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but it depended upon Many people enjoy the customer and what browsing through he or she thought of it. stores that sell antiques “I’ve seen a lot of items and collectibles, but that I would have liked for Dale Harvey, his to have kept, but you passion for acquiring just can’t,” he contincollectibles began in a ued. “I had a beautilandfill. ful, beautiful French “I collected as a child,” mantle clock and tanlaughed the Moose dem vases that would Jaw businessman. “My have been nice to keep. mother used to hate (They) dated someseeing a dust bowl where around 1840.” coming down the lane, A couple from Edmonbut she knew that I ton eventually purhad (dragged) somechased the clock and thing from the garbage vases and took them heap.” home.

The first items HarMost of Harvey’s cusvey collected were two tomers are tourists.

Stirling silver grape However, some locals serving spoons. He became “absolutely After 29 years of local ownership, Player’s Collectibles has been sold to a Regina regularly frequent his business. When he thrilled” with them owner. Photo by Jason G. Antonio sees them come in, he and cherished them over the next several decades. He never let them go and still has knows exactly where in his store they will go; many don’t look at anything else but their favourite pieces. them in his collection.

That hobby of acquiring such trinkets eventually turned into a Changing habits full-time job of selling them. He purchased Player’s Collectibles Collectors today are more sophisticated than in the past, as they on Main Street 29 years ago when it was primarily a magazine want items with better quality and that hold their value, Harvey shop and slowly phased out the reading materials for collectibles. said. Collecting moves in phases; what was popular four years ago After a full career — including stints as a professional fisherman is not as hot today. and owning a non-collectibles-focused business starting in 1972 The biggest change Harvey has seen is that people do not collect — Harvey has decided to retire since he wants to rest his feet. A brown furniture anymore. It wasn’t that long ago, he noted, that buyer in Regina has purchased the shop and will have a couple people were chasing after high-quality wood furniture. Now, more people are interested in buying short-lived Ikea items that are refrom Toronto manage it. placed after four years.

Harvey will remain on until April 21.

“There isn’t the same attachment to the quality pieces that there Thrill of the find There is something that appeals to Harvey about acquiring col- used to be,” he said. “Young people today, I find, they will want one or two really, really good pieces for their home and they will lectibles.

“It’s the thrill of finding that very unique item you’ve maybe seen pay a good price for them … .” or read in books or magazines, and suddenly, you have it in front Conversely, Harvey appreciates heritage items and owns furniture that is more than 100 years old. of you,” Harvey said.

Harvey started professionally collecting fruit sealers and insula- Harvey will miss his customers after he retires. Some people “just tors — jars used to can food. One set of jars was considered a holy blew in the door” to say hello; others have visited every day since grail since the objects had beaver images facing left and right. The he opened. left-facing animal was extremely rare; Harvey never did see one “It’s been an enjoyable time,” he added. “I looked forward to getting up in the morning … . If you like your job, it makes it easier during his searches.

Harvey has seen various materials pass through his shop during the to get up and go do it.” last three decades, he said. Each piece stood out for being unique,

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New Saskatchewanderer looking forward to hitting the road Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Felipe Gomez has been the new Saskatchewanderer for less than a week, but he already has a leg up on many of those who have come before him.

When you’ve travelled 8,000-plus kilometres on your bicycle with a bass strapped to your back, hitting every corner of the province in the process, well, let’s just say you have a pretty good idea of what it has to offer.

Gomez plans to put that experience to good use over the next year, as he will soon head out on the road and tell the tales of the province during his time in the Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport and Sask Tourism position.

“I like to explore Saskatchewan and being the Saskatchewanderer, it’s just an awesome opportunity to show the rest of the world what we have here and I’m definitely looking forward to it,” Gomez said in an interview last week.

“Diversity comes from all over the province. If you’ve travelled from south to north, a few hundred kilometres makes a big difference. You go from down south and then to Big River and the Prince Albert area, you have the boreal forest, and then you go another 500 kilometres and you see the Canadian Shield and it’s a completely different environment.

“And different landscapes create different people as well.

They’re connected and that’s what I’ll be looking for.”

Gomez, who originally hails from Chile and became a Canadian citizen last year, is no stranger to long, time-chewing tours. In addition to his northern tour which as ‘Felipe the Bass Invader’ saw him not only travelling but stopping off at schools to play and deliver his

Felipe Gomez - here in the midst of one of his previous travels - is your new Saskatchewanderer for 2021.

[Felipe Gomez] message of positivity through arts and culture - Gomez has also ridden through northern B.C. and Northwest Territories, even hitting out east to Newfoundland and P.E.I. That experience made applying to become the Saskatchewanderer a no-brainer, even if it wasn’t an immediate idea.

“My friend Lisa called me and said ‘you should apply to be the Saskatchewanderer’ and I was like ‘oh, sure, I’ll give it a try’,” Gomez said. “So I put some film and a script together and sent it in and to my surprise, they called me back. Then there were a couple interviews and they asked me to do a second video with some content.

“I didn’t hear anything for a couple months, then they

called me to offer me the gig and I was like ‘yeah, I’ll do it’.”

It certainly doesn’t hurt that Gomez has plenty of experience working with media. In addition to producing his own videos, he also writes his own scripts and scores all his own music for each production.

That’ll serve him well when it comes to actually hitting the road, with the key word there being ‘when.’ The ongoing pandemic has kept him home so far, but he is looking forward to that changing.

“For now, I have to be careful with everything that’s happening with COVID, I’m here in Saskatoon and working on some pieces here,” Gomez explained. “If I have to do it online, I’ll do it online; you can be creative and make things that are interesting, but I can’t wait to head out on the road and explore.”

His previous experience up north and throughout the province should only help with his content.

“I will say it’ll help lots, in that I have been in different places and know people and have friends in different places to start with,” Gomez said. “It will just grow from there as I approach unchartered territories. But I already know entrepreneurs, inspiring people, trappers in the north… so I’d say the list of interesting people I’ve come across is long and it’ll be fun to tell their stories.”

And yes, Moose Jaw is definitely on his list.

“I’m eventually going to get down there, it’s a place called Moose Jaw, I have to go,” Gomez said with a laugh. “And I have to make sure whether or not you have the biggest moose, you have to be on location for something like that.”

Prairie Skies Integration Network Seeks Partners in Building a Welcoming Community Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan: Prairie Skies Integration Network is looking for partners to join its mission of advancing community-newcomer integration in Moose Jaw and across South-Central Saskatchewan.

“At Prairie Skies, we are all about building welcoming communities. Our goal is to help our communities become more and more inclusive of newcomers—and to support these communities through the strengths newcomers bring with them,” says Dalise Hector, Project Manager at Prairie Skies Integration Network. “We are seeking members for our two key bodies, the Partnership Council and the Immigrant Advisory Table.”

Both the Partnership Council and the Immigrant Advisory Table are made up of members who volunteer their time, skills, and knowledge to help Prairie Skies with its mission of enhanced community-newcomer integration.

The two-year terms start in April 2021 and both groups

meet every 3 months or so. Members also support with projects throughout the year.

The Immigrant Advisory Table is for newcomers (born outside Canada) who now live in South-Central Saskatchewan/ Moose Jaw.

The Partnership Council is seeking both community members, and those who represent a community organization or agency.

If you’re interested in getting involved, you can contact Dalise Hector at dalise.hector@psinetwork.ca or 306690-2324.

About Prairie Skies Integration Network: Prairie Skies brings together people from a broad range of regional, municipal, community, and support-network bodies and disciplines. We connect with the community and encourage participation of a variety of stakeholders in building welcoming communities. We are led by our Partnership Council and informed by our body of advisors known as the Immigrant Advisory Table. Prairie Skies is based in Moose Jaw and operates throughout Saskatchewan’s South-Central Region. Prairie Skies is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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No age spots or hips in magazine for older folks

I would like to hold an educational workshop for the publishers and editors of specialized glossy magazines that are purportedly aimed at Joyce Walter older women For Moose Jaw Express and men, oldronjoy@sasktel.net er being a term loosely used to describe anyone of 60 plus years.

If I had my chance to meet with those magazines’ editors and publishers, designers, advertisers and story tellers, I would point out to them that not all occupants of the older age group are as svelte and put together as the magazine photographs would have us believe.

A magazine that makes its way to our house every other month or so recently caught my attention. I rarely open the pages of this publication because what I have

previously seen is geared to seniors living in large urban centres, where we are led to believe the population is much more savvy and certainly superior to those of us here in the hinterland of the Prairies.

But with more time spent indoors with nothing much going on to hold my attention, I saved the magazine from an immediate trip to the recycling bucket. As I leafed from page to page, I got to thinking about my Mother and Grandmother and how neither of them fit the mold of this magazine’s belief that skinny and gaunt would be the norm for women of that age.

And neither of them would have ever shown off their cleavage. There would have been a safety pin placed strategically to stop any potential overflow between pieces of the fabric. One elderly lady of my acquaintance was known for the red rose corsage she used to hold the fabric together. Couple that with the rain hat she often wore indoors, and the publishers would be running for the hills.

One has to grudgingly respect the intent of this magazine, that being to showcase

older folks enjoying their lives, living like they’ve never lived before, taking chances normally associated with men and women several generations younger. A wonderful concept if all of us were treated equally.

Being vertically challenged and horizontally fulfilled, I know I would never qualify for inclusion in this or other related magazines. And that’s fine with me, but I wonder how others of my age and measurements feel about being ignored? There are hundreds of stories that could be told by the men and women who don’t seem to measure up.

Let’s browse: the advertisement for hair loss features a lady with gobs of long, thick hair. There is no photo of her showing how she looked as her hair was falling out. The skinny woman in the anti-shingles advertisement could just as easily have been a woman with chubby cheeks and neck tags. There’s definitely no support hose or compression stockings on the long-legged model showing off expensive shoes and wearing a dress missing cloth on top and bottom. Even the older man sitting in the

stair lift is trim.

I looked closely from page to page but not one close-up of the bodies perfect had even a glimmer of an age spot or rust spots as some youngsters like to call them. Skin is clear, tight and glowing, nails are manicured and polished and teeth are white and don’t appear to be dentures.

The only person I could find with some well-developed hips was in tight jeans and promoting the sale of discreet adult underwear — suggesting to me that skinny bodies don’t require the same protection.

Maybe the next issue will go up a size or two to show off what we regular folks are doing with our aging and well-developed but imperfect lives — rust spots and all.

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.

Residents continue to treat Salvation Army sorting centre as unofficial landfill Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Residents continue to treat the Salvation Army’s sorting centre as an unofficial landfill for their unwanted items, which has frustrated the centre’s manager.

Anyone driving past the 670 High Street West location during the Easter long weekend would have noticed a small mountain of materials deposited in front of the building. By mid-Monday, that material had been picked through, and most was scattered around the street.

When staff arrived early in the week, they hauled in the items and began sorting the items to see what could be kept and what needed to be taken to the actual landfill.

“Most went to the landfill,” confirmed manager Maureen Dunlop. “That’s what they (inconsiderate residents) do. Every weekend it’s the same thing, or if we’re closed, they don’t want to go to the dump, so they bring it here …it’s a little sickening.”

The sorting centre is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., which should give people enough time to bring in their donations, while an after-hours chute is available to deposit donations, Dunlop pointed out. However, not even

those hours are enough for residents since piles of donations accumulate from late Saturday night to Sunday night.

The Salvation Army is then forced to pay to haul away the broken furniture and other debris.

“So how much are they (inconsiderate residents) helping? Not much,” she added.

It took four staff nearly three hours to haul in and sort the materials that had built up over the long weekend.

Residents should know that if they leave their donations outside the building over the weekend, most will likely become garbage by Monday, Dunlop said.

“Wait till we’re open or put it in the chute.

If it goes into the chute, it will go to where it’s needed … ,” she continued. “If people don’t find what they want (pawing through the pile), they pee on it and break whatever they feel is valuable, so we just become the garbage dump.”

This problem is not unique to Moose Jaw, Dunlop remarked. It happens wherever there is a Salvation Army location; conscientious people drop off donations, while others pick through the piles and make a mess.

“Very rarely do we find anything of value after we’re done (sorting). And that’s very sad,” she added.

Purpose of sorting centre The sorting centre accepts donations for re-sale at the thrift store in Moose Jaw and Assiniboia, explained Dunlop, who has been the centre manager for eight years.

The sorting centre has been in its current building for about 14 years, while it was further down on High Street at one point.

The centre accepts just about any donations — in good condition, of course — such as housewares, furniture, clothing, appliances, electronics, books, and toys.

However, it does not accept box springs or mattresses.

Anything found broken is tossed out immediately, said Dunlop. Meanwhile, the organization ships any materials it can’t use — such as bedding or shoes — overseas or across Canada.

The sorting centre is important to the community since it gives items a second chance at life and helps people in need, she continued. The centre — which has eight total staff — also contributes to the Salvation Army’s overall staffing levels in Moose Jaw and Assiniboia.

“But the main thing is it (the organization) helps the community because the thrift store is cheaper (than big-box locations),” said Dunlop, who noted many people need inexpensive items, especially in today’s economy.

Some interesting items the sorting centre has received include antiques, ornate woodworking, books from the 1800s, war pictures, swords, and antique firearms.

The swords and guns go to the police, while the sellable items and antiques go to the thrift store.

Dunlop reminds people to bring their items inside the sorting centre and not to leave them outside if possible.

The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a global health crisis, it is the biggest shock to the Saskatchewan, Canadian and world economies since the Second World War. Through this budget our government is: • Making record investments in healthcare, education, and social services • Investing $1.5 billion in the COVID-19 response • Increasing supports for low-income seniors and reducing ambulance fees • Creating more childcare spaces • Increase funding to the Veteran Service Club Support Program You can learn more at saskatchewan.ca/budget.

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The earliest records of ‘critical thinking’ are the teachings of Socrates. Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher and was coined as being the first moral philosopher of the Western ethical tradition of thought. He was born in 470 BC and died in 399 BC. On the website, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_thinking, it says, “Socrates maintained that for an individual to have a good life or to have one that is worth living, Joan Ritchie he must be a critical questioner and EDITOR possess an interrogative soul. He established the importance of asking deep questions that probe profoundly into thinking before we accept ideas as worthy of belief.”

In an article read recently at https://www.entrepreneur.com/ article/321660 it says that becoming a critical thinker is “not just about the accumulation of facts and knowledge but shaped by our points of view, our life experiences and our perspectives”. Because of this, it’s impossible for people to remain completely objective.

We begin early in our childhood as we observe and perceive to understand the world around us. Observations are collected through data that will help us to form a deeper understanding of the world.

Being an inquisitive person that mulls over thoughts, it is often hard for a curious person to take everything at face value.

“Curiosity forces [oneself] to keep an open mind and propels towards gaining deeper knowledge…and also fundamental to being a lifelong learner,” the article states.

Analysis relies on observation as we gather and evaluate the evidence to come to a conclusion. Being aware of our biases and removing ourselves from a situation allows us to examine ourselves leading to greater insight.

“Critical thinkers challenge themselves to identify the evidence that forms their beliefs and assess whether or not those sources are credible.” It’s figuring out what information is “the most relevant, meaningful and important” that doesn’t necessarily come with a summary that lays out a path to a conclusion.

“Without compassion, we would view all information and situations from the viewpoint of cold, heartless scientific facts and data. But to be a good critical thinker, we must always take into account the human element. Not everything we do is about detached data and information -- it’s also about people.”

It takes humility to acknowledge our shortcomings and be aware of our flaws. When we have intellectual humility, the article says we “are open to other people’s viewpoints, to recognize when we are wrong and when we are willing to challenge our own beliefs when necessary.”

“Critical thinking means questioning long-established business practices and refusing to adhere to traditional methods simply because that’s the way it’s always been done. Critical thinkers are looking for smart, thoughtful answers and methods that take into account all the current and relevant information and practices available. Their willingness to challenge the status quo may seem controversial, but it’s an essential part of the creative and innovative mind of a critical thinker.” Critical thinkers want to hear all perspectives and approach a question or situation with an open mind in an effort to see things possibly another way.

Many professions regard critical thinking as a necessary part of their calling.

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Re: Meeting with Rabbi Parnes, Beth Jacob Synagogue in Regina; Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Editor’s Note: In the spirit of reconciliation and in the willingness for Rabbi Parnes to meet with us and hear my/our heart in this matter was an opportunity for an apology at the offence that I may have caused by my poor analogy in the editorial of March 21, 2021. It was not my heart intent to cause heartache and was received as such by Rabbi Parnes. He also shared his message to his congregation that he gave on the Saturday prior [April 4, 2021].

In his parting comments attached in an email that enclosed his congregation sermon/address with permission to publish, he said, “Today marks Yom Hashoah - Holocaust Remembrance Day [April 7/8, 2021].

It is somehow poignant that we move forward from this sad and powerful moment in the spirit of Tikun/Repair.

May our world also move decisively forward both in body and spirit.

Blessings” We choose to do the same and are thankful for the friendship that has been established in the spirit of reconciliation.

Rabbi Parnes Sermon We are coming to the end of the celebration of the freedom festival of Pesach [Passover Celebration].

What a remarkable concept for a festival. For eight days we forsake bread and eat matzah. All jokes and disparaging comments aside with regard to the nutritional value of matzah being in the box that it comes in or the effect it has on our digestive system, or observing that the person who takes pleasure in eating the bread of affliction is a Matzochist. At no point was I tempted to eat bread.

I both enjoyed eating the matzah and relished the moment when I would eat bread again. I realized that as a result, the act of observing Pesach achieved its goal of providing an appreciation once again of what freedom means and how important it is.

This week I received a call about an article that was written in a local Moose Jaw paper. The senior editor frustrated with lock down and the governmental restrictions upon

our rights and freedoms had decided to express her concerns.

At one point in the article she alluded to these restrictions being like the holocaust. Needless to say it was inappropriate and caused hurt and elicited a number of strong objections. I was contacted by media and asked to respond.

The paper had withdrawn the article and expressed regret but had not actually apologized and there was still the matter of it having been posted on social media.

When I was interviewed I was told that some had called for the resignation of the writer and was asked how I felt about that. As much as I was concerned that what the writer had done was wrong, I did not know this person or where they were coming from any more than those who were calling for such judgements. Without more information about this person should one go straight from critical to judgement?

It occurred to me that people often rush to judgement and in this age of the internet and social media it has become even more so.

Perhaps the time has come to step out against the rush to judgement and take a more reasoned approach in these matters. Rather than react perhaps we can remember that none of us are perfect. We make missteps, we are all flawed souls in need of repair not condemnation.

The story goes that when Moses stretched his arm out over the Reed Sea to part the waters nothing actually happened. And then Nachshon ben Aminadav courageously stepped forward and took the first steps into the water.

Still nothing happened but he kept on going with the water rising first to his hips and then his waist and up to his chest and still the water swirled but did not part. It was not until the water had passed his nose that the miracle occurred and the waters parted.

The popular response to these things seems to be to condemn in the strongest possible terms. We need to take a different path and change the contentious waters in which we find ourselves. We need to go against the current trend and we need to persist in this.

A couple of days after my interview I received a call from the Moose Jaw Papers’ editors. They were truly upset and apologetic over what had transpired and have asked to meet to discuss how they can hope to make a Tikun, a repair. We are meeting next week [Wednesday, March 7, 2021].

Chag Sameach/May your festival be filled with joy Rabbi Jeremy Parnes

Re: A Distant View columns My wife and I very much like the columns written by Marc Legare. We like the way he thinks and we look forward to the Express each week even more since you’ve added his column.

He says his family has deep roots in southern Sask. Would one of those family deep roots be the legendary Jean Louis Legare...the godfather of the even more legendary Willow Bunch Giant Édouard Beaupré, who as at the time of his death, at the young age of 23, 8’3”, 375 lbs?

May you and Marc have fair winds and following seas.

Stewart Godfrey Editor’s Note: Marc Legare responded saying that Jean-Louis Legare was his great-great grandfather.

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Re: Is it still OK to Ask Questions ?

I was pleased to read an article which questioned the mainstream narrative - and that’s basically all that was done was to question it - it wasn’t to disagree, just questioned. It seems that thinking anything contrary to this narrative is an egregious ‘crime’ - especially if a similarity is pointed out to historical events which we are all determined never to see repeated!

I say the article was refreshing, and I want you to know that there are a few people (albeit a shrinking and increasingly marginalized minority) who are questioning right along with you.

One of the most difficult things during this past year is making sense of the dissonance in our world, and this contributes to the fear and anxiety which is so prevalent around us. But the answer to that dissonance is not to refuse to confront all sides of an issue, as uncomfortable as that may be. And “all sides” is not what we are getting from mainstream media, or from our medical or political leaders…..they all sing the same song, and we all must believe only that information! ……unless, of course, you are willing to dig for and open your mind to alternative information.

For example, we are told that COVID has caused unprecedented deaths all over the world!

Okay - what would be a good check on that information? How about if we check the Statistics Canada website to see if more people died in Canada during 2020 than would be normally expected …..and we find that in Canada, and specifically in Saskatchewan, numbers of deaths have been right on par with the most recent 10 years’ data. Even following the same seasonal trends. In other words - there were no excess deaths in Saskatchewan in 2020 - and that is even considering the disturbing increase in deaths from suicide and drug overdose which have been reported in 2020. Check it out for yourself on statcan. gc.ca.

Re: Could someone help me find the science?

The more I hear from government and health authority officials the more I become confused about the so-called science behind their announcements regarding Covid. Perhaps you can explain the science to me.

For example, six people can live in the same household, but only four of them can eat together at a table in a restaurant; yet in that same restaurant four people from different households can sit at the same table, served by someone they don’t know and receive food prepared by another person who is a stranger.

Why do people flying into Canada (even if they have been vaccinated) have to quarantine for three days at a government designated hotel, while people driving across the border have 72 hours to produce a negative Covid test? How is it truckers, who travel to many different places and are in contact with many different people, are free to travel back and forth across the border on business without question?

Where’s the ‘science’?

Why is it when governments shut down or restrict businesses and issue stay at home orders to combat Covid, they still want schools to be open with students

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and teachers in the classroom? Why is this acceptable according to ‘science’, and yet elected politicians don’t sit together in their respective chambers to conduct business, and places of worship are limited to how many people may worship together. Where’s the science when grocery stores are free to have people from many walks of life come and go on a regular basis, while other businesses must shut down or offer curb service?

Why is it that people who have been vaccinated are still required to wear masks and social distance? What does the vaccine do, or are we still trying to figure that out?

I keep hearing Covid guidelines or health orders are based on ‘science’.

Would someone explain the science to me? Like many others, I am confused and just want to be clearly informed.

For many the confusion is creating a spirit of fear, while government and health authorities exercise their power and control using ‘science’ to justify their actions. We need more than daily numbers that add to the confusion; we need real, consistent and clear information to cope with Covid.

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Would it be legitimate now to ask the question “is this really a lethal pandemic?” I don’t say it isn’t a pandemic, only that the degree of lethality may be questioned.

I have one more question I would like to ask - “when did our ‘medical’ system abandon ‘health’ care”? Arguably the most glaring omission in the information that is provided to the general public is how to maintain good health and resist this virus. Particularly, when we have all been told our health, even our lives, are at risk and we must all run and hide in our homes, not once over the course of this whole year have I heard a segment on mainstream media offering information about the long list of proven interventions that support immune health, prevent infection and even treat COVID, should you be unfortunate enough to be among the 3% of the population that tests positive. It would be a refreshing source of hope to us all if our local doctors would bring health promoting strategies to our attention when they have the opportunity, rather than simply telling us how full the hospital is and reminding us to wash our hands and stay home.

Please do not assume I am undervaluing medical care - I am a retired health-care worker, and my thoughts and prayers have often gone out to those on the front lines that are caring for very sick people, often putting themselves at risk. They deserve our gratitude. They also deserve the truth about what could help them and their patients pursue health and avoid succumbing to any virus, and many chronic diseases as well. And they aren’t getting the whole truth from Big Pharma, believe me. The vaccines are not our only hope! But, I won’t allow myself to get started on that subject!

I say ask all the questions that are on your heart! And when you find some answers, please be brave enough to write about them so we can all be informed, even if it means we must endure the discomfort of thinking for ourselves!

Bev Baron

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It was, therefore, a very serious situation when former defence chief Gen. Vance, one of the country’s top soldiers, was accused of sexual misconduct against former employees. The problem is that these allegations were also embarrassing for the Liberal government, who like to portray themselves as advocates of feminism but behind the scenes act otherwise (remem-

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The allegations against Vance were first brought forward by former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne, to whom the alleged victims had brought their complaints in confidence. In 2018, Walbourne took the allegations to Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan to ask him what the next steps should be for an investigation.

Sajjan refused to listen and dismissed Walbourne from the room without explanation.

In testimony before the House of Commons Defence Committee, Sajjan first tried to assert that he had only heard about the allegations a few weeks ago. He also tried to avoid admitting that he had met with Walbourne on the topic. This whopper went all the way up the food chain, as Justin Trudeau himself in Question Period tried to assert that he had only heard about the allegations recently through “news reports” but that his office had also heard about them in 2018.

When the Liberals were finally caught in this web, Sajjan then claimed he shut down the discussion because he thought it would have been “inappropriate” for him to interfere in an investigation. But interfere is exactly what he did. Rather than establishing an independent investigation, he turned Walbourne’s allegations over to the Privy Council Office (PCO), the branch of the civil service responsible 21043BS0

for providing political and policy support for the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Because it is tied directly to the government, the PCO is not qualified to conduct an independent, confidential investigation. Lacking confidence in the PCO’s independence, Walbourne felt it would be a breach of privacy to reveal the alleged victims to them.

The web surrounding the Vance investigation becomes more and more tangled.

In February, Canada’s new top military commander, Admiral Art McDonald suddenly stepped down after only two months on the job – a further sign of chaos in the armed forces under the Liberals’ watch.

Minister Sajjan continues to try to muddy the waters with convoluted, hypocritical responses. Where there’s smoke there’s

fire: it’s clear there’s something about this case that has the Liberal government very worried.

In the meantime, three years after having had the courage to come forward, the alleged victims continue to wait for justice.

The current military ombudsman, Gregory Lick summed the situation up best in his testimony to the Defence Committee: “I say enough. Enough of the self-protectionism and deflecting. Enough political foot-dragging.”

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Province seeing significant progress on organ donations on Green Shirt Day Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The province of Saskatchewan continues to see organ donation rates climb in the province three years after a selfless act born of unimaginable tragedy changed lives for the better.

On April 7, 2018, Humboldt Broncos player Logan Boulet died from injuries sustained in the accident a day earlier that led to the deaths of 16 players and team staff. A defenceman with the team, he’d played 37 games that season, putting up 15 points throughout the campaign.

But it wouldn’t be his on-ice contributions that turned him into a positive symbol of the disaster.

Boulet, 19, had earlier told his parents Bernadine and Toby that he was registering as a organ donor, and if something were to happen, to follow the path of his mentor and former coach Ric Suggitt. Suggitt had passed away a year earlier, and his decision to support organ donation had resulted in six lives being saved.

As it turns out, that’s exactly how many lives Boulet would save as well.

And the world took notice.

In the days and months that followed, almost 150,000 people registered to become organ donors, a number that remains the highest number to sign on due to one event and one person. The sudden increase has become known as the “Logan Boulet Effect.”

It also led to the creation of Green Shirt Day held on April 7 of every year, to “honour and remember and recognize the victims and families of that fatal crash and continue Logan’s legacy by inspiring Canadians to talk to their families and register as organ donors,” according to the website greenshirtday.ca.

In Saskatchewan, organ donation rates have almost doubled in the three years since, going from 14 deceased organ donations per year to 25 in 2020-21. That includes an increase each year since the accident.

“This is a hopeful sign for individuals and families awaiting a transplant,” said Saskachewan Minister of Health Paul Merriman. “A lot of hard work has gone into raising awareness of the need for organ donation, and it is encouraging to see that translate into more donations. Saskatchewan's organ and tissue donor registry - which now has more than 13,000 people signed up - is a key part of maintaining this momentum. I urge everyone to consider registering and expressing their willingness to donate, and possibly one day save a life.”

Those who wish to become organ donors are asked to first discuss your wishes with your family to make them aware of what to do in case the worst should happen. Anyone over 16 years of age can register at givelifesask.ca.

One organ donor can save up to eight lives through the donation of the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas and intestines. One tissue donor can help 75 people, including corneas, skin, tendons, bone, nerves and heart valves.

For more information on organ and tissue donation in Saskatchewan or to register as an organ donor, visit givelifesask.ca. For more on Boulet and the ongoing Green Shirt Day efforts, visit greenshirtday.ca.

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At the north end of the spacious grounds, the Golden Mile Arena and outdoor show rings house horse shows, cattle and bull shows, dog agility training and shows, and many other events.

The grounds also host two convention/ meeting centres. The Convention Centre offers banquet space and on-site caterers and can accommodate up to 1,000 people.

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Schools from across the city and province visit the centre annually to view the resident owls and take an educational tour.

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Palliser Library region celebrating federal reversal of accessibility funding cuts Larissa Kurz

Directors in the Palliser Regional Library are applauding the federal government’s decision to return funding to a national program that helps libraries provide audiobooks and other accessible reading materials to patrons, after announcing cuts earlier in November.

The federal government’s 2020 Fall Economic Statement announced that the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) and the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) will both face a 25 per cent reduction in annual funding every year until 2024-25, when CELA’s funding will be cut entirely.

An extended advocacy campaign from the CELA and NNELS asked the public to oppose the cuts, prompting Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough to stop the cut and restore $1 million in funding for this year. No commitments were made for future funding.

“I'm very happy that the funding was restored for this year, but I am concerned that funding will be cut again in the future,” said Arwen Rudolph, who organized the public efforts for the Palliser region.

The federal government first pledged $3 million in annual funding to CELA and $1 million annually to NNELS for their accessibility services in 2019, which has allowed both organizations to print and distribute more materials to libraries across the country.

Cuts to the accessible reading materials program from CELA and NNELS would be a big concern across the region, said Rudolph in an email with the Moose Jaw Express. Libraries rely on the program to provide accessible formats of books that the industry is currently not creating itself.

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The partnership between CELA and NNELS uses federal funding to convert books into accessible formats, like audiobooks or braille books, which are then provided to public libraries.

“If organizations like CELA and NNELS had to reduce or eliminate their services to public libraries due to funding cuts, we would absolutely not be able to offer the same amount of materials to people with print disabilities,” said Rudolph. “We simply don't have the money or resources to do so ourselves.”

Print disabilities include anything that affects a person’s ability to read a book in a traditional format, said Rudolph. This includes low vision or blindness, as well as learning disabilities like dyslexia or physical disabilities like cerebral palsy.

CELA said that an estimated 1 in 10 Canadians need accessible materials due to a print disability, but less than 1 in 10 books in Canada are published in accessible formats.

Both organizations issued a joint statement following the funding announcement on April 7, asking the public to continue reaching out to their local politicians to call for a sustained funding commitment for the future.

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Provincial budget includes $2.6 billion deficit, continued COVID-19 investments Larissa Kurz

Saskatchewan’s finance minister and deputy Premier Donna Harpauer tabled the 2021-22 budget on April 6, which details the province’s plans for a continued COVID-19 response and further investments into health and education sectors.

"This budget will protect Saskatchewan people through the pandemic, as more vaccines are received and life begins to return to normal," Harpauer said. "And as our province and our economy emerges from the pandemic, this budget will grow Saskatchewan through incentives and key investments, while keeping life affordable for families."

Harpauer reported that the forecasted deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year is $2.6 billion, with a total of $3.1 billion in capital spending on the horizon. The deficit projection is larger than estimates made for 2020-21, which was then labelled as the largest deficit in provincial history.

The provincial government is now anticipating a return to a balanced budget won’t occur until 2026-27, with deficits projected for the next four years due to the increased spending needs caused by the pandemic.

Saskatchewan’s forecasted revenue is $14.5 billion, an increase of 6.1 per cent from last year, and all five revenue categories are slated to see an increase. Harpauer expects the province will continue to see a 4 per cent growth each year until 2025. Expenses are currently projected at $17.1 billion, an increase of 6.3 per cent.

Saskatchewan’s GDP is forecasted to grow by 3.4 per cent, and Harpauer said further recovery is anticipated throughout the year. Net debt in the province is the lowest in the country, tied with Alberta,

and total public debt is projected to be $27.8 billion, an increase of $4.2 billion from last year.

Harpauer said the province will be making record investments into health care, education and social services in the budget this year, as well as working to support the economy through the shock of the pandemic.

Highlights: healthcare, senior care and mental health funding This year’s budget is allocating $1.5 billion in COVID-19 support, after pledging $2 billion during last year. Another $1.3 billion in funding is already in place over the next two years, totalling $4.8 billion in COVID funding since the pandemic began in 2020.

Healthcare has a record-high budget of $6.54 billion, an increase of 5.8 per cent from last year, with capital investments in the sector set at $162 million.

Of the healthcare budget, $90 million has been allocated for the province’s COVID-19 response, which will cover the vaccine rollout, purchase of personal protective equipment, contact tracing services, expansion of testing and laboratory capacities, and long-term care supports.

The SHA will receive a $3.96 billion grant, a 6 per cent increase from the previous year, and a record investment of $458 million into mental health and addiction services. This includes $7.2 million for targeted services for youth, suicide prevention and harm reduction treatments, and $16.2 million for hospital-based mental health services.

The province is also pledging $850,000 to open 12 new addiction treatment beds and two pre-treatment beds in Estevan.

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Highlights: social services, justice, and infrastructure Social services projects will receive a 4.5 per cent increase in funding for a total of $1.56 billion this budget, which will be allocated to cover changes in several support programs for the province’s most vulnerable residents.

The Seniors Income Plan will receive an additional $3.5 million, and the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability will get an increase of $19 million. Disability services funding will total $660 million, an increase of $48.8 million from last year.

The province has also allocated more funding for residential care spaces for Finance minister and deputy premier youth with developmental needs, specialDonna Harpauer presented the 2021-22 ized training for foster parents housing provincial budget to the Legislative As- children with special needs, and extended family caregivers. sembly on April 6. (screenshot) Funding for the justice system will focus on the Saskatchewan Public Safety Long-term care supports will total $18.3 Agency and the development of a police million, with the province spending $6 oversight body, while also providing $4.3 million to hire an additional 100 continu- million to courts and correctional centres ing care aides. Investments into an 80-bed for pandemic-related safety measures. long-term care facility in La Ronge and The Saskatoon Correctional Centre has another facility in Grenfell have been ap- received a $55.8 million investment to proved, as well as funds for facility plan- build a remand centre and expand the urning in Estevan, Watson and Regina. ban camp on site.

As promised during the past election cam- Development of a gang violence reduction paign, the province will be expanding the strategy has been granted $3.2 million, Autism Spectrum Disorder program and and another $110,000 will fund a police the Saskatchewan Insulin Pump program, and crisis team (PACT) in Estevan. and reducing ambulance fees for seniors.

A total of $830 million will be invested Highlights: education in highway infrastructure, including the Education spending in the budget will be planned construction of passing lanes, $3.75 billion, up more than 11.6 per cent highway twinning and other road projfrom last year, with the province’s schools ects. These upcoming projects will affect divisions receiving $1.96 billion in oper- an estimated 1,350 kilometres of highating funding. ways.

Part of the budget allocation will fulfil The province will also be implementing the 2 per cent wage increase negotiated in an annual road use fee of $150 for electric the teacher’s collective bargaining agree- vehicles, paid at the time of registration, ment, and capital investments will sup- which will come into effect beginning in port the building of 16 new schools and October. With 403 electric vehicles alrenovation of 5 existing schools across the ready registered with SGI, Harpauer said province. the estimated annual revenue will be over About $20 million in Safe Schools fund- $600,000. ing from the provincial and federal gov- Municipal infrastructure investments will ernments will carry over from the previ- total $244.6 million, and investment into ous year, provided as COVID support.

Crown corporations will be $1.6 billion An additional 227 licensed childcare this fiscal year. SaskPower, SaskEnergy spaces will be created in the province, as and SaskTel have pledged funds to conpart of the government’s four-year plat- duct system improvements to better their form to increase childcare access, at a cost services. of $75.5 million in 2021-22.

The province has also planned for $3.8 Post-secondary institutions will receive million in royalty relief to help gas and $678.5 million, an increase of 4.4 per oil producers invest in methane emission cent, and an additional $39.8 million for projects, and will be using $9.3 million student supports including the promised this year to establish new international increase to the Saskatchewan Advantage trade and export offices in China, India, Scholarship.

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Former finance minister provides analysis of Sask. budget during chamber webinar Larissa Kurz

Following the release of the provincial budget in the Legislature on April 6, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce hosted former Minister of Finance Kevin Doherty for a conversation about the provincial budget process.

Doherty, now the managing director at Prairie Sky Strategy, joined chamber CEO Steve McLellan on April 7 for an informational session with chamber members.

“I watched with interest yesterday [as] Minister [Donna] Harpauer delivered her budget and what caught my eye is that this is a spending budget,” said Doherty, beginning the talk.

He said that 75 per cent of the spending allocation in the 2021-22 budget is directed towards healthcare, education, social services and the justice sector, which he noted is not out of place compared to oth-

er provincial budgets.

In addition to the record spending outline by Harpauer, the estimated deficit in this year’s budget is also at a record-high $2.6 billion, but Doherty explained that a large deficit typically goes in hand with a spending budget.

“When things are going well, finance ministers take too much credit and when they’re going bad, finance minsters take too much [heat],” said Doherty.

Spending plans are created during a lengthy process that involves a treasury board, the various ministries, cabinet ministers and the premier. Investment in provincial assets, including infrastructures like hospitals or highways, results in debt that finance experts consider “good debt.”

The key to remember, said Doherty, is that government officials are keeping tabs

on revenue lines throughout the fiscal year and adjusting spending allocations in response to quarterly reports.

Serious changes in the economic climate — including decisions made by outside countries — can have a big impact, and Doherty noted that changes in revenues will be the milestones to watch over the next year.

Doherty also predicts that the large spending budget outline this year will decrease in the following years, as less funding is required to address the pandemic. But, he noted, governments also have difficulty cutting funding once it’s been provided.

“The difficulty in managing a budget in politics is that nobody wants their services reduced, or pay more, but then they get mad at you when you’re running deficits,” said Doherty. “People want more spending, particularly in their area of concern,

but they don't want cuts that affect them.”

Announcing a big deficit with a budget report can cause panic to rise, said Doherty, but often the realistic impacts of spending and cuts are complicated and best explained by a finance expert.

Public criticisms of government finance plans are sometimes too critical, said Doherty, as the decision process involves a lot of continually moving parts within government structures.

“It's difficult in a four-year time frame to sit down and have a non-partisan discussion about issues without it becoming partisan,” said Doherty. “The complexity of the problems that all governments are dealing with, and the simplistic solutions that people demand. . . we don't have the time to sit down and have the discussions [needed] to resolve those.”

Tech company that helps create digital time capsules gaining widespread attention Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A Moose Jaw tech company that helps people preserve their physical and digital memories using an online platform is quickly gaining provincial and national attention.

Established by co-founders Jessica McNaughton and Taylor Fox in January 2020, memoryKPR “is a digital time capsule that allows you to save, protect, design and tell your story in a meaningful way,” according to its website.

McNaughton had the idea for the company after both of her parents and a niece died, with all three leaving behind physical or digital media that she wanted to preserve. Specifically, she wanted to save her father’s voicemails and her niece’s social media presence.

“Unfortunately, we lost some (materials) on social media and therefore learned the hard lesson that it is an impermanent solution for things like this, so created a company to solve that problem,” said McNaughton.

People need to know where they came from and have the ability to tell those who come afterward about that history, she continued. Humans usually had one-dimensional ways to record their memories for decades, such as letters or physical pictures, but voice recordings became important as well.

The ability to capture stories in multi-dimensional ways in the last 20 years has also grown exponentially. People will upload 14 trillion images this year, or 1.8 billion images every day.

“The way I think about it is, what are you going to pull off your shelf to show your kids in 30 years, or your family?” said McNaughton. “And right now, probably really nothing, other than a media folder with loose images.”

Users can add still images, images with voice tags, audio, video, and print — they maintain ownership of these materials — while others can contribute material through a link or QR code. It’s also possible to export materials from social media into the platform.

McNaughton and her team of seven have been building the platform since April

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2020. The back end is fully developed — “We have excellent security,” she pointed out — while features to make story design more attractive are coming along, such as chapters, timelines and maps.

The company launched its premium version this past January — there is also a free version — and has acquired about 500 active users, all without spending a dime on advertising.

“We’re pretty pleased with that,” said McNaughton.

The company recently received national attention for its partnership with seniors’ care organization Eden Care Communities. During a pilot project this past winter at two care homes in Saskatoon, memoryKPR helped residents connect with their families during the pandemic by recording their thoughts about their life.

The tech company has also teamed up with funeral homes, wedding planners, and high schools preparing for graduation. Sports teams, youths, social media influences and friends sharing ski trip pictures have also used the private platform.

Meanwhile, memoryKPR recently received $125,000 through a Saskatchewan/ Manitoba Angel Network Investment program, while it is working with two companies that convert physical media — such as pictures and VHS tapes — into digital. This ensures that people can share their media online instead of having a box sitting on a shelf.

“It’s for everyone with a story worth preserving,” McNaughton said. “We … don’t think our stories are worth preserving.

But do we wish we could hear grandpa’s story in his own voice? Yes.” memoryKPR is still in its infancy but has exciting short-term and long-term plans that include automating storytelling worldwide, McNaughton continued. The company is also excited to receive support from the community and provincewide.

“We’re excited, but we’re also really aggressively pursuing going bigger and faster … ,” she added. “We keep ahead of the trends (and changes) of digital space so your stories can last through them.”

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Ongoing pandemic halts popular Gord Johnson tours for second-straight year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The pandemic continues to affect the tourism industry’s ability to operate, which has forced Gord Johnson to halt his popular tours of the Moose Jaw area for a second-straight year.

“It hit like a hammer on a nail when it all came to an end (last March) — a very abrupt end,” he said recently.

As part of Johnson Tour Guide Service, the Moose Javian provides services such as guided bus tours in and around the city, walking tours of the community’s murals and historic downtown, trips through Wakamow Valley and visits to 15 Wing Air Base.

Johnson, 75, has helped thousands of tourists over the years after retiring from his profession as a teacher more than 20 years ago. Taking out-of-towners around the community as a post-retirement job has brought him much joy and excitement.

Several organizations have recognized Johnson’s tourism efforts. He received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, and he received the Ambassador Award for Tourism Services from the Saskatchewan Tourism Educational Council in 2003.

Johnson has been cooling his heels — he and his wife have taken trips around the area during the pandemic — ever since the pandemic hit Saskatchewan. He thinks tourists will now hesitate to come to Moose Jaw with the variants still active, while they will likely be wary of sitting in a bus for hours.

When he can give tours, though, they are enjoyable.

“Moose Jaw has so much to offer, really, and it’s just so unique,” he said. “One doesn’t have that opportunity now

Marc Legare

A Distant View

Marc Legare is a philosopher and motorcycle adventurist.

He has travelled extensively, worked and lived in Australia, US, and across Canada.

He has a varied working career including: Firefighter, Lawyer, Navy, Motorcycle Importer, plus others.

He chose to return to southern Saskatchewan because of his family’s deep roots here.

As a columnist, Legare’s columns will offer food for thought.

We are supposedly a morally superior society who live by high-minded and honorable principles that are applied to everyone. No one would dispute that living by objective principles is a hallowed and venerable way to co-exist in our everyone-should-be-included society.

The sad reality is that many have become very good at adjusting, minimizing, or ignoring essential principles in order to accommodate individual viewpoints. Many have strongly held opinions, yet few of those opinions have any objective foundation.

Currently, legions of people are estranged from the underlying paradigm of living a principled life. It seems necessary to remind ourselves what a principle actually means. It is defined as; a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning. For greater certain-

Tour guide Gord Johnson has taken tourists around Moose Jaw for more than 20 years and has met many interesting people, such as astronauts Julie Payette and Chris Hadfield, and Prince Edward. The pandemic has forced him to halt his business for now.

File photo to talk about the city (and) history of it. Really, as a city, we’re second-to-none anywhere in Western Canada — our rich heritage from the past.”

One premier tourism company that has provided Johnson with plenty of business is Ontario-based Great Canadian Holidays and Coaches. The business normally comes west 10 times a year, which has added up to over 200 trips during the last 20 years. However, the business is holding off on giving tours until the pandemic ends.

Johnson has developed many friendships with tourists who have taken his tours, he said. One woman from North Dakota called him years afterward and said her favourite part was visiting a Hutterite colony and hearing students sing without instruments.

“It takes different things to affect people too. But we just have the most interesting story here in Moose Jaw. It’s just unparalleled,” he added.

Johnson credits former mural painter Dale Cline for inspiring him to promote the community. Cline painted several murals in Moose Jaw about the air force. He also visited Johnson’s classes at King George School and led students in creating cartoons.

“He was sort of a droll kind of person, but when he saw what the children could do, boy, he rose to the occasion and really appreciated the efforts of the young people,” said Johnson, adding he received many of Cline’s slides, photos, write-ups and historical information about Moose Jaw after the artist died.

Johnson began giving trolley tours after he retired and became a tourism ambassador with Tourism Moose Jaw. This allowed him to meet Prince Edward in 2003 when the latter visited Moose Jaw to celebrate the community’s 100th birthday.

Johnson doubts that he will return full-time to give tours either this year or in the future, especially because of his age, he added. Instead, he is thinking of giving the occasional tour to small groups.

Gord Johnson can be reached at 306-692-0072 or gdjohnson@sasktel.net.

What Is Good For The Goose ty, a principle is the underlying moral or value we apply to a situation to determine what is just or unjust. It goes without saying that any precept must be evenly applied if it is to remain a touchstone, otherwise everything would be relegated to mere individual belief.

“What is good for the goose is good for the gander” fully encapsulates what we once held as an underlying standard. This equality minded saying succinctly holds that if something applies to one person, it applies to others as well. That is about as fair as it gets. Following that creed provides an objective starting point to determine what is fair instead of a murky, shifting subjective view that can go off the rails.

An on-the-street example of this underlying principle is our doctrine of innocent until proven guilty. If we apply the ‘good for the goose’ code, everyone is entitled to that protection.

Unfortunately, modern society dismisses our tried-andtrue creed of ‘innocent until proven guilty’ regularly. Social media platforms, main stream news, and individuals unashamedly accuse, judge, and convict people instantly whenever someone speaks out against the status quo of the politically correct.

We have all heard of, or witnessed, instant crucifixions of teachers, professors, elected officials, and others for making a comment that was merely unpopular without examination of any validity behind it. Just because something is unwelcome does not make it necessarily wrong.

Consideration of facts in support or negation of that statement or belief should be common practice. That is not the case today. Something spoken need only be unpopular and our electronic town squares will convict the speaker of blasphemy and moral high treason.

How many of us would like to be on the receiving end of

such a harsh, nasty, immediate and ruthless conviction?

Especially without a presumption of innocence which should result in an examination of surrounding facts.

The world will become increasingly scary and erratic if our commitment to that doctrine deteriorates further.

Our society is leaning more and more toward dismissing that criterion as well as many other valuable core intrinsic standards.

Our wise sayings and cornerstone beliefs are fading away. Odd when you think about it. Society screams for equality, yet our ‘good for the goose’ mentality has gone by the wayside. This suggests many are more interested in appearing enlightened by shouting support for equality but fairness itself is not in their mind’s eye. It seems obvious that the distinguished yardstick of ‘good for the goose’ philosophy is ignored because it applies to everyone, not just the victimized group du jour.

It is no wonder we cannot find the bottom of anything.

We have forgotten the basis for our beliefs and ignore any underlying principles behind them. This results in a societal foundation made of sand. If we disregard our foundational underpinnings, why use any moral guideposts whatsoever?

A new aged rewriting of our old adage would go something like this; “What is good for the goose is good for the gander providing the gander is politically correct, if not, the gander can go to hell.”

For those who have such a mindset, that may work, until they are the gander...

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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Battle of Vimy Ridge produced four Victoria Cross recipients, including one Moose Javian Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Canadian soldiers overcame impossible odds and the chaos of battle to capture the seemingly impregnable Vimy Ridge in 1917, with four soldiers — including one Moose Javian — receiving the highest military medal for their efforts.

The April 9 to 12 battle was the first time all four Canadian divisions — composed of 100,000 men — fought together during the First World War, while it was also the first time that they fought under a Canadian leader — General Sir Arthur Currie.

While the British and French had bled themselves dry attempting to capture the strongpoint, with a new strategy and newfound drive, the Canadians overcame the strongest German defences in northwest France and succeeded in their mission — with almost all objectives achieved during the first day.

Four Canadians were awarded the Victoria Cross — the highest military medal that the British Empire awarded — for their courage and bravery. These men included Pte. William Johnstone Milne, Lance-Sgt. Ellis Sifton, Pte. John Pattison and Capt. Thain MacDowell.

Moose Jaw connection Milne was born in Cambusnethan, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1892, and moved to Canada with his family in 1910. He worked on a farm near Mortlach before enlisting in Moose Jaw in 1915. He was assigned to the 46th Battalion before being transferred to the depleted 16th Battalion.

Early on April 9, German machine-gun fire checked the advance of Milne’s company. Crawling on his hands and knees, he

managed to reach the gun, kill the crew, and capture the gun. Milne, 24, later repeated this action against a second enemy machine-gun crew but was killed shortly afterwards.

Milne’s body was not recovered from the battlefield. He is commemorated on the Vimy Ridge Memorial in France.

According to a McLean’s magazine article from Feb. 15, 1929, “The front of the 16th Battalion was swept by a leaden belt and the Highlanders dropped. Many casualties were suffered from a machine gun that was being industriously served by a resolute crew. Private Milne spotted the emplacement, and, on his hands and knees, he worked his way toward it.

“A bag of bombs was slung over his shoulder. The fire was low, bullets almost ricocheting off the ground, which forced Milne to hug the mud. By some saving grace he was untouched. He got within measurable distance of the emplacement and leaped to his feet. Into the middle of the machine-gun crew, he hurtled his bombs, following these up by rushing the gun itself.

“This menace removed, his comrades dashed on to their first objective and continued to the next—the famous ‘Zwischen Stellung’ (Intermediate Position).

“The front of the Highlanders was raked by a vicious fire, which came with particular ferocity from an old haystack directly in the line of advance. Milne’s tactics, having proved successful in the first instance, he elected to repeat them. Again crawling forward, he discovered the hay-

Victoria Cross, the highest military medal awarded in Canada and the British Commonwealth. stack to be a concealment for a concrete emplacement, behind which a group of gunners were exacting heavy toll.

“Milne’s first missile knocked the gun out of commission. Taking advantage of the consternation among the crew, the gallant Highlander rushed the position and forced the surrender of the enemy. Of him, the (Victoria Cross) citation says: ‘His wonderful bravery and resource on these two occasions undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his comrades.’

“Private Milne was killed shortly after capturing the second gun.”

A heritage site in Moose Jaw is dedicated to Milne’s heroics. William Milne Place is

Pte. William Johnstone Milne.

located at the Old Fire Hall at 136 Fairford Street West, where a plaque honours his actions during the battle.

Other VC winners Besides Milne, the three other Vimy Ridge Victoria Cross recipients met different fates during and after the battle.

Sifton — whose actions mirrored those of Milne — was killed during the attack, Pattison died during an attack on Lens, France on June 3, 1917, while MacDowell survived the battle and later died in Brockville, Ont., on March 29, 1960.

From The Kitchen

C h u rc h wo m e n s h o w t h e i r K i t c h e n M a g i c i n c o o k b o o k

By Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express

In the late 1990s the United Church Women of the Abbey, Lancer/Portreeve United Church decided to publish a cookbook of the members’ favourite recipes.

The result was the book, Kitchen Magic, including traditional, vintage and modern recipes showing the heritage of the church community.

This week’s recipes for meatless casseroles come from the Kitchen Magic cookbook.

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Scalloped Corn

2-14 oz. cans creamed corn 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup milk 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 3/4 cup cracker crumbs 3 tbsps. melted butter

Mix corn, eggs, milk, salt and pepper and half the cracker crumbs and pour into a greased casserole.

Pour melted butter over remainder of crackers and sprinkle over corn mixture. Bake at 325 degrees F for

one hour. If desired, sprinkle some shredded cheese over the casserole during final five minutes of baking.

Serve hot.

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Barley Bake

1/2 lb. sliced, fresh mushrooms 1 white onions chopped 1 small garlic clove, chopped 1 cup pot barley 1/4 cup soft margarine or butter 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 4 cups water 5 tsps. chicken soup mix

Saute onion, mushrooms and barley in margarine. In large measuring cup, add chicken soup mix to water, stirring well. Add salt and pepper.

Transfer browned barley mixture to a large, greased casserole dish. Add chicken stock and stir well. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours.

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Herbed Potato Sticks

1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tbsps. olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tbsps. parsley flakes 1/2 tsp. basil 1 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. salt pinch pepper 4 large potatoes

In a greased microwave-safe casserole, combine onion, oil, butter and garlic. Microwave on high for 1 1/2-2 minutes or until onion is softened, stirring once.

Stir in parsley, basil, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Peel potatoes and cut into lengthwise sticks. Add potatoes to casserole and toss to coat. Cover and microwave at high for 10-12 minutes or until fork tender, stirring occasionally.

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Carla Beck NDP MLA for Regina Lakeview and the Party’s Education Critic asked a question of the Minister of Education the Honourable Dustan Duncan.

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Minister Duncan replied the decision to cated, Moose Jaw school divisions have April 12th. re-open Moose Jaw’s schools was a sound decided, in concert with their local public The move has some in the community one based upon advice of local public health officer, that it is safe to return to questioning the safety of students returnschool at level 2 on Monday, Mr. Speak- ing to class with Variants Of Concern health officials.

“So many things that need to be correct- er. In fact when schools return after the cases rising in the community. ed in the premise of the member’s ques- Easter break on Monday, 80 per cent of A letter to Prairie South from a Microtion, but I would just say this: for the most schools will be at level 2, Mr. Speaker. So, biology and Immunology expert at the part, by and large, our schools have been Mr. Speaker, I think that what this shows University of Saskatchewan’s College a very safe environment for teachers and is that we’ve given the ability and we’ve of Medicine asking for the Division to staff and students for the entire school given the resources for local school divi- re-consider the decision, and reprinted year, Mr. Speaker. We do have a number sions to make the most appropriate deci- on MJ Independent website has sent off a of areas in the province at various times sions at the most appropriate level — the wave of local concern. throughout the last year where school di- local level,” he said.

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Dr. Kyle Anderson, an assistant professor and undergraduate chair of the DepartRight SideMicrobiology and ment of Biochemistry, Immunology at the College of Medicine in Saskatoon, wrote a letter to director of education Tony Baldwin and board chairman Robert Bachmann on April 8 “to implore you to make a decision that is science-backed and evidence-based” with reopening schools.

Left Side While he understood that phase 4 schooling — learning from home — put low-income students and families at a disadvantage and forced more women to look after their children, Anderson was “100 (per cent) certain” that keeping schools closed was “for the greater good of everyone in your community.”

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that the United Kingdom variant spread That letter later appeared on Anderson’s more easily and increased hospitaliza- Twitter page. tion. While the initial measures to protect During their conversation, Baldwin told schools were sufficient, variants drove Anderson to direct his comments to the outbreaks at schools in Canada in March. Saskatchewan Health Authority. Baldwin This shows that “regular masked instruc- noted that he is not a microbiologist, so it tion is not enough protection anymore,” would be better for Anderson and public health officials to work together to supespecially for unvaccinated school staff.

“Please, I implore you, reverse your de- port schools. cision to return to in-person instruction “It would be easier for me if we didn’t and remain in phase 4 until there is at have people with opposite opinions to the least some indication that the trends of medical health folks — who are supportthis third wave have begun to reverse,” he ing school divisions out there — in the added. “Right now, there is not a single media making anxiety levels worse for scrap of evidence the situation is improv- parents and staff,” said Baldwin. “It absoing from when the decision was first made lutely stirs up anxiety.”

Prairie South and Holy Trinity Catholic to go to phase 4.”

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The doctors’ evidence for reopening schools included not seeing secondary transmission in schools; transmission occurring more at home; Moose Jaw being smaller than Regina and having different demographics; and the transmission curve.

Baldwin appreciated that the doctors were “completely confident” in reopening schools and were not wishy-washy in their approach.

“We’re committed to making data-based decisions using the advice of the medical health officers and public health system in Saskatchewan,” he said, “and not worrying about the emotional piece … . I know it’s making it much more difficult for my staff, and I believe it’s also making it quite a bit more difficult for parents.”

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Residents recall when Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth visited Moose Jaw Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Some residents have recalled the times when they saw Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II in Moose Jaw or during the other tours that the royal couple took of the province.

Prince Philip, who died at age 99 on April 9, was married to the Queen for 73 years and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

“I remember Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth driving through Crescent Park in an open car,” remembered Bernice Panko. “We were held back as there were lots of people (15,000). They went to a church service at St. John’s (Anglican) — now known as St. Aidan’s — and you needed a special invitation to attend the Princess Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip tour Moose Jaw with thousands of people watching from a distance in 1951. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Public Library

rincess Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip braved the weather during a tour of Moose Jaw in 1951. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Public Library

service.”

Florence Huttala recalled being excited to go to Crescent Park, where she and some friends attempted to get as close as possible to the royal couple.

“They (looked) so natural and are lovely people. I am Scottish, so I believe in royalty,” Huttala added. “I also (saw) Prince Philip when he came (by himself), but there wasn’t as many people.”

John Howard recalled the excitement of when Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip toured the downtown area.

“They drove down Main Street and there were piles of people,” he said.

Several residents remembered the royal couple visiting the Tuxford-area farm of Carl Wells during a tour in 1959.

“The couple had a very lovely farm and garden. The couple who had the farm was very interested in the monarchy,” said Mona Boyle.

The royal couple toured Moose Jaw on several occasions — in 1951, 1977 and 1978 — both before and after Elizabeth became Queen. The Moose Jaw Public Library’s archives department has several photos and news articles that record when the couple came to The Friendly City.

Wells told the Times-Herald in 1977 that he had been chosen because he had earlier entertained the parents whose children were training at the airbase. Wells said the parents were well-known officials in NATO who had come to the base from all over the world.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth leave St. John’s Anglican Church — now St. Aidan — and speak briefly with Rev. John Matheson, in 1978. Photo courtesy Moose Jaw Public Library The Wells family spent more than a week preparing their home, maintaining the yard, polishing the floors and cleaning out the barn. Wells remembered telling the newspaper that two Scotland Yard members went over his house “with a finetoothed comb” with assistance from the RCMP. “Mr. Wells said security was very tight,” the article added.

Queen Elizabeth II is Canada’s head of state and is this country’s longest-reigning monarch at 69 years.

Stuck in a dangerous information echo chamber:

When we limit our media consumption to one side of the political spectrum, we get a distorted picture of reality

By Michael Zwaagstra

Everyone likes positive affirmation. It’s nice knowing that while the rest of the world has gone crazy, your friends have your back.

It feels even better when you have thousands of friends agreeing with everything you say. Frankly, that’s the power of social media, where positive affirmation is only a few clicks away.

Social media apps like Facebook and Twitter make it easy for people to surround themselves with like-minded individuals. If someone posts something you don’t like, just block or mute them. Before long, you have your own customized echo chamber.

Our echo chambers extend beyond just social media, however. We gravitate to news outlets that reflect our ideological predispositions. Rebel News for those on the right end of the spectrum and PressProgress for those on the left, for example.

The era of everyone watching the same evening newscast with a trusted news anchor is long gone. As consumers, we get to pick what we want to see.

In and of itself, choice isn’t a bad thing. We certainly don’t want to go back to when CBC was our only option.

However, a problem arises when we limit our media consumption to one side of the political spectrum. Not only does this create an echo chamber where we never hear

dissenting views, it leads us to a distorted picture of reality.

It’s like visiting a fully-stocked buffet and loading your plate with nothing but bread. You aren’t going to have a very nutritious meal, no matter how much you like to eat bread.

Consider, for example, how several of the major networks covered the Jan. 6 riots in Washington, D.C. Left-leaning networks provided extensive coverage on Donald Trump’s controversial remarks shortly before the riot and crafted a narrative that made all 75 million Trump voters look like gun-toting wingnuts.

Meanwhile, right-leaning networks glossed over Trump’s role in the riot and focused on the fact that Facebook and Twitter banned Trump from their platforms. They raised the ominous spectre of censorship and suggested that conservative viewpoints might soon be banned from the internet.

The stories on the networks with different ideological perspectives were so different that it was hard to believe they were covering the same events. And yet they were.

Even worse is when groups publish outright lies and fabrication. The QAnon conspiracy theory is a prime example.

QAnon adherents believe that Trump is engaged in a se-

cret war against a deep state cabal of Satan-worshipping pedophiles, and that he’s still the legitimate president of the United States. Obviously, this is total nonsense.

Sadly, there’s no shortage of conspiracy theorist websites, videos and podcasts promoting this QAnon nonsense. People trapped in their own echo chamber become highly susceptible to conspiracy theories such as this one.

We can prevent this from happening by consulting a variety of sources and reading news stories that challenge our ideological predispositions. For teachers, this begins by modelling to students how to conduct proper research and showing them how to distinguish fact from fiction.

Our society will be a whole lot healthier if we listen to other people and interact with their ideas. We need to do more than just listen to our friends or news sources we agree with.

Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher, a senior fellow with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and author of A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning. © Troy Media

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Legion lowers flag to honour Vimy Ridge Day, death of Prince Philip Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Moose Jaw’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 has lowered its flag to half-staff to honour the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the death of Prince Philip.

This is the fourth year in a row that legions all across Canada have lowered their flags to honour the important event, which took place April 9 to 12, 1917 and involved 100,000 Canadians fighting all together for the first time in the First World War. “On the morning of April 9, 1917, soldiers from all four divisions of the Canadian Corps stormed the ridge in France for four days of brutal battle against the German forces,” the legion’s Dominion Command tweeted. “The capture of Vimy was a defining moment for Canada, but it came at a great cost. Almost 3,600 Canadian soldiers lost their lives and over seven thousand were wounded.

“Join us as we honour and remember those who served and sacrificed on this Vimy Ridge Day. #CanadaRemembers.”

Of the battalions that fought at Vimy Ridge, four were from Saskatchewan: the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, the 5th Battalion, the 28th Battalion and the 46th Battalion. Over subsequent years, the first two have evolved into the North Saskatchewan Regiment (based in Saskatoon); the 28th into the Royal Regina Rifles; and the 46th into the Saskatchewan Dragoons (based in Moose Jaw).

According to the book For All We Have and Are: Regina and the Experience of the Great War, by retired history professor James Pitsula, “The battle marked a transformation in Canada’s understanding of itself. The country was still British, but not as British as it had been before

Prince Philip has died at age 99. Photo by AP Moose Jaw’s legion branch 59 has lowered its flag to honour the 104th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the recent death of Prince Philip. Photo by Jason G. Antonio the war. The soldiers sensed this.

“They had come from all parts of Canada and had enlisted for various and diverse reasons … But, when they journeyed overseas and fought together as the Canadian Corps, something unusual and unexpected happened.

They discovered who they were, and in so doing helped other Canadians discover who they were too.”

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Canada’s head of state. Philip, 99, had been the Queen’s husband for 73 years and was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

The Duke of Edinburgh was born on June 10, 1921, on the island of Corfu near Greece. He later joined the Royal Naval College in 1939 and served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Philip and the Queen married on Nov. 20, 1947, in Westminster Abbey. Six kings and seven queens attended the ceremony.

He eventually said farewell to his naval career in July 1951, describing his days as commander of the frigate Magpie as the “happiest days of my sailor life.”

The prince and the Queen toured Canada many times over seven decades, including Moose Jaw several times.

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Moose Jaw schools returned to classrooms April 12 Moose Jaw Express staff

Students in Moose Jaw and Caronport in both the Prairie South School Division (PSSD) and Holy Trinity Catholic School Division (HTCSD) returned to the classroom on April 12.

The exception is Cornerstone Christian School, which will not return to the classroom before April 21 due to a high number of cases connected to the school in recent weeks. Cornerstone said the decision to remain remote has been made with approval from the school’s board and PSSD. “Teachers, staff, students and their family members have been ill or are ill with

symptoms ranging from mild to very serious. A significant number of teachers and students must continue to self-isolate until April 20 because of positive cases in their homes,” said Cornerstone's principal Scott Robertson, in a statement letter.

According to letters posted to both school divisions' social media feeds on April 7, students and teachers were to return to in-person learning as originally planned, despite previous warnings that remote learning could be extended.

The school divisions made this decision in consultation with medical health officers.

Despite the rise in variant cases, public health officials advised that "the profile of transmission is different here than in Regina" and the situations should be looked at differently.

Available medical data is showing that transmission in Moose Jaw and area is largely happening in household and public spaces, and public health has determined that the safety precautions in place in schools will be enough to mitigate risk.

Both divisions indicated they will continue to monitor the situation and will re-assess, if necessary.

Cornerstone Christian School is the only facility in Moose Jaw that will be remaining remote after Easter break. (photo by Larissa Kurz)

Prairie South School Division

Construction of joint-use school falling behind schedule Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The process to construct the joint-use school on South Hill has been “very, very slow” and is at risk of falling behind schedule, public school trustees heard recently.

A report presented during the April board of education meeting for Prairie South School Division indicates that the schedule faces a high risk of falling behind, affecting the project’s outcome. Delays occurred in acquiring the site and receiving approval from the City of Moose Jaw. “With design unable to substantially advance until after concept plan amendment and public consultation (have) been completed, a project completion date of January 2024 remains at risk,” the report added.

“This is a process that has been very, very slow in its evolution … ,” said education director Tony Baldwin. “We have already moved our opening date back once (from September 2023).”

What’s challenging is that other new schools announced at the same time have already started construction, while the school on South Hill is far behind, which has attracted comments from people familiar with building schools, he continued. Sometimes, though, good things take time

to complete; the division and its partners are working through those challenges.

“We’re certainly looking forward to an opportunity to get to our public consultation before the summer,” Baldwin added. “That will pave the way for some work to be happening at our school site in the not-too-distant future.”

The board is eager to see this project proceed and wants to ensure it’s pursued in properly, board chairman Robert Bachmann told the Moose Jaw Express after the meeting.

However, that needs to meet the requirements and preferences of city council, since the school is being constructed on municipal land.

The board is also enthusiastic to move to public consultations and receive feedback about the next stages, he continued. Once feedback is received and incorporated, the project can proceed through the phases of design, tender and construction.

“So, there’s still significant amounts of work to be done before anyone can see on the site what’s occurring, so we continue to be in dialogue with the various partners … ,” Bachmann said.

This includes working efficiently together so there aren’t delays that deny students the chance to learn in the new school.

If further delays occur, that could push the opening past January 2024.

This process has taken much longer than anticipated, particularly because the Ministry of Education and city must remain involved, Bachmann pointed out.

“I only know what our process is. Somehow other places have been able to move more quickly,” he remarked. “So certainly not in anyway finger-pointing, but I don’t have an explanation our process is taking longer than some others.”

Bachmann added that he was hopeful for the next phase of the project, which required city council to approve the site plan so the community consultations can happen.

The new joint-use school will be constructed in the Westheath neighbourhood and house nearly 1,000 students. King George and Empire public schools and Sacred Heart and St. Mary Catholic schools will be closed once the new school opens.

Revised estimates show Prairie South could finish year with $3M surplus Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Second-quarter projections for Prairie South School Division (PSSD) show that the organization could end the year with a surplus of nearly $3 million instead of a $1-million deficit.

Prairie South’s finance department has estimated that, based on finances for April, May and June, the division could finish this year with a surplus of more than $2.5 million. Conversely, the budget had projected a deficit of over $1.8 million by Aug. 31.

According to a report presented during the April board of education meeting, the finance department also projects that PSSD could finish the year with higher revenues and slightly higher expenses. This year’s budgeted revenues were pegged at $87.1 million and budgeted expenses were estimated at $89 million. However, the finance department has revised those numbers to be $91.6 million and $89.1 million, respectively.

The additional $4.5 million in revenues comes from $3.4

million in pandemic funding this year, $333,000 in federal climate funding, and $1.1 million in pandemic funding for next year.

“Pandemic funding that is for next year has to be recognized as revenue this year,” the report explained. “(Meanwhile), all of the budgeted funding for the new school is included in the projection, but it is possible that we will not receive it all in the current year if the project has not moved forward significantly.”

School-generated funds, however, are down substantially due to reduced activities and fundraising initiatives, the report continued. This offsets some of the overages in provincial grants, which means total revenue is not as much as the extra grant funding.

Expenses are projected to increase by $77,980. Those areas expected to increase include administration to $2.89 million from $2.87 million, physical plant/buildings to $15.7 million from $13.4 million, complementary ser-

vices to $1.4 million from $1.2 million, and external services to $3.8 million from $3.7 million.

Expense areas that could see a decline are governance, instruction, transportation, tuition and related fees, school-generated funds, and other expenses.

Instruction is projected to decline to $58.4 million from $59.2 million. According to the report, this is due to a reduced need for substitute teachers, professional development seminars, field trips and sports trips. However, this reduction is partially offset by additional spending on supplies and equipment to manage the pandemic.

Buildings are projected to be $2.36 million over budget due to spending COVID-19-related savings from the 2019-20 school year and emergent funding projects.

Savings in transportation are mainly due to fewer repairs, fuel usage, and bus driver expenses for extra trips.

The next PSSD board meeting is May 4.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL RESORT VILLAGE OF NORTH GROVE

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF TUXFORD

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF BRIERCREST

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Resort Village of North Grove for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Thursday, April 9 to June 11, 2021 by appointment.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Tuxford for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Thursday, April 9 to June 11, 2021 by appointment.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Briercrest for the year 2021 has been prepared and is open to inspection by appointment in the office of the assessor on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Beginning April 16 - June 16, 2021.

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

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

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

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Resort Village of North Grove 5-1410 Caribou St W., Moose Jaw, 306-694-8300. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Aileen Swenson, 2405 Gordon Rd., Regina SK S4S 4M4, by the 11th day of June, 2021.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Resort Village of North Grove 5-1410 Caribou St W., Moose Jaw, 306-972-9987. A notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Revision, Aileen Swenson, 2405 Gordon Rd., Regina SK S4S 4M4, by the 11th day of June, 2021.

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal accompanied by a $30.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Secretary of the Board of Revision, Box 25, Briercrest, SK S0H 0K0, by the 16th of June, 2021.

Dated this 9th day of April, 2021.

Dated this 9th day of April, 2021.

Tracy Edwards, Assessor

Tracy Edwards, Assessor

Linda Senchuk Administrator Village of Briercrest

Dated this 16th day of April, 2021.

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Heartland Hospice reveals new status as registered charity in Moose Jaw Larissa Kurz

Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw is celebrating a re-launch initiated recently, revealing a new status as a registered charity here in Moose Jaw alongside a new logo and website.

Formerly recognized as a non-profit organization, Heartland Hospice is excited to redesignate itself as a charity working collaboratively with the provincial Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority to further palliative care services.

“It really is just a new starting point for our organization,” said board chair Angela Sereda. “It’s a big leap in regards to fundraising support, collaboration, access and all kinds of things. It just takes us to a different level as a collaborative partner, within palliative care.”

The move to becoming a registered charity mostly affects the governance aspects of the group, with the board now operating under newly revised governance documents that solidify the foundation of the organization’s goals.

“It's been a lot of work, redefining Heartland Hospice, and a lot of foundational work that nobody sees has happened, but it's so important in order to progress as a registered charity, because we want to be seen as an accountable partner within the community,” said Sereda. “It's really great to see it come to fruition, and kudos to the board.”

Charity status will offer the board differ-

The new Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw logo. (supplied) The Heartland Hospice board, L-R: (top) Marina Harder, Dr. Kerri Hetherington, Della Ferguson, Kim Robinson; (bottom) Angela Sereda, Dale Toni, Amanda Dowling and Donna Ackerman. (supplied) ent support opportunities, which in turn will open new doors for Heartland Hospice moving forward as a partner with the health authority.

What won’t be changing, confirmed Serada, is the organization’s goals of improving palliative care and hospice services available in the city of Moose Jaw. “Our future goals right now is to continueworking with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Ministry of Health to enhance the delivery of patient- and family-centred care within hospice,” said Sereda.

Heartland Hospice currently operates one palliative care room at Pioneer Lodge, and

future goals for the board involve increasing palliative care rooms available at the facility to three.

Other projects on the radar include creating a dedicated hospice space at Pioneer Lodge, with a separate entrance for families, a sacred space to support spiritual and holistic needs, and developing a Serenity Garden for use on the property.

Heartland Hospice also has plans to ensure all hospice staff are trained in approaches to palliative care. The new website, launched alongside the charity designation, will also offer information and resources about end-of-life care and bereavement.

Sereda shared that an estimated 270,000 Canadians die each year from chronic illnesses and the demand for palliative care services is only increasing, but only 16 to 30 per cent of Canadians have access to those services.

“Our goal is really to help people reach those services,” said Sereda. “Palliative care and end-of-life care services are really needed, and Moose Jaw has done a great job to date with our palliative health care team, with the health authority, so we’re just another team player and we’re looking forward to being part of that team.”

More information on Heartland Hospice in Moose Jaw can be found at heartlandhospicemj.ca.

Landfill hours change briefly due to staff shortage Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Users of Moose Jaw’s landfill will have to adjust when they drop off their materials after the City of Moose Jaw temporarily reduced hours due to staffing issues.

The security company that looks after the landfill, Security Resource Group, has not had enough people to monitor the site during its usual hours, so city hall changed the closing time to ensure suitable coverage.

The regular hours from Monday to Saturday are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the spring and

summer, while Sundays are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due to the staffing problem, city hall briefly revised the Monday to Saturday hours to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and left Sunday hours as they are.

The adjustment will be brief, though, and the regular hours are expected to return to normal by April 10.

“We always want to offer proper hours, but in this case, we’re managing the situation as best we can,” said communications manager Craig Hemingway. “It’s an

inconvenience for sure — and an unfortunate one — but we’re doing the best we can.”

City hall always hopes that such situations are as short as possible, he added. Municipal officials look forward to when the landfill returns to regular hours.

The sanitary landfill is located along the northeastern edge of city limits at 1802 Caribou Street East.

OSAC announces April virtual concert series featuring Megan Nash, Blake Berglund Larissa Kurz

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC) has announced upcoming dates that are part of a free virtual concert series during the month of April, featuring four talented artists with prairie roots.

All of the upcoming performances will be hosted live on the artist’s Facebook page, beginning at 7 p.m. each week.

Saskatchewan indie singer-songwriter Megan Nash kicked off the series on April 8, to be followed by country-western artist Blake Berglund on April 15.

Known for her jazz, blues and folk expertise, former SaskatcheOSAC is hosting concerts from Megan Nash (top wanian artist Suzie Vinnick will L), Blake Berglund (top R), Suzie Vinnick (botcontinue the series with a perfortom L) and Don Amero (bottom R) throughout mance on April 22. the month of April. (supplied) Don Amero, a country-folk singer from Manitoba, will close things out with a live show on April 29.

The virtual series is just one way that OSAC is working to help nurture the performing arts in Saskatchewan despite the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, offering residents and artists alike a chance to connect over music.

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CP Railway recognizes Moose Jaw as 2020 Terminal of the Year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) has recognized Moose Jaw as its 2020 Terminal of the Year, which is the first time that the terminal has won since the awards began in 2014.

“It’s truly an honour for the people and employees of Moose Jaw to be recognized for the hard work they did over the course

of 2020,” said John Bell, general manager, Prairie south region.

“Moose Jaw is a critical cog in the wheel of the CP network, being that we’re the connection to our U.S. network, both our east and west main lines for trans-mountain business, and also the northern section of our network — the potash mines

of northern Saskatchewan across to Esterhazy as well.”

Employees here play a critical role in the company’s smooth functioning because if the Moose Jaw terminal is operating well, the entire network from coast to coast also does well, Bell continued.

“Every terminal in CP … wants this award and wants the prestige of it. It’s sought after, everybody works hard to get this every year, so it’s by no means an easy feat to win,” he added, “and the people of Moose Jaw deserve this — the people who work here — (since) they grinded it out in 2020 through the pandemic … .”

Employees at the Moose Jaw terminal gathered near their office on Manitoba Street on March 31 for a small ceremony to celebrate the achievement.

It’s not easy to win this award since it is more about the team’s effort than any one individual, said Bell. Everyone pulled together even if they worked in different areas, whether it is fixing locomotives to ensuring rail lines are safe to switching

cars on time.

Bell explained it wasn’t just what the terminal did in 2020 that mattered, but how it did it. Safety is the No. 1 focus of the business, he pointed out, so there is no point in taking on more responsibilities, loads or duties if they lead to more incidents.

In 2020, the Moose Jaw terminal: • Reduced its injuries and frequencies of train-related accidents by 35 per cent; • Was accurate in shipping deliveries 99 per cent of the time; • Increased the number of cars it handled at the terminal by 22 per cent.

“We’ve got a great safety committee in Moose Jaw that has taken the time to look back, look at what we do, how can we do it better (and) what can we do differently just to improve on our employees… ,” added Bell. “It’s everybody from the ground to the executive level that plays a part in each terminal’s success.”

There are roughly 500 people who work at CP’s Moose Jaw terminal.

General Manager of CP Rail Moose Jaw named 2020 Railroader of the Year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The general manager of Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway’s Moose Jaw terminal has been recognized as the company’s 2020 Railroader of the Year, an award that honours “the best of the best.”

“It’s a little mind-blowing; I’m still reeling from it … ,” said John Bell, general manager, Prairie south region. “There are thousands and thousands of officers in this company who go in, day-in and dayout and do what they can for the betterment, so to be named Railroader of the Year is truly an honour. And really, you’re now among the best of the best.”

Bell appreciated the support he receives from his family, he continued. He married into a family of railroaders and joined CP Railway 16 years ago. He has enjoyed working with the company for nearly two decades, while he has seen many parts of Canada whenever he has been shipped to a new location.

Bell worked as a locomotive engineer for the first 10 years of his career, and he has worked in administration for the last six years. He moved to Moose Jaw in December 2018 and was named a superintendent before being named the general manager

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of the Prairie south region last February.

“It has been an exciting career,” he remarked. “I’ve seen a lot of the network, and I can’t wait to see what my journey brings me next.”

This is the first time Bell has won this award. CP announced that he was being given the award on March 31, the same day the company announced Moose Jaw was the 2020 Terminal of the Year.

The annual Railroader of the Year award is based on what an employee does for the company and how that person personifies CP’s five foundational pillars, explained media relations specialist Mallory McCready. Those pillars are to provide service, optimize assets, control costs, operate safely and develop people.

Bell is excellent in all five areas, but his

ability to develop people is his strongest skill, she continued. Since 2020 was a stressful year, more emphasis was placed on the people who run the railroads since they are considered essential workers.

“John just did a bang-up job making sure that people had what they needed (and that) they felt supported,” McCready pointed out. “He provided leadership (and) he provided guidance all across the terminals and across the network. He really helped carry CP through 2020.”

Normally CP holds an awards gala in Florida in February to present winners with their awards. Since a pandemic is still happening, the company will present Bell with his award in Florida in February 2022.

John Bell, general manager, Prairie south region for CP Rail, has been named the 2020 Railroader of the Year. (Photo courtesy CP Rail)

SUV destroyed by fire on Ninth Avenue Northeast Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Fire Department and Moose Jaw Police Service were on scene at the corner of Ninth Avenue Northeast and Fairford Street for a car fire last Thursday afternoon.

There were no injuries in the blaze, which vehicle owner Meagan Windover said started as she was driving west on Fairford. She noticed smoke coming from the passenger side of the vehicle, and upon pulling over and checking things out, saw flames coming out of the front right of the SUV. The fire was small enough at the time that Windover was able to salvage some items from the vehicle, but by the time the fire department arrived the blaze had covered much of the engine compartment. Fire-

A Moose Jaw Fire Department firefighter floods the engine compartment with water while mopping up a car fire on Thursday afternoon. Randy Palmer

fighters were able to quickly get things under control and prevent potential spread.

There was no word on the amount of damage or insurance coverage for the car.

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Women in Leadership workshops to cover host of topics in coming weeks Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It was a little over four months ago that Kim Ng changed the look for front offices of all four major sports.

Ng became the first woman named as the general manager of a Major League Baseball franchise when she took over leadership of the Miami Marlins, in the process also becoming the first to hold such a position on men’s sports in North America.

Getting there - and shattering that glass ceiling - took a career of development and hard work, with onlookers saying few had shown the kind of leadership and skill necessary to perform at the level Ng would as an MLB GM. The Saskatchewan Districts for Culture, Recreation and Sport would like to play a hand in helping develop those abilities for women in the province -- and maybe even contribute to someone reaching such lofty heights of their own.

The Districts are partnering up with Canadian Women and Sport for a series of free Women & Leadership virtual workshops, covering the gamut of information and

tips for those looking to become leaders in life, business and sports.

The courses are taking place every Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. through to May 25, with the remaining events as follows: April 13 - Women on Boards Learn the value and importance of gender equity and gender parity on boards. Attendees will learn how to find the board position for them.

April 20 - Leading with Confidence Participants will explore the experiences of leaders, reflect on the value of sport and physical activity in their leadership journey.

April 27 - Conflict Management Conflict is an inevitable part of our lives. This workshop will ensure participants can understand and resolve conflict professionally.

May 4 - Leading the Way (LGTBQI2S Inclusion This workshop provides sport leaders with the opportunity to understand what LGBTQphobia is and how it can hurt their organization.

May 11 - Influencing Change Whether influencing change in an organization, across the sport system, or more broadly, this workshop offers theory and tools for success.

May 18 - Life Balance Balancing the demands of work, family, and more is a challenge. This workshop will provide participants with effective balance strategies.

May 25 - Retaining Girls in Sports and Physical Activity This interactive workshop will apply a gender lens to sport and recreation program design in Newfoundland.

Participants will learn how to holistically design programs to meet the psycho-social needs of girls, in an effort to increase their participation and retention in sport and recreation.

Each session will run 90 minutes and participants are asked to register well in advance.

For more information, visit gosouthwest.ca or contact Sask Sport at communications@sasksport.ca.

Grandmothers to Grandmothers hosting national concert in support of African AIDS pandemic Larissa Kurz Grandmothers for Grandmothers (G4G) groups across Canada are coming together to host a virtual fundraiser concert with the goal of raising half a million dollars for grandmothers in Africa who are dealing with dual pandemics.

The event, titled “Together in Concert: In Solidarity with African Grandmothers” will take place on April 15 at 5:30 p.m. CST as a free virtual event, with donations welcome and encouraged.

The concert is a national fundraiser, with group members from across Canada working together to organize the event to mark the 15th anniversary of the G4G campaign. The aim is to offer some extra help to African families struggling with both the COVID-19 and HIV/ AIDS pandemics simultaneously.

Funds are being collected by the Stephen Lewis Foundation, a non-profit organization that facilitates the G4G campaign and provides help to families in 15 African countries who have been affected by AIDS-related deaths, leaving grandparents raising sometimes several children while dealing with their own health problems.

“We partner with grandmothers groups in Africa and work with them on needs they identify for themselves, [so] I think it's a really good model,” said Mary MacFarlane-Sefton, member of the planning committee and chair of the Saskatoon G4G group. “They don’t have the resources to call on to get them through tough times like we do, so that’s why we work to support them because it's a real life-line for many.”

Sefton’s group is one of four G4G groups in Saskatchewan, including a group in Moose Jaw, and one of 160

groups across Canada associated with the concert.

The virtual concert will feature 90 minutes of Canadian talent, including spoken word artists, musicians, storytellers and dancers, as well as Grandmothers sharing their experience visiting Africa.

Stephen Page, formerly of the Barenaked Ladies, will be the headlining act, joined by tons of other talents from all over the country, including the National Ballet School, Kym Gouchie and Saskatoon band Kids of Note & The Notations.

“We wanted to make it something special because of the 15th anniversary of the Stephen Lewis Foundation [campaign], so we are including people from all parts of Canada,” said MacFarlane-Sefton.

Registration for the event is required and attendees will have the chance to view the concert for up to 72 hours after its airing.

Those interested in attending or making a donation can do so online at cdngrandmothers.ca, which also features a list of performers donating their time to appear in the show.

Expert raises questions about province’s Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project during conference Larissa Kurz

During the recent annual member conference held by the National Farmers Union (NFU) on March 31, keynote speaker and consulting engineer Robert Halliday outlined some of the key concerns surrounding the provincial government’s new irrigation project in southern Saskatchewan — including a number of questions regarding ecological impacts.

The South Saskatchewan Irrigation Project was announced by the provincial government in July 2020, outlining a three-phase $4 billion investment to provide up to 500,000 acres of land with irrigation access sourced from Lake Diefenbaker. The project is currently in the pre-stages, with engineering scoping underway.

Halliday, the former director of the National Hydrology Research Centre in Canada, spoke with NFU members about the potential benefits and impacts the irrigation project could have for farmers in the affected region.

“One of the things that’s been pointed out is that this is the largest single project investment in the history of Saskatchewan, [and] for people like me, there are some concerns,” said Halliday, who said the key question for many is where the province's funding for the project is being sourced.

The benefits from refurbishing and extending the irrigation canal system are multiple, said Halliday, and include opportunities to diversify crops and profitability, boost value-added processing, and aid in drought-proofing for a larger portion of farmers.

The province also states that the project will provide areas with more reliable, permanent water sources for the next century, which will aid in industrial expansion as

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well as agriculture.

However, as Halliday explained, experts have yet to see research proving these benefits. There is not sufficient evidence that irrigation provides additional value to dryland crops commonly grown by Saskatchewan producers, said Halliday, and the proposed irrigation reach will offer useable water to farmers during drought season for six years out of ten.

Halliday’s presentation estimated that there are about 40,000 dryland farmers operating in the province, meaning that the irrigation project would affect about 2 per cent of total producers in Saskatchewan.

There are also concerns being raised about the environmental impacts of the project, especially on Lake Diefenbaker as a major water source in the province.

Once completed, the irrigation project is estimated to move 600,000 cubic decametres of water out of Lake Diefenbaker to irrigate the proposed acres of land. Saskatchewan typically receives about 5.5 million cubic decametres in mountain runoff from Alberta each year, retaining half of that total volume and moving the rest downstream into Manitoba.

In a dry year, input volume is much lower, said Halliday, with the lowest inflow recorded to be 850,000 cubic

decametres of water remaining in Saskatchewan.

“The [outflow] numbers are large and in a normal year, yes, there is water available to irrigate, but in a dry year, there really isn’t,” said Halliday. “This is a very large amount of water [and] so we have to be really diligent in assessing water use and making sure we do this carefully.”

The decrease in available water volume could potentially affect hydroelectricity production that uses the lake as a water source, as well as cause negative effects to the natural water flow between Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Flow changes could disrupt ecosystems by changing nutrient availability, altering fish spawning patterns, and decreasing water quality as less flow leads to greater pollution levels.

With a large price tag and a small portion of producers affected, Halliday said some are calling for the province to produce a cost analysis and environmental assessment before beginning construction on the project.

Developing a widespread irrigation system feeding from Lake Diefenbaker has been on the province’s radar since as early as the 1960s, but Halliday said some are questioning whether there is as much interest in utilizing irrigation from producers now as there was decades ago.

The NFU has questioned whether the province has consulted with producers and Indigenous communities regarding the project, and whether the increased number of large-scale producers will be interested in utilizing irrigation in their operations as it can be both space- and time-consuming for dryland farming.

The Moose Jaw-Regina corridor is included in the final phase of the irrigation project, called the Qu’Appelle South Irrigation Project, which will add 120,000 acres of irrigable land near Tugaske, Eyebrow, Marquis and Buffalo Pound Lake.

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Moose Jaw’s Baba set to retire as executive director of Baseball Canada Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It was way back in 1989 that Moose Jaw’s Jim Baba first popped up on Baseball Canada’s radar.

As a coach with Team Saskatchewan’s silver medal-winning team at that year’s Canada Games, Baba had done such an efficient job of running things that a new and exciting opportunity came to fruition almost out-of-the-blue.

“I was lucky enough when I first joined the Moose Jaw Regals, the old guard was still around,” Baba said during his induction into the Moose Jaw and District Sports Hall of Fame in October 2019.

“Ned (Andreoni), Larry Tollefson, all those guys were still there. I had a great learning base and doggone if it was a couple of years later and Ned tells me 'ah, I think you should coach.'

“So then you do that, but you never expect to be able to coach Team Canada down the road. But things worked out. We got silver at the Games and the coach of the Team Canada was there, he spotted me and said 'hey, I want you to go with us in February with this guest coaching opportunity.' I went for two weeks and didn’t think anything of it and then that winter he's calling me and telling me 'by the way, they want you to coach the national team.'

So it was just like that; things worked out perfectly.”

That all led to Baba working the bench with Team Canada for the 1991 Pan

Moose Jaw product Jim Baba is set to retire as Baseball Canada executive director.

American Games. Two years later, he was the head coach of the Baseball Canada national team. And in 2000, the former local baseball standout with no real coaching aspirations was named the executive director of Baseball Canada.

Last Thursday, after 21 years in that position, Jim Baba announced his intention to retire at the end of the year.

“I can’t say how proud I am to have been associated with baseball Canada over the last 30 years, with 21 of them serving as the executive director,” Baba said in a press release announcing his decision.

“I’d like to thank everyone I’ve had a chance to work with over my tenure and I

wish the organization nothing but the best moving forward.”

Baba’s legacy with Baseball Canada is all but unmatched, said Baseball Canada president Jason Dickson.

“When you think of Baseball Canada a select few names come to mind and Jim Baba is definitely one of them,” he said.

“The impact he has had on baseball in Canada from his role as Executive Director has been immeasurable across all areas of our sport.”

What better place to start running down Baba’s accomplishment than with the winning?

During Baba’s tenure, Baseball Canada

qualified for a pair of Olympic Games (2004, 2008) and he oversaw the implementation of the Women’s National Team program in 2004 that sits today as the No. 2 ranked program in the world. In addition, the men’s national team won back-to-back Pan Am Games gold medals (2011, 2015) and the junior men’s program is renowned as one of the best of its kind.

Baba also worked on the development of the popular Challenger Baseball program for athletes with physical and cognitive disabilities. Launched in 2012 the program now delivers opportunities to play to hundreds of players across Canada.

He also helped develop Baseball Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program and worked internationally at tournaments clinics as a technical commissioner and technical director many times over the years.

“It’s incredible to look at everything that Jim has played a role in during his time as Executive Director,” added Dickson.

“The organization is in a tremendous place right now and we have him to thank for that.

“The respect that Jim Baba has in the Canadian baseball community and throughout the world is fully deserved and a testament to Jim as a person and how he’s conducted himself throughout his career with class and dignity.”

Baseball Canada cancels all national championships Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

No matter how well things go for the Moose Jaw Canucks in the upcoming Baseball Saskatchewan season, they won’t have a chance to play for a national championship this summer.

Baseball Canada recently announced it is cancelling all 2021 Canadian championship tournaments due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Given how the tournaments are scheduled for August and September, it might seem a bit early to make that decision, but the logistics of playoffs and hosting the tournament itself made the decision all but inevitable.

“The health and safety of all of our members is our first priority and with that said we felt that there was no other choice but

to cancel all of our national tournaments for 2021,” said Baseball Canada President Jason Dickson. “When you consider all of the elements that go into a national championship including provincial qualification events, inter-provincial travel, shared accommodations and the strain that running championships in a safe manner would entail for host committees, this was the best decision for all parties involved.”

That’s not to say things are cancelled at a local level. Both the Moose Jaw Minor Baseball Association - which falls under the auspices of Baseball Canada - and Little League Moose Jaw are still planning to go ahead. No word has been given on the Little League Canadian tournaments.

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“Our provincial members and local associations proved in 2020 that by working with their local health officials in providing a safe environment that a baseball experience can be enjoyed for participants,” added Dickson. “We are confident that our membership can enjoy our sport again in 2021.”

The cancellation marks the second straight year all Baseball Canada tournaments were shut down due to the ongoing pandemic, but the organization remains committed to regaining their footing in 2022.

“We realize that the decision to cancel our championships for a second time in as many years is not ideal for the athletes and teams that have been working hard with the goal of playing in them,” said Dickson. “We encourage you all to stay focussed on the things that you can control and create an environment that will still allow you to achieve your individual and team goals.”

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Warriors post 2-2 record in up-and-down week Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors had another up and down week in the Western Hockey League East Division Hub, but the light continues to burn brightly at the end of the tunnel.

That’s because the team’s top offensive talent was among those who returned to the line-up after a long stretch out with an upper body injury.

Forward Ryder Korczak played his first game in two weeks on Apr. 7 against the Winnipeg Ice and would have four points in three games. He was joined by forward Cade Hayes and defenceman Max Wanner in making their return against the Ice. “It was a long time coming,” said Warriors head coach Mark O’Leary. “We have most of our line-up back where it was at the start of the year, so that’s exciting. A guy like Korczak especially, not just his skill level but his demeanour off the ice, he has that infectious personality and loves being around the rink and has that enthusiasm that makes us a better team. It’s great to get all those guys back in, Hayser brings a lot to our offence, he’s a guy that just needs one shot to score, and Max play so well at both ends of the ice, it’s nice to get him on the right side with (team captain) Daemon (Hunt).”

The Warriors opened the week on Apr. 5 against the Regina Pats and once again pulled off an impressive comeback against their arch-rivals, scoring three unanswered goals in regulation and then capping things off in the shootout for a 4-3 win.

Jagger Firkus scored the shootout winner and assisted on

Brayden Yager drives wide on a Blades defenceman on the way to scoring the games first goal against Saskatoon. Keith Hershmiller Eric Alarie’s game-tying goal with 17 seconds remaining, continuing an impressive rookie season.

“Jagger is young but he is flat out one of our most offensively gifted players,” O’Leary said. “(He’s so good because of) his thinking, his skillset with the puck, and he’s in great spots. Even in traffic, he is able to put the pucks in places to help his linemates. He’s real crafty, he’s got a head for the game and he’s a guy that can play in big situations, whether it’s in the middle or on the right side. We also feel like we can trust him in defensive zone situations, he’s a smart kid, he under-

stands the game well and he has earned everything he has gotten.”

Kade Runke and Josh Hoekstra also scored, with each picking up their first goal of the season. Cole Jordan had two assists.

Brett Mirwald made 39 saves in goal for the Warriors, who had 36 shots on Regina.

Things didn’t go as well in their next game against Winnipeg, even with their returnees.

The Ice scored four in the first and held off another Moose Jaw comeback to take a 6-3 win.

Firkus, Denton Mateychuk and Atley Calvert scored for the Warriors. Mirwald had 25 saves.

The Warriors got back on the winning track on Apr. 9, getting two goals and an assist from Korczak in a 6-2 win over Swift Current.

Hunt and Riley Krane also had three points each with a goal and two assists, while Alarie and Doust had their other markers. Mirwald made 27 stops in the win.

Moose Jaw closed out the week on Apr. 10 dropping a hard-fought 4-2 decision to Saskatoon. Brayden Yager and Tate Popple scored, Alarie picked up two assists.

Boston Bilous returned from injury and had 24 saves.

The Warriors are now 7-8-1-0 on the season and tied for fourth with Regina in the East Divsiion standings.

They’re back on the ice for three games this week, as they take on the Brandon Wheat Kings on Tuesday (4 p.m.), Prince Albert Raiders on Thursday (8 p.m.) and Brandon again on Saturday (4 p.m.).

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New Warriors general manager Ripplinger excited for opportunity to lead team Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors didn’t take long to find a new general manager and there’s likely a very good reason for it - when the new guy is sitting just down the hall, it’s not too hard track him down.

The Warriors announced last Thursday morning that assistant general manager Jason Ripplinger had officially been promoted as the team’s general manager.

He takes over from Alan Millar, who resigned from the position last month to become Hockey Canada’s director of player personnel.

For Warriors president Chad Taylor, the move made sense given not only Ripplinger’s pedigree but the organization’s desire to promote from within given the opportunity. And when the new-old guy has more than 20 years of experience working in the front office with WHL teams, it all makes perfect sense.

“It’s great to have continuity in the organization, I think that’s something Al has

Moose Jaw Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger chats with the media through a Zoom press conference on Thursday. given credit too, and today’s announcement should really be no surprise,” Taylor said. “Jason has had a tremendous career in the WHL, he’s been a part of our or-

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Ripplinger previously spent 17 years with the Vancouver Giants organization and was part of the tremendous run the team had through the 2000s, including five straight B.C. Division titles from 2005 through 2010 as well as a WHL title in 2006 and the Memorial Cup in 2007. He joined the Warriors as the assistant GM in July 2017.

“I’ve followed Jason’s career for a number of years, and in fact, he interviewed for this job 10 years ago and was one of the runner-ups,” Taylor said. “So it was nice to see him join our organization and it’s an honour to name him our general manager today.”

Exciting Opportunity Ripplinger, his wife Jen and their family will relocate to Moose Jaw from Regina, and he’s looking forward to the opportunity to lead a WHL franchise.

“It’s a very exciting day for myself and my family, there’s a great future here in Moose Jaw,” Ripplinger said. “I believe the Warriors are going in the right direction… We want to contend next year, we want to get the point this is a .500 hockey club and make some strides and make sure everyone has improved this year. I think next year we want to take a step and then again the year after. If we can contend next year, we will.”

Once settled into the Friendly City and his new role, Ripplinger plans to become as much as part of the community as he can.

“That’s very important,” he said. “I want to get out and get involved in the community and get to know people. It’s always nice when you get to know people at the rink all the time, but it’s nice to get out and have coffee and meet people who are in the city. I know it’s a diehard town and they love the Warriors and I remember growing up when I played for the Humboldt Broncos and how important the team and players were to the community.

So I definitely want to get out and meet people.”

What’s New is the Same When it comes to the hockey side of things, don’t expect a whole lot of changes. Millar, Ripplinger and head coach Mark O’Leary have built a culture around the team the last few years and plan to keep that plan moving forward in the coming seasons.

“With our team, we want speed, compete and hockey sense,” Ripplinger said. “The skill will take care of itself, we want a competitive team that’s going to go out and work hard, and as you’ve seen in the Hub, even though we’re down 4-0, we still work. The teams I had in Vancouver, we worked. We weren’t the most skilled team, when we won the Memorial Cup, Milan Lucic had 30 goals and 60 points as our highest scorer. But we had so many guys who could compete and had hockey

sense and that’s the kind of team we want to have here.”

Hearing that philosophy is one of the reasons Taylor felt Ripplinger deserved the promotion.

“Being a community-owned team, we aren’t owned by anybody, so it’s important for the board and myself that we’re making the right choice for the organization,” he said. “I don’t think there’s any question that Jason was the right choice, it was just optics and time and letting people who were interested reach out.”

When it came down to the final decision, Taylor and the board of directors felt continuity was key.

“We’ve been building this organization and developing our people and that’s what we wanted to continue to do… I think the first priority is you gotta know the hockey world and how to draft and how to recruit players as a general manager,” he said.

“The office stuff, the business side will come. He has a good staff behind him and we’ll get him up to speed, but we need a leader, and that’s Jason.”

Coach on Board O’Leary himself was also more than happy to see Ripplinger move on up, especially with how the plans for the near future match up very similarly.

“I’m thrilled,” O’Leary said from the Regina Hub. “As a coach, it means everything to have a relationship with your boss and I know within the organization it starts at the top and the support we get from the board and the general manager and that allows us to do our job as coaches.

“As a coaching staff we’re real excited for Jason, we’ve talked about our future here and that’s a vision we all share, not only what our team looks like right now but where we want to get it too and what it looks like when it’s competing for a championship.”

Gratitude and Thanks Ripplinger expressed gratitude for the opportunity and made sure to thank many of those who helped him reach this position.

“I’d like to thank Chad Taylor and Bob Dougall and the rest of the board members and Alan Millar, I really have to thank him as well,” Ripplinger said. “He approached me four years ago about becoming the assistant general manager here in Moose Jaw and it was about grooming me to be the next guy. He wasn’t sure when he was leaving and that time came a little quicker than everyone thought, but today’s the day and I’m excited to be here.

“I’d like to thank the Vancouver Giants organization, Scott Bonner, Terry Bonner and Glen Hanlon for their support in the 17 years I spent there. I’m very excited to move to Moose Jaw and be part of the community and I’m looking forward to being part of this close-knit community.”

The Warriors are back in action in the East Division Hub on Friday when they take on the Swift Current Broncos (8 p.m.)

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Calgary Hitmen, Medicine Hat Tigers suspend activities after COVID positive test Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

There were always going to be risks involved as a travelling hockey team in the midst of a pandemic, and on the heels of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks losing almost their entire squad to a COVID-19 outbreak, the Western Hockey League has once again taken a hit.

The WHL announced Friday afternoon that the Calgary Hitmen and Medicine Hat Tigers have both ceased team operations effective immediately after a player on the Hitmen tested positive for COVID-19.

The Tigers were deemed a close contact, having played Calgary on Apr. 5, and as a result were also affected. No positive tests have been found within the Medicine Hat team cohort, but further testing is under-

way and further information will be provided once those are complete.

A total of six games have been postponed, including Medicine Hat’s three-game weekend set with Lethbridge and Calgary’s three-game slate with Red Deer.

The Rebels -- who include Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Jaxsen Wiebe in their line-up -- will instead play Lethbridge on Friday, Saturday and Monday.

The WHL also announced one positive test each had been found on the Kelowna Rockets and Vancouver Giants.

For Kelowna, the player was deemed to have been a close contact resulting from the previous seven cases of COVID-19 announced on March 31. The player remains in isolation at this time. All other Kelowna Rockets players and staff within the team cohort tested negative for COVID-19 this week. Because all individuals within the team cohort have been in isolation the latest positive test result does not impact the target date for a re-

turn to team activities.

The Rockets officially suspended team activities for 14 days on Mar. 31 and the WHL set Apr. 14 as their return date.

Vancouver dodged a bullet with their positive test, as the player was in the midst of a mandatory quarantine prior to joining the team and had no prior contact with the Giants. All members of the Giants cohort had tested negative this week, and as there has been no contact between the affected player and the team, all activities will continue.

Testing also continued this week in the East Division Regina Hub -- which includes the Moose Jaw Warriors -- with no positive tests found to date.

Lumsden loses out on Kraft Hockeyville Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Lumsden has fallen short in their quest to become the first Saskatchewan community to win Kraft Hockeyville.

But the community that did win certainly deserves the award.

Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick was announced as the winner by National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday evening.

A small community that rallies around hockey, Elsipog-

tog had their arena -- Chief Young Eagle Recreation Centre -- destroyed by fire last September.

Now they'll receive $250,000 for repairs and upgrades, as well as have the chance to host an NHL exhibition game next season.

The news wasn't all bad for Lumsden, as they'll still receive $25,000 as runners-up, funds that will go to the upgrading of girls dressing room facilities in the Lumsden Community Sports Centre.

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Regina drive-through clinic offering Pfizer vaccine to residents aged 53-54 Larissa Kurz

Public health has announced that the drive-through vaccine clinic in Regina will be administer Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to residents in addition to AstraZeneca doses beginning on April 9.

The Pfizer vaccine is now available at the drive-through clinic to residents aged 53 and 54 only, beginning last Friday. Clinic hours remain unchanged, operating from

8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., and vaccines are delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Public health has also expanded the booking window for appointments at the mass immunization clinics, with online and call centre booking options now open to residents aged 55 and over.

Health Minister Paul Merriman con-

firmed that the addition of the Pfizer vaccine in the drive-through clinic is a response to the rising number of variant cases in Regina.

"Shifting vaccines to expand eligible age groups for the Regina drive-through clinic will help in driving down variant of concern transmission in Regina and area," said Merriman, in a press release.

"Regular, predictable delivery of all vaccines allows us to make these adjustments and continue to lead the country in putting vaccines in arms, protecting more residents."

Drive-through and walk-in clinics in other parts of the province will continue delivering the AstraZeneca vaccine to residents aged 55 and older.

Déjà Vu Café closes dining room due to rising COVID-19 cases Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

With coronavirus cases rising in the area, Déjà Vu Café — along with several other restaurants — has decided to close its dining room and move to pick-up or delivery.

Owner Brandon Richardson pulled the plug on in-person dining on April 5 after seeing lines of customers outside his business over the Easter long weekend.

He and his staff were finding it difficult to control the volume of people due to the restaurant’s size, so he — in consultation with his wife — thought locking the doors for at least a week would be in the community’s best interest.

The decision to close was a tough decision for Richardson, especially since people eating inside is “huge.”

“You lose lots not having dine-in,” he said. “It’s going to be a financial hit, but we want summer to hopefully be good (because those are prosperous months).

And if we just keep going along the way we are, this thing (the pandemic) is going to go on for a very, very long time.”

Summer is the restaurant’s busiest season since that is when thousands of tourists

well with pick-up and deliveries and our new online ordering app.

“Just trying to be proactive. Like, we really need summer.”

Despite the pandemic’s challenges, Richardson said that Déjà Vu Café “is still surviving” and still in business, especially since it has a large following of fans; the restaurant is “very” popular outside of Moose Jaw. When staff posted a message on the business’ Facebook page that it was closing in-person dining, more than 15,000 people liked and supported the news. Many fans commended the restaurant for taking a proactive stance.

Richardson thanked everyone for their support during this challenging time and encouraged residents to support community businesses.

During this time of COVID-19, customers should contact restaurants ahead of time to learn whether those businesses are open to in-person dining or whether they have moved to pick-up or delivery.

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Deja Vu Cafe has closed its dining room for more due to rising coronavirus cases.

It expects to re-open on April 14. Until then, it is offering pick-up and delivery.

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While the goal is to re-open by April 14, Richardson pointed out that COVID-19 cases have been on the rise in the region

for almost a month. He is crossing his fingers that such cases drop enough so he can open his doors again.

“It all depends upon what the government says,” he said. “So if the government shuts Saskatchewan down … our dine-in would already be shut down and we’re doing

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Moose Jaw salon Larissa Kurz The Saskatchewan Health Authority has issued public notice of a new COVID-19 outbreak at a hair and massage salon on Moose Jaw. According to public health, an outbreak is confirmed when two or more individuals who are linked to a public setting or event

test positive for COVID-19.

An outbreak was declared at Accent Massage & Hairstyling on April 6, joining two other active outbreaks at Cornerstone Christian School from March 24 and Main Street Strength & Conditioning from March 30.

No new cases have been reported in Moose Jaw schools since the school divisions moved classrooms to remote learning on March 25.

Contact tracers will be in contact with anyone who may have been exposed in relation to the outbreak.

Public health reminds residents to continue to practice the recommended safety measures and contact HealthLine 811 if COVID-19 symptoms appear.

For a full list of outbreaks in the province, visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 and check the Latest Updates tab.

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COVID-19 restrictions & Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

The following is a running list of groups, businesses, and organizations that have implemented COVID-19 precautions due to concerns about COVID-19. Moose Jaw Express staff will be updating this list as needed.

If you would like your notice or event 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, visit saskatchewan.ca/ COVID19.

Current Public Health Orders: The Saskatchewan Health Authority is currently recommending: – residents maintain a minimum of three meters distance when in public; – adhere to hand-washing protocols and sanitation measures in public spaces; – self-monitor for the development of COVID-19 symptoms and contact HealthLine 811 if any appear; – maintain a close household bubble to help reduce the spread of the virus and aid with contact tracing procedures.

Face masks are now mandatory in all indoor spaces across the province, including fitness facilities and workplace areas not accessible to the public.

Indoor private gatherings are now limited to a maximum of ten people from within a consistent bubble of two or three low-risk households.

Outdoor gatherings are also limited to a maximum of 10 people, with physical distancing in place. Nonessential interprovincial or international travel is strongly discouraged.

Public venues are limited to a max of 30 people and all sports activities are cancelled for all age groups. Retail stores and personal services like salons must limit their capacity to 50 per cent. Large stores must limit capacity to 25 per cent.

Visitors are also currently not allowed at SHA-operated facilities in the province, with the exception of compassionate care reasons, and masks are required in all areas of SHA facilities.

Vaccine delivery has begun, with Phase One and Phase Two underway. Public health’s appointment booking system is now available to residents age 62+, either online or by phone. The drive-through vaccine clinic in Regina is temporarily closed.

Changes in Businesses & Organizations: Please be sure to check with individual businesses, organizations and public spaces about specific COVID-19 precautions that they may have in place.

Casinos and bingo halls are closed by the mandate of public health.

The Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre and Moose Jaw

& District Seniors Association are closed until further notice.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express has suspended the 2021 season.

Deja Vu Cafe and Jame’s Restaurant have closed for dine-in service, but are offering take-out and delivery options.

Upcoming Events: Grief Support groups from Jones-Parkview Funeral Services are moving to Zoom for the time being. For the link to attend any of these groups, contact Della Ferguson at dferguson@sasktel.net.

The Moose Jaw Public Library: is still offering virtual programming to the public. Teen events are hosted on Discord and adult events on Zoom, and the links to join events can be found on the library’s website. Upcoming events include: - Neighbourhood Easter Egg Hunt on March 28 to April 30; - Digital Dungeons & Dragons on April 20 and April 27 at 7 p.m.; - MJPL Book Club on April 13 at 7 p.m.; - Composting 101 with Jenna Drinnan on April 15 at 2:30 p.m.; - Teen Digital Anime Club on April 24 at 7 p.m.; - Teen e-Book Club on April 27 at 4 p.m.; - Festival of Words Book Club on April 29 at 7 p.m.

Moose Jaw Legion: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Moose Jaw lounge hours are now listed as Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m.

Face masks are mandatory. Upcoming activities at the Legion include: - Veteran’s morning coffee: Monday to Friday at 10 a.m.; - next meat draw fundraiser: April 24 at 3 p.m.; - Chase the Ace: April 24 at 3 p.m.

- Friday supper: on April 23, featuring Family Pizza, with tickets available for purchase from the office between April 18 and April 21; - Friday supper: on April 30, featuring Dairy Queen, with tickets available for purchase from the office between April 23 and April 28; Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery: - The new Virtual Travel Series, an adaptation of the Noon Hour Slides program will be held over Zoom every Wednesday at noon until May 5.

- The new exhibition Fire in the Belly: SK Women in Art, featuring a collection of work from many different female prairie artists, is now on display in the gallery until May 2.

- Through Her Eyes, an exhibition of pieces depicting Moose Jaw landscapes sourced from the MJMAG’s permanent collection is on display in the gallery lobby

from March 26 until May 2.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A selection of upcoming feature programs from the telephone service in April includes: - Seated Yoga with Ericka on April 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 at 2 p.m.; - Old Time Piano Music with Lorne Jackson on April 16, 23, 30 at 10 a.m.; - Developing a New Identity in Light of Your Loss with Della Ferguson on April 20 at 10:30 a.m.; - Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) on April 22 at 1:30 p.m.; - School Days and Memories with Karla Rasmussen from the WDM on April 27 at 10 a.m.; - Adjusting to Your New Reality after a Profound Loss with Della Ferguson on April 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre: has a new art exhibit titled Narrative: Three Artists, Many Stories, available until Apr. 21 and featuring the work of local artists Laura Hamilton, Jess Zoerb and Chris Wikman.

OSAC Virtual Concert Series: will take place for free through the month of April, hosted via Facebook live.

Concert dates are: - April 15: Blake Berglund; - April 22: Suzie Vinnick; - April 29: Don Amero.

Grandmothers 4 Grandmothers: is hosting a virtual concert called Together in Concert: In Solidarity with African Grandmothers on April 15, to raise money for grandmothers in Africa who are dealing with dual pandemics of COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS. The concert will feature music, dance, storytelling and drumming from Canadian talent. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at cdngrandmothers.com.

Square One Community Inc.: is hosting a Lunch n’ Learn fundraiser event on April 20 at noon, featuring a presentation from Regina addictions expert Rand Teed.

Tickets for the event are $20 and registration is required by emailing della@jonesparkview.com or texting 1 (306) 630-6121.

St. Andrews United Church: is hosting a May Day drive-through turkey supper on May 1, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Plates are $20 and will be prepared by Charlotte’s Catering. Orders can be placed by calling the church office at 1 (306) 692-0533, Sheila Leahy at 1 (306) 6945980 or Louise McDougall 1 (306) 693-2312. Payment is due at the church office by April 29 at 3 p.m.

Lynbrook Golf Course: The Business Women’s Ladies League at the Lynbrook will begin on May 5 and continue every Wednesday night from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. as an informal social league this year. The women’s club is not asking for fees, and new ladies are welcome. Golfers can register through Chrono golf or by contacting the pro shop at 1 (306) 692-2838.

A look at COVID numbers from April 3 to 9

As of Friday, Apr. 9, there are 163 active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 2,337 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, April 3: 280 cases reported in the province, 20 in the South Central (19 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 190 recoveries.

Sunday, April 4: 221 cases reported in the province, 15 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Three deaths reported in SK, 165 recoveries.

Monday, April 5: 219 cases reported in the province, 20 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). One death reported in SK, 212 recoveries.

Tuesday, April 6: 217 cases reported in the province, 14 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Three deaths reported in SK, 221 recoveries.

Wednesday, April 7: 189 cases reported in the province, 15 in the South Central (14 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Two deaths reported in SK, 246 recoveries.

Thursday, April 8: 205 cases reported in the province, 21 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Two deaths reported in SK, 200 recoveries.

Friday, April 9: 358 cases reported in the province, 8 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 subzone). Six deaths reported in SK, 160 recoveries.

Vaccine delivery: 256,280 total. As of April 9, 13,924 doses have been administered in the South Central.

All COVID-19 public heath orders extended until April 26 Larissa Kurz

Saskatchewan residents will be continuing to adhere to the current public health orders until at least April 26, as the provincial government has extended the review date another two weeks.

The extension includes public health restrictions originally announced on March 9 and placed on the province as a whole, including the mandatory face mask order, gathering limitations, and household contact restrictions.

It also includes the increased lockdown measures placed on Regina and surrounding area that were revised on March 24, which closed dine-in restaurant services and public venues and restricted contact between households.

Travel is still not recommended in or out of the Regina area unless absolutely necessary, and individuals in Regina are advised to work from home whenever possible.

Moose Jaw and Weyburn residents are also being ad-

vised once again to practice stronger personal protective measures due to increased variant of concern cases being reported, although public health has not revised health orders for the area yet.

For more information on COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.

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City releases locations for 2021 water main replacement program Moose Jaw Express staff The City of Moose Jaw plans to replace more than three kilometres of water main pipes at five locations as part of this year’s water main replacement program.

City council allocated $5.8 million to the program in the 2021 municipal budget. Council adopted the replacement program in 2015 as part of a 20-year, $117-million initiative.

The five locations where pipes will be replaced include: • Elsom Street from Main Street North to Second Avenue Southeast (416 metres); • Caribou Street West from Fourth Avenue Northwest to 10th Avenue Northwest (1,370 metres); • Seventh Avenue Northwest from Caribou Street West to

Saskatchewan Street West (661 metres); • Carleton Street from Ninth Avenue Northwest to 10th Avenue Northwest (275 metres); • Fairford Street East from Third Avenue Northeast to Five Avenue Northeast (290 metres; a separate contractor will perform this under the servicing contract for the Agri-food Industrial Park).

NIS Contractors — which replaced the water main pipes in 2020 — will replace the pipes for this year’s program.

Construction will begin around April 12 to complete leftover work from the 2020 program. The affected locations are the 900 block of Stadacona Street East and the 1200 block of Third Avenue Northwest.

Traffic will be restricted at those locations and detours will be in place effective April 7.

City hall has delivered affected property owners further information about the program, along with invitations to attend the virtual water main replacement open house information session, according to a news release. The open house is April 14 at 6:30 p.m.

To obtain a link to the virtual event, email watermainreplacement@moosejaw.ca. The virtual open house will be recorded and posted by April 16 to the City of Moose Jaw’s website at moosejaw.ca/watermainreplacement.

Provincial Court The Provincial Court section holds articles that have been written without prejudice with the information that has been presented in a public court of appeal available to the media and public.

Bail hearing set for resident alleged to have assaulted police with shovel Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A bail hearing has been set for Richard Douglas Houghton, on whom Moose Jaw police used a conducted energy weapon — or taser — after he allegedly caused a disturbance on South Hill.

Houghton appeared by phone in Moose Jaw provincial court on April 7. The Crown opposed his release, while a judge ordered a show-cause (bail) hearing on April 12.

The court docket showed that Houghton is accused of assaulting a woman with a knife, assaulting a police officer with a shovel, attempting to commit a break-in, and

causing mischief under $5,000 by allegedly damaging a Chrysler van.

According to information previously released, police were dispatched to a home on South Hill on April 7 at 1:35 a.m. for a report about an ongoing break and enter, where the subject was said to be armed with a knife.

Upon arrival, police encountered Houghton in the backyard holding a shovel, who threatened officers with the implement.

Officers attempted to negotiate with him to drop the

shovel, but he refused to comply with police commands.

Houghton allegedly continued to threaten police with the shovel and then advanced toward them with the makeshift weapon. This forced an officer to discharge a taser, which stopped the threat and enabled police to take the man into custody without further incident.

EMS attended to Houghton’s medical needs afterward.

Moose Jaw provincial court met on April 12th and due to publishing deadlines, no information was available at the time.

Judge gives man six Jason months’ jail for fight on River Street G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

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provincial court on April 7, where he pleaded guilty to assault. As part of a joint submission between the Crown and defence, he was sentenced to 180 days in jail. However, since he had already spent 50 days in custody, he was credited with 75 days behind bars, resulting in him having 105 days left to serve.

The Crown stayed two other charges against the Moose Javian.

Ellis-Thomson, along with two male friends and two female friends, was sitting in a van on the 0 block of River Street on Oct. 16, 2020 when three individuals walked past the vehicle, Crown prosecutor Rob Parker said while discussing the facts.

The individuals noticed the women and commented about them, which prompted Ellis-Thomson and his co-accused — Tyler Chase and Cayden Blacklaws — to exit the van and engage in an altercation. After several minutes of fighting, the three men jumped back into the van and drove away.

Meanwhile, two of the individuals discovered that they had been stabbed and required medical attention. One man had been stabbed twice, while a second man had been stabbed three times and required surgery to repair

his diaphragm.

After police arrested Ellis-Thomson on Feb. 21, 2021, he confirmed that he and his friends had been drinking that evening while Blacklaws had been the one with the knife.

Ellis-Thomson also told police that they “got into a regular old fistfight with some guys,” Parker said. After they hopped into the van, Blacklaws showed him a knife with blood on it and said he had stabbed the individuals. Ellis-Thomson then took it from him.

Police have arrested Blacklaws and Chase in connection with the incident; Chase appears in court on April 14, while Blacklaws has a trial on Aug. 10.

Defence lawyer Adam Fritzler confirmed for Judge Brian Hendrickson that Ellis-Thomson has a criminal record and was on a federal release order when the incident occurred. The Moose Javian had completed his Grade 12 while in federal prison and had attempted to remain trouble-free after his release.

“In the circumstances … (he) had no knowledge of the knife; (he) actually tried to discourage people from carrying knives,” added Fritzler.

The judge later accepted the joint submission.

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Sleep and sports performance: upcoming seminar to offer look at best practices for rest, recuperation Anyone who has tried to play a high-level sport after a long day at work or after getting little sleep the night before knows just what kind of an effect a lack of sleep can have on performance.

The Districts for Culture, Recreation and Sport will be holding a seminar on Thursday, Apr. 22 to show just how much of a role sleep can play in athlete’s lives and how it affects almost every aspect of preparation and play.

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by Sports Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan dietician Heather Hynes - will be an hour-long discussion looking at ideal sleep quality and quantity as well as how deprivation affects athlete’s ability. The event will also touch on how travel affects sleep and how rest affects nutrition, exercise, mental and medical considerations.

There will be a handful of tips and tricks to help athletes sleep better, as well.

Fortunately, there have been many studies looking at sleep and athletic performance, and the data is unequivocal: a lack of sleep leads to more injuries, reduced accuracy, speed and strength, slower reaction times and poor decision making. All factors that become more critical the higher level of competition you’re in.

Two sessions will take place, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a question and answer session to follow.

Pre-registration is required 48 hours prior to the event, and if you have any questions, contact Brennen Ronovsky with the Southwest District for Culture, Recreation and Sport at (306) 693-7304 or at brennen@gosouthwest.ca.

The workshops are part of an ongoing series of sports-focussed seminars taking place on a monthly basis. The upcoming schedule is as follows:

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May: Drugs in sport education and awareness; June: Sport nutrition supplements; July: Mental performance; August: Mental performance; September: thinking patterns; October: Imagery and teams in culture; November: Routines; December: Ideal performance states.

Information for upcoming seminars, including dates and registration, will be released at the beginning of each month.

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Songs for the Season As I look back over my life, I see patterns of how God speaks to me. One of those patterns is that He gives me a song for a season. I first noticed this when Hubby and I were separated for a short period of time; eleven years into our marriage. A friend had handed me a CD that was a compilation of songs she had recorded during that time. It was medicine for my spirit; ministering healing to my raw and wounded heart. Those were songs for the season. I still have that CD and listen to it from time to time; it takes me back to those times of when God’s presence was poured out on my heart and brought deep healing. Not long after, I discovered the song “Dance With Me” by Evan Earwicker and I listened to it on repeat. “I want to be romanced by the King of the Ages. I don’t want to sing of a passion I’ve never known. I want to get lost in the beauty of Jesus. To dance through the night around Your throne.” It was my song of the season.

I grew up listening to eight tracks then cassettes, advancing to CD’s and onto Youtube/Apple Music. Whenever it was possible, I incorporated Godly music into my home; also listening to music as I drove my sweet peas to town. I still keep music playing whenever I can. I love to sing; the girls were raised with the likes of “Gospel Bill”, Hillsong Kids, John Ragsdale, Brownsville Worship (with Lindell Cooley at the Brownsville Revival), Darlene Zschech, Christ for the Nations and Lakewood Live. One of my favorite songs from the Lakewood Live album is “Sing Over Me”. Did you know that Jesus sings over us? YES! “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” (Psalms 32:7) The Mid South Boys, a Christian country band that started in the 70’s, with a total of 15 recorded albums, played in our CD player for a lot of town rides. A favorite tune that we cranked the volume way up was “Give What It Takes”; this song boosted my morale every time I sang it. “To get what you need, you gotta climb over mountains. You gotta wait on the good things and learn from mistakes. You gotta walk through the fire to get where you’re going. To get what you need, you gotta give what it takes.” I am the product of the 70’s who got to experience a whole lotta technological advancement of our time.

Presently, my song of the season is Elevation Worship’s “Rattle”; released last year on Easter Sunday. “Saturday was silent. Surely it was through. But since when has impossible ever stopped You? Friday’s disappointment is Sunday’s empty tomb. Since when has impossible ever stopped You? This is the sound of dry bones rattling!

This is the praise make a dead man walk again! Open the grave, I’m coming out! I’m gonna live, gonna live again.

This is the sound of dry bones rattling! Pentecostal fire, stirring something new. You’re not gonna run out of miracles anytime soon. Yeah, resurrection power runs in my veins, too. I believe there’s another miracle here in this room.” This powerful song was birthed at the beginning of the pandemic; the days of full lockdown. Today, it is my song of the season. I declare dry bones are rattling and being resurrected! Miracles are on the way. What is your song of the season?

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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Traditional Anglican Church 1102-3rd Avenue N.W. Moose Jaw

Victory Church of Moose Jaw Cares For You For Moose Jaw Express

Victory Church in Moose Jaw has been reaching out to let the people in the community know they are being thought of and cared for.

“We know it’s been a lonely year for many people and there are many battling for their mental and emotional health through this time. We decided we had to do something tangible to let people know we are thinking of them” says Lead Pastor, Dan Godard. Throughout this year, Victory has mobilized dozens of volunteers to make “care calls” to hundreds of homes. The caller lets the family know they are just calling to check in on them, offer a prayer and let them know they are being thought of and cared for. But in February, the church decided to go a step above and beyond. They created a “care package” containing a mug, some hot chocolate, a devotional booklet written by church members, and a few other goodies. Carefully following COVID-19 safety protocols, over 30 volunteers have packaged and delivered hundreds of these to local residents. Pastor Dan is excited about the progress they have made.

“By the upcoming week, we will have delivered several hundred care packages that will show love and care to over 1000 local residents. We just wanted to do our part to help Moose Javians know they are not alone.”

CAA’s Worst Roads campaign returns after hiatus in 2020 Moose Jaw Express staff

CAA Saskatchewan’s worst roads campaign is back for another year, and this time, it has added a Google map locator to visualize vote distribution across the province.

The campaign kicks off on April 7 and runs until April 27. Motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts are encouraged to vote for the worst road at caasask.ca/worstroads. The top 10 worst roads will be revealed on April 28.

The new Google map locator will pinpoint the current locations of the nominated roads that receive votes. Weekly news releases will be sent out listing the top 10 worst roads, along with the map locator results.

CAA will accept photos of the nominated roads, with photographers reminded to take their pictures in a safe environment.

The Worst Roads campaign took a hiatus last year due to the challenges experienced during the initial outbreak of COVID-19, a news release explained. CAA has planned this year’s campaign more diligently while keeping in mind government restrictions and guidelines.

What exactly is a poor, very poor or the worst road? Statistics Canada defines these roads as: • Poor: Failure likely and substantial work required in the short term. Asset barely serviceable. No immediate risk to health or safety. The operating asset has less than 40 per cent of its expected service life remaining • Very Poor: Immediate need to replace most or all the assets. Health and safety hazards present a possible risk to public safety, or the asset cannot be serviced or operated without risk to personnel. Major work or replacement is required urgently. The operating asset has less than 10 per cent of its expected service life remaining The purpose of CAA’s Worst Roads campaign is to help highlight problems and dangerous road conditions in the province and encourage decision makers to address those needing improvements, the news release added. Working towards better roads and safety for all road users is a priority for CAA Saskatchewan.

(Corner of Hall Street & 3rd Avenue N.W.)

Sunday Service 10:30 am Coffee & fellowship after the service For more information call: 306-691-2715 or visit our website

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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 277 Iroquois St W Moose Jaw, SK Next Service: Apr. 18, 10:30am Rev. Walter Engel

CHARLES EDWARD GRAY 1918 - 2021 Charles (Charlie) Edward Gray was born March 5th, 1918 to Frank and Ellen (Sawyer) Gray at Grayburn, SK in the farm house on his parent’s homestead.

He came into this world without the aid of a doctor who was delayed delivering the baby of a nearby neighbour. Charlie passed away at the age of 103 years on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 at Providence Place in Moose Jaw, SK. He was the fourth child of five children, with three brothers and one sister. He was predeceased by his siblings: Jean (Wagg), John, Bob, and Dave Gray; and his wife of 66 years, Gladys (Ferris) in 2007. Charlie is survived by his children: Darl (Judy), Calvin (Shar), Colleen (Jake) Hamm, Katherine (Dwight) Purdy, and Ron (Maria); 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Charlie received his education from Grade 1 to Grade 8 at Grayburn School, which was a short one and a half mile walk from home. After taking High School by correspondence, he attended Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, AB and the Briercrest Bible College at Briercrest, SK. With the outbreak of WWII, he enlisted in the Air Force and was posted to bases in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, serving as an airframe mechanic maintaining air craft involved in antisubmarine patrols. He often spoke of the hospitality of the Maritime people, and he made many friends there.

Charlie took advantage of his “leaves” and travelled to Miami, and often spoke of one New Year’s Eve on Times Square in New York.

After discharge from the service at the end of the war, Charlie spent one winter hauling cord wood in the bush of Northern Ontario that had been cut and stacked by German POW’s. He returned to Grayburn in 1947 to make preparations for a place to call home for him and his new bride Gladys. They thrived on building their family and their farm life. They worked together caring for their family and Charlie enjoyed farming and fixing machinery, as well as always working on a building project. He completed his last project in his 80’s.

Charlie loved to travel and when the children were young, the family made several trips to the mountains, British Columbia, and Ontario. After the children were grown, he and Gladys took holidays to Alaska, Florida, and he and his daughter Colleen made a trip back to the Maritimes where he could relive his time spent there many years before. He always made time for day trips to Lovering Lake and Besant Park, and built a new cabin at Arlington Beach, which was a great gathering place for his children and grandchildren.

Summer was a busy time at the farm and in winter, Charlie enjoyed curling and watching Hockey Night in Canada on the black and white Rodgers Magestic TV. The Pool Bonspiel was a favourite that he always looked forward to participating in. Charlie was a longtime member of The Gideons and particularly enjoyed delivering bibles to the school children.

As much as Charlie loved farming, his passion was for his family and his God. He always put his family before himself and was an example of a consistent Faith in God. His bible was well worn and his prayers were sincere.

Charlie loved to be surrounded by his grandchildren and he always made time for them. He could often be found in his big recliner with kids piled on top of him, with him reading to them. He left us with a great legacy and many memories.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Private Family Service will be held to honour Charlie with interment following at Sunset Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to watch the service virtually on Saturday, April 10th, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. by going to www. moosejawfuneralhome.com. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Charlie’s name may be made to The Gideons International in Canada, PO Box 3619 Stn Main, Guelph, ON N1H 9Z9. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-6934550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

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OBITUARIES TICKNER, AVIS August 8th, 1930April 4th, 2021 Avis Maxine Tickner of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 at the age of 90 years.

Avis was born in Fleming, SK to Kenneth and Rose Carter. She grew up on the farm near Mortlach, SK. She attended school at Sweet Grass School and Peacock High School in Moose Jaw. Avis and Stan were high school sweethearts and were married in 1953 at the Zion United Church in Moose Jaw. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 13th, 2018.

Avis and Stan owned and operated Western Electric Motor Service in Moose Jaw and Avis did the books for the business. For 60 years they enjoyed gardening and maintaining their home. Avis and Stan loved to travel and they took many cruises with Holland America, her favourite being a cruise to Egypt. Avis loved to golf, curl, to travel Minot for Hostfest, attend social activities in Moose Jaw, and she was very proud to have received her Life Master in Bridge. She enjoyed participating in the activities at Chez Nous where she has been living for the past four years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley; sister, Kathleen Roberts (Murray); and niece, Linda Ligtelyn.

Avis is survived by her niece, Gwen Elliott (Keith); nephew-in-law, Cas Ligtelyn; great-nieces and nephews: Gerald (Maureen), Kevin (Melissa), Patrick, Karen (Matt), Kristin (Jonathan) and Chris (Karissa); great-great-nieces and nephews: Theia, Luisa, Chelsea, Francine, Hailey, Keith, Anthony, Gabriel and Holden.

Thank you to the staff at Chez Nous for their loving care for Avis.

In keeping with Avis’ wishes, a Private Family Service will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.

Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com

MURDOCH, DONALD JOHN Donald, age 91 years, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Wascana Grace Hospice in Regina. He was born in the Stony Beach area on January 22, 1930.

Donald worked for many years as a Press Man at the Regina Leader Post. Relatives and friends of Donald are welcome to contact Speers Funeral Chapel or to leave an online message of condolence, please visit Don’s Tribute Page at www.speersfuneralchapel.com.

Please include the Moose Jaw Health Foundation in your estate plan to help your community for generations to come.

Please contact us for more information.

Moose Jaw Health Foundation 55 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 Phone (306) 694-0373

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MATTHEW COOK With deepest sorrow, we announce that Matthew (Matt) William Cook, age 33, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed away unexpectedly on April 1st, 2021. Matt will forever be remembered for his incredible sense of humor, his gravitational pull and captivating laugh. Matt graduated from Calgary’s DEVRY University with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering and was recognised as a savant at an early age in the computer programming field; which he embraced with passion.

Matt will be missed everyday by his Father, Dave Cook (Barb Siebert), his Mother, Saphyre Ash (predeceased David Ash), brother Adam Cook (Miranda Douglas), Sister Sarah Larson (Sheldon Larson), Nephew & Niece Jack & Kate Larson, his loving Uncles, Don Cook & Gerald Cook (Paola Giacomantonio) and many, many great friends.

Those who knew Matt, know the memories of him will forever be ingrained in their hearts. Matt has so many close friends that were truly an extension of his loving family and we all thank you and mourn with you for our loss.

A memorial service will be planned for a later date, which will be announced by the family due to current travel restrictions.

For those who wish, in lieu of flowers; donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association: Saskatchewan Division (https://sk.cmha.ca) or another charity of your choice, would be graciously accepted.

FARNEL In loving memory of Wayne Alexander, who left us too soon on Apr. 4, 2021 Wayne was born Feb 17, 1965 to Newton and Florence Farnel. The youngest of 8 children. Although born in Moose Jaw, he spent the first years of his life living in Tuxford, before moving to Moose Jaw in 1972.

Wayne was on the road for 20 years doing long haul trucking but his heart belonged on the family farm which he took over in 2017.

It was there he enjoyed looking after his cattle and horses and farmyard, accompanied by his faithful companion Freezie.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents Newton and Florence, sister Judy, brother Les, sister in law Sandy Farnel, brother in law Dennis Waller.

Wayne leaves to mourn sons JUSTIN (Stephanie) and ROBERT and 8 grandchildren. As well as siblings Doug (Brenda), Keith (Donna),Ronnie (Lori), Marilyn, Gail (Yvan) and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers a donation to heart and stroke would be appreciated.

WILLIAM LALONDE April 3, 1944 April 5, 2021 William “Bill” LaLonde of Medicine Hat, AB passed away on Monday April 5, 2021 at 77 years of age.

Born in Moose Jaw, SK, Bill moved to Medicine Hat in 1969. He was a mechanic by trade, but skilled in so many areas, always coming up with a new project or a visionary new design. He had a mischievous sense of humor, homespun phrases, and always loved a good deal. He was happiest when building and creating something new or having a visit at the door. Bill was predeceased by his father Joseph in 1946; his mother, Helen in 2009; his sister, Pegg Hamel in in 1997; and his brothers, Tom LaLonde in 2000 and Bob LaLonde in 2012. He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters, Lois Franks, Dort May, and Yvonne (Ralph) Davidson; his daughters, Lori (Robert) Fraser, Susan (Duke) Dorohoy, and Sandra LaLonde (Eric Kirol); his grandchildren, Dayna Heimark, Tylan (Christine) Dorohoy, Emily Fraser, Jonathan Dorohoy, Ian Fraser, and Benjamin Dorohoy; his greatgrandchildren, Shyanne, Taiya, Cole, Axle, and Raelee; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Many thanks to all his healthcare providers over the years, as well as to the emergency responders. Special thanks to all the staff at his favourite restaurants for taking such good care of him and keeping up with his sense of humour. If you have any stories or memories to share, please add them to Bill’s memorial page on the website at http://www.saamis.com. The family looks forward to reading them. Due to current health restrictions, a gathering in Bill’s honour will be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis. com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading William LaLonde. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

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Annual Sask. conference looks at past year, future goals for National Farmers Union Larissa Kurz

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EXPRESS The annual regional convention of the National Farmers Union welcomed Saskatchewan members to a virtual conference on March 31, where they discussed the organization’s 2020 accomplishments and the forward-leading focus for 2021.

Region 6 board member Dixie Green led the proceedings, inviting several members to present on behalf of the NFU’s various committees.

Highlights from 2020 include a successful campaign to increase membership, the creation of monthly women’s meetings for members held via Zoom, and the launch of a working group for biracial, Indigenous and people of colour within the membership.

National NFU president Katie Ward reported that 2020 experienced a clear labour shortage in the agriculture industry

that posed concerns.

Ward also said that NFU representatives have been in roundtable discussions with provincial and federal officials about the COVID-19 pandemic response, regarding meat-processing shutdowns and changes to emergency funding support for producers.

Agricultural policies in the NFU’s sights in 2021 include discussions on the regulation of gene-edited seeds in Canada, reviewing provincial livestock policies in relation to the climate committee and livestock slaughter industry, and further focus on anti-racism work and climate-friendly agriculture.

The NFU also plans to continue with its push for reform in the AgriStability program to better suit small- and medium-sized farms, as well as a petition for a universal basic income.

Members also voted their approval to push forward with three focused initiatives addressing agricultural and ecological concerns in the region this year, including creating an NFU-managed sustainable land tenure option to launch in 2022.

NFU members also approved the organization’s plan to call on provincial and federal governments to suspend development funding for small modular nuclear reactors, as well as call on Canadian health officials for the development and production of a hantavirus vaccine.

Members also heard a presentation from keynote speaker Robert Halliday, consulting engineer, on the province’s $4 billion irrigation project on Lake Diefenbaker, announced last July.

Square One Community hosting addictions speaker for first Lunch n’ Learn fundraiser Larissa Kurz

Square One Community Inc. is hosting an upcoming Lunch n’ Learn fundraiser to raise funds for its support programming for homeless individuals in Moose Jaw, in the hopes of combining charity with an educational opportunity.

On April 20, attendees are welcome to join Square One for a Zoom presentation from guest speaker Rand Teed, a Regina-based addictions councillor with over 40 years of experience working with teens and adults.

The event will begin at noon, featuring a presentation from Teed about how addictions can present a barrier to individuals and their life goals, followed by a question and answer period with attendees.

Teed is most well-known for his work developing the Drug Class program utilized in Regina high schools, writing and hosting the TV series Drug Class, and as a substance addictions counsellor who has provided expertise to numerous organizations.

He has worked as an addictions counsellor in the Regina area for several decades, and provided his expertise

Addictions expert and speaker Rand Teed will be joining Square One Community’s first-ever Lunch n’ Learn event to talk about addictions. (supplied) to the Regina Detox Centre, SADD Saskatchewan’s Impaired Driving Awareness campaign and SGI’s Driving Without Impairment program.

Teed also has personal experience with addictions, with 48 years of continuous sobriety, and is a current member

of the SAFI Saskatchewan Addictions Foundation board, the National Recovery Advisory Council and CCSMH Cannabis Working Group.

The event costs $20 per attendee, with all proceeds going towards programming from Square One Community. As a community organization, Square One is aiming to offer support and help reduce the barriers to services that homeless individuals face when pursuing services.

Registration prior to the event is required and can be submitted by emailing della@jonesparkview.com or texting 1 (306) 630-6121. Following registration, attendees will receive a Zoom link and information on e-transfer payment.

A second Lunch n’ Learn event is already on the calendar, featuring harm reduction advocate Ronni Nordal as a guest speaker on May 4, to speak about how harm reduction is a part of the recovery journey.

For more information about events from Square One Community, visit its Facebook page.

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SaskPower warns customers of cross-Canada meter socket recall Larissa Kurz

SaskPower has issued a warning that some customers may be contacted about a meter socket recall across Canada from ABB Electrification Canada.

Certain meter sockets manufactured between March and August in 2020 are being proactively recalled by the company, as no incidents caused by faulty sockets have been reported to date.

The sockets, which are the part that electrical meters plug into on the outside of the house, are on recall separately from the meters themselves.

ABB has commissioned Regina-based Klein’s Cabling & Electric to inspect affected sockets and make repairs

if needed.

The recall will affect an estimated 1,000 customers, the Crown said, as the sockets were purchased by contractors and homebuilders to install.

SaskPower also said that customers will be contacted via a letter on behalf of ABB explaining the recall and outlining the next steps, but the Crown is not otherwise involved in the process except to temporarily disconnect power if repairs are needed.

Customers with any questions can contact ABB at 1 (877) 257-8850 or SaskPower at 1 (888) SKPOWER (757-6937).

SaskPower announces one-time rate relief program for Sask. community rinks Larissa Kurz

SaskPower will be waiving a portion of power bills for community rinks in Saskatchewan as part of a one-time relief program to help eligible rinks with utilities during the pandemic.

Between March and September, SaskPower will be waiving all demand charges for eligible rinks, leaving them to pay just power usage, basic monthly charges and applicable taxes.

Eligible rinks include ice skating or curling rinks that are community-owned, non-profit and operation by a municipality or First Nations community. Rinks must apply for

the program and can do so online.

The rate relief is expected to save the average rink about $1,600 per month while operating, and about $350 per month once shut down for the season.

“Ice rinks are at the heart of many Saskatchewan communities – but many have experienced financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in the federally imposed Carbon Tax,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskPower, in a press release.

“This program aims to help these community rinks weather the storm.”

Demand charges are common for industrial and commercial customers, said SaskPower, as they often use large amounts of power over short periods of time — such as the power used by ice rinks when plants are running — and require extra generation capacity on reserve.

SaskPower’s investment into this program is expected to total $700,000.

Applications to the one-time relief program can be found at saskpower.com/rinkrelief.

SaskPower to build province’s first battery energy storage system in Regina SaskPower announced that it will be building the province’s first-ever battery energy storage system in the northeast part of Regina, to support the power grid and developing renewable energy sources.

“The battery system will be the first of its kind in Saskatchewan and serve as an opportunity for SaskPower to gain experience operating and maintaining them,” said Tim Eckel, SaskPower Vice-President of Asset Management, Planning and Sustainability. “It will also help us understand all the benefits they can provide to our system.”

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The project is projected to cost an estimated $26 million and will be partly funded by the federal government through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

SaskPower will use the utility-scale storage system to balance the province’s power system during short-term demand spikes, as it will have the capacity to power up to 20,000 homes for one hour.

Battery storage offers more flexibility and a quicker response to short-term power fluctuations, said a press release from the Crown, but cannot be relied on as a baseload power source.

The system will also act as a support for developing renewable energy sources, including generation options of wind and solar. SaskPower plans to add 685 megawatts of wind and 60 megawatts of solar energy to the province’s generation sources in the next few years.

Providing support for intermittent generation options like wind and solar supports SaskPower’s plan to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the province.

Construction on the battery storage system will begin in the late summer of 2021, to be completed by the end of 2022.