Seescenicsask 2014

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INSIDE • Tractor Pulls Attract Fans of All Ages • Saskatchewan Art Galleries Have Plenty to Offer • The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival • River Fishing in Saskatchewan

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BELOW: Pro-Stock Modified Tractor. — Photo Courtesy of Artisitc Iron Works RIGHT: The new generation of tractors look more like hotrods than farm machinery. — Photo Courtesy of Pinnacle Motor Sports BOTTOM RIGHT: Modified 4x4 Truck. — Photo Courtesty of Pinnacle Motor Sports

HEAR THE RO Tractor pulls attract crowds of all ages By Cheryl Krett They’re full of muscle and integrity.

And when they pull up to the starting line, they’re rarin’ to go! It’s the new generation of tractors and trucks showing off their muscle at the thrilling tractor pull competitions across Saskatchewan this summer!

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The origin of the sport of Pulling occurred in the United States between two neighboring farmers who were ploughing in the 1800’s.

Each thought his horse could outpull the other so they made a wager, and arranged for a pull on Saturday night at the livery barn. They used the livery barn doors as a sled,

and people as the weights.

The first recorded motorized pulling events morphed from the draft horse pulls in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

The sport is quite different today. The tractor bodies originally used in tractor pulls are almost unrecognizable – with souped up frames and multiple engines made to pull heavy weights. Four-wheel drive vehicles have also been added to the pulling lineup, adding a whole new dimension of fun.

Stacey Getz, President of Pinnacle Motorsports Inc. in

OAR Regina, remembers watching his first tractor pull when it used to be part of the Western Canada Farm Progress Show in the 1970s, and he’s been hooked ever since! After attending a pull in Moose Jaw in the spring of 1983, and seeing the Mini Class for the first time, Getz and a friend, Corvin Mossing, built their first Modified Mini with a souped up V-8 engine, transmission, rear end, and sitting between swather tires.

They entered this mini in a pull at the Regina Exhibition. Now Getz organizes tractor pulls across the province with Ken Beauchemin, promotions manager with Pinnacle Motor Sports. Both Stacey and Ken also build and compete with modified tractors across Western Canada

and the United States. In addition, Stacey built the sled that vehicles hook up to during the pull in order to measure the brute horse power, traction and weight setup. Whoever pulls the sled the furthest in their class determines the winner.

“Tractor pulling has been around for a long time in Saskatchewan,” shares Getz. “I remember the first modified tractors that showed up in the 1970s, where drivers would beef up a tractor and increase the strength of the engine to see just how far they could push their machine.” Now, drivers have thought up different ways to increase the power of the pull using modified tractors and trucks. “We now have custom built chassis - complete with aluminum racing

engines that run on methanol,” Getz explains. “These machines can use up to eight gallons of alcohol in 300 feet pulling 45,000 lbs – going from zero to 30 miles per hour in seconds.”

Due to the magnificent power of these modified tractors/trucks, and the showmanship of the sport, tractor pulls draw audiences of all ages and backgrounds, curious to see who will come out on top. Getz says many introduced to the sport 30 or 40 years ago are now bringing their children and grandchildren to watch the competitions.

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Saskatchewan and Alberta; however, we have some come from as far as the United States.” Many start out in the audience, then get involved in the sport by either building their own modified tractor/truck or becoming a driver.

“In 1991, tractor pulling took a nose dive,” shares Ken Beauchemin, “but now it’s really growing in popularity. Just five years ago, there was one active tractor in Saskatchewan. Now we have 13 registered for this coming season.” Both men and women bring their modified vehicles to compete – and each one has a style of their own.

Beauchemin estimates there are about 60 regular tractor pull participants from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta who compete in this province’s events. Fan attendance has also increased. Beauchemin says one show at the Saskatchewan International Raceway last July had indicators that the expected attendance could have exceeded 10,000 people in two days, making it one of the largest motor sports events in Saskatchewan. However, with rain storms in the surrounding area Friday night and a downpour on Saturday at the event site, the numbers fell short of expectations. “The pulls are exciting to watch – they’re noisy and there’s dirt flying everywhere,” he says. “These are not monster trucks. The tractors and trucks are more like hot rods – people absolutely love them!”

The tractor pull season typically runs from June to September.

Usually held outdoors (weather permitting), an average show lasts about two to three hours and runs over two days. Most tractor pulls used to run in conjunction with other events in the community. For example, fairs and exhibitions, Now, Yorkton Exhibition does a stand-alone tractor pull event and the Swift Current Broncos is hosting an event as a fundraiser. This makes tractor pulls not only a great tourist attraction, but also a means to raise funds for the community.

The sport is easy to follow and the rules are simple. “You don’t need a special racetrack,” says Beauchemin. “Four hundred feet of any kind of dirt, and we can make it work. And the action is right in front of you. We can position the track so that you can see the start and finish line from your seat.”

Pulls are divided into different classes – stock (with John Deere, International, Ford and other tractor bases), modified (tractors powered by non-tractor type engines like marine and auto engines), two-wheel drive supercharged trucks with automotive type engines, and four-wheel modified trucks with fuel injected engines. The win is based on distance rather than weight pulled. In each class, the weight transfer is the same.

At each event you can expect to see: Modified Minis, Modified Tractors, 4 X 4 Trucks, 2WD Trucks, and Pro Stock Diesel Tractors, Stock Hi-Way Tractors, and Unlimited Diesel Pick-ups.

Audience members are welcome to stop by the pit after the show to talk to the drivers and get a closer look at the vehicles.

The following is a list of tentative dates and locations for upcoming Tractor Pulls in Saskatchewan: July 4, 5 Saskatchewan International Raceway Truck & Tractor Pull Fundraiser, Saskatoon

July 11, 12 Redhead Equipment Case IH, Broncos Hockey Club Truck and Tractor Pull Fundraiser Swift Current August 15, 16 Yorkton Exhibition Truck and Tractor Pull August 29, 30 Kingspark Speedway Truck & Tractor Pull, Regina

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A close-up of one of today’s high horsepower engines. — Photo courtesy of Pinnacle Motor Sports

Check the website for show times closer to event dates as well as dates to be confirmed for Tractor Pulls in Estevan, North Battleford, Lloydminster and Weyburn at www.tractorpullevent. com.

For a twist on the modern sport of Tractor pulls, Humboldt Vintage Club hosts an Antique Tractor Pull. Most antique tractors are pensioned off on the farm, so it is another use for them other than parades. Humboldt’s first pull was 2011, and it was very popular to pullers, and spectators alike, so it has been made an annual event. Pullers come from all regions of the province to compete.

As the horsepower of Vintage tractors is a fraction of the modern tractor pullers, the track is shorter at 300 feet. The first 50 feet must be achieved in order to qualify to continue.

The next 200 feet is the exciting part, and the last 50 feet is required to stop the momentum. The track is graded each time a puller has completed a pull.

Humboldt Vintage Club Antique Tractor Pull takes place this year on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the Uniplex Grounds in Humboldt. More information can be obtained by contacting Gloria at 306-383-2845 Cheryl Krett is a freelance writer from Regina, Saskatchewan. ◆

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SENSATIONAL SOU Truly remarkable places to discover By Jesse Green There is nothing like standing at the edge of an endless field of wheat. Southern Saskatchewan is blessed with many of these vistas and the famous living skies. It is also home to beautiful lake-lined valleys, wineries and art galleries, dramatic cliffs and the highest point east of the Rockies. This is a spectacular part of the province.

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Celebrate Canada’s age of steel with a ride on the Southern Prairie Railway in Ogema. Saskatchewan’s only full-sized tourist train rolls along an old CPR branch line to the community of Horizon, SK. The Pitchfork Fondue trip tours to Horizon and back before a mouthwatering meal of Canadian AAA beef, homemade baked beans and all the fixings is served. The Star Gazer leaves at sunset and passengers are guided through our famous Saskatchewan skies by a trained amateur astronomer. The trip also features

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UTH poetry by Robert Service. Other rides include the Heritage Train, the Pangman Market train and specials for Mother’s and Father’s Day, all aboard the fullyrefurbished 1922 Pullman passenger coach pulled by a diesel locomotive.

After the ride, visitors can stroll down Ogema’s historic Main Street where the British America Gas Station stands as one on Western Canada’s only remaining corner stations. Ogema’s Deep South Pioneer Museum is a collection of 30 historic buildings from the area and includes thousands of artifacts and

antique machinery. Our early settlers in Saskatchewan were the original environmentalists with nothing going to waste. Today Ogema keeps that prairie spirit alive with its wonderful efforts to preserve and celebrate our heritage.

To the west is another excellent stargazing area, the Grasslands National Park. It is Canada’s only national park to represent prairie grasslands and is the darkest Dark Sky Preserve in the country.

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reintroduced to the park in 2005 after more than a century of absence.

The Frenchman Valley Campground was opened in 2012 and features 20 tent and RV campsites and four walk-in campsites including two with tipi-style accommodations. Each of these sites has a fire pit and picnic table and there is a central cook shelter. The Rock Creek Campground Bridge and Summer Kitchen was also recently opened, giving visitors the chance to safely access the far side of the river. The cook shelter allows campers to use stoves during fire season.

In nearby Val Marie, visit the 1927 Little Brick Schoolhouse where the Prairie Wind and Silver Sage Friends of the Grasslands operate an internet cafe, eco-museum, art gallery, gift store and a prairie garden from May to September.

They also publish and distribute the Field Guide to the Grasslands National Park.

On a high plateau in the province’s southwest corner sits the oasis of the Cypress Hills. This is the highest point between the Rockies and the east coast, and the landscape has drawn people for thousands of years. The sprawling forests of lodgepole pine and mixed aspen, chokecherry and berry bushes support an abundance of wildlife like moose, elk

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and deer. A drive along Bald Butte Road to the Lookout Point is a great way to see the land from above.

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s Fort Walsh Annual Trades Day August 2 s Taste of Maple Creek August 16 s Creek Classics Show ‘n’ Shine August 16 s Cyclones Street Dance August 16 s Cowboy Poetry Gathering & Western Art and Gear Show September 19, 20 & 21 s Stockdog Competition October s Piapot Lion’s Gun & Hobby Show November 29 & 30 s Cowtown Christmas December 11

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where full-service camping, four-season resorts, hiking trails, swimming pool and educational programming is held.

Thrill seekers will love the Cypress Hills Eco Adventures ziplines where these adventure tours take guests high above the forest floor. There are also climbing

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walls, slacklines, a junior zipline for kids and the thrilling Treetop Drop.

Nearby is Saskatchewan’s premier winery where a selection of gourmet sandwiches are served with homemade Saskatoon pie on the beautifullylandscaped patio. The Cypress Hills

Winery & Vineyard features ten unique wines and self-guided tours of the vineyard where signage explains viticultural practices and different grape varieties.

The West Block is home to the Fort Walsh National Historic Site where

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visitors learn about the First Nations people, the outlaws and whiskey traders and the men who forged law and order in the 1800s. While adults are on tour, kids can join the Parks Canada Xplorers and decode messages, load and deliver freight and be a detective in the stables. Elsewhere in the West Block are rustic camping facilities, an equestrian campground and the Trans Canada Trail.

Learn more about whiskey trading in the City of Moose Jaw, or “Little Chicago” as it was once known. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw is a year-round attraction where guests are treated to theatrical tours beneath the streets of the city.

Guests relive Al Capone’s bootlegging days in the Chicago Connection tour, or learn of the hardships of early Chinese immigrants with the Passage to Fortune tour.

See the city’s many murals and historic buildings on a Moose Jaw Trolley tour.

The replica 1911 electric streetcar operates from mid-May to August and treats guests to a narrated tour of the city.

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owls have been on the endangered species list since 1995 and their numbers continue to diminish. Explore the interpretive centre exhibit and the native prairie garden, or request a guided tour. The centre is open from May to September.

The Moose Jaw River Valley is a lush, treed valley on the banks of the river with many parks and trails. The Wakamow Valley has 20 km of great trails for walking, hiking and cycling, playgrounds and picnic areas. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent. The River Park Campground has 60 picturesque campsites ranging from tenting to full service with internet access.

Cool off at southern Saskatchewan’s largest body of water, Lake Diefenbaker. With almost 800 km of shoreline, there is plenty to see and do. There are countless coulees and channels in this huge lake, and its deep waters make for excellent fishing.

There have been three world record catches on the lake in the past few years, including two rainbow trout and a burbot.

Other species include walleye, northern pike, lake trout, sauger, yellow perch, goldeye and lake whitefish. There are three fullservice marinas and many boat launches around the lake. The three major fishing derbies are the Lake Diefenbaker Walleye Classic in May, the Riverhurst Walleye Classic in June and the Saskatchewan Landing International in July.

The area that surrounds Lake Diefenbaker encompasses dozens of communities and attractions including many great golf courses, three provincial parks and four regional parks.

Saskatchewan’s largest ferry is the cable-operated Riverhurst Ferry. Part of the provincial highway system, the ferry operates 24 hours a day with crossings departing hourly from the east

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bank and every 30 minutes from the west. The other way to cross the lake is across Gardiner Dam on Highway 44.

Be sure to check the events calendar before heading out as southern Saskatchewan plays host to a great arts and entertainment scene. The Gateway Festival is a small-town triumph; the community of Bengough hosts a special outdoor celebration of music and culture that attracts more than 1,200 people on each of its three days. What started as a community sing-along is now a top quality music festival.

In June, the skies above Swift Current will fill with enormous, wonderful kites and inflatables and stunt kite flyers. The SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival is celebrating 10 years in 2014. Held in conjunction with the Long Day’s Night music festival, the festival is a family-friendly event with a kids’ area, entertainment, concession and lots of activities.

Country music fans from all over the world flock to the Qu’Appelle Valley for the annual Craven Country Jamboree.

Along with great music, this four-day festival features pro bull-riding shows, a song-writers circle and a temporary, sprawling community of campers. Further down the valley are the picturesque Calling Lakes where two provincial parks, golf courses and four lakes offer great recreation. Catch a look at ancient First Nations tradition at the Standing Buffalo Powwow near Fort Qu’Appelle or the White Bear Powwow at Carlyle.

The Wood Mountain Stampede is the province’s oldest rodeo and the nearby provincial historic park depicts early life of the Sioux Indians and the North West Mounted Police.

From lakeside resorts to sprawling grasslands and ranching vacations, southern Saskatchewan will awaken your senses and allow a connection with the land and its stories. ◆

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INFINITE HORIZ Regina: a City on the Rise! Submitted by Tourism Regina Feel the energy of a city on the rise as you revel in the astonishing variety of cultural, entertainment and recreational opportunities that abound in and around the city. Regina is a unique blend – home to a 100-year-old symphony orchestra and the nation’s most passionate sporting enthusiasts. It’s a shining city rising from a flat prairie landscape, less than an hour from a stunning valley studded with sparkling lakes.

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All year long, you will find a festival or celebration happening to get you excited and energized about experiencing something new. From the inspirational and the historic to the little quirks that give it its charm, Regina will capture your heart and provide every reason to return again and again.

March along Canada’s most iconic international symbol – the RCMP. RCMP officers are born all over the world but they are made here.

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“Depot Division” has been training the brightest and best since 1885.

During the summer months, be sure to enjoy Tourism Canada’s signature experience, the Sunset Ceremony. Learn the story and tradition of the RCMP through interactive exhibits and guided tours at the RCMP Heritage Centre.

Lose yourself in a thriving prairie oasis Lose yourself in Regina’s Wascana Centre. Located in the heart of the city, this elaborate park has 2,300 acres of green space, a

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Enjoy thrills and delights for curious minds Saskatchewan Science Centre Housed in the historic 1914 power building, the Saskatchewan Science Centre features both permanent and temporary exhibits that will delight curious minds of all ages. The Kramer IMAX Theatre features an eye-popping five-storey high screen and is the only one of its kind in Saskatchewan.

Royal Saskatchewan Museum Travel through the province and enjoy a trip through two billion years of

Saskatchewan’s geological and early natural history. Discover 10,000 years of First Nations history in Saskatchewan and experience the provincial eco regions. Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame recognizes sport excellence, preserves sport history and educates the public on the contribution of sport to Saskatchewan’s cultural fabric.

Explore the stories and artifacts of the more than 480 Hall of Fame inductees from 1966 to present.

Explore our marble palace and blossoming gardens Saskatchewan Legislative Building Known as the marble palace, the Saskatchewan Legislative Building is the

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largest legislative building in Canada and features 34 different types of marble from around the world.

Government House Built in 1891, this grand building first served as the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of the North-West Territories. Set your own pace with a self-guided tour or explore the Edwardian Gardens to further enjoy the beauty and richness of this heritage landmark.

Regina Floral Conservatory Feel at peace in our premiere tropical indoor green space at the Regina Floral Conservatory. Experience the tranquility of lush greenery, the therapeutic scent of moist air and the soothing sounds of a gentle waterfall.

Experience a kaleidoscope of art and culture Get to know Regina through the soul of its artists as the city’s story is told through color, shape, movement and sound. Appreciate one of our many art galleries including the MacKenzie Art Gallery. Be moved by a variety of performing arts including a live performance in our beloved Globe Theatre.

The MacKenzie Art Gallery is known for thought-provoking art by some of the best artists in the world. The gift shop features work from artists all over Saskatchewan and Canada and is a great place to shop for unique, handmade, and high-quality prairie gifts.

The Globe Theatre is a national centre of excellence in the production of theatre – in-the-round and in fostering the work of Saskatchewan artists.

Bustle around our thriving downtown Downtown Regina features a concentration of local boutiques, fashion outlets, niche shops and entertainment options. All told, there are nearly 200 places in the city’s core where you can find that perfect gift for someone or an excuse to spoil yourself.

Relax in the core area’s cherished Victoria Park, pick up some fruit from the nearby Farmers’ Market or take in an uproarious comedy show or dinner theatre spectacle.

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Farmers’ Market Become part of the community and explore the Regina Farmers’ Market which has been the gathering place for a special rural and urban exchange since 1975. Vendors locally make, bake or grow their products, serving an incredible selection of organic and ethnic foods, beautiful flowers and plants, tempting sweets, unique arts and crafts, and much, much more. ◆

Experience the Rich Heritage of Saskatchewan and Its Neighbours with The Saskatchewan History & Folklore Society SHFS’s escorted History on the Road program, with its theme of exploring our history and heritage, will provide 4 hosted tours during 2014: Cultural tour of western Saskatchewan visiting are galleries, plus choral session in unique settings.

July 18-20 Canoe trip on the South Saskatchewan River.

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ART GALLER Saskatchewan galleries have plenty to offer By Darlene Polachic SASKATOON

Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory 950 Spadina Crescent Telephone: 306-975-7610 Founded by Saskatoon businessman and art collector Fred Mendel, the Mendel Art Gallery is scenically located overlooking the South Saskatchewan River.

The foundation of the Mendel’s permanent collection came from

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Fred Mendel’s private collection and includes 13 paintings by the Group of Seven and their contemporaries. Its 7,600 plus pieces makes it the largest public collection in Saskatchewan.

A recent acquisition is ‘Love Birds,’ a cutting edge contemporary sculpture

by Kim Adams that recently won the Governor-General’s Award. The Picasso collection was donated in 2012 by Ellen Remai.

Until June 15, see seventy paintings,

prints and ceramics in ‘David Thauberger: Road Trips and other Diversions.’

From June 27 to September 14, view ‘The Vital Force,’ the first major exhibition focusing on the Canadian Group of Painters, its look and legacy.

This exhibit draws forty works from 1933 to 1953 representing the formative period in Canadian art.

‘Emily Carr: A Girl’s Own Book of Natural History’ examines a period

LEFT: Yvette Moore Gallery of Fine Art, Moose Jaw — Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography TOP RIGHT: The McKenzie Art Gallery — Photo courtesy of Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography BOTTOM RIGHT: Allen Sapp — Tourism Saskatchewan / Kevin Hogarth Photography

RIES of Carr’s life spent in London, during which she was hospitalized for 18 months.

‘Sympathetic Magic,’ featuring the real and imagined north as seen in contemporary Canadian art, explores ideas of nationhood, culture and the environment.

Be sure to visit the Civic Conservatory adjoining the gallery. The conservatory is renowned for its seasonal flower displays and its collection of orchids and tropical and arid plants.

Mendel hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day; admission is free. Gallery gift shop, Museo Coffee.

NORTH BATTLEFORD

Allen Sapp Gallery, 1 Railway Avenue East Telephone: 306-445-1760.

The Allen Sapp Gallery is a public gallery dedicated to sharing the work of Cree artist Allan Sapp. Its permanent collection, known as the Gonor Collection after Allan Gonor, the patron whose early support of Allen Sapp helped the artist achieve recognition, includes many Allen Sapp works dating from 1956 to 1999, plus the work of other First Nations artists.

The gallery’s focus is Aboriginal culture and art, and features educational and interpretive programming including

workshops for children and adults, tours, videos, and opportunities to learn about First Nations culture and art.

PRINCE ALBERT

Mann Art Gallery 142 12th Street West Telephone: 306-763-7080 Overlooking the North Saskatchewan River, the Mann Art Gallery (The MAG) features a varied exhibition schedule promoting local, provincial and nationally acclaimed artists, as well as curated exhibitions, lectures and workshops. It has a strong emphasis on education, as evidenced by iMAGine

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Arts Education initiatives which provide in-house and outreach programming to the City of Prince Albert and the surrounding Lakeland District. The MAG houses one of the largest permanent collections in the province, and regularly features curated exhibitions of artists influential in developing arts and culture in the region like A.F.L. Kenderdine, George Glenn, Aganetha Dyck, Andrée Martinson Felley, Myles MacDonald, Ernest Lindner and Joe Fafard.

This summer, the Main Gallery exhibit highlights the work of local artists George Glenn and Myles MacDonald in ‘The Watchmen.’ This is a synthesis of landscape paintings by northern Saskatchewan artist Myles MacDonald, and George Glenn’s political installation described as “cabinet-of- curiosity-like assemblages of accumulated rubbish found during excursions by the artist.”

On a similar theme, an exhibit in July and August features the work of Margaret Witschel who uses highway rubbish to explore a variety of concepts including the value in discards, rejects, rubbish and litter and our emotional attachment to them.

MAG hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday to Friday; Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5:00 p.m.; closed stat holidays.

REGINA

MacKenzie Art Gallery 3475 Albert Street Telephone: 306-584-4250

The MacKenzie Art Gallery’s permanent collection began with the bequest of Regina lawyer, art collector and pioneer patron of the arts Norman Mackenzie. His original art collection was destroyed in the tornado that hit the city of Regina in 1912. Only one piece survived. MacKenzie went on to amassed an impressive collection of paintings and drawings of the Italian Renaissance, antiquities of Asia and the Middle East, and works by contemporary artists of his day including James Henderson and Inglis Sheldon-Williams. His was the first collection of note in the province.

The MacKenzie Gallery collection now includes more than 4000 artworks, including Canadian historical and contemporary works and a collection of 19th and 20th Century European works on paper that is regarded as one of Western Canada’s finest. In recent years, photography, folk art and works

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by Aboriginal artists have also been a gallery focus.

A major feature from May 17 to August 24 is the Mary Pratt exhibition.

Pratt is one of Canada’s favourite painters. The exhibition represents the diversity of Mary Pratt’s subject matter-from political to the domestic.

Other summer activities include the Artist Trading Cards celebrations on June 7 and August 30 where you can make cards, trade artist trading cards, and be inspired.

From July 4 to 18, the MacKenzie presents ‘Beat Nation: Art, Hip Hop and Aboriginal Culture,’ a nationally touring exhibition that explores hip hop, pop culture, graffiti, fashion and other elements of urban life.

While you’re there, check out the Outdoor Sculpture Garden, a yearround display that is part of Mackenzie’s permanent collection.

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Sunday and Holidays 12:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

Ripplinger Fine Art Gallery 2175 Smith Street Telephone: 306-791-7888.

A unique, award-winning gallery and store established in 1988 to feature artist Henry Ripplinger’s prairie originals, prints, art cards, and his bestselling Angelic Letter Series books. The three story facility also showcases a collection of handcrafted pottery, glass wheat

and home decor items, plus custom art framing, clothing, accessories, jewellery, handbags, and a baby boutique.

Visit the in-house eatery, Henry’s Cafe, which specializes in fresh, healthy menu options and desserts.

Hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

YORKTON

Godfrey Dean Art Gallery 49 Smith Street East Telephone: 306-786-2992

The only professionally-operated public art gallery within a 150 km radius, the Godfrey Dean Art Gallery in Yorkton exhibits creativity in a contemporary rural environment.

This summer the gallery presents ‘TRACKS,’ an exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints by Joe Varro documenting his time working on the Canadian Pacific Railroad as a switchman during the final years of the steam era.

‘TRACKS’ will be on display from July 7 to September 28. Exhibition hours are Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays.

MOOSE JAW

Yvette Moore Gallery of Fine Art 76 Fairford Street West Telephone: 306-693-7600

The Yvette Moore Gallery is home

Yvette Moore Gallery of Fine Art — Tourism Saskatchewan/Greg Huszar Photography

to the extensive personal collection of renowned Canadian artist Yvette Moore.

Moore, who is strongly influenced by prairie life and landscapes, paints in a very realistic style. Her aim, she says, is to create every painting to look better than a photograph.

The gallery exhibits and sells work of

50 other Western Canadian artisans, as well. Their artistry includes handcrafted pottery, jewellery, Saskatchewan-made food products, and much more.

The gallery space is the former 1910 Land Titles Office building which Moore bought and completely refurbished. In the process, she uncovered solid copper doors and window frames which are now part of the decor.

The in-house Gallery Café is a popular destination for fine food and home-style baking, specializing in lunches and desserts. The Café is open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Reservations are recommended.

The Yvette Moore Gallery is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Sundays and statutory holidays.

Moose Jaw Museum and Fine Art Gallery Crescent Park Telephone: 306-692-4471 The mandate of the Moose Jaw Museum and Fine Art Gallery is to preserve the history and practice of artmaking in Moose Jaw and area. It does this via thematic exhibits that range from First Nations artefacts to the history

of the flour mill, Claybank Brick Plant, even dentistry in the city.

The gallery space is attached to the historic, century-old Moose Jaw Public Library located downtown in Crescent Park.

The gallery’s summer exhibition, ‘Common/Opposites,’ features pottery from its permanent collection plus the work of Les Manning, a significant Canadian potter.

As well, ‘Falling Like A Leaf: The 1954 Plane Collision Over Moose Jaw,’ recounts the collision of a RCAF Harvard trainer and a Trans-Canada Airlines North Star passenger plane over the city.

It scattered wreckage and debris over a three-mile radius. An engine landed on Moose Jaw’s main street and the fuselage missed Ross Public School and the 360 students inside by mere metres.

The Library/Museum holds ParkArt, an annual fundraiser, on July 1. ParkArt is one of finest arts and craft markets in the province and features a wide variety of high-quality homemade works by artists and artisans from Saskatchewan and beyond. Children’s activities are offered in the Library/Museum, with concessions on site.

Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday. ◆

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The Ride of a Century

SWIFT CURRENT Compiled by Lenora Bells

‘Saddle up for the Ride of a Century’ is an invitation to a Western round-up in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

Welcome to the 76th Annual Frontier Days Fair and Rodeo, and the 100th Anniversary of the City of Swift Current. June 26-29, 2014 is the date and Swift Current is the place to celebrate the ride of a century.

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Frontier Days in Swift Current began 76 years ago when a group of young men banded together under the unusual name of Kinetic Club, and set out to do something to roust the spirits of a community that had just come through the worst the dirty thirties had to offer – dust, grasshoppers and drought. The plan they came up with was to put together an entertainment package that was high, wide and western.

The proposal presented in 1938 was for the community to recreate the “Old West” and it wasn’t long before everyone got into the spirit of the venture. Efforts were put into re-inventing and re-creating in every way possible the details of western frontier days. Hitching posts soon appeared in front of business establishments, Saturday

night parades were held every week, and community sing songs took place in the downtown area. Despite the hard times everyone had been facing, the spirit of the local community began to catch on and draw interest from across the country.

Stories and pictures of the plans and preparations for the show were published in newspapers across Canada, the United States and the British Isles. The crazy beard growing contest came out of this same period and word of it helped to spur further interest, and along the way, international publicity. The newspapers in New York and London published articles about it and soon everyone across the country was talking about Swift Current, the Bearded City – the crazy town in the West that was staging a

LEFT: A bronc takes its bareback rider on a wild ride. — Photo Courtesy of Lewis Images RIGHT: A photo of the very first Frontier Days Headquarters 76 years ago. — Photo Courtesy of Swift Current Ag & Ex BOTTOM RIGHT: The 50s saw a boom in Swift Current. — Photo Courtesy of Swift Current Ag & Ex

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Frontier Days style show and rodeo. These events were the catalysts that helped to build a community spirit, one that remains today and continues to be celebrated each year at Kinetic Park in Swift Current.

Frontier Days Fair and Rodeo was one of the first in Western Canada to blend street and Fair Grounds entertainment, in addition to having its citizens on the streets, in the stores, in the schools and in the churches wearing Western costume throughout the days leading up to the celebration. A major part of Frontier Days and one of the strongest components is the agricultural and domestic exposition, which takes place on the Exhibition Grounds along with the highly competitive rodeo.

Whole towns and communities across the Southwest participate in the 4-H activities and cheer their rodeo competitors on!

Throughout the years various dignitaries have been invited to participate in the annual celebration of Frontier Days and those who have attended include Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governors; Saskatchewan Premier, Tommy Douglas;

and Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker.

The City doesn’t have to go far to extend invitations to dignitaries and politicians today as the current premier of the province, Brad Wall is from Swift Current and continues to reside in the community.

You don’t have to be the premier, nor do you have to be from Saskatchewan to attend Frontier Days. The invitation to Saddle Up for the Ride of a Century is extended to everyone who enjoys a great fair and rodeo.

What gets our own hearts racing when we think about Frontier Days Fair and Rodeo? Many of us are taken back to our fondest memories of family fun experiences when we were growing up. Today we bring back our own children and celebrate with families who have connections to the first Frontier Days and Rodeo held back in 1938. We uphold the tradition and reconnect with the spirit of hard work and bravery that have made Southwest Saskatchewan a place for people to call home for centuries.

The sights and sounds of the Fair

Grounds – the rides, the merry-go-round, the flashing coloured lights, the music, the local food booths, the hum of the crowd is a flash for the senses. The human encounters, rubbing shoulders with diverse groups of people and children meeting farm animals for the first time. The parade, the fireworks, the grandstand performance, the horses and cowboys and cowgirls gathered together and sharing the pride in our nation with the singing of “O Canada.”

Frontier Days Fair and Rodeo, now in its 76th year, just gets bigger and better every year. Held the last weekend in June, Frontier Days Fair, Rodeo and Homecoming has all of the attractions one would expect from an event like this, but this one has all the makings for the ride of a century.

A traditional Burning of the Brand Kick-off Pancake Breakfast starts off the celebrations on June 26th. Kinetic Park Gates open to the public at 4:00 pm. The 76th Annual Frontier Days Fair, Rodeo and Homecoming runs June 26 – 29, 2014. ◆

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CENTRAL EXCITE A destination for every imagination By Jesse Green The 1880s were a time of great change in the west, and today the Trails of 1885 present Canada’s last true west story. Learn of the people, history and culture of this pivotal time in history at the many Saskatchewan sites.

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with period pieces from the fort. The North West Mounted Police (NWMP) were sent west to supervise settlement of the area, while the community of Battleford was the first seat of government for the North West Territories. The fort itself was abandoned in 1924 and by that time Battleford was a thriving community.

LEFT: Camping at Duck Mountain Provincial Park. — Tourism Saskatchewan / Paul Austring TOP RIGHT: The North Battleford Golf and Country Club provides players with a spectacular view of the Saskatchewan River Valley. With three tee boxes on each hole, this course proves to be challenging for all players, while offering a scenic backdrop. — Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E. Walker BOTTOM RIGHT: Fishing on Tobin Lake.

— Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography

EMENT See the reconstructed palisade, fur and provisions store and tipi encampment of Fort Carlton as they were in the late 1800s.

This was a trading post for the Hudson’s Bay Company from 1810 until 1885 when it was leased by the NWMP to be used as their main fort in the Saskatchewan river valley. The fort was burned during the North West Resistance and later rebuilt by the Province of Saskatchewan. Today it is a historic site where visitors may touch artifacts like beaver pelts, war clubs and birch bark baskets.

On the banks of the South Saskatchewan River sits the Batoche National Historic Site.

This was the last battlefield in the rebellion, and today visitors can see original trenches

and rifle pits, the Church of St. Antione de Padoue and archaeological remains of the village. Kids can take part in the Kids Xplorers Club to learn the history of Batoche. Each year Métis culture is celebrated at Back to Batoche days where fiddling and jigging are joined by chuck wagon and chariot races.

At nearby North Battleford visitors can see the works of one of Saskatchewan’s most notable artists, Allen Sapp. Raised by his grandparents on the Red Pheasant Reserve, his work portrays life of the Northern Plains Cree in the early 20th century. Today he is widely regarded as one of Canada’s most foremost painters. His work is held at the award-winning Allen Sapp Gallery

and Gonor Collection where there is an extensive archive on his life. Sapp continues to paint and often depicts contemporary Cree culture with images of powwows and chuck wagon races.

Over in St. Walburg visitors of the Imhoff Museum & Art Gallery can learn of another notable Saskatchewan artist, Count Berthold Von Imhoff. Originally from Germany, he settled just south of St. Walburg and became known for his art and his community-minded spirit. He has contributed art to more than 100 North American churches and cathedrals and was honoured with knighthood in 1937. Today the museum is a designated heritage site Continued on page 26

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and includes his original working gallery, his home and the surrounding grounds. If you are in St. Walburg in late August be sure to follow the crowds to the annual Blueberry Festival where markets, kids area and entertainment make for a great family weekend.

It is said that the Quill Lakes region has more incoming flights than Toronto and Vancouver combined! With more than 300 species of migratory birds numbering a million-plus each year, the massive Quill Lakes and wetlands have been declared part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. Endangered species include the whooping crane, peregrine falcon and the piping plover. Shorebirds, ducks, geese, cranes and songbirds also stop here while traveling the North America Central Flyway. As the Quill Lakes International Bird Area is so large, visitors are encouraged to ask about viewing opportunities at one of the three visitor centres. These centres have interactive displays, wetland dioramas and great historical information on the area. Located in Wynyard, Wadena and Foam Lake, they are free of charge are open from spring to fall.

Pruden’s Point Resort, Tobin Lake. — Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography

Bird enthusiasts will want to check out North America’s oldest bird sanctuary at Last Mountain Lake where there is an observation tower and self-guided tour information available. Get a close look at

the wildlife in the surrounding grassland and marsh along the walking trails. One of Saskatchewan’s regional parks is located at Last Mountain and has a wide range of services available.

The Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association WELCOMES YOU!!

2014 Event Highlights* Rare & Exotic Spring Sale 4-H Expo Colonial Days Fair Westridge GMC CPCA Finals Rare & Exotic Fall Sale Harvest Feastival Stockade Roundup Christmas Bash

April 12 May 31-June 2 July 9-12 Aug 13-17 Sept 27 Oct 21 Oct 30-Nov 1 Nov 22

✓ 9 Holes ✓ Cart rentals ✓ Licensed clubhouse ✓ Food service ✓ Tournaments/group bookings available

*All events subject to change. Please check our website for up-to-date information and new events!

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Award Winning

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Rosetown Civic Centre

Golf Bookings

306.275.4433

Campground Bookings

306.275.2255

www.rosetown.ca Discover Life Here!

Rosetown Museum - 605 Colwell Road Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tues. May 20 - Aug 30 Tea House Opens, Sat., June 7th Rosetown Tourism Centre - Highway #7 Open 7 days a week - May 17 - Aug. 31 18 hole Mini Golf Home of Fabulous Ice Cream 5th Annual Harvest Family Festival Oct. 6th - 12th Pumpkins, food, entertainment & more

Quill Lakes International Bird Area. — Tourism Saskatchewan / Rob Weitzel

Saskatchewan is home to nearly 75 regional parks which were all designed and developed by local communities. In addition to this wonderful network of regional parks, the province has two national parks and 29

provincial parks and recreational sites as well as 9 Provincial historic sites.

Duck Mountain is a four-season park with everything from wilderness camping to modern cabins and townhouses. Keep

LeRoy Leisureland

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Regional Park & the CREEK

your eyes open for moose, Whitetail deer, fox, mink, woodchuck and elk in the park.

Explore Madge Lake by boat, take a horseback trek, try some mini golf or hit the links at the 18-hole grass green course just outside the park. Pickerel Point Beach has a golden tan sand with grass areas and a playground nearby. Watch for posters announcing interpretive programs at the beach. Ministik Beach is a great place to take the family with its gradual decline into the lake and fine sand. Travel to nearby Verigin where the National Doukhobor Heritage Village depicts life of these early Russian immigrants who were championed by famous author Leo Tolstoy. Buildings include a brick Prayer Home, barns, a blacksmith shop, a brick oven, bathhouse and more. The Doukhobor Prayer Home was designated a Provincial Heritage Building in 1982. It is a landmark of the area and its architecture is reminiscent of mid-1800 Russia.

Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park is also known for its shallow, sandy and family-friendly beach. The self-interpretive sand dunes trails, mini-golf and tennis make good distractions from the beach.

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Saskatchewan Regional Parks www.saskregionalparks.ca

LOCATED 5 min. West of LeRoy off Hwy. #6 10 min. South of St. Gregor off Hwy. #5, 10 min. North of Esk off Hwy. #16 Stately poplars and pines along a meandering creek make this 9 hole grass greens golf course a must-see!

Please come and visit us We know you’ll enjoy it!

Campground is newly developed

• Potable water • Washrooms and showers • We also have a licensed club house • Man made swimming pool • Playground • Beach volleyball

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KYLE SASKATCHEWAN

LOCATED: at Kyle, SK 20kms. N. of Sask Landing Provincial Park near Clearwater Lake Regional Park.

Original Red Cross Outpost Hospital

• Display of Mammoth Bones, discovered near Kyle • Original Homestead shack, built in 1912.

• River Transport “Basket” used to transport passengers over South SK. River.

• Antique displays, sports, furniture and clothing.

Park N’ Play in one of our many Regional Parks this summer!

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seasons. Named for the reflection of trees on its shoreline, the park features a marina with boat rentals and a park store with a full line of groceries, clothing, kiddie rides and a 18-hole golf course.

Explore the hiking and bicycling trails or check out the interactive displays at the Interpretive Centre in the administrative building.

These are just a small sampling of the many outstanding provincial parks in Saskatchewan.

If you’re after big fish, look no further than the town of Nipawin.

The provincial record for walleye has been broken six times on Tobin Lake, including the world ice fishing record for walleye.

Tobin and Codette Lakes are home to many fishing tournaments and anglers from across North America travel to take part. Codette Lake is known for excellent fishing as well as water sports and swimming, and it is a little quieter than Tobin Lake. Anglers can try for lake sturgeon, pickerel, northern pike, whitefish, goldeye, perch and burbot.

Back on the prairie near Rosthern is the Seager Wheeler Farm National Historic Site Dr. Seager Wheeler bought this farm in 1897 and through experiments in selective breeding of spring wheat he developed many popular varieties. These included Red Bobs, Supreme and Early Triumph. He won five world championships for his hard spring wheat between 1911 and 1918. Historians see Wheeler’s contribution to the science of farming something that buoyed the federal government’s efforts to complete successful settlement of the West. Today the farm is a designated National Historic Site and features restored original buildings, a gift shop, orchards and 24 tree species.

Spend some time in central Saskatchewan this summer and discover award-winning galleries, reconstructed sites of the Northwest Rebellion, world-record fishing, sprawling sandy beaches and plenty of celebrations between. ◆

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Stay right in beautiful Greenwater Lake Provincial Park • Most cabins are equipped with • Enjoy golfing, fishing, boating and kitchens, bathrooms hiking in the summer or snowmobiling and satellite TV or cross country skiing in the winter • Rates vary by season and • Year round rentals of one, two by cabin type and three bedroom cabins.

For information or reservations call 306-278-3033 or email greenwatercabins@sasktel.net www.greenwatercabinrentals.com

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Come for a visit...

Stay for a lifetime!

~ 35 minutes North of Saskatoon ~

This Summer we are offering two Professional Productions for 2014 Directed by Stephen Heatley

July 4 - 27 Set in 1956, this humorous, heartwarming play follows the Fluck family and their relationships through one extraordinary day.

“Mesa” By Doug Curtis Directed by Andy Curtis

August 8 - 24 A Grandfather and Grandson embark on a warm and wonderful journey of self discovery as they head on a road trip to Mesa, Arizona.

8:00 PM performances Tuesdays - Saturdays Matinees Wednesdays and Sundays

For more information and reservations

Call 306-232-5332 | www.stationarts.com sac.rosthern@sasktel.net www.facebook.com/StationArts

Pre-show dinners available by reservation

Sponsors: Sask Culture, Sask Lotteries, Town of Rosthern, Sask Arts Board

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June 6/7 ~ Western Roundup July 1st ~ Celebration August 16~ Heritage Day

Explore Canada’s Boreal Forest & Untouched Wilderness Nestled between the Porcupine and Pasquia Hills Beautifully Treed 9 Hole Golf Course Regional Park with Remnants of a 300 Year Old Fur Trade Post Extensive Antique John Deere Collection Heritage Park & Museum Camping, Fishing, Hiking and ATVing Nearby

Rosthern, Saskatchewan

“Hilda’s Yard” By Norm Foster

2014 Summer Events:

MELFORT & DISTRICT MUSEUM

Step back in time at our Pioneer Homestead Village • Blacksmith Shop • Barbershop • Church • One Room School • General Store • Medical Office • Real Estate Office • Grist Mill • Saw Mill • Outdoor Oven • Windmill • Vintage machinery and farming tools

Discover our history and explore our heritage with hands-on learning and demonstrations

You’ll Love It Here ❖ Northern Lights Palace Wave Pool, 100’ Water Slide, Sauna & Hot Tub and Arena ❖ Kerry Vickar Centre Performance Arts Theatre and Convention Centre ❖ Spruce Haven Park Ball Park, Tourism Info Centre, Mini Golf, Day Park and Centennial Walking Trails ❖ Melfort Golf & Country Club Challenging 18 hole Grass Green Course ❖ Melfort Campground Fully Treed Serviced Campsites ❖ Melfort & District Museum Heritage Village Museum ❖ Nearby Regional Parks Wapiti Ski Hill, Codette, Kipabiskau, Struthers and St. Brieux Lakes. ❖ Calendar of Events May – Polka Fest June – Show & Shine Car Show July – Melfort Ag. Exhibition Aug. - Kids Fest Sept. – Multi K Marathon Nov. – Black Fri. Light up Melfort Dec. – Museum “Celebration of Christmas”

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NIPAWIN & DISTRICT REGIONAL PARK

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SASKATOON SHIN The time of your life starts here! Submitted by Tourism Saskatoon Saskatoon is a thriving city graced with the vibrant beauty of parkland vistas and a rolling river valley, favourably positioned with the South Saskatchewan River winding through it. Eight bridges link east to west.

The divine sunsets kiss a landscape that never seems to end. Warm summer breezes carry the sounds of children, old friends, and newcomers enjoying the spirit of togetherness, creating undeniable harmony in our diverse city.

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Residents and visitors alike flock to the Meewasin Valley trails, traversing 60 kilometres of pathways in summer and winter. Outdoor enthusiasts will find peace while exploring the serene landscape at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and Beaver Creek, just two of Saskatoon’s many distinctive ecological and historical treasures. Staffed with educated guides, they are a true treat for budding young minds and experienced naturalists. The amateur and professional horticulturalist will appreciate the lush Mendel Art Gallery botanical garden, and children

LEFT: The University Bridge. — Tourism Saskatchewan / Eric Lindberg TOP RIGHT: The Saskatoon Farmers’ Market – Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography BOTTOM RIGHT: The Delta Bessborough -– Tourism Saskatchewan / Eric Lindberg

NES! will become happily lost in the magic of the butterfly farm at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. The ebb and flow of history is palpable against the energetic pulse of the future. The University of Saskatchewan is home to leading-edge technology such as the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, which draws the best minds from around the world and keeps vital scientific research based in Saskatoon.

While visiting the campus, be sure to visit the sculpture garden that overlooks downtown on the other side of the river.

A trip to the observatory to view the night

sky in astonishing detail is a memorable way to end the day.

Though thriving economically and excelling as a forward-thinking metropolis, Saskatoon never stops short in honouring its roots. Visitors can savour the extraordinary story of Morris Abraham “Two Gun” Cohen at the popular restaurant Two Gun Quiche House while enjoying a delicious lunch.

The Western Development Museum welcomes visitors to stroll down Main Street 1910 Boomtown and experience turn-of-the-century Saskatoon and area.

Take a leisurely visit to Batoche National

Historic Site, where you can almost hear the distant echo of the events surrounding the 1885 Northwest Resistance. Explore the vast, unspoiled nature of Wanuskewin Heritage Park, and partake in hands-on demonstrations and activities interpreting more than 6,000 years of First Nations tradition and culture.

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The Berry Barn. — Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography

Saskatoon’s hotels are dedicated to providing great service and comfort, and it’s easy to find the perfect accommodation in the downtown core, near the airport, or even simply away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. With a hotel industry that’s on par with the rest of Saskatoon’s fast moving market, there is something for everyone. The James Hotel is a wellrespected boutique accommodation that touts a lovely cocktail lounge frequented by city residents. The Delta Bessborough Hotel continues to offer a quaint slice of history overlooking the river, and the Radisson Hotel Saskatoon consistently receives national and local awards of excellence.

Whatever you’re after – be it nature, food, adventure, or culture – Saskatoon is a destination with unexpected surprises around every corner. ◆

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Saskatoon. Friendships are made as residents open their arms and show guests the way to the city’s best-kept secrets. From boutique and brand name shops, unique jewellery and retro second-hand clothing, Saskatoon will fill the heart of the enthusiastic shopper.

Saskatoon is a golfer’s delight, with a variety of beautiful courses on the edge of nature. Even the most avid golfer will be met with refreshing challenges on courses like Dakota Dunes, which hosts a PGA Tour Canada stop every summer and is a high ranked Saskatchewan course in Golf Digest and Score Golf magazines.

The City of Saskatoon’s civic golf courses range from beginner and family fun, to more mature and challenging courses.

As a host city, Saskatoon boasts a vibrant and sophisticated arts community that delivers year-round world-class entertainment to conventions, arts and cultural festivals, sports, and industry events.

The annual Folkfest is a fun, food-filled favourite of the city, and Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan presents the bard’s enduring works performed by astonishing homegrown talent – never resting on its laurels, each year’s productions feature delightful twists!

The food and spirit culture has put the city on the map for foodie travelers and craft beer aficionados. Whether your taste inclines towards the spice of the east or the comforting traditions of the west, Saskatoon’s food scene is represented by almost every corner of the world. Pick your perfect pint at The Woods Alehouse where the beer menu is bigger than the food menu and the knowledgeable staff love to talk craft beer. Ayden Kitchen and Bar will satisfy your desire for a locally-sourced and creative dining experience, complemented by masterfully mixed and flavourful cocktails.

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LEFT: Micheal Franti. — Photo by Mark Tiu RIGHT: Yukon Blonde at Amigo’s. — Photo

by Scott Bell FAR RIGHT: City and Colour. — Photo by Bree Sopatyk BOTTOM RIGHT: Andy Shauf. — Photo by Mark Tiu FAR BOTTOM RIGHT: City and Colour. — Photo by Bree Sopatyk

The SaskTel Saskatchewan

JAZZ FESTIVAL

A Premiere Cultural Event By Jacqueline Conway For ten days each summer, the city of Saskatoon bursts into song as the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival plays host to hundreds of world-class artists. Over 85,000 hungry music fans devour the sounds of jazz, blues, funk, pop, and world music each year, with a program that spans as many genres as it does continents.

This year’s event runs from June 20 to 29 in Saskatoon.

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The first festival took place in Saskatoon during the summer of 1987.

Today it has become the second largest festival of its kind in Western Canada.

Organizers have seen the event grow from humble beginnings to hosting world class artists like Ben Harper, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Arturo Sandoval, City and Colour, and countless others. No matter what venue, the audience engages with the artists the quality of musicianship and players is a high caliber with Grammy and Juno Award winners performing from the TD Mainstage in the Bessborough Gardens to intimate theatres like Saskatoon’s Broadway Theatre.

The engine of the festival is powered by some 400 volunteers that give of their time to make the event smooth, enjoyable, and effortless in the eyes of the audience. Volunteers give of their time in many ways and each individual has the united love of music that only increases the energy that takes over the city for 10 days.

The festival also unites the province through its Provincial Tour – supported

by the Saskatchewan Arts Board. Every spring around 8 weeks from festival time, accomplished jazz musicians tour small rural communities in Saskatchewan.

Workshops and live performances add opportunities for cultural development for people living outside of Saskatoon. The tour works towards building the music community and encourages out-of-towners to experience the main event in June!

Once June rolls around the city and province are excited and poised to enjoy a festival that fills the streets, parks and venues with incredible music. There are numerous opportunities to enjoy the music throughout the festival below you will find a guide of what to check out over the 10 day event!

TD Mainstage The largest venue of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, the TD Mainstage sits along the west bank of the South Saskatchewan River in the beautiful Delta Bessborough Gardens.

It’s where you’ll find the biggest acts and the largest crowds, boasting a capacity

of 3150 concertgoers. This licensed, family-friendly venue offers fantastic sound, great sightlines, and plenty of grass to sit back and enjoy the music — or to dance on ‘till the stars come out.

This year’s lineup includes great artists like Colin James, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, John Legend, and Tegan and Sara.

Broadway Theatre The Broadway Theatre is the crown jewel of the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. It’s where you’ll find some of the most accomplished names in jazz — such as Arturo Sandoval, Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood, Cassandra Wilson, and Charles Lloyd. With 436 deliciously comfortable seats, wonderful acoustics, and a room that just oozes character, the community-owned Broadway Theatre is not only a key venue for the Jazz Festival, but is also an important centre for arts and culture in the city of Saskatoon.

Groove Series The increasingly popular, late-night component of the Festival, the Groove Series presented by Spareparts features

a diverse lineup of artists from the worlds of indie rock, pop, funk, blues and soul.

The acts may be varied, but the highenergy vibe of the room is universal, and you may soon find yourself dancing until the early hours of the morning.

Club Jazz Discover 10 days of free entertainment for the whole family at PotashCorp Club Jazz! With 40+ fantastic, free performances by talented musicians across Saskatchewan, Canada, and the world, you’ll find plenty of music to keep you busy for 10 full days. The stage is back in Friendship Park, along the west side of the river between the Broadway and Victoria bridges. This location offers an improved stage, bigger acts, more vendors, and even a box office to buy you tickets for the rest of the festival.

The Bassment The year-round home of jazz in Saskatoon, The Bassment is where you’ll find all sorts of live jazz during the Festival, featuring both Canadian and international artists in a welcoming, intimate setting. The Bassment is licensed, open to all ages, and despite its name, is

wheelchair accessible. Be sure to check out The Jam, a nightcap of live improv where local musicians climb on stage with touring artists, and see what kind of magic ensues. As well, the Bassment hosts a special presentation called the TD Jazz Intensive where high school students have the opportunity to be mentored by touring jazz players for a week, which culminates in a live performance on the final Saturday of the event.

Soak up the festival atmosphere by shopping in the marketplace, grabbing a bite to eat from one of our food vendors, or enjoying a refreshing drink in the park. We even have free valet parking for your bicycle! So, grab a blanket or lawn chair and bring your friends and family down to PotashCorp Club Jazz to enjoy a week of great music!

The experience of the Jazz Festival is diverse, engaging, and above all entertaining! There is a venue, artist, and experience to appeal to any and all music lovers. Don’t miss one of Saskatoon’s best cultural events. For more information visit www.saskjazz. com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and we’ll see you at the festival! ◆

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NORTHERN BL Always more to explore By Jesse Green Championship golf, rugged canoe adventures, some of the world’s very best fishing and rare geological formations are just the start of the wonders of Northern Saskatchewan.

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One of two national parks in the province, the Prince Albert National Park is one of Saskatchewan’s most popular destinations and is a haven of nature and recreation. With sparkling lakes, protected endangered species, pockets of rare fescue grasslands and boreal forest the park is a true natural treasure.

Canada’s only fully-protected white pelican nesting colony is in the north corner of the park, while a thriving herd of free-ranging plains bison roam the west.

Anglin Lake is known for its incredible loon population and is a significant nesting area for these birds, known for their unmistakable and eerie call.

The Townsite of Waskesiu Lake has a wide range of accommodations from camping to four-season resorts and rustic cabins.

Look out for heritage buildings made from fieldstone and hand-hewn logs, and be sure to take in the many boutiques, restaurants and gift shops. Of course, just across the street, the sparkling waters of

LEFT: For a quarter mile, the mighty Churchill River is confined to a narrow channel.

Welcome to Otter Rapids, where white-water canoeists and their pals partner to overcome powerful waters, and take on the adventure of this popular outdoor sport. — Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E. Walker RIGHT: Waskesiu Lake — Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography

LISS Waskesiu Lake are calling! One of the province’s most well-known canoe routes leads to the doors of Beaver Lodge. Once the home of naturalist Grey Owl, the cabin sits on the shore of Ajawaan Lake. Grey Owl caught the world’s attention with his words about conservation, a cause to which he dedicated his life.

Find out about interpretive programs, events and recent wildlife sightings at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre and Nature Centre. The roster of activities in Waskesiu is too long to list; disc golf, hiking, biking, canoeing, horseshoes and swimming

are just the beginning. Choose a full-on adventure holiday or a relaxing stroll through town; Prince Albert National Park can accommodate all kinds of visitors.

The old logging town of Big River is becoming a hot music destination in Saskatchewan. Each year thousands of people travel to the Ness Creek Music Festival held just outside town. This event has main stage performances, and ecovillage, a drum and dance circle and many workshops. Above all, people come for the feeling of community and celebration and to have “Happy Ness.” The festival site plays host to the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival and a weeklong music camp where traditional music is given new life each year. Yet another genre holds a music festival here; Country at the Creek is also a communityminded celebration that happens each summer.

Elk Ridge Resort is definitely worth a visit.

With luxury four-star accommodations in the main lodge to private cabins and townhouse rentals, Elk Ridge has an amazing roster of activities. Treat yourself to a full range of spa treatments at the Salacia Spa or try the indoor pool, hot tub and water slide (don’t let its size fool you; that slide is a zinger!) While away an afternoon at the 27-hole championship golf course. Hiking trails wind through the area and the executive chef’s creations make for a memorable meal. The casual lounge is perfect for a beverage after a busy day.

Saskatchewan’s newest provincial park will protect the natural resources in the midboreal ecoregion, including several plant and animal species that are endangered or are species of concern. The Great Blue Heron Provincial Park takes in Anglin and Emma Recreation Sites and adds neighbouring land to protect a sprawling area of 11,000 hectares. These sites include close to 300 campsites, picnic areas, boat launches, beaches and hiking trails. Possible future facilities may include interconnecting hiking trails, backcountry camping, bike trails and additional campgrounds. The graceful great blue

heron is often found in the area’s lakes and waterways and is symbolic of the park’s goals for conservation of the area.

The Lakeland area is teeming with freshwater lakes and the boreal forest habitat is home to many songbirds, moose, elk, woodland caribou and white-tailed deer. The Village of Christopher Lake celebrates summer with its Western Days celebration, and visitors can find interesting shopping and delicious food at the yearround shops and restaurants.

Further north, the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park is Saskatchewan’s largest provincial park and takes in about 100 lakes. There are eight seasonal campgrounds ranging from rustic to fully convenient. Lac La Ronge is a massive lake set against the rugged Precambrian shield, and has a whopping 1,300 islands which are mostly wilderness areas great for exploring. Freshwater fishing is second to none in these deep, cool waters and species include northern pike, walleye and lake trout. Enjoy the huge clean lake with boating, canoeing, kayaking or just soaking in some sun on the beach.

The waters of Lac La Ronge plunge more than 10 m into the Churchill River at the roaring Nistowiak Falls. The mighty Churchill River system is a rugged 1600 km stretch and home to some of the best wilderness canoeing in the world.

Experienced canoe outfitters can guide you down this exhilarating river, or self-guided canoeists are encouraged to register at a Ministry of Environment Office to receive a keepsake Saskatchewan Voyageur Certificate.

Though many sections of the Churchill River system do require advanced canoeing skills, the Otter Rapids are much more accessible. Take in the incredible scenery and untouched wilderness while soaring down the churning waters of the river. Camping is available at the nearby Devil Lake and there are fixed-roof accommodations at the Churchill River Canoe Outfitters in Missinipe.

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casts a grand profile from the banks of the Churchill. The Holy Trinity Anglican Church was built by locals of Stanley Mission in the 1850s. With original hinges, locks and stained glass that were imported from England, the church is noted for its Gothic Revival architecture common in the 19th Century. Make arrangements for viewing at the Coop Store in Stanley Mission.

Geology buffs will love the Narrow Hills Provincial Park where the hills are in a distinctive ‘push moraine’ formation. Like the hills, the small but deep Gem Lakes are also the work of ancient glaciers retreating. When giant ice blocks were buried in the sand and later melted, they created the dazzling Jade, Opal, Sapphire and Pearl lakes. Plan for about three hours to hike the trails and do remember the camera. There are 25 lakes in the park and with the extensive fish-stocking program the fishing here is excellent. Many

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of the lakes are well sheltered and great spots for canoeing or kayaking.

In the far, far north are the world’s most northerly set of sand dunes and Canada’s most active sand surface. The Athabasca Sand Dunes stretch for 100 km along the massive Lake Athabasca and are a biological treasure. Reaching 30 m high in places, these constantly migrating dunes are home to many rare and endemic plants. Lake Athabasca is Saskatchewan’s largest lake and home to 23 species of fish. The largest lake trout on record was caught here in the 1960s while the Canadian-record northern pike was snagged in the 1950s.

Whether a history buff, an extreme adventurer, an art lover or just someone who likes to get away, you are sure to find your fit here. The rugged beauty of Saskatchewan’s north inspires us to be worthy stewards of nature and soak in the luxury of solitude. ◆

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

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THE ONE

THAT GOT AW River fishing in Saskatchewan By Mike Hungle When one thinks of fishing in Saskatchewan, they automatically start thinking about all the lakes this province has to offer. Sadly, many anglers often forget to look at the river fishing opportunities that are available in Saskatchewan. By doing so, they miss out on some spectacular fishing opportunities. There are a number of rivers in Saskatchewan that can be fished by boat or from shore. Some of these rivers include the Beaver, Churchill, North, South, Qu’Appelle and Souris rivers.

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In northern Saskatchewan, there’s the Beaver and Churchill Rivers. The Beaver River runs through Meadow Lake Provincial Park and joins with the Churchill River at Lac Ile-ala-Crosse.

The Churchill runs through a series of lakes in the Canadian Shield and continues flowing into Manitoba. These two rivers hold populations of walleye, sauger, perch, northern pike, lake trout, whitefish, cisco, suckers and burbot. As well, the Churchill River has some lake sturgeon.

The Saskatchewan River systems run through Southern and Central Saskatchewan. The North and South Saskatchewan Rivers originate from Glaciers in Alberta and flow from west to east and they meet about 40 kilometres east of Prince Albert at a location known as the Saskatchewan River Forks to form the Saskatchewan River which flows north east into Manitoba.

The North Saskatchewan River runs through North Battleford

LEFT: Walleye tend to be aggressive feeders in rivers.

TOP RIGHT: When fishing on shore, you can use a variety of lures.

BOTTOM RIGHT: A stretch of the Qu’Appelle River.

— Photos by Mike Hungle

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and Prince Albert, while the south Saskatchewan runs through Lake Diefenbaker and Saskatoon. All of these sections of rivers are well known for their prime walleye fishing, especially the section of the river near Nipawin downstream of the Francois Finlay Dam. In addition to walleye, these rivers hold populations of sauger, perch, northern pike, whitefish, cisco, goldeye, mooneye, sturgeon, suckers and burbot. There are also rainbow trout, brown trout and the occasional cutthroat trout in the South Saskatchewan River.

The Qu’Appelle River runs out of Lake Diefenbaker and snakes through the chain lakes near Fort Qu’Appelle, then continues on through Crooked and Round Lake and finally into Manitoba where it joins up with the Assiniboine River. This river system

contains walleye, sauger, perch, northern pike, whitefish, cisco, mooneye, suckers, big mouth buffalo, carp, channel catfish, black and brown bullhead catfish, burbot and rock bass.

The Assiniboine River rises in east central Saskatchewan near the community of Preeceville and feeds Lake of the Prairies on the Saskatchewan/Manitoba Border.

This river provides excellent opportunities for walleye, perch and northern pike.

The Souris River rises in the Yellow Grass Marshes north of Weyburn. Most of the annual flow of the Souris River comes from snow melt and spring rains. The Rafferty and Alameda Dams were built on this river to help reduce flooding downstream but also created incredibly fisheries. Along with walleye, perch and northern pike, this river

system also has bullhead cats.

By no means are rivers static. Rivers are always changing as water levels and current speeds are impacted by spring runoff, rain and by the diversion or releasing of water from reservoirs along the various rivers. Therefore, when fishing on rivers, it is imperative to understand what fish will do as the water levels and current speeds change.

As current speeds increase fish will move into the current to feed. They’ll stage in the slack water areas downstream from structure such as rocks, sandbars, bridge pilings, weirs and even dams to grab unsuspecting prey that is being washed downstream in the current. As current levels drop, fish will move into the deepest Continued on page 44

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sections of the river channel. As water levels rise, fish typically move into shallow water areas to capitalize on new food sources that become available as the water rises. When water levels drop, fish will often move into deeper water areas to ensure they don’t get trapped and also so they can find food.

Fish in rivers act a little different than those in lakes. When cold fronts hit, fish in lakes often turn off feeding for a day or two and then slowly turn on the feedbag as stable weather moves in behind the cold front. In these situations fishing can get tough. For whatever reason, it seems that river fish aren’t affected nearly as much by cold fronts and continue to feed even under the influence of a cold front. As well, fish in rivers, especially walleye seem to be active all day long whereas fish in lakes are often best caught during the early morning and late afternoon periods. As a final bonus, long stretches of rivers in Saskatchewan are protected by hills and higher terrain which allows anglers to fish under all but the windiest conditions.

When fishing from a boat, you can let the current do the work for you and have your boat float downstream. When the current is strong you can use bottom bouncers with spinner rigs tipped with worms or minnows.

If the current is lighter, you can try using a Lindy rig and a juicy leech. When fish are found, you can keep drifting over that area by moving back upstream and working the area again and again or you also have the option to drop an anchor and either vertically jig or cast into the prime area.

Another option when using a boat is to troll into the current and pull either a crank bait or spoon behind you.

When fishing with a boat on a river, always be on guard for floating debris such as tree branches or logs that may have been washed into the river and are being swept downstream. This is especially important when anchored as a large branch or log could get caught in your anchor rope and quickly put you into grave danger as it could easily pull the bow into the water and submerge your boat.

As for shore fishing along the bank of a river, try casting a jig or spoon upstream and have it drift back with the current until it is well past you. As your lure moves downstream, reel in the slack line, so you can always feel your hook and any fish that hits your offering. Before the lure hits the shoreline you’re standing on, reel it back in and cast it again. If you find you’re getting snagged too much and loosing lots of tackle, try casting a small jig suspended under a slip bobber to help prevent you

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ABOVE: Fish on while fishing the Saskatchewan River just north of Nipawin.

BELOW: Kyle Hungle with a nice walleye caught on the Saskatchewan River.

— Photos by Mike Hungle

from getting hung up. Another option when shore fishing is to cast out a pickerel rig with a heavy enough weight to hold the rig in the current. When doing so, try attaching the weight to the bottom of the rig with fishing line that is lighter weight than that of the pickerel rig. That way if the weight gets snagged, you can break it off and only lose your weight and not the entire rig.

When fishing rivers in Saskatchewan, most anglers target walleye and pike.

However, given the diversity of species in the various river systems and the aggressiveness of them to be actively feeding, it’s possible to catch multiple species using the same equipment in the

same general areas. So when you set the hook and start reeling in, you’ll often never know what you’ve caught until you see what your buddy has scooped up with the net.

One of the toughest parts of fishing a river in Saskatchewan is gaining access to the river. Boat launches can be few and far between and shore access is often difficult due to rugged terrain along the river or having to gain permission to cross private land. However, no matter how far you have to drive to find a boat launch, how hard it is to cover rugged terrain or contact several landowners for permission to cross or fish on their land, the effort is well worth it because river fishing is fun, productive and very relaxing! ◆

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Rail service bill praised, panned Mixed reviews | Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act earns jabs and cheers from grain industry

BY BRIAN CROSS SASKATOON NEWSROOM

Fe d e ra l l e g i s l at i o n a i m e d at improving rail service for the western Canadian grain industry is receiving mixed reviews.

Some industry stakeholders are praising the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act, suggesting it will increase supply chain transparency, enhance railway competition and ensure that more prairie grain is moved to market in a timely manner.

Others are calling Ottawa’s efforts a step in the right direction but they caution that the true impact of the proposed legislation will remain largely unknown until regulatory provisions within the bill are more accurately defined.

Still others say the bill does not go far enough to solve a supply-chain logjam that has already cost the industry billions of dollars.

As expected, reaction from the railway industry has been negative.

Canadian Pacific Railway said the proposed legislation will do nothing

Canada’s two railway companies say the bill will damage the Canadian rail transportation system. | FILE PHOTO to increase grain movement and has the potential to cause “great damage to the Canadian rail transportation system.”

Canadian National Railway called

the bill heavy-handed and intrusive, saying if it is passed, it will drain traffic away from Canadian ports, reduce investment, eliminate jobs and subject CN’s business to “unfair poach-

ing by U.S. railways.”

“CN is disturbed that the government has decided to punish railways with re-regulation for an outsized crop and winter conditions totally beyond their control,” said president Claude Mongeau.

“The legislation does not address the root cause of the current grain situation and will do little to move more grain, now or in the future. We also have deep concerns about the potential consequences of the government’s proposed new (railway) interswitching rules.”

The Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act was introduced to Parliament March 26.

The complex bill is intended to address supply chain constraints that have delayed grain shipments across the West, damaged Canada’s global reputation as a reliable supplier of grain and cost the industry billions of dollars in demurrage, lost marketing opportunities and discounted domestic commodity prices.

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Ah... vacation

By Jesse Green

T

he chance to escape the routines of everyday life and enjoy a different pace.

While we look forward to holiday adventures, some things should not be left to chance. Putting together a complete first aid kit is great insurance against those minor medical emergencies, and can be the difference between a quick patch-up and a lengthy visit to the medi-clinic.

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Each family has its own individual needs, like allergies or regular medications. Be sure to restock your kit when supplies are used or expired. It’s always a good safety measure to let someone at home know your plans; what routes you are taking and destinations along the way. The Basic first aid kit includes the following list of items to treat common injuries.

Dressings and bandages: 25 adhesive bandages in various sizes 5 knuckle bandages 20 antiseptic towelettes 10 sterile gauze pads in various sizes gauze roll roll of adhesive medical tape 2 large triangular bandages to be used as a sling Elastic bandage or tensor bandage for wrapping joint injuries

Equipment: instant cold pack 6 safety pins (to fasten splints and fabric bandages) 2 pair disposable gloves blunt-ended scissors tweezers aluminum finger splint medicine spoon / syringe or medicine cup thermometer tweezers 1 thermal blanket sterile cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs hand sanitizer First Aid manual list of emergency numbers coins for payphone flashlight with extra batteries bulb suction device (like a turkey baster) for flushing out wounds candle and matches medical histories

Medicines and Ointments: aloe vera gel over-the-counter oral antihistamine (Benadryl, for example) pain and fever pain relievers (never give aspirin to children) antiseptic solution like hydrogen peroxide hydrocortisone cream, for itching antibiotic ointment (like Polysporin) Calamine lotion decongestants anti-nausea medication laxatives to treat constipation antacids to treat acid reflux anti-diarrhea medication If you’re hitting the open road for your holiday, stock your car up with these extras: maps drinking water and some high-energy snacks blankets or warm jackets spare tire flashlight booster cables shovel tire repair kit and pump survival candle and matches Planning to visit the cabin or campsite?

You’ll be happy to have these extras along: bug repellant sunscreen hot water bottle Backpackers and hikers can add to the above compass and maps warm clothing Going farther afield by air?

Here are some handy things to have on your flight: chewing gum or candy to relieve ears on take-off and landing nose drops eye mask earplugs hand sanitizer pain reliever anti-nausea medication

How to handle extreme heat on holiday.

Not all sunscreens are created equal!

Ultra-high SPF content does not necessarily signify the most effective sunscreen. Whether your sunscreen comes in a spray, lotion, wax stick, cream or powder, it is how well you use it that determine its effects.

Thorough application at least 30 minutes before going outside and reapplication after swimming or activities are good practice. Sun protection factor (SPF) is a measure of how well the sunscreen protects from the sun’s UVB rays, and many dermatologists recommend a product with a minimum of SPF 30.

Familiarize yourself with the symptoms of heat stroke and exhaustion, so you’ll know when you or your family has gone beyond being a little overheated into the danger zone of heat-related illness.

Your body can have difficulties coping when the mercury rises, but also when humidity levels are high or there is not enough shade or wind.

Here are some tips for beating the heat on holiday: Check with your doctor or pharmacists about regular medications - do they have side effects during extreme heat?

Drink lots of water! Caffeinated or alcoholic beverages don’t count.

Don’t leave people or pets in a vehicle Plan your physical activities for early morning or evening when it is cooler wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in light colours Don’t be shy with the sunscreen - UV protection and SPF 30 are best break out the brim - hats and sunglasses are easy and effective ways to stay protected take a cool shower, dip in the lake or pool, or dip your hat in some cool water The onset of heat exhaustion can be quite sudden, and its symptoms are like those of shock. They may include: dizziness headache nausea rapid and weak pulse

cool and pale skin heavy sweating heat cramps low-grade fever fatigue dark-coloured urine What to do? get out of the sun lay down and elevate feet/legs have sips of cool water, or other beverage that is caffeine and alcoholfree sponge or spray with cool water watch carefully for worsening symptoms, like fainting, confusion, fever of 40°C (104°F) or seizure. If these occur, call 911.

Heatstroke is the most severe heat-related condition. It becomes severe when the body’s regular mechanisms for handling the stress of heat can’t keep up. The main indicator of heatstroke is that extreme body temperature of 40° C (104°F) which you can measure with your handy first aid kit thermometer!

Other symptoms include: rapid heartbeat cessation of sweating (however, if the heatstroke was caused by exertion skin could be moist) shallow and quick breathing dizziness headache confusion nausea fainting What to do? get out of the sun Call 911 - this is an emergency cool with damp sheets or sprays of cool water fanned air have sips of cool water (if able), or other beverage that is caffeine and alcohol-free ◆

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SHORT DRIVES CAN BE FUN

It seems to me that perhaps the best golf available in Saskatchewan can be found not within our major centres, but in proximity to our major centres. Perhaps it is a case of land availability, the opportunity cost of urban real estate, or an enhanced sense of rural pride that has created a burgeoning golf landscape close in to our cities, and towns. These courses may be 20 to 45 minutes away, but they will provide terrific value, and the best of times for your golf grouping. There is something to be said for your group of friends throwing the clubs in the back, jumping in the truck, and heading out of town for a game. The time spent on the road in both directions will likely be filled with some combination of polite conversation, goodnatured banter, wager management, and outright antagonism.

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Saskatoon Saskatoon has a number of courses located within a pleasant drive of the city limits. Approximately 40 minutes north of Saskatoon is Rosthern’s Valley Regional Park. It is an 18 hole layout nicely blending an older 9 hole course with 9 newer holes.

Perdue’s Oasis Golf course is 45 minutes east and is an 18 hole links style course running along a gentle slope. Moon Lake Golf & Country Club is a 27 hole links style course located 20 minutes south of Saskatoon on Valley Road. Dakota Dunes is perhaps Saskatchewan’s most editorialized course, and lies 20 minutes south on Highway 219. Dakota Dunes is home to the PGA Tour Canada’s Dakota Dunes Open contested this year from June 30 to July 6.

Dakota Dunes - Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography Elk Ridge Golf Course - Tourism Saskatchewan / Greg Huszar Photography Deer Valley Golf Course - Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E. Walker Green Hills Golf & Country Club - Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E. Walker Golf Kenosee - Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E. Walker White Bear Lake Golf Course - Tourism Saskatchewan / Douglas E. Walker

Prince Albert Prince Albert also has a multitude of nearby golf options to consider. If you head north of Prince Albert you can catch a round at Emma Lake, Waskesiu, or Elk Ridge.

Emma Lake’s 18 hole course is located on Scenic Route 263, and favors accuracy over length. Waskesiu is an 18 hole course with plenty of elevation that winds through pine forest. Elk Ridge Golf Resort has 27 holes available for play, and is a test for any golfer. Also north of Prince Albert is Candle Lake Golf Resort. It may be the only golf course in Saskatchewan with its’ own marina.

If you head west from Prince Albert, Memorial Lake has an 18 hole layout that provides plenty of challenge. Head a little further west and you’ll find Spiritwood’s 18 holes - a short course that demands accurate iron play.

Approximately 45 minutes east of Saskatoon is Wakaw Lake Regional Park Golf Course. Its’ 9 hole grass green layout features tight fairways, and small greens.

Yorkton A short drive from Yorkton will find you at Good Spirit Lake where you will find an 18 hole gem with lake vistas. East of Yorkton lies Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and the Madge Lake Golf Course.

Madge Lake features hilly terrain and tight fairways.

Regina If you head southwest out of Regina, you’ll find yourself at Long Creek Golf and Country Club, an 18 hole layout featuring sharp doglegs around a winding creek. Deer Valley Golf course is approximately 20 minutes northwest of Regina, and contains some of the most photogenic holes in all of Saskatchewan.

Fort Qu’Appelle is 40 minutes northeast and has 2 – 9 hole course offerings at Echo Ridge Golf Course, and Katepwa Beach Golf Club.

North Battleford A short 15 minute drive from North Battleford lies the resort village of Cochin – home to the Jackfish Lodge Golf and Conference Centre. 18 holes of championship golf are mixed with numerous lake views to make for an enjoyable afternoon. Aquadeo Beach Golf club is minutes away around the corner of the lake. It features a 9 hole grass green layout.

North and west of North Battleford, you’ll find Meota and District Lakeside

Golf club – a 9 hole offering. Further down the road, Mervin Golf Course is a small town course with plenty of charm.

Estevan The southeast corner of the province contains a vast array of beautiful courses to visit. Located in the Moose Mountain Provincial Park, Golf Kenosee features 18 holes meandering through forest and lake countryside. Nearby is White Bear Lake Golf Course – 18 holes of championship golf renowned for its’ scenic beauty and quality conditions.

Located at Midale, and built on the banks of the Rafferty reservoir, Mainprize Park and Golf course is an 18 hole Scottish links style course.

This is just a sampling of some of Saskatchewan’s 265 golf courses.

Wherever you go in this great province, you would be well advised to have your golf clubs with you – you never know what gem you might find!

More information including course contact is available at http://www. golfsaskatchewan.org or at http://www. tourismsaskatchewan.com/things-to-do/ saskatchewan-golf. ◆

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2014

Coming Events —

Additional event details can be found at www.saskatchewan-events.com

Start Date..... End Date.......... Event Name..................................................................................Location May 01........ May 04............ Cinergie - Saskatoon Francophone Film Festival........................ Saskatoon May 01........ May 04............ Kalyna Festival of Ukrainian Dance...............................................Yorkton May 01........ May 11............ Live Five presents True West..................................................... Saskatoon May 02........ May 04............ Svoboda Ukrainian Dance Festival.....................................The Battlefords May 03........ May 03............ Annual Craft Sale and Trade Show..........................................Montmartre May 03........ May 03............ Assiniboia & District Arts Council presents Everything Fitz...........Assiniboia May 03........ May 04............ Fan Expo Regina.............................................................................Regina May 03........ May 04............ Jane’s Walk - Regina......................................................................Regina May 03........ May 04............ Jane’s Walk - Saskatoon Tours.................................................. Saskatoon May 03........ Nov. 01............ Regina Beach 10 km Volksmarch........................................ Regina Beach May 03........ May 04............ Regina Woodworking Show & Sale.................................................Regina May 04........ May 05............ Battlefords’ Polkafest........................................................The Battlefords May 04........ May 04............ Walk so Kids Can Talk - Saskatoon............................................ Saskatoon May 08........ May 11............ Manitou Beach Polkafest................................................... Manitou Beach May 08........ May 09............ Redvers & District Oil Showcase....................................................Redvers May 08........ May 10............ Saskatchewan Fashion Week..........................................................Regina May 08........ Dec. 23............ Country Farms Marketplace...................................................... Saskatoon May 08........ Oct. 02............ Warman Farmers’ Market...........................................................Warman May 08........ May 10............ Wascana Spring Art Show and Sale.................................................Regina May 09........ May 10............ Prairie Mobile Taste of Spring.........................................................Regina May 09........ May 09............ Regina Little Theatre presents Spring One Act Play Cabaret............Regina May 10........ May 10............ Indoor Spring Flea Market.............................................................Yorkton May 10........ May 11............ Spring Youth Appaloosa Show...................................................Moose Jaw May 10........ May 10............ Vesna Festival 2014.................................................................. Saskatoon May 11........ May 11............ Western Development Museum - Mother’s Day Celebration...........Yorkton May 11........ Sept. 10........... Weyburn 10 km Volksmarch...................................................... Weyburn May 12........ May 15............ Moose Jaw Band & Choral Festival............................................Moose Jaw May 15........ Aug. 31........... ArchaeoCaravan..................................................................Province-wide May 16........ May 17............ Annual 1-47 Cruisers Indoor Car Show.........................................Grenfell May 16........ May 19............ Band City Quarter Horse Show..................................................Moose Jaw May 16........ May 19............ Saskatchewan Baton Twirling Association 2014 National Team Trials........................................................ Saskatoon May 16........ Sept. 01........... Watrous and District Music Fest - All Jammed Up............... Manitou Beach May 17........ May 19............ Bikes on Broadway................................................................... Saskatoon May 17........ May 17............ Moose Jaw Highland Festival....................................................Moose Jaw May 17........ Sept. 01........... Parks Canada Xplorers........................................................Province-wide May 17........ May 18............ Saskatchewan Highland Gathering and Celtic Festival.....................Regina May 17........ May 19............ Zombie Prep Camp........................................................... Fort Qu’Appelle May 19........ May 24............ Cathedral Village Arts Festival.........................................................Regina May 22........ May 25............ Yorkton Film Festival - Golden Sheaf Awards.................................Yorkton May 23........ May 24............ Melfort Polkafest........................................................................... Melfort May 24........ May 25............ Blackstrap Art Studio Tour............................................................Dundurn May 24........ May 25............ Lake Diefenbaker Walleye Classic.................................................... Elbow May 24........ May 24............ RCMP Heritage Centre - Birthday Celebrations................................Regina May 25........ May 25............ 36th Annual Saskatchewan Marathon...................................... Saskatoon May 25........ Aug. 31........... Walking Tours and Open Houses - Forestry Farm House........... Saskatoon May 26........ May 31............ Annual Spring Festival of New Plays...............................................Regina May 29........ June 08........... Annual Saskatchewan Stitches Conference..................................Muenster May 29........ June 01........... International Sask Salsa & Bachata Congress............................ Saskatoon May 30........ June 01........... Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association CPCA Tour Season Kick-off The Battlefords May 30........ June 02........... Lampman Sports Day................................................................Lampman May 30........ June 01........... Saskatoon Heli Annual Gathering (SHAG)................................. Saskatoon May 31........ May 31............ 3rd Annual Leipzig Music Festival...................................................Leipzig May 31........ June 02........... Lloydminster 4-H Expo..........................................................Lloydminster May 31........ May 31............ The Perogy Run......................................................................Montmartre

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May 31........ June 01........... Unity Western Days.......................................................................... Unity May 31........ May 31............ Wings Over Wascana Nature Festival (WOW Festival).....................Regina May 31........ June 08........... Wood ‘14.................................................................................. Saskatoon June 01........ June 30........... Archaeological Month Across Saskatchewan.........................Province-wide June 01........ June 01........... Cut Knife Elks Children’s Day...................................................... Cut Knife June 01........ June 02........... Nipawin Pike Festival Provincial Media Days.................................Nipawin June 01........ June 04........... PotashCorp Saskatchewan Children’s Festival............................ Saskatoon June 01........ Aug. 15........... Regina Red Sox Baseball Club 2014 Season...................................Regina June 01........ Aug. 15........... Saskatoon Yellow Jackets Baseball Club 2014 Season............... Saskatoon June 03........ Aug. 26........... Chess in the Park............................................................................Regina June 03........ June 05........... Conexus Senior Men’s Lobstick Golf Tournament....................Prince Albert

National Park June 05........ June 06........... Annual Trade Show & Expo....................................................... Kindersley June 05........ June 07........... Mosaic 2014: A Festival of Cultures................................................Regina June 05........ June 07........... Pattern Dance Saskatchewan Meeting............................... Manitou Beach June 06........ June 08........... Buster Days............................................................................Martensville June 06........ June 06........... Children’s Festival..............................................................The Battlefords June 06........ Sept. 26........... Esterhazy Farmers Market..........................................................Esterhazy June 06........ June 08........... Saskatchewan Music Festival - Provincial Finals......................... Saskatoon June 06........ June 06........... Spring Community Garage Sales........................................................Osler June 06........ June 08........... Watson Annual Slow-pitch Tournament..........................................Watson June 07........ June 08........... Dean Francis Art Show at Sagebrush Studio and Galleries...............Leader June 07........ June 08........... Parkland Artisan Tour..................................................................Parkside June 07........ June 08........... Regina Beach Lions Walleye Classic.............................Last Mountain Lake June 07........ June 08........... Summer Appaloosa Show.........................................................Moose Jaw June 08........ June 08........... 4H Regional Show & Sale..................................................The Battlefords June 08........ June 08........... Back To The Bowl Music Festival...................Redberry Lake Regional Park June 08........ June 08........... Sukanen Spring Fling................................................................Moose Jaw June 09........ June 14........... Conexus Men’s Lobstick Golf Tournament........Prince Albert National Park June 11........ June 14........... Regina Little Theatre presents You Can’t Get There From Here........Regina June 12........ Aug. 28........... Salsa on the Plaza..........................................................................Regina June 12........ Aug. 15........... Souris Valley Theatre Inc................................................................Estevan June 13........ June 15........... 22nd Annual Pilot Butte Community CCA Rodeo........................Pilot Butte June 13........ June 14........... Chaplin Lake Shore Bird Festival....................................................Chaplin June 13........ June 15........... Long Creek Rodeo........................................................................Radville June 13........ June 13........... Melfort Show and Shine................................................................. Melfort June 14........ July 05............ Culture on the Plaza.......................................................................Regina June 14........ June 14........... Dinsmore Sports Day..................................................................Dinsmore June 14........ June 14........... Downtown Summer Streetfest................................................Lloydminster June 14........ June 14........... Estevan Rumble in the Dirt Cabaret...............................................Estevan June 14........ June 14........... Fins ‘n Skins (Fish & Golf Tournament).....................................Tobin Lake June 14........ June 14........... Just Kruzin Show ‘n Shine......................................................Lloydminster June 14........ Aug. 09........... Lumsden Summer Street Market.................................................Lumsden June 14........ Sept. 27........... Market Square at Central & Chaplin.......................................Swift Current June 14........ Sept. 14........... Marquis Downs Thoroughbred Racing....................................... Saskatoon June 14........ June 15........... Porcupine Blues Rodeo......................................................Porcupine Plain June 14........ June 15........... Riverhurst Walleye Classic..........................................................Riverhurst June 14........ June 14........... Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend...................Regina June 14........ June 14........... Summit Run...........................................................................Prince Albert June 14........ June 28........... Waterfront Craft Art Market...................................................... Saskatoon June 15........ June 15........... Father’s Day Show n Shine............................................................Nipawin June 15........ Sept. 30........... Nipawin Great Northern Pike Festival...........................................Nipawin June 15........ Nov. 01............ Saskatchewan Roughriders 2014 Season........................................Regina June 15........ June 15........... Western Development Museum - Father’s Day Celebration............Yorkton June 16........ June 18........... Estevan Fair...................................................................................Estevan June 18........ June 20........... Canada’s Farm Progress Show........................................................Regina June 18........ June 22........... JazzFest Regina 2014....................................................................Regina

June 19........ June 22........... Long Day’s Night Music Festival.............................................Swift Current June 19........ June 21........... Square Dance Saskatchewan............................................. Manitou Beach June 20........ June 22........... Eagle Creek Jamboree...................................................................Asquith June 20........ June 20........... Golf 4 Cancer.................................................................... Fort Qu’Appelle June 20........ June 22........... Hague Summer Blast...................................................................... Hague June 20........ June 22........... Humboldt Summer Sizzler.........................................................Humboldt June 20........ Sept. 12........... Indian Head Farmers Market..................................................Indian Head June 20........ June 22........... Moose Jaw Hometown Fair.......................................................Moose Jaw June 20........ June 21........... Pagan Lake Annual Fish Derby............................................Meadow Lake June 20........ June 22........... Ride for Sight Saskatchewan............................................................ Elbow June 20........ June 20........... Saint Jean Baptiste Day Celebration......................................... Saskatoon June 20........ June 22........... Sakimay First Nation Powwow.................................. Sakimay First Nation June 20........ June 29........... SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival.......................................... Saskatoon June 20........ June 21........... Southern Saskatchewan Summer Solstice d’ete Festival.........Gravelbourg June 21........ June 21........... 2014 MJRCA Club FUN FLY.......................................................Moose Jaw June 21........ June 21........... Alameda Agricultural Society Summer Fair..................................Alameda June 21........ June 21........... National Aboriginal Day Celebrations...........Batoche National Historic Site June 21........ June 21........... Bazaart..........................................................................................Regina June 21........ June 21........... Bladworth Sports Day................................................................Bladworth June 21........ June 21........... Broadway Art Fest 2014........................................................... Saskatoon June 21........ June 21........... Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre National

Aboriginal Day Open House......................................................Duck Lake June 21........ June 21........... Summer Solstice Ghost Walk..............Fort Battleford National Historic Site June 21........ June 21........... Indian Head Days & Street Dance...........................................Indian Head June 21........ June 21........... National Aboriginal Day Celebrations - Wascana Centre..................Regina June 21........ June 22........... Radisson Music Festival................................................................Radisson June 21........ June 22........... SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival........................................Swift Current June 21........ June 21........... Wanuskewin Heritage Park National Aboriginal Day................ Saskatoon June 23........ June 23........... Museum Day...............................................................................Nokomis June 25........ June 29........... Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association 2014 Series Race - Onion Lake.............................Onion Lake First Nation June 26........ June 29........... Frontier Days Regional Fair and CCA Rodeo...........................Swift Current June 26........ Aug. 28........... Regina Downtown Concert Series....................................................Regina June 26........ June 26........... The Marketplace - Strawberry Jam Fest.................................... Saskatoon June 27........ June 28........... 2014 Peony Show..........................................................................Regina June 27........ June 29........... Annual Hogfest...........................................................................Englefeld June 28........ June 29........... 2014 Canada Day Regatta.............................................................Regina June 28........ June 28........... Alameda Fishing Derby................................................................Alameda June 28........ June 28........... Arcola Fair & Stampede Inc..............................................................Arcola June 28........ June 29........... Balcarres Sports Days................................................................. Balcarres June 28........ June 29........... Cut Knife Elks Annual Mixed Slow-pitch Tournament................... Cut Knife June 28........ Aug. 30........... Grasslands National Park - My Family’s

Greatest Adventure.............................................Grasslands National Park June 28........ June 29........... Porcupine Plain Sports Day................................................Porcupine Plain June 28........ June 29........... Subaru Saskatoon Triathlon...................................................... Saskatoon June 29........ June 29........... Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site

100th Anniversary Heritage Day................................................Claybank June 29........ July 27............ South Shore Art Guild Show & Sale...................................... Regina Beach June 30........ July 06............ Dakota Dunes Open (PGA Tour Canada)................................... Saskatoon July 01......... July 01............ 100 Mile Mall and Canada Day Celebrations........................... Whitewood July 01......... July 01............ Batoche National Historic Site - Canada Day Celebrations.............Batoche July 01......... July 01............ Bruno Canada Day Celebrations......................................................Bruno July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day Celebration........................................................Maple Creek July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day Celebration................................................................... Unity July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day Celebration..............................................................Carnduff July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day Celebration............................................................Mossbank July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day Celebration......................................................Denare Beach

July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day Celebration.............................................................Gull Lake July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day Celebrations...................................................................Osler July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day Celebrations...............................................................Herbert July 01......... July 01............Canada Day Fireworks..................................................................... Elbow July 01......... July 01............ Canada Day in the Bay...........................................................Hudson Bay July 01......... July 01............ Celebrate Canada.........................................................................Outlook July 01......... July 01............ Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre Canada Day

Open House..............................................................................Duck Lake July 01......... July 01............ Heritage Day Celebration................................................................ Elbow July 01......... July 01............ Jansen Lites Up the Nite..................................................................Jansen July 01......... July 01............ July 1st Celebration.......................................................................... Eston July 01......... July 01............ July 1st Celebration.......................................................................Bienfait July 01......... July 01............ July 1st Celebrations...........................................Little Loon Regional Park July 01......... July 01............ Lieutenant Governor’s Garden Party...............................................Regina July 01......... July 01............ Lumsden Canada Day Celebrations..............................................Lumsden July 01......... July 01............ Moose Jawg Charity Road Race................................................Moose Jaw July 01......... July 01............ Motherwell Homestead NHS - Canada Day............................... Abernethy July 01......... Sept. 01........... Motherwell Homestead NHS - Children’s Summer Day Camps.. Abernethy July 01......... July 01............ Nipawin Canada Day Celebrations................................................Nipawin July 01......... July 01............ Oungre Canada Day Celebration....................................................Oungre July 01......... July 01............ ParkArt.....................................................................................Moose Jaw July 01......... July 01............ Prince Albert Canada Day Celebrations..................................Prince Albert July 01......... Aug. 12........... RCMP Sunset Retreat Ceremonies 2014..........................................Regina July 01......... July 01............ Shell Lake Canada Day Celebrations........... Memorial Lake Regional Park July 01......... July 01............ Tisdale Museum Canada Day..........................................................Tisdale July 01......... July 01............ Waskesiu Canada Day

Festivities............................... Prince Albert National Park/Waskesiu Lake July 01......... July 01............ Western Development Museum - Canada Day Celebrations...........Yorkton July 02......... Aug. 31........... A Walk in the Park..............................................Grasslands National Park July 02......... Aug. 20........... Words in the Park...........................................................................Regina July 02......... July 05............ Yorkton Exhibition Summer Fair....................................................Yorkton July 03......... July 04............ 4-H Consignment Tack Sale....................................................... Saskatoon July 03......... July 05............ Moose Jaw Sidewalk Days Festival............................................Moose Jaw July 03......... July 07............ Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase................................................ Saskatoon July 04......... July 06............ All Folk’d Up In Montmartre Folk Festival.............. Kemoca Regional Park July 04......... Aug. 29........... Art in the Park................................................................................Regina July 04......... July 06............ Consul 100th Anniversary.............................................................. Consul July 04......... July 06............ Love Gospel Jamboree....................................................................... Love July 04......... July 06............ Saskatchewan Amateur Women’s and Senior

Women’s Golf Championships....................................................Humboldt July 04......... July 06............ Village of Cadillac Centennial.........................................................Cadillac July 05......... July 06............ Annual Reid Lake Catch & Release Walleye Fishing Tournament.Reid Lake July 05......... July 05............ Batoche National Historic Site - Kidsfest at Batoche.......................Batoche July 05......... July 06............ Carlton Trail Rodeo........................................................................Kelliher July 05......... July 05............ Dirty Donkey Mud Run.....................................Blackstrap Provincial Park July 05......... July 05............ Doukhobor Dugout House NHSC Season Opening................... Blaine Lake July 05......... July 05............ Maple Creek Ranch Rodeo.....................................................Maple Creek July 05......... July 05............ Mortlach Saskatoonberry Festival................................................Mortlach July 05......... July 05............ Riverhurst Sports Day................................................................Riverhurst July 05......... July 06............ Sheho Sports Day and Mud Fling.....................................................Sheho July 05......... July 06............ The Spirit of Manitou Studio Trail....................................... Manitou Beach July 06......... July 06............ Meewasinota Handcraft Sale............................................................Meota July 06......... July 06............ Pets in the Park........................................................................ Saskatoon July 06......... July 06............ Railway Heritage Day............................................................... Saskatoon July 06......... July 06............ The Deep South Pioneer Museum Day...........................................Ogema July 07......... Aug. 25........... YogaFlow with Genevieve...............................................................Regina July 09......... July 12............ Lloydminster Colonial Days Fair.............................................Lloydminster

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July 09......... July 13............ Regina International Fringe Theatre Festival...................................Regina July 09......... Aug. 24........... Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival.............................. Saskatoon July 10......... July 13............ Craven Country Jamboree..............................................................Craven July 10......... July 12............ Experience Downtown Sidewalk Sale........................................ Saskatoon July 10......... July 13............ Summer Chautauqua: A Theatre Festival...............................Swift Current July 11......... July 13............ Hafford Polkafest......................................................................... Hafford July 11......... July 13............ Kahkewistahaw First Nation Powwow.............Kahkewistahaw First Nation July 11......... July 13............ Motif Moose Jaw Multicultural Festival......................................Moose Jaw July 11......... July 13............ South West Quest for Saskatchewan Art and Music Festival............Eastend July 11......... July 13............ Wood Mountain Sports & Stampede..................................Wood Mountain July 12......... July 12............ Annual Show & Shine Car Show.........................................Porcupine Plain July 12......... July 13............ Kerrobert Rodeo.........................................................................Kerrobert July 12......... July 13............ One Arrow First Nation Powwow............................ One Arrow First Nation July 12......... July 13............ Pion-Era.................................................................................... Saskatoon July 12......... July 13............ Qu’Appelle Valley Artists Show & Sale..............................................Lebret July 12......... July 13............ Tobin Lake Walleye Classic............................................................Nipawin July 12......... Aug. 28........... Yoga Party in the Park....................................................................Regina July 13......... July 19............ Canora in Bloom............................................................................ Canora July 13......... July 13............ Duck Lake Heritage Day...........................................................Duck Lake July 13......... July 13............ Murraydale 106th Stampede and Picnic................................Maple Creek July 13......... July 20............ Saskatchewan Parks Week..................................................Province-wide July 14......... July 16............ Nipawin Exhibition........................................................................Nipawin July 14......... July 16............ Saskatchewan Junior Women’s and Junior

Men’s Golf Championship..........................................................Moose Jaw July 15......... July 20............ Taste of Saskatchewan - presented by Conexus Credit Union.... Saskatoon July 16......... July 18............ Maple Creek Cowtown Rodeo.................................................Maple Creek July 16......... Aug. 01........... Trial Of Louis Riel............................................................................Regina July 16......... July 16............ Western Development Museum - Museum Day..............................Yorkton July 17......... July 20............ Back to Batoche Days...................................................................Batoche July 17......... July 17............ Kids Ink....................................................................................Moose Jaw July 17......... July 17............ Kidzfest 2014........................................................................Prince Albert July 17......... July 20............ Ness Creek Music Festival............................................................Big River July 17......... July 20............ Saskatchewan Festival of Words...............................................Moose Jaw July 18......... July 19............ Assiniboia Polkafest 2014..........................................................Assiniboia July 18......... July 18............ Battleford Annual Parade..........................................................Battleford July 18......... July 20............ Carry The Kettle First Nation Powwow............Carry The Kettle First Nation July 18......... July 20............ Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association 2014 Series Race - St. Walburg................................................St. Walburg July 18......... July 20............ Homesteader Hey Days.............................................................Shell Lake July 18......... July 18............ Maple Creek Heritage Festival...............................................Maple Creek July 18......... July 20............ Melfort Exhibition.......................................................................... Melfort July 18......... July 20............ River Lights Festival and Watercross Nationals.......................... Saskatoon July 18......... July 20............ Sandy Creek Gospel Jamboree.................................................Moose Jaw July 18......... July 20............ Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival.......................................The Battlefords July 18......... July 20............ St. Walburg Annual Fair...........................................................St. Walburg July 19......... July 19............ Batoche National Historic Site - Parks Day....................................Batoche July 19......... July 19............ Canada’s Parks Day.............................................................Province-wide July 19......... July 19............ Children’s Festival............................................Prince Albert National Park July 19......... July 19............ Fort Fest ‘14......................................Fort Battleford National Historic Site July 19......... July 19............ Fort Walsh National Historic Site - Parks Day............................ Fort Walsh July 19......... July 19............ Geocaching Mega Event...............................................................Rosthern July 19......... July 19............ Motherwell Homestead NHS - Canada Park’s Day..................... Abernethy July 19......... July 19............ Prince Albert National Park - Parks Day.............................Waskesiu Lake July 19......... July 20............ Shaunavon Boomtown Days & Rodeo......................................Shaunavon July 19......... July 20............ Vintage Power Machines Threshing Festival...........................Prince Albert July 20......... July 20............ Brits by the Bus........................................................................ Saskatoon July 20......... July 20............ Lilies in Bloom at Honeywood......................................................Parkside

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July 20......... July 20............ National Doukhobor Heritage Village Heritage Day.......................Veregin July 20......... July 27............ North American Indigenous Games 2014.......................................Regina July 21......... July 24............ 103rd Amateur Men’s Golf Championship..................................... Melfort July 21......... July 21............ The Roaring Forge Craft Celebration..........................................Mossbank July 22......... July 24............ Touchwood Agency Tribal Council Powwow..........Kawacatoose First Nation July 24......... July 24............ Maryfield Agricultural Fair......................................................... Maryfield July 25......... July 27............ 2014 Hilltop Sheepdog Trial........................................................Mankota July 25......... July 25............ Abernethy Agricultural Fair & Exhibition................................... Abernethy July 25......... July 26............ Annual Polkafest - Aberdeen......................................................Aberdeen July 25......... July 27............ Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Assoc.

Eagle Creek GM CPCA Canada Cup.......................................Meadow Lake July 25......... July 27............ Central Butte 100 Year Celebration....................................... Central Butte July 25......... July 26............ FMG - Saskatoon Dragon Boat Festival..................................... Saskatoon July 25......... July 27............ Sleep Under The Stars Park & Concert Weekend.Grasslands National Park July 25......... July 26............ Railway Days.................................................................................Melville July 25......... July 27............ The Gateway Music Festival.......................................................Bengough July 26......... July 27............ 12-40 & Beyond: An Adventure in Rural Life.......................... Blaine Lake July 26......... July 27............ 3rd Annual Brickspo.................................................................Moose Jaw July 26......... July 26............ Bruno Show and Shine.....................................................................Bruno July 26......... July 26............ Doukhobor Dugout House NHSC Season Closing..................... Blaine Lake July 26......... Aug. 29........... Fireside Chats, Stories and S’more......................Grasslands National Park July 26......... July 26............ Perdue Agricultural Society Fair......................................................Perdue July 26......... July 26............ Ruby Rush.......................................................................................Harris July 26......... June 27........... Saskatoon Blitz 2014: Comic & Geek Culture Convention......... Saskatoon July 26......... July 26............ Watrous & Manitou Beach Fun Run Auto Show ‘N’ Shine..............Watrous July 27......... July 27............ Radisson Annual Show ‘n Shine...................................................Radisson July 29......... Aug. 02........... Prince Albert Exhibition Summer Fair.....................................Prince Albert July 30......... Aug. 03........... The Queen City Ex..........................................................................Regina July 31......... Aug. 09........... PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival........................................... Saskatoon Aug. 01........ Aug. 03........... Herbert Annual Stampede.............................................................Herbert Aug. 01........ Aug. 03........... Macklin World Bunnock Championship Challenge..........................Macklin Aug. 01........ Aug. 03........... Raymore Summer Slam.............................................................. Raymore Aug. 01........ Aug. 04........... Saskatoon Ribfest..................................................................... Saskatoon Aug. 02........ Aug. 02........... Fort Walsh National Historic Site Trades Day............................................. Fort Walsh National Historic Site Aug. 02........ Aug. 03........... Living Skies Come Alive - Fireworks Competition........................Moosomin Aug. 02........ Aug. 03........... Louis Dupuis Memorial Mixed Slow-pitch Tournament................. Cut Knife Aug. 02........ Aug. 02........... Mid Summer’s Art Festival................................................ Fort Qu’Appelle Aug. 02........ Aug. 04........... Nipawin Mud Drags................................Nipawin & District Regional Park Aug. 02........ Aug. 03........... Northern Horizons Journey of Creativity.....................................Medstead Aug. 02........ Aug. 03........... Reno Rodeo.................................................................................... Consul Aug. 02........ Aug. 03........... Threshermen’s Show and Seniors’ Festival.....................................Yorkton Aug. 03........ Aug. 03........... Bow Valley Jamboree.....................................................................Oxbow Aug. 03........ Aug. 03........... Cannington Manor Provincial Park

Fair Day..................................................Moose Mountain Provincial Park Aug. 03........ Aug. 04........... Saskatchewan Team Roping Association Finals.................. Fort Qu’Appelle Aug. 03........ Aug. 03........... Saskatoon Exhibition Parade.................................................... Saskatoon Aug. 05........ Aug. 23........... Prairie Skies Outdoor Musical Theatre.........................................Edenwold Aug. 05........ Aug. 10........... The Saskatoon EX..................................................................... Saskatoon Aug. 07........ Aug. 10........... Danceland presents The Soft Tones.................................... Manitou Beach Aug. 07........ Aug. 10........... John Arcand Fiddle Fest............................................................ Saskatoon Aug. 07........ Aug. 09........... Saskatchewan Premier’s Walleye Cup...........................................Nipawin Aug. 08........ Aug. 10........... 2nd Annual Yoga at the Ridge Retreat.........................................Big River Aug. 08........ Aug. 10........... Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association OIL & AG CPCA Turtleford Derby.................................................Turtleford Aug. 08........ Aug. 08........... Northern Lights Casino - Classic Kruisers Car Show.................Prince Albert Aug. 08........ Aug. 10........... Regina Folk Festival 2014..............................................................Regina

Aug. 08........ Aug. 10........... Standing Buffalo First Nation Powwow.............................. Fort Qu’Appelle Aug. 08........ Aug. 09........... Weyburn Annual Heritage Village Days...................................... Weyburn Aug. 08........ Aug. 10........... Whitewood Chacachas Rodeo................................................... Whitewood Aug. 09........ Aug. 10........... 37th Annual Kyle Community Rodeo..................................................Kyle Aug. 09........ Aug. 10........... Cochin Days.................................................................................... Cochin Aug. 09........ Aug. 09........... Findlater Ranch Rodeo.................................................................Findlater Aug. 09........ Aug. 10........... Invermay Fair and Horticulture Show........................................ Invermay Aug. 09........ Aug. 10........... Sizzling Summer Festival; Those Were The Days................The Battlefords Aug. 09........ Aug. 09........... St. Walburg’s Polkafest............................................................St. Walburg Aug. 09........ Aug. 10........... Thickwood Hills Studio Trail........................................................Shell Lake Aug. 09........ Aug. 10........... Town of Radisson 93rd Annual Agricultural Fair...........................Radisson Aug. 10........ Aug. 10........... Birch Hills Threshing & Family Fun Day..................................... Birch Hills Aug. 10........ Aug. 10........... Frank Dunn Triathlon and Pancake

Breakfast............................... Prince Albert National Park/Waskesiu Lake Aug. 10........ Aug. 10........... Frenchman Butte Museum Festival.................................Frenchman Butte Aug. 10........ Aug. 10........... Lemberg Show Your Ride Show & Shine.......................................Lemberg Aug. 11........ Aug. 15........... 9th Annual Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Camp.Big River Aug. 11........ Aug. 11........... North West Territorial Days Parade....................................The Battlefords Aug. 11........ Aug. 15........... Pepsi Jr. Lobstick Golf Tournament...................Prince Albert National Park Aug. 12........ Aug. 14........... Cowessess Traditional Powwow............................... Cowessess First Nation Aug. 12........ Aug. 15........... North West Territorial Days................................................The Battlefords Aug. 12........ Aug. 14........... Saskatchewan Women’s Rosebowl Golf Championship..................... Elbow Aug. 13........ Aug. 17........... Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association Westridge GMC CPCA Finals...................................................Lloydminster Aug. 14........ Aug. 16........... Folkfest 2014........................................................................... Saskatoon Aug. 14........ Aug. 14........... Shand Agricultural Fair.............................................................Carragana Aug. 14........ Aug. 15........... Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage....................................... Rama Aug. 15........ Aug. 17........... Eliminator’s Car Club’s Annual Riverside Run..........................Swift Current Aug. 15........ Aug. 16........... Fish For Freedom Ladies’ Walleye Tournament.............................Nipawin Aug. 15........ Aug. 17........... Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival...............Big River Aug. 15........ Aug. 17........... Piapot First Nation Traditional Powwow.........................Piapot First Nation Aug. 15........ Aug. 17........... The Dog Patch Music Festival.....................................................Loon Lake Aug. 16........ Aug. 16........... Badlands Blast!...................................................Grasslands National Park Aug. 16........ Aug. 16........... Hafford Summer Sizzle................................................................. Hafford Aug. 16........ Aug. 16........... Hudson Bay Heritage Day......................................................Hudson Bay Aug. 16........ Aug. 17........... Maple Creek Light Horse Show..............................................Maple Creek Aug. 16........ Aug. 16........... Moose Jaw Western Development Museum Community Playday.................................................................Moose Jaw Aug. 16........ Aug. 16........... Motherwell Homestead NHS - Binding, Stooking and

Chore Team Driving Competition............................................... Abernethy Aug. 16........ Aug. 17........... Pioneer Echoes................................................................................Midale Aug. 16........ Aug. 16........... Regina Beach Arts Frenzy.................................................... Regina Beach Aug. 16........ Aug. 16........... Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Banquet....The Battlefords Aug. 17........ Aug. 17........... Bruno Cherry Sunday......................................................................Bruno Aug. 18........ Aug. 22........... Conexus Ladies’ Lobstick Golf Tournament.......Prince Albert National Park Aug. 20........ Aug. 20........... Kids Fest........................................................................................ Melfort Aug. 21........ Aug. 24........... Saskatchewan Summer Star Party..........Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Aug. 21........ Aug. 21........... Taste of Waskesiu.................. Prince Albert National Park/Waskesiu Lake Aug. 22........ Aug. 23........... Danceland presents The Emeralds...................................... Manitou Beach Aug. 22........ Aug. 24........... Off Axis presents SaskTel Summer Invasion....................................Regina Aug. 22........ Aug. 24........... Prince Albert Exhibition Annual Polkafest..............................Prince Albert Aug. 22........ Aug. 24........... Rock 102 Show & Shine Weekend............................................ Saskatoon Aug. 23........ Aug. 23........... Easter Seals Drop Zone...................................................................Regina Aug. 23........ Aug. 24........... Saskatchewan Mixed Team Golf Championship..............................Yorkton Aug. 23........ Aug. 23........... Shellbrook Street Fair...............................................................Shellbrook Aug. 23........ Aug. 23........... St. Walburg Wild Blueberry Festival.........................................St. Walburg Aug. 23........ Aug. 23........... Ukrainian Day in the Park........................................................ Saskatoon

Aug. 24........ Oct. 26............ University of Regina Rams Home Game Season.............................Regina Aug. 25........ Aug. 27........... Lobstick ProAm Golf Tournament.....................Prince Albert National Park Aug. 29........ Aug. 31........... Flying Dust First Nation Powwow...........................Flying Dust First Nation Aug. 29........ Aug. 30...........PotashCorp Fireworks Festival................................................... Saskatoon Aug. 29........ Aug. 30........... Regina Dragon Boat Festival...........................................................Regina Aug. 29........ Aug. 30........... Rock and Roll Weekend..................................................... Manitou Beach Aug. 30........ Aug. 30........... Motherwell Homestead NHS - Threshing Day............................ Abernethy Aug. 30........ Aug. 31........... Sam’s Barrel Racing Extravaganza................................................Bienfait Aug. 31........ Aug. 31........... Arbor Day........................................................Prince Albert National Park Sept. 01........ Sept. 01........... Access Communications Labour Day Show & Shine.........................Regina Sept. 01........ Sept. 01........... Lumsden Duck Derby..................................................................Lumsden Sept. 05........ Sept. 20........... Batoche National Historic Site - Taste of

Metis Culture - Weekend Festivals.................................................Batoche Sept. 05........ Sept. 06........... Ed Krienke Memorial Golf Classic.................................................Big River Sept. 05........ Sept. 06........... Sunflower Fine Art Craft Market....................................................Yorkton Sept. 06........ Sept. 06........... Broadway Street Fair 2014....................................................... Saskatoon Sept. 06........ Sept. 07........... Cowgirl Yoga Retreat.............................................................Paradise Hill Sept. 06........ Sept. 07........... Moose Jaw Threshing Bee.........................................................Moose Jaw Sept. 07........ Sept. 07........... Credit Union Queen City Marathon.................................................Regina Sept. 07........ Sept. 07........... Mossbank Rockathon.................................................................Mossbank Sept. 12........ Sept. 12........... Bengough & District Regional Park Authority.............................Bengough Sept. 14........ Sept. 14........... The 34th Annual Terry Fox Run...........................................Province-wide Sept. 18........ Sept. 21........... Manitou Beach Fall Polkafest............................................. Manitou Beach Sept. 19........ Sept. 21........... Maple Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering and

Western Art & Gear Show......................................................Maple Creek Sept. 19........ Sept. 21........... Val Marie 50th Annual Indoor Rodeo..........................................Val Marie Sept. 20........ Sept. 21........... Carlyle Homespun Craft Show and Sale..........................................Carlyle Sept. 21........ Sept. 21........... A Touch of Autumn at Honeywood...............................................Parkside Sept. 21........ Sept. 21........... Balcarres Threshing Day............................................................. Balcarres Sept. 21........ Sept. 21........... RCMP Heritage Centre - Play for Peace Day....................................Regina Sept. 25........ Sept. 28........... Kindersley Goose Festival......................................................... Kindersley Sept. 26........ Sept. 28........... Art Gallery of Swift Current presents Culture Days.................Swift Current Sept. 26........ Sept. 28........... Beechy Western Days Indoor Rodeo.............................................. Beechy Sept. 26........ Sept. 28........... Estevan Business Showcase Expo...................................................Estevan Sept. 26........ Sept. 27........... Kamsack & District Indoor Rodeo.................................................Kamsack Sept. 26........ Sept. 28........... Kindersley Culture Days............................................................ Kindersley Sept. 27........ Sept. 27........... Borden & District Threshing Day.................................................... Borden Sept. 27........ Sept. 27........... China Night 2014 Charity Gala.......................................................Regina Sept. 27........ Sept. 27........... Grenfell Agricultural Fair and Trade Show.....................................Grenfell Sept. 27........ Sept. 27........... Indoor Fall Flea Market.................................................................Yorkton Sept. 27........ Sept. 27........... Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre

presents Culture Days............................................................Lloydminster Sept. 27........ Sept. 27........... Lloydminster Rare and Exotic Animals Fall Sale.....................Lloydminster Sept. 27........ Sept. 28........... North Battleford Lions Guns, Toys and Antiques Show........The Battlefords Sept. 27........ Sept. 28........... Prairie Fire Alpacas Open House.....................................................Perdue Sept. 27........ Sept. 27........... Ranchman’s Ridin’ & Recitin’.................................................Swift Current Sept. 27........ Sept. 28........... Tapestrama............................................................................Prince Albert Sept. 27........ Sept. 27........... Under the Harvest Moon Festival....................................................Regina Oct. 03......... Oct. 04............ Cream of the Crop Craft & Trade Show............................................Regina Oct. 03......... Oct. 05............ Sask Skate / Sask Open.................................................................Regina Oct. 03......... Oct. 04............ Unity Agricultural Society Fall Fair/Trade Show................................. Unity Oct. 04......... Oct. 05............ Nipawin Vanity Cup - Walleye Tournament...................................Nipawin Oct. 06......... Oct. 12............ 5th Annual Harvest Family Festival.............................................Rosetown Oct. 09......... Oct. 11............ Canadian Indian Rodeo Finals 2014......................................... Saskatoon Oct. 10......... Oct. 12............ Lancer Chokecherry Festival........................................................... Lancer Oct. 10......... Oct. 11............ Wapella Dodge City Days Rodeo...................................................Wapella Oct. 11......... Oct. 11............ Festival of Creative Crafts & Trades....................................... Central Butte

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Oct. 11......... Oct. 12............ Regional Thanksgiving Show....................................................Moose Jaw Oct. 11......... Oct. 12............ Thanksgiving Indoor Powwow................................................Prince Albert Oct. 16......... Oct. 16............ Porcupine Plain Fall Fair and Stew Luncheon.....................Porcupine Plain Oct. 17......... Oct. 19............ Harvest of Art Show & Sale.............................................................Regina Oct. 17......... Oct. 18............ Melfort Northern Lights Showcase Tradeshow................................ Melfort Oct. 17......... Oct. 18............ Prince Albert Lions Club 14th Annual Craft & Antiques Sale...Prince Albert Oct. 17......... Oct. 18............ Western Development Museum Christmas Craft Fair................. Saskatoon Oct. 18......... Oct. 18............ Battlefords’ Octoberfest.....................................................The Battlefords Oct. 18......... Oct. 18............ Big River Community Auction......................................................Big River Oct. 18......... Oct. 18............ Craft and Trade Show and Sale................................................... Balcarres Oct. 18......... Oct. 19............ Fall Coin and Stamp Show...............................................................Regina Oct. 18......... Oct. 18............ Harvest Hoedown Craft, Artisan and Small Business Sale........Indian Head Oct. 19......... April 26........... Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Conexus Pops Series............. Saskatoon Oct. 21......... Oct. 21............ Harvest Feastival...................................................................Lloydminster Oct. 23......... Dec. 24............ Christmas in Oct. Festival..........................................................Moose Jaw Oct. 24......... Oct. 26............ 24th Annual Wildlife Art Competition, Show & Sale................... Saskatoon Oct. 24......... Oct. 25............ Nipawin Lions Craft & Gift Show...................................................Nipawin Oct. 24......... Oct. 25............ Whistlestop Craft Sale...............................................................Moose Jaw Oct. 25......... Oct. 25............ Dance For The Health Of It............................................................... Unity Oct. 25......... Oct. 25............ Halloween Haunted Fort....................Fort Battleford National Historic Site Oct. 25......... Oct. 25............ Haunted Ghost Town 2014.......................................................Moose Jaw Oct. 25......... Oct. 26............ Saskatoon Coin and Stamp Show.............................................. Saskatoon Oct. 30......... Nov. 01............ Lloydminster Stockade Roundup............................................Lloydminster Oct. 30......... Oct. 30............ Western Development Museum - Boo-Town.............................. Saskatoon Nov. 01........ Nov. 02............ Business Showcase & Tradeshow................................................Humboldt Nov. 01........ Nov. 01............ Christmas Craft & Bake Sale.....................................................Moose Jaw Nov. 01........ Nov. 02............ Mistletoe Craft & Gift Show................................................The Battlefords Nov. 01........ Nov. 01............ Wymark Craft & Trade Show.......................................................Wymark Nov. 02........ Nov. 02............ Eston Bizarre Bazaar........................................................................ Eston Nov. 02........ Nov. 02............ Everything and More for Christmas........................................... Saskatoon

Nov. 05........ Nov. 08............ Yorkton Grain Miller’s Harvest Showdown......................................Yorkton Nov. 07........ Nov. 09............ Artisans’ Craft Market............................................................... Saskatoon Nov. 07........ Nov. 08............ Assiniboia Mistletoe Art and Craft Sale.......................................Assiniboia Nov. 07........ Nov. 08............ Christmas Lane Open House......................................................Assiniboia Nov. 07........ Nov. 08............ Evergreen Artisan Market......................................................Prince Albert Nov. 07........ Nov. 09............ Our Best To You Art and Craft Sale - Regina....................................Regina Nov. 14........ Nov. 16............ Wintergreen - Regina.....................................................................Regina Nov. 15........ Nov. 15............ Hudson Bay Home, Business & Craft Show.............................Hudson Bay Nov. 15........ Nov. 15............ Last Mountain Artists Collective Art and Crafts Show and Sale...........Silton Nov. 15........ Nov. 15............ Luseland Marketplace..................................................................Luseland Nov. 15........ Nov. 16............ Western Development Museum Store Sale and

Children’s Shopping Day........................................................... Saskatoon Nov. 19........ Dec. 17............ Festival of Trees...........................................................................Big River Nov. 20........ Nov. 22............ Wascana Christmas Show................................................................Regina Nov. 23........ Nov. 29............ Saskatoon City Hospital Festival of Trees................................... Saskatoon Nov. 24........ Nov. 29............ Canadian Western Agribition 2014.................................................Regina Nov. 25........ Nov. 29............ Canadian Cowboys’ Association Finals Rodeo 2014.........................Regina Nov. 28........ Nov. 29............ Saskatoon Children’s Choir in Concert....................................... Saskatoon Nov. 29........ Nov. 29............ Craft & Bake Sale..............................................................................Osler Dec. 01......... Dec. 24............ Handsmade Saskatchewan - A Fine Art and Craft Market...............Regina Dec. 04......... Dec. 04............ Christmas Lights Across Canada 2014.............................................Regina Dec. 04......... Dec. 04............ Winter Wonderland & Parade of Lights..................................... Kindersley Dec. 05......... Dec. 06............ Carlyle’s Dickens Village Festival.....................................................Carlyle Dec. 05......... Dec. 07............ Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire........................................... Saskatoon Dec. 05......... Dec. 06............ Watson Santa Claus Days...............................................................Watson Dec. 06......... Dec. 06............ Christmas Craft Fair...............................................................Maple Creek Dec. 06......... Dec. 06............ Festival of Trees.........................................................................Assiniboia Dec. 31......... Dec. 31............Battlefords’ New Years Ball................................................The Battlefords Dec. 31......... Dec. 31............ New Year’s Eve Party................................................................ Saskatoon

Saskatchewan FACTS Saskatchewan’s official flag was adopted in 1969. It features the provincial shield of arms along with the floral emblem, the western red lily. The flag’s upper half is green, representing Saskatchewan’s northern forests; the lower half is gold, symbolizing the southern grain areas.

In 1941, the western red lily was chosen as the official flower of Saskatchewan.

This lily grows in moist meadows and semi-wooded areas. With its flaming red blossoms, it stands out brilliantly against a natural green background. The western red lily is a protected species.

The sharp-tailed grouse is one of Saskatchewan’s most popular game birds.

It was selected as the provincial bird emblem in 1945.

In 2001, needle-and-thread grass was designated Saskatchewan’s official grass. It’s a native bunchgrass common to

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the dry, sandy soils of the Northern Plains.

Seed stalks may reach 1.3 m (4 feet) in height and leaves are up to 30 cm (12 inches) long and very narrow. The name comes from the shape of the seeds, which are sharply pointed and have long, twisted, thread-like fibres.

In 1988, the white birch was adopted as the official tree of Saskatchewan.

This hardwood tree is found across the northern three-quarters of the province. Typical uses for the wood include lumber, plywood, veneer and fuel.

Sylvite, also known as potash, is Saskatchewan’s official mineral. We are the world’s largest producer and

exporter of potash. Our vast reserves of potash are expected to last for hundreds of years at current rates of production.

Over 95 percent of the potash produced in Saskatchewan is used for fertilizer purposes.

Saskatchewan designated the white-tailed deer our official animal in 2001.

Here in our more northern latitudes, the white-tailed deer tends to be larger than its southern brethren, reaching heights of more than a metre (3.5 feet) at the shoulder and weighing as much as 180 kg (400 lbs).

Curling was named Saskatchewan’s official sport in 2001, although many have considered it so for years. Once called the “roaring game” because of the thunderous noise made by corn brooms used to sweep rocks down the ice, curling has a rich history in the province. The fabled Richardson brothers, curling out of Regina, won four Canadian and World men’s championships between 1959-63.

2014 fesTiVaLs & events

BESt WEStErn inn AnD SuitES 105 George Street West 306-773-4660 • bestwestern.sk.ca

MArkEt SquArE June 14 to September 27, 2014 Swift Current was incorporated on January 15, 1914 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary with festivals and events taking place throughout the year.

Live it up at Living Sky Casino & Sky Centre, Swift Current’s entertainment destination featuring table games, slot machines and live concert performances.

Visit the new Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame, Art Gallery of Swift Current and historic Lyric Theatre, Saskatchewan’s oldest operating theatre.

Stay and play at our 3 legendary golf courses: Chinook Golf Course, Elmwood Golf & Country Club and Sask Landing Golf Resort.

Swift Current offers 1,000 hotel rooms, 47 restaurants and a thriving downtown with unique gift shops and boutique stores on every block.

LonG DAy’S niGHt MuSiC FEStiVAL June 19 to 22, 2014

CoMFort inn 1510 South Service Road East 306-778-3994 • choicehotels.ca

WinDSCApE kitE FEStiVAL June 21 to 22, 2014 FrontiEr DAyS FAir & roDEo June 26 to 29, 2014

MotEL 6 1185 - 5th Avenue nE 306-778-6060 • motel6.com

HoMECoMinG WEEkEnD June 28 to 29, 2014 CHAutAuquA tHEAtrE FEStiVAL July 10 to 13, 2014

SupEr 8 405 North Service Road East 306-778-6088 • super8.com

WAtErMELon FEStiVAL July 27, 2014 LiGHt up tHE FuturE november 28, 2014

SAFAri inn MotEL 810 South Service road East 306-773-4608 • safariinn.ca

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