See also the headings ADVERTISEMENTS (CLASSIFIED) and ADVERTISEMENTS (DISPLAY)

Queers on TV [Coalition for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Ontario (CLGRO) has produced three TV ads as part of campaign to gain spousal rights for lesbian/gay couples in the province; so far ads have not run; some reactions given].
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 21 (14cm.)

A few minutes with Sven [in which the author discusses personal advertisements placed in print publications by gay men and lesbians]. By S.S.
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 8 (45cm.)

AIDS ads attacked [by AIDS activists in Saskatchewan; ads, aired on Saskatchewan TV stations, paid for by Saskatchewan Health; details of objections].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 13 (36cm.)

Fundamentalists foiled [tried to organize boycott against Regency Toyota, a car dealership, for advertising in Xtra! West, a gay periodical; attempts may be linked to attempts to ban Xtra! West from local public libraries earlier; Toyota Canada supported dealership; Vancouver Sun newspaper ran editorial condemning homophobic attitude of motivators; Abbotsford, B.C.].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 23 (22cm.)

Riding the buses [bus posters for gay pride on buses in Vancouver and Halifax; in Saskatchewan, bus posters in conjunction with "Saskatchewan Has AIDS" campaign].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 21 (19cm.)

MCC church denied rights [Simcoe County Metropolitan Community Church had church advertisements refused by two newspapers, the Orillia Packet and Times and the Barrie Examiner; one newspaper, the Barrie Advance, "gladly ran the announcement unedited"].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 23 (15cm.)

From where I sit [a discussion of hatred and homophobia centred on the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper's "decision to run an advertisement that promoted the elimination of gays" and reactions to that advertisement]. By Jeff Dodds.
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 5 (45cm.)

Protesting hate ad [placed by Regina resident Hugh Owens in the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix on June 30, 1997; 100 people demonstrated on July 3; complaints filed with Human Rights Commission; etc.].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 9-10 (83cm.)

Homicidal homosexuals and other rubbish [article in which author presents why he has signed a formal complaint of defamation against the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Board for the newspaper's running of the Hugh Owens advertisement; author also, more generally and with examples, criticizes the mass media for the type of reporting often given to gays/lesbians]. By Gens Hellquist.
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 5 (45cm.)

Desperately seeking substance [in which author discusses gay personal ads and his reactions to them]. By Garnet Woloschuk.
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 6-7 (56cm.)

Complaints proceeding [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission will launch investigation into complaints against the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix and Hugh Owens for an advertisement which appeared in the June 30, 1997 issue of the newspaper; details presented; expected to be at least six months before investigation begins].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 9 (50cm.)

Lesbian kiss sells beer ["sometime this fall Molson Breweries will air a new ad that caused controversy even before it hit the airwaves"; "Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario refused the ad at first," but apparently not because of the kiss; further details].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 27 (14cm.)

One gay city [local Winnipeg artists, Lorri Millan and Shawna Dempsey, have produced bus shelter posters; Mediacom delays installation; artists say posters meant to poke fun at Winnipeggers' attitudes towards gay men and lesbians; as well, campaign to attract gay tourism dollars; etc.].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 13 (21cm.)

Probable cause [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission "has decided that there was 'probable cause' to believe that...Saskatoon Star Phoenix...discriminated against lesbians and gay men...[by printing] an anti-gay ad last summer"; Hugh Owens paid to have ad printed; "Commission is now attempting to see if a settlement can be negotiated"; etc.].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 11 (65cm.)

Globe ad fails [Ken Campbell, anti-gay Toronto-area evangelical Christian minister, recently placed advertisement in Globe and Mail newspaper in attempt to influence Alberta premier, Ralph Klein, to oppose Supreme Court ruling in Delwin Vriend case; Revenue Canada stripped his religious charity of its charitable status; other details].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 26 (20cm.)

At it again [Hugh Owens, "a retired prison guard," runs anti-gay advertisement in the Regina Leader-Post newspaper a year after having run similar ad in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix and having complaints filed against him with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission; details].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 9 (48cm.)

Riding the bus [Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association (GLCSA) in Calgary has developed advertising campaign to inform people about their group; signs on buses, in malls, etc.; details].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 11 (22cm.)

Bashing by Bible OK [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission decides not to pursue complaint against Regina Leader-Post newspaper for running advertisement placed by Hugh Owens in which Bible verses "interpreted as condemnation of homosexuality" were presented; other details and reference to some earlier similar Saskatoon activity by Hugh Owens].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 11 (37cm.)

Over-reaction to billboards [Calgary city council has ordered review of billboard advertising policy following "one letter and a few phone calls" objecting to Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association advertising].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 14 (17cm.)

Affirming gay ads [campaign co-ordinated by New Orleans (USA) group; two 30-second ads for use by congregations on local TV stations to welcome gays/lesbians].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 19 (20cm.)

Hearing scheduled [by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for August 23-31, 1999, in complaint against Hugh Owens and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper; complaint lodged two years ago concerning advertisement Owens placed in the newspaper; some other details].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 21 (29cm.)

Still at it [Hugh Owens issue; Owens filed Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission complaint that Regina Leader-Post discriminated by refusing his advertisements; Human Rights Tribunal will begin hearing related case on August 23 regarding complaints lodged against Owens and the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix for advertisements run earlier by Owens in the Saskatoon newspaper; other details].
P130 (v17n5)(July 28, 1999): 20 (38cm.)

God and hate [the author's personal account of attendance at hearing of Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission into the complaint against Hugh Owens of Regina regarding advertisement in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix; additional comments about "what the hearing was really about" -- author tells story of life of one man "devastated because people like Owens are allowed to spread their brand of hate under the guise of religion"; etc.]. By Gens Hellquist.
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 4-5 (70cm.)

For the love of God: the Saskatchewan Human Rights [Commission] hearing into the case against the Star-Phoenix and Hugh Owens [lengthy article about the proceedings, including details of some special moments and about the setting at the Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon (compiler note: Peter Millard is credited with this article in P132:3, at end of Editorial)]. [By Peter Millard].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 8-9 (122 cm.)

OK in Alberta [Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association, Calgary, "will be running their successful OK Public Education Campaign again this fall"; bus advertisements; first run last fall to mixed reaction; other details].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 13 (28cm.)

The wait goes on [complainants to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission about Hugh Owens and advertisement in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix still waiting for ruling; now it is two and a half years since complaint was lodged, and testimony at tribunal ended August 31, 1999].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 11 (22cm.)

Pride Pages [fifth edition of Greater Edmonton Pride Pages being prepared; annual list of businesses and services; contact and deadline information; "each year 5,000 copies...are printed and distributed..."; etc.].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 11 (15cm.)

Justice delayed [still no decision from adjudicator, Valerie Watson; letter sent to her by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission encouraging her to render a decision "as soon as possible" in complaint against Hugh Owens for advertisements in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 19 (18cm.)

Straight white male wanted [newsnote that Alliance Party MP for Saskatoon-Humboldt, Jim Pankiw, has advertised for administrative assistant in National Post; at end of ad, he states that "...no special consideration will be given to applicants because of their race, gender or colour"; newsnote also points out that Pankiw, who uses title of "Dr." on his literature, is a graduate of an acupuncture college in Sri Lanka; "Pankiw has made a career of attacking minority groups"].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 20 (14cm.)

Gay commercial archive web site [brief newsnote that the Commercial Closet launched in New York, May 7, 2001; site has "several hundred" advertisements from around the world and from as far back as 1970; many never seen; designed to show how gays/lesbians portrayed; site address: www.commercialcloset.org ].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 25 (10cm.)

An affront to dignity [lengthy report on the June 18 ruling by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission board of inquiry into discrimination charge against Hugh Owens and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix regarding anti-gay advertisement run by Owens in the newspaper on June 30, 1997 (compiler note: article states year erroneously as 1977); includes background of case and other related information, including mention that Owens has filed notice to appeal].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 10 (62cm.)

Condom Country -- victory? [Toronto report that Philip-Morris, the cigarette company, has withdrawn complaint against AIDS Committee of Toronto regarding "Condom Country" advertisement; details, including probable reason for backing off].
P146 (v19n5)(Aug. 1, 2001): 24 (22cm.)

Tiny bubbles [in which author discusses, primarily, the tendency of feminist, lesbian, queer projects to be announced but then not to materialize; her experiences of inquiring about announced undertakings and not receiving responses; "let's try to keep our own contribution to this trend down to a minimum"]. By Jean Hillabold.
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 6, 8 (60cm.)

New media monolith [Gay Media Alliance formed in United States; "consortium will have power to target over 7,000,000 gay Americans via the media outlets they control"; there will be spill-over effect to Canada; "the new GMA will be the major point of access to the gay community for Fortune 500 companies..."; etc.].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 21 (26cm.)

Billboards for queer youth [in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA); local group, "Time Out Youth," is promoting gay youth services with billboard advertisements].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 22 (20cm.)

Courting the gay market [Pepsi-Cola Company has "become one of the first major sponsors on Canada's gay television network," PrideVision; has been trying also to build relationship in US; is receiving criticism from gay and lesbian community for ad in Australia].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 22 (25cm.)

Not very appealing [Hugh Owens asks Queen's Bench judge, July 23, for right to appeal Saskatchewan Human Rights Tribunal decision that advertisement he placed in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper in 1997 was in violation of human rights legislation; background and details; Justice R. L. Barclay "reserved his ruling, which is expected in a few weeks"].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 19 (48cm.)

Advertisers chase the pink dollar [report on gay TV shows, the gay PrideVision cable network in Canada, interest in the United States in establishing a gay network, the interest of advertisers in pitching for the gay dollar; etc.].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 24 (25cm.)

Rebuffed again [Hugh Owens loses appeal to Queen's Bench court regarding Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission tribunal ruling over his 1997 Star-Phoenix ad; Justice J. Barclay turned down appeal on Dec. 11/02; Owens served notice in January that he would appeal again; background details of this case, and comments].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 12 (51cm.)

Owens at it again [he has once again placed anti-gay advertisement in a Saskatchewan newspaper; ad appearing in Regina Leader-Post quoted three Bible verses which can be interpreted as condemning homosexuality; Gens Hellquist says this ad "is not as offensive" as the 1997 Saskatoon Star-Phoenix ad, which was ruled in violation of the human rights act; other details].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 13 (26cm.)

Bathhouse TV ad sparks controversy [details about Melbourne, Australia television advertisement for gay bathhouse, Wet on Wellington; reactions].
P162 (v21n5)(July 23, 2003): 24 (22cm.)

Same-sex ads [report that "three new television ads have been produced to promote same-sex marriage in Canada and are to run as public service announcements"; some details of the advertisements; also mention of results of latest Environics poll of Canadians on gay marriage; federal government asserts it is the right solely of Parliament to decide who can legally marry, says Constitution Act gives it power to decide marriage "capacity"].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 26 (28cm.)

New HIV campaign stalled [first Canadian national AIDS prevention campaign halted because Pattison and Astral Media, Canada's largest outdoor advertising companies, have refused to run "the provocative billboard ads aimed at gay men"; details].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 28 (18cm.)

I believe in love [Los Angeles report that Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has announced winner of "I DO" competition to produce advertisement to promote gay and lesbian equal marriage rights and protections for gay and lesbian families; details].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 28 (25cm.)

Wheels of justice [further report on case of Hugh Owens and 1997 Saskatoon Star-Phoenix newspaper advertisement; complaint to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission resulted in ruling against newspaper and Owens; Owens's second court appeal, after first was turned down, has yet to come to court; suggestion that there may be attempt to have case taken to Supreme Court of Canada].
P172 (v22n7)(Oct. 27, 2004): 12 (35cm.)

Networks refuse gay + church ads [in United States, the United Church of Christ was told by television networks CBS and NBC that its ads violate network standards because they imply acceptance of gay and lesbian couples; details].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 23 (21cm.)

See note at heading COMMUNITY PAGE LISTINGS

See also, e.g., WESTERN PRODUCER, for an example of rejection of classified ads.

See also ADVERTISEMENTS heading, above, and ADVERTISEMENTS (DISPLAY) heading, below, for additional related items.

In general, Perceptions ads have not been indexed, but ad hoc exceptions have been made to provide some sense of events and activities at various times. These exceptions are given below.

Gens Hellquist: counselling services [display advertisement].
P5 (1983): 14 (9cm.)

[Display advertisement for Gay Women's Drop-In (Regina)].
P13 [1985]: 25 (9cm.)

The Great Gay Canada Day Celebration [display advertisement for celebration July 1/86 at ARF picnic grounds, Saskatoon].
P24 [1986]: 7 (9cm.)

[Display advertisement for AIDS Saskatoon annual general meeting at Frances Morrison Library].
P33 (June 10, 1987): 14 (8cm.)

[Display advertisement for exhibition, at The Photographers Gallery, Saskatoon, by Joyan Saunders, video artist, who "explores social concerns from a lesbian- feminist perspective"].
P35 (Sept. 9, 1987): 17 (10cm.)

Artists for Human Rights presents The Devine Comedy, an evening of satire, music and comedy -- laugh Saskatchewan back to sanity, June 16 and 17 [display advertisement].
P41 (May 18, 1988): 33 (16cm.)

Perceptions First Annual Valentine's Dinner [at Adonis Restaurant] [display advertisement].
P46 (v7n1)(Jan. 18, 1989): 22 (9cm.)

The Imperial Court of the Prairie Lily is proud to present "Coronation 1" at Manhattan Ballroom: banquet, show, dance, June 17, 6:00-2:00, tickets $20.00 [full-page display advertisement]
P48 (v7n3)(April 12, 1989): 15 (23cm.)

Regina's first Lesbian/Gay Pride Weekend...[June 24 and 25, 1989] [display advertisement].
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): back cover (verso of p. 23) (25cm.)

Perceptions 2nd Annual Valentine's Dinner [display advertisement].
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 23 (12cm.)

Mr. & Miss Gay Regina I present Mr./Miss Gay Regina II Pageant, Friday, May 18 [1990]...The Scarth Street Station [display advertisement].
P56 [misnumbered 55] (v8n3)(April 11, 1990): 23 (12cm.)

Rainbow Cabaret: A Family Reunion, June 16, 1990, Saskatoon [events of the Imperial Court of the Prairie Lily] [full-page display advertisement].
P56 [misnumbered 55] (v8n3)(April 11, 1990): 25 (25cm.)

The Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches: Western Canadian District Conference '91...Winnipeg, Manitoba [display advertisement]; also MCC conference [newsnote].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): [2], 11 (ca. 20cm.)

Spring Valley guest ranch invites you to the 3rd annual Ranch Rendezvous gay only week-end in the Cypress Hills, August 2nd-5th 1991 [business display advertisement].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 19 (12cm.)

Pride '91, Edmonton's Gay and Lesbian Festival June 19-29, 1991 [display advertisement].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): [2] (19cm.)

Gala New Year's Eve Bash December 31 [1991] 9:00pm -- 2:00am Yip's Diner, 255 -- 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon...midnight supper buffet...dancing...[etc.]. [display advertisement]
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): [2] (18cm.)

GALA Gay and Lesbian Awareness, Civil Rights 7th Annual GALA New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance at the Hilton...Edmonton...Tickets $50.... [display advertisement].
P69 (v9n8)[misnumbered on cover as v9n7](Dec. 18, 1991): 21 (12cm.)

"Rapture a State of Mind": Coronation IV, June 10-14, Saskatoon [Imperial Sovereign Court of the Prairie Lily charity ball] [display advertisement and information about the Court's activities].
P72 (v10n3)(April 29, 1992): 12 (12cm.)

Congratulations on a successful year Miss Gay Regina III, Miss B. Haven, and Mr. Gay Regina III, Craig Hamilton; we invite everyone to join us for Mr. And Miss Gay Regina IV...June 27, 1992, Scarth Street Station...[etc.] [display advertisement].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 11 (25cm.)

Sing with pride [Rocky Mountain Singers and their special guests, Vancouver Men's Chorus, June 27, 1992, University Theatre, Calgary] [display advertisement].
P73 (v10n4)(June 10, 1992): 25 (12cm.)

Numbers 10th anniversary party Sept. 5; etc. [display advertisement].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 7 (19cm.)

Golden Crown '92, Regina, Saskatchewan. 2nd Annual Volleyball Tournament, October 9, 10, 11, 12...Monarchs Volleyball Club [display advertisement].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 27 (12cm.)

Vancouver is Proud to Host Outrights / Les droits visibles, Second Pan-Canadian Conference on Lesbian & Gay Rights, October 9, 10, 11, 1992, Robson Square Media Centre, Vancouver, B.C....[giving purpose of the conference and partial list of workshops/panels; etc.] [display advertisement].
P75 (v10n6)(Sept. 16, 1992): 2 (18cm.)

"100 Years of Homosexuality," October 14 to November 15, 1992. Stéphane Beauchamp [et al.]. Exhibition catalogue....Curated by Doug Townsend. Organized by The Photographers Gallery [Saskatoon] [display advertisement].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 2; see also comments titled "Hundreds of Homos," same issue, p. 22.

Queer in Moose Jaw [group, still unnamed, will hold first activity -- a pride celebration, "It's In to Be Out in Moose Jaw" -- on June 19 and 20, 1993; see also display advertisement with same title on same page].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 13 (12cm.)

The Station Presents Mr. + Miss Gay Regina V [display advertisement, giving program of events at Scarth Street Station, June 18-Aug. 27, 1993].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 14 (25cm.; full-page advertisement)

Congratulations on a Great Year Empress II Anita Lay, Emperor II Andy Rogenous, and Regina's Imperial Sovereign Court of the Governing Body, Golden Wheat Sheaf Empire. Coronation III September 18th, 1993; [etc., including program of events in August and September] [display advertisement].
P82 (v11n5)(July 28, 1993): 10 (25cm.; full-page presentation)

The Scarth Street Station, The Gay Community of Regina and AIDS Regina Present Stella's Annual AIDS Benefit, Saturday, October 16, 1993.... [display advertisement].
P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 26 (25 cm.; full-page advertisement)

Little Sister's Book and Art Emporium : Western Canada's Lesbian & Gay Bookstore [display advertisement, of which this is just one of quite a number in Perceptions].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 7 (12cm.)

It's In To Be Out. Lesbian & Gay Social Club of Moose Jaw is proud to present their 1st event of 1994...at the Prairie Oasis Motel...February 5.... [display advertisement].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 23 (11cm.)

AIDS Saskatoon's First Annual Benefit Auction February 12th, 1994, 7:30 p.m., Mendel Gallery Auditorium...[list of some auction items] [display advertisement]
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 21 (18cm.)

Prairie Walk '94, AIDS Saskatoon; a 5 kilometre walk to raise funds for AIDS education & support services in Saskatoon, Sunday, June 12, 1994.... [display advertisement].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 10 (12cm.)

Come Out for Saskatoon Lesbian & Gay Pride Week, June 19-26, 1994...[including description of major events] [display advertisement]
P89 (v12n4) (June 8, 1994): 14 (17cm.)

Look Out Regina: Mertz Bar & Grill : The New Gay Alternative : Open August 5th : 1326 "A" Hamilton Street... [display advertisement].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 2 (25cm.)

Out in Saskatchewan ["efforts are underway to organize lesbians and gay men in Saskatchewan who are not part of organized communities in Saskatoon and Regina"; Gay & Lesbian Health Services has rural outreach program, officially started last winter, called "Out in Saskatchewan"; project funded for three years by AIDS Community Action Program of Health and Welfare Canada, which views it as a pilot project; four communities have been picked: Prince Albert, the Maidstone/Lashburn/Waseca area, Yorkton, and Maple Creek; other details].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 12 (57cm.)

Diva's: A Private Club... #110 -- 220 3rd Avenue South (side entrance...) [display advertisement for club formerly called Numbers].
P91 (v12n6)(Sept. 14, 1994): 2 (25cm.; full-page advertisement)

The Scarth Street Station : BRIXX...Serving the Gay and Lesbian Community of Regina for Over 20 Years.... [display advertisement].
P92 (v12n7)(Oct. 26, 1994): 2 (25cm.; full-page advertisement)

Gays and Lesbians at the U of S presents the Doug Wilson Award Ceremony and Reception...March 25...featuring Svend Robinson, MP; Pat Atkinson, MLA; Bridge City Chorus [etc.] [display advertisement].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 2 (21cm.)

At Libertti: Grand Opening Party, Saturday, September 23rd, 1995,...formerly known as Mertz Bar & Grill [display advertisement].
P99 (v13n6)(Sept. 13, 1995): [10] (25cm.; full page)

Overlooked Opinions [an American marketing analysis company] and The Canadian Gay Newspaper Guild is proud to bring you the First North American Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual International Census From October 28 to December 31... The Survey is done automatically over the telephone...Do it today; Do it For Our Youth; Do It For Our Family; Do It For Our Community; Do It For Yourself [display advertisement].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 2 (12cm.)

See the Quilt...And Understand: The Presence of Absence: The Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt [display advertisement for public display of quilt in Saskatoon, May 19-22, 1996 at Granite Curling Club].
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): [32, back cover] (24cm.)

The Presence of Absence : The Canadian AIDS Memorial Quilt [display advertisement for Quilt presentation in Saskatoon May 20-22, 1996 at Granite Curling Club].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 13 (24cm.)

Janine Fuller to speak [will be guest speaker at third annual Doug Wilson Award, presented at University of Saskatchewan by Gays and Lesbians at the U of S (GLUS); information about Doug Wilson, the Award, and previous recipients; full-page display ad on p. 14].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 13-14 (35 + 23cm.)

Golden Crown [Zephyrs Sport Club, Regina, hosts fifth annual Golden Crown Volleyball Tournament, May 16-19; co-sponsored by the local Imperial Sovereign Court; eight to ten teams from three prairie provinces expected; trying to reach out to rural gays, says organizer, Brian Runge].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 13 (20cm.)

Saskatoon Lesbian & Gay Pride Week 1997 [display advertisement].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 2 (25cm., full page)

Heather Bishop in Concert, Saskatoon [display advertisement].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 2 (full page ad); also see photo of Bishop on front cover of this issue.

Gays and Lesbians at the U of S presents The 1998 Doug Wilson Award.... [display advertisement].
P119 (v16n2)(March 18, 1998): 2 (full page announcement)

Queer City Cinema -- 2, a lesbian and gay film and video festival, curated by Gary Varro,...May 27 to...May 30, 1998 at the Saskatchewan Filmpool...Regina [including program schedule] [display advertisement].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 2 (12cm.)

Spring Valley Guest Ranch Celebrates Our 10th Annual Ranch Rendezvous, July 31st to August 3rd 1998.... [display advertisement].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 29 (19cm.)

Café Browse [display advertisement, with schedule of events (at the Café ?) for June].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 21 (12cm.)

A Taste of Metamorphosis [one-day "mini" Metamorphosis planned for October 10, 1998; contact information given] [display advertisement].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 31 (12cm.)

AIDS Walk Saskatoon [display advertisement].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 10 (half-page advertisement)

Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Fall Schedule of Events at the Centre [display advertisement, with details of discussion groups, movie nights, pool tournaments, cards and bowling, youth meetings, and other services].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): [14] (full-page advertisement)

"25 Lives" on tour [exhibition to celebrate 25th anniversary of Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives; the exhibition, "25 Lives: Out and Proud," stops in Saskatoon at University of Saskatchewan, opening January 4/99; further details].
P125 (v16n8)(Dec. 9, 1998): 12. Also see display ad on back cover, p. [32] (31 cm. plus full page ad)

Gays and Lesbians at the U of S presents The 1999 Doug Wilson Award Ceremony and Reception...featuring Murray Warren, Surrey, B.C. Educator.... [display advertisement].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): [32] (full-page ad on back cover)

Award recipient announced [Scott Blythe, third-year University of Saskatchewan student and a vice-president of the USSU, will receive Doug Wilson Award at ceremony on March 13, 1999; Blythe's contributions; earlier recipients of the Award; guest speaker, Murray Warren; etc.].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 11 (35cm.)

Spring Fling '99 Dance...Brought to you by -- GLHS, Gay & Lesbian Health Services and ARGRA, Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association [display advertisement].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): [32] (full page ad on back cover)

Saskatoon's Got Pride, June 20 to 26, Gay & Lesbian Pride Week 1999, "Celebrating Our Diversity"; Pride Dance '99...; GALA Concert & Awards Ceremony, Friday, June 25 [display advertisement].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 2 (full page advertisement)

Regina's Lesbian + Bi + Gay Pride Week, June 18-26 [including list of events] [display advertisement].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): [32] (full page, back cover)

The Bridge City Chorus: Concert and Dance, Saturday, February 05, 2000, Cosmopolitan Senior Citizens Center...Friday Night Fund Raiser, Friday, February 04, 2000, St. Thomas-Wesley United Church....[display advertisement].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 2 (full page advertisement)

Bid for Life [newsnote that, on February 12, 2000, AIDS Saskatoon will host 7th annual "Bid for Life" Celebrity and Art Auction as an AIDS/HIV fundraiser].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 12; and see also full page advertisement on back cover, p. [32] (13cm. plus full page ad)

Canada's Gay Online Bookstore: Outlooks Outbooks...100% Gay Owned and Operated.... [display advertisement].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 8 (5cm.)

Saskatchewan Pride March, June 24, 2000 in Regina [display advertisement].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): [32] (full page advertisement on back cover)

Regina's Pride Week Is June 16-24, 2000...Saskatchewan Gay/Les/Bi Pride Parade, Saturday, June 24th....[including list of some of events and contacts for Regina's and Saskatoon's Pride Weeks] [display advertisement].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): [14] (full page advertisement)

Pride Week 2000 Is June 24th -- July 1.... [Saskatoon; includes list of events and contact information] [display advertisement].
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 19 (full page advertisement)

Saskatchewan Gay/Les/Bi Pride Parade, June 24, 2000 in Regina [including march and accommodations information, etc.] [display advertisement]
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): [32] (full page advertisement, back cover)

AIDS Walk Saskatoon, 12 Noon, Sunday, September 24 [2000] [display advertisement].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 2 (12cm.)

Gay & Lesbian Health Services of Saskatoon...What's happening at your Centre.... [with list of programs offered] [display advertisement].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 2 (13cm.)

Metamorphosis, the Gay & Lesbian Thanksgiving Celebration, Metamorphosis is returning to Saskatoon in 2001,... next meeting, Wednesday, August 9th [2000],... Fundraising Dance for Metamorphosis 2001, October 13th, 2000.... [display advertisement].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 5 (6cm.)

Out of the Closet: A Store for Gay Men & Lesbians [at GLHS Centre, Saskatoon] [display advertisement].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 2 (12cm.)

Wilde in Saskatchewan: A Bouquet for Oscar: an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the death of Oscar Wilde, November 30, 2000... University of Saskatchewan Library, October 12-December 10, 2000 [display advertisement].
P140 (v18n7)(Oct. 25, 2000): 2 (12cm.)

Queers to flock to Prairies [lengthy announcement of and background to a "national queer gathering," funded by Health Canada and to be hosted by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, over Labour Day weekend, 2001; "will bring queer and AIDS activists together to discuss ways to develop preventative programming to combat the high levels of suicide, substance abuse, mental illness and HIV/AIDS in queer communities"; other details and contact information; also display advertisement on back cover of this issue].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 11-12, [32] (85cm. plus full-page advertisement)

The Bridge City Chorus presents Decade Dance, a celebration of 10 years of music, Saturday, May 5; concert at 7:30PM, Sutherland Hall.... [display advertisement].
P143 (v19n2)(March 14, 2001): 14 (18cm.)

Rainbow Harmony Project [announcement of weekend events, May 19-20, 2001, in Regina; concert of Regina's Prairie Pride Chorus and the Winnipeg choir; other social events; brief background on the "history of co-operation" among Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg choirs and members; etc.].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 14 (32cm.)

Everybody Loves a Parade! Saskatchewan's 2ND Annual PRIDE Parade in Saskatoon, June 23, 2001.... [display advertisement].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): [32] (full-page ad, back cover)

A Friend of Dorothy's: The Marilyn Cooper Retrospective, June 4 to 29 at The Link, U of S Main Library.... [compiler note: exhibition curated by Neil Richards] [display advertisement].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 2 (full-page ad)

Spring Valley Guest Ranch invites you to our 13th annual Ranch Rendezvous 2001... Gays only weekend in the Cypress Hills...Ravenscrag, SK.... [display advertisement].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 25 (18cm.)

Gay & Lesbian Canada Is Coming To Saskatoon This Labour Day Weekend To Participate In "2001: A Health Odyssey, Building Healthy Communities" [including description of gathering; volunteer and billet requests; etc.]. [display advertisement].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 31 (full-page ad)

2001 Saskatchewan Pride Parade...Saturday, June 23rd, 1:00pm, Saskatoon, SK.... [display advertisement].
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): [32] (full-page ad)

A phenomenal success [detailed report on the national health conference, "2001: A Health Odyssey -- Building Healthy Communities," to address queer health issues, held in Saskatoon over the Labour Day weekend].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 11-12 (80cm.)

AIDS Walk Saskatoon 2001 [display advertisement].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): 20 (12cm.)

Metamorphosis, October 5-8, 2001, Saskatoon, SK, The Prairie Celebration for Gays & Lesbians and their Allies [including schedule of events, etc.] [display advertisement].
P147 (v19n6)(Sept. 12, 2001): [32] (full-page ad)

Halloween Howl, October 27th, 2001, Senior Citizen's Hall...A Fund-raising Event for Gay & Lesbian Health Services [display advertisement].
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): [32] (full-page, back cover)

Raising money & awareness [announcement of 9th annual Art & Celebrity Auction, January 19, 2002, to raise money for education and support service activities of AIDS Saskatoon; details].
P149 (v19n8)(Dec. 5, 2001): 11 (16cm.)

Western Cup 20, Calgary: Come on out...and Celebrate! [with schedule of some events, contact and price information for various sports, etc.] [display advertisement].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): [32] (half-page advertisment, back cover)

A retro diner [Collector's Diner, Saskatoon, owned by Edward Wood and Harold Bethel, welcomes gay and lesbian community; there has been lack of places to gather since "loss of Café Browse a couple of years ago"].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): 13 (23cm.)

Queer City Cinema Inc. Presents QCC4: The 4th Biannual Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival of Regina, April 29 to May 4; and Saskatoon, May 31, June 1; Edmonton, June 7, 8 [with other details] [display advertisement].
P152 (v20n3)(April 24, 2002): [32] (full-page ad, back cover)

Saskatoon Pride 2002 [with calendar of events, Saturday, June 22 to Sunday, June 30] [display advertisement].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 2 (full page)

Spring Valley Guest Ranch Celebrates Our 14th Annual Ranch Rendezvous, August 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2002 [including list of special guests] [display advertisement].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 14 (24cm.)

Celebrating Our Contributions: A Night of Pride, June 28th, 2002: Silent Auction, Gourmet Buffet, G.A.L.A. Awards, Performances by: Fran Forsberg and Lindsay Jane.... [display advertisement].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): [21] (full-page advertisement)

Everything you need to know about the Saskatchewan Pride Parade: This year it's in Regina...; Be There, Be Queer [two full-page informational advertisements, including parade route map].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): [31-32] (inside and outside of back cover)

AIDS Walk Saskatoon...September 22nd, 2002.... [display advertisement].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): [2] (full-page advertisement)

Last Hot Dance of Summer! September 14th, 2002...Royal Canadian Legion Hall.... [display advertisement for Saskatoon dance].
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): [32] (full-page advertisement)

Metamorphosis: The Prairie Celebration for Gays, Lesbians, & their Allies [including schedule of events] [display advertisement].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 2 (full-page advertisement)

Halloween Howl and Fall Supper, October 26th, Legion Hall.... [display advertisement].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): 21 (full-page advertisement)

Last Hot Dance of Summer! September 14, 2002, Cosmopolitan Senior's Centre.... [display advertisement].
P155 (v20n6)(Sept. 11, 2002): [32] (full-page advertisement)

AIDS Walk runs up big total [in Saskatoon; details of Walk; over 100 participated; over $10,000 plus another $10,000 of gifts-in-kind; also AIDS Walk Saskatoon 2002 thank-you display advertisement].
P156 (v20n7)(Oct. 23, 2002): 8, 9 (24cm.)

AIDS Saskatoon's 10th Anniversary Art & Celebrity Auction, January 18, 2003.... [display advertisement].
P157 (v20n8)(Dec. 4, 2002): 13 (18cm.)

Queer University [report on series of workshops on topics of interest to the queer community, to be offered by Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, beginning February 12; see also various display advertisements for this series].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 14 (35cm.)

Thank you: Gay and Lesbian Health Services would like to thank all the following businesses and organizations for contributing towards a successful 2002.... [display advertisement]
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): [32] (full page)

GALA 2003: GLHS Awards GALA & Silent Auction, June 7th, 2003... 2003 Community Service Award Winner, David Forbes, MLA.... [display advertisement].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): [2] (full-page ad)

4th Annual Saskatchewan Pride Parade, a part of the 2003 Saskatoon Pride Festival, True Colours, June 7-15, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the rainbow flag, June 14, 2003.... [display advertisement].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): [32] (full-page, back cover)

Campout 2003...is a weekend camp for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender adults for all of Manitoba, [n]orthwestern Ontario and Saskatchewan.... Campout is an overnight stay on beautiful Brereton Lake in White Shell Provincial Park [Manitoba]....Dates: June 28-29-30, 2003...[with contact information, etc.] [display advertisement].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 13 (17cm.)

2003 Saskatoon Pride Festival, June 7-14: True Colours [and including a list of events taking place each day; contact information and sponsors] [display advertisement].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): [32] (full-page, back cover)

Walking for AIDS [report on planning and details of AIDS Walk in Saskatoon, September 21; Gens Hellquist says, "HIV and AIDS is in danger of falling off the radar....Many people assume with the new drugs that the crisis is over. However we know of a number of new HIV diagnoses in our community in the past year"; he says 4,500 to 5,000 Canadians infected each year; list of other prairie centres holding walks, with contact information -- Regina, AIDS Walk Manitoba, Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 11 (39cm.)

Saskatoon: Gay & Lesbian Health Services [list of programs offered] [display advertisement].
P163 (v21n6)(Sept. 10, 2003): 27 (12cm.)

All Frocked Up: Glimpses of Cross-Dressing in Saskatchewan, curated by Neil Richards....University of Saskatchewan Main Library; exhibition dates: September 23 -- October 31, 2003.... [display advertisement].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): [29] (full-page ad)

Diva's: dance, cruise, party, enjoy...The Headquarters Pub.... [display advertisement].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): [2] (full page)

Thank You to the 2003 GLHS Corporate Sponsors [highlighting Title Sponsors, $10,000+; Major Sponsors, $5,000+; etc.] [display advertisement].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): [2] (full page)

Got a hungry brain? Come out to Queer University [program of workshops/ presentations on topics of interest to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered community and allies: relationships, sexual assault in same-sex relationships, skills building, same-sex parenthood, income tax and same-sex relationships; six in the series, with names of presenters, to be held at Gay and Lesbian Health Services, Saskatoon, February and March 2004] [display advertisement].
P166 (v22n1)(Jan. 28, 2004): 13 (12cm.)

GALA Awards, Silent Auction & "All That Jazz," June 5th, 2004... Entertainment: Skip Kutz Group featuring: BJ Harris.... [display advertisement].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): [2] (full page)

The Headquarters Pub, Your Community Bar Now for Men and Women [with notes on special weekday offerings; membership fee; etc.] [display advertisement].
P168 (v22n3)(April 21, 2004): [20] (full page)

Vive la Différence: Saskatoon Pride Festival, June 12-19, 2004 [with list of events] [display advertisement].
P169 (v22n4)(June 2, 2004): [2] (full page)

Saskatoon's Bridge City Chorus is seeking a Choral Director for the 2004-2005 season. We are a non-auditioned adult choir consisting of members from Saskatoon's gay, lesbian, transgender and bi community and their friends.... [display advertisement].
P170 (v22n5)(July 21, 2004): 24 (11cm.)

Formerly from Prince Albert, October 9, 2004, Dance! Dance! Dance! Featuring Live Music, "The Mighty Spiffs", St. Joseph's Parish Hall... Saskatoon...Sponsored by Lambda North, Prince Albert [display advertisement].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 2 (full page)

I could not speak my heart [Regina report that western Canadian symposium, titled "I Could Not Speak My Heart: Education and Social Justice for Gay and Lesbian Youth," to be held Oct. 15-16, 2004; list of sponsors; keynote speaker: David L. McIntyre, composer and director of Prairie Pride Chorus; event will also feature book launch of I Could Not Speak My Heart, by James McNinch and Mary Cronin; contact and registration information].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): 10 (17cm.)

Rainbow Health, Santé arc-en-ciel 2004...A National Conference... November 4-7, 2004...Gatineau, QC [display advertisement].
P171 (v22n6)(Sept. 15, 2004): [14] (full page)

Camarada Singers Men's Choir [concert announcement for December 17 at St. James' Anglican Church; (compiler note: article "Sour notes," in P173:9, identifies this group as "a men's chorus that is half gay/half straight")] [display advertisement].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 14 (12cm.)

"A Place to Start...Saskatchewan Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA)", Community dance hosted by the Gay and Lesbian Health Services in partnership with the Saskatchewan Teacher's [i.e., Teachers'] Federation,

Welcome...Federation Conference Delegates!, January 28, 2005.... [display advertisement].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 25 (12cm.)