The Local Kitchen

Chef Julie Gryba with the Local Kitchen will be providing family-friendly interactive demos on Family Day Sunday at HomeStyles. The sessions are come & go, so drop by anytime between 10:30 and 12:30 for Pasta Making, or 1:40 – 4:00pm for Cupcake Decorating on Sunday, March 24th.

Brian Misko | House of Q BBQ Sauce & Spice

Brian Misko is a pitmaster and a storyteller, and he’s one of the best. Since leaving behind a job in the software industry to cook competitively, he and his House of Q team have been crowned Grand Champion at many barbecue competitions. In 2014 alone, he has earned the inaugural Canadian BBQ Society national Team of the Year, been crowned twice Grand Champion, and been selected to represent Canada at the Jack Daniels World Invitational BBQ Championship. A career highlight is winning first place ribs at the 2014 World Food Championships.

BBQ Brian’s new cookbook titled Grilling with House of Q is gathering rave reviews and fans meanwhile educating cooking enthusiasts on how to be creative at grill. BBQ Brian can be seen providing “BBQ Tips” on Global BC’s Morning News, giving demos on trade show stages, and developing new products for his House of Q line of BBQ sauces and rubs. He lives in Surrey, B.C., with his family and a large collection of grills and smokers.

House of Q is an award-winning competition BBQ team and BBQ sauce and spice maker based in Langley, BC. The House of Q Competition BBQ team, led by BBQ Brian Misko, began competitive cooking in 2005 and has since won awards all over North America, including First Place ribs at the 2014 World Food Championships in Las Vegas, NV. The team has won awards at the Jack Daniel’s World Invitational BBQ Championships in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The team was awarded the 2014 Team of the Year by the Canadian BBQ Society.

Launched in 2007, the House of Q BBQ sauce and spice line-up has won awards across North America, including best BBQ sauce twice at the BBQ on the Bow in Calgary, AB, for our Apple Butter BBQ Sauce. The Slow Smoke Gold BBQ Sauce and Slather won Second Place two years in a row at the prestigious American Royal World Series of BBQ in Kansas City, MO. House of Q products have a loyal following and are hot sellers at specialty retailers across Canada.

Holly's Wine & Paint

306 Handmade Wooden Signs

Your pre-registration includes:
✔FREE entry to the homeshow
✔A sign you customize with your own colours
✔A GREAT time even for 1st timers
✔Entry into 306 Handmade Wooden Sign’s March giveaway (valued at $301)

Registration information can be found on Facebook here.

Majken Cooke | Co-op Wine Beer Spirits

The essential message when matching wine to your BBQ menu is to think about the flavour profile and intensity of your dishes.  Not only are we on the hunt to enhance the flavours of each pitmaster dish but to also provide an experience to uncover your personal preferences.   Majken Cooke from Co-op Wine Spirits and Beer will guide you through a selection of BBQ friendly wines from around the world.

Lori Pelletier | Kitchen & Bath Classics

Lori Pelletier has a BSHEc in Interior Design and 27 years in the industry has taught her that she loves design.   She has been a furniture designer, cabinet designer and plumbing fixture and lighting expert.   Lori has been with Kitchen & Bath Classics a Wolseley company for 18 years and has a team of staff that are also creative experts in the industry in our interactive Saskatoon showroom.

Kerry Wilde & Evneet Dhaliwal | TD Canada Trust

Kerry Wilde is a Manager, currently employed as a Mobile Mortgage Specialist with TD Canada Trust servicing Saskatoon and surrounding areas.  She has over 25 years of banking experience, all with TD, and has held various roles over the years where she has helped many people with their financial needs from credit to investments.  Kerry takes great pride in the professional advice and customer service she provides to her clients when looking for real estate financing.  Whether you’re a first-time home buyer, looking to upsize or downsize, searching for a recreational property or rental, or simply wishing for a change, Kerry can help you. The financial aspects of buying a home can be stressful and overwhelming—but they don’t have to be.  This is where Kerry comes in to help you navigate the process of purchasing a home while keeping your best interest in mind.  She will sit down with you and look over your budget, income and savings, assisting you in getting a clear picture of what you can afford. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a home and Kerry is looking forward to assisting you.

Evneet Dhaliwal has been working in the banking sector for almost eight years. Through the years she held various roles with the bank specializing in a variety of areas such as retail branch banking , investment and specialized lending. When it comes to your mortgage, it is important to make sure you get the home you really want, with flexible solutions that are right for you.  This is where Evneet can assist. She is here to help you get the mortgage you need to suit your lifestyle and make your home ownership goals happen supported by the resources and expertise of TD Bank. Evneet will provide expert advice and service for your home financing needs and you’ll enjoy the confidence of knowing you are working with a professional who has only your best interest in mind. If you are looking to make informed mortgage decisions feel free to contact Evneet today.

Nick Sackville | Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association

Nick Sackville was born in Saskatoon, grew up in Red Deer, and then moved back to Saskatoon in 2010 to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce Degree. He fell in love with Saskatoon all over again and decided to stay after convocating from the Edwards School of Business in 2013. He has worked as a recruiter for an industrial electrical company, but discovered his true passion for working in the non-profit sphere in 2014 and has worked in non-profits ever since.

As Member and Industry Relations Associate with the Saskatoon & Region Home Builder Association, he keeps his finger on the pulse of the industry which gives him a unique perspective as the Association works to protect the affordability of homes in our region. He stays informed and active on political issues, has a passion for vegetable gardening, and loves dogs.

Courtney Ackerman & Michael Shaw | Centennial Kitchen & Bath

Courtney Ackerman attended Lakeland College where she obtained her diploma in Interior Design Technology and her creativity and passion for design earned her 3^rd place in the 2011/2012 NKBA Student Design Competition. Courtney is currently an intern member of the Interior Design Association of Saskatchewan. She obtained her NCIDQ certification in 2018; this professional certification covers all areas of interior design with a focus on accessible design.

Courtney has over 7 years of experience in the design industry, working with clients to create beautiful and functional spaces.  She can utilize her technical training to ensure your space meets universal design and ADA requirements when necessary, creating a safe and functional space for everyone.

Michael Shaw was born and raised in Saskatoon.  As a teenager, Michael started working in his family business, Centennial Plumbing, Heating & Electrical.  After graduating from Walter Murray Collegiate, he moved to Montreal and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the John Molson School of business at Concordia University.  Michael has worked as a management consultant for home services businesses in both Saskatoon and Calgary where he specialized in industry specific software implementations and leadership training.  In 2010 he returned to Saskatoon where he has worked in a leadership, sales and marketing capacity at Centennial.  He is currently the Chief Operating Officer where his passion for new ideas, interior design and operations management are able to flourish.

Danny Kazam

Ever since Danny was a young child, he always dreamed of growing up to become an entertainer. Two of his biggest influences in becoming a children’s entertainer was Shari Lewis and Ernie Coombs/Mr. Dressup. Danny’s goal is to use his gifts and talents to inspire and create wonderful lasting memories for children and families wherever he performs. Since 2010, his trust and commitment to providing outstanding service and top quality entertainment has built Danny a tremendous amount of respect, and admiration which has made him the most sought after children’s entertainer in Saskatchewan. He travels throughout Western Canada performing his highly acclaimed comedy magic shows to thousands of people every year. He has also created magic for other magicians, and is a talented song writer. Danny studied acting at Studio Sound Stage in Toronto, Ont. and has a background in both theatre arts and child development. Originally from Montreal, he now makes his home in Lumsden, Saskatchewan with his wife, Bonnie, and their two Sons.

Kevin Worman | Superior Cabinets

Kevin Worman is a truly unique character.  As an accomplished Kitchen Designer, there aren’t too many kitchen renovation scenarios he hasn’t encountered. He joined Superior Cabinets as a draftsman in 2002 after receiving his Diploma in Architectural & Building Technology.  He advanced into a leadership role by managing the Custom Drafting Department and also served as a Portfolio Development Specialist prior to his current role as Senior Design Consultant with Superior Cabinets Saskatoon.

Kevin’s accomplishments include winner of the Kitchen Renovation of the Year at the 24^th Annual Saskatoon and Region Home Builders’ Association Bridges Awards held in February 2016 and various company sales achievement awards.

Don’t be fooled by his quiet facade, the combination of his creativity, experience and genuine care for people have well prepared Kevin to help homeowners achieve greatness in their homes.

Charlene Schumacher | Fresco Interiors

Charlene Schumacher is the Principle designer and owner of Fresco Interiors Design Group Inc.

Their design work is featured in residential new home builds and award winning renovation projects throughout Saskatchewan, as well as commercial retail and hotel projects stretching across Western Canada.

They most recently received the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association 2017 Bridges Award for “Saskatoon Renovation of the Year – Whole Home.”

Lisa Black & Marina Arthur | Superior Cabinets

Lisa Black | It’s no surprise that Lisa ended up in the home design and construction industry. Her father was a framing contractor, so she spent a good portion of her childhood on a job site. She also remembers moving into more than one new house without the flooring installed or the paint on the walls!

Dan Yungwirth | Miller Contracting

Dan Yungwirth received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.  He was then hired by Federated Co-operatives, where he spent several years in Manitoba in the Petroleum Marketing Department.  Following that, he struck out on his own as owner-operator of Co-op gas bars in Winnipeg and Selkirk, Manitoba.  An opportunity in commercial banking presented itself, where he joined Sunova Credit Union as a Commercial/Ag lender.  After a short time in that position, he was promoted to Managing Partner of a new branch in Oakbank, MB.

An opportunity to enter the construction field as General Manager and part owner of Miller Contracting Ltd. presented itself in 2012, leading Dan to return to his roots in Prince Albert.  Miller Contracting is diversified in the construction industry, being involved in commercial, residential, and multi-family projects since 1972.  In the home-building field, the company is a 2018 Bridges Award winner, Holmes Approved Homes Builder, as well as a winner of several additional industry awards.

Dan has been a Director of the Prince Albert Construction Association since 2013.  He was also a member of the Saskatoon Region Home Builders Association BIL Committee and past Provincial Rep for CHBA’s Technical Research Committee.  He has been a Board member of the Prince Albert Habitat for Humanity chapter as well.  Dan lives in Prince Albert with his amazing wife Jeneen and their three daughters.

Tom Redhead | SuRe Innovations

Tom Redhead is a veteran of the Smart Home industry. Since 1999 he has worked with every major technology from the VCR to AppleTV and from X-10 to IoT. In 2009, he and Sean Sullivan co-founded SuRe InnoVations, a premier provider of Electrical and Technology Solutions. Their design centered approach and innovative edge have placed them at the forefront of this industry in Saskatoon and surrounding area.

In the past 20 years, Tom has worked countless projects including some of the largest and most complex in Canada, including one which, at the time, was the largest residential lighting control system in North America. He is a CEDIA Certified Designer with experience in all major Smart Home platforms, including Control4, Savant, Crestron, RTI, Elan, and AMX. Always looking towards “what’s next”, he is keeping a close eye on how modern technologies such as voice control, AI, machine learning, and cloud services are changing the industry landscape.

Heidi Kinar & Ruslan Hrabowy | Conexus

Heidi Kinar has been a Mobile Mortgage Specialist for Conexus Credit Union for nearly 7 years.  Passionate about her industry, she volunteers at various community events offering mortgage and financial advice. She offers creative mortgage solutions to meet the diverse needs of her clients. When she is not at work she enjoys travelling and spending time with family, friends and her dog Roscoe.   Heidi takes pride in her employment for Conexus Credit Union and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others.  She feels that there are many more mortgage products available than what most people are aware of.

Ruslan Hrabowy has over 5 years of experience in the financial industry, most recently as a Mobile Mortgage Specialist with Conexus Credit Union- most people know him as Russ. Ruslan enjoys challenges that allow him to think outside the box when people are looking for specific kinds of Mortgage financing. This may include a Borrowed Down Payment, Construction Mortgages, Purchase Plus Improvements, Cash Back Mortgages and New to Canada. As a Mobile Mortgage Specialist, Ruslan’s main goal and self-achievement is to ensure the financial well-being of his members as well as making their dreams of home ownership a reality.  Ruslan is there to offer guidance and advice throughout the home buying process to guarantee that all of your needs are met.

Michael Nemeth | Passive House Canada

Michael Nemeth is a mechanical consulting engineer living in Saskatoon. In 2013, Michael started Bright Buildings to help others build homes to the Passive House standard, an international low energy building standard leading to 90 per cent space heating energy savings.

Michael and his wife Shannon Dyck are co-founders of Radiance Cohousing, a collaborative, eight-unit housing development designed to Passive House standards. Michael has been active on volunteer committees, serving as president of the ASHRAE Saskatoon Chapter for the 2014-2015 year. Michael is currently a board member of the Saskatchewan Environmental Society Solar Co-operative.

Michael delivers Passive House training to building professionals in western Canada as an instructor with Passive House Canada.

In 2015, Michael was named by Corporate Knights magazine as one of Canada’s top sustainability leaders under 30.

Rhett McLane | Alair Homes

Rhett Mclane is the owner of Alair Homes Saskatoon.  Looking back on the experiences gained throughout the last 15 years has prepared Rhett to own his own construction company here in Saskatoon.  Growing up on the family farm in Central Saskatchewan, Rhett learned the value of hard work and planning.  He expanded on those values as he played professional football with the Edmonton Eskimos, culminating with a Grey Cup Championship in 2005.  Rhett believes that the lessons learned on the football field directly correlate with construction.  Having a game plan in place and the ability to follow that plan are both important aspects and can both be applied to the football field and to the jobsite.  With a background in both commercial and residential construction, Rhett has gained valuable experiences on many different projects.  Rhett draws on those experiences when applying the Alair process to a particular project.  The projects might be different, but the process does not change from jobsite to jobsite.