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Salvation Army Stocking Fund reaches goal after generous donation Successful fundraising season for local charity includes $1,400 donation from Moose Jaw Express reader to top up stocking fund Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express It was a few days before New Year’s Eve when Moose Jaw Express sales manager Wanda Hallborg took a call from a reader with an interesting inquiry.

Where was the Salvation Army Stocking Fund sitting at for a total, and how much was needed to top it off?

The annual fundraiser -- started over two decades ago by the Moose Jaw Times-Herald and picked up by the Moose Jaw Express when the local daily newspaper shut down -- was looking to bring in $5,000 for the local charity this year and was about $1,400 short of that goal.

The caller immediately said she could help, and would drop a cheque off in the near future.

On New Year’s Day, Clarice Palisch did exactly that.

The 82-year-old long-time Moose Jaw resident stopped by the Express of-

of ventures currently underway designed to help folks throughout the year.

The donation will most certainly help with those plans and left Lt. Lester Ward with the Salvation Army almost speechless.

“I’m always I’m always in awe, of the generosity of the people of Moose Jaw and The Salvation Army Kettle Campaign was once again success- surrounding area,” ful for the local charity, one of many fundraising ventures over said Ward. “And to go right down to the holidays. the last day of the explaining her donation. “II went through stocking fund, to have this individual here what I pay in my bills every month and Stocking Fund will once again reach its all that and I really don’t need that money, in the city reach out, just to allow the goal goal in 2021 but I bet the Salvation Army could really to be reached? That’s unbelievable. Just “I was just sitting and thinking I’m use it.” unbelievable.”

82 and I’m lucky I can still drive and I’m For her part, Palisch wasn’t aware of The local charity has been hard at in my own home and my family doesn’t work throughout the holidays with their the regular day-to-day work the charity really need any money,” Palisch said in Kettle Campaign, and has a wide variety performs, but was still more than happy to help.

“I know they’ve been around for a long time and I know they do a lot of good for people,” she said. “And when you’re looking at what they were trying to raise, that’s not that much money, especially if you can afford it… We’ve fared fairly well through our life, so I thought I should do something worthy with it. And I saw the goal wasn’t moving very fast, so I called down and it still needed $1,400 so I decided to do it.”

Thank you to Moose Jaw and surrounding Seeing that kind of support is heart-

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“The Salvation Army is the hands and feet of Jesus, we are here to meet human needs and support people, but we can’t do this on our own,” he said. “Financially, it’s costly, and because of people in this community that have stepped up, once again, we’re able to do what we do… We want the city and the people to know and take the credit that this is because of them. Ev-

ery day, we’re so thankful here to be able to continue to do what we do and it’s because of people in the community that allow us to do it.”

As one might expect, the Christmas season was once again a busy one for the Salvation Army -- from helping families in need celebrate the holidays through their myriad donations of toys and hampers to helping folks deal with the bitterly cold temperatures, the local charity has been hard at work.

All told, the organization helped 350 families with hampers and other assistance during the holidays, and ensured 320 children in Moose Jaw surrounding area would have something under the tree through their toy donation program.

The amazing thing is the community support has gone even further than fundraisers -- Knight Lincoln Ford donated $10,000 to the Salvation Army before Christmas, as did another individual who wished to remain anonymous. And the wildly popular Moose Jaw Warriors Teddy Bear Toss brought in over 1,700 stuffed animals, toques and sets of mittens for distribution during the holidays.

And Moose Jaw apparently isn’t done yet.

“Donations are still trickling in, we still had donations come in yesterday from the mail-out envelopes,” Ward said. “Then the stocking funds has exceeded its goal, we had another really good year with the kettles, and the community has just delivered. They have demonstrated and shown their care for their neighbour, their care for their city, their friends, and we are so pleased, as the Salvation Army, to be able to journey with those folks and to be able to assist in supporting those families.

“This is our second Christmas in Moose Jaw, and I believe this Christmas was bigger and better than what it was last Christmas, with the support we had from everyone, and that’s amazing to see with everything that’s going on.”

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SaskPower releases ‘Year in Review’ report for 2021

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com SaskPower has released its annual report for 2021 and is highlighting its investment in infrastructure upgrades and its progress toward using more renewable energy sources.

The Crown Corporation estimates that its investment in transmission line upgrades, rural line rebuilds, underground line replacements, wood pole replacements, and more will total around $272 million.

SaskPower projects in Moose Jaw include: LED streetlight replacements, which will reduce maintenance and environmental impact while increasing lifespan. The replacement LEDs will also have a softer light that interferes less with sleep patterns and causes less light pollution in the sky Underground cable replacements in Sunningdale and Westheath Regina to Moose Jaw system reinforcements that will allow easier on-demand power distribution for renewable energy The Great Plains Power Station southeast of the city, scheduled to come online in 2024 and provide 360 megawatts (MW) of natural gas-generated power Just over 400MW of renewable energy is scheduled to come online before the end of includes the following projects: Meadow Lake Tribal Council’s Bioenergy Centre, which will burn residual biomass from the nearby sawmill to generate 8 megawatts of power

actually, most of our coal facilities are approaching retirement age at that point.”

Cherry said that Boundary Dam unit #4 was retired in December, meaning that

Partnerships with the First Nations Power Authority and the Government of Canada to add 20MW of solar power at the Pesakastew and Awasis solar facilities The Golden South wind farm near Assiniboia, which will provide 200MW The Blue Hill wind farm near Herbert, which will provide 177MW Supply chain issues have delayed the storage facility. Construction was scheduled to begin in 2021, but it hasn’t started yet.

“We’re still working on the procure-

to store renewable-generated power would be increasingly important for the future and that SaskPower is determined to get the project right.

Canada is a founding member of the global Powering Past Coal Alliance. As part of its commitment to that alliance, which numbered over 120 national, provincial, state, and city governments as of March 2021, the federal government passed regulations in Dec. 2018 to phase out traditional quires higher emissions standards for natural

for Saskatchewan, they’re a new technology in general,” said Joel Cherry, SaskPower spokesperson. Cherry added that being able

“The federal government has mandated that all conventional coal generation has to be phased out by 2030,” Cherry said, “and

is already well on its way to full shutdown.

Unit #3 at Boundary Dam has been equipped with carbon capture technology which stops over 90% of emissions from that generator.

This will allow unit #3 to continue through the 2030 mandate.

“Natural gas is still very important,” Cherry said. “We need to have reliable power that’s available 24/7, because with renewables, wind and solar anyway, they’re only available when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining.”

SaskPower reports that they are ahead of their commitment, made in 2015, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 2005 levels by 2030. Cherry said that 2005 levels of emissions had been reached as of 2020.

“In 2021, SaskPower announced that we will reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030, which exceeds the commitment we made in 2015 to reduce emissions by 40%,” said Troy King, interim president and CEO of SaskPower. “Beyond that, we are targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. We will get there by continuing to invest in renewables and evaluating the full range of low- or zero-emissions power sources available.”

SaskPower has given over $30M to local area contractors, including Aboriginal companies and workers Moose Jaw Express staff SaskPower has awarded more than $30 million to local and area contractors for the Great Plains Power Station project, including $7 million to Aboriginal companies and workers.

on the foundation and underground installations of the new power plant that, when completed in 2024, will provide 360 megawatts of baseload power to the grid to

SaskPower commissions new 10-megawatt wind farm near Riverhurst Moose Jaw Express staff Capstone Infrastructure Corporation has completed and commissioned a new 10-megawatt wind farm near the Village of Riverhurst and will sell emissions-free energy to SaskPower through a 20-year agreement.

Both companies recently announced the completion of the project. Riverhurst is northwest of Moose Jaw. Capstone is a developer, owner, and operator of clean and renewable energy projects across North America. Its portfolio includes about 776 MW gross installed capacity across 30 venues, including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and natural gas co-generation power plants.

“It’s great to see the Riverhurst Wind Farm achieve commercial operation, which also accomplishes a couple of important milestones for Capstone, including ewan and welcoming the 30th operating Eva thanked the Capstone team for working on the project for many years and

seeing it to fruition, along with turbine supplier Enercon, SkyFlo and WSP for supporting the construction process in a safe and orderly managed process.

The Capstone CEO also commended SaskPower for its collaborative approach on the project and looked forward to working with the Crown corporation to further reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with electricity generation across the province.

“We are pleased the Riverhurst Wind Farm is now online and providing renewable, emissions-free power for our customers, and we offer our congratulations to Capstone on this achievement,” says Mike Marsh, SaskPower president & CEO. SaskPower is on track to reduce its GHG emissions by almost 50 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030, while it is working to add more renewables such as wind to reach that goal, he continued. The Crown corporation is currently bringing an additional 575 megawatts of wind capacity to the provincial grid soon.

support emission-free generation options, the Crown corporation said recently.

Since Burns & McDonnell broke ground in Moose Jaw’s Agri-Food Industrial Park in March, the company has awarded major construction contracts to Saskatchewan businesses for road construction, civil works, foundation pouring, underground installations, steel erection and more.

“With Great Plains, we are well on track to exceed the already strong local investment we saw on the Chinook Power Station project in Swift Current,” said Don Morgan, minister responsible for SaskPower. “The $30 million invested locally to date includes $7 million in Indigenous participation — and we are just getting started.”

Burns & McDonnell believes that it is important to include local Saskatchewan and Aboriginal suppliers and subcontractors in this project, said Jerry Gander, senior project manager. As the plant moves through the construction and commissioning phases, the company will continuously

explore opportunities to increase local and Aboriginal participation throughout the remainder of the initiative.

“SaskPower is set to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030, and we are looking at all supply options to get us to net-zero by 2050,” said Mike Marsh, SaskPower president and CEO. “Natural gas plants such as Great Plains Power Station will help to facilitate this transition to a low-carbon future while ensuring a reliable supply of power for all our customers in the coming years.”

SaskPower and Burns & McDonnell continue to engage with Aboriginal rightsholders and local stakeholders to ensure they’re involved as much as possible, the Crown corporation said.

It’s not too late for local businesses and contractors to get involved. More information about upcoming contracts, a list of major contracts already awarded to Saskatchewan businesses, and a drone video of the progress at the worksite can all be found at saskpower.com/greatplains.

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“One small positive thought can change your whole day.”

-Zig Ziglar In the season of COVID-19 and all the negative news associated, the troubling economic business situations that have transpired, the extreme weather conditions across the province Joan Ritchie and Western Canada, etc., there EDITOR are things a person can do to help keep optimistic in a down world.

I think the biggest thing a person can do for their own mental health is to limit the amount of negative news they watch and listen to every day. It may even take some weaning to make that decision but it sure feels good after awhile to not overdose on negativism.

Although it’s a good idea to keep on top of some news occurring in the world or maybe a headline or two on topics of interest, feeding on the news everyday and the hours dedicated to COVID-19 talk with its ensuing issues only drags a person down.

Have you noticed that when you hang around with negative people, their negativism becomes a little conwith that are optimistic; you can usually pick them out – those with smiles, maybe a sense of humour often help. build a mood that can lift you up instead of drag you down. Although cleaning the house might seem like a mundane task and something that isn’t top of the enjoyment list to do, motivating music can make the job less tedious. Enjoying a wide genre of music builds certain moods. You can groove to the happy music of the 60’s, get motivated by listening to ‘Counting Crows’ (I can burn around the house and get my work done in halfthe-time) or mellow out with Andre Bocelli or whatever Stay away from the dark stuff.

Practise thankfulness. Each and every one of us may have issues or circumstances to overcome, but I most cases, the good thoughts outweigh the bad.

I do believe we all can live with purpose. As long as we are in the land of the living, we have the power on the positive and work to be as healthy as we can be.

If you work at being the best you, you can be, people around you will notice.

Hugs go a long way in my book when it comes to ‘feeling the love’. So many times in life, words only go so far but a hug can warm the heart.

And last but not least, laugh a lot. “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine…” ( Proverbs 17:22 KJV) and brings healing and health to your heart and soul.

Find some good jokes that tickle your funny bone and share them with a friend.

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Staying entertained while housebound with the kids

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com The cold and frosty wind may be keeping everyone indoors for now. Here are some ideas for staying entertained while cooped up.

Lounging around binging movies and TV shows from streaming services can start to eventually get old. Here are a few new ideas to pursue: Learn to paint It is surprisingly affordable to start learning to paint. Canvases are available from dollar stores, and so are paints and brushes. Entry-level supand many artists continue to use dollar-store materials for years.

YouTube is chock full of free video tutorials that teach the basics of putting paint on canvas in a moderately-logical way. to paint is avoiding excessive self-criticism. Research has shown that criticism is not nearly as helpful as praise. That is because the best teacher is experience – putting in the time – and praise is motivational while criticism is not. So, for the sake of continuing your new hobby, decide from the getgo to put your inner critic on mute.

Find a new book or series The Moose Jaw Public Library has a massive selection of all kinds of literature. If you aren’t in the mood for densely-packed, vocabulary-pushing material, they also have graphic novels, manga, and comic books.

If you aren’t sure what you like, you can chat with a librarian who would be happy to suggest titles. They can even decide for you, sending you home with a handful of authors to try.

The library also has video games and movies to lend out.

Try a different cuisine Holidays at home can be possible with the combination of two things: travel shows and cookbooks.

There are all kinds of interesting shows exploring the many cultures and cuisines of the world. COVID has thrown a wrench into many travel plans. But, while it may not possible to go there in-person right now, it can be interesting to explore new tastes from home.

The late Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown comes

Getty Image to mind. If a certain culture’s dishes catch your eye, buy a cookbook (or borrow one from the library) and try them out yourself. It can be scary, and perhaps it won’t work from routine at the very least, and it may lead to a skill/ hobby that will permanently spice up your life.

Learn how to play D&D online Since then, it has only grown. It remains the best-known and most-played role-playing game in the world. It has been helped along by many pop-culture references and celebrity players.

Introductory D&D tabletop packs are available from most games stores. Finding other people to play with, however, can be a challenge. Websites like Roll20.net solve that problem by providing forums that make it easy to join a group.

The dice rolls, character creation, and adventure are laid out in an automated, easy fashion that can eliminate much of the learning curve.

The continued mainstream normalizing of role-playing games is also making them more acceptable. Now, you can have an amazing time with a weekend gaming session while not hiding the activity for fear of ridicule!

Total housing sales in region last year were 24-per-cent higher than 2020, data shows Moose Jaw Express staff Total home sales in the Moose Jaw region in 2021 were 24-per-cent higher over 2020, which contributed to Saskatchewan’s total housing sales record last year, says the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA).

Year-to-date data From Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, there were 863 home sales in the region, increasing from 656 in 2020. Furthermore, there were 1,343 new listings throughout the area last year, increasing from 1,276 new listings in 2020.

Meanwhile, the inventory of homes in the region for the year stood at 385 units, which was a decline from 447 units in 2020, the SRA data showed. Also, there were 5.35 months of supply in the area, which was a drop from 7.06 months of supply year-to-date in 2020.

Last year, most homes in the Moose Jaw region stayed on the market for about 100 days. The average price of those homes was $216,595, which was a drop from $218,761 compared to 2020.

Provincial data Saskatchewan set a housing sales record in 2021 with 17,387 units sold, a new high that surpassed the previous record of 14,431 homes sold in 2007, the SRA said. While the pandemic triggered vast disruptions and challenges for some sectors of the economy, the housing sector boomed. pacted by COVID-19, combined with low lending rates, has supported the strong sales environment we saw throughout 2021. For Saskatchewan, this shift was welcome news as the economic landscape pre-pandemic caused challenges in the housing market,” said SRA CEO Chris Guerette.

New listings in 2021 jumped to 27,101 units, compared to 25,475 units listed in 2020. However, inventory levels declined to 6,952 units last year compared to 8,064

units during the same period in 2020.

The SRA data showed that there were 4.8 months of housing supply available in 2021, which was a decline from 6.33 months of supply in 2020.

Most homes spent 88 days on the market, with the average home price coming in at $301,515. This was an increase from $289,409 in 2020. enough to erase the losses recorded throughout 20152019, and prices remain three-per-cent below the 2014 high,” the SRA said. the property type and location. Single-family home prices were one-per-cent below previous highs, while condominium properties were 17-per-cent below the high in 2014.

“Housing is an important component to the overall economy and the availability of affordable ownership options can help attract people to a city,” said Guerette.

“Creating a robust system of affordability metrics that considers supply, average salaries and housing prices is something policymakers should be incorporating into their analysis.”

Despite recent economic uncertainty caused by the persist while lending rates are expected to rise. This will weigh on housing in 2022, the SRA said. However, Saskatchewan is entering the New Year with low inventory levels, which indicates it will take time for the market to shift toward more balanced conditions.

With tight conditions expected to persist throughout the early part of the year, the province will see some price growth in 2022, although at a much slower pace than experienced in 2021, added the SRA.

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Humble peanut one of world’s oldest foods The Peanuts and Popcorn Cookbook, published in 1977, traces the history of the peanut and the rise Peanuts may be eaten as snack food, transformed into varieties of peanut butter, and according to research by Dr. George Washington Carver peanuts help revitalize the soil. Carver also discovered more than 300 uses for the peanut, shell and plant foliage. their use.

••• PEANUTTY SALMON BALL 1-16 oz. can salmon 1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsps. grated onion 1 tsp. prepared horseradish 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. liquid smoke

When ready to serve, add the peanuts. If the mixture is quite stiff, peanuts may have to be worked in as mixture is shaped into a ball. Roll in parsley and serve with crackers. Wrap any leftovers in a clear wrap and store in refrigerator for several days.

••• PEANUT BUTTER APPLE MUFFINS 4 tsps. baking powder 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup peanut butter 6 tbsps. granulated sugar 1 egg 1 cup milk 3/4 cup chopped raw apple cinnamon and the nutmeg.

Cream shortening and peanut butter together thoroughly. Gradually add 4 tbsps. sugar. Beat un-

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By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com In the end, we want our nature just natural enough, and we use machines to make it that way.

“I wanted to show that big equipment, but bursting told MooseJawToday.com. “To show that, you know, when we do things with the big machinery, I hope that it’s always for the better.”

Goretzky said her interest has been long-term. Two of her brothers-in-law worked at a coal mine in Tumbler Ridge, BC, and she always hoped she’d get to ride in (or even drive) one of the massive earth-movers they used there. She resisted making art out of machinery for sevthe current push toward environmentalism.

Lake created a park that Goretzky said she loves to visit

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Barbara Goretzky is a local artist who lives and works in the Qu’Appelle Valley. Her exhibition titled “Diggers” is presently on display in the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre’s Mosaic Art Gallery until Jan. 23.

“Diggers” showcases the obsession of humanity with altering the environment around them for their convenience. Goretzky was partly inspired by watching heavy cana Lake in Regina. reshaping the environment for our pleasure and comfort, and our enjoyment of the natural world. The irony is that most people don’t want to go walking through an ungravel or asphalt paths, and undergrowth cleared enough things like poison ivy, large animals, venomous snakes, and ankle-breaking deadfall.

thought the ‘Big Dig’ was a fabulous thing for the city to do… but we have to stop and think, because sometimes what we do doesn’t make things all that great.”

tion features ground-dwelling animals such as foxes, gophers, and jackrabbits. These animals also make a practice of modifying their surroundings, albeit at so much smaller Having animals alongside the machinery mirrors the hope that we can realize a cooperation between what is completely natural, and what can be said to be completely mals as well. increasing acceptance for humankind – an invitation for harmony that relinquishes some control to wildness, rather than the rejection of that wildness in favour of glass, concrete, and herbicide.

Barbara Goretzky: Diggers is sponsored by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (osac.ca). Moose Jaw is the exhibit’s last stop, and it will leave on January 23. It can be viewed at the Cultural Centre during regular hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Weather modeling data released by the Water Security Agency in their 2021 Conditions at freeze up report shows the chance for wetter conditions between December and March in parts of Saskatchewan, which is good news for producers.

Models are compiled using various data sources, including Environment and Climate Change Canada and the National Weather Service.

Matthew Struthers, Saskatchewan Agriculture Crop Extension Specialist, explained that the hope now is to have the snowpack down rather than blow away, as often happens with high winds in the province.

“Snowmelt and runoff will help the dugouts come up come spring, but the big-

fall. It’s a long way down the road before seeding but it’s a great thing to see some moisture so far,” said Struthers.

Truthers suggests several key management strategies that producers can use to maximize their growing season following a drought.

The Ministry of Agriculture has produced a map detailing herbicide carryover, and it will be available online and at the upcoming Crop Production Show. The map is based on rainfall levels over last summer.

This tool will help producers predict potential issues with herbicide carryover and allow them to change seeding habits if necessary.

In the aftermath of a drought year, it is essential to test soil to identify areas with high fertilizer concentrations.

“In some areas that didn’t get the rainfall at the right time, it probably didn’t break that fertilizer down, so there are higher amounts of nutrients already in the soil that weren’t used up last year. Producers

and change their fertilization plans for 2022 accordingly,” says Struthers.

With the price of purchasing seed increasing, producers should test their seed in the bin if they plan to plant it in 2022. It is crucial to test last year’s seed before planting to minimize the risk of planting poor quality seed. Struthers explained that due to the extreme heat stress crops underwent in 2021; there will be a certain level of seed in producers’ bins that will be less likely to germinate and grow with vigour in the coming growing season.

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hunting for a new permanent leader Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express After launching in September 2020 with an interim leader, the Western Canada-based Maverick Party is now hunting for a new permanent leader to guide the organization to future electoral success.

The new leader will take over from federal party. Hill helped found the party in June 2020 and has led it since its launch on Sept. 17, 2020.

The leadership race kicked off on Jan. 3 and wraps up on Saturday, May 14, with the election of the new leader.

One person has expressed interest in the position and has asked for an application form, said Hill. Meanwhile, the party leadership is encouraging others to submit their names. This would allow the party to learn more about them, including their background, why they want to be the leader and their qualities.

The three qualities the party is looking for in leadership candidates include credspeaking, and their vision for the party’s future development and growth.

“We’re hoping for a robust race with two or more quality people vying for the leadership of the Maverick Party,” he add-

Jay Hill has been the interim leader of ing for a new permanent leader and will

ed.

All members who have paid their dues

by Thursday, March 31, will be eligible to vote. It’s unknown if the vote will happen in person, but if pandemic restrictions persist, then members will vote by phone or online. This is the approach the party took during its August convention.

Hill believes that having a permanent

Prairie South School Division

tions.

The Maverick Party — which wants more fairness and self-determination for Western Canada — ran 29 candidates in the 2021 federal election and received 35,000 votes but elected no one. To Hill, it was evident that many voters wanted to see the party leader running for a seat in Parliament.

“I was not (running) because of my age and because of the fact I’ve already served 17 years in Parliament. So, it was a bit of an oddity, and it became evident to us that we needed a permanent leader that people could look to, to actually seek election along with his or her candidates across Western Canada,” he said.

Hill acknowledged that not having the party leader run in the 2021 federal election impeded electoral success. Furthermore, the timing of the election also hindered the party’s ability to succeed.

He noted that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an unwanted election when the party was 11 months old and still new to the political scene. Moreover, pandemic restrictions impeded the party’s ability to promote its message and let voters know

there was another option besides the established legacy political parties. in Hill’s mind — that the Maverick Party faced during the federal election was voters’ mindsets. Across Saskatchewan, Alberta and rural British Columbia, residents disliked Trudeau so much that they held their nose and voted for the Conservative Party of Canada and leader Erin O’Toole.

“So the whole vote-splitting issue became extremely important and challenging for Maverick to solicit support,” Hill added.

Hill is hopeful for the Maverick Party’s future. He wants it to do well since he is concerned for his grandchildren’s future. With the direction Canada is heading under the Liberal Party, he doesn’t think his grandkids will have the same opportunities as he has.

“My No. 1 goal was to establish a credible alternative, and I think I’ve done that, along with the assistance of a core group of people that worked tirelessly with me over the last year and a half to build the Maverick Party,” Hill added. “I take heart from that.”

The next PSSD board meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 11.

PSSD gives approval for Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express gan, students in Prairie South School Division could soon travel outside of Saskatchewan for extracurricular activities.

During the recent PSSD board meeting, trustees voted to allow wrestlers from A.E. Peacock and Central collegiates to travel to Edmonton, Alta., from Jan. 28 to 30 to participate in a competition. Trustees also voted to allow students from LaFleche Central School to travel to Elk Water, Alta., on Friday, Jan. 14, for a ski trip.

Trustee Lew Young voted against both motions.

All applications for out-of-province excursions must come to the board table for approval since they involve students leaving Saskatchewan.

There are no dedicated school wrestling teams in Moose Jaw, so youths train through the Kinsmen Club and participate in events that the Saskatchewan High

Schools Athletics Association (SHSAA) sanctions, explained Supt. Derrick Huschi.

This trip is possible because the association has not said anything about whether wrestlers can compete, he continued.

Since the board meets monthly and this event is at the end of January, division administration thought it was important to bring it forward in case the SHSAA says students can attend.

PSSD will work with the SHSAA to ensure the event is sanctioned so students can attend and determine the situation in Alberta beforehand.

“I don’t think anyone is looking at putting themselves or their child at harm.

And if there are restrictions with travel and everything else, we would be looking at that,” he added. “But right now, currently, all interprovincial travel is open to students. (For example), hockey teams are already going.”

Young was against the wrestling request and pointed out that there is no agreement even in Saskatchewan about whether extracurricular activities should occur. Some school divisions are against such activities, while the Ministry of EduHis other concern was that if students travel to Alberta and the host school division shuts down the tournament before it starts, that could be a waste of time and money.

“There are a lot of questions still not answered,” Young added.

With the ski trip request, Huschi noted that the venue sits on the Saskatchewan-Alberta border in Cypress Hills. That is the ski hill closest to LaFleche; other venues are in North Battleford or Fort Qu’Appelle.

While wrestling is a close-contact indoor sport, skiing and snowboarding occur

outdoors, he added.

Young’s concern with the ski application was about proof of vaccination and whether vaccine-free students could attend hotels or restaurants when they travelled to Elk Water. He wondered how chaperones would handle that situation if it arose.

The ski trip is for one day, so no hotels or motels would be involved, said Huschi.

Meanwhile, students can bring lunches to the hill if the chalet declines to serve them.

With the wrestlers, hotels in Alberta don’t require vaccine passports, but restaurants might, he continued. However, the division would learn beforehand whether the tournament requires vaccine passports, and if so, those unvaccinated students would stay home.

Since the athletes wrestle with the Kinsmen Wrestling Club, they may have already provided that information to the organization, Huschi added.

New directors on Prairie South bursary fund bring rural viewpoint to group Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Prairie South School Division has appointed two rural residents to help oversee a student scholarship fund, a move that brings new — and younger — blood to the group, the division says.

Trustees named Jeff Feeley and Patti Rodger as new directors of the Moose Jaw School District No. 1 Bursary Fund for 2022 during a recent board of education meeting. Trustees also reappointed Greg Veillard, John Livingston, George Patterson, Claude Duke, Pam Ludwar, Al Kessler, Mary Jukes, Jan Stewart and Ron Purdy.

The board of education appoints directors to the bursary fund every year.

The fund is a separate legal entity that the Moose Jaw School District No. 1 created to collect and invest donations to provide scholarships to deserving students,

explained business superintendent Ron Purdy. PSSD’s board of education is now the sole member of the fund and appoints directors.

The bursary fund has registered the business name of Prairie South Schools Bursary Fund so it can be seen as more than just a fund for the City of Moose Jaw, he continued. The money that the school division was holding for scholarships has been transferred to the new fund. The only thing that changes is where the money is housed, how it’s accounted for, and the return it earns.

Adding Feeley and Rodger provides board, while they also help ensure the board can continue to function as current members age and leave, added Purdy.

“To start having rural people involved

is a good idea,” said trustee Lew Young.

Young wondered if bylaws governed this scholarship committee since many directors have served for decades. He also wondered if the division thought of imposing term limits on directors to ensure more new members joined.

A separate constitution governs the bursary fund and lays out the number of directors needed but does not say anything about how long their terms should be, said Purdy. The board of education would need to change the constitution to insert that requirement.

Most of the directors are retired teachers, while no one is lining up to join the committee, he added. seen a full-time division employee — Purdy — serving on the committee, which

he thought was interesting since every other director was not full-time or worked for the division.

Since there was no lineup of people wanting to join, Young thought there should be a process to nominate others since he was sure that retired teachers in the southwest corner of the division would be interested.

Inviting more people to join the committee was one recommendation that directors made in 2021, hence the recruitment of Feeley and Rodger, explained Jukes. Inviting others to join also ensures that more diverse ideas are included from across the division.

“So, I think we’re moving in the right direction,” she added.

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TRADING THOUGHTS

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

A suggested movie plot for those Hallmark family productions I’ve had it up to here with those lovey-dovey Hallmark movies The views and opinions ex- my partner and wife insists on pressed in this article are those us viewing. of the author, and do not necGranted they are “clean” free of foul language, gratuthis publication. itous murder or sex action but the plots leave a lot to be desired.

There is little imagination and a simple standard formula.

Boy meets girl again in a small American town comprises the underlying premise.

Girl comes from a successful big city career after

by Ron Walter

and bonds with him.

If the movie takes place in winter there is always a bonding on the skating rink where one shows up the other and supports them on ice.

Or the town has a Christmas show/festival that needs

someone to save it from failure. Boy and girl bond over decorating the hall and wind up baking cookies together.

If the movie set is in non-winter, there is always a local festival also needing a saviour where boy and girl can bond. need to retire and will close the family store or sell the ranch. She realizes she wants to take over – with eventual partnership of her re-found love.

Funny thing. There are no fat people in Small town America if you go by the Hallmark movies. Until a few seasons ago black characters were rare. Now the occasional black character comes along and sometimes even an LGBTQ couple.

As we watched one of the daily Christmas movies this year - staging after Halloween— Yours Truly suggested a novel boy meets girl twist.

He and other men in the newsroom are ticked off. She preserve. What does a girl know about reporting?

And her daily phone calls that convinced the editor to hire her label her as an aggressive bag.

Girl and male reporter have lots of discussions. He accuses her of being a darn feminist, teases that she probably doesn’t wear a bra.

His accidental pickup line “I bet you can’t even cook” She didn’t trust him.

They marry and mark 52 years together.

My partner wants to write the end. I agree.

And it is: Me seated alone on the 53rd anniversary watching a documentary on PBS. Okay I get it. I’ve done a lot of things I didn’t want to for the privilege of hanging out with her. May as well not stop now.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

snugly over certain body parts.

RM of Baildon suspends councillor for alleged abuse of staff, colleagues; councillor to appeal Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Jerry Kaiser, division 5 councillor for the Rural Municipality of Baildon, plans to take legal action against the organization because it suspended him for failing to apologize for alleged abuses against staff and colleagues.

The RM council voted to suspend Kaiser and remove him from all committees immediately during a special meeting — which he did not attend — in mid-November.

He could have avoided this suspension if he had written an apology in the Moose Jaw Express to ratepayers for his alleged wrongdoings — as per an investigative report — and acknowledged the report as true, and if he verbally

wound in the democratic creature,” he said recently.

Kaiser, 74, has lived in the rural municipality for years and claims he has seen the RM council engage in corrupt practices and unfair treatment.

He became so frustrated with these alleged problems in 2019 that he ran for council in 2020. His platform made clear that he thought council gave too much special treatment to friends and family, while other ratepayers supposedly received the runaround.

After being elected, he ensured his division’s needs were met and attempted to learn how internal operations worked. “(The) questions that I asked didn’t sit well with the corporate-farmer elite that’s on council and the powerful administrators,” Kaiser said. “So, they picked everything portion. It cost them thousands of dollars to have a lawyer come down on their side.”

Kaiser denied “each and every allegation” in the investigative report “because what they say isn’t correct” fused to address the sanctions since those are “incorrect,” and he has rights.

Baildon’s response

Council informed Kaiser of these sanctions during previous meetings, but he indicated that he did not intend to comply, denied the allegations, and planned to appeal the report.

Leslie Belloc-Pinder, Q.C., an independent third-parstaff last spring — every interview was recorded — and produced a report in August that found Kaiser supposedly larly over the years, that his actions were contrary to the harassment policy, and that his behaviour as a councillor was contrary to the code of ethics bylaw.

The RM of Baildon has spent $141,855 on legal fees since 2010, with all but one issue related to Kaiser.

Outcome of sanctions Kaiser will remain suspended until all sanctions have been met, which means Reeve Terry Anthony will handle all issues in division 5, the meeting minutes said.

Meanwhile, for the remainder of Kaiser’s term in ofpermitted on any RM property without an appointment unless it’s for a regular or special council meeting. If he fails to show for those appointments, they are considered cancelled, and he may not enter the premises.

Kaiser must direct all legal correspondence to the RM of Baildon’s legal counsel. His seat will remain vacant

The RM of Baildon has suspended division 5 councilstaff, colleagues, and ratepayers for his alleged abusive behaviour. Kaiser plans to appeal his suspension.

File photo until he apologizes — or the 2024 RM elections occur.

Kaiser’s response Kaiser did not have anything to say about the investigative report but said he thought democracy was under attack worldwide and this was one example of it.

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special November meeting, either verbally or in written form, said administrator Carol Bellefeuille. She has been with the organization since 2016 and has not seen anything like this before.

“He didn’t even bat an eye that he thought it (the investigative report) was wrong, that it’s OK to say things wanted people to be aware and him to take ownership of it and apologize … .”

Bellefeuille added that the RM hopes Kaiser understands how his actions are affecting everyone and takes no further steps that negatively impact the organization.

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By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com Prairie South School Division advocacy and behaviour consultants Kirsten Lawson Knoop and Candace Spanjer spoke with MooseJawToday.com about the effects of technology and social media on child development.

The near-constant connection of social media and texting is a new phenomenon. Social interactions used to be location-related. We would go to a certain place (gym, work, school, etc.), interact there, then come home and take a break.

Now, there is no separation. The effects on future generations are not fully understood.

“I think the most important part in the discussion on technology and social media use is that it should be used in moderation,” said Kirsten Lawson Knoop, BSW, RSW. Candace Spanjer, BSW, RSW, said that there are positives to social media. Connecting more easily with friends and family members, particularly during the COVID pandemic, helps reduce feelings of isolation. Spanjer said that kids now have easier access to support services as well, such as KidsHelpPhone.ca, Canada Suicide Prevention Service (call 1-833-456-4566, or text 45645), anxietycanada.com, or TeenMentalHealth.org.

Lawson Knoop and Spanjer are advocacy and behaviour consultants with Prairie South School Division.

They primarily work with students whose behaviour, for any reason, is affecting their ability to be successful in the classroom. They work with students one-on-one or in small groups, and consult with families.

They are also advocates and educators. They do suicide prevention presentations, suicide screens, classroom presentations, parent presentations, professional development learning for staff, and crisis response.

Lawson Knoop said that some of the dangers she sees developing from overuse of technology and social media

however, these are just small snapshots of people’s lives

Four kids sit on the couch looking at their screens (Peter Cade/Stone/Getty Images) include: A limited ability to handle distress · A lack of patience because kids become used to instant · Limited social skills from less face-to-face interaction · Studies show that children with high amounts of screen time may lose the ability to read and understand others’ emotions, which then affects their relationships with peers and adults · Technology can be addictive, leading to a lack of enjoyment of other activities · Increased feelings of anxiety and depression · Sleep deprivation – if limits are not set by parents, youth will rarely place limits for themselves, leading many youth to stay up very late on technology Lawson Knoop noted that it is “almost inevitable that people compare themselves to others on social media,

the hard times).” She said that children and youth (and many adults) don’t always think critically about what they are seeing, causing decreased self-esteem.

Spanjer agreed with the negatives that Lawson Knoop observed. She emphasized that social media can create a sense of “perfect.” This is an illusion – that can, nevertheless, be convincing – that can result in unattainable standards that impact self-esteem. She also said that she sees youth dealing with pressure to be constantly available, with cyber-bullying, and with having no time to unplug and wind down.

Spanjer suggested the following ideas for both parents and children to limit their screen time: · No screens at mealtimes · No screens for one hour before bed · No screens in the bedroom. Phones are often used as clock for each bedroom instead. · Limit weekend screen time use. · Create a list of alternate activities. Require that 1+ activities are completed to access screen time. · Spend “no screens” quality time together.

Parents should follow their own rules. It is crucial to model the behaviour they want to see.

The province of Saskatchewan recently launched a campaign called “Take a Break” encouraging children and teens to have time away from social media and screens.

The campaign highlights research showing that excessive screen time is a rising trend that negatively impacts mental and physical well-being.

The province’s website can be accessed at Saskatchewan.ca/TakeaBreak.

CAA poll shows Canadians equally concerned about most forms of poor driving

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) conducted a poll from Nov. 24 to Dec. 2, 2021 with 2009 participants that showed the top eight poor driving behaviours are each about as threatening as each other.

The poll asked Canadians to rate driving behaviours they see as a serous safety threat. Twelve behaviours were rated. The results were: People driving after drinking alcohol (93%) People driving after using illegal drugs (93%) Drivers running red lights (93%) People using their phones while driving (92%) People driving aggressively (92%) Sleepy drivers (92%) Drivers speeding on residential streets (91%) People driving well over the speed limit (90%) People driving after using cannabis (85%) Drivers speeding on freeways (80%) People engaging with their in-car technologies (67%) People driving after taking prescription drugs (64%) The results show that Canadians are essentially equally concerned by aggressive, impaired, and distracted drivers. Cannabis use was rated as a lower concern than alcohol or illegal drugs. Speeding on the freeway was less concerning to Canadians than speeding in residential areas.

Canadians were not as concerned about in-car technologies or those who drove after taking prescription

by Transport Canada show that the year of 2019 had the fewest fatalities, serious injuries, and total injuries since data began to be collected in the early 1970s. This may encouragingly, the report provides data from the last 20 years demonstrating that despite a steady increase in the number of drivers and vehicles on Canadian roads, accidents resulting in deaths and serious injuries continue to decline.

According to Transport Canada’s statistics, speeding/ excessive speed for the road conditions is the greatest controllable factor in fatal collisions. Speeding and excessive speed are followed very closely by impairment and distraction. Distraction was a greater contributor to

Anything that causes a driver to take their attention off the road is a distraction, but increases in distracted driving have correlated with increases in technology (Getty Images) drugs.

The sample size of the poll (with 2009 participants) tionwide. The Prairie Provinces contributed over 600 participants, with about 150 from Saskatchewan.

The CAA poll results also had many participants admit to driving distracted at least once. By contrast, 93% of respondents said it was important to have alternative travel arrangements after consuming alcohol. Having alternative travel arrangements after consuming cannabis was important to 87% of respondents.

Christine Niemczyk, director of corporate communications with CAA Saskatchewan, said “At any time of year, but especially during the holidays, we all want and deserve to get home safe and sound. We urge everyone to make safe decisions – plan ahead and keep your focus on the road.”

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REFLECTIVE MOMENTS

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Resolutions test resolve; some easier than others Joyce Walter For Moose Jaw Express ronjoy@sasktel.net

My track record is dismal regarding successful completion of resolutions made for the new year. If I were a hockey team, the owners would by

traded all the players.

Good intentions don’t count on the ice nor in relation to resolutions and whether they will take hold before the season is over.

I’ve always admired folks who resolve to quit smoking and do so, or others who resolve to give up alcohol and do. I don’t smoke and am allergic to alcohol so in my personal life, those two resolutions would be as silly as a hockey player resolving not to wear skates on the ice.

In the past I have resolved to keep the house tidy.

That worked less than a week, mostly because of others in the house. Same with the plan to wash dishes after every meal. Managed that for a couple of consecutive days but then the urge gave out, especially when the other occupant told me to sit down and relax. So I sat, he sat and so

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do sition of this publication.

did the dishes.

As friends talk about downsizing to remove clutter from their lives, I agree enthusiastically with the concept. stashed away, “just in case.” I sort occasionally but then put it in perspective: I won’t be around to see my survivors’ reactions, so why worry about it now? One of these days, though, I do have to open that large suitcase because I can’t remember what it is I have stored in there. That will be a true treasure hunt.

My one promise to myself was to sort through all the Christmas wrapping, ribbon, bows and miscellaneous tags and stickers and to logically and neatly put it all together in a large tote box I bought years ago for this very purpose. Since then the tote has slithered to the bottom of a pile of bags and boxes, and a second Christmas tote has been put into service. Another treasure adventure is in my future and when done I’m sure I could resolve not buy any more rolls of ribbon and tape for at least 10 years.

Unlikely to happen though.

But before I give up all hope of ever maintaining my resolve for more than a few days, I promise the following: • I will attempt to be more devoted to keeping in touch

with old friends and family members, regardless of how busy I think I am, and when they don’t always maintain that two-way communication.

• I promise to be kind to anyone I meet, right there in the middle of the grocery store aisle or blocking my reach for a bag of apples. through stop signs and red lights, or honk their horns when I am slow to move through the intersection. with whatever I might be lucky enough to win at the weekly meat draws.

• I resolve to always be kind to the gas pump attendants who give excellent service in all kinds of temperatures, wash the windows in warmer weather and engage in And so, there are some resolutions that will be easy to stick to most of the time and won’t be a hardship like it would be to give up chocolate milk, cream puffs, pumpkin pie or dark turkey meat.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Province adds two new mental health beds to 75 promised in 2019

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com tial,” Mental Health and Addictions minister Everett Hindley said.

In Moose Jaw, 16 residential mental health beds are pro12 as less intensive. Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association, which operates Wakamow Place, follows principles of Recovery and Housing First. mow Place focuses on providing safe, calm spaces to recover before they focus on treating underlying issues. Chad Topp, executive director of Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association, explained to MooseJawToday.com that a person without reliable housing, or who doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from, cannot reasonably be helped to overMoose Jaw did not receive any additional funding as part of the 2019-2020 provincial commitment. The additional beds in the province have been added through funding of CBOs in the following communities: Wakamow Manor Social Detox/Wakamow Place One (photo by Gordon Edgar) The 2019-2020 provincial budget announced in March 2019 promised 75 new beds to be located in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and North Battleford. That number has now increased by two in Saskatoon, for a total of 77.

Residential mental health beds are a crucial step in treating severe and persistent mental health needs. People experiencing an acute mental health crisis are treated in hospital acute psychiatric wards. However, there is usually a waiting list for those beds. In addition, many patients stay in acute care longer than the time that has been allotted.

Once patients have been discharged, with their crisis resolved at least temporarily, they might have nowhere to go. Some end up back in the situation that sparked a crisis persistent, go back to being homeless – and quickly become critical once more. emergency rooms, police cells, and shelters – none of which have the time, equipment, or training to deal with acute psychiatric crises.

Community-based organizations (CBOs) step into the gap with residential mental health beds.

“Residential beds are an important support for people experiencing mental health challenges that allow them to continue living in the community and to their fullest poten-

tensive beds.

Edwards Residential Society in North Battleford provides eight less-intensive residential mental health beds.

YWCA Prince Albert’s residential mental health beds are not yet operational. Six intensive and four less-intensive beds are planned to be ready in March 2022.

“People living with and recovering from mental illness sometimes experience housing insecurity that is a barrier to their recovery,” Colleen Quinlan, Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Executive Director of Mental Health and Addictions – Urban said. “The organizations providing these supported-living arrangements are welcoming and understand the challenges people living with a severe mental illness face. They can support individuals as they focus on recovery goals that maintain optimal living, and help them work through barriers that challenge their stability.”

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New police recruits encouraged to show compassion and empathy while on the job Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Police Service welcomed three recruits during a recent swearing-in ceremony, with the rookie members encouraged to be considerate and thoughtful of the people they will serve.

“The message I would provide to you three young new recruits is to remember to have compassion and empathy. You don’t know who you’re talking to and what they’ve been through,” Mayor Clive Tolley told new constables Mason Fischer, Austin Abbott and Eric Giroux during the Jan. 6 ceremony at the Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa. Besides those attributes, the mayor — representing the city and the Board of Police Commissioners — encouraged the recruits to be lifelong learners. While they will learn plenty during police college and future courses, they will also gain experience

journey since it had been a long road to reach this point. He looked forward to attending college to acquire the knowledge to help the community.

Abbott was born and raised in Moose Jaw and worked as a paramedic for the past “Why policing? It’s always something I’ve wanted to do since high school. Really thinking about RCMP and just never had the courage to take the jump,” said Abbott.

“Wife (Hanna) has been super supportive … and with a little bit of get-going, we’re here to do it.” cult for Abbott, who will be away from his month-old daughter, so Hanna will have to manage the home until he graduates.

different situations.

Tolley added that the recruits should help.

The mayor’s message rang true for Fischer, who said he was drawn to policing because he’s never been a fan of bullies and has always enjoyed helping others.

“So being able to do that (help others) in my career is a huge blessing that I’m able to provide now, and being able to jump in it in a community like Moose Jaw is fantastic,” he remarked.

Fischer felt many emotions but thought going through police college for the next 20 weeks would be easier with Abbott and Giroux beside him. He said the reality of be-

New police: New police recruits Austin Abbott, Eric Giroux and Mason Fischer gather for a picture after the swearing-in ceremony. Photo by Jason G. Antonio he received his police badge, which would indicate that his hard work had paid off.

Fischer was born in Regina but lived in Medicine Hat, Alta., for most of his life. He is following in his father’s footsteps, who ing historical note is that his father entered police college a quarter-century ago to the

day that Fischer was sworn in. Also, his dad is becoming a car salesman — Fischer’s previous job — while Fischer is jumping into law enforcement.

“So … being able to take after someone like him is awesome,” said Fischer. “… he’s a really good man and being able to follow in his footsteps is huge for me.”

For Abbott, he was excited to begin his

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She’s a beautiful mother and very, very adept at what she does,” he added. “(However, I’m) really excited to help my community (and) support my community.”

Police Chief Rick Bourassa acknowledged that it was a long, gruelling process for the three recruits to reach this stage.

However, that process ensured the men were ethical, had good character and possessed integrity. They will now be tested at police college and then again when they join the force.

“And our community will put you years because that’s what the people expect,” he chuckled. “They expect our best and we will give it to them.”

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express

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by Bizworld lost ground last year Five of the eight stocks covered in Bizworld reviews last year gained value while three declined.

On average these smaller stocks declined 8.1 per cent each compared with a 21.7 per cent gain for the Toronto Stock Exchange composite index. vesting in hot story stocks without a track record.

Largest decline was 71 per cent to 21 cents by dynaCERT, the maker of a hydrogen fuel bolt-on for diesel engines.

During the process of commercializing the product dynaCERT discovered a of nearly 1,000 units. The new design and sales should be on the market by June.

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Peacock Class of 1972 plans 50 year Reunion Submitted by Carolyn Swanson; Peacock Class of 1972 Plans have been underway for a few months, organizing, planning and anticipating a fun day Saturday, June 25, 2022. This occasion is meant for anyone who attended during the years 68/69 (Grade 9), 69/70 (Grade 10), 70/71 (Grade 11) or 71/72 (Grade 12). If you were any of those classes in those years, please consider this an invitation (graduated or not). It’s hard to believe it’s been 50 years since we were in school.

The committee of Carolyn (Holmstrom) Swanson, Rob McBride, Ken Humphrey, Ellen (Brentnell) Sjoberg and Colleen (Fortman) Lawrence have met and organized a fun day of morning at the school, tours and class picture; afternoon social with fashion display and silent auction; and a banquet and evening social with a slide show and historical Moose Jaw display, with lots of time to reconnect with our former classmates.

Looking back when Peacock Collegiate was known as A. E. Peacock Technical Collegiate has been a lot of fun. The Moose Jaw Public School Archive located at Peacock has provided a lot of interesting information pertaining to Peacock (along with the other MJ schools); but particularly to Peacock we found many interesting photos and articles. Peacock has a rich heritage of academic exexceptional training in the industrial arts/skilled trades and extraordinary physical education and extracurricular program. The dedication of the staff cannot be emphasized enough, they have contributed so much to the enrichment of the students through so many programs and extracurricular activities.

Back in 1968/69 the girls were required to wear dresses or skirts to school, usually with knee high socks and penny loafers (pretty cold in the winter). You were assigned to classes generally through a home room system based on the program you chose. The day consisted of about 8 to 10 classes, and there was no semester system, so you had the same classes the entire school year.

In addition to the school sports, there was a house system (Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Jupiter) so you could play intramural sports as well.

this new venture.

Going through the year books of 1970/71 you can see so very many businesses of the day that advertised in the yearbooks that are no longer: Dowie’s Stationary, Dash Leather Goods, 722 Café, Tommy Tinkers, Peter’s Camera Shop, Joyners Departmental Store, Kleins Paint, sectioned off alphabetically, we met other students taking all sorts of classes, and each timetable was unique. This performed. The musical that year was West Side Story.

The years passed quickly with so many school activities to be enjoyed.

Those years went by quickly, as by 1971/72 we

The following year of 1969/70, the girls could start wearing ‘dress pants’ which eventually wound up into jeans. The school had many dances back then, Freshie Dance, Turnabout Tangle, Tornado Dance, Mr. & Miss Peacock Dance, Sadie Hawkins Dance, often with live local bands of the day. This highlight of this year was the birth of a long history of the Musical Productions. In May 1970, Li’l Abner was presented, an outstanding success, which laid the groundwork for over 50 years of exception-

year. Mr. Feltham our Principal retired that year, he has spent 10 years as Principal, along with Mr. Eno as Vice Principal. This was also last year that we took the same classes all year long, as in the fall the Semester system was to commence. Another interesting fact that was found in April 1972, a proposal was started by the SGA and the Physical Education staff to study a request for the Board of Education. They wanted to propose for a new gymnasium (and campus). That proposal was presented late in 1972.

Fashions of those days included bell bottom pants, penny loafers, hot pants, desert boots, Adidas running shoes, alpaca sweaters. Popular music were tunes such as Harper Valley PTA, Get Back, Suspicious Minds, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.

They’re such good memories. planned reunion, please contact Carolyn Swanson at 693-8373 or Rob McBride at 693-6407; or contact peacock1972@sasktel.net; or join the facebook page Peacock 1972 – 50 Year Celebration.

Carolyn Swanson Peacock Class of 1972

Provincial Court Report:

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Saskatoon resident Daniel Ray Greyeyes was candid with from a gas station even though he had legally purchased other items. clean for two months,” Greyeyes said by phone on Jan. 5 in Moose Jaw provincial court.

Since the offence was less serious, Judge Daryl Rayner informed Greyeyes that he could go through alternative measures with the John Howard Society if he wanted.

This would take about four months to complete and ensure the Saskatonian did not receive a criminal conviction.

Instead, Greyeyes declined the offer and pleaded pay his penalty.

Police charged Greyeyes on Oct. 11, 2021, with one -

cussing the matter. The man legally purchased a knife at the counter, but security videos showed him pocketing the Parker added that Greyeyes has a criminal record, with the most recent charge from last year and the most recent offence for theft stretching back to 2012.

Regular docket court in Moose Jaw occurs from Monday to Thursday, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Davidson, Crown prosecutor Rob Parker said while dis-

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express Cannabis might be legal and cannabis edibles might be tasty, but consuming them and then driving will only land you in court, as one woman from the Village of Briercrest discovered.

Morgan Faith Maier appeared by phone in Moose Jaw provincial court on Jan. 5 to speak to her charges of driving impaired, refusing to provide a urine sample to police and failing to come to court. She offered to plead guilty to the second and third charges if the Crown dropped the In response, Crown prosecutor Rob Parker said he ing by drug since that was a less grave matter and would show she acknowledged her guilt.

“I expect the consequences for her would be less serious if she entered the plea to the impaired by drug than to the refusal,” he said. “If she had counsel, her counsel would probably be asking her to take the plea to the other charge.”

Judge Daryl Rayner asked Maier, 19, if she wanted to switch her guilty plea.

“Um, OK, yeah, I guess so,” she said, before saying that she wasn’t impaired at the time and would never edibles the day before.

This prompted the judge to say he couldn’t accept Maier’s plea since she argued that she wasn’t guilty. Rayner suggested she plead not guilty to the three charges and he would set a case management conference meeting for mid-January. This would see Maier, a judge and a Crown prosecutor attempt to reach an agreement.

After further indecisiveness — “Ms. Maier, I’m not going to negotiate with you in open court,” Judge Rayner said at one point — Maier agreed to plead guilty to impaired driving by drug and failing to come to court.

Maier’s charges occurred around 5 a.m. on April 24, 2021, after police conducted a vehicle check stop near a gas station on Athabasca Street East, Parker said while reading the facts. ing her driver’s licence and registration, was slurring her words, had problems keeping her eyes open and had glassy eyes, he continued.

Maier told police she had not consumed alcohol but briety test, which included walking a straight line and standing on one leg; she failed the tests. Police then gave her a drug test, which she also failed. They asked her to provide a urine sample, but she refused.

to court in May. As per Criminal Code regulations, she will lose her licence for one year and be prohibited from driving.

The Crown dropped the charge of refusing to provide a urine sample to police.

Judge Rayner accepted the recommendation and gave her until June 30 to pay. He also waived the victim

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New Year’s Eve history and traditions around the world

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com Celebrating the start of a new year is a tradition about as old as recorded history. Over 4000 years ago New Year’s Day was observed in Mesopotamia and Babylon (modern-day Iraq), which were said to be the birthplaces of civilization.

For most of human history, the new year began in either late March, with the spring equinox, or mid-September with the autumn equinox. An equinox occurs twice a year when the center of the visible sun appears to be directly above the equator.

The introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1582 established January 1 as the

Rosh Hashanah seder (feast) most commonly includes apples dipped in honey to usher in a sweet new year. It also traditionally includes round challah bread studded with raisins, dates, pomegranates, and black-eyed peas. Nothing tart or bitter should be part of the seder.

Hogmanay (Scottish New Year) Hogmanay is the last day of the old year and synonymous with New Year’s Eve. In Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, Hogmanay is a three- or four-day party that hundreds of thousands of people travel to attend. Events have unfortunately been cancelled this year for the second year in a row due to the spread with European/Christian heritages. January of the Omicron variant. is named for the Roman god Janus, god of Hogmanay is probably descended from transitions, doorways, and time. the all-out Viking parties celebrating the Other places around the world may folwinter solstice, which is now Christmas.

Christmas was banned in Scotland for hunlunar calendar is corrected every three years, dreds of years as a Protestant rejection of causing the start of the new year to vary be- Participants in Edinburgh’s annual torchlight night procession coming down The Catholicism, so Hogmanay became the festween Jan. 20 and Feb. 20. Chinese New Mound in the city centre (Getty Images) tival of choice.

Year will be on Feb. 1, 2022.

Here’s a short list of some things to do if of receiving wealth in the new year. Chinese New Year’s Chinese New Year celebrations Hogmanay is your style: cake (nian gao) is a sweet, sticky dessert prepared from Chinese New Year is usually called the Spring FestiClean your home and pay your debts – This custom val and is one of the most important holidays of the year. “higher year,” implying a year-over-year improvement in has the same traditional reasons as that of the Chinese In keeping with the ancient tradition of starting anew, one fortune.

Spring Festival. of the customs of the Spring Festival is to give the home a This year (2022), Chinese New Year falls on Februthorough cleaning before the start of festivities. Sweeping ary 1st. of your home in the new year will symbolize the rest of it, away the debris of the old year makes room for luck in Jewish New Year celebrations so make sure it’s a good friend or family member. the new year.

The Jewish New year is called Rosh Hashanah. It It can also be important to pay all debts, extending Giant torchlight processions through the streets are held in even to debts of gratitude. Sending gifts to associates and in September or October each year, and lasts two days. In many Scottish towns. family members clears any obligations stored up through 2022, Rosh Hashanah will be on Sep. 25-27.

Drink whiskey and eat black bun – Drink whiskey the year, allowing one to begin fresh. because… well, because it’s Scotland. Black bun is the Rosh Hashanah is the Day of Judgement when Jews There are several foods traditionally associated with should review their relationship with God and recall their major Hogmanay food. It’s a fruit cake in a layer of pastry, Chinese New Year. Springs rolls were made with fresh responsibilities as His chosen people. The shofar, a horn containing raisins, currants, almonds, citrus peel, allspice, spring vegetables, which everyone had missed through made from the horn of a ram, is blown many times to re- ginger, cinnamon and black pepper. the winter. Dumplings (jiaozi) are folded to resemble ear- mind Jews to turn to God. [The dash in place of ‘o’ prely forms of gold and silver currency and are eaten in hope vents the name from being defaced.]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Veteran’s postcard campaign aims to foster remembrance year-round Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express eran community, and I thought sharing stories would be a good way,” he said.

Unbloused is a military term where combat pants are unrestricted at the ankle, while it’s also an expression of freedom and non-conformity, Thomson explained. He chose that term so blog contributors could share their stories openly.

This would ensure that readers, fellow veterans and civilians better appreciated their experiences. work with serving and retired military personnel while ensuring those stories are not lost, as many have with the disappearance of Second World War and Korean vets.

“Because once they’re gone, if you don’t pass that story on, it’s lost forever,” he added.

Convincing modern soldiers to share their stories and see them as important is challenging because military life is unique and is not something civilians understand, Thomson said.

Retired veteran John Thomson has started a blog to share his thoughts about his experience in the military.

He is encouraging other veterans and active military personnel to share their stories through his blog to preserve them for the future. Photo courtesy unbloused.com tion, a retired soldier wants residents to make supporting ing postcards to active and retired personnel. for 20 years with the Royal Canadian Medical Services as a medical technician and a physician assistant. He deployed three times to Afghanistan and once to Sri Lanka with the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), while he also served as a paratrooper and submariner.

Thomson retired in February 2021 and, after moving to Moose Jaw, started a blog called “Unbloused” to share his stories and those of fellow veterans. In less than a year, the blog has acquired about 400 followers.

“I was looking for some way to contribute … to the vet-

added.

Veterans interested in sharing their stories can submit them via www.unbloused.com, by snail mail or over the phone.

Through the blog project, Thomson has started a fundraiser called Operation Postcard. The goal is for Canadians to engage with veterans and serving members by sending them handwritten thank you notes and asking them to share a story about their service. sticker, one set of instructions and one entry into a prize draw.

The kits are $40 each, and since Thomson has assembled 100 kits, the fundraiser could generate $4,000. All money raised will be split between CANPRAXIS — an equine-assisted Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association.

So far, the project has raised $250.

“The big thing is to increase the awareness of what life is like in the service … ,” said Thomson. “I think it’s getting harder for Canadians to connect with the military because part of our society as much as they were when that (older)

A sample of a postcard that residents are encouraged to send to veterans and military personnel to buoy their spirits and encourage them to share their stories. Photo courtesy unbloused.com generation was around in larger numbers.

“You see that in the decrease of poppies being worn.”

The idea for postcards arose when Thomson was in Afghanistan and regularly sent letters to his parents. He appreciated receiving letters — and still does — since they made his deployments more enjoyable.

“I think there’s value in having that tangible piece of paper that someone took the time to write and send, versus an email note because we get bombarded by (many) social media messages these days,” he said Thomson agreed that sending postcards would help the public remember veterans more than once a year. He thought that if more Canadians participated in organizations that helped veterans or supported veteran-owned businesses, Remembrance Day would have more meaning. “(Those actions are) an act of remembrance,” he added, “and it doesn’t have to be just one time a year.”

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1918-19 Spanish Flu Variants – 1918-19 Spanish Flu Had 3 Variants – COVID-19 Has 3 Variants Comparing 1918 Spanish Flu in Moose Jaw with COVID-19 Omicron Variant – Eerily Similar.

In March 2020, when the COVID-19 Flu Pandemic was immanent, I went to the Moose Jaw Public Library Archives and read as many 1918-19 Spanish Flu newsLibrary closed, but I had gathered lots of information.

Here I compare the 1918-19 Spanish Flu information with the progression of the three COVID-19 Variants.

The Second and most deadly Variant of Spanish Flu arrived in Moose Jaw, by train, at the end of September 1918. Newspapers tracked Spanish Flu infections in Canada along the Railway lines. Stories then Regina and then Moose Jaw. Through October 1918 the Second Variant of Spanish Flu killed Moose and Area residents at an alarming rate – often as high as 60 a day. Businesses, schools and churches were closed. People were told to wear masks. Schools, church halls and a hotel were commandeered as hospitals. Ross School, where I got my COVID-19 Booster Shot became a Spanish Flu hospital.

Spanish Flu killed by causing pneumonia. There was no treatment in 1918.

Patients who ‘turned blue’ (lack of oxygen – lung infection) were placed in palliative care to die – and did.

From the Newspapers I learned: 1 Beginning November 15, 1918, deaths from the Spanish Flu in Moose Jaw and District declined 2 People over age 40 had a lower death

By Richard Dowson rate than young people.

People over 40 survived the Russian Flu Pandemic of 1889-90 and had protecWhy and How Come?

The First Variant of Spanish Flu began tive antibodies. in October 1917 in Kansas when Avian Flu Discovery of Spanish Flu Variants infected humans. It spread to Europe over Genome sequencing by Evolutionary Biologists led to the discovery of the GeIn the Spring and summer of 1918 the netic Variants.

Second and deadliest Variant emerged. It killed millions.

1 Jeffery K, Taubenberger, “The Origin The Third Variant replaced the Second in Moose Jaw starting in November enza Virus”. Jeff is the chief of the Viral 1918. The Third Variant was weaker and Pathogenesis and Evolution Section at continued through the winter and into the the National Institutes of Health (NIH). summer of 1919.

2 Or the work of Sébastien CalvigThe 3rd Variant of Spanish Flu sounds nac-Spencer, an evolutionary biologist a lot like the COVID-19, Omicron Variant. at the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin Proof Third Variant Weaker in Moose who, “… found six human lungs that Jaw dated to the pandemic years of 1918 and 1919…” for his evaluation of the virus. feared that if crowds gathered to celebrate (SEE Tom Metcalfe) Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, (the Economic Implications of COVID-19 – and kill hundreds. In spite of Dr. Turnbull’s warning, hundreds gathered in downtown Moose Jaw to celebrate.

The predicted disaster never happened. The November 1918 Moose Jaw death rate declined. People still got sick and died, but at a slower rate. People’s immune system could withstand the weaker Third Variant of Spanish Flu. Emergency hospitals like Prince Arthur School closed.

Illnesses declined into the summer of 1919.

Spanish Flu never ended. It became weaker and people’s immune systems coped. As a Variant, it stayed around for Why Were Older Citizens Protected Against Spanish Flu?

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This is a guess, but the United States Federal Reserve will do everything in its low.

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Warriors, Moose Jaw community mourn passing of Bob Calvert Longtime supporter of local WHL franchise and countless community ventures passed away just before Christmas after long battle with cancer Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express For the better part of the last four decades

much as he could.

“Yeah, he loved it,” Jeff said of his

Bob Calvert during the winter months in Moose Jaw.

huge proponent of local, everything local. else to get something, he enjoyed buzz

goal or grandsons Atley and Rowan put was put the most miles on a car I’ve ever seen… he was always driving around vis

standing along the glass in the old Civic Centre, or in a seat in the northeast corner of Mosaic Place.

day basis.”

of the sport might have meant many a cold but chat with Bob about any of it, and you could tell it all meant the world to him.

And it showed. with the Moose Jaw Warriors and in the Sunshine State.

In more recent years, Bob has had an

plus year career as a leader with various media organizations, saw to it Bob’s leg acy is one that will not soon be forgotten.

Moose Jaw lost Robert ‘Bob’ Gerald Calvert on Wednesday, Dec. 22 after a

son Atley, 18 has been a member of the Warriors the past three seasons, while Rowan, 16, is a member of the AAA War

old.

Shortly after his family announced cial media offering condolences and ex pressing just how much Bob meant to the community.

“We’ve had a lot of messages and calls from people, and I haven’t gone on line a bunch to see but I hear there’s quite a bit and we really appreciate it,” said Jeff Calvert on Friday afternoon. “I’m happy that he meant that much to other people because he meant that much to all of us.”

League goal with the Moose Jaw Warriors. Photo courtesy the Calvert family Bob before his board days, and he was al ways very passionate about the club and about how the club presented itself in the community and what it stood for,” said Warriors president Chad Taylor. “So that at the end of the day, it competed and our that the bigger teams had, even though our budgets weren’t the same.”

And once a good idea came to the forefront, Bob wasn’t about to let it fall by the wayside.

“There was a good reason he had the

A member of the team’s board of di rectors for decades, Bob had a major hand in the growth of the franchise into the high

his point across, he was adamant. So he was a great board member in that regard.

Name a major venture the team has under

the chairman, he was tough on our board members, but the other day his heart was

had a hand in its development.

Bob Calvert joins grandsons Rowan and Atley,

said. “And then there was (Jeff’s daughter

for the club and it showed in everything he did for the team.”

That includes the development of

their shows and he’d go to all of those,

Moose Jaw. Bob spent countless hours fundraising for the project in addition to spending time on planning that would lead

he loved watching them and he was just as proud of them.”

One thing that’s for certain is Bob Calvert will be missed in Moose Jaw, both

“Bob was very instrumental going charge of the suites and how they were go And he was a huge contributor helping out on the fundraising side of the building and for the club on the club side… I mean, Bob was Bob, he was anywhere you needed him to be.”

Part of that stemmed from just how much Bob cared for Moose Jaw in gener business to be a part of the community as

in the industry that he loved and in the town that he loved.”

Taylor felt much the same way.

“Bob will be missed from an orga nization side but as a person as well,” he said. “We loved seeing the passion he had about the club and the community and he’s going to be missed.”

Bob Calvert -- pictured here with son Jeff Calvert and Todd Johnson, both former Moose Jaw Warriors Atley’s graduation from Vanier Collegiate. Photo The Calvert family gather for a recent photo. Photo courtesy -- was a constant supporter of the Warriors Alumni courtesy the Calvert family Golf Tournament. Photo courtesy the Calvert family the Calvert family

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Warriors looking to build on improved showing in second half of season 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 cam-

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

that’s exactly what they’ve accomplished.

The local squad holds a 16-14-3-1 reand 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 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 Warriors didn’t win or lose more than with getting over .500 throughout DecemDec. 28 with their 7-4 win over Edmonton at Mosaic Place. year saw a 4-3 overtime win at home over Red Deer and a 7-6 overtime loss to the Pats in Regina.

Ryder Korczak leads the team with 12 goals and 39 points in 34 games to sit 10th in WHL scoring, with Jagger Firkus

right behind at 20 goals and 38 points over WHL rookie scoring with 16 goals and 30 points in 30 games, while defenceman Denton Mateychuk sits fourth in league scoring at his position with seven goals and 30 points. He’s projected to go in the 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 26 games with a 3.22 goals-against-average and .906 save percentage. Back-up Jackson Unger has seen action in seven contests, including 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

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.”

The Warriors are currently one of several WHL teams in a pause due to COVID-19 protocols, with games on Jan. 3 (Winnipeg), Jan. 7 (Lethbridge) and Jan. 8 (Medicine Hat) all postponed until a later date. for Wednesday, Jan, 12 when they host the Calgary Hitmen.

Warriors given okay to return to play after clearing COVID-19 protocols Regina and Tri-City also removed from pandemic pause as clubs begin to recover from myriad outbreaks

The Moose Jaw Warriors will soon be back on the ice.

The Warriors received the all-clear from the Western Hockey League to resume team activities on Saturday after being removed from COVID-19 protocols, bringing an end to a play stoppage that days.

Joining the Warriors in returning to action are the Regina Pats and Tri-City Americans, who were also shut down earlier this week.

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The news wasn’t hawks and Kelowna Rockets are the only all good for the WHL, teams that remain in action. though, as the VanThe Warriors have seen four games couver Giants became postponed, including their Jan. 3 match-up the 16th team to pause in Winnipeg, Jan, 7 game in Lethbridge, activities since Christ- Jan. 8 contest in Medicine Hat and Jan. 12 mas, meaning one of game at home against Medicine Hat. only two games left The Warriors remind fans to hold all on the schedule for the purchased tickets for the Jan. 12 game, as weekend -- Portland they will be honoured on the rescheduled at Vancouver on Sun- date. day -- joined the long All four games scheduled for Tueslist of postponements. day, Jan. 11 were also postponed.

On Friday, the How WHL COVID-19 protocols work WHL announced that Training staff on WHL clubs monitor 15 clubs had paused players and hockey operations staff on a team activities as a re- daily basis for symptoms, and if found, insult of multiple play- dividuals take a rapid antigen test and imers and staff being added to the COVID-19 mediately isolate. A positive antigen test is protocol list, due to testing positive or ex- followed by a PCR test and the next steps. hibiting symptoms related to the coronaIf multiple antigen tests come back virus. positive, all team activities are paused imOf the league’s 22 teams, only the mediately. This is what happened with the Brandon Wheat Kings have escaped an Moose Jaw Warriors earlier this week, reoutbreak in the Eastern Conference so sulting in the team shutting down on Tuesfar. The Swift Current Broncos and Le- day morning. thbridge Hurricanes were both removed The entire team then takes a round of from COVID protocols on Friday, leaving PCR testing and isolate until results are received and reviewed by the WHL Chief active.

Over in the Western Conference, the situation is examined on a case-by-case Seattle Thunderbirds, Portland Winter- basis that includes travel, recent sched-

ule and potential exposures that have occurred.

Once testing has proven a team is out of danger from COVID-19, team activities can resume.

Good news other teams being cleared to return to action, the league also announced that more clubs will be coming off the protocol list in coming days.. And -- most importantly -- that the postponed games will be played, no matter what.

“The WHL and our member clubs remain fully committed to playing through the 68-game WHL regular season schedule and playoffs,” said WHL Commissioner Ron Robison. “As we work through the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our priority continues to be to deliver a world-class development experience for WHL players, and healthy manner. On behalf of the entire WHL, I wish to thank WHL fans and WHL corporate partners everywhere for their patience as we work to reschedule games in the coming weeks.”

For the latest information on the WHL, including rescheduled contests, be sure to visit www.whl.ca.

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Plans in place, but now waiting begins for wheelchair curling nationals in Moose Jaw Rising COVID-19 cases a concern for event at end of February, but all systems currently a- go for major event at Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Plans are in place, volunteers are ready to go and the draw is coming together for the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship in Moose Jaw at the end of February.

Now it’s just a question of if it’ll take place.

With COVID-19 cases rising all over Canada in recent weeks, organizers have been waiting with bated breath for news as to whether or not the tournament will be held from Feb. 21-26 at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre.

For now, though, no news is good news and it’s just a matter of wait and see.

“I’m a little nervous when I see the provincial bodies cancelling their Scottie playdowns, but we’ll wait until Curling Canada tells us it’s cancelled, if it gets cancelled,” said chairman and Team Saskatchewan member Moose Gibson. “We’ll deal with that then, but other than that it’s looking pretty good. I think we have everybody almost in place, the banquet is organized, our meet-and-greet is coming together. Now we’re all sort of waiting, is it a go or isn’t it to go?”

Moose Jaw was originally supposed to host the 2021 championships, but that event was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. Shortly after that announcement, Curling Canada asked if Curl Moose Jaw could host back-to-back years in 2022 and 2023, which the local group was more than happy to take on.

While wheelchair nationals don’t require hundreds of volunteers like the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, plenty of folks still signed on quickly to lend a hand during the busy week.

Darwin Bender (left) and Moose Gibson look on as Marie Wright throws a stone for Team Saskatchewan at the 2019 Curling Canada national wheelchair curling championship. Patrick Beauchemin “(Curl Moose Jaw president) Kevin deDelley sent out a mass email to the membership and people were stepping up right away, and throughout the year, people have been putting their names forward,” Gibson said. “It’s always nice to see that kind of support.”

It’s expected up to 14 teams will take part in the tournament, including a pair from defending champion Alberta as well as two each from medalists Manitoba and Ontario.

Saskatchewan will also have two teams as the host, and those rinks will the eight players hailing from the Friendly City.

That includes 2018 Paralympic bronze medalist Marie Wright and fellow perennial national title contenders Gil Dash, Darwin Bender and Gibson himself.

The second team will include Rod Pederson, Cheryl Pederson, Russell Whitsitt and Devon Nancarrow.

Whitsitt and Nancarrow have taken up the sport relatively recently and have made huge strides in Gibson’s eyes -- something that he feels could make Saskatchewan a contender for a pair of medals.

“Everybody’s curling throughout the week and everybody puts in the time,” Gibson said. “Like Devon, she came out here the end of last year before it got shut down, and Russ just took it up this year,

he’s super dedicated to trying to get better.

And same with Devon.

The whole idea was to try to promote the sport and to recruit new curlers out of Moose Jaw, the exposure will do wonders for the sport, and it’s great to see new people come out.”

One thing that’s for certain is it’ll take an impressive week of outstanding shooting to reach the playoff round. Especially with the quality of players who are at the highest echelon of the sport.

“The shooting ability of the curlers from across the country is amazing,” Gibson said with a tone of awe. “It’s unbelievable when you realize there are no sweepers and you have players who can put the rock on the button consistently. So we’ll all have to be at the top of our game to do well, and make a lot of shots.”

The event will feature two draws a a single draw. Tickets are $15 per day or $50 for the complete tournament, which will feature a total of 11 or 12 draws.

“So you could watch quite a bit of curling for that price and we’re hoping fans will come out and support it,” Gibson said.

“We’re hoping that this will be a big bang and a huge success so that people want to come back in 2023 and want to come back to Moose Jaw because they saw it’s a great facility and we put on a good show. And really that’s all we can ask for right now: the curlers enjoy themselves and we see some great games throughout the week.”

For the latest information on the 2022 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship, be sure to visit www.curling.ca.

Moose Jaw’s Barker wins Viterra Scotties provincial women’s curling championship Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre rink takes 7-5 victory over Regina’s Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

The third time was the charm for Penny Barker against Chelsea Carey.

And with a victory over the two-time former national Scotties winner on Sunday afternoon in Assiniboia, Barker is once again the Viterra Scotties provincial women’s curling champion.

Barker and her Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre rink of third Christie Gamble, second Jenna Enge and lead Danielle Sicinski took a 7-5 victory in the title game, after falling to Carey in both the Barker took control of the contest in the ends leading up to the mid-game break, as she scored a pair in the third and stole a 5-2 lead.

It marked one of the rare times in her battles with Carey that she held an edge on the scoreboard, and it was an up-and-down situation for the now two-time Viterra Scotties champion.

“It has its moments,” Barker said on the CurlSask.ca webcast after the win.

“Sometimes it can be a little harder because you’re going off those offensive and defensive plays, but whenever there was a choice, I made the call that I would go offensive and put more pressure on. I think we did a great job of that today.”

Carey used the hammer to pick up two the following frame, but the local foursome would regain the lead an end later when Barker executed a light tap-back on a Carey counter at the back of the four-foot to earn her deuce.

point lead.

Barker went into the 10th with less than two minutes left on the time clock, but with an end focussed on peeling and running Carey out of rocks, it wasn’t an issue.

“We’ve been there before, it’s just ‘be ready in the hack and know what you’re going to throw’, and it worked out great,” Barker said.

Gamble made a runback takeout with mality, and after Carey drew the eight-foot

Penny Barker and her Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre rink of third Christie Gamble, second Jenna Enge, lead Danielle Sicinski and coach Mark Lang with the Viterra Scotties trophy.

Barker kept the pressure on in the fourth end and forced Carey to attempt a double take-out on a pair of rocks in the four-foot, but Carey would only get one, giving Barker the steal and a 4-2 lead.

An excellent double by third Jolene Campbell set up Carey for three in the ton changed the tone of the frame. Carey counter, leading Barker to guard at the top of the 12-foot. Carey then tried an angle-raise take-out but would miss, giving Barker the steal and a 5-2 lead heading into Carey had a draw to the four-foot with backing for one in the sixth and would make no mistake, pulling back within two.

since the third end in the seventh, Barker ended up facing four Carey counters with out, but would only get two, giving Carey the steal of one to get back within a single point 5-4.

Things looked a lot better on Barker’s last shot in the eighth end, as she already sat one at the top of the four foot and would draw down to backing for her deuce, taking a 7-4 edge with two frames remaining.

Barker set things up nicely heading forcing her to draw to the four-foot with backing to pick up a single point. Carey would make the shot sending the Moose

a simple hit-and-stick to secure the 7-5 win and the Scotties title.

The Viterra Scotties championship is the second for Barker, after also winning in 2017 alongside third Deanna Doig, second Lorraine Schneider and Sicinski.

Barker will now represent Saskatchewan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national championship in Thunder Bay from Jan 28 through Feb. 6.

Moose Jaw’s Amber Holland and her Kronau rink of third Kim Schneider, second Karlee Korchinski and lead Deb Lozinski also reached the playoff round after qualifying through the C-side, defeating Robyn Silvernagle in the Page Playoff 3-4 game before falling 4-3 to Barker in a

Ashley Howard and her Saskatoon foursome also had a Moose Jaw connec-

ing 7-6 to Silvernagle.

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Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Warriors have picked up right where they left off in Saskatchewan Male AAA Hockey League action.

The Warriors took to the ice for their day night in Regina against the Pat Canadians, scoring twice in each of the second and third periods to take a 4-2 victory. katoon Blazers and four points up on the As well as things turned out, it wasn’t Casey Brown and WHL Warriors prospect

The Warriors responded in the second period, though, with Daxin Peterson doing the honours twice -- pulling the Warriors

he picked up his 12th win in 19 starts.

The Warriors were to return to the ice the last-place Tisdale Trojans and Sunday

Rowan Calvert then gave the Warto play in the third and added an insurance -

the Battlefords Stars and Saskatoon Blazers taking the ice on Sunday.

Moose Jaw will now have a week off

The Warriors turned in a solid defensive showing, holding Regina to only 19 Mosaic Place.

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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 on cial documentation for Covid-19 double vaccination. Masks are mandatory when not eating. Cancelled January 19 Luncheon/meeting due to Covid concerns. Next Luncheon dates are March 16 and May 18, 2022 Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

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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: 306-6944223 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.

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.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities Monday: 9:30 Pickle Ball – 1:00 ShufMonday @ 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 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 up(306) 631-4357 or email seniorswithouthwalls2021@gmail.com.

The Saskatchewan chapter of Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW) has undertaken a unique project to bring 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! we explore the WDM collection with 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 on-

CORRECTION: Our apologies to Aaron Ruston for the misspelling of his last name in our Year in Review; January 5, 2022 Issue Page 16.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO

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Re: New Year’s Bliss For whomever reads this, I hope it stops any negative thoughts that run through our minds.

1. Wake up and before your feet hit the ground, count your blessings 2. Call up, txt, message a friend, family, Coworker, dang even your Boss And say “Have a great day!”

It’s so important for us Moose Javians to go the extra mile in 2022 with our

words and heart.

Thank you all Moose Jaw folks for making our City special!

Also, a big thank you to Ken at Giant Tiger for helping me out at Christmas time. Managers like that are really awesome!

Sincerely Suzanne Walton

Re: City of Moose Jaw Saturday Bus Service Discontinued

subsidize them?

What about the Police Service? Or the Fire Service?

They are there when they are needed and we subsidize them so that they are there when we do need them; none-the-less for the bus service. It is there for the people who need it – when they need it. To discontinue the service on Saturdays is irresponsible of City Council.

Perhaps to save money, maybe we should close down Mosaic Place and the Yara Centre one day a week. We could save on salaries, etc. and our subsidy would be that much less. What do you think?

Simone Deyotte

submitted by Shirley Dally.

I 100% agree with her on the need to reinstate the Saturday bus service.

Note the word ‘service’. It is indeed a service that is provided to the people of Moose Jaw – however many people use it. The number is not important – the service is.

As citizens, we subsidize many services which do not pay for themselves or Question…does Mosaic Place or the Yara Centre pay for themselves? Do we

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Participants aged 50-plus took part in a wide range of activities, ranging from ing to a host of card games and even line dancing. The art and woodworking rooms were also up for checking out -- all for the cost of $2 per activity.

The week wrapped up with a special Chinese food supper, as well as a host of special prize draws, including a one-night stay in the Grant Hotel honeymoon suite.

“These are all our regular activities that are happening and this is just something where we waived all memberships,” said Tanya Legare with Moose Jaw District Seniors. “Usually if you get the membership you get a discount on the activities and stuff like that,” Timothy Eaton Gardens traditionally hosts a regular schedule of activities on a daily basis. For a $40 basic annual membership, participants have access to

struction and tips to get the most enjoyment out of the events.

Legare said there was quite a bit of interest in the open house, with a steady

Eaton Gardens discounts on activities and meals in the cafeteria. A $60 enhanced membership includes the basement level, which includes the walking track, gym equipment and the

facilities.

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days. And with so much to do, folks liked what they saw.

“It’s been cold and there’s a lot of people worried about that new variant but for the most part we’ve had quite a few people out,” Legare said. “We’ve probably had 30-plus new memberships signed up, so we’re pretty happy about that.”

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“This gives us a chance to see what’s going to work or if we need to bring something different in to kind of spice it up for our members,” Legare said. “Whatever we can do to make it a lot of fun for everyone.”

For more information on the activities offered by Moose Jaw and District Seniors and to sign on, call Tanya at (306) 6944223 or e-mail mjsenior@shaw.ca.

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Obituaries / Memorials BELL, ANN The death of Ann Bell occurred peacefully at Providence Place on January 1, 2022. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday January 15, 2022, at 11:00AM at W. J. Jones Chapel, 474 Hochelaga St W, Moose Jaw. Della Ann was born November 26, 1933, at Kayville, SK to Gus and Flora (Donison) Banilevic. At age 18, Ann moved to Regina to work and lived with her aunt, Mary Krenz. While in Regina she met her future husband Robert (Bob) Bell, and they were married in Moose Jaw on July 3, 1953.

Ann and Bob had two sons: Perry (1960) and Todd (1962).

Over the years Ann worked at a variety of places, including Eaton’s, Safeway, and Econo-Mart.

In 1969 the family purchased a cabin at Buffalo Pound Lake, and this became their summer haven. Many happy days were spent at the lake with the boys and later the grandchildren and their friends. After Bob’s death in 1989, Ann continued to spend her summers at the lake until about four years ago- all the while maintaining her Grandview St residence, as well. She loved the outdoors; nature and the birds, and all the Ann was an active mom and grandma and never missed any of her boys’ or grandchildren’s events or activities.

She was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church and was very active in church programs including trips to South America to build orphanages.

As an avid hockey fan, Ann had season tickets to the Moose Jaw Canucks and later Warrior’s games. She regularly attended with her neighbor and good friend, Rose Mary.

Ann was predeceased by her husband Bob (1989) and her great grandson Reeve (2021); her parents; brothers, Steve and Andy Banilevic; sister Doreen Cazes; brothers-in-law Alfred Huber and Clair Cazes. She is survived by her son: Perry (Kerri) and their children Falon (Clint Briggs) & Deegan and Daxton; Adam and his daughter Keirstin; son Todd and his children Kristin (Eric Berg) and Kaia and Aubrie, and Brayden (Amalie). Also surviving are brother Wes (Joyce) Banilevic; sister Ruby Huber; sisters-in-law Marion Banilevic and Gladys Banilevic and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins including a special niece, Adele Payne.

Should friends or family desire, memorial donations in Ann’s name may be made to charity of one’s choice.

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STEWART, DIANE INGRID ALICIA Diane passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Garry; grandson Joshua; parents Harry and Helen Dixon; and brother Barry.

Diane is survived by her children, Shawn (Patricia) Stewart of Ottawa, ON, Erin (Dan) Reid of Thunder Bay, ON, Jill Stewart (Mitchell Haskins) of St. Andrews, N.B, and Brad (Sandra) Stewart of Moose Jaw, SK; grandchildren, Mark, Ryan, Ashley, Kerri, Jen (Matt) Mitchell, Sarah (Adam) Blando, Adam, Aaron, Sarah (Johannes) Odendaal and Jesse (Jaymin); great-grandchildren, Tucker, Miller, Adley, Noah, Marius, Iliana, Willow, Eliwynn and Saveta; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A family celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Interment in the RCMP Columbarium. She was a proud civilian member of the RCMP community. She enjoyed her work with the RCMP and the Regina City Police. Diane’s family meant the world to her. She loved spending time with animals especially dogs.

Diane will be missed and forever loved. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www. speersfuneralchapel.com.

The Clock of Life is wound but once And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stop At late or early hour To lose one’s wealth is sad indeed To lose one’s health is more To lose one’s soul is such a loss As no man can restore The present only is our own Live, love, toil with a will Place no faith in tomorrow For the clock may then be still. ~Robert H. Smith~ FULLER, DOROTHY FERN January 26, 1922 ~ January 1, 2022 Born in Swift Current, and raised on a farm near Woodrow, and later at 1169 Grafton Avenue in Moose Jaw, Dorothy Fern Fuller (nee Becker) born January 26, 1922, passed peacefully into the presence of her waiting Jesus in the morning hours of January 1, 2022 at the age of 99 years. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Charles Jason; her father and mother Reinhold and Erma Becker; brothers: Kleon, Russell, Lowell, and Elwood (and wife Muriel); sister Mildred (and husband Bill); nephew David; and grand niece Jocelyn.

Dorothy is survived by son Robert Charles (wife Kathy Lynn); grandchildren Jonathan and Kallista; brother Morley (wife Pat); sisters-in-law Jean and Fern; and several nieces and nephews and their children.

Internment shall be private to the immediate family, where Charles and Dorothy will be laid to rest together.

A Celebration will be held with the date and time yet to be decided and announcements will be made at a later date. Flowers are gratefully declined. Based on the exceptional physical and spiritual care provided, and as determined based on individual desire, donations in Dorothy’s name may be made either to Father Lacombe Care Centre at 270 Providence Blvd SE, Calgary AB T2X 0V6, or Lutheran Church of the Cross at 10620 Elbow Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2W 1G4. To express condolences and share memories, please visit: www. mountainviewmemorial.ca.

GIFCO, ALLAN Allan Gifco, a much-loved resident at Citizens All, who will be remembered for his boundless energy, great sense of humour, and curious spirit, passed away on Monday, December 27th, 2021 at his home in Moose Jaw, SK. He was 75.

If you knew Allan, you knew he was always on the go, and you just had to keep up. He was a sharp dresser, and loved putting on new clothes — even if they were just ‘borrowed’ for the day. Whenever he got a new shirt as a present (always a hit!), he would immediately try it on, making sure to ‘tuck it in’ just right. Whether at home or at family dinners, Allan had a sweet tooth, although he really enjoyed most food, and would never say no to seconds. He loved numbers, and particularly loved listening to music of all kinds, whether it was ‘Old Satchmo’ (Louis Armstrong) on the radio, or whoever he could get to sing “Texan Texan Star” to him (with actions, please!).

Allan Lynn Gifco was born on September 13th, 1946 in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. His dad, Tom Gifco, was a schoolteacher, and mom, Alice (Hale) Gifco, was a nurse. Allan, the eldest of three, was followed by sister, Karen, and brother, Leslie. In 1959, when Allan was thirteen, the family moved to Moose Jaw, where he attended the John Chisholm School. Allan joined Citizens All on October 1st, 1975, when he moved into the Gordon Road residence. On December 1st, 1991, he moved to the Athabasca Street residence, where he stayed and has lived for the past 30 years.

Allan was lucky enough to have two families: the one he grew up with, and the one he found at Citizens All. He is survived by his sister, Karen (Glenn) Hagel; brother, Les Gifco; nieces, Kristin (Lawrence) Ator and Meredith Hagel; nephew, Christian Gifco; and an extended circle of family and friends.

A Celebration of Allan’s Life will be held on Friday, January 14th, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral family is requesting that only those who are fully vaccinated attend and masks are mandatory. For those unable to attend, you are invited to view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome. com/webcast/. Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Allan’s name may be made to Citizen’s All, 410 Hochelaga St E, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0P3. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.

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Obituaries / Memorials AMBROSE, FLORENCE CATHERINE November 13th, 1930 – January 5th, 2022 Florence Catherine Ambrose was born in Brownlee, SK on November 13th, 1930 and passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2022 at the age of 91 years.

She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Gordon Ambrose in 2013; parents, James and Hazel Walker; brothers: Cecil Walker, Clarence Walker, Gerald Walker, and David Walker; sister, Joyce Herbach; grandson, Robert Ambrose; daughter-in-law, Yvonne Ambrose; parents-in-law, Edmund and Pauline Ambrose; brothers and sisters-in-law: Jack and Dorothy Ambrose, Barry Ambrose, and Beatrice Ambrose; and her stillborn infant son. Florence is survived by her children: Barbara Galger (Ken), Gord Ambrose Jr., Debra Bohlken (Jeffrey), Jim Ambrose (Lois), and Dan Ambrose. Florence had 11 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Florence is also survived by her sister, Irene Martin; brother, Ron Walker (Gail); brother-inlaw, Len Herbach; and her late husband’s siblings: Bill Ambrose, Bob Ambrose (Rose), Pauline Fraser (Glen Brooks), Marlyn Antil, Ken Ambrose, and Betty-Jean Kerwin (Larry); sister-in-law, Kathy Ambrose; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital and to Supervisor Katherine Brisbin and her staff in the Medicine Unit.

Special thanks to Helen and Marilyn for being such dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held in late April at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Details will follow.

SEEVERS, DENNIS Dennis George Seevers passed away suddenly on December 28th 2021.

Dennis was born in Moose Jaw on September 3rd, 1948 and raised on the family farm in Cardross. He was the oldest child of George and Bertha Seevers and brother to Eunice, Alice and Alvin.

Dennis was a farmer from the get-go and quit school at a young age to help his father with the chores. He worked hard and was taught that helping neighbors was a crucial part of farm life.

Dennis’s best friends were his neighbors. He would drop whatever he was doing to give them a hand. He was a community man. He was one of the founders of the Oro Lake Kinsmen Club and served as Secretary, Treasurer and President and became a chartered member. He was a school bus driver and joined in many community efforts. He was also a member of the Eagles Club Local 3395 Moose Jaw. Dennis is predeceased by his father 1994, mother 2014, brother Alvin 2016, nephew Lonny Boisclair 1992, brother in law Art Boisclair 2014 and great great niece Emma 2014. He will be sadly missed by his wife Colleen and her children Kim, grandson Jaden, Arlen (Sarah), grandchildren Jane, Elliot, Joel, and Kate, Evan (Jayne); his sisters Eunice Boisclair, Alice Grand (Ron) of Moose Jaw, Aunt Ruth and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also left to mourn are the many many friends he made over the years. A memorial service will be held at the Eagles Club, 561 Home St. W. Moose Jaw on Jan. 15th 2022 @ 2pm. The interment will be held in Crane Valley at

FRANK, PEARLIE ANNA (nee Flaata) August 21, 1928 – December 15, 2021 Passed away peacefully with loved ones present Wednesday, December 15, in Oshawa at the age of 93.

Predeceased by her husband Walter, father Sten, mother Christine (Bakken) and sister Gustie. Devoted mother of Allan (Cynthia), Steven (Susan-Jane), beloved grandmother of Madelaine. Remembered fondly by Saskatchewan family especially cousin Joyce Bristow of Moose Jaw, who was like a sister to her and Gustie.

A prairie girl at heart, Pearlie Anna was raised in a Norwegian farming family near Kincaid. Born on the cusp of the Great Depression, she lived as idyllic of a childhood as would be possible through the ‘Dirty Thirties’. She even learned how to play the accordion from her Dad. As employment options in Kincaid decided to follow Gustie, who had joined the RCAF, Bell Telephone becoming an operator and eventually a supervisor. Around this time she was introduced to a young cattle dealer named Walter Frank. He would

to the Eagles Club, 561 Home St. W. S6H 4X9. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the Assiniboia EMS and the Yellowgrass RCMP. We would also like to thank his special friends who were always there for Dennis. In living memory of Dennis, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www. jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Dayna ChamberlainFuneral Director

dedication to Walter marrying in 1955 with family life in Bowmanville beginning in 1956 with the arrival of Allan and then Steven in 1961. Pearl was the undeniable source of Walter’s ability to forge on despite his handicap when he decided to reinvent himself selling real estate. Pearl was certainly Walter’s foundation to build W. Frank Real Estate into one of the largest independent real estate companies in Ontario.

She got the opportunity to travel to Mexico, Hawaii, and Europe including Norway where she was able to visit many of her relatives. Creative and stylish, Pearl’s warmth and generosity were well known but she could also be stubborn and tenacious, qualities that helped her persevere – there must have been some Viking still in her Scandinavian blood. From simple beginnings as Pearlie Anna Flaata she would leave an indelible mark on all lucky enough to have met her.

A online celebration of Pearlie’s life will take place on an appropriate date in 2022. More information is available at www.northcuttelliott.com

be made to the Terry Fox Foundation, 16A - 6120 2 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2L8. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-6934550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

W.J. Jones & Son Funeral Services

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Royal Canadian Air Force – 407 Demon Squadron, WW 2 – Eighty Years Ago

By Richard Dowson, Moose Jaw “In command of their Squadron is tage La Prairie, Manitoba.

Wing Commander H. M. Styles of the Royal Air Force and several Saskatchewan men are listed in the personnel. Mention is made in a dispatch from the Director of many offensives by one crew, made up of Sergeant Pilot R. G. Mullen of Canora,

Articles like the following were meant to create the impression of HOPE. (407 Squadron RCAF is still Operational as a Long Range Patrol Squadron,19 Wing, Comox.)

From the Moose Jaw Times Herald, Tuesday, December 2, 1941

January 22, 1941.

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Portage la Prairie (KIA January 22, 1942), and Air Gunner Sergeant R. D. Banter of Rosetown, Saskatchewan.

“They attacked a 2,000-ton German merchant vessel and a large burst indicated a direct hit. A few days later they attacked the leading vessel of eight ships, and the red glow on the sea that they saw as they

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“Other Saskatchewan men named as members of the air personnel of the squadfort, and Sergeant Pilot D. H. Brown of Macklin.

“Saskatchewan men in the ground crew include one Moose Jaw airman, AC2

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San; AC2 J. A. Stewart, Daysville and AC2 G. B. Wilkes, Avonhurst.”

Footnotes to History Censorship excluded the number and name of the squadron in the original article. In December 1941, four-man crews

Moose Jaw Man with Important R.C.A.F Squadron “The Scourge of Nazi Shipping” is the designation given by the British press to a Coastal Patrol and carried either bombs or Royal Canadian Air Force General Recon- four depth charges. naissance Operational Squadron.

The men whose name appeared in this “The squadron has certainly earned article, all survived the War except Pilot the high reputation it enjoys for on nearly every night its great Hudson machines are sweeping enemy seas, bombing and machine-gunning German convoys as they seek to shop along German, Dutch and Danish coasts under cover of darkness.

“The squadron’s reputation too, has been earned in a very short time. It has only been in operations for a matter of weeks, and in that short time, more than a dozen Ger- RCAF 407 Demon Squadron – Hudson Crew at the man ships have been hit.

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In 2018, Trodd, Rimmer, and Cochrane were recognized at the city’s Heritage Awards for their work on the city’s clock towers. With their determination and expertise, the CPR clock tower’s north face will be up and running again in no time at all.

Historic CPR clock tower mechanism to be up and running again soon

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

CPR clock being repaired for Moose Jaw’s 100th anniversary, Photo courtesy of John Trodd and Murray Rimmer John Trodd, who led the team who restored the clock to functionality in the early 2000s, told MooseJawToday.com that he will not allow the mechanism to stall for long.

The problem, Trodd said, is a bushing on the north face of the clock where the hour hand rotates around the minute hand. The bushing is allowing dirt in, and the accumuthe north face.

disconnected it and he already has a plan to bring it back to life.

The team, consisting of Trodd, Murray Rimmer and Brandon Cochrane, have worked on other clocks around the city, such as the one at City Hall. They work with city councillor Crystal Froese, who sits on the city’s heritage advisory committee, to make sure each project respects and preserves its individual heritage and history.

Trodd said they never want to just throw things back together however they can.

“Whatever we do, it’s got to be done right.”

For that reason, replacing the faulty bushing on the north face is not an option.

The operation will need a crane to take the clock face down. Once it’s down, it will be brought to Western Machine and Welding.

Their goal will be to re-manufacture the face so that it is more sealed against future dirt.

An intermediate problem, however, is glued the clock face on when I took them down, because I thought ‘I don’t ever want to have to deal with this for the rest of my life,’ right?” Trodd said. Chuckling, he con-

bust that glue.”

The plan is to collaborate on that front with Cruisers Auto Body. The problem is not dissimilar to removing a windshield and gluing the replacement in place. This time, Cruisers will supply the glue, and the solvent that removes that glue will be ready – just CPR clock tower mechanism, Photo in case. courtesy of John Trodd and Murray So it will just be a matter of time beRimmer fore the clock will be up and running again, thanks to the dedication of this team.

“It took us a few months,” nearly 20 years ago. “We had to actually take the whole entire clock right out, and we brought it to a farm and rebuilt it there.”

The work required a crane for the removal and the replacement. At that time, they also took down all the faces.

“We looked at them at the time and thought, ‘these should last another 100 years,’” Trodd laughed. “Well, they didn’t.”

But the team is still together, and is not giving up.

Once someone noticed the CPR clock tower mechanism close-up, Photo courtesy north face had stopped, Trodd of John Trodd and Murray Rimmer