Rooted Here

Most people think financial planning is just about watching a bank account balance grow. But true security isn't about numbers on a screen—it’s about having a concrete strategy to protect the people you love when life completely changes.  In this episode of Rooted Here, we sit down with Darren Ulmer of White Owl Financial to break down the exact strategies wealthy, confident families use to b...

What happens when a family crisis inspires a completely new way to do business? In Episode 06 of Rooted Here, we sit down with Leon Ferguson, the CEO of Stream Group. Leon went straight into the workforce after high school, but his entire perspective shifted during COVID-19 when his mom and sister were both diagnosed with terminal cancer. Living at the hospital, he saw firsthand how overwhelmed fa...

Did you know that Saskatchewan’s extreme temperature swings actually make spirits taste better? In Episode 03 of Rooted Here, we sit down with Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote, the owner of Black Fox Farm & Distillery. Barb shares the fascinating reality of operating a distillery in Saskatchewan, explaining how their barrels interact with the dramatic prairie weather fluctuations to naturally enrich the...

In this episode, we sit down with SaskJazz Executive Director Shannon Josdal to discuss how a province-wide survey of 1,400 locals completely reshaped the vision for this year's festival. 🌐 Grab your tickets for this July here: https://www.saskjazz.com/ This episode is presented by The Bamboo Podcast Network.

Go behind the scenes at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) with Vickie Drover, VP of Academics, to see how the institution is leading a high-tech revolution to support local communities and build the future workforce. In this episode of Rooted Here, Vickie shares an insider’s look at the strategy, reality, and vision behind SIIT's innovative ecosystem: The Reality of Stu...

In this first episode of Rooted Here, we sit down with Kash Jassal to find out exactly why he chose the restaurant business.  Kash has successfully scaled his OPA! of Greece footprint from a single store to four locations across Saskatoon, proving that a technical mindset and a community-first heart are a winning combination. Kash pulls back the curtain on the "why" behind his career piv...

What does it truly take to lead a city for 13 years?  In this episode of Rooted Here, we sit down with Don Atchison, the longest-serving mayor in Saskatoon’s history. From his early days selling newspapers door-to-door to managing his family’s iconic menswear store, Don shares how a lifetime in retail prepared him for the highest office in the city. Don opens up about the "swagger" he wa...