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HERALDING THE RISE OF INDIGENOUS

BUSINESS POSITIVES LIE AHEAD FOR MANY THANKS TO THE PROVINCEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FASTEST-GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC

One of the many faces of Indigenous business in Saskatchewan: Fishing Lake First Nation Economic Development Counsellor Melika Popp. See p. 22.

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AFRICAN ‘EXOTICA’

Read the lo-down on cannabis legalization in SK before sparking up

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The Case for Reconciliation

Two things figure prominently in this issue, other than the obvious: Thanksgiving, and Remembrance Day. These holidays and our feature have more in common than might first appear. The observance of these holidays and what they stand for ought to give us pause for thought on a regular basis: to give thanks for what we have, to remember those who have gone before us and made sacrifices so that we can enjoy life as we know it today. You don’t need to go to war to have made sacrifices, and you don’t need a magnificent feast set in front of you in order to feel thankful. As the Saskatoon Symphony and LiveFive Theatre prepare to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, each in its own way, I can’t help but think of how little we have changed as a society and how much work remains to be done in order to achieve true reconciliation.

A century ago we were “civilizing” the local Aboriginal population: we took children from their mothers; we tried to force an ancient culture to adopt our way of thinking; we looked down on them as people because they weren’t obsessed with money, land, power or material wealth as we are. Ironically, we even banned their version of Thanksgiving—the Sundance—and ironically boasted of our selflessness in doing so. The reasons we wanted to highlight Aboriginal business and economic development in this issue were many, but it came down to this: we’re all in this together; everything and everyone is interrelated. When meaningful careers are created by and for Indigenous people in our communities, we all win. These are not my words but those of Whitecap Dakota First Nation Chief Darcy Bear. This autumn, look around you. Ask yourself: am I doing all that I can to further and deepen reconciliation? Am I contributing meaningfully to the community in which I live? What kind of world do I want my children to grow up in? Be generous with your time. Volunteer at the YMCA or the Friendship Inn before and after Thanksgiving. Sit down with and listen to an aging neighbour or relative who feels shut in and has no one else to talk to. Life is about shared experiences, so share some of yourself. How does reconciliation begin, you ask? Just look at Melika on the cover and follow her example. It starts with a smile.

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This tall, strapping Nigerian moved away from home at a young age and came to Canada to complete his education. Now a university graduate, he’s thankful for his older sister (who also lives here in Saskatoon), and days when he can catch up on his reading.

When not assisting the viceprovost at the U of S, Naomi likes to get out of the house and actively explore the city: restaurants, theatres, parks, etc. When she grows tired of taking in the above (which is seldom), she even manages to write about the same.

Bill has taken some of the most memorable photos found in flow magazine over the years, invariably those commissioned by Vamp Makeup founder Jennilee Cardinal Schultz. He’s a sucker for fashion, which through his lens tends to look like high art.

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Text by Naomi Zurevinski With the legalization of cannabis on October 17, Saskatchewan will open its doors to a total of 51 pot retailers in the province, with seven of those retailers opening in Saskatoon. Two of the seven locations in the city have been confirmed, with Alberta-based entrepreneur Geoff Conn opening The Pot Shack on Grosvenor Avenue, just off 8th Street on the city’s east side, and Cierra Sieben-Chuback, a 2018 graduate of the Edwards School of Business, opening Living Skies Cannabis on Third Avenue downtown. Despite the number of retailers, there will still be restrictions on what consumers can actually buy and when they can buy. The four products that will be available include flower, which is loose dried cannabis, oils, capsules/pills, and pre-rolled joints. Clayton Sparks, the founder of Flower Power Cannabis Pharms, a Saskatchewanbased company that was selected for a cannabis retail outlet in La Loche, notes that these four products only account for a small percentage of the current market. “[These] represent 25 to 50 percent of the existing cannabis market today. Most of the population doesn’t smoke, regardless of what it is. So the largest chunk of the market will want tastier, more socially acceptable ways [of using cannabis],” Sparks says.

Got the munchies? For now, the federal government has not legalized edibles, which are products that contain THC. Edibles contain the main psychoactive ingredient of cannabis but in drinkable and eatable forms like chocolate bars or cannabisinfused wine. “The reason [the government is] doing that, and it’s an important one, is due to dosing and education,” Sparks says. “People don’t understand what dosing is about and the industry makes some pretty strong stuff. A little candy that’s red and tastes like a gummy bear could have 80 mg of THC in it, and 10 mg is what they’re saying is the recommended amount to play from.” The maximum legal amount of THC in products will be 30 percent, meaning anything over that amount won’t be sold. Nathan Holowaty,

a sales representative at Cannica Wholesale, a Saskatoon-based cannabis supplier, notes that legalization doesn’t mean complete freedom. “In Saskatoon there are still smoking bylaws. You can’t just walk down the street and smoke a joint,” Holowaty says. “We have legalization, but it’s still highly regulated like alcohol—it’s not a free-for-all. The laws are already intact for things like impaired driving, and those restrictions will remain in place.” Saskatchewan retailers will be able to purchase from any licensed wholesaler, leading to a variety of products available. “I think it’s going to be great for consumers because they are going to be able to purchase products they may never had access to previously,” Holowaty says. “[Each product] has a different effect, so they will be able to obtain the desired effects easier than just going to somebody who might sell only one or two types of cannabis.” Sparks echoes this sentiment, noting that both the medicinal and recreational sides will have benefits for consumers. “When I say cannabinoids it’s not just about smoking pot to get high—it’s about health too. This is what makes cannabis so fun but also so challenging, because it’s both for health and recreation. Nobody talks about ‘medicinal whiskey,’ but pot plays into both of those sides, where it’s for fun and also for healing. That’s why pot always has to almost prove itself.”

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The official opening of the Chief Mistawasis Bridge on Oct. 2 as part of the city’s “Bridging to Tomorrow” project not only provides a much-needed span across the South Saskatchewan River for commuters to and from the north end living in Erindale, Silverspring and Evergreen, but also signals a new era in truth and reconciliation considering the bridge’s namesake. Chief of the Sak-kaw-weno-wak Plains Cree, Mistawasis was highly regarded for his role leading his people during the signing of Treaty 6 in 1876 and was, in fact, the first signatory to the treaty. Born to a French father and Cree mother near Slave Lake, he had a great influence over his people and it was due to this that he and his close ally, Ahtahkakoop, were successful in arguing for the adoption of Treaty 6 by their fellow Cree. With this and the Traffic Bridge scheduled to re-open later this fall, Saskatoon will reinforce its claim to truly being (Courtesy photo) The City of Bridges.

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October events

Oct17–28

Kamloopa

Evening shows 7:30pm; tickets $34 Join up for Kamloopa, the largest powwow on the West Coast. It’s a high-energy Indigenous matriarchal story that follows two sisters and a lawless trickster who face the world head-on while they come to terms with what it means to honour who they are and where they come from. Co-produced by Western Canada Theatre (Kamloops), the Cultch (Vancouver), and Persephone Theatre and Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre in association with the National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre in Ottawa. Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E)

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Remai Modern 1-year Anniversary Celebration 7pm; tickets $10 (members)/$22 (non-members)

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Jokes n’ Tokes Comedy Tour

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7pm; tickets $36.50 Prize-winning journalist Tanya Talaga (Seven Fallen Feathers) explores the legacy of cultural genocide against Indigenous peoples— in Canada and beyond—in the 2018 CBC Massey Lecture. For Talaga, that genocide has forcibly disconnected Indigenous peoples from their land and language. The need now, she believes, is for Indigenous autonomy in social, cultural and political spheres before true healing can occur. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca)

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Tokyo Police Club

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The Massey Lectures: “All Our Relations”

8pm; tickets $18.50 Three comics bring their unique perspectives on life, drugs and weed culture. They’ve been on Just For Laughs and the Comedy Network! Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca)

9:30pm; tickets $22.50 It’s going to be “Hot Tonight” when TPC of Newmarket, ON, hit the stage with their slick riffs and melodies on their return to the city. Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; on Facebook)

Oct26

Nitro Circus

It’s a night in the museum featuring Hassan Khan, an Egyptian DJ who loves driving, groovy beats. Following the formal reception will be a live concert by this London-based artist and musician whose concerts combine original material with live improvisation to create an evolving sound. His pieces showcase work with, among others, vocalists, brass ensembles, string quartets, and the instruments that make up a classical Arabic music takht. Remai Modern (102 Spadina Cres. E; remaimodern.org)

Various venues and times; festival passes $30; soundslikefest.com This annual audio festival explores the idea of interventions through live performance, plus site-specific and ephemeral installations. PAVED Arts (424 20th St. W) 7:30pm; tickets from $49 Travis Pastrana arrives to throw all of his biggest, most insane tricks as top performers in FMX, BMX, Scooter and Inline all fly, including multiple X Games medalists. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.)

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Sounds Like 8

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8pm; tickets $42.50 Sassy, smart, sexy and supertalented: this Canadian pop diva continues to impress with hits like “Girl’s Gotta Do” and “Tell Me”. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca)

Celtic Thunder X

7:30pm; tickets from $48.50 Backed by the Celtic Thunder Band, singers Damian McGinty, Ryan Kelly, Michael O’Dwyer, Emmet Cahill and Neil Byrne deliver new numbers to leave audiences breathless. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

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8pm; tickets $30/VIP packages from $45 This proud Maritime rapper and producer has garnered millions of YouTube views for such catchy tracks as “Inner Ninja”, “3 Foot Tall” and “That Ain’t Classy”. Coors Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S)

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8pm; cover $10 before midnight/$15 after Coors Events Centre (241 2nd Ave. S)

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Queer Songbook Orchestra

8pm; tickets $36.50 This October is filled with great, great shows, but one sticks out as easily the most interesting and likely inspiring shows you’ll see this fall: Queer Songbook Orchestra’s (QSO) performance at the Broadway Theatre. Made up of some of Canada’s best musicians, including people who have played with the New Pornographers, Feist, Austra, Stars, Orchestra and more, the QSO is a 12-piece chamber orchestra that provides a uniquely queer take on modern pop songs ranging from the obscure (think Arthur Russell’s avant-garde disco) to the mega-popular (i.e. Taylor Swift). Directed by Regina-bred trumpeter Shaun Brodie, the QSO produces a multi-faceted live show that “looks through the last century of popular music and brings forward obscured LGBTQ2S historical narratives as well as the personal stories of members of the community and the songs connected to them.” Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca)

Nov24

The Smugglers

w/ Chixdiggit, The Garrys 10pm; tickets $25 in advance/$30 at the door November marks the 30th anniversary of beloved

local music venue Amigo’s Cantina, and what better way to celebrate than bringing in one of the venue’s early favourites, The Smugglers, to help celebrate the milestone. Stories of early shows at Amigos by The Smugglers (which is led by legendary CBC Radio host Grant Lawrence) have now become legendary via Lawrence’s frequent retellings of the band’s high-jinx on the CBC and more recently in his book Dirty Windshields, which chronicles The Smugglers’ tours across Canada and the globe. This show will be their only show of 2018 and only their fifth since going on hiatus in 2004, so you know it must be a special occasion. As a bonus, Calgary pop punk institution Chixdiggit and local gems The Garrys open the show. (Keep an eye out for many more shows and events as part of Amigo’s 30 events in 30 days happening all month long in November, including appearances by The Sadies, the Deep Dark Woods, Close Talker and Murs) [see event listings on p. 15 for details]. Amigo’s (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com) Tyson McShane has toured across Canada, the US, UK and Europe, and released four albums with his band, Slow Down Molasses. A co-curator of MoSoFest over 2012–2016, he presented some of the most exciting new music from across North America, next to Saskatoon’s finest bands. *SDM’s show at Jazzfest this year is June 27 at Amigo’s opening for Deerhoof. @ TysonMcShane @SlowdownMolasse

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In Saskatoon’s ever-evolving nightlife landscape, two men have consistently braved the harsh winds of change to bring good vibes and dope parties. Event promoters Scott Turner and Sheldon Evacheski have been mainstays of the club scene for over fifteen years. Turner and Evacheski’s roots run deep in the West Coast hiphop scene, but dancehall/reggaeton is where they have made their most important mark yet. The duo combined to host their first Passa Passa party in Saskatoon back in 2010, and it became one of the city’s best-kept secrets. A variation of the Jamaican dancehall block party, it is held once a month, on long weekends, and always hotly anticipated by their faithful fans. The atmosphere is amped with fat beats and bass lines, the vibe akin to parties at the legendary Stone Love HQ in Kingston, Jamaica. As Evacheski, who has deejayed a number of times in Jamaica, puts it, “It’s like taking a little piece of Jamaica and bringing it to Saskatoon.” Past the good music and stirring atmosphere is the food served up by Chef Dave Hall. Set up as a booth in the corner, he offers a selection of mouthwatering delicacies from the Caribbean: jerk chicken and curry chicken cooked to perfection! It’s been a long and winding road in creating an event of this stature: Passa Passa has moved between different spots over the years, but the event has recently found a more permanent home at the Coors Event Centre right downtown. “We just signed a one-year contract. We really like the new management,” Evacheski says. “We’re just trying to bring something positive to the city that we feel needed to be here.” So put on your dancing shoes, vibe to the riddim and mash up di place.

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November events

Nov06–10

The 4 Nations Cup

Various match times; tournament passes $127 This annual international women’s hockey tournament brings together the national teams of Canada, United States, Sweden and Finland in an IIHF-sanctioned round-robin event. Gold medal match is 7pm Sunday. SaskTel Centre (3515 Bill Hunter Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)

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We Will Remember

7:30pm; tickets from $34 To mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1, the SSO presents the music of soldier composers and two great works written in response to that war. Music by Canadian John Burge, English composers Edward Elgar and Frederick Delius, and by Ravel: each movement of his Le tombeau de Couperin is dedicated to a fallen friend. saskatoonsymphony.org TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

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The Nutcracker Swan Lake 7:30pm; tickets from $30 Veritable holiday magic comes by way of Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure, The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen brings to life Tchaikovsky’s beloved score for this delightful classic that brings magic to the holidays. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

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7pm; tickets from $40 Another deft staging of a Tchaikovsky ballet, Bengt Jörgen showcases this classical piece in its purest form. Adding his signature hint of Canadiana, Jörgen has set this production in the picturesque seascape of Nova Scotia’s Louisbourg Fortress, engaging audiences in a sense of Canadian identity. TCU Place

6pm; tickets $15 Head out of town to taste the province’s best ciders, beers, fruit wines, meads and spirits at this fun event. Just have a designated driver handy. The Glen at Crossmount (10 min S on Hwy 219; theglenatcrossmount.ca)

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8pm; tickets from $63 The Emmy, Gemini and Peabody award-winning comic arrives as part of his “Deported” world tour, bringing his unique and often controversial brand of humour home once again. Peters’ new show features all new material including plenty of his classic audience interactions. SaskTel Centre (sasktelcentre.com)

Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $28 Subtitled, “To Kill the Innu within Myself”, this riveting drama seeks to shed light on the suicide epidemic in northern Inuit communities. La Troupe du Jour (914 20th St. W; latroupedujour.ca)

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Moliats

8pm; tickets $30 The Riversdale Silent Classics Series presents Alcoléa & cie doing a live film score/concert based on the works of French filmmaker Georges Méliès. Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxytheatre.ca)

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8pm; tickets $29 Described as “aural S&M with no safe word”, Reignwolf (aka Jordan Cooper) seeks to destroy pop rock with his aggressive, gritty guitar licks. Coors Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; coorseventcentre.com)

SFFF

Event times & ticket prices TBA; skfilmfest.com The Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival enters its 9th year with an extra day, more films, a morning of classic cartoons, and a retrospective on horror. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

The Washboard Union

8:45pm; tickets $32 The 2018 CCMA award winners for both group of the year and roots artist of the year combine country, bluegrass and folk with stadium-esque production values to epic effect. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

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Various showtimes and ticket prices; see freeflowdance.com Join the Free Flow Dance company as they close the season with their annual celebration/gala. New works by the troupe and special guests. (Ken Greenhorn Photography) The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.)

LIVE MUSIC Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina. com) Shows at 10pm, cover $10 except as noted. Oct. 5: Earthless w/ Heavy Trip, The Switching Yard (tickets $33) Oct. 6: Suuns w/ FRIGS (10:30pm; $15 in advance/$18 at the door) Oct. 7: Fortunate Ones w/ guests (8pm; $12/$15) Oct. 10: Cadence Weapon w/ Fat Tony, Hua Li (9pm; $15/$20) Oct. 13: Autopilot w/ guests Oct. 19: Delhi 2 Dublin w/ FRASE (10:30pm; $20/$25) Oct. 26: The Classy Chassys w/ Raygun Cowboys, Johnny 2 Fingers Oct. 31: The Dirty Nil w/ Dead Soft, guests (9pm; $20) Nov. 9: Mac Sabbath w/ Franks & Deans (10:30pm; $15/$18) Nov. 17: Hey Ocean! w/ Carmanah ($18/$20) Nov. 23: The Deep Dark Woods w/ Kacy & Clayton (10:30pm; $20/$25) Nov. 28: Kalle Mattson w/ guests (8pm; $10/$12) Nov. 29: Murs w/ Parab Poet ($20/$25)

The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)

Oct. 4: Saskatoon Musicians’ Association Gala Showcase (8pm; tickets $30/members $25) Oct. 5: Heidi Munro & Soul Sensation (9pm; $28/$23) Oct. 6: Raine Hamilton (8pm; $25/$20) Oct. 9: Daniel Champagne (8pm; $23/$18) Oct. 10: Doc MacLean & Albert Frost (8pm; $27/$22) Oct. 11: Jimmy Rankin (8pm; $43/$33) Oct. 12: Jenie Thai (9pm; $25/$20) Oct. 13: Bob Brough Quartet (8pm; $28/$23) Oct. 14: Romi Mayes (7:30pm; $25/$20) Oct. 18: Coco Love Alcorn (8pm; $27/$22) Oct. 19: The Dime Notes (8pm; $35/$25) Oct. 20: The Accordion Project: Ray Penner & Ken Pizurny (8pm; $25/$20) Oct. 22: Kat Danser (8pm; $25/$20) Oct. 24: The Once w/ Bradley Arthur Maxwell (8pm; $40/$30) Oct. 25: Pretty Archie (8pm; $25/$20) Oct. 26: McNeill, Rud, Tosoff & Mathieu (9pm; $35/$25) Oct. 27: Freddy & Francine (8pm; $27/$22) Oct. 29: Joe Nolan (8pm; $23/$18) Oct. 31: Oysters3 (8pm; $35/$25)

Nov. 1: Ghostboy: Defresne & Young (8pm; $25/$20) Raeburn, Twin Voices Nov. 2: Sean Burns & Lost Country w/ T. Buckley Oct. 13: MoveTheCrowd: Skratch Bastid w/ The (9pm; $23/$18) Gaff, Chris Cole ($20) Nov. 3: Tim Tamashiro (8pm; $42/$32) Oct. 18: The Ashley Hundred w/ The Radiant Nov. 4: Union Duke (7:30pm; $25/$20) Oct. 31: Rage Against the Machine Tribute feat. Nov. 7: The Montreal Guitar Trio (8pm; $35/$25) members of Bombargo! ($5) Nov. 9: Barbra Lica (9pm; $40/$30) Nov. 14: X-Rated Hypnotist Tony Lee w/ Spenny, Nov. 10: Harry Vetro’s Northern Ranger (8pm; $28/$23) Squeaky Sal (8pm; tickets $25/VIP $50) Nov. 15: Richard Inman (8pm; $24/$19) Nov. 29: Joey Landreth ($29.50) Nov. 16: John Stetch & Vulneraville (9pm; $35/$25) Convocation Hall (107 Administration Pl., U of S campus) Nov. 17: Kenny Wayne & David Vest (8pm; $60/$50) Oct. 12: Honens Piano Recital (7:30pm; ticket Nov. 18: Jessica Mitchell (7:30pm; $23/$18) prices TBA) Nov. 22–23: Jack Semple (Thu 8pm, Fri 9pm; $38/$28) Nov. 4: SSO: Music of World War One (2pm; $30) Nov. 24: Ernesto Cervini & Turboprop (8pm; $35/$25) Coors Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; coorseventBlack Cat Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; on Facecentre.com) Shows at 8pm except as noted. book) Shows at 9pm, cover $10 except as noted. Oct. 1: Merkules w/ Caspian, Lil Windex et al Oct. 4: Gruesome & Terrifying Saskatoon Extrava(tickets $35/VIP $100) ganza! (8pm) Oct. 12–13: Colter Wall ($37.25) Nov. 7: Odonis Odonis w/ guests (9pm; $12) Oct. 18: House of Pain ($30/VIP $50) Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadway- Oct. 19: 54-40 w/ special guests ($40) theatre.ca) Shows at 8pm except as noted. Oct. 20: Neon Steve ($25) Oct. 4: Shooter Jennings (tickets $42.50) Oct. 24: Brothers Osborne ($51.25) Oct. 8: Colin Linden (7:30pm; $32.50) Nov. 8: Korpiklaani ($25) Oct. 10: Crash Test Dummies ($48.50) Nov. 24: Jauz (from $25) Oct. 13: SJO Artist In Residence Project Presents: Dakota Dunes Casino (at Whitecap, SK; 20 min S Canada 150 Suite (7:30pm; $36.50) on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) Oct. 18: Murray McLauchlan (7:30pm; $53.50) Oct. 24: Disco Fever—Abbamania (6:30pm; tickets Oct. 20: They Might Be Giants (9pm; $45.50) from $45) Oct. 21: David James and Big River ($56) Oct. 25: Disco Fever—Night Fever (6:30pm; from $45) Oct. 25: Rock the Country feat. Michael Christopher, Nov. 2: 98° at Christmas 2018 (8pm; $35) Jennie Doyle, Steve Hillis et al ($56.50) Nov. 10: Lorrie Morgan’s Enchanted Christmas (8pm; $40) Oct. 28: Jimmy Cuddy Trio w/ special guests ($75) Emmanuel Church (609 Dufferin Ave.) Nov. 1: Reuben and the Dark (8:30pm; ticket prices TBA) Oct. 12: The Weather Station (8pm; tickets $25.50) Nov. 7–11: Footloose (evenings 8pm, Sat/Sun matinees Oct. 21: Elixir Ensemble—Music of Bohemia, Spain 2pm; $40.50) and Austria (2:30pm; $30) Nov. 29: Captain Tractor ($34.50) Louis’ Pub (Memorial Union Bldg., 98 Campus Dr.; Nov. 30: Stars w/ Dizzy ($44.50) Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe.ca) on Facebook) Oct. 10: Machine Head (8:30pm; tickets from $46) Shows at 9pm, cover $10 except as noted. Oct. 19: Cub Sport (9pm) Oct. 4: League of Wolves w/ The Proud Sons, The Oct. 20: The 100th Meridian ($15 in advance/$20 day of) Velvet Threads (8:30pm; cover $12) Oct. 24: New City ($15/$20) Oct. 5: Broken Earth Fundraiser feat. Stone the Nov. 3: New Jacobin Club (time & ticket prices TBA) Witch, Dactyls, JC/DC ($15) Nov. 17: The Paper Kites ($37) Oct. 6: Grizzly Bass Session 1.1 feat. INC.LINE (10pm) Nov. 21: Ria Mae, RALPH ($20/$25) Oct. 12: Friends of Foes album release party w/

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pus; artsandscience.usask.ca/drama) Oct. 10–20: Arcadia by Tom Stoppard (8pm; tickets $19). Stoppard’s award-winning play is considered by many to be his best as he weaves together elements of farce, realism and surrealism in a 19thcentury country manor whose characters resonate across time and place as everyone wrestles with the mysteries of order and chaos, thermodynamics, enlightenment and romance. Nov. 21–Dec. 1: Henry V by William Shakespeare (8pm; $19). Following the death of Henry IV, England is in a state of unrest. The newly crowned Henry V must leave his youth behind and win the respect of his nobility and people. Laying claim to parts of France, and following an insult from the French Dauphin, Henry gathers his troops and prepares for a war that he hopes will unite his country.

Live Five (at the Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave.; livefive.ca) Oct. 4–14: Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan MacMillan (8pm; tickets $25). A seven-year-old who’s mom is in the hospital realizes she is starting to grow sad so he starts a list of everything worth living for and leaves it on her pillow. It’s a comedy about mental illness and the lengths we go to for those we love. Nov. 1–10: A Soldier’s War by Josh Ramsden (8pm; $25). Inspired by letters from his grandfather, a former Highlander Infantryman, Ramsden follows the journey of five young Canadians from basic training in Nova Scotia to D-Day on the beaches of Normandy and their return home.

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Artist Series. In her new project lines, Oh repurposes a wood moulding typically used for home décor. An unassuming material, it takes on new dimensions at the museum, soaring from floor to ceiling and gliding up or down in the elevator. The two lengths of wood mirror each other and draw attention to how their surroundings are shaped, connected and moved through by visitors.

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ME SKY. Barba’s first major solo museum project in Canada features a newly commissioned filmic sculpture, plus a selection of her recent work. Hers is a site-specific exhibition for the Remai Modern using footage created at the Harvard College Observatory. In the Feature Gallery.

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on-Weir and HeavyShield. III brings together work by three Prairie-born artists—Faye HeavyShield, Dorothy Knowles and Elaine Cameron-Weir—of different generations and backgrounds. Working in diverse media, including large-scale installation, painting and sculpture, they offer powerful reflections on the natural world and human experience. In the Marquee Gallery. Opening Oct. 20: Kim Adams: Love Birds. This playful exhibition has a pair sculptures that combine car parts, grain silo caps, water barrels and other unexpected materials. The morphed

machines are embellished and filled with light. Oct. 26, 2018–Mar. 3, 2019: Amanda Strong Flood and How to Steal a Canoe. Stop-motion films by the award-winning Michif artist consider Indigenous lineage, language and unconventional methods of storytelling. Nov. 2, 2018–Jan. 6, 2019: Ellen Moffat. Small Sonorities: A Little Piece of String. A new configuration of works from the Saskatoon artist’s ongoing series of the same name. This performative sound installation uses digital signals of varying frequencies to vibrate physical interfaces and objects. Moffat, and guest artist Jeff Morton, will perform at the gallery Nov. 2 as part of the museum’s ongoing “Turn Out” series. On view through 2018: Pablo Picasso: Process & Poetry. The exhibit includes scenes of languid musicians and acrobats in classic bacchanalia. Picasso’s images are vibrant and joyous, executed with a skill that elevates them beyond depictions of debauchery. Ceramic works showcase similar imagery in three-dimensional space. In the Picasso Gallery. On view until Oct. 21: Walter Scott: Betazoid in a Fog. The creator of cult comic strip Wendy also uses his graphic sensibility and takes on style, self-image and tragi-comedy in his sculpture, drawing and plaster works. This installation of new and recent work by Scott explores figuration and elements of satire. In the Connect Gallery.

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phonetheatre.org) Oct. 24–Nov. 7: The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett as adapted by Lucia Frangione (8pm evenings, 2pm matinees Wed/Sun; tickets $54). A witty and sophisticated comedy of manners in which rich and glamorous couple Nick and Nora investigate a murder case, mostly just for fun. It’s a murder mystery in Prohibition-era Manhattan where homicides are solved—with plenty of wisecracks and martinis. Nov. 28–Dec. 12: Fiddler on the Roof by Joseph Stein; original New York Stage production by Jerome Robbins (8pm evenings, 2pm matinees Wed/Sun; tickets $44). Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964, Fiddler continues to touch audiences with its humour and heart. Set in the village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman who is deeply devoted to his five daughters and tries to instill them with traditional values in the face of great change and upheaval in Czarist Russia. Wide Open Children’s Theatre (609 Dufferin Ave.; wideopen.ca) Oct. 19–28: Jack and the Beanstalk as adapted from the Benjamin Tabart fairy tale by WOCT (Thu 7pm, Fri-Sat 11am, Sun 2pm; tickets $15 (adults)/$10 (children 2–12). It’s a giant show about a kid, a cow and some magic beans. Take the kids to see Jack go on a giant adventure searching the clouds for long lost treasure with his pet cow Milky White. It’s a blend of Muppet-style hand puppets, rod puppets, catchy tunes and audience participation the whole family will enjoy! The show teaches children empathy, understanding and more.

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Witches & Wizards Magic Potion Night 9pm; cover $5 Wear your ghoulishly best costume and join in raising a glass to the Halloween season while also raising funds for the Free Flow Dance Centre. Browse through vendors’ witchy wares or get a Tarot card reading done. Door prizes provided by Dragon’s Den Games. Dry ice cocktails available at the cash concession. Free Flow Dance Centre (224 25th St. West; freeflowdance.com)

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Halloween Party feat. Who Made Who 8pm; free admission Arrive in costume for the biggest prize payout of any Halloween dress-up event around: you could win up to $3,000 in loot! Headlining the event will be a renowned AC/DC tribute band. Dakota Dunes Casino (20 min S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com)

Willy Wonka’s Horror Factory 9pm; tickets $25/$40 This show presented by the Vibe Music Festival includes artists Flatland Funk, Eazy-T and others. Coors Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; coorseventcentre.com)

Nov. 2: Dumb Angel w/ Paddy Tutty, Chris Sleightholm (8pm; tickets $15)

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Halloween with “The Singles” 9pm; tickets $25 It’s a costume party that emphasizes great live music, with Heidi Munro, Scott Patrick, Brad King, Grant Sotnikow and Kim Krivoshein. Village Guitar & Amp (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca)

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Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 7:30pm; tickets $20 The Roxy’s fall entry for the Riversdale Silent Classics Series returns to 1920 with a screening of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde starring film legend John Barrymore. Bringing the film to life will be Saskatoon’s own New Jacobin Club offering up a brand new original score. Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxytheatre.ca)

Saskatomb Halloween Ghoul Bash, The Return! 9pm; cover $10 It’s a fearful, frightful night to thrash to five metal bands. The night also promises a costume contest, prizes, plus a gory set up and video presentation. Black Cat Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; on Facebook)

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Oct. 20: Jeffrey Straker w/ the SSO (7:30pm; tickets from $53) Nov. 7: Charley Pride (7pm; from $79.50) Nov. 14: A Charlie Brown Christmas (7pm; ticket prices TBA) Nov. 15: The Glorious Sons (8pm; from $38.50) Nov. 22: Sask Country Christmas (7:30pm; $49) Village Guitar & Amp (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca) Oct. 10: Mike Plume (8pm; tickets $21.50) Oct. 26: Christina Martin (8pm; $26.50) Nov. 8: The Small Glories (8pm; $21.50)

COMEDY Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca) Shows at 8pm except as noted. Oct. 6: Stop Podcasting Yourself (8:30pm; tickets $25.50) Oct. 12: Saskatoon Soaps Improv Comedy Troupe—Halloween Show (9:30pm; $14.50) Oct. 23: CBC Radio presents The Debaters w/ Steve Patterson (6:30pm, 9pm; $41.50) Oct. 27: Matt “The Ginger Ninja” Gore presented by Adoption Support Centre of Saskatchewan (2pm; adults $10, children $5) Nov. 2: Saskatoon Soaps (9:30pm; $14.50) Nov. 21–22: This is That live! ($40) Dakota Dunes Casino (at Whitecap, SK; 20 min S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) Oct. 23: Craig Ferguson (7pm; tickets $35)

Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club (924 Spadina Cres. E., in the Park Town Hotel; parktownhotel.com) Shows at 9pm, tickets from $20.

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Oct. 12: Brittany Lyseng w/ Bobby Werrener Oct. 19: Todd Ness w/ Mark McCue Oct. 26: Danny Martinello w/ Ryan Short

Vampire Beat 8pm; ticket prices TBA; Blackflash magazine once again presents this costume ball of all costume balls; it’s the see-and-beseen event of the year as PAVED Arts/aka gallery teem with some of the best homemade costumes you’ve ever seen. Three DJs, two bands and prizes! PAVED Arts (424 20th St. W)

tre.com) Oct. 29: John Mellencamp (8pm; tickets from $49.50) Oct. 30: Stone Temple Pilots and Seether w/ guests (7pm; from $49)

FILMS Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

7pm & 10:30pm; tickets $17 in advance/$20 at the door The tradition continues! Join all your Transylvanian pals for this cult classic—toast, toilet paper, confetti and all (just no rice, hotdogs or waterguns)! Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky." Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Theatre; broadwaytheatre.ca)

Oct. 7: Completely in the Present (2016, USA, documentary, 102 min.) 7pm; tickets $12 Oct. 15: Love Education (2017, Chi./Tai., drama, 121 min.) 7pm; $12 Remai Modern (SaskTel Theatre, 102 Spadina Cres. E; remaimodern.org) All shows free with paid admission. Nov. 9: News from Home (1976, Fra./Bel., arthouse, 85 min.) 7pm Nov. 16: Peggy and Fred in Hell: The Prologue (1985, USA, surrealist drama, 20 min.) 7pm Nov. 18: Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania (1972, Lit./USA, documentary, 88 min.) 7pm Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; theroxytheatre.ca) Oct. 13: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1967, USA, sci-fi, 161 min.) 7pm; tickets $10 Oct. 26: Anthropocene The Human Epoch (2018, Can., documentary, 87 min.) 7:30pm; $10 Nov. 9–11: That Never Happened (2017, documentary, Can., 75 min.) 7pm; $10

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For the Love of Food & Philanthropy It was a night to sample delicious food and drink, take in musical and other performances and all the while support a good cause: the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. On August 18, the second annual Prairie Feast event put on by the Ayden Restaurant Group with support from Vaughn Wyatt Auto Group raised the bar in terms of cuisine and in an auto body shop of all places.

Guests were welcomed with live acoustic music on the rooftop terrace of the Alloy Collision Centre where they feasted on canapes and sipped craft cocktails from Ayden bartender extraordinaire Christopher Cho. Following this the guests were served an incredible 6-course tasting menu, with each course prepared by one of Top Chef Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Season 6 contenders. During the course of the meal, performance-based intermezzos wowed attendees: from poetry to ballet, opera with symphony accompaniment and amazing jazz musicians. It was one special night!

Organizer: Ophelia and West Events Photographer: Bob Deutscher Music: Ryan Schultz, Spencer McKnight with the Saskatoon Symphony string quartet, Heidi Munro & The Real Groovy Band Dancers: Abiding Lines Dance Company Live art display: Michael G. Remando Spoken word poetry: Brent Chappell At left: Grinning from ear to ear are Christopher Cho (Ayden Kitchen & Bar) and food writer Amy Rosen at the Prairie Feast 2018 in the Alloy Collision Centre.

1. Urban planner Allie Perrin and woodworking hubby Noah Rossmo relax with a beverage before the event. 2. Everyone is set for a tantalyzing 6-course meal. 3. Event supporter and inveterate foodie Vaughn Wyatt (Vaughn Wyatt Auto Group) with friends. 4. Brent Chappell offers some words of inspiration at the big event. 5. Sisters Ivy and Anna Karalash (Ayden Kitchen & Bar) pose with friend Shannon Evans (U Weight Loss Clinic). 6. The chefs of the evening stop for a group shot: Jesse Zuber (Little Grouse on the Prairie), Jinhee Lee of Calgary (Foreign Concept Restaurant), Torontonians Matthew Sullivan (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) and Elia Herrera (Los Colibris) and Nathan Guggenheimer (Avenue Restaurant). 7. Various guests share a laugh between courses.

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lifestyle With so many people in the world today generating so much noise and attention, it becomes hard to concentrate on what’s important. So, when a pocket of business owners not only conduct themselves honourably, but actually give back from their own bottom lines, it gives renewed meaning to the notion of Thanksgiving.

The Heart of Broadway Text by Kevin Sorokowski Photos by Patricio del Rio Broadway, as a street and as a district, features various actors who go about their business every day, even as they work to make our city a better place in which to work, live and prosper. In the neighbourhood for just two and a half years, Una Pizza + Wine sets a strong example for newcomers. To owners Carmen and Brad Hamm, giving back is baked right into the business plan. “Since we opened, we’ve taken part in WaterFirst, which is an initiative that works with First Nations partners to provide clean water in Northern Saskatchewan,” Carmen says. Una also participates in MealShare. “Every Feature Pizza or Feature Meal sold at Una turns into a breakfast for a child in Saskatoon through Breakfast Clubs Canada,” she says.

To Build a Home

Next door at The Broadway Theatre, giving back to the community is built right into its bricks and mortar. Kirby Wirchenko, the theatre’s Executive Director, says, “This place has been here for 70 years and as long as we make sure that this place is what people need it to be, it’ll be here for

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Above: Brainsport founder and running enthusiast Brian Michasiw.

“We wanted a space that is community.” – Kirby Wirchenko Broadway Theatre Executive Director another 70.” Wirchenko, a mainstay of the Broadway district for nearly 30 years, knows of what he speaks. The Broadway Theatre functions as a community centre in many ways, including hosting a church on most Sundays throughout the year. “We wanted to build this place into an organization that is as much an idea as it was building,” Wirchenko says. “We wanted a space that is community.” Across the boulevard from the Broadway sits a retailer trying to make the world a better place. The Better Good has been around for nearly a decade: giving as they get is their ethos, says co-owner Laura Neufeld. Since 2009, they’ve been giving back 10% of their profits as a strict rule, eschewing advertising in their budget. “We are so pleased with our Broadway location because it allows us to market ourselves without having to spend money on advertising,” she says. “We let our location tell our story so we can, and always have, give away 10 percent of everything we earn to programs such as the Crisis Nursery, CHEP and OUTSaskatoon instead of into advertising. In our nine years, we’ve been able to give back over $150,000, and we’re not struggling to do so.”

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At top: Sustainability advocate Laura Neufeld in front of The Better Good. Above: Carmen and Brad Hamm in their flagship eatery Una Pizza + Wine.

A short meander away is Brainsport, a store also built with “community” at its foundation. Brainsport, in many ways, has managed to build a business by putting that notion first. “The idea was for our Running Clubs was to meet at a place close enough to the riverbank so that we could take advantage of the walking paths that Meewasin was building way back in the late 80s and early 90s,” says the brain behind the store, Brian Michasiw. He also actively pursues First Nations partnerships: “We have representation all over the province—all over Western Canada, actually, through our support of Tarrant Crosschild’s ‘Child of the Cross’ running programs which he delivers to First Nations throughout Western Canada.” Brainsport’s partnerships with various reserves also led to a very cool moment for Michasiw in spring 2018. “The president of New Balance, Jim Davis, stopped by our store on his way back to their east coast headquarters. Because we had enough advance notice, we were able to have a handmade pair of moccasins created for him by Katelyn Paskemin of Sweetgrass First Nation. They were hand-beaded and featured the New Balance logo. It turned out to be a very cool event and day.”

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Indigenous Business Development A key piece to Saskatchewan’s future

When Kimberly Parent first heard Cuban music at a community salsa dance class in Prince Albert, she knew she had found her calling. Growing up in a Métis community, Parent learned how to social dance, and today is the proud owner of Saskatoon Salsa Dance Co. Since Parent first opened her business in 2005, she has expanded rapidly. In 2013, this dedicated dance enthusiast applied to the Clarence Campeau Development Fund for support to buy her own studio. “I’d been renting for many years and wanted my own space. I received funding through the [CCDF’s] Women’s Equity Program and I got

gies, Inc., “are dedicated to providing sustainable, practical and innovative approaches to community, economic and strategic partnership development.”

ON THE ROAD TO PROSPERITY In 2017 alone, CCDF programs assisted 46 projects and created 201 jobs for Metis people across the province. The Women’s Equity Program is one example of more than 10 programs the Fund offers, including a Management Skills program, which teaches management and marketing techniques, and a Business Plan and

Attendees chat at the 2018 Aboriginal Business Match in Saskatoon. (Google images)

a tiny little space on Duchess Street, and then I outgrew it in less than two years, which was amazing,” Parent says. “It made a huge impact on my business because in two years I had to move again. So I used [the CCDF] again in 2015 to move to a larger space. Established in 1997 by the Government of Saskatchewan, the CCDF aids economic and development activities of Métis people in the province. Similar agencies across the province, many operating right here in Saskatoon, support the members of individual First Nations, or in the case of Broadway-based Medicine-Rope Strate-

Business Development Program, currently their most accessed programs. CEO Pam Larson of CCDF knows the value and importance of supporting Métis entrepreneurship. “By supporting economic and business development of Métis people, it creates wealth for the community and entrepreneurs, for the people employed by the business and for the local economy. Successful businesses have a cascading effect on a range of stakeholders such as suppliers, retailers and courier services—the list goes on—which helps create (more) jobs and the cycle continues,” Larson says.

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The CCDF is one example of organizations that aid Métis entrepreneurs. Another is the SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation, which finances the start-up, acquisition and expansion of Métis-owned small businesses in Saskatchewan. When Parent accessed CCDF funding for the second time in 2015 to expand her studio space, she also utilized SMEDCO at the same time.

MAKING THE HEADLINES For First Nations people, agencies exist to help individual entrepreneurs and the First Nations themselves. Among those operating in Saskatoon, Whitecap Development Corporation continues to generate headlines with positive news about economic development [see box p. 24] tied to the Whitecap Dakota First Nation just south of Saskatoon. Just over 20 years ago, unemployment on the reserve was a staggering 80 percent. Today, owing in part to the success of ventures Dakota Dunes Casino and Dakota Dunes Golf Links, that number sits at just 5 percent and falling. Other, smaller bands such as the Fishing Lake First Nation have opened urban offices in Saskatoon [see box p. 24] to ensure band members living in the city have access to education, grants, loans and other tools to start or grow their business or career. Other organizations have for years provided positive programming and opportunities for local Indigenous youth and adults: the Saskatoon Tribal Council (sktc.sk.ca), the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre (siamfc.ca), Aboriginal Frienship Centres of Saskatchewan (afcs.ca) and others. These together with urban reserves [see box p. 26] form part of a broader network advocating and providing opportunities for city dwellers from various First Nations. Serving the broader Aboriginal community, the Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation provides lending and business consulting services in commercial and agricultural areas to First Nations peoples in Saskatchewan. Since starting 30 years ago, SIEF has lent out more than $62 million to

SheNative founder Devon Fiddler. (Courtesy photo)

Kendal Netmaker is considered by many to be the poster child for Indigenous economic development in Saskatchewan. (Google images) First Nations entrepreneurs, making it among the province’s top lenders to Indigenous businesses, and like other organizations that provide such funding, the impact of its programming and investments on Aboriginal business owners is manifold. Increasing access to quality employment for Aboriginal people living in Saskatoon and elsewhere has obvious positive effects, including personal, community and socioeconomic growth, but intangibles for historically maligned people: improved self-esteem, education opportunities and better healthcare. “The success of CCDF is based on the improvements in community capacity, community services, job creation, living standards, health services, cultural activities and education opportunities,” says Larson. “It’s not just on the financial return on investment.”

SPIN-OFF BENEFITS Creating opportunities for business and entrepreneurship has a wide array of benefits, including employment for others. Devon Fiddler, the owner of SheNative, went into business as a designer and manufacturer of genuine leather goods. Fiddler is a Cree woman from Waterhen Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, and her mission is that SheNative acts as a catalyst to transform public perceptions of Indigenous women. “I was always curious about fashion, and I even remember wanting to become a fashion designer when I grew up!” says Fiddler, “so, I decided to start a fashion type of company. Neechie Gear was also a source of inspiration for me. If I didn’t see Kendal Netmaker build his business, I don’t think I would have ever thought that I actually could. He paved the way for a lot of Indigenous entrepreneurs.” With a company model built on elevating and inspiring Indigenous women, Fiddler has worked hard to earn funding through various grant and loan programs, and today SheNative has a store in Midtown Plaza in Saskatoon. She employs 100 percent Indigenous women throughout the

design-production process, creating employment, skills training and creative opportunities. Jacqueline Woods, a PhD candidate at the University of Saskatchewan whose research focuses on First Nations economic development in Saskatchewan, notes that development is crucial to the province’s future. “Why is this important? Because it’s long overdue,” Woods says. “Despite noted improvements, Canada’s Indigenous population has not reached economic parity with that of non-Indigenous Canadians. It is, however, growing very quickly and full of immense potential,” she says. “Indigenous communities are engaging in the economy at unprecedented levels and Saskatchewan is at an important crossroads.” The 2016 Canadian Census found that as of 2016, 11.7 percent of Saskatchewan’s population was Indigenous—a 22.8 percent increase from 2006. Statistics Canada also projects that by 2036, the province’s Indigenous population will make up one in five people. “This will soon be home to the country’s largest First Nations population,” Woods says. “Communities with successful economic development have higher education rates, lower incarceration rates and healthier populations overall. It is my hope that the inspirational success stories of Saskatchewan’s Indigenous business innovators become the dominant ones of our future. We have so many lessons to share happening right here at home.”

BEARING FRUIT Woods and others know that investing in Aboriginal business and entrepreneurship will be key to the future success of Saskatchewan. Beyond employment and economic changes, improving the quality of life for all of Saskatchewan’s citizens should be a top priority. “My quality of life… you can’t put that into a measurement or a quantitative thing,” Parent says. “For example, my life before: I had to take my daughter to a before-school daycare at 7 a.m., get to work for 8 a.m. and then after work I’d have to bring her to another babysitter or dance lessons. I was working from 8 in the morning until 8 at night, and I was really suffering. My family life was really suffering and my mental health was too because it’s all connected. “Now, I wake up and get my daughter ready for school, I cook her breakfast and make her lunch, take her to school, I get to go on field trips with her … it’s just that my life feels so much more full and meaningful (as a business owner). My daughter also gets to see what I’ve accomplished, and hopefully that inspires her to do something for herself later in life.” clarencecampeau.com I whitecapdakota.com sief.sk.ca I smedco.ca I mrstrategies.ca fishinglakefirstnation.com I shenative.com saskatoonsalsa.com I neechiegear.com

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She has known firsthand the dislocation caused by the 60s Scoop (she re-established contact with her birth mother only just in 2016) and systemic racism in society, but Melika Popp is reclaiming her cultural identity and that of her people one day at a time. In her daily work as an economic development and career counsellor for her band, the Fishing Lake First Nation on Treaty 4 territory in southeastern Saskatchewan, Popp instead focuses on her healing journey and what she can do to better the lives of her people.

Advocating for Her People Building on Success: Whitecap Dakota adds hotel and spa to thriving resort

Text and photo by Paul Miazga Whitecap Dakota First Nation Chief Darcy Bear (pictured) has made good on a lot of promises during his tenure, but one of the most satisfying for him was just recently announced.

Chief Bear spoke at a press conference and ceremonial sod turning for a new hotel, Nordic-style spa conference and centre that is slated to open adjacent to the Dakota Dunes Casino in 2020. With equal funding from the band, Indigenous Services Canada, BMO and SIGA, the $38 million hotel project is expected to generate 150 new full- and part-time jobs within the community. During his tenure as chief of Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Chief Bear has seen unemployment drop from 80 percent to five percent. Speaking at the announcement outside the Dakota Dunes Casino on Sept. 13,

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From her band’s modest office space in The Two Twenty co-working community, Popp, who identifies as Anishnaabe (Cree), handles a wide variety of tasks: doing due diligence on applications for business start-up funding; teleconferencing with Chief Derek Sunshine and the Fishing Lake FN band council regarding an overhaul of their election bylaws and other governance-related issues; helping hopeful entrepreneurs with the funding application process (“It is not a granting agency,” she adds); and, sometimes even lending band members her ear when they have no one else to turn to. “I really wanted to connect with my nation, my community and my family,” says Popp of her new career (she began her current role in 2017). “After meeting my mother in 2016, I started attending band gatherings, meetings, whatever I could, and eventually offered my services to the band. I’m serving a purpose that’s bigger than me.” Similar to other bands looking to connect with urban-dwelling band members, the Fishing Lake FN office in Saskatoon acts as an outreach department that seeks to generate

“I assist with the applications but they must do their own research, price quotes, etcetera. There’s a lot of back and forth in what I do,” Popp says.

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long-term business development while also developing communication ties across the city, province and country. Financial support for qualifying band members (188 of the band’s roughly 1,800 members live in Saskatoon) ranges from $1,000 up to $5,000—for job training, equipment purchases and so on— but funding requests are not merely rubberstamped: openness and accountability are important to Popp and her band, and all such decisions are decided on by a committee.

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“A huge part of my role is in advocacy, being a positive role model and supporting our nation and council,” Popp says. Collaboration with leading economic development and educational institutions is a part of that, she adds, as is working towards reconciliation and doing the little things that aren’t part of the Fishing Lake FN balance sheet. Today, Melika feels she has “found her way home”.

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“A lot of our members come to me because they need personal counselling or support. Being there for them—sharing their challenges, celebrating their victories—makes me feel more connected and committed,” she says. “Being relatable and approachable means a lot, and I’m grateful to Chief Sunshine and the Fishing Lake First Nation Council for entrusting me to assist our urban-dwelling community members and supporting our attempts at reconciliation.”

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he emphasized the good that comes from mutual cooperation and understanding, and reinvesting in the community in the form of creating skilled positions in various sectors. “The Dakota Dunes Hotel is an integral part of our vision that will see Whitecap become a premiere tourism destination resort in Western Canada,” Bear said, adding that in addition to creating many jobs, the project will “…continue to build Whitecap as a major employer in the region,” he added. “This is truly an exciting day for our First Nation as we continue on our economic path of building a sustainable community.”

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Giving Rise to Dreams

Coming from the corporate world and a 9-to-5 desk job, Gaudry worked on her passion for fashion and design after hours until her dreams culminated in a retail space called The Knick. Gaudry had prior experience as a personal shopper and designer before starting with an online platform for her curated secondhand clothing. The Empower Program at Ideas Inc (adjacent to the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market) gave her the opportunity to move her online business into the real world. This fun, thoughtful shop feels right at home in trendy Riversdale district. Funded by various sponsors, Empower was an initiative designed to offer retail space, mentorship and coaching at no cost to Aboriginal entrepreneurs

Text by Marina Pshebylo Photos as noted Indigenous businesses in Saskatoon have seen increasing growth over the past few years. From retail and the arts to hospitality and business management, hundreds of stories have emerged about Aboriginal, First Nations and Métis entrepreneurs taking advantage of mentorships, training and skills development to become successful in their own right all while celebrating their roots. In just the past few years, online shops have been joined by bricks-and-mortar store fronts on the local economy, with smaller businesses grabbing headlines alongside major business ventures developed by the likes of Whitecap Development Corporation and others. SheNative founder Devon Fiddler started her business in April 2015 with the aim to create quality handbags and accessories as well as elevate Indigenous women and girls. “For me, the impact that I am having is in developing skills in the creation of our goods as well as utilizing female Indigenous artists in other forms of business such as our photography, models, contractors, and of course, suppliers,” says Fiddler, who has had a widespread impact on Indigenous women entrepreneurship. Vintage fashion guru Sarah Gaudry of Moose Jaw was inspired by Fiddler’s story and the supportive network she has provided for others.

Urban Reserve: What is it? An Urban Reserve is a piece of land in or around a town or city, which is recognized as reserve land by the government. An Urban Reserve can either be a reserve that already exists and then urban centres grow around it, or a First Nation can purchase a piece of land, which is then designated a reserve later on by the government. The process for designating reserve land is done through

Sarah Gaudry in her store The Knick. (Marina Pshebylo) looking to bring their ideas to life. After two years in business and growing into her very own store front, Gaudry has benefited greatly from the resources made available to her. She is both a proud Métis woman and entrepreneur who wants other Indigenous women to feel empowered—to believe in their ideas and ability to own a business. “I like to show other Indigenous women that you don’t have to be put in a small box. You can step out of that box, be someone different, and pursue your passions to be a business owner.” Online retail shops have been at the forefront of Indigenous business development, especially in niche markets. Heather Abbey from Little Pine First Text by Naomi Zurevinski Photo by Amy Thorp Treaty Land Entitlement, which refers to when historic treaties (such as Treaty 6) were signed and some First Nations negotiated the compensation for allowing settlement on their lands to include the option to buy land later in and around urban centres. A First Nation purchasing such land does not automatically make it a reserve. In Saskatchewan, the process of having a purchased piece of land considered reserve land can take a minimum of two years. Gas stations (as at right) are an example of urban reserve businesses, and as of 2015, 51 pieces of land in Saskatchewan have been designated as urban reserves.

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Nation is the CEO and co-founder of Indig Inc., an online marketplace for Indigenous artisans also known as the “Native Etsy”. Based out of Co.Labs— a tech incubator at Innovation Place—Indig Inc. has become a lifeline for various Aboriginal and Métis artisans who have encountered barriers trying to sell their products. The platform gives them the freedom to create their own business with their own parameters and sell their products globally with relative ease. Co.Labs hosts Abbey’s website, on which she and her vendors sell items such as beaded goods, small leather crafts and accessories, plus branded Indig Inc products.

EMERGING IN THE ARTS

The emerging arts scene in Saskatoon has likewise been a space for the Indigenous community to grow, share their history, develop its potential and make a positive impact in Saskatoon and beyond. The Remai Modern, for one, has created opportunities and roles for an array of people with exceptional backgrounds. Indigenous Relations Advisor for the gallery, Lyndon Linklater from the Thunderchild Cree Nation, has been a valuable addition to the internationally recognized museum. Linklater’s role involves “helping to further develop (the museum’s) relationship with the Indigenous community and become the world-class institution it aspires to be,” he says. Prior to opening, the museum was smudged, First Nations and Métis Elders performed a pipe ceremony, and the opening ceremony in-

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cluded a First Nations powwow dancing alongside Métis fiddling and jigging. “The fact that Indigenous voices and protocols have been included so far has great meaning to Indigenous peoples and says a lot about Remai Modern,” Linklater adds. The Remai Modern supports Indigenous artists and showcases their pieces in exhibitions throughout the year, and in a similar manner so does Wanuskewin Heritage Park (wanuskewin. com), which has long had a gift shop for and a relationship with Indigenous crafters. At present, the satellite Wanuskewin Craft Boutique on Broadway Avenue works with more than 30 local Indigenous crafters who produce all manner of traditional footwear, art, jewellery and beyond. Its success means

youth in the community. Aside from the Circle of Voices Program (for ages 15–24), there’s the Playhouse Program (grades 4–6) which is funded by the City of Saskatoon Community Grant and sponsored by SaskTel. The program has had exceptional feedback and the cultural aspect has been informative for students. “You don’t have to be Indigenous to enjoy the stories that we have,” Bishop says. “We especially see that with our Rez Christmas shows—there’s a wide variety of audience members and it goes to show the kind of support we have.” The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has long had a role to play in job creation and skills development. It currently employs 1,875 people—65 percent of whom are Aboriginal. SIGA not only offers scholarships and bursaries to Indigenous youth continuing their education, but it also offers programs for post-secondary students to get practical, hands-on work experience. The Summer Student, Co-operative Education, and Internship Programs all give students the opportunity to work in their related field of study, plus receive valuable mentoring from experienced professionals. SIGA President and CEO Zane Hansen knows the importance of not only incorporating a positive culture into their work but also valuing their employees and investing in their success. “SIGA has adopted five principles to encourage balance, while incorporating traditional aspects of First Nations culture,” Hansen says. Training and development opportunities ensure every employee can reach their potential and set attainable goals, he adds.

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The Wanuskewin Craft Boutique on Broadway. (Amy Thorp) artisans can earn a living doing what they know. The Indigenous arts community has seen wonderful growth for not only the past few years, but the past few decades. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this January, the Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre (GTNT; gtnt.ca) has allowed Aboriginal youth to reconnect with their culture and history while developing skills and honing their talents in the performing arts. Artistic Director Jennifer Dawn Bishop has been with the theatre since its inception, and as a 13-year-old in the first Circle of Voices Program, it helped her connect with her roots. ”That program opened my eyes,” Bishop says. “I knew nothing about my cultural background.” GTNT offered Bishop and others different theatre programs; its focus has always been on

Also once part of the Empower Program at Ideas Inc., Rachel Eyahpaise of the Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation started her entrepreneurial journey with a different goal in mind, but coming out of Empower she saw a growing demand for something she knew well—bannock. Having emerged from a difficult background, cooking gave Eyahpaise a place to heal and the freedom to create. “I love making people feel happy with food because that’s what helped me with my past and helped me grow as a person,” she says. Bannock Express started in 2016 and the team has already catered for more than 300 local businesses, schools and events. With a goal to start a food truck in May 2019, Eyahpaise wants you grabbing a bannock taco or bannock burger over lunch very soon! Indigenous entrepreneurs are on the rise and the work ethic and passion they show is inspiring. “There’s a lot of support out there for Indigenous entrepreneurs, and in return I’ve given back,” says Abbey of Indig Inc. Earlier this year, she spearheaded the Aboriginal Women’s Business Entrepreneurship Network Conference in Saskatoon which featured discussion panels, networking opportunities, workshops and a pitch competition. Her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs? “Utilize your unique skills and who you are to make your business shine. And remember those coming behind you and those in your community.”

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Taking Care of Your Precious That thin protective layer we so often take for granted needs to be cared for in cold weather, so drink lots of water and read on! Text by Jennilee Cardinal Schultz Photo by Hamilton Photographics Model: Selina Siwy Makeup: Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz (Green Tree Beauty) As the season and weather changes, so should your skincare ritual. The drop in temperature, harsh wind, and dryness are tough on your skin. Here are our top tips for taking care of your skin on the prairies this autumn.

Repair Sun Damage

We were graced with a beautiful, hot summer but the sun definitely does a number on exposed skin. Invest in a Vitamin C Serum to help combat fine lines, age spots and problem areas. Vitamin C will brighten your complexion and help boost your skin’s collagen production. It should be noted that skincare containing Vitamin C should be used at night time only as it does react to sun exposure. Local options: Prairie Bliss Vitamin C Serum (available at Prairie Bliss; prairieblisslaser.com); Viva Bio Brightening C Serum (available at Green Tree Beauty; greentreebeauty.com).

Massage Your Face

Each night, give yourself a five-minute face massage. Increase blood flow to your face by gently massaging your forehead, eye area, nose, cheeks, chin and neck. This will give you a natural, healthy glow and also help to increase production of collagen—which is vital to keeping skin looking younger, smoother and healthier. Choose a rich serum to help your fingers glide smoothly across your skin. Local option: Northlore Rosehip Seed Facial Serum (available at Hazlewood Vintage Clothing; hazlewoodcompany.com; and The Better Good; thebettergood.com).

Switch to a Richer Face Moisturizer

A light summer moisturizer does not have what it takes to protect your face in colder weather. Look for moisturizing ingredients such as Aloe and Hyaluronic Acid. Local options: Prairie Bliss Daily Hydrating Moisturizer (available at Prairie Bliss) and Viva Amaze Cream (available at Green Tree Beauty).

Local options: Uncle Mike’s Creamsicle Sugar Scrub (available at the Saskatoon Farmer’s Market; unclemikesnatural.com); Northlore Glacier Salt Scrub in Wild Rose + Mint (available at Novo Esthetics Studio; novoesthetics.com).

Get the Moisture Your Body Needs

Take Care of Your Lips

Pick up a moisturizing and exfoliating body scrub. The salt/sugar in the scrub will slough off dead skin while the oil will leave you feeling silky and smooth.

Our lips need extra TLC during the cooler months. Exfoliate them lightly with a sugar scrub and get in the habit of applying a rich balm often, especially before heading outdoors.

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Local options: Green Tree Beauty Signature Lip Scrub and Huna Apothecary Moisturizing Lip Butter (both available at Green Tree Beauty).

Begin the Season with a Facial

Take the time to see a qualified, experienced esthetician for a facial. A facial will leave your skin feeling and looking rejuvenated. Your esthetician will customize the service to your skin’s needs and be able to answer lingering questions about skincare for the season.

Remembering the Lost Art of Penmanship

Text by Susan Gallagher (Google images)

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Have you ever been texting with someone and a misunderstanding takes place that no matter what you try to do to fix it it just gets worst? Something was misconstrued; perhaps an assumption made or a tone read into it that wasn’t intended. Texts can be impersonal. There is nothing in them that distinguishes the uniqueness of the author. We get so busy and distracted that it could be anyone on the other end of the phone. I doubt the same anonymity would exist if we were still handwriting to each other. We are more cognizant of how we are expressing ourselves when we take the time to sit down and communicate using paper and pen. Handwriting connects with a different part of our brain. There is an organic flow to our thoughts, and when we visually put them down on the page, that’s when the magic happens. Our handwriting conveys our emotions and expresses our individuality. It creates an instant connection with the reader. I keep a box of old letters and notes from my family and friends. To me, reading old correspondence is like flipping through a photo album: although there are no pictures, I can see each person on the pages of their letters. Their personality and character are expressed through each stroke and curlicue. I can feel them. It’s personal. That is one of the reasons why my career is committed to helping customers create the same experiences for the loved ones in their lives. There is joy in holding special letter-writing events and hand lettering workshops, knowing they will open up so much conversation and community. We think of our fine papers, locally hand-turned pens, inks and markers as catalysts to create connection. So come join us, you beautiful soul, because…it’s personal…one soul to another. Susan Gallagher is the owner and happiness maven of Soul Paper (soulpaper.ca). She strives to encourage joy every day through her love of people, paper, art and stationery. @lovesoulpaper

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Small, Dedicated, Connected: The Crafter’s World An interview with Artisans Craft Market artist/vendor & co-operative president Anita Rocamora How long have you been doing markets like Artisans Craft Market? I have only missed a couple in Artisans’ 39 years of existence. How do you choose a market for your work? Venue, professional presentation, fellow artisans, proximity to home. Why are markets important to artists? They allow for a personal encounter between the public, the work and the maker, and provide a needed source of income. What kinds of markets exist for craft vendors? Some cater to specific holiday events; some to cottage industry production work; some are neighbourhood markets. A craft market typically presents handmade work in traditional media made by professional artisans.

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Do you make different work for markets? I bring work that shows the full range of my style, and in different price ranges. Why buy crafts in 2018? Handmade objects keep us connected to human creativity, to culture, and to nature in uniquely concrete and touchable ways. What sets your market apart from others like it? Visitors can expect a calm, welcoming atmosphere conducive to a meaningful and unhurried encounter with the works on display and with the makers. There’s a full range of traditional and contemporary work in many media too: fibre, printmaking, glass, clay, metal, fine jewellery, wood, and all made by professional artisans. Many visitors come back year after year to buy from their favourite artisans, and to investigate new trends and participants!

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Text by Paul Miazga Main photo by Patricio del Rio

As more and more eateries serve up authentic sushi, ramen, etc., diners are increasingly showing enthusiasm for

Turning Japanese Eating a deconstructed sushi bowl at Sweetfin Poke (114-120 Sonnenschein Way) feels like the healthiest meal you could possibly imagine short of growing the ingredients themselves and eating them right out of the garden. It’s like an old American Cobb Salad but sexier, meatier (if only slightly) and with a lot more umami. As owner Delaine knows, it’s a simple idea and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be successful here either. Not long after it opened a year ago, At top: A deconstructed sushi bowl at Sweetfin Poke near the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market. Above: Colourfully decorated slices of Ebi Mango Roll at Sushi Raku in Riversdale. At right: A hearty bowl of ramen from Seasoned Fusion Tastes downtown. Below right: Rich sauce coats crispy pieces of Café Japa Bowl’s Chicken in Heaven.

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Seasoned Fusion Tastes (230 21st St. E) had a bit of a dilemma: their ramen bowls were popular (still are today too) but the head chef wanted to do more creating (“fusion” is in the restaurant’s name after all). In the end, clearer heads prevailed and Seasoned’s head chef— who worked for seven years in Norway as a sushi chef—still dishes out the ramen while also concocting some of the most exotic—and perfectly rolled— sushi sets you’ve ever tucked into. An alluring exterior it hasn’t, but as they say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Sushi Raku (239 Idylwyld Dr. N) fits that description with a dazzling array of options for sushi, appetizers, salads, tempura and a la carte items: katsu (chicken or pork cutlet); char siu (Japanese-style braised pork); tuna tataki with ponzu sauce; and, something you don’t cook on the grill: tempura ice cream. The owner and head chef at Café Japa Bowl (821 Broadway Ave.) is known for his authentic cooking skills as much as for engaging in light banter with patrons. He also likes to showcase the essence of Japanese cooking. Back in January he welcomed blogger Culinary Slut and a group of 8 into

his restaurant to try marinated lotus root, sake poured into ochoko glasses placed in a wooden Masu box (it’s about showing generosity), buttered scallops and more. In short, if you’re looking for something you’ve had in an exceptional Japanese resto before, don’t be afraid to ask. Sushi Haru (737 Broadway Ave.) occupies the old Sushiro location and can lay claim to being the only sushi on Broadway, but there’s much more to this place than that. Their teriyaki Bento box, for one, comes filled with flavourful treatments of everything from the miso soup to the nigiri sushi and tempura, and the Gomae salad (to say nothing of the Tako Sunomono) could be your new BFF.

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A Garden Fresh Feast

New Potatoes with Peas, Thyme Buerre Blanc, White Wine Shallots, “The Cure” Prosciutto, and Purslane (serves four)

For the potatoes: Simmer 1 pound (450g) of

new potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes. Let cool, strain, then sauté in a hot frying pan with olive oil, ½ tsp (2g) chopped garlic and a lot of black pepper. For the peas: Toss peas (in shell) in olive oil with salt and pepper then BBQ the peas on high heat for 5 minutes. Let cool, shell the peas then toss with the potatoes.

Beurre blanc

1 tbsp (15ml) rice vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) white wine 2 tbsp (30ml) water ½ pound (200g) butter, cut into cubes 1 tbsp (15g) fresh thyme Salt Bring wine, vinegar and water to a boil then turn down to a low simmer. Gently whisk in butter 1 cube at a time until melted. Add 1 tbsp (15ml) white wine shallots (see below), add the thyme and a pinch of salt.

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White wine shallots Fall is the time of year where Saskatoon starts to really shine. The trees are turning colour, students are back in school, the markets start to bustle, and everyone’s garden brings forth its last and best. The growing season may be short, but there is no shortage of restaurants utilizing the bounty of fresh produce over the summer and fall, some even taking the time to grow their own. Fresh off a year-long renovation of the old Crazy Cactus, Thayne and Beth of Caboose Catering opened this beautiful room in early June. What is sure to be one of Saskatoon’s finest restaurants for years to come, Hearth (2404 Melrose Ave.) has a small menu of local ingredients and the owners aim to please. Working closely with local farmers while doing their own foraging for mushrooms and the like has led to fantastic dishes such as their pike conserva with wild rice, and mushrooms with melted cheese. Absolutely make the trip to Ruth and Melrose—and don’t miss their brunch on Sundays.

The Hollows (334 Ave. C South) and Primal Pasta (423 20th St. West) have been executing menus full of garden produce for years now, with an on-staff horticulturalist and an extensive variety of herbs and flowers growing on the patio. At The Hollows, go for the garden beet salad (a mainstay since Day 1) with goat cheese and basil-infused olive oil. For Primal, go for the herb pesto conchiglie with Parmesan and black pepper, or the seasonal scaloppini. One of Broadways longest running spots, Calories (721 Broadway Ave.) specializes in local ingredients with a French flare in their service. Saskatchewan asparagus with arugula and asiago is a perfect summery appetizer, and their dailyinspired quiche should always be considered: for lunch, brunch or dinner. Enjoy the afternoon there with a glass of white wine while you people watch amid the bustle of Broadway Avenue. Chef Jesse Zuber loves pasta, in-season veg-

3 tbsp (50g) minced shallots ¼ cup (75ml) white wine Put shallots in a small frying pan and cover with white wine. Simmer gently in the pan until wine is reduced. Serve together with new potatoes and peas alongside several slices of prosciutto and a few sprigs of purslane. etables, and sending you as much food as you can eat. The Little Grouse on the Prairie (167 3rd Ave. South) is a small but bustling restaurant with a large, innovative menu. Always in tune with the seasons, it’s a great place to let the kitchen do its thing while you just sit back and enjoy the show. Dishes such as Peas “a million ways” and wild mushroom risotto with brandy beautifully represent Saskatchewan, not to mention their panna cotta with rhubarb and lavender. Take a seat at the bar, order “alla famiglia” and watch the action in the kitchen with a couple of barrel-aged cocktails.

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FINE DINING Flanagan’s Steak House 243 21st St. E; flanaganssteakhouse.com. Edwardian décor, AAA steaks and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon– Fri 7am–11pm, Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–noon. $$$ Little Grouse on the Prairie 167 3rd Ave. S; littlegrouse.com. Antipasti, squid ink taglierini, game meats and wine pairings highlight their price fixe menu. Open Tue–Sun 5:30–11pm. $$$ Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. E (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). True Japanese teppan yaki— grilling on stainless steel with all the fire and flair. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$

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

Friday night salsa dance parties, pupusas, flautas and the whole enchilada. Open Mon–Thu 11am– 8:30pm, Fri 10am–midnight, Sat 11am–9pm. $$ Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; laspalapas.ca. This busy restaurant and lounge off Broadway never fails to please. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$ Picaro 101 20th St. W; picaro.ca. Meaning “rogue” in Spanish, this place offers Mexican flavours with a twist. Open Sun–Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight. $$$ Saboroso 40-2600 8th St. E; saboroso.ca. AYCE beef, chicken and more roasted on the rodizio. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am– 2pm, 4:30–9pm, Sat 4–10pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$$

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LOUNGES & PUBS

The Capitol 244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe.ca. Live

music and comedy are the norm here, plus good food and always a fun vibe. Open daily 4pm–2:30am. $$ O’Shea’s Irish Pub 222 2nd Ave. S; osheasirishpub.ca. A classic pub with Guinness on tap, hearty meals and a wee little door for leprechauns. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2am, Sat–Sun 10am–2am. $$ The Rook & Raven 154 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook. A staple in the city centre for lunch, a wee dram, a pint or all three. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Winston’s English Pub 243 21st St. E; winstonspub.ca. The most beers on tap in the city, heaps of Old World charm. Open daily from 11am. $$

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EUROPEAN

German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St.; sas-

katoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Tops for schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers, and famous as the home of the German pavilion at Folkfest. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$ St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. S; sainttropezbistro. ca. A family-run spot presenting French cuisine with regional influences, plus house-grown herbs and edible flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$ Upstairs Fondue 613 8th St. E; ufondue.ca. The only place in the city serving this Swiss treat. Choose from cheese, oil and chocolate, or do all three. Open Tue– Thu 5–8pm, Fri–Sat 4–9:30pm, Sun 5–7:30pm. $$$

Lunch . Desserts . Catering 258-B Ave. B S Open daily 10am – 5pm thelittlebird.ca

GLOBAL

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

306-933-3385 griffintakeaway.com @thegriffintakeaway 50-741 7th Ave. N (across from City Perks)

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We bake stuff! Gluten-free and vegan-friendly stuff, plus lunches to eat in or to go!

VEGETARIAN

REAL ITALIAN DELI SANDWICHES MADE FROM SCRATCH

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816 16th St. West Tue -Fri. 11am - 5pm, Sat. 10am - 5pm Gangster’s Italian Sandwiches

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Facebook. The full menu is worth the wait, the kebabs are delicious and they also have regular hookah pipe nights. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $ Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. S; bontempscafe.ca. Seafood creole, chicken and sausage Jambalaya, big crawfish boils, bartenders slinging cocktails and regular live music. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$ Botté Chai Bar 117-123 Ave. B S; bottechaibar.com. This Persian-influenced nook has light breakfasts and lunches, with infused teas, baklava and other sweets. Open daily 10am–midnight. $$ Cesar’s Cakes & Café 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr.; on Facebook. Filipino kare kare (peanut stew w/ beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $ Konga Café 204 Ave. H N; kongacafe.com. It’s the place to go for classic Jamaican jerk or curried chicken (or goat). Open Tue–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $ Lebanese Kitchen 1005 Broadway Ave.; on Facebook). Middle Eastern tastes (falafels, fatayer, shawarmas, hummus, tabbouleh and more) always served with a smile. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $ Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. W. Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$ Wanuskewin Restaurant RR 4, Penner Road; wanuskewin.com. Enjoy the surroundings and “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $

güd eats inc. 2917 Early Dr.; gudeatsinc.com. You

won’t miss the meat at this hip, new, all-vegan fast food joint. Open Mon–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–8:30pm. $$ The Karma 2-157 2nd Ave. N; thekarmacafe.ca. Coffee and lattes to go, plus scrumptious lunches fusing Mediterranean, Indian and other cuisines. Open Mon– Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Nosh Eatery & Tap 820 Broadway Ave.; nosheateryandtap.com. Flavourful vegetarian meals designed to satisfy one’s daily nutritional needs. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–11pm. $$ Thrive Juice Bar 137 20th St. W; thrivejuiceco.com. Fresh, organic, cold-pressed juices, super-food smoothies, lunches and more. Open Mon–Tue 8am–6pm, Wed– Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$

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Uncharted Waters Try a local fruit wine (or beer) to pair with the turkey this year. Consider it an investment in the future and an exploration of unique tasting notes! Text by Cathy Engel In 2018, we here in Saskatchewan have so much to be thankful for. Every week, new, innovative and locally produced beverages come on the market. This year, put aside the classic Pinot Noir or Chardonnay when pairing drinks with turkey dinner and explore the possibilities! In the glass, the Wolf Willow Winery (wolfwillowwinery.ca) Cherry Wine is a pale garnet in colour; its spicy, rich cherry aroma with hints of lilac blossom, cinnamon stick, muskmelon and cloves followed with flavours of fresh baked cherry pie filling. This mouth-coating wine has some lifting tart acidity and a strong lingering finish. Excellent with dark turkey meat, or enjoy it hot and mulled by the fireplace with ginger and cardamom. Rosthern’s Sentinel Bottle Works (sentinelbottleworks.com) produces a lovely, lightly effervescent Sour Cherry Cyser. This wonderful tippler has a brilliant persimmon colour with a fresh, clear edge. Aromas of dripping honeycomb, applesauce and fresh cherries precede flavours of crisp prairie apple cider and tantalizing sour cherry with rich alfalfa honey on the finish. The tongue-tingling sparkle diminishes quickly, but the trio of flavours persist. The Sour Cherry Cyser (which denotes a mead vinified with apples) is marvelous with traditional turkey dinner, or also with creamy, bloomy rind cheese or cheesecake. The Queen City’s Pile O’ Bones (pileobonesbrewing.com) Cranberry Kettle Sour is crafted in the Berliner Weisse style. Here this translates into a clear pale mauve colour, and a light froth when poured that dissipates quickly. Intriguing aromas of tropical citrus, green apple and cranberry lead to notes of juicy lime and crisp apple with a bready finish reminiscent of Champagne aged on lees. With its refreshing nature and a mouthfeel so light and lively, start a new trend serving this as an aperitif or with pistachios and soft cheeses! Medium brown in the glass, the Nokomis Craft Ales (nokomiscraftales.com) Satori is a barrelaged sour ale made with sour cherries. A hazy copper penny colour with mouth-watering aromas of boozy, juicy oranges and wet autumn leaves are followed by powerful suggestions of bourbonspiced oranges, lemon, grapefruit and sour cherry, ginger, cardamom, kombucha and hazelnuts. Hungry for one yet? A medium to full body carries flavours that linger pleasantly. This sour ale is a revelation with the elements of a turkey dinner, but also fantastic with a Reuben sandwich. The dark brown Prairie Sun Brewery (prairiesun.ca) Toffee 5 has light lacing when poured,

possesses earthy aromas of wet stone, dry leaves and cooking toffee, along with notes of toasted walnuts and bitter chocolate. The beer is light in the mouth yet finishes with a green walnut bitterness. Be bold and pair this with pumpkin pie, whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg. The savoury synchronicity of the pumpkin with the beer’s toffee, the cream with the beer’s mouthfeel and the nutmeg with a chocolate-nutty-bitterness is memorable and satisfying. For these gifts, which we gladly receive from the Prairie bounty—from the orchards, the barley fields, the hop vines and the apiaries, may we be truly thankful this fall.

ITALIAN Chianti Café 102 Idylwyld Dr. N; chianticafe.ca.

The Sunday and Monday pasta feasts bring in the sports teams; the other days draw the gourmands. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Primal 423 20th St. W; primalpasta.ca. Local chefs Christie Peters and Kyle Michaels serve fresh pasta and local meat in this moody space. Open Wed–Fri 11:30am–1:30pm, Wed–Sun 5pm–10pm. $$$ Taverna 219 21st St. E; on Facebook. A downtown staple for Italian dining since the 70s, the new makeover has created a more open atmosphere. Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$$

JAPANESE, KOREAN

Go for Sushi 2105 8th St. E; goforsushibuffet.com.

All-you-can-eat sushi and a Chinese buffet for under $20 at this popular spot in a busy strip mall. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Jeju Korean BBQ 1527 Idylwyld Dr. N; on Facebook. The barbecue is as authentic as it comes, while the kimchee and other appys are worth the visit alone. Open daily 11am–10pm. $ October 3010 Arlington Ave.; octoberasiancuisine. com. Hand-rolled maki sushi and nigiri, plus ramen, salads, appys and donburi. Open Wed–Mon 11am– 3pm, 5–9pm. $$ Otowa 227 2nd Ave. S; otowasaskatoon.com. Lunch deals for under $12 (sukiyaki beef, teriyaki salmon) to go with Japanese Bento boxes, and evercozy evening dining. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$ Seoul 334 20th St. W; seoulsaskatoon.com. Use the iPad menus to order soups with kimchee, everpopular bibimbap or table-top barbecued meats. Quick service and free appetizers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$ Sticks & Stones 226 2nd Ave. S; sticksandstonesyxe.com. This place has everything: ramen, gyoza, steamed buns, sushi rolls and cocktails. One of Open Table Canada’s Top 100 restaurants. Open Sun, Tue– Thu 11:30am–1am, Fri–Sat 11:30am–2am. $$

SEAFOOD Gibson’s Fish and Chips 1025 Louise Ave.;

Above: Cherry Wine from Wolf Willow Winery. Below: The Pile o’ Bones Cranberry Kettle Sour.

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gibsonsfishandchips.com. English-style eats from a family-owned and -operated business. Open Mon– Sat 11am–11:30pm. $$ Joey’s 101-2100 8th St. E, 3 Worobetz Pl.; joeys.ca. Weekly AYCE specials on fish, plus they do chicken. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$

SOUTH ASIAN

Angeethi 325 Ave. C S; on Facebook. Lunch and supper buffets, plus Punjabi fare on a detailed menu. Open Wed-Sun 11am–10pm, Tue noon–9pm. $$ Samosa King 106-3120 8th St. E; thesamosaking.ca. Serving up South Indian fast food (dosas, samosas, soups). By the LBS. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun noon–6pm. $ Spicy Bite 113 3rd Ave. S; myspicybite.com. Indian buffets for lunch or supper (and lots more) downtown in the Drinkle Building. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Urban Spice 50-622 Circle Dr. E; on Facebook. Flavours of Punjab, Mumbai and South India on the menu, plus lunch and dinner buffets. Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun noon–9:30pm. $

West African Delights!

‘Exotica’ niche cuisine that hits all the right notes Text by Arinze Umekwe Few leisure activities are as delectable as discovering new cuisine and places to dine in the city. Take our mini-tour of three of Saskatoon’s finest West/Central African dining and catering establishments. Is your one-stop restaurant for that authentic Pan-African culinary experience – from Herb African Tilapia to African doughnuts and fufu (cassava mix) with a side, Rose Kumbu (owner/ chef) deftly traverses the continent at Rosaly’s (119 Ave. B S; 306-500-6472). The Tilapia is a must-try: the fish is grilled after being immersed in an aromatic concoction of green onions, garlic and homegrown herbs. No worries if you have a timid palate either: the beignets (fritters)—native to France and Rose’s home country of the Congo, and served with caramel and sugar—would be a perfect indoctrination. The menu also boasts Western-style dishes such as steaks, mashed potatoes, and “mac & cheese” for kids. Rosaly’s is also available for booking parties and runs a cooking tutorial for kids ages 8–12. As Rose puts it, “I don’t want people to simply come and eat. I want it to be a place where they can come and learn how to cook and learn about the culture by extension.” “3J’s Kitchen (1505 19th St. W; 306-2611264) was born out of a dream,” owner Olubunmi Otuyelu explains. The experience certainly feels like it. The offerings include assorted leafy soups such as egusi (melon seed soup), banga (palm fruit soup) and ogbono with a side of pounded yam or eba (grated, processed cassava). Noteworthy are the delicious

(Google images) fried plantains that can be served alongside main dishes such as jollof rice (a West African delicacy), beans or even eaten plain. The jollof rice [like a Louisiana Creole-style jambalaya; pictured above] is a one-pot dish made of rice, tomatoes, spices (cumin, garlic, nutmeg) and usually served with chicken, beef or fish. 3J’s is also noted for its mouth-watering meat pies: folded dough filled with minced meat, Irish potatoes and, occasionally, eggs. They can be eaten with a spicy ketchup or on their own. 3J’s caters for all sorts of events in and around Saskatoon, and most of their ingredients are sourced from Afro-Caribbean stores, namely Bistak Groceries (329 20th St. West) and Safari Market (270-2600 8th St. E). Few have employed the sort of ingenuity and innovation that Global Pot Fusion Cuisine (306620-3064) co-chefs/owners Nse Umoh and Ope Okunola of Nigeria have when it comes to food. Global Pot lives up to its ethos to provide multiethnic dishes with a long-term global focus. These ladies tweak the ingredients of each dish in a bid to appeal to varied palates while optimizing their nutritional value. They offer an assortment of dishes from South Asian-inspired cuisine such as the exotica butter chicken sauce and exotica veggie biryani, a unique variation on jambalaya (“exotica jambalaya rice”) and West African foods including alfang, edikang ikong soup, and jollof rice. “We want to provide a culinary experience that will appeal to anyone regardless of their origin,” Umoh says.

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Mon-Wed 11:30am – 10pm Thu-Sat 11:30am – 12am Sunday 3pm – 10pm 416 21st Street East 306-954-4222 cutcasualsteak.com Follow us on Facebook! @cutcasual

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Waste Not

Text by Sarah Dorward With files from Kandra Kangen Photo by Adrian Chappell

Concern for the environment, and the desire for products that satisfy ethical and consciously sourced considerations means more and more area businesses are minimizing their ecological footprint When in season and where possible, Thrive Juice Co. (137 20th St. West) orders produce from local farmers rather than importing it. Building off this, the pulp that results after juicing is then returned to a local farmer who collects it for use as compost on his farm. While certain pulps are too acidic for garden soil, certain trees are more receptive to acid, making this waste a useful source of nutrients. Thrive also encourages eco-consciousness through their bottle return program ($0.50 discount/bottle), plus they’ve switched to compostable and recyclable to-go containers/ straws/cups. They also offer hard goods in-store that are reusable and environmentally friendly. Keep your eyes peeled for possible future incentives to bring in your own to-go containers too. 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Company (229 20th St. West) also makes efforts to reduce their ecological impact, particularly in the brewing process. Sourcing hops, grain and malt locally where possible, the team at 9 Mile looks to reduce the costs and environmental consequences of shipping. Moreover, in the brewing process, where the beer is chilled post-fermentation, cool water is used to lower the beer’s temperature before becoming carbonated. As the beer cools, the water warms up, but rather than dumping the water they recycle it into their hot water liquor tank to which the malted barley is added. Per brew, this saves 600-700 litres of water! In addition to refilling growlers, which

eliminates the need to bottle their product [bottles in Saskatchewan are not reused, though some provinces reuse them up to 6 times], they return spent grain to a local farmer, repurpose malt bags as garbage bags in the washrooms, and have repurposed farm goods and old bar desiderata in their décor. 9 Mile even has a shop bicycle that they use during the warmer months to deliver beer! It’s pretty hard to beat that. Known for their eco-conscious practices, the owners of The Hollows (334 Ave. C South) and Primal Pasta (423 20th St. West) take major steps to ensure that the bare minimum goes to waste. They compost food waste in their gardens, use beeswax candles (where wax remnants are used to make more candles), make hand soaps inhouse from leftover animal fat, use only recycled/ composted and biodegradable to-go containers and straws, and source their meat from local butchers who use the entire animal—including the hide, which is tanned and used for decoration. Some compost is also given to a local egg farmer and some to Happy Bug Farms (happybugfarms.com): both use extra compost to feed their chickens or enrich the soil; they in turn supply the restaurants with produce. Co-owner Christie Peters knows that waste consciousness and environmental concern is the way of the future, and she couldn’t do it any other way. Emissions are generated throughout the alcohol supply chain, and the owners at Black Fox Farm & Distillery (245 Valley Road) are

doing their part to keep their footprint to a minimum. Typically, large amounts of water are needed for cooling during the distillation process. Black Fox uses potable water in its main condensers, and this water is then saved for re-use during the mashing process. Additional cooling is accomplished by a geothermal cooling system. Alcohol by-products from distillation known as the “heads” are developed into a biofuel that power the farm’s vehicles and machinery, while any silage leftovers become fertilizer for the many botanicals and fruit grown on the property. While being thrifty is nothing new to a Saskatchewan farmer, owners John Coté and Barb Stefanyshyn-Coté believe their customer base expects a certain level of sustainability from the farm and business. Arguably, the local bar and restaurant scene has a lot of work to do before identifying as a sustainable industry, but it seems to be moving towards sustainability thanks to local and national support programs. Loraas Disposal (loraas.ca) offers a green bin compost program for restaurants and bars, and Canadian companies now make compostable straws and take-away containers that can be found at Collective Coffee and other places citywide. Bartenders are dealt a creative challenge when deciding how ingredients can be further used, but ultimately the consumer helps with sustainability by putting thought into action.

CHINESE

Yip Hong’s 3140 Preston Ave. S; yiphongssaskatoon.com. Arrive early on weekends for dim sum: their’s is the best in town. Open Mon, Wed–Sat 11am–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$

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CAFÉS & DINERS

City Perks 801 7th Ave. N, 627 Brand Court;

cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit, great lunches and a fine weekend brunch. Open Mon–Fri 7am–10pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W, 210 Ave. P S; collectivecoffee.com. It’s where to get java (and breakfast or lunch to go) in Riversdale. Open Mon– Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. E; on Facebook. A sublime hideaway off Broadway with cozy nooks and delicious, fresh food. Open daily 7am–10pm. $ Drift Sidewalk Café 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This creperie is airy, sunny and always buzzing with energy. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $$ Earth Bound Bakery+Kitchen 220-1820 8th St. E; earthboundbakery.ca. A mostly organic bakery serving memorable sammys and soups. Open Tue– Sat 9am–5pm. $$ Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B S; thelittlebird.ca. Croissants, macrons and other French pastries, plus High Tea that is the toast of the city. Daily lunch options too. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$

Jin Jin Dumpling 416 20th St. W. The dumplings are a must, as are the scallion pancakes or anything else suggested by the charming owner. Open daily 10:30am–9:30pm. $ Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot 140-1701 Preston Ave. N; littlesheephotpot.com. A fun gathering place to share food dipped in steaming, aromatic broth. Open daily 11:30am–9:30pm. $$ Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. W. One of the city’s tried-and-true dim sum spots. Order ahead for Peking Duck or dine on fresh seafood. Open Thu– Tue 11am–8pm. $$ Odd Couple 228 20th St. W; oddcouple.ca. Try any suggested wine pairing for the pan-Asian cuisine at this hip spot in Riversdale. Daily lunch specials are always worthy choices. Open Mon–Thu 11:30am– 2pm, 4:30–11pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm. $$ Summer Palace 3A 3602 Taylor St. E. The local Chinese community prefers this eatery to all others and it’s no secret as to why. Open Wed–Mon 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–8pm. $

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TAP ROOMS 9 Mile Legacy Brewing 229 20th St. W; 9milel-

egacy.com. A rustic space with a rortating selection of fine, locally crafted selections. Open Tue–Thu 1–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–8pm. $$ High Key Brewery 1905 Quebec Ave.; hkbrew. ca. Bright, clean, wide open, plus serving their own and others’ craft brews. Open Wed–Fri 3–9pm, Sat noon–8pm, Sun noon–6pm. $$ Prairie Sun Brewery 2020 Quebec Ave.; prairiesun.ca. Crazy Farm Ale, Prairie Lily Lager and others on tap, plus it’s dog-friendly. Open Mon–Wed 11am–7pm, Thu/Sat 11am–9pm, Sat 11am-11pm, Sun noon–5pm. $$ Saskatoon Brewery 618 2nd Ave. N; on Facebook. The old McGavin’s Bread building houses this copper-accented tasting space with 6 in-house brews on tap. Open Tue–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$

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new restaurant openings

1. Sweetfin Poke Part of Ideas Inc’s Revolve Café, this sweet little spot serves up deconstructed sushi bowls. (120 Sonnenschein Way; sweetfinyxe.com) 2. Jamaica Food Basket Red pea soup, fried plantains, jerked chicken and pork, ackee and more. (312 Ave. B S; on Facebook)

3. Sushi Raku Believe the hype about this new Japanese sushi spot near Midtown Plaza. (239 Idylwyld Dr. S; on Facebook)

4. Pink Cadillacs II More of that 50s-style malt shop feel, with burgers, fries and shakes, etc., in Hampton Circle. (2950 McClocklin Road.; on Facebook)

LOCAL/GASTRO

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

enandbar.com. Owner Dale MacKay is putting the city on the map foodwise for good reason. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$ Boffins Public House 106-111 Research Dr.; boffins.ca. Beautiful plating of artful food at this hideaway in Innovation Place. Open Mon 9am–2pm, Tue–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–9pm. $$ Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave. S; congressbeerhouse.com. Draught and bottled beers, daily lunch specials and heaps of meat. Open Sun–Wed 11am–1am, Fri–Sat 11am–2am. $$ Hearth 2404 Melrose Ave.; hearth.restaurant. It’s the city’s newest local food eatery serving pickerel, polenta, lentils and more. Open Wed–Sat 5–10pm, Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ Leyda’s Restaurant 112 20th St. W; leydas.ca. Gluten- and nut-free, organic whole foods, and a Spanish accent on health-positive dishes. Mid-week dining specials too. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ SHIFT 102 Spadina Cres. E, in the Remai Modern; shiftrestaurant.com. A most visible spot does its take on modern Canadian flavours. Open Tue–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sat 10am–10pm. $$$

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

1. No. 1 Noodle House The robotic noodle maker notwithstanding, the food here lives up to the name. (255 3rd Ave. S; no1-noodle-house.com) 2. Café 224 A combo Vietnamese/Chinese

and daily lunch deals at this nook in Riversdale. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm. $ FUH Station 1806 Idywlyd Dr. N; fuhstation.com. Self-described home-style Vietnamese fare, plus spring and fresh rolls, etc. Open daily 9am–9pm. $ Golden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. N; goldenpagoda. ca. Try the green tea salad or coconut chicken soup, and chat up owner Lujo for some friendly banter. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm. $$ Keo’s 1808 Broadway Ave.; keoskitchensaskatoon. com. Lao, Cambodian and Thai mainstays in one locale. Not cheap, but tasty! Open Sun–Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm, 4:30–9pm. $$$ Royal Thai 2-325 3rd Ave. N; come.to/royalthai. Tasty Thai curries, spicy tom sum, noodle dishes and beyond. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm. $$ Saskatoon Asian 136 2nd Ave. South, 306-6655959. Pan-Asian cuisine in a sunny upstairs dining room. Open Mon-Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–9pm. $$ Seasoned Fusion Tastes 230 21st St. E; on Facebook. A must for pho, Bento boxes, ramen and sushi. Open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm. $$

diner serving up traditional cabbage salads, noodle bowls, sizzling platters, etc. (224 3rd Ave. S; vietnameserestaurant224.com)

Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave.; on

Lesser-known Asian hotspots that deserve a nod

3. Crystal Bright Shanghai-style dishes in this quiet little spot on a busy street. (152 2nd Ave. S; crystalbrightrestaurant.com)

4. Eastern Dumpling King The dumplings here deserve a try, as do the cumin lamb and their smashed cucumber in garlic sauce. (135 20th St. W; easterndumplingking.com) 5. Taste of Excellence It’s just as the name says despite the plain exterior. (1804 Broadway Ave; tasteofexcellencesaskatoon.com)

PIZZA Facebook. Sit by the windows in this airy space and tuck into pizza or panini while catching the street view. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm. $$ Thirteen Pies 243 2nd Ave. S; thirteenpiesyxe.com. As the name suggests, 13 varieties of handmade, deep-dish pies, with daily specials on drinks. Open Tue–Thu 4pm–1am, Fri–Sun 4pm–3am. $$ Una Pizza 707 Broadway Ave.; unayxe.com. This locally owned joint serves California-influenced cuisine, thin-crust pizzas and wine by the glass. Open Sun– Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–midnight. $$

Churchill’s British Imports has been offering Saskatoon a unique shopping experience for the past seven years. The shop has provided expats and Brit enthusiasts with national, premium and specialty brands. Whether you crave a bit of back home or are looking for something special, Churchill’s has a large selection to choose from.

Christmas stock starts arriving mid-October so stop by to get your: plum pudding, shortbread, Selection Box or chocolates this holiday season.

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local attractions 00 Accommodations (map 1) 1. Best Western Blairmore (H2; 306 Shillington Cres., 306-242-2299)

2. Best Western Plus East Side (I10; 3331 8th St. E, 306-986-2400)

3. Colonial Square Inn & Suites (I8; 1-1301 8th St. E, 306-343-1676)

4. Comfort Inn (D7; 2155 Northridge Dr., 306-934-1122) 5. Comfort Suites Saskatoon (A5; 203 Bill Hunter Ave.

Royal Canadian Legion Museum Hidden away in Eastview, the city’s small wartime museum has minutely detailed dioramas of D-Day landings and other scenes. Veterans and their families have donated combat uniforms, war medallions, flags and more to this poignant space. Open Thu

9am–2pm or by appointment (entry by donation); 306374-6303. 3021 Louise St.; nutanalegion.ca.

306-955-6565)

6. Confederation Inn (H3; 3330 Fairlight Dr., 306-384-2882) 7. Country Inn & Suites (D6; 617 Cynthia St., 306-934-3900) 8. Days Inn Saskatoon (E7; 2000 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-242-3297) 9. Four Points Sheraton Hotel (K8; 103 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-933-9889)

10. Hampton Inn (K8; 105 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-665-9898) 11. Hampton Inn & Suites (E5; 110 Gateway Blvd., 306-933-1010)

12. Heritage Inn (E5; 102 Cardinal Cres., 306-665-8121) 13. Holiday Inn Express (map 2, A3; 315 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-384-8844) 14. Home Inn & Suites (K9; 253 Willis Cres., 306-657-4663) 15. MainStay Suites (E5; 317 Aerogreen Cres., 306-933-2622) 16. Marriott Courtyard Saskatoon Airport (E5; 333 Aerogreen Cres., 306-986-4993) 17. Motel 6 Saskatoon (A5; 231 Marquis Dr., 306-665-6688) 18. Northgate Motor Inn (G7; 706 Idylwyld Dr. N; 306-664-4414) 19. Northwoods Inn & Suites (G7; 610 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2901) 20. Quality Inn & Suites (E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-5552) 21. Ramada Hotel (F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-665-6500) 22. Refresh Inn & Suites (H8; 1220 College Dr., 306934-5555) 23. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 310 Circle Dr. W, 306-477-4844) 24. Saskatoon Inn Hotel (E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306-242-1440) 25. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B N, 306-242-7272)

26. Staybridge Suites (H9; 1838 College Dr. E, 306-952-4888) 27. Super 8 Saskatoon (D7; 706 Circle Dr. E, 306-384-8989) 28. Super 8 Saskatoon West (G5; 1414 22nd St. W,

306-974-2900)

29. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 106 Circle Dr. W, 306-242-8881)

30. Thriftlodge Saskatoon (E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2191)

31. TownePlace Suites by Marriott (K9; 247 Willis Cres., 306-952-0400)

32. Westgate Motor Inn (H5; 2501 22nd St. W; 306-382-3722) 1. Delta Hotels Bessborough – Marriott (map 2, E6; 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521) 2. Hilton Garden Inn (map 2, C4; 90 22nd St. E, 306-244-2311) 3. Holiday Inn Saskatoon (map 2, C3; 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000) 4. The James Hotel (map 2, E7; 620 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-6446) 5. Obasa Suites* (3 locations; map 2, B4, B6; map 3, B2; 1-877-996-2272) 6. Park Town Hotel (map 2, B7; 924 Spadina Cres. E, 1-800-667-3999) 7. Radisson Hotel Saskatoon (map 2, E5; 405 20th St. E, 306-665-3322) 8. Hotel Senator (map 2, D4; 243 21st St. E, 306-244-6141) 9. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel (map 2, D5; 612 Spadina Cres. E, 306-652-6770)

(Ryan Grainger/Sly Photography) Beaver Creek Conservation Area The BCCA showcases the Meewasin Valley in microcosm and, as a four-season destination, is ideal for a hike close to nature. Visitors can enjoy the site’s four nature trails, though the Interpretive Centre is currently closed for renovations. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. 13km S on Hwy 219, 306-374-2474. meewasin.com/visitors/ beaver-creek-conservation-area Bessborough Hotel and Gardens Saskatoon’s “Castle on the River,” the “Bess” is arguably the city’s most photographed landmark, intentionally designed by Montreal architects Archibald and Schofield to resemble a Bavarian castle. Built by the CNR as a make-work project during The Great Depression, it was completed in 1932. 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521. Canadian Light Source Synchrotron A football field-sized research facility for light optics, particle acceleration and more that is also one of the largest laboratories in Canada. Guided tours (Mon, Wed, Fri 2:30pm) allow the public to see how extremely bright light is used to peer inside matter. 44 Innovation Blvd. (U of S campus), 306-657-3500. lightsource.ca Dakota Dunes Casino The lone casino serving Saskatoon features slot machines, Texas Hold’Em poker, Blackjack, Roulette, a restaurant and regular live events. Check their online schedule for free regular shuttle service from pick-up points citywide. 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. S on Hwy 219), 306-6676400. dakotadunescasino.com Kiwanis Park Found along Spadina Crescent East, the city’s most scenic park sprawls along the South Saskatchewan River and pays tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the Bessborough, honours those who served in WWI. A fountain along the river remembers those who died in WWII. The park also features statues of noteworthy Saskatonians Denny Carr and Ray Hnatyshyn. Knox United Church A designated municipal heritage building completed in 1914, this two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for performances by the Saskatoon Symphony among others. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159. Remai Modern Named for city art patron Ellen Remai, this contemporary art gallery on the South Saskatchewan River has three floors of exhibits. The building, designed by Canadian architectural firm KPMB and Smith Carter Architects and Engineers, houses the extensive collection from the old Mendel Art Gallery, and one of the gallery’s goals is to showcase local Aboriginal art within the modern context. Admission $12. Open Tue

10am–10pm, Wed–Sun 10am–5pm. 102 Spadina Cres. E, 306-975-7610. remaimodern.org St. John’s Anglican Cathedral Saskatoon’s first Anglican cathedral incorporates brick, Tyndall stone and terra cotta in an unornamented neo-Gothic style. Completed in 1917, the cornerstone was laid in 1912 by then Governor General Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. E. Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Farmers, crafters and other vendors populate the indoor and outdoor stalls with seasonal produce and generous helpings of charm and neighbourliness. Local eggs, meat, fish, veggies, berries, potted plants and more. Open Sat 8am–2pm, Wed/Sun 9am–3pm (restaurants also open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm. 414 Ave. B S. saskatoonfarmersmarket.org The University of Saskatchewan The U of S has many fine greystone buildings, including the neo-Gothic Thorvaldson Building, the College Building (classic Elizabethan shape in Collegiate Gothic style) and Nobel Plaza, so named to honour U of S alumni who have won the prize. usask.ca/visit/destinations.php U of S Observatory The observatory facilities (telescopes, other scientific equipment) are available to students and visitors, and is staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing. Call to book a guided tour (306-966-6393). Free admission. Open in October & November Sat 7:30–9:30pm. physics.usask. ca/observatory Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the settlement of the prairies. The museum, which also has an art gallery and gift shop, boasts one of the largest collections of handwoven textiles in the country. Free admission. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. E. umc.sk.ca Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree used this site (pronounced Wah-nus-KAY-win; “living in harmony”) for millennia as a gathering and hunting place. Trails wind over more than 6km of parkland. On-site art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Admission: $10 (adults). Open Mon–Sat 9am–4:30pm. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road. wanuskewin.com Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings— with a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of four such museums province-wide, this WDM has an extensive collection of rare and antique automobiles. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910. wdm.ca

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Mall But Forgotten Few people have any idea about the history of the Sturdy Stone Centre: the furor it caused, what its creation sparked, and its erstwhile links to the retail landscape Text by Arinze Umekwe Photos by Amy Thorp

Above: The western facade of the Sturdy Stone Centre with its distinctive copper mural by Saskatchewan artist Jack Sures. At right: Lots of glass and impressive vertical views inside this Brutallist space built in 1977. Bottom right: One of five richly detailed murals by Vic Cicansky set above the elevators on the building’s main floor.

For most people, awe precedes curiosity at the sight of the Sturdy Stone Centre, which dominates 122 3rd Avenue South. It was built in 1977 in the Brutalist architectural style by the firm Forrester, Scott, Bowers, Walls. The trapezoid-shaped building stands 13 storeys high, with floors 3–7 functioning as a parkade; the rest is primarily office space. The construction of the Sturdy Stone Centre was not without controversy as it involved tearing down the boom-era Standard Trust Building (1912–1976) that had previously stood in its place. This was the catalyst for the creation of the Saskatoon Heritage Society (saskatoonheritage.ca). Despite its inauspicious beginnings, the Sturdy Stone has become a city landmark, being one of only three prominent brutalist structures in the city. The others are the C wing of the Health sciences building and the Murray Main Library, both on the University of Saskatchewan campus. As the city of Saskatoon, and by extension, the province, achieved civic maturity, it became necessary for the provincial government at the time to consolidate various ministries, agencies and departments under one roof. Today, the Sturdy Stone Centre, which is managed by the Saskatchewan Property Management Company, is known primarily as home to various public sector organizations: Mental Health and Addiction Services, Legal Aid, Central Services, the provincial Ministry of Justice and Labour, and the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board. An important component of the Sturdy Stone Centre is the artwork by Saskatchewan artists (a requirement right from the beginning of construction) that adorns different parts of the building. A limited competition was instituted and screened by representatives of the Saskatchewan Arts Board led by Jim

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Ellemers. Eventually, commissions were awarded to Bob Billyard (2nd floor ceramic murals), Vic Cicansky (lobby elevators; five murals), Lorraine Malach (main floor; giant mural) Jack Sures (west entrance mural), and Randy Woolsey and Greg Hardy (east entrance mural). Their names are etched on a plaque in the building lobby. The murals above the elevators showing farmers and shopping/commerce hint at the building’s prior function as a marketplace. The original directory of the Sturdy Stone Centre from 1979 includes the Department of Industry and Commerce, Saskatchewan Hospital Services Plan, Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, Department of Consumer Affairs and Highway Traffic Board. In the past, there was a confectionary on the ground floor in which the Farmers’ Market operated during the winter prior to getting its own building. For many years, the ground floor of the Sturdy Stone Centre was known as The Mall on 3rd Avenue. Tenants back in 1989 includes Co-op Drugs, Phase Two Photography, women’s wear boutique Sadies and the Dog ‘n’ Suds lounge. A little known fact is that the Sturdy Stone Centre was named in honour of John H. Sturdy and Arthur T. Stone, two distinguished members of the legislative assembly in Regina representing Saskatoon between 1944 and 1964.

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