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hen Quinn Lazenby was 10 years old, he sent home a c o n t i n u e Wtear-streaked letter growth and profitability are well the groundwork for our capital and maintenance reinvestment plotting his escape from Calgary’s YMCA Camp Chief Hector. The By JEFFREY HODGSON creative boy had drawn pictures of Reuters himself crying in front of his teepee, sobbing at the swimming ORONTO — A post-crisis pool, and wailing on the rock wall. boom in sales of Canadian He’d mapped out the exact time, established now at Evraz Place. decisions for our new and refurbished assets. date and place where his parents Tcorporate bonds looks set would intercept him and spirit him to extend into 2011, delighting back to Calgary. Quinn was, in a fee-hungry bankers and word, homesick. companies looking to lock in “We did not listen to his plan,” mom Debra Cummings says almost borrowing costs near historic three years after her son’s summer l o w s . Our volunteer Board has been camp experience. Debt-market watchers say high “I just figured he was being a bit demand from income-seeking dramatic. But the letter — oh my investors is behind the surge, as G o d ! ” Finally, and most importantly, I want to acknowledge the hard are interest and inflation rates She never dreamt that small envelope would contain such that are expected to stay low for suffering. Quinn had attended a six- a long time. working hard to raise the bar DON HEALY/Leader-Post night residence camp before, and “The growth will continue Cheryl-Lynne Valensky, the artistic assistant for Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria, with the mask of the bird character Gracieuse. he’d been keen to attend the two- certainly. There’s two sides to the week session. Cummings promptly equation, the investors and the faxed Quinn a note back work of all our managers and staff. I continue to be encouraged by By JOE COUTURE reinforcing all the positive aspects issuers, and I think that investors Leader-Post of camp, commenting on the have shown no sign of slowing adventures he was having, and in our contemporary principle- down. Their appetite for new t takes a lot to make the magic reassuring him he wasn’t missing TROY FLEECE/Leader-Post issue continues to be very of Cirque du Soleil — and what a n y t h i n g . strong,” said John Tkach, head of happens behind the scenes is a “By the end, he hadn’t had the All eyes will be on Evraz Place today as the Canadian Western Agribition opens its 40th show. Canadian debt capital markets at wizardry all its own. best two weeks, but he’d had a lot of the positive comments I receive from guests and clients about our Backstage — even on Cirque fun,” says Cummings, who attended Scotia Capital. TROY FLEECE/Leader-Post Country musician Alan Jackson brought his Good Times tour to Regina on Saturday. du Soleil’s first day in Regina a residence camp in Manitoba Companies have raised $67.2 — things were busy, but every summer as a child. remarkably calm, considering 55 artists “You do go through these based governance model. The billion in the corporate debt I market this year, topping the full- and 40 technicians and administrative (homesickness) dips, and something year totals for 2008 and 2009, staff had just descended on the Brandt can set you off, but you just ride it Centre and were settling to stay for through,” she says. according to Thomson Reuters hospitality and customer service levels. We are well on our way to performances until Sunday. The benefits of residence camps d a t a . Taking the classic show Alegria — are many: It teaches kids Agribition celebrates 40th Even if companies sold no which helped establish Cirque du independence, they learn new Jackson keeps it simple Soleil’s reputation when it premiered in skills, make new friends, trust management and staff have been more debt, 2010 would be the second-best year on record, after 1994 — and its many components on people outside of the family, and tour to arenas across North America is a become part of a new community By TIM SWITZER Parkvista Hereford Farm near Park- stay relevant.” for much the past decade with their 2007’s $74.1 billion. Alan Jackson big undertaking, explained Sheryl- with all its rules, customs and Leader-Post side, said Sunday. “You keep coming In keeping with the desire to stay sons, Nickolas and Alexander, in The reasons are plentiful.Brandt Centre carrying out our mission: enriching the quality of life for people in S e t l i s t Lynne Valenski, a Toronto product who r o u t i n e s . back and meeting new people and on the cutting edge, there will be a t o w. Bond yields have dropped 1. Gone Country has been with Cirque du Soleil for five “You’re trying to give your child There probably aren’t too many making contacts. few new looks to this year’s show to It was at Agribition that Nickolas sharply since the startBy of JEFFthe year DeDEKKER 2. I Don’t Even Know Your Name years and is the artistic assistant on an experience you believe will be Leader-Post 3. Livin’ On Love 4. Summertime Blues A l e g r i a . good for them,” says Wendy working out the kinks in our people who have seen more of the “It’s a way to get your cattle known mark the 40th anniversary, said Agri- made his first calf sale in 2001 when as the Canadian and U.S. 5. Like Red On A Rose “The arenas are interesting because Froberg, a clinical psychologist Canadian Western Agribition than worldwide, really. There’s lots of bition president Marilyn Charlton. he was only five years old. recoveries faltered.here’s Canada’s a very simple 10- reason why country 6. Small Town Southern Man 7. Who’s Cheatin’ Who they’re all different,” she said. “We’ve who works with children and Kelly Feige. international guys, so we can sell The running of the bison will kick “Compared to other shows, it’s a year governmentsuperstar bond yield Alan hit Jackson a doesn’t have a 8. A Woman’s Love been to some huge U.S. cities. We’ve families in Calgary. state-of-the-art stage show for his 9. The Blues Man “I think I’ve only missed about semen to other countries and that. off the show at noon today in the larger show, it’s a prestigious show 2010 low below 2.7 per cent last 10. Little Bitty the community through the hosting and delivery of local, regional, T been to some very small Canadian Still, Doug Saul, who’s spent six concerts: He just doesn’t need all the bells 11. Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) four in the last 40 years,” the Prince There’s the potential to make a lot of Stockman’s Arena, followed by a and it’s more of a cattle market com- m o n t h . 12. Don’t Rock The Jukebox cities. You have to be very adaptable seasons as camp director at YMCA and whistles. 13. Remember When and flexible. One of the things we’re Camp Chief Hector, says most kids Albert-area farmer said with a m o n e y. ” 40th-anniversary celebration at 1 pared, to say, the Royal (Agricultural The FederalJackson’s Reserve’s Good Times tour wheeled into 14. Drive (For Daddy Gene) 15. Good Time very consistent with is our set out front miss their families at some point. new structure by streamlining l a u g h . While beef livestock remains the p.m. and the traditional burning of Winter Fair) in Toronto,” said Birgit. decision to effectively print Regina on Saturday night and the sold-out 16, Country Boy and our seating. But our backstage can “I think that’s normal, and Agribition is to kick of its 40th key component, the show also needs the brand at 2:30 p.m. in the Canada “That would be much closer for money to buycrowd more at the bonds Brandt has Centre got a firsthand 17. It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere 18. Chattahoochee be a real challenge for us.” everyone has that to some degree,” annual show today at Evraz Place. to adapt to changing times, noted C e n t r e . us, but (this) is a larger showcase and helped Canada’slook at bondhow the market, 51-year-old has managed to E n c o r e 19. Where I Come From Sometimes such spaces as a loading says Saul, who attended overnight sell 50 million albums worldwide over the dock need to be utilized in order to have camp in Ontario as a kid. national and international events. Running until Saturday, the show Agribition general manager Jason Throughout the week, the trade farm- and cattle-producer oriented.” amid broad expectations the past 20 years. throughout the night. Perhaps the biggest the backstage meet the needs of the “It only becomes a problem if the will encompass over one million P o l l o c k . show has been expanded into the That is exactly what has helped Bank of CanadaTaking rate to increases the stage in ripped jeans, a black special effect of the night came during “The square feet of space, use 450 volun- “This show changes every year,” new Co-operators Centre and the keep Agribition relevant to the are over for now. large tour. Artists need facilities homesickness is getting in the way dress shirt and his trademark white cowboy Blues Man” when a soupy fog covered the available to work out and stay in shape of enjoying camp. That is very our event delivery processes teers and 400 staff members, and fea- said Pollock. “The core is the beef Canadian Cowboys Association industry over four decades, Pollock Investors,hat, fearful Jackson of wastedthe gut- little time digging into his floor of the main stage. But in the end the lack for the physically demanding r a r e . ” Vision ture over 1,000 trade-show exhibits livestock … and that was the dream Finals Rodeo will be held Wednes- s a i d . wrenching stockimpressive market discography falls and playing hit after of pyrotechnics didn’t bother the crowd production, Valenski noted. During his tenure at Camp Chief and more than 3,000 head of live- 40 years ago, but we have added dif- day to Saturday (beginning at 7 p.m.) “It’s really a testament to the pas- seen duringhit the after worst hit. Althoughof the he is a man of few because Jackson and his band, the While having training areas available Hector, Saul has only witnessed s t o c k . ferent elements around that. at the Brandt Centre. sion that people have poured into financial crisiswords, in he late did 2008, take a have couple of opportunities to Strayhorns, delivered a superb evening of is a big consideration, it is only one of about 10 cases of extreme speak to the crowd and share a few of this music with 19 songs presented in a tight 78- the many things that have to be homesickness requiring the As far as Feige is concerned, the “We’re always looking to see But, no matter what changes from this show,” he said. “In my short time clung to thet hrelative o u g h t s . safety of minute set. secret to Agribition’s longevity and what’s on the leading edge in terms year to year at the show, the beef here, I have seen people go above b o n d s . arranged to accommodate the Alegria parents to “rescue” the child. After opening with “Gone Country” and “I Jackson’s distinctive voice was in fine form tour. The group brings its own The right balance of listening to and working at improving our ever-expanding scale isn’t all that of shows and sales and livestock. For livestock aspect will always be its and beyond in every area they con- “We’re seeingDon’t Evena lot Knowof inflows Your Name,” Jackson took a and the Strayhorns — Monty Allen, Scott appliances to keep up with some of the the camper and then engaging him complicated. a while we were into specialty live- c o r e . tribute to Agribition. into fixed-incomebrief moment products, to describe his plan for the Coney, Robbie Flint, Danny Groah, Mark c h o r e s . in a fun activity usually cures the “It’s the quality of cattle — and stock like llama and alpacas and elk. Jim and Birgit Martin have been “Those people make this show yield-orientede v e nproducts, i n g . and McClurg, Bruce Rutherford, Joey Schmidt and “The amount of laundry is truly blues, he adds. In fact, all of Camp World-class hospitality for “Tonight we’ll have some fun songs, some Roger Wills — were a notch above phenomenal,” Valenski said, noting Chief Hector’s staff undergo a once it gets in your blood, it’s in your Now we’re seeing a resurgence in coming from their farm in Gore Bay, work, and that’s really what it’s all we’re not seeinglove songs, those some inflows hurtin’ songs,” he explained. magnificent. blood to stay,” Feige, who operates the sheep and goat industry. We try to Ont., (located on Manitoulin Island) a b o u t . ” into equity products,” said Terry there are 400 costume pieces involved week-long training program that “We’re going to try and have a good time. Let’s The most intriguing part of the show was in the show. “In fact, we travel with our includes teaching them how to Carr, head ofwarm Canadian it up here fixed tonight.” witnessing Jackson connect with fans of all own washing machines and dryers, handle homesickness. One strategy leadership skills. Our business volumes have increased by 250% income for MFCWith Global the exception of “The Blues Man” and a g e s . because we never know what we’re they don’t use? Investment “LikeManagement, Red On A Rose,” a unit Jackson’s set list was The Brandt Centre was full of teens, young going to get in some of the arenas.” “The toughen-up approach full of instantly recognizable songs. As he TROY FLEECE/Leader-Post adults, baby boomers and seniors and each Zebastian Hunter, a Cirque du Soleil doesn’t work. It will only make G R E E N F U E L of Manulifepromised, Financial Jackson Corp.. covered the entire and every one of them appeared to share the “Those flows generally, when Alan Jackson performed at the Brandt Centre in Regina on Saturday. trapeze artist from Australia, said that them more homesick,” Saul says. emotional gamut. “Chattahoochee,” “Summer same connection to Jackson and his music. from a performer’s perspective, the As well, a phone call to Mom and Portable they’rePortable goingTime into Blues” products, and “It’s are Five O’Clock unforgettable “Where Were You (When The and it was finally released as a single, George Canyon, one of Canada’s top country logistical challenges always are Dad might do more harm than not targetingSomewhere” government represented debt. the fun songs, while World Stopped Turning).” Written in response reaching No. 5 on the Billboard charts. acts, got the night off to a great start with an overcome by the consistent work of the good, as simply hearing a familiar over the past eight years and we have attracted $80M in capital Units Storage They’re targeting“Livin’ Oncorporate Love,” “A debt, Woman’s Love” and to the 9/11 attacks in 2001, “Where Were You” “I wrote this song a long time ago and it only impressive eight-song, 30-minute set. Taking to support staff. voice can make a child ache for trade, agri-business, sporting, “Remember When” helped fill the carries as much impact today as it did when recently ended up on the radio,” said Jackson. the stage in a Regina Pats jersey, the native of “Every week we come in and it’s h o m e . corporate bonds.requirement They’re ofS love e c songs. t i o n Jackson debuted the song at the 2001 Country “It’s a subject that I’m still learning about.” Pictou, N.S., grabbed the crowd’s attention targeting yield products like Katie Couric B 2 perfect and exactly the same,” he said. Saul says parents are only called Innovative plant for Alberta But Jackson, who has 25 No. 1 hits to his Music Association awards show. While Jackson’s show didn’t have the right away with “Drinkin’ Thinkin’,” “So we’re really lucky. We have a great for guidance if the camper is high-yield bonds.” Emmy Awards B 3 credit, is perhaps best known for his hurtin’ Jackson even revealed an interesting little bombastic special effects that have become “Somebody Wrote Love” and “All of Nothing.” team — really professional and fun to despondent and unable to songs. Jackson’s grasp of the emotionalBusiness & Agriculturetidbit whenB 6 introducing “ALeader-Post Woman’s Love.”/ leaderpost.comcommon in� theTuesday, business, June it wasn’t29, 2010 totally� P a g e B 1 Although he got the crowd fired up with a cdnpups.comCarr, who helps manageB about work with.” participate in camp activities. $16 billion incomplexities fixed-income of life is evident in traditional Originally recorded for his 1998 album H i g h without some modern technology. Five video singalong version of the Johnny Cash hit By DAVE COOPER 10501958 Hunter, who has been a circus Says Froberg: “If they can master reinvestment to the property through three levels of government Postmedia News assets, said tunesinvestors like “Who’s are hungry Cheatin’ Who” and “Don’t M i l e a g e , the song wasn’t released as a single. It screens — three behind the main stage and “Ring of Fire,” Canyon was at his best with the performer since childhood, said it had it, it’s going to be really good for Rock The Jukebox” as well as the was re-recorded in 2006 for Like Red On A Rose one to each side — were used heavily ballads “Let It Out” and “I Want You To Live.” for securities that can provide been his dream to work with Cirque du their development.” EDMONTON — Northern Alberta is likely to reasonable income in a low- Soleil since he saw Alegria in Australia Calgary Herald For renovations, more than 10 years ago. He has been be the site of an innovative plant which will turn s t a g i n g , interest rate environment. Debate surrounds publicly funded Celebrating the YWCA’s 100th Roughriders prepare to open with Cirque du Soleil for almost a year. non-food-grade canola, and an easy-to-grow plant de-cluttering 546-5999“Everyone, when we’re REVIEW “I think that it’s really different than a entertainment and cultural DON HEALY/Leader-Post Ready for Camp ? called pennycress,tests at into private high qualityclinics. biodiesel. // A3 anniversary in Regina. // B1 training camp. // C1 & m o v i n g looking at the inquiries we get on lot of the other art forms that are out and private sector partnerships that we have established. there,” he said. “It incorporates a lot of Cirque du Soleil performer Uuve Jansson adjusts her costume backstage before the Alegria When is your child ready for Alberta’s new standards for green fuel call for products, is (asking) ‘What can show. all diesel sold in the province to contain two per you do to enhance our yield and different things. You have dance, you residence camp? have theatre, you have the circus and “You would never want to send Mark Allan cent biodiesel by next year. But Alberta, which provide better total returns, RSO’s ‘Spanish Flair’brings the heat you have the amazing athletics.” your child away — for the very first doesn’t produce any that is suitable for cold while broadly speaking, being in He spent five months in Montreal for of travelling, but that’s part of what 10 minutes.” time — to a weeklong summer weather, will have to import the product. the fixed-income space.’ ” a “formation period” to learn trapeze makes the job great. It’s a different world backstage at camp,” says Wendy Froberg, a Regina Symphony Orchestra the programme’s notes explain. changes and singing melodies, all in the After the intermission, the audience was and now tours with Alegria. With rare “It’s always travel,” he said, with a Alegria. Even more different is the registered psychologist. Across the country, only 10 per cent of the The demand has not Conexusbeen lost Arts Centre Those pieces include the well-known tradition of Khachaturian’s native folk music treated to “The Three-Cornered Hat,” from a demand will be filled by current Canadian on companies looking to borrow. exceptions, the tour moves to a new laugh. “Meeting new people, seeing new world the cast and crew create on stage Readiness results from a gradual “Carmen Suite No. 1” and “Carmen Suite No. of Armenia, notes in the programme explain. ballet score by Spanish composer de Falla. location every week, he said, noting cast places. It’s always a great experience to with every performance. progression in independence, she p l a n t s . Spreads, the yield difference to FIND MORE ON THIS AT By JOE COUTURE 2,” both of which are for full orchestras and Ko and the RSO gave a dazzling The ballet was his most successful score. members usually have some time in go to new cities and give people joy. They Tim Smith, the artistic director for says, and there isn’t a magic age President and CEO events that bring innovation, The modular biodiesel plant destined for government bonds, are higherLeader-Post contain recognizable passages from the opera. presentation of the work. Born and raised in Picasso designed the costumes and sets for its each location to walk around and check enjoy it and they see what the human the tour, has been with Cirque du Soleil when you can send your kid away. The year 2010 was another landmark year for Evraz Place. In Alberta is currently sitting in Michigan. It was than before the crisis. But they The RSO and SSYO combined presented S u i t e Saskatoon, Ko began studying violin when he premiere in London in the early 20th century. out the city. body can do.” for five months following a 20-year But, in general, she says your child designed by TPA, a firm headed by the former are near long-termhe Reginaaverages, Symphony so Orchestra shared N o . 1 beautifully. The sound seemed was seven. He has also studied piano Sawa explained the story behind the ballet, “Part of the challenge is the routine In Tolstov’s hand-balancing act, he career in New York City on Broadway is ready if he or she: some musical heat with its audience on particularly full due to the many instruments extensively. which is a series of interactions between a of it — of going, going, going,” he said. displays amazing strength by supporting and in professional theatre. He is � has handled sleepovers at a chief executive of Ford Motor Co., James Padilla. many see issuingSaturday new bonds evening as with the Mosaic added by the SSYO’s presence on stage. He has amassed many awards for violin miller and his wife and a local magistrate and ADIVISIONOFCANWESTPUBLISHINGINC.T “But a nice thing is that with the arena himself on one hand in ways that don’t charged with maintaining the artistic friend’s house, or weekend trips to The plant, which can be moved in a matter of inexpensive long-term financing. Masterworks concert Spanish Flair. The audience gave a standing ovation for and piano performance. He was named one of his men. Guest artist Sophie Bouffard, a tours, every 10 weeks we have two seem humanly possible — but he proves integrity of the Cirque du Soleil brand grandma’s, successfully; months, hasBREAKING converted NEWS a wide AT LEADERPOST.COMvariety of materi- REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN SATURDAY, ManyJUNE 5,companies 2010First, the also South have Saskatchewan Youth the RSO and the SSYO, which is directed by Canada’s “Top 20 Under 20” in 2007. He has soprano, sang two brief, but beautiful, weeks off, which means we can go home they are. His training started many years on the tour. � is independent in other areas of Orchestra joined the RSO for Carmen Suite Alan Denike, who has long been principal been recognized for his extensive selections during the performance. Members Go online today to als, from animal fats to soybean, corn and canola, painfully fresh memories of or wherever we like and have a bit of a ago, he said. “It’s exciting,” he said. “When I say leaderpost.com’s video his life (walks to school by himself, January we opened the brand new $55M Co-operators Centre into bio-diesel. being unableN o .to 1 . borrowThe stage at at allthe Conexus Arts Centre bassoon in the RSO and the Regina involvement in the community. He also is of the RSO sang as a chorus at one point — break and come back re-energized for “Most of the training I’ve done was that I am the artistic director for Alegria, for example); looked very full with the extra musicians. Symphony Chamber Players. studying medicine at the University of Sawa said, with a laugh, that the RSO centre to see videos But with commodity prices soaring, what it EMPLOYMENTNUMBERSwhen credit markets froze. t h e s h o w . ” when I was a kid,” he said. “Now, I’m just everyone goes, ‘Oh!’ It’s everyone’s from backstage at � asks about summer camp and RSO conductor Victor Sawa noted though In an evening with guest artists on every Toronto. Sawa introduced Ko by noting it’s “flamenco club” was being introduced with Denys Tolstov, a hand balancer and doing training that I need for my act on favourite show, so the pressure is on to genuinely wants to go; lacks is an inexpensive feedstock — something SHAUGHN BUTTS/Postmedia News “No one ever wants to get into A l e g r i a . that, even with the extra musicians, the work performed, the next on the stage was almost “disgusting” for one person to have so those efforts. juggler from Ukraine who has been with the show. One or two hours of practice, it make sure that it’s just as good as they � is good at making friends; enrichment and prosperity to High Prairie, Alta., farmer Stan Peacock has that situationorchestra again iswhere like Boston’s you smaller orchestra guest violinist Raymond Ko. much talent. Ko didn’t disappoint. The A third standing ovation capped off the James Padilla is head of the Chicago firm that designed the modular biodiesel plant for Cirque du Soleil for almost nine years, depends. It’s a lot of physical exercise. remember in 1994. So far we’ve been � is a good sleeper; and offered through his firm All Peace Industries. Alberta. need fundingg r oand u p . it simply isn’t Soviet composer Khachaturian’s “Violin audience applauded after the first movement evening. Sawa had advised the audience to said the life of a performer involves a lot Push ups. Staying on my hands for five, doing a really good job.” � has experience adjusting to new “This plant in Alberta will be a complete available. So Aseven Bizet’s if you C a r mdon’t e n is one of the most Concerto in D minor” premiered in the and didn’t stop until Sawa said, “You know, imagine warmer Spanish climates, especially situations (a new school, new complex. It sets a new standard for sport and recreation facilities, demonstration of the whole value stream (from immense amount of off-grade canola that goes to tion areas — such as Detroit, which is testing how have an urgencypopular for operas funding in the in world, many musicians summer of 1940 and was met with tremendous there are two more movements.” The with chilly weather in Saskatchewan. The hockey team, etc.). J o b s have attempted to extract movements to form enthusiasm, winning the Stalin Prize in 1941. audience gave a standing ovation after all of RSO did an excellent job of warming up A4 Leader-Post / leaderpost.com Saturday, May 15, 2010 EWS harvesting to crushing to refining). We have got to animal feed, and convinces many to start growing well it detoxifies old industrial sites — and clay 2011 … whyan not independent partially fundset of orinstrumental pieces, The work stresses a driving rhythm, meter the three movements were played. audience spirits. N show this to the world,” Padilla said in an inter- pennycress. soil areas of Alberta, where aluminum causes at least get that started?” said view before a meeting with a group which includ- A key advantage of pennycress is the quality of acid soil conditions that can substantially reduce Michael Ho, senior vice- REGINA SECURITY INCIDENT ed investors, government officials, grain handling its biodiesel, which performs to -28 C. Canola typ- crop yields. president, business development firms and several county reeves who would love ically performs to -7 C, although the TPA plant “I have seen increased production year over at rating agency DBRS. offering multi-functional performance and event flexibility for our to see the plant moved to their jurisdictions. can improve that rating to -18 C. Petroleum addi- year from my pennycress,” said Peacock. The boom has boosted fees for Saskatchewan. The whole project would be worth more than tives are added to improve the performance of Shane Pospisil, a principalr e with v Nichols i e wtop underwriters s like RBC Soldiers miss $30 million and produce 66 million litres of some biodiesel fuels. Applied Management who works on economic Capital Markets, a unit of Royal biodiesel a year. The other big plus for pennycress and off-grade development projects with several towns in Bank of Canada. Foreign players Financing has yet to be finalized. canola is simply its small environmental footprint. Alberta, said the impending need for biodiesel in the sector include HSBC flight home Besides High Prairie, the Alberta communities “The energy content for biodiesel is 3.4, which has caught the attention of some firms. Holdings Plc and Bank of customers. Aside from enjoyment of the facilities by the sport of Fort Saskatchewan, Smoky Lake and Waskate- means for every unit of energy you put in to cre- “They are thinking this is the future, and America’s Merrill Lynch arm. By PAMELA ROTH nau are being considered for the plant. ate it, the biodiesel yields 3.4 units of energy — a maybe they should be involved.m There isi a x lot eBut d many bond market Leader-Post “We bought the equipment and rejigged it to 340-per-cent advantage, said Padilla more awareness out there now than there was watchers say the corporateStar debt Wars: In Concert is playing the Brandt Centre on Wednesday. work with all these feedstock oils. And we can That rises to 4.5 for canola, and is even higher even a few months ago.” issuance boom is bound to slow Two Regina-based soldiers en route back home By NEIL SCOTT from Afghanistan missed their connecting flight at reproduce this plant very well and very efficient- for pennycress. Padilla said the pressure to improve fuel Leader-Postecon- as the economy picks up, interest ly,” said Padilla. “But with ethanol, it is 1.1, which is one unit of omy and lower greenhouse gas emissions will rates rise and bond yields climb. the Winnipeg International Airport on Thursday and recreation community, the Co-operators Centre has already after they were held up by security for possessing pro- Padilla’s was the only firm Peacock could find energy to produce ethanol that yields 1.1 units of only keep increasing. Employment was up by 4,000“The jobs charmed in existence we’ve hibited items in their luggage. that could handle various grades of canola and energy. In the U.S. this is all about energy inde- “So there is pressure of allSaskatchewan kinds on automotive last month comparedhad with the May last of last little while, it’s not According to Mathieu Larocque, spokesman for the pennycress. The two agreed to co-operate.By IRENE SEIBERLINGp e n d e n c e . ” technology. The U.S. wantsyear 80-per-cent and Regina had cuts the in lowest unemploymentsustainable rate indefinitely. I think Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Leader-Post i n C a n a d a . a security officer detected brass knuckles and throw- TPA supplies the technical expertise, becomes Peacock, who has grown pennycress on his petroleum use and greenhouseStatistics gas emissionsCanada data by released companiesFriday also indi- have been very wise a partner in the first project and gets to showcase farm for three years, said it is an amazing plant 2050, so in the future you will have a lot more bio- at taking advantage of it,” said ing stars in one of the soldiers’ checked bags. Bieber Fever hit Saskatchewan cated that Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate was 5 Larocque said Winnipeg police were called to the added to the experience of guests and exhibitors to the Western its system, which it hopesFriday to eventuallyas news spread sell that thatCanadi- actually pulls contaminants — like lead, zinc, fuels, lightweight vehicles andper cent, more which downsizing,” was the lowest in ColleenCanada and Campbell, well executive airport to seize the items, which resulted in the sol- around the Justinworld. Bieber an pop sensation — and arsenic teenage and aluminum — from the soil and stores h e s a i d . below the 8.1-per-cent national unemploymentmanaging rate. director, debt capital diers missing their flights. M y W o r l d Peacock helps farmers findheartthrob a home — Justin for theBieberthem will be in the plant stem. This is useful in reclama- In Regina,Edmonton the unemployment Journal ratemarkets was only at4.7 BMO per Capital Markets. “These items are not only prohibited on planes, but North American playing shows in Regina and Saska- cent, which was the lowest among the major cities also under the Criminal Code of Canada,” said T o u r toon in September. across Canada. L a r o c q u e . “Me and my friends were scream- Opinions on the significance of those number var- Capt. Amber Bineau, spokeswoman for the 38 R e g i n a ing and jumping up and down,” a ied, with Doug Elliott, the publisher of the S a s k Canadian Brigade Group headquarters, couldn’t com- T h u r s d a y , Canada Farm Progress Show, Queen City Exhibition, Royal clearly excited 13-year-old Karlyn Trends Monitor newsletter, giving the May statistics a ment on the details of the security check at the airport (As of April 2011) S e p t . 1 6 , Ursu said Friday morning. mixed review. without further information, but said the soldiers Executive Management Team Brandt Centre Ursu and half a dozen of her “They’re good but not great,’’ Elliott commented. arrived in Winnipeg the previous night and were friends are hoping to attend the While employment is still growing in the province, returning home to Regina from a seven-month stay in S a s k a t o o n Regina show, which will take place the pace of increase is slowing down, Elliott said. Afghanistan. F r i d a y , on Sept. 16 at the Brandt Centre. Most of the job increases were in the manufactur- The pair were booked on a 7 a.m. flight the next day S e p t . 1 7 , The Saskatoon show is slated for ing, resources and construction sectors, but things when one of the soldiers was held up at security. The Credit Union Sept. 17 at Credit Union Centre. are slowing down in the service and retail sectors, DON HEALY/Leader-Post Red and Canadian Western Agribition. Last April, the new Co- Mission other soldier chose to stay behind with his comrade Mark Allan, President and CEO C e n t r e Tickets, which will range in price Elliott said. Rob Merrifield (centre), federal minister of state for transport, speaks with Tom Lukiwski (left), MP for Regina-Lums- and the pair were placed on a later flight. from $45 to $65, are expected to sell “The (Saskatchewan) economy isn’t firing on all den-Lake Centre, and Mayor Pat Fiacco at the official opening of The Co-operators Centre at Evraz Place in Regi- Bineau said it would have been apparent to securi- Tickets go on out quickly. cylinders, that’s for sure,’’ Elliott said. na on Friday. ty that the two men were soldiers based on their sale at 10 a.m. “Elton John, for both shows, was The pace of job increase in the rest of Canada is clothing. on Friday, under 10 minutes. And we anticipate now faster than in Saskatchewan, Elliott said. The soldiers weren’t able to comment about the J u n e 1 1 a t this will be very similar to that,” pre- Telling one of science fiction’s i n c i d e n t . ticketmaster.ca dicted Neil Donnelly, vice-president operators Show Arena hosted the Esso Midget Womens’ Hockey See Jobs on Page A2 Neil Donnelly, Vice-President Events and Entertainment of events and entertainment for Co-operators Centre opens Enriching the quality of life P r i c e s a r e Evraz Place. $45 to $65, Tickets for the Regina and Saska- F R O M A 3 depending on toon shows go on sale Friday at 10 REGINA By DOYLE FOX for over a century and it was allowed to run basis since December 2009, but now with location; limit a.m. Purchases will be limited to greatest tales in a whole new way Leader-Post down over time and I think the biggest the final touches being put on, the centre is of four to six four or six tickets, depending on amount of work at the beginning was to sell ready to take on several large events over tickets per seating location. Championships, which was broadcast on TSN. It started out in the fall of 2007 and now the vision — this place does not have to the summer and into the fall. P e t r i e 1 John Hicke, Vice-President and CFO p u r c h a s e r , “Jump on Ticketmaster.ca as Star Wars: In Concert want to keep symphony music alive.” Skateboarder — a f t e r 2 ⁄2 of planning and development, present the way it has in the past. We do Lacrosse and ball hockey leagues are depending on quickly as you can,” Donnelly recom- Brandt Centre Even though he wasn’t keen on the idea of playing a plus the expenditure of over $60 million — not have to look like the Beverly Hillbillies being run in the iceless rinks and the cen- Continued from Page A3 location; limited mends to ticket buyers. “It’s first 7 p.m. Wednesday protocol droid designed to serve humans, the S t a r W a r s The Co-operators Centre is now a reality. here, we can have a prosperous-looking tre will be home to the Western Farm number of pre- come, first served.” saga has formed a major part of Daniel’s acting career. Members of the federal and provincial event facility that is welcoming and invit- Progress Show and Agribition, as well as After I donated phone #2 to the needy jackfish, my sale tickets A small allotment of pre-sale fatally injured By PAMELA ROTH But now that he’s shed his golden alter ego, Daniels has governments joined Evraz Place represen- ing for people,” said Mark Allan, president Queen City Exhibition. wife and daughter drove into town for a replacement. available to tickets will be available to mem- Leader-Post begun to see the S t a r W a r s movies through different eyes. tatives and Mayor Pat Fiacco at the centre and CEO of Evraz Place. “As a big-event property, one of the “It’s so pretty!” they gushed upon their return. Sure for people in the community Justin Bieber bers of the Justin Bieber fan club. Each night on the giant LED screens, he sees his old on Friday morning to formally open it and Allan said securing the necessary funds things we are looking for is to have the enough, my new phone was positively adorable, in a f a n c l u b Reid Pedersen, Vice-President Sports and Recreation For details, visit Leader-Post staff friends, all looking very young. unveil a dedication plaque marking the for the project took a significant effort as buildings busy all the time. So if they can polished copper finish with a floaty-bubble faceplate m e m b e r s . www.bieberfever.com. hese aren’t the droids you’re looking for. It’s like a family scrapbook, said Daniels, with some of effort the three levels of government put w e l l . be busy with sports and recreation and display. Now when I need to make a call in the presence For the first time, paperless tick- The Regina Police Service is investigating after a On Wednesday, the Brandt Centre will the footage bringing back good and bad memories from towards the project. It was not until June 2008 that the Gov- then, when there is some downtime with of other males, the flip-top might as well reveal a mir- P a p e r l e s s ets will be available in Regina. 17-year-old skateboarder was fatally injured on The addition of the Co-operators Centre to our portfolio of transform into a S t a r W a r s universe, with C- days of endless filming. “Saskatchewan used to have a reputa- ernment of Canada, Government of sport and recreation, you can have other ror, sponge, and powder cake for touch-up of my blush. tickets available About 30 per cent of the premium Thursday night. 3PO taking centre stage and a parade of But after watching the footage over and over again, and tion of being ‘next year country’ — a place Saskatchewan and City of Regina agreed to events come in — that is the beauty of the Last night my daughter and wife returned home for premium seats will be sold via paperless tick- At about 10 p.m., police were alerted that a young Stormtroopers to follow. But he won’t be seeing the reaction from the audience, Daniels said the where every good thing seemed to be just each put more than $20 million into the six- system for the community because you do from shopping for birthday cellphones with the seating in both ets, Donnelly said. male had fallen from a skateboard and was receiving wearing his trademark golden robot ensemble force is now definitely with him. over the horizon — but as I look around rink facility. not have to have two sets of infrastructure. happy news that the best price they found was “$0*.” R e g i n a a n d Elma Shoulak, Vice-President Human Resources Paperless ticketing will also be emergency medical treatment by EMS and the Regi- Tor have his long-time counterpart, R2-D2 at his side. “I have become much more respectful and this amazing facility today, I say that next Even with the appropriate funding, You can do it with one set of infrastructure That is a vertbatim quote. The asterisk is an emoti- Saskatoon. offered in Saskatoon. na Fire Department. Instead, Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C- understanding of what this huge story was and is,” said year has arrived for this province,” said Allen said they still faced some problems. that has multiple uses,” Allan said. con for a kiss, right? My girls were all smoochy, possi- Paperless tickets can only be Police went to the area of Wadge Street and Well- 3PO in all six S t a r W a r s films) will appear as himself and Anthony Daniels is the narrator of Star Wars: In Daniels, the only actor to appear in all six S t a r W a r s f i l m s . Dustin Duncan, minister of tourism, parks, “We were building during a time of esca- The completion of the centre marks the bly to divert dad’s attention from the gawdawful real picked up the night of the show by band Drive in northwest Regina, where the incident facilities and the new business volumes that accompanied, a new through the hosting and delivery lead the audience through the S t a r W a r s s a g a f r o m Concert. “Every night, completely normal people — not crazy fans culture and sport. lating prices two years ago and to keep our end of phase one of the renewal plan for story behind the punctuation. the person who purchased them, had happened between 9:30 and 10 p.m. beginning to end. — have been thrilled by this story, moved by it and Although Friday marked an exciting day project on time and on budget was a chal- Evraz Place and, according to Allan, phase They need not have bothered. With the cacophony who must present the credit card the A vehicle and driver that may have been involved “All through the years of being inside that costume, it’s on tour — that show specially edited footage from the six inspired. It’s truly a wonderful experience.” for those involved in the project, it was evi- lenge as well,” he said. two is already underway. of ringtones soon to fill our house, a virtual non-stop tickets were purchased with, Don- in the incident were still at the scene when police hard to come on as myself,” said Daniels, narrator of S t a r S t a r W a r s f i l m s . Star Wars: In Concert will be performed at the Brandt dent that there had been some bumps on “We feel pretty good about what we were Allen said phase two includes bulldoz- tribute to the Spike Jones Orchestra by the touring Bill Stoner, Vice-President Property and Facilities nelly explained. a r r i v e d . Wars: In Concert . The footage runs in sync with live music performed by an Centre Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m. t h e r o a d . able to do.” ing the old barns at the west end of the cast of Stomp, all concentration and attention will Reuters “ B i g S t a r W a r s fans will totally love it beyond their 84-piece orchestra, which plays some of the most The show will include an exclusive exhibit of S t a r s W a r s “The exhibition property has been here The facility has been open on a limited property and developing that area. long gone, the least of my concerns. See Bieber on Page A2 Justin Bieber will perform two shows in Saskatchewan. See Skateboarder on Page A2 wildest dreams. It tells their favourite story the way they memorable soundtracks from John Williams’ epic S t a r costumes, props, artifacts, production artwork and division was required to manage our substantial sport & recreation have never seen it.” W a r s s c o r e s . specially created behind-the-scenes videos from the You don’t have to be a S t a r W a r s fan to enjoy Star Wars: In It’s a symphony lover’s dream, Daniels said, that Lucasfilm archives. A wayward car smashedCanadian into a speller James Taylor and CaroleBP King’s captures Riders hoping to McDonald’scapitalize on recall C o n c e r t , Daniels said. promises to inspire fans of the movies to exchange their Many of the pieces are leaving Skywalker Ranch for the The multimedia show, which began a 50-city leg of a lightsabers for a bow and violin. first time. Fan favourites include Jedi Masters Kit Fisto garage on Park Street. // A3 tour was a surprise hit. // B2 Dominique Dorsey’s skills. // C1 www.ReginaHomes4you.com Denise Wanner, Manager, Executive Office out of competition some leaking oil puts spotlight on cadmium worldwide tour in May, comes with three-storey tall, high- “You just sit there and listen and let the music wash and Plo Koon, and props such as blasters and helmets from of local, regional, national and definition LED super screens — one of the largest ever put inside you,” said Daniels. “You just feel something. We C o r u s c a n t . Canada’s Laura Newcombe The ongoing effort by BP to cap- The massive McDonald’s recall Playing business. 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Billboard Graham Edge – Director Brandt Centre Lisa Zunti, LPN NEW YORK — Huey Lewis and the News recorded some of the such as the Premiers Dinner, Ken Goff Boxing and others. most iconic pop-rock of the ’80s, and notched two No. 1 albums, including 1983’s seven-times plat- inum-certified S p o r t s . Marcus Ellam – General Manager Food and Beverage Although the band has toured For more than two years, Saskatchewan’s 25,000 health care providersconstantly, - itworking hasn’t released an The Saskatchewan album of original material since in home care, acute care, nursing homes, and public health – have2 been 0 0 1 ’ s P l seekinga n B . a fair contract from SAHO and the government. Now the group is back with government S o u l s v i l l e , an album of soul covers The completion of the Co-operators Centre marks the completion from the Stax Records catalog, Fred Fink – Manager Event Delivery But the government and SAHO are playing favourites, giving somedue health Nov. 2 on care WOW Records. The set includes the Staple Singers’ and SAHO workers much better treatment than others. “Respect Yourself,” Johnnie Tay- lor’s “Just the One (I’ve Been Just look at the way it treats licensed practical nurses like Lisa. TheLooking Saskatchewan For)” and the title track must do better. by Isaac Hayes. Here, Lewis talks about his of Phase One of our master plan to renew and revitalize Evraz S e c t i o n Business News Contact S t o c k s government pays the full cost of the licensing fees for registered nurses. But health Darwin Godlien – Manager Security and Parking D 2 classicBruce soulJohnstone influences, his busi- Financial Post D 3 care providers like Lisa must wait months for reimbursement of theirnessTelephone professional and his 781-5304sideline Faxas a 565-2588 film and D Classifieds D 4 Leader-Post / leaderpost.com � Tuesday, June 15, 2010 � P a g e D 1 [email protected] actor. fees and then only receive a portion of what they pay. They make lessB i l thanl b o a r d : Why did you record an album of Stax soul? DON HEALY/Leader-Post DON HEALY/Leader-Post registered nurses but are expected to pay more. How is that fair? L e w i s : It was actually my man- NEW-VEHICLE SALES agerENERGY Bob Brown’s idea.CENTRE I was a lit- Place. Our sights are now set on Phase Two, which requires the Regina fans loved Jon Bon Jovi. Kid Rock warms up the crowd for Bon Jovi. Andrew Higgins - General Manager Sports and Rec tle wary because I’m a big fan of The Led Zeppelin Experience performed Saturday nightPlaying at the Brandt favourites Centre. will not solve staff shortages – this stuff. But I figured there’s no or improve patient care. Only a fair deal will. harm in trying and working the songs P up. o I was w wary e because r some of these performances are Sask. follows national trend so great they shouldn’t be repeat- It’s time SAHO and the government negotiated one. ‘Impressive’ Rock delivers ed. But I think we’ve done it jus- refurbishment of the Canada Centre and demolition of “barn row” Marni Hubelit – Director Retail Operations Leader-Post staff tice ands we’ll t a turn ti a olot ofn people JAMES HAYWARD SLAYING JASON PEARSON and Financial Post on to this stuff. Memorable experience B i l l b o a r d : Among the songs you By JEFF DeDEKKER The pre-concert press kit indicated chose, were there any that were Leader-Post Sambora brings 15 different electric guitars on ThePresented sale of new by vehichles the Health in Care Team the road and if he didn’t use all 15 Wednesday Saskatchewan followed the national particularlyo n challengingt r a c ork that ‘badass’show trend in April, made decreasing up of 2.5 members per from: you felt were important to get just ven Jon Bon Jovi is willing to admit that night he came close. It seemed he changed r i g h t ? and the race barns. It will connect the Canada Centre complex time flies when you’re having fun. guitars with every song but what didn’t change cent in April over March, but Leader-Post staff Chris Hutchison - Director Corporate Development A t e a r f u l “Somebody told me before the show was Sambora’s skill — he plays like a man over the last 20 years to be here. This ain’t no increasing 3.8 per cent year over L e w i s : We knew you can’t do a E By CHRISTOPHER TESSMER Bonham plays tribute to drummer dad Stax record without an Otis Red- Walker’s release Looking for a place to Dine? that it’s been 20 years since we were last in possessed, with poise, ease and confidence. for the Leader-Post American Idol bullshit. This is American year, according to Statistics Canada. A groundbreaking ceremony S e c t i o n Regina. How is that possible?” the 48-year-old He might not be AC/DC’s Angus Young but badass bullshit.” Leading the way was the sale of dingwas song, held inbut North some Battlefordof them are on ‘Conviction’ review B 2 tasteregina.com rocker asked the estimated crowd of 35,000 at Sambora is capable of holding more than his t was hot, muggy, loud and boisterous, but With the crowd mostly won over, Rock trucks, which includes vans and untouchable.Monday for the “Try North a Little Battleford Ten- derness” is out. “Just One More Josh Ritter B 3 Mosaic Stadium on Wednesday night. own with it comes to guitar licks. more importantly the one hour that saw wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans and a S U V s . Jason Bonham’s Energy Centre, a new $700-million, It increasedLed Zeppelin about 15Experience per cent Day”'261-megawatt was proposed, (MW) naturaland I was gas DVD reviews B 4 � � “I like lots of things about Regina. I liked Sambora also proved he was more than just Irock bad boy Kid Rock on the massive fedora, tore through “Rock ’N’ Roll Pain Leader-Post / leaderpost.com Friday, October 29, 2010 P a g e B 1 Saturday wary in the beginning, because to the Ag Ex building, completing the interconnectivity of our B anniversary the flyover before the show. I liked the nice guitar player by taking centre stage and lead stage at Mosaic Stadium was an exercise in Train” before playing a piano-based version year over year, offset by a 16-per- power station. Kyle Lamkey - Manager Sports and Rec things written about us in the newspaper. vocals for “Lay Your carefully crafted debauchery. of Sly and the Family Stone’s “Everyday cent decline inBrandt automobile Centre sales it’s Northlandtough. I didn’t Power, know an ifindepend- I could And I met Jovi, a baby who was named after Hands On Me.” S e t L i s t From the moment that the longhaired rock People” and a cover of country singer Jamey during the same period. cutent it. power But it was producer one of basedthe last in shocks family 1. “Blood on Blood” Ontario police asking the driver to By CHRISTOPHER TESSMER things we cut, and we cut it in one REVIEW the band. It won’t be another 20 years before Sambora’s voice fit 2. “We Weren’t Born to and roll icon met the Saskatchewan sunshine Johnson’s amazing song “In Colour.” The However, because Saskatchewan Toronto, was chosen earlier this Driver sought come forward, no one has. we’re back in Regina.” the quintessential F o l l o w ” to the time he bowed out to a standing and latter, described by Rock as “one of the best residents favourfor thetrucks Leader-Post over cars by completeyear by take. SaskPower to provide lawyers and judge held an inappro- With tears running down his face 3. “You Give Love a Bad Name” about two-to-one, overall sales were baseloadB i l l b o ar delectricity: This is the to firstthe provin-News Currently touring in support of their their rock ballad perfectly 4. “Whole Lot of Leavin’ ” appreciative audience, Rock definitively songs written in the past System ‘a joke,’ priate meeting during the trial Monday, Carl said: “Our lives have latest album, The Circle, Bon Jovi certainly as he morphed into proved that he belongs on the stages of 10 years,” also got the S e t L i s t up nearlyouring fourand playingper cent the on songs a year- of his father’s albumc i a l g r isince d . 2001. Why did it take without Walker present. in hit-and-run come to a standstill. We can’t go for- 5. “Born to Be My Baby” 1. “Rock N Roll Jesus” legendary band, drummer Jason Bonham so long to get into the studio events complex. Financing and refining the design and business made up for lost time with an impressive 23- a church choir 6. “Lost Highway” s t a d i u m s . piano-only version as the 2. “You Never Met a over-year, seasonally unadjusted The combined-cycle, natural- Brenda McIntosh - Events Manager Dan Hayward is angry Walker got ward and we can’t go back — I can’t 7. “It’s My Life” had to anticipate many would question his again, and why did you decide brother says song, 135-minute set. Bon Jovi, joined as always leader orchestrating Following a pre-recorded intro of talented artist manned Motherf---er Quite Like Tb a s i s . gas-fired power station is expect- a new trial based on this “techni- By PAMELA COWAN see the future anymore. We’re just 8. “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” M e ” motives in progressing with the project. against original material? by Richie Sambora (guitar), Tico Torres the congregation. 9. “We Got It Goin’ On” Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” the Detroit- the ivory keys. “They’re still buying trucks,’’ said ed to begin operations in 2013. cality,” even though the jury was Leader-Post l o s t . ” 3. “All Summer Long” Midway through his concert Saturday night, L e w i s : We’re not spring chick- (drums) and David Bryan (keyboards), dipped Jon’s voice 10. “Bad Medicine”/ born singer and his 10-piece Brown Trucker Laughing and noting 4. “Rock ’N’ Roll Pain Doug Elliott of SaskTrends Monitor , a “We were standing here today at By JASON WARICK unaware of it when it rendered its Jason, 31, who had been living in deep into the band’s discography and gave the sounded great, the “Pretty Woman”/ “Shout” Band (which included two drummers) took the crowd had some T r a i n ” themonthly 44-year-old statistical musician newsletter. addressed his critics ens.a sod-turning And the public ceremony isn’t clamour-and I was Saskatchewan News Network guilty verdict. Barb and Carl Pearson’s world Waterloo, was in Grand Bend, Ont., 11. “Love Is The Only Rule” 4. “Everyday People” stating, “There were a lot of people who said I ing for new Huey Lewis and the crowd a taste of the music that’s enabled the band sounded great, 12. “Lay Your Hands on Me” the stage shortly after 7 p.m. and launched “real hillbillies” in In fact, the total dollar value of impressed how much preliminary “As far as I’m concerned, he revolved around their three chil- to carry on a summer tradition — 5. “In Colour” shouldn’t be doing this, but f*** them.” News material. We have written a New Jersey rockers to sell 130 million albums the visuals were 13.“(I Want To) Make A into the opening chords of “Rock ’N’ Roll attendance, Rock ran 6. “Cowboy” vehicle sales for the first four work had already been done on SASKATOON — The family of doesn’t deserve his freedom. The dren. Then a hit-and-run driver the Not So Pro Beach Volleyball M e m o r y ” Despite the devil-may-care statement, the few things, but you want it to be case for this major initiative will be a priority for 2011. worldwide over the past 26 years. impressive but the Jesus.” Ironically, as he repeatedly sang through “Cowboy,” 7. “Picture” months is up 19 per cent, while unit this site,” said Garner Mitchell, 14. “I’ll Be There For You” Cairol McMorrow - Interim Food and Beverage Manager the Yorkton man shot and killed in Canadian legal system is a joke,” he shattered the Regina family’s Tournament. 8. “Interlude” evening was a satisfying mixture of meaningful, so it becomes Opening with “Blood On Blood” and “We set did hit a bit of a 15. ”Someday I’ll Be Saturday about a “freight train rollin’ packed tight full (which included a brief sales are up eight per cent for the acting president and CEO of 2003 by Kim Walker is furious Walk- s a i d . w o r l d . Following a night out with 9. “So Hot” sentimentality, expert musicianship, and a increasingly harder. Weren’t Born To Follow,” Bon Jovi decided to lull one hour in with N i g h t ” of rhythm of blues” the old CP Rail rail yard Dukes of Hazard t h e m e 10. “Bawitdaba” year to date. SaskPower. “So I know it’ll be up er was released earlier this month James Hayward had a lengthy In the early hours of July 26, 2009, friends, he was struck by a vehicle challenge the crowd right off the bat. “(I Want To) Make A 16. “In These Arms” beside the stadium started rocking as a large break, and “So Hot,” the celebratedElliott saidsongbook. trucks tends to cost andIt’s running interesting by fall to of contrast 2013.’’ the as he awaits a retrial. criminal record involving drug, their son Jason was struck and while he was walking to a nearby 17. “Work For the Working The lights darkened at exactly 7:30 p.m. as the market now to the Stax period “Regina — are you with me out there?” he Memory,” “I’ll Be M a n ” freight train ran by. 39-year old Rock showed his more sensitive more than cars on average, which SaskPower is expanding natural Walker “has never shown one drunk driving and other convic- killed by a vehicle that failed to campsite around 5 a.m. s h o u t e d . There For You,” 18. “Who Says You Can’t Go For those not quite tuned into the fact that side as played the Rock/Sheryl Crow hit stage’sexplains backdrop the higher separated dollar volumein the middle of to whengas fired the generationmusic was tocreated serve by the lick of sympathy for anyone but tions. His family acknowledges this, stop. Despite repeated pleas from See Pearson on Page A2 The answer was a resounding yes and when “Someday I’ll Be H o m e ” they were at a massive rock show, Rock hit “Picture.” While Crow was nowhere to be revealsales three compared large LCD with screens vehicle that unit played a blackrapid and loadwhite people growth — inte- in himself,” said Dan Hayward, but Dan Hayward notes there were 19. “Keep the Faith” brief video introducing the audience to Jason grated musicians — in a segregat- Bon Jovi told the crowd, “Show me what you’ve Saturday Night,” E n c o r e them with both barrels smoking as his ripped found, one of his background singers filled in s a l e s . Saskatchewan. Mitchell said the younger brother of victim James no drugs or money found in the Bonham as a child and his fond recollections of ed society. Now society is inte- Degan Middleton-Machdanz – Food Event Manager got,” they responded with an enthusiastic “In These Arms” 20. “This Is Our House” into the notes of “You’ve Never Met a admirably as they sat on stools at the front of “On average, I think they make province’s electricity load growth ( t w i c e ) H a y w a r d . house at the time of the killing. He singalong of “You Give Love A Bad Name.” and “Work For the Motherf---er Quite Like Me,” from his third t h e s t a g e . hismore father, money Led onZeppelin trucks drummerthan they Johndo Bonham. grated,is expected but music to average is more three segre- to 3.5 “There are a number of things he Kim Walker said Jadah Walker and his brother 21. “Wanted Dead or Alive” Describing the show to follow as a journey gated than ever. We’ve always While the music was front and centre, the Working Man.” This 23. “Livin’ on a Prayer” a l b u m COCKY . The hard-rocking song During his interlude, Rock manned the DJ on cars,’’ Elliott added. per cent a year for the next 10 could have done other than unload ful appeal means he will get a new both needed help with their addic- through his recollections of his father’s band, the enjoyed the gray areas of music, Capital improvements continue to be made throughout our other massive stage was also a sight to behold. isn’t a knock on the showcased his band and demonstrated just tables, guitar, and drums as he poured Across Canada, sales of new vehi- years, compared with 1.5 per cent a goddamn gun in the house. He trial, possibly in the fall. t i o n s . Backed by a high definition video screen in songs — the material definitely was good — how tight of an outfit they really were. himself a Jim Beam as he ran through a videocles faded fell into black April as forthe stage a second lights came on Jason Bonham anchors the Led Zeppelin Experience from behind his drum kit. andfor the unfortunately previous 10 years. there’s not a executed him because he couldn’t Last week, Walker was released He said Walker could have the shape of a half circle — it measures an but stringing that many slower songs together Extremely good on recording, musically they George Thorogood guitar lick, a Peter andstraight Bonham month, came led onto by the a decline stage with in his band big“That’s commercial huge, market absolutely for it. huge,’’ But control his daughter.” from custody. He has been spend- shipped his daughter off to live imposing 115 feet wide by 50 feet high — the took the crowd out of the performance. were even better live. Frampton vocal effect, and a rendition of Ted topassenger conservative car applause.purchases, the feder- commented during the show that besides this Dylan summoned his inner Plant. Many swayed, IMitchell must say, said. now that “We we’ve need got another this Walker, 53, has never denied ing time catching up with his fami- with relatives, or even fired a warn- The stage was a rather barren set up, being special because it’s his dad’s songs, these entranced by the music, while others snuck pulls thing out of our system I’ve actual- Entertainment and Events stage also included a circular ramp into the The band regained its footing, ending the When “All Summer Long” followed that Nugent’s “Cat Scratch Fever.” Regarding the al agency said. 100 MW each year, so this 261 MW fatally shooting James Hayward. ly and looking for work in Yorkton. ing shot to scare Hayward. crowd. With rectangular video screens on set with “Who Says You Can’t Go Home” and up, even the most uninformed were able to last offering, Rock must have been well completelySales were minimalist down 4.7 despite per cent the screensto in the were just great songs. from joints they had smuggled into the venue. In lyplant got some… is goingideas. to a major part of Hayward was living with Walker’s Dan Hayward, 25, said it took Dan Hayward disputes the each side of the stages, fans were guaranteed “Keep The Faith.” sing along to last year’s radio staple that tore aware that a little “Cat Scratch Fever” background125,792 units and during the standard the month, lighting and rig above. “It just happens that my dad was in the band,” many ways, the ambiance wasROY the ANTAL/Leader-Postclosest ourBillboard future supply.”: What will you be daughter, Jadah, at the time of the four years after the shooting to get defence position that Walker is not Dressed in jeans, a white T-shirt, black shades he said. “I’m a big fan — they were f***ing resemblance to authentic Zeppelin. doing to promote the record? divisions as well. Events and Entertainment worked with the not to miss a beat, whether it was a sly smile Jon threw a curveball with the first song of up the airwaves of rock, pop and country always goes over well in the sticks. preliminary industry data indicate Capital Ford marketing and advertising manager Kristen Rinas and general manager Cam Bottrell Northland has signed a 20-year s h o o t i n g . Walker convicted. Now that Walker a threat to anyone else in the com- from Bon Jovi or a sneer from Sambora. the encore: “This Is Our House.” stations. The energetic frontman tore around Closing with “Bawitdaba,” which kicked off andvehicle a dark sales trucker’s were hat, unchanged Bonham opened in unveil the set the brilliantnew Ford and Fiesta I never on got Monday. the chance The to tell Fiesta, my whichClosing has been the setselling with awell rousing in Europe version and of Asia, supplyLewis: agreement We’re going to to sell tour, power and Ito During the 2007 murder trial, is free, the family is forced to relive m u n i t y . During “We Weren’t Born To Follow,” a song “We’re going to play a song we’ve never the catwalk that encircled the VIP crowd as with a shower of sparks, high flames firing off withMay, the the classic federal “Rock agency and said. Roll.” Bonham’swill be availabled a d t h a there . ” in the fall. Its features include a voice-activated,“Kashmir,” Dylan continuedhands-free, his strongin-car vocals, commu- knowSaskPower, we’re going but theon Jimmy terms Kim- of the court heard Jadah, 16 at the time, the events and emotions they had “He’s shown how he’ll react to about standing up and fighting for a belief, the played live before,” Jon explained. “And I the crowd grooved to the Lynryd Skynrd- the stage, and a cannon blast that caused more band,Most comprised economists of Whitesnake expected bassist sales Michael The band ran through favourites such as “The though his voice started struggling with the mel’sdeal areshow confidential. at some point … Com- became addicted to morphine tried to put behind them. any threat. What happens when his Devin, Stephen Leblanc on guitar, keyboards,nications andLemon entertainment Song,” “Dazed system. and Confused,” and higher notes. mercially, I don’t know. It would Rob O’Connor – Show Manager – Western Canada Farm screen filled with images of Lance Armstrong, hope you don’t mind but we’re going to film based rhythms, dancing along to the most than a few people to scream in surprise,” Rock to fall by five per cent in April after “These are very complex con- while living with Hayward. After “We have to go through it all over kid has a bully bothering him? Is the Wright brothers, President Barack Obama, this for a video. So if you want to fix your hair famous of guitar licks. showed that a badass who raps, cusses, and anda drop lap steel, of 4.2 Tony per Cataniacent the on previous lead guitarbuilt and cars falling“Thank four You,” per whichcent. showedsenger footage car on salesthe for the pastThe band five returnedwhile British to finish Columbia the night and with the an Ter- betracts,’’ wonderful Mitchell if people said, would adding lis- the various attempts to call police or again,” he said. dad going to come up with a (gun) Winston Churchill, Oprah Winfrey and Martin and makeup, go ahead.” Taking a moment to address the crowd, grabs his crotch as much as the King of Pop can Jamesm o n t hDylan . on vocals. Trucks —backdrop including (from minivans, Bonham’s grandma)months,” ofStatistics his father Canadaencore said. of “Wholeritories Lotta fell Love,” 1.5 per which cent. featured tendeal to it. includes That’s all “everything we hope for. from have the girl committed to hospital “Now he’s out, and God knows and save the day?” he said. Visually it was somewhat difficult to get past as a child. Catania playing the theremin as Bonham wowed Soul music is a wonderfully Regina Pats to expand their office space and new air conditioning P a g e Luther King Jr. It was interesting imagery — Before playing the song a second time for Rock asked everyone nonchalantly “what was stillCity win & over Provincial the most News straight-laced Contact of crowds. Sales of passenger cars declined sport-utility vehicles, light and Overall sales were down in all “Sales in the region have capital and fuel to labour costs failed, Walker went to Hayward’s how long it’ll take to get him back “The bottom line is he’s a control most people wouldn’t compare Lance extra filming, Jon had an interesting up?”, to a chorus of screams. He welcomed the While Rock admittedly swore enough to the9.5 fact per that cent it wasn’t to 57,639 Robert units, Plant, with Johnheavy Paul trucks, vansAfter and a 20-minute buses — intermission,lost provinces the show in April, led the by Quebeccrowd withdeclined his drumming. every month since October shortand financing.but fertile So period there in are Ameri- many Yorkton home and shot him five behind bars.” freak and he lost it.” ROY ANTAL/Leader-Post Will Chabun Jones and Jimmy Page onstage, especially resumed with a campy video of the Bonham’s, Frankly, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin can popular music. This period is One year ago on Monday, Jason Pearson, son of Barb and Carl Armstrong with Martin Luther King Jr. suggestion: “I wouldn’t mind if the Riders crowd to the show and stated that he wanted makeTelephone more than 781-5300 a few Fax adults 565-2588 there with their overseas-built vehicles dropping 0.2 per cent to 68,153 units. with a drop of 8.5 per cent. 2009, following a period of steady factors that go into it. That’s why times. Walker was convicted of sec- Walker was granted a new trial Bon Jovi, who usually is very active on wanted to use this as they’re new theme song.” to share two things: That he truly appreciated parents smile awkwardly, the rock and roll because15.7 per Dylan cent lookedand North more American- like Chris Daughtry“Truck salesfather have and exceeded son, taking pas- turns onOntario the child’s was drumsdown fourExperience per cent, wasgrowth,” an entertaining the agency show, said. though it awe very don’t important go public part, (with and lookingthe con- ond-degree murder, but a success- because of evidence showing the See Hayward on Page A2 Pearson of Regina, was killed in Ontario. Leader-Post / leaderpost.com � Tuesday, August 10, 2010 � P a g e A 3 [email protected] or Dominic Monaghan ( L o s t , Lord of the Rings) and then Jason hamming it up dancing while his obviously paled in comparison to the real thing. back it doesn’t sound that dissim- Progress Show A 3 tract details).” stage, apparently was limited by a calf injury Of course like any great showman, Bon Jovi that people spent their hard-earned money to enigma put on a show worth the money and he suffered on July 9 while performing at the kept the best for last, completing the encore come see him and Bon Jovi, and just as more. An ultimate professional, his musical than Plant. mother and father watched delightedly. Yet, that was irrelevant in the grand scheme of ilarMitchell from Huey added Lewis that Northland and the new Meadowlands Stadium in East with “Wanted Dead Or Alive” and a haunting important all the music in the show is live. ability and knack for melody and decadence Regardless, there were many special moments The arena, set up in a half-bowl, and about things, as Bonham smiled largely and had his Newswas selectedstuff. It’s very from strange about 20to me, con- QUEEN CITY EX in the show, like when Bonham played side by three-quarters full, became electric a few songs voice break multiple times when reminiscing almost a new realization that, and dehumidification systems contributed to improved ice Rutherford, N.J. It took Jon 11 songs but he version of the band’s king-making hit, “Livin’ “There’s nothing pre-recorded,” he noted. made the hour pass in what felt like minutes. WESTERN CANADA FARM PROGRESS SHOW tractors who responded to a finally made it out onto the circular walkway. On A Prayer.” “This ain’t no Jonas/Britney deal,” he said to As he played the last few notes of his set side with his dad during “Moby Dick” — via the into the second set as the group launched into about his father. “Wow,request clearly for qualification, we were influenced and from Chopper carrying Canadian Energy drinks have too Scientists puzzled by It was a gentle stride out into the crowd and On the latter, it sounded as if all 35,000 sang the applauding audience, taking a jab at his rang out, Rock impishly asked the crowd magic of video — after earlier saying that, the opening chords of “Black Dog.” In reality, the night was a celebration of a byeight Johnnie companies Taylor.” that I’vesubmitted never a although Jon didn’t appear to be limping, he every word. It was a great way to end a great poppier peers. “Everyone here has been “Are you opened enough for Bon Jovi?” because the elder Bonham never kept a drum kit After renditions of “The Ocean,” “Over the deceased father and a son’s need to reconnect heardrequest it infor our proposal music before.(RFP). Now at home, they never actually got the chance to Hills and Far Away,” and “I’m Gonna Crawl,” the with what had been lost. In fact, that was never that I hear those Johnnie Taylor Bim Pandya – Director Facility Sales downed by Taliban missile much caffeine: doctors aboriginal medical issue definitely wasn’t his usual high-energy self. n i g h t . working their ass off in dingy vans and bars Definitely Yes. In addition, a “fairness adviser’’ play together. band launched into the seminal Zeppelin hit more clear than in Bonham’s wise words at the tunes,— a consultant I’m like, hired “Those by SaskPow- tunes One of the Afghanistan war High-caffeine drinks are pro- A new study reveals that abo- Highest attendance since 2001 YoungIt’s Bonham had stated back, that he only “Stairway bigger to Heaven.” andend of the night.better coulder — have advised been the our corporation tunes.” on decided to do the tour to commemorate the 30th The crowd soaked in the atmosphere as “Thanks. You’ve made this a very special B i l l b o a r d : You’ve had success quality and offered air conditioned comfort in the July heat documents released by the viding an energy jolt for Cana- riginals in Canada have a high- the fairness of the tendering B 4 anti-secrecy organization Wik- B 4 dians young and old, but some C 7 er infection and death rate anniversary of his father’s tragic death, and Catania played his double-necked guitar while night. Remember –—love the ones you’re with.” as an actor in films and on Broad- $1.00 + GST By KERRY BENJOE process. “So we came up with the iLeaks shows that a Canadian military products are delivering enough of the when being treated for kidney disease way. Do you have any plans to con- Monday to Wednesday Leader-Post By BARBARA WOOLSEY best proposal, which happened to photographer who died in a 2007 helicop- drug to potentially cause intoxication, and renal failure than the rest of the pop- Leader-Post tinuebe Northland.’’ pursuing roles? Publications Mail Agreement No. 40063375 L e w i s : I have a couple things in Kristen Pewarchuk - Catering and Events Manager ter crash was the victim of a heat-seeking Canada’s top medical journal is charging. ulation, but scientists can’t confirm why. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: According to the numbers, this was the best The Saskatchewan Rate Review missile fired by Taliban forces. Leader-Post/Reader Sales & Services Dept. The 2010 Western Canada Farm Progress Show thePanel fire. will I don’t also beknow able if to I examineshould P.O. Box 2020 Regina SK. S4P 3G4 year in nearly a decade at the Queen City Ex. JUSTIN BIEBER is scheduled to kick off today with “Preview Day” tellthe you. Northland I did C h i ca agreement g o o n B r oa d -to The exhibition attracted 211,736 visitors, the way for a couple of years, and I for our Cirque du Soleil performers and guests in the Brandt highest attendance since 2001. at Evraz Place. Exhibits will be open to the public ensure it was done on commercial The Leader-Post salutes Larry Hesterman of Regina, a loyal subscriber since 1993 from Wednesday until the show ends Friday. mayterms, do he that added. again, to be honest, “We are extremely pleased with the out- because it’d be fun. (Roles) just come,” Neil Donnelly, vice-president of events This yearRCMP is the largest gathering investigating yet with a laser-tag incident Northland Power was also cho- total layout of 1.6 million square feet. The Western don’tsen to come construct any better. an 86 ButMW there’s natural and entertainment at Evraz Place, said in a a lot of other stuff that I’m just not Maria Pia – Manager Human Resources Canada Farm Progress Show is the first trade gas peaking power station near the news release. “The new layout worked out very Postmedia News boys — Bieber is 16 — RCMP Cpl. running away. Linteau said if the RCMP feels willing to do, like reality shows. well. Old favourites and new attractions drew show to use the new Co-operators Centre, adding Tantallon switching station, south- 650,000 square feet of space. Annie Linteau would not release “The kid’s sister said he started there is enough evidence to support Toeast me that’s of the not Esterhazycreative. potash fairgoers from all age groups to the exhibition.” VANCOUVER — A trip to a laser- their identities, but confirmed the crying because he was hit hard, but a criminal charge they will forward B i l l b o a r d : How have you weath- Centre. The Food and Beverage Division were able to complete a The attendance was nearly double on open- There will be more than 2,000 exhibitors this mines, which is expected to begin tagyear, gaming with centrecompanies in B.C. such has as land- John Deere,younger New boy sustained “an injury when we saw the boy there was no the report to Crown. eredoperation changes in Decemberin the business 2011. and ing day compared with last year. ed pop superstar Justin Bieber at that did not require medical care.” marks or anything. Justin stuck If the complaint turns out to be kept the band going? Overall attendance was up by 11 per cent. Holland and Regina-based Brandt occupying “They’re very stable company,’’ theentire centre arenas. of an RCMP investigation The celebrity website around after in the lobby explaining frivolous, Linteau said, there is a MitchellLewis: said. I’m a“They’ve small-business been in Donnelly said the Co-operators Centre of an incident that apparently left a zacktaylor.ca said eyewitnesses what happened, when the kids par- possibility that charges could be man. I have 25 employees, we Pattie Schiefner - Director Human Resources resulted in a better flow of traffic throughout “(Size) really does put this show at the upper business for quite sometime. 12-year-oldechelon of boy international injured. trade shows,”observed said Rob a group of boys surround- ents decided to call the police.” pursued against the complainant. haveThey’re a pension a growing plan, we company. have a the grounds and facilities. The centre was used RCMP confirmed Sunday they’re ing Bieber at the site and “Justin did The RCMP spokeswoman said: The singing sensation, who hails health plan. We have a rehearsal for events that previously took place in the O’Connor, the show’s manager. They’re experienced. They have investigatingThe show andisplays incident technology that took and whatinnovation any other person would do dur- “There is an active investigation. We from Stratford, Ont., arrived in Van- spaceother plants and an of similar office. Isize.’’ have to substantial refurbishment and modernization of the main kitchen Saskatchewan and Heritage buildings. placein the Friday agricultural at Planet industry, Lazer Enter- with moreing than a laser-tag 56 game, and was just are in the process of interviewing a couver last week for a concert that’s makeThe enough North Battlefordmoney if I plantwant willto Traditional programming was once again tainment Centre in Richmond. trying to get away from getting shot number of people that saw what scheduled for Tuesday. keep this thing going, so I have to popular, and some of the new attractions were companies unveiling new products this year. employ about 400 workers at peak BRYAN SCHLOSSER/Leader-Post � Turn to Page B3 see photos from the show and go online today to see photo galleries BecauseWell-known of theexhibits ages such of the as the two Antiqueat and Truck accidentally hit the kid while might have happened.” Vancouver Sun wconstruction o r k . and have about 25 Reba McEntire performs at the Brandt Centre in Regina on Thursday. among the biggest draws. Jerry Senko - General Manager, Events and Entertainment The Regina Policeat Service leaderpost.com is also calling thisand to comment on the concert. and Tractor Showcase and the Ride and Drive full-time employees. year’s exhibition a success. Test Arena will be featured as well as entertain- “These gas plants don’t need Police are crediting Evraz Place security ment and educational seminars. huge numbers of people, like we “What we want to do is make sure there’s an need in the coal plants. That’s one and commissary. This $2M project provided $750,000 in new officials for being well-organized, attentive and very communicative. In fact, most concerns at opportunity at this event for everybody to make of the advantages of (combined the event were handled by on-site security. connections to do more business,” said O’Con- cycle gas plants). But they’re good, According to police spokeswoman Elizabeth n o r. high-technology jobs.’’ Garth Shawford - Food Service Manager Popowich, the police were busy from Wednes- The show is Canada’s largest dryland farm tech- Mitchell said Saskatchewan is Reba fine and fancy nology and equipment show, attracting over 40,000 “blessed with diversified genera- day through Friday, but the pace slowed down by Saturday, and things were relatively quiet visitors every year. tion’’ options, including coal, Attendance of international guests is also at an hydro, natural gas, wind and bio- equipment and effectively doubled the kitchen area – adding on Sunday. Reba McEntire she’s having more fun than anyone else Nov. 9, McEntire also shared some of all-time high, with more than 600 individuals con- m a s s . Brandt Centre “We are investigating one serious assault in the building. Supported by an nine- her newer music, ending the show with firmed from 42 countries, including Australia, “Gas is quick and it’s fast to member band and one vertical video S e t l i s t her latest single, “Turn On The Radio.” that happened on Friday night,” Popowich Peru and Kazakhstan. build and it’s quite reliable and, By JEFF DeDEKKER screen at the back of the stage, Currently a Top 10 hit, the single is said, explaining that a young male was assault- Roger Weldon – Manager Financial Analysis “(Many) countries are changing their models for right now the price of gas is low, so Leader-Post McEntire worked the crowd the old- 1. Can’t Even Get The Blues an illustration of how McEntire stays ed by an unknown number of assailants. The 2. The Fear Of Being Alone incident is still under investigation. producing food — their agriculture industries are it’s quite economical. So we really fashioned way — with her music. 3 . S t r a n g e on top — she picks great songs and lets Popowich said on Wednesday and Thursday changing,” said O’Connor. “Western Canada is a believe in gas.’’ eba McEntire is the reigning Younger stars like Carrie 4. The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia her phenomenal voice do the rest. world leader in producing this type of technology, Natural gas facilities also pro- brand new freezers and coolers for our growing catering and queen of country music and it Underwood and Taylor Swift pull out 5. Is There Life Out There McEntire saved her best of the 21- there were 30 members of the police service on 6. I’ll Have What She’s Having duty, but police presence was increased to 40 so other countries are coming here and choose to duce about half the carbon diox- Rdoesn’t appear she’s about to all the theatric bells and whistles for 7. Fallin’ Out Of Love song, 85-minute show for last, changing come to this show to buy what they need.” BRYAN SCHLOSSER/Leader-Post ide emissions emitted by coal- 8. Pink Guitar on Friday and Saturday. However, the number give up her crown anytime soon. their shows, and it works for them, but into a stunning red shimmering dress Exhibits will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. AJ Rakai, of Renn Mill Centre Inc., cleans a Renn Grain Bagger on Monday during final fired power stations. Having sold 55 million albums McEntire’s scaled-down show fits her 9. I Keep On Loving You for “Fancy.” As the crowd roared in was reduced to 20 on Sunday, as it was a rela- 10. Nothing To Lose The charge of admission is $15. preparations for the Western Canada Farm Progress Show. worldwide and with 33 No. 1 singles to like a glove. That’s not to say that 11. Somebody Should Leave approval, McEntire spun the tale of the tively quiet closing day. Mike Zech - Executive Chef her credit, expectations are always high McEntire doesn’t have an entertaining 12. For My Broken Heart “poor, white trash” who used her Popowich said the purpose of having a police for McEntire, and she definitely didn’t show. McEntire has no need for 13. Does He Love You womanly wiles to escape her life of presence at the exhibition — particularly uni- 14. I Want A Cowboy concession business. disappoint the soldout crowd that packed pyrotechnics or props or intricate 15. The Greatest Man I Never Knew poverty. Songs like “Fancy” are the formed members — is to deter criminal activi- FISHERIES the Brandt Centre on Thursday night. staging. It’s interesting to see McEntire 16. Consider Me Gone foundation of country music. ty. She said gang colours were not permitted on CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. Taking to the stage in an all-black in a full arena yet maintaining the feel 17. I’m A Survivor Victoria Banks, the reigning the grounds, as part of Evraz Place policy. 18. Because of You Plan revealed ensemble — sweater, pants and boots and aura of an intimate setting. 19. Why Haven’t I Heard From You Canadian Country Music Association “There were a couple of gang members rec- — McEntire wasted little time dipping McEntire didn’t hesitate to dig deep 20. Turn On The Radio female artist-of-the-year, displayed her ognized and escorted off the grounds by securi- ROY ANTAL/Leader Post E n c o r e New ownership group clears major hurdle Saskatchewan News Network ty and assisted by police,” said Popowich. Workers were busy on Monday taking down rides on the exhibition grounds. into her treasure trove of goodies. into her discography to spice up her set 2 1 . F a n c y vast talent with an impressive seven- Before anyone knew it, she’d worked with the likes of “Somebody Should song, 30-minute set. A songwriter by By JAMIE STURGEON hurdle in acquiring one of Canada’s the sale is expected to close July 15. Godfrey is the current president SASKATOON — A 10-year plan her way through “Can’t Even Get The Leave,” “For My Broken Heart” and have over the crowd? During “The trade, Banks has committed herself Financial Post largest newspaper chains. Canwest Ltd. Partnership saw and chief executive officer of the for maintaining healthy, sustainable Blues,” “The Fear Of Being Alone,” “Does He Love You.” Brought to life by Greatest Man I Never Knew,” McEntire over the past 18 months to stepping into At a meeting in downtown Toron- operating revenues fall sharply dur- National Post. The former Canwest fish populations in Saskatchewan “Strange” and “The Night The Lights a steel guitar, a dobro and fiddles, these needed just a stool and a spotlight to the spotlight and honing her craft as a HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY TORONTO — Creditors for the to, Canwest debt holders voted 97 ing the recession, forcing the divi- board member and chief of Sun was released Monday. It i d e n t i f i e d Went Out In Georgia.” classics were reminders of how keep the crowd’s attention — the fans performer. Her hard work has paid off newspaper and publishing division per cent in favour of the deal, which sion to file for creditor protection in Media will become head of the performance indicators to meas- The 55-year-old McEntire, who could McEntire got to the top of the mountain were hanging on every word. as Banks easily worked her way of Canwest Global Communications will see all of the Winnipeg-based January under $1.5 billion in debt. chain once the sale is complete. ure the provincial government’s easily pass for a 40-year-old, is a joy to in the first place. With her 34th studio album, A l l T h e through a polished set that was Corp. voted in favour of a restructur- media company’s publishing assets The new group hopes the division Sources suggest Godfrey has been progress towards goals set out in watch for one simple reason: It appears How much control did McEntire W o m e n I A m , scheduled to hit stores on received warmly by the crowd. Public warned to From junk to gems, ing plan Monday that will see the sold to the group for $1.1 billion. — which operates 11 major Canadi- lobbying Bay Street in recent weeks the document. Regular reviews of 3 division sold to an investor group About $925 million will go to pay- an daily newspapers, including the for fresh funds to invest into the new the plan are scheduled on one- led by veteran Canadian media ing off secured debtors, including Leader-Post, in addition to other company, which is expected to and five-year terms. secure connections executive Paul Godfrey. Canada’s big banks. Final approval properties — will rebound as the receive a corporate renaming and The plan is available at HALLOWEEN With the approval, the new own- must now be granted by an Ontario economy in general improves and be taken public. www.environment.gov.sk.ca. appraiser has seen it all By JANA G. PRUDEN ership group has cleared a major court. With no apparent objections, advertising spending increases. Canwest News Service Canwest News Service Leader-Post By PAMELA ROTH Leader-Post City police are reminding the Halloween has a rich, spooky history public to use passwords and other In a business where one man’s security settings to protect their It does not By JENN VANRIPER death, the winter,” he said. was to invite the lord of the dead, Saman. junk is another man’s treasure, wireless Internet service, after a Leader-Post Tatarinoff said the distinction between being “Not only did he collect the people who died antiques appraiser Isabelle Zohner convicted sex offender allegedly sexually excite alive and being dead was blurred on that night. during that year, he invited all of the people is often the bearer of bad news. breached a probation order by Adrien Tatarinoff said while many religions They offered sacrifices to protect their souls, that died before,” explained Tatarinoff. “Sometimes people are just using other people’s Internet con- me,if that’s traditionally did not embrace Halloween, said Tatarinoff, such as fruit, vegetables or an To prevent bad souls from doing too much blown away by what their item is nections accounts. North America adopted a lukewarm attitude a n i m a l . damage on the night of Oct. 31, people would If you were rich, actually worth,” said Zohner, who Del Joseph-Amie Revet, 31, pre- towards the holiday. “It was like bribery,” he added. “If you were offer food, he said. That’s how the tradition of became a certified antiques viously served time in jail for child what you’re Tatarinoff spoke about the history of Hal- rich, the sacrifice would be a great big cow. If trick-or-treat was born. appraiser six years ago when she pornography and attempting to loween during this week’s Lifelong Learning you were poor, maybe a kitty cat.” “To stop them from being destructive, you the sacrifice would retired as a civil servant. lure young girls on the Internet, “Then there is the sentimental and was back in custody on Mon- “t h i n k i n g . ” Centre’s Thursday Noon Hour Forum. The Romans had a feast on the same night offer them chocolate bars,” he said. “They don’t Tatarinoff, a teacher at the centre since 2003, during which they offered sacrifices to honour do tricks anymore.” attachment where some people day, charged with breaching sever- — Del Joseph-Amie said Halloween goes back about 5,000 to 7,000 the gods and the dead. The Romans’ and Celts’ Tatarinoff said people started wearing cos- be a great big cow. think, because it’s 100 years old it’s al conditions of a probation order, years. It originated with the Celts, a group of festivals combined to become one big celebra- tumes to disguise themselves as one of the spirits. very valuable, when indeed it might not to use computers or devices R e v e t , 2 0 0 8 people in Europe who believed in multiple tion, he explained. “Over the years, things change,” he said. If you were poor, not be worth very much at all other that can access the Internet. g o d s . “When Christianity moved in, they realized it “From very serious, it become a good excuse than sentimental value.” He is also charged with breach- To the Celts, the late hours of Oct. 31 and the was no good trying to eliminate these old festi- for a party,” he said, noting it started becoming In the past six years, Zohner has ing a condition not to attend parks, early hours of Nov. 1 were considered magical, vals. You change the name, you change some of commercialized as early as the 19th century. “maybe a kitty cat.” seen a variety of vintage and swimming pools or playgrounds child and one charge of possession he explained. They were seen as the end of the things, and they become Christian festi- Halloween continues to evolve, Tatarinoff antique items cross her path. where children may be present, of child pornography. He was sen- summer and the beginning of winter. vals,” said Tatarinoff. explained, with parents taking children to — Adrien Tatarinoff From silverware, china and col- and not to obtain employment in tenced to a year in jail, on top of the “It also symbolized life, the summer, and He said one of the major aspects of the night places like malls to keep them safe inside. lectors’ plates, to figurines, art, cos- where he would be in a position of 10 months he had spent on remand. tume jewelry and furniture, every- trust or authority over children. At the time, court heard that one wants to know what their aged BRYAN SCHLOSSER/Leader-Post The Crown opposed Revet’s Revet had been having extremely possessions are worth and Zohner is Isabelle Zohner uses a magnifier to examine a 1927 Belleek release, and he was remanded in sexual conversations with pre-teen the woman for the job. porcelain tea set from Ireland. custody until Friday morning to girls on the Internet. Two of the When determining the value of an speak with a Legal Aid lawyer. girls, aged 10 and 12, became fright- item, Zohner said she looks at three “It’s just fascinating the periods of House projects like the restoration City police spokeswoman Eliza- ened when Revet told them he was things: condition, age, and the mar- time that some of these things have of the grounds and upgrades to the beth Popowich said police are going to go to their school. ket in which it’s being sold. survived and what wonderful condi- b u i l d i n g . reminding members of the public He was subsequently arrested For example, a painting by an tion they are in,” said Zohner. Janice Routley helped launch the to ensure their wireless connec- after arranging a meeting with an artist in Saskatchewan would have a “There are beautiful stories antique auction and never gets tired tions are secure. undercover police officer posing as far higher value here than if it were attached to so many things that are of watching people hunt for treasures. She said that some people may a 13-year-old girl. Police searching being sold in another province. donated to us.” “It’s a great deal of fun,” said forget that wireless Internet sig- his home found about 400 porno- Collectors’ plates were also once Zohner will be in action during Routley, who noted that, due to the nals extend beyond property graphic pictures of children and a hot commodity, selling for up to the society’s 15th antique auction popularity of the event, a list of dona- boundaries, and can be used by 1,000 pictures of young girls wear- $80, but now, Zohner said, a whole and appraisal on Saturday. tions has already been started for others — such as someone parked ing bathing suits or gymnastics out- stack is sold for a mere $10. (Appraisals will be conducted Aug. next year. “It’s wonderful the sup- in front of a house with a laptop fits. During sentencing, Revet said Surprisingly, Zohner is not an 25-27.) The auction includes an port we get from the community.” computer — if the signals are not he was not sexually attracted to antiques collector herself. She was array of donated items such as Government House is the protected by a password. Illegal children, but had been “screwing drawn to the trade when she began china, paintings, furniture, jewelry restored residence of the lieutenant uses would then be traced back to around on the computer.” volunteering with the Government and collectibles. governors of the North-West Territo- the homeowner’s IP address. “I went a little too far …,” he told House Historical Society and assist- Proceeds from the event, which ries and Saskatchewan. Revet pleaded guilty in March the judge at the time. “It does not ed with the annual antique auction typically raises between $20,000 and It was opened to the public in 1981 2008 to a number of charges, sexually excite me, if that’s what and appraisal. $50,000, go towards Government and remains a free museum. including two counts of luring a you’re thinking.”

THE CITY BEAT Bible School H o m e s To u r Prenatal Classes Let Us Know

Calvary Baptist Church, situated at 190 The Davin School Community Council The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Have an item for our City Beats section? Rink Ave., is holding a Vacation Bible is once again holding its Open Doors Tour offers prenatal classes on weekday If it involves a not-for-profit event or School Aug. 16-20. of Homes fundraiser. This year’s tour of evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn about endeavour in the Regina area, send it along The school runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon eclectic residences in the Cathedral and what to expect during labour and delivery for consideration. e a c h d a y . Crescents neighbourhoods will be held on including relaxation techniques. The Fax the information to 565-2588 or e-mail Children five years of age and older will Sept. 11 from noon to 4:30. Tickets cost $25 classes also cover lifestyle choices, it to [email protected]. hear Bible stories, sing songs, participate in each and are available by calling Linda at breastfeeding and ways to cope during the For further information, call our city desk contests, receive snacks and have the 352-2594. The funds have been used to first few days home with your new baby. at 781-5300. chance to win prizes. enhance the grounds around Davin For more information on class times and Call 543-8007 for more information. S c h o o l . locations call 766-7733. community impact

Board of Director’s message Community Impact The responsibilities associated with PROFILE CORPORATE ROLE being a Volunteer Board Member Situated in the heart of the Queen City -- Regina, Evraz Place Evraz Place gives back to the community that it serves and in a Not for Profit Company are is one of the largest and most influential event complexes is the largest employer of residents from the North Central Officers complex. First and most importantly, in the country. It is a centre of excellence for entertainment, community. Through gainful employment with Evraz Place, Jeff MacPherson we have a fiduciary responsibility agri-business, sporting, recreational and cultural activities. many of these individuals have overcome the challenges of to the owners. You may ask what Chair of the Board Evraz Place boasts 1.2 million square feet of indoor space alcohol and/or substance abuse and enduring a subsistent fiduciary means. Fiduciary is a legal and close to 42 acres of usable outdoor tradeshow space. state of being. or ethical relationship of confidence Registered as a not-for-profit organization, Evraz Place Mark Allan or trust quickly associated with the receives no subsidization for operating expenses from the To serve the organization’s corporate social responsibility, President and CEO financial integrity of the organization. public sector. The organization produces and hosts the Evraz Place staff is taking a part in supporting the Wascana/ Fiduciary also means being the soul majority of Regina’s major events every year, including Herchmer School partnership through volunteer activities John Hicke and conscience of the organization the Western Canada Farm Progress Show presented by and fundraising for an annual Christmas lunch and gifts for Vice President and CFO at all times. Viterra, the provincial exhibition -- Queen City Ex and all students, and its Adopt-A-Family Christmas program. Prairie Mobile Taste of Spring. It is home to Canadian Evraz Place encourages student leadership and academic At Evraz Place, our fiduciary Western Agribition, the WHL’s Regina Pats, Regina Soccer achievements by sponsoring the monthly Wascana School Denise Wanner responsibility is to ensure the long Association, Spring Home & Garden Show & Sale, First virtue awards as well as an annual year-end school barbecue. Corporate Secretary term success of our business for the Nations University of Canada Pow Wow and numerous In addition, every student receives a day tripper pass to the community of Regina. By generating concerts, tradeshows and conventions. provincial exhibition -- Queen City Ex. Grade 8 students Board Committees a profit we are able to reinvestment in the assets of the company ensuring are provided with a half day work experience at Evraz Audit and Finance Committee the property is available to its citizens for generations to come. Simply, we ECONOMIC IMPACT Place. Evraz Place also provides a $2,000 scholarship to a Doug Mutschler, Chair cannot allow the assets of Evraz Place to reach a state of disrepair to the Evraz Place is an economic engine that generates a $75 former student of Wascana School to assist him/her in the Bob Linner point that they can no longer generate a return which allows the cycle of million impact annually on Regina and the surrounding pursuit of post-secondary studies. Rob Nisbett re-investment to continue. areas’ economy. It supports over 3,100 jobs in the province, Patrick A. Kelly creating $50 million in labour income. The event site impacts TOURISM Over the past 5 years we have re-invested over $6.5 million from revenues Mike MacNaughton on a broad range of people with more than 70 percent of Evraz Place is an important anchor within the tourism earned from our business operations. $3.2 million directed to the Brandt Jeff MacPherson (Ex-officio) them coming from outside an 80km radius. It was estimated industry - provincially, nationally and internationally. It is Centre for new seats, air conditioning, dehumidification and upgraded that more than 2.5 million people pass through the gates of one of the top tourist attractions in the province and brings dressing rooms. Our kitchen has had $2.1 million in new equipment and Evraz Place annually, attending over 1,000 events. These in hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Governance/Nominating Committee renovated space. Finally, we have invested $1.3 in equipment that we use events and activities also provide opportunities for local, Patrick A. Kelly, Chair every day as we change over our multi-purpose space in support of sports regional and national media exposure. In recognition of the numerous spin-offs created by the Glen Davies and recreation events to concerts and entertainment events to agriculture tourism industry, management and staff at Evraz Place are Laura Soparlo events and back. EMPLOYMENT committed to fostering and maintaining partnerships that Grant Wasnik Evraz Place operates on an annual budget of $27 million work to strengthen the tourism network. Members of the Jeff MacPherson (Ex-officio) We are proud of the legacy this investment creates and we are proud of and employs approximately 160 full-time and more than 925 management team sit on the Board of Directors of Regina our Staff and Management for their efforts. Fair, fearless and firm in the part-time and casual employees. Recognizing this ongoing Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC) and various execution of our business strategy. The result is substantial re-investment success would not be possible without the support of its tourism committees. Evraz Place is also an active member of Human Resources Commitee in this property for the betterment of our community. Grant Wasnik, Chair dedicated employees. In 2010, Evraz Place celebrated the RROC, participating in many of their marketing programs and also involved with other tourism organizations such Terry Hincks long term commitment and contributions of 50 employees recognizing their service ranging from 5 – 35 years of as the Regina Airport Authority, Tourism Saskatchewan, Reg Howard dedication to serving Evraz Place customers. Evraz Place Special Events Regina (SER) and the Saskatchewan Trade Doug Mutschler is committed to ongoing staff training, appreciation and & Export Partnership (STEP). Management members have Ron Nugent professional development. Various staff appreciation events been key participants in major event bids, and organizing Jeff MacPherson (Ex-officio) are held throughout the year. The organization also offers committees, which have been successful in attracting events Jeff MacPherson the Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which like the 2006 Tim Hortons Brier, 2007 Canadian Country Capital Funding Strategy Ad Hoc Committee Chairman of the Board provides counselling services and assistance to Evraz Place Music Awards, 2008 Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Reg Howard, Chair employees and their families. the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships. Francis Bast Bob Linner Mark Stefan

5 Events & Entertainment

events and Performances: A new record crowd of 45,827 attended the show in 2010, Evraz Place, the hottest entertainment hub of the province brought a breaking the previous record set in 2007. This attendance diversity of high-profiled artists and excellent performances in 2010, which number was the highest in the annual event’s 33-year history. attracted nearly 135,000 attendees and generated over $7.7 million in ticket Among these visitors, there is a very positive increase in sales. international visitor presence: the International Business Centre welcomed representatives from 49 countries! A cooperative weather forecast Bon Jovi, the legendary rock band returned to Regina on July 28 with special helped the week start out very strong guest Kid Rock. Their impressive performance at the long-awaited outdoor As a result, the Farm Progress Show received economic with crowds, nearly doubling the attendance of previous concert drew a crowd of over 33,000 to the Mosaic Stadium. Meanwhile, at thumbs up. year’s opening day. Although the crowds tapered off on the Brandt Centre, the world famous Cirque du Soleil brought its magic of Sunday, the week ended very positively with an increase in Alegria to the city from July 27 to 31. The variety of spectacular acrobatics The 2010 Saskatchewan Festivals and Events Research attendance of 11 per cent overall. and aerial acts led the audience to a magical world. Project, conducted by the Southwest Tourism Region with support from the Ministry of Tourism, Parks, Culture The Molson Grandstand which featured LMFAO, Collective Tickets of pop singing sensation Justin Bieber (September 16) and country and Sport, showed visitors from outside of Regina spent Soul, Weird Al Yankovic, Streetheart, Headpins, Kick Axe, music super star Reba (October 28) were snapped up immediately, as both in the range of $185 million to $380 million on items and Doc Walker with the Road Hammers, as well as the talents gave world-class performances, leaving their fans with life-long valued over $5,000 - including agriculture equipment such Backyardigans Live!, attracted a significant number of memories. as tractors, combines, seeding and tillage equipment. This fans. Saskatchewan’s premier event is anticipated to have much Brandt Centre, the 6000-seat facility hosted all home games of the WHL’s larger positive economic impacts to our community, as The new ride “Skater” which made its first trip to Regina Regina Pats for the past 34 years. Evraz Place is very proud Pats fans many visitors have made or will be making big purchases in received very positive response for the ride fanatics. recognize Brandt Centre as the home of this beloved hockey team. the future as a result of being at the show. Other attractions such as Star Trek Live, Craz-E Crew The organization acknowledges the importance of agriculture and continues The Western Canada Farm Progress Show, known as Stunt Team, Roller Derby, Wayne Lee, and the Sask Arts supporting the agri-business in our province and in Canada. Evraz Place is “Canada’s National Farm Show” is the country’s largest Showcase featuring Sask Express and the Fashion Show proud to be the home site for the Canada Western Agribition -- one of the dryland farming exposition and is consistently ranked weighed heavily on the success of this year’s event. main agricultural events in the country. number one among farm shows for its relevance to exhibitors and the agriculture industry. Prairie Mobile Taste of Spring In 2010, other entertainment events including Guns & Roses, Alan Taste of Spring -- Regina’s celebration of fine wines, spirits Jackson, Motley Crue, Billy Talent, Hedley, KORN, Monster Spectacular, Queen City Ex and food, is one of the most anticipated events in the city. Daughtry, Star Wars: In Concert, Tool, Black Label Society, Jason Bonham’s It was the most successful year in a decade for the Queen City 2010 show drew a crowd of more than 6,000 over the three Led Zeppelin Experience, and Wiggles provided a perfect mixture of Ex. The five-day provincial exhibition treated fairgoers with nights. entertainment for many people to enjoy. a brand new layout, a new facility and new entertainment programs. These changes drew a crowd of 211,736 visitors Friday and Saturday nights were sold out within a record Farm Show: -- the largest attendance since 2001. time of 15 minutes. Thursday night was sold out prior to The Western Canada Farm Progress Show presented by Viterra embraced the show. an unprecedented success in 2010 with increased number of exhibitors and The most significant change of the 2010 exhibition was products; expanded tradeshow space; and a record-breaking crowd. the usage of the new air-conditioned Co-operators Centre. Due to a rising interest, this premier event out-grew the Fair organizers moved the Safeway Kiddieland and Kidz space at the Queensbury Convention Centre and moved To accommodate the growing appetite of World to the $60-million facility from the Saskatchewan and into the Credit Union EventPlex in 2010. Exhibitors and exhibitors, the Farm Progress Show Heritage buildings. The Co-operators Centre also hosted guests much enjoyed the more spacious venue. increased tradeshow display area from other entertainment programming, including the “Days of 1.6 million sq. ft. to 1.78 million sq. ft. the Dinosaur” -- the only Canadian stop the exhibit made Opening of the Co-operators Centre is in 2010, “Star Trek Live,” and “Saskatchewan Express.” the essential contributor to the exhibit The Co-operators facility provided fairgoers a much more space increase. All tradeshow booths enjoyable experience, and it allowed for better flow of were completely sold out. traffic throughout the grounds and facilities.

7 Food & Beverage

As the demands for conferences and catered events have grown significantly 2010 Event Highlights in the city, the Food Service Division at Evraz Place thrived in 2010, Many national and provincial premier events chose Evraz contributing nearly $3.4 million to the organization’s overall revenue. Place as their host venue.

The conference and catering staff served more than 67,000 customers. The The Saskatchewan Support Our Troops Gala was held at division hosted 21 major conferences and other 1,100 diverse food and the Agribition Building October 23. Evraz Place is proud beverage events. to host and support this national event, which made its first visit to the province in 2010. Evraz Place offers elegant and versatile world-class venues for various meetings, tradeshows, gatherings and dinners. This multi-purpose event The gala is aimed to fundraise for a number of organizations Other major events, such as SUMA Convention, SARM complex provides 307,000 sq. ft. space features interconnected exhibition that support members of the Canadian Forces and their Convention, Stepping Stones Career Fair, Treaty 4 halls, pavilions, arenas and meeting and banquet salons. The complex also families. Invited guests included the Education Conference, and Olive & Grape accommodates the parking for up to 4,500 vehicles. Honourable Senator Pamela Wallin; Festival Dinner have chosen Evraz Place the Chief of the Defence Staff, facilities as their event venue destiny. We also understand exceptional food is the key to a successful event. Chef General Walt Natynczyk; his Michael Zech and his team along with the service staff created remarkable wife Leslie; and the Premier of In addition to the larger-scale impressions for customers: from a lavish buffet to an inviting sit-down meal Saskatchewan, Honourable conferences and events, Evraz with great selections of Prairie and International food and beverages, all Brad Wall. Hundreds of Place has also catered to prepared freshly in house. supporters came to Evraz occasions which have smaller Place to show their respect to attendance. In the course of 2010, Conference, catering and tradeshow facilities at Evraz Place: the troops. Queensbury Convention Centre served over 4,500 people during Facility Size (sq. ft.) Details Due to the popularity of the various graduation celebrations and Queensbury 40,000 23,000 sq. ft plenary room event, gala organizers had to expand more than 6,000 people at corporate Convention Centre 10 rooms; the event from 400 to 700. Evraz Place Christmas dinners. Wireless internet access staff effectively managed the expansion within a short Credit Union 90,000 Classroom seating for 3,000 period of time. EventPlex people; Spaciously accomodate 400; It was the third consecutive year in 2010 that the Regina 10’ x 10’ booths Premier’s Dinner was hosted at Evraz Place. Banner Hall 10,000 Accomodate 50 8’ x 8’ booths Saskatchewan’s most prestigious sporting dinner, the Agribition Building 40,000 Hold 1,200 people for a buffet Roughrider Plaza of Honor was hosted at the Queensbury served dinner event; Convention Centre on October 15. This sold-out event Accomodate 200 10’ x 10’ attracted over 1,700 patrons and is considered booths the most successful dinner to date by the Co-operators 120,000 Six contiguous multi-purpose organizing committee. Centre rink surfaces; Include a 10,000 sq. ft. full The Ken Goff Memorial Boxing service restaurant Classic hosted for the first time at the Credit Union EventPlex on May 15, where Team Canada took on Team Ireland. This premier event was Team Canada’s first international competition of 2010 and drew a crowd of approximately 1,200 fans.

9 Sports & Recreation

More than 12,000 hours of ice time, over 10,000 hours of indoor turf Special Events programming, and over 40 tournaments and special events, the Sports In addition to sport and recreational activities, the multi- & Recreation Division saw its highly flexible facilities stay busy all year purpose facilities were used as exhibit space and played a offering around. vital role in hosting major annual community events, such o v e r as the Western Canada Farm Progress Show, Royal Red and 200,000 sq. ft. As part of the City of Regina Olympic Torch festivities, Co-operators Canadian Western Agribition. climate controlled space to fairgoers. Centre, the six-ice arena complex, opened its doors to the public for the It replaced the obsolete Saskatchewan first time on January 9. Two days later, five of the six arenas opened to the The Olympic Torch made its way to Regina on January 9. and Heritage buildings, giving a facelift to the provincial minor sports community with the sixth arena coming online in late March. The Co-operators Centre opened its doors to the public for exhibition. the first time to support this national celebration, providing In 2010, over 1,000,000 people came through the Credit Union EventPlex a variety of ice sport demonstrations including speed Utilization of the Co-operators Centre provided a much and Co-operators Centre doors. skating, figure skating, ringette and hockey; while the Credit enjoyable experience for our clients and will open the doors Union EventPlex hosted turf sport demonstrations. to future events and business opportunities. Sport Events Flexibility of the modernized facilities resulted in high utilization of In August, Co-operators Centre and its parking lot provided the buildings. Besides the much demanded ice time and indoor turf the anchor of an exciting new layout for the Queen City Ex, programming, other dry floor sports, such as lacrosse, ball hockey and inline hockey found their ideal location at Evraz Place. Sampling of events and tournaments hosted The WHL’s Regina Pats hosted their 2010 training camp in the Co-operators Arena as well as exhibition games against the Saskatoon Blades and Moose by the Sports & Recreation Division facilities in 2010: Jaw Warriors. The Co-operators Centre’s location adjacent to the Brandt Major Events Hosted: Saskatchewan Hockey Association: Centre provided a great level of convenience for the team which had hosted 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Festivities Sask First Female Zone Camp their training camp in out of town locations in the past couple of years. Esso Cup National Women’s Championship SHA Futures Zone Tournament Sask First Bantam Zone Camp 2010 ESSO Cup, Canada’s National Female Midget Championship came to Hockey Tournaments: Sask First Midget Zone Camp Evraz Place in April. All games of the seven-day national event were played Farm Credit Union Employee Adult Hockey Tournament Sask First Bantam Provincial Tournament at Evraz facilities. The Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League Mandi Schwartz University Womens Tournament Sask First Midget Provincial Tournament as the host team joined other four regional champions during this major Cougar Hockey Alumni Mens Tournament SHA Female Jamboree sporting event, attracting over 10,000 fans and supporters. Graham Tuer Bantam Tier 1 Tournament Sasktel Female Challenge SHA Futures Camp The Co-operators Centre is proud to serve as the host venue for the Hockey Regina Bantam Tier 2 Tournament Skate Regina: University of Regina Cougar men’s and women’s hockey teams. Nearly Hockey Regina Midget Tier 1 Tournament Skate Regina Synchronized Skating Competition every weekend from mid-September to February, the Co-operators Arena Atom Classic Tier 1 Tournament Skate Regina Regionals featured exciting Canadian Interuniversity Sport hockey action. Hockey Regina Pee Wee Tier 1 Tournament Soccer Tournaments: Hockey Regina Pee Wee Tier 2 Tournament SSA Soccer Jam Looking into the future, Evraz Place is pleased to welcome back the Brewer’s Cup Junior C Tournament QC United Youth Indoor Tournament Canadian Gymnastics Championships in May of Days Inn Novice Classic RE United Youth Tournament 2012. When last staged in 2007 at the Credit Prairie Cup Midget Tier 2 Tournament RSA Youth Tournament Union EventPlex, it was marked the first Hockey Regina Atom Tier 2 Tournament RSA Adult Tournament time for this event which featured all four SaskPower Employee Hockey Tournament ACFC Youth Winterfest Tournament disciplines under one roof. In 2012, Hockey Regina Novice Tournament RSA 1st Sweetheart Co-ed Tournament two arenas of the Co-operators Centre Oskana Cup First Nations Tournament World Class Players Cup Tournament will be part of the event, providing Molson Ultimate Rec Hockey Experience Ringette Tournaments: Canada’s elite gymnasts and Olympic Spring AAA Classic Tournament Jim Benning Tournament contenders with an additional 40,000 Major Events Upcoming: Queen City Tournament sq. ft. of training space and over 90,000 2012 Canadian Gymnastics Championships Ringette B Provincial Championship sq. ft. of competition area. Major Events in the Bid Process: Lacrosse Tournaments: 2012 BMO Skate Canada Challenge Provincial Lacrosse Tournament

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Photo Credit for University of Regina Cougars: Rob Weitzel - sportsshooter.ca financial statements

To the Shareholders of The Regina Exhibition Community Partnerships Management Report Association Limited Operating Evraz Place The accompanying financial statements of The Regina Report on the Financial Statements EVRAZ PLACE – ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY Exhibition Association Limited, operating Evraz Place, were We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Together with our Corporate Partners, we here at Evraz Place are enriching prepared by and are the responsibility of management. They Regina Exhibition Association Limited, operating Evraz Place our community by providing the people of our City, Province, and Country have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted which comprise the balance sheet as at December 31, 2010, and the with opportunities to experience world class events and entertainment and accounting principles. The financial information in the annual statements of income and retained earnings, and cash flows for the participate in sports and recreation in first class facilities. report is consistent with the financial statements. year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. The property and facilities of Evraz Place are owned by the City of Regina Management maintains systems of internal accounting control and leased to the Regina Exhibition Association Limited. designed to provide reasonable assurance that all transactions Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements are properly recorded in the Association’s book of accounts, Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation that procedures and policies are adhered to and that assets are of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally In 2010 over 2.5 Million people patronized our property, events, and safeguarded from unauthorized use. accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as facilities. In 2011 and into the future those numbers are expected to climb, management determines is necessary to enable the preparation as we continue to evolve as a property and partner in this community. Virtus Group LLP, an independent firm of Chartered of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, Accountants, has been engaged as approved by the shareholders’ whether due to fraud or error. At Evraz Place we recognize none of this would be possible without the vote at the 2010 Annual General Meeting to examine the financial support and dedication of our in-valuable corporate partners! statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing Auditors’ Responsibility standards and provide an independent professional opinion. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in The Audit and Finance Committee is composed of six members accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. of the Board of Directors and meets regularly with the officers Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements of the Association. The external auditors of the Association and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance have access to the Audit and Finance Committee with or without about whether the financial statements are free from material management being present. The Audit and Finance Committee misstatement. meets with the external auditors to review the planning and scope of testing and to discuss the results of their audit work. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence The external auditors issue a management letter. The financial about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The statements have been approved by the Board of Directors on procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the recommendation of the Audit and Finance Committee the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an Mark Allan John Hicke opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An President and CEO Vice President and CFO audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting March 16, 2011 policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made March 16, 2011 by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Regina Exhibition Association Limited, operating Evraz Place as at December 31, 2010, and its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Chartered Accountants Regina, Canada March 16, 2011

13 Balance Sheet financial statements financial statements Statement of Income

Regina Exhibition Association Limited operating Evraz Place

Regina Exhibition Association Limited Balance Sheet operating Evraz Place

As at December 31, 2010 Statement of Income and Retained Earnings

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 2010 2009 $ $ 2010 2009 Assets $ $ Revenues Current Assets Cash 4,529,371 8,668,102 Sales 14,262,221 13,276,547 Accounts and grants receivable 1,000,415 2,003,329 Rentals 5,937,732 4,172,656 Supplies and prepaid expenses 51,450 48,305 Contributions and other income 3,731,184 1,566,747 5,581,236 10,719,736 Sponsorships and advertising 1,288,835 1,011,877 Revenue continuance (note 8) 2,600,000 2,600,000 Property and equipment (note 3) 78,329,851 71,976,742 27,819,972 22,627,827 83,911,087 82,696,478 Expenses Liabilities and Net Assets Administration 1,236,566 1,072,720 Amortization 3,625,301 1,639,885 Current liabilities Cost of food and beverage 2,730,762 2,568,839 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,109,989 2,582,686 Repairs and maintenance 693,876 513,413 Deferred revenue and depositsdeposits 1,558,756 4,970,911 Supplies, equipment and contracted services 5,942,168 5,096,651 Current portion of long-term debt (note 4) 175,764 175,764 Telephone and utilities 2,068,569 1,772,002 3,844,509 7,729,361 Wages and employee benefits 11,160,929 9,621,393 27,458,171 22,284,903 Long-term debt (note 4) 1,520,415 1,696,260 Net income for the year 361,801 342,924 Deferred grants and other contributions (note 5) 75,806,213 70,892,848 Retained earnings - beginning of year 2,368,459 2,025,535 81,171,137 80,318,469 Retained earnings - end of year 2,730,260 2,368,459 See accompanying notes

Share capital (note 6) 9,690 9,550 Retained earnings 2,730,260 2,368,459 Net assets 2,739,950 2,378,009 83,911,087 82,696,478

See accompanying notes

Approved by the Board:

Director

Director

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Regina Exhibition Association Limited operating Evraz Place

Regina Exhibition Association Limited Notes to the Financial Statements operating Evraz Place For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 Statement of Cash Flows

1. Description of the business For the Year Ended December 31, 2010 The Regina Exhibition Association Limited (the Association) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under a private act of the Province of Saskatchewan. Under its bylaws dividends cannot be paid and its shares cannot appreciate in value. The Association operates Evraz Place and leases land owned 2010 2009 by the City of Regina under a nominal cost lease expiring in 2011. The Association expects to enter into a continued long-term lease arrangement with the City of Regina in 2011. $$

Operating activities 2. Accounting policies Net income for the year 361,801 342,924 Items not affecting cash The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported Amortization 3,625,301 1,639,885 amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Deferred capital contributions recognized (3,277,629) (1,132,721) financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the year. These 709,473 850,088 estimates are reviewed periodically and adjustments as necessary are reported in the period of review.

Net (increase) decrease in non-cash working capital balances a) Property & equipment and amortization related to operations (2,885,084) 1,115,402 Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Amortization is recorded over the estimated useful life of the assets as follows: (2,175,611) 1,965,490 Buildings -straight-line over 10 to 30 years Financing activities Equipment -straight-line over 3 to 20 years Proceeds from long - term debt - 1,800,000 Repayment of long-term debt (175,845) (137,976) b) Revenue recognition CContributions t ib ti received i d 88,190,994 190 994 4747,357,025 357 025 Sales revenue, including catering, concessions and events, and Rental revenue are recognized as services are Proceeds from issuance of shares 140 40 provided. Sponsorship and advertising revenue is recognized based on the terms of the contract. 8,015,289 49,019,089 c) Grants and other contributions Investing activities Grants and other contributions received by the Association are accounted for as follows: Purchase of property and equipment (9,978,409) (47,888,182) i) Grants and other contributions to assist with the financing of capital asset additions are recorded as deferred Increase (decrease) in cash during the year (4,138,731) 3,096,397 capital contributions (see note 5). The portion of the grant and other contributions equivalent to the annual amortization expense of the related asset is recognized annually as Contributions and other income. Cash, beginning of year 8,668,102 5,571,705 ii) Grants and other contributions intended for grounds and buildings repairs and maintenance are recorded in Cash, end of year 4,529,371 8,668,102 revenue in the period in which they are received.

See accompanying notes iii) Grants and other contributions not specifically intended for capital asset additions are recorded in revenue in the period the related expenses are incurred.

d) Financial instruments - Recognition and measurement

All financial instruments are designated and classified as one of the following: held-to-maturity, loans and receivables, held-for-trading or available-for-sale and other liabilities.

Financial assets and liabilities held-for-trading are measured at fair value with gains and losses recognized in net income. Financial assets held-to-maturity, loans and receivables and financial liabilities other than those held-for-trading are measured at amortized cost. Available for sale financial assets are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized as a separate component of net assets. Upon initial recognition any financial instrument may be designated as held-for-trading.

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3. Property and equipment 7. Financial instruments Accumulated Cost Amortization 2010 2009 Fair values $ $ $ $ The carrying amounts reported in the financial statements for accounts and grants receivable, and accounts Buildings 93,063,982 15,398,121 77,665,861 71,248,028 payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair values due to the immediate or short-term maturities of Equipment 4,066,212 3,402,222 663,990 728,714 these financial instruments. 97,130,194 18,800,343 78,329,851 71,976,742 The fair value of long-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt, is approximately $1,350,000 4. Long-term debt based on current market interest rates. 2010 2009 $ $ Credit risk Non-interest bearing loan payable in weekly installments In management's estimation the Association is not subject to significant concentration of credit risk. of $3,380 per week. Due August, 2020. 1,696,179 1,872,024 1,696,179 1,872,024 8. Revenue continuance Less current portion 175,764 175,764 1,520,415 1,696,260 On November 22 1997, the Association ceased operating its casino. In accordance with an agreement The estimated principal repayments in the next five years are as follows: between the Association and the Province of Saskatchewan, a 30 year agreement was entered into whereby the Association will receive $2,600,000 annually to maintain its earnings. 2011$ 175,764 2012 175,764 2013 175,764 In a subsequent agreement with Canadian Western Agribition (CWA), the Association agreed to annual 2014 175,764 payments of $50,000 to CWA in recognition of historical revenue sharing. 2015 175,764

9. Contingencies 5. Deferred grants and other contributions 2010 2009 The Association is subject to certain legal matters arising in the normal course of business, none of which are $ $ expected to materially affect the financial results of the Association. Opening deferred grants and other contributions 70,892,848 24,668,544

Amounts deferred in year 8,190,994 47,357,025 10. Related parties Amounts recognizedin year 3, 277, 629 1, 132, 721 In the normal course of operations, the Association has relationships with Directors' businesses. These Ending deferred grants and other contributions 75,806,213 70,892,848 transactions are conducted at market prices and at comparable terms as with unrelated parties. The Association requires Directors' to adhere to its Conflict of Interest policy.

6. Share capital and capital disclosure 2010 2009 $ $ Authorized- 2,000 shares of $10 par value each Issued- 969 shares (2009 - 955 shares) 9,690 9,550

The capital of the Association consists of its net assets and long-term debt. The Association budgets annually for sufficient capital to meet operating needs. The Association is not subject to significant capital restrictions.

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