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All-female art exhibition to feature local talent, fundraise for Transition House Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION Thirteen female artists from the Moose Jaw Specialized in area hope their artwork at the Cultural CenEnergy Efficient Furnaces tre art gallery will bloom in visitors’ hearts and produce donations for a community Custom Sheet Metal Work charity.

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An opening reception is scheduled at the cultural centre for Saturday, Sept. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Visitors can meet the artists, enjoy live music, admire the creation of live art, enjoy snacks, and have their photos taken. Donations will also be accepted; needed items include feminine hygiene products, diapers, wipes, pyjamas, leggings, and cash.

Erin Zimmerman and Jess Zoerb have organized “Bloom,” a two-month art exhibition This exhibition came together for almost the THE WEARHOUSE singular purpose of creating art to support at the Cultural Centre featuring an all-female line-up of local artists. Photo by Jason G. Antonio a good cause, namely, the transition house, which helps families during hard times, exsince people can’t truly experience art without being in its physical Yard Goods $3.00-$6.00/yard plained Erin Zimmerman, who teamed up with Jess Zoerb to orga- presence, said Zoerb. Similar to an in-person conversation, seeing nize the event. The goal is to make this an annual event.

Variety of Notions art live “is an energetic exchange.”

A reason for the all-women exhibition is because it focuses on wom- “Especially today with technology, people don’t necessarily pause en helping other women — many of whom are mothers — going long enough to take in what they’re experiencing. The gallery gives through difficult challenges, Zimmerman said. them the opportunity to do that,” she added.

“It amazed me how much local talent we have that I had no idea The idea for the theme came from a quote that Zimmerman and were here,” she continued. “People that contacted us, we put out Zoerb found and shared. The quote — partially attributed to author an art call thinking that it might just be the two of us, so … 11 Christine Caine — is, “When you are in a dark place, you tend to other people felt it was worth spending their time and their effort think that you have been buried. Perhaps you have been planted. and money into art supplies and create for this show. It’s absolutely Bloom.” amazing.

It’s an expression about becoming more beautiful or being able to “I don’t think we expected the turnout and that we didn’t even know overcome challenges, Zoerb said. Bloom holds different meanings, THE WEARHOUSE that these people had the same passions as us. I think our hope is so they left the interpretation of that word up to the artists to decide we can combine all of our passions for art to create good in this how they wanted to approach their creations.

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New safety device helps make construction zones safer for workers Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Angel Auto Flagger Manufacturing and develop the remote-controlled Guardian Angel automatic flagging assistance device (AFAD).

These truck-mounted devices allow flag people to be off the road while controlling traffic and minimizing their risk of injury.

The Ministry of Highways noticed this technology and acquired six AFADs for $22,000, or $500 per unit.

It initiated a pilot program Fred Bradshaw, minister of highways, speaks during the in which the remote-conevent. Photo by Jason G. Antonio trolled Guardian Angel machines were used in work The death of construction flag woman zones this construction seaAshley Richards nine years ago prompted son, including Moose Jaw, Outlook and a Saskatchewan company to develop a new Prince Albert. system to make construction zones safer.

The pilot program evaluated the number A motorist struck and killed Richards, 18, of near misses, miscommunications, and on Aug. 24, 2012, while she was working feedback from flag persons in work zones. as a flag person on a highway near Midale. The ministry held a news event on Sept.

It was her second day on the job and she 7 west of Moose Jaw on Highway 363 to had been flagging for nearly three hours acknowledge the pilot project and the techwhen she was killed. nology.

Watrous-based entrepreneurs Kim and “Safety is a top priority. In the province, Donna Kreutzer decided to start Guardian we’ve said that by 2030, we want to im-

Stronger Together Th k You A huge thank you to all who purchased a metal sculpture or an engraved leaf for our “Stronger Together” project. All the proceeds are in support of mental health and will be donated to Square One Community Inc. and remain entirely in Moose Jaw. We are very pleased to announce that with the great community support we received a total of $23,300 has been raised to date. 80 leaves have been purchased and 80 more are still available.

Thank you, Bill & Laurette Keen Names of the metal sculpture purchases: Michelle Blaklet, Kathleen Demkey, Bev Murtagh, Dennis & Diane Fox, Terry Hymers, Cheryl & Willis Wingert, Roxanne Tremblay, Jackie Johnstone, Colleen Patterson, George Patterson, Myrna Hawkins, Cori Saas, Karen Mundt, Lorraine Vetter, Linda Johnstone, Pam Paice, Karen Pottage, Michael Kerr, Fernand Martin, Diane Rhodes, Donna Hobbs.

Names of Engraved leaves donations: Emerald Glass, Moose Jaw Express, Minuteman Press, Keen Designs, Lyle Johnson, Jan & Carolyn Swanson, Kathy & Dale Verbeke, Rich & Karen Forberg, Dennis & Karen Pottage, Linda Ross, Vic Bruce, Conexus Credit Union, Terry Jago, Lorie & Sharon Benson, Lavel Beaubien, Colette Beaubien, Brian Hoppenreys, Ton & Marlene Phillipson, Main Street Naturopathic Clinic, Kliniek on Main, Peggy New, Paul & Anita Chorneyko, Ryan & Stephanie Chorneyko, Colin Chorneyko Munroe Homes, Chery Keen Jakob & Meagan, R. & R. Marcil, Ginny Jackson, Anderson Consulting, Vanier Collegiate, Primary Eye Care, Circle Medical Clinic, Kris, Rana, Kara & Kyden Zandbeek, Bill & Sylvia Reiman, Cheryl & Willis Wingert, Friends of Ray Bell, Main Street Dental Clinic, Mladen Miholjcic, Carrie Keen, Tijana & Sofie Keen-Miholjcic, Laura Boorah, Cheryl Goodale, Ron & Diane Bruck, Bill & Marj Yakiwchuk, Karen Mundt, BTN Professional Accountants, Mary Jukes, Westcan Bulk Transport Ltd. Bev & Len Curran, Moose Jaw Co-op, Barb Morrison, Verne & Gladys Castle, Donna Hobbs, Glynnis Eberts, Dr. Fauzi Ramadan, Brian & Susan Kefford, Ray & Sandy Boughen, Clothes Encounter, Glenn & Karen Hagel, Diane & Jodi Robertson, Yvette Sebastian, Ron & Glenys Rollie, Jamey & Sheri Logan, Teresa-Marie Mentenko, Ed & Erna Adamache, Don & Rita Cushing, Betty & Lorne Calvert, Marlene & Dale Mc Bain, Denis & Lori Bachelu, Simpson Seeds, Hillcrest Dental, Preceptor Beta Sigma Phi

prove another 10,000 kilometres worth of highways,” said Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw. “With those improvements … we have to have flaggers out there working on our highways. And this is something that just makes things safer all around to work on our highways.”

Economic growth continues to occur in Saskatchewan, whether it’s the construction of crushing plants, development of mines, or transportation of grains, he continued. To ensure this growth continues, highways require continuous upgrading and safety needs to improve.

Bradshaw pointed to an incident in July where an impaired motorist sped through a construction zone on Highway 16 and nearly hit a flag worker before crashing into the ditch.

“That was absolutely stupid,” Bradshaw said. “It only takes one incident to threaten the well-being of a flagger and everyone else on the job. … this remote-controlled device keeps that flag person out of harm’s way while ensuring motorists receive direction. This unit is also easier and safer to move than other AFAD units.”

According to the ministry, trailer-mounted or stand-alone AFAD models have been used for larger construction sites,

but their size and weight make them more difficult to move. The Guardian Angel is a truck-mounted model ideal for patching or maintenance projects where workers frequently move because the truck can be driven forward as needed.

It takes about two minutes to fully set up the Guardian Angel AFAD, which weighs 90 pounds and can be plugged into a twoinch received on a truck, explained Edward Anderson, marketing manager for the company. A remote control raises or lowers the stop arm, which features a stop sign and flashing red lights. A vertical post features a red/yellow traffic light that can be seen three kilometres away.

A camera also captures people who speed past the vehicle.

“The operator should never be in harm’s way,” he said.

Towing companies appreciate this technology since a tow truck driver is killed in North America every nine days, Anderson continued. Fire departments are also excited since the device help with accident scenes.

A white light can also be used for better visibility during foggy days.

“It’s all about sending people home safely at night,” Anderson added.

No injures reported after semi hits bridge, spews debris over highway

Moose Jaw Express staff No one was injured after a semi-truck hit the overpass on Highway 1 recently and spewed debris across the road, which several vehicles then struck.

The Moose Jaw Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Sept. 9 at 7:20 p.m. after the semi hit the overpass at Main Street North and Highway 1 West. Two vehicles hit the debris that the semi’s collision caused to the bridge and had to be towed from the scene.

Police diverted traffic from the area while the Ministry of Highways assessed and cleaned up the debris.

Total damages to the bridge are estimated at $300,000.

Officers ticketed the semi driver under the Traffic Safety Act.

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Eight cleaning staff at 15 Wing lose jobs after contract not renewed Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Eight employees who clean buildings at 15 Wing Airbase are out of a job after the Department of National Defence (DND) ended their contract and gave it to another company.

The seven workers and one supervisor worked with Aramark Canada, a food-service, venues, and uniform services provider that managed areas such as education, health care, business, prisons, and leisure.

The company held the cleaning contract at the base since 1999, while three of the employees had worked there the entire 22 years.

The contract that Aramark originally acquired in 1999 was for three years with another two-year renewal option. The company had won the contract repeatedly during the past three decades before it lost the agreement in August to Vancouver-based EnviroSafe Janitorial.

The last day of work for the Aramark employees was Aug. 31.

“Everyone is very upset. When you’ve been with a company in the same location for 20 years, you become part of the community (and) you become part of the everyday workforce,” said Mona Simcoe, vice-president of the Manitoba/Saskatchewan region for the Union of National De-

fence Employees (UNDE). “DND is going to be losing a lot of knowledgeable staff.”

None of the Aramark employees will transition over to EnviroSafe, which is a non-unionized business that offers lower wages, no benefits, no sick leave, or additional vacation time, she continued. UNDE is also concerned that the knowledge and security clearance the Aramark staff acquired has now been eliminated.

UNDE arrived in Moose Jaw in 1999 to help the small group of Aramark employees unionize after the company won the contract, Simcoe explained. The union helped the staff acquire more perks such as better wages, job security and sick leave.

It also ensured the workers had a healthy environment in which to work.

All eight employees live in Moose Jaw. One worker has decided to retire, while the other seven have started looking for work and are on Employment Insurance for the time being. “… hopefully, they can find a job at this point in their career,” said Simcoe.

UNDE and partner organization the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) — Prairies Division knew that the cleaning contract was up for tender, but both organizations were shocked that DND chose the

lowest bid for a custodial contract, she continued. However, this was not a bid for cleaning supplies or equipment but for people, so the lowest bid isn’t always the best one in this instance.

Simcoe added that UNDE and PSAC want the Department of National Defence to do a better job next time of determining the best The entrance to CFB Moose Jaw 15 Wing Airbase. File business case for the photo cleaning contract and Marianne Hladun, regional executive keeping it in-house as a way to save tax- vice-president of PSAC Prairies, also payers money, especially during a pandem- spoke about the departure of the Aramark ic. employees.

“It is important to recognize these skilled “With great sadness, we bid farewell to this workers ensured the environment was al- outstanding group of hardworking workways clean and sanitized, allowing the ers,” she said. “I want to express our gratiCanadian Armed Forces to remain mis- tude and thanks to these incredible workers sion-ready, before and throughout the pan- who have gone above and beyond to prodemic,” said June Winger, national presi- vide unparalleled service.” dent of UNDE. “They were an essential Public Services and Procurement Canada, part of the national defence team at CFB which manages purchases and contracts for Moose Jaw 15 Wing for more than 20 years the federal government, did not respond to and will be missed immensely.” the Moose Jaw Express by the deadline.

Winter Gamers Expo set to make return this coming February Hundreds of gamers of all stripes expect to take part in Moose Jaw Gamers charity event Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Gamers Association will Winter Gamers Expo this February.

One of the most popular gaming events of its kind in Saskatchewan is set to make a return to the Moose Jaw. The Winter Gaming Expo -- better known as GAX -- will once again take place this coming February at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre after two years away due to the ongoing pandemic.

“We’re really looking forward to it,” said Kristian Sjoberg with the Moose Jaw Gamers Association, hosts of the GAX Winter and Summer gatherings “There will be lots of events and lots of stuff happening, and the Cultural Centre is helping us out with everything they can; it’ll be the same wonderful atmosphere and a chance to get back to the normal of things.”

When GAX claims to be ‘all things gaming’, they aren’t kidding. In addition to the traditional computer gaming LAN set up, the 2022 event will also feature Warhammer and War Machine miniature gaming to go along with the host of board and card

games that remain among the most popular parts of GAX year-toyear.

Previous events have seen hundreds of players descend on the Cultural Centre throughout the three days and it’s expected that will see the return of their be no exception this time around.

One thing that will be different, though, will be the plans in place to help keep everyone safe -- even though February is five months away, MJGA plans to take no chances with the pandemic.

“We’re going to follow suit with all the big events right now and as it stands we’re going to do a full proof of COVID vaccination or a 72-hour negative COVID test,” Sjoberg said. “It won’t be anything unusual for something like this, especially being indoors and with the number of people we expect we’ll have… Unless the COVID numbers are zero leading up to it, we’ll be taking precautions.”

All proceeds from Winter GAX 2021 will go to the Creative Kids arts and culture program, which gives youngsters a chance to participate in creative activities like drama, art, dance and music when they otherwise might not be able to.

“We didn’t get a chance to do a full year with Creative Kids last time, so we’re

thinking that all of 2022 is going to go to them,” Sjoberg said. “We did donate around $500 in 2020, but all the proceeds from the weekend, every penny we earn at the Gaming Expo will go to Creative Kids and the money will stay here in Moose Jaw.” The MJGA will still be busy leading up to GAX, with one of their more prominent events their ongoing Dungeons and Dragons Twitch sessions that are posted episodically on their YouTube channel. Their ‘No Good Rolls, Just Good Roleplaying’ series sees hour-long shows posted weekly, featuring the MJGA’s merry band of adven-

turers.

“It’s just a group of us playing D&D, filming it with maps and everything, and it’s something everyone can just watch and listen too,” Sjoberg said.

“It’s a good intro to D&D for people who haven’t played before, how the game works and all that. And if they really know D&D then they can cheer for us or make fun of us,” he added with a laugh.

For the latest on the Moose Jaw Gamers and their ongoing events, be sure to visit their website at www.mjga.ca and follow their Facebook page at www.facebook. com/mjgamers/.

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I often wonder where we would be as a society without ‘hope’, that intrinsic value of optimism. Without it we would be a hopeless mess and thanks to organizations like Journey to Hope Inc, they are here locally to encourage awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.

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The Cambridge Dictionary EDITOR definition states that hope is “to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a good reason to think that it might.”

In other words, hoping for something means anticipating, assuming, expecting, trusting, wishing, and looking forward to…and in all of this the hope may seem far away but the fact that humans have the potential to hope reveals more than what we can conjure up. It’s innate. That’s why The Journey to Hope is a journey to healing and an optimistic step to a better frame of mind.

I am sure that many individuals have at one time or other experienced a feeling of hopelessness, that feeling that causes despair about something. But even in that moment of hopelessness, I believe there is a force within us to drive us to hope that tomorrow will be a better day. When I have had moments of despair, I encourage myself in words my husband directs at me saying, “One day does not make a lifetime…”

Ultimately, the situation is revaluated and if change needs to happen, then the wheels are in motion to make a change. Inevitably for the most part, after a good night’s sleep, the world might seem a little brighter.

In the upcoming Journey to Hope annual walk in Crescent Park, it’s a time to remember and honour those special individuals lost to suicide, to offer hope to those who are feeling desperate and to encourage others that may be grieving for lost loved ones.

As we all know, the mental health of people of all ages has been on a downslide, especially during the pandemic. It’s an issue we all need to keep in the forefront of our minds and do our part to keep society informed of mental health initiatives and encourage those that need to be uplifted.

Another aspect, The Voice of Hope initiative highlights personal stories focussed on addictions and recovery. They are meant to inspire. “The hope is that the lived experience might inspire someone with strategies, with hope, with resilient techniques to help them deal with their own addiction issues.”

The Journey to Hope Walk will be held on September 25th. Read the full story on page A14.

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Caronport hires former Moose Jaw policeman as village’s new safety officer Moose Jaw Express staff

The Village of Caronport has hired special police Const.

Randy Jesse — a former member of the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) — to be the municipality’s new community safety officer.

Jesse has lived in the community for 11 years and recently retired from the MJPS after a 34-year career with the organization. He served in various capacities during his career, which the village believes makes him a well-qualified candidate for this new role in protective services.

In partnership with the Moose Jaw RCMP detachment, Jesse’s role is expected to increase safety, security, education and enforcement in the community, Mayor Daniel Buck said. His appointment by the Ministry of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety authorizes him to preserve the peace, prevent crime, enforce provincial acts that focus on traffic and all-terrain vehicles and co-ordinate with the RCMP to police the community.

Jesse will also serve as the bylaw officer to help educate residents about municipal standards and ensure they comply.

“The community has been in need of (an) enhanced policing presence for a while now, and we feel that Officer Jesse’s regular patrolling of the village will help address local safety concerns,” said Buck.

The village is particularly concerned about traffic enforce-

ment since its streets also act as sidewalks, while three schools also create plenty of pedestrian traffic, he continued. Jesse will work closely with Moose Jaw RCMP to become aware of and respond quickly to any criminal activity in town.

Besides enforcement, Jesse will educate residents about safety, including helping children learn safe bicycling habits and teaching families about Const. Randy Jesse is securing their homes and pos- the new community safety officer for the Vilsessions, Buck said. lage of Caronport. Pho“Officer Jesse’s years of expeto courtesy Village of rience will be a great resource Caronport for the families, businesses, and schools within the community,” the mayor added. “Officer Jesse will also serve as our bylaw officer, with the goal of increasing the attractiveness of the community as we learn to abide by the established rules so we can better live in community together.”

Home sales in Moose Jaw cooled in August, similar to rest of province Moose Jaw Express staff

Home sales in August declined across the province for a second-straight month compared to last August, but data shows even with a 12-per-cent drop, sales levels remain above long-term trends.

“Last year (2020), August sales hit a new record high for the month, so while the year-over-year decline this (past) month seems significant, it is important to note that sales are still at levels that are far better than what were seen in August prior to the pandemic,” Chris Guérette, CEO for the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA), said.

“Sales have been far stronger than anyone expected throughout the pandemic, and recent shifts are likely a reflection of the market returning to more normal levels as the rest of the economy starts to recover.”

Moose Jaw data There were 57 home sales in Moose Jaw in August, SRA data showed, increasing from 52 homes sold last August.

Sales in August were also above the 10-year average of 50 units sold.

Year-to-date, 486 homes have been sold in Moose Jaw. This is an increase from 277 units sold during the same time last year. This is also above the 10-year average of 379 homes sold.

There were 77 new listings in The Friendly City last month, which slightly declined from 79 units listed in August 2020. New listings in August were below the 10-year average of 93 homes placed on the market.

Year-to-date, 738 homes have been listed for sale in Moose Jaw. This is an increase from 590 units during the same time last year.

There was an inventory of 302 homes available for sale in August, which was a slight decline from 314 units in August 2020, SRA data showed. Meanwhile, there were 5.3

months of supply of homes available last month, which declined from 5.9 months last August.

Homes stayed on the market for an average of 54 days last month, which slightly increased from 53 days in August 2020. However, the number of days on the market declined compared to the 10-year average of 60 days.

The average price of a home in Moose Jaw in August was $228,193, which was a decrease from $240,885 last August, SRA data showed. This is also slightly below the 10-year average price of a home at $233,833.

Provincial outlook While there have been some signs of shifting conditions over the past few months, it has not erased the gains seen this year, Guérette said.

Easing sales in August were also met with a reduction in new listings. This prevented any significant changes to inventory levels, which at 9,461 units is far lower than levels recorded since 2014, she continued. Nevertheless, slower sales caused supply to increase to roughly seven months in August. This is the first time since February that levels have risen this high.

The shift to more balanced conditions will support more stability in prices. As of August, the benchmark price across Saskatchewan was $287,900, similar to levels reported in July but nearly seven-per-cent higher than August 2020.

“Activity can vary significantly depending on the location and property type. For instance, when considering the two largest cities in the province, home prices have recovered in Saskatoon while there remains a significant spread from 2012 levels in Regina,” added Guérette. “For both buyers and sellers in this market, it is important to understand the local conditions.”

Moose Jaw construction values continue to increase

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

A rather large utility shed led commercial building permit values for the City of Moose Jaw in August.

The shed, worth $1.44 million, will be erected on land in the industrial park south of Moose Jaw. The owner was not identified.

School developments came in second with $750,000 renovations to Central Collegiate and $700,000 to Sask. Polytech School.

Commercial permits accounted for $2.93 million of construction with another $1.08 million taking the total to just over $4 million.

Last August permit values were $1.74 million.

Three residential housing permits for the month were worth $943,000 compared with three last August worth just over $1 million. All three homes were infill developments.

City hall issued 15 residential permits for 27 units for the first eight months of the year compared with 10 last year.

Value this year is $10.5 million, compared with $3.43 million last year.

Total permit values as the construction season comes to an end are $47.87 million — an increase of nearly 300 per cent from the 2020 total of $12.3 million

Correction: September 8, 2021 Issue; Page A13

Our apologies for a spelling error that appeared in the September 8th edition in the story New irrigation system helped food farm produce cornucopia of vegetables printed on page A13. In the third paragraph a list of vegetables should read, “...squash, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and beets.” should read, “...squash, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and beets.”

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Questions ready but candidates aren’t ringing the bell An advocacy group has prepared a set of questions that it hopes its members will ask political candidates seeking a seat in the House of Commons.

The questions have been put together based on what the group’s leadership has heard on the hustings, from regular citizens who might show a Joyce Walter certain amount of bafflement For Moose Jaw Express about what some of the candironjoy@sasktel.net dates actually mean when they The views and opinions extalk. pressed in this article are those of the author, and do I read the questions with internot necessarily reflect the po- est and thought, “Yes, I’d like to hear the answers from elecsition of this publication. tion hopefuls eyeing regular flights back and forth between the riding and Ottawa.”

The group suggests downloading the questions from its website so we have them handy when candidates knock

on our doors, when campaign workers call randomly, or when candidates attend public forums and are willing to answer questions to gain our votes.

I admire the group for doing what it can to encourage voters to engage with candidates. It is just unfortunate that so far some candidates aren’t doing much to engage with the voters. Or maybe I’ve been away when the doorbell buzzed or the phone rang and thus unfortunately missed the opportunity to quiz the Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green, Maverick and PPC representatives. The majority seem to have gone the way of the Fuller Brush Salesmen.

Forums for candidates have been slow to spring up but congratulations to the organizations who attempt to corral all the hopefuls into one spot to face the voters who hold the winning fate in their hands. Hopefully the candidates who chose not to show up had significant reasons for their absences. Shame on them if they simply felt they have already won the election and don’t have to answer the questions.

Candidates must also be operating on stringent budgets: only one piece of election propaganda has so far made

its way into the mailbox and election signage is sparse in comparison with previous campaigns. Is that in deference to our forests and environmental resources or lack of money in the kitty?

There is no doubt campaigning in this large riding of ours makes it difficult to engage in many meaningful conversations on the doorstep. A one-day jaunt on a recent Sunday afternoon through the area put on close to 600 kms and took several hours to complete. I wonder how many elbow bumps that would have meant for a serious potential Member of Parliament?

So, just in case someone rings our bell between now and Sept. 20, I have those previously mentioned questions written down and I’m ready for a discussion. Unfortunately the only live thing on either of our doorsteps lately has been that feral cat that taunts me as I chase it away under the fence.

To the candidates, I could say, “May the best person win” but how will I know the best one if no one comes around?

Blind faith is not the way I wish to vote.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

International Literacy Day gives students the chance to enjoy their favourite books Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Grade 2 students Bella Sonmor and Charlotte Scott read about the Berenstain Bears on the playground at St. Michael School as part of International Literacy Day. Photo by Jason G. Antonio A group of students at St. Michael School thought hanging out on the playground would be a great way to celebrate the 54th annual International Literacy Day. More than a dozen students in Kendra Waldenberger’s Grade 2 class read on swings, underneath playground equipment and on top of the monkey bars on Sept. 8 as they furthered their reading skills and comprehension. Many students paired up to share books and read to each other.

Youngsters Bella Sonmor and Charlotte Scott laid in the shade under some playground equipment to read “The Berenstain Bears Clean House,” a popular children’s series that’s been keeping kids entertained since 1962.

Reading is fun, while looking at the pictures is the best part, beamed Sonmor. Her favourite series is Magic Ponies, which is about magical ponies that can come to life and shrink and grow depending upon the situation.

“I like to read because you get to learn, and sometimes I get to make books myself … at home about my class and my family,” said Scott.

Scott’s favourite series right now is “Nancy Drew,” featuring a teen girl who fights crime and solves mysteries — and has been doing so regularly since 1930.

“I love ‘Nancy Drew’ because she is into

jiujitsu — just like me,” Scott continued, adding the sleuth’s adventures are also pretty entertaining.

Both Sonmor and Scott agreed that they want to be authors when they grow up.

Before the class went outside, they read a book where they practised making connections with the story, explained Waldenberger, who is currently reading a biography about “Good Morning America” broadcaster Robin Roberts. The story helped them make personal connections about what they’ve done in life so far or what they hope to do.

Another book the class read together was about making predictions, which helped them with their reading comprehension.

Reading is important because it helps students become lifelong readers, whether to learn or simply for entertainment, Waldenberger added.

This year’s theme for International Literacy Day is “Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide,” a theme the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) chose considering how disruptive the pandemic has been to the learning of children, young people and adults.

“It has also magnified the pre-existing inequalities in access to meaningful literacy learning opportunities, disproportionally affecting 773 million non-literate young people and adults,” UNESCO said. “Youth and adult literacy were absent in many initial national response plans, while numerous literacy programmes have been forced to halt their usual modes of operation.”

The pandemic reminded people of the importance of literacy because beyond its intrinsic importance as part of the right to education, literacy empowers individuals and improves their lives by expanding their capabilities to choose a kind of life they can value, the organization continued.

It is also a driver for sustainable development since literacy is integral to education and lifelong learning.

Literacy, therefore, is central to a human-centred recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

Two goals UNESCO hopes to achieve through this day include the integration of learning of reading and writing skills and

digital skills, and putting literacy and digital skills at the heart of a human-centered recovery.

AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE Conseil de l’École Ducharme Avis est donné par la présente pour recevoir les mises en candidature aux deux (2) postes à pourvoir au sein du Conseil de l’École Ducharme (Moose Jaw). Ces deux (2) postes ont des mandats de deux (2) ans. Selon l’article 134.2(1) de la Loi sur l’éducation, un (1) de ces postes devrait être assumé par un parent d’élèves de l’École Ducharme et un (1) poste de représentant communautaire par un adulte de langue minoritaire qui réside dans la zone de fréquentation de l’école.

Les candidatures seront reçues jusqu’à 16 h 00, le mercredi 6 octobre 2021 par courriel à election@cefsk.ca et/ou au siège social du Conseil des écoles fransaskoises (201-1440 9ème Avenue Nord), pendant les heures d’ouverture du bureau à compter du lundi 20 septembre 2021.

Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenir un formulaire, veuillez communiquer le directeur adjoint de scrutin, Robert Therrien, au (306) 536-6240 ou au 1 (877) 273-6661 ou avec Cathy Colombet au (306) 719 7482 ou Yvonne Muhabwampundu au (306) 719 7461.

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin se déroulera le mercredi 27 octobre 2021 de 10 h 00 à 20 h 00.

Fait à Regina, le 3 septembre 2021.

Robert Therrien, directeur adjoint de scrutin

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

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

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

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

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Marc Legare

A Distant View

Marc Legare is a philosopher and motorcycle adventurist.

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

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

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

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

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

It is one thing to be genuinely ignorant of a fact or truth, it is quite another to feign unawareness of easily knowable information. Ignoring evidence by claiming a lack of knowledge in order to obfuscate something that contradicts your beliefs is doing just that; flying the ignorance flag.

Flying The Ignorance Flag

One fundamental motivation for many who claim ignorance is that they would rather keep their misguided views than go through the sometimes painful process of acknowledging error. A more shameful reason is that many genuinely do not care about truth. An increasing number of people are more concerned with being on the popular side of an issue, regardless of whether that trendy ideology is legitimate.

In other words, they care more about being politically correct than being actually correct.

What we are talking about is willful blindness. Being genuinely unaware of proof that negates your position on a subject is not dishonest. However, deliberately ignoring, or being obtuse, without a sincere effort to look at easily discernible facts, is. It is clear that more and more people are adopting this intentionally uninformed position without misgivings and without even a cursory attempt to gain the requisite information. That is tantamount to lying.

Nothing less. There is nothing wrong with

having strong opinions. However, having strong opinions without any grounded knowledge on the issue in question is another matter.

The most damaging thing about faking unfamiliarity or being intentionally blind to real-world facts is it destroys any chance of positive change for our society. Furthermore, anyone who adopts this covertly manipulative tactic must become personally stunted. Dealing with such a closed-minded person invariably leads to a dead end and it is useless to attempt any sort of beneficial dialogue. Once facts are intentionally ignored, any hope of personal or social advancement stops in its tracks.

As with many things human, there is a significant irony here. Today, we have more data than ever before, with almost immediate access to it. Tragically, however, any of that evidence which contradicts the currently fashionable viewpoint is actively overlooked. Many people have adopted a mindset that they have the right to adjust reality to suit themselves. They hold the

notion that truth is subjective, not objective. Once this absurdly ill-considered mentality is embraced, nothing has a bottom to it and all the foundational underpinnings of our principles and values have no reality-rock to stand on.

Ignoring facts for the sake of attempting to look intellectually fashionable is an odd thing. It makes people willing to sacrifice their own integrity in exchange for trying to look open-minded to others. Sadly, those same people often jump the fence whenever the current widely held belief falls out of favor. Therefore, not only do they not look honest or self-thinking, they actually look gullible, easily malleable, and susceptible to propaganda.

Let us all be reminded of the well-established principle of “ignorance is no excuse.” Soren Kierkegaard was fully aware of this disgraceful display of covert avoidance when he stated, “There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn’t true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.”

The Cause of Multiple Sclerosis – Update, September 2021 QUESTION ONE: What is the Cause of Multiple Sclerosis?

Hypothesis Based on their 1974, and 1977 Multiple Sclerosis Research, Dr. Stuart Cook, MD, Neurologist and Dr. Peter Dowling, MD, Neurologist – both of Rutgers University, New Jersey, presented an Hypothesis that postulated, MS is caused by Canine Distemper Virus (Today called Canine Morbillivirus). They explained in detail how and when the Virus is contracted.

QUESTION TWO: Can Canine Distemper Virus Infect Humans?

ANSWER: Yes

By Richard Dowson, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CANADA It is known that Canine Distemper Virus ples.

(Caine Morbillivirus) infects many spe- QUESTION THREE: What is the Origin cies including dogs, cats, seals, primates of Canine Distemper Virus (Canine Morand more. billivirus) PROOF of Human Infection In 2019 Dr. Elisabeth Uhl et al, (5) in a PaIn 1998, Twenty-three-years ago (23 per titled “New world origin of canine disyears ago) Andrew Mee et al of Manches- temper: Interdisciplinary insights”, proved ter University, UK, proved Canine Dis- Canine Distemper Virus was a Variant temper Virus (Canine Morbillivirus) can of the Human Measles Virus. The Virus, therefore, emerged from a human host. infect humans. (3,4) Mee et al (3,4) used “in situ-reverse tran- (Reverse infection is therefore logical.) scriptase-polymerase chain reaction” test- QUESTION FOUR: Does the Mee et al ing. Today this testing is the ‘gold stan- and Uhl et al (3,4,5) research support the dard’ in virus testing and PCR Tests are Cook-Dowling Hypothesis? the Gold Standard for COVID-19 testing. ANSWER Yes QUESTION FIVE: What are the next log(Image from Veterineriankey.com) Process: Andy Mee and his Team used the ical steps in MS Research? test on people with Paget’s Bone Disease. This question requires a two-part answer: Prevention Methods and Strategies The Team detected Canine Distemper Vi- 1 (Vaccinate Indoor Pets and Farm dogs rus (Morbillivirus) in 100% of the samand cats) 2 Treatment Strategies Action on Prevention and Treatment 21093MM1 should be based on the Cook and Dowling Hypothesis that Canine Morbillivirus as the Cause of MS. Edwards and Tench Paper 2021 A recent MS Research Paper (2021) by Edwards and Tench (2) at Nottingham University, UK seems to have overlooked the Mee et al and the Uhl et al research.

Instead of referencing Mee and Uhl, Edwards and Trench Conclude: “It is not possible to draw definitive conclusions …

There are many variables involved in pet ownership and exposure and the nature of the way these have been studied makes the analysis challenging.”

It seems odd that Edwards and Tench would completely overlook Mee and Uhl research. Both would turn up in a standard Review of Literature required in research. deJong Paper 2019 In 2019 Hilda de Jong and Helen Tremlett, (1) wrote a similar Paper, “Animal exposure over the life-course and risk of multiple sclerosis: A case control study within two cohorts of US women”. They never referenced the work of Mee et al or Uhl et al.

Again, the information should have been discovered in a Literature Review, a key part of writing any Learned Paper.

CONCLUSION Mee et al Proved Canine Distemper Virus (Canine Morbillivirus) can infect humans.

Uhl et al Proved Canine Distemper Virus (Canine Morbillivirus) is a Variant of the Human Measles Virus and that humans were the original ‘viral host’. Logically, the Variant can infect a former host.

QUESTION Why are inconclusive MS Papers like de Jong and Edwards-Tench written about human infection from Canine Distemper Virus (Canine Morbillivi-

rus) 23 years after the question was proven, CDV can infect humans? This question remains unanswered or now.

MS Therapeutic Information BioNTech, the German pharmaceutical company that teamed with Pfizer to develop the COVID-19 vaccine, using messenger RNA technology, continues to work on a ‘therapeutic’ for people with MS using m RNA technology. There are no updates on this research since January 2021.

Humans’ Best Friend Vaccinate your Indoor Pets and Farms Dogs and Cats.

Take care of your pets and they will always love you – even if you won’t play fetch.

Bibliography 1 de Jong, Hilda J.I, Helen Tremlett, Feng Zhua, Alberto Ascheriod, Kassandra L. Mungerd “Animal exposure over the life-course and risk of multiple sclerosis: A case control study within two cohorts of US women” – ELSEVIER – Science Direct 20192 2 Laura Edwards and Christopher Tench’s Paper: “Childhood pet ownership and multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis” https://www. msard-journal.com/article/S22110348(21)00313-8/fulltext 3 Mee,A.P., J.A. Dixon, J.A. Hoyland, M. Davies, P.L. Selby, E B Mawer, “Detection of canine distemper virus in 100% of Paget’s disease samples by in situ-reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction”; Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, August 1998, Volume 23, Issue 2, Pages 171–175 http://www. thebonejournal.com/article/S87563282(98)00079-9/abstract 4 Mee, A.P., ‘Rebuttal – Paget’s Bone Disease’, “The weight of evidence in support of a viral etiology for Paget’s disease is overwhelming”, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 30 Apr 1999, 24(5 Suppl):19S-21S https://europepmc.org/article/med/10321921 5 Uhl, Elizabeth W.; Charles Kelderhouse, Jane Buikstra, Jeffrey P. Blinck, Brad Bolon and Robert J, Hogan, “New world origin of canine distemper: Interdisciplinary insights” appeared in International Journal of Paleopathology, Volume 24, March 2019, Pages 266-278 MJ Story Multiple Sclerosis Update August 2021 20210827 02

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Public school trustees to receive 1.8-per-cent pay increase this year Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Trustees with Prairie South School Division will receive a pay increase of 1.8 per cent this school year, the first time they have received a raise in five years.

During the Sept. 7 board meeting, trustees approved a motion to give $1,349 per month to members, $1,424 per month to the vice-chair and $1,499 per month to the board chair for the 2021-22 school year.

These raises, according to division administration, are in line with recent increases in the consumer price index. The increases were also included as part of the budget discussions for this year.

A board report showed what members, the vice-chair and board chair were paid during the past half-decade: · Members: $1,325 per month in 2016-17, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and $1,067 per month in 2017-18 · Vice-chair: $1,399 per month in 201617, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 and $1,131 per month in 2017-18 · Board chair: $1,472 per month in 201617, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 and

$1,194 per month in 2017-18 Schedule of meetings Trustees approved their annual work plan, including committee planning meetings and regular public board meetings. The schedule for public board meetings — held on Tuesdays — is Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7.

Missed board meetings Trustees can miss up to one regular board meeting or committee of the whole planning and in-service session yearly without losing any pay. However, they will be deducted $150 for every half-day missed of a board meeting or planning session, except for re-scheduled meetings that the board approves.

Outside functions During the 2021-22 year, members will be paid $30 per hour to attend out-of-division functions, meetings and other events not related to PSSD. This includes in-person attendance and virtual meetings. This hourly rate will be up to $200 per day for

members, $225 per day for the vice-chair and $250 per day for the board chair.

Members will be allowed to submit a minimum charge of one hour for any meeting attended unless another organization — such as their employer — compensates them for attending that function.

Travel time Trustee remuneration for travel time will be 20 cents per kilometre, while mileage will be 44 cents per kilometre. Trustees and division staff can claim mileage when they use their vehicles during their work responsibilities, a board report said.

In comparison, provincial employees covered by the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) can claim mileage rates of 47.36 cents per kilometre when using their cars and 50.29 cents per kilometre when using a truck for hauling.

Meal repayment Trustees and division staff may claim meal expenses when purchasing is required and not otherwise covered.

For this school year, trustees and staff can claim $10 for breakfast, $15 for lunch and $20 for supper.

In comparison, provincial employees with SGEU can claim in-province meal rates of $10 for breakfast, $18 for lunch and $23 for supper. Out of province, they can claim $13 for breakfast, $20 for lunch and $28 for supper.

Parking The parking expense rate for trustees and division staff is $5 daily without a receipt, or “actual reasonable costs” with a receipt, according to a board report.

Accommodations Trustees and division staff can claim accommodation expenses when required and when not otherwise covered. The rate for this year is “actual reasonable costs” supported by receipts, or $35 per night in a private residence outside of the home location.

Nearly $20K set aside for PSSD trustees for training sessions Professional development is an important component in the education sector, which is why Moose Jaw’s public school trustees have set aside nearly $20,000 for their training sessions.

During its Sept. 7 meeting, the Prairie South School Division board approved a motion to provide an annual allotment for professional development (PD) for its members of $17,500. The funds will be distributed to cover all trustee PD expenses, as approved by the board, while mileage and travel costs will be calculated assuming that trustees depart from or near Moose Jaw. However, PD expenses that won’t be covered include public section executive meetings, Saskatchewan High Schools Athletics Association gatherings or provincial board chairs’ council meetings.

Trustee Lew Young encouraged division administration and the board to review this funding at budget time and how it is distributed. He pointed out that the board’s PD funding has declined over the years, based on discussions he’s had with others.

The way this funding was distributed in the past was trustees received a small allotment for the year and managed it themselves, he pointed out. He thought that was a great method since they were in control of their learning.

One of the main opportunities that trustees have missed over the years has been attending conferences through the Canadian School Boards Association, Young continued. To be effective trustees, they can’t simply focus on what’s happening within the boundaries of the division, the

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

region, the province or even Western Canada. They also need to focus on what’s happening throughout North America and even globally.

Young added that Prairie South has several new trustees and he thought it would be terrible for them not to take advantage of available opportunities.

Todd Johnson, one of those new trustees, thought that when division administration produces a report about this topic for the next budget discussion, it should also include what learning activities are available. While members can search out sessions themselves, he wanted to see what events trustees had attended previously, so he knew what was available.

School representatives Every trustee was assigned to one or more schools throughout the division and is expected to attend school community council meetings. In Moose Jaw, this includes: · Central Collegiate: Brett Hagan and Lew Young · A.E. Peacock Collegiate: Todd Johnson and Mary Jukes · Riverview Collegiate: Crystal Froese and Lew Young · Empire School: Crystal Froese and Mary Jukes · King George: Crystal Froese and Brett Hagan · Palliser Heights: Todd Johnson and Lew Young · Prince Arthur: Brett Hagan and Todd Johnson · Sunningdale: Brett Hagan and Mary Jukes · Westmount: Mary Jukes and Lew Young

· William Grayson: Crystal Froese and Todd Johnson Signing authority The board members who will have signing authority for the 2021-22 school year will be the board chair or the vice-chair and the superintendent of business or the director of education.

This year the board chair is Giselle Wilson and the vice-chair is Darcy Pryor, while Ron Purdy is the superintendent of business and Ryan Boughen is the director of education.

Line of credit Board members approved a motion that al-

lows Prairie South to access a line of credit for $15 million through Scotiabank. This agreement expires on Dec. 31.

“While the operating line of credit has not been accessed for several years, having it in place ensures the smooth operation of the school division in the event (of) a disruption in revenue,” said a board report.

Board spokespeople Trustees have decided that the board chair will communicate with the media and public on governance issues, while the director of education will communicate for the board with the media and public on administrative or educational issues.

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From The Kitchen

Green tomatoes are surprising ingredient in pie, cake

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

The ripe tomatoes have been eaten in sandwiches, turned into sauces and pickles.

Now gardeners are faced with the question of what do with the green tomatoes that have been picked, perhaps to avoid potential frost conditions.

If mincemeat or fried green tomatoes are out of the question, this week’s recipes offer two other ideas for making use of those green tomatoes.

••• Green Tomato Apple Pie pastry for two-crust 9 inch pie 2 1/2 cups peeled and sliced green tomatoes 2 cups apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup sultana raisins 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsps. flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. grated lemon rind 2 tbsps. butter Place tomatoes in a large boil and cover with

boiling water. Let sit abut 5 minutes before peeling. Slice evenly to match size of apples. Peel, core and slice apples into even pieces as for regular pie.

Wash raisins in hot water and drain.

Combine tomatoes, apples, raisins, sugars, flour, spices and lemon rind. Stir to blend.

Turn into a pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter then arrange top crust over the filling. Flute the edges and cut air vents in centre of top crust.

Bake in a preheated 450 degrees F oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake another 45-50 minutes. Cool on rack. Serve warm with ice cream. May be frozen.

••• Green Tomato Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsps. baking soda 2 tsps. cinnamon 1 1/2 tsps. allspice 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil

2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 3 cups finely chopped green tomatoes Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat 2 layer cake pans with baking spray. Line bottoms with rounds of parchment paper and spray again.

Combine flour, soda and spices in a small bowl.

In a large bowl beat oil and sugar for about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each egg. Add tomatoes and mix until incorporated.

Add flour mixture to green tomato mixture and mix until combined.

Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 45-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans about 15 minutes. Invert onto racks and peel off parchment. Cool completely.

Fill between layers with a favourite jelly or jam.

Frost with a favourite cream cheese frosting, using large amounts to add more richness.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel. net

Property assessment increases this year are based on errors, business owner claims Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

This year’s property assessment increases were “quite the surprise” for Kristy Van Slyck, who dug deep into the numbers and found what she believes are errors in how properties were assessed.

“When I started digging, I started to realize they (Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency, SAMA) made a ton of changes to this year’s model,” Van Slyck told more than 30 people at the Shrine Club Masonic Temple on Sept.

9, during an information session about property taxes that the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce hosted.

The event brought together property owners, political officials and business owners — but no one from SAMA — looking to understand how assessments worked and why property taxes increased substantially for many.

Van Slyck, vice-president of acquisitions and leasing with Viridian Property Corporation, and her father, Rod, owner of the corporation, looked at property data from 2019 since that’s what SAMA used when it reassessed commercial and industrial properties during a new four-year valuation cycle.

The assessment was based on market conditions on Jan. 1, 2019.

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“I dug so deep into this … (that) I found some really incredible information,” she said.

Van Slyck claimed that while SAMA has a public mission and vision, it also has an internal mission and vision to generate tens of millions of dollars in revenue for the provincial government.

SAMA says it strives for a quality assessment system that is accurate and up-to-date, based on professional standards, defensible, understandable, universal, cost-effective, easily administered, equitable, and fair for all property owners, she continued. But what it doesn’t do — and shouldn’t — is make tax policy or set mill rates.

Van Slyck didn’t think SAMA assessed properties fairly, pointing to several properties Viridian owns that had their taxes double.

Using documents on SAMA’s website, she also claimed that the agency is not revenue neutral. While the overall effect on property taxes is designed to be revenue neutral on a municipal basis, the agency’s 2020 financial report said that property inspections would provide an extra $183 million for education and municipalities over 12 years. SAMA also believed that number would increase by 2030.

The tax gains from property maintenance and re-inspections in 2025 alone are expected to be $72 million.

“This is just showing that they are increasing tax revenue for the government and I find that slightly contradictory — not slightly, a lot,” said Van Slyck. “They are here to assess the property. They are not here to do the tax.”

Van Slyck presented a data table showing predicted rent rates for warehouses by use and quality. She pointed out that there is a “huge variance” between classes, including the doubling of values between classes two and three.

She used the example of a Viridian property on the North Service Road that is 5,760 square feet with a mezzanine roughly 240 square feet. SAMA added the mezzanine into the overall floor space and made it 6,000 square feet, which

changed the property’s value. However, Viridian has never received rent for the use of the mezzanine.

Using a 4.09 per cent market capitalization rate, the property’s assessed value is now $1.13 million.

The income from the building is $48,180 and taxes are more than $20,000.

Capitalization rates for warehouses across Moose Jaw range from 3.95 per cent to 8.93 per cent, with the average being 5.73 per cent. Van Slyck noted that she would make more money if SAMA put her building at 8.93 per cent since that would give that building an assessed value of $406,526.

Many similar warehouses in Moose Jaw are at 8.93 per cent, she pointed out. However, she didn’t think the capitalization rate was consistent, fair or equitable for others.

Van Slyck recommended that property owners print off the assessment report from SAMA’s website and review quality class, base rent, square footage and the market capitalization rate.

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Three pronghorn buck antelope graze together in a field near Lafleche. In a few weeks they will fight each other over breeding rights to does. Ron Walter Photo

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Business owners should submit their income and expense statements to the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency yearly so that the organization can assess those properties accurately, a business owner says.

There are 945 businesses in Moose Jaw, but only 322 submit such statements, so SAMA is working with only one-third of the data, said Rod Van Slyck, owner of Viridian Property Corporation. Therefore, SAMA has given itself discretionary powers that include adding market adjustment factors “and all kinds of really weird things so that they can plug numbers in and come up with their end results.”

Viridian has “religiously” sent in its income and expense statements every year, which all commercial and industrial business owners should do since it will benefit them, he said on Sept. 9 during a Chamber of Commerce event about property taxes.

If the agency had data from 75 per cent of those owners, its property assessments would be more accurate — especially for buildings with mezzanines.

Since it lacked information, SAMA made decisions that caused people to scratch their heads, Van Slyck continued.

For example, businesses such as Moose

Jaw Ford saw its taxes increase to $215,000 from $85,000; Murray GM had its taxes jump to $161,000 from $75,000; radio station CHAB saw its taxes decrease to $18,000 from $27,000; and Acklands — across the street from the radio building — saw its taxes jump to $27,000 from $13,000.

“This is the hardest thing to fight (through the appeals process) because it’s so convoluted,” said Van Slyck. “This is the quandary we’re facing in trying to figure out what the heck is going on here.”

The “rule of thumb” should be that a higher market capitalization rate will mean a lower property assessment value, while a higher assessment value means a lower cap rate, he added.

‘Apples-to-apples comparison’ Ryan Simpson with Altas Group agreed with Van Slyck’s statement, saying this four-year cycle was based on market values as of Jan. 1, 2019, and prompted the overall property-value increase of 6.61 per cent. SAMA also moved from one single market cap rate for properties to 13.

“Now they did this to get a more apples-to-apples comparison between the properties. The problem is, now instead of basing the cap rate on 20 or 30 sales,

The Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) is an arms-length organization not connected to the provincial government, which is important to know when criticizing the agency for its decisions, a local MLA says.

The provincial government created SAMA using a legislative statute, which means there is no minister to oversee the organization since it is independent, Moose JawNorth MLA Tim McLeod explained.

“We can communicate back your concerns (and appreciate hearing from the business community), but the Government of Saskatchewan isn’t in much of a different position as the chamber is in terms of applying pressure to SAMA to change,” McLeod said on Sept. 9, during a chamber of commerce event about property taxes and this year’s assessment process.

SAMA is governed by a board, which is composed of mayors and councillors from SUMA and SARM. Therefore, business owners should communicate with the board if they have concerns about their property valuations.

While many business owners are angry with their assessment increases, McLeod noted that most Moose Jaw assessments decreased by eight percent. However, he acknowledged that there were “significant winners and significant losers” in that eight per cent.

For example, some people saw their taxes decrease significantly, while the people at-

tending the chamber event likely saw their taxes increase. That said, owners have 60 days to appeal their assessments.

It’s important to focus on this issue and not city council’s decision to set taxes at 2.96 per cent or its choice for mill rate values, he continued. The real problem, as he saw it, was that there were discrepancies in property categories.

“Commercial is sub-categorized in this round … . I think that added to the problem. It was supposed to be a good idea and I’m not sure it was,” McLeod added.

‘A big beast’ “When you’re fighting SAMA, you’re fighting a big beast with a lot of resources and skilled people. And as mentioned, there’s winners and losers,” said former city councillor Brian Swanson from the floor. “And I’ve lived through a few assessments (and) there tends to be more winners than losers. There’ll never be more losers than winners (since) that would generate a great deal of response.”

Swanson criticized SAMA’s objective of being “revenue neutral” when it assesses properties, a fact raised during an earlier presentation. The former city councillor pointed out that city hall has a similar policy, where the amount of taxes collected this year from commercial properties should be the same as last year.

Commercial businesses account for roughly 26 per cent of assessments and pay roughly 40 per cent of the taxes through

you’re basing it on three,” Simpson said.

“And if those sales aren’t representative of market value, if they’re not properly adjusted, you end up with market cap rates of three per cent.”

Since Regina had a cap rate of six per cent, SAMA is suggesting that Moose Jaw’s market is twice as good, which makes no sense, he continued. While the agency made some adjustments, its rent analysis compared Moose Jaw to three other jurisdictions, making assessing property values difficult.

“We are left with dealing with this kind of mess we see here today,” Simpson added, “and that has a cascading effect … on your taxes.”

The recent property revaluations saw SAMA, for the first time, include mezzanines inside warehouses as an extra feature of those buildings. Simpson noted that if an appeals court overturns that decision — which could take 18 months — only those properties that appealed in 2021 would be affected. If SAMA agreed to that ruling, other properties with mezzanines would receive the same deal during the last two years of the cycle.

Voices heard together Property owners can voice their concerns

Rod Van Slyck, owner of Viridian Property Corporation, speaks during a chamber of commerce event on property taxes. Photo by Jason G. Antonio through the Moose Jaw Chamber of Commerce, which is also working with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce on this issue, Van Slyck said. Locally, city hall is aware that Yorkton is also facing similar property assessment challenges.

This co-ordination is about attaining fair taxation for property owners, he continued. The business community needs to tell SAMA to assess properties properly and let city council deal with the mill rate.

“There’s nothing radical about it. We just have to be common sense about it,” Van Slyck added, “and show them that we just need typical values on it.”

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the mill rate factor, Swanson said. Therefore, a 10- to 15-year history of commercial mill rates in Moose Jaw would likely show that there is a bias toward “punishing commercial property.”

No matter how many appeals are successful, city hall’s policy is that other properties will make up the difference the following year, he continued. So instead of using the appeal reserve this year and adjusting the mill rate on other properties, council used the accumulated surplus — a one-

year solution — to cover the losses.

“The mill rate factor, to me, is the silliest thing … ,” he said. “In Moose Jaw, that (adjusting mill rate factors) has been to the detriment of commercial property, where you’re paying almost twice on the value of your property. And in a year where your assessed value that you pay on should go down, it didn’t go down,” added Swanson.

“And that commercial property tax should be revenue neutral by class? Really makes no sense, except for bureaucrats.”

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BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Where is money for all these election promises coming from?

Government spending has become an important aspect of life in Canada.

In 2019 federal government spending accounted for just over one

by Ron Walter in every $5 of The views and opinions ex- income in Canpressed in this article are those ada. of the author, and do not nec- In 2020, the essarily reflect the position of federal, governthis publication. ment shortfall in revenues was $314 billion with $154 billion projected this year.

This sea of debt is the setting for the unwanted federal election in a few days.

None of the three major parties in the running seems to care about the deficit, or have vague promises to deal with it.

Why the Liberals need a majority government is uncertain, unless the plan is to get some nasty measures like higher taxes on the books.

The Conservatives promise to end the deficit by balancing the books in 10 years, but promise no cuts to services or programs.

The NDP, whose chances of becoming government are slim, can promise the moon, knowing it won’t have to deliver.

Vague promises are the mark of platforms by all three major parties. That’s not enough for people accustomed to business plans on how to achieve our goals.

One of the great moral issues – our shameful abandonment of Afghan supporters who helped our military – hasn’t been addressed by any party. Would any have done better than the ill-conceived Liberal

evacuations?

On the pressing issue of the economy, the Liberals talk about building a green economy to tackle climate change.

The Conservatives vaguely promise one million new jobs, with plans to subsidize new business.

The Conservatives want to ensure Canada is prepared for future pandemics but won’t approve of mandated vaccinations or vaccine passports to end the current fourth wave of COVID-19.

The Liberals support vaccine passports and have mandated vaccination for federal employees.

For long term home care and seniors all three parties have a me-too platform needing more funds.

And all three have similar reconciliation plans to make people aware of how badly the Indigenous people have been treated.

One issue that should nag taxpayers is the

bill for all these promises, if the elected party fulfils the promises — and the record is spotty.

The NDP and the Liberals promise to tax the wealthy to make up for the new spending. The Conservatives are silent on the matter, leading one to wonder if they will cut spending.

What neither the Liberals nor NDP discuss is how taxes on the wealthy are evaded, leading to loss of economic activity.

The release of the Panama Papers a few years ago showed the lengths to which wealthy people will go to evade taxes and the impact on various economies.

Personally, the three parties all seem to be in a liar’s club performance, known as an election.

Is there is a massive orchard of money trees hidden in some Canadian valley?

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Not Ducking the Issues

Katelyn and her miniature Donkey Rickie in the Lumsden parade photo provided by Katelyn Zimmer

By April Meersman The 33rd annual Lumsden Duck Derby Katelyn is embarking on a journey as a was held on September 6th. Releasing Liberal candidate in Saskatchewan. “What 25,000 rubber ducks into the Qu’Appelle I would really like to see is to have repreRiver, the event is held each year to raise sentation for Saskatchewan. So, my hope money for the Lumsden Sports Associ- would be if I were elected, I would be a ation. For the complete list of this year’s voice for Saskatchewan and specifically winners, go to https://www.duckderby.ca/ rural Saskatchewan. To ensure people felt included and make sure that programs put winners Katelyn Zimmer, the Liberal candidate forward really did work for everybody.” for the Moose Jaw - Lake Centre - Lani- “I think my biggest priority is making gan riding, spent the day at the Lumsden sure small communities remain viable so Duck Derby with her family and support- making sure small towns have the resourcers. She rode the parade route on her min- es they need to be self-sufficient. People iature donkey cart pulled by Rickie. “He shouldn’t have to travel long distances to did so well. He had never been in a parade see doctors and that they have all the serbefore. He was calm, cool and collected,” vices and amenities that they might need close to home.” remarked Katelyn.

Peter the donkey joined in the festivities photo provided by Katelyn Zimmer It has been a challenge going into this election but what she would like young women who are interested in following a political career to know is to be brave, to challenge themselves, to always be stretching out of their comfort zone and to know they will always have your friends and family to fall back upon even when times are are tough on the trail. Which happens more often

Lumsden parade photo provided by Katelyn Zimmer than not when you are running as a liberal in Saskatchewan.

Katelyn cares about people and is motivated only to get to know people and represent them to make a difference in their lives. She wants the opportunity to be a strong advocate for her riding. “I love Saskatchewan!”

As a veterinarian, Katelyn is working the day of the election but will be spending the evening waiting for the results surrounded by family and friends who have been supportive of her journey. No matter which party you choose, let your voice be heard where it counts. Be registered, go to your polling station and vote in the September 20th Federal Election.

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Access Labour Day Car Show draws big crowds for another wild success

Larissa Kurz — Glacier Media Wandering the many rows of shiny autos loons and ice cream for the upcoming genon a sunny Labour Day Monday was ex- eration of car lovers. actly where Regina’s car enthusiasts want- The show typically draws crowds in the ed to be this year. thousands, including car show entries The Labour Day Show N’ Shine, hosted from across the province.

by Access Communications, returned to Numerous Saskatchewan clubs were in the Queen City for it’s 14th annual show amongst the crowds, including the Regina on Monday, welcoming as big a crowd as Antique Auto Association, Moose Jaw’s any other year in memory.

Those Guys Car Club and Next Gen Car More than 500 entries showed, including Club, and the Collectors Car Club of Sascars from every era and in every state of katchewan. restoration — plus, other drive-ables like Proceeds from the event, including the motorcycles, vintage tractors, stock race gate admission and concession sales, are cars, and vintage pull-behind campers as donated to the Regina & District Food well.

Bank, and organizers felt confident this The show also had face-painting, free bal- year’s donation will be as sizable as ever.

The annual Labour Day Show N’ Shine from Access Communications raises funds for the Regina Food Bank with its hugely popular event each year.

Hundreds of car enthusiasts brought their shiniest and most impressive cars out to the Labour Day show, including this 1956 Mercury Montclair with matching interiors.

There was plenty of representation from the Prairie Volks Car Club, a Moose Jaw club dedicated to keeping iconic Volkswagens on the road.

This 1979 Camaro, nicknamed “Disco Z” by its owner, is in great unrestored condition.

Several of the two-wheelers set up shop together in an unofficial motorcycle alley.

There were even a few formular stock cars present, which were a big hit.

A customized 1926 Ford Model T, one example of some of the unique builds present at the show.

The owner of this 2013 Mustang is clearly proud of his ride, also displaying custom manuals and a miniature version of his muscle car.

Among the shiny muscle cars and classic luxury restorations, several antique entries stole the show like this 1928 Model A Roadster.

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South Hill Community Association Sponsors Wakamow Disc Golf Submitted

Diana Trodd, Camellia and Lila Cochrane,John Trodd, Lynann Pethick, Brandon Cochrane, Jan Smith, Mike Bachiu, Lloyd Pethick, Crystal Froese The South Hill Community Association is proud to announce their sponsorship of one of the most popular activities in Moose Jaw. The new 18 Hole Disc Golf Course is situated in Paashkwow Park East, in the heart of Wakamow Valley. Disc golf is played much like golf but instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc. South Hill Community Association has sponsored one of the holes, which you will now see marked with their logo.

“One of our mandates as South Hill Community Association is to encourage and support recreation on south hill. This disc golf course has become one of the most popular activities for all ages in our city, says Crystal Froese, South Hill Association President.” “It is great for everyone - and it can be played all year round, even in the winter!”

Wakamow has made it easy for anyone to try disc golf, you call the Wakamow Valley

Authority office and they loan out sets of discs free of charge. There is also a UDisc Golf app you can download that shows you the layout of the Wakamow Valley course and allows you to keep score.

The General manager of Wakamow Valley Authority, Todd Johnson was excited to have the South Hill Community Association support the Valley by sponsoring a hole at the Disc golf course. “By sponsoring the course the South Hill Community Association realizes the importance of removing barriers for participation in sports. This free activity needs community financial support to help with course maintenance.”

Wakamow Valley is currently looking for more sponsors with the same community vision and if a company is interested they can call the Wakamow office at 1306692-2717 and support this great disc golf course here in Moose Jaw.

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Re: Minority Governments Offer Major Opportunities for Regional Parties

least when it comes to the polls. The Liberals and Justin Trudeau are now trailing Erin O’Toole and the CPC who appear to be on track to win a plurality of seats in the House of Commons and may even secure a minority government.

But that begs the question, what does that get us either way? Another minority government.

If history holds true that means that we’ll be right back in the same position we are now having another election 15-18 months. Sure, a coalition government of some kind is possible between the Liberals and NDP or CPC and BQ which theoretically could stave off another trip to the polls, but it’s highly unlikely. Even if a federal coalition government came to pass, our own provincial experience with a coalition government in 1999 between the NDP and Liberals only lasted 2 years. That’s not much of an improvement.

This is our democracy in action, it’s not perfect but it’s what we’ve got. But it’s not cheap and our national coffers aren’t exactly overflowing with funds to pay for these increasingly frequent and frivolous electoral affairs. So what is a voter supposed to do? Do you vote for a legacy party like the Liberals, CPC, or NDP or do you look to the Greens, PPC or Maverick Party?

It’s the latter, the Maverick Party, which I ask constituents with Maverick candidates in their riding, consider lending their vote to. Here’s why.

Minority governments need the support of other parties to pass their agenda in parliament. If even a small group of Maverick MP’s are elected to Ottawa and apply the litmus test of, “is it good for the west?” before deciding whether to support or oppose legislation, then regardless of who forms government, their policies will have to be beneficial to our region or at a minimum not harmful if they want it to pass. This is far more than any other Party, outside of the Bloc Quebecois, can promise their constituents; this is True Western Representation.

By lending your vote to Maverick Party you’re not electing a politician who may end up voting against your best interests when it comes down to a choice between what’s right for you and what they’re told is best for the their party to maintain its power. By voting Maverick you’re changing the dynamics of our politics, you’re giving yourself that power. The Maverick Party and its representatives will only support what aligns with your best interest because that is their core principle.

This election you can have a major impact on a minority government by sending Maverick MP’s to Ottawa.

They’re in this for you because they’re in it with you.

John Thomson, EDA President Maverick Party; Moose Jaw – Lake Centre – Lanigan

Re: Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is urging the Sask. Party government to honour the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action and recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th as a provincial statutory holiday.

“The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for all of us to reflect upon the tragedy of the residential school system, to honour the victims and survivors of residential schools, and to commit to reconciliation,” said SFL president Lori Johb. “This year’s discovery of thousands of children’s graves at residential school sites across the country, including 751 unmarked graves at Cowessess First Nation, has been a wake up call for all of us, and has caused Canadians to face head-on the horrifying legacy of the

residential school system in this country.”

Passed by the Federal Government last fall after being outlined as a call to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report, September 30 is recognized as a statutory holiday for all federally regulated employees. Several provinces and many provincial organizations have indicated that they will recognize the holiday, but the Sask. Party government has said that they have no plans to legislate September 30th as a provincial statutory holiday for all workers.

“It’s past time for people across the country to recognize that the residential school system was a genocide of a massive scale- a legacy of generations of colonialism, violence, and systemic racism that is an ongoing trauma for families and communities,” Johb said.

Making September 30th a provincial statutory holiday

will provide working people with the opportunity to use the day to learn, quietly reflect, or participate in reconciliation events in their communities.”

Johb has written a letter to Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Don Morgan urging the government to honour their own commitments to reconciliation and pass legislation to recognize September 30th as a provincial holiday.

“The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is committed to reconciliation and justice for indigenous peoples,” Johb said. “The provincial government must recognize the role they play in reconciliation and the importance of this day, and immediately legislate September 30th as a provincial holiday.”

Eric Bell, Strategic Advisor Saskatchewan Federation of Labour

Re: Fraser Tolmie I am Corinne Dourlent and I would like to share with you my experience with Fraser Tolmie who has resigned as mayor of Moose Jaw and is running as a Conservative candidate in the federal election.

In August 2019, I moved to Moose Jaw with my husband and our daughters, after we bought a house and the adjacent lot in the Friendly City. In spring 2020, we decided to make major outdoor changes which certainly delighted the neighborhood. Information was requested from the City Hall of Moose Jaw with the aim of operating as required.

The City Hall of Moose Jaw provided us several times with obsolete documentation for us to build a fence.

Indeed, the first documentation emailed was dated 2016, and was not very clear in addressing the challenges regarding our fence project. The City Hall of Moose Jaw ended up emailing new documentation dated 2017. It seemed suspicious as we never expected to receive obsolete documentation from a municipality. As it was still not clear enough to give us the opportunity to make sure our project would be complying with the current regulation, we reached out the Bylaw Officer a couple of times, but he never responded to our requests.

The very same day the fence was to be erected by Strictly Fences, three individuals from City Hall came on site, including the Bylaw Officer and Ms Michelle Sanson, Director of Planning and Development Services. So, my husband and myself had a meeting with all the individuals present from City Hall while our neighbours agreed to stay upon our request.

That same day the City Hall of Moose Jaw came up again with new documentation, and this time they provided us with one dated 2020. After Ms Michelle Sanson explained what we apparently were not understanding, I pointed out to her the fence of a neighbour which was not complying with what she just said, and I was answered that the owner was a doctor.

Shocked, I answered back I was not seeing any good point in that comment and added my husband was a pilot. Ms Michelle Sanson did not go further down

the route of people’s social features. Obviously, Ms Michelle Sanson’s visit accompanied by the Bylaw Officer, for which we never could get in touch with, was clearly not to grant us any privilege based on my husband’s job. In fact, everyone including Ms Michelle Sanson knows that people’s social feature is not legally part of bylaws, so that this comment should had certainly been avoided.

We finally decided to build the fence. To answer our decision to go further with the fence, the City Hall issued us a contravention involving threatening a $10,000 fine and six-month jail. In my opinion which is based on the observance of the City Hall incompetence in regard to my expectation of staff of any municipality, we decided to request a meeting with Mayor Fraser Tolmie who never answered any of my emails.

On September 9, 2020, I met with Mayor Tolmie and was accompanied by my husband and a bilingual witness. Mayor Tolmie was accompanied by Ms Michelle Sanson, the City Manager, and also the City Solicitor.

When the City Hall provided me with the date, time and location of that meeting, I also received a list of the persons to be attending it, but the attendance of the City Solicitor was not mentioned.

Then, one hour before that meeting, my husband received a call for his RCAF Commanding Officer informing him that Mayor Fraser Tolmie phoned the Moose Jaw Canadian Air Force Base Commander to complain that my husband harassed city staff and had an altercation with the City Hall’s staff. My husband never met with Fraser Tolmie before that meeting, so by complaining to the RCAF in alleging an altercation, he was clearly reporting something from someone else that he could not testify.

During the meeting, Fraser Tolmie exclusively talked to myself referring to my emails while totally ignoring my husband. Moreover, Ms Michelle Sanson justified the fact that the Bylaw Officer never phoned us back by bringing the reason that his professional cellphone was broken. At the end of the meeting, I asked Fraser Tolmie if we did something wrong, and my husband asked Fraser Tolmie why he phoned the Moose Jaw

Wing Commander. Fraser Tolmie’s evasive political answers were immediately followed by the fact he served with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) several years, so he underlined the respect he had for a wife’s sacrifices made for their spouse to serve the country. Following that point, my husband sough for a lawyer who sent a letter directed to Fraser Tolmie through the City Solicitor.

To conclude, if Fraser Tolmie would have had concerns about my emails or any of my behaviors, I think he should have informed me about that instead of phoning my husband’s employer. If my husband would have been employed in a local business in Moose Jaw, the latest would not have been in a position of being professionally threatened by a mayor’s phone call.

Moreover, because Fraser Tolmie had served as a CAF officer for 7 years, I think he knew the intent of the call he made was to significantly harm my husband career. And as leaning towards Conservative, it is unbelievable to try to be harmful against a CAF officer and his family.

From the facts, what Fraser Tolmie did is intimidation. My opinion is that by phoning the Royal Canadian Armed Forces for a civil matter clearly not related to the latest, Fraser Tolmie made a deliberate choice to use his position to make an act of intimidation towards my husband with the idea to back me off from the meeting requested. Fraser Tolmie could have chosen to show by any means that he was sensitive to the challenges we were facing with the City Hall Staff around the bad documentation and the Bylaw Officer unavailability, but he did not. Instead, he phoned the Canadian Armed Forces.

Before they choose a candidate to vote for, I think people benefit by having knowledge of how Fraser Tolmie deals with concerns and his lack of value for speaking of honesty and respect of the residents of town he was the mayor of, and military members. I am personally very skeptical in such skills and intents from Fraser Tolmie to demonstrate his devotion for other people’s respect in politics.

Best Regards, Corinne Dourlent

On 15 Aug 2021 our newly minted Governor General, Mary Simon, dissolved parliament at the request of the Prime Minister and kicked off Canada’s 44th Federal election. The big question, asked simultaneously by nearly everyone in the country was why?

It didn’t take long for most to realize that without a pressing ballot box question it was nothing more than a vain and thinly veiled attempt by Justin Trudeau to secure more power in the form of a majority government. After all, parliament was functioning reasonably well, a fourth wave of COVID-19 was just starting, most of BC was on fire, and Afghanistan was falling to the Taliban. To say the election call was anything but cynical in light of such events would be a massive understatement.

That said, it was clear to most political observers why he did it; it appeared that the outcome of the election was a foregone conclusion. The Liberal Party and Justin Trudeau enjoyed a sizeable lead in almost every major poll, the CPC struggled to get it’s leader Erin O’Toole known, the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh was busy making TikTok’s, and the Green Party was imploding like a star that’s burned through the last of its fuel.

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A time for honouring and healing: Journey to Hope walk coming up on Sept. 25

by Scott Hellings

Journey to Hope Moose Jaw Inc. continues to advocate for mental health and the group is inviting the community to take part in the annual Journey to Hope walk in Crescent Park on Saturday, Sept. 25.

It will be a time for honouring and remembering those we have lost to suicide. The goal is to increase awareness about mental awareness and suicide prevention.

“As always, we have the overarching theme of hope, healing, and honouring,” said Journey to Hope member Della Ferguson. “Again, getting loud for mental health is a very big message. It is the idea that we are stronger and braver togeth-

er. That will be highlighted during our ceremony…It is about offering hope to those who are feeling desperate, offering healing to those who are suffering or maybe grieving, and honouring those who died by suicide.”

The event will feature guest speakers and Brittnee Prettyshield will sing and share a message or hope. A draw will be held for the Gord Aitken Memorial Quilt raffle. Tickets are still available and cost $2 each. Email info@ hopesummit.ca to purchase.

Funds raised during the event will support local mental health initiatives. Participants can choose to make donations at the event, or you can get a pledge form prior to the walk. Of course, the walk is about so much more than raising funds.

“It is a fundraising event, it is a memorial event, and it is a gathering of solidarity to break the silence. There are so many facets. Raising funds is not our priority but coming together is.”

The walk is just one of many ways the Journey to Hope group has been raising awareness of mental health issues.

On Sept. 8, the group continued their Voice of Hope initiative with a new section called Voices of Recovery.

“Those are short interviews that highlight peoples’ stories. These ones are going to be focused on addiction and recovery. For the month of September the theme for that is ‘Pillars of Recovery.’… It’s really rich and it is inspiring. We are hoping that, by that lived experience being shared, it might inspire someone with strategies, with hope, with resilience techniques to help them deal with their own addiction issues.”

On Sept. 10, which is World Suicide Prevention Day, Journey to Hope offered a free Lunch and Learn over Zoom featuring Jordan Kozey speaking about the psychology behind why men die by suicide.

Over the past year, the group has been sharing the message of ‘Getting Loud for Mental Health.’ You may have noticed their message encouraging people to reach out for help on the digital billboard at Civic Centre Plaza.

Ferguson believes the message is getting through.

“The conversation is going on. Our great hope is to break the silence. I do think people are speaking out,” said Ferguson.

“COVID has been hard on people. That isolation was very hard on people. Sadly, when you are isolated we sometimes get into very distorted thinking and that can take us into very dark places. That is why we really want people reaching out for help and not thinking they have to be alone, not allowing shame to hold them back from getting the help they need. Mental health is for everyone.

“There is hope; there are ways we can support people in helping them deal with the mental health challenges they might be facing.”

Participants at the Journey to Hope walk are encouraged to wear masks and practise physical distancing. The event will start at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit the Journey to Hope website or Facebook page. You can email info@hopesummit.ca to get a pledge sheet or to provide a picture of a loved one.

Show ‘n Shine to benefit Assiniboia & District Museum

by Scott Hellings

Although Show and Shines are typically held during the summer months, there is one last event on the horizon.

The Southern Cruisers Fall Show ‘n Shine will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Assiniboia & District Museum. Cars of all sorts will be on display.

The Southern Cruisers Car Club held a show at the museum back in 2019 as well, but was unable to do so in 2020 due to the

pandemic. Organizers are expecting that about 100 vehicles will be on display.

“It is our fall windup show and shine. It is the last one before everyone puts their car away for the year. Hopefully the weather holds out for us,” said club member Chuck Rust.

“It is open to anything and everything from street rods to muscle cars to classics and antiques and trucks,” added club member Darrin Karst.

It will be an ‘Open Hood Day’ at the museum, which features a number of classic cars itself. A barbecue featuring hamburgers and hotdogs will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will go to the museum.

Admission is free to both the car show and the museum. The registration fee for car owners is $10 per vehicle. A club appreciation social will take place after the show and shine for participating vehicle owners and car clubs.

It will certainly be a fun-filled day.

“It is a great way to see the museum out here…the museum here is quite impres-

The Southern Cruisers Fall Show ‘n Shine will be held at the Assiniboia & District Museum. Facebook Photo

sive,” said Rust. “And while people are in town they can check out the Shurniak Art Gallery, which is quite well known. There will be lots to do in our little community that day.”

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Provincial Harvest Rates Now Well Above Average for This Time of Year While many producers are nearing the end of harvest, this early end to the season is not a positive indicator.

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

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EXPRESS As of last Tuesday, 56 percent of the province’s crop was in the bin. This number is up from 36 percent last week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report. With over half of the province’s crop in the bin, producers are far ahead of the average of 35 percent for this week, compared to the last five years (20162020).

Although this harvest season was sped up significantly, these statistics are quite alarming to most producers. The heatwave forced crops to mature very rapidly and sped up this year’s harvest significantly.

Struthers explained that this year, producers started the spring with just enough

moisture to get seed in the ground and then just barely enough rain to encourage a little bit of early crop growth. With July being a critical month for plant growth, the year’s mid-summer heat wave stunted crops just as they began to flower and produce pods.

As of recently, the southwest region has made the most progress, with 75 percent of the crop now combined.

A number of other areas have followed closely behind. The southeast has 67 per cent combined, the west-central 58 per cent, the east-central 38 per cent, the northeast 47 per cent and the northwest 37 per cent.

Much of the province’s, fall rye, durum, lentils, peas, chickpeas, mustard, and barley are now out of the field, with Canola being the biggest crop left to combine.

Although exact yield numbers have not yet been released, Matt Struthers, Crops Extension Specialist for Saskatchewan

Agriculture, explains that the Moose Jaw area may see some close to average yields compared to other areas of the province.

The Moose Jaw region received slightly more moisture than other areas.

“Down here around the Moose Jaw area, harvest is going along well; there is not a lot left sitting out there anymore. I’ve heard from a few producers that I have spoken to that never in the history of their multi-generation farm have they finished Harvest in August, but some finished up in August, which is quite abnormal,” said Struthers.

The report states that as of September 6th, the estimated average provincial crop yields and quality had reflected a tremendous impact from this summer’s drought.

The results indicated 27 bushels per acre for hard red spring wheat, 19 bushels per acre for durum, 38 bushels per acre for barley, 20 bushels per acre for canola, 21

Combines finishing up the last of the field as last week’s storm clouds descend. Even with the break in harvest onset by rain, the season has progressed significantly quicker than most. bushels per acre for field peas and 817 pounds per acre for lentils.

To find the full crop report, visit Saskatchewan.ca/crop-report. During harvest season, the weekly report is published every Thursday.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival a hit despite cool and rainy weather Hundreds of supporters filter through Grey Avenue Gardens in support of local charity While the weather could have been a little more cooperative, supporters of Hunger in Moose Jaw still came out in droves for the annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival on Saturday morning and through the early afternoon.

All you needed for proof was the constant stream of trips back to their office to pick up more and more chili as the day went on.

“We made enough chili for at least 500 people and I know they’re running like crazy back and forth, so it’s going good that way,” said event organizer Suzanne Ramage. “In the past it’s ranged from 1,500 people on a really nice day and when it was cold it was 100 people, so we’ve definitely been steady and it’s great to see people coming out.”

The chili station was one of the more popular stops for patrons, with folks making

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express season, even with all that heat things grew a monetary donation and receiving a cup and-off rain. of the delicious beef and bean concoction. “It’s great, and I think it helps that every- like crazy, so it turned out really well and There was plenty of other stuff to see and one knows it’s for charity and going back we’re really happy with it,” Ramage said. do on the day as well, ranging from pho- to Hunger in Moose Jaw,” she said. “It’s to stations to a ping pong ball cup game for a good cause and of course the park itself. The Farmer’s and I think that Market portion featured a host of fresh helps bring people vegetables and other items up for sale, and out even though Do the things that you love, then there was Derf the Clown, a regular at it’s chilly.” with the people that you love the annual event and easily one of the most Many of those who came out took a popular with younger visitors.

“I can’t believe how much the kids love moment to wander him,” Ramage said with a huge grin. “He’s around the gardens great. When he showed up he said ‘watch, themselves, checkwhen I pull out my balloons all the kids are ing out some of going to flock over here’. And they did! He the last of the fall bounty still in the just makes it that much more fun.”

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Warriors fitness testing an important part of training camp Players go through regimen designed to gauge overall physical ability, with eye on year-to-year progression and improvement

Usually, the Moose Jaw Warriors would have taken to the field at YaraCentre for their annual fitness testing regimen with all sorts of data from the previous campaign, offering a solid gauge as to how much growth and improvement players had seen through the off-season.

That time off would normally have only been a few months, and for some players, almost negligible given their training regime.

But two full years have passed since the last round of fitness tests back at the start of the 2019-20 campaign due to the ongoing pandemic. That means for a large portion of the roster in town this week, it was getting a baseline of their abilities.

For veterans, a chance to show just how much a difference two years can make and a chance to get the 2021-22 Western Hockey League campaign off on the right foot.

“It’s been a while since we’ve been lucky enough to do this, so it was good to see everyone out there competing and see-

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express ing where they’re at getting ready for the shape possiseason,” said Warriors athletic therapist ble -- someBrooke Kosolofski .”It was good and it thing that not only helps was fun to be back.”

Players were put through a wide range of with getting tests, including both single leg and double off to a fast leg vertical and long jump, a seated medi- start, but also cine ball toss, 10-metre sprint, the 5-10-5 helps safeagility test and the multi-stage fitness run, guard from injury. better known as the beep test. think The events were largely similar to past “I years, with the goal of comparing a play- w h a t e v e r er’s progression as they grow and age from work you put season-to-season. in the sum- The Moose Jaw Warriors wrap up their fitness testing for 2021 with “I think it went pretty well,” Kosolofski mer, the bet- the beep test, designed to test a person’s cardiovascular ability and said of the performances. “With the young- ter the sea- V02 max level. er guys not having been at a prospect or son is going year with the Warriors. Jeannot is projectdevelopment camp yet it was a little bit to be,” Kosolofski said. “And also from ed to crack the Nashville Predators line-up intimidating, especially seeing the older a therapy standpoint, if you’re doing the on a full-time basis this coming season. guys here and not knowing to expect… right things over summer you’re going to “That’s kind of how Tanner Jeannot made but they competed, they did the best they be stronger for the season and that’s what his mark here at first; he blew things out of we’re hoping for.” could and that’s all you can ask.” the water and put himself on the radar and Beyond simple progression, the idea is to You don’t have to look too far into past obviously now he’s doing pretty well for have players coming into camp in the best history to see the kind of effect that hard himself,” Kosolofski said. work can have -- former Warriors forward The Warriors kick off their 2021-22 camTanner Jeannot was a fitness-testing leg- paign on Oct. 1 when they host the Saska21093PS1 end, eventually turning that off-season toon Blades. work a 40-goal campaign in his in his final

Moose Jaw’s Peters invited to Maple Leafs development camp Oil Kings defenceman to join Toronto for rookie event beginning Friday Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey product Ethan Peters has already had one of the most impressive break-out years in recent junior hockey history, and it appears it isn’t done just yet.

Peters, 18, is one of 39 players invited to the Toronto Maple Leafs development camp, which began Friday at the Ford Performance Centre in Etobicoke, Ont. It marks the latest step in a rapid ascension for the Edmonton OIl Kings defenceman, who wasn’t even signed by a Western Hockey League club when the calendar flipped over to 2021.

The Oil Kings rectified that matter in early January -- shortly after hockey in general had shut down in western Canada, ending Peters’ campaign with the Moose Jaw AAA Generals -- and Peters joined Edmonton for their pandemic-shortened campaign this past spring.

He quickly developed into a top-four defenceman with the powerhouse Oil Kings, playing a major role in their 20-2-0-1 record against their Central Division opponents. And it wasn’t long before National Hockey League scouts began to take notice.

Peters was ranked 198th overall by the Central Scouting Bureau heading into the 2021 NHL Draft this past July but went unselected. Like Moose Jaw Warriors for-

Moose Jaw’s Ethan Peters will be attending the Toronto Maple Leafs development camp.

ward Eric Alarie -- who was ranked 51st but wasn’t picked -- Peters soon after heard from the Leafs with an offer to attend their camp.

He was among 13 defenceman at the event, which began with on-ice development, followed by ice sessions Saturday through Monday before the team travelled to Traverse City, Mich. for the annual Detroit Red Wings rookie tournament.

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Warriors’ Korczak looking forward to Rangers camp and beyond Potential for impressive season on horizon, but NHL opportunity calls first Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Ryder Korczak gets a shot off during a practice drill on Wednesday afternoon.

Ryder Korczak, 18, took part in fitness testing and the first ice session with the Warriors last Wednesday but flew out Thursday morning to join up with the New York Rangers for their Development Camp. It’ll mark the first official National Hockey League experience for the Rangers thirdround pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft,

and it’s something Korczak is most definitely looking at with great anticipation.

“I’m not sure how long I’m gone for, but I’ll do training camp down there and hope for the best and maybe stick around a little bit,” Korczak said shortly after the first ice session at Warriors camp. “It’s going to be something special, it’ll be like when I was first out here when I was 15. I imagine there will be a couple of nerves but also lots of excitement and I’m looking forward to it.”

Of course, Korczak not returning to the Warriors would require an impressive turn of events, not the least of which being him sticking with New York -- the NHL’s agreement with the Canadian Hockey League seeings that players under the age of 20 are either cracking the NHL club’s roster or returning to junior.

Korczak himself admits that while he feels

his skillset would allow him to hold his own, there’s still plenty of development in his future.

“I think the skill is there, but just my size and strength are things I have to work on,” he said. “I train with a few NHL guys already and it’s always really neat to see what they do and how good they are and hopefully I’m not that far off.”

The Rangers’ development camp runs for 10 days until Sept. 20 and will include two games against the Philadelphia Flyers prospect group on Sept. 18 and 19.

While Korczak’s hopes and confidence are high, he knows the reality of the situation and that the odds are extremely high he’ll be back in Moose Jaw, possibly in time for the home opener on Oct. 1 against the Saskatoon Blades.

And when that return happens, it’ll be all eyes on the prize.

“It’s exciting to be back, it’s nice to see the guys and the coaching staff and everyone and I’m just excited to get going,” Korczak said. “Like Ripper (general manager Jason Ripplinger) said in the first meeting, we want to be a winning team and we want to make a push for the playoffs. I honestly believe that we can, just watching the fitness testing and the practices today, I think we’re going to be a good team and really competitive, which is something we’re looking forward to.”

Warriors training camp continues with a scrimmage at 4 p.m. on Friday, followed by games at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and the Black and White intrasquad game at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The Warriors preseason opener takes place on Sept. 14 at Mosaic Place against the Brandon Wheat Kings.

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With their 2021 training camp on the go, the Moose Jaw Warriors have sent defenceman Cory King to the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2024 WHL Prospect Draft.

The 19-year-old Souris, Man. product had two goals and four points in 16 games with the Warriors in the East Division Hub and appeared in 64 games with the Warriors in total over the past two seasons, putting up three goals and 10 points.

King carries an interesting bit of Warriors trivia -- he represented the team in the Memorial eCup staged by the Canadian Hockey League this past winter, with the PlayStation 4 NHL 21 event featuring players from all 60 CHL clubs doing battle in a massive online tournament.

He won his first round game 5-2 against the Kamloops Blazers’ Kyrell Sopotyk but was defeated 3-1 by Jalen Luypen of the Edmonton Oil Kings in the second round.

Sadly, Sopotyk suffered a career-ending back injury later that winter and continues to recover.

The Warriors open training camp on Wednesday with fitness testing at 8 a.m. at YaraCentre followed by Team White practice at 2 p.m. and Team Black practice at 3:15 p.m. at Mosaic Place.

The Black White Intrasquad game is slated for 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12.

Former Warriors defenceman Cory King in action during the 2019-20 campaign.

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Team White’s Thomas Tien scores his squad’s second goal.

Right from the very first steps of training camp, the Moose Jaw Warriors were looking for the kind of environment that would allow their veterans and rookies alike to have a chance to show what they could do.

From the smaller number of camp attendees to the steady stream of scrimmages, the whole plan was to let the players do their job and ideally make the final decisions for the team brass as tough as they could be.

And when things wrapped up with Team White taking a 4-3 victory over Team Black in the annual intrasquad game on Sunday evening, that’s precisely what head Coach Mark O’Leary felt he’d seen from his troops.

“I think what we were hoping for was a competitive camp and that’s exactly what we got,” O’Leary said. “Right from the younger guys coming in and competing for spots and the older guys knowing we have a lot of bodies here jockeying for a position to make the team and get on the

line they wanted to be on. Now we’re looking forward to building on it all.”

Players who were taking the ice largely to gain experience will be returning home over the next few days, but the Warriors plan to hold off on the deeper cuts until the vast majority of their National Hockey League camp attendees are back in the city.

“There are lots of opportunities still, we have lots of guys at NHL camps so we’ll have some exhibition games here and some real good practices leading up to them and we’ll be able to let things shake out where they may,” O’Leary said.

It’s still that time of season, though -- players who were with the team in the Hub last year and even the past two campaigns could find themselves on the bubble.

“None of those conversations are easy, that’s for sure,” O’Leary said of the inevitable roster changes in coming days and weeks. “When you sign up for hockey, you know it’s all about the compete and sometimes you try as hard as you can for something and you don’t get it. That’s the way of life and certainly the way of hockey, and at the same time, the message is not to stop.”

As for the intrasquad game itself, Team White had goals from Riley Niven, Thomas Tien, Logan Doust and Slovakian import Robert Baco, who arrived in Moose Jaw on Saturday.

Jagger Firkus scored twice for Team Black, Cade Hayes had their other goal.

Brett Mirwald got the start for Team White and gave way to Cameron Doucette in the

second period; Carl Tetachuk started for Black and was spelt off by Jackson Unger.

The teams also played a special overtime period, with Brayden Yager scoring for White 14 seconds in.

“I thought it was great,” O’Leary said when asked for his opinion of the Black White Game. “I thought especially the returning players, the challenge to them was to play like a regular-season game. You get a bit of leeway in intrasquad games for the last week, but we wanted to see more of our real team. When you look down and you’re watching, it should stick out when you’re a 19- or 20-year-old and I think they did.”

As for players who made an impression throughout camp, the answer was rather obvious to anyone who checked out the five scrimmages throughout the week.

“I know I’ve talked about Firkus before, but I thought he was the best forward for all of training camp,” lauded O’Leary.

“And then our captain, Daemon Hunt.

To me, he looks like a pro right now and that’s exciting for our team certainly, and it should be exciting for fans to watch a guy like Daemon play. He’s taken his game to the next level and he looks like a man out

Team White goaltender Cameron Doucette makes the save in close on Black’s Cade Hayes as Cosmo Wilson covers the play and Hunter Malinoski looks for the rebound. there.”

Next up is the first pre-season game of the season against the Brandon Wheat Kings on Tuesday. Game time is 7 p.m. at Mosaic Place, with admission by a donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association in memory of Ethan Williams.

“We’re real excited, especially to be here at Mosaic,” O’Leary said. “It’s been a long time and I know these guys are probably sick to death of playing against each other.

So it’ll be nice to see another colour of jersey and I’m looking forward to it.”

To All Lynbrook Golf Course Golfers:

4th Avenue NW by the Lynbrook Golf Course will be closed until at least Wednesday of this week. If it is completely closed to traffic, golfers will need to use the entrance by Laurier St and Grafton Ave. That will require that the driving range then be closed so that vehicles can safely make their way to the golf course.

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Peacock reaches semifinal of pre-season high school girls volleyball tournament Ten teams from throughout province took part in event at Peacock throughout the weekend Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Action from the Moose Jaw senior girls pre-season tournament on Friday afternoon.

The Thunder Creek Volleyball Club camps this past summer offered a taste of what was to come.

Friday afternoon at Peacock, it was finally time for high school teams to take the court for real.

A total of 10 teams from throughout the province were in Moose Jaw for the senior

girls pre-season tournament, marking the first high school games in the city since the pandemic took hold a year and a half ago.

“Basically, U of R cancelled their tournament and when we heard that it was like ‘hey, let’s put something together here right away, let’s get some people in here and these girls playing volleyball because they haven’t played in so long,” said Peacock head coach Lorne Polupski.

“It’s just so nice to be back in the gym,” he added. “The kids are smiling and happy and having fun, and there’s a good crowd watching it all, it’s just nice to be out here and playing again.”

Peacock won their opening game 25-14, 25-10 over the Vanier Spirits, while the Central Cyclones found themselves in a barnburner with Swift Current before falling 26-24, 20-25 and 15-8.

The Toilers and Vanier are joined by Balgonie, Lumsden 1 and Swift Current 2 in Pool A, while Central and Swift Current are taking on Lumsden 2, Weyburn and Estevan.

While the opening contests weren’t Olympic-calibre displays of volleyball, they

were a good starting point -- and given the amount of time away from the game, as positive showing as one could imagine.

“I was surprised how good the volleyball was, it was actually pretty good,” Polupski said. “Vanier is young and we have three Grade 12s coming back, then looking across the court, Central is playing well too and having a good game against Swift Current. For not having touched a ball in so long, Moose Jaw teams are doing great.”

Should that continue into league play next week and beyond, it could make for a very interesting season in the high school girls league.

“It’s going to get even better,” Polupski said matter-of-factly. “Vanier is going to be 10 times better by the end of the season and Central has amazing athletes and a lot of good players, so they’ll be there as well… I think this is going to a crapshoot whose going to be the top dog, it’s going to be an exciting season.”

The Toilers would go on to reach the tournament semifinals after going undefeated in their pool.

After the win over Vanier, Peacock took similar two-game sweeps over Lumsden #1 (25-15, 25-22) and Swift Current #2 (25-21, 25-18) to go along with a 2-1 victory over Balgonie (23-25, 25-10, 15-13).

Their 4-0 record gave Peacock a bye to the semi, but they couldn’t get past the Weyburn Eagles, who took a 26-24, 2522 victory to advance to the final against Balgonie.

Neither Vanier or Central were able to find the win column in the round robin.

The Spirits fell 25-14, 25-10 to Balgonie to go along with a 25-16, 25-15 loss to Lumsden #1 and 25-19, 25-12 loss to Swift Current #2 For the Cyclones, it was a series of hardfought battles from start to finish. They found themselves in an epic battle with Lumsden #2 before falling 17-25, 25-13, 17-15 and then again went to three games with Weyburn, losing 21-25, 25-16, 154. The only team to get past them in two games was Estevan, who took a 25-19, 2518 win.

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WIll Ansell fires a pass for Central.

In the South 3A 12-Man Football League, the Central Cyclones could well be the team to beat going forward.

Central built a 38-0 lead by halftime and went on to a 45-0 victory over the Vanier Vikings on Saturday afternoon at Gutheridge Field.

The Cyclones got off to a fast start, as Cole Breitkreuz hauled in a 25-yard pass for the game’s first major five minutes into the game. Two minutes later, Javin Boynton broke off the biggest play of the contest, going 72-yards down the sideline to put Central up 14-0.

Tate Schoffer added a 33-yard field goal two minutes into the second quarter and Boynton punched one in from three yards out three minutes later to increase the lead to 21-0.

Quarterback Will Ansell went to work from there, hitting Mason Payne with a four-yard touchdown pass with 3:37 until half and Breitkreuz with a 31-yarder with 32 seconds remaining.

Sam Barth then closed out scoring early in the third quarter, hauling in Ansell’s fourth touchdown pass.

Ansell finished the game 9-for-18 passing for 212 yards and one interception; Boynton had six carries for 92 yards and Breitkreuz three catches for 80 yards.

Vanier struggled to move the ball against Central’s deep and experienced defence, with Leti Meko leading the way with five carries for 24 yards -- part of their 34 yards

Vanier’s Leti Miko puts everything into unleashing a deep pass. total offence. Hudson Tallon had two catches for 10 yards.

High expectations the name of the game for Warriors captain Hunt Quest for the playoffs on tap for Moose Jaw veteran, but NHL training camp calling first

by Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Daemon Hunt isn’t a wide-eyed kid anymore when it comes to the Western Hockey League.

Every aspect of his game has evolved to the point that the 19-year-old defenceman will most certainly be one of the top rearguards in the league when the 2021-22 campaign kicks-off on Oct. 1. And that’s from the first step of training camp leading right into the pre-season and beyond.

The timing couldn’t be better, either -- after two seasons of rebuilding the Warriors are looking to take a serious jump in the standings and at the very least land in the playoffs. It’s a challenge the Brandon product is most certainly looking forward to, especially with the ‘C’ on his chest for another season.

“I think last year was a little bit different, I still had a bit more pressure and so on, but I love being a leader and I take pride in it, I just think it’s in my blood,” Hunt said after the Warriors first training camp practice. “I know there’s a lot of expectations for us this year, so I’ll take advantage of that and do what I can to help the team win.”

With an absolute focus on winning comes the pressure to do so. For Hunt, it’s a mat-

ter following a similar pattern he’s followed his whole career -- when you’re a regular on Hockey Canada national teams and leader on your team pretty much from the first time you took the ice, a lot of intangibles in that direction begin to come naturally.

“I think the pressure is good, I’ve had pressure since playing Pee Wee hockey and I think I thrive under pressure; my game just gets better and better and it helps with all that,” Hunt said. “I’ll do what I can to use it to help the team and help us continue to improve.”

Having said all that, there is the matter of what he’ll be up to next.

Hunt will soon be off to Minnesota Wild training camp, and the 2019 third-round NHL Draft selection is looking forward to the experience.

“I haven’t been down there yet; I’ve been with their American Hockey League team in Iowa but I haven’t seen what they have in St. Paul. So, I’m excited to get down there and see the city and meet my teammates and coaches,” Hunt said.

“It’s like starting over again when I was 15 in Moose Jaw. It’s all part of moving

up the ranks and I’m just excited for the opportunity. It’ll be a good experience and when I get back here it’ll only help me.”

That is, if he comes back -- make no mistake, Hunt is hoping to crack the Wild roster, especially after getting a taste of it all in the American Hockey League with the Iowa Wild last season. He played six games with the minor league franchise, scoring his first professional goal in the process.

“It’s a major step up from the Western Hockey League, the game is so fast and you have to make decisions so quickly to keep up with that level of hockey,” Hunt said. “I learned a lot from it, and when I came into the bubble last year it helped get my game to the next level.

And there’s the leadership part of that, too, those guys are men and have been around the game and it’s great to be around guys with that experience.”

Hunt feels building on what he saw in Iowa will only help him going forward, and especially trying to crack the Minnesota line-up.

“I’m confident in myself and my abilities, and I’m confident I can make that team,”

Moose Jaw Warriors captain Daemon Hunt chats with fellow defenceman Jaden Waddell during the first practice of training camp.

Hunt said. “I’m still young and there’s a lot down the road, but I’m going into camp to try and make the team, why else would I be there, right? So I’ll try and push myself and see what happens.”

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Warriors’ Kiesman hopes fast start in camp just a sign of things to come Two goals for 19-year-old veteran in second scrimmage among highlights of second day of training camp Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Things haven’t gone as good as expected in the WHL for Moose Jaw Warriors forward Bryden Kiesman, whether it’s injuries sapping his ice time or just being unable to generate offence despite signs of brilliance over the last two seasons.

But if his showing through the first day of scrimmages in Warriors training camp are any indication, that could all be long behind him.

Kiesman scored two goals and created a host of opportunities as his Team White took a 4-3 victory over Team Black on Thursday afternoon, a few hours after a similarly strong showing in the morning scrimmage. ““That’s one part of my game I’ve tried to work on a lot this summer,” Kiesman said of his offensive showing. “I’ve had a few tough years in the offensive zone, but hopefully this year will be a good one.”

Kiesman played 41 games in his rookie

season in 2019-20, scoring once and finishing with four points. He suited up for 11 games in the East Division Hub last season, picking up a single assist.

Doubling his career goal production in a single scrimmage game is just one step in the right direction.

“I’m hoping to get to the spot that I can contribute more to the team and help us win games,” Kiesman said. “In the end, everyone comes together, there’s no I in team, it’s all ‘we’, so as long as everyone contributes we should have a good year and everyone should have a good season.”

Fellow forward Kade Runke also got off to a fast start in camp, scoring once in Team Black’s 3-1 win Thursday morning and adding another two goals in the afternoon game.

Daemon Hunt and Calder Anderson also scored in the morning win for Team Black, while Keenan Allan had their other goal

in the afternoon scrimmage. For Team White, Ben Riche had their lone goal in the first game; Josh Hoekstra and Lucas Brenton scored in game two.

“It’s been a good camp so far, there’s a lot of competitors and a lot of compete out there,” Kiesman said “The guys from last year have improved and seeing the young guys come in and vie for a spot, it’s been really good.”

Kiesman has also done what he can to take on a leadership role in the early going, putting his two seasons of WHL experience to good use in helping the younger players along.

“As one of the older guys coming into camp, you want to make sure the guys are comfortable around you and knowing what role they can play and seeing how they fit in along the way,” he explained.

“Right now they’re just a bunch of sponges trying to absorb as much information as

Bryden Kiesman battles his way through traffic in the offensive zone. they can, so we’re going to look after them and make sure they’re good to go.”

The Warriors host the Brandon Wheat Kings for their first game of the pre-season on September 14th.

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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 current information on Sask regulations on COVID visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.

Moose Jaw Art Guild First Business Meeting of the year will be held on Thursday, September 16th @ 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Inn, 1590 Main St. N., Moose Jaw in the Spencer Room. Visitors are Welcomed.

COVID-19 rules with Social Distancing and Masks Garage Sale celebrating 50ish year of encouraging people to reuse, recycle, repair &/or repurpose at Zion Social Hall (423 Main N) on September 16th from 4-8pm, September 17th from 12noon-7pm and on September 18th from 10am-1pm. Now accepting clean, good quality donations at Zion at the office Mondays to Thursdays between 9:30am and 3pm until September 14th. Please NO large appliances or furniture, nor mattresses.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch WELCOME BACK SUPPER at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N on Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m. - To Meet Again!

This event will take the place of “The Hell with the Bell”. NEW Superannuated MEMBERS from 2020 & 2021 will be invited and given a complimentary ticket for them and a guest.

Presentation: Welcome to our NEW 2020 & 2021 members plus Sunil Pandila will update us on STS Provincial matters and the Health Spending Account.

Supper cost per person: Members/significant other: $15, Non-Members: $20.00 Meal: Catered by Charlotte’s. Please Register with Rosalie M by September 19, 2021. Please note upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: November 17, 2021, January 19, 2022, March 16, 2022, May 18, 2022 The Moose Jaw Public Library: Avid Knitters Tuesday, September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 9, 23 @ 2:30 pm Are you an avid knitter or common crocheter? Grab some needles and join us for good times, fun and spools of friendship.

Wear a mask. Bring your own water bottle as we will not be serving refreshments at this time.

MJPL Book Club: “The Midnight Library”

by Matt Haig Tuesday, September 14 @ 7:00 pm Between life and death there is a library with an endless number of books, each one different - telling the story of a life you could have lived had you made different choices. This title is available in ebook or audiobook from Library2go. ebook: https://bit.ly/MidnightLibrary_ebook audiobook: https://bit.ly/MidnightLibrary_audio Magic the Gathering: Commander!

Wednesday, September 15, 29, October 13, 27, November 10, 24, December 8 @ 7:00 pm (Ages 13+) Come and play Magic the Gathering at the Library! Whether you’re an experienced Commander/EDH player or just starting out there’s room at our table.

Wills and Estates with Brenda Walper-Bossence every second Wednesday, September 15th through December 8th.

Thursday, September 16 @ 2:30 pm. Have you ever wondered about making a Will?

Join us and find out everything there is to know about Wills, administering an estate, and acting as a personal representative for a deceased person.

Archives Program: Moose Jaw Hotels Tuesday, September 21 @ 2:00 pm. Join us for a look at archival material on the city’s oldest hotels.

Sask Resume Writing Session Thursday, September 23 @ 2:30 pm Do you need some assistance in writing your resume?

We’ll have Kali Harder from Can-Sask Career Employment Services give you some tips on how you can create a resume to help you get the job that you are seeking.

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: Mon to Thurs 9:306:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 · VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE - Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 · DARTS – starting Sept 30th - Thursday @ 7:00 pm - Non-members & New Players welcome · FRIDAY SUPPERS – Friday @ 5:15 pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday. Suppers provided by various Moose Jaw Businesses.

Price range $10 - $15 depending on menu. · MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER & CHASE THE ACE - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm - Everyone welcome · SHUFFLEBOARD –Fridays @ 7:00 pm Drop-in League - Everyone welcome END OF SUMMER BBQ Fundraiser – Saturday, Sept 25th @ 5:30 pm – Tickets $20, available @ Legion or Travis @ 306-6313222 VETERANS LUNCH – Saturday, Oct 2nd 11:00-13:30 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Poppy. All Veterans & spouse/caregiver are invited. Please sign up at the Legion or contact the Legion at 306-692-5453 or royalcanadianlegion59@ gmail.com by September 27, 2021. Legion Membership is not required.

Moose Jaw and District Seniors Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as Monday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m.

Pickle Ball – Monday & Thursday mornings @ 10 a.m. - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1 p.m. - Monday evenings @ 7 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

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

Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tolle – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday @ 10 a.m.

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

Card Tournament – Cribbage – Saturday, Sept. 18th $12 entry fee FLOOR SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT to be held in MJ on the following dates: Sept. 13, 14, 15 and Sept. 16. Finals - Thursday AM. Opening Ceremonies –

Monday, September 13 at 1000 am. Players participating from Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. If you interested in watching the best players in Western Canada come and witness as our quests with free admission. Open doors and welcome to everyone. Enjoy this game similar to curling.

Cosmo Senior Centre, 235 - 3rd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, Sk. Cosmo DANCE on September 18th from 7pm-11pm with band DENNIS FICOR. Cost $15pp includes lunch. Everyone welcome to join.

Cosmo Last BBQ of the Season – Eat in or Take out on September 23rd from 5pm6pm. Cost $10pp. Please call 306-6926072 to preorder.

September Weekly Events: Monday: 9:30 Pickle Ball – 1:00 Bridge & Floor Shuffleboard – 7:00 pm H&F Canasta Tuesday: 9:30 Jam Session – 1:00 Pickle Ball & H&F Canasta – 7:00 Friendship Bridge & Pickle Ball Wednesday: 8:30 TOPS – 9:30 Pickle Ball – 1:00 Bridge & Floor Shuffleboard Thursday: 10:00 Line Dance – 1:00 Pickle Ball – 7:00 Pickle Ball Friday: 1:00 Pickle Ball Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net POOL Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm starting Sept 7th and 9th CRIB Wednesdays @ 1:30 pm. Doors open at noon. Call to book your spot.

If you need a partner, please call.

SHUFFLEBOARD Fridays @ 1:30 pm DARTS Fridays @ 7:00 pm Meat Draws – Saturdays @ 4:30pm.

EVERYONE IS ALWAYS WELCOME! ANAVETS Annual Household Items Sale Fundraiser @ The Town and Country Mall in the old Safeway Location From Sept 14 to 18th, Sept 14 & 15 from 10- 6 pm, Sept 16 & 17 from 10-8 pm and Sept 18th from 9-3 pm.

We would like to THANK the Town & Country Mall for all their Support!

MUSIC TRIVIA BINGO on Friday Sept 24th @ 7pm. Cost $5pp. For more information call 306-692-4412/306-681-5998.

Non Members Always Welcome!

Junior Dart Fun League on Saturday October 2nd from 10 am to 12pm for Ages 10-16. 10 and 11 year olds to be accompanied by an adult. Drop in fee $2. No Experience Required! Learn to play Darts.

NON MEMBERS WELCOME! Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: To register for any of the SCWW’s upcoming events, call the office at 1 (306) 631-4357 or email seniorswithouthwalls2021@gmail.com.

The Saskatchewan chapter of Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is undertaking a unique project to bring fine art into the living rooms of local seniors - via phone.

“A Taste of Art” (September 16-October 7, 2021) is a new initiative that uses the SCWW format similar to a “party line”, where participants phone into a common line and participate in an inclusive and accessible audioonly format. The program will be run over 4 weeks in collaboration with Winnipegbased dementia educator Catherine Livingstone using elder engagement strategies developed by the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and Christy

Schweiger from the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery. Images have been chosen from the MJMAG’s “Blazes Along the Trail: Exploring David Milne’s Imaginative Vision” exhibition (September 17, 2021 - January 2, 2022). Enrolled participants have been mailed prepackaged “kits” of art supplies as well as accompanying reproductions of Milne’s works to discuss using creative and open-ended prompts. Everything was provided free of charge to participants. Although this program is full, people should stay tuned for more “over the phone” art programming for seniors in early 2022. For more information contact: Christy Schweiger Educator Coordinator, MJMAG 306692-4472 educator.mjmag@sasktel.net Western Development Museum: All WDM locations are now open 7 days a week 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 CELEBRATING SENIORS - Bring your grandparents (or any older family members or friends) to the WDM – Moose Jaw any day throughout September for Seniors’ Month. Pick up your keepsake booklet containing prompts on themes such as family heritage, celebrations, memories of school days, transportation and more, and learn firsthand about the lives of different generations. Enjoy sharing memories as you explore the WDM’s galleries, recording your history for younger family members. Your booklet is free with Museum admission. Learn more @ https://wdm. ca/2021/08/25/celebratingseniors/ WDM VIRTUAL COFFEE CLUB – new topics and dates added!

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we explore the WDM collection with our Virtual Coffee Club. All sessions will take place via Zoom so you can participate from anywhere in the province (or beyond). You can register for one or for them all and the best part is they are free! Each session will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Following the presentation, share your memories and experiences while connecting with others.

Pre-registration is required. Learn more and register online. https://wdm.ca/coffeeclub/ School Days – 10:00 am, September 28: In this program, participants will take a look back and compare how schools have changed in Saskatchewan since the early 1900s. Did you attend a rural one room schoolhouse, or a school in a town or a city? How did you travel to school? What did you take for lunch? Hear about school supplies, recess and what classroom life was like for our province’s settler children.

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.

Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club: Lawn bowling 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.

A look at COVID numbers from September 4 to September 10 As of Friday, September 10, there are 42 active cases in the South Central 2 subzone. There are 3,573 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, September 4: 355 cases reported in the province, 3 in the South Central (2 in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Zero deaths reported in SK, 216 recoveries.

Sunday, September 5: 389 cases reported in the province, 4 in the South Central (2 in

the South Central 2 sub-zone). One death reported in SK, 163 recoveries.

Monday, September 6: 393 cases reported in the province, 13 in the South Central (8 in the South Central 2 sub-zone). One death reported in SK, 260 recoveries.

Tuesday, September 7: 305 cases reported in the province, 3 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone).

One death reported in SK, 372 recoveries.

Visitors at long-term care homes in Saskatchewan will be required to wear masks in common areas, as of Friday, Sept. 10.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is making masks mandatory outside of residents’ rooms for families and visitors. This masking protocol will apply to both SHA long-term care homes and affiliates. It applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

The SHA is making this decision due to rising COVID-19 cases in the province, in an effort to minimize the risk of COVID transmission.

Family members or visitors must: wear a medical mask at all times when outside a resident’s room; wear the mask so it fully covers their nose, mouth and chin; perform hand hygiene before and after you

Wednesday, September 8: 405 cases reported in the province, 4 in the South Central (3 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Two deaths reported in SK, 256 recoveries.

Thursday, September 9: 286 cases reported in the province, 6 in the South Central (all located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). One death reported in SK, 192 recoveries.

Friday, September 10: 432 cases reported in the province, 8 in the South Central (5 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone).

One death reported in SK, 273 recoveries.

Vaccine delivery: 1,495,955 total. As of September 10th, 74,833 doses have been administered in the South Central.

SHA to require guests wear masks in common areas of long-term care facilities For Moose Jaw Express

put on your mask; and keep your mask on at all times, and refrain from lowering it to talk.

Anyone who refuses to comply with masking requirements in common areas may be asked to leave the facility.

Masks are not required within a resident’s individual room, although the SHA strongly recommends that family and visitors do wear a mask.

Residents are not required but are strongly encouraged to wear a mask outside of their room, particularly if the resident is not fully vaccinated.

Free medical masks will be available at the screening stations when entering a longterm care home.

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New Measures to Address COVID-19 Present Situation The Government of Saskatchewan announced a number of measures to address pressures currently facing the health system, implement mandatory self-isolation requirements, expand access to COVID-19 testing, provide a verifiable proof of vaccination record, and plan for the widespread access to booster doses.

Province Enacts Mandatory Self-Isolation Order A public health order will be mandated for those that test positive for COVID-19 to self-isolate for 10-days after receiving a positive test result. Unvaccinated close contacts of individuals that tested positive for COVID-19 will also be required to self-isolate. Fully vaccinated individuals identified as a close-contact of a positive case will not be required to self-isolate, but will be required to self-monitor and seek testing at the first sign of COVID-19 symptoms.

Expanding Health System Surge Capacity There will be a reduction in non-critical or elective services in order to expand surge capacity in the health system.

Expanding Health System Labour Mobility The SHA in working to reach a renewed agreement with health care provider unions to provide greater flexibility in scheduling and placing health care workers in areas experiencing surges in capacity pressures.

If the SHA and unions cannot reach an agreement by

Monday, September 13, the Government of Saskatchewan is prepared to sign another Provincial Emergency Order to reactivate the previous provisions that enabled emergency labour mobility.

Expanding Contact Tracing Workforce The SHA, Ministry of Health and SaskBuilds and Procurement will work together to recruit private contact tracing resources.

Expanding COVID-19 Testing Options The SHA and Ministry of Health are moving to expand testing capacity through existing third-party contracted testing service providers, and by procuring additional publicly funded testing resources.

Further rapid testing resources will be made available to Saskatchewan residents. Saskatchewan has secured an additional 1 million rapid antigen tests from the federal government, with a shipment of 500,000 expecting to arrive late next week.

Booster Doses With the administration of “booster” doses for immunocompromised individuals and long-term care residents, Saskatchewan will soon start providing widespread access to booster doses for the broader public.

Beginning in October, COVID-19 booster shots will soon

be made available for the Saskatchewan senior population and then the broader vaccinated public throughout the winter.

Proof of Vaccination Requirement for Health Care Workers All SHA employees will need to provide proof of vaccination.

Verifiable Proof of Vaccination Record Saskatchewan’s verifiable record of vaccination will be launched during the week of September 20. Residents who are currently registered for eHealth Saskatchewan’s My Sask Health Record will be able to download their vaccine record, including a unique QR code, and protect personal health information. Businesses, organizations, post-secondary institutions and municipalities that require proof of vaccination will be able to download a separate app to securely scan these QR codes to verify vaccination records without retaining or viewing any personal health information.

More details regarding the vaccination records, QR codes and the verification app will be available in the days prior to the launch.

For the full news release visit http://saskatchewan.ca/news

All eligible blood donors urged to give and help support patients Moose Jaw Express staff

Canadian Blood Services is urging all eligible donors in the Moose Jaw area to help meet the needs of patients by booking and keeping their appointment to donate blood this fall.

With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, demand for blood products has increased as hospitals treat more trauma patient admissions and carry out surgical procedures that were put on hold, CBS said. Canadian Blood Services anticipates that the increased demand will continue this

fall. This means all open appointments must be filled to ensure there is an acceptable inventory level of blood for Canadian patients.

While all donors are encouraged to get involved, there is a specific need for donors with type O-negative blood. As the universal donor, O-negative blood is always in need.

If donors don’t know their blood type, donating blood is an easy and free way to find out.

The next blood donor clinic in Moose Jaw was to take place on Tuesday of this week, Sept. 14 from 1 to 7 p.m.

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If donors are in general good health, CBS encourages them to book and honour their appointment to help patients. Donors can download the GiveBlood app available on the AppStore or GooglePlay, call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or book at blood.ca.

Commissionaire’s Desk, City Hall City of Moose Jaw, 228 Main Street North Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan DATED this 15th day of September, 2021.

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MOOSE JAW TIER 1 HOCKEY INC. (Moose Jaw Warriors Hockey Club)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General meeting of the Members of Moose Jaw Tier 1 Hockey Inc. (Moose Jaw Warriors Hockey Club) will be held on the 30th day of September, 2021 at 7:00 pm, at Heritage Inn Jubilee C, Moose Jaw, SK. Year end financials and Presidential report available to Shareholders at Warriors office after September 27th.

Nomination forms must be submitted to the Warriors office no later than September 17th, 4:00 pm.

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Obituaries

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

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

Thumb

“And some of the oil that remains in his hand the priest shall put on the lobe of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot.” (Leviticus 14:17) The ancient Israelites had a ritual to declare a person clean from skin infections and thus able to come back into the communal life of the people. A priest helped the person make sacrifices to God for the healing and then anoint the cured person, as indicated above, to confirm their involvement in the community. Oil was put on the right ear to symbolize them fit to hear the holy voice of God. The thumb of the right hand was anointed so that the person could touch and eat the meat from the sacrifice. Oil was placed on the big toe of the right foot indicating the ability to stand unscathed on holy ground in worship. This holy anointing was provided to protect the healed one from further defilement, to sustain health, and to empower with divine strength for the reentry into the community.

It is interesting to me that the thumb (bohen in Hebrew) was anointed with holy oil. Perhaps this was done as the human thumb is what enables people to grasp things properly, and in this case eat the sacrificial meat. The thumb on a human hand is opposable, which is capable of being placed against one or more of the other fingers, as it is for most primates. The opposable thumb enabled human beings to acquire fine motor skills, which may have led to the development of tools. Where would we be without thumbs?

The word “thumb” seems to come from the Proto-Indo-European word “tum,” meaning to swell. The thumb is often viewed as a swollen finger, different in size from the other four digits on the human hand. Middle English (1150-1450) used the word “thumbe.” Eventually the “b” fell silent in speech.

In movies about ancient Rome the thumbs up or thumbs down gesture is used to indicate death or life in the colosseum combats. This however is not actually accurate according to historians. The signals were; thumb hidden in the fist to indicate “let them live”, while the thumb up was to specify “death.” This gives a different connotation to the popular Facebook symbol for “like”, the thumb up.

When the thumb up meaning changed could be attributed to the coachman’s greeting while hands were on the reins, thumbs up.

The word “thumb” is used in various contexts in English. The phrase “all thumbs” suggests being awkward or clumsy. One may “thumb through” a book, meaning to leaf through the pages, often rapidly. Hitchhikers might “thumb” across Canada, hoping to catch a ride from someone. If you are “under one’s thumb,” you are in a state of subservience or under their control. An expression of distain or defiance is to “thumb your nose” at somebody. A rule of thumb indicates the method for doing something based on experience rather than theory.

The top phalange of the thumb has been used as the rough measure of an inch.

The swollen digit of the human hand has been connected to multifaceted usages and important usefulness. Just try picking up something without using your thumb. The thumb was considered important enough that the Bible makes reference to the bohen in the cleansing rituals and at the consecration of priests. Leviticus 8:24 records, “Then he presented Aaron’s sons, and Moses put some of the blood on the lobes of their right ears and on the thumbs of their right hands and on the big toes of their right feet.” So don’t take your thumbs for granted, they are important.

GRAY, MARVIN The family of Marvin Gray, who passed away on June 4th, 2020, would like to invite friends and family to a Celebration of Marvin’s Life on Saturday, September 25th, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Victory Church, 637 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a service was not possible at the time of Marvin’s passing and we now hope to be able to come together to share memories of Marvin.

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

GOING, LARRY With deepest sorrow the family of Larry James Going announces his passing at the age of 81, at the General Hospital, Regina, on September 6, 2021. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife, of 58 years Norma; son Noel (Mary-Anne); and daughter, Shawn (Neil). He had five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His passions included, hunting, fishing, motorcycle, wildlife rescue, photography, and falconry. His greatest passion was the dedication to his family. A private family gathering will be held. We would like to send a special thank you to the excellent staff at SICU at Regina General Hospital, ICU at Wigmore Memorial Hospital, EMS, STARS, and JonesParkview Funeral Services. In living memory of Larry, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries).

Chrystine Dacey- Funeral Director Intern

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BABA, TIMOTHY LEE July 30, 1959 – June 12, 2021 Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Timothy Lee Baba on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the age of 61 years. Tim was born in Swift Current, SK and later the family moved to Moose Jaw where he attended Palliser and Central schools. He was predeceased by his parents Farris and Norma Baba, in-laws Lionel and Bea Herbert, sister-in-law Lori Herbert, niece Tristan Newsham, and nephew Kurtis Herbert. Tim will be deeply missed by his wife Susan, son Jason (Chantell), daughter Chera (Gary), grandchildren Brittany (Ty), Devin, Zachary (Michelle), Sydney (Colton), brothers Jim (Penny) and Gary (Nicole), sister Kathy (Marcel), brothers-in-law Grant, Link, Tim (Carey), and Steve (Elaine), sistersin-law Janet, Lori (Brian), Shelley (Jim) as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Tim lived his life to the fullest. His happiest moments were time with his family doing things he loved. He was an avid sports fan, a lifetime Maple Leafs fan, and season ticket holder for the Warriors and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Tim enjoyed playing sports while growing up, eventually becoming an umpire, and then an armchair enthusiast cheering them all on. Anyone that knew Tim, knew of his love of sports no matter what it was or what field it was on. Tim worked for years at Moose Jaw Golden Nugget Casino and with his dad at Baba’s Feed Hut, then spent time at XL Beef before moving on to his final job at Loblaws Regina, where he worked for over 10 years. His plan was to retire this year and become a snowbird this winter in Florida, but God had different plans. Tim’s love for all will live on in the hearts of everyone that knew him.

A Celebration of Tim’s Life will be held on Saturday September 18, 2021 at 3:30PM at Rosedale Cemetery.

For those wishing to attend to please meet at the gates at 3:15PM. Reverend Dave Moore will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Moose Jaw Humane Society, 1755 Stadacona St W, Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 7K7. In living memory of Tim, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain, Funeral Director.

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WHITE , EDNA MILDRED It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Edna White on September 7, 2021, at the age of 93.

She will be sadly missed by her son Wayne (Ruth) of Ontario; sister Marie of Central Butte; sister-inlaw Pearl as well as many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband Ralph and sons Rick and Dennis. Edna will be laid to rest at Aylesbury Cemetery. In living memory of Edna a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries).Dayna Chamberlin - Funeral Director

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GUNNINGHAM , EDITH (WILCOCK) February 9, 1921 – September 5, 2021 The secret to longevity is surely a happy heart and an optimistic outlook. Edith had both. She lived a long life, and although she faced a good number of challenges, she never lost the ability to make the best of things. She loved to laugh, tell jokes, and talk (talk talk talk!) on the phone. When company dropped in, they could be sure of some good strong tea from her rose covered tea cups.

Edith was the youngest of 7 children, born on the family farm near Mazenod, Saskatchewan, on February 9, 1921. After graduating from high school at 17, she was thrilled to be accepted to Normal School in Moose Jaw. She was forever grateful to her parents and her siblings who never had the opportunity for education but gave her the money to finish grade 12 and become a teacher.

Over the next few years, she taught at Dixie School near Kincaid, Uplands School near Chamberlain, Pine Lake School near Chaplin, and Percy School near Kisbey. It was while teaching at Uplands School that she happened to meet a handsome young man who was working for the Department of Highways. Roy knew a good thing when he saw one and put a ring on her finger December 2, 1943.

Together, Edith and Roy farmed and raised a family: Jim (Linda Ritchie); Brian (Mary Anne Prefontaine); Bob (Doris Anderson Watt); Maureen (Bill Ireland); Norma (Bill Kapphahn). They were blessed with 7 grandchildren: Chris (Sarah Still), Regan, Andrew, Devon, Duncan (Michelle); Jordan; Lauren (Anthony Paul). Later, 3 great grandchildren joined the family: Freyja, Callum, Liam.

Edith was a quick walker and quick talker, and never compromised on her independence. No crossword was too tough. She always had a book on the go.

Her memory was so sharp, remembering everyone’s birthdays and telephone numbers right to the end. Who will we call for updates and recollections now that she is gone? She was the glue that kept the Wilcock family siblings and cousins well informed and connected.

She had many, many good friends over the years, including Bernice Doney, Jean Van Nus, Carrie Camphaug, Lillian Camphaug, Jean Hatton, Madeleine Gunningham, and of course, her posse from the 6th Floor at Athabasca Towers.

As Edith said, “I have had a very happy, blessed life, a happy home with parents, brothers and sisters who loved me, a wonderful loving husband who was also my best friend, and children who have all been so good to me”.

Edith is predeceased by her husband, Roy Gunningham, and son Robert Gunningham and his wife, Doris Anderson Watt. She is also predeceased by: her parents, Hannah and Robert; siblings Edgar, Ernest, Doris (Fred Langstaff), Florrie, Norah (Ross Pederson), Robert (Margaret); nephews Bobby and Arthur; Roy’s parents, John and Louisa; aunt, Vida; siblings Jean (Joe Hatton), Don (Madeleine); cousin Norm Light (Ina).

She believed that her faith in God was strengthened, not lessened, by adversity.

We will miss you, Edith.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 1:30PM at Jones – Parkview Chapel, 474 Hochelaga St W, Moose Jaw. Reverend Tim Ellis will officiate. According to the family wishes, all attending must be double vaccinated for at least two weeks and must wear masks. For those who cannot attend, a Zoom presentation of the service is available at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87396891949

BROOKS , EVELYN (nee Halsband) June 16, 1961 to September 2, 2021 Evelyn Brooks, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away suddenly on September 2nd 2021 at the age of 60 years.

Evelyn is pre-deceased by her parents, Irwin and Anna, and brother Ed. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Stan, her children, Yolanda (Jordan Kuhn), Lindsey (Jenn), and Jack (Ashley), her grandchildren, Ava, William, Olivia, Greyson, Nova, Hunter and Lucas, her siblings, Ilonka Halsband, Sid Halsband (Karen), along with her large extended family and friends.

Evelyn was born in Regina on June 16, 1961, the youngest child of Irwin and Anna Halsband. She grew up in Moose Jaw, and while attending Central Collegiate high school she was an avid volleyball and basketball player, enjoying much success due to her height.

Evelyn met Stan Brooks on a blind date when she was 18, they were married about 6 months later on September 29, 1979. They were blessed with three children, Yolanda, Lindsey and Jack. Over the next 41 years Evelyn and Stan lived on the family farm near Stony Beach, Belle Plaine, Abbotsford, Swift Current, Moose Jaw and eventually settled in the Westlock, Alberta area in 1998 and have remained there ever since.

Evelyn was a life long animal lover, her and Stan have had countless pets over the years. She was a shining soul who had a positive outlook on life which was evident to all who knew her. She loved spending time with her family and countless friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Westlock and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Westlock Alberta, 780-349-5900.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting westlockfuneralhome.com.

Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium 780-349-3474 Celebration of Life Announcement

Don Fleming Born Aug 17, 1947 | Deceased Mar 23, 2020 It’s been a long good-bye, but we are finally able to have a Celebration of Life for Don to share his life, tell stories, etc. on: Tuesday Oct. 12 at 10:00am at: Gaetz Memorial United Church 4758 50 Street Red Deer, AB T4N- 1X2 The ceremony will also be on Facebook. Search for the “Life Celebrations with Gaetz United”. It will remain there after the live stream has ended for anyone that wants to view it at some date in the future.

If needing hotel accommodations, the following are all located around the same area on the 67th St entrance into Red Deer off Hwy 2 into Red Deer: Best Western Plus-403-346-3555 Ramada Inn-403-342-4455 Comfort Inn & Suite-403-348-0025 Marriott Town Place-403-302-9463 Drive safe Diane Fleming & family

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Obituaries BLAKEY, CHUCK Chuck Blakey (Harry Charles) of Parksville, B.C. passed away on August 27th at home while visiting with family. He valiantly fought an aggressive cancer diagnosis, but went to spirit at the age of 72.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife Nancy Blakey; his children Barbara (Sean) and Janice (Joe), and Kevin (Janna); Grandchildren Stella, Simon, Everett and Ellie; Sister Pat Kirby, nieces and nephews Cathi (Glen), Maureen (Dave), Suzanne, Michael, and Sean (Dawn). He will also be missed by his sidekick Redge the Blue Heeler, and many friends, cousins and relatives. Chuck was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Jenny; siblings Raymond and June, and his dog Ceileh. He maintained a warm friendship with, and will be missed by his former wife Pat Lewis.

He will be remembered by his vast circle of friends especially Don Gleason, Greg Corbett, Ron Neufeld and the coffee crew who were a great support to him.

As a husband, father, GrandDad, cousin and friend, Chuck’s love was expressed in a quiet way. His language of love was openly expressed by helping with repairs, projects, and sharing his gifts and abilities. He was the person to call for advice, to discuss strategy, or if you wanted help in building something. He also possessed a brilliant mind for the law and problem-solving. In his career, he shone as an investigator for the RCMP, as a Director at the Alberta Securities Commission, and in legal contract work later in life.

His other life’s joy was for sport, which was constant from his childhood until his passing. He played hockey, baseball and football and served on committees for his teams. He played on senior leagues, won many medals, and received lifetime achievement and other recognitions from his leagues in both Arizona and Parksville. His sports buddies were his brethren.

Chuck had built an idyllic life in retirement on an acreage in Parksville BC. He and Nan, and their dog Redge enjoyed nature and community in their cedar forest near the sea. Chuck’s two workshops were his pride and joy and that’s where you would find him in his spare time. He enjoyed researching family history and keeping up with old friends and troopmates on Facebook groups.

He loved travel, and often took road trips to visit his children. Travel highlights include driving to Utah to participate in the World Senior Games, going to England and Ireland with all his kids for his 70th birthday, fishing trips to Moose Jaw and reunions with the RCMP. He and Nan enjoyed many trips together including time spent in Arizona over several winters.

Of late, his children and grandchildren spent much time visiting Chuck and Nan in Parksville. His last Summer was spent surrounded by loved ones, doing projects in the shop, planning his son’s wedding, taking grandkids to the ball diamond and to the beach, restoring a vintage trailer with his daughter and teaching everyone about tools. Many evenings were spent around the fire sharing good food and precious memories.

Despite difficulties in his final months, Chuck bravely tried to keep life as normal as possible, and that was only possible with the dedication of his constant support: his partner and best friend Nancy. Nan expresses her thanks to the Oceanside Palliative Care Unit and their homecare nurses, and staff at Parksville Pharmasave.

In Chuck’s memory, donations can be made to the Oceanside Hospice Society. There will be a private service in his home town of Moose Jaw at a later date.

Chuck’s legacy will last for generations, and he will be sorely missed by all who loved him.

In Loving Memory of

Frank Gierl

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

September 10, 2019

277 Iroquois St W Moose Jaw, SK Next Service: September 19th, 10:30am Rev. Walter Engel

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Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand I cannot touch, I still have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much.

Her memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God has her in his keeping, I have her in my heart.

Sadly missed but never forgotten Jerry & Families

Your presence I miss, Your memory I treasure.

Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

Sadly missed and forever loved Love Charlotte and family

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“Little-Horrors” (5:45) “Police Academy” Creepshow (N) Ultra City (:37) Creepshow Sematary ARCA Series NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200. NASCAR Race Hub (:10) “Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes” The L Word Back to Life Billions “Hobbit-Unexpected” ››› “The Personal History of David Copperfield” (:05) “Doctor Sleep” (6:55) ››› “News of the World” (2020, Western) Dexter “My Bad” Flight Flight (6:15) “Siempre, Luis” West Wing Special-When The Vow “Class 1 Data” The Vow

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Shriners planning special Show and Shine, concert for Prowler car draw Uncoolas to play show at Murray GM on Sept. 18, with draw set to take place just before midnight The Moose Jaw Shrine Club’s annual car draw will be a little more special this year.

The Shriners will be holding a Show and Shine, cruise and special concert event at Murray GM on Saturday, Sept. 18, featuring a performance by the UnCoolas before the draw later in the evening.

Up for grabs will be the 2000 Plymouth Prowler, with the bright yellow sports car having stood out as a feature at many events over the past year. And when you have a vehicle as special as that -- and the public looking forward to enjoying a fun event after a year and a half of pandemic concerns -- why not throw a heck of a shindig?

“We’re going to rock the night away,” said Aaron Ruston with the Moose Jaw Shrine Club. “Too many things are just plain and simple; you have to have something a little bit different and we just want people to come out and have a great time… It might be one of the last car shows of the season, so we just want to make it a big one. Murray GM has been good enough to allow us to set up there, and we’re looking forward to a fun night.”

Everything kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with the Show and ‘Shrine’ at the dealership, a cruise through the city and the UnCoolas taking the stage later in the evening. Tickets will be drawn for the Prowler, second and third prizes and the 50/50 draw at 11 p.m.

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Tickets are still available at $20 each for the Prowler as well as the $2,000 secHearing Clinic in Moose Jaw ond prize and $1,000 third prize. Tickets for the 50/50 and a $62,500 payout are Tuesday, Sept 21 available for $5 each. You can message 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. the Shriner Facebook page, visit Heritage Maureen Mogentale Professional Medical Associates Insurance, Family Pawn & Second Hand Hearing Instrument Store, Murray GM Moose Jaw, contact Specialist any Moose Jaw Shrine Club members or give the club a call at 1-833-622-1266 to make a purchase.

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#Limited time lease offer is from Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI), on approved credit. Lease example: New 2021 Passport Touring (YF8H9MKN) for a 24-month period, for a total of 104 weekly payments of $208, leased at 0.99% APR. 20,000-kilometre annu al allowance (12 cents/km excess charge). Total lease obligation is $21,580. Lease payments include freight and PDI of $1,870 and applicable fees, but do not include lien registration fee (up to $85 in certain regions) and lien registering agent fee (up to $6), which are due at time of delivery. No down-payment required. Taxes, insurance, license, and registration fees (all of which may vary by region) are extra. Offer ends September 30, 2021 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Limited quantity of 2021 models available, dealer trade may be necessary. Offer available only at participating Honda dealers in Western Canada. Offers valid on select new in-stock 2021 vehicles. Models may not be equipped as shown and are for illustration purposes only. Visit Honda.ca or your Honda dealer for details.

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#Limited time lease offer is from Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI), on approved credit. Lease example: New 2021 CR-V LX 4WD (RW2H2MES) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 weekly payments of $81, leased at 1.99% APR. 20,000-kilometre annual allowance (12 cents/km excess charge).

Total lease obligation is $20,985. Lease payments include freight and PDI of $1,870 and applicable fees, but do not include lien registration fee (up to $85 in certain regions) and lien registering agent fee (up to $6), which are due at time of delivery. $1,600 down payment is required. Taxes, insur ance, license, and registration fees (all of which may vary by region) are extra. β from HCFI on approved credit only, deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes. Offer ends September 30, 2021 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Limited quantity of 2021 models available, dealer trade may be necessary. Offer avail able only at participating Honda dealers in Saskatchewan. Offers valid on select new in-stock 2021 vehicles. Models may not be equipped as shown and are for illustration purposes only. Visit Honda.ca or your Honda dealer for details. Visit Hondacanada.ca to learn more about Made-in-Canada.

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Kerry Hicke Sales Manager

Marcie Ducharme Sales & Leasing Specialist

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