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Get up to speed on concerts and festivals near and far, food trucks, cocktails and other cool stuff for the season. Details inside!
Ness Creek Music Festival near Big River, SK.
A RUNNER GIVES KIDS HOPE BY MOVING HIS FEET 07 JUST GRIN & BEAR IT: FASHION HELPS HER WEAR A BRAVE FACE 14 WE SAY PATIO, YOU SAY POTATO! FUN & FlIRTING UNDER THE SUN 28
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YOUR FESTIVAL, YOUR WAY
Breaking down summer 2017: big shows, tenting with the kids, street food, buskers, etc.
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A RUNNER, REDEEMED BY THE ROAD
(Sum Theatre)
Shoes given by a friend, paid forward to many Text by Erika Faith
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JAZZ FEST RISES TO A NEW LOW Big expecations for this Duluth, MN, band Text by Tyson McShane
WEARING MORE THAN HER PRIDE Modelling helps a young woman wear a brave face
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Text and photos by Aloys Fleischmann
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COOL AS A CUCUMBER: CRAFT COCKTAILS You’ll want to raise these glasses...and down them Photos by Amy Thorp What’s on the mind of Sum Theatre’s Joel Bernbaum this July? What lies ahead for the 5th anniversary of Theatre in the Park? And what’s with the beard anyway? Hint: try to imagine him wearing a lumber jacket. For more details, see p. 22.
WHAT TO PAIR WITH FRIED CHICKEN? Variety abounds: summertime food and wine pairings
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Corrections: In the Apr/May 2017 issue, we wrote the wrong opening times and ticket prices for Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club at the Park Town Hotel on p. 14 in our review. In that same issue, but on p. 24, we incorrectly listed Rachel Loewen-Walker of OUTSaskatoon as Rachel Neufeld, and mistakenly put PRIDE House instead of PRIDE Home. Finally, on p. 25 it should be noted that Jacqueline Woods is not pursuing a MA but rather a PhD in Aboriginal Economic Development. We regret these errors. Cover photo by Patricio del Rio Shot on location at the Ness Creek Music Festival. Official PotashCorp Fringe Festival program inside the centre spread.
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editor’s notes
The Season with a Fringe on Top
This issue of flow—our fifth year covering summer in the city (and elsewhere; see pp 8–12, 20–23)—has everything you need short of a winning lottery ticket to help you make the most of the little time we have to enjoy sun AND warm temperatures. This edition again includes the official program for the PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival (with mini Theatre Passport) in the centre spread of the magazine. For three years now, 25th Street Theatre has partnered with flow magazine to produce this must-have for fringe theatre fans. To me, the Fringe represents everything a summer festival can be; there’s just so much to do and see, and it’s brought to you by some of the best people you’re ever going to meet: Festival Director Bob Wyma, Volunteer Coordinator Rick Cranston, volunteer Melissa MacLeod et al. The Fringe has a physical aspect: you interact
with street performers or just walk around under the open sky on Broadway, which closes to vehicular traffic during the day. Now contrast that with the emotional response to sitting in intimate, dark spaces and laughing out loud or gasping along with a room full of likewise bedazzled spectators. And that’s to say nothing of the food trucks, including a new vegan/vegetarian one (p. 31). Theatre (not just music) is a big part of Saskatoon’s cultural life, and this year marks the fifth installment of Sum Theatre’s roving Theatre in the Park. Their 2017 production tells an old Syrian tale to honour the many new residents of Saskatoon who have fled that war-torn country. A bit longer in the tooth, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan enters its 33rd season. Look for flow on your seat at flow magazine night (July 12) and open it up to their ad on p. 25: one lucky member of the audience will find $100 in gift certificates to some great local restaurants tucked inside! If you haven’t started enjoying the summer, what are you waiting for? Breathe some fresh air, dip your feet in a lake or the river (p. 24), don’t sweat the bugs (we have something for them too; see p. 16), and don’t overdo the celebrations (even for Canada 150). As always, drink in moderation, plan a safe ride home from whichever festival or event you attend, and stop to smell the roses along the way between festival sites.
Paul Miazga Publisher and Editor paul@freshwestmedia.com
FreshWest Media Ltd. 220 20th Street West Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 0W9 flowmagazine.ca @flowzineSask info@freshwestmedia.com Published 6 times per year by FreshWest Media Ltd. Readership: 35,000 (estimated) in Saskatoon and area. Copyright (2017) by FreshWest Media Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed, written consent of the publisher. Publisher & Editor Paul Miazga Senior Art Director Zhanybek Nurgozhayev Map Designer Danna Contreras-Chapa Ad Designers Colleen Burrant, Danna Contreras, Crystal Klassen, Paul Miazga, Zhanybek Nurgozhayev Proofreader Olga Bondarenko Contributors Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz, Sarah Dorward, Erika Faith, Aloys Fleischmann, Garry Findlay, Susan Gallagher, HenryTye Glazebrook, Savannah Hagin, Tyson McShane, Paul Miazga Lead Photographer Patricio del Rio Contributing Photographers Aloys Fleischmann, Penny McKinlay, Paul Miazga, Lisa Patrick, Josh Schaefer, Dave Stobbe, Amy Thorp Printing TC Transcontinental Distribution FreshWest Media Ltd., Canada Post Corp.
FRESHWEST MEDIA LTD. President and Publisher Paul Miazga Project Consultants Michael Miazga (Nimble Storage), Tammy Pshebylo (The RitzCarlton Group), Terry Rock (Rock Strategy & Leadership), Jed Sunden (KP Media), Carmen Villadar (@digitalfemme) Advertising Inquiries Paul Miazga 306-261-0883 paul@freshwestmedia.com FreshWest Media Ltd. is proud to support Tourism Saskatoon, DTN YXE and other local business & tourism promotion agencies.
HenryTye Glazebrook
Sarah Dorward
Aloys Fleischmann
Henry doesn’t like waiting around for things, especially summer. He’s happiest in shirt-sleeve weather and never shies away from a beer on the patio, as long as you don’t talk to him about American politics or parking tickets.
With a BA in English Lit in the bag, Sarah has her sights set on a Master’s degree, so more reading, more papers, more deadlines, more of everything she’s come to know and love (and curse). But at least she knows a good patio when she sees one.
One of the city’s most underrated fashion photographers, Al always has time to put a shoot together in between his paying jobs just to play around with a new lightbox or lens. He’s a noted author and teacher too.
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the city Tarrant Cross Child (at middle, in blue) leads a group of students and teachers during a walk somewhere in northern Saskatchewan.
Text by Erika Faith (Courtesy photo)
Finding Redemption in Running (Shoes) Tarrant Cross Child hit rock bottom three years ago and woke up in a hospital following a suicide attempt, the culmination of over 10 years of depression and alcohol. Realizing he was still alive, he started to pray for help. A nurse walked in minutes later and told him about a 12-month faith-based rehabilitation program outside of Saskatoon. He took the information as a sign, and days later he walked in. Originally from the Blood (Kainai) First Nation in southern Alberta, Cross Child moved to Saskatoon in 1998. A novice runner, he soon met Brian Michasiw of Brainsport, and with minimal formal training, Cross Child surprised everyone (including himself) that same year by winning the Saskatchewan Marathon. “He was virtually unknown as a marathoner,” Michasiw says of Cross Child. “He was a walk-on and won it.” But success made Cross Child unsettled. Though he had a tiling business, loving wife and four children, his life began to spiral downward following the sudden deaths of his nephew and mother. In his first week of treatment, Tarrant began to run again. When Michasiw heard that he needed sneakers, he gave Tarrant his own gently used pair of running shoes. This was just the support Tarrant needed to keep going. Immediately upon graduating from his treatment program in 2015, Cross Child ran the Saskatchewan Marathon again in a time of 3:15, placing 13 out of 173. Since then he has been training with former nationally ranked marathoner Jason Warick and the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, and
has become actively involved in coaching others through the Brainsport Running Academy and the North American Indigenous Games. In 2016, Cross Child started ‘Child of the Cross Ministries’ through which he and his small team have offered half-day running clinics and community outreach activities in five northern Indigenous communities—Beauval, Sandy Beach, Cumberland House, Mistawasis and Hall Lake. At these clinics students receive gently-used sneakers collected by Brainsport. Cross Child and his team also provide 30-minute motivational presentations to schools across the province. In the past 15 months, they have reached more than 6,000 students. For young people in communities with high rates of depression and suicides, running can be a life-changing outlet for expending pent-up energy and adopting a health-positive lifestyle. Today, Tarrant is grateful to be alive. This once terribly shy man is now in-demand as an inspirational speaker, changing countless lives by sharing his story of how love, prayer and a pair of sneakers helped him turn his life around. Gently used sneakers of any size can be deposited in Brainsport bins around Saskatoon, including at their Broadway area store (616 10th St. E), at Bishop James Mahoney High School (231 Primrose Dr.), the Saskatoon Field House (2020 College Dr.), the U of S PAC (87 Campus Dr.) and the Shaw Centre (122 Bowlt Cres.) While some of the shoes are donated to people in need overseas, most are redistributed here in the city or in northern Saskatchewan communities.
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Faith Hill & Tim McGraw 7:30pm; tickets from $117.50 Essentially, these two are country music royalty and it just so happens they are celebrating 20 years of holy matrimony in 2017 with their massive Soul2Soul Tour. The duo’s latest single is the thoughful and soulful ballad “Speak to a Girl”, though they both had numerous hit songs (she: “Take Me as I Am”, “Breathe”; he: “Highway Don’t Care”, “Humble And Kind”) and albums galore as solo acts before they found love and started performing and touring together. It’s a great chance to see them in the flesh and sing along to all your favourites. Opening for them will be Midland. SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)
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Saskatchewan Rush 7:30pm; tickets from $30 Can you say “Three-peat”? Tickets to catch the 2-time NLL champs repeat as league champs this year will be hard to come by for the final match of the year to decide the title. It’s the warriors in green and black taking on the visiting Georgia Swarm. Come out to all the pre-game festivities at Shoeless Joes in Stonebridge (and other locations) and cheer the Rush on to victory! For ticketing and other information, visit saskrush.com. SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.)
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Don Giovanni
Evenings 7:30pm, Sat matinees 2pm; tickets from $50 The Saskatoon Opera Company will present Mozart’s 1787 masterpiece Don Giovanni in two acts as their marquee performance of the season. Baritone Ian MacNeil of Brockville, ON, will perform the lead role, while joining him on stage will be soprano Myriam Leblanc of Montreal playing Donna Anna. For full details, see saskatoonopera.ca. Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E)
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Festival of Saskatchewan
Activities from 9am; daily passes $10 (children under 2 free) “Building Bridges” is the theme this year, so bring the kids down to this celebration of silliness and wonder. Kinsmen Park N (p. 32; Map 2, A7)
Alejandro Jodorowsky Films 6:45pm; all 3 films $25 Three of this Chilean filmmaker’s best works (“Endless Poetry”, “The Dance of Reality”, “The Holy Mountain”) will be screened. Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W; roxytheatre.ca)
Loscil
8pm; tickets $18.50 Ethereal, ambient soundscapes by this Vancouver-based music producer. Accompanying visuals provided by Chad Munson and Lindsey Rewuski. A Broadway Theatre satellite event. The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.)
Darcy Oake
7:30pm; tickets from $37 Illusionist extraordinaire and a showstopper with whatever he’s playing with (pigeons, death-defying escapes, etc.), this Canadian whiz kid will wow you. TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)
Lars Callieou
7:30pm; tickets $10 Edmonton’s own comic talent has done his own CTV comedy special and continues to gain recognition for his silly stand up and slick delivery. Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclubyxe.ca)
LIVE MUSIC
*-denotes Jazz Fest show Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.
com). Shows at 10pm, cover $10 except as noted. June 2: Hollerado w/ Little Junior, Everett Bird June 3: Whale and the Wolf w/ League of Wolves, guests (8pm) June 4: TiP Poetry All Over the Floor book launch (8pm) June 8: The Flatliners w/ Dirty Nil, Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs (8pm) June 9: The Classy Chassys album release party w/ Ellen Froese June 10: Surfer Blood w/ Winter June 14: Tengger Cavalry w/ Felix Martin, Malphus June 22: Land of Talk w/ Half Waif June 23: The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer (10:30pm; cover $15)* June 24: Rev. Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys (10:30pm; $15)* June 30: Reuben and the Dark w/ Ponteix (10:30pm; $15)* July 1: Kay the Aquanaut & Factor Chandelier w/ Parab Poet and the Hip-Hop Hippies (10:30pm; $15)* July 26: Intervals w/ guests (9pm)
The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)
June 1: Raine Hamilton w/ In With the Old (8pm; tickets $20/members $15) June 2: Jack Semple & Dave Chobot (9pm; $28/$23) June 3: Heidi Munro w/ The RealGroovyBand (8pm; $27/$22) June 4: Tara Holloway & Sammi Morelli (7:30pm; $20/$15) June 6: JJ Guy & Gordon Stobbe (8pm; $23/$18) June 9: Theresa Sokyrka live album recording session (9pm; $28/$23) June 10: Stone Frigate Big Band feat. Robyn Knight (8pm; $25/$20) June 15: Tim Williams (8pm; $25/$20) June 16: Renee Rosnes & Neil Swainson (9pm; $40/$30) June 17: Kerry-Anne Kutz (8pm; $35/$25) June 18: Solstice Bruncheon (1pm; $44/$34) June 24: Kurt Rosenwinkel Caipi Band (9pm; $25)* June 25: Thor & Friends (8pm; $25)*
June 26: Donny McCaslin Group (8pm; $35)* June 27: Kenny Barron (8pm; $25)* June 28: Ingrid and Christine Jensen w/ Ben Monder (8pm; $30)* June 29: Jack Broadbent (8pm; $25)* Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca). Shows at 8pm except as noted. June 1: David James & Big River – A Tribute to Johnny Cash (tickets $50.50) June 3: Radio Music Hall Spring Show (7:30pm; $24.50) June 9: Louisiana Hayride Show (7:30pm; $46.50) June 10: O Canada presented by Whack Bam Thudd (7pm; ticket prices TBA) June 11: TiP Slam Poetry Finals (7:30pm; $18.50) June 15: The Comic Strippers ($45.50) June 23: ¡Cubanismo! w/ 3M2C ($60)* June 24: The Blind Boys of Alabama ($65)* June 25: Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra w/ Wycliffe Gordon ($55)* June 28: Tommy Emmanuel w/ Jack Broadbent ($55)* June 29: Igor Butman and the Moscow Jazz Orchestra ($55)* June 30: Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton (8pm; $65)* Capitol Music Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclub.ca). Shows at 10pm, cover $10 except as noted. June 1: Me The Guts w/ Dead End Drive In, The Greatest Sons et al (3pm) June 2, 4: Kay The Aquanaut & Factor Chandelier w/ Paranoid Castle et al June 4: Fake Shark w/ The Mordrakes, The Wolfe (midnight) June 8: Rebecca Lappa w/ Kristan Couture, Kirby Criddle (9pm) June 9: Kenny Wants to Rock (for Kids) w/ Underfire, ZipperFuel et al (8pm) June 10: BISON w/ Lavagoat (9pm; $15) June 16: Scenic Route To Alaska w/ Harrison Hall (10pm) June 17: Darcys w/ Mauno, Fake Diamonds (9pm) June 19: Heart Beach w/ Supermoon, The Sips (8pm) June 22: Louise Burns w/ Anna Haverstock (8pm)
June 24: Begonia w/ The Sunset Kids (10:30pm; $15)* June 25: The Dead South w/ In With the Old (10:30pm; $15)* June 28: Banda Magda w/ Flamenco Borealis (10:30pm; $15)* June 29: Desi Sub Culture w/ Hustle & Thrive (10:30pm; $15)* June 30: Dr. Don & The Black Mambas w/ Wilma Groenen Band (10:30pm; $15)* Cosmo Seniors’ Centre (614 11th St. E) June 24: Mono w/ guests (9:30pm; tickets $24.50) Dakota Dunes Casino (at Whitecap, SK; 20 min. S on Hwy 219; dakotadunescasino.com) June 9: DIVAS: Vegas meets Vaudeville (6:30pm; tickets $45) July 28: Burning Love! Rory Allen’s Tribute to Elvis (6:30pm; $45) O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrianseventcentre.ca) June 9: Waves DJ Night (9pm; tickets $20) The Refinery (609 Dufferin Ave.) June 10: Loscil (8pm; tickets $18.50) Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E) June 3–4: The Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes (7:30pm; tickets $30) July 2–8: Annie directed by Martin Charnin (7:30pm; from $40) TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca). All shows 7:30pm except as noted. June 18: La Danse (7:30pm; tickets from $21.50) Underground Café (430 20th St. W; on Facebook). All shows 8:30pm; cover $10 except as noted. June 9: Carter Felker w/ Kasia Thorlakson Vangelis Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.; on Facebook). All shows 10pm, cover $10 except as noted. June 3: Apollo Suns w/ Ellen Froese, Hollow Oax June 8: Owners w/ The Sips June 16: Caves w/ Twin Voices, J Blissette et al June 24: Doom Squad – The LSD Tour (8pm; ticket prices TBA) Village Guitars (432 20th St. W; villageguitars.ca) Apr. 15: Lion Bear Fox (8pm; $21.50)
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July events July02–09
OTHER THEATRE
The Barn Playhouse (15 min. N on Hwy 12)
Spamalot
evenings 8pm, Sun 2pm matinees; tickets $40 A loving spoof of the classic English comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, this Tony Award-winning show is at its irreverent best in this send-up of the Arthurian legend. Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in their sacred quest but features a bevy of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (cancelled due to health and safety), not to mention cows, killer rabbits and the scornful French. Fantastic tunes more magical than Camelot itself, such as “He Is Not Dead Yet”, “Knights of the Round Table”, “Find Your Grail” and “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.” For all other information, check out saskatoonsummerplayers.ca. Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E)
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The Little Mermaid 3pm, 7pm; tickets from $30 In just 90 minutes (with 10-min. intermission) your whole family gets to experience ‘’The Little Mermaid’’ in this amazing and colorful musical. Get ready to sing along and dance to the exotic new rhythms of the sea! The show features 10 unforgettable characters, many songs as well as numerous decor and costume changes in order to keep young and old surprised and tapping their toes all the way through. Recommended for kids up to 10 years of age. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broadwaytheatre.ca)
July23 Ed Sheeran
7:30pm; sold out The English crooner’s show might have sold out in a flash, but there’s always kijiji.ca to see if scalpers will forego the occasion and let you attend instead. SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)
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June 21–July 2: Jake & the Kid (7:30pm; tickets $24). The cast perform W.O. Mitchell’s classic tale from the 1940s about Jake (the hired help), the 12-year-old Kid and the wind-swept prairie town of Crocus. Remai Arts Centre (100 Spadina Cres. E; persephonetheatre.org). June 21–25: A Soldier’s War (various showtimes; $20). Follow along as five Canadian soldiers in WW2 go from basic training to the battlefield then home again. July 2–8: Annie (7:30pm; from $40). The Saskatoon Summer Players bring to life little orphan and big Daddy Warbucks in Depression-era New York City. July 15–16: Confessions of a Dancer (Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $30). DancEgypt lets audiences in on some not-so-little secrets as to what really goes on backstage!
Houghton Boston Tennis Classic
matches daily from 9am; free entry Milos Raonic once played this tournament, a $25,000 Futures Level pro men’s event sanctioned by the ITF and authorized by Tennis Canada. Riverside Badminton & Tennis Club (645 Spadina Cres. W)
SIANspheric w/ guests
8pm; tickets $15 Atmospheric space rock from these Hamilton legends. Opening this triple-threat playbill will be Saskatoon’s very own Radiation Flowers and Slow Down Molasses. Vangelis Tavern (801 Broadway Ave.)
Taste of Saskatchewan
Daily from 11am; food tickets $2.50 In all, 30 different restaurants descend on the downtown bringing their signature tastes and some surprises to this food-lovers event, complete with a live music lineup. Kiwanis Park (p. 32; Map 2, E6)
Bob Dylan
8pm; tickets from $47.50 The old folk music balladeer with awards and accolades galore continues to make music and roll over on tour, making yet another stop here, this time at the city’s biggest venue. SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.)
One Take Super 8
7pm; tickets $8 It sounds simple: make a 10-minute movie with one take on Super-8 film. You’d be surprised at some of the magic (and mayhem) that local filmmakers are capable of! Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. W)
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music&arts Under the Radar:
Jazz Fest Brings Legendary Low, Proto-Punk Rock (Google images)
Jun23 Text by Tyson McShane
Low
9pm; tickets $25 Since their founding in Duluth, MN, in 1993, Low have become underground legends for their minimalist, ethereal soundscapes and gorgeous harmonies. They’ve been raved about by (and toured with) the likes of Radiohead, Nick Cave, Wilco and Mogwai, so it’s a rare treat to have them play a tiny, intimate venue such as The Bassment. The Bassment (204 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)
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DIY Decor to Honour a VIP Choose to celebrate in style by taking just a few minutes to create some of the decorations yourself Text by Susan Gallagher Hooray! It’s here: the season where the temperatures are rising, the school year is coming to an end, the festivals are planned and our city is ready to celebrate. Summer is “the” time for celebrations. A show of hands: how many of you have a wedding to attend or know someone who is graduating, retiring or having a baby this summer? Perhaps you are the one hosting a shower or BBQ for someone special. There’s nothing I love more than getting together to share in these happy milestones with family and friends. Whether it’s a casual patio gathering or a more elaborate affair, there are so many ways to make it special and capture the personality of the guest of honour. I’ve heard it said that “Every great occasion begins with paper.” Hallelujah—you’re preaching to the choir! I love paper! [Goes out to the mailbox to see if any of this sweet happy mail has arrived.] Paper can be used for more than the invitation too. Making some of the design elements and decorations for a celebration yourself creates a one-of-a-kind event that reflects your feelings towards the person you are fêting.
Here are a few ideas to inspire your own DIY adventure: • Crepe paper flowers can be used to decorate the food table, walls, ceiling...you get the picture. They add a nice touch as a wedding rehearsal bouquet as well. They look so realistic and can be enjoyed long after the party. • Origami is a fun way to make cute shapes or animals that can be used for décor. You could also make your own favour boxes or bowls to match any theme. • For larger wall décor, paper stars or rosettes are fun and very easy to make. • And let’s not forget garlands, streamers and paper chains. The possibilities are endless. Check out our blog to find links to some of these ideas and a few others. In the meantime, I’ve got to run: the mailman just showed up! 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
Simply Saucer w/ The Garrys
In addition to the above, make sure to check the Jazz fest schedule (saskjazz.com) for the Hailu Mergia trio (synth-based Ethiopian jazz), Les Filles de Illgahdad (hypnotic, Tuareg folk music from the Sahara Desert), and Thor & Friends (think Steve Reich blended with contemporary classical from a member of noise-rock legends Swans). Tyson McShane has toured across Canada, the US, UK and Europe, and released four albums with his band Slow Down Molasses. He also cocurated MoSoFest from 2012 to 2016, presenting some of the most exciting new music from across North America, next to Saskatoon’s finest bands. @TysonMcShane @SlowdownMolasse
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11pm; tickets $15 Forty-one years after making their live debut in Hamilton, Canada’s proto-punk originator’s make their Saskatoon debut. Simply Saucer briefly existed as a cult phenomenon that melted every mind that took them in, melding Velvet Undergroundesque minimalism with Stooges-esque power and the psychedelia of Pink Floyd. After years of obscurity, fans—including Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore (who claims them as an influence)—have helped drag them into the spotlight and onstage once again. Amigo’s (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com)
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Feeling Proud despite Pain and Prejudice When Lindsay Kozlowski-Dallyn hits the runway, audiences see a confident, poised model. The truth is that behind her smile she hides chronic pain and many scars that have left her down at times—but not out.
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Text and photos by Aloys Fleischmann Wardrobe/Styling by Lindsay Kozlowski-Dallyn and Amanda Brown Makeup by Amanda Brown (Scarlett Dahlia Make-up Artistry) Hair by Rochelle Haubrich (Rock Paper Scissors Salon) Models: Lindsay Kozlowski-Dallyn, Kiarra Rabbitskin (nurse on left) and Leanne Paul (nurse on right)
She’s a former New York model, college athlete and graduate of the University of Saskatchewan (BComm, with Distinction). But when the show is over for Lindsay Kozlowski-Dallyn and the audience has gone, she is often bent over a toilet throwing up owing to the chronic pain syndrome (CPS, or CRPS) she has lived with for a decade now.
exhaustion and nausea. The future isn’t rosy, but Lindsay stands ready to meet her challenges head-on. “Modelling connects me to my former self and gives me a creative, social outlet,” she says during a photo shoot in Miywasin Studio in downtown Saskatoon. “Modelling and occasional exercise are the only activities pain hasn’t stolen from me.”
For Lindsay and others who suffer from CPS, nausea can strike even on days when she’s not stressed and otherwise feeling fine. On days of added stress from travelling and being on her feet for long stretches—such as modeling—CPS pushes her body to the breaking point, but not her spirit.
Multiple surgeries and the scarring they have created add an additional obstacle to Lindsay’s already difficult life. It’s a prejudice commonly faced by women who suffer chronic pain and whose bodies are disfigured in some way. As Dr. Gavin Van de Venter says, “Lindsay sits and struggles at At the age of 12, Lindsay underhome, then she has a moment where she actually has a chance to go out went brain surgery for epilepsy. This helped deal with the seizures she was and enjoy something and people point fingers at her. Nobody would having, but at 18 she began to feel ever consider the same reaction with constant pain; three years later the somebody obviously suffering from diagnosis came back: fibromyalgia. Then at age 25, agony erupted in her cancer. It’s very hurtful to the person back, triggering a downward spiral for and their family.” her health and turning her life upside Lindsay is undaunted and wants down. Lindsay has required four to show the world that nothing can operations to relieve the symptoms of stop her. spinal degeneration and associated “Through this shoot and article, I scarring; she faces a fifth such surgery am hoping people will learn not to later this year. judge a book by its cover,” she says. At 36, she is unable to work “Not everyone with chronic pain is because of her constant state of pain, elderly and limps.”
About the Clothing, Accessories and Staging for the Shoot The earrings, necklace and purse together have 32 staples incorporated into them to symbolize the 32 staples that Lindsay had in her skull and scalp after her first brain surgery at the age of 12. The necklace (above right) itself contains titanium bolts and stabilizers removed from Lindsay’s spine after her fourth spinal surgery. In the shoot, the nurses symbolize the unseen, ongoing medical care Lindsay requires, while the corset symbolizes the brace she had to wear after surgery to
fuse her vertebrae together. It was directsourced from the manufacturer by Sexy N’ Sassy Boutique [no longer open], one of Lindsay’s first clients when she returned to modelling. The red satin dress references Canadian Blood Services. The purse (at right) has a black leather front with tassels, while the back has been fashioned from a catheter bag to symbolize Lindsay’s first spinal operation and the loss of sensation in her lower abdominal cavity. All jewellery and accessories were designed and made by Laurel M Davies.
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health&beauty Whether you plan to take in a night at Jazz Fest or spend a weekend in the Boreal Forest during Ness Creek, be prepared for all the fun that lies ahead. We checked in with a few local shops to find the latest in local must-haves for all the fabulous festival frivolity.
Talk about Hot! Local Must-haves for Summer in the City
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SWEET SHADES THAT GIVE BACK Kuma Sunglasses, based in Vancouver, makes stylish yet sustainable eyewear. The temples are handcrafted from bamboo, the designs are fresh and they offer 100 percent UVA/UVB protection. kumasunglasses.com Featured: The Olive (~$40) Available at: Alchemy Clothing*Salon*Tattoo*Piercing, Crushed Accessories, The Better Good, Outter Limits Waskesiu Lake
GOT IT IN THE BAG The perfect festival bag needs to be big—but not too big, fabulous but comfortable, spacious without being too heavy. Luckily, we found it: The SheNative Gatherer Bucket Bag has ample room for all your necessities, the drawstring closure keeps contents safe, and the 100-percent cow leather exterior means it will last for years and years to come. shenative.com Featured: Cognac (~$315) Available at: SheNative
BUGGING OUT Don’t let the bugs get you down this summer! Locally made Red Head Aromatherapy Bugger Off and Tick’d Off insect repellents will get you through the swarms of creepy crawlies unscathed and worry-free: both are made from essential oils and natural ingredients (so, no harsh chemicals for the win!). squareup.com/store/red-head-aromatherapy; naturalredessentials.com Featured: Red Head Aromatherapy Bugger Off spray ($29) Tick’d Off spray ($15) Available at: Alchemy Clothing*Salon*Tattoo*Piercing, The OOTO Shop
BEER SOAP SUDS Will your festival experience include camping? The 3-in-1 Wood’s Body Goods’ Paddock Wood Beer Soap can be used for cleansing and shaving, plus it helps moisturize the skin. It’s all-natural too, meaning it’s safe for use in a pond, lake or puddle! woodsbodygoods.com Featured: Light Brew (~$12) Available at: The Better Good, Green Tree Beauty, SaskMade Marketplace FORGET-ME-NOT FLANNEL Any Saskatchewan flannel connoisseur with tell you all flannels are definitely not equal. The 22fresh Tanner Flannel reigns supreme as the best flannel to keep you warm during any outdoor concert. Each piece features 100 percent cotton, plus elastic wrist cuffs and side seam slits. The flannel also comes with a reminder to plan a safe ride home during the holiday season. Its namesake, Tanner Kaufmann, a husband and father of two, was killed last September by an alleged drunk driver. Regina-based 22Fresh designed the shirt in his honour and have contributed to the Parks and Kolt Kaufmann Fund set up to help support his two young children. Featured: Tanner Flannel (~$95) Available at: 22fresh.com
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ALL THAT GLITTERS Face and body glitter is a festival essential for some. Glitterevolution glitter is plant-based (not plastic) and therefore biodegradable, so glitter yourself to your heart’s content, guilt-free! Featured: Glitter ($16)Cardinal-Schultz Text by Jennilee Available Beauty (greenPhotoat:byGreen CoryTree Morhart treebeauty.com) Hair by Sara Whyte (Alchemy Clo
thing*Salon*Tattoos*Piercing) Make-up by Vamp Make-up Model: Melissa S.
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On Mallory: Mauritius Washed Lambskin Jacket, Foxy Plaid Shirt, DL Premium Jeans, Brave Double Buckle Belt, Marilo Colors Shoes; on Chady: Mauritius Hero’s Lambskin Jacket, J Lindeberg Linen T-shirt, Kollect Stretch Jean, Kenneth Cole Nubuck Boots; on Mike: Bikkemberg 4 Wave Stretch Blazer, TXT Optic T-shirt, Buffalo White Motocross Jean,
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Hugo Boss Trainer; on Sarah: Lady Dutch 3-D Stretch Blazer, Kärv Jersey Dress, Django and Juliette Shoes. Mallory’s makeup by Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz (Alchemy Clothing*Salon* Tattoo*Piercing); Sarah’s makeup by Merle Norman Cosmetics; Chady’s beard grooming by Ethos SalonSpa Barber. Locations: Area Lifestyle and Melody Bar, DTN YXE.
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YOUR FESTIVAL YOUR WAY Text by HenryTye Glazebrook and Paul Miazga
Summertime should give us all the reason we need to go outside, revel in temperatures above the freezing mark and remember how people look like without their parkas on. In case that’s not enough to convince you, read on to find out how we make fun in the sun around here. (Tourism Saskatoon)
PRIDE WEEK
June 9–25; various ticketed and free events saskatoonpride.ca Come out and show your true colours! This year’s events (hosted by the Saskatoon Diversity Network) actually span nearly three weeks. The biggest and most obvious event remains the Global PRIDE March (June 24; starts at noon near the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market). That said, there’s literally something for everyone this year, even if you aren’t LGBTQ. PRIDE 2017 has stuff for Drag Queens (June 10, 2pm; Frances Morrison Library), film buffs (June 14, 7pm; The Roxy Theatre), fashionistas (June 16, 7pm; Hilton Garden Inn), gamers (June 20, 6pm; Bartari and Mana Bar), seniors (June 23, 10am; OUTSaskatoon) and even the spiritual (June 24, 10am; Kiwanis Park North). For a full list, plus ticketing and other info, check out the festival website.
WARMAN DIAMOND RODEO June 9–11; various ticketed events warman.ca It’s the 25th jubilee of the closest rodeo to the city. Get your jeans and ‘kickers on and catch saddle bronc riding, a heavy horse pull competition, barrel racing and more. And don’t miss the Saturday Cabaret (9pm) so you can two-step til the cows come home.
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SASKTEL JAZZ FESTIVAL June 23–July02; various ticketed and free events saskjazz.com
For many Saskatonians, the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is the city’s premier summer attraction. The TD Mainstage along the river in the historic Delta Bessborough Gardens routinely draws big-name acts from all musical genres—and this year is no exception. A wide variety of marquee performers brings a little something for everyone, including the inimitable Serena Ryder (June 24), reggae royalty in Ziggy Marley (June 28), returning favourite Michael Franti (June 29), who headlines once again a free lunch-hour Yoga Jam earlier that day with One Yoga’s Ryan Leier, legendary hip-hop artist Talib Kweli (July 1), while opening for him will be local hip-hop artists Parab Poet and the Hip Hop Hippies). So many other smaller shows in venues citywide besides! If you prefer song and dance with a distinct retro flair, you’ll delight in the festival’s annual free film screening (June 26), which this year features iconic sock hop classic Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. The main stage brings with it big crowds, but it also heralds a sprawling collection of accompanying shows scattered at venues all across the city. Festival attendees will want to keep an eye on partnering stages Amigo’s Cantina, the Broadway Theatre, The Bassment, Capitol Music Club and a host of others. Expect a rotating catalogue of musicians performing in a diverse mix of genres at every venue. These satellite stages are where true jazz fans will find more brass, tickled keys and improvised styles. Skint for cash? There’s just as much to enjoy at the festival’s various traditional free stages, namely the PotashCorp Free Stage, this year located north of the Bes due to bridge construction near its usual location in Friendship Park. It’s a great place for the kids and to enjoy bites to eat from a variety of concessions. The 2017 free stage lineup includes the upbeat tempo of the Stone Frigate Big Band, the world fusion stylings of Delhi 2 Dublin, and the Karpinka Brothers, Saskatoon’s favourite sibling folk duo.
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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY
June 21; the public is encouraged to attend otc.ca/attend_an_event/event_detail/national_aboriginal_day_saskatoon.html In the spirit of and following on the recommendations of the National Truth & Reconciliation Commission Report, be mindful and join with Saskatonians of all political stripes by taking part in the Walk for Reconciliation. Starting from and returning to Victoria Park, this act of unity and respect led by elders and residential school abuse survivors will follow along the river to Friendship Park (marshalling starts at 9:30am) and back. Join in fellowship, sweat lodge ceremonies and other expressions of Aboriginal and Metis culture. The collective hope of more than 60 local groups and organizations working with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner is that the walk, on Treaty 6 land, will act as the first steps in fully implementing the TRC report and undoing more than a century of colonialism.
CANADA 150 July 1; free admission optimistcanadadaysaskatoon.com Canada is celebrating 150 years since Confederation and as always the city celebrates the country’s birthday In Diefenbaker Park. An all-day affair, Canada 150, kicks off with a pancake breakfast followed by a ceremonial cake-cutting (10am), while Jess Moskaluke and other performers will take to the Bull Main Stage from 11am onwards. There will be food trucks, souvenir stalls, face painting, a Beer Gardens (11am-11pm) and, of course, the fireworks (~10:30pm).
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feature SHAKESPEARE ON THE SASKATCHEWAN July 5–August 20; tickets from $21; shakespeareonthesask.com On a quiet summer night in Saskatoon, few things are more appealing than a stroll by the river and an evening with Shakespeare. The Bard’s world-renowned plays are a staple of Saskatoon’s summer event season, with Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan returning every year since 1985 with fresh takes on two classics—one comedy and one drama—a series of community-minded events, plus food and drink. This year’s main stage attractions will feature the pairing of Twelfth Night and Richard III. The former, directed by Will Brooks, is a love triangle contorted into absurdity by miscommunication, cross-dressing and mistaken identity—a sure hit for those who prefer their theatre light and witty. Richard III, helmed by Skye Brandon, offers a more suspenseful option in its tale of villainy, corruption and the unbridled desire for power. If you prefer your entertainment with political intrigue and backstabbing up to the hilt, then this play will appease your appetite for power and perfidy. Though widely known for its main stage productions, the company hosts a selection of ancillary events too. The community stage, whether bands, spoken word poets, Irish dancers or something else, offers free shows for all—you don’t have to pay for a ticketed performance to enjoy the entertainment. For those eager to get their hands dirty eating, drinking and being merry, Medieval Feasts (July 9 & 16) offer bounty befitting of even the most high fantasy entertainment. Just remember to hoist a pint from Sir Toby’s Tavern with your grub.
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THEATRE IN THE PARK July 3–28; open to the public; sumtheatre.org Sum Theatre and founder Joel Bernbaum make a splash for their fifth jubilee as they celebrate by providing two free summer plays. The city’s summer tradition of gathering in local parks to watch live, professional theatre for children and adults continues with an original adaptation of a Syrian folk tale. In The Woodcutter and the Lion, a severe drought forces a Woodcutter to travel to the only place where there is still wood to cut: an island where a dangerous Lion lives. It’s a heartwarming story about friendship and understanding. And for the first time ever, audiences will have the opportunity to take in live theatre in a swimming pool! Theatre in the Pool marks Canada’s 150th over July 19–21 at George Ward Pool (1915 5th St. E). Come for a free swim and watch a play from the water’s edge! (Patricio del Rio)
FESTIVAL FÊTE FRANSASKOISE July 7–9; festival passes $75 (incl. park entry fee; $5 camping fee/night extra); fetefransaskoise.wordpress.com
NESS CREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL July 13-16; festival passes $160; nesscreekmusicsociety.com
Dubbed the Woodstock of the Backwoods, Ness Creek is more than just a music lineup or a campsite. It’s an experience shared by people young and old. It’s a community too in the sense that what really motivates people to go year-in, year-out is volunteering in the community or meeting up with close friends and people you met the year before. It’s part summer camp, part eco-retreat and part music jam. For 2017, headliners will be Alex Cuba, East Coast Celtic band Coig, C.R. Avery and his blues harp, blues guitarist Cecile Doo Kingue and many other up-and-coming local artists, among them Anna Haverstock, Black Vienna, Bombargo, Denise Valle and Crooked Creek.
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The only bilingual festival in the province, this event shows Saskatchewan’s francophone community to be inclusive, supporters of the arts, and a welcome part of the province’s diverse cultural heritage. Set at Pike Lake Provincial Park, FFF is a backto-basics, family-friendly weekend with only tenting allowed. It’s about closeness with the family, with heaps of children’s activities, opportunities to indulge your creative self, and distinctly francophone music.
POTASHCORP FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL
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See the official PotashCorp Fringe Theatre Festival program in the centre insert of this magazine for show descriptions, the schedule for all ticketed shows and your Theatre Passport. Aug. 3-12; tickets $15; potashcorpfringe.ca There’s nothing in Saskatoon’s bevy of summer festivals quite like the annual Fringe. The 10-day event, part of the Canadian fringe theatre tour always straddles the August long weekend and hosts fresh-faced performers and artists from across the globe, plus local talents also eager to shine. Scattered among a half-dozen venues will be Vaudeville theatre, traditional storytelling, offbeat comedy and kids’ shows. Outside on the street, run the gamut of food trucks galore and professional street performers looking to earn applause—and money for the plane ride home. Get to Broadway hassle-free by taking your bike (as at many summer festivals in Saskatoon, Saskatoon Cycles will provide a free bicycle valet out front of Victoria School) or take the bus: wear any Fringe button from years past for a free trip to the festivities. With a good part of Broadway Avenue closed to vehicles at nighttime during the festival, leave the car at home. Which shows to see? Catch the hugely popular Preview Night at the Broadway Theatre (Aug. 2) for a 2-minute preview of all 34 Fringe shows. Also: have your Theatre Passport stamped at three shows to enter prize draws on the festival website!
REGINA FOLK FEST August 10–13; festival passes from $115; reginafolkfest.com Dollar-for-dollar the best value-for-money as music festivals go, RFF puts together three solid days of music, music, music in the heart of downtown Regina—a place that feels tailor-made for the event. RFF gets audience participation right and keeps the lineups fresh with world beat, country, bluegrass and trip-hop mixed with pop, rock and more mainstream sounds. The main stage starts nightly from 6pm and this year brings lots of lady folk to the Queen City: Coeur de Pirate and Lights (Aug. 11); Begonia and Tegan & Sarah (Aug. 12); and, Natalie MacMaster and Buffy Sainte-Marie (Aug. 13). Free events go daily from noon in Victoria Park.
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August 17–19; Thu, Fri 5pm–midnight, Sat 3pm–midnight; festival passports $16 (12 & under free); saskatoonfolkfest.com
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For Folkfest’s 38th anniversary, organizers have brought together 19 of this year’s 23 pavillions, turning Prairieland Park into one visa-free travel zone for three days. The expanded and centralized Global Village will house all but the German, Indian, Norwegian and Irish pavillions, which return to familiar locations elsewhere in the city. Venture inside Prairieland for the sprawling Caribbean, Filipino, Greek, Scottish and Karpaty Ukrainian spectacles, or amble about outside, hopping from country to country and in the fresh evening air. As always: use your passport for unlimited entry into all pavillions for Folkfest 2017 and unlimited shuttle bus service between pavillions for all three days. Get it stamped upon entry into each one, and learn a bit about the culture, language and history of the dozens of ethnic groups that have helped shape Saskatoon. The big changes are meant to symbolize togetherness and multiculturalism as part of Canada 150. Significantly, the Aboriginal and Metis pavillion comes to Prairieland for the first time. It’s an acknowledgement that all festival pavillions are located on Treaty 6 territory. That said, enjoy everything in moderation (except the smiles and fun), bring extra pocket money to avoid the ATM lineups, and be sure to catch some of the live ethnic dances!
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Downward Dog, Along the River & Into the Sky Some ideas to fill the time between festivals Text by Paul Miazga
YOGA IN THE PARK The Better Good on Broadway offers free yoga led by One Yoga at 10am every Sunday in Rotary Park (p. 32; Map 3, B1) along the South Saskatchewan River. Bring your own mat and clear your mind for an hour; that’s all it takes! It’s a great way to meet new people and for weekend warriors to go into Warrior 1 knowing they aren’t the only one feeling the burn. And bring the dog along: downward dog is truly for everyone! (thebettergood.com/freeyoga) (The Better Good)
STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING Stand Up Paddleboarding isn’t as difficult as it looks. Seriously. Just ask the gang at Escape Sports, which offers lessons to beginners every Monday and Wednesday from 6–7:30pm at the Briarwood Pond off Boychuk Drive (p. 32; Map 1, K12). The $65 lesson fee includes all the gear you’ll need to get you out and up on the water in no time flat. (escapesports.ca/suplessons)
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The City of Saskatoon has public barbecue pits all over the city to allow anyone to grill up a storm or simply to roast marshmallows (Alright, who’s ready for another Smore?). You’ll find them in a multitude of parks, though the best ones (and therefore those most frequently in use) are in Rotary Park, Kiwanis Park, Gabriel Dumont Park and Meewasin Park North. For rules and regulations governing their use, visit saskatoon.ca.
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BARBECUE AROUND TOWN
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HIT THE BEACH!
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In and around the city are several quality beach areas with powder-fine sand, though all are at the mercy of the river’s shifting currents and water flows, which makes now a good time to remind readers that city bylaws do not permit anyone to swim in the river. So, whether heading to Poplar Bluffs (5 min. S on Valley Road), Bareass Beach (10 min. S on Valley Road), Cranberry Flats (10 min. S on Hwy 219) or one of the two prominent sandbars in the city proper, such as along Spadina Crescent East in the north end (pictured above), use them at your own risk and leave no trace after you leave: no one wants to frequent a beach that you and your friends turned into a dump.
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• Tickets are $14 to $37 with various discounts available for families and large groups • Tickets are on sale now for all shows at Ticketmaster.ca or by calling our on-site box office at 306-652-9100 (opens June 14) • Enjoy free live music at Centennial 360 Community Stage & Happy Hour 5-7:30pm at Sir Toby’s Tavern • More info at shakespearesask.com
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Drinks, Anyone? Summertime is a good time to sip a tasty summer bevvie and keep the heat at bay. Slice of cucumber, anyone? Photos by Amy Thorp
The Cucumber Cooler and Coconut Creamsicle at Leyda’s Restaurant are just two of the many good reasons to raise a glass this summer.
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Specializing in lunches & treats for the gluten-free, the vegetarian & the vegan Soups, sandwiches, desserts & baked goods made from the freshest of ingredients
Famoso is a neighbourhood pizzeria where you’ll find a fun and vibrant atmosphere any day of the week. Enjoy our hand-tossed dough, fresh fior-di-latte mozzarella, tomatoes straight from Italy, and that perfectly blistered crust, paired with our specially selected list of wine, craft beer and signature cocktails.
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Patio Party? It’s On! Text by Sarah Dorward Photo by Amy Thorp
With unexpected flavours such as a black garlic aioli or the mango ceviché, the Vista Lounge menu renders a unique tapas experience that fits perfectly with the lounge’s airy, inviting atmosphere.
A waitress chats with patrons at the Crazy Cactus rooftop deck downtown. Whether for beer, sangria or a cocktail, to catch up with friends or flirt with other singles, Saskatoon is not shy of open-air places to check things out. The trick is to know not just where to go, but why.
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Even with the non-stop traffic close by, “the strip” has some great spots to enjoy casual drinks or shared nibbles with friends or the beach volleyball crowd. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria (offers ample couches and cosy spaces, Bocce ball as a distraction for players young and old, plus sips such as the bold and fruity Red Wine Sangria, which goes great with the generously sized Mediterranean Flatbread. Also on 8th Street: Saboroso, Moxie’s, Original Joe’s, Twisted Tartan, Milestones, the Keg.
The City Centre
The leafy city centre naturally boasts an array of busy and buzzing patios worth frequenting. The brand-new rooftop deck at the Crazy Cactus holds a lot of people without feeling packed and offers nice views of the city. It’s let-yourhair-down casual, which makes sense with their signature drinks: the Chica (a full Radler and one shot of gin), which is a gentler alternative to the iconic Gringo (pint of beer with lime and one shot of tequila), and a substantial appetizer list, including their delicious antijitos. Also downtown: O’Shea’s, Winston’s, Cactus Club Café, Flint Saloon, Fionn MacCool’s, Cut Casual Steak & Tap, The James Hotel Lobby Bar,
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Metric Garden Lounge at the Delta Bessborough, Hudson’s, Cathedral Social Hall, Earl’s.
Broadway district The patios on Broadway, namely the Nino’s Beer Gardens and the rooftop at the Yard & Flagon, are summer staples of the local social scene, but here’s a special shout-out to Una Pizza + Wine for their cute, heated patio and its huge flirt factor. They also have a stellar White Wine Sangria (it’s peachy and sweet), which goes well with the oven-fresh pizzas. Also delightful: the ricotta with truffle oil and fresh pepper. This patio is one of the best new places to hit this summer. Also in Broadway district: Amigo’s Cantina, The Burning Beard, Calories Café, Nosh Eatery & Tap, the Yard & Flagon, Nino’s, The Hose, Las Palapas.
Riversdale
Even in such a small geographic area, Riversdale boasts a number of patios, rooftops and decks worth getting to know this summer. Two just a stone’s throw from each other are Mardi Gras Grill, with its hidden, almost private deck, and Leyda’s Restaurant, which has fresh herbs, edible flowers and strawberries growing here and there. Target Mardi Gras for their great Strawberry Bourbon Daiquiri and Crawfish Croquettes to share during Happy Hour on a Friday. At Leyda’s, their cocktails, such as the Cucumber Cooler with LB Distiller’s Gambit gin, and their freshly caught seafood, can surely help you unwind. Also in Riversdale: Vista Lounge/Drift Sidewalk Café, The Hollows.
CAFÉS & DINERS City Perks 801 7th Ave. N, 627 Brand Court;
cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit, great coffee and a fine weekend brunch. Open Mon–Fri 7am–10pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ Citizen Café & Bakery 18 23rd St. E; citizencafeandbakery.ca. Sandwiches, soups and hot bevvies named for revolutionaries. Open Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. $$ Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W, 210 Ave. P S; collectivecoffee.com. It’s where to get coffee (and now breakfast and lunch to go) in Riversdale. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $ d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. E; on Facebook. A sublime hideaway off Broadway with cozy nooks and delicious, fresh food. Open daily 8am–10pm. $ Drift Sidewalk Café 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This creperie is airy, sunny and always buzzing with energy. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $$ Earth Bound Bakery & Deli 220-1820 8th St. E. A wholly organic bakery serving memorable sammys and soups. Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm. $$ Honey Bun Café 167A 2nd Ave. S; honeybun.ca. One of the downtown’s best and quickest lunch spots. Open Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 9am–4pm. $ Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B S; thelittlebird.ca. Croissants, macrons and other French pastries, plus High Tea that is the toast of the city. Daily lunch options too. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Living Sky Café 950 Spadina Cres. E; mwlfoods. ca. In the Civic Conservatory, serving coffees, teas, other beverages and lunch. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4:30pm. $ Museo Coffee 730A Broadway Ave.; museocoffee. com. European feel, plus lots of baked goodies. Open Mon–Sat 8am–5:30pm, Sun noon–5pm. $ Mystic Java 128 4th Ave. S; 303 Pacific Ave., +1; mysticjavasaskatoon.com. Inviting spaces serving coffees, loose-leaf teas, desserts and nibbles. Open Mon–Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–6pm. $ Park Café 512 20th St. W; parkcafe.ca. A fan favourite in Riversdale, this classic diner serves up daily specials, dessert and bottomless coffee. Open daily 8am–4pm. $ Poached Breakfast Bistro 259 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook. Tempting breakfast/brunch options in this slim, tastefully decorated space. Open daily 8am–2pm. $$ Underground Café 430 20th St. W; undergroundcafe430.ca. Grilled panini, the dreamy Etta James latte and live bluegrass Fridays at 7pm. Open Mon–Thu 7:30am– 6pm, Fri 7:30am–midnight, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm. $
VEGETARIAN Karma Conscious Café & Eatery 2-157 2nd Ave.
N; thekarmacafe.ca. A downtown delight serving lattes to go, lunch and now supper. The cuisine fuses Mediterranean, Indian and other influences. Open Mon– Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm. $$ Nosh Eatery & Tap 820 Broadway Ave.; nosheateryandtap.com. Artful vegetarian meals that are tasty and yet satisfy one’s daily nutritional needs. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–11pm. $$ Thrive Juice Bar 137 20th St. W; thrivejuiceco.com. Fresh, organic, cold-pressed juices, super-food smoothies, salads and more. Open Mon–Tue 8am–6pm, Wed–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$
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What to Pair with K-Fry & Beyond Summer means a more diverse diet, abundant choice of foods, and more opportunities to think outside the box with respect to matching “weight” and getting the most out of your wine choices Text by Garry Findlay
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With summer now upon us, the diversity in the food we consume seems endless. The countless barbecues, picnics, social events with friends and family, anniversaries, weddings and so on, make for a potpourri of culinary delights. The proverbial question is now, “What wine to pair the food?” I have always been a believer in traditional wine and food pairing; the weight of the food equals the weight of the wine. Now think outside of the box for a moment: My favourite food pairing ever is Kentucky Fried Chicken or Chicken on the Way (in Calgary) and a Portuguese Vinho Verde. Keep it that simple; give it a try. Also: don't go and buy a 94-point Napa Cabernet if you want your food to stand up to the wine. Your guests will be enthralled about your wine choice and your labour of love (e.g. a lamb dish you spent hours preparing) may take a back seat. Either your wine shines or it’s the food and rarely both. But enjoy everything!
Some quick tips:
For salmon on the barbecue, think Pinot Noir as a good choice for the comparable weight of the fish and the wine. Now imagine that dish covered in a rich creamy butter lemon sauce. The inherent weight of the dish increases, so consider instead an oaky, buttery Chardonnay. Having seafood with a citrus lime finish? Then the momentum shifts to a French Sancerre or Australian (not New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc.
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In the case of a spicy Asian finish, go for an Alsatian white or German Riesling based on whether the dish hot versus sweet. Experiment with different white varietals, or red if you prefer even in summer. Look to try: a Vermentino, Falanghina or Greco di Tufo from Italy; a Spanish Verdejo or a Portuguese Verdelho;
LOUNGES & PUBS
6Twelve Lounge 612 Spadina Cres. E (in the Sheraton
Cavalier Hotel); 6twelve.ca. Original, house-infused cocktail creations, a funky atmosphere and live DJs. Open daily from 11am. $$$
The Burning Beard 731 Broadway Ave.; thebeardon-
1. Uno Mas This tequila and wine bar
has dozens of varieties of both, plus Tex-Mex fare. (243 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook) 2. Lebanese Kitchen Welcome back to this modest Middle Eastern eatery and its superb falafels! (1005 Broadway Ave; on Facebook) 3. Olympia Restaurant Mediterranean eats, lunch specials and a noticeable polish at this casual downtown dining spot. (120 2nd Ave. N; olympiarestaurantsk.ca)
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Garry Findlay is a wine enthusiast and educator who is currently Wine Director at Vintage Wine Bar in the Hotel Senator. He also the principal of Wine Ideology, a wine tasting and educational experience, operating in Saskatoon. @WINEideology
Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30
2nd Avenue Bar & Grill 123 2ndAve. S; 2ndavegrill. com. A downtown fave for Friday lunch and after-work drinks. Open Mon–Sat from 11am. $$
(Amy Thorp)
Torrontes from Argentina; Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley in France, whether slightly sweet or bone dry. For the red drinkers, entertain a Gamay for its finesse (good with grilled pork or chicken dishes). For rich red meats, think Carignan or Aglianico, and both should be served on the cooler side. As for Roses, 30 per cent of all wine drunk in France is Rose. It is fashioned as food friendly and with so many Roses available your choices are endless. Most are from Spain, California and France (Tavel), but our backyard Okanagan producers also consistently become a show-stopper. My all-time fave for a summer wine is from Tyler Harlton Wines (thwines.com). Outside of being a Saskatchewan boy, pro hockey player drafted by St. Louis, turned lawyer in New York City, this farmer by upbringing is a certified sommelier who studied in France and has returned to his roots as a farmer and now winemaker in Summerland, BC. His small production offerings are the epitome of hand-crafted with a “wow” factor that is hard to come by. If you get a chance, buy all you can get your hands on.
broadway.com. Buckets o’ bacon, beards and more to go with a deep drinks menu. Open daily from 11am. $$$
Senator); flanaganssteakhouse.ca. A cozy corner nook featuring 2oz. wine flight tastings, mixed drinks and nibbles. Open Mon–Sat 4pm–midnight. $$$ 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. $$ The Woods Ale House 148 2nd Ave. N; on Facebook. Craft beers on tap (local and beyond), plus tasty nosh. Open Tue–Sat from 11am, Sun from 4pm. $$
EUROPEAN German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St.;
The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. E;
saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers. Now celebrating 60 years. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$
O’Shea’s Irish Pub 222 2nd Ave. S; osheasirishpub.ca. A classic pub with a great rooftop deck and a wee little door for leprechauns. Open Mon– Fri 11am–2am, Sat–Sun 10am–2am. $$
Primal 423 20th St. W; primalpasta.ca. Experienced
The Rook & Raven 154 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook.
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. $$$
thejameshotel.ca. Decadence defined in this swank space by the river. DJ music on weekends. Open 24/7. $$$
A staple in the city centre for lunch, a wee dram, a pint or all three. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$
Vintage Wine Bar 243 21st St. E (in the Hotel
local chefs Christie Peters and Kyle Michaels (of The Hollows fame) serve fresh pasta and more in this cozy, earthy space. Open Wed–Sat 5pm–10pm. $$$
Key: $ - meals under $15; $$ - $15–30; $$$ - over $30
GLOBAL
How far would you go to line up for your favourite new flavour?
Afghan Kabob & Donair 3-100 2nd Ave. S; on
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. $$
A Food Truck Fantasyland
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
Text by Savannah Hagin Photo by Penny McKinlay Food trucks have been around for years (at least 5 around here) selling anything from cotton candy, popcorn, burgers, deep-fried cheesecake and a whole litany of items best suited for quick and simple cooking or preparation. The concept of "gut trucks" or "roach coaches" as they are sometimes referred to as is credited to Charles Goodnight, an American cattle rancher who lived in the Wild West on the American frontier. Goodnight fitted his Texas chuckwagon with all the kitchen fixins necessary to feed scads of trail-riding cowhands who would be hard pressed to find a decent meal for months at a time for miles around. In a sense, things haven’t changed. More recently, diners have come to associate food trucks with festivals, local fairs, or sporting events, each offering a twist on basic fare—things your mom didn’t teach you to put in the deep fryer—the homey tastes of old-world food, or something new and tasty but far healthier, without the usual side of cholesterol. But in Saskatoon, the grease-heavy image of the food truck has been replaced by vendors with a more health-conscious approach. Thrive Juice Co moves a lot of juice during the summer, and their truck offers more of their fresh, cold-pressed organic juices and blends. Their wholesome, healthy libations are packed with vitamins, minerals, key nutrients and enzymes. Nom Nom boasts a taco-heavy menu with selections ranging from mahi mahi to pulled pork, jerk chicken, not to mention poutine and a burger with a tropical twist. Güd Eats Inc. is new to the scene this summer, bringing an entirely plant-based menu with a creative spin on classic eats. Inventive dishes full of greens, vegan burgers, a full range of "chicky" items, pasta and even soup. The remainder of Saskatoon's food truck fleet offers a range of creative choices from Middle Eastern cuisine (SoomSoom), gourmet grilled cheese goodies (Dapper Dane), big ole burgers (Ace Burger), mouth-watering waffles (Alpha Dog), award-winning Southern-style cooking
(Rebel Melt), and even the Mean Green Ice Cream Machine to titillate your tastebuds. We've come a long way from Goodnight's dried beans, salt pork and cornmeal! Combine that with Saskatoon's social scene and you've got a recipe for a pretty tasty summer. The next three months combine three great things: warm, sunny weather; outdoor festivals; and, food trucks. Whether at Jazzfest, Canada Day in Diefenbaker Park, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, the Fringe on Broadway, the Fireworks Festival at River Landing or a dedicated food truck festival (see below), take in the local lineup of food trucks and leave the cooking to the pros. For more on the city’s food truck vendors and ever-changing locations, visit saskfoodtrucks.ca.
the place to go for classic Jamaican jerk or curried chicken (or goat). Yeah, mon! 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. $
Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. S; mardi-gras-grill. com. Gator, frog legs, blackened catfish, southern-style grits and heaps mo’. Open Tue–Wed noon–8:30pm, Thu–Fri noon–10pm, Sat 10am–10pm. $$ 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. $$
Pars 8-3311 8th St. E. The city’s only Persian
restaurant makes up for what it lacks in charm with delicious kebabs, vaziri, bakhtiari, stews and more. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $
FUSION/GASTRO Ayden Kitchen & Bar 265 3rd Ave. S; aydenkitch-
enandbar.com. Owner Dale MacKay is putting the city on the map foodwise for good reason. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm, 5:30–11pm, Sat 5:30–11pm. $$$
Uno Mas 243 2nd Ave. S. Mexican cuisine and lots
of tequila-based cocktails in the old Royal Bank building. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from 10am. $$
Sticks & Stones 226 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook. Not your typical brasserie (they have wine on tap, not beer), but this artful, child-friendly space offers sizeable crepes and more on an eclectic menu. Open Sun-Thu 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-1am. $$
June16–18, 23–25
Food Truck Wars
Fri 5-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-5pm; admission $5 (12 & under free); foodtruckwarsyxe.com Don’t forget your appetite! This annual, familyoriented festival is packed with live entertainment and a Flavour Challenge that will crown the best food truck in the city. The competition boasts a full baker's dozen of local vendors, which will be found outside the club and along the street out front. Check the festival website for participating trucks, music lineup and other details. Sutherland Curling Club (141 Jessop Ave.)
The Hollows 334 Ave. C S; thehollows.ca. An eclectic Riversdale eatery using locally sourced ingredients in every delightful dish. Open Wed–Sat 5:30–10pm, Sat–Sun 11am–2pm. $$$ Leyda’s Restaurant 112 20th St. W; leydas.ca. Gluten- and nut-free, organic whole foods, and a Spanish accent on health-positive dishes. Mid-week dining specials too. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$ Prairie Harvest Café 2917 Early Dr.; prairieharvestcafe. com. Head Chef Mike McKeown’s use of local, in-season produce has made him a standout on Canada’s food scene. Open Tue–Sat 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–2pm. $$
Vista Lounge 339 Ave. A S; driftcafe.ca. This airy, upstairs bar with roll-top windows feels like it’s set in Spain, and the tapas menu (and sangria) accentuate the charm here. Open Wed–Thu 4–10pm; Fri–Sat 4pm-midnight; Sat–Sun brunch 10am–2pm. $$
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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. 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. Home Inn & Suites (K9; 253 Willis Cres., 306-657-4663) 14. MainStay Suites (E5; 317 Aerogreen Cres., 306-933-2622) 15. Marriott Courtyard Saskatoon Airport (E5; 333
Aerogreen Cres., 306-986-4993) 16. Motel 6 Saskatoon (A5; 231 Marquis Dr., 306-665-6688) 17. Northgate Motor Inn (G7; 706 Idylwyld Dr. N; 306-664-4414) 18. Northwoods Inn & Suites (G7; 610 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2901) 19. Quality Inn & Suites (E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-5552) 20. Ramada Hotel (F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-665-6500) 21. Refresh Inn & Suites (H8; 1220 College Dr., 306934-5555) 22. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B N, 306-242-7272) 23. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 310 Circle Dr. W, 306-477-4844) 24. Saskatoon Inn Hotel (E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306-242-1440) 25. Super 8 Saskatoon (D7; 706 Circle Dr. E, 306-384-8989) 26. Super 8 Saskatoon West (G5; 1414 22nd St. W, 306-974-2900) 27. Thriftlodge Saskatoon (E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2191) 28. TownePlace Suites by Marriott (K9; 247 Willis Cres., 306-952-0400) 29. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon (D6; 106 Circle Dr. W, 306-242-8881) 30. Westgate Motor Inn (H5; 2501 22nd St. W; 306-382-3722)
1. Delta Bessborough
(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. Holiday Inn Express
(map 2, D4; 315 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-384-8844)
5. The James Hotel
(map 2, E7; 620 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-6446) 6. Obasa Suites* (3 locations; map 2, B4, B6; map 3, B2; 1-877-996-2272)
7. Park Town Hotel
(map 2, B7; 924 Spadina Cres. E, 1-800-667-3999)
8. Radisson Hotel Saskatoon
(map 2, E5; 405 20th St. E, 306-665-3322)
9. Hotel Senator
(map 2, D4; 243 21st St. E, 306-244-6141)
10. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
(map 2, D5; 612 Spadina Cres. E, 306-652-6770)
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, it was completed in 1932. 601 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-5521. Civic Conservatory Completed in 1964, this glass and concrete structure is home to plants from tropical, desert, temperate and other climates. Catch the blooming cycles of various plants year-round in this heated oasis near the city centre. Open daily 10am–5pm. 950 Spadina Cres. E; saskatoon.ca/parksrecreation-attractions. 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 city-wide. 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219), 306-667-6400; dakotadunescasino.com Forestry Farm and Saskatoon Zoo Open year-round, this designated National Historic Site is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic creatures from similar climates. Open daily 10am–8pm. Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; saskatoon.ca/parksrecreation-attractions. Map 1, E11. 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, this two-storey, dark red brick building finished in 1914 boasts beautiful stained-glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for many musical performances. Its congregation began as part of the Saskatoon Presbyterian Mission Field in 1885 following the North-West Rebellion. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159. 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 Dozens of vendors selling farm-fresh produce, eggs, meat, fish, bread, preserves and more. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm; market days Wed (10am–3pm), Sat (8am–2pm) and Sun (10am–3pm). 414 Ave. B S; saskatoonfarmersmarket.com.
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neighbourhood, this is the oldest house in Saskatoon on its original foundation. Built in 1884 by Alexander (Sandy) Marr, the home was used as a field hospital during the 1885 North-West Rebellion. The Marr is a heritage site and supposedly haunted. It is open for special events on long weekends during the summer. 326 11th St. E, 306-652-1201; themarr.ca. Map 3, B/C 1. U of S Observatory The observatory facilities
(telescopes, other scientific equipment) at the U of S are available for use by both students and visitors alike, with the facility staffed year-round on Saturday nights for public viewing. Call to book a guided tour (306-9666393). Free admission. Open Saturdays in June and July 9:15–11:45pm; 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 features an art gallery and gift shop, has one of the largest collections of handwoven textiles in the country. 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 thousands of years as a gathering and hunting place. Trails wind over more than 6km of parkland; also find art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. 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, the WDM here 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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secret Saskatoon Count ‘em: That’s 6 Eaton’s catalogue homes in a row on the 800 block of 14th Street East near Broadway.
Text by Sarah Dorward Photo by Patricio del Rio
Eaton’s Homes & the ‘Ikea’ of 1917 It’s easy to recognize and love the classic lines of these two- and three-storey A-frame structures that were built in abundance across Canada nearly a century ago. In Saskatoon’s older, more established neighbourhoods, their character and esthetics make them a treasure for pedestrians and owners alike You’ll find them on 14th Street near Temperance Avenue, literally a stone’s throw from D’Lish by Tish Café: a row of old, three-storey Eaton’s houses—six of them, actually [the longest unbroken stretch of these iconic catalogue homes in the city]. These houses, all built nearly 100-years ago, still feel vibrant and full of character, and their historical significance derives from the fact they were purchased from a catalogue. Anyone in Canada living close to a rail line could order and build one. Typically, a handy home-owner-to-be would receive by mail a dizzying array of parts and a list accompanied by blueprints (i.e., you assemble every last joist and door frame) or a railway car containing various pre-fabricated sections of the house and step-by-step instructions on how to put everything together.
areas of Saskatoon, including Nutana, City Park, Riversdale and Caswell Hill, hold a significant number of these homes. Aesthetically pleasing for passersby, they are adored by those who inhabit them, and demand for them remains solid despite the work that often comes with owning a character home. Property appraiser Kim Maber of Brunsdon Junor Johnson says the uniqueness and desire to live in one of the Eaton’s homes stems from the attention to detail, noting high baseboards, hardwood floors, and detailed woodworking in the banisters and mouldings, all of which set these houses apart from others like them.
As City of Saskatoon Chief Archivist Jeff O’Brien puts it, “[They were] like buying a house from Ikea.”
“You can’t get craftsmanship like this anymore, and people are drawn to that,” Maber says. While noting that updates and renos are often necessary in houses of this age, Maber believes the charms and quirks of these vintage dwellings outweigh the challenges of living in one.
Eaton’s, the company that sold many of its own such “catalogue” homes, became a force to be reckoned with between 1910 and 1930. The development of these catalogue homes centred on rural areas and communities where lumber and builders were in short supply. Select
Sarah, resident on 14th Street: “I love the character and unique qualities of my home. I’ve made some modifications and renovations over the years, and I love the neighbourhood. And the house’s age allows it to truly feel like home. There’s always something to fix,
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but we are really happy here.” Roger, resident on 14th Street: “I appreciate the rustic feeling of both the house and neighbourhood, but of the house I especially like the wood within it. It can be a problem to insulate the house properly, but you expect this with an older home. The house’s charm ultimately derives from these distinctly older characteristics.” Dwight, resident on 14th Street: “I’ve reinforced the foundation of the house where possible, especially regarding insulating it and keeping the foundation solid, but I’ve also tried to maintain the quirks and unique qualities of the original home. My favourite aspects of it are the staircase and banister as well as the fireplace and the mouldings.” For detailed catalogues of these and other such DIY houses, visit the George Shepherd Library in the Western Development Museum’s curatorial centre at 2935 Lorne Avenue (open M-F 8:30am4:30pm; wdm.ca/library). Other references matter on Eaton’s homes: Saskatoon Home (Fall 2013 ed.; article by Jeff O’Brien); “Catalogue Houses: Eatons’ & Others” by Les Henry (2000).
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