive homes,” says Shannon Brown, Executive Director, FAAR Manitoba. “We also help shelter dogs in high kill shelters in Canada and the US. We are not breed specific. We try our best to help any dog, no matter where they are. We always have at least 20 dogs in our care at any given time,” she says, adding that this ranges from dogs available for adoption, dogs currently on medical hold, or being rehabilitated and in our ‘forever foster program,’ a program for dogs that are too sick and only have limited time left. “When our rescues are too sick, we keep them in loving homes where our special foster moms ensure all their veterinary needs are taken care of, and they are kept comfortable until it is their time to cross the rainbow bridge.”

At the heart of FAAR’s rescue activities is ‘Operation Sunshine.’ Three to four times a year, the group travels to Missouri to attend the state’s ‘puppy mill’ auctions. According to Brown, Missouri’s lax animal welfare regulations allow for the greatest misery for dogs and the greatest profit to the pet industry. She reports that dogs start out in one mill for maybe a year or two, produce a few litters, then get sold at an auction to a lower grade mill that will try for a few more litters. These dogs are then sold again to yet another mill. This process continues until the dog dies.

“Our goal is to intercept these dogs. When we arrive at an auction, we go into the ‘viewing’ area where the dogs are stacked on top of each other in wire cages. Choosing is tough. We try to look for the worst of the worst. For example, we look for animals that may have large mammary tumours, broken legs, eye infections, or fur loss. We look for the old ones, the ones with huge mammary glands hanging through the bottom of the cage.

Their time is done. We pray that the mills view them as less valuable, so bidding stays under $50.

Sometimes that doesn’t happen. Sometimes we can’t afford the most pathetic ones that are still considered good breeders. These dogs can go for hundreds of dollars.”

Costs are hard for the group. In addition to the monies spent on purchase, there is the price of a rental truck and gas to go down to Missouri, the

PUPPY L VE high exchange rate, the duty on purchased dogs at the border, and then there are the vet costs and boarding once the animals are home in Winnipeg.

“Our vet bills range anywhere from $8000 to $15000 at any given time. The average cost to take care of a puppy mill survivor is $1200, but has gone as high as $4000,” says Brown.

She reports that care always consists of exams, blood work and X-rays, as well as spay / neuter procedures, vaccines, and deworming. The extras that are given include dentals / reconstructive mouth surgery, mammary tumour removal, as well as leg amputations, bladder stone removal, positive heartworm treatment, Lyme disease treatment, and eye surgery.

People can help by becoming sponsors for these mill survivors. “When you become a sponsor, you follow the dog their entire journey, from when they are at the auction, their trip back, their lifesaving vet treatment, rehabilitation, and their

B Y K E L LY G R AY

adoption. We allow our sponsors to meet and hold the puppy they saved. It’s one of the most amazing feelings in the world to hold that actual dog that only weeks before was left to die in a dark cage,” she says, adding that FAAR can only save the puppies for which they have sponsors.

How can people help FAAR’s fight for dogs? Go to the website (www.freeandaliverescue.ca) or visit their Facebook page.

Get involved by signing up for volunteer fostering or sponsor a dog for adoption. Click the ‘Donate’ button on the group’s website and social media pages to help take a bite out of the high cost of compassion.

“We are 100 percent volunteer and non-profit,” says Brown, who asks Manitobans to step up for these puppies and moms in need. “Help us help these dogs. We are all the hope they have.”

For more information visit www.freeandaliverescue.ca

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DAVID GILMOUR Rattle that Lock (Columbia/Sony) David Gilmour joked recently that at 69 he’s finding his feet at last. He’s stretching elsewhere as well. Moments of Rattle that Lock bask in the same sunset glow that warmed On an Island, the guitarist’s third set beyond Pink Floyd, and the happiness of the family man continues – novelist wife Polly Samson wrote many of the lyrics, and son Gabriel plays piano.

Stately Floydian rhythms have been shunted, though, to favour new but no less heartfelt approaches. “Faces of Stone” sets a Parisian waltz to his account of his late mother’s dementia, in a song as dignified as “A Boat Lies Waiting,” a tribute to Pink Floyd’s late keyboard player, Richard Wright. In happier climes, “Today” opens with a children’s choir before becoming an irresistible celebration of life. This is serious, intelligent and vital music from a man with much to say. (The deluxe edition’s companion disc includes videos of four “Barn Jams,” with Wright joyful at the keyboards, and a winsome animation of small-combo jazz tune, “The Girl in the Yellow Dress.”)

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Many satisfying hours immersed in Shadowplayers, James Nice’s book about Manchester music label/art project, Factory Records, warmed the return of Factory’s most successful signing. Following a long fade into silence after two underwhelming sets, New Order has re-energized both sides of its sound – the guitars jangle in high pop style, the synthesizers make a five-piece band sound twice its size, and occasionally the two become one. Singer Bernard Sumner’s scribble-on-a-matchbook lyrics haven’t improved (“You’re fantastic/So iconic”), but he sells them as earnestly as Stephen Morris plays drums.

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From Windsor, Ontario, to Morocco and Kashmir – a hitherto unknown line – The Tea Party expanded its hard, bluesbased rock by extending its arsenal, with Indian and Middle Eastern winds, fretted instruments and percussion. Twilight ballad “Sister Awake” shimmered in a sitar aura before giving way to a storm of hand drums and, at a guess, a twining Middle Eastern oboe. Guitarist Jeff Martin sang in a Nick Cave baritone, and, like Cave, sought the dark magic in the blues – “Turn the Lamp Down Low” is deep to rattle the spine. “The Badger” is a spry, Celtic-flavoured guitar instrumental that could have come from the similarly border-free Bert Jansch. This 20th anniversary edition adds a well-packed second disc of valuable contemporary material.

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by Quentin Mills-Fenn

BOOKSHELF Stalin’s Daughter (Harper Collins)

by Rosemary Sullivan

Rosemary Sullivan’s prize-winning biography of Svetlana Alliluyeva, only daughter of Josef Stalin, is riveting. Both deeply researched and beautifully written, it’s a compelling narrative of an extraordinary life, from a childhood in the Kremlin to a top-secret defection in India, from writing a best-selling book to death in poverty in Wisconsin just a few years ago. And always, the reader wonders what it was like to have one of the most notorious figures of the 20th Century for a parent.

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Slick Water

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by Andrew Nikiforuk This is the hard-hitting story of Jessica Ernst, who had a successful career working in the Alberta oil patch until one energy company started fracking in her backyard. Fracking can release poisonous chemicals into aquifers and turn well water into a flammable soup. When Ernst, a brave, determined woman, asked questions and demanded answers, the company, the energy regulator, and the Alberta government responded with obstruction, accusations, and lies.

Road Trip Rwanda (Viking)

by Will Ferguson

Will Ferguson writes about a trip he took to Rwanda with his friend Jean-Claude Munyezamu, who escaped mere months before the 1994 genocide. The pair takes in cities and game preserves, but everywhere sees reminders of the period when 900,000 people were murdered in just a few months. Now, Rwanda is the success of Africa, with a bustling economy.

This travel memoir is sad and hopeful, even funny - a powerful portrait of a country haunted by its past but focused on its future.

Born to Walk (ECW Press)

by Dan Rubinstein

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When a knee injury made running a bad idea, Dan Rubinstein decided to go for a walk. The result is this enjoyably fact-filled treatise about the pleasures of perambulation. Walking is cheaper than any other form of locomotion, and better for you to boot. Whether travelling the streets of New York City, taking in a Spanish pilgrimage route, or walking his daughters to school, he looks at the positive effects this ancient activity has on the body, mind, spirit, and environment. Read this book, and then go for a stroll.

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The cover of The Bear Who Wouldn’t Leave,

by Winnipeg’s J.H. Moncrieff, depicts a teddy bear. But this is not, she cautions, a tale for children. Instead, it’s a macabre fantasy about a toy that will always get even.

“All writers want the reader to feel something,” Moncrieff says about her novella.

“As a society, we’ve become desensitized so much that if my writing can scare you, it must be powerful. While getting scared in a harmless way, either by horror books and movies, extreme sports or roller coasters is fun, I also believe a lot of horror stories have a very clear message that will hopefully make people think. Look at all the post-apocalyptic tales, such as The Stand by Stephen King.

The message of those stories is indisputable.”

“I love psychological horror and true crime,” she adds, “but I’m not one for gore or so-called torture porn. Those aren’t the stories I like to read, watch or write.”

Sure, lots of people find clowns scary, but why a teddy bear?

They’re usually so sweet and cuddly…

“That’s the point,” she says. “No one would expect a teddy bear to be dangerous - the unexpected is what makes it scary. I’m sure everyone has had at least one toy that creeped them out as a kid.”

Moncrieff’s story is available both as a freestanding novella and part of Childhood Fears, an anthology from Samhain Publishing.

“Being included in the Childhood Fears collection was a huge honour,” Moncrieff says. “So many talented authors from all over the world submitted their work, but only four novellas were chosen.

“Samhain Publishing has been amazing to work with, and my editor, Don D’Auria, has been fantastic. From the beginning, the entire Samhain Horror team has been behind me, making sure my book sold as well as it could, and answering any questions I had along the way. I couldn’t ask for a better first publishing experience.”

Moncrieff has published hundreds of articles in her career as a journalist, and she explains the difference between working in the two fields.

“In both cases, I’m telling interesting stories of people,” she says, “but writing an article is like putting a puzzle together. Once I have the lead, everything else falls into place - this quote goes there, followed by this transitional sentence here, and so on. I know the gist of the entire story before I begin to write.

“With fiction,” she adds, “I have so much more leeway when it comes to language and the creativity of expression. When I start a novel, I have no idea where I’m going or how it’s going to end.”

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he jewelry that people wear is an extension of their personality. It is as distinct as the person wearing it.

Mokada Custom Jewelry makes jewelry that reflects that individuality, and tells their story.

Located in the Exchange District at 1-530 Waterfront Drive, Mokada Custom Jewelry Design Studio offers an alternative to traditional jewelry, and over the past three years has filled a niche in the market, according to co-owners Danielle Tkachyk and Mona Stott.

“After managing box stores for years, Mona continued to service her clients, friends and family from a small home office,” Tkachyk says.

“She also inherited clients through word of mouth referrals. It became obvious there was a demand for custom work.”

“When we opened the studio on Waterfront Drive, it was with the intent that each person has a piece of jewelry that truly reflects their personality, honours their relationship and celebrates a milestone in their life,” she says.

At Mokada, no one is made to feel rushed, pressured or limited. One-on-one appointments give customers the opportunity to tell their story, which helps in the creative process, Tkachyk points out. “Mona has years of experience, as well as an ability to pick up on her client’s sense of style. She asks questions and introduces options. She then creates a never-seen-before design - hence her refusal to make the same ring twice.”

Attention to detail and unrivaled customer service are the hallmarks of their studio, Tkachyk emphasizes. “Mona will make recommendations based on her expertise but the customer’s creative input is paramount. For instance, a customer may come to us with images of a ring they want. We put it together and it becomes exclusive to them and to Mokada.”

Custom coloured bridal rings are a good example. “Nothing represents someone’s personality better than the inherent beauty they find in a morganite, black diamond, blue topaz, ruby, or sapphire,” she says.

Mokada wants to dispel the myth that custom means expensive, she notes, adding that they can create a design that meets any client’s budget, without sacrificing glamour.

Creating Tomorrow’s Family Heirlooms Today

BY DONNA MINKUS “Mona will call upon her network of stone suppliers and smiths and will present options.

Characteristics of stones can cause great fluctuation in price, and customers can view each and make an informed buying decision, based on individual priority. Changing the starting/end point of diamonds, lessening the width and depth in addition to considering lab grown stones are all budget friendly options.”

Their state of the art design program also helps with pricing, she adds. “The software allows customers to design a mount by combining multiple aspects of semi-mounts. With the click

Tkachyk says their customer base is wide and varied. “They range from young professionals who want to treat themselves to their first piece of expensive jewelry to young suitors who are budget conscience but want the engagement ring of their dreams. Widowers who want to repurpose their spouse’s wedding band into something they can wear; and moms or grandmothers wanting fingerprint jewelry to celebrate the arrival of a child. Many are spouses who want a special gift to celebrate a milestone anniversary.”

Seeing the same people, year after year, celebrating life moments is an honor that the

Custom made jewelry designed to tell your story Gold standard gifts This moveable three piece spiral pendant is set in 14K yellow gold and boasts .45 carat total weight of champagne diamonds, (priced at $1499). Despite the ice finish the matching earrings are guaranteed to warm her heart (.85 carat total weight, pave set, champagne diamonds, $2150).

of a button, height, width, and colour of metal can be amended, as can gemstone preference, accent stones, band pairings, secondary colours, even changing the shape of claw heads.”

Pairing a selected stone with a mount that a customer helped design often represents the highest value, she contends. “Because customers are intimately involved in the design process, they feel a sense of personal satisfaction.”

mother and daughter co-owners take very seriously.

“As the tagline on our website states, we are ’Creating Tomorrow’s Family Heirloom Today’,” Tkachyk says.

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Winter

Winter Waves Nothing says holiday party hair like wavy, glossy locks! Let your hair flow down this winter and keep the make-up simple and natural. Try a bold lipstick to add a dash of fun in those long cold months.

Winter’s Edge December is the darkest month of the year, but in contrast to the dark, we celebrate the holidays with bright colours and light. Erica’s hair represents the dual nature of the winter season, one half coloured a cool, shiny, demi permanent black, and the other half a vibrant bright fashion red. Makeup and jewelry accents are silver - cool as the frost - but dazzling with shine under the lights. Hair was blown dry and ironed to a sleek shine with the Help of Label m Sleek Blow Out Cream, and Heat Protection Spray, and finished with a shot of Label m Shine Mist.

Book your holiday look now at Society the Salon.

Colourist: Amber W Makeup & Styling: Erica B Photo: Aaron Best Society the Salon 120 Donald St 204-947-3766 www.societythesalon.com

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If you want big beautiful waves like these, you’ll need Ciment Thermique Blow Dry Cream from Kerastase and Kevin Murphy Session Spray, both available at The Loft (formerly Salon One Eleven). Or, better yet, book an appointment for a blow out with one of their talented stylists. And while you’re there, relax with a glass of wine or beer from their brand new bar! Then, when your style is complete, pose for a perfect pic in their new in-house photo studio. Your winter profile pic never looked so good!

Cut & colour: Danielle LeClair (Instagram @hairbydeeleclair) Photo: Jeremy Hiebert Model: Kayla C The Loft Salon • Spa • Bar 111 Fort Street 204-942-7387 www.theloftwinnipeg.com Instagram @theloftwinnipeg Facebook.com/theloftwinnipeg Pinterest.com/theloftwinnipeg

Think Pink

Ombre Makeovers

Ladies with dyed pink hair have more fun. There is no doubt pink hair has been a head turning trend around the world. Whether bold, pastel or just a soft hue of pink, it’s sure to get noticed.

When colour correction is done well with the right amount of care and time, as well as good quality products, then the results can be amazing. For this look, Kirsten took an old colour that needed some freshening up and updated into this Ombre using a technique called colour melting.

As for Jessica’s ”do,” there is nothing the pros at Tantrum Salon & Spa enjoy more then a rosy pink hue. They paired her make-up with soft pinks, purples and a silver touch around the eyes.

Finishing the look, Jessica’s turquoise nails with some Swarovski crystals add that perfect touch for the season.

Model: Jessica Elder Stylist: Jennilee Smerchynski Makeup: Sarah Young Nails: Jennifer Williams Photography: Kaydee Luxe Inc Tantrum Salon & Spa Unit 204-1750 Plessis Rd 204-222-2393 www.tantrumsalonspa.com

Like anything that takes more work and care, it can be a lengthy appointment for the first time, but after you have established the pattern and with proper home care, this colour can be easily maintained and requires less maintenance than a full head of highlights. This type of work takes a good consultation first and then booking the appropriate time for your new colour for fall / winter.

For examples of the Ombre look, go to: http://www.ritualsinhairandskin.ca/gallery/rituals-albums/ Call for your personal complementary consultation – the pros at rituals in hair and skin will help you envision your new look!

Products used: Aveda Colour, Color Phlex Color Treatment Hair Artist: Kirsten rituals in hair and skin 159 St Anne’s Rd 204-452-1182 www.ritualsinhairandskin.ca

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HolidayGIFTGUIDE

Sixteen LED pendants on a single canopy. Chrome metal details and clear acrylic showcase the stunning sphere shape design - come see where bright ideas begin!

Total Lighting Sales 347 William Ave www.totallightingsales.ca

This exceptional painting is by Sue Gordon, one of Manitoba’s distinguished encaustic artists. Moody and intriguing in composition, colour and texture, “Tree and Ladders” is a 36” x 36” format piece available at Soul Gallery Inc. Attend the gallery’s upcoming Pre-Winter Exhibition (December 12&13) for fabulous gift ideas of the artistic kind!

Soul Gallery 163 Clare Ave 204.781.8259 www.soulgallery.ca www.juliewalsh.ca

Add a swish of colour to the sofa as snowflakes fall outside. Handstitched from cozy blue & white wool by artisans from the Craft Resource Center (CRC Exports Private Limited), each square cushion is comfortable & stylish too. Featured items 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 Dr & 1-963 Henderson Hwy www.tenthousandvillages.ca

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Following the bestselling success of Sarah Style, HGTV star and design queen Sarah Richardson invites readers into the homes she’s most proud of designing - her own! At Home: Sarah Style is the ultimate guide to living in style, loving your home, and entertaining with ease.

McNally Robinson Booksellers Grant Park Shopping Centre 1120 Grant Ave

A fresh concept in gift giving, Little Box of Rocks is like a flower shop, but with meaningful crystals. All bouquets come with a personalized letter with names of the recipient and sender, a keepsake note-card containing the meaning of the bouquet, and a secret message written by the sender and delivered on a sealed scroll. A unique gift for all occasions.

This holiday season, select the NOËL bouquet - play Santa and decide if your recipient has been naughty or nice! Priced from $35 to $38.

Add a splash of drama to your space (or theirs) with home décor accents in a wild kingdom motif. Giraffe and zebra heads, masks, and pillows available.

Great Finds 160-115 Vermillion Rd www.greatfinds.ca

Little Box of Rocks www.littleboxofrocks.com

The perfect gift for the card player on your list – a hand-painted Trout Lake cribbage board! Visit this showroom for a wealth of wood inspired ideas, from home furnishings & décor to so much more!

Faveri’s Wood Furniture 625 Wall St faveriswoodfurniture.com

Give the gift of relaxation this season with a therapeutic or hot stone massage gift certificate.

Available for purchase in person or online at: info@ravemassage.com Rave Massage 1220 St Mary’s Rd.

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HolidayGIFTGUIDE Visit Winnipeg’s latest specialty shop for the ultimate experience in oil & vinegar! Check out the tasting room where flavourinfused olive oil and balsamic vinegar are expertly paired, shop for special gift items, gift baskets & more.

Perfect Pairs Unit C - 2450 Main St perfectpairs.ca Celebrate the holidays with a delicious Chocolate Raspberry Mousse cake or select from the many other baked goodies available daily. Gift Certificates are also available - makes for a tasty stocking stuffer!

The Pennyloaf Bakery 858 Corydon Ave www.thepennyloaf.com

Entertaining is made easy with super tender gourmet fresh perogies in 20 varieties, from traditional to anything but!

Made from scratch, with fresh, real ingredients, Grandma’s dough recipe & some inventive flavours. Cabbage rolls, meatballs and borscht also available.

Perogy Planet 1411 Main St perogyplanet.com Facebook/perogyplanet insta/perogyplanet info@perogyplanet.com

S’well bottles are beautifully crafted from high-quality, lightweight stainless steel. Double-walled insulation keeps drinks cold for 24 hours & hot for 12. Look great and do good: S’well is eco-friendly & a proud partner of charitable organizations.

Available in three sizes & a variety of colours ($36-$56).

Tiny Feast 217 McDermot Avenue tinyfeast.com

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Gift the foodie on your list with Winnipeg Cooks, a stunning cookbook that celebrates our city’s dynamic food scene, featuring more than 70 recipes from 34 of its finest chefs.

McNally Robinson Grant Park Shopping Centre 1120 Grant Ave

Step out in style this season in high quality Stuart Weitzman pumps, priced at $475.

European Shoe Shop 436 Academy Rd www.europeanshoeshop.com

‘Tis the season to make a statement These timeless halo earrings are set in 18K white gold and available in two total carat weights (.85 carat $1799. / 1.30 carat $2699.)

The delicate infinity setting of the perfectly paired ring requires no giftwrap! (18K white gold, 1.0 carat total carat weight, $3200.) mokada custom jewelry design studio 1-530 Waterfront Drive www.mokada.ca Give your eyes an instant lift with professionally applied eyelash extensions! Whether you’re looking for a subtle, understated look or dramatic style, trained professionals at this locale will customize your lashes perfectly. Microblading, permanent makeup & aesthetic services also available. Ask about gift certificates for that special someone on your list - they’ll love you for it!

Lash Love 108-270 Waterfront Dr www.lash-love.com

Authentic, vintage coral beads from Ukraine. A rare gem! Visit this lovely boutique for a plethora of gift-giving ideas.

OSEREDOK Ukrainian Cultural & Educational Centre 184 Alexander Ave East www.ukrainianwinnipeg.ca/oseredok/

Beautiful shearling gloves for men & women, available in a variety of shades in traditional suede finish & ultra soft calf leather with shearling lining.

Wonderful World of Sheepskin 250 Dufferin Ave www.worldofsheepskin.com

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GYRO CHAIR: leather fabric or sheepskin. This swivel chair suits many different comfort levels.

Gifts for Living & Giving Made from metal, these climbing men can be hung anywhere in your home, adding great interest to any wall.

GAGA: this small scale, very comfortable chair will be perfect in any space.

Timeout: comfort, function and style.

The timeout is your chair.

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Fabulous chrome accents are a perfect way to put some sparkle into your holiday entertaining.

Into the Wild is a brand new collection from honey Rose and K. This piece complements any outfit from day to night.

Talk about a conversation piece‌. add a candle or some greenery and your centrepiece is complete.

These funky readers make a great complement to any outfit.

Gorgeous chrome bowls will make a statement on any dining table this season.

All featured items are available at Interior Illusions 100-100 Princess Street interiorillusions.ca

Mink cuffs combine fur and brass for a unique and creative look.

Come by and see the whole collection.

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Make convenience and atmosphere part of your everyday routine. Historic lofts all with their own character – original brick walls, exposed wood beams and ceilings, complemented with modern finishes. For modern downtown living.

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Visit our new display suites at 110 James Ave.

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Find out more Shannon Goodwin & Rhonda Funke Rancho Realty Services (Manitoba) Ltd 204.942.3584 districtcondos.ca

A natural place to call home

Bridgwater Forest attracts many residents to the area with its natural charm.

Offering highly navigable, mature forest areas and easy access to all shops and amenities, the neighbourhood is the first stop for many discerning new home buyers. That’s why the homes that area residents live in have to be just as thoughtful and well executed.

The new display suite at StreetSide Developments’ Bridgwater Forest North Condominiums showcases the refined look of the development’s third and final phase. The display suite recently won a Bronze Award at the Fall 2015 Parade of Homes, affirming its high-functioning layout and attractive designer finishes.

Bridgwater Forest North Condos’ most successful plans, as well as newly redesigned floor plans, are being made available in the third phase – with complementary upgraded design packages built in. Each of the contemporary two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus den suites

comes with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and vinyl plank flooring – plus a storage locker and a heated underground parking stall.

With strong turnout for the phase’s grand opening and a successful presales launch, Bridgwater Forest North Condos’ Phase III has lived up to its anticipation. The new phase is already over 40 percent sold, with ongoing possessions this winter. The first two phases of the development are almost completely sold out, with only a handful of move-in-ready suites remaining.

For many, the draw to Bridgwater in the first place is the convenience of its location in the south end of the city. Bridgwater Forest North Condos are optimally positioned just off Waverley Street in southwest Winnipeg, with ample access to the shops on Kenaston, the University of Manitoba, and St. Vital Centre.

“It’s an ideal community for active living,” says marketing coordinator for StreetSide Developments, Brenlee Coates. “You can get to where you need to go by trailing the beautiful forest.”

Sharing an amenity space with previous phases, Bridgwater Forest North Condos’ Phase III residents also have access to an equipped gym and billiards room.

Visit the Phase III display suite at #130 25 Bridgeland Drive North to see why Bridgwater Forest North Condos would be the natural place to call home. For more information, visit bridgwatercondos.ca or call Cayliegh Onofrychuk of Rancho Realty Services (Manitoba) Ltd. at 204-793-5000.

For residents of the development, this means all shopping, entertainment and services are within arm’s reach - and that’s before the much-anticipated Bridgwater Town Centre even breaks ground.

Another large perk to living in Bridgwater is its accessible natural environment. Bike and walking trails span over 30 kilometres, easily connecting you to the surrounding neighbourhood and the beauty of its forests and wetlands. In winter, it’s not unusual to see residents walk, run or snowshoe through the trails to keep active.

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By Carly Peters

Even with snow on its way, it’s never too early to start planning for spring. And for many Manitobans, those plans include spending more quality time outside.

Glass sunrooms are an increasingly trendy way to create an outdoor living space that feels like an extension of your home, while still providing all the sunshine and fresh air of the outdoors. One particularly popular product is a retractable sunroom from Lumon, a global company that specializes in versatile and well-designed sunroom products for detached homes, condos, and high-rise buildings.

Lumon’s sunrooms feature fully retractable glass walls, which provide unobstructed views and bright natural light while protecting the patio from dust, snow, rain, and wind.

THINK SPRING

Acrylite® patio covers block up to 75 percent of the sun’s heat, yet still fill the space with natural light. Because Lumon’s patio covers use the most weather-resistant polymer on the market, these roof options will not yellow or become brittle - two guarantees the company backs with a 30-year warranty.

Lumon’s retractable glass is also an ideal option for condo balconies. Adding the frameless glass creates an enclosed space that can be enjoyed more days of the year, and Lumon’s glass is the only balcony enclosure option on the market that meets zoning and construction regulations for condos, making it easier for owners to receive strata approval.

For all of their products - whether for detached homes, condos, or high-rise buildings Lumon prides itself on quality design and customization to ensure each outdoor living space suits every homeowner’s unique style and needs. Their consultants offer no-obligation design consultations, and they can also draw up 3D design plans of the outdoor living space to help people visualize many different options.

For homeowners who are dreaming of an outdoor living space, the best time to beginning planning is now. Lumon is currently offering zero percent financing, and only requires a $1,000 deposit to make that dream a reality.

“Our customers love how much more time they can spend outside on their patio,” says Lumon consultant Kazwel Levandoski. “In spring, a lot of people are itching to get outside, but the weather doesn’t always allow it.”

The company’s fully customizable sunroom options allow homeowners to create that extra space or transform an existing outdoor area.

Additional elements like screens and blinds are also available.

For those homeowners looking to add on a brand new space, Lumon offers roof options that are both elegant in design and highly functional. The company’s German-engineered

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When you think of energy efficient lighting, think LED More lighting options exist now than ever before allowing you to customize your living space. ENERGY STAR速 certified LED bulbs are available for just about every application and are the most energy efficient type of lighting available. LEDs will save you money on your electricity bill as they use up to 80 per cent less electricity and last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs. LEDs are available in a variety of shapes and sizes.

These bulbs perform well in cold temperatures and are suitable for outdoor use.

Choosing the right bulb Be sure the read the packaging when choosing your LED bulb. The label will include important information about colour temperature, light output (lumens), proper use, and more. Compare a few different bulbs before deciding which one to buy. ENERGY STAR certified bulbs are tested to meet strict standards for performance and come with a warranty. When in doubt, look for the ENERGY STAR logo.

For more information on LEDs, visit hydro.mb.ca/lighting.

*Manitoba Hydro is a licensee of the Trademark and Official Mark.

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DESIGN&DECOR

High Tech

BY CARLY PETERS

No matter what the season, LED is always in style. Unlike traditional bulbs LED light emit less heat, use less power, and boast a longer lifespan - all benefits which have moved lighting manufacturers to towards releasing more LED options.

“Roughly 80 percent of new fixtures to hit the market now feature LED technology,” states Super-Lite president and co-owner Simon Simkin.

The proliferation of LED lighting fixtures can be seen in almost all areas of lighting, but tend to sway more to the contemporary side of design. The Surge by Tech Lighting, featured here, is a prime example of a modern, linear LED fixture making headway into the market. The wave-like strips, meant to mimic the rolling ocean, provide both up and down lighting for layers of illumination. The innovative company offers fixtures in a variety of shapes and finishes, such as nickel, bronze, and white, just to mention a few, which goes to show the versatility of today’s LED lighting fixtures.

“Within reason, some companies can even do some custom work with LED fixtures,” says Simkin. He points back to Tech Lighting’s Surge - a local designer wanted two of the fixtures together, but only wanted one plug for the whole piece. Super-Lite worked with Tech Light to create a connector for the middle of the product eliminating the need for an outlet on each

end. They also created a custom support system for the fixture to be hung 20 inches from the ceiling, making it a stunning, one-of-a-kind lighting system.

Along with the influx of new products is updated training. Simkin says since lighting changes so quickly, there’s always a learning curve for store staff.

They are constantly learning about technology, materials, and design to ensure customers are given the latest information. One area that he’s personally dealt with is the colour difference between halogen and LED fixtures.

“Halogens and LED bulbs don’t render colour the same way,” he states, explaining when he changed out some accent wall lighting from halogen to LED in his home, the paint colour appeared to be bluer with the new bulbs.

He suggests taking the colour of the space into consideration when selecting an LED fixture or bulb: with grey, silver, or blue, a cooler coloured LED light source should render the same as halogen, while browns and greens are better paired with a warmer colour LED. “LED technology keeps changing every six to 12 months, so we’re always gaining new experience on how to use these products,” notes Simkin. “Is there an LED solution for most incandescent fixtures now? Yes, there probably is.

And if there isn’t, there’s always LED bulbs.”

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DESIGN&DECOR Making the Difference

We all know the name Superblinds & Draperies, and what they do, but only if you have purchased with them do you really understand how much they care. The company marked its 40th anniversary this year, and it’s easy to understand why!

They have always been a business that cares about customers and matching them with the right products to fit their needs.

It is a misconception that Superblinds only carries “high-end” products and can’t cater to everyone. In fact, they offer many products and brands that are able to fit any budget. Their professionals really pride themselves on getting to know the customer and their application before selling a product that may not work properly.

That is one of the reasons Superblinds offers a free in-home consultation. All of their decorators are Hunter Douglas certified, and have experience in the world of design.

Superblinds is also a proud member of both the Better Business Bureau, and the Construction Safety Association of Manitoba.

Both of these memberships hold the company to the highest levels of quality and customer service.

Clearly, window coverings are not something you replace every day, year or even decade, but when it does come time, you need to give Superblinds & Draperies a call to experience how they make a difference. Call (204) 774-1700 or visit the website at: www.superblinds.com

Beautifully Versatile

This electric linear fireplace from the Prism series by Dimplex is a blend of technology, artistry and craftsmanship, featuring patented LED Dimplex flame technology that creates the illusion of a true fire. The Prism flame feature illuminates the diamond-like acrylic ice ember bed in a show-stopping effect. The fireplace’s “performance” can be taken even one step further through a full spectrum of brilliant colour themes, or cycled through a range of colours using the prism mode, freezing on the hue of your choice.

Its powerful fan-forced heater is designed to heat a room up to 400 square feet, providing supplemental heat when required. And, with no flame heat or emission, the glass front remains cool to the touch, making it a safe choice for any home.

Available in 34-, 50-, and 74-inch linear options, the fireplace can be wall-mounted, fully recessed into new construction, or retrofit into an existing two by four wall. A floating LED display lets users view temperature settings and specialty functions, while a multi-function remote controls all fireplace features with the touch of a button.

Linear fireplaces, such as the Prism series, continue to trend in Classic Fireplaces’ showroom, and as the temperatures dip, the company will be offering fireplace promotions throughout the fall and winter. Visit classicfireplaces.ca for details.

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The Holiday season is approaching.

It’s a time of glowing lights and glowing hearts… a time to reflect on the importance of family and friends.

It’s a time of renewal and an opportunity to put some sparkle back into your world.

Robinson Lighting can help you refresh your home by breathing new life into your lighting choices. Drop by and browse through an awe inspiring selection of lighting designs from the world’s leading manufactures.

995 Milt Stegall Drive | Winnipeg, MB (204) 784-0099 | 1-866-870-1292

www.robinsonlightingcentre.com

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DESIGN&DECOR Reflect & Refresh

It’s the time of year to reflect on the past, and refresh for the approaching holiday season.

Changing or updating your home is one way to revitalize your space just in time for the festivities.

“Replacing your dining room chandelier in time for the family meal, or a new vanity light in the powder room your guests will use, are just a few ways to reinvigorate your space,” explains Alison Demare, BID, branch manager, Robinson Lighting Ltd. Shown here is the Brilliant family crystal sphere from ET2, which makes a statement in any space it resides. Its large scale, simplistic form and stunning sparkle make it just perfect, not just for the holidays, but all year round.

This family of fixtures comes in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit anyone’s home.

Robinson Lighting has many options, not only in lighting, but mirrors and accessories as well. “Decorative mirrors are also an easy way to change the look in your home,” suggests Demare, as they can redefine a space or add a new perspective.

Visit Robinson Lighting’s showroom at 995 Milt Stegall Drive to browse a wide selection of items, or do a little seasonal shopping for those loved ones on your list. Gift cards are also available.

Make it Modern

Renovating a dated space can be a simple as utilizing one product - glass - a versatile material that can be incorporated into almost every room for a modern touch.

Brendan Berntt, president of Fort Rouge Glass (FRG), states homeowners looking to open up their main floor could opt for a glass sliding door that allows for light to shine through, while maintaining acoustic privacy. Glass partitions, which can range up to 10 feet, are also a great option to break up rooms without blocking light.

Glass is also ideal for modernizing a staircase.

FRG can custom design everything from railings, to inserts, right down to the hardware, which is created in-house. This unique element has allowed the company to create innovative pieces, such as an entire glass staircase, treads and all, for a customer who wanted even the smallest parts to be transparent.

For the kitchen, glass backsplashes offer a unique alternative to tile. FRG offers a customorder paint, available in numerous colours, that adheres to the glass and can be installed for a seamless look.

A quick update to a bathroom could include a frameless glass shower, as well as mirrors, which are also great for bedrooms, basements, and home gyms to help create the illusion of more space.

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Ella Embossed With more than 40 years dedicated to luxury bathware, MAAX introduces the Ella Embossed freestanding bathtub. Its elegant embossed design combines with the grace of a classic oval bathtub to transform your bathroom into a timeless and luxurious sanctuary. The Ella Embossed’s breathtaking beauty will stand as your bathroom’s main centerpiece. Indulge your senses in ultimate sophistication.

Available now at

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KITCHEN&BATH

Discover the Luxury of Design Freedom with a Freestanding Tub Finding the right bathtub is one of the most personal decisions you can make for your home.

Your bathtub is the place you go to rejuvenate, regenerate and recharge. It’s a special place to remain uninterrupted from the outside world.

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When the luxury of space is available, no other style quite exudes the elegance of the freestanding tub. Where most bathtubs require placement against a wall, freestanding tubs are independent, with the ability to live more spaciously.

Freestanding tubs are an effective way to add a luxurious feel to your bathroom. Found in celebrity homes, boutique European hotels, and popular design magazines, freestanding tubs are a sign of extravagance and splendour.

That’s where MAAX freestanding tubs come in, with two styles that truly stand out for their versatile appeal – the Ella Embossed and the Ella Sleek. These two tubs offer diversity and sophistication to suit any style.

The Ella Embossed freestanding tub combines the grace of a classic white oval bathtub with stunning embossed detailing, to transform your bathroom into a timeless and luxurious sanctuary.

This style evokes old-world European luxury and will be a perfect match for a traditional home with a timeless appeal, taking centre stage in your home.

The Ella Sleek tub has the same classic oval shape and depth for long luxurious soaks. This tub’s exterior design is sleek, simple and sophisticated, with a smooth finish that makes a great fit for contemporary spaces. For a contemporary, minimalist look, opt for a classic colour like white. For a look that’s out of the ordinary and reflective of bold personalities, opt for one of the bold colour palettes like baby blue, silver, pink or charcoal. Regardless of which colour scheme you choose, this tub is guaranteed to make a statement in your bathroom.

When you’re remodelling your bathroom, the dream comes to life in the details. Creating your dream home is Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre’s top priority. You can rely on their expert staff and Robinson’s 75 years’ experience to help bring your dream home to life. Visit one of Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre’s nine showrooms for quality products and expert advice.

ELLA SLEEK - MAAX

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KITCHEN&BATH Subtle Style

The use of natural hues and simple, clean lines in this Arlt Homes showhome located on Rose Lake Court meant the kitchen had to match the open concept floor plan, but also create its own unique space. Utilizing contemporary style, complementing colours, and a few understated surprises, Kitchen Craft created a kitchen with subtle style.

The darker cabinets, which feature the company’s sleek, slab-style Summit doors in horizontal grain white oak thunder brought depth to the kitchen, while the high-gloss faux-stacked cabinets, set in Kitchen Craft’s new acrylic product, blend well with the neutral tones of the backsplash. The company purposely had the cabinet’s panelling reach all the way up to the ceiling, eliminating the need for crown moulding and creating a seamless design.

The smooth cabinets were also designed to eliminate the appearance of appliances. Kitchen Craft integrated a recessed stove hood above the cooktop, as well as a large cabinet above the oven to house the microwave.

The nine-foot island features the same thunder-stained wood, and a unique Cambria quartz countertop called Galloway boasting blended tones of cream, grey, and gold - a metal that is becoming a popular choice in home design.

Mixing metals, whether in lighting selection, door hardware and appliances, creates an eclectic kitchen décor - very on-point for this season’s design trends.

Experienced DESIGN. Dedicated SERVICE. www.kitchencraftwinnipeg.com

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