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Volume 11, Issue 38, Week of September 29, 2014

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It can be easy to believe police officers are invincible. They are often the first to respond when we need help, and the

first to protect us when we need it the most. Jason Jacobson is a Saskatoon police offi-

cer. He is also a husband and father. While he is not invincible, to many people he is a hero.

In 2010, the then-33-year-old Jacobson was having a good year. He had just applied for, and been awarded, a coveted position

with the Saskatoon Police Service. He had spent three weeks working at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and curled as an alternate in the Brier in Halifax. Then, like so many before him, he found a lump. A biopsy revealed that despite the fact Jacobson otherwise felt completely healthy, he had Stage IV follicular non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

“It was incredibly difficult,” said Ja-cobson, reflecting on the days and weeks immediately after receiving the news about

his blood cancer. “I didn’t deal with it well. I was depressed and angry. I felt that noth-ing would ever be the same: my family, my work, my activities. Suddenly, things I thought were so important weren’t any-more. My family was very supportive. The diagnosis was affecting my wife’s life as much as mine, but she stayed very strong.”

Within three weeks of his diagnosis, Jacobson was receiving his first round of chemotherapy.

Jacobson knew he needed support, and

that turning to someone who understood what he was going through was vital. With this in mind, he turned to Saskatoon resident Bev Allen, a family friend who had the same diagnosis as Jacobson, and had completed the same treatment he was about to receive.

“I contacted Bev, and we exchanged emails,” said Jacobson. “My wife and I went for dinner with Bev and his lovely wife, Pat.

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Saskatoon police officer Jason Jacobson is the “honoured hero” at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada walk (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

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I have never had so much fun feeling so out of place. Sandy and I went to

the Saskatoon Comic and Entertainment Expo two weekends ago at Prairieland Park. I had planned to catch up with an acquaintance who now lives in Calgary. He was scheduled to be at the event promoting his two books. Sadly he wasn’t there. Hap-pily we were, along with 8,800 other people.

As Sandy took photos, I would ask people for their names and for the names of the characters they represent-ed. I recorded it so I could decipher it later. I didn’t know a Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler from Tiki in D.Gray-Man. I could tell one was male and one was female, and they were both cool. I wanted to tell Tiki that smoking would eventually kill him.

It took me more than an hour of listening to the recording and then Googling to try to piece things together. Please forgive me if I have identified some of the characters incorrectly. Trust me, I have never done this much research for a column.

As we strolled through the rooms at the Expo, we met a couple of Sans

from Princess Mononoke, a big part of the cast from Free!, Zoey from Mew Mew Power and the Elev-enth Doctor from Doctor Who. Honestly, I thought I was told he was the Elev-enth Doctor from Dr. Drew. Finally, somebody I recog-nized.

We also met a Red Sonja, portrayed by Malissa Sekela. I’m guessing she was the most photographed

cosplayer at the event. (Note: all the photographs with this column and on page 4 were taken by Sandy. There was no prompting from me. She did self-impose a one-cleavage picture rule.)

Malissa is an illustrator. Her alter ego, Red Sonja, is a female Conan the Barbarian, I was told.

“They hang out in some of the com-ics.”

Malissa said that illustrating and cosplaying are hobbies for now. To sup-port them, she needs a day job.

“But this is where my passion lies.”A couple of weeks ago, I met Saska-

toon author Xander Richards for coffee. We were talking about screenplay writ-ing and his espionage book, Coast: An Act of Burial. Somehow the conversa-tion turned to the Saskatoon Expo.

Xander said these festivals are happy places.

“It’s the only place I’ve been where everyone is smiling,” he said. “Every-one is there because sci-fi and geekdom are cool.”

He was right. It was one of the cool-est places I have ever been. And Old Cam has been to a few cool places in his days.

Clearly I spent too much time watching and reading about sports in my youth. I’m not a Trekkie or a Star Wars person. I have read a few Archie comics. I didn’t see one Jug Head at the convention. I watched the 1960s ver-sion of Batman, but none of the recent movies. I am not a Spiderman guy. I am a bit of a superman (wink, wink), but I really hate to brag.

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Malissa Sekela dressed as Red Sonja

Cool cast of characters at ExpoMarleigh Mandzak, as Harley Quinn, and Michael Mandzak, as the Eleventh Doctor from Doctor Who, were among the 8,800 to attend the Saskatoon Expo

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Yann Martel, a pillar of Saskatoon’s liter-ary community since

2003, has enjoyed his flirta-tion with Hollywood.

His book, Life of Pi, published in 2001, was transformed into a major motion picture that emerged with critical success by be-ing nominated for 11 Acad-emy Awards, including best picture, in 2012. It collected four Oscars, including one for its director, Ang Lee.

Life of Pi is the story of an Indian boy who explores spirituality and prac-ticality, including what he learned in the company of a Bengal tiger, while being shipwrecked for 227 days.

Martel is the first to admit the movie “wasn’t his,” but the vision and the work of Lee and screenwriter David Magee.

“The cinematic visuals of the movie were stunning,” Martel told those at-tending a special panel during Saska-toon’s edition of The Word On The Street. “I was happy with the movie and happy with the economic benefits. I was given the opportunity to be on location the last two days of the production and got a cameo part.”

But deep in his heart, Martel believes in literature and the enlightening effects it has on readers.

“What was missing from the movie were the things that made Pi a sensibil-ity,” said Martel. “I didn’t find it an intellectually satisfying experience. I love the written word because it is intimately collaborative. I consider books more powerful than cinema. As one reads, one is being creative. There’s no driving music, no jarring camera angles, the things by which a movie can kidnap you. At the end of a movie, you sometimes have that feeling of being kidnapped.

“There are people who come out of the theatres and tell you it was a good movie. But after being questioned, 95 per cent will tell you they preferred the book. I’ve watched thousands of movies. In my mind, I saw two mov-ies, Fahrenheit 451 and Blade Runner, which I believe were movies which turned out better than the book.”

It was coup for The Word On The Street that Martell convened a panel that included four other Canadian authors who have been dabbling with screen adventures.

Amanda Lindhout is on the verge of learning how Hollywood works because her story, A House in the Sky, has been acquired by Annapurna Pictures and an actress, Rooney Mara, has already been designated to play the title role.

Terry Fallis, a Stephen Leacock award-winning novelist, is having his story, The Best Laid Plans, turned into at least a six-part commitment for a

CBC television comedy.Kelley Armstrong wrote a

series of books, Women of the Otherworld, which has been converted into a Canadian television series, Bitten, and it has received the green light for a second season.

Zarqa Nawaz created a CBC series, Little Mosque on the Prairies, which was launched by CBC in 2007, has enjoyed a six-year run, and is now being seen in more than 60 countries.

Lindhout’s script has been acquired by Annapurna Pictures, founded by Megan Ellison in 2011, and already the producers have enjoyed rousing success with American Hustle and Zero Dark Thirty.

Lindhout was listed as a contributor to the Red Deer Advocate when she and fellow Canadian journalist, Nigel Bren-nan, were kidnapped outside of Mogadi-shu in August 2008 by teenage captors whom she considers to be products of their environment in Somalia and shaped by conflict.

She was kept shackled in a dark, windowless room, without clean drink-ing water, with very little food and without medical supplies, for 460 days until her family and the Brennan family were able to pay ransoms. They were released in November 2009. Both wrote books about their experiences.

From the early discussions, Lind-hout will be considered a consultant on the movie. The choice of Mara as the actress has been made, and the choice of director “has been narrowed down between two big Hollywood directors, each different in style. I have been very impressed with Mara, with whom I’ve visited, and with the production com-pany.”

Interesting, too, is that the film has been assigned to three male screenwrit-ers “and we’ll see how three men can handle a very personal woman’s story. I’m sure there will be scenes which will be difficult for me to visualize again, and I want them to just get to the heart of the story.”

Fallis said he has ”quite liked the early drafts of The Best Laid Plans, knowing they can’t take thousands of words and use them all on the screen, and I’m happy with the adaptation. In the book, I clearly designated the par-ties of the politicians. On the screen, they don’t want party identification. You have to learn to let something go. Otherwise, don’t take the chances.”

Armstrong read the early drafts of Bitten, but she’s an author who would rather not see the end product on film.

“It is important to me to keep my attachment to the characters, the ones I wrote about back in 2001, and not have my vision of them changed by what I have seen on the screen.”

The other special Saskatchewan input on the panel came from Nawaz, who was the creator of Little Mosque on the Prairie. The irony was that two Canadian networks were launch-ing two Prairie-flavoured comedies virtually at the same time, and both were succeeding. The other was Corner Gas, created by Brent Butt and possessing a cast that included home-grown talent like Tis-dale’s Butt, Saskatoon’s Janet Wright and Indian Head’s Eric Peterson.

Nawaz built her series around the Muslims who settled in a Prairie town, and found they were under-represented and often misunderstood. Nawaz elected to use comedy, calling comedy a valuable and powerful means of breaking down cultural barriers.

There were challenges.“Most people in the

industry didn’t think it could be done. With the help of Westwind Productions, we did it. It was an incredible pro-cess, writing, creating, changing ideas, sometimes fighting the CBC executives down east. At the end of the day, it was more than I ever expected. It became a microcosm of multi-culturalism on the Prairies and people saw us in a much different way,” said Nawaz.

She took much pride in “being one of the two mega comedy hits coming out of Saskatchewan at the same time.”

Little Mosque on the Prairie became a calling card for her, but it didn’t come with guarantees for the future.

“In the last four years, I have tried to sell pilots to four different networks. In the TV business, each network will probably look at 150 pitches a year. None sold. The problem is that when they say no, you have nothing to show for four years of ideas. I am working at writing a book, but it’s not out yet.”

None of the writers said they’d trade their careers as authors to become screenwriters.

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It’s been years since I felt this free. It’s been so long I al-most forgot what freedom is.I mean real freedom, not

just the freedom one gets when walking out of a prison. This is a feeling that comes from the human spirit. I have spent more than a few nights in different institutions. It varied from a single night in the local drunk tank to more than two years in Canada’s penal system. Even though it’s been almost 30 years since I was last sentenced to a term in a crowbar hotel, it still feels like it wasn’t that long ago.

I remember when I was released. I chose to walk from the prison to the bus depot. It was an early October morning when I was escorted out of the main com-pound to the front gates. I had a girlfriend who wanted to come and pick me up, and

there was also a transportation van the institution had. It was only a couple of miles to the depot, but it’s a distance I will never forget.

“Never again,” I said to myself.

I had decided I would never step foot into another place where I would lose my freedom. What I hadn’t realized was I was about to step into the worst prison ever — the prison I had built around myself.

There were walls around me that were about as high as the stars. They were emotional walls that seemed impenetrable. However, as the years rolled by, brick by brick those walls started to come down. I was finally starting to grow, and ever so slowly I started to taste freedom. After many years my laughter was real, my tears were healers and I felt the strength and

power of the human spirit. I don’t miss jails, but every now and then I think of the people I had met there – not just the in-mates but the staff, visitors and volunteers. You have to give credit to the Christian soldiers for not giving up on people who are in the most desperate periods of their lives.

After I was released, I decided to go back to school — post-secondary. It didn’t take me long to get established and start on a future that seemed full of potential.

I worked hard, not only at my job but also, more importantly, on myself. Life was good until I developed a medical condition that was to control my life for almost 10 years. Time after time I ended up in a hospital. I’ve had so many opera-tions I lost count. At one point, about six years ago, I was told I didn’t have long to live.

I spent more than two years bed bound

in a hospital. I was in horrible pain, but I still believed I would be able to walk again. What kept me going was there were people in the same hospital that were in worse shape. There was always someone whose laughter could be heard all over the hospital, even though he couldn’t move because his body was burned to a third degree. When I saw this, I thought, “What have I got to bitch about? If a man who is burned to be unrecognizable could laugh with his children, then surely I can get off this wheelchair.” And, I did.

It’s now been two years since I stopped taking pain medication. I had lost almost 100 pounds. My weight is now about what it’s been since I was 18. Today I feel free from the pain and the madness that came with it. I feel free from fear, the fear of the pain returning. It feels like I just slid down the rainbow of life and fell right into a pot of freedom.

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“Bev and I were a generation apart, but we had an immedi-ate bond. He was reassuring.

He was knowledgeable about the disease and the treatments that I was about to face. Bev gave us hope.”

Fast forward to today. It has been three years since Jacobson received his final chemotherapy treatment. This year he will be walking as an Honored Hero in Saska-toon’s Light the Night, an annual event that takes place each fall at dusk in communities across the country for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).

“Currently there are approximately 110,000 Canadians living with or in remis-sion from a blood cancer, and every 25 minutes someone new is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or one of the many blood cancers,” said Aviva Zack, Saska-toon’s LLSC Light the Night coordina-tor. “Participants at Light the Night carry glowing lanterns: red for supporters, white for survivors or gold for those walking in memory.”

This year’s walk takes place in Saska-toon on Oct. 5, kicking off with registration and entertainment in Kiwanis Park at 5 p.m., followed by a remembrance ceremony at 6:15 p.m. The walk itself begins at 7 p.m. Light the Night encourages everyone par-ticipating to become a Champion for Cures by raising a minimum of $100.

“The funds raised through Light the Night go towards vital blood cancer re-search and all those research dollars stay in Canada,” explained Zack. “In fact, there is a researcher at the U of S who was recently given funding from LLSC, so some of those research dollars are staying in our commu-nity to help find blood cancer cures. Dollars raised through Light the Night also help fund free support services that we provide to patients and their families right here in Saskatoon.”

As Jacobson gets ready to participate in this year’s event, he reflects on his family, both at home and at work, who supported him on his journey.

“I live a new ‘normal’ now,” he said. “I try to be a good dad and husband. I play hard and work hard. Lymphoma is always in the back of my mind. I wonder if a cure will be found, and if or when I’ll relapse.”

Jacobson relishes being a dad, some-thing he and his wife were told might never be possible after he went through treatment.

“My two-year-old daughter is a bless-ing,” said Jacobson. “I’d sure like to live to see her grow up.”

While Jacobson is the Light the Night Honored Hero this year, his mentor, Bev Allen, will be honoured as Saskatoon’s Remembered Hero.

“When Bev’s disease progressed and transformed in late 2012, I felt helpless,” said Jacobson. “Despite the setback, his courage, positive attitude and plans for treatment were inspirational. Many com-plications later, in March 2013, Bev passed away. His funeral was one of the most dif-ficult days I have ever been through.

“Now that I’m involved with Light the Night, I see how important it is to raise funds for research,” he said. “They’re so close to a cure. There is a cure; we just haven’t found it yet. Walking with Bev’s family — Poppa’s Pavement Pounders — is an honour for me. Being the Honored Hero is a bit much. I’m not a hero, just a survi-vor.”

His pride in his job is obvious, and Jacobson credits his co-workers for coming up with the majority of the funds he has raised for LLSC and Light the Night.

“The Saskatoon Police Service is my second family,” said Jacobson. “I have received tremendous support from my workplace since my diagnosis. I believe the other officers at SPS living with blood cancer would say the same.”

Cancer has also impacted the way Jacobson tackles the daily challenges that accompany his role in the community.

“Police work constantly evolves. No call is ever the same,” he explained. “We see things that I’m glad most people never will. I empathize with many people we deal with. Since my diagnosis, I have a new ap-preciation for the fact that there will always be someone else that has it worse than you and me. Be grateful for what you have.”

Information about Light the Night, including how to register to walk or to donate, can be found at www.lightthenight.ca. Aviva Zack, Saskatoon’s Light the Night coordinator, can also be contacted directly with any questions or to volunteer at (306) 241-0226 or [email protected].

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We arrived at the show 30 min-utes after it opened. The lines were long. Sprinkled generous-

ly along them were people with incred-ible costumes. I don’t know anything about sewing, but I can imagine how much time and effort went into creating them.

The outfits reminded me of the cos-tumes Sandy made for our three sons in their Halloweening days. I wondered how the pink unicorn, the big baseball or the

Don Cherry suit would play at this event. On second thought, I am not sure if Sandy made the Don Cherry suit or if we bor-rowed it from Ned Powers.

“I’m not familiar with this character,” an event-goer might have said, looking at the unicorn.

“It’s just a regular pink unicorn from my mom’s closet,” my pink-unicorned son would say.

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I t’s difficult to write a column in a weekly publication about a situ-

ation as fluid as the Saska-toon transit lockout. It’s not, however, difficult to write a weekly column about optics. Because the basic rules that apply to managing optics — whether for an individual or organization — really never change.

Which is why it was so utterly jaw-dropping that on the same evening that the lockout took effect, the mayor and some members of city council opted to stay and continue to party at a TCU Place gala. Not only staying, as buses were returning to the barns, but cheerfully tweeting pictures of themselves in black tie against the backdrop of their $350 dinner plates. One councillor actually posted a smil-ing, schmoozing picture on social media at exactly the same time as reporters were posting pictures of dev-astated, unsuspecting bus riders facing long walks home.

Should the mayor and councillors have rushed to give their stranded electorate a personal ride home? No, of course not. Should they have left the gala, given that there was little they could do at 9 p.m. on a Saturday eve-ning? Perhaps. In fact, some council-lors opted not to attend at all, given the unfortunate, but coincidental, timing of the event put on by the same leaders who opted to lock out their staff at the exact same time.

Should they have posted pictures, forever memorializing what could eas-ily be construed as blatant disregard for the little people — the now strand-ed little people — who put them in a position to even be at that party?

No. Hell no. This isn’t rocket sci-ence. It’s called subtlety. It’s called the Internet — a place where what you do, say, or intend is not nearly as important as how it’s consumed (again, nowadays 99.9 per cent of the time on the Inter-net) by the general public.

Becoming immune to how what you say, do or post is consumed by the unwashed masses is the kiss of death.

Which brings me back to the No. 1 rule of optics: it’s all optics.

Optics is why wearing a T-shirt for a media confer-ence about an important issue, even if it is Friday, Saturday or Sunday, sends a terrible message to the public about how much you actually care about them.

Yes, an otherwise in-nocent T-shirt, or picture, has the power to negate

your hard work, intentions, popular-ity, career or future. Don’t believe me? Ask the NFL.

I don’t have a dog in this hunt. As previously discussed in this space, I don’t ride the bus. As far as I’m con-cerned, both the City of Saskatoon and the Amalgamated Transit Union have done a fabulous job of ensuring this situation sunk to this point. And let’s be clear about the numbers: specifi-cally, how many people (aka voters) are being impacted by the transit shut-down. Not many.

According to the City’s own num-bers (Saskatoon Transit’s 2012 annual report), four per cent of the population of Saskatoon rides the bus, or approxi-mately 10,000 residents. Yes, those numbers are two years old, but I have no reason to believe that they have risen.

Those 10,000 people do ride the bus a lot —12.7 million times, to be exact, or three to four times per day each, seven days a week. But still, it’s only 10,000 people. Extract 25 per cent of riders to account for those ineligible to vote, and then multiply that num-ber by Saskatoon’s whopping 36 per cent voter turnout, and you have 2,700 people to worry about, spread across 10 wards, if you’re someone whose job hinges on that sort of thing.

However, it’s situations like these, heavily covered by the media and with a strong human interest component — some of those 10,000 riders are seniors missing doctor’s appointments or kids missing school — where optics are everything, and its effects reach way, way more than those 2,700 votes.

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Mayor Atchison: We want to sign a contract; that is the first thing we want to get done. People have purchased bus passes from the City of Saskatoon and they expected to have service provided to them. And now we are not providing that service. The administration has agreed that there will be re-funds or extensions for all pass holders including UPass and EcoPass customers. We have to make sure we do the best we can for our customers. They bought passes in good faith. We need to look after them.

Question: Can you please explain the valuation of the City’s pension plan? The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) says it has numbers that show a surplus. The actuarial report shows a massive deficit. Who’s right?

Mayor Atchison: We need to under-stand the difference between a personal pension plan like an RRSP and a corporate pension plan or a large group of people that have a pension plan together. With a personal pension plan, you make decisions about investments and withdrawals until the money is gone. Under a major group plan, such as the one the City funds, it goes on in perpetuity so evaluations are done quite differently. ATU leaders say they have received a report from a law firm that indicates a plan surplus. Lawyers are not actuaries. An actuarial plan takes a very long time to put together. It can’t be done in hours or even days.

The city’s board of trustees hired an actuarial firm, AON Hewitt. They prepared a report on the financial health of the

pension fund and determined it was in a deficit position and it needed to be fixed. The board approved that report and sent it to the superintendent of pensions for the province, and the super-intendent assessed the report and agreed with the findings. By the way, the board of trustees that oversees the pension fund is made up of four members from the local unions/associations, four members chosen by the City and one independent mem-ber. The City does not manage

the pension plan. City council was hop-ing the fund had a surplus; everyone was hoping there was a surplus. But there was a deficit that had to be dealt with.

Consequently, eight of the nine unions/associations agreed to the new pension plan going forward. The City of Saskatoon will increase its contributions by 0.3 per cent for three years. The employees will do the same. Early in negotiations I am told all nine union/associations were in agreement on the pension question. There was no one who objected to the plans a year ago, and now ATU is saying they don’t agree.

So council held a special meeting and approved the new plan. When there is a new actuarial report, it should show the plan is sufficiently funded right now.

We want to sign a contract. I think it is really important that people know that. The other eight unions/associations were told the dollars for an increase in wages, benefits and pensions were on the table. And that is all we had for everyone. That’s where we are today.

Question: There was a recent social me-dia controversy about the safety of down-town. What are your thoughts on this?

Mayor Atchison: I think Saskatoon is safe and secure. There might be some incidents that occur along the way, but they happen in every major city. If people have concerns they should be contacting The Downtown Partnership, who has the community support officers patrolling the streets. They are not only downtown, but in Broadway and Riversdale. Folks who have concerns should also contact the police service. We need to make sure the streets are safe for everyone.

*****Clarification: In last week’s questions

and answers a reader asked about school-zone speed limit signs on Clarence Avenue at Wilson Crescent. I misspoke. Yes, there is a school just two blocks away, but there is also a day care in the basement of the church on the corner. It is Alerces Spanish Preschool and Kindergarten. That is why the school zone signs are at that location. Thanks to the readers for refreshing my memory. — Mayor Atchison

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Years back, while serving on the school board, I was involved on the

management side of a lockout. It was an experience I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

To make a long story short, at that time the teachers had ex-ercised their option of rotating walkouts. As the rotating strikes escalated, the onus on the divi-sion for “duty of care” and the safeguarding of students during the dispute became impossible to meet. For that paramount reason the board voted to lock out teachers and close schools pending settlement of the contract.

Based on this experience, I ask the question: Why did the City lock out the bus drivers? Was there an issue of public safety? Although some routes were cancelled, supposedly due to broken-down buses, and users were inconvenienced, the buses were still getting most riders to their destina-tions. Or was the lockout a back-door entry to get at the pension-plan issue?

The union seems to be losing the public-rela-tions battle. Some citizens don’t seem to realize that the union is not on strike, but locked out by the City. The subtle suggestion is that this union is being greedy because it did not settle in the same timely manner that other city unions did. But the City put down a final offer that was a 10-per-cent increase for four years together with changes and increased contributions to the pension plan.

Recently StatsCan announced that in August booming Saskatchewan had the highest rate of inflation in the country — reported at 5.2 per cent. Nationally, the rate of inflation was 2.1 per cent, while the consumer price index went up 2.7 per cent over the last year.

For the purpose of simplicity, if the 10-per-cent offer equated to 2.25 per cent a year, given inflation and increased contributions to the pension plan, these drivers would further behind rather than ahead. Why would the City, knowing the growing increase in the cost of living here, expect this union to settle for less than it already has?

Does the bus drivers’ position on their pension plan smack of a sense of entitlement? The best way to understand another person’s point of view is to try to walk awhile in their shoes. Hypothetically speaking, let’s say you take the money you are saving for your retirement and buy a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC.) The bank will give you a better interest rate on your GIC if you lock it in for a long period of time. There is risk on both sides of this investment contract. If interest rates go up, you are earning less on your locked-in investment and, if rates go down, you look like a financial wizard.

Your GIC is coming due and you expect that

your investments, with earnings, are going to serve you well when you retire. The problem is that the bank is now telling you it is not going to pay you the agreed interest rate because bank’s earnings did not meet expecta-tions. They point to the fine print in the contract that says they can do that.

Do you think, in this scenario, you have been fairly treated? Perhaps that is how the bus drivers feel. They had a contract with the City for their current plan, believing it will be there when they retire and now find it has

been changed without their consent. (Generally when issues arise from an unsustainable pension plan, current plan members are grandfathered and new hires come in under a different plan.)

At the special council meeting on Sept. 22, councillors were quick to point out that they were not responsible for the pension liability, and that there is an independent board of pension trustees that manages the plan. If coun-cil is not ultimately responsible, why are they dealing with it at all?

The pension committee is comprised of an equal number of union and City

representatives along with one other ap-pointee agreed upon by both sides. This board will get advice from actuaries and administrators and, in all likelihood, heed that advice. Clearly, this board reports to the City, as we have heard for years about the looming pension liability, due in large part to the poor return on investments. Why did the City sit on this problem until it became a crisis? And what action do they intend to take with the pension trustees and its administrative advisors who let this plan accumulate a $7-million deficit?

I am not, nor have I ever been, a member of a union. Nor are any of my immediate family members working in a unionized job. I do not use public transit in Saskatoon. So I have no horse in this race, but there is an issue of fair play. Although you can renegotiate the terms of a contract, you shouldn’t get to unilaterally alter it. And please don’t say to me that this action by council was to save taxpayers’ money, because I could write a book on the City’s ques-tionable spending of tax dollars.

Maybe the answer is to do away with public pension plans and offer civic

employees the same benefits council gives itself — matching contributions to an individual Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). For every dollar councillors put into their city-approved RRSP through payroll deductions we, the taxpayers, match it. If a council-lor wants benefits like dental, medical or the like, they purchase it through a group plan from SUMA. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. Create group plans and allow employ-ees to access the same if they choose. Some employees will save in an RRSP and/or buy benefits; others will not. But the responsibility will rest with the individual.

There were no winners in the school lockout. Parents were seriously ticked off, students lost instructional time and, after the contract settlement, the healing between teachers and the school divi-sion was a long time coming.

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Clive Atkins is living his dream. Twelve years ago, Atkins fell in love with the bar industry. “Someday, I’ll own a bar. It’s going to be

easy,” he thought.It wasn’t easy, but he owns

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Fionn MacCool’s opened Monday on Second Avenue

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“We were thinking maybe we would buy a bar; maybe we would get a franchise. I brought (Fionn MacCool’s) to him after seeing a video online for it. There were YouTube videos of people having fun. People can talk and be loud and everyone is having a good time.

“I felt it was something Saskatoon is almost missing in a way. In some places, it’s very, ‘Here’s your drink, and I’ll see you later.’ For us, it’s something where there will be entertainment almost every night. It doesn’t matter what day it is. All that matters is the vibe in the bar.”

Atkins and Willick made a trip to Ontario to meet people in Fionn’s head office.

“That went well,” he said. “We were still on the fence about what we wanted to do. It took a long time. Then we decided to push forward with it.”

There are 28 Fionn MacCool’s in Canada. This is the first in Saskatchewan.

“If we were going to down this route, we wanted to be the first ones,” Atkins said. “We wanted to bring something new to the community. As soon as we were able to get on board with them and find this location, we were like, ‘OK, it’s a match. We should do this.’ ”

Atkins and the Willicks went big.After a couple of weekend test runs for family and

friends, Fionn’s opened in its 5,400-square-foot location. Fionn’s employs 90 people, and has seating for close to 300.

“We have been doing our orientation for a while,” At-

kins said days before opening. “The first day I was almost in tears, because this is it. When you see people in the building, even if it is staff on their first day, I was tearing up because this is my life-long dream. So to be this close to actually opening the doors was like waiting for a baby for 12 years for me.”

Fionn’s has deep roots in Ireland. There are Irish touches throughout the bar. Its menu, which has been described as high-end bar food, has numerous Irish influ-ences. Ninety-nine per cent of the food is made in-house, Atkins said.

“If we are going to be different, I want to be really dif-ferent, not the guys down the street,” he said of his menu. “I don’t want to be like that. I want my food to be fresh and consistent.”

Fionn’s is also about beer.“Draft beer is super important to us,” Atkins said, noting

his bartenders have taken the first level of a beer master’s program called Prud’homme.

“That means our bartenders should be the most knowl-edgeable in the city on what they are talking about with beer. We serve beer in branded glassware, with a branded coaster. Beer isn’t one size fits all when it comes to glass-ware. There is different glassware for different reasons.”

One of the things Fionn’s will soon offer is portable draft taps. This allows patrons to pour their own draft at

their tables. The tables are currently Saskatoon bound from Ireland.

“They are a little bit taller tables. The keg is stored un-derneath it. We can move them around the room.”

A device records how much beer has been poured at each table. This way a group can take what they want from a keg and pass it on. The concept is new to Saskatoon, he said.

He said the fun factor will come in the form of enter-tainment — including live music — as well promotions and attitude.

“It doesn’t matter what day it is. All that matters is the vibe in the bar,” he said. Tables can be easily shuffled around to accommodate large groups of diners and groups of late-night partiers.

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“We have a different way of doing things than do most other big franchises. We focus on them having a good time at work and us caring about them as individuals. Some-times in this industry people become jaded and stop caring for whatever reason. We just don’t want to be that way.”

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Roofs are the first line of defence in keeping our homes dry, and so it is extremely important to ensure your

roof is well maintained. Greg Wintring-ham, owner of Wintringham Roofing in Saskatoon, has some things to watch for as well as tips for making sure your roof is well cared for.

Wintringham notes that most shingles used in Canada are the Canadian made IKO shingles, with IKO’s Cambridge Architectural Shingles line, with its limited lifetime warranty, being the most popular. The shingles are laminated and installed over a synthetic membrane rubber under-lay.

Wintringham says if you take proper care of your roof, it should last for 25-30 years. Proper care starts with keeping your eaves clean. “No one likes to do it, but roof rot is one of the biggest problems with roofs. You need to clean your eaves out two to three times a year to make sure the moisture has a place to go that is away from your roof. There are profes-sional roof cleaning companies out there that will do it for you if you want.” In a similar vein, Wintringham stresses the importance of keeping the bottom four to five feet of your roof empty of snow in the winter. “You can buy a roof rake for this, or just used a shovel, and the easiest way

is just to pull it towards you. Do not,” he cautions, “do anything about the ice that is under the snow. If you get up there with a hammer to try and chip it away, you will just damage the shingles. As long as the ice is free of snow and is exposed to UV rays, it will melt on its own.” Keeping the bottom of your roof clear of snow prevents ice dams from forming, which will track melt sideways and can cause moisture and mould in your drywall. Wintringham adds that you can also place nylons filled with eco-friendly ice-melting products in the valleys of your roof to keep a clear path for moisture forming on your roof, but stresses the importance of using a proper environ-mentally friend product and not salt. “Salt will come down your downspouts and kill the grass and plants around them.”

You should frequently check your shingles for wear, especially on the south facing side of your home, where deteriora-tion will happen first. “Your first clue that you might have a problem will be little rocks in your eaves or downspouts. That means your shingles could be starting to fall apart. You also want to make sure your shingles are not curling up. Do not wait until you have leaks to look at your roof! If you do that, then it is too late and the moisture is already in your walls, and the damage is done. Pay attention to your

roof, and get it fixed before it is an issue.”Vigilance is also important, Wintring-

ham continues, “because any good roofer will need to be booked months in ad-vance.” To further protect yourself against not so reputable companies, Wintringham stresses “never give money to a roofer up front for services or products. A good roofer can wait 30 days after the roof has been installed for payment and can buy the product outright on his own. That way,

problems that might come up can be fixed in that first month at no extra cost to you. Make sure you ask for a WCB clearance letter and proof of insurance up front, and pick an established contractor who lives in your area.”

If you would like more information about Wintringham Roofing, you can call 306-230-3528, or visit http://www.win-tringhamroofing.com .

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Paint and wallpaper have changed in a number of ways in the last few decades. According to Ken Saretski

from Eastside Paint and Wallpaper, the in-dustry is now working from a technological standard set three or four years ago which focuses on paints that dry fast and clean while adhering to strict environmental stan-dards. This means they contain no volatile chemicals or solvents. Wallpaper is now much easier to apply and remove.

In terms of style trends, Saretski says that flat latex finishes are becoming more popular, as they are now more durable as well. “These finishes are becoming very popular for bathrooms especially, because you can easily wipe them clean.” Colours this year are warm and subtle, with the pale blue Breath of Fresh Air 806 being the 2014 colour of the year. Along with this, Saretski adds, “cleaner whites are making a comeback. Colours like Snowfall and White Dove. Soft greys, like Distant Gray, Castleton Mist and Wickham Gray.” Other colours from this year’s palette include Peach Parfait, Clay Beige, Van Alen Green, Fruit Shake, Coral Essence, Sparrow, Flint and Lavender Mist.

The bolder colours of the last few years, Saretski explains, are now being used more as accent colours, perhaps for feature walls.

Wallpaper this year is all about explor-ing texture. “We have wallpapers with grass cloth on them, with different sheens and colours. Trellis patterns are also popular this year, as is patterned damask.” Saretski adds that “retro is making a come-back as well. What’s old is new again, and this is showing up in a lot of the patterns and textures we are seeing.”

Saretski reminds people to ensure that your wall is properly ready for its new colour or paper. “The biggest mistakes people make when doing projects them-selves are application errors. For paint, you need to make sure that your walls are clean. But for wallpaper, it is essential that your wall be properly primed. You can-

not hang wallpaper directly onto drywall that has not been primed, preferably with a latex drywall primer, which helps the wallpaper to stick and creates a moisture barrier. And if you are hanging wallpaper on a painted surface, that paint needs to have been drying on the wall for at least 30 days. Doing this important prep work will ensure that your paper hangs easier and, just as importantly, comes off easier when you are looking to change things again.”

If you are unsure, or have any questions, go and talk to Saretski and his staff at Eastside Paint and Wall-paper. “Our staff has over 130 years of combined experience, and can give you advice on products and applica-tion. As well, we have two colour consultants on staff who can help you choose your palette and accents.”

You can visit Eastside Paint and Wall-paper at either of their two Saskatoon loca-tions, at 1201A Walpole Ave or at 1-406 Ludlow St.

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family room or a man cave, a basement finishes your home. However, included in your planning to develop your base-ment, you need to ensure that you have a properly protected foundation. Our springs seem to have become increas-ingly wetter; basement flooding is an issue that many Saskatchewan residents need to deal with.

According to Daryl Janzen, a man-ager at Saskatoon Co-op Home Centre on Avenue C, in order to maintain a dry basement, you need to start with keep-ing moisture away from the outside of your home. This can be done in several ways, and the easiest and most basic thing to do is regular maintenance of your eaves. “Make sure your eaves are clear so that your downspouts can direct the water away from the base of your home.” Janzen also recommends landscaping the ground around your house so that it slopes slightly down-ward, providing a place for the water to go other than into your basement. You can also ensure window wells provide proper drainage to prevent a further bar-rier to moisture.

But the most important thing to do to the exterior of your foundation is to make sure it is well sealed with a water proof product, and to surround the base of your home with drain tile. Janzen recommends a couple of sealants. One of these is Henry Blueskin WP200, an adhesive membrane that is designed to seal the exterior of the wall from lateral water movement. The Superseal Dimpled Membrane works similarly.

Janzen explains that most new homes built today use this kind of product, but says that many older homes need to have their exterior waterproofing sys-tems updated.

For working on the interior of your home, Janzen says that one of the most important things is that you provide a moisture barrier with your sub-floor. “You want to use 2x2 sub-floor tiles that keep the finished floor away from the concrete providing both drainage and insulation.”

Many older homes have basement windows that are not energy efficient and are too small to meet egress codes - that is, it must be big enough for a person to climb out of in an emergency. Janzen suggests upgrading windows al-lows for more light, comfort and safety.

Larger openings can be cut into the existing foundation and properly sized window wells can be added to meet the new egress codes. Saskatoon Co-op recommends a quality PVC window with dual Low E or triple glazing.

Overall, for your basement, Janzen says the goal is to have good air-flow. “Air-movement is extremely important, because it keeps down the humidity. Newer homes are built with this in mind, but if you have an older home, it is a good idea to invest in a de-humid-ifier for your basement.” Prevention, both inside and out, is really the best policy because, Janzen explains “mois-ture that gets into your drywall travels quickly through your wall, and then you get mould. When that happens, the only solution is to pull all the drywall out and start over. It’s a big deal.”

If you have questions about how best to protect your basement, drop by your nearest Co-op Home Centre, where the staff will be happy to chat with you. And keep in mind the How to Build and Renovate Your Home Semi-nar that Saskatoon Co-op will be host-ing in January. Call your local Co-op for details.

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Eclectic eccentric is the name of the game for interior design this fall. “Right now, design is very much about reflecting your own quirky style,” says Amy

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One way to do this, Leslie explains, is to “pick a person-ality piece, like a sculpture or a lighting fixture that reflects who you are, and then design the room around them.” And don’t focus too much on picking one particular look. “It is all about mix and match right now, old world meets mod-ern, warmth and metals. If I had to give it a name, I guess I would call it Classic Modern, but really, what it is all about is creating little moments in a space.” And while you don’t necessarily have to match, Leslie says “trick is to find continuity in the randomness. Maybe you have a thread of colour running through as your constant, or maybe it is a

metal. The great thing is, is that it is totally up to you. It is a really fun time to be a designer right now.”

Metric Design Centre’s Tamara Bowman agrees. “This fall is about mix and match. It is about pairing prints with patterns, about raw, rough, organic shapes and natural ele-ments, and about celebrating flaws. Visually, everything is very interesting.” This includes textured linens, animal prints and soft blankets for winter.

Bowman says that colours this fall are warm and subdued, with more pastels and winter colours. Metallics are in, as is using more than one colour in a space. “For feature walls right now, you might have a warm, subdued red, but then have a lot of different colour against it.” Like Leslie, Bowman agrees that this year is “all about personal trend. You can pick a piece and build your room around it. The movement this year is towards a space that you

can live in, one where the style is more practical.” For example, in kitchens, Bowman says that raised eating bars are no longer in fashion. “We are seeing more consistent, practical island and counter heights, which gives you more functional space.”

As well, functional, practical style means woven rugs that are easy to clean, and playing up your distressed hard wood floors instead of trying to fix or hide them, or even see through sink faucets where you can see the working parts. “We want to see the naturally imperfect, the inner workings of things. We want pieces and rooms that show that life happens where they are. There is no more stark and modern. There is living in your space and enjoying it.”

Garden Architecture And Design is located at 315 Avenue A S in Saskatoon, and you can find Metric Design Centre can be found at 160 2nd Ave N.

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Warm, earthy tones and glue down vinyl plank are the trends for flooring this fall, says Ryan Ket-

chum of Saskatoon’s Carpet Superstore. “There is still some grey, but for the most part, we are seeing a movement towards warmer tones.” Also, glue down vinyl plank is becoming one of the most popular products. “Customers are seeing that in many circumstances a glued down vinyl plank or tile is not only easy to install, but also an extremely stable floor.”

Ketchum also explains that linoleum is still a popular choice for kitchens, and says it is, “softer than it has ever been. We install mostly foam or glass back sheet vinyl, and the difference in comfort is night and day from 20 or 30 years ago when paperback lino was most common. “However,” Ketchum cautions, “vinyl is also more fragile than it used to be. It will scar easily, so if you are going to choose it, you need to make sure that you have furniture protectors on the bot-tom of your furniture for protection.”

Tile is also growing in popularity. In particular, tile that mimics wood grain pat-terns or have a lineal look to them. “Tile has come a long way. It is available in a

wide array of colors, patterns and tex-tures all the while being the most durable scratch resistant flooring choice.”

Before you decide on flooring, Ket-chum advises taking a close look at what will be required of it. “If you have young children or pets, you might want to look at laminate over hardwood. It is very cost-effective for both the product and installation. Also laminate is much more durable than actual hard wood as it has the most scratch resistant surface next to tile or stone.” Modern carpets are also a good choice. “For the past while carpets have been all about softness and plushness. Now there is a move towards carpets being practical and durable, something that will wear well while being very comfortable under foot. A good spot cleaner which is available in most flooring stores can be used to remove spots and stains that hap-pen with everyday life.”

Whatever you choose, Ketchum stresses the importance of regular care and main-tenance. “Keep your lino protected from the bottoms of your furniture. If you have laminate, make sure your house is humid-ity controlled. Get a de-humidifier if you

have to. Carpets should be steam-cleaned every 12 to 18 months. In order to main-tain your warranty on most carpets, this cleaning needs to be professionally done, and not something you do yourself with a rented carpet cleaner. And be very careful about which vacuum you choose. The fad today is vacuums with super aggressive suction, but that can actually be harm-ful for your floor. Most carpet stores can

recommend a good vacuum for you.”In the end, however, Ketchum says

not to be swayed too much by trends. “It is your home,” he says, “choose what suits you most and achieves your dream design.”

Saskatoon’s Carpet Superstore is located at 1300 - 3530 Millar Ave. You can also check them out online at carpetsuperstoressaskatoon.ca .

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As you collect names of suitable renovators, you need to think about how you will judge the renovators

you choose to interview.Presentation. Professional renovators

operate in a business-like manner. They respect your schedule and show up for ap-pointments on time. They present them-selves well, are organized and deal with your questions and concerns directly. They earn your confidence because they follow through on promises. How a renovator deals with you before a contract is signed tells you a lot about how you can expect to be treated once the job begins.

Communication. Renovation is a “people business” and good renovators are good listeners and communicators. Professional renovators must “translate” your ideas and goals into a workable plan and a pleasant experience. This requires a solid working relationship and good rapport. If you are not comfortable with renovators you interview or do not feel you can communicate with them effectively, you should keep looking to

find the right person for your job.Skills and Experience. Renovating a

home can be a far more complex task than building it in the first place. It takes years of experience in the business before most renovators are ready to manage a major project on their own. It also involves a lot of different types of work, some of which require specialized expertise. Whatever the scope and nature of your project, your renovator needs to have solid experience with that type of work. They also need to prove to you that they do.

Professional Reputation. Established renovators will provide you with refer-ences from previous customers, and in fact, you should not even have to ask for them. They also work with a network of other businesses within your community including banks, material suppliers and trades. It is a good idea to ask a renovator for references to any of these people to find out about their reputation within the industry itself.

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2. Experienced advice. A professional renovator has the experience and knowl-edge to help turn your ideas into great results. They listen, make suggestions, and look for the best way of doing things.

3. Technical know-how. Professional renovators understand construction, how to deal with challenges and problems, and how to improve the comfort of your home.

4. Expert teamwork. Behind every professional renovator, there is a solid network of staff, subtrades and suppliers ready to go to work for you.

5. A proven track record. You are invited to talk with past customers, look at their previous work and check out their reputation.

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concerned about low-ball costing, inferior work or escalating prices once the job be-gins. Experienced renovators know what it takes to do something right and how much it costs, and will tell you upfront.

7. A written contract. Trust alone is not enough; professionals back it up with a written contract that spells out your project in detail including what, how, who, when and how much.

8. Liability insurance and Workers’ Compensation coverage. In the unlikely event of an accident or damage to your own or neighbouring properties, a profes-sional renovator’s coverage protects you from liability and cost.

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OctOber 3 – 5: Woman’s World - Prairieland Park

OctOber 4: CANstruction Saskatoon - Market Mall

OctOber 4: Red & Black Affair - La Bella Notte A Night in Italy (Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra fundraiser) – Delta Bessborough Hotel

OctOber 4:Big Band Series: Toon Town Big Band with Donna Hay & Graham Michael - The Bassment

OctOber 4: The Arrogant Worms - Broadway Theatre

OctOber 4: Oktoberfest at Prairie Sun Brewery - Prairie Sun Brewery

OctOber 5: Steve Patterson: This is Not Debatable - Broadway Theatre

OctOber 5: Harvest Supper at the Forestry Farm Park - Superintendent’s Residence (the big red brick house)

OctOber 7: Pixies – TCU Place

OctOber 7: Demi Lovato – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 9: Fiddle Series: Vishtèn - The Bassment

OctOber 9: Tri-City Americans vs Saskatoon Blades – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 10: Roots Series: The Dead South - The Bassment

OctOber 10: Lunch at Allen’s - Broadway Theatre

OctOber 10: The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer - Louis Restaurant and Bar

OctOber 10: Comedian Darrin Rose: My Dad’s Other Son - Remai Arts Centre

OctOber 11: Prince Albert Raiders vs Saskatoon Blades – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 11:Eileen Laverty: CD Release - Broadway Theatre

OctOber 11:Giving Thanks for Bill Watson - The Bassment

OctOber 13: University of Saskatchewan Amati Quartet - Knox United Church

OctOber 14: Blues Series: Keith Hallet - The Bassment

OctOber 14: Menopause the Musical – TCU Place

OctOber 14: Sloan – O’Brians Event Centre

OctOber 15: Raise the Woof Comedy Night Fundraiser

(New Hope Dog Rescue) – Broadway Theatre

OctOber 16: Roots Series: Belle Plaine - The Bassment

OctOber 16: Jeremy Fisher - The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre

OctOber 17: A Taste of the Arts – Persephone Theatre at the Remai Arts Centre

OctOber 17: Poema Flamenco with Kari Alba, Celedonio Garrido Santos, and Ricardo Diaz - The Bassment

OctOber 17: Red Deer Rebels vs Saskatoon Blades – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 17 – 18: Christmas Craft Fair - Western Development Museum

OctOber 18: Fred Eaglesmith – O’Brians Event Centre

OctOber 18: Edmonton Oil Kings vs Saskatoon Blades – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 18: Oktoberfest with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra – TCU Place

OctOber 18: International Day of the Girl Saskatoon - The Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre

OctOber 19: Dierks Bentley – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 19: Root Series: Current Swell - The Bassment

OctOber 22: Bahamas with special guest The Weather Station - Broadway Theatre

OctOber 22: Kootenay Ice vs Saskatoon Blades – Sask-Tel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 22 – nOv 9: The Highest Step in the World - Persephone Theatre at Remai Arts Centre

OctOber 23: Jazz Singer Series: Ellen Doty - The Bassment

OctOber 24: Lethbridge Hurricanes vs Saskatoon Blades – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 24: Jazz Singer Series: Norbert Kögging - The Bassment

OctOber 25: Jim Jefferies – TCU Place

OctOber 25: Silence is Golden: The Phantom of the Opera (Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra) – Roxy Theatre

OctOber 25: Portland Winterhawks vs Saskatoon Blades – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 25: Blues Series: Tim Williams - The Bassment

OctOber 25: Anderson Burko CD Release – Broadway Theatre

OctOber 25: Pioneer Threshermen’s Club Flea Market and Craft Sale - Western Development Museum

OctOber 26: The Blue Dot Tour with David Suzuki and Friends - TCU Place

OctOber 26: Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra: SJO & the Modern Jazz Guitar – Broadway Theatre

OctOber 28: Blues Series: Morgan Davis - The Bassment

OctOber 28: Moose Jaw Warriors vs Saskatoon Blades – SaskTel Centre (formerly Credit Union Centre)

OctOber 30: Bootown - Western Development Museum

OctOber 31: Halloween Howler - O’Brians Event Centre


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Saskatoon-area sky watchers will be treated to two celestial shadow plays in October. There will be a

lunar eclipse on Oct. 8, followed by a solar eclipse on Oct. 23. You may also view the stars at the University of Saskatchewan observatory on campus and at their rural Sleaford observatory.

During the early morning of Oct. 8, the full moon will begin to be covered by the Earth’s shadow at 3:14 a.m. If you watch the moon in the southwest sky, you will notice that the fraction of the moon’s surface in shadow will increase until 4:25 a.m., when it will be completely engulfed in the Earth’s shadow. However, some sunlight reddened by passing through the Earth’s atmosphere will be redirected onto the moon’s surface, giving it a ruddy brown hue during this totality phase. The moon will begin to leave the Earth’s shadow at 5:24 a.m. By 6:34 a.m., the full moon will be low in the western sky and completely clear of the Earth’s shadow. Providing it is clear, the lunar eclipse will be easily visible with the unaided eye. No telescope is needed.

On Oct. 18, the RASC astronomy club and the University of Saskatchewan Phys-ics and Engineering Physics Department will host a public open house at Sleaford Observatory. You will have an opportu-nity to view a variety of celestial objects through the university telescope, as well as through a variety of scopes owned by club members. You may join a car convoy that will depart from the east end of the Field House parking lot at 7 p.m. Phone 306-966-6429 for details about this event and other observing options at the U of S campus observatory.

A rare partial solar eclipse will be vis-

ible from Saskatoon during the afternoon of Oct. 23. The partial eclipse will begin at 2:52 p.m., when the new moon will begin to cover the sun’s right edge. The sun will then be located 21 degrees above the southwestern horizon. The fraction of the sun’s diameter covered by the moon will slowly increase to a maximum of 72 per cent at 4:12 p.m. At this time, the moon will cover the upper 63 per cent of the sun’s surface. The sun will then be just 13 degrees above the horizon. The eclipse will end at 5:25 p.m., when the sun will be just four degrees above the WSW horizon.

To observe this solar eclipse, you may visit the U of S campus observatory, where you may look through a telescope with a special filter for viewing the sun. This ob-servatory will be open to the public from 2:45 p.m. until the sun dips behind adja-cent buildings at roughly 4:30 p.m. If you own proper eclipse-viewing glasses, then you may observe it for a longer span from the toboggan hill in Diefenbaker Park.

Observers need to be aware of the potential for serious eye damage if the solar eclipse is observed without following proper safe-viewing techniques. Descrip-tions of pinhole projection techniques, eclipse glasses and other safe eclipse observing methods may be found at the MrEclipse.com website.

About one hour after sunset on October evenings, you may spot Mars low in the southwestern sky. It will be to the upper left of the red supergiant star Antares. Saturn might be found to the right of Mars. At dawn, look for Jupiter shining brightly halfway up the southeastern sky.

Stan Shadick is a member of the Saska-toon Nature Society. The SNS website is at www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca, or you can visit the SNS on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SaskatoonNatureSociety.

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Olympic hockey gold medallists Natalie Spooner and Meaghan Mikkelson finished second on the

Amazing Race Canada. Now they know how it feels to be a U.S. hockey Olympian.l The governing body for bobsleigh

has approved teams of four being mixed-gender. It’s believed most sleds will have one female pilot with three men telling her how to drive.l Cole Custer, 16, became the young-

est winner in a NASCAR national-series race. To celebrate, Custer honked his little big horn. l Paulina Gretzky and fiancé Dustin

Johnson are expecting their first child. If the kid takes after granddad Wayne, he or she will be babysat by Dave Semenko.l If the NHL wants to reduce violence,

I’m not sure where the Flames’ fight in-structor fits in. But thank goodness for the league’s crackdown on those dangerous spin-o-ramas.l Orange News reports a U.S. woman

has spent over $20,000 to give herself a third breast. Looks like the Maple Leafs aren’t the only ones overspending on use-less boobs.l An Ontario man was caught by Cana-

dian border agents trying to smuggle in 51 turtles hidden in his pants. For his sake, I hope none of them were snappers.l A toast to Nova Scotia’s Esther

Chute, 101, who received an international award for 53 years of square dancing. And here’s to the Chicago Cubs for their 106th year of going in circles.l Ryan Tannehill drew fire for saying

he’d take the first snap against the Raiders after his coach wouldn’t name the starting QB. It’s not all bad: at least Tannehill is a self-starter.l A Canadian survey says more of us

are living payday to payday, saving less and falling further behind in retirement goals. And now a big hand for Jays pitcher Mark Buehrle, who earned a $1-million bonus on top of his $14-million-a-year salary.l Porn star Missy Martinez may sue

after suffering burns during filming when a sex toy short-circuited. I’m guessing she’s not married, or she’d be grateful for any sparks flying.l A jar allegedly containing the breath

of actor Kevin Spacey is for sale online in Canada. If you want to get high, look for the container labelled Rob Ford.l TSN said Derek Jeter’s final game at

Yankee Stadum had moments we’ll never forget. Probably because they won’t ever let us.

RJ’s GROANER OF THE WEEKDid you hear about the yogurt company

that brought in new management? They wanted to change their culture.

Is that a terrapinor are you happy to see me?

Janice Hough, on Apple releasing and then pulling iOS 8.0.1 last week: “Ap-parently the update caused dropped

calls and disabled some new iPhone 6s. The early bird may not get the worm, but they are more likely to get the bugs.”l TC Chong, on the new iPhones

warping or bending when you sit on them: “Well duh, phones get smaller and people’s rear ends get bigger. Any rocket scientist could have predicted that result.”l From Torben Rolfsen: “For all the

opposing teams honouring him, Derek Jeter still gave out more departing gifts over his career than he received.”l Much less publicized was the John

Gibbons farewell tour.l Is it because many of The StarPhoe-

nix’s editorial content decisions are made in Hamilton that the Toronto Maple Leafs have somehow become Saskatoon’s team? Seriously, find me a story from one of the other NHL training camps.l Virtually everyone knows the Leafs

haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967. Did you know they have only had two Hart Trophy winners: Babe Pratt and Ted Kennedy? And Teeder won his 60 years ago.l I hope there is never another hockey

World Cup. It’s Olympics or nothing.l From Rolfsen: “Canada missed the

cut at the Ryder Cup again.”l From Hough: “Yankees are selling

Derek Jeter game-used socks for $400. Shudder to think what they are asking for his jockstraps.”l Chong, on the design of the new

Golden State Warriors arena resembling a toilet: “When it rains, can the lid be closed?” l Rolfsen, on Toronto Argonauts vice-

chair Pinball Clemons losing his Grey Cup ring after he tossed it into the BC Place crowd for some fans to look at: “When did Vladimir Putin start attending CFL games?”l ESPN suspended Bill Simmons for

three weeks for calling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a liar. Simmons, who

strikes me as a smarmy little man with an ego bigger than his talent, then challenged his employer to do something about it. I wish ESPN had sent him back to the base-ment where his career started.l Hough, on Simmons’ three-week

suspension for his profane rant against Goodell: “Guess he should have just taken a swing at Goodell in an elevator.”l Rolfsen, on San Diego Chargers

linebacker Manti Te’o being out of action for several weeks after fracturing his foot: “He will be re-evaluated to make sure it’s not all in his head.”l Riders general manager Brendan

Taman says he likes this year’s team bet-ter than the 2013 edition because it has fewer egos and personalities. To whom is he referring? It’s safe to say Mike Mc-Cullough, Rey Williams and Geroy Simon aren’t among them. Dwight Anderson is probably one. I’m not sure about Kory Sheets or Drew Willy or Craig Butler, but I wonder if Keith Shologan made his way onto Taman’s good-riddance list.l Chong, on San Diego taxi drivers re-

volting against a “smell test” they have to take in order to qualify for a licence: “I re-member when I drove cab with my buddy Les: the only stink ever raised was when we took our fares the long way home.”l I was surprised to read this week that

TSN host James Duthie is 48 years old. Doesn’t seem like he has been around that long.l From Rolfsen: “They say all the foot-

ball controversies are burying coverage of baseball’s pennant races to Page 4 in U.S. sports sections. MLS news is hidden in the Word Jumble.”l I’m still confused. Is it Sask. or Sask?l Hough, on a fake ad on Twitter sug-

gesting Apple iOS 8 users could charge their phones in the microwave: “Ap-parently some people have tried it. And somewhere Darwin is weeping.”l Rolfsen, on some Packers fans

blaming girlfriend Olivia Munn for Aaron Rodgers’ slow start: “I don’t think it’s fair to throw Rodgers under the succubus.”

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onMUSIC OCTOBER 2Three of Saskatchewan’s best fiddlers, James Steele, Dale Amyotte and Austin Castle, take the stage to present some toe-tapping, foot-stomping music at 8 p.m. The Bassment, 202 Fourth Avenue North. Tickets: $15 for SJS members, $20 for non-members.

OCTOBER 3Violinst Amanda Bestvater and guitarist Taylor Read form Little Criminals for a Roots folk presentation at 9 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets: $15 for SJS members, $20 for non-members.

OCTOBER 4The Toon Town Big Band plays the classics of yesteryear, with Donna Hay and Graham Michael lending their vocal skills at 8 p.m. The Bassment. Tickets: $15 for SJS members, $20 for non-members.

OCTOBER 10The Toon Town Big Band is putting on a dance at the Royal Canadian Legion at 606 Spadina Cres. West. Doors open at 8 p.m., with continuous music until 12:30 a.m.. Lots of swing, ballroom, and even some country music. Late night lunch and cash bar. Tickets are $15 if ordered in advance or $18 at the door. For tickets call Larry Hume at 306-229-1315.

OCTOBER 13Amati Quartet and Friends. Knox United Church at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Guest artists: Violin -Arthur Boan, William Boan, Austin Castle, Austin Castle, Solveig Deason. Voila -Heather Wilson; cello – Hans Deason, Zaïde Masich; bass – Stephen Kreuger. Harpsichord and Organ - Renée de Moissac. Tickets available from Remai Arts Centre 306-384-7727: $30 adults, $25 seniors, $15 student, subscriptions available. For more information, visit amatiquartet.usask.ca.

EVENTS SEPTEMBER 18 TO OCTOBER 30Unleash your creativity at Creative Cafe using a wide range of paper crafting techniques. Workshops run to October 30 (exception: Oct. 2) at Coffee’s On Emporium (815A Gray Ave.) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For all ages (13 and up), $10/workshop. For more information and to register, call 306-229-7757.

SEPTEMBER 29 TO OCTOBER 3Canadian Light Source Tours - National Biotechnology Week. (44 Innovation Boulevard). The Canadian Light Source is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility that is advancing Canadian science, enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian industry and contributing to the quality of life of people around the world. Join us in celebrating National Biotech Week by taking a guided tour of the CLS. Space is limited so reserve your tour now.Contact Erika Bergen at [email protected] or call 306-657-3644.

OCTOBER 3Classic Dance Club lesson. Nightclub 2 Step. Dances take place at the Royal Canadian Legion (606 Spadina Cres. West). The lesson begins at 7:45 p.m., and you don’t need to sign up or bring a partner. The dance proper goes from 8:30 p.m. until midnight. Dress code is semi-formal. (No jeans, please.) Newcomers welcome. For more information on the club, visit www.classicdanceclub.org or email [email protected].

OCTOBER 3-4Canadian Prairie Lily Society Annual Fall Lily Bulb Sale. The Mall at Lawson Heights. 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Funds raised through the bulb sale are used to provide two scholar-ships for students studying Horticulture at the University of Saskatchewan, and a bursary for students studying Horticul-ture at the Olds College of Agriculture in Olds, Alta.

OCTOBER 4The Legion Branch #78 TVS will be hosting another fun crib St George’s Anglican Church Hall (624 Ave I South). You don’t have to be a member to participate. The cost of $8 includes crib, lunch and prizes. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., with play commencing at 1 p.m. Call Jacquie Gardiner at 306-343-8898 for more information or to register.***** 2014 Fall Festival & Dinner Auction – The Rotary Club of Saskatoon Meewasin is hosting this fundraising event at the WDM. Funds raised will be used to support The Friends of the Bowl At Gordon Howe Sports Complex and Community projects. Tickets are $65 with a $30 tax receipt (advance sale only and will not be sold at the door). Plan to join us for a traditional turkey dinner and an evening of fun and fellowship. Phone 306-371-9529. More information can be obtained at www.meewasinrotary.org.

OCTOBER 5The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada is having its 5th annual Light The Night Walk at Kiwanis Park. Registration and entertainment starts at 5 p.m. and the walk starts at 7 p.m. led by bagpipers and RCMP. All participants that raise a minimum of $100 carry glowing lanterns: red for supporters, white for blood cancer survivors and gold for those walking in memory. The event raises vital research dollars (all of which stay in Canada, and in fact there is a new researcher being funded at the U of S via dollars raised by this event), as well as provided free support services to those affected in Saskatoon. More details and to register a team, go to www.lightthenight.ca.***** La Paroisse des Sts-Martyrs-Canadiens is hosting its annual fall turkey supper in its new, wheelchair-accessible parish hall located at 1007 Windsor Street. There will be two sittings: 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. For tickets, call Muriel at 306-665-9103 or 306-280-4219. $12/adult and $5/children between 5 and 12 years old.

OCTOBER 6The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Saskatoon Inc., is holding its annual Scholarship Awards Night at 7:30 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Family Centre (333 Fourth Ave. North) CFUW Saskatoon Inc. works to raise the social, economic, education and legal status of women and girls. CFUW Saskatoon Inc. actively promotes education for women and awards over $20,000 annually in post-secondary scholarships.

OCTOBER 8Irish cultural tour. Traditional music, song and dance direct from Ireland, 14-member troupe. Holy Family Cathedral (123 Nelson Road). 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets or at the door — $20, $15 and $10. Contact Hugh at 306-975-0551 or Sean at 306-477-7606 for more information. Or visit www.saskatoonirish.com.***** Canadian Club of Saskatoon: Duncan McKercher speaks about the exciting new 55-plus village at Crossmount. 11:30 a.m. for hot buffet luncheon. Sheraton Cavalier Hotel. Cost: $20 per person. Contact: Laura by Oct. 6 at 306-931-6790.

OCTOBER 11MENSA is an international, non-profit society for people who score among the top two per cent of the general population on a standardized IQ test. A supervised IQ testing session is being held in Saskatoon at 2 p.m. The cost is $30. If you are interested, please call Tim at 306-242-7408 or email [email protected].

OCTOBER 1250th Celebration of Westgate Alliance Church. Looking Back…Moving Forward. Bring out your family and friends as we celebrate the past and look to the future of Westgate. Wor-ship services at 9:30 a.m. (speaker: Rev. Arnold Downey) and 11 a.m. (speaker: Rev. Dennis Keith); celebration banquet at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for banquet: $23. Call 306.382.6512 or visit www.westgatealliance.ca for more info.

MISCELLANEOUSSECOND AND FOuRTH TuESDAyThe Saskatoon Pattern Dance Club holds dances at Grace Westminster United Church (505 10th Street East) from October until April. Our first dance is on October 9. We dance to old-time music from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Beginner instruc-tion during the first hour. Beginners are welcome. For further information call 306- 382-5107.”

EvERy MONDAyThere’s Hope Beyond Depression program. Free introductory sessions Feb. 3 or Feb. 10 from 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Where: 327 Pinehouse Drive (wheelchair accessible). For more info call Pekka at 306-717-1665 or email [email protected].

FIRST AND THIRD SATuRDAyS OF THE MONTH Lions Club’s Texas Holdem Tournaments. $60 buy- in gets $10,000 in chips, $40 goes to the cash prize pool. No Re-Buys. 50 seats available. Registration opens at 6, tourney starts at 7 p.m. The Coachman bar at Market Mall. Call 306-668-0015 for more information.

FIRST SATuRDAy OF EvERy MONTH The MindFULL Café, part of the international Alzheimer Café movement, is an opportunity to meet in a relaxed social set-ting for persons with dementia, family, care partners and other interested people. The Café is a two-hour get together with refreshments, entertainment and information. First Saturday of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sherbrooke Com-munity Centre.

EvERy TuESDAyOff-Broadway Farmers’ Market & International Bazaar and Bistro. Basement of Grace-Westminster United Church (505, 10th Street East). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FIRST MONDAy OF EvERy MONTHSaskatoon Ostomy Association meetings. 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church. We meet the first Monday of the month except when there is a holiday. Then it is the second Monday.

FIRST TuESDAy OF EvERy MONTHFROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness. These meetings run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accessible).If you have a loved one or friend with a mental illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol at 306-249-0693, Linda at 306-933-2085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or e-mail [email protected].

FIRST AND THIRD SuNDAy OF EvERy MONTHPet Loss Support Group offers support and comfort to people who are struggling with the loss of a beloved companion animal due to old age, sickness or other sad reasons. The no-obligation support group meets the first and third Sunday of every month 2 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon. For more information or telephone support, call 306-343-5322.

TuESDAyS, THuRSDAyS, SATuRDAyS Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages welcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

EvERy WEDNESDAyDepression Support Group — free group runs on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the CMHA building (1301 Avenue P North). This is open to anyone struggling with depression and family members want-ing to support them. For more info call 270-9181.*****

Bargain store to support the inner city Lighthouse project. Babies’, children’s, ladies’ and men’s clothing; jewelry, purses, belts and camping clothes. Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Avenue. Prices from $0.25 to $5. Everyone welcome. For more informa-tion: Call306-955-3766 (church) or go to spuconline.com or email [email protected].

THIRD THuRSDAy OF THE MONTHThe Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group is a local community group of men who have or who have had prostate cancer, and their spouses/partners/caregivers. We meet monthly for sharing, for support, and for information. Location: W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 – 4th Avenue North.

SECOND WEDNESDAy OF THE MONTHFriendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club. We are an organization of more than 360 clubs in more than 50 countries throughout the world. FFI allows you to enjoy economical travel while forging new friendships with club members from around the world. Visit our website at www.thefriendshipforce.org Find out more about us or come join us at our next meeting by contacting Bill Gulka at 306-249-0243 or by email [email protected].

EvERy THuRSDAySaskatoon International Folkdance Club meets at 7 p.m. in Albert Community Centre (Rm 13, 610 Clarence Ave. South). Learn dances from many countries around the world. First night is free. www.sifc.awardspace.com.***** Le Choeur des plaines welcomes you to sing and socialize in French each Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at L’École canadienne française at 1407 Albert Avenue. The choir is directed by Michael Harris and is accompanied by Rachel Fraser. All who wish to sustain or practice their French are welcome. For more information, call Rachel at 306-343-6641 or Jean at 306-343-9460.***** Unleash your creativity at Creative Cafe using a wide range of paper crafting techniques. Workshops run Thursdays until October 30 (exception: Oct. 2) at Coffee’s On Emporium (815A Gray Ave.), 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For all ages (13 and up), $10/workshop. For more information and to register, call 306-229-7757.

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAy OF THE MONTHResporados - A support group for people with breathing difficulties at 1:30 at Mayfair United Church (33rd Street West). For more information, contact Debbie at 306-664-4992.

EvERy TuESDAy, SATuRDAy AND SuNDAyOvereaters Anonymous: Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? We are a non-profit 12-step group that meets on Tuesdays at noon and 7:30 p.m., Satur-days at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information including locations visit www.oa.org.

FRIDAySLearn to dance - Karousels Dance Club, Starting Sept. 19. Cued ballroom at 7 p.m. Albert Community Centre (610 Clar-ence Ave. South). Contact 306-290-5486.

TuESDAyS AND THuRSDAySBridge City Senioraction Inc: Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration is $20, drop-in fee is $2. For information, call Sheila at 306-931-8053 or Kathy at 306-244-0587.

CANADIAN LIGHT SOuRCEThe Canadian Light Source Inc. currently offer public tours on most Monday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. (except Thanksgiving). On the following Tuesdays, we will offer evening public tours at 7p.m. (doors open at 6:45): Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Call 306-657-3644 or email [email protected]. Info at: http://www.lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php. ***** In October, the Canadian Light Source Inc. will celebrate National Science and Technology Week by providing public tours every day from Oct. 20-24 at 5 p.m., in addition to our regular tours for the public in the afternoon. We will also offer a Saturday afternoon tour on Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the tour. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Call 306-657-3644 or email [email protected]. Info at: http://www.lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php.

NEWCOMERS’ CLuBThe Saskatoon Newcomers’ Club welcomes new female residents in the Saskatoon area, as well as those who have recently undergone a significant change in lifestyle (such as relationship status, retirement, or becoming a new parent). A new resident is defined as one who has not resided in Saskatoon and/or surrounding area for more than three years. The club holds monthly dinner outings, coffee gatherings, book club and other planned activities. If interested, please reply by email [email protected] or call 306-668-8131.

SINGLES SOCIAL GROuPSingles Social Group - “All About Us” for people in their 50s and 60s. Events such as weekly Wednesday restaurant sup-pers, monthly Sunday brunches, movie nights, dances, pot luck and more. Meet new friends. No membership dues. For more information email [email protected] or phone (306) 978-0813.

SASKATOON MOOD DISORDER SuPPORT GROuPThe Saskatoon mood disorder support group for people with bi-polar, depression and other related mental health problem meets at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 323 Fourth Ave. South (south entrance) at 7:30 p.m. For more informa-tion call Al at 306-716-0836 or Lindi at 306-491-9398.

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Ad Size 9.875” x 15.785” Insertion Date(s) Friday, Sept. 15, 2014

Colours CYANI MAGENTAI YELLOWI BLACKIPublications SASKATOON EXPRESS

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Must subscribe within 30 days of activation or renewal. Excludes tablets, CDMA devices, Smart Hubs, Internet keys and iDEN devices. Your coverage starts when we receive your registration to enroll in the plan. Your enrollment in the plan continues for 24 months and the coverage includes mechanical and electrical malfunctions with no service charges. Eligible for 2 replacements during a continuous 24-month period; however, manufacturing defects are not included in this claim limit. Device failure due to accidental or liquid damage will require a damage service charge of $49. Replacement of a lost or stolen device covered under TELUS Device Care Premium will require a replacement service charge ranging from $80 to $200 based on the device lost. TELUS Device Care Premium is not available in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon or the Northwest Territories. TELUS, the TELUS logo, the future is friendly and telus.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2014 TELUS.

Learn more at telus.com/devicecare

Accidents happen.

It’s in our nature to care, which is why we offer TELUS Device Care, a new program that offers peace of mind in case of accidental damage to your phone.

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