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Dog Club donates $500 to Animal Sanctuary By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Dog Club holds fundraisers annually to donate to a charitable organization of their choice and on Weds, Feb 23rd, they made a donation of $500 to the Free to Be Me Animal Sanctuary. Last year, the charity of choice was Riverside Mission. The Dog Club has about 30 members, and about 50 students that come to classes with their dogs. They teach obedience, conformation, and agility. “We do several fundraisers,” said Allison Rain, treasurer of the Moose Jaw Dog Club (MJDC). “But once a year, we designate a fundraiser to a charitable organization. This year we chose Free to be Me.” MJDC secretary Shelley Solie and Rain said the MJDC is very happy to be able to donate to the animal sanctuary and to know that the $500

Winter cold is always a challenge. This year has been tough, Shropshire said sadly. They had to make sure all the animals had proper bedding. More vulnerable animals had to be brought indoors, and that’s meant buying more feed. “We’re going to put this money toward some hay,” Shropshire said. “Feed was really scarce last year, I’m down to my last bale of straw. Because it’s been so cold, I’ve had to use everything I have.” As soon as it warms up enough, Shropshire hopes to start offering tours again. She has many animals who enjoy human company. One small rooster named Gunther came over to be picked up, and cuddled close to her with obvious affection. Volunteers have a cherished place at Free to be Me. Shropshire is extremely glad for the help, although she notes that the work isn’t glamorous. in need. Cutting up vegetables, Louanne Shropshire, mucking out stalls, giving the owner and operator of the Free extra care that aging and handito be Me farm-animal sanctucapped animals need, changing ary, said that 100 per cent of bedding, and more are what donations go to caring for her you can expect as a volunteer. animals. If you’re interested in vol(l-r) Shelley Solie, secretary of the Moose Jaw Dog Club (MJDC); “It’s amazing, I’m so Louanne Shropshire, owner/operator of Free to be Me Animal Sanc- unteering at the sanctuary, call grateful to the Dog Club,” she tuary; Allison Rain, treasurer of the MJDC (photo by Gordon Edgar) Louanne Shropshire at 306said. 684-2231 Shropshire has been resThe Moose Jaw Dog Club cuing unwanted farm animals for about 17 years. She began offer- has an upcoming show at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company from ing tours to the public about eight or nine years ago. People in the area will call her to see if she can take in animals they’ve become Spectators are welcome. More information is available by aware of. She said she gets many calls from the Humane Society. emailing moosejawdogclub@gmail.com. “A lot of them are just not wanted anymore,” Shropshire said. “Agility is like an individual sport, you’re actually competing “We have a lot of handicapped animals. We’ve got a cow that has with yourself, right?” Solie explained. “You complete a clean run no eyes – we have a lot of blind animals. We’re working with a pig within a time limit, and you move up divisions as you get more named Mikey right now, who isn’t able to walk anymore. We’re not qualifying runs.” sure what the outcome will be with him yet.” “Any dog can do agility, and it’s all about getting titles,” Rain The sanctuary has about 75 animals. They give a home to every joked. “No, it’s really about having fun, it’s all about having fun, type of creature, from cows, horses, and pigs to emus, ostriches, and and bonding, and your companionship with your best friend.” alpacas.

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Big Country Toastmasters celebrate 60 years with special online event

Over a dozen current and former members of local club take part in Zoom meeting featuring former International director Ken Tanner as special guest speaker Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express For the past 60 years, Moose Jaw’s Big Country Toastmasters have been doing their part to help people with self-esteem and to empower individuals with communication and leadership skills. Ever since launching their charter back on Feb. 1, 1962 with K.H. Stephenweekly meetings and regular speaking competitions have seen folks develop and improve their abilities to the point many have used them to advance their real-life careers -- and in some cases even successfully jump into politics. On Saturday night, it was time to celebrate. More than a dozen current and former members of the Big Country Toastmasters gathered on Zoom for an evening of fun and memories that included a special presentation from former club president Ken Tanner. A three-time Distinguished Toastmaster, Tanner not only led the local club from late 1977 through 1978, he served as a District 42 director from 1984 to 1985 and had the rare distinction of serving on the Toastmasters International board of directors from 1986 to 1988. And it all started when some guys from his SIAST Campus workplace brought him out to a meeting one night back in 1975. “My boss and our department manager were members of the club and invited me out and I just can’t imagine what my world would have been like had it not been for the foundations I learned in this club,” said Tanner, who is still active in Toastmasters with the Wild Rose club in Edmonton. “This anniversary tonight allows me

the science executives why they selected me for some of these certain initiatives,” he said. “And I was told it was because ‘we knew you’d be able to speak up and keep the initiative on track.’ “That, to me was really telling about the importance of what we do in our clubs here, and the impact it can have on our professional future and our community service.” Even when Tanner later moved on to ship and speaking skills continue to serve him well, to the point he’s an instructor for

Distinguished Toastmaster Ken Tanner raises a toast after his presentation during the Big Country Toastmasters 60th anniversary event on Saturday night. to look back, way back to my starting days in the club. Looking back, I wonder how many of us ever joined Toastmasters with high expectations or lofty goals? If you do, I applaud you. But that wasn’t how I started.” Tanner was just happy to observe, lisings with the club, but it wasn’t long until a humorous speech contest. He was able to work with Toastmasters veterans like former Moose Jaw mayor and Saskatchewan MLA Glenn Hagel, improve his technique, and it wasn’t long before he moved up the ranks. It all led to the 1978 Toastmasters International convention in Vancouver,

the Moose Jaw crew were back home, he was hooked. While Tanner was moving up through the Toastmasters ranks, people were also taking notice in his professional career. And when an instructor position at SIAST -- now Sask Polytech -- opened on four days’ notice, he ended moving successfully into the role in part because of his work with Big Country. “Thankfully I didn’t have to worry about the speaking or presentation skills I needed in the classroom. I just had to do a crash course on the curriculum and jump right in,” Tanner said. As his educational career advanced, Tanner found himself leading many a conference and symposium, with the afore-

“So perhaps you can tell from the stories, why I’ve been active in Toastmasters over the years,” Tanner said. “It feels truly vital for me, and clearly has made a world of difference in my life.” The evening continued with a scavenger hunt put together by event host Laurel Wingert, featuring all sorts of Toastmasters memorabilia. From bookmarks to gavel pencils to awards and plaques, participants showed off their many ducats won and awarded over the years. Things wrapped up with a special trivia contest through the Kahoot app, with Big Country member Dan Lonechild taking top spot out of the 22 questions that touched on everything from the earliest club presidents to bits of Moose Jaw lore and history. For more information on Big Country Toastmasters and a deeper look into the club and what one can achieve, be sure to visit their website at www.bigcountry. toastmastersclubs.org.

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RCMP locate missing seven-year-old girl in B.C. after three-month search After nearly three months of searching, the RCMP has located missing seven-year-old Sarah Jackson and her father, Michael Gordon Jackson — more than 1,300 kilometres away from Regina in Vernon, British Columbia. In partnership with the Regina RCMP General Investigation Section, Vernon parked outside a business in Vernon, B.C. at noon on Feb. 24, the RCMP explained. Police arrested Jackson without incident and placed him in custody; he will return to Saskatchewan soon for court pro-

and those) that shared these videos and kept the conversation about her daughter going.” The Saskatchewan mother has asked for privacy right now since she wants time to reunite with Sarah. The RCMP thanked the many police agencies in different provinces who assisted in the investigation since November 2021. The RCMP noted that it received numerous tips and bits of information from multiple provinces about this case. 15 reached over 440,000 people and was

young girl safe and reunited her with her mother, Mariecar, later that day. “Mariecar has been waiting for this day — and that phone call from our investigators — since last year. She would like to thank everyone who played a role in helping to locate her daughter,” the RCMP said. “This includes every single person who took a moment to listen to her pleas released (within the past couple of weeks

after posting the second video (recently), the video was shared 177 times and reached over 4,500 people,” the organization said. The RCMP added that it could not retion is still ongoing.

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By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

An artwork from Susan Shantz’ “Con-

Moose Javians can stop by the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) to have their photos taken as part of a community art project inspired by MJMAG’s latest The “We Are The Lake” community art project will raise awareness of the source

of Moose Jaw’s water. MJMAG director and curator Jennifer McRorie said that the convenience of simply opening the tap can cause us to become casual about where our water comes from. The water supply in Moose Jaw comes primarily from Buffalo Pound Lake. An enormous amount of infrastructure goes ter for use in the city. In an era of change that forces us to closely consider the climate and environment we depend on, this project encourages nection to water. Human beings are made up of a collection of cells (to put it simply). Depending on where in the body you choose to look, the content of those cells can be up to 85 per cent water. The average person’s water content is roughly 70 per cent. One way of considering that fact is reMcRorie said, about 70 per cent of you comes from Buffalo Pound Lake.

University of Saskatchewan researching drinking water supplies. Those interested in learning more about water researcher Dr. Graham Strickert. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 3 on the MJMAG Facebook page or website. Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant is currently undergoing a major upgrade worth $252.8 million. The plant is owned jointly by the municipalities of Regina and Moose Jaw. McRorie said that the museum would be setting up a green screen and hiring a photographer for “We Are The Lake” within the near future. “We’re going to be encouraging people to come down and get their photo taken while holding a sign that says ‘I am the lake,’” she explained. Once the photo has been taken in front of the green screen, it will be digitally edited to look as though the person is standing in front of Buffalo Pound Lake.

on display at MJMAG, is a bringing togethspent several years with a team from the

Saskatoon. “We are the River” encouraged residents of Saskatoon to consider their relationship with the South Saskatchewan

Facebook River. McRorie said they’re still working out the details. However, the museum planned to have the green screen set up by the end of Friday, Feb. 25. Moose Jaw residents interested in participating can potentially come out to get their pictures taken as of Saturday, February 26th. The resulting images will be displayed in a virtual exhibit on the MJMAG website, on the museum’s Instagram page, and on a digital billboard in Moose Jaw.

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com She said the artists are all serious, professional artists from Saskatchewan. “They live all over the province,” she said, “they’re from Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, Outlook, and Val Marie.” The gallery has become an associate member of the Saskatchewan Professional Art Galleries Association (SaskGalleries).

of materials, carriers, and fuel. Marchand said the feedback from buyers so far has been unanimously positive. The latest exhibition is curated to path in a meadow, a view into space, and views into pure colour. “My intent with ‘Wintering’ was to

provide a viewing experience to kind of counter both the physical cold and the (social) noisiness of this particular winter,” Marchand explained. “The responses have been that people experience a sense of peace when they walk through the exhibition.” Take a look for yourself at grasslandsgallery.com.

following guarantees for customers of their “Prairie Mist” by John Graham, acrylic on stretched canvas, unframed, 18” x 24” (supplied) Grasslands Gallery Online is showing a new virtual exhibit titled “Wintering” featuring 13 contemporary Saskatchewan artists. The gallery is available for viewing until March 26. “The world seems noisy these days,” said Laureen Marchand, gallery director and exhibition curator. “Or maybe the world is always noisy and it’s just the cumulative effect of two years of pandemic and all the controversy that who-would-havethought would spring up around it, but here at Grasslands Gallery Online, the need for reinvigoration and peace feels strong.” Marchand is an artist herself who has been exhibiting for 35 years. She lives in the relatively remote South Saskatchewan community of Val Marie – the gateway to Grasslands National Park. She started the gallery as a way of exhibiting her own and others’ art throughout the pandemic. It has gone so well that she plans on continuing. “I think it enables Saskatchewan artwork to be more widely seen.” “The gallery started with six artists, and I’m about to launch the 14th,” Marchand said. “I’ve deliberately done it slowly, because it’s a one-woman show, and I want to do a good job for everybody.”

The gallery represents professional artists whose art practice is their full-time job; Pays the artists properly based on standard payment principles; Prices the art fairly and in line with national standards; Is knowledgeable about the art and artists they carry; and Is an established business. Marchand is proud of the website and its presentation. “When someone clicks on a particular artwork,” she explained, “there’s an option to… see what it would look like hung in a sample room. And all the rooms are different, they’re all chosen to show off each work.” She can truly curate her exhibitions by setting up virtual rooms. The gallery’s rooms can be “walked” through, with works shown to scale and seen in order of their arrangement. Exhibitions also do not have the space restrictions of real-world galleries. “Win“I like this particular gallery space because it has virtual windows with virtual light coming in,” Marchand said. When artwork is purchased, the artists ship directly from their home studios. They take care to package the purchased work professionally and are reimbursed for their shipping costs. Because the artwork is transported only once, there is a reduced use

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Joan Ritchie Jason G. Antonio Gordon Edgar Joyce Walter April Meersman Randy Palmer Ron Walter Ag Journalist John Kreutzwieser As I page through the draft copy of this upcoming edition, it is obvious that the pandemic made an indelible mark on our community, not to mention worldwide…and much of it not in a good way. But through resilience and perseverance we all soldier through to hopefully better days. I emphasize ‘hopeful’ because, I along with many others, don’t believe it was all due to the virus. Much of the heartache was Joan Ritchie eralities who cow-towed to the alEDITOR mighty dollar and were led by powerlust), possibly sincere but nevertheless took us down a rabbit trail to where we are today. Speaking of rabbits and animals in general, kudos to the Moose Jaw Dog Club who made a donation to the Free to Be Me Animal Sanctuary. Most of us can empathize with Louanne Shropshire and her volunteers that endured challenges in feeding and sheltering the animals during this brutally cold winter, enduring the elements and extreme temperatures. You usually know what a person is made of when they are led by their heart in caring for animals that are basically ‘put out to pasture.’ It takes a lot of love and compassion to take on the challenge and continue to love what they do. In another way, the pandemic restrictions have made an inerasable imprint on society – the haves and the have nots… concerning COVID vaccination. Thank God we are getting to a more equitable balance in some of our provinces, although I think the strong arm of the government is still in play across the nation. I am wondering what good it is doing families when their livelihood is taken away because of their freedom of choice and they can’t afford to buy groceries, medications, get services, contribute to society, are unable to travel…and the list goes on. Then we wonder why people have compounding health issues due to malnutrition, mental illness, thoughts of suicide, lack of housing, social disconnection, breakdown of marriages…and again the list goes on. Does the government want citizens to go on social assistance so they can become dependents of the state and totally under their control? Seriously, where are we going as a country? Everyone deserves the right to make a living if they are able. And then we hit the world stage, where the PM became the clown of the country and an anomaly compared to how a democratic ruler should rule. He himself recently said he is a big boy and can take the personal criticism and scrutiny, but I wonder…he touts his style of tyrannical behaviour out of one side of his mouth for the lack of citizen conformity to his imposed rules and from the other side says people have a right to speak their opinions, the classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hide syndrome. On a more positive note, congratulations to the Toastmasters on their milestone 60th anniversary. When considering all options for self-improvement in leadership positions, the ability to be comfortable in elocution is a great advantage and a skill that doesn’t always come easy. If you haven’t already got your tickets, the Wildlife Federation annual Fish Fry is just around the corner. And if you are looking for something to do, check out the Art Project at the MJMAG that raises awareness of our life-sustaining local resource of water. Read all about it in this issue of the Moose Jaw Express or online at MooseJawToday.com The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the auSend your letters to the editor to: letters@mjvexpress.com or 888-241-5291 All columns, letters to the editor and editorials are solely the personal opinions of the writers themselves and not necessarily the opinions of The Moose Jaw Express. The contents of this publication are the property of the Moose Jaw Express. Reproduction of any of the contents of this publication, including, but without limiting the generality of the following: photographs, artwork and graphic designs, is strictly prohibited. There shall be no reproduction without the express written consent of the publisher. All ads Express reserves the right to refuse, classify, revise or censor any ads for any reason in its sole discretion. This paper may include inaccuracies or errors. The Moose Jaw Express does not under any circumstances accept responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of any ads or messages in any of the publications editions. The Moose kind for loss or damage of any nature what-so-ever and however arising, whether due to inaccuracy, error, omission or any other cause. All users are advised to check ad and message details carefully before entering into any agreement of any kind and before disclosing personal information. If in doubt, please take legal advice.

A year after city hall introduced a new ticketing business — in partnership with an American-based company — to manage events here and across Saskatchewan, that business is now being recognized for its achievements. The City of Moose Jaw launched SaskTix.ca last February in conjunction with Paciolan, an Irvine, Calif.-based business that provides ticketing and marketing solutions for live entertainment. A year later, the CaliforStar Awards program. College, and UCLA. The 16th annual Star Awards occurs at PACnet22 in Huntington Beach, California, from Feb. 27 to March 1. The program recognizes outstanding achievements across all of Paciolan’s client genres, while the awards acknowledge organizations that have exceeded expectations and achieved uncommon results in ticketing, marketing or fundraising, explained Spectra Venue Management Services, which oversees Mosaic Place. The newcomer category recognizes the achievements of a new Paciolan community client that has “hit the ground running” and fully embraced the company’s technology and services to achieve “game-changing results” leveraged best practices and strategic partnerships to sell tickets, raise money and drive engagement. “We’re extremely proud of SaskTix and thankful for

this award nomination,” said city manager Jim Puffalt. “We needed a creative, leading-edge ticketing solution to provide value to our customers and partners. Paciolan provided that solution, and the City of Moose Jaw was fortunate to obtain the franchise rights for Saskatchewan. “That has allowed us to generate additional revenue with our partner organizations across this province, and we look forward to more organizations joining the SaskTix family.” SaskTix, a regional full-service ticketing provider located in Moose Jaw, serves as an alternative for all live entertainment, sports ticketing and event registration needs, Spectra explained. SaskTix offers affordable ticketing services to regional venues and events, including arenas, performing arts centres, theatres, convention centres, exhibition halls, universities and other events and attractions. “It is truly an honour to be recognized by Paciolan for an award,” said Ryan MacIvor, general manager of Mosaic Place. “A huge thank you goes out to all of our SaskTix and Spectra staff for their incredible hard work and effort over this past year and to our partners, who have embraced SaskTix as their ticketing solution.” SaskTix handles all online ticketing or registration needs, including online pre-sales, public ticket sales, print-at-home tickets, and mobile ticketing for clients, including the Moose Jaw Warriors Hockey Club, Mosaic Place Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre and the Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Club.

Annual Fish Fry by Wildlife Federation on March 18 and 19 By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

The Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation will be frying up lunch-style dinner with beans, coleslaw, and buns. Tickets are $30 each. There will be a takeout option this year for people who are not comfortable eating in groups. The Federation is planning on two sittings per night – Friday March 18th and Saturday March 19th at 5:30 p.m., and the second at 7:30 p.m. There are 200 tickets available per night – 100 tickets per sitting. Tickets are still available for both evenings by calling 692-4148. Town N’ Country Mall. The Wildlife Federation has been having the Fish Fry event for longer than current president Todd Smith has been with them, so it’s a long-standing tradition. “All the funds raised go to support our programming throughout the year,” Smith said. “Things like pheasants

Fried northern pike steaks cooking up in a pan with nied by beans, coleslaw, and buns. Tickets still available (Krot44/iStock/Getty Images Plus) habitat programs within and around the city.” Smith says that if anyone misses the chance to get a ticket for the March dinner, there are plans in the works for a follow-up. The follow-up dinner will be a single night event, currently planned for April 30. Find the Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation on Facebook or on their website at mjwildlife.ca.

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On Family Day this year, the Town N Country Mall held an amazing day of FREE family fun – performances and activities all day long. Starting at 1:00 pm with a Magic by Chris Show, followed by a Sask Reptile Show right on off with Mascot Superheroes and then the Moose Jaw Dog Club, it was action packed. The mall was so crowded with families and kids that some of the merchants wondered how shoppers could even wade through all the excitement to shop at their stores but overall the event was a huge success.

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Seniors’ Centre Without Walls hosts speaker series for farmers and ranchers By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls (SCWW) is an over-the-phone social program that has proven to be a popular and effective way to improve the mental health and wellbeing of its participants. The program was started by the pro-

Put the Cofevery Wednesday (and one Tuesday) in March, featuring six guest speakers, some of whom will be in conversation with other guests: Wed., March 2 at 10:00 a.m. – Rob Carnie from

& Resource Network, which recognized that the enforced isolation of public health orders was having serious negative effects – especially on an age group that might not be as hooked in to social media and the internet as younger generations tend to be. SCWW is totally free and offered exclusively over the phone. You just dial the number and join the call. It connects participants with about a dozen others for activities such as art programs (many of which are offered in partnership with the Moose brain games, guest speakers, history segments, book clubs, informational sessions, yoga, writing classes and more. . SCWW has a strong core group who have become close friends over the last two years. It is an informal, fun, welcoming group who enjoy setting newcomers at ease. The month of March will bring some new programming called “Put the Coffee -

support systems for farmers and ranchers. “Studies tell us these groups, in par-

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must be over 18, live in Saskatchewan, and be a current or retired rancher or farmer.

Wedhorn, SCWW program coordinator, “and are looking for programs suited for their unique lifestyles… So we’re exploring ways that we can use our telephone framework to provide farm-culture-friendly supNot only is this particular program free, but participants will be compensated

speak about his experiences as a radio personality, sports commentator, and agriculture reporter Wed., March 9 at 10:00 a.m. – Christie Whelan, a farmer, rancher, and pilot, will talk about how he deals with stress. He will be joined by Leanne Thoroughgood, MSW, RSW, who was born and raised in a smalltown farming community and is a social worker at 15 Wing Wed., March 16 at 1:00 p.m. – Della tor, will speak about ‘When It’s Next Year Country’

Wed., March 23 at 10:00 a.m. – Catherine Livingstone, a cognitive mental health advocate, will have a conversation with Dr. Tom Robinson to answer the question ‘Is Tues., March 29 at 10:00 a.m. – Radio host Rustie Dean will speak on the subject of the role and evolution of women in farming Wed., March 30 at 1:00 p.m. – Psychologist Dr. Tom Robinson will talk about adapting to big life changes Each session is 30 to 60 minutes. Pre-registration is a must. Phone-in participants can choose merely to listen – or, if they’d like, they can engage with the speakers and other participants. vey with feedback for any changes the researchers might want to make. “No one needs to have a computer. You can put your phone on speaker and listen in while you’re out in the calving barn, or in the grain truck, or out in the shop, or sitting More information is available from sccwwmoosejaw.com. To register, call (don’t text) program coordinator Ronda Wedhorn at 306-631-4357, or email farmresearch2021@gmail.com.

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Multicultural Council wants residents’ questions about newcomers and immigration Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

With more immigrants calling Moose Jaw home, the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council (MJMC) is reaching out to residents to see what questions they have about newcomers arriving in Canada. What role does the government play in helping refugees? Who’s coming here? How does immigration affect the economy? Who are the different types of immigrants? How does racism affect newcomers? How should people interact with non-English speakers? What are some of the cultural traditions, clothing styles, languages, and religions newcomers bring? Those are some questions residents could conceivably submit. For those curious about the immigrant community but too shy to inquire, the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council is making the process easier by allowing people to submit their questions anonymously. “I decided to take a Q&A approach because, for one, I thought it would be good to open up a space for the community to ask questions they have without being identi-

nections co-ordinahas never done betor. “I think maybe fore — is being held some people would in conjunction with have questions the International that they would be Day for the Elimembarrassed (or ination of Racial judged) to ask beDiscrimination on cause they think Monday, March 21. it’s a silly question “No genuine or maybe they feel questions are off the they should know table; if you have the answer to this it, it’s very likely already … . someone else does “So I think, is located on Athabasca Street East. Photo too, it will be inter- by Jason G. Antonio ing answering these esting for us to see questions will help what kind of quescounter the misintions come in because then we can know formation about refugees and immigration. This Q&A program will be a trial run, ued. “And what kind of things we should and if enough people submit questions, even be talking about or the conversations this could turn into a broader community we should be starting in our city to help continue building bridges between the newcomer community and the long-time Moose is — depends upon community engagement and whether people are willing to ask quesThis initiative — something the MJMC tions.

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Saskatchewan NDP needs to re-invent itself to The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party is looking for its seventh leader since the party lost power in 2007. That is a high rate of turnover even considering three of those leaders were interim appointments until a leadership vote was held. Any management consultant will tell you that kind

The latest leader Ryan Meili had about four years to prove himself and his ability to draw voters and candidates. Loss of the far northern riding of Athabasca in a byelection was the last straw, causing him to resign. Athabasca was considered the last NDP stronghold in the province. While Premier Scott Moe grudgingly admitted Meili is a principled man, he sniped at Meili as if the man were a danger to Moe’s political standing by saying the NDP leader had fallen on his own sword. The Saskatchewan Party managed to convince voters Meili was too far left, too associated with helping the poor. That convincing wasn’t so hard in the Saskatchewan of today. The people of Saskatchewan have come out of an age of have-not status to one of have status since the last NDP government in 2007. Starting in 2007 federal equalization payments were eliminated as the province achieved that have status. Indeed the new Saskatchewan Party Premier Brad Wall tion funds and then dropped the lawsuit when a federal Conservative government was elected. In 2007 the average salaried employee in SaskatchThe average hourly wage earnings increased from middle class in droves with the third highest annual in-

The increase in wealth has made the NDP policy focus to improve the lot of the poor less relevant. The consolidation of farms into larger units has similarly reduced rural support for the NDP, notwithstanding hospitals. For success, the NDP needs to become more relevant to voters by shifting emphasis from help to the poor to policies that attract voters from the Saskatchewan Party. Considering the relatively good economic times in Saskatchewan those policies may be as elusive as grabbing a wet eel. Another factor the new NDP leader and the team needs to deal with is the rise of far right wing politics in the province; a phenomenon not lost on Premier Moe with his policies on public health restrictions in the face of Covid. Attracting quality leadership candidates becomes seems lost in the wilderness for years; and a dearth of potential NDP candidates from municipal politics. A revival of the NDP would be healthy for Saskatchewan. Strong opposition numbers tend to keep governments on their toes and setting policies based on wants not on political ideology. to voter apathy, low turnouts at the polls, and eventually frustration causing debacles like the so-called freedom convoy. Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

SaskEnergy’s rebate options for a greener Saskatchewan By April Meersman - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

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nizes the effect of extreme heat on forage and corn yields. “Business risk management programs are critical tools for producers to address market volatility and severe business conditions,” said Kelcy Elford, president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association. “We appreciate SCIC responding to producers’ needs to make cover-

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adjust for moisture loss due to extreme heat.” With the contract price option, producers can use their contract prices to blend with the crop insurance base price for higher coverage, the ministry said. This allows tual market value they would receive for their production. New for 2022, this price option is available on all commercial crops. New crops added include fababeans, le, winter wheat, extra-strong wheat, hard white wheat, all classes of chickpeas, caraway, irrigated dry beans and soybeans. Producers can select the crops they want to be covered under the contract price option by March 31 and submit their contracts to SCIC by May 31. March 31 is also the deadline for producers and farmers to apply, reinstate or cancel their crop insurance contract. Producers must select insured crops and coverage levels or make additional changes by this date. Producers

over $55,000 for TeleMiracle through on-campus fundraisers, sponsorships, and collecting donations along the highway. This year their goal is to surpass $55,000 in donations. Olivia Nichols, a second-year agronomy student and one of the 15 members of the Bedpush committee, explained the benget involved and see how things have evolved, its also a great opportunity for us as students to meet up with Alumni.” The initiative offers students an excellent opportunity to give back to TeleMiracle and connect with alumni, some of whom have attended since the event’s inception in 1982. Students get to connect with alumni and discuss their careers and experiences in the industry. There is an open invitation for people from across the province to cheer on the Agros throughout their journey. The location of the group will be updated regularly on the @UofSAgros Twitter account. Donations for the cause are now encouraged push-2022-40th-anniversary/

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‘Birding can be addictive,’ warns Nature Conservancy scientist By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

This weekend was the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Nature Conservancy of Canada scientist Sarah Ludlow spoke to MooseJawToday. com about birds, watching birds, and why conservation is important. The Nature Conservancy of Canada encouraged Saskatchewanians to get outside Feb. 18 to 21 and count birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a massive global project run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The Cornell Lab also provides a huge amount of resources for birdwatchers (birders) who want different species, and techniques for bird photography, journaling, and sketching. But it doesn’t take all of that to get started with the hobby. Ludlow said that if you love birds, you can go out to watch, listen to, and apcation guides. That being said, “It usually helps to have a pair of binoculars. You know, if the bird is high up in a tree, you don’t have to get as close to identify it.” There are a range of options for binoculars, Ludlow said, so you can get a decent pair for a reasonable price. guide. guide for that place and spend some time reviewing it,” she explained. “And that’s so I have a sense of what I’ll be looking at when I get there. Once I do see a bird, I’ll probably still have to look it up, but it’ll be faster.” The Merlin bird app (also by the Cornell Lab) can vides a series of steps to identify birds, asking questions

the house. It will familiarize you with local trails and different habitats, and can push you to ex“Birding gets you outside, gets you outdoors, gets you in nature,” Ludlow said. “It’s relaxing to just watch birds do what they do.” You don’t have time either, she said – you can just go watch, and health. In terms of science and conservation, birds can often be visible signs of the environmental health of an area. Birds are often good indicators of ecological change, Ludlow said. Some species

such as where the bird was seen, the colour of its plumage (feathers), and whether it was soaring or perching. Then, it provides a list ranked by likelihood of being a match, with pictures and song recordings for reference. ly,” Ludlow said. “The Merlin bird ID app is really good for helping you identify a bird, and it’s free. And if you’re a beginner, it’s particularly helpful because that app will ask you targeted questions to help you narrow down what you’re looking at.” The Merlin app can also use location data to keep track of where you saw each bird, when you saw it, and well as tracking your birding, it sends anonymized data aid conservationists in following and counting populations. Birding can be a wonderful hobby to get you out of

In Saskatchewan, we have a group of birds that are considered habitat specialists for the native grassland found here. It doesn’t mean they can’t use other habitats – but they won’t do as well there. For example, vast amounts of native prairie grasslands have been converted for use in agriculture, causing declining populations of all the birds forced to survive without the food they’ve evolved to specialize in. Ludlow’s favourites are black-capped chickadees. “They’ve always just been my favourite bird. They’re so dees don’t. It’s very endearing how much attitude is packaged into this tiny little cute exterior.” If you’re thinking of getting into birding, know that you don’t have to be an expert. “Birding is for everybody. You also probably know more bird species than you realize… and it can be really addicting, so maybe heads up on that,” Ludlow laughs.

Burrowing Owl Centre’s adoption program still going strong after 24 years Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

For 24 years, the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC) has hosted an adopt-an-owl program, giving residents the chance to learn more about these endangered birds of prey. Adopting a burrowing owl — symbolically, not actually —makes a great gift for almost anyone, the centre’s cial support since it costs about $400 per owl per year to feed them. It costs $50 to adopt a burrowing owl for six months, $100 for one year and $175 for two years. tails about the owl, a picture, an extra photo to frame, a fact sheet on burrowing owls, two postcards, and a stuffed plush burrowing owl toy for one- and two-year subscriptions. There is also the “satisfaction of knowing that 100 per cent of your money goes to care for the owls.” It is also possible to make a straight donation to the program. Either way, donors will receive a tax receipt. The interpretive centre is located on the Exhibition Grounds on Thatcher Drive East. The fact the adoption program has been running for 24 years — it operates year-round — proves that residents care about burrowing owls and the interpretive centre, said handler Lori Johnson. “We do have some very loyal supporters who, year after year, renew their adoptions. So, it tells you that there are some very great people out there who are willing to share a little bit with some of the other species of the landscape,” she remarked. All the funds raised ensure that the centre can maineared owl, she continued. The latter animal — Shorty, as she’s known — was found abandoned in the family nest, the owls to the centre, which raised them and found them homes.

alive in the wild, which means scientists must use their best guess, she remarked. Researchers believe that there are 500 to 800 pairs of owls in the wild across parts of southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. 12 eggs per year, added Johnson, although most will lay eight to nine. Visit www.skburrowingowl.ca for more information.

A burrowing owl in its enclosure at the interpretive centre. Photo courtesy Robert Thomas/MJ Independent However, the centre kept Shorty, and she now helps showcase the variety of raptor species in Saskatchewan. Since the adoption is symbolic, multiple people can adopt one bird, said Johnson. This method has allowed many people to follow the birds through their life. The normal lifespan of a burrowing owl is three to four years, although some can live for eight years. The interpretive centre acquired most of its burrowing owls after hatching them at the venue or from other places that hatched them and needed a home for them, she continued. The centre also acquired some birds after they were injured and couldn’t be released back into the wild since they couldn’t care for themselves. Some factors make burrowing owls an endangered species, Johnson said. These include habitat loss and disappearance of native prairie or grasslands; loss of other burrowing animals such as badgers and gophers; and use of pesticides and rodenticides. There are currently no large-scale surveys underway in Canada to determine how many burrowing owls are

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There is satisfaction in our household right now. reported that Housemate expressed a desire to stay overnight at a hotel so he could scoop up all those tiny bars of soap that hotels kindly put out for their guests. After all, what host wants stinky strangers in their abodes. Housemate’s supply of tiny soaps was nearing an end and thus his desire to check into a hotel. a parcel and card had been left for me at the newspaper’s I pondered who left it and what it might contain. Maybe it was a late birthday gift, perhaps some homebaked cookies from one of my recipes, a bottle of homebrew from folks in the hills, a box of money, or heaven forbid, a bomb. When I claimed my parcel and card I handled it delicately and carefully peered inside the beautifully crafted pull top bag, and burst out laughing. Inside was an assortment of tiny bottles of shampoo and conditioner, a body wash, shower cap, a shoe shine device, miniature sewing kit complete with one button

and a miniature safety pin, a container with cotton balls and Q-tips — and some miniature bars of soap. I didn’t recognize the handwriting on the outside of the card and before opening it I held a guessing game with myself over the identity of the donor. The thoughtful bag of top-quality merchandise came from a long-time friend who has immediate access to such items in his every-day life. You see, the gifts came from Moose Jaw native Jim Kilkenny, who now just happens to be the general manager of the Delta Hotel in Regina. the time you are able to travel once more. P.S. the soaps are for Housemate.” Thanks ever so much Jim for your humorous and timely gift. Housemate was thrilled with the soaps and went so far as to wonder if he could have the bag. He went away with only his soaps. Jim, in a later e-mail note mentioned he happened to be in Moose Jaw to meet with long-time friends and neighbours whose catch-up lunch extended more than three hours.

earshot that ‘Moose Jaw in the 50’s and 60’s was the best place in the world to come from.’” Thanks, Jim, for your kindness. You made our day. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Although Easter doesn’t fall until mid-April this cross buns” already on the shelves of bakery departments. However, some in the bakery business have decided, for reasons unknown to their customers, to devise substitute names for these seasonal bakery items.

are sweet, spicy, contain fruit peel and raisins, and on top there is a white cross. cross buns” hit the spot with a dab of butter or a bit of lemon spread. Keep them coming, please. Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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City hall is now accepting applications from residents who might be interested in taking an active role on one or more municipal advisory boards and committees. There are eight boards or committees that residents zens-at-large vacancies

City hall is expanding bus service to Yara Centre starting Feb. 28 by changing up the Athabasca West-Thatcher route (Route 3). Photo by Jason G. Antonio Users of the Yara Centre will soon have another method to reach the recreation venue, as city hall is expanding its transit service to the building. Beginning on Monday, Feb. 28, the Athabasca CITY OF MOOSE JAW CALL FOR NOMINATIONS NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY OF MOOSE JAW’S BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Applications are now being accepted from citizens interested in taking an active role on one or more of the City’s Boards and Committees for the following:

West-Thatcher route (Route 3) will take customers to Yara Centre at 1220 High Street West, city hall explained. Some bus stop timing changes will be incorporated to accommodate this extra service. Starting Feb. 28, a layover previously scheduled at the 13th Avenue Northwest and Pascoe Drive West bus stop will be eliminated. Then, stop times between these Also, Route 2 to Sunningdale will see bus stop timing changes between West Park Crossing and the Kinsmen Sportsplex. A previous layover at West Park will be moved to the Kinsmen Sportsplex and stop times between these two locations will be moved ahead by two minutes. The new route map can be found at moosejaw.ca/ transit, along with other information. Bus users with questions can contact the transit team at 306-694-4488 or email transit@moosejaw.ca.

• Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee (2 citizen-at-large vacancies)

• Public Works, Infrastructure and Environment Advisory Committee (1 senior-at-large representative 55+ years of age; 1 youth-at-large representative between 16 and 23 years of age; 1 citizen representative of the First Nations or Métis community)

• Moose Jaw Municipal Airport Authority (1 citizen-at-large vacancy) must be resident of Moose Jaw • Public Art Committee (4 citizen-at-large vacancies) Application forms and additional information regarding the City’s Boards and Committees can be obtained from the City of Moose Jaw’s website at www.moosejaw.ca OR by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, (306-694-4424). Applications may be submitted on line through the City’s website, by mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 228 Main Street N., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 3J8, or by email to cclerk@moosejaw.ca. THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 12:00 noon, FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022. Tracy Wittke, City Clerk

Residents can obtain application forms and additional information about the boards and committees from the City of Moose Jaw’s website at www.moosejaw.ca or by

by email to cclerk@moosejaw.ca. The deadline to apply is noon on Friday, March 18.

• Special Needs Advisory Committee (7 citizen-at-large vacancies)

• Development Appeals Board (2 citizen-at-large vacancies)

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OPINION/COMMENTARY

Politicians, bureaucrats shielded from the pain they cause Politicians and government decision makers are

By Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director- Canadian Taxpayers Federation cially divorced from the Canadians they’re supposed to represent. And it shows. From higher taxes to revolving lockdowns, government decisions during the pandemic have been full of pain. But that pain hasn’t been felt by those pulling the levers. Quite the opposite. While millions of their constituents struggled, members of Parliament gave themselves two pay raises. Their this raise, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation estimates

tax hikes when their pay goes up every year and when the world?

will occur on Parliament Hill? The raft of new taxes means a raft of new bureaucrats to administer those taxes. Take the second carbon tax, for example. Taxpayers -

while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will take home Canadians will have the pleasure of paying higher taxes so more federal paper-pushers can increase our fuel prices

and force our neighbours out of a job. It’s crystal clear that the people calling the shots are shielded from the impacts of their decisions. And it’s starting to look like the politicians and bureaucrats that are supposed to be serving the people are public servants in name only. There’s no silver bullet to reverse this trend. But it must start with making sure politicians and bureaucrats posed to work for. MPs could at least take a pass on their third pandemic pay raise in April. Franco Terrazzano is the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. © Troy Media

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War Breaks Out In Ukraine By Robert Thomas, MJ Independent - From ODESSA, Ukraine

The Ukrainian military has engaged Russian special forces but you cannot hear a battle in civilian areas. Apparently the attacks were aimed at military structure but the Ukrainian military is engaging. At the present time Odessa is still functioning and despite what and I repeat may have been the start of a Russian attack, the local transit is operational and people are seemingly unaware and going to work. From our vantage point large numbers of police vehicles are apparently headed to the City’s central dock area. With the loss of Crimea in 2014 to annexation to Russia the port of Odessa became the de facto home of the small Ukrainian navy.

Bottled drinking water is in high demand with at least some shelves rapidly emptying - MJ Independent photo At approximately 4:15 am February 23rd, there are reports of renewed hostilities breaking out as presumably Russian forces have attacked the Black Sea port city of Odessa. At this time it is unknown how many troops were involved in the attack but you could hear two large booms and followed

nomic importance for Ukraine. To lose the seven ports in the Odessa region would economically cripple the Ukrainian economy as 80 percent of goods exported from this country leave through ports in this region. From my vantage point overlooking the Black Sea, I cannot see any type of military action occurring here.

gone and it is unknown how many, if any, people have been killed and hurt nor how many people are involved and how big of an area the military invasion covers in this city. We will try to get back to you with more details when they become available.

booms happened it did not seem to wake up the inhabitants. The buses are running.

there are Russian paratrooper and special forces in the city of Odessa. Large numbers of police cars could be seen all heading in the same direction. A State of Emergency was called here yesterday and with the start of what looks like targeted attacks designed to break the backbone of the Ukrainian military the Ukrainian government at the time indicated if there was war that martial law would take effect. Update - Martial law has now been imposed. The Odessa airport

There was a large number of people ables in the stores within hours of the attacks - MJ Independent photo

Odessa photographers were busy doing a fashion shoot have been cancelled. But that calm is now at the Odessa Carousel near the top of the Potemkin

The attacks appear to be targeted and there is NO widespread attack or small UPDATE military portion of the airport and knocked it out. The navy has for want of better words mauled if not eliminated.

Despite the two booms in the early morning hours people are waking up, taking their dogs for a walk and going to work. The 24 hour stores are operational with some panic buying setting in with bottled water in high demand.

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‘It’s a matter of survival’: Ukrainians react to Russian invasion of Motherland Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced many of

saying Russian forces have experienced major losses in men and material. “There’s a resistance, a very strong resistance. … I’ve always felt that Ukraine would weather the attack in a positive way and come out of this experience (for the better),” added Lozowchuk. “Everyone’s on the same page. It’s a matter of survival.” While millions of people worldwide might care about Ukraine, its people, and what’s happening, Lunov didn’t believe that that country’s government cared much for its citizens. Instead, politicians see themselves as “gods,” think the country belongs to them, corrupt it, and steal everything.

their lives because some of the initial bombings occurred close to where they live. “… It’s bad. (But) it doesn’t matter who’s right (or) who’s wrong. It’s always people who are gonna get hurt the most,” he remarked. The Ukrainian immigrated to Saskatchewan 14 years ago from the eastern region of Donetsk and now lives near Riceton south of Regina — a distance of about 8,500 kilometres. The Russian invasion on Feb. 24 prompted him and his wife to spend more than three hours on the phone reaching out to family, friends, and even the Canadian Embassy. Lunov’s parents live in the port city of Mariupol in southeast Ukraine, while his sister to a nearby shelter when missiles started falling, lived beside an airport that Russia targeted in the initial strike. Asked whether he was paying attention to the news about Ukraine, Lunov gave a terse reply. “News? I don’t believe in news, to be honest with you because they’re not (honest) … ,” he said. Instead, he relies on childhood friends in various cities to tell him the truth about what’s happening on the ground. What he knows is that some stores are open and some closed, there is no fuel, the internet is spotty, and many people don’t know what to do. That is why he and his wife attempt to call family and friends often. Another Saskatchewanian keeping his eye on Ukraine is Drinkwater resident Yaroslaw Lozowchuk, born here decades ago after his parents immigrated from Eastern Europe. He was in Ukraine last fall for six weeks, where he

and other business partners closed the investment enterprises that they had operated for decades because they wanted to retire. Lozowchuk didn’t mince words when asked what he thought of Russia’s invasion of his parents’ homeland. “It’s insanity. You got a psychopath (Russian President Vladimir Putin) that’s gone nuts. That’s all,” he said. “There’s no rationale (for this) … . How do you explain when a person’s head goes nuts? It goes nuts.” Lozowchuk also has family and friends in various parts of the country. He noted that everyone had antici-

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“They care about their ratings. They care about their money. … That’s what I see (and) that’s what everybody in Ukraine see,” he said. When President Volodymyr Zelensky was elected in 2019, everyone thought he would be different from other corrupt politicians, Lunov added. Instead, all the power and money turned him into another immoral politician. Besides corruption, Ukrainians must also be wary of Russian disinformation, whether from people who are paid off or those considered “useful idiots” who support Russian interests, said Lozowchuk. “… Ukraine has not lost its spirit of resistance or fallen into fear and anxiety,” he added. “It’s do or die for them, and they’re gonna do.”

connect with family and friends impacted by the situation. Effective immediately, until March 31, SaskTel is automatically waiving all: Long-distance charges for SaskTel wireless, landline, and business calls from Canada to Ukraine; International text messaging fees for messages from Canada to Ukraine; Roaming charges for calls, texts, and data overages for SaskTel customers currently in Ukraine. “In times like these, it’s important that we come together and support those in our community who are impacted by the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. “To the thousands of Ukrainian-Canadian families that call our province home, please know that Saskatchewan stands with you and Ukraine.” Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on since World War II.

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Re: Regarding Derelict Property 1511 Hastings St. What did City Manager Puffalt provide to the Ombudsman that supported his September 1, 2020 report to council that “I lobbied the city to demolish” the property? Let me say when asked about my expectations for the property by Mr. Puffalt October 2018 in a meeting I said, “Demolish the house or return it to a liveable state.” July 28, 2020 (email from Ombudsman) The Cities Act does give them the power to require buildings to be demolished or to demolish the building themselves. However, when reading legislation, when you see the word “may” it means that the city has discretion to either do or not to do. If the legislation read that the city SHALL demolish the building after the appeal period then this is a binding clause which means the city would have no other option. I understand that for you this has been ongoing for 20 years or more. But each time the title changes the matter. I realize the people involved haven’t changed but according to the title which is what the city has to rely on. Take care and we will speak again soon. Lindsay Email from Ombudsman to me: From my experience with nuisance bylaws, it is quite common that vacant buildings that are abandoned or unoccupied are to be secured against unauthorized entry I do understand your frustration. 7. My letter was reporting on the City’s actions and responses to you and whether or not these actions were and it’s condition. The letter I wrote was based solely on facts, not opinion. I provided a chronological summary of how the

Re: Thanks to the truckers Many thanks to the thousands of truckers who worked so diligently to bring us produce and other products these last two-plus years of COVID. Thanks to the nearly 90 percent of truckers who were vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and their customers. Thank you. Thanks also to the truckers who discontinued their blockade at Coutts, Alberta when they discovered they

Re: Kudos to the police and their actions on Parliament Hill and police actions on parliament hill recently, I am not a Trudeau fan, but I am thankful that he enacted the Emergency Act, supported by the NDP and Conservative premier Doug Ford. Ottawa citizens should be thankful

City responded to you. The Ombudsman’s letter to me said, I refused to fered. Why in God’s name would I use the process in the for, “distribution,” (yet the City Act says “no employees or councillors can be involved”.) (email from the ombudsman) The letter did not report on your actions so it would not have been mentioned that you apologized. “At no time did anyone with the City make any derogatory comments against you.” (Puffalt’s September 1, 2020 report) The City also has a respectful workplace procedure and will not communicate with customers that are exhibiting any type of excessively hostile behavior. “Excessively Hostile Behaviour,” Mr. Puffalt, can’t help himself, but I realized, he likely believed I’m just an old fool and never read his report to council September 1, 2020; but I did. “Excessively Hostile Behaviour,” to understand his intent: Verbal hostility, like sending threatening messages through emails, phone calls, or social media, or making threats against someone’s life, shouting, and swearing. “None of which I’ve done.” Since my complaint to the Ombudsman June 30, 2020, Other than an email to a councillor about the eavestrough that blew off the house, and thanks to Councillor Luhning it got repaired, I’ve had no contact with Puffalt and no reason too. The City responded in a manner that was consistent with enforcement of the Property Maintenance and Nuisance Bylaw and worked with the property owner to correct the issues. (Puffalt report to council September 1, 2020) city to seal up the property and walk away? But the following is present:

had been hijacked by an extreme right-wing faction armed with guns, ammunition and body armor. Thanks also the truckers who left the Ambassador Bridge blockade that allowed trade worth billions of dollars to continue between US and Canada. Many truckers were willing things moving. Thanks to those truckers who endured extra hours of delays and travel time in order to do their jobs. Thank you. Thank you to the truckers who are working with the

that Ford is their premier and not our premier Moe, or they would still be choked by diesel fumes and suffering hearing loss from the blaring horns. Also thank you to the various Canadian media organizations, for their exemplary news coverage, doing their jobs amid all the invective thrown at them by the mob.

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Nuisances Prohibited Generally 5 No person “shall” cause or permit any property, whether occupied or not, to become, or continue to be a nuisance. Bylaw 5484 There’s that pesky word “Shall,” “is a binding clause which means the city would have no other option.” (Ombudsman email, above) Two things I learned from Mr. Myron Gulka-Tiechko, was there has never been a “kennelling facility on saying they have a kennelling licence, for a “nonexistent kennelling facility” on the property. Why would I want to demolish the property “if it can be renovated to a liveable condition” or sold. Neither of which are being done. gomery or some on council that permit this unexcitable situation is where we’re at. A property that isn’t liveable, hasn’t been sold, but will affect the sale of homes in the neighbourhood. for the property), was, January 13, 2022, “about the property next door.” He forwarded it to Mr Puffalt who forwarded my email to a Saskatoon lawyer, yet it was neither a “contract nor agreement” but questions concerning the “Derelict Property,” next door. So, sealing up the property and walking away is the result of Mr. Puffalt and Mr. Montgomery’s clumsy attempt to circumvent bylaw 5484. Maybe councillors: some of you need to read and understand your bylaws, so you can respond to the needs of citizens living next to Derelict Properties. Its time there were consequences for senior managers going around council or your bylaws! Take care, Carter Currie

Highway 401 corridor in Ontario. Thanks also to the thousands of truckers who roll through Moose Jaw each year and follow the by-law restrictions and kindly and with consideration do not use engine retarder brakes so family neighborhoods can live peacefully. Thank you. Thank you to the above mentioned truckers. Arlene Wuschke

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Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express Two years ago, it was the community of Pense that attracted the attention of voters looking to bring Kraft Hockeyville home to Saskatchewan. Last year, it was Lumsden’s turn to spark the imagination of what they would do with the $250,000 for arena upgrades and how much fun it would be to host a National Hockey League pre-season game. So who will it be this time around? Nominations for Kraft Hockeyville contest now accepting community stories on their nomination webpage at www. krafthockeyville.ca. Making things even more interesting this time around is the Hockeyville community survey that took place prior to nominations opening, offering a revealing look at the game across Canada and specifically in Prairie communities. The survey found that 85 per cent of Canadians agree that hockey is a catalyst that brings communities together, with

Kraft Hockeyville logo nearly half of respondents adding that the pandemic had a negative effect on that connection. The survey also found that the cost to play the sport is a major factor preventing growth, with 78 per cent of Canadians from having more programs available to cover the average of $1,700 a player every year. That number rose to 87 per cent among the Prairie provinces.

That’s one of the areas Kraft Hockeyville is attempting to help, with donations of equipment on top of the regular arena upgrade and exhibition game prizes. It’s all with the goal of getting more youngsters involved in the game and expanding the sport’s reach through as many means as possible, something Hockeyville partner and three-time Olympic hockey gold medalist Marie-Philip Poulin is a part of. “There’s no way around it, this year’s Olympic experience was unique. But even though there weren’t many fans in the stands, our team was invigorated by our love for the game – a love that, for many of us, started as kids the moment we hit the ice at our community rink,” Poulin said in a press release. “Hockey in my community instilled a sense of belonging in me and allowed me to make lifelong connections. all Canadians should have access and the opportunity to play. Nobody should be left

out.” Kraft Hockeyville has awarded $4.1 million to 89 communities since its inception in 2006. That includes 2021 winner Elsipogtog First Nation, who used the and 2020 victor Twillingate, N.L., who performed a ton of repairs to their aging rink, including a leaking roof. In addition to the $250,000 and NHL $50,000 to purchase new hockey equipDreams Fund. Those looking to support their community hockey programs are asked to submit their stories at www.Krafthockeyville. ca before Apr. 3 at 11:59 p.m., after which judging will take place until Apr. 23. The top four will be announced on that date, after which public voting will take place from 9 a.m. on May 6 to 5 p.m. on May 7. The winner will be announced on Hockey Night in Canada on May 7.

Moose Jaw U13 AA Warriors fall Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express With the way he’s been playing as of late, it seemed like only a matter of time before Moose Jaw Warriors goaltender Carl Tetachuk had the impressive results to show for it. That time came last week -- and the Western Hockey League took notice. The overage netminder was named the the Week for Feb. 20 Carl Tetachuck is the WHL Goaltender of the Week afafter turning in a pair of ter posting a 0.96 goals against average in two games. impressive showings on scored midway through the second perithe road, including a shutout against the od in P.A., but that did little to faze him, Lethbridge Hurricanes on Feb. 16 foland Tetachuk would make a handful of lowed by a 4-2 win over the Prince Albig saves as the game wound down -- inbert Raiders on Feb. 19. cluding a spectacular diving stop in the game’s waning moments that ended up 0.96 goals against average and .966 save as the WHL Save of the Night. percentage. Tetachuk’s 2.81 goals against averThe contest in Lethbridge was as age is 12th best among goaltenders with dramatic as they come, as Tetachuk at least 1,000 minutes played and the stopped 33 shots through regulation and best in the WHL among netminders with 2,000 minutes. His 0.914 save percenters of the shootout before the Hurricanes age is tied for fourth-best in the league, broke through. and his 22 wins -- part of a 22-10-3-2 Unfortunately for the Lethbridge overall mark -- are tied for third in the product, the Hurricanes’ Bryan Thomson WHL. wouldn’t allow a goal, and Tetachuk’s The Warriors are back in action on Friday, Mar. 4 when they host the Prince the rarest of losses. Tetachuk ran his shutout streak Mosaic Place. to over 70 minutes before the Raiders

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express It would have been easy for the Moose Jaw U13 AA Warriors to just go through the motions against the Melville Millionaires in their Sask

Melville’s Hogan Hickman scored 2:56 into the third to restore Melville’s one-goal lead, and after Soren Hayden tied things up with another shorthanded goal two round playoff series. minutes later, would score Facing a team that the eventual game-winner with 8:18 left in the contimes they played in the test. regular season, outscorHayden also added ing the Warriors 45-11 in an assist, while Nixon that span. Friesen had two helpers But there the War- Minor hockey logo for Moose Jaw. riors were, tied 3-3 Spencer Jameson went through two periods on thrown 11 goals the distance in goal and had 26 saves for on the scoreboard three times in their pre- the Warriors, who had 22 shots on the Milvious meetings. lionaires’ Waylon Johanson. And while the Millionaires would go on to take a 5-4 win in that contest and pick night, Jack Robinson, Riley Ironquill and up an 8-3 victory 24 hours later in Moose Bennett Temple had their other goals. Jaw to claim the best-of-three series twogames-to-none, it was a much-improved day saw Moose Jaw throw everything they showing for the local squad. had at Melville -- including 21 of their 47 shots in the third period alone -- but they’d indicate, it was a back-and-forth battle throughout. win. Jackson Boyle scored with 58 seconds Friesen, Mcleod and Arnold scored 1-1 and Kingson McLeod gave Moose Jaw a 2-1 edge with a shorthanded marker 1:37 into the second period, but Melville regained the lead before the period was 12 minutes old. Tylan Arnold saw to it that wouldn’t hold, though, tying things up at three with a power-play goal with 2:26 left in the frame.

23 saves in net. Robinson and Maxon Johnston had two goals each for Melville, while Hickman, Savannah Mucha and Jersey Kittelson picked up a goal and an assist each. Ironquill added a goal and three points. Melville now advances to the South face the top-seeded Swift Current Broncos.

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Warriors split pair of weekend games with win over Broncos, loss to Saskatoon Moose Jaw takes 7-0 victory at home over Swift Current before dropping 4-2 decision to Blades in Saskatoon Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Warriors went through something this past Sunday that has become an exceptionally rare occasion for the local Western Hockey League squad. An actual, straight-up regulation-time loss. For only the second time in their last 16 games, the as they dropped a 4-2 decision to the Saskatoon Blades in Saskatoon. The loss came on the heels of a stellar 7-0 win over the Swift Current Broncos on Friday night that saw the team look as good as they have all season. Moose Jaw fell to 30-18-3-2, good enough for fourth place in the Eastern Conference, four points up on Saskatoon and four points back of Red Deer for third. The Blades have three games in hand, the Rebels two. Warriors 7, Swift Current 0 Moose Jaw wasted little time getting things going in their return to the ice after a week off, pouring in four had points in 14 of their last 15 games. “Yeah, everybody played really well,” said Warriors

in the WHL. Despite giving up seven goals, Isaac Poulter was a bright spot for the Broncos, making 23 saves in the secSaskatoon 4, Warriors 2 As well as things have been going for the Warriors as at SaskTel Centre on Sunday afternoon. Vaughn Watterodt and Trevor Wong scored second-period goals, and Saskatoon held off a third-period push by Moose Jaw to pick up the win. Tristen Robins scored the lone goal for Saskatoon as

Warriors forward Nathan Pilling battles a trio of defenders in front of the Broncos net. throughout the game. I’m really proud of the guys for that effort out there.” Hunt’s showing was his best in a Warriors uniform and saw him regain the goal-scoring lead among WHL defencemen with 16. Tetachuk picked up his second shutout of the season and second clean sheet in his last four outings, turning aside all 25 shots he faced. The win was also Tetachuk’s 23rd of the season, third among WHL goaltenders. “It was another one of those games where the boys played great in front of me, I could play everything and see everything, the defence played solid,” Tetachuk said.

three minutes remaining, and Brayden Yager had a glorious scoring chance with a minute left on the clock, but WHL scoring leader Kyle Crnkovic scored with the net empty with 18 seconds remaining to ice the win for Saskatoon. Nolan Maier had 25 stops for the Blades. The Warriors will now have the next week off before hosting the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday, Mar. 4 and Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday, Mar. 5. Both game times are 7 p.m. at Mosaic Place.

being boosted higher and higher every game and I think

Atley Calvert attempts to tip a shot home past the Broncos’ Isaac Poulter.

clicking and I was getting some bounces too, but as a der Carl Tetachuk) made some great saves early on and

Atley Calvert also had a banner night, scoring twice est-scoring showing as a member of his hometown team. Robert Baco and Eric Alarie also scored for Moose Jaw, as did Denton Mateychuk, who added an assist and Jagger Firkus and Ryder Korczak had two assists and 66 points and remains the highest-scoring 17-year-old

Defencemen Lucas Brenton (3) and Max Wanner join Thomas Tien in congratulating Carl Tetachuk on his second shutout of the season.

Afternoon Hockey League outdoor game a hit as always Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express undeniably the best place in Moose Jaw to play a game much fun.

Such was the case with the Afternoon Hockey League on Friday afternoon, as a dozen players from the local recreational hockey group took the ice at the Moose Square Rink for their annual outdoor game. An offshoot of the Crusty Canucks, the AHL takes over the Mosaic Place ice for a couple of hours four days a week, with the oldtimers skating on Mondays and Wednesdays and younger players on Tuesdays and Fridays. The atmosphere is fun and loose, with camaraderie and exercise as important as who wins or loses. for the contest in near-perfect weather conditions -- minus-11 C and sunshine brilliant enough that shades were

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game like this, and a few years ago it was colder than Mowrey, one of the AHL’s organizers. “We try and plan it in February, since there’s usually a break where the weather is nicer, and it happened to work out perfectly today.” While the ice conditions might have been what one would expect for a public outdoor rink, city crews had smooth as possible for the AHL crew. The contest has seen varying numbers over the years, true to the league’s drop-in format. But one thing remains and having some fun outside,” Mowrey said. “It brings back a lot of memories of when we were kids and playing on rinks like this… and we even try and make it a bit of

The Afternoon Hockey League held their annual outdoor game on Friday afternoon at the Moose Square Rink. an event, we’ll bring in hot dogs and beverages and make it even more of a fun afternoon.” The game is popular enough that it’s become a hard “We’ve been going in the new building ever since it opened, and in those 10 years, we’ve only missed this game twice,” Mowrey said. “In the one year, it was too warm and there was no ice, and then last year was the only other time.” The AHL will be back to regular action next week, “And as long as we have enough guys coming out to pay for the ice, we’re happy,” Mowrey said with a laugh. it’s all about.”

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Unity the key for Moose Jaw’s Coakwell, Justin Kripps in four-man bobsleigh Olympic bronze Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express When the latest Olympic cycle began four years ago, there were a lot of questions surrounding the Justin Kripps four-man bobsleigh team. With a new team behind the veteran driver, would they stay together through the full quadrennial? Would they have the kind of results they needed on the World Cup circuit to remain relevant? And could they contend for a medal when the 2022 Bejing Games kicked off? The answer to all those questions came on Saturday night at the Yangiing National Sliding Centre -- and it was an overwhelming ‘yes’. And with that, Moose Jaw’s Ben Coakwell is an Olympic medalist. Coakwell joined driver Kripps, Cam Stones and Ryan Sommer to win bronze in a time of 3:55.09, capping their four runs pic medal. night about our journey and it’s just like I feel like everything just lined up for us,” Coakwell told The Canadian Press the day after the run/ “When we came together as a team four years ago, I had a feeling in my gut and I think the program did, too. And they kept us together. We performed early and got better and I just feel like everything sort of came together.” World Cup circuit in the 2021-22 season to go along with a third-place showing 2020-

It wasn’t without its share of late dramatics, though, as Kripps had to use all his driving skills to hold on to their medal seconds ahead of Germany’s Christoph Hafer for third. “It’s no different than Michael Jordan hitting a game-winning shot with the seconds dying,” Coakwell said. “That’s what he did (Saturday). I never had any doubt. I don’t think any of these guys did.” Germany’s Francesco Freidrich won

Canada’s Justin Kripps, Ryan Simmer, Cam Stones and Moose Jaw’s Ben Coakwell with their Olympic bronze medals. The Canadian Press 21 and 2019-20. All with the same crew, creating a valuable sense of team unity that would shine through in Beijing. “We’ve proven what a team can do when it’s allowed to grow together and I feel like that’s a good lesson for Canada moving forward in the sport of bobsleigh,” said Coakwell, a former Central Cyclones and U of S Huskies football standout. “It’s just a great feeling to have this happen and for everything to come together at the time it needed to.”

Kripps wasted no time sending the message he was there to compete when the Games kicked off -- he put down the top times during the third and fourth training runs to immediately emerge as a medal contender. slotted Canada into third place, and it was a position they’d never relinquish, with

With their runs and on-track celebrations behind them, all that was left was the medal presentation. Coakwell did the honours for his teammates before Kripps hung the former running back’s bronze medal around his neck. “We’re a brotherhood,” Coakwell team second. We’ve been there for each other through it. “I just felt like I needed to do that because I just feel so strongly for these guys.” Kripps felt much the same way about his teammates and their ongoing success. “The guys have worked so hard and worked so well together doing all of the little details right,” Kripps said. “For us to stay together for four years and for it to end in a medal is just awesome. I’m super proud of this one.”

59.27-second run clinched the medal.

Warriors close out regular season with win over Tisdale, now waiting begins Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw AAA Warriors did what nale on Family Day against the Tisdale Trojans. Now they just have to wait and see not

from fourth to sixth in the standings, with the teams around them also having plenty of room for movement as they wrap up their seasons. With some teams seeing their cam-

who they’ll face in the playoffs. The Warriors scored four times in the second period and had tons of scoring chances throughout the game on their way ey League action at Mosaic Place. The win saw the Warriors become the

March, it’s a matter of keeping the Warriors fresh and ready for whenever the post-season begins. “We’ll be getting a little break here, but having some momentum heading into the playoffs is huge,” Davis said. “The hardest part of the year is right now, when we’re playing the waiting game and keeping these guys engaged and ready to go. I think they’re gonna be excited for what playoffs start, but it’s that time in between where we got to make sure that they stay sharp.” Be sure to follow www.smaaahl.com for the latest scores and updates in the coming week and keep an eye on www. moosejawtoday.com for the latest on the Warriors’ playoff opponents.

up their regular season, as they capped the moved them into a three-way tie for fourth place at the time, with the Prince Albert Mintos having one game left in their reggames remaining on their schedule. Before that sorts itself out, there was the business at hand on Feb. 21st, , and the Warriors did what they had to do against a

Warriors Connor Miller and Grady Hoffman celebrate Miller’s second-period goal

AAA Warriors goaltender Ryan Bain makes a spectacular glove save during a Trojans power play, one of several impressive second-period stops for the rookie netminder. playing out the string. tight that preserved his shutout. “It’s tough getting up for games like Ashtyn Shields broke through for Tisthat, but we’ve got a good group of guys in dale with a power-play goal with 3:21 to there and they knew what was on the line,” play, but all that seemed to do was make said Warriors assistant coach Carter Davis. the Moose Jaw skaters angry -- Blake Bet“They played well, they got the job done son, Austin Woodley and Daxin Peterson and those were two important points.” Warriors leading scorer Rowan Calvert and team captain Jake Britlz got It was Jonah Marshall’s turn to shine things going for Moose Jaw with a pair of it 3-0 7:55 into the second. The Trojans still had pride to play for, though, and Warriors goaltender Ryan Bain had to be sharp in the mid-portion of the period to keep things close. He ended up with 17 saves in the frame, a good portion of those on solid scoring chances in

close out scoring. Cody Wilson. out of the way, the waiting begins.

AAA Warriors forward Daxin Peterson battles for the puck in front of the Tisdale net.

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Nord In Final Preparations For National Biathlete Championships By Robert Thomas - MJ Independent

As the Winter Olympics have wrapped up in China there is one local athlete that is about take that next big step towards one day a shot at Olympic gold. And it is not a winter sport, despite having a Moose Jaw club, many Moose Javians think about. The sport is biathlon and the athlete is Kaycee Nord. Kaycee Nord - photo The 16 year old and courtesy Rose Nord grade 11 Peacock Collegiate student Nord is set to take her dreams of hopefully someday Olympic success as she is set to compete at the Canadian National Biathlon Championships to be held March 11th - 18th in Prince George, BC. “I think it will be a pretty fun activity and I will do my best to outshoot them. It is what I can do better,” the aspiring athlete told MJ Independent in a telephone interview. Nord is one of eight (8) members of the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association Moose Jaw Biathlon Club. Her dad Curtis is the local coach for all eight athletes. The sport of biathlon combines cross-country skiing with shooting in what is described by the New York Times as a sport which combines endurance with precision. The Participants in the event must ski a set distance and then shoot at and hit targets. Failing to hit a target results in penalty lap on a small circuit that adds to the athlete’s Athletes have elevated heart and breathing from the and not ski penalty laps. Nord, who started cross-country skiing at the age of nine, said she took up biathlon at the same time. biathlon. So it has been seven years (since I started the sport.” But why biathlon? “I just found the sport interesting, I guess. My brother was in rodeo and ,” she said about why she initially took up biathlon. And in rodeo they had a shooting event in Pilot Butte and we had to use the Regina Wildlife Federation range. And the head coach for biathlon there asked if he could bring some athletes from Regina there to show kids what biathlon is. And that is how I got into biathlon.” The sport can be both challenging and relaxing Nord said. lenge and I enjoy that and it is really fun. It’s really fun to do. It’s a really good challenge.” Despite the misconception that biathlon is not a big sport Nord said her attraction locally is the sport is more like a big family and Canada has had some strong international competitors.

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Kaycee Nord on the range shooting in the prone position during competition - Photo credit Carolyn Bowler “We had a really good Canadian team in national biathlon world cup and I want to be on that team someday eventually and that is who I look up to. Especially the female athletes because I can relate to them more,” she said. Canada has had such distinguished female biathlon competitors as Myriam Bedard who won a bronze medal in the 15 km individual event at the 1992 Olympics and later at the 1994 Olympic games won gold in the 7.5 km sprint and the 15 km individual event. Bedard is the only North American to win a medal - in both male and female events - at an Olympic games. As a younger girl in the sport her dad Curtis, as well as her coach locally, said his daughter Kaycee “looked up to the older athletes the girls in Saskatchewan.” “Now she has become one of those girls that the younger generation of girls are starting to see and look up to. Biathlon in Saskatchewan is a small community and its awesome. We call it the biathlon family. Its an excellent environment,” Curt said. “But that is just how the kids in Saskatchewan. They get started and they see the older athletes compete and it just seems to drive that passion,” he said. Training for the national championships is intense. Not only is there shooting practice at the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association range for the entire Moose Jaw club every Tuesday but there is physical conditioning as well. She skis everyday - up to 12 kilometers - supplementing it with workouts at the gym three times a week plus a stationary bike in between. “I try to ski as much as possible, when I can,” she said. Being in good physical condition is important but so to is the mental aspect of biathlon. Nord said when you come to the shooting end of biathlon you need to be able to mentally focus on the task while at the same time blocking out the effects of breathing harder, an elevated heart rate as well as being tired because of the sport’s pace. “You need to have a constant ski race that is not a casual walk in the park type of speed. It is more like me being able to hold that constant race speed. You have to try to develop a skiing strength, the speed and have good cardio to be able to take in that air as much as you can so you can continue to push hard.” Biathletes in Saskatchewan are trained to use mental imagery of their hitting the targets to help tune out the fatigue and effort of skiing, she said. “It all depends the athlete’s technique from pushing hard on the trails to shooting clean on the range.” Additionally the length of trail needed to be traveled in the course of a competition increases as a biathlete grows older. having facilities because biathlon is not seen as a typical Canadian winter sport such as other sports like hockey

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Kaycee Nord at the start of one of her competitions photo courtesy Rose Nord

(ski trails and things like that,” she said. She pointed to the example of how in Moose Jaw the shooting is in an indoor hand gun range not wearing skis. The range can also be crowed with eight club members using the facility, she said. “In biathlon you shoot with your skis on…but with or practice you can have six kids at the range at one time but skis just get in the way. So we just don’t shoot with our skis on. It is not bad. If you have a lot of kids that are fairly tall there are a lot of overlapping legs,” she said. The other problem is that until this year, there were no cross-country ski trails in the city which meant travelling to usually Buffalo Pound or Regina to ski. “Moose Jaw now has got some trails. It is kind of nice to just have something to go and ski on,” she said, adding “after school and earlier you don’t have to drive anywhere.” “Yes, I am so happy that we have trails. We haven’t had grooming but the trails are great. the trails that are fairly new they are not too bad.” Interjecting Curtis said “and Mother Nature has not been super kind to us this year but Kaycee is pumped and all of the other Moose Jaw athletes can’t wait to be able to get out and go with skis.” The groomed trails established in partnership between the recently formed Moose Jaw XC Ski Club Inc, Wakamow Valley Authority and City of Moose Jaw has been tremendous because it cuts down on travel enormously. “Not having to drive to Buffalo Pound, Regina or re-opening the trails in the Wakamow Valley brings. biathlon is a sport, when compared to other winter sports, where the better and elite athletes are in their mid to late twenties in age. said.

Kaycee Nord at a competition at Canmore - photo courtesy Rose Nord She has been on the SaskFirst high performance team for the past three years. qualify for the event. Asked by MJ Independent what her thoughts were was something she was looking forward to and one of the steps she needed to take if she was going to achieve her goal of making the Canadian national team someday. She said in competitions she had seen the skiing abilities of other biathletes - especially the ones from Alberta - but felt she had a ski up on them because of her shooting ability. “I think it will be a pretty fun activity and I will do my best to outshoot them (other competitors).It’s what I can do better.” Curtis said the family was proud of his daughter’s accomplishments. “We’re all super excited as heck about this and Kaycee is tickled pink to be on the team this year.” https://www.mjindependent.com/sports/2022/2/19/nrfgNGWak1Y

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Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express and second place behind unbeaten Central, while the Vikings are third at 3-3 and Notre Dame sits fourth at 1-7 Peacock 70, Notre Dame 65 After only managing to score 69 points between them through three quarters, the two clubs exploded for 64 in

The Peacock Toilers seem to have found a knack for turning on the offensive jets when they need to in Moose Jaw high school boys basketball league action. That proved to be a crucial factor in a pair of contests this past week, as the Toilers picked up a close 70-65 win over the Notre Dame Hounds in Wilcox on Thursday night before rolling to a 72-52 victory against the Vanier Vikings on Friday. The two wins see Peacock holding down a 5-1 record

in Wilcox. Notre Dame got off to one of their best starts of the cock got back into the swing of things before the half, though, outscoring the Hounds 15-7 in the second to trail by only three at the break. It was all defence in the third quarter as neither team was able to get anything going under the opposition’s basket, leading to Notre Dame holding a 36-33 lead -- with Peacock putting up seven points to the Hounds’ six. Peacock proceeded to outdo their entire previous of10 minutes, and Notre Dame was right there with them with 29, leading to one of the highest-scoring quarters in league play this season. The Toilers had four players reach double digits in scoring as balance proved to be their key. Bryce Baumann

and Rafael Pondevida led the way with 11 points each, Nathan McDougall and Dominick Mall had 10 apiece. John Lopez had a 25-point outing for the Hounds, Joey Rocha and Owen Thomas picked up 11 each. Peacock 72, Vanier 52 Things were close in the early going between the two teams, as a late three-pointer by Pondevida was the only All that did was set the stage for the Toilers’ offensive outbreak over the next 10 minutes, as Mall put up 11 of his team-high 16 points in the second quarter and the contest went from as close as could be to a 42-21 Peacock edge at the break. To their credit, Vanier put on a surge of their own once the two teams returned to the court, outscoring the Toilers by seven to get back within striking distance 56McDougall had 15 points for Peacock, while Pondevida also hit double digits with 11. Vanier’s offence was led by Eric Meili with 15 points, Gavin Seida scored 13 and Brayden McLean added 12. League action continues on Tuesday, with Vanier at Lumsden and Central at Peacock in both boys and girls action. Game times are 6:20 p.m. for the girls and 8 p.m. for the boys.

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Miller Express The Moose Jaw Miller Express will once again have a loCanadian Baseball League season opens in a little over three months’ time. The Express recently announced that former Moose Jaw Minor Baseball standout Reece Helland will be returning to the team for the upcoming campaign, and if things go as well for him on the mound this summer as they are right now, he could be in for a banner season. Helland, who turns 23 in May, is off to an outstanding start with the Olathe, Kansas-based MidAmerica Nazerene Pioneers, having put together a 3.18 earned run average and 1.06 walks and hits per inning pitched in four appearances so far for the NAIA school. After suiting up last season with Monterey Peninsula College in the California Community Colleges Athletic Association, the 6-foot-0, 190-pound right-handed hurler Benedictine Mesa and had an immediate impact. Helland needed only 15 pitches to strike out three of the four batters he faced as MidAmerica picked up a 7-5 victory. Helland didn’t allow a run until his third appearance, when he earned his second save of the season after giving nings of work against Olivet Nazerene.

Helland signed with the Pioneers in March of 2021 after an impressive pair of seasons in California. That included a 0.00 ERA and 15 strikeouts against three walks before making eight appearances last season with a 3.52 ERA, four strikeouts and a pair of saves. Despite the last two Miller Express seasons being cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, Helland will be a He made four appearances as a third baseman in the win over Yorkton on July 30. By that time, Helland was well on his way to becoming a full-time pitcher, and by the end of the 2019 WCBL season, he was one of the Miller Express’ top relievers, sporting a 2.95 ERA over 21 innings of work while striking out 19. MidAmerica Nazerene’s 48-game season began on Jan. 26 and runs through Apr. 30, followed by the NAIA playoff season. You can follow along with how Helland and the Pioneers are doing at www.mnusports.com/sports/baseball/ season in two years on Sunday, May 27 when they host the

Medcine Hat Mavericks. You can check out the full season schedule on www.westerncanadianbaseballleague.ca/.

Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express For the past two seasons, the Moose Jaw Minor Lacrosse Association simply found a way to play the game. throughout the province shuttered and the indoor box version of the game pushed to the sidelines, that meant a retook to the 1996 Summer Games Park to familiarize and re-familiarize themselves with the sport, with a series of exhibition games with Queen City Lacrosse keeping the game alive in the city. It was almost back to normal in the summer of 2021 in action, and things rolled along almost as if COVID-19 was a thing of the past. This summer, it will be. And with that, it’s full steam ahead for MJLAX. The organization is currently taking registration across all age groups and in both divisions for the coming

campaign, which traditionally begins in April and runs until the end of June. Fees for the six-and-under and eight-and-under divisions are $100 / $125, with the season including a comseasons and continue to grow booth indoor and outdoor versions of the sport. Field fees for 10U and 12U are $80 each and $100 for 14U and 16U. The popular box version -- featuring the perennial league- and provincial-championship contending Mustangs -- includes a $275 fee for the 10U and 12U divisions, $325 for the 14U and 16U age classes. Registration can be completed at www.rampregistrations.com/login?v3=28e79be0d7 and for the latest information on Moose Jaw lacrosse, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/moosejawmustangslacrosse. Any questions about MJLAX and registration, feel free to e-mail information@moosejawmustangslacrosse.ca.

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Moose Jaw’s Ackerman,

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Tough loss to Saskatoon’s Kesslering eliminates Haupstein foursome from title contention

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It wouldn’t be the Original 16 Cash League if there wasn’t at least a mild upset

second, two in the third and three more in the fourth along the way -- before dropping a 7-4 decision to Regina’s Elizabeth Kessel in the B-semi-

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her damage with a four-spot in the sixth end and steal in the seventh, with Haupstein unable to recover from there. Skylar Ackerman discusses strategy with Emily HaupThat loss dropped Haupstein and Taylor Stremick during the Moose Jaw Sask stein straight into one of the Women’s Curling Tour stop this past fall. A provincial junior women’s curling championship just wasn’t in the cards for Moose Jaw’s Skylar Ackerman and the Emily Haupstein rink. Haupstein, third Ackerman, second Taylor Stremick and lead Abbey Johnson dropped an 8-7 decision to Saskatoon’s day evening in Martensville, and as a result were eliminated from the competition. Things got off to a solid start for the Saskatoon-based foursome, as they took a 10-3 win over Wadena’s Kaydence Lalonde in their opening game on Wednesday night, but they’d drop their next contest 9-5 to eventual A-side winner Madison Kleiter of Saskatoon to fall to the B-side. There, Haupstein hammered out a

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meeting, as Haupstein held a 4-3 lead deuce in the sixth and Haupstein single in the seventh, things were all tied up heading Haupstein was able to hold Kesslering to a single point in the eighth before tacking on a deuce in the ninth to lead 7-6 heading into the 10th. But then, heartbreak: Kesslering made an impressive angle raise point win. Be sure to check out www.saskcurl. ca for the latest from the rest of the junior women’s provincial championship.

With the opening games of the 10team league’s post-season taking the ice, nea, 4-14) pulled off a 7-5 victory over nals. Arguin took a 3-2 lead out of the third end, but Cornea took control from there, blanking the fourth and then using the hammer to put up a three-spot the following frame. A steal of one in the sixth gave Cornea a 6-3 lead, and after Arguin made things interesting with a seventh-end deuce, Cornea would close things out with one in the eighth. tle of 4-14 teams, with EMJ Marketing

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Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at: jritchie@moosejawtoday.com For current information on Sask regulations on COVID-19 visit saskatchewan. ca/COVID19. Pancake and Politics Breakfast hosted by Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce will be held on March 4th from 7:30 to 9:00 am at Mosaic Place. Join for breakfast and a Town Hall meeting and discussion on the Sask labour market and mental health with MLAs Tim MacLeod & Greg Lawrence, and Mayor Clive Tolley. Please call the local Chamber of Commerce for tickets and more information. World Day of Prayer 2022 Service in Moose Jaw at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St. on Friday, March 4- 2:00 p.m. The 2022 service was prepared by the women of England, Northern Ireland, Wales and demonstrates the theme of “I Know the Plans I Have for You” based on Jeremiah 29:1-14. The World Day of Prayer is an event organized under the umbrella of the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. The W.I.C.C. includes representatives of several churches. For further information, access wicc.org. COVID Protocols will be followed. The Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation will be holding their Annual Fish Fry on March 18th and March 19th with two sittings each evening 5:30 and 7:30, after a two year absence due to COVID. Northern Pike fried to perfection, beans, coleslaw and buns for dine-in or take-out dinner - $30pp. For tickets call Sandra Dewald @306.692.8848 or fry will take place at the Wildlife Federation building located at 1396 – 3rd Ave NE behind the Town n Country mall. Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ In-person adult programming: All in-person programs require a mask. Avid Knitters: Are you an avid knitter or crocheter? Grab some needles and join in for good times, fun and spools of friendship. Wear a mask. Bring your own water bottle as there will be no refreshments at this time. Everyone meeting will be held. Virtual youth programming on MJPL’s Discord channel MJPL has several clubs and activities available for ages 13-19 on their DisDungeons & Dragons for teens is held every Friday from 4-6:00 p.m. New although registration is required in advance. Any questions about the youth programming can be sent to youth@ moosejawlibrary.ca. In-person library activities require registration.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meetings at Masonic Temple tentative luncheon dates are March 16 and May 18, 2022. Must show Idention for Covid-19 double vaccination. Masks are mandatory when not eating. The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame (Battleford, Sask.) requests nomination submissions into the following categories: individual; team; family or community. Deadline is March 15, 2022. If you know someone who contributes to baseball and deserves to be considered for induction, please submit a nomination. For further information please call 306-446-1983, or email saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel. net” Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information. The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-6925453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59. events. · LOUNGE HOURS: Mon to Thurs 9:30-6:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00 · VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30 · DARTS –Thursday @ 7:00 pm Non-members & New Players welcome · FRIDAY SUPPERS – Friday @ 5:15 pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday. Suppers provided by various Moose Jaw Businesses. Price range $10 - $15 depending on menu. · MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER & CHASE THE ACE - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm - Everyone welcome · SHUFFLEBOARD –Fridays @ 7:00 pm - Drop-in League - Everyone welcome Additionally you can check all the upcoming events at royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca alcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw. ca/upcoming-events Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm 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.

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Obituaries / Memorials MCARTHUR, ANNIE Annie (Ann) McArthur (née: Holowaty) passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12th, 2022 at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital, with family by her side. Ann was born on May 19th, 1931 to parents Eli and Anastasia Holowaty of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Ann was raised and educated in Foam Lake, HETHERINGTON, HELEN It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Helen on February 12, 2022, after living a long, healthy life of 93 years. Mom was born on May 3, 1928, to Donald and Margaret McCargar. She was raised on the farm attending Coyote Run School and later graduated from Peacock High School in Moose Jaw. Helen worked at Sasktel until she met her husband to be, Clifford Hetherington. Clifford and Helen married in 1948 and they established their life on their farm not far from Cliff’s mom and dad in the Clinton District. addition to raising her family, mom liked the farm life. Mom loved going to the pasture to pick crocus in the spring. In the fall when the combines would come in the yard at night with all their lights, mom was sure they went by the house faster than they would go down the road. Meals at seeding and harvest was always special because that was “payday”. Finding a spot to set up a table in the shade or by a bin to stay out of the wind was always the challenge. In the summer spending time at the lake with family was a joy. Mom had a few hobbies which included knitting sweaters for the family and jean jackets from old blue jeans. Mom was also an amazing cook, a master of perfect pie pastry creating the best pies in the countryside and greatly enjoyed hosting dinner parties with friends. Mom spent much time in the garden however was also actively involved in the community being a member of the Mount Pleasant Ladies Group and was always willing to lend a hand to her neighbours. Mom had an artistic side to her which she tapped into later in life creating many beautiful paintings that she proudly hung throughout our home. Mom was always up for an adventure striving to live life to the fullest. Mom moved to the Bentley and there she enjoyed playing bingo, card games and going on bus trips. Mom enjoyed her trips with Gail to Dauphin, Manitoba to visit Dale and Ray. We know mom was grateful to have Gail in Moose Jaw to help her with many things and provide her with the support to live on her own. Predeceased by her husband of 56 years Clifford (2005) and son Douglas (2011), Mom leaves to mourn her four daughters Carol (Ian) MacRae, Barb Herbert, Gail Hetherington and Nancy Hetherington; daughter in law Sherry; grandchildren Mark (Jodie) Hetherington, Kerri (Andy) Hetherington, Stevie (Brad) MacRae, Mackenzie (Evan) MacRae, James (Zana) MacRae, Megan Simon (Cameron), Tanner Simon (Kayla); 9 great grandchildren; her brother Dale (Rae) McCargar; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends who will also miss Mom At Mom’s request a funeral service will not be held. For those wishing memorial donations may be made to Riverside Mission or the Moose Jaw Health Foundation. In living memory of Helen, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview.com (Obituaries). Chrystine Dacey – Funeral Director Intern

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12, she moved to Moose Jaw, SK and completed a business course. Ann had many interesting jobs such the Auto License Department. She retired in 1987 as Ann married Robert (Bob) McArthur in 1956 and enjoyed many trips to the Western Provinces and the US, enjoying the odd casino and horse races. They had one daughter, Laurie, in 1960. Ann loved her sports including curling, the Blue Jays, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. She was a huge fan of her granddaughters’ sports and loved to watch all their school sports, but her favourite seemed to be Ladies Fastball. She very rarely missed a game at the ball diamonds cheering Jenn, Jess, and their friends on and loved going with us to their tournaments. Her granddaughters were her pride and joy. Derek Chan and Derek Kosloski joined our family and Ann was blessed to have four great-grandchildren: Rowan, Bodhi, Parker, and Quinn. The family pets held a special place in her heart as well: Buddy, Nipper, Reggie, Diesel, Jake and Brie. She was predeceased by her parents, Eli and Anastasia Holowaty; husband, Robert (Bob) McArthur; brothers: Peter (Lena) Holowaty, Bill (Mary) Holowaty, Metro (Myroslawa) Holowaty, John (Annie) Holowaty, Steve in-law: Lena, Mary, Myroslawa, Annie and Rosie Fred Bonar; and in-laws: Dugald and Marion McArthur, Ann will be lovingly remembered and survived by her daughter, Laurie (Kelly) Wiens; granddaughters, Jennifer (Derek) Chan and Jessica (Derek) Kosloski; great-grandchildren: Rowan and Bodhi Chan, Parker and Quinn Kosloski; special remaining family: sister, Katy Bonar; brother, Mike Holowaty; sister-in-law, Lily Holowaty; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our relatives and friends for their kind words and expressions of sympathy. Thank you so much for all the care Mom has been given, especially in the last Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital Staff, Pioneer Lodge Transition, and Extendicare. Your kindness and care for Mom was so comforting and will always be remembered. We love you Mom, “Big Grandma” (“Big Baba”), You hold a special place in all our hearts, DITTO! Vichnaya Pamyat! A Private Family Service was held on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 with Reverend Doug Shepherd expression of sympathy, donations in Ann’s name may be made to The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 2160 Broad St, Regina, SK S4P 1Y5 or The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Todd Sjoberg, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www. moosejawfuneralhome.com

KINCHEN, FLOYD Floyd Percy Kinchen, aged 88 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Friday, February 11th, 2022. Floyd was born on December 1st, 1933 in Limerick, Saskatchewan to John Herbert and Evelyn Best Kinchen, the second of three sons. Known as an enterprising young man growing up, Floyd delivered groceries with his bike, and helped revive and run the town theatre. He apprenticed with Weyburn Funeral Home and then worked at Saskatoon Funeral Home. In 1958 he transferred to Moose Jaw where he married the love of his life, Dona Mae Erickson, on July 25th, 1960. Together they lived in Moose Jaw and Moosomin, SK and then moved to Vancouver, BC. Floyd worked at Simmons and McBride Funeral Home initially, and later moved into estate planning. He became a distinguished speaker and Charter Member in Toastmasters International. Soft spoken, with a gentle manner, he mastered the art of story-telling. Upon retirement, Floyd followed his dream of living on a sailboat and exploring the Gulf Islands and Broughton Archipelago Islands north of Vancouver. Floyd and Dona easily made friends and became part of a supportive community of sailing enthusiasts. He spent the last years of his life back in Moose Jaw, blessed with caring neighbours and family nearby. Floyd is survived by his wife of 61 years, 4 sistersin-law, 2 brothers-in-law, 1 niece, 5 nephews, several great-nieces and nephews and their children, as well as many dear cousins and countless friends. The family gratefully remembers the years of care and attention given to them by Floyd and Dona and will strive to keep Floyd’s memory alive by carrying forward his legacy of caring for others. Our special thanks to the Regina Cancer Clinic, Moose Jaw Home Care, Kinsmen Cafe, Moose Jaw Volunteer Drivers, and the staff at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital for their exemplary care. Thank you to all who have reached out with your prayers and expressions of love to honour Floyd’s memory and lighten our hearts. May God bless you all. A Memorial Service to honour Floyd will be held at a may be made to The Canadian Diabetes Association, 919B Albert St, Regina, SK S4R 2P6. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

Please include the Moose Jaw Health Foundation in your estate plan to help your community for generations to come. Please contact us for more information. Moose Jaw Health Foundation 55 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 0C2 Phone (306) 694-0373

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Obituaries / Memorials GIBBS, WILLIAM (BILL) William F. Gibbs (Bill) was born on Oct 6, 1957, in Moose Jaw and passed away Feb 17, 2022, in Regina after a short-lived journey with cancer. Bill grew up on the family farm in the Blue Hill District and attended Briercrest School in the Village of Briercrest. Bill was a professional driver since a young boytractors, school buses, RCMP transport buses and City of Moose Jaw buses. After receiving the Century Family Farm Award in 2006 Jim and Bill sold the family farm. Bill drove school bus for Prairie South School Division for 29 Row” at the Briercrest Community Hall where visiting and teasing was Bill’s pleasure until 2015 when he relocated to Moose Jaw. Bill took on employment as a transport driver at RCMP depot; he enjoyed chauffeuring the Cadets around Depot and area. He then joined the team at Moose Jaw City Transit System. Bill was an avid collector of all things ground transportation and was a supporter of the local arts community. Bill was the family and community photographer, photographing many weddings, reunions, and special events. Bill was devoted to his dogs and tolerated the cats. Pre-deceased by his parents Jim and May Gibbs, brothers in law Wilfred Runzer and Ken Sempel and Cousin John Jasper. He will be missed by his sisters (Floyd), niece Kristin (Doug), nephew Robert (Jenn) and Great Nieces and Nephews Jillian, Joel, Alaina,

BLACK, ELIZABETH Elizabeth Kathrine Black (née: Klepsch), aged 74 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 13th, 2022 at the Wascana Rehab Center in Regina, SK. Liz was born on October 22nd, 1947 in Kincaid, SK. Liz was predeceased by her father, Anton; mother, Kathrine; and siblings: Hank, Reg (Dot), and Trudy (Bernie). Left to mourn her loss are her husband, Jim; daughter, Penny (Shaun); grandsons, Grayson and Conor; brother, Kurt (Carol); sister-in-law, Bridget; as well as many nieces and nephews. Liz moved to Moose Jaw with her Mother and siblings at the age of 5 after her father’s death. She graduated from Peacock High School and immediately began a 37 year career with the federal government, including running the from CRA in Regina, SK in 2002. Jim and Liz drove stock cars for many years and she loved racing in the Powder Puff races. They also enjoyed their lake front cabin at Sun Valley. In later years, Liz and Jim enjoyed cribbage games every Tuesday at the local Legion where she also volunteered on many committees. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at a may be made to The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7 where they adopted her beloved cat Bob. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com

family and his buddy Troy Tinnish as well as numerous cousins and friends. A special thanks to all who cared for Bill over the years. can be made to a charity of your choice. In living memory of Bill, a memorial planting will be made by Jones-Parkview Funeral Services. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.jonesparkview. com (Obituaries). Chrystine Dacey – Funeral Director Intern

HOWELL, SHARON Sharon Lee Howell (O’Hearne) passed away on February 9,2022, at the young age of 71 after a brief

law Darryl Moreau by her side. Sharon was born in London,

parents laid roots in Moose Jaw, SK in 1962 after Donald was posted with the RCAF. Sharon graduated from

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Rev. Dr. John Kreutzwieser is a retired pastor from Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Moose Jaw, SK. He graduated with a doctorate degree in 2006 from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies in Florida. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not of this publication.

Alms For most of the Christian world Wednesday, March 2nd is the beginning of the Season of Lent, except for Orthodox Christians, when Great Lent begins on Monday, March 7th. Though the starting date and number of days of Lent has varied over the centuries, it has always been a time of spiritual renewal through days of fasting in preparation for the Easter celebrations. Over the years a time of 6 weeks for Lent became common among many Christian groups, starting on the Sunday 42 days before Easter. This gave 36 days of fasting since Sundays were not a fast day. In the 7th century the start date was moved back 4 days to allow a 40-day fasting period, as 40 was an important Biblical number. Thus, Ash Wednesday was developed in the 11th century as a Lenten kick-off. It is distinguished

traditional disciplines of Lent for Christians are prayer, fasting, and alms. The word alms means something given freely to relieve the poor. It comes from the Olde English aelmes, which is derived from the Greek word eleemosyne, meaning a kind deed. Jesus said, “When you give to the needy (eleemosynen), sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:2-4) This implies the notion of sharing without need of compensation or recognition. The word “charity” became an equivalent term for alms. The archaic use of charity meant the generosity and helpfulness given towards the needy or suffering, purely out of love for others. Alms often referred to monetary donations but could also be deeds of kindness. The Acts of the Apostles chapter 9 records, “Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity (eleemosynon).” When she died suddenly the apostle Peter was called to provide comfort and encouragement. “All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.” Thus, alms was associated with compassion, mercy, and pity, the Greek word eleos. This was an emotion of the Good Samaritan, in Luke chapter 10, the help given the man who was beaten and robbed was described by

Jesus as “the one who showed him mercy,” eleos. The act of providing alms is almsgiving, a concept connected to zakat (one of the 5 pillars of Islam) and sadaqah (voluntary offerings) in the Muslim world, also associated with tzedakah in Jewish teachings. Synonyms philanthropy. During the upcoming season engage in special acts of kindness to others and special monetary offerings to provide help and hope to those in need. Alms is connected to fasting, as one can donate to others the food not consumed or the money not spent to buy food. Consider donating locally to the Moose Jaw Food Bank or Riverside Mission and/or to relief organizations in our area and around circumstances in life and engage in almsgiving. As Paul encouraged, speaking to the Christians in Ephesus, “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35) Columnist John Kreutzwieser loves to research words and writes this weekly Word Wisdom column for Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com. He has an interest in the usage, origin, and relevance of words for society today. Greek and Latin form the basis of many words, with ancient Hebrew shedding light on word usage. John would like to know if anyone has a sincere interest in a relevant word that he could possibly research for an upcoming column. If so, please send your requests to wordwisdom2021@gmail.com . Words will be selected according all words will be used.

Trudeau response to Freedom Convoy turned it into a global movement

The world is watching Canada. Trudeau needs to separate the dangerous blend of public health and authoritarian politics By Shawn Whatley, Contributor - Troy Media Public health doctors created vaccination mandates and vaccine passports. Doctors tabled the ideas. Politicians docilely followed doctors’ advice and turned it into policy. Ideas shaped the policy and policy formed a protest. Public policy made the truckers’ Freedom Convoy a reality. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s response turned the protest into a global movement. The historic events of the last four weeks required more than just public health or politics. They needed public health plus politics, doctors plus politicians, authoritarian thinking plus authoritarian political response. Public health doctors follow their own Public health seeks to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people, while other doctors try to do the greatest good for the individual patient in front of them. Doctors who treat individual patients focus on patient autonomy and informed consent above all other goals. Autonomy medicine; it’s immoral to treat patients for any other reason than their own good and with their full consent. Public health doctors ‘treat’ populations and ignore patient autonomy and consent by design: these ideas mean nothing if a vaccine mandate might help the majority. According to public health, we even if it causes some harm to a few. Not taking action is itself immoral if action Friction between public and personal health isn’t new. Evidence and open debate have resolved the tension in the past. Well-known riots about smallpox vaccination stand out as a rare failure, not the norm we should expect. opposition against the protest. Authoritarians from all political camps wanted action to deal with the protest. Mandates animated the authoritarian left. “Law and order” animated the authoritarian right. Now that police have cleared the protest, political authoritarians can cheer. No

doubt, pundits will remind Canadians that clearing the protest is what most Canadians wanted. Now it’s time to focus on something new. Indeed, Trudeau’s political survival now depends on him changing the topic. This was easier before social media when legacy media represented an institution that sense, social media is everything legacy media is not. People will never forget some of the videos they have seen: police horses trampling an elderly Indigenous woman out with her walker; police dressed like soldiers, carrying automatic weapons and marching beside enormous ling an old veteran off the National War Memorial and into a snowbank. We can’t erase public memory: police smashing windows of a parked vehicle, dragging a citizen into the street; aimed at a female journalist, then apparently smashing her with a wooden rod. These images shape our sense of who we are and where we live. G.K. Chesterton, essayist and political pundit, said that, regardless of what you believe, belief rests on the same three things for all people: one person, one story, one image. Freedom protesters in America, France, New Zealand and elsewhere Laurier, a former Liberal prime minister, might be proud. His anachronism, “Canada is free, and freedom is its nasucceeds. The freedom movement asks for less – less interference by government and fewer mandates from the managerial class. Public health doctors invented the mandates, but Trudeau put them into action for cross-border travel. Trudeau could have doused the convoy before it

got going. He has met with other protesters of other issues but refused to respond to the one he created. He dismissed and delegitimized the Freedom Convoy and turned it into a global movement instead. If Trudeau were smart, he would celebrate his victory and suspend the act. Then he would show how the science has changed and drop his vaccine travel mandates immediately. The world is watching Canada. Trudeau needs to separate the dangerous

blend of public health and authoritarian politics. Let’s hope it’s not too late. Shawn Whatley is a physician, past president of the Ontario Medical Association, and a Munk senior fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute. He is the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients – Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing. © Troy Media

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