Haute cuisine in the far south, cutting edge health care in the far north and a new cultural achievement in the middle come together in the Winter 2011 issue. The cold season, it turns out, means many things for Saskatchewan residents. As downhill skiing grows in popularity here, skiing locations are developing new ways to entertain visitors. The BEST of SASKATCHEWAN reader poll results are in! This year's picks are a fabulous resource with which to plan your next excursion into the province. As always, we will introduce some truly unique Saskatchewan characters—well known and brand new in our home.

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Cancer Care and Culture

Most of us assume that health care is a culturally neutral service. A group of First Nations breast cancer survivors have quite a different perspective on the medical treatment they received. The lessons they learned have much to say to anyone who uses health care.

Doctors on the Move

Idealism, courage, action. These are the defining characteristics for a group of doctors from the University of Saskatchewan who bring desperately needed services to communities in northern Saskatchewan. Their training ground? Desperately under-served communities in Africa. This is deeply inspiring.

BEST OF SASKATCHEWAN

Our readers have spoken and the Best of Saskatchewan 2011 is your look-no-further list for new places to visit and experience. Food, culture, recreation, and shopping are all here—all with a genuine Saskatchewan twist.

Ice Road Realities

Much has been made about the television chronicles of truckers in the far north and their highly charged exploits behind the wheel and on the ice. Saskatchewan has its own version but it has more to do with the changing northern economy and the cultures that are changing with it. There's still ice, adventure, and a wealth of tales.

Prairie Opera House

Some dreams take a while to come true. The renovation to a heritage building to create a venue for opera in Battleford is just such a case. Menno Fieguth's dedication to the classical form and his commitment to a place where it could be performed have paid off.

Up Front

*Saskatchewan became the landscape of a dream for two farmers from France who are now busy on the land near the small village of Hoey *The tracks wild creatures leave in the snow create a fun and exciting way to enter the beautiful world of winter *Metro, the comic character created by Bruno's Les Pavelick, has been making people laugh with music and stand-up for more than 40 years. Apparently he was just warming up! *Wapiti Valley Ski Area has a reputation for its varied terrain. One variation to everyday skiing may stretch your idea of a day on the slopes.

Back of the Book

*The seabuckthorn berry is a novelty to western taste buds. For Betty Forbes, nurturing the popularity of this fruit at home is a high priority. After all, if the ancient Greeks found compelling benefits in it, so should we. *Conservationist and photographer David Krughoff as a heart for bears of any kind. His gorgeous pictures of the bear accompany a sobering message about the state of this species.

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