Celebrity Guests

2013 MAIN STAGE CELEBRITIES + EXPERTS

Bryan Baeumler
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The Gemini-award winning host of HGTV’s Leave It To Bryan and House of Bryan, Bryan Baeumler doesn’t believe he’s put in a hard day’s work unless he gets his hands dirty. Popular for his no-nonsense approach to getting things done, Bryan is tackling more projects than ever: he just finished building a cottage for his growing family on a secluded island in House of Bryan 2: On The Rocks, and is once again appearing on Canada’s Handyman Challenge, premiering January 22, 2013 on HGTV Canada.
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Home Improvement Done Right: Get honest advice about the dos and the don’ts of home renovations while learning which projects can be managed as a DIY and when it’s best to hire a contractor.

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Paul Lafrance
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Paul Lafrance, creator, owner, and CEO of Cutting Edge Construction and Design, and host of HGTV Canada’s Decked Out and Deck Wars, has been generating innovative and state-of-the-art custom deck designs for over fifteen years. He has successfully designed and built well over a thousand decks across Southern Ontario, and has now expanded his design firm to include all of North America. Over the past year, he’s kept busy appearing as one of three celebrity judges on Canadian Handyman Challenge, along with Scott McGillivray and Bryan Baeumler. He is also continuing to film the HGTV hit T.V. show, Decked Out, as well as a brand new show called Disaster Decks. Paul continues to break design barriers with each new project, while he and the crew keep up their much-loved hilarious antics in the new season of episodes. www.cuttingedgedesign.com

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The Backyard Restoration A backyard can and should be an outdoor haven; offering rest from the stress of daily life and a venue for preserving the art of face-to-face communication. Join Paul Lafrance, host of HGTV’s Deck Wars, as he walks you through the ever-changing culture of backyard design, offering expert tips on creating your personalized outdoor sanctuary.

Rosalyn Lazaruk

The genuine passion of designer Rosalyn Lazaruk for décor and space design has inspired her success as a designer. Rosalyn has been working in design and decor for eight years, and established her own business, Wicket Blue Interiors, in 2004. She has a broad repertoire of experience both in designing personal spaces within the home, as well as in implementing intriguing space and design concepts within the commercial setting. Insightful and infinitely resourceful, Rosalyn understands the intimate relationship of design and self-expression and is devoted to developing and implementing unique design ideas that reflect the vision and individuality of her clients. To see more of Rosalyn's fabulous design ideas check out her website at www.wicketblue.com.

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Top Design Picks for 2013: Roz has come up with her top design picks for 2013. From flooring, carpets, textiles, and furniture, she has scoured the city to find the best pieces to go along with this stylish selection. Come and get inspired to redecorate and rejuvenate your space.

Inspired Design: In an inspiration rut? Staring at the same empty, white room without a clue where to begin? Local designer Rosalyn Lazaruk of Wicket Blue Interiors will give you ideas to clear your designer's block so you can create a beautifully designed space that is personally yours. An old photograph, your daughter's quilt, perhaps your family vacation to France or the green grass growing in your front lawn - it doesn't have to be complicated!

Bob the Builder
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Bob the Builder™
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Bob the Builder™ and his Machine Team are ready to tackle any project. As they hammer out the solutions that lead to a job well done, Bob and his friend demonstrate the power of positive-thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and follow-through. Most importantly, from start to finish, the team always show that The Fun Is In Getting It Done! Airing on Treehouse, Bob the Builder™ is one of the most popular and recognized children’s characters globally. His positive mottos are widely known by kids and parents alike: “Can WE Build It? Yes WE Can!” and “Can WE Fix It? Yes WE Can!” Created in 1999 by Keith Chapman, Bob the BuilderTM has been broadcast in over 250 territories in 45 languages; sold more than 28 million books and
10 million DVDs.

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The interactive live show features Bob the Builder™ and his friend, as they sing and laugh their way through a perplexing building project with a little help from the audience. The show is a huge hit with children & adults alike! In Canada, since 2005, Bob the Builder™ has enjoyed Kidomo - Treehouse Live! National Tours visiting over 20 cities with audiences of 200,000+ children and families per tour; annual performances at Ontario Place for 10 consecutive years; the Calgary Stampede, CNE and multiple other prestigious events nationally. For more information please visit www.bobthebuilder.com

Rachel Curry, Artist

Rae is an Alberta Artist who decorates and designs outside of the normal realm. Her mantra in art is “Art Inspired by Nature, Nature Embraced in Art” and design mantra “If it doesn’t go in the washer or the dishwasher, I should have never bought it in the first place!” When working with a client she incorporates items from past
and present into decor to create a unique space that reflects the family values and treasures of those who will occupy the space. “Your home and yard should be as individual as you are!” says Rae. “It should be the one place that screams individuality. Being individual does not mean hiding away the treasures handed down from one generation to another but to embrace, use and display them."

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Outdoor Art –Turn your yard into a Gallery Space! Rae is not your typical artist. Featured last year in Trowel magazine Rae showed off just how different she and her works are. Many of her original pieces can hang outdoors 365 days a year. Yes even in our harsh Alberta environment. Great rooms and huge windows limit the wall space within today’s modern homes and reduce the display areas, so why not take your need for art outside! How and where to display works of art, what can you leave outside, why your deck should be treated as another room and the how to’s of creating a signature style outside.
Creating a You Space Alberta Artist Rae shares decorating tips on how to use family heirlooms, second hand treasures and yard sale finds to create a one of a kind You space. Reuse, Renew, Repurpose, Redecorate using your current collections and new finds!

Marine Life at West Edmonton Mall
Penguins on Parade!

Do all penguins live where there’s ice and snow? What’s the name of the smallest penguin in the world that weighs just over a kilogram and lives in Australia? Find out answers to these questions and a lot more during our interactive African Penguin Presentation! West Edmonton Mall Marine Life staff will bring one of the Mall’s African Penguins to the stage. The Marine Life educator will tell you why penguins are endangered and what we can do to help these wonderful birds as well as other wild animals.

2013 COOKING STAGE CELEBRITIES + EXPERTS

Karlynn Johnston (The Kitchen Magpie)

Karlynn is the author of the popular award-winning website TheKitchenMagpie.com, a diverse food and lifestyle blog which covers all aspects of family life, from delicious home cooked meals for families, to travel and (mis)adventures with kids. A proud Canadian girl,mama and wife, her simple yet delicious family-friendly recipes have been featured in many popular publications both online and in print.