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Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express After one of their most successful years to date in 2019, it seems Last year, around 300 bikers took part in the event, and with gatha shame that the Salvation Army Toy Run won’t be taking on its erings still limited to 30 people in any one area in the province, one usual format this time around. can see the concern.

But like everything else amid COVID-19, changes have proven “Even if you’re a small group and five or six of you want to go, you necessary. And while things won’t be the same, Moose Jaw Cycle can ride up and down Main Street and then head up there and drop Association president Murray Roney is hoping things will turn out your toys off as a small group,” Roney suggested. “We just don’t as positive as possible. want anything more than the 30 people in one area, so this is what With that in mind, the 2020 edition of the Toy Run will take place we’re going to try.” on Sept. 19, and will take a format rather familiar to anyone who The hope is that even with the changes, the Moose Jaw community has been on Main Street on weekends this summer. will still get behind the event and support the Salvation Army and “We’ve noticed the way the car clubs have been doing it is just their quest to make sure every child has a gift under the tree on cruising Main Street a bit, so we’re going to follow them in that Christmas Eve. idea,” Roney said. “We’ll just go up and down Main Street and then “Hopefully we have a decent turnout,” Roney said. “I think peohead over the Salvation Army Church. They’ll have everything set ple’s hearts are in the right place so I expect they’ll do well for us up there for social distancing and everything like that and it’ll just and we’ll have another great year.” be a drop and go.”

The basics are still in place — parade participants are asked to bring a new and unwrapped toy to the Salvation Army, where they’ll be sorted and distributed to families in need of Christmas gifts for their youngsters.

The run itself will start around 1:30 p.m., without the usual gathering on Manitoba Street. Riders are asked to simply show up on Main Street around that time, ride Main Street and drop off their toys at the church between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The traditional mass gathering for coffee won’t take place this year due to crowd number rules in put in place by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

“That’s why we decided not to have the meeting at the start down on Manitoba Street or the gathering at the church either… it’s quite a crowd of people to try and ramrod into any position, so we felt The end result of the Salvation Army Toy Run last year. this would be the better way to go,” Roney said.

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July should have been a busy month for the Moose Jaw Gamers Association, with the annual Summer Gamer’s Expo taking up the group’s entire attention and filling the Cultural Centre with enthusiastic gamers from all over the province.

But the much-anticipated event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, leaving the MJGA with an empty calendar and a challenge to come up with some inventive ways to stay connected while apart.

The local group of gamers has risen to the challenge, taking events strictly online earlier this spring and moving ahead with some new, upcoming projects hopefully in the near future.

The group’s Discord server has seen lots of traffic lately, with tons of members using the channels to stay up to date and host virtual gaming sessions together — including resuming regular Dungeons and Dragons sessions online, which have taken a break over the summer months.

MJGA also announced its first donation to this year’s charity, Creative Kids Saskatchewan, in May with a unique video delivery to abide by the then-ongoing pandemic restrictions.

The group also recently purchased and

This year’s Summer GAX in July was cancelled, and the Moose Jaw Gamers Association is taking a hard look at options for the Winter GAX potentially coming up in February. (photo by Randy Palmer) donated a Nintendo Wii gaming system to the Moose Jaw Transition House, to help kids in the program feel more comfortable.

The biggest question on the MJGA’s minds currently, however, is what’s next?

The next confirmed project in the works from the group is something a little different for the MJGA: a Dungeons and Dragons web series in the style of the popular series Critical Role, featuring an ongoing

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campaign played by local Moose Jaw players and dungeon mastered by Kurt Hebron.

The first video in the new series is expected to release on the MJGA’s YouTube page in the very near future, with more episodes to follow.

Also in the works is a return to the MJGA’s ongoing Adventure League D&D sessions at the Moose Jaw Public Library, provided that more Dungeon Masters express interest in helping facilitate the games.

Before the pandemic, Adventure League was running twice a month with more interested players than the MJGA could handle — sometimes up to 40 people an evening.

As many D&D veterans can attest, the MJGA is facing the common issue of a shortage of volunteer DMs for the popular game events, but both the public library and the MJGA are hoping the series won’t end here.

To maybe help alleviate the drought, the MJGA is looking to get things back on a roll beginning with a Dungeon Master recruitment month to kick things off this fall. Over a course of a few weeks, the MJGA is considering hosting a series of D&D games exclusively for budding dungeon masters, to show them the ropes of hosting a role-playing game session.

From there, the hope is that there will be some new DMs feeling confident enough to take the reins at some upcoming D&D nights, or even host their own sessions privately with their friends.

“It's a victim of its own success, unfortunately, but there’s a clear need for [D&D in Moose Jaw],” said MJGA member Janice Lamb.

The MJGA is also working on organizing an RPG adventure writing workshop in partnership with the Festival of Words sometime in the future. Details have yet to be ironed out, but a workshop facilitated by Saskatchewan author Jillian Bell on how to write original content for RPG adventures could be coming to Moose Jaw someday soon.

Normally, the MJGA board of executives would be elbow-deep in the planning stages for the Winter Gamer’s Expo coming up in February, but the uncertainty of the pandemic has the group conflicted.

During an August meeting, MJGA orga-

nizers discussed what the Winter GAX would look like in a COVID-19 world and whether the event will even be possible this year.

Although the Cultural Centre would be available as a venue, the huge gaming expo would be limited in space, as the number of players allowed in a room would be capped at 30 and moving between rooms could pose a problem. The number of volunteers needed to run the event would also likely increase by a lot, thanks to crowd control and cleaning measures, and it's unlikely the event would be able to run like normal.

“Honestly, I don't think we’re going to be able to do a full Winter GAX again, at least not in February," said MJGA member Jess Hallsworth.

But that doesn’t mean GAX isn’t happening, as the MJGA is still talking about alternatives for the fundraiser.

Ideas that hit the table included specifying registration for in-person activities and limiting movement between rooms, or even taking the popular gaming event online with streamed RPG sessions, workshops and even panels.

If all else falls through, the MJGA executive also talked about postponing the big event in favour of a series of smaller events until GAX can make its triumphant return.

With the popularity of the online D&D sessions, smaller events could include other streamed RPG games, a virtual version of the previous Sunday Funday board game events, or a series of Mega Games on Zoom — where RPG story meets United Nations style problem-solving.

The jury currently remains out on a concrete plan for Winter GAX’s future, but the MJGA is hesitant to cancel the event entirely, as it serves to connect the gaming community like no other.

“GAX has been around for 12 years [and] we would like to keep that momentum that we still have, for when we do get back and have that giant party because it would be the first gaming convention that's an in-person convention in maybe two or three years,” said Hallsworth. “And we really could do something huge with that, once the feeling of safety is there.”

Creative Kids Saskatchewan is still the chosen charity for 2020-21, and the MJGA is hoping to be able to offer them some support despite the wrench COVID-19 has thrown into the works.

"If people still want to donate, they can go to our website and donate directly to us, it doesn't have to be through the gaming event,” said MJGA spokesperson Kristian Sjoberg. “We are still planning on supporting Creative Kids, so whenever we do get back up and running, they are the charity we’re partnered with and any donations that come in as general donations are still going directly to them.”

To keep up with the Moose Jaw Gamers Association, follow their Facebook page or check out their website for more info on how to donate to their 2020-21 charity-of-choice, Creative Kids Saskatchewan.

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Thank You Farmers!

Harvest is now well underway in Saskatchewan.

To the world’s best farmers: Thank you for your contribution to our ecomomy and for all you do to feed Saskatchewan and the world.

Warren Michelson Saskatchewan Party MLA for Moose Jaw North 306-692-8884 • 326-B High St. W. • moosejawnorthmla@shaw.ca

Retirement party celebrates Michelson’s time as Sask Party MLA Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express When the Government of Saskatchewan brought their three-week sitting of the provincial legislature to an end this past July, it came as a bittersweet moment for Moose Jaw North MLA Warren Michelson.

It would mark the final time the long-time Sask Party representative would be part of the official government process in Regina and mark the home stretch of his 13 years representing his constituents in the community.

Last Wednesday night, it all became just a little more real during a retirement party thrown by his office assistants at the Anavets Club.

Of course, it wasn’t the kind of shindig you’d expect for someone who served their community for almost a decade and a half – COVID-19 restrictions kept the gathering small and the many well-wishers rotated throughout the evening on an hourly basis.

But it was a chance to offer thanks to someone who had been a part of the city and a mainstay at local events throughout his entire tenure as MLA. “It has been very rewarding, and it’s with mixed feelings that I depart because there are some things I’d like to see completed, but that will always be there,” Michelson said as supporters began to gather. “I’ve tried to represent the people and the issues they’ve brought to our attention, whether it was health or social services or whatever it might be. And I appreciate the people who supported me

Warren Michelson pauses for a photo with Rudi and Lee Fast during his retirement party on Wednesday night. all these years, not all of them can be here tonight but some will be, and it’ll be hard to say goodbye.”

Michelson was first elected in October 2007 and announced in January of 2019 that he wouldn’t be seeking a fourth term in office. What happened between those two dates – and the government assistance he helped procure – changed the face of Moose Jaw. The largest project, of course, is the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Hospital, which was announced in 2011 and officially opened its doors in 2016. Then, of course, you have Mosaic Place and YaraCentre multiplex facilities that have

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The opening of the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in 2015 was one of the most rewarding moments in my time as your MLA. Advocating for a new hospital in Moose Jaw was a top priority in my first years after being elected, so the grand opening of this much needed health care facility will always be a special memory. My commitment to high quality health care in our city continues, and I am always pleased to support and be a part of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation Family First Radiothon.

The Moose Jaw Health Foundation’s annual Family First Radiothon will take place at the Town ‘n’ Country Mall this year; Thursday and Friday of this week. The Foundation is reminding us that our health care workers are heroes in a different sort of mask, and is calling upon the community of Moose Jaw to support these health care professionals through the 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon.

The Moose Jaw Health Foundation does tremendous work in providing funding for equipment, making it possible for our doctors, specialists and health care professionals to do their work of saving lives. Launched in 2006, the Radiothon alone has raised more than $4.1 million to help our healthcare professionals care for us.

The Radiothon is only one of many ways the Moose Jaw Health Foundation raises funds in support of health care.

Other events like the Wednesday evening Concerts in the Park and the July first Moose Jawg were cancelled this year, making our community support for the Radiothon even more significant.

The Foundation goal is to raise more than $195,000 with the 2020 Radiothon; to provide our frontline healthcare workers with four new cardiac monitors, a telemetry monitoring system, a defibrillator and crash cart, Holter monitors and chemotherapy chairs.

I will be attending the Radiothon in person on Friday, September 11 just after 9:00 am. This year this important fund drive will be at the Town n’ Country mall. I appreciate being able to attend more of the Radiothon this year as the postponed date isn’t conflicting with the sitting of the Spring Legislative.

Since 2007 there has been a huge improvement in health care in Saskatchewan. The Ministry of Health is the highest provincial budgetary expense, and the overall health budget has increased by nearly $2.4 billion since 2007-08. We have more health care professionals; nearly 900 more doctors and over 3,700 more nurses. Our Government opened three new hospitals and 15 new longterm care facilities, with plans for a hospital expansion in Prince Albert and a new General Hospital in Weyburn.

Saskatchewan has gone from the longest surgical wait times in Canada to close to the shortest, and continue to work to shorten surgical wait times. Healthcare continues to be a priority for our government.

The 2020-21 Ministry of Health budget is $5.8 billion, an increase of 4.6 per cent from 2019-20. It represents the highest health care investment ever in Saskatchewan.

This includes a much needed $435 million for mental health and addictions supports and services.

A special thank you to the Moose Jaw Health Foundation board and staff, all their volunteers, and all those who support them in helping our medical professionals provide excellent health care throughout our region. I encourage everyone to support our health care professionals through the 800 CHAB Family First Radiothon this Thursday and Friday.

brought many high-profile events to the city. And that’s all on top of the many smaller projects that helped build and improve the social fabric of the community.

And through it all, Michelson was there.

It was almost impossible to attend any event with any kind of profile without seeing him, offering his support to charity events and anything of remote importance.

That’s something Michelson says he’s going to miss most once things are officially wrapped in his political career – and something he, unfortunately, had a preview of through the summer of COVID-19.

“I’m going to miss all of that, and in fact with COVID the way it is, with all the events that were cancelled, it was tough,” Michelson said. “Whether it was the Wednesday night Concert in the Park or Motif, obviously the Fair and parades, just being at the events that go on in Moose Jaw, and there’s a lot of them, that was always fun… just being in the community and part of it all is definitely something I’ll miss.”

Michelson’s retirement plans haven’t changed much from when he first made his retirement announcement – that ’69 Pontiac still needs work, there are still plenty of projects around the house that have to be completed, and those grandkids still need spoiling.

But don’t be surprised if you still see him out and about, just maybe not in his usual dapper suit and tie.

“Maybe I’ll volunteer at the greenhouse next spring or at the golf course,” Michelson said. “There are lots of opportunities, the Sukanen Ship is out there and the Western Development Museum, there’s always something to do and I’m sure I’ll find something to keep me busy.

“But it’s time to move on, and I’m happy with how things went in my time in government.”

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School’s Back! Why can’t my child read?

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Thoughts right now are directed to charitable organizations and events.

It is very unfortunate that most walks and events to fund charitable organizations have had to be cancelled for this year due to the pandemic. It seems that those who are already facing hardships due to their health concerns or possibly financial situations are again having to think of alternate ways to make things Joan Ritchie work. When you’re down so low EDITOR you can’t even dangle your feet off the end of a piece of paper, it’s hard to see a way out of a seemingly hopeless situation.

My mother-in-law had Parkinson disease and the Parkinson SuperWalk annual event has always been a reminder of how devastating and debilitating this disease is and how sad it is to see someone afflicted with it. This year’s SuperWalk in Moose Jaw that was scheduled for September 12th has been cancelled due to the pandemic but there is an alternative of support that has been devised where individuals can register to do their own 2 km walk and donate online at superwalk@parkinson.ca . The funds raised go towards much needed research and education for those living with Parkinsons.

Although for the past few years the Journey to Hope annual walk for suicide awareness and prevention has gone indoors because of the weather, this year it will be diverting back to the outdoors in Crescent Park on Saturday, September 26th. Besides the event itself, there are several other alternatives established to raise funds in support.

The group is selling ‘Soles for Hope’ placards at South Hill Fine Foods, holding an ongoing quilt raffle with tickets available via email, and walk pledge forms to be filled out and returned by Friday, September 25th at noon. To obtain or return pledge forms or to purchase raffle tickets, email eferguson@sasktel.net .

It’s also wonderful to see that the Salvation Army Toy Run will be going ahead on September 19th but with a different look this year. The bikers will be cruising up and down Main Street starting around 1:30 p.m., dropping their toys off a little later at the church between 2 and 3 p.m. Last year around 300 bikers took part in the event but this year gatherings are limited to 30 people in any one area making it a little more difficult for large groups to gather. The hope is that the Moose Jaw community will continue to support this endeavour to make sure that the Salvation Army can provide a gift for every less-fortunate child under the tree this Christmas.

And on that note, we at the Moose Jaw Express would like to personally welcome Lester and Almeda Ward as the new pastors of the Salvation Army to Moose Jaw. Originally from Newfoundland with a one-year stop in Winnipeg, they will be serving both Moose Jaw and Assiniboia in Saskatchewan. As well, we would like to thank Dan and Wendy Broome for their community service as Majors of the Salvation Army in Moose Jaw during the past few years and we wish them well as they continue in service down East.

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Has your son or daughter had trouble learning to read?

The child may be dyslexic, the most common but least known learning disability.

Dyslexics look at the world differently. Dyslexics are artistic, persuasive, inquisitive, observant; notice patterns of behavior; identify scams; act up in school; are great in improve-drama; have mixed-dominance, meaning they don’t know if they are right handed and left handed (and footed) but not ambidextrous; great in a conversation; often story tellers and can’t spell.

Dyslexics are labelled ADHD, ADD and other weird terms made up by psychologists. Dyslexics know psychology is not a science.

Learning requires reading. Skills are built on skills, all related to reading. A student who does not read falls behind and is assigned a label like ADHD. Children who can’t read lose their sense of self-worth. Their self-esteem is diminished.

As the child grows older, school becomes a hostile environment. They cope by clowning, entertaining classmates and skipping classes. The school system recommends Dyslexics become tradesmen. Those who do are very good trades people. Many Dyslexics become famous entertainers. Almost half end up in jail.

To the best of my knowledge, neither Alberta nor Saskatchewan consider Dyslexia a learning disability.

A school psychologist friend with Edmonton Public

Schools said in his 46 years of working with students he never encountered a case of dyslexia. Poor Dave.

People who ‘go into education’ found schooling and learning to read easy. Understanding why children can’t learn to read is a challenge for them. Dyslexics who found school ‘hostile’ don’t usually become teachers.

Dyslexics often see words and letters ‘jumbled’. Dyslexia is most common in English because the language is weird. Consider Rough, Tough and Dough.

Dyslexia is genetic (Chromosome 6 marker). A relative probably had trouble learning to read.

What to do?

Tough question. Schools do not have the personnel to help. It has to be done at home. First, check the Net for famous Dyslexics and share with your child. Rebuild your child’s self-esteem. Read one on one with the child everyday; tell the teacher your child is Dyslexic.

Teach the child keyboarding skills. Typing and seeing the words on a computer screen works. It is learning by ‘doing and seeing’. The spell-checker was invented for dyslexics.

Relax, the Dyslexic is never as good in school but most are charming and successful.

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The 8th of September was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1966 to remind the international community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies, and the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies. The issue of literacy is a key component of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The UN's Sustainable Development Agenda, adopted by world leaders in September 2015, promotes universal access to quality education and learning opportunities throughout people’s lives. Sustainable Development Goal 4 has as one of its targets ensuring all young people achieve literacy and numeracy and that adults, who lack these skills are given the opportunity to acquire them.

International Literacy Day 2020 focuses on “Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond,” especially on the role of educators and changing pedagogies. The recent COVID-19 crisis has been a stark reminder of the reality: a gap that already existed in the pre-COVID-19 era and negatively affects the learning of

youth and adults, who have no or low literacy skills, and therefore, tend to face multiple disadvantages. During COVID-19, in many countries and here in our own area, adult programmes were absent in the initial response plans, so most literacy programmes that did exist were suspended, with just a few continuing virtually, through TV and radio, or in open air spaces.

What is the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on youth and literacy educators and teaching and learning? What are the lessons learnt? How can we effectively position youth and adult literacy learning in global in strategies for the recovery and resilience-building phase?

By exploring these questions, International Literacy Day 2020 provides an opportunity to reflect on and discuss how innovative and effective pedagogies and teaching methodologies can be used in literacy programmes to face the pandemic and beyond. The Day will also give an opportunity to analyse the role of educators, as well as formulate effective policies, systems, governance and measures that can support educators and learning.

Senior Financial Abuse Does something not look right?

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) wants to educate family members and caregivers on how to protect seniors from financial scams and frauds.

“As financial abuse affects many seniors in Canada, we want to provide information and resources that will help family members and caregivers identify and avoid exploitation of their loved ones,” the FCAA Securities Division Director Dean Murrison said. “Senior financial abuse is not always easy to recognize. It’s important that family members and caregivers stay actively involved in a senior’s day-to-day life and tell them to call someone they trust before making any financial decisions.”

Here are some red flags that may indicate a senior is being targeted by a fraudster: • A senior starts talking about a new “friend” and their helpful financial advice; • A new friend, relative, or caregiver starts conducting financial transactions on behalf of the senior without proper authorization or through an unexpected power of attorney; • The senior expresses excitement over a financial windfall or prize cheque; • Noticeable changes in banking habits, such as NSF (non-sufficient funds) activity or inconsistent transactions; • They withdraw large sums of money from their bank accounts; • Suspicious signatures on cheques; • Behavioral changes such as depression, fear and/or memory loss; Here are some steps you can take to protect a loved one from financial scams and frauds: • Tell them not to give out personal or banking information if someone emails, texts or calls asking for it; • Make sure antivirus software is installed and up-to-date on their computer; • Tell them not to reply to sweepstake offers and unsolicited mail; • Stay actively involved in their day-to-day life and ask what happened during their day; • Tell them to call you or someone they trust before they make a financial decision.

For more information about senior financial abuse visit: fcaa.gov.sk.ca/financial-literacy/seniors/senior-financial-abuse.

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From bootleggers to corrupt cops to cheating husbands, the community has a wealth of historical crime stories, a fact Tourism Moose Jaw plans to promote through a new trolley tour.

The first True Crime Tour launches on Sept. 11, with excursions happening at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. This is a new endeavour for Tourism Moose Jaw, as the tour focuses exclusively on true crime stories about some of the most notorious criminals and incidents from the last 135 years.

Executive director Jacki L’Heureux-Mason was tightlipped about what guests can expect since she wanted to keep the tour a surprise. However, she explained that the idea to have a dedicated crime stories tour percolated during the past couple of years as she revamped the ghost stories tour. She had noticed that crime stories were crawling their way into that tour and wanted to keep the ghost stories as “ghosty” as possible.

“I’m a huge podcast listener, so as I’ve been listening to more and more podcasts, I’ve gotten more and more into the concept of true crime (and) I do know it’s a very popular idea,” she said. “So I wanted to take some of our … notorious history and put it out there for people to understand it a bit more.”

So, tourism staff removed the more popular crime stories from the ghost tour and dug up more details — including using author Bruce Fairman’s book Moose Jaw Murders and other Deaths for accuracy and truth — to add to those stories. This is why the tour is geared toward residents older than age 16, as it is considered “not for the faint of heart.”

One interesting fact staff discovered was community police executed a murderess at the same time that the Louis

Riel trial was taking place in 1885.

Another story that sticks with L’Heureux-Mason is a murder-suicide that happened in the 1930s. The incident was a mystery to law enforcement since so little was known about it. Tourism Moose Jaw has dubbed this anecdote, “The Train Track Story.”

“It’s pretty intense and fascinating because of the motive and relationship behind it; we could not figure it out at all,” she added. “It’s pretty dramatic.”

Tourism Moose Jaw is showcasing these stories in a reverent way, L’Heureux-Mason pointed out. The goal is not to glorify what happened, but instead, keep the names and memories of the victims alive, along with some of the infamous villains and the despicable things they did.

The route for this tour is new; while there are a couple of locations that will be familiar to visitors, the rest of the excursion takes people to areas of the city other tours have not visited before.

“It’s pretty intense, it’s very detailed, and I think that people who love true crime are going to love this,” she remarked.

Due to how quickly tickets have sold for the two events on Sept. 11, Tourism Moose Jaw plans to run another night on Sept. 25. Then, if the weather co-operates through the fall, it will hold more True Crime tours every Friday until the snow stays.

“I’m really excited for it. I did the dry run (recently) … ,” L’Heureux-Mason added. “I had goosebumps six separate times. I’m really pleased with it. I hope people get the same reaction I did.”

Anyone interested in attending a True Crime Tour excursion should call the tourism office at (306) 693-8097 for

tickets. Due to pandemic restrictions, the organization has to seat people in certain spots with the proper physical distancing measures.

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Dilke Pickle will draw us back to rural village

Another Sunday, another day trip.

We discussed the route. My partner got her way again — no trip to Shaunavon.

Instead we settled on Regina Beach along Last Mountain Lake with the aim of dining on the famous fish and chips at the Blue Bird Cafe.

For a while after the Butlers sold the cafe, the fish and chips didn’t seem the same.

Last time there the meal was super.

Our appetites whetted, we headed out past Chamberlain agreeing to an ice cream break at the Twisted Sisters on the way back.

On the road to Regina Beach, we spotted a sign informing us of a farmers’ market.

Farmers’ markets often have surprising goodies as well as fresh veggies and crafts so we headed into the valley of the near-

Island fun by resort village. We drove and drove. No farmers’ market was in sight.

Eventually my partner and wife decided we didn’t want to buy a farmer anyway.

We drove to Regina Beach and the Blue

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Bird Cafe.

The place was crowded as all Saskatchewan resorts are in this travel limited pandemic.

We found a parking spot and walked to the Blue Bird. The cafe was only open for take out and the growing line was long.

We saw nowhere to take a lunch, sit and eat, agreeing to continue to Lumsden.

We did spot a farmers’ market but still didn’t buy any farmers.

The drive to Lumsden was uneventful except for the traffic speeding by us.

Travelling around the neat town of Lumsden with a mixture of new and old houses we found food at the Pizza One — an uninspired Greek salad and French toast.

On the return drive, Yours Truly suggested a side trip to Dilke. The little village of about 100 souls has a grocery store and something called the Dilke Pickle Inn. It is a 90-year-old cafe adapted to rural decline as a combined coffee shop, candy

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store, antique/craft shop, bed and breakfast.

Since this was once a settlement of German homesteaders, I wondered if the cafe served German kuchen or other ethnic food.

Too bad we had eaten. The Dilke Pickle is another excuse for a future day trip, but the place is only open seasonally to benefit from traffic through the village from three or four nearby resort villages.

We agreed to forego an ice cream stop at the Twisted Sisters to stick to our diets.

We’re sticking to that story.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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by September Ron Walter For Agri-Mart Express Twenty-eight per cent of the crop EXPRESS was off when August ended.

That compares with 15 per cent harvested at Aug. 31 last year and 22 per cent in the five year average, says the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture weekly crop report.

Eighty-one per cent of lentils were off with 73 per cent of field peas, 53 per cent of mustard, 37 per cent of durum, 28 per cent of chickpeas, 19 per cent of spring wheat and 11 per cent of canola.

Another 27 per cent was swathed and ready to pick up.

The southwest was most advanced with 50 per cent complete while the southeast was at 39 per cent.

Moisture conditions continue to deteriorate with little rain during the week. One millimetre came

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Across the province crop land moisture was rated two per cent surplus, 32 per cent adequate, 47 per cent short and 19 per cent very short.

In the southeast, which includes Moose Jaw, the rating has 74 per cent short or very short with 26 per cent adequate.

Southwest crop land is rated 79 per cent short or very short with 21 per cent adequate.

Hay and pastureland is one per cent surplus, 21 per cent adequate, 78 per cent short or very short.

Southeast hay and pastureland moisture is 79 per cent short or very short, 21 per cent adequate.

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Rhiain Clarke, WRSOS director and volunteer and hotline manager, is excited to bring back the volunteer training sessions this fall and is urging potential volunteers across Saskatchewan — and especially in Moose Jaw — to think about joining the team.

The upcoming sessions will take place on Oct. 3 using a virtual setting, hosted on a Zoom video conference.

This will be the second round of orientation sessions the WRSOS has hosted online since the pandemic changed things in the province, but Clarke is finding that the new format might actually be a help rather than a hindrance.

“We realized [after the spring session] that it actually worked pretty well because we were able to reach more rural volunteers, rather than just the two main cities in Saskatchewan,” said Clarke.

New volunteers tuning in to the orientation sessions can expect a full run-down of the potential roles available in the orga-

nization, the kinds of animals the WRSOS deals within its work, and an interesting presentation from a guest speaker — in this case, rescue expert Megan Lawrence from Regina’s Salthaven West Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre.

There are opportunities of all types within the organization, said Clarke, from working directly with animals in retrieval and transport roles to helping man the emergency hotline to providing administrative support such as marketing or fundraising expertise.

“We open it up to anybody in Saskatchewan,” said Clarke. “We’re always happy to have people that aren’t on the hand-on side of the organization as well.”

For Clarke, volunteering with the WRSOS is an incredible opportunity to not only help animals in crisis but also to meet and greet some of the province’s interesting creatures.

“Everything about this role is amazing,” said Clarke. “Probably the best thing for me, personally, is being able to handle some of Saskatchewan’s most amazing and fascinating animals [and] to be so close to something so amazing, be able to help them and release them back into the

Volunteers with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan have a unique opportunity to work with animals they otherwise wouldn’t encounter so personally. (supplied) world eventually.”

The WRSOS has seen an exponential increase in activity over the last year, which means the organization is more than happy to welcome new volunteers. Prov-

ince-wide, the WRSOS answered 3,560 calls last year from 282 communities — a substantial increase from 177 calls in 2006 — and is on track for a record number of calls this year.

Moose Jaw has already had 288 calls in the 12 months, with only four volunteers in the area working with WRSOS to help answer those calls.

“As you can imagine, that’s a lot of pressure on those four people, to actually get help for those animals that are in need so we’re actually looking for at least ten more volunteers willing to do hands-on rescues, maybe transports [to Regina],” said Clarke.

Fall and winter is a good time for new volunteers to get involved, said Clarke, as it's slower in terms of calls and volunteers have more flexibility in choosing what rescues they’d like to attend.

To find out more about the WRSOS and potential volunteer opportunities, Clarke encourages people to register online for the upcoming orientation session at wrsos.org and to keep an eye out on the WRSOS Facebook page and Instagram page for more sessions coming later this fall.

Author creates self-guided tour of former Caronport airbase After spending years researching the former Caronport airbase for his book In Plain Site, author Joel From has now produced a self-guided walking tour of the complex for history buffs.

No. 33 Elementary Flight Training School (Royal Air Force) was part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during the Second World War. During the base’s short existence — it operated from January 1942 to January 1944 — it turned out 1,837 graduates, part of the plan’s overall graduate number of 131,553, including pilots, wireless operators, air gunners, and navigators for the air forces of Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Touring the former airbase and its remaining buildings is not a new activity for From, he explained, as he had been giving group tours irregularly for more than five years, while he has also dragged his students around the base with him.

“It occurred to me that aviation buffs might want to see what the book is about,” he said recently. “I thought people who read the book could take an hour to see what the base was like.”

Chuckling, From acknowledged that while many of the buildings on the base are no longer standing — a few still are — their locations are on the map for people to visit.

From had help putting the booklet together from Josh Knowles, who assisted with the artwork, while eight organizations from Caronport provided funding. On the front of the booklet is a picture of a Tiger Moth trainer, while attached are five pages containing the 17 locations on tour.

Also attached is a map of the base, a map of the runway system, and an additional tour of the Caron cemetery, where 10

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“I’m very excited. I’d like to see people, especially those who read the book, to walk through this tour and remember what they read,” he said. “But (at the same time) it might also bring people to the book.”

Now that From is finished creating the tour, he plans to start promoting his book once again and giving presentations about it. He will also continue to respond to people looking for information about relatives who were stationed at the base during the

Author Joel From stands next to a cairn that honours the Elementary Flight Training School that existed in Caronport during the Second World War. The cairn is the first stop on From's new self-guided tour of the former airbase.

Photo by Jason G. Antonio RAF airmen are buried.

Several residents of Caronport tested the tour ahead of its launch, From said. It took them 45 minutes to walk the entire tour since they live there. For others, it will probably take 60 minutes to make the full circuit. Since there are 17 stops, people can drive from location to location.

From has worked out a deal with The Pilgrim Inn in Caronport, where if visitors stay the night there, the hotel will provide the walking tour booklet and map for free; otherwise, the package costs $9.99 plus tax. Tourists could then stroll around the former airbase, while they could also visit the cemetery.

war. During the pandemic lockdown, five people from places such as California, England, Australia and Canada contacted him looking for such information.

Depending upon From’s availability, he might be able to offer groups a personal guided tour. Anyone interested in booking a tour should visit caronairbase.com and click on the “Walking Tour” tab.

“I am not aware of anything like this (tour) anywhere,” he added, “especially in Canada.”

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Consider the Saskatchewan Pension Plan in your retirement planning

A large segment of Saskatchewan people have no access to a pension plan other than contributions to the Canada Pension Plan, or the Old Age Pension.

These people — farmers, small business owners, workers in small businesses — don’t have the option of paying into and drawing from a pooled fund pension plan.

That was the case until the Saskatchewan Government created the Saskatchewan Pension Plan back in the Premier Grant Devine days.

The plan was designed to let everyone earning an income have a pension plan, be they a food server or business owner.

Original contribution limits were $500 a year, now $6,200 maximum a year.

The plan operates as a Crown Corporation but hires asset managers to oversee operations. TD Asset Management is the current asset manager.

In 34 years the SPP has grown to about 33,000 members with assets under management closing in on $600 million.

Enrolment is easy, online or offline.

Management fees are less than one per cent a year, leaving the rest for the pension plan.

The plan offers members three types of investment, with an option chosen at the beginning of each year. These options include a balanced fund with investments in stocks from Canada, United States and the rest of the world, real estate, infrastructure and bonds.

The balanced fund is most popular with $478.5 million assets at December 31, 2019.

The diversified fund — essentially a 50-50 split between two mutual funds in stocks and bonds — has $3.9 million assets. The short-term fund, all interest bearing secu-

rities, has $3.4 million assets.

The plan also operates an annuity fund with fixed payments for people drawing on their plan. Members can start drawing at age 55 and must start withdrawing funds at age 72.

The critical question for members and prospective members is how have annual returns on investment been? Their size determines how much can be paid out on retirement.

The full fund has had positive returns in 31 of the last 34 years. The fund lost 16.23 per cent in the financial crisis of 2008 with a .33 per cent loss in 2007. And in the late 2018 downswing the fund lost two per cent.

Last year the fund made 14 per cent. The fund earned double digit returns in 12 years since inception with the best gain at 21.08 per cent in 1993.

Over the 34 year history the fund averaged a respectable 7.89 per cent annul growth in value for members.

Anyone planning for retirement and not having access to benefits from the compound earnings effect and risk spreading from a managed pooled pension should consider the Saskatchewan plan.

The plan is never promoted well, so most residents don’t even know of its existence.

It almost seems as if the bureaucrats or the government party want this pension plan to die a slow death as assets are eventually paid out.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

Housing represents decline in construction values For Moose Jaw Express

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Contractions in the new housing market account for this year's decline in city building permit values.

Permits to the end of August worth $12.06 million fell $2.78 million from $14.84 million last year.

Housing construction this year has dropped $3.78 million from 2019.

Only 10 houses worth $3.44 million have been started this year compared with 20 worth $7.22 million last year.

In August three houses worth just over $1 million were started.

Major permits issued in August include $174,000 for a commercial building at 73 Hochelaga Street East, $260,000 for an industrial building at the 1750 Stadacona Street West truck wash, and $40,000 for a retail building at 240 High Street West.

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ELECTION 2020 We Want You to Run for Municipal Council! (Mayor or Councillor) What You Need to Know?

Saskatchewan municipalities need citizens to take on leadership roles as elected officials (council members) to represent the people in the community and provide direction on the policies and programs that will lead to better quality services.

Serving in an elected position is not easy, but being a member of council offers a lot of personal satisfaction; as it is an opportunity to help shape the future of the municipality.

Key Standards and Values of Council Members • Honesty • Objectivity • Transparency & Accountability • Confidentiality • Responsibility • Leadership and Public Interest • Respect

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It is not crucial to have education or experience in a government setting to run for council. You likely have skills, knowledge and abilities that are transferable to the council member’s role. You may want to take a self-assessment of your skills by thinking about your volunteer experience, community involvement, work experience, membership in different organizations and family life.

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From The Kitchen

To - m a h-to o r to - m ay-to : t h e re’s n ot h i n g b et te r

By Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express

One of the treats of a backyard garden is the joy of being able to eat those ripe tomatoes directly from the vine.

Toasted bacon, tomato and cheese sandwiches quite often make up the full meal before the family heads to the garden to pick a few more for another day.

But don’t forget to prepare for the months when the garden plot is covered with snow. This week’s recipes for stew and mincemeat make use of both ripe and green tomatoes.

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Stewed Tomatoes

8 cups ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tsps. celery salt 2 tbsps. sugar (or less) 1/4 tsp. salt, optional Pour boiling water over ripe tomatoes in a

large bowl. Remove stems and skin then cut into several pieces and place in a large pot.

Add celery salt, sugar and salt and stir.

Microwave pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes until tender then add to the tomatoes.

Cover pot and cook on low for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be careful mixture does not burn.

Spoon mixture into sterilized jar, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Cap and seal. Process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes for pints or 20 minutes for quarts. Cool completely, check to make sure all lids have sealed. Store in cool, dark place.

Note: Rather than the canning method, the prepared tomato stew may be spooned into plastic containers for the freezer. Cool completely before placing in freezer.

Note: Pre-cooked lean ground beef may be added to hot mixture to make hamburger-tomato soup.

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Green Tomato Mincemeat

5 lbs. green tomatoes 5 lbs. MacIntosh or Spartan apples 2 lbs. seeded raisins 1 lb. sultana raisins 1 lb. mixed fruit peel or chopped glazed cherries 2 lbs. currants 1 lb. beef suet 2 lbs. brown sugar 2 tbsps. ground cinnamon 2 tsps. salt 1 tbsp. each of mace, cloves, nutmeg and allspice 1 cup grape juice 1 1/2 cups vinegar 1 cup water Wash and remove stems and all spots from green tomatoes. Cut in quarters then put through meat chopper. Place chopped puree in large pot, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes then drain through a strainer. Set aside.

Peel and core apples and put through chopper. Add to tomatoes.

Wash and dry raisins. Add to tomatoes and apples. Add all other ingredients, stir then add water.

Slowly simmer until mixture is clear and thick, stirring frequently so mixture does not burn.

Spoon into sterilized quart jars, apply lids and cool. Makes about seven quarts.

Store in cool place.

Note: Mixture may also be frozen.

Use for pies, tarts, loaves and cookies. For a quick dessert, warm a bit of mincemeat and serve over ice cream and top with whipped cream.

A dash of brandy or rum may be added towards the final minutes of cooking.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Cannabis steers healthy increase in agriculture income

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

AGRIMART

EXPRESS Led by surging cannabis sales, farm cash receipts in the first half of the year bucked the general decline caused by the coronavirus.

Receipts of $16.7 billion increased 5.2 per cent over 2019, says the Statistics Canada report.

Without a 62 per cent increase — $685 million — in cannabis sales farm cash receipts would have increased a mere .8 per cent.

Higher crop receipts of $1.3 billion helped

offset a $629 million decline in livestock sales. The decrease was caused by market restrictions when COVID-19 broke out.

Lentil receipts tripled to $604 million with better prices and increased exports to India and Turkey.

Canola returns jumped $249 million as China increased buying and more exports elsewhere offset lost Chinese markets.

Durum income was up one-fifth to a $414 million increase, with two-thirds from price and one-third in volume. Durum demand was driven by pandemic demand for pasta and flour.

Wheat sales were up almost eight per cent to $1.5 billion.

Livestock receipts dropped 9.5 per cent to $6 billion as COVID-19 outbreaks at packers cut off market channels.

Income from cattle and calves declined 18 per cent to $1.1 billion, while hog receipts fell 18 per cent on lower prices and as plants across the continent shut over COVID-19 outbreaks.

In supply managed sectors, egg income was up 4.7 per cent on higher volume while milk income edged down .8 per cent.

Direct payments from farm safety net programs shot up 47 per cent to $588 million — the eighth consecutive quarterly increase.

Crop insurance payouts, pushed by the late wet harvest of 2019, were up 69 per cent with $21 million of the increase to Saskatchewan and $36 million to Manitoba.

Saskatchewan led increased crop receipts with $927 million more cash infusion.

Second was Alberta with a $197 million increase. Manitoba receipts fell $39 million.

Receipts fell for grain, corn, soybeans, fresh potatoes, fresh field vegetables, fresh fruit, flowers and nurseries.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

FCC review estimating mixed crop commodity prices

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

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Uneven profitability and mixed prices for the rest of 2020 will dog grain, oilseed and pulse markets.

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Continued reduction in hog populations from swine fever and poor ethanol demand in the U.S. could reduce demand for feed grain and corn, and impact prices.

Low prices will cause tight profit margins.

Faster rebuilding of the Chinese hog herd and or agreement on Phase One of the China/U.S trade deal could spark demand and commodity prices.

Faced with record high global wheats stocks, markets expect a 10 per cent reduction in the price.

Weak durum supplies have improved margins for durum wheat.

FCC expects corn profitability to be positive from weather challenges.

A reduction in seeded canola acreage will offset strong year end stocks with an average forecast price of $465 a tonne.

Export restrictions to India hold back yellow pea prices while green peas will have positive margins.

Lentils profitability, challenged by year end stock levels, depends on continued access to the Indian market.

The canola price forecast of $465 a tonne sits less than one per cent below the five year average.

The forecast $243 a tonne for yellow peas is 20 per cent below the five year average.

Red lentils, forecast at $397 a tonne, will return 28 per cent less than the five-year average.

Spring wheat, forecast at $241 a tonne, will fetch 10 per cent less than the five year average.

Durum wheat at $253 a tonne will return 12 per cent less.

At $255 a tonne, the Alberta barley price will reduce income by 22 per cent.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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SEIU-West union members picket at care homes in Moose Jaw Larissa Kurz

It was windy and at times rainy, but SEIU-West members were out in full force on Sept. 2 to protest the stalled-out contract negotiations between the union and the provincial government.

The protests took place outside of Providence Place and Crescent View Clinic during the morning, before moving to the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in the afternoon.

With representatives carrying banners and wearing sandwich boards with messages like “#DoneWaiting,” the Moose Jaw demonstrations drew plenty of attention from passing motorists.

“We are out here trying to show the public that we are out here every day doing a very difficult job, under very difficult circumstances, and we are being treated very shabbily for the loyalty that we have shown to the people of Saskatchewan and to the government,” said SEIU-West vice-president Neil Colmin. “We want people to know that we’re still here and we care.”

SEIU-West members have been without a ratified contract since March 31, 2017, which is when the union began negotiations with the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) for a new contract.

Those negotiations fell to a standstill last year when the union rejected an offer of a zero per cent retroactive pay raise for 2018 and 2019. The two parties have not returned to the bargaining table since.

SIEU-West leaders are now calling on the health minister and the Saskatchewan Party government to step forward

SEIU-West members outside of Crescent View Clinic in Moose Jaw, each wearing a different sign in support of their union. and take responsibility for renewing negotiations with SAHO, in hopes of a better proposed deal.

“The government is calling [healthcare workers] essential in the media, and yet at the bargaining table, it seems like they’re sacrificial,” said Colmin. “Our bargaining committee is always ready to go back to the table any time. They would love to sit down and have a frank and fair discussion.”

A press release from SEIU-West calls the government’s praising of healthcare workers “lip service,” and calls on the provincial government to commit to funding a new

proposed contract for the union.

The COVID-19 pandemic has only highlighted concerns for union members, said Colmin, as many are being impacted by the extra measures being mandated in their places of work such as cohorting to limit travel between care facilities.

“I know that members are being challenged with all kinds of different issues, and cohorting is one of the worst,” said Colmin. “There are also enhanced duties that our members have to do now, and they’re doing them.”

The lack of progress with SAHO has prompted SIEUWest to follow up on its declared job action, organizing a running series of demonstrations in communities across Saskatchewan.

Protests began on Aug. 12 at over a dozen locations in Saskatoon, including St. Paul’s Hospital and Parkridge Centre, before moving to Wilke and Biggar on Aug. 19 and Craik and Davidson on Aug. 26.

“We’ve had good support everywhere we’ve gone,” said Colmin. “I think the people of Saskatchewan understand that these professionals doing healthcare work are doing it under very difficult circumstances.”

More demonstrations are planned in the future, to continue drawing the public’s attention to the issue.

SEIU-West represents over 13,000 members in Saskatchewan, working in the healthcare sector, education, municipalities, retirement care homes, and many other sectors.

Six Moose Jaw students awarded $27,000 in arts scholarships from local program Larissa Kurz

Six local students have been named the recipients for a collective $27,000 in scholarships from the Larry Wilson Scholarship Program, which supports students in pursuing fields of interest within literature and the performing arts.

Bryce Johnson received both the Lawrence Wilson Scholarship for Drama and the Dorothy Wilson Scholarship for Traditional Dance.

“It’s a huge honour to receive two scholarships again, because I was also privileged enough to win scholarships from the same program last year,” said Johnson, who is currently in his second year attending the Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto. “Going forward into the future, it's just a big support and pushed me in the right direction.”

Ha’Keena Maneso was also awarded two scholarships, the Gerald B. Wilson Scholarship for Musical Theatre and the Marlene Wilson Scholarship for Contemporary Dance.

The other recipients for this year are Jaidyn Gieni, receiving the Sylvia Wilson Scholarship for Vocals; Shantelle Mayo, receiving the Kathleen Wilson

Bryce johnson: Bryce Johnson is one of six recipients of this year’s Larry Wilson Scholarship Program awards. (photo courtesy of Randolph College for the Performing Arts / One For The Wall Photography) Scholarship for Instrumentals; and Kendall Bistretzan and Amelia Mitchell, each receiving a Lawrence Wilson Literary Scholarship for the pursuit of writing, journalism or screenwriting.

Administered by the South Saskatchewan

Community Foundation and Moose Jaw Arts In Motion, the scholarships are established using funds from the estate of the late Larry Wilson and are awarded annually.

Regina Sagal-Hendry, chair at Moose Jaw Arts In Motion, is pleased to see such an impressive amount of money made available to those pursuing the arts this year. “[These awards] are really honouring two people, Larry Wilson and Gary Hyland, who both have brought an incredible opportunity to the students studying in the fine arts,” said Sagal-Hendry. “He just wanted to show appreciation and offer an opportunity, [and] help the students in Moose Jaw, and $27,000 is a huge amount of money to be putting out [this year.”

The program was a project near to Wilson’s heart, who wanted to provide more opportunities for performing artists in Moose Jaw, and with the help of the late Gary Hyland, who also had a huge influence on the local art scene, arranged the Larry Wilson Scholarship Program to do just that.

For Johnson as he looks ahead to another year in his program and then pursues

his career, he expressed gratitude for the scholarship program and both its partners, and shared what it means for performers like himself going after a career in the arts.

“Having something so local is amazing to me, [for] something in Moose Jaw like this to be something so substantial,” said Johnson. “It's such a tight community here, and it's amazing they were able to do this and that Moose Jaw Arts in Motion will do this every year.”

The awards offered by the program have no age limit, said Sagal-Hendry, as both Wilson and Hyland recognized that education in the arts is an opportunity fit for all kinds of people.

“You can be 70 years old and apply for these because we realize that education is continuous, and it doesn’t end when you’re 24 or when you’re 40,” said Sagal-Hendry. “And sometimes the problem is that people don’t know these are available, [so we’re happy to share.]”

More information on the Larry Wilson Scholarship Program can be found on the Moose Jaw Arts in Motion website at artsinmotion.ca/scholarship.

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School essay missing summer excitement, adventure

As children return to school this week, I wonder if the first assignment, after hand sanitizing and physical distancing, will be to write an essay describing their adventures of the summer months?

That was one assignment I started to dread Joyce Walter in the higher grades For Moose Jaw Express when the summer acronjoy@sasktel.net tivities were unlikely to win friends and influence fellow students. How do you get 200 words based on the reality of: “I didn’t do anything this summer?”

My summers spent babysitting or sitting in the yard with a book or riding my bike to a friend’s house paled in comparison to exploits at the lake, in the mountains, at Disneyland, tales told by others in the class. Although sometimes I did wonder if their summer exploits actually happened but challenging their stories was another way not to gain friendships.

And so, here we are in 2020 and I sit thinking what my back-to-school essay might say: “Johnny Horton’s song, ‘North to Alaska’ has always been a favourite and so the plan was to head north to see

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“Did I happen to mention that we didn’t go to Alaska because of that COVID-19 pandemic that ended the trip and most others we might have considered? Nope, we missed the gold rush of the Horton song.

“So instead we mostly stayed home, except for the occasional short day trip here and there, always being mindful that it might take two or three hours one way, but there would be the same amount of time to get home the same day.

“Just like in olden days, we (I) packed a lunch because restaurants were mostly closed plus there would be no public washroom facilities available. My travelling companion was Ok as long we found him a clump of trees off the beaten path. My dilemma was not the bushes but being able to stand up again from the required squat.

Enough said about such personal matters but Housemate quipped it would have been a Kodak moment.

“Besides some close-to-home sightseeing, the highlight of May was visiting my hairstylist and replacing my car that was written-off in a March accident; in June it was going to a restaurant and being greeted like long lost friends; in July I was excited to visit the bank to check my account to make sure the promised federal payment had been deposited; and August was spending a short

time, at a distance, seeing family members who stopped by and visiting with others at a campsite.

“We waited with anticipation through June, July and August for the work to begin and end on watermain replacement on our block. Those months came and went and I tried to make bet with anyone who would listen that the work would begin just in time to disrupt back-to-school days at our neighbourhood school.

“No one took my bet and if they had, they would have lost and I would have been a few dollars richer. I don’t want to second guess the folks responsible for the scheduling but I would certainly like to hear the rationale for ripping up the school’s street, adding more stress for the start of the school season.

“The summer of 2020 will indeed be one to remember, or perhaps one to forget. And with my memory the way it is, forgetting might not be such a stretch of the imagination.

“Alaska? Now who said I wanted to drive to Alaska?

Hasn’t Johnny Horton already been there?”

Happy school year and be careful out there.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

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TRADING THOUGHTS

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Conservative leader’s greenhouse program offers us food for thought

Conservative leader Erin O’Toole’s agricultural platform isn’t particularly daring except for a piece on food security that plans greenhouse expansion in Canada.

The greenhouse plan would grow more of our own vegetables and reduce dependence on global suppliers.

Canada imports $3.7 billion

by Ron Walter vegetables annually with twothirds from the United States.

The most prolific United States vegetable producing area will experience devastating flood impacts within the next 40 years.

In 1861 California experienced a massive flood that turned the entire 11.5 million acre Central Valley into a lake rivalling the Great Lakes in Canada.

The December to January flood took years to recover.

The best account of the flood came from notes by geographer Will Brewer, hired to categorize the state’s mineral and agricultural possibilities.

Brewer wrote how the Central Valley was under 15 feet of water, telegraph poles were covered, the capital Sacramento was under water. The state legislature had to shut down.

A 15-foot snow pack in the Sierra Madre Mountains and 32 inches of rain in 10 weeks caused the flood. The Indigenous residents fled, warning white settlers of a severe flood.

Mexican cattle ranchers in the Central Valley were decimated. Herds declined from three million to 630,000 head. Entire houses were ripped away by the flood.

The 1861 flood was all but forgotten until a few years ago. Scientists researched sediments in the Central Valley. They were surprised to find evidence that major catastrophic floods have occurred every 100 to 200 years in the Central Valley Flood dates they discovered happened around 1235, 1395, 1555, 1750, 1810. The 1861 flood wasn’t bad enough to register on the sedimentary record.

Further atmospheric research has revealed an “atmospheric river’’ of moisture-laden air that drifts into California from the Pacific Ocean providing up to half the state’s rainfall and often creating floods.

When conditions are right the “atmospheric river’’ could deluge the state with flooding rain.

The impact of a once in 200-year flood around 2060 would be immense. The Central Valley has 6.5 million residents, supplies one-quarter of United States vegetable production, one-fifth of its milk.

An 1861 style flood would create $725 billion damage, almost three times the $200 billion from the Big Earth-

quake expected in the state.

Given this scenario and international trade tensions, Canada needs to take action to ensure food security for our people.

The greenhouse scheme isn’t as farfetched as one might think.

Greenhouses are an expensive way to grow vegetables with intensive energy needs in our cold winters and water use.

New hydroponic growing technologies drastically reduce water needs.

With solar and wind energy, the greenhouses can reduce dependence on expensive natural gas fuel for heat. The recent development of storage for energy from solar and wind power only makes this source more attractive.

Plant care and harvest costs will be high but robotics and drones can reduce those costs.

If Canada starts talking and promoting this greenhouse program now, the slow rate of adoption by our system should see a greenhouse program established by 2060 when floods will cut off our U.S. vegetable supply.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.

WED study concludes Sask. irrigation projects should be developed

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

Two proposed irrigation EXPRESS projects in Saskatchewan have received a nod of approval from a federal economic development agency A report by Western Economic Diversification (WED) suggests the federal and provincial governments start collaborating on development of funding vehicles to build the nearly $5 billion projects.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank is put forward as a funding model for the projects with building during an eight to 10 year period.

The Upper Qu’Appelle Canal open water channel from the Qu’Appelle Dam to Buffalo Pound Lake is estimated to cost $1.375 billion with another $756 million to irrigate between 110,000 and 175,000 acres.

The west side project in the Conquest area would cost $1.9 billion for infrastructure and $1.5 billion for farmers to adopt irrigation on 330,000 acres.

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“We believe that Saskatchewan has an opportunity to harness its agricultural and growth potential for the benefit of all Canadians,” says the report. “Water resources across the Prairies can be safeguarded through enhanced co-ordination and collaboration.”

Climate change will have profound and lasting impacts

on availability and usage of water on the Prairies, according to the report. While parts of the Prairies will see warmer summer temperatures and longer growing seasons “it could become more challenging for farmers to access water they need for their crops as more soil moisture deficits and droughts are anticipated.”

The WED’s 16-month feasibility study says the projects will contribute $80 billion to Canadian gross domestic product over 50 years with $20 billion net tax returns for governments.

The building phase will create 22,700 person years of employment a year with $23.5 billion increase in personal incomes over 50 years.

The study estimates the projects will shift crop mix with cereals going from 45 per cent of acres to 30 per cent and oilseeds declining from 35 per cent to 15 per cent.

Pulses will go from 16 per cent to 30 per cent and vegetables will double to 10 per cent.

Forage acres will increase from three per cent to 10 per cent.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Local soldiers led the charge during the last Hundred Days of WWI After four years of stagnant trench warfare, the Allies burst forth from their lines on Aug. 8, 1918, and began pushing back the enemy, with Canadians — including soldiers from Moose Jaw — at the sharp end of the fighting.

The offensive saw Canadians advance 20 kilometres in three days. The Allies launched the offensive without a long preliminary artillery bombardment as per usual, which took the Germans by surprise. This breakthrough was a remarkable development and dashed enemy morale, with the German high commander calling it “the black day of the German Army.”

From Aug. 8 until Nov. 11 — dubbed by historians as Canada’s Hundred Days — the Canucks fought in places such as Amiens, Drocourt-Quéant, Canal du Nord, Bourlon Wood, Cambrai, Valenciennes, and Mons. During the last three months of fighting, 6,800 Canadians and Newfoundlanders were killed and about 39,000 wounded.

As the battles raged on, Moose Jaw newspapers reported on soldiers who were injured, killed, and missing, along with those who were awarded for their heroism.

Soldiers used as a ‘shock unit’ An article from Aug. 8, 1918 with the headline “Moose Jaw men now used as a ‘shock’ unit” indicated the community’s soldiers were honoured by being combined into one large, roving battalion. Reduced in numbers, the men of the 46th, 128th, 210th and 229th battalions were gathered together and, under Col. Dawson, now constituted a shock battalion.

“They are used where they are wanted in the thickest of the fighting and have been chosen for this because of their known bravery in action,” the article said.

Keep writing letters An article from Aug. 14 encouraged residents to write to soldiers regularly to keep up their morale and make their lives more cheerful.

Publicists explained that writing letters “gladdens a man in the field to receive letters, of the extra ‘pep’ he gets by having cheerful news from the home town; how wistfully he awaits his mail; how dreadfully disappointed he is if there is nothing … ,” the article said.

Writing letters was considered a labour of love, while those who wrote would never regret sending letters to their relatives, including to their sons’ or brothers’ friends in the field. One woman was recorded as clipping interesting community items from the newspapers, pasting them onto paper, and sending them with her letters so they reached their destination safely.

Respected officer wounded One Moose Jaw newspaper reported on Aug. 17, 1918, that athlete, police detec-

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Members of the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles return from combat while piled on a tank in this photo from August 1918. Photo courtesy Canadian War Museum tive, and “good soldier,” Lt. A.F. (Tony) Townshend, had been wounded on the Western Front. The police chief reported that he had heard nothing about this, and until he received an answer from England, could not say anything else.

Three days later, Townshend’s name was listed in the daily casualty list under “wounded,” although his injury was unclear.

Townshend enlisted as a private in 1915 and was commissioned in the 128th Battalion. He went to England as a senior commissioned officer and was later appointed to the provost-marshal’s staff. In May, he travelled to France and joined the 5th Battalion, which was mainly composed of Moose Javians.

“Lieut. Townshend has proved himself a good officer and leader of men. His old prowess on the football field — he once played for Hamilton Tigers — stood him in great stead,” the article said, “and there is no finer stone putter in his regiment.”

More men join RAF Well-known residents Russell Grayson, Earl Stewart and Charley Andrews, left Moose Jaw for Winnipeg on Aug. 20 to join the Royal Air Force. They were then shipped to Toronto after passing examinations to start their training immediately.

Grayson, the son of William Grayson, attended Central Collegiate until June 1918 and played school rugby, baseball and basketball.

City electrician badly wounded Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Fraser were informed around Aug. 20 that their son, acting Lance Cpl. John Fraser, was dangerously ill in the Third General Hospital in Rouen, France, with gunshot wounds to the neck, back, and lungs.

Fraser enlisted in Moose Jaw in 1915 and went overseas that fall.

“Lance Corporal Fraser was very well-

German soldiers gather together after the Canadians captured them during the Battle of Amiens in August 1918. Photo courtesy Library and Archives Canada

known in Moose Jaw, having been employed as an electrician by the City of Moose Jaw … ,” the article said. “Previous to enlisting, Lance Corporal Fraser was prominent in athletic circles in this city, being a member of the Robin Hood lacrosse and hockey teams, and was one of the most promising hockey players in the city.”

School board secretary injured RAF Lt. C.F. Kempton, the secretary of the Moose Jaw School Board, was wounded in the right collar bone and was convalescing in a Red Cross hospital in Rouen, France. He had mentioned in previous letters that his unit was subject to regular air raids, so the newspaper article speculated his wound came from a bomb attack.

“The wound is not considered in any way serious, and will probably entail only a four or five weeks’ stay in the hospital, during which time he will be unable to use the right arm,” the article added.

Popular officer promoted Residents of Moose Jaw learned that Lt. E.R. Hinchey, “one of the most popular of the younger officers to enlist in Moose Jaw,” had been promoted to captain that May, the article said.

Canadian soldiers check out a captured artillery gun during after a battle in August 1918. Photo courtesy Canadian Army Twitter page

Hinchey worked for Rex Fruit Company and was an active athlete before enlisting with the first Canadian contingent that sailed to France in 1915. At the Battle of Givenchy that year, he was wounded and later returned to Canada. He was then attached to the 229th Battalion, and in April 1917 was made district intelligence officer.

Many wounded, several killed Newspapers began reporting in late August of men who were wounded or killed during intense fighting in northwest France. One article alone listed 16 men who were casualties.

Pte. Henry Plume, well-known as a conductor of the electric street railway, was wounded in the right shoulder and admitted to a hospital in England.

“Pte. Plume left here early in 1917 … and eventually transferred to the Mounted Rifles, with which unit he was serving when wounded,” the article said. “The wounds are not expected to prove serious … .”

Pte. Clarence Chrismas was killed in action on Aug. 9 while fighting in France.

Originally a mechanic, he enlisted with a unit from Moose Jaw and then made his way overseas, where he won the Military Medal in 1917.

“The news of Pte. Chrismas’s death came as a great shock to his many friends in Moose Jaw. At the time of his death he was but 19 years of age,” the article said.

Pte. Columbus Evans, who was born in Kentucky, was killed in action on Aug. 11 while fighting with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles in France. He has served with the American army since he was 19, before leaving the United States for Moose Jaw. He enlisted three days after arriving and travelled to England in February 1917.

Wedding day blues A non-battle death was that of Lt. J. M. Cram, who died when the plane he was flying plummeted 700 feet while training in Toronto, an article from Aug. 27 reported. Lt. Singleton, who was accompanying Cram, was seriously injured on his face and head.

Cram, a bank teller, was popular in Moose Jaw and enlisted in the 128th Battalion in 1916 as a private. He was promoted to corporal and then transferred to the 229th Battalion, where he received his officer’s commission. He was later transferred to the 1st Depot Battalion while his unit went overseas.

“The sad part of the fatality is that Lieut.

Cram was to have been married yesterday to Miss Mida McCulloch,” the article added, “a sister of Lieut. Fred McCulloch, a well-known hockey player.”

The Moose Jaw Express thanks the Moose Jaw Public Library for providing copies of the articles upon which this story is based.

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City’s financial demands for industrial property were too high for Carpere, email says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Carpere Canada decided not to purchase any of the property in the Southeast Industrial Park because city hall made it financially impossible under the proposed terms, an email suggests.

Using a freedom of information request, the Moose Jaw Express acquired a 61-page document from the Ministry of Central Services containing emails between Carpere Canada representatives and ministry officials about the Vancouver-based company’s desire to purchase the Valley View Centre (VVC) property. The package also included several amended proposals from Carpere for the purchase of the land and buildings.

Two particular conversations stand out in the email chain.

One is the likely reason Carpere declined to purchase the 780 acres in the Southeast Industrial Park — also known as the Moose Jaw Agri-Food Industrial Park — for $7.8 million. The other is how Carpere wanted to complete the VVC purchase quickly but continually asked the province for extensions.

Deal or no deal Carpere representative Deb Thorn sent an email on March 12 to Frank Schuurmans, director of realty and planning for the Ministry of Central Services, along with John Zhang (Carpere CEO), John Guo (Carpere official) and Terry Tian (director of business development), about the company’s proposal to purchase land.

Thorn explained the company was working diligently to present a new offer to city hall about purchasing industrial park property “very soon,” while negotiations were underway.

“Unfortunately, the city will not deal with any of Carpere’s requests related to Valley View until Carpere buys the city’s industrial land,” Thorn wrote. “Unfortunately,

to purchase and develop the land under the city’s terms and conditions is not even remotely financially viable.

Hence the continuation of our negotiations with the city beyond the previous February 28th closing date for the industrial park project.”

Carpere needed assurances in writing from the municipality that it would rezone the VVC property to residential, she continued, and that it would enter into an agreement for the existing infrastructure servicing that property. Based upon these demands, Carpere needed a one-month extension from the province to remove existing conditions on the proposal, which pushed the date to take those actions to April 30 from March 31.

“This extension will give Carpere the time it needs to hopefully negotiate necessary agreements related to rezoning and servicing infrastructure to the lands, and the reopening of the bridge,” Thorn added.

Fast-tracking the proposal In an email from Feb. 18, Thorn told Schuurmans that the timetable Carpere presented in its proposal indicated the company wanted to occupy the VVC property by June 30.

“I assure you Carpere wishes to fast track this deal too.

But I think it may take as long as proposed to get confirmation of rezoning. We hope not, but we are getting little co-operation,” she said. “We cannot risk buying land we are not confident the city will rezone to residential. So for us to fast track the closing schedule as you are proposing may be just too risky.

“Can we maybe deal with the deposit now … and then work on finding a solution (wording) regarding the closing/possession date and to this under separate agreement?”

Fix the bridge Thorn wrote on Jan. 27 to Aaron Wilgosh, realty manager of the south region for the provincial government, about a meeting Carpere planned to have with city council.

“We have a city council meeting on Thursday (Jan. 30) where we are requesting that the city take over responsibility for infrastructure subject to a third-party report by AE (Associated Engineering) at our cost and agree to repair the 7th Ave. Bridge at the city’s cost,” she said. “We told the city that our information is, ‘They are in good shape.’ So Thursday night will be a big night for us!!!”

In a news release sent to the Express on Aug. 24, Carpere confirmed it is still committed to developing the industrial park and extend its offer to city administration to Dec. 31 from June 1.

The Southeast Industrial Park. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

One person dead after recent two-vehicle collision on Highway 1

By Moose Jaw Express staff

Saskatchewan RCMP responded to four separate fatal motor vehicle collisions recently, including near Moose Jaw, Pelican Narrows, North Battleford and Fort Qu’Appelle.

Moose Jaw RCMP received a call on Aug. 29 at 4:17 p.m. of a fatal motor vehicle collision that involved an SUV and a semi-truck, about 10 kilometres east of the city on Highway 1 west of Belle Plaine, an RCMP news release explained.

Motorists reported to police that the SUV was travelling north on a grid road approaching Highway 1 and did not slow down for a stop sign. Instead, the SUV travelled through the intersection at a high rate of speed. The vehicle struck the semi’s trailer as the semi was going east.

When officers arrived, the SUV was fully engulfed in flames, the news release continued. The 77-year-old male driver — and lone occupant of the vehicle — was declared dead at the scene.

The 28-year-old male driver — and lone occupant — of the semi-truck did not sustain any injuries from the collision.

RCMP will not be releasing the identities of those involved at this time.

An RCMP collision reconstructionist, the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, and Pense Fire and Moose Jaw EMS all attended the scene.

First-ever pet microchipping clinic at Humane Society proves successful Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Humane Society wrapped up the first iteration of its microchipping clinic at the shelter in August, and director Dana Haukaas is very pleased with the interest shown in the new program.

The clinic ran for the entire month of August, with shelter staff microchipping 226 pets in total. Haukaas said the staff were kept quite busy, between the large amount of interest from pet owners in the clinic and the regular duties at the shelter.

“It’s so important for us to get pets home to their owners as quickly as possible, when they come in. It’s not that we’re a terrible place but it is new and scary, and you’re without your family,” said Haukaas.

Microchipping is a fairly new service offered at the Human Society, beginning in January of 2019, and this was the first time the shelter has offered a special event to promote the importance of pet identification.

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The clinic offered the service at a reduced rate, to help encourage more pet owners to consider microchipping their pets.

“We really wanted to reach out to as many people as possible,” said Haukaas. “And it went off great.”

The shelter will continue offering microchipping at its regular rate, which is $30 per animal, and Haukaas hopes to see even more local pet owners consider bringing their furry friends in to help make identifying lost animals easier.

“It’s really frustrating for us when a pet comes in and we know it, but we see so many pets and it's easy to get them mixed up so unless you know the person who owns the pet or the pet’s name, it’s really hard to search them in the database,” said Haukaas. “And it’s so important to us because it's our goal, anytime a stray animal comes in, to get them home as quickly as possible.”

The Moose Jaw Humane Society recently held a clinic encouraging pet owner to microchip their pets for quicker identification in the future.

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“Snowbirds allowed to fly again 3 months after fatal crash” It was very disconcerting to recently read that the Snowbirds will, once again, be taking to the skies in the next couple of weeks as they return from Kamloops after the fatal crash.

It was also disappointing to learn that the team plans to, once again, engage in air shows in 2021 using these antiquated, dilapidated, and dangerous aircraft with ejection seats that were reported as being inadequate years ago. During these crazy COVID-19 times

our taxpayer’s money should be put to MUCH better use. When the jets return PLEASE do not fly them over our homes!

Jim Ursan

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City Hall Council Notes MAKE A COMPLAINT

As it seems that Moose Jaw City Hall does not seem to acknowledge citizen complaints, if you are disgruntled about the lack of communication at City Hall or feel you have a viable complaint with how the City of Moose Jaw is conducting their affairs and spending our taxpayers’ money, please make your voices known to the Ombudsman’s office in Saskatchewan.

Ombudsman Saskatchewan promotes and protects fairness and integrity in the design and delivery of government services. They take complaints about provincial government ministries, agencies, Crown corporations and many health entities. They also take complaints about municipal entities.

Ombudsman Saskatchewan offices are located at 150 – 2401 Saskatchewan Drive Regina Sask. S4P 4H8. Back in July the Ombudsman was Mary McFadyen; she can be reached by phone at the Regina office at (306)787-6211, Fax 306.787-9090 or e-mail ombreg@ombudsman.sk.ca. Let them know how you feel and get them to investigate.

Correction 9 2 2020 An error appeared in the Sept. 2 story, “Jackpot! Double-digit pay increase approved for mayor and councillors.” Besides Coun. Brian Swanson, Coun. Crystal Froese was also against the pay increase, so the final vote on approving the remuneration bylaw was 5-2, not 6-1 as previously reported. Our apologies for the error.

Bus users will be encouraged - but not forced - to wear masks Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall will not force residents to wear masks when they ride city transit, but instead, it will encourage users to wear a mask due to a lack of physical distancing.

City council discussed the issue of whether to make masks mandatory on buses and in all municipal-owned buildings during a special meeting on Aug. 31. Ten residents watched from the gallery, with five of them giving presentations about why council should not mandate masks.

Council eventually voted 6-1 against forcing users to wear masks on transit and in municipally-owned buildings; Coun. Brian Swanson was in favour. If that motion had passed, city administration would have brought forward a bylaw to solidify making masks mandatory for anyone over age eight and to penalize anyone $100 for violating the bylaw.

Instead, council voted 6-1 to encourage users to wear a mask on transit, since two metres of space cannot be maintained on buses. This goes into effect Sept. 8, the same day school resumes and many students start taking public transit again.

Swanson was opposed.

Suggestion to wear masks The full motion that council approved encourages transit users to wear masks, following the Saskatchewan chief medical health officer’s recommendation; that city administration re-evaluate this decision when necessary, in

2021, or when the province lifts the public safety alert, whichever comes first; that transit users not be penalized for not wearing a mask, and; that no user be refused service for not covering his or her face.

Mayor Fraser Tolmie supported the motion, saying cityowned buildings are already regulated with precautionary measures from the provincial government; business owners — and not the city — should decide whether customers should wear masks; residents of various ages ride the bus together in a confined space and should likely wear a mask, and; that some people have respiratory issues and can’t wear masks.

Residents want to do what’s best for themselves, their families and their neighbours, said Coun. Crystal Froese.

She believed those who ride the bus would probably wear a mask, while those who cannot, such as parents with kids, would tell the bus driver so there wouldn’t be conflict or judgment, but instead, compassion.

“This is a public health issue that should have been dealt with at the provincial level. I really don’t feel we had a lot of collaboration here … ,” she added. “I don’t want this to be a divisive issue in the community, so that’s why I do not support the fine. The last thing we want to see is a police officer to show up in front of the bus (to hand out a fine).”

Announcing the change City administration will use signs in buses to communi-

cate this change, while it will also announce this to the public immediately, said city manager Jim Puffalt, noting city hall had already installed Plexiglas in the buses. City hall has also spoken with the immigrant organizations so they can communicate this change with their clients.

This is only a recommendation and not a mandatory order, he added. This won’t prevent people from getting on the bus who don’t have a mask. City administration does not want to ban anyone from riding the bus over this issue.

Swanson opposed the motion since he didn’t think it made a substantive difference or change in behaviour, while it was also likely not in order. He thought passing such a motion debased the office of council since they were only recommending residents do something, as opposed to mandating they do something.

Tolmie and councillors Dawn Luhning and Chris Warren out this motion deals with the challenge of the pandemic; that it follows the recommendation of the provincial medical health officer; and that this is a public issue and residents on both sides of the debate provided input.

Swanson can suggest a motion is out of order, explained city clerk Myron Gulka-Tiechko. However, most members of council appeared to endorse the motion and thus, there was no issue.

The next regular council meeting is Sept. 8.

Mandatory masks erode civil liberties and increase human trafficking, speakers say Whether it’s the erosion of civil liberties, an increase in human trafficking or inconclusive medical studies, residents should not be forced to wear masks, city council heard recently.

During a special meeting at city hall on Aug. 31, council discussed whether to make masks mandatory on city buses and in municipal-owned buildings. Council also heard from five residents concerned about the possible imposition of the face coverings.

Moose Jaw’s elected officials eventually voted to encourage residents to wear masks while riding on buses since physical distancing is not possible on those vehicles.

Civil liberties at risk Freedom of expression is a guaranteed right in Canada, so governments shouldn’t take away residents’ freedoms unless there is a justifiable reason, presenter Linda Karn argued.

There are many scientific reasons why wearing masks can be a negative experience, she continued. Research shows most disposable masks need to be replaced every 20 to 30 minutes, otherwise they become ineffective, said Karn. This means residents would have to spend plenty of money to have a sufficient supply.

Since many masks contain germs after they’re worn, they should be labelled a hazardous material, especially since some people throw them on the ground afterward, Karn remarked. It also doesn’t help that people touch their germ-infested masks regularly and then touch other surfaces such as door handles and shopping carts.

Wearing masks makes people more susceptible to illnesses since humans need germs to build up their immune systems, she continued. Furthermore, it’s difficult to communicate wearing a mask, particularly for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and rely on reading lips.

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

“We weren’t wearing masks six months ago when we had way less information on the virus,” Karn added. “It doesn’t make sense to start wearing them now when our numbers (deaths and active cases) are so low.”

Supporting the voiceless Presenter Sarah Reich explained she was there on behalf of others who couldn’t speak up or who could be negatively affected. One such person is her 90-year-old grandfather, who enjoys seeing the faces of his loved ones and relies upon reading people’s lips. Moreover, seniors in general, sometimes risk infection if it means they can enjoy intimacy with others.

Wearing a mask can be negative for children with autism, who can’t stand the covering on their faces, while poor people can’t afford to constantly purchase masks when they already face challenges in meeting their food security needs.

Reich used a personal experience of sexual assault to reinforce why wearing masks can be harmful. She pointed out 18.3 per cent of women have been raped in Canada, which means thousands of women in Saskatchewan have been assaulted by men who wore face coverings.

Another problem with making masks mandatory is it reinforces human trafficking, she said. The police told one of her relatives — who works at a child-care centre — to keep the children inside since they were at risk of being trafficked.

“It happened right here, and masks rendered these victims invisible … ,” Reich added. “Recognize our faces and do not cover our mouths.”

Lack of quality evidence The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the use of masks is not necessarily supported with high-quality evidence, while the use of medical-grade masks can

create a false sense of security, said speaker Chey Craik.

There is little evidence that wearing masks of any kind can prevent healthy people from contracting an infection, while Health Canada has highlighted the limitations of non-medical masks and how not all of them can block droplets and particles, he continued. Moreover, surgical masks are designed to protect patients from surgeons who work on them.

“If masks had been the solution in Asia, shouldn’t they have stopped the virus there?” Craik wondered.

Craik then listed several studies to show how there is little conclusive evidence that certain masks prevent infections. He added that mandating masks is not the solution since important lessons in hygiene — such as hand-washing and physical distancing — have been learned during this time.

DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATION The Council of the City of Moose Jaw, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw No. 5346 is considering an application to allow for a proposed “Community Service Establishment” on Lots 18 - 20, Block 26, Plan No. OLD96 Ext 0, civically known as 106 Athabasca Street East, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, which is a discretionary use within the R4 - Core Mixed Residential District. The Royal Canadian Legion has applied to relocate their administrative and community service operations to the above property. The application, and any representations, will be considered by City Council on Monday, September 21st, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 228 Main Street North.

Written submissions must be received by the Office of Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, by 10:00 AM on Monday, September 21st, 2020 in person or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca Myron Gulka-Tiechko City Clerk/Solicitor

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City Hall Council Notes

Mosaic Place becoming ‘black hole’ for city finances, councillor says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Operating Mosaic Place is becoming more expensive every year, based on new financial documents, with one city councillor suggesting the building is becoming a money pit for the municipality.

During the most recent city council meeting, city administration presented the 2019 audited financial statements, which included information about the accumulated surplus for the Downtown Facility and Field House (DFFH)/ Mosaic Place.

Coun. Brian Swanson pointed out DFFH/Mosaic Place finished 2018 with a surplus of $503,651. However, by the end of 2019, that had turned into a deficit of $341,777, for a net decline of $845,428. “… (This) leads me to have a concern that Mosaic Place

is starting to become a black hole again for city finances,” he said.

After the meeting, Swanson pointed to the report, which said expenses to operate Mosaic Place declined last year based on budgeted versus actual costs. The parks and recreation department had budgeted $566,370 to operate the building, but actual costs were $314,189, which means the department saved $252,181.

Swanson thought this decrease pointed to city hall not providing a subsidy for 2019.

“It is a bit unclear to me. More subsidy would have impacted the $184,744 surplus the city had for 2019,” he said.

The auditors plan to soon release the audited statement

for Mosaic Place from January to September, the month when Spectra Venue Management Services took over managing the building. The statement is likely to provide more details and answer some of Swanson’s other questions.

Finance director Brian Acker said during the meeting that Mosaic Place has already received more money than was budgeted this year, at $704,686, and will likely need an extra $300,000 to $400,000 to ensure the building reaches Dec. 31. Since ticket refunds for the ZZ Top and High Valley concerts will cost another $200,000, Swanson thought seeing the audited statements for DFFH will be necessary to provide a complete financial picture of this building.

City hall’s shuffling of money helped ensure a surplus in 2019 Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The City of Moose Jaw finished 2019 with a surplus of $184,755, although the finance department had to transfer funds from other areas to ensure the municipality finished in the black.

During the most recent city council meeting, city administration presented the 2019 audited financial statements, which provided a big-picture look at every area of finances.

Council voted 6-1 to receive and file the report. Coun.

Brian Swanson was opposed.

2019 audited statements The City of Moose Jaw saw total revenues of $95.2 million and expenses of $74.6 million last year, for an overall surplus of $20.6 million, based on its consolidated statement of operations and accumulated surplus.

However, finance director Brian Acker explained to the Moose Jaw Express that this additional money went to fund capital expenditures. Furthermore, this surplus must follow public sector accounting guidelines (PSAG), which means the $20 million must be capitalized and amortized; however, municipalities generally do not follow that type of accounting method.

Instead, the actual surplus upon which city hall focuses is the general revenue fund (GRF), which does not follow the PSAG guidelines. Last year this fund generated revenue of $48.9 million and had expenses of $51.9 million, for a deficit of $2.9 million. After accounting for net transfers, capitalized expenses and contribution of assets, that eventually left a surplus of $184,755.

By the numbers

By the end of 2019, Moose Jaw had a debt of $59 million, a decrease from $63 million the year before. Longterm debt includes water infrastructure financing, the multiplex, Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation, wastewater treatment, and a multiplex interim financing loan.

The largest revenue item is municipal taxation, which generated $28.1 million, or 29.5 per cent of total revenues. This line item increased by $203,606 from the previous year.

The audited statement showed, based on a per capita basis, that Moose Jaw’s taxation level is $830.24, Acker said.

In response, Swanson pointed out this area creates a false impression that Moose Jaw’s taxes are low, when in reality, the municipality taxes based on property. One reason Moose Jaw has a lower per capita taxation compared to other cities is because this community has lower property values, especially in commercial.

“I do not want to leave anyone to think Moose Jaw is so low that we can raise it (tax levels). We have a punishing rate on the commercial sector and it is a small sector already under great pressure,” he added.

The second-largest revenue area was utilities at $25.5 million, comprising 26.8 per cent of the overall revenues, followed by contributions, grants and subsidies at $17.7 million, or 18.6 per cent of overall revenues, Acker continued.

With expenses, the largest item was utilities at $21 million, or 28.4 per cent of total expenses, followed by pro-

tection of persons and property (police and fire) at $20.5 million, or 27.5 per cent of total expenses, and recreation and community services at $15.3 million, representing 20.5 per cent.

GRF revenue and expense areas Most revenues and expenses were close to budget, except for a few areas, such as: • Licences and permits were $170,742 under budget due to lower parking meter receipts; • Building permits were $85,597 below expectations; • Law enforcement revenues were $218,776 above budget due to receipt of more policing services and provincial funding revenues; • Conversely, law enforcement expenses were $758,284 over budget due to salary costs; • Fines and penalties were $335,198 below budget due to automated speed enforcement revenues and parking meter penalties being lower than estimated; • Recreation and community services revenues were $857,472 higher than budgeted after the Yara Centre came under the department’s control; • Conversely, recreation expenses were $780,044 over budget due to Yara Centre becoming part of the city, with the building operating with a loss of $4,526; • Public works expenses were $789,051 under budget due to reduced expenses in the street and roads branch for snow operations; • Social service costs were $160,119 above budget due to increased paratransit subsidy costs.

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Prairie South School Division

PSSD will not livestream classroom activities for home-based students Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Classroom teachers with Prairie South School Division (PSSD) will not have to teach students in-person and online at the same time, and instead, will focus on the pupils in front of them.

The school division had considered livestreaming classroom lessons for students who decided to stay home this school year, with educators teaching and delivering activities simultaneously throughout the day. However, during the recent board of education meeting, trustees voted against that idea.

As part of a motion from trustee Tim McLeod, division administration can spend up to $1 million to hire or transfer educators to teach virtual lessons and deliver online instruction for students who are required or have chosen to stay home. Families will have a seven-day opportunity after school commences on Sept. 8 to decide whether to commit to online learning or in-person learning.

Also, for students who start in the classroom but become sick and go home, the classroom teacher will retain the responsibility to educate that child and deliver lesson plans.

The division believes up to 300 students could learn online this year, while there are already several teachers dedicated to PSSD’s virtual school.

Dedicating educators to teach virtually could be done in the most economical manner using current staff or hiring additional staff as required, McLeod said. He didn’t expect the entire $1 million to be necessary but wanted to ensure sufficient money was available to hire new teachers.

Money is available from the provincial and federal governments, while PSSD found savings after shutting down schools in the spring, he pointed out.

“A large number of our stakeholders have brought to our attention some concerns (about livestreaming of classroom instruction), and this is an acknowledgement of those concerns and attempt to address them,” said McLeod. “I am proposing with this motion that the classroom teachers would continue to teach in the manner in person that they traditionally have.”

McLeod added that this motion does not stop teachers from using different online learning platforms to educate students as they see fit.

Trustee Lew Young agreed, saying classroom teachers — and not trustees, division administration, or the education ministry — know best how to deal with the kids in their rooms. Furthermore, trustees are leaving the teaching to professionals who work daily with students and

parents.

There is nobody alive today who has ever dealt with something such as a pandemic, said trustee Brian Swanson. He acknowledged that school boards and governments would likely make mistakes along the way until this crisis is over.

Swanson pointed out that the motion introduces a significant change to PSSD’s return-to-school plan since it is in response to one of the plan’s components. He also thought it was unacceptable that the board waited three months since its June meeting to discuss the plan, as he would have preferred to have reviewed and amended it weeks ago.

Trustees need to respect teachers’ concerns, not only with the use of online platforms, but also the pressures they face with the maintenance and composition of classrooms, the safety of classrooms and the anxieties they face, said trustee Jan Radwanski. The motion helps alleviate the concerns staff have about teaching within a platform, while it also helps address concerns parents have with what’s happening in the room.

Division administration agreed to provide a report to trustees at the October meeting about how this initiative fared.

Public division trustees frustrated with colleague’s stall tactics Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

No matter how many attempts a trustee with Prairie South School Division makes to stall the proposed jointuse school on South Hill, the division appears to be moving full-steam ahead.

During the recent board of education meeting for Prairie South School Division (PSSD), Moose Jaw trustee Jan Radwanski introduced a motion to have the division review the closure of Empire Community School and Westmount Elementary School and provide residents with the opportunity to participate in school closure reviews. He wanted this to happen before any land transaction involving PSSD occurred for the new joint-use, 1,000-student school on vacant municipal lands in Westheath.

Radwanski’s initial motion attempted to have the division conduct the viability reviews for both schools, but the board chair pointed out it’s no longer possible to have viability reviews at this stage of the project. After some editing, the trustee’s motion asked instead for “review processes” to occur.

Trustees eventually voted 9-1 against the motion, with Radwanski in favour and trustee Brian Swanson abstaining.

Review process needed A review process would allow the community and stakeholders to examine the reasons behind closing the two schools and establishing a joint-use school at an unexamined site, Radwanski explained. He believed the process so far did not sufficiently promote the concept that only

one public elementary school would be located on South Hill.

This is likely the first time that schools have been altered or closed and then re-established in another area of Moose Jaw, which means residents deserve the chance to review these moves, he continued. He also thought trustees’ decision-making processes so far have been too shallow for a project that is worth $50 million.

Instead of spending this amount of money, Radwanski wanted to see the money used to upgrade the gyms at both schools, along with other infrastructure issues.

Money could also be used for other projects, such as expanding schools that are growing.

“I believe that closing two schools in well-established neighbourhoods does deserve some scrutiny,” he said, especially since the last school the division closed — École Ross — had greater public input. He added that the division needs to be more prudent with its spending.

Trustee Giselle Wilson was confused about the supposed lack of community consultation, saying she attended several meetings and spoke with residents of South Hill, who were thrilled about the project.

“I’m completely baffled that we’re still talking about this,” she added. “We have a great opportunity for students and families. We need to find a way to move on and move forward.”

This motion revisits the board’s decision to replace two schools with one new building, a decision that was made

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

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

long ago, said trustee Tim McLeod. He pointed out Radwanski has been opposed to the new school from the beginning and should respect the democratic process.

Prairie South is one of four groups working on this project, with the other organizations being Holy Trinity Roman Catholic School Division, the Ministry of Education, and the project contractor, said trustee Lew Young.

For some reason, the PSSD board table is the only place where this concern keeps coming up, as he has not heard any similar complaints from Holy Trinity’s board of education.

The next PSSD board meeting is Oct. 6.

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- Moose Jaw’s Source for News! LocalJaw news, weather andassociation sports Moose francophone connection to the seeking newYour board members at world upcoming AGM Larissa Kurz

The Association Communautaire Fransaskoise de Moose Jaw (ACFMJ) is once again hosting its annual general meeting very soon, but first the organization is hoping to entice some applications from Moose Javians to become board members.

There are four positions open on the ACFMJ board, open to any French-speaking Moose Jaw resident interested in getting involved with the francophone association.

The ACFMJ is seeking a president to sit for a one-year team, as well as a vice-president, secretary, and one councillor to sit for two-year terms. Board members meet monthly.

For those considering submitting their names for consideration, they must contact the ACFMJ at their office in École Ducharme and fill out a nomination form prior to the AGM on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.

ACFMJ community director Corinne Dourlent encourages francophone residents to consider stepping into one of the available positions, as it’s an opportunity to help grow and support the burgeoning

École Ducharme on 340 Ominica Street West. (file photo) francophone community in the city.

"We need new ideas, we need new energy.

We need people who are able to choose the way the association is going to work," said Dourlent.

AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE Élection générale *

She also encouraged French-speaking people living in Moose Jaw to consider becoming a member and come out to the AGM, to get involved with the francophone community here in the city.

"I think there's just about 2,000 people in Moose Jaw speaking French, and this is their association, so we need them to be a part of the community," said Dourlent.

"It's good to be involved, even for the next generation to have some activities and be able to be together, to have the chance to speak French with the kids."

The AGM has been organized with safety precautions in place, with attendees required to sanitize their hands upon entry to the gymnasium at the francophone community centre, which will have chairs set up at the appropriate distance from one another.

Dourlent is looking forward to the meeting, as electing new board members will help the association continue its work — like the recent and successful Franco-Fun camps, which boasted the most children in attendance in a number of years.

To contact Dourlent for more information about ACFMJ or the board member positions, call the office at 1 (306) 692-8112 or email acfmoosejaw@gmail.com.

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Conseil scolaire fransaskois

Région scolaire francophone de Regina no 3 (École Ducharme de Moose Jaw, École du Parc, école Mgr de Laval Pavillon élémentaire et Pavillon secondaire des Quatre-Vents de Regina)

Avis est donné par la présente pour recevoir les mises en candidature à (1) un poste de conseiller ou conseillère scolaire qui siègera au Conseil scolaire fransaskois (provincial) pour la région scolaire de Regina no 3 dont le mandat se terminera en septembre 2024 (4 ans).

Les candidatures seront reçues jusqu’au mercredi 23 septembre 2020, entre 9 h 00 et 16 h 00 et pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école Ducharme de Moose Jaw (340 rue Ominica Ouest) ou l’école Mgr de Laval de Regina (1601, Cowan Crescent) à compter du mardi 8 septembre 2020.

Date limite de réception des candidatures le mercredi 23 septembre 2020, 16 h 00 Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenir un formulaire, communiquez avec Jennifer Pippus au (306) 691-0068 ou Salpy Durr au (306) 584-7558 ou Robert Therrien, directeur adjoint de scrutin, au siège social de Regina, au 1 877 273-6661 ou au (306) 536-6240.

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin par anticipation se déroulera de 15 h 00 à 19 h 00 le vendredi 23 octobre 2020 et le scrutin, le mercredi 28 octobre 2020 de 10 h 00 à 20 h 00.

Fait à Regina, le 19 août 2020 Robert Therrien, directeur adjoint de scrutin * Critères pour une mise en candidature

Toute candidate et tout candidat doit :

ET répondre à un des trois critères suivants :

• Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans ; • Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne; • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois ; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de cinq parents d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année de l’école Ducharme, l’école Mgr de Laval et/ ou au Pavillon secondaire des Quatre-Vents.

• Être un ayant droit qui a un ou des enfants inscrits à l’école fransaskoise ; ou • Être un ayant droit qui a un ou des enfants inscrits à un programme d’enseignement de langue minoritaire ; ou • Être un adulte de langue minoritaire qui réside dans la région scolaire de Regina.

Conseil de l’École Ducharme Avis est donné par la présente pour recevoir les mises en candidature aux deux (2) postes à pourvoir au sein du Conseil de l’École Ducharme (Moose Jaw). Ces deux (2) postes ont des mandats de deux (2) ans. Selon l’article 134.2(1) de la Loi sur l’éducation, ces deux (2) postes devraient être assumés par un parent d’élèves de l’École Ducharme.

Les candidatures seront reçues pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école jusqu’à

16 h 00, le mercredi 7 octobre 2020

à l’École Ducharme (340, rue Ominica Ouest) et pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école à compter du mardi 22 septembre 2020.

Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenir un formulaire, veuillez communiquer avec l’agente des mises en candidature, Jennifer Pippus, au (306) 691-0068 ou avec le directeur adjoint de scrutin, Robert Therrien, au 1(877) 273-6661 ou au (306) 536-6240.

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin se déroulera le mercredi 28 octobre 2020 de 10 h 00 à 20 h 00.

Fait à Regina, le 26 août 2020.

Robert Therrien, directeur adjoint de scrutin.

Critères pour une mise en candidature pour un poste de parent au sein du conseil d’école

pour un poste de représentant communautaire au sein du conseil d’école

• Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans ; • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois ; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e année de l’école fransaskoise ; • Être le parent d’une ou d’un élève de la prématernelle à la 12e année inscrit.e à l’École Ducharme.

• Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans ; • Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne ; • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois ; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e année de l’école fransaskoise ; • Résider dans la zone de fréquentation de l’École Ducharme.

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Canadians advance to Rambler Park ‘A’ final, Giants knocked to ‘B’ side Canadians battle to 4-2 win over Golden Hawks, Giants fall 12-5 to Earl Grey Rockets Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Canadians have reached the ‘A’ side final of the Rambler Park Fastball League playoffs, and they’ll face the team right behind them in the standings with a chance to play in the championship final.

The Moose Jaw Giants, meanwhile, will have a bit of work ahead of them if they’re to do the same.

The Canadians battled to 4-2 victory over the Golden Hawks in their ‘A’ side semifinal last Wednesday night at Kaplan Field in Regina to remain in the winner’s bracket, while the Giants dropped a 12-5 decision to the Earl Grey Rockets later in the evening and were knocked the first round of ‘B’ side competition.

As a result, the Canadians will face the Rockets in the opening game of the playoff tournament in Regina on Sept. 12, with the winner advancing to play for the title and loser dropping to the ‘B’ final.

The Canadians (11-2-0) and Earl Grey (10-3-1) finished

one-two in the regular-season standings and split their two meetings, with the Rockets taking a 5-4 win way back on July 9 in Regina and the Canadians prevailing 9-1 in the rematch at Lyle Helland Ball Diamond on Aug. 11.

The Giants won their playoff opener 9-8 over the Regina Gold on Monday and will now face Standing Buffalo (76-0) in their first ‘B’ side game on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Regina.

They also split their regular season match-ups, with the Giants (9-5-0) taking a 12-1 win on July 9 and losing 8-2 in the second game on Aug. 13.

The winner of the ‘B’ side quarter-final will face the winner of the Regina Gold and Golden Hawks on Thursday, Sept. 10. The winner of that contest will play the ‘A’ side final loser to advance to the league final during the championship tournament on Sept. 12.

Sean Lougheed and the Moose Jaw Canadians advanced the ‘A’ side final of the Rambler Park Fastball League playoffs on Wednesday night.

First-place Canucks turn in another steady showing in 13U AAA baseball action Moose Jaw rolls to 7-2 victory on road over Regina Pacers Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Canucks continue to keep getting things done in Baseball Regina 13-and-under AAA action.

The local squad continued to hold down first place in the six-team league as the season headed into its final week, improving to 11-5-1 after a 7-2 victory over the Regina Pacers in Regina on Sept. 2.

With a pair of games remaining, the Canucks held a twopoint lead over the second-place White Butte Broncos, who had two games in hand.

The Canucks hosted the Regina Buffalos at Andrie Diamond on Sept. 3 before closing out the regular season in Regina against the White Sox on Sept. 8. Scores were unavailable for those games.

Against the Pacers, things were close in the early going as the two teams were tied 1-1 after the first and Moose Jaw took a 2-1 lead out of the second. The Canucks pitching

staff never faltered, though, shutting out Regina through to the seventh, where they’d tack on a consolation run but get no closer.

Max Simmons got the start and allowed a run in an inning of work before giving way to Rylan Caplette-Tarrant, who would scatter four hits over three innings and strike out three. Owen Varjassy allowed a single run on five hits and struck out three to close out the contest.

Offensively, it was another solid game at the plate for Noah Thul, who went 2-for-3 with a triple in the first inning and a run batted in. Owen Csada also tripled and knocked in a pair, while Varjassy was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Simmons was 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI, with his lone hit a fifth-inning double.

All told, the Canucks had seven hits and took advantage of five Pacers errors on the night.

Owen Varjassay pitched three innings of relief for the Canucks and allowed one run.

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Battling the best: 11U AA Canucks take AAA White Sox to limit in exhibition game League-leading AAA squad battles to 19-15 win in match-up with AA league leaders Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Canucks might have finished in first place in the Baseball Regina 11-and-under AA standings this summer, but that did little to answer a question that had hung over their squad and their Moose Jaw Prairie Dog counterparts much of the season.

Just how would either of the teams do if they faced not just any AAA team from the Regina league, but literally, the best of the bunch?

The Canucks had a chance to test that theory when they recentlyhosted the AAA-league leading Regina White Sox in an exhibition game at Andrie Diamond.

The local squad gave the White Sox all they could handle, eventually dropping a 19-15 decision after coming back from a nine-run deficit.

“We had no idea when we set it up how good they were and how good we were in comparison; that type of thing,” said Canucks coach Shane Sowden. “But we knew they’re the top AAA team in Regina and we’re the top AA team. So it was kind of a neat chance to see how we stack up.

“If anything, it confirmed what (Prairie Dogs coach) Craig (Flanagan) and I thought once the season had started, that we wished we would have put together a AAA team this year, because if we’d combined the two teams we would have been right in the mix in the AAA league.”

Beyond simply testing themselves against top-flight

Reid Weiss and the Moose Jaw 11U Canucks took the top AAA team in Regina to the limit recently. competition, the Canucks were looking to see how their charges performed against elite pitching and offence, especially with the league playoffs on the horizon the following weekend.

“Both teams hit the ball really well, and that was our main reason for doing it,” Sowden said. “Every team has a couple of guys who can throw really well, but we just

wanted to get the kids at least four at-bats each where they’re facing fast pitching.”

It also didn’t hurt to have their own hurlers put to the test and face a bit of a challenge in the process.

“We have a couple of guys who throw pretty hard and they haven’t been hit much this year,’ Sowden said. “So they got challenged, they had some shots hit off them that hadn’t happened yet. They had to face some adversity and the defence had to make some plays. There were some errors but we also made some nice ones, so it was just a great test all-around.”

In the end, Sowden hopes the loss will pay dividends when it comes to the tough games in the near future.

“We needed to know what it’s like to be beaten,” he said of his squad, which had one loss in the regular season heading into a game against White Butte on Tuesday.

“Kids this age get so caught up with ‘wow, no one can beat us’ when it’s ‘no, they can’, since we’d had some really close games the last few weeks. So it was really good to remind them.

“We’re really excited about this age group, and it’s a really good sign when you can compete with the best team in Regina,” Sowden added. “Hopefully a lot of these kids keep playing through the winter. It’s really promising and in this age group we have some good young players coming up.”

First steps: Moose Jaw Celtic holds first tryout

Close to 30 players take part in first event for new elite soccer program in city Randy Palmer Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Celtic is officially off and running.

The Moose Jaw Soccer Association program – part of the local organization’ affiliation with the famed Celtic FC soccer squad in Scotland – held their first tryout recently at Sunningdale field, drawing around 30 players and offering coaches and organizers a first look at what they have.

And according to MJSA technical director Jordan Jeffery, the results were nothing but positive, from the try-out numbers right through to the calibre of play on the field.

“It was great to see such a huge turnout in such a short period of time,” Jeffery said.

“We weren’t really sure what to expect, but I guess the awareness of the programs we’re trying to run and the partnership is a lot bigger than we realized to that point.”

The initial hope was around 14 or 15 players would take part, giving an initial gauge as to where they’d have to build in the future. Instead, plans are already taking shape for the program, which is now expected to feature a main Moose Jaw

Celtic travelling team and a training team that could see players transfer between the two as necessary.

“It’s tough to get a good assessment of a player in one tryout, and this gives us some more time to look at players a little closer, get them ingrained in the philosophy of Moose Jaw and Celtic that we’re trying to get across to the players,” Jeffery said. “Once we see how they adapt to that, we’ll be in a situation to make some decisions.”

The key component of the two teams will be to foster intra-club competition much like one would see in European leagues, with main teams and feeder squads that transfer players up and down depending on skill and match fitness.

“Some of those guys might have been carrying injuries or not been as fit as they’d like to have been,” Jeffery explained. “So there will be plenty of spots between the two teams and we can create a competitive environment where players who are on the travel team will have to work hard to stay there, or they’ll drop into the training team instead and someone else will

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The travel team will be made up of players in the 2003 to 2005 age group, who will form the first Moose Jaw Celtic crew that will take part in events on this side of the ocean prior to heading over the Glasgow. Much of that plan will rely on when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, of course.

Once things are settled with the first selections, pre-program work will take place in October before beginning in earnest with the indoor season in November. A second tryout may be held at that time to further shore up the program.

Six to nine months from now, they could be Glasgow-bound.

“It’s awesome that we’re finally in a position to start something at least,” Jeffery said. “We had to scale back a few of the other programs we planned to run with while everyone adjusts and we wait for more information with regards to the safety. But to have something Celtic affiliated while we’re waiting to go back to the pre-pandemic world, we’re just excited to get something going with the boys here.”

More than 30 players took part in the first Moose Jaw Celtic tryout on Sunday afternoon in Sunningdale.

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Impressive showing for Mustangs in 11U lacrosse exhibition Moose Jaw shows off plenty of offence in match-up with Regina Royals Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Mustangs were back in action during their field lacrosse exhibition series with the Regina Royals last Wednesday night at 1996 Summer Games Park, and if their performance is any indication of the future, things are in good hands indeed for the outdoor version of the sport.

The Mustangs scored early and often in the 11-and-under contest, and while a final score was unavailable, the local squad put together an impressive win over big-city counterparts.

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Moose Jaw AAA Warriors preparing for season in limbo Plenty of questions surrounding start of Sask U18 AAA campaign, but Warriors optimistic for strong season

If things were going according to plan for the Moose Jaw AAA Warriors heading into the upcoming season, players would be filtering into town and getting set up for school, practices would be underway and they’d be a couple weeks away from their intra-squad game....and they’d be planning a banner ceremony for their opening night.

But this isn’t a normal year and won’t be a normal season, by any stretch of the imagination.

But as of right now, there are plenty of questions as to whether or not the Saskatchewan U18 AAA Hockey League will be playing at all.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic or not, teams are getting ready, just in case things do work out. And that includes the Warriors, who will see their crew taking the ice for their first practices at the Kinsmen Sportsplex on Sept. 14.

First things first, though – getting everyone settled into school and all their classes lined up, online and otherwise.

“We’re just looking forward to getting the guys all in here and getting going again,” said Warriors head coach Trevor Weisgerber. “It’s definitely been a different year.

Lots of credit to (assistant coach) Carter Davis; he’s been doing all the school stuff with him being at Vanier and working with all that, helping the guys out and getting them situated with what’s going on there.”

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The Moose Jaw AAA Warriors will be hoping to see a lot of this kind of thing when – and if – the new season kicks off.

There’s little question much of the sports world will be on tenterhooks waiting to see how things play out with the return to school amid the pandemic. A clean and outbreak-free opening could see a rather quick start to the season for many sports, hockey included.

“The last that we had heard was a November 1 start for the season, but until we hear from the Health Authority that they’re going to give us that okay, we won’t be doing anything,” Weisgerber said. “As long as

we get school going smoothly, then I assume that we’ll see hockey start up then, but I think they’re just holding off and waiting to see what happens.”

The Warriors themselves will be doing their part to keep things as safe as possible.

“There’s a bunch of protocols we have to follow, and a lot of it is just through the rinks where we have to follow the rules,” Weisgerber said. “Then when it comes to equipment and stuff, there will be a lot

more that goes into it as far as the sanitizing and things we’ll have to take care of this year that we wouldn’t have been doing years prior. It’s definitely going to be different, but it’s stuff we have to do to stay safe.”

When things do get going, the Warriors look to once again be in pretty decent shape – in addition to having a host of returning players from last year’s league finalists, recruiting has also gone well for the local squad. As a result, expectations are once again high for a team that finished with a 30-13-1-0 record last season.

“You never know until guys sign on that dotted line, but we’re happy with what we have coming in and we’re looking forward to getting going with these guys,” Weisgerber said. “Last year we were pretty young and we have a lot of guys returning, so I think this year we’ll be a little bit older. We’ll have some 17-year-olds, which will be nice, and from the looks of things we should be able to do pretty well.”

There will be some turnover, though, as a handful of their leaders from last season have already signed with their respective junior clubs.

“That’s what we’re here for, if guys end up moving on that’s what we want; we’re just a feeder system for the junior teams,” Weisgerber said. “If kids can move on at 16 or 17, that’s what we’re looking to do.”

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South Sask Academy set to launch first season New hockey program to offer young hockey players a chance to learn and grow through intensive instruction and development plan Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw hockey players in two of the youngest age groups will be taking a different approach to the game when the new season kicks off later this month.

More ice time, more instruction and just more hockey in general is the plan behind the recently announced South Sask Academy, and based on early returns, things are already off to a solid start.

Around 50 players in the Under-11 and Under-9 divisions took part in a tryout and evaluation session at Barkman Arena recently, resulting in the formation of three teams. And from what organizers Evan Schwabe and Dayle Wilcox have seen, the base is there for a successful season.

“We’re excited about it and the parents and kids are excited about it, too, so we’ll give it a go and we’ll see how things will all turn out,” said Schwabe, a former AAA Warriors and NCAA standout who played two seasons in the ECHL. “All these kids are like minded and their parents are like minded in that they want more, where the two or three ice times per week from mi-

nor hockey weren’t quite enough, so that’s what we’re going to try and give them…

We just want to give the kids another options, we saw it working other places and thought ‘why not here?’”

The SSA is the brainchild of Wilcox, who played for the Moose Jaw Warriors for three seasons from 1997-2000. His preliminary work over the last couple of years set things in motion, and he and Schwabe decided to pull the trigger this fall.

The idea for the Academy partially came out of what they’ve seen happening 20 minutes west of Moose Jaw with the Prairie Hockey Academy in Caronport.

Players from that team had an immediate impact on the Moose Jaw AAA Warriors program – who Schwabe worked with as an assistant coach last season – and that led to the idea that starting even younger players in a hockey system similar to that could pay huge dividends in the future.

“On top of that, we’ve seen what’s happened in Alberta and B.C. and Ontario and the successes they’ve been having

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Tractors -2008 JD 4105 MFWA Diesel Tractor, 3 pt. ht., 714 hrs. showing w/JD 300 CX FEL *1995 JD 8970 4WD Diesel Tractor, Raven GPS w/autosteer, 4700 hrs. showing *1993 JD 8570 4WD Diesel Tractor, 6500 hrs. showing *1977 White 2-135 Diesel Tractor w/10’ Degelman Blade *1972 JD 920 Diesel Tractor, 3 pt. ht., 1926 hrs. showing *2 - T-Jet 220 Centre Line GPS w/ lightbar *3 Pt. Ht. Equip. -King Kutter Plow *Speeco Quick Hitch *7’ Allied Blade *6’ Farm King Finishing Mower *6 1/2’ King Kutter Box Scraper *Agri-Ease Post Hole Auger *12’ Yd. Sprayer *Ballast Box *JD Quick Ht. *6’ King Kutter Rotary Mower *7’ Farm King 740 Snowblower *7’ Tandem Disc *8’ Cult. Backhoe *JD 510D Backhoe, JD FEL 7 1/2’ bucket, 24” Hoe bucket *3 1/2’ Pallet Forks Trucks & Trailers -1992 GMC HD2500 3/4 Ton SLT Reg Cab Diesel 4x4 Truck *2000 Ford F350 Lariat Super Duty 1-Ton Ext. Cab 4x4 Truck *1981 GMC 7000 4-Ton Grain Truck *1981 Ford LT9000 5-Ton Grain Truck *1980 GMC Sierra 4x4 Truck for parts *1964 GMC 940 3-Ton Grain Truck *2002 7 1/2’ x 18’ Trailtech Bumper Pull Flat Deck Trailer *2013 6’ x 12’ Trailtech Bumper Pull Flat Deck Trailer Hwy. Tractor & Grain Trailer - 2011 Freightliner Coronado Hwy. Tractor, DD15 Detroit Diesel, 18 sp., 874,142 kms. showing *2016 46’ Wilson Alum. Grain Trailer Seeding & Tillage - 58’ Flexicoil 5000 Air Drill w/Tow Behind Tank *58’ of Mackay Seed Boots *58’ Used Atom Jet Db. Chute Seed Boots *100’ Flexicoil S68 High Clearance Field Sprayer *49’ Morris Cult., tine harrows, 5 plex w/Valmar *40’ Flexicoil 820 Cult., 3 plex, tine harrows *60’ Flexicoil System 90 Harrow Packer Drawbar, tine harrows, coil packers *52’ Leon R79-52 Rodweeder *2 Hardi Truck Sprayers (1-50’, 1-40’) *45’ MF 360 Discers, packers, fert. boxes Harvest -2007 NH CR9060 SP Diesel Combine, swing out auger, straw chopper, hopper exten. w/14’ NH 76C Pickup table w/swathmaster pickup *36’ NH 94C Straight Cut Header, U2 pickup reel, on own transport *2-Trailtech Header trailers (1-36’, 1-24’) *2006 30’ JD 4895 SP Diesel Swather w/30’ Honeybee header *36’ JD 590 pto Swather *74’ x 13” Wheatheart X130-74 pto Grain Auger, hyd. swing out hopper, db. augers w/remote, hyd. winch, reverser *60’ x 10” Sakundiak pto Grain Auger, new flighting, reverser, hyd. dr. swing *41’ x 10” Wheatheart BH1041 Grain Auger, elec. start motor, auger mover, elec. winch, HD elec. clutch *39’ x 8” Sakundiak Grain Auger, elec. start motor, bin sweep, auger mover, new flighting *40’ x 7” Sakundiak HD7-1200 Grain Auger, 5 hp. 220V Baldor motor *32’ x 7” Sakundiak HD7-1000 Grain Auger, 7 hp. 220V Baldor motor *Walinga 510 Agri-Vac, 1000 pto *10’ Harman Metal Swath Roller *Farm Fans Inc. AB-8B Auto Grain Dryer *500 gal. Propane Tank, full of propane Grain Bins - 4/3500 Bu. Westeel Rosco F/B Bins (#1-#4) *2/3300 Bu. Westeel Rosco F/B Bins (#5, #6) *3/3500 Bu. Westeel Rosco F/B Bins (#7-#9) *92 Ton Westco H/B Fert. Bin (#10) *3900 Bu. Westor 1804 H/B Bin (#11) *4750 Bu. Westor 1805 H/B (#12) *50 Ton Westeel Magnum-F Fert. Bin (#13) *2/3200 Bu. Westeel 1505 H/B Bin (#14, #15) *3500 Bu. Behlen H/B Bin (#16) *Bins to be removed by November 15, 2020 Aeration Fans -3 Grain Guard Inline *2 Grain Guard Squirrel *Baldor Motor for Instream Aeration Fan *4 Golden Grain Squirrel *1 Golden Grain Squirrel w/no motor *1 Flaman Inline * 1 Denouden Inline w/ propane heater *1 Aeration Reducer ATV & Dirtbike -1989 Honda 300 Fourtrax 4x4 ATV w/4’ Snow Blade *Panterra DB200E Dirt Bike Lrg. Selection of Shop & Yard - Water Tanks *Slip Tanks *Grd. Level Fuel Tanks w/pumps & meters, auto click off nozzles *2 New Fuel Pumps & Meters *Air Compressors *2 New 6.5 hp. Powerfist Gas Motors *Acetylene Welder/Cart *Lincoln 180 amp Mig Welder *30 Ton Hyd. Press *Powerease 3100 psi Pressure Washer and much more. This is a partial listing. Check our website for more info and pictures. For Further Info Call Gene at (306) 648-0050 Auctioneers Note: All machinery will be started and demonstrated 1 hour before machinery sale time.

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Dayle Wilcox and Evan Schwabe are the former high-level players and coaches behind the South Sask Academy. with their hockey academies, that kind of pushed us in that direction as well,” Schwabe said.

The Hockey Super League in Alberta especially. A program that isn’t sanctioned

by Hockey Alberta or Hockey Canada and partially owned by Warriors legend Ryan Smyth, the Super League has grown into an 80-team behemoth covering over 1,000 players ranging in age from the 2004 to 2011 groups.

The SSA will carry many of their same ideals. More ice time - along with work with power skating and goaltending coaches on top of the usual practices and games - is the name of the game, and will ideally see rapid improvement for the players.

The initial plan after the first tryout will see teams in the U11 AAA, U11 AA and U9 AAA age groups. Players receive a minimum of four hours a week on the ice, along with 20-plus hours with power skating and skills professionals. That’s on top of developing players mentally and physically while promoting commitment,

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teamwork and respect.

The original plan was to see full-ice games and practices from September through March, including showcase weekends similar to those played by the PHA, but COVID-19 has put all that on hold.

For now, the ice time and training won’t change once things get going, and the teams will play in-house in three-on-three and four-on-four formats.

“We’ll just scrimmage within our bubble as per the Sask Health Authority’s guidelines,” Schwabe said. “If and when things open up, we’ve been in contact with some of the Alberta teams and might be able to get some exhibition games there, but all we can do until then is wait and see and do our thing.”

There is an elephant in the room, though.

Like the Hockey Super League in Alberta, the SSA is unsanctioned by Moose Jaw Minor Hockey, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association or Hockey Canada. The SHA recently came out vehemently against any such organizations in Saskatchewan, but Schwabe remains hopeful things will work out and end up like coaches working with Little League and Baseball Canada teams in the same season – something Schwabe himself does.

The SSA will carry their own insurance and follow traditional safety guidelines.

“There have been people trying to get this kind of Elite league going for awhile and we’re hoping it ends up where they’re just happy to have the coaches and players in the game,” Schwabe said.

“The interest around the province in huge right now and we might be the first people to get it off the ground. Now hopefully others will follow suit and we can look at building this thing into something like we see in Alberta.”

For more information on the SSA, email southsaskacademy@gmail.com with any questions.

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Resilience

By Reah Good The resilience of human beings refers to a person’s strength, toughness, adaptability and hardiness. Resilience has become a buzz word in education, sport, and the youth world. From a sport perspective, I put resilience in a triangle with mental toughness and positive self talk.

These character traits that visible from my point of view as a cheerleading coach. I have observed new cheerleading athletes learn that falling is OK, all part of the learning curve.

Caitlyn Nelson of Cheer Factory/The Cheer Forge explains, “Mental toughness is the most important end result that I am aiming for. As a coach I teach positive self talk. I teach athletes to use specific language to articulate what worked and what didn’t in every stunt. As they chat after each attempt, athletes learn resilience in the realisation that the new skill will not succeed on the first try.

The stunt group members problem solve as they try to achieve the skill.”

Interval training is another great strategy to insert positive self talk into the practice time. Cool down time in between the intense phases is when athletes use their positive self-talk. Athletes are absorbing the language as they catch their breath.

Resilience must be taught all year during team practice time. Even when something goes terribly wrong in the beginning of a performance, the team knows to stay the course and continue to do their best routine. A competition routine is two minutes and 30 seconds of intensity, also known as a full-out. Doing full-outs of the entire 2:30 routine at practice is the way to teach that resilience — push through no matter what.

In the current COVID situation, we have seen the necessity for resilience. Everyone has demonstrated resilience as we adapt to COVID. We have been faced with forced closures, or significant restrictions, and we need to maintain a growth mindset. We all need to be able to remain “coachable” through difficult situations.

In fact, in rare cases when a technical difficulty interrupts the music during performance at a competition, cheer teams do not stop on the mat. The stadium starts to chant out the counts of the music and the team continues their routine. That’s resilience!

This photo shows a stunt group with resilience! Their toe touch basket toss did not look like this the first time, and they kept on practicing! Photo submitted by Jill Okrainetz

Moose Jaw Skating Club getting back on ice in September Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Skating Club (MJSC) is finding its footing after the abrupt end to its season earlier this spring, and organizers couldn’t be more excited to get back on the ice with the CanSkate program this September.

Registration for CanSkate is now available on the MJSC website, said publicity chair Carime Molde, and the first block of lessons is set to begin on Sept. 14 at the Kinsmen Arena.

Things are going to look a little different on the ice this fall, however, as a number of safety guidelines laid out by Skate Canada will be in full force when skaters return.

A limit of 30 skaters on the ice will be in effect, which includes both coaches and students, and spectators won’t be allowed in the rink during lessons to avoid contact.

“Our program normally sees 50 to 70 skaters per session, so that’s going to be a huge difference for us,” said Molde.

One board member from the club will be around to help students lace up their

The Moose Jaw Skating Club is excited to get back on the ice this fall, although there will be a few guidelines to adjust to for skaters and coaches alike. (file photo) skates or hop off the ice, but the club is encouraging parents to drop off their skaters fully ready to go — dressed and laced, with skate guards — no more than 10 minutes before their lesson is supposed to begin.

There are a few restrictions on registration this year as well, to help mitigate some pandemic-related concerns.

In order to join CanSkate this fall, all skaters are required to have a few key

skills and be able to skate on their own to help lessen the physical contact between students and coaches.

“Skate Canada is asking that skaters have at least their Badge 3 in CanSkate, so that would mean they can get up on their own and skate unassisted fairly well,” said Molde. “And that’s just so that we’re not having our coaches and program assistants having to do too much hands-on.”

The new regulations will be a change for MJSC members to adjust to, but the club is just excited to be able to hit the ice at all this year.

“We’re really excited to be back at the rink and for our skaters to be training,” said Molde. “There’s no deadline to register, it would just be before the day [lessons start], and space is very limited so [we recommend] getting in there sooner rather than later.”

The MJSC is also hoping that things may change later in the fall, not only to include more skaters on the ice but also to clear skaters for competition and tournaments.

It’s especially important this year, said Molde, as Moose Jaw is set to host Skate Canada’s provincial sectionals competition here in November — an exciting opportunity that the club would love to see happen.

“That’s a really big skating competition that we don’t often get to host here, so that would be so good for our club and for our community,” said Molde. “And it's a big thing for competitive skaters, this is what they work towards and this is what they do all this training for, is so they can compete.”

MJSC skaters were disappointed earlier in March when COVID-19 cancelled the annual end-of-season ice show, but Molde shared that there could be a Christmas showcase in the works or even a virtual show for skaters to show off their hard work.

More information about the Moose Jaw Skating Club and the CanSkate program is available online at moosejawskatingclub.ca.

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Humanité Border Border “Be My Valentine” (2014) A modern love story.

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Evenings on TWN Evenings on The Weather Network Overnight on TWN (6:00) NHL Hockey Conference Final: Teams TBA. (N) News (:29) Saturday Night Live To Be Announced To Be Announced ››› “The Breadwinner” (2017) Laara Sadiq Love Island: More to Love 48 Hours Two Men Two Men NCIS: New Orleans (5:37) College Football Clemson at Wake Forest. (N) News Immortals Castle “Pretty Dead” “All Summer Long” (2019, Romance) Autumn Reeser. “Falling for You” (2018) Taylor Cole, Tyler Hynes.

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Delivery › “The Unborn” (2009) Gary Oldman Counterpart “Outside In” Nurse Jack Nurse Jack Raymond Raymond King of Hill King of Hill Frasier Frasier King King Counting On (N) Doubling Down-Derricos (:03) Outdaughtered Counting On Deadliest Catch: On Deck Deadliest Catch (N) Deadliest Catch Deadliest Catch: On Deck Goldbergs Fresh-Boat Friends Friends Friends Friends Big Bang Big Bang (:15) ››› “Harlan County, U.S.A.” (1976) (:15) Women Make Film Virgin (6:00) “Rocky Balboa” (:15) ››› “G.I. Jane” (1997, Drama) Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen.

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“Standing Up” Just Mercy “Tammy’s Always Dying” (2019) ››› “Jojo Rabbit” (2019) Roman Griffin Davis.

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Anne With an E Standing Standing Standup Standup The National (N) Love Island (N) NCIS: New Orleans Joel Osteen The World’s NCIS: New Orleans Press Your Luck “103” Match Game News ThisMinute Bensinger Castle Celebrity Family Feud Press Your Luck “103” Mom Mom Paramedics: Bridging MLS Pre. MLS Soccer: Impact at Whitecaps SportsCent. SC With Jay and Dan (N) NHL Hockey Conference Final, Game 3: Teams TBA. Sportsnet Central (N) Blue Jays Plays/Month (6:20) NFL Football Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams. (N) Corner Gas Big Bang Big Bang “Pumpkin Pie Wars” (2016) Julie Gonzalo.

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Raymond Raymond The Unicorn The Unicorn The Unicorn The Unicorn 8, Rules 8, Rules 90 Day Fiancé (:02) Darcey & Stacey (N) 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé Naked and Afraid XL (N) To Be Announced 9/11: Cleared For Chaos Lone Star Law Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends ››› “Galaxy Quest” (6:00) “Carmen Jones” ›› “Bright Road” (1953, Drama) ››› “Sun Valley Serenade” (1941) The Walking Dead (:07) The Walking Dead (:12) ››› “The Goonies” (1985) Sean Astin.

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Moose Jaw LGBTQ+ community rallies in support of transgender teen after alleged assault Larissa Kurz

An alleged assault of a transgender girl in Moose Jaw has shaken members of the local LGBTQ+ community, said Moose Jaw Pride director Taylor Carlson, leaving the Pride centre working hard to provide support for those affected.

Carlson, whose pronouns are they/them, and Moose Jaw Pride first became aware of the assault earlier this week, after a video of the incident circulating on social media outlets came to their attention. “Our sympathies and thoughts are of course with the victim and their family,� said Carlson in an interview on Thursday.

Moose Jaw Pride has already reached out to the victim and family to offer support following the incident, and they have also been in contact with both the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) and Prairie South School Division in discussion of further supports and to advocate for the victim. “For Moose Jaw Pride, our primary concern, after the victim’s own immediate wellbeing, is making sure we create every opportunity that could possibly exist for her to be able to participate in a meaningful way in community life and her educational experience, without this assault informing the interactions she’s having with folks,� said Carlson.

Moose Jaw Police have now confirmed that the incident, which took place in the early hours of the morning on Aug. 27 near Westmount School in Moose Jaw, has been reported and is under investigation, and “charges are pending and the investigation continues.�

MJPS has also shared that the victim did not receive serious physical injuries during the incident, and have not said if they consider the assault to be related to

Pride bench in downtown Moose Jaw (Larissa Kurz photograph) the teen's gender.

It is unclear where the video showing the assault originated or who filmed it, but Carlson is asking anyone who has seen or shared the video on social media to remove it, in order to protect the victim’s privacy. “It’s a tragic thing to happen to anyone, let alone a young person and for violence of any kind to happen and then be shared by video, it really compounds the healing path and challenges that a victim will face after having had an experience like this,� said Carlson.

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over 48 hours, and Moose Jaw Pride has received an influx of supportive messages and offers to help over the past few days. “It’s been very overwhelming and we do appreciate it. We see you and we hear you, and we really thank you,� said Carlson. “That is a hopeful thing for the victim and their family, and for other young trans and queer people in the community, but of course no one wants a silver lining in a tragedy.�

Carlson expressed concerns that the details of a violent incident like this has made many LGBTQ+ individuals feel unsafe and unsure in their communities, even with recent strides towards inclusivity. “When a violent event does occur, that

is based in dislike or a hatred towards a member of the LGBTQ community, it really hits home for folks,� said Carlson. “It’s really easy for us, with the way social media works, to surround ourselves with people who love us and then forget that the great progress that has been made in Moose Jaw, in smaller and rural communities, in Canada, that it is tenuous for a lot of reasons.�

They explained that violence or the fear of violence is very much a reality for many LGBTQ+ people, who are at a higher risk for suicide and substance abuse.

An incident such as this coming to light can be retraumatizing for some, said Carlson, especially for those who have been victim to gender-based violence in the past.

The isolation of rural communities can also exacerbate fears and cause feelings of alienation for many, they continued, and negative discourse in conversations seen on social media only contributes to the issue. “I want to encourage folks to know that is not the whole experience of LGBTQ people, that in Moose Jaw you can participate in community life although I know that might not be true for all people at all times,� they continued.

Carlson encourages both youth and adults to take this opportunity to have open discussions about respect, acceptance and empathy, and to consider their own actions and language.

For anyone in need of support during this time, the Moose Jaw Pride office is available to contact Monday through Friday at 1 (306) 692-3388, or by text, WhatsApp, or email at taylor@moosejawpride.ca.

RCMP seize over 2.8 million illegal cigarettes, arrest 7 Sask. residents following investigation Larissa Kurz

The Saskatchewan RCMP have seized over 2.8 million illicit cigarettes following a 17 month-long interprovincial investigation by the organized crime unit.

With the assistance of federal, provincial, and municipal agencies in British Columbia, Quebec and Saskatchewan, RCMP discovered that illicit cannabis products from B.C. were being bought by Saskatchewan residents and then exchanged for illicit tobacco products from Quebec.

As a result of the investigation, RCMP conducted a large seizure of products and money, including 69.3 pounds of cannabis, 5,152 grams of shatter, 2,856,500 tobacco cigarettes and $573,735 in Canadian cur- Saskatchewan RCMP seized over 2.8 milrency. lion in illicit cigarettes and over $570,000 RCMP used intelligence-based policing to conduct the investigation, in cash following a recent investigation. including searches of over 50 businesses, residences and vehicles for (supplied / Saskatchewan RCMP) evidence.

A total of 64 charges have been issued against nine individuals, with 60 Athabasca StreetCode Eastconspiracy offences, Cannabis Act offences and Excise Act offences. offences including Criminal 306-692-0533 The suspects are alsoJim facing charges of Proceeds of Crime offences, including possessing property obtained by crime Minister: Rev. Tenford for the purpose of trafficking trafficking property obtained by crime.

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BROWN Fred (Alfred) Gerald Brown, aged 88 years of Mulberry Estates in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and formerly of Central Butte, Saskatchewan, passed away at Pioneer Lodge in Moose Jaw, as the sun set on Friday, August 28th, 2020. With bales dotting the landscape, harvest in full swing and a hint of fall in the air, our husband, dad and grandpa slipped peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven where his daughter, and birthday twin, Kathy Schaan was waiting for him, along with scores of friends and relatives.

We are grateful for the long and healthy life that he enjoyed up until his recent health struggles this summer.

Fred is survived by Ann (née: Klassen), his loving wife of 63 years, and their children: son, Dale & Kathy Brown and their children Brendan (his other birthday twin) & Leslee Brown, Avery & Colter; Aaron & Rachel Brown; Brian & Corinne O’Neill, Maeryn, Brody & Tegan; Lana & Brent Watts, Haylie & Brynn; Brendan & Aaron’s mother, Donna (Schinold) Brown; son-in-law, Garry Schaan and his children: Curtis Schaan and Trisha & Curtis Hanson; daughter, Judy & Roger Galenza; daughter, Donna Brown; daughter, Wendy & Michael Thienes and their children, Logan & Auburn. Fred is also survived by his older sister, Leonora Unrau; younger sister, Hilda Thiessen; Ann’s sisters-in-law: Mildred Klassen, Gladys Klassen, and Jean Klassen; special neighbours: Jim Marks and Floyd & Linda Johnson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and special cousins.

Fred (Alfred) Gerald Brown was born on March 18th, 1932, the middle child and only son to Jacob and Aganeta (Nettie) Brown, on the farm at Central Butte, Saskatchewan.

Fred completed his Grade 10 education at the one-room Grandview School in the country. He learned how to farm at a young age and enjoyed all aspects of the mixed operation that he took over from his father, until retiring from farming in 1994. Never one to sit still (“it’s better to wear out than rust out”), Fred had a few other sidelines along the way including a telephone lineman in the rural area, Melody Makers (a DJ business together with Ann), Fred Brown’s Lawn & Garden Service, maintenance for the Golden Grove low-cost housing, and Fred & Ann’s Snack Shoppe. As a young adult, Fred spent a summer in Coaldale, Alberta working with his cousins Jake & Mel in construction and that experience stuck with him a lifetime.

Raised in the Mennonite faith, Fred & Ann joined the

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United Church early on in their marriage and were faithful servants in the Central Butte United Church and Trinity United Church in Moose Jaw over the years. Fred was a board member and volunteer with numerous organizations in Central Butte including the church, the school board, curling rink, Wildlife and on the planning committee for Grandview school reunions. He was always there to support Ann in her many endeavours as well, volunteering where she needed him or looking after things at home with the kids.

Fred enjoyed people: family gatherings, visiting on coffee row, playing cards with friends, lending a hand, a tool or the shirt off his back to a neighbour in need. He enjoyed music: listening to Mom and his daughters play or sing, dancing, and he even played a bit of accordion and banjo himself.

Fred loved games & leisure time: Sudoku puzzles, curling, fishing, camping, ladder golf (referred to as nutchuck), board games, cards & more. Though not one to brag, he was fiercely proud of his children’s accomplishments. Fred was a devoted grandfather and enjoyed keeping up with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities and accomplishments. Fred will be remembered for his work ethic, his love of all things sweet: ice cream, marmalade, Kit-Kat bars, Roger’s syrup, double-doubles, and his keen sense of humour and witty remarks which served him well until his very final days. A kind, calm, caring, humble, loyal and patient man, his gentle presence will be forever admired and deeply missed.

Due to the current health situation, a Private Family Celebration will take place with Reverend Tim Ellis officiating. Interment will follow at Central Butte Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Fred’s grandsons: Brendan Brown, Aaron Brown, Curtis Schaan, Logan Thienes, Curtis Hanson, Brian O’Neill and Brent Watts. Honorary Pallbearers are Fred’s granddaughters: Trisha Hanson, Auburn Thienes, Lana Watts, Corinne O’Neill, Leslee Brown and Rachel Min-Brown. A viewing of Fred’s Celebration of Life will be available on Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the following link: https://www.moosejawfuneralhome. com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Fred’s name may be made to Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw, Box 334, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ellen Margaret Scott on Thursday, August 27th, 2020 in Moose Jaw, Sk., at the age of 90 years. Ellen loved the simple things in life, gardening and flowers, knitting and word find and telling funny stories right up to the end, but what she loved most was spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids.

She was predeceased by her husband, Jim. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Sandy (Fred) Comeau with children: Chris (Craig Hemingway) (Ella and Payton), Rick (Trish) (Eric and Dylan); daughter, Marilyn (Gary Inglis) with children: Jason (Lindsay) (Kelsay, Harmony and Hunter), Jeff (Laurel Yamniuk) (Gavin and Harrison); son, Brian (Alana Ingram); daughter, Sherri (Brian Stewart) with children: Cody (Amanda Gares) and Tyler; brothers, Albert and Lawrence (Helen) and sister, Vivian (Wilfred) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Darlene and the staff at Crescent Park Villa and the staff at the Dr. F.H Wigmore Regional Hospital for their exceptional care of mom. Due to the current health situation, a Private Family Service will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Association of Saskatchewan 301 - 2550 – 12th Ave Regina, SK S4P 3X1 or to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre c/o Pasqua Hospital 4101 Dewdney Ave. Regina, SK S4T 7T1. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550

BALE, Lila Elizabeth (nee Kinneberg) May 9, 1931 – August 11, 2020

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Lila passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020 in Calgary, AB. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald Bale, brothers Louis and Floyd Kinneberg, and sister May Bale. Lila will be dearly missed by her son Darcy Bale and daughter Shelley Faria, as well as her granddaughters Tara (Peter) Dobson and Elise (Christopher) Pater, and her great grandchildren Eleanor Dobson, Caleb and Zachary Pater. Lila’s family would like to thank Evanston Grand Village staff for their years of caring for our Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. Tributes in Lila’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (www.alzheimercalgary.ca/). A private Memorial Service will be held on September 13, 2020 in Calgary and we will live-stream the event for family and friends. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. mountainviewmemorial.ca.

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COVID-19: What’s cancelled and closed in Moose Jaw

The following is a running list of groups, businesses, and organizations that have been closed or cancelled upcoming events due to concerns about COVID-19. Moose Jaw Express stThe following is a running list of groups, businesses, and organizations that have been closed or cancelled upcoming events due to concerns about COVID-19. Moose Jaw Express staff will be updating this list as needed.

If you would like your notice added to this list, contact us at editor@mjvexpress.com.

For information about the status of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, or for more information on symptoms and preventative measures, check saskatchewan.ca/coronavirus.

Saskatchewan is now in the last part of Phase Four of the ReOpen Saskatchewan Plan. Public gatherings are still limited to 30 people, and Public Health highly encourages all residents to continue practicing social distancing and hand hygiene.

Education:

All schools in Saskatchewan, from pre-kindergarten to high school will be returning to in-class education in September, provided that there is no surge of COVID-19 cases in the province. Guidelines for this return are now available from individual schools.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has cancelled all programming and classes on campus but online courses and alternative delivery options are available. All non-essential events are also cancelled.

Campuses remain open but with limited services.

The University of Regina will be providing instruction from a distance until further notice.

Organizations:

SARCAN has reopened to commercial and bulk customers by appointment only. Recycling services for the general public have resumed, and the Drop n’ Go service in Moose Jaw is available.

SGI has reopened office branches to the public and asks that customers adhere to safety regulations when visiting in person.

Road tests have also resumed by appointment only, and drivers are asked to wait in their cars upon arrival for their examination.

SGI is available to contact by phone at 1 (306) 691-4570 or by email at sgiinquiries@sgi.sk.ca.

Riverside Mission has suspended its daily lunch program until further notice, but is still providing supper service with increased safety protocols. The shelter is also not taking leftover food donations or clothing donations at this time, and men’s emergency shelter capacity has been reduced from 10 beds to 4 beds only available to Saskatchewan residents.

The Western Development Museum is open to the general public. COVID-19 precautions are in place, with revised hours and visitor limits.

The Wakamow Valley Authority office is closed to the public, with staff available to contact by phone at 1 (306) 692-2717 or email at wakamow.events@sasktel.net. Campsite booking is now available.

The Moose Jaw Police Service is suspending some services such as criminal record checks, inspection tickets and civilian fingerprinting until further notice. The building on Fairford St. is now open to the public, with a limit of three individuals in the lobby at a time. MJPS asks individuals to still call the service ahead of visiting the lobby, at 1 (306) 694-7600.

City Hall has reopened to the public with limited hours, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m on Monday through Friday. COVID-19 safety measures are in place, including screening of visitors and sign-in procedures. Free parking at downtown metres remains in effect.

The Festival of Words office is closed beginning Aug. 1 and will reopen on Sept. 8.

The Tourism Moose Jaw office is now open to the public every day from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In-person activities with the #1856 Moose Jaw Schools Cadet Corps Royal Canadian Army Cadets, the #40 Snowbird Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and the #99 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps Assiniboine will be delayed until at least Oct. 1, with groups able to partake in possible virtual activities in the meantime to stay connected.

The Moose Jaw Elks Lodge No. 7 has cancelled its Friday meat draws and Wednesday night dart league until further notice.

The Moose Jaw branch of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles is now open at half-capacity, from 10 a.m to 8 p.m. Meat draws have resumed, while pool, darts and live entertainment will not be resuming yet.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 59 is now open, with veterans coffee on Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. and the lounge open on Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to business decline. Meat draws have resumed every Saturday at 3 p.m., and darts, shuffleboard and curling will return in October.

All COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

The Saskatchewan RCMP are resuming some limited services at detachments across the province, including Moose Jaw. Residents will be able to visit in-person for complaints, criminal record checks, and collision reports. Safety protocols will be in place and visitors are encouraged to contact the local detachment for more details.

All places of worship in the city are allowed to resume services with capacity limited to one-third of available seating, up to 150 people.

The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council office is open for inperson meetings with settlement workers by appointment only.

Phone and video appointments are still preferred, if possible.

Staff and settlement workers are still available to contact through phone at (306) 693-4677, by calling the Newcomer Centre at (306) 692-6892 or through other digital communication.

The Moose Jaw & District Senior Association has reopened Timothy Eaton Gardens and Timothy Eaton Cafe. All activities have resumed with COVID-19 restrictions, with the exception of cards and the regular jam sessions.

The Cosmo Centre began some activities in a limited capacity.

Members will be required to register in advance for all activities and bring their own masks to maintain safety protocols. Contact 1 (306) 692-6072 for more information or to register.

August 27 – Our 1st BBQ. Cost is $10 and the food is always great!

Mondays: 1 p.m. Shuffleboard Tuesdays: 1 p.m. Pickle Ball – except 1st Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m. Pickle Ball 1st Tuesday of the month – Canadian Blood Clinic Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. TOPS; 9:30 a.m. Pickle Ball; 1 p.m.

Shuffleboard; 7 p.m. Pickle Ball Thursdays: 10 a.m. Line Dance; 1 p.m. Pickle Ball The Moose Jaw Public Library is now open to in-person visits.

Appointments are not required, but a limited capacity will be enforced and masks are mandatory inside the building. Curbside pickup services are continuing by appointment, and library programming is still being offered virtually until further notice. To

learn more, contact the branch at 1 (306) 692-2787, by email at ask@moosejawlibrary.ca, by messaging the Moose Jaw Public Library Facebook page, or through the live chat option on the website.

The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery is now open to the public, with a limit of 20 visitors at any time, ten allowed in each gallery. The Discovery Centre and gift shop remain closed. Hours have been adjusted, with the gallery open Mondays through Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors will be asked to undergo screening when entering the facility and are encouraged to book ahead of time by calling the gallery at 1 (306) 692-4471 or going online.

Grief support groups from Jones-Parkview Funeral Home have resumed.

Prairie Hearts Quilters Guild are cancelling meetings until further notice, and the General Meeting will be postponed until a later date.

Bel Coro Community Choir has cancelled meetings until further notice.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club will not be meeting until further notice. Call 1 (306) 693-5705 for information.

Girl Guides meetings and events have been cancelled until further notice. Girl Guide cookies are available for purchase from Canadian Tire, both online and in-store for pick-up.

The Moose Jaw Humane Society is open to the public for adoptions, cremations, microchipping and volunteer activities.

Visits to the shelter are being taken by appointment, by contacting staff at 1 (306) 692-1517.

SCRAPS has reopened its 9 Lives Boutique at the Town ‘n’ Country Mall on Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Patrons can also order items from the boutique for delivery or in-store pick-up, and donate to the Trap, Neuter, and Release program directly by contacting SCRAPS. The Moose Jaw Genealogical Society has cancelled their monthly meetings at the Moose Jaw Public Library until further notice.

Joe’s Place Youth Centre is switching from online programming to outdoor youth activities, including biking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, golfing and paintballing.

Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum is not open for the season, and will be cancelling all summer events for the time being.

Big Country Toastmasters meetings will resume on Sept. 9 via Zoom meeting. Members can join the virtual meetings with meeting ID # 444 824 1910. For more information on the club, visit 3418.toastmastersclubs.org.

Sports and Recreation

Gyms and fitness centres have reopened.

Yara Centre is now offering outdoor fitness classes and summer day camps, and the fitness centre and walking track reopened to the public on Aug. 10. Registration for activity blocks is required.

The skateboard park, BMX bike park, and basketball courts operated by the City of Moose Jaw are available for use, provided social distance precautions are taken.

All playgrounds, spray parks, and beaches in the city reopened to the public, provided that safety precautions and restrictions on group sizes laid out by public health are followed.

The Kinsmen Sportsplex is now open to the public. Registration for activity blocks is required. Swimming lessons will resume in September.

The Phyllis Dewar Outdoor Pool will not be open this summer.

All city paddling pools will not be open this summer.

Golf courses, including the Lynbrook Golf Course and Hillcrest Golf Course in Moose Jaw, are now taking bookings both online and by phone. Tee-times are in full swing. Please call the golf clubs for any additional information.

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey is preparing to begin the fall season, with tryouts beginning on Sept. 12. For more information, contact admin@mjhockey.com.

The Western Canadian Baseball League has cancelled the 2020 season.

Cheer Infinity Athletics has returned to in-gym classes and workshops, and also continues to offer Virtual classes for the whole family. Classes are open to members and non-members in Beginner and Advanced Dance, tumbling drills, stretch, flexibility, conditioning and Ninja training. Email info@cheerinfinity.ca today for more information on how to register.

The Moose Jaw Kinsmen Flying Fins have resumed training at the Kinsmen Sportsplex.

The Moose Jaw Soccer Association began it’s outdoor season on July 20, with COVID-19 precautions in place. Registration is open with limited space, anyone who registered before the shutdown is still registered.

JJ Soccer Ltd. began its season on July 5. For more information, visit jjsoccer.ca.

The Moose Jaw Tennis Club has reopened it’s outdoor courts, as per provincial guidelines for outdoor recreation.

Lawn Bowling has resumed for the 2020 season. Play has been expanded to twenty players on the greens at one time. Social distancing precautions will be strictly enforced. To reserve your time on a rink, call 1 (306) 313-4434 or email mjlawnbowling@ gmail.com.

The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster have been postponed until July 2021.

The Canadian Football League announced that the 2020 Grey Cup will not be hosted in Regina this year and instead will take place in the city of whichever team qualifies for the final and has the best season record, provided that the 2020 CFL season is allowed to take place at all. Currently, CFL organizers are looking at a September start, with the Grey Cup pushed back to December.

The Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame has cancelled its 2020 induction ceremony and banquet in the fall, and will not be adding any new hall of fame inductees this year.

The Moose Jaw Trap and Skeet Club is open for the season, with shooting available on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. More information about the club can be found on their Facebook page, or by calling Nolan at 1 (306) 694-8093.

The Prairie Gold Lacrosse League, which includes Moose Jaw senior and junior teams, has cancelled the season this summer.

The Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association is hosting a shortened outdoor season. Registration is now available online.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame 36th Annual Induction on Oct. 3 has been rescheduled for May 22, 2021. The 2021 Annual Induction will take place on Aug. 21, 2021, with the deadline for nominations on March 15. For information call 1 (306) 446-1983 or email saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net.

The Moose Jaw Skating Club is taking registration for the fall CanSkate program, which begins on Sept. 14. For more information, visit moosejawskatingclub.ca.

Dance Images by BJ is beginning the season on Sept. 11, with

an in-person return to the studio. Call 1 (306) 631-0584 for more information.

Events:

The Moose Jaw Public Library is still offering virtual programming to the public. Upcoming events include the MJPL Book Club meeting on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Teen events will be hosted on Discord and adult events on Zoom, and the links to join the events can be found on the library’s website.

The Moose Jaw Homegrown Farmers Market is back on Langdon Crescent every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Precautions are in place for entrances & exits, and there will be plenty of room for social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be made available.

Habitat For Humanity Moose Jaw Colour Run has been cancelled this year. Participants who were considering taking part in the annual fundraiser are encouraged to instead make a donation to the organization to help with their upcoming 2020-21 projects.

The Family First Radiothon in support of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation will take place on Sept. 10-11.

The Parkinson SuperWalk in Moose Jaw will be held differently this year, with participants invited to register and organize their own individual two kilometre walks on Sept. 12. Registration and donations are being done online by contacting superwalk@ parkinson.ca, with funds raised going towards much needed research and education for those living with Parkinsons.

The third annual Fall Into Fabric sale hosted by Hunger in Moose Jaw has been cancelled.

The art exhibition Space Holders: A Collection of Local Art is on display at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, remaining until an undetermined date. Visitors are welcome from Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The annual Threshing Bee at the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum on Sept. 12-13 is cancelled.

The Good Food Box from Hunger in Moose Jaw is resuming with the next pickup day on Sept. 15. Orders must be submitted

by Sept. 9. Contact Hunger in Moose Jaw at 1 (306) 692-1916 for more details.

The D-Day Juno Beach paintball reenactment from Joe’s Place Youth Centre on Sept. 19 has been cancelled. A smaller, restricted event will take place on that day instead, with details yet to be determined.

The Salvation Army Motorcycle Toy Ride will take place on Sept. 19, with participants to ride up and down Main Street before dropping toys off at the Salvation Army Church on Wintergreen Drive between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

The 2020 Terry Fox Run in Moose Jaw will take place virtually on Sept. 20. Register online at TerryFox.org.

An Evening Under the Stars fundraiser for Heartland Hospice has been rescheduled to take place on Sept. 24. Tickets are available for purchase online.

Journey To Hope’s Suicide Awareness Walk will take place on Sept. 26 in Crescent Park, beginning with a memorial service at the Amphitheatre. Pledges for the event are available by contacting Journey to Hope and must be returned by Sept. 25 at noon.

The Seniors Week Fall Supper at the Moose Jaw & District Seniors Association will take place on Sept. 27, delivered as a take-out or delivery meal from 4:30 p.m. to 5;30 p.m.. Tickets are $12 for members and $14 for non-members and must be purchased by Sept. 21 at Timothy Eaton Gardens or by calling 1 (306) 694-4223. The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, turnips and mixed veggies, cole slaw, jello salad and pumpkin spice cake.

Menopause the Musical at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre on Oct. 2-3 has been postponed, with rescheduled dates on Oct. 5-6, 2021.

The Yesterday Once More performance at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, originally rescheduled for Oct. 9, has now been cancelled.

The art exhibition Marsha Kennedy: Embodied Ecologies at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery will open on Oct. 9 and remain until Jan. 10, 2021.

The 50th annual Canadian Western Agribition in Regina on Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 has been postponed until Nov. 22-27, 2021.

Businesses/Facilities:

Health clinics, businesses, and all other services are now allowed to be open to the public.

Childcare facilities are open, with prior guidelines still in place.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is phasing in health services, including an increase in certain surgeries and diagnostic imaging, immunizations, and mental health services.

Visitors are still not allowed in any hospitals, clinics, or continuing care facilities operated by the Saskatchewan Health Region. Some exceptions may be made for compassionate reasons, such as family visiting a patient at end of life care, or family of patients prior to major surgery. All community gatherings at SHA-operated facilities are on hold, as are volunteer services from those over the age of 65. Acute longer-term care, personal care or group homes are now allowing in-person visits from up to two identified support individuals or family members.

The Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital Gift Shop and Canteen are closed until further notice.

The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre is open to the public, with the gallery and Box Office open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those looking to purchase tickets for upcoming shows can contact staff during regular operating hours by calling 1 (306) 693-4700 or emailing info@moosejawculture.ca, or by purchasing online at moosejawculture.ca.

Galaxy Cinemas in Moose Jaw is now open to the public.

Casinos Moose Jaw and Regina are now open, with reduced hours from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day of the week, in addition to other COVID-19 safety precautions such as visitor screening, reduced capacity, and staggered seating availability. Gaming services are limited to slot machines at this time, with live tables closed until further notice.

Leisure Time Bingo is open, with a reduced capacity of 70 people at a time. Doors will open at 11 a.m. There is no late night program running at this time.

The Tunnels of Moose Jaw is closed, but can be contacted by phone at 1 (306) 693-5261 or email at info@tunnelsofmoosejaw. com.

The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company has cancelled all upcoming events for the time being, and will not be accepting drop-in, overnight, or new tenants on the grounds until further notice.

Restaurants:

Restaurants, lounges, bars, and nightclubs are open at full capacity, following physical distancing guidelines.

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Local organ donation activist Kevyn Gadd admitted he hadn’t heard the news about the provincial organ donor registry launching online earlier today until local media reached out for comments — but the surprising news was the good kind.

“I wasn’t expecting it today, “admitted Gadd. “But as soon as I saw [those messages], I went and registered online on the website and found out just how easy it was.”

The launch of the online donor registry is a cause very near to Gadd’s heart, as one of the core organizers of the local Transplant Trot charity walk for organ donation awareness and also as the recipient of a double lung transplant in 2014.

Gadd and his family have been vocal advocates for the creation of an organ donor registry for a while, and to see the province of Saskatchewan finally release the project is an exciting moment for the entire Moose Jaw Transplant Trot team.

Gadd’s hope is that the online registry will encourage more people to consider becoming organ donors, thanks to its accessible format and easy availability.

“I think people are more likely to do it [this way]. With putting the sticker on

About 150 walkers and runners of all ages gathered at Sunningdale Elementary for the 2019 Transplant Trot fundraiser. your health card, some people just didn't think about it unless they were directly connected to someone who has gone through that [or] they just kept forgetting to do it,” said Gadd. “But having an online registry helps doctors and medical professionals, they can just type in your card and it will tell them right there.”

The Transplant Trot team had to cancel it's 2020 event due to the pandemic, so the news of the registry launching is more than welcome — but it's not the end of the cause for Gadd.

“Ideally, we would love to one day see the opt-out method, but this is one hundred per cent in the right direction that those

who organized the Transplant Trot have been punching for and hoping to see,” said Gadd. “And it just gives us more reason to keep going with what we’re doing, because awareness is getting out there.”

Next year’s Trot is front of mind for Gadd and the team, and he’s already planning to have a computer or device available at the event for participants to sign up for the registry before taking off on the charity run.

Gadd described the process as simple and quick and encourages everyone to consider joining him on the provincial registry, as well as in making personal wishes clear with family. Organ donation is open to anyone interested, even if they may have underlying health issues.

“It absolutely is [still] worth it because just because you might have something wrong with say your lungs, you still have all your other organs and your skin and tissue and corneas, there's so many other options,” said Gadd. “I just hope to see many people register, if that’s their wish.”

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