Trusted Saskatoon Jewellers at Batemans Share Their Riedel Red Wine Glass Guide

28. Feb 2023 Admin Saskatoon Jewellers, Trusted Tips

Bateman Jewellers are Trusted Saskatoon jewellery experts! Did you know that they are the oldest independent jewellery store in Saskatoon? Bateman Jewellers maintain that the relationship with their clients is very important to them. In their latest Saskatoon jewellery tip, they share their Riedel red wine glass guide.

THE RIEDEL RED WINE GLASS GUIDE

Bateman Jewellers carry a range of housewares - including Riedel Glassware

FOR POPULAR VARIETALS AND GRAPES

With decades of research into the Grape Varietal sensation and support from the world’s wine experts, RIEDEL knows that the enjoyment of aroma, taste, texture and finish of a wine is maximized by using the right "Wine Instrument".

A RIEDEL GLASS TURNS A SIP OF WINE INTO A CELEBRATION

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Considered by many as the king of the Bordeaux region and grown in almost every major wine-producing country, Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most recognizable wine grape varieties. Used for numerous red wines, this grape ripens late and performs best in warm soils. Cabernet Sauvignon covers an array of flavours and scents, from herbaceous when not fully ripe to blackcurrant-flavoured in more ripened bunches. These glasses are perfect for full-bodied, complex red wines high in tannin.

RIEDEL Performance Cabernet/Merlot - The generous size of this glass allows the bouquet to develop fully, and smooths out the rough edges. It emphasizes the fruit, playing down the bitter qualities of the tannin, and allows wines to achieve balance. The optic impact in the RIEDEL Performance series adds both a design feature and an astounding effect on wine's aromatics.

RIEDEL Veritas Cabernet/Merlot - The generous size of this glass allows the bouquet to develop fully, and smooths out the rough edges. It emphasizes the fruit, playing down the bitter qualities of the tannin, and allows wines to achieve balance.

RIEDEL Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot - Vinum is RIEDEL's basic varietal-specific stemmed series. Designed in 1986 by 10th-generation glassmaker Georg J. Riedel, Vinum was created to ensure every wine lover could afford varietal-specific glassware.

RIEDEL Extreme Cabernet - Its diamond shape works beautifully for big and bold New World wines as the extreme angles offer more space to develop aromas. The generous size of this glass emphasizes fruit, smooths out the tannin's rough edges and bitter qualities, and allows wines to achieve balance.

The Extreme glasses are named after their extreme contours. The bowls mimic polished diamonds and their wide angles allow plenty of room for the wine to breathe. They are specifically designed to enhance and emphasize the pleasant softness and generally fruity notes of the New World wines.

RIEDEL Winewings Cabernet/Merlot - Its unique flat-bottomed design brings forward primary fruit aromas, allowing the bouquet to develop in detail. It balances the intensity of flavour with the bitter tannins typical of thick-skinned red wine grapes.

RIEDEL Winewings is a brutally functional glass collection, taking wine's aromas and flavours on a flight. Made up of several new shapes, these flat-bottomed glasses are reminiscent of the wing of an aircraft. This means the wine has a greater surface area in the glass, which increases the levels of evaporation.

SL RIEDEL Stemless Wings Cabernet/Merlot - The glass allows the bouquet to develop fully, and smooths out the rough edges. It emphasizes the fruit, playing down the bitter qualities of the tannin, and allows wines to achieve balance. This glass was redesigned by Georg Riedel in 2020 to ensure its smaller size maintains the delicate and important characteristics of each wine.

This stemless creation is the perfect complement to the original stemmed series. To ensure the tumblers sit comfortably within the drinker's hand, each Grape Varietal shape required a set of new prototypes to determine how much the glass could be reduced while maintaining the delicate and important characteristics of each wine.

RIEDEL O Wine Tumbler Cabernet/Merlot - Designed in 2004, the RIEDEL O Tumbler was the first varietal-specific wine tumbler in history. O is an innovative take on the casual wine glass, based on the benchmark shapes of RIEDEL's Vinum series. Better yet, the O Tumbler fits into every dishwasher so broken stems are a thing of the past.

RIEDEL Sommeliers Bordeaux Grand Cru - This shape was one of the original 'wine friendly' glasses designed by 9th generation Claus J. RIEDEL. The generous size of this glass allows the bouquet to develop fully, and smooths out the rough edges. It emphasizes the fruit, playing down the bitter qualities of the tannin, and allows wines to achieve balance.

Sommeliers was the world’s first wine-friendly glass collection and a design revolution created by Claus J. Riedel (9th generation). The range adheres to the Bauhaus design principle of form follows function, as Claus J. Riedel had discovered that certain wines showed more depth and better balance when enjoyed from certain shapes. Thin-blown and unadorned, Sommeliers was the beginning of RIEDEL's dominance in the global wine glass market.

Riedels master glassmakers individually craft each item so every piece has a unique character. Due to the nature of crafting, small tolerances in the size and weight of each product, tiny bubbles, imperfections, or slight surface variations are an acceptable part of the process.

Bateman Jewellers continues to have a strong reputation in Saskatoon, and this is due to their loyal customers who appreciate the friendly, family-orientated store that they have come to expect! As a team, Cam and Jan are committed to ensuring that Bateman Jewellers remains the same for many generations to come.

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Trusted Saskatoon Jewellers at Batemans Discuss Recycling Gold Jewellery

27. Feb 2023 Admin Saskatoon Jewellers, Trusted Tips

Bateman Jewellers are Trusted Saskatoon jewellery experts! Did you know that they are the oldest independent jewellery store in Saskatoon? Bateman Jewellers maintain that the relationship with their clients is very important to them. In their latest Saskatoon jewellery tip, they discuss recycling gold jewellery.

IS RECYCLED GOLD THE FUTURE OF JEWELLERY?

Gold Recycling

It is estimated that for every 1 million cell phones that are recycled, over 34 kg of gold can be recovered!

Alternatives to mining, such as recycled gold from e-waste, exist today and we are now able to craft beautiful jewellery while limiting our negative impact on the environment.

The future is here!

What does recycled gold mean?

Gold is a highly valued and much loved precious metal that is perfect for recycling. Indeed, gold does not decline in quality when recycled.

Gold can be found and recycled in many surprising places and due to this being largely unknown, much of it, unfortunately, goes to landfill.

Currently, around 90% of recycled gold comes from jewellery and the remaining 10% comes from other sources.

What is the impact of gold mining?

“There is no such thing as clean gold, unless it’s recycled or vintage.” - Alan Septoff, Communications Manager for the No Dirty Gold Campaign

1. Human Rights

A recently published article from Human Rights Watch highlights some of the key human rights abuses that can take place in the gold mining industry. For instance, in Venezuela, a high number of reserves of precious metals, including gold, is controlled by armed rebels. Those syndicates “exert strict control over the populations who live and work there, impose abusive working conditions, and viciously treat those accused of theft and other offences.”

2. Waste

One single gold ring can potentially create a staggering 20 tons of mining waste! This waste contains toxic chemicals which can contaminate the nearby water supply and soil. In some cases, local residents are exposed to chemicals such as mercury, which creates serious long-term illnesses. Mercury is a cheap product used to reveal the gold from the rock. Unfortunately, it causes devastating long-term impacts on the people and the planet.

3. Use of Water

Large-scale projects can use an average of 60,000 - 100,000 cubic meters of water every day. It would provide the basic water needs for a population equal to that of a large U.S. city for a year!

4. Acid Mine Drainage

One major issue with Underground Mining is called Fool’s Gold, or Iron Sulphides. It occurs when the rock reacts with oxygen to make what is then called Sulfuric Acid. This acidic process drains from the mine site and can be up to 300 times more concentrated than acid rain! Once this process begins, it is very complicated to stop the spread of contamination in the water.

5. Air Pollution

The electricity produced by burning coal and other fossil fuels in the mining process generates air pollution, smog, and greenhouse gases. As gold mines are typically large-scale operations requiring a sufficient amount of heavy machinery and earth-moving vehicles, airborne pollution is a significant environmental issue.

6. Wildlife

Gold mining destroys local wildlife, habitats and important ecosystems, mostly because of the pollution produced and the vast amount of land each mine required. For instance, the largest mine in the world, the Grasberg Mine, located in Indonesia, operates on 27,400 acres of land and has been a source of ongoing friction and conflict due to its negative environmental impact on the surrounding ecosystems.

Recycle Your Gold with Batemans - gold-recycling

Looking to recycle your old gold? Or perhaps you just have a bunch of rings and chains lying around you never wear anymore. Did you know that you can use your old gold as money at Bateman Jewellers? Bring in your items for evaluation and we will happily offer you a trade-in value towards anything in the store. Not looking for anything to buy? That's okay too because if there isn't an item you would like, we will also provide you with a cash-out option as well.

Please bring your items to our downtown Saskatoon location. Please note that depending on the quantity of items, you may have to leave them for evaluation as this process can take some time, especially if there are gems set into the gold. All cash-out items require government picture identification and payment is by cheque within 3-5 business days.

Bateman Jewellers continues to have a strong reputation in Saskatoon, and this is due to their loyal customers who appreciate the friendly, family-orientated store that they have come to expect! As a team, Cam and Jan are committed to ensuring that Bateman Jewellers remains the same for many generations to come.

'Your Jewellery Is A Lifetime Investment... Buy It From A LifeTime Friend'

Bateman Jewellers is a Trusted Saskatoon Jewellery Store

Get Your Jewellery Appraised At Bateman Jewellers, a Trusted Saskatoon Jewellery Store

27. Feb 2023 Admin Saskatoon Jewellers, Trusted Tips

Bateman Jewellers are Trusted Saskatoon jewellery experts! Did you know that they are the oldest independent jewellery store in Saskatoon? Bateman Jewellers maintain that the relationship with their clients is very important to them. In their latest Saskatoon jewellery tip, they discuss the details of jewellery appraisals.

GET YOUR JEWELLERY APPRAISED BY BATEMAN JEWELLERS

What is an appraisal?

An appraisal is a professional opinion of the authenticity, quality, design and approximate value of a piece of property. An appraisal must be typewritten in concise, objective and internationally recognised terminology, accompanied with a photo.

Why Appraise Jewellery?

Most people require appraisals for obtaining insurance but other reasons may include - a division of property upon death or divorce, as proof of ownership when travelling, to use as collateral or for resale.

Where to Find an Appraiser

There is no licensing body which requires jewellery appraisers to attain a minimum level of education/experience before practising. Until legislation is passed to protect the public from those who are unqualified, the burden is on consumers to investigate a company's reputation and question its appraiser's competency. Our Appraiser(s) have a minimum of 25 years of experience and are G.I.A. certified.

How Much Will it Cost?

Fees vary among qualified appraisers. Professional-level fees usually indicate a high degree of education and experience as well as state-of-the-art lab facilities. Since no one professional can be an expert on everything, occasionally your appraiser may consult with others who specialize in a particular field. Be prepared to allow extra time and cost. See our Price list to give you a guide to our pricing. It is always best for us to see the piece first to give you an accurate price quote.

When You're Ready

When you bring your valuables to Bateman Jewellers, we do the appraisals locally. We insure the item(s) for the duration of their stay with us, providing your peace of mind. Although the normal turnaround time is about 1 week, same-day services may be arranged by appointment with notice.

Minimum Charge $80
Multi-stone item $100
Complex items with mixed stones $120
2 ring sets $120 (simple)
3 ring sets $160 (simple)
Complex ring sets $240
Most Watches $125+
Bracelets $80 - $100

Bateman Jewellers continues to have a strong reputation in Saskatoon, and this is due to their loyal customers who appreciate the friendly, family-orientated store that they have come to expect! As a team, Cam and Jan are committed to ensuring that Bateman Jewellers remains the same for many generations to come.

'Your Jewellery Is A Lifetime Investment... Buy It From A LifeTime Friend'

Bateman Jewellers is a Trusted Saskatoon Jewellery Store

Trusted Saskatoon Employment Expert, Hanif of Express Employment Tip on hiring the Semi-Retired

27. Feb 2023 Admin Saskatoon HR, Saskatoon Legal & Professional, Saskatoon Recruitment, Trusted Tips

Express Employment Professionals is Saskatoon’s only locally owned and operated staffing and recruitment agency. It offers a full scope of staffing and recruitment solutions, from professional search and headhunting to temporary staffing. In Hanif's latest Saskatoon employment agency tip, he shared interesting data on employers not offering employees a semi-retirement option despite ongoing labour shortages.

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Most Companies Not Offering Semi-Retirement Despite Ongoing Labour Shortages

According to a survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, Canadian companies dealing with ongoing labour shortages overlook a significant source of labour – retired workers.

Only one quarter (25%) of Canadian companies offer semi-retirement, despite the growing number of employees retiring. Indeed, nearly one in four companies (23%) say retirements are one of the main reasons they expect increased employee turnover in 2023.

Of companies that offer semi-retirement, about one-third (33%) report an increase in the number of employees choosing semi-retirement over the past two years.

While keeping or bringing back retired workers might be seen as a temporary solution to labour shortages given age-related issues, more than half of the employees (53%) that have retired in the past two years have been under the age of 65, with more than a quarter (27%) retiring under the age of 60.

According to Niven Lee, an Express franchise owner in Delta, British Columbia, semi-retirement is a win-win situation for both the company and the retired employee.

“Offering semi-retirement can reduce the shortage of workers, but the main benefit to employers is the continued transfer of institutional knowledge and company culture,” said Lee. “For retired workers, it gives them a sense of purpose, allows them to keep up to date in their field, and gives them flexibility to enjoy their older years.”

KV Aulakh, an Express franchise owner in Barrie, Ontario, agrees that offering semi-retirement has significant benefits.

“One of the biggest drawbacks of retirement is the lack of routine that people feel initially, but semi-retirement allows older employees to slowly adjust to retirement by offering a routine with less hours, less stress, and more time away from work,” said Aulakh. “Semi-retirement also allows companies to hire someone who is more likely to show up to work. The benefits to bringing a retired employee back on a flexible basis are huge as that worker already has the required skills and familiarity with the processes, so they can continue to train the new workforce using the years of experience they have.”

Lee says that the number of employees retiring has increased in the past few years.

“Due to the aging and retiring of baby boomers, we have seen an increase in the proportion of employees retiring,” said Lee. “In addition, during the pandemic, we saw a growing number of older employees taking early retirement.”

However, both Lee and Aulakh say that inflationary pressures have caused many older workers to delay or come out of retirement. As a result, there is a growing source of labour that can help companies struggling to find qualified workers.

“The increased cost of living is making it difficult for people to live only on their pensions and, as a result, we definitely see an older age group continue to stay in workforce in our local market,” said Aulakh.

“As baby boomers continue to age and consider retirement, the labour shortage is only going to get worse,” said Bill Stoller, Express Employment International CEO. “Semi-retirement is one solution to allow experienced workers time to train their successors, ensuring a seamless knowledge transfer and business continuity.”

Express Employment Professionals allow clients to focus their efforts and time on being productive and doing what they do best – their business. Let their team focus on finding that right hire – that is what they do best!

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Survey Methodology

The Job Insights survey was conducted online within Canada by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15, 2022, among 506 Canadian hiring decision-makers (defined as adults ages 18+ in Canada who are employed full-time or self-employed, work at companies with more than one employee, and have full/significant involvement in hiring decisions at their company). Data were weighted where necessary by company size to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population. Respondents for this survey were selected from those who agreed to participate in our surveys. Harris online polls' sampling precision is measured using a Bayesian credible interval. This study's sample data is accurate to within + 4.6 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. This credible interval will be wider among subsets of the surveyed population of interest.

The omnibus survey was conducted online within Canada by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals from Dec. 13-15, 2022, among 1,050 adults ages 18 and older. Data are weighted where necessary by age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, education, marital status, household size, household income and propensity to be online to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population. Respondents for this survey were selected from those who agreed to participate in our surveys. Harris online polls' sampling precision is measured using a Bayesian credible interval. This study's sample data is accurate to within + 3.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level.

Hanif, Owner of Employment Agency Express Employment Shines a spotlight on the Light Industrial Industry

27. Feb 2023 Admin Saskatoon Legal & Professional, Saskatoon Recruitment, Trusted Tips

Express Employment Professionals is Saskatoon’s only locally owned and operated staffing and recruitment agency, offering a full scope of staffing and recruitment solutions, from professional search and headhunting to temporary staffing. Express is your Trusted Saskatoon Recruitment and Employment Agency that allows clients to focus their efforts and time on being productive and doing what they do best – their business! In their latest Saskatoon employment agency tip, Hanif, owner of Express, shines a spotlight on a career in the light industrial sector.

Light Industrial Sector Jobs Explained

You may have heard the term “light industrial” before, but have you ever wondered what jobs fall into this category?

This is a very broad category of jobs in various industries, but generally, they include positions like assemblers, inventory clerks, warehouse workers, cashiers, and material handlers. You may see a slightly different definition on other platforms that use the terms “working class” and “blue collar” interchangeably.

Knowing which jobs fall into this category will help you better understand the type of work you should pursue and what it will take to land your desired job.

Light industrial jobs are the backbone of our economy and play an essential role in the success of both large and small businesses. Because they typically require less experience and education requirements, they can be easier to enter and start a career.

Express often hires:

Shipping/Receiving Clerks
Warehouse Workers
Assembly Crews
Material Handlers
Industrial Machine Builders
Pick and Pack Workers
Custodial/Sanitation Crews
Forklift Operators

If you need help finding a light industrial position, Express can help.

Express Employment Professionals allows clients to focus their efforts and time on being productive and doing what they do best—their business. Let their team focus on finding the right hire—that is what they do best!