Women in the Brewing Industry

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Vol. 1 - ISSUE 7 - June 2012
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Cheryl Tovey
By: Janelle Haas
Some of Saskatchewan’s stock of tough, intellectual, and hardworking individuals
in the brewing industry are women – and they’re a lot more than meets the eye.
W
hile these ladies may not brew the beer, all three of them have contributed significantly to the success of the hospitality and brewing industry here in Saskatchewan, and they each have their own flair that, when combined, produces large success. Elaine Robertson, her daughter Kelly Monette, and their long-time floor manager Cheryl Tovey
have influenced the brewing industry in Saskatchewan and set the standard in the customer service industry. Not only are
these women an integral part of the business – they run the show.
Before the interview starts, the ladies line up for the cover shot. As they shuffle around to find the right light and angles, Kelly
Monette states matter-of-factly, “I didn’t even want to be in the photo – I’m a behind the scenes woman.”
Behind the scenes? Monette’s modest assertion is a bit of an understatement. With over two decades managing the bookwork for her parents’ restaurant and brewpub, Monette’s role has evolved significantly. Today, she has taken the position of
General Manager at one of Regina’s, and Canada’s, most reputable brewpubs, The Bushwakker Brewpub. Not to mention
she also serves as the bookkeeper, office manager, pastry chef, voice of reason, voice of discipline, and general administrator
of the entire place.
Monette was in her last year of high school, living with her parents in Stuttgart, Germany, when her father first became invested
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in the process of brewing beer. “I’ll always remember that time,
1976-1977,” she laughs colourfully, “because I had an obsession with Elton John, and that was the year he announced
his sexual orientation. I just thought – ‘man, there goes my
chance!’ I just wanted to marry him – that’s all. Nothing else.”
Despite her tough exterior, Monette admits that being in the position she’s in isn’t always easy – nor is dealing with tough brewers.
“Being the GM means that you stick your hands in a little
bit of every area of the business. I’ve waitressed, bartended,
“I distinctly remember some people ... said to me as they were leaving … ‘this was just
like a house party! This was great!’ ... at night as we’re closing, they’ll say ‘good night, we
will see you soon.’ You always know that they’ll be back. And I think that’s the true test.”
When they returned to Canada, Monette’s father began immediate work on the construction of a brewpub in Regina,
and as a result, began Monette’s career in the brewing industry.
An interest in brewing beer and running a pub was never high
on Monette’s career list, she’ll admit, but out of loyalty to her
family she got involved in the restaurant during its inception in
1990 – and has been there ever since.
“I was working as a babysitter then, and I remember bringing the kids in with me every day, babysitting them in the
restaurant while it was under construction. My mom, (interviewee Elaine Robertson), was the GM at the time and she
did the books, but also had a lot of other responsibilities. I
was steadfast with my argument; I was not going to be the
one in charge. I didn’t want to be. I was going to be the office
manager, but then over time I was always the one who was
there during the day. I ended up in the industry, as General
Manager, for that reason. I was always dealing with all the
businesses, the repairman, the construction guys; anyone
who would come in during the day.”
Monette’s changeover in the brewing industry, although accidental, seems to have been for a reason. With a firm but
whip-smart and sarcastic attitude, she has the disposition
necessary to run a business – and her keen eye for detail and
memory of particulars are scarily accurate.
Monette’s mother puts it best.
“I couldn’t have done any of this without Kelly,” exclaims
Robertson. “Kelly is … she’s not perfect of course, but she
does everything. I would never be able to do what Kelly does,
especially in the office. She’s got a mind for numbers and
history. She remembers everything. She could probably tell
you how much we were charging for chicken wings when we
opened – or something crazy like that. She’s sharp when it
comes to details, big or small.”
As a woman in the manager position, her quick smarts and
intelligence have allowed the pub success for many years.
When asked by customers and staff alike, Monette can list
off the dates of important events in the brewpub’s history,
numbers the pub brought in in the late 90s, and years that big
changes happened under her management.
“At one point in my career, I was forced to fire everybody in
the kitchen and start from scratch. It was right after 9/11 happened. I ended up firing everybody except for two staff in the
kitchen. Right after that, Mike (Monette’s husband and the
restaurant chef) came back to help at the restaurant, and he’s
been back ever since.”
bussed, everything. Although, I’ve never really worked in the
brewery, even though it’s such a huge part of what we do.
And I’ll tell you why. It takes a certain kind of person to brew
beer, and let’s just say you need to have a thick skin to work
with some of the people in the industry – and I do, but I just
decided it wasn’t for me. I keep my distance from that part of
it – and we have a brewer now who’s great and who gets the
job done right, so why would I get my hands in there? I would
just get in the way now. But yes, in the past, there have been
some brewers who I had no interest in dealing with. They can
be a bit self-centered, to say the least.”
Once so quick to get out of the photos and away from the
spotlight, Monette ends up having a lot to say once you get
her going – and she doesn’t beat around the bush, either.
Before she takes off for the day, she puts in a few final words
about her affection for the industry.
“Mike and I, we’re here to stay. This is our place now. He’s
got his hands in the kitchen, I manage the rest, and we do
well together. Before, we had talked about possibly starting a
place in the Cathedral area, a kind of soup and sandwich bar
because I get stupidly happy when I’m making bread, and
Mike, well … he’s a genius with soup. But taking over managing the place, and especially now since my parents are slowly
moving out of the business, we know we’re here to stay. It’s
our place, and we’ve got a good thing happening here.”
Before Monette, an equally strong-willed and tough-as-nails
woman ran the roost – her mother Elaine Robertson. Robertson is The Bushwakker Brewpub General Manager Emeritus,
and her list of accolades runs far longer than a page.
Robertson continues to contribute to the functions of the
brewpub, assisting the staff with her years of knowledge and
helping to make things run smoothly for both the staff and
customer. Although she has come to give presentations on
brewpub management at international brewpub meetings
and now has three generations of family working in the industry, Robertson’s initial transition into the industry wasn’t an
easy one. Growing up in the small town of Keswick, New
Brunswick, she took immediately to secondary education
post-high school. Graduating with a background in sociology
and special education, she spent much of her career as a
teacher and knew very little about the hospitality industry.
“I wasn’t the least bit interested in brewing beer. But when my
husband started to do it, the brewery was right in my house. I
was so allergic to hops, and when the fellows came to brew,
I had to leave during that time in the brewing process. We
had a bungalow so the smell was everywhere. I never knew
who I was going to meet in the hall – there were people always coming and going, opening the drawers and looking for
things. My goodness, it was driving me nuts. I was a special
education teacher at the time, and I was quite happy to get
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And what a job she has done. Some of the staff has stayed
loyally with the Robertson family for 20 years now. Among
those is long-time server and friend, Cheryl Tovey.
“When I met Cheryl,” Robertson sighs, “it was at the time that
the not-so-knowledgeable gentleman was still here. Cheryl
came in for an interview and had been turned away because
she ‘didn’t have the right look,’ he’d said.” Robertson, after the
dismissal of the gentleman who’d turned Tovey away, called
her immediately, and asked her to come serve for the pub.
She has been there for 20 years since.
“It took me quite a while to find her,” Robertson admits, “but I
did. I hired her, and another girl named Theresa. They’re both
still here. Cheryl has people skills that are … I’ve never seen
anything like it. She is such a big part of us, of our brewpub,
and I’ve always encouraged every manager to bring someone
along with them that could replace them in the future, but …
I don’t think anyone could replace her. I don’t think there is
anyone who could replace Cheryl.”
That’s likely because Tovey, with over two decades in the
business, is probably the most likeable person you can meet.
Elaine Robertson
this operation out of my house. I quit teaching and came to
manage the place. I even supervised the construction of the
restaurant itself – from top to bottom.
“I saw a restaurant being built from the ground up. And – it was
a nightmare. I was just trying to keep tradespeople from killing one another. Everything was somebody else’s fault. From
August to January, it was a horrible time for me. No one [who
hasn’t experienced it] has any idea what goes in to opening
a place. It was a hard time; a series of stuff went wrong that
year, like a domino. My father-in-law died that year and I was
unable to attend the funeral because I was the overseer of
the construction of the building! Oh, it was a rough one. But, I
guess, what can you do? It was worth it in the end.”
Robertson’s candid talk of the early days is so clear it’s as if it
happened yesterday. Despite the difficult days in the beginning, her gratitude for the outcome of the business, for her
husband, and for her family, is unmistakable.
“Thank god Kelly stepped in to take over the books – she really saved me. When we started out – I didn’t know anything
about the hospitality industry. I had been a teacher and went
to university, worked on a newspaper, in the library, stuff like
that. I hired a fellow that I was supposed to learn the business
from, and he had a lot of really bad habits. Eventually I thought,
‘I can do this myself, the way I want to see it done.’ I got rid of
him immediately after and I sort of went in another direction.
“I always had in mind what I wanted here. I did some things
wrong,” she admits. “I told my managers that if there were
problems or ugly situations – that they could turn them over
to me. And that was probably a mistake because I don’t think
that it ever helps people learn to solve problems if one person
is always doing the solving. Mind you, a lot of times it had to
be me. I used to turf unruly people out of here and never really had a problem with it because I never wanted any of my
servers to feel threatened.”
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Tovey still serves, her favourite part of the job, but she is also
the floor manager for The Bushwakker Brewpub. The woman,
who was once turned away from the pub, now trains new
servers, schedules shifts, and watches over all of the tables
to catch or correct any oversights – and she loves it.
With her upbeat, carefree attitude, Tovey has made a name
for herself as a professional server. Readers of Regina's entertainment and hospitality weekly, The Prairie Dog, have voted her “Best Regina Server” five years in a row, and not many
people can say they don’t know Tovey, or recognize her face,
when they see her around the community. Her goal, as her
fellow staff and customers will tell you, is to see that every
customer is satisfied and will keep coming back.
“I really love serving. I just do. And with that being said, I love
serving a product that I can stand by, that I’d like to have if I went
out, and I feel that way here. It makes my job easy and makes
me want to promote who we are as a restaurant and brewpub.”
Tovey isn’t just a pretty face and a great conversationalist.
She knows her beer. She is responsible for the addition of the
blond ale to the brewpub’s in-house beer list.
“We had all of these dark beers on tap, and we needed a
blond because not everyone wants a dark beer or a lager. So
they brewed this ale, and the brewer at the time tweaked it
until we got it just right. We were actually going to call it Dog
River Ale, after the long-running hit CTV show Corner Gas,
but you couldn’t get a hold of anybody at that time and there
was all this red tape that held us back. So the brewer said,
‘why don’t we call it Cheryl’s Blond Ale?’ – and, you know, I
myself didn’t have any red tape,” she laughs, “so I said, ‘sure!’
It’s a nice, light ale. People really enjoy it.”
Fans of Cheryl and Cheryl's Blond Ale have shown their support by purchasing her T-shirt, featuring the Cheryl's Blond
Ale logo.
“It’s so funny,” she admits, “but the industry changes a person. Put it this way: just as CJTR saved me from mainstream
radio, Bushwakker has saved me from mainstream beer. I’m
telling you, when I first started working in the industry, I was
a Labatt’s Lite girl, completely. I’d probably still be drinking
that, if I hadn’t accepted this job when Elaine offered it to me.
Serving here, I slowly started moving on to new things, trying
new beers, maltier lagers, and then ales. And now I’m a certified beer-snob! I cannot drink a domestic beer now! It doesn’t
have taste anymore,” she waves her hand dismissively.
It’s pretty obvious why her reputation as seen by the public
is so high, but when asked about it, Tovey laughs, “Well, it’s
just my nature I guess. I’m just a down to earth kind of gal. I
know people from all walks of life and as much as I’m now
a certified snob towards conventional beer, I’m not that way
with people in the least. I’ve got friends of all kinds, from all
areas of the province, and I value those people who come in
to see me and who make my day better. I love people. I appreciate people.”
Judging by her dismissive laughter and general modesty –
what’s not to like?
“One thing I just love about my job is our regulars. And, anyone can be a regular. No two people who come in are the
same – we have such a wide variety of people who come in.
But the regulars, they know exactly what food and what brew
they want, and when we don’t have it, it’s like, a collective sigh
– like, ‘now what?’ But it’s something I can count on. I love
when someone walks in the door and I can get them what
they want, without them even asking. It’s a very comforting
familiarity, I think – and makes my job easy!”
“Cheryl is – oh we butt heads,” Monette shakes her head, trying to articulate just how much Tovey dedicates herself to the
customer. “Both of us are control freaks so that’s why I try to
stay out of her area because she knows what she’s doing so
she doesn’t need my hands in there. I try to help her by bussing or expediting in the kitchen or something, or I bartend for
her. But, Cheryl is … she’s so cool. She wants the customers
to have a good experience each and every time they visit.
She is the epitome of customer service – she is there for the
customer. And it’s like people always say – she knows everyone in town! There is hardly anyone she doesn’t know. I’ve
had no problem staying in the background because Cheryl
– she just wants to provide everyone with a good time. Also,
she’s the mother hen for 25 staff who serve under her – and
that’s a whole mess of something I couldn’t do, so I admire
her for that. She is an absolute, integral part of this place.”
Kelly Monette
‘this was just like a house party! This was great!’ And so many
times when people leave us at night as we’re closing, they’ll
say ‘good night, we will see you soon.’ You always know that
they’ll be back. And I think that’s the true test.”
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As a result of their connection, (with the help of their other staff
of course), Monette, Robertson, and Tovey have become notorious names in the brewing and hospitality industry. Combining each of their strengths and abilities, the women have
helped shape a place that so many people call their favourite.
“I remember an incident,” Robertson recalls, “The first time the
Grey Cup was in Regina in the 90s. We had a session with
the police and SLGA about how to handle things when the
Grey Cup was on, and we had our downstairs clubroom open
for extra customers. It was so busy that night, and we were all
run off our feet. But, I distinctly remember some people that
were here that night. They said to me as they were leaving …
The Real Saskatchewan Brewpub Experience
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The 22nd annual
Silver Spoon Dinner
Written by Aviva Zack
Keynote celebrity speaker Shannon Tweed
The 22nd annual Silver Spoon Dinner started off with a bang – literally. After a delay in start time due to a power outage from nearby
transformer explosions underground, a sell-out crowd swarmed TCU
Place. Over one thousand ladies were dressed to the nines for what
is billed as ‘Saskatoon’s Premiere Ladies’ Night Out.’
Despite the late start time and quick program shuffle to accommodate the unforeseen circumstances, the crowd was in great spirits as
they sipped champagne and martinis, while generously bidding on
the wide array of silent auction items. Hundreds of balloons were sold
early in the evening, and then were simultaneously popped once everyone was seated. Hidden within the balloons were prize slips, one
containing the grand prize, a trip for two anywhere in North America
that Air Canada flies. There was also a 50/50 raffle and the lucky winner received over $6000.
The dozens of prizes donated for the silent auction, balloon pop,
and 50/50 raffle, all raised funds for four worthy organizations including Saskatoon Hadassah Wizo, Congregation Agudas Israel Jewish
Sterling Award winner Dr. Ulla Nielsen
Community, Saskatoon Interval House and the Crisis Nursery.
Video presentations by both the Crisis Nursery and Saskatoon Interval House early in the evening’s program described the dire need for
funds in order for both organizations to continue to assist women and
children in need in our community.
The Saskatoon Crisis Nursery is ‘a home away from home for children
whose families encounter a crisis’. Since 1983, the Crisis Nursery
has been offering a safe environment for newborns to children aged
12. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Children may
stay at the home until the crisis is alleviated, which typically ranges
from a few hours to a few days.
Similarly, Saskatoon Interval House provides temporary emergency
accommodations for children, but they also house their mothers who
have been forced to leave violent relationships for their own safety
and for the safety of their children. They offer additional services such
as educational programming for both victims of family violence and
the general public.
The Silver Spoon Dinner, in conjunction with CTV Saskatoon, annually recognizes a Saskatoon woman with the Sterling Award during
the event. Women who are nominated for this prestigious award,
are those whose ongoing voluntary contribution and service has enhanced the quality of life in our community. The winner is typically a
volunteer who has not previously won major accolades for her outstanding contributions.
This year’s Sterling Award winner, nominated by the Saskatchewan
Abilities Council, was Dr. Ulla Nielsen. Dr. Nielsen has been active
with the Council for over 20 years, acting as president from 2003 –
2005 and currently sitting on the board of directors.
In her nomination submission by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council,
Dr. Nielsen was described as “a tireless and dedicated volunteer.” June
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Avivi, member of the selection committee, whole-heartedly agrees. She
says that despite Dr. Nielsen living with multiple sclerosis, the non-practicing pediatrician has been extremely active, continuously advocating
for both children and adults with disabilities. She has been extremely
involved with Camp Easter Seals, as well as the Canadian Association
of Physicians with Disabilities. Her positive attitude and drive have made
her a perfect example of a Sterling Award recipient.
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Committed to YouRS
While there was a serious tone at times during the gala event, much
of the evening was spent chatting and laughing among friends and
colleagues. The laughing - along with some excited screaming reached a peak during celebrity guest speaker, Shannon Tweed’s
time on stage.
As a huge supporter of the Saskatoon SPCA, Tweed came onstage
introducing the room full of ladies to her adorable new SPCA dog who
had yet to be named, inviting the energetic crowd to help name him.
Her pup was obviously not as used to being in front of an audience
as Tweed clearly was, as he nervously relieved himself on the stage,
to roars of laughter from both Tweed and the audience.
This set the tone for the next surprise, an appearance by Tweed’s
infamous rock star husband, Gene Simmons. While the KISS front
man wowed everyone as he declared his undying love for Saskatoon
native Shannon Tweed, whom after 28 years he finally wed on October 1, 2011 live on their reality show, it was Tweed who took center
stage. The former Playmate of the Year, candidly told of her humble
beginnings as a prairie girl, and her rise to fame.
After her teen years in Saskatoon, Tweed left her mom and seven
siblings and moved to Ontario, working as a waitress while she tried
to get her foot in the door as a model. She became involved in beauty pageants, and was named Miss Ottawa in 1978, and soon-after
fourth runner-up in the Miss Canada Pageant.
After much perseverance, Tweed’s career eventually started to takeoff, and she had many television appearances ranging from The
Dukes of Hazzard to Frasier to Days of our Lives. She also appeared
in many B movies, mostly playing sexy characters after being typecast by her multiple stints in Playboy Magazine and brief relationship
with Hugh Hefner.
Currently best known for her hit TV show on A & E Gene Simmons
Family Jewels, which is about to start its seventh season, Tweed is true
to her reality TV character. She is blunt and honest, at one point during
her speech, laughing as she admitted that “nothing is real on me.”
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At times vulgar, showing the audience a video of her laughing so
hard she literally peed her pants during her stagette last year. At other
times endearing, talking with such pride about the achievements of
her two grown children and of her mom who was in attendance at the
event, who single-handedly raised seven children. Despite some of
her more risqué comments, Tweed definitely entertained.
Shannon Tweed joined an impressive line-up of past celebrity speakers at the Silver Spoon Dinner, including Dr. Ruth, Joan Rivers, Ivana
Trump and Jann Arden. Chairpersons Linda Shaw and Heather Fenyes, along with their dedicated planning committee, work hard to
find someone inspirational and entertaining to bring to Saskatoon
each year. After such a successful evening, many women are already
anxiously awaiting who will headline next year’s gala event.
Shannon Tweed surprises the crowd by bringing her husband,
KISS frontman Gene Simmons, to the stage
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10 Questions
with Stacey Shand
by Stephen LaRose
There’s no evidence she came from the same planet as Krypton’s last son, but you’d be
forgiven if you think Regina’s Stacey Shand is a superwoman.
It’s cold and rainy when Stacey Shand comes through the doors of a Regina café for her interview. Only the glowing tan of her skin would indicate that she had spent any time anywhere else
but in a city that has suffered through a dingy spring. But if anybody would relish the cool and
damp weather, it would be Shand. During the beginning of April, she joined competitors from
around the world in one of the most daunting foot races known to humanity.
Shand had run in the Marathon des Sables – a 250 kilometre run, over six days, through the
Moroccan desert. Think of running a marathon – 26 miles a day for six days. Now think of
doing it cross country. Through the Sahara. Carrying your tent, sleeping bag, cookstove, and
food. Runner’s World Magazine calls the event ‘possibly the most grueling race on the planet.’
The 32-year-old University of Regina sessional instructor and research coordinator has progressed through middle- and long-distance racing the way a land-flipper goes through real
estate during a boom – each step becomes bigger, more exotic, and more fantastical. Some
of the other races before the Marathon Des Sables would leave the average jogger gobsmacked – she’s run the Coastal Challenge (a six-day, 230 KM run through a volcano-filled
region of Costa Rica) Yellowknife’s Cold Foot Classic (55 kilometers – in the dead of an arctic
winter) and Europe’s toughest ultra marathon, the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc – a 130 kilometer
multi-day race and climb through the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps. How does she do it?
Why does she do it?
1
This road race you entered was 250 kilometers through
the Sahara Desert. Why?
I started like many other athletes. I wanted to have a healthy life.
Going into my adult years I wasn’t an active person at all. If I skipped
any class in high school, it would have been physical education. I
was not active. I wasn’t starting out my adult life very healthy either.
When I turned 25 my goal was to register for my very first five kilometer race, the CIBC Run for the Cure. I did that, and … it sucked.
It felt like my lungs were bleeding, and I couldn’t believe that I could
have run five kilometers. But at the same time, I really felt I had accomplished something. I was at a time in my life where I had just
finished my education and I was trying to launch my career. Everything felt like it had taken so long. It seemed like everything was
work, work, and more work, and there were no rewards. But with
the training for the 5K, I could see the results. I loved that feeling.
After that race, I went home, and I registered for the next race,
which was a half-marathon – not realizing how long a half-marathon was. I did the half-marathon – my very first – and loved it.
Once I got into the marathons, my body seemed as though it liked
running marathons better. I didn’t have as much pain running a
marathon as I did running the shorter distances.
I gradually started to build up more distance. That’s when I started
competing in events such as the Canadian Death Race, through
the Rocky Mountains …
2
Wait a minute. Why would you - or anyone - want to
enter a competition that’s called the Canadian Death
Race? Maybe it scares away people, but it does intrigue you at the same
time (Editor’s note: the Canadian Death Race is held during the August long weekend around Grande Cache, Alberta, 430 kilometres
northwest of Edmonton. Competitors run a 125 kilometre course
through mountain ranges, cross Hell’s Gate Canyon – which is
how the race gets its name – and summit three mountains. In addition to the distance, racers go up and down over 5,000 metres.
Competitors must finish the race within 24 hours). There’s a lot of
extreme climbing, and downhill as well. I had never raced straight
for 24 hours before, and I thought it would be a really unique opportunity. It got really hot in that race – so many people dropped
out. Only 16 females, I think it was, ended up finishing, and I was
one of them.
When I finished that race, and survived, it felt really good. Other
people were hobbling around for a couple of days after the race,
but I bounced back really well. My body could adapt to those
extreme conditions. I thought, ‘I could do this, and there weren’t
many women doing this, and I wonder what else I could do.’ So
I started looking for races that challenged me, not just distancewise, but also mentally and physically in extreme conditions. It became a hobby that used so many of the skills that I use in my daily
life – my job, the research – and I love to learn. The Marathon des
Sables became my goal this year.
3
How do you prepare for these kinds of ultra-marathons?
Preparation is key. If you’re not prepared for anything that might
happen, you probably won’t succeed. It’s not simple. When you
register for one, it usually takes a good year to plan and do your
research. There are many aspects. There’s training – getting physically prepared for the event, and even though these are running
events, there’s more parts to it. In the Marathon des Sables, you
had to carry a pack, so you had to do a lot of weight training, mixed
with core strengthening – you had to be able to run straight as
you carry that pack. Then you mix in cross training – you can’t get
injured, you can’t just run and run and run, putting on many kilometres. You have to mix in swimming and cycling in your training so
you don’t get an over-use injury.
Then, there’s the research aspect. I find information from people who
have, in the past, finished the race, and get tips from their websites
or articles they’ve written to learn how they succeeded. Then I would
look into the race conditions. I would study the Sahara, find out
about the weather patterns - what kind of extreme weather I could
be facing – the insects, the bugs, the snakes, and animals that are
there. What happens in a sandstorm? (Editor’s note: in 1994, an Italian competitor got lost during a sandstorm and was missing for nine
days). How do you use some of the materials? You practice using
a compass and learning how to get your bearings, knowing how to
use your camping gear, and doing research on what the best camping gear would be. I did a lot of research about finding the lightest
sleeping bag that would keep me warm.
4
Where’s the starting point of the Marathon des Sables,
and where did you finish?
You know, I can’t even tell you that. We flew into a smaller centre
in Morocco, then we took a six-hour bus ride into the middle of
the desert, then we took our bags and piled into the back of these
military, off-road vehicles. They actually drove through the desert
– not on roads, but over rocks and through bushes – until we got
to where we would camp. We spent two days at that camp before the race started. The race officials went through our gear and
made sure that we had all the required equipment. They weighed
everything, checked to see that we had enough calories to make
sure we could finish. It was good because we got acclimatized to
the desert before we started.
You’d take along everything – your own tent and sleeping bag,
your own food. The only thing that would be provided would be the
water, but that was rationed. It didn’t matter what size you were –
male or female – everyone got the same amount of water. You had
to be very careful as to how you used it.
5
What was the terrain like throughout the race course?
During the day, the coldest it got was 36 degrees Celsius, and
the hottest was 52 degrees. At night, it dropped to three or five
degrees. You were boiling during the day. If I touched my shirt
when I was running, it was hot to the touch, and it felt scalding. At
night, you’d be freezing. And you’d have everything from complete
stillness – with the sun bearing down on you - to sandstorms that
were just like a Saskatchewan blizzard - a ‘yellow-out!’ You couldn’t
see the tents across from where you were sleeping.
I brought swim goggles – they were cheap and light – and I slept
with those on for three nights because of the sand storms.
And for running? You’d think the desert is really flat, but there were
mountainous regions. Then you’d have these clearings. Sometimes the desert would be pure sand, and sometimes it would be
desert rocks. If my feet got beaten up, it was because I was running on rocks for so long. No matter what kind of running shoe you
wear, if you run on rocks – especially on smaller rocks where your
foot is constantly bending and you’re not getting a flat step – then
it feels like your arch is being bruised.
6
How many people would be competing in the Marathon des Sables?
I was told that there were over 900 people who started the race.
Most of them were from Europe and Africa. About 800 people
finished the race. And I think there were about 100 women in the
competition. There weren’t as many drop-outs during this race
as opposed to other races I’ve been in – this race tends to draw
competitors who are prepared. To get to the race, it’s more like
an application. You have to explain what other road races you’ve
competed in, and they do refuse people. It’s a two-year process they’re taking registration for 2014’s race.
7
Where did you finish?
I ended up finishing third for women from North and South America. I think I was the second-place Canadian female. There were 23
runners from Canada and I finished in the top five of all Canadians.
Overall, I finished in the mid-300s, 365th, or something like that.
What was your time?
8
You know, people at home could track my time, but I didn’t have a
way to know. I could calculate my time each day, but I wasn’t calculating the total time. I would stop each day and cook and camp
… I think it was 43 hours, 30 minutes.
9
What was it like at the finish line for you?
In all honesty, every day felt like a huge accomplishment. Every
day had its own difficulties and accomplishments. You felt stronger
and better as a person because you survived through it. On the
last day, you’re almost in shock that you’ve made it that far. There’s
so many times throughout the week, where you find yourself thinking, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to last until the last day.’ So when
Saturday, the final day, finally came, you were more shocked than
anything. You didn’t know you would get there. But at the same
time, you’re out in the middle of the desert. There’s not thousands
of people there cheering for you. The celebration had to come
from within.
I’ve watched videos of people finishing the race, and there were
people collapsing at the finish line, crying, so overwhelmed. And
there was nobody else around. It speaks about the highs and the
lows of the week, and how personal it is.
10
What advice would you give to someone interested
in becoming a runner?
I’ve had a lot of women ask me for advice, but they say, ‘well I don’t
run the long distances you run, so you probably think that what
I’m doing is easy.’ But I don’t. In a race, anything can happen. I’m
certainly not going to disrespect a distance and think, ‘this is going
to be super easy,’ because things will sneak up behind you and
really kick your butt.
I always say that you need to really pay attention to your body.
Find out what you’re capable of. You can push that envelope just
one step further and find further reserves you didn’t think possible.
There are so many challenges that people could aim for, which
may be on the way to doing something like a marathon.
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Springtime is here. If you’re like many people, the arrival of spring
means it’s time to spruce up your home. But why stop there?
This year, consider applying some of those same spring-cleaning
techniques to your investment portfolio.
Get rid of clutter. You probably don’t have to look too far around
your home to find things that are broken or simply no longer useful
to you. If you poke around your portfolio, you might make similar
discoveries: an investment that has chronically underperformed,
or one that met your needs in the past but is less relevant to your
current situation and goals.
Consolidate. Over the years, you may have accumulated multiple
versions of common household items which pop up mysteriously
in various parts of your home. You might find it more efficient (and
less expensive) if you consolidated all these things in one location.
As an investor, you also might find that consolidation can offer you
some benefits. Do you have one Registered Retirement Savings
Plan (RRSP) with one financial services provider and a second
RRSP with another? Have you scattered investments here, there and
everywhere? By consolidating all these accounts in one place, you
can cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and, most importantly,
unite your investment dollars so that it’s easier for you to see what
you have and then follow a single, coherent investment strategy.
Prepare for turbulent weather. As you know, spring can bring
heavy rains, strong winds and other threats to your home. You may
want to check the condition of your roof, clean your gutters, and
take other steps to protect your property from the ravages of Mother
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LEARNING TO LET GO...
Why do we find it so hard to part with things? We all know what to do,
but can’t quite bring ourselves to do it. Need motivation? Keep reading!
Whether you’re downsizing to a smaller home or just purging as part of
your spring cleaning, here are a few pointers to help you learn to let go.
Money can be a powerful motivator. Is there profit in selling some of the
items you no longer need? Use the internet. There are sites like eBay
or craigslist, not to mention local sites like kijiji or usedcanada.com. If
you aren’t internet savvy, try bulletin boards or the local newspaper. You
know what they say “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Another
option is using consignment stores or garage sales. None of these options will make you rich of course, but the goal is to have less stuff, right?
And how many of us couldn’t use a little extra cash once in a while?
Also remember, it’s the thought that counts! Maybe everywhere you turn
you see something that has sentimental value, making it really tough to
part with. If you think about all those items, plus knick-knacks that you
may have purchased on vacations, they all have special memories ...
but that can add up to a whole lot of “stuff.” So, instead of feeling guilty
about giving up an item, how about treasuring the memory instead of the
item? A great idea is to take a photo of it and put it in a scrapbook along
with a write-up about its origin, that way you have a keepsake with all
your treasures.
Think of people who
in need, who could really benefit from some of
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your excess. Maybe the clothes you no longer wear could help someone
else land a job, or the household items you no longer use could mean a
fresh start for someone else. So while you are in the middle of starting a
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When it comes to letting go, can you guess what one of the biggest
stumbling blocks is? “What if I need it someday?” Don’t we all ask ourselves that question? Well, how about asking yourself these questions
as well: when did I last use it, and how likely am I to use it in the future?
I need to take myPMS
ownBlack
advice here, I have boxes in my basement that
have gone through two moves and have never been opened. I’m pretty
sure I won’t need those items!
Lastly, focus on the positive. Having clutter all around you can be very
stressful. Although I am still a work in progress, I know from experience
how wonderful it feels to purge all the excess from your home. If you
need a fresh start ... let those items go, it’s very liberating! So have a
wonderful week ... I’m headed for the basement!
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over 18 years. As a long time resident of Regina,
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market and specializes in relocations and residential
sales of all types.Contact Penny at 306-522-4726 or
visit www.pennymilton.com
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DayValentine
In the Life of...
Financial Services Manager by Day, Broadcaster by Passion:
Originally from Norquay, Saskatchewan, Valentine currently lives in Lloydminster, AB/SK. A place that
she says is unique for many reasons, most obviously because a provincial border crosses right
through the middle of the city. “You can live in Saskatchewan and work in Alberta – and your residence
and work can be across the road from each other,” she laughs. Right now, Valentine is actually camping near Kitscoty, Alberta, on a friend’s acreage because she simply “wanted to get out of the city
for the summer!” She broadcasts a daily morning show – Monday through Sunday – from wherever
she is.
“With today’s technology, all I need is a computer, my broadcast quality mic and an internet connection. This week it’s from Phil’s acreage, last week it was another friend’s kitchen table and before that,
I was babysitting a couple of kids for a week and they sat on my knee while I did the show. I can set
up my studio anywhere. Next week, I am broadcasting from my broadcast student’s place. That’s the
beauty of it all. Wherever I am, I can get the job done.”
Valentine’s radio career has just recently been resurrected by her radio college teacher from 1985,
Saul Jacobson. After retiring in 2006, Valentine hung up the headphones for good … or so she
thought. She was drawn to the automotive industry not long after, and began a career there. “I’ve
sold vehicle accessories and managed an accessory store, and then I learned the financing aspect
of the industry and sold Mac Trucks, Case, and Volvo heavy equipment. I’ve also sold ads for the local newspaper, the Meridian Booster and now I find myself back in the finance office at this cute little
Honda shop.”
Helping people get into a set of wheels is very rewarding for Valentine, because let’s face it, she says,
“We all need wheels in this country – to get from party A to party B.” Valentine specializes in helping
foreign newcomers to the country obtain credit in Canada.
Who
Colleen Valentine
Where
Lloydminster, AB/SK
When
May 22, 2012
Written by
Janelle Haas &
Colleen Valentine
“When you’re new to the country, it is often challenging. Some of these fine people come all the way
across the globe to work in our nursing homes and group homes for persons with disabilities. I do
whatever I can to help them get reliable transportation. I really like helping teachers and police officers
get into wheels because I have lots of friends in those professions and I could never do their jobs – so
helping them really makes my day.
“My office has a big speech bubble on the window – ‘I’d be happy to get you a coffee – the soft sell
event.’ That’s pretty much what you get when you come see me at my day gig.”
So, during the day, Valentine works as a financial services manager at Lloydminster Honda. She
is extremely lucky, she admits, because she has finally found a gig outside of radio that she enjoys
almost as much – but, how did she get back to her first love?
“I started in radio in 1985 – straight out of high school and was apparently one of the few women
to venture out and do the solo-jock jobs. I made my way through Saul and Ginger Jacobson’s radio
college – the Prairie Broadcast Training Institute - and then several jobs where management promoted
me very quickly. I moved from early morning shows, reading news and sports, and co-hosting on
major market morning shows like CKIT-FM and CJME in Regina and the country GIANT, CFCW in
Camrose/Edmonton, AB. What can I say, I was a naïve farm girl from a small town of 500 in rural
Saskatchewan, and when those sales guys came along with the contra – well, let’s just say we had
some fun times.”
But Valentine wasn’t satisfied at that, so she went back into the trenches doing all-nights and weekends at the rock station CJAY-92 in Calgary and then K-97 in Edmonton.
“Those shifts were tough, especially when I decided to have a child. I became a mom of one special
daughter, Taylor, in 1993, and dragged that kid around everywhere, even setting up the playpen in
the control room. When she was older, I packed her up and she travelled with me throughout Al-
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berta, broadcasting from town to town and concert to concert. There were
weekends spent camping at the Big Valley Jamboree and hanging out with
other crazy radio people and musicians. She’s now going to college to be
a genetic counselor and I could not be prouder. She’s Mensa-smart and
must have gotten the good egg, because I am an artist and a little bit of a
wild rebel minstrel. She looks a lot like me and is passionate like me, but
really smart with the math and science subjects that I find very challenging.”
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As for her radio career, Valentine is really enjoying her return to the airwaves.
“I love the challenge, the technology and the amazing response from a
worldwide audience. In the old days of radio, when Saul launched my career, we spun 45’s and had to be in the control room almost every minute.
It was very fast-paced as most 45’s were only 3 minutes long! Now, with
today’s technology, the music guru’s have a song-universe of over 130,000
songs and we play almost 10,000 separate and distinct musical selections
every month. I don’t have to touch the music. I just pop on the radio every
so often and say my two cents worth and that’s my contribution. It’s radio
done the old school way, before Corporate killed Rock and Roll radio. You
won’t find a whole bunch of ads screaming at you, telling you to buy, buy,
buy!”
Valentine is one of the few that have gathered together and are creating
something ground-breaking and new, while simultaneously going back to
the basics on www.ltdradio.com. “The internet is just another new tool,” she
says, “and more and more people are catching on. It’s like upgrading from
VHS to DVD or Blue-ray technology.”
For this current radio gig, Valentine is being paid in beer, cookies, and the
occasional prime rib supper when LTD Radio’s current on-air lineup get
together for their summits.
“Saul Jacobson (LTD Radio owner and afternoon host) and Dean Bear (all
night guy and PBTI class of 1985 alumni) and I recently got together in Saskatoon for supper. We hadn’t seen each other in person for 27 years! It’s
our hope that we can catch up with Saul as much as possible as he travels
Canada doing his radio show. He’s travelling conventionally, but I am still the
crazy adventuress and if someone offered me a remote live from a bubble
helicopter with no doors on it, I would jump at it. I actually got to work with
Saul briefly at CKCK in Regina and we jocks actually got to do that – I did
live cut-ins from a helicopter over Craven Saskatchewan’s country music
jamboree! What a blast! And, I got to ride with the Snowbirds once, I was
the only female at that time to get to go up, they flew in formation and instead of being petrified in the turns and rolls – I wanted to DRIVE IT!”
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Today, always wanting more out of life, Valentine has simultaneous projects
in the works, including a “Colleen Valentine” LTD Radio bus. “I love those
old radio boom boxes and really, really want a 2012 version of it. That’s my
next goal.”
Valentine intends to stay at both jobs, finding it relatively easy to manage
both, and very satisfying.
“I can do the traveling thing on weekends and days off from my Honda job.
Dean Bear and I are scheduled to host the Norquay’s Got Talent show in my
hometown this July long weekend and I host events around the Lloydminster region and am looking forward to doing more of that.”
Is she ever planning on slowing down?
“I balance out my life with exercise and trying to eat properly. I take Polynesian dance lessons and have been performing in public with my group.
I’m also a member of the Grace United Church choir and am on the communications committee for our church.
“Whatever the future holds – I love life, I love sharing the power of positive
on my radio show, Colleen Valentine and the Power of Positive, and I hope
that anyone listening gets as much enjoyment out of it as I get by doing it.”
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FOOD & DRINK
With the hope that this summer on the prairies will be a scorcher, cool off on the patio with a sangria mix, toss together
a light salad, and enjoy the warm weather with friends! Here are some easy to follow recipes for your summer fun:
Asian Chicken
Salad
Jewelled
Layered Salad
Fruity
Pasta Salad
500 g romaine lettuce
150 g snow peas
1 can (398 ml) lychees, drained and cut in half
1 large navel orange, peeled and cut into
sections
1 red plum, pitted and sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
370 g chicken breasts
2 Granny Smith apples, chopped
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
8 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup refrigerated Creamy Balsamic dressing
1 cup red onion rings
1/2 cup chopped sea salt roasted almonds
50 g fine green beans
125 g lean cooked ham
1 pear
350 g mixed coloured pasta shapes
75 g cheddar cheese, grated
100 g peeled fresh pineapple, diced
1⁄2 small onion, finely chopped
4 tbsp mayonnaise
4 tbsp plain low-fat yogurt
1⁄2 tsp chopped pickled gherkin, or to taste
(optional)
1 tsp caster (superfine) sugar
juice of lemon to taste
pepper to taste
cayenne pepper (optional)
120 g mixed salad greens, such as arugula,
watercress or baby spinach
1 tbsp sunflower oil (optional)
1⁄2 tsp balsamic vinegar, or to taste
2 tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tbsp dried cranberries (optional)
Creamy Peanut Dressing
1⁄3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Toss apples with lemon juice; drain. Place in
4-L glass bowl. Add cranberries; mix lightly.
Cover with spinach, cheese, dressing and
onions.
Finely shred the lettuce and place in a bowl.
Trim the snow peas and remove the strings.
Refrigerate 4 hours. Add nuts just before
Cut the snow peas in half on the diagonal
serving; mix lightly.
and add them to the bowl. Add the lychees,
orange, plum and green onions and toss to
combine. Coat a heavy-based frying pan with
nonstick cooking spray and set over mediumhigh heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Fry the
chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes
on each side. To make the dressing, whisk the
mayonnaise, peanut butter and garlic in a small
cup. Cut the chicken diagonally into thin slices
and add the strips to the bowl. Just before
serving, drizzle the asian chicken salad with the
dressing and toss to coat.
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Cut green beans, dice the ham or cut it into
fine strips. Peel, core and dice the pear. Cook
the mixed pasta shapes in boiling water for
approximately 10–12 minutes.Drain and rinse
the pasta in cold water, then drain again. Cook
the beans in boiling water for about 3 minutes
or until bright green and just tender, but still
crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water, then
drain again. Set aside. Combine the cooked
pasta with the cheddar cheese, ham, pear,
pineapple, onion, mayonnaise, yogurt, gherkin
(if using) and sugar. Add a little extra gherkin or
sugar, if desired. Mix together well, then adjust
the flavour of the dressing with lemon juice,
pepper and cayenne pepper, if using.
Dress the mixed salad greens with the
sunflower oil (if using), the balsamic vinegar
and a squeeze of lemon juice. Top leaves
with the fruity pasta salad. Arrange the green
beans, walnuts and dried cranberries (if using)
around the salad and serve immediately.
Salads
&Sangria
Sweet Sangria
Fresh Fruit
Salad
4 cups fresh strawberries, halved
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
2 bananas, sliced
2 cups seedless grapes, halved
1 (8 ounce) container plain or vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a large salad bowl, combine strawberries,
blueberries, kiwi, bananas and grapes. In
a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice,
sugar and vanilla; mix well. Serve with fruit.
1 Bottle of white wine (Riesling, Albarino, Chablis,
Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc)
2/3 cup white sugar
3 oranges (sliced) or may substitute 1 cup of orange juice)
1 lemon (sliced)
1 lime (sliced)
2 oz. brandy (optional)
1/2 liter of ginger ale or club soda (ginger ale for those with a
sweeter tooth!)
Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges
from the orange,lemon and lime into the wine, add brandy
if desired. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if
possible) and add sugar. Chill overnight.
Add ginger ale or club soda just before
serving.
If you›d like to serve right away, use
chilled white wine and serve over
lots of ice.
Additional ideas:
sliced strawberries, peaches, handful
of fresh blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, a
shot or two of gin, brandy or rum, a cup
of citrus-flavored soda pop.
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New to the Spotlight
by Janelle Haas
Lindsay Dunn
With a love for fashion, firm tech-savvy knowledge, and a great sense
of humour, Lindsay Dunn is a guy’s girl and a girl’s girl. The eccentric
anchor of CTV Regina Morning Live shares her past as a tomboy,
her new role at CTV, and some of her best kept secrets … until now.
An interview that is scheduled to be roughly an hour long ends up
taking about three hours with Lindsay Dunn – and she doesn’t even
drink coffee! A fine mix between intelligence, twisted humor, and sincerity, Dunn is one of those women you just don’t want to walk away
from. At the ripe old age of 26, Dunn is co-anchoring CTV Morning
Live in Regina. All around us quiet whispers and sideways glances
at Dunn occur every couple of minutes. Not because she is pretty
(which she is), or because of her infectious laugh – but because locally, she’s a very recognizable face.
“It’s one of those things that goes with the job,” she explains, “and
sometimes, I’m not going to lie, it can become a bit invasive. But
then I remember that I chose this career where my face is seen quite
regularly on TV, billboards, or in photos, and I tell myself that I need
to be grateful because people are recognizing me, which speaks to
the level of quality of our work. Not only that, but most of the time,
they [those that recognize Dunn for her work on-camera] offer great
support and encouragement for me to continue doing what I do.”
A year in the business may not seem all that “new,” but what Dunn
has done in the newsroom and in the station has significantly increased the production of quality TV. Dunn has invested her time and
dedicated herself to introducing new technology and social media
to CTV’s Regina Morning Live. With a firm knowledge of the iPad,
Twitter, Facebook, and other live interactive media, Dunn has been
able to (along with her crew and co-workers) bring the opinion of the
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viewers into the newsroom LIVE – a talent that was unheard
of a decade ago.
“If I didn’t use technology in my job everyday, I don’t even know how
I would function properly. That’s not to say that a morning show or
a news show couldn’t operate without the latest technology. I’m not
saying that at all. All I’m saying is that it is such an integral part of what
I do and how I interact with the viewers. It allows us to make instant
connections, to ask questions live and to get answers while we are
still on air, and to have fun and play with the latest interviews or news
stories and get valued opinions back from the whole province.”
Dunn is enthusiastic about her role at CTV. Not only does she like
the way that she gets to use her knowledge of gadgets and social
media, but she also appreciates that she is able to interact with some
of Saskatchewan’s leading visionaries.
“It’s incredible,” she says, “how far we’ve come as a province. Everyday we [herself and the rest of the CTV Morning Live crew] meet
these people who come on the show – people who have done
something great, have a great story to tell, or want to share their
ideas with the province. These guests make the show so relevant
because they open you up to a whole new idea or vision.
“Sometimes, after a guest appears, I think to myself how lucky I am
and how grateful I need to be for the things that I have. Some guests
have overcome so much in their life, or have done something so
courageous, it reminds me of why I do what I do and it keeps me
grounded. It’s those guests that I will always remember.”
Who are some of Dunn’s favorite guests?
“Oh, that’s a hard one. I honestly, cheesy or not, like and appreciate
everyone who comes on the show because they provide us with
new material for our audience. I will say though that I loved being able
to incorporate some of the leaders and innovators from Saskatchewan Fashion Week on the show. I think that SFW was a huge step for
us in such a creative area of our province, and it was really important
for me to get them on our show and get the word out.
“I went to SFW, and I was blown away with what they did; the designers, the creators, the host – everyone contributed to make SFW
recognized as something uniquely special. So that was great to see,
and I was happy to have been a part of the group of media outlets
who helped to get them the recognition they deserved.”
It’s easy to see why Dunn was so enthusiastic about Saskatchewan
Fashion Week, as she herself has a very vivid and colorful style,
which seems to speak about the type of person she is. A tomboy
in her early years, Dunn has transformed into a fashion-forward and
sophisticated wearer of all that is bright and on-trend.
“You know,” she laughs, “I did a complete transformation. In my
younger days, I was a tomboy through-and-through, honestly. I was
always wearing the biggest and the baggiest outfits. When I moved
away [to Calgary for secondary education] I started to challenge
myself and rethink what I was interested in. I recognized that I was
interested in fashion – and I started to develop an obsession once
I got a job in the newsroom. When I say obsession, I mean a big,
huge, gigantic love … for shoes. The collection of heels started to
slowly add up, and I’m not embarrassed to admit that it’s a complete
obsession now.
“I love sports. I always have. And even though it’s my favorite thing
to report on (Editor’s note: Dunn has a love for sports broadcasting,
and solemnly vows that one of the only ways she would leave this
home that she loves – is if the NBA came a-callin’), I see now that I
don’t need to wear blazers and boring colors to do it. I try to wear fun
colors and bright shoes everyday to keep it fun and light. Also, I’m on
CTV Morning now, and what better way to wake up the viewers and
get them intrigued then by showing them some of the latest spring
and summer colors? I like to dress feminine with some sophistication
as well. It speaks to who I am – fun-loving and dedicated to getting
the latest in news out there to the public.”
We’re thoroughly jealous of her closet, which Dunn admits blushing,
is a whole room in her and her fiancée’s newly bought house in the
east end of Regina.
“Half of it is heels. Now that I’ve learned to walk in them, kind of, I feel
like the more the better!” she shrugs her shoulders and winks.
Before the interview closes, PINK asks Dunn to let the readers in on
some secrets about her that the CTV viewer who watches her show
may not know. Here is what she came up with:
1. She wears pajama pants when announcing the morning traffic
first thing each day. “It is so cold in there [CTV station] in the
mornings. So when I get there, and I start the traffic report, I keep
my pajama pants on under my skirt to keep me warm – and I
leave my heels on too! It’s hilarious to see, I’m sure, and it’s become joke for us.”
2. With a deep love for basketball, Dunn has a small hoop set up
at her desk at CTV, and she shoots hoops everyday to help her
relax – often hitting a co-worker or two if her aim is off!
3. She eats candy for breakfast. “I have a candy drawer in my desk,
and when I’m running around the newsroom, sometimes I don’t
have the time to sit and eat something really hearty and wholesome – and I can’t complain because I love candy!”
4. She is actually very shy at times. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m not
pretending to be someone I’m not on-screen, it’s just that, on
certain occasions, I can be very shy. It often backfires on me
because people may think I’m being rude – but really, I’m just
quiet and reserved some days!”
5. She loves music – in fact, she met her soon-to-be husband
while working at HMV.
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A
lot of women make mistakes when choosing swimwear, and some are more comfortable
wearing it than others. Avoid the uncomfortable, and choose the shapes that work best
for your body so you can concentrate on the fun you’re having in the sun, rather than
how you look/feel while you’re doing it.
If you’re busty there are some do’s and don’ts you should pay attention to
so you’re supported and not busting out … literally.
If you’re a D-cup or larger you have one major enemy: the triangle top. It provides the least
amount of coverage, and nowhere near enough support for a busty gal. Enter: the halter-top.
This style is your absolute best go-to! One that ties at the neck & back is the best option as
they’re the most customizable. Can’t find a halter-style top you like? Opt for a style that has
underwire so you’re stil supported.
If you’re petite/small chested you’ve likely been following similar sizing with
your swimwear because you don’t have to worry as much about support.
Here’s why that’s wrong:
Itty-bitty tops (like the bandeau) make your chest appear smaller and more flat. A better option
for you is something more significant with some structure and depth. I’m referring to ruffles,
rouching, fril s – whatever you want to go for as long as it has fullness. Underwire wil also do
wonders for you! The little bit of lift combined with the fullness of ruffles is going to give you the
whole package.
If you’re pear-shaped (bigger on the bottom /smaller on the top) your main
goal is to camouflage and draw attention away from your bottom half.
Here’s how:
Thinking that you should cover up more on the bottom is actually going to do the opposite of our
goal. Rather than trying boy-short style bottoms, choose a higher cut brief in a solid color to help
minimize your hip width. Separates are great for this body style because you can choose a fun
patterned top (draws the focus upwards) and a solid bottom in the perfect size.
If you’re plus-sized (14+) you may feel like you don’t have as many options,
but I assure you, there are many! To feel your most comfortable, try:
Many women go for full coverage swimwear, which typically includes wide straps, and lower cut
leg openings. Replace the width with thinner more spaghetti style straps, and a higher leg so that
you show off your collarbones and lengthen your legs. Some design details wil do well for you
also – things like waist-defining rouching, or a wrap style bathing suit are great choices. Also be
sure to get support for your breasts so that your natural waist is easily defined. Lastly, don’t be
afraid of patterns – just be sure they’re smaller, and more dainty.
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SMOKED
Written by Sara Lindsay
During private lessons with my clients there
is a commonly recurring question... “How do I
create a smoky eye?”
This is a beautiful look and is very flattering on almost all eye
shapes. It’s a little trickier for deep set eyes but it can be done.
First of all, “smoky” is a technique and not a reference to colour.
There is a misconception that a smoky eye has to be done with
black, grey or other dark colours. While these colours create a
gorgeous effect, it can be achieved with almost any colour. It is
achieved by where and how it is applied rather than what colour
you choose. I’ve included an example of a pale blue smoky eye
here.
There are endless variations of how to apply a smoky eye, but a
simple way to create this look is by using one colour across the lid
and up to, but not past, the crease. Make sure that the shadow is
applied as close to the lash line as possible and keep the colour
most dense at the lower part of the lower lid. Then blend the edge
of the colour at the crease until there is no line.
lash line is a beautiful way to polish this look. I recommend you
compliment this with a pale lip. A dark lip can be too distracting
with a smoky eye and can appear overdone.
A smoky eye can be worn year round and there are so many ways
to achieve it for both a day and evening look...
For more in depth information, I offer private makeup
lessons at my studio in the Warehouse District.
www.saralindsay.ca | [email protected]
(306) 591-7829
Blending is the most key part of a smoky look as it is directly
inspired by the way smoke behaves. Smoke dissipates and diffuses and this is how it should appear at the crease line when creating your look. While this look is stunning, it can look very severe
and unflattering if it is not blended properly and that is typically the
biggest mistake I see.
Below the bottom lash line use a kohl pencil or shadow in the
same colour all the way across and smudge well to create a soft
and smoky shadow.
For a bright eye look, use a flesh toned kohl pencil inside the
waterline. For a more sultry evening look, use a black kohl pencil.
Finish with a highlight colour across the brow bone and be sure
it blends seamlessly with your chosen lid colour. Curl your lashes
and coat with a volumizing mascara. Black liquid liner across the
Photo - Kiriako Iatridis
Makeup - Sara Lindsay
Hair - Chris Pritchard
Wardrobe - Riley Lawson
Model - Brianne of Edge Agency
Photo - Kent Wingerak
Makeup - Sara Lindsay
Hair - Salon 306
Model - Brianne of Edge Agency
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.
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Love Me Like
My Dog Does
Relationship
Boosters
Regina gets ‘Pinkalicious’
for Paint Canada Pink Week
written by
Regina (May 31, 2012) The Regina Canadian Breast Cancer
Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure committee is excited to be
teaming up with the Saskatchewan Roughrider offensive line for the
first ever ‘Pinkalicious’ event in support of Paint Canada Pink Week,
June 25th to 29th.
I recently heard this hilarious country song with the singer lamenting
how the dog showed him more love than his honey did.
Pinkalicious will incorporate five local eateries located in
downtown Regina meeting up with 5 offensive linemen from the
Saskatchewan Roughriders (these guys know food) that will judge
specially prepared meals by each chef just for this week. These
menu items will be featured throughout Paint Canada Pink Week to
patrons with a portion of each meal going to The Canadian Breast
Cancer Foundation.
Stephanie Staples
It’s a pretty funny little ditty with a catchy beat, but most importantly,
this song has got a point. It brings to the forefront some simple little
lessons about how we sometimes may make our significant others feel
less important than they are. Often, without a second thought, we take
the ones who love us the most for granted and focus on what they are
not doing right.This playful song serves to remind us of how we could
make things a little more pleasant for the love of our lives and increase
our own happiness along the way.
Some take-aways from the song (and the dog!) are:
Show me you are happy to see me when I come home.
Support me going out with my friends and pursuing my
individual interests.
Don’t nit-pick about every little thing, especially those that
really don’t matter.
We can have fun without spending money.
Try to get along with each other’s family and friends.
Granted it’s harder than it sounds, but even choosing one of these
areas to focus on this month can take your relationship to a new level.
Which one will you pick?
It’s a win-win! Ruff!
Stephanie Staples is the founder of Your Life,
Unlimited, the author of When Enlightening
Strikes – Creating a Mindset for Uncommon
Success. She speaks on the topic of personal
& professional growth for organizations across
North America. If you would benefit from
finding more time, energy and motivation in
your life, you can get loads of complimentary
resources at www.YourLifeUnlimited.ca.
ww w.You rLi fe Unlimi t e d . ca
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The Riders o-line will be at each location on the following schedule
from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
• Monday June 25 - Beer Brother's
• Tuesday June 26 – Flip
• Wednesday June 27 – Crave
• Thursday June 28 - Deli Llama
• Friday June 29 - Freehouse
Additional events for Paint Canada Pink Week include:
• An appearance on Hype Day (12:00pm, June 21 - corner of
Scarth St. and City Square Plaza)
• Annual Kick-off party at East Side Mario's (7:00pm, June 23).
Starting on June 24th you will also see pink ribbons on every 9th
tree in Wascana Park and light posts around Victoria Park. This
symbolizes one out of every nine women who will be affected by
breast cancer this year.
A pink movement will build in over 58 communities across Canada
from June 25 - 29 to encourage participation in this year’s
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. ‘Paint
Canada Pink Week’ marks 100 days until the CIBC Run for the
Cure on Sunday, September 30, when 170,000 Canadians will
participate in the country’s largest, single-day event dedicated to
creating a future without breast cancer. Paint Canada Pink Week
activities are led by volunteers across the country, from pinking
storefronts to parades and pink menus at local restaurants,
communities will encourage our families, friends and neighbours to
sign up for this year’s Run for the Cure to make an impact in the
lives of thousands of Canadians affected by breast cancer.
(†) Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Run for the Cure and pink ribbon ellipse are trademarks
of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. ”CIBC For what matters.” is a TM of CIBC.
About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
For the last 25 years, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has been at the
forefront of a nation-wide movement to raise awareness and mobilize action
on breast cancer. Today, the Foundation is the leading organization in Canada
dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. Since 1986, from coast
to coast, we have invested over $248 million to fund vital research and
community health grant that have led progress in breast cancer prevention,
diagnosis, treatment and care. Visit www.cbcf.org and join the movement.
Follow us on Twitter or Facebook:
Twitter: @CBCF_Regina
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/runfortheCureREGINA?ref=pb
FOR
WHAT
MATTERS
BOOK CLUB
Janelle haas
Abstract Love by Bevann Fox
Bevann Fox is originally from
Piapot First Nation, Canada.
She
is
a
professional
motivational speaker, an artist
of abstract acrylic paintings
and sculptures, and enjoys
using natural materials in
her work. She is a mother
and
grandmother,
and
when she is not working she
loves to travel. She recently
went back to university to
complete her studies in Arts
& Culture. Fox’s first novel, a
fictional account of a woman’s struggles to overcome her
past, is described by Fox as a book about healing; a book
that has a healing spirit to it, which she hopes will inspire
other women to overcome their oppression and begin to
live again. Complete with a unique introduction and a list
of focused study questions following the story, Abstract
Love is one of Saskatchewan’s hidden gems.
Book Synopsis: Abstract Love is a fiction novel based
on the life of Myrtle, who had been sent to a residential
school as a child. Myrtle’s childhood memories of the
reservation are filled with affection, love, and warmth;
a stark contrast from the memories and experiences
of the residential school that left her timid and nervous,
unsure and untrusting. As the years passed, Myrtle
dreamt of finding love in the bustle and glamour of the
city, yet she was always afraid, never daring to tell. With
an inner character that is both naturally sensitive yet
humorous, Myrtle grows throughout the story, unraveling
her experiences with love and relationships – which she
depicts as emotional terrorism – in hopes of breaking the
pattern of genocidal love.
Abstract Love is a searing novel that portrays one woman’s
wounds and scars at the hands of colonialism and her
battle to recover her voice.
Editing team: Danyta Kennedy and Christine Harrop
Novel Cover Photo Credit: Michael Keith Dubois
Abstract Love can be found at Chapter’s in Regina, or by
contacting Bevann Fox at [email protected]
Bevann’s grandson Sincere
helping set up for book event
Chelsea and Bevann
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Everyday
Hero
DR. Shauneen Pete
Dr Pete’s heart belongs in Saskatchewan. Her main
motivation is to enhance opportunities for aboriginal
people through administration of aboriginal history.
by Janelle Haas
Dr. Shauneen Pete isn’t a novice at answering questions; in fact,
when asked about her role as a cultural heritage advocate, she is
able to answer so fluently and confidently, it’s as if she had the answers prepared in advance. She hasn’t, of course – this is merely
because the answers to the questions come naturally to her. Having dedicated her whole career to her passion for teaching and the
right for Indian control of Indian education, Dr. Pete has influenced
a number of people to take action and recognize the necessity to
carry on cultural tradition.
Dr. Pete is a persistent woman. Understanding that storytelling (as
taught to her by her grandparents) was an important facet of her
culture, she was encouraged to pursue her passion for storytelling
by her University of Saskatchewan professor, Dr. Linda WasonEllam. Dr. Wason-Ellam told (a younger) Pete that she had a true
gift for storytelling, solidifying the path she would take as a career
for the rest of her life. “’You have a gift,’ she said,” Dr. Pete recalls,
“and she knew I would use it in the future to make changes and
advancements for aboriginal people.”
Sitting on the couch in Dr. Pete’s living room, it’s refreshing to
watch her, cheerful and smiling, as she’s bustling about the kitchen to prepare tea. As she moves around, she states, “it’s a little
bit of an interesting recognition that you have given me. Only because I have been doing this for so long.” What she means is that,
although grateful, she is surprised that PINK has recognized her
now, at this point in her life, when she has been working at a common goal for many years.
Today, with a PhD in Higher Education Administration with a specialization in Indigenous Administration, Dr. Pete continues to teach
through the University of Regina, using storytelling as a key teaching tool. “Storytelling is just such a great way to pass the ways and
the stories of a culture on and on, from person to person. It helps
you to meet and interact with other forms of indigenous knowledge
and performance as well.”
The obvious response is that Dr. Pete is an everyday hero for that
exact reason. She has worked in the education field for many
years, managing to consistently keep her outlook open and her
intentions clear. As a Cree woman, Dr. Pete is recognized for her
teaching techniques at the University of Regina, using her past
tradition of storytelling and the oral voice in her classroom.
“When I first started out,” she admits, “schools were a bit worried,
a bit hesitant to put me in the classrooms educating students on
Indian rights and our culture. They thought that it would cause a
problem, as if having me there storytelling would be admitting that
there was an interracial problem in their school – which, in itself,
is a problem. But, telling stories was my way to get my foot in the
door, in the education system, and to find a way to begin to break
down the barriers of institutional racism.”
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Dr. Pete has a firm place in the academic world, generating a great
relationship with the universities of Regina as a result of her decision to step in as president of the First Nations University (FNUniv)
after it was left in turmoil by internal issues. “That part of my life
goes by in a blur. Some of it, especially in the very beginning, I
can’t even remember. It was one of those moments where you
step in, you do something unplanned, and you’re left with cleaning up something you may not fully understand yet. But, we got
through it, we got the FNUniv back to a place where the staff and
students could be respected again, and got it on its feet.”
The FNUniv is now stable and running, as a result of the efforts of
Dr. Pete and her dedicated staff.
The academia world acknowledges Dr. Pete’s accomplishments
and it is clear that her success is a direct result of her hard work
and ingenuity. Her work as a professor and administrator are amongst the reasons why she
is a tried and true everyday hero. Each time she enters a classroom, she uses her experience and story narratives to inspire social change. It is her dream to shift socially man-made
ideals to create a more diversified and accepting world for the generations to follow.
“It’s interesting how much change we can make as a society, as a people, yet how little changes on the idea of racism and diversity. This is why I tell stories. It’s an access point for me and
for Indian education. My stories reflect on my own experiences and the experiences of those
around me. My parents were very well-off, middle class people. They both worked hard and
had very acknowledgeable jobs. But yet, we still faced diversity growing up in a community
where we looked different than everyone else. Even the teachers would assume things about
my culture, without fully understanding it.
“That’s why, today, I try to teach in a way where I can educate future educators on how to
properly teach a variety of different cultures and ethnicities. Going back home (to Little Pine)
was a huge part of remembering where I came from: my culture, ceremonies, and the oral
history and story voice that we share. I took that memory and reminder of where I came
from, and intertwined it with my teaching. A lot of teaching is still bound up with tradition and
‘the way it used to be.’ I try to break down those racial boundaries and give people (both
students, parents, as well as other staff) those ‘ah-ha,’ epiphany moments.”
Dr. Pete’s main objective has had heroic influence on a number of people. “My heart belongs in Saskatchewan. Helping students become properly educated about indigenous
education is extremely important to me. This is where I am meant to be. My main motivation
is to enhance opportunities for aboriginal people here through administration of aboriginal
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Kids + Travel = Frustration Fun & Adventure
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience.
The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes “sight-seeing.”
~Daniel J. Boorstin
Written by: Dale Strawford
Now I go on adventures.
point. That is what makes family travel so great for me. We are
all learning TOGETHER and experiencing things TOGETHER. I
am not telling my children what everything is all the time. We
are seeing things for the first time TOGETHER. Sometimes they
are telling me. They have different perspectives and vantage
points. They see things I would not have seen. Sweet.
There is a key difference between a vacation and an adventure
and to me that means one is open to a world of possibilities.
An adventure implies risky behavior but to me it means you are
merely willing to put yourself in a position to be surprised, to see
what is around that corner in the road.
Once we reach a certain age and know a lot about a lot of
things, it is harder for us to be surprised. It is harder for us to feel
a sense of wonderment. Children always have that. Especially
when you are on the move in new places and new lands. So
who better to travel with than your children?
When travelling I always leave open the possibility for things
that I don’t know or could not know existed where I am going – things that I cannot read about in a travel guide or on the
Internet. Things that I have to see, smell and touch for myself.
I love new things.
I didn’t always feel so strongly this way, but an opportunity
changed me and opened my eyes. My wife Michelle and I
were fortunate to take 6 months off to travel the world in 20102011 with our boys. It was not an accident that we planned to
travel with them for such an epic trip. They were always on the
agenda.
I used to go on vacation. When I went on ‘vacation’ it was to
check out, relax and tune out.
Now I tune in.
And that is why I love to travel with my children. They love new
things too.
When our first son Ty arrived, we could throw him in the backpack carrier and go hiking whenever we wanted. When Kai
arrived we just doubled up. Then Trey came into our world and
we were outnumbered and challenges began to present themselves. We had to become a bit more creative on our trips to
take all ages into consideration. So it took our family a while to
hit our travel stride, partly just from the children reaching the
age where they can observe and ask questions. And that’s the
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It is no small undertaking to travel with children in general, but
our boys were 3, 5 and 8 when we departed. They were in no
way self sufficient that they could really do much of anything
to pull their weight on the trip. That fell to us and indeed was a
burden at times. When you have luggage for them plus backpacks, car seats, a stroller, a laptop and a professional camera
in addition to your own luggage, you begin to resemble a caravan. Initially these things were important to us, but much like a
snake sheds it skin, we began to shed the items that slowly
became unnecessary to us.
Travelling with anyone for more than a few days is not an easy task and children are
no exception. They have a way of getting your attention that no one else can duplicate
and sometimes that’s difficult to stomach. But to be fair, being with your parents is not
always a circus carnival either. So it’s give and take. In the end, these are small matters that won’t ever be remembered past the day they happened. They are but minor
inconveniences in the making of memories. Something to remember when travelling in
other countries is that all cultures have and love children. Your little bundles of joy give
you a free pass in many situations and people will actively help you when your children
are with you. Use that goodwill whenever it presents itself.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. ~Lao Tzu
It is now approaching two years since we first departed on our 6 month trip, and a
day doesn’t pass that our children make a reference to something they experienced
on that trip. The key word there is ‘experienced.’ We spent several months each in
Europe, Africa and South America, along with some tropical islands and a dozen
countries. Along that journey we dove into every opportunity that presented itself and
continually sought out interactions with people and places, and our children mirrored
that effort. They reached out beyond themselves whenever they could; always staying
close under our wings, but it began to be such a normal way of life for us that they
didn’t give it a second thought. They no longer felt like there was anything they couldn’t
do. There were no longer any boundaries. We watched them grow by the minute,
becoming more confident and assured. But in reality, we all grew a lot. TOGETHER.
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Have a currency. I am not talking about money. Know your children’s currency, that is what they value, and use it to help you maintain social order.
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3.
Easy on the agenda. If you have a block of a week, plan out 3 of those
days with must-see and must-do items. Leave the rest to explore, find adventures or just spend time together. My kids loved their treasure hunt in
Venice.
4.
Make it fun. Look for opportunities for the kids to have fun. Don’t be afraid
to join in yourself. After all, you are just a big kid.
5.
6.
Allow time for kids to be kids. And to kids, this means unstructured play
time where they can use their imaginations. My boys have sat digging in the
dirt with Egyptian pyramids in the background!
Make it a habit. You get better at things you do more frequently – travel
can be one of them. Doesn’t matter if you are travelling for a day, a week, a
month or a year. It doesn’t matter if it’s weekend camping, a ski trip or a trip
to another country. It gets easier and more rewarding each time you do it.
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Health &
Wellness
The New Face of Stroke
By Gail Jansen-Kesslar
Lee Cayer
At age 45, Lee Cayer never would have considered herself a
candidate for a stroke, but a growing number of younger Canadians
are starting to feel its devastating affects.
When Lee Cayer first felt unwell, she initially blamed it on her hectic
schedule as a business woman, wife, mother and grandmother,
putting it on the backburner until she had time to deal with it. Cayer
felt as if she just had the flu, with a massive headache and body
aches. She was also experiencing a bit of slurred speech and her
mouth and jaw hurt.
A few days later, at the age of 45, she suffered a stroke that
paralyzed the entire right hand side of her body.
In Canada, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, stroke
is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause
of death. It’s a problem Gwen Gordon, director of Stroke Strategy
at the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, says is of
particular concern here in Saskatchewan, considering that we
have some of the highest rates of smoking, obesity, and inactivity
in all of Canada.
“The real tragedy – and the real opportunity – is that 80 per cent
of strokes are preventable, whether you are a man or a woman,”
says Gordon, “so it is critically important that people know their risk
factors and start working to manage or eliminate them as soon as
possible, and it is equally as critical that they seek help as soon as
they start to exhibit the signs and symptoms of a stroke.”
For Cayer, with no family history of strokes, and as someone who
has always taken care of herself, her biggest risk factor was the
level of stress she experienced in her day to day life, and her lack
of a stress management plan that could help her deal with it.
“I’ve always looked after my body,” says Cayer, “but I never really
learned to deal with my stress. Whether it was with the business
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or my family, or with my relationships, I was always the deer in the
headlights, or always on the run.”
Cayer also never learned to take time out of her busy schedule
to take care of herself, always putting the needs of her family and
others before her own. This is a story all too familiar amongst
women today.
Always the caretaker, her sense of not wanting to bother anybody
continued, even as her stroke manifested, causing her to wave off
the concerns of her increasingly panicked husband, and resist the
idea of going to a hospital or doctor.
“I sat in a chair and told my husband to just let me sit for a moment,”
says Cayer. “I kept telling him, ‘It will get better, I’ll be fine.’” But
when Cayer saw herself in the mirror, she saw for herself the reality
of what was happening. She wasn’t fine.
“The whole side of my face was just hanging and even while I was
watching, my eyelid started to droop, and I felt like a sock had
been stuffed down my throat.”
Starting with her arm, then to her hand, and then to her face,
the effects of the stroke engulfed her like a tsunami, sweeping
everything in its path.
“That was one of the scariest parts,” says Cayer.
“Not knowing how much it was going to keep taking.”
Luckily for Cayer, the type of stroke she suffered was treatable
with Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA), a clot-busting drug that,
if administered soon after the onset, can reverse many of the
devastating long-term effects a stroke can leave behind.
With the entire right half of her body paralyzed by the time she
reached the hospital, within six minutes of having the drug put into
her IV line, Cayer could start to move her fingers. Six hours later
she could start to move her arm.
“For me,” says Cayer, “it was the difference between a lengthy
hospital stay and months of physical rehab or walking out of ICU
on my own two feet, two days later.”
And while Cayer has few physical reminders of what could have
been a devastating episode in her life, the mental, emotional, and
neurological effects continue to be a battle for her even today.
“When I came home from the hospital I suffered from severe
vertigo that made me nauseous, dizzy, and prevented me from
driving. For the first little while I was scared to live. I wouldn’t eat
anything I deemed bad for me, I wouldn’t go anywhere, I wouldn’t
do anything, I wouldn’t go outside. I just thought ‘I have to hide in
the house, in case I have another stroke.’”
An attitude, Cayer says, she got tired of very quickly
“That’s not me. I’m not used to being afraid, but it felt like my body
had betrayed me and it’s hard to like your body and yourself after
that. So for awhile I went the complete other way. I figured if I could
eat healthy and exercise and still have a stroke anyways, then I
might as well eat and drink, and do anything I wanted to do.”
Luckily, says Cayer, over the past year she’s been able to find a
healthier middle ground, though it hasn’t always been easy.
“I had to retrain my family,” says Cayer. “When I started saying
things like, ‘I’m going to a yoga retreat this weekend,’ they’d be
like, ‘huh? What? What do you mean you’re going to be gone?
Who’s going to cook? Where are you going? Are you taking your
phone?’ It was very hard at first, and believe me, there were a
couple of confrontations in the beginning where they actually felt I
was just being selfish.
“But you know what?” continues Cayer. “I’ve had 47 years of being
unselfish and now I’m going to take a few minutes for me. That
doesn’t mean I don’t worry, or I’m not there for them as much as I
was, but it does mean I take the time I need for me. Because really,
what was the alternative? If the stroke had taken me completely,
they’d be doing without me on a full-time basis.”
It’s just unfortunate, Cayer admits, that all of us, herself included,
wait until something like this happens before jumping on the
bandwagon.
Cayer’s advice to those who can identify with any of the listed risk
factors associated with stroke, including those who experience
high levels of stress, is to head to the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s
website (www.heartandstroke.ca), where a risk assessment test
will give you a reading on where your lifestyle choices place you
in terms of risk. Also, while there, you can learn the symptoms to
watch out for in yourself and in others that could signify the onset
of a stroke.
Symptoms that include: a sudden onset of weakness or lack
of strength; a sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if
temporary; trouble speaking or sudden difficulty understanding;
sudden confusion even if temporary; sudden vision problems;
sudden severe and unusual headache, and/or dizziness; or
sudden loss of balance, especially when paired with any of the
above signs.
Today, Lee Cayer, in addition to the advocacy she does on behalf of
the Heart and Stroke Foundation, is an avid fan of yoga, an integral
part of her children and grandchildren’s lives, a horse woman who
will soon be making a run at qualifying for the National Reigning
Championships, and a dragon boat team member, something
that’s been on her bucket list for years.
“I could have another stroke that takes me today,” admits Cayer,
“but my friends and family will at least be able to say that I went
down fighting and I went down happy.”
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Gathering Your General Medical Information
Organizing Your Surgery Records
You’ve most likely seen the members of your medical team
writing notes in your chart. Your team may include your family
doctor, a surgeon, an oncologist, a radiation oncologist, and other
specialists. You may have been in the hospital or visited a cancer
care facility. Each doctor and each facility you visit keeps a medical
chart for you. While some information may overlap, each chart
contains a small piece of the total picture of your medical history.
Keep a record of your surgery that includes:
Because your medical history is spread out among your entire
medical team, it’s a good idea for you to keep your own complete,
updated records so you can play an active, informed role in your
care. Knowing your medical history allows you to share accurate
information with a new doctor, a nutritionist, a complementary
medicine practitioner, or a personal trainer. In this way, you ensure
that you continue to receive the best care possible.
● date of surgery
● name, address and phone number of institution where you
had surgery
● surgeon’s name and telephone number
● medical record number
● copy of discharge summary after surgery
● copies of all pathology reports
● copies of any second opinions
● copies of all imaging reports done before and after surgery
If you have had more than one surgery, it’s easiest if you keep a
separate record for each surgery.
Keep your own updated records, including your chemotherapy
and radiation therapy regimens and schedules.
Organizing Your Chemotherapy Records
Your personal medical history should include basic information
about you, including:
Because you may receive more than one round of chemotherapy,
it’s easiest if you keep a separate record for each round of chemo
that includes:
● current legal name and any other names you may have used
in the past
● date of birth
● blood type
● height and weight
● name, address and phone number of institution where chemo
was given
● dates of chemo
● amount of exercise per week
● name and phone number of doctor who supervised your
chemotherapy
● list of vitamins/supplements you take, including dose
● nurse or nurse practitioner’s name and phone number
● people to contact in case of an emergency, including home,
work, and mobile phone numbers; home and work addresses;
and e-mail addresses
● type of central line, if applicable
● allergies (including foods, animals, and medicines)
● glasses or contacts wearer, if applicable
● health insurance information
● routine test results (cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar)
● family doctor’s name, address, and phone number
● hereditary conditions in your family history
● list and dates of significant illnesses and treatments besides
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● current medicines taken and dose
● living will, advance directives, or medical power of attorney, if
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● organ donor authorization, if applicable
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● name of treatment protocol or clinical trial
● name of medication
● dose received each session
● number of doses
● cumulative dose
● how medicine was given (as a pill, IV through a peripheral vein,
IV through a central line, lumbar injection, etc.)
● anti-nausea medicines used
● allergic reactions, if any
● adverse reactions, if any
Organizing Your Radiation Records
Because you may receive more than one round of radiation
therapy, it’s easiest if you keep a separate record for each round of
radiation that includes:
● name, address and phone number of institution where
radiation was given
● name, address and phone number of doctor who supervised
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● amount of radiation per session
● total dose of radiation
● copies of all radiation reports
Organizing Your Pathology Records
Your pathology report is a microscopic analysis of the cells in the
breast cancer. The report should include your name, the date of
the surgery that removed the sample, and the type of sample
removed (tissue, cells). If these aren’t clear, make a note of them.
Keep copies of:
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● all second opinions
● all imaging reports done before and after surgery
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happens in front of us and our mobile devices. However,
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It certainly is tough to know how much to believe when it
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as on more local websites, directories, blogs etc. Recent studies tell us that a negative
review will influence 80% of us NOT to use that business or product, and glowing reviews
will convince 82% of us to continue on with a transaction. This seems to indicate that the
‘cynicism’ we have about ‘main stream advertising claims’ where businesses are ‘telling
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The problem is; how do you know that the recommendations and reviewers themselves
aren’t fake? Most (if not all) review sites do not qualify or 100% verify these reviews,
some even allow businesses to delete any negative review. It is pretty easy to make up
‘fake names’ with email addresses, and then review a business as many times as you
like, thereby upping ‘ratings.’ If businesses cannot delete negative reviews (in places
like Google Places) they can simply just make up lots of great reviews to knock the bad/
negative ones from ‘real reviewers’ back a page or 2, as most people don’t bother to read
beyond the most recent results!
Increasingly, smaller local businesses are being pressured into hiring companies to help
them with their SEO (Search Engine Optimization) - which is how Google Ranks website
results when you enter a search enquiry. Business owners hire companies to help them
because they feel pressured into it by ‘techno babble’ justifications that they simply don’t
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outstanding, or if the experience was terrible … if you find ‘average sounding’ reviews (the meal was hot, the server brought the right order and the chairs were
comfortable) with 5* rating then be suspicious!
2. Click on the reviewers themselves and see who else (if anyone) they have reviewed … this can give you an insight into who the reviewer is … and even their
motivations! For example, if you see an auto dealer with a terrible 1* review that
is more insults than detail, and when you click on the reviewer they only have 1
other review, rating a competitor in the auto industry 5*’s, with a glowing review
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