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Planning has been underway for a decade and shovels have been in the ground since April, but the Town of Assiniboia and District Recreation Complex project is now officially underway.

Members of the community were joined by provincial government representatives for a ground-breaking ceremony on Monday, June 28, celebrating the ongoing work on the $15.7-million facility.

“It’s been 10 years in the making thanks to Curtis Nelson and Assiniboia Civic Improvement Association; it’s been their dream to create this project for our community and now it’s become a reality,” said Assiniboia mayor Sharon Schauenberg. “The construction is underway and continuing, so it’s pretty exciting for us here.”

The facility will feature a 1,000 seat hockey rink with standing room for 1,300 as well as a walking track around the arena concourse, multi-use sport and recreation room, a teen centre and a Lakota First Nation Education and Interpretive Centre, just to name a few of the major amenities.

“It’ll be state-of-the-art environmentally and technology-wise, and not just as a hockey rink,” Schauenberg said.

The arena takes some of its beats from the University of Saskatchewan’s Merlis Belsher Place, with that multi-purpose arena featuring the same contractor in Wright Construction Western out of Saskatoon. Nelson and his team from the ACIA took an in-depth tour of the arena prior to forging ahead with construction plans, and Belsher himself was on hand for groundbreaking last week.

“That’s quite the arena itself in Saskatoon, so we’re really happy to have that kind of advice and help,” Schauenberg said.

Under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the Government of Canada will contribute up to $6,293,010 to the project and the Government of Saskatchewan will contribute up to $5,243,651. The remainder of the project is funded by the town and ACIA, along with support from neighbouring communities.

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The official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Assiniboia Recreation Complex took place on Monday. Photo by Pam Mytroen

and fully operational in time for the 2022-23 hockey and curling season.

It’ll also mark the end of an era. Much like the sentiment surrounding the Moose Jaw Civic Centre when Mosaic Place opened, there are plenty of memories around the Assiniboia arena, also known as the Civic Centre.

“It’s going to be bittersweet, there’s been a lot of hockey played and a lot of events held, but it’s on to bigger and better,” Schauenberg said. “It’s been around here in this town since 1956, so that’s 50-60 years, a lot of tournaments and a lot of games. Just looking at the walls inside and the showcases and the trophies and the pictures of all the teams, there’s a ton of history in there… It’s going to be so different and so exciting.”

The facility -- which will be known as the Southland Co-op Centre -- has the added bonus of being located in the heart of the community: it sits across the street from both the Prince of Wales Cultural and Recreation Centre and the Shurniak Art Gallery and kitty-corner to Assiniboia’s town hall.

“Being right in the middle of the hub of our town, we’re hoping we’ll be able to host a lot more tournaments and events and drive more economy into our town,” Schauenberg said. “You want people from all over to come and see it, and since the arena opened years ago in Shaunavon, there hasn’t been a rink like this or a big project like this on a go in Saskatchewan. So we’re excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to see it open.”

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Scleroderma Awareness Month a success despite remaining in virtual arena Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

For many, it starts with an area of skin that begins to harden and thicken, losing its flexibility and elasticity and eventually reaching the point of immobility. Hands become useless, bending limbs impossibly painful.

For others, the problems are internal as organs follow the same path, eventually losing their ability to function altogether while causing debilitating pain and a host of other life-altering symptoms.

And no matter how the disease affects you, it can only be treated to lessen the symptoms, as no cure exists and research continues on the root causes.

There’s no way around just how insidious scleroderma can be, the damage it can cause and the terrible effect it can have on day-to-day lives.

The month of June was Scleroderma Awareness Month across Canada and this past Wednesday also served as World Scleroderma Day, with buildings and monuments all over Saskatchewan and beyond lit up in blue in support of those battling the disease.

“It was a really busy month, we tried to get a lot of different municipalities and cities across the province involved this year and we had pretty good luck,” said Colin Magee with the Scleroderma Association of Saskatchewan.

“We had several cities like Moose Jaw do proclamations and others did flag-raisings as well and others lit up their monuments and buildings in blue on World Scleroderma Day. It’s definitely appreciated and goes a long way to spreading awareness.”

Colin and wife Tracey Magee -- president of Scleroderma Sask -- have both spent many, many hours working on expanding awareness of scleroderma in the province, and for good reason. Tracey herself was diagnosed with systemic scleroderma in 2015, and found herself regularly having to explain the disease to those around her. Her voice and that of others fighting scleroderma have raised the profile of their battle in recent years.

“I feel like people are starting to remember from the year before and as we hold broader campaigns,” Colin said.

“We try to be as active on social media as we can, and I

Sask Place in Saskatoon was lit up in blue on World Scleroderma Day.

Colin and Tracey Magee with the Scleroderma Association of Saskatchewan offer their thanks for the province’s support in an Instagram message on World Scleroderma Day. think it captures people’s attention because it is a ‘hard word’, which is where our slogan comes in, ‘hard word, harder disease’, which is also a play on words because it hardens tissue.”

The education campaign even extends to doctors themselves, who are often unable to immediately diagnose the disease.

“Just knowing about it is half the battle,” Magee said.

“A lot of general practitioners learn the basics of many different diseases and you can’t blame them for not being aware of the rare ones they might rarely see. So we find our patients go a long time being undiagnosed before testing will lead to a diagnosis.”

That’s where the month of awareness comes into play -- Scleroderma Sask held their annual Walk, Run or

Ride for Scleroderma virtually throughout June, raising around $8,000. The hope had been there to hold live events throughout the province, but the ongoing pandemic made that too difficult for patients already at risk.

“One of the reasons scleroderma is attacking the person is because of a compromised immune system, and one of the common treatments is immunosuppressants,” Magee explained. “So they’re compromised, on what amounts to low-dose chemo, and then you have COVID wandering around out there… it’s a threat on top of it all.

“So as an organization, we’re happy to see virus numbers down and vaccinations up and hopefully our patients will soon be able to join in activities, too, and feel safe.”

Once that happens, the focus will once again turn to research, with Magee hoping a major breakthrough leads to auto-immune diseases of all types becoming a thing of the past.

“A lot of them function in similar ways, so maybe when there’s a breakthrough there will be cures for many auto-immune diseases on top of scleroderma,” he said.

For more information on Scleroderma Sask, be sure to visit their comprehensive website at www.sclerodermasaskatchewan.ca.

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Royal Canadian Mint honours Snowbirds’ 50th year with silver coin Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The Snowbirds air demonstration squadron flies into the hearts of millions of Canadians almost every year, and now thanks to the Royal Canadian Mint, they will soon fly into pockets and wallets.

The federal Crown corporation has produced a one-quarter ounce (7.96-gram) pure silver coin entitled Moments to Hold: The Snowbirds (2021) to honour the organization’s 50th consecutive airshow season in North America. The coin is 99.99 pure silver, has a diameter of 27 millimetres, and costs $24.95 per coin.

The coin’s reverse was designed by Canadian graphic artist Dave O’Malley and features the unique “speed bird” design that has graced the bottom of the Snowbird Tutors since a new paint scheme was introduced in 1974. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with “ELIZABETH II,” “D·G·REGINA” and “5 DOLLARS” engraved along the outer edge.

Historical text and production liaison were provided by former Snowbird commanding officer and team leader Dan Dempsey.

This has been a project that the Snowbirds Alumni Association has worked on for the past two years and helped bring to fruition.

“We are super proud to have the coin. It shows a good milestone. It shows 50 years of (the) Snowbirds,” squadron spokesman Capt. Gabriel Ferris said. “It’s a huge milestone to be able to run with the same aircraft for the past 50 years … .”

Squadron members are thrilled to showcase the coin and even purchase one for themselves as a keepsake, he continued.

In addition, past members will likely buy a few for their families since many members spent years with the squadron and hundreds of days on the road performing.

The Snowbirds’ pilots had some input into

One side of the new pure silver coin that honours the Snowbirds’ 50th anniversary. Photo courtesy Royal Canadian Mint the coin’s design, but the base commander approved almost everything and ensured it respected the squadron, Ferris added.

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) also gave its approval to the coin.

The genesis of the Snowbirds occurred in 1971 when the base commander of CFB Moose Jaw, Colonel O.B. Philp, decided to form a seven-plane airshow team to carry on the legacy of the Golden Centennaires that he had commanded in 1967 during Canada’s Centennial Year.

The Snowbirds were granted permanent status as a new squadron in the Canadian Forces on April 1, 1978, when they officially became known as 431 (Air Demonstration) Squadron.

The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured to salute the Snowbirds as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2021, said Pascale Poulin, co-ordinator of public affairs.

The squadron carries on a proud tradition of aerial excellence that dates back to Canada’s early years of powered flight.

Their predecessors include the RCAF’s first official aerobatic team in 1929, the

The other side of the new pure silver coin that honours the Snowbirds’ 50th anniversary. Photo courtesy Royal Canadian Mint Siskins, followed by the Blue Devils, Sky Lancers, Red Knight, Golden Hawks and Golden Centennaires, to name a few.

In the post-war years before unification in 1968, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) also formed several aerobatic teams, including the Seafire Exhibition Flight and Grey Ghosts.

The Mint has a long tradition of celebrating Canadian individuals and organizations on its coins, which educate Canadians on the history behind those groups,

Poulin said. With the Snowbirds, their legacy can be measured in the hearts and minds of millions of citizens who look into the sky to marvel at the team’s acrobatics every year.

“They continue to be proud ambassadors for the men and women serving in all branches of the Canadian Armed Forces,” he added, “while paying tribute to the thousands of personnel — both military and civilian — who have contributed to their overwhelming success and popularity across North America.”

For more information, visit mint.ca.

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The 25th Annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words is less than two weeks away taking place on July 15-18. For the past 25 years, this event held in Moose Jaw over the years continues to be one of the premiere events of the season with renowned authors from across the country sharing their stories. Although last year, the Joan Ritchie event went digital due to the pandemic, this year the Festival of EDITOR Words has incorporated both online streaming and some in-person events. If you haven’t had the chance to register for these events yet, you can still sign up for both the festival events and the workshops on the festival’s website: www.festivalofwords.com . For those who register, festival passes are available, offering access to all of the features on the festival website.

In an earlier release, organizer Amanda Farnel said that although there is no set cost to attend, a suggested full pass is approximately $50, much less than previous years. There may be exceptions for workshops which must be purchased separately. She said they do not want to prohibit individuals from attending if they are unable to have the funds, but are allowing them to pay whatever they can afford.

A website has been launched for those with a festival pass and access to 3 pre-recorded videos that many might find interesting.

The live events include a story time in Crescent Park (Tues, July 13 – 10:30 am); Sask Book Awards Reading Session (Fri, July 16 – 5:00 pm) and Local Artists Panel (Sunday, July 18 – 1:00 pm). You can still sign up for these on the website, where there is more information available.

The Moose Jaw Express has always been pleased to be involved as a supporter of this literary festival, as well as annually sponsoring the final morning Breakfast session that has always proven to be entertaining and delicious.

Hopefully next year, events including meals will again be on the listing.

The Saskatchewan Festival of Words continues to be one of the best curated events of its kind and revered by authors all over the country. The author’s personal stories that are told, the readings, as well as rubbing shoulders with those of like-kind have kept the momentum going over the years.

Congratulations to Executive Director Sarah Simison, Operations Manager Amanda Farnel and the whole team of organizers who have continued tirelessly over the years to put on this annual first-rate event, this being its 25th Anniversary event. Every year seems to have its own charm with new authors, guests and fresh ideas.

On another happy note, congratulations to Sarah Simison and her husband Chad Humphreys for their son Huxton, after nine years on an adoption list, a match was made earlier this year. I’m sure Sarah’s reading list will personally now include a plethora of great reading options for children.

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Seminar to look at using volunteers to re-engage post-pandemic community Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

As anyone living in Saskatchewan can tell you, volunteers are the lifeblood of a community.

And that’ll be especially true as the province and the rest of the world emerge from the final stages of the ongoing pandemic.

It’s with that in mind that the South West District for Culture Recreation and Sport will be offering a free webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

Using Volunteering to Re-Engage Community Post-Pandemic will feature a 75-minute session designed to offer information and brainstorm how volunteers can help their communities get back to normal when it comes to helping out in a variety of areas.

The event will be facilitated by Lara Schroeder from Spark Solutions, an organization designed to help sports and recreation groups to achieve their strategic, governance and programming goals.

The event is still being finalized, which means participants will be able to vote for the workshop time. You can do so by visiting form.jotform.com/SWDCRS/re-en-

As we finally get to throw away our masks, how do we re-engage with the community? An upcoming webinar will help with exactly that question. Getty Images gage-time.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the seminar, contact Brennen at brennen@ gosouthwest.ca.

Sask. deficit lower than expected, drops to $1.13 billion

For Moose Jaw Express Saskatchewan's economy is in better shape than expected, as the final results for the 2020-21 fiscal year show a deficit of $1.13 billion. That represents a decrease of $1.3 billion from the budget.

The government attributes this to higher-than-budgeted revenue and lower-than-budgeted expenses.

The only revenue category that did not come in greater than budgeted was taxation. Health expenses were higher than budgeted but agriculture, environment and natural resources, and education expenses were lower than projected.

Total revenue of $14.52 billion in 2020-21 is up $875 million, or 6.4 per cent, from the budget projection.

Revenue is down $363 million, or 2.4 per cent, from the prior fiscal year (2019-20).

The reported $15.65 billion in expenses is $424 million, or 2.6 per cent, lower than projected at budget.

This decrease is primarily due to favourable crop conditions, which resulted in lower-than-budgeted agricultural insurance claims.

Expenses for 2020-21 is $444 million, or 2.9 per cent, higher than the prior fiscal year. The most notable increases are in health, economic development, and community development, primarily due to COVID-related expenses.

"Our year-end financial statements show that Saskatchewan is in a much better fiscal situation than we anticipated as life and the economy start to get back to normal following the global pandemic," Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said. "Moving forward, our focus continues to be on protecting Saskatchewan people, investing in vital infrastructure such as highways, hospitals and schools and helping our economy grow and recover."

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Clark Dan (CD) Puckett -Model T Tour coming to Moose Jaw

Although planning to be in Moose Jaw for a July 1st drive down Main Street, Clark Dan Puckett, who is seeking the Conservative Nomination in Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan Federal Constituency, was unable to come due to some mechanical issues that needed repair on his 1925 Ford Model “T”.

“I decided that perhaps the Ford Motor Company may still honor the original warranty so I called the good folks in Detroit. ’We’re so sorry, but Mr. Henry Ford had passed on quite some time ago and all the Model T warranties had now just recently expired’. Well, I thought, that’s kind of a bummer. These car companies should back their warranties a bit better. After all, the 1925 Model T recall notice of 1928 was honored according to the documentation I found under the seat as I fuelled up last week... Oh well! LOL!!!!” said Puckett.

However, all was not lost, he said. “My late father (seriously) had left me a fully rebuilt motor, radiator, transmission, 4 extra wheels (should one of the oak spokes break if I hit a pothole somewhere) a rebuilt 6 volt starter/generator and most importantly, two extra Model T horns should the current one quit from over-use during this nomination campaign!”

Puckett and his Model T plan on being in Moose Jaw this coming Saturday so keep tuned for further updates.

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WDM talks devastating effects of The Great Depression during Coffee Club Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Big Drought. The Dust Bowl. The Hungry Thirties. The Dirty Thirties. The Great Depression.

Whatever that pivotal period of Saskatchewan’s history is called, the effect of a decade-long drought and economic collapse from 1929 to 1939 was horrendous on almost everyone. But those hardy people found ways to cope and make the best of a bad situation.

The Western Development Museum highlighted The Great Depression during a recent online Coffee Club presentation.

Karla Rasmussen, the public programs co-ordinator at the Moose Jaw branch, led the talk and used historical photos to showcase what people lived through during that decade.

There was time afterward for participants to ask questions and share any stories they or their families experienced during The Dirty Thirties.

Black blizzards “On the farm and in the city, everyone had to live with dust, and for a great many people, the events of this period of history led to many living in poverty,” said Rasmussen.

The wind and the sun usually suck the moisture out of the land in Saskatchewan, but there is normally enough snow in the winter and rain throughout the year to replenish, she continued. However, there was almost no moisture during the 1930s, which produced massive dust storms — or “black blizzards” — that caused the soil to build up along fences similar to snowdrifts.

Dust came in through every crack in homes and covered every surface. This forced residents to turn upside down their cups and plates so they remained as clean as possible. That didn’t always help, though, as almost everything tasted gritty.

The dust storms appeared on the front pages of newspapers throughout the country, becoming a symbol for this period of history, Rasmussen noted. In southern Saskatchewan, moisture levels during that decade dipped below average — sometimes, there was no moisture at all.

“People joked that there was an entire generation of children that didn’t know what rain was,” she said. “Without moisture, the ground cracked, crumbled, and blew away.”

Bennett buggies Drought meant a shortage of grain and hay for livestock, which forced producers to ship their cattle north to actual greener pastures, continued Rasmussen. However, horses could not be shipped away since they were important to daily farming life.

This included pulling cars that had their

A massive dust cloud, or ‘Black Blizzard.’ Photo courtesy Twitter engines removed since there was no money for gasoline.

Canadians named these vehicles “Bennett buggies” after Prime Minister R.B. Bennett.

“Many people held him responsible for their economic plight,” Rasmussen remarked, noting some in Saskatchewan cut their vehicles in half and created two-wheeled horse-pulled carts that were nicknamed “Anderson cars” after Saskatchewan Premier James Anderson.

Unfortunately, disaster struck in 1937, when a horse-related disease that mosquitos spread killed more than 50,000 horses.

This added to the misery of farmers since their crops were already withering under the hot sun or being devastated by millions of cutworms, grasshoppers and potato bugs that attacked crops and gardens.

“Some people reported that there were so many grasshoppers that blankets of them would block out the sun. They would march like an army eating everything and leaving bare earth behind them,” said Rasmussen.

Gophers swallowed up whatever wheat was left, so cities encouraged people to catch them to receive one cent for every tail. Kids were especially good at capturing the critters, while they were also rewarded for capturing crow and magpie eggs.

Incomes drop The years-long droughts and invasive pests regularly caused major crop failures. In 1933, farmers could only collect 2.5 bushels per acre, or 25 ice cream pails of grain compared to 10 bushels per acre a decade before, Rasmussen continued.

Farmers earned 78 cents per bushel in 1928, but that dropped to 28 cents five years later.

With incomes declining by 70 per cent, many families gave up and headed for the cities — one in four men in Regina were jobless at one point — or to greener pastures. By 1936, 8,000 farmers had aban-

doned their land, while 36,000 people left Saskatchewan between 1936 and 1941.

Food was difficult to acquire during The Great Depression, so the provincial government brought in train cars from provinces filled with relief supplies, such as prunes, figs, codfish, dried fruit, clothing and maple syrup. Residents were given ration cards that indicated how much food they would receive.

“People were forced to be thrifty and creative. They learned to conserve everything, including water,” Rasmussen said.

Flour-sack dresses Worn-out clothing was re-used as pillowcases, tablecloths, or clothing for children.

Old wool sweaters were unwound and the wool string was saved for other purposes.

Mothers turned flour sacks into clothing — such as dresses, pants, or underwear — for their children. While many girls were embarrassed to wear such dresses, they decorated the outfits to bring them life.

Many people were also too proud to receive government handouts or “to be on the dole” and were embarrassed when others found out, continued Rasmussen.

Worried that people wouldn’t want to work, the provincial government created “make-work” projects that gave people temporary jobs.

Two notable make-work projects were the construction of the Albert Street Bridge in Regina — known as the longest bridge over the shortest body of water — and the Broadway Avenue Bridge in Saskatoon.

While many people left the province during The Dirty Thirties, many stayed and stuck out the difficulties, she added. While there were some funny stories during this time, the depression left such a major impression that people carried those experiences for the rest of their lives.

The next WDM Coffee Club is Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. by Zoom and will be about Saskatchewan’s weather.

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Standing With Integrity Rally draws hundreds to Canada Day event Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

One after another, they stood on the stage at the Standing in Integrity Rally and told their stories.

For some, the stories were heartrending, of abuse and isolation, of sorrow and fear felt by their parents and grandparents who were forced into the residential school system as children.

For others, it was a chance to express anger and frustration at a system that for far too long has remained at a standstill when it comes to advancing Indigenous causes and attempts at healing, even as the horrors of the past now come to light on a daily basis.

But there was one common thread through it all -- a feeling of support for a community in dire need of it as they relive some of the worst times in their history.

More than 250 people gathered on the 200 block of Main Street on Canada Day for the rally, the vast majority wearing orange shirts in support of the thousands of children lost in the residential school system, never to be seen again.

“No one had to take this on by themselves; we need each other so we’re able to take the pain and also heal together...”

-Lori Deets

The event was part of the Our Home On Native Land movement, with Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association chair Lori Deets one of the main organizers.

“I’m really, really happy with the day, even with the heat it was still fantastic,” she said. “If you can get this many people out when it’s 34 degrees out, it shows this is something that people believe in and it’s not just the Indigenous people.

“You saw there were people of all communities here supporting us, and that’s fantastic to see. We had things we had to say, and I hope a lot of those messages were streamed live out there, too, because they need to be heard.”

Many of the speakers, including Deets

Alana Rempel addresses the crowd prior to the start of the Standing in Integrity Rally. herself, gave impassioned speeches that touched on issues ranging from systemic racism to a lack of respect for Indigenous issues and people, even including the reading of some of the most vicious and heinous social media posts made leading up to the event, many by Moose Jaw residents.

The stories from the residential schools themselves were among the most resonant, though, and laid out just how awful those experiences were for those who Victor Prettyshield speaks during the lived them.

“They were so hard to hear, and there rally. were so many people who wanted to tell their stories or at least help others tell for our ancestors to come in and help us their stories,” Deets said, adding that over and guide us in a positive way.” a dozen people took part in the planning Like Deets, Stevenson was happy to see and preparation of the event, including the support of Moose Jaw and that of the gathering of oral traditions. “No one communities all over the country -- large had to take this on by themselves; we need ceremonies took place in Regina and each other so we’re able to take the pain Saskatoon, and cities and towns all over and also heal together, which is part of the Canada adopted orange as their colour for July 1 holiday. whole process.”

To help in that direction, a spiritual com- Seeing this all happening as more and ponent was also included -- Shylo Ste- more atrocities come to light is heartenvenson from Regina was on hand with a ing, he said, but not surprising. tobacco smudge, offering the sweet-smell- “It’s different from my perspective. In ing smoke to any who wished to take part. Indian Country, we grew up knowing,” “In our culture, having the smudges out Stevenson said. “The oral traditions were helps call on our spirits and helpers and handed down and we knew. But the Creeverything else,” Stevenson explained. ator never makes a mistake, and these “So it was nice to have that component discoveries and everything, it’s a time and being asked to bring that in. It’s in- for healing. It’s the Creator’s decision for strumental in any ceremony when we ask that to come forward now and reach out

Ell Bird with the Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association speaks before the event.

Shylo Stevenson carried a smudge pot for those who wished to take part in the spiritual tradition.

to others to help us heal and reconcile our past… This was a good step for Moose Jaw and all across Canada.”

Deets admits that as tough as these first steps have been, they’re just the latest in what has to be a journey that continues in the right direction.

“It’s very difficult, but we have to keep going,” she said. “It’s like everything, we don’t go backwards in time, we go forwards and Indigenous people have gone forwards and taken every step they have because they’re strong. We’re here today not because people have defeated us, we’ve fought for every step we’ve taken because we’re strong, strong people.”

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Rules of fruit eating broken by uninvited guest

As I sit munching on red seedless grapes and orangey-red Rainier cherries, I can’t help but remember and laugh at how grapes and Joyce Walter cherries came For Moose Jaw Express close to causronjoy@sasktel.net ing a rift in our family when I was a youngster who had been taught to be seen and not heard.

In the parental house, having fruits and vegetables at our family meals was absolutely essential and even though some of those vegetables produced a gag effect, I ate them because not to eat them would produce a lesson in being grateful for our

ability to enjoy vegetables such as brussel sprouts, asparagus, squash and turnips when children in unheard of countries were hungry.

Our winter supply of fruits and vegetables came from the hundreds of quart sealers in which were preserved all variety of fruits bought by the case or picked from our own trees and bushes. The vegetables in those jars came from our garden and because I had helped with the harvest, the peas and beans and corn tasted so much better. And the pickles, both dill and sweet, won hands down over anything available in the grocery store.

But it was the fresh fruit, the grapes and cherries, bought despite the high prices, that made summer such a wonderful season. The rule was that we couldn’t taste the fruits in the store, nor could we taste

Playground Safety Workshop to offer information on keeping youngsters safe in outdoor playspaces Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It can be a parent’s worst nightmare sending your youngster out to have fun in their neighbourhood playground, only to have them sustain a serious injury because the equipment wasn’t maintained or the facility just wasn’t as safe as it should be.

The South West District for Culture, Sport and Recreation organization is holding a Playground Safety Workshop on Tuesday, July 27 over the Zoom online meeting Is your child’s favourite playground safe? An app, covering a host of potential is- upcoming South West District for Culture, sues that may arise from these sort Recreation and Sports seminar will offer all you need to know. Getty Images of incidents.

The event will take place in partnership with SunCorp Valuations and will offer information that anyone involved in playground maintenance will find valuable when it comes to keeping kids safe in their favourite outdoor playspaces.

The seminar will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with full details coming soon.

For more information, contact Anne at anne@gosouthwest.ca, and to register early, visit form.jotform.com/SWDCRS/2021-playground.

Free Fishing Weekend coming For upMooseJuly 10 and 11 Jaw Express This year’s summer version of Free Fishing Weekend will take place on July 10 and 11. During this time Saskatchewan residents and visitors are invited to try the variety of sport fishing opportunities available on any public waters open to sport fishing.

No licence is required.

“I am always amazed at the diverse angling opportunities we have here in Saskatchewan,” Environment Minister Warren Kaeding said. “Whether it’s largemouth bass at Boundary Dam or catfish in the Qu’Appelle River system, or any of the many world-class fishing opportunities we have in our northern waterbodies, Free Fishing Weekend gives people the chance to try something new, enjoy time with family and friends, and

maybe even explore the province. It is a good weekend to create some memories and enjoy the beauty of what our lakes, streams and rivers have to offer.”

Free Fishing Weekend has been offered since 1989. It is designed to increase public awareness about angling opportunities available in the province.

Please note that Free Fishing Weekend does not apply in national parks, where a federal licence is required. Anyone planning on taking fish out of the province must purchase a licence. All catch limit and size regulations remain in effect.

Anglers are also required to follow all COVID-19 public health orders.

More information and the 2021-22 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide is available online at www.saskatchewan.ca/fishing.

them until they were washed and then and only then, were we able to enjoy those luscious and juicy products of British Columbia. And we were limited to how many we could eat at one sitting so as to prolong the enjoyment until our next trip to the fruit market.

It was therefore a shock when some relatives dropped in unexpectedly and obviously didn’t know or hadn’t learned the fruit-eating rules of our house. The man of the group plunked himself at the table, in handy reach of the fresh cherries that had just been washed and prepared for eating.

He helped himself to several cherries at a time, popped them in his mouth, chewed lustily and then spit the pits out onto the white table cloth. Again and again he helped himself, urging other members of his family to join him in the fruit feast. I watched in horror as the supply dwindled.

Nary a word was said by the parents about his poor behaviour because he was a guest in our home, it was explained to me later.

Nor did the parents comment when he said his family doesn’t buy fruit because it is too expensive. I found out in later life that he was a cheap, cheap (not thrifty) indi-

vidual.

When the fruit bowl was empty, he then proceeded to ask my Mom what she was planning for supper. I don’t recall the answer but his family stayed and ate well before they left, leaving empty bowls and dirty dishes behind.

But I do remember visiting his home and not being offered a slice of bread even though the aroma of a turkey cooking in the oven permeated their house when we arrived. Instead of turkey with his family, we had hamburgers and Vi-Co at a nearby coffee shop, a much happier meal in my recollection.

We did, however, have the last laugh at our relative’s expense: He didn’t know it but we had a box of cherries and some grapes in our car. It might not have been friendly of us, but no one offered to share with him.

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

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From The Kitchen

C o o l o f f f ro m t h e i n s ide w i t h c h i l l e d re c i p e s

By Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express

With the hot temperatures that come along in July and August, cravings turn to items that might come directly from the freezer.

Many community cook books include such recipes in their publications. This week’s recipes come from several of those cook books.

••• Ice Cream Cake 3 cups chocolate wafer crumbs 1/2 cup white sugar 2/3 cup melted margarine or butter 2 litre container ice cream, softened 8 squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted 1 cup softened butter 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tsps. vanilla 4 eggs 2-4 Crispy Crunch bars, crushed Combine crumbs, sugar and melted butter to make a crust. Press into a 9x13 inch pan. Place in freezer to set.

Spoon softened ice cream over crust. Return to freezer.

Cream softened butter and white sugar. Beat well. Add melted chocolate and vanilla and blend. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Spread this mixture over frozen ice cream. Garnish with crushed Crispy Crunch bars.

Freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water. Cover leftover cake with plastic wrap or foil and store in freezer for up to three or four days.

••• Homemade Milk Shakes 2 scoops vanilla ice cream 3/4 cup cold milk 1 tbsp. instant pudding powder 1/2 tsp. vanilla flavouring Place all ingredients in a blender and process about 20 seconds or until smooth and frothy. Makes 2 cups.

Variation: make a chocolate shake by using 2 tbsps. chocolate syrup and eliminating the vanilla. Process in same manner.

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Rice Salad and Orange Dressing

3-4 cups cooked rice 1 can crushed pineapple 1 can mandarin orange slices 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1 envelope Dream Whip, prepared as per package directions Dressing: 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsps. flour 1/2 cup orange juice 1 egg, beaten

Boil dressing ingredients until they thicken. Remove from heat and cool.

Place cooked rice, pineapple, oranges and marshmallows in a large bowl. Whip Dream Whip and cool in refrigerator.

Add dressing mixture and whipped Dream Whip to rice mixture and mix only until all ingredients are moistened. Chill slightly and serve with a lettuce and tomato salad.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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Marc Legare is a philosopher and motorcycle adventurist.

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

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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.

The deterioration of manners in our society is, or ought to be, a seriously significant warning to us. The wholesale and widespread loss of simple courtesy is a telltale sign that we have genuine, deep-rooted problems. Some may contest that this is an over exaggeration. It is anything but. Let us all remind ourselves that escalating conflicts between humans usually start with little pin pricks.

Why do manners exist in the first place? Many think etiquette is altruistic and done for the other person’s pleasure. That may be true in part, but there is another important reason. If you demonstrate polite behavior, that generally means whatever your views are, they will more likely be listened to and considered by others. Furthermore, reputation is of paramount value. People who have

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a degree of respect for others in everyday living have a higher reputation than those who are base. As a result, their opinions generally carry more weight. As usual, there is a wise old saying that addresses this directly; “You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar”.

Is there much doubt that our society cares less and less about politeness? In its place, are we not caring more and more about making each and every issue a serious enough beef to ignore courtesy toward those with an opposing ethos? It seems that people of every political stripe feel entitled to forgo manners whenever they are waiving their banners. Somehow along the way, it has become acceptable to be impertinent and in-your-face abrasive whenever the troubling issue of the day is a social justice concern. This seems especially true for those who consider themselves on the moral high-ground. Nothing is more of an example of this than our mainstream news media circus acts.

Whenever opposing political pundits are corralled together on a news program, it is not a discussion, debate, or even an argument. It is nothing less than a verbal slugfest. In fact, the interruptions usually stop halfway through the “interview” when, by that time, both parties are shouting nonstop, both at the same time. That is as classless as it gets.

How many of us will listen intently to someone who is impudent and interruptive? Few of us have that much stamina. When someone is rude, we tend to care little

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about what they are saying and all we see is the effrontery itself and ignore their message, even if what they are saying may be valid. In short, a legitimate point, said with insolent audacity or hostility, loses itself behind the unpleasant smoke screen of a distasteful demeanor.

With our society showing increasing disunity, the extensive loss of mutual amiableness is a nightmare waiting to happen. If that is gone, so too is listening. If listening is gone, what is left? That is disturbing when you pause and think about it.

The deterioration of civility in our society is not limited to the political realm. However, that is the realm where it is most costly to us. A lack of courtesy illustrates a perceived lack of respect. When that perception becomes a generally held belief by most, how far are we away from worse behaviors? The complete lack of manners displayed by political hacks and their legions of disciples from both sides of the aisle clearly shows we are anything but healthy.

Perhaps the next time we are attempting to get our point across, we can remind ourselves of the sobering words of Robert Heinlein; “A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness, bad manners, and a lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness and gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot.”

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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About 100 tickets left in humane society’s 4 Paws Lottery fundraiser Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Tickets for the Moose Jaw Humane Society’s annual 4 Paws Lottery are nearly sold old — about 100 are left — and the organization is making one final push to encourage people to support the fundraiser.

Tickets are $20 each, three for $50 and five for $75 and are available for purchase at (306) 692-1517 or by e-transfer to giving@mjhs.ca. You can also pick up tickets at Spike Grooming (817 High Street) and Gemmell’s Shoes (110 Main Street).

A total of 1,700 tickets were available, and if all sellout, the humane society could make roughly $12,000. These funds will go a long way to help the shelter support its four-legged friends while they wait for their forever home.

“We’ve been really promoting that this lottery is really about the animals; it’s not just winning $10,000, it’s about supporting the shelter and our community,” said fundraising co-ordinator Donna Fritzke.

“I always thought of the shelter as just a place where all the animals are, but the Humane Society plays such a vital role in our community because we help people, as well, and I’ve never really thought of that before,” she added.

“We’re all responsible for homeless animals, so let’s help them out.”

The 4 Paws Lottery will feature special $500 draw dates every Saturday in July which started on July 3, with subsequent draws being held on July 10, 17 and 24 — before the grand prize draw of $10,000 that will occur on July 31.

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With hot temperatures predicted this summer, the Moose Jaw Humane Society reminds pet owners to leave their dogs at home and not bring them along during grocery or shopping trips.

People should keep their Fidos and Mollys in a nice cool environment at home because outside temperatures of even 21 degrees Celsius can feel like 32 degrees Celsius in a vehicle after just 10 minutes, executive director Dana Haukaas said.

Residents who think they’ll be in the store for only a few minutes might encounter long line-ups or run into a friend, making that stop longer and leading to dogs experiencing heatstroke, she continued. The results of heat strokes are sobering: 50 per cent of pooches will die. Not even having the windows open a few centimetres will alleviate the heat.

Signs of heatstroke in a dog include a racing heart, high body temperature, brain seizures, glass eyes, fearful expression, heaving panting, excessive drooling, red or purple gums and tongue, vomiting, and eventual collapse or staggered gait.

If pet owners are worried that their dog has heatstroke, they should move the animal somewhere cool, offer smaller amounts of tepid water, soak the coat with cool — but never cold — running water, direct a fan onto the animal, and contact a veterinarian.

Some ways to keep dogs cool include restricting exercise to the morning or late at night when it’s cooler, skipping walks altogether for several days, never leaving animals in a hot car or room, ensuring water and a cool, shaded spot is available, and spraying with cool water.

“My dog actually has a cooling vest, which I think when people see me out walking him, would wonder why he’s wearing a jacket in a hot temperature,” Haukaas said, pointing out the vest is made of neoprene fabric and can be soaked in cold water.

“My dog is also black and he attracts the heat, and his little vest is a light blue, so it keeps the sun from beating down on his back too. But the water evaporates out of the soaked material, and it keeps him about 10 to 15 degrees cooler than if he wasn’t wearing it.”

Pet shops and similar businesses sell these types of vests, along with cooling mats that can also be soaked in cold water, she continued. Some

of the best ways to keep dogs cool, though, is to ensure they have shaded spots in the yard when outside or keep them inside where there is air conditioning.

The humane society has seen a decrease in calls during the last 10 years of dogs in locked vehicles because of its messaging on this issue, said Haukaas. She noted that unless

residents drive a vehicle with air conditioning, pets should stay home in a cool environment.

If people see dogs locked in vehicles at a store, they should go into the business and have customer service page the owner to take the animal home, she added. People might be embarrassed, but they will at least protect the animal’s health.

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Next Gen Car Club donates over $2K to Humane Society Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

A generous donation from the Next Gen Car Club will help the Moose Jaw Humane Society continue to spay and neuter all the puppies and kitties that come into the shelter.

The two-year-old car club held a show and shine in the parking lot of Tatawaw Park — the former Wild Animal Park — on June 27 and attracted an overwhelming amount of interest. From the fees collected and donations received, the organization gave the humane society $2,030.

Michael Wilson, one of three group founders that include Austin Murray and Jaideep Singh, presented a large bag of coins and bills to the Humane Society on June 30, which fundraising co-ordinator Donna Fritzke was pleased to receive.

“They did a great job. It was so well-attended that they were turning people away because it was so packed,” Fritzke said. “(The donation is) amazing. It shows how well the community supports the Humane Society. I was there selling lottery tickets and the support was incredible. Many said we do great work in the community.”

About 350 people showed up, which was twice as many as expected, Wilson said. Meanwhile, roughly 150 peo-

Michael Wilson, co-founder of the Next Gen Car Club, presents $2,030 in coins and bills to Donna Fritzke, fundraising co-ordinator for the Moose Jaw Humane Society. The club held a show and shine recently, which attracted hundreds of people. Photo by Jason G. Antonio ple had to be turned away, which angered some since they had come from Alberta and Manitoba.

“Everyone’s excited to get out,” he said, noting the club had to acquire permission from Health Canada to hold the event.

The club started in 2019, but because the pandemic wiped out 2020, this year is the group’s official second season.

Wilson noted that members have been excited to get outside and hold events, which should not be too difficult with the future looking brighter.

The show and shine took two months to plan, including talking to sponsors and encouraging the community to support the get-together, he continued. City hall was unwilling to clean the parking lot, which forced the club to ask the community for further help to sweep the pavement.

Many of those spectators who came out had plenty of fun, Wilson remarked. In addition, many budding entrepreneurs showed up with video cameras to film the activity to generate income from their productions.

Wilson added that the club was thankful for all the volunteers since the event likely would not have happened without them. Their support was greatly appreciated, especially since many were overworked and had many duties to perform.

Humane Society’s bookstore a hidden gem that helps with fundraising efforts Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

If you enjoy reading and you enjoy animals, then you could scratch both of those itches simultaneously by supporting the Moose Jaw Humane Society and its fundraising efforts.

Tucked away in a back room in the shelter on Stadacona Street West is a growing bookstore that the organization started more than a year ago. Jammed wall to wall with shelves, bookworms can find literature from the Royal Family to romance to fiction to mystery.

Book lovers from far and wide have dropped off hundreds of tomes and publications over the past few months, include two recent deliveries totalling 28 boxes.

“It’s amazing. It’s incredible that people think of us (with their donations),” said fundraising co-ordinator Donna Fritzke.

The humane society has a partnership with the Wandering Market and the Handmade Shop, with both businesses agreeing to sell books on behalf of the animal organization. The organization also works with seniors’ housing to provide books to residents there; some hous-

ing units even have their own sales.

“It’s about building relationships,” Fritzke said. “The Wandering Market and Handmade Shop sell out of the goodness of their heart and don’t keep the money.”

Book sales have slowed recently, partly because most people do not realize a bookstore is in the humane society and partly because it’s summer and fewer people read, she continued. At one point, the organization rented space downtown to sell its books before it decided to sell the literature from its current location. When the humane society can construct a new, bigger shelter, it will have a dedicated bookstore.

The bookstore is open whenever the humane society is open; the building hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Adult books are $2.50 each and children’s books are $1 each, while puzzles — which the humane society also gladly accepts — are $2.50 each.

Fritzke thanked the community for its continued support of the humane society and its donations of books

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Prairie South School Division Pandemic forced first-year educators to be flexible this past school year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

First-year educators probably didn’t expect to face a pandemic when they started the 2020-21 school year, but just like everyone else, they had to be flexible with all the changes.

“It was definitely different than a normal year,” said Caitlyn Morgan, who taught grades 7 and 8 at Lindale School.

There were many changes that students and teachers had to adapt to almost every day, she continued. Some changes included not mixing class groups and ensuring students wore masks in the gym even though they initially didn’t have to.

While this year was Morgan’s first full-year teaching, she began working in January 2020. She noted that her first two months of in-person teaching went well before the pandemic caused everything to “fall off the rails.”

“I don’t know if it really changed my mindset because I’ve pretty much only taught in a pandemic, but it made me more adaptable in general,” she laughed. “Now I’m just ready to be on the fly all the time and I’m ready for things to change because that’s how this past year has been.”

Morgan thought her students did well during the year, with many in Grade 8 discussing how they overcame challenges and what they weren’t able to experience during their final year of elementary school. However, she attempted to hold as many fun activities as she could to keep them engaged.

While Morgan was excited about summer vacation, she also looks forward to September, when there will hopefully be fewer restrictions.

“But I think everyone needs a break big time from being cooped up in classrooms and not being able to leave,” she added. “Everyone just keeps telling me it’s going to get easier from here.”

New school administrators The 2020-21 school year was Robin Heshka’s first year as

Vice-principal Janice Colven (left) and principal Robin Heshka pose in front of William Grayson School.

This was their first year in their respective roles and at the school. Photo by Jason G. Antonio a principal, as she took the leadership reigns at William Grayson School with support from first-year vice-principal Janice Colven. This was the 13th year that both had worked in the education field as teachers and administrators.

The past 10 months were amazing, busy, and challenging, Heshka said. It was also a fun year since everyone learned together throughout the pandemic, whether staff were bouncing ideas off each other about handling situations or students gave input about their preferences for library books or a dream playground.

Having a strong vision for the school and living it out was important to the first-year principal, so she and her staff created a vision statement that they placed in every room. This also made it easier for her to provide leadership since she could reflect on that statement.

The vision statement is, “Relationships matter; support-

ing innovative thinkers who are safe, successful, confident and respectful.”

An example of how the vision guided staff was when they were forced into online learning.

“My staff just jumped in two feet into the trenches for online learning, and they were doing things I never even thought was possible,” said Heshka. “So, I think if you have a good staff, it makes my job 10 times easier … .

In a year like COVID, we needed that time collaboration and that teamwork.”

Heshka said that she never expected to be working in a pandemic but planned to use that experience as part of a presentation she will give in July about life as a first-year administrator.

One unexpected challenge Heshka faced was mountains of paperwork, something she hoped to never face in her job. Yet, if it ever became overwhelming, she could slip into a classroom to read to students or watch them complete a project.

What Heshka also appreciated about her new role — this was her first year in Prairie South School Division as an administrator — was having support from the division and being able to reach out to other administrators for help. She also appreciated the support from Colven and the bond they forged during their first year together.

“It’s so important to have someone you can trust and respect,” Heshka added.

It was a big transition moving into the role of vice-principal, while all the pandemic-related expectations and restrictions added to the learning curve, said Colven. She was excited for next year when — hopefully — she could see more of the students in person without masks and come to know them better.

“I’m so proud of the staff; they were excellent,” she added. “They were there every step of the way and were able to shape these young people … .”

Prairie South hopes for fewer restrictions when school returns in September Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Prairie South School Division expects some normalcy to return in September for the start of the 2021-22 school year but believes summer activities will determine how official plans look.

Board chairman Robert Bachmann and now-retired education director Tony Baldwin issued one final letter to parents and families at the end of June about COVID-19 activity throughout the division this past year. Despite the pandemic, they thought Prairie South had a successful year and commended staff and parents for their efforts supporting children and schools.

“We are hopeful that the summer months will see ongoing vaccination activity so that students and staff can return to the safest environments possible in the fall,” they said.

The division office believes it will be August before anything concrete is known about pandemic restrictions for the new school year, they continued. Baldwin and Bach-

mann expected September to begin with fewer restrictions than at the end of June but pointed out COVID-19 activity during the summer would determine the exact preparations.

Families were encouraged to watch for information by mid-August about the plans Prairie South would put in place for the new school year.

“Each of us has been impacted by COVID in some way.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families in Prairie South who have lost loved ones due to COVID-19, including the passing of a committed and caring staff member in April 2021,” Bachmann and Baldwin continued.

“As you spend time with your children this summer, it is important to acknowledge that there will be some recovery time necessary for them and for you. We’d encourage you to do some thinking about how COVID has impacted your family and you as individuals; taking care

of yourselves is an important part of taking care of your kids.”

There was some good news at the end of the 202021 school year, as there were only five new positive COVID-19 cases in schools during the last two weeks of June, they said. The division office will regularly work with public health during the first 10 days of July if there is contact tracing work that needs to be performed. They hoped this wasn’t necessary since they knew students and staff were eager for a well-deserved summer break.

Baldwin and Bachmann also encouraged families to acknowledge this year’s graduates and staff who retired, as both groups were more affected by the differences in the school year than others. Both men wished those groups well in their future endeavours and were thankful that they were part of the Prairie South School Division family.

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Holy Trinity board passes balanced budget for the 2021-22 school year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Trustees with Holy Trinity Catholic School Division have passed a balanced budget for the 2021-22 school year, with board members providing additional attention to student learning, technology, and human resources.

Revenues are projected to be $34.6 million and expenses are projected to be $26.2 million, leaving a surplus of roughly $8 million. However, capital expenditures for building-related projects — including the design phase of the joint-use school on South Hill — will be $8.4 million, which means the budget is expected to be balanced, barring unforeseen incidents.

Priorities, priorities One board priority focuses on providing a Christ-centred learning environment that is safe, healthy and supportive, while also supporting the development of the provincial education plan and ensuring alignment between schools, the division, and the Ministry of Education, according to the budget document.

To enhance student success and improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, this priority will focus on: • Reading, writing and math • Mental health and well-being of students and staff • Enhancing literacy intervention and math literacy intervention supports • Implementing Grade 8 religion texts and accompanying digital resources • Supporting math resources and professional learning • Supporting YMCA early learning centres • Increasing counsellor time to address provincial mental health and wellness priorities

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The second priority of human resources focuses on complying with collective bargaining agreements and employment contracts, including a two-per-cent compensation adjustment for all employee groups, the budget report said. The school division will also prepare to negotiate collective agreements that expire in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

The board has decided to keep the pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) at 22:1 for kindergarten to Grade 3, 26:1 for grades 4 to 6, and 27:1 for grades 7 to 8. Meanwhile, the HR department will continue to provide safety training to staff, such as violence threat risk assessment (VTRA), non-violent crisis intervention training, AED training, CPR and First Aid. The third priority of technology will see continued support for several internal software programs, continued purchases of Chromebook laptops for Grade 9 students at Vanier Collegiate, amalgamating two tech help desks to improve customer service, and providing financial support for a multi-year technology plan.

Focusing on the classroom “Division administration is pleased by the work of the entire group to prepare the budget. As always, we certainly would be excited to see if there were additional funds in a variety of areas,” said education director Sean Chase.

“But, to pass a budget that we felt keeps the integrity of the programming available in our classrooms is always the No. 1 priority of the board and administration, and we feel we’ve been able to do that.”

It’s always challenging to balance the budget, especial-

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Canada Day – To Celebrate Or To Cancel I was asked with increasing frequency [prior to Canada Day] if I was going to celebrate Canada Day this year, or if I [was going to] call for Canada Day to be cancelled in the wake of Residential School atrocities being brought to light.

We are often called upon to treat complex issues in blackand-white terms, and that is an injustice in itself. Let us all understand that these are not the only two options. Canada Day is a statutory holiday, and not all holidays are causes for celebration. Remembrance Day, for example, is a memorial

Re: Historical info on formation of Lake Diefenbaker The article published on Page A31 of the June 16 Edition on the proposed irrigation expansion project utilizing water from Lake Diefenbaker begs some historical correction regarding formation of the lake.

The dream of a dam on the South Saskatchewan River originated in the 1850’s with explorers Captain John Palliser and Professor Henry Yule Hind.

When the Federal Government established the PFRA as a result of the severe and protracted drought of the 1930’s, a longer range view of drought proofing was adopted and in 1944 the Federal Minister of Agriculture the Honourable James G. Gardiner authorized PFRA to begin test drilling for a dam on the river.

ly when the number of students projected to attend declines, he continued. However, division administration hopes to welcome back more students next year and see more students in desks.

One thing Holy Trinity learned during the pandemic is that while it is well-positioned with computer hardware and technology training, it needs to work long-term to equip classrooms with better technology, Chase added.

That will help the division position itself for future success.

Balancing the budget It’s positive that the division office created a balanced budget, which has been years in the making, said Chase.

While the ministry provides yearly grant funding, Holy Trinity has had to adjust its operations regularly “to be as lean as possible” in various areas and bring forward budgets despite constant challenges.

Before crafting the budget, division administration spent time conducting a “budget variance analysis” that reviewed spending during the past five to seven years.

It then based the 2021-22 budget on that analysis while ensuring the division can successfully meet future challenges.

Holy Trinity is in a “solid position” to succeed if projections hold up, but there will always be a need for more money since educational costs continue to grow, Chase added. While the division signed long-term deals with its employee groups, the ministry did not provide extra funding to cover those costs, which must be addressed through operations.

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holiday. We take that day to remember those who have fallen and the suffering that war creates, lest we forget. We do not “celebrate” Remembrance Day. This year, I [treated] Canada Day as a memorial holiday.

I [took] the day to reflect on our nation’s history. I will acknowledge the harm caused in residential schools, and I will give thanks that our community is finally seeking to undo that harm. I will acknowledge that dozens of First Nations communities across Canada still don’t have clean drinking water, and I will give thanks that Canada is wealthy enough to fix this. I will acknowledge the systemic racism that exists in this country, and I will give thanks that Canada has some of the strongest Human Rights protections in the world.

A Federal / Provincial Agreement was struck in 1958 with the Federal government covering three quarters of the cost of the project. PFRA undertook the design for what is now the Gardiner and Qu’Appelle Dams despite the extremely difficult foundation conditions and many unique challenges. The engineering effort was exceptional and PFRA sought advice from world renowned geotechnical engineering specialists.

Construction of the South Saskatchewan River Project, that included both the Qu’Appelle and Gardiner Dams, officially began in the spring of 1959, and was also the responsibility of the PFRA. As your article pointed out the project was completed in 1967. The time frame for construction is a testimony to the complexity of the project, at the time one of the world’s largest earth fill dams. Ownership of the reservoir and the impounding dams was transferred to the

Canada does not have a flawless history, and it would be unpatriotic to pretend otherwise. At the same time, we are now trying to heal and reconcile. I am proud of Canada for its growth. I am proud of our community for holding itself accountable and demanding that we do better.

You are allowed to feel outraged by our nation’s past, and proud of our progress. Just remember that we are not perfect and there is more progress to be made. I call on you to ask yourself, “What can I do to help fix the mistakes of the past and make Canada even better over the next year?”

Talon Regent, President Federal NDP’s Saskatchewan Council

Province in 1969, with PFRA retaining certain responsibilities for maintaining project, before being turned over completely to the Province in 1992.

Phil Adkins, P. Eng. Moose Jaw References: · The South Saskatchewan River Project - Booklet produced by PFRA (Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration) and Saskatchewan Environment (undated) · South Saskatchewan River Project 1958 to 1967, produced by PFRA, 1973 CAT. No. RE 22-370 · Personal communication

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City Hall Council Notes Council throws support behind spray park project in Regal Heights area Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council is throwing its support behind a spray park project that the Northwest Community Association (NWCA) wants to build in Regal Heights Park to better meet the needs of families.

During the June 28 executive committee meeting, council voted unanimously to designate the initiative as a municipal project so city hall can issue charitable donation receipts to individuals and businesses that contribute to the project. The designation will remain in place until Dec. 31, 2023, with either party able to terminate the designation with 90 days’ notice.

The association has initiated a community fundraising campaign to raise $253,000 to construct a fully accessible spray park in 2023. The proposed spray pad will cost $185,946.09, while city hall estimates that landscaping will cost $67,250, bringing the total to $253,195.09.

While not asking for financial support from the municipality, the organization asked council for future assistance to promote and advertise the spray pad throughout the city.

The water venue would be constructed between the soccer field, baseball diamond and hockey rink in that area.

Presentation “A new spray pad in Regal Heights Park would be benefi-

cial to the population surrounding it,” association representative Craig MacLeod told council.

A 2025 demographic study that the City of Moose Jaw completed projected that there will be 557 kids between the ages of zero and 14 within a 1.9-kilometre radius of the park from Lindale School to Caribou Heights, he continued. Meanwhile, the next closest spray park is at Elgin Park, which is 1.4 kilometres to 1.7 kilometres away from Regal Heights.

The association plans to raise the money through fundraising, donations, grants and other opportunities that come along, MacLeod added.

Council discussion “That’s (Regal Heights) in my area of the city … on (hot) days like today, that could be kind of fun,” laughed Coun.

Dawn Luhning.

Many people live in that area of the city, so the association will likely receive plenty of support for this project, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. Not only did he think this was a great project, but he thought this was a great opportunity for the entire community to support.

“I think this is fantastic,” echoed Coun. Crystal Froese.

“I’m sure you can probably raise a lot of money in the next few weeks when temperatures go above 40 (degrees

Celsius).”

Froese added that this proposed spray park would be the sixth one in Moose Jaw once built.

Project highlights The proposed location aligns with the parks and recreation department’s priorities for future recreation enhancements and would include accessible pathways and walkways, along with picnic tables and benches, a council report explained.

The proposed spray park also aligns with the five goals of the Framework for Recreation in Canada: active living, inclusion and access, connecting people and nature, supportive environments and recreation capacity.

The City of Moose Jaw has 10 designated municipal projects that each require an accounting of funds, receipt of funds and tax-deductible receipt production, the report continued. Once funding is in place, parks and recreation will manage the construction and installation of all park amenities, including issuing all project-related tenders and requests for proposals.

After the spray park is constructed, the municipality will look after water and maintenance costs of the venue.

Chamber promotes new ‘patio box parklets’ for the downtown area Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

One downtown business could soon be the lucky recipient of a “parking patio box parklet” that would allow residents and tourists to enjoy food and drinks from nearby businesses safely.

The Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce and the Moose Jaw Downtown Association want to install these patio parklets in parking stalls downtown as spaces open to the public, although the patios would not be directly tied to any one business.

“The intent of the public box parklets (is) to create excitement for the newly established parking patio program and create spaces for the public to (use) while enjoying food and beverages from nearby businesses,” a city council report explained. “The box parklets are easy to create, portable, and aesthetically pleasing.”

The chamber and downtown association would be responsible for maintaining the parklets and complying with building code standards when constructing the structure. They would also be responsible for receiving written permission from adjacent property owners to place the box parklet near businesses.

The structure must adhere to regulations applicable to parking patios under the Extension of Business for Sidewalk, Boulevard and Parking Stall Policy, the report continued. Any other organization, business or individual that wants to apply for a public parking patio would be

An example of a “parking patio box parklet” that would be built and installed in front of a downtown business. Photo courtesy City of Moose Jaw subject to the same requirements.

“The idea is not currently (used) by many other cities, allowing Moose Jaw to lead with a new initiative,” the report added. “Public parking patios help promote vibrancy and draw more people into the downtown.”

During the June 28 regular meeting, council voted unanimously that parking patios not directly associated with

a business be permitted on public sidewalks, boulevards and parking stalls in the downtown subject to approval from adjacent property owners and all other requirements within the policy.

Presentation Heather Bergdahl, office administrator with the Chamber of Commerce, explained that the 13-foot box parklet would allow the chamber to be a leader in creating attached dining spaces where guests can eat food safely.

“The chamber is supporting a positive culture change for downtown businesses. The chamber will find a suitable location to install the pop-up patio, a space that becomes a place … ,” she said. “The chamber will pay in full for the complete structure of the parklet.”

The chamber will create a lottery among businesses so that one shop will receive the structure out front, Bergdahl continued. Once awarded, the structure will be designed, built, and painted on site to create community interest.

While few businesses have applied to have pop-up patios adjacent to them, the chamber believes others will want to participate after the box parklet is installed, she added.

The organization also believes this structure will create interest this summer and in subsequent summers.

“I think this is a fantastic idea. I love the visual effect it’s going to have,” said Coun. Crystal Froese afterward.

Mosaic Place finished 2020 with deficit over $324K, annual report shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Mosaic Place thought it would have a great 2020 based on its lineup of programming and entertainment, but then the pandemic hit and forced the venue to close for months.

The building was open for the first two-and-a-half months of last year and managed to host a major curling tournament, dozens of hockey games, and the last two concerts in North America before the lights were dimmed for nearly seven months. During that time, two-thirds of staff were let go while the remaining employees worked on maintenance, found energy-saving efficiencies, and prepared for a fall reopening.

The building then reopened in November while adhering to many pandemic-related health restrictions.

The people business “We are in the people business. People use the facility.

The absence of people comes the absence of revenues,” general manager Ryan MacIvor said during the June 28 regular council meeting while discussing the venue’s annual report.

MacIvor’s report shows Mosaic Place had actual revenues of $1.45 million and actual expenses of $2.6 million for a deficit of $1.17 million. After adding a subsidy from the City of Moose Jaw of $994,760 and subtracting management fees of $142,488, the venue ended with an official deficit of $324,398.

An example of the importance of revenues was seen during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, which had a huge economic effect on Moose Jaw and Mosaic Place,

he continued. According to Praxis Consulting, the event generated $10.1 million in gross output, $5.6 million in gross domestic product, $3.3 million in labour income, and created 116 jobs during the event.

The event welcomed 58,975 fans to cheer on the best female curlers in Canada, while several community groups provided event support, ran the 50/50 booth, and acted as parking attendants.

Meetings and ice time Mosaic Place hosted 19 conferences, meetings and events and welcomed 1,470 guests when it was open last year, and while other meetings and conferences were rebooked for November and December, there was no uptake for those times, said MacIvor.

The curling centre hosted 253 league games and 8,461 curlers, along with many bonspiels, but Spectra Venue Management Services had to cancel many ’spiels as well, he continued.

Mosaic Place acted as the main community ice surface — Pla-Mor Palace was closed, and $75,000 was saved — and hosted 132.5 hours of recreational hockey and 1,011.5 hours of minor ice time. Overall, the building hosted 399 ice rentals, 40,748 people and 1,144 hours of rentals.

Meanwhile, Mosaic Place hosted the WHL Warriors for nine home games and the AAA Warriors for 17 home games before their seasons were cut short.

Energy savings Efforts to find efficiencies resulted in a decrease in energy management and natural gas usage, he continued.

Mosaic Place reduced its power usage by 37 per cent and saved $189,847.25, while it reduced its natural gas use by 28 per cent and saved $17,477.30.

Reducing natural gas consumption by 91,922.84 cubic metres was equivalent to taking 38,699 passenger vehicles off the road for one year.

Adding some humour to his report, MacIvor noted that the concessions popped 418,880 cups of popcorn during the hockey season, equal to 7,387.78 pounds or nine adult male moose. There were also 756 rolls of toilet paper used, stretching from Moose Jaw to Swift Current, and 76 litres of hand soap applied.

Council discussion Coun. Crystal Froese appreciated receiving the annual report, saying this is what she wanted months ago when she asked what effect the pandemic had on Mosaic Place and why the building needed a large subsidy when little was happening there.

While the venue reduced its energy costs in 2020, she pointed out that that happened during the quietest months — the summer — when the building was closed.

She thought council would have a better understanding over the next few years of how those changes would affect costs.

“We can’t wait to be able to open the doors for the first Warriors’ game on Oct. 1, and I know the first concert,” Froese added. “People are dying to get out and participate in large activities.”

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City Hall Council Notes The next Executive Committee meeting is Monday, July 17.

City manager Jim Puffalt highest paid city employee in 2020, report shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City manager Jim Puffalt was the highest-paid city employee last year, according to the 2020 public accounts report, bringing in nearly $34,000 more than the next employee.

Puffalt earned $205,731.26 in regular remuneration and $6,000 for other remuneration for a total take-home pay of $211,731.26. The next highest-paid employee was city comptroller Sandra Campbell, who earned $171,793.88 in remuneration.

The public accounts report lists all remunerations, contracts and grants over $50,000 that the City of Moose Jaw distributed. During the June 28 regular meeting, council voted unanimously to receive and file the report and post it to the city website.

Top paid staff After Campbell, other well-paid city employees were: • City clerk/solicitor Myron Gulka-Tiechko: $146,743.76 • Finance director Bryan Acker: $146,237.88 in regular pay and $2,473.31 in other remuneration • Human resources manager Albert Bromley: $142,792.93 • Parks and recreation director Derek Blais: $138,951.19 • Public works and utilities director Darrin Stephanson: $136,874.62 in regular pay and $869.12 in other pay • Director of information technology Wade McKay: $125,658.50 • Director of engineering services Bevan Harlton: $125,256.60 • Director of planning and development Michelle Sanson: $123,655.78 in regular pay and $3,476.70 in other pay

• City treasurer Brenda Hendrickson: $120,719.26 in regular pay and $2,052.94 in other pay • Information services manager Ryan Nelson: $113,991.07 • Manager of economic development Jim Dixon: $110,947.13 • Deputy city treasurer William Fraser: $104,543.37 • GIS supervisor Bred Rowlinson: $100,410.02 in regular pay and $217.76 in other pay Grants In 2020, the City of Moose Jaw issued a grant of $56,805.50 to the Moose Jaw and District Seniors Association.

Council pay A total of $254,200.44 was paid in remuneration to city council in 2020, while members claimed $3,023.13 in expenses.

The public accounts report showed: • Coun. Doug Blanc received $4,165.37 in regular pay • Coun. Heather Eby got $27,774.17 in regular pay and claimed $30 in expenses • Coun. Crystal Froese received $27,924.54 in regular pay and claimed $1,632.55 in expenses • Coun. Jamey Logan got $4,796.75 in regular pay • Coun. Dawn Luhning received $27,789.69 in regular pay • Coun. Scott McMann got $23,759.17 in regular pay and claimed $649.99 in expenses • Coun. Kim Robinson received $4,165.37 in regular pay • Coun. Brian Swanson got $22,466.95 in regular pay • Coun. Chris Warren received $23,519.26 in regular pay

• Mayor Fraser Tolmie received $87,939.19 in regular pay and claimed $710.59 in expenses Contractual expenses The City of Moose Jaw issued $51,133,857.08 in contracts to businesses and contractors last year. The lowest expense was $50,165.75 to the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the highest expense being $5,140,534.36 to NIS Contractors Ltd. The top 10 contract expenses last year were: • NIS Contractors Ltd.: $5.1 million • KMS Construction Ltd.: $4.54 million • Westridge Construction Ltd.: $4.50 million • SaskPower: $3.2 million • Cypress Paving Ltd.: $3.19 million • Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant: $3.15 million • City of Regina: $1.372 million • Spectra Venue Management Services: $1.370 million • Superior Truck Equipment Inc.: $1.2 million • Pro Tec Electric Ltd.: $1.02 million There were also expenses for First Response Legal of $172,793.70 and MLT Aikens LLP of $115,493.07, which caught the eye of Eby. She wondered if city hall was spending less on outside legal expertise based on changes made in the legal department.

“I will have to research that. I don’t know,” replied Gulka-Tiechko. “Those are global payments over the year, so I don’t know what they consist of.”

It would be good to have that information since council uses that data to make decisions, Eby said.

City could publish police salaries in separate report in the future Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The next time the City of Moose Jaw publishes its annual public accounts report — which shows all salaries, expenses, and grants over $50,000 — police officers could be in a separate document.

During the June 28 regular council meeting, city council voted to receive and file the 2020 public accounts report and post the document to the municipality’s website. A review of the document shows 92 city employees made more than $100,000 last year; 15 were city hall staff, while 77 were police and firefighters.

The highest-paid police officers were: • Police Chief Rick Bourassa: $175,110.20 • Sgt. Taylor Elder: $153,795.83 • Supt. Brent Mackey: $149,857.76 • Supt. Richard McKenna: $149,857.76 • Supt. Devon Oleniuk: $149,857.76 • Const. Jay Sills (19 years with police): $146,918.95 • Cpl. Randell Boechler: $146,654.04 • Cpl. Christopher Flanagan: $145,071.12 Meanwhile, deputy Fire Chief Michael Russell earned

$147,746.83 in regular pay and $245.84 in other pay, while Fire Chief Rod Montgomery earned $159,552.17 in regular pay and $1,237.60 in other pay.

Council discussion The provincial government recently discussed the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (LA FOIP) Act and how police services — which are independent organizations — come under that act, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie, also the chairman of the Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners.

While officers’ salaries above $50,000 are published in the city’s public accounts, the police board recently discussed a motion to publish those salaries as a separate report, he continued. One challenge the oversight board faces are potential misunderstandings with the regulations about publishing such information.

The requirement that the municipality publishes all salaries of employees and related entities has been in place since 1988 and is an annual requirement that every city in Saskatchewan must follow, while LAFOIP came into ef-

fect in 1993, said city clerk/solicitor Myron Gulka-Tiechko. All salaries in Moose Jaw are published in alphabetical order, while other cities create a special section in their annual reports for police salaries.

“This practice has been in place for over 30 years, and unless the province directs a different process, we are obliged to follow the existing procedure,” he added.

More conversation is needed about separating officers’ remuneration, which is what the police board wants to happen since the police service provides a service to the city, said Tolmie. He also wanted to be sure that council was properly following the regulations of two different organizations.

Tolmie then put forward a motion to recognize the police board’s goal of publishing police salaries above $50,000 separately from the public accounts report in future documents. However, Gulka-Tiechko said that would be better as a notice of motion, so the mayor withdrew his recommendation and said he would bring it back at another time.

Incidents of off-leash dogs attacking others concerns council Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Coun. Dawn Luhning was walking her dog in December when an off-leash canine attacked them, leading the councillor to question how effective the community’s bylaws are on this issue.

“As a responsible pet owner, I don’t think that’s fair for people like me running or walking dogs around the city and have to deal with off-leash dogs. Animals are animals; they’ll do what they want to do,” she said. “And honestly, I don’t care if your dog is that well-trained and that you think it’s not going to come up to my dog and attack my dog; it happens.

“And for me and for my dog, it was a little bit stressful.

I’ve had people email periodically over the years (about off-leash dogs), and it seems like lately, I’ve been getting a little bit more requests to see if this council can do anything about it.”

Luhning brought her concerns to council during the June 28 regular meeting. She introduced a motion to have city administration review The Dog Bylaw for specific references to off-leash dogs and outdated language while also encouraging council to increase the fines for off-leash dogs that aren’t in the designated off-leash areas.

After discussing the issue, council voted unanimously in favour of the motion.

The starting fines for off-leash dogs are “very low” at $40, but bylaw officers must catch the offending pets and their owners to even hand out penalties, Luhning said.

She thought the tickets were insufficient and would not persuade pet owners to keep their dogs on a leash.

Another issue Luhning wanted to be reviewed was the language in the bylaw since it says that if an off-leash dog is caught, peace officers have the power to “terminate” the animal.

“We do not want to be in charge of any of that,” she added.

Moose Jaw’s parks have been busier during the pandemic, which has been great to see, said Coun. Crystal Froese. She has cycled through Tatawaw Park and Wakamow Valley and had off-leash dogs chase after her. She thought there would be a crash even though the owner called after the animal.

During another incident while walking her two dogs in the valley, three “very large” off-leash dogs came over a hill at them. The owner came running after and said the

dogs were friendly, which didn’t lessen Froese’s concerns as she attempted to control her pets.

“It really wrecked my morning walk because I was really frazzled (and) I was very worried that they would eat my little dog … ,” she continued. “I think it’s a good time to review (the bylaw) because it’s great to see the parks used, but we want to keep everybody as safe as possible while enjoying our parks.’

Besides incidents in the valley, there have also been concerns about off-leash dogs in their designated parks, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. For example, he has received calls that large off-leash dogs have left their park in The Flats and entered the field for little dogs. He thought council needed to discuss this issue further and look at enforcing those specific parks.

This issue could be better addressed through education, similar to how city hall created videos addressing trash, said Coun. Jamey Logan. He was walking in Crescent Park recently and came across a resident with an offleash dog who didn’t know that his dog had to be leashed.

The man later said he was grateful for the information.

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The next Executive Committee meeting is Monday, July 17.

City Hall Council Notes Exhibition property could be rezoned to accommodate commercial growth Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

To be more financially self-sufficient, the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company could soon host new commercial development on its property.

The organization — which has a 15-year lease with the municipality for the property — applied to city hall recently to have 250 Thatcher Drive rezoned to CZ contract zone from CS community service/institutional district.

This would allow it to sublease part of the property to businesses and have the chance to generate revenue.

The exhibition company plans to turn the Diner Building into a venue that can accommodate a massage therapy business and a company called Inner Strength that sells gym equipment online and lets customers test the gear on site. The building is north of the Golden Nugget Centre.

During the June 28 regular council meeting, city council voted unanimously to have city administration proceed with altering a section of the zoning bylaw by preparing a public notice and bylaw amendment so that the property can be rezoned to CZ from CS. A section of the zoning bylaw states that contract zones are not permitted on land subject to lease agreements since lease restrictions are meant to prevent frequent rezoning requests due to tenancy changes, a council report explained. However, city administration recommended that this restriction be altered since council has the discretion to make long-term leases.

The contract zone will also allow the city to limit commercial development on the property to ensure that exhi-

bition remains the primary use, the report added.

This will be a great revenue generator for the exhibition company, especially since it’s normally quiet and under the radar in what it does, Mayor Fraser Tolmie said during the meeting. He thought the company had done a great job helping with the vaccine rollout and was a good community partner.

“The Moose Jaw Exhibition Company is a non-profit and does not receive money from the city,” said Coun.

Crystal Froese. “They are trying to look for ways to be self-sufficient and how they utilize that area, so they are looking ahead and trying to be good stewards of the money there.”

Extra $400K needed to complete wastewater project in Wellesley Park Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

An extra $400,000 will be required to build a wastewater lift station in Wellesley Park after the tender bid on the project came in higher than expected due to supply costs.

The project will abandon the Churchill and Valley View lift stations — located on opposite ends of Wellesley Street on the southeast side of Moose Jaw — and replace them with a single new lift station that would service the entire area. This would reduce the number of lift stations the municipality operates to 14 from 15.

During the June 28 regular council meeting, city council voted unanimously to transfer the $400,000 to the Wellesley Park lift station project from the wastewater treatment plant (WTP) upgrades (blower replacement) project. Council also agreed to award the construction contract to Suer and Pollon Mechanical Partnership.

The project budget was $1.75 million. However, with Suer and Pollon’s bid, along with change orders and contingency funding, the project price increased to $2.12 million, leaving a deficit of $391,826.16.

An engineering report in 2019 identified deficiencies with the Valley View lift station and estimated the remaining life of each lift station, a city council report explained. The report also rated the Churchill structure as

poor and Valley View structure as fair.

“Two lift stations servicing such a small area is redundant. These stations cause several operational issues including insufficient submergence at the intake and insufficient capacity,” the report continued, adding the closeness of the lift stations forces the pumps to cycle too often.

The new manhole-style lift station — to feature a minimal above-ground structure — is expected to save roughly $25,000 per year in operational and maintenance costs.

The tender for the project closed on May 27, with Suer and Pollon submitting a total bid of $1,835,029.60, higher than the anticipated bids of $1.43 million to $1.66 million, said the council report. Associated Engineering reviewed the application and determined that market conditions for purchasing polyvinyl chloride pipe and unforeseen risks with a high-water table caused higher than normal bid results.

“These market conditions are consistent with other similar projects in the past few months,” noted the report.

Pulling $400,000 from the WTP blower replacement program to address the deficit will not — should not —

affect the delivery of that program, Bevan Harlton, director of engineering services, told council during the meeting. He thought the recommendation to approve the additional funding was strong and would allow the department to complete the work.

It’s important to remember that when Associated Engineering reviewed the bid, it pointed out that market conditions caused the price increase, said Coun. Heather Eby. Council has known about this issue for a while, based on the increased cost of other municipal projects and how frustrated some residents have been constructing decks.

“It’s a sign of the times,” she added.

Coun. Jamey Logan was concerned that the project design drawing seemed to indicate open excavations during the installation of pipes. He was also worried that the work went directly under or near Highway 2 and could force its shutdown.

With the way the project is situated and where the pipes will be installed, work crews will not be anywhere near the highway, replied Harlton.

Mosaic Place’s food and beverage services to remain in-house under new contract Spectra Venue Management Services, which oversees Mosaic Place, now has more responsibility after winning a contract to provide food and beverage services for events and activities in the venue.

During the June 28 regular council meeting, city council voted unanimously to award the contract to the company for a term from July 1, 2021 to Sept. 1, 2024, with the option for a five-year renewal. Council also authorized the mayor and city clerk to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Moose Jaw. The length of the initial contract also coincides with Spectra’s overall contract to manage the building.

City hall created a four-person team to find a new organization to provide food and beverage services for premium seating (suites and club seats); arena bowl concessions; meetings, banquets, conferences and weddings; the Great Western Lounge/curling club; and backstage catering.

Criteria that the winning company had to demonstrate included possessing exceptional customer service and having a variety of quality choices, and being innovative, efficient and using local vendors and beverage selections, a council report explained.

The Compass Group — the previous food and beverage provider — and Spectra were the two companies that ap-

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express plied.

After review, the selection committee chose Spectra since it was in-house, had greater control over quality, could meet the venue’s changing needs, would make greater use of the Great Western Lounge and bring enhanced service to the curling club, could use its existing expertise with food and beverage service, and could enhance banquet/meetings/weddings at Mosaic Place.

The committee also selected Spectra since it could give back full profits of $1.14 million and committed to providing $250,000 in capital contributions during the initial contract.

City manager Jim Puffalt was the interim general manager of Mosaic Place in 2018-19. He told council that one issue he heard was about quality and quantity of services, so the request for proposal (RFP) specifically asked for a company with expertise in food and beverages services.

“We want to have a tremendous level of service we provide people. Our concept we share is that we want Mosaic Place to be the pre-eminent event centre in southern Saskatchewan,” he added, “and it’s all about the experience, not about anything else.”

This will be a positive transition once the building reopens, especially since the previous level of service was a sore point for many people, Coun. Heather Eby said.

She hoped that local food vendors would have the chance to provide services since many people want that.

Community food businesses will be included in the new agreement, Puffalt replied. Local craft beer was included at Mosaic Place in 2018 after customers requested it, but it was complicated to make it happen. With Spectra, guests will see big changes, including being able to order from their seats.

That will be good news for customers and local vendors, said Eby. She knows many residents have complained about why “mom and pop” shops have not provided food services in the building.

“This report speaks to what is required of a vendor in that facility. It’s more than just burgers at the Civic Centre like we used to have,” she added.

Using community vendors means their reputation will be on the line when they provide services, said Mayor Fraser Tolmie. For example, he thought Moose Jaw restaurants produced quality food based on his regular visits throughout the community.

The issue of staffing at Mosaic Place will also be addressed with this new contract, he added. Furthermore, he liked that Spectra has a good track record of partnerships in other communities and with big media companies.

Two subdivision project applications get green light from council Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council has given the green light to two subdivision projects that include rearranging property boundaries and extending a sewer to a new property.

Council gave unanimous approval to both projects during the recent regular council meeting.

Victoria Street subdivision Council approved a subdivision application for properties at 751 and 757 Victoria Street subject to city administration receiving a building code analysis about an existing structure at 751 Victoria Street and deeming the report satisfactory. The property owners have applied to rearrange the property boundaries between them.

The property is zoned R2 medium density residential district, while the proposed subdivision conforms to the zoning bylaw for land use and minimum development

standards, a council report said. All services exist on the property and do not need to be altered to accommodate the proposal.

Several utility easements exist on both properties, but both owners signed utility declaration forms that allow all easements to remain after registering the subdivision.

In addition, the relevant utility companies have received the application so they can provide comments.

Bradley Street subdivision Council approved a subdivision application for 1050 Bradley Street to create a new neighbourhood commercial property, subject to a servicing agreement being implemented to extend the sanitary sewer line to the new property.

The mayor and city clerk were also authorized to sign the

servicing agreement.

This piece of property is on South Hill and is where developers plan to build a convenience store.

The property is zoned C1 neighbourhood commercial district, while it conforms to the zoning bylaw for land use and minimum development standards, a council report said. The application will also be required to extend the sanitary main to the property since there is no access.

Several utility easements are located within the proposed subdivision and are identified on the proposed subdivision plan. As part of the review process, the relevant utility companies were sent the subdivision application for comment.

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City of Moose Jaw Employees Win Public Works Awards Submitted

Jim Puffalt, City Manager; Mark Caringal, Manager of Engineering Services; Staci Dobrescu, Public Works Supervisor/Water; Travis LeBlanc, Project Manager

The City of Moose Jaw proudly announced that two of their employees have been given awards by the Saskatchewan Public Works Association (SPWA).

As part of their annual conference (held virtually) in February, the SPWA held their 2020 awards ceremony, with City of Moose Jaw employees being recognized as follows: AWARD OF MERIT - Winner: Travis LeBlanc, City of Moose Jaw The intent of the SPWA award of merit is to recognize the dedicated service of public works or related agency personnel at the operational level who perform their responsibilities in an exceptionally efficient and courteous manner.

Travis was the Project Manager for the 2020 Cast Iron Watermain Replacement Program. This was the first year that the City managed the design, tender, and construction services without a consultant. This project included replacement of

water main and associated service connections, as well as improvements to the storm, sanitary, road, and sidewalks as required. This is the flagship continuing program for the City’s Engineering Department.

PUBLIC WORKS PERSON OF THE YEAR – Mark Caringal, City of Moose Jaw This award recognizes the outstanding service to the profession, the public and the SPWA by an individual who truly exemplifies the public works official.

Mark is coordinating three major inter-related projects at the same time. These are the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Transmission Line Renewal, East Feeder Main Replacement, and High Service Pumphouse Construction. The projects have multi-million-dollar budgets, which are essential to the infrastructure enhancement of the City and have been kept on track moving forward.

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw 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.

Casino Moose Jaw is now open.

The Moose Jaw Public Library: In-person program is returning to Moose Jaw Public Library!

Avid Knitters will meet in person on Tuesday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. If you are an experienced or beginner knitter, or even a crocheter, grab some needles and join us for good times, fun and friendship. This program will take place upstairs in the South Meeting Room with elevator access available.

Please bring your own water bottle as we will not be serving refreshments at this time. Masks are required and occupancy is limited due to social distancing.

More details on the Moose Jaw Public Library Website and Facebook Page. There will be two more Avid Knitter programs on July 20 and August 17. Free of charge. Everyone is welcome. For further information please contact: Christina at 306-6922787 or ask@moosejawlibrary.ca Adult Programming: Hot summer reads on Zoom Tuesday, July 13 @ 7:00 pm. Join Zoom Meeting: https:// palliserlibrary.zoom.us/j/89074036848 Krazy Kategories on Zoom “Give your brain a workout!” on Thursday August 19 @ 2:30 p.m Have a pen and paper (and a coffee) handy and join us on Zoom for some fun and laughter.

The object of the game is to come up with a unique answer for each of the categories. The first letter of your answer must begin with the specified letter of the alphabet assigned for each round. Join Zoom Meeting: https:// palliserlibrary.zoom.us/j/84261704849 Teen eBook Club on Discord Tuesday, July 27, August 31 4:00 pm Ages 13-19 Enjoy reading? Looking for a place to connect with friends online? The ebook and audiobooks are available to borrow for free on Hoopla.

July 27: “Truly Devious” by Maureen Johnson Hoopla ebook: http://bit.ly/ Truly_Devious August 31: “American Street” by Ibi Zoboi Teen Digital Anime Club on Discord Saturday, July 17, August 28 7:00 pm

Ages 13-19, an evening of Anime and Japanese treats. We will be watching an anime film together online on the free library app Hoopla! If you register in advance, a free Japanese Tokyo Treat Box treat bag will be provided.

Those registered will be contacted to come pick up their treat bag at the Library. For more information or to register to receive the snack bag, call the Library at 306-692-2787 or email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca. https:// discord.gg/HAs8rff June 19: The Case of Hana & Alice (register for Box by Jun 5) July 17: Lu Over the Wall (register for Box by Jul 9) August 28: Maquia (register for Box by Aug 21) The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-692-5453 Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59 · LOUNGE HOURS: Effective July 2nd Mon to Thurs 9:30-6:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 · VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE - Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 · FRIDAY SUPPERS – Friday @ 5:15 pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday. Suppers provided by various Moose Jaw Businesses. Price range $10 - $15 depending on menu. · MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER & CHASE THE ACE - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm Everyone welcome · LEGION FUN DAY - Sunday July 25th - Sponsored by West Park Crossing – Golf, darts, shuffleboard & BBQ - $15 for non-members, $10 for members Sign up @ the Lounge or call 306-6925453 Moose Jaw ANAVETS: - Lounge hours are now listed as Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; - Drop-in pool and darts: Tuesdays and Thursdays; - Meat Draws: every Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m.; - Bingo’s at Leisure Time Bingo Wednesday July 7, 14, 21 and 28th and Sunday July 18th; - Steak Night @ The Crushed Can Bar & Rec Room on Friday July 16th from 5pm to 8pm. Price - $20; 50/50 will

be held. To get tickets call the office @ 306-692-4412 or Call Gail 306-6815998/Dave 306-631- 9201/Don 306690-6736.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A selection of upcoming feature programs from the telephone service in June includes: To register for any of the SCWW’s upcoming events, call the office at 1 (306) 631-4357 or email seniorswithouthwalls2021@gmail. com.

Western Development Museum: All WDM locations are now open 7 days a week as of June 30, 2021 and times for WDM Moose Jaw are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily.

Please remember to follow all COVID-19 protocols and procedures.

You can review them at www.wdm.ca/ covid The Virtual Coffee Club is still ongoing. All sessions will take place over Zoom at 10 a.m. Registration is required and available online at wdm/ ca/coffeeclub. Upcoming dates and topics include: Saskatchewan Weather on Aug. 31 and School Days on Sept.

28; In-person workshops will also be resuming, with several dates set for the Moose Jaw location beginning on July 7 and 10 with Camping in Saskatchewan, July 21 and 24 with Gardening in Saskatchewan, Aug. 11 and 14 with Cabinet of Curiosities and Aug. 25 and 28 with Communication is Key. Pre-registration is required and more details can be found at wdm.ca/ workshops.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre: reopened to the public on June 7 with some activities resuming: - Shuffleboard: returns weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m.; - Pickleball: on Mondays at 9:30 a.m.; Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Thursdays at 1 p.m., and Fridays at 1 p.m.

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery: Wholeness by Hanna Yokozowa Farquharson is available to view until Aug. 15; Herd by Diana Thorneycroft is in the

gallery until Aug. 15; In partnership with the Festival of Words, a collaborative exhibition featuring prints and poems by artist John Chamberlain and poet Robert Creeley, titled Famous Last Words is available to view until Aug. 15.

Homegrown Farmer’s Market: Saturday markets returning weekly from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 9. The market will be set up on Langdon Crescent and follow all COVID-19 rules and regulations.

Wakamow Valley: is hosting a Farmer’s Market in Kiwanis Park on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every third Thursday of the month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. COVID-19 rules and regulations are in place.

Sukanen Ship Museum: open to visitors with safety restrictions like visitor capacity in place.

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club: Lawn bowling at the greens on 3rd Avenue NE is free during the month of June as a special offer to help learn to bowl. Regular bowling times are Monday to Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Call 1 (306) 313-4434 to book weekend times. COVID restrictions are in place, and bowlers must bring their own cloth to wipe equipment after play; Square One Community: is continuing the Lunch n’ Learn series with a presentation on July 8 at noon with guest speaker Sue Delanoy speaking on “The Over-Incarceration of Women, Young Mothers, and Aboriginal Women.” There is no cost to attend, and registration can be done by emailing della@jonesparkview.com or texting 1 (306) 630-6121.

The hamlet of Spring Valley: is hosting a community yard sale on July 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A map of yard sales will be provided at the community hall, which will also have a concession selling burgers, hot dogs, pies and drinks. Tables are also available to rent at the hall, indoor or outdoor. Contact Lacey at 1 (306) 6311574 or Patricia at 1 (306) 690-9706 for more information.

COVID-19 news recap for this week: June 28 to July 4

by Moose Jaw Today.com staff

Here is a summary of the COVID-19 news shared over the past week, collected by Moose Jaw Today.com staff: The number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan continues to drop. As of Sunday morning, July 4, there were just eight active cases in the South Central region. The seven-day average of new cases is just 36.

Because of declining numbers, the Government of Saskatchewan will no longer provide detailed releases on statutory holidays or on weekends. The provincial dashboard will still be updated, however.

Premier Scott Moe said earlier this week that vaccine passports will not be required to work or to attend large

gatherings like sporting events or concerts. The decision has been criticized by the Official Opposition.

Phase Three of the re-opening plan will begin next week, July 11. This will include the lifting of all public health orders, including limits on gathering sizes and the public masking mandate.

A look at COVID numbers from June 26 to July 2 As of Friday, July 2, there are six active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 405 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, June 26: 61 cases reported in the province, 2 in the South Central (both located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). One death reported in SK, 71 recoveries.

Sunday, June 27: 48 cases reported in the province, 1 in the South Central (located in the South Central 2 subzone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 96 recoveries.

Monday, June 28: 17 cases reported in the province, 0

in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 98 recoveries.

Tuesday, June 29: 52 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Two deaths reported in SK, 54 recoveries.

Wednesday, June 30: 31 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 60 recoveries.

Thursday, July 1: 34 cases reported in the province, 3 in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 22

recoveries. A detailed release was not provided by the Saskatchewan Health Authority due to the Canada Day holiday.

Friday, July 2: 21 cases reported in the province, 0 in the South Central. Zero deaths reported in SK, 36 recoveries.

Vaccine delivery: 1,194,535 total. As of July 2nd, 61,237 doses have been administered in the South Central.

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Canadians win, Giants fall to Golden Hawks in Rambler Park doubleheader Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Canadians and Golden Hawks put on a defensive show in Rambler Park Men’s Fastball League action last Tuesday night, with the Canadians scoring the only run of the game in the bottom of the seventh to secure a 1-0 win.

Things didn’t go as well for the Moose Jaw Giants in the nightcap, as Golden scored five runs over the final two innings to secure a 6-4 win at Lyle Helland Ball Diamond.

The Canadians improved to 3-2 with the victory and leapfrogged the Giants (2-2-1) to take over second place in the league standings.

Both teams are back in action Tuesday, July 6, with the Giants hosting the Earl Grey Rockets at 7 p.m. and the Canadians facing the Cowboys at 9 p.m. at Memorial Field.

Canadians 1, Golden 0 Canadians starter Xavier Tremblay and Golden pitcher Les George were dealing.

George would be the first to break, though, and it came in stunning and tough fashion for the veteran Hawks hurler -- carrying a perfect game into the bottom of the sev-

Riley Almasi puts a pitch into play for the Canadians. enth, he’d surrender a one-out single to former Canadian national team standout Dean Holoien, and two batters later Sean Lougheed would drive Holoien home with the game-winning run.

George’s line on the night? Seven innings pitched, two hits, one run and 11 strikeouts.

Thing is, Tremblay was nearly his equal through the first four innings, allowing a single hit as his only baserunner before giving way to Holoien, who surrendered hits in the sixth and seventh and struck out six to close out the win.

Golden 6, Giants 4 The offences were a little more alive in the nightcap, and Golden found themselves have to play catch-up late.

The Giants took the lead with a pair of runs in the fourth inning and extended their lead to 4-1 after a two-run home run by Darryl Callaghan.

Golden got back into it in the sixth with a pair of runs of their own to trail 4-3, and after George shut down the Giants in the bottom of the frame, found the big inning they needed -- Ron Cote hit a three-run home run with two out in the top of the seventh to go ahead 6-4.

The Giants had baserunners in the bottom of the inning, but wouldn’t be able to bring anyone home.

Braden Konschuh was 2-for-3 with an RBI for the Giants, Tyler Kifferling 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Another weekend, another sweep: U12 A Ice win Canada Day doubleheader Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Taryn Friesen paired up with Avery Garthus to shut down the Melfort Spirit on Canada Day. The Moose Jaw Ice had to get things done with the bats and in the pitching circle to find a pair of wins during a 12-and-under girls ‘A’ fastball road trip to Melfort on Canada Day, but in the end, the result was the same as it has been all season.

The Ice held off a late comeback by the Saskatoon Hustlers Green to take a 13-9 win in their opening game before outlasting the Melfort Spirit in a pitching duel for a 3-1 victory in game two.

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a low-scoring battle through the first three innings as Moose Jaw nursed a 3-2 lead.

Things changed dramatically in the fourth, though, as the Ice scored the maximum five runs and tagged on another five in the fifth to go up 13-4. The Hustlers got five of their own back in the sixth but would get no closer.

For a team that draws a crazy amount of walks, the Ice drew only three free passes and did all their other damage with the sticks.

Avery Funke and Taryn Friesen both hit home runs, with Funke finishing the game 2-for-2 with a run and three runs batted in, Friesen 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Avery Garthus had a hit and knocked in three runs, Joelle Boechler had a pair of RBI. Funke also had a solid showing in the circle, allowing two runs over three innings and striking out five; Aurora Wingenbach gave up two runs and struck out five in two innings work, Sophia Johnstone closed things out and gave up five runs on four hits.

Ice 3, Melfort 1 The Ice went with their ‘for-all-the-marbles’ pitching duo in game two, and they were as effective as usual.

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striking out the side in each before giving way to Friesen, who closed out the contest without allowing a run and striking out eight.

The only baserunners Melfort had in the contest came off a single from the very first batter of the game; the only out that wasn’t a strikeout came in the fourth off a ground ball back to Friesen.

Spirit pitcher Adison Wallington was just

as effective over the first three innings, striking out nine and walking three. The Ice got on the board against her replacement in the fourth, though, as Tara Bell hit a one-out double and scored on a triple

by Johnstone, who then scored on a single

by Friesen.

The Ice would add another insurance marker in the fifth to close out scoring in the contest.

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Moose Jaw’s Palaschuk to join Olympic training program in track cycling Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

If everything goes according to plan for Moose Jaw’s Jadyn Palaschuk and Cycling Canada, it’ll only be a matter of time before she joins the likes of legends Mike Mintenko and Justin Abdou as Olympic athletes from the Friendly City.

Palaschuk, 15, recently took part in the RBC Training Ground Olympic talent search testing program, submitting her results online as one of over 1,000 athletes from across Canada taking part in the program.

Not only did the Central Collegiate standout perform well, she recorded the second-best score in the beep test in the country in the female age 14-to-19 age group, maxing out at 12.05.

That -- combined with the fact she’s the reigning provincial Midget girls high school cross country champion and also posted top-10 finishes in distance events at the 2019 National Legion Track and Field championships -- suddenly put Palaschuk on the Training Ground radar.

Then something amazing happened.

Not long after submitting her results, a representative of Cycling Canada reached out asking if Palaschuk would be interesting in trying out track cycling -- and if things work out, ultimately join the NEXTGen program as a potential future member of the Canadian Olympic team.

“It’s crazy and it’s kind of cool to think that I might end up training for the Olympics and stuff like that,” Palaschuk said. “I’ve always had the big dream of going to the Olympics, but it’s kind of weird that it might actually happen, and in cycling, that’s a surprise.”

Jadyn Palaschuk in action during the 2019 high school cross country championship. Lucas Punkari / Prince Albert Daily Herald file The interesting thing is, based on past results and success for the Training Ground program, this could be a fast track, no pun intended.

“Where we’ve had the most success of crossover to date through RBC Training Ground has been in our sprint program, but we also have an endurance program,” said Jenny Trew, Cycling Canada’s NEXTGen Coach. “In fact, all four of our athletes that are in our elite sprint program for the women came from RBC training ground,

which is a pretty neat statistic.”

World record-setting track sprint cyclist and Tokyo 2021 medal hopeful Kelsey Mitchell played soccer at the University of Alberta before joining Training Ground; fellow Team Canada member Lauriane Genest is a former figure skater.

Neither come from the background Palaschuk brings, especially when it comes to dealing with the ultra-long distances in the sport.

“I have really good endurance, I can run forever and hopefully that helps,” Palaschuk said. “Plus this is one of the first years I’ve been doing strength training so that will help too.”

Next is a trip to Calgary where Palaschuk will undergo more testing and hop on a track bike in an actual velodrome for the first time. She’s attempted to prepare with work in the gym on spin bikes, but is more than aware it’ll be a different experience.

“I don’t have any experience with competitive cycling but I do go on bike rides for fun,” she said. “I’m excited to see what I can do in the sport.”

Needless to say, Palachuk is thankful for the opportunity the RBC Training Ground program has given her.

“I think it’s a great way to look for people to try different sports they wouldn’t think off, like rowing and cycling and things that Canadians don’t really go in,” she said.

“It’s neat to see more people having a chance to try sports and go to the Olympics.”

Warriors select Slovakia’s Baco with 50th overall pick in CHL Import Draft Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors added a bit of size, skill and national team experience to their line-up with their selection in Canadian Hockey League Import Draft last week.

And if everything goes according to plan a month from now, they’ll have yet another player drafted by the National Hockey League.

The Warriors used the 50th overall pick to select Slovakia-born Robert Baco, who is currently ranked 66th among European skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau and 173rd overall by McKeen’s Hockey.

Moose Jaw Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger came across Baco through TSC Agency, who held the 18-year-old forward in high regard.

“They led me to him, and I watched a lot of video on him,” Ripplinger said while

taking a short break taking in the action at the Regina Spring Hockey Classic. “He’s a big, tall player who skates well and has a big shot and there’s a good chance he could be drafted by the NHL, so he’s a guy we’re definitely looking forward to seeing here.

“It’s always an unknown until they get here and they adapt, but from all the video we’ve seen, he looks like he’s a pretty good player.”

Baco -- 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds -- played the bulk of the last two seasons with HC Karlovy Vary U20 in the DHL Cup league, putting up eight goals and 23 points as a 16-year-old in the 2019-20 campaign. He added a further two goals and six points in nine games with his junior team last season, and also saw action professionally in both the Czech Elite League with Karlovy Vary and Second Division with SK

Kadan.

Baco also suited up for Slovakia in the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, scoring a goal in four games.

The Warriors have already had good news when it comes to seeing Baco making the trip over.

“The paperwork is already going through,” Ripplinger said. “They already sent his passport, so we’re ready to go and now it’s just a matter of when they let him come over.”

The Warriors made a single selection in the Import Draft, as Czech forward Martin Rysavy has committed to the team for next season.

“We haven’t heard anything different, I’ve talked to his agent and it’s all good to go and we’re looking forward to seeing him for the first time as well,” Ripplinger said.

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Slovakian forward Robert Baco is the newest member of the Moose Jaw Warriors after being selected 50th overall in the CHL Import Draft on Wednesday. on Friday, Oct. 1 when they host the Saskatoon Blades.

Colts down Hustlers in Senior Ladies fastball action

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The weather might have been exceedingly warm this past week, but the offence in the Moose Jaw Senior Ladies Fastball League was even hotter, as three teams cracked double digits in runs.

The Park Hotel Colts opened things with a 14-3 victory on Tuesday, June 29 before the Heat rolled to a 10-0 win and the Hustlers took a 13-2 win over the Under-19 Ice in action on Wednesday, June 30.

The first game of the week saw the Hustlers get off to a fast start, as Kianna Avery hit a lead-off triple and scored on a single by Krissy Rusu, who would score two batters later on a sacrifice by Nicole

Ansell.

The 2-0 lead wouldn’t last long. The Colts would send 12 batters to the plate in the bottom of the second, cranking out six singles and taking advantage of three errors to score seven runs.

Avery reached on an error and came around to score in the third, but that would be the last good news for the Hustlers as the Colts tacked on two more in their half of the inning and invoked the mercy rule with a five-run fourth.

Mikayla Swallow was the winning pitcher, with the two first-inning hits the only she’d allow on the night. Swallow helped

out her own cause with a 2-for-4 showing at the plate that included a pair of runs scored and two runs batted in.

Del Brentnall was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs and three RBI, while Jasmine Cameron was 3-for-4 with a run and three RBI. Ceanna Bruce and Ally Gallagher also crossed the plate twice each.

Scoring information for the Wednesday games was unavailable.

League action continued this week on Tuesday at the Caribou Heights diamonds, with the Heat facing the Colts at 6:30 p.m. and Hustlers duelling the Assiniboia Aces at 8:30 p.m.

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Mustangs return to indoor action as box lacrosse makes comeback Randy Palmer You could say it was a long time coming, but that would be an understatement.

Teams from the Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association were back in box lacrosse action the last weekend of June and saw a mixed bag of results, but that was almost beside the point -- just having a chance to get back on the floor and play the game the Mustangs dominated for decade was reward in itself.

In the 12-and-under division, the Mustangs lost 5-3 and 5-1 to the Swift Current Rampage, while their 16U counterparts dropped a 7-6 decision in Swift Current.

The 14U Mustangs, meanwhile, split their two games in Regina, taking an 8-3 win over the Fighting Irish and dropping a 12-6 decision to the Regina Ice. Swift Current 5, 12U Mustangs 3 The Mustangs trailed 2-0 after the first and made a game of it with three second-period goals but wouldn’t get any closer.

Caiden Arnott had a goal and an assist for Moose Jaw, Cooper Fulton and Hayden Nidesh had their other markers.

Jordan Ebbett and Reid Yeroschak split

an assist, while Colton Ebbett and Cashton Seaborg had two goals each for Moose Jaw. Mason Williams racked up four assists.

Luke Andrews and Walker Williams split time in goal.

14U Mustangs 8, Fighting Irish 3 Brodyn Pladson scored four times and added two assists as Moose Jaw cruised to their comfortable win.

Lachlan Clark tacked on a pair of goals for the Mustangs, who led 2-0 after the first and 6-2 through two. Ryder Gilroy had a goal and two assists, Chase McKee scored once and added a helper.

Colton Flanagan was in goal for the win.

The 12A Mustangs in action in Swift Current this past weekend. time in goal.

Swift Current 5, 12U Mustangs 1 Moose Jaw got off to a solid start and took a 1-0 lead out of the first period, but the Rampage scored three in the second and tacked on two more in the third for their four-goal win.

Nidesh had their lone marker; Yeroschack started in goal and gave way to Ebbett in the second period.

Swift Current 7, 16U Mustangs 6 The Mustangs led 2-1 after the first and found themselves tied 3-3 through two before a sudden outbreak of scoring saw the two teams combine for seven goals in just under four minutes early in the third.

The Rampage would get the better of the outburst and nurse a one-goal lead for the final 13:36 to secure the win.

Liam Fitzpatrick scored twice and added

Ice 12, 14U Mustangs 6 The Mustangs just couldn’t keep pace with Regina in their other contest, trailing 4-2 after the first and 8-6 through two before the Ice tacked on four unanswered in the third.

Pladson had a hat trick, Gilroy had two goals and two assists, McKee scored once and added two assists.

Warriors announce home-game schedule, to host Regina five times Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Fans of the Moose Jaw Warriors will have numerous chances to see Regina Pats standout Connor Bedard in action next

season, and they’ll have all sorts of games to check out at Mosaic Place as the regular season enters its final weeks.

The Warriors announced their full slate of home dates for the 2021-22 Western Hockey League campaign last week, and it’ll be a different-looking schedule compared to previous years.

The first and most obvious change is the lack of Western Conference teams: the WHL announced last month that there will be no travel between the two conferences this season, meaning no B.C. or U.S. Division teams will be making the trip east, and vice versa for the East and Central Divisions.

The lion’s share of contests will be played

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intra-division. For the Warriors, that means 19 of their 34 home games will be against East Division opponents, and five of those will be against the Regina Pats: their first meeting will be on Friday, Oct. 8, followed by Saturday, Nov. 20, Saturday, Dec. 18, Friday, Jan. 29 and Friday, Mar. 19.

The Pats are the only team the Warriors will face five times at home -- the Winnipeg Ice and Saskatoon Blades will make four trips each to Mosaic Place, the Prince Albert Raiders and Brandon Wheat Kings three stops apiece.

The Warriors will also take on the Calgary Hitmen, Lethbridge Hurricanes and Swift Current Broncos three times at home; the

Edmonton Oil Kings, Medicine Hat Tigers and Red Deer Rebels twice each.

Moose Jaw has six home dates in October, November and December, four games in January and February followed by March as their busiest month with seven games.

A total of 24 of their 34 contests will be played on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Warriors’ first pre-season game is Tuesday, Sept. 14 against the Brandon Wheat Kings, their regular-season opener is Friday, Oct. 1 against the Saskatoon Blades.

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On the Front Porch

by Wanda Smith

Auld Lang Syne

Editor’s Note: A sincere thank you to Wanda Smith for the ten years of inspirational columns that she has contributed to our publications. We wish her well in her future endeavours.

Congratulations to the Grads of 2021! I trust you had a blessed graduation season! Only 31 short years ago, I stood on the gymnasium stage of my small town school.

I felt so beautiful; clad in a long, deep purple satin gown with a satin/lace bodice. My escort, Brad, was a childhood friend who picked me up in his parents’ ritzy car and brought his charm and wit along with it. I had so much fun. The graduation ceremonies in our small town school were usually very long, hot and sometimes boring but they were the culmination of all we (and our parents) had worked towards for thirteen years and it was special nonetheless. Part of our tradition was the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” as the evening concluded; we’d cross our arms and grab our neighbor’s hands and sing as an entire congregation. I wonder if they still sing it at the end of the service? Mrs. Rees would be so proud if our school continued this tradition!

“Auld Lang Syne” (roughly translated means “for old times’ sake”) was originally a Scottish poem about preserving old friendships and reminiscing about past adventures and events. Robert Burns, a national poet, was the original author of the words. It was later set to music, compiled by George Thomson. “Should old acquaintance be forgot... and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, And old lang syne? (Chorus:) For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne.” The phrase “a cup o’kindness” means with “good will, friendship and kind regard.”(Canadian version) Little did I know when I started my journey with the “Moose Jaw Express” in January 2011 that I would have to say goodbye over ten years later... It has been a tremendous blessing to work for this business and with Joan Ritchie. What started as a simple act of faith by volunteering a few articles, took me into a place that would become my world for the next 10 years. I lived and breathed this column... sharing my heart and God’s heart every week through the ebb and flow of life. To top it off, I have had the best readers in the world (that’s YOU)! I have so enjoyed coming into your home each week. Many of you have inspired, encouraged and prayed for me in this opportunity; your words have been my bread at times.

I have been so humbled and privileged to be given this tremendous responsibility to bring you fresh manna each week. You’ve been along for the ride as my sweet peas have grown. You’ve read my best and you’ve read my worst. We’ve laughed. We’ve cried. We’ve celebrated and mourned. And now, once again, I am taking a simple step of faith to follow Holy Spirit into the next unknown.

Once I got into the swing of this weekly responsibility, I never once considered stopping. But now I am having to think back on the last 10 years of being with you... and extending my cup o’kindness of good will, friendship and kind regard as we reflect and remember.

My prayer above all is that you KNOW God: know His power... His love... and His redemption. And know that I will cherish these years deeply. It is with a tremendous depth of appreciation, I say “so long and God bless.”

Should old acquaintance be forgot... we’ll take a cup o’kindness yet for auld lang syne. onthefrontporch@outlook.com

Fire ban issued for entire province For Moose Jaw Express

If you plan on camping, be advised that the province of Saskatchewan is now under a fire ban.

Due to hot, dry conditions and an extreme fire risk that covers most of the province, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown lands, provincial parks, and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.

The ban, effective as of July 2, includes any open fires, controlled burns, and fireworks.

Some individual municipalities already have fire bans in place.

"We know that this is a popular weekend for camping and outdoor activities, but due to the extreme conditions across the province, implementing a fire ban was a necessary decision," SPSA vice-president of operations Steve Roberts said.

There are currently 18 wildfires burning in the province.

Thus far, Saskatchewan has had 202 wildfires. The fiveyear average is 195.

If you see a wildfire you can report it by calling 1-800667-9660, dialling 9-1-1, or contacting the closest SPSA Forest Protection Area office.

More information on fire bans can be found on the government’s website at www.saskatchewan.ca/fire.

RCMP looking for witnesses of single vehicle rollover For Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw RCMP are asking for assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On June 19 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Moose Jaw RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 2, approximately 3 km north of the causeway near the North Shore Resort at Buffalo Pound Lake.

A male was injured in the rollover, which involved a white Chevrolet Silverado truck.

The RCMP’s investigation continues. They would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, as well as anyone who may have stopped to help.

Anyone with information should contact the Moose Jaw RCMP or your local police service. You can also provide information anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477. You can submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

The Moose Jaw RCMP are asking for assistance with an ongoing investigation.

On June 19 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Moose Jaw RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 2, approximately 3 km north of the causeway near the North Shore Resort at Buffalo Pound Lake.

A male was injured in the rollover, which involved a white Chevrolet Silverado truck.

The RCMP’s investigation continues. They would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident, as well as anyone who may have stopped to help.

Anyone with information should contact the Moose Jaw RCMP or your local police service. You can also provide information anonymously through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477. You can submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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Obituaries DOROTHY BELT February 18th, 1938 – June 14th, 2021

It is with great sorrow the family announces the sudden passing of Dorothy Helena Belt on Monday, June 14th, 2021. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Luch; brothers, James and Gordon; and sister, Jenny. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband, Ray; brother, George (Diane) Luch; sister, Sharon (Wayne) Collins; as well as many nieces and nephews. Dot was born in Moose Jaw and received her education at Westmount Public School and Peacock High School. After working for many years in law offices, she ended her working life with the Moose Jaw School Board. Dot was a long-time member of the Anavets and the Legion, and was a past member of the Board of the Moose Jaw Senior Citizens Association. In the past, Dot enjoyed golf, curling and darts, and was a member of a city champion darts team. Retirement brought many trips around Canada and the United States, with emphasis on casino jaunts to Deadwood and Las Vegas. Due to the current Covid-19 health situation, a Private Family Service will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.

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Obituaries Ronald Stanley Cork

FISSEL, Ronald Allan

November 22, 1940 – June 27, 2021 It is with profound sadness that we announce, after a short illness, the passing of Ron Fissel, peacefully at the Moose Jaw Extendicare. He was predeceased by his parents Chris and Elsie Fissel; sister Anita and Don Crofts and brothers-in-law Clifford, Roy, Lester and Gavin Mohns. Ron is survived by his wife Myrna of 60 years; sister Bev (Gordon) Wagner; sisters-in-law Betty Griffen (Tony) and Bernice Graham; brother-in-law Alvin Griffin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was born on a farm near Earl Grey. He moved to Regina in 1957 and began his first job at Army and Navy where he met the love of his life Myrna. In 1964 he launched a 33 year career with Canada Post, starting as a letter carrier in Regina, with a 1985 move to Earl Grey as Post Master, and in 1987 becoming Punnichy’s Post Master, retiring in 1997. They continued to live in Punnichy where they met many lifelong friends, moving to Moose Jaw in 2007. Ron enjoyed family functions, spending time with friends, reading, woodworking, travelling and dancing. Everyone will miss his keen sense of humor. Myrna and family would like to thank the Moose Jaw Hospital and Extendicare for exceptional care. Due to Covid a Private Family Service was held on Saturday, July 3, 2021. Those wishing to view a recording of the service, please log onto www.livememorialservices.com/Home/ ServiceDetail/14572. Flowers gratefully declined.

Those so wishing may make donations in memory of Ron to Extendicare Moose Jaw, 1151 Coteau Street West Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 5G5. Family and friends are invited to view the online obituary and tributes page at www.reginafuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Regina Funeral Home and Cemetery (306) 789-8850.

GOBY, Beulah Genevieve

Ronald Stanley Cork passed away peacefully on June 12, 2021, in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan at the age of 79. In Stratford and London Ontario, he was a volunteer and coach for minor baseball and hockey. He was also honoured multiple times as Stratford sports person of the year. A lifelong devout Catholic, Ron ran a successful consultancy business focused on parish council renewal. Later in life, Ron was an active volunteer in Moose Jaw. He served as President of Rotary, was a Paul Harris Fellow, and volunteered on the board of directors for the public library and Providence Place. Predeceased by parents Walter and Viola Cork (Nouvion) Survived by his wife Donna (Clarke), children Nancy-Lynn (Richard), Kevin (Sharon) and Chris (Christine).

Proud grandpa to Keiran, Nolan and Ethen. Further survived by his sister Colleen Marcuzzi, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Ron will be fondly remembered for his big heart, kind words and love of a good pun. The family would like to thank Chateau St. Michael and Providence Place Moose Jaw for the kindness and care given to Ron in his final months. A celebration of Ron’s life will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Providence Place Foundation, Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. In living memory of Ron, a memorial planting will be made by JonesParkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain, Funeral Director.

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Beulah Genevieve Goby passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021, at the age of 97. Born in Rush Lake, Saskatchewan, on October 23, 1923, she grew up through the dirty thirties in a family with eight children. After graduating high school, Beulah travelled to Ontario where she worked four years in a weapons factory during WWII. In 1946, she returned to Moose Jaw for three years of nursing training, followed by one year of university in Edmonton where she graduated as a teacher and supervisor of nurses. Beulah worked until 1963 at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital, before marrying Russell Goby and moving to their farm near Avonlea. One year later, their son James was born. Beulah was active in St. Peter’s Anglican church, volunteering with the ACW to support community events, and was a member of the recreation board that worked to acquire and allocate funding for community recreation. A gifted artist, Beulah enjoyed oil painting, and shared this talent through classes she offered in Avonlea and surrounding area. In 1999, Beulah designed and built a house in Avonlea, where she lived until 2018 when she moved to Wintergreene Estates in Regina. Beulah will be remembered as a faithful Christian and ambassador of Christ, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and a loyal friend and family member. Equal parts dignity, poise, and grace, Beulah found joy in the finer things in life: the elegance of afternoon tea, complete with crisp linens and Royal Albert China, and the creation of a regal appearance in precise and classic fashion. Predeceased by her husband Russell (1992), sisters Vivian Friesen and Rose Marie Heffley, and brothers Glen, James and an infant Glen Anderson, Beulah is survived by her son James (Jackie) Goby, grandchildren Benjamin (Sonja) Goby, Karlee (Jeff) Armstead, great grandchildren Sophia and Russell Goby and Alayna Armstead, sister Frances Gerlach, brothers Franklin and Bob Anderson, and numerous nieces and nephews. A private funeral service will be held on July 3rd, at 10:00 a.m at Jones-Parkview, 474 Hochelaga St W, Moose Jaw. To view the service please click on the following link Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85863589442 Internment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery at Avonlea. Memorial donations can be made to the Saskatchewan Cancer Society 4545 Parliament Ave #200, Regina, SK S4W 0G3 In living memory of Beulah, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries).

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7:00 p.m. FSR NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race at Knoxville.

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North Woods Law Goldbergs Fresh-Boat Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Big Bang Big Bang (6:00) “Get Carter” (1971) ›› “The Friends of Eddie Coyle” (1973) ›››› “Chinatown” (6:00) ››› “True Lies” (1994) Jamie Lee Curtis ›› “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” (2014, Action) NASCAR Truck Series Drag Racing NASCAR Race Hub (:15) ›› “Last Christmas” (2019) Emilia Clarke. ››› “At Eternity’s Gate” (2018) Willem Dafoe.

(6:25) I Am Richard Pryor ›› “The Angry Birds Movie 2” (2019) (:40) ››› “Harriet” (2019, Biography) (:10) “The Nest” (2020) Jude Law, Carrie Coon.

Pete Lee: Tall, Dark (:05) “Maliglutit” (2016) Dangerous (:20) “Ice on Fire” (2019, Documentary) Gossip Girl Bill Maher: Live From D.C.

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Raymond Raymond Neighbor Neighbor Frasier Frasier The Office The Office My 600-Lb. Life “Seana’s Story” Family by the Ton Dr. Pimple Popper Street Outlaws: America’s List “The Hard Way” (N) Texas Metal (N) Bones Goldbergs Fresh-Boat Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Seinfeld Big Bang Big Bang (6:00) “Viva Las Vegas” ›› “Speedway” (1968, Musical) Elvis Presley. ›› “Spinout” (1966) “The Great Outdoors” ›› “Tommy Boy” (1995) Chris Farley, David Spade. (:15) “Kindergarten Cop” Inside Drag Racing NASCAR Truck Series NASCAR Race Hub (:10) ›› “The Witches” (2020) Anne Hathaway.

Gossip Girl Generation Generation (6:00) “No Sudden Move” RuPaul Drag Race (:05) Veneno “Caress Me” “Judas & Black” (:05) ›› “Captive State” (2019) John Goodman.

“The Kindness of Strangers” (2019) Jay Baruchel.

Recount (:35) “Native Son” (2019, Drama) Ashton Sanders.

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Internship Motorcycle Race Motorcycle Race Inside MotoAmerica Motorcycle Race (:10) ››› “Jojo Rabbit” (2019, Comedy-Drama) › “The Empty Man” (2020) James Badge Dale.

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“Godfather, Coda: Death of Michael” Motorcycle Motorcycle Motorcycle Race NASCAR Race Hub (:05) ››› “At Eternity’s Gate” (2018, Biography) › “The Empty Man” (2020) James Badge Dale.

“Once Upon a Time” › “The Goldfinch” (2019, Drama) Oakes Fegley, Ansel Elgort.

The Circus White Lie I Am Hitchcock The Chi Black Mon Flatbush Antigone (:40) “Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes” (2018) (:20) Agents of Chaos “Part 2”

WEDNESDAY EVENING 3 CBKFT 5 CFRE 6 CKCK 7 WEATH 8 WDIV 9 CBKT 11 WWJ 12 WXYZ 13 CTYS 19 TSN 20 NET 25 EDACC 26 W 29 ENCAV2 33 CMT 35 TLC 38 DISC 41 COM 42 TCM 47 AMC 48 FSR 55 CRV1 56 CRV2 57 CRV3 58 HBO

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“Project Christmas Wish” (2020) Amanda Schull.

(6:10) “Brown Sugar” (:05) Step Up: High Water Run the Power Book II: Ghost Power Raymond Raymond Neighbor Neighbor Frasier Frasier The Office The Office (:03) sMothered (N) (:03) So Freakin Cheap (:03) So Freakin Cheap Darcey & Stacey Jaws Awakens Expedition Unknown: Josh Gates Tonight (N) Air Jaws 2020 Goldbergs Fresh-Boat Big Bang Big Bang Corner Gas Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang (:15) ›››› “King Kong” (1933) Fay Wray. (:15) ›››› “Gone With the Wind” (1939) “The Perfect Storm” The Beast Must Die (N) (:03) ›››› “The Godfather” (1972) Al Pacino NASCAR Truck Series NASCAR Truck Series NASCAR Race Hub “The Kindness of Strangers” (2019) Jay Baruchel.

Dark Side of the Ring The Chi (5:45) ››› “Harriet” The Holy Game (:15) ››› “Western Stars” (2019) Shiva Baby Captive (:25) “I Am Heath Ledger” (2017) “American Woman” (2018) Sienna Miller, Aaron Paul.

Tuskegee “After Truth: Disinformation” Catch Catch Q: Into the Storm

TUESDAY EVENING 3 CBKFT 5 CFRE 6 CKCK 7 WEATH 8 WDIV 9 CBKT 11 WWJ 12 WXYZ 13 CTYS 19 TSN 20 NET 25 EDACC 26 W 29 ENCAV2 33 CMT 35 TLC 38 DISC 41 COM 42 TCM 47 AMC 48 FSR 55 CRV1 56 CRV2 57 CRV3 58 HBO

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Découverte Les poilus L’autre midi à la table d’à 1res fois Téléjour.

La terre Big Brother (N) FBI: Most Wanted 48 Hours (N) News Global Nat. Love Island (N) Wipeout (N) Holmes: Next Generation Nature Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws 2021 Stanley Cup Final America’s Got Talent News Sports Final Inside Edit. Paid Prog.

2021 Stanley Cup Final To Be Announced The National (N) Love Island (N) Joel Osteen Grace NCIS “Wide Awake” 2021 NBA Finals TBA at Phoenix Suns. NBA News Paid Prog. Bensinger Castle Celebrity Family Feud The Chase Mom Mom Paramedics: Paramedics: UEFA European Ch. EURO Show SportsCentre (N) SC With Jay Onrait (N) 2021 Stanley Cup Final Sportsnet Central (N) NHL’s Best Gotta See It Blue Jays Plays Corner Gas Corner Gas Shark Tank Temptation Island Criminal Minds “USS Christmas” (2020) Jen Lilley, Trevor Donovan. Good Witch “The Party” Why Women Kill (N) (:15) ››› “Death Becomes Her” (1992, Comedy) ››› “The Trip” (2010) Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon.

Raymond Raymond Raymond Raymond Neighbor Neighbor Neighbor Neighbor 90 Day Fiancé You, Me & My Ex (N) 90 Day Fiancé 90 Day Fiancé Tiffany Haddish Does Jackass Shark Week (N) Josh Gates Tonight (N) Crikey! It’s Shark Week Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Movie (6:00) ››› “The Women” (1939) ››› “The Opposite Sex” (1956) June Allyson.

So Paris Kevin Can F... Himself (N) A Discovery of Witches Kevin Can F... Himself (:04) “Knight and Day” Motorcycle Motorcycle Motorcycle Racing Rockstar Triple Crown Motocross: Courtland, ON - Day 2.

Boys Girls (:25) “Glass Houses” (2020, Suspense) The Chi (N) Black Mon Flatbush (6:25) ›› “SCOOB!” “Maiden” (2018) Tracy Edwards. (:40) “Random Acts of Violence” (2019) Copperfield (:25) I Am Burt Reynolds ››› “The Art of Self-Defense” (2019, Comedy) Robin (:20) Showbiz Kids The White Lotus (N) Gossip Girl

MONDAY EVENING 3 CBKFT 5 CFRE 6 CKCK 7 WEATH 8 WDIV 9 CBKT 11 WWJ 12 WXYZ 13 CTYS 19 TSN 20 NET 25 EDACC 26 W 29 ENCAV2 33 CMT 35 TLC 38 DISC 41 COM 42 TCM 47 AMC 48 FSR 55 CRV1 56 CRV2 57 CRV3 58 HBO

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Question L’épicerie Ouvrez Vies Bonsoir bonsoir! (N) Le téléjournal (N) Big Brother (N) FBI: Most Wanted S.W.A.T. “Veritas Vincint” Global News at 10 (N) etalk (N) Big Bang Holmes Family Effect MasterChef (N) Love Island (N) Nature This World This World This World This World This World This World This World Chicago Fire Chicago P.D. News Tonight Show-J. Fallon Seth Meyers “Disappearance” To Be Announced The National (N) Love Island (N) S.W.A.T. “Veritas Vincint” Two Men Late Show-Colbert Corden 2021 NBA Finals Phoenix Suns at TBA. Game 3. (N) News (:05) Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The Chase Hudson & Rex Mom Mom Brainfood Brainfood All Elite Wrestling SportsCentre (N) SportsCentre (N) SC With Jay Onrait (N) (6:00) Rodeo Calgary Stampede, Day 6. Sportsnet Central (N) Plays-Month Gotta See It MLB’s Best Big Bang etalk (N) Seinfeld Seinfeld Kung Fu “Sacrifice” (N) Criminal Minds “Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses” (2019) “Christmas on Wheels” (2020, Drama) Tiya Sircar.

(6:45) ››› “The Red Violin” (1998) Don McKellar ›› “Miss Congeniality” (2000) Sandra Bullock.

Raymond Raymond Neighbor Neighbor Frasier Frasier The Office The Office Dr. Pimple Popper 1000-Lb. Sisters 1000-Lb. Sisters Dr. Pimple Popper The Real Sharknado (N) Return to Lair Josh Gates Tonight (N) MechaShark (N) Goldbergs Fresh-Boat Friends Friends Friends Friends Big Bang Big Bang Miracle (:45) ›››› “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” (1936) Gary Cooper.

“Theodora Goes Wild” (6:00) ››› “Die Hard” (1988, Action) Bruce Willis. ››› “Die Hard 2” (1990, Action) Bruce Willis.

Ultimate Disc AUDL: DC Breeze at Atlanta Hustle. (N Taped) Electric NASCAR Race Hub “Death and Life of John” Intergalactic (N) Domina “Rise” (N) “Sea Fever” (2019) “James vs. His” Your Honor “Part Seven” Black Mon Flatbush The Chi SCOOB! I Am Jackie O “Intrigo: Dear Agnes” (2019) Carla Juri Doctor (:15) “Lucky Day” (2019) Luke Bracey, Crispin Glover. West Wing Special-When The White Lotus

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Beth Vance REALTOR® 631-0886

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Excellent location to schools! This bungalow has been well maintained, updated kitchen with maple cabinets.

Adjoining dining room with patio doors to deck. Large living room. Beautiful hardwood floors. Lower level is developed. Double car garage!

3 bedroom bungalow located on south hill. Spacious living room, unique kitchen/dining Lower level is developed with family room, games room, 2nd bathroom, den and laundry. Beautiful brick patio, large garden area. Single detached garage.

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Excellent 2 bedroom bungalow, featuring beautiful hardwood floors.

Updated kitchen. Some new windows. Nice size deck for entertaining. Central air!

Large lot! Well Maintained. Super starter home!

Super investment property! 5 year tax incentive! Built in 2018, side by side duplex, over 1000 sqft each unit.

Spacious and bright open concept living, dining, and kitchen areas. 3 Bedrooms, 1 ½ baths. Basements are open for development.

Palliser School area, exceptionally well cared for home.

Beautiful creamy cabinets in kitchen, spacious living room. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Lower level is developed with huge family room, laundry, storage, and utility room. Single garage.

This home is a must to see! Stunning split level in Sunningdale. Beautiful updated kitchen, Island with eat up snack counter, large dining room with patio doors to deck. 3 bedrooms Family room with gas fireplace, rec room, utility, workshop! Pride of ownership shows!

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1290 Wolfe Ave

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

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$149,900 Affordably priced Bungalow, Main floor features ample sized Living room, Kitchen space and separate dining area. Two good sized bedrooms and full 4piece bath. Lower Level has developed with a Family Rm area, additional bedroom, 3pc Bath, Laundry and Storage space. Single detached garage with adjoining passthrough between house and garage. Shingles done in 2017. Fully Landscaped yard, fruit trees and gardening section

328 Coteau St W

$39,900

Perfect Little renovation project or perhaps an affordable rental property. This one and half story home is located close to parks, schools and shopping centers. Main floor has a Kitchen, Living Rm and separate dining room. Upper Level features 2 bedrooms and a 3 piece bath. Basement is undeveloped....Be sure to take the time to come take a peek at this diamond in the rough and decide for yourself.

1155 Hastings St

$184,900 Half a Duplex,1020 3+2 family home updated kitchen and countertops, Large Living Rm, Full 4piece ,3 Bedrooms. Lower Level is fully developed, with Family Rm, 3 piece Bath and 2 Bedrooms and Utility Rm. Each Floor has its own Laundry Rm / Area and Separate side Entry Newer Updated 100 amp Electrical Service. Updated PVC windows. Main Floor, Bath Fitters have remodeled the Tub and Surround.

Fresh Paint, some updated Flooring and Fixtures.

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$139,900

RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, INSIDE AND OUT". 1176 sq ft of Living space. Floors, walls, Kitchen, Trim, Doors, Lighting, Plumbing has all been done. 3 bedrooms, ample sized kitchen / dining area, Large Living Rm, Full 4pc Bath. Outside has new shingles, soffits and fascia, vinyl siding. Front Patio / Deck as well as an additional deck off the back off the Master Bedroom Patio Doors,.. (Lot Fee's are $572.00 per month which includes sewer, water, taxes, garbage removal).

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Evening and Morning

Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida.

“There was evening and there was morning,” records the Book of Genesis as each creative period comes to an end.

The first chapter of the first book in the Bible gives a progressive account of all things coming into being. As each epoch builds the essential blocks of the universe we inhabit, the commentary of each period of time is, “there was evening and there was morning.” Now according to the Genesis creation account the sun was not made until the fourth time frame so evening and morning imply something more than the apparent meaning of the words in English.

The Hebrew words used in Genesis are ehreb for evening and boker for morning. In English the words evening and morning normally imply a period of time, such as, the latter part and close of the day for evening, and, the time from sunrise to noon for morning. However in Hebrew the words ehreb and boker suggest what is coming rather

than a period of time. Ehreb means the coming darkness, often connected to the time of sunset. Boker means the coming light, often connected to the sunrise.

When we speak of the elements of creation, the coming darkness corresponds to chaos and the coming light equates with order. The creative process of God brought order out of chaos to form the universe and this planet upon which we reside. This is indicated by the prologue of the creation account, “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep.” “There was ehreb and there was boker.”

Using this phrase from Genesis, the Jewish culture structured each day beginning at sunset rather than our current time structure of beginning each day at midnight officially, or daylight for most of us. So, for example, the Jewish feast of Passover begins at sunset, not sunrise nor midnight. Each Sabbath Day begins with the evening not the morning.

In Psalm 90 verse six it is recorded: “You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the boker (morning) it flourishes and is renewed; in the ehreb (evening) it fades and withers.” The concept of the Hebrew words is maintained that morning brings order and newness with optimism; evening contains chaos and decay, often leading to pessimism.

The amazing message of the Bible is that God always promises better things to come. The order of life itself exists from the chaos of nothingness. Light comes after

darkness, a very optimistic concept illustrated by the sayings, “Every cloud has a silver lining,” and “Everything will fall into place, just be patient.” The story of the Christ is one of resurrection from the cross, life from death, always ending on a positive note, as the saying goes, “Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.”

God promises that people can move from this world into a new world that God is building. As good and wonderful or as challenging and trying as this life can seem at times, there is something even better coming. The Genesis phrase is true; there was ehreb and there was boker.

When the Bible indicates that Christ will come again to this world, it will be like a new day, a morning, a boker.

The ehreb of this existence will be replaced by something amazing. Our world has moments of order and hopefulness but so easily descends into chaos, ehreb. But the boker is coming. As Cat Stevens and Eleanor Farjeon penned to give hope into what can come, “Morning has broken like the first morning; Blackbird has spoken like the first bird; Praise for the singing, praise for the morning; Praise for them springing fresh from the world.”

“There was evening and there was morning.” Remember that phrase as we move into new possibilities from the current pandemic. Keep that phrase in mind as we journey to reconciliation from conflict. Believe in the God-promised rhythm of ehreb to boker. There is a lot more in the phrase than first appears, “there was evening and there was morning.”

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