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Physicians today work diligently to cure illnesses but in the past they did much more: they counselled and provided a welcome source of advice on maintaining one’s health in general. Just a generation ago we lived closer to our blood relatives and nuclear families. We could rely on them for babysitting and child-rearing/education and home-cooked meals.

Our modern, mobile society has strained such link-ages but a group of concerned Canadians has resolved to address the factors that contribute to wellbeing.

Upstream is a new movement to create a healthy so-ciety through evidence-based, people-centred ideas. It’s about creating dialogue about the state of our society and what we need to do to not just maintain longevity but actually achieve a high quality of life for everyone.

A nationwide, non-profit based here in Saskatoon, Upstream has as one of its founders a Saskatoon physi-cian, Dr. Ryan Meili (he finished second in the Saskatch-ewan NDP leadership campaign earlier this year). Meili has published a book on the need to re-focus national dialogue on the state of Canadian health care—not just the system of how the state provides care but how we as members of a society must function in order to maintain if not improve our collective wellbeing.

The very nature of the national conversation on health is missing the mark.

“If we talk about health, we return by reflex to doc-tors and nurses, hospitals and pharmacies,” Meili says.

“And when we talk about public policy—the field of endeavour with the greatest impact on what deter-mines health outcomes—we too often insist the social factors that affect health, such as poverty or inequali-ties, are too complex or expensive to tackle. The cur-rent frame doesn’t accommodate good ideas that will actually improve the lives of Canadians.”

The members of Upstream want to propose a new frame, one that is evidence-based, using the social determinants of health (including poverty) as building blocks to a better society.

“Thinking ‘upstream’ means making smarter deci-sions—long-term decisions—about what kind of country we want,” Meili says. “We have to see beyond health care to what really makes us ill or well—income and its distribution, education, employment, social supports, housing, nutrition and the wider environ-ment—the social determinants of health. Examining our decisions through the lens of optimal health allows us to focus our efforts on what makes the biggest differ-ence to our wellbeing.”

Upstream has already witnessed a real appetite for change and the movement is growing, with launch events across the country, with thousands more reached through social media each week. People who are joining the movement see their participation as an investment in things that will actually affect Canadians for the better.

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Some find the Movember phenomenon rather odd. For much of the past thirty years, facial hair been out of fashion in Western Europe and North America, replaced by a clean-shaven look and countless disposable razors. Then the Movember campaign kicked into gear just a few years ago and now everyone’s sporting a “mo.” But why?

Some say it’s about manliness. Ancient, pre-Slavic sagas tell that the men wore thick beards (and women long hair) as a sign of virility, to bring them strength and connect them with the earth. Men sported the play-off beard 24/7. You just had to be ready to battle.

Others say the mo is about a return to personal taste. When all men are clean shaven, there’s no style per se; it’s compliance with a standard. Beards, sideburns and moustaches celebrate individuality.

Or it’s about doing your own thing. The world offers lots of prescriptions on how we should live and what we should do. The fact is no one’s right or wrong. Healthy choices are often personal choices that reflect a healthy state of mind.

Or maybe it’s all about preparation: as the wind howls, and cold and darkness continue to creep, having facial hair is very useful. Just be careful when eating or drinking.

This November means playoff time in the CFL and the league’s main prize, the Grey Cup. Regina hosts the 101st championship this year on Nov. 24. There might not be tickets but there will be beards. Even if you don’t have

Move into Championship Movember Mode

either, make the pilgrimage south (take notes from Devin Heroux on p. 14). Just prepare properly for the conditions (Mike Tory reveals his cold-weather secrets on p. 16) and gear up in style (Rider apparel by SFDF: p. 18, 20).

And for those not into football? No matter. Even the most active of socialites would find it difficult to keep up with the dizzying pace of Saskatoon in November. Check out our events pages for more on that, but if it’s home cooking you’re after, foodie Lynette Suchar talks to newly returned celebrity chef Dale MacKay (p. 25).

So, yeah: the weather isn’t improving but there are ways to prepare for that and we found plenty of diver-sions for keeping you inside and toasty warm.

Be sure to stop by the Hilton Garden Inn heading southbound on 1st Avenue between 6:30–9:30am on Nov. 13. Donations rewarded with a grande coffee, a copy of flow magazine and more! Full details on p. 22!

Correction: In the September issue we mistakenly printed a photo that supposed a link between Saska-toon Salsa, def sol Productions and EE Burritos when in fact no such links exist. We regret the error.


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Cover photo of Saskatoon Valkyries player Kelsi Christianson by Mark Tiu (Mark Tiu Photography)

Cover concept by Paul MiazgaRoughriders helmet provided by Jerry’s Artisanal BurgersOfficial CFL Grey Cup football provided by the Rider Store

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MYSTIFIED BY MOVEMBER?Make (and keep) a look of distinctionBy Jennilee Cardinal-Schultz

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1. Diane Weber (Diane Weber Interiors) and Alexandria Koch (GMG Jewellers). 2. Clare Underhill (Rouge Gallery), Claude Hounjet (KPMG), Trina Janzen (North Shore Outfitters) and Phillip Wyant (VWAG), join Chris Kleiter (kinetic) and Michael Wyant (VWAG). 3. Brianna Bergeron (KPMG), Alisha Edgelow (CBC Saskatchewan), Jenn Sharp (Star Phoenix/Bridges), Danielle Wildfong (Western Ag Global) and Sarah Kolla-Empey (KPMG). 4. Stephanie Marshall (U of S) and Jeffrey Straker (SSO). 5. Ashley Schell, David White and Karl Tischler (all Western Business Machines). 6. Paula Collins (Masala Model & Talent), Jasmine Pyng (Humber College) and Chantal Hounjet (Fresh Living). 7. Laura Langen (U of S) with a friend from BHP Billiton. 8. Clare Underhill (Rouge Gallery), Trina Janzen (North Shore Outfitters), Danica Kimberly (Fox & Hounds Brew Pub), Aaron Archer (Outlaws Country Rock Bar), Mandy Pravda (Mane Productions) and Ryan Earle.

Organizer: Mandy Pravda (Mane Productions)flow magazine publisher: Paul MiazgaPhotographer: Mark Tiu Music: Claude Hounjet, Chris Kleiter and Michael Wyant Bartender: Wanthy MendezModels/Hosts: Alexandra Blackwell, Torry Dirpaul, Wanthy Mendez, Jolene Watson, Natiliia Arpolenko

At left: Guests of Freeflow Thursdays take a moment to smile for the camera at the Saskatoon Club Oct. 17.

For over one hundred years the Saskatoon Club has been the meeting place for the city’s business and professional community. More than a century of business connections! It’s a club whose members un-derstand the value that membership brings. For a small gathering of clients or colleagues or the celebration of a milestone or other social occasion with friends and family, the Saskatoon Club never fails to impress.

Freeflow Thursdays by Mane Productions hosted Saskatonians of all stripes in the downstairs lounge

of the Saskatoon Club for a very engaging evening of music, networking, giveaways, and appetizers from award-winning Executive Chef Anthony McCarthy.

With free entry guaranteed through Picatic.com, guests were fêted with a complimentary Bacardi Razz cocktail, music by DJs Claude Hounjet, Chris Kleiter and Michael Wyant, and creations from Chef McCarthy and team that included fresh P.E.I. oysters on the half shell, club-cured Gravlox coho salmon on herbed focaccia, prosciutto wrapped beef tenderloin

and chicken Pakora and miniature Bruschetta cones. After business cards were collected, draws were

held to give away various prizes, including a pair of Tacori earrings from GMG Jewellers, two tickets to the Saskatoon Symphony Orchesta’s Conexus Pops series featuring pianist, singer and songwriter Jeffrey Straker (who was on hand to make the draw) and two pairs of tickets to see movies at the Roxy Theatre in Riversdale. And the fun and music only continued!

It’s easy to attend Freeflow Thursdays and the perks of attending go well beyond free entry. Register yourself and your friends or colleagues through www.picatic.com to experience an evening of socializing in Saskatoon’s best restaurants, lounges and clubs, plus so much more!

The next Freeflow Thursdays event will be at Bell ‘n’ Whistle Pub & Grill at 243 2nd Avenue South from 8–11pm. And check out Freeflow Thursdays on Facebook for photos and updates!

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“The Great Russian Nutcracker” 2pm; tickets from $45; tcutickets.ca

The spectacular Moscow Ballet troupe tours North America each year to bring audiences their beautifully choreographed performance of this Peter Tchaikovsky holiday-themed classic. More than 200 new costumes designed in London and sewn in St. Petersburg, Russia.

TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-7610)

“Razom 2”7:30pm; tickets $31.50; tcutickets.ca

Ukrainian dance ensembles Tryzub (Calgary), Rusalka (Winnipeg), Yevshan (Saskatoon) and Tavria (Regina) present this colourful fusion of performances in diverse styles. Don’t miss out as more than 50 dancers take the stage at once!


Amigo’s 25th Anniversary Weekend feat. Shad

10pm; tickets $15; amigos25.caIt’s hip-hop hype and delight as Canada’s very own Shad rocks the mic in Broadway district. Opening act is We Are The City. Amigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave., 306-652-4912)

1pm; free to the public

For kids of all ages and romantics who simply love the feel-good aspect of a parade, this is the pre-Christmas event of the season. The theme is “Candy Canes & Christmas Carols.” Volunteers welcome!

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Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohenvarious showtimes; tickets from $26; tcutickets.caConceived and directed by Tracey Power, this performance indulges in the powerful music and lyrics of Leonard Cohen to tell the tale of an anonymous writer haunted by his past.


LIVE MUSICAmigo’s Cantina (806 Dufferin Ave., 306-652-4912; amigos25.ca)All concerts $12 and at 10pm unless otherwise noted.Nov. 1: The Paper Kites with Reuben and the DarkNov. 2: The Brains with The East End Radicals and The Great Shakin’ Fevers Nov. 3: Grieves with Sweatshop Union, Parab Poet and others Nov. 4: The Belle Game with Bear Mountain and The Darcys Nov. 5: Hollerado with Zolas and PUPNov. 7: Aidan Knight with Justin Rutledge Nov. 8: Death To The Pixies: A Broadway Theatre Benefit Nov. 9: Shooting Guns with Krang and Chronobot Nov. 15: Ken Mode with Full Of Hell Nov. 16: Nobunny with guests Nov. 21: Amigos 25th Anniversary Weekend feat: Twin Forks with The Treasures Nov. 22: Amigos Official 25th Anniversary Party: Carbon Dating Service, Maybe Smith, Golden Smoke and others Nov. 25: Amigos 25th Anniversary Weekend feat: Brendan Canning with Dinosaur Bones Nov. 29: The Steadies with guests Nov. 30: Phoenix Lauren and the Strength with guests

The Bassment (202 4th Ave. North, 306-683-2277; thebassment.ca)Nov. 1: The Shuffle Demons (9pm; tickets $28/members $23)Nov. 2: David Essig with Paddy Tutty (9pm; $23/$17)Nov. 8: Belle Plaine (9pm; $23/$17)Nov. 9: Heidi Munro (9pm; $23/$17)Nov. 13: Paper Lions (8pm; $25/$20)Nov. 15: Eileen Laverty (9pm; $25/$20)Nov. 16: The Jack Semple Band (9pm; $28/$23)Nov. 18: The Midnight Roses and Annabelle Chvostek (8pm; $23/$17)Nov. 29: Nuela Charles (9pm; $23/$17)Nov. 30: David Myles (9pm; $28/$23)

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Theatre, 306-934-1477; broadwaytheatre.ca)Nov. 2: An Evening with Judy Collins (8pm; tickets $45)Nov. 4: Ablaye Cissoko and Volker Goetze (7:30pm; $38)Nov. 22: The Saskatoon Soaps improve comedy (9:30pm; $12)Nov. 23: BIG SHINY TUNES 4 (time and ticket prices TBA)Nov. 27: Said the Whale with Escondido (8pm; tickets $28)Nov. 29: Burlesque on Broadway (8pm; tickets from $30)Nov. 30: Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra with Denzal Sinclaire

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O’Brians Events Centre (211 2nd Ave. South, 1-866-973-9614; theodeon.ca)Nov. 2: Head of the Herd with Glorious Sons, Lounge Pistol and Seven Strait (7pm; tickets $10.20)Nov. 6: Leon Russell with guests (7pm; $39.50/VIP $59.50)Nov. 10: Passa Passa with DJs Scott Turner, Heywood and Classee (9pm; $10 at the door)Nov. 14: Protest The Hero with Architects, Affiance and The Kindred (7pm; $22.50)Nov. 15: Mocha Girls with special guests (7pm; $45/VIP $65)Nov. 16: Extreme Midget Wrestling (7pm; $20/VIP $35)Dec. 1: Shaggy with Rayvon (7:30pm; $25/VIP $45)

LIVE COMEDYDez Reed’s Comedy Club (32-2105 8th St. East, 306-244-1403; in Maguire’s Irish Pub; dezreedscomedyclub.com)Live performances every Thursday and Friday starting at 9pm; tickets from $15.

The Laugh Shop (951 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-5564; in the Park Town Hotel; parktownhotel.com)


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Rachel looks confident and comfortable in a café latte jacket, black skirt and tunic by Joseph Ribkoff, plus spanx tights, Steve Madden boots, Noa Jewels necklace and bracelet, and Caracol earrings—all from The Sandbox in the City.

The shoot with Rachel was at the Affinity Gallery—Sas-katchewan’s only public gallery dedicated to the celebration of fine craft as an art form. Its adjoining SCC Fine Craft Boutique features the work of more than 60 Saskatchewan Craft Council juried artists.

Adding just the right ac-cents to Rachel’s outfit are a black felt Ophelia fe-dora and Jeanne Simmons gloves from Hats & That, which specializes in distinc-tive and timeless accesso-ries for women and men.

Fall colours come alive in the hand-picked flowers of Rachel’s bouquet from Bill’s House of Flowers—spe-cialists in signature floral arrangements to suit any occasion, plus living wall art, exotic plants and gour-met food items.

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Tales of Bohemia7:30pm; tickets $20; tcutickets.ca

The Elixir string quartet plays the chamber music of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak (Bagatelles, Gypsy Songs and Piano Quartet in E flat).Convocation Hall (U of S campus)

Czech-Mate!7:30pm; tickets from $33.50; tcutickets.caAustralian conductor Daniel Smith returns to the podium to lead the SSO through major works by Dvorak (Carnival Overture, Op. 92, Symphony No. 7, Op. 70, D minor), Elgar and Weber.TCU Place (35 22nd St. East, 306-975-7610)

Michael Kaeshammer8pm; tickets $38; broadwaytheatre.ca

Electricity is in the air as this talented pianist/songwriter brings a new set of original music from his vast store of jazz, soul, pop and R&B influences.

Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 306-934-1477)

Rusko with Roni Size8pm; tickets $15/VIP $29.50; theodeon.ca

DJ star of today Rusko combines with Tonn Piper, DJ star of yesteryear Roni Size (pictured) and Dynamite for a huge electronic music gig at the city’s premiere party

music venue downtown.

O’Brians Event Centre (211 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-1000)

Matthew Good7pm; tickets $35; theodeon.caThis gripping Canadian crooner and his eponymous band broke out more than a decade ago with “Indestructible” and “Everything is Automatic.” His latest solo album is called “Arrows of Desire.” With special guests Gentlemen Husbands.

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As a species in general, humans tend to follow patterns: in nature, in music, in almost everything. We instinctively fall into recurring trends, whether or not they’re movements worth repeating. The music industry is no exception to this rule. Genres, instruments and even artists go in and out of style. And back in again.

According to figures from Nielsen SoundScan, sales of vinyl increased by 33.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2013. That’s a big jump. What’s going on?

There’s no definitive rhyme or reason as to why trends are cyclical, but there are definitely some convincing theories on this subject.

Saskatoon recording artist Zachary Lucky chimed in with his knowledge on the topic after releasing his latest album, “The Ballad Of Losing You,” on 12-inch 33 RPM vinyl.

“I think the resurgence of vinyl has given music fans something a little more physical to take home and to hold onto while everything about the music industry has gone digital,” Lucky says.

Makes sense, doesn’t it? Some people have an interesting way of developing emotional connections with inanimate objects, so when it comes to something as emotional as music, having something physical to represent that sentiment seems like an expected instinct.

On top of this is the fact that vinyl manufacturing is a more complicated process with many steps; things can go awry along the way and that all adds to vinyl’s allure as a more high-end, handcrafted item.

There’s also no denying the unparalleled experience of listening to your favourite album on vinyl. That’s a feeling I was raised with, just like my parents were. And after studying audio production following high school, vinyl has only become more ingrained in who I am.

“It’s how I often listen to music,” says Lucky, “(so) I felt like I had to press vinyl to be genuine about what I was doing. Also, I had a lot of people ask for it, which made me think it was probably a good idea.”

The organizers of international Record Store Day (held on the third Saturday of each April and dedicated to celebrating the independent record store) state that 39% of vinyl record shoppers are 25 or younger, and more than 80% are under 35, suggesting that a new generation of analog lovers is alive and well, and in turn, so is the vinyl industry!

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Mendel Art Gallery (950 Spadina Cres. East; mendel.ca; open daily 9am–9pm)Through Jan. 5, 2014: Rewilding Modernity: Greenberg, Emma Lake and the Undead. They Made A Day Be A Day Here. Works by Amalie Atkins, Heather Benning, Jennifer Bowes, Wednesday Lupypciw and other female artists.

Affinity Gallery (813 Broadway Ave., 306-653-3616; saskcraftcouncil.org; Mon–Sat 10am–5pm)Through Nov. 9: Word View by Cathryn Miller.

aka gallery (424 20th St. West, 306-652-0044; akagallery.org; Wed–Fri noon–6pm, Sat noon–4pm)Through Dec. 7: Intestinal Anarchy! by Hazel Meyer. Working with the form of the suffrage and union banner—a graphic combination of image, text, scale and urgency—the exhibition presents an agitated and lyrical account of how the emotional and critical mind engages the physical.

art placement gallery (228 3rd Ave. South, 306-664-3931; artplacement.com; Tue–Sat 10:30am–5:30pm)Through Nov. 14: slipscapes by Nancy Lowry. From Nov. 16: on the surface by Kelly Goertzen.

Clay Studio Three (3-527 Main St., 306-242-1158; clay-studiothree.org; Mon–Sat 10am–5:30pm)

Darrell Bell Gallery (405-105 21st St. East, 306-955-5701;

darrellbellgallery.com; 4th floor of the Canada Building; Tue–Sat 11am–5pm)

Frances Morrison Library gallery (311 23rd St. East, 306-975-7558; saskatoonlibrary.ca; Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 1:30–5pm)Through Nov. 14: Forgotten Spaces by Cindy Hergott-Pellerin. From Nov. 20: On the Grid. Works by Louisa Ferguson, Judith Gidluck, Kathryn Green and Mary-Anne Parker.

Rouge Gallery (200-245 3rd Ave. South, 306-955-8882; rougegallery.ca; Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat noon–5pm)

SCYAP Gallery (253 3rd Ave. South, 306-652-7760; scyapinc.org; Mon–Fri 10:30am–6pm)

The Stall Gallery (306-653-0800; thestallgallery.com)Remote gallery exhibitions at City Perks (801 7th Ave. North), The Two Twenty (220 20th St. West), Area Home+Lifestyle (249 2nd Ave. South) and The Woods Ale House (148 2nd Ave. North).

U of S galleries (U of S campus; usask.ca/activities/museums)Kenderdine Gallery (home of the university’s permanent collection; open Mon–Fri 9am–4pm); Gordon Snelgrove Gallery (student and special exhibitions; Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm); Museum of Antiquities (ancient busts, bronzes, coins and other artefacts; Mon–Fri 9am–4pm); and, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre (Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm).

void gallery (2-1006 8th St. East, 306-242-8643; voidgallery.ca)Current off-site gallery exhibitions at Optika Eclectic Eye-ware (702B Broadway Ave.), O’Reilly Insurance (101-407 Ludlow St.), Durand’s Fine Footwear (255 2nd Ave. South) and Luna+Hill (208 3rd Ave. South).

MOVIESBroadway Theatre (715 Broadway Ave., 306-934-1477; broadwaytheatre.ca)From Nov. 1: Griot, Bollywood Nov. 6: Cycling with Moliere (presented by La Troupe du Jour; 7pm; free admission)From Nov. 7: Escape from TomorrowFrom Nov. 8: SalingerNov. 12: “Who Cares?” (presented by The Wilson Centre; 7pm)Nov. 15–16: Medico Mania (7pm)From Nov. 17: Special EdNov. 20: Lone Star (presented by ICCC; 7pm)From Nov. 22: Muscle SmoalsNov. 22: The Road Warrior (midnight)From Nov. 24: Broken Circle Breakdown

Roxy Theatre (320 20th St. West, 306-955-8642; rainbow-cinemas.ca)From Nov. 1: Wadjda, Violet & DaisyNov. 4: V for Vendetta (one show only)Nov. 9: The Room (one show only)

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Lumsden—With time winding down before game time, tuck into a hearty, home-cooked breakfast or lunch on the road south. The chic Brickhouse Bistro (235 James St. North, 1-306-731-2859; www.valleygirlscatering.ca) proffers deli-cious and healthy portions of omelettes, soups, sandwiches, burgers and desserts made fresh daily. It’s a great option versus looking for somewhere to eat downtown close to the stadium.

Grey Cup 101: A Pilgrimage Down Hwy 11

No matter who’s in the final this year, the trip to Regina for the Grey Cup is still going to feel like a Roughrider game dayText by Devin Heroux and Paul Miazga

Normally, driving Highway 11 from Saskatoon to Regina can be a drab two-and-a-half hours filled with flatlands and wheat fields, but on Grey Cup game day it will all get a lot more colourful. And if we’re lucky enough to have Saskatchewan make the CFL’s 101st championship final, we’re in for a big treat.

Imagine the entire highway lit up with thousands of fans decked out in green and white during the biggest party on the Canadian football calendar. Expect to see fans of the Green & White pile into buses, fire up their trucks and rev their car engines, all to make their way from the Bridge City to the Queen City and the Mecca of Rider football, Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field.

After passing Grasswood Esso just south of Saskatoon, you’ll soon realize you’re not going to be alone on the road for very long—in fact there will be thousands of fans packed into ve-hicles, everyone giving you reassuring honks and enthusiastic thumbs up the whole way down to the game. It’s un-like anything else in the country. The Riders are Saskatchewan’s team and Saskatoon, Regina and parts beyond become as one, all in the name of football.

To be a true Rider fan, you need to bleed green. After these few pit stops along the way, you’ll have that pre-requisite covered.

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Kenaston Kenaston—Reminder to check your office NHL regular season pool standings

Davidson—Stay focussed; it’s just the halfway point.

Aylesbury—Mome to a not-so-ex-travagant watering hole, but then you step through the unassuming front door… The Elephant Bar (Aylesbury Hotel, 1-306-734-2928), located in the town’s only hotel, is bursting with Rider memorabilia: on the walls, the ceiling, behind the bar—everywhere. There’s a small-town nostalgia feeling you get when you drink your Pilsner here. If you’re feeling brave, ask Lyle or Lana at the bar for the bar’s signature shot. Gulp hard and carry on.

Chamberlain—It will be icy cold on game day and so you might need something to fortify the body and soul: order a high ball from Herman at Shotz on Eleven (1-306-638-6315), the town’s only bar.

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Regina—Just enough time to ditch the vehicle and leg it to the stands in time for kick-off! Now where’s my iced coffee?

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East meets West as the CFL’s top two playoff teams vie for the sport’s greatest prize. Regina hosts the championship spectacle, dubbed “The Celebration in Rider Nation,” for only the second time ever. Nearly 10,000 seats have been added to the stadium to ensure a record crowd. Pop group Hedley will perform during half-time, while The Sheepdogs of Saskatoon are part of the opening entertainment.

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There’s no doubt about it. It’s going to be cold—ice cold. The Grey Cup, that is. There’s no hiding this year; no sliding roof, no controlled climate. This is the real deal: here the winter wind doesn’t just blow across the field—it whispers icily… “Welcome to Saskatchewan!”

This wind-swept plain in late November is where men show what they’re made of, where good spirit has overcome adversity generation after generation…and, more importantly, it’s where fans are truly fans.

And how great it will be if (I should say when) those 40,000-odd faces blown rosy red by the whistling winds are wearing and cheering on their beloved Green & White!

As an avowed Rider fan, my role in the weeks leading up to the big game is simple: First, to scream at the television for Durant to give the ball to Sheets. Sec-ond, to offer my suggestion for a drink that will keep fans both at the game and watching at home happy and warm!

The second is as follows, and note that you’ll need a day or so before the game to prepare.

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BUY ANY ANGUS BEEF, CHICKEN OR VEGGIE ARTISAN BURGER* WITH FRIES OR SALAD PLUS TWO DRINKS & ENJOY A SECOND ARTISAN BURGER OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE FREE. DINE-IN ONLY.

*Includes Bacon Cheddar, Blades Burger, North Van, etc & Gluten Free Burgers. Excludes lamb or turkey burgers. Not valid with Kids & Seniors Meals. No reservations during event hours. As always our artisan burgers come with choice of fries or salad.

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The following recipe is an adaptation of one that I found in the classic “Breast of Friends” cookbooks series:The Ultimate Sask Grey Cup Hot NogIngredients½ lb. (200g) butter1 ¾ cups (400ml) icing sugar1 cup (250ml) brown sugar2 cups (500ml) vanilla ice cream½ tsp each cinnamon and allspice26oz (750ml) good rum (spiced or dark)To be done the day before:

Let the ice cream and butter soften then throw everything but the rum into a large pot and gently cook over a low heat until creamy. Make sure you keep stirring or the sugar will stick to the bottom of the pot! Remove from the heat, add the rum while the mixture is still warm and stir. Poor the mix into ice cube trays and freeze overnight!

This is the genius part: throw the “ice cubes” into a cooler bag you’re taking to the game. If the bag gets checked, it’s just ice! All that’s left is to buy a coffee…use 1–2 cubes per cup.

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5 foods with Rider Pride1. Rider Pride ice cream (at Jerry’s Food Emporium & Jerry’s Artisanal Burgers; jerrys.ca). Minty heaven as ice cream made in-house using all natural ingredients gets the Riders’ stamp of approval.

2. Darian’s DariOs cereal (at Co-op Food Stores; saskatooncoop.ca). Fantuz who? This year the breakfast of champions spells out “Ooooooo!”

3. Melonhead beer (available from Paddock Wood Brewery). The beer for Roughrider fans with a taste for craft beer.

4. Pilsner lager beer (at SLGA stores province-wide). Helpfully, the empty cartons double as a stylish bumper bra if securely tied to the front of your car.

5. Tim Horton’s Roughrider doughnut (available at Tim Horton’s locations province-wide on game day). We’re not quite sure what’s in them, but they are tasty.

Above: Jerry’s spearmint and cookie crumble ice cream gets the nod. Right: Winston’s Pub has 72 beers on tap. The only problem is which to choose.

5 top spots to watch the 101st Grey Cup1. Winston’s English Pub (243 21st St. East; winstonspub.ca). 72+ taps (and counting), rich wood detailing and comfy seating all around.

2. Sports on Tap (2606 Lorne Ave..; sportsontap.ca). Go with groups of one or two dozen or if parking downtown makes you lose it.

3. Earl’s (610 2nd Ave. North; earls.ca). TV screens, impressive food and craft beer at every turn.

4. Maguire’s Irish Pub & Brewery (2105 8th St. East; maguiresbrewpub.com). Honest, unassuming, roomy, acres of

space and the off-sale remains open super-late.

5. Spadina Freehouse (608 Spadina Cres. East; thefreehouse.com). Oven-fired pizzas, delicious cocktails and you’re right downtown in case your teams wins and it’s time to really party.

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One of the perks of living in Saskatchewan is our beloved Roughriders and of course Rider fans themselves! Rider Pride is known all across Canada. Win or lose, the “sea of green” that can be seen on game day around Saskatoon shows just how much we support our guys on the field!

The Rider Store in Saskatoon is the perfect place to find your pride. Located in the Centre Mall on 8th Street East, this store dedicated to all things green has everything and anything you could need to keep you warm, comfy and accessorized to the max for your next football game or gathering. Always here to help, our team (which includes some models with true Rider Pride) recently paid the store a visit to scout out some fun fresh looks!

Touchdown! Keeping with the Green & White theme, couples can colour co-ordinate or switch it up. A helpful hint: make sure you layer up for those chilly days!

Text by Mandy Pravda and Candace FoxHair and styling by Mandy PravdaPhotos by Mark Tiu Models: Danica Kimberly, Phoenix (Andrew Reid), Jordan Hittel and Nathan Holowaty

Rider pride is not always goofy and outrageous (but we know it is way more fun that way!). Keep your professional side and still dress in stride...ladies watch out!

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GIVE ME AN R...you see where we are going with this! Group themes always mean a good time and jerseys are an easy way to dress the part. Colour coordin-ate and collaborate on your outfits to show the competition who’s in it to win it!

She’s a Rider fan alright! Keeping it casual with a Rider sweater, killer leggings and some Rider leg warmers will show your team support! This is highly rec-ommended for your day-to-day “cheering” this fall, well-fitted and very cozy!

Great for babies or grown adults, the Rider onesie is always a big hit. Get cuddly at bed time-being a Rider fan is an all-day, every day adventure! They even have a clas-sic button-up backside for comfort and convenience. This is one style that is a real conversation piece!

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Facial hair grooming & maintenance tips: Keep it clean: wash and comb daily

(the upper lip is a sensitive area and prone to acne).

Shaping: Smile!: The line running from the bottom of your nose (the sep-tum) to the corners of your lips is your natural line. Follow this when shaping your moustache.

Don’t cut or trim anything you can’t see or don’t feel confident cutting; leave that to a professional.

Trend: A moustache (more so a beard) is likely the most on-trend accessory you will see on men this year. Movember is a great kick-start to something more!

Professional: Jenny Thompson, resident manscaper, Cliptomania (300-3rd Ave. South, 306-668-6611)

“I am known as our resident man specialist/manscaper, specializing in hot shaves and hair tattoos. We are also now officially licensed. We even have a special man package called “The Ron Burgundy” which includes a haircut, hot shave, scalp massage and a beer for $50. It’s the perfect way to start or end Movember… or a Tuesday.”

Facial hair grooming & maintenance tips:

Clean lines and trimming unruly hairs makes all the difference. It’s about cre-ating the distinction between handsome and homeless. The models weigh in:

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“I created a faux moustache for myself with purple jewels and gold glitter. I suggested to my co-models that glittering beards might be the next big trend. They didn’t agree.” – Jennilee C.S.

“Maintaining a beard is less work for myself than staying clean-shaven. A well-maintained beard looks better than a 5 o’clock shadow.” – Chris W.

“When trimming or maintaining a beard, moderation is the key. Avoiding making mistakes by only trimming a bit of hair at a time.” – Fabian M.

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Men love growing beards and mous-taches like ladies love wearing lipsticks: There are a kazillion options; change the style, change your look, etc. And just like creating that perfect pouty red lip, a lot of effort, maintenance, product knowledge and professional expertise goes into perfecting the art of grooming men’s facial hair.

Facial hair in all shapes and thickness-es is more popular than ever (for men anyway; ladies should still tweeze, wax or thread any hair that decides to make an appearance below your eyebrows).

I spoke to a couple of local men’s grooming professionals about how to maintain facial hair with a flair. Whether you’re growing a beard a la Duck Dynasty, a handlebar moustache or a soul patch, they have some great tips for you!

Professional: Crystal Dahl-Wildeman, Team Leader & Owner, Ethos SalonSpa & Barber (123 2nd Ave. South, 306-653-8467)

“The inspiration for Ethos Barber came from the first shave my husband, Taylor, experienced across from Grand Central Station in NYC. I watched him relax in the tiny, two-chair, Art of Shaving Company, thinking to myself, ‘Why don’t we have this at home? A space for men to relax.’ The conversa-tion snowballed into a dream and now it’s a reality.”

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I’ve never really gotten men’s fascination with their facial hair until researching this article. After talking to a couple facial hair professionals and some beard enthusiasts, I now understand (or so I think).

Movember is an annual event held during November which

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Heat the wok over high heat, keep-ing it dry. Add 2 tbsp of the vegetable oil and coat the inside of the wok evenly.

Cantonese Chow Mein

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Text by Paul MiazgaPhotos by Greer Frances

Noy Phonsavath of Laos has spent the past 24 years in icy cold Saskatoon but her tastes remain firmly rooted in Asia: she adores Thai food and got her chance to work in the food industry five years ago when she and her part-ners started the restaurant Royal Thai.

“Even at home I have always loved to cook Thai food,” she says in her very good English. “But since I opened the restaurant I no longer have time to cook at home—just at work.”

Thanks to the success they’ve enjoyed, Phonsavath and company decided earlier this year to get into the market for takeout food, producing

Ingredients1/3 tsp each salt and sugar1 tsp (5g) chicken bouillon 1.5 tbsp (20ml) soy sauce 1/2 cup (125ml) water 1 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp (30ml) + 1 tsp (5ml) vegetable oil 1/2 tsp sesame oil 1/2 lb (200g) each beef, chicken breast and barbecued pork, sliced6–8 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup (250g) each broccoli and bok choy, chopped1/2 cup (125g) each onion and carrost, sliced 3/4 cup (180g) mushrooms, chopped1/3 cup (80g) baby corn, chopped 1 tbsp (15g) garlic, minced500g fresh egg noodles

quick but tasty meals (including pizza) at the late-night eatery/takeout spot Chef Express (329 3rd Ave. North), which opened just down the street from Royal Thai in October.

Phonsavath is self-taught as a chef, and she has a food safety handling course from SIAST, but much of her in-dustry savvy comes thanks to her niece in Tennessee, who runs a large Thai res-taurant there. In a kitchen where meals are prepared and cooked in mere minutes, process is everything. Her Cantonese Chow Mein, which features crispy vegetables, egg noodles and four kinds of meat, is a prime example.

Fry the noodles for about 2 min-utes, continuing to shake (not stir) the noodles until they turn golden brown. Flip and repeat so that the outer noodles are golden and the inner ones soft. (Alternatively, the noodles can be deep-fried in the hot oil until crispy and turn golden brown, like a bird’s nest.)

Remove the noodles and arrange in the centre of a plate.

Blanch the vegetables in unsalted, boiling water for 30 seconds.

Put 1 tsp of oil in the wok and fry the garlic and onion before adding the blanched vegetables. Stir fry briefly then add the meats, 1 tbsp of water and cover the wok, letting the

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Chef Dale MacKay, Top Chef Canada winner and owner of Ayden Kitchen & Bar (opening this November in the old Souleio space), knows that every time he walks into the restaurant, which is named after his son, he is going to smile.

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“Restaurant names should mean some-thing and not just sound cool,” MacKay says. For him, Ayden signifies family, a welcoming community; things that are important to him, both personally and professionally.

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Chef Dale MacKay, owner of Ayden Kitchen & Bar and a Top Chef Canada winner, feels that every time he walks into the restaurant he named after his son, he is going to smile. It is a homecoming with a youthful twist.

MacKay was already an established chef in Vancouver but Top Chef Canada gave him the kind of exposure that money can’t buy. “It puts you in homes you wouldn’t normally be in. I have (everyone from) eight-year-old kids to

65-year-olds who know me,” he says.MacKay made connections around the

world but it was his craving for connec-tion back home that made him decide to pack up his Vancouver crew (General Manager Christopher Cho, Executive Chef Nathan Guggenheimer and Head Chef Jesse Zuber) and move to Saskatoon, a place that makes him feel “calm.”

“I didn’t want to miss any more holi-days with family and I want my son to have the same prairie experience growing up that I did,” MacKay says.

“I had to decide what’s most important to me and that is being the best father I can be, and the best brother I can be, and the best son I can be,” says MacKay.

This reality TV winner loves reality shows, even So You Think You Can Dance, or shows where “community” is created, where someone is willing to work hard and do what it takes to succeed.

Happy to be home, MacKay believes it is the right time to open his restaurant—a place that will offer a modern take on comfort food. “I want to take things people already know and enjoy and make them better,” MacKay says. On the res-taurant’s Facebook page, MacKay and his team have made a series of behind-the-scenes videos that feature their approach to food.

The menu at Ayden will therefore have a “rustic” feel, with products locally sourced and much of the food made in-house. Despite prominently featuring a se-lection of charcuterie, this is a menu from a chef who can delight vegetarians too.

The city’s food scene is changing, he says. “We’re coming here to be part of the

city…to grow with the city,” MacKay says.

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Aroma 405 20th St. East (Radisson Hotel), 306-667-2358Wood oven-fired pizzas, steaks and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with vegan and gluten-free menu options. Open daily 6:30am–2pm and 4:30–10pm. $$

David’s Restaurant 294 Venture Cres., 306-664-1133Hearty? Try the Kasseler Rippenspeer (smoked pork loin) or the German platter (consisting of spatzle, bratwurst, pork schnitzel, red cabbage and sauerkraut). Open daily 6am–2pm, 5–8pm. $$

Duck Duck Goose Tapas Bar 616 10th St. East, 306-649-3825; duckduckgoosetapas.com. The only place in town to get Spanish tapas. And some smashing cocktails. Open Mon–Fri 4pm–midnight, Sat 11am–midnight. $$

German Cultural Club 160 Cartwright St. (Lorne Ave. South), 306-244-6869; saskatoongermanculturalcentre.ca . Schnitzel, sausages, struedel and German beers. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm; Sun 11am–2pm. $$

Mediterranno 119 3rd Ave. South, 306-244-4777; mediterranno.com. Beautifully restored restaurant in the 100-year-old Drinkle Building offering two-for-one pizzas Thursday nights, plus superb Greek and French mains. Open Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 4–10pm. $$

Touch of Ukraine 2401D 22nd St. West, 306-382-7774 Hearty Ukrainian standards in the buffet (perogies, cabbage rolls, etc.) Open Wed–Fri 11:45–2pm, 4:30am–7:30pm. $

Tusq 416 21st St. East, 306-244-8877; tusq.ca Multi-course tasting menus, live piano music and other things to tempt diners. Open Mon–Fri 11am–11pm, Sat–Sun 5–11pm. $$$

FRENCHSt. Tropez Bistro 238 2nd Ave. South, 306-652-1250; sainttropezbistro.ca. Simple, refined and attentive to detail, this quaint bistro presents regional influences in its cuisine, plus house-grown herbs, vegetables and flowers. Open Wed–Sun 4–11pm. $$$

Truffles Bistro 230 21st St. East, 306-373-7779; trufflesbistro.ca. Parisian charm, superb brunches and three-course Table d’hôte, plus impeccable service create one of Saskatoon’s most beloved restaurants. Open Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm; Mon–Sat from 5pm; Sat 10am–2:30pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$$

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Bottega Trattoria 110 2nd Ave. North, 306-954-2932; on Facebook: BottegaTrattoria. Master Chef Amedeo Vallati presents his take on authentic Italian dining using fresh, simple ingredients. Open Mon–Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 11am–9pm. $$

Il Salici Ristorante 382 Cartwright St., 306-956-1100; willowsgolf.com. Rustic Italian fare in a delightful setting at the Willow’s Golf Course. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2pm, 5–10pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$

Taverna 219 21st St. East, 306-652-6366A staple for Italian dining in the city centre for decades, Taverna offers a taste of Italy at reasonable prices. Daily specials on the wipeboard outside. Open Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat–Sun 5–10pm. $$

Two Gun Quiche House 35 20th St. West, 306-380-5209; on Facebook: Two-Gun-Quiche-House The story behind the name is as true as Red Seal Chef Bill Mathews’ food. Quiche is the dish; try it with the house-made Italian pork sausage and roasted peppers. Open Tue–Sat 8am–4pm. $

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12 Grill At Greenbryre (0.5km south of Boychuk Drive and Hwy 16), 306-373-7600 ext. 3; twelvegrill.com. Regal dining in the countryside with chaffeured limo service available. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–2pm and from 5pm, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$

Bliss Fine Food 1002 Broadway Ave., 306-477-2077blissfinefood.com. Appetizers, salads and mains with a touch of elegance. Open Tue–Sat 11am–2pm and from 5pm. $$$

Calories 721 Broadway Ave., 306-665-7991; caloriesrestaurants.com. Well-known for its desserts (especially cheesecake), quick lunches and deep wine list. Open Mon–Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 10am–5pm. $$$

The Hollows 334 Ave. C South, 306-652-1505; thehollows.caOne of the city’s most eclectic restaurants, presenting local foods using novel approaches. Open Wed–Thu 3–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–3pm, 5–11pm, Sun 11am–2pm. $$$

The Ivy Dining & Lounge 301 Ontario Ave., 306-384-4444; ivydiningandlounge.com. In the city’s warehouse district diners can expect an upscale continental menu. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, 4–11pm; Sat 4pm–midnight; Sun 5–9pm. $$$

John’s Victorian Steakhouse 2033 Ave. B North, 306-664-2313; johnsvictorian.com. Found in the city’s north end, this spot has turned a new leaf and attracts a well-heeled crowd. Open Mon–Sat 4:30–9:30pm. $$$

Prairie Harvest Café 2917 Early Dr., 306-242-2928; prairieharvestcafe.com. This cozy little haunt of epicureans was recently ranked among the top 100 restaurants in Canada. Open Tue–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm. $$

Rembrandt’s 243 21st St. East, 306-244 8555; rembrandts.ca. Edwardian décor, attentive service, creative entrées and the city’s deepest wine list. Open Mon–Thu 7am–11pm, Fri 7am–midnight, Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 10am–2pm. $$$


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SOUTH ASIAN/VEGBlack Pepper 5-1501 8th St. East, 306-244-6777; on Facebook: Black-Pepper-Restaurant . A welcome and fragrant stop for curry or vegetarian eats on the city’s east side. Open Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm, Fri–Sat 5–9pm. $

Garlic Guru 410 Ave. A South (in the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market), 306-370-0033; garlicguru.ca. The city’s one spot for vegetarians offers tasty and healthy meat-free soups, salads and snacks made from local produce. Open Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 8am–2pm, Sun 10am–3pm. $ Mogul Divaan 2115 22nd St. West, 306-343-5005; moguldivaan.com. This Pakistani spot produces a delicious buffet made fresh daily and which strictly adheres to old family recipes. Open Tue–Sat 11:30am–10pm, Sun 11:30am–9pm. $

Passage to India 440 2nd Ave. North, 306-477-7164Simple and satisfying Indian food (special thali!) just north of downtown. Open Mon–Sat 11am–2:30pm, 4:30–8:30pm. $$

Spicy Bite Two locations: 113 3rd Ave. South, 306-374-4774; 4-3401 8th St. East, 306-373-4747; myspicybite.com Excellent Pakistani mains and desserts at the buffets for lunch and for sit down meals at supper. Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. SS

GLOBALAfghan Kabob & Donair 3-100 2nd Ave. South, 306-477-2255The full menus is worth a sit-down meal, though the kebabs are always nice. Open Mon–Sat 11am–10pm. $

Bon Temps Café 223 2nd Ave. South, 306-242-6617Seafood creole, chicken and sausage Jambalaya, BBQ shrimp and mash, plus the aptly named Big Messy. Open daily 11am–9pm. $$

Cesar’s Cakes & Cafe 11-3000 Diefenbaker Dr., 306-244-1188Filipino arroz caldo (chicken soup with rice), kare kare (a peanut stew with beef), tokwat baboy (steamed pork and fried tofu) and more at this out-of-the-way space. Open Tue–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–5pm. $

Konga Café 204 Ave. H North, 306-244-7867; kongacafe.com. The place to go for classic Jamaican jerk chicken or banana fritters. Open Tue–Sat 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm. $

Mardi Gras Grill 239 Idylwyld Dr. South, 306-382-1795; on Facebook: mardigrasgrillrestaurantCajun and creole po’ boys with gator meat, fried green tomatoes seafood etouffé. Open Tue–Wed noon–9pm, Thu–Sun 11am–10pm. $$

Lebanese Kitchen 1206 Emerson Ave., 306-242-8892 Great falafels, hummus and tabbouleh, but also meat pies (fatayer) and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $

Leyda’s 112 20th St. West, 306-244-0707; on Facebook: leydas Gluten- and nut-free “experiential” cooking. Flowing, open kitchen design. Health-positive choices on their simple menu. Open Tue–Sat 11am–10pm. $$

Saba’s African Cuisine 901 22nd St. West, 306-933-4447Use 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 Wanuskewin Heritage Park, 306-931-6767; wanuskewin.com. Executive Chef Kevin Merasty presents “First Nations cuisine with a modern flair.” Superb game meats to go with bannock and muskeg tea. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, holidays 11am–4:30pm. $

The Woods Ale House 148 2nd Ave. North, 306-652-5883; woodsalehouse.com. Craft beers from micro-brewery Paddock Wood, plus good eats and live music. Open Mon–Thu 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–2am. $$

deliciously authentic cajun & creole cuisine

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CHINESEGenesis 901 22nd St. West, 306-244-5516. Find your way to this spot in a tiny strip mall and have at the crab Rangoon, lemon chicken and more. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

Mandarin Restaurant 245 20th St. West, 306-244-1818One of the city’s tried-and-true places for dim sum, with lineups out the door. Order ahead for their Peking Duck or spring for fresh seafood. Open Thu–Tue 11am–8pm. $$

Szechuan Kitchen 835 Broadway Ave., 306-664-8668; szechuankitchen.ca. A busy eatery worth a visit in the Broadway district. Open Sun–Thu 11am–9:30pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10:30pm. $$

Taste Legend 423 20th St. West, 306-665-3388Some of the freshest and most authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine around. Open Thu–Tue 11am–9pm. $

Yip Hong’s Dim Sum 1501 8th St. East, 306-956-3375Arrive early on weekends to avoid the lineups for their sumptuous dim sum, which many say is the best around. Open Fri–Wed 11am–9:30pm. $$

BRAZILIANSaboroso Brazilian Steakhouse 40-2600 8th St. East, 306-249-4454; saboroso.ca. Traditional beef, chicken, pineapple and more on the rodizio. Open Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 4pm, Sun 10:30am–2pm. $$

Fuzion Sushi & Deli 2-100 2nd Ave. South, 306-244-2005Serving up various types of sushi rolls, rice and noodle bowls, plus bubble tea. Open Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm. $

Go for Sushi 2105 8 St. East, 306-931-8898All-you-can-eat sushi on the east side (next to Doug’s Spoke ‘n’ Sport). Open daily 11am–10pm. $

Nisen 240 22nd St. East, 306-653-8188. All-you-can-eat sushi right in the city centre. Open Tue–Sun 11am–9:30pm. $

Otowa 227 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-3888. Popular as a lunch spot (specials under $12), especially for teriyaki beef and salmon dishes. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

Samurai 601 Spadina Cres. East, 306-683-6926. True Japanese teppan yaki—with all the fire and flair (in the Delta Bessborough Hotel). Open daily 5–10pm. $$$

Sushiro 737B 10th St. East, 306-665-5557; sushiro.comThe Broadway area’s best for sushi and eclectic Japanese fare. Reservations a must. Open Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight. $$$

Seoul 334 20th St. West, 306-652-2310; seoulsaskatoon.com Use the iPad menus to order kimchee, bibimbap (rice and veg topped with a fried egg), meat from the table-top barbecue and free appetizers to start each meal. Open Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. $$

JAPANESE/KOREAN

2nd Avenue Bar & Grill 123 2nd Ave. South, 306-244-9899; 2ndavegrill.com. $$6Twelve Lounge 612 Spadina Cres. East (in the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel), 306-652-6770; 6twelve.ca. $$$Flint Saloon 259 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-2255; flintsaloon.com. $$$ The James Hotel Lobby Bar 620 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-6446; thejameshotel.ca. $$$ StaQatto Piano Bar 416 21st St. East, 306-244-8877; tusq.ca. $$Spadina Freehouse 608 Spadina Cres. East, 306-668-1000; thefreehouse.com. $$ Winston’s English Pub 243 21st St. East, 306-374-7468; winstonspub.ca. $$ The Yard & Flagon 718 Broadway Ave., 306-653-8883; yardandflagon.ca. $$

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Wood-fired pizza oven

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Live music

Wed, Fri, Sat (No cover)

The explosion of interest in quality wine and craft beer in recent years comes in part from the education-al experience of consumers being able to tour vine-yards or local microbreweries. In the coffee world, the same behind-the-scenes experience is much rarer for coffee lovers and even coffee professionals. Where most of “the craft” of beer and wine happens in the brewery or cellar, the work done at the roastery can only be as good as the work done on the coffee farm.

Rule #1: Where to GrowThe farmer’s art requires an intimate knowledge of

local microclimate. Water drainage, soil fertility and

Terroir: Crafting quality coffee at originseasonal weather patterns give each coffee a unique expres-sion of its surrounding terroir.

Arabica coffee needs cool temperatures of 10-23C and must be frost-free year round, limiting farms to high moun-tains in the tropics.

Altitude too exerts a powerful influence on quality. Coffee grown below 1500m tends to be dull, flat and less complex than that grown from 1700–2100m. It has denser cellular structure and clearly articulated flavours.

Although naturally mineral-rich volcanic mountain soils

are preferred for growing coffee, farmers can manage soil fertility by returning coffee pulp and manure back into the land year after year. Shade trees can also increase productivity in dry regions, while planting leguminous plants alongside coffee fixes nitrogen in the soil. Oftentimes the best farms are also the small-est, usually 10 hectares of very choice land. In the world of coffee, the little guy always has a lot to say about quality.

Next month: Rule #2. After the consideration of where to grow, wine shows its increasing influence on coffee in consideration of what varietals to grow.

Text by Jimmy OneschukPhoto courtesy of Tom Owen

Fully ripe Villasarchi varietal in Costa Rica.

Jimmy Oneschuk is the owner and head roaster at Museo Coffee. A veteran of various barista competitions, he was a founding partner at Caffé Sola and managed a café in Victoria, BC, before returning home to roast.


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Soups, sandwiches, desserts & baked goods made from the freshest of ingredients

Specializing in lunches & treats for the gluten-free, the vegetarian & the vegan

CAFÉS & DINERS

Broadway Café 814 Broadway Ave., 306-652-8244It’s where to go for pancake stacks, milk shakes, etc. Open Mon–Wed 9am–8pm, Thu–Sat 9am–9pm; Sun 8am–8pm. $

Broadway Roastery Two locations: 614C Broadway Ave., 306-652-8888; 2318 8th St. East, 306-955-7434; broadwayroastery.com. In-house roasts and loose-leaf teas. Open daily 8am–8pm. $$

Café Noir 157 2nd Ave. North, 306-249-2554; on Facebook. Refreshing, cheery and prompt service. Open Mon–Sat 7am–5pm. $

City Perks 801 7th Ave. North, 306-664-2060; cityperks.ca. Tastefully lit, great coffee and a top spot for weekend brunch. Open Mon–Fri 7:30am–6pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. $

Collective Coffee 220B 20th St. West; collectivecoffee.com. Inside the 220 co-work space, it’s the place to see and be seen in Riversdale. Fresh sandwiches and baked goods. Open Mon–Wed 8am–6pm, Thu–Fri 8am–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. $

Museo Coffee Two locations: 950 Spadina Cres. East; 730A Broadway Ave., 306-651-3933; museocoffee.com European styling and service in the Mendel Art Gallery and on Broadway. Open daily 8am–6pm. $

Mystic Java 128 4th Ave. South, 306-954-2404. A dark and woody space with espresso, desserts and music. Open Mon–Sat 8am–11pm, Sun 8am–6pm. $

Park Café 512 20th St. West, 306-652-6781; parkcafe.ca As classic a diner experience as it gets. Open daily 8am–4pm. $

BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Christie’s Il Secondo 802C Broadway Ave., 306-384-0506; on Facebook: Christies-Il-Secondo. Grab a seat in the window and tuck into pizza or panini while the world goes by. Open Tue–Sat 10am–8pm. $$

d’Lish by Tish Café 702A 14th St. East, 306-652-5483; on Facebook: livingdlish. A sublime hideaway in the Broadway district with its cozy nooks and deliciously fresh food. Open daily 8am–10pm. $

Earth Bound Bakery & Deli 220-1820 8th St. East, 306-955-2184; earthboundbakery.blogspot.ca. A top city bakery with memorable sammys and soups. Open Tue–Sat 9am–5pm. $$

The Griffin Takeaway 10-33118th St. East, 306-933-3385; thegriffintakeaway.com. Unbeatable takeaway options for gluten-free baked goods or lunches, with many vegan options too. Open Mon–Sat 10am–7pm. $$

JaKe’s on 21st 307 21st St. East, 306-373-8383; jakeson21st.ca. A busy downtown lunch spot with numerous dessert options. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm. $$

Poached Breakfast Bistro 259 2nd Ave. South, 306-651-2255Stuffed French toast, maple pecan bacon and other sumptuous breakfasts. Open daily 8am–2pm. $$

Underground Café 430 20th St. West, 306-370-7963Tasty panini and lots of space to just hang out. Open Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. $

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MEXICAN/LATIN AMERICANEE Burritos 102 Ave. P South, 306-343-6264; eeburritos.com. Start and end your Friday night with salsa dance parties at this El Salvadorean spot which has been featured on The Food Network Canada. Open Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri 10am–2:30am, Sat 11am–9pm. $$

Las Palapas Resort Grill 901 Victoria Ave., 306-244-5556; laspalapas.ca. Go for the food, return for the fun in this buzzing eatery and lounge. Open daily 11am–11pm. $

La Bamba Café 3-1025 Boychuk Dr., 306-242-2622; labambarestaurant.ca. It’s always packed: the food is that good. Open Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri–Sat 11:45am–8:30pm. $$

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Bell ‘n’ Whistle Bar & Bistro 243 2nd Ave. South, 306-931-4411. Gastro-pub food in the old Royal Bank building (vault doors and all) from the owners of Saboroso. Open Mon–Sat from 11am, Sun from 10am. $$

Carver’s Steakhouse 612 Spadina Cres. East, 306-652-8292; carverssteakhouse.ca. Top steaks and dozens of special-order wines. In the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Open daily 5–10pm. $$$

Congress Beer House 215 2nd Ave.

STEAKS, BURGERS...South, 306-974-6717; on Facebook: Congress-Beer-House. Chef Cole Dobran-ski and his crew from Calgary serve tasty nosh that goes well with beer. Daily lunch specials too. Open daily 11am–2am. $$

The Granary 2806 8th St. East, 373-6655; thegranary.com That little grain elevator on 8th Street houses an iconic steak house with prime rib, chicken and their tasty salad bar. Open Mon–Thu 5–10pm, Fri–Sat 4:30–11pm, Sun 5–9pm. $$

The Hub 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000Bright, spacious and ideal for food or drinks before or after an event at TCU

Place. In the Holiday Inn. Open daily 6:30am–11pm. $$

Jerry’s Two locations: 1115 Grosvenor Ave., 306-373-6555; 844 51st St. East, 306-974-6777; www.jerrys.ca Head to the their originally decorated spot on 51st Street for artisanal burgers and ice cream. Open Open Mon–Fri 7am–11pm, Sun 9am–11pm. $

Manos Restaurant 200-1820 8th St. East, 306-955-5555; manos.ca Greek accents to classic North American dining and top-notch service. Open Mon–Fri 11am–midnight, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am, Sun 10am–midnight. $$

EE Burritos: This Latin American (as opposed to merely Mexican) restaurant opened years ago and Saskatoon food lovers have come to like it a lot because it is still one of the most popular spots around. So visible have they become that owners Manrique Medrano and Kathleen Lipinsky, who took over two-and-a-half years ago, were featured on Food Net-work Canada’s “You Gotta Eat Here” in March 2013.

Medrano’s favourites in terms of taste and preparation are their tamales, pupu-sas and pozole. Pupusas are a Salvadoran specialty (El Salvador is where he was born) and are like a corn pancake with choice of filling: pork or cheese and ja-lapeño. Having tried them recently, they are a must! The pupusas come served with sour cream, a light tomato salsa and curtido (pickled cabbage) on the side.

The next mouth-watering surprise was when the tamales came. They, along with pozole, a Mexican soup, are quintessen-tially Mexican dishes and they’re done

EE Burritos & Konga Café

Text and photos by Lynette Suchar

very well at EE Burritos. Service here was fast and attentive, and even before describing the rest of the food, I can’t wait to go back.

The tamales, cooked in banana leaves, were creamy and slightly sweet made with maiz (corn) imported from El Salva-dor. The huge plate of nachos we ordered (topped with shredded beef, cheese and sour cream) is big enough for a group of friends on a Friday night, when the res-taurant hosts Latin dance lessons. Fridays at EE Burritos are extremely festive, with salsa music playing while dancers prac-tice their moves. Even hearing the music on a weekday evening gives a taste of the atmosphere.

We added a little green to our table with the subtly spicy chipotle shrimp salad—a nice way to enliven your tastes without adding lots of calories. And I washed it all down with a refreshing horchata, a Mexican beverage made of rice, vanilla and cinnamon. A little out of the way at 102 Avenue P South, EE

Burritos is worth the trip for some spicy Latin cuisine. You may even forget the temperature is dropping.

Konga Cafe: As soon as you walk into this casual dining space at 204 Avenue H North, you get the feeling you’re in the kitchen already: the head chef, wearing a faded t-shirt and her apron, stands a metre away stirring something in a big metal pot; the scent of sweet Caribbean nutmeg, allspice and chillies that form the heart of Jamaican food is in the air; Reggae music infuses everything with an infectious vibe; a familial chatter between customers and res-taurant staff carries over from table to table.

Konga Café takes me away to a warmer place. It’s why the regulars have their fa-vourite spots and dishes, and jerk chicken is one of the most popular here.

The Konga jerk has a bite but doesn’t overpower, and the sauce coats the chicken and the bottom of the plate mak-ing it good for dipping rice or mixing in with the accompanying carrots, zucchini and tomatoes.

The Creole shrimp are an easy choice, though if you like them as much as I did, forget about getting the recipe, however,

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the chef did tell me that the blend of pu-reed peppers in a rainbow of colours are a key to a successful Creole sauce.

Depending on how busy it is, Konga Café can be either hectic, with staff look-ing frenzied, or blissfully calm with ser-vice that’s very quick (we fortunately had the latter). As for vegetarians, this is one restaurant with very limited options ex-cept for the delicious sides of vegetables, rice and beans, though they do serve a vegetable wrap at lunch.

As I have been told, a spicy Jamaican meal is not complete without a refreshing slice of homemade key lime pie, along with a Red Stripe beer to cleanse the palate. I didn’t opt for either, but they do sound tempting.

Konga’s Caribbean eats and beats make this little west side story well worth the short trip there.

Lynette Suchar is a freelance writer, photog-rapher and yoga teacher who also works for the Saskatchewan Environmental Society as their communications coordinator. An inveterate foodie and traveller you may see her hanging out at the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market on weekends when the mercury falls. @mycreativefling

Montana’s Two locations: 1510 8th St. East, 306-384-9340; montanas.ca. For meat lovers: sticky beef or pork ribs, plus chicken, fish, pasta, salads and even a veggie burger. Open daily 10am–10:30pm. $$

Woodfire Grill 152 2nd Ave. South, 306-653-7437; on Facebook: WoodfireGrillDowntownSaskatoon. Matt Schryer has a creative, 100% gluten-free menu and daily lunch specials. Open Mon–Sat 11am–1am, Sun noon–10pm. $$

Rock Creek Tap & Grill Two locations: 102 1820 McOrmond Dr., 306-979-7337; 160 220 Betts Ave., 306-974-7392; rockcreekgrill.com. $$


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Children’s Discovery Museum (at Market Mall; 2325 Preston Ave. South, 306-683-2555); www.museumforkids.sk.ca. The CDM (next to the mini-golf) gives children the chance to learn and socialize through play. Exhibits and programming help foster creativity, curiosity and an enduring love of learning. Entry $3.75/person (free <12 mo.)

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1. Delta Bessborough Hotel(F7; 601 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-5521)2. Hilton Garden Inn(D5; 90 22nd St. East, 306-244-2311)3. Holiday Inn Saskatoon(D5; 101 Pacific Ave., 306-986-5000)4. Holiday Inn Express(D4; 315 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-384-8844)5. The James Hotel(E7; 620 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-6446)6. Northgate Motor Inn(B4; 706 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-664-4414)7. Obasa Suites* (3 locations)(H7; D5; C8; www.obasasuites.com)8. Park Town Hotel(C8; 924 Spadina Cres. East, 1-800-667-3999)9. Radisson Hotel Saskatoon(G6; 405 20th St. East, 306-665-3322)10. Ramada Hotel(A4; 806 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-665-6500)11. Hotel Senator(E4; 243 21st St. East, 306-244-6141)12. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel(E7; 612 Spadina Cres. East, 306-652-6770)13. Northwoods Inn & Suites(A4; 610 Idylwyld Dr. North, 306-244-2901)

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Tourist AttractionsForestry Farm Park/Saskatoon Zoo(map 1, E11; off Attridge Dr.)Meewasin Valley Centre(map 2, G6; 402 3rd Ave. South)Mendel Art Gallery & Civic Conservatory(B9; 950 Spadina Cres. East, 306-975-7610)Saskatoon Farmers’ Market(G4; 410 Ave. A South)The Marr Residence (I6; 326 11th St. East, 306-652-1201)Ukrainian Museum of Canada(C8; 910 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-3800)University of Saskatchewan campus(map 1, G8; along College Dr.)Wanuskewin Heritage Park(map 1, A9; 5 min. north on Wanuskewin Rd.)The Weir (map 1, F8; north on Spadina Cres. East)Western Development Museum(map 1, K4; 2610 Lorne Ave.)

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. East, 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.

Dakota Dunes Casino The only 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 (e.g. Delta Bessborough Hotel). 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 our 13th Prime Minister, John G. Diefenbaker. Free admission. Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm. 101 Diefenbaker Place (U of S campus), 306-966-8384; usask.ca/diefenbaker

Forestry 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). Off Attridge Dr., 306-975-3382; saskatoon.ca/go/zoo.

Kiwanis Park & Vimy Memorial Bandshell Found along Spadina Crescent East is this tribute to the city’s war veterans. The Vimy Memorial bandshell, south of the Delta Bessborough Hotel, honours WWI veterans. A large water fountain just north of the hotel remembers those who died in WWII. The surrounding park also remembers noteworthy Saskatonians Denny Carr and Ray Hnatyshyn.

Knox United Church A designated municipal heritage building and finished in 1914, this two-storey, dark red brick building boasts beautiful stained-glass windows and acoustics that make it a regular venue for musical performances and other events. 838 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-0159.

Meewasin Valley Trail and Visitor Centre The MVC downtown offers public programs and services focusing on the city’s natural and cultural heritage. Interactive displays, an art gallery, gift shop and information on other city attractions. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, weekends and holidays noon–5pm. 402 3rd Ave. South, 306-665-6888; meewasin.com.

Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory The city’s premier contemporary and classic art gallery. More than 6,000 works by local and national artists; new exhibitions regularly. Gift

shop, the Civic Conservatory and café. Free admission. Open daily 9am–9pm. 950 Spadina Cres. East, 306-975-7610; www.mendel.ca.

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, Duke of Connaught. 816 Spadina Cres. East.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada Dedicated to the Ukrainian settlers who contributed in large measure to the development of the prairies. Displays of embroidered fabrics, wood carvings, decorated Easter eggs and ceramics. Open Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. 910 Spadina Cres. East, 306-244-3800; umc.sk.ca.

Wanuskewin Heritage Park The Northern Plains Cree have 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. Galleries, a theatre, restaurant serving First Nations cuisine and gift shop. Paid admission. Open daily 9am–4:30pm, 11am–4:30pm on holidays. 5km north on Wanuskewin Road, 306-931-6767; wanuskewin.com

Western Development Museum Go back in time with a visit to the WDM’s 1910 Boomtown. More than 30 buildings—wiith a general store, blacksmith shop and jail—recreate the scene of a typical prairie town in the early 20th century. One of three such museum province-wide. Open daily 9am–5pm. 2610 Lorne Ave., 306-931-1910; wdm.ca.

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secret Saskatoon

Who do you remember on Remem-brance Day? Perhaps your family has been fortunate enough to not lose any of its members in the various wars and conflicts that plagued the 20th century, or you are a decendant of those who escaped the hor-rors of war by moving to Canada.

Even if you did have a relative who did not return from war, that was several generations ago and you probably know very little about that great-grand parent or uncle who fought and died some-where far away.

My great-grand father fought in World War II and came back home to continue the peaceful life he had led before war broke out. My mom still remembers how he’d take her on a horse ride after a long day at the farm. In order to remember such people, you need to first find out who they really were.

You draw energy from your ancestors, ask them for help and use them as an example to meet all kinds of modern day challenges with their support. Thinking about someone who survived a war suddenly makes the daily grind that much easier to take.

If you are on a leisurely stroll downtown, consider taking a small detour to check out the StarPhoenix Clock located at the intersection of 5th Avenue North and 24th Street East. It serves to remember a man who answered the call to arms and paid the ultimate price for service to his country.

This Seth Thomas* street clock was originally erected in 1920 in front of the newspaper (then called the Saskatoon Star) at its previous home at 230 20th Street East by one W. Herman in honour of his best friend and business partner T. Lawson, who died in World War I. It is a protected heritage site and a simple if sobering reminder of the terrible cost of war.

*Seth Thomas is America’s oldest clock maker (since 1813) and has street and tower clocks all over the world.

“Elegy”2pm, 7:30pm; ticket prices TBAThe Saskatoon Chamber Singers honour those who have served in defense of our rights and liberties with their solemn Remembrance Day program. Tickets available at St. John’s Music, McNally Robinson Booksellers, from any choir member, at the door or online.Knox United Church (838 Spadina Cres. East; saskatoonchambersingers.ca)

Lest We ForgetText by Lisa PatrickPhoto by Paul Miazga

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