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so you think you can dance rife with can-con. b5 A4 Sunday, April 21, 2013 Leader-Post • leaderpost.com Sunday, April 21, 2013 A5 more than 180 rigging points with hD over 4,535 kg of equipment overhead mobile Another Record Year Governance with 13 150 60 strobe light fixtures, 731 metres cameras speakers of lighting trusses, 720,000 watts in 14 of lighting power and 587 moving SOUND clusters head lighting fixtures The year 2013 will go down as In 2012, we finally made application to the Province of &VISION artsbreaking news & at L ea D erlifePOst.COM Canada’s annual music awards yet another record year for Evraz Saskatchewan to step away from our original (1907) Act. extravaganza — to be hosted at SECtion B tUESDAy, AUgUSt 13, 2013 Regina’s Brandt Centre tonight — requires a monumental effort in Place (operated by The Regina It has served us well for over a century, but had become planning and logistics. Here’s last year’s stage with some of the key numbers for this year’s event. Exhibition Association Limited): outdated for our current business activity and contemporary Design by Juris Graney

1,800 LeD Bryan sCHLosser/sunday Post • Record revenues of $34.8M. governance model. In 2014, The Regina Exhibition panels crews prepare the elaborate stage for the Juno Awards being held at the Brandt centre tonight. on 13 suspended Setting the stage towers • Three extraordinary high Association Limited will continue under The Non-profit Transforming the Brandt Centre for tonight’s profile entertainment offerings Corporations Act, 1995, with one voting member, the City of Juno Awards is a massive undertaking PH oto : P ost M ed I a FIL es

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hen Mike MacNaughton was Wworking on the 12 video projectors The PA system is capable 360-degree viewing star KIssED bid to host the 2013 Juno on 6 giant screens of producing 275,000 of the show on Awards, he argued one watts of audio power 3 stages 11,000 person hours to Award Show with the Gala Juno Place. The Regina Exhibition Association Limited continues 100 channels of radio 2.74 km of camera cable, 4 km fame, fortune always centre stage advantage Regina had over frequencies for micro- of optical fibre cable and 9.4 km set up the show, half of competing cities was the phones and intercom of lighting power cable which are local crew weather. for pop icon mccartney “Well, it’s not that bad,” said MacNaughton, chair of the 2013 JUNO Awards Host people who made calls and successful. BRUCE WARD burn tint in his hair. Awards dinner and Red Carpet to be governed by a capable and committed volunteer Board Committee. Regardless, the finessed that deal,” she said. One advantage with the Postmedia News McCartney was always the hard- bid worked as Regina will On Juno night, the show Regina bid was that funding est working Beatle, the most prolific host the show tonight at the will be directed from a tele- was already in place — with and the one who truly enjoyed play- Brandt Centre. vision mobile unit. Cox will $350,000 from the City of n early December 1961, Brian ing live. He was the most successful In terms of broadcasting, be in another room, with Regina, $50,000 from the Epstein drew up a contract ex-Beatle by far in the 1970s. PauL Lindsay Cox admits putting network executives and pro- City of Moose Jaw, $1.5 mil- that bound the Beatles to him Millions of us tapped the steer- the Junos together each don HeaLy/sunday Post ducers, watching the show lion from the province for Event; a Mosaic Stadium Paul of Directors, aptly led by our Board Chair, Jeff MacPherson. MCCartney for five years. Only Paul Mc- ing wheel in time as the radio played year is a lot of work and a Lindsay cox, supervising producer for the 2013 Juno Awards tonight from what is informally the licence fee and $150,000 Cartney was hesitant about hits by McCartney in various com- 8 p.m., Wednesday “massive personal sacri- at the Brandt centre, says moving to different cities and venues is known as the “producer’s from the Regina Hotel As- Mosaic Stadium signing it. McCartney told binations with his wife Linda and fice,” but in a good way. one the of the big challenges for the show. palace.” sociation, he said. Epstein that he hoped the band Wings — Uncle Albert/Admiral “To be a part of the level “We don’t tell our director Funding is used for Beatles would make it big, as Halsey, Jet, Band on the Run, Silly Later, his lyrics became insipid of challenge, both techni- Besides airing the show, event a new challenge each lometres of lighting power what shots to take, but we marketing and to support Howard Sounes recounts in Fab: An Love Songs, Listen to What the Man — rhyming words that fit the mel- cally and creatively, is in- CTV’s role involves adver- year. She notes many of her cable, 720,000 watts of light- communicate. My job is to events and venues in Regina McCartney Concert and …. IIntimate Life of Paul McCartney. “But Said, and Live and Let Die, still the ody but didn’t add up to much of toxicating,” said Cox, vice- tising and marketing the staff and crew have been in- ing power, 63,500 kilograms keep the show on time and and Moose Jaw during Juno I’ll tell you now, Mr. Epstein,” McCa- best of the James Bond themes. anything. The craftsmanship was president of production event — including a com- volved with the Junos since of equipment hanging over be prepared to drop things week. In addition, about 600 Another Record Year rtney declared, “I’m going to be a star McCartney’s concerts have steadily always evident on his albums, however, and supervising producer mercial that aired during 2002, and in some cases, the stages, more than 150 if we need to and respond volunteers are helping out with Insight Production the Super Bowl. prior to that when CBC held speakers, 2.7 km of camera to challenges. So, I do not with various aspects of the anyway.” evolved over the years. At first, he even if the music wasn’t memorable. Company. A noticeable change the broadcasting rights. cable, 13 cameras, four km sit with the director — he event, such as security and Macca was 19 at the time. He turned played only Wings songs, then he add- If McCartney’s albums got kind of This is the 19th year since CTV took over the “We go to different arenas of optical fibre cable and would not want the distrac- working in ticket booths. 71 on June 18, and the steely resolve he ed Beatles’ numbers he wrote solo — sucky, his singles often provided the Insight has produced broadcasting rights is the every year, so we’re not in a 11,000 hours of labour ― tion,” she said. The rationale for pro- The year 2013 will go down as •yet anotherHosted record year for Evrazover Place (operated70,000 by the Reginapeople for the 101st Grey Cup showed Epstein has never wavered. The Long and Winding Road, Yester- kind of slick and powerful rock he’d New Future Home of the Saskatchewan Roughrider the broadcast, including change of venue each year. position where we can learn half of which is local. Cox and CARAS have moting Regina’s weather McCartney, worth about $650 mil- day, Blackbird, Lady Madonna. created on Abbey Road. His catalogue every year since CTV was Previously, the Junos were the nuances of an arena already begun discussions stemmed from the 2010 Juno lion according to Forbes magazine, is Now his shows feature some of the is filled with grand pop radio confec- awarded the broadcast mainly held in Toronto, and apply it the next year Buble hosting around organizing next Awards in St. John’s when Exhibition Association): on the road this summer to burnish famous collaborations with Lennon, tions — Jet, Band on the Run, My Love, rights in 2002. with occasional shows in — it just doesn’t work that year’s show in Winnipeg, “many people almost didn’t his musical legacy. Not only his own, including Eight Days a Week, a No. 1 Helen Wheels, Maybe I’m Amazed. “Even when you’re in Vancouver and Hamilton. way,” said Cox. “There is no On the production side, but the actual planning make it,” said MacNaugh- but the Beatles’ legacy too. The plan hit in March 1965. These songs work well in concert the middle of it and you’re However, since CTV took predictability, and it’s really Cox says one of her most begins about a month from ton. Festival with 3 concerts in the Brandt Centre and 7 is to cement his place in pop history There’s a cute story with that one. because, as Sounes notes in Fab, live working really hard and over, the show has been exciting because of that.” important tasks is booking n o w. “Even though it’s chilly Football Club in 2017 by giving fans what he calls, with Liv- McCartney was being driven to Ken- rock music is as much theatre as it is you’re feeling so much spread out to places like Having the same staff the musical performers and Still, “it all starts pretty here right now, flights are Bryan sCHLosser/sunday Post erpudlian understatement, “a good wood, Lennon’s country estate, for a a listening experience. With records, pressure executing every- St. John’s, Halifax, Ottawa, with expertise in live the host — a process which early because it impacts landing — there are no real cameras are adjusted at the Brandt centre Thursday. • Record revenues of $34.8M night out.” songwriting session when he fell into you can’t help notice the triteness of thing in such a short time Edmonton, Calgary and television is also key to the involves input from CTV every department,” she logistical problems.” McCartney’s Out There tour de- casual conversation with the chauf- McCartney’s Wings-era lyrics. Played — you always know this is a Saskatoon. show going off without a and CARAS. explained. The event’s estimated eco- livers a Springsteenian-length show feur. live, though, the songs deliver big-time dream job.” King said the rationale hitch each year by avoiding “Really, it’s about us go- The process to bring the nomic impact is $10 million • Three extraordinary high profile entertainment offerings – the nationally televised Junos Award — nearly three hours — filled with “How have you been?” McCartney drama. Live and Let Die, to name one, Insight is only one part behind moving the show technical issues and ensur- ing to (the hosts) — making Junos to Regina started for Moose Jaw and Regina, different team venues in the Co-operators Centre, in the One of the most exciting Beatles’ classics, rarities, tributes to asked. “Working hard, eight days a is a stunner on stage: a flames-and- of the collaboration that around is to prevent it from ing rehearsals are done on it work with their schedule about three years ago, said but MacNaughton is hoping time. the Junos will have a lasting John Lennon and George Harrison, week,” grumbled the driver. When fireworks tour de force. puts the Junos on each year. becoming stale and to bring (and) making sure they’re MacNaughton. The work in- “My role is to produce it to the fans. With this year’s event going to get out of it what volved making a video and effect on the province’s cul- Show with the Gala Juno Awards dinner and Red Carpet Event; a Mosaic Stadium Paul plus best-loved songs from his solo he got to Kenwood, he told Lennon Maybe it’s a generational thing, but the television show along “It used to be, basically, at the Brandt Centre, Cox they need, you know, if preparing documents that ture and music industry. and Wings career. McCartney wraps what the driver had said. “John said, when McCartney sings on stage, the with CARAS, who produces an industry event ... you said the plan was to make they’re promoting some- anticipated what the Cana- “There is such a wealth up the North American leg of the tour ‘Right, Ooh, I need your love babe ...” memories come flooding back. These the event. And we do it all know, a bunch of people in the Junos more intimate by thing or if it’s just some- dian Academy of Recording of artists in Saskatchewan McCartney Concert and …. Wednesday in Regina with his next and we wrote it. We were always quick are songs that changed the social fab- Credit Union EventPlex and Agribition Building. developments of the past year and a together,” said Cox. suits sitting around,” he placing the three stages in thing they’ve always wanted Arts and Sciences (CARAS) creating music — trying shows scheduled for mid-November in to write,” McCartney told one inter- ric of the world. Phil King, president of said. “But let’s face it. It’s such a way as to give audi- to do,” she said. — the Junos’ producer — to eke out a living — and st Japan. viewer. Lately, McCartney’s post-Beatles programming and sports, music. It’s supposed to be ence members a 360-degree “We do spend quite a was looking for in a host to be able to have the eyes • Hosted over 70,000 people for the 101 Grey Cup Festival with 3 concerts in the Brandt Centre The current tour also features his That’s how utterly in sync they work has been getting a critical reas- said CTV decided to get fun and there is supposed to view of the show. bit of time going back and city. The committee also had of the country show up on hot backing band — drummer Abe La- were then. Their partnership has sessment. Ram, his second solo album involved with the Junos be fans yelling and scream- “The ambition this year forth with agents and man- to make a formal presenta- our market from a business boriel, Jr., guitarists Rusty Anderson been described as a magical blend of with Linda, was trashed by the critics because it fit with the ing and clapping.” was not to build up a lot of agers.” tion to CARAS. perspective (and) a cre- and 7 different team venues in the Co-operators Centre and Agribition Building. and Brian Ray, and keyboardist Paul McCartney’s sunniness undercut with when it came out in 1971. Now it’s be- broadcaster’s “big-event King added, “I’m not structure behind the set, With respect to this “It was a fair amount of ative perspective — really • Record capital reinvestment of $3.3M in our existing half has been the decision taken by Wickens. Laboriel, bless him, hits all Lennon’s broody cynicism. ing praised for the cheery tunefulness strategy,” along with broad- so sure you could sell it which is typical, because year’s host — Michael work just to get the bid in,” elevates these folks,” said the high notes now beyond Macca’s Somehow, the McCartney who of The Back Seat of My Car and Heart casting the Oscars and the out every year in Toronto we want people to be a part Buble — Cox said she has said MacNaughton. MacNaughton. range. wrote the mournful and evocative El- of the Country, among other songs. Golden Globes. Securing anymore.” of it — so the audience is been trying to book him for MacNaughton, also the “The fallout from this • Record capital reinvestment of $3.3M in our existing infrastructure and equipment, including a In recent concerts, McCartney has eanor Rigby disappeared as the 1970s In a recent issue, New York magazine the broadcast rights also Cox also likes the idea of the background,” said Cox. several years. But this year, owner of Twisted Pair would be another couple of looked positively Beatlesque, with wore on. The Band on the Run album urged readers to revisit Wings Over helped CTV become more moving the show around In addition to the three the timing was right and Productions, said the com- Sheepdogs. (That) would be his famous Hofner bass, black Nehru from 1974 was the only time he has ap- America — the CD/DVD of the band’s involved with the music because it gives the staff stages, putting on the show everything came together. mittee was “pumped” when nice.” Bryan sCHLosser/sunday Post don HeaLy/sunday Post new roof for the Canada Centre requires more than 9.4 ki- [email protected] infrastructure and equipment, including a new roof for the City of Regina to invest nearly jacket and black boots with Cuban proached the drive and density of his 1976 tour of America. “Maybe you’ll industry, he said. and crew setting up the “There were a number of it found out the bid was Staging the Junos requires 9.4 kilometres of lighting power cable. Lights need to be adjusted for the show. heels. The only jarring note is an au- work with the Beatles. be amazed,” the review said. Photo by JaNette PellegriNi/getty image SOUTH EAST #5 254 For The Home... 4621Rae University ...For The Fashion Street PArk Drive the Canada Centre. $300 million in a new stadium at TDallasAKE SO reloaME TIDMsE for another season. B3 Slide of Gross Revenues Here- 2003 -2013 FORYOU LANG REFLECTS ON HALL OF FAME CAREER. D3 Evraz Place. Some of the work AND GET THE WHOLE STORY. SUBSCRIBE (OR AS SOME LIKE TO CALL IT, THE ‘ME TIME’ EDITION.) Call 781-5212 or email [email protected] today! WATCHOURVIDEO&SEEHOW has already taken place; namely the LAMPEBERGERCLEANSTHEAIR REG00175782_1_1 REG31704477_1_4 artsbreaking news & at L ea D erlifePOst.COM Section B Monday, January 28, 2013 ARTSBREAKING NEWS & AT LEADERPOST.COM LIFE demolition of the Heritage, Jubilee SECTION D SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2013 REG35304529_1_1 Gord Downie steals the show and Saskatchewan Buildings. The

with his antics BRYAN SCHLOSSER/ Leader-Post chriStopher teSSMer The hip The stage for the for the Leader-Post Juno Awards was unveiled at the Brandt stadium project will create a new Centre on Friday . Anyone expecting a typical rock show continues to earn Friday night at the Brandt Centre was destined to leave entertained and more than a little perplexed. The Kingston, Ont. quintet known Elphinstone Street entrance at 10th as The Tragically Hip have been the de its reputation facto Canadian rock band since the late 1980s and know exactly how to make a 6,000-seat hockey rink feel like a loud, raw bar show. Led by enigmatic vocalist Gord Avenue and a significant amount of Downie, indescribably quirky through much of the band’s 23-song perfor - mance, The Hip gave unrelenting energy from the stage for the nearly two-hour set. Obviously his bandmates were no slouches either, with Rob our parking areas will get new lighting Baker and Paul Langlois handling the guitars, Gord Sinclair on the bass, and Johnny Fay manning the drums, all with expert meticulousness. As the band hit the stage, opening with At Transformation, the lead sin- and pavement. Confederation Park gle from their November album Now For Plan A, the crowd howled approv- ingly as Downie shout sang the lyrics. Looking quite dapper in black jeans, white buttoned shirt, black vest, skin- ny tie, and accented with a jean jacket and black hat, the singer was his usual will also get a makeover as part of the eccentric self, maniacally dancing and Slide of Net Revenue here – 2003 – 2013 stalking the stage throughout the bulk IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC of the show. Notorious for stage banter that some- Strong performance lineup will An impressive and eclec- times comes across as being a little out tic list of performers has ONLINE Vision there, the 48-year old vocalist failed to be a highlight of Sunday’s show been confirmed for the leaderpost.com I am very proud of our amazing team of employees and managers that have a huge passionproject. for all the disappoint noting at one point, “The show — Metric, Billy Talent, For all of our coverage of this goal is Friday night. Ergo, the goal is Carly Rae Jepsen, Hannah year’s Juno Awards, photo Friday night. It’s Friday night and it’s Georgas, k.d. lang, Mari- galleries, videos and much events we host and produce. We were also fortunate to have earned the confidence and support of the too f**king cold out to do anything but JEFF DEDEKKER anas Trench, Serena Ryder, more, visit LEADER-POST leaderpost.com/junos hang out.” The Sheepdogs and Michael Buble will all have the op- The Downie-ism resonated with the portunity to shine in the prisoners.” I am very proud of ourSaskatchewan amazing Roughrider team Football Club of and the employees Canadian Arts and Recording and Sciences organizations – fairly diverse audience as the com - World-class hospitality It may be the Juno Awards Juno spotlight. While many aspects of troY fLeeCe / regina Leader-Post ment elicited a roar that signalled the but Sunday’s broadcast will When it came to selecting the show have been con- bulk of those in attendance were ready tragically hip frontman Gord downie entertains the crowd at the Brandt centre on Friday. put its emphasis on the mu- performers, Brunton decid- fi rmed — in addition to the they put their trust in us to be a big part of hosting their signature national events. We are also to let loose as well. sic. My philosophy is the best ed on an inclusive strategy. roster of performers, Buble As The Hip’s road crew prepared the t he t ragiC a LLy seats much earlier than most fans an- out to the crowd as people left the are- John Brunton, executive way to celebrate Canadian “We celebrate all different will host the show and lang stage for their set, two large LED video ticipated. na. producer of the Junos, be- music is to play it. We have kinds of music in our show will be inducted into the Ca- managers that have a huge passion for all the events we host screens on each side of the stage noted h i P While the band is in no way un- A totally eccentric and truly Cana- gan the rehearsal process at a lot of awards and over the so it’s just not the stars who nadian Music Hall of Fame fortunate to have tremendous corporate participation in our business – our top partners are referenced the tour was using 100 per cent renew- (with The Arkells) known with multiple singles and a dian band, members of The Hip were the Brandt Centre on Friday course of the two-hour eve- are selling all the records,” — Brunton said he’s got “a BRYAN SCHLOSSER/Regina, Leader-Post morning. During a break. ning we review every single said Brunton. “It’s people couple of surprises up his Executive producer John Brunton speaks as the Juno able and sustainable energy, yet the When: Jan. 25 constantly growing fan base, there’s also 100 per cent classy, awesome, and Brunton said the broad- award that was won, not just who are making a buzz on sleeves.” Awards stage was unveiled at the Brandt Centre on Friday . in this report. A special thank you to the Regina Hotels Association and the Regina Regional show never once felt like it was lacking Where: Brandt centre no doubt its lively set won over many a entertaining from start to finish. for trade, agri-business, cast, which will run from 6 the Sunday night awards but the Internet or people who He declined to go into any due to the band’s environmental con- new fan Friday night. p.m. to 8 p.m. on CTV, will be we make sure to run video are making a buzz on social further detail about those “It’s interesting that the fi rst hard to know, with the excite- scientiousness. Somewhat minimalist, Regardless, The Hip was the main “a full-on rock concert.” of the winners from Satur- media. We try to have a bal- surprises but added that the night Leslie Feist performed ment and live (show) and the and produce. We were also fortunate to have earned the save for a phenomenal lighting rig and Amid the crowd screaming and the attraction on Friday evening and they Opportunities Corporation for their assistance with event bids; we value their support. “An award show exists to day’s gala. ance of established artists, live broadcast is capable of on the show, she was sing- fans going crazy, who is go- top notch sound system, the stage had a band playing the opening chords of definitely paid it forward with a per- s et L ist celebrate music,” explained “We present every winner points of discovery artists revealing a surprise or two ing by herself in a spotlight ing to deliver. There’s many, few LED lights around the platform and My Music at Work, the singer yells out formance that demonstrated the truly Brunton. in the show but we still re- and artists who are on their of its own. with a guitar. Who would many people that can knock a backdrop consisting of multiple hang- “Who’s working?,” leading the crowd unique appeal of this Canadian band. 1. at transformation “An award show exists to ally believe the best way to way up that climb. “You never know who is have thought that night that the ball out of the park.” ing rectangular panels that glow from to escalate further. Downie, who’s eyebrow raising an- 2. Grace, too celebrate, specifically with celebrate Canadian music is “We want artists that are going to emerge as the star she would be the one to steal the lights and appear to have some kind After leaving the stage to regroup tics included multiple variations of im- 3. Man Machine poem the Junos, Canadian music. to listen to it.” going to kick ass and take that night,” said Brunton. the show in many ways ? It’s See MUSIC, D2 In this annual report, you will gain some insight into who we are, what we do and our financial 4. Gift Shop confidence and support of the Saskatchewan Roughrider of crystallization on them. The panels for a few minutes, The Hip returned as provisational modern dance using his sporting, entertainment also matched the front of the platforms three of the panels spelled out H-I-P at white handkerchief and microphone 5. Greasy Jungle holding the guitar cabs and drum riser. the back of the stage. Finishing with stand throughout the set, periodic 6. it’s a Good Life if you don’t Weaken performance. You will see: The video screens on stage left and a handful of crowd-pleasers, Downie shout singing, and Bill Murray-like 7. the Modern Spirit 8. ahead by a century Buble’s new priorities refl ected in album, To Be Loved right showed a continuous stream of was especially gracious thanking the clowning may come across as odd, yet 9. courage live concert footage from three camer- audience multiple times for their fan- they make total sense within the inner 10. Flamenco as, ensuring that everyone in the arena dom and longtime support of the one- dialogue that is The Tragically Hip. Football Club and the Canadian Arts and Recording Sciences 11. Streets ahead NICK PATCH secutive bona fi de smashes, and rock into his typically could see the show as well as those in time bar band. A truly professional group in every • 12. Springtime in Vienna THE CANADIAN PRESS with his entire catalogue swing era-influenced adult that we have a richly diverse full time and part time employee base the front row. Hamilton group Arkells opened sense of the word, Downie’s mates 13. Fireworks having now amassed more contemporary. And Buble’s Musically, the band played many of the evening with a spirited 40-minute are content to let the frontman steal 14. We Want to Be it than three dozen platinum tickled at the opportunity to and cultural events their hits, though they also included set that began with a relatively dis - the spotlight, keeping everyone on the 15. poets TORONTO — After the plaques in his home country . try on so many hats. • that we are a major employer in Regina songs like Fireworks and It’s a Good appointing number of fans in atten- edge of their seats to see what he’ll do 16. Fully completely spectacular success of his And his pop-culture pro- “It’s amazing I can get Life If You Don’t Weaken that were dance. next. 17. new orleans is Sinking Christmas album — eight file has grown well beyond away with what I do as an en- organizations – they put their trust in us to be a big part of played for only the third time in the 27 Despite a crowd that took most of Interestingly enough, it’s actually 18. My Music at Work times platinum in Canada, was having a baby — I think his core group of fans. He tertainer, but especially that • that our business has been steadily growing shows they’ve had so far this tour. the band’s set to start to fill the stands, his graciousness that is the real take encore thrice in the U.S., a Juno when that happened, it starred in cheerfully retro I can make a schizophrenic With the band preparing to play the the quintet showed it’s definitely ca- away from a Hip show as the singer 19. Wheat Kings Award win for album of made me very brave,” Buble Christmas specials for NBC record, you know what I 18th song of their set Downie advised, pable of entertaining the masses from ensured the fans at the show truly 20. at the hundredth Meridian the year — Michael Buble said during a recent chat in in back-to-back years, and mean?” said Buble, who co- 21. Bobcaygeon • “This is the last (song) because I have bigger stages across Canada. Its peppy knew how appreciative the band was might have felt a certain Toronto. his hosting gig at this week- wrote all four original songs Michael Buble that our new and refurbished facilities are busy and highly valued by our community 22. nautical disaster pressure in trying to create on the album. “I can do all will host the another thing I have to do. This isn’t alt rock, combined with their obvious for their attendance and loyalty. Even “The truth is, really, my end’s Juno Awards will pro- 23. Fifty-Mission cap Juno Awards hosting their signature national events. We are also fortunate a followup, the sleigh bells priorities just flip-flopped, vide a national platform for these different genres and my only gig you know? I work the night enthusiasm, instantly translated and after the show ended, the video screens that bring innovation, ringing in his ear turning and I went: ‘What’s im- his winking wit — though somehow there can be some on Sunday. shift.” had many up and dancing in their froze the message “Thank You Regina” gradually deafening. portant to me?’ My wife’s he dismisses his role as kind of through-line that Instead, he says he went health. My baby’s health. mere “traffi c cop.” keeps them all together.” Governance review into To Be Loved — sched- My family. And THEN this He made himself com- Mark Allan uled for release onGLEE Monday record.’ STAR If people loveCORY it, fortable MONTEITH on To Be Loved See BUBLE,REMEMBERED. D2 B3 Mega boMbs leave Hollywood facing Meltdown. b2 — feeling more blithely self- that’s awesome. If they don’t by working with the same to have tremendous corporate participation in our business assured than he’d ever been love it? You know what, I’ve circle of collaborators who in the past, committing to a done pretty well. have been popping up on his rsO delivers a spectacular evening in Paris breezy live-off-the-floor re- “Not that I didn’t care, be- albums for years: producer In 2012, we finally made application to the Province of Saskatchewan to step away from our original cording strategy and declin- cause of course I care, but I Bob Rock, songwriters Alan enrichment and prosperity ing to polish away the resul- wasn’t insecure.” Chang and Amy Foster, and President and CEO Joe couture master of music and doctor music performed in the first appreciative applause. tant small blemishes in his Buble, of course, has been performers Naturally 7 and (1907) Act. It has served us well for over a century, but had become outdated for our current business production. provided plenty of reasons the Puppini Sisters. – our top partners are referenced in this report. A special Leader-Post of musical arts degrees from Une sOirée à Paris half of the show. The same As the RSO continues its He had the most fun he’s for such validation within Buble calls it “creating a the Julliard School of Music, was true for La Valse — search to replace concert- Regina Symphony Orchestra had recording an album, he the industry. subculture.” Furthering the Kim’s career has included Maurice Ravel’s tribute to master Eduard Minevich, activity and contemporary governance model. In 2014, The Regina Exhibition Association Limited will with guest artist Michael Kim says. And the principal rea- There’s the aforemen- sense of familial warmth With the help of guest pia- roles as academic adminis- When: Jan. 26 mid-19th-century waltzing who recently retired, there son he was so unfettered? tioned commercial success, fi lling the studio, Buble even nist Michael Kim, the Re- trator, professor and concert Where: conexus arts centre — which was first performed was a guest concertmaster He says the news that his which is especially remark- had his parents sit in on gina Symphony Orchestra artist. He has received many in 1920. on Saturday night. Lance wife, ArgentineARTS model Lui- able in this era ofBREAKING spindly some of the NEWS sessions. AT LEADERPOST.COM LIFE continue under The Non-profit Corporations Act, 1995, with one voting member, the City of Regina, gave a strong performance awards, performed on sev- The second half of the Ouellette, an accomplished thank you to the Regina Hotels Association and the Regina artsbreaking news at L ea D erlifePOst.COM sana Lopilato, was expect- sales. Even beyond Christ- On To Be Loved, his& new- to Saskatchewan. on Saturday evening of a eral continents and made tion for the performance. &the Mosaic Masterworks se- concert was fascinating and Canadian violinist, dis- ing their first child made mas — which topped the found confidence leads the variety of impressive works multiple recordings. The evening began prior ries concert at the Conexus enjoyable, and many differ- played some good humour everything else seem a little charts in Canada, the U.S., Burnaby,SECTION B.C., B crooner TUESDAY, to JULY 16, 2013 which owns the land and buildings known as Evraz Place. The Regina Exhibition Association Limited from the 19th and 20th cen- The spectacular Sympho- to that withSection the orchestra B Monday, Arts Centre July started. 22, 2013 ent parts of the orchestra as he aptly filled the concert- less pressing. the U.K., Australia, Austria, aim at a number of different turies by well-known French ny on a French Mountain performing Hector Berlioz’s After the intermission, had opportunities to shine in master’s role. “I think the whole lack Germany, Ireland, Sweden genres, incorporating ele- composers. Air, composed in 1886, is Roman Carnival Overture, the orchestra was back with the complex works, each of Overall, the well-attended of trying (to top Christmas) and the Netherlands — he ments of country, straight- Joining the orchestra based on French folk songs which was created in 1843 two selections from French which Maestro Victor Sawa Une Soirée à Paris show was came from me fi nding out I can lay claim to four con- ahead jazz, Cuban music Regional Opportunities Corporation for their assistance with to perform the challeng- and highlights many parts drawing on music from an impressionist composers. took some time to explain a lovely journey through ing Symphony on a French of the orchestra in addi- unsuccessful opera the Sym- Three movements of Claude to the audience in his char- some French musical his- Mountain Air by Vincent tion to the piano. Certainly phonie Fantastique compos- Debussy’s Iberia were up acteristic entertaining style. tory, with rich scores and en- d’Indy, Kim was Rebaexcellent, as a powerful knowspoint in the eve- er had written how years earlier. first.to Composed plan in 1909, the The audiencea respondedjourney as grossing performances mak- his impressive resume would ning’s show, the RSO and The triumphant-sounding style of the powerful work the full evening of fantastic ing the concert experience suggest. Having received his Kim earned a standing ova- workpart was of a thegreat 1993 way hit to Does get Hewas a clear contrast to the music concluded with more memorable. event bids; we value their support. Country star r eba Love You (1993) and earned a (with Gord Bamford) well-deserved ovation. tells stories When: July 20 And of course it wouldn’t Where: Brandt centre be a Reba show without her in regina taking to the stage for her encore in a shimmering red most productive songwrit- dress and matching shoes, Jeff dedekker ers in Nashville. Among his bringing the house down Leader-Post other hits, Howard penned with Fancy. Patsy Cline’s I Fall To Pieces Gord Bamford got the and Buck Owens’ Tiger By night off the right foot with Gene Simmons and Paul Reba McEntire, singer, ac- The Tale. an vibrant 10-song, 40-min- Stanley carry on the Kiss In this annual report, you will gain some insight into who we tress, tour guide ... tour Much to Reba’s surprise, ute set. Bamford, who recent- mantle long as the remaining guide? she didn’t like either of ly received seven nomina- original members. Mission Yes, it seems the talented the first two songs Howard tions for the 2013 Canadian redhead also knows how to pitched her. Country Music Association plan a trip, a skill she dis- “I couldn’t believe I was awards, rolled through a set played Saturday night at the going to pass on Harlan of recognizable tunes from Brandt Centre. Howard songs,” she said. Postcard From Pasadena, are, what we do and our financial performance. You will see: “Let me tell you what “Then he played one more Is It Friday Yet?, Drinking we’ve got planned for you,” song and I don’t know if the Buddy, Farm Girl Strong and Reba explained to the audi- angels were singing but the Blame It On The Red Dress. Enriching the quality ence early in her 18-song, hair on my arms stood up. Bamford was almost up- 85-minute set. “We’re going It was the saddest song I had staged when he brought a to take you on a journey with ever heard. I recorded it and young girl and boy up on • that we have a richly diverse full time and part time some songs and stories. We it became my fourth No. 1 re- stage. He asked the little girl, hope you like the journey.” cord.” a seven-year-old from Lums- Given the majority of The production for the den named Jocelyn, “So how those in attendance where performance was quite min- did you get up on stage?” already Reba fans, it was imal — Reba and her eight Without missing a beat the highly unlikely that the band members performed youngster replied, “I took journey wouldn’t be enjoyed on a stage without any bells, employee base; of life for people in the the stairs.” MORE THAN by the audience. Yet even the whistles or video screens. Bamford, like the crowd, most ardent Reba fans would But when you have a voice could only laugh at the unin- have been thrilled with Sat- like Reba does, stage produc- tentional quip. urday’s show as the 58-year- tion isn’t a necessity. She told old wove together a set of me recently that she works Reba Set List hit songs and entertaining her voice every day — “It’s a 1. can’t even Get the Blues • that we are a major employer in Regina; stories. muscle and I’ve got to keep it 2. the fear of Being alone The tales gave the night in shape.” 3. one Promise too late A SPECTACLE a bit of an intimate feel, If Saturday’s show is any 4. Whoever’s in new england Circus-like concert sure to showcase rock-anthem jewels community through the like Reba was in your home indication, the daily rou- 5. Why not tonight swapping stories across the tine is working perfectly. 6. Somebody Should leave ANDREW MATTE kitchen table over a pot of Reba’s voice was remark- 7. the night the lights Went long ago replaced with Tom- hydraulics. However, many out in Georgia FOR THE LEADER-POST my Thayer and Eric Singer, KISS view Stanley’s voice as one • that our business has been steadily growing; coffee. able. It was strong and it was 8. is there life out there debate rages whether the of the enduring in rock his- Before delivering Who- tender and it had a range (with Shinedown) 9. and Still faces behind the face paint When: Tonight, 7:30 p.m. tory and more than a few ever’s In New England, that most singers can only 10. Medley (the Heart is a It’s all about explosions, even matter or whether the Where: Brandt Centre musicians say they were Reba talked about the pre- dream about. lonely Hunter, Walk on and projectile bleeding and per- modern-era Kiss is merely a infl uenced by Frehley’s free- MTV world where only HBO As Reba worked her way i’d rather ride around With formers made to look like half-tribute act. Judging by wheeling guitar work. played music videos and that through the set list, it soon you). cartoon characters. the size of the crowds, it ap- With more than $500-million Nobody argues that songs was between their movies. became evident that it would 11. i’ll Have What She’s • that our new and refurbished facilities are busy and hosting and delivery of Subtlety doesn’t exist pears the issue isn’t enough in sales in merchandise in like Rock and Roll All Nite, “After we finished the be impossible for her to play Having in the world of Kiss, the to keep fans from buying 3,000 categories, maximiz- Detroit Rock City or Shout It video, I was sitting in a hotel all of her hits. 12. does He love you American rock band that tickets. ing profit is as much a pri- Out Loud are anything but watching HBO and hoping,” One method to give a little 13. Strange built its own culture by pro- Audiences in 2013 are ority for Kiss as its artistic stand-alone, rock-anthem Reba said. “A video from more depth to the set list was 14. Because of you ducing circus-like concerts made up of fans with grey endeavours. jewels. Aretha Franklin came on the inclusion of a couple of 15. consider Me Gone and finding ways to gener- temples and memories of But for many fans, the But with 20 studio al- 16. i’m a Survivor and then they played mine. medleys. It turns out mini ate revenue like no other hearing songs like Beth and focus is the music. Built bums, many believe there is highly valued by our community. 17. Medley (take it Back and It was like I died and had versions of hits are better musical act. Hard Luck Woman on the ra- from a foundation of per- enough great material that Why Haven’t i Heard from gone to heaven.” than those songs not being After four decades, dio. Younger music fans buy formance and stage produc- isn’t known in the same way, you) founders Gene Simmons tickets out of a sense of duty, tion, Kiss songs are often songs like Shock Me, God of She also delved into the on the set list at all. 18. turn on the radio and Paul Stanley continue curiosity and respect for viewed as an afterthought, Thunder or Lick It Up. There local, regional, national history of Somebody Should Jennifer Wrinkle, one of Encore: to play catchy rock songs Kiss’s place in rock history. or something that merely Leave, which was written by the band members, stepped 19. fancy MichaeL BeLL/Leader-Post are enough songs, however, Harlan Howard, one of the in and sang the Linda Davis country singer reba Mcentire performs at the Brandt centre in regina Saturday night. in the shadow of a frantic While it’s easy to poke fun facilitates the more impor- that are diffi cult to forget for light show, a simple but at the old guys who wear tant visual component. the opposite reason. successful formula they de- makeup, spit pretend blood But there are enough Musical missteps include hOPe’s hOMe hOwL veloped as young New York and wear costumes that look members in the Kiss Army Shandi from 1980s Un- musicians. like football padding spray- fan club who argue Kiss’s masked album, Dance All Today, Kiss no longer painted silver, dismissing contribution to music is just Over Your Face from 1983’s releases albums that reso- their success is impossible. as worthy of acknowledg- Lick It Up, or anything on nate with the public, which Kiss shares company ment as its success in the the 1981 album Music From and international events. Backyard bash raises $125K for local charities means the band exists as a with the likes of The Who, music business. Kiss mem- The Elder. celebration of its reputation The Beach Boys and Bob bers aren’t exactly known Here’s a list of buried for delivering groundbreak- Dylan when it comes to al- as rock’s leading musicians treasures, a guide to the best irene SeiBerlinG Montreal and Vancouver the community is amazing!” ing rock spectacles. And bum sales, and is in its own or for experimenting mu- of the rest. Leader-Post … That tells you something Cuddy agreed to perform MICHELLE BERG /The StarPhoenix photos without fellow founders Pe- category when it comes to sically like they have with about where Regina has at the event “for a substan- Paul Stanley and Kiss will be rockin’ Regina tonight. ter Criss and Ace Frehley, success in the retail world. fi re, lasers or stage-platform See KISS, B2 gone to.” tial reduction in his fee,” It wasn’t your typical back- “This is the new Sas- Fix pointed out, adding that yard bash. On the contrary. katchewan!” the premier the entertainer also donated PREVIEW For one thing, each guest declared as bids escalated $10,000 “because he feels it’s paid from $1,000 to $5,000 to as he auctioned off a guitar such a worthwhile cause.” attend. autographed by Cuddy. Tim “Part of my fee goes back Saskatchewan’s premier Schaefer of Varsity Homes to the charity. It’s easy to Luck and hard work pay o for Les Mis’s Leclerc Brad Wall emceed the fund- had the winning bid of do,” Cuddy said humbly in raising event. $26,000. an interview prior to per- LES And Blue Rodeo singer/ Fix was quick to point out forming. “We came specifi- JEFF DEDEKKER is history. Les Miserables tells the guitarist Jim Cuddy per- that while he got the ball cally for this.” LEADER-POST “I didn’t expect to land MISERABLES story of Jean Valjean, a formed for the crowd of rolling, and he and his wife, Cuddy is no stranger to this gig. I thought when I When: July 16-19, 8 p.m. man sentenced to 19 years went to the audition that my about 125 at the Hope’s Home Sandy Beug, offered to host giving back to charity events. July 20, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. of hard labour for stealing a Losing her sea legs turned dream would be to get the July 21, 2 p.m. & 7: 30 p.m. loaf of bread for his sister’s Howl. the fundraiser at their Was- He does a literacy event ev- out to be a stroke of good for- chance to cover Fantine,” starving child. Released on It wasn’t traditional back- cana View home, the event ery year in Edmonton. tune for Genevieve Leclerc. said LeClerc. “If I could just parole, Valjean must deal yard fare on the menu either. was a team effort. Fix credited Jones for After eight years of per- be in the ensemble, oh my portunities are what enabled with hatred and suspicion Gold Medal Plates-winning “It’s a really good team!” steering the organizing com- forming on cruise ships, god that would be a dream. her to develop into a profes- while hoping for a new life. chef Milton Rebello of the he said. mittee in the direction of Leclerc decided it was time So when they called me for sional singer and actress. Set during a revolutionary Hotel Saskatchewan Radis- In addition to Fix and Hope’s Home, a charity the to pursue opportunities on the U.S. tour and also the Leclerc also understood period in France, Les Mis- son Plaza created a delec- Beug, the organizing com- premier was eager to sup- dry land after she began suf- sit-down in Toronto starting that if she wanted to move erables is story of courage, table array of impressive mittee included Brad DeLo- port. fering severe bouts of sea- next September, I was like, on to bigger and better love and atonement. appetizers, finger foods and rey of Mosaic, Tim Schaefer “I spearheaded it,” Fix sickness. ‘What?’ things, she needed to con- In addition to playing in mini desserts for the event. of Varsity Homes, Denis said. “I got a group of friends For Leclerc, the following “It’s still nice that it’s like tinue to work at her craft to London and on Broadway, Each break in the evening’s Jones of Deveraux Develop- of mine together — commu- fi rst audition resulted in the that way because I really ensure she was prepared to Les Miserables has been entertainment featured a ments, Kevin Tell of Cinder- nity-minded people … These role of Fantine in the U.S. don’t take things for grant- take the next step. produced in 42 countries unique menu offering — MichaeL BeLL/Leader-Post crete, Marla Preston of the are all people who are happy touring company of Les ed. I know there’s probably a “That’s when the work and is a popular choice for from melon, feta and mint anne lindsay and Jim cuddy perform at Hope’s Home Howl fundraiser held at the home of Hotel Saskatchewan Radis- to give a good donation to a Miserables, which opens million girls as good or even and experience matters — regional theatre groups. skewers to mini Dungeness karl fix and Sandy Beug in regina on Saturday. son Plaza, and Hope’s Home good cause.” six-day, eight-show run at better than me. It’s about you’ve got the chance, now Audiences have been get- crab cakes accompanied representatives Stephanie “Saskatchewan has a his- the Conexus Arts Centre. working hard, getting an op- what are you going to do ting drawn into the story with tangy mango jalapeno and extended respite ser- a new, larger building, an- event host Karl Fix (a mem- Kohlruss, Renae Hunter, tory of going above and Two days after fi nishing her portunity and being lucky.” with it?” said Leclerc. “You since it debuted on London’s salsa and baby greens, to vices — along with fun and nounced Jacqueline Tisher, ber of the Dog River Howl- Joe Moffat and Jacqueline beyond the call of duty,” he final cruise, Leclerc audi- While some performers work really, really hard so West End in 1985. KYLE FROMAN mini tiramisu in brandy educational programs — to founder and executive direc- ers) said in an interview be- Tisher. said proudly. “We may not tioned for the musical and frown on working on cruise that you are prepared when Genevieve Leclerc worked on cruise ships before landing snap cups, dusted in cocoa. medically fragile children, tor of Hope’s Home. fore the event. Mosaic was the major have the population of To- the rest, as the cliche goes, ships, Leclerc stressed the op- an opportunity comes.” See LECLERC, B2 the touring role of Fantine in Les Miserables. The majority of the ap- their siblings and typically A small portion of the eve- “A few years ago, this type sponsor of the event, kick- ronto, Vancouver or Calgary, proximately $125,000 raised healthy children from the ning’s proceeds will go to the of thing would have been ing in $30,000. but we are doing things that will go to Hope’s Home, community. Dog River Howlers rugby unheard of in this city,” he “Brad (DeLorey) always were just unheard of not too Canada’s first medically in- Proceeds from the Hope’s club, to help support a vari- said. “These are the kinds steps up to the plate,” Fix long ago.” tegrated early learning cen- Home Howl event will kick ety of charities. of events that they have in said. [email protected] tre, which provides daytime off a capital campaign for “This is a first for Regina,” major centres like Toronto, “Mosaic’s generosity to twitter.com/iseiberling board of directors employment & Social Responsibility Board of Director’s message Officers The status quo possesses In 2013 Evraz Place had 1,190 employees engaged in Evraz Place employees continue to demonstrate their Jeff MacPherson just as much risk for an delivering entertainment value and enriching our guests’ commitment to the community through their active Chair of the Board organization as change itself experience. Like the changing demographics of our guests involvement as volunteers for the Wascana/Herchmer and the “what might be” that and community, Evraz Place is proud to have a richly diverse School partnership. Evraz Place encourages and supports comes with change. While it workforce. 27.26% of the workforce is Aboriginal; 15.26% the Wascana/Herchmer’s literacy program as well as student Mark Allan doesn’t seem like both the are Visible Minorities and 5% are People with Disabilities. leadership and academic achievement by sponsoring their President and CEO status quo and change bear Evraz Place has continued to experience an exciting increase monthly and annual virtue awards. In 2013, employees risk, they can; doing nothing in employee representation from Africa, China, Philippines, donated over 300 new and used books for the Wascana/ Ben Antifaiff has its own risks. The Japan, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. The Herchmer School literacy program. Vice President and CFO leadership challenge around payoffs in creating and maintaining a diverse workforce change is acknowledging touch every area of our business and we have experienced Employees at Evraz Place prepare and serve a Christmas Denise Wanner uncertainty. The key to an increase in creativity, productivity, language skills and as lunch for Wascana/Herchmer School students and their Corporate Secretary successful change is to let importantly stronger guest and community loyalty. families, where gifts are provided to the students. Employees go of the apprehension and are also involved in hosting and serving at the end of the put your energy into the As part of the rich diversity of our workforce, the ages of year barbecue where student success is recognized and Directors execution of your plan. our employees range from 16 years up to 77 years, which celebrated. At this event, the top student in each class Brian Barber brings a complimentary blend of experience, enthusiasm, receives a day tripper pass for the Queen City Exhibition. Karen Gibbons My Chairman’s reports, and new attitudes to the workplace. Reg Howard dating back to the first one in 2007, have a common embedded To encourage well-being and fitness, Evraz Place donates Patrick A. Kelly theme. Change for the betterment of the organization has and is Employees are the cornerstone of our business and Evraz the Credit Union EventPlex for the Wascana/Herchmer Mike MacNaughton necessary to place our organization on the path of success. This year Place remains committed to maintaining and supporting our students to participate in a variety of physical activities to Marty Meloche saw the culmination of one of the last elements of our governance employees by providing ongoing staff training, professional supplement their physical education program. Rob Nisbett change that was needed to support the ongoing business changes. development as well as health and wellness support services. Ron Nugent Near the end of 2013 we received confirmation The Regina As an employer, Evraz Place is very pleased to provide In 2013, Evraz Place is very proud to have awarded a Laura Soparlo Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) would continue under the employees with family oriented events such as the scholarship in the amount of $2,500 for a former graduate Mark Stefan Non-profit Corporations Act, 1995 (Saskatchewan) leaving behind Co-operators Centre family skating days, Pumpkin Patch of Wascana/Herchmer School attending a post-secondary Grant Wasnik its Act created in 1907. Fun Day and the Children’s Christmas party. institution.

The dawn of 2014 brings with it just as much continued business Executive Management Team Management (as of April 2014) change and just as much potential ambiguity. The construction of (as of April 2014) Lori Adams, Manager Catering Sales a new stadium on the Evraz Place site housing the Saskatchewan Mark Allan, President and CEO Dean Churchill, Director Finance and IT Roughriders begins. The construction project is managed by the Ben Antifaiff, Vice President and CFO Kenneth D’Souza, Assistant Catering Manager City of Regina. Our challenge in the interim will be to integrate Neil Donnelly, Vice President Events and Entertainment Fred Fink, Manager, Event Delivery that construction project with our day to day operations including Graham Edge, Vice President Food and Beverage Ashley Frohlich, Assistant Catering Manager conventions, entertainment and sporting events, maintaining our Reid Pedersen, Vice President Sport and Recreation Darwin Godlien, Manager Security high level of service delivery. Looking forward and in preparation for Elma Shoulak, Vice President Human Resources Chris Hutchinson, Director Corporate Development the stadium opening in 2017, we begin the process of determining Bill Stoner, Vice President Property and Facilities Shirley Janeczko, Manager Business Development CFPS what managing this new facility will mean for our organization. Denise Wanner, Manager Executive Office Normie Jay, Conference and Catering Manager While the stadium building is not physically attached to the current Bret Jenkins, Manager Sport and Recreation Operations buildings that reside on the property, we anticipate adjusting for Alicia Knapman, Box Office Manager its management and delivery to ensure this facility is seamlessly Kyle Lamkey, General Manager Sport and Recreation interconnected with the other properties on the Evraz Place site. Reagan Lowe, Director Employee Relations Brenda McIntosh, Director Events and Entertainment Allison McLaughlin, Manager Human Resources The REAL Board of Directors, Executive, Management and Staff Mario Melendres, Sous Chef are up for the challenge. We have shown many times over the past Degan Middleton-Machdanz, Food and Beverage Manager 10 years that we don’t let uncertainty hold us back. In the words of Naimesh Patel, Custodial Manager Barack Obama, “Change will not come if we wait for some other Maria Pia, Manager Human Resources person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. Kent Roberts, Food and Beverage Manager We are the change that we seek”. I do like our chances of success Ray Rondeau, Financial Manager and I welcome the change and the potential opportunity it creates Dave Senger, Manager Operations Sport and Recreation for REAL and for this City and the Province of Saskatchewan. Rob Swan, Food and Beverage Manager Ken Taylor, Director Trade and Consumer Shows Roger Weldon, Manager Financial Analysis Jeff MacPherson Alison Wilkie, Catering and Events Manager Chair of the Board Michael Zech, Executive Chef Events & entertainment

We also hosted the Molson Canadian Live Champion’s Queen City Ex presented by Mosaic Evraz Place was once again a hub for the hottest JUNO Awards Concert Series featuring Hedley, Barenaked Ladies and The five day Summer Fair once again surpassed 200,000 entertainment in Saskatchewan. 2013 was an exciting year In April of 2013 Evraz Place was host to the JUNOs. The Big ‘N Rich in the Brandt Centre; along with the CFLAA visitors. Fairgoers crashed the gates in full force, resulting as we hosted a diverse collection of high-profiled artists journey began in 2012 when the Regina Host Committee Legends Lunch, the Pre-game Party with the Sheepdogs in a 6% attendance increase, and record setting numbers and performances. Residents of Regina were treated to was awarded the 2013 JUNOS bid. There was considerable and the Countdown to Kick-Off Luncheon. for North American Midway. The crowds enjoyed new the live performances of top notch performers such as prep work and the Evraz Place staff rose, as always, to the and exciting on-site attractions highlighted by the addition Great Big Sea, Leonard Cohen, KISS, Reba McIntyre, The challenge. This incredible event turned the Brandt Centre Our multi-purpose facilities and expert staff, that only of the Family Fun Zone in the Co-operators Centre. The Tragically Hip, Alice in Chains, Brad Paisley, Eric Church into the premiere venue for the nationally televised awards a week prior hosted Canada’s largest livestock event – QCX Parade which has traditionally been held on the and the legendary Paul McCartney. Evraz Place strives to show seen by 1.91 million viewers. The JUNOs festival Canadian Western Agribition, performed with rave reviews. Saturday morning prior to the start of the Exhibition was please a wide range of tastes by presenting entertainers activities included: the JUNOs hockey game played in The final tally had over 75,000 happy festival goers through moved to Tuesday evening and received rave reviews that such as comedian Jeff Dunham, Volbeat, Five Finger Death Moose Jaw’s Mosaic Place; Fan Fare at the Cornwall Centre the doors. drew massive crowds that lined the streets of Regina. The Punch and the WWE Smackdown tour. The World famous where fans got to get up close and personal with some of Parade was followed by Fireworks in Wascana Park, kicking “Harlem Globe Trotters” and NHL game gave opportunity the Artists; Fan Fest – multiple venues throughout the City Prairie Mobile Taste of Spring off the week and “Exploding Into The Ex”. for the entire family to visit Evraz Place. of Regina took part, with over 1,000 passes sold through Guests welcome this time of year as it’s one of the first our Box Office; Gala Banquet for 1,150 people in our Credit signs that they can say good bye to the winter weather and The Molson Canadian Live Grandstand always attracts The Brandt Centre is a 6,000-seat facility that has been Union EventPlex (this is where most of the awards are warm up their taste buds at the highly anticipated Prairie huge nightly crowds to Confederation Park, and 2013 was hosting home games of the WHL’s Regina Pats for over 35 given out to the Artists); and our Agribition Building was Mobile Taste of Spring. Regina’s most anticipated spring no exception. Music fans enjoyed upcoming Canadian Pop years. Evraz Place is proud to have Pats fans recognize the transformed as the venue for the prestigious Red Carpet. event brought a crowd of more than 7,500 over three nights Group, Walk Off The Earth, rockers Three Days Grace, Brandt Centre as the home of this beloved hockey team in to enjoy the best of fine wines, spirits and food in the classic rock icons Loverboy, the pop chart topping group the Queen City. GO PATS GO! 101st Grey Cup Festival Queen City. Simple Plan, and country music superstar, Rodney Atkins The 101st Grey Cup Festival, a Celebration in Rider Nation, closed out the Queen City Ex. Evraz Place has become a well known destination for emanated our prairie spirit and our welcoming hospitality Canada’s Farm Progress Show presented by Viterra people, all year round. Whether it’s to bring your dreams as Evraz Place staff worked hand-in-hand with nearly Voted as “The Largest Trade Show in Canada” for the 3rd Other popular attractions and thrills acts included Extreme to life at the popular Spring Home & Garden Show, the 2500 volunteers to share with the Nation an outstanding year in a row by Trade Show News Network, was the icing BMX Freestyle Show, Milord High Dive Show, Craz E Crew, pavilions during Mosaic, or the annual Majestic Car Show, showcase of sport, culture and celebration. on the cake for another successful event. The CFPS has Hypnotist Wayne Lee, Comedic Juggler Randy Cabral and Evraz Place is the place to be for events and entertainment. taken pride over the years of not only maintaining, but Speed Painter, Dave Sharp. Evraz Place was the epicenter for seven CFL Team greatly increasing the number of International Buyers that The Aboriginal community once again arrived in masses as Hospitality Rooms including Riderville, Tigertown, the attend this show every year. In 2013 there were over 800 Last year Evraz Place and Mosaic teamed up to serve 10,154 the Brandt Centre served as home for their Annual First Double Blue Bash, Touchdown Manitoba, the Lion’s Den, International buyers who came to view and buy Canadian pancakes and raised over 11,400 pounds of food for the Nations University Pow Wow in April. The sounds and the Stamps House and the Atlantic Schooners Down East made agricultural equipment. Having an opportunity to Regina Food Bank during Mosaic’s Flip For Hunger Pancake smells of traditional food, authentic dance, ceremonial Kitchen Party as the first ever Team Party Pass allowed display and explain product to so many buyers, not to Breakfast. In the last 3 years this initiative has raised over costumes and music filled the air during this 3 day weekend Festival goers to experience all Team parties all in one place, mention the local farmers who attend this show as well as 28,200 pounds in non-perishable food donations for the event. all for one price, creating the ultimate fan experience. from across the Prairies, is an opportunity that cannot be Regina Food Bank during August which is a difficult month matched. for the Regina Food Bank. Once again, Mosaic and Evraz Place joined forces for “Experience The Ex”, a program which donated 1,000 gate admissions and 200 Daytrippers to underprivileged youth and charitable groups. Food & beverage

2013 Annual Premiers Dinner 2013 was an exciting year at Evraz Place as we played host to 2013 Event Highlights: • Plated dinner served to over 2,200 Sask Party guests. some of the most dynamic regional and national meetings, conferences, gala dinners, trade shows, and sporting events. Saskatchewan Safety Council 2013 Industrial Safety Seminar 2013 Plaza of Honor Dinner Gala There were new and exciting changes for Evraz Place’s Food • Four Day Conference and Tradeshow with 800 • One of Saskatchewan’s most prestigious dinners and Beverage Division during the past year. 2013 marked Delegates from across Saskatchewan. • Played host to over 1,600 guests. the division’s first full year at Evraz Place while operating Introducing our independently. The Queensbury Convention Centre Juno Gala Dinner Saskatchewan Oral Health Profession Conference introduced a new catering menu featuring a great selection • 1,200 Guests from across Canada enjoyed a three and Tradeshow of prairie and international cuisine which beautifully course meal. The event had several exclusive musical NEW MENU • Three day conference, tradeshow and banquet. complimented the new china, glassware and flatware. performances and award presentations. 2013

101st Grey Cup Championship Festival Evraz Place’s conference and catering staff covered over Juno Awards Broadcast • The Co-operators Centre hosted 6 teams in the arenas 500 Food and Beverage shifts during the Queen City Ex, • The Food and Beverage team served a sold out crowd with full service bars and entertainment. Canada’s Farm Progress Show and Agribition. In total, over at The Brandt Centre. • Multiple catered events in the Queensbury Convention 500 catered events took place in 2013, to the great success Centre of the staff and their dedication to great service. Prairie Mobile Taste of Spring • Riderville alone saw 5,000 guests daily and served • Three day Tradeshow featuring local restaurants and 81,000 Pilsner beers, 21,000 liters of pop, 5 football The Food and Beverage department introduced Subway top wine, spirits and beer. fields’ worth of hot dogs, 76,000 pounds of ice. and Western Pizza as new franchise partners at Evraz Place. • Over 7,500 attendees visited the Credit Union • Riderville’s Western Pizza served over 800 pizzas – These join the already successful Tim Horton’s franchise EventPlex during these three days. that’s 6,400 pieces of pizza, 2,200kg of mozzarella and where over a million cups of coffee were served this year. 56,000 pieces of pepperoni. 2013 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference While the past year was one of the busiest years to date and Trade Show The future goals for this world-class venue are to develop for the Food and Beverage division, the focus is always to • Over 300 indoor and outdoor exhibitors and over 1900 new business and maximize the space while keeping the provide its clients with a great experience. delegates from North America attended this show. facility competitive and a leader in the industry. Evraz Place’s Food and Beverage division strives to be the desirable Ducks Unlimited Dinner option for clients and event planners near and far. New • Dinner and Auction for over 700 guests. strategies with a higher commitment to green initiatives and positive economic impact for the community by giving Ken Goff Boxing Memorial locally are on the horizon. • 900 guests enjoyed dinner while watching multiple world class boxing matches.

Queensbury Convention Centre Phone: (306) 781-9200 www.queensburycentre.com Sport & recreation

2013 was a busy year for the Sport and Recreation Division For the ninth year, the indoor soccer season culminated Sports Tournaments and Special Events hosted managing the fourth season of operation of the Co- with 1,200 players, 100 volunteers and over 20,000 fans by the Sport and Recreation Division in 2013: operators Centre as well as the Credit Union EventPlex and participating in the WCP World Cup event. ice operations in the Brandt Centre. Major Events Hosted: Hockey Tournaments In 2013, The Credit Union EventPlex was outfitted with a 2013 Skate Canada Challenge HR – Bantam Tier I The Co-operators Centre has emerged as one of the premier new artificial turf system manufactured by AstroTurf LLC. Canadian National Broomball Championships HR – Bantam Tier II ice and sports facilities in Canada hosting local, regional and U15 Volleyball Championships HR – Female national competitions twelve months a year. New to the The Sport and Recreation Division was pleased to host Western Prospects Hockey Camp HR – Midget Tier I facility in 2013 is Peak Performance, A state of the art dry three major national championship events in 2013, the World Player Cup Soccer Championships HR – Midget Tier II land training facility operational year round. Skate Canada Challenge, Canadian National Broomball HR – Novice Tier I Championships and the U15 Volleyball Championships. Skate Regina HR – Atom Tier I The Skate Canada Centre of Excellence entered its third Ice Carnival HR – Atom Tier II season in operation. 2013 was highlighted with an Olympic On the event calendar, 2014 will bring the Skate Canada Living Skies Synchro Championships HR – PeeWee Tier I visit to Sochi for Paige Lawrence and Rudi Swiegers. Paige Adult Nationals and 2015 has already penciled in the Skate Saskatchewan Championships HR – PeeWee Tier II and Rudi train in the Co-operators Centre daily during their ASHN North American Championships and International HR – Junior C off season. Association of Fire Fighters Association tournament Ringette Tournaments: RCMP Tournament ensuring Regina, and Evraz Place, will be at the forefront of Jim Benning Tournament Sask Power / Energy Tournament 2013 saw continued growth for the Co-operators Centre the Canadian sports scene. Queen City Tournament Oskana Cup Hockey Leagues (CCHL). Registration numbers included Ringette Provincials Spring AAA Classic Minor Hockey Tournament 3,500 men, women, boys and girls in Co-operators Centre Saskatchewan Ringette Provincials recreational leagues with games on more than 330 nights Lacrosse Tournament: Co-operators Centre Hockey League of the year. Sask Lacrosse Festival CCHL – Winter League both male and female CCHL – Summer League both male and female The Credit Union EventPlex had its busiest year ever Soccer Tournaments CCHL – 3 on 3 Youth Hockey in 2013. From October to April the facility is booked to RAZZ Tournament The Co-operators Centre Classic capacity with youth and adult soccer activity. Over 3,000 ACFC Tournament registered soccer players utilize the facility in addition to RSA Adult Tournament Major events upcoming other turf sports such as Ultimate Frisbee, adult touch Youth Provincials 2015 International Firefighter Hockey Championships football, cricket, etc. Timbit Jamboree 2015 National Adult Hockey Championship Co-ed Playoffs 2016 U15Volleyball Hockey Championships

Saskatchewan Hockey Association Major events in the bid process Skills of Gold 2016 Keystone Cup Zone Camps 2016 Canadian Under 18 Women’s Championship Sask First Female 2016 World Broomball Championships Sask First Bantam Tournament Sask First Midget Tournament community partnerships Financial Statements

Management Report To the Shareholders, The Regina Exhibition Association Limited The accompanying financials of The Regina Exhibition Operating Evraz Place EVRAZ PLACE Association Limited have been prepared by the Association’s management in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards Report on the Financial Statements ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY for Not-For-Profit organizations and necessarily include some In 2013 over 2.7 Million people patronized our property, We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Together with our Corporate Partners, we here at Evraz amounts based on informed judgment and management estimates. Place are enriching our community by providing the people events, and facilities. In 2014, and into the future those Regina Exhibition Association Limited, operating Evraz Place which comprise the balance sheet as at December 31, 2013, and of our City, Province, and Country with opportunities numbers are expected to soar, as we begin construction on To assist management in fulfilling its responsibilities, a system the statements of income and retained earnings, and cash flows the new stadium and continue to evolve as a property and of internal controls has been established to provide reasonable to experience world class events and entertainment and for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting partner in this community. assurance that the financial statements are accurate and reliable participate in sports and recreation in first class facilities. policies and other explanatory information. and that assets are safeguarded. The property and facilities of Evraz Place are owned by At Evraz Place we recognize none of this would be possible Managements Responsibility for the Financial Statements The Board of Directors have reviewed and approved these the City of Regina and leased to The Regina Exhibition without the support and dedication of our in-valuable Management is responsible for the preparation and fair financial statements. Association Limited. corporate partners! presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, These financial reports have been examined by the independent and for such internal control as management determines is auditors, Virtus Group LLP and their report is presented separately. necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in Mark Allan Ben Antifaiff accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. President and CEO Vice President and CFO Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance March 26, 2014 March 26, 2014 about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including 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 opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made 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, 2013, its results of operations and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not- for-profit organizations

Chartered Accountants Regina, Canada March 26, 2014 Regina Exhibition Association Limited Regina Exhibition Association Limited operating Evraz Place operating Evraz Place

Balance Sheet Statement of Income

As at December 31, 2013 For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

2013 2012 2013 2012 $$ $$ Revenues Assets Sales 18,909,375 14,888,337 Current Assets Rentals 7,956,584 7,262,355 Cash 3,043,106 4,801,352 Contributions and other income 3,849,705 3,755,221 Accounts and grants receivable 1,854,647 924,576 Sponsorships and advertising 1,514,948 1,530,050 Inventories 407,449 250,967 Revenue continuance (note 9) 2,600,000 2,600,000 Supplies and prepaid expenses 48,881 176,760 34,830,612 30,035,963 5,354,083 6,153,655 Expenses Tangible capital assets (note 3) 72,873,544 73,043,132 Administration 1,407,567 1,249,121 78,227,627 79,196,787 Amortization 3,916,548 3,676,948 Cost of goods sold 3,702,352 3,277,525 Liabilities and Net Assets Repairs and maintenance 607,083 581,633

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Supplies, equipment and contracted services 7,585,470 5,216,497 Current liabilities Utilities 2,077,898 2,024,206 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 4,220,394 2,870,257 Wages and employee benefits 14,765,915 12,925,625 Deferred revenue and deposits 2,069,773 2,418,005 34,062,833 28,951,555 Current portion of long-term debt (note 4) 180,718 - 6,470,885 5,288,262 Net income for the year 767,779 1,084,408 Retained earnings - beginning of year 4,605,440 3,521,032 Long-term debt (note 4) 336,863 - Retained earnings - end of year 5,373,219 4,605,440 Deferred grants and other contributions (note 5) 66,036,940 69,293,365 See accompanying notes 72,844,688 74,581,627

Share capital (note 6) 9,720 9,720 Retained earnings 5,373,219 4,605,440 Net assets 5,382,939 4,615,160 78,227,627 79,196,787

See accompanying notes

Approved by the Board:

Director

Director Regina Exhibition Association Limited Regina Exhibition Association Limited operating Evraz Place operating Evraz Place

Notes to the Financial Statements Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

1. Description of the business

The Regina Exhibition Association Limited (the Association) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated 2013 2012 under a private act of the Province of Saskatchewan. Under its bylaws dividends cannot be paid and its $$ shares cannot appreciate in value. On May 01, 2012 the shareholders of the Association passed a Special resolution that the Association be continued under the Non-Profit Corporations Act, 1995 and transfer ownership and control of the Association to the City of Regina. The Association, under it's existing Act, is Operating activities required to obtain approval from the Lieutenant Governor in Council to apply for the Continuance and is currently Net income for the year 767,779 1,084,408 awaiting that approval. Items not affecting cash Amortization 3,916,547 3,676,947 Deferred capital contributions recognized (3,256,424) (3,256,424) 2. Accounting policies 1,427,902 1,504,931 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the Net decrease in non-cash working capital balances reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the related to operations 43,230 120,258 financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the year. These estimates are reviewed periodically and adjustments as necessary are reported in the period of review. 1,471,132 1,625,189 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS a) Tangible capital assets and amortization

Financing activities Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost. Amortization is recorded over the estimated useful life of the assets Proceeds from long-term debt 517,581 - as follows: Repayment of long-term debt - (1,520,337) 517,581 (1,520,337) Buildings -straight-line over 10 to 30 years Equipment -straight-line over 3 to 20 years

Investing activities b) Revenue recognition Purchase of tangible capital assets (3,746,959) (1,003,158) Decrease in cash during the year (1,758,246) (898,306) Sales revenue, including catering, concessions and events, and Rental revenue are recognized as services are provided. Sponsorship and advertising revenue is recognized based on the terms of the contract. Cash, beginning of year 4,801,352 5,699,658 c) Grants and other contributions Cash, end of year 3,043,106 4,801,352 Grants and other contributions received by the Association are accounted for as follows:

See accompanying notes i) Grants and other contributions to assist with the financing of capital asset additions are recorded as deferred 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.

ii) Grants and other contributions intended for grounds and buildings repairs and maintenance are recorded in revenue in the period in which they are received.

iii) Grants and other contributions that are restricted and 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 recognized at fair value upon initial recognition.

All of the Association's financial instruments are measured at amortized cost following initial recognition.

When an indication of impairment is indicated, and when actual impairment has occurred, the financial instrument's carrying amount is reduced to its realizable value. 3. Tangible capital assets 8. Financial instruments Accumulated Cost Amortization 2013 2012 The Association's recognized financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable $ $$$ and accrued liabilities, and long-term debt. The fair value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable Buildings 95,683,176 25,922,200 69,760,976 72,532,642 and accrued liabilities approximates carrying value given the short term nature of the amounts. The Equipment 7,213,467 4,100,899 3,112,568 510,490 fair value of long-term debt approximates carrying value based on the terms of the debt agreements. 102,896,643 30,023,099 72,873,544 73,043,132

9. Revenue continuance 4. Long-term debt 2013 2012 $$ On November 22 1997, the Association ceased operating its casino. In accordance with an agreement between the Association and the Province of Saskatchewan, a 30 year agreement was entered into Loan payable to Royal Bank of Canada in monthly payments of whereby the Association will receive $2,600,000 annually to maintain its earnings. of $15,415.60 including interest at 3.68%. Specific equipment is pledged as security. Due September, 2016. 483,402 - Loan payable to Roynat in monthly payments of $774.43 including 10. Contingencies interest at 14.7%. Specific equipment is pledged as security. Due November, 2016. 21,936 - The Association is subject to certain legal matters arising in the normal course of business, none of which are Loan payable to RCAP in monthly payments of $436.49 including expected to materially affect the financial results of the Association. interest at 11.8%. Specific equipment is pledged as security. Due September, 2016. 12,243 - 483,402 - 11. Related parties Less current portion 180,718 - In the normal course of operations, the Association has relationships with Directors' businesses. These 302,684 - transactions are conducted at market prices and at comparable terms as with unrelated parties. The estimated principal repayments in the next three years are as follows: The Association requires Directors' to adhere to its Conflict of Interest policy. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2014$ 180,718 2015 188,536 2016 148,327

5. Deferred grants and other contributions 2013 2012 $$ Opening deferred grants and other contributions 69,293,365 72,549,789 Amounts recognized in year 3,256,424 3,256,424 Ending deferred grants and other contributions 66,036,941 69,293,365

6. Share capital 2013 2012 $$ Authorized- 2,000 shares of $10 par value each Issued- 972 shares (2012 - 972 shares) 9,720 9,720

7. Financial risk management

The association has a risk management framework to monitor, evaluate and manage the principal risks assumed with financial instruments. The significant financial risks to which the Association is exposed are.:

Credit risk Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Association is exposed to credit risk on the accounts receivable from its customers, however, does not have a significant exposure to any individual customer or counterpart. In order to reduce its credit risk, the Association has adopted credit policies, which include the review of a new customer's credit history and financial position before extending credit and conducting regular reviews of its existing customers' credit performances to reflect the Association’s credit policies. The Association has incurred insignificant bad debt expense during the past three years. www.evrazplace.com

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