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Dance Inspirations preparing to hit the stage for 61st competition Annual Moose Jaw Festival of Dance event returns after two years away due to pandemic Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It’s been a long time coming for the There’s Senyo Akakpo, a profesMoose Jaw Festival of Dance and the sional dancer and hip-hop specialist annual Dance Inspirations competiwho has been a part of the dance intion, but the time for their return to the dustry for 10 years, having worked stage is almost here. with groups like Feist and the Arkells After missing the past two years as well as CFL teams and the Pan Am due to the pandemic, Dance InspiGames. rations will be back under the lights And Lisa Stevens, an Embeginning Thursday at Peacock’s Cenmy-nominated and award-winning tennial Auditorium, and it promises to director and choreographer who has be another busy, fun and educational an incredible list of Broadway and experience for everyone involved in West End credits on her resume in the popular annual event. additon to having worked on the “It’s long overdue and we’re re2010 Winter Olympics Victory Cerally looking forward to it,” said Tania emonies. As a performer, Stevens Holzer-Maneso with Dance Inspirahas even taken the stage in front of tions. “We have a few volunteer spots Queen Elizabeth at the Palace Theleft to fill, but we’re almost there and atre in England. people have been really generous with And Stephana Arnold, who their time, we really appreciate it. Othperformed for the National Ballet er than that, everything is lined up and of Canada and Les Grands Ballet ready to go, registrations are in and it’s Canadiens de Montreal, working in going to be a lot of fun.” the principal and soloist roles for A total of seven studios from Alsome of the most popular and dyberta and Saskatchewan will be on Moose Jaw Festival of Dance is in the midst of final namic shows staged by the two mastage throughout the event, featuring preparations for the 61st Dance Inspirations competi- jor troupes. She’s since become an a total of 326 dancers. Action begins tion beginning Thursday. award-winning choreographer for Thursday, May 5 and runs through Satseveral elite dance conservatories in urday, May 7 before the best-of-the-best Dance Challenge hits the B.C. and continues to teach on a regular basis. stage on Sunday, May 8.

Of course, the Festival is still a competition, and there will Given the format and style of the event, the major focus for be plenty up for grabs. Performers will be seeking a piece of the competitors will not only be on straight-up winning, but also hav- thousands upon thousands of dollars in scholarships throughout ing a chance to learn from the all-star line-up of adjudicators the the week, including the Dance Challenge senior first-place prize of Festival of Dance brings in each year. $1,000 and junior prize of $700.

“We have fantastic adjudicators, we always try to bring in Holzer-Maneso made special mention of Fifth Avenue Jewelthe best of the best, since as part of our mandate we’re not just a lers and Sahara Spa for their sponsorship efforts, including a major competition, we’re also here to help provide ongoing education,” donation in support of the Challenge.

Holzer-Maneso said, adding that adjudicators even hold special onThe main competition features sessions all day from 9 a.m. to stage rundowns after each session to offer further tips and advice 7 p.m. The top performers from the week will take part in Sunday’s to performers.

Dance Challenge, which takes place at 2 p.m.

“It’s almost a mini-workshop. The adjudicators are on the stage Weekend passes are $40 each and include all sessions except with the participants and they’ll choose something they’ve noticed the Dance Challenge. Session passes are $8, day passes are $15. that could be improved on, something that was done really well, or Tickets for the Dance Challenge are $15 each and are assigned seathow to take this one type of thing to the next level… That’s one of ing, so be sure to pick them up in advance if possible. the things I really love about Festival, that aspect of it, the dancers For plenty more information on Dance Inspirations, including getting to interact with these professionals.” much more on the adjudicators, a look at the event syllabus and So who will the youngsters be learning from? more, be sure to visit their website at www.danceinspirations.ca.

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First in-person MJBEX Awards Gala in years was a blow-out affair

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Heritage Inn’s conference hall was filled almost to overflowing with more than 400 people in attendance for the Awards Gala, and an air of relief and happiness at sharing the space without public health restrictions was present throughout.

The Wednesday, April 27 banquet and awards ceremony was the 20th year for the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards (MJBEX), which celebrate the achievements of Moose Jaw businesses in 15 categories.

Fifty-nine businesses were nominated. As each award winner was announced, a video reaction reel from nominated businesses was played. Awards were presented by the individual sponsors.

The night was sold out.

The full list of nominees is below, with winners in bold. Two awards, for business leader of the year and business of the year, do not open for nominations.

The business leader of the year is chosen by the Chamber board.

Business of the year is awarded to the business with the highest number of points across all categories.

The People’s Choice Award is open to the public and goes to the nominee with the most upvotes within a certain period.

Agricultural & Agri-Business Excellence Award Peak Veterinary Health

Leeville Construction Ltd. — WINNER Silver Star Salvage & Recycling Impact Award Hunger in Moose Jaw Friendly City Optimist Club of Moose Jaw KidSport Moose Jaw Moose Jaw Transition House The Saskatchewan Festival of Words Wakamow Valley Authority — WINNER The Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards was a major success (photo by Gordon Edgar) Prairie Bee Meadery Spring Valley Natural Meats Twin View Livestock — WINNER

Job Creation Award All In One Truck and Trailer Repair 4Y Industrial Inc. Alliance Health Saskatchewan Cranberry Collective Boutique — WINNER Minute Muffler Brake & Wheel Moose Jaw

Business Innovation Award Cranberry Consignment memoryKPR — WINNER Monkey Bars Indoor Playcentre The Sweet Spot Indoor Golf Center Tunnels of Moose Jaw

Marketing Award DNA Cycle & Service Fountain Tire Moose Jaw Little Chicago Entertainment Nebulus Entertainment — WINNER Rosie’s on River Street

Community Involvement Award Carly Jaye Art — WINNER The Crushed Can Rec Room & Bar Dance Images by BJ Duzan Construction Purposed Financial Corporation

New Business Award Gottselig Athletic Performance Against the Grain Artisan Gallery & Tattoos Circle Medical Centre Emeralds Jewelry Golden Tickets Sports Centre Modern Mattress — WINNER Sweet Treats Candy Company

Environmental Steward Award Bellamy Harrison Animal Hospital

Newcomer Entrepreneur Award Big Wings Moose Jaw Fas Gas Moose Jaw Gina Jewelry International Inc. — WINNER Pillar of the Community Award Seaborn Insurance Ltd. — WINNER Cypress Paving Ltd. Northern Air and Auto Orion Taxidermy The Mad Greek Service Excellence Award Taste Patisserie by Katrina Bootleg Barbers — WINNER Celtic Heart Day Spa Control Jiu Jitsu DFWK Strong Studio Ifrix Solutions Young Entrepreneur Award Little Chicago Entertainment Moose Movers — WINNER Nourish Health & Wellness Paws Claws ‘N Tails People’s Choice Award Rosie’s on River Street Business Leader of the Year Award Angela Sereda, Medavie Health Services Business of the Year Award Twin View Livestock

Moose Jaw poet Robert Currie publishes ‘Shimmers of Light: New and Selected Poems’

By Gordon Edgar- Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Robert Currie is a former Saskatchewan Poet Laureate who has written 12 books, including poetry, a novel, and several short story collections. His latest book Shimmers of Light: New and Selected Poems will be launched on May 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Moose Jaw Public Library.

Among other honours and recognitions, Currie has been a founding board member of the Saskatchewan Festival of Words, a chairman of the Saskatchewan Writers Guild, a recipient of the Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, and won the Joseph Duffy Memorial Award for excellence in teaching language arts during his 30 years at Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw. Currie said that Shimmers of Light (2022) covers about 50 years of writing.

It contains selections from his previous books and four previous chatbooks. There are about 74 pages of new poetry.

MY POEMS ARE My poems are slim bombs

craving explosion. their fuses lie dark on the page awaiting your arrival with a light.

-Robert Currie, Shimmers of Light “This is a book that covers so many years of writing, so there are all kinds of things in it,” Currie said. “There’s one section based on (my) book called Yarrow (1980), which is the story of a farm family in Saskatchewan in the 30s and 40s. Then there’s another section based on (my) book Klondike Fever (1992), which is a series of poems about a group of men from New York City, trying to make it up to the Klondike to get rich in the gold rush.”

Renowned poet Lorna Crozier wrote the introduction for Shimmers of Light.

She called Currie a mentor for her because he “dared to turn the middle of nowhere, as those from away often perceived it, into the centre of the universe.”

Crozier wrote that Currie’s commitment to keeping his poetry set close gave her courage to write about her own small-

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In addition to the narratives of Yarrow and Klondike Fever, Currie said, “there are all kinds of poems about what I would call a common human experience, poems of youth and age and family and friendship and yearning and feeling. I’m always hoping that poems will connect with readers so that they share the experience and feel it too.”

FIRST ELEGY Finding the chipmunk dead in the road its legs squashed in gummy pavement we scraped it into a shoebox buried it where the scrag of pine rose like a headstone then climbed Sioux Bridge leaning far out to spit on the windshield of every passing car -Robert Currie, Shimmers of Light The poem “First Elegy”, Currie said, is a memory from childhood set in River Park in Moose Jaw. Finding the dead chipmunk had a strong emotional impact on him, and afterwards when they went to the bridge to spit on passing cars, “we felt like we were getting even, paying them back for doing it,” he laughs.

With few exceptions, Currie writes in free verse. He keeps his tone and language natural and familiar, free of artificiality and

“Shimmers of Light: New and Selected Poems” by Robert Currie is available from Thistledown Press forced rhymes. He doesn’t shy away from the painful lows life brings, either. Death and sickness, deprivation and hard times, racism and suicide are addressed without flinching or disguise or euphemism.

“There’s a poem in the book called ‘Evening at Extendicare,’” Currie said, “which is about my father who lived the last three years of his life in a nursing home when he was in his 90s… I hope that it makes other people feel something about what it must be like to live in a nursing home or to have friends or family in a nursing home, and to feel an empathy for them.”

Robert Currie will be at the Moose Jaw Public Library, where he does much of his writing, to launch Shimmers of Light: New and Selected Poems on May 4 at 7:00 p.m.

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Accomplished director/writer/producer Joel Stewart excited to return to Moose Jaw

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Joel Stewart was again in Moose Jaw on April 29 for “Music Row at the Mae,” an evening with four Nashville singer/songwriters who performed their biggest hits, talk about their inspirations, and explain their experience in the music industry.

Stewart was the host of the evening, which brought together four artists who have worked with some of music’s biggest names. A couple of the artists that came to town are riding really hot waves right now, he said. Emily Shackelton has a bunch of songs on Carly Pearce’s new album, which is doing very well. And Victoria Banks’ longtime friend Mickey Guyton was recognized at the Grammys this year — and sang the national anthem at the 2022 Superbowl.

Stewart himself is a veteran of the Canadian Country Music Association and the music industry in general. He’s been nominated for and won Video Director of the Year at the CCMAs multiple times,

and has worked with names like Taylor Swift, Paul Brandt, Florida Georgia Line, Jann Arden, and One Direction, to name just a few.

Stewart loves coming to Moose Jaw, going so far as to put it at the top of his list.

“It is my favourite place in Canada,” Stewart said.

He added that, like any great place, it’s the people who make it. Maybe it’s the winter that keeps Moose Javians humble, he joked.

“People say, ‘what, you’re going there again?’ And I’m like, ‘Yes! It’s awesome.

You should come with me.’ And a few of them have.”

He is one of the founding members of River Street Promotions (RSP), which organizes two events a year (Music Row at the Mae, and Homestand at Ross Wells Park) to raise money for youth mental wellness initiatives in southern Saskatchewan schools. .

Pictured are Joel Stewart (in back with red Warriors hat) and Jared Mathieson (black Warriors hat) with Stewart’s film crew during the “One Horse Town” Moose Jaw concert in 2017. The concert featured Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Jess Moskaluke, and the James Barker Band (supplied by Jared Mathieson) “The other guys do all the hard work,” Stewart said. “I mean, I kind of help shape

the shows and the lineups… and I’ve had some experience building festivals and music events. But really, it’s (cofounders) Jared Mathieson, James Murdock, Shae Jameson, Andy Hamilton, and their network of people who honestly make it all happen… I just kind of follow their lead and say ‘What do you need, guys?’”

River Street Promotion’s first event, Homestand ’21 raised $50,000 for youth mental wellness, resulting in an RSP fund that local schools can apply to for support on mental health initiatives.

Stewart said he and his RSP collaborators were proud of how Homestand ’21 turned out. With only a six-week lead-up, they raised a considerable sum and donated an additional $15,000 to improvements at Ross Wells Park. They’ve got a lot more preparation time this year, and he said they’re going to use that to make Homestand ’22 even bigger.

Moose Jaw Right to Life garage sale returning to Church of Our Lady Community Centre

By MooseJawToday.com Staff - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Right to Life group’s annual garage and plant sale is making a return after two years on May 6 and 7 at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre at 566 Vaughan Street.

Admission will be $1 at the door for adults; children will be free.

Jean Landry, the president of the local pro-life organization, said that the garage sale is a popular event, with many donations and a full community centre.

“It’s very important, it brings in about $3,000 for us,” Landry said. “We find that that’s really a great benefit. And you know, it’s nice that people know we’re out there and it’s kind of a community gathering as well. It’s always a lot of fun.”

Moose Jaw Right to Life president Jean Landry with her sign on Main Street. (photo by Randy Palmer) Donations can be made at the community centre at 566 Vaughan on Thursday, May 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Landry said that several of her community members have been stockpiling items to donate over the last two years, so this event should be at least as big as before the pandemic.

On Friday, May 6, the sale will be open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On Saturday, May 7, hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There won’t be any food available inside the community centre, as COVID remains a concern for some. The organization encourages masking and hand sanitizing, although it is not mandatory.

There will be an ice cream truck parked outside selling coffee, muffins, and ice cream.

Moose Jaw Right to Life operates a free baby clothes exchange from the lower level of First Baptist Church at 1010 Main Street North.

The main location is open to anyone, Landry said, “because babies grow out of things so quickly… and what people do is once the babies have outgrown the clothes, they bring them back and we basically recycle the donations.”

Baby clothes are kept gently used — they don’t keep anything that’s stained or torn.

A rack of free baby clothes from First Baptist Church will be at the May 6 and 7 garage sale for anyone in need.

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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 Happy Mother’s Day to all those nurturing souls out there who bestow ‘motherly graces’ on the lives they mother over…

A mother’s heart is never her own.

Bits of it are sown into the souls of her daughters and her sons -Shea Writer “Mama Never Forgets Her Birds” Mama never forgets her birds, Though in another tree— She looks down just as often And just as tenderly As when her little mortal nest With cunning care she wove— If either of her “sparrows fall,” She “notices,” above.

—Emily Dickinson

Joan Ritchie EDITOR

“Sonnets are full of love, and this my tome” Sonnets are full of love, and this my tome Has many sonnets: so here now shall be One sonnet more, a love sonnet, from me To her whose heart is my heart’s quiet home, To my first Love, my Mother, on whose knee I learnt love-lore that is not troublesome; Whose service is my special dignity, And she my loadstar while I go and come And so because you love me, and because I love you, Mother, I have woven a wreath Of rhymes wherewith to crown your honored name: In you not fourscore years can dim the flame Of love, whose blessed glow transcends the laws Of time and change and mortal life and death.

—Christina Rossetti “A Mother’s Name” I love the sound! The sweetest under Heaven, That name of mother,—and the proudest, too.

As babes we breathe it, and with seven times seven Of youthful prayers, and blessings that accrue, We still repeat the word, with tender steven.

Dearest of friends! dear mother! what we do This side the grave, in purity of aim, Is glorified at last by thy good name.

—Eric Mackay “Mother o’ Mine” If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

I know whose tears would come down to me, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

If I were damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine!

—Rudyard Kipling Through ‘missing-mom’ tears and gratefulness for her love that she sowed into my life, I remember my precious ‘mama’ who went on to be with the Lord a couple years ago. I miss you mom!

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Blues legend Michael Charles returns to Bobby’s Place on May 21

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Australian-born blues artist Michael House in Weyburn, and Moose Charles will return to Bobby’s Place Jaw will be Charles’ final CanadiOlde World Tavern on Saturday, May an stop on the 21st.

21 at 8:00 p.m. for a non-stop set and He knows and likes the ownthe company of good friends. ers and patrons at Bobby’s Place.

Charles is originally from Mel“That the venue that I always bourne, Australia. He enjoyed a sucgo back to; they treat me so recessful musical career from one side spectfully, and vice versa,” Charles to the other of his native land, toursaid. “Like I say, you become ing, recording, and making numerfriends with people and when you ous television and radio appearances. go to a place you know… you have Now 66, he’s been based in Chithe opportunity to sit down after cago, Illinois for 30-odd years and is you’ve set up and sound-checked, an American citizen. He was invited and to sit down and talk with them out all those years ago to perform at and sometimes share a meal… you Buddy Guy’s iconic blues club Legbecome friends, and that’s all part ends. of the business too.”

“I came here originally for a Charles has released 38 altwo-week tour,” Charles said. “I was bums over his career — he has a invited out by the legendary Buddy lot of material to choose from for Guy and his management. When his sets. He explained that when my management asked me what I an album is being recorded in the thought about the invitation to go to Michael Charles performing (supplied) studio, it can be hard to tell which Chicago, you know, via Buddy Guy, songs will sound good live. When and play his club, I kind of just said, he puts his sets together, he choos‘Well, there’s nothing to think about. Let’s go.’” es the songs that come out best acoustically, and perhaps Charles worked the Chicago blues circuit, perform- changes others that sound great on a recording, but need ing with Buddy Guy, Phil Guy, James Cotton, Eddy adjustment for a live event. Its two different experiences, Clearwater, Junior Wells, and George Baze, and toured he said. with Jimmy Dawkins.

He plays nonstop, he said, three or four hours of mu“I thought, man, I’ve done everything I wanted to do sic without a break. in Australia. I had a good career, I’d played just about all “Yeah, once I fire up…” he said wryly. “I remember over the country and had successful records and all that the first time I played at the Rose and Crown in Banff; my kind of stuff,” Charles said. watch for some reason didn’t change with the timezone Charles also started touring in Canada. He’s been in we came from, and I think I played close to five hours.” and out of the country for about 15 years, and has built up The venue eventually started flashing its lights to try a beautiful fan base, he said. He’s played in big cities like and get him off the stage.

Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa, but he likes In 2015, Charles was inducted into the Chicago Blues the small towns too.

Hall of Fame. This will be his fifteenth consecutive interHis latest tour starts April 26 in New York. From national tour. there he goes to BC and Alberta. He’s making three stops Catch Michael Charles for free at Bobby’s Place on in Saskatchewan — May 18 and 19 at Bud’s on Broad- May 21 for a night of energy, contemporary blues, and way in Saskatoon, May 20 at PumpJacks Saloon & Steak soulful ballads.

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RE: LET’S TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN THE NEXT PROVINCIAL ELECTION The next provincial election is some time away yet.

I have been thinking about the next one and I have something for you to consider; a new voting strategy.

At election time, we always think that it is wise to elect the smartest person possible. After all, they are the kind of people who should make few mistakes and be able to make life better for each of us. They should work to implement programs that benefit the general population and help all prosper.

How is that working out for you? Are the people you send to Regina doing a good job? Do they solve problems and improve life in this province?

Or are they making poor choices and decisions? Do they make a genuine effort to avoid listening to your concerns? Do they stay awake at night scheming and plotting ways to get more of your money?

For instance, what normal elected person would come up with a budget plan to apply the PST to recreation, cultural activities and events, sporting events, memberships, curling fees, hockey

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games, swimming charges, golfing fees, movies, rodeos and visits to museums and historical sites?

Can you imagine the person you elected tell you that you are going to have to pay the 6% PST when you go the gym or go to a Rider game? What a shameful pla I will break this to you gently. That is the kind of person you DID elect.

Perhaps we need to change our thinking when it comes to electing a MLA representative. Instead of electing smart people, we should consider electing “unsmart people”. Would it be any worse? I doubt it. It would be worth a try.

So when you look at the list of candidates, you could vote for the one who is poorly educated, has no experience in public office, is a screw[1]up in life and is likely to stay away from you and not do harmful things. So when you mark your ballot at the next election, rank the candidates in terms of smartness and mark your X beside the person who has the poorest smartness score.

You have heard this statement before. What do you have to lose?

Jim Stangel

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It’s no joke: Comedian Eric Johnston bringing his ‘Run with the Bull’ tour here Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A chance encounter with a Moose Jaw resident in New Brunswick convinced comedian Eric Johnston that he should bring his North American tour to The Friendly City.

Johnson, who hails from Hamilton, Ont., kicked off his “Run with the Bull Comedy Tour” on Feb. 25 in northern Ontario before heading to the United States and then out to Canada’s East Coast.

In Fredericton, he met a Moose Javian, where they discussed the comedian’s upcoming schedule.

“I said, ‘Actually, on this tour, I randomly have a Friday off and I’ll be in Saskatchewan. I … would love to fill it somewhere,’” Johnston recalled. “And he goes, ‘I’m from Moose Jaw. Have you thought about doing Moose Jaw?’ And I said no.”

The last time the comedian performed in Saskatchewan was in 2019. Johnston loved it so much that he said he would consider coming again. The Moose Javian encouraged him to return and perform in Canada’s Most Notorious City.

Johnston will be in Moose Jaw on Friday, May 6, at Cask 82 on Manitoba Street. Tickets are $20 and showtime is 8 p.m.

The comedian admitted he knew almost nothing about Moose Jaw aside from jokes he’d heard on CBC. “Is there like a world’s largest moose statue or anything like that?” he laughed. “So far, I’ve seen the big nickel in Sudbury (Ontario). I saw the big bean in Chicago (Illinois). I just saw the world’s largest fiddle in Sydney, Nova Scotia. And now I’ll see the world’s largest moose, or one of the world’s largest mooses — meeses?

— in Moose Jaw.” Johnston, 32, has been a professional comedian for 12 years and has maintained a schedule of almost regular nightly shows. Since he drives everywhere, he considers

himself a “road warrior,” with the motto, “Have show, will travel.”

Johnston developed the name for his comedy tour — and all its branding — using the first names of his grandfather and father, Bull. Bull Johnston wrestled with Maple Leaf Wrestling in the 1960s and ’70s, while Bull Whip Johnston wrestled across the world from the 1970s to Hamilton’s Eric Johnston is ’90s.

Johnston never bringing his comedy tour to Moose Jaw on May 6 at Cask 82. met his grandfather, while his dad died Photo submitted when he was 13 years old. However, he experienced enough of that entertainment lifestyle that his career is similar to their wrestling careers. While he doesn’t take bumps and bruises, he performs almost nightly in different communities.

“I wanted to be part of that (entertainment) lifestyle (growing up). Obviously, I couldn’t get into professional wrestling, so I got into dance and musical theatre,” Johnston chuckled, noting he did that for seven years before attending the Vancouver Film School.

On Nov. 1, 2010, a friend invited him to an open mic night at a club. Johnston signed up, performed, and never

looked back. He now performs 150 to 200 shows a year.

“So, since Nov. 1, 2010 … I have not stopped,” he added. “For lack of a better phrase, I run with the bull.

I keep it moving, head down, horns out, always moving forward.”

The comedian had to adjust his act when the pandemic struck, which meant finding new places to perform, such as backyards, front yards, breweries, wineries, apple orchards, and on Zoom in a comedy club he built in his basement.

It was tough transitioning from comedy clubs to smaller venues when the pandemic struck, he said.

After the initial “shock and awe” of the situation in March 2020 wore off, he launched a summer comedy tour that took him to people’s backyards. He even performed in a front yard that was near a bus stop. While he joked around, people got on the bus while others exited joined the audience.

“There’s a lot of distractions and stuff, but if you can be funny in those most extreme circumstances, you’re doing something right,” he said, noting he received positive responses even outdoors. “It was a helluva experience, but it helped me grow as a comedian.”

Johnston describes his shows as firing himself out of a cannon, meaning audiences receive jokes about his background, family, wrestling, touring, and travels across the continent. Many people have said they appreciate his humour, but most especially, they enjoy attending comedy acts in person again.

“If you want to have a laugh, if you want to get out of the house … nothing brings people together like laugher,” he added. “And … I truly am addicted to the sound of laughter.”

Resident’s 42-year career as bus tour operator quickly rolling to a halt Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Kathleen Thompson meets country legend Roy Rogers during a trip to his California museum decades ago. Photo courtesy Kathleen Thompson Thompson’s first career was as a hairdresser in Govan, Sask., but after her kids grew up, she began working for a touring company in 1980. She worked for several such companies during the next three decades, but the grind of several tours a year grew heavy.

“I just wanted to do one tour a year, and I kind of got tired of being with the tour companies, where we always had to report everything if we had problems or whatever,” she said.

“And you always do on a lot of the tours. And you write it (down) and you tell them.

And you go back out the next time and you’ve got the same problems all over again. “… If you want happy people, you have to listen to them.”

So, Thompson and her husband Bill started a tour company 12 years ago called “Let’s Go Tours” and have Kathleen Thompson has experienced “wonderful, been leading bus tours for wonderful success” with 42 years. Her last tour is 80-per-cent repeat business. this fall. Photo by Gordon Having crisscrossed Edgar North America many times, there are not many places Thompson hasn’t visited.

Asked if she has a favourite destination, Thompson replied that while Hawaii was always enjoyable, she liked almost every place she went, including the Yukon and Alaska.

“Canadians sell ourselves short because Yukon has absolutely beautiful scenery and wonderful people and our history there around Dawson City. It really is a nice place to tour and see,” Thompson said. “But Hawaii, that’s still on my bucket list to go back there and visit again. I’ve been there nine times.”

During her first trip to Alaska, it rained so hard that it washed out the bridge. The bus passengers spent time in a nearby café so small that only half could be inside to grab food and drinks. Meanwhile, the other half spent time on the coach playing games.

A detour was finally found and the bus headed to Watson Lake.

“This was way back in 1980. The facilities up there were practically nil. When we stopped at a coffee shop, there was only one washroom for men and women,” said Thompson. “It

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Thompson’s favourite place to visit in the United States is Branson because of its many theatres. This is why she usually takes her tours there every three years.

Perhaps the most famous person Thompson met during her touring career was country star Roy Rogers.

“I was very blessed,” she said.

Her tours used to stop at his museum in Victorville, Calif., where Thompson took a picture with the country star five times. However, she missed out on meeting Rogers’ wife, Dale, one time by a few minutes.

After the couple died, their son Dusty moved the museum to Branson since that was his mother’s wish. He installed a theatre in the new building to perform with his band, while he also told stories about the family.

“I’m still in touch with Dusty. He’s now with the Sons of the Pioneers. He’s been to Moose Jaw; before COVID, he was here two years in a row. And we were invited down before the show started to visit with him and his wife,” said Thompson.

Added Thompson, “I don’t think I could have had a better career … . It has been a real experience. But most of all, I enjoyed the people.”

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“I’ve been up to the Yukon and Alaska 31 times,” laughed Thompson, 87. “I enjoy (it) no matter where I go because the scenery is fantastic, the people are terrific, and you’re working with people that are on holidays and they’re in their best mood. It’s just been a wonderful, wonderful life for me.

“I’m really winding down, but it will be difficult to give it up completely … . I am retiring as far as putting the tours together myself.”

The touring bug bit Thompson in the late 1970s after she took a trip as a passenger. During a second excursion, she helped the tour guide since the woman was elderly and needed assistance on the bus. This proved to be an enjoyable experience.

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Reflective Moments

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

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

Staple guns, sewing machines have no place in future

Sometimes in my sheltered life, I am passed by when it comes to knowledge about certain customs and abbreviations that are now commonly used by anyone over the age of six.

It took me years to figure out what BOGO meant in the retail outlet or in one of those catalogues that come unsolicited. In my aging mind I thought it might be a new brand name for jeans or underwear but couldn’t remember ever hearing about the company that might be in competition with Levi’s or Stanfield.

So I went on in the dark until I heard about a local store having a BOGO sale and the copy writer obligingly provided the definition: “Buy One, Get One” for those of us who don’t get out much anymore. Once I knew the meaning, the combination of letters made perfect sense and I stopped checking clothing labels.

It didn’t take me nearly as many months to figure out the meaning of DIY. At first I considered it to mean “Don’t Injure Yourself.” That seemed appropriate when it showed up in connection with discussions about home improvement projects or crafts involving glue guns and electric staplers.

But then a helpful fellow called Google explained in great length that DIY actually means “Do It Yourself.”

In most cases it is used for those previously mentioned home renovation plans, but I’ve heard of injuries with sta-

ple guns so it could certainly apply to crafting projects.

Because I grew up in a DIY household I felt a bit shameful that the letters didn’t connect sooner, without having a computer giving me the scoop.

Both my parents were DIYers. After searching my long-term memory, I can only recall two occasions when Dad had someone come in to help him with some chores.

He could have done both himself but he had to meet certain building codes in the home he and a bee of friends had built.

Thus he had an electrician friend from a neighbouring town come in and check out the wiring and to make adaptations when necessary. I am uncertain if money changed hands but I know the friend would have eaten well while on the premises.

The second bit of assistance came when the village provided infrastructure improvements to allow indoor plumbing, with flusher and taps of running water that didn’t come from the cistern. My Mom’s cousin came from Rugby, N.D. to assist with that project. He received room and board, gasoline for his truck and was the first to christen the new flush toilet. He might have received some money too.

Other than those two occasions, the parents carried on the DIY life, with their children also learning certain life skills.

The ones I wish I had mastered are anything to do with sewing, stitching, knitting, darning and similar enterprises. If I had such DIY skills, I would be able to run a sewing machine without catching my finger under the needle. I would be able to knit a scarf without holes in it and I might even embroider a T-towel with even stitches and without knots.

More importantly I would be able to shorten my own trousers without the use of packing tape and paper clips. And those long, long sleeves on jackets and blouses would be neatly altered without the bulge of the extra material being turned up or under.

Just the other day I stumbled upon a video showing how, with just a few stitches placed appropriately and then pulled slightly with a bit of a pucker, the sleeves would magically tighten and be just the right length at the wrist. I was so intrigued that I figured I might be able to handle that DIY project.

When I later tried to watch the video, it had been replaced by someone using a sewing machine to effortlessly install a zipper in jeans that had rips in the knees.

So with no Do It Yourself projects likely to invade my future, perhaps my personal interpretation of DIY should read: “Don’t Interrupt Yellowstone.”

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Fire Department welcomes two fresh recruits

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The City of Moose Jaw Fire Department welcomed two new team members on April 25. Dustin Barnett and Max Pilsworth have started their firefighting careers and are currently going through orientation and job shadowing — they’ll be responding to calls within a couple of weeks.

Pilsworth attended the Manitoba Emergency Services College in Brandon; Barnett went to the Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre in Vermilion, Alberta.

However, both men were born and raised in Moose Jaw and were determined to have their careers be with the Moose

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Jaw Fire Department (MJFD).

“This was my number one priority,” Barnett said. “I planned my schooling based off Moose Jaw.” “I’d say the same for me,” Pilsworth agreed. “We’ve both been here in Moose Jaw our whole lives, and for me, I feel like this community and the city itself have given me a lot over the years… It is nice to just be able to give back to the community that gave so much to you as a kid growing up.”

Barnett said that he grew up five houses down from the hospital he was born in; he went to school five houses down from his house.

“I’ve always been from here,” he said. “My wife’s from here, both my parents. I’ve moved to Saskatoon, I’ve lived in Lethbridge, but I always find my way back to Moose Jaw somehow. We care about this place, and it’s time to give back in a meaningful way.”

Barnett and Pilsworth said that although they have completed their initial training and been hired, they still have a lot to learn. Barnett noted wryly that he won’t actually be driving an engine for the foreseeable future.

“There’s lots of training to be done,”

Pilsworth explained. “Obviously, we had our schooling, but it’s not quite exactly the same as how they do it here in Moose Jaw.” “The way I see it is, our college taught us many different approaches,” Barnett said. “And now we’re learning how Moose Jaw handles things.”

There is a high level of expertise expected in their profession, and there is a lot of reading on top of how physically demanding the job can be. Barnett’s training involved a 2300-page firefighting manual and another 1000-page manual strictly for the pump truck, diving into the operation, pressures, gauges, and more.

In addition, firefighters are expected to respond to a wide variety of emergencies. They need to have extensive medical training. Pilsworth spent six months qualifying as a paramedic before he started his fire course, and has already been working with local ambulance services. Barnett travelled to Saskatoon to qualify as an Emergency Medical Responder.

They both said they’ve been impressed by the family atmosphere at the station, and are grateful for the mentorship they’re receiving.

Barnett said, “Yeah, everybody’s so helpful. I like it, it makes it easier on us… We’re a family here as far as I’m concerned.

That’s the vibe I get, so everybody wants everybody to succeed.”

“Absolutely,” Pilsworth said, nodding.

“I wanted to do something that my kids could be proud of,” Barnett added.

“So they can go to school and say, ‘my dad’s a firefighter, he helps people.’ I’m extremely proud to be here. It’s hard work to get to where we are. Now, it’s time to really start.”

Moose Jaw firefighters Dustin Barnett (L) and Max Pilsworth (R) with their ready-for-action gear at the North Hill Station (photo by Gordon Edgar)

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New tactical unit the ‘next step’ in addressing risky situations, police chief says Robert Thomas - For the Moose Jaw Express

Building on existing capabilities and rising violent crime rates are two reasons why the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) is establishing its own Tactical or Special Weapons and Training (SWAT) team.

The team, which will not be full-time unit, will be composed of MJPS members who will perform their main duties but will be called up when needed, Chief Rick Bourassa said.

“We had a crisis negotiating team for some time. We had a K-9 unit for some time. We have incorporated some technological advances to deal with some of these. The next step in that process is to enhance the training and capability of some of our members to be able to engage in a higher tactical level to reduce risk,” Bourassa said during a recent media scrum.

Bourassa said he could not state exactly when the decision was made to establish a tactical team, but creating one had “been on-going for a few years.”

Chief Bourassa said the need for the team has grown out of the increase in violence and the weaponry now showing up.

“What we have seen over time — and we talked about this — there has been an increase in violent activity, and you see some of that in our crime data just what I see is an increasing incivility,” he said.

“We have also seen an increase in weapons offences. And encountering weapons and encountering situations where it is difficult to be in compliance and we end up with high-risk situations.”

Crisis negotiations The creation of a tactical unit is a

natural extension of the crisis negotiating team, which has been in existence for years.

“And that sinks in with the crisis negotiating piece and sort of always seeking compliance and reducing risk. But at the same time to be able to contain a situation safely,” he said.

Asked if creating a Tactical or SWAT Team was not an admission that other efforts to keep the peace had failed, Bourassa said that was “an interesting perspective” but failed to answer the question directly.

“It is all about safety and the steps to keep people as safe as possible, but we have done the other pieces in terms of a policing crisis team,” he stated. “And for people who are maybe suffering distress in the community that we can have a response to reduce any sort of harm that person might pose to him or herself and others and to deal with the situations.

“We work very closely with Social Services on dealing with other situations, dealing with child protection and those sorts of pieces, and we have some very proactive responses in terms of that.

Partnerships Creating tactical team capabilities can save time, as other police partners such as the Regina Police Service or RCMP Tactical Team may not be readily available when needed, the chief said.

Before that, “… we were having to make those calls more and more frequently. And because of our weather conditions here sometimes and because of distance that can take some time for responses and our members are there already holding the

Police chief not worried about city mismanaging police money after recent errors

scene and containing the scene,” Bourassa said.

“To increase the capability for us to respond if we have to in an immediate situation is really important to keep people safe.”

Citing operational secrecy, Bourassa would not release the number of officers being train for the team.

“But we will start with a group that is sufficient to carry out what needs to be carried out,” he noted.

Unit funding The MJPS received $70,000 in March from the provincial Civil Forfeiture Fund — monies seized as they were proven to be proceeds of crimes — to pay for tactical equipment.

Deputy Chief Rick Johns said there would be further grant applications to purchase equipment to reduce costs.

“We need to be cognizant it involves time and a gradual process of securing funding and so forth. We are going to make those applications to sort of minimize the burden to our budget and go from there,” the deputy chief said.

According to Chief Bourassa, the actual budgetary costs will be minimal.

“It will be very little the original equipping is the big cost. We have most of that through the funding and we have budgeted a little bit more to cover off any other pieces. There will be replacements and changes in size over time and we will budget for those,” the chief said.

No new officers will be hired to man the unit, but rather, officers will be trained and then respond when the situation arises.

“We will be using existing resources (but) we will not be increasing or creating a new section. These officers will still have their primary duties. The training

and any deployments, they will just come off of their primary duties and move into those roles,” he said.

“So there will be very, very little budget are impact. A little bit of overtime perhaps but no increase in resources. No increase in on-going expenses other than what we have to replace (in equipment) for our tactical unit.”

Situations arising Asked how many situations arise, he said it is about two or three times a year, but so far, there has been one situation where a tactical team was needed.

“It is not frequent, it is not often, but often enough we think it is really important to have that capability here and ready to go as soon as possible,” Bourassa said.

“We will still rely on some of our other policing partners for support in some of those situations.

“They are unpredictable. We don’t know where or when or what they are going to be, but it is important for community safety here we are able to safely contain and resolve situations.”

Concerns about costs In previous councils’ tenures, concerns have been raised about the added costs — training, equipment and overtime — that specialized police units cost taxpayers. Critics also say the extra training and duties surrounding tactical units take away from actual policing.

Despite the training and new tactical gear, Chief Bourassa admitted that the MJPS may still have to use other police force resources in a tactical situation.

Plus, there are areas such as explosives on which the MJPS will not be trained.

“For the most part, this team will have the same training and capabilities as the other agencies,” Chief Bourassa added.

Robert Thomas - For the Moose Jaw Express

The decision by city hall’s finance department to invest the Moose Jaw Police Service’s 2020 and 2021 accumulated surplus in the city’s investment portfolios without approval is not a big deal and has been known to happen, says the police chief.

“It is not a problem, as we have been working with the city financial department, and every once in a while we miss a step. It’s not right, it shouldn’t happen, but again mistakes happen and it’s corrected now,” Chief Rick Bourassa said during a recent media scrum.

The interest the accumulated surplus generated in 2020 was $27,7697.76 and in 2021 was $21,239.17 for a total of $49,036.93.

As of Dec. 31, 2021, the balance of the accumulated surplus was $170,275.

Bourassa said the MJPS’s funds are continually reviewed while looking for oversights.

“There are always conversations and corrections made in these situations. We have a back and forth all of the time and that is why we have people who review these things. Nobody is perfect. We make mistakes, but we catch things and correct them,” he said.

Asked if he was worried given this is the second oversight by the city with the MJPS’s money, Bourassa said he was not concerned.

“Not at all ... we go back and forth all

of the time. Every process is perfect until people get involved, because none of us is perfect. That is why we have processes that are in place to correct these things. As soon as we identify (errors), we correct them,” said the chief.

At the February meeting of the Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners, Chief Bourassa informed the commissioners that the city’s financial department missed the carry-forward portion of the 2022–26 equipment reserve budget’s uncompleted works section. The amount missed was $159,984.

The funds have been set aside to complete the radio replacement project.

Chief Bourassa said he could not give in-depth details about how the financial mistakes were made.

“I wasn’t directly involved in the conversations, so I can’t say. I wasn’t directly involved in those conversations. I worked with a senior administrator and she has more of these conversations,” he said. “It is pretty normal in these situations (that) the math gets checked and re-checked and things get found and fixed.”

The MJPS looks after the Board of Police Commissioner’s budget. The agency does all the inputting of purchases, while the city’s finance department is responsible for issuing payments. The city also looks after the MJPS’s annual audit.

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City hall celebrates completion of strategic plan projects over past year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, MAY 9.

Airport authority gets council’s OK to continue accessing $1M credit line Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority has received permission to continue accessing its line of credit so it can finish up its $3.2-million renovation project at the airport.

During its April 25 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to extend the line of credit (LOC) to Oct. 31 and authorize city administration to create an amending bylaw that would adjust the deadline in the existing bylaw.

During a February 2021 meeting, council agreed to provide a financial guarantee to the authority so it could access a $1-million LOC from Jameson Gilroy and B&L Livestock Limited (JGL).

The authority could use that money as cash flow during its runway and taxiway extension and rehabilitation project.

No money came from city coffers, but the $1 million did — briefly — count against the municipality’s debt amount.

The airport authority had until April 30, 2022, to repay the line of credit, which it has done, a council report said. However, the organization needs to access the LOC again to complete its project this year.

Greg Simpson, chair of the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority (MJMAA) board, said in a letter to council that the organization needed an extension on the bridge loan since its surfacing contract was “significantly delayed” last year.

It had forecasted that the project would start on May 7, 2021, and be completed in six weeks, he noted. However, the authority did not start work until June, while the project paving and painting were not finished until October.

Furthermore, the electrical, signs, and grass will not be installed until June 30, 2022, while grant funding from the federal government has been delayed by at least 90 days because of year-end financial delays.

The runway project’s total cost is $3.2 million, with $2,199,990 coming from Ottawa, $500,000 from the City of Moose Jaw, $275,000 from the province and $275,000 from the authority itself.

Council discussion Supporting this project is important since the airport authority has worked diligently to build up this asset, said city manager Jim Puffalt. The airport is a “tremendous asset” to the region and helps with economic development.

“I think this is important for our city. This municipal airport is not just a private club. Many industries use jets and they do not travel by car … ,” said Coun. Doug Blanc. “We have an area by the power plant and we hope to expand out there. Some companies are not based in Moose Jaw, while CEOs could be based anywhere.”

Mayor Clive Tolley supported the motion, saying he has attended some of the authority’s recent board meetings and heard good things about the project. He has also been out to the venue regularly and seen the development of the runway and hangars.

Tolley added that extending the guarantee on the line of credit ensures the organization — which has done “a very, very good job” — can complete the initiative.

City hall is patting itself on the back for all it has accomplished during the past couple of years while implementing the City of Moose Jaw’s strategic plan.

“The team at the City of Moose Jaw, council, administration and staff continues to excel, and this major progress would not be possible without everyone working together to meet our shared sense of purpose,” city manager Jim Puffalt said during the April 25 regular council meeting. “We also thank our partner agencies who provide invaluable assistance.”

Based on guidance from futurist Doug Griffiths, who wrote “13 Ways to Kill Your Community,” the municipality has moved away from a traditional vision and mission statement, Puffalt noted. This is because every community wants to be a “progressive and sustainable community of choice” for people, while also being a “wonderful, friendly place to work and raise a family.”

Plan achievements Since a March 3, 2021 meeting with Griffiths, the municipality has implemented several new strategic initiatives, the city manager continued. These include: A climate action plan A downtown enhancement plan to better highlight heritage and history Marketing Moose Jaw more effectively Creating more promotional videos and using analytics to understand their reach Creating meeting spaces and offices downtown to rent by the day, week, month or year Developing a list of companies that fit the vision of agri-food processing and proactively encouraging them to come to Moose Jaw Other highlights were: · Hiring an economic development co-ordinator · Securing the fifth-highest year for building permits · Generating nearly $1 billion in investments over the past four years · Making progress toward upgrading an internal software program · Saving more than $1 million annually and generating over $1 million in revenues, with the savings being re-invested into cast iron replacement work · Implementing a solar panel project · Identifying more than 100 projects or actions under

the entrepreneurial civic administration category City hall plans to engage in a branding exercise in August with Gair Maxwell, who helped the municipality determine its “Notorious” brand last year, Puffalt said.

Meanwhile, the next strategic plan meeting will be in 2023.

The strategic plan’s seven main objectives and actions include branding, agriculture, diversification and innovation, entrepreneurial civic administration, core amenities and services, regional collaboration, transportation and infrastructure, and people and culture.

Each category provides a list of projects that have been completed and ones still ongoing.

Council discussion “… this is even more timely as we look at our strategic plan and assess our values and get an update on where we are. One thing I really appreciate about our strategic plan and how our council and mayor have worked on this is this is filled with action items,” said Coun. Crystal Froese. “(There are) measurable ways to be accountable to our stakeholders and citizens we serve. And you can’t encapsulate everything we’ve done in the past four years in a single document.”

Two initiatives that Froese appreciated were the city’s focus on truth and reconciliation and its cultural diversity strategy. She felt that both speak to the fabric of the community and diversity and inclusion projects on which council is working.

“Supporting the disenfranchised, but also looking at ways to benefit all the residents in our city in a very inclusive, open and strategic way. I think that is to be noted,” she added. “Just as we have Ukrainian flags that are represented around council tonight in support of those in our community, we raise flags to support other citizens in our community.”

Coun. Kim Robinson acknowledged that the list of achievements was inspiring, especially since he thought city administration had to handle the COVID-19 pandemic during the past two years as well.

“This list is very comprehensive and impressive as well,” he added. “It takes a whole team approach to accomplish this sort of thing.”

Inaugural community cleanup occurs May 15, with free burgers offered Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Nearly a year after it began, the community cleanup committee is preparing to host its first cleanup day and is offering free hamburgers to entice residents to help.

The committee met on March 31 and confirmed that the Community Cleanup Day will be Sunday, May 15, starting at 10 a.m. in the Co-op grocery store parking lot.

The committee is encouraging school groups and community organizations to jump on board with the project; any such groups should contact Coun. Kim Robinson if they want to join.

During their meeting, committee members suggested having Moose Jaw Minor Football clean up the MacDonald and Elks fields while Minor Baseball could look after the diamonds around town.

In advertising and marketing the event, members suggested that when residents clean up their areas, they should take pictures and use hashtags on social media to connect to the wider community.

Meanwhile, city hall is likely to support the day by providing gloves, garbage bags, safety vests and a bus to transport people to areas of the city.

During its April 25 regular meeting, city council received the committee’s report. Robinson reiterated the committee’s request for additional support and highlighted the barbecue as a reason to come.

Transportation It’s been nearly two months since the municipality extended bus service to Yara Centre, and according to city manager Jim Puffalt, the service has started slowly.

He informed Coun. Heather Eby — who inquired about the route — that he has asked public works for an update about current ridership statistics.

Puffalt also acknowledged that city administration would investigate Eby’s request to have the “No Parking” signs on Ninth Avenue Northwest either removed or replaced since they are faded.

Coun. Doug Blanc wondered how many lanes were

on First Avenue Northwest — he always thought two — since the current layout is confusing and the directional signs are unclear. He thought if there is only one driving lane, then the signs should be removed since they are confusing.

Puffalt replied that he would pass on the inquiry to the public works and engineering departments.

Coun. Crystal Froese inquired whether the Ministry of Highways has started its corridor study that looked at the intersection of Ninth Avenue Northwest and Highway 1 and other arterial roads in and out of the city.

Bevan Harlton, director of engineering, replied that he had not heard from the highways ministry recently and it has been a while since ministry officials spoke to him on this issue. However, under the Urban Highway Connector Program, the ministry plans to be in Moose Jaw in early May to finish paving Main Street North.

Harlton added that he would follow up with the ministry about the corridor study.

“We just had another recent impact on the overpass,” said Froese. “It’s my understanding that this is something moving forward right away. I’d appreciate an update at the next council meeting.”

Historic bell Eby asked for an update on the installation of the historic town bell after the contractor withdrew from the project. In response, Derek Blais, director of parks and rec, said the heritage advisory committee met recently and had a good discussion about the project.

“We have some interested local companies. We have provided information to them and we are waiting to hear back to see what they can do,” he added.

Council appointments From May 1 to June 30, Coun. Dawn Luhning will act as deputy mayor, Robinson will act as chairman of the executive committee and Blanc will act as chairman of the personnel committee.

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City hall’s oft-delayed software project could finally be ready by January Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall has been attempting to install an internal software program worth nearly $2 million since 2019, and after several setbacks, the complete installation appears to be on the horizon.

During its April 25 regular meeting, city council voted unanimously to hire Meyers Norris Penny (MNP) Digital as the implementation services provider for $225,000 to install a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central System. Council also voted to spend $95,000 to acquire the necessary annual Microsoft licensing for business central and related applications from the lowest cost source.

The main core financial systems at city hall that business central would support include general ledger, accounts payable, third-party accounts receivables, fixed assets, procurement, inventory, job costing and reporting.

Other municipal software systems that business central will incorporate include payroll/HR system, existing Central Square Systems, SharePoint and Questica Budgeting.

Implementation of the new Microsoft program will start in May, with a go-live target date of Jan. 1, 2023.

The approved project budget is $1,927,617, of which $1,316,000 has been spent, a council report said. The remaining funds will be spent to address 10 areas, while any remaining money will be transferred to the 2023 asset management project.

Project background

When council approved the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system project in late 2019, it awarded the contract to Central Square’s Diamond Municipal Systems for $1,927,617, explained finance director Brian Acker.

City hall has implemented most of the modules since then, while the overall system went live on March 1, 2021, he said. City hall also worked out the bugs and the system appeared to be working well.

However, employees discovered issues with the Diamond Municipal Systems and its ability to handle certain core financial aspects, Acker remarked. Since the financial module would not be sufficient for the City of Moose Jaw’s needs, city administration informed Central Square that the city would use a different program.

“Having said that, we did agree with Central Square that we would continue on with our property tax, e-billing and customer portal, so that’s the virtual city hall,” he said.

“Those ones are in the process of being implemented now.

E-billing is ready to go. We just have to determine how to roll that out to the public to get people to sign up with their email addresses, and then we’ll be able to send them an electronic utility bill.”

The property taxes module should begin operating in July and go live in January 2023 — a new fiscal year — while city administration plans to implement the virtual city hall soon and have it go live next January.

CITY HALL COUNCIL NOTES

The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, MAY 9.

Moving to a different program left city hall with some “very large gaps” in the system, with many expense-related modules in the old system and revenue modules in the new system, Acker said. So, city administration hired MNP to review the system and create a roadmap where everything could come together.

MNP suggested the city go with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central System, a newer version of the Dynamics program, he continued. It would allow city hall to pull all its information together, allow business central to be the main hub, and have every system feed into it.

MNP also provided product demonstrations for city hall staff, and overall, the demonstrations were positive and employees believe the system can work, Acker added.

Installing streetlights on North Service Road could cost almost $200K, city says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

It could cost the City of Moose Jaw almost $200,000 to install streetlights on the North Service Road if it decides to pursue that project, city hall says.

The municipality is responsible for lighting streets, based on the type of road and development plans or requirements for that area, Bevan Harlton, director of engineering, said in his report presented during the April 25 regular city council meeting. If a municipality determines that lighting is required, SaskPower would provide a lighting design to meet the industry standard for that type of road.

With the North Service Road, city hall would be responsible for the installation costs of those streetlights.

SaskPower provided information to city hall about how much it would cost to light the 1,600 metres of that particular road, Harlton continued. The cost per streetlight would be about $7,000 installed, with a monthly billing cost of about $20 per light, depending upon wattage.

The Crown corporation also estimated that to properly light the entire stretch of road, about 23 or 24 streetlights would be required, spaced about 70 metres apart.

Therefore, installing 24 streetlights at about $7,000

each would cost $168,000, while the total monthly billing expense would be roughly $480.

Harlton produced a report about lighting the North Service Road after Coun. Doug Blanc asked during the April 13 meeting about who was responsible for installing lights on that road.

“I read it (the report) over. I will be discussing it with a couple of the businesses on the North Service Road that raised it with me,” Blanc said. “I will tell them it is not in the budget this year, but hopefully, we can have it put in the budget next year or the year after.”

Resident wants council to remove certain flags from public property or add more to reflect whole community Jason G. Antonio = Moose Jaw Express

Resident Becki Schultz wants city council to either remove [select flags] on public property or add other flags to greater represent the whole community. Presently, in addition to the Canadian and Saskatchewan flags flying at public city buildings - there are also flags representing Pride, Treaty 4 and Métis.

Schultz raised her concerns during council’s April 25 regular meeting. However, because of the content in her presentation, council quickly voted 5-0 to receive and file the report and moved to the next topic.

Councillors Dawn Luhning and Crystal Froese abstained from voting.

Public forum Schultz began by expressing her surprise over how neither she nor anyone else can ask city council questions during the meeting while only council members are allowed to make inquiries of presenters.

Based on a pre-meeting conversation with a city council support worker, citizens cannot ask council questions because members “do not want to be put on the spot,” she recalled. To Schultz, she was incredulous that taxpayers were not allowed to ask questions of elected members in the public square.

Schultz was also surprised that the city clerk — “an unelected, appointed person” — decides who can address council and what topics are allowed.

Deputy Mayor Coun. Heather Eby interrupted Schultz and urged her to speak about her concern with public flags.

Continuing, Schultz recalled the council support worker telling her that she could call council members privately, but she felt that defeated the purpose of publicly stating her concerns.

“So much for democracy, eh? Don’t worry, folks, that’s a rhetorical question. I don’t want to put you on the spot,” Schultz said.

Flag concerns The Moose Jaw Police Service flies the Canadian, Saskatchewan, Treaty 4, Métis and “so-called” Pride flags over its headquarters, which, to Schultz, indicates that the organization applies the law based on a person’s ethnicity, race,

“so-called” sexual orientation, or all three.

Furthermore, she was concerned that the Moose Jaw Public Library displays the Pride flag in its north-facing window while a bench on Main Street is painted with that flag.

To Schultz, she thought the flying of the gay pride flag at police headquarters and the library indicated that both institutions supported and promoted “the breakdown of the traditional family,” a married man and woman who have children together.

“The traditional family is the bedrock of human civilization…,” Schultz said. “Taxpayer dollars should not be used to support and promote the breakdown of the traditional family in our society.”

Since the police service and library are flying these flags, they should also fly other flags that represent heterosexuals, involuntary celibates (incels) and abstainers, and all

ethnicities and races, Schultz remarked. If these two institutions don’t do that, they should remove the Pride and ethnic flags from their property.

Moreover, the bench should either be repainted or removed.

If the city, police service and library do not fly or display only the Canadian or Saskatchewan flags, Schultz expected them to fly a flag representing her ethnic background.

“I will happily, personally pay for my ethnic flag and the installation of my ethnic flag so that it may be flown at the Moose Jaw Police Service and so that it may be displayed at the Moose Jaw Public Library and on publicly funded property on Main Street,” she said.

Schultz finished by mentioning certain people and ideas, but Eby interrupted again and thanked her for the presentation before cutting off the microphone.

CITY OF MOOSE JAW

PUBLIC NOTICE City Council

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER LONG-TERM DEBT AND GUARANTEE FOR THE BUFFALO POUND WATER TREATMENT CORPORATION

• Sat, May 7 - Cow/Calf pairs, Bred Cows/Heifers • Sat, May 14 - Sheep & Goat Sales • Sat, May 21 - Cow/Calf pairs, Bred Cows/Heifers • Sat, May 28 - Cow/Calf pairs, Bred Cows/Heifers • Tues, May 31 - Last Chance All-Breeds Bull Sale • Thurs, June 2 - Regular Horse Sale Check our website or call for updates, postponements or cancellations.

In Business since 1968!

The City of Moose Jaw hereby gives notice, pursuant to sections 101 and 102 of The Cities Act and the Public Notice Policy, Bylaw No. 5175, of its intention to consider a report which contemplates authorizing the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (“BPWTC”) to assume debt for the purposes of funding renewal of the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. Further, the report contemplates options for this debt including the City guaranteeing the debt or loaning the funding to BPWTC. As the procurement for the plant renewal is in process, the amount of funding requested is confidential. A report discussing this potential borrowing and the debt options will be made public on May 12, 2022.

The particulars of the report will be considered by City Council on May 24, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Citizens who want to address City Council respecting this matter may attend the meeting via teleconference or in person. To attend, you must register with the Office of the City Clerk by email to cclerk@moosejaw.ca or call 306-694-4426 no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 for City Council on May 24, 2022.

Dated at the City of Moose Jaw, in the Province of Saskatchewan, this 4th day of May, 2022.

Tracy Wittke, City Clerk

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Federal debt continues to increase with Freeland’s budget Voters worried about a spending spree by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s federal budget breathed a sigh of relief.

In spite of considerable new spending the budget wasn’t as bad as many had expected.

Total spending of $397 billion is about five times the entire gross domestic product (GDP) of Saskatchewan with the annual deficit shrinking more than half to $52.6 billion.

Annual deficits are projected to decline to $8.4 billion by 2027.

The stunning rise in debt financing combined with increased interest rates will see charges to service debt almost double to $42.9 billion by 2027. That’s equal to about two-thirds of current Saskatchewan GDP. The feds tell us not to worry about the debt because the debt will improve to 41.5 per cent of GDP from 46.5.

Maybe, but that’s still way higher than the 30 per cent level considered acceptable debt to GDP ratio.

Canada won’t reach that 30 per cent level until 2045, according to the budget predictions. And that’s if all goes as predicted.

Canada has the lowest debt ratio of the G7 nations.

Big deal, so we’re not quite as deep in the hole as our allies.

Current debt service charges stand at 6.7 per cent of the budget — almost seven cents of every dollar the federal government spends goes to pay interest.

National governments around the world rarely pay down any of their debt except for occasional token payments.

They rely on growth to increase tax revenues and grow national income to accommodate mountains of debt. ___ The budget is considered inflationary by many observers. With unemployment at a record low the economy is in high gear. Programs spending more money just add to inflationary pressures.

Labour shortages in almost every sector will require immigration to let the economic growth continue. Without new injections of labour, wages and salaries will become inflated.

New spending includes $9.3 billion for housing as the feds attempt to double annual building to 400,000 units a year. Construction labour is in really short supply.

Look for much higher building and buying costs.

Climate change programs worth nearly $2.7 billion will develop pressures on supply of electric vehicles and charging stations for them. Agriculture has been allocated nearly $1 billion to deal with climate change.

TRADING

THOUGHTS

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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

This includes $329 million for agriculture clean technology. The need is great to meet federally-mandated 30 per cent reduction in fertilizer use and still have grain to export.

Another $469 million will support climate change solutions with $150 million for carbon sequestration.

Farmers might get paid for the carbon emissions they store in soil.

The bank and insurance company tax on more than $1 billion profits seems to be a kick at big corporations.

Revenues of $4.1 billion from it will add significantly to the big six banks annual $12.7 billion paid in all taxes – property, GST, income tax.

Expect some shifts in bank fees to offset the tax increase.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Beyond Your Backyard - Orphaned Wildlife and the Avian Flu

By Kimberly J. Epp, As seen on MJ Independent at: https://www.mjindependent.com/lifestyles/2022/4/22/beyond-your-backyard-orphaned-wildlife-and-the-avian-flu One could write about so much about our world [at this back into the nest. The mother will still return. such there is little that anyone can do to help these birds. time of the year] around Earth Day...there’s climate As for most mammals, their babies are not usually orHowever if you can contain the bird, whether it’s dead change, habitat loss, pandemics and factory farming, phaned and abandoned when the mother does not appear to or alive, so that predators do not eat it and come down with and the list goes on. But it’s also Springtime - and that be there. The mother is usually foraging in the area - never avian influenza, please attempt to do so. The wildlife rescue means baby animals, and sometimes even orphaned very far from where the youngster(s) is/are. society will give advice. wildlife.

A fawn is usually left alone, camouflaged and licked The Conservation Officers are overwhelmed and underOn top of that, there is also a highly pathogenic bird scent-free to be safe from predators. Unless the fawns ears funded, and as such are not able to come and get everything. flu that has reached our city limits. There have been a lot are curled (showing it hasn’t had milk for several days and *The recommendation from the government is that you of questions about what one should do if they come across is dehydrated), please leave that baby be! call 1-800-567-4224.* either situation, and that Are you seeing raccoons or even skunks wandering The official is the purpose of this around more during the daylight hours at this time of year? advice is to report column.

Don’t worry. They don’t have rabies, but they have babies! all of the birds (1) “Orphaned Wild- And those babies mean that the mothers will require more and contact this life” food. They mean you no harm, so thank you for doing them number.

There It goes without say- no harm. are, however, no ing that baby animals are Rabbits leave their young alone except when the mother guarantees that adorable. Our first in- feeds them. Too often, baby mammals are considered aban- anybody is goOrphaned skunk kit drinking stinct is to want to help doned and then picked up by someone. These people think ing to be able to come and pick the formula. Photo courtesy Living if we believe that a baby they are helping and that the baby/babies are in distress. animal is orphaned. But While their hearts are in the right place, quite often the bird up. Please Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation. sadly, the message of mother then returns to an empty nest - and becomes quite do your best in Canada Goose stricken with the Aviorphaned wildlife bears repeating as wildlife rehabilitation distressed herself when she cannot find her young. Baby keeping pets and an Flu. Sadly, there is no cure. If you centers enter their busiest time of the year - with a large rabbits do not have a high survival rate when taken from children away see a bird acting strangely, and in number of the “orphans” not truly orphaned. their nests. from the bird, and distress, please call 1-800-567-4224.

Wildlife rehabilitation centres are largely volunteer-run Wildlife rehabbers are thus inundated with young mam- if you can contain Do not handle the bird, and keep pets and children away. Photo credit and funded by donations. They work hard to educate the mals every spring. The general rule of thumb is; “If you it. unknown. public with the intention of returning wild animals to the care, leave them there”. But if you are unsure, you can call Birdfeeders wild. But it is important to know when an animal needs help, the Wildlife Rescue Society’s wildlife hotline at (306) 242Down in the and when it needs to be left alone.

7177. They will give you advice of what to do, call a local USA, the outbreak has been widespread and ongoing for Never move a baby animal from its nesting site unless rehabber if deemed necessary, and arrange transport. some time. They recommended taking down bird feeders it is in obvious distress. Baby birds jump from their nest and Depending on which province and area you live in, you for a few months. the parents feed them on the ground until they learn to fly. can find out the hotline in your area - and I myself always Here, the flu has not yet hit the backyard bird populaKeep your pets inside and leave these babies be. If the baby carried a wildlife emergency kit in the trunk of my car - as tion, and you can help by keeping your feeders clean. bird has no fledged feathers, you can safely place the chick you never know if you may run into an emergent situation!

Although it is now Spring, and the feeders aren’t as This included the hotline telephone number, a pet carrier (or necessary as they are in the winter, if you plan on keeping PUBLIC NOTICE box) with blanket, a water bowl, bottled water, a long net, a them up please keep them clean. jackknife (if an animal was entangled), etc.

Moldy bird feeders and seed can cause birds to get sick Top Gun Feeders Ltd. has made application under The Intensive Where do wild animals hide their young? Read more with other avian diseases as well.

Livestock Provisions of The Agricultural Operations Act for the at https://www.mjindependent.com/.../beyond-your-backRake the fallen seed up from below the feeders and put approval of waste storage and waste management plans for the yard... it into the compost or garbage. following Intensive Livestock Operation: Remember the general rule of thumb of the Canadian Clean the bird feeders using 2 parts bleach and one part Feedlot - 6,000 feeder cattle, 3,000 replacement heifers and Wildlife Service; “if you care, leave them there”, when it water. Scrub. Rinse well. Allow the feeder to dry in the sun3,000 calves (6,250 animal units) on SE 32-15-26 W2M in R.M. comes to baby wildlife. Always be prepared however to lend light before refilling. Do the same with the bird baths.

131 about 10km south of Moose Jaw. Any person wishing to review the information submitted to a hand when it comes to animals in need.

As for our pets, pet birds can get the avian influenza and Saskatchewan Agriculture may do so by: Whether it is a baby bird that has fallen out of the nest die. Cats are somewhat susceptible, and can become sick a) Contacting Anthony Nienhuis of Top Guns Feeder before developing feathers to an animal hit and left on the with a respiratory infection. Although it can be transmitted Ltd. (221 - 1598) side of the road that needs veterinarian care, we can always to humans, it is extremely rare. b) Reviewing a copy of the application at Saskatchewan show our humanity when it comes to helping other species.

True humanity means helping both human and non-huAgriculture-office in Regina (306-787-2150) or call 2. “The Avian Flu” man beings. As Jane Goodall says, we all make a difference.

Priscila Dickinson (306-787-1807).

A new threat to bird populations of all kinds within You need to decide what that difference will be. I myself Written comments recieved prior to June 06, 2022 are welcome North America is the highly virulent avian flu. What should prefer to choose kindness and compassion. and may be provided to: you do if you find a bird suspected of avian flu?

Will you take the pledge on this Earth Day to be kind to Top Gun Feeders Ltd. Do not touch sick or dead birds. Members of the pub- all living things as well? Every species plays an important PO Box 22014 RPO Downtown lic can call the wildlife rescue hotline at 306-242-7177 for part in the ecosystem, and we cannot afford to lose this conMoose Jaw, SK S6H 8A7 further advice and they will take each situation on a case by nected biodiversity.

Or to: case basis.

Epp is an Environmental Educator and writer and Priscila Dickinson, Engineer-in-Training The province will not be collecting Snow Geese as they is also the Past President and field trip coordinator of the Regional Engineer have been inundated with reports. The disease is much more Moose Jaw Nature Society.

Saskatchewan Agriculture likely to spread the more sick and dead birds are handled Epp can be reached on the MJNS Facebook page or at Agricutural Operations and transported around the province. kepp@shaw.ca for more information, or you can call her at 202-3085 Albert St. Unfortunately this strain is highly pathogenic and as (306) 681-3198.

Regina, Canada S4S 0B1

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Agrimart: Wheat overtakes Canola acres in planting intentions survey

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Record high grain prices have failed to coax Canadian farmers into planting more acres of some major grains.

A $26 a bushel price for canola still saw planting intentions fall by seven per cent to 20.9 million acres, according to the March Statistics Canada planting intentions survey.

In Saskatchewan farmers will plant eight per cent less of the yellow flowered oilseed for 11.1 million acres.

Wheat intentions perhaps reflect the record $14.36 a bushel price for spring wheat.

National wheat acres increase 17.6 per cent to 25.1 million, overtaking canola for the first time in years.

Spring wheat acres rise to 17.6 mil-

lion or seven per cent with Saskatchewan farmers planting 13.3 million acres for a 10.6 per cent increase.

Durum acreage expands by 12.5 per cent to 6.2 million, a possible reflection of the $15 a bushel price. Acreage in this province increases 15.4 per cent to 5.2 million acres.

Winter wheat acres decline by 216,000 (13 per cent) to 1.2 million.

Unresponsive to near record $7.89 bushel prices, barley acres decline 9.7 per cent to 7.5 million. In Saskatchewan barley drops 17.6 per cent to 3.1 million acres.

Dry pea acres drop almost 500,000 acres to 3.55 million. Lentil acres gain 185,000 acres to 4.5 million. Chickpea

acres drop 5,000 to 175.000.

Flax acreage declines 15.6 per cent to 867,000 despite a $29 a bushel price.

Oats acres increase 16.6 per cent to just under four million acres.

A 48 per cent acre gain to 457,000 acres for mustard reflects good growing

in dry conditions.

Canary seed acres fall almost 15 per cent to 268,000.

Dry bean acres decline by almost one-quarter to 337,000 while fall rye at 433,000 acres gains 3,000.

Soybeans gain 27,000 acres to 5.35 million.

High prices see a 10 per cent increase in sunflowers to 112,000 acres.

Summerfallow trends continue with a 22 per cent drop to 1.34 million acres.

The survey included 11,500 responding farms.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Storm-related assistance for livestock producers announced

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

In parts of southern Saskatchewan, livestock producers faced challenges due to severe spring storms that won’t soon be forgotten. On April 28th, the provincial government announced that additional funding would be made available to affected producers under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP)..

PDAP assists producers in impacted areas that have sustained substantial losses or damage to uninsurable property as a result of natural disasters, such as the recent powerful blizzards in southern Saskatchewan.

Many ranching communities in southern Saskatchewan have reported losses of livestock during this crucial calving season. Recent spring storms have left some cows with frozen calves,

Winter conditions continued well into spring, with the last spring storm in mid April.

or stepped on during high winds, heavy snowfall, and freezing temperatures.

Some producers have stated that this has been the most challenging calving season they have experienced in recent decades due to the prolonged wintery conditions that have continued well into the spring.

“We recognize the recent spring blizzards have taken a toll on producers at a critical time,” Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell said in Thursday’s release. “PDAP is available to provide timely financial support to producers who have lost livestock.”

In cases where local authorities have determined that a producer qualifies for assistance, they may file a claim for livestock losses, provided there is no exist-

ing insurance coverage for the animals. A livestock loss will be compensated using the current rates from the Wildlife Damage Compensation and Livestock Predation Program of the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation.

In the aftermath of a severe weather event, local authorities, such as municipalities, must request designation through the PDAP office to begin providing aid to farmers and ranchers. Livestock producers are encouraged to take photos or videos and document their losses as soon as these extreme weather events occur. For more information, producers can head to the PDAP website or call 1-866-6324033.

OPINION/COMMENTARY

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

Re: Farm disaster program renewal must support livestock producers Saskatchewan’s agricultural producers have been through a tough couple of years, especially our livestock producers.

Extreme drought across Western Canada in 2021 created widespread shortages of livestock feed and water, and left pastures and hay land in poor condition for the upcoming year.

In 2021, provincial and federal governments stepped up with AgriRecovery support to help producers deal with the increased costs of maintaining their herds, and that aid was very much appreciated. It was also designed as a one-time program that is now winding down.

Producers also appreciate the changes to remove the Reference Margin Limit in AgriStability, which has improved that program.

Significant challenges remain for this year however, and we are unsure about whether there is adequate programming to support the livestock sector.

2022 is shaping up as another difficult year for cattle producers. Many farms in the southeast lost new calves in the blizzards that swept through the area over the past few weeks. Calf mortality rates are reportedly up to 15% for some operations.

These losses are not covered under current Business Risk Management (BRM) programming.

Producers appreciate the announcement of the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in areas affected by spring storms.

At the same time, extreme drought persists in some western parts of Saskatch-

ewan. There’s no feed available and farms are preparing to pasture their animals on land that has little prospect of new growth without significant moisture.

Governments have not given themselves the toolkit they need to deal with emergency situations. We clearly need improvements to BRM programs to better support producers during and after natural disasters.

Federal and provincial governments are currently negotiating the next five-year agreement for agricultural policy. These consultations must recognize the significant challenges facing Saskatchewan livestock producers and develop better programs to support the industry in times of disaster.

It is also time to ensure that livestock and mixed producers can take advantage of production insurance tools like those that are available for crop producers.

Earlier this month, the APAS Next Policy Framework (NPF) Task Force released their recommendations for the 2023 agricultural programs. The report addresses the need for cost-shared insurance, disaster assistance programs that are on par with other countries, and environmental initiatives that support the development of water supplies on a much larger and more ambitious scale than what is currently available.

Canada produces the highest quality and most sustainably produced livestock in the world. The challenges facing cattle producers today threaten the long-term viability of the industry. Government pro-

grams can and should help producers better manage these risks.

We hope the government’s current negotiations will recognize the livestock industry’s contributions to Canadian agriculture by creating programs for 2023 that

will better support the needs of our industry for the future.

Ian Boxall, President – Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan

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Local mom accuses Sask. Science Centre of discriminating against kids with autism Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A Moose Jaw mom with two autistic children believes the Saskatchewan Science Centre discriminated against her family by refusing to accept the kids’ doctor-authorized mask exemptions and downplaying their health conditions.

The mother also wants schools to be aware of the venue’s mask policy if they take mask-exempt students there for field trips.

Chelsey Goodwin wanted to take her two children — ages three and five — to the Science Centre in Regina in late March but called first to ensure the venue would accommodate their condition, she explained. Her children have a diagnosed disability and are non-verbal, making it difficult to wear masks. Therefore, they have mask exemption notes.

“Almost all places have been really good about the fact my kids are non-verbal, and sometimes they don’t understand … the reasoning for wearing masks or keeping socks on in specific areas,” she said.

Goodwin reached the Science Centre’s front desk, where the employee seemed confused about her questions about accommodating her kids’ disabilities. He eventually told her the venue would not adjust its mask policies.

Discrimination, said Goodwin, is “the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds, of ethnicity, age, sex or disability.”

Goodwin accused the Science Centre of discriminating against people with disabilities, which apparently confused the desk clerk more and prompted him to deny the accusation, she recalled. The mother-of-two then spoke with the manager.

“She was kind of straightforward with me, like, ‘Nope, that’s how it goes’ type thing,” Goodwin said. “So then I just asked for the head office’s information.”

Chelsey Goodwin (centre), with her two children, daughter Molly and son Elliot. Photo courtesy Chelsey Goodwin Goodwin reached Ryan Holota, the Science Centre’s chief operating officer, and explained the situation and how she felt the venue had discriminated against her kids even though there were no provincial pandemic regulations.

The provincial government lifted all pandemic-related health measures on Feb. 28.

“He was really ignorant,” she said.

The Moose Jaw Express called Holota several times but did not hear back by press time.

On its website, the Science Centre says, “All staff and visitors to the Saskatchewan Science Centre/Kramer IMAX Theatre (except for those under the age of 2) are required to wear a mask at all times. If you are unable to wear a mask for any reason, we invite you to return at a later date.”

Holota suggested that Goodwin was the only person complaining about masks, but she countered that large groups were rallying against such rules, she recalled. He replied that the Science Centre would not make an excep-

tion and pointed out that a visitor in a wheelchair was OK wearing a mask.

“I said that has nothing to do with autism. Like, you’re literally combining all the disabilities into one, and that’s unfair to everybody,” Goodwin said.

She then argued the Science Centre did make exceptions by having a wheelchair-accessible building. She also pointed out that not all disabilities are visible and comparing someone in a wheelchair to someone with autism “is wrong.”

She thought the Science Centre’s approach was unacceptable and upsetting.

Goodwin decided not to take her kids because of the mask policy. She explained that she did not tell them about the proposed trip since they had experienced similar discrimination before.

“My children, they may not be able to speak, but they can hear and understand, so I don’t want them to get excited for something and have them disappointed,” Goodwin said, adding she eventually took them to another kid-based fun centre in Regina that accommodated their disabilities.

Goodwin understands the reason for masks but wants to see the Science Centre adapt its venue for people with various disabilities, whether autism or Down syndrome.

She would consider taking her kids there but would appreciate an apology.

She also hopes the Science Centre accommodates students with disabilities during school field trips. She pointed out that schools are all about inclusion, so she wants to ensure students with mask exemptions can attend with their classrooms.

“The only way to teach and educate society is to explain, reach out and voice when you feel something is wrong,” she added.

Moose Jaw Community Players take home trophies at TheatreFest 2022

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Community Players’ (MJCP) return to the stage was fun and triumphant — their production of The Ladies Foursome, written by Norm Foster, took second place at Theatre Saskatchewan’s TheatreFest 2022, held April 20 to 24 in Melfort.

In addition, Debbie Burgher won the Hilda Allen Memorial Trophy for runner-up best director; Crystal Milburn won the Woodward Trophy for Best Actress for her role as Connie; and Nadia Frost won the Mary Ellen Burgess trophy for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for A MJ Community Players rehearsal for ‘The Ladies Foursome’: (l-r) Karma Klassen, Crystal Milburn, Fiorina Hauck, Nadia Frost (supplied)

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The Ladies Foursone is a comedy with a cast of four women. Three of the women have been golfing together for more than ten years — their fourth member, Catherine, has recently died. The day after her funeral, they play a round in her honour and are joined by an old friend of Catherine’s whom they haven’t met before. Over 18 holes of golf (each hole is a different scene), the conversation spans the full range of human experience, from light and trivial to heavy and serious.

“Love them. This was such a wonderful journey with the four women. Working with them and (stage manager Joan Stumborg) too,” said Burgher, “they were just beautiful people.”

Burgher said that all four of the actors turned in consistently fantastic performances, and was thrilled that Milburn and Frost were honoured for their portrayals.

“Both of them were wonderful, as were (Fiorina

Hauck as Tate) and (Karma Klassen as Dory)… They worked so hard. Their job is like any art; it requires a lot of work for it to become something beautiful, and they all did a really good job.”

The MJCP put on two performances at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery on April 13 and 14 before their TheatreFest appearance. MJCP President Crystal Milburn said that those shows were also a success.

“I was really pleased with how well attended they were,” Milburn said. “I think it speaks to how ready people are to get out of their homes and start doing stuff again. I think everybody had a great time, and I know some people came out for both shows.”

Milburn added that she had a wonderful experience working with the cast and crew of The Ladies Foursome, and was a bit sad it was over.

“There’s always a bit of a letdown… I don’t know if grief is the right word, but there’s a moment where you have to say, ‘that’s over and done now,’ and it just encourages us to think about what we want to do next.”

The Community Players are already planning their next show. Burgher said that she and Stumborg are working on a play called Notoriously Moose Jaw which they hope to begin producing sometime in the next year or so.

And they are always looking for new members, Burgher added. Not just for acting, but for all the other important work that goes on behind the scenes. Sound, art, set design, costume, there are many different things that need to be done in theatre.

“And we’re happy to teach people what that means, they don’t have to come in with any kind of knowledge.

It just becomes a really nice family and community that you can belong to.”

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From The Kitchen

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Eddy Arnold sang it best for Mothers in our lives

M - is for the million things she gave me O - means only that she’s growing old T - is for the tears she shed to save me H - is for her heart of purest gold E - is for her eyes with love-light shining R - means right and right she’ll always be Put them all together they spell mother, a word that means the world to me

M - is for the mercy she possesses O - means that I owe her all I own T - is for her tender sweet caresses H - is for her hands that made a home E - means everything she’s done to help me R - means real and regular you see Put them all together they spell mother, a word that means the world to me The preceding lyrics were written by Theodore Morse and Howard Johnson, and sung by Eddy Arnold. They were also sung by my church Sunday School classes in honour of our mothers.

In addition to singing together and mostly in tune, individual families also feted Moms, Grandmothers and other elderly ladies by helping to prepare meals so Moms could relax and be Queen for a day.

This week’s recipes offer ideas for an easy to prepare meal — with adult help, of course.

••• BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE 1 1/2 cups frozen berries 1 banana, peeled and sliced 2 cups white or chocolate milk 2 tbsps. honey or maple syrup Place all ingredients in a blender and puree on low until berries are broken up.

Turn blender to high speed and blend for 2 minutes until frothy.

Pour into a chilled glass and serve smoothie while cold.

Leftover mixture may be stored in refrigerator.

Whisk briskly before serving the leftovers.

••• EASY MACARONI AND CHEESE 1-10 oz. can condensed cheddar cheese soup 1/2 soup can of milk dash ground pepper 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 green onion, sliced 3 tbsps. dry bread crumbs 2 tbsps. butter or margarine, melted

Cook macaroni as per package directions. This should yield about 4 cups of cooked macaroni.

Drain and keep warm.

Combine soup, milk and pepper. Mix well then pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

Stir in warm macaroni, tomato and onion. Mix bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over macaroni mixture.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through. Serves four.

••• MICROWAVE DEEP DISH COOKIE 1 tbsp. butter, melted 1 tbsp. white sugar 1 tbsp. brown sugar 3 drops vanilla pinch salt 1 egg yolk 1/4 cup flour 2 tbsps. chocolate chips Mix all ingredients, adding chocolate chips last.

Spoon into a large cup or small bowl. Microwave on high for 40-60 seconds. Serve warm, topped with ice cream.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Shriners’ Mother’s Day ‘MOMentum’ Cruise to circle the city once more on May 8

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

This will be the Moose Jaw Shrine Club’s second MOMentum Cruise, which they hope to continue as an annual tradition celebrating Mother’s Day. “It really is a tribute to moms everywhere, but also just to all the ladies in our lives,” said Shriner Noble Aaron Ruston.

The drive is open to all makes, models, and years — anyone who wants to participate can do so.

The event will begin around noon on May 8 in the south parking lot of the Town ‘N Country Mall on Main Street. Shriners will be on hand to answer any questions and get all the drivers organized for the cruise around town.

The first car will leave the north parking lot onto Main Street at 1 p.m.

The 2000 Plymouth Prowler raffle car was front and centre in the gathering leading up to the parade 2021 MOMentum Mother’s Day cruise (photo by Randy Palmer)

“Because of light situations and stuff, sometimes we get separated a bit,” Ruston said. “You know, when you get 150 cars going, it gets kind of backed up.”

Route directions are available on the Moose Jaw Shrine Club’s Facebook page. If anyone gets separated they can refer to those directions to continue moving.

The cruise started in 2021 as a way to show support on Mother’s Day without being able to visit in person. It was a huge hit, Ruston said, with people gathering on sidewalks, lawns, and porches to watch the cars roll by.

The Shrine Club has prepared the route to avoid the most potholed streets, as well as calling ahead to the retirement homes the cruise will pass.

First prize in this year’s MOMentum cruise car raffle is the 2022 Black Bow Tie Camaro that will be leading the way

Shrine Club Mother’s Day cruise 2022 route map

We don’t want to disturb people with car noise, Ruston said, we just want to express appreciation on Mother’s Day. “Last year was so well received,” he added. “It’s an incredible event for spectators and for the people driving the cars — we’re car-aholics, so it’s a great event for everyone, we hope.”

Raffle tickets will be sold in the parking lot before and after the cruise. There are two raffles: one for a car; the other is a standard 50/50 raffle.

The first prize in the car raffle, similar to last year, is the brand-new 2022 “Black Bow Tie” Camaro that will be leading the procession.

The second prize is $2,000 cash, and the third prize is $1,000.

Tickets will be one (1) ticket for $20; five (5) tickets for $50; or 20 tickets for $100. Tickets can be paid for with cash, debit, or credit, and delivery will be electronic this year rather than using hard copies.

All proceeds from the event will go to Moose Jaw Shrine Club charitable projects, such as paying for the travel of families to receive medical care for their children or supporting the International Shriners network of children’s hospitals.

Cars of all vintages took part in the 2021 Mother’s Day cruise (photo by Randy Palmer)

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Garden centres have opened for the spring, and although it may be some time before the annuals and perennials are ready for sale, it’s never too early to get seeds, soils, pavers, and tools for your garden.

Windmill Greenhouses – 1640 Ominica Street East Regular hours at the greenhouse start Mother’s Day weekend and owner Sandy Couture is excited for the upcoming season.

Windmill seeds most of their own product and do a lot of work with planters and hanging baskets, Couture said. Once they’re open, they will have veggies, herbs, perennials, bedding-out plants, and some trees and shrubs.

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ing forward to their Mother’s Day event, which they always try to make a special occasion.

Couture considers ambience an important part of her business, with music and specialty coffee and a great deal of care taken for their pot and gift shop displays.

“It’s just always exciting, because we’re seasonal and we’re only open for a couple of months,” she said. “So yeah, we’re just excited about being open for spring.”

Cornell Design & Landscaping – 11 km south of Moose Jaw on #2 Highway Cornell Design & Landscaping also opened in mid-March and has been busy raising little annual and perennial sproutlings for adoption to a forever home.

However, they were also growing through the winter, and those plants are ready to go now.

“We have hundreds of tropical houseplants that we grew over the winter, so they’re all ready to go,” said Leslie Cornell. She is particularly pleased with their dragon tails, which are interesting and don’t need a lot of care to grow well.

Cornell said they grow many of their plants to appeal to the “unique market.”

“We also have succulent plants, lots and lots of succulent plants that are ready to go home with people. Succulents are pretty cool,” she said. “The nice thing

Cornell Design & Landscaping are selling safe-painted succulents and cacti as a fun promotion. The plants will eventually shed the colouring. about succulents for the prairies is that quite often succulents come from the desert… and our area of the prairie often is like a desert where we get really hot days and cool nights.”

Growing annual plants such as petunias can be challenging here, Cornell said, because they aren’t hardy in these conditions: “You can go to work in the morning and come home at the end of the day and they’ll all be dead. The succulents? You could probably go on holidays for two weeks and they’d still look great.”

Cornell Design & Landscaping is a

Barkman Concrete dealer. Cornell said they chose Barkman because it met the quality standards they wanted. They can also design, build, and maintain landscaping, as well as offer advice and solutions for every gardening need.

Landscaping and yard maintenance quotes are free within Moose Jaw, and Cornell said they offer maintenance discounts for seniors.

Keon Garden Centre - 1645 Stadacona Street West Keon Garden Centre is also open for those eager to get into seasonal gardening and landscaping. Annuals should be ready to go and shouldn’t be planted outside until at least the May long weekend. Trees and shrubs are also available. Strawberries are growing in the greenhouse and will be ready, along with hundreds of other perennials.

By the end of May, Keon Garden Centre will have a full selection of every type of garden plant that will grow in Saskatchewan. They also carry tools, irrigation supplies, décor, bulk aggregate, pavers and stones, fountains, and more.

Keon carries several brands of vegetable seeds, both organic and GMO. Duffey explained that “genetically modified” simply means that those varieties have been carefully bred for greater hardiness – they have thicker stems, resistance to common blights and viruses, and/or produce more produce.

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Love of art visible in creativity at Parsons Dietrich Pottery Studio

By April Meersman - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com Their son Devon has Parsons Dietrich Pottery Studio is located off Highway 1 at 1200 Lakeview Service Road in Moose Jaw. On ar- been trained and taken his riving at this destination, you will find an unassuming place in the family busiold white church with red trim. This building provides ness alongside his parents. a unique backdrop to the artistry you will find within its This is truly a family busidoors. Upon entering, you will see three high arched win- ness.

If you cannot find what you are looking for with their dows illuminating the depth of artistry within its walls one-of-a-kind works of art, they can take custom orders while framing a stunning view of Wakamow Valley.

Your own creativity will begin to flow like the prairie to suit their clients’ needs from large orders to handmade winds as you peruse the gallery of handmade pottery. Art- gifts made for special occasions.

Summer hours: Mon-Sat from 10 am - 5 pm. Off-seaistry and experience shine through each handmade mug, son hours they are open from Sept. through to Dec. 24th wall hanging and plate.

Zach Dietrich and his wife Wendy Parsons are well- - Tues-Sat from 10 am - 5 pm. The studio and gallery are known Saskatchewan artists who have been featured in closed Jan and Feb and reopen in March shows and exhibits around the province. Wendy and Zach both dedicate time to the community and share their love of art through workshops and various projects.

Their studio, located on the lower floor of the church, uses the best Saskatchewan sourced clay. Zach and Wendy hand-mix their own food-safe grade glazes in prairie colours giving their artistry its own unique style. They have three kilns on the premises opening up avenues of creative options.

Working with glazes and new techniques encourages these artists to develop new and exciting functional ware such Check out their Facebook page at:https://www.faceas bowls, mugs, goblets, book.com/Parsons-Dietrich-Pottery-158696807522571 plates and more.

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The Moose Jaw Pottery Club is a small non-profit dedicated to creating pottery on the wheel and by hand. They offer regular educational classes for total beginners as well as for those looking to improve their technique.

Their annual fundraisers help them offset the cost of renting their studio and making that space available to their members.

MOTHER’S DAY SALE The ever-popular Mother’s Day sale will be in-person again this year at the club’s studio at 741 7th Avenue Southeast.

The sale will run for two days: Friday, May 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Warriors win first-round playoff series against Saskatoon in five games Moose Jaw takes 3-2 win over Blades in overtime in Saskatoon in Game 3, drop 5-3 decision in Game 4, finish things off back home with 6-3 victory on Friday night Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors are off to the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs, and they were able to get the job done quicker than almost any outside observer predicted.

After winning the first two games of their Eastern Conference quarter-final series with the Saskatoon Blades last week, the Warriors picked up a 3-2 overtime victory in Saskatoon in Game 3 on Tuesday, Apr. 26 before dropping a 5-3 decision to the Blades in Game 4 the following night.

That set the stage for Game 5 back in Moose Jaw on Friday, and the Warriors would finish off the best-of-seven series with a 6-3 victory in front of nearly 3,500 fans at Mosaic Place. ‘“I’m real proud of the group, they learned a lot about themselves during this round, especially how to play to be successful,” said Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary. “They showed the resiliency that they’ve shown all season long and whether it was in the game, within the game, or after a tough loss last game, they bounce back fast.”

Game 3 saw the Blades get off to a quick start on an early goal from Jayden

Warriors forward Atley Calvert celebrates his insurance goal in the third period of Game 5.

Wiens, but Eric Alarie and Martin Rysavy would reply for Moose Jaw before the second period was out. There the score would stay until 45 seconds remained in the game, when Brandon Lisowsky scored to send things to overtime.

There, Cordel Larson would finish things off at 9:40, when his shot from the boards into traffic redirected into the Saskatoon goal.

Carl Tetachuk had 27 saves in goal for

Moose Jaw, Nolan Maier made 34 stops for Saskatoon.

“We talked about that before the game, we were going to see Saskatoon’s best tonight,” O’Leary said. “We just had to match it with our best. And I think that’s what we saw tonight, Saskatoon generates a lot off the rush, so they were flying the zone and making it tough on our D to be counting numbers. Then they capitalize on the power play, which has been big for them all season long. But the fact that we found a way to win is big for the group.”

And how, because 24 hours later it would be the Blades who came out on top in another hard-fought battle.

Egor Sidorov, Kyle Crnkovic and Noah Boyko scored for Saskatoon to give the home team a 3-1 lead late in the second, but Max Wanner would score his second of the game in the period’s final seconds, and Ryder Korczak would tie things up 2:54 into the third.

Rhett Rhinehart scored the eventual game-winner with 8:37 to play, and Crnkovic finished things off with an empty-netter.

Maier faced 35 shots for Saskatoon,

Tetachuk 30 for Moose Jaw. That set the stage for Friday night, where Jagger Firkus had two goals and an assist to go along with single markers from Denton Mateychuk, Thomas Tien, Atley Calvert and Robert Baco to finish the series off.

Josh Pillar scored twice for the Blades, Wong had their final goal of the season.

Tetachuk faced 29 shots in the series clincher, Maier 41.

The Warriors now await either the Winnipeg Ice, who finished off their series with an 8-2 win over Prince Albert Friday, or the Red Deer Rebels who were playing Game 6 on Sunday night in Brandon with Red Deer holding a 3-2 series lead. That score was unavailable as of press time.

A Brandon series win would see the Wheat Kings face Winnipeg and the Warriors the Edmonton Oil Kings; a Red Deer win would have the Warriors face Winnipeg.

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Wright, Anseeuw split first two games at World Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles

Canada opens with 8-4 victory over Latvia before dropping 6-4 decision to Germany in first two games in Finland Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It’s been an up-and-down start for Canada’s Marie Wright and Jamie Anseeuw at the World Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles Championship in Lohja, Finland.

The duo opened the tournament Saturday with an 8-4 victory over Latvia’s Polina Rozkova and Agris Lasmans in the afternoon draw before falling 6-4 to Ger-

many’s Christiane Putzich and Burkhard Moeller in the late draw.

Their lone game on Sunday was a heartbreaker, as they dropped a 7-6 decision when Slovakia’s Monika Kunkelova and Radoslav Duris scored three in the final end.

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Marie Wright and Jamie Anseeuw are in action at the World Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles Championships.

Annseuw are playing their first mixed doubles event as a team after winning bronze in curling with Team Canada at the 2018 Paralympic Games.

The world championship is also the first of its kind in mixed doubles for wheelchair curling.

Canada got off to a solid start against Latvia, stealing one in the first end and leading 2-1 through three. Things turned dramatically in Canada’s favour from there, though, as they’d steal two in each of the next three ends. That included the fifth, when Latvia used their power play to try and get back into the game, only to give up a pair.

Trailing 8-1, Latvia got on the board for only the second time in the game in the seventh with a three-ender and the following end, Canada used their power play and ran Rozkova and Lasmans out of rocks to pick up their first win.

Against Germany, it was Canada’s turn to chase after a tough start. Putzich

and Moeller used the hammer to take a pair in the first and then stole single points the next three ends for a 5-0 lead.

Wright and Anseeuw didn’t go quietly, though, putting up their first point in the fifth, stealing two in the sixth and another in the seventh to get back to within one.

Germany put their power play to perfect use in the final end, though, picking up a single point for the win.

On Sunday, Slovakia used the hammer to score three in the first end and build a 4-1 lead through three.

Much like they did in their previous game against Germany, though, Canada was able to rally. After scoring a single point in the fourth, Wright and Anseeuw stole two in the fifth to tie things up and then cracked Slovakia’s power play with a steal of one in the sixth before adding another single point in the seventh.

That set the stage for the final end, where Kunkelova and Duris would put up their big end to pull off the stunning win.

Wright and Anseeuw continued their round robin against the United States and Norway on May 2 before facing Turkey and Czechia May 3. Canada then finished off their round robin on the morning of May 4 against Denmark. Scores from those contests were unavailable as of press time.

The top three teams from each round robin pool advance to the playoff round beginning Thursday, May 5 For more information, including live scoring throughout the event, be sure to visit www.worldcurling.org/events/ wwhmdcc2022.

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With Blades now in rearview mirror, Warriors turn focus to second-round opponent

Whether they face the Winnipeg Ice or Edmonton Oil Kings, Warriors aim to keep rolling along with what’s worked -- hard work and resiliency Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

When the Western Hockey League playoffs started, the vast majority of those making predictions looked at the series between the Moose Jaw Warriors and Saskatoon Blades as one that was all but certain to go to seven games.

What no one could have predicted was just how much of a jump the Warriors would take in their game right from the opening puck drop.

Regardless of the score or how much momentum the Blades had, Moose Jaw always seemed to find a way to keep pressing. And when things did turn against them, the Warriors almost always seemed to have an answer -- and that played precisely into what head coach Mark O”Leary had been looking for from his team heading into the postseason: resiliency, drive and a neversay-die attitude in every situation.

Now, after their five-game win in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final, the Warriors are off to the second round of the playoffs.

“Yeah, it was really good,” said Warriors forward and Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Atley Calvert. “We obviously wanted to get it done in four, but we were still able to get it done in five, which is the biggest thing. I think we battled hard and we deserve this time off that we’re getting here.”

While Denton Mateychuk led the Warriors in scoring in the first round with a goal and eight points through the five

Carl Tetachuk turned in impressive showing after impressive showing throughout the first round. Randy Palmer games, it was Calvert who drew plenty of attention as things played out. The 18-yearold forward’s hard-nosed style played havoc with the Blades defenders all series, and if not for some bad puck luck, he’d have far more than his two goals and five points.

It all led to head coach Mark O’Leary slotting Calvert onto a line with high-scoring forwards Jagger Firkus and Brayden Yager for Game 5.

“He was there for a reason,” O’Leary said. “I think he was probably our best overall player start to finish in the first round and he brings a special element to any line that he plays on and we certainly saw that here in [Game 5].”

Now, with Saskatoon behind them, the focus turns to what will undoubtedly be a

far more difficult task ahead -- either the Eastern Conference regular-season champion Winnipeg Ice or Central Division champion Edmonton Oil Kings in the second round.

The Warriors have seen success against both teams this season, though -with a 3-1 win over Winnipeg at the beginning of April one of the most impressive wins of the season for the team -- and as a result, the plan going forward won’t change.

“It doesn’t matter who we’re playing, it has to be more about us,” O’Leary said.

“Certainly there are some things we can pre-scout with whoever we’re playing, but at the end of the day we just need to do what we can as well as we can.”

Of course, in the continuous quest for hockey perfection, there’s always something to improve on. Even with their firstround success, that’s no different this time

Denton Mateychuk led the Warriors in scoring through the first round of the playoffs. Nick Pettigrew

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“I think number one is puck management,” O’Leary said. “They’re learning here how big moments in the game are, how when the puck is on your stick it could be the most important play of the game and you just have to make sure that you do it firm and make the make the best play that you can at the moment.”

Regardless of who they face, the Warriors will have the next week off to recuperate from a spate of nagging injuries in the first round. The team didn’t have Eric Alarie or Riley Niven for Game 5, and both are day-to-day, as is captain Daemon Hunt, who has missed more than a month with a lower-body injury. While traditional playoff secrecy kept O’Leary from making any predictions, the hope is all could return soon.

“Yeah, we’re a little banged up, so the guys certainly deserve a couple of days off here to refresh and recharge, and we’ll reset be ready to go,” O’Leary said. “Hopefully guys that are banged up are a little bit more healthy and ready to go next weekend.”

The Warriors’ second-round opponent will be decided by who wins the series between the Red Deer Rebels and Brandon Wheat Kings, with a Rebels win giving the Warriors the Ice, and a Brandon win giving Moose Jaw the Oil Kings. Game 6 of that series was slated for Sunday, with Red Deer leading 3-2. No score was available as of press time.

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City champions decided in Moose Jaw high school badminton Cornerstone, Central tie for senior team championship, Districts this weekend in Gravelbourg Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

As is usually the case, there weren’t a ton of surprises in the Moose Jaw high school badminton senior city championships on Tuesday night, April 26th.

Except for one very unusual occurrence.

The Cornerstone Christian School Falcons and Central Cyclones ended up in the rarest of occasions for the local tournament, finishing the day tied for first place in the team championship with 13 points each.

Both teams won two gold, two silver and one bronze and with no tiebreak beyond that, the Falcons and Cyclones will share the title in 2022.

As for how things shook out across the divisions, it turns out that getting hot late in the season can pay big dividends.

That was the case for Cornerstone’s Malayna Gramlich and Sarah Buhler, who followed up on their first league win just before the Easter break with a gold medal in girls doubles. Teammates Jenna Benallick and Kiara Smith were second and Vanier’s Ratchel Chakanza and Rizza Alimoot won bronze. All three finishers were the same as the final league night.

There were no such surprises in girls’ singles, as defending provincial silver medalist Kenzie Behrns from Cornerstone capped off a season filled with first-place showings with the city championship gold

Medal winners in boys singles include Cole Breitkruez (Cornerstone, silver), Harry Lin (Central, gold), Nigel Fang (Central, bronze).

Medal winners in girls singles include Kylee Cooper (Peacock, silver), Kenzie Behrns (Cornerstone, gold), Jerielle Manalo (Vanier, bronze).

Medal winners in boys doubles include Cole Benallick and Matt Artavia (Cornerstone, bronze), Ashton Glova and Jayden Watterson (Vanier, gold), Curtis Smith and Tayvin Wong (Central, silver).

Medal winners in girls doubles include Ratchel Chakanza and Rizza Alimoot (Vanier, bronze), Malayna Gramlich and Sarah Buhler (Cornerstone, gold), Jenna Benallick and Kiara Smith (Cornerstone, silver).

medal. Peacock’s Kylee Cooper got hot at just the right time to win silver, and Vanier’s Jerielle Manalo won bronze.

Boys singles saw Central’s Harry Lin bounce back from his League Night #3 second-place showing to win gold, finishing ahead of night three winner Cole Breitkreuz from Cornerstone. Central’s Nigel Fang was once again third and won bronze.

Boys doubles saw League Night #1 winners Ashton Glova and Jayden Watterson from Vanier finally break through again after top-three showings all season, as they finished ahead of Central’s Curtis Smith and Tayvin Wong for gold. Fellow season-long contenders Matt Artavia and Cole Benallick from Cornerstone were third.

Central’s Jaylon Salido-Porter and Ember Dusomme capped a season sweep in mixed doubles with gold in the city final, while League Night #3 runners-up Noah Klippenstein and Ashley Ciserno were the silver medalists and Darryl Manalo and Ynah Ombawa from Vanier won bronze.

With the city champions decided, the top two from each division will now move on to the District championships in Gravelbourg on Saturday, The top finishers there will play in the regional championships on Saturday, May 7 in Gravelbourg, followed by provincials on Saturday, May 14 in Rosthern.

Cornerstone wins four of five divisions in high school junior badminton city championship

Provincial playdowns on the horizon after solid showing for Falcons in Moose Jaw finals Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Cornerstone Christian School Falcons might have had to share their team championship in high school senior badminton on Apr. 28, but 24 hours later, they left nothing to doubt when the younger players took centre stage.

The Falcons won four of the five division championships at Peacock on their way to claiming the team title.

The girls singles division saw Cornerstone’s Kiana Hrechka follow up on her first League Night win prior to the Easter break with the junior championship. League Night #1 winner Leah Crossland of Vanier finished second, while Peacock’s Devlynn McClung -the League Night #2 winner -- was the bronze medalist.

Central’s Micah Klippenstein followed the same pattern as Hrechka, winning the final League Night and then following up with the boys singles city title.

Cornerstone’s Nolan Novak won League Night #1 but settled for silver this time around, Central’s Cole Wilson was the bronze medalist.

Cornerstone’s Gabriella Thomas and Kenna Chamberlain rebounded from their League Night #3 third-place showing to once again return to the top of the standings and claim girls doubles gold.

High school junior badminton boys singles medalists include Cole Wilson (Central, bronze), Micah Klippenstein (Central, gold) and Nolan Novak (Cornerstone, bronze).

High school junior badminton girls singles junior medalists include Devlynn McLung (Peacock, bronze), Kiana Hrechka (Cornerstone, gold) and Leah Crossland (bronze).

High school junior badminton boys doubles medalists include Logan Hawley and Yassir Adam (Central, bronze), Tanner Behrns and Drew Biette (Cornerstone, gold), Eric Swalm and Come Buffier (Peacock, silver).

High school junior badminton girls doubles medalists include Kwathar Al Mostafa and Aamina Rizvi (Central, bronze), Kenna Chamberlain and Gabriella Thomas (Cornerstone, gold), Arlyn Dequina and Waverley Demassi (Vanier, silver).

Waverley Demassi and Arlyn Dequina from Vanier were the silver medalists, while Central’s Kwathar Al Mostafa and Aamina Rizvi debuted in the top three at the perfect time, winning bronze.

The boys doubles division saw a single team from the regular season in action, and that would be Cornerstone gold medalists Tanner Behrns and Drew Biette. Peacock’s Eric Swalm and Come Buffier were the silver medalists, Logan Hawley and Yassir Adam won bronze.

Mixed doubles saw Cornerstone’s Annika Wonnick and Wyatt Craig improve a spot from their League Night #3 finish to claim the gold medal. Teammates Linnea Mellor and Luke Kaminski won silver while Krishia Bautista and Jhon Novelozo from Vanier were the bronze medalists.

Things now move into the nitty-gritty part of the season as provincial playdowns began this past weekend.

The Bantam and Senior District tournaments took place at Peacock and in Gravelbourg respectively on Apr. 30, with the SHSAA regional tournament set for Saturday, May 7 at Peacock, with the top finishers from there advancing to provincials on Saturday, May 14 in Rosthern.

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Miller Express sign on Einarson from University of Calgary

Standout outfielder from Manitoba brings solid offence to Western Canadian Baseball League team Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Throughout his career, University of Calgary outfielder Kalli Einarson has been the kind of player who can put the ball in play.

He did so at the 2017 Canadian national 18-and-under championships, again throughout his time in the Manitoba Junior Baseball League and now as he takes the field with the Dinos in the Canadian College Baseball Conference.

Now the Moose Jaw Miller Express are hoping he’ll do the same this summer in the Western Canadian Baseball League.

The Miller Express recently announced the signing of the fourth-year Dinos veteran, with the right-handed-hitting outfielder aiming to keep on keeping on with his success at the plate.

Einarson raised some eyebrows at the 2017 Baseball Canada 18U tournament, when while playing for Team Manitoba he racked up eight hits in 14 at bats over five games, recording a .571 average in the tournament to go along with eight hits and four runs batted in along the way.

He ended up signing with the University of Calgary the next season and promptly saw his first two campaigns in the CCBC cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.

When Einarson was able to hit the field in 2021 with the MJBL’s St. Boniface Legionnaires, the bat was definitely still there.

He’d hit .303 with three doubles and

Kalli Einarson 10 RBI over 33 games, while also showing an impressive eye at the plate to finish with a .511 on-base percentage. His .905

on-base-plus-slugging percentage was one of the best on the team.

As an interesting aside, one of the league’s top averages that season belonged to none other than Denton Mateychuk, who hit .500 for Winnipeg South, albeit over only nine plate appearances before another sport ended up taking up his time.

With the Dinos through nine games this season, Einarson is hitting .200 with two doubles, a home run and nine runs batted in over 30 at bats.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express open their 2022 WCBL campaign on Friday, May 27 when they host the Medicine Hat Mavericks at Ross Wells Park.

Canucks drop pair to open Sask Premier Baseball League 18U AA campaign

Moose Jaw falls 7-6 to North Battleford in opener on Saturday, drop 3-1 decision to Prince Albert Sunday The Moose Jaw Canucks found themselves in a pair of close contests to open their Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League 18U AA season this past weekend, but they’re still seeking their first win.

The Canucks dropped a 7-6 decision in extra innings to the North Battleford Beavers on Saturday before falling 3-1 to the Prince Albert Royals Sunday to kick off the 2022 campaign.

Moose Jaw looked to have things going their way in their season opener at Montgomery Field, as a pair of runs in the first inning and three in the fifth saw the Canucks holding a 5-3 lead heading into the late innings.

The Beavers rallied with a pair in the sixth, though, and would take the game

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express tage of an error to score a pair of runs and managed to allow only a single run despite getting into a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the inning.

Shaune Reimer finished the day 1-for3 with two runs scored, while Tayden Hardwicke also crossed the plate twice.

Brendan Gerbrandt was 1-for-3 with a pair of runs batted in.

Dylan Anderson got the start for Moose Jaw and allowed a single run on two hits while striking out four in 3 ⅔ inDylan Anderson delivers for the Moose nings work. A platoon of four players took Jaw 18U AA Canucks during their sea- the mound to close things out.

The Canucks just couldn’t find a way son opener on Saturday afternoon. to solve Prince Albert’s Nick Dutchak on into extra innings.

Sunday, as the Royals hurler went six inThere, North Battleford took advan- nings and allowed a single run on three

hits while striking out 13 to earn the win.

Gerbrandt turned in a solid showing of his own on the mound, giving up three unearned runs and not allowing a hit in 4 ⅓, striking out seven. Aaden Husband closed things out, allowing a hit and striking out four.

Gerbrandt helped out his own cause with a 2-for-3 night at the plate, including an RBI. Anderson scored their lone run in the sixth inning.

The Canucks were right back in action on Tuesday, May 3 against the Lumsden Cubs, with the score from that game unavailable as of press time. Next home action in Thursday, May 5 against the Regina Buffalos at Ross Wells Park.

Moose Jaw and District Minor Girls Fastball holds first opening day in two years

Organization sees near-record registration numbers as new campaign opens wth full slate of games at Optimist Park Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The season is officially underway for Moose Jaw and District Minor Girls Fastball.

And not only is everything on time, the league has the most players it’s had in decades and they were even gifted with a nice afternoon weather-wise to get things started.

More than 300 players, coaches and officials took part in the annual opening ceremony at Optimist Park on Sunday, kicking off a campaign that will have a different look compared to previous seasons.

That’s because the age groupings have been advanced a year this season, meaning instead of Under-10, U12, U14 and U16/19 house league divisions this season, teams will be playing in U9, U11, U13, U15 and U17/19 classes -- bringing a whole new age division into the proceedings.

It’s made for some finagling and wrangling in order to get things in order for the season, but nothing that’s proven too onerous.

“I’m not going to complain, but it is stretching us a bit,” said league commissioner Shawn Okerstrom. “We’re looking at some growing pains, there are supply problems with catcher’s gear for the young kids, and even getting enough new balls [has been difficult]. But we’re happy with how things are looking and we’re ready to go.”

Just some of the teams and 300-plus players and coaches who ringed the infield for opening ceremonies Even the local tournament schedule has been hit by increased numbers. In years past, 15 or so teams would be a good weekend, while in 2022, the U11 and U13 tournaments are already at 20-plus teams, with more potentially on the way.

It’s all going to make for a busy campaign, with it all beginning with the first official opening day in two years on Sunday morning.

University of Calgary Dinos pitcher Madison Thul threw the ceremonial first pitch of the season, and to say the least, it meant a lot to the former Moose Jaw Ice standout.

“It’s amazing, literally the biggest honour ever,” Thul said shortly after

throwing her perfect strike. “I stood on the infield for opening ceremonies every single year, and I’ve seen so many other amazing people do this, too. It’s incredible and a great honour and I’m so appreciative.”

Making the opening pitch even more special for Thul was who received the honour prior to her in 2019 -- legendary Moose Jaw fastball coach Eddie Moore, who passed away on April 20.

MJDMGF president Ryan Ward made special mention of Moore during his remarks, recognizing his contribution to the development of many a pitcher over the years, including Thul.

“Eddie was amazing,” she said. “I

was really looking forward to seeing him around this summer because I’m finally playing in the Ladies league this year and was hoping he’d be able to see that. But I was able to talk to him last year, so it’s okay.”

Once the opening ceremony was complete, it was time to play ball, with each of the six divisions hitting the field for a full slate of games on the Optimist Park diamonds throughout the day.

For more information on Moose Jaw and District Minor Girls Fastball, be sure to visit www.mjfastball.ca and to follow them on Facebook.

Madison Thul throws the ceremonial opening pitch during the Moose Jaw and District Minor Girls Fastball opening day.

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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 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 meets on www.zoom.us platform Wednesday evenings at 7pm. The themes for the month of May are: May 4 Brother & Sister; May 11 Twilight zone; May 18 Museum Day; May 25 Missing Children’s Day. For more information email Lorna secretary-3418@toastmastersclubs.org or text 306 690 8739.

Moose Jaw Festival of Dance 61st Dance Inspirations competition will be held from May 5th to 8th at Peacock Centennial Auditorium. Seven studios from Alberta and Saskatchewan will be on stage throughout the event, featuring a total of 326 dancers. Action begins Thursday, May 5 and runs through Saturday, May 7 before the best-of-thebest Dance Challenge hits the stage on Sunday, May 8. The main competition features sessions all day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The top performers from the week will take part in Sunday’s Dance Challenge, which takes place at 2 p.m.

Weekend passes are $40 each and include all sessions except the Dance Challenge. Session passes are $8, day passes are $15. Tickets for the Dance Challenge are $15 each and are assigned seating, so be sure to pick them up in advance if possible.

For plenty more information on Dance Inspirations, including much more on the adjudicators, a look at the event syllabus and more, be sure to visit their website at www.danceinspirations.ca. “ 100 Mile Bicycle Trek Fundraiser” for Orphan Children of Ukraine and to commemorate the “100 years” of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus in the province, the Knights of Columbus Bishop Budka Council #5914 of St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, along with their volunteers and sponsors will be hosting the “100 mile bicycle trek fundraising project”.

When: Long Weekend- Two Days- Saturday May 21st (first 50 miles) and Sunday May 22nd, 2022 (last 50 miles). Where: From Regina (8 am pre-ride start-off/registration at Tim Horton’s Harbor Landing, Regina) on Highway #1 to Moose Jaw, Sk. then return next day from Moose Jaw (8 am pre-ride start-off at Tim Horton’s downtown), back to Regina. The route is approximately 100 miles long. Snacks and beverages will be provided on route.

Participants are responsible for their own accommodations and meals.

How: By bicycle or possible alternate with priority on having a highway security escort.

Participants: Knights of Columbus volunteers, bicycle club riders, athletic youth, wheelchair athletes (to assist in the initial launch of this trek), and law enforcement personnel. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Donations: All donations and proceeds will be given to the Sisters of St. Joseph’s (Registered Charity Saskatoon) to distribute to orphan children of Ukraine.

All donation payments (cash, cheque, e-payments) can be made on a per mile basis or lump sum to the St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church @ 1747 Toronto Street, Regina. Sask. S4P 1M5 or e-payment transfer to seredam@sasktel.net for an Income Tax Receipt. For any further questions/ inquiries, pledge forms, please contact the Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Project Leader, Terry Shalley @ 306-570-9131 (cell) or 306584-7689 (home) or e-mail @tfshalley@ accesscomm.ca General: All rider participants must sign a waiver risk form for this event at registration time. An adult must accompany children under 15 years of age. All riders must wear a helmet and are responsible for proper care of their bicycle. Participants may be photographed by media personnel.

Moose Jaw Pottery Club Annual Mother’s Day Sale will be held on May 6 from 4:30-8pm and on May 7 from 10 am - 3 pm at the pottery club located at 7417th Ave SE.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Coming to Moose Jaw - The Moose Jaw Literacy Network in partnership with the Early Years Family Centre, the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce, Spectra and the Dolly Parton Foundation of Canada are proud to announce that a Dolly Parton Imagination Library will be initiated. It is a book gifting program that every child enrolled receives a quality book sent to their home each month from birth to age five (5). The cost of the program is $3.55 per child per month. The Chamber of Commerce is the accountable partner for this initiative. Visit https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca to learn more about this program.

Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ Adult Programming IN PERSON PROGRAMS MJPL Book Club: “Reproduction” by Ian Williams Wednesday, May 4 @ 2:30 pm.

A hilarious, surprising and poignant love story. This title is available in eBook on Library2go or in print for pickup at the Library.

Shimmers of Light by Robert Currie: Book Launch Wednesday, May 4 @ 7:00 pm Join in the Library Theatre for Robert Currie’s launch of his newest publication.

Robert Currie’s Shimmers of Light: New and Selected Poems uses the vernacular of ordinary working people to tell stories and sing songs of small-town prairie life ~Publisher.

Magic the Gathering Saturdays, May 7 & 21 @ 2:00 pm. Come and play Magic the Gathering at the Moose Jaw Public Library every second Saturday in the upstairs South Meeting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own deck if you have one, or if you are new to the game; there are decks available for your learning and convenience. Contact the Library at 306-692-2787 for more information.

Movie Club: John Wick Monday, May 9 @ 6:00 pm. One of the most significant action movies of the modern cinematic era, John Wick is a thrilling dynamic spin on the classic revenge film. Show time is 6:00 pm with a discussion afterwards at approximately 7:45. Location: Moose Jaw Public Library Theatre Avid Knitters Tuesdays, May 10 & 24 @ 2:30 pm. Are you an avid knitter or common crocheter? Grab some needles and join us for good times, fun, and spools of friendship. Bring your own water bottle as no refreshments will be served at this time. Everyone welcome. Composting 101 with Jenna Drinnan Thursday, May 12 @ 2:30 pm Learn about the type of compost bin to choose, set-up, materials needed, how to use it, how to maintain it and troubleshooting. Location: South Meeting Room Purely Canadian Book Club: “The Singles Table” by Sara Desai Thursday, May 26 @ 2:30 pm This story is one of humour and lightheartedness detailing traditional pre-wedding and wedding ceremonies.

This title is available in print for pickup at the Library. You can also access the eBook and audiobook on Library2go.

Youth Programming VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ON DISCORD Teen eBook Club on Discord! Reading Pride by Ibi Zoboi. The eBook and audiobook are available to borrow for free on Hoopla. Join in on May 31st at 4:00 on Discord to discuss the story! eBook on Hoopla Audiobook on Hoopla MJPL Youth Discord: https://discord.gg/HAs8rf Children’s Programming TAKE HOME & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Facebook Live Storytime (Virtual) Tuesdays, May 3 to June 7 @ 10:30 am Join Miss Aislinn and Marty each week as they share a story! For ages 2-5 and their caring adults! Join us on Facebook.

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, May 4 to June 8 @ 10:30 am Come to the library for a fun storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, puppets, scarves, flannel boards and more. Grownups will learn ways to talk, sing, read, write and play to increase early reading skills. Masks are required at our indoor storytime for everyone ages 2 and older. Please register for each adult & child that will be attending.

Munsch Mayhem! Saturday, May 7 @ 10:30 am Location: Outside, in front of the Library. Join for a Robert Munsch

storytime and some fun games! Afterwards check out our Story Trail in Crescent Park featuring Zoom! by Robert Munsch. The Story Trail will be set up for the month of May. Where’s Marty? May 1 to 31 during Library Open Hours Come and find Marty the Monkey! The library’s beloved monkey mascot will be hiding in a new spot each week and he’s sneaky! If you find him you can enter your name to win a little prize.

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. · Until May 10: May the Fourth Be with You · May 11 - 24: Adopt a Tree! Come and get your very own tree to plant and care for! Courtesy of Moose Jaw River Watershed Stewards Inc. · May 25 - June 7: Scratch Art! Have fun creating a fun art masterpiece! *Extension activities and book suggestions included with all Take ‘N’ Make kits. · Lego Mania Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22 during Open Hours Come build with us! Join us in the children’s department and build a unique Lego creation to display in our window!

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.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meetings at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N. Masks are recommended when not eating. Lunch cost per person: Members/significant other: $10, Non-Members: $20.00. Please note upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: May 18, 2022. Rosalie: 306-691-0696 email: marcilr@sasktel.net Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-692-5453. 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 · DARTS –Thursday @ 7:00 pm Non-members & New Players welcome · 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 – Wednesday May 4th,(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 Movie Night on Thursday, May 5th Rocket Man. Starts at 7:00pm. Come down to the Legion to enjoy a movie among friends. Enjoy a movie with a beverage and a delicious bite to eat from our bar. Everyone is welcome Live Entertainment featuring Jay Ford.

Starts at 7:00pm on Friday, May 6th.

Come down to the Legion to enjoy the live entertainment of Jay Ford. The bar will be happy to serve great food and drinks while you enjoy the music. Everyone is welcome Jam Night at the Legion on Saturday, May 7th - Starts at 6:00pm. Come down to the Legion to enjoy the various musical talents or even bring your own. Open to anyone who wants to play. The bar will be happy to serve great food and drinks while you enjoy the music. Everyone is welcome.

Darts Fun League – Wednesday, May 11th (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 All events can be seen at: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca) (May updates will be reflected at the end of the month) 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.

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 p.m.

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m.

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

One Move Dominos – Friday’s @ 1pm.

Kaiser – Friday @ 1 pm. May be switching days if more are interested in another day.

Carpet bowling – Thursday’s @ 6:30 Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Painting Class – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Floor Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Technology (Computer) – Questions and help from Ron Smallwood – Tuesdays @ 11 a.m.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor Shuffleboard Tuesday: 9:30am Jam Session; 1pm Pickle Ball; 7pm Friendship Bridge Wednesday: 8:30am TOPS; 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor Shuffleboard; 1pm Hand & Food Canasta Thursday: 10am Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball Friday: 10am Beginner Pickle Ball; 1pm Pickle Ball Craft Fair on Saturday, April 30th from 9am-3pm. Free Admission. A terrific variety of vendors – come see for yourself.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Hours of Operations: Thursday 12pm to 6pm/Friday 1pm to 11pm/Saturday 1pm to 7pm. Saskatchewan Health Rules Apply!!

Thursday @ 1:30: Cribbage. Cost $2.

Friday evening @ 7pm: FUN NIGHT with pool and darts Saturday @ $4:30 Meat Draw and 50/50 Non members welcome!

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: SCWW is an over-the-phone social program totally free and offered exclusively over the phone. You just dial the number and join the call.

Email mamancherie@hotmail.com or call 306-690-4957.

Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information or if there is COVID protocol to adhere to. Call (306) 693-5989.

WDM VIRTUAL COFFEE CLUB – new topics and dates added!

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we explore the WDM collection with our Virtual Coffee Club. All sessions will take place via Zoom so you can participate from anywhere in the province (or beyond). You can register for one or for them all and the best part is they are free!

Each session will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Following the presentation, share your memories and experiences while connecting with others. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and register online. https://wdm.ca/coffeeclub/

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CAR SHOWS REVVING-UP IN MOOSE JAW THIS SUMMER Vintage vehicles, modern supercars and everything in between can be found at the many gatherings of car enthusiasts in southern Saskatchewan.

If you’re a car enthusiast, pick any weekend during the summer months in and around Moose Jaw and odds are you’ll find a car show or two to check out.

Folks from all over western Canada take part in the regular gatherings of vehicle fans and they’re rarely disappointed with what they see.

From the occasional Model T to 1950s cruisers and 1970s muscle cars all the way to hyper-modern supercars, if there’s an era you’re looking for, odds are the local car shows are going to have it.

And if you’re going to check one out, be ready spend a bit of time -- it’s not unusual for show and shines in Moose Jaw to draw hundreds of vehicles, filling up local parks and parking lots to the brim with awesome vehicles to look at. And don’t be afraid to ask about what you see, car owners are more often than not more than happy to tell you all about their spectacular rides.

With the pandemic quickly fading into the rearview mirror, there are plenty of shows on the horizon this summer as things get back to normal. Here’s a look at some of the popular regular stops and a few details on each!

Moose Jaw Shrine Club MOMentum Mother’s Day Cruise When: Sunday, May 8, 2022 Where: Town ‘N’ Country Mall south parking lot Time: registration 12:15 p.m., cruise starts at 1 p.m.

Details… event began in 2021 as way to honour mothers and ladies in midst of pandemic… leading the cruise will be the 2022 Black Bow Tie Camaro, the Shriner’s raffle car for this year… cruise is open to all makes and years of vehicles.

Website / more info: contact Aaron at (306) 684-1934 for more information.

NextGen Car Club Season Opener When: Sunday, May 22, 2022. Cruise Night on Saturday, May 21.

Where: Tatawaw Park (former Wild Animal Park in Moose Jaw) Time: Show registration starting at 1 p.m.

Details: One of the newest clubs in the province, NextGen has quickly evolved into one of the most prolific car show providers in Saskatchewan… Show registration is $10, spectators $5, with collection of non-perishable food items for Moose Jaw and District Food Bank… lottery tickets for Moose Jaw Humane Society on sale… live DJ and food vendors on site… awards, giveaways, competitions all part

By Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com in Moose Jaw… rally will take drivers on tour through historic Moose Jaw… $15 per vehicle (includes one admission to the WDM)... open to any air-cooled VW Beetle, Bus, Ghia, Type 3, Thing or VW Kit Car… teams of two required, driver and navigator or co-pilot or bring the family!... costumes and themes encouraged… variNo dates have been confirmed as of yet, ous prizes and awards throughout event. but expect the Moose Jaw Show and Website / more info: Facebook page www.

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When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 of event.

Where: Moose Jaw Exhibition Ground, Website / more info: www.facebook.com/ 250 Thatcher Drive East nextgencarclub Time: Show car gates open at 8:30 a.m., Sukanen Museum Spring Fling Show spectator gates open at 10 a.m. and Shine Details: 2022 marks the sixth annual ediWhen: Saturday, June 4 tion of one of the largest car shows of the Where: Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and summer… all vehicles of interest welMuseum, 13 km south of Moose Jaw come.. Food concessions on site… prizes, Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Details… 2022 marks the 13th annual edition of the Spring Fling Show and Shine… open to pre-1980s and special interest vehicles… fifth-annual Model Engineering Show also part of event… Dash plaques for first 100 show vehicles… participant and one passenger free in show vehicle, CALL extras $10… regular gate admission for spectators.

Website / more info: www.sukanenshipmuseum.ca or call (306) 693-7315 or (306) 631-9904.

‘Those Guys’ Bent Wrench Run When: Saturday, June 18, Main Street Cruise; Sunday, June 19, Car Show Where: Wakamow Valley Oval Time: Cruise, 7 p.m.; Car show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Details: donations being accepted for Hunger in Moose Jaw… car show entry $20 entry fee per vehicle… spectators admitted free… food and beverages available… prize for best-sounding exhaust..,. CHAB playing cruising music on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Website / more info: www.facebook.com/ groups/BentWrenchRun June Bug Rally When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 Where: Western Development Museum Time: Registration 12:30 p.m.; 1 p.m.

Driver’s Meeting; 1:30 p.m. Green Flag start Details: first air-cooled Volkswagen rally

silent auction, 50/50 draw… adult admission $10, six-to-12 years $5, pre-school free… funds raised go to projects for military families, veterans and community charities.

Website / more info: www.facebook.com/ FriendsoftheForcesFellowship or (306) 630-7967.

Other Shows Upcoming Moose Jaw Legion Show and Shine -- typically in June, no schedule announced, check Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Facebook page for latest Moose Jaw Show and Shine -- typically in July, no schedule announced, check Moose Jaw Show and Shine Facebook page for latest.

Assiniboia Southern Cruisers Show and Shine -- typically in September, no schedule announced, check www.southern-cruisers. com for latest.

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AUTO PARTS Looking to buy ingate for Mercury or Ford truck box, 6.5’- 6.7’. Call Ed 306-6926651 JVC vehicle CD player $2.00. Can send picture.

306-681-8749 Looking for any vehicle non working batteries.

306-681-8749 FARMS, SUPPLIES & LIVESTOCK Looking for equipment to raise Turkeys and or chickens. Call Les 306692-6805 Looking for a place to board and pasture your horses, close to Moose Jaw. Call Les 306-6926805 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 2000 watt converter good working condition $250.00. Call 306-3134772 T-square 3.00. Diameter glass cutter (made in Germany) 2.00. Campbell/ hausfeld air compressor with hose (like new), 8 gal; 125psi $259.00.1” Irwin drill bit $1.00. 306-5869263 FOR RENT For Rent-3 bedroom house just 2 blocks from downtown Moose Jaw Co-op. Available now. $900.00/month for more information call 306-6928456 MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS For Sale. ORGAN - Conn floor model - $500.00 Or Best Offer. Phone. 306640-5204 Flat top guitar & case, EPL. Very good condition, used very little. Phone 306693-3773 Country & western CD’s, all Johnny Reid’s CD’s - offers. Phone 306-693-3773 CD’S - Ken McCoy, Steve Wriner, Kenny G, Three Play, Cry of Love. $3.00 each call 306-691-5091 MISCELLANEOUS

Magazine Princess Diana $7. Call 306-692-5091 Looking for the vintage bubble lights in working condition (Christmas lights) 306-681-8749 Looking for large wood crates with metal bands.

306-681-8749 Books- How to think metric $5.00. The McCall’s book of Handcrafts $15.00. Call 306-691-5091

Candy jar, $20.00, call 306-692-5091

Grey folders- $1.00 each, call 306-692-5091

Antique puzzle, 550 piece, $12.00, call 306-691-5091 WANTED BIKES BIKES BIKES, looking for all types of used bikes, working or not, old or newer, also parts and pieces. Free removal. Give me a call with what you have, 306-6922393 I’ll pick up for free unwanted snow blowers, chainsaws, garden tillers, lawn tractors, and other lawn, garden and acreage equipment. Call or text 306-641-4447 I pay cash for tractors up to 50 HP running or not.

Preference to 3 PTH. Also 3 PTH equipment. Call or text 306-641-4447 I buy unwanted Firearms, parts, and ammunition in any condition. Moose Jaw, Regina and surrounding area. Registered or not.

Licensed buyer. Paying CASH. Will meet wherever suits seller. Call or text 306-641-4447 Antique rocking chair, cream color seat with a needlepoint rose color flower on top, never used since restored. Picture Sale: 11 pictures to choose from Needlepoint, Crossstitch, petit point, some tole pictures assorted subjects, some religious, birds, animals, flowers, country scenes and more.

All handmade. Call 306693-3434 5 boxes clean firewood for camping, fireplace/pit. or stove $12.00all. Roots $100.00 gift card, no expiry, sell for $75.00. Canada centennial (1867-1967) badge & ribbon, & 2 skate badges, $1.00 all. delsey luggage 29”x20” with

expandable depth, inline wheels, pull/carry handles,15.00. Framed mirror, 371/4”x44 x11/2”d; $29.00.

26 bath towels 2 face cloths, $20.00 all. Brass headboard, double size, (was lacquered, so no need to polish) $159.00.

Metal bedframe on 4 roller casters, converts from twin, double, or queen size. $30.00. 3 floor rugs (by door etc.) 1 is 30x44 inches and 1 is 13x 18inch & 1 is 31x20inch. $5.00all or sell separate. Comforter, bed skirt & 3 pillow covers, double-queen size. $20.00 all. Navy polar fleece throw 50x60inches, for household, camping etc. $6.00.Dark brown pleated drapes, polyester, with back tab panel, 48x45inches , insulated foam back, new 14.00 pr..

Dark brown drape, 96x84 l inches, pocket rod on back tab panel, casters, adjustable shelves, & pull-out for printer, turntable etc. each is 51h x 181/4 d& 1 is 32 inch w, & 1 is 24 inch w. $249.00 orblackout.$22.00.

3 toss cushions, assorted colors, $15.00 all or will separate.

2 teakwood entertainment units or for office, on 4 roller casters, adjustable shelves, & pullout for printer, turntable etc. each is 51h x 181/4 d& 1 is 32 inch w, & 1 is 24 inch w. $249.00 or sell separate.306-586-9263 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Kenmore 7 cubic feet deep freeze. Mint condition, $225.00. Phone 306693-3773 30 cup coffee maker, used very little. $12.00. Phone 306-693-3773 CLOTHING

$13.00. Female dk. brown leather lined gloves, size71/2-8.

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Women’s black leather jacket, size 7. $65.00, call 306-691-5091 LAWN & GARDEN 45 gallon blue and black plastic barrels, food grade great for rainwater or raised garden beds - $20 each. 306-681-8749 Concrete back splash (for under eaves). 29 l x 11w x 31/2 inches h. Like new $9.00. 20kg. Bag of rocks (natural stone color) for yard, garden, etc. $2.00.

2 – 5 gallon pails with lids, & carry handles, $2.00 all.

Plant pot with drain tray (clay color) and potting soil in it, 141/2 h x 17 c (inches). $5.00 all. 306586-9263 2” Briggs & Stratton 5 HP Water Pump, OBO, B30 Morris Rod- Weeder with Multiplex OBO Call 306-475-2664 SPORTS For trade or Sale. Have a 10ft pelican maxim sit in kayak with lifejacket, anchor, and more. Looking for a telescope worth equal value of $500.00.

Phone 306-693-2495 PETS Looking for a cat or kitten, Black and White or Grey with a white face. Call 306-972-6529

BTU. Call 306-631-8106 BIKES BIKES BIKES. Free pick up of any type of bike you no longer want, working or not, older or newer styles. Also looking for parts and pieces. Give me a call 306-692-2393 ANTIQUES Wanted: signs, toys, sports cards, gold & silver coins & jewellery, firearms, single items to full estates. Call 1-306539-8363 Looking for large wood crates with metal bands.

306-681-8749 Wanted Shed Deer antlers. Call 306-692-0800 SERVICES Need work done? Contact Bill at 306-630-2268.Interior/exterior, renovations, formwork, framing finishing, tiling, painting and all construction, roofing/ siding- no job too big or small. Reasonable rates, 30 years experience.

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work Contact Ed at 1306-988-5517 or email gogreengo777@icloud. com Will pick up, move, haul and deliver furniture anywhere in and around Moose Jaw - $40 and up.

306-681-8749 Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw - $60/ load and up. 306-681-8749 Will pick up, move, haul and deliver any size of TVs in and around Moose Jaw - $30 and up. 306681-8749 Moving jobs done reasonably: appliances, furniture, dump runs. Call to do it all. $45.00 a load. 306-6302268 Will pick up, move, haul and deliver appliances in and around Moose Jaw $45 and up. 306-681-8749 WORK WANTED Looking for spring seeding work have experience running air seeder. 306681-8749

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Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997,

Notice is hereby given that 102143962 Saskatchewan Inc. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Ruchi’s Masala House at 50A Caribou Street W Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2J6 Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

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LOST REWARD FOR HIS SAFE RETURN. Munew lost April 9 from the 1100 block Hastings Street. He was not wearing a collar but he is microchipped and requires a special diet to avoid him being in pain. He is deeply missed by his family. If seen or picked up please contact Heidi at 306-6902099 or Dean at 306-6316901 by phone or text WANTED Wanted natural gas unit heater.

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Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s).

Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina Sk S4P 3M3

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Obituaries / Memorials MOORE, GORDON EDWARD It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon Edward Moore announce his sudden passing on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022. Ed was born in Moose Jaw, SK on April 1st, 1947 to Gordon and Muriel Moore.

He was predeceased by his wife and his parents. Ed will be forever remembered by children, Joelle Moore and Michael Moore; grandson, Brody; and siblings, Cathy (Jerome) Engler and Lori Nixon. Ed also leaves behind extended family through his wife’s family, the Pragnell’s, and the Moore’s of Moose Jaw. Ed was very involved in sports and he played hockey for the Moose Jaw Crusty Canucks for many years. He enjoyed the time he spent on the ice. Ed also coached football for the Elks Minor Football league and took the South Hill Roughriders to provincials a few times.

He was also part of the coaching staff of the Riverview Royals football team. But Ed’s greatest love was for the sport of softball. He had a gift for teaching and coaching softball and he was great at it. His talent at this gave him a legacy in Moose Jaw and the respect and love of many softball players that he coached and trained throughout the years. He remembered them all and kept mementos of his time spent with them.

A Memorial Tea will be held on Friday, May 6th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Harvey Room at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Senior Ladies Fastball League, 411 Stadacona St, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0J7.

Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome. com

SWENSON, DONALD In the early hours of April 26, 2022 our Dad, Grandfather, Great Grandfather went peacefully back into the arms of his beloved wife Dorothy and the Grace of God. Dad was born on November 1, 1926 to Enoch (Nick) and Marjorie Swenson (Seal), a younger brother to older Sister Freda.

Their family was complete. Dad was born on the farm 10 miles south of Moose Jaw and moved to the present farm in 1935 1/2 mile south of Baildon, SK where his Father was the Pool Elevator Agent. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Dorothy (Dot); Sister Freda (Lloyd) Lind and Dorothy’s family Ethel Tait, Alex (Violet, Helen) Tait, Alice (Buckey) Rhodes, Bert Tait, John (Pauline) Tait, Idabelle (Ross) Embury and Charles Tait and Sons-In-Law George Farrow and Dave Pierce.

Dad is survived by Son Richard (Joanne) Swenson and his children Andrew (Nikki) Swenson and their family Owen and Harper; Eric (Chelsea) Swenson and their family Conner, Sullivan and Sloan. Daughter JoAnn Farrow and her children Kirsten (Jeremy) August and their children Eli and Sydney and J. Kenton (Angelica) Farrow and their children Addison and Callen. He is also survived

by Sisters-In-Law Luise Tait and Marlene Tait. Many of Dad’s extended family from the Seals, the Swensons and the Taits are spread across North America. He remained close friends with all.

Dad was educated at Baildon school until the end of Grade 10 and then attended Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw for Grades 11 & 12 - graduating in 1944. Like many of his peers growing up in the 1930’s, the depression instilled strong qualities in our Dad. Families worked together, you made due with what you had and neighbours helped neighbours. Dollars were precious. Activities like school picnics, church and Sunday school and community sports like baseball and hockey were treasured. Dad’s dream of post-secondary education had to be put on hold because of a farm accident to Grandpa Nick in 1945. Dad purchased his first half section with the help from his father in 1945 and immersed himself in agriculture.

Don married Dorothy Tait the local school teacher in 1949. They were blessed with two children - Richard 1952 and JoAnn 1954.

Dad’s farming career from the very beginning was a life-

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long dream of leaving the land better than he found it. Dad was elected by his peers to go on the march to Ottawa in 1959 so the federal government would treat agriculture in a more fair way and help farmers achieve better returns on their investment. His involvement quickly led to things like using legumes, shelter belts, zero till and chem-fallow to control soil erosion. Don was a founder of the Alfalfa Seed Industry in the late 1960’s, became the founding President of the Sask Leafcutter Bee Association and he became a Registered Seed Grower in 1975. In 1983, he became President of the Canadian Alfalfa Seed Council. In 1985, he was presented with an honorary Life Membership Award by the Sask Institute of Agrologists. Don’s name was placed on the Wall of Honour in the College of Agriculture at the U of S. In 1981, he was named Farmer of the Year by the City of Moose Jaw for his leadership and contribution in the development of the Moose Jaw Baildon Effluent Irrigation Project. He was President of the PC Party of Sask from 1971 to 1973. In 1975 he ran as a candidate in the Thunder Creek constituency. Don was appointed by the federal government first to the advisory board of the Farm Credit Corporation in 1988 and then as a Director where he served until 1994.

Dad loved baseball and everything around the sport. He played hard ball until his late 40s and slow pitch until 85. He coached, umpired and prepared the various ball diamonds wherever he lived and encouraged his children and grandchildren to love the sport. Don and Dorothy moved to Moose Jaw in 2000 and continued to lead a very active social life at places like the Cosmos and activities at Minto United Church. They spent many much-deserved winters in Arizona. He enjoyed golfing, singing karaoke, reciting and writing poetry and many hours at the slow pitch diamond. Dad was a full-time farmer to his very last days. He wanted to know what was happening on the farm daily and what crops were to be harvested because he wanted to be on the combine even if you had to push him up the ladder. We all miss him dearly. Celebration of Life for both Mom and Dad will be held on Friday, June 17th at Minto United Church, Moose Jaw at 1:30 PM , reception and fellowship to follow. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Blake Seebach-Funeral Director.

ASSESSMENT NOTICE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MARQUIS NO. 191

ASSESSMENT NOTICE VILLAGE OF MARQUIS Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Marquis for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00am, to noon and 12:30pm to 4:30pm on the following days: Monday to Friday inclusive, May 6th, 2022 - June 6th, 2022.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191 for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00am, to noon and 12:30pm to 4:30pm on the following days: Monday to Friday inclusive, May 6th, 2022 - June 6th, 2022.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Village of Marquis, Box 40 Marquis, SK S0H 2X0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Saumya Vaidyanathan, Box 149, Meota SK, S0M 1X0, by the 6th day of June, 2022.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191, Box 40 Marquis, SK S0H 2X0. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $100 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Saumya Vaidyanathan, Box 149, Meota SK, S0M 1X0, by the 6th day of June, 2022.

Dated at Marquis, Saskatchewan this 6th day of May, 2022.

Dated at Marquis, Saskatchewan this 6th day of May, 2022.

Gwen Johnston Assessor

Gwen Johnston Assessor

Mating geese swim

The male Canada goose on the right dips his head and neck to the female in a mating ritual. The male’s dancing neck performance is one of two reasons why the female chooses him. How well she thinks he can protect her is the other.

Canada goose males, unlike many birds, stick around after mating to protect the mother and the nest. These geese mate for life, although if one dies the other may eventually seek another partner. Ron Walter Photo

TREE OF MEMORY 2022

Sunday, May 29th at 2pm Crescent Park Amphitheatre, Moose Jaw This year we plant a “Baby Blue Spruce” tree, honouring the memory of every family we have

May this tree stand tall and grow strong rooted in our forever love.

been privileged to serve May 21, 2021 to May 20, 2022

Going ABOVE and BEYOND expectations is what sets us apart

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Obituaries / Memorials

PAULSON , MARION AGNES (née: Cockerell) September 18th, 1934 ~ April 25th, 2022 Even strong girls get tired. In the early morning hours of Monday, April 25th, 2022, in her favourite chair, in her favourite room, and in her home of 52 years, Marion relaxed and gratefully left on her last adventure. Being a woman of great faith, she would have been anticipating her Father’s embrace.

Marion was the eldest of 4 daughters born to Les and Inez Cockerell in Regina, SK. She had fond memories of those years and she loved to drive us through her old neighbourhood, showing us her childhood home and including all the places that were a big part of her younger years - Connaught School and Library, homes of her friends, and how far she had to walk to find a good tobogganing hill. Marion completed her high school education at Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw, SK. Adventures as a young woman included hopping a train to Ontario to pick fruit for a summer and heading out to BC to be a nanny, where she developed a love for the mountains and the National Parks.

Married to Gord Paulson in 1954, they had seven children.

Although Marion was employed at various jobs in her life, she considered her seven children her main focus and greatest achievement. She played the role of mother and father in a time when that was not common. It certainly wasn’t always easy, but she made it her priority.

Marion encouraged education in her children and grandchildren, and she was for us the perfect example of a life-long learner. She was an avid reader and CBC radio’s biggest fan (is there any other station?). She kept up on local and world events and loved a hearty political debate.

Marion loved to travel. She visited her family, various places across Canada, and was able to treat herself to a few places that interested her - New York, New Orleans, the Grand Canyon, and San Francisco. She even walked the Great Wall of China at the young age of 73 years.

A cancer diagnosis in 1989 and having a genetic heart condition which was physically challenging did not hamper

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.

Slapdash

A person complained the other day about an acquaintance that did not seem to acknowledge the importance of things that mattered, at least things that counted according to her.

She said, “She is obsessive about things that don’t matter, and slapdash about the things that do matter.”

Slapdash is described as haphazard or slipshod.

The word makes an appearance in the English language around the 17th century. British poet, John Dryden, wrote, “Down I put the notes slap-dash.” Antonyms of slapdash would be methodical, orderly, organised. The dictionary defines slapdash as doing things carelessly without much thinking, being hasty and sloppy. The Oxford English Dictionary lists the root meaning as doing something with a slap and a dash, an action performed quick and imprecise.

In the 15th century the word slap was used to indicate a strike with an open hand. Since such actions were often done without much warning the word slap acquired the idea of a sudden action. This also implied the concept

Marion’s determination to live a full and active life. She maintained a lifetime of physical activity, sharing her love of biking and skating with her children and grandchildren, only hanging up her skates at 77 years after teaching her youngest grandson to skate.

Hands down, Marion’s biggest passion was knitting. To keep her occupied while sidelined with a leg injury at age 7, she was taught to knit, and with 80 years of knitting, had become a Knitter Extraordinaire. Generous with her talent and always with her needles in hand, her countless projects were shared with family, friends, neighbours, and overseas missions - anyone who could use a warm pair of mitts, socks, sweater, or blanket. Her hand knitted tablecloths are truly works of art which will be treasured by anyone blessed to receive one.

Marion spent her last day in her yard, enjoying the sun.

With her seeds ready on the kitchen table, she was out checking the garden anticipating planting for another year.

No doubt a rhubarb crop would be on her mind to fulfill the numerous requests she received for her renowned rhubarb pie.

She was predeceased by her parents; brothers-in-law, Barry Jorundson and Oliver Bastien; and nephew, Dylan Hoffman. Marion will be dearly missed by her children: David (Mary) of Prince George, BC, Margaret (Stan) Fieber of Thorhild, AB, Sandra (Maurice) Couture of Moose Jaw, SK, Janet (George) Gregory of Chilliwack, BC, Heather (Bill) Hildebrandt of Grand Coulee, SK, Greg (Carla) of Prince George, BC, and Robin (Bob) Newans of Moose Jaw, SK. She has been blessed with 24 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Marion is also survived by her 3 younger sisters: Edith Jorundson of Winnipeg, MB, Inez Hoffman of Paynton, SK and Janet Cockerell of Moose Jaw, SK. “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.”

A Celebration of Marion’s Life will be held on Friday, May 6th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Aiden Anglican Church, 124 1st Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK. Reverend Deacon Arleen Champion will officiate and interment will take place in Sunset Cemetery. A live stream of the service will be available for those unable to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marion’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Transition House, 125 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0V9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

HALL, KEITH GORDON Keith Gordon Hall, aged 66 years of Mortlach, SK passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 28th, 2022.

He was predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Doris Hall. Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 40 years, Lorrie (Lorraine); children: Chad (Angela) Hall of Moose Jaw, SK, Tyler (Jessie) Hall, and Nick (Aspen) Hall of Mortlach; grandchildren: Gemma and Quintin of Moose Jaw, Dallas and Sadie of Mortlach, and Gavin, Myla and Nora of Mortlach; sisters, Charlene (Vern) Dulmage of Regina, SK and Donna (Geoff) Cowell of Ottawa, ON; mother and father-in-law, Marge and Stan Gardner of Moose Jaw, SK; sister-in-law, Cheryl Anhorn of Westbank, BC; brothers-in-law, Rick (Tracy Gardner) of Mortlach and Rob (Renee) Gardner of Moose Jaw; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends.

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 5th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Zion United Church, 423 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK. Reverend Tim Ellis and Reverend Deacon Arleen Champion will officiate and interment will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations in Keith’s name may be made to Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, 2217C Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S4L 6A8. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.

Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com

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to put, place, or throw with careless haste. Thus, we use the phrase, ‘slapped on a coat of paint,’ for a job done carelessly.

The word dash developed in the 1300s with a meaning to strike suddenly and violently, like waves dashing against the rocks. This meaning is derived from the Swedish work daska meaning to beat or strike. By 1520 the phrase ‘dash to pieces’ was used for a purposeful violent shattering of an object. The expression ‘a dash of rain’ meant a sudden burst or splash of showers.

By combining two words, slap and dash, the meaning intensified the effect of careless and downplayed the violence, and began to be used as an adjective, as in ‘it was done in a slapdash manner.’

Dash continued to develop meanings, as when associated with the Middle English dasshen, related to the French dachier, signifying to impel forward. So, a track event in racing competitions is often referred to as a dash.

“He easily won the 100-metre dash in record time.”

Another strange connection for the word dash occurs with vehicle dashboards, which refer to the control panel displaying instrumentation and controls for operation of the vehicle or aircraft. In the mid-1800s the dash-board was a small board positioned forward in a sleigh to provide a handhold to get into the driver’s seat or to wrap the reins around when not in use. The dashboard morphed to be the barrier at the front of a horse drawn carriage to protect drivers from mud and debris splashed, or dashed up, by horses’ hooves. The first automobiles used dashboards to protect occupants from debris thrown up by the front wheels. When engines were eventually positioned in front of the driver, dashboards protected people from engine heat and splattering motor oil. Eventually the dashboard became a convenient place for gauges and controls yet retaining its old-fashioned name.

Dash also acquired a connection with carelessness.

Recipes sometimes refer to a ‘dash of salt,’ meaning a small amount with no precise measurement other than a

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Brian Stelter, in a CNN article of February 2022, wrote, “In reality, in-depth reporting with context and nuance takes time; slapdash stories and opinion columns barely any time at all.” What often passes for news or analysis, especially on the internet, can be careless, haphazard reporting or commentary. We must be aware of the value of what we read and hear. What some may refer to as ‘fake news’ may just be slapdash reporting, even on credible new sites. To truly understand many of the issues of the day, more than one source should be consulted, or our views can easily become slapdash opinions. Careful out there.

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.

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“Back From Eternity” (6:00) “Rush Hour” (1998) (:15) ›› “Rush Hour 2” (2001, Action) Jackie Chan. Fear the Walking Dead NASCAR Truck Series NASCAR Xfinity Relentless Dangerous Drives (:10) ›› “The World to Come” (2020, Romance) “Mogul Mowgli” (2020) Riz Ahmed.

Your Man “Wonder Woman 1984” Starstruck ›› “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021) Millie Bobby Brown Burnt “One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk” (2019) Your Honor “Part Five” (9:55) “Sheryl” (2022) Fake “Swiped” (2018) Kristen Johnston.

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Mod Fam Corner Gas Corner Gas “Love on Fire” (2021) Tegan Moss, Devon Alexander. Charmed “Unveiled” (N) The Girl From Plainville (:15) ››› “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016) ››› “The Darjeeling Limited” (2007) Soul Food Man-Plan Man-Plan Man-Plan Man-Plan King King King King (6:00) 90 Day Fiancé (N) (:01) Unexpected (N) (:02) 90 Day Fiancé (N) 90 Day Fiancé Naked and Afraid XL (N) Cal Fire (N) Homemade Astronauts Naked and Afraid XL Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends (6:00) ›››› “I Remember Mama” ››› “Places in the Heart” (1984) Sally Field.

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(6:15) ›› “Cry Macho” VICE (N) I Love The First Lady (N) Man Who Fell (6:25) “Kindred Spirits” ››› “Free Guy” (2021, Action) Ryan Reynolds. ›› “The 355” (2022) (6:15) “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) Your Honor “Part Seven” “Ride the Eagle” (2021) (:15) “Simple as Water” (2021, Documentary) Winning Time Barry (N) The Baby

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The Short, Adventurous Life of Regina Pilot Bobby Leavitt PART 2

by Richard Dowson Photo Reconnaissance Unit, Heston Reference: The RCAF Association Awards Section – Distinguished Flying Cross Citation After flying the Duke of Kent and before helping with the evacuation of aircraft from France, Bob was Posted to the Photo Development Unit at Heston on June 5, 1940 where he flew Blenheim and Hudson photo reconnaissance aircraft, presumably over France.

Blenheim Photo Reconnaissance Career He first appeared in the records of the Photo Development Unit, Heston on 5 June 1940 (flying a Blenheim) and subsequently records many sorties to France and Norway on Blenheims and Hudsons.

Photo Reconnaissance Unit – Spitfire The RCAF Records show Bob flying a Reconnaissance Spitfire to Haugesund, Norway on January 26, 1941 followed by several similar flights. The British needed to know what the Germans were up to in Norway. F/L Spencer L. Ring, 36335, D.F.C., RAF, from Regina, also spent time with the same Unit.

Aircraft – D Type Spitfire

Bob probably flew a ‘D’ Type Photo-Reconnaissance Spitfire like this one. The armament was removed and extra fuel storage was built into the leading edge, giving the wing a “D” shape. The fuel tanks were fitted with pressure release valves in case heat built up the pressure.

This particular Spitfire was given to the RACF on April 4, 1943 where it was assigned to No. 13 Photographic Squadron. It was eventually assigned to the RCN in 1947 and no one knows what became of it after that.

(Photo probably taken at Uplands, Ottawa)

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross From Official Records “Flying Officer R.F. Leavitt was detailed to take the only ‘D’ type Spitfire to Wick with a view to carrying out a photographic reconnaissance as far north in Norway as possible.

“On the 26th April 1941 he took off from Wick (Northern Scotland) to carry out a reconnaissance of Namsos and Trondheim. He succeeded in photographing Namsos and part of Folden Fiord, but returned over Stenkjaer and Vernes. When over the latter place anti-aircraft fire opened up and his aircraft was immediately put out of control.” (Vernes is on the Norwegian coast west of Trondheim, Norway and east of Faroe Island and Northeast of the Shetlands.)

The anti-aircraft explosion knocked Bob unconscious, fracturing his skull. He lost control of the Spitfire which dropped to 5,000.

He regained consciousness and took control of the aircraft.

The jolt of the explosion had knocked the illuminous paint off the aircraft’s dials making reading them almost impossible. He was flying ‘blind’.

The explosion also damaged the engine.

It would cut-out then re-start about every 30 seconds. He was able to gain altitude. Bob turned west and “… carried out a visual reconnaissance of Trondheim.” He thought of continuing on to neutral Sweden but with height he decided he could make Shetland Island, which are due west of Bergin, Norway.

He made his way south along the Norwegian coast to Stadlandet and then swung west for Shetland, all the time the engine cutting in and out.

“He succeeded in improving the running of his engine by using very low boost and engine revolutions, and decided to save the films and aircraft by returning home.” Official Records Flying above the clouds he missed Shetland but saw Foula Island, 20 miles west of Shetland. Realizing where he was he turned south and made it back to RAF Station, Wick.

Official Record Reads: “Subsequent investigation showed that the engine had a valve and a number of ignition leads broken,

while numerous starting plugs were unserviceable. This was apparently caused when the aircraft was out of control and the engine over-revved. The aircraft had its flaps damaged by the anti-aircraft fire. Its instruments were shown to be out of action.”

One assumes, once on the ground, Bob was checked himself for ‘horseshoes’.

Flying Officer Leavitt of No.1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit received word on May 16, 1941 that he had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

His injuries meant he was sent back to Canada to recuperate with his family in Regina.

On August 14, 1941 his old acquaintance, the Duke of Kent visited the Commonwealth Air Training facilities in Regina. Flying Officer Leavitt suited up and met with the Duke at the Regina airport.

Final Flight Bob and his two crewmen picked up Lockheed Hudson III AE545 in Montreal and were to fly it to Prestwick, Scotland. Their first stop was an overnight in Gander, Newfoundland.

Bob and the crew took off from Gander on September 21, 1941 and were never heard from again. It is assumed they lost their way,

The Duke of Kent, on tour in Canada Summer 1941

ran out of fuel and crashed into the North Atlantic without a trace.

The crew of Ferry Command Lockheed Hudson III AE545 were: Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Robert F. Leavitt, Regina; Observer/ Navigator Sergeant Elwood Wallace McFall, R/54117 (RCAF) of Ottawa and civilian Radio Operator, Mr. Robert Desmond Anderson from Benjamin River, New Brunswick – all missing and presumed killed en-route from Gander, Canada to RAF Prestwick, Scotland.

Observer/Navigator Sergeant Elwood Wallace McFall had played Outside Wing for the Ottawa Rough Riders.

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Official Opposition joined at Legislative Assembly by gym owners frustrated by PST expansion

Aleana Young, the Official Opposition Critic for Jobs and Economy, was joined at the Legislative Assembly in Regina on April 28 by gym owners from across the province to lobby against the 6 per cent PST expansion to the fitness industry.

“A 6 per cent PST on gym memberships adds even more barriers to fitness and mental health,” Young said. “We should be encouraging people to reconnect and support local businesses. Instead, the Sask. Party is kicking the fitness industry when it’s down. Gyms shouldn’t foot the bill for this government’s pandemic and financial mismanagement.”

Aubrey Shpaiuk from Main St. Strength in Moose Jaw, Jake Sinclair of Regina Anytime Fitness, Jon Shiplack of the Kinesiology Association of Saskatchewan, and Edward and Jolene de Vries of Esterhazy and Yorkton Anytime Fitness added their voices in protest on the Assembly floor.

The expansion of the provincial sales tax to include a variety of entertainment industries, historic site admissions, and gym memberships has been criticized by various representatives of affected businesses

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com knows that money doesn’t grow on trees.

“We’ve already been suffering the past couple of years. It’s so frustrating to have to ask our members for more money,” said Shpaiuk. “We are pro-health care. Gyms and fitness facilities, we do everything in our power to keep people healthy, to keep them out of the healthcare system. We’ve been able to get clients off of their medications for diabetes, lower their cholesterol, lower their visceral fat, The Legislative Assembly of Saskatch- lower their insurance premiums. All those ewan in Regina (Zoya Yuzvak/iStock/ benefits from coming to the gym definitely reduce healthcare costs.”

Getty Images) Shpaiuk said that she and other gym and organizations. The NDP has said that owners reached out to Young to voice their taxing the economic sectors hardest hit by concerns and that they will be back with the pandemic just as they are starting to more support as many times as they can recover is a sign of how out of touch the before the tax is implemented. She added Sask Party has become. that many gyms have already been forced The provincial government has de- out of business by pandemic restrictions, fended the move by saying that it is one of and it feels like heaping insult on injury the ways to generate money to reduce the that just as they are recovering, the provsurgical backlog in Saskatchewan. ince is adding a tax.

Tim McLeod, MLA Moose Jaw “The fitness tax will hurt cashNorth, said that the tax is not a hike, but strapped people and businesses. We canan expansion to match the federal GST. He not afford to compromise our health and added that unlike the NDP, the Sask Party wellness at a time when our hospitals are

stretched to the max,” Edward de Vries said. “Everyone I talk to is worried, and no one was consulted. I fear people will cancel their memberships, and it’s hard to blame them. Food, fuel, housing, everything is getting more expensive. At a time when the government should be making life easier, they’re making it harder.”

Wade Grocott of CrossFit 161 in Moose Jaw said he would consider joining a lobbying effort at the Legislative Assembly to protest the PST expansion.

“I believe that there’s strong evidence that increasing or building your fitness and health is going to be less cost to the government long-term,” Grocott said. “The better your fitness is, the better your body works and your overall health as a result.

Putting a tax on that is just increasing down-the-road costs in other areas.”

Far from taxing the fitness industry, the NDP says, there should be a tax incentive for people to go to the gym.

“The fitness industry is there to support our healthcare system,” said Jolene de Vries. “For every dollar invested in healthy eating and fitness activity, six dollars are saved in the cost of healthcare.”

National Day of Mourning highlights work needed to increase workplace safety Total of 33 people in Saskatchewan died from workplace accidents or diseases in 2021 Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Perhaps the saddest part of the National Day of Mourning in Canada is that the annual event continues to be needed each and every year.

That despite 40 years of gathering on Apr. 28 to remember those killed in workplace accidents and lost to diseases caused by their workplace, people are still dying from preventable causes. And despite the awareness efforts surrounding staying safe on the job, the numbers essentially remain the same.

A total of 33 people in Saskatchewan lost their lives to accidents and disease in 2021 just because they showed up for work, and that’s a number that remains far, far too high for Moose Jaw Labour Council president Stacey Landin.

“It doesn’t seem to be getting better, and I’m sad about that,” she said shortly after the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Moose Jaw Union Centre. “I think there’s lots of hope and promise that it could, but I don’t feel like it’s better. I shouldn’t have a list that comes to me each year with around 30 people or more on it, that’s just not acceptable. Most of them could be super easily prevented, just by making sure people are staffed properly, trained properly, and special measures are taken to make sure that people know what

they need to know. So it doesn’t feel like it’s better.”

Landin and fellow Labour Council member Nancy Semen read off the names of all 33 people as part of the ceremony, and two of them hit especially close to home -Judson Ringer, a 74-year-old plumber who passed away due to long-term complications from asbestos exposure, and Carrie Therrien, a 49-year-old education assistant who died of COVID-19. Both were from Moose Jaw. The fact COVID-19 was included as a cause of death is a product of how many folks contracted the disease in their workplace and later died, despite doing what they could to keep everyone else happy and safe.

“You think of people in care homes and hospitals who were super exposed to that kind of thing, but there were grocery workers and people who were working in any number of areas who put themselves out there, all the time,” Landin said. “They were the heroes in all of this, and for some, it cost them their lives. They’re important people and often weren’t fairly recognized for that, even though they had to go through something extremely unknown and dangerous.”

The good thing is that despite the

Wreaths are laid alongside the cairn outside the Moose Jaw Union Centre on Thursday afternoon. deaths every year, efforts are being made places to keep workers -- and especially younger, inexperienced workers -- safe on the job. The numbers might not improve, but that could be only a matter of time, given attention and effort.

“There are a lot of new workers out there, and sometimes they don’t realize

how dangerous work can be until they run into a problem like that,” Landin said.

“They need to be safe and not just jump into something because they think that will make their boss happy, taking special measures and knowing that they deserve to be safe. So we want everybody to take pause, especially the young ones coming in. And they all need to take them under our wing a little bit too.”

Until the time comes that’s happening everywhere and all the time, though, the National Day of Mourning will continue to take place every April 28.

“It’s important that we recommit each year to trying our best to make things safer, holding politicians’ feet to the fire to protect us in our workplaces and doing the same trick for employers,” Landin said.

“It’s just something that’s necessary, to take a moment to step back and say ‘we gotta do better’.”

Moose Jaw Girl Guides Service Project Submitted

The keychain project began in Melfort, SK when the Girl Guides there decided to start a service project for hospital staff as a thank you during the pandemic. The keychains consist of 7 beads - each representing the 7 principles of the guiding law, along with a hope charm at the bottom. The word hope was chosen because that’s what front line staff provided us for two years. A tag is attached to each one - “We share with you our guiding light we hope will make your days quite bright.”

Together, our Moose Jaw Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers created 381 keychains for the Dr F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital staff. It is our understanding that these keychains will be passed out during Healthcare Heroes Week. Our Girl Guides are so proud to be able to say thank you in this way and HOPE that this service project will give recipients a little boost of hope too.

We also donated a case of Girl Guide cookies to be shared with staff members throughout the hospital.

Pictured are a collection of hospital staff (an X-ray technician, dialysis nurse, surgeon, food services, management and more) along with some of our Moose Jaw Girl Guide members who delivered the keychains and cookies. Thank you all so much for coming out and agreeing to be in our photo. We hope the hospital staff appreciates our gift.