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Sask Polytech celebrates $200,000 gift for Indigenous students By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

In 2020, Alliance Pipeline made a $200,000 investment in Saskatchewan Polytechnical’s Indigenous Student Success Strategy, the goal of which is to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation rates for Indigenous students. The institution held a celebration event on June 16 at the Moose Jaw campus to recognize Alliance Pipeline’s gift. Previous attempts at a recognition ceremony were derailed by COVID-19. Kris Brown, Sask Polytech’s associate VP of advancement, spoke at the event on behalf of president and CEO Dr. Larry Rosia. “I would like to extend a special welcome to our guests from Alliance Pipeline,” Brown said. “Thank you for joining us, and thank you for your support of Sask Polytech, especially for all you have done to support and encourage our Indigenous learners. This support goes to the center of a philosophy we embrace here at Sask Polytech — miyo wâhkôhtowin. Miyo wâhkôhtowin is a Cree phrase which expresses the value and positivity of interconnectedness and relationships.” Support from Alliance Pipeline has provided for Sask Polytech’s Indigenous Role Model Calendars from 2020 to 2024. Two of the Indigenous students featured in the role model calendar spoke at the event. Shania Fiddler is a Métis woman from Cumberland House Cree Nation who is in her fourth semester of architectural technologies. She spoke about the challenges of being a student and expressed gratitude for Indigenous support programs at Sask Polytech. “I wouldn’t have (come) this far without the support I’ve received,” she said. “Being a Métis woman and navigating both worlds has definitely come with its own set of challenges. I grew up very unsure of where I belonged. But thanks to my experience at Sask Polytech, all the wonderful people I’ve met, the programs I’ve been fortunate enough to take part in, and the opportunities that have come my way, (I have)

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sor with Alliance. Loney said during his remarks that Alliance Pipeline, which is jointly owned by Enbridge and Pembina, was happy to see their investment having a positive effect. “Representation of Indigenous role models is important to the success of Indigenous students,” said Deanna Speidel, Sask Polytech Indigenous Strategy director. “Alliance Pipeline’s gift, which began in 2020, has helped Sask Polytech celebrate and share the educational journeys of 24 students over the past two years through the 2021 and 2022 Indigenous role model calendar. The gift also helps support events organized by Sask Polytech’s four Indigenous Students’ Centres and support relationship building with our Indigenous student advisors. Thank you to Alliance Pipeline and its owners for investing in Sask Polytech’s Indigenous students.”

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The Young Author Competition, sponsored by Wood Dragon Books, is again being offered to young students between the ages of 15 to 18 years of age. This annual competition started in 2020 and continues to look for successful student authors to have their book published. The competition publishes three books out of the competition entries. The deadline for entry is July 1st so there’s not too much time left to get your thoughts together and write them down. The book does not need to be complete, although a summary must be provided that fits the criteria. The criteria for entry have been modified from past years, based on feedback given by students, teachers, and libraries. The criteria is as follows: 1. Must be at least 15 years of age by September 1st, 2021. 2. Must still be in a secondary school as

Jeanne Martinson, publisher and senior editor at Wood Dragon Books, launched the Young Author Competition in 2020, looking to publish novels by three teen authors from the south-central Saskatchewan area. (supplied to Moose Jaw Express 2020 ) of September 1st, 2021. 3. Must not be more than 18 years of age as of September 1st, 2021. There will be no financial burden put on the author, the author will only be required to edit and rewrite their story until standards are met.

The competition will consist of six stages as below: 1. The students would send in a book plot summary including a backstory for their major character plus the application form. 2. A team will review these applications and give feedback. 3. Students, based on that feedback, resubmit their application with further information. 4. A team reviews these second submissions and chooses a maximum of five authors to be shortlisted for the competition. 5. The shortlisted authors will be coached as to the publishing process through monthly zoom calls from an editor at WDB. 6. Three authors will be chosen and will begin the arduous task of editing and rewriting their manuscript until it is

ready for publishing. Wood Dragon Books is a hybrid publisher based in Mossbank, Saskatchewan that launched the young author competition in 2020. They started this competition with the hopes of giving teenage authors in the local library region the opportunity to have one of their books published. While Wood Dragon Books is carrying most of the economic burden, they still want to show appreciation for the support of the Palliser Regional Library and the teachers that support the students. One of these teens that got this opportunity was Payton Todd in 2021. Payton won the competition and will have their book published as an E-book, in print, and as an audiobook. If you aspire to be a published author, and you fit the criteria above then you can apply at: https://www.wooddragonbooks. com/young-author-competition/

Sunningdale student receives highest score for Heritage Fair project Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Heritage Saskatchewan gave awards to three Moose Jaw students during this year’s virtual Heritage Fair, with one student receiving the highest score overall and having the best video presentation. This year’s fair saw 492 students from grades 4 to 8 produce 479 projects about Canadian-focused history topics. Grade 5 student Kenzie Crocker from Sunningdale School had the highest overall score for her project titled “Mary TwoAxe Earley.” Furthermore, she placed first in the video presentation category and received an award in the society and justice category. Meanwhile, awards in the Genealogy (Family History) category went to Peyton Clinton for her project titled “Robert Brion” and to Brynn Topp for her project entitled “Derdall Family Centennial Farm.” Both girls are in Grade 5 at Westmount School. Also, Ophelia Bourdages received an award in the Historical Thinking category for her project entitled “B.C. Rainforests.” Bourdages is in Grade 8 at École Palliser Heights School. All the videos can be found at heritagesask.ca. Crocker, Clinton and Topp will appear at the Provincial Heritage Fair in Regina on June 15. This is the first time this event has been held in two years.

When reached for comment, Crocker said she was surprised by how well she did but also very excited. She didn’t expect to receive the top overall score or take first in the video presentation category, so both made her very happy. This was Crocker’s first year competing in Heritage Saskatchewan’s Heritage Fair. Crocker focused on Mary Two-Axe Earley because she was looking for inspiring Canadian women to research. The student found that Earley was a Mohawk woman who lost her Indian status after marrying a Caucasian man. She knew that it wasn’t fair for First Nations women to lose their status because of who they married, so she fought so women could retain their status. “I read about her (Earley) a little bit and I wanted to do her immediately,” Crocker said. “When I read about her, I realized that she impacted my family, which was amazing. And she spent 20 years of her life fighting for women to have status.” Crocker — who is First Nation on her mother’s side — noted that it’s now possible for her great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, her and her sister to have their Indian status thanks to Earley. Her great-grandmother lost her status after marrying a non-Aboriginal man but re-acquired it thanks to Earley’s efforts.

Kenzie Crocker, in Grade 5 at Sunningdale School, focused on indigenous women’s rights activist Mary Two-Axe Earley for her project in this year’s Heritage Fair. Photo courtesy Gillian Crocker The Grade 5 received her Indian status last September and noted she can now show people she is First Nation and no one can tell her she’s not. Crocker created a video project since she wanted to use her voice to talk about Earley and how that advocacy affected her family. She put together a slide show using all the research she found and filmed the

presentation at school. “It was actually really cool because my slide show was on a TV in front of me, and then there was a green screen behind me and a microphone. And my mom controlled the slide show by computer,” Crocker said, adding she also had help from her “amazing vice-principal,” Durston McKenna. Crocker added that she thinks it’s cool and exciting to participate in the Provincial Heritage Fair but is also a little nervous. Katherine Gilks, outreach/projects co-ordinator with Heritage Saskatchewan, told the Moose Jaw Express that it was Crocker’s excellent research and presentation skills that made her project stand out, while her connection and historical thinking impressed the judges. “It was also a pleasing and exciting video. Being a video would have helped the project because the judges could more easily connect with Kenzie as a presenter than with a written or other type of presentation,” said Gilks, noting many non-video projects did just as well. Gilks was impressed with all the projects since some were visually stunning, technically well done, charismatically presented, interesting or a combination. “I always enjoy learning new things from the students,” she added.

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The unveiling of the new Edie Montgrand Centre, in honour of Edith (Edie) Montgrand, was held at the Town N Country mall on Friday, June 10th. Dignitaries, staff, special guests and Edith’s family were in attendance. Moose Jaw North MLA and Provincial Secretary Tim McLeod held the dedication ceremony on behalf of the Ministry of Social Services and Honourable Minister Gene Makowsky. “It’s an absolute honor. We are all very touched by this; it was unexpected but knowing our mom, she definitely made an impact in the therapy department in providing services that enriched all lives to lead better and healthier lives. It’s an absolute honor and one that she would be very moved by,” said Angela Montgrand, Edie’s youngest daughter. Edith Bernice Montgrand was born and raised outside of Moose Jaw in the Mortlach area. She worked at the Moose Jaw’s Valley View Centre for 35 years, beginning her career as a psychiatric nurse in training but quickly revealing herself as a leader and true supporter of therapeutic change. After the birth of her youngest child,

Dignitaries, Staff, Special guests, and Edith’s family members cutting the ribbon Edie decided to go back to school and continue her education, eventually returning to Valley View to become the

manager of the therapies department and retired in 2005. Edie was an advocate for change regarding therapeutic services, leaving a lasting impact on the way therapy is utilized. In 2007, Edie passed away at the age of 64. The Edie Montgrand Centre was first opened at the end of 2019 and provides occupational, physiotherapy, and recreational therapy. The hope is that this facility will bridge the gap in terms of the services that are currently available and replace the old Valley View Centre. The facility works towards fall prevention, wheelchair seating, meal management, and sensory challenges in addition to providing therapy services and outreach programs to the community. Bev Lamb, Manager of Clinical Prevention Services said, “As soon as we learned that we were going to have the centre, a number of us thought we really need to do this and honor her (Edie).” The legacy that Edie left behind helped to mold the way therapies are provided, and the new centre will continue to help those in need of support in honor of Edith Montgrand.

Family Resource Centre’s ‘Welcome Week’ is packed with fun activities

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com The Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre include: (FRC) is holding a Welcome Week celebration as they · South Central Early Childhood Intervention Program open their facility after a long pandemic period. · Early Social Skills Program The FRC offers free services to families with children · Regional KidsFirst aged prenatal to five years old. · Inclusion Moose Jaw and FASD FRC Welcome Week will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 · Prairie South School Division p.m., June 20 through 24, including a ribbon cutting on · Moose Jaw Literacy Network Tuesday at 2 p.m. · KidsFirst “Our Welcome Week will be like a grand opening · Saskatchewan Health Authority - Oral Health Probecause we (haven’t been fully operational),” said Wangram da Peakman, coordinator at the FRC. “We have different · Moose Jaw Public Library things going on every day, and one of our biggest days Part of the FRC’s function is to educate families on will be Tuesday. We’re having a ribbon-cutting presentathe community-based-organization (CBO) and governtion with some dignitaries and speeches will be happenment resources available to them. ing. And an FRC family will be speaking.” The FRC also helps expecting mothers, or “prenatal Funding for a new Early Years FRC in Moose Jaw children.” was first announced in 2019. The FRC was ready for oper“We have moms that are expecting who come to the ation by the end of 2020, but plans for a full opening were center,” Peakman said. “Maybe not necessarily for the frustrated by COVID. bike rodeo. … We do have a maternal mental health group “We’ve never had a grand opening,” Peakman ex- The Moose Jaw Early Years Family Resource Centre that runs on Zoom, and we have a Moms for Moms group. plained. “We’ve been offering our services throughout is having Welcome Week activities from June 20 to … There was just a breastfeeding class held here in partCOVID in different ways, because we weren’t able to 24 - no registration required nership with SHA the other weekend.” have families in the building … And now we’re able to For more information on the FRC or on Welcome There will also be associated agencies at the FRC meet in person and connect, which is the whole idea of the Week, contact the centre by calling 306-691-0202; texting during the week offering information and resources for Family Resource Centre.” 306-690-1372; or emailing office@moosejawfrc.ca. the early years of childhood. Daily events will include: The FRC’s Facebook page is also updated frequently: Agencies with representatives at Welcome Week will Monday, June 20 at 10 a.m. — Lindsey Stephenson, facebook.com/moosejawfrc. author of the inclusive children’s book “My Mama is a Superhero!” will do a live reading. Her book will be on 22064DM0 display as a Story Trail, with families able to walk through the centre reading a page at a time. 22064DM1 Moose Jaw Arts in Motion reminds students that the Tuesday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — The Moose deadline for applications for the 2022 Larry Wilson Jaw Police Service will be doing car seat education and a Scholarship program is coming up Thursday, June 30, bike rodeo. They will check helmet sizing and kids will be 2022. Students furthering their studies in literature and the able to bike through a small course. performing arts are invited to apply for these scholarships. Wednesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. — The Sask Reptile Show will educate and entertain children with special The Larry Wilson Scholarships are available annually for guests such as snakes, lizards, and tortoises. individuals studying in the fields of Drama, Musical Theatre, Thursday, June 23, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Music for Vocals, Instrumentals, Contemporary Dance, Traditional Young Children with Cora will give kids a chance to move Dance and Literature. Applicants must be 17 years of age and groove to some fun beats. or over and have permanent residence in Moose Jaw or the Friday, June 24 — The FRC will have a Jump for Joy South Saskatchewan Enterprise Region. Day with plenty of fun motor activities as the week wraps up. Applications are available on the website at: “Throughout the week, we’ll have our outside Dropwww.artsinmotion.ca For more information contact in Play open. That’s where families can come and play Regina Sagal-Hendry at 306-692-3705 and explore together with their little one,” Peakman said. “There will be tables with developmental activities. So, for example, on Monday, going along with our author reading, we’ll have activities on diversity, and we’ll have some superhero capes, that kind of thing.”

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Joan Ritchie Jason G. Antonio Gordon Edgar Joyce Walter April Meersman Randy Palmer Ron Walter John Kreutzwieser Eugenie Officer – Ag Journalist With summer heat building, school’s out for the summer, bbq’s and celebrations taking place, it’s a good season to celebrate life and some whacky not-thought-of national days to celebrate. So being ‘forewarned is forearmed’. Plan ahead, as knowledge in advance enables one to be prepared. Joan Ritchie As you can see on the list below, starting off the month EDITOR of July, you can have your icecream and eat-it-too – be creative in your flavour choice, and top it off a couple days later with a “roota-toot-toot” on National Eat Your Beans Day July 3rd! After all that tooting, you may be lonely for a day or two after all your friends say, “smell you later!” Celebrate National Cheer up the Lonely Day on July 11th in time to eat Pecan Pie on the 12th. Not to be outdone by National Mac and Cheese Day that follows on the 14th. On World Emoji Day July 17th, get your sour face emoji ready in time to celebrate National Sour Candy Day on the 18th. Sweeten-up on the 20th with a lolly on National Lollipop Day. While still on that sugar high, why not overload with a greasy burger and fries at your favourite drive-thru restaurant on National Drive-Thru Day July 24th. No wonder July 26th celebrates National All Or Nothing Day! What a month of eating, sucking, licking and tooting! And if you are able to come down off your sugar-high and carb overload by the 29th, you may even feel good enough to put on your favourite shade of lipstick on National Lipstick Day. For some gents, natural shades of pink work the best. There’s nothing like turning over a green leaf and going-green by the end of the month. On July 31st eat an avocado on National Avocado Day and maybe renew your New Year’s Resolution to possibly eat healthier! One thing for sure, every day is a gift to enjoy and celebrate; however you choose to do it…carpe diem! The Roman playwright Plautus once said, “Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” I really like that! July July 1: National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day July 3: National Eat Your Beans Day July 11: National Cheer-Up The Lonely Day July 12: National Pecan Pie Day July 14: National Mac and Cheese Day July 17: World Emoji Day July 18: National Sour Candy Day July 20: National Lollipop Day July 24: National Drive-Thru Day July 26: All or Nothing Day July 29: National Lipstick Day July 31: National Avocado Day The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication. Send your letters to the editor to: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com or 888-241-5291 All columns, letters to the editor and editorials are solely the personal opinions of the writers themselves and not necessarily the opinions of The Moose Jaw Express.

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The Bentley donates $1,806 to Salvation Army Ukraine relief By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Bentley Moose Jaw, a Revera Retirement Living property, held a day of fundraising with residents and staff to raise money to help Ukrainians affected by Russia’s attack — their efforts resulted in an $1,806 donation to the Salvation Army. “So, Rod (Bearchell), who is our sales consultant, was kind of the leader in this, and he got the donations and he arranged for the bingo to happen,” said Denise Buekert, executive director of The Bentley. “We had bingo in the afternoon, we had our penny parade throughout the afternoon and into the evening, and in the evening we had (Tavria Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble) come from Regina.” Buekert said that many of the members of the Tavria Ukrainian dance school had relatives at The Bentley, so it was important for them to come and perform in Moose Jaw. “We just want to say thank you to The Bentley for thinking of us,” said Almeta Ward, a Lieutenant for the Moose Jaw Salvation Army. Her husband Lester Ward, also a Salvation Army (SA) Lieutenant, said the full amount would be sent to the SA in Ukraine. “Every bit of it goes toward support for the people in Ukraine,” he affirmed. “There’s nothing taken out of this, there’s nothing used locally out of this. It goes straight to our headquarters in Toronto, and then straight from there to our headquarters in Ukraine.” Almeta Ward said that the Moose Jaw SA has been keeping up to date with what their counterparts in Ukraine are doing.

Residents and staff gather as The Bentley executive director Denise Buekert presents $1,806 to Salvation Army officers Almeta and Lester Ward (photo by Gordon Edgar) “We see pictures of what’s happening there, and the work that the Salvation Army is doing. It’s sad, but it’s great to know that within our organization there are people there that are helping.” Buekert and her staff and the residents chose the SA because they were confident their money would be well used for the intended cause. “The money came from our residents and our staff, and we received donations from the public,” she said. “We want to donate money somewhere it could be used … It’s a good cause to donate to Ukraine, for the war that’s going on there right now.”

MJM&AG Park Art needs help from volunteers

By Gordon Edgar Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJM&AG) missed out on its biggest fundraiser for two years, but Park Art is finally returning to Crescent Park and the MJM&AG is looking for volunteers to help the day along. Park Art will be held on Canada Day, Friday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Moose Jaw Kinsmen will be in Crescent Park all day putting on other Canada Day celebration activities. One of Saskatchewan’s biggest arts and crafts fairs, Park Art is returning for the first time since 2019. The MJM&AG, a vital component of Moose Jaw culture, relies on this one day as an important source of funding. Without volunteers, Part Art would not be possible. Volunteer shifts are available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each shift is two hours long. And, of course, volunteers get free admission to Park Art. Volunteer roles include: · Setup and take-down · Admissions · Host · Registration · Penny Parade · Peggy Table · Facilities · Gift Shop · Volunteer/Vendor Support Vincent Houghtaling, administrative assistant at the MJM&AG, said that they are having a more difficult time this year, as the COVID lull has caused a loss of momentum. “It hasn’t been an issue in the past, but some of our regulars are not going out as much, and we have a few

Volunteers take admission, give directions, and help vendors. Volunteer help is essential to the day’s success people that have retired and so on,” he explained. “The issue is just that the people with the connections to previous volunteers have moved on, so we’re looking a little harder this year.” Volunteers usually show up in pairs or groups. Two hours sitting with a friend under the shady boughs of Crescent Park trees, while greeting and helping the thousands of visitors Park Art attracts each year, is not a bad way to spend time. Between shifts, volunteers can browse the more than 50 booths filled with handmade goods from cookies to sculptures to carvings and more. Some of the shifts are at the beginning and end of the day to help with setup and takedown, Houghtaling said. Others will be registering vendors and helping them set up their booths, taking admissions, selling tickets for the penny parade, and helping visitors navigate the park. Email Vincent Houghtaling at admin.mjmag@sasktel.net for more information and to register as a volunteer.

Jobless rate falls locally, across Canada during last year By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Regional employers filled 900 more jobs in May than last year. The Swift Current-Moose Jaw labour region had 3,200 unemployed persons at the end of May, compared with 4,100 a year ago. The region’s labour force has increased by 2,900 over the year to 56,700, according to the monthly Statistics Canada labour survey. The unemployment rate for the region is 5.9 per cent, down from 7.1 per cent in 2021. With 50,600 people employed the region has lost 2.000 workers in one year. The region’s unemployment rate was third lowest of five regions in the province. Lowest unemployment rate was 4.9 per cent in

Saskatoon-Biggar, followed by 5.6 per cent in Regina Moose Mountain. Yorkton-Melville unemployment rate was five per cent. Highest unemployment was Prince Albert Northern with 6.4 per cent. The Saskatchewan unemployment rate of 5.9 per cent, fifth lowest in Canada, was down from 7.3 per cent. Lowest unemployment rate of the provinces was Quebec at 4.4 per cent. Highest rate of jobless was Newfoundland and Labrador at 12.5 per cent. The Canadian jobless rate was 5.4 per cent, down from 8.3 per cent, leaving 1.23 million people without a job and just under 19.5 million working. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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The Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba NDP caucuses have expressed opposition to Health Canada’s decision to move ahead with front-of-package labeling that targets the beef and pork industry. They wrote to the federal government on behalf of the prairie Official Opposition parties, requesting an exemption to front-of-package labeling for ground beef and pork products. Canadians living in the prairie provinces understand that the exemptions in-place for front-of-package labeling do not have a common standard. For example, exemptions have been made for the dairy industry. Health Canada’s decision to apply warning labels to ground beef and pork is based on these products being consumed raw, but a professor from Dalhousie University, Professor Sylvain Charlebois has claimed, that most Canadians cook their ground beef and pork. The NDP wants a thoughtful and productive front-ofpackage labeling strategy that will consider how Canadians consume products. The NDP does stress that they support the policy’s objective of improving Canadians’ access to nutritional information through front-of-packaging labeling but are deeply concerned that these objectives are not being met

industries. In the NDP’s opinion, Canadians should not be wrongly informed about ground beef and pork as unhealthy options, but stand by them as dependable and cost-effective sources of protein. The NDP caucuses urge our government to reconsider their decision on front-of-package labeling for ground beef and pork.

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Lynbrook Golf Club takes over management of restaurant for first time By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Saskatchewan producers provide some of the most sustainable products and the Government of Saskatchewan will look to advance their industry, not impede it. A proposed front-of-package labelling requirement for ground beef and pork serves no beneficial purpose and we will continue to urge the federal government not to make this regulatory change. There is strong rationale to exempt ground beef and ground pork, which is an important source of high-quality protein for millions of Canadians. We share the concerns of the livestock industry that a regulatory change to place a label on ground meats could deter consumers from purchasing this food source, affecting not only the livestock industry but also peoples’ access to a relatively affordable protein source that is an important part of a healthy diet for many. The Ministry of Agriculture has submitted two letters of concern to our federal ministers responsible for these regulations, requesting that ground meat to be exempt from this labeling requirement, and we have sent a third letter to Health Canada stressing the rationale for exempting ground meat products from the front-of-labelling packaging.

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Lynbrook Golf Club has always contracted the management of their restaurant to an outside company, but this year the board of directors decided the club should giveit-a-go themselves. Ray Wareham, general manager at the Lynbrook, said that the learning curve for the restaurant was steep, but things are going well. “I’ve had pretty much zero experience in doing it; but we’ve had a lot of support and help,” Wareham said. “It’s been pretty good here to start the season off, so we’re happy.” Deniel Erskine has been hired to manage the restaurant. She’s been working since mid-April to iron out the wrinkles and establish a smooth routine. Her priority, she said, has been to keep the regulars happy and avoid disruptions. Management challenges have included finding an acceptable Point of Sale (POS) vendor to manage payments, streamlining inventory ordering, and training new staff such as cooks and servers. Now that the season is underway and things are going well, Erskine said that she and Wareham are interested in planning more events and innovating to improve the restaurant and the atmosphere of the club. “We’re working on some of those things,” Erskine said. “New ideas, like I wanted to bring the beer cart out again and … we’re going to do a Father’s Day brunch. We did a Mother’s Day brunch and it went over wonderful, so, you know, things like that.” The beer cart is out consistently now on Wednesdays and Saturdays and, of course, for tournaments. Erskine

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noted that they also offer on-course catering for their membership. “We’re cash-only out there, but … if someone wants a snack, or a drink, or sandwich, we’re absolutely available to take that out to them.” An especially lucky break for the restaurant was retaining John Soika as head chef. Soika has been cooking for the Lynbrook for nearly 10 years and has established a beloved menu that Erskine said they wouldn’t dream of messing with. “People know it off by heart,” she laughed. “We actually have a Bobwich, which is named after one of our regulars because he ordered it so often.” “We’ve been polling members to get some ideas from them on what they would like to see,” Wareham said. “I like to interact and get their opinions on things. Some of the regulars have been here for a very long time, so I appreciate their input. “Deniel and John have been a huge help over in the kitchen for me. And my pro shop staff on the other side of things, they’ve been fantastic. So, we’re just trying to keep everybody out golfing and happy.”

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Freezer will serve variety of cool, chilling treats

On hot summer days, there is a rush to the freezer to see what might be available to help one cool off after spending enjoyable time under the summer sun. This week’s recipes offer three ideas for having cold treats readily available on polite demand. ••• SNOWSTICKS 1/4 cup liquid honey 1-8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1-15 oz. pkg. frozen strawberries or raspberries, thawed 1/2 pint heavy cream, whipped 3 cups miniature marshmallows 12 paper cups 12 wooden sticks Place honey and cream cheese in a blender container and blend well. Add undrained thawed fruit and blend again. Fold in whipped cream and marshmallows. Spoon mixture into the paper cups. Insert a wooden stick in the centre of each cup. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

To serve, peel off the paper cups. Depending on the size of the cups, there might be too much mixture for 12. Use additional cups and sticks as necessary.

••• HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE STICKS 2 cups vanilla ice cream 2 cups whole milk 1 small pkg. instant chocolate pudding paper or styrofoam cups wooden sticks Add milk to the chocolate pudding mix and blend well until of pudding consistency. Thaw ice cream slightly and add to the pudding mixture. Whip until fully mixed. Pour into plastic molds or cups and insert wooden sticks in the centre. Freeze. To serve, remove cups or wrap mold with a hot cloth to loosen the chocolate stick. Note: Banana cream pudding may be substituted for chocolate with bits of banana chopped into the mixture. •••

FROZEN FRUIT SLUSH 8 cups water 4 cups sugar 2 bananas, mashed 6 oranges, squeezed 1-15 oz. can crushed pineapple 1-48 oz. can unsweetened pineapple juice 2-6 oz. cans frozen lemonade, thawed 1 bottle gin or vodka, optional Gingerale or Sprite In a large pan mix the water and sugar and boil for 15 minutes. Remove from stove and cool. Mix together the bananas, pineapple and juices and liquor, if using. Add the cool sugar and water mixture. Mix well. Pour into a large freezer container (empty ice cream pail) and freeze. While it is freezing, stir 2-3 times before it freezes completely. To serve, fill a large glass about 1/3 full of the slush. Add Gingerale or Sprite and enjoy. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Precautions for Ticks Outdoors By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

During Spring, ticks become more prevalent. They can’t fly or jump but they will latch on to your pants or shirt if you brush up against some tall grass that they were on. Ticks are mostly found in tall grass, brush, or wooded areas. There are three ticks that are native to Saskatchewan. There are the Dermacentor variabilis (American dog tick), D. albipictus (Moose or Winter tick), and D. andersoni (Rocky Mountain wood tick). Fortunately, none of the native species of tick transmit Lyme disease. These three species have established (self-reproducing) populations in Saskatchewan. There are two ticks that are not native to Saskatchewan, these two include Ixodes scapularis (eastern black-legged tick) and I. pacificus (western black-legged tick). Both ticks are known to carry Lyme disease. However, to date, there is no record of any established populations of black-legged ticks in Saskatchewan. To prevent tick bites: Wear light-colored clothes so ticks can be easily seen. Wear pants, long-sleeved shirts, and

shoes that do not expose your bare feet. Pull socks over your pant legs to prevent ticks from crawling up your legs. Use insect repellents that contain DEET or Icaridin. Apply repellent to clothes as well as your skin. Always read and follow the directions on the label. Some repellents may have age restrictions. In Canada, clothing that has been treated with the insecticide permethrin has been approved for use by people over the age of 16. Shower or bathe as soon as possible after being outside to wash off loose ticks and inspect for attached ticks. What to do when you find a tick on yourself or a pet: Carefully remove it with fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick’s mouthparts as close to the skin as possible. Pull slowly upward and out with firm, steady pressure. Be careful not to squeeze, crush or puncture the body after removal. Do not put Vaseline, gasoline, or other harmful substances on an attached tick. Submit photos of the tick using the

Wood Tick on finger, Getty Image eTick system, and please keep ticks in a secure container until you receive the identification results. Ticks can be euthanized by placing them in a bag and storing it in the freezer 24 hours. People should always be vigilant and check for ticks on themselves, their children, and their pets after being outside; taking precautions against ticks is the best way to reduce the risk of a tick bite.” In 2021, 969 ticks were identified and only 15 of these ticks were black-legged

ticks. Nine of them were submitted for testing and none of them tested positive for Lyme Disease. Since 2008, 34,939 ticks have been identified. Out of those ticks, 94 were black-legged ticks and 13 tested positive for Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bite of a black-legged tick infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This is a serious illness that may affect your joints. If treated early with the correct antibiotics, most people will completely recover. Thankfully, the risk of Lyme disease is low in Saskatchewan. Some symptoms of Lyme disease are: An expanding skin rash that looks like a ‘bull’s eye’ may develop at the site of the tick bite in 70 to 80 percent of infected persons. Some people may not develop a rash. Fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, or swollen lymph nodes. Later symptoms may include more rashes, dizziness, abnormal heartbeat, arthritis, mental confusion, inability to think clearly (brain fog), and nervous system disorders (involving the brain, nerves, and spinal cord).

Sour cream raisin pie was highlight of weekend getaway auction trip By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

We’d been waiting for our first weekend getaway since pandemic restrictions ended. An ad for an auction sale selling the contents of the old Grand Hotel in Shaunavon attracted my attention. Surprisingly, my partner volunteered to join me on the Sunday. She HATES auctions. We decided to make a weekend of it, staying in Swift Current with supper at the casino. Good decision. She won enough to pay for the weekend. Arriving in the pretty town of Shaunavon the next morning, we had difficulty finding the Crescent Point Wickenheiser Centre.

SIRI on my phone kept directing us to the John Deere dealership. A townsman out walking gave us directions. The hockey arena has been magically transformed from a dirt floor with hardly any seating into a large well-built rink. Tables loaded with auction items were lined in the rink. The Grand Hotel has some heavy local history. Built in 1929 during the pre-Depression boom era it rivalled the larger three-storey Shaunavon Hotel and became a major part of social life. Two tragic murders were committed in the brick hotel. Sgt. Arthur Barker of the RCMP was murdered in the rotunda in 1940 by a

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friend, rancher and soldier Victor Greenlay, who was acquitted on grounds of insanity. Two months later Toy Ying was charged with murder of two men after a scuffle with the owner Mah Hop and several others. Ying was sentenced to two 20year concurrent sentences. We were interested in seeing artifacts but most items didn’t come from an old hotel. Hotel contents included remnants of a closed antique store. “Bunch of junk,” commented one visitor, like my partner not realizing some people’s junk is treasure to others.

An older woman from Swift Current was delving into a box of old calendars. Holding up a nude calendar, she said. “Look what I found, a 1967 calendar. That’s the year we were married.” “Yeah,” said her husband. “That’s what she looked like when we got married.” “I did not,” she responded. Mike Montagne from Moose Jaw found interesting items as did a couple from Swift Current collecting Coke memorabilia. Before the auction we had delicious sour cream raisin pie at the concession, one of the day’s highlights. Prices started low with few people there and fewer bidders. Three scythes sold for $15. An old metal-based coal oil lamp with glass globe sold for $25. Twelve of the lamps without globes sold for $60. I hadn’t registered for a bid paddle. Thinking of all the bargains ahead I had a decision to make: Get a paddle and buy a bunch of bargains for which I have no storage, or go home. Reluctantly I chose to go home. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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Recent heavy rains in BC/Alta could impact our province

By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com A moisture-laden low-pressure system moving through should be cautious around fast-moving water. Western Canadian provinces (B.C. and Alta.) early last An updated 10-day forecast and more information week caused a state of emergency to be called in Calgary on water flow for the Saskatchewan River System was due to extensive flooding. The effects of those heavy expected, once precipitation has accumulated and the rerains were expected to also impact our province, because sponse in Alberta was known. one or more of the sub-basins contributing to the South Citizens with homes or infrastructure near at-risk and North Saskatchewan rivers would probably have rewaterways should always be prepared for unexpectsulted in a significant increase in flows within Saskatcheed higher flows and elevated water levels. Widespread wan. As well, Lake Diefenbaker’s water levels were also flooding in Saskatchewan was not predicted but residents expected to rise significantly. that are having flooding issues should investigate WSA’s The outflow from Lake Diefenbaker at Gardiner Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP). Dam was increased in stages, starting with an increase EFDRP aids in placing emergency flood protection meaof 90 to 100 cubic meters per second (m3/s), with fursures for communities, rural municipalities, businesses, ther increases projected until the capacity of the Coteau non-profit organizations, and individuals with rural yard Creek Hydroelectric Station capacity of about 400 m3/s sites, country residences, and cottages to mitigate damage was reached. from the imminent risk of floods. To learn more about this https://www.wsask.ca/lakes-rivers/dams-reservoirs/ It wasn’t clear whether the Water Security Agency developing-an-operating-plan-for-lake-diefenbaker/ program go to https://www.wsask.ca/water-programs/ (WSA) would require the spillway at Gardiner Dam to flood-damage-prevention/emergency-flood-damage-reSignificant rainfall has the possibility of resulting duction-program/ manage the water, given that there is storage available in in rapid changes in water levels. Therefore, the public Lake Diefenbaker.

‘Facility dogs’ could be important part of creating healthy workplaces: Paramedic chief By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Kyle Sereda, chief of Medavie Health Services West Moose Jaw (MHS West), said that adding Misty, a trained facility dog, to the crew of the paramedic station at 777 High Street West has been hugely positive. Since bringing Misty onboard as the facility dog — and, more informally, as the health and wellness superintendent, with the rank insignia to prove it — Sereda has noticed a significant improvement in the mood of the station. “The value that she has brought to the demeanor and the temperament of the crews, and just the mood, you know, it’s noticeable. And maybe it’s because we were so low during COVID, we were so overworked. Crews were given a lot, so maybe it was just timed well to bring in an animal like Misty. “It doesn’t matter. She’s been with us for a while now, and she does her job.” Sereda and his wife Angela, who was deputy chief at the time, began looking into improving their organization’s mental health and wellness program in late 2019. Many of their staff have animals at home and the discussion turned to how much their pets help them. Some of the paramedics live outside of Moose Jaw. During their “on” rotations, they don’t see their pets — or their families, for that matter — for days at a time. That can make coping with a hard day, or a particularly traumatic call, more difficult. “There’s a good chunk of us that live in other cities and have to be away from our families and homes and pets when we’re working here,” said Emily Mireles, an advanced care paraMisty in the driver’s seat (courte- medic. “We really like having Misty as sy Kyle Sereda) our facility dog here. After coming back from a busy day or a bad call … she’s always ready to play and take your mind off things, so it’s nice having her around for that reason.” Sereda said the facility dog idea grew even deeper roots when No Dog Left Behind (NDLB), a local training company, started bringing service-animals-in-training to

(L-R) Emily Mireles, advanced care paramedic; Misty, superintendent of mental health and wellness for MHS West; Lindsay Patton, primary care paramedic (photo by Gordon Edgar) the station. “They’re training their service dogs, and coming in the ambulance, listening to the sounds of the sirens, things like that,” he explained. Service dogs are highly trained Getting working dogs used to overstimulation, sudden loud noises, and meeting lots of people is essential. Their job is to be calm and to extend that calm to the people around them — they need to be trained for that purpose. “We needed to get the dogs exposed to people in uniform, essentially,” said Derek Snow, lead trainer at NDLB. Training is done in progressive phases. “The first phase is adequate socialization to make the dog bombproof with people and environments, so that the dog doesn’t get spooked or scared or unsure of different situations or sounds, fireworks, lightning, all these things that can go against what they’re intended to be doing.” The second phase is basic obedience training, and the third phase is obedience training with distractions added in. NDLB trained Misty for 18 months using their broad experience with service dogs. “Basically, Misty was trained to be a therapy dog for their facility,” Snow said, “with some tasks that are similar to how we train psychiatric service dogs.” Snow believes training facility dogs could become an important part of his business.

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‘Wonderful,’ ‘daring,’ ‘heroic’: Soldier saved many lives at Vimy Ridge despite losing his own Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Mortlach-area soldier Pte. William Johnstone Milne posthumously received the Victoria Cross during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and based on the work of historians, his exploits during that fateful day of April 9, 1917 are better known. Reports from Canadian sources said the Scottish Canadians suffered heavy casualties in capturing the first German trenches, and when they reached the second of three enemy trench lines, resistance had stiffened. Men rushed from shell hole to shell hole, attacking strong points with grenades

Joy-filled Canadian soldiers return from the battlefield after capturing Vimy Ridge in 1917. File photo

The Vimy Ridge Memorial monument in France honours 11,285 Canadians who fought in the First World War and have no known graves. File photo and bayonets. Sources said it wasn’t hard to spot the strong points because mounds of corpses in front indicated their positions. Officers and men fell where they were hit, but the advance never slackened as junior ranks took over. It was here that Milne won the Victoria Cross by acting on his own initiative as he had been taught. A machine gun on the left was causing fearful damage and its crew was fighting off all attempts to capture it.

“A fan-shaped heap of corpses was piling up in front of the gun when Milne leaped from a nearby shell hole, crawled on his hands and knees through the mud and managed to destroy the German position with a grenade,” Canadian historian Pierre Burton recorded in his book “Vimy.” Laster, as resistance crumbled, some German machine guns were still firing. Here the indomitable Bill Milne clinched his hold on the Victoria Cross with a second feat of daring. Vicious fire was holding up the battalion’s advances and it came from a haystack directly in front of Milne. “What was a haystack doing in No Man’s Land, where every other object had been ground into the mud?” Burton recorded Milne saying before his death. Milne crawled forward and discovered that the haystack was a concrete machine-gun emplacement. His throwing arm didn’t fail him, and a Mills bomb put the gun out of action and terrified the survivors, who saw Milne charging at them. They surrendered and the Canadian advance continued. Milne was killed later that day. He was 25 years old. The Wishaw Press newspaper recalled Milne’s exploits in an article on Aug. 1, 1919. “The wonderful daring and heroic conduct of the late Private William J. Milne V.C. (Canadian Infantry Battalion) in capturing two German machine guns single handed, and thus saving the lives of his comrades, will be forever recalled as one of the greatest acts of bravery yet performed on the battlefield,” the article said. “The feeling of pride and satisfaction felt by the entire community in having the highest of all military awards conferred on one of our own townsmen is coupled with the sad remembrance of the heroic death of the young soldier who sacrificed his life after performing the acts of heroism for which he won the posthumous award.” After enlisting in Canada on Sept. 12, 1915, Milne gave a framed certificate to his parents that recorded how he had joined the army in Moose Jaw. He was on active duty for a year and twice visited his parents.

“Private Milne’s mother recalled with pride that he was a boy who never gave her a day’s worry. He was an exceedingly cheery and good-hearted lad and this doubtless accounted for his popularity among his comrades in the army,” the article said.

Pte. William Johnstone Milne defeated two German machine guns on April 9, 1917 and posthumously received the Victoria Cross. File photo His younger relatives thought he was kind, considering he sent them many gifts and souvenirs. Meanwhile, up until his death, he wrote home regularly. His last letter was to his sister Bessie to whom, with the coming “Big Push,” he sent her his personal items. He explained that he “was not going to give Fritz any chance to get them off him” and gave her instructions if he should be killed. His commanding officer later said, “His loss is keenly felt by all ranks, with whom he was deservedly popular. He was buried near where he fell on the battlefield and a cross will be erected to his memory.” Since his body was never found afterward, Milne’s name was inscribed on the Vimy Ridge Monument in France, along with 11,285 other soldiers with no known graves.

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Scottish village honours Moose Jaw soldier who died during the First World War Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A Scottish community has honoured a Moose Jaw soldier who fought during the First World War and received the Victoria Cross — the highest military medal — posthumously for his efforts during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. The Village of Cambusnethan, a suburb of the town of Wishaw in the province of North Lanarkshire, held a ceremony on June 1 to honour Pte. William Johnstone Milne. Biographical details Milne — born in the village on Dec. 21, 1892 — emigrated to Moose Jaw in 1910 and worked on a farm near Mortlach. He later enlisted in Moose Jaw on Sept. 12, 1915, and was assigned to the 46th Battalion before being transferred to the depleted 16th Battalion. He fought at Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, where he single-handedly knocked out two heavily defended machine-gun posts. However, he was killed later that day and buried in an unmarked common grave. News of his death was published in the Wishaw Press on June 15, 1917, with the headline, “Our first VC, Posthumous honour, Wishaw-Canadian’s Wonderful bravery.” The article noted that a soldier told Milne’s parents that he was a “good soldier” who showed “splendid devotion to duty.” The Commonwealth War Graves Commission could not locate Milne’s body afterward, so his name was commemorated on the Vimy Ridge Memorial in France. He is also honoured on the Cambusnethan Landward War Memorial, the Coltness Memorial Church Plaque, has a street named after him and has a special paving stone next to the village memorial arch. Milne was the first man from the Wishaw area to receive the Victoria Cross. Family connection

Sisters Nancy Watford and Mary Armes pose with a wreath at the Newmains War Memorial, which they placed to honour their cousin, Pte. William Johnstone Milne. Photo courtesy Daily Record More than a century later, Milne’s cousins, Nancy Watford and Mary Watford Armes, travelled to Scotland from the United States — their mother was Canadian — where they laid wreaths at the Newmains War Memorial. “We always went to Canada to see family and this is like connecting with family. It’s such a privilege to do this … ,” Armes told Scotland’s Daily Record newspaper. “We were just going to stop by and lay a wreath, but it’s fantastic with the representatives from the Legion and the school (and a representative for Mary Duncan, the honorary consul for Canada to Scotland). “I think it’s great, the attention that’s been given.” The sisters’ interest in Milne first arose after seeing an old black and white photo of their mother’s uncle, W.S. Smith, sitting on a bench in Moose Jaw with Milne before he enlisted. “We really feel it was an important thing to do, to recognize him …,” said Watford. “They were the same age and we thought there must be a big connection between them, so we started to research and found out he and my grandma were cous-

Local Moose Javian wins $100,000 from SaskLotteries by Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

On May 12th, 2022, Rob Parker a Moose Jaw resident, walked up to the Moose Jaw Superstore Lottery Kiosk at 30 Thatcher Dr. E and picked up a lottery ticket for the draw the next day. Rob returned to Moose Jaw’s Superstore a week later, checking his ticket using the self-checker. At first, Rob was unsure if he had won $10,000 or $100,000; he could only tell that there were a lot of zeroes. On Rob’s way home after winning, he really struggled to stay focussed on driving out of pure excitement. Thoughts of how he would share the news with his wife, who had been working a lot of overtime, filled his mind. When Rob arrived at his house he immediately went to his wife and closed her laptop to tell her the great news. Rob doesn’t have an exact goal with his winnings yet, but Rob and his wife’s 30th anniversary is coming up, which might end up being the most memorable one yet. Rob won by matching the last six dig-

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ins, and their grandmothers were sisters from Aberdeenshire.” Alistair Allan, with the Lanarkshire Historical Society, also attended the event. He has written 16 books about the First World War — Milne appears in “A Village that Went to War” — and knows the soldier’s story well. Milne was born 200 yards from where Allan lives and attended Newmains Primary School and became an apprentice moulder at the Coltness Iron Works, the historian explained. However, he later became a farm labourer at Herdhill Farm, then emigrated to Canada and enlisted in the army. Past and present recognition In 2017 the North Lanarkshire Council commissioned stones for all the area VC winners, while there was a presentation at Cambusnethan Old Parish Church that honoured Milne, said Allan. “I met Derek Milne there, a descendant of Pte. William Milne. I was thinking about that the other night and I managed to get hold of someone who had a phone number for him and he was delighted to come along today with his sister,” the historian added. In attendance at the ceremony were

members of the British Army, British Legion, and the head teacher of Newmains Primary. Attendees toured the school after the wreaths were laid. Larry Roeder, Watford’s husband and a former U.S. diplomat — he contacted the Moose Jaw Express about the ceremony — told the Daily Record that everyone should continue to remember those men who died during war. “If we expect future generations to serve in battle, we must honour those who defended democracy in the past, especially now when that concept is under such serious threat in places like Ukraine,” he added. “ … such events are a necessary societal service.”

William Milne (right) pictured in Moose Jaw with his uncle, W.S. Smith, prior to signing up for war. Photo courtesy Daily Record

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

New outdoor school must pay rental fees to use Happy Valley Park, council decides Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, JUNE 27 A summer camp connecting youths with nature wants to use Happy Valley Park this summer for free, but city council has rejected that request since it would set a precedent. The Roots Elementary Program is a non-profit organization that plans to hold day camps at the park from July 4 to 8 and Aug. 1 to 5. The organization asked the parks and recreation department for access to the washrooms for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In exchange for the fee waiver, the group would build a flower garden, plant flowers, and build bird feeders to enhance the park. During the June 13 regular council meeting, council voted 6-1 against that request. Instead, if the program wants to use Happy Valley Park, it must pay the rental rate of $51 per hour or $204 per day, which is $2,040 plus GST for the 10 full days. The day camp’s registration fee is $195 per participant. Organizers expect 20 kids to attend the first week and 15 youths to attend the second week. Coun. Kim Robinson was opposed. City hall concerns “The use of the washrooms (for free) would result in the city absorbing the daily cleaning and supply costs for the washroom as well as additional garbage removal and park maintenance. It may also limit the city’s ability to rent the space to other groups that are looking to host events and programs on these dates,” a parks and recreation report said. There are currently no other bookings for Happy Valley Park during those dates, the report continued. Events that are traditionally hosted there include Motif, car shows, weddings and private events. “… the parks and recreation department aims to charge outdoor park rentals fees in an equal and consistent manner,” added the report. “The approval would set

a precedent.” Presentation Amy Cojocar, founder of the Roots Elementary Program, explained the school is a new educational alternative for students in kindergarten to Grade 8. The school — which will officially open at 303 High Street West in September — is based on hands-on projects, learning in nature, and immersion in project-based learning. “Our school was created in response to changing social and global dynamics, as well as the rise in mental health struggles (of youths),” she said. “We have projected tremendous growth and believe this could really help Moose Jaw be one of the leading communities in terms of innovative and enriching educational opportunities. There are many schools following a similar model of education in other provinces and globally.” Cojocar thought it was exciting to bring this type of school to Moose Jaw since she had spent years studying different types of education models. She noted that a traditional school setting doesn’t work for all kids. She noted that if the program had access to the park’s washrooms, it would lock them unless needed. A new educational approach Cojocar listed four reasons Roots Elementary Program differs from a typical public school. First, youths learn through hands-on experiences and projects. For example, earlier this year, youths tapped maple trees to acquire syrup. They engaged in four-digit addition, measurement, graphing and estimation. They learned about the land, community, food systems, photosynthesis, temperature-dependent chemical reactions and the science of sap. They also learned phonics, math, reading and sequencing.

Second, the school offers a holistic education that develops the whole child at a young age. Cojocar noted that this could help reduce suicide rates, anxiety and depression. Third, the school spends 50 per cent of class time in nature. This increases self-esteem and mood, reduces anger and stress, improves general mental well-being, enhances academic performance and reduces mortality. Lastly, the program connects kids with adults, local experts and people of different ages, which results in a greater sense of self, confidence and well-being. Council comments Giving the Roots Elementary Program a 50-per-cent discount might be a better option, especially since it’s a new non-profit start-up, said Robinson. He noted that council talks about businesses being proactive — which is happening here — but is now “putting the wall up.” Robinson added that he didn’t think giving a new non-profit support was a precedent when it’s just starting. Most groups that rent Happy Valle Park are non-profit, so to waive the fees here means other groups will request the same thing, said Mayor Clive Tolley. While he supported this new school and its day camp, he did not support the waiver request. “… I hope you can run your camp and pay the fee and to do it successfully and prove your worth to the community,” he added. These requests are always difficult because many have merit, but council needs to be careful about setting a precedent, said Coun. Heather Eby. Her issue with the group offering to build flower planters and birdhouses in exchange for rental fees is that they require ongoing maintenance. “It might be great this year, and then next year something happens and it doesn’t work out,” she added.

Appeals board approves two projects that contravene zoning bylaw, denies a third request Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The development appeals board heard from three property owners recently who wanted to pursue building projects that contravened the zoning bylaw, and after reviewing the requests, the board approved two and denied one. The board met on May 17 and heard from Kelly Doyle at 1148 Hochelaga Street West, Greg Cunningham at 1 Flax Road and Robert (Victor) Salzsauler at 206 Elsom Street. After reviewing the variance requests, the board submitted a report with its decisions to city council, which received and filed the document during its June 13 regular meeting. 1148 Hochelaga Street West Doyle wants to build a detached garage 308 square feet in size, which would exceed the maximum allowable principal dwelling and accessory building site coverage prescribed under the zoning bylaw, the report said. The bylaw states that the site coverage cannot be greater than 40 per cent to prevent overbuilding in low-density areas and protect rear-yard amenity space; the detached

garage would make coverage 43 per cent. The existing residence is 1,152 square feet and has front and rear decks, each 20 square feet in size. Doyle said he planned to remove the rear deck to maintain the required distance of one metre from the detached garage to the house. After reviewing the situation, the appeals board granted Doyle’s variance request for three reasons: · It would not be a special privilege since the city has granted five similar variances for properties in the R1 district · It would not be a relaxation of the zoning bylaw since the homeowner planned to remove the rear yard deck for more space, while the detached garage would enhance the property · It would not injuriously affect the neighbourhood since there were no objections from area property owners 1 Flax Road Cunningham wants to build a fence six feet in height, which exceeds the maximum allowable height of 3.3 feet

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under the zoning bylaw, the report said. The board approved a request from this same homeowner for a front-yard fence in 2019, the document continued. However, a neighbouring property owner appealed the decision to the Saskatchewan Municipal Board, which overturned the appeals board’s decision. Cunningham told the board he wants to construct a larger fence for privacy, the safety of his children and for greater curb appeal. He noted that he spoke to area neighbours and several were in favour. He also said that this appeal is different from the one in 2019 since he brought evidence to support his request this time and is willing to work with city hall to keep his corner lot safe. After reviewing the situation, the appeals board denied the request for three reasons: · It would be a special privilege since the board had concerns about the neighbourhood aesthetics and safety · It would be a relaxation of the zoning bylaw because, even though the fence would enhance the property’s curb appeal, it would not enhance the neighbourhood · It would injuriously affect adjacent properties since two neighbours objected to the project 206 Elsom Street Salzsauler wants to demolish an existing detached garage and shed and construct a new detached garage of 576 square feet and a covered deck that extends six feet from the front of the house, the report said. This would make the combined accessory building size 972 square feet, which is contrary to the 900 square feet in the zoning bylaw. This would also make the front-yard setback 16.4 feet, contrary to the 24.6 feet in the zoning bylaw. “… the appellant advised the board that the garage would only exceed the accessory building size restriction by 72 square feet, and this difference should be unnoticeable,” the report continued. After reviewing the situation, the board approved the variance request because: · It would not be a special privilege since Salzsauler’s lot is at the end of a cul-de-sac and has only one adjacent property, while other R1-district properties have been given similar variances · It would not be against the bylaw since the location is unique, the neighbourhood aesthetics would be protected, and the proposed accessory building would remain secondary to the home · It would not injuriously affect the area since no neighbours were against it

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CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

Legion to host Canada Day cabaret as fundraiser for new building Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, JUNE 27 Moose Jaw’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 59 will hold a street party on Canada Day to raise funds so it can purchase a new venue that better meets its needs. During the June 13 regular council meeting, city council voted unanimously to approve the legion’s request to operate a licensed cabaret and street dance on the 200 block of High Street West on July 1 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on July 2 if the organization adheres to the City of Moose Jaw’s alcohol use events policy. The veterans’ organization expects about 500 people to attend; tickets are $15 pre-purchased or $20 at the gate. As part of its permit, it must consult with all businesses affected by the road closure. The road would be closed from around Ballet to Broadway to Third Avenue Northwest. Two bands will provide entertainment during the evening: Brandon and Company and the Milkman and Sons. Presentation Justin Edison, the legion’s public relations officer, told council that volunteers would provide security and handle clean-up, which they expect to complete by noon the next day. “I think this — after the two long years we’ve had of very limited community events — is a great opportunity for the City of Moose Jaw to put on a Canada Day event to allow the community to come together to celebrate to-

gether and to have a great time with entertainment,” he continued. “And another great side effect is we get to raise some good money to help us find a new home … . “If we can’t find a new home, our ability to help veterans will be limited and our local veterans will suffer from that.” Edison added that because of the legion’s location, attendees would have a clear view of the fireworks later that evening to close out Canada Day. Discretionary use High Street West is considered a discretionary use for events that feature alcohol, so operators must submit a written request to city hall for approval, a council report explained. The parks and recreation department reviews the request and submits a recommendation to council. Branch No. 59 has indicated that it will meet or exceed all conditions that the municipality and Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) have established for such events, the report continued. All volunteers will be required to complete the responsible alcohol service training for special occasions, as mandated by SLGA. There are several conditions the parks and rec department expects the legion to follow with this process, such as: · Ensure the area where beverage alcohol will be is fenced

· Ensure there is adequate security so attendees remain within the area’s confines where alcohol is · Ensure the event complies with all regulations of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act · Secure and display all necessary SLGA licences and approvals · Ensure that all tent and fence locations are co-ordinated with and approved by the parks and rec department · Maintain event public liability insurance of $5 million and alcohol-related public liability insurance of $2 million · Agree to indemnify and hold the City of Moose Jaw harmless from and against all liability, loss, demands, costs and expenses, including legal fees, due to negligence or acts or omissions during the event · Be responsible for all costs, including obtaining appropriate liability insurance, purchasing alcohol, providing security, providing washrooms and installing and removing fencing City hall also expects the legion to adhere — as best it can — to the noise bylaw, which states that an outdoor public event can only operate from 7 to 10 p.m. Anything outside those hours requires the permission of the city manager, engineering services director or city council.

New digital transit passes could increase bus ridership, city believes Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

While city hall will not offer students a discounted transit pass since previous fare-discount programs aimed at increasing ridership proved ineffective, new digital passes might make a difference. City council directed city administration in February to provide information about possibly offering local organizations — such as school divisions — bulk passes at reduced costs so those groups could distribute them to students at lower rates. After months of research, the public works department presented a report about student pass sales during the June 13 regular council meeting. The report noted that student passes are currently priced at a discount of 28 per cent compared to cash. Furthermore, reducing student pass costs would not likely lead to increased transit usage. Offering organizations a 10-per-cent discount on passes would cost city hall about $13,000 annually. Student monthly bus passes are sold under three categories: a standard pass is $65, a family pass with two or more members is $55, and a discounted pass is $50. However, there is extra subsidization of $25 on the third pass through the Ministry of Social Services. “The discounted bus pass is a program that the city operates in conjunction with the Ministry of Social Services. The ministry provides a $25 subsidy to the city for each pass sold, with the city subsidizing the remaining $15,” said Darrin Stephanson, director of public works.

“Discounted passes account for 10 per cent to 15 per cent of total student passes sold.” To be eligible for the discounted pass, individuals must be enrolled in one of four social services programs: Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID), Provincial Training Allowance (PTA), Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES), or Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS). Stephanson provided a graph showing the number of student passes purchased during the last 10 years. In January 2013 there were around 250 passes sold, while in January 2022 that number stood at roughly 180 passes. The graph also showed that student sales declined from 2017 to 2020, which mirrored the decline in regular transit ridership. This decline occurred even though city hall reduced regular transit cash fares to $1.25 from $2.25. “We were somewhat surprised to see a decline in student passes even though they were left at the same cost. It was cheaper to pay with cash than with passes,” he said. At 20 trips per month twice a day, it would cost a student $50 per month in cash to ride, which is only $2.50 less than purchasing a pass. However, the good news is that city hall has seen a steady increase in student sales since last September, while sales have reached 83 percent of pre-pandemic levels, which mirrors regular transit ridership, Stephanson

Public works to spend nearly $86K more on two new front-end loaders Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council has given the public works and utilities department permission to spend nearly $86,000 more than budgeted to purchase two new front-end loaders that deal with construction and snow clearing. The department planned to replace unit 156 as part of the 2021 major equipment budget, but that project was carried over to 2022 because of insufficient replacement funds due to market conditions. Furthermore, the department planned to replace unit 148 this year as part of the major equipment budget. Both units were expected to cost a combined $560,000. However, after issuing tenders for the project, the lowest bid the department received was $645,540, which included the trade-in allowance for the old units. This left a shortfall of $85,540. During the June 13 regular council meeting, council approved the new replacement cost for both units. To cover the shortfall, council authorized the public works department to pull $11,940 from the major equipment control account and $73,600 from major equipment purchases this year. Unit 156 is a 2005 model and unit 158 is a 2006 model, and due to their age, heavy use and critical nature of the equipment for construction projects and public safety

services such as snow clearing, city administration recommended pursuing new machines, Darrin Stephanson, director of public works, told council. City hall has experienced a surplus of $73,600 this year in major equipment purchases due to lower competitive bids, he continued. Using this surplus would leave a shortfall of $11,940 that the public works major equipment control account would cover. That account has $989,714 available to fund this request. Coun. Heather Eby was excited to hear about the purchase of this new equipment. “You had me at snow clearing,” she said. “The City of Moose Jaw’s practice of having a control account and reserve account makes purchases not as painful, even though when they come in over budget, it does not throw us into as big of a tailspin.” In response to a question from Coun. Jamey Logan, Stephanson said that the equipment’s age and heavy use precipitated their replacement. He did not know how many hours those machines had been used since it varied by unit. However, the longer the department has older equipment, it experiences more problems with them and higher maintenance costs.

continued. City hall plans to offer digital passes via smartphone apps in September, with municipal officials speculating that this could increase sales due to the greater ease of purchasing passes for digital-focused youths. The city recently offered a soft launch of the digital transit pass program to work out any issues, said Stephanson. Bus drivers have been informed about managing these passes when on users’ smartphones. “That is an exciting development, that we have gone into the 21st century and offer this in other ways other than paper passes,” he continued. “So it’s a lot more convenient. We do think this will drive additional membership … as convenience is key to these users.” These digital passes will likely be a “game-changer,” said Coun. Heather Eby. However, for the program to be successful, city hall must communicate effectively with the students about the passes’ availability, while the youth advisory committee should also be informed.

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Council hires contractor to find new naming partner for Mosaic Place

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, JUNE 27 After more than a year of unsuccessfully saic potash mural at the front entrance will searching for a new naming rights partner be removed by early August, and inquiries for Mosaic Place, city council will use a are being made about the cost of removing contractor in hopes of having better luck. other major signs on the building. During its June 13 regular meeting, The Mosaic Company will cover all council voted 5-2 to hire Performance removal costs as part of the agreement. Sponsorship Group (PSG) to locate and These changes will affect the venue’s negotiate a naming rights agreement for budget for this year, including $50,000 in the Moose Jaw Events Centre for $29,000 lost revenue for naming rights and adverand provide a commission of 20 per cent tising and $8,375 lost for the curling namevery year of the new agreement. Council ing rights, a council report said. also agreed to increase the venue’s 2022 In-house efforts budget by $29,000 to cover this cost. During the past year, an in-house Councillors Kim Robinson and Dawn committee comprised of the mayor, a city Luhning were opposed. councillor, the city manager, three city hall City administration also recommend- directors, and the general manager of Moed that council spend $50,000 to temporar- saic Place searched for a partner within the ily rebrand the venue until a new partner community and region but was unsuccessis found. However, council declined that ful. option because it would be expensive in “We tried to work every angle we the short term and a new partner could be could. We came to the conclusion that we found within months. could not do this ourselves, so what we did End of contract is we put out a request for proposals to find The Mosaic Company’s naming rights a company to give us a hand,” said Puffalt. partnership began in 2011 and was to end City administration recommended on Aug. 31, 2021. However, the company PSG because it was the best option, had agreed to remain the naming partner for the lowest up-front search fee, has experianother year while the municipality looked ence in Western Canada, and could find a for someone new, city manager Jim Puffalt partner in about four weeks, he added. So, explained. there is optimism that a professional group The extension ends on Aug. 31 and the can help find an appropriate naming rights company is unwilling to allow its name to partner for the next five to 10 years, a timeremain on the building past that date. frame important for branding continuity. Staff at Mosaic Place have started re- Concerns about committee moving small interior signs, the large MoLuhning had several concerns about

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the committee, including that this was the first she’d heard about it, that she should have been made aware sooner, that council has known about this issue for two years and that there are now two months left on the current agreement. She noted that she has deep contacts within the community since she helped secure sponsorships for the Cultural Centre. She felt that city administration had “done a disservice to (her) and the other councillors around the table.” “We seem to be operating in silos sometimes and we are not being told about what is going on with these major projects,” Luhning said. “… I will not vote in favour of paying for a professional committee to find us a name at the 11th hour.” Meanwhile, Robinson refused to support the motion because he thought the 20-per-cent commission was too much. He noted that that adds up to about $330,000 on a 10-year contract worth $1.5 million. “We could sponsor ourselves for two years. To me, we’re just tossing out money on a commission on a pig and a poke,” he added. Community passion “It’s a big ask to ask for naming rights on a building like our Mosaic Place,” said Mayor Clive Tolley, noting the venue has seen recent successes with the Brett Kissel concert, Jurassic Quest, and the in-house food and beverage services. “We’re hoping that by hiring profes-

sionals that they will come back with a naming rights sponsor. We’ve exhausted our local sponsors … ,” he continued. While there is “immense pride” in having Mosaic’s name on the building, the company is not withdrawing from the community, the mayor added. Instead, Mosaic is redistributing its money by focusing more on food security initiatives. Moving on Coun. Heather Eby recalled how exciting it was when the Mosaic Place name was first revealed to the public. Now after 11 years, when a new name arrives, she thought that people would still call it Mosaic Place out of habit. “But the time has come to move on and I respect Mosaic’s decision to pull their name off the building,” she continued. However, Eby was disappointed that the option to hire a contractor was only recently brought to council’s attention and members were now scrambling to find a new naming rights partner. She thought this option should have come in January so that council was ahead of things. Even though the in-house committee contacted many community businesses, Coun. Jamey Logan hoped PSG also reached out to those places. He noted that some business owners have better contacts — especially nationally — than city hall, so those contacts might prove fruitful.

Outdoor swimming pool open for the season By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

If you are looking for a fun family activity to enjoy over the summer, then look no further than the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool. The Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool, located in Crescent Park, has just opened the pool for the 2022 season on June 13th and will remain open from June to August. This pool boasts a 1-meter and 3-meter diving board in addition to its 7-meter and 10-meter diving platform. The pool itself is 50-meters across, with a wheelchair-accessible ramp, and 8 separate

lanes. There is also an area around the pool that is meant for sunbathing and relaxing. One of the biggest barriers to participation, is the fee of entry. Therefore the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool works hard to keep its prices reasonable. The price of entry ranges based on the time and date, so the best way to stay updated on the prices is on the city of Moose Jaw’s website. Some dates and times to be aware of this summer include July 1st when there will be a $2 entry fee, on Wednesdays the pool

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holds a free swim from 7 to 9, and on Fridays, they hold a free teen swim from 9 to 10:30. The Outdoor Pool is also home to the Kinsmen Flying Fins, which is Moose Jaw’s non-profit organization that teaches kids, from the ages of 4 and up, how to swim on a competitive, pre-competitive, and developmental level. On June 18th and 19th, they will be holding their swim meet at the Outdoor Pool. The pool was built in 1966 and was officially opened in 1967, being a staple in the community of Moose Jaw for 55 years. The Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool was named after a Canadian Competition Swimmer and swimmer in the 1936 Summer Olympic Games, Phyllis Dewar. Phyllis was born and raised in Moose Jaw, where she began swimming at an early age. She had a flourishing career as a competition and freestyle swimmer, setting numerous records and winning multiple awards. She was also inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1972.

Phyllis passed away in 1961, in Ontario. In addition to the Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool being opened, all five spray parks in Moose Jaw are also open. There is no fee of entry for the spray parks, just press and hold the button and the water will start. The spray parks have been open since June 1st and will stay open until August 31st. The Kinsmen Sportsplex, however, is going to be going through maintenance from June 13th until July 3rd. “If you’re looking for schedules, pricing, times, or waterwork outs, again the best thing to do is to check out the City of Moose Jaw website or download the app and all the schedules are right there, so that’s the best way to find when it’s available when its open, and what’s right for you,” said Scott Osmachenko, the Recreation Service Manager from the Parks and Recreation Department. To view swim times, use the Online Recreation Registration link on the City’s website, MooseJaw.ca.

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Chipping away at thousand year old government reform occurs

The foundation for the freedoms and democracy we enjoy today was laid just over 1,000 years ago when King John of England was confronted by his barons with demands for reform. The result was signing the Magna Carta — a document that made everyone, the king included, subject to the law, a document that required no taxation without consulting the barons and church, a document that required law enforcement to have reason to enter your home. That foundation has shifted over the centuries with laws like habeas corpus requiring that police not hold anyone too long without reason. It eventually led to the vote for all — landowners, then the merchant class and finally the working class. In Canada in 1960 Indigenous people got the right to vote. Baby we’ve come a long way. Slow but subtle changes keep chipping away the foundations of our freedoms, changes that come from all levels of government in Canada. At the federal level many people see the way this socalled Freedom Convoy was ended as unfair and unwarranted. At the provincial level the creation of a new security force accountable only to the minister of policing and corrections is considered unfair and unwarranted. Voters have never been given the straight goods on why the new security force is needed rather than letting

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the existing sergeant-at-arms provide security in the Legislature. If there is need for another security force that agency should be accountable to the Legislature, not an elected minister. Being accountable to the minister opens the door for any tyrannical leader and party to use their own private police force to harass opposition. At the local city council level, a recent development should concern voters. The existence of a secret committee to find a new naming partner for Mosaic Place was disclosed at a council meeting. The city manager defended his secrecy to Coun. Dawn Luhning on the grounds he had informed council about the committee at an in-camera meeting. Coun. Luhning was angry about too many closed door sessions. Her anger would have more credibility if she had walked out of some of those in-camera meetings to protest. What’s also of concern is council’s new meeting time at 4 p.m. The hour long wait between committee meetings and council’s meeting was considered inefficient. “A waste of time,” said Coun. Jamey Logan. Democracy is not an efficient process. It requires time and should offer all voters an opportunity to participate — not just at election time but at meetings. By moving meetings into the afternoon council has

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The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

axed the opportunity for most voters to attend meetings or appear in delegations, or even to watch live sessions on the Internet. People are excluded from meetings simply because most have to work to earn a living. Attending a meeting or even running for council thus becomes the preserve of the rich and retired — a step backwards for democracy and self-government. A few years ago council raised the mayor’s salary by over one-third to $100,000 supposedly to allow working people to run for the job and not suffer financially. Now council makes even attending its meetings difficult for most voters. Go figure. Councillors obsessed with waiting time should heed former U.S. President Harry Truman who said “If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen.” Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Lot’s of Summer fun at the Western Development Museum by Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

If you wish to learn about the history of how transportation has changed in Saskatchewan, then the Western Development Museum (WDM) has got you covered. They have everything from old cars and trucks to planes and locomotives, and even a timeline wall of 100 years of Saskatchewan’s past. This summer, the WDM has lined up a number of exciting events taking place. These Summer Pop-up events have been coordinated by a summer student at the museum and will take place in the various galleries and exhibits around the museum. Each Pop-up will have a theme and activities tailored to that theme. The themes include: Starry Night, Let’s Take Flight, Sink or Swim, All Aboard, Let’s go for a ride, and Camping and how it has changed. These events will take place on most Sundays during July and August with no additional charge other than just the regular admission to enter the museum. The final details for these events are still being worked out.

A past year’s Brickspo event exhibit of WWII. Photo courtesy of the Western Development Museum.

Another event coming to the WDM is Brickspo for Lego enthusiasts, as they take over the galleries and exhibits with original builds and creative designs made entirely of Lego. This event takes place July 30th and 31st from 9 to 5. During these days there will also be a cash-only Lego yard sale. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the creations. There are also numerous exhibits to enjoy within our local WDM. They include an Aircraft Gallery where you can see famous planes like the CF-SAM, a Watercraft Gallery holding a replica of the ill-fated S. S. City of Medicine Hat that sank after hitting a bridge in 1908, a Winter Travel Gallery showing some of the first snowmobiles, and so many more exciting ones. On the outside of the facility, the WDM has the K+S Potash Canada Short 101, which is the only steam-powered train that’s still running in Saskatchewan. As of now, there are no concrete plans to have it run this summer, but the WDM is hopeful that it may be able to. Many volunteering opportunities are also available at the WDM. The volunteers help with children’s programs assisting in crafts and games, acting as tour guides, interpreters of the history, and demonstrations in making things like old fashion ice-cream and butter. During the pandemic, the WDM had to end its volunteering program but is recently re-orienting the program by creating materials to aid the volunteers. These include updates to exist-

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Chaplin Nature Centre celebrates 25 years, but board member says more funding is critical By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Lori Wilson, acting manager and 15-year board member at the Chaplin Nature Centre (CNC), said the non-profit is grateful to celebrate 25 years in operation, but noted that without increased support they could be facing a crisis. “We’ll figure it out. If there’s a will, there’s a way. There’s lots of us here that are too stubborn to quit, so…” Wilson said. “We’ve got some staff hired, so we can hopefully make it through the year, but we are limping. That’s the word I want to use.” Chaplin Nature Centre has been around since the site itself was first established in 1997, when Chaplin-Old WivesReed Lakes received a designation of Hemispheric Importance within the Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN). The Hemispheric Importance designation is relatively rare: the Chaplin-Old Wives-Reed Lakes area is one of only three in Canada. More than half of the world’s population of Sanderlings uses the area every year, along with significant global percentages of other shorebirds such as Stilt Sandpipers and Piping Plovers. Chaplin Lake has 45,000 acres of extremely important shorebird habitat and is the second-largest saline water body in Canada. In just one day, shorebird numbers can exceed 60,000.

Chaplin Nature Centre (from Facebook) “Chaplin Lake is an important staging area for shorebirds,” Wilson said. “When they come here, they’re very safe.” If shorebirds can’t stop to rest and eat at such staging areas during their migrations, they might not make it to their destination, contributing to declining population numbers. The CNC is a 2,100-square-foot building that serves as a rest stop and educational centre along the Trans-Canada Highway. Travellers’ attention is usually caught by what appears to be year-round snow drifts along the side of the road. “We’re very attached to Sask Mining & Minerals next door,” Wilson said. The site produces sodium sulphate, a non-toxic filler used mostly for powdered laundry detergents.

“(Tourists) definitely want to know what the white stuff is about, because they aren’t expecting to see snow in the summertime on the prairies. … I would say 50 to 60 per cent of people come in looking for the white stuff. Then the rest are people who are knowledgeable about the area and some avid birders, and 10 to 15 percent are travelling public who are just curious and want a nice rest stop.” The Centre is showing its age — its metal roof, in particular, is deteriorating fast. “We’re in a very salty climate, so there’s going to have to be some significant changes made to keep this centre operational,” Wilson said. Nature Saskatchewan, one of the CNC’s primary supporters, made a monetary contribution this year to allow

them to open, but that isn’t sustainable, nor can it cover maintenance costs. “It falls on the local board to figure out a way through this,” Wilson explained. “We are not, as a local board, capable of writing all the grant proposals needed, and figuring out where these big dollars are going to come from.” The centre has picnic tables out front, a large pull-through area for parking RVs, and a lot of information to offer. Staff teach visitors about the WHSRN, the many bird species it supports, the wetlands surrounding the lakes, and more. There are brine shrimp from the lake and interactive displays in the Kids Centre, games, a large diorama, and a gift shop selling snacks and mementos. The June 4 Anniversary Fundraiser was a success, Wilson was happy to report. However, the funds raised will only cover the CNC’s operating costs for the year. They will have to look elsewhere for upkeep. Wilson hopes the CNC will receive the help it needs, but she’s not sure where such help may come from. “We need a lot of work done on the centre,” she said. “It has sustained itself these many years, it’s just now, it’s going to need a little bit of TLC to keep it going, and the right kind of people stepping up to support it.”

Airport to host June 25 pancake breakfast after runway dedication By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Municipal Airport (MJMA) will officially open its extended runway during the week of June 20, and the Moose Jaw Flying Club (MJFC) will be holding a Saturday pancake breakfast fly-in to celebrate.

The MJMA runway was resurfaced last year for a total cost of $3.7 million. The runway was extended to 4,000 feet (1,219 meters), along with rehabilitation of the apron, taxiways, and lighting. The longer runway and investment

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into the airport have resulted in an explosion of activity and renewed interest. New hangars have been built, local businesses are able to fly larger planes in and out, and the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance service can now use the airport more safely. Other significant developments include the addition of a Flying School to the MJMA, run by Provincial Airways. The flight school’s Chief Flight Instructor, Candace Pardo, is also the director of the provincial chapter of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA Sask). Moose Jaw is COPA Flight 215. Roger Blager, chairman of the MJFC and flight captain of COPA 215, has said that the extra focus on aviation in Moose Jaw is very exciting for the city’s economic outlook. He views the Moose Jaw airport as an important part of southern Saskatchewan’s history, and hopes opportunities continue to present themselves. In May, the MJMA, along with the flying club and COPA, hosted Saskatchewan’s first-ever General Aviation and Career Conference fly-in. Vendors came from many aviation businesses, — including the Canadian Air Force and 15 Wing — skydivers from Skydive South Sask made a couple of jumps, and there were presentations on aviation careers throughout the day.

This week, the runway will be officially dedicated. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will have representatives from the various federal, provincial, municipal, and private entities that contributed funding. The MJFC Fly-in Pancake Breakfast will be on June 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The flying club hopes to see many pilots flying in from Saskatchewan and possibly even farther. The pancake breakfast tends to be a big draw and has a reputation for being a delicious meal. Members of the general public are welcome to come out and visit the airport for the fly-in. Club members will happily chat about anything to do with flying, and the skydivers love to talk about jumping out of planes. Fly-ins are a great opportunity to see the airport at a busy time. Many enthusiasts in Moose Jaw and other cities in Saskatchewan have restored old planes or built their airplanes themselves from kits, and will be flying in and parking next to the runway, making for interesting displays. Blager said that owning a plane or being a pilot isn’t a necessary part of enjoying the airport — anyone who loves aviation should participate.

In this picture are a few of the planes that flew in for Saskatchewan’s first General Aviation and Career Conference, May 6 and 7 at Moose Jaw Municipal Airport (from Facebook)

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Agrimart: Canada’s Farm Show to Kick Off June 21st

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EXPRESS The 44th Canada’s Farm show will take place from June 21st to 23rd at Evraz Place in Regina. Formerly known as the Farm Progress Show, Canada’s Farm Show offers one of Canada’s largest ag trade shows and some impressive speaker lineups. After a two-year hiatus, organizers and producers are thrilled to return to a live event format. Producers will have the opportunity to network, learn, and see some of the latest products and services in the agricultural sector. This year’s Canada’s Farm Show Launchpad is hosted by Cherylin Jolly-Nagel of Mossbank, SK. As International Director of the Global Farmer Network, Cherilyn advocates for strong global trade relations and farmers’ use of technological advancements. She was also named one of Canada’s TOP 50 People of Influence in Agriculture in 2021. A particular focus of the show will be on AgTech and Farm Digitization, as well as transportation of agriculture and food products. There will also be talks on Canadian agriculture as a target of activist protest movements, future ag sector changes, and precision technology investments.

by Eugenie Officer - Ag Journalist, Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Canadas Farm Show offers a chance for the whole family to check out some of the latest innovations. Photo from 2019 show by Eugenie Officer

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Fertilizer Canada’s president and CEO, Karen Proud, will be among the keynote speakers, discussing the latest issues, programs and trends related to fertilizer. On Wednesday, Farm Credit Canada will hold an Empowering Women’s conference during the show. The conference, which will be held in the AGT lounge, will include a keynote by Darci Lang and aims to help women improve the balance in their lives between career, family, and wellness. Participants will gain tools, inspiration, and motivation to become the architects for change they need to succeed, whether they are agriculture students, producers, ranchers, entrepreneurs, or corporate representatives. There will be four speakers, each with a unique perspective and lived experience. An exciting PBR Rodeo performance will conclude the show on Wednesday night in the Brandt Centre. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Children 12-17 are $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the event. Admission is free for kids under 12. Visit Canadasfarmshow.com for more information.

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Community fairs of past forged fairs of today

Editor’s Note: This column was first published on June 15, 2015 just before the annual Hometown Fair. It gave an historical look at fairs of the past and paid tribute to the individuals who devoted so much time and effort to organize and support community fairs. The column is reprised this week, in a welcome back to the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair and the Eyebrow Fair after a two-year absence during the pandemic. ••• The carnival trucks are on the road and livestock exhibitors are preparing their animals for another round of shows and competitions. Children are excited about the possibility of petting some animals and teenagers can’t wait to get on the roller coaster with their friends. Foodies will be looking for the best deep fried food, from pickles to cheese cakes, and there will be long lines to sample the first mini donuts of the season. It is fair time on the Prairies. While the style of the fair has changed over the years, the tradition has been maintained in various forms, offering competitions, entertainment and opportunities to meet friends and neighbours around the free stage, the food court or in the barns checking out the horses, cattle and other livestock areas. Back in 1924, a district family was preparing to enter the swine show at the Provincial Exhibition in Regina. Keith Delahey, in his many collections of memorabilia, proudly shows off the official catalogue from that exhibition. His grandfather, J.O.L. de la Hey of Tuxford was one of 20 exhibitors in the swine department of the Provincial Exhibition. Keith says his grandfather got the runt of the litter and despite that apparent setback, took his Yorkshire entry to the fair and came home with first place in his division. The swine department also had classes for Berkshires, Tamworths and Hampshires. That year Haggerty and Black and C. Harlton of Belle Plaine had cattle entered in the show. By far though the largest contingent of Moose Jaw area exhibitors went into the horse classes, including J. The of Moose Jaw, H. Black, J. Haggerty and Haggerty and Black of Belle Plaine, A. McLaren of Pense, W.H. Miller and J. Massey of Avonlea and A. Nolan of Rouleau.

A glance through the “free catalogue” showed that T. Eaton Company of Regina donated four gold watches as prizes while Beaver Lumber gave the princely sum of $15. While the majority of prize money came from breed associations, Great West Saddlery contributed a shield and five watch fobs and assorted individuals provided silver medals, cups and shields. Throughout the A circuit of fairs, it was noted that more than $400,000 was offered that year in prizes and purses. Those fairs included Brandon, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Regina. Six years later Vancouver and New Westminster qualified for the A circuit. The B circuit in those years involved fairs in Weyburn, Estevan, Portage la Prairie, Dauphin, Yorkton, Melfort, Red Deer, Camrose, Lethbridge, Lloydminster, North Battleford and Prince Albert. Moose Jaw was considered a B fair but at that time was not a member of the Western Canada Fairs Association that governed the B fair circuits and shows. On the secondary B fair circuit was Carman, Assiniboia, Kindersley, Rosetown, Kerrobert, Vegreville, Vermilion, Wainwright and Stettler. All departments of the 1924 Provincial Exhibition were supervised by “gentlemen” board members and volunteers: executive and finance, advertising, agriculture, attractions, auto tourists and Boy Scouts, concessions, dairy, education, farm boys’ camp (no girls’ camp), fine arts, grandstand, implements, industrial and automobile, grounds and buildings, livestock, gates, poultry, races, reception, school exhibits and sports. There was also a midway division and in 1930 much attention was given to the Morris and Castle Show, a new midway making its first appearance in Western Canada, coming from the United States in more than 25 railway cars. The midway, with 21 shows and 17 rides, would arrive in the early morning the day before the fair, and by noon the next day would be set up and ready to greet the eager visitors. The shows listed by the company included a wild west show with cowboys and cowgirls, an athletic show with the middle weight champion meeting all comers, Dixie minstrels, Vaudeville show, the body of John Wilkes Booth, (assassin of Abraham Lincoln), a water circus, trick riders on the wall of death and a dog and pony show, plus other shows of an

entertaining and educational component (known back then as freak shows.) American fair organizers had this to say about Morris and Castle: “The Legion (fair sponsor) does not need to apologize for the Morris and Castle aggregation as might be the case with a great many kindred attractions which infest the country. We have given the show a personal once over and find them clean, attractive and

honestly conducted. There is no girl show, no obscene or objectionable scenes or lines, with no hint of the indelicate.” And so as patrons prepare to attend fairs and exhibitions, possibly they should stop a moment to consider the people of all those years ago who set the foundation for fairs of today. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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Festival of Words schedule finalized: Buy your passes and tickets now By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

One of the Notorious City’s biggest summer events is approaching — the Saskatchewan Festival of Words will be held in Moose Jaw from July 14 to 17 and will bring fans together with authors from Saskatchewan and across Canada. Festival organizers recently announced some changes. See the full schedule on FestivalofWords.com. Warsha Mushtaq, Saskatchewan’s third Youth Poet Laureate, is unable to attend the Festival in person. She will be delivering her workshop virtually and will attend her Saturday panel on climate change online as well. Amanda Farnel, the Festival’s operations coordinator, said they’ve recently confirmed two additional authors for the lineup. “Amanda Leduc is going to be doing all of our moderating and having some reading sessions of her own. And the other is Suyi Davies Okungbowa,” Farnel said. “And both of them are fantasy authors. We’re really excited to be able to bring in some more fantasy writers.” Farnel explained how the tickets and passes for the Festival will work. There are

four different options: The Online Pass is by donation — pay whatever you can The Full Pass is $200 The Student Pass is $55 The Flex Pass is $100 ($125 value) “The online pass will get you into all of our online events,” Farnel said. “We are streaming all of the events at the Mae Wilson Theatre and all of the readings at the Art Museum. They’re going to be professionally filmed and streamed, so it’s not just going to be like a shaky camera.” For those able and eager to attend in person, the Full and Student passes are the best option. They do not include every workshop, or the popular Trivia Night at Bobby’s Place, but every other event is in there. “We really like to push the Student Pass because it’s such a deep discount,” Farnel said. “The Student Pass will get you everything that the Full Pass does.” The Student Pass is quite flexible — any student from elementary to university qualifies. Lastly, the Flex Pass gives holders a $125 value, with each punch being worth

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“So, if you wanted to go to a reading session, which is $10, that would be two punches,” Farnel said. “The good thing about the Flex Pass is that it can be shared

amongst multiple people. If you think there’s going to be a few of you who are going to a small number of sessions, it’s a great deal.” The Festival is a must-attend for story-telling fans — which should include almost everyone — who are curious about the process of producing poetry, novels, short films, and much more. There are also concerts and a popular Trivia Night at Bobby’s Place. The Trivia Night winner will receive a full pass to next year’s Festival, along with a coveted, personalized trophy. Authors will answer questions and participate in discussions about, for example, the creative process, navigating the publishing world, blending visual art with written art, reading poetry aloud, how fans influence the work of authors, and creating compelling characters. All passes, along with full details of events from Thursday to Sunday, are available from the 2022 Festival of Words schedule page: festivalofwords.com/ schedule. Please note that most workshops require pre-registration, as space is limited.

Eyebrow Fair returns after two year hiatus It has been two years since the Eyebrow Fair filled the sports grounds at Eyebrow but it is back, with a full day’s worth of activities, in celebration of the 26th community fair. The fair will take place Saturday, July 9 and has a program lined up to cater to the tastes and interests of all ages. “We’re Back” is the appropriate message on the cover of the fair prize and informational booklet. To get the day started the Eyebrow and District Fire Protection Society will hold a pancake breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. to give everyone energy for all the activities that range from horse shows, household arts competitions, silent auction, penny parade, refreshment gardens, beach volleyball tournament, slo pitch tournament, a show and shine, supper and a dance with Brandon &

For Moose Jaw Express Company. don’t yet own a horse but wish they did, orThe Beach volleyball is new this year ganizers are offering a stick horse class at and while there is no noticeable body of 1 p.m. during a break in the regular show. water nearby, there will be sand, and likely Prior to that there will be children’s chuckmany interested spectators. The tournament wagon races at 12:30 p.m. begins at 9 a.m. Other events for children will include Also new this year is a Show and Shine bouncy castles and a candy in the straw car show. Show cars will participate in the hunt organized by Cordell Hartell. noon hour parade before taking their places A slo pitch tournament begins at 10 on the south side of the camp grounds for a.m. and the refreshment gardens will be the show at 12:30 p.m. Anyone interested in available from 12:30 p.m. to midnight. the show is invited to call Logan Doerksen Seventy-five classes are offered in this at 306-759-7814. year’s household arts and photography diThe horse show begins at 9 a.m. and vision. Deadline for delivery of entries is with more than 46 classes it is expected to 8:30 a.m. the day of the fair, with judging continue through to the evening, depending starting at 9 a.m. The display building will on the number of entries. Ten high point open to the public at 1 p.m. In addition to awards are also presented. viewing the best pies, cakes, sewing, knitFor children six years and under, who ting, crocheting, painting and photographs,

spectators may bid in silent auction format for the food items. Proceeds will support the 2023 fair. A penny parade will also be on display in the exhibit building from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. No one should go home hungry from the fair: the concession, run by volunteers from the Tugaske library, will open at 10:30 a.m. and the ever popular homemade pies will go on sale at 11 a.m., thanks to members of the Eyebrow Seniors’ Centre. Library volunteers will also serve supper at 5 p.m. Dancing will take place from 8 p.m. to midnight and a fireworks display is planned for dusk. Prize books with class listings and other information are available by calling 306631-8317 or 306-690-2852.

Bent Wrench Car Club show makes return to Wakamow Valley Annual Father’s Day tradition draw close to 100 vehicles and thousands of spectators despite on-ad-off showers on Sunday Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

One of Moose Jaw’s most popular annual traditions made its return to Wakamow Valley on Sunday afternoon as over 100 vehicles of all makes and vintages took part in the “Those Guys” Car Club Bent Wrench Show and Shine. The weather might have been a touch disagreeable with rain on and off throughout the day -- leading to many an owner breaking out the chamois to keep their paint

This 1961 Pontiac Parisienne harkened back to the days of A&W drive-ins, roller skates and yes, being served your meal at your car.

This 1928 Ford Model A featured original parts and is still in running condition.

and chrome as pristine as possible -- but that didn’t stop thousands of folks from making the trip into the valley for the show. They were treated to a sampling of pretty much everything under the sun, including a near-original 1929 Ford Model A, 1950s tail-fin classics from Chevrolet and Chrysler, a 1964 Austin Mini Countryman, just to name a few of the vintage looks on site. Then you had the modern and modified

Close to 100 vehicles of all vintages took part in the 2022 “Those Guys” Bent Wrench Car Show in Wakamow Valley.

Thanks to a certain Burt Reynolds movie, the Pontiac Trans Am Firebird -- this one from 1975 -- became a wildly popular muscle car.

beasts, like a 760-horsepower 1967 Pontaic Beaumont, 600-horsepower 2018 Mustang GT 500 and perhaps the sleeper of the event, an engine-swapped 1991 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon with more than 500 horses under the hood. The weekend began with the Bent

Some cars at the Bent Wrench show might qualify as sleepers. This 2020 Toyota Supra is not one of them.

Wrench Run on Saturday night, which saw many of the vehicles in Sunday’s car show cruising up and down Main Street, much to the delight of many onlookers who brought lawn chairs to take in the proceedings. The show and shine marked a return to Wakamow Valley, too, after taking the last two years off due to the pandemic. Here’s a selection of some of the sights from the afternoon!

A 1964 Austin Mini Countryman represented the Saskatchewan British Car Club.

You’ll find this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 at every Moose Jaw car show -- but you might not know the Grabber Green beast is project car that has seen This 1965 Dodge Coronet was one of the owner do all the work, including many vintage vehicles with a little more horsepower under the hood than original. paint, in his own garage.

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No Ruff Parts In Agility Event Story and Photos by Robert Thomas

There were big dogs, little dogs and a lot of dogs in-between but what was common was teamwork as the Moose Jaw Dog Club (formerly the Band City Dog Club) held their agility trials over the weekend in Moose Jaw. The event brought out about 50 competitors and 75 dogs of various skill levels from Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The judges came from Alberta. “It went really, really well…everything is ran pretty much by volunteers so everybody pitches in and does their little

Running As A Team - Diane Trefiak and her dog Birdy run through the snooker course on Saturday afternoon - MJ Independent photo bit so it has been running good,” Tracey Cook trial secretary and president of the Moose Jaw Dog Club said about the three day event. The event was an Agilities Association of Canada (AAC) accredited event. The AAC is one of the bodies who regulate how the agility events will be run through setting standards. On Friday evening the three day event featured two steeplechase runs. While on Saturday and Sunday there were four different runs - gamble, stan-

dard, jumper and snooker run - on three different levels. The levels are starters, advanced to masters with each dog and human having to qualify in so many runs to participate. There were close to 200 individual runs both Saturday and Sunday. “We have put through 200 runs per day so we have done pretty well,” Cook said. The Club has both members and students and at the present time there is a waiting list of people wanting to bring their dog out to learn and participate. “Our members are the ones who do most of the work. Taking care of our equipment, field, constructions and stuff like that. And then we have students that just come out to take part in our classes,’ she said. Why Do People Join? People participate “to do something with their dogs,” Cook said, adding “it stimulates their mind and it is good physical activity for them and it is good physical activity for the owner. It builds a good relationship with your dog. It is a team sport. The dog and the handler have to work together. The handler tells the dog where they have to go and what they have to do. And the dog has

to execute that.” When Cook was asked if people joined in order to lose weight Cook said that was not happening. “No, no they are here to have fun with the dog. The priority is to have fun with the dogs,” she replied. “It is just about people coming out to have fun and spend some time with some great people and some great animals.” Popularity Asked how popular the dog sport of agility and obstacle courses Cook said it is popular not just locally but throughout the Prairies and beyond. “We have got lots of classes and they are all full with dogs doing it recreationally or competitively…this trial was pretty

time in a trial. So it is for you to be aware there are people who have been involved for years but there are also new people coming along and stuff.” How To Join Anyone interested in training their dog may contact the Moose Jaw Dog Club through their Facebook page or their website. She said with a waiting list to be entered that if the Moose Jaw Dog Club was not able to make room that Forever Fun may be able to assist. The monthly fee is $80 per dog. There is a rate reduction for a second entered into the program. “People go onto a waiting list as we only have so much room.” There is no required breed of dog required. “We will take anything. Mixed breeds or purebreeds.. It is good if they are healthy and not over-weight. They are athletes basically. So you have to watch them the dogs don’t get too overweight and stay in good physical condition.”

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much full. We just had a few spare runs and that is all we could do for people.” The sport is growing with both regulars and new people getting involved. There is also a second and separate dog agility club in Moose Jaw - Forever Fun. “We have had lots of new people out this weekend taking their dog for the first

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Moose Jaw’s Wiebe, Peters celebrate WHL Championship with Edmonton Oil Kings

Oil Kings capped of league championship on Monday night with 2-0 win over Seattle, giving Edmonton four-games-to-two victory in Ed Chynoweth Cup series Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

When the Edmonton Oil Kings clinched their fifth Western Hockey League championship in team history on Monday night, a pair of Moose Jaw Minor hockey products were part of the celebrations. Third-year veteran forward Jaxsen Wiebe and rookie defenceman Ethan Peters helped the Oil Kings cap off a season to remember, with Edmonton taking a 2-0 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL Final at Roger’s Place in Edmonton. Wiebe, 19, joined the Oil Kings in an off-season trade with the Red Deer Rebels and went on to have a solid season, putting up 10 goals and 36 points in 51 games. Wiebe added another two goals in the post-season, scoring both in Edmonton’s 5-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal on May 7. All told, Wiebe would put up two goals and eight points in 13 post-season games during the Oil Kings’ run. He was injured in Game 1 against Seattle but was able to return for Game 6.

The Edmonton Oil Kings gather for the traditional team photo after winning the Western Hockey League championship on Monday night. Peters wasn’t as lucky in the WHL Fi- recording nine shots on goal. nal, as the 18-year-old suffered an injury Peters played 57 games in his first full in Game 1 and was unable to return to the season in Edmonton, scoring twice and ice. picking up seven points while finishing He saw plenty of action in the lead-up plus-30 on the campaign. to the series with Seattle, though, playing It was as impressive a playoff run as 14 games and being held without a point can be for the Oil Kings, as they swept while posting a plus-two plus/minus and the first two rounds of the playoffs four-

games-to-none over the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Red Deer Rebels before needing only five games to get past the powerhouse Winnipeg Ice in the Eastern Conference final. Winnipeg had defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors four-games-to-one in their semifinal series. Seattle won Game 1 of the WHL final 2-1 on June 3 before Edmonton took the next three games -- 5-4 on June 5 before things reverted to Seattle, where the Oil Kings won 4-0 on June 7 and 3-2 on June 8. The Thunderbirds won Game 5 3-2 in Edmonton on June 11 before the Oil Kings finished things off two nights later. Edmonton will now represent the WHL at the 2022 Memorial Cup, which began Monday in Saint John, N.B. There, they’ll face the QMJHL-champion Shawinigan Cataractes on June 21 and tournament host Saint John Sea Dogs on June 22 before closing out their round robin against the OHL champions on June 24. The Memorial Cup semifinal is set for June 27, championship final for June 29.

Four Warriors named to Hockey Canada camps for World Juniors, Hlinka Gretzky

Firkus, Mateychuk to skate in National Junior Team summer camp, Yager and Unger taking ice in Hlinka Gretzky U18 Selection Camp Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

If all goes according to plan, fans of the Moose Jaw Warriors will have no shortage of players to cheer for in international hockey events over the coming months. Four players from the Western Hockey League squad were named to the Hlinka Gretzky Under-18 selection camp and National Junior Team summer camp on Thursday, taking the latest step in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence. Forward Brayden Yager and goaltender Jackson Unger will take the ice in Red Deer for the Hlinka Gretzky camp July 20-23, while Jagger Firkus and Denton Mateychuk will begin their quest to crack Canada’s roster for the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship July 23-27 in Calgary. “We are excited to bring together a group of 44 athletes with a solid foundation of junior and international experience for selection camp,” said Alan Miller, Hockey Canada’s director of player personnel. “As our players are preparing to compete in short-term competition, we know all 44 players will come to camp ready to compete for a spot on the team and the opportunity to wear the Maple Leaf in international competition.” Yager, who was named the WHL Rookie of the Year earlier this month, is

Four Moose Jaw Warriors will be taking the ice at their respective National Junior Team and Under-18 Hlinka Gretzky selection camps this summer. coming off a season where he scored 34 goals and 59 points in 63 games. Unger had an 8-7-0-0 record through the 2022-23 campaign, posting a 3.60 goals against average and .891 save percentage in 18 games. The event marks the second Hockey Canada assignment for the duo, after both suited up in the Capital City Challenge this past November. The 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup will be held in Red Deer from July 31 to Aug. 6.

It’ll come as no surprise to hear Firkus and Mateychuk named to the National Junior Team selection camp, especially given the fact both are expected to be firstround NHL Draft picks in a couple weeks’ time. The duo are among 44 players that will take part in the summer camp, the first step to cracking Canada’s roster for the World Juniors beginning in December. “This is an exciting first step as we begin preparations for the upcoming sea-

son and the opportunity to compete at the 2023 World Juniors on home ice in Halifax and Moncton this December,” Millar added. “We are excited about this group of players, and we look forward to returning to the ice for a highly-competitive camp to kick off a new season.” Mateychuk, -- ranked 14th overall by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters for the upcoming draft -- scored 13 goals and 64 points in 65 games last season. The Dominion City, Man. product has been on Hockey Canada’s radar for quite some time, having played for Canada at the Youth Olympic Games in 2020 before winning gold with Canada at the World U18 Hockey Championship in 2021. Firkus enjoyed a breakout season with the Warriors in 2021-22, putting up 36 goals and 80 points in 66 games before tacking on another six goals and 12 points in the playoffs. The Irma, Alta. product is ranked 12th by NHL Central Scouting for the coming Draft and, surprisingly, a World Junior selection will mark his first time wearing the Maple Leaf. The 2023 World Junior Championship will be held in Halifax and Moncton from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.

Warriors to open 2022-23 WHL pre-season second week of September

Moose Jaw to play four exhibition games, WHL regular season begins Sept. 23 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

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It’s the season the Moose Jaw Warriors have been building toward for quite some time -- and now fans know when they’ll have a chance to get their first look at the 2022-23 Western Hockey League squad. The Warriors will open their WHL pre-season campaign on Friday, Sept. 9 when they host the Swift Current Broncos, with game time 7 p.m. at Mosaic Place. The game is one of four exhibition contests Moose Jaw will play during the pre-season.

They’ll make the return trip to face Swift Current on Saturday, Sept. 10 before hosting the Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday, Sept. 16 and travelling to Brandon on Saturday, Sept. 17. WHL teams will play a total of 47 games beginning Sept. 6 and running through Sept. 18. The WHL regular season is slated to begin on Friday, Sept. 23, with teams announcing their home openers in the coming days.

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Kropf returning to Caronport as general manager, head coach with Prairie Hockey Academy Former Briercrest College Clippers coach spent last decade building hockey powerhouse at Trinity Western in B.C. Randy Palmer Moose Jaw Express

When it comes to taking over as a head coach at Prairie Hockey Academy, few will be as familiar with Caronport and everything surrounding the athletics and education system that makes up such a big part of the community as their newest hire. Quite simply, Barret Kropf has been there and done that. Kropf was announced as the Canadian Sport School Hockey League organization’s general manager as well as their Under-15 Prep head coach in a press release Friday afternoon, marking a full-circle return for the newest PHA bench boss. “I am extremely excited to add Barret Kropf to our team at the Academy,” said PHA president Justin Simpkins. “He is a strong leader who possesses excellent communication skills and aligns with our vision and purpose at PHA. His life’s work will show you that he is very driven to develop young athletes on and off the ice, putting a high emphasis on their character and their identity in life. I believe that adding Barret to our team, not only as a coach, but as our general manager, is a big step forward for all of us at PHA.” Long before the PHA came into existence, Kropf coached the Cougars’ 18U AA squad to a South Sask Hockey League championship and prior to the 2003 season signed on as the head coach of the Briercrest College Clippers men’s hockey team. Kropf worked with the Clippers for three seasons and was named the ACAC

Barret Kropf is returning to Caronport as a hockey head coach, this time with the Prairie Hockey Academy U15 Prep team. coach of the year in 2005-06 after guiding Briercrest to a 6-16-2 record that saw them just miss the playoffs. After a series of hockey stops that included a bronze medal with Czechia at the 2006 Women’s World Junior Championships, Kropf landed at Trinity Western University for the 2012-13 season and embarked on an enviable run of winning. Kropf guided TWU to the B.C. Intercollegiate Hockey League championship series five times over the next decade, winning in 2018 and 2019. He leaves

TWU with a record of 129-53-0-11 and as a three-time coach of the year. “Bridget and I are thrilled to be coming back to the Beautiful Province, and eager to serve alongside the staff and athletes at Prairie Hockey Academy,” Kropf said in the press release. “Our family is humbled and blessed to have been able to travel around the world and gain some incredible hockey experiences; bringing those experiences and wisdom back to PHA is an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. “The last decade in Vancouver was an

honor and privilege; helping build young men at Trinity Western University where we guided them in their journey after junior hockey. We will deeply miss the players and staff there, but also know they are well on their way to accomplishing great things.” Kropf also served as the chaplain for the Saskatchewan Roughriders for seven years and has worked with the Athletes in Action organization for the past 18 years, bringing a level of compassion to the PHA that’s as valuable as his hockey knowledge. “Even more important to me [than coaching records] are the relationships he has built and the success he has had by doing everything with excellence,” Simpkins said. “Whether you speak to one of his old hockey players or an old Roughrider, they will tell you of the man that Barret is and the relationships that he built with them.” Barret and wife Bridget currently live in Langley, B.C. and will be relocating back to Caronport over the summer. “The leadership and staff in Caronport have built something special on the prairies; a ‘field of dreams’ situation that provides all the tools a player needs to move to the next level,” Kropf said. “Our family is passionate about developing leaders on and off the ice, and we can’t wait to get our boots on the ground to serve alongside the staff and athletes, pushing towards the edge of excellence in every area!”

‘Most dangerous sport in the world’ comes to Regina on June 22 By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

For the first time in the history of the tour, the Pro Bull Riders (PBR) Canada’s elite Cup Series will come to the Brandt Centre on June 22 for the PBR Regina Classic. The tour was originally scheduled for March, 2020, but was cancelled almost at the last minute by COVID emergency health orders. The PBR Regina Classic will be held in tandem with Canada’s Farm Show (CFS), which takes place June 21 to 23. The CFS is one of Canada’s largest dryland farming shows, and will host exhibitors, producers, and international buyers displaying, marketing, and educating on the latest farming technologies. “I believe the exhibitors and the people visiting for the day are looking for some entertainment in the evenings,” said Jason Davidson, PBR Canada general manager. “I like to call it a combination of rock concert, monster trucks, and freestyle motocross. And then you add the livestock and the riders into the equation. You know, there’s no referees out there to blow the whistle. I wouldn’t even say it’s arguable anymore — it’s the most dangerous sport in the world. You’re matching up man versus beast in every sense of the phrase.” Bull riders will hail from Canada, the US, Australia, and Brazil for the event. The bulls, which are referred to by PBR

MJ Mag- PRB bull.jpg: The PBR Canada Tour will be in Moose Jaw for a fourth straight year on June 8. (Randy Palmer photograph) as “animal athletes,” are all from Canada. Eight seconds is the time to reach once the gate is opened, which should give novices to the sport an idea of what it’s like for a human being to try to keep their seat on the back of a 2,000-pound collection of muscle and aggression. Eight seconds is a successful ride. Once they’re thrown, professional bullfighters take the spotlight as they at-

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tempt to distract the bull from the unseated rider. The bull is not harmed at any point. The bucking bulls that compete against the riders have rankings of their own. They come from long, carefully-cultivated bloodlines and can look forward to long retirements after a career of throwing humans on the ground in exotic, international locations. Happy Camper, two-time PBR Canada Bull of the Year, from Two Bit Bucking Bulls, will be in Regina. He has an average buckoff time of 3.08 seconds. “This tour has travelled through every major building in Canada,” Davidson said. “Including (Coca-Cola Coliseum) in Toronto, Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Bell Centre in Montreal. This is our first time to Regina, which we’re really look-

ing forward to.” Davidson said that Brandt Centre is going to look a lot different than usual. “The Plexiglas comes out from all around the arena, we remove the boards at the west end of the arena, and then we bring in the dump trucks.” The steel setup in Brandt Centre will be the length of six football fields, with 750 tons of dirt trucked in for the floor. The Regina Classic will bring together 25 of the world’s best bull riders with 42 tough, massive bulls. Riders will compete for PBR Canada Championship points and a $50,000 winner’s bonus. Find tickets on the PBR Canada website at pbrcanada.com/series/cup-series/ schedule/2022/regina-sk/.

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Flying Fins Arnott, Chartrand named to Team Sask for Canada Summer Games

Arnott to swim women’s 50m fly, Chartrand 50m breast at national-level event in August Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

When Moose Jaw Kinsmen Flying Fins competitors Makaya Arnott and Damian Chartand left the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg after the 2022 Man/Sask Winter Provincial Championships this past March, little did they know what awaited them a few months down the road. Arnott, 14, had won the B final in the 50-metre freestyle in a time of 29.58 seconds at the high-level inter-provincial competition, while Chartrand, 16, landed a 12th place finish in the 50-metre breaststroke in a time of 33.01 seconds. Solid results, to be sure, but more importantly, the kind of results that attracted some attention from the Swim Sask coaches in charge of selecting the team for the 2022 Canada Games this August. Last week, it was all made official. When the swimmers for Team Saskatchewan were announced, the Flying Fins duo were on the roster and as a result will be competing in the pool when the Games kick off on Aug. 6 in Niagara. For both swimmers, the news came as a huge surprise -- with Chartrand simply checking his e-mail only to find out he’d be wearing green and white in a few months’ time. “I was pretty much in shock that I’d made it, I never thought that I would be on the team or have a chance to be at something like this, it’s pretty cool,” he said during a short break from training on Wednesday afternoon. Arnott was out for supper with members of the Fins team when coach Gord

Damian Chartrand will swim the 50-metre breaststroke for Team Saskatchewan at the Canada Summer Games. Shields let her know of her selection. “I couldn’t really believe it when he told me,” she said. “It’s amazing to have a chance to compete at something like this.” Folks who have been following the Fins results over the past season will be far less surprised, given the regular top finishes the duo have put together throughout the campaign. Thing is, all that hard work and success will pale in comparison to what awaits in the next month and a half as Games training takes centre stage. “After [Summer Man / Sasks July 7-10 in Saskatoon] we’ll be ramping it right up and training hard right until August 2,” Chartrand said of the build in intensity. “Then we’re in Saskatoon for four

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Makaya Arnott will swim the 50-metre freestyle for Team Saskatchewan at the Canada Summer Games. days and training there, then we fly out right to the Canada Games. So we’re training right up until the day of the Games and it’s going to be a lot of hard work.” That’s all part of the business in Arnott’s eyes, especially given the level of competition they’ll face at the event -the meet will mark the first national-level competition for both swimmers and will feature some of the best up-and-coming talents Canada has to offer. “It’s going to be a lot of high-intensity training and mentally preparing for it all,” Arnott said. “Then you have to stay dedicated and mentally positive, make sure you’re getting your full training in and working hard… It definitely makes you want to work hard and put in all your effort so you can compete well.” Shields himself has been to multiple Canada Games in the past, and couldn’t stress enough how incredible the experience of being part of an event of that scope will be. “Being part of Team Saskatchewan and against that kind of competition is going to move them to the next level,” he said matter-of-factly. “Hopefully they can get into the finals, and if they can, it’ll be

an amazing experience to be able to be in the pool at that level. Then they’ll come back with more experience, and more dedicated and committed, so it’s going to be great for them to be a part of it all.” Of course, the Canada Summer Games aren’t just about swimming. With thousands of athletes from across Canada taking part in the event across 20 sports, the competition has accurately been described as a mini-Olympics. “It’s going to be really cool,” Chartrand said. “We’re obviously there for swimming but it’ll be great to see all the elite athletes there and maybe check out a few events if we can.” Arnott feels much the same way. “It’s exciting,” she said. “I’m excited to go and meet everyone, meet all the athletes and just to be able to have that experience is going to be so much fun.” As Shields points out, whatever happens in the pool will just be a sideline to everything else they’ll be a part of during their time in Niagara. “The memories that’ll live with them will be what happened outside the pool,” he said.”It’s all part of the growing experience and being part of the Games… I’ve been to three of them and I don’t remember anything about the times, the results that happened in the pool, but I have great memories of all the stuff that happened away from all that. So it’s wonderful that they’re going to get a chance to experience this.” Swimming runs during the first week of the Games at the Brock University Aquatics Centre, with Chartrand taking the pool on Monday, Aug. 8 and Arnott on Thursday, Aug. 11. Chartrand, Arnott and the Flying Fins are in action this weekend during the Mike Mintenko Summerfest at the Phyllis Dewar Pool. For more on the Canada Summer Games, be sure to visit their website at www.niagara2022games.ca.

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Mustangs close out 12U season with win over first-place Crossfire Moose Jaw takes 3-0 lead out of first period, go on to 5-4 win at Kinsmen Arena Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Heading into their final game of the South Saskatchewan Lacrosse League regular season, the Moose Jaw 12U Mustangs could have been a bit nervous about what they were to face. The Regina Crossfire not only had a 9-0-2 record heading into the contest at Kinsmen Arena, but they’d also scored 40 goals more than any other team over those 11 games, making for a daunting task for any opponent. But the Mustangs just did what they always do -- play their game and let the chips fall where they may. It worked well during the season, as their 7-4 record would indicate, and lo and behold, it would work like a charm on Wednesday night. Moose Jaw roared out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and scored twice early in the third on their way to a 5-4 victory, handing Regina their first loss of the season. “It’s good for the confidence and it’s a good win for those kids,” said Mustangs coach Dustin MacAngus.”They worked hard to develop their skills this year and it’s good to see them tie it all together.” Dace Schaffer, Caiden Arnott and Cooper Fulton all scored in the opening

Action from the Moose Jaw Mustangs win over the Regina Crossfire in South Sask Lacrosse League action on Wednesday night. 20 minutes, a start that was important to the Mustangs’ overall success but not one

that came out of anything unique or special. On the contrary, it was just a matter

of playing the way they were capable of and being rewarded for it, said MacAngus. “It doesn’t really matter to us who we play,” he said. “We have a gameplan that we want to follow and that’s all we ask of these kids… we played the same way as always, we have a structure to our game and they’re buying in.” The Crossfire got two goals back in the second period, but a shorthanded marker from Fulton at 8:55 of the third and a power play marker from Schaffer with 7:59 to play restored the three-goal lead. Moose Jaw ran into penalty trouble late in the game, though, including going down two men with five minutes to play, and Regina would score to get back within two. Another goal with the goaltender pulled with 1:03 remaining made for an interesting final minute, but the Mustangs would hang on for the win. Moose Jaw finished their regular season with an 8-4 mark, good enough for fifth place in the 10-team league. Next up are the double-knockout league playoffs beginning the week of June 20, with the schedule to be determined. Be sure to follow www.southsasklacrosseleague.ca for more information including dates and times.

Miller Express stake claim as one of WCBL’s top teams after winning week

Moose Jaw defeats Medicine Hat 8-5 and defeat Edmonton 6-1, fall to Prospects 7-5 before taking weekend sweep over Okotoks with 10-7 and 8-3 wins Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

If there were any questions about whether the Moose Jaw Miller Express are one of the top teams in the Western Canadian Baseball League this season, the team proved themselves this past week. Moose Jaw strung together 4-1 record, opening with an 8-5 win over the Medicine Hat Mavericks on in their lone home game of the week on Tuesday, May 14 before downing the Edmonton Prospects 6-1 on Thursday and dropping a 7-5 decision Friday. That set the stage for a showdown between the WCBL’s division leaders, with Moose Jaw taking both ends of a two game weekend set with the Okotoks Dawgs, winning 10-7 on Saturday and 8-3 on Sunday. Moose Jaw is now 11-6 on the season and tied for first in the East Division with the Swift Current 57’s. Moose Jaw 8, Medicine Hat 5 Moose Jaw built an 8-1 lead through five innings and would never look back on their way to their comfortable win. Luke Shekeryk had a stellar debut for the Express, hitting a lead-off triple in the fourth inning and following with a solo home run in the fifth. He’d finish the night 2-for-3 with two runs score. Dawson Tweet also had a solid night at the plate, hitting his first home run of the season and capping the night with a 2-for-3 effort that included a pair of RBI. Starting pitcher Kellen Voggesser was the beneficiary, tossing his third quality start in four outings by allowing a single run on three hits in six innings work. Andrew Barger struck out the side in the seventh, Livio Bundi and Nathan Varjassy pitched the next two innings before Jesse Scholtz finished things off. Moose Jaw 6, Edmonton 1 Miller Express starter Tim Carlson put together his third quality start in as many outings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out five in six innings of work. The Miller Express offence provid-

The Moose Jaw Miller Express won four of their five games in WCBL action this past week. ed Carlson with all the support he’d need against the Prospects in the very first inning. Greyson Barrett and Parker Dorrance hit back-to-back two-out singles before a pair of passed balls led to Hunter Barrett scoring the game’s first run. Austin Gurney walked one batter later, and a Cam Grant single would clear the bases to give Moose Jaw a 3-0 lead. Reece Helland made his first appearance on the mound and pitched two innings, striking out four. Scholtz took over from there and allowed a single hit in an inning of work. Edmonton 7, Moose Jaw 5 The Prospects scored a pair of runs in the sixth inning and tacked on another insurance marker in the seventh on their way to a 7-5 victory in Western Canadian Baseball League action. Triston Seitz got the start for the Miller Express and allowed four runs on five hits in three innings of work. Nick Hill took over on the mound for Moose Jaw in the fourth and tossed two scoreless innings before Edmonton put up their pair in the sixth. Cam O’Reilly got one out in the seventh, allowing a run on two hits and two walks, before J.J. Padilla closed out the frame and picked up the first out in the

eighth. Livio Bundi took over from there and struck out both batters he faced. Shekeryk hit a solo home run in the third inning, while Zach Campbell scored a pair of runs, Gurney was 2-for-3 with a double and Nate Mensik 2-for-5 with a two-bagger. Miller Express 10, Okotoks 7 Moose Jaw did almost all their damage in the middle innings, putting up a four-spot in the fourth and after the Dawgs answered back to tie the game 4-4, adding another five runs the next inning for a 9-4 edge. Barger allowed five runs on four hits over five innings before giving way to Scholtz, who allowed a pair of runs on three hits over the next two frames. Hel-

land finished things off, allowing a single baserunner on his way to picking up the save. Gurney led the way with a 3-for-3 showing that included three runs and three RBIs, while Barrett was 2-for-4 including a two-run home run in the fifth inning, his first with Moose Jaw. Cam Grant also had a solid day at the plate with a 2-for-4 showing that included a pair of doubles and three RBI. Miller Express 8, Okotoks 3 The Miller Express received a perfect look at what their pitching staff is capable of a little over 12 hours later. Voggesser tossed his fourth quality start in five outings, allowing three runs, two earned, in six innings of work while scattering seven hits and striking out four. Scholtz then held Okotoks to only three hits over the next two innings and Helland allowed a single hit in the ninth to secure the win. The Millers led 5-2 heading into the sixth, where Michael Speck would hit a two-run home run for his first round-tripper of the season. He’d finish the day 3-for-4 with two runs and four RBI. Campbell was 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI, Dorrance 1-for-5 with two RBI and Bryan Reyes 2-for-4 with a run scored. The Miller Express are back in action on Wednesday, June 22 when they travel to Medicine Hat. Next home action is Friday, June 24 against Swift Current.

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Canucks sweep 15U AAA doubleheader with Yorkton to remain undefeated

Moose Jaw improves to 12-0 on SPBL season with 10-5 and 8-7 wins over Cardinals at Blackwell Diamond The Moose Jaw 15U AAA Canucks just keep finding ways to win in the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League action. And it’s safe to say that with the way things have gone for the local squad this season, they’re just about as hot as the weather was during their doubleheader with the Yorkton Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. The Canucks overcame a 5-1 deficit and would go on to take a 10-5 victory in Game 1 before rallying late in an extra inning 8-7 win in Game 2 at Blackwell Diamond. Moose Jaw has had a few close calls as of late, but as the old saying goes, good

Cam Beisal lays down a bunt in sixth inning action of Game 2.

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Yorkton took a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the sixth, but the Canucks tied things up in the bottom of the frame. The Cardinals then took a 7-6 lead in the extra inning, but wouldn’t even manage to get an out before both tiebreaker runners scored to give Moose Jaw the win in the bottom of the frame. Seeing this crew perform as well as they have shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to local baseball fans -- after all, the core of the team is the same bunch that played in the Canadian Little League Championship back in 2019 “I think experience plays a big part with these guys, they’ve all played togethSpencer Craig turned in a stellar start er for a long time and it’s a really talentin game two of Saturday’s doublehead- ed and eager group of kids,” Morari said. er “They’re ready to put the work in and supteams find a way to win no matter what port each other on the field, then our hitthe score -- and as a result, the Canucks ting has been good, our pitching has been are still undefeated in SPBL action with a good and defence has been there as well.” Even with how well things have gone, perfect 12-0 record. “It’s good to see a challenge and it’s it would take the highest level of optimism good to see them get pushed and have to to expect a perfect record this deep into kind of come back on some teams here,” the SPBL season -- but that isn’t keeping said Canucks head coach Dan Morari. Morari from hoping for an even longer “The more tests like this we can face this winning streak down the road. “I had and continue to have high year is going to serve well for us.” The opening game of the day saw the hopes for this team, but if you told me we Canucks score six runs in the bottom of were going to be 12-0 at this point I’d have the third and never look back on their way probably done a double-take,” he said. “I don’t think anybody was expecting that, to the comfortable win. The rematch was far more dramatic. but at the same time, I’m not surprised

how they’ve done.” The key now will be to keep the roll going. Teams are now plenty aware of

Owen Varjassy puts the game-winning hit into play in the bottom of the eighth inning. what the Canucks bring to the table, and that means things will only get tougher as the season progresses. “These guys have the bullseye on their back now,” Morari said. “We have seen teams’ best pitchers and we’ll continue to do so, so the tough work is in front of us so we have to keep them focussed and hungry and ready game by game.” Next home action for the Canucks is Saturday, June 25 when they host the Parkland Expos for a doubleheader at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Blackwell Diamond.

Canucks rebound from no-hitter loss with three straight 18U AAA wins After Waller no-hitter spoiled in 1-0 loss to Regina White Sox, Moose Jaw defeats Athletics 5-2 before winning 4-3 and 7-6 over Saskatoon Giants in doubleheader. Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw 18U AAA Canucks ace Kaleb Waller had already put together an impressive season in Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League action heading into play on the night of Wednesday June 15. Now he has one of the most impressive accomplishments in baseball to his credit.

The Canucks apparently took that loss to heart, though, and they’ve been on a roll ever since, taking a 5-2 win over Regina on Thursday before winning 4-3 and 7-6 over the Sask5 Giants in a doubleheader on Sunday. Moose Jaw is now 5-12 on the season, having moved into ninth place in the 13team SPBL. Canucks 5, Athletics 2 The Canucks scored four runs in the first inning and rode a stellar outing on the mound from starter Nathan Varjassy to a 5-2 win over the Regina Athletics at Ross Wells Park. After Regina scored one in the top of the first, the Canucks put their plate discipline to work in the bottom half of the inning, taking advantage of four walks and a hit by pitch to send four runs across the plate while batting through their order. That would be more than enough offence for Varjassy, who would pitch six

Canucks pitcher Kaleb Waller tossed a no-hitter on June 15. Waller threw a no-hitter against the Regina White Sox in Regina on Wednesday, needing only 78 pitches to get through six innings, striking out seven and walking a pair along the way. Thing is, Regina’s Takeo Cookson was almost his equal on the night -- allowing three hits and striking out five over seven innings -- and that led to one of the rarest occurrences in the sport. A no-hitter that still results in a loss. Regina scored the lone run of the game in the second inning when Moose Jaw made three errors, and that would be enough for a 1-0 Athletics win.

Nathan Varjassy delivers during third inning action against the Athletics.

Canucks hitter Ty Reid puts a Regina offering into play during action Thursday night. innings and allow two runs on four hits while striking out seven and walking five. Kyle Duncan pitched a scoreless seventh to pick up the save. Kaedyn Banilevic had a solid night at the plate for the Canucks, going 2-for3 with a run scored, while Caleb Newkirk crossed the plate twice and Duncan was 2-for-3 with an RBI. Canucks 4, Giants 3 The Canucks scored a pair of runs in each of the second and third innings and would ride another solid pitching performance from Waller and Banilevic to the one-run run. Waller allowed three runs, one earned, over 5 ⅔ innings work to earn the win. Banilevic finished things off, allowing a single hit and striking out four the rest of the way. Waller helped out his own cause with a solo home run in the second and was 2-for-4 on the day. Varjassy was 1-for-3 with a double and run scored. Canucks 7, Giants 6 Moose Jaw found themselves trailing 5-4 heading into the seventh, but Newkirk tripled to bring home Banilevic with the

tying run and Ty Reid drew a bases-loaded walk to give the Canucks the lead. Sask5 managed to tie things up in the bottom of the frame, though, leading to an extra inning. There, with runners on first and second for the tiebreaker, the Canucks Cooper Gregor bunted Reid and Nathan Pisio into scoring position. Reid then scored on a passed ball two batters later to once again give Moose Jaw the lead. Reid then got the job done in the bottom of the inning, getting the ground out on the lead-off bunt, a short fly ball to right field and a strikeout to secure the victory. Newkirk finished the game 2-for-2 with a double to go along with his lategame three-bagger, two runs and two RBI. Banilevic got the start and allowed two runs on five hits in 4 ⅔ before Duncan allowed two runs on a hit and three walks to close out the fifth. Reid took over from there and tossed the final three innings, allowing a run on three hits. Moose Jaw is back in action on Wednesday, June 22 when they host the Regina Wolfpack. Game time is 7 p.m. at Ross Wells Park.

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Students Against Distracted Driving assembly at Vanier Collegiate By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/ MooseJawToday.com

The Vanier Students Against Distracted Driving (SADD) program threw an event this past week on Thursday, June 16th. The event featured the SGI Roll-Over Simulator, drunk goggles Mario Kart, trivia on the dangers of impaired driving, and many activities to educate the students on the implications of impaired driving. The SADD Program, a group of seventeen students and their Adult Advisor Sharol Murdock spread awareness of the potential risks of driving while impaired. They believe that if they can stop even one person from driving while impaired then they have accomplished their goal. This assembly was started by Vanier’s Student Achievement Support worker, Sharol Murdock, and the SADD Program. The reason for the assembly is to educate the teen drivers of Vanier and the broader community on the dangers of driving impaired right before the students leave for summer vacations. The SADD Program also partnered with the Traffic Community Outreach Team, which is a group of SGI Summer students that work together to spread awareness of the dangers of driving. One of the things that the Traffic Community Outreach Team does is instruct the students about the “Big Four” which are: · Driving impaired

SGI Roll-Over Simulator sends dummy flying out of the window, as Sharol Murdock runs the machine. · Driving distracted three dummies - two of the dummies had · Occupant restraint seatbelts on, while the one in the middle · Driving while speeding did not. With the rotation of the vehiThe most popular event at this assem- cle, the dummy with no seatbelt quickbly was the SGI Rollover Simulator. The ly flew out of the vehicle, cracking onto Roll-over simulator is the cab of a truck the ground. This teaches the students the that is rigged up to a machine that rotates potential risks associated with distracted it, simulating an accident where the vehi- driving in a way that is interesting and cle rolls. thought-provoking. In the truck, the SADD program had While the rollover simulator was be-

ing highlighted outside of the school, on the inside the students were taking part in various activities. The most popular one on the inside was the drunk goggles Mario Kart where rour students would sit down and place drunk goggles on and attempt to play Mario Kart. This was supervised by the SGI Summer students, who would also ask trivia questions related to driving while impaired. “For us, it’s really just important for us to get the word out there. To make sure the students are making smart decisions wherever they go and to have them interact with these kinds of things on a fun level. It is not sitting down and watching videos; it is not sitting down and listening to someone speak; it is really interacting with it in a fun way,” –said Avery Seman, the chairperson of the Vanier SADD Program. Additionally, there is a province-wide campaign called the Red Ribbon Campaign. Tie a red ribbon to your vehicle to spread awareness about distracted driving, functioning as a visual reminder to make responsible choices. If you wish to learn more about the dangers of driving impaired, visit the SADD Saskatchewan website at: http:// www.saddsask.ca/

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com Sukanen outdoor garage sale - Buy and sell your treasures at the Outdoor Garage Sale, Sunday, June 26 at Sukanen Ship Museum. Call 306-6937315. Moose Jaw Homegrown Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am 1pm on scenic Langdon Cres. There will be an excellent lineup of artisanal makers, bakers & growers. Rain or Shine. Make it, Bake it or grow it. Toastmasters Big Country Club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. The club will begin hybrid (combination of virtual & in-person) meetings in July. The themes of the June meetings (still on the zoom platform) will be June 22 Spring Flowers; June 29 Hug Holiday. Guests are always Welcome! For more information email secretary-3418@ toastmastersclubs.org or text 306 6908739 Assiniboia & District Historical Museum hosts traveling exhibit Cree: The People’s Language. The exhibit has bilingual (French and English) colourful panels with words in different Cree dialects from across Canada. A couple from Ontario traveling across Canada coming into Assiniboia on highway #13 heading west, stopped by and were one of the first visitors to see the Traveling Exhibit. They were appreciative of the chance to view this exhibit and listening to the audio clips of the Cree with words, stories and information available. They tried one of the sheets with the Cree Syllabic System in writing one of their first names. They were happy to try a paper game with Cree questions and answers that many different age groups would remember doing when they were younger. The Museum is open Sunday to Saturday with Monday to Tuesday hours are 9 am to Noon and 1 pm to 5 pm. Hours Wednesday to Friday are 9 am to 5 pm. Hours on Saturday and Sunday are currently 10 am to Noon and 1 pm to 5 pm. The exhibit is available until June 27 for viewing. Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information. Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ MJPL Adult Programming The Purely Canadian Book Club will discuss Rez Rules by Clarence Louie on Thursday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. The book is a memoir by Chief Clarence Louise of the Osoyoos Indian Band, detailing his nearly 40 years as the band’s leader and their journey from poverty to financial independence. Youth Programming The teen digital D&D club (ages 13 to 19) meets every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. on the library Discord channel: https:// discord.gg/HAs8rff. The teen eBook club meets on the Discord on Tuesday, June 28 at 4 p.m. This month’s selection is The Book of Secrets by Melissa McShane. Children’s Programming IN PERSON PROGRAMS Children’s Take ‘N’ Make Series (For

ages 4+) Take ‘N Make Kits are handson fun! Each kit is a craft complete with instructions and word-based activities for school-age children. Come to the Library’s Circulation Desk and pick up a craft kit to take and make at home. · June 22 to July 5, Take ‘N Make a cute Bumble Bee May Literacy Calendars are now available. Pick one up at the Children’s Circulation desk or visit the Palliser Library website to download a copy. Choose from two calendars based on your child’s age. The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) Summer Reading Club runs until August 31 and includes reading challenges for every age group. The Adult Summer Reading Club encourages participants to explore the library, the city, and Saskatchewan. A challenge pamphlet is available from the information desk. The Youth Summer Reading Club includes a challenge booklet, reading logs, and scratch-to-win tickets. Summer reading will be linked with the MJPL’s regular youth Dungeons & Dragons game on the library Discord channel. Scratch-to-win tickets can be earned by defeating D&D monsters and logging reading hours. The Children’s Summer Reading Club uses the Reader Zone app to track time spent reading or listening to books. The club package is available from the MJPL children’s desk and includes activities and clock bookmarks. Prizes will drawn at the end of the summer. Storytime in the Park!...will run every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for children two and up, beginning June 29 and ending August 31. Lastly, there are Take ‘N Make kits available from the library circulation desk while supplies last. Designed for ages three and up, the next Take ‘N Make is a cute bumble bee from June 22 to July 5. National Indigenous History Month June is National Indigenous History Month, with National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. The library is highlighting online resources with information about Indigenous history, Treaty 4, and Truth and Reconciliation: Residential Schools Land Memory Atlas — https://residentialschoolsatlas. org/ National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation — https://nctr.ca/ The Canadian Encyclopedia Indigenous Peoples Collection — https:// www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/ collection/aboriginal-peoples About Treaty 4 — https://treaty4gathering.ca/about/ Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada — https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/ The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-6925453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events. LOUNGE HOURS: Mon to Thurs 9:306:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 FRIDAY SUPPERS – Friday @ 5:15 pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday. Suppers provided by various Moose Jaw Businesses. Price range $10 - $15 depending on menu. Darts Fun League – (Held every Wednesday) Come drop into the Legion for a came of Darts. Registration

starts at 6:30pm, with the games starting at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome Bingo every Monday night at 6:00pm; you can join us for a few games, drinks, great food and the chance to win some cash prizes. Fun Darts every Wednesday in June starting at 7pm. Bring your darts and your A-Game. Enjoy some drink specials and try out our new menu. All Rider Games will be played this year at the branch. We invite everyone to join us in cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders while enjoying tons of draws, amazing drink specials and great food. Join our Riderville Club at no cost and reap in the benefits of free drinks and your name in for more draws. Karaoke will be held on June 24th @ 7pm. Bring your talent and join in on the fun. There will be some awesome drink specials, great food and great company!! Scavenger Hunt of the century will be held during the day of June 25th with 360 different tasks to choose from to complete!! Call the office at the Legion to book your team of 4. The cost is $100 per team. This will get you your entry into the scavenger hunt and supper. There will be tons of prizes and a ton of fun. Everyone is welcome, the more teams the more fun. Thank you to Moose Jaw Ford and Moose Jaw Cultural Centre for sponsoring this event!! Trivia Night on June 25th starting at 7pm. Please call the office to pre-register your team. Cost is $5 per person and you can have teams of up to 8 people. There will be draws, drink specials, good food and an awesome host! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!! Cribbage Tournament on June 28th at 1pm. Call the Legion office to pre-register your team. It costs $5 for play and we will be giving out cash prizes. Everyone is welcome to come join in on the fun!! Paint Night will be held on June 30th @ 6pm, painting the cutest little owl. Tickets are $30, Paint and the canvas is supplied. Come in and enjoy the drink specials and the awesome food. Anyone can be an artist. Moose Jaw Canada Day Party at the Royal Canadian Legion on July 1st,2022 from 5pm-2am at the 200 Block High St. Cost: 15$/Ticket until June 24th, After June 24th 20$/Ticket. Brandon & Company will be playing from 6pm-9pm, followed by Milkman sons from 9pm-1am. Additionally we will be stopping to observe the city’s firework display. Tickets can be purchased at the Royal Canadian Legion office and ore information can be found on the website. The Royal Canadian Legion website will reflect the upcoming events as the posters are made Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca) Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cinnamon Buns are Monday and Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day. Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as Monday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m. Pickle Ball – Monday & Thursday mornings @ 10 a.m. - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1 p.m. - Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7

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WWII, Kharkiv, Ukraine and NAZI War Criminal Kurt Meyer Kurt Meyer – War Crimes By Richard Dowson

After the War Kurt Meyer was charged with War Crimes. He was tried and found guilty and sentenced to death on December 28, 1945. The sentence was commuted to life in prison. He was sent to Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick to serve his sentence. The Regina Labour Council was upset that Meyer was pardoned and expressed their concern to the Canadian Government. The arrogant Meyer asked for special privileges. He did not want to be housed with ‘common criminals’. Meyer was the only War Criminal serving his sentence outside Germany. In 1950 he was returned to Germany to finish his life sentence. Kurt Meyer was released from the German Prison in September 1954 after serving only 9 years for his War

Crimes. He died December 23, 1961. It is suggested he was an arrogant SS officer to the end. After his release, on September 7, 1954, Meyer travelled to his hometown of Niederkruchten in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany where a parade was organized in his honour. He was greeted as a hero. Meyer was the Standartenführer, the comKurt Meyer (Archives Can- mander of the 25th Panada Photo) zer Grenadier Regiment of the 12th SS Division in Normandy. As leader, he was responsible for the actions of his men. In The End Kurt Meyer was an SS Man to the very end. Upon his release he joined and held important posts as a member of the Waffen SS Veterans Association. For employment he became a beer salesman selling beer to NATO Forces stationed in Germany. Kurt Meyer was born December 23, 1910 and died December 23, 1961, at age 51. Out of respect for the thousands killed by the Waffen SS, no insignia images are included. Douglas Sumner Orford - The Canadian Virtual War Memorial - Veterans Affairs Canada The Waffen-SS Tank commander Kurt Meyer. He Lance Corporal Douglas Sumner Orford served in France, where he murdered Canadian sol- Died on Active Service, June 7, 1944 diers, and Ukraine and Russia Service Number: F/26412, Age: 23 Force: Army, Unit: North News Clipping About the Murder of Lance Corporal Douglas Sumner Orford Nova Scotia Highlanders, R.C.I.C. on June 7, 1944 The following images are from the Canadian Virtual War Memorial. This site, Born: February 2, 1921, Leytonstone, Essex, United and Veterans Affairs Canada do an excellent job of remembering the fallen. If you or your family has scanned images of photos and documents, I encourage Kingdom Enlistment: October 27, you to visit the CVWM Site and upload them to the file of your family member. 1939, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Son of Arthur James Orford and Gwendoline Dorothy Orford (nee Sumner), of South Woodford, Essex, England Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Calvados, France, Grave Reference: II. A. 3. Editorial Notes The Cold War began in 1947. The Soviet Union became the new Enemy. This is probably, in part, why more former NZAIs were not prosecuted and why their wartime organizations were tolerated. Regina Aviation Historian Will Chabun told me that in the book, A Meeting of Generals by Tony Foster, there is a story of Kurt Meyer being flown by the RCAF to the Yukon where CVWM Newspaper clipping – Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me he was used to explain how

the Soviets would attack that area of Canada and Eastern Alaska. The Canadian military was relying on his experience on the Eastern Front against the Soviet Union. NAZI SS Brigadeführer Kurt Meyer, NAZI Member #316714 and SS Member #17,559, joined the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, the “LSSAH”, Hitler’s personal bodyguard in 1935. In my opinion Kurt Meyer was well versed in the Elitist SS Doctrine by the beginning of the War and certainly when he led a Panzer reconnaissance unit on the Eastern Front. And considering his active membership in the Waffen SS Veterans Association after the War, he never ‘changed his ways.’ There was controversy about whether Meyer should have been convicted. He was the Commander; people under his command committed War Crimes. He was a convicted War Criminal. The Canadian Military should have never asked for advise on anything.

CVWM – Photo of Douglas Sumner Orford – Douglas Sumner Orford, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in 1942 - posing with an unidentified child.

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Obituaries / Memorials In Memory

Sullivan, Patrick March 28, 1943 to June 25, 2018

Today, June 25th, marks the 4th worst anniversary one could care to remember. Pat left me 4 days before our 50th wedding anniversary. I never dreamed I would ever miss someone so much and feel so alone all the time. So much has happened to our world since he passed and I would love to tell him, my mom ,dad, brothers and in-laws what has gone down since they left us. They wouldn't believe it, as I still don't. I want them to know I am coping and take comfort this spring as I see Snowbirds fly their routines now over the cemetery as always. I know they are watching from Heaven. My family and friends keep me going and I just want to remember the good times, forget the bad times and know in my heart we will all reunite one day again. "ONLY IN THE AGONY OF PARTING DO WE LOOK INTO THE DEPTHS OF LOVE" Marilyn, Robyn, Ryan and family

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SMITH, CLARA Clara Anna Smith passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9th, 2022 in the presence of family. She was predeceased by her dad, George Edward Smith; mom, Dorothy Zelda Smith; younger brother, George Edward Smith; as well as her aunts and uncles. Clara is survived by her brother, Bill (May)Smith; her children and grandchildren: Donna, Tanner, and Shaleen Rigden; Fred (Terry), Blake, and Jordan Tremblay; Bill (Maureen), Kevin, Michael, and David Tremblay; John (Becky), Tennille, and Ramsay Tremblay; Lee (Val), Mason, Ashlyn, and Brielle Cottreau; her great-grandchildren: Rhylan, Reed, Rhielle, Lincoln, Luke, Riley, Bentley, Cora, Vada, Bryce, Brock, Nash, and James; and by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Clara was born at home in the Parkbeg, SK area on July 9th, 1936. She grew up on a farm in the area where she learned the value of hard work. Clara worked hard all her life and valued that trait in others. She moved many times and has lived in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia throughout her lifetime. Her favourite places to live were on the farm where she was raised and on the Black Cat Guest Ranch where she worked as a cook for a number of years. Clara liked cats and dogs, but horses were her favourite animal. She rode when she was younger and would talk fondly of the horses they had on the farm when they were growing up. She liked to garden and was proud of how much produce she could grow in her raised beds at the Yara Community Gardens. She willingly shared her vegetables with family and friends, and donated generously to the farmer’s markets that the garden held, along with canning and home baked goods. Clara was never bored and always had something to do. She liked to read, do word searches, listen to country music, and watch the Toronto Blue Jays. Clara liked to cook and her “grandma buns” were the best and will be missed by the entire family. She also liked to sew and made all her own clothes, including her square-dancing outfits during the time she square danced. She enjoyed quilting and made many, many quilts including two she finished just prior to her becoming ill. She most liked making baby quilts that she gifted to all her new greatgrandchildren and made full sized quilts for her older family members over the years. Clara had the gift of staying connected with people that she met throughout her lifetime and always did her Christmas phone calls to people across Canada. She valued her family and said all her children were her favourite. She talked fondly of her Mom and Dad, loved her brothers, and greatly missed George when he passed away. She admired her older brother, Bill and thought of May, his wife, as her sister. We will miss you Mom. As you always ended every conversation – Bye for now. We wish to express our thanks to Dr. Ava McDonald for her care and compassion of mom, as well as the staff at Pioneer Lodge where mom spent the last two weeks of her life. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Pastor Marvin Seaborg will officiate and interment will take place in Sunset Cemetery. Those unable to attend are able to view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome. com/webcast/. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s name to the Yara Community Gardens would be gratefully accepted. Mom asked that the money donated be contributed to operating costs because in her words “water is expensive” and it costs money to maintain the gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth - Intern Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Briercrest Heritage event recalls “the good old days” for visitors By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

The old green grain tank greets visitors coming to the Briercrest and District Museum. The wagon brought back memories of “the good old days’’ for local farmer Don Grosenick. “The original owner was Fred Batterley, they lived near us,” he said. “I remember shovelling a lot of grain from that wagon. There were no augers” to lift grain from the six-foot high box. A number of businesses made wagons. Dominion Wagons of Chatham, Ontario was one of the most popular and was acquired by International Harvester Co. The Heritage Day was well attended after two years with no event because of the pandemic. Ball teams played in a slo pitch tournament. Show and shine vehicles including big rigs and vintage motorcycles lined the grounds. One visitor said the show and shine turnout satisfied organizers. “We have 53. That’s what Avonlea had,” he continued the inter-town rivalry. Dan and Brenda Hagley brought out their black 1926 Baby Grand Chevrolet touring car. The car has been in the family forever and was restored by the couple in memory of his parents. The pie and ice cream shop did a brisk business, still using the wire chairs and tables from the E.L. Anderson ice cream shop once in the town. Some of the musical entertainment was provided by Gene Ward and Sid Huntley, the remaining members of Dusty Old Farmers. Local rancher and cowboy poet Fred Cockburn offered common sense advice and cowboy experiences in rhyme including one about grampa’s advice to him as a boy later realizing “he hit the nail on the head.” Gwen Beitel demonstrated how to make butter from milk in the museum which converted the closed eight room school with themed rooms. Outside, visitors were discussing the show and shine. “When I started driving gas was 21 cents a gallon,” commented one, noting today’s gas price is over $9 a gallon. The day concluded with a beef dinner, brownie bar and dance in the gym. The museum is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holiday Mondays until Sept. 5.

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Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

Kibosh

In Sketches by Boz, Charles Dickens (1812-1879) wrote the following, “‘What do you mean by hussies?’ interrupted a champion of the other party, who has evinced a strong inclination to get up a branch fight on her own account. ‘Hooroar,’ ejaculates a pot-boy, ‘put the kyebosk on her, Mary!” The word kibosh (kyebosk in Dickens) means prevent from continuing. A kibosh is something that serves as a check or stop on things. A mother might exclaim, “I’m putting the kibosh on this game to gain a little control in this house.” The Dickens quotation is not the earliest use of the word that has been found. Kibosh was used in several London journals in late 1834. It stemmed from a case in a

London court that concerned two chimney sweeps. They were convicted of having touted for business by crying their services in the streets and so were fined a shilling each, plus costs. During the trial one of the sweeps made an insinuation that the recent change of government, from the Whigs to the Conservatives, who were being temporarily led by the Duke of Wellington, was the result of the law that convicted them. “It vos the Vigs vot passed this Bill, and what the Duke of Vellington put the kibosh on ’em for, and sarve ’em right. It warnt nothing else than this here hact vot floored ’em.,” he said. The papers promoted the story that the real cause of the “kiboshing” of the ex-Chancellor and his crew was the adopting of the Whig Act. The chimneysweep blamed his conviction on the Whig Act which banned “hawking on the streets.” He maintained that the Duke and the Conservatives defeated the Whigs for passing the law. The London newspaper The Observer printed the following on 30 November 1834, “Now the Duke of Vellington as put the “Kibosh” on ‘em, vich they never would have got if they hadn’t passed it.” Though the word kibosh was used by Dickens and the London papers, its origins are obscure. Charles P.G. Scott (1909) put forward the proposition that kibosh is in a league with words like caboodle and canoodle, which add a ‘kə’ sound to a root for emphasis. Although, with kibosh the stress is on the first syllable, which is not the case with these other words. The Turkish origin of bosh in Scott’s explanation is a reference to the 1834 James Morier novel, Ayesha, the Maid of Kars. The Turkish word bosh, meaning “nonsense” or “foolish talk,” is used throughout the novel, which was extremely popular at the time and the route by which the Turkish word entered English, claimed Scott. “They are spurious. They are bosh—

nothing.” “Belgium Put the Kibosh on the Kaiser” was a popular British patriotic song of the First World War. It was first recorded on 6 October 1914 by Mark Sheridan. The song refers to the 1914 campaign in Belgium when the small British Expeditionary Force, along with an unexpectedly fierce Belgian defence, managed to delay the much larger German army, slowing them, and wrecking the Schlieffen Plan. There is another story that posits the origin of kibosh to the Irish ‘caidhp bhais,’ meaning cap of death. This refers to the headgear a judge puts on when pronouncing a death sentence in court. The phrase is also used of the covering put on a face when the coffin is closed. In this instance kibosh has a very final connotation. Shawn Farshchi wrote in Forbes (December 2021), “Even with Covid-19 putting the kibosh on travel — or perhaps even because of it — our study found that the demand for international opportunities has increased.” The current pandemic has certainly put a kibosh on many things around the world. Hopefully we can say soon, “We have put the kibosh on COVID19.” Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage. John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according to relevance and research criteria. We cannot confirm that all words will be used.

“Sleeping Sickness” (Encephalitis) Deaths in 1941 Prepared by Richard Dowson

I found these news stories interesting. I had a High School class mate in Alberta who contracted ‘Sleeping Sickness’ while visiting relatives in Manitoba. She missed a year of school. In the summer of 1941 the cause of “Sleeping Sickness” (Encephalitis) was unknown. Horses were still common on farms in the United States and Canada. The chance of buying a tractor was limited. The raw material needed to make a tractor was diverted to the ‘war effort’. The cause of ‘Sleeping Sickness’ was eventually identified as Equine Encephalitis, which was transmitted between infected ‘hosts’ by mosquitoes. A vaccine for horses was developed. From the Moose Jaw Times Herald, Thursday, August 7, 1941 “Seek to Stop the Spread of Encephalitis as Sixty Die in U.S. “Fargo, North Dakota, August 7, 1941 – (AP) – A baffling malady possibly mosquito-borne, has a special medical corps working night and day in the United States northwest in an attempt to stop spread of the disease which has killed some 60 persons in little more than a month. “Doctors call the infection encephalitis or sleeping sickness. Where it comes from, what causes it and how to stop it is the grave problem confronting medical scientists gathered here under Dr. James P. Leake, of Washington medical health service. “The outbreak started somewhere in this area a few weeks ago. Since then it has spread, touching many parts

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of the state and scattered sections of South Dakota and Minnesota. The latest death count is 37 in North Dakota, 19 in Minnesota and three in South Dakota but the toll is probably higher than those figures.” The ‘infected’ mosquitoes did not recognize the U.S – Canada Border (then or now). They also infected Canadians, mostly in Manitoba. Moose Jaw Times Herald, Tuesday, August 26, 1941 “U.S., Canada Studying Encephalitis “Winnipeg, August 26, 1941 – (CP) – Authorities of the Federal Health Services of Canada, and United States are conferring here on Manitoba’s spreading epidemic of sleeping sickness. “From North Dakota, where they had been studying the epidemic there, came Dr. James P Leake of Washington, authority on epidemics in the United States Public Health Service; Dr. T. J. Hill of Bismarck, North Dakota, chief of the division of preventative diseases in the department of health in North Dakota, and Dr. R. J. Gibbons, assistant chief of the Dominion Hygiene Laboratory at Kamloops, B.C. “Dr. G. D. W. Cameron, chief of laboratory of hygiene at Ottawa, also spent a short visit here before continuing on to Regina to survey the situation in that district. “The United States doctors said the Manitoba disease appeared to be the same which had been raging in North Dakota and Minnesota. (Meaning you can’t trust a mosquito to stay home) “Authorities today reported that during the week-end sleeping sickness cases had soared from 205 to 259 cases

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in the province. No new deaths in the disease were reported, leaving the total encephalitis deaths at 16.” Smug Alberta wasn’t without problems. Moose Jaw Times Herald, Thursday, September 18, 1941 “Medicine Hat, Alberta “Sixty-One Cases of Encephalitis Threaten City “According to the report of the Medicine Hat Health Officer for the month of August, there were 33 cases of Encephalitis originating in the city during that month and 26 other cases treated which originated at points outside the city. Only one death resulted during August, in the total of 61 cases.”

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Shine it up with some TLC! Super starter home with 2 bedrooms. Eat in kitchen. Finished basement with family room, utility/laundry. Some updated plumbing and electrical. Oversized single garage.

Small town living! 30 minutes from Moose Jaw. Situated on 4 lots this 2 bedroom bungalow has plenty of space! Nice size living room, eat in kitchen, appliances included. Garden doors to large deck. Main floor laundry. Large garage/workshop. Many updates have been done.

Year round living in this beautiful lake home. Panoramic view of the lake! Bungalow with walk out basement, wrap around deck. Main floor with 2 large bedrooms and laundry. Bonus loft area. Custom maple cabinets in kitchen. Many updates have been done! A must to see!

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945 James St

D5-1455 9th Ave NE

718 Lakeside Dr

134 Elsom St

306-694-4747 324 Main Street N. Moose Jaw, SK

Derek McRitchie (306) 631-1161 E.G. (Bub) Hill (306) 631-9966 Bill McLean (306) 630-5409 Tanya Minchin (306) 630-6231 Cassie Nichol (306) 631-0691

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$221,900

60 x 120 ft lot, 956 sq ft,Kitchen / Dining Rm Space leading to a Large Living Rm, Main floor newer Vinyl Planking, updated carpet in the bedrooms. Full 4 Piece main floor bath with 2 bedrooms. Lower Level with an additional Kitchen / Dining Rm Area Family Rm and 3 piece bath. Lower Level flooring has also been recently replaced. Fully Landscaped Single Attached Carport Style garage with attached patio doors leading to the backyard.

$99,800

PRICED TO SELL, Spacious and modern with over 1600 square feet - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 family rooms and a large country kitchen! This great home has many updates and modern touches,attached HEATED GARAGE and a beautiful covered deck for the warm or rainy days. Lot Fees include: $650 Lot Rent, 59.06 City Taxes, 16.86 Garbage Removal / Recycling Fee, Water.

$949,000

Lakefront property hardwood flooring upstairs with the kitchen and baths having tiled in-floor heat,large foyer,rich wood throughout, vaulted wood ceiling,fireplace,wrap around upper deck,kitchen with large eat up island and plenty of cupboard and counter,double heated garage, lower level is open lower covered sun porch,in-floor heat, 2 more bedrooms, 3pc bath, waterfront access, boat dock and boat house, large patio area, garden area and your own beach!

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$197,900

Duplex Style property, Main Floor features 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen area, full 4 piece Bath,Living Rm. Outside upper staircase allows access to the Second Level Unit, completely separate from main floor is Fully developed, second Kitchen with eat in dining area, 2 bedrooms and full 4 piece Bath. Basement is open for development but has a finished Den. Fully Landscaped yard with partial Galvanized fencing. Single Detached Garage.

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SaskEnergy program offering free furnace tune-ups By Fox Klein - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

SaskEnergy’s Tune-up Assistance Program (TAP) is allowing homeowners to apply for a free home heating tuneup, as of now, offered through participating SaskEnergy Network Members. To qualify for TAP, you must be a Saskatchewan homeowner with a combined annual household income (before taxes) of less than $68,000. “Since this program was launched five years ago, it has helped more than 2,300 homeowners across the province keep their furnaces in safe working order,” said Kevin Adair, who leads SaskEnergy’s Customer Service Operations. “Regular furnace tune-ups can prevent costly repairs down the road and help your family to be safe and warm on those days when you need your furnace the most.” TAP provides up to $400 worth of products and services to each homeowner that qualifies at no cost. This includes a SaskEnergy Network home heating tune-up, up to $200 in repairs if needed, two free furnace filters, and a free carbon monoxide alarm. This is one way that SaskEnergy says they give back

to their customers and communities, by offering a program that helps Saskatchewan homeowners meet their home-energy needs in a safe and efficient way. “Building awareness about the importance of carbon monoxide safety is another reason we offer this program,” Adair said. “Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal. That is why, starting July 1 of this year, every residence in Saskatchewan will be legally required to have a carbon monoxide alarm.” SaskEnergy’s Tune-up Assistance Program is available as of June 13th until November 15th, 2022. Unfortunately, renters and homeowners that participated in the

program last year are not eligible for this year’s program. Applications are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, so customers are encouraged to apply early. To be eligible, homeowners must be located within a 25-kilometer radius of a community served by a SaskEnergy Network Member that provides the tune-up service. These communities include Balgonie, Emerald Park, Esterhazy, Estevan, Eston, Foam Lake, Govan, Gravelbourg, Grenfell, Hague, Hepburn, Hudson Bay, Kindersley, Leader, Lumsden, Maple Creek, Melfort, Melville, Montmartre, Moose Jaw, Nipawin, North Battleford, Paradise Hill, Ponteix, Preeceville, Prince Albert, Regina, Rosetown, Saskatoon, Springside, Swift Current, Tisdale, Unity, Wadena, Wakaw, Watrous, Weyburn, Willowbrook, and Yorkton. If you wish to learn more about this offer visit SaskEnergy’s website at: https://www.saskenergy.com/staying-safe/furnace-maintenance/tune-assistance-program

May home sales jumped 15% year-over-year, while average prices rose 3% Moose Jaw Express staff

Home sales in Moose Jaw in May increased by over 15 per cent year-over-year and were above the 10-year average, while positively for buyers, benchmark prices declined by 1.2 per cent year-over-year. There were 83 homes sold last month in The Friendly City, an increase from 71 units sold last May, data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) shows. There were 92 new listings in May, a drop from 114 units during the same time in 2021. Furthermore, the inventory of homes stood at 154 units, which declined from 216 units compared to last May. The number of available homes meant there were 1.86 months of supply available, a drop from 2.75 months of supply last May. Meanwhile, homes stayed on the market for 43 days. The average price of a home in Moose Jaw last month was $270,574, an increase of three per cent yearover-year. However, the benchmark price of a home was $241,700, a decline of 1.2 per cent year-over-year. The 10-year average for May shows there are usually 63 homes sold, 117 units listed, 316 homes in inventory, 5.39 months of supply, 57 days for homes to be on the market, benchmark home prices of $228,090 and an average price of $262,983. Year-to-date, there have been 270 home sales, 384

new listings, 149 units in inventory, 2.76 months of supply, 45 days for homes on the market, benchmark prices of $233,780 and an average house price of $273,323. The 10-year average for year-to-date statistics in May shows there are usually 215 home sales, 470 new listings, 262 units in inventory, 6.55 months of supply, 63 days for homes on the market, benchmark home prices of $222,896 and average prices of $243,665. Provincial outlook Unlike other areas of Canada, sales activity in May in Saskatchewan trended up to similar levels seen earlier this year. With 1,814 sales last month, levels were slightly lower than last year’s record but remained well above typical activity for the month, the SRA said. Year-to-date sales have totalled 6,682 units, down 11 per cent from last year’s record high but over 27-per-cent higher than long-term trends. “While demand for homes in Saskatchewan has remained relatively strong so far this year, we did not go through the same early demand surge as some markets. In fact, our market is exhibiting trends that we typically see in the spring,” said Chris Guérette, CEO of SRA. “What we are still struggling with is lower supply levels, which is keeping conditions relatively tight and causing further upward pressure on prices.”

In May, new listings trended up compared to earlier months and were slightly higher than last year. This pushed inventory levels above 6,000 units, but inventories are still nearly 20-per-cent lower than last year’s levels and 30-per-cent below long-term trends for the month. Despite some shifts in supply, the market continues to remain exceptionally tight with less than four months of supply, something not seen since 2008. The tighter market conditions are placing further upward pressure on home prices, said SRA. As of May, the benchmark price reached $330,300, nearly one-per-cent higher than last month and four-per-cent higher than last year’s levels. “Rising lending rates are expected to have some cooling impacts on housing demand. While sales activity could be impacted in coming months, it will take some time for the market to return to more balanced conditions,” added Guérette. “Our recent report in partnership with the Saskatchewan Housing Continuum Network titled Saskatchewan’s Current Housing Continuum outlines the significant number of homes our province needs to build in the next seven years so we don’t fall behind. The next step will be to undertake research and recommend targeted policies that foster building and smart growth.”

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