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For 30 years, Right to Life organizations throughout North America have gathered in public places on the first Sunday of October in an effort to peacefully spread their message.

That included Moose Jaw Right for Life this past weekend, as over a dozen supporters of the local pro-life organization took to Main Street with placards displaying messages of positivity and hope designed to spread awareness of what they do and what they’re all about.

“We come out every year as part of the Life Chain and we’re just part of the wheel,” said Moose Jaw Right to Life president Jean Landry as multiple vehicles drove by and honked in support. “It’s just bringing out awareness, witness and prayer. That’s what we’re here for, peaceful, prayerful witness.”

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Life Chain participants gather for an hour “praying for an end to abortion and euthanasia in our local community, our province, our nation and throughout North America. It is a visual statement of solidarity led by the Christian community and joined by all like-minded individuals”, the organization said in a press release.

“And we’re hoping it will touch hearts, and that ladies who have a stressful, unplanned pregnancy will reach out and know that there’s hope, that there could be another choice other than abortion,” added Landry.

The local organization’s efforts extend beyond the pro-life realm, too, reaching into support for expectant mothers who might need assistance of any sort.

“We’re trying to be there for the community as well,” Landry explained. “For families, we have a beautiful organization set up where there’s a clothing giveaway for babies and maternity clothes for mothers…. And we like to encourage people to contact us if they’re in difficulty, and we’ll always do what we can.”

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Nine candidates step forward to be mayor of Moose Jaw Jason G. Antonio- Moose Jaw Express

Coun. Crystal Froese

Coun. Heather Eby

Brett McAuley

Coun. Kim Robinson

Sam Morrison

Mike Simpkins

Michael Haygarth

Voters in Moose Jaw will have a wide selection of candidates from whom to choose in the Nov. 3 mayoral byelection as 10 people initially threw their their hat into the ring but Gord Anthony withdrew his running application.

Three city councillors have decided to seek the mayor’s chair, including long-term incumbents Crystal Froese and Heather Eby. First-term councillor Kim Robinson is also seeking to win the title of mayor.

Wayne Watermanuk

Clive Tolley

Meanwhile, six other businessmen are interested in leading the City of Moose Jaw. These individuals include Mike Simpkins, Wayne Watermanuk, Brett McAuley, Sam Morrison, Michael Haygarth, and Clive Tolley.

All of the biographies of the 9 candidates can be found at https://moosejaw. ca/2021-by-election-candidates. The Moose Jaw Express will have stories about each candidate over the coming weeks.

Businessman Mike Simpkins enters race to become mayor

By Natalie Lund/Moosejaw Express

Mike Simpkins, a businessman running for mayor, believes that he has what it takes to help the city of Moose Jaw grow successfully.

His ultimate priority is to invest in our city in the hopes that it will grow and thrive.

“Everything grows from expectancy,” said Simpkins. “I’m running for this position to not gain publicity but to make a difference.”

He believes that he would be a successful candidate for mayor as he has the qualities

that are beneficial to guiding the city.

“People know me on how I conduct myself in this community,” he said Simpkins says he possesses the qualities of approachability, leadership skills, integrity, values, commitment and compassion.

For the past 10 years, Simpkins has operated “Miles Ahead Drivers Education” and lead motorcycle training. He is retired from CP rail after 37 years.

Simpkins expressed concern that he would

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like to see more accountability on the city budget spending. Ideally, he would like to see more money going towards programs, facilities and policing.

“There has to be accountability from each person in city hall when getting priorities done,” he said.

If elected, he would do more to promote the many parks in the city, build a top-quality outdoor water park, encourage more youth to get involved in the community, ensure roads would receive proper maintenance, as well as the cast iron replacement.

“Some of these issues have been passed down from previous councils and years and kind of a burden put on us but we need to start looking at the decision making from the position of our tax payers rather than just as a business sense,” says Simpkins. “If we want a better city it has to start from the mayor’s office.”

An example of this would be investing in additional support for our mental health and addiction services. He would like to see the problem tackled efficiently and the issue be resolved by transition services for addicts after they are finished treatment. This will increase the chances that addicts will be able to make a full recovery and return to better health. Investing more into our healthcare would fill these holes, he said.

Another example of this would be by starting to use our facilities properly, in the best way that we can and successfully marketing them. He believes police need more support given rising crime rates.

“In the last two years, the federal government has spent billions of dollars in Regina and Saskatoon and we are not seeing that in our city,” said Simpkins. “Someone needs to step up.”

Simpkins hobbies include riding motorcycles in the summer, attending Warrior games and reading. Although, if he had to pick his favourite hobby it would be motorcycles.

The book he is currently reading at the moment is, “The Resting Place” by Bill Johnson. Mike is family-orientated and a community-minded man.

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Wayne Watermanuk has big ideas to make Moose Jaw better if elected mayor

By Natalie Lund

Mayoral candidate Wayne Watermanuk has big ideas on how he would like to make Moose Jaw better and reduce inefficiencies at city hall.

Watermanuk was prompted to run for mayor after the last municipal election. He was living in the avenues and thought that the city’s policies made driving difficult on those narrow roads, especially in the winter.

“I’m running for mayor to make changes.

I have had ideas in the past, (while) there have been things to make the city better and you have to run for mayor in order to change that,” says Watermanuk.

“You see study after study on stuff, when you just want to get it done for good.”

If elected Watermanuk would like to see a free parking lot for the hospital, along with improved roads and sidewalks. He has watched the city pave roads and then a month later dig them up again.

Besides addressing cast iron water mains, he also wants to see streets widened in some of the narrower neighbourhoods.

Some areas that he believes are too narrow include near Sask. Polytechnic and around Fifth and Sixth avenues.

“There has to be better ways to deal with this stuff,” Watermanuk said, noting that the dips on High Street and Main Street are embarrassing for a city that likes to attract tourists.

He hopes that the Fourth Avenue bridge can be repaired and continue to be a traffic bridge. As a child, Watermanuk recalled going out for drives with his parents driving over the bridge to get ice cream, which is why he wants to preserve it. He pointed out that it is also an important bridge for people on South Hill.

Watermanuk has noticed that the city has begun to replace street signs. He appreciates that as it is important for Moose Jaw’s tourism industry.

A dream project would be to build a two-storey parkade near the corner of First Avenue Northwest and High Street West.

This would benefit people who visit Mosaic Place and keep them safe compared to walking across the street.

Watermanuk would also like to draw more businesses into the city.

“Swift Current is a smaller place then us and they have two SARCAN locations there that I know of,” he said.

He would like to see a second SARCAN but that is a provincial decision. A few people suggested to him to put one on South Hill to address current long wait times at the Manitoba Street location.

Other types of businesses that Watermanuk wants to attract include ones that cater to women and provide more sizes. He knows of one family that drove to Regina to purchase athletic wear for their daughter

since there was nothing available here.

“It would be nice to keep our money here in Moose Jaw by opening a store that sells a variety of clothing sizes,” he said He would also like to try to work on improving the snow removal.

Meanwhile, he appreciates how Moose Jaw has attractions such as spray parks, the Yara Centre and the walking trails. He would also like to see the former Wild Animal Park reopened. However, he is doubtful that will happen.

Waternmanuk has noticed that crime is increasing in the community and noted that South Hill has been targeted regularly. He believes increasing the police force would help address that. He also supports bringing back Neighbourhood Watch to keep an eye out for crime.

He also thinks that creating more jobs in Moose Jaw would lessen the crime rates, since it would increase more employment opportunities.

Wayne was born Moose Jaw and grew up on South Hill. He feels that his working background at S&S Rad and Welding with his dad for 30 years has played a major factor in getting to know people in the community. His father retired from the business after 40 years.

Watermanuk thinks he would be a good mayor because he has time management skills, is a people person, a good listener

and a problem-solver.

“Don’t just make a change because two people want it. Go with what the majority of the people want,” says Watermanuk.

“I don’t want to be a mayor that shoots a bunch of promises out that are not being delivered on.”

Wayne has a Facebook group to discuss ideas from citizens for this election. He is also passing out pamphlets around town but not going door to door, being mindful of COVID-19

‘I’m the best person for the job,’ mayoral candidate Coun. Kim Robinson says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

“I think my strengths in that area make me the best candidate … .”

Robinson is one of 10 people seeking to become mayor of Moose Jaw. The mayoral byelection is on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

Robinson decided early on to run for mayor when few people had officially announced their intentions, he explained. He wrestled with the decision for a while since he knew that, if he won, he would have to quit his job as an accountant at the Co-op ethanol plant outside of Moose Jaw. “But in the end, I think that I’m the best person for the job, so I wanted to give our Moose Jaw residents that option,” he said.

Robinson noted that he has always been vocal ever since he was young. As a result, people looked to him to “lead the pack” if there was an issue and pushed him to the front.

Coun. Kim Robinson has announced he One of Robinson’s priorities, if elected, is running in the mayoral byelection. would be to invest in Moose Jaw. The community has many assets, he said, including Photo submitted $111 million in investments portfolios. InKim Robinson might be a first-term city stead of sinking this money into off-shore councillor, but that isn’t stopping him accounts with RBC Dominion Securities, from running for mayor and encouraging he thought the municipality could do betresidents to join his “invest in Moose Jaw” ter with investing locally.

“The trolley is in terrible shape,” he said movement.

“I think a lot of people seek an office like by way of example. this thinking (that) through management Thousands of tourists use the vehicle every skills and maybe some business acumen, year, but Tourism Moose Jaw is responsithey can do a great job. And while I have ble for raising funds to fix it, he continued. those, just my short time (almost one year) Instead, council could give the organizaon council has made me realize that the tion a low-interest loan or grant from the very best mayor is a communicator and a “rainy day fund.”

Further, council could use some investleader,” he said.

ments to support small businesses instead of pursuing larger retailers or manufacturers. Again, this funding could come as a low-interest loan or grant to help smaller businesses recover from the pandemic.

So, would this approach create winners and losers in the business community?

“Ideally, we’d be making all winners,” said Robinson. “Keep in mind, this money that’s set aside is all taxpayers’ money.

The city doesn’t have their own money, so I think we’re giving back to the community in that way.

“We’ve all seen what leaving infrastructure and businesses to die on the vine can do, so it’s time to stop that.”

Robinson wouldn’t pull all $111 million from the portfolios but would continue to use the interest as is happening now. While rules and bylaws govern this funding, he would attempt to change them so the money could be better spent.

Some infrastructure projects Robinson would continue to support include the cast

iron water main program, roads, the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant upgrades, and the “big item” of the Thunderbird (Fourth Avenue) Viaduct rehabilitation, expected to cost roughly $16 million.

Another issue Robinson would tackle is the increase in crime, specifically, dealing with the addiction and poverty fueling the rise in illegal activities. He believes everyone needs to take responsibility for this social problem.

When asked if he would push council to hold more business in public instead of behind closed doors — in-camera — Robinson replied, “Certainly.” He noted that he and Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning raised this concern during a recent executive committee meeting.

“I would try to be more open,” he said.

Being a good listener, compassionate, and fighting for the underdog are three qualities Robinson says he possesses, which is why he would be “the right person to be the voice of Moose Jaw residents.”

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It’s the season of Thanksgiving! Whatever we may be going through, I can almost guarantee that everyone has someone or something in their lives to be grateful for.

This morning I woke up to beautiful sunshine and was greeted by coffee brewing.

Optimism filled the air.

Joan Ritchie I had the greatest weekend enEDITOR joying time with my sister and brother-in-law, golfing and fun times with friends.

I am so grateful for my family and the love and relationship we all share as we go through the ups and downs of life encouraging each other along the way.

The grandkids are such a blessing too and help us to see the world again through a kid’s lens.

I appreciate my job and the people I work with; we are a melting pot of young and old and in-betweens but we are all working together to accomplish a purpose and let me not forget the paycheque…that makes me pretty happy, too.

My flowers and garden this year brought so much joy everyday, and even still as the garden continues to bring forth the fruits of our labour.

This year new experiences created grape jelly and syrup from our own concord grapes, although the jelly turned into the syrup and the syrup turned into the jelly. I guess we still win both ways. The homemade salsa from the garden tomatoes and a plethora of different peppers both mild and hot turned out super good too, and will be appreciated during the long winter months.

There’s no end to things to be thankful for even during pandemic and uncertain times we continue to go through.

Most of all, I am thankful for my faith that continues to keep me looking up.

Thankfulness and hope seem to go hand in hand so I hope that people will continue to be kind and understanding of each other’s views and opinions. We could all take a little advice from the Native American proverb that states, “Never judge another man until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.”

We all are formed by our DNA, individual thoughts, life-experiences and such that make us all unique just like each snowflake is different. Let’s just be thankful and enjoy life and people for who and what they are…everybody is ‘a somebody’ to someone!

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Running for mayor is ‘a sense of duty,’ candidate Sam Morrison says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Addressing crime, making Crescent Park safer, developing a better system for recycling and garbage, and enhancing economic growth are some priorities Sam Morrison would pursue if elected mayor.

Morrison is one of 9 candidates seeking to become mayor of Moose Jaw. He announced his candidacy on Oct. 1 in front of the arches at Crescent Park.

As someone who enjoys volunteering and community service, Morrison has wanted to become involved with city council for years. However, he had little time since he was running Flattop Automotive. The timing to run for mayor worked out perfectly, though, after he recently sold his business after 13 years of ownership.

“It’s a sense of duty … ,” he said. “I’m willing to give it my best effort and make a difference.”

Some issues need “fine-tuning” in Moose Jaw, which could make the community better, Morrison said.

As someone who works in the auto industry, he has heard many complaints from residents and tourists about the poor quality of roads, he said. He believes a better solution is needed — he would consult with experts — than what’s currently being done.

“It doesn’t leave a very good impression for a tourist town, and I feel we can do better,” he said, pointing out that Alberta, North Dakota and Montana all have similar climates and have better roads.

The rise in crime — particularly petty theft — bothers Morrison and is an issue he wants addressed. Since this increase is due to drug addiction, he would consult with the police and medical and mental health professionals about how the mayor’s office can support them.

Morrison’s house is across the street from a Salvation Army bin and he sees many people picking through it in the evenings. While this and other thefts might be small scale, they are not victimless crimes since they eventually feed drug habits.

“We need to get to the root of the problem,” he said.

Similarly, Crescent Park needs to be made safer because while it’s a beautiful park, many people are scared to go there — especially after dark, Morrison continued. He has heard that plenty of illegal activity happens there, while he is also frustrated with the continued vandalism and abuse of animals.

Sam Morrison holds a press conference near Crescent Park on Oct. 1 to discuss why he is running in the mayoral byelection. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Meanwhile, Morrison says a better plan is needed for garbage pick-up, with many people telling him that bi-weekly collection should only happen after all the leaves have fallen in the autumn.

“I realize many people are unable to get the leaves to the dump, (so) this may relieve some pressure (on) our residents trying to keep their yards nice,” he said.

Recycling also needs to be addressed since he has heard that this material is thrown into the landfill. Instead, Morrison would pursue an innovative recycling program that sorts and processes waste beforehand. This would create additional costs, but it would also create jobs and prolong the life of the dump.

City hall has a reputation for hindering economic development and growth, so changes are needed so that more industries and businesses can come and create jobs, Morrison continued. He has also heard that red tape has stopped or affected many projects, a problem he experienced.

“I’m not saying that’s all city hall’s fault … but I’d like to find solutions for when it is. If it’s something we can do better, I’d like to make sure we do it,” he added. “I want to establish a … more inviting city where people are going to want to come.”

The mayoral byelection is on Wednesday, Nov. 3.

Coun. Jamey Logan decides against running in mayoral byelection Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Coun. Jamey Logan would likely be a frontrunner if he ran for mayor, but he has decided this isn’t the time to enter the mayoral byelection in November.

Logan announced his decision to stay out of the race for mayor during a brief video he posted to his Facebook page recently.

“Hey everyone, thanks for listening in. I just want to thank family and friends and citizens who reached out to me to see if I was going to run in the 2021 mayoral byelection on Nov. 3,” he said.

“I’ve been giving this a lot of thought, and after many hours of thinking and many hours of discussing this with my family and many sleepless nights, I’ve decided that I, in fact, will not be submitting my name for a chance to be the next mayor of Moose Jaw.” It would have been a great experience to do so, but Logan thought he would be doing a disservice to the City of Moose Jaw since he wanted to acquire more experience as a councillor first. Furthermore, his current job is busy and needs his attention.

“As we navigate through some of the toughest economic times we’ve ever faced in our business over the last 26 years … we’re growing and learning,” he said. “You

know, I really need to focus up and pay attention to the people at work, for the employees who are, in fact, my friends and family. So, I need to be there for them for the next few years.”

When Logan is ready to fully commit his time and effort to the role of mayor, he will run at that time, he continued.

If he is successful then, he promised to put his heart and soul into the position and be the best mayor he could be.

Several strong candidates have already filed their papers before the deadline of Sept. 29, so residents should consider voting for them and should get out and vote, Logan said.

“Remember folks, be kind. Businesses aren’t any happier about the new (provincial) COVID rules than you are, but they are indeed required to enforce them, so be kind,” he added. “Shop local, support local and stay awesome Moose Jaw.” While Logan is not running, many others have stepped forward to lead The Friendly City. Earlier last week, Coun. Crystal Froese was the first to announce her candidacy, followed by Mike Simpkins, Wayne Watermanuk and Brett McAuley, with others announcing their candidacies prior to deadline.

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Strong leadership helped chamber weather the pandemic, outgoing prez says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The past year was challenging for the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce, but it also provided opportunities to experiment with new and rewarding ideas, the outgoing board president says.

The pandemic was tough on many, but the chamber remained a strong advocate for its members and the entire business community, with CEO Rob Clark providing strong leadership along the way, Kylie Sonmor said during the chamber’s recent annual general meeting.

“We are proud of the members and the business community, (while their) resiliency and innovation this past year is something to be truly proud of. And our community, as they have supported our local community by shopping locally,” he

continued. tunities for The chamber in-person launched the meetings or events during “Live, Love, the pandemic, Local” camSonmor said paign this past summer, he still apprewhich eleciated all the vated the or- Chamber CEO Rob Clark (centre) gathers with the support evganization’s organization’s board members after the recent annual eryone gave brand in the general meeting. Photo courtesy the Moose Jaw and him. c o m m u n i t y District Chamber of Commerce “And to Aarand provinon (Ruston, cially, Sonmor remarked. Meanwhile, he new chamber president), congratulations. thanked Clark, Heather Bergdahl, and the You will bring new and exciting leadervolunteer directors for being great people ship roles to the chamber this upcoming year and maybe even a song or interpretive with whom to work.

Even though there weren’t many oppor- dance,” joked the outgoing president.

“All jokes aside, your experience and enthusiasm will continue the tradition of thinking outside the box and show the rest of Saskatchewan that Moose Jaw is not only a place to live but the best place to do business.”

Since Sonmor could not attend the annual general meeting in person, Clark read his speech for him. “(Kylie) did a masterful job, (was) very instrumental in some of the things we did, was a good mentor and helped us along the way this year,” Clark said. “It was a trying year, a marathon year, but we did get through it essentially well.”

The new chamber members this year are Shelly Dahlman, Kyle Favel and Jeff Fox.

New chamber prez Aaron Ruston eager to build on group’s solid foundation Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Aaron Ruston is excited to be the new board president of the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce and is eager to build on the organization’s solid foundation.

It’s an honour and pleasure to be named the new president for the 2021-22 year, while the efforts of previous boards — including under outgoing president Kylie Sonmor — are also appreciated, Ruston said during the chamber’s Sept. 28 annual general meeting. He also appreciated the efforts of the chamber’s Rob Clark and Heather Bergdahl, who have contributed to building the business community here.

“Our membership roster of over 520 (businesses), and respect given by other chambers across the province, speaks to the difference being made and value all the businesses place on this chamber and what it does,” he said.

Ruston and his family sold their business in Kelowna, British Columbia 22 years ago and moved back to Saskatchewan. While he sometimes questioned that decision — especially in the winter — he realized they had moved to a small Saskatchewan

Chamber CEO Rob Clark (right) welcomes new chamber president Aaron Ruston with a plaque, during the chamber’s recent AGM. Photo by Jason G. Antonio

city that was becoming a forward-thinking community, a good place to raise a family and had an attitude of commitment.

“We love Moose Jaw and what it stands for. You have embraced our family as part of you, and I assure you, we will work to make a positive difference so that those who come behind us will also have a home they can be proud of and build upon,” Ruston said.

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The Moose Jaw Association for Community Living Inc. is a parent driven advocacy organization that has been promoting the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities, since 1966. The MJACL supports individuals to realize their rightful place as contributing members of our community. Community living is a simple concept, most of us experience every day. We live in integrated communities; we work with our peers and our children go to school with their neighbourhood friends. However, for people with an intellectual disability, these simple things that we take for granted are not a reality. People with an intellectual disability want and deserve to participate in all these activities of daily life in the community.

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This creativity was seen in the regular online Zoom meetings that the chamber held with businesses, along with a meal program where businesses stepped forward to support the less fortunate in the community.

“The chamber is a very important cog in the wheel of local business, and thus, the families of Moose Jaw and surrounding area,” he said, noting the chamber also provides access to web design, social media ideas, financial and emergent services, and a group plan.

Ruston added that he was excited to work with the chamber as the organization and community moved into a new phase of life.

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Running a successful business is an “ever-changing journey,” especially since a rapidly changing world forces businesses to remain flexible and make decisions to move the organization to the next level, he continued.

“I’ve always believed there is no such thing as a plateau, and we’re either climbing forward or slipping backwards. No one ever said the climb would be easy, but the views are spectacular,” added Ruston.

While business owners run their operations independently, they are also part of a community team that relies on each other to succeed, Ruston said. This support was amply demonstrated during the pandemic and provides a cornerstone for future suc-

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From The Kitchen

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner ends with pumpkin

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

In some families, the cook’s goose would be cooked if the Thanksgiving meal didn’t include pumpkin pie for dessert.

In preparation for the Thanksgiving meal, many homemakers will have prepared their pumpkin puree from the pumpkins grown in their own gardens. Pioneer homemakers preserved the puree in glass jars that were stored in the cool, darkness of the cellar, thus providing home grown goodness for many months.

This week’s recipes offer two ideas for using homemade pumpkin puree or store-bought puree in a can.

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.

••• Pumpkin Cookies 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree

1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk dry ingredients together and set aside.

Cream butter and sugars on high until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Fold in dry ingredients.

Drop onto cookie sheet by heaping tablespoons. Use fingers to slightly flatten. Cookies will puff up rather than spreading.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until the cookies bounce back when touched lightly.

Transfer to wire rack to cool. Frost with a soft icing, if desired. Store cookies in refrigerator.

••• Traditional Pumpkin Pie 1-9 inch pie shell, unbaked 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp. homemade pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp. salt 2 large eggs 2 cups homemade pumpkin puree or 1-15 oz. can pumpkin puree 1-12 oz. can evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Beat eggs and pumpkin until mixed. Combine sugar and spice and add to pumpkin mixture.

Gradually stir in milk. Carefully pour mixture into the pie shell.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 40-50 minutes longer or until centre is set. A sharp knife inserted into the centre should come out clean.

Cool pie on wire rack. Serve with whipped cream.

••• Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/4 cup ground cinnamon 2 tbsps. ground ginger 4 tsps. ground nutmeg 2 tsps. ground allspice 2 tsps. ground cloves Add ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined. Store in a sealed spice jar. Mixture will keep for about two years.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Spooky and Fun Halloween Event at Western Development Museum The Western Development Museum is hosting a month-long Halloween event throughout October, which will be low key and self-led as the museum is attempting to keep crowds small due to the pandemic.

Masks are mandatory in the building, while you will also have to show proof of vaccination.

The activity is geared toward younger

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visitors such as children under age seven.

However, everyone is encouraged to take part.

“The way that it works is our visitors will come in and they will pick up a paper for two of the activities. As they go throughout the museum, they will look for the 13 black cat images and then record the artifact or exhibit where they found them on

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the sheet,” says Karla Rasmussen, education and public program co-ordinator.

The second activity is an escape room-style mystery. Participants will collect a booklet that tells a story about missing black cats, while the booklet will guide them throughout the exhibits as they search for clues.

Anyone who participates in either of these activities is welcome to take home a goody bag. Visitors are also encouraged to bring a can of cat food when they attend to put into the donation bin for the Moose Jaw Humane Society. Those who bring donations will receive a special button/pin featuring one of the black cats from the exhibit.

If visitors complete one or both of the activities, they can also enter to win a prize

basket. There are some toys, books, candy, something for the whole family.

For more information on this event please contact education and public programs co-ordinator, Karla Rasmussen at 306693-5989, or email her at krasmussen@ wdm.ca

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Farm Credit Canada’s Mid Year Farmland Values report revealed Saskatchewan saw the slowest land price the province has seen in the last 15 years.

Nationally, farmland values increased by an average of 3.8% in the first six months of 2021. According to Farm Credit Canada’s mid-year farmland values report, the report also revealed a 6.1% national gain in average farmland values year over year compared to last summer.

During the first half of 2021, the most significant increases were in Ontario (11.5%), British Columbia (8.8%), and Quebec (8.1%). The remaining provinces recorded increases of less than 5% in the first six months.

Saskatchewan specifically saw a 3.5 % average gain within the last 12 months and a 1.8% increase within the previous six months; this reflects the lowest rise in

In contrast, 15 years. The last year, last time the 2020 values province saw reflected Sasan increase katchewan’s of less than 6.2 percent 5% over 12 increase in months was the value of in 2006. farmland, Provincial which was figures show the 5th higha mixed trend, est provincial with values gain the preincreasing vious year. in eastern Farmland regions but values in remaining southwestern stable in the Saskatchwestern areas.

Sun goes down on a wheat field west of Moose Jaw. Dry weather Western Canada’s drought, and economic uncertainty ewan now has blighted has not weakened national farmland demand report range from $900-$3200 the west for confirms. an acre, with an extended average pricperiod.

Both Manitoba and Alberta saw much es reflected at $2000 per acre of farmland. higher year-over-year increases, with Northwest, Northeast, and West-Central Manitoba projecting a 6.3% increase and regions continue to drive up the provincial average, with sale prices seen as high as Alberta seeing a 5.6% increase.

$4500 an acre in the West-Central region.

Nationally though, drought in Western Canada and slow economic recovery in late 2020 did not dampen farmland demand and increase land prices. Commodity prices combined with low-interest rates still encouraged high growth in the price of Canada’s farmland.

“Receipts for grain, oilseed, and pulse producers in the last six months of 2020 were 28.0% higher than for the same period in 2019. This trend continued in the first six months of 2021, with receipts being 22.6% higher than a year ago,” states the report.

British Columbia continues to drive the high national average prices, with the Kootenay region having seen an incredible 28.1% increase in farmland price in 2020.

Prices in British Columbia also went up to $156,300 per acre of farmland in the South Coast region.

The in-depth annual report, which will reflect all land increases by region will be released in April, and will reflect the 2021 year as a whole.

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Marc Legare is a philosopher and motorcycle adventurist.

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

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.

We are, or were, a wealthy country. Our debt, both public and personal, is so large we will not be for long. We have forgotten how and why we became wealthy in the first place. We achieved wealth due to our values and fundamental principles.

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Biting The Hand That Fed Us Free-enterprise with extremely limited government involvement was a cornerstone belief we once had. That long proven system was fundamental in making us one of the wealthiest countries in the world.

However, we turned away from that ideology. Now, every time there is economic hardship, we do not let the free market healthily correct itself. Instead, we bandaid fix it by borrowing more and scream for bailouts to our government with fat, greedy little hands extended.

Free-enterprise is the “big daddy” reason we became rich. There are other essential but less considered values we had that brought us to abundance. One such core moral was, “pay your bills.” It was not so long ago that our society had a healthy level of resentment toward those who went bankrupt or did not pay what they owed.

That is no longer true. David Dinkins summed it up; “Today, certain people file for bankruptcy, businesses and individuals, and it no longer has the stigma it once had. Now it’s almost considered wise, a way to regroup and come back again.”

The legal ramifications of signing a document promising to repay a debt or honor a business deal was well known. There was

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also an unspoken moral obligation to do so. Now, many sign repayment documents without believing in a moral responsibility to live up to that agreement.

It is all too common to hear the pathetic words, “Oh well, if I can’t make the payments, I will just bring the keys back to the bank.” Or, “No big deal, the bank has lots of money anyway.” Those who spew such flippant words do so without any consideration that we all pay for bad debts one way or another. Worse still, it seems they are almost proud of their cavalier disregard for their responsibilities; almost as if defaulting is amusing.

The value of moral obligations regarding financial dealings cannot be overstated.

A high degree of personal accountability between two parties doing business is essential. It makes business run smoothly, produces confidence in future transactions, and encourages future investment. Our dismissing morality in business dealings has damaged our society beyond description.

Another long-forgotten mindset we had was we believed in saving. Instead of immediately incurring debt, we saved up to make purchases or did so to keep a healthy

nest-egg for emergencies. That has evaporated. Many are two or three paychecks away from being insolvent. We currently have a lot of material possessions, few of them we can actually afford. We ignored our emergency nest-egg ideology in order to get more shiny new things immediately.

The change from being savers to borrowers gives the appearance of wealth, but our actual wealth is now an illusion.

By abandoning many simple and honorable basics, we have rotted away the very foundation of our material wellbeing. Because of that, we all can feel the economic axe hovering just above our selfish heads.

Our true colors will be shown when it all comes crashing down. When it does, millions will be pointing their finger at everyone else. Governments, bankers, and the like will be touted as being the culprits and to some degree they are. Nonetheless, we are just as guilty. We walked away from tried-and-true moral economic principles our parents and grandparents valued.

Too bad we forgot the old adage of; “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” One day we might be hungry again.

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Green spaces offer the community a place to destress and relax. But what about the urban wildlife who call these spaces home?

How do they cope with the ever-changing urban areas that surround their living environment?

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) and the University of Regina (U of R) are partnering on a joint project to study the ecosystem of urban-living animals. Their goal is to help future urban planners by collecting information to better understand the needs of wildlife in urban areas.

“Urban environments are the fastest-growing ecosystem in the world and these areas are home to many wildlife species,” Royal Saskatchewan Museum Curator of Vertebrate Zoology Dr. Ryan Fisher said.

“Regina has a lot of green space and wildlife habitat. Unfortunately, we don’t know a lot about how these animals are using these areas. We hope that this project will provide a benchmark of wildlife activity in the city and contribute to a longer-term wildlife monitoring program that can help us understand how wildlife changes as the city changes.”

The study will have fifteen designated locations around the city of Regina. “The areas were selected because they see relatively lower volumes of human traffic but provide suitable habitat for wildlife.”

Each site will be set up with trail cameras and audio equipment for several months in the coming year. Ideally, they want to compare the changes in the seasons with what animals are using each site.

The public is asked to reframe from disturbing the sites in order to get the most accurate information.

“We want our monitoring to represent what is “normal” activity in an area and not to cause people, or animal, behaviour to change in any way. But we do want people to be aware of the project and not to be concerned if they happen upon our equipment,” said Dr. Fisher. “Most people don’t realize that a lot of these species call this area home!” The study will look into a number of species, including moose, deer, raccoons, robins, chickadees, warblers, hawks, little and big brown bats and hoary bats.

This joint study mirrors similar studies performed in other Canadian cities and the United States. “The RSM is truly a centre for excellence when it comes to research,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “This is just some of the worldclass research taking place behind the scenes at the RSM, along with the incredible exhibits and educational programming, there is always something new to discover!”

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By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

With hospital systems near collapse two premiers fiddle faddle

It is unfortunate that politics has taken over development of policy dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The two Prairie provinces —

by Ron Walter Alberta and Saskatchewan — The views and opinions ex- have the highest rate of infecpressed in this article are those tions in Canada and the lowest of the author, and do not necrates of vaccinated residents. essarily reflect the position of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney this publication. steadfastly refuses, as of this writing, to take actions restricting gatherings and containing spread of the virus. His Saskatchewan right wing brother, Premier Scott Moe, follows him like a new puppy.

Yet the heath care systems in both provinces are collapsing.

Surgeries are being postponed to accommodate the ever increasing numbers of COVID patents. ICUs are full.

Nurses are quitting, burned out from mandatory overtime and the feelings of hopelessness as COVID cases and deaths climb and climb.

Doctors are exhausted. How is this state of affairs humane

or efficient?

Months go these two premiers hailed frontline health care workers as heroes for taking risks by attending to COVID 19 patients.

Now these premiers are throwing those heroes under the bus, choosing wealth creation over health creation.

To try and hide the implications of their policies they refuse to make public statistical modelling numbers showing how bad the fourth wave of corona virus will be.

Added to their stubborn policy is the refusal of medical assistance from the federal government. One wonders how much of that refusal is based on a hatred of the current federal prime minister, given their previous behaviour, The inaction of these premiers almost guarantees we will experience waves of the virus for years to come.

We are lucky so far that no new powerful variant has mutated from the existing ones. ___ Some readers have accused me of misinterpreting the Bible in the Sept. 22 Trading Thoughts column by referring to the passage in Romans that is sometimes interpreted as God helps those who help themselves.

The column didn’t say that was the true interpretation. It said “There is a passage in Romans in the Bible which is interpreted as God helps those who help themselves.’’

––– City council has voted to demolish the little used, little known Coteau Street East bridge over the CNR tracks.

The bridge offers a second access to the former Canadian Bible College with an interesting view overlooking Maryland Park, the Moose Jaw River and the river valley.

Pleas to keep the bridge for pedestrian use only were ignored. The lever used by the city administration to get the demolition order was a cost sharing promise by the CNR on the $150,000 expense, with a hint the CNR may not be willing to cost share in future.

Two questions arise.

Why was no action taken by the city to save the bridge 12 years ago when a report suggesting action was made to council? Residents in 2009 asked council to keep the bridge for pedestrian use only.

Is this a administration move to needlessly rid the city of a remotely potential future liability?

MJ Humane Society Facebook Auction Now On

by April Meersman - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Humane Society is a non-profit organization that provides care and safety to companion animals with support from the community and surrounding area.

They offer many services from adoption and lost and found services to a yearly membership to help sponsor their continued work. www.mjhs.ca To help raise funds, the Moose Humane Society will be hosting a special Facebook auction. It will run for four weeks with each week starting on Tuesday and ending on the following Saturday at noon. Although the first week has already finished ending Oct 2nd, the following dates will be taking place: Oct 5th - Oct 9th, Oct 12th - Oct 16th and Oct 19th - Oct 23rd They will be showcasing about fifty items up for bid each week. Thank you to all who took the time to make a donation to this year’s auction. Some items are brand new, while others are handmade by local artisans. Pictures, pottery, quilts, handmade coffee table, gift cards from local businesses and lots more are all up for auction with a total in donations of around $15,000.00.

The Humane Society (MJHS) would like to thank every

who donated to this year’s auction.

“We want to send a special thank you to our community. You make my job so easy because everyone is just so supportive of the shelter. It is incredible. I can’t believe it!

Thank you,” said Donna Fritzke, fundraising coordination for the MJHS. To join in on the auction, join their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/moosejawhumanesociety The MJHS will be posting the week’s items up for auction starting each Tuesday. On Saturday at noon, the auction closes and the winners will be contacted. Best of luck to everyone!

The Humane Society is always in need of regular items that can be dropped off at the shelter. They have a list on their website at: https://mjhs.ca/shelter-wish-list#ad97fc73-51e3-4019a45c-e02e8a708bc3 As well, they have an Amazon wishlist. When an item(s) is purchased off the list, Amazon sends the item(s) directly to the shelter: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/registry/wishlist/2I1QOSKK8ZSDC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_z_g__wf?

These next four weeks will be gearing up for their biggest fundraiser of the year. The 9th annual Paws for Pledges Radiothon will be starting on November 5th. More information will be available soon.

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The Western Development Museum’s recent Coffee Club talk focused on what life was like for early pioneer children in Saskatchewan. Screenshot from WDM talk Saskatchewan’s pioneer children faced unique challenges when they attended school during the 1880s to early 1900s, challenges that the Western Development Museum (WDM) highlighted during a recent presentation.

“School Days” was the focus of the WDM’s recent virtual Coffee Club. Karla Rasmussen, education and public relations program co-ordinator in Moose Jaw, focused on the experiences of rural schoolchildren in one-room schoolhouses.

“This one was really fun to look for pictures for when I was going through the research and updating one of our older scripts … ,” she said.

There were no school buses that could transport children, so families relied on alternative methods of travel, such as an “omnibus,” a type of wagon that horses pulled through-

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out the year, she explained. Meanwhile, in the winter, students travelled in an enclosed horse-pulled homemade caboose that was “all nice and toasty warm inside.”

Many children walked to school since they lived on the farm, while others travelled on horseback. Some students rode with an older sibling if they were too young, she continued. Those who rode on horses or rode in wagons had to look after the animals during the school day.

“They had to be unhitched from their buggies and sheltered from the weather. Sometimes there would be a barn on the school grounds for the horses to stay in,” added Rasmussen. “The students would give them food at recess and at noon.”

On many school grounds, there were small homes called teacherages so the teacher could live close by. If no such buildings existed, the educators would board with a family during the school year.

School books and lunches were the main items students carried each day. However, since there were no backpacks, the youths relied on metal lunch buckets for their food and a book strap to loop around their homework.

Satchel side packs were introduced in the 1940s, making it easier for students to carry their items to school.

At many schools, older students were responsible for raising and lowering the Union Jack flag. This was the then-official flag of Canada since the country was still a dominion or colony under Great Britain.

Teachers used handbells to announce when school started in the morning. Students lined up, with boys in one group

A horse-drawn enclosed homemade caboose. Screenshot from WDM talk and girls in another. They then walked inside to hang up their clothing before sitting at their wooden desks.

In a one-room schoolhouse, this meant up to 45 students from grades 1 to 8 were in the same room. Some of the

older students helped their younger counterparts, while many lessons were completed as a group, said Rasmussen. Students also sang together God Save The King and The Lord’s Prayer.

In the late 1890s and early 1900s, students used a slate and a squeaky chalk pencil to write and answer math equations.

“The slates were not cheap and could easily be broken.

One lady has told us that when she was a little girl, A makeshift water foun- she dropped her slate, and it tain. Screenshot from broke into many pieces. Her WDM talk parents were not happy with her. They could not afford to buy her another one for quite a while,” Rasmussen recalled.

Meanwhile, some desks had inkwells, which allowed students to write with stick pens. However, youths had to be careful not to splash others since the ink did not wash out.

Indoor plumbing did not exist in rural schoolhouses, so everyone had to use a nearby outhouse, which could be cold in the winter, Rasmussen continued. A lack of plumbing also meant students drank from a makeshift water fountain, with water coming from either a nearby well or students bringing water in a pail.

“If a school did not have a fountain like this, they would simply have a pail of water and a dipper, which looks like a large soup ladle … ,” she said. “I think we all got the willies there thinking about where we are in the pandemic, so probably a good thing we don’t do that the same way anymore.”

Many schools lacked playground equipment, but there were sometimes homemade swings or see-saws. Other times, students played games such as jacks, a hanky doll, skipping rope, tag, marbles or baseball.

Other favourite games, Rasmussen added, included Cat and Mouse, Duck Duck Goose, Leapfrog, and Simon Says.

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City owes over $52M in debt on four main projects, report shows Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The City of Moose Jaw owes $52,579,960 in outstanding debt on four projects that stretch back to 2008, while it has paid $21,343,561 in interest on those loans over the past 13 years.

City council borrowed $16.7 million at a 4.64-per-cent interest rate in 2008 to fund the wastewater treatment plant project and rebuild the trunk sewer main on Caribou Street West, according to a council report.

There is $2,841,000 still outstanding on this 15-year loan; it is expected to be paid off by July 2023.

The interest paid to date on it has been $5,399,535.

The municipality borrowed $20,828,000 at

a 5.03-per-cent interest rate in 2009 as part of its share of the multiplex project. There is $13,307,000 still outstanding on this 24-year loan; it is expected to be paid off by August 2034.

The interest paid so far has been $12,178,358.

Council borrowed $11.7 million at a 3.46-per-cent interest rate in 2017 to help fund improvements — such as a power backup — at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant, the report said. There is $10,658,960 still outstanding on this 25-year loan; it is expected to be repaid in November 2042.

The interest paid so far has been $1,311,331.

Meanwhile, the municipality borrowed $30 million at a 3.59-per-cent interest rate

in 2018 for “a variety of waterworks infrastructure improvement” projects, with the primary project being a pipeline to Buffalo Pound. There is $25,773,000 still outstanding on this 15-year loan; it is expected to be repaid by September 2033.

The interest paid to date has been $2,454,337.

Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning asked city administration to list outstanding debt obligations at the Aug. 23 council meeting. Administration then provided a list during the Sept. 27 meeting.

“Thank you to the finance department for providing that list of debt limit and the amount outstanding and the interest paid to date,” Luhning said. “I don’t have any fur-

ther questions on that.”

While these four projects make up the bulk of Moose Jaw’s outstanding debts, not all debt that council has agreed to guarantee was shown in the report.

Other outstanding debt includes a loan guarantee for the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (BPWTC; $10.6 million), a loan guarantee for the Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority ($1 million), another guarantee for the BPWTC of $15.6 million

by BPWTC, and $8 million for the pumphouse project.

These projects put the city’s debt load over $78 million; the debt limit is $95 million.

New ‘catcher beam’ under Fourth Avenue bridge a backup system if structure collapses Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The department of engineering plans to install a “catcher beam” underneath the Thunderbird (Fourth Avenue) Viaduct as a backup in case the existing bridge infrastructure fails.

Associated Engineering completed a preliminary design report in February as part of the City of Moose Jaw’s $16-million effort to rebuild the structure. That report identified a critical junction called a halfjoint beneath the bridge — it connects the 1965 and 1989 sections — as an issue that needed to be addressed.

Installing a half-joint was a method used decades ago to connect two bridges with piers beneath them, where one span rested upon another, engineering director Bevan Harlton explained during the Sept. 27 regular council meeting. However, that type of connection provides a “big risk” since there is no backup redundancy if the structure collapses.

The catcher beam will sit below and catch the bridge if the half-joint fails, he continued. However, this addition does not extend the bridge’s service life since it’s not a part of the structure. Instead, it’s an additional layer of protection and gives city hall time to design and build a new structure.

The engineering department has issued a tender for contractors to build the catcher beam and conduct further deck testing. The tender closed Sept. 29 and the work is expected to begin in October.

The bridge will not be closed when contractors install the catcher beam, but it will

be shuttered for a few days when engineers analyze the deck.

Funding exists in the 2021 budget to pay for this $230,000 catcher beam, Harlton’s report indicated. Meanwhile, a class B cost estimate for the Thunderbird rehabilitation — currently at 50 per cent of the design phase — is $16,041,850. This includes a 15-per-cent contingency and $2,991,850 in associated project risks.

As the design advances, the identified risks will either be addressed or added to the known costs, the report added. Meanwhile, funding for this project will be challenging, so the municipality will need support from provincial or federal grants and CP Rail.

If the bridge did fail and the catcher beam performed its job, then city hall would close the bridge immediately, Harlton added.

When council talks about supporting important infrastructure priorities, the Fourth Avenue bridge is one of the biggest, especially since it’s a major thoroughfare, said Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning. Meanwhile, council will have to come up with “creative ways” to complete this project since material costs will continue to increase.

“This is absolutely a priority. We need to take care of it right away,” agreed Coun.

Crystal Froese. “We need to make sure there isn’t any unforeseen circumstances with that bridge.”

Another important aspect is that it will cost $16 million to rehabilitate the bridge, said Coun. Heather Eby. Before her time on council, she remembers how the city closed

the bridge for a project and “it was a detrimental thing” for the people on South Hill.

“So, we want to be sure that this is something we get into our budget somehow sooner rather than later,” she added. “I

know administration is working with CP Rail and will look at this during the budget.

(Also), hopefully, we never have to use the catcher beam.”

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City Hall Council Notes The next regular city council meeting is Tuesday, Oct 12

NOTICE OF POLLS 2021 MUNICIPAL BY-ELECTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that a poll has been granted for the election of: Mayor (1):

City of Moose Jaw;

and that except where noted, voting will take place on Wednesday, the 3rd day of November 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below.

REGULAR POLLS The following Regular Polls are open on By-Election Day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Poll #1 Poll #2 Poll #3 Poll #4

Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre Church of Our Lady Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre Minto United Church

250 Thatcher Drive East 566 Vaughan Street 235 3rd Avenue NE 1036 7th Avenue NW

ADVANCE POLLS An Advance Poll has been established at Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre and at City Hall as follows: Poll #5

Voting at Advance Polls will take place at Cosmo Senior Citizens Centre, 235 3rd Ave. N.E:

• • •

12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021 Voting at Advance Polls will take place at City Hall, 2nd Floor, 228 Main St. N. 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2021

•

SPECIAL POLL Poll #6

Dr. F. H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

55 Diefenbaker Dr.

A Special Poll has been established at the location listed above. Voting at the Special Poll takes place on By-Election Day, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Only persons receiving care at the location listed above at which the Special Poll is established, may vote at the Special Poll.

MOBILE POLL Poll #7 Mobile Poll

By Application Only

If you are unable to attend at an established polling place because of a physical disability or limited mobility, or because you are a resident caregiver of a person who cannot do so, you can arrange for election officials to come to your home to take your vote. Electors wishing to apply for this service must complete an application form and forward it to the City Clerk’s Office by Monday, October 25, 2021 by 12:00 Noon. Application forms are available online and from the Office of the City Clerk, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Applications must be approved by the Returning Officer and will be notified of their entitlement to vote at the Mobile Poll.

MAIL-IN BALLOTS Any eligible voter may vote by mail-in ballot. You are required to submit a registration form, witness declaration, and provide a mailing address of the location you will be during the By-Election. The application deadline for mail-in ballots received electronically and by mail is Tuesday, October 12, 2021. The deadline for mail-in ballots applied for in person at City Hall is Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Once the ballots have been prepared, a ballot and instructions will be mailed to the address provided. It is the responsibility of the voter to return the ballot to City Hall no later than 8:00 p.m. on By-Election Day, Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Ballots received after 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 will be marked as spoiled.

Council permits residents who are receiving care in a personal care facility or similar institution situated within the municipality to vote in the By-election by mail-in ballot. The Returning Officer will facilitate the use of mail-in ballots for residents in consultation with the Administrators at each of the following facilities: Providence Place Bentley Retirement Community Pioneer Housing Association Extendicare/Moose Jaw Chez Nous Senior Citizens Home Capilano Court Mulberry Estates Retirement Chateau St. Michael’s High Park Towers Temple Towers Victoria Towers Heritage Place Timothy Eaton’s Centre Crescent Park Retirement Villa West Park Crossing Points West Living

1002nd Avenue North East 425 – 4th Avenue North West 1000 Albert Street 1151 Coteau Street West 1101 Grafton Avenue 1236 – 3rd Avenue North West 220 Mulberry Lane 525 – 7th Avenue South East 220 High Street East 750 – 1st Avenue North East 123 Fairford Street East 245 River Street East 510 Main Street North 134 Athabasca Street East 1801 Meier Drive 917 Bradley Street

IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS In order to vote, you must have the following: 1.

OR 2.

One government-issued identification that contains a photograph of the elector AND the name of the elector AND the address of the elector. (eg. Saskatchewan Driver’s License, Saskatchewan ID Card or other valid government issued photo ID).

Two pieces of identification which both show the name of the elector, and at least one of which also establishes their address.

For further details of identification requirements visit our website at www.moosejaw.ca.

City’s HR director, Al Bromley, to retire after 10 years with municipality Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Al Bromley, the director of human resource services with the City of Moose Jaw, has decided to retire after 10 years in his position with the city.

City council accepted Bromley’s retirement notice “with regret” during the Sept.

27 regular meeting. His retirement officially was on Friday, Oct. 1.

Bromley started working for the city as director of HR services in 2011 and has been a critical person to the municipality’s success, said city manager Jim Puffalt. He leaves behind a “tremendous” strategic, transformational HR services department that meets and supports city hall’s goal of having a sense of purpose.

“He often noted that human resources has to be as much transformational as transactional. He walked that talk, and due to his efforts, the City of Moose Jaw’s succession planning program was recognized by

our peers as one of the best in the country,” Puffalt continued.

“We wish him all the best in his years of retirement.”

Other members of city council also praised Bromley’s work over the years.

“I’ve only worked with Mr. Bromley for half of the time he’s been here at the city, but I know I have been on his doorstep a few times looking for advice in certain circumstances … ,” said Coun. Crystal Froese. “I just want to wish you the very best.

I going to miss your wisdom around this table, but most of all, I think we’re going to miss your sense of humour.”

Before Bromley began working at city hall, he spent several years working in human resources for a manufacturing company in Regina and with a post-secondary institution.

Council appoints Prairie South’s Jennifer Prokopetz to clean-up committee Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City council has appointed Prairie South School Division’s Jennifer Prokopetz to sit on the community clean-up committee after her predecessor stepped down to pursue other opportunities.

Council approved Prokopetz’s appointment during the Sept. 27 regular council meeting. Her term commences immediately and concludes on Sept. 1, 2023, or until a successor is appointed.

This position became vacant after Darren Teneycke, a former superintendent with Prairie South, resigned from the committee on Sept. 1. He explained in an email to city hall that he resigned because he no longer worked for Prairie South and had moved away from Moose Jaw. He suggested that Prokopetz would be a good replacement.

“I would be happy to sit on the committee; thank you for the invitation,” Prokopetz said in an email to city hall on Sept.

2. “Looking forward to working with you and the team.”

The city clerk’s office continues to work with the public to fill those vacancies when they occur, a council report said. That is why the office recommended Prokopetz to fill the role.

The clean-up committee met for the first time recently and engaged in a brainstorming session to generate ideas for future activities, said Coun. Kim Robinson. The group finished the meeting with a mandate to meet again in a few months to flesh out possible ideas, including a kickoff project in the spring.

“The conclusion was it would be difficult to get something going in the last few months of this year,” he added. “It’s a pretty good bunch (with) lots of energy. I’m looking forward to great things.”

Drew Bakken named development officer to oversee the zoning bylaw Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

City hall has hired a new development officer to help oversee the zoning bylaw and all that comes with enforcing it.

Drew Bakken started work with the City of Moose Jaw on Sept. 7 as a development planner, while one of his first duties has been to act as a development officer for the municipality. To administer the zoning bylaw, though, city council had to appoint him as per instructions in that bylaw.

Appointing Bakken as a development officer for the City of Moose Jaw is exactly what council did during its Sept. 27 regular meeting, after the six-member body unanimously voted in favour of his appointment.

Bakken will take zoning applications from residents, while he will be the first person residents talk to when they visit city hall to discuss these types of issues, explained city manager Jim Puffalt.

BY-ELECTION RESULTS The result of the By-Election will be declared at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 228 Main Street North, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

For all your By-Election questions, please contact the By-Election office at 306-694-4426 or visit our website at www.moosejaw.ca.

Dated at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, this 6th day of October 2021.

Tracy Wittke, Returning Officer

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City Hall Council Notes The next regular city council meeting is Tuesday, Oct 12

Proof of vaccine status needed to attend meetings at city hall starting Oct. 1 Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

While residents must wear a mask inside city-owned buildings, they will soon have to provide proof of vaccination if they want to attend a council meeting at city hall.

During its Sept. 27 regular meeting, council voted 5-1 in favour of a policy that anyone who wants to attend a council meeting or other public meetings or hearings be required to show a vaccine passport before entry or negative COVID-19 test.

Coun. Kim Robinson was opposed.

This policy is based on the provincial requirements that go into effect Friday, Oct. 1. Residents must show proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test result before accessing public meetings or other public venues such as restaurants, entertainment sites or gyms.

“Municipalities need to continue providing essential services while keeping in mind the safety and health of citizens and the council members,” said city manager Jim Puffalt.

Municipalities are expected to adhere to provincial public health measures, including mandatory masking in all public spaces and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test, he continued.

Meanwhile, municipal councils have a legislative require-

ment to hold open meetings where the public can attend as a delegation or observer. Therefore, if a municipality chooses to hold in-person meetings, it must implement this type of policy.

People who cannot provide the required proof would be directed to attend virtually or online, Puffalt said. Meanwhile, city hall will not retain the information it collects about people’s vaccination status — aside from employees and councillors — and will record that the people were in the building.

All provincial government employees must be fully vaccinated or provide proof of a negative test result regularly, the new policy said. While municipal employees are not included in this order, a municipality can implement a policy requiring mandatory jabs for its staff as an employer.

“The purpose of the proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy is to reduce the risks of COVID-19 in the workplace and to provide a safe environment for employees and the public to access and use city facilities,” the policy continued. “COVID-19 is a highly contagious communicable disease. It is critical that the City of Moose Jaw use all available tools at its disposal to ensure that its workplaces are as safe as possible … .

“Individuals who are not vaccinated thus pose a greater risk to their personal health and safety and to the health and safety of those around them,” the policy claimed.

“The City of Moose Jaw strongly encourages all citizens, other than any for whom it is not medically recommended, to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations at their first opportunity.”

Four pieces of documentation will be accepted as per this policy: a printed copy of the vaccination record, a digital copy of the record such as a screenshot or QR code, a vaccination card received on the date of the jab, or documents showing proof of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test by a health-care provider.

All of these will need to be verified by photo ID, the policy said.

Vaccine exemptions will be accepted for people with medical exemptions and children under age 12.

Masking exemptions will be accepted for people with medical conditions. Written confirmation of the medical condition must include the name of the individual, the name of the health-care professional, the phone number of that physician, the signature of that physician, the date when the confirmation was provided.

Vaccination status policy could create ‘two-tiered society,’ city councillor says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Coun. Kim Robinson is concerned that forcing people to show proof of vaccination status will infringe on their ability to move freely in Moose Jaw and will lead to a segregated community.

“Are we creating a two-tiered society? I know a family in town that had a severe reaction to vaccinations (in the past) and they are scared stiff of getting any vaccine right now,” he said during a city council discussion on Sept.

27 about showing proof of vaccination to attend public meetings in city buildings.

“They are an athletic family. They have a genetic predisposition to the previous vaccines (they took). Now we’re telling them, ‘You can’t show up here (to city hall) or go to the fitness centre (at Yara Centre)’?

“That’s an affront on our rights and liberties. It doesn’t sound to me like the province has given us a heckuva lot of options here,” he added. “This gives me a lot of concern that we’re overreaching.”

The City of Moose Jaw is obligated to follow the provincial government’s guidelines, said city manager Jim Puffalt. City administration expects to have more information about this requirement soon but needed this policy in place immediately so council can have public meetings in October.

City hall has made changes to its operating procedures by

placing a Commissionaire near the front doors to monitor who comes and goes, he added.

All municipalities are “creatures of the province” and are obligated to follow public health orders, echoed Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning. For her, she is concerned about the viability of the health-care system since she knows how stressed it is.

“We have to do our part,” she stated, noting the provincial government is helping residents get back to their normal lives, “whatever that means in this new world we’re living in.”

Luhning added that the vaccine passports will be implemented at city hall on Oct. 1, while many businesses will also be forced to follow suit, “and that’s the way it is.”

Municipalities asked the province for help and the government has stepped in with a proof of vaccination policy, which is something council must also have, said Coun.

Jamey Logan. He noted that while businesses likely don’t want to implement this policy any more than anyone else, it must be enforced.

“Be kind to people and we’ll get through this,” he added.

This is a stressful time, but several weeks ago, 23 doctors collectively wrote a letter explaining how overwhelmed the health-care system is with unvaccinated people, said Coun. Crystal Froese. She has family who works in health

Creation of fitness centre on South Hill one step closer to reality Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The construction of a fitness centre on South Hill is one step closer to reality after city council provided further approval for the project.

During the Sept. 27 regular meeting, council approved a subdivision application for 1135 Ninth Avenue Southwest, provided applicant Nathan Fall gives city administration a satisfactory building code analysis.

The application meets all requirements in existing municipal bylaws and The Planning and Development Act, 2007, a council report said.

This is the second time Fall’s project has come before council. On May 25, he submitted a discretionary use application for a commercial recreation establishment, which council subsequently approved.

The aspiring business owner plans to construct the building on a separately established lot by subdividing the property’s southern portion.

The property is zoned C1 neighbourhood commercial district, while the proposed subdivision conforms to the

zoning bylaw for land use and minimum development standards, said Michelle Sanson, director of planning and development. All services are adjacent to the property and do not need to be altered to accommodate the project, while no utility easements exist that could be affected.

Several sections of the Official Community Plan (OCP) apply to this subdivision application, she continued.

Section 5.2.1.c recommends that the city encourage infill of existing commercial areas instead of creating and servicing new commercial areas. This proposed subdivision will be constructed in a well-established neighbourhood that has infill development. The business will also create jobs and provide services to the surrounding area.

Section 5.2.2.c of the OCP speaks about establishing commercial sites along collector or arterial roadways. This project, said Sanson, will not negatively affect infrastructure, area residences are not expected to cause conflict, and the fitness centre will offer recreation and exercise opportunities for area residents.

care and “overtime here is nuts.”

“The stress here in our own city in health care is real and its happening … ,” she added. “People need to take advantage of pop-up clinics and get vaccinated and that will protect businesses and the health-care system and the health of those we call our neighbours.”

Robinson noted that he never questioned whether the health-care system was under stress, as it’s been under stress for more than five years. Instead, he questioned the ethical reasons council was making this decision, while he didn’t think creating a two-tiered society was appropriate.

People don’t necessarily need a vaccination, but they will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, said Coun. Doug Blanc. Council isn’t telling people to stay away from city hall, it’s simply telling them to provide proof, similar to showing a driver’s licence for services or the way companies drug test their staff.

“This is not our mandate, this is from the provincial government,” he added. “We’ve been after them for some time to step up and do their due diligence and they did … . I think this is long overdue.”

FREE YARD WASTE WEEKEND OCTOBER 23 & 24

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MOOSE JAW

All Departments in City Hall will be closed on: MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021 (Thanksgiving Day) In addition, there will be NO TRANSIT SERVICE on Monday, October 11, 2021

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City Hall Council Notes The next regular city council meeting is Tuesday, Oct 12

Residents urge council to preserve Coteau Street bridge for future use Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Coteau Street Bridge is headed for demolition in the coming years, but that didn’t stop Doug Reichel and other residents from attempting to convince city council to preserve the historic structure.

Reichel appeared before council on Sept. 27 and asked council to refurbish the century-old bridge so walkers, joggers and cyclists could continue using it to access Wakamow Valley. A small group of area residents sat in the gallery, while several emails supporting the bridge were included with the agenda package.

However, city council later voted 4-2 to deny Reichel’s request and receive and file his plea. This means the demolition will proceed for roughly $150,000, cost-shared with CN Railway.

Councillors Crystal Froese and Doug Blanc were opposed.

Minor maintenance to keep the bridge open until 2025 would cost $220,500, while major rehabilitation and complete replacement in 2035 would cost $1.56 million, a council report said.

Save the bridge Reichel has lived on South Hill for 16 years and knows how important the bridge is to the hundreds of pedestrians, cyclists and runners who use it every month. That is why it was a shock for area residents and the nearby Church of God to learn about the bridge’s demolition.

It was also surprising that the last time city hall consulted with residents was in 2009, he continued. Residents urged the municipality then to block the bridge to vehicles and turn it into a pedestrian bridge. A 2009 report even suggested closing the bridge to traffic within two years and

making it for people only.

Blocking access to the bridge to vehicles would have involved installing steel barriers for $20,000, with funding included in the 2010-14 budget.

“There would have been additional costs to demolish the bridge in approximately 40 years,” Reichel said. “Four-zero years. The City of Moose Jaw seems to have lost its sense of ownership on this one.”

Past reports City hall failed to follow through on that 2009 report, while it later favoured a 2017 document that urged the city to demolish the bridge, he continued. Community consultations should have preceded this decision.

“Why was the bridge safe for 40 years to pedestrian traffic, but now it is not?” he wondered.

This situation is a good reason why Moose Jaw needs a ward system, where councillors are elected geographically and understand the issues in those areas, he added.

Reasons to save Reichel then provided seven reasons why council should rethink the bridge’s future and turn it into a pedestrian-only footpath.

The first reason is the structure is historic and structurally sound, making it strong enough to accommodate people.

Secondly, hundreds of people access the bridge each month to reach the valley, such as students at Cornerstone Christian School, clients of Wakamow Detox Centre, area residents, and the Church of God. Even Reichel uses it to walk and run.

Thirdly, this bridge is about connection, not just from one

side to the other, but also from the past to the present.

“In these logic-warping times, in these isolating times, in our history, Moose Javians need connection … ,” said Reichel. “We would like our community to enjoy easy access to the beautiful Wakamow Valley in the years to come.”

Fourth, there is value in having walking bridges for everyone in Moose Jaw, which is a community of bridges, he continued. There are already six pedestrian-only bridges in the valley, which is a place of peace, tranquillity, and sanity.

Fifth, the bridge provides safe access for children and adults to cross into the valley. Otherwise, they would have to cross the tracks or be “funnelled onto the notoriously” bumpy Home Street near the Sportsman Centre, Reichel said, or people would have to walk down the steep First Avenue Northwest street to access the park.

Sixth, closing the bridge to vehicles would preserve the structure for many years of safe use, said Reichel. The 2009 report said it could last 40 years, while the 2017 document was based on ongoing vehicle use. Had city council acted earlier, further deterioration could have been prevented.

Lastly, the money spent demolishing the bridge would be better spent refurbishing the structure and connecting the community, Reichel added. He thought it was “a colossal waste of our hard-earned money in taxes” to tear down the bridge when Home Street needs attention.

The Moose Jaw Express will have a separate story with council’s discussion about the bridge.

Coteau Street bridge in poor condition and needs to go, city says Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

The Coteau Street East bridge is in the worst condition of all 15 bridges in Moose Jaw and should be demolished, city administration says.

The bridge was constructed between 1908 and 1913 and CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY OF MOOSE JAW’S BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Applications are now being accepted from citizens interested in taking an active role on the City’s Boards and Committees for the following: • Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Heritage Advisory Committee (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Parks, Recreation & Facilities Advisory Committee (3 citizen-at-large vacancies; 1 youth-at-large representative between 16 and 23 years of age; 1 senior-at-large representative 55+ years of age) • Public Works, Infrastructure & Environment Advisory Committee (2 citizen-at-large vacancies; 1 senior-at-large representative 55+ years of age; 1 youth-at-large representative between 16 and 23 years of age; 1 citizen representative of the First Nations or Métis Community) • Special Needs Advisory Committee (8 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Youth Advisory Committee (1 home school student who is a resident of Moose Jaw; 1 student representative from an accredited distance learning school who is a resident of Moose Jaw; and 2 youth-at-large representatives between 18 and 25 years of age, from schools not currently represented on the Committee.)

• Board of Revision (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Development Appeals Board (2 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Board of Police Commissioners (2 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) - must be residents of Moose Jaw. • Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) - must be from the aviation and aerospace industries or from the region including the RM of Moose Jaw. • Moose Jaw Public Library Board (6 citizen-at-large vacancies) - must also be willing to sit on the: Palliser Regional Library Board (2 citizen-at-large vacancies to be appointed by Council from the membership of the MJ Public Library Board) • Wakamow Valley Authority (3 citizen-at-large vacancies) • Murals Project Management Committee (7 citizen-at-large vacancies)

Application forms and additional information regarding the above committees can be obtained from the City of Moose Jaw’s website at www.moosejaw.ca OR by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, (306-694-4424).

Applications may be submitted online through the City’s website, by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 3J8, or by email to cclerk@moosejaw.ca.

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12:00 noon, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021.

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has reached the end of its life, which is why city hall included its demolition in the 2021 budget for $150,000, Bevan Harlton, director of engineering services, told city council during its Sept. 27 regular meeting.

The municipality plans to share demolition costs with Canadian National Railway (CNR), while the department is working with a consultant on the tear-down.

While a group of residents urged council to preserve the bridge for pedestrian use, it’s not that simple to convert the structure to that purpose, Harlton said. It would cost $220,000 to perform minor maintenance until the bridge’s demolition in 2025, while major renovations would cost $1.56 million, and the bridge would still be torn down in 2035.

Engineering reports Stantec Engineering completed a report in 2017 that found an average daily vehicle count of 50. Meanwhile, Associated Engineering completed a condition survey report in 2020 and determined the bridge was beyond its service life, continued to decline in condition and had fewer replacement, refurbishment, or demolition options.

Four factors limit the bridge’s future use, Harlton continued. These include structural issues; the bridge has a fourtonne limit; the residential road connecting from the west limits geometric changes; and the structure does not meet Transport Canada’s rail clearance guidelines.

“We are at a point where the bridge is still at a four-tonne load, but the next steps are, can it support its own dead load?” Harlton added.

Council discussion Coun. Jamey Logan was alarmed to see the structural issues and thought safety was the most important issue.

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He didn’t think they should push this issue into the future since the costs would likely rise and CN Rail might refuse to cost-share.

“It’s not a Band-Aid fix to repair this thing … ,” he added.

“I am not convinced it needs to stand any longer.”

Coun. Heather Eby acknowledged that she used the bridge regularly but pointed out that, similar to the Seventh Avenue Southwest bridge situation, council’s job is to ensure infrastructure is safe for everyone. That is why she relied on the experts to tell her whether infrastructure meets code or needs to be torn down.

Contrary to what some have said, council discussed this issue during the 2021 budget talks, she continued, based on notes she took of their conversation. This should have been flagged then if people had problems with it.

“I don’t like to see these bridges go either, but this is not the time to be changing this decision,” Eby added.

Coun. Crystal Froese admitted that she voted in favour of the 2021 budget but pointed out that the pandemic has increased activity in the valley and how much residents use the pathways.

She noted that other bridges in Moose Jaw used to be for vehicles but are now for pedestrians, such as the Cree bridge near Wellesley Park. Meanwhile, council found an inexpensive solution to repair and reopen the Seventh Avenue Southwest bridge.

“The common-sense approach is rather than spending money to demolish the bridge, we should extend its life by closing it to cars and give it to pedestrians and revisit it at budget time … ,” she added. “I don’t think we’ve explored this as far as we should and could.”

Coun. Doug Blanc agreed, saying it would be cheaper to maintain the bridge for pedestrians and close it to vehicles.

The report states “very clearly” that the bridge is in poor condition and is nearly finished, said Acting Mayor Dawn Luhning. Thus, she didn’t think there was anything in Harlton’s report to convince her to change her mind.

Council then voted 4-2 to proceed with the demolition as scheduled in the budget. Froese and Blanc were opposed.

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City Hall Council Notes The next regular city council meeting is Tuesday, Oct 12

Changes coming to city’s ethics policies for employees, elected officials Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Updates are coming to two municipal policies that dictate how employees should conduct themselves and how elected officials should act, while a standalone bylaw will also be created to govern individuals on city boards and committees.

City council voted unanimously to approve an updated employee code of conduct during its Sept. 27 regular council meeting.

It also directed city administration to bring forward a standalone bylaw to address code of conduct and disclosure principles for members of committees and bylaws and create a bylaw amendment to the elected members’ code of ethics bylaw to address four areas: · Providing greater detail on the nature of ethical behaviours and the types of behaviours that will be monitored · Expanding the complaints procedures component to address how and when an external investigation may be initiated · Providing specific leave of absence provisions for a council member wishing to pursue provincial or federal politics · Giving city administration the leeway to monitor additional matters that it believes council should review

Two changes in the employee code of conduct stand out.

Municipal employees operating a vehicle while on city business must have a valid driver’s licence and endorsement for their vehicle type. If their licence is revoked, suspended or becomes void, they must advise their manager/director immediately and cease operating all vehicles while on municipal business.

Meanwhile, a “whistleblower policy” would give employees the power to reveal wrongdoing to senior management or law enforcement. “(The) City of Moose Jaw is committed to integrity and ethical behaviour in the workplace and will foster and maintain an environment where employees can work safely and appropriately, without fear of retaliation,” a council report said. “Employees who have knowledge of an actual or potential breach of the code shall report it in confidence through their supervisor/manager to the department head.”

Background City council adopted a code of ethics for elected officials and employees in 1986, and while it remains in effect, two standalone ethics bylaws have supplanted the code after the provincial government ordered changes following the controversy in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood in 2017, the report explained.

The province specifically directed municipalities to enact an elected member code of ethics and an employee code of conduct. While city hall always had these in place, in 2017 council passed a new elected members’ code of ethics bylaw and updated the employee code of conduct, which mirrored the provincial legislation.

There is currently no provision for how and when an elected official might take a leave of absence to pursue provincial or federal politics, the report continued. Changes to the code of ethics would also address the issue of consistently filling the interim vacancy of any council position in the future.

City administration also thought creating a standalone code of conduct bylaw for members of city boards and committees was appropriate, while it would mirror the ethical provisions of the other two bylaws and set out the relevant reporting procedures.

Council discussion “It is a living document, so it’s always good to make sure we are refreshing and revisiting the code of ethics,” said Coun. Crystal Froese. “I also really appreciate that we’re looking to bring a standalone one forward for our Moose Jaw committees and board members … just because they also too carry a weight on their shoulders.”

REFLECTIVE MOMENTS

Historic Coteau St. E. bridge evokes fond memories If my father were alive today, he would be preparing to have a sit-in to stop demolition of the historic Coteau Street East bridge.

And prior to his sit-in he would have appeared before city council to plead to have the bridge retained as at least a pedestrian and cycling path Joyce Walter into Wakamow Valley. His For Moose Jaw Express pleas would not have been as ronjoy@sasktel.net polite as those expressed by The views and opinions ex- other citizens who asked counpressed in this article are cil to think a second time about those of the author, and do demolishing the structure. not necessarily reflect the po- He would have been disturbed sition of this publication. at council’s decision to go ahead with demolition based on engineering reports, some of which had gathered dust on a city shelf for several years and appeared to be dusted off again during budget discussions, with little communication to the citizens regularly using the bridge.

For 20-plus years my parents lived at 210 and 214 Coteau St. E., with the bridge at the end of that block. There was continuous vehicular traffic across the bridge, merging with little problem with walkers, cyclists and parents with baby strollers out for an afternoon or evening stroll to admire the beauty of the park.

On spring, summer and autumn days, two or three older gentlemen living on that block would gather at the bridge, coffee mugs in hand, to discuss world topics of interest and provide solutions in those 20 or so minutes spent together.

During the growing season, Dad would leave the apartment with an ice cream bucket in hand, to look first for Saskatoon berries and later in the year, for chokecherries.

He knew which bushes produced the most and on a regular basis and he tried to keep that information to himself, or at least to get there before other interlopers discovered his favourite spot.

Before we investigated further, we, his family, had no idea that his berry picking involved climbing down the embankment and clinging to a sapling with one hand while picking with the other. When questioned about the safety of his adventure, he would grin and say something to the effect: “I haven’t fallen yet.”

The train tracks in proximity to his climb down and up were of no apparent concern, possibly because of lack of use by any heavy rail traffic on those tracks. Dad said he could always jump into a boxcar for a free ride if he got too close to the tracks.

After attending a few air shows in person, he decided the crowds on the tarmac and on the road leading to the show were too congested for his Prairie soul. And thus, with stool in one hand and a lunch bucket in the other, he ventured to the bridge, found a safe spot and spent an afternoon watching the sky and the aerobatic displays of

the Snowbirds and other fast-travelling performers. On a clear day he could see forever.

His affinity for the Coteau Street East bridge is not an isolated acknowledgement of the pleasure that bridge has provided over the years. Doug Reichel, representing citizens wanting to keep their bridge, was eloquent in his heart-felt presentation, describing the bridge as a connection from the past, extending into the present for all the citizens who have used and still use the bridge.

Councillors supported the reports of engineers with bridge expertise and stood by their budget-talk decision to demolish the bridge, with varying cost figures arising from different reports. A time-line was not defined, although with CN Rail agreeing to pay half the cost, the city might move at a more rapid pace to ensure the cheque will be in the bank.

Meanwhile, my dad is likely muttering about the decision and shaking his head in disbelief. And the citizens on earth who support the bridge are definitely feeling deflated in the knowledge that the bridge, built in 1913, is but one more piece of the city’s history to be tossed aside.

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Cyclones take third place in Weyburn senior girls volleyball tournament Central posts 3-2 record through round robin, down Lumsden in bronze medal game Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

With the short high school season, the focus for every volleyball team in Moose Jaw is as much rapid improvement as possible before the city and regional playdowns hit.

The Central Cyclones appear to be on that right track in senior girls action The Cyclones posted a 3-2 record in the round robin at a tournament in Weyburn recently before going on to claim the bronze medal. A few days later in league play, Central nearly took the first set off the powerhouse Peacock Toilers before eventually falling in three sets.

It’s all a sign that things are moving in the right direction in the eyes of Cyclones coach Joe Gunnis.

“We’ve been getting better each and every tournament,” Gunnis said. “With more practice time and getting back to the sport they haven’t been able to play for a while, it’s been great, and to see the girls continue to improve and gain knowledge in the game is really important. They’ve been

able to get a little bit better every day, and that’s what we want to see.”

Their showing in Weyburn was a prime example. The tournament featured a host of 5A teams -- including Weyburn, Regina Riffel and Yorkton -- and offered a good test as to where the 4A Cyclones currently stand.

“It was definitely a great weekend, the competition has been good and there’s lots of parity in the province from what we’ve seen as well,” Gunnis said. “Weyburn has a great team, Riffel has a very scrappy good team and we seem to meet them in every playoff in every tournament we’ve been in and have been going back and forth. This time in Weyburn they had our number, but I’m sure we’ll see them again… There was lots of great competition and some close games, so the girls definitely worked for everything they achieved and played some great volleyball.”

Central opened with a hard-fought 25-17, 25-27, 13-15 loss to Riffel before reel-

ing off wins over Yorkton (25-17, 2519), Weyburn 2 (25-13, 21-25, 15-3) and Lumsden (25-15, 25-16). They closed out their round robin with a 25-19, 25-19 loss to Weyburn 1.

The Cyclones then dropped a 25-19, 25-13 decision to Riffel in the semifinal but rebounded to defeat Lumsden 22-25, 25-21, 18-16 and win bronze.

Against the Toilers last Tuesday night, Peacock took a 25-23, 25-12, 25-17 victory.

The contest between Vanier and Briercrest Christian Academy was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Caronport.

“Peacock shows a bit of a different game than some other teams and it’s about getting used to that, being able to play good defence,” Gunnis said. “So we continue to push forward and try to learn from any mistakes that were made and that’s the important thing. We played really well and were competitive in the first set, so we’ll continue to push to practice those things we need to and get better as we go and see

The Central Cyclones girls volleyball team finished third at a tournament in Weyburn this past weekend. what happens when we see them later in the season.”

High school girls league action was scheduled for Oct. 5 with Peacock at Vanier and Briercrest tentatively at Central. Game times are 8 p.m.

Stage set for epic high school boys volleyball showdown this week on Tues night Battle of undefeated teams to feature Vanier Vikings at Cornerstone Christian School Falcons The Moose Jaw high school boys volleyball league has traditionally seen one team or another rise to the top and take control of things early in the season.

A decade ago, the Central Cyclones stood over the league like an iron colossus. In more recent years, the Vanier Vikings have risen to the top, taking comfortable threeset victories on a regular basis.

But fans have been in for a treat in the early going of the 2021 campaign, and all signs are that’s not going to change any time soon.

Four of the league’s five teams have taken sets off one another already in the early going, and for the top three teams in the

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express standings right now, it’s been nothing but epic battle after epic battle when they’ve taken the court against one another.

Case in point, the most recent war between Vanier and Central.

The defending provincial 4A champion Vikings went to five sets before edging the Cyclones 3-2 (15-25, 25-18, 18-25, 25-13, 15-13) in league action on Thursday night at Central, marking the second-straight match Central went to five sets.

The Cornerstone Christian School Fal- Their previous outing? Another barnburncons took a straight-sets victory over er back on Sept. 23 that saw the Cornerthe Peacock Toilers in Moose Jaw high stone Christian School Falcons win 3-2, school boys volleyball league action including 18-16 in the final set.

Thursday.

Vanier improved to 3-0 on the season with

the hard-fought win, Central fell to 2-2.

The Falcons, meanwhile, also saw their record also improve to 3-0 on Thursday, as they took a close 3-0 (26-24, 25-21, 25-19) victory over the Peacock Toilers (0-3).

It’s all led to what’s become the most anticipated game so far this season -- a battle of unbeatens on Tuesday night, as Vanier faces the Falcons at Cornerstone, with the opening serve set for 6:20 p.m.

Other contests see Peacock at Riverview (0-3) and Central tentatively travelling to Caronport to face the Briercrest Christian School Cougars.

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Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre gearing up for busy new season Host of high-level tournaments, wheelchair curling nationals on tap for upcoming campaign Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre is quickly gearing up for what promises to be a busy season, especially when it comes to the high-level curling front.

In addition to hosting their regular league nights and the Original 16 Cash League, the local rink will also see a pair of Sask Curling Tour tournaments before hosting the 2022 Wheelchair Curling National Championships in February.

It all promises to make for many an action-packed night at the eight-sheet rink in Mosaic Place, and curling programmer Rhonda Wenarchuk wouldn’t have it any other way.

“We’re really looking forward to it,” she said. “There will be a lot of busy weekends and a lot of great curling.”

It all begins with the first day back on the ice on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The plan is to hold an open house the following Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering players a chance to get back on the ice and test out the (frozen) waters.

“So anyone can come out and practice and

decisions surdecide if they rounding the panwant to sign up demic are made. for any of the “It’s been okay leagues we ofso far, we’re at fer,” Wenarchuk around 50 per said. cent, I think evFrom there, eryone is just kind it’s full speed of waiting it out ahead. All the regular leagues The Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre is looking and seeing what’s are back in ac- forward to a busy season when things open up happening,” Wenarchuk said. “As tion, including on Oct. 12. of right now, you the popular Monday Night Two/Two League, Tuesday don’t have to be vaccinated to come and Stick League, Original 16 Cash League curl, you might have to wear a mask on on Wednesday nights, the always-popular the ice, but that could change, too. And Thursday Night Open League and Kid’s if things go really crazy and we have to Fun Curl Leagues on the weekend, just to close things down again, it’ll be just like name a few. last year where we gave refunds… I really Players can sign up for as many as they hope that doesn’t happen because we have wish using the Curling IO website, which some big events lined up.”

And how. can be found at moosejaw.curling.io.

While registration numbers aren’t at full The new Sask Curling Tour will make its bore just yet, Wenarchuk expects things first stop in Moose Jaw from Nov. 5-7 with will pick up closer to the date and as more the Women’s SCT event -- a tournament

that already has 13 teams signs on -- and the Men’s SCT stop will take place Nov. 19-21. The 800 CHAB Youthspiel follows a week later from Nov. 27-28, Fonger Wealth Management Doubles Spiel on Dec. 11 and 118th annual Men’s Bonspiel Jan. 21-22.

That all leads up to the big one: the 2022 Curling Canada Wheelchair Curling Championship, which will run from Feb. 21-26 and feature as many as 14 teams from across the country.

Of course, players taking to the ice this season will still face pandemic caution inside the arena, with masks in the lobby and recommended on the ice, social distancing and many other protocols in place to keep everyone safe.

For more information, check out the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre website at www. moosejawcurling.com or give Wenarchuk a shout in the office at (306) 624-2048 or reach her by cell at (306) 630-8825.

Remembering Christopher (Robin) Hahn Submitted by Maple Creek Light Horse Association

Tribute To A Lifelong Equestrian On Saturday, August 14, members of the Maple Creek Light Horse Association were saddened to hear of the passing of a treasured instructor and friend to many of the members, Christopher “Robin” Hahn, of Dauphin, Manitoba at 88 years of age.

Robin was born June 19, 1933 in Regina, Saskatchewan, attending school in Belle Plain and Moose Jaw, and continuing his education at the University of Guelph, Ontario. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 1980 in recognition of his many accomplishments in the sport. He continued competing until the age of 79. Robin travelled the world training and conducting clinics, and introducing hundreds of students to the wonders of riding and horsemanship.

Robin’s first love has always been horses and riding. He was a groom and assistant trainer at the 1956 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, where the team won a bronze medal. He competed in the 1968 Olympics in Ciudad, Mexico on a horse called “Taffy”, and was Canada’s leading rider.

The team placed 8th overall. He was also the Canadian 3-day Event Champion in 1967, 1969, 1971, and 1972. In Winnipeg in 1967 Robin placed sixth in the Pan Am games on a horse called Warden. In 1971,

Robin was captain of the gold medal team at the Pan American Games in Cali, Columbia. He participated in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games on a horse named “Lord Jim.” He was appointed captain of the Canadian Olympic Team that rode at Bromont, Quebec 1976. Robin rode “L’Esprit,” and the Canadian team placed sixth overall.

In a career that has spanned more than 50 years, he has produced a host of horses to Olympic and World Championship level.

Robin dedicated his life to the pursuit of the highest reaches of excellence, whether it was as a rider, teacher, trainer, volunteer or event organizer. A Level lll event/show jumping coach, he helped to create what has become Canada’s equestrian coaching certification program. He has also been a director and zone chairman of the National Equestrian Federation of Canada and an FEI judge.

Robin is renowned for his calm, quiet approach and ability to train riders of all levels from beginner to advanced. He was skilled with green horses and riders, and their lessons received as much attention and enthusiasm as the lessons for intermediate and advanced horses and riders. All skill levels of riding were welcome at his clinics, and he was happy to teach many western riders over the years as well. Safe to say, he improved more ranch horses than any other Olympic eventer, and he had a great appreciation for all breeds and types of horses and ponies, no matter what their job description was. While in Maple Creek, he was eager to reminisce of his horse Warden, who was sired by the stallion Faux Pax from the RCMP breeding program in Cypress Hills. He was quick to appreciate the stamina and muscling of horses that were raised in the altitude and terrain of the area.

Robin began his association with the Maple Creek Light Horse Association in the 1980’s, and for many years would come once or twice a year to instruct a three-day clinic sponsored by the association. Many from the area who were fortunate enough to become his students became life-long friends and repeat participants. Many, many students of his from across Canada who had the good fortune to be instructed by him went on to work in the equine

industry or ride professionally in some aspect. His teaching was just as accessible and understandable to riders with little previous coaching or knowledge of the finer aspects of horsemanship as it was to top equestrians. Robin had an astounding ability to see the character and ability of the horse regardless of its breeding or history, and a knack for getting the horse and rider on the same page of their partnership

goals. He had an innate talent for building confidence in the rider, and a willingness in the horse to listen to the rider in whatever discipline they had chosen to explore – as well as creating the willingness in the riders to listen to their horses.

His kindness and presence will be sorely missed in the horse world, and he will be fondly remembered by all who were privileged to have known him.

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Moose Jaw’s O’Reilly off to solid start at St. Clair College

Former 18U AAA Canucks standout allows one hit over five innings in debut, nearly tosses no-hitter in home-opener for Saints

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Moose Jaw’s Cam O’Reilly couldn’t have threw a pitch, scoring nine in the top of the His teammates, meanwhile, scored eight asked for a better start to his college base- first inning. in the second and a 10-spot in the third to ball career than what he put together in And it didn’t take long for O’Reilly to take all the pressure off as the game prohis first two appearances with the St. Clair show some of his tricks, either -- no soon- gressed. er did the Vanier Collegiate grad surrender It all led into the fifth inning with the merCollege Saints.

In fact, it was pretty much an extension a two-out walk in the first inning than he’d cy rule in play -- meaning if he could retire of his outstanding showing with the 18U pick the baserunner off first. the side in order, O’Reilly would have a AAA Canucks this past summer in the Sas- O’Reilly gave up his first hit in the fourth no-hitter. He recorded the first out, but the katchewan Premier Baseball League. inning, a lead-off double, but retired the second batter of the inning hit a bloop sinO’Reilly, 17, allowed a single hit and no side in order. All told, he’d face only three gle over the infield. Two batters later, the runs over five innings of work as the Saints batters over the minimum 15, striking out game was over, and the Moose Jaw Minor rolled to a 19-0 victory over the George three and walking two.

Baseball product had another one-hitter to Brown College Huskies on Sept. 26. Then, That set the stage for St. Clair’s home his credit less than a week later, he was even bet- opener on Oct. 1 and O’Reilly’s near date It’s been a solid start to the season for St. ter, carrying a no-hitter late into the game with history.

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AAA Warriors open season with pair of shootout victories Moose Jaw stages third-period rally to defeat Estevan 5-4 in season opener Wednesday, take 4-3 win over Regina Pat Canadians Saturday Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

They might be only two games into the regular season, but the Moose Jaw AAA Warriors have already shown they have a penchant for winning close games.

The Warriors kicked off their Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League campaign at Mosaic Place with a come-from-behind 5-4 shootout win over the Estevan Bears on Wednesday night and followed Saturday with a 4-3 victory over the Regina Pat Canadians, again in a shootout.

It’s as positive a start as can be for the only team to reach the league final the last time the SMAAAHL played a full season, and one head coach Trevor Weisgerber hopes is just a sign of things to come.

“It’s nice to show that we can win some games early, and some close games,” Weisgerber said. “We’re happy with the guys and we’re happy with the two wins, we’re still working through things and we’re getting better every game. The nice thing is the progression and the things we’re working on we’re bringing into games now, and it’s only going to get better.”

Against Estevan, neither team had much time to work on their five-on-five play, as the two teams combined for no less than 22 minor penalties -- Estevan would go 2-for-8 on the man advantage, Moose Jaw 2-for-an-astonishing-14.

The Bears took a 3-1 lead out of the first period, with Daxin Peterson scoring Moose Jaw’s lone goal, before Orin Olson scored with 24 seconds remaining in the second to make it 4-2 through two.

There the score remained until Brady Wilson got the Warriors within one with 4:12 remaining in the game and Jackson Allan tied things up with 1:16 to play. Allan then capped things off with the lone goal of the shootout.

Olson added three assists to his goal, Rowan Calvert had three helpers. Ethan Fechter made 27 saves to earn the win.

“We played really well in the third, but in the first just with the home opener and things, we were standing around and give them credit, they played well,” Weisgerber said. “But at least in the third we had some

pushback and scored some timely goals late and ended up winning in a shootout, which was a nice start to the season.”

That set the stage for the first meeting with the Regina Pat Canadians, who came into Mosaic Place with an undefeated 3-0 record.

The Warriors raced out to a 3-1 lead in the first period on goals from Calvert, Peterson and McKale Paul before Regina rallied to tie things up with the only two goals of the second period. That set the stage for another shootout, this time with Blake Betson and Kayden Ostrom scoring to give the Warriors the 3-2 win.

“We were happy with the start even though we gave up one early,” Weisgerber said.

“After that we outshot them and it was looking good, but in the second we had some penalty trouble again that cost us and they ended up tying it up. At the end of the day we were pretty happy with how we played.”

With two hard-fought wins under their belt, the plan now is to keep on keeping on

The Warriors celebrate after Orin Olson’s goal late in the second period.

and turn the focus to Tuesday when they host the Swift Current Legionnaires at 7 p.m. at Mosaic Place.

“We’re just going to try and go day-byday here, we still have lots to work on and we’re just going to keep on going through things,” Weisgerber said. “Every game we see some progression and that’s all we can ask for from our guys. The work ethic is there and the compete is there, so that’s the biggest step so far and we’ll keep working on everything else.”

Warriors split opening weekend home-and-home with Saskatoon Moose Jaw takes 7-1 victory in home opener on Friday night, fall 4-2 to Blades in rematch Saturday Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Robert Baco scores the first goal of his Western Hockey League career on Friday night.

Nick Pettigrew / Moose Jaw Warriors If there was any question as to whether or not the Moose Jaw Warriors have taken a step forward this season, their showing on the opening weekend of the Western Hockey League campaign answered a lot of questions.

And even though the Warriors dropped a 4-2 decision to the Saskatoon Blades in Saskatoon’s home opener on Saturday night -- one night after winning 7-1 at Mosaic Place -- the way the game played out had head coach Mark O’Leary impressed

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“If you look at both games, I think we were happy with our overall game in Saskatoon even moreso than Friday night,” he said.

“We gave up a lot of pretty good scoring chances at home and we got the saves to keep us in it long enough for our offence to go and Saturday I didn’t think we gave up very much. We played most of the game in the offensive zone and just weren’t able to capitalize as we were Friday night.”

The Blades got off to a 2-0 lead in the first period, but from that point on it was a steady diet of play in the Saskatoon zone.

And with that offensive pressure came chance after chance, but unlike the night before, overage goaltender Nolan Maier was able to keep the Blades in the game.

Saskatoon was also helped by having forward Tristin Robins back from San Jose training camp, and he’d go on to score the game-winning goal 7:15 into the third.

“They have a 20-year-old goalie in Maier who we knew would have a bounce-back game and he did, and getting Tristin Robins back in the line-up from San Jose helps their offence as well,” O’Leary said. “I think this weekend is a good example of

what it’s going to be like anytime we play a team in our division, every game is winnable for both sides and it should be good hockey.”

Daemon Hunt got the Warriors on the board with 34 seconds remaining in the second period, capping off a series of sustained time in the Blades zone by outwaiting Maier and banking a shot from the slot in off the far post.

Shortly after Robins’ marker in the third, Jagger Firkus took advantage of a turnover in the Saskatoon zone to slip a shot past Maier that trickled just inside the post, pulling the Warriors to within one.

That set the stage for a flurry of Moose Jaw scoring chances in the game’s waning moments, but the visitors were unable to find the equalizer.

Trevor Wong and Josh Paulhus scored for Saskatoon in the first, Kyle Crnkovic added an empty net goal with 26 seconds remaining.

While the lack of finish could be a concern for the Warriors, just seeing how much time Saskatoon spent chasing in their own zone throughout the night was a major positive.

“I don’t think we worry at all,” O’Leary said. “At the end of the day it was the same players as when we scored seven. In junior hockey you’re going to have nights when the puck goes in and when it doesnt…

Ryder Korczak going in alone two times on one shift in the second period, if that happens again I like our chances of one of those going in.

“You’re not always going to get the result you want, but it’s the process and if those scoring chances are still coming, then we feel pretty good about our team.”

Brett Mirwald made 24 stops in taking the loss.

On Friday, Brayden Yager had a hat trick, while Robert Baco and Riley Niven scored their first WHL goals in the 7-1 win. Hunt and Atley Calvert had their other markers; Korczak, Firkus and Wanner all had two assists each.

Carl Tetachuk made his first start in the Warriors goal and had 32 saves, the Warriors had 27 shots on Saskatoon.

The Warriors are back in action Friday, Oct. 8 when they host Connor Bedard and the Regina Pats. Game time is 7 p.m. at Mosaic Place.

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St. Andrews United Church will again be hosting a Drive-by Beef Dinner on October 16th from 5pm-6pm. Food supplied by Charlotte’s Catering. Call 306.692.0533 to order. Cost $20pp payable at the church office by Friday, October 15th at 3pm. E-transfers welcome: send to st.andrews.mj@sasktel.net Spring Valley Fall Supper Take-Out on October 23 from 4pm-7pm. $15 plate includes Ham/Cabbage rolls/ Choice of Perogies or Scalloped potatoes/Carrots or Turnips/Salad and Desert. Please pre-order by Oct. 20 by calling Kimberly @306-631-8725 or Patricia @306-690-9706.

COOL Drive Thru Fall Supper: Church of Our Lady is hosting a “Drive Thru Fall Supper” on Sunday, October 31 from 4:00 -5:00 p.m. with food prepared and individually packaged by Charlotte’s Catering. Your meals will be delivered packaged to your vehicle. Approach the Church from Vaughan St., turn right at 6th Ave. & your meals will be delivered to your vehicle. Advance prepaid tickets only will be sold for $20.00 per meal.

The meal will consist of roast turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes, four salads, vegetable, bun & cheesecake dessert.

Order from: COOL Office: 306-692-2950, Colleen- 306-631-7495, Dennis- 306631-1019, Rene-306-694-0512, Rose Mary- 306-692-9441. Treat yourself to this Halloween delight! Thank you for your support.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch WELCOME BACK SUPPER at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N - To Meet Again! Please note upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: November 17, 2021, January 19, 2022, March 16, 2022, May 18, 2022 The Moose Jaw Public Library: MJPL Book Club (In-Person): “The Wives” by Tarryn Fisher Tuesday, October 12 @ 7:00 pm. Available in print at the Information Desk for pickup. Ebook: https://bit.ly/Wives_ebook Audiobook: https://bit.ly/Wives_audio Hoopla audiobook: https://www.hoopladigital.com/ title/12420733 Avid Knitters Tuesday: 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.

What Everyone Needs to Know About Mental Illness with Joyce Aitken Thursday October 14 @ 2:30 pm Conversations about suicide awareness and prevention. Conversations about suicide awareness and prevention.

Magic the Gathering: Commander! 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 until December 8th.

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.

Movie Club Monday (In-person): Dune Monday, October 18 @ 6:00 pm In time for Denis Villeneuve’s new adaptation of Dune, a viewing of the original 1984 movie directed by David Lynch –a curious entry in his filmography to be sure.

Showtime 6pm with a short discussion afterwards for about 8:35.

Archives Program: Canadian Pacific Railway Tuesday, October 19 @ 7:00 pm This program will showcase the archival resources we have on the rich history of the CPR in Moose Jaw. We will take a look at old photographs and newspaper clippings, as well as files on the branch lines, including the wellknown Soo Line between Moose Jaw and Chicago.

Saskatchewan Reads Book Club: “Through the Garden: A Love Story (with cats)” by Lorna Crozier Thursday, October 28 @ 2:30 pm “Through the Garden”

by Saskatchewan born poet Lorna Crozier is an intimate and honest account of the last few years of Crozier’s partner, Patrick Lane’s life. This memoir captures a wide range of emotions and will have the reader laughing and crying. This title is available in print for pickup at the library.

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EVERYONE IS ALWAYS 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” (now to 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 audio-only format. The pro-

gram will be run over 4 weeks in collaboration with Winnipeg-based 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 (now to 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 306-692-4472 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/ 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.

A look at COVID numbers from September 25 to October 1

As of Friday, October 1st, , there are 238 active cases in the South Central 2 sub-zone. There are 4,770 active cases in the province overall.

Saturday, September 25: 492 cases reported in the province, 20 in the South Central (12 in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Four deaths reported in SK, 526 recoveries.

Sunday, September 26: 552 cases reported in the province,

36 in the South Central (14 in the South Central 2 subzone). Three deaths reported in SK, 436 recoveries.

Monday, September 27: 398 cases reported in the province, 7 in the South Central (7 in the South Central 2 subzone). Two deaths reported in SK, 470 recoveries.

Tuesday, September 28: 449 cases reported in the province, 27 in the South Central (23 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Ten deaths reported in SK, 490 recoveries.

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Thursday, September 30: 601 cases reported in the province, 24 in the South Central (18 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Ten deaths reported in SK, 508 recoveries.

Friday, October 1: 470 cases reported in the province, 33 in the South Central (17 located in the South Central 2 sub-zone). Five deaths reported in SK, 365 recoveries.

Vaccine delivery: 1,563,252 total. As of October 1st, 77,826 doses have been administered in the South Central.

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Proof of a Negative Test is an option from within the previous 72 hours A self-administered take-home rapid antigen test will not be accepted as valid proof. The cost for all proof of negative test results for asymptomatic testing will be the responsibility of the individual and administered either by a Rapid antigen test or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. A current list of locations and labs offering testing services is on Saskatchewan.ca under Where to Get Tested.

Booster Shot Availability Starting October 4, phase two of the booster program begins. Eligible residents include residents 80 years and older, six months following their second dose and other immunocompromised and clinically extremely vulnerable individuals including those with auto-immune diseases and

Tuesday Night Bridge Results for the Month of September Cosmo Senior Centre September 7th 1st - Bob Cobbe & Dorothy McFadden 2nd - Linda McInnis & Ron McInnis 3rd - Bob Busse & Cameron Coghill Hidden Score - June Ferguson & Don Ferguson September 14th 1st - Faye Johnstone & Lawrence Johnstone 2nd - Laura Westfall & Mary Stuart 3rd - Bob Cobbe & Dorothy McFadden Hidden Score - Bob Busse & Cameron Coghill September 21st 1st - Neta VanIderstine & Dorothy McFadden

2nd - Bob Busse & Cameron Coghill 3rd - Linda McInnis & Ron McInnis Hidden Score - Jeff Walpole & Bryce Warren September 28th 1st - Neta VanIderstine & Dorothy McFadden 2nd - June Ferguson & Don Ferguson 3rd - Linda Sempel & Debbie Firth Hidden Score - Bob Busse & Cameron Coghill All bridge players are welcome to join our club at the Cosmo Senior Centre at 7 pm on Tuesdays. If interested call Deb @ 306-690-4690.

those who received chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the past six months. A complete list is available at Saskatchewan.ca/covid-19. These populations can receive the booster a minimum of 28 days after their second dose.

Medical Masking Requirement in Long-Term Care Homes effective immediately Families and visitors who are vaccinated or unvaccinated and who step foot into SHA long-term care homes and affiliated health organizations will now be required to wear a medical mask at all times. Care-home residents are not required to mask in their own rooms but are encouraged to mask when leaving their room. All health-care workers must continue to put on a medical mask upon entry to any SHA building or venue and continue to wear it at all times and in all areas, unless eating or drinking.

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AUTOS For sale: 2004 Avalanche Chev Truck parts. 1 - sunroof - radio, roof carvier.

Ph. 972-9172 AUTO PARTS For sale: 2 new jack stands in box. Ph 306-972-9172 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Manual Ice Augur for sale Used about 5 times. 8” blade. Asking $40. Message at 1 639 538 1996 or email at hanselkarner@ gmail.com For sale: 1 power built 12HP Briggs & Station riding lawn mower motor. Ph 972-9172 For sale: 1 - Briggs & station - 3 HP Rotta tiller. Ph 972-9172 For sale: 1 - 7HP Briggs & Station motor roto tiller. Ph 972-9172 For sale: 1 - new set of stand up work lights. Ph 972-9172 FOR RENT Ready to move in freshly painted 2 bedroom 1bath self contained apt.

Fridge, stove, microwave, new flooring in kitchen and bathroom. Oak cupboards, adults only, no smoking, parties, or pets.

Damage deposit & references required. Deposit $750.00, rent $750.00.

Contact 306-693-3727 off street parking.

SUITE FOR RENT - REDUCED price, superior quality, pet friendly, FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED. 306-694-0675 or 306-684-2827 REAL ESTATE For sale: Two bedroom mobile home located in a mobile home park in Moose Jaw… phone 306693-1502. Can be moved.

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Various items for sale.

Glue gun and sticks-$5; sealed dvd+r (75)-$20; Wizz seed spreader-$10; chlorine removal showerhead-$5; Bluetooth over ears headphones-$5; HDTV cable(9ft)-$5; small pc speakers-$5; card tricks and sudoku game-$2 each; Dell keyboard-$3 Message at 1 639 538 1996 or email at hanselkarner@gmail.com Walker. Model is Evolution

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Large Ivy plant- $25.00.

54” com-forter (like new) -$20.00.

6” artificial Christmas Tree- $20.00.

Call 306-692-3190 For sale: 1 - Regina pocket watch Swiss made 15 jewels working - gold filled antique. Ph 972-9172 For sale: 2 zippo lighters & 2 hockey rings & 1 antique picture - home from the range. Ph 972-9172 HOUSEHOLD ITEMS For sale: Queen sized “my pillow” mattress topper.

Very clean & in excellent condition. Paid $300, asking $100. 30 Country music CD’s asking $15 for all.

5 Men’s wrangler shirts size med $4 each. Beautiful hand crocheted doilies priced $3 & up. Phone 306-692-1365 For sale: 1 single bed. Ph 306-972-9172 For sale: 1 - Glider motion rocking chair by Dulaiher INC - redone with new cushions - Ph 972-9172

CLOTHING 3 Purses in new condition selling all together - $10 306-681-8749 SPORTS For Sale: Ladies Norco Indie 3 - do-it-all city bike medium frame. Lightweight Aluminum Frame.

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Call afternoons or evenings. Asking $800.00 OBO 3063136059 WANTED WANTED: Cleaning Lady to come twice a month! $75 a month. Roughly 2 - 2.5 hours. Ph Murray (af-ternoons) 306-6927597 Wanted: Two sheets of pegboard (1/8 in. thickness with 3/16 in. holes). Please call 972-2257 Moose Jaw. Looking for wood pallets 306-681-8749 SERVICES No jobs too big or small for construction. Call Bill at 306-630-2268 or email robbouchard50@gmail. com.

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Will pick up, move, and haul away large TVs - $30 and up 306-681-8749 Junk to the dump in and around Moose Jaw - $45 and up 306-681-8749 Will do general painting & contracting. Interior and exterior. Free estimations.

30 years experience. Ph 306-972-9172 Will fix & sell Lewis Cattle oilers. Ph 306-972-9172 Will pick up, move, haul, and deliver appliances $40 and up 306-681-8749 HELP WANTED Wanted: Someone who knows painting & construction work. Who is retired and can come when need-ed. Ph 972-9172 COMMUNITY, EVENTS, MEETINGS & OCCASSIONS Free Devotional Blogs under Thoughtful Thursday with Mel on Facebook Thank you to all who made my 90th birthday a huge celebration. Thank you Moose Jaw Prairie Hearts Quilt Guild, the Crazy Quilters, the driveby parade participants,

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Obituaries WILLIAMS, Joyce Elaine (nee Collicutt) January 14, 1931 September 26, 2021 Joyce passed away peacefully at home where she wanted to be.

Joyce is survived by her children, Dr. Geoff Williams (Barb), and Janice Finkbeiner (Jim); grandchildren, Laurel (James), Connor, Claire, Wesley and Evan; siblings, Diane (Bill), and Garth (Wilma); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Bud and Janet Collicutt, she attended Collegiate high school and skated in many performances at the YMCA. Joyce was an avid figure skater and pianist with a Royal Conservatory Music Degree. She attended the University of Alberta and taught elementary school in Regina before marrying John (Jack) Williams in 1955. After working at the Banff Springs Hotel as an elevator operator, she left with Jack for a four-year medical mission with the Presbyterian Church of Canada in Jobat, India. Joyce returned to Calgary where she became the support for Jack’s medical career and the central hub for many years for both the Williams and Collicutt family dinners. She was active in the Grace Presbyterian Church Dorcas group and Women’s Fellowship, as well as the Medical Wives Association. Joyce was a lifelong supporter of the Calgary Philharmonic, Opera, and Alberta Ballet.

Mara Lake holidays provided fifty years of fun and happy hours with family and friends. The family wish to thank all of those who were supporting Mom in the last years and months, particularly Janet Slinger and Vytality At Home caregivers and her wonderful neighbors.

A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held at Grace Presbyterian Church (1009 – 15th Avenue S.W, Calgary, AB) on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so prior to the service from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. Masks, physical distancing and proof of vaccination are required.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Williams’ service streamed live at https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/34165/JoyceWilliams/obituary.html#tribute-start on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Joyce’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

If friends so desire, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory directly to the Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 – 15th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0S5, https:// gracechurchcalgary.com/donate/.

In living memory of Joyce Williams, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.

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FRANCIS , BETTY It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Betty on September 17, 2021, at the age of 105 who left us with her indomitable courage, in peace and with dignity. Her last place of residence was at Le Chateau, St. Michaels, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her parents, her mother Eva Ingram and her father, Alex Whyte. In Betty’s words that she wrote for her obituary; and we quote: “I was born in Edmonton, Alberta. I moved to Regina at the age of 16 years. After High School, for many years, I was employed by W. Clarence Mahon & Koyl Real Estate in Regina. I also proudly volunteered at Government House; and helped at their wonderful tea celebrations for many years. And I was a member of the Fidelio Club. I remember fondly that we purchased bedspreads for children who lived in group homes in Indian Head. I give special thanks to Frank and Marie Johner and their families for all their TLC (tender loving care) through our 60-year relationship, as my/ our adoptive family. They always remembered how much I loved good wine and chocolate. And lastly, I have requested that I be cremated; and that there would not be a funeral service”. In living memory of Betty, 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

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.

Worth & Worthless What determines worth? What make something valuable?

These are important questions to consider as people set priorities for their lives. How you answer these queries reveals a lot about your aims and goals in life. To aid us in this task there are a few qualifiers to ponder as we decide upon things that are worth something and items that are worthless.

The first to consider is desirability. An item often becomes valuable based on the longings of the person. As the saying goes, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” What is worth a lot to me may be worthless to you. “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” So, for many things desirability determines worth. And if a large number of people have the same desires, items can attain significant value in a society.

Thus, another qualifier to consider is rarity. If something is hard to get or is small in quantity, it can become worth much. The condition of an item can affect worth. Things are considered worthless if they are damaged or do not function as intended. Potential usefulness or enjoyment also determines worth. Does anything have inherent worth? That is another philosophical query to contemplate.

The psalmist wrote in Psalm 119, “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things.” The Hebrew word used is shav. This word is used in various Biblical passages but does not get translated as worthless in most English Bibles. Knowing this can give fresh meaning to some interesting comments in the sacred text.

Exodus 20:7, also familiar to many as the 2nd or 3rd commandment, depending upon which numbering system you follow, directs, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guilt-

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less who takes his name in vain.” This version, as does many, translates shav as vain. The commandment is much clearer if you consider the command to not call upon God as if it is a worthless thing to do. The nuances of shav imply praying but expecting nothing to happen or only empty promises from a faraway deity. For too long people have connected this ordinance to the language of cursing and swearing. I can attest to this fact, as it happens once and awhile to me, when a person apologizes and changes their verbal expressions once they discover I am a Christian pastor. They presume that using “four letter words” offends me and might offend God. But through digging deeper into the meaning of words, this is far from the real truth of the commandment!

If a person considers prayer a worthless action in which to engage, then they should not offer words to any god. The commandment indicates that God is not pleased with people who pray but do it without any meaning in their heart, an emptiness and nothingness in their souls. The prophet Isaiah said, “Bring no more shav offerings.” He did not mean that offerings and sacrifices to God are to stop but that those who bring them need faith in their hearts and believe in the worth of the ritual action in their relationship with God. When we consider items in our world to be worth something, it is a personal matter. This thing has worth to me because it gives me pleasure or serves my purposes.

During the time of the prophet Micah, people did not see belief in God as giving them any personal pleasure nor serving their purposes, so they stated, “‘It is shav to serve God. What is the profit of our keeping his charge or of walking as in mourning before the Lord of hosts?” Is personal benefit the only reason to pray to God or believe in God? Is God only worth something because He can give me things, even like eternal life? Is God’s name valuable inherently in itself?

It is a mark of maturity to respect people who consider an item, action, or insight to be of worth even though it may have little value to them personally. This is something to consider as we all try to get along with one another in a climate of vitriolic disagreement.

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Re: Chaotic Proof-of-Vaccination Plan Leaves Businesses Scrambling and Confused Last week, Jobs and Economy Critic Aleana Young addressed the Sask. Party government’s failure to provide timely guidance to local businesses and employees, as the rollout of the proof of vaccination program continues to stumble and flail.

“Two weeks ago, the Premier announced that on October 1, the Sask. Party would launch a proof of vaccination mandate for customers entering businesses like restaurants, gyms, and pubs,” said Young.

“Unsurprisingly, there are still so many unanswered questions about this half-baked plan: Why October 1? What are the requirements for employees in the included businesses - customers are expected to be

vaccinated, but what about the staff? Why are personal services and retail stores excluded? What’s a business owner supposed to do if a customer refuses to comply? Why didn’t the government make sure the app would work with the GooglePlay store before launching?”

Young noted that liquor and cannabis stores received notice just days ago that the new requirements apply to them, leaving them little time to put staffing and equipment in place and ensure compliance. Young also wrote to Minister Harrison who is responsible for the Business Response Team on September 21, and still has not heard back.

“Out of touch, and out of contact, even with his own officials. We know the Sask. Party only pays lip service to small businesses, and this chronic unwilling-

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ness to communicate leaves businesses high and dry, forced to yet pivot again,” said Young “The Sask. Party knows the risk of an outbreak for businesses is massive but instead of doing their homework to create a real plan to mitigate that risk, the Minister has been missing in action. A fully vaccinated workplace with a close contact can carry on business as normal. If an unvaccinated workplace has a close contact, employees have to isolate, the business likely has to close, and another week or two of critical revenues are lost.

It may be the final straw for hundreds of struggling businesses across the province and it could have been prevented if this government had come up with a real plan.”

By Brock Bowman

Semi driver charged with impaired driving after major accident on Trans Canada Highway Rollover just outside of city closed Highway #1 between Thatcher Drive East, Caribou Street East for hours on Saturday night, Sunday morning Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Damage from a semi trailer rollover could be seen on the Highway 1 bridge between Thatcher Driver East and Caribou Street East.

A 25-year-old man from Ontario is facing impaired driving charges after a major accident on the Trans Canada Highway on Saturday evening.

Moose Jaw police, fire department and EMS crews were called to a commercial vehicle rollover at approximately 8 p.m. on Highway 1 between Thatcher Drive East and Caribou Street East. Upon arriving, they found a semi

Three suspicious fires during early morning hours cause $60K in damages Moose Jaw Express staff

The Moose Jaw Police Service is investigating three suspicious fires that occurred in the early morning hours of Oct. 1 and caused $60,000 in damages.

The MJPS and Moose Jaw Fire Department attended to three fires calls between 0015 hours and 0400 hours on Friday.

The first call came in just after midnight for a garbage can on fire that spread to a business in the 300 block of Third Avenue Northwest. Police consider this fire suspicious and estimate damage at $5,000.

No one was injured.

The second call came in at 0350 hours for a camper trailer on fire in the 1300 Block of Spadina Street. The fire was contained

to the camper trailer and police consider this fire suspicious as well. The damage is estimated at $15,000.

No one was injured.

The third call came in at 0359 hours for a garage fire in the 900 Block of Iroquois Street West. The garage was fully engulfed and spread to a neighbouring garage. Police consider this fire suspicious and estimate damage at $40,000.

No one was injured.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800222-8477 or the Moose Jaw Police Service at (306) 694-7600.

Police continue to investigate.

Police arrest motorist for driving impaired on Thatcher Drive Moose Jaw Express staff

A Moose Jaw motorist is lucky that he didn’t injure anyone or himself after driving into oncoming traffic on Thatcher Drive while impaired.

Officers with the Moose Jaw Police Service observed a damaged vehicle driving erratically on the zero block of Thatcher Drive West on Sept. 30. The vehicle initially stopped for police but then accelerated away. It drove across a sidewalk and then into oncoming traffic.

The vehicle attempted to turn south on

Fourth Avenue Northwest but drove off the road and came to a stop.

Police administered a roadside screening device on the driver, who failed the test.

Officers arrested the adult male driver from Moose Jaw and charged him with impaired driving, exceeding .08, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and breach of court orders.

The male — who was not named in the news release — will appear in court later.

Police continue to investigate the situation.

tractor-trailer had collided with the overpass guardrail and rolled.

The driver was extracted from the vehicle by the Moose Jaw Fire Department and treated for minor injuries at the scene by Moose Jaw EMS. Upon further investigation, it was found that alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision and the driver was charged with im-

paired driving as well as failing to comply with a breath demand.

Damage from the collision is estimated at $400,000, with the overpass showing visible, extensive damage.

The eastbound lanes of Highway 1 between the two streets were closed for the evening and much of the early morning as the accident was investigated.

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Despite Reaching 100 Poppy’s Importance Is Just As Relevant Today

By Robert Thomas - For Moose Jaw Express

The Poppy as an emblem of remembrance and a means to help veterans turns 100 this year but the message and hope it contains is just as relevant today as it was at its inception.

That is the message which was conveyed on October 2nd at the 2021 Veterans Luncheon held at the Moose Jaw Legion and put on by the local Poppy Fund. The annual luncheon is put on to recognize those who have served Canada in the military as well as the RCMP. Sue Knox, secretary-treasurer of the local Poppy Fund, said the Poppy’s first and foremost role is one of remembrance but it also entails a means of assisting those veterans who face disability, hardship and need help after returning from military service to Canada.

Poppy. From its roots in the icon poem of surgeon Lieutenant Colonel John McCrea the Poppy grew first as an American symbol and then in France and followed by England and the rest of the Allied countries including Canada.

McCrea’s poem was written in a break of his work as a surgeon treating the wounded in the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915.

“In Flanders’ Fields” was in memory of his good friend, Lieutenant Alex Helmer who had died earlier that day.

The poem would go on to become well known during World War I and after the war grow into a symbol of remembrance of the sacrifices of veterans with it used to raise funds throughout Allied countries to assist veterans and their families who needed the help, MacDonald said.

Knox said despite it being 100 years, since the Canadian Legion got on board with the Poppy as a symbol that the need for it as a symbol of Remembrance is just as relevant today.

Programs such as Leave the Streets Behind is funded by the Poppy campaign and is used to get homeless vets off of the streets.

There are scholarships provided to each of the four high schools through the Poppy fund.

“We also help families of veterans in des-

Don MacDonald gave a history of the Poppy as a symbol of remembrance and how although a Canadian wrote it initially it was an American symbol of Remembrance and grew from there - MJ Independent photo “All of the Poppy money goes to serve veterans in need,” Knox said in an interview with MJ Independent.

“The money people and businesses donate helps veterans in many ways. It helps veterans who are homeless to find a place to live, food and other things. It helps families of veterans in need of desperate help to get by,” she said. “The Poppy has since its inception been used for this.”

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- 19 pandemic restrictions at health care The Poppy Funds from today also go to facilities. The program takes small items groups such as The Wounded Warriors such as chocolate bars, magazines and group who hold a biannual retreat from gum to veterans whose health is failing in those experiencing mental health problems these institutions and includes talk and a something in the past referred to as “shell visit to let them know they are not forgot- shock.”

Another major service the Poppy Fund ten, Knox said.

“Once a week we go out and provide little provides locally is helping sick veterans comforts (the funds come from the Poppy get to medical appointments with specialists in Regina.

Fund).”

The number of military veterans might be “That is used quite heavily with appointdecreasing but the need of veterans from ments for care and cancer specialists,” more recent conflicts Canada has been in- Knox said. volved in is still there with the problems The past year, due to the pandemic, it was more complex than in earlier conflicts like a bit difficult to find volunteers to help with the Poppy drive but the people and WW II and Korea.

“There are many experiencing mental businesses who did step up helped the lohealth issues…we support them by pro- cal Poppy Fund raise the $50,000 the fund brings in on an annual basis. viding funds.”

“We haven’t run out of money yet, we have some money in reserves…money to help cover a major emergency.”

The luncheon also featured a ceremony of a Table Set For One to remember those who had fallen and could not be in attendance.

“Let us remember and never forget their sacrifice. May they and their families be ever Some of those in attendance for the luncheon - MJ Indepen- remembered,” was dent photo stated in the ceremony.

“There are less veterans now but there are more younger veterans with more problems. There are many in distress,” Knox said.

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