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New comic shop opens in town Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Comic book nerds and pop culture geeks rejoice: a new comics shop has opened that will fill you with nostalgia and allow you to share your passion with your children — if you have any, of course.

Located at 264 River Street West, the Comic Book Guy Pop Culture Shop held its grand opening on Oct. 1. The event included Spider-Man making an appearance — he was hanging out the window at one point — and Moose Jaw Families for Change hosting a barbecue fundraiser with all proceeds going to the organization.

Walking up the stairs, visitors are greeted with a wall covered with gaming cartridges for Nintendo, Super Nintendo and other old-school gaming platforms. Another wall is filled with comics featuring well-known characters such as The Avengers.

Scattered throughout the main floor are free-standing shelves filled with pop culture tchotchkes, action figures, and classic and recent board games. Another room features tables covered with boxes for enthusiasts to search through to find that beloved comic book of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Avengers, Batman, Superman or even James Bond.

In the midst of the grand opening’s maelstrom was business owner Rob Hoskins, who expressed his joy to see the comic shop jumping.

“This place is a beehive of activity,” he said with a smile as he spoke with customers and worked the cash register.

Hoskins’ business had been open for only an hour, but he had been having plenty of fun, he said. Many people were wandering through the store and showing interest, which was what he wanted to see.

“Look at the big smiles. You notice all the smiles? Isn’t that great?

That’s my favourite part,” he remarked. “Everyone’s so happy to find their nerd stuff.”

This is Hoskins’ second time operating a comics store; he operat-

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Young comic fan Quinn Stephanson checks out a Wolverine comic while browsing with his dad Darrin. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Rob Hoskins (left), business owner of the Comic Book Guy Pop Culture Shop, helps Moose Jaw Families for Change sell burgers as part of a fundraiser for the organization during the shop’s grand opening on Oct. 1. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

ed one a decade ago before, closing it to pursue a full-time career in photography. While the picture-taking business is his main job, operating the comic shop is a side hobby. He joked that it’s unlikely he’ll become rich from selling comics, but anything was possible.

Hoskins invited Moose Jaw Families for Change to sell burgers during the grand opening since he has provided the organization with plenty of photographic services over the years, he explained.

Some clients with the organization even helped cover one wall with panels cut out from comic books such as Archie as a type of wallpaper.

“They wanted to do something fun, so we got them a project doing that,” he added. “And then I said, ‘Why don’t you come raise some money for yourselves and do a barbecue for our grand opening?’

So I hope they made lots of money because they deserve it.”

Roving through the store with his dad, youngster Quinn Stephanson thought the shop was an interesting place and enjoyed looking through the comics. He is a big fan of Marvel’s Wolverine — a Canadian-born character — and came across many comics of the mutton-chop hero.

With a laugh, Quinn’s father Darrin said the comic shop was a nostalgic trip back to his childhood.

“I collected comics when I was younger, so I see a lot of stuff in here I recognize,” he added.

It’s great to have the comic shop up and running, added Hoskins.

He pointed out many people from different walks of life — young and old — were browsing, an indication that “everybody’s got a little nerd in them.” He also thought it was a good chance to talk with people about their childhood passions.

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New smoothie bar in Moose Jaw focusing on fresh, colourful juices and smoothies Larissa Kurz

A new juice and smoothie bar in Moose Jaw is now open with a rainbow menu full of fresh options that co-owner Courtney Sagal says are something new for the city to try.

Soltopia Juice Bar, located at 48 Stadacona Street West right next door to Sagal’s initial business Dream Drop Shoppe, is the newest venture for the Moose Jawborn entrepreneur and one that she has been thinking about for a while.

“It’s been a dream of mine for the last 10 years, to provide a healthy food option in the community,” said Sagal, who owns both businesses in partnership with her mother, Denise Sagal.

Dream Drop became a reality first, and when the tropical plant store’s neighbour moved out of the building space, Sagal took it as a sign that things were about to fall into place for Soltopia.

L-R: Co-owner Courtney Sagal, Sarah Buhler, Kiri Prestie and Jobina Wong of the Soltopia Juice Bar crew are excited to finally open the superfoods and smoothie bar in Moose Jaw.

Dream Drop Shoppe and its new neighbour Soltopia Juice Bar, located at 50 and 48 Stadacona Street West, are both owned by mother-daughter duo Courtney and Denise Sagal.

And that they did, with the new juice bar opening its doors on Sept. 21 with a soft launch. Soltopia is currently serving an array of colourful smoothies and cold-pressed juices, each formulated with unique ingredients that are as fresh as possible and completely without fillers or added sugars.

Soltopia also offers smoothie bowls, which Sagal said have been popular, and raw, whole-food snacks such as salted caramel almond energy balls and raw muesli bars. It also stocks some specialty boutique items, like kitchenware and pottery from local artisans.

“We use only whole food ingredients, no

added sugars, no dairy, and no gluten. Everything is as fresh and organic as possible,” said Sagal. “The idea is that healthy can be fun and delicious.”

Sagal said she is getting as many of her ingredients from local organic sources as she can, including a partnership with the Wandering Market in Moose Jaw and local producers Green Sister Gardens, providing things like the wheatgrass used in menu items. What she can’t find from here is sourced in from British Columbia.

The focus is keeping everything on the menu fresh, healthy and unlike any other smoothies out there, said Sagal, and the response from the community so far has

been positive.

There’s plenty to try, with each smoothie and juice formulated to be unique in its flavour combinations and as brightly coloured as possible, and Sagal had a few recommendations for those interested in stopping by for a taste.

“The most popular (smoothies) have been the Orange Orbit or Blue Moon Magic, and the smoothie bowls are great because we add fresh fruit and superfood toppings, which make for a nice filling snack,” said Sagal. “As far as juices, Green Galaxy and Zingy Zodiac have been the top sellers.”

With the juice bar finally open, the crew at Soltopia are already hard at work with plans for the future — lots of plans, said Sagal.

A line of hot and cold herbal elixirs are in the works as the cooler weather approaches, made from a reishi or chaga mushroom tea base, as well as the inclusion of immune-boosting shots and the addition of Buddha bowls as snack items.

The juice bar is also currently only on social media, but Sagal said there are plans for that as well.

“We’re working on a website, featuring an app which allows you to order ahead of time as well,” said Sagal.

Soltopia is currently open on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will be planning an official grand opening for the new storefront sometime later this fall.

To keep up with Soltopia or learn more about the juice bar’s products, follow its Facebook page or Instagram page.

Harvest all but done; moisture getting low

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by Sept. 22, according to the weekly Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture crop report.

The 96 and 99 per cent completion rate in the southern regions compared with 89 per cent across the province.

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But moisture conditions remain a concern with 65 per cent of crop land either short or very short of moisture.

Eighty-four per cent of southeast crop land was rated either short or very short of moisture with 68 per cent of southwestern crop land rated that low.

Three-quarters of hay and pasture land is rated either short or very short of moisture while 96 per cent of the southeast and 75 per cent of the southwest pasture and hay land is rated that low in moisture.

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Sask. Party would increase post-secondary scholarship by $250 if elected Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Low- and middle-income students who want to attend a post-secondary institution could have more money in their pocket if the Sask. Party is re-elected.

Sask. Party Leader Scott Moe made a campaign stop at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Moose Jaw campus on Oct. 2, where he announced that his party would increase the Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship to $750 per year from $500 per year to make life more affordable for students. This would also boost the total amount offered over the four years to $3,000 from $2,000.

The scholarship increase would cost an extra $2 million per year in the provincial budget. It would be available to students who want to attend university or technical schools, or who want to upgrade their education.

“We expect that about 8,000 students in this province will benefit each and every year,” Moe said while surrounded by Sask. Party candidates Greg Lawrence, Tim McLeod and Tina Beaudry-Mellor.

More than 113,000 post-secondary students have received this scholarship since the provincial government created it in 2012, the premier continued. It has encouraged these students to remain and study in Saskatchewan instead of going elsewhere.

“Our Graduate Retention Program (GRP) is another example. The GRP is the most aggressive program of its kind in our nation,” said Moe. “In fact, today it is the only program of its kind in Canada.”

The GRP provides $20,000 in tax credits to graduates who choose to live and work in Saskatchewan. More than 74,000 students have benefited from the program since

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Party candidates Greg Lawrence and Tim McLeod, explains that a post-secondary scholarship could increase if the Sask. Party is re-elected, in front of Sask Polytechnic on Oct. 2. Photo by Jason G. Antonio its inception in 2008.

“This is a far different thinking than we have had in decades gone by in the province, with our children moving to other areas of Canada and other areas of the world,” Moe added. “We most certainly think Saskatchewan has everything to offer than anywhere else in the world, and we’re going to continue to invest in that opportunity for our kids to stay right here at home and raise their families in a community in Saskatchewan.”

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Jaw, although neither of the two project contractors is from Saskatchewan.

When asked whether he would commit to ensuring local and provincial workers were hired to build the plant, Moe replied that SaskBuilds is working with government ministries and Crown corporations on procurement strategies in Saskatchewan.

“We have increased our local content requirements with respect to the procurement strategies that we have to ensure whoever is bidding on Saskatchewan capital procurement projects is utilizing Saskatchewan workers to the greatest degree possible,” he continued.

However, there are some cases where outside companies need to build specific equipment, such as natural gas turbines, Moe said. But SaskBuilds and Priority Saskatchewan are working to ensure provincial workers are employed on capital projects.

“We feel that we are in a very good place, not only with our procurement of the natural gas facility here but all of the highways procurement, the schools and hospitals we’re building across the province,” he added, pointing to the forthcoming joint-use school as one example where provincial workers could be used.

During the press conference, Moe also addressed campaigning during the pandemic, promoting the oil and gas industry while protecting the environment, whether he would request a judicial inquiry or forensic audit of the Global Transportation Hub (he won’t), and when his party would provide details about balancing the budget.

MJMAG fall exhibition featuring Regina artist Marsha Kennedy opens next week Larissa Kurz

The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery is excited to have a new exhibition in the gallery this fall focusing on the expansive career of Regina artist Marsha Kennedy.

Marsha Kennedy: Embodied Ecologies will feature an array of work from the entire span of Kennedy’s four-decade career in the arts, as a retrospective look at her work.

“She has had a huge impact on a lot of Saskatchewan artists, especially in southern Saskatchewan and in the Regina and Moose Jaw area, and especially for painters because that is her main discipline,” said gallery curator Jennifer McRorie. “So it’s an honour to do an overview of her practice over the years.”

Kennedy has been an instructor at the University of Regina for over 30 years and a member of the art community for even longer, and so the show will be including pieces of work from as far back in her career as 1981 and as recent as this past year.

“There’s a range of works, from printmaking, painting, sculpting and installation, and also photographic prints and digital prints,” said McRorie. “There’s a real variety in this exhibition, and I think people will find it really intriguing and the work really engaging.”

The pieces included in the show have come from both public and private sources, with some provided from the MJMAG’s own collection as well as the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre in Medicine Hat, Alta., the Vernon Public Art Gallery in Vernon B.C. and from private collections.

Much of Kennedy’s work is connected by the theme of nature and environmental drive, said McRorie, which is

(photo by Larissa Kurz) the most interesting thing about viewing Kennedy’s retrospective together in the gallery.

“Even though her work changes through all the different medium approaches that she’s working in, there’s sort of a connecting element, through all her bodies of work and that is her environmental drive to try and connect back to nature,” said McRorie. “Her work is really encouraging us to rethink how we live in a sustainable way and in a very nurturing relationship with nature.”

Embodied Ecologies will open to the public with three opening dates on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. and

Oct. 24 at 10 a.m., which is a new approach to exhibition debuts from the MJMAG that will allow the gallery to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

Hosting multiple dates for the show’s opening is meant to help keep the number of people gathered in the gallery to the limit of 20, and guests are asked to register for one of the dates in order to attend.

Masks will be required inside the building, as is the MJMAG’s current policy, and attendees will have to undergo some health screening upon entering the gallery. There will also be a more structured viewing of the exhibit, to control traffic throughout the gallery, and an opportunity to speak with the artist in the MJMAG’s theatre.

Despite the more complicated safety measures in place, McRorie and the MJMAG are excited to be able to host an in-person event for the fall exhibition.

“I was a little concerned that with COVID-19, we may not be able to have openings but because it’s a retrospective, you really want to celebrate the career of an artist,” said McRorie. “We just want people to be as comfortable as possible and safe, and still be able to come and see the show.”

Marsha Kennedy: Embodied Ecologies exhibit will also be made available to view virtually on the MJMAG’s website, for those interested in seeing and reading the text panels of the show at home, and the gallery will be hosting a virtual In Conversation with Marsha Kennedy event on Oct. 15 to talk about Kennedy's career.

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Guest Editorial Civility needed in election campaigns Is it possible to achieve civility in the throes of debates over such topics as religion and politics?

One would hope so, but the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden showed little of what is meant by ciJoyce Walter vility, defined in writings by For Moose Jaw Express philosophers as “an authenronjoy@sasktel.net tic respect for others that requires time, presence, willingness to engage in genuine discourse, and intention to seek common ground that governs both speech and behaviour toward others.”

Brutish bullying and name calling (even if clown might have been an apt description) did nothing to improve anyone’s opinion of political figures during that 90 minutes, time that cannot be gotten back.

It is unlikely that such behaviour will be witnessed in a forthcoming debate between Scott Moe and Ryan Meili, leaders respectively of the Saskatchewan Party and Saskatchewan NDP. Neither is known for this type of boorish behaviour, even in the heat of the moment that often comes with an election campaign.

Hopefully, the moderator will be equipped with a shut-off button should either man go off the rails and start interrupting and shouting. A bit of vim and vinegar is acceptable but voters want to hear the facts, just the facts please, and not some fairy tales that have been written as speaking points for each platform.

The provincial television debate is scheduled for Oct. 14 from 6:05 p.m. to 7 p.m. on most local stations and via live-streaming on websites of the province’s two largest daily newspapers. Viewership, I suspect, will not be overwhelming.

On the local election scene, at the time that this editorial was being written, there had not been any word of a local debate for mayoralty candidates. Nor was there any word on a forum, virtually or otherwise, for council nominees.

The COVID-19 situation has put a crimp on regular election practices, such as public forums with candidates asked specific questions with answers required within a certain time.

Hopefully some agency with the IT capability will dream up an idea that would allow such interaction so voters have a better idea of the positions of candidates on a variety of topics of local importance.

Civil debate and exchange of opinions should be the primary focus for provincial and municipal campaigns. Personal sniping and name-calling would be frowned upon by both levels of the electorate.

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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Cursive Writing

As I was an educator and administrator in Prairie South School Division No. 1 (in days gone by), I am appalled that cursive writing is no longer taught in the school system.

I have relatives and friends far and wide in this country and, apparently, the problem is province-wide. A sister in Nova Scotia says quite rightly that if they can’t write they can’t read it either.

I know there is one board member who shares my frustration at this neglect of the curriculum. I checked with the Department of Education and it is in the curriculum for grades three and four.

Employees of one bank tell us they are teaching it to their own children, as so many young adults can’t write a signature on a document!

One of our daughters is teaching his son, our grandson, how to write his signature as he hopes to soon buy a new vehicle.

This is a sad state of affairs considering how much we all spend on education taxes, the total amount of which I, at the age of seventy-five and recovered from some major health problems, still pay.

I would urge parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts to phone the Prairie South School Board office and speak to Tony Baldwin or any of the superintendents. The number is 306-694-1200.

Thank you, Bill and Anna Heselton

Economic Recovery After COVID-19 — Lessons from History My friend Dougie, a Moose Jaw businessman, asked me when I thought COVID-19 would end and the economy recover.

Here’s my answer.

Spanish Flu (1917-20) lasted only 18 months in Saskatchewan (1918-19). COVID-19 will only last about 18-months.

This means COVID will weaken by July 2021. Government spending on COVID programs will disappear by May 2021.

‘Conservative’ type governments will cut spending quickest and deepest. Loss of Government spending will result in a Recession beginning in August 2021 that will last 11 months — to late spring 2022.

By June 2022 pent-up demand for goods and/or services like travel will fuel world economies. There will be a rapid economic expansion. Employment and GDP will increase.

Boom times begin in July 2022.

These events follow the pattern of Government spending on World War One (1914-18) and World War Two (193945). War spending, like COVID spending, is about waste.

Money spent on war is necessary but the money is never recovered. When a bombs explodes — a tank blows up or

an airplane crashes there is no long term residual investment value.

Government spending on COVID-19 is like spending on war. Government money spent to help people and businesses cope with the COVID-19 Pandemic keeps the economy simmering, fights the ‘war’ but leaves no long term value.

When Government spends on infrastructure like roads or bridges it leaves long term value.

After each War, Government spending evaporated. A recession of 11 months followed. After the WW 1 Recession pent-up demand kicked in. The economy recovered. The stock market rose 30 per cent in 1919.

Similar conditions followed WW2.

Remember, Recessions are a creature of supply and demand Capitalism. They are regular and last about 11 months. The Boom Times of 2022 won’t last. Put a little aside for the Recession.

Richard Dowson, Medical and Military Historian Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Freedom Rally Moose Jaw, Saturday, September 26, 2020 Dozens of peaceful protestors gathered in front of the Moose Jaw Public Library to listen to speeches, chat and pray. They came from The Friendly City, Caronport and as far away as the Swift Current area to make known their displeasure with the mishandling of the current covid-19 virus situation. It was not just about not wearing masks, but rather the whole lockdown that was being protested.

The main speaker, Erin Reich, was very articulate and able to cite sources for all of the scientific information that she presented. At times, she had to pause and wait for the applause to die down before continuing with her speech. She questioned why our province with only 24 deaths (equating to a death rate of 0.000019%), an infection rate of 0.16% and a 97% recovery rate from the virus has continued to restrain the basic freedoms of its citizens causing economic hardships, increased anxiety and depression across the province (a 600% increase in suicide call volume in the US!), delayed much needed surgeries, cancelled church services, interrupted the education of our youth and more.

The issue of wearing facemasks was a big concern. Although not provincially mandated, many stores are trying to force patrons to wear masks even those with legitimate health exemptions. One Superstore employee in attendance spoke up and said that masks are no longer being forced upon shoppers at the door. This was good news to the protestors.

Ms. Reich stated that although the facemask may stop moist spray from the wearer's mouth from landing on others, she demonstrated that one single benefit is outweighed by the many negative effects of mask wearing which include oxygen deprivation (causing headaches

and lightheadedness), greatly decreases effective communication especially with the hard of hearing and ESL people, gives vulnerable people a false sense of security, causing stress and anxiety between people, it's much more difficult to recognize the faces of criminals, it's frightening for former victims of sexual assault to have their faces covered, weakens our immune system and makes us more susceptible to picking up infections, increased litter of both fabric and disposable masks all around our city, improper use (not changing or not washing often enough coupled with incessant touching) actually enhances the spread of germs and the financial hardship of having to spend money on them.

Reich has certainly done a lot of research and enjoys friendly debate with anyone on the topic. She is thankful to live in a free and democratic country and hopes that it remains such for years to come.

Respectfully submitted by Linda Karn

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Small business remains the city’s economic backbone, new chamber prez. says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Small businesses continue to be the economic backbone of Moose Jaw and its social prosperity, and the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce is working to preserve that, the organization’s new board president says.

The chamber has an important role in representing the business community and can provide a bigger voice than one company on its own, said Kylie Sonmor. Whether it’s local taxation policies or the ability to harness meaningful financial support, the chamber supports the success of the business community at the local, provincial and federal levels.

“No issue is too small and you can’t put a price tag on these efforts,” he remarked on Sept. 24, during the chamber’s annual general meeting held on Zoom. “I’m looking forward to being president this upcoming year (2020-21).

I’m excited for what we’ve done during the pandemic, with Jasmine (Cameron, outgoing president) at the helm, and just the sheer amount of excitement that remained in the business community.”

Sonmor added that it has also been great to watch businesses help other businesses in need.

In a message posted to the chamber website, Sonmor said a labour shortage could be addressed by engaging youths in meaningful ways, encouraging the re-entry of retirees into the workforce and taking advantage of the growing resources of the Aboriginal population.

Collaboration with municipal and provincial governments could also help build tax and regulatory policy that leads to economic growth and sustains a positive business climate.

2019-20 financials “What can you say about 2019, 2020 so far? It’s been an interesting time, that’s for sure,” said Aaron Ruston,

Kylie Sonmor, new president of the Chamber of Commerce, presents outgoing president Jasmine Cameron with a appreciation plaque, during the chamber’s Sept. 24 AGM. Photo courtesy chamber of commerce board vice-president.

While the pandemic has affected businesses worldwide, the chamber has been fortunate to have strong leadership in CEO Rob Clark and office administrator Heather Bergdahl, added Ruston. He thought they had done a great job steering the organization and its members through the year.

Andrew Gilliam, with auditing company Benson Trithardt Noren (BTN), explained the financial statements for the 2019-20 year.

For the year ending June 30, the chamber saw revenues of $243,344 and expenses of $250,347, leaving a deficit of $7,003. In comparison, in 2019 the chamber had a deficit

of $342.

The chamber has more cash on hand, mainly due to the money from the federal emergency business fund, said Gilliam. Furthermore, the chamber had to cancel events due to the pandemic, so sponsorship money received can’t be recorded as revenue until the events are held.

Meanwhile, even though the chamber saw a deficit of $7,003, most of that is related to amortization of capital assets, which means, she added, that the chamber had almost a break-even year.

The chamber has 519 members this year, which Clark pointed out is roughly the status quo for the past few years.

Outgoing president’s message “It’s kind of honestly been a weird year,” said Cameron.

“I don’t know if any other president will get the opportunity to take on a pandemic and have the presidential role here at the chamber in Moose Jaw, but it was different, it was interesting, but it was an experience.”

Despite facing many unforeseen challenges, the chamber used those as opportunities to grow and support its members, she continued. What stood out for her was the leadership and support that chamber staff provided and the innovative concepts they developed. These concepts included weekly Zoom “think tank” meetings, maximizing communications and giving daily updates through the website.

“The one thing I witnessed during my time as president,” Cameron added, “was the passion that those in our city have for local business to succeed, the heart business owners have in providing our community with top-notch programs and services, and the overwhelming support a city can have for one another in a time of need.”

Nearly 500 drivers charged with impaired driving offences in August For Moose Jaw Express Hundreds of Saskatchewan drivers were caught driving impaired last month.

Impaired driving was the focus of August’s Traffic Safety Spotlight. Last month police across Saskatchewan reported 463 impaired driving offences, including: • 379 drivers charged with impaired driving offences un-

der the Criminal Code of Canada; and • 84 drivers issued roadside administrative suspensions.

Although the number of impaired driving offences in the province has decreased, 21 people died last year and there were 332 people injured in crashes involving impaired drivers.

Other results reported by police for the month of August include: • 7,851 speeding and aggressive driving offences; • 556 distracted driving offences, including 461 for cellphone use while driving; and • 576 seatbelt and child restraint offences.

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The artists and committee of the Moosetletoe Studio Tours have decided to cancel this year’s annual tour of local artists’ studios due to COVID-19 concerns, but that doesn’t mean Moose Jaw will be without chances to get involved with art throughout the fall.

The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery has a number of programs and projects coming up that will help the community continue to stay connected to both their own creative side and the artists of Moose Jaw. Education program coordinator Christy Schweiger from the MJMAG shared a few of the upcoming items of interest on the art gallery’s calendar, beginning with the ongoing work happening to put the gift shop online.

The online gift sho[ went live on Oct. 3, after a community volunteer and the gallerey’s curator put in plenty of work to bring the concept to life.

“It’s a great idea to have it up for Christmas. We want to highlight local artists and work with local artists in not only our community but in Saskatchewan to provide them that option.”

The Norma Lang Gallery is also under construction as MJMAG staff prepare for the fall exhibition titled Marsha Kennedy: Embodied Ecologies, which will open on Oct. 9.

The Women’s Cape Project showcase in the gallery lobby, facilitated by cultural educator and traditional Cree artist Barb Frazer and featuring the beadwork of local Indigenous women, will also be expanding with an addition to the exhibition — another beadwork medallion project featuring 30 more artists.

For those looking for a more hands-on art experience, the MJMAG has also planned several art classes coming up, with something for all ages.

Adult classes will be taking place in-person, with a limit of six participants per class to ensure proper safety protocols. Materials will be provided for all participants, and masks will be required while in the building.

“It’s hard to wear a mask for the whole time but it is required, [and] we will be taking breaks,” said Schweiger.

"We're just trying to test the waters and make people feel comfortable and safe, while we're offering classes."

Kids classes are also available, with small-sized in-person classes available as well as online versions for those nervous about public spaces. Schweiger is also working on providing the art gallery’s school art program to educators in an online capacity this fall, which will also be available to students who are homeschooling.

The MJMAG is planning for the Creatabilities art class to return in November in the afternoons, which is aimed towards individuals with special needs and learning difficulties. The class takes place online, from a distance, with material kits provided to participants with everything they need to take part.

The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery held it’s summer classes online, which helped them prepare for their approach to classes this fall. (supplied)

A new art class for seniors aged 55 and up is also underway, in partnership with Senior Centres Without Walls, where participants are given the materials and step-bystep instructions from Schweiger over the phone.

"Everything is over the phone, and so that is for seniors and particularly it will be good for people who are not technologically inclined, with the Internet," said Schweiger, adding that the first session on Sept. 24 went very well.

MJMAG is also adapting the pop-up clay sessions that became popular last year with the upcoming launch of Clay At Home, a do-it-yourself craft kit that contains all the materials needed to create a clay ornament. The first clay kit is Halloween-themed and available for preorder right now, with pickup set for Oct. 25-27.

Schweiger encourages people to check out the upcoming calendar of classes, as the MJMAG has been working very hard to adapt programming to the unusual circumstances of this year and there is a little something for everyone.

"I've always wanted to work with vulnerable groups such as seniors and individuals with learning disabilities, and so this has really given me a chance to spend time with them online,” said Schweiger. "I feel really good that we have been able to include more community members in our programming that we've never had time to do in the past.”

All of the MJMAG’s upcoming programs are open for registration online only, as the gallery is reducing physical contact where possible.

More information on classes and what’s coming up can be found on the MJMAG’s website at mjmag.ca.

Exhibition company experienced great year until COVID lockdown

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company was poised for a successful year when the COVID-19 quarantine came in March, says General Manager George Fowler.

“When we locked down we had 150 days of bookings,” Fowler explained. “There’s nothing we can do about that.’’

In all, he estimates the non-profit organization lost between 200 and 225 booking days at facilities on the grounds this year.

“Lots of the weddings moved their dates into 2021,” he told the annual general meeting covering the fiscal year of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019.

The exhibition company is fortunate to have rental income from CJ Trailers, the COVID-19 testing centre and barn tenants, said Fowler.

On a more positive note, the loss of events has allowed the staff to pursue improvements and projects that just didn’t get done before.

One of those was a cleanup of the eyesore on the northeast side of the grounds. Several members commented on how spiffy the grounds look now.

The burrowing owl centre, with nine burrowing owls, one short-eared owl and two gophers, was and is open by appointment, allowing control for COVID-19 restrictions.

“Last year seems like a long time ago.”

A 2019 highlight was the week long provincial barrel racing competition with 600 contestants and excellent feedback on the spinoff from local businesses.

The youth rodeo school run by Lee Bellows was well attended drawing participants from the United Kingdom.

The Hometown Fair in 2019 was dominated by rain.

“We lost all day Friday. It just wouldn’t quit. The light horse show was cancelled.

“Saturday afternoon and Sunday were better. Had we lost Saturday it would not have been as good.”

Weddings were down last year but a survey of venues showed everyone was down. No one knows why.

The Exhibition Company lost $36,824 last year but Auditor Derek Owens said the loss was covered by depreciation and didn’t involve cash.

Cash increased by $81,000 on revenues of $1.179 million, a reduction of $28,000 from 2018.

Utility bills fell $15,000 to $126,000. Fowler said installation of LED lights in the arena and a new water meter reduced utility costs.

“We had a water meter that wasn’t working right for an extended period of time. We changed it and we immediately saw a significant decrease in utility bills.”

The city manager was helpful in getting the meter changed. Getting a refund on overcharges “is a work in progress.”

President Judy Wilson said life has changed for the organization with COVID-19.

She acknowledged volunteers and employees who died during the year — Marg Delahey, Brian Stirton, Don Brown, Wilma Knutt and Bev Newman.

Re-elected to the board were George Fowler, Alison Rain, Bobbi-Jo Reeves and Joyce Walter. New board member is Dr. Ann VanderHooft.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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TRADING THOUGHTS

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Process used by city management in river valley development plan creates obstacles

On the surface the proposal to build housing and apartments in the flood zone alongside the Moose Jaw River sounds silly.

Who would want to own a house that will certainly flood in time? Why would anyone plan to build housing on the flood plain?

Sure, the site is attractive and

by Ron Walter welcoming but what happens when that inevitable flood occurs? No one has dammed off the river, no one has dredged the river silt to avoid floods.

The developer’s building plan seeks to resolve all the flooding issues by construction methods.

The 100 units would have underground garages developed to intentionally flood when a flood happens. A concrete valve under the structure will encourage flooding of the space and equalize pressure outside and inside the structure to prevent damage by pressure from the flood water.

This building methodology has been used on three other properties by Alvin Reinhard Fritz Architects: The Wa-

termark at Bearspaw, Alberta; Lake Country, Alberta; and Henderson Apartments at Banff.

The floodproof engineering puts another perspective on the proposed development — indicating that floods are not insurmountable.

Ten acres of the 26.68 acre site between Keith Crescent on the hill and the river will be developed with a park and two water bodies on the rest. The site, just off Seventh Avenue, will feature 29 single family residences and 81 apartments and condos.

Billed as an upscale development, the prices won’t be cheap, especially once increased costs of floodproofing are calculated.

Apartments will vary in size from 800 to 1,500 square feet with homes running from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet.

Studies still required involve environmental assessment, geotechnical, marketing, area plan, rezoning by council, and granting of a development permit by the city.

City council will have the last say and has approved public consultations.

Public consultation is where the project will receive its most negative reception.

To most Moose Jaw residents, and particularly those on South Hill, the river valley represents a vast park and playground, a jewel few other cities enjoy.

Residents will be unwilling to give up their park area.

Many believed any park issues were settled forever once the adjacent Wild Animal Park lands were placed in a conservation zone years ago after acreage development was proposed on that site.

Perceptions of the project and process matter considerably.

The fact that city administration has been working secretly on this proposal for 18 months without ever telling city council leaves a poor perception in many minds.

They ask why? What was administration trying to hide?

Are they trying to pull the wool over Moose Jaw residents?

Not letting Wakamow Valley Authority know of the proposal until the day before council met on the plan leaves a poor perception of the process.

The battle is on. It will be the first of many as developers try to cash in on the attractive setting of the river valley and surrounding land.

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.

Silver lining found in pandemic lockdown survey

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

The coronavirus pandemic is apparently reducing food waste among Canadians.

That is the finding of a survey by the National Zero Waste Council that revealed 24 per cent are throwing away or composing less uneaten food than before the pandemic.

About 50 per cent have the same amount of waste as before while 14 per cent are wasting more food.

Ninety-four per cent want to reduce food waste.

“Certainly at the beginning of COVID-19, when people

were shopping more often and buying less food, perhaps that made them more aware of just how much food was in the home and how they can make sure to be wasting less of it,” says Joanne Gauci, an advisor with the National Zero Waste Council.

“So, I see it as a strong indication that Canadians are really concerned about food waste and are trying their best to think about different ways to reduce it.”

Forty-six per cent are checking food stocks before shop-

ping while 33 per cent make shopping lists and 32 per cent make a meal plan for the week ahead.

Forty-one per cent are trying to use leftovers more often.

Forty-two per cent are freezing food to extend shelf life while 38 per cent are looking at the best ways to store perishable food.

The survey of 1,200 Canadians was conducted between June 16 and June 24.

Senior advocacy group highlighting election issues for seniors in Saskatchewan Larissa Kurz

The Canadian Association for Retired Persons (CARP) is putting the spotlight on some of the hot button issues affecting older residents in Saskatchewan ahead of the upcoming provincial election, in the hopes of sending voters to the polls more informed.

Kathleen Spatt, local CARP chapter president, said that with three virtual senior town halls completed, CARP has seen a great turnout in attendance to discuss the topics that seniors should be considering as they head to the voting box.

The first event, held on Sept. 14, discussed the need for a seniors’ advocate in Saskatchewan with Dr. Suzanne Brake, Seniors’ Advocate in Newfoundland and Labrador.

“It was a really powerful presentation and the one thing that stood out was that she is an independent senior advocate, so she operates outside of government influence and control and is free to engage with seniors in testing the waters of what is working and not working in the communities,” said Spatt. “It was very informative and left us wanting a seniors’ advocate of our own.”

Spatt said there has been a continual rise in interest in developing a seniors’ advocate in the province, and many hope to see the topic appear on party platforms this election.

The second event on Sept. 28 invited a panel of experts to discuss the state of long term care in Saskatchewan and what is needed to improve conditions moving forward.

Spatt said a common perspective offered at the session was that long term care is in need of reform to provide an improved level of care that residents deserve — a problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There’s much we can learn from Europe and places that

(Getty Images) concentrate more on keeping people in their home, allowing them to age in place before they reach a stage where it's no longer feasible for them to stay in their home,” said Spatt.

Long term care facilities are facing a staffing shortage, said Spatt, with an average of one care worker available for every ten residents. This leaves many residents lacking in care, both emotional and physical, and is only amplified by the lack of care standards present in the province.

“We need to have somebody look at the rights and choices for people in long-term care overall, but specifically now under the COVID restrictions,” said Spatt. “We know there are a lot of inefficiencies and neglect that does occur in the long-term care system, and this has kind of blown up and become a huge issue for many, saying we cannot continue to treat our elders this way.”

Experts are saying there is a need for a more resident-centred care system, with smaller pods of residents to provide more personalized and community-focused care than is currently in place.

The final session of the town halls on Oct. 5 discussed

the need for accessibility to high-dose vaccines for seniors living outside of personal care homes, which the government has not committed to providing.

The federal and provincial government recently announced funding to provide high-dose vaccines for the flu, shingles and pneumococcal in long-term care homes and personal care homes, but have not pledged to offer assistance to seniors living outside of care homes.

“For a married couple wanting all of these [high-dose] vaccinations, you’re looking at about $1,000 out of pocket for them, and for a senior on low income, that’s going to be out of range for them,” said Spatt. “So this is a cost-saver for Saskatchewan [because] the majority of hospitalizations and deaths from these ailments are primarily seniors, and the cost of hospitalization is outrageous compared to the small cost of vaccinations to prevent these illnesses.”

For Spatt and CARP, offering a platform to discuss and learn more about these issues is important to help voters shape their opinions before they head to the polls in October — and discussing the issues that seniors face every day was especially important during Seniors Week, which took place from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.

Seniors’ issues are relevant to more than just the retired voter demographic, she explained, as there are lots of younger voters in the province who are considering options for their parents or their own futures.

“It’s heartbreaking, what is happening to seniors right now, and it is occurring in full view of our government, so we’re reminding people to vote with their hearts when they go to the polls, to vote for parties that are going to respect, honour, and take care of us as we age,” said Spatt.

Additionally, the older demographic makes up a large portion of the active voter pool — with 80 per cent of seniors voting in the last provincial election — and so CARP is hoping to catch the attention of party leaders and let them know what issues are important.

“We want the attention of politicians heading into the election because now would be a time for them to step up to the plate and say ‘okay, we hear you and here’s what we’re prepared to do for older adults in Saskatchewan,’” said Spatt. “And when older adults and seniors get to the polls, we want them to commit to choices based on what the parties are likely to do for seniors.”

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BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Saskatchewan helium industry taking off like balloon on windy day

The stuff used to blow up party balloons is becoming a hotly sought after resource in Saskatchewan.

Interest in helium wells has ballooned.

Four years ago Virginia-based Weil Resources built a helium extraction plant near Mankota.

The $12 million plant can process an annual 10 million cubic feet of the 99.999 per cent pure element — that’s about $280 million US$ in value at 2018 prices.

North American Helium of Calgary announced plans this year for a $38 million helium plan in the Consul area near the American border. Production start is scheduled for 2021 with revenues to finance further drilling on hundreds of thousands of acres of pasture.

Royal Helium of Saskatoon has leases in 30 districts of southern Saskatchewan approaching 500,000 acres with application eyes on another 300,000 acres.

Royal Helium believes it has one trillion cubic feet, possibly two trillion cubic feet,

of the gaseous element under company leases. Helium grade ranges from .42 per cent at Climax to 2.35 per cent at Ogema and 2.56 per cent around Griffin, south of Weyburn.

Company leases around the area include Val Marie, Coronach and Bengough.

Once reserves are proven, the company plans a processing plant to purify the helium, produce carbon dioxide for the petroleum well injection/production and ammonia/urea fertilizer.

The company embarked on a major drilling program at the Climax property this summer.

Company management includes several members of the 49 North Company, a public company with mineral and petroleum equity interests worth $39.3 million.

Royal Helium, trading at 33 cents a share, has moved from a low of two cents in the past year with a high price of 58 cents.

Interest in Saskatchewan helium has three sparks. In 2016 the Saskatchewan

Ministry of the Economy commissioned a study on the element.

The study indicated helium existence has been known since the 1950s as an element present in some petroleum wells. The study outlined potential in southern Saskatchewan.

Another spark comes from rapid worldwide decline in reserves and the swift sell-off since 2106 of massive government helium stockpiles in the United States.

Prices reacted to declining reserves by increasing from $84 US a thousand cubic feet in 2012 to $119 in 2017 and $280 in 2017 Even though the traditional use of helium to blow up party balloons is falling off, the need for helium by the growing computer chip industry, quantum computers and MRI imaging offers steady growth in demand.

Canada has an estimated one-fifth of global helium reserves with most of that

in Saskatchewan.

Helium appears to be a growth industry for this province. The province has not required detailed environmental impact assessments since the extraction and production process is so similar to the already approved natural gas and oil industry.

Royal Helium is a candidate for investors’ stockwatch lists. Weil Resources and North American Helium are private companies.

CAUTION: Remember when investing, consult your adviser and do your homework before buying any security. Bizworld does not recommend investments.

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.

Farm trade organizationBylaments issues with EU trade agreement Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express The federal cabinet has been EXPRESS asked to develop a Team Canada approach to the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) signed with the European Union two years ago.

The trade deal has failed to increase Canadian agricultural imports from Canada the way it should have, says the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA).

Non-tariff barriers restricting Canadian imports remain

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European agricultural exports increased 10 per cent while sales to Europe fell by that amount since the agreement came into force.

CAFTA sees a potential $1.5 billion market in the European Union for Canadian farm products.

Pork and beef exports to Europe have increased 107 per cent and 113 per cent respectively but moved from a very small base.

Italian country-of-origin labelling saw durum exports to that county cut by one half.

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Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Fireman Brock Knipfel retires after nearly 34 years with the department Moose Jaw Express staff

After almost 34 years as a firefighter, Senior Capt. Brock Knipfel has retired from the Moose Jaw Fire Department as of Sept. 30.

The fire department hired Knipfel on Jan. 5, 1987 as a firefighter, was promoted to lieutenant in 2015, promoted to captain in 2016 and on May 1, 2019, was promoted to his current position as Senior Captain, according to a city news release.

Throughout his career Knipfel was an exemplary firefighter and an outstanding officer. On May 11, 1997 he was presented with the Governor General’s Award for Bravery due to his extraordinary efforts in helping free a man from a tractor on fire.

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REFLECTIVE MOMENTS

Last year’s celebration would be impossible this year

The “goose is cooked,” so to speak, for anyone thinking a large family/friends gathering would be possible for the coming Thanksgiving weekend.

Because of COVID-19, health officials are sorry but definite in the decision that Thanksgiving celebrations this year Joyce Walter will be much different than For Moose Jaw Express Thanksgivings of the past. ronjoy@sasktel.net In order to follow the guidelines, hosts must ensure social distancing is possible for the restricted number of invited guests. And those guests should be from the same household or extended household bubble.

Pot luck dinners won’t be allowed this year, and the only redeeming feature of that rule is that no one will have to endure a fried brussel sprout casserole or pumpkin pies with crusts requiring an axe to chop through — every family has stories to tell about what some members have contributed to past dinners.

Guests with compromised immune systems or seniors should be served first to avoid any contamination that might be left behind by younger persons in attendance.

Hmmmm - that sounds like a great idea for the seniors among us.

There is a bit of hope attached to these recommendations: if we behave ourselves at Thanksgiving, maybe, just maybe, Christmas will mean more relaxed gatherings and the continuation of so many family generational traditions. So

be careful out there.

At this time of year it is customary to count one’s blessing and to list some of the reasons we are thankful.

A year ago at Thanksgiving we were welcoming friends and family from all over Canada to celebrate our 50th anniversary with us. It was a wonderful day and we still marvel at how much fun we had listening to our musical friends and visiting and sharing memories with so many people who have shaped our lives.

If we had married a year later, in 1970, our anniversary party this year would have been much different. In fact, there wouldn’t have been a party, except maybe a party for two. Therefore, we both give thanks that we were wise enough to marry in 1969 and extremely thankful for everyone who joined with us to chat about our 50 years together. I am also thankful Housemate decided to stick around for another year!

Lives have changed so much since the March lockdown, changes so drastic that surely few of us ever imagined just how severe it would be. We laughed at the hoarders of toilet paper and Lysol spray and wipes but noted with interest how empty some shelves were at the grocery store.

Word of the pandemic was being taken seriously and we are thankful that inventories were replenished as soon as possible.

We are thankful for the long-haul truckers who deliver the products and for the grocery store/retail store employees and owners who have continued to work to serve local customers.

Also on the front lines have been all variety of health care workers and support staff and we thank them for their

service. We also thank military members who are ready, able and prepared to lend a hand whenever and wherever requested.

Educators have faced some interesting times but continue their determination to teach children on many platforms and using methods that perhaps weren’t part of their hands-on training. Children and parents have also been required to adapt.

I am especially thankful that my injuries from a car accident on March 21 were not more serious. On that day and since I have been appreciative of the EMTs, Moose Jaw Police Service and Fire Department, emergency room staff, my family doctor and his associates, and friends and family for their generosity, expressions of good wishes and good luck. I’ll add in the congenial car salesperson, Brandon, who sold me the vehicle of my choice in the colour of my choice when my previous vehicle was deemed a write-off.

And so, in this Thanksgiving season, we in this household have much for which to be thankful despite these unusual times.

Although our particular goose hasn’t been cooked yet, it is within my sights and it can be thankful it will be going to a good home.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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.

Beef industry goals for 2030 involve conservation, efficiency, less waste

By Ron Walter - For Agri-Mart Express

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EXPRESS What may seem ambitious goals for the beef production chain have been adopted by the Canadian Beef Advisors.

The organization, formed by beef industry players, adopted goals to 2030 for the Canadian Round Table on Sustainable Beef in three areas.

The three — greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration, animal health and welfare, and land use/biodiversity — are part of seven areas where targets will be made In 2021 targets will be set for water, beef quality and food safety, people health and safety, and technology.

Greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration goals by 2030 involve safeguard of 1.5 billion tonnes of carbon stored under the land; sequestering an additional 3.4 million tonnes of carbon a year, reducing greenhouse gas intensity by 31 per cent and reducing food waste from the processor to the consumer by 50 per cent.

Achieving the goals will happen from reproductive efficiency, hay and feed grain yields, feed efficiency, carbon sequestration and less food waste.

Plans call for reproductive efficiency of 90

per cent to reach 92 per cent. Hay yields from new varieties and growing methods should reach 1.9 tonnes an acre from 1.82.

Barley yields should hit 115 bushels an acre from 75 with corn, now 153 bushels, achieving 216 bushels.

Steer carcass weight is expected to average 925 pounds from the current 875.

Room for improvement comes from increasing the rate of adoption of recommended practices.

The 2016 Census of Agriculture shows between 50 and 52 per cent of beef operations had adopted computer use, tree windbreaks and rotational grazing.

Thirty-five per cent had adopted in-field winter grazing or feeding.

Only eight per cent used winter cover crops and seven per cent ploughed down green crops for fertilizer.

A mere one per cent used wind power with six per cent using solar power.

Animal care goals involve herd health management, nutritional management, preparation for feedlots, animal health and care training, feedlot management,

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Land use and biodiversity goals for the next 10 years include maintaining 35 million acres of native grasslands with a focus on producer viability, support of program incentives for conservation, and collaboration with other groups.

Keeping the network of natural landscapes and working ecosystems by managed grazing will maintain 68 per cent

of wildlife habitat capacity on ag range lands.

Almost one-fifth of beef food is wasted between the processor and the consumer, with five per cent by processors, four per cent by retailers and 10 per cent by consumers. Education and food labelling is expected to help reduce these losses.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Divers take pumpkins underwater for carving and clean-up event at Lovering Lake Larissa Kurz

The Saskatchewan Underwater Council headed out to Lovering Lake to try something new this weekend, inviting divers from across the province to come prepared with their gear and a pumpkin for the first-ever Pumpkin Dive.

Taking place on Oct. 4 with some much-appreciated good weather, a dozen certified divers plunged into the water to take part in a clean-up of the local lake followed by an underwater pumpkin carving challenge.

“We had amazing weather for the first part of October and a great turnout,” said SUC secretary Tracy Wilson-Gerwing, in an email with the Moose Jaw Express. “A lot of The event was the first of its kind from the Saskatchlaughs and fun were had among those that attended and ewan Underwater Council, but it was certainly popular. (supplied by Tracy Wilson-Gerwing) we’re already looking forward to next year’s event.”

The finished products from the Pumpkin Dive, looking pretty impressive for being carved underwater. (supplied by Tracy Wilson-Gerwing)

Carving pumpkins underwater is trickier than it may seem, said Wilson-Gerwing prior to the event, but participants were excited to try their hand.

“It is actually more challenging than what people think, because pumpkins are very [buoyant] so as soon as you take the top off or put a hole in it, it just wants to float away from you,” said Wilson-Gerwing. “So there’s that extra bit of making sure you can hang onto your pumpkin and all its parts and your knife, and still carve something half-decent.”

The finished pumpkins were posted to the SUC’s Facebook page for a judging contest, with the most likes taking the prize.

The event was organized in partnership with the local diving group, the Moose Jaw Barracudas Scuba Diving Club, who offered the use of their facilities at Lovering

Between the challenge of the pumpkin itself floating and the murky waters of Lovering Lake, the first-ever Pumpkin Dive was certainly a more excited way to create Jack o’ lanterns this year. (supplied by Tracy Wilson-Gerwing)

Lake for the day.

This is the first time the SUC has hosted an event like this, but members felt it was a great success and piqued some interest in the prairie diving community — which was exactly what the SUC was hoping to do.

“A lot of people don’t know there is a thriving scuba diving community in the province. Everyone thinks ‘scuba diving’ and they think of Mexico, the Caribbean, warm waters, that kind of thing, but there’s quite a community here,” said Wilson-Gerwing. “And so we like to bring out some fun events, to bring divers together.”

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feature that every International Day of the Girl event of the past has worked to include. This year, girls will have a chance to stop by the event’s table and chat with Staff Sergeant Trish Sieman from the Moose Jaw Police Service and Hawk aviation technician Shannon Sinclair from 15 Wing.

International Day of the Girl is an important thing to celebrate, to acknowledge the struggles that girls face across the world and celebrate the successes of those girls who emerge as leaders, but it’s also more than that in Moose Jaw. The annual event also serves as a kick-off for the TruUnity girls group program in the city, which is still taking applications to join the leadership opportunity until Oct. 9.

This will be the first year the International Day of the Girl event has been offered publicly, rather than in partnership with local schools, and the new venue and more

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L-R: Organizers Angela Sereda, Jenn Angus, and Joceplyn Macleod have a new idea for the year’s International Day of the Girl celebration. (supplied)

flexible format has organizers excited.

“I think this keeps it fresh, in a way of just doing something different and getting girls out into an area where [they can] socialize, be with their friends safely, and hopefully get something out of it,” said Sereda.

Hosting a virtual event this year was briefly on the table, said Macleod, but the organizers really wanted to offer an in-person opportunity for girls that could double as a social opportunity and cater to a larger age demographic than usual.

“We were trying to think outside of the box and how we can accomplish what we wanted, which was giving girls the opportunity to connect with leaders in our community,” said Macleod. “And the part that I like about the approach this year is that, for example, an older sister could take a younger sister to the event, or if you have a Grade 12 mentor taking a Grade 8 girl. It really broadens the age group able to attend.”

While it's a big change from the conference-style event organizers held last year, the trio is still hoping that young girls will take a positive message from the day.

“We always want to hear what the girls in the community like, what they are going through, so we can better provide supports and structure our girls group and our International Day of the Girl events to meet where girls are at,” said Macleod.

“I think it really leans into our name of TruUnity because it doesn’t matter what age you are, what social sector you’re from, it's all unity,” added Sereda.

The scavenger hunt on Oct. 10 will be first-come firstserve, beginning at 12 p.m. and concluding at 3:30 p.m.

Applications to take part in the TruUnity girls leadership group this year are available from the administration at all of Moose Jaw’s high schools, and spots will be limited due to COVID-19 constraints.

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by Jenn Angus from the Moose Jaw Transition House, Wakamow Manor Social Detox program director Jocelyn Macleod, and Deputy Chief Angela Sereda from Moose Jaw EMS, and while this year’s leadership opportunity will be a little different from previous years, it is still set to offer the same connection with local female leaders that organizers strive to encourage.

On Oct. 10, the day before the official International Day of the Girl, any school-age girls in Moose Jaw are invited to join in for a scavenger hunt at the Town 'n’ Country Mall, paired with a chance to meet local women leaders from the community — especially women who own businesses and are succeeding during COVID. “A lot of the women that are business leaders in our community own stores in the mall, so that was a really good fit,“ said Angus. “And now felt like the best time to acknowledge those business leaders, especially those women, with all the struggles they faced in the last six months.”

Select businesses within the mall have jumped on board to participate in the event, including In essence Body Piercing, Chatters Hair Salon and Maurices.

The girls will be challenged to find a list of things in participating stores during the scavenger hunt before returning for a prize — and time will be of the essence, said organizers, as while there’s some great swag bags and door prizes, there’s a limited number of scavenger hunt prizes available.

There will also be the chance to meet and speak with some notable women leaders from the community, a

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‘I’m ready to fight for that better’ community, NDP candidate says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Wakamow NDP candidate Melissa Patterson describes herself as a regular, hardworking woman who has seen how poorly the Sask. Party has served the community and wants to change that.

“I know that we can do better, and I know that the people of Moose Jaw want better, and I’m ready to fight for that better,” she said on Sept. 29 after an election campaign press conference — featuring NDP leader Ryan Meili — finished at her office at 63 High Street West.

Patterson pointed to the elimination of the SaskPower, SaskEnergy and SaskTel offices — and the quality jobs with them — as examples of how the Sask. Party has treated Moose Jaw. Meanwhile, schools are overcrowded, and mental health and addictions issues are soaring.

These are issues she has seen and also heard from residents ever since she began door-knocking in July.

“It’s, like, not changing to me. I’m hearing it over and over and over,” she added.

Patterson is a well-known activist and volunteer in the community. She has worked at Casino Moose Jaw for 16 years and has been involved with the union there. She has also been involved in other local unions and has been a

Moose Jaw Wakamow NDP candidate Melissa Patterson during the nomination meeting in February.

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Her time with these groups has kept her passionate and engaged with the issues, while she has felt the deep need to stand up for people because of these causes, she explained. Standing up for people is what drove her to run for politics and to fight for them.

Education, health care and mental health are three issues on which Patterson plans to campaign during the election. She pointed out these are the issues she originally started with while attempting to obtain the nomination for Moose Jaw Wakamow in February.

Patterson thought Meili and the NDP had a better plan since the party has always been about “putting people first.” This is best illustrated by the fact Tommy Douglas helped bring medicare to the province.

“It’s inspiring to be part of such a great legacy and now part of such a great team,” Patterson said. “We’re so

diverse. I can remember listening to Vicky Mowat and Danielle Chartier hold a town hall on health care back in June 2019, and those ladies are just amazing. I was completely inspired to step forward at that point …

“I want to be part of this great team and I’m happy to be here.”

Moose Jaw Wakamow incumbent Greg Lawrence has won the last two elections by vote margins of 695 and 201. To claim more support than that, Patterson thought she would have to engage often with people to earn their vote. This included showing her face regularly and reminding people she wants to hear what they have to say and wants to work for them.

Patterson added that Moose Javians should vote for her because it’s time for a change and she would like to be the conduit through whom that change happens.

Moose Jaw Wakamow candidate Melissa Patterson speaks with fellow candidate Kyle Lichtenwald, for Moose Jaw North, at her office on Sept. 29 before the start of a press conference. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Winds of change could blow new NDP MLAs into town, Meili says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Strong fall gusts blew through downtown on Sept. 29 as Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili visited the community during the first day of the 2020 provincial election campaign.

“Well, the winds of change are blowing in Moose Jaw today,” he chuckled during a press conference held at the campaign office of Moose Jaw Wakamow candidate Melissa Patterson on 63 High Street West.

Flanked by Patterson and Moose Jaw North candidate Kyle Lichtenwald, Meili — who grew up on an area farm — said Saskatchewanians have a choice this election: either Sask. Party leader Scott Moe’s vision of cuts and austerity, or the NDP’s vision of investing in people and helping citizens make it through difficult times.

By offering cuts, Moe is saying that the provincial government can’t afford to support child care, education, seniors and or quality jobs, said Meili. However, he believed that was the wrong approach, and instead, the NDP planned to offer a better solution for Moose Jaw and Saskatchewan.

Specifically, the party would invest in schools and smaller class sizes, mental health, health care, better home care for seniors, and local workers employed on provincial jobs.

“This is what we are able to do and it’s the choice before us,” said Meili. “And as we go forward between now and (Monday), Oct. 26, these winds of change will continue to blow.”

During a media scrum afterward, Meili said visiting Moose Jaw was important since he grew up here and he wanted to stay connected with the community. He

Ryan Meili (centre), leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, speaks during a press conference in Moose Jaw on the first day of the 2020 provincial election campaign.

Flanking Meili are Moose Jaw North candidate Kyle Lichtenwald and Moose Jaw Wakamow candidate Melissa Patterson. Photo by Jason G. Antonio praised Patterson and Lichtenwald and said they are ready to represent residents in the legislature.

“This is a town that’s been forgotten by the Sask. Party.

We’ve lost so many government jobs here; we just haven’t seen the investment from the Sask. Party in this town. And this is something that needs to change,” he continued.

Many residents are ready for a change, Meili remarked, particularly based on the conversations he’s had while door-knocking. He thought the province was at a crossroads since citizens needed to choose a government that would best respond to the pandemic and long-term re-

covery.

Meili thought the NDP has a realistic chance of capturing both seats in the community. He noted that Lichtenwald is a teacher who many people know, while Patterson is a big union organizer and community volunteer.

“People are pretty tired of Mr. (Greg) Lawrence (and) they were pretty tired of Mr. (Warren) Michelson of not getting them anything in Regina (and) not advancing the needs of Moose Jaw, so there’s a real appetite for change,” said Meili, noting he has visited the city many times during the past few years.

The choice between the NDP plan and Sask. Party plan is pretty clear, especially with jobs, stated Meili. With SaskPower building a plant here, he thought it was important that those jobs go to local workers who might be struggling or unemployed.

The NDP will attempt to make in-roads in the rural areas this election, an area in which the party has not had much success of late.

Meili indicated he and his team have spent plenty of time outside the cities with the rural candidates. Rural residents have said they feel as if Moe and the Sask. Party have taken their support for granted.

“I think that’s the most dangerous thing a politician can do, is assume they’ve got support without ever having to work for it,” said Meili, noting that killing off the Saskatchewan Transportation Company, failing to support farmers and sending jobs away have all affected rural communities.

“Folks in rural Saskatchewan, he added, “have the chance and the choice to make a change right now …”

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Incumbent Fraser Tolmie to seek second term as mayor Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Mayoral incumbent Fraser Tolmie believes he has helped build a more collaborative city council during the past four years and wants another four years to continue building relational bridges with council and the community.

Tolmie kicked off his re-election campaign at Lions’ Creek Olive Estate on Oct. 1. About 30 people — friends, family, and business owners — packed into the business to hear the first-term mayor discuss his accomplishments since 2016 and his vision if re-elected.

Media scrum Tolmie has built a more collaborative council since 2016, with that body voting 6-1 on budget issues more often compared to 4-3 votes early on, he told the media after his announcement. One reason that happened is due to listening.

“That’s why I talked about being a bridge-builder and trying to create that dialogue,” he said. “It doesn’t always work, but if you’ve done your part to allow that, the majority has been moving that city forward and we’re very excited about the future.”

Residents can vote for their elected officials, so just as Tolmie did four years ago, he’ll reach out to the new council to engage with them, he stated. This is one way he would attempt to overcome any strong personalities on council.

Incumbent mayor Fraser Tolmie launched his re-election campaign on Oct. 1 at Lions’ Creek Olive Estate and plans to seek a second term as mayor of Moose Jaw. Photo by Jason G. Antonio “(I’m) always looking to improve,” he continued. “If you aren’t critical of yourself, then you’re not progressing yourself.

So there’s always growth and development (including reading books on leadership, communications and organizational health).”

Residents should vote for Tolmie since he takes the job seriously and cares about people, he said. He values the trust voters have placed in him while he wants to be a good steward of the mayor’s position and a dedicated servant of the people.

“And to restore honour to politics, we have to recognize that we are servants and that it’s not a position of status,” he added. “I will maintain that for as long as I’m

mayor.”

Re-election announcement Tolmie’s passion and commitment to the community have grown since he first sat in the mayor’s chair four years ago, he said during the conference. His efforts working with council and the community have shown that “together, we are better,” especially since the community was fractured four years ago.

Since then, the cast iron water replacement program has been made more affordable, city hall has become more engaged with residents, communications have grown through the municipal website and phone app, and snow removal has also improved, he pointed out.

Moose Jaw’s economic outlook has also transformed during the past four years, Tolmie continued. Nearly $1 billion in economic development — including the $800 million SaskPower plant, $111 million in building permits, new businesses, and a new joint-use school — have flowed into the community.

“In everything I have done, I have brought to the table my skills as a bridge-builder, a problem-solver and fiscal responsibility,” said Tolmie.

Good leadership is inclusive and brings people together, while it has a shared vision and a plan to get things done, he continued. This requires listening and communicating with all stakeholders respectfully, while it also requires reflecting on information so strong decisions can be made.

During the pandemic, Tolmie and council worked with the chamber of commerce to help the business community, while they also deferred taxes for residents and businesses and ensured a zero-per-cent tax increase in 2020 without cutting core services.

The community has faced the challenges of mental health problems and drug addiction during the past four years, Tolmie said, but under his incumbency, there are now more police and a dedicated police unit to handle mental health-related calls.

These additional resources will also help the community address those challenges in the future.

“To build a better community, you need strong community partners, and those strong community partners want to build a better community,” he added. “My announcement today is a culmination of what working tougher can do.”

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By Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Regardless of the size of the family gathering, many Thanksgiving traditions will still be followed: roast duck or goose, turkey or ham, a variety of salads, and best of all, pies and other desserts.

This week’s recipes come from two favourite sources.

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Roast Duck

2 tsps. salt 2 tsps. paprika 1 tsp. pepper 1-5 lb. duck 1/2 cup butter, melted Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Rub salt, pepper and paprika into the skin of duck. Place duck in a roasting pan. If desired place an onion and apple in the cavity.

Roast duck for one hour. Spoon 1/4 cup melted butter over the duck then roast for another 45 minutes. Spoon remaining melted butter over the bird and roast for another 15 minutes until skin is golden brown.

Remove from oven, cover with roaster lid or tent of foil.

Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Discard the onion and apple if used. Duck is sufficiently cooked when leg can be easily separated from the body.

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Sour Cream Pumpkin Pie 9 inch baked pie shell

Filling: 1 cup commercial sour cream 2 cups pumpkin puree 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 4 large eggs, separated Topping: 1 cup commercial sour cream 2 tbsps. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract For the filling, combine the sour cream, pumpkin, salt, spices and sugar in the top of a double boiler. Stir to blend ingredients. Add the egg yolks and beat with a fork until blended.

Cook over hot but not boiling water, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the pumpkin mixture. Pour into the baked and cooled pie shell.

For the topping, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat lightly and then spread the mixture over the filling.

Bake at 325 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Cool on rack then store in refrigerator to chill.

••• Note: The previously published and corrected recipe for Autumn Apple Cakes has not brought me joy nor has it been a happy experience for readers who found it an interesting way to use apples. The recipe was on a clipping in my Mother’s cookbook and it had a check mark on the top indicating it was a favourite recipe.

I followed the directions to the letter and turned out 18 inedible cupcakes — hard on the outside, doughy with a flour taste on the inside. Housemate gagged through one and didn’t hurry to take a second. I took a bite and threw the rest of the cupcake in the trash.

The baking disaster came up shortly after in conversation with our neighbour. I offered the cakes to be served to his dog. That previously friendly dog growled at me in response. As a reader suggested, “Ouch!...when any dog refuses, you know something must be amiss….” The dog’s owner said he thought it was my cane that was annoying his canine but I know better. That dog is a smart, discerning pet.

Another reader said he would experiment with the ingredients to hopefully come up with something edible. I wish him luck.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Wakamow Valley AuthorityByOpposes River Valley Development Robert Thomas

River Pointe Park is a proposed mega development project which could see dozens of high-end housing units constructed. It is also a project which has set of alarm bells because of the potential impact it could have on the Moose Jaw River valley.

An impact that goes much further than potential flooding downstream but that the proposed changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP) could lead to calls for more development on flood lands in the valley itself.

It is something the Wakamow Valley Authority is opposed to.

Speaking to MJ Independent, Todd Johnson, general manager at the Wakamow Valley Authority, said the project has the potential to impact the Wakamow Valley in two ways.

The first is the actual project itself and the effect it could have on the river valley.

The second is the change of policy direction the proposal would have by amending the OCP and potentially opening the flood gates to other development in an area which the City has had an official no development policy since the aftermath of the major flood in 1974.

At their September 21st meeting Council was asked by local developer Charles Vanden Broek to amend the OCP to allow the development of 25.68 acres for upscale housing which proposes 29 single family units and 81 multi-family units in an area presently zoned as Long Term Community Service/Parks/River Valley Conservation. The proposed development is located at 1155 7th Avenue SW and up until recently was the site of a former nursery.

“We don’t support the changing of the Official Community Plan and having development in the valley. It is a major philosophy change in City Council’s stance when it comes to flood lands,” Johnson said. “If

that development goes in we don’t know what comes after.”

The potential for future development beyond the proposed development is speculative but hypothetically possible.

At their September 21st meeting Council was told by Administration there was the possibility of future development at other locations in the Wakamow Valley if the OCP was changed. But any future proposed development would be on a case by case basis decided by Council if they allowed the changes to the OCP to occur.

“Traditionally the City has been for no development,” Johnson said, adding “we are scared of the change of the philosophy from City Council. They were top notch and forward thinking when it came to development in the river valley…from our point of view we wouldn’t anymore residential development in the valley.”

The City adopted a policy of buying out valley homeowners after the 1974 spring flood caused widespread flooding and damages in the Wakamow Valley. When the flood waters receded the City joined the federal and provincial governments in a policy of buying homes in the Wakamow Valley due to the flooding that had occurred. When the two senior levels of government withdrew financially the City continued alone until later discontinuing the program.

It is not just opening the potential flood gates to more development that the Wakamow Valley Authority opposes, they also have concerns about the impact the project will have downstream on the river valley itself.

A major concern to Wakamow is the developer’s plans to haul in 136,000 cubic meters of fill (equivalent to 55 Olympic-sized swimming pools of earth) to allow development on what has been called

flood fringe lands — or those that are predicted to have major floods once every 500 years. They question the impact that much fill is going to have on the area when flood waters are propelled faster downstream.

Johnson used the analogy of a funnel representing the fill. In the past the river being able to slowly spill its’ banks and now the flood waters that would periodically slowly spill out are now blocked by the fill and funnelled quickly by the development where they impact further downstream.

“What we see is that during ice jams and floods the water use to sit there. If the water does not sit there on that 10 acres it is going to move quickly down the river where it could present major unknown problems,” he said. “Where is that water going to go that sat on that 10 acres of land?”

Although the major flood in 1974 is often referenced as flooding the area floods have occurred in other years on the site of the proposed development which have helped take the pressure off further downstream.

He pointed to potential problems the accelerated and increased waters could present further downstream are unknown at this time as there is no current modelling as to the potential impact it could pose to the few residents who still call the Wakamow Valley home as well as capital developments Wakamow has installed in the park such as the campground, gazebo, park amenities and the bridges.

The last hydrological study using a model was 30 years ago and the river changes over time so it is getting out of date, he said.

“We just don’t know the full impact,” he said.

“It will be a problem for everyone downstream as there will not be a place for that water to go to anymore,” he said.

Although he is no expert on the subject, Johnson said the hauling of the fill onto the site also effectively removes any further archaeological study of the area. A site which has not had a large amount of intensive archaeological study in an area well known for being a gathering place for indigenous people.

The developer has conducted his own required archaeological study - Heritage Resources Impact Assessment (HRIA) of the proposed development site.

A consultant did find artifacts which included buffalo bones and a chert fragment in what is according the HRIA report a suspected processing site. This is a new site amongst those identified previously in the area. The developer has agreed to install a small interpretative area and a narrow trail for public access to the site.

A site of more major archaeological interest thought to be inside the development was later defined to be just east of the development and will not be impacted.

Asked about the wildlife and the impact the proposed development could have on Mother Nature, Johnson said he was no expert but the area is home to many species of animals and plants.

Asked to respond to concerns if the Wakamow Valley Authority was in fact anti-development Johnson sad that is not true. The Authority is actually pro-development and agreed that the city needs more development especially in economically trying times.

“We are not anti-development. There are other locations within Moose Jaw to build the development. We are just against development within the river valley itself.”

The philosophy behind the changing of the OCP by Council is major, he said.

The Wakamow Valley Authority would like to see the OCP not changed but the

Where the proposed development meets the Moose Jaw River adjacent the 7th Avenue SW Bridge - MJ Independent photo

river valley used as it has been — for all of the community in a more natural setting.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the value of the Wakamow Valley Authority and the park space the valley provides for all of Moose Jaw. The park has been inundated by residents this year who want to get out and enjoy nature without fear of catching the virus.

“Unlike other urban parks in the province we have not had a problem with congestion. We have plenty of space for everyone to go out to and enjoy…we have more people than ever out enjoying the park with plenty of space for everyone…we have had people picnicking in the valley, we have people out picnicking on a hill.

We have plenty of space for the increased numbers of people who are now coming here because of COVID,” he said.

Request for Public Support Although they oppose the development, the Wakamow Valley Authority does not hold any veto powers over it. They are to be consulted before any changes are approved and the final decision rests with Council. They are to be consulted the same as the general public are.

The City of Moose Jaw has requested the public’s input before Council’s October 19th regular meeting where the issue is set to potentially receive first reading of the necessary bylaw.

So far the response in support of the Wakamow Valley Authority has been overwhelming he said with people writing or phoning to show their support for the present Official Community Plan.

There has yet to be one telephone call or email to the Authority supporting the development.

The Authority is hoping to put that support out in a positive manner and is asking for supporters to email the City, members of City Council or telephoning them and then respectfully stating their opinion.

Although there is supposed to be public consultation when reviewing changes to the OCP, the Province’s restrictions on the number of people gathering means there will not be a town hall style meeting but rather consultation will take place through emails, letters or telephone before the issue returns to Council on October 18th.

Asked about the online petition that is available, Johnson found it to be a “wonderful idea.”

There is also a private Facebook group in opposition to the development.

“The petition is a good thing. It is not like an anonymous online poll. Everyone who signs it has to give their name and address they are not anonymous like a poll would be. The petition is a good answer to not being able to have a town hall,” he said.

When it comes right down to it, Johnson said the public’s support is crucial as it can have a major impact on the final Council decision.

Anyone sending their concerns by email to Council or Administration is asked cc a copy of the email to wakamow.gm@ sasktel.net so they can use it in their presentation.

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Resident creates petition opposing subdivision development in valley Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Wakamow Valley is a popular place to get some exercise and enjoy the scenery, but possible development near the river has prompted one resident to create a petition opposing the idea.

Caron Berg has started a petition on Change.org called “Leave Our Valley Alone.” Aimed at Mayor Fraser Tolmie and city council, Berg’s petition “is to prevent any change to the (official) community plan that would allow for future development in the flood and flood fringe zone in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It is also specifically in respect to deny the application for the development of the River Pointe Park Subdivision.”

Berg lives on Keith Crescent in a home that overlooks the valley, she explained. Her parents moved into the home in the late 1970s and spent decades building a life for the family and investing time in the community. When her mother left a few years ago, Berg and her family moved into the residence.

Upon learning that city council was considering a subdivision development in the area, Berg created the Facebook page “Leave Our Valley Alone.” She didn’t want to see development there since many residents use the valley regularly, whether it’s walking, biking, or hiking; she walks her dog there every morning. The area has also become busier ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit.

“It’s such an awesome area; it’s so beautiful. I would hate to see development ruin that,” she said, adding she and other homeowners would also hate to see the view inter-

rupted.

Besides the development itself, the issue of flooding, the amount of work required to construct the subdivision, and the increase in traffic also concerns Berg.

Berg’s goal with the Facebook page is to have everyone on council join it — including election candidates — so they can see what residents think about this initiative.

Berg is also promoting the page to anyone who is in favour of the development, as a way to foster good dialogue between opposing views.

“I want to keep this respectful. It’s about us being a voice (for Moose Jaw) and not being rude,” she said.

The petition is the official document for this issue, but some Facebook group members plan to seek signatures by going door-knocking in the area. Other members are also writing letters that can be sent to city council be-

fore the Oct. 19 regular meeting, when council will hear public input on the proposed development and change to the OCP. Berg appreciated that council was letting residents provide feedback, especially since developer Charles Vanden Broek was allowed to present his case before council.

She hoped council listened to those community voices.

“Yes, it is big money coming into the city and I know they want that, however, there is something to be said about community and the city and the people. I want them to hear what people want with the valley … ,” she said. “Money can’t buy that beauty.”

Potentially amending the OCP to allow for development in flood zones doesn’t make sense, considering there is plenty of property elsewhere where developers could build, Berg said. Homeowners would have problems acquiring insurance, while the area could be blocked off if flooding occurred.

“It creates a lot of mess in the end, especially if you have residential added into there too,” she continued. “I’m hoping they really don’t move forward with changing that, because then it’s not just down here, it’s anywhere in Moose Jaw.” Berg believes council should leave the valley alone since the area has natural beauty, plenty of wildlife, a viable ecosystem environment, and much history attached to the land itself.

“It’s a one-of-a-kind space in Moose Jaw,” she added.

LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR

Dear Mayor and Councillors, Re: Wakamow and our moral responsibility for the valley I am in absolute accord with those who object to the community plan No 5345 amendment on grounds of probable future flooding and damage to infrastructure already paid for by the city, destroying the river ecology, etc. etc.

However, my concern about the community plan change being considered surpasses that: the valley is a living, changing treasure of Nature. Any other city in Canada would take pride in having such a site within its boundaries and would leave it undisturbed by “development”.

If you amend the community plan 5345 as you intend

Re: Wakamow and our moral responsibility for the valley you will be 1) stripping the many-more-than human species that live in the valley of their homes 2) adding to the further destruction of Nature in Saskatchewan, already one of the world’s most destroyed biomes In this century, I deem that doing the above for the sake of unnecessary residential development is unconscionable. Science has shown that animals and, yes, even trees are stressed by the encroachment of human habitation upon them.

The Wakamow Valley is also a sanctuary for people. I am in the valley every day and I know how people are restored there. They tell me so. Please leave the valley alone and let it find its own ebb and flow of life without

misguided human developmental ideas threatening it.

Why would you amend the plan for something not necessary for the city and its citizens? I close begging you to consider your ethical obligations to all life in the city for which you are responsible. Planners in other cities are trying to develop ecologically safe zones, sanctuaries for wildlife that is being lost, sanctuaries in Nature for humans who need respite.

Please be sensitive to building a future with at least some Nature in it that we can yet secure and protect. Please leave community plan no 5345 as it is.

Respectfully submitted, Vivian Darroch-Lozowski, Ph.D

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Community organizer wants more transparency on council and improved communications Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Municipal election candidate Jody Chell believes city council forgets too often about residents during its decision-making processes and needs to improve communications to ensure everyone feels included.

One decision that bothered people was the motion to possibly amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) so a major subdivision could be built in Wakamow Valley, she explained. Many people expressed disappointment that their voices weren’t heard or that council didn’t consult with the public.

Chell acknowledged that city administration plans to engage in a public consultation process on this issue soon.

“There’s a lack of communication between administration and residents. I know things are posted on Facebook (and) I know they put publications out, but I still feel there’s a disconnect,” she said, “and (so) what can we do to fix that?”

How issues are communicated also concerns Chell. She pointed to how announcements about road construction are usually announced only a couple of days ahead of when they start. She thought it would also be great to

know when construction projects would be finished.

“I would like to see better planning, which involves (wisely) spending tax dollars,” she said.

If Chell is elected, she would make it her goal to promote more public engagement, more transparency between city administration and the public, would encourage people to attend council meetings either online or in person, and would have an open-door policy so residents could ask her questions.

She would also work to ensure there is broader communication with the public and that all communications methods — digital and non-digital — are used to reach every resident.

Chell has lived in Moose Jaw for 36 years, is an occupational health and safety practitioner, and owns Soteria Safety Consulting. She is working toward her degree in human justice and plans to attend law school.

She is perhaps most known for organizing the Moose Jaw Parades held early during the pandemic lockdown. Other community groups for which she volunteers include

Sidewalk Days, the Canada Day committee, the cat rescue group SCRAPS, and the Rolling Car Show that she helped co-found due to the lockdown.

Being a business owner is one of Chell’s strengths since her job — something she takes seriously — is to ensure people are prepared and trained in safety, she said. If elected, one of her goals would be to ensure councillors who sit on boards or committees are trained in their responsibilities.

Another strength is she can think outside the box, Chell continued. She pointed to how she helped organize the parades and car show, saying she managed to recruit hundreds of volunteers during a pandemic to do something positive for the community.

“And I’m outspoken. I always stand up for what’s right or what I believe is right,” she continued. “I will do the work to go over things with a fine-tooth comb to make sure that things aren’t missed and (that) the right questions need to be asked.”

Chell believes she can relate to many people who live in Moose Jaw since she has experienced similar challenges. She is a single mother of an 18-year-old daughter and chose to live in Moose Jaw since it’s a safe community to raise children. She has had opportunities to move to other places for better jobs but felt this community was the best location for her daughter to grow.

Chell hopes that by running in the 2020 municipal election, she can set a good example for other residents. She also wants to see more people vote; only half of all eligible voters cast a ballot in 2016.

“I have the education and experience to become a competent councillor …” she added. “It is time for a change.”

Infrastructure issues need to be better addressed, council candidate says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Addressing infrastructure issues in Moose Jaw would be one of Doug Blanc’s goals if he is elected onto city council, especially since he believes some projects are not moving fast enough.

Blanc pointed to the cast iron water main replacement program as one issue about which he is concerned. City administration has said the project should take 20 years to complete. However, Blanc — who worked on road construction while employed with the province — said the project would take much longer than two decades at the rate the municipality is replacing the pipes.

“At the same time, we have to look into the future,” he said. “There is going to be some issues for the City of Moose Jaw coming up in the next few years that have to be dealt with. The Phyllis Dewar pool is a good example.

It’s 40 years old and its life expectancy is almost at the end.”

From what he’s heard and read, it’s not feasible to repair or rebuild the pool. This means the municipality needs to start planning for a new pool immediately, he remarked, and not waiting until the last minute to do something.

Blanc has attended city council meetings during the

last few years. He has been disappointed in some things he’s heard, especially comments from some councillors that they hadn’t read the documents before they voted.

Furthermore, the infighting among councillors also concerns him, as he believes certain personalities take over during meetings.

“I think that’s wrong. City council needs to deal with the issues and the problems that are facing the citizens of Moose Jaw and not personal bias,” he said.

Since Moose Jaw is similar to a business, council needs to treat residents as customers, Blanc continued. Council should attempt to provide the best service and commodities at a reasonable price. He also thought there needed to be better communication and planning of projects so residents and visitors could access the city more easily.

Blanc has lived in Moose Jaw most of his life. He worked for the provincial government for 28 years, working in the engineering department and then on roadways. Be-

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fore retiring a few years ago, he was a supervisor of operations of a crew of seven and managed a $1.5-million budget.

From there, he transitioned to working with the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU). He advocated for workers denied compensation, long-term disability or Canadian pension, before moving into a new role with negotiations.

Blanc believed that all of these experiences would make him a suitable candidate for council, especially since he has experience with negotiations, arbitrations and resolutions. He pointed out he can handle complex issues while leaving aside personal bias to find the best possible resolutions.

Blanc has been active in the community over the years.

He was a trustee with the former Thunder Creek School Division, a volunteer with the John Howard Society provincial board, a member of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, and a member of the Melville and District Labour Council executive, including three years as chair.

He has also been a part of SGEU, while he sits on the parks and recreation advisory committee.

Blanc says residents should vote for him because he can provide a common-sense approach to issues. He has experience with budgets and negotiations, while he will read the necessary reports and “can get the best bang for their buck.”

“There’s going to be many issues that come up, so whoever’s elected for council, if they’re new, they’re going to have a learning curve,” added Blanc. “But I think I can hit the ground running because I have been paying attention to what has been going on at city council for the last two or three years or longer.”

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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.

‘Cash for Chaos’ in council report related to Offspring, Sum 41 concert Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

While city administration was unable to tell city council what Cash for Chaos was during the Aug. 24 regular meeting, sleuthing by the Moose Jaw Express has turned up the answer.

Spectra Venue Management, which operates Mosaic Place, paid out $50,635.26 between October and December 2019 to an American promoter after the stadium hosted the Offspring and Sum 41 concert on Nov. 22, 2019.

Through a freedom of information request, the Express found that Spectra paid $37,125 in U.S. dollars to an American company with a bank account in Beverly Hills, Calif. That amount then became $49,257.45 in Canadian dollars based on an exchange rate of $1.3268 as of October 2019.

Meanwhile, an additional $1,025.84 in U.S. dollars was

transferred to another American bank account — destination unknown — on Dec. 11, 2019. That amount then became $1,377.81 in Canadian dollars based on an exchange rate of $1.3431 in that month.

As part of this second payment, 27 floor tickets worth $3,970.60 were sold through a VIP tour package, while 11 bowl tickets worth $1,022.60 were sold as part of a VIP tour package, for $4,993 overall.

Since Spectra paid $1,377.81 in Canadian funds to the American promotor for the VIP ticket packages, it’s possible that it kept the rest of the money as revenue.

Ryan MacIvor, district general manager of Spectra and Mosaic Place, confirmed that both payments were related to the November concert. The payment in October was the first amount of money sent to the event promotor,

while the additional payment in December was the final wrap-up for the event.

However, if this money was for the concert, why was it termed Cash for Chaos in the municipality’s 2019 public accounts report?

“It could be a wide variety of things,” MacIvor said. “It could be a business name; it could be a legal name; it could be a name that they’re doing business as. It could be a wide variety of things.”

This is likely the best explanation of what Cash for Chaos is because an internet search for that term leads to a company called Cash 4 Chaos, which sells clothing ranging from rockabilly, to psychobilly, to metal, to punk, to hardcore, to gothic.

New concrete pad in West Park area will help with outdoor rink Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Kids in the West Park neighbourhood could have a dedicated outdoor rink on which to play this winter, once a cement pad and lighting are installed as part of a recreation enhancement project.

The West Park Community Association and the parks and recreation department have worked together for more than a year to upgrade the recreational amenities in that area. Council approved the proposed capital project upgrades in March, with all enhancements expected to cost $372,700.

The association recently asked the parks department about proceeding with the installation of a concrete sports pad and lighting so it could install an outdoor rink this winter, Derek Blais, director of parks and recreation, told city council during its recent regular meeting.

This particular project is expected to cost $70,000, including $50,000 for the concrete court pad, $15,000 for the lighting and $5,000 for the winter water connection.

The remaining projects consist of a new spray park, playground upgrades, irrigation upgrades and an outdoor pavilion; all

of these have been deferred to 2021.

The community association will provide $20,000 from its fundraising initiatives for the concrete pad, while the Kinsmen Club will provide $10,000 as the first part of its 10-year, $100,000-naming rights payment, Blais said. The remaining $40,000 will come from capital projects that have been deferred this year.

“This is a very worthy project,” Coun.

Crystal Froese said. “They want to get things moving. They are thinking that they will spend a fair bit more time outside this winter and that’s for all the right reasons.”

With other outdoor rinks, the water is poured on the ground to make the ice sheet, observed Coun. Brian Swanson. He wondered whether the community association needed a concrete base on which to create the rink.

The parks department discussed that option with the association, but association members decided a pad would give them a head start building the basketball court next year and would be a better option for flooding the rink, said Blais. The munici-

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to install the concrete pad.

Council then voted in favour of allowing the $70,000 project to proceed this fall.

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City Hall Council Notes 2021 budget could decide fate of city hall’s original and current bells Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The original city hall bell has not been seen in years, but that could change if money is allocated in the 2021 capital budget to construct a stand for the carillon.

The municipality purchased and erected the bell on a derrick behind town hall in 1902 when the town hall was on Main Street and River Street. Officials moved the bell to the new city hall on Fairford Street two years later and used the carillon for fire alarms and curfew calls.

Forty-seven years later, the bell was removed from city hall and given to St. George Anglican Church, before the church donated it in 1972 to the arts museum, which displayed the carillon in Crescent Park. Around 2010 the bell was removed from the park due to vandalism and stored at the city yards, where it deteriorated due to neglect and the weather before Saskatchewan Polytechnic refurbished the bell in 2018.

Now that the musical chime has been restored, the heritage advisory committee wants to see the historic instrument displayed in a public place on a bell stand.

During its Sept. 21 regular meeting, council voted 6-1 in favour of the allocation of $20,000 from the heritage reserve account for the construction of a bell stand to be

considered during the 2021 capital budget deliberations.

Council also approved a motion that the replacement of the city hall clock face and restoration of the city hall bell for $25,000 be considered and prioritized in the 2021-25 parks and recreation capital budget submission.

Coun. Brian Swanson was opposed.

Coun. Crystal Froese was excited to see both projects potentially move forward, especially since community business Steady Metalworks had offered to build and install the bell stand for roughly $16,125.

“The stand looks of the era,” she said, pointing out the bell is 118 years old, is an iconic piece of Moose Jaw’s heritage, and was nearly restored to its original cast iron look.

With the city hall bell, Froese admitted that she had never known there was a bell there since she had never heard it ring in her life. She noted that the bell works and can be hooked up to an automated clapper that can ring on special occasions, such as Remembrance Day. However, the glass in the clock face needs to be fixed before the bell can ring.

“It is about our history and heritage. We have to look at

heritage as an asset. It impacts so many areas of our city, from economic to our sense of place in the community,” added Froese.

The heritage reserve account has $21,358, which was built up through fundraising initiatives to support the refurbishment of the Natatorium, said Swanson. However, there has not been any contributions to that account in years.

Instead of building a bell stand for $16,125, Swanson preferred to see a stand built for $4,000, which would probably look just as nice. He added that the bell did just fine when it sat in front of the art museum.

The bell weighs 675 kilograms (1,500 pounds) and needs a sturdy structure to hold it and ensure it’s out of the way, replied Froese. Meanwhile, city staff removed the bell from Crescent Park because hooligans vandalized it regularly. However, no documentation followed the bell, and it was thought lost until it was found in the city yards a couple of years ago.

While Froese was unsure when the last time fundraising occurred for the heritage reserve, she indicated that the Natatorium would require way more money than $21,358.

City seeking someone to fill role of Administrative Review Officer

By Moose Jaw Express staff

The City of Moose Jaw is looking for nominations for the position of Administrative Review Officer, an armslength role that investigates public complaints related to municipal decisions.

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN NO. 5345 The Council of the City of Moose Jaw intends to consider a bylaw pursuant to The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend the City of Moose Jaw’s Official Community Plan No. 5345.

The proposed bylaw amendment will change the Future Land Use designation of 1155 7th Avenue Southwest from Community Service/Parks/River Valley Conservation to Future Residential. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to accommodate a new residential subdivision in the area.

Information on the proposed residential subdivision may be found on the City website at www.moosejaw.ca. A copy of the proposed Bylaw is also available on the City website.

Public feedback on the proposed Bylaw may be directed to Planning and Development Services, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3J8, or by email at planning@moosejaw.ca. All written submissions must be received by 10:00 AM on Monday, October 19th, 2020. Questions may be directed to the Department of Planning and Development Services by email or by phone at 306-694-4443.

The proposed Bylaw and any submissions regarding the proposed Bylaw will be considered at the regular meeting of City Council to be held in Council Chambers, City Hall, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19th , 2020.

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City council will appoint someone to this position, who will look into residents’ concerns that involve matters about the administration of the city, including its various agencies, a news release explained. The Administrative Review Officer (ARO) is also responsible for investigating any complaints about disclosure statements that candidates running for municipal office submit.

“The review officer will be independent and will report directly to city council,” the news release continued.

“The review officer will be responsible for ensuring that public complaints are properly investigated and may be required to hold public hearings, record evidence and render written decisions.”

The position will be paid remuneration at the rate of roughly $322.60 per day based on actual time required.

While this position is open to all residents, the role is closed to people who are members of an advisory or other committee that council has established; are employees, officers or agents of the municipality, including departments and agencies; or are family members or business partners of either of the above.

All interested candidates should submit a letter of application, along with a resumé, to the office of the city clerk at city hall at 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 3J8 by 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30.

Provincial Court

Husband punches wife after being Jason denied money to buy drugs G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Frustrated that his wife wouldn’t give him money to buy drugs, Ko Lo Ta assaulted his spouse several times before fleeing the house, only for police to find him hours later.

Appearing in Moose Jaw provincial court on Sept. 29, Ta pleaded guilty to one count of assault and received a suspended sentence — no jail time — so he can serve the next 12 months on probation.

As part of a joint submission, he will have to follow conditions such as keeping the peace and being of good behaviour, reporting to a probation officer, taking anger management and domestic violence programming, having no contact with his wife, performing 25 hours of community service by March 26, 2021, and not possessing any weapons.

Parker noted that Ta has a previous criminal conviction from 2013, but it was related to impaired driving.

Hendrickson accepted the joint submission and accepted Ta’s claim that he was sorry. The judge pointed out assault on an intimate partner is an aggravating factor in this situation and all situations, especially since this problem happens in Saskatchewan far too often.

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 “Retail Store” on Lot 58, Block 108, Plan No. 99MJ06781 Ext 0, civically known as 264 River Street West, Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, which is a discretionary use within the M1 - Light Industrial District. The application, and any representations, will be considered by City Council on Monday, October 19th, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 228 Main Street North.

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Stronger voice needed in Moose Jaw-North to advocate for community, NDP candidate says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw-North constituency needs a stronger representative in the Saskatchewan Legislature who will advocate for students, seniors and jobs — and NDP candidate Kyle Lichtenwald believes he can do it.

Lichtenwald, 39, has lived in Moose Jaw for the past 15 years and has been a teacher for 12 years. He has been involved in many community organizations and has seen the need for a stronger government, including a better local voice that can help acquire and retain good jobs here and ensure local workers build projects.

“I want to have a strong future for our kids. I have five kids of my own, and it’s so important to me that we build a society where they have whatever they can imagine, so they have a strong future,” he said. “I want to make sure they have the best chance in life.”

There are several groups for whom Lichtenwald wants to advocate, including people struggling with mental health issues, seniors, and Saskatchewan Polytechnic as an institution.

He also wants to ensure good government jobs are created in Moose Jaw and remain here. He pointed out that

during the last 30 years, the community has lost 190 provincial jobs while Prince Albert saw an increase in 900 government jobs during the same time.

“I want to know why Moose Jaw is being left in the dust,” Lichtenwald remarked. “Who’s going to stand up for the city? That’s why I put my name forward. I’m running to make a positive difference in people’s lives …”

Lichtenwald believes the Saskatchewan NDP can bring necessary change, especially since it has a solid plan that supports schools and will reduce overcrowded classrooms. It will also ensure there is more per-student funding, which is important to him since he has seen how the Sask. Party has neglected teachers and students during the last decade and cut per-student funding.

Several big issues that Lichtenwald has heard on the doorstep include concerns about standards in long-term care homes, the desire for clean energy, concerns about the Sask. Party’s “wishy-washy” back-to-school plan, austerity cuts, and a lack of jobs in the community.

Residents are also bothered by issues with the Global Transportation Hub (GTH), the multi-billion-dollar Regina bypass project, debt, and attacks on the Crown corporations.

“They’re tired of only seeing insiders get ahead and outof-province donors getting special deals,” he said. “People have concerns, but they’re also excited about the opportunities and vision that (NDP leader) Ryan Meili has for a healthy society.”

Lichtenwald taught Grade 5 at Sacred Heart Elementary School last year, but this year moved up to Grade 6 and is teaching the same students as before. This has been beneficial during the pandemic, he said, since he has been a steady constant in the lives of students.

The Holy Trinity Roman Catholic School Division is excited that Lichtenwald is running for politics, he continued, as the opportunity will let him meet people and model public engagement skills.

The elementary school teacher will take time off from work so he can campaign full-time.

Residents of Moose Jaw-North should vote for Lichtenwald since he is a friendly guy, is a good neighbour, has a caring heart, stands up for the underdog, and stands up when he sees something wrong, he stated.

“By investing in people, by lifting people up, we all rise up. The whole community becomes stronger, and then we’re able to look after our local communities and fewer people are left behind, instead of old ideas and promised cuts …” Lichtenwald added. “This election is a crucial point in the history of this province and we have an opportunity to do things better (and) to make lives happier and healthier.”

Agricultural societies in Saskatchewan add $400 million to economy

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express AGRIMART

EXPRESS Agricultural societies in Saskatchewan continue to be important to the economy, says Glen Duck, manager of the Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies and Exhibitions.

Speaking to the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company annual meeting, Duck pointed out agricultural societies helped open the province to farming over 135 years ago.

“Many were founded before Saskatchewan became a province to give a gathering place and showcase and to learn technologies.”

Some of the oldest agricultural societies in the province go back to the 1880s including Moosomin, Whitewood, Grenfell, Moose Jaw, Yorkton and Regina.

Over the years they have carried on with programs from beef shows, horse shows, other events to the annual fair.

While larger agricultural societies operate some of the largest facilities in the

province, he said some of the smaller societies play a role in bringing the community together and showcasing livestock.

Economic impact of the province’s 57 agricultural societies amounts to over $400 million annually with 2,000 employees and over 28,000 annual volunteer days.

“Last year we had over six million guests,’’ said Duck, a former manager of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company.

Events produced by the agricultural societies support over 30,000 businesses.

Some major events produced by the societies include the Crop Production Show, Beef Expo, junior livestock shows, Agribition, Farm Progress Show as well as home and garden shows, trade fairs, international shows and cultural events.

Most events this year have been cancelled or put over to 2021 due to the pandemic but resilient societies have hosted events this year under the rules of Re-open Saskatchewan.

Events ranged from virtual and drivethrough shows to barrel racing, jackpots and a Lloydminster talent show.

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Sask. public health issues guidelines on trick-or-treating, fall suppers Larissa Kurz

Saskatchewan public health has released a detailed list of COVID-19 safety guidelines for residents planning fall events, including recommendation of practices for Thanksgiving and Halloween.

While families were forced to embrace virtual Easter celebrations this spring in the middle of the province’s quarantine lockdown, the guidelines for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and seasonal fowl suppers are a little looser.

Public health is reminding residents that there is a limit of 30 people allowed at any indoor and outdoor gathering, as part of the provincial pandemic regulations, and that physical distancing and hand washing is still strongly encouraged.

People are also being encouraged to limit in person celebrations that involve a shared meal to only extended household members and to consider wearing face masks where physical distance can’t be maintained.

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Fowl suppers, a long-honoured tradition in Saskatchewan, are allowed but they must either move to a takeout format or follow all safety guidelines for hosting food service.

Officials are also not prohibiting trickor-treating this Halloween, but they are reminding kids and parents to be careful

about maintaining distance from others and avoiding physical contact while out and visiting homes.

Residents are being encouraged to hand out candy from a distance, even using tools or an alternate set-up to avoid handto-hand contact. Store-bought, wrapped candy is preferred, said the guidelines, and only one household member should be handing out candy — and they should wear a face mask if physical distancing

can’t be done.

Kids should carry hand sanitizer with them while venturing into the neighbourhood and consider incorporating face masks into their costumes.

Public health is also recommending cleaning candy with disinfectant wipes once parents get home or quarantining the treats for at least 72 hours before consuming.

The guidelines also ask residents to consider alternative to the traditional trickor-treating, suggesting costume parades, virtual costume showing, or drive-by parades to view costumes or decorations.

Public Health also shared guidelines for the safe operation of haunted houses, pumpkin patches and Remembrance Day ceremonies.

For the full details of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s guidelines, visit the page for the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan at saskatchewan.ca/covid19.

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Let them play: Warriors looking forward to coming season as way to regain financial footing Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors might have seen more negative than positive news come out of their annual general meeting on Sept. 29, but that’s not to say things are bleak for the foreseeable future.

The Western Hockey League will return to action. The Warriors will once again have games at Mosaic Place.

And money will once again start coming in.

The only question is when.

That has team president Chad Taylor optimistic for the future regardless of how tough things look right now.

“There are a couple of scenarios. The first thing is we have to generate some revenue, and the way we generate revenue is with hockey games,” Taylor said when asked how things could get back on track. “If that happens on the Dec. 4 start date we’re shooting for, we’ll make up the multiplex pledge and it’ll be business as usual.

“The concern is that might not happen, but we’re not too sure. If it doesn’t happen, we can withstand the shock until whenever the season does start. If it was cancelled for the whole year - and I don’t see that happening, the league is determined to have a season this year - then we’ll take all the precautions to save cash and make this franchise viable.”

To that end, the Tribe have done their due diligence while preparing for a variety of potential scenarios.

“There are contingency plans, we’ve put together some mock budgets and stuff like that looking at what we can do,” Taylor said. “Definitely there will be some challenges, depending on how many games we can play... (but) because we don’t know anything, that’s the challenge.

The way to improve the Moose Jaw Warriors financial picture? More of this.

We need to get playing, we need a start date and when that gets going we’ll have some more information, but until then we’re on hold.”

The WHL is currently behind the other two Canadian Hockey League loops, with the QMJHL in the midst of their pre-season and starting their regular season on Oct. 10 and the OHL opening training camps on Nov. 15. The WHL has taken a cautious approach and have yet to make any announcements other than the Dec. 4 season opener.

“We should start hearing some stuff in the middle of October, that’s when we should have some better clarity,” Taylor said. “With (the OHL and QMJHL), they had government funding and support, where we haven’t seen any of that yet. Saying that, our government has been very proactive. We aren’t the issue here in Saskatchewan, our health authority has been very progressive, but I expect we’ll see a challenge with the other health authorities in Alberta and B.C. and the U.S. teams.”

A handful of theories have been floated as to how the season might look, with one of the likely scenarios featuring straight intra-divisional play, which would see Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Brandon, Winnipeg and possibly the Central Division’s Swift Current - all from provinces with comparatively low COVID caseloads - playing each other exclusively.

That, of course, has yet to be decided.

Regardless of how things turn out, Taylor is confident the Warriors will come through the tough times relatively unscathed.

“It’s been difficult because we don’t know the unknown,” he said. “I have to applaud the organization’s staff, we’ve had people laid off, we’ve had people lose their jobs, some people take pay cuts, everyone in the organization is going what they can do to make this work. That’s a big help for all of us, they’re the backbone of the club and if it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t be here today. “We’ll keep battling we’ll find a way to make this work and we’ll come out of this alive.”

Warriors show $391,299 loss for 2019-20 season

Pandemic losses, class-action lawsuit payout form largest portion of season deficit, WHL club still in solid shape Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors might have endured one of their largest single-season financial losses in recent history during the 2019-20 season, but the team remains in solid shape despite a host of difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the team revealed during their annual general meeting on Tuesday night.

The event itself was unique in that only around 20 board members and team staff took part due to pandemic restrictions, gathering in a school-boy circle in front of team president Chad Taylor. All told, the proceedings lasted about 15 minutes.

Taylor didn’t try and spin gold out of straw with his assessment the team’s situation, which saw the Western Hockey League franchise show a loss of $391,299 for the fiscal year from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2020.

“The year is what it is,” he said. “We know what the hockey team was like, we knew it was a rebuilding year. We walked into that knowing it was going to be a challenge regardless. Then COVID hits, we lose three games, we finished off a legal lawsuit with the CHL, there’s no good news, it’s ugly.

“We’ve been given that shock to the financial statement in the club, but the good news is we’re strong, we can get through this and we’ll be better when hockey returns to normal.”

The numbers are stark. The Warriors showed a net revenue loss of $309,563 through team operations, of which $282,286 was attributed to pandemic-related lost revenues. That includes the aforementioned three home games when the WHL season was cancelled in late

too, bringing in $238,771 during the 201920 campaign.

“We’ve had such great support over the last 10 years, the team is in good shape,” Taylor said. “We’ll take measures to make sure this franchise does not have a cash problem and saying that, I’m going to be

The Moose Jaw Warriors annual general meeting looked far different than past years.

March.

Another major hit came from the WHL settling a class-action lawsuit regarding player pay, which resulted in a $180,846 hit.

With the losses, the Warriors elected to defer their $200,000 Multiplex pledge commitment, which would have been the ninth of 10 payments.

Now for a bit of good news.

Even with things as rough as they are, the Warriors are still in good shape financially - the team has a bank balance of $610,653 and their education fund remains well stocked with $154,167 - thanks in no small part to the annual Alumni Golf Tournament, which brought in $99,583 last summer. All told, 16 former Warriors activated their education fund this season, and the team paid out $98,501 for post-secondary academics.

The hard work of the Warriors Booster Club helped offset some of the damage,

looking for that support when the puck drops. We’ll need the help of the community when we get going again and hockey will look different, our staff will look different, we’ll be leaner, but that is the times and we’ll make it work.”

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Moose Jaw’s Holland finishes 3-1 at Curl Sask trial event

Veteran skip sees little problem with current COVID-19 changes to sport as new season forges carefully on Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Amber Holland has seen and experienced pretty much all there is in the sport of curling.

From provincial and national championships in the junior and women’s ranks, to facing the best in the world at both those levels, the Moose Jaw product has done it all, even taking on the role of executive director of Curl Sask in the early 2010s.

But nothing could have prepared Holland or her fellow competitors for what they faced recently at the Sask Women’s Curling Tour Trial Event at the Saskatoon Sutherland.

Holland and her Davidson rink of third Kim Schneider, second Karlee Korchnski and lead Deb Lozinski put together a 3-1 record at the 14-team event, which acted as a test subject for the new COVID-19 rules precautions put in place by Curling Canada and the provincial curling body.

“It was good, I think for the most part once you get into the game and get a feel for it, it’s just curling,” Holland said.

“Yeah, there are different rules that we had to follow with one sweeper, skips not sweeping anything anywhere, that was a bit of an adjustment and it’ll be interesting to see how we move forward.

“But overall, the teams get it,” she added. “They understand there’s going to be some things that are different. Everybody

was really good at doing what we needed to do off the ice in order to play on the ice… I think everyone is just excited to do something normal. It’s not completely normal but it’s as normal as it can be.

“The major concern for most teams is the one-sweeper rule, which in theory would mean throwers had to be more precise with their shots given less the lessened ability to control distance and curl.”

But the way the game has evolved as of late has seen many top-flight teams using one sweeper on regular occasions, or alternating between the two. The real change came in how the line of each shot was called.

“I think in our sport the last few years we’ve dabbled in one sweeper and two sweeper, should we have two, should we have one,” Holland said. “So I didn’t see that much of a difference. Most teams did have the other sweeper engaged, where that sweeper would follow a long or beside the rock and help the other sweeper with communication.

“So that’s the thing that most teams probably saw a difference in. If you try and do it with one sweeper by themselves, and I know our team practiced that, we lost out a bit on gathering the information to execute a shot.”

That plan seemed to work well for Holland

Moose Jaw’s Amber Holland and her Davidson Curling Club foursome finished 3-1 at the SWCT trial event over the weekend. (Michael Burns, CurlingCanada.ca) and crew, as they fell 8-3 to Regina’s Ashley Howard but reeled off three straight wins after, downing Prince Albert’s Sherry Just 6-2, Regina’s Stasia Wisniewski 9-1 and Moose Jaw Ford Curling Club’s Lorraine Schneider 7-4.

“I think it’s a bit of having a new team,” Holland said of how things went through the weekend. “We did get a couple of practices together but we seemed to gel pretty fast and it felt really natural for us.

We learned a lot as a team, and regardless of the wins and losses, we figured out how to make a few shots when we needed too and that’s how you get a few wins vs. a few losses.”

The question now is what they’ll have to play for going forward - the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is still a go for now, but things could change quickly if the current outbreak in Ontario and Quebec isn’t contained swiftly.

“We’re all holding out hope, everybody is putting their curling dreams on a bit of a hope and a prayer this year,” Holland said.

“That’s okay, but our team when it was formed was for provincials and Scotties and that’s still there for us as far as we know. We’ll continue to play, and if that doesn’t happen we’ll be on the ice just enjoying the game.”

Moose Jaw’s Skylar Ackerman didn’t have as much luck after her opening game win, finishing with a 1-3 record, as did Schneider. Saskatoon Nutana’s Hanna Anderson, with Moose Jaw’s Madison Johnson at second, finished 2-2, Regina’s Sherilee Orsted and third Candace Newkirk from Moose Jaw ended up 1-3.

The next event on the SWCT is Oct. 9-11 at the Regina Highland; Moose Jaw hosts their tour spiel Nov. 6-8.

Indigenous Community Sport Grant Program accepting applications Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The South West District for Culture, Recreation and Sport is doing their part to try and help Indigenous youth get involved and stay involved in sports in the province through a special series of grants.

The Indigenous Community Sport Development Grant Program offers up to $5,000 for the implementation of organized community sport programs to increase sport opportunities for Indigenous youth.

Guidelines for applications for a grant include the sport having a return-to-play

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Logo discussions the focus for Warriors as team takes advantage of COVID to look at change Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors are staying focused on one thing at a time when it comes to any changes to the franchise.

And that’s not to say changes will be happening, either.

The current head dress logo is the focus for the WHL club at the moment and any other plans, including the team name, are things that may or may not be discussed in the future.

And it’s imperative to stress that any change that happens -- logo, name, or otherwise -- won’t come without regular consultation with many stakeholders, including the team’s legion of fans.

That’s what the current logo review is all about: gathering as much input as possible from various sources, including fans, to make the right decision for the team going forward. That could very well mean no changes at all, a subtle alteration, whole redesign, literally anything.

That’s why the Warriors are taking their time with the review -- it’s a matter of making sure whatever comes up, it’s with a consensus, that they have as much input as possible and things are done the right way.

“Something to keep in mind is we’re close to 40 years in Moose Jaw and we’re very proud of that,” said Warriors general manager Alan Millar, “but at the same time, we inherited the name from Winnipeg, we inherited the indigenous branding from Winnipeg and as part of this review, do you consider a change and secondly, if you do consider a change, what does that look like?

“I think this potentially presents an opportunity where if we do change our primary logo, we’d be able to do something that’s more in line with our city, our community in Moose Jaw and our province…

There are opportunities and options if

The Warriors alternate logo at the moment, but will the future be different? that’s what we decide to do.”

If it comes down to choosing a new design for the team, options are already there.

The ‘angry moose’ is currently their popular third jersey logo and is used as the primary logo for the AAA Warriors. Outside of that, a new design could incorporate elements from 15 Wing - as a military base, the ‘warriors’ name is a natural fit -- or feature a wholesale redesign not even

considered yet.

“We haven’t done much, if anything at all, in the last 40 years when our branding came to including our city name,” Millar said. “So when we brought out the Moose logo, it’s incorporated with the city name in Moose Jaw, and we feel that’s important. Then when we became involved with the AAA team just over a year ago, we branded them with the moose logo, so we’ve had real good feedback on that logo and we want to continue to use it and make it relative to our branding.

“But at the same time we see it as a valuable second logo and if we do go down the path of a potential change, it does present opportunities to do something that is reflective of our city and our province.”

Those discussions and decisions will take place in the coming months, with Millar hoping to see a resolution some time in February or March.

Warriors logo review will be an intensive process, answers could come next spring Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors could find themselves with a new primary logo, depending on the outcome of an intensive review.

The Moose Jaw Warriors could have a new main logo on their jerseys sometime in the future, depending on the outcome of a review the Western Hockey League club is taking with regards to the current design.

The team announced on Oct. 1 that they have commenced a formal review of their primary logo, formalizing the next step in what has been an ongoing internal discussion.

“We feel it is the right time and the right thing to do, to go through a formal process and formal review of our primary logo,” said Warriors general manager Alan Millar, who emphasized that at this point it’s a review and no decisions have been made.

“We feel it’s important, with the great support we have in Moose Jaw from our fans and corporate sponsors, that we engage with leaders in our community and we engage with our stakeholders and our partners to look at the logo and see at this time if we move forward with our current logo or if it’s time for a change.”

The current logo has been used by the team in variations since the 1988-89 season and features a First Nations figure wearing a headdress with a hockey stick headband and puck earhole, with the team name emblazoned along the bottom.

A more stylized version of the team name in all red was added for the 1996-97 season, and a grey gradient added to the name for the 2001-02 campaign. The Warriors’ original logo used from 1984-85 through 1987-88 features an indigenous character riding a skate while carrying a tomahawk and hockey stick.

From time to time, the Warriors have faced concerns about the current logo from various parties, but this is the first time in recent history the team has moved to consider a change. The current plan doesn’t come from any specific outside issue.

“This isn’t a knee-jerk reaction to any-

thing, this isn’t about any type of pressure or complaint from anybody, this is something we’re trying to be transparent about and forthcoming on what our thoughts are,” Millar said. “It really comes back to the fact that we respect diversity, we respect inclusion and with some of those things in mind, we feel this is the right thing to do at the right time.”

On that point, the Warriors are plenty aware of the situation currently surrounding professional sports teams and name changes that have happened there. Most recently, the much-maligned Washington Redskins of the NFL dropped their team nickname this season after decades of controversy and are currently temporarily known as the Washington Football Team.

And closer to home, the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos decided to drop their moniker after concerns from northern communities. They, too, are known simply as Football Team for the time being.

“We’ve certainly followed those stories, but this is something we’ve been talking about for a couple of years,” Millar said.

The Warriors haven’t been free from controversy in that area themselves — in 2014, they club created a third jersey using the team’s first logo in celebration of their 30th anniversary. While the jersey and logo were only used for a handful of games the following season, it drew criticism and even prompted Cree singer and Canadian icon Buffy Sainte-Marie to voice her opposition.

“To be honest and fully transparent, I think we look back on that as a mistake,” Millar said. “I think when you look at the history of our primary logo and branding, we’re on our fourth logo, and the first two logos could have been considered culturally insensitive. We’ve moved forward to the current headdress, and we did play a handful of games in 2014 on our 30th anniversary with the original logo. I think we look back in hindsight and question as

if it was the right thing to do.”

That situation is something that’s played into their current position.

“At the time we looked at it as tradition and honouring the history of the team,” Millar explained. “But where we are today, that all comes into play to move forward with this formal review and going from there.”

The review is already well underway with the Warriors having met with city lead-

ers, including mayor Fraser Tolmie and city manager Jim Puffalt, and they’ve also been in contact with Tourism Moose Jaw and several other corporate partners.

“We’re going to take our time, this is going to be a thorough process and we’re going to do it right,” Millar said. “We hope to have some more information by February or March to share with our community, our partners and our fan base.”

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Inescapable (:25) ››› “The Babadook” (2014) Counterpart “Twin Cities” Nurse Jack Nurse Jack Raymond Raymond King of Hill King of Hill Frasier Frasier King King Little People, Big World Sweet Home Sextuplets Outdaughtered Little People, Big World Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Homestead Rescue Goldbergs Fresh-Boat Friends Friends Friends Friends Big Bang Big Bang (:15) ››› “Dogfight” (1991, Drama) River Phoenix.

Women Make Film (:15) “Rafiki” (2018) (6:00) › “Ghost Ship” ›› “Friday the 13th” (1980, Horror) Betsy Palmer.

“Friday the 13th, Part 2” MotoAmerica Rewind MotoAmerica Rewind MotoAmerica Rewind The 10 The 10 (:15) ›› “The Call of the Wild” (2020) Omar Sy “Charm City Kings” (2020) Jahi Di’Allo Winston.

(6:15) “Escape Room” “Extra Ordinary” (2019) Maeve Higgins. (:40) ››› “RBG” (2018) (:15) “Hope Gap” (2019) Annette Bening, Bill Nighy.

The Good Lord Bird The Comedy Store (5:45) “Spielberg” (2017) (:15) ›› “The Wizard of Lies” (2017, Docudrama) Robert De Niro. The Vow

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Joel Osteen (:02) NCIS 2020 NBA Finals Jimmy Kimmel Live! (N) 7 Action News Bensinger Castle Simpsons Bless Burgers Family Guy Mom Mom Paramedics: Paramedics: 2020 NBA Finals SportsCentre (N) Football SC With Jay and Dan (N) (6:00) MLB Baseball Division Series: Teams TBA. (N) Sportsnet Central (N) Misplays Plays/Month (6:20) NFL Football Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks. (N) Corner Gas Big Bang Big Bang “October Kiss” (2015) Ashley Williams, Sam Jaeger. The Office The Office Why Women Kill (N) Working Girl (:25) ›› “Sixteen Candles” (1984) ››› “The Breakfast Club” (1985) Kids Are All Raymond Raymond The Unicorn The Unicorn The Unicorn The Unicorn 8, Rules 8, Rules 90 Day: Other Darcey & Stacey (N) 90 Day: Other 90 Day: Other Undiscovered “Everest’s Greatest Mystery” (N) Homestead Rescue Lone Star Law Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends “Planes, Trains” (6:00) “The Front Page” ››› “The Odd Couple” (1968) Jack Lemmon.

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On the Front Porch

New book from No Dog Left Behind head trainer offers all you need to know about training puppies Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

by Wanda Smith

It’s Time to Arise Before I continue this week’s column, I need to clear something up that was brought to my attention by a faithful reader. In my column 2 weeks ago, I mistakenly referred to Frank’s Pass being in British Columbia instead of it being part of the Crowsnest Pass, located in southwestern Alberta. My sincere apologies. For those of you golfers who are readers, you may wish to check out their brand new 18-hole golf course. Apparently, the view from the clubhouse is breathtaking!

To carry forth with this “mountain theme�, I’d like to finish up on the subject of the mountains of influence. As I mentioned last week, we can bring change simply by our prayers and involvement in the marketplace. It truly should be our heart to be interested and engaged in the 7 spheres of influence rather than put our heads in the sand.

Jesus was a strong example of living a lifestyle of influence in his day.

I’ve already touched on four mountains: religion, family, education and government. Today, we will look into media, arts and entertainment and business. Regarding media, I hope you see through the mainstream media’s push to promote leftist propaganda. I may be stepping on some toes here but give it a little thought... when our MSM is paid out $600 million dollars, why wouldn’t they publish what they are told to publish? Thankfully, this newspaper prints all kinds of views and opinions. I’ve just recently celebrated 9 years of weekly writing for the “Moose Jaw Value Express!� I am so grateful for this opportunity and that I live in a democratic society that promotes free speech. You may wish to find other forms of media that report on the truth and aren’t promoting lies and anti-Christ agendas.

How about the influential mountain of arts and entertainment? Cultural tastes are formed by music, filmmaking, TV, social media and the performing arts. There is a strong appeal of sex, drugs and alcohol as well as the promotion of the breakdown in the family, dysfunctional relationships, corruption and violence to add to this influence. We need people who are passionate to use their God-given talent in this arena and provide an alternative to the narrative that is presently available. You can be a voice where you are. Let Holy Spirit lead you as you write, sing, speak and dance. Let my life be an example of taking that step (albeit a step of faith with knees shaking!) then live it out day to day. Use the platform God leads you to.

Lastly, the business mountain is another sphere of strong influence in our society. In a realm prone to greed and corruption, we must provide leadership within the business sector that is honest, faithful and has integrity. God wants us, as His governing Body, to walk in financial prosperity in order to finance His Kingdom work. We are blessed to be a blessing. Christian businessmen and women, arise!

Above all, there is one mountain that trumps them all.

That mountain is called “The Mountain of the House of the Lord.� Wanda Alger, author of “Moving From Sword to Scepter� admonishes us to “...come up this mountain in the unseen realm in order to access heaven’s counsel, wisdom, and might as Kingdom ambassadors. ...we must learn how to rule from the spiritual mountain of the Lord from where true authority flows. The Mountain of the Lord is a place where Holy Spirit leads and we follow.�

Let’s be obedient to His leading. Read Ephesians 2:4-10.

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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Derek Snow has seen more than his fair share of dogs with less-than-ideal habits throughout his career as a trainer.

The founder of No Dog Left Behind Training and Behaviour Consulting in Moose Jaw, Snow works with dogs of all ages, helping them become more compatible with their humans regardless of whatever their situation may be.

A lot of those issues that need solving have a common theme - with just a bit more focus and training in the critter’s earliest formative years, many, many future problems could be prevented.

That’s where Snow’s new book A Human’s Guide to Surviving Puppyhood - currently available for sale on Amazon - comes into play. “Basically, I consistently saw clients coming to me with dogs who were anywhere from seven months to a year or older with problem behaviours and a lot of those things could have been addressed, remedied or entirely prevented if these clients knew how to focus on certain things in puppyhood.,� Snow explained. “So what I wanted to do was provide a resource to ultimately prevent a lot of problem behaviours and issues for clients and their dogs by providing a resource they could follow step by step through their puppy raising journey to ensure they were focusing on the right things at the right time.� ‘A Human’s Guide to Surviving Snow points out that a major issue with training dogs, and especially puppies, is Puppyhood’ is now available on simply communication. Or more specifically miscommunication when the puppy Amazon. is trying figure out what the giant biped he or she loves so much wants them to do. “So I really try to instill some mindsets and worldviews to help people be clearer to their animals, and by default the dogs listen better,� Snow said. “Because they don’t speak English, sometimes it’s confusing to them what we actually want as people. So a big part of the focus was to increase the human’s ability to communicate more clearly.�

A Human’s Guide rolls through a host of issues that might crop up when raising their new ball of fluff. Nipping, house-soiling, chewing everything, crate training are some of the main focusses, but a major emphasis is placed on adequate socialization with both people and other dogs. “Most people will miss some steps, and they don’t know the intricacies of what to do when,â€? Snow explained. “I’ve known people who have raised dogs their entire life, and they aren’t aware of critical periods of socialization‌ If you don’t know your dog needs to meet 100 people between age eight to 12 weeks, you aren’t going to focus on that. You’re going to do what you think is adequate, which might be five people a week. Then all of a sudden you don’t realize it, but you’ve only socialized your dog 20 per cent of what it should have been.â€?

That can lead to issues down the road that can be cured through training at a place like No Dog Left Behind, but as Snow says, “it’s a lot heavier lifting, for sure. You don’t know how good of a job you did until it’s too difficult to remedy without help.�

The book already has a few hundred copies in circulation around Moose Jaw, and was posted to Amazon last week with both digital and paper copies. Plans are also in the Derek Snow with No Dog Left Behind Training and Behaviour Consulting has a new book covering all works to add an Audible copy in the next couple weeks.

For more information on Snow and No Dog Left Behind, you need to know about turning your puppy into a catch them on Facebook at No Dog Left Behind Training happy and well-trained dog.

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Moose Jaw Pottery Club back at the wheel with online pop-up fundraisers Larissa Kurz

MARTIN CHRISTOPHER MOSER 1931 – 2020 Martin “Mickey� Christopher Moser passed away September 17, 2020 in Moose Jaw, SK, at the age of 89. He was born July 19, 1931 in Regina, SK to Martin and Maria Moser. Mickey worked most of his career at Letcher’s Auto Electric. After retirement he looked after our mother until her death in 2005. He enjoyed horse races, bingo, cards and the casino. He also liked watching most sports on TV, he especially liked Nascar. He rarely missed his nephew’s ballgames and often came to their bowling and hockey games. Mickey lived a frugal life, never one for luxuries. He was averse to change. One of his greatest joys was relating stories of the old days, many included Bob, Arnie, Connie, Howie and Wayne from Letcher’s. Martin was predeceased by his parents Martin and Maria Moser; and his siblings Ludwig Moser, Eveline Moser, Walter Moser and Erwin Moser. He is survived by his siblings Kay (Ross) Westbrook, Willie Moser, and Evelyn (Bill) Rayner; his nieces and nephews Brad (Stacy) Moser (Moose Jaw, SK), Adam (Alison) Moser (Moose Jaw, SK) and Jordan (Shelby) Moser (Moose Jaw, SK), Pat (Jake) Hrynczuk (Lethbridge, AB), Don Westbrook (Lethbridge, AB), Cheryl Westbrook (Lethbridge, AB), Kareena (Jesus) Ramos (Texas), Billy (Alana) Rayner (Regina, SK), Michael Rayner (Regina, SK), Lori (Mike) Spanier (Battleford, SK), and Cathy (Sean) Dunn (Minot, ND); his grand nieces and nephews Bailey, Jadyn, Adysen, Henry, Wynn, Tanya, Paul, Drew, Conner, Josh, Tristan, Matthew, James, Ian, Noah, Vanessa, Ella and Gwen; he is also remembered by a family friend Marilyn (Regina, SK) and her daughter Maureen (British Columbia). Mickey’s siblings would like to thank Bob and Monique Marciszyn for being the caring lifelong friends they were to Mickey. Monique made him countless meals and did his laundry. Also their daughter Debbie and her husband Dave Hill who treated him like family, as did their families. Thank you to Mickey’s neighbors who looked out for him, especially Todd Whitehead, who amongst other things kept his sidewalks clear in the winter. Last but not least, we extend our sincere thanks to Darlene and the caring staff at the Crescent Park Retirement Villa, he was happy there. A Private Family Service will take place at a later date. Reverend Doug Shepherd will officiate. Martin Christopher will be laid to rest in Rosedale Cemetery in Moose Jaw, SK with his parents and siblings. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be made to Canadian Diabetes Association (917A Albert St, Regina, SK S4R 2P6). In living memory of Martin, a memorial planting will be made by Jones Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com or www. parkviewfuneralchapel.ca (Obituaries).

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LANE, EILEEN 1930 – 2020 Mrs. Eileen (Mickey) Eudora Lane, of St. Albert, AB, passed away at the Citadel Care Center, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 90 years.

Eileen was born and raised in Moose Jaw where she met her husband, the love of her life, Syd Lane and were married in 1955. Eileen lived in Moose Jaw until she was 86 years of age when she moved to St. Albert, AB, to be with her family. Eileen helped her parents run their farm north of Moose Jaw until they sold it in the early 1960’s. Eileen was very involved in the Natural History Society, Rebecca’s, Meals on Wheels and enjoyed her volunteer work with senior citizens in Moose Jaw. She enjoyed bowling, curling and was an avid walker and bird watcher as well as a season ticket holder of the Moose Jaw Warriors attending many games in the old Moose Jaw Civic Centre. Predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Rose Barr and her husband, Syd Lane. Eileen is survived by her daughter, Janice (Matt) Boiko – St. Albert and their son Ty (Kaeleigh) – Breton. Additionally, Eileen was united with her siblings: David, Alice, Donna, Kenneth, pre-deceased

by Dorothy, Earle, William and Kathy and was able to spend many happy years getting to know them. At her request, no service will be held for Eileen; she will be brought home to Moose Jaw for burial. It is respectfully requested that any donations be made to the Moose Jaw S.P.C.A. To send condolences, please visit www. connelly-mckinley.com.

Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home St. Albert Chapel (780) 458-2222

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The Moose Jaw Pottery Club has adapted its usual fundraisers to a more COVID-friendly format.

The Moose Jaw Pottery Club was disappointed to cancel its spring Mother’s Day Sale and the fall Chili Bowl Fundraiser due to COVID-19 this year, but the club isn’t shutting down its kilns entirely.

To keep up with the community, the MJPC recently hosted its first online pop-up pottery sale from Oct. 1-4, with plans to add more similar events to the calendar throughout the fall. “[With most things cancelled,] if we can do a little bit of online sales and kind of get some enthusiasm going, that would be a great help,� said club representative Yvonne Wozniak. “We’re going to try these online pop-up sales, is our plan for the fall.�

The online sale was entirely contactless, with handmade items from club members posted on the group’s Facebook page where people could purchase and have delivered within the city free to their doorstep. All of the proceeds from the sale will return to the MJPC, to help reduce the utility costs of maintaining its studio space up on South Hill.

It's an entirely new format for the club’s fundraising efforts, but Wozniak said the club was itching for a way to replace its cancelled fundraisers in a safe way.

The annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser in November is a favourite throughout the city, so the MJPC was hoping to once again make contact with community however they could — and there could be more online events in the future, including a version of the chili bowl fundraiser but without the chili.

Members of the MJPC were out of the studio all throughout the spring, during the initial height of the pandemic lockdown, and while some have trickled back in over the summer to get back at their hobby, the prospect of a sale has done wonders on the club’s morale. “It’s kind of sparked excitement again in the club because we’ve all stayed away through March, April, May, June, even July, and now people are starting to come back and get into it again,� said Wozniak.

Classes at the MJPC are also on hold indefinitely, as the safety guidelines and comfort of instructors are top-ofmind for club members, but the club is still open to members and working away at the wheel. “We’re still here and even though classes are cancelled for the moment, we want people to keep us in mind,� said Wozniak. “This might be the new way we do sales, and quite a few of our members have quite a stockpile of things to sell because there’s been nothing to take them to for a while, so this might be a really good opportunity to purchase some gorgeous pieces going into fall and Christmas.�

More details on upcoming pottery sales will be shared on the Moose Jaw Pottery Club’s Facebook page.

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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 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 Re-Open 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 have returned to in-class education, with distance learning options available. Guidelines for this return are 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. Masks are required. 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 is no longer in effect.

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. 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 in-person 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 local Anavets Club are resuming Saturday’s Friendship Meat Draws at 4:30 p.m., and anyone is welcome to join.

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.

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. The gallery has returned to normal hours and is open to seniors and immunecompromised individuals from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays.

Visitors will be asked to undergo screening when entering the facility and wear masks in the building, 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 events for the time being.

Big Country Toastmasters meetings resumed 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 are open to the public. 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.

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.

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

Lawn Bowling has resumed for the 2020 season. 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 2020 season.

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.

Dance Images by BJ began its season on Sept. 11, with an in-person return to the studio. Call 1 (306) 631-0584 for more information.

Curl Moose Jaw is open for registration for the 2020-21 season.

Details of the Return to Curling plan and registration details are available online at moosejawcurling.com.

Moose Jaw Minor Basketball Association has cancelled the 202021 season due to a lack of facilities, with a possible resumption in early 2021.

Events:

The Moose Jaw Public Library is still offering virtual programming to the public. Upcoming events include the Digital Dungeons & Dragons on Oct. 7 and Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m., an MJPL Book Club meeting on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., and An Archives History Mystery on Oct. 22 at 2:30 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 2nd annual 50/50 fundraiser raffle from the Anavets Club is now going on, with a draw date of Dec. 5. Tickets are $10 and offer a chance to win up to $5,000. To purchase tickets, visit 279 High Street West on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays between 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., or call 1 (306) 692-4412 or 1 (306) 681-5998.

The art exhibition Plantscapes of the Prairies by Geoff Phillips is on display at the Moose Jaw Cultural Arts Centre from Oct. 1 to Nov. 23.

The annual Moostletoe Studio Tour is cancelled this year.

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 last Moose Jaw Homegrown Farmers Market is on Langdon Crescent from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 10. Precautions are in place for entrances & exits, and there will be plenty of room for social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be made available.

International Day of the Girl celebrations will be a scavenger hunt for young girls at the Town n’ Country Mall on Oct. 10, from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. No registration is required.

South Hill Community Association AGM will take place on Oct. 14 at 6 p.m., with a limit of in-person attendance and the option to attend by Zoom.

Heartland Hospice’s AGM will take place on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs social hall at St. Joseph’s Church. Attendance will be limited and pre-registration is required, which can be done online at heartlandhospicemj.com.

A sponsorship development workshop from the South West District for Culture, Recreation & Sport is taking place on Oct. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop is free and pre-registration online is required a minimum of 48 hours before the workshop date.

A Takeout Harvest Supper hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council #1534 is taking place on Oct. 24-25, featuring a roast beef supper with all the trimmings and a dessert. Pickup times will be between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on both dates, and the club asks that only one person from a household arrives to pickup. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under, and can be purchased by contacting Al at 1 (306) 692-7106, Marcel at 1 (306) 692-8458, David at 1 (306) 692-8789 or the St. Joseph’s Church office at 1 (306) 694-1944.

The 50th annual Canadian Western Agribition in Regina on Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 has been postponed until Nov. 22-27, 2021. An alternate online competition will take place in instead, with the competitor’s video submission deadline on Oct. 22. There will also be a live streamed livestock auction at Johnstone Auction Mart in Moose Jaw on Nov. 28.

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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Opening the presentation was Krista Liggett, heritage police and designation advisor with the Heritage Conservation Branch of the provincial government, who explained the basics of heritage property designation.

She shared the two types of heritage programs available in Saskatchewan: Municipal Heritage Property Designation, which currently has over 800 properties listed, and the Provincial Heritage Property Designation, which has about 50 properties listed.

Both programs operate in somewhat the same way, said Liggett, with the largest difference being regulation.

Municipal heritage properties are regulated by the municipality in which they are located, while provincial properties are regulated by the Heritage Conservation Branch and the province. Both types of property designations are equally eligible for grants, which she said many people don’t realize.

Designation of a heritage property also doesn’t have to be about age, said Liggett.

There is no restriction regarding age and designation applications are considered based on historical significance.

“If it's important to your community, it should not be about [age]. It should be

Heritage designation seminar: Government representative Krista Liggett shared some of the benefits of applying for a heritage designation with the provincial Heritage Conservation Branch. (screenshot) about its story and what the community wants to protect,” said Liggett.

Heritage properties also don’t have to be made into museums or opened to the public, she continued, and changes to the interior and exteriors of heritage properties can be allowed as the purpose of a heritage designation is to protect the unique aspects of heritage buildings.

Liggett explained why it can be important for communities to designate a local building or piece of land as a heritage property.

“Many times communities don't recognize what they have as historically significant,” said Liggett. “When it comes to municipal designation, it's all about recognizing and realizing these local places, and one way to do that is through heritage designation.”

Designating a heritage property can prompt a positive surge in community pride and togetherness, said Liggett, and can even help a community examine its own stories and decide what’s important.

Heritage properties are also listed on the

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To reiterate the points made by Liggett, three representatives also offered presentations about their own municipality’s heritage properties, to share their experiences and explain how the process has benefitted their communities.

Rhonda Lamb, representative for the Kronau Heritage Museum, shared how designating the town’s two heritage buildings provided a space for community programming and increased community engagement and tourism.

Royce Pettyjohn spoke about the C.M. Glascock Building in Maple Creek, explaining how the old car dealership was designated as a heritage property and transformed into a community space despite being an abandoned garage when the application was submitted.

“It's not just necessarily about grand edifices, it's about buildings that have a role in the community,” said Pettyjohn during his presentation.

Jennifer Fitzpatrick from the city of Humboldt shared the process of designating the parcel of land called the “original site of Humboldt” as an example of designating land rather than a physical building.

More information on how to apply for a heritage designation, different types of heritage designation, and current heritage properties can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan’s website.

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City of Moose Jaw wants to change the Official Community Plan (OCP) of what can and will be proposed building sites.

Building on the flood fringe that has been flooded before could have potential negative impacts to the Valley.

136,000 cubic metres of dirt (55 Olympic sized swimming pools) would be brought in and added to site to bring up the 1:500 flood levels.

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