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Cover photo by Mark Tiu PhotographyCover concept by Eva Vas and Jennilee

Cardinal-SchultzMakeup and hair by Alchemy

Clothing*Salon*Tattoo*PiercingShot on location at Vista Lounge in

Riversdale district

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12YFF AT 40, FILMS EN FRANÇAISEscape Hollywood at two major SK festivalsText by HenryTye Glazebrook

GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTIONIt’s good to know the city’s ethnic grocersText by Penny McKinlay

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COOKING LIKE A LOCAVORE How to live large on the 100-km diet in springText by Paul Miazga

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LOCAL GIRLS, LOCAL STYLEIt’s what we wear, whatever the weather Text and photos by TD Stewart

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Corrections: In the Feb/Mar 2016 issue, we erred in giving credit in the magazine to TM Stewart instead of contributor TD Stewart. In the same edition, we wrote that Susan Gallagher is a graphic designer (p. 21) when she is an interior designer. We also incorrectly stated that her families still farm on their original homesteads when in fact they lease out the land but still live on it.Additionally in that issue, we said that Omayra Issa was an official Francophone community representative (p. 23) for Saskatchewan as regards the Canada 150 celebrations when this is not in fact the case. We regret these errors.

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07FLOATING AWAY YOUR CARESA salt water soak could be just what you needText by Scott Davidson

Water, air, earth and fire take shape in startling colours and styles

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editor’s notesNotes on April and May in the City

Years ago in the city, if I saw a person of colour on the city’s east side, I’d normally have assumed they were a student or faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan. Outside of Riversdale, with their strong and long-established Chinese, Vietnamese and Aboriginal populations, you just didn’t see visible minorities in much of Saskatoon. We were that white. Sameness is bor-ing and may well be detrimental to our health.

Things have changed by leaps and bounds since then. When I returned here in 2011 after living away for more than a decade, I felt much more comfortable and at ease because suddenly diversity was everywhere: in the shops, on the streets, at theatre productions—you name it.

We’ve become much more cosmopolitan and it’s that mosaic of peoples that contribute a sense of connection to the outside world. That’s what makes me feel at home here like never before.

This issue is about diversity—in film, in fash-ion, in food and in other areas. Starting in our events section, new contributor HenryTye Gla-zebrook gets the beat on why the city is starting to attract more and better acts from all over the place (p. 10) while also talking about two major

film festivals (p. 12). Another new voice in our revamped events

section is that of Colleen A.J. Smith who joins us to follow the thriving arts scene (p. 16).

Our colourful cover and fashion spread (pp 22-25), organized by Eva Vas and Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz with photos from Mark Tiu, shows that we are anything but a bland, boring place to live.

In food+drink, Scott Davidson adds to the con-versation by revealing the backstories to some standouts of the local restaurant scene (p. 28), and for her part Penny McKinlay drops names of ethnic markets (p. 34) to set you on a course for great culinary adventures.

The arrival of spring means it’s time to plant the garden—and stretch your remaining food reserves until the garden starts to produce. With that in mind, we’ve started a new series called “Finding My Inner Locavore” (p. 30): here and in future issues I’ll be following recipes from local chefs, caterers, foodies and others that only make use of (or at least largely consist of) locally sourced, in-season foods. It’ll be a challenge but a welcome one.

Finally, don’t forget about Mother’s Day. The Food Guy returns with a few thoughts on this too (p. 32). The main takeaway from his column: we should raise expectations instead of lowering them. And in Saskatoon, our diversity makes that easier than ever before.

Mark Tiu

“Did someone say ‘fashion shoot?’” Photographer Mark Tiu loves to combine work with pleasure. Last summer Mark shot 100 portraits in 100 days for his Facebook page. He also works for a liv-ing as a social media guru.

Scott Davidson

When he’s not otherwise training for kick-boxing, writer Scott Davidson is investigat-ing quirky stories for Vice magazine and flow. And for him, the quirkier the story, the better. Anyone need a sparring partner?

Penny McKinlay

Dedicated foodie, environ-mental activist and blogger Penny McKinlay puts a posi-tive spin on the challenges of greening our economy. When she’s not writing, Penny can be found trying out the city’s newest eateries.


the city

Imagine the therapeutic value: no text mes-sages, no phone calls, no Facebook, nothing—just you and your thoughts for about the same length of time as a feature-length film runs.

The use of float tanks, also known as “isolation tanks”, has gained immense popularity in recent years. Just off Idylwyld Drive South in Saskatoon, Float YXE—the first and only business of its kind in the city—is offering the curious (or brave?) a chance to experience “floating” for themselves.

From the outside, float tanks look like futur-istic space pods from a Stanley Kubrick film. The bottom of the tank is filled with several inches of water mixed with Epsom salts that have been heated to body temperature (36.6C). Because of the salt, the body floats effortlessly in the water, and when the door is closed the tank eliminates all outside light and sound. This leaves the floater perfectly alone inside the tank with no outside stimuli. If your biggest fear is of enclosed spaces, this is not for you.

“When you get in a float tank, since it’s a sensory-reduced environment, your body is in a state of sensory equilibrium,” says Christian Zrymiak, one of Float YXE’s three co-owners. “After about 45 minutes (in isolation), your brain

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starts producing more endorphins, more dopa-mine and less epinephrine, meaning more of the chemicals that make you feel good and less of those that make you feel stressed.”

Zrymiak lists the multiple positive physiologi-cal benefits of a float: relaxed muscles, decom-pressed joints and, for some people, chronic pain relief. “It also affects your neurochemistry in a very positive way. Some people will tell you that floating is the most relaxing thing they’ve ever experienced in the world.”

Floating was pioneered in the 1950s by American neurophysicist John C. Lilly, who was also known for his experiments with ketamine, a dissociative analgesic that can also be used as a hallucinogenic. As a result, float tanks have also gained popularity with people seeking to alter their consciousness in a more natural way.

“Floating has some sort of cool, “out there” connotations and it can be a trippy, psychedelic experience,” says Zrymiak, “but it has measur-able health benefits for everyone.” He adds that a single float lasts 90 minutes and costs about the same as an hour-long massage.

For more information on floating and Float YXE, visit floatyxe.com.

It’s “me” time like no other: lying in a lightless, soundless chamber partially filled with warm, salty water. Just close the hatch and slip away into a world free of selfies, Facebook, wifi... (I.e., everything)

Text by Scott Davidson


April events

The Price Is Right7:30pm; tickets from $50What’s the next item up for bids? Find out with host Drew Carey as lucky audience members put their knowl-edge of prices and luck to the test.TCU Place (35 22nd St. E)

What Defines a “Music City”? Text by Rebecca Windjack

Though there are no defined rules in making a city music-friendly, there are certainly some phe-nomenal examples of progressive “Music Cities” around the world to pull ideas from.

That’s what Music Canada and the Internation-al Federation of the Phonographic Industry have done with their June 2015 report, “The Mastering of a Music City”. The report, which can be found at musiccanada.com/resources/research/the-mas-tering-of-a-music-city, provides a comprehensive analysis on this topic, drawing information from communities across the globe, including internationally recognized music meccas such as Nashville, Tennessee, and London, England.

The report has been a point of discussion throughout the music industry since its release and continues to serve as a “roadmap” for cities striv-ing to strengthen their local music scene. There are many moving pieces to this evolving puzzle too. (It takes a village of inspired, educated and willing music lovers to raise a music city!)

According to the report, there are five es-sential elements of a thriving music city. One is a receptive and engaged audience. This means that audiences of people like you and me are 20 percent responsible for putting Saskatoon on the map as a music city. If you love music as much as I do, go out and support artists, genres, venues and festivals that you love!

Saskatchewan is set to host two major music events in the next 18 months: the Western Ca-nadian Music Awards & BreakOut West Festival (Regina, October 2016) and the Canadian Country Music Awards & Country Music Week (Saskatoon, September 2017). These events, in addition to

the numerous established music festivals and live venue shows happening across the province every night, rely on fan support for their success.

There are multiple advantages to develop-ing Saskatoon into a “Music City”, including the positive economic impact, music tourism, city brand building and validating music as a respected and legitimate industry. If you’re a music lover and crave a more vibrant, music-friendly reputation for Saskatchewan cities, then for the love of music attend events, pay the cover charge, celebrate artists and offer constructive feedback if you have it.

Get involved, get educated and enjoy the music! SaskMusic (saskmusic.org; @Saskmusic) represents,

promotes and develops the commercial music industry of our province with programming including career advice, artist listings, workshops, marketing, network-ing opportunities and more. Our artists and music professionals hail from across the province, and work in pretty much every genre you can imagine.

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Saskatchewan Rush7:30pm; tickets from $20The defending NLL champs play two home dates down the stretch: vs. Calgary (Apr. 2) and vs. Colorado (Apr. 16). It’s pro lacrosse at its best!SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.)

An Evening with Sloan8pm; tickets $40.50For over 25 years these Canadian rock legends have been producing hits such as “The Good in Everyone” and “Everything You’ve Done Wrong”. Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.)

Steven Dawson’s Black Hen Road Show Revue8pm; tickets $45/members $35Roots and blues from Russell deCarle (of Prairie Oyster), Grammy winner Alvin Youngblood Hart and others.The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N)

Int’l. Dance Day Show7pm; free admissionExpect acro yoga, the Saskatoon Lindy Hop troupe, Concrete Men-tality breakdancers and a lot more.Free Flow Dance Centre (224 25th St. W; freeflowdance.com)

Apr02Parab Poet &the Hip Hop Hippies 10pm; tickets $15

Free-styling Parab Poet and his multi-instrumental

supporting band opened for Michael Franti at last

year’s Jazz Fest and have just finished recording their first

studio album. They headline here with popular local

DJ The Gaff and Vaero (of Young Benjamins).

Amigos Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com)

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Apr16The Adventures of Robin Hood2pm, 7pm; tickets $20

Acclaimed (some would say delightfully daft)

Scottish theatre company Visible Fictions puts on

Oliver Emanel’s intelligent and funny retelling of

Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Presented

by Persephone Theatre (persephonetheatre.org). Broadway Theatre (715

Broadway Ave.)

Anyone who ever attended previous incarnations of this (normally) mid-winter festival experienced local music, dance, food and art like nothing else around. Expect more of the same this year, but at

a new venue. O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S)

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As Talent Buyer and Events Manager for O’Brians Event Cen-tre, Vince Geiger gets frustrated when bands skip over Saskatch-ewan while touring.

It’s a situation he and fans like him are all-too familiar with, and one he thinks he can help curb. The answer, he says, is to transform O’Brians from a music venue into a hub for Saskatoon’s musical community.

“Sometimes we can’t fulfill what they need if their band isn’t as popular here. But that’s the point of developing that music community—so that bands bring their ‘A’ game and say, ‘We have to play Saskatoon. It’s so alive there right now’,” Geiger says.

“We’re trying to be a staple and be put on the map for agents and artists—just getting more, bigger bands interested in our city.”

A look at the lineup for O’Brians this spring seems to sug-gest that Geiger’s plan is working. In April and May alone the club

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Bigger bands that want to play smaller venues are seriously starting to relish tours to the POW City

will open its doors to thumping DJ duo Dzeko & Torres, a risqué, inked-up show from renowned burlesque act the Suicide Girls and a one-two pop-rock punch of Death From Above 1979 and the Eagles of Death Metal. (Yes, that band from Paris’ Bataclan.)

“It’s always nice to have a smaller room that’s sold out than to have a bigger room that’s half-filled. It’s a better experience for anyone at the show,” Geiger says.

If you ask him, though, nothing helps a successful venue more than being in a city bands look forward to touring through. He’s worked in events promotion for a decade, bringing bands to cities across Western Canada, and he

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Death From Above 19798pm; tickets $44.50

May01Suicide Girls8pm; $29.50/VIP $99.50

Inviting ‘Death’:Apr09Dzeko & Torres9pm; tickets $15/VIP $20

says Saskatoon’s unique blend of energy and consideration for performers is helping turn it into a hotspot.

“You always get some crazies (at a concert), but in Saskatoon it’s way less so. You don’t have any-body trying to break into buses,

and fans are patient. If they’re go-ing to meet their favourite artist, Saskatonians wait and take their time; they are just more respect-ful,” Geiger adds. “Sometimes in the bigger cities it gets so crazy that you think it could turn into a riot.”



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three young men chasing their dreams of becom-ing professional dancers. Aside from the features, the festival showcases an estimated 20 short films, live discussions of cinema and after-hours events. Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. E)

May26–29Yorkton Film Festivalyorktonfilm.com

Hollywood executives likely couldn’t find the city on a map, but Yorkton, SK, is the proud home to the longest-running short film festival in North America. James Lysyshyn, a field officer who screened wartime documentaries for the National Film Board of Canada during World War Two, founded the concept in 1947 as way to bring an international flair to his small Saskatchewan town.

Today, YFF regularly sees more than 200 submis-sions for its main event. Each year, the best short films from across Canada compete for the coveted Golden Sheaf awards—a grand prize assigned to the best production in multiple categories.

YFF naturally attracts leaders from the Canadian film industry, including the commissioner of the National Film Board of Canada and the CEO of the Canadian Media Fund, so it’s a good chance to meet industry bigs while in Yorkton and take part in the festivities. For the full slate of films that will be screened this year, check the YFF website or its Facebook page. Yorkton, SK (3.5 hours SE of Saskaton on Hwy 16)

May03–07Festival Cinergiecinergiesk.ca

Saskatoon may not spring to mind when discussing French cinema, but the prairie city has been quietly hosting an annual celebration of the subject for over a decade.

Entering its eleventh year, Festival Cinergie showcases films produced entirely in French during a weeklong plunge into francophone filmmaking. Cinergie features work from North Africa, Belgium, Switzerland and even New Orleans’ Cajun community.

Though the festival was developed as a way of bringing together the city’s francophone commu-nity, those who said “Au revoir” to the language after high school French class can rest easy as all events are presented bilingually.

The week’s 10 feature-length films include Les Boys Du Ballet, a Winnipeg documentary profiling

LIVE MUSICAmigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.; amigoscantina.com). Shows 10pm and cover $10 except as noted.Apr. 1: The Zolas w/ Fast Romantics.Apr. 7: Paul Collins’ Beat w/ Dany Laj and the Looks, The Hook Up ($12 in advance, $15 at the door).Apr. 8: League of Wolves album release show w/ Cowpuncher, Black Vienna.Apr. 12: Jordan Klassen w/ Megan Bonnell.Apr. 13: Highwind w/ Bonfire, Alone I Walk. Apr. 16: West of Hell w/ Wrathed, Conformicide. Apr. 22: Rococode w/ guests. Apr. 23: Aidan Knight w/ Laura Sauvage.Apr. 27: Tough Age w/ Chunder Buffet EP

release show.Apr. 29: Sam Spades w/ The Great Shakin’ Fevers.Apr. 30: Savage Henry and the Infamous One Pounders w/ Puttin’ on the Foil, Bye Bye Baby. May 4: Jason Collett w/ Kalle Mattson.May 5: Fancy Diamonds w/ Von Jumbo, Bella-Donnas & The Temps et al. May 17: Black Mountain w/ guests ($18/$20). May 18: The Algorithm w/ Modern Day Babylon, Evolution ($12/$15).

The Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)Apr. 3: Jim Lauderdale w/ Megan Nash (7:30pm; tickets $45/ members $35). Apr. 8: Ellen Kolenick CD release show (9pm; $25/$20).

Apr. 9: Manuel Valera Trio (8pm; $35/$25). Apr. 13: Eh440 (8pm; $25/$20). Apr. 15: John Wort Hannam (9pm; $25/$20). Apr. 17: James Dandefer Quintet feat. John Stetch (7:30pm; $35/$25). Apr. 20: Christa Couture w/ A Voice for Vultures (8pm; $22/$17). Apr. 21: Calvin Vollrath (8pm; $25/$20). Apr. 22: Eileen Laverty (9pm; $35/$25). Apr. 23: David Braid and The Penderecki String Quartet (8pm; $40/$30). Apr. 27: Claude Bourbon (8pm; $22/$17). Apr. 29: Solstice (9pm; $25/$20). Apr. 30: Pretty Archie (8pm; $25/$20).

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LIVE MUSIC & EVENTSThe Bassment (202 4th Ave. N; thebassment.ca)May 5–6: ¡ARTE! Flamenco feat. Kari Alba, Ri-cardo Diaz et al (Thu 8pm, Fri 9pm; $40/$30). May 7: Oliver Jones Trio (8pm; $65/$55).May 10: Daniel Koulack and The Knappen Street All Stars (8pm; $25/$20). May 13: Paul Reddick (9pm; $25/$20). May 14: Pile of Bones Brass Band (8pm; $25/$20). May 25: Amanda Rheaume (8pm; $22/$17). May 27: Back Of The Bus w/ The Residuals (9pm; $25/$20). May 28: Silas Friesen Quintet w/ Jim Brenan (8pm; $22/$17).

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave.; broad-waytheatre.ca)Apr. 5: Shane Koyczan w/ Shanda Stefanson (8pm; tickets $35.50).Apr. 30: Tommy Banks & Friends (7:30pm; $39.50).May 7: John McDermott (7:30pm; $51.50).

Capitol Club (244 1st Ave. N; capitolclub.ca)Apr. 2: The Steadies CD release show w/ Mini-

vanda, Dance Naked (10:30pm; tickets $12).Apr. 8: Randy & Lahey (10pm; $25). Apr. 13: Terence Jack (7pm; no cover). Apr. 16: Friends of Foes (8pm).Apr. 21: MENEW (8pm). Apr. 23: Factor CD release show feat. Kay the Aquanaut, Stone Cold Party Rockers (10pm; $12 in advance/$15 at the door).Apr. 30: HighKicks w/ Department Heads, Johnny 2 Fingers (10:30pm; $15).May 1: Mo’ Love (10pm).May 25: Comedy Night feat. Kelly Taylor w/ guests (8:30pm; $15).

Louis’ Pub (Memorial Union Bldg., 93 Campus Dr.; on Facebook)Apr. 8: Hypnotist Scott Ward, Comedian Chuck Cease (9pm; tickets $20).May 28: Act of Defiance w/ Untimely Demise (8pm; $15).

O’Brians Event Centre (241 2nd Ave. S; obrian-seventcentre.ca)Apr. 1: The Sword w/ guests (7pm; tickets $25).

Apr. 2: Pop Evil w/ Red Sun, Smashing Satellites (7:30pm; $25/VIP $45).Apr. 18: Yelawolf w/ Fefe Dobson (7pm; $37.50).Apr. 21: Richard Marx (7pm; $39.50/VIP $59.50).May 13: Amon Amarth (7pm; $32).

Prairieland Park (503 Ruth St.; saskatoonex.com)May 7: Vesna Festival—Celebrating 125 years of Ukrainian settlement in Canada (7pm; tickets $45).

SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.; sasktelcentre.com)Apr. 25: Collective Soul (7:30pm; tickets from $40)May 5: Hedley w/ Carly Rae Jepsen (7pm; from $35). May 6: The Who 50th Anniversary Tour (7:30pm). May 14: Stars on Ice feat. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Patrick Chan et al (7:30pm; from $25).

TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcuplace.ca)Apr. 2: The SSO presents Beethoven 9 (7:30pm; tickets from $20). Apr. 7: Glass Slipper Benefit (5:30pm; $95/$760). Apr. 25: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (7:30pm; from $47.50). Apr. 28: George Thorogood (7:30pm; from $35). Apr. 30: Elton and Billy (7:30pm; from $20).

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Selena Gomez7:30pm; tickets from $50.50She’s come a long way since Barney & Friends: this global mega-star’s sophomore album, Revival (2015), debuted at No. 1 in the US. SaskTel Centre (3515 Thatcher Ave.)

May06–08Jane’s WalkVarious locations and times; see facebook.com/JanesWalkSaskatoonInspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs, these urban walks led by volunteers encourage us to see cities as places for people, not cars. Walks this year will include the northeast swale, Wolf Willow Co-housing and a child-led walk in Kinsmen Park among others.

In another innovative collabora-tion with Canadian pop artists, the SSO presents Aaron Cop-land’s “Appalachian Spring” with singer-songwriter Sarah Slean and contralto Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber. Featuring: Copland (“Ap-palachian Spring”), Berlioz (“Les nuits d’été”), Purcell (“Dido’s La-ment”) and Hatzis (“Lamento”).TCU Place (35 22nd St. E; tcutickets.ca)

flock & GATHER Springtime Handmade Market Fri 4:30pm–9:30pm, Sat 10am–5pm; free admissionThis beloved local collective hosts yet another creative and crafty event. St. Joseph’s Parish Hall (535 8th St. E)

Unknown Mortal Orchestra10pm; tickets $18This American-New Zealand band has won critical acclaim for their first three albums, including Multi-Love. Opening is Chicago band Whitney. Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave.)

Ritornello Chamber Music FestivalVarious events and times; ticket prices TBA; see ritornello.caThe only festival of its kind around, this year boasting the Gryphon Trio (pic-tured) and Cree cellist Cris Derksen.

May19–29Popcorn Elder by Curtis PeeteetuceEvenings 8pm, Sun 2pm; tickets $25 (matinees $18)Inspired by the true story of a bo-gus shaman in Arizona, this play examines important First Nations issues: father-son relations, small-town life and spirituality. Pre-sented together with Meacham’s Dancing Sky Theatre. For more info, visit gtnt.ca.Studio 914 (914 20th St. W)

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With signs of springtime and renewal evident in the city—on smiling faces, the flaxen sunlight, blue robin’s eggs—the signs all hold the promise of new beginnings. Such spring phenomena form the heart of the newest exhibition in Frances Morrison Library’s The Gallery: NESTING.

Dee Gibson, an artist and the creator of the show, is a Saskatchewan transplant. Born and raised in Ontario and a graduate of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Gibson uses NESTING to visually articulate the process of renewal and belonging.

The notion of “home,” riddled with the threads of family and lifeblood, is exactly what Dee hopes viewers will find in the shreds of oil on canvas that will scroll across the gallery floor, weaving what Gibson calls “a giant nest of

“Nesting signals the arrival of spring and reconsiders our notions

of the home and heritage.”

Text by Colleen A.J. SmithPhoto by Dee Gibson

From Apr28NESTING by Dee Gibson

Gallery hours Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 1-5:30pm; free admission

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St. E, 2nd floor)

reflective meditation.”The exhibition is comprised of two parts: the

main sculptural element is a life-sized nest—a meticulous and lingering weave of more than 30 of Gibson’s own past oil paintings, hand-cut and assembled in to quarter-inch strips. The other consists of Gibson’s suggestive pen and ink draw-ings: the gestational nature of the sculpture is ac-centuated and illuminated by this bold series of drawings lacing the walls, each piece in it meant to give the viewer the opportunity to reflect on both the nature of their own adherence to—and refusal of—certain heritage ethics.

Gibson likens her creative process to the act of both “loving and letting go”; NESTING erratically captures the essence of new creation through past actions and materials.

GALLERIESAffinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave.; saskcraft-council.org). Open Tue–Sat 10am–5:30pm.Through Apr. 23: Wearable Art 2 from the 2015 Sas-katchewan Wearable Art Gala (SWAG). This exhibi-tion showcases all seven award-winning pieces from SWAG, including Best In Show, “The Paper Princess” by Monique Martin and Janet Taylor. Curated by Sas-katchewan Craft Council Exhibition and Education Coordinators Leslie Potter and Maia Stark.

aka gallery (424 20th St. W; akaartistrun.org). Open Tue–Fri noon–6pm, Sat noon–4pm.

art placement gallery (228 3rd Ave. S; artplacement.com). Open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm (Thu 10am–8pm).Through Apr. 21: Joanne Lyons—Shadow Dance. Lyons’ work tries to give concrete expression to subjects that are transient and intangible. Uniting this recurring thematic thread: a series of 2-D and 3-D graphite on Mylar drawings; textile forms; and, a painting installation. Apr. 23–May. 19: Louise Cook—Rewind. Ponder-ing the unique qualities of vintage images, Cook uses them as the starting point for her latest series of paintings that are both tactile and impressionistic.

Clay Studio Three (3-527 Main St.; claystudio-three.org). Open Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm.

Darrell Bell Gallery (405-105 21st St. E; darrellbellgal-lery.com). Open Thu–Sat noon–5pm, Sun noon–4pm.

The Gallery at Frances Morrison Library (311 23rd St. E; saskatoonlibrary.ca)Through Apr. 21: Passage by Maia Stark. In this body of work that explores twins, doubles and the uncanny, Stark examines the duality of life and death through paintings and small drawings using motifs of death, duality, transformation and gender from fairytales and folk tales.

Rouge Gallery (245 3rd Ave. S; rougegallery.ca)Apr. 2-16: Still Life by Crystal Rassi. Following the precepts of the still life genre, Rassi utilises inanimate and unusual objects in her works to represent the environmental, sociological and emotional impact of rural architecture and design on their surroundings and inhabitants.

SCYAP Gallery (253 3rd Ave. S; scyapinc.org). Open Mon–Fri 10:30am–6pm.Through Apr. 8: Crystal Skulls and Pizza Boxes. Mixed media work on pizza boxes, crystal skulls and fibreglass sculptures by Crystal Bendig and Doug Taylor.Apr. 11-29: Resurrected Rust. Recycled metal stat-ues and sculpture by local folk artist Ric Pollock.

U of S art galleries (U of S campus; usask.ca/activi-ties/museums/php). Open Mon–Fri 9am–4pm.The University of Saskatchewan features two main art galleries: the Kenderdine Gallery, home of the university’s permanent collection; and the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, which showcases student and special exhibitions. The U of S is also home to the Museum of Antiquities, which features copies of ancient busts, bronzes, coins and other artefacts.

void gallery (312 Ave. B S; voidgallery.ca). Open Wed, Fri, Sat 10am–6pm, Thu 10am–9pm.Off-site gallery exhibitions include collections at Optika (702B Broadway Ave.), O’Reilly Insurance (101-407 Ludlow St.), Durand’s Footwear (255 2nd Ave. S) and Tamarack (10-638 Broadway Ave.)

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What We Wear

What we wear sets the mood for an occasion. It can mark a ceremony or symbolize a ritual. How we dress displays wealth, status and our place in this world. Certain clothes can make you feel sexy, powerful, inspired. The important role fashion plays in our daily lives is undeniable.

In recent years Saskatoon has sprouted some diverse and inspira-tional clothing stores. Home-grown fashion with a global flair catered to our prairie life style and climate.

Our four seasons give us plenty of opportunity to switch things up. Some of my “I can’t live without” items include my pilled and thigh worn Lulu’s, those chic Hunter rubbers and my ever-faithful (and great for every occasion) Blundstones. And don’t forget the toasty warm, feather-filled Canada Goose.

Saskatchewanians make sub-zero temps look stylish. But we can also rock the spring and summer just as well.

Temperature extremes are what

Text and photos by TD Stewart Seasons change as do fashions, but it’s dealing with our temperature extremes that really makes prairie girls shine

Becca

Bella Dahl Olive button-down blouse (Tryst Boutique, 1860 McOrmond Dr.)Press graphic tee (Tryst Boutique)Paige distressed denim jeans (Tryst Boutique)Club Manhattan statement necklace (Tryst Boutique)Free People purse (White Dhalia, 142 2nd Ave. North) Shoes (similar styles available at Swank Shoe Lounge, 157 2nd Ave. North)



Sarah

Oemi Bag (Cravings, 3-2105 8th St. E) Blouse (Ahava, 720 Broadway Ave.)Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses (Spareparts, Midtown Plaza) Noisy May Jeans (White Dhalia, 142 2nd Ave. North)Ankle strap pumps (similar styles avail-able at Town Shoes, Midtown Plaza)

Nancy

Blouse (Ahava, 720 Broadway Ave.)Hat (Ahava)Leather jacket (Danier, Midtown Plaza)Distressed jeans (similar styles avail-able at Two Fifty Two Boutique, 1824 McOrmond Dr.)Ankle boots (similar styles available at Swank Shoe Lounge)

make fashion here on the prairies chal-lenging and yet so much fun. Never a dull moment: warm one week, cold the next! It’s what gives us the op-portunity to keep our style fresh, and it certainly keeps us inventive despite our modest and conservative past (no pun intended).

Trends and styles change, so what keeps fashion interesting for a prairie girl is being comfortable and having fun. Dress it up or dress it down. All the world’s a stage, as the bard says, and every day is your debut.

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The Modern Woman Show & Expo proudly presented by Realty Executives Saskatoon is a hub for the discerning pal-ate—those with a hunger for food, travel, fashion and beauty. We wanted to create a space for entrepreneurs to share their passions, and to be the breeding ground for ideas & excitement—for an inspired lifestyle. Join us on Saturday, April 16th and Sunday, April 17th at Prairieland Park for the most anticipated women’s event of the year!

Explore hundreds of boutique pop-up shops, uncover everything from the unique to the extraordinary in fashion, ac-cessories, jewellery, home décor, deco-rating and remodeling, healthy living and much more! Take part in make-up and fitness tutorials and chef demonstrations; sampling the latest in local fare.

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On April 16th, grab your friends for some afternoon shopping before taking in “The Runway” Fashion Show hosted by CTV Saskatoon News Anchor Chantel Huber. 11 local boutiques will light up the cat-walk to music by DJ Kush and show off the newest trends in women’s and men’s fashion, shoes and accessories. Don’t miss out on the appetizers, preferred seat-ing and “Swag Bags” with an exclusive Runway VIP Pass.

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Text by Jennilee Cardinal-SchultzStyling by Eva Vas and Jennilee Cardinal-SchultzPhotos by Mark Tiu PhotographyMakeup and hair by Alchemy Clothing.Salon.Tattoo.PiercingShot on location at Drift Sidewalk Café and Vista Lounge

FOUR ELEMENTS

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Whiskey Teacup / Design by Laura Crossman and Sharlyn VandenBroekModel: Caroline van Horn

“The pieces used in this photoshoot are a taste of what’s to come in the new collection. Previously, many looks have been sportswear inspired. This collection is completely romantic with softer sil-houettes and materials such as organza and lace.”

“The mood evoked by the dress, hair and the location reminded me of a modern interpretation of early 1930s Hollywood glamour. The natural brow and gorgeous skin update a classic red-carpet look.”

– Amanda Brown, make-up artist (Scarlett Dahlia)

“Our beautiful Swedish model in delicate lace was all glamour, so for her hair I chose a smooth and sleek style reminiscent of days past.”

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A fashion editorial shoot is about telling the story of the garments. To tell the story properly, a perfect fusion of artists and collaborators is required: photography, location, styling, models, make-up and hair artistry.

In addition to the designers’ own re-flections on their work, Alchemy Clothing*Salon*Tattoo*Piercing make-up and hair artists share details on their part in bringing the stories of these locally designed garments to life.


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Same Kind / Design by Sara LeavittModel: Idunnu Lily Okunda

“This collection was born out a of desire for sensuality and freedom, to stimulate the senses. The tactile self is imprisoned by the skinny jean, there is no room for improvisation and they take far to long to remove. Silk, leather, chains and flesh ignite the imagination and empower the feminine.”

“Drawing inspiration from the designer’s stun-ning handmade copper jewellery, I played up the model’s eyes with dazzling gold eye-shadow.”

– Charissa Leitch, make-up artist

“I chose to do a ‘tribal-meets-modern’ hairstyle to complement the designer’s gorgeous dress and jewellery.”

– Mel Corkum, hair artist



AIRMelissa Squire Fashion Design Model: Joanee Buan

“This season I’m using my own line of custom printed fabrics; it’s an assortment of octopus and pickle-inspired prints. I’m collaborating with other artists as well. I never want to lose focus on my values. Melissa Squire Fashion Design is also about environmentally conscious apparel: eco-friendly fabrics and upcycled elements are incorporated into every MSFD col-lection. You really can’t get anymore punk rock than that!”

“The model’s short hair was perfect for sleek fingerwaves, which complimented Melissa Squire’s pin-up style very nicely.” – Mel Corkum, hair artist

“Melissa’s fashions are fun and flirty, so I played that up with bright eye shadows, a wicked winged liner and of course a pop of colour on the lips!” – Charissa Leitch, make-up artist



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Opinion Atelier / Design by Eva VasModel: Natalie Quinlan

“Take note of the newly formed dragonfly, emerg-ing from the water with translucent wings and vivid blue colour. Graceful yet decisive in its movement, like a dancer full of confidence, the dragonfly has a captivating presence. This is clothing designed with purpose and beauty in mind. Love Your Opinion!”

“I was inspired by Opinion Atelier’s whimsical fairy-like dress and the model’s ballerina-esque features when I styled a romantic crown of braids into her hair.”

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“I found the look to be hauntingly beautiful. The model had gorgeous features, so I really wanted to bring them out. I made her eyes pop with a matte smoky eye and chose a coral lipstick to add a hint of colour to the look.”

– Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz, make-up artist (Vamp)



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Susan Busse of Susan Busse PR and SaskMade Marketplace co-owner and CEO Candace Ippolito pause mid-conversation for a photo.

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1. Jackie Latendresse (Free Flow Dance Centre, Rosebud Burlesque Troupe) and Jo James (personal trainer, Free Flow Dance Centre) join with Jolene Zidkovich (Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre) and Jebunessa Chapola (University of Saskatchewan). 2. Barb Cote (Black Fox Spirits) smiles for the camera with Michelle Bryan (Black Fox Spirits, agribusiness consultant). 3. Diane Herron (Lush Studios) poses with Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz (Vamp Make-up), Chef Jenni Willems and Melissa Squire (Alchemy Clothing.Salon.Tattoo.Piercing). 4. Susan Gallagher (Soul Paper Paperie) and Iryna Matsiuk (International Labour Cen-tre). 5. Amanda Brown (Scarlett Dahlia Make-up Artistry) stands next to Jannica Hoskins (Her4Directions), Paul Miazga (flow magazine) and Julianne Herney (multi-disciplinary artist). 6. Tempting wild rice flour pancakes with beetroot relish prepared by Chef Jenni.

Day to most people), flow and Sask-Made Marketplace hosted a casual meet-and-greet event welcoming past, present honorees featured in the magazine and and other VIPs to mark March 8, International Women’s Day.

With one notable exception it was an all-female affair presided over by host and SaskMade’s Candace Ip-polito. Chef Jenni made finger foods from locally sourced ingredients just for the occasion (wild rice flour blinys with beetroot relish; devilled eggs; bison meatballs; pickerel chip dip; rose-petal ice cream), while Barb Coté of Black Fox Spirits poured gin cocktails to keep conver-sations flowing.

Attendees included designers,

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The topic of refugees has become a hot button issue in recent months, but Saskatoon has been throwing its arms open to refugees for decades.

Saskatoon is host to a number of fine restau-rants owned or run by refugees and immigrants to Canada: Chinese, Indian, Greek and many others besides. These establishments provide their patrons with a distinctive taste of the world beyond our borders and approaches to food that translate into memorable dining experiences.

Saba KeletaSaba’s African Cuisine (901A 22nd St. W)

Saba Keleta came to Canada from Eritrea, a country on the Red Sea that forms the northern border of Ethiopia. Saba left her homeland when it was fighting for independence from Ethiopia in the early 1980s.

Saba opened her restaurant, which serves tra-ditional east African cuisine, in the early 2000s. “I had a dream of having my own business, but wasn’t sure what I wanted to do,” she says thinking back to that time. “Then this opportunity came through a friend, who gave me a great deal on the building.”

Saba’s African Cuisine feels more like some-one’s living room than a restaurant. Pictures of family members hang on the walls, Saba’s grand-children are frequent visitors and oftentimes Saba herself can be heard having lively phone conversations with friends and family members in her native tongue, Amharic.

East African cuisine is traditionally eaten not with utensils, but by hand. It’s a custom Saba keeps alive to this day.

Try the medium spicy beef (or alcha for veg-etarians) served with injera—a traditional East African type of bread.

Text by Scott Davidson

New Faces, Inviting Tastes Newcomers to Canada bring along with them many important things, including their distinct cultural identities, unique customs and traditions, and—most deliciously—varied approaches to food.

Lujo (Lu)Golden Pagoda (411 2nd Ave. N)

Lujo Lu arrived in Canada as a refugee from Burma in 1988. Before he left, Lujo was involved in student-led protests in his home country, which was part of a popular uprising aimed at removing the ruling military junta from power. Unfortunately, the uprising turned violent and many, like Lujo, fled the country.

Even before moving to Saskatoon, Lujo knew he wanted to get into the food business, though for years he worked in computer science before finally getting his chance.

“I met a doctor from Saskatoon who is half Burmese and half Scottish and he wanted to open a little Burmese restaurant in town,” says Lujo, whose wife works with him to run the res-taurant. Their two young children also spend time in the restaurant and are almost as well known to regular patrons as Lujo is. “I was in Winnipeg at the time, but wanted to open up a restaurant, so we started it up eleven years ago.”

Interestingly, Golden Pagoda, which serves traditional Burmese cuisine, is one of only three Burmese restaurants in the whole country.

Try the Burmese-style curry (with beef, chick-en or pork), a richly spiced dish brimming with ginger, garlic, coconut and chillies.

Miguel de Lucas SintesLeyda’s Restaurant (112 20th St. W)

Miguel de Lucas Sintes is part-owner of Ledya’s Café. He was born in Spain, though he has always been a world traveller at heart. Years ago, after trekking across Europe to expand his culinary repertoire, Miguel came to Canada and fell in love with the country. Looking for a way to stay, he began applying for work permits

nationwide and luckily was offered one by Calories Restaurant on Broadway Avenue. But his gastronomic journey began long before that.

Miguel has been working in the food business since childhood. Back in Spain, his mom owned a restaurant and, while growing up, he did every job imaginable in the food industry: cutting and peeling vegetables, cleaning tables, seating customers—you name it. Miguel worked at Calories for four years before leaving on another voyage to Nepal, India and South America. Upon returning to Saskatchewan, he worked with Dr. DeeDee Maltman to open Leyda’s Restaurant.

Leyda’s Café serves organic, gluten-free food that aims to be more than just a meal. “Food is medicine first,” Miguel says. “We want to make people more conscious of what they’re putting into their bodies.” Miguel says this approach was influenced by his roots in Spain, where people cook what they grow in their gardens and don’t rely on supermarkets as much as local grocers and markets.

He says his favourite dish shows the influence of his time in southern India and his own research into the positive effects of various local ingredients.

Try the Ayurvedic Soup—a blend of kale, chia seeds, cumin and curry.

Vivek Patawari and Roshni JainKarma Conscious Café & Eatery (145 2nd Ave. N)

Vivek and his wife Roshni are part-owners of Karma Conscious Café and Eatery—formerly known as Café Noir. He came to Canada as a student in 2014 in search of a different lifestyle. Arriving from Mumbai, Vivek was used to the hustle and bustle of living in a large metropolis but still longed for the small-town atmosphere he missed from his childhood in Nepal. Upon mov-ing to Saskatoon, he said the city immediately felt like home.

After a mishap with connecting flights on a return trip from India, Vivek’s wife Roshni saw a boutique café in Regina and began to wonder what it would take to open one. Around the same time, Café Noir came up for sale.

“I’m a believer in God and I think every-thing happens for a reason,” says Vivek. “And everything just fell into place so perfectly, so we bought the café.”

Karma Café serves vegetarian food and even some vegan options. Roshni has designed the menu to centre on fusion food, which incorpo-rates elements of Indian, Italian, Lebanese and other cooking styles. Karma Café is also about giving back to the community. Three per cent of all profits are put directly into local charities, including the Saskatoon Food Bank. “We want to serve healthy food that doesn’t just fill your stomach,” says Vivek. “We also want people to know that when you eat here, you’re giving back to the community.”

Try the Tandoori Paneer Naanwich, which is lightly seasoned and includes marinated cot-tage cheese with a cilantro chutney.


FUSION/GASTROAyden 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 once-private club at Innovation Place. Open Mon 9am–2pm, Tue–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–9pm. $$

Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave. S; congress-beerhouse.com. Dozens of draught and bottled beers, daily lunch specials and lots of space in this popular downtown space. Open daily 11am–2am. $$

Earls 610 2nd Ave. N; earls.ca. Set in the old McGavin’s Bread Building north of the downtown, this chain includes an adjacent draft beer bar and the Bacchus Lounge. Open daily from 11:30am $$

The Grazing Goat 208 20th St. W; grazing-goatgoodeats.com. An open, woodsy industrial space serving varied nosh and local craft beers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm. $$

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.; prairiehar-vestcafe.com. Rated among the top 100 restaurants in Canada owing to Head Chef Mike McKeown and his use of local produce that’s in-season. Open Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm. $$

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Aroma 405 20th St. E (in the Radisson Hotel). Wood oven-fired pizzas, steaks and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with vegan and gluten-free options. Open daily 6:30am–2pm, 4:30–10pm. $$

Calories 721 Broadway Ave.; calories-restaurant.ca. An ever-changing menu with local produce, desserts to die for and a deep wine list. Open Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$$

German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St. (Lorne Ave. S); saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca. Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$

Taunte Maria’s 8-1724 Quebec Ave.; tauntema-rias.com. German Mennonite fare that includes house-made sausage, perogies and cheap breakfasts. Open Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat 8am–2pm. $

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. $$$

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Gibson’s Fish and Chips 1025 Louise Ave.; gibsonsfishandchips.com. English-style halibut and chips from a family-owned and operated business. New location. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11:30pm. $$

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Chef Jenni (Willems) like all true foodies loves an epicurean chal-lenge, and as anyone from northern Saskatchewan will tell you, late winter and early spring are a time when you long for the days of berry picking and suppers with produce picked fresh from the garden. You have to make do with whatever you have at hand.

Paying homage to hardworking farmers and other producers of “great local ingredients”, Chef Jenni makes use of items frozen, stored in the cellar or preserved with this satisfying take on sauerbraten, a beefy stew with a side of mashed mixed root vegetables and not a whole lot else besides.

For the ingredients, I sourced them from a variety of local produc-ers and suppliers and stuck closely to the recipe that Chef Jenni gave me, adding or subtracting as befit what was in the cupboard and fridge. The result was a surprisingly lean yet juicy, flavourful and nour-ishing dish that didn’t require much more than a bit of chopping and a fair amount of patience. All good things in time, as they say.

To eat local and in season during the spring demands pragmatism—and cleaning out the root cellar—for this simple but rich German classic

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Chef Jenni’s Sauerbraten (serves 6-8)1 kg stewing beef, cut into small cubes (Sask Made Marketplace, 1621 8th St. E)2 whole onions, chopped (Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, 414 Ave. B South)4–5 cloves of garlic, minced (Maggie’s Sausage & Deli, 1024 Louise Ave.)125 ml (1/2 cup) apple cider vinegar (Sask Made)60 ml (4 tbsp) non-GMO canola oil (Sask Made)5 ml (1 tsp) allspice, ground (Steep Hill Food Co-op, 730 Broadway Ave.)60 ml (4 tbsp) honey (SFM)Thumb-sized piece of ginger, minced (Steep Hill)5 large carrost, chopped (SFM)3-4 ribs of celery, chopped (Steep Hill)5 ml (1 tsp) each of salt and cracked black pepper1 kg red potatoes, cut into large cubes (SFM)1/2 kg parsnips, cubed (SFM)60 g (4 tbsp) butter (Sask Made)

Combine the beef, onions, all but one clove of garlic, the vinegar, oil, honey, ginger and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Leave to marinate for at least 4 hours in the fridge.

Put the meat and all the marinade ingredients in a large oven-proof cas-serole dish with the carrost, celery, allspice and salt, cover and place in a pre-heated oven. Bake at 180C (375F) for 2.5 hours.

Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan filled with salted water to the boil and add 4 large cubed potatoes, 2 large chopped parsnips and 1 clove of crushed garlic. Bring back to the boil, reduce to a high simmer and leave until just tender (about 20 minutes). Drain off the water, add a few good knobs of butter, a splash of warmed milk and some cracked black pepper to taste. Mash to a fine puree.

Suggested wine pairing: a lighter-bodied red such as a Pinot Noir from the Okanagan (e.g. Quail’s Gate) or a Cabernet Franc from southern On-tario (e.g. Pelee Island).



Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave.; on Facebook. Sit by the windows and tuck into pizza or panini while enjoying the street view. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$ Citizen Café & Bakery 18 23rd St. E; citizencafe-andbakery.ca. Sandwiches, soups and hot bevvies named for revolutionaries. Open Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. $$City Perks Two locations: 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. $Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. W; collect-ivecoffee.com. Inside The Two Twenty co-work space, it’s where to get coffee 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. $S

Little Bird Patisserie & Café 258 Ave. B S; thelittle-bird.ca. Croissants, macrons and other French pastries. Daily lunch options. Open Tue–Sun 10am–5pm. $$

Living Sky Café 950 Spadina Cres. E; mwlfoods.ca. Inhabiting the old Mendel Art Gallery, this spot serves coffees, teas and lunch (beet & goat cheese wraps, shrimp tacos, etc.) Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4:30pm. $

CAFÉS & DINERS Museo Coffee 730A Broadway Ave.; museocoffee.com. European feel, plus sticky cinnamon buns and other baked goods. Open Mon–Sat 8am–5:30pm, Sun noon–5pm. $

Mystic Java Two locations: 128 4th Ave. S; 3929 8th St. E; 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. This fan favourite in Riversdale is as classic a diner experience as it gets. Open daily 8am–4pm. $

Poached Breakfast Bistro 259 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook. Stuffed French toast, maple pecan bacon and other breakfast options. Open daily 8am–2pm. $$

Underground Café 430 20th St. W; undergroundcafe430.ca. Grilled panini, the dreamy Etta James latte and live music. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $

Il Salici Ristorante 382 Cartwright St.; willowsgolf.com. Rustic Italian fare at the delightful Willow’s Golf & Country Club. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$

Primal 423 20th St. W; primalpasta.ca. Experienced local chefs Christie Peters and Kyle Michaels (of The Hollows fame) serve fresh pasta and more in this dark, earthy space. Open Wed–Sat 5pm–10pm. $$$

Taverna 219 21st St. E; on Facebook. This downtown staple for Italian dining has been around for decades (even Oprah has dined here). Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$$

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CHINESEGenesis 901 22nd St. W. Lots of seafood at this organic-focussed eatery, plus Crab Rangoon, paper-wrapped chicken and vegetarian mains. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$

Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. W. One of the city’s tried-and-true places for dim sum. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or sample their fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$

Odd Couple 228 20th St. W; oddcouple.ca. Try the suggested wine pairings to go with the pan-Asian cuisine at this hip spot in Riversdale. Open Mon–Thu 11:30am–2pm, 4:30–11pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm. $$

Oriental Aroma 928 8th St. E. Authentic pork, lamb, fish and vegetarian dishes that’ll make your mouth water. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $$

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. $Szechuan Kitchen 835 Broadway Ave.; szechuankitchen.ca. A busy Broadway area eatery serving up fan favourites. Open Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm. $$

Tsui King Lao 208 Ave. H N. Lots of seafood, plus Peking Duck, spicy ginger beef and vegetarian mains. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9:30pm, Sun 11am–9pm. $

Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 40-1505 8th St. E; yiphongs-saskatoon.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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With Mother’s Day coming up (it’s May 8 this year), you probably want the skinny on where to take your mom/wife/grandmother for brunch. You know—to express a little gratitude for all the things they do out of love for you. Flowers are just the start, my friends.

Mother’s Day brunch is a sacred event, something they look forward to (for obvious reasons) like no other, like a day away from the kids or a night out dancing, so unless they ask by name to go to either Denny’s or McDon-ald’s, don’t be a schmuck; aim higher.

One way to do that is by taking them out in Riversdale.

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2. Karma Conscious Café & Eatery (2-157 2nd Ave. N; on Facebook). A complete renewal of an old space downtown, with a focus on healthy eating and healthy living (karma!).

3. Jeju Korean Barbecue (1527 Idylwyld Dr. N). A new spot in the old Tiffany’s location. N.B. The owners aren’t Korean.

4. Sushi Date (1036 Louise Ave.) New owners at this east side location that was previously also a sushi bar.

5. Taiji Eastern Cuisine (129 2nd Ave. N; taijicuisine.ca). A friendly Chinese-Vietnamese eatery open downtown where the old Sawadee Thai restaurant was.

new restaurants in YXE 1. Little Grouse on the Prairie (167 3rd Ave. S; littlegrouse.com). Antipasti, squid ink taglierini, game meats and signature cocktails from Dale McKay of Ayden Kitchen & Bar down the street.

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Fatburger 130-115 Betts Ave.; fatburgercanada.com. The California franchise has arrived with its fresh-made goods (try the California burger), a lettuce-wrap option for any patty, and heaps of fries. Open daily 10am–9pm. $$ Five Guys Burgers and Fries 1840 8th St. E; fiveguys.com. Build your own burger from a menu with millions of possible combinations. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$ Fuddrucker’s 2910 8th St. E; fuddruckers.com. Create your own burger from patties made fresh in-house (including bison) and top it with all the toppings you like for free. Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri–Sat 7am–midnight, Sun 8am–11pm. $$ Homestead Ice Cream 822 Victoria Ave.; homesteadicecream.ca. Signature flavours and tastes you won’t find hardly anywhere else, like wasabi, guava and Guinness. Open daily noon–10:30pm. $ Jerry’s Two locations: 1115 Grosvenor Ave., 844 51st St. E; jerrys.ca. Artisanal burgers, homemade ice cream and sorbets, ice cream cakes to order, a play area for kids and they’re licensed. Open Sun–Thu 7am–11pm, Sun 9am–11pm. $$ Pink Cadillacs 113-412 Willow Grove Sq.; pinkcadillacs.ca. A 1950s-era diner with themed burger and sandwich names, milk shakes, malteds and more. Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 10am–9pm. $$

Stacked Burger Bar 152 2nd Ave. S; stackedbur-gerbar.ca. Original burgers made fresh in-house, such as their decadent Kobe beef burger. Open Mon–Tue 11am–11pm, Wed–Sat 11am–2am, Sun noon–11pm. $$

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What Riversdale offers is an abundance of choices and plenty of cool factor. You’ll never fall from grace by surprising them with a classic diner experience at Park Café (with their bottom-less coffee and house-baked pies for dessert). Ditto if you venture out to the district’s refined hipster joints such as Leyda’s, The Hollows or Vista Lounge. There’s even Dim Sum at Manda-rin Restaurant.

Aim higher; raise expectations instead of lowering standards (es-pecially since it’s Mother’s Day).

Another thing Riversdale offers on Mother’s Day: high tea at Little Bird Patisserie & Café. Think haughty English accents, Earl Grey served in a cute little teapot (learn to extend your pin-kie whilst sipping, gents), cucumber sandwiches sans croute and all the trimmings.

Sounds a treat, right? If so, reserve spots as soon as you read this to even get a sniff of a table. While they have two sittings that day—1pm and 3pm—don’t start thinking you’ll just sneak in like Ferris Bueller and snatch an empty table just like that. Both sittings sold out last year in a matter of weeks, so get on the phone and call them. And if you forget to buy flowers, thank your lucky stars that the shop next door, Anthology, has got you covered.


FINE DININGBliss Fine Food 1002 Broadway Ave.; blissfinefood.com. Appetizers, salads and mains with a touch of simple elegance. Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm and from 5pm. $$$Carver’s Steakhouse 612 Spadina Cres. E (in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel); carverssteakhouse.ca. Top steaks and lots of special-order wines. Recently renovated. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$ Chandeliers Fine Dining 119 3rd Ave. S; chandeliers.club. Steaks, seafood, private dining rooms, live music on weekends and a space gorgeously lit by 100-year-old art deco lighting. Open Mon–Fri 11am–10pm, Sat 4–10pm. $$$Cut Casual Steak & Tap 416 21st St. E; cutcas-ualsteak.com. An open kitchen, a decadent wine room and live music on weekends. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from noon. $$$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. $$$ St. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. S; sainttropezbistro.ca. A family-run spot presenting French cuisine with regional influences, plus house-grown herbs and edible flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$

Truffles Bistro 230 21st St. E; trufflesbistro.ca. Parisian charm, tasty brunches and a three-course Table d’hôte at this beloved eatery. Open Mon–Sat from 5pm; Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$

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VEGETARIANKarma Conscious Café & Eatery 2-157 2nd Ave. N. A downtown coffee shop with a lunch menu that mixes Mediterranean, Indian and other influences in naanwiches, soups, stews and more. Open Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm, Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $$ Nosh Eatery & Tap 820 Broadway Ave.; nosheateryandtap.com. Artful vegetarian meals that are tasty and yet satisfy one’s daily nutritional needs. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun noon–11pm. $$ Thrive Juice Bar 137 20th St. W; thrivejuiceco.com. Fresh, cold-pressed juices, super-food smoothies, salads and it’s all organic. Open Mon–Tue 8am–6pm, Wed–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm. $$

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. $$La Bamba Café 3-1025 Boychuk Dr.; labambarestaur-ant.ca. It’s fresh, authentic and a true taste of Mexico. Open Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm. $$La Taqueria Mexicana 414 Ave. B S (in the Farmers’ Market); on Facebook. More than a dozen types of soft-shell tacos to choose from y mucho mas. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave.; laspalapas.ca. A buzzing eatery and lounge not far from Broadway. Open daily 11am–11pm. $$Saboroso Brazilian Steakhouse 40-2600 8th St. E; saboroso.ca. Beef, chicken and pineapple roasted on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$

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2nd Avenue Bar & Grill 123 2ndAve. S; 2ndavegrill.com. A downtown favourite for Friday lunch and after-work drinks. Open Mon–Sat from 11am. $$

6Twelve Lounge 612 Spadina Cres. E (in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel); 6twelve.ca. The city’s most original cocktails and a funky atmosphere with live DJs. Open daily from 11am. $$$Flint Saloon 259 2nd Ave. South; flintsaloon.com. Martinis, charcuterie, music. Open daily 4pm–2am. $$$

The Hub 101 Pacific Ave. (in the Holiday Inn). Bright, spacious and ideal for food or drinks before or after an event at TCU Place. Open daily 6:30am–11pm. $$

The Ivy Dining & Lounge 301 Ontario Ave.; Ivydiningandlounge.com. Classy dining and service with a smile. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 4–11pm; Sat 4pm–midnight; Sun 5–9pm. $$$The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. E; thejameshotel.ca. Decadence defined in this swank space by the river. DJ music on weekends. Open 24/7. $$$

O’Shea’s Irish Pub 222 2nd Ave. S; osheas-irishpub.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. $$

The Rook & Raven 154 2nd Ave. S; on Facebook. A downtown staple for lunch, scotch a pint of all three. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$

Spadina Freehouse 608 Spadina Cres. E; thefreehouse.com. Always buzzing with live music and good pizza. Open Mon–Sat from 11am. $$

Steps Lounge 90 22nd St. E (in the Hilton Garden Inn). Tops in town for whiskey and bourbon. Open Mon–Sat 3pm–midnight, Sun 3–10pm. $$

Vintage Wine Bar 243 21st St. E (in the Hotel 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. $$ The Yard & Flagon 718 Broadway Ave.; yardandfla-gon.ca. It’s the only place to go for a pint with a burger on Broadway. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from noon. $$

Whether it’s mint sauce or pickled thyme, red bean paste buns or tacos, you’re sure to be able to find it in one of Saskatoon’s international food stores.

For newcomers to Saskatoon, the stores are a reminder of home. Petra Market (234 Primrose Dr.), with a large selection of Middle Eastern products, is popular with Syrian refugees. You can buy Filipino newspapers and watch Filipino televi-sion shows at Global Pinoy (2B-15 Worobetz Pl.) Super Fresh Asian Market (516 Clarence Ave. South) has bilingual signage.

But everyone can enjoy inter-national food stores—don’t be afraid to ask a few questions. You’ll find yourself heading home with a birthday piñata from El Mercadito Latino (103-120 Sonnenschein Way), Jamaican patties at Bistak Groceries (419 20th St. West) or vegan meat substitutes from Eastern Market (218

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Circling the GlobeGlobal fare you won’t find anywhere else and it’s all right here in your favourite local ethnic food market

Ave. B South). Stock up on gochu-jang paste from Korea at Victoria Fine Foods (1120 11th St. East), whole herring and Ukrainian-style kefir at Slavianka (103A-3421 8th St. East), housemade samosas and halal meats at Swadesh Supermar-ket (two locations: 2-1902 8th St. East, 2102 22nd St. West) or tea and biscuits at Churchill’s British Imports (5-3130 8th St. East).

And let’s not forget the array of international restaurant options. Have you tried Oriental Aroma, EE Burritos, Saba’s African Cuisine or Wanuskewin Heritage Park? What’s your favourite international restau-rant in the city?

Penny McKinlay is a freelance communications specialist. She writes about food (wanderlustand-words.blogspot.ca) and the environ-ment (ecofriendlysask.ca).

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GLOBALAfghan 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. $$Cesar’s Cakes & Café 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr.; on Facebook. Filipino kare kare (peanut stew w/ beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $ Konga Café 204 Ave. H N; kongacafe.com. It’s the place to go for classic Jamaican jerk or curried chicken (or goat). Yeah, mon! Open Tue–Thu 4–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $ Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. S; mardi-gras-grill.com. Louisiana po’ boys (gator!), blackened catfish, southern-style grits and heaps mo’. Open Mon–Thu noon–8:30pm, Fri–Sat noon–10pm. $$Prairie Sun Brewery Café 2020 Quebec Ave.; prairiesun.ca. The beer is great but so is the hearty fare from the kitchen (by Wild Cuisine Catering). Open Mon–Sat 11am–7pm. $$ Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. W. Use the bread, called injera, and with your hands scoop up spicy servings of delicious Ethiopian/Eritrean food. Open Tue–Sun 4:30–10:30pm. $$ Wanuskewin Restaurant RR 4, Penner Road; wanuskewin.com. Enjoy the surroundings and “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair,” including Rabbit Pot Pie, the vegan 3 Sisters Chili and more. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $

SOUTH ASIANA1 Indian Cuisine 325 Ave. C S. Lunch and supper buffets or order off the menu for special Punjabi dishes. Open Wed-Sun 11am–10pm, Tue noon–9pm. $$Spicy Bite 113 3rd Ave. S; myspicybite.com. Indian buffets for lunch or supper downtown in the Drinkle Building. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. W; moguldivaan.com. Lovely Pakistani fare made fresh daily. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $ Samosa King 106-3120 8th St. E; thesamosaking.ca. South Indian fast food means dosas, samosas and more. By the large LBS. Open Mon–Tue, Sat 9:30am–6pm, Wed–Fri 9:30am–9pm, Sun noon–5pm. $

VIETNAMESE, THAI,...Asian Hut 320 Ave. C S. The best pho soup in town and daily lunch deals at this gem in Riversdale. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm. $Golden Pagoda 411 2nd Ave. N; Goldenpagoda.ca. Try the green tea salad or coconut chicken soup. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Mon–Sat 5–9pm. $$ Keo’s 1013 Broadway Ave. Lao, Cambodian and Thai mainstays in one locale. Open Sun–Mon 4:30–10pm, Tue–Sat 11am–2pm, 4:30–9pm. $$Nutana Café 806 Broadway Ave.; nutanacafesaskatoon.com. Noodle bowls, spring rolls and more for cheap. Open Tue–Sat 11am–8:30pm, Sun–Mon 11am–7:30pm. $ Royal Thai 2-325 3rd Ave. N; Come.to/RoyalThai. Great Thai curries, noodle dishes and way more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 4–9pm. $$ Spicy Garden 2105 8th St. E; spicygarden.ca. Cheap daily lunch specials in a busy strip mall. Open Sun, Tue–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm. $

Fuzion Sushi & Deli 2-100 2nd Ave. S. Various sushi rolls, rice and noodle bowls, plus bubble tea. The perfect go-to spot at lunch time. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm. $

Go for Sushi 2105 8th St. E; goforsushibuffet.com. All-you-can-eat sushi and a Chinese buffet for under $20. Open daily 11am–10pm. $$

Izumi 3010 Arlington Ave.; on Facebook. Mostly Korean dishes here, plus a wide variety of sushi platters and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $

Nisen 240 22nd St. E; nisensaskatoon.com. All-you-can-eat sushi and Thai food in the city centre. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $

Otowa 227 2nd Ave. S; otowasaskatoon.com. Lunch specials for under $12 (sukiyaki beef, teriyaki salmon), Japanese Bento boxes, and ever-cozy evening dining. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

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. $$$

Sushiro 737B 10th St. E; sushiro.com. Broadway’s best sushi and eclectic Japanese nosh. Reservations recommended. Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$

Seoul 334 20th St. W; seoulsaskatoon.com. Use the iPad menus to order kimchee, bibimbap and table-top barbecued meats. Quick service and free appetizers. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

JAPANESE, KOREAN

1. Gibson’s Fish and Chips After more than 50 years, they’re still around and have the best haddock and chips too. (1025 Louise Ave.; gibsonsfishandchips.com)

2. Venice House Many Saskatonians’ first taste of pizza was thanks to this place in May-fair district. (110 33rd St. W; venicehousepizza.ca)

3. The Cave The funky interior (and Greek food) continues to lure faithful diners and curiosity-seekers alike. (2720 8th St. E; caverestaurant.ca)

4. Mr. Rizo’s Some say this is the best dining experience in town, bar none. After nearly 40 years, who’d argue? (706 Idywyld Dr. N; mrrizos.ca)

5. The Granary The stylized grain elevator means steaks and salad bar. (2806 8th St. E; thegranary.ca)

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1. Best Western Blairmore (map 1, H2; 306 Shillington Cres., 306-242-2299)2. Best Western Royal Hotel (map 1, E6; 1715 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-5552)3. Colonial Square Inn & Suites (map 1, I8; 1-1301 8th St. E, 306-343-1676)4. Comfort Inn (D7; 2155 Northridge Dr., 306-934-1122)5. Comfort Suites Saskatoon (map 1, 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 (map 1, E7; 2000 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-242-3297)9. Four Points Sheraton Hotel (map 1, K8; 103 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-933-9889)10. Heritage Inn (E5; 102 Cardinal Cres., 306-665-8121)11. Marriott Courtyard Saskatoon Airport (map 1, E5; 333 Aerogreen Cres., 306-986-4993)12. Motel 6 Saskatoon (A5; 231 Marquis Dr., 306-665-6688)13. Northgate Motor Inn (map 1, G7; 706 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-664-4414)14. Northwoods Inn & Suites (map 1, G7; 610 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2901)15. Ramada Hotel (F7; 806 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-665-6500)16. Riviera Motor Inn (E6; 2001 Ave. B N, 306-242-7272)17. Sandman Hotel Saskatoon (map 1, D6; 310 Circle Dr. W, 306-477-4844)18. Saskatoon Inn Hotel (map 1, E6; 2002 Airport Dr., 306-242-1440)19. Super 8 Saskatoon (D7; 706 Circle Dr. E, 306-384-8989)20. Super 8 Saskatoon West (map 1, G5; 1414 22nd St. W, 306-974-2900)21. Thriftlodge Saskatoon (map 1, E6; 1825 Idylwyld Dr. N, 306-244-2191)22. Travelodge Hotel Saskatoon (map 1, D6; 106 Circle Dr. W, 306-242-8881)23. Westgate Motor Inn (map 1, H5; 2501 22nd St. W, 306-382-3722)24. Refresh Inn & Suites (H8; 1220 College Dr., 306-934-5555)25. Hampton Inn (K8; 105 Stonebridge Blvd., 306-665-9898)26. MainStay Suites (E5; 317 Aerogreen Cres., 306-933-2622)27. Hampton Inn & Suites (map 1, E5; 110 Gateway Blvd., 306-933-1010)28. Home Inn & Suites (map 1, K9; 253 Willis Cres., 306-657-4663)

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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 (B7; map 2, 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)

local attractionsBessborough 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.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, Tue, Thu) 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.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/parks-recreation-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 (including Market Mall and Lawson Heights Mall). 204 Dakota Dunes Way (20 min. south on Hwy 219), 306-667-6400; dakotadunescasino.com Diefenbaker Canada Centre The only combined Prime Ministerial archives, museum and research centre in Canada features cultural, educational and historical collections from the life and times of 13th Prime Minister, John G. Diefenbaker. Free admission. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm. 101 Diefenbaker Pl. (U of S campus), 306-966-8384; usask.ca/diefenbakerForestry Farm Park and Saskatoon Zoo Open year-round, this designated National Historic Site is home to indigenous plants and animals, plus exotic creatures from similar climates. Call for tours of the former Superintendent’s Residence and grounds (306-249-1315). Open daily 10am–8pm. Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions. 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 finished in 1914, this two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained-glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for various musical performances. Its congregation began as part of the Saskatoon Prebyterian Mission Field in 1885 following the Northwest Rebellion. 838 Spadina Cres. E, 306-244-0159.The Marr Residence 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 Resistance. 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. Musée Ukraine Museum This museum showcases the history of the Ukrainian Catholic Church as expressed by more than 20,000 artifacts collected from generations of Ukrainian settlers to Canada. The building, still under construction, is also home to the formal archives of the Ukrainian Catholic

Archives in Saskatchewan. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. 222 20th St. W, 306-244-4212; mumsaskatoon.com.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.The University of Saskatchewan The U of S has many fine greystone buildings, including 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 famed prize. Off College Drive; usask.ca.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 (306-966-6393). Free admission. Open Feb 7:30–9:30pm, Mar 8:30–10:30pm; 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 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 rich in history wind over more than 6km of parkland, plus art galleries, a theatre, café serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Adults $8.50/children $4. Check out their “Heritage Series” Indigenous artists’ workshops on select Saturdays during the winter. 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 in Saskatoon also has an extensive collection of rare and antique automobiles. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910; wdm.ca.

Meewasin Valley Centre The MVC downtown offers public programs and services focussing on the city’s natural and cultural heritage. Interactive displays (including a replica of an old streetcar, pictured), an art gallery, gift shop and information on other city attractions can all be found here. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, weekends/holidays noon–5pm. 402 3rd Ave. S, 306-665-6888; meewasin.com.


secret Saskatoon


Lux GloriaFor more information on Sarah

Hall’s art and her book Transfigur-ing Prairie Skies: Stained Glass at Cathedral of the Holy Family, visit sarahhallstudio.com.

Our fair city enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other in Canada, with an annual average of 2,400 hours. That’s a lot of light—and a lot of energy-gener-ating potential.

When construction of the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Erindale began in early 2010, the Roman Catholic Dio-cese of Saskatoon wanted to take advan-tage of some of that sunlight by placing solar panels on the roof of the building. That idea never got off the ground; in-stead, a better, more inspired one did.

While the Cathedral opened its doors in late 2011, in July 2013 its massive stained glass windows no longer just con-veyed beauty and grace to worshippers below—they were generating energy.

“Lux Gloria” is a landmark installa-tion of three monumental south-facing windows gracing the upper facade of Holy Family. For starter’s, the project is a world’s first—a cathedral whose stained glass windows generate electricity. These windows—the largest of which could cover half a tennis court—were designed by Ontario-based artist Sarah Hall and are embedded with 1,113 hand-soldered photovoltaic cells. An additional ben-efit of the solar cells other than creating electricity is that they shade the interior and organ loft from strong south light.

The Diocese had originally considered conventional, roof-mounted solar panels but found them difficult to visually inte-grate into the building plan, so adding

Text by Lisa PatrickPhoto by Grant Kernan

the solar element into these artful windows was a perfect fit.

According to the Diocese, the title “Lux Gloria” (“The Light of Glory”) was inspired by “…the beauty of God’s creation as expressed in Sas-katchewan’s vast prairie skies by day and the northern lights by night.” Found within its silver-hued solar ar-ray, 12 dichroic glass crosses signify the 12 Apostles, while a circle repre-sents a prayer for unity.

“Designing stained glass win-dows that generate energy versus the traditional technique of painted

and leaded windows is a significant artistic leap. It was a steep learning curve,” says Hall.

“We are just at the beginning of a new way of building—where our facades generate energy and the field of stained glass can add a beautiful dimension to solar and our buildings. I think by adding the di-mension of storytelling to (solar) we engage people far more readily than the technology on its own does. My hope is to soften hearts about renew-able energy and provoke interest and conversation.”

WINDOW FACTSDimensions:

11.3m high by 3.7m wide (largest window)

Installed height: 35m above the ground

Annual electricity production: 2,500 kilowatt hours (Saskatoon Light &

Power estimates)

First connected to the grid: July 2013

Window fabricator: Glasmalerei Peters GmbH (Paderborn,

Germany)

Solar engineering consultant: Christof Erban (Aachen, Germany)

Fun fact: Each window is subdivided

into 18 panels (54 in total)

“For a thousand years our goal as artists and artisans has been to add beauty, meaning and mystery to buildings. The experi-ence of colour and light can be transformational.”– Sarah Hall, designer of ‘Lux Gloria’


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Why the construction? Infrastructure under Broadway Ave. dates back to 1908! We’re modernizing water and sewer mains for homes and businesses and laying a smooth new road surface for driving and events. To minimize the disruption, we’ll be working in sections – only a few blocks will be under construction at a time. Check out saskatoon.ca/broadway for updates and details!

How long will construction last? Work is planned for May-September, but we’ll start as soon as Mother Nature lets us. A good rule of thumb:

the better the weather, the quicker the construction!

Will Broadway traffic be disrupted? A little, but you can help! We’ve carefully planned detours to keep traffic and transit moving, but if you normally take Broadway to work, we’re asking you to REROUTE YOUR COMMUTE. This is also a great opportunity to carpool, take the bus, bike or walk!

What about shopping and events? If you’re coming to shop and play on

Broadway, there are three words you need to hear: OPEN FOR BUSINESS! You might need a little extra time to get around, but Broadway will be open and, as always, well worth the trip!

Thank you, Saskatoon! We know you’ll dig the changes!

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