Dave King has always clung to the belief that hockey is Canada’s game and that it defines the country internationally. And when teams abroad seek help in advancing their puck skills, King has been willing to share his knowledge. Other nations have recognized him behind the bench for Canadian teams at the world junior tournaments, the Winter Olympics, the Spengler...
Brit’s Picks: Top 5 Arts Events for Fall 2019
The Penelopiad Sept. 13 – 22, BackStage Stage @ Persephone Theatre Thirteen is lucky when it comes to a brand-new theatre collective in Saskatoon. Ferre Play Theatre is comprised of 13 powerhouse women staging 13 performances of The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood. The story focuses on Penelope, wife of Odysseus, as she shares the stories of the Odyssey, her life...
USask has always been home for Bilson
Dr. Beth Bilson (PhD) first strolled onto the picturesque campus of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) when she was just six years old. Little did she know that 66 years later she would be a key member of the university’s leadership team, a leading law scholar and the longest-serving active female professor on campus. “We first came here in 1952...
Entrepreneur incorporates Saskatoon berries into skincare line
When Anne Vangelisti received an email from British Vogue magazine, she was suspicious. She had a new skincare product for sale, but had no idea how far the word had reached in a short time. “They contacted me after seeing my Instagram profile. It is amazing how social media has connected everybody,” she said from her escape-theSaskatchewan-winter home in Las...
Grabowski committed to clients, community and family
Talk to Cassandra Grabowski for a few minutes and it’s clear she is a happy woman. She loves her husband and kids and consciously makes time for family. She is involved in her community and loves this province. As owner of Sound Impressions Hearing Centre for the past five years and an audiologist for 25, she makes a difference in...
Crohn’s disease can’t stop her: Local trainer, body builder and LPN shares fitness tips
Saskatoon resident Denise Kominetsky is an inspiring woman. Although she has been living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for years, Kominetsky hasn’t let her chronic illness stop her from reaching her goals. While battling pain, weight loss, fatigue and many other debilitating symptoms, the licensed practical nurse persevered to become a fitness trainer, business owner, fitness model and more. “I...
Trend Conscious: FALL 2019
As trees turn and breezes get chilly, there are two things that make up for watching summer slip away: the autumnal beauty of our riverbank and the many fantastic stylin’ opportunities coming our way. It’s a fact: we may not agree on pumpkin-spicedeverything, but we can all get behind fall fashion. Layers make any outfit look more put together, cozy...
‘We deserve to be here’: USask group advocates for women in science
Dr. Elaheh Khozeimeh Sarbisheh (PhD) wants to be a role model for young women in science. That’s one of the reasons she’s chairing the University of Saskatchewan-Women in Chemistry (USask-WiC) group, which aims to foster an environment in which gender diversity is realized. The group’s goal is to encourage, support and advocate for women and gender minorities, and its members...
Persephone Theatre showcases women and their stories on stage
Persephone Theatre attendees may notice a feminist flavour in the theatre’s lineup this fall. Artistic associate Jennica Grienke said Persephone has been “putting a lot of care and thought” into ensuring there’s female representation on stage, both in terms of the stories being told and the artists being hired. This is particularly relevant in light of the #MeToo movement, which...
Entrepreneurship and empowerment: The SheNative experience
Entrepreneur Devon Fiddler has been on quite the journey since she launched SheNative in 2014. Since then, SheNative has grown from a small handbag company to an established, inspirational brand with a significant following on social media known for spreading inspirational stories and messages of strength and resilience. Fiddler, the mother of two young boys, shares the SheNative message in...