2019/2020 Report to the Community Contents Mission & Vision, Board Listing • 3 Report from the Board Chair • 4 OUR VISION Report from the General Director • 5 Art that resonates 2019/20 Season • 8 beyond the final note. Valentine's Gala • 14 Finance • 15 OUR MISSION Understudy Program • 15 Edmonton Opera brings Edmonton Opera Centre • 15 our community together Special Events • 15 through meaningful artistic Community Engagement • 15 experiences that remind us Marketing & Communications • 15 of our shared humanity. Education • 16

DIY Opera • 17 2019/2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edmonton Opera at Home • 18 Tom Bradley, Chair * Summary Financial Statements • 20 Craig Corbett, Past Chair * Partners & Sponsors • 22 Irv Kipnes, Chair Emeritus ** Donors • 23 Francis Price, Vice Chair * Ken Keenleyside, Treasurer * Enzo Barichello, Director Maryann Battiston, Director Garner Beggs, Director Robert Bessette, Director Frank Calder, Director Mary Clonfero, Director Laura Fitzgerald, Director Hans Forbrich, Director Melanie Nakatsui, Director Bernie Robitaille, Director Daniel Rojek, Director Tim Yakimec, General Director ** * Executive ** Executive Officio

The Marriage of Figaro, 2020. Caitlin Wood and Stephanie Tritchew All production photography by Nanc Price. 3

MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD GENERAL DIRECTOR Thomas Bradley Tim Yakimec

Crafting this year’s message for our Annual General Meeting I can’t but help to Welcome all. reflect on the previous 56 seasons of our Opera Company and be thankful for the foundation built by so many patrons, volunteers and donors over so many decades of On this day, as I reflect and write about our past year, I am reminded we are precisely change in our Province. The efforts of committed Edmontonians to nurture a vibrant seven months to the day we were collectively impacted by the pandemic that has artistic community in Canada’s northern most metropolitan area has ensured that since, inundated our lives so deeply. We were onstage at the Jubilee Auditorium and support for our Opera Company has remained strong through perhaps the most had just completed the final student dress rehearsal for the final production of our challenging season of our long history. season: Candide. We felt such pride in the show we were about to share with our audiences, yet two hours later, the message from authorities that large assemblies Ably guided and supported by Tim Yakimec and his team at the opera company, we were not permitted meant we had to cancel the production. I had thought we might were forced to quickly adapt to a disrupted season, the full impact of which has only have been able to dodge all this, and share the work, but alas, it wasn’t to be. The become apparent to all of us over the last couple of months. Despite a constrained final scene fromCandide is an anthem for resilience, hope and optimism. Little did 2019-2020 Season, our Opera has continued to evolve and reflect the tone of our we know how important those themes would be in our lives from that moment on! It time. When we brought Rigoletto to the stage last October none of us would have was a busy year leading up to that point, and life continues to be a very busy time at anticipated the rise of our YouTube Kitchen Concerts series and the idea of a very the Opera. successful Drive-In Opera for the 2020 Alberta Culture Days. To say that our community’s artists and artisans have adapted to this new environment would not We started the season with a new production of Rigoletto in October that involved do justice to the innovative thinking our Edmonton Opera team has shown during such amazing talent onstage and off. We are very proud of our ability to create new these challenging times. The development of a digital Edmonton Opera came upon vibrant scenery and costumes to showcase such remarkable singers. The beauty us quickly, but our team has quickly become a national leader in ensuring that Opera and power of the music in this harrowing tale of greed, corruption, and violence remains a pillar of our, now increasingly digital, community. revealed the kind of abuses the #MeToo movement exposed. Opera can be of such service to remain topical and provide focus and discussion on current issues. However, none of these successes would have been possible without the continued support of the Arts by patrons and donors such as yourself. We know that there is Our second offering of the season,The Marriage of Figaro was another opportunity no shortage of asks for your support during these difficult times and we certainly to present some stellar work from Canadian singers and designers. We were able to appreciate your continued interest and investment in the Opera’s success in our populate the Jubilee stage with a wonderful mix of new and favourite singers who community. From my weekly visits to our Opera Centre I can attest that our artisans worked their magic to make this very familiar Mozart comedy a meaningful and are preparing for a fabulous return to the Jubilee Auditorium’s stage. Getting us to memorable experience. With its upstairs-downstairs high jinks and lively social this finish line is the goal of every member of our team. I hope you will continue to commentary on those who think they command authority, it was a perfect antidote join us on this journey. to winter doldrums.

Yours, Our various community engagement initiatives, such as our brunches, Valentine’s Gala, Opera 101s, school visits, student dress rehearsals, and not to mention our Thomas strong social media presence, it allows our ability to connect the opera to so many in our community and remain a vital presence in the local arts scene throughout Thomas Bradley | Chair of the Board the year.

We were fully prepared to share a brilliant Candide with a perfect blend of local musical theatre artists and favourite Canadian opera singers, but were denied that gift just short of opening night.

4 5 In only a few short months, we along with all patrons, staff and artists. We plan to open in arts groups had to face a very steep learning October 2021 with Così fan tutte, followed by curve in adapting to a new reality. We all know La Bohème in February 2022, and closing the how to plan and present on the live stage so well, season with Anne Boleyn in March of 2022. but immediately we were faced with becoming While it takes about four months to ramp up for adept at communicating and connecting via an opera, we are making the decision at this time. digital platforms. The actions that arts groups Our box office is prepared to answer questions took in response to the situation is a testament to and ensure your wishes for your seats are the resilience and creativity of the arts scene of followed. We are currently hard at work creating which we are so proud to be a part of. a gorgeous new production of Così fan tutte, and a new set of period costumes for La Bohème. You will have seen our many contributions to the virtual world with streams from our Edmonton In the coming months, we have lots of free digital Opera at Home series featuring our capable programming planned so be sure to stay tuned to chorus in Kitchen Concerts, and Happy Hours our website, social media and newsletters. People hosted by the casts of the upcoming season. Our turn to the arts for inspiration and connection DIY Opera, Opera Tots, and virtual Summer — now more than ever. We promise to be there Opera Camp videos series were taken in by our for our community during this challenging time younger followers. As well, we are proud of our and look forward to the day when we can gather Opera al Fresco Backyard Patio Series and Drive- again to share this beautiful artform. in Opera concerts at the Jubilee. All celebrate the spirit of innovation and song so well. Our opera community is strong and includes our subscribers, donors, sponsors, staff, board and With the inability to perform live on the Jubilee artists. The support from everyone makes our stage, we were facing serious concerns. We work possible. It is an enviable position to be immediately repositioned with a reduced budget in, to be able to work and share with such great and repositioned our approach to the season — people who invest their passion in the arts. We you will remember receiving notification of our celebrate all the vital people who together enable initial shift to a late January 2021 start of season. our “Art to resonate beyond the final note.” At the time, it was with great optimism that we decided on that shift, knowing full well that Your support makes this work possible and we time would tell as to how and if that could can’t thank you enough! be achieved. Let’s stay tuned to each other, and I so look Now that a few months have passed, with all the forward to the time we can come together safely available data from the public health authorities in celebration of Opera! and practices of the performing arts industry informing our next steps, we will be further shifting the season to the fall of 2021. This decision was made to ensure the safety of our Tim Yakimec | General Director

Top: Rigoletto, 2019. James Westman and Edmonton Opera Chorus. Bottom left: The Marriage of Figaro, 2020. Lara Ciekiewicz, Peter Monaghan and Caitlin Wood. 6 Bottom right: Candide, 2020. John Ullyatt. 7 GIUSEPPE VERDI

From left to right: Sharleen Joynt, James Westman and Matthew White.

WHO WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH? Edmonton Opera would like to thank the OCTOBER 19, 22 & 25, 2019 Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton for taking part in our Opera 101 panel discussion and offering resources to audience members at all In 1851, Verdi composed Rigoletto — an opera performances of Rigoletto. critiquing the abuse of power rampant in society. The world has changed in the nearly 170 years since the work’s premiere, but exploitation and “Along with its fantastic performances, sexual violence still dominate news headlines. Edmonton Opera’s production of Rigoletto is a daring feat unto itself. It Edmonton Opera opened its 66th season with a boasts unconventional aesthetics and new interpretation of the work starring baritone costuming, encouraging audiences to James Westman in the title role. He was joined appreciate both the classic’s traditional by soprano Sharleen Joynt (Gilda) and tenor Matthew White (the Duke of Mantua), both essence and contemporary elements.” thrilling audiences in their company debuts. —Sarah Dussome, Broadway World Conductor Judith Yan led the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, while director Robert “... the performance of Sharleen Joynt as Herriot set the action in a cautionary future a mainstage coloratura soprano will be — one where abuse of power and violence still one to remember for a long time ... Joynt reign. This world was brought to life through shimmers with an angelic quality that is the designs of Camellia Koo (scenery), Deanna Finnman (costumes), and Bonnie simply heavenly.” Beecher (lighting). —Oliver Munar, Schmopera

8 Rigoletto, 2019. 9 W.A. MOZART

THE WEDDING OF THE SEASON Peter Dala, Edmonton Opera’s resident FEBRUARY 1, 4 & 7, 2020 conductor, led the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and an all-Canadian cast of singers. Bass-baritone Simon Chalifoux made his It had been 22 years since Mozart’s The Marriage company debut as the charismatic Figaro, of Figaro was performed by Edmonton Opera — and Caitlin Wood sang his clever bride-to-be, and audiences were treated to a new twist on the Susanna. Baritone Phillip Addis sang Count beloved upstairs-downstairs romantic comedy. Almaviva and soprano Lara Ciekiewicz made her company debut as the Countess Almaviva. Having debuted at Vancouver Opera in 2017, this Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Tritchew sang the spectacular production featured stage direction trouser role of the page boy Cherubino. by Rachel Peake (Associate Artistic Director at the Citadel Theatre) and stylish costumes by celebrated Alberta-born fashion designer “The cast is very much an all-Canadian Sid Neigum. Originally from Drayton Valley, ensemble, a uniform team with strong Neigum studied at MC College and has since vocal and acting abilities, rather than a gone on to win international acclaim, recently vehicle for stars, and this homogeneity debuting his Fall 2019 collection at Paris Fashion well suits the theatrical pace. The young Week. A lavish two-story mansion was designed Albertan soprano Caitlin Wood continues especially for the Edmonton production by scenery designer Brianna Kolybaba, and it was lit to impress with both her acting and her beautifully by lighting designer Geoffrey George. singing, and her Suzanna was the central performance here.” —Mark Morris, Edmonton Journal

Top left: The Marriage of Figaro, 2020. Simon Chalifoux, Peter McGillivray, Lara Ciekiewicz, Phillip Addis and Caitlin Wood. 10 Bottom left: Cast of The Marriage of Figaro. 11 Top right: Simon Chalifoux and Caitlin Wood. Company of Candide, 2020.

LEONARD BERNSTEIN

OPERA MEETS BROADWAY Tenor Adam Fisher starred as the eternally A D optimistic Candide, and St. Albert-raised soprano C N I E CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 D Caitlin Wood sang his love Cunegonde. No stranger to Edmonton audiences and known For the first time in the company’s history, for his roles at the Citadel Theatre, actor John Edmonton Opera was set to present Leonard Ullyatt took on the dizzying multiple roles of Bernstein’s Broadway musical Candide. Based Voltaire, Professor Pangloss, and the Governor. on Voltaire’s celebrated novella, the musical The supporting cast showcased the incredible first premiered in 1956 and has since undergone talents from our local musical theatre scene, numerous revivals on Broadway, the West End, opera singers from across Canada, and our very and opera houses the world over. own Edmonton Opera Chorus!

Known for his innovative work at Toronto’s On March 12, only hours after the final dress Against the Grain Theatre and heading up rehearsal with student audiences, Edmonton the opera program at Banff Centre, Canadian Opera cancelled all three performances director Joel Ivany and the design team of of Candide due to public health considerations. Camellia Koo (costumes & scenery), Noah Feaver (lighting), and Wade Staples (sound) Although we were heartbroken to not share created an all-new production set in the world of the completed production with our audience, Victorian lecture halls and operating theatres. we were heartened by the outpouring of support Bernstein’s eclectic and energetic score was from ticket holders and donors. Thanks to them, brought to life by conductor Peter Dala and the we were able to honour financial commitments Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, with dances to artists. A special thank-you to everyone who choreographed by Laura Krewski. generously donated the value of their tickets back to the company. A full list of donors may be found at the end of this report. 12 13

Cathy Derkach, Beste Kalender, Krista de Silva, Adam Fisher and Kristi Hansen. FINANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Although our 2019/20 season was interrupted Complimentary Opera 101 events were held by COVID-19 which led to the cancellation of at CKUA in downtown Edmonton before our last production, Edmonton Opera was able each production, offering audiences greater to generate a positive contribution of $73,347. understanding of an opera’s historical context We were able to cut expenses and obtain funds and social relevance. Each conversation featured from various government programs for the last panelists from the worlds of musicology, 3 months of fiscal 2020 to achieve this result. literature, social services and other fields. The level of fiscal restraint has been taken to unprecedented levels as we endeavor to ensure Complimentary pre-performance Opera Talks that Edmonton Opera remains operational and were held in the lower-level Kaasa lobby at relevant within the reduced revenues we expect the Jubilee 45 minutes before curtain of each for the 2020/21 year. performance. The Opera Talks were attended to a room capacity of over 100 every night.

UNDERSTUDY PROGRAM Last year, Edmonton Opera supported other local During the 2019/20 season, Edmonton Opera charities by donating tickets to their fundraising undertook the fifth year of the Understudy events. Local youth are invited to discover their Program, made possible by a grant from the first opera through free tickets provided to Kids On February 12th, 800 guests were treated to an Edmonton Community Foundation. This Up Front. evening of glamour and spectacle at Edmonton program employed five professional artists to Opera’s sold-out Valentine’s Gala. The annual understudy key roles and learn from mentors, Edmonton Opera was selected as a Host fundraiser showcased performances by tenor gaining valuable insights and experience to help Celebration Site for Alberta Culture Days Adam Fisher (starring in Candide), Angelo them further develop and grow as singers. 2019, allowing us to present free events that Cornel, the Edmonton Opera Chorus, Ballet showcased the diversity of performing arts in our Edmonton, the Royal Canadian Artillery Band, province. We began with ‘Songs of Hope’, which and Kore Dance Studio. THE EDMONTON OPERA CENTRE marked Orange Shirt Day and was presented in The 2019/20 season was a busy year at the collaboration with University of Alberta’s Faculty The Valentine’s Gala was hosted by gala Edmonton Opera Centre with rehearsals and of Extension and Métis Settlements Life Skills committee co-chairs Lisa and Marshall Sadd, scenery construction for all three productions, Journey Project. The event featured Cree songs, with special guests in attendance including the plus new costume builds for Rigoletto opera arias, and a fiddle group performance from Honourable Lois Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor and Candide. Prince Charles School, all accompanied by an of Alberta, and Mayor Don Iveson. Our thanks Indigenous Artist’s Market, and bannock. Other to The Dianne & Irving Kipnes Foundation for As a community space, the Opera Centre free events included a free performances of opera matching this year’s table donations. continues to attract local arts organizations and multicultural dance at Southgate Centre. for their scenery and production builds and With our 2019 Alberta Culture Days events, we We also hosted 150 members of the Canadian is home to Freewill Shakespeare Festival’s reached approximately 1,000 Edmontonians. military, Edmonton firefighters, Edmonton Police administration. Service, Emergency Medical Services and STARS Over the season, Edmonton Opera engaged the Air Ambulance through the generosity of our The centre was temporarily closed due to community with over 34 events reaching over table sponsors. COVID-19 in March 2020, but has since 7,000 people (excluding mainstage performances reopened with new health and safety protocols. at the Jubilee). Proceeds from the gala support Edmonton Builds for upcoming productions of La Bohème Opera’s youth and community programs. Special (costumes) and Così fan tutte (scenery) are thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters! currently underway. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS This past season Edmonton Opera continued media partnerships with The Edmonton Journal, MATCHING GIFT DINNER CHAMPAGNE DESSERT ENTERTAINMENT PHOTO BOOTH OPERA BRUNCHES CTV, Global, Avenue Magazine, CKUA, and SPONSOR SPONSOR RECEPTION SPONSOR SPONSOR SPONSOR All three of this past season’s Opera Brunches Pattison Media. Promotional partnerships SPONSOR were held at the Chateau Lacombe and attracted took place with local arts organizations such over 480 guests in total. Guests were treated to as the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Ballet an elegant buffet while principal artists from Edmonton, La Cité Francophone, Opera Nuova, each production shared their favourite pieces. Cantilon Choirs, Pop Goes the Opera, Mercury Opera and Freewill Shakespeare Festival. Digital

PRIZE DRAW SPONSORS: WHO CARES? WEAR & HARRY ROSEN | RAFFLE SPONSORS: COLOR DE VINO & EIA 15 advertising, email marketing, and telemarketing A major highlight this season was the Student continue to provide measurable returns on Dress Rehearsal for The Marriage of Figaro, investment for the company. Edmonton Opera’s which welcomed over 500 students to experience social media presence continues to expand and their first opera at the Jubilee.. share behind the scenes and educational content. In July 2019, we hosted our second annual For each production, musical selections, Summer Opera Camp for kids aged 8–12 held production photos, and video trailers were at La Cité Francophone. Over the course of shared to generate excitement leading up to four days, children learned first-hand about opening night. the different artforms that come together in opera. They created their very own adaptation of The company continues to attract young Mozart’s The Magic Flute, incorporating music audiences through the Explorers (under 30) from the actual opera, and performed for their and Encore (under 40) programs which provide families at a special sharing concert. Their group discounted tickets and complimentary drinks. rendition of the Queen of the Night’s vengeance aria will live on forever in our hearts! Opera Camp 2020 was offered virtually at no charge EDUCATION due to public health considerations. Children Edmonton Opera’s education programs continues followed along with online activities centred to engage young operagoers through the Student around Puccini’s La Bohème. Dress Rehearsals, school visits, and online For two-weeks in January Edmonton Opera education guides for each opera. To learn about The second offering of Opera Tots in spring held a Do-It-Yourself Opera residency at Prince each opera before attending the performance, 2019 was unable to proceed with in-person Charles School. During this two-weeks, the students had online access to study guides which performances and the program was later approximately 150 students from the grade 4, 5, contained a discussion of historical context, delivered virtually as part of Alberta Culture and 6 classes were provided introductions to the social/cultural background, and themes. Days 2020. many art forms that go into creating an opera. Working with our partners at Métis Life Skills Journeys Project at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Extension, students participated in mindfulness and emotional intelligence Summer Opera Camp Class of 2019. workshops. These workshops provided a foundation for the students to create their own original stories.

Students then participated in numerous creative workshops including Métis jigging, singing, drumming, acting, costume design, and stagecraft. While learning these new skills, the theatre director and composer worked with students to draw on their lived experience to create six original mini-operas that incorporated teachings from the mindfulness workshops. A final sharing concert was performed for 150 of their fellow students (K–Grade 3).

Edmonton Opera is thankful to the many facilitators that collaborated in the program for sharing their creativity and knowledge, including several local Indigenous artists. We are also grateful to all of the amazing students and staff at Prince Charles School for their incredible efforts. We were so impressed by the talents and imagination of everyone involved! Thank you to the Edmonton Community Foundation for 17 funding this program. 17 Edmonton Opera at Home

Since the begining of the pandemic, Edmonton Opera has created free digital content for audiences of all ages... 32,000+ 34+ 25 views of free videos free videos shared singers and musicians since March 2020 and counting! featured so far!

ONLINE PROGRAMMING

Chorus member • Kitchen Concerts featuring Edmonton Opera Christina O’Dell chorus members sharing recipes and singing sings from her kitchen. from their kitchens Opera al Fresco Backyard Patio Series, 2020. Catherine Daniel and Leanne Regehr. • D.I.Y. Opera videos and Virtual Summer Opera Camp for students and families Drive-in Opera Series, 2020. learning at home Cara McLeod.

• Opera al Fresco Backyard Patio Series — online concerts perfromed outside and showcasing local artists Catherine Daniel teaches kids to sing music • Happy Hour invites audiences to mix up a from Carmen. cocktail and meet one of the stars from our upcoming season

• Drive-in Opera episodes share performances from our free family-friendly Alberta Culture Days concerts

• More concerts and videos to come!

FREE & ACCESIBLE TO EVERYONE

• Digital content is shared through our website, e-newsletter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram A Virtual Summer Opera Camp participant shows off her colourful Bohème set model.

18 19 Edmonton Opera Association Edmonton Opera Association Statement of Financial Position Statement of Operations As at June 30, 2020 For the year ended June 30, 2020

2020 2019 2020 2019

Assets Revenue Current Donations and sponsorships (Note 10), (Note 11), (Note 14) 1,802,006 1,985,392 Cash 225,951 54,350 Grant revenue (Note 8), (Note 9) 1,441,329 1,270,086 Accounts receivable (Note 7), (Note 10) 348,370 448,163 Ticket sales 673,181 1,007,163 Internally restricted cash 117,718 157,712 Special events 594,698 614,591 Inventory 289 289 Set rentals and other 27,231 44,965 Prepaid expenses 22,154 46,289 Fund Development - 44,408

714,482 706,803 4,538,445 4,966,605 Capital assets (Note 3) 1,697,666 1,834,078 Expenses Restricted cash and term deposits (Note 4) 347,547 347,315 Production costs 2,512,482 2,789,780 General and administrative 524,896 657,862 Government wage subsidy (Note 7) (151,349) - 2,759,695 2,888,196 Special events and development 676,062 765,508 Promotion and advertising 347,343 325,410

Liabilities 3,909,434 4,538,560 Current Bank indebtedness (Note 5) - 163,312 Accounts payable and accruals 453,113 94,263 Excess of revenue over expenses before other items 629,011 428,045 Current portion of Traviata loan (Note 6) 10,331 10,430 Amortization expense 361,644 397,123 463,444 268,005 Write-down of capital assets (Note 3) 202,453 - Deferred revenue 373,862 677,757 Deferred grant revenue (Note 4), (Note 8) 622,493 501,720 Excess of revenue over expenses from operations 64,914 30,922

1,459,799 1,447,482 Other income (expenses) Traviata loan (Note 6) - 10,331 Foreign exchange loss (1,567) (882) CEBA loan forgiveness (Note 7) 10,000 - CEBA loan (Note 7) 30,000 - 8,433 (882) Deferred capital contributions (Note 9) 890,999 1,124,833

Excess of revenues over expenses 73,347 30,040 2,380,798 2,582,646

Commitments (Note 12) Net Assets Unrestricted (545,488) (561,407) Internally restricted 117,718 157,712 Invested in capital assets 806,667 709,245

378,897 305,550

2,759,695 2,888,196

Approved on behalf of the Board

Director Director

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 20 21 1 2 LEONARD BERNSTEIN CANDIDE CONTENTS // Spring 2020

4 Message From The General Director 18 Synopsis 5 Building Candide 20 Program Notes 6 Partners and Sponsors 23 Community Arts Events Listings 9 Sustainability Fund 27 Artists’ Profiles 11 Director’s Circle 35 Edmonton Opera Chorus and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra 12 Friends of Edmonton Opera 38 2020/21 Season Preview 15 Endowment Fund 42 DIY Opera 16 Director’s Message 45 Edmonton Opera Board and Staff 17 Composer Bio Cast and Production Credits 46 Upcoming Events

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EDMONTON OPERA 2019/20 SEASON W CANDIDE 6 foundation for great opera in Edmonton to future generations. 7 6 EDMONTONSTUDENT OPERA 2019/20 SEASON EMERGING ARTISTS CaitlinFRIDAY Wood. EVENING HOSTS CANDIDE 7 6 EDMONTON OPERA 2019/20 SEASON RIGOLETTO 7 SPONSOR DRESS PARTNER PARTNERMEDIA SUPPORTERS BillIf you &wish toPaulette know more about giving Winterto the opera, you are welcome to contact Gordana Bosiocic, Development & Event Manager, at [email protected] or 780.996.2744.FRIDAY EVENING HOSTS MEDIA SUPPORTERS MEDIA SUPPORTERS FRIDAYOF CANDIDE EVENING HOSTS MEDIA SUPPORTERS Shelly K. Chamaschuk is a partner with the law firm of Reynolds Mirth Richards and Farmer LLP who practises FRIDAYin the area of estate EVENING planning. Shelly can HOSTSbe reached at [email protected] or 780.497.3364. 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