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How big a difference? Suppose you plan to retire at age 65. If at age 25, you began putting $200 a month into a tax-deferred vehicle, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), and your investments inside that RRSP hypothetically earned on average 7% a year, you would accumulate about $512,000 after 40 years. However, if you had waited until you were age 30 to start saving for retirement, with all else being equal, you’d end up with only about $355,000 when you reached 65 — $157,000 less — due to that five-year delay. And if you waited 10 years, until you were 35, you’d end up with about $243,000 — far less than half of what you would have accumulated had you started saving at 25. (Keep in mind that you will eventually have to pay taxes on these accumulations, and the actual figures don’t reflect fees, commissions or expenses.)

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Quinn Hanoski and Rachelle Zuk are two young, spirited Re-

gina residents that share a similar desire: to break away from

the ordinary. It is this love of adventure and desire to make

a difference in the lives of others that led both women into

careers with the Regina Police Service. While the two occupy

fundamentally different roles - Hanoski as a Patrol Officer and

Zuk a Communications Officer - they both make important

and meaningful contributions to the Service’s commitment to

public safety every day.

The Regina Police Service has been operational for well

over one hundred years and today has a staff of nearly 400

sworn police members, four special constables and approxi-

mately 150 civilians. Its mission is to uphold public service

and safety through the establishment and maintenance of

strong partnerships with community organizations, agencies

and members of the general public. The Service’s operations

are founded on three values: respect, professionalism and

service. In speaking with Hanoski and Zuk, it is evident both

women are dedicated to public service and personify these

three qualities in their daily operations at work.

For Hanoski, what began as a job has since evolved into a

meaningful career. She is now entering her second year as a

Patrol Officer, a front-line respondent position with no short-

age of surprises and challenges. Although she genuinely en-

joys this role and her dynamic, ever-changing work environ-

ment, she confessed that previous to her employment with

the Regina Police Service, she had not given much thought

to the notion of one day becoming Constable Hanoski.

“I became interested in officer work once I began work with

the Service,” she says. Hanoski started out as a casual em-

ployee assisting with victim reporting. She was then offered

a full-time position on the Evidence Management Unit, where

criminal evidence ranging from seized vehicles to sexual as-

sault kits is stored both on- and off-site.

“The more I learned about the inner workings of the job, the

more I wanted to be out on the street,” says Hanoski. After

a few years of office-based work, she made the decision to

apply to become an officer.

The intake process for new Patrol Officers is no small feat.

Applicants’ physical, intellectual and mental strengths are

put to the test in order to reach the first round of interviews.

From there, successful applicants must pass a polygraph

test, thorough background checks, and are required to meet

with a panel board of senior Regina Police Service members

for a final interview before a decision is rendered.


“It is definitely an intensive process, but it’s worth it,” says

Hanoski. “The Service aims to select only the best candi-

dates and this involves really getting to know each and every

applicant.”

Following her selection, she was enlisted in Saskatchewan

Police College and began policing immediately thereafter.

Understandably, an average day for Constable Hanoski is

anything but average.

“My normal has always been something outside the norm,”

she says. “I love what I do precisely because it’s always

changing. When I’m in that kind of environment, it pushes

me to work harder and keep going. I am constantly learning.”

From responding to vehicle accidents to robberies, traffic

violations and warrant assignments, Hanoski is thinking and

problem-solving from the moment she sets foot in the police

station for her shift each morning.

“There’s a big learning curve associated with this job and it

comes with a lot of challenges,” she says. Because the job is

person-centered, she must be confident and competent to

deal with many high-pressure, time-sensitive and emotionally

charged scenarios.

“There are so many different situations and outcomes and

it’s important that you’re able to think on your feet and to not

simply respond to a call, but also to develop a ‘game plan’

so you know what your next steps might be.”

Although Hanoski has found herself in some precarious situ-

ations and recognizes she is perhaps not as physically strong

as some of the male officers on her shift, she has never felt

unsafe nor at a particular disadvantage being a female in her

industry.

“I work with a great partner,” she explains. “If I found myself

in a dangerous situation, I know I could count on him to look

out for and protect me.”

“We all have our own unique strengths,” she adds, recount-

ing instances where her calm and caring disposition has in

fact been integral in soothing distraught citizens. “We work

“““my normal has always been something outside the norm, i love what i do precisely because it’s always changing - Quinn hanoski”

Quinn Hanoski


together as a team and it’s great.”

This theme of communication and collaboration has obvious

linkages to Zuk’s role and responsibilities as a Communica-

tions Officer. Employees of the Communications division li-

aise closely with officers like Hanoski to brief them on calls

for service and provide other logistical and technical behind-

the-scenes support in order to ensure officers’ safety, and to

properly equip them for the day’s work ahead.

The two groups communicate primarily via a sophisticated

computer system installed in every patrol car. This allows for

dispatchers to see officers’ physical locations and for infor-

mation and action to be communicated quickly and effec-

tively.

“Every day is something new and you encounter obstacles

and situations you never thought possible. It helps to have a

team because you can problem-solve as a group,” says Zuk.

In addition to this collaborative work, Zuk and her team are

responsible for responding to the high volume of emergency

and non-emergency calls that come in every day.

According to the Regina Police Service’s website, over

175,000 non-emergent calls are received by the Communi-

cations department each year, with approximately 170 calls

for service in a 24-hour period. With the nature of these calls

spanning a full spectrum from stolen vehicles to domestic

disputes to assault, respondents must be adequately trained

and prepared to make split-second decisions that have the

potential to impact not only the public, but staff as well.

“This job has everything to do with the ability to multi-task

and to develop listening ears,” explains Zuk. “As I gain more

experience, I am constantly learning and improving on both

those abilities.”

Zuk reported a long-standing interest in policing, but hadn’t

anticipated she would ultimately find herself working as a

Communications Officer. That she remains in the position

nearly half a decade later is testament to the fact that she

has found something that taps into her passion and inter-

ests, and brings a tremendous sense of job satisfaction.

“Growing up, I always wanted to be a police officer,” she

says. “I’ve done the regular Monday to Friday work and I

learned quickly that it just wasn’t for me. I knew I needed

something where I was challenged on a daily basis and I was

actively helping to make a difference in my city. While I’m not

out on the streets, I’m working very closely with them and I

enjoy my current role.”

Her interest in the field of policing led Zuk to pursue a two-

year Criminal Justice Policing Diploma at Lethbridge College

in Lethbridge, AB. With less than a month of her program re-

maining, a family friend mentioned an opening in the Regina

Police Service’s Communications division and Zuk elected to

apply. She was awarded the job and happily moved back to

Regina and into the role immediately following completion of

her diploma.

“I did my stint in Alberta but Saskatchewan will always be

home for me. I’m very glad I decided to give this job a try.

Even if I’m just transferring a call, I know I’m making a differ-

ence and that means a lot to me.”

While certainly the content of the kinds of calls Zuk receives

can be challenging, so too can the callers. From frenzied to

inconsolable to angry, crisis intervention is a major compo-

nent of Zuk’s job.

“When you think about it, we really are the first responders.

It is my job to serve as the voice of reason and help callers

try to remain calm, even though they are often understand-

ably upset. This can be frightening not only for them but also

for me because I have a vested interest in their safety and a

strong desire to help them.”

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Hanoski and Zuk agreed that there are many diverse career

options within the Regina Police Service. The Service values

professional development and promotes its employees pur-

suing new interests and opportunities.

“The Regina Police Service is a very encouraging employ-

er and there are so many opportunities for movement and

growth within,” says Zuk.

Hanoski echoed this sentiment, expressing her satisfaction

with the Service’s positive emotional climate.

“I’m lucky to work in such a supportive environment. Every-

one here works so well together; we’re like a bunch of broth-

ers and sisters. I am proud to be a part of this family and

especially to be a female in my role.”

When asked what advice they would offer to someone inter-

ested in pursuing a similar career path, Hanoski’s response

clearly reflected the kind of dedication and perseverance she

demonstrates as an officer.

“I was taught that if you want something, you have to work

hard and earn it yourself. Nobody is going to hand it to you,”

she says, attributing her hard work ethic to values instilled in

her by both her parents. “If there’s something you’re interest-

ed in, go out and at least try it. Who knows? It could become

a big part of your life.”

For Zuk, a new mother, a fundamental cornerstone of her

success has been her commitment to maintaining a healthy

work-life balance. She believes this is an integral part of man-

aging the inevitable work-related stresses in her field.

“I have a family and I don’t want to bring home to them any

anger or frustration I might experience at work,” she explains.

“Some shifts can be just as exciting as they are emotionally

demanding, so I try my best to leave work at work. If I can

accomplish that, I’m better able to be there for my daughter

when I come home.”

Rachelle Zuk

“growing up, i always wanted to be a police officer,i’ve done the regular monday to Friday work

and i learned quickly that it just wasn’t for me - Rachelle Zuk”


The Regina Police Service has done an excellent job of build-

ing an effective online presence and is active in the community,

offering no shortage of opportunities for civilians and profes-

sionals to learn more about their vision, services and careers.

Information is available via the Regina Police Service’s;

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Rachelle and Quinn for their dedication and service to the

city and people of Regina. We wish you much success and

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1. Heat the grapeseed oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro in the hot pan until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, coconut milk, and agave nectar; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once the broth reaches a simmer, strain through a mesh strainer into a clean saucepan; discard the shallot and cilantro.

2. Return the broth to a simmer; stir in the mushrooms and broccoli and cook until the broccoli becomes tender, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, stirring constantly. Stir the curry paste, lime juice, and fish sauce in a small bowl to dissolve the curry paste; mix into the simmering soup.

3. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro, serrano peppers, green onions, and lime wedges to serve.

Thai Chicken Soup

Makes 8 Tortillas

2 cups gluten-free all purpose baking flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons shortening

1 cup hot water

Directions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles corn meal. Stir in hot water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, until mixture forms into a ball. Knead dough until evenly combined.

2. Cut dough into 8 pieces; roll each piece into a ball. Press each ball into a flat tortilla-shape.

3. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla in the hot griddle until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Tortillas

Makes 1 Loaf



1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup turbinado sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

3 tablespoons maple syrup

6 ripe bananas, mashed

Directions:

1. 1.Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Stir in eggs, maple syrup and mashed bananas until well blended. Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture; mix until batter is just moist. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. If using muffin or cupcake tins, bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Banana Bread

Makes 12 Rolls

1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degreesF/45 degrees C)

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast

3 large eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

2 1/2 cups gluten-free all purpose baking flour

2 teaspoons xanthan gum

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons dried dill weed

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

Directions:

1. Stir warm water with sugar together in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast packet over water mixture and allow yeast to slightly foam, about 5 minutes.

2. Whisk eggs, canola oil, and vinegar together in a bowl until frothy.

3. Combine flour, xanthan gum, and salt together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Beat yeast mixture into flour mixture using an electric mixer until evenly combined. Beat egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined; stir in dill and garlic. Beat dough on high until dough holds together and is sticky, at least 4 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to slightly rise in a warm area, about 30 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x13-inch baking dish.

5. Form dough into 12 large rolls and arrange 3/4-inch apart in the prepared baking dish.

6. Bake in the preheated oven rolls are lightly golden, 35 to 45 minutes.

Dinner Rolls

Makes 9 Large Brownies

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, or to taste (optional)

1/2 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup tapioca flour

1/4 cup sorghum flour

1/4 cup teff flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon xanthan gum

1 pinch salt

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

2. Toss walnuts and chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder in a bowl until well coated; set aside. Mix tapioca flour, sorghum flour, teff flour, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, xanthan gum, and salt together in a separate bowl.

3. Beat butter and sugar together in a separate large bowl until creamy. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until fully incorporated. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.

4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 minutes.

Brownies


Makes 10 Pancakes

1 cup rice flour

3 tablespoons tapioca flour

1/3 cup potato starch

4 tablespoons dry buttermilk powder

1 packet sugar substitute

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

2 eggs

3 tablespoons canola oil

2 cups water

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix or sift together the rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, dry buttermilk powder, sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum. Stir in eggs, water, and oil until well blended and few lumps remain.

2. Heat a large, well-oiled skillet or griddle over medium high heat. Spoon batter onto skillet and cook until bubbles begin to form. Flip, and continue cooking until golden brown on bottom. Serve immediately with condiments of your choice.

Pancakes

Gluten Free Recipes Perfect recipes if you are avoiding gluten!

Makes 8 Servings

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

3 shallots, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

4 cups chicken stock

2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk

1 tablespoon agave nectar

1 (8 ounce) package crimini mushrooms, sliced

1 head broccoli, cut into florets

1 pound thinly sliced chicken breast meat

2 teaspoons red curry paste

3 tablespoons lime juice

3 tablespoons fish sauce

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 serrano chile peppers, thinly sliced

1/4 cup chopped green onions

8 lime wedges

Directions:

1. Heat the grapeseed oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro in the hot pan until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, coconut milk, and agave nectar; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once the broth reaches a simmer, strain through a mesh strainer into a clean saucepan; discard the shallot and cilantro.

2. Return the broth to a simmer; stir in the mushrooms and broccoli and cook until the broccoli becomes tender, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink, stirring constantly. Stir the curry paste, lime juice, and fish sauce in a small bowl to dissolve the curry paste; mix into the simmering soup.

3. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro, serrano peppers, green onions, and lime wedges to serve.

Thai Chicken Soup

Makes 8 Tortillas



1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons shortening

1 cup hot water

Directions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles corn meal. Stir in hot water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, until mixture forms into a ball. Knead dough until evenly combined.

2. Cut dough into 8 pieces; roll each piece into a ball. Press each ball into a flat tortilla-shape.

3. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla in the hot griddle until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Tortillas

Makes 1 Loaf



1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup turbinado sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

3 tablespoons maple syrup

6 ripe bananas, mashed

Directions:

1. 1.Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Stir in eggs, maple syrup and mashed bananas until well blended. Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture; mix until batter is just moist. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. If using muffin or cupcake tins, bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Banana Bread

Makes 12 Rolls

1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degreesF/45 degrees C)

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast

3 large eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

2 1/2 cups gluten-free all purpose baking flour

2 teaspoons xanthan gum

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons dried dill weed

1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

Directions:

1. Stir warm water with sugar together in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast packet over water mixture and allow yeast to slightly foam, about 5 minutes.

2. Whisk eggs, canola oil, and vinegar together in a bowl until frothy.

3. Combine flour, xanthan gum, and salt together in a bowl until evenly mixed. Beat yeast mixture into flour mixture using an electric mixer until evenly combined. Beat egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined; stir in dill and garlic. Beat dough on high until dough holds together and is sticky, at least 4 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to slightly rise in a warm area, about 30 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x13-inch baking dish.

5. Form dough into 12 large rolls and arrange 3/4-inch apart in the prepared baking dish.

6. Bake in the preheated oven rolls are lightly golden, 35 to 45 minutes.

Dinner Rolls

Makes 9 Large Brownies

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, or to taste (optional)

1/2 (12 ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup tapioca flour

1/4 cup sorghum flour

1/4 cup teff flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon xanthan gum

1 pinch salt

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

2. Toss walnuts and chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder in a bowl until well coated; set aside. Mix tapioca flour, sorghum flour, teff flour, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, xanthan gum, and salt together in a separate bowl.

3. Beat butter and sugar together in a separate large bowl until creamy. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until fully incorporated. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.

4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 25 minutes.

Brownies


Itching to escape the cold of the prairies to opt for some balmier west coast weather? Maybe a trip to British Columbia is in your family’s future? If so, consider road tripping the popular and insanely picturesque Sea-to-Sky route (Highway-99 to Whistler). Within a two-hour radius of Vancouver many wonderful family friendly adventures exist. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Vancouver

FlyOver Canada - You will be blown away by this 8-minute sensation. Hold on tight as your feet dangle over the edge of your seats and you lift off to discover Canada from a bird’s eye view. Every sense will be engaged as you smell the trees, feel the mist of Niagara Falls, experience the northern lights and hear the wind as you fly across the country.

Rent bikes and ride the seawall in Stanley Park – A handful of bike rental spots can be found near the entrance of Stanley Park and footsteps away from Vancouver’s dedicated path showcasing the scenic waterway. Make a day of it and stop at a beach, play at the kid’s park, feed the birds, visit the aquarium or simply pedal the route at your own pace. Rentals options to suit family needs are available.

Visit the Vancouver Aquarium and sleep over with the beluga whales. Imagine a private sleep over with this incredibly beautiful and interactive species! This unique program is for ages 6 and up, must include an adult and you need to be able to visit during the pre-determined dates. Plan ahead!

Squamish (+1 hour from Vancouver, en route to Whistler)

Climb the Chief - A 2000-foot hike the whole family can do, cautiously, of course. Breathe in fresh mountain air while you enjoy the view of Squamish Valley, the town of Squamish and nearby peaks such as Garibaldi and Sky Pilot. And, the best part is it doesn’t cost a thing! The hike takes 2-3 hours, so keep that in mind if your kids are making the trek.

Sea to Sky Gondola - Take a 10-minute gondola ride to 885m above sea level and experience breathtaking views of Howe Sound fjord, the majestic coastal forest, surrounding mountains and more.Sqaumish’s newest attraction, set to open in May is sure to please every age. Once you reach the top, a whole host of four season activities await you.

Eagle Float Tours - If you happen to be in Squamish during the December - mid February timeframe and want to experience something incredible, you must take in an Eagle Float Tour. Every year eagles flock to the Brackendale area to feed on salmon that spawn in the Squamish and Cheakamus Rivers. The area attracts large numbers of the birds and in 1994 set a record with over 3700 eagles counted!

Whistler (+2 hours from Vancouver)

Have an Olympic moment - Rent skates and glide along the Whistler Olympic Plaza Ring in the village for free (skate rental is charged however). Open season for ice-skating is December - March 31.

Ski Whistler Blackcomb - Itching to hit the slopes? No need for a baby sitter when you can send your kids to ski school for the day. Not only are they in great hands, they are fed hot lunches and receive hands-on instruction in skiing and snowboarding.

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre - If it’s a good dose of culture you crave, Whistler has just the place. The perfect spot for an educational and entertaining family outing, the Centre was created to celebrate the joint history of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. View art and exhibits while learning about the Squamish and Lil’wat people through performances, crafts and guided tours.

SEA TO SkY AdVEnTuRES By Jenn Smith Nelson

Stanley Park

Vancouver Aquarium

Beluga Whales

Sea to Sky Gondola

Photo Credit: Rich Duncan

Eagle Float Tours

Ski Whistler Blackcomb


Itching to escape the cold of the prairies to opt for some balmier west coast weather? Maybe a trip to British Columbia is in your family’s future? If so, consider road tripping the popular and insanely picturesque Sea-to-Sky route (Highway-99 to Whistler). Within a two-hour radius of Vancouver many wonderful family friendly adventures exist. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Vancouver

FlyOver Canada - You will be blown away by this 8-minute sensation. Hold on tight as your feet dangle over the edge of your seats and you lift off to discover Canada from a bird’s eye view. Every sense will be engaged as you smell the trees, feel the mist of Niagara Falls, experience the northern lights and hear the wind as you fly across the country.

Rent bikes and ride the seawall in Stanley Park – A handful of bike rental spots can be found near the entrance of Stanley Park and footsteps away from Vancouver’s dedicated path showcasing the scenic waterway. Make a day of it and stop at a beach, play at the kid’s park, feed the birds, visit the aquarium or simply pedal the route at your own pace. Rentals options to suit family needs are available.

Visit the Vancouver Aquarium and sleep over with the beluga whales. Imagine a private sleep over with this incredibly beautiful and interactive species! This unique program is for ages 6 and up, must include an adult and you need to be able to visit during the pre-determined dates. Plan ahead!

Squamish (+1 hour from Vancouver, en route to Whistler)

Climb the Chief - A 2000-foot hike the whole family can do, cautiously, of course. Breathe in fresh mountain air while you enjoy the view of Squamish Valley, the town of Squamish and nearby peaks such as Garibaldi and Sky Pilot. And, the best part is it doesn’t cost a thing! The hike takes 2-3 hours, so keep that in mind if your kids are making the trek.

Sea to Sky Gondola - Take a 10-minute gondola ride to 885m above sea level and experience breathtaking views of Howe Sound fjord, the majestic coastal forest, surrounding mountains and more.Sqaumish’s newest attraction, set to open in May is sure to please every age. Once you reach the top, a whole host of four season activities await you.

Eagle Float Tours - If you happen to be in Squamish during the December - mid February timeframe and want to experience something incredible, you must take in an Eagle Float Tour. Every year eagles flock to the Brackendale area to feed on salmon that spawn in the Squamish and Cheakamus Rivers. The area attracts large numbers of the birds and in 1994 set a record with over 3700 eagles counted!

Whistler (+2 hours from Vancouver)

Have an Olympic moment - Rent skates and glide along the Whistler Olympic Plaza Ring in the village for free (skate rental is charged however). Open season for ice-skating is December - March 31.

Ski Whistler Blackcomb - Itching to hit the slopes? No need for a baby sitter when you can send your kids to ski school for the day. Not only are they in great hands, they are fed hot lunches and receive hands-on instruction in skiing and snowboarding.

The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre - If it’s a good dose of culture you crave, Whistler has just the place. The perfect spot for an educational and entertaining family outing, the Centre was created to celebrate the joint history of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. View art and exhibits while learning about the Squamish and Lil’wat people through performances, crafts and guided tours.

SEA TO SkY AdVEnTuRES By Jenn Smith Nelson

Stanley Park

Vancouver Aquarium

Beluga Whales

Sea to Sky Gondola

Photo Credit: Rich Duncan

Eagle Float Tours

Ski Whistler Blackcomb

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The boom that is happening in Saskatchewan is turning into a bust for many Regina residents, says one local economist. With proposed increases throughout the city including to SGI, Sask Power, Sask Energy, and new increases from the City of Regina, including their proposed property tax increase of 7 per cent, it is getting more difficult to make ends meet for the average resident. Especially when you factor in that the increases are not consistent with the Consumer Price Index (the cost of living index) and are well above the rate of inflation.

Where the real problem lies, says Hafiz Akhmad, is that the numbers and the rationale the City is giving for implementing such a large hike, simply don’t add up.

Hafiz Akhmad is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Regina, with research interests that include The Role of Institutions in Economic Growths. According to Akh-mad, the figures cited by the City are not consistent with the drivers they cite. In his professional opinion, the economic downturn Edmonton is currently experiencing is a result of implementing many of the same kinds of increases back in 2007, and Regina could experience a similar fate if some-thing isn’t done.

“I looked at the City’s budget for the last three years to put the numbers in perspective,” says Akhmad. “Based on my review, the rate of increase in the City’s operating and capital expens-es of 70 per cent and 21 per cent over the last couple of years is alarming. So too is the growing debt for the City, which grew at 128 per cent. From what I have reviewed both of these in-creases are not consistent with the typical drivers that should lead to these numbers. And that needs to be questioned.”

“While the debt is part of the justification for the proposed tax hike, and we’d all agree that debt is not a good thing, the increase is not consistent with the comparables they have laid out in the budget.”

Comparing Regina against three other Western Canadian cities, including Edmonton, Calgary and Saskatoon, Akh-mad says in addition to the numbers not being consistent with the typical drivers of household median income, media growth and comparable cities, the numbers they’ve listed for Edmonton within the budget are inflated to what Edmonton has been seeing in actuality. And instead of being the lowest average percentage increase found in that group, Regina is actually one of the highest.

“I went back and looked at Edmonton’s budgets from 2010 to 2014,” says Akhmad, “and their average mil rate has been about 3 per cent, whereas they are showing on their table that the average is 5.39 per cent. Which means what they are trying to say about Regina is not true. Edmonton is the lowest. So these facts are not correct.”

What does that mean for those who are not economists? Akhmad sums it up: “The increase they are proposing is just not consistent with the rational that they are using to explain it.”

Akhmad does admit the City is stuck in a Catch 22. They need to address their alarming debt increase, some of which arises from non-essential capital projects including the soon-to-be-built new stadium for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, while other essential and much-needed projects like road and infrastructure repair simply cannot be delayed any longer.

“we are all busy, working hard to pay our bills,but collectively it is not a good trend because those bills will just keep

being transferred to us and we’ll have to work even harder.”


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Items Akhmad agrees need to be done. But what he sees as something that is missing from the budget are other sugges-tions and solutions for how they can raise revenue other than tax increases to combat their debt. But why should they, says Akhmad, when they have a captive market in Regina resident; a source of revenue that is guaranteed as long as there are residential buildings and tax-paying residents living in them.

How then should the City address its growing debt? Accord-ing to Akhmad, one of the simplest ways is to attract new business, something that becomes increasingly more difficult when businesses view a City as having tax levels too high for their employees to be able to live with.

The other possible solution, says Akhmad, would be for City official to sit back at the negotiating table with the federal and provincial governments and renegotiate their revenue sharing formulas to something more inline with what is needed to cover growing infrastructure repair and maintenance costs. While a third and less unpalatable idea would be to increase efficiencies within the City itself, and cut spending in the op-erating budget. A less than desirable solution because of the loss of jobs and services it could lead to.

“What I fear is that the burden of all of these increases across the board will only serve to drive people out of Regina at a time when the province is hoping to grow. Yet what else can they do, when their median household incomes are not matching the rates at which their expenses are growing?”

Akhmad understands that the problems faced by the City are not easily solved, but he also feels that people need to be

aware of the inconsistencies and the lack of sustainability in the numbers he has studied.

“The burden of spending is being shifted to people at the municipal level,” says Akhmad, “when much of it should be coming from the federal and provincial governments.”

But with voter turnouts in both federal and provincial elec-tions consistently low, Akhmad says apathy is going to put us at even more risk.

“We need to try and increase our participation in these de-cision making processes,” says Akhmad. “We are all busy, working hard to pay our bills, but collectively it is not a good trend because those bills will just keep being transferred to us and we’ll have to work even harder.”

According to Akhmad people have a couple of choices. One is to stay uninvolved and simply work harder to pay the bills they are presented with; the other is to make their feelings known as citizens.

“We need to bring it to the City’s attention that we know their numbers are not right,” says Akhmad for starters. “We should also be further debating our capital expenses.”

“Monkey see should not be monkey do, and we should be looking at Edmonton as a cautionary tale. These are the types of debates that people should be having and through them find solutions to what we can do to mitigate our explod-ing deficit.”


The nose knows

About the artist...Originally from Canada, and having spent many years of her career in the United Kingdom, Sara Lindsay is a professional makeup artist, with training from some of London’s top fashion academies. Having had the opportunity to work with some of Britain’s top artists, Sara brings an edge to her hometown of Regina. Sara’s professional experience includes runway work, editorial spreads, compelling commercial campaigns, weddings and special event clients. London Fashion Week and The London Clothes Show are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and most recently was named a finalist for 2012.Sara’s successful freelance career, which complimented her time as a regional associate with MAC COSMETICS UK, gave her valuable experience in working closely with clientele to consult and direct their transformation to the extraordinary. In a consultative style, Sara works to achieve a look that is uniquely your own.

Perfume has three sets of notes that make up the complexity of an aroma. The notes reveal themselves over time. First the most obvious top note is present, followed by deeper middle notes, with base notes trailing as the final scent. Personally I am attracted to aromas made up of natural plant-derived essential oils rather than synthetic components, but there are certain classics that I also love. Coco by Chanel will always be a favourite of mine and is one that will always remind me of “a time”. It’s Chanel - of course it’s wonderful!

Created by an iconic British makeup artist and exclusively available in Canada at our studio, is LEMON by Mary GreenwelI; the sister aroma to PLUM. The scent is fresh, bright and lively. ‘This aroma is vast fields of lemon trees, heavy with the zesty fruit, vivid colours of the young green leaf and vibrant yellow.’ The scent is captured in an incredibly chic square bottle with a solid 22 carat gold plated stopper. It is quite exquisite.

Created by the founder of Aveda and based on Ayurvedic medicine and the body’s seven Chakra centres, Intelligent Nutrients offers certified organic aromatics, which are designed to balance. Each aroma is made up of blends of essential oils and offers a description card with each one describing the benefits. These scents range from spicy and earthy to fresh and bright.

Dayna Decker Essence Sprays are available in several glorious blends and can be used as a room or body spray. Featured here is Clementine, which is a velvety citrus with sweet woods, orange flower, honey, black tea, cassis musk and one of my all time favourite essential oils, neroli. They also offer complimentary body moisturizers in each aroma, which are a very unique gel formula that leaves the skin with a silky finish.

For more in depth information, I offer private makeup lessons at my studio.

Melissa and Leah offer full Aveda hair services in studio to complement all makeup services.

www.saralindsay.ca [email protected] (306) 347-7829 3420 Hill Avenue in Regina

By Sara Lindsay

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spring styling:transit ioning

The Cropped Top:Many of us don’t wear these often but there is a great way to wear cropped

tops to make them work in warm or cold weather. Rather than baring our

stomachs by just going for the cropped top and pants, throw on a button down

blouse beneath for a more covered up and mature style.

sleeveless Tops:Though it’s still freezing for us, sleeveless tops

of spring and summer are beginning to emerge

in stores everywhere. if you see one you

love and need to have – go for it! There are

absolutely a few ways to wear it before the

weather warms up. Grab a blazer or cardigan

and a scarf.

spring Dresses:The same general rule applies to dresses as it does to sleeveless tops: additional items

can be easily added to warm up your outfit. you can add a blazer, a cardigan or even

a pullover sweater on top of the dress, and grab some leggings or thicker tights, thick

socks and boots. Finish the outfit off with a scarf and you’re ready to brave the cold.

layer one with colored denim for a dressed up casual look.

Take this trend to the office by pair-ing it with some classic black dress pants or skirt.


Virgin Hair?

Joy Amistad is a passionate hairstylist who originated in Vancouver and has continued to develop her talent by further training not only in Vancouver, but as well as Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, Miami and is now residing in Saskatoon. Her extended training has furthered her knowledge in precision cuts, hair colours and up styling. Hair is a fashion industry that is continually changing and growing; she truly values the importance of continually upgrading and enhancing her skills. She doesn’t believe hair dressing is just a job, it’s her passion. Joy is a stylist at Visions Salon and Spa in Saskatoon.

When I first started hairdressing school I thought coloring hair would be super easy. I thought that there were only a few different hair colors to use and work with; blonde was blonde, black was black, and brown was brown. I quickly found out that color theory is not that easy; so here is a quick rundown for you to understand the basics.

Virgin hair: This means that you have never put any type of chemical on it and I don’t just mean color. When I say no chemicals, this means no smoothing treatments, henna, natural hair color and definitely no temporary box hair color that you bought from shoppers. The reason why this is so important for you to know, as well as to inform your hairstylist when you do decided to color your hair, is because this will determine what type of color product she/he will use on you. By not providing your hairstylist correct information about the history of your hair, it can alter the finished product, and I don’t mean for the good.

Hair that is synthetically colored is a little trickier to work with. If your desired hair is lighter than your colored hair, a few steps need to be made to achieve it. In most cases, hair that is colored previously cannot be lightened with a one-step process. Synthetic color needs to be lightened, removed or bleached out. The word “bleach” scares people, but do not be alarmed as the product has come a long ways since the 80s. The only reason why damage can occur when “bleaching” hair is that it is either left too long; put under heat or the hairstylist wasn’t taking the proper precautions to maintain the health of your hair.

Keep in mind though if you have dark colored hair and desire to be blonde in one session, your hair will of course be compromised. Any type of fast drastic hair color change (e.g. from dark to light) will weaken and dry out your hair. Your hair stylist will inform you on the best way to achieve what you want; it might just mean you have to wait longer than one appointment to achieve it for the health of your hair.

For any further questions feel free to email me [email protected]

By Joy Amistad from Visions Salon and Spa, Saskatoon


Affordable Staging Tips! Education is the key to making wise decisions. Experience is complementary to that education. So together, you have a great combination. It is the same with any profession and no different with real estate, whether it is the buyer, the seller or the agent. But of course you want your agent to be both edu-cated and experienced in order to make the wisest decisions and able to negotiate on your behalf.

And your job? You can help by making your property appealing for potential buyers. It is easy to do and can be done all on your own. Here are some simple, yet affordable staging tips to help you to prepare to sell your home!

• Make each room look as spacious as possible. This maymean putting some items and even some furniture into stor-age.

• Remove unnecessary items from countertops, tables and shelves.

• According to Barb Schwarz, the originator of staging, when it comes to objects on shelves, tables and even sofas, odd num-bers work best. So, put three pillows on a sofa, not two or four.

• A throw cover on a worn or older-looking piece of furniture can make it look quaint and stylish.

• Fresh flowers or a flowering plant can add life and freshen up just about any living space.

• Consider having the table set with nice china. It makes the buyer want to move in and sit down for dinner!

• To make an older bathroom look great, replace the sink, fau-cets and toilet. It’s relatively quick and inexpensive.

Professional stagers look at your home through the eyes of the buyer. Do the same and you’ll be able to see what changes need to be made.

Want more tips on selling your home quickly and for the best price? Call today!

LIVE YOUR DREAM … Til next month,

CharMaine

P.S. Last month, I wrote about credit issues. There is a third credit bureau I was not aware of at the time but have since found. It is called Experian – www.experian.com. So, add that one to your list to keep on top of!

By CharMaine Luscombe, B.A, B.EdBroker, Commercial, Farm, Residential Agent

Homelife Prairie Realty

Tel. (306) 535 3948

[email protected]

www.CharmaineRealty.com

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Cottage KitchensHOT NEW KITCHEN DESIGN TREND

G A R Y J A C O B W E I S B R O D TGary is responsible for the design and building of your housing dreams at gj-Constructs House of Design. Gary’s thirty years of working with owners, Architects, Engineers, contractors, TD Bank, BLM Architects and the Regina Health Re-gion provides you with a unique blend of skills and know-how for the deliv-ery of your ideas. He’s a Design Builder which means working with you from design until the keys are turned over.

An end to end no fuss no worry service.

[email protected]

Design & Details Matter BLOG

See the new series on how to avoid design mistakes.http://gjconstructs.wordpress.com

Window Covering Types continued

Insulating For ComfortThe purpose of making honeycomb cellular shades

is to trap air and offer superior insulation and sound reduction properties. These shades are energy effi-cient because of the built in air pockets. This provides a simple way to make your home friendly to your world and more energy wise as well as. These shades present you with greater light control and good insulation properties for both summer and winter. It would be hard for you to make a better choice, you get beautiful window treatments that help you better conserve energy and prevent damage to the environ-ment. The honeycomb pattern in cellular shades traps air before it enters and or exits your house. Winter, Summer, Spring or Fall, energy savings increase as your need for cooling or heating is reduced. Windows are the number one source for heat loss and gain, which can significantly cool your house in winter, and increase temperatures during the summer. Cellular shades work to block heat and cold and protect interi-ors against damaging UV rays.

Some offer a, sealed in‚ protection by using tracks that run down the sides of the blinds and secure the blinds against the windows for further air infiltra-tion protection.

The using of cellular shades not only restricts out-side air before it enters your home, it also aids in the reduction of noise. Double and triple cellular shades are specially effective for this purpose. If you live on heavily trafficked streets, sound blocking increases the peace and ambiance of your home.

EnvironmentIf you or someone in your family suffer from allergies

shades made of polyester with hypoallergenic proper-ties that block dust or other allergens are available.Wood or Faux Wood Blinds

Many shoppers don’t know the difference between faux wood and real wood blinds nor do they know the strong value points gained from faux wood blinds.

Wood

Wood window blinds offer natural charming quali-ties to the interior design of your kitchen. They take stain beautifully and there isn’t another product on the market that can showcase the beauty of the natural grain of real wood. Wood blinds are also one of the strongest products on the market. This is a top-notch merit considering that they are also one of the lighter products you can purchase. Weight is a consideration if you envision yourself often adjusting the blinds up and down and or your windows are on the large side.

They are held dear for their look and valued by many for the “feel” they offer to your room. Wood blinds come in a range of stains making them so able to adapt to a room decor that they will not fit into very rare. Natural wood accents like those added with wood window blinds add warmth to your room. This makes wood window blinds a product that stands out in an industry crowded with many choices.

They also offer light control abilities with ease while providing for the basics. They control the view in and out of your home providing for your privacy and secu-rity. A tug on a string easily and conveniently adjusts the level of light blocking. The versatility of wood window blinds make them helpful for many. And the degree of excellence offered by the wood window

blinds makes them a great addition to your kitchen.Faux Wood

The first thing that you will notice different is the price. Faux wood blinds are sold for a substantially lower price than their richer cousins the natural real wood blinds. The second thing is the weight as faux wood is the heavier of the two.

You need to pick them up or bend them to tell the difference between the two. When installed they both put forward the same popular look and feel to the decor of your Cottage kitchen.

You will love Faux Wood Blinds for being easy to take care of. They are fully washable which makes them easier to clean than real wood blinds. They are unaffected by the additional humidity found in kitch-ens. With real wood blinds you have to be watchful of the amount of moisture applied in cleaning and main-taining, but with faux products you do not have to take this into consideration.

Faux Wood Blinds are at your disposal in a wide selection of colours and textures and are effortlessly merged into any design style and/or colour scheme.

Next Issue


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DESIGNMATTERS

DETAILSMATTERSoon to be published book “Cottage Kitchen Design” a home design series.Join Gary’s Design & Details Matter blog at: http://gjconstructs.wordpress.com

Cottage KitchensHOT NEW KITCHEN DESIGN TREND

G A R Y J A C O B W E I S B R O D TGary is responsible for the design and building of your housing dreams at gj-Constructs House of Design. Gary’s thirty years of working with owners, Architects, Engineers, contractors, TD Bank, BLM Architects and the Regina Health Re-gion provides you with a unique blend of skills and know-how for the deliv-ery of your ideas. He’s a Design Builder which means working with you from design until the keys are turned over.

An end to end no fuss no worry service.

[email protected]

Design & Details Matter BLOG

See the new series on how to avoid design mistakes.http://gjconstructs.wordpress.com


Insulating For ComfortThe purpose of making honeycomb cellular shades

is to trap air and offer superior insulation and sound reduction properties. These shades are energy effi-cient because of the built in air pockets. This provides a simple way to make your home friendly to your world and more energy wise as well as. These shades present you with greater light control and good insulation properties for both summer and winter. It would be hard for you to make a better choice, you get beautiful window treatments that help you better conserve energy and prevent damage to the environ-ment. The honeycomb pattern in cellular shades traps air before it enters and or exits your house. Winter, Summer, Spring or Fall, energy savings increase as your need for cooling or heating is reduced. Windows are the number one source for heat loss and gain, which can significantly cool your house in winter, and increase temperatures during the summer. Cellular shades work to block heat and cold and protect interi-ors against damaging UV rays.

Some offer a, sealed in‚ protection by using tracks that run down the sides of the blinds and secure the blinds against the windows for further air infiltra-tion protection.

The using of cellular shades not only restricts out-side air before it enters your home, it also aids in the reduction of noise. Double and triple cellular shades are specially effective for this purpose. If you live on heavily trafficked streets, sound blocking increases the peace and ambiance of your home.

EnvironmentIf you or someone in your family suffer from allergies

shades made of polyester with hypoallergenic proper-ties that block dust or other allergens are available.Wood or Faux Wood Blinds

Many shoppers don’t know the difference between faux wood and real wood blinds nor do they know the strong value points gained from faux wood blinds.

Wood

Wood window blinds offer natural charming quali-ties to the interior design of your kitchen. They take stain beautifully and there isn’t another product on the market that can showcase the beauty of the natural grain of real wood. Wood blinds are also one of the strongest products on the market. This is a top-notch merit considering that they are also one of the lighter products you can purchase. Weight is a consideration if you envision yourself often adjusting the blinds up and down and or your windows are on the large side.

They are held dear for their look and valued by many for the “feel” they offer to your room. Wood blinds come in a range of stains making them so able to adapt to a room decor that they will not fit into very rare. Natural wood accents like those added with wood window blinds add warmth to your room. This makes wood window blinds a product that stands out in an industry crowded with many choices.

They also offer light control abilities with ease while providing for the basics. They control the view in and out of your home providing for your privacy and secu-rity. A tug on a string easily and conveniently adjusts the level of light blocking. The versatility of wood window blinds make them helpful for many. And the degree of excellence offered by the wood window

blinds makes them a great addition to your kitchen.Faux Wood

The first thing that you will notice different is the price. Faux wood blinds are sold for a substantially lower price than their richer cousins the natural real wood blinds. The second thing is the weight as faux wood is the heavier of the two.

You need to pick them up or bend them to tell the difference between the two. When installed they both put forward the same popular look and feel to the decor of your Cottage kitchen.

You will love Faux Wood Blinds for being easy to take care of. They are fully washable which makes them easier to clean than real wood blinds. They are unaffected by the additional humidity found in kitch-ens. With real wood blinds you have to be watchful of the amount of moisture applied in cleaning and main-taining, but with faux products you do not have to take this into consideration.

Faux Wood Blinds are at your disposal in a wide selection of colours and textures and are effortlessly merged into any design style and/or colour scheme.

Next Issue


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Lorrie Dobni by Lee Parent

In the Spotlightcamille munro By Lee Parent

achieving the title of miss World canada in may 2013, camille munro could have rested on her laurels and relaxed, but that just isn’t the nature of this dynamic young woman. Besides, the title doesn’t simply bestow honor and prestige on its’ recipient; such an award carries with it many duties and obligations.

The next step in the pageant chain of events is the miss World competition and preparation must be made for that, as each contestant wishes to represent herself and her country in the best light. as the days sped by, camille set her sights on that goal while she “shared her crown” at various events and public appearances around the country.

During an ‘average’ day, camille coordinated phone conferences and answered emails concerning charitable events, public appearances and travel required in her position. She maintained contact with her many sponsors; her primary sponsor for all her gowns and dresses since day one, has been Flirt Formal Fashions and natalia K Designs in regina. “it can be challenging balancing travelling across the country for various events and maintaining healthy relationships with my family and friends,” she admitted, “but they all support me in my ventures. i am truly blessed to have such an amazing team on my side!”

Then September arrived and the miss World Final was held in Bali, indonesia. The month long event involved one hundred twenty-seven women each representing a different country across the globe. contestants are required to showcase a talent and camille’s is dancing; she is trained in both classical and contemporary styles and has been dancing since the age of three. chosen as a Top Twelve Finalist, she performed at the Talent Final held only days before the crowning event.

“The night of the Talent Final i was so nervous,” she recalled. “This is very uncharacteristic

of me as i have been dancing competitively for as long as i can remember. i think it was a combination of nerves that arose from wanting to perform well but also the fact that i was performing on an international stage and my performance was to be broadcasted live around the world ... definitely one of those moments you do not forget.”

The evening was made even more special because her mother was in the audience clapping and cheering as loud as she could. “i knew,” said camille, “that no matter the outcome, she was proud that i had made it this far!” camille placed fifth out of 127 contestants in the talent portion of the competition, the only dancer to make the Top 5.

Finally, the night of the miss World Final came. again, camille’s mother was in the audience, joined by camille’s cousin from new York and miss World canada’s chairman, ike lalji. overall, she placed 14th out of 127 contestants which is the best canada has done in recent years. “as a Saskatchewan girl born and bred,” camille clarified, “i am so proud to once again break records at miss World canada, not only on our national Stage but on the international stage as well.”

Following the miss World Final, camille’s presence was requested at several significant events. in December 2013, she spoke at the closing Panel Discussion for ‘Walking With our Sisters’ at the First nations university of canada about her aspirations for young women in canada. The ‘Walking With our Sisters’ art exhibit is dedicated to missing and murdered aboriginal women and showcases one pair of moccasins for each missing or murdered woman. “The exhibit was breath taking,” she declared, “and i was honored to be a part of such an event.”

in January, camille made a special appearance as miss World canada at the 15th annual martin luther King event in Toronto. on stage, she spoke of the influence that nelson mandela had on the world; she also described her journey to the title and her crown in hopes that it would inspire youth in attendance that evening.

The miss World canada ceo and organization came together and nominated camille for two prestigious awards for community service and leadership at the Harry Jerome awards Banquet put on by the BBPa (Black Business Professionals association) in april 2014. camille is hoping to win one of the two awards at the upcoming ceremony, which will be held on april 12th, 2014 in Toronto, ontario.

next came the 48th annual ‘Show of Hearts’ Telethon for Variety - The children’s charity in Vancouver, B.c. During the Telethon, camille was very proud to announce that the 2013 Delegates of miss World canada had collectively raised $64,000.00 in support of Variety - The children’s charity.

as 2014 began, camille prepared to co-host the regina Symphony orchestra’s oscar Party held on February 15th at the connexus arts center in regina. all proceeds raised from the ViP reception will benefit the seven charitable programs which the rSo supports, a prime example of aligning the miss World canada crown with humanitarian work, which is at the core of the organization’s program.

camille is also thrilled to be attending the first annual royal children’s Ball being held at the Hotel Saskatchewan radisson Plaza in regina on march 2nd, in support of the South Saskatchewan cystic Fibrosis chapter. “i cannot wait to see the smiling faces on all the little girls and boys who i will have the opportunity to meet,” she said. This is a new type of fundraiser; the South Saskatchewan cystic Fibrosis chapter is partnering with many local regina businesses to make the event possible.

returning to Vancouver in mid march, camille will continue to work closely alongside the miss World canada organization as a Delegate Development Program leader, continuing to lead and provide life skills to past and current delegates.

camille will also be collaborating with Brian Torner of The continental Dance club and ontario’s Division of ‘Dancing classrooms’, a program in support of teaching underprivileged children life skills through dance education; events will take place in Toronto on april 29th (which happens to be uneSco international Day of Dance) and June 18th, 2014.

on may 11th in Vancouver, the 2014 miss World canada Final will be held. “i’m looking forward to working with this year’s group of Delegates as they journey towards the crowning night!” camille told me enthusiastically. and although her reign as the current queen will end, her title has opened many doors.

“Becoming miss World canada has given me the opportunity of making business connections across canada,” she explained. “i have worked closely with many charitable organizations and businesses. This has opened up many possibilities of employment throughout canada. “

camille munro’s philosophy is simple yet profound. “i am a firm believer that we live in a world that is extremely connected! every connection made branches out and eventually we are a part of larger networks of people looking to achieve similar goals; it’s very powerful! miss World canada has given me a platform to showcase to potential employers, co-workers, business partners and peers my ability to display leadership, accountability and responsibility, and to me, those are vital skills in the professional world.”

IN the spotlIght

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In the small city of Tubingnen, Germany, the cobblestone streets lead to a 10-story building with state-of-the-art treatment, located on the University campus, adjacent to a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Individualized care is of utmost importance, and it is well recognized in Germany, and under the watchful eye of Prof. Med. Dr. Joachim Drevs, Carynn received 5 weeks of immune boosting, non-toxic cancer treatments.

Professor Drevs is a Hematologist, Oncologist, and Doctor of Internal Medicine, having practiced in Germany, United States, and Africa. The integrative cancer center includes a pool, gym, rehabilitation centre and small café, the city is beautiful and in between treatments, you’re healthy enough to enjoy your surroundings. No one is categorized by their diagnosis, and treatment is set up specifically for the individual. “In addition to labs, chemo-sensitivity blood tests, ultrasound, hearing and eye exams, a PET/CT scan was also performed, and here’s the kicker, in ONE day, I had the imaging reports and basic lab results.

I was well taken care of, my treatment was in a lovely quiet, dimly lit room, I saw my doctor, Professor Drevs every day. After the five weeks, I came home to Saskatoon, then returned to Germany in September of 2012. The PET/CT scans showed the tumor two-thirds gone. “

“Global Healthcare Connections proved they have the network and connections to coordinate and deliver optimal health services. The trips were worth it, a PET scan back in Germany in October of 2013 showed my cancer was, indeed, gone. How can you feel better than great?” Carynn asks.


One should not have to suffer an hour, a day or a month longer than is reasonable, but thousands and thousands of Canadians are lingering anxiously in wait-list limbo and the list gets longer every day. Just because treatment isn’t life threatening doesn’t mean it isn’t vital to quality of life. It’s not about ‘queue’ jumping, it’s about your health, and what is more important than that?

Picture a 50-year-old woman, overweight and being slowly crippled by deteriorating knees, yet unable to have knee surgery until she’s lost the weight; a 20-year-old man whose premature hairlines makes him look not a day over 45; an individual with limited finances, that needs expensive dental implants and crowns, or someone, no matter what age, struggling with the medical and emotional rigors of cancer, knowing that odds of five year survival aren’t promising.

By visiting another destination where the treatments for these and dozens more conditions aren’t just plentiful, but are more advanced and surprisingly affordable, people from all walks of life can have their health and happiness restored in weeks, not years. Medical travel or Medical tourism, as it is also referred, is not about queue jumping and it’s not about access for some elite, uber-wealthy segment of society, it’s for everyday people who are tired of being in pain, tired of life on a wait list, who want their lives and their health re-stored. Seeking care abroad can be daunting. How do you find and access licensed, respectable medical professionals in specialty health centres located around the world?

What should you ask, know, or expect? These are the questions that can be answered by Global Healthcare Connections. They have connections with top facilities in locations all over the world—and in most cases, they have actually visited the facilities to assure quality. No matter where you go, GHC’s international network who know the destination country inside and out will, tend to your every need before, during and after a treatment or procedure.

Global Health Care Connections Inc. Unit C - 628 10th St. E. Saskatoon, SK. Phone: 306.974.2470

WHOEVER SAID “WINNING

ISn’t EVERYTHING” NEVER

HAD TO FIGHT CANCER. Lorrie Dobni by Lee Parent

In the Spotlightcamille munro By Lee Parent

achieving the title of miss World canada in may 2013, camille munro could have rested on her laurels and relaxed, but that just isn’t the nature of this dynamic young woman. Besides, the title doesn’t simply bestow honor and prestige on its’ recipient; such an award carries with it many duties and obligations.

The next step in the pageant chain of events is the miss World competition and preparation must be made for that, as each contestant wishes to represent herself and her country in the best light. as the days sped by, camille set her sights on that goal while she “shared her crown” at various events and public appearances around the country.

During an ‘average’ day, camille coordinated phone conferences and answered emails concerning charitable events, public appearances and travel required in her position. She maintained contact with her many sponsors; her primary sponsor for all her gowns and dresses since day one, has been Flirt Formal Fashions and natalia K Designs in regina. “it can be challenging balancing travelling across the country for various events and maintaining healthy relationships with my family and friends,” she admitted, “but they all support me in my ventures. i am truly blessed to have such an amazing team on my side!”

Then September arrived and the miss World Final was held in Bali, indonesia. The month long event involved one hundred twenty-seven women each representing a different country across the globe. contestants are required to showcase a talent and camille’s is dancing; she is trained in both classical and contemporary styles and has been dancing since the age of three. chosen as a Top Twelve Finalist, she performed at the Talent Final held only days before the crowning event.

“The night of the Talent Final i was so nervous,” she recalled. “This is very uncharacteristic

of me as i have been dancing competitively for as long as i can remember. i think it was a combination of nerves that arose from wanting to perform well but also the fact that i was performing on an international stage and my performance was to be broadcasted live around the world ... definitely one of those moments you do not forget.”

The evening was made even more special because her mother was in the audience clapping and cheering as loud as she could. “i knew,” said camille, “that no matter the outcome, she was proud that i had made it this far!” camille placed fifth out of 127 contestants in the talent portion of the competition, the only dancer to make the Top 5.

Finally, the night of the miss World Final came. again, camille’s mother was in the audience, joined by camille’s cousin from new York and miss World canada’s chairman, ike lalji. overall, she placed 14th out of 127 contestants which is the best canada has done in recent years. “as a Saskatchewan girl born and bred,” camille clarified, “i am so proud to once again break records at miss World canada, not only on our national Stage but on the international stage as well.”

Following the miss World Final, camille’s presence was requested at several significant events. in December 2013, she spoke at the closing Panel Discussion for ‘Walking With our Sisters’ at the First nations university of canada about her aspirations for young women in canada. The ‘Walking With our Sisters’ art exhibit is dedicated to missing and murdered aboriginal women and showcases one pair of moccasins for each missing or murdered woman. “The exhibit was breath taking,” she declared, “and i was honored to be a part of such an event.”

in January, camille made a special appearance as miss World canada at the 15th annual martin luther King event in Toronto. on stage, she spoke of the influence that nelson mandela had on the world; she also described her journey to the title and her crown in hopes that it would inspire youth in attendance that evening.

The miss World canada ceo and organization came together and nominated camille for two prestigious awards for community service and leadership at the Harry Jerome awards Banquet put on by the BBPa (Black Business Professionals association) in april 2014. camille is hoping to win one of the two awards at the upcoming ceremony, which will be held on april 12th, 2014 in Toronto, ontario.

next came the 48th annual ‘Show of Hearts’ Telethon for Variety - The children’s charity in Vancouver, B.c. During the Telethon, camille was very proud to announce that the 2013 Delegates of miss World canada had collectively raised $64,000.00 in support of Variety - The children’s charity.

as 2014 began, camille prepared to co-host the regina Symphony orchestra’s oscar Party held on February 15th at the connexus arts center in regina. all proceeds raised from the ViP reception will benefit the seven charitable programs which the rSo supports, a prime example of aligning the miss World canada crown with humanitarian work, which is at the core of the organization’s program.

camille is also thrilled to be attending the first annual royal children’s Ball being held at the Hotel Saskatchewan radisson Plaza in regina on march 2nd, in support of the South Saskatchewan cystic Fibrosis chapter. “i cannot wait to see the smiling faces on all the little girls and boys who i will have the opportunity to meet,” she said. This is a new type of fundraiser; the South Saskatchewan cystic Fibrosis chapter is partnering with many local regina businesses to make the event possible.

returning to Vancouver in mid march, camille will continue to work closely alongside the miss World canada organization as a Delegate Development Program leader, continuing to lead and provide life skills to past and current delegates.

camille will also be collaborating with Brian Torner of The continental Dance club and ontario’s Division of ‘Dancing classrooms’, a program in support of teaching underprivileged children life skills through dance education; events will take place in Toronto on april 29th (which happens to be uneSco international Day of Dance) and June 18th, 2014.

on may 11th in Vancouver, the 2014 miss World canada Final will be held. “i’m looking forward to working with this year’s group of Delegates as they journey towards the crowning night!” camille told me enthusiastically. and although her reign as the current queen will end, her title has opened many doors.

“Becoming miss World canada has given me the opportunity of making business connections across canada,” she explained. “i have worked closely with many charitable organizations and businesses. This has opened up many possibilities of employment throughout canada. “

camille munro’s philosophy is simple yet profound. “i am a firm believer that we live in a world that is extremely connected! every connection made branches out and eventually we are a part of larger networks of people looking to achieve similar goals; it’s very powerful! miss World canada has given me a platform to showcase to potential employers, co-workers, business partners and peers my ability to display leadership, accountability and responsibility, and to me, those are vital skills in the professional world.”

IN the spotlIght


There’s been lots of buzz about it, increasing numbers of Canadians are going for it, and it brings a renewed sense of wellness to those that connect to the right sources for it. ‘Wellness travel,’ ‘medical tourism’ or ‘medical travel,’ – all buzz words used by people who seek treatment in other countries.

It has a different definition for everyone. Some Canadians seek reasonably priced dental and surgical procedures; others look for stem cell, cancer and wellness treatments. Snowbirds combine it with their time down south, close to the borders of California and Arizona, and many vacationers escaping the throngs of our Canadian winter add a light med-ical procedure or dental treatment to their planned vacation.

Sound interesting? Like most people who consider going outside of Canada for medical treatment, the first question is where would one start?

A quick search on Google for ‘medical tourism’ can be really intimidating – there are an overwhelming number of options available. Many facilities don’t have well translated English websites. Often times, communication can be fractured, and sometimes you don’t know exactly what you are asking for or what you will be actually getting.

Trying to book a flight for returning home after surgery can be an exercise in frustration, and people do not realize special-ized medical travel insurance is needed when going abroad. Traveling safely for dental treatment or a medical procedure and coordinating continued care at home, is not a task for the do it yourself crowd. It’s important to find a Certified Med-ical Travel Professional who can assist and guide you to the right facility and location for your needs.

This is exactly where Adele Kulyk, CEO, of Global Health-care Connections, a Saskatoon based company comes in. Adele is the only Certified Medical Travel Specialist in Sas-katchewan, one of two in Canada. Adele has spent the last half decade working tirelessly on behalf of her clients to find personalized medical care solutions around the world. From treating life-threatening diseases like cancer to provid-ing quality-of-life treatments in dental, bariatric and cosmetic surgery, Adele has partnered with leading medical facilities in multiple locations. She personally travels to each facility and meets with physicians and caregivers to ensure the level of treatment is far above any expectations Canadians may have.

One of Adele’s longest lasting and strongest partnerships is with Almater Hospital in Mexico. It was the first hospital Adele toured back in 2010 and it’s also where she sought treatment in October of 2013. It is where many of her clients experience personalized, professional care. Located in Mexicali, Mexico, Adele describes Almater Hospital as “a crown jewel in the desert; the owners and staff are just like extended family.”

Almater has been quietly attending to the needs of American and Canadian patients for more than 20 years. Every month, hundreds of American and Canadian patients choose Alma-ter for a level of personal, attentive healthcare that is uncom-mon even among the best US hospitals.

“We want to make it as easy as possible, so that there is no hesitation and people feel comfortable to come,” says Diana Cota, who oversees international care at Almater, where rough-ly 20 percent of patients come from outside Mexico. “Even be-fore the point where someone is suffering or waiting too long for surgery in Canada, we want them here so we can help.”

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HAD TO FIGHT CANCER.

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Phone: 306.974.2470

By Adele Kulyk


Alex Sipko of Saskatoon is one of Global Healthcare Connec-tions Inc.’s patients whose life was positively changed through his connection to Adele and the trip she planned for his weight loss surgery at Almater.

“At 390 pounds, I could not get out of a chair on my own. My weight-related health issues included a swollen liver, high blood pressure and high heart rate. I was never embarrassed about my size but I wanted to see my children grow up and I wanted to be around when my grandchildren were born. I knew I needed to make a change. Health care officials sug-gested weight loss pills. To me, medication was not the an-swer. We discussed lap-band surgery but there was a four to five year wait time. My doctor of 25 years simply advised, “Get off your lazy ___ and work out.”

I contacted Global Healthcare in August 2011 to address my obesity problem. Adele Kulyk referred me to a food therapist who helped me to overcome my emotional attachment to food and by changing my eating habits I lost 85 pounds before sur-gery. At 305 pounds, I was ready to have vertical gastric sleeve surgery.

Having heard all the negative press about Mexico, I was ner-vous about travelling there for the surgery but after a two and a half hour meeting with Adele Kulyk, I felt confident. I travelled to Almater Hospital in Mexicali, Mexico in December 2011. Everything felt comfortable right from arrival to departure. Prior to surgery, doctors and staff explained everything thoroughly, further bolstering my confidence.

After a successful surgery and a speedy recovery, I was back at work early. My entire lifestyle changed. I left my hourly wage job and started a company on my own, Saskatoon Wood-works. Spending time with my family has brought us so much closer. I am running again and I learned how to scuba dive – a

dream I had given up years ago because I was out of shape, and this past year, my wife and I visited the Great Wall of China.

Today I weigh just 225 pounds, a far cry from the over 390 pounds I started out at. My dreams of seeing my children grow up and being around for future grandchildren are a reality. I no longer live to eat; now I eat to live. I am so blessed to have dealt with Global Healthcare Connections and the medical staff at Almater Hospital.”

At Almater, everything they do is focused on the patient. As a Canadian patient, the Almater international patient coordinator will be with you every step of the way to ensure that you feel comfortable and cared for during your entire stay. The bilingual staff attends to patients with great warmth, making every pa-tient feel truly welcome.

Even though Almater boasts the latest state of the art medi-cal technology, the facilities and patient rooms feel more like a boutique hotel than a cutting edge hospital. And, at Almater Hospital, the meals are so good they get rave reviews from patients! Locals and visitors alike often dine at the Almater caf-eteria instead of local restaurants!

Adele and her team at Global Healthcare Connections can put together a total package for a surgical trip on a timeline and budget that just isn’t available anywhere else. Instead of months and years to get in for a surgery, you could be in Mexico within a couple of weeks from your first call to Adele. Prices depend on the type of surgery, but often compare at up to 50 - 60% less than what’s available privately in Canada.

If you are interested in learning more about medical treatments outside of Canada, Adele Kulyk, a trusted medical travel ex-pert, has amazing resources to help people just like you. One call to Global Healthcare Connections will link you to valuable information about traveling safely for the services you seek.

Alex Sipko | Before Alex Sipko | After


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Every day, thousands of Americans cross the borderinto Mexico, seeking affordable, high qualityhealthcare. Many of these international patientstake advantage of excellent medical care at savings of50% to 80% over U.S prices at world class hospitalslocated just 2 hours from San Diego, California inthe vibrant border city of Mexicali, Mexico.

Mexicali is a desert oasis of affordable healthcare.Here the air is warm and dry, the healthcare isexceptional and the affordable medical pricesencourage thousands of Americans and Canadiansto cross the border to access the unbeatable value ofhealthcare in Mexicali.

Among Mexicali hospitals, Almater Hospital stands out as a leader in providinginternational patient care. Almater Hospital has been quietly attending to theneeds of American and Canadian patients for more than 20 years. Every month,hundreds of American and Canadian patients choose Almater for a level of personal, attentive healthcare that is uncommon even among the best US hospitals.

What makes Almater Hospital uncommonly good?At Almater, it’s clear that they approach patient care from the patient’s perspective.The healthcare professionals at Almater put themselves in their patient’s shoesand work to provide warm, personalized medical attention, custom tailored tothe patients’ individual needs. Quality healthcare is about paying attention tothe details, and working to provide every patient with the care they need, in anenvironment that feels a bit like home.

At Almater, everything they do is focused on the patient.As an international patient, the Almater internationalpatient coordinator will be with you every step of theway to ensure that you feel comfortable and cared forduring your entire stay. The bilingual staff attends topatients with great warmth, making every patient feeltruly welcome. Even though Almater boasts the latest

state of the art medical technology, the facilities and patient rooms feel more likea boutique hotel than a cutting edge hospital. And, at Almater Hospital, themeals are so good they get rave reviews from patients! Locals and visitors alikeoften dine at the Almater cafeteria instead of local restaurants!

Discover why thousands of American and Canadian patientshave come to believe that Almater Hospital

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Plan Your Mexicali Medical Vacation Today!INTERNATIONAL PATIENT COORDINATOR: DIANA COTA – email: [email protected]

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As Seen in the October 15, 2012 Edition Newsweek Magazine

Every day, thousands of Americans cross the borderinto Mexico, seeking affordable, high qualityhealthcare. Many of these international patientstake advantage of excellent medical care at savings of50% to 80% over U.S prices at world class hospitalslocated just 2 hours from San Diego, California inthe vibrant border city of Mexicali, Mexico.

Mexicali is a desert oasis of affordable healthcare.Here the air is warm and dry, the healthcare isexceptional and the affordable medical pricesencourage thousands of Americans and Canadiansto cross the border to access the unbeatable value ofhealthcare in Mexicali.

Among Mexicali hospitals, Almater Hospital stands out as a leader in providinginternational patient care. Almater Hospital has been quietly attending to theneeds of American and Canadian patients for more than 20 years. Every month,hundreds of American and Canadian patients choose Almater for a level of personal, attentive healthcare that is uncommon even among the best US hospitals.

What makes Almater Hospital uncommonly good?At Almater, it’s clear that they approach patient care from the patient’s perspective.The healthcare professionals at Almater put themselves in their patient’s shoesand work to provide warm, personalized medical attention, custom tailored tothe patients’ individual needs. Quality healthcare is about paying attention tothe details, and working to provide every patient with the care they need, in anenvironment that feels a bit like home.

At Almater, everything they do is focused on the patient.As an international patient, the Almater internationalpatient coordinator will be with you every step of theway to ensure that you feel comfortable and cared forduring your entire stay. The bilingual staff attends topatients with great warmth, making every patient feeltruly welcome. Even though Almater boasts the latest

state of the art medical technology, the facilities and patient rooms feel more likea boutique hotel than a cutting edge hospital. And, at Almater Hospital, themeals are so good they get rave reviews from patients! Locals and visitors alikeoften dine at the Almater cafeteria instead of local restaurants!

Discover why thousands of American and Canadian patientshave come to believe that Almater Hospital

is the cure for the common hospital.

The Cure for the

Common Hospital

Plan Your Mexicali Medical Vacation Today!INTERNATIONAL PATIENT COORDINATOR: DIANA COTA – email: [email protected]

ALMATER AT A GLANCE:

(Ask about our cutting edge technology!)

(Helicoidal 64D CAT SCAN, 1.5 T Magnetic Resonance 1.5T,ultrasound)

Trauma Center

SERVICES:

Surgery

Surgery

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Article by: Patrick Goodness, The Goodness Company: Medical Tourism Marketing

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winter road trip bingoSpring weather may be right around the corner but there’s still time to squeeze in some winter fun. Bring along a Winter Road Trip BINGO game in the car with you that can be played while driving around doing errands or during a road trip vacation. Simply have your kids point out the items as they see them and then cross them off the list. They can shout BINGO when they’ve found all of the items in one row, column or diagonal line. Although we are a few months past Christmas, I have a feeling you won’t have trouble spotting some leftover Christmas decorations!

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B I N G O

Snowman SnowmobileSt. Patrick’s

Day Decorations

A Hill Perfect For

Tobogganing

A Christmas Wreath

A Pile Of Snow Taller Than Your House

Outdoor Skating Rink

Christmas Lights

Dog Wearing A Sweater

An Advertisement For A Winter

Vacation

ShovelA Boat

Covered With A Tarp

FREE SPACE Snow Blower Sled

Hockey Stick Ice Fishing Red Mittens Snow PlowA Winter Sale

Sign

A Happy Holidays Sign

Santa Claus Decoration

A Sign For A Ski Resort

An Extension Cord

Snow Fort

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