Moose Jaw Express January 5th, 2022

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From left, Lieut. Lester Ward and Lieut. Almeta Ward of the Salvation Army, Erine Allen and Bruce Miller Erine Allen has always loved miniature buildings and Christmas ornaments.

After she and Bruce Miller met on Plenty of Fish, they pooled their small collections and built a miniature Christmas Village with an electric train.

That was 10 years ago.

“We moved to Moose Jaw three years ago,” said Allen, a retired office manager. “The first year it was all in boxes. Last year we worked on it.

“This year we decided to show it to the public’’ His garage/workshop in the Prairie Oasis Trailer Court was converted into a display room with all the tools and benches hidden.

“I was surprised at the turnout,” said Miller, former owner of a greenhouse in Gravelbourg. “We had over 70 people from all over, even Lebret.”

More would have come but some cancelled when cold weather hit.

They had visitors on Christmas Eve. One day a bus load of challenged people viewed the displays.

“They said, ‘Look at this!’” said Allen. “We didn’t set a price.

We just took donations for the Salvation Army, our favourite charity. They will put it to good use.”

They had hoped for $100 in donations, taking in a lot more than that.

Visitors donated $283.50 plus some food items on seeing the displays of miniature buildings and lights since Dec. 12.

“This is all things from Value Village, garage sales, things like that,” she said.

After New Year’s Day they will take the displays apart and box them until next October when they will re-build them.

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Fire Department reminds residents to make sure their CO alarms are in working order

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Cathie Bassett, Public Education Officer with the Moose Jaw Fire Department, advises Moose Jaw residents to check vents and outlets, test CO alarms, and call 911 if they suspect a carbon monoxide leak.

Where does CO come from and what are the symptoms?

Carbon monoxide (one carbon atom, one oxygen atom = CO) is often called the ‘silent killer’. It cannot be smelled, seen, or tasted. It is non-irritating. In other words, it is impossible to detect by human senses alone.

CO is produced by anything that burns carbon fuels. Natural gas, propane, kerosene, etc. will all produce carbon monoxide.

“If you have a fuel burning appliance – like a furnace, hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, portable fuel burning heaters and generators, barbecue stoves, and vehicles – any of those things attached or inside your home, this could cause a problem,” Cathie Bassett, Public Education Officer with the Moose Jaw Fire De-

Carbon monoxide alarms should be present in rooms heated by fireplaces or furnaces, and should also be maintained outside sleeping areas (Getty Images) partment, told MooseJawToday.com.

“We live in a cold country and Saskatchewan is experiencing a very cold snap right now,” Bassett said. Having such cold weather means we’re burning more fuel to keep ourselves warm – increasing the chances of CO poisoning.

CO poisoning has flu-like symptoms,

Bassett continued. “You’ll notice it in your pets first. Smaller animals and children… symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dizziness, confusion, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, those are signs of CO poisoning.”

Bassett advises that if you suspect CO is present in your home, you should leave as soon as possible. “Get out of your home and call 911. Just get out and stay out until we’ve had a chance to come and check.”

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Preventing CO build-up in the home is a normal consideration of having carbon-burning appliances. Make sure car exhausts, furnace vents, and chimneys are doing what they are supposed to do.

Temperatures are dropping and snow is drifting high. The CO being expelled by exhaust and vent systems is often combined with water vapour, making it vulnerable to freezing. Make sure your vents are uncovered and that they are not frozen over.

CO alarms are the only way to detect if CO is present in the air in your home.

Bassett said homeowners should be checking their alarms at least once a month to be sure they’re working.

“Early detection is the key… the best way to protect your family is just make sure you do your maintenance,” Bassett said. Ensure all fuel burning appliances and vents are inspected annually. It’s never too late to have your appliances professionally inspected, Bassett added.

The best place for CO alarms is outside of sleeping areas. If CO leaks into sleeping areas at night, symptoms may not be noticed until it’s too late.

All homes will be required to have CO alarms by July 1, 2022 New regulations passed by the provincial government in September will require all residential buildings to have CO alarms installed.

Homeowners have until July 1, 2022 to purchase and install their alarms.

Travelling safely in extreme cold

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Knowing how to get around safely in frigid conditions is a necessity as a Canadian living on the Prairies. With the wind

chill factored in, temperatures in Moose Jaw this past week have dipped below -45 Celsius. What are the best ways to pro-

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tect yourself against extreme cold?

Layer your clothing It’s important to wear several layers of warm clothing rather than just one layer.

Although it can feel bulky and time-consuming to put on a base, middle and outer layer, it is worth the effort when temperatures are dangerous.

Why layers?

In the intense cold, staying dry is almost the same as staying warm. When water Frozen beards, eyelashes, and eyebrows have been a evaporates, it chills. Being reality this week in Moose Jaw (Getty Images) completely cleared of snow and ice before able to “manually” adjust body temperature to keep from sweating starting out. Another consideration is that through clothing will keep both skin and if a piece of ice or a heavy chunk of snow clothing dry throughout the day. A heavy flies off the top of a vehicle and injures a parka that becomes damp from perspira- person or damages property, it can result in tion will start to function as an air condi- a fine or lawsuit.

Winter tires are different in more tioner.

The first layer should be a wick- ways than their tread. They are made from ing material that is relatively snug to the different materials that stay sticky in the skin – it can’t wick moisture away if it is cold. The rubber that all-season or summer not touching. Wool or polyester is a good tires are made from hardens in the cold, turning them into hockey pucks and dechoice.

The second layer is the warmest one. creasing their lifespan.

Have a battery check performed beInsulation is a combination of material and thickness. A poufy jacket with synthetic, fore temperatures plummet. Everything quick-drying fill is usually the best choice slows down in the cold, including the for a Canadian winter. However, full cov- chemical reactions inside car batteries. A erage is often forgotten: legs deserve pro- typical car battery can lose over half its power below -20C. tection along with the torso.

Be ready for emergencies The outer layer provides almost the No one plans to have an emergency. It same protection as the base layer. The base layer keeps sweat from soaking our insula- is not an event we calendar into our schedtion from the inside – the outer layer keeps ule. Once an emergency has happened, it is snow or sleet from doing the same from too late to get ready for it.

Having a car battery fail from the cold the outside. Choose a material that is waterproof and breathable. Waterproof also and being unable to start a vehicle can be an emergency. On long trips in rural Sasmeans windproof.

Make sure clothing covers cartilage katchewan, help can be hours away.

The CAA website has an emergenand extremities: fingers, toes, ears, and cy kit checklist that could be life-saving. nose are prone to frostbite.

Maintain vehicles for winter condi- Emergency kits can also be found at stores such as Canadian Tire. tions Being able to see is kind of essential www.caa.ca/driving-safely/winter-drivfor safe driving. Make sure windows are ing/emergency-kit/

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Hay West Program Launched in Full Force

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

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EXPRESS The Hay West relief program is currently operated on a break-even basis by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. Farmers in Eastern Canada are supplying hay to be resold at cost to recipients in Western provinces. Farmers will receive hay for $0.10 per pound.

With 100 million pounds of eastern Canada’s hay on the way to the West, Hay West has already provided feed to just under seventeen thousand cows. Thus far, tens of thousands of bales have been both pledged and donated from producers in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I..

Several producers who received hay have explained that the program has made a tremendous impact for their operation.

Some have even been able to keep their herd instead of disbursing due to feed shortages.

Lisa Haynes, a cattle producer from Biggar, SK, explained that the generosity of Eastern Canadian producers and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture helped her family’s herd intact.

“We heard about the program, did

The Hay West program is still receiving applications. Both round and square bales have been sent west. an online application, and next thing you know, we got a phone call saying ‘hey, we’ve got some help for you.’ Without the opportunity to get some affordable hay for our animals, I don’t know where our operation would have been moving forward

this winter.”

Several parties have donated funds to the program, which has helped the C.F.A. distribute more hay. The C.F.A. has received $50,000 from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, $50,000 from Farm

Credit Canada, and $250,000 from CN Rail. The organization is still seeking additional funds to help more producers impacted by challenging weather throughout 2021.

Last week the federal government announced it is pledging an additional $3 million to Hay West after committing $1 million earlier this fall. The C.F.A. had previously requested up to $6 million in federal funding for the program.

The C.F.A. estimates that the 2021 drought was the worst in over sixty years in the prairie provinces. Severe feed shortages in Western Canada amounted to close to four million tonnes of deficiency.

A drought of this magnitude brings profound implications beyond food production-in particular, it compounds farmers’ stress levels for farmers and farm families,” said Mary Robinson, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

Hay West is also exploring the possibility of shipping hay to B.C., where recent rain and flooding have had a devastating impact on the province’s producers.

Applications for the program remain open at haywest2021.net. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding distribution dates and payments. In determining where to ship the hay, the C.F.A. prioritizes farms that have valuable breeding stock and those that have water.

BIZWORLD

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

Five favourite stocks of 2021 return 16 per cent miss benchmark

The five favourite stocks selected by Bizworld column last year underperformed the benchmark Toronto Stock Exchange Composite index.

The favourite five gained a respectable 16.2 per cent in value during the year, including 2.1 per cent from dividends The TSE Composite gained 22.4 per cent as of Dec. 29 not including dividends.

It was an awesome year for the TSE index.

One of two gold favoured companies lost ground and one gained.

Equinox Gold took a 37.6 per cent hit to $8.29 partly from Covid-related production declines and losses at a Mexican mine where local unions and the community blockaded access and operations several times.

Substantial rains didn’t help matters any. Equinox is still on track to produce one million ounces of gold.

New Found Gold, exploring deposits near Gander, Newfoundland, continues to report exceptional consistently high grades from drilling. The stock value was up 95.8 per cent to $8.42 and was over $12 at one point.

The big loser was Exbec Adsorption, the designer and builder of equipment to produce renewable hydrogen gas as fuel from natural gas or biogas, lost 70.6 per cent to $2.36 Exbec rose to $11.15 early in the year then dropped off a cliff when revenues fell 53 per cent and expenses rose 58 per cent. Even though Exbec has made a couple of company changing acquisitions, share price stayed low. Investors possibly realized the market for renewable fuels is

flooded with competitors.

Canadian grocer Loblaws gained 70.8 per cent as pandemic restrictions kept people from restaurants and the home stoves were turned on more than ever.

Pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. gained 19 per cent to $49.12 plus adding 8.3 per cent with a juicy dividend.

The five favourite stocks for 2022 are one repeat New Found Gold, banker BMO, retailer Pet Valu, miner HudBay Minerals and US retail service company Rent-A-Center.

New Found at $8.42 with a market value of almost $1.4 billion, has yet to come up with an estimate of gold resources. In over 50 years this Scribbler has never seen such high and consistent grade values from the drill bit.

As part of the Canadian banking oligopoly BMO, $136.94, should do well while a recently announced acquisition doubles U.S. bank branches and gives BMO a foothold in California and the Great Plains.

Higher interest rates will increase profits.

Pet supply retailer Pet Valu, $35.07, continues to build the chain of Canadian and U.S. stores on the way to doubling store count.

HudBay, $9.16, should do well as copper production increases by nine million pounds with gold production up 15,000 ounces while costs decline.

Hudbay is a long-term investment with planned construction of three copper mines in the U.S. during the next few years.

Increasing Surgical Services for Saskatchewan Our government has a plan to tackle the surgical backlog Covid-19 has caused. We will perform an additional 7,000 surgeries next year, increase the intensive care beds in our hospitals while increasing training and recruitment of healthcare professionals.

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U.S. Rent-A -Center, $49.36 US$ is opening new stores as the popularity of rent-to-own grows. Inflation should boost earnings. The company has almost 2,000 corporate and franchised stores in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rica.

Growth range is in the 25 per cent to 30 per cent area with an acquisition last

year almost doubling revenue.

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

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

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New tourist season not that far away

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

He sits out there in all kinds of weather: sunshine, wind, rain, snow and frigid temperatures, likely thinking about hopping into the Tutor jet alongside and escaping for a better tourist climate.

But Mac the Moose Jaw and the Snowbirds’ Tutor will stay where they are, greeting visitors, as they did, as slowly but cautiously tourist numbers appeared to pick up during several months of 2021, despite a pandemic and continuing concern about the safety of travel.

Official reports indicate April, May and June were dismal for tourist numbers in Moose Jaw, those figures being down between 80-90 per cent over previous years.

When health restrictions were modified, numbers began growing from mid-July to August and then boomed in September, giving Tourism Moose Jaw the second-best September on record.

There is always skepticism about what tourists bring to the local economy but there can be no doubt that over-night visitors who rely on services such as hotels, restaurants, attractions, gas stations, mechanics and even laundromats will leave behind dollars that boost local businesses. Drive-by visitors do not have the same impact, but there is always hope those folks will spread the word to other travellers and might even someday return for a longer stay.

With September figures in mind, tourism industry members must certainly be optimistic for the 2022 season, never for one minute discounting the uncertainty resulting from new variants and changing health risks.

Despite the uncertainty, there is cautious optimism that events that draw crowds will go ahead in 2022, from the music, band, dance and choral festivals to the Hometown Fair to Sidewalk Days, Festival of Words, events at Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village, ParkArt, Canada Day celebrations and another summer concert at Ross Wells Park.

Moose Jaw is a goldmine of things to see and do, not only for guests who come from away but also for citizens of the city and district. It boggles the mind at the number of local residents who have never visited our museums, taken a ride on the trolly, investigated the tunnels, taken a walking tour of the murals, or had a picnic in Wakamow Valley.

It might not seem like it now, but tourist season will soon be here. Will Moose Jaw be ready? Of course we will.

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

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Christmas in cultures around the world

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Despite our often aggressive insistence on sticking to the Christmas traditions we grew up with, there are many ways to celebrate the holiday. Here are some customs from around the world.

Christmas in Ukraine The Julian calendar was proposed by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C. and adopted a year later. It uses a year which has 365 and one quarter days. This is just a touch longer than the Didukh is a Ukrainian traditional actual solar year, symbol - a decorative reap made which means that out of wheat ears, which encourag- every 128 years, the Julian calenes harvest. (Getty Images) dar gains a day. At this point, it is 13 days behind the modern (Gregorian) calendar.

Because the Eastern Orthodox Church still uses the Julian calendar, traditional Christmas in Ukraine starts on Jan. 6.

The traditional “Christmas tree” of a Ukrainian Christmas (it actually predates the decorated evergreen) is called a didukh. It is a sheaf of bound wheat symbolizing, among other things, the presence of a family’s ancestors with them during the holidays.

Ukrainian Christmas ends on Jan. 19 with Epiphany, the day that Jesus was baptized. True-blue dedicated celebrants must find a suitable place to cut a cross-shaped hole in the ice over a river or pond – then jump in. At that point, they really will go blue.

Christmas in Japan Christmas is not a national holiday in Japan. Nor are many Japanese people Christian, making Japan one of the countries where Christmas is celebrated as a secular (non-religious) event.

Christmas in Japan is not seen as a time for family gathering; rather it is a romantic holiday to be spent with one’s significant other. Gifts should be for a partner,

not for parents or children.

Decorating with lights and trees is still a thing, although it is seen as having more to do with winter than with Christmas.

Two foods Winter decorations in Tokyo, Japan stand out: Straw- during Christmas (Getty Images) berry shortcake, commonly known as Christmas Cake; and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). After a highly successful marketing campaign in the ‘70s, KFC is a must-have for Christmas in Japan. Best practice is to place an order several weeks in advance – or Santa Sanders will have nothing for you.

Christmas in Australia Christmas in Australia is quite similar to that of other Western countries such as the United States and Canada. However, the season is opposite, making Christmas a summer holiday.

Because of this difference, Christmas in Australia often involves many more flowers in its decorations. Christmas desserts are often lighter, such as Pavlova and trifle.

It might also be necessary to change the words of some Christmas carols referring to snow or the weather outside being frightful (it’s usually very warm and very sunny).

Christmas barbeques on the beach are common, making barbeque foods such as shrimp and steak more Christmassy than a turkey dinner. Another notable change is to sometimes swap out reindeer for kanga- Santa Claus surfer at an Australian roos. beach on Christmas (Getty Images)

Sri Lankan Dutch Breudher cake

By Gordon Edgar Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

This dessert originates from Sri Lanka as a result of Dutch colonial influence. It is still a traditional holiday cake among Dutch Burghers, an ethnic group in Sri Lanka.

When setting out to create this delicious holiday cake, it is essential to keep two things in mind: nutmeg and raisins.

If you do not like nutmeg and raisins, you can still make this (Getty Images) cake. However, it will not be a Sri Lankan Dutch Breudher. It will, instead, be something else.

Breudher is also traditionally made in a fluted cake pan. Making it in a different cake shape is probably fine.

Make bread dough.

Put a ¼ cup of warm water in a mixing bowl with 2 teaspoons of yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir, then wait about 10 minutes until the yeast is frothy.

Carefully toss in 1 lb of all-purpose flour. If the bowl you picked in the step above is too small, make sure you get a bigger one now. You also need a ½ teaspoon of salt, a ½ cup of water, and a ½ cup of milk. Now KNEAD. Knead until the dough is dry, but not too dry. If it’s too dry, add a little bit of water. Once it is dry (but not too dry), knead in 3 tablespoons of softened butter. If the butter isn’t softened, you may be kneading until the therapeutic value of kneading has lost its charm.

Knead for 10 minutes, or until the therapeutic value wears off. Then cover the dough and let it rise about an hour.

Combine a generous cup of your favourite kind of raisins, a teaspoon or two of nutmeg, and 5-10 tablespoons (depends on your mood) of brandy or rum in a saucepan over gentle heat. Swirl it around a bit, then turn off the heat and let it soak while the dough rises.

Make cake (after the dough has risen).

Cream together 5 ounces of unsalted, softened butter with 5 ounces of sugar. Once it is fluffy, add the brandy or rum (without the raisins), 3-4 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and some orange zest (to taste). Mix it well!

Add the dough, but not all at once. Be reasonable, and add pieces one at a time until everything is combined.

Add four eggs to the mixture, one at a time until it is all well blended.

Now add the raisins. Try to distribute them equally through the dough.

Place the dough in your chosen cake dish and let it proof, covered, for 30 minutes to an hour.

Heat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.

Bake for roughly 50 minutes or until a fork comes out clean.

Serve in generous portions with butter on top.

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From The Kitchen

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Ignored container holds secret to special treats

The container shoved to the back of the fridge contains a tangy ingredient for a batch of muffins or a cake, desserts that will come with a bit of a kick.

That container holds the remains of homemade whole berry cranberry sauce, made from scratch, but often not a favourite of all family members.

Instead of ignoring the container, use the contents in a cake or muffins and don’t waste any of the wholesome goodness of cranberry sauce.

••• CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE CAKE 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup butter 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1 cup whole berry homemade cranberry sauce 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8 inch round cake pan with foil, coat foil with cooking spray then dust with flour.

Tap pan to remove excess flour.

Using a large microwave-safe bowl, mi-

crowave chocolate chips, butter and unsweetened chocolate on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir until smooth. Heat another 30 seconds if necessary to melt chocolate.

Add cranberry sauce and sugar and mix well. Add beaten eggs and vanilla and mix. add dry ingredients and mix well again.

Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake 40 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 30 minutes.

Refrigerate one hour or until cold.

Turn cake onto a serving platter. Glaze with a tangy glaze that is allowed to drip down the sides. Chill until glaze is firm. Alternately, ice with a favourite butter icing.

Cake cuts into 10 pieces.

••• CRANBERRY SAUCE MUFFINS 1 cup plus 2 tbsps. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 6 tbsps. granulated sugar 2 tbsps. unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tsp. grated orange zest, optional 1 large egg

1/4 cup full fat commercial sour cream 1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract 3/4 cup homemade cranberry sauce Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line 6 large or 12 medium muffin cups with paper liners.

In a small bowl whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In another bowl, cream butter, sugar and zest for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. If using an electric beater be sure to clean mixture from sides of bowl.

Add eggs, sour cream and extract to butter mixture and beat until combined.

Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Gently fold in cranberry sauce.

Divide batter evenly into muffin liners and bake 20-22 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Medium-sized muffins will take a bit less time. Do not over bake.

Cool on racks in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on racks. May be eaten warm with a cranberry or orange butter. Muffins freeze well.

•••• Note: tinned whole cranberry sauce will work but do not use the jelly variety.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Moose Jaw Public Library programming for Jan. 2022

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Moose Jaw Public Library in winter (staff photo) The Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) is preparing for the New Year with programming for all ages.

The library is still offering curbside pickup. Patrons wanting to take advantage of the service can contact the library through a variety of methods (call, email, Facebook chat, or by using the website.) Once the items are ready and a time for pickup has been arranged, library items can be picked up at the loading dock on the north side of the building.

Patrons will need to have their library cards available at pickup. Library staff are also able to place items directly into vehicles if the loading dock option does not work.

There are no late fees for items borrowed from the public library.

In-person adult programming All in-person programs require a mask.

On Jan. 6, the library will hold an info session facilitated by Michelle Ellis. Ellis is the owner of Moose Jaw Funeral Home. The session will address any questions attendees may have regarding funeral plans, cremation, burial, etc. The session will be at 2:30 p.m.

On Jan. 8 and 18th (2:30 on both days), the library will be hosting the Avid Knitters club for knitting and crocheting. All ages and knitting abilities are welcome.

In November, the club donated its warm creations to Moose Jaw Family Services.

MJPL movie club meets every month to watch a movie. A discussion is held afterwards. Proof of full COVID vaccination is required for the movie club. This month’s selection is 12 Angry Men, a classic courtroom drama about jury deliberations in a murder case. That will be on Jan. 10 at 6:00 p.m.

Virtual youth programming on MJPL’s Discord channel MJPL has several clubs and activities available for ages 13-19 on their Discord server at discord.gg/HAs8rff.

Dungeons & Dragons for teens is held every Friday from 4-6:00 p.m. New and experienced players are welcome, although registration is required in advance.

The teen anime club will be watching Children of the Sea on Jan. 15 at 7:00 p.m. Children of the Sea is a 2019 fantasy movie about a girl who investigates mysterious phenomena at an aquarium.

Teens who enjoy reading and connecting with others who share their interests can join the eBook club on Jan. 25 at 4:00 p.m. The book this month is The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon. The audiobook is available from Hoopla.

Any questions about the youth programming can be sent to youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.

Children’s programs – take-home, virtual, and in-person Children ages 4+ can take home “take ‘n make” kits with full instructions and word-based activities. The kits are available from the library’s circulation desk. From Jan. 5 to Jan. 18 the kits will create a “snowy day” collage.

From Jan. 19 to Feb. 1, the kits will have ideas for outdoor

and nature-themed activities.

Facebook Live story-times will be held every Tuesday from Jan. 11 to Feb. 15 on the library’s Facebook page. The story-times are for ages two to five at 10:30 a.m.

In-person library activities require registration. They include an additional story-time which will be held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. from Jan. 12 to Feb. 16 in the children’s programming room.

The other in-person activity to look forward to is on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is a scavenger hunt and animal crafting event for families with children aged 3+.

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Moose Jaw players having an impact with Sask Female AAA Hockey League teams Gauvin (Notre Dame), Kohl (Prince Albert), Nimegeers and Breitkreuz (Regina) taking ice at top level of U18 girls hockey Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

Regardless of how the Saskatchewan Female AAA Hockey League season plays out for the Notre Dame Hounds, it will already have been a wildly successful campaign for Moose Jaw’s Ellie Gauvin.

That’s because the 17-year-old three-year veteran of the AAA wars has already signed with a team for next season -- and it isn’t your run-of-the-mill regular squad, either.

No, Gauvin will be heading off to Providence, R.I. to suit up for the NCAA Division I Brown University Bears in the ECAC Hockey conference after signing her letter of intent back in November.

Before she joins the Ivy League school, though, there’s business to attend to back home.

Gauvin is one of five Moose Jaw Minor Hockey products playing for the Sask Female AAA Hockey League (SFAAAHL) teams this season, and the veteran defenceman has already seen plenty of success with the 10-1-1-1 Hounds.

Through Notre Dame’s 13 games, Gauvin has put

up three goals and eight points, already surpassing her overall career totals -- a goal and two points in four games in 2020-21, one goal and five points in 2019-20. Gauvin also played two games with Weyburn as a 14-year-old but didn’t hit the scoreMoose Jaw’s Ellie Gauvin is sheet..

Goaltender Schay in her final season with the Camphaug is also on the Notre Dame Hounds and Notre Dame roster but has has signed on with Brown University of the NCAA for yet to play a game.

Odds are that if No- the 2022-23 campaign. tre Dame goes deep in the playoffs they’ll have to deal with the Regina Rebels at some point, and that means facing off against a pair of fellow Moose Jaw-born players.

Defenceman Brooklyn Nimegeers has continued her impressive play through her young career, and despite being only 15 years old has put up four goals and 14 points in 16 games to sit fifth in team scoring.

Nimegeers is also the top-scoring defenceman in the league and 14th overall in SFAAAHL scoring for the 121-1-2 Rebels.

She’s joined in the Regina lineup by 15-year-old rookie forward Ashley Breitkeuz, who scored her first SFAAAHL goal back on Oct. 16 when the Rebels visited the Saskatoon Stars.

The Prince Albert Northern Bears also have a Moose Jaw flavour, with forward Jasmine Kohl in her second season with the team. Kohl, 16, has a goal and six points over 16 games for the 5-9-1-1 Bears after scoring twice in four games to kick off her SFAAAHL career last season.

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After solid start, AAA Warriors looking to continue winning ways in new year Local squad heads into second half of campaign with 17-10-0-1 record and fifth place in Sask Male AAA Hockey League

The Moose Jaw AAA Warriors will be the first to tell you the first half of their Sask Male AAA Hockey League campaign featured a lot of learning on the job.

When you have only four returnees from the previous season, that’s going to be the case no matter the level of hockey you play.

But what hasn’t changed is their winning ways.

The Warriors head into the new year with a 17-10-0-1 record, good enough for fifth place in the 12 team league.

And while they’ve seen both solid winning streaks and tough losing skids in the first four months of the campaign, there’s plenty of promise in the future.

“Early on we had some growing pains but as we got going here, the stronger we’ve become,” said Warriors head coach Trevor Weisgerber. “So we’re happy with where we’re at, and while the break was nice, we were playing some pretty good hockey going in.”

Their final game before the break was a 6-5 win over the first-place Warman Wildcats, who had only lost four times this season previously. In fact, the Warriors have wins over every team except the Saskatoon Blazers at this point,

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express and have twice lost third period leads against that crew.

“So we’ll just keep plugging away in the second half and see where we finish up here, but things have looked pretty good for the most part,” Weisgerber said.

Rookie Rowan Calvert -- who scored his first WHL goal with the Saskatoon Blades just prior to the holiday break -- leads the Warriors in scoring with 13 goals and 32 points in 27 games, good enough for seventh in league scoring.

Defenceman Orin Olson is second among rearguards in league scoring with seven goals and 24 points and is the reigning SMAAAHL Player of the Month.

Overall, the Warriors largely scored by committee, with seven players having 20 points or more and four having hit double digits in goal output.

That’s something that Weisgerber feels has developed into the team’s identity.

“I think we’re a team that has to play 60 minutes hard every night, and we have to do everything as a group,” he said. “We have some guys who have played very well for us and things like that, but we need everyone on board every night, and for the most part, I think we’ve done a pretty good job. The guys have understood that and have seen what happens when guys don’t show up in this league.

“So it’s been a lot more consistent and the results have obviously shown because of that.”

The time it’s taken to get to this point is simply a matter just that: time.

“You get a bunch of new guys, the whole culture and the way we want them to play and bonding and everything, it just takes a while,” Weisgerber explained. “I think as the season has gone on we’ve figured it out and played a lot better hockey and more consistent hockey.”

The news hasn’t been all good, though. First-year

forward Brady Wilson, who is third in team scoring with 11 goals and 24 points, suffered a horrific injury in Warman just prior to the holidays when a hit Ethan Fechter and the Moose Jaw while going to Warriors will be looking to build on the net resulted their solid start in the new year. in a broken femur, the large bone that runs from hip to knee.

“It was a tough one, its something that doesn’t happen very often and to break that bone isn’t very good,” Weisgerber said. “He got crosschecked from behind going to the net and went in awkward and ended up breaking it. But surgery and everything went well, so he’s recovering, but who knows on the timeline and stuff like that.

“That’s a big blow for us,” he added. “He’s a big part of our team and not having him now means guys are going to have to step up in situations” The Warriors return to action on Thursday, Jan. 6 in Regina against the Pat Canadians before hosting the Tisdale Trojans on Saturday, Jan. 8.

“We just want to keep getting better every day, and once we get to the playoffs we want to make sure we’re playing our best hockey,” Weisgerber said of the outlook for the rest of the campaign. “Wherever we finish we want to make sure we’re playing well and having a chance to compete to win.”

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Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Banquet still A-GO as planning continues Former NHL standouts Shane Corson, Darcy Tucker to be joined by Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano and former NFL kicker Mike Vanderjagt at star-studded event Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The 2021 edition of the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Banquet is slowly and quietly coming together.

The celebrities have been booked, auction items procured and basic plans put in place for the wildly popular annual event.

The only question now is if it will still happen.

The event is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Heritage Inn, but whether folks can gather and in what numbers will depend on discussions with the venue and how things progress with the ongoing pandemic.

“Our plan right now is that we’ll be going ahead with the Sports Banquet this year, but that could change,” said Banquet chairman Scott Paquin. “We don’t really know what might be happening with government requirements and things like that over the next few weeks, but as of today, we’re holding it.”

The Kinsmen have a meeting scheduled with the Heritage Inn during the first

Members of the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club gather for the traditional photo with the celebrities prior to the 2019 Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Banquet. week of January that will include the local business’ liaison with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. What direction the event takes will largely hinge on decisions made in that discussion, ranging from capacity limits to other restrictions and precautions that might be needed.

And, of course, if the whole event can take place at all.

“The tough thing is, we’ve put a few

Pre-Christmas wrap of Original 16 Cash League:

Barnsley moves into second place in wins Pro-Tec Electric becomes second eight-win team; Froehlich continues to hold down top spot Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Original 16 Cash League took to the ice for the final time in 2021 just before Christmas and saw a new team move into second place in total wins at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre.

Pro-Tec Electric’s Stan Barnsley improved to 8-3 on the season after taking a 7-6 extra end victory over John’s Music (Ryan WeCurling file narchuk, 7-4) in a battle between two of the league leaders on Dec. out of rocks.

22 at Mosaic Place.

KMS Construction (Ben Gamble, 7-2) Wenarchuk got off to a solid start with kept pace with the leaders with a 5-1 win single points in each of the first three ends, over EMJ Marketing (Joe Gunnis, 1-10). but Barnsley was able to take control of The two teams were tied 1-1 through three things in the fourth, scoring a pair and fol- ends, but Gamble took the lead with one lowing up with a steal of three in the fifth on the fourth, stole another in the fifth and and another in the sixth for a 6-3 lead. We- two more in the sixth to bring the game to narchuk wouldn’t go away quietly, though, an early end. picking up one in seven and then stealing a The other contest on the night saw pair in the eighth to send things to an extra KalTire (Dustin Woloschuk, 4-7) put toend. There, Barnsley was able to use the gether a quick night against Fonger Wealth hammer to score his one and take the nar- Management (Nick Cornea, 1-9). Wolosrow victory. chuk scored two in the first, stole two in Matt Froehlich stayed ahead of his the second and another three in the third pursuers, improving to 9-1 with a 6-3 for a 7-0 edge, leading the teams to shake victory over Motion-Golden Mobility hands.

(Lorraine Arguin, 3-7). Arguin took a 2-0 The game between BTN Accountants lead into the third end, but Froehlich im- (Penny Barker, 7-1) and Walchuk Masonmediately tied things up with a deuce and ry (Tyler Krupski, 3-6) was postponed. stole another in the fourth for a 3-2 edge.

The league continues to be on break Arguin tied the game in the fifth, but Froe- for the holidays, with action resuming at hlich picked up a pair in the sixth and stole the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre on another next end before running Arguin Wednesday, Jan. 5.

things in place and you don’t want to go too far with it because you don’t know what’s going to happen,” Paquin said.

“With everything else, and lots of stuff happening in Canada through Christmas and with sports and everything, we’ll see.

It’s all wait and see, unfortunately.”

The good thing is if it all comes together, supporters of the charity fundraiser will be in for quite the show, just with the crew of characters who will be on hand.

The Kinsmen have lined up former NHL standouts Shane Corson and Darcy Tucker along with Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano and former NFL kicker Mike Vanderjagt as their celebrities for 2022.

“They all have great personalities, so it’ll be a lot of fun to see them all,” Paquin said, adding that putting together the lineup took some finagling. “It was kind of process this year; we had a few different guys we called on who were excited to do it but different things came up, just being an Olympic year and things like that.

“But we do have a lot of guys lined

up for subsequent years, which is great.

We’ve filled some slots for the years going forward; guys were telling us they’re excited about doing it and they’ve heard about it, so we’re excited to hear the same.”

Everything else about the date -- including ticket sales -- remains up in the air until the upcoming meeting.

One thing that’s certain and should the event take place, the Banquet will bring a welcome injection of funds into the Kinsmen’s charity coffers after being cancelled in 2021.

“It’s been a tough couple of years, not having the ability to run it,” Paquin said.

“We do generate some income out of it, it’s one of our biggest fundraising events, so I’m looking forward to getting back to it.”

Be sure to keep an eye on the Kinsmen Facebook page at www.facebook. com/mjkinsmen for the latest updates on the event.

Warriors game in Winnipeg postponed due to Manitoba pandemic restrictions

Move comes as province institutes maximum of 250 indoor spectators due to growing Omicron COVID-19 cases Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The rapidly growing number of Omicron COVID-19 cases throughout Canada has finally affected the Moose Jaw Warriors’ schedule.

The Western Hockey League announced last week that four games hosted by Brandon and Warriors file Winnipeg have been postponed due to capacity restrictions instituted by the Manitoba government.

The Warriors were to travel to Winnipeg on Monday, Jan. 3, but that contest will now be rescheduled to a later date.

Other games affected included Red Deer and Brandon who were to play on Jan. 1, which will now be played on Monday, Feb. 7, while the Jan. 7 game between Calgary and Brandon as well as the Jan. 8 game between Calgary and Winnipeg have been pushed back to a future date.

The move comes as COVID-19 cases have begun to rise at an extreme rate in Manitoba, including 785 cases Saturday, 694 cases Sunday and 675 cases Monday.

The rise on Saturday -- Christmas Day -was the highest single-day increase since the pandemic began.

In response, the Manitoba government instituted a 50 per cent gathering limit, or a maximum of 250 people, on Dec. 27.

Brandon has averaged 3,177 a game in attendance this season, Winnipeg 1,592, and playing in front of crowds under the restrictions isn’t considered economically viable.

The postponements were the second announced by the WHL on Wednesday after a U.S. Division contest between the Portland Winterhawks and Tri-City Americans was rescheduled due to goaltenders on both teams entering COVID-19 protocols.

Also earlier in the day, it was announced that the World Junior Hockey Championship had been shut down due to three teams contracting the virus, leading to the forfeit of three games heading into play Wednesday. Information later in the day revealed the tournament will very likely be resumed at a later date, possibly in the summer.

The hits kept coming 24 hours later, as it was announced that the Swift Current Broncos had paused all team activities due to four players testing positive or exhibiting symptoms. As a result, games that were scheduled on Dec. 30 and 31 against Winnipeg and Regina were postponed to a later date.

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Korczak, Firkus have four-point outings as Warriors defeat Edmonton It took over two months and exactly 27 games of up-and-down play, but the Moose Jaw Warriors are finally back over the .500 mark in the Western Hockey League standings.

The Warriors improved to 15-14-2-1 in their first game back from the Christmas break on Tuesday night, taking a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings at Mosaic Place.

The last time the Warriors found themselves on the better-than-average side of things in the standings was back on Oct. 15 after they took a 4-1 win over the Prince Albert Raiders to improve to 3-2 in the then-nascent campaign.

“It’s definitely exciting getting back over .500,” said Warriors forward Ryder Korczak, who had two goals and four points in the contest. “Hopefully we can keep this position and go from there… We know we can play, we’re a fast team and if we use our speed things will go well, so that’s what we’ll try and do from now on.”

The contest started on a sombre note, as a moment of silence was held pre-game for longtime board member and Warriors supporter Bob Calvert, who passed away on Dec. 22. Bob was very instrumental in the Warrior organization as a supporter and previous board member, as well as the

Moose Jaw moves a game over .500 with 7-4 comeback win over Oil Kings Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express there, pouring in five goals through the remainder of the frame to build a 6-3 edge.

Jagger Firkus finished the contest with a hat trick and four points for the Warriors, while Brayden Yager and Nathan Pilling scored their other goals. Eric Alarie picked up three assists, while Cade Hayes also had a pair of helpers.

“Obviously it took time to get our legs under us, but when we came out in the second period I think we played really well,” Korczak said. “It was just picking up where we left off, once we got the legs moving things started to take off.”

Pilling’s goal was his third in as many Brayden Yager and his Moose Jaw War- games after scoring the first of his WHL riors teammates head for the bench career back on Dec. 17 in Regina, and for fly-by after Yager’s second-period goal. Korczak, it was the continuation of his Nick Pettigrew photo hottest streak of the season.

The New York Rangers prospect father of former Warriors goaltender Jeff Calvert and current Warriors forward At- came into the contest as the WHL’s reignley Calvert. He was also one of the driving ing Player of the Week and now has five forces behind the Moose Jaw Express and goals and 13 points in his last five games.

“Having fun is the biggest thing,” MooseJawToday.com.

Once the puck dropped, the Warriors Korczak said when asked about the key to got off to a bit of a tough start, as Moose his sudden surge. “The confidence goes up Jaw Minor Hockey product Ethan Peters when you’re having fun and coming to the joined Luke Prokop and Josh Williams in rink with a smile on my face is one of the giving the Oil Kings a 3-1 lead early in the biggest things for me, I think.”

Firkus has been on a similar tear, with second period.

But the Warriors responded from six goals and 12 points in his last five con-

Rysavy returned to Warriors sooner than expected after World Junior Hockey Championship cancelled

Losses to Canada, Germany in first two games, and cancellation of third due to COVID see Czechia finish with 0-2-0-1 record Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It was only a matter of time before The International Ice Hockey Federation announced last Wednesday that the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship was cancelled due to an outbreak of COVID-19 at the event in Edmonton and Red Deer.

That includes Moose Jaw Warriors forward Martin Rysavy and Team Czechia, who saw a player test positive on Wednesday and ended up forfeiting their game against Finland.

By the time the cancellation decision came down, three teams had forfeits in place -- the U.S. to Switzerland on Dec. 27 and Russia to Slovakia, also on Dec. 29.

Rysavy and Czechia finish the event with an 0-2-0-1 record, with a 6-3 loss to Canada on Boxing Day and 2-1 overtime loss to Germany on Dec. 27 as their previous results.

Against Canada, Rysavy played on the fourth line with Jakub Kos and Tomas Urban, seeing 8:59 in ice time over 15 shifts and not hitting the scoresheet.

Czechia moved Rysavy up to the third line with Sebastian Malat and Ivan Ivan against Germany and it made for a busier night, as he played 11:15 over 13 shifts, recording a shot in each of the first and second periods.

Moose Jaw Warriors forward Martin Rysavy was in action with Czechia at the World Junior Hockey Championship.

Czechia was to have closed out their preliminary round against Austria on Dec. 30.

Canada -- who were unbeaten in their first two games and were coming off an 11-2 win over Austria on Tuesday -- was to have played Germany on Wednesday before capping their preliminary round Friday against Finland.

Rysavy’s return to the Warriors was up in the air pending quarantine decisions as of press time, but the team was back in action with games last Friday and Saturday, followed by four games on the road through Jan. 8.

tests.

Carl Tetachuk had 29 saves in goal for the Warriors, while his teammates fired 34 shots at Colby Hay. Moose Jaw’s Jaxsen Wiebe had two assists for the Oil Kings.

The Warriors were back in action at home against Red Deer last Friday and in Regina Saturday, with scores unavailable as of press time. The scheduled game against Winnipeg on Monday was postponed due to the ongoing pandemic, with their next contest Friday, Jan. 7 in Lethbridge.

OVERTIME… Moose Jaw’s success came with a caveat -- five Oil Kings were out of the line-up due to the World Junior Hockey Championship, including Arizona first-round draft pick Dylan Guenther, St. Louis first-rounder Jake Neighbours, Detroit first-rounder Sebastian Cossa and Montreal first-rounder Kaiden Guhle with Team Canada, along with Vegas fourth-rounder Jakub Demek with Slovakia… the Warriors were missing forward Martin Rysavy, who was at the World Juniors with Czechia… Warriors 2021 firstround draft pick Marek Howell took the ice for warm-ups in his first appearance with the WHL squad.

First meeting of the season: Central boys, girls basketball wins over Peacock

Cyclones edge Peacock 95-90 in boys action, roll to 80-50 win in girls play Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The first meeting of the season between two of the pre-season teams-to-watch in the Moose Jaw high school boys basketball league lived up to its pre-season billing.

In the final game before the Christmas break, the Central Cyclones and Peacock Toilers put together a back-and-forth battle before the Cyclones emerged with a 95-90 win at Central.

As the score would indiBasketball file cate, the contest saw plenty of offence, with Mo Jabateh 80-50 victory over the Toilers. Central leading the way for the Cyclones with 38 largely got the job done by committee, too, points and 11 rebounds, while Ammiel as their top two scorers -- Molly McLean Chin put up 23 points and Tommy Vincent and Ava Nichols -- led their squad with 14 20. points each.

Bryce Baumann continued his imElla Muchowski scored 14 points for pressive start to the campaign with a Peacock.

40-point showing, the top offensive output The leagues are now in hiatus for in the league so far this season. Mac Simp- holidays. Next action is Jan. 11 when the son also had a solid game with 29 points, Central boys and girls are at Notre Dame while Rafael Pondevida scored 13. and the Peacock boys and girls make the Things weren’t quite as close in girls trip to Lumsden. Boys games start at 6:20 action, where the Cyclones picked up an p.m., girls contests at 8 p.m.

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Warriors sign top three Prospects Draft picks, could be in line-up in near future Howell, Lakovic, Ness all sign WHL Standard Player Agreements; Howell and Ness join team for practice Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors went into the Christmas holidays on a high note after signing their top three picks from the 2021 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft.

Now the only question is when the youngsters will appear in the line-up.

First-round draft pick Marek Howell joined second-round selections Lynden Lakovic and Brady Ness in signing their WHL Standard Player Agreements, with the team announcing the trio had officially joined the Warriors on Dec. 22.

“It was great to get the top three picks signed; our staff did their homework to make sure when we drafted these guys, we were going to sign them and have them play in the Western Hockey League,” said Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger. “It was a different year because there was a lot more time for them to think about things, like college and stuff, so there were some options out there… we want to make sure we’re committed to players the same way they’re committed to us and now they know they’re going to be part of the future.”

All three players said on www.mjwarriors.ca that they were excited to be joining the team, and for two of them, that

Lyndon Lakovic, Marek Howell and Brady Ness have all signed with the Moose Jaw Warriors. meant a quick turnaround.

Both Howell -- a 6-foot-3, 180-pound defenceman -- and Ness -- a 6-foot-3, 171-pound rearguard – arrived in Moose Jaw early last week to practice with the team during the Christmas break.

The 6-foot-5, 170-pound Lakovic is currently in COVID-19 protocols and will get his first taste of the WHL in the near future.

The timing of the 2021 Prospects Draft in early December means all three 15-year-olds are now eligible to play five

games with the team and can join the Warriors full time once their respective club teams’ seasons are complete.

Normally, the Prospects Draft takes place toward the end of the regular season -- it was held on Apr. 22 in 2020 -- meaning players often have a bit of a wait before getting in the line-up.

“They could jump in at any time,” Ripplinger said. “We’re going to let them practice and see where they’re at during the week. Then if we run into some injuries or players who aren’t playing the right

way, we’ll sit down and talk about it and see where they fit.”

Howell currently has five goals and eight points in 20 games with the Calgary Royals in the Alberta Elite Hockey League U18 AAA division.

Lakovic has three goals and six points in 13 games with West Vancouver of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League U18 Prep league and has also played two games with West Kelowna of the BCHL. Ness has played 25 games with the Edmonton-based CAC Canadians in the AEHL U18 AAA loop and has a goal and eight points in 25 games.

Just as important as the team getting a look at the trio soon will be the chance for the players themselves to get an idea of WHL is all about.

“It’s a chance to give them a gauge and a chance to look at what they have to do, too, to make our hockey club,” Ripplinger said. “It can be pretty eye-opening for 15-year-olds coming into this league, so this will give them a taste of it all.”

The Warriors are back in action Friday, Jan. 7 when they travel to Lethbridge to face the Hurricanes.

Warriors looking to build on improved showing in second half of season With .500 record heading into first games of 2022, plenty of optimism from general manager Ripplinger for a solid push to the playoffs Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The Moose Jaw Warriors were looking to take some serious steps forward in the 2021-22 Western Hockey League campaign, and through their first 32 games, that’s exactly what they’ve accomplished.

The local squad holds a 15-14-2-1 record heading into their New Year’s Eve game with the Red Deer Rebels on Friday, and after two campaigns where just reaching .500 would have been a huge accomplishment, there’s even a sense of what could have been this time around.

That’s because with just a bit more consistency -- even from period to period -- the Warriors could find themselves well clear of the logjam for second place behind the powerhouse Winnipeg Ice in the East Division.

“We’ve taken some steps, this is kind of where we projected ourselves to be as a young team,” said Warriors general manager Jason Ripplinger. “We’re going to have inconsistent nights, but if we’ve had a bad game we’ve been able to bounce back. I think the biggest thing is if we put 60 minutes together on a regular basis we could have a lot more wins than we have right now.”

As their record would indicate, the Warriors have been pretty much even-steven right from the get-go. A four-game losing skid from Oct. 16 to 27 was the toughest stretch of the first half and the Warriors didn’t win or lose more than

Ryder Korczak, Daemon Hunt and the Moose Jaw Warriors will be looking to keep things rolling along as the calendar turns over to 2022. three in a row after that point. They flirted with getting over .500 throughout December and finally accomplished the feat on Dec. 28 with their 7-4 win over Edmonton at Mosaic Place.

Ryder Korczak leads the team with 13 goals and 39 points in 32 games to sit eighth in WHL scoring, with Jagger Firkus right behind at 18 goals and 36 points over the same span. Brayden Yager is fifth in WHL rookie scoring with 15 goals and 28 points in 28 games, while defenceman Denton Mateychuk sits fourth in league scoring at his position with seven goals and 28 points. He’s projected to go in the

first round of the NHL Draft this summer.

The news hasn’t been all good on the skater front, though -- team captain Daemon Hunt suffered a broken hand during Team Canada selection camp and isn’t expected to return until mid-January at the earliest.

In goal, off-season acquisition Carl Tetachuk has been solid, as the overage netminder has played 25 games with a 3.07 goals-against-average and .909 save percentage. Back-up Jackson Unger has seen action in six contests, including his first career shutout in a win over Red Deer on Dec. 3.

Ripplinger has opted to largely stand pat when it comes to making deals, with the single in-season trade bringing Majid Kaddoura from the Prince George Cougars for a seventh-round draft pick back in mid-October.

“This is a young group, and we’ve been patient, we haven’t really made too many moves other than Kaddoura and Tetachuk to balance things out for us a bit,” he said. “But we’re still sticking with our group here and letting them grow together, when you go through a year like this it’s nice not to have a revolving door of players and have a chance to build some chemistry.”

That leads into the Jan. 17 trade deadline, where Ripplinger has no interest in making a trade just for the sake of staying

busy.

“I’m not really looking,” he said. “I’m sure some teams might phone and inquire about some players that we have, but it’s something that’s really going to help us in the future and be a really good fit for us.

I’m not just giving guys away for picks.”

With the games ahead, one of the Warriors’ main goals will be to simply get on a roll and leave hovering around .500 deep in their rear-view mirror.

“Where we are right now is okay, but at the end of the year, we’re looking for a playoff spot and the more we’re above .500 the better chance we have getting there,” Ripplinger said.

“I don’t think we have any quit in our game, where if we have a bad period, I know we’re going to come out and play better. I think in a seven-game series, we could push those top teams… you look at a few years ago when P.A. took us to seven games, they outplayed us, they really did, and we won on sheer talent. And that shows what can happen if you’re a hard-working team in the playoffs.”

After their bout with Red Deer, the Warriors are back in action Saturday at 4 p.m. in Regina. Their game in Winnipeg on Jan. 3 has been postponed, meaning their next contest after this weekend will be Jan. 7 in Lethbridge. Next home action is Jan. 12 when they host the Calgary Hitmen at Mosaic Place.

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JULY Legion celebrated poppy’s 100th anniversary as a remembrance emblem Inspired by Lt.-Col. John McCrae’s famous poem In Flanders Fields, France’s “poppy lady” Madame Anna Guérin approached Canada’s Great War Veterans Association and suggested it adopt the poppy to help veterans financially.

The association thought this was a great way to support veterans and remember those men who had died fighting in the First World War. So, on July 6, 1921, the association — which unified in 1925 with other veterans’ groups to form the Canadian Legion — adopted the poppy as a flower of remembrance.

While the poppy’s centennial celebration quietly began at the beginning of 2021, the Royal Canadian Legion officially recognized the flower’s anniversary on July 6, 2021, with announcements across the country and many government and civilian organizations lit up buildings and stat-

Moose Jaw overcomes 22-0 deficit, Raiders claim 37-36 win with two-point conversion in overtime

The poppy remembrance pin that the legion sold this year to honour the flower’s 100th anniversary. Photo courtesy Royal Canadian Legion ues in red.

In Moose Jaw, Tourism Moose Jaw lit up Mac the Moose in red while the legion building on High Street West was bathed in crimson.

To help civilians celebrate the poppy’s 100th birthday, the legion sold a limited-edition pin that is reminiscent of the first Remembrance poppy distributed after the First World War.

Home sales in June/July started to cool off in Moose Jaw, data showed Saskatchewan’s real estate market continued to remain strong in June, although data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) showed the market was levelling off from earlier highs in the year.

Sales in Moose Jaw in June 2021 increased to 79 homes sold compared to 69 units sold in June 2020, which was above the five-year average of 52 homes sold and above the 10-year average of 53 units sold, according to the SRA data.

Year-to-date (YTD), sales of homes in Moose Jaw stood at 359 units sold compared to 201 homes sold YTD in 2020.

Saskatchewan real estate Saskatchewan’s real estate market remained strong throughout June, as 1,914 homes sold that month, increasing from 1,684 homes sold last June, the SRA said. Year-to-date, the number of homes sold throughout the province increased to 9,427 units from 5,690 units last year.

Golden Ticket Sports officially opened for business

Austin Chase and Tanner Brightman on the Golden Ticket Sports court on Friday morning.

Walking into the former Hillcrest Sports Centre, it was apparent everything had changed with the opening of Golden Tick-

Yorkton wins Spring League football crowned in outstanding championship final

et Sports.

Where there was once a cement floor in the summer and 14 sheets of curling ice in the winter stood a gleaming, brand-new multi-sport wooden floor, lined for sports ranging from basketball to pickleball and more.

The opening marked the completion of Phase One of the project, with Phase Two seeing the installation of indoor beach volleyball courts at the back of the facility, and Phase Three covering ancillary items like a weight-training facility, bleachers and upgrades to the air-conditioning system.

New Wing Commander at 15 Wing Moose Jaw On July 15th, Colonel Ron J. Walker relinquished command of 15 Wing Moose Jaw to Colonel C.Y.Jonathan Bouchard. The reviewing officer for the ceremony was former 15 Wing Commander (2016 to 2019) Brigadier-General Denis P. O’Reilly. Due to the pandemic, the 2021 ceremony was scaledback and included a few local dignitaries, few family members of the outgoing Wing Commander as well as a few fellow members of 15 wing. Most 15 wing members and their families were able to livestream the ceremony. The outgoing Wing Commander, Colonel Walker who was in command of 15 Wing for two years, continued his military career in London, UK. The incoming Wing Commander, Colonel Bouchard, amongst his many military accomplishments, was a flight instructor in 1997 at 3 Canadian Forces Flight Training School (3 CFFTS) Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.

It seemed only fitting that the championship final of the South Sask Spring Football League would end up as one of the best high school-aged games at Gutheridge Field in a long time.

The Moose Jaw Marauders overcame a 22-0 deficit at the half to tie the game 29-29 with six minutes to play, but the Yorkton Raiders would go on to take a 37-36 victory in over- Marauders running back Ryan Vintime during the title contest on Saturday eve- cent shed off Yorkton tackler. ning.

Junior Women’s Provincial Golf Wrap:

Shell Lake standout shot final round 75 at Hillcrest to take eight-stroke victory Brooklin Fry, the Shell Lake standout didn’t get off to the greatest start - going four over through the first six holes -- it was just a matter of refocussing and resetting, getting back to what had worked so well the previous two days.

Two birdies to close out the front nine with a 37 did just that, and a couple of hours later she closed out the event with a 75 for a three-over 216 total, good enough for an eight-shot win at the event.

Fry, 16, took a 10-shot lead into the final round, after carding 71 earlier in the week and followed with a 70, the only women’s round under par for the tournament.

Fry was the first woman to win the junior title three times since Prince Albert’s Brooke Hobson won the event in 2012, 2013 and 2015. Matching that mark was a major goal for Fry, and for an interesting reason: not only is Hobson an elite golfer, she’s also in her fourth season with the NCAA’s Northeastern University women’s hockey team, and previously played

Brooklin Fry with the Golf Saskatchewan U17 and U19 provincial championship trophies for the Prince Albert Northern Bears U18 AAA team.

Fry also won the U17 title by 14 shots over Yorkton’s Ella Kozak.

Kyle’s Chloe Willis won the U15 championship with a 275 total, while Regina’s Tayla Perry was the U13 girls champion with a 284 total.

Fantastic finish: Kutcher won junior men’s provincial title in playoff Throughout the final round of the Golf Saskatchewan junior men’s provincial championship, Hunter Kutcher made a special point of not paying attention to the leaderboard.

The Royal Regina competitor went into the day in fifth place, three shots back of leader Tommy Danielson of Saskatoon, and made a concerted decision to focus on his game and his game only.

By the time the round came to an end, he and playing partner Alex Swinnerton had put up the two best rounds of the day, sat at two-under par for the tournament and headed to a playoff to decide the champion.

Kutcher dropped his shot on the par-three 18th to within four feet and Swinnerton landed on the front of the green. After Swinnerton missed his 20-foot putt, Kutcher drained the birdie to claim the tournament championship.

The win was Kutcher’s first as a junior player.

Kutcher led Swinnerton by a single shot heading into the day, but by the time they made the turn, the roles had reversed, courtesy of an eagle on the eighth hole for the

Hunter Kutcher with the Golf Saskatchewan junior men’s provincial championship trophy Waskesiu-based competitor.

That set up an epic back nine -- Kutcher birdied 13 to tie, Swinnerton retook the lead with a birdie on 14. Both birdied 15. Swinnerton took a bogey on 16 while Kutcher birdied, giving Kutcher the one-shot lead.

Swinnerton birdied 17, and the rest, as they say, was history.

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JULY - AUGUST Conservative Party Clark Puckett from Moose Jaw Ice won Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan nomination U12 A provincial title; race eliminated from election campaign U12 B claimed silver The Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) eliminated Clark Puckett from the nomination race for the Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan constituency because he failed to submit a complete application package.

D. Clark Puckett.

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Sam Klassen joined Prairie Hockey Academy as new head coach of U15 Prep team

Former Saskatoon Blades standout, New York Rangers prospect first coaching opportunity in Canadian Sport School Hockey League The Prairie Hockey Academy announced that former Saskatoon Blades standout and New York Rangers prospect Sam Klassen was joining the organization for the 2021-22 campaign.

Simpkins added that Klassen’s skill in building relationships was a key component that led to his hiring, especially given PHA’s focus on developing quality individuals as well as elite hockey players.

The Watrous-born Klassen played four seasons with the Saskatoon Blades from 2006 through 2010 under current PHA director of coach development Lorne Molleken and after his overage season signed an entry-level contract with the New York Rangers.

Klassen spent the next four seasons in

New PHA U15 Prep head coach Sam Klassen in action with the AHL’s Portland Pirates. Wikipedia the Rangers’ farm system, splitting time between the AHL and ECHL. He joined the Hamburg Freezers of the German Elite League for the 2014-15 campaign and played three seasons before retiring from professional hockey.

New candy stores meet sugary needs of residents

Sweet Treats: Vanessa Schaefer, owner of Sweet Treats Candy Co.

Tristian’s Treats: Tristian De Yoe, owner of Tristian’s Treats.

For residents who have a sweet tooth and need that sugar fix, two new candy shops opened in Moose Jaw to offer some well-known favourites and exciting new options.

Sweet Treats Candy Co. opened at 14 River Street East under the ownership of Vanessa Schaefer, while Tristian’s Treats opened at 259 High Street West under Tristian De Yoe.

The Moose Jaw Ice Under-12 fastball programs, spent many hours in YaraCentre during the winter months honing their skills on the indoor turf and preparing for what they hoped would be a banner campaign.

It was a banner year. The Moose Jaw U12 A Ice claimed the Softball Sask provincial South championship in Regina, while their U12 B Ice counterparts were almost as successful, also The Moose Jaw Ice won the Softball Sask reaching the gold medal game before U12 A provincial championship in 2021. falling short.

The title is the first ‘A’-level championship for Moose Jaw and District Minor Softball and was a product of the aforementioned months of preparation.

Silver medal showing for Moose Jaw Mustangs at 14U box provincials At the Sask Lacrosse box provincials, the Moose Jaw Mustangs picked up a 13-9 win over the Regina Ice and defeated the Saskatoon Seals 9-7 in round robin action to advance to the gold medal game, where they dropped a 6-2 decision to the Regina Snipers

Moose Jaw Mustangs won silver at Sask Lacrosse 12U provincial championship It was a close 12-and-under box lacrosse game between the Moose Jaw Mustangs and Saskatoon Rush that came in the gold medal final of the Sask Lacrosse provincial championship. Unfortunately for the local squad, the Mustangs ended up settled for a silver medal after falling 9-8 in a shootout at the sev- Local squad went undefeated through round robin before losing gold medal game in a shootout en-team event

Prairie Hockey Academy named Prkusic as new head coach of U17 Prep team

Former Robert Morris University standout, Hobey Baker nominee to bring plenty of acclaim to new position With the start of the 2021/22 Canadian Sport School Hockey League season, Prairie Hockey Academy put together their coaching staff for the campaign.

Their hire brought all sorts of NCAA hockey experience -- and acclaim -- to the Caronport-based organization.

Nick Prkusic took over as the head coach of the U17 Prep team after four stellar seasons at NCAA Division I Robert Morris University.

Prkusic brought a winning pedigree to the Cougars from both a team and personal standpoint.

The 24-year-old St. Albert product played three seasons with the AJHL’s Brooks Bandits, winning the Gas Drive Cup as league champions in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 campaigns.

Fresh off his second AJHL title, Prkusic joined Robert Morris University, and by his junior season, was captain

The Moose Jaw Mustangs put together a silver medal showing at the Sask Lacrosse 14U provincial box lacrosse championships.

of the Colonials.

That set the stage for the 2020-21 campaign at RMU, and not only did Prkusic lead the team in scoring with seven goals and 25 points, he captained the Colonials to the Atlantic Hockey Association regular season title.

That led to a string of personal honours, including Atlantic Hockey Player of the Year and All Conference First Team to go along with a nomination for the Hobey Baker Award as the top NCAA Division I player in the U.S. Nick Prkusic

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JULY - AUGUST Moose Jaw’s Boyle, Bradley claimed Warriors officially signed import provincial golf championships forwards Rysavy, Baco Hillcrest Golf Club competitors claimed Mae Belmos Trophy (60-and-over women) and Legends Trophy (75-and-over men) respectively during provincials at The Legends Golf Club

Ken Bradley won the Legend’s Division (age 75-plus) at the Senior Men’s provincial golf championship.

Lorie Boyle won the Mae Belmos Trophy as the 60-and-over women’s provincial golf champion.

Hillcrest Golf Club competitor Lorie Boyle was at the top of the leaderboard in the women’s division. Fellow Hillcrest standout Ken Bradley did the same in the men’s tournament.

Boyle won the Mae Belmos Trophy as the top women’s player 60-and-over and finished second in the main women’s draw, while Bradley put together the top score in the Legends division as the top men’s player 75-and-over and also landed second in the Super Seniors Forward Tees

division.

Both tournaments were three-round events played at the Legends Golf Course in Warman.

Boyle recorded a 230 total, shooting on opening round 75 and following with a 78 to sit two shots back of Wascana’s Kim Walker headed into the final round. Walker would shoot a one-under 71 to Boyle’s 77 through, and took the senior women’s title by eight strokes.

Lynbrook Golf Club helps member Elsie Sapach celebrate 90th Members of the Lynbrook Golf club descended on Ortley’s Lounge shortly after the round in the regular Ladies 18-Hole League for a surprise birthday party for Elsie Sapach, complete with a giant sign celebrating her 90th birthday, a special birthday cake, and of course, rousing rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’.

Elsie isn’t the normal run-of-the-mill senior player. She carded a 97 in her round that day but two months earlier on June 29, she used her driver to ace the Lynbrook’s fifth hole.

The feat was part of the birthday celebration as the Ladies League presented her with a trophy commemorating her achievement.

Members of the Lynbrook Ladies 18-hole League celebrate Elsie Sapach’s 90th birthday. Pictured are Linda Stirton, Lynn Chernoff, Elsie Sapach, Deb Higgins and Barb Wallace.

Group of South Hill residents concerned ‘historic’ Coteau Street bridge should be preserved instead of demolished It possibly could have been an expensive cost to demolish the 108-year-old Coteau Street East bridge, but some citizens thought there was a more feasible solution that would keep the South Hill bridge operational.

Many people use the structure daily to access Wakamow Valley and if the bridge did not exist, residents would have to walk an extra kilometre to reach the valley.

The City of Moose Jaw erected the bridge over the Canadian National Railway (CNR) line in 1913. Several analyses of the bridge were conducted over the years, including in 2005, 2012, 2017, 2018 and 2020.

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Elite forwards joined team for coming Western Hockey League campaign

As the ongoing pandemic continued to play havoc with international travel and foreign player signings for teams in the Western Hockey League, the Moose Jaw Warriors signed their Canadian Hockey League Import Draft picks from the last two seasons, their 2020 pick in Czech forward Martin Rysavy and 2021 selection in Slovakian forward Robert Baco.

Martin Rysavy, the 18-year-old left wing was selected by the Warriors in the first round, sixth overall but was unable to make the trip over to join the team last season due to COVID-19 restrictions.

He ended up playing the previous season with HC Prerov in the Czech First League and put up three goals and nine points in 19 games in the professional loop. Rysavy also suited up for the Czech Republic at the 2021 World Under-18 Championship and had two goals in five games.

That all led to the National Hockey League Entry Draft on July 24, where Rysavy was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in

Moose Jaw Warriors imports Robert Baco and Martin Rysavy signed Western Hockey League standard player agreements to join the tribe. the seventh round, 197th overall -- one of four Warriors chosen in the 2021 Draft.

Baco was selected by the Warriors in the first round, 50th overall in Import Draft in June 2021. The 18-year-old right wing suited up for Karlovy Vary U20 last season and had two goals and six points in nine games. That was on top of six international games with Slovakia, where he had two goals and four points.

2021 Larry Wilson Scholarship Winners

Seven Moose Jaw students shared more than $23,000 in scholarship funds awarded by the Larry Wilson Scholarship Program. Jaidyn Gieni took home the Lawrence Wilson Scholarship for Drama, and Brooke Zarubin won the Gerald B. Wilson Scholarship for Musical Theatre. Sterling Boehm was awarded the Sylvia Wilson Scholarship for Vocals, while pianist Shantelle Mayo won the Kathleen Wilson Scholarship for Instrumentals again this year. In the dance categories, the Dorothy Wilson Scholarship for Traditional Dance went to Ha’Keena Maneso, and Maia Park won the Marlene Wilson Scholarship for Contemporary Dance. The Lawrence Wilson Literary Scholarship went to Amelia Mitchell for a second time.

The Larry Wilson Scholarships are award-

ed annually to students furthering their studies in literature and the performing arts, in the categories previously mentioned. The scholarships were established with funds from the estate of the late Larry Wilson, and are administered by the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.

Applicants must be 17 years of age or over and have permanent residence in Moose Jaw or the South Saskatchewan Enterprise Region.

South Sask Stealth won provincial 12U ‘A’ lacrosse gold All-star team comprised of players from Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association, other southern communities took top spot in provincial tournament.

The South Sask Stealth proved they could win big at the Sask Lacrosse ‘A’ 12-and-under box championships and have the gold medals to show for it.

The Stealth -- comprised of players from the Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association and other southern communities -- put together a 3-1 record through the event, closing things out with a 9-5 victory over the Saskatoon SWAT in the title game. They opened the tournament with a 10-3 win over the Regina Barracuda before dropping a 6-5 decision to the North Sask Predators and finished the round robin with a 3-1 win over the SWAT.

Members of the Moose Jaw Mustangs who wo n gold with the South Sask Stealth at the ‘A’ provincial championships this past weekend.

When students returned to school the expectation was to face a “normal” school year — including extracurricular activities — since all pandemic restrictions were to be lifted.

Holy Trinity Catholic School Division and Prairie South School Division in Moose Jaw issued similar letters on Aug. 10 to parents about what students were to experience.

The main message was that wearing masks, physical distancing, remaining in cohorts and other COVID-19 restrictions used during the previous school year were not to be required.

The Government of Saskatchewan — via the Ministry of Education — released a Safe Schools Plan for the 2021-22 school year that all 28 school divisions were to follow.

Students faced ‘normal’ school year as masks, distancing removed

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JULY - AUGUST Silver medal for South Sask Stealth Fun and camaraderie: Women in at 14U A provincial lacrosse the Wind enjoyed stop in Moose Jaw All-star team featuring local lacrosse players falls to Annual gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts proves popular for riders from near Regina Barracuda in gold medal game

The South Sask Stealth came away with a second-place finish at the Sask Lacrosse ‘A’ provincial championship tournament in Regina over the Aug. 8 weekend.

The Stealth lost their opening game to the Regina Barracuda 7-3 but rebounded with an 11-6 victory over the Saskatoon SWAT in their second contest. That sent them into the semifinal bronze medal game, where South Sask picked up a 9-7 win over the SWAT. Things didn’t go as well in the champi- The Moose Jaw Mustangs were well onship contest, though, as the Barracuda represented on the Sask Lacrosse ‘A’ provincials silver-medal-winning South rolled to an 11-2 victory and the gold medal.

Sask Stealth.

SBRA barrel racing provincials Veteran competitor Regina’s Tapp rides Leading Fast Chic to wins in

Open Go all three days; Moose Jaw’s Drake puts together impressive showing

Angela Tapp sends Leading Fast Chic around the cloverleaf on their way to the best run of provincials, a time of 14.074 seconds.

Moose Jaw’s own Kollins Drake put down a time of 14.391 aboard High Class Slinky to finish eighth in the Open Short Go.

Heading into the final round of competition at the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association provincial championships in August, Regina’s Angela Tapp and ride Leading Fast Chic had a good week.

The duo had ridden progressively faster through the first two Open Go events, recording a run of 14.170 and following with a 14.169, good enough for a first place finish on both days.

Going into their final run in the Open Short Go, Swift Current’s Cassandra Peters and Dats A Looker had put down the best run of the week, crossing the line in 14.117 seconds.

Tapp and Chic covered the cloverleaf in a stunning 14.074 seconds.

That was enough for another first-place fin-

ish -- the final duo of the day, Krystal Grad and A Special Perks would finish second in 14.117 -- to cap an incredible week of rides.

Tapp and Leading Fast Chic won close to $3,500 for their weeks work.

Youngster Kollins Drake and High Class Slinky finished second behind Tapp in the second Open Go and eighth in the Open Short. Her Second Go time of 14.248 seconds was also the top time in the Youth Division and her scintillating 14.12 in the Youth Short was the best time overall time out of all rides on Wednesday of the competition.

To top it all off, Drake’s second ride Checkoutmyboots recorded a 14.780 in the Open Short and took top spot in the 2D division. It all translated into more than $2,800 in winnings for the up-and-coming rider.

Women Fore Women golf tournament a huge hit for Hillcrest Ladies League Sellout of 100 players took part in scholarship fundraising tournament raising more than $6,800

A total of 100 golfers descended on the Hillcrest Golf Club completely filling out the draw, and through sponsorship and community support, over $6,800 was raised for the Women Fore Women scholarship, which goes to graduating female athletes taking part in post-secondary education.

The support from the golfers was one thing but the support from the community was another. By the time the Women Fore Women committee was finished gathering sponsorships and donations, every single one of the 100 players was going home with a prize.

And that was on top of financial donations to the program itself.

The tournament handed out three scholarships after its inaugural go-around in 2019 and despite not being able to hold a tournament in 2020, Women Fore Women still donated $500 to Vanier’s Ava Viczko this past spring.

Hillcrest Golf Club manager Jasmine Cameron (left) and Women Fore Women golf tournament organizer Bev Barber (right) posed with championship flight winners Lori Rittwage and Debbie Davidson.

The winners of this year’s golf tournament were -- Warman’s Debbie Davidson and Lori Rittwage took top spot in the Championship Fliight after playing through the fun format of six holes of scramble, six holes of alternate shot and six holes of best score.

and far and of all ages

Members of the Women in the Wind motorcycle group descended on Tourism Moose Jaw in August for a massive photo at Mac the Moose, creating a cacophony of sound as the 70-plus participants from all over Canada arrived for the chance to document their trip enmasse.

The Women in the Wind gathered for a photo with Mac the Moose prior to heading out on their south Saskatchewan tour.

Trio of Moose Jaw players named to Volleyball Sask provincial program Okerstrom, Simmons, Kletzel all part of 17U Selects team as sport continues to grow in city

Over the last decade, the sport of volleyball gradually saw more and more success come Moose Jaw’s way.

High school teams are regularly contending for -- and winning -- provincial championships, the Thunder Creek Volleyball Club has been getting busier and busier every year and the overall quality of the sport in the Makenna Simmons and Malea Kletze were two of three players from Moose Jaw who city continues to became part Volleyball Sask provincial grow.

The latest step program. in that evolution was found this past summer, when three Moose Jaw players were named to the 17-and-under Selects team by Sask Volleyball.

Peacocks’s Summer Okerstrom and Makenna Simmons along Summer Okerstrom in acwith Central’s Malea Kletzel all earned spots on the provincial tion with the Peacock Toilteam after a months-long try-out process that involved everyers during the 2019 high thing from video submissions to a pair of selection camps. school volleyball season.

Moose Jaw’s Seaborg, Williams won field lacrosse provincial gold MJLAX members join Regina Reign to land top spot at 15-and-under championships

The Regina Reign didn’t leave much to doubt at the Sask Lacrosse 15-and-under provincial championships and a pair of Moose Jaw Mustangs received gold medals to show for it.

MJLAX standouts Cashton Seaborg and Mason Williams were both picked up by the Reign for the tournament and proved to be key components to their success, contributing offensively as Regina put together a perfect 7-0 record.

Regina headed into the gold medal game against the tournament hosts and it was more of the same -- three first quarter goals, a 7-0 halftime lead and a 13-2 victory to set off a championship-winning celebration.

Williams scored twice, Seaborg had a single goal.

Moose Jaw Lacrosse Association members Cashton Seaborg and Mason Williams won 15U provincial field lacrosse gold with the Regina Reign.

Williams capped the weekend with seven goals in seven games, Seaborg finished with six goals.

Mustangs won silver at Sask Lacrosse 13-and-under field lacrosse provincials Moose Jaw loses heartbreaker to Regina after rolling through tournament undefeated

The Moose Jaw Mustangs enjoyed an almost perfect showing at the Sask Lacrosse 13-and-under field championships held in Prince Albert.

In the championship final, the Mustangs ended up with a silver medal after dropping a heartbreaking 9-8 decision to the Regina Reign.

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JULY - AUGUST SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER Moose Jaw duo shone at Hockey Knoop won second-straight Hillcrest Night in Boston Major Showcase Golf Club men’s championship Brooklyn Nimegeers, Jasmine Kohl received all-star honours at high-profile scouting event

Moose Jaw’s Jasmine Kohl (16 yrs) and Brooklyn Nimegeers (15 yrs), attended the Hockey Night in Boston Girls Major Showcase, a high-profile tournament designed to act as a recruiting tool for coaches and scouts from Prep and NCAA programs all over the United States.

That, while offering some high-level instruction in fun ‘summer camp’ environment for the over 400 players who took part in the competition.

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey The event format saw 20 teams taking part in a series of products Brooklyn Nimepractices before participating in a five-team round robin geers and Jasmine Kohl tournament, followed by an All Star game at the end of played in the Hockey Night in Boston Major Showcase the week.

Both Moose Jaw players excelled -- Nimegeers picked this past summer. up the Top Performer in her games three times, Kohl once -- but both were named to the All Star Game and Nimegeers was named one of the entire event’s top defencemen.

Nimegeers was no stranger to elite hockey outside of Canada, having played in the World Selects Invitational in Chamonix, France back in 2019.

Close finishes as Lynbrook crowned club champions

Sentes won men’s title in epic showdown; Mack claimed women’s title, Fitzsimmons senior mens, Stirton super senior championship Anyone familiar with the Lynbrook Golf Club men’s championship scene should not have been surprised at the final championship that when Brett Sentes, Nick Lepine and Shawn Muchowski.

The trio engaged in a back-and-forth battle from start to finish in the final round, eventually reaching the climax with all three tied for first place heading into the final hole.

That was after Sentes led by three shots heading into the final round. And Lepine led by three at the turn. And both Sentes and Lepine took turns having tough holes on the back nine as Muchowski just consistently rolled along.

In the end, it was Sentes who came through with the big shot at the right time, dropping his second shot on the 390-yard par-four 18th to within 12 feet of the hole.

One solid putt later, and the perennial Lynbrook men’s championship contender once again had his name on the trophy.

Sentes carded rounds of 71 and 73 for a 144 total, while Lepine shot 74 and 71 to finish at 145. Muchowksi shot 76 to open the event but carded the low round of the tournament at 69 to also finish at 145. He’d win the low net score with a 137 total.

The women’s championship wasn’t quite as close, as Chantel Mack recorded backto-back rounds of 76 to finish with a 172

The 2021 Lynbrook Golf Club champions were Mike Fitzsimmons (Senior Men), Chantel Mack (Women), Brett Sentes (Men) and John Stirton (Super Senior). total and a nine-shot win over Corinne Cobbe (94-87-181).

Mike Fitzsimmons shot rounds of 76 and 80 for a 156 total to win the Senior Men’s championship. It was also as close as can be -- he took par on the 18th hole to win by a single shot over Terry Schick, who bogeyed the final hole in his second round.

The Super Senior tournament for players aged 70-plus also was won by a single stroke, this time with John Stirton shooting 76 and 81 for a 157 total and edging Jim Swaok (79-79-158) by one shot.

Dwight Baron was third, two strokes back after shooting 81 in the first round and 78 in the second.

Moose Jaw’s new education directors

Ryan Boughen became the new education director/CEO of Prairie South School Division, after serving as superintendent of school operations for several years. He replaces Tony Baldwin, who resigned in July and now works in Prairie Valley School Division.

Meanwhile, Ward StrueRyan Boughen is the new by became the new edudirector of education for cation director/CEO for Prairie South School Di- Holy Trinity Catholic vision. Photo by Jason G. School Division, after serving several years as Ward Strueby is the new diAntonio superintendent of learn- rector of education for Holy ing. He replaced Sean Chase, who resigned in June to Trinity Catholic School Dibecome education director with the Regina Catholic vision. Photo by Jason G. Antonio School Division.

Impressive 9-and-7 win over former champ Albert leads to back-to-back titles

Chris Knoop in his Hillcrest Golf Club men’s club championship match with perennial contender Mark Albert, shot a 69 to take a six-hole lead over the first 18 of the 36-hole match-play final but Knoop didn’t let up when they took the course to finish things off.

In the end, he carded a six-under 65 in round two, defeating Albert 9-and-7 to claim his second-straight men’s championship.

The second 18 of the final wasn’t even Knoop’s best round of the tournament.

That came in his quarter-final bout, where he carded a Chris Knoop won his sec63 to defeat Shawn Loney -- a showing that came after ond-straight Hillcrest Golf Knoop had been pushed all the way to the final hole to Club men’s championship. defeat Mark Bevan in his opening match.

The semifinal was a rematch of last year’s title game, with Knoop taking a 4-and-2 win over Jordan Banilevic.

Albert edged Bradley to win Hillcrest senior golf title

Former city champions battled down to final hole before Albert took one shot win Mark Albert and Ken Bradley put together a close playoff to wrap up the Hillcrest Senior Men’s golf championship.

One five-foot putt by Bradley was all that stood between an outright title win for Albert and a playoff -- and in the end, the reigning Super Senior provincial champion missed the short roller, giving Albert a one-shot win and his second Senior club title.

Albert shot rounds of 73 and 72 for a 145 total, Bradley carded 72 and 74 for 146.

Tom Plosz and Bill Ross finished tied for third, with Plosz carding round of 74 and 77 for a 151 total, while Ross Mark Albert won the Hillcrest opened with a 75 and shot 76 in round two to also land Golf Club senior men’s chamat151 pionship.

Sukanen threshing bee featured steam tractors running threshers The early days of grain threshing were recreated at the Sukanen Ship Museum annual threshing bee.

Two days of farm activities took place after the morning pancake breakfasts with the steam-driven tractors as the highlight.

The miniature steamer was acquired from the Stoughton museum when it closed two years ago.

One of the steamers pulled a people mover.

An operating scale model harvesting display also drew attention.

Dan Hawkins of Rowletta brought a scale model of a John Deere D tractor and clipper combine.

The Hawkins display, with two other scale model John Deere tractors, was set up in front of the John Deere building.

Demonstrations also included the stationary baler, operation of the shaft-driven engine in the 1913 wooden crib elevator, hand threshing machine, rope making and quilting.

The blacksmith shop was be operated by Aird Rusitch of Swift Current.

A lady farrier demonstrated the skill of putting shoes on horses in the barn.

The barrel train gave youngsters rides around the grounds.

The afternoons concluded with tractor pull demonstrations using vintage tractors.

Canadians defeated Giants in barnburner to win Rambler Park Fastball League title Thiel hit three home runs, teams combined for eight round trippers as Canadians take 8-7 victory at Lyle Helland Ball Diamond

Memorial Field has seen its share of epic offensive battles over the years, but few came with as much on the line as what the Canadians and Giants played for.

With the Rambler Park Fastball League championship up for grabs in a winner-take-all showdown at Lyle Helland Ball Diamond, the two teams combined for eight home runs before the Canadians settled it once and for all, taking an 8-7 win to record The Moose Jaw Canadians are the 2021 Rambler their second-straight league title. Park Fastball League champions.

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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER North American Powerlifting Pumpkin Harvest Festival a hit Champions despite cool and rainy weather

Hundreds of supporters filtered through Grey Avenue Gardens in support of local charity monetary donation and receiving a cup of the delicious beef and bean concoction.

There was plenty of other stuff to see and do on the day as well, ranging from photo stations to a ping pong ball cup game and of course the park itself. The Farmer’s Market portion featured a host of fresh vegetables and other items up for sale, and then there was Derf the Clown, a regular at the annual event and easily one of the most popular While the weather could have been a little with younger visitors. more cooperative, supporters of Hunger in Many of those who came out took a moMoose Jaw came out in droves for the an- ment to wander around the gardens themselves, checking out some of the last of the nual Pumpkin Harvest Festival.

The chili station was one of the more pop- fall bounty still in the ground and on the ular stops for patrons, with folks making a stalk.

Vanier grad received scholarship for community work and academic record

Family Scholarship to Grace Kiefer during the Sept. 13 city council meeting.

Vanier Collegiate graduate Gracie Kiefer was the recipient of this year’s Dubinsky Family Scholarship.

Kiefer graduated in June and was accepted at the University of Saskatchewan into commerce for the fall session.

Besides outstanding academics, Kiefer was involved in several extracurricular activities and organizations as a volunteer, member, or organizer, explained Amanda Olson, superintendent of learning with the Prairie South Bursary Fund.

While at Vanier, Kiefer was a member of almost every music and drama opportunity available through the school and in the community, including the Moose Jaw Music Festival, Rotary Choral Festival, Moose Jaw Band and Choral Festival, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Back to Bethlehem, One Acts, and more.

Kiefer also took advantage of leadership opportunities at the school, formally as a group member and informally through her

volunteerism. She was an active member of the SRC, yearbook, SADD, outreach, and the Swag Bag Co. As a member of the Swag Bag Co., Kiefer helped create 130 swag bags filled with hygiene essentials such as soap, toothbrushes, and deodorant.

These bags were given to a local barber, who then delivered them to those in need.

She was also involved in school athletics as a member of the curling program and track and field team.

Furthermore, Kiefer keeps busy with many endeavours. Her gift of music led her to obtain several formal accomplishments in piano training and music theory, said Olson. Moreover, her leadership skills allowed her to offer support through babysitting and gardening for community members.

In 1982, the City of Moose Jaw entered into a trust agreement with Boris Dubinsky and Administrative Consultants Limited. The purpose was to establish an endowment that the municipality would hold, with interest from the main endowment awarded annually as part of a scholarship to a Moose Jaw high school student pursuing university or college.

The scholarship amount was to be equivalent to the amount of income the trust fund earned in the preceding 12-month period.

The directors of education from Prairie South and Holy Trinity Catholic school divisions determined which nominated graduate should receive the scholarship.

Moose Jaw continued support of Terry Fox Run with dozens of participants

Supporters took part in live event in Wakamow Valley as well as registering online and doing own thing in continued support of Terry Fox’s dream At some point in time, the Moose Jaw edition of the Terry Fox Run is going to return to its former splendour -- hundreds of runners gathering for festivities on a nice day, all with the goal of supporting Terry’s legacy and the Canadian Cancer Society.

But with the ongoing pandemic, organizers once again decided to take a cautious approach this time around, offering participants a chance to register at the River Park Pavilion in Wakamow Valley and then do their own thing, with many taking the option of strolling around the oval or through the many trails in the area.

Stephanie Meyer, Kerri Thiele The 41st edition of the Run was none other than a and Craig Hemingway at the Rivsuccess again. er Park Pavilion took registration.

Rhaea Stinn

Mava Brydges

Kaylee Maruska

On August 21, a Moose Jaw Kaylee Maruska competed in gym sent 4 powerlifters to the junior class with a squat compete at the Pan American of 185 kg, bench of 122.5 kg and North American Powerand a deadlift of 185 kg. She lifting Federation championaccumulated 3 North Ameriship. Each one brought home can records, 5 Pan American a gold medal for Canada. records, 7 National Team Unparalleled consist- Shantelle Szuch and multiple provincial reed of Rhaea Stinn, Kaylee cords Maruska, Shantelle Szuch (Red Deer, Al- Shantelle Szuch competed in the masters 1 berta) and Mava Brydges class (40-49 yrs) with a 185 squat, 103 kg Rhaea Stinn competed in the Open Class bench and a 190.5 kg deadlift. with a squat of 247.5 kg., bench 213kg. This gave her 5 Pan American and 5 Naand deadlift 210kg. tional records.

The bench press was a World Record lift. Mava Brydges competed in the Master 3 These results also accumulated 5 Pan class (60-69 yr old) with a 132.5 kg squat, american records, 4 North American re- bench 82.5 kg and a deadlift of 137.5 cords and mutiple Provincial records.

She accumulated 5 Pan American, 2 North Rhaea was also honoured to be inducted American, 9 National and multiple provininto the NAPF Hall of Fame for her out- cial records. She was also honoured standing contributions to the sport of pow- with the best Master Lifter award. erlifting internationally.

Former Moose Jaw couple donated $5.9M to U of S

Jane and Ron Graham, formerly of Moose Jaw, donated $5.9 million to the University of Saskatchewan to support four projects.

The University of Saskatchewan celebrated a multimillion-dollar donation from two former students who lived in Moose Jaw and whom the school described as its most generous alumni.

Ron and Jane Graham donated $5.9 million to support the university’s vaccine

research, its Huskies athletics programs, and students in engineering and education. Specifically, the athletics department received $3 million, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) received $1 million, the College of Education got $1 million and the College of Engineering acquired $900,000.

The Grahams are the largest cumulative alumni donors in U of S history, the school said.

Other notable projects the Grahams have funded include extra basketball courts at Merlis Belsher Place, development of the Ron and Jane Graham Sport Science and Health Centre at Merlis Belsher Place, and expansion of the Graham Huskie Clubhouse at Griffiths Stadium.

In 2018, the gymnasium floor at the Physical Activity Complex was redesigned and named “Ron and Jane Graham Centre Court” to recognize their contributions.

“Incredible and very emotional”: Salvation Army Toy Run drew hundreds of riders

Massive haul of toys made Christmas that much brighter for families in need Before the 2021 edition of the Salvation Army Toy Run even started their trek up Main Street, it was easy to see that the Moose Jaw Cycle Association had once again come through in a big way.

Well over 500 riders lined Manitoba Street from the else that a youngster would love to have Fourth Avenue Bridge all the way down to Mosaic Place prior to mak- under the tree at Christmas. ing the trip to the Salvation Army Citadel Folks also made a host of monetary donations, too. on Thatcher Drive.

Participants were asked to bring a new The Toy Run is just part of a year-round and unwrapped toy to the drop-off point, campaign by the Salvation Army to gather resulting in an impressive pile of stuffed all they can to help families have the best animals, games and just about anything Christmas possible.

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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER Moose Jaw Trees of Significance Businesses hosted barbecue to help for 2021 support food bank’s new building To honour Canada’s official National Tree Day, the City of Moose Jaw announced 2021’s Trees of Significance.

The City of Moose Jaw 2021 Trees of Significance were: - A large American elm on the boulevard at 1030 Henry St. This tree was nominated due its beauty and the love the homeowner has for the tree.

They compared the tree to a child – a lot of work, but worth the effort.

- A pair of large spruce trees in front of 1115 Simpson Ave. The nominator has a fond memory of planting these trees with their family approximately 40 years ago. The trees are now 1030 Henry St excellent examples of how beautiful spruce trees can be in our city. - A trio of American elms on the median of the 0 block of High St W. These trees were nominated because of their beauty and the shade they provide for the block. These elms have survived the harsh downtown landscape and several construction projects and are therefore a symbol of perseverance, 1115 Simpson Ave 0 Block of High St. W. as well as beauty.

New chamber prez Aaron Rushton building on Chamber’s solid foundation Aaron Rushton, being named the new president for the 2021-22 season, was excited to be the new board president of the Moose Jaw and District Chamber of Commerce and has been eager to build on the organization’s solid foundation.

Rushton was excited to work with the chamber as the organization and community moved into a new phase of life.

Two months after receiving financial help, Mosaic Place again given another monetary infusion

City council gave Mosaic Place another financial infusion, this time for $275,000, while it extended the deadline for when the venue must repay a loan for food and beverage services.

According to Spectra’s cash flow chart, Mosaic Place had $170,857 at the start of September. That jumped to $330,952.12 when all cash receipts were included for the month.

However, once all cash had been paid out

by Sept. 30, the venue faced a deficit of $26,738.

By the end of December, Spectra expected Mosaic Place to have a cash deficit of $267,323. The operations organization also expected to have paid out $1.41 million by the end of 2021.

Spectra planned to use the extra money to address cash flow issues, such as paying employees and covering regular expenses.

Snowbirds 431 Squadron last performance of the 2021 season

The RCAF Snowbirds performed their final air demonstration show of the season for family and limited military members on Oct.15.

Guests and most military members were restricted from attending because of Covid 19 precautions The team was scheduled to perform 17 shows in Canada and the United States. Some of the U.S, shows were cancelled, among them thee Huntington Beach show.

That show was cancelled as the oil spill fumes posed a threat to the aircraft.

This year’s Snowbirds under the command of Lt. Vol Denis Bandet of Regina began the season with two shows ending the Operation Inspiration/ The cross-Canada pandemic operation was postponed after a fatal crash in Kamloops last May that killed Capt..Jennifer Casey and injured Capt. Richard MacDougall. The crash was caused by a bird strike.

Crews with Winmar sprayed thermal cork shield material on the exterior of the new building for the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank. The material helps to lower the charity’s utility costs.

Several Saskatchewan businesses held a barbecue to support the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank.

Winmar, in partnership with Custom Works Contracting and Vipeq of Saskatchewan, hosted the barbecue at 270 Fairford Street West on Oct. 6 to support the non-profit organization. Besides purchasing food and drinks, visitors could also learn about Vipeq’s thermal cork shield material, which Winmar sprayed on the building’s exterior as a type of insulation.

Final numbers from the barbecue included $1,178.50 in monetary donations and 225

pounds of food ($585 value).

Moose Jaw Co-op donated the food, while United Rentals provided the lift that contractors used to spray the thermal cork material, and Winmar and Custom Work Contracting donated the cork spray and labour — a $40,000 value.

Winmar teamed up with the food bank after learning the latter was having difficulties finding contractors to fix its new location. So the company offered to be the general contractor to provide services for the interior and find other sub-contractors.

The food bank had trouble finding a contractor to spruce up the exterior, so Winmar stepped up to look after that concern as well.

The thermal cork shield not only updated the look of the building, but it also improved the efficiency of the building by adding a “thermal break” to the exterior.

It’s also flexible, acts as a sound barrier, is fire retardant, and lasts 10 times longer than traditional exterior finishes. The material also has a 15-year warranty.

The substance is made from granulated cork and harvested from the same cork tree in Portugal every eight to 10 years, making it renewable and environmentally friendly.

Long-time businessman Gale Chow featured in documentary

Businessman Gale Chow (centre) along with his son Kyle (left) and wife Myrna, spoke with director Weiyu Su while a cameraman recorded the interaction.

The National Film Board (NFB) created a documentary about Moose Jaw businessman Gale Chow and his experiences as a Chinese youth and entrepreneur.

An NFB film crew first appeared in Moose Jaw in February 2020 and after a delay due to the pandemic, returned again in the fall to capture more footage of the Chows packing up their home — Gale and his wife Myrna moved to Regina to live with their son Kyle.

The documentary — led by director Weiyu Su —also looked at the historical accuracy of the tunnels.

Gale moved at age 14 with his family to Moose Jaw from Hong Kong in 1951 and started attending Central Collegiate.

During the early ’50s, Gale played on a Chinese basketball team called the Chinese Clippers. The team represented the City of Moose Jaw during a tournament that saw the players compete against Regina’s YMCA junior team.

Gale quit school in Grade 9 in 1954 and moved to Estevan to work at a café. However, he returned to Moose Jaw a year later and started the Arcade Café on Fourth Avenue. He then worked with his uncles at the Apex Café in a building — no longer standing — across from Safeway.

In the 1960s, Gale and other Chinese men started a cultural athletic club where they played volleyball and basketball at the YMCA. However, they later gave up those sports, started a Chinese bowling team, and joined the community league.

They also played ping pong and Chinese checkers while they learned drama and opera. They later formed a children’s cultural dance group and hired a Chinese dance teacher from Hong Kong.

The children performed Chinese folk dancing all over Saskatchewan and performed at the Montreal Expo (in 1967). During the ’70s, they joined the Multicultural Society and joined the celebration on Canada Day. The Chinese community also celebrated Christmas and New Year’s.

The Chinese United Church on 303 High Street West — built in 1883 — also played a major part in the community’s life. Gale credited Zion United Church’s Tom Rogers for advising them when dealing with the denomination’s head office.

Gale later started DeeJay’s Corner Store and Confectionary and Crescent Cleaners laundromat. The white confectionary building still stands at the corner of First Avenue Southwest and Home Street — adjacent to the Chows’ home that they built in 1975 — while the laundromat was in the basement of the Hammond Building Gale, along with two uncles, later built a little business called the Snow Hut and Gale operated it for 35 years before retiring in 2002.

Having lived in Saskatchewan for 70 years, Gale also came to love the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Moose Jaw will miss this active contributor to the community of Moose Jaw who was very much appreciated and loved by all. We wish him and his family well!

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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER Moose Jaw well-represented at high Air force vet honoured to receive school cross country provincials recognition from federal gov’t

District medalists in the Intermediate girls division included Madison Marktanner (Peacock, bronze), Nikolina Kapovic (Peacock, gold) and Katie Rogers (Central silver).

Moose Jaw saw plenty of top-10 finishes come out of the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association provincial cross-country championships this past weekend.

A host of local runners with solid showings in past provincial competitions qualified for the South Central team after the district competition in Wakamow Valley and were expecting similar showings at the Carlton Trail Dixon Hills ski facility near Humboldt.

The South Central team that took to the hills consisted of: Senior girls: Jadyn Palaschuk (Central), Akuol Riak (Central), Daphne Hamel (Ecole Ducharme), Kaitlynn McQueen (Peacock), Brooklyn Roney (Peacock) and Bethany McEvoy-Sands (Vanier).

Senior boys: Brexsen Strieb (Gravelbourg), Justin Arandin (Central), Nigel Fang (Central), Jacob King (Central), Zarek Sand (Central), Braydon Cushway (Peacock), Cole Hanson (Peacock), Rafael Pondevida (Peacock), Samir Axamd (Vanier), John Cabrel (Vanier).

Junior girls: Kaesha Guillaume Gravelbourg), Ava Sayers (Kincaid), Brynn Kell (Central), Ava Kindiak (Vanier).

Junior boys: Pason Pagan (Gravelbourg), Josh Chamberlain (Peacock), Payton Kell (Peacock), Dawson Thibodeau (Peacock), Jesse Cline (Vanier).

Intermediate girls: Elizabeth Ratzlaff (Gravelbourg), Megan DuSomme (Central), Katy Rogers (Central), Nikolina Kapovic (Peacock), Madison Marktnner (Peacock), Callista McQueen (Peacock).

Intermediate boys: Dillon Haggerty (Assiniboia), Kaeleb Tabin (Peacock), Eric Swalm (Peacock), Wayne Bauluck (Vanier).

Cameron award: Second World War veteran Allen Cameron held a certificate of recognition and lapel pin that he received from the federal government for his efforts serving in the war. Cameron was an airframe maintenance technician who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in Italy.

Peacock Orange win Moose Jaw high school junior girls volleyball title Straight-sets victory over Central Red sees Toilers claim championship

Moose Jaw and District Food Bank moved into new location for clients to come Finding a new home inside while providwas considered “a ing them with better wild dream” that options, choices and the Moose Jaw and dignity.

District Food Bank The Moose Jaw once thought was and District Food impossible, but that Bank history began dream became rein October 1984 in ality after years of the basement of the work. now-extinct JohnThe non-profit organization held a Food bank 3: Surrounded by board members, stone Block on Main grand opening on food bank staff Terri Smith and Jason Moore Street North before Oct. 27 at its new cut a ribbon to officially open the food bank’s moving to 305 Fairford Street West two location at 270 Fair- new home during a ceremony on Oct. 27. years later. ford Street West, kitty-corner from its old location at 305 Fair- The food bank and its partners initially helped 60 individuals and families because ford Street West.

The food bank held three major campaigns of the then-economic downturn. However, over the previous 19 months to raise funds that number jumped into the hundreds, and for the new building. The organization even- over the years, the organization realized resitually acquired over $200,000 to help build dents’ food needs were not going away. a new lobby and renovate the main building. In 2014, board members began talking about The building is 6,200 square feet in size, a new location to meet the needs of clients compared to 1,700 square feet at the previ- better.

The team worked in 2019 to find a new venous venue.

The new building allows the non-profit am- ue, and after several years, succeeded in acple space to run volunteer programs and quiring the new building in March 2021.

Second World War veteran Allen (Al) Cameron was honoured with two awards because of an incident in which he was involved while stationed in Italy.

The Department of Veterans Affairs sent Cameron a certificate of recognition and commemorative lapel pin in late October as part of its efforts to thank all servicemen who served during the war.

The pin Cameron received has the “V for victory” symbol and the dates of 1939-45 and 2014-2020. The certificate, meanwhile, thanked the veteran for his “selfless acts of service and sacrifice during the Second World War, in defence of Canada and our shared values of freedom, democracy and rule of law.”

Cameron plans to frame his certificate and hang it in the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans (ANAVETS) building on High Street West. As the only veteran of his generation there, and one of a few remaining in Moose Jaw, he hopes other veterans realize the awards honour them as well.

Peacock Toilers Orange

The Peacock Toilers enjoyed a stellar season in Moose Jaw high school girls volleyball league.

The Orange Toilers rolled to a pair of straight-set victories on championship night in the high school junior girls league, defeating Central Red in the title game to claim the gold medal.

New mural featuring sights and scenes from South Hill officially unveiled

Design by Carly Jaye on Palliser Regional Library took just over four weeks to complete colours began to appear on the building, located at 366 Coteau St. West, and soon scaffolding appeared as a design began to take shape.

Over time, the shapes became paintings and soon evolved into a giant mural, with artist Carly Jaye and her crew of helpers tirelessly bringing her design to reality.

Their efforts turned that old grey wall into a Carly Jaye stands in front of her completed beautiful work of art, featuring scenes from all mural on the wall of Palliser Regional Li- over South Hill in a design that incorporates a brary on South Hill. shelf of books -- a nod to the building on which Ever since Palliser Regional Library on South it was painted.

Hill first came into being, the wall of the build- The city’s newest mural was officially uning facing Fourth Avenue has been a standard veiled as Jaye joined dignitaries from the South Hill Community Association and the grey slab.

Things began to change in Sept/Oct. as bright City of Moose Jaw for the special event.

Vanier, Central win high school soccer 4A provincial championships Spirits take 3-0 win over Central Cyclones in girls gold medal game in Yorkton, Central defeat Yorkton Sacred Heart to claim boys title

In the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association 4A high school girls soccer provincial championship, the Vanier Spirits picked

up a pair of upset victories at provincials in Martensville to repeat as 4A girls champions, and this time they had some very, very familiar company along the way.

The Central Cyclones, who also reached the gold medal final, fell 3-0 to the Spirits in the title game.

It was another impressive run to the title for Vanier, who are repeat champions after winning gold the last time provincials were held in 2019. The 2020 tournament was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic.

The Spirits advanced to provincials with a

15-0 win over Peacock in a play-in game on Sept. 23 while Central received a bye into provincials as the top seed.

Although the Central Cyclones lost the Moose Jaw high school boys soccer league championship earlier in the fall, the Cyclones completed an utterly dominant showing through regionals and provincials with the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association 4A boys provincial championship.

The second-seeded Cyclones capped their title run with a 3-1 victory over the host Yorkton Sacred Heart Saints after rolling to a 4-0 win over Martensville in the semifinal.

Vanier soccer file

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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER ‘I love my city and I’m passionate Moose Jaw’s Barker won local about it,’ mayor-elect Clive Tolley Sask Women’s Curling Tour stop Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre foursome desaid after byelection win feated Manitoba’s Kristy Watling in champion-

Nearly 30 years after serving as a city councillor — or aldermen as they were called — Clive Tolley returned to the city council table as Moose Jaw’s 41st mayor.

Tolley — one of nine candidates who vied to become mayor — was declared the winner after the byelection finished on Nov. 3.

He sat in third place after the first two polling stations reported in but jumped into first place after the third polling station closed and remained in that position after the final two stations reported in.

The mayor-elect received 1,290 votes out of 5,999 ballots cast, or about 21.5 per cent of the total vote, and beat Froese by 41 votes.

Tolley previously served on city council as a councillor in the last 1980s and early 1990s. As mayor, he will serve until 2024.

Mayor-elect Clive Tolley addressed the media following his win during the mayoral byelection on Nov. 3.

City could net $6.7M with expansion of joint-use school site

A map of phases 5 and 6 of the Westheath development, contained in the updated concept plan for the joint-use school on South Hill. This could be the final image of the development but will likely change as design progresses.

City council approved the revised Westheath development concept plan, but many steps will still be needed before construction starts on the new joint-use school on South Hill.

The next steps with this project include subdividing and rezoning the property, with the latter requiring additional public

notice. Construction will then likely start next spring.

Highlights of the concept plan include building the school and park on a 10.69acre site; constructing 105 single-family lots on 22 acres and 25 townhouses on one acre; having four roads to access the school; south-facing off-street staff and visitor parking; south-facing off-street car-drop zone to reduce street congestion; multiple corner bulbs and mid-block crosswalks to enhance safety and calm traffic; two pedestrian-activated lights on Wellington Drive; and a relocated Rotary Trail.

The municipality also expects to add future traffic calming measures after the school opens; address issues with the storm sewer system during the design stage; install an outdoor hockey rink and basketball pad; and negotiate an agreement with the school divisions to operate and maintain the park.

Over $220M officially committed to water treatment plant renewal project

The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation kicked into high gear with its water treatment plant renewal project after several levels of government announced more than $222.83 million in project funding.

Representatives from the federal government, the provincial government, the City of Regina, the City of Moose Jaw and the corporation participated in an online funding announcement that the feds were to provide $89.13 million, the province tol kick in $74.26 million, and the corporation — which Regina and Moose Jaw own — to provide $59.42 million and be responsible for any extra costs.

The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant was commissioned in 1955 and supplies potable water to more than 260,000 people in the region, representing nearly one-quarter of Saskatchewan’s population.

Procurement of supplies were to begin this year, construction to commence next year, and the project should be finished by 2025.

Peacock repeats as high school girls volleyball champions with win over Central

Toilers battle to hard-fought 3-1 victory to cap undefeated league campaign Heading into the Moose Jaw high school girls volleyball league city championship final, the Central Cyclones were the only team to take a game off the Peacock Toilers in regular-season play.

The two teams met for the title in front of well over 200 fans at Peacock. In the end, Peacock would go on to a 3-1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-11, 25-19) victory to claim their second-straight league championship.

ship final to claim title out of star-studded field Penny Barker and her Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre foursome carried an undeniable hot hand heading into the Sask Women’s Curling Tour stop at their home rink.

They were able to carry the momentum right through to a tournament title.

Barker and her rink of third Deanna Doig, second Penny Barker, third Deanna Doig, Jenna Enge and lead Danielle Sicinski went unsecond Jenna Enge and lead Dan- defeated through the star-studded 20-team event, ielle Sicinski gather for the custom- defeating Winnipeg’s Kristy Watling 7-0 in four ends in the championship final. ary post-championship photo.

Canada’s newest Flight School established at Moose Jaw Municipal Airport

Provincial Airways expanded its operations to include a Transport Canada-certified Flight Training Unit capable of qualifying private, recreational, and commercial pilots The flight school boasts a four-seat Cessna 172 Skyhawk. The Skyhawk entered production in 1955, and Cessna still makes them. With over 44,000 units, it is the world’s most-built aircraft, and has a legitimate claim to be the best flight training aircraft of all time.

Provincial Airways has offered private lessons for some time now with chief flight instructor Candace Pardo. Private lessons allow Pardo to take already-licensed pilots up for additional rating certifications and flight hours (pilots always covet flight hours). However, they have not previously been able to The cockpit of the certify brand-new pilots.

For further information or to sign up for your first flight les- school’s Cessna Skyhawk son, visit flyprovincialairways.ca.

Burns & McDonnell donated $17,000 to Joe’s Place On November 18th, Burns & McDonnell provided a gracious donation of $17,000 to Joe’s Place, Moose Jaw’s local youth centre.

Brad Butcher, Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell, presented the cheque.

The expectation is for Joe to put it to the best use possible to support and enrich the lives of Moose Jaw and surrounding area youths. He is impacting lives on a daily basis.

Burns & McDonnell was selected to be the main contractor by SaskPower to build the Great Plains Power Station in Moose Jaw. The project site, located on the south east corner of town is within city limits. The project started in March of 2021 and the project is expected to begin Joe Dueck of Joes Place with start up and commissioning by the end of 2023.

Brad Butcher, Project Manager Funds for the donation were raised through a golf tournament held in September. at Burns & McDonnell.

Sask Polytech received $25,000 from Burns & McDonnell toward scholarships and support

Dan Bechard, academic chair of the School of Natural Resources and Built Environment; Rosemarie Zaba Stewart, Indigenous student advisor; Brad Butcher, project manager for the Great Plains Power Station construction site; and Marlene Dormuth, Indigenous students’ centre coordinator, in Sask Polytech’s instrumentation lab.

The donation was to create four $5,000 scholarships for Saskatchewan Polytechnic students in STEM-related courses. An additional $5,000 is to be used for career exploration in STEM programming.

Burns & McDonnell hope that the impact of their donation will be that students will be able to continue their education, better themselves, provide for their families, and contribute to their communities.

The extra $5,000 above and beyond the scholarships has been designated toward development of exploratory programming though Sask Polytech’s Women in Trades and Technologies (WITT) division sometime in the spring.

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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER City recognized long-serving Council approved 2022 budget employees, retirees, and special with tax hike of 5.45 per cent City council approved the 2022 budget, Hill pumphouse upgrades as the City of achievements which includes a tax hike of 5.45 per cent and Moose Jaw’s 2022 municipal gas tax-funded increases in the water and sewer utilities by three per cent each.

Council voted 6-1 to approve the operating, capital and equipment reserve budgets during the Dec. 13 budget meeting.

The mill rate increase of 5.45 per cent is expected to generate $1,692,933 in revenue for the operating and capital budgets. The mill rate is composed of a municipal tax hike of 3.84 per cent and an increase of 1.61 per cent for the Moose Jaw Police Service.

The mill rate increase means taxpayers will pay an extra $81.12 per year or $6.76 per month on their property bills.

One percentage point this year equalled $310,755.26 in municipal taxation.

Council voted 5-2 to increase the water and sewer utility rates by three per cent each, or six per cent combined. This means taxpayers will fork over an extra $45.12 per year or $3.76 per month.

Furthermore, council voted 5-2 to increase the infrastructure levy by $35 to $100 per taxable property, with that money funding the cast iron water main replacement program next year. Increasing the levy to that amount will generate an extra $1.6 million per year for this project.

With the increase in the mill rate, water and sewer utilities and infrastructure levy, taxpayers will pay an extra $161.24 next year on their bills.

Meanwhile, council voted 6-1 to take $500,000 annually from the solid waste reserve and put it into the general revenue fund to fund maintenance costs with that utility.

Furthermore, council voted unanimously to take $1.6 million from the traffic safety reserve and allocate it to the general capital reserve capital budget, with $1.1 million directed toward the replacement project of the Thunderbird (Fourth Avenue bridge) Viaduct and $500,000 for traffic control intersection upgrades.

Also, council voted unanimously to designate the sewer main lining program and South

program. The city usually receives $2 million annually through this program.

Lastly, council voted unanimously to approve the 2022-26 capital and equipment reserve budgets and authorized city administration to tender and award the capital and equipment purchases for next year from those reserve budgets, subject to limitations laid out in the municipality’s purchasing policy and administration bylaw.

The City of Moose Jaw’s 2022 budget consists of the operating, capital and equipment components, which together total $132,823,244 in spending that will support various programs, services and renewal of capital assets, the budget report said.

The general operating budget — which provides funding for programs and services, including transit, snow removal and recreational programs — projects revenues of $59,913,312 and expenses of $53,924,656.

This represents an increase from this year of $444,680 and $1,456,024, respectively.

The transit and paratransit services are to receive a combined subsidy of $1,457,822 next year, or about 70 per cent of overall costs.

This year’s subsidy was $1,230,715, or 65 per cent of costs.

The general capital budget — which funds major construction, renovation and rehabilitation projects — requires $14,062,616 in funding in 2022, with $14,433,070 in capital funding available, the budget report said.

Meanwhile, next year’s funding request from the equipment reserve is $2,655,294. Most equipment purchases will be in public works, transportation, parks, and recreation.

Capital spending on land development will be $9,333,286.

City hall also expects to spend $29.3 million in the utility operating budget and $22.8 million in the utility capital budget.

All these figures added up to $132,823.244 in spending next year. This is an increase from $119 million this year.

The lights of the ‘Light Up The Holiday Tree’ were officially lit for the Christmas season

Kelly McElree, executive director of the Moose Jaw Health Foundation; Dr. Oluwole Oni, pediatrician at the hospital; Maggie Robertson, RN, clinical integration manager; Brittany, RN in the ICU; Taryn Pierce, RN, clinical nurse educator

The 18-foot “Rockefeller Tree” was again bought by Murray GM for seven years in a row at the annual Festival of Lights auction. It is beautifully decorated and has over 2900 lights.

The Festival of Trees fundraiser annual event by the Moose Jaw Health Foundation (MJHF) succeeded in raising over $94,000. Much of that money is expected to go toward buying training simulation mannequins.

The $94,000 is enough to fully fund the purchase of two SIMM dolls, and the training of staff in how to use them.

One will be an adult doll, the other a child for pediatric simulations.

The dolls come with software capable of an incredible variety of situations. They are specific to Code Blue training, which simulates a medical emergency requiring immediate life-saving measures.

Vital signs such as heart rate, breathing, lung sounds, drug reactions, airway issues, intubation complications, and more can be trained in realistic ways.

The Rockefeller Tree alone has raised over $118,000 for healthcare initiatives over the past seven years.

This year’s City of Moose Jaw annual awards for both the 2020 and 2021 honourees was held on Nov. 8.

Mayor Clive Tolley thanked everyone who worked for the city, especially those who have spent long careers as employees. He wished the retirees all the best and expressed his wish that every city employee would continue to find their employment enjoyable. *asterisk denotes absence from luncheon and photo.

15 years of service *Chris Mealing (fire department, 2020) Bret Rowlinson (information technology, 2020) *Denise Cook (parks & recreation, 2020) Michelle Sanson (planning & development, 2020) *Darryl Howse (transit, 2020) Sandy Campbell (finance, 2021) Robin Mitchell (finance, 2021) Devin Foster (public works & utilities, 2021) Melanie Patoine (public works & utilities, 2021) Chris Heisler (parks & recreation, 2021) *Jason Zerr (parks & recreation, 2021) 20 years of service Brenda Hendrickson (finance, 2020) *Jeff Calvert (fire department, 2020) *Ian Clark (fire department, 2020) *Richelle Grocott (fire department, 2020) *Jae Unser (fire department, 2020) *Daily Lennox (parks & recreation, 2020) *Dale Free (transit, 2020) *Rod Klippenstein (fire department, 2021) 25 years of service Brad Nyhagen (finance, 2020) Les Coghlin (public works & utilities, 2020) Brian Usher (public works & utilities, 2020) Staci Dobrescu (public works & utilities, 2021) 30 years of service *Nathan Justason (public works & utilities, 2020)

Shelly Howe (parks & recreation, 2020) Brian Acker (finance, 2021) 35 years of service Greg Abell (public works & utilities, 2020) 40 years of service Wes MacDonald (public works & utilities, 2020) Rod Stapleton (fire department, 2020) Greg Stewart (public works & utilities, 2021) 45 years of service *Rich Miller (public works & utilities, 2020) *Paul Therens (public works & utilities, 2020) Randy Sutcliffe (public works & utilities, 2021) Retirees *Monty Davis (public works & utilities, 2020) Wes MacDonald (public works & utilities, 2020) *Paul Therens (public works & utilities, 2020) *Randy Toni (public works & utilities, 2020) *Laurie Evans (fire department, 2020) *Brock Knipfel (fire department, 2020) *Dale Free (transit, 2020) *Pearl Anderson (city clerk/solicitor’s office, 2021) Myron Gulka-Tiechko (city clerk/solicitor’s office, 2021) Rod Stapleton (fire department, 2021) Al Bromley (human resource services, 2021) *Juliette Mitchell (parks & recreation, 2021) *Scott Ward (parks & recreation, 2021) *Roy Bodie (public works & utilities, 2021) *Rich Miller (public works & utilities, 2021) *Shel North (public works & utilities, 2021) *Les Rigden (public works & utilities, 2021) *Kevin Wilson (public works & utilities, 2021) Special achievement awards Bret Rowlinson (2020, honoured for his implementation of geographic information systems in the city, including his design and implementation of the Santa Claus tracker used by families in Moose Jaw to participate in the Santa Claus parade for the last two years) Mark Caringal (2021, honoured for the work done with his team at engineering services in moving multiple important projects along quickly and seamlessly, including the Buffalo Pound transmission line and the new high service pump house).

Good Buy to Hunger’ campaign set records with community contributions

The “Good Buy to Hunger” campaign broke its records in 2021 by a huge margin.

As an annual partnership between the Moose Jaw Co-op Food Store, CP Rail, Golden West Radio, and the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank, the Good Buy to Hunger campaign began.

As part of the campaign, customers purchased $10 bags of grocery at Moose Jaw Co-op. Despite the campaign officially ending on Dec. 16, the Moose Jaw Co-op conDeann Little, client resource tinued selling those food bags until the 24th, and delivrep at the Moose Jaw and eries to the Food Bank will continue until every dollar District Food Bank, stands has been accounted for. next to the pallets of food Around December 16th, about 1200 bags were sold just delivered. from customer purchases setting a new record Firefighters from the Moose Jaw Fire Department delivered the food to the food bank, using a trailer donated by Ottawa Real Estate Moose Jaw. Jason Moore, development manager at Moose Jaw and District Food Bank, said at that time, eight pallets have been delivered.

The Co-op also donated 2592 cans of beans ($4500 worth, 3900 lbs/1769 kgs) over and above the results of the campaign.

Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Lighting Contest The winners of Father Gilpin Council 9760’s Knights of Columbus Keep Christ in Christmas Lighting contest held on 18 Dec 21 were:

1st Place 24 Wellington Drive

2nd Place 1272 Pascoe Drive West 3rd Place 65 Blue Sage Dr

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com For current information on Sask regulations on COVID-19 visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.

Moose Jaw Community Choir regular practice has resumed.

The Moose Jaw Community Choir is an amateur SATB Choir with a mission to have fun, create beautiful music together, and share it with the community. The choir practices on Mondays @ 7PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church; performances in the community may also take place on alternate evenings (as restrictions allow). New members are always welcome and encouraged (especially tenors and basses) and no audition is required. New members who are interested should contact the Choir Director Diane Rhodes at 306-640-8098 or message us through Facebook @Moose Jaw Community Choir.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meetings at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N. Must show Identification and Provincial documentation for Covid-19 double vaccination. Masks are mandatory when not eating. Please note future upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: January 19, 2022, March 16, 2022, May 18, Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-6925453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59.

SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion

events. · LOUNGE HOURS: Mon to Thurs 9:30-6:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 · VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 · DARTS –Thursday @ 7:00 pm Non-members & New Players welcome · FRIDAY SUPPERS – Friday @ 5:15 pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday. Suppers provided by various Moose Jaw Businesses. Price range $10 - $15 depending on menu. · MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER & CHASE THE ACE - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm - Everyone welcome · SHUFFLEBOARD –Fridays @ 7:00 pm - Drop-in League - Everyone welcome Moose Jaw and District Seniors; For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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

Cinnamon Buns are Monday and Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day.

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

Pickle Ball – Monday & Thursday mornings @ 10 a.m.

- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1 p.m.

- Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m.

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m.

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Kaiser – Kaiser has been cancelled for the rest of 2021 Carpet bowling – Thursday’s @ 6:30 Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

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

Floor Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m.

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

Senior in Motion-OPEN HOUSE- January 3rd to January 8th Come out and enjoy all our activities.

Chinese Food – January 8th we are having a Chinese dinner that is dine in or pick up. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Get your tickets from the front desk while they last.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities Monday: 9:30 Pickle Ball – 1:00 Shuffleboard – 7:00 Camera Club (1st Monday @ month) Tuesday: 9:30 Jam Session – 1:00 Pickle Ball – 1:00 – H&F Canasta - 7:00 Friendship Bridge All activities are cancelled if it is a Blood Clinic Tuesday Wednesday: 8:30 TOPS – 9:30 Pickle Ball – 1:00 Floor Shuffleboard Thursday: 10:00 Line Dance – 1:00 Pickle Ball Friday: 1:00 Pickle Ball Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Currently Evening Sports Cancelled Meat Draws – Saturdays @ 4:30pm.

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) has undertaken a unique project to bring fine art into the living rooms of local seniors - via phone. “A Taste of Art” 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. 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 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/

Increased COVID-19 in Regina: Level 1 family presence restrictions in place for Regina and area Long-Term Care Homes CALL FOR BOARD MEMBER The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following: MEMBER, GDI BOARD OF GOVERNORS WESTERN REGION III (Regina, Moose Jaw, Assiniboia, Swift Current, Maple Creek areas) Overview: The GDI Board of Governors has representation from the (12) Regions of the Organization, who are ratified by the Provincial Métis Council (PMC) of the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan (MN—S). The PMC Member who is assigned the Education portfolio sits as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors.

All persons selected to the Board of Governors will be for a period of three years. A member who is an employee/staff person/manager of an affiliated organization of the MN—S shall not be permitted to sit on the Board of Governors of the Institute.

Responsibilities: The Board of Governors oversees the Gabriel Dumont Institute and is responsible for its operation and governance in all matters, including: to adopt policies for the effective operation of GDI; to formulate a strategic plan and to oversee its implementation; to approve annual budgets, audits and programs; to function as ambassadors for GDI and to encourage students and potential students in their study and career plans; to represent GDI to all levels of government, persons of Métis ancestry and to the public generally; and to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to be directly responsible for implementation of policy and the day-to-day management and operations of GDI. Qualifications: All appointments to the Board must be of Métis ancestry with knowledge of the cultural, historical and social circumstances of Saskatchewan Métis. Ideally the collective skills on the board will represent a number of different disciplines and perspectives. Some of the preferred skill and training areas include education or post-secondary education; finance and administration; business; human resources (personnel); law; and communications. Individuals with extensive Métis culture and language experience are encouraged to apply. This will ensure a wide range of skills and perspectives are available when decisions are considered. A criminal record vulnerable sector check must be completed and accompany the resume submitted.

Process: Candidates can apply directly to the MN—S region or the Institute who in turn will forward the application to the appropriate MN—S region for consideration. The MN—S region then submits the name of their selected representative forwarded from a duly called and administered regional council meeting.

The name of the new board member is then sent to the PMC for ratification. Finally, the name is forwarded to the Minister of Advanced Education.

Starting Date: 2022 (Once process is complete –3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal) Deadline for receipt of applications:

January 20, 2022

Please submit resume to one of: Rhonda Pilon Gabriel Dumont Institute 917 - 22nd Street West Saskatoon, SK S7M 0R9 Phone: (306) 242-6070 Email: rhonda.pilon@ gdins.org

Wendy Gervais, MN-S Western Region III, Regional Director Phone: (306) 536-6893 Email: wendysgervais@gmail.com

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has permission from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has alerted the public of an increased risk of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Regina and surrounding areas, and is strongly urging Saskatchewan residents, especially those who are unvaccinated, to: • Keep two metres away from others and wear a mask when in public.

• Limit gatherings.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Do not touch your eyes, nose, mouth or mask with unwashed hands.

• Stay home if you are unwell; seek health care services when you need help.

• Regularly monitor your health for any COVID-19 symptoms and get tested.

In order to keep everyone in LongTerm Care (LTC) homes in the Regina and Regina geographic service area (such as Cupar, Lumsden and White City/Emerald Park) safe during this time, family presence/visitation is being restricted to Level 1 in the following areas effective as of December 30, 2021.

• All SHA and Affiliate Long-Term Care

Homes in Regina and Regina geographic service area.

• All Personal Care and Assisted Living Homes in Regina and Regina geographic service area.

• Impacted homes outside Regina will be notified.

Family presence limitations will be reviewed regularly and will remain in place until it is safe to return to the previous level of family presence. Family members and support people who are permitted must follow SHA guidelines for screening, personal protective equipment and physical distancing. Rapid testing is strongly encouraged before, after and upon entering these homes.

Detailed information about family presence during COVID-19 can be found at saskhealthauthority.ca.

View the remainder of this PSA on the Saskatchewan Health Authority Website: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/ news-events/news/increased-covid-19-regina-level-1-family-presence-restrictionsplace-regina-and-area-long-term-carehomes

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By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Did my Grandma know how to cook? She must have!

Over the Christmas season that has now passed, Joyce Walter “ G r a n d m a ’s For Moose Jaw Express cooking” was ronjoy@sasktel.net the topic of disThe views and opinions ex- cussion during pressed in this article are conversations those of the author, and do held via phone not necessarily reflect the po- and in person sition of this publication. with friends.

M o s t ly during those discussions, I was silent because I had/have no memories of ever eating a Christmas dinner prepared by my late Grandmother on my Mother’s side of the family. My Dad’s mother had passed away many years before I was born so again there’s no memories available from that side of the family.

All the Christmas stories talked about good times in the kitchen with Grandma — baking her famous cookies and helping

her to get ready for a large family gathering in the old farm house or home in the city.

Discussions among friends talked about Grandma’s favourite recipes and the secret ingredient she finally revealed that made her Christmas fruit cake taste better than any other cake.

I had no such memories to share.

Of course my Grandmother must have cooked and baked but she and my Grandfather lived hundreds of miles away for most of my early childhood and only once did we venture to Northern Saskatchewan to visit them. I recall my Mother loading up boxes of baking to take with us, baking she shared with her parents and with her brother’s family living close by. We have family pictures of me with all my cousins and the grandparents, but none in the house in the kitchen.

When they returned to our area, they lived in a house south of our community

and we visited often and there must have been meals but none I remember. Storebought cookies, however, were always offered and that was a special treat not available at home.

At their upstairs apartment on High Street in Moose Jaw we joined them for lunches: sandwiches, cookies and chocolate milk for me, but if the stove was turned on, I don’t recall. I do remember the candies Grandpa always had available for his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

After Housemate and I married, we were regular visitors to ensure Grandma was looked after. She was a guest at our house where she wondered why the bathroom was upstairs but she gamely made the trek up and down.

On one occasion that I do recall, she invited us to share some pumpkin pie she had purchased at the corner store across from her apartment. We arrived in time

to enjoy the pie and some chocolate milk.

She asked me to help her take the pie out of the package and it was then we realized the pie had to be baked. She laughed at herself for not reading the package directions more carefully.

We put it in the oven and had a nice visit while it baked and cooled. I watched her whip the cream with a hand rotary beater and then finally we enjoyed the pie, baked in her own oven.

She laughed often when we told the story and teased her about making us work for our lunch.

But wait a minute: I do indeed have a memory to share about helping Grandma bake a pie and when the occasion arises, I will happily share that moment with others when our Grandmothers’ cooking is the discussed.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

Updated Covid-19 Testing and Case Management Guidelines

Saskatchewan has rapid antigen testing kits available throughout the province to help residents monitor for COVID-19 at home. Increased use of this tool enables everyone to take the necessary actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission, preserving PCR testing capacity for high-risk populations and ensuring vaccinated individuals can safely return to workplaces and activities sooner.

• Effective immediately, asymptomatic residents who receive a positive COVID-19 result on a rapid antigen test will no longer be recommended to receive a confirmatory PCR test.

• Fully vaccinated asymptomatic residents who receive a positive COVID-19 result on a rapid antigen test or PCR test will be required to self-isolate for five days, down from 10 days.

Free rapid antigen tests are available throughout the province. . If you have COVID-19 symptoms, self-isolate immediately and seek a PCR test through a Sask Health Authority testing site.

Whether you have received a positive test result through a rapid antigen test or a PCR test, all residents are required to self-isolate and notify their contacts as part of COVID-19 case management protocols: • If you are fully vaccinated: self-isolate for five days from the date of test or 48 hours after your symptoms have ended, whichever is later.

• If you are not vaccinated or partially vaccinated: self-isolate for 10 days from the date of test or 48 hours after your symptoms have ended, whichever is later.

• Notify your close contacts. This is any-

one you have been within two metres of for longer than 15 minutes.

• Close contacts must isolate for 14 days from the date of last exposure unless they are fully vaccinated and do not have any symptoms. Use rapid antigen testing if asymptomatic, ideally between day five and seven of the 14 day isolation. If any symptoms develop, seek a PCR test.

If you don’t feel better after the five or 10 day period or your symptoms worsen at any time, contact your primary care provider or call HealthLine 811. Keep self-isolating until your symptoms improve and your fever is gone (without taking medicine that reduces fever) for 48 hours.

PCR testing continues to be recommended for: • Any resident who has symptoms of COVID-19, including cold and flu-like symptoms • Priority populations such as health care workers, long-term and personal care home residents, and those who care for vulnerable populations.

Find SHA testing options near you.

The self-isolation period has been updated from 10 to five days for confirmed cases who are fully vaccinated and more accurately reflects the infectious period for those who have received full protection of immunization. Note that “fully vaccinated” occurs two weeks following two doses of a two-dose vaccine series (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna), or a single dose of the single dose vaccine series (Janssen).

Booster doses are recommended for all adults 18 years of age and older.

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Obituaries / Memorials CALVERT, ROBERT We are saddened to announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Gerald Calvert, aged 74 years of Moose Jaw, SK, who passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021. Bob was born in Moose Jaw, SK on May 2nd, 1947 and spent most of his life living and working here.

Bob was born a salesman.

He started selling shoes for Sterling Shoes as a teenager. After that he began his 50+ year successful career in the newspaper industry working for such companies as Thompson, Hollinger, CanWest and lastly with Glacier and the Moose Jaw Express. He travelled all over for work, accruing over one million miles flown, but his heart was always in Moose Jaw. Bob married his loving wife, Jackie, in 1969 and they had two beautiful children, Jeff and Robin. He was extremely proud of his family and a huge supporter of hockey and the arts. He would do whatever it took to attend every hockey game, tournament, dance recital and music theatre show. We will miss seeing him standing (never sitting) by the glass in the corner of various hockey rinks.

A die hard Montreal Canadiens fan, Bob absolutely loved hockey and loved to banter with his son, grandsons and friends. He was a long time Moose Jaw Warriors board member and played a big role in bringing Mosaic Place to life. He was also a supporter of The Prairie Hockey Academy, where both of his grandsons attended.

Bob was an avid golfer and a long-time Hillcrest member, and also served on their board. He would be very upset if we didn’t mention his two hole-in-ones on that course. He loved spending time with friends and family in Florida.

Bob was extremely passionate about his work. He was a fixture in Moose Jaw and was proud of his community.

He loved supporting local and trying to make Moose Jaw a better place.

He was predeceased by his father and mother, Joseph Calvert and Margaret Calvert; nephew, Matthew McBennett; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jackie; son, Jeff (Joanne); daughter, Robin (Gabe); grandchildren: Atley, Rowan and Lilah; sister, Joanne (Jim); sister-inlaw, Janice; brother, Ab (Sandra); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held in the spring of 2022, date and time to be announced. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Bob’s name may be made to the Moose Jaw Warriors Education Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre St, Regina, SK S4P 2R3.

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

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

Please contact us for more information.

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SCHAFFER, JAKE Jacob (Jake) James Schaffer, born April 7th, 1936 to Jacob and Ida (Zimmerman) Schaffer of Central Butte, SK passed away peacefully after a tough battle with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 85 years. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Ernie and John; sisters: Frieda, Agnes, Alma, Elva and Ada; and son, Leslie. Jake is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan; their children: Lindsey (Dianne), Mark (Donna), and Heather; grandchildren: Brandon (Rita), Rylan and Nate; sister, Josephine; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Born in Central Butte and raised on the farm near Kettlehut Lake, Jake attended Jefferson School and began farming early in life, learning the value of hard work and taking pride in the fruits of his labour. He married Joan Peterman in 1969 while growing the family with Lindsey, Leslie, Mark and Heather. Jake and family lived in a few locations before settling into his pride and joy farmyard he would call home for over 30 years, near the homestead where he was raised.

What started as a barren hilltop was transformed into a beautiful farmyard built with that strong work ethic and a little help from his kids and a few neighbours.

Jake enjoyed anything outdoors - gardening, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and standing for what felt like hours chatting with a neighbour on the side of the road.

He also enjoyed playing card games, shooting pool and a social drink to go along with those activities. He also had a love for music, with Johnny Cash being one of his favourites, and occasionally pulled out the harmonica or guitar to play a tune.

In retirement, Jake and Joan settled into a house in Moose Jaw in the summer of 2013 and around this time he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. His strong will allowed him to remain in their house until early 2020 but the disease would affect his ability to walk on his own, forcing him to move into Extendicare. Here he endeared himself with the staff showing them his good nature and great sense of humour. At this time the Schaffer family would like to extend a thank you to all the staff at Extendicare, especially those who worked in the west wing where Jake resided.

A Graveside Service will be held at Sunset Cemetery in the spring of 2022. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jake’s name may be made to Parkinson Canada, 2103 Airport Dr #110B, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6W2. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550.

In Loving Memory of

John Symenuk

August 25th, 1923 to January 3rd, 2021

Dad… We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten.

And Dad… you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain.

Love Always, Bob, Marilyn, Barb, Lori and Families

In Loving Memory of

Geraldine Nash

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and held so dear.

Sadly missed by, Dave, Dar, Beth, Rich, Jon, Chantel, Cash, Chris & Steph

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Square One Community of Moose Jaw Submitted by Christine Boyczuk

The Square One Community of Moose Jaw is a non-profit organization that was

Our Mission is to support and advocate for those who are facing homelessness and barriers due to substance abuse, mental health, incarceration, acquired

established in 2021.

Our Mandate is to reduce Homelessness in Moose Jaw. As an organization and as individuals, we make decisions and take action based on these shared values: • Service • Integrity • Accountability • Partnership • Innovation

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brain injury and other social barriers. We want people to have a sense of community and belonging.

We believe in a harm reduction approach, low-barrier model that supports individuals wherever they are on their journey.

Our Vision is that everyone in our community has the opportunity to have their housing and basic needs met.

SQUARE ONE COMMUNITY has been developed around Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs... with the belief that we honor the wholistic needs of the individual.

There are people in our community

Guidelines for Submitting Letters to the Editor:

Due to space allotment in Moose Jaw Express for free letters to the editor, we find it necessary to establish some guidelines in submissions that will be in effect as of March 15, 2021.

• All letters to the editor submitted to the Moose Jaw Express newspaper should not exceed 800 words, although they can be much longer to be included in our online daily MooseJawToday.com . In this case, we reserve the right to edit them accordingly.

in deep need.... food, shelter, safety, and vital programming.

Through funding, information and education, Square One Community Inc. is working towards ending homelessness and the root causes of homelessness.

Our Goals are to support and advocate for those facing homelessness and barriers; to foster a sense of community and belonging; and to partner with agencies to provide secure, safe, and clean housing options.

For further information, please contact: communitysquareone@gmail.com Phone: 306-693-0609 306-631-6339

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A Beautiful Life Requires Making Beautiful Choices

by Nick Kossovan As I write this, a “return to normal” doesn’t seem likely in the near-distant future. (Fingers-crossed for 2023.) During the past 18 months, I have been envying—and learning from—those with the mental strength to not let external factors dictate their mood, focus, motivation, and behaviour. With so much uncertainty and upheaval out of our control— and more likely to come—most people probably think making 2022 New Year’s resolutions is pointless.

Has making New Year’s Resolutions been your thing, but the world’s chaos has discouraged you from doing so? Consider a different path for self-improvement and change—make better decisions! We don’t give our decisions the seriousness they deserve.

Undeniable: At any given moment, your life is the sum of the choices you’ve made.

During a pandemic, when it seems the government is making most of your decisions for you or limiting the choices you can make, you can still make decisions that serve your needs and goals. It could be argued COVID19 created unique opportunities for making better choices, such as who you chose to have in your bubble, cooking at home instead of paying restaurant prices, and not spending hours wandering a mall as a mindless consumer.

Then there are obvious “COVDI19 choices”: whether to social distance, wear a facemask, get vaccinated (and a booster shot), believe “the science,” and follow government guidelines.

The Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus said, “If your choices are beautiful, so too will you be.” Life truisms don’t get any simpler.

You are what your choices make you, nothing more and nothing less.

I imagine Epictetus was talking about human behaviour being beautiful, not physical beauty. Your life choices apply to both. Whether behavioural or physical, your beauty depends on the choices you

make.

One of the consequences of COVID has been hyperinflation. Price increases have likely made you question your spending—your consumerism. You can make a choice to deal with inflation by consuming less, which is excellent for the environment and your finances, or you can choose to increase your debt load. Adjusting your spending, choosing your needs over your wants, and not trying to look rich are beautiful choices.

In all its forms, holistic human beauty takes exercise (physically, mentally), discipline, and sacrifice. It takes weeks and months and years. It is you choosing day after day after day to get out of bed at 5 A.M. and go for a run. It is you choosing to pick up a book instead of scrolling your social media feed or binge-watching another Netflix series. It is you choosing to buy groceries and cook for yourself instead of having fast food delivered. It is you choosing to journal instead of texting. It is you choosing to say “no” to opportunities so you can say “yes” to what’s important to you.

Not a day goes by where you don’t have opportunities to make beautiful choices. Many of your decisions are made on auto-pilot—what you eat and drink, how you talk to people, whether you go to bed early or stay up late trying to prove to someone on Twitter that you are right (Chances are neither of you are.), and most importantly, what you think and choose to believe. Some days, you have more significant choices to make. Do you stand up for your values? Do you help someone who needs your help? Do you go the extra mile at work or deliver “good enough”? Do you save the bonus you received or spend it on a vacation because you feel you deserve a vacation?

There’s no escaping it: If you want a beautiful life, you need to make beautiful choices. You need to choose the option that will give you a positive return—that’ll be a step towards achieving your goal(s).

There are five areas of your life where your choices significantly affect the quality of your life: What you eat and drink, and how much

What you put into your mind Whether you exercise How you spend your money, and how much you save Whom you associate with Drinking water instead of soda. (healthier, saves money) Hanging out with friends in a bar or working on the PowerPoint presentation for the client meeting you’ll be facilitating next week. (move your career forward, saves money) Consuming news or having a meaningful discussion with a close friend. (better for your mental health, connecting with someone) Donating to a local food bank or buying gifts trying to impress people. (giving back to your community, practicing gratitude, paying it forward)

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lection to evaluate program performance and regular oversight are also begging for development.

An independent performance evaluation process should be immediately put in place to identify the degree to which evidence-based programming and human resource competencies are currently in place. On the basis of that research, remedial upgrades should occur.

In addition, a post-secondary training program in the specialized skills required to tackle this multi-dimensional problem should be initiated. Specialities should include therapeutic skills (individual and group), community organization, and public education and media messaging.

A good start to such an approach would be to support a series of meetings between relevant academic departments at the poly-technical and university level (including the First Nations University of Canada) to consider certificate, diploma, first degree and Master’s level training and credentials aimed at preparing a skilled workforce relevant to the challenge. The need is indicated by the current and seemingly ever-expanding

epidemic of substance misuse and chemical dependency.

Funding for proceeding in the educational piece should not be prohibitive because existing educational institutions can be engaged to plan and implement the necessary work with several fold-ins to existing programs. Community outreach is a standard function of universities and other post-secondary institutions. Furthermore, first candidates for the relevant training can be drawn from part-time students currently employed in human service roles in government and NGOs (i.e., psychiatric nurses, clinical psychologists, and social workers). In this way, major front-end costs otherwise incurred by emphasizing new, full-time students, could be significantly reduced.

Partnerships in this initiative would be appropriately established with Health Canada and the Canadian Association of Mental Health (CAMH), Saskatchewan branch. First Nations and Metis representative bodies— and educational institutions -- should also be included.

The Provincial Government is deserving of considerable credit for its recent promise to enrich the capacity of substance abuse treatment in the province. To stem another disastrous strain on our health care system in the next few years, however, a variety of additional pieces must be added to substance misuse prevention and treatment programming.

Perhaps the most important initiative would be to mobilize resources to address the apparent lack of adequately trained treatment specialists and prevention workers.

Another priority should be the establishment of an independent data collection system to evaluate program performance. Neither seem to be in place at this time.

It appears that, compared with substance misuse, there is no other highly complex bio-psycho-social health problem intervention system characterized by such an inadequate level of professional organization and undeveloped skill requirements of staff. Data col-

2022 is here and, therefore, the perfect chance to get in the habit of making beautiful choices.

You know you deserve better. You know you’re capable of better. Where your life at any given moment is the sum of your choices. Envision where you want to be on Saturday, December 31st, 2022. 40 kg lighter? Earning $30,000 more? In a romantic relationship? On your way to mastering a new language or skill? Writing that book, you keep saying you want to write? A better job?

Choose where you want to make real changes in your life or where you have a powerful ‘why’ for wanting to do so and make beautiful choices that will lead to that change. Whatever your end vision is, better choices—beautiful choices—will get you there.

The decision to read this article was beautiful; now, commit yourself to make beautiful choices throughout 2022. Better choices will help you look and feel better and be in a better place.

Nick Kossovan, a self-described connoisseur of human psychology, writes about what’s on his mind from Toronto. You can follow Nick on Twitter and Instagram @NKossovan.

Dr. Richard Thatcher, Social Health Consultant

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Head of RuPaul’s Drag Race Search “Portrait-Lady” (:10) ››› “Les misérables” (2019) Alexis Manenti Ray Donovan “Hispes” (6:10) “And the Birds Rained Down” (:20) “Ice on Fire” (2019, Documentary) Chillin Station

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6:00 p.m. NET NHL Hockey Calgary Flames at Tampa Bay Lightning.

9:30 p.m. NET NHL Hockey New York Rangers at Vegas Golden Knights.

District 31 Infoman (N) 1res fois Enquête (N) Téléjournal TJ Sask Women of the Movement (Series Premiere) (N) Bull “False Positive” (N) Global News at 10 (N) Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer Transplant “Guardrail” Sheldon B Positive Nature History History History History History History History The Blacklist (N) Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: Organized News J. Fallon Coronation Family Feud Dragons’ Den (N) The Fifth Estate (N) The National (N) Sheldon United-Al (:01) Ghosts B Positive Bull “False Positive” (N) Big Bang Late-Colbert Women of the Movement (Series Premiere) (N) (:01) Let the World See News J. Kimmel Hudson & Rex (N) Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: Organized Paramedics: Paramedics: To Be Announced SportsCentre (N) SportsCentre (N) NHL Hockey: Flames at Lightning Sportsnet Central (N) NHL Hockey Primetime Cash Cab Big Bang etalk (N) Mad About Mad About Rookie Blue “Stung” Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mom Mom The Equalizer (6:40) ›› “Step Up Revolution” (:25) ›› “Happy Gilmore” (1996) ›› “Passenger 57” The Office The Office King King King King Frasier Frasier My 600-Lb. Life “Supersized: Lucas’ Journey” (N) 1000-Lb. Sisters (N) Hoarding: Buried Alive Highway Thru Hell BattleBots Bots from around the globe return.

Heavy Rescue: 401 Big Bang Big Bang Sheldon Fresh-Boat ’Til Death ’Til Death ’Til Death ’Til Death ››› “Rope” (1948) James Stewart. ›››› “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967) Warren Beatty.

Badlands ››› “Tombstone” (1993, Western) Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Michael Biehn. ›› “U.S. Marshals” (6:30) NHRA Drag Racing NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.

DRL Drone Racing Level 11: Kingdom.

(6:25) “Fear of Rain” (2021, Suspense) (:20) ››› “The Croods: A New Age” And Just Like That... (N) (6:55) “The Personal History of David Copperfield” Search Search Search Search “Cats & Dogs 3” (7:55) ››› “The Big Sick” (2017) Kumail Nanjiani.

Ray Donovan (6:05) “Diego Maradona” (2019) Pelé (:20) “Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops” (2019) “Simple as Water” (2021)

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Corner Gas Corner Gas “Early Release” (2017) Kelli Williams, Sarain Boylan. “Cake” (2005) “South Beach Love” “Raise a Glass to Love” (2021) Laura Osnes.

“The Wedding Veil” (6:10) ›› “Ladyhawke” (:15) ››› “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (1986) “Nutty Prof. 2” Frasier Frasier The Office The Office The Office The Office Frasier Frasier 1000-Lb. Sisters (N) 1000-Lb. Sisters (N) 1000-Lb. Sisters (N) 1000-Lb. Sisters (N) Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings “Family Fists” (N) Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings: Team Attacks (N) Big Bang Big Bang Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends ›››› “Lawrence of Arabia: Director’s Cut” (1962, Biography) Peter O’Toole, Alec Guinness. ›› “Road House” (1989, Action) Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch. ››› “Point Break” (1991, Action) Motorcycle Race NASCAR Truck Series NASCAR Truck Series (6:25) ››› “1917” (2019, War) (:25) ›› “Spell” (2020, Horror) “Many Saints” (5:30) Cats (:25) “Wish Upon a Unicorn” (2020) ›› “All My Life” (2020, Drama) Riders (6:45) “On the Record” (2020) (:25) ›› “Trolls World Tour” (2020) Ray Donovan (6:20) ›› “Walkout” (:15) “Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind” (2020) Just Like Just Like

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District 31 La facture Toute la vie (N) 5e rang (N) Le téléjournal (N) FBI “Grief” (N) FBI: International (N) (:01) New Amsterdam (N) Global News at 10 (N) Judge Steve Harvey (N) This Is Us (N) Queens (N) Big Bang etalk (N) Nature Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather Weather American Grand Crew This Is Us (N) (:01) New Amsterdam (N) News J. Fallon Coronation Family Feud 22 Minutes Strays (N) Moonshine (N) The National (N) FBI “Grief” (N) FBI: International (N) FBI: Most Wanted (N) Big Bang Late-Colbert Judge Steve Harvey (N) Abbott Elem black-ish (N) Queens (N) News J. Kimmel American Grand Crew Kenan (N) black-ish (N) Mom Mom Food Food (6:30) NBA Basketball SportsCentre (N) SportsCentre (N) Misplays NHL’s Best NHL Hockey New York Islanders at Calgary Flames. (N) Sportsnet Primetime Cash Cab Big Bang etalk (N) Sheldon Sheldon Walker “Mehar’s Jacket” Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mom Mom Bull “Bad Medicine” (6:40) ››› “Good Hair” (2009) (:20) ››› “Mean Girls” (2004) “The Devil Wears Prada” The Office The Office King King King King Frasier Frasier 90 Days 90 Days I Am Jazz “Smashed” (N) I Am Shauna Rae World’s-Meet Jyoti Gold Rush Parker prospects Little Eldorado Creek. (N) Gold Rush: White Water Heavy Rescue: 401 Big Bang Big Bang Sheldon Fresh-Boat Friends Friends Friends Friends ›››› “The Philadelphia Story” (1940) Cary Grant. ›››› “Some Like It Hot” (1959) Tony Curtis. › “Gone in 60 Seconds” (2000) Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie. (:45) ››› “Enemy of the State” DRL Drone Racing Level 11: Kingdom.

MotoAmerica Rewind MotoAmerica Rewind “Croods: New” “Riders of Justice” (2020, Action) Mads Mikkelsen.

“Many Saints” ›› “The Last Full Measure” (2019) Sebastian Stan. ››› “Dark Waters” (2019, Drama) Mark Ruffalo.

(6:45) “Spirit Untamed” (:15) › “Tom & Jerry” (2021) Chloë Grace Moretz.

Ray Donovan “One Day-Noah Piugattuk” “Kill Chain: Cyber War on Elections” Obama: In Pursuit

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

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Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Mom Mom “Fathers and Daughters” “This Movie Is Broken” (:05) ›› “The Single Moms Club” (2014) Nia Long. Run the Blindspot The Office The Office King King King King Frasier Frasier Darcey & Stacey 90 Days 90 Days (:08) 1000-Lb. Sisters (N) (:09) Darcey & Stacey (N) This Came Out of Me (N) Dirty Jobs (N) Highway Thru Hell (N) Heavy Rescue: 401 Big Bang Big Bang Sheldon Fresh-Boat Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang ›› “Mandalay” (1934) (:15) ››› “One Way Passage” (:45) ›› “British Agent” (1934) ››› “Gran Torino” (2008) Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley. ›› “U.S. Marshals” (1998, Action) NASCAR Camping World Truck Series United Rentals 176.

NASCAR Truck Series “Personal History David Copperfield” (:20) ››› “Lady Bird” (2017) “New Homeland” (2018) Street Gang “Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!” (2020) “Charm City Kings” (2020) Jahi Di’Allo Winston.

(6:00) “Four Kids and It” (7:55) ››› “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) Ray Donovan (6:50) I Am Patrick Swayze (:25) “Totem” (2017) Kerris Dorsey.

Exterminate All

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

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Découverte Pharmac Tout le monde en parle “Meilleurs moments” (N) TJ (:35) Un (N) 60 Minutes The Equalizer (N) NCIS: Los Angeles (N) S.W.A.T. “Three Guns” News Call Me Kat Pivoting Celebrity Wheel The Rookie “End Game” Goldbergs Goldbergs Nature Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Press Paws Football (:20) NFL Football Teams TBA. (N) News Heartland Baking Show A Suitable Boy The National (N) 60 Minutes The Equalizer (N) NCIS: Los Angeles (N) S.W.A.T. “Three Guns” Joel Osteen Celebrity Wheel Supermarket Sweep (N) The Rookie “End Game” News ThisMinute The Chase (N) Hudson & Rex Mom Mom Paramedics: Paramedics: SportsCent. NBA Basketball SportsCentre (N) Curling Sportsnet Women’s Curling Football (:20) NFL Football Teams TBA. (N) Corner Gas “Winter Love Story” “Snowkissed” (2021) Jen Lilley, Chris McNally.

Nancy Drew (N) (6:10) “Green Lantern” (:05) ››› “Grease” (1978, Musical) John Travolta. ››› “The Doors” Neighbor Neighbor Rutherford Rutherford No Activity (:45) No Activity Rutherford 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (N) (:01) Sister Wives (N) 90 Day Fiancé Aussie Gold Hunters (N) Outback Opal Hunters (N) Lone Star Law Lone Star Law Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends ››› “Robin and Marian” (1976) Sean Connery. ››› “The Four Musketeers” (1975) Oliver Reed.

(5:00) ›››› “Jaws” ›› “Jaws 2” (1978, Suspense) Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary. › Jaws 3 NASCAR Truck Series Drag Racing “Odd Man Rush” (2020) Jack Mulhern. ››› “The Assistant” (2019, Drama) Dexter: New Blood (N) Miss June “Ottolenghi and the Cakes” ›› “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” (2021) (6:25) “Superintelligence” (:15) ››› “Before You Know It” (2013) Ray Donovan (6:05) Wig (:40) ›› “The Wizard of Lies” (2017, Docudrama) Robert De Niro. Euphoria

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

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“Bridge on Kwai” ››› “Lethal Weapon” (1987, Action) Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. ››› “Lethal Weapon 2” (1989) NHRA Drag Racing Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals.

NHRA Drag Racing Auto Club NHRA Finals.

(6:45) “Ailo’s Journey” (:15) “Miss Juneteenth” (2020) Nicole Beharie.

Letterkenny Letterkenny (:10) ›› “The Boss Baby: Family Business” (2021) Times Presents (:15) Dexter: New Blood “Divide and Conquer” (:45) The New York Times Presents Ray Donovan “Bugs” Shandling The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling Gemstones Gemstones

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Epiphany

To You, O Lord, all glory be for this Your blest epiphany; To God, whom all His hosts adore, and Holy Spirit evermore. (from an ancient Latin hymn for The Epiphany) The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek word epiphaneia, meaning “cause to bring light.” It was used to signify appearance, revealing, or coming into view. The Festival of The Epiphany is the revealing of the baby Jesus as the Messiah or Christ. We also use the term “epiphany” as a moment in which you suddenly see or understand something in a new or very clear way, as the magi did upon seeing the infant Jesus in connection to the star they observed.

Many in the Christian Church celebrate the Festival of The Epiphany on January 6th. The day is known in some cultures as The Three Kings Day and Little Christmas. One of the themes of Epiphany is the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.

The Gospel according to Matthew records, “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” . . . And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”

Why January 6? As with the date for Christmas, there are a few clues from ancient times that guided the Church to settle on The Feast of The Epiphany on January

January 6 follows immediately after the 12 days of Christmas. The eve of Epiphany, sometimes known as The Twelfth Night, became a time for Christians to chalk their doors, remove Christmas decorations, and prepare some special food dishes.

The ancient Church celebrated a number of significant events in the life of Jesus on January 6. This date was used before there was any designation of December 25th as a celebration of Jesus’ birth. The birth in Bethlehem, baptism, first miracle of changing water into wine, and the visit of the Magi were all themes of The Epiphany. This date has connections to the night of January 5th in Hellenistic Egypt when the birth of Aion was recognized with rituals of drawing water from the Nile River. The deity is associated with time, eternity, the afterlife, and the zodiac. Christians may have adopted the day to connect with events in the life of Jesus, especially his entrance into time from eternity.

Following the ancient custom of the Israelites on Passover, Christians marked the main door to their home with symbols written in chalk, such as 20 + C + M + B + 22 on the eve of January 6. The numbers at the beginning and end refer to the current calendar year. C, M, and B are the initials for the traditional names of the Magi; Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. C, M, and B can also stand for Christus mansionem benedicat, Latin for “May Christ bless this house.”

The evening was spent removing the Christmas decorations, which had been used since Advent began. Although some Christians continued to display decorations of Noel until Candlemas, the 40th day from Christmas, on February 2nd. [The meaning and purpose of that day will be discussed in a future column.]

Some cultures serve special cheeses and breads for Epiphany. Others prepare spicy dishes of lamb and pork. There are often bowls of blood oranges or tangerines on the table. It is customary in many countries to bake an Epiphany cake, or the Three Kings’ cake, with a bean or small trinket hidden inside. The one finding the surprise is named “King for the feast.” In Spain there is a cake called a ‘Roscón’ (meaning a ring-shaped roll). They are normally filled with cream or chocolate and are decorated with a paper crown. In Catalonia it’s known as a Tortell or Gâteau des Rois and it is stuffed with marzipan. In France

you might eat a ‘Galette des Rois’, a type of flat almond cake.

As the ancient hymn proclaims: From God the Father, virgin-born, to us the only Son came down; by death the font to consecrate, the faithful to regenerate.

Beginning from his throne on high, in

human flesh he came to die; creation by his death restored, and shed new joys of life abroad.

Glide on, O glorious Sun, and bring the gift of healing on your wing; to every dull and clouded sense the clearness of your light dispense.

Happy Epiphany!

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Exhibition Planning For A Fair It Just Depends On COVID – 19

By Robert Thomas, Moose Jaw Independent

Whether or not there is a Moose Jaw Hometown Fair this year all depends upon what the COVID - 19 restrictions and mandates - if any exist - not just here but in other provinces.

That is the word from George Fowler general manager of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company.

Fowler sat down with MJ Independent to not only discuss what is going on with the planning of the fair, the potential of it happening as well as the overall state of events at the Moose Jaw Exhibition.

“We are planning on having one (Moose Jaw Hometown Fair),” Fowler said going on to explain that there are still many factors with the COVID - 19 which could see the event cancelled for the third year in a row.

“There are so many unknowns at this point and things can change rapidly,” he said, adding “I mean things can get worse faster than they can get better.”

Despite the doom and gloom of COVID - 19 the Moose Jaw Exhibition has seen the return of events which must follow the mandated restrictions. Events which did not see any known outbreaks associated with them. It is the good news in the cloudy skies of the pandemic.

Planning for the fair is right now underway.

“With the size of the Fair you need to do a certain amount of time to get everything ready. It (the Fair) is much more than a Midway,” he said.

Things need to be done such as booking entertainment for the Fair. Preparations which are cautiously moving ahead with the pandemic overshadowing the planning of the Fair.

“On a normal year we would have been booking things in November for next year such as entertainment and food vendors…this year we are moving ahead cautiously but we are still talking to agents (to book entertainment) and food vendors.”

Entertainers for example need to be booked and the two years most have not been able to come up from the United States or elsewhere to entertain can make it easier to book while at the same time many performers have quit the industry for other jobs.

The same holds true with popular con-

cessions - some have shut down forever due to there being no fair circuit for the past two years.

Asked if the present situation holds with restrictions in every province except Saskatchewan - could Moose Jaw not hold a fair?

For Fowler, the likely answer is no as it is not economically feasible to do so. The midway company, West Coast Amusements, basis their season if they are able to work a certain number of events to pay their way from the west coast to Saskatchewan and back again.

Travelling costs are shared by all shows the same way concert tours are.

“The route the fair is they are working their way out from the (west) Coast and then back to the Coast through all of their shows.”

But what about a one off? Could the Moose Jaw Exhibition not just pay them to come here if there were no restrictions?

The answer to that is no it would not be economically feasible, Fowler said.

“If you went to single booking them I don’t know what the cost would be. A lot more than we could afford,” he said.

Asked about the potential of another midway company such as the one that appeared at Regina and Saskatoon in 2021 coming to here Fowler said Moose Jaw is simply to small of a venue for that midway to consider coming here.

“They wouldn’t play us, we are too small.”

About Moose Jaw not having a Fair last year Fowler said it was all about a hit and miss for the restrictions. With Moose Jaw holding their fair the end of June, the second stop for West Coast Amusements in a season, they missed having a Fair due to the restrictions not being relaxed enough until mid July.

“It was a hit and a miss, they (Regina and Saskatoon) got lucky…for us the rules did not change until July and we go in June.”

With the Fair not happening two years in a row, Fowler said the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company has been able to stage other events and with proper management and direction from the Board been able to not lay anyone off, as well as financially still maintain viability.

Although the Fair is the largest event the Exhibition puts on, there are other threats such as bad weather when the Fair is held.

“If the weather cooperates, the fair can be a source of profit for the Company.

If we have four days of poor weather, we have the potential to lose money…it is a tough industry because it is so weather dependent and that is not just here. COVID just added another dimension (to the industry).”

The two years of no fair circuit has likely hit the Midway industry harder as the carnival industry has not been able to make any money as they sat idle. Prior COVID - 19 the North American Midway industry was in a steep decline shrinking from over 400 operators to just over 100 operators in Canada and the United States.

Despite having to cancel two years in a row the Exhibition Company has been using the downtime to make some extensive repairs to make the event better for attendees.

Those upgrades include a major repair of the area which houses the Kiddy Land at the fair. The Exhibition spent thousands of dollars to dig down the area (parking lot just south of the former Golden Mile Casino) to reach firm soil and repair a large section of the area to improve the surface draining.

“We did significant asphalt work where Kiddie Land is in…it will prevent puddling and help it dry off faster…we also did significant work where games and food and beverage are. In that area we have also done significant asphalt work as well,” Fowler said.

Despite the uncertainty COVID - 19 has thrown over top of holding a Fair Fowler said the Exhibition is still planning on holding its traditional parade on Main Street if the Fair is a go.

The last time the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair parade was held the Wednesday evening rain clouds cleared allowing one of the best parades in many people’s opinions to occur.

The bottom line is, the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company can financially survive without the Hometown Fair for another year but it is an event they still want to put on as it is appreciated by many in the com-

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munity.

“We are just hoping everything settles down and we can get back to normal where we can get back to entertaining people and people can come out and have some fun.”

GLASS HALF FULL Despite Fowler not sugar-coating the uncertainty surrounding holding the Fair, he did say there were a lot of high points and good signs out there for the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company.

One not mentioned was during the pandemic, the Exhibition Company has yet to have to lay staff off but has used innovative shifting and the time to make repairs to keep staff occupied and they even finished up the 2021 fiscal year with a small surplus.

The biggest one was the ability to return to events in the second half of 2021.

“There is way more going on up here than the Fair,” Fowler said, adding that although the Fair is the largest single event the Exhibition Company puts on the other events throughout the year attract four to five times more people than the Fair does.

“The last half of the year as far as horse shows went we were able to pretty well hold all of our shows,” he said, adding “on a normal year we would have four times and more people here for weddings, horse shows, trade shows and other events.”

For 2022 the Exhibition is rapidly booking up dates for events other than the Hometown Fair.

“The horses and livestock (bookings) look good for 2022 and we are also seeing bookings for weddings, craft shows and trade shows.”

The events are like the Fair dependent on the pandemic and the restrictions out there.

“Our bookings are solid…people want to come out with their events when they are able to,” Fowler said adding despite the uncertainty out there it all bodes well for the Exhibition, as well as the local economy that enjoys the economic spinoffs whether it be for catering, hotel rooms, restaurants, gas stations and other local businesses. https://www.mjindependent.com/lifestyles/2021/12/28/j5c03wqe5h387sqgqofclmlsekfsli

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