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Prairie Hockey Academy debuts expansion with new dressing rooms and team facilities Organization continues impressive growth with addition to Barkman Arena Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express When talking about the growth of the Prairie Hockey Academy over the last few years, much of the conversation has revolved around the addition of teams, success in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League and just general internal expansion.

During the Apr. 3 weekend, the Caronport-based CSSHL school - Prairie Hockey Academy held the grand opening of their new team facilities at the Barkman Arena, including a host of amenities and improvements that would make Western Hockey League teams take a Justin Simpkins pauses for a photo open house. Andy Hamilton photo second look.

Four brand-new dressing rooms, one for each PHA team. A full-service skate sharpening and repair shop. Multiple coach rooms. Just about everything a hockey program could want.

The team held a come-and-go tour of the new facilities on Apr. 3, with the team moving into their new digs the next day.

“We’re just grateful, it’s been a huge project and we’re just thrilled that it’s done,” said PHA president Justin Simpkins. “It’s been an undertaking and we’re excited to see the vision come through and some of the details come out that we didn’t envision who it belongs to -- from the logos on the dressing room ceilings to the Prairie Hockey Academy-emblazoned stick racks, the organization’s branding is everywhere.

Interestingly enough, many of those embellishments are the product of PHA patrons and friends.

“You look around and it really makes a difference,” Simpkins Members of the Calvert family gather for a photo at the Badger’s Den, named in memory of longtime PHA supporter Bob ‘Badger’ Calvert. Andy Hamilton photo

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said. “You look at the logo on the roof, the stick racks, all this was done by friends and alumni who donated and did different things. It really helps and makes it all pop.” through the facility throughout the day, including one especially interested group -- the Calvert family, who stopped by the coach’s room named in memory of Bob ‘Badger’ Calvert during their tour.

Plenty of current players were also on hand to check out their new digs, making with his family during the special for a steady stream of interested observers throughout the afternoon.

Seeing the top-of-the-line facility is something Simpkins also helps with future recruitment.

“It can only help,” he said. “Student-athletes can come in and see the dedicated space, and for me, having that space when you were an athlete is so huge, and it brings a bit of a ‘wow’ factor. It helps us set the standards we expect, and helps the student-athletes realize that they’re going to be cared for when they’re here.”

The next step in Prairie Hockey Academy’s development will steps are being taken through the remainder of the school year.

“For now, the next three months of development for this year’s student class is going to be special for them,” Simpkins said.

“They’re going to set the standard for this facility and this organization and that’s exciting.”

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‘Art for Ukraine’ online auction to raise money for Red Cross appeal

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Karen Whitney jumpstarted an artwork campaign to raise money for Ukraine when she called the Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting to ask if she could use its auction platform. The project has now gone province-wide and hopes to raise at least $10,000.

“I got the idea that maybe we could gather donated art, and have an auction,” explained Karen Whitney, a member of the Moose Jaw Art Guild. She wanted to do something to help, and as an artist, an auction fundraiser made sense.

However, Whitney wasn’t sure how to do an auction.

She called Jennifer McRorie, the curator at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG). McRorie suggested contacting Robin Schlaht at the Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting (SKNAC).

“Initially, when I talked to him, he was like, ‘OK, who is this person?’” Whitney said. That lasted about a minute – then Schlaht saw the possibilities.

Schlaht, owner and founder of SKNAC, had already been wondering if his platform could do something to contribute to humanitarian relief in Ukraine.

His concern was that a normal auction has about two months of preparation – the consignment call gets sent out six to eight weeks before bidding starts, so people can notice it and have time to transport their art to Regina.

“Our worry was maybe that we wouldn’t have enough time (because) we would want to turn this around quickly,” Schlaht said. “And then when Karen contacted us, we realized that maybe we should work with the guilds and the art clubs and the coops.”

Art groups around the province are numerous and many-themed. Some are for watercolour painters, some are woodcarving groups, some do ceramics, and many accept any art medium.

“When she contacted us, I could see a way for us to pull it together quickly, because we can reach out to those groups and that hadn’t really occurred to me before,” Schlaht said.

The art world of Saskatchewan has been coordinating since then to gather and transport donated art from both artists and collectors.

SKNAC has a large platform with

Art for Ukraine - auction online from April 13 to May 8 thousands of regular bidders and social media channels with plenty of visibility.

With the extra help from art guilds and other groups, everything came together rapidly.

The Moose Jaw Art Guild has already collected 20-30 pieces. Whitney and her husband will be driving 11 or 12 of the larger pieces to Regina on Wednesday.

Schlaht said the project has gone province-wide. Pieces have been donated from artists such as Kathleen Slavin, Marge Jessop, Gerald Jessop, Richard Thatcher, Eve Barbeau, Michael Bromley, Bonnie McBride, Hillary Ryder, Brandi Hofer, Clifford Dubois, and many others. Schlaht estimates that the auction will have around 100 pieces in total.

The goal is to raise at least $10,000.

The auction will run on the SNAC auction platform from April 13 to May 8, and 100 per cent of the winning bid for each artwork will go to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.

The SKNAC website at sknac.ca has details on how to participate. Their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts will be posting pictures of the available art as the auction approaches.

Moose Jaw Rotary Club to host Ukraine fundraising dinner

By Gordon EdgarMoose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Moose Jaw’s Rotary Clubs will host a special, homemade Ukrainian supper on Friday, April 29 to raise money for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

The meal will have deluxe handmade cabbage rolls, loaded handmade perogies, Ukrainian sausage, potato pancakes – and honey babka for dessert.

The Rotary Club of Moose Jaw and the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Wakamow are teaming up to give Moose Javians a way to contribute to humanitarian aid relief for the crisis caused by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Wakamow Rotarian Glenn Hagel said that the clubs teaming up is “not the common thing. We’re two separate clubs, we meet at different times… This is something that both clubs see as extremely im-

portant.”

Glen Blager, representing the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw, said the clubs are determined to put on a delicious meal and send much-needed funds to Rotary in Poland. Polish Rotary Clubs have mobilized to care for Ukrainian refugees, many of they were wearing.

“We strongly feel that in Moose Jaw there is a sentiment that people just wish they could do something,” Hagel said.

Rotary in Poland, to provide humanitarian aid most needed by Ukrainian refugees. It could be used for things like food, shelter, medical services, or transportation.”

A secondary goal of the meal is to cel-

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has had on life in Saskatchewan. Nearly 15% of Saskatchewanians have Ukrainian heritage.

Hagel said that a Ukrainian meal is, to many people, a Saskatchewan meal because of how well-known Ukrainian culture is here.

“When I was a kid growing up,” Blager said. “If you lived up on South Hill, you were probably Ukrainian. That was just a known fact.”

“For me,” Blager continued, “this whole thing, you know, I can’t go to Ukraine… I can’t lob bombs or shoot bullets or help with building, but I can do this.

That’s where I’m at with this thing. It’s a way I can help those Ukrainian people.”

Hagel and Blager said that some of the volunteers who will be helping to cook

the meal have Ukrainian heritage and relatives living in Ukraine – who are, even now, in harm’s way.

The meal begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of Our Lady hall at 566 Vaughan Street on April 29. Takeout meal times are from 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

The hall has a capacity of 150 – the Rotarians anticipate they can also handle about 100 takeout orders. They’re hopeful that they’ll get an outpouring of support.

Tickets are available from Sasktix or They are $28 per person for both dinner and takeout options.

Go to Sasktix.ca and select Rotary

Moose Jaw Community Choir Sings for Ukraine Submitted

The Moose Jaw Police Service has charged a semi-truck driver with offences pass with an oversized load.

The semi was travelling west on Highway 1 around 9 p.m. on April 4 when it collided with the Main Street overpass. Police and the Ministry of Highways responded to the incident, with police closing one lane for a time while ministry employees cleared debris from the highway and determined the overpass was safe to use.

Damages to the overpass and the semi-trailer unit are estimated at $250,000.

YOU CAN HELP UKRAINIAN REFUGEES JOIN THE ROTARY CLUBS APRIL 29TH AT 5:30PM Church of our Lady (566 Vaughan St) for a deluxe Ukrainian Supper $30 Menu includes:

Deluxe Handmade Cabbage Rolls, Loaded Handmade Perogies, Ukrainian Co-op Sausage, Deruny (Ukranian Potato Pancakes), Carmelized Onions & Sour Cream, with Honey Babka for dessert!

Tickets available through SaskTix or at Mosaic box office.

Limited seating. Take out orders available from 4:45pm-6:15pm.

For more information contact: Glenn Hagel 306-693-1947 or Glen Blager 306-631-6002

The Moose Jaw Community Choir held an 4th 2022. The choir shared their music with friends and family in effort to stand with the people of Ukraine and raise money to help with the devastating humanitarian consequences that are affecting those Much of the program was peace themed which was suited for the evenings gathering; these songs were selected well before anyone knew what would be hap-

ting choice that happened completely by accident. The night held special meaning and many emotions were apparent for both the choir and audience.

The members of the choir would like express their heartfelt gratitude and give thanks to all of the attendees for their amazing generosity, a total of $1206.10 was raised that will go to the Canadian Red Cross: Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal; which is directly supporting

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Whether it’s collecting fabric or distributing food, Hunger in Moose Jaw is always on the lookout for ways to help the community and meet the needs of residents. several initiatives during the next few months, all of which the community is encouraged to support.

Hunger in Moose Jaw’s annual Fall into Fabric Sale tions of fabric pieces larger than 0.5 metres, along with yarn and sewing notions, said executive director Sharla Sept.

Residents can drop off the pieces at 269 Stadacona Street West on April 20 and 21 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The fabric sale will be held at Zion United Church. munity Gardens locations. There are still some plots left that gardeners of any skill level can rent for the season. To gmail.com.

The charity plans to open the gates at both locations on Monday, April 25.

Meanwhile, the Good Food Box program is in full swing and runs until the end of June. This initiative provides quality fruits and vegetables twice a month, Sept said. This program is based on the belief that everyone has the right to safe and affordable food.

Meanwhile, the child nutrition program has been runkids regularly. According to Sept, Hunger in Moose Jaw “It is a lot of students (and) a lot of lunches,” she is a need in Moose Jaw for that food security piece for be getting that extra nutrition at home — or can’t get it … . We’ve seen that need increase over the years.

A large box of fresh fruits and veggies is $20, a small box is $15 and a bag is $10.

“We’ve had a need for it for many years. I think we’re going on 15 years now that we’ve had the program goto buy (fruits and vegetables) at a lower cost.”

Hunger in Moose Jaw hands out more than 200 boxes of produce to families every two weeks— that number more people, Sept said. Many people have praised the program, which is now more important than ever with rising food prices.

learn the best,” Sept added. “And they learn best with a full stomach.”

Hunger in Moose Jaw also operates two other programs.

One initiative is a head-start community preschool program for three- and four-year-olds, which addresses their physical needs in a supportive environment. nior chefs initiative. The former allows small groups of adults to learn how to prepare nutritious and tasty meals for their families, while the latter is a similar program geared toward kids from nine to 12.

For more information, visit Hunger in Moose Jaw’s Facebook page.

‘Using songwriting in therapeutic ways’: singer/songwriter explains personal and professional process

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Victoria Banks has been a professional singer/songwriter for 25 years and teaches songwriting at Nashville’s Belmont University. She will be singing and performing in Moose Jaw on April 29 and shared some of what she’s going to tell high school students at Peacock’s Centennial Auditorium.

“We’ll talk about the process of songwriting, we’ll talk about the importance of creativity,” Banks said. “I’m a big proponent of using songwriting in therapeutic ways, as well as in straight-up creative ways or in marketable ways.”

basically. And that is what will create the fuel for your brilliant ideas. People get caught up in that fear of the blank page, you know, the writer’s block – all of that stuff comes from a fear of not being good enough, but in our creativity, we’re tapping into something that’s bigger than that it’s there.”

Victoria Banks is from Muskoka, Ontario. She has won multiple awards, been called “one of the best songwriters in the business” by Nashville’s MusicRow magatured on TV and in movies, and has self-produced four solo albums.

Find out more about her on her website at victoriabanks.net/biography.

songwriters with military veterans, helping them write through their trauma.

“We basically create songs out of their experiences,”

Tickets are still available from Sasktix.ca.

The four Nashville singer/songwriters will be performing in support of youth mental wellness. Proceeds from the event will support mental wellness programming in Moose Jaw’s school divisions.

Today.com The morning of the 29th, there will be a preshow exclusively for high school students from Moose Jaw and area in the Peacock Auditorium. Banks is looking forward to speaking with students and giving them another tool for staying as mentally healthy as they can.

“I’ve personally struggled in my life, I have a history of mental illness in my family,” Banks said. “Songwriting has been crucial for me in my self-expression and in the way that I process the things that happened to me. So, I want to make sure that kids understand the importance of music and creativity in self-expression.”

Banks will also speak about the life of a professional songwriter. The career has more to it than people might suspect.

also works as a songwriter and where many of her students will go on to work. It’s a competitive program to get into, she said. Most students want to be their own artists, while others want to write for established artists. Both groups need the same broad set of music-making skills.

“We teach them all the different structures in songwriting, the different styles of writing in different genres.

We teach them all about how the different contracts work, all of the background legal stuff,” Banks said.

Songwriters can’t only write the lyrics – they have to be able to create a professional-sounding recording complete with music. They’re taught how to use digital audio workstations to engineer their sound. The career’s stages end up being songwriter-singer-musician-producer. The artists decide if they want to re-record it.

Still, the most important part of songwriting is also what makes it therapeutic and healing – letting go of self-criticism and embracing creativity.

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- Guest Editorial Mayor’s election promise surfaces over summer ice

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express

Whenever citizens meet for coffee or a brief news exchange, political promises and politicians quite often become the focus of conversation.

Seldom does the conversation take a positive turn, with congratulatory comments coming forth for acts and deeds by That could be changing here in Moose Jaw as we hear Mayor Clive Tolley speak about topics of interest to citizens and in doing so, reminding voters of the planks in his One of those commitments was to pursue the idea of maintaining summer ice in one of the city’s arenas. Like the sportsman he is, Tolley decided there would be traction in discussing summer ice on a broader level, from his position as mayor and with his ear closely attuned to the opinions of ice users.

Just recently he reiterated his belief that a city the size of Moose Jaw would be better served if summer ice could be made available. He was politically wise in his comment that provision of summer ice would be based on a demonstrated demand.

To balance his support for the proposal, he said several factors would have to be considered. The cost of course would be a factor, as would the capability of the infrastructure to operate year-round. Then there’s the matter of city staff. With winter staff being moved to outdoor summer tasks, more employees would be required to operate and manage the summer ice programs.

The mayor is basically telling hockey and skating ures on hand with which to support requests for summer ice. One of those considerations would be the user-pay concept, meaning all costs associated with summer ice would/should be carried by the users and not the general tax account.

No doubt Mayor Tolley has already asked city adminwell-being of the city. And would ice in Moose Jaw be detrimental to near-by communities that already provide that service? There is much to consider.

Meanwhile Tolley earns a positive check mark for remembering some of his campaign musings.

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SUMA recognizes Riverhurst Wetland project with Municipal Award

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

A ceremony on April 5 at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Regina recognized the ongoing work at the Riverhurst Wetland place winner of the 15th Saskatchewan Municipal Awards (SMAs).

The SMA’s “(celebrate) the excellent and innovative practices of Saskatchewan’s municipal governments.” They also provide a best practices library where leaders can learn about successful past projects and what those projects did differently in order to succeed.

The SMAs are managed by SUMA, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), and the province’s Ministry of Government Relations.

The Riverhurst Wetland had been steadily declining after years Riverhurst Wetland Restoration Project (supplied by Riverhurst Communiof lower-than-average rainfall and ties in Bloom) become unable to support its norMore than 500 trees have been planted as part of the mal population of waterfowl and other wetland species. According to a Village of River- project. A drip irrigation system was installed to water hurst media release, the wetland was a “parched, weedy those trees, and a nearby nursery will continue restoring and diversifying the tree population. eyesore.”

Work this year will provide wheelchair-friendly pathA team of local Communities in Bloom volunteers ways, native pollinator plantings, educational trailside secured funding from Environment and Climate Change signs, benches, and a viewing platform so visitors can apCanada’s Environmental Damages Fund to restore the wetland’s ecosystem.

Once the wetland basin is deepened and the maxiThe Environmental Damages Fund is supported by monies received from voluntary payments, court orders, - drainage system will be constructed.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by SUMA and In 2018, development began to restore the wet- SARM through this Municipal Award,” said Penny Gusland’s water levels. A corresponding goal was to build a tafson, the project lead. “We were so fortunate at almost every stage in planning the project to have people step properties when heavy rain or spring snow-melt becomes forward and offer time, materials, or expertise to help. We want to share this award with each of them. They made it overwhelming.

Prairie wetlands are essential ecosystems, acting not possible.”

The project has been supported by an expanding of watershed areas. They contribute to wildlife diversity, group of individuals, businesses, and organizations. The SMA judges especially noted the level of collaboration carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and help regulate and cooperation the project has achieved as the key to its the local climate.

Homelessness, climate action important topics for mayor during SUMA convention Jason G. Antonio Moose Jaw Express

Homelessness and reducing energy costs were two issues that resonated with Mayor Clive Tolley during this year’s SUMA convention, an event he last attended when he was a city councillor.

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) met in person in Regina from April 3 to 6 for

“So, we were curious to listen to those plans. And to be doing because it’s an opportunity for all of us to learn from this pilot project,” said Tolley.

The mayor praised two organizations in Moose Jaw for working to address homelessness.

with other councils, peers, SUMA, vendors, and provincial leaders.

Representing Moose Jaw were Clive Tolley, city manager Jim Puffalt and city councillors Doug Blanc and Crystal Froese.

“It was real good. It was a long and hard four … days,” Tolley said. “It’s long days of important stuff. We’re trying to listen and learn (and concentrate) and share some of the problems we as urban municipalities have in common.

It’s not just about us (either). We’re trying to understand also the problems other municipalities have.”

The four-day event culminated in the vaunted “bear pit session” featuring the premier and his cabinet, he continued. This gave attendees the chance to ask politicians tough questions about issues and be heard by the provincial government.

In Tolley’s mind, he believes the province heard those concerns loud and clear.

Tolley networked with many people during the convention, including other mayors and cabinet ministers.

The Moose Jaw delegation also worked with its MLAs, including Moose Jaw-North MLA Tim McLeod, who sat with the group during the bear pit sessions.

The topic of homelessness regularly arose during the convention, with many municipalities expressing their concern about this situation, the mayor recalled. Some good news was that, during the bear pit session, Premier Scott Moe talked about a pilot program in Saskatoon to

a new men’s homeless shelter. He also pointed to Square One Community Inc., which is similarly dedicated to addressing homelessness and plans to establish a women’s shelter before next winter.

Another topic discussed was how to operate municergy costs, lowering carbon emissions and saving money, Tolley said.

He noted that Moose Jaw has started its climate action plan by installing solar panels on the roofs of city hall and the Yara Centre. Furthermore, a comprehensive study of all municipal-owned buildings is occurring to determine how to reduce energy consumption at those venues and save the city money.

Coun. Dawn Luhning was the chair of this year’s SUMA convention organizing committee, which is why Tolley thinks the event was so successful. He praised her for doing a “very, very good job,” ensuring the event was well organized and demonstrating a professional demeanour.

“She got a lot of accolades from people there, so I think it showed well for her personally and for the City of Moose Jaw … ,” he added. “I think the fact Dawn Luhning was the chair really put Moose Jaw on the map … . I think she represented Moose Jaw very well.”

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MADD, MJ Police, SGI team up with signs to show where impaired drivers were caught

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

A new sign campaign began on Friday, April 1 as a partnership between MADD, SGI, and the MJPS to help Moose Jaw residents see the dangers that impaired driving poses to the lives of the community.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), and the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) will be placing signs around the community to show where impaired drivers have been caught.

The campaign will raise awareness of the consequences of driving impaired and encourage the public to help by reporting unsafe drivers.

“A lot of the enforcement that occurs within the city of Moose Jaw comes from phone calls that we receive from the public,” said Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Taylor Elder of the MJPS. “We are a smaller police service here, so for us to have cooperation from the public if they see an impaired driver, or someone who they suspect to be impaired, it’s very helpful for us.”

Destiny Schaffer, community leader for MADD Moose Jaw, whose sister was killed by a drunk driver in 2018, said that the signs serve to educate the public on their role in helping the police get impaired drivers off the roads. their calls truly make a difference,” Schaffer said. “The signs also act as a deterrent to anyone who would ignore the law and take the risk of driving impaired. And it is a risk. It’s a risk that can result in a tragedy, as my family knows all too well with the death of my sister Demi McKechnie.”

The City of Moose Jaw was represented at the campaign’s kick-off by Mayor Clive Tolley, Chief of Police Rick Bourassa, and Dawn Luhning, city councillor and chair of the Police Commission.

Tim McLeod, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Moose Jaw North was there on behalf of the province, and SGI was represented by communicaMayor Tolley and MLA McLeod both

“I would never encourage someone to follow somebody who’s not driving safely,” he said. “Now, that being said, if the person might be driving at relatively low speeds, and you don’t think it’s a danger

Last week, an impaired driver was pulled over at this intersection in front of Sunningdale Elementary School. (L-R) Chief of Police Rick Bourassa; Dawn Luhning, city councillor and chair of the police commission; Destiny Schaffer, community leader of MADD Moose Jaw; Mayor Clive Tolley; MLA Tim McLeod; Michaela gave remarks thanking the organizers of the campaign and pledging support from the city and province.

Chief Bourassa said “Last year, 2021, we encountered 126 incidences of impairment. And we know that that’s not all of the incidences that occurred. We know we just touched the tip of the iceberg.”

Bourassa added that over the years impaired driving thanks to hard work, education, and enforcement, and called the sign campaign another step towards education.

S/Sgt Elder said they want the signs to show that impaired driving is not an isolated concern. It’s not just people driving from bar to bar downtown, he said, this is people driving by our schools and our playgrounds where our children are present.

Elder said that members of the public should consider their personal safety

Former Saskatchewan premier becomes director of helium explorer

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

Another publicly listed helium player has joined the Saskatchewan helium industry.

Helium Evolution Incorporated of Calgary went public on March 30 on the Toronto Venture Exchange listing 78.3 million shares.

Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall is a director of Helium Evolution with a holding of 502,700 shares, accord-

Three regions make up most of the acreage — the McCord-Mankota region, an area east of that, and an area near the Alberta border and Maple Creek.

One well drilled in the McCord area provided 1.1 per cent helium.

Starting in the second quarter this year plans are to drill up to six wells in the McCord acreage.

authorities.

In three years the company has acquired leases from the province on 5.25 million acres of helium prospective land — one of the largest helium land holdings of any player in the province.

day of trading.

The company had approximately $12 million cash at Dec. 31, 2021.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@ sasktel.net

and the safety of the public when deciding whether to follow someone they suspect of impaired driving.

us to have somebody who’s following the person in real-time and relaying that information to us.”

If the person is driving recklessly, police don’t want other people trying to follow them and increasing the chances of collisions and/or causing more harm – a following driver is still responsible to age they do.

When asked where the line is drawn for calling the police, and how sure a person should be that impairment is a concern, Elder said that the public should call anytime.

“I can’t stress enough that the MJPS is a service, right? It’s a service that you’re paying for through your tax dollars. If you picious, call us. That’s why we get paid.”

Elder continued, “It’s never a waste of our time to go and check out a citizen’s concern. So don’t ever hesitate to call the police.”

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Reflective Moments

A resolution made at Easter might be considered odd but I’ve made a resolution and I’m sticking to it no matter how odd it might seem.

My resolution is avoid eating any chocolate rabbits, eggs, chickens, Kinder eggs or any other treats made wholly or in part with chocolate. This will be tough but I am determined not to physically harm any kind of chocolate animal during the Easter break.

I’ve mentioned my resolve to Housemate and he gave me an inquiring look and then seemed to doze off, but I will keep reminding him so he doesn’t rush out Saturday afternoon to buy me a rabbit or two. My waistline and hips are at stake here.

My resolution did not extend to limiting Housemate’s occasional enjoyment of chocolate bunnies or eggs but I’m thinking of his waistline as well.

While pondering the best treat to present to Housemate on Easter morning, I forced myself to do some Depending on which survey one believes, there are numerous options to consider while selecting a treat for the other person in the house. I considered socks or a T-towel

The Moose Jaw Multicultural Council is wrapping up its -

By Joyce Walter - Moose Jaw Express The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do sition of this publication.

for helping with the dishes but I can imagine his reaction as he delves into the Easter treat bag.

If I follow the top list of treats for children of all ages, I would purchase a Kinder treat with a toy inside. I did that one year and the plastic person inside brought at

bit like eating a real egg with a congealed yolk. Then vours from pineapple to lemon and everything in between.

It was surprising to see that chocolate bunnies would be so far down the popularity list but there they were in

news sources, and learn to know new immigrant residents.

“It’s amazing what we can learn simply by making a new friend,” she added.

Week 4 of Q&A series series focuses on background checks and exposure to new cultures.

Why is the government not doing proper background checks on people who are coming to live in Canada?

My family back in the 1900s had to stay at Ellis Island for three months before being allowed into Canada. Now it seems that our government does not care who they let in, criminals and all. The crime rate has

mallows shaped into chickens or bunnies, coloured yelhours to shape and design one set. With growing popularity, their production became more mechanical with 1.5 -

I had to look twice to make sure I was reading cor“boiled eggs.”

There was no indication if the shells of the boiled eggs were decorated with various spring designs or if they remained plain egg-shell white or egg-shell brown. Somehow I don’t think a boiled egg in a child’s Easter basket

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express they are. But this is false. Although security screening has less thorough.

“Although we can learn so much through the internet, it’s a good reminder to be careful and not believe everything you hear.

one shopper as “sugar-coated marshmallows with eyes.”

thrown out with the cellophane wrapping.

The next most popular treats to buy are mini eggs

project turned out. nator, thanked residents who submitted questions to the Q&A project and those who took the time to read the articles.

“This Q&A project was very eye-opening for myself and my colleagues and I hope it was illuminating for you as well,” she said. “It gave us insight into common questions as well as misconceptions people hold in our own community about newcomers.

“I did a lot of research for this, so I also learned a lot in the process. The classic cliché, ‘Don’t believe every-

would win many points, but Housemate just might be sat-

wait up to several years to come to Canada, and they undergo a rigorous series of checks before arriving. The difference is that now we have technology and communication systems that allow us to start this process in advance, rather than waiting until they arrive. printing, interviews, and document authentication. The Canadian government works with the Canadian Border Services Agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Sersible) to carry out these checks.

If there is reason to believe that individuals are a danger to the Canadian public, they are denied entry. In addition, they undergo medical examinations before and after arriving in Canada. formation you cited about rising crime rates. I asked a that tracking crime rates are complicated. Types of crimes lice coverage on crimes.

the Corrections Canada information site.

It is a common assumption that immigrants- especially refugees- are allowed to come to Canada no matter who

is no statistical evidence that newcomers are contributing to higher crime rates in Canada.

When minority ethnic groups are over-represented in crime, this correlates with vulnerability and poverty rather than immigration and past criminal behaviour.

The security checks do their best at preventing dangerous individuals from immigrating to Canada, but this cannot prevent people from becoming involved in crime once they get here.

It is possible that people entering Canada are often vulnerable and, once arriving here, are more susceptible to become involved in organized crime.

2022 ASSESSMENT NOTICE R.M. OF TERRELL NO. 101

2022 ASSESSMENT NOTICE VILLAGE OF TUXFORD

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Terrell No. 101for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor, during open office hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on the following days: Monday to Thursday, April 5 to May 5, 2022.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Tuxford for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 9:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 4:00pm on the following days: Monday to Thursday, April 11 to May 10, 2022, by appointment.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Secretary, Board of Revision, Patricia McKibben, Box 11, Spring Valley, SK S0H 3X0, by the 5th day of May, 2022, accompanied by a $30 fee for each property or parcel of land being appealed, which will be returned if the appeal is successful.

Any person wishing to discuss the notice of assessment or potential appeal may contact the assessor at the Village of Tuxford 5-1410 Caribou St W Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7S9, by the 10th of May 2022 at 4:00. Please also send the appeal to the: Secretary of the Board of Revision, Saumya Vaidyanathan Box 149, Meota, SK S0M 1X0.

Dated this, 5th day of April, 2022.

Dated this, 11th day of April, 2022.

Kimberly Sippola, Assessor

Tracy Edwards, Assessor

at an economical price, for Housemate’s Easter basket. If Easter socks, in a bright yellow to match that golf shirt in his closet.

Joyce Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

Remember, everyone: fact check! Fact check these responses, even. There are lots of myths circulating out there.

As a relative newcomer — but having had the chance to live in different countries and societies — my perception is that Moose Jaw still has to amplify the exposure to new cultures in the community. Am I correct?

Yes, we still have lots of work to do in Moose Jaw regarding cultural exposure. Racism and cultural isolation cult time here. This should not be excused, but a tiny bit of context might be helpful in understanding from where we’ve come.

The pioneers who came to southern Saskatchewan were largely of European descent, and many came here to tury, and is still a driving economic force in our region.

Because of this, Moose Jaw exists amongst many rural, agricultural communities made up predominantly of people with European descent.

This, combined with its small population, means that people living here long-term have had less opportunity to interact with immigrants from places such as the Middle East, Africa, or Asia. The demographics have shifted growing multicultural community here now.

But the opportunities to interact cross-culturally are still fewer than they would be in a large urban centre, and ple often fear unfamiliarity. It is a slow process.

That being said, there is good change happening in our city. Committees, initiatives, and events in Moose Jaw are actively pursuing greater cultural exposure and integration.

These include the City of Moose Jaw’s Cultural DiAdvisory Table, the Welcoming Francophone CommuniWelcome Centre’s monthly Community Café, and others.

If you are interested in working towards communifor everyone to engage in this work. If you are looking for other ways to connect with newcomers, you are welcome to reach out to Kaleigh at MJMC by emailing community. connections@mjmcinc.ca.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING THE UTOPIA CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT AREA AUTHORITY Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of The Utopia Conservation and Development Area #178 will be held in the Briercrest Community Hall at Briercrest, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, the 20th day of April, 2022, at 2:00 o’clock in the aftertoon.

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Agrimart: CCA, National Voice for Beef Producers Comments on Federal Budget

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has recently reacted to the federal budget regarding its focus on Canadian agriculture. The 2022 federal budget was presented by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance on April 7th.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is the national voice for beef producers.

After the budget’s presentation, CCA said they get. Among the features of the budget focused on agriculture were supply chain resiliency, climate-smart agriculture, labor, and key investments in rural infrastructure, and to continue supporting the Canadian Agriculture Partnership.

The 2022 budget will encourage Canada’s position as a global agriculture leader reads the recent release by CCA. CCA stated that it was pleased to see increased investment in resilient supply chains since they are critical to retaining the ability to function essential businesses and access to world trade. There is also funding for agricultural recovery in the aftermath and ranchers.

“Budget 2022 includes strategic investments that can support and enhance our industry’s role in Canada’s green economy,” said Reg Schellenberg, CCA’s recently elected President. “The impact of the dev-

highlighting the need for investment in critical infrastructure to ensure supply chain resiliency.”

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association says it is pleased with the investment made to address the recent labour shortages in the agricultural sectors, including $48.2 million in new foreign labour programs for agriculture and food. year commitment, starting in 2022-23, for Agriculture mate Solutions program’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund. tersection of agriculture and the environment is something that CCA also feels aligns with their current focus as a commodity group.

Finally, CCA shared that a highlight of the rural investment portion of the budget was the $2.75 billion earmarked for the Universal Broadband Fund to improve high-speed Internet access in rural and remote areas.

While CCA successfully advocated for many budget elements on behalf of Canadian beef producers, others require further discussion. Among these concerns are funding a vaccine bank for Foot and Mouth Disease and providing additional technical assistance

Herd of yearling bulls pictured at Peak Dot Ranch’s Annual Spring Bull Sale on April 6th 2022.

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Much political back-patting occurred when the Saskatchbudget in the legislature. vious year — a year of extraordinary pandemic measure spending.

Never addressed was the real question: is there a inated and relieve the need to repay hundreds of millions of dollars in debt in future.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to examine the few Tax expenditures are government estimates of lost tax revenues from tax exempt sources.

The tax expenditures fall into three main categories: social measures to assist families, individuals and the sick; measures to encourage savings or retirement; measures to build the economy.

Exemptions to the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) total $972 million. Fuel tax exemptions amount to $137 million. Income and corporate income tax lost revenues amount to $1.47 billion.

Agriculture was the recipient in 2021 of $506 million in tax breaks that would be paid if not for exemptions.

Agricultural subsidies — crop insurance premiums, income supports, rainy day funds and myriad of grants for everything from marketing grain to digging water

These support subsidies ensure a secure supply of food, keep our industry competitive with the world where some countries offer more generous subsidies and subsidies support exports of food.

Most of the tax exemptions for agriculture in the it can be argued they create a rural-urban division most of us couldn’t imagine.

How fair is it that farmers avoid $147 million PST How does government justify exempting farmers

By Ron Walter For Moose Jaw Express The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necespublication.

Small business pays a two per cent corporate tax rate in Saskatchewan creating $464 million annually in lost corporate income taxes.

What special breaks do the workers in urban and ru-

Once upon a time as the fairy tales go that was jushigh risk business.

During the last 15 years farm incomes have never been so good. In 1981, 61,000 Saskatchewan farmers averaged about $5,000 cash income according to Statistics Canada In 2021, 32,000 farmers averaged $72,500 cash income — an increase of 1,450 per cent.

Those same farmers averaged $15,800 tax exempWithout those exemptions farmers would be much less wealthy. Certainly some sort of PST level could be attached to these exemptions, or some sort of means test

lost to income tax exemptions for union and professional dues with $5.4 million lost from allowable expense deductions and that’s it.

The principle of fairness in taxation requires polibetween the farming community and the wage earning community.

None of the political parties has the guts to do anything about the tax division. The NDP fear losing what little rural support it has while the Saskatchewan Party fears angering its political base.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

NDP says PST expansion shows Sask Party ‘completely out of touch’

By Gordon Edgar - Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

NDP Finance Critic Trent Wotherspoon said that the government should scrap the PST sport and culture expansion announced on March 23. MLA Tim McLeod said that, unlike the NDP, the Sask Party knows money doesn’t grow on trees.

The Saskatchewan government has been weathering heavy criticism since it announced the 2022-23 provincial budget on March 23. The budget includes an expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) to sports and culture industries – industries that have taken some of the hardest blows from the pandemic.

“It’s not a tax raise,” said Tim McLeod, MLA for Moose Jaw North. “What we’re talking about is the broadening of PST not an increase to PST. We’re broadening what it applies to, but we’re not in-

gressive plan to tackle surgical waitlists in the province.

creasing the percentage of PST payable, and we’re broadening it to match the federal GST base as it applies to admissions on entertainment and revenue events.”

McLeod said the province has an ag-

reduce the surgical waitlist will see 7000 extra surgeries in 2022, and 13,000 more in 2023, McLeod said, which will be the largest volume of surgical procedures in the history of Saskatchewan. He added that tackling the surgical waitlist was the part of this year’s budget he was happiest to see.

Reducing the surgery waitlist comes at a cost of $21.6 million, and McLeod said the PST expansion is one of the ways cial Critic for Finance, pulled no punches when asked what he thought of the PST expansion: “The Sask Party is just completely out of touch. With the reality Saskatchewan people are facing and the crushing cost of living, (they’re) tone-deaf to that reality by now hiking taxes.”

Wotherspoon said that the government’s rationale for taxing new areas is indefensible.

“They’re saying that they’re adding these new taxes simply because the federal government taxes them as well. It makes no sense,” Wotherspoon said. “These are tax hikes and hikes to the cost of living where Saskatchewan people desperately need some relief.” continued, to tax entertainment and live music and events that bring people together just when those industries are working to get back on their feet.

He called the PST expansion to the and said the government should instead be

encouraging people to take positive steps for their health and wellness.

Tim Reid, president and CEO of REAL District in Regina, which operates 100 acres of “the largest interconnected event complex in Canada,” released a statement in which he called the last two years “the darkest time” the sports and entertainment industry has ever faced.

“News of the expansion of the PST to include admission and entertainment charges was a surprise to our organization,” Reid said, “and one we received with sensitivity.” budget’s impact to business operations and entertainment goers needs to be fully understood.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders released a statement in which they echoed Reid’s sentiment, saying they were surprised by the PST expansion.

on our fans,” the statement said in reference to the last two years. “Unfortunately, we know today’s decision will impact many in our community who are looking forward to coming together on Rider game day and for the 2022 Grey Cup.” PST tax will harmonize with the federal tax as of October 1, 2022, affecting the following industries: · Concerts · Movies · Live theatre · Museums · Fairs · Gym memberships · Sporting events · Historical site admissions

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A Review of the January 2022 Harvard University and Stanford University Research Into a Connection Between Epstein Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis The Stanford Study Proposes “Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the trigger for the development of multiple sclerosis.”

Prepared By - Richard Dowson, B.Ed., Ed. Dip, M.Ed., Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CANADA Test the 1977 Cook and Dowling Hypothesis on the Cause Alberto Ascherio, in the Harvard Study, argues, “Ep- HHV4, Epstein-Barr virus and caused ‘Mono’, 90 to 95% of MS. stein-Barr Virus is Likely a Leading Cause of Multiple of all humans are positive for EBV March 28, 2022 Sclerosis” and suggests preventing EBV could eliminate HHV5, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), can also cause mononuA Review of the January 2022 Harvard and Stanford MS. Very important! cleosis and hepatitis.

Research into a Connection Between Epstein Barr Virus In a 2007 Paper by Ascherio and Munger, “Environ- HHV6, causes Roseola in young children. and Multiple Sclerosis mental risk factors for multiple sclerosis.

HHV7 is a relatively new discovery, causes Roseola and “Infection with Epstein-Barr virus is the trigger for Part I: the role of infection”, (Annals of Neurology, is still being studied. the development of multiple sclerosis.” (Robinson and 2007 Apr;61(4):288-99), linked EBV and MS but argued HHV8 It is relevant for people with AIDs. It is present in Steinman, Stanford University) for the addition of an environmental risk factor. Ascherio tumours known as Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS). It is thought to Prepared by Richard Dowson, B.Ed., Ed. Dip, M.Ed., and Munger suggested Vitamin D as a risk factor. cause certain lymphomas (cancers).

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, CANADA Contrast: Data for sunlight and “Vitamin D” does Special Note: Human Herpes viruses have DNA, not Proposal: Test the 1977 Cook and Dowling Hypothesis on not correlate suggesting Vitamin D, a product of sunlight, RNA. How DNA Viruses and RNA Viruses interact may the Cause of MS. is not a risk factor. For example, Southern Alberta, Canada be a risk factor for MS, but this is beyond the scope of Background has 2544 hours of sunlight a year and a PR for MS of near this Paper.

January 2022 saw the presentation of two outstanding 330. Nunavut, Canada has 1860 hours and a very low PR EBV and Connection to Certain Cancers Papers on the relationship between Epstein Barr Virus and for MS. Epstein Barr virus is associated with Burkitt LymphoMS; one from Harvard and one from Stanford. Both sugAscherio and Munger suggest a genetic link to ex- ma, a common cancer in children in Africa that causes tugest Epstein Barr Virus played a major role in the etiology plain ‘clusters’ of MS in one family. mors in the jaw and facial bones. of Multiple Sclerosis.

Contrast: The presence of a common pathogen Yasin Kaymaz. U of Mass, in her Paper “Epstein-Barr On January 14, 2022 Lauran Neergaard, of CTV may be more likely. It is noted that Saskatchewan Hutter- Virus Genomes Reveal Population Structure and Type 1 Montreal summarized the work by quoting the vice pres- ites have near zero MS. They do not keep indoor pet dogs Association with Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma”, Journal of ident for research at the National Multiple Sclerosis Soci- or cats.

Virology, 2020 Aug, writes, “Endemic Burkitt lymphoma ety who said it was, “… the strongest evidence to date that Stanford University Study (eBL), the most prevalent pediatric cancer in sub-Saharan Epstein-Barr contributes to cause MS”.

The Stanford University Study, “Epstein-Barr virus Africa, is distinguished by its inclusion of Epstein-Barr viEpstein Barr virus is Human Herpes virus 4 (HHV4). and multiple sclerosis” was undertaken by Drs. William rus (EBV).” The Paper adds, “Improved viral enrichment It is the primary cause of infectious mononucleosis, usu- H. Robinson and Lawrence Steinman. They wrote, “Infec- methods conclusively demonstrate EBV type 1 to be more ally called Mono and is usually contracted during adoles- tion with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the trigger for the prevalent in eBL patients than in geographically matched cence (Puberty). development of multiple sclerosis.” healthy controls.”

Purpose Contrast: Is the ‘trigger’ being stricken with Mono or Contrast: Multiple Sclerosis is rare in Sub-Saharan This Paper contrasts the Cook and Dowling Hypothe- is it an interaction between ‘hijacked’ B Lymphocytes? Or, Africa. sis and other assumptions with the excellent research done Inuit and EBV at Harvard and Stanford. as another virus?

“The Inuit populations in the Arctic have a remarkThe Cook and Dowling Hypothesis says “Canine DisAccording to Sarah Zhang’s, Atlantic Monthly article, able cancer pattern with high frequencies of Epstein–Barr temper Virus plays a major role in the etiology of MS”. the Stanford study is suggesting EBV as ‘causation’. She Virus (EBV)-associated cancers, such as carcinoma of the They add, contact with CDV is usually during adolescence writes, “Some multiple-sclerosis patients have antibodies nasopharynx and salivary gland …” (Boysen). Boysen (puberty), by way of an indoor pet dog, cat or farm dog. that bind to both an EBV protein and a protein in the brain, notes, HHV4 can “… lurk in B lymphocytes…”.

Harvard University Study which is erroneously targeted by the immune system in Contrast: Multiple Sclerosis is rare among Inuit.

The Harvard University Study, led by Alberto AschWhat are B Lymphocytes? erio examined military medical records and found that an Plantone, in “Concurrence of Multiple Sclerosis and B lymphocytes are white blood cells, part of the imindividual’s risk of developing MS increased by 32 times Brain Tumors”, stresses MS is a “chronic demyelinating mune system and, among other things, recognize foreign if the individual suffered from ‘Mono’, which is caused - substances and trigger the production of antibodies to proby the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). Chuck Dinerstein, MD, tence of MS and brain tumors has been long described, tect the body.

MBA, writing for the American Council on Science and many doubts regarding their possible causal association Trenton Mel Church et al notes in a Journal of ViroloHealth, on January 25, 2022 offers this comparison, “… persist.” gy, 2018 Paper, “Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is linked to the the risk of developing lung cancer among heavy smokers Alan Rickerson, formerly of the Institute of Cancer development of both lymphoid and epithelial malignanStudies at U of Birmingham, “… only a tiny sliver of peo- cies worldwide.” (Cancers) They add, “Epstein-Barr virus factor for MS. ple infected with the virus (EBV) end up developing mul- (EBV) infects more than 90% of the human population, Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), also known as Human Her- tiple sclerosis, so some other trigger or triggers must also but the incidence of EBV-associated tumors varies greatly pes Virus-4 (HHV-4), is common. Between 90 and 95% of be in play…”. (Zhang – Atlantic Monthly) in different parts of the world.” the world’s population are positive for EBV. 8 Human Herpes Virus family members.

In 2015 Lauren R. Tersa and her team studied EBV as a Contrast: I established information on 29 people in HHV1, Herpes Simplex virus 1 (HSV1), causes cold risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma and wrote. “Epstein-Barr Alberta and Saskatchewan with MS. Of the early onset sores. virus (EBV) causes rare, malignant lymphomas.” group, 100%, had interacted with an indoor pet dog or cat HHV2, Herpes Simplex virus 2 (HSV2) and causes genContrast: EBV’s association with Cancer is well esor a farm dog during puberty. One Saskatchewan person in ital herpes. tablished. There does not appear to be a connection bethis group never had ‘Mono’.

HHV3, Varicella-zoster virus, causes chickenpox. tween Demyelination, the hallmark of MS, and EBV.

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without extra provincial funding Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Prairie South School Division is projecting a year-end surplus of over $3.6 million, but that could turn into a pected capital funding.

The division budgeted a surplus of $2,352,672 by Aug. 31, but additional funding from the Ministry of Education of $1,365,987 for increased enrolment has pushed tendent Ron Purdy. vide $7.7 million in capital funding for the joint-use -

es, which were transferred to the instruction line category. said. budget of $2.7 million. This area looks high, Purdy said, because of front-loaded costs such as paying software licences early in the year. help with the enrolment increase. … We asked for more

In fact, the division might only receive $1 million this year for that project.

Purdy said during the April board of education meeting division would then be forced to use reserve funding to lion or preventative maintenance and renewal (PMR) projects, he added. However, that will not affect the opAfter reviewing the other revenue areas, Purdy then

PRAIRIE SOUTH

SCHOOL DIVISION The next PSSD board meeting is

Trustee Robert Bachmann pointed out that during the recent provincial budget announcement, Education

and professional development are still low because those areas have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. but that will depend upon whether the division completes projects by Aug. 31 and the cost of materials, he continued. Meanwhile, the division will likely be over budget to offset those amounts.

Those fuel costs are taking a bite out of the transportation budget, Purdy added. The average monthly fuel bill

for staff wage increases.

the ones who are left to deal with it.”

Trustees later voted to have board chair Giselle Wilpressures Prairie South is facing.

Higher fuel costs force PSSD to increase mileage rate coverage by six cents Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

With fuel prices at an all-time high, trustees with Prairie South School Division are hoping to make life easier for employees by increasing the mileage rate for out-of-town During the recent April board meeting, trustees vot-

to charge schools with higher rates when using transportation services.

Bachmann added that it was important to bring for-

motion since it now costs her money to drive into Moose

for another month.

suffer for lack of services considering Saskatchewan is geographically large and most services are outside Moose Jaw.

wanted to see hard numbers so he knew how much this

of pocket to go to Glentworth or Mankota or Bengough. driving on behalf of the school division have addition-

administration can say it has enough money, then so be it.

I think it is the cost of doing business.”

Ryan Boughen, director of education, noted that the

Robert Bachmann, who introduced the motion.

This motion does present some challenges to the

AGM ANNUAL

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cluding food, accommodations and mileage. Of that num-

two years because of the pandemic. Therefore, PSSD

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Trustee Shawn Davidson agreed that it was important to support staff, especially if they must travel to rural schools to help students. He pointed out that Prairie South

A recent survey went out to all 27 school division He added that even though the transportation departis important to treat employees who use their vehicles for work properly.

Board chair Giselle Wilson said she appreciated the

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Moose Jaw’s Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Greg Lawrence and Tim McLeod, supplied a joint statement rebutting claims from the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) that the province’s 2022 budget cuts education funding.

The full statement from the STF can be read online.

The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) has also complained with a statement available to read online.

The STF released their statement on March 23. The opening paragraph reads: “The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is disappointed that the Government of Saskatchewan has again chosen not to make education funding a priority. An increase of 4.7 per cent was required to simply maintain the status quo of programming and services. This budget results in a more than 3 per cent cut to K-12 operational spending.”

The statement goes into detail to explain the needs of Saskatchewan’s students and teachers and states that school divisions were already heading into 2022-23 with

is forecast to increase in 2022 and questions where that money will go.

In response to a request for comment, MLAs Lawrence and McLeod supplied a joint statement in which they pointed out that “the 2022-23 education budget provides a record investment of $2.88 billion that supports Prekindergarten to Grade 12 students, early learners and school and child care staff. This is an increase of $219.9 million or 8.3 per cent over last year, which is well above STF president and CEO Patrick Maze said in a phone interview with MooseJawToday.com, “There was a bit of

Kids getting on school bus (FatCamera/E+/Getty Images) an increase in the capital budget. But the capital budget, of course, just goes to new schools or renovating schools.

And that’s an important part of education… The operafor learning and different areas that actually affect students in the building – that area is vastly under sourced… basically translates into some form of cuts.”

Maze gave the example of fuel for school buses having increased 40-60 per cent over the last six months, and said that school boards just have to “eat that cost.”

The STF statement suggests that capital spending is more attractive to the province than operating spending because of public-private partnership (P3) agreements, noting that between 2020 and 2022, school operating spending increased 1.6 per cent, while school capital spending increased by 45.7 per cent.

Saskbuilds.ca explains that P3 agreements are “longterm performance-based agreements between government and business to deliver public infrastructure such as…schools.”

The statement from Moose Jaw’s MLAs said that school operating funding in this year’s budget would in-

crease by $29.4 million or 1.5 per cent, while school enrollment is projected to increase by 0.7 per cent.

Lawrence and McLeod pointed out that the increase provides an additional $6 million for learning supports for students and fully funds the 2 per cent salary increase mandated by the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

“In addition to this increase,” they said, “a new $7.0 million fund will allow school divisions to hire up to 200 additional full-time educational assistants (EAs) for the 2022-23 school year.”

Maze said that cuts over the last few years have resulted in more mixed-grade classes in rural schools, and higher student/teacher ratios in urban schools. He said that the pandemic has had a measurable impact on the mental health of Saskatchewan students and on their progress through the system. A budget that values education, he continued, would have a large spending increase following the pandemic to help kids cope with disruptions and catch them up on their learning.

Maze acknowledged that how education money is used in Saskatchewan can be complicated because the combination of northern communities, rural communities, and big city schools.

“Yeah, I mean, it is a little bit complicated to understand. But at the same point, government does understand this. And they know exactly what they’re doing when they only fund education at a one and a half per cent operational increase.”

Maze added, “I think the fact that the SSBA and the indicates that the government clearly got this one wrong.”

Dr. Shawn Davidson, president of the SSBA, said on March 23 “The operating increase announced in the 2022-23 budget does not cover operating expenses for sions to make, once again.”

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CITY HALL

City loses almost $400K in taxation due to

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The next regular council meeting is MONDAY, APRIL 11.

During a recent media scrum, city manager Jim Puf-

City hall stands to lose nearly $400,000 in tax revenue based on the number of recent successful property assessment appeals, although it could recover that money in a few years.

A report from the board of revision presented during the recent city council meeting showed that of the 154 appeals from property owners last year, 15 were eventually

in city hall losing $380,000 in tax revenue.

“It’s people’s right to appeal. It’s the nature of assessment that people have that right. And if the assessments are wrong, we shouldn’t be charging those amounts,” he said. “That’s the process we go through every year, and ber of them were overturned and came back to the city in property taxation.”

City hall will feel the economic pinch from these reassessments this year, Puffalt added, which means city administration will work through this issue before bringing forward the proposed 2023 budget in early December.

There is the possibility that the City of Moose Jaw will recover that funding if the past is any indicator. tor Brian Acker explained that city coffers saw a boost

The appeals were made because of re-valuations in the 2021 tax assessment roll. The Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) reassesses Saskatchewan properties via a re-valuation every four years, uation period.

Based on the successful appeals, the total change to the roll from regular appeals resulted in a decrease in property assessments of $30,841,710 compared to more than $40 million in 2017, the last re-valuation year.

in municipal taxation in 2020 after SAMA provided city hall with money from the 2017, 2018 and 2019 property assessment appeals.

“Those decisions have been in the city’s favour and though this can be tempered by future assessment appeal decisions,” Acker said.

Also, Acker said during a council meeting in December 2020 that city hall faces a regular struggle with property assessments because some residents appeal their assessed value every year, even when a provincial body rules in favour of the municipality. leads to taxation loss for city hall, SAMA, the board of revision and the Saskatchewan Municipal Board eventually rule in favour of the municipality, enabling it to recover some money.

Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express City council has approved two bylaw amendments that deal with property assessment preparation deadlines and the purchasing policy at city hall.

Council gave three unanimous readings to both bylaws during its recent regular meeting. Since there was no dissent, the bylaw amendments went into effect immediately.

Assessment deadlines Section 174 (2) of The Cities Act legislates the annual due date for preparing the property assessment roll for cities, with that date being April 1 of every year. However, the bylaw amendment extends the due date for this year to May 1.

This change happens because the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) will deliver the islated deadline.

system to meet the legislated deadline above,” a council report said.

The report added that a section under The Cities Act allows council to extend the due date for “council-related

matters” if the legislated deadline cannot be met.

Purchasing policy Council approved a motion during its March 14 regular meeting to direct city administration to amend the city’s purchasing policy and amend the city administration bylaw to make the adjustments legal.

The amendment to the purchasing policy changes three items in the document: guidance is added around proposals, the approval limits on changes orders are upbeen added to the policy.

Job recovery fails to include Swift Current-Moose Jaw region

By Ron Walter - For Moose Jaw Express

There were 300 more unemployed people in the Swift Current-Moose Jaw labour region at the end of March than a year ago.

Statistics Canada data shows there were 4,100 unemployed in this region compared with 3,800 last year.

And there were 1,800 fewer people employed in the region with 49,100 on payrolls versus one year ago payrolls for 51,700.

The region’s labour force has shrunk by 400 people to 82,700.

The region unemployment rate of 7.7 per cent is up regions in Saskatchewan.

Lowest unemployment rate among the regions is Saskatoon-Biggar at 4.8 per cent followed by Regiern, 5.9 per cent; and Yorkton-Melville at 6.1 per cent.

The province-wide unemployment rate was 5.4 per cent down from 7.4 in 2020.

Canada’s unemployment rate fell .2 points to 5.3 per cent — the lowest since 1976.

Most of the 73,000 new jobs were in Ontario and Quebec.

Total hours worked in March increased 1.3 per cent with average hourly wages up 3.4 per cent from one year ago

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The largest building permit issued by city hall in March was $875,000 for a recreational building at 34 Highland Road near the hospital.

Permits for the month were valued at $1.713 million, a decline of $6.9 million from that month last year.

Other commercial permits in March were $70,000 for a retail store in the mini mall on Main Street opposite the Civic Centre Plaza; $25,000 to convert a house at 887 Ninth Avenue Northwest into commercial space; and $50,000 in alterations to a building at 610 Main St. North. $4.17 million are way off last year’s total of $9.94 million.

One single family residence worth $655,000 was started in Iron Bridge compared to two last March.

Four new houses have been started this year versus Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MOOSE JAW All Departments in City Hall will be closed on: FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022 (Good Friday) In addition, there will be NO TRANSIT SERVICE on Friday, April 15th, 2022

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Provincial Park Campsite Reservations Begin Next Week Sask Parks is reminding campers to prepare for 2022 campsite reservations, set to begin April 18 for seasonal campsites and April 19-26 for nightly, Camp-Easy and group campsites.

This year, there are some new features on the reservation site, including Campsite Favourites, which will allow campers to create and save a list in their online account instead of writing site numbers down, or saving photos on their phone.

Campers have been asking for this feature and they are now available.

Here’s a full list of what’s new this year: · Campsite comparison - compare up to three sites online to assist in deciding the site that best suits your needs; · Campsite favourites - create a list of favourite sites that will be saved in your online account; · Print-at-home entry - speed up the check-in process when you arrive at the park by printing your own daily or weekly entry permit at home. Annual entry permits purchased online will be mailed the next day (a printable temporary pass is available and valid for

three weeks from purchase); · Upgraded maps - in response to campers’ requests for better maps on the reservation site last year, geographical information system maps have been added to the site. Maps are based on geographical coordinates for campsites and amenities across the province; · Four new day-use pavilions - available to reserve for dates starting in July at Blackstrap, Buffalo Pound, Echo Valley and Pike Lake Provincial Parks; · New Pine Hill campground at Cypress

Hills Interprovincial Park - can be reserved for dates starting in July; · Six new Camp-Easy yurts - available in various provincial parks with upgraded queen beds; and · Hammock camping at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park - campsite includes a Weaver structure that holds up to six hammocks.

Campers are also reminded to check out the numerous programs and special events that are scheduled across 21 parks for the 2022 season. Engaging and educational recreation programs include guided

hikes, geocaching activities, canoeing programs and more. New this summer, Sask Parks will offer themed days on weekends, which will include unique programming, special guests and hands-on experiences that are centered around the weekly theme in each park. Programming details are available at http://parks.saskatchewan.ca.

The complete reservation schedule for 2022 is as follows: Seasonal campsites: · April 18: all parks participating in the seasonal camping program Nightly campsites: · April 19: Saskatchewan Landing, Good Spirit Lake, Candle Lake, Meadow Lake · April 21: Echo Valley, Douglas, Pike Lake, Narrow Hills, Makwa Lake · April 22: Rowan’s Ravine, Danielson, Greenwater Lake, Great Blue Heron, The Battlefords · April 25: Moose Mountain, Buffalo Pound, Duck Mountain, Bronson Forest · April 26: Crooked Lake, Cypress Hills, Blackstrap, Lac La Ronge Reservations will begin at 7 a.m. each day.

Beware of hantavirus this spring

Potentially life-threatening lung disease can follow infection; infected rodents prime carrier For Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com

Mouse droppings in a bin or barn could be a sign that hantavirus is present As the spring months are the time when the risk for hantavirus infection is at it’s highest – and the danger is present wheridea to review the precautions.

Humans can be exposed to hantavirus when inhaling contaminated air caused by the droppings, urine and saliva of infected rodents. Hantavirus can cause illness in humans including a lung related illness known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, which can be fatal.

Exposure is most likely to occur when cleaning enclosed buildings (grain bins, sheds, barns, garages, trailers, cottages and home) or farm equipment after the winter months.

Rodents will seek out anywhere that

is warm and sheltered, and if their droppings and nesting materials are found, caution must be taken to prevent potential infection.

• Ventilate the building by opening doors and windows for at least 30 minutes before cleaning; • Use wet mopping methods and wear rubber or plastic gloves; R-100 or P-100 (formerly HEPA) type ed areas; • Dampen areas contaminated with rodent droppings with bleach disinfectant (one part bleach to nine parts water), let sit for 10 minutes, and remove droppings with a damp mop or cloth; • Avoid using dry cleaning methods such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming or air-hosing; • Steam clean, shampoo or spray upholstered furniture with a detergent, disinfectant or a mixture of bleach and water; and • Wash clothes and bedding with detergent in hot water.

If exposed to the virus, symptoms will start to appear one to six weeks and

2022-23 Anglers Guide now available online The 2022-23 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide is now available online. Outdoor enthusiasts can download the new guide to their phones or tablets for convenient access.

The Saskatchewan Anglers Guide details the regulations, policies and practices ing a comprehensive listing of waterbodregulations. Physical copies of the 202223 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide will be select retail outlets in early May. Saskatchewan is home to some of the ing is a favourite summer pastime.

The new season opens May 5 in the southern management zone, May 15 in the central management zone and May 25 in the northern management zone. Anglers should be familiar with Saskatchewan’s The guide serves as a vital reference for recreational and competitive anglers, with important information on catch-and-

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Anglers aged 16 and older are rekatchewan, except for Saskatchewan resident seniors age 65+. Saskatchewan and Canadian resident Armed Forces veterans who were honourably discharged are eligible for free angling licences, subject to

include tiredness, fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Some people develop severe -- that can be life threatening. Seek medical attention immediately if you have a cough, fever, and shortness of breath.

Between 1994 and 2021, 36 cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome were reported in Saskatchewan; 12 of those cases were fatal.

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Sask. businessman Joseph Bourgault enters Conservative Party leadership race Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Saskatchewan businessman Joseph Bourgault wants to lead the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) so he can help steer the country in the right direction “for the sake of our children and grandchildren.”

Bourgault is one of 10 candidates vying to become the party’s next leader.

The St. Brieux native has 47 years of management experience, served in leadership positions with Bourgault Industries since 1985 and has owned Bourgault Tillage and Tools since 1991.

His leadership campaign motto is “truth, freedom and justice.” His top policies include eliminating all pandemic mandates, quitting the carbon tax and ensuring digital ID never comes to Canada.

The businessman brought his campaign to Moose Jaw on April 10, at R&S Family Restaurant on the North Service Road.

Back on track “I strongly feel that the country has been headed in the wrong direction for quite some time. I love our country, and I love my children and grandchildren, and I cannot rest until our country is back on the right track,” Bourgault said recently.

Bourgault’s vision is for Canadians to live in a happy, healthy, prosperous country. He also wants to re-establish the principles and values upon which Canada was founded.

“My vision for Canada is to focus on God as our Creator, love as our guiding principle, truth and honesty (and) freedom and justice,” he remarked.

Happy and prosperous One way to make Canada a happy, healthy, prosperous country is to create a true health-care system that actually helps people, Bourgault continued. He noted that

Canada spends $270 billion annually on a “conventional medical care system” that doesn’t support Canadians as it should.

He experienced a life-threatening illness decades ago and — over eight years health-care system. He looked elsewhere and found solutions in an alternative care system.

“When it comes to understanding the root causes of disease, we need to create a true health-care system that gets at the root causes of illness,” he remarked. “… and I believe that’s the No. 1 driver driving people into the medical care system, is because they can’t afford a healthy diet and lifestyle.”

Two things need to happen to achieve changes, he said. One is to encourage people to eat more organic food; he has eaten this way since 1992 and has never been sick since. The second change is to reform the tax system so people living below the poverty line can purchase healthy food.

The poverty line in 1960 was $12,000 for a single adult, while it was $25,000 in Bourgault said. He wants to raise the basic deduction level to $50,000, so people don’t pay taxes until they reach that point.

Leadership experience During his 37 years in leadership positions, Bourgault found that a plan is needed to achieve a vision. He believes his values and principles align with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the country’s “core values” of love of God, family, truth, freedom, personal responsibility and justice.

He also sees himself as incorruptible compared to career politicians.

The Saskatchewan businessman

Joseph Bourgault, a businessman in St. Brieux, Sask., has entered the leadership race for the Conservative Party of Canada. Photo courtesy Facebook wrote a manuscript in 2019 — it remains unpublished — laying out 52 problems facing Canada and providing solutions for each challenge. He said that each solution is factual and evidence-based, which is also how he tackles issues.

Upholding the law Bourgault has contemplated running for the CPC leadership position for several years. During his time in Ottawa during the Freedom Convoy, he knew he should run. He spent time supporting the truckers to ensure the demonstration remained a “peaceful, legal protest.”

“I am all about upholding the rule of law, and I feel our governments all across the country have been violating people’s

God-given rights and freedoms (during the pandemic and trucker protest),” he said. “… Governments have no right to force people to take an experimental gene therapy with the threat of killing you or injuring you. And I have the statistics on that.”

Being forced to take an experimental injection or lose your job for not complying is extortion, Bougault continued. He also thinks all governments are “lawless” because of their decisions.

Main policies Bourgault provided more details about his main policies regarding the pandemic mandates, carbon tax and digital ID. He would eliminate the pandemic mandates and use legislation if necessary.

He would eliminate the carbon tax since it hurts Canadian businesses and ships jobs overseas. He pointed out that neither the U.S. nor China have carbon taxes and are the largest emitters on Earth.

Furthermore, Canada produces 1.6 per cent of the world’s pollution while China produces 27 per cent and is doing nothing to reduce its emissions.

Also, he is against digital IDs and tracking people or governments and corporations controlling people’s decisions.

“I am not part of the World Economic Forum and nor have I any interest in supporting the World Economic Forum agenda. And even the UN agenda,” Bourgault said. “Anything that is out of alignment with our core values and principles in this country, I reject that. … Those organizations would have no control over Canadian people … .”

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Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis discusses vision for Canada during leadership road trip Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Leslyn Lewis, who is vying to become the next leader of the Conservative Party, brought her message of hope, unity and compassion to Moose Jaw as part of her Western Canada road tour.

Lewis, the MP for Haldimand-Norfolk in Ontario, held a rally at the Moose Jaw Wildlife Clubhouse on April 4 and spoke to a large gathering of all ages. She presented her vision for the country and then took more than a dozen questions balism, The Great Reset, universal basic income, digital ID, combating indoctrination in the school system, the leadership race, abortion and euthanasia, the carbon tax, democracy, and electoral reform.

This is the second time Lewis is pursuing the leadership position of the Conthe leadership race in 2020, while Erin O’Toole won that contest.

Lewis is running again because the issues that were important to her two years ago are still present — and are more try’s cohesive fabric is torn, provinces are threatening to leave Confederation, and debt has reached $1.1 trillion.

“We are paying $300 million a day interest on our loans. That is unconscionable. Think of the future of our children,” she said. “We … need to do something about that.”

Canada’s social fabric is splitting because of contentious issues while friends and family refuse to speak to each other,

funding.

There is plenty of alienation in Canada, especially in Western Canada, where people feel disrespected and a separation movement is afoot, Lewis continued. The federal government has imposed policies “meant to cripple the West,” particularly with anti-oil and gas bills.

These policies need to be repealed since they favour foreign businesses over local ones, she remarked. Meanwhile, Canada needs to build pipelines so it can ship its ethically and sustainably produced oil and gas overseas.

“Europe is buying 40 per cent of their

MP Leslyn Lewis, a leadership candidate for the Conservative Party (left), speaks with Dan Neuls during a meet-and-greet in Moose Jaw. Photo by Jason G. Antonio Lewis continued. She accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of using the pandemic to create fear and divide people instead of working to heal the trauma.

Instead, she argued that policies are needed to unite the country.

“When I ran for leader, that was one thing I wanted to do. I wanted to be a uniter. I wanted to be a bridge-builder,” Lewis said.

There were many recent opportunities to build bridges, such as with the trucker convoy in Ottawa, she continued. She visited with the participants and found it was the most peaceful protest she had witnessed. However, many protestors attempted to contact their MPs for support but received none.

She also pointed out that all Trudeau needed to do was meet with them. Instead, he called them racists, misogynists and part of a fringe. This, she thought, was not how leaders should govern.

“A leader has to be a leader for everybody, whether or not they voted for you, whether or not they believe in what you believe in,” said Lewis.

As a bridge-builder, Lewis would support business owners who struggled during the pandemic, support young people struggling to purchase a home, and create policies to ensure parents can raise their children with the desired morals and values. She would also defend people of faith to ensure the government can’t impose a values test on them to receive grant

dictatorship. We need to get our products to market,” Lewis said, “and I say we do that by building the pipelines. We can go up to Churchill (Man.), get our product to tidewater and make sure we are enriching this nation.”

Lewis believed it is important to help people regain hope after the past few years. She noted that many Canadians have lost trust in the legacy media and governments, so rebuilding trust needs to occur. She also criticized the use of cancel culture to solve problems.

“I am not a career politician. I am someone who felt a calling … (to) give my life to serving Canadians, to rebuilding this country,” she added. “… I am going to cost it what it may.”

Lewis will next head to Alberta during her leadership road trip.

CAA Sask. returns with its ever-popular worst roads campaign CAA Saskatchewan’s Worst Roads Campaign is returning for another year, giving residents the chance to highlight to the rest of the province just how bad their streets are.

The campaign launched on April 6 and goes until Saturday, April 30. Motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, runners and transit riders can nominate and vote for their worst, unsafe road at caask. ca/worstroads. Road users can vote as more than one type of road user every 24 hours during this year’s campaign.

The 2022 CAA Top 10 worst roads will be revealed on Monday, May 2.

New this year is CAA’s Worst Roads roving reporter, Dale Edward Johnson, an award-winning multi-media journalist.

During the four-week campaign, Johnson will report from several CAA Top 10 Worst Roads locations from the past few years.

Johnson’s reports will be featured during weekly news releases and via CAA Saskatchewan’s social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

The CAA Worst Roads site — https:// caask.ca/about-caa/advocacy-safety/worstroads — will include a Google Map Locator that visualizes vote distribution across the province. It will pinpoint the current locations of the nominated roads receiving votes.

CAA Saskatchewan will provide weekly news releases listing the current top 10 worst roads and updated Google Map Locater results. Photos of nominated worst roads will be accepted, but residents should keep safety in mind when voting for their worst, unsafe roads.

“Please, don’t engage with the CAA Worst Roads voting tool when driving,”

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Typically, potholes have been voted the No. 1 problem during the CAA Worst Roads campaigns. However, other issues voted and noted include crumbling pavement, cracks, general disrepair, poor signage, congestion, and unsafe infrastructure.

Saskatchewan is a landlocked province and has over 228,000 kilometres of roads, more than any other province, CAA said.

That’s plenty of roads to cover, which is why the campaign exists: to invite as many road users as possible to nominate and vote for the roads — municipal or provincial — that are a safety concern to themselves and others.

CAA’s Cost of Poor Roads in Canada study evaluates the costs to motorists of driving on poor road infrastructure in Canada since 650,000 kilometres of roads connect communities for business and ev-

eryday travel for work and leisure.

When these roads are allowed to deteriorate, drivers pay the price, CAA said.

This study puts a dollar value on the incremental operating costs to Canadian motorists of driving on poor roads.

Canadian drivers pay an average of $126 per vehicle per year in higher vehicle operating costs because of driving on poor-quality roads. This adds up to more than $1,250 over a 10-year lifespan of a car.

In Saskatchewan, the annual cost per driver per vehicle is $97.

CAA Worst Roads is an online engagement campaign that draws attention to our province’s worst, unsafe roads. At the end of the campaign, the top 10 roads voted on are distributed to government and business leaders in hopes of sparking conversation and action.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Moose Jaw Co-op is seeking nominations from members who are interested in serving as a Director of the Co-op.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Registration 6:30 p.m.

Call to Order 7:00 p.m.

Heritage Inn, Jubilee “C” Room 1590 Main St. N. Moose Jaw Board & Management Reports • Audit Report & Financial Statement Nomination Committee Report • Election of Directors

There are three positions available for a 3-year term. All Nominees: • Must meet Director eligibility requirements, which are included in the Director Election Handbook.

• Nomination package must be completed and received no later than April 26, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

Moose Jaw Co-op Association Attn: Camron Howe Nominations Committee Chair 500 1st Avenue North West, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 3M5 A copy of the Director Election Handbook can be picked up at the above location, or printed off our website (www.moosejawcoop.com).

For further information, please contact camron.howe@moosejawcoop.ca

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Warriors fall in shootout in Brandon as Wheat Kings close ground Moose Jaw now only three points up on Brandon for fourth place, tied with Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express With all the focus on the Saskatoon round playoff meeting, the Moose Jaw Warriors are suddenly having to look in their rear-view mirror.

The Warriors went into Brandon on the night of Apr. 9 and dropped a 3-2 shootout decision, and with the extra point, the Wheat Kings have now parlayed Eastern Conference.

The good news is that with the single point, the Warriors improved to 36-23-33 on the Western Hockey League season and moved back into a tie with Saskatoon for fourth. The Warriors have two games in hand on the 37-26-3-2 Blades and have played an equal number of games as the 34-25-3-2 Wheat Kings.

Brandon had a few decent scoring

Eric Alarie would score his 22nd of the season, but it was Ryder Korczak who did a stellar job of setting things up, working his way through a pair of Wheat Kings rie at the side of the net. Goaltender Ethan Kruger couldn’t get over in time to cover, and the Warriors had their 1-0 lead.

Korczak and Alarie were back at it with 4:14 gone in the second, this time with Alarie playing set-up man. Korczak was left alone at the side of the net and got a shot off on Kruger that the Brandon netminder was able to stop, but the rebound found Korczak’s skates, and a quick kick up to his stick left him with nothing but empty net to shoot at.

Nolan Ritchie got one back for Brandon on the power play three minutes later, but like the Warriors’ opening marker, the set-up man did all the work. Nate Daniel-

plays late in the second and early in the third but couldn’t make any of them count,

son went end-to-end with the puck before tapped the pass over Warriors netminder Carl Tetachuk and in.

The Wheat Kings then tied things up at 10:10, when with the Warriors on a delayed penalty, Vincent Iorio batted a rebound out of the air in front of the net and found nothing but twine.

The Warriors had three straight power

man advantage. Brandon was 1-for-3.

Neither team would score in the third period, and things went to overtime.

The Wheat Kings had the best chance in the extra frame when Jake Chiasson went in alone on a breakaway with just over a minute remaining, but Tetachuk was able to make the pad save.

Danielson would score the only goal of the shootout to give Brandon the victory.

Tetachuk had 29 saves in the loss, Kruger 30 in the win.

The two teams were right back at it on Tuesday with the Warriors returning to Brandon for the rematch. Moose Jaw closes out their season with games on Friday, Apr. 15 in Lethbridge and Sunday, Apr. 17 in Regina.

Moose Jaw Minor Hockey announces new high-performance programs

Partnership with Global Sports Academy to bring hockey programming into regular school day Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express The Moose Jaw Minor Hockey Association is about to enter a new era of high-performance hockey programming -- and like many governing bodies for the sport all over Canada, making the game part of a regular school day will be a major component.

The MJMHA announced recently that they have entered a partnership with Village Sports and Global Sports Academy to offer programs for student-athletes in Grades 5 through 12 beginning in the 2022 school year.

“We’re super excited,” said MJMHA president Chris Flanagan. “It’s a great opportunity for students who want to be a part of a program that brings hockey into their school day, and we think this is an exciting opportunity not just for our asso-

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ciation but for the community of Moose Jaw.” Global Sports Academy already has a Saskatchewan footprint, having operated in Prince Albert since 2020 and having originally set up in Alberta in 2015. Con-

Students in Grades 5-8 will be part of the Moose Jaw Morning Academy, which will also be a hockey-focussed multisport program focussing on position-spe-

into education systems led to the MJMHA approaching Holy Trinity Catholic School Division about the program, and eventually things took off to where they are today.

The heart of the initiative will see male and female students in Grades 9-12 at Vanier Collegiate who enroll with GSA receive “cutting edge content and delivery, including skill development, ice times, multi-sport training, dryland training, leadership and character training and academic support sessions.”

will take place in the morning from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the Kinsmen Arena and through Gottselig Athletic Performance in the Golden Ticket Sports Centre.

Players will still be a part of Moose Jaw Minor Hockey and will have the opportunity to play for their respective representative teams.

Flanagan feels the program will offer a positive step forward for Moose Jaw Minor Hockey, moving along in a growing trend for the sport all over Canada.

“It just seems like we’ve always just been at a standstill, we’re not moving forward, we’re not moving backwards, we’re just we’re staying on course,” Flanagan said. “Hockey is changing in this direction, and we felt it was a chance to get on board with a really good program. So we’re looking forward to seeing it grow and develop.”

The program will be overseen by area manager and coach Curtis Pereverzoff, who as a coach with the U18 Tier I Saanich Braves won three regular-season championships and four playoff titles.

He’ll be joined by Colten Smith, who will join the organization as a coach after running academy programs in Alberta as an on-ice skills coach, off-ice strength and condition coach and head coach of multiple U13 and U15 programs.

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Pereverzoff will also serve as the head coach of U15 AA Warriors next season, with Smith taking over the U13 AAs. “Both Curtis and Colten are very passionate about the game, and they came to us highly recommended,” Flanagan said.

“So we’re very excited that they decided to jump on board with minor hockey and actually move out here this summer.”

The key now will be to see how strong the response is to the new offering. Even with so many hockey options out there at the moment, Flanagan hopes a solid home.

“People are entitled to options, and we hope this is an option that kids might “I personally think the response is going to be quite good, and we’re hoping it all takes off quickly.”

For more information on Village Sports and Global Sports Academy and to apply for Moose Jaw programs, visit www.villagesports.ca.

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Holoien joining Prairie Hockey Academy as new coach for U16 Prep team

Former Battlefords Stars assistant coach brings winning pedigree to Canadian Sport School Hockey League team Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express There’s a new face behind the bench for the Prairie Hockey Academy U16 Prep Cougars, and he brings an impressive winning pedigree to the Canadian Sport School Hockey League franchise.

The PHA announced on Apr. 8 that Melfort native Rob Holoien had been hired as the new head coach for the team and that he has already joined the team for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.

“I am excited to add Rob to our team at Prairie Hockey Academy, not only for the coaching experience he brings, but because of the character he possesses,” said PHA president Justin Simpkins in a press release announcing Holoien’s hiring. “From the moment I met Rob, I could tell that he loved the game of hockey, but the way he treated his players and spoke of the relationships with Holoien had a cup of coffee with the Tri-City Americans in the Western Hockey League in the 2004-05 campaign before playing three seasons with teams in the SJHL and MJHL. He joined the coaching ranks in 2016-17 as an assistant with the Prairie Junior Hockey League’s Carrot River Outback Thunder and spent three seasons there before the SJHL’s Battlefords North Stars came calling.

And with that came the winning.

the pandemic.

He left Battlefords as part of the winningest coaching duo in the SJHL in his time alongside head coach Brayden Klimosko.

“Rob Holoien is a tremendous coach,” Klimosko said. “He is a stand-up guy, with a passion, intensity and true love for the game. Rob’s on- and off-ice views align perfectly with PHA’s, he is not only driven to develop young athletes into better hockey players but more imleader with a strong faith!”

New Prairie Hockey Academy U16 Prep coach Rob Holoien behind the bench with the Battlefords North Stars.

After joining the North Stars midway through the 2018-19 campaign, Holoien helped Battlefords to a 3513-5-5 record -- but that was only a taste. Battlefords got red-hot during the playoffs, stringing together a 12-2-2 playoff record and eventually winning the SJHL championship, With the following two seasons affected by COVID-19, Holoien opted to leave the team prior to the 2021-22 campaign in order to be closer to family during

of the new PHA team facilities on Apr. 3 and is looking forward to hitting the ground running with the Cougars.

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a special organization,” Holoien said. “I love coaching and I’m excited to be able to do it at Prairie Hockey Academy, where everyone is so passionate about develwait to get started and I look forward to seeing everyone at the rink.”

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Tweet to join Miller Express for upcoming WCBL season Russell, Man. product brings Moose Jaw connections to local club Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express If everything had gone according to plan for the Moose Jaw Miller Express and Dawson Tweet when he was originally slated to join the team, the 20-year-old utility player would likely already have a couple of Western Canadian Baseball League seasons under his belt.

Tweet was an 18-year-old prospect just out of high school heading into the spring of 2020, and even dropped

by Ross Wells Park to hit a few balls while visiting family in Moose Jaw. But as that date would indicate, things went awry not only with Tweet’s debut with the team, but the league in general as things shut down at the beginning of the pandemic.

Now, two years later, it’s all systems go, and Tweet will be wearing the yellow and black this summer.

If Dawson’s last name seems familiar, it’s for good reason -- his father, Blair Tweet, grew up in the Friendly City and he has plenty of extended family nearby. That was one of the reasons he cited as wanting to join the Miller Express.

“My dad grew up in Moose Jaw so I’m really excited to spend some time in the town he used to play baseball in,” he said when the team announced his signing.

“Moose Jaw is also really close to some of my family so it’s going to be really fun having them be able to watch me play!”

the border to Mesabi Range College in Virginia, Minn.

And to say Tweet had a solid season would be a huge understatement.

Tweet led Mesabi College in 2021 with a .429 batting average and 1.095 on-base-plus-slugging percentage (OPS), including eight doubles, three home runs and 22 runs batted in through 119 at bats.

His batting average was sixth-best in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference, and Tweet was named to the 2021 All-MCAC Team in addition to the MCAC All-Academic team as a health sciences major. games of the current season, as Tweet sits fourth in the and 10 RBIs. His highlight of the season so far s a 3-for-5 where he also hit three doubles, scored three times and

Moose Jaw Miller Express newcomer Dawson Tweet takes some hacks at Ross Wells Park in the spring of 2020.

A 5-foot-10, 180-pound Russell, Man. product, Tweet suited up for Team Manitoba at the 2018 Baseball Canada Cup before eventually taking his talents south of

You can follow along with the rest of Tweet’s season at www.mesabirange.edu/athletics/baseball/.

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Early favourites continue winning ways in high school badminton Lin, Behrns win second senior league night, Cornerstone continues dominance Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express What held true before the pandemic continues as the pandemic wanes -- if you get off to a fast start in the Moose Jaw high school badminton league, odds are you’re in for a good season.

And it’s been good so far, so good for a trio of singles

Annika Wonnick and Kiana Hrechka. Vanier’s Waverley Demassi and Arlyn Dequina were third.

Cornerstone’s Cole Benallick and Matt Artavia switched spots with Central’s Yassier Adam and Micah Kilppenstein, with the Falcons duo winning boys doubles this time around. Cornerstone’s Tanner Behrns and Drew Biette were third.

Behrns and Biette went head-to-head with their partners in mixed doubles, with Biette and Wonnick taking ond. Central’s Michael Lamandine and Roche Magsina claimed third.

Girls singles saw the same names, but in a different order: week one runner up Devlynn McClung from Pea-

senior league action.

Cornerstone’s Kenzie Behrns -- the reigning provincial silver medalist -- and Central’s Harry Lin each picked up their second overall win in girls and boys singles respectively, while Central’s Jaylon Salido-Porter and Ember Dusomme repeated as mixed doubles winners.

Vanier’s Emma Leclair was second in the girls divithe second straight week in boys singles, Central’s Nigel Fang third.

The rest of the mixed doubles top three saw a pair of newcomers, with Assiniboia’s Sydney Huys and Evan and Kiara Smith from Cornerstone landing third.

After sweeping the girls doubles division on opening night, Cornerstone took the top two spots this time around, ahead of Smith and Jenna Benallick. Assiniboia’s Fiona Kotterle and Keyara Peterson were third.

Assinboia’s Keaton and Ty - no last names given topped the boys doubles division ahead of week one winners Ashton Glova and Jayden Watterson from Vanier.

Assiniboia’s Marshall and Quinton took third place.

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Artavia took top spot in boys singles, with Central’s Cole Wilson - the week one winner -- second and Peacock’s Allan Lu third.

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divisions during the event on Saturday afternoon at Central’s Harry Lin -- who played tennis for Team Sask at the 2019 Western Canada Games -- continued ish in the boys singles division. Right on his heels was Cornerstone’s Cole Breitkreuz in second place, with Briercrest Christian Academy’s Ike Wong taking third.

Girls singles saw defending provincial silver medalist Kenzie Behrns from Cornerstone continue her fast

start to the season, taking top spot ahead of Briercrest Christian’s Skye Dueck and Glentworth’s Mary-Jane Doherty.

Mixed doubles ended up as an all Moose Jawleague top three, with Central’s Jaylon Salido-Porter Huys and Evan Zalinko claiming second and Cornerstone’s Nick Gyug and Jenna Benallick in third.

Cornerstone’s Malayna Gramlich and Sarah Buhler won the girls doubles division as Kiara Lee and Savannah Peterson from Glentworth were runners-up and Vanier’s Ratchel Chakanza and Rizza Alimoot placed third.

Boys doubles was the only class won by a nonMoose Jaw league team, with Bosco Yio and Cayden Grondin and Ty Reid from Assinboia. Ashton Glova and Jayden Watterson from Vanier were third.

The Moose Jaw high school senior badminton league is back in action on Tuesday, April 12 at Peacock.

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2023 music festival could be cancelled without more volunteer help, organizers say Jason G. Antonio - Moose Jaw Express

Organizers of the Moose Jaw Music Festival managed to pull off this year’s event with eight volunteers but don’t think they can do the same in 2023 without more community support.

This year’s festival took place from April 2 to 7 at Zion United Church and welcomed back audiences for

Deans and Esmeralda Breker.

Provincial reps in vocal: Arielle MacKinnon, Alicia Zarubin, Emma Cherney, Kolby Adams, Ann-Marie Rouault-Chedid, Jaymeson Bateman, Drew Amell, Natalie

live, all performances for piano, strings and band were pre-recorded and submitted for adjudication.

Deans (vocal and musical theatre) Abbey May (vocal and musical theatre) Abby Dueck (musical theatre).

To qualify for these competitions, students had to

hurt the festival in the end since they had to cancel the

and then a recommendation from the adjudicator Casey Peden.

“Our committee is completely tapped out!” Marcie Carswell, festival president, said on Facebook.

Carswell encouraged parents and music teachers to consider how important the festival is to them, their children and their students, and to think about how they can pitch in to support the event.

we would have had double that number of volunteer shifts our undoing,” she continued.

“Unfortunately, we’ve said for years that this is not sustainable. Our group gets smaller and smaller. mittee of eight man hours just to organize the fes-

Isabelle Adams, in the under-15 modern ballad category, sings “A change in me” from the musical “The Beauty and the Beast.” Photo

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of our members moving on after this festival, it leaves us wondering if we can put on a festival in 2023 of any kind.”

It’s a hardknock life, for us. Cabri Engler sings the familiar tune from the musical “Annie.”

Photo by Jason G. Antonio

Scholarship winners The following music students won scholarships: Recipient: Elizabeth Deans

Caelan Osborne performs the song “Agony” from the musical “Into the Woods” as part of a duet with another partner. Photo courtesy Facebook

Recipient: Abby Dueck

Moose Jaw has historically been a large festival that usually runs all piano, band and voice and musical theatre during one week with choral usually being a week or two prior that, Carswell said. Therefore, the festival needs that many volunteers to ensure those activities can happen.

Carswell encouraged residents interested in volunteering to contact the music festival by Facebook messenger or by email at moosejawmusicfestival@hotmail.com.

Meanwhile, she thanked all volunteers, festival sponsors, patrons, scholarship donors and audience members who came to support the youths.

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Recipient: Kolby Adams

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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 South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association Annual Awards Banquet Saturday April 23 @ 5:00pm For tickets contact Al 306-631-0837 or Gregg 306-631-6600.

Dinner and Sing-a-long at Bobby’s Place on April 25th at 5:30 p.m. Come join in a delicious meal followed by fun pudding with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable. Sing-a-long starts at 7:00 p.m. and is free to attend. Baby photo contest – vote for the cutest baby.

For tickets call Cheryl at St. Andrew’s United Church at 306.692.0533.

Moose Jaw Rotary Club is hosting a Ukrainian Supper on Friday April 29 - 5:30pm or takeout available 4:45pm6:15pm at Church of our Lady, 566 Vaughan St. Tickets $30.00 available through SaskTix or Mosaic Place box Poland to help Ukrainian refugees. For more information contact Glenn Hagel 306-693-1947 or Glen Blager 306-6316002 Flea Market at Zion United Church on Friday, April 29th from 2-6p.m. and Saturday, April 30th from 10a.m.-3p.m.

Home Business: Fifth Avenue Collection/Isabellas Hair Bowtique/Mary Kay/ SAVEM Sweet (choc. products)/Katydid Bath Co. (bath products)/Frontier Books/Norwex/Macrame crafts/Quilters only - Wooden Signs/Sat. only - Laser body items Flea market items: collectibles; antiques; ornaments; collections; items for households, décor, kitchens, sewing, material, Tables still available - $25 per table or $40 for two. Flea market items to be gently used or new. No large items/ furniture, so just display photos of the item(s).

Bookings call 306-692-3842 or zionuc@sasktel.net. Everyone is welcome.

Masks recommended.

The Moose Jaw Community Players will perform The Ladies Foursome at on April 13 and 14. The venue theatre seats 135 people. The Ladies Foursome is a comedy with moments of poignancy.

Tickets are online now at EventBrite for $16.93 apiece.

New members are always welcome. The book page is the best way to join. In addition to rehearsing, acting workshops are a regular perk of membership.

TheatreFest 2022 will be held in Melfort, Saskatchewan competitive festival since 2019. Four community theatre groups will be performing, with an awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday. Moose Friday night of the festival. Tickets can be purchased from the TheatreFest site.

Business Women of Moose Jaw Association Inc. are hereby given notice that the Annual General Meeting of Members shall take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at

Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation ANNUAL FISHFRY will take place on Saturday, April 30th at 1396 3rd Ave. NE in Moose 7:00pm. Tickets available for $30pp.

For tickets please call Doreen @ 306692-4148 or Sandra @306-692-8848 National Association of Federal Retirees Branch #23 Annual General Meeting will be held April 30, 2022 at Timothy Eaton’s 101 - 510 Main St. North at 1 pm.

There will be a light lunch (no charge) at 12 noon for Members only. But Mem-

bers must preregister for this by emailing

by April 15, 2022, or call 306-693-0717 to register for the lunch. (Do not try and needs to have 15 members in attendance to have a quorum. Members are asked to wear masks, and be prepared to show proof of vaccination. Many members have pre existing conditions.

Please avoid scented products as well. used to be known as Federal Superaners, even teachers who taught on bases can be members.

Big Country Toastmasters continues to provide experiential communication and leadership training. All programs are currently online. Text 306 690-8739 for the zoom links.

March 30@7pm theme- Walk in the Park

email alawreniuk@moosejawlibrary.ca for help.

April changes in open hours Friday, April 15 – closed all day Saturday, April 16 – 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 and Monday, April 18 – closed all day Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meetings at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N. Masks are recommended when not eating. Lunch cost per perNon-Members: $20.00. Please note upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: May 18, marcilr@sasktel.net Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ The Friends of the Library used book sale is back on for April 29 and 30 at the ceeds of the sale go 100 per cent toward enhancing library services and collections.

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charitable group that was formed in 1989 to promote the library and fundraise for projects that aren’t in the annual budget.

Their semi-annual book sale is a great opportunity to browse through books that don’t get checked out very often, have been replaced in the collection by an updated version, or have been donated.

Easter egg hunt April 16-23 during open hours Children’s librarian Tina Dolcetti is especially excited for the Easter Egg Hunt.

She said there are often 80 kids at a time combing through the children’s section for prizes.

Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30

can be exchanged at the circulation desk for little prizes.

The eggs are plastic, which Dolcetti noted is necessary since she sometimes afterward. The hunt is for ages three to twelve and is, of course, self-guided.

Adult programming in April The Purely Canadian Book Club will be diving into an honest and candid account of life as a stripper, from smalltown bars to high-end, expensive clubs.

Cid V. Brunet spent ten years stripping using the name Michelle before writing library in print, and will be discussed on Thursday, April 14 at 2:30 p.m.

How to Understand anticipatory grief with Della Ferguson at the library on Thursday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m.– the experiencing of grief before the loss has occurred, which can be painful and confusing.

Youth programming in April Teen Take ‘N Make Series: Available for the entire month while supplies last Discord – Every Friday from 4:00-6:00 to 19.

Teen eBook Club on Discord – Tuesday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. The club will McKinley, a retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairytale.

Children’s programming in April Children’s Take ‘N Make series – For ages 4+. From April 13 to 26, the project will be an Easter wreath, and from April 27 to May 10, the kit will be Star Warsthemed!

Easter egg hunt from April 16 to 23 in the Children’s section of the library during open hours.

Earth Day Storytime – Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 4+, the library will host an Earth Day craft, storytime, and

at all Legion events.

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pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday. SupBusinesses. Price range $10 - $15 depending on menu.

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw on Saturday April 16th - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome Chase the Ace/meat Draw on Saturday April 23 - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome Cribbage Tournament on Tuesday April 26th - Starts 3:00pm, 5$ to play. Please Paint Night on Thursday April 28th Starts at 6:00pm, 30.00$/ticket. Please Chase the Ace/Meat Draw on Saturday April 30th - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome 7:00pm, Everyone welcome Additionally you can check all the upcoming events at royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca alcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca/ upcoming-events Poster Contest: Looking for veterans/ active service members who would like to share their photos/stories in an upcoming 2023 Calendar. If they have an interesting picture from their career, send it to publicrelationsrclbr59@gmail. com for a chance to be featured in the calendar going towards securing a permanent home for the Legion. The virtual wall is posted every Tuesday on FB and Instagram as well it is featured at: legionbranch59moosejaw.ca)

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Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.

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Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. from 4:30 – 8 p.m. ings @ 10 a.m.

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness MonCribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m.

500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Kaiser – Friday @ 1 pm. May be switching days if more are interested in another day.

Carpet bowling – Thursday’s @ 6:30 Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. days @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m.

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

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Thursday: 10am Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball Friday: 10am Beginner Pickle Ball; 1pm Pickle Ball Military Whist Tournament on Friday, Games begin at 10am. Cost $15pp inCraft Fair on Saturday, April 30th from riety of vendors – come see for yourself.

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Duncan Saturday April 16th from 7pm 11pm 1/2 rack dinner at The Crushed Sports on Thursday April 28th from 4:30 pm 8:30pm. Price $20 pp. Tickets can be purchased from board members or by calling 306-692-4412 or 306-681-5998 Email anaf252@sasktel.net Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: SCWW is an over-the-phone social program join the call.

Western Development Museum; 50 for more information or if there is covid protocol to adhere to. Call (306) 6935989. topics and dates added! we explore the WDM collection with take place via Zoom so you can participate from anywhere in the province (or them all and the best part is they are free!

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Easter Easter is a moveable Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. In 325 AD the Council day after the 1st full moon after the beginning of Spring.

In the early days of the Christian Church March 21 was designated as the ecclesiastical date for the equinox, regardless of the actual astronomical observation. Thus, Easter is always between March 22 and April 25. Easter did occur on Sunday, March 22 in the year 1818. You may remember Easter Sunday on March 23 in 2008, a very early Easter not to be seen again until 2160. Easter will occur on Sunday, April 25 in the year 2038.

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The word Easter, used by the Western Church, probably derives from the Old English term Eastre, which comes from the Germanic festival called Eostarum. This word probably derives from the Latin in albis, coming from alba, meaning dawn. The Germanic festival celebrated the arrival of Spring and dawn coming earlier in the morning after the Winter darkness.

The English churchman, Bede (673-735), mentioned the Spring month of April as Eosturmonath, named from the German goddess Ostara. There is a legend that Ostara, the ancient Germanic goddess of the spring, transformed a bird into a hare, and the hare responded by laying colored eggs for her festival. However, this story seems to have originated in the late 1800s in connection with Jacob Grimm (1785-1863), the editor of Grimm’s Fairy Tales.

There is no clear historical record of any goddess named Ostara.

In his book The Reckoning of Time, Bede mentioned the designation Easter is used for the observance of the resurrection of Jesus. By the 11th century the practice of naming the Pascha celebration Easter became widespread among English speaking churches.

The Orthodox Church still uses the term Pascha for the feast of the resurrection. Pascha comes from the Hebrew word for the Passover. Vestiges of Pascha still exist in the Western churches in the naming of the Easter candle, used in many rituals of the season, as the Pascal Candle.

The use of painted and decorated eggs at Easter was the eating of eggs during Holy Week, but chickens continued to lay eggs during that week. Thus, Holy Week eggs were decorated and often coloured for use when the Easter feast began. The use of eggs as a symbol of new life dates to the early Egyptians. Ancient Persians dyed eggs and exchanged them as gifts to represent life and rebirth.

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common decorations in churches and homes around the indicate the rebirth and hope of Christ’s resurrection. Asiatic lilies, the type most common at Easter, are native to Japan and were brought to England in 1777.

The Easter rabbit seems to have developed as a type of Santa Claus bringing gifts on the eve of Easter. Rabbits and hares are ancient symbols of fertility and new life.

One of my favourite Easter traditions is eating hot cross buns. The hot cross bun - a traditional English desert with spices, fruits, and a bold icing cross - likely comes from a long tradition of making spiced and sweet buns hot cross buns comes in 1733 printed in Poor Robin’s Almanac, “Good Friday comes this Month, the old woman runs/With one or two a Penny hot cross Bunns.” Those who share a hot cross bun are supposed to enjoy a strong friendship and bond for the next year. A line from an old Irish rhyme captures this folklore, “Half for you and half for me, between us two, good luck shall be.”

Whatever your Easter traditions might be, enjoy the day, share a hot cross bun, and may your relationships be strengthened as you get together with family and friends.

Happy Easter!

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.

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ParticipACTIONs 24-hour movement guideline for adults ages 65 and up recommends the following: • Older Adults (ages 65+) participate in various types and intensities of physical activity, including moderate to vigorous activity accumulating up to 150 minutes per week.

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Obituaries / Memorials SWENSON, DOROTHY Our Mom, Dorothy (Dot) Swenson went peacefully into the arms of God on the morning of April 4th, 2022. Mom was the last member of her family of four boys and four girls born to James and Amiela Tait of Dilke, SK She was predeceased by her parents; siblings Ethel Tait; Alex (Violet and Helen) Tait; Alice (Buckey) Rhodes, Bert Tait; John (Pauline) Tait; Idabelle (Ross) Embury; Charles Tait; brother-in-law Lloyd Lind; sister-in-law Frieda Lind; son in law Geroge Farrow and Dave Pierce Mom is survived by her loving husband of 72 years Donald; son Richard (Joanne) Swenson his children Andrew (Nikki) Swenson and their family Owen and Harper; son Eric (Chelsea) Swenson and their family Connor, Sullivan and Sloan; daughter Jo Ann Farrow and her children Kirsten (Jermey) August and their children Eli and Sydney; J. Kenton (Angelica) Farrow and their children Addison and Callen. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Luise and Marlene Tait.

Mom had a very large family of nieces and nephews and their offspring who she loved dearly and tried to keep track of on an ongoing basis. Mom’s mailing and email lists were of the utmost importance right to the day she passed. good use of it. She wanted an update of our daily lives on her screen every morning or else we heard about it. She wanted to know what was happening on the farm, were the gophers out and what was Richard and Joanne’s dog Max doing.

Mom was educated in Dilke and told many stories of growing up there, helping out in the family businesses and playing at Grandview Beach. Upon graduation, it was off to Regina for Teacher’s College. She began her and perogies), followed by Macoun, Grand Coulee and two stints at Baildon, SK. She made life-long friends at all of her stops. At Baildon, Mom boarded at the home of Nick and Majorie Swenson. A young ball – playing farmer named Donald also lived there and the rest is history.

Mom and Dad were married on July 23, 1949 and would have celebrated 73 years of adventure this July. Son Dad’s side as together they converted our “pile of sand” farm from a wasteland to a productive green gem. It was Mom who read an article about leaf cuter bees and growing alfalfa seed in the fall of ’69 that propelled “Wheaton

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Bee Farms Ltd” to a long-time venture in the alfalfa seed who came to see these enterprises, many of whom became lifelong friends.

Along with the hard work, there was always time to play his biggest cheerleader. Their favourite times in life were sitting together at a ball diamond. Community events at Baildon that needed a helping hand, church activities, Four Corners Friendship Club and community curling were also some of the events they enjoyed together in life. Many families gathering at the farmyard that Mom created with through the years. Mom loved to entertain and hear about people’s lives. She wanted to know who you were and who you belonged to. she was a warrior for the PC Party at all levels. She and dad are honoured life members of the Party. Being in the committee rooms at election time or going to a convention were like hooking Mom up to an oxygen tank. She was never afraid to voice her opinion on any subject and she loved John Diefenbaker.

Mom and Dad stared a new adventure in life with the purchase of a park model trailer with attached Arizona room in Viewpoint RV Park in Mesa, AZ in 1991. For the next 24 years, they enjoyed all or parts of the winter making new friends, enjoying another ball diamond, playing cards and reconnecting with family members from across Canada and the US who also wintered there.

The other foundation in Mom’s life besides her family years at Minto United Church in Moose Jaw, SK. She was a Sunday school teacher, a faithful UCW member and a founding board member of the Minto Family Life Centre.

She never turned down the opportunity to volunteer whenever needed. When Mom’s celebration of life takes placed, it will be at Minto. Mom loved her Minto family and they loved her.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Minto United Church 1036 7 Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4C4.

In living memory of Dot, a memorial planting will be made

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BISTRETZAN, ELIE Elie Bistretzan, aged 86 years of Avonlea and formerly of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Friday, April 8th, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna. Elie will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Teresa (Wade), Troy (Shannon), Gavin and Conner, Dustin (Launa), Hayden and Avery, Sheena (Steve), Seth and Jordis; son, Gregg (Tereasa) and Joel; daughter, Rosanna (Mike), Sean (Jenna), Aislyn, Cascun, Holden, Henley, Kathleen (Mitch), and Jocelyn; son, Glenn (Rachelle), Jennie (Kelly), Sydney, Clark, Drew, Cole, Cask, Anica and Chase; son, Garry (Haley), Delaine, Dyson, and Tanna; and son, Gill (Bonnie), Kendall, Reed (Josie), and August.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home. will take place at Sunset Cemetery. Those unable to attend are invited to view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Elie’s name may be made to Coteau Range Manor, 210 New Warren Pl, Avonlea, SK S0H 0C0. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.

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DUTCHAK, JOHN John Steve Dutchak, aged 87 years of Moose Jaw, SK passed away on Thursday, April 7th, 2022. John was born on May 8th, 1934 to John Dutchak and Rachelia “Rosie” (née: Oleynek).

John’s parents along with his oldest siblings Karl and Irene immigrated to Canada from the Ukraine in the late 1920’s.

They eventually settled in Moose Jaw. John came from a large family of two brothers and

a Metal Mechanics course and after four years as an John was a hard worker and was considered “one of

Union #179”. fell in love and got married in St. Andrew’s Church on on 4th Ave NW in Moose Jaw. They had two children, Shelley and Greg, and eventually built their dream and forever home.

John loved to tinker around in his garage and was

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There is lots of speculation that the upcoming budget is going to have a windfall of money earmarked for upgrading and equipping the Canadian Armed Forces. Before this potentially happens, can someone clearly articulate what we should spend it on honestly want to know, we all should.

Before allocating billions of dollars to the Defence budget we should take a tactical pause and to be and do.

As a country we have an illustrious military past, often punching above our weight, regularly sought out by our allies due to our grit, and resourcefulness. But times have changed, and our societal values along with it. as an example. inable horror. Yet despite its potential to draw the any Canadian street and asked 25 random people about how concerned they are regarding “Bucha, fected them...assuming they knew what you were

the camping trips he and Elaine went on. Their van was well known because of its unique storage compartment John made shaped like a Saskatchewan grain elevator.

It was attached to the back of the van, totally one of a kind! John and Elaine took trips across Canada, as far as Alaska and the North West Territories, as well as parts of the United States. They took a family trip to Disneyland, California in the 1970’s making lasting memories of a good time spent together.

conducted for Global News in early March found only 39 percent supported our military being directly we need to evaluate what the CAF is for before we spend any money on them.

rade of boasting about our “robust Armed Forces”

RE: ANTI-BULLYING

Williams, and Wayne and Elaine Davidson.

John

Gould (Salmon Arm), granddaughter, Ashley (Chris)

Good morning Hon. Dustin Duncan. My name is Altary school children that live in this province. We as a society have been promoting anti-bullying in our schools and telling the children to be kind to one another while as adults we send the opposite messtickers on vehicles and all the signs when the free-

nieces, nephews and cousins that he was very fond Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in Rosedale Cemetery and a time of

units could build grassroots community support, and quickly react to domestic emergencies such ing could be allocated to a robust search and res-

to the decision of a government concerned about members and what it stands for is more important than party politics and egos. We need the collective opinion of our country, decided in a referendum, to about how the Canadian Armed Forces, are employed and equipped.

Anything less and we will only delay that hard the status quo, which is the least we can do, is the best we can offer.

John Thomson

the same last name and that it is inappropriate to use obscene language and symbolism. How can we teach our children that bullying is wrong when the actions of immature adults in our province and country make statements publicly that it is alright to use obscene language towards another human being. What do all the other people and their children feel that have the last name Trudeau. As leaders of this province it is time to take a stand against this, or continue being a hypocrite when it comes to anti bullying. On the Gov. of Saskatchewan website F*** time that leaders start to denounce this kind of behaviour because our children are watching and we are sending mixed messages to them.

and there are lots of people in this country that have

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drastically reduced focusing on training establishments, domestic anti-terrorism, intelligence, doctrine, communications, logistics, and command and control to support national standards, coordination, etc.

More emphasis and spending could then be put

talking about the F*** Trudeau signs and stickers that are prevalent everywhere you drive. On several occasions my grandchildren have commented on them and make statements like everyone “HATES”

John’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Association 12th Ave, Regina, SK S4T 1J2, or to any relief fund supporting the Ukraine. Arrangements are entrusted

out, any new mission given to the CAF is equally likely to fail.

What do we want Canada? Do we look to claim neutrality like Switzerland and adopt a purely defensive force with an emphasis on individual citizen readiness? Everyone just goes through a 3-month basic training upon completion of high-school, like summer camp but with guns. Maybe this is more in line with our collective modern values and desired lifestyles.

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many fond memories of card nights, family dinners and and a member of St. Andrew’s United Church Choir.

From this fundamental understanding, we could begin to have a genuine conversation about what we want our armed forces to do and prioritize

DEFENCE: A REFERENDUM QUESTION (DATED APRIL 6TH, 2022 PRIOR TO BUDGET)

worked as a handyman for ten years after he retired. in tip top shape until his health would not let him do so.

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The Fairey Battle Bomber

By Richard Dowson, Moose Jaw

The Fairey Battle airplane, best considered Messerschmitt fodder, was a good aircraft in its day – but by the beginning of WW II its day had passed.

Designed in the mid 1930s by the British, Fairey Aviation Company, the three-man mono-plane bomber replaced the Hawker Hart bi-plane. It was powered by the mighty Merlin I engine, but that was not enough. It was delivered to the RAF in June 1937. When war broke out in September 1939 several Fariey Battle squadrons were sent to France as the Advanced Air Striking Force (AASF) supporting the British Expeditionary Force and the French Army.

We don’t have a Fairey Battle in our Western Development Museum, but we should. Bits and pieces are scattered across France and Saskatchewan, although not for the same ing, and gunnery training.

It was Messerschmitt Fodder because so many were shot down over France in the early stages of WW II. RAF Squadrons often had 50 to 60% losses in single operations.

This is Fairey Battle JN-C of 150 Squadron, RAF. JN-C took off from Houssay, Loire-et-Cher, France at

ter landing the 3-man crew headed off, hoping to get away from German soldiers.

Leading Aircraftman E. G. Hillyard (Wireless Op./Air

10:30 on May 13, 1940. They were to attack a column of advancing German troops and armour. They were shot down by an Messerschmitt 109 from 3/JG3(Squadron) at 10:30. They crash landed at Mrey, France.

On May 13, 1940 seventy-one were sent out. Only 40 returned. Of the 4 Battles from 150 Squadron, all were lost.

JN-A took off from Houssay, Loire-et-Cher, France at 04:50 on June 15, 1940 to attack German armour in the Lower Seine valley. It was attacked by several Bf 109s and “… crash-landed at la Ferté-Vidame (Eure-et-Loir), 40 km SW of Dreux, France.”

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For more information call 306-631-5283 their base in Britain to bomb the E-Boat installations at Boulogne-sur-Mer in France. It was shot down near the target.

Of the three aircrew, 19-year-old Wireless Air-Gunner Sergeant Laurence Mortimer Lowry (649386) was killed.

Fairey Battle Mk I, s/n L5541 JN-A, 150 Squadron Royal Air Force

Gunner) RAF 747947 was hospitalized and his right arm was amputated. He recovered and escaped back to Britain by way of Gibraltar.

The Observer, Sergeant F. A. Armstrong, and pilot, Pi-

JN-C was RAF Fairey Battle Mk. I, s/n L5437 of 150 Squadron with German Guard

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Midshipman, Arthur Taylor (attached to the RAF) became a prisoners of war. It is assumed Midshipman Arthur Taylor was the Observer/Navigator.

Summary serve respect.

The aircraft were eventually pulled out of active service and used for training. 740 were sent to Canada.

to Britain.

Royal Air Force, Fairy Battle Mrk. I, L5503 ‘ QT-L’, 142 Squadron, RAF, was based at Eastleigh, Hampshire, England.

It took off on the night of August 22/23, 1940 from

This particular Fairey Battle made it to No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery School at Dafoe, Saskatchewan.

Here it is lying on the side of the runway. The markings suggest it was painted yellow with black bands and was used at a target tug. It pulled a drogue and a long rope that was shot at by would-be air gunners.

The landing gear often collapsed. Just part of the beauty of the old beast.

Photo courtesy the “Bill Waud Collection”.

Fairey Battle QT-L, s/n L5503

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Participants hear heartbreaking stories from those from and with family in Ukraine as ongoing war continues Randy Palmer - Moose Jaw Express

It was all but impossible to avoid the emotion and heartbreak the speakers at the Moose Jaw Ukraine Rally showed on Sunday afternoon at the Crescent Park amphitheatre.

One by one, people with family still in the country, people who had seen their hometowns reduced to rubble, people who saw their loved ones struggling to deal with the horrors seen on television every day, spoke and told their tales to the more than 200 rally participants.

Like Masha Kotova, who in the opening days of the war saw her mother and grandmother crying as they spoke to one another about what was happening back in their homeland.

And Anastasia Horpinchenko, who spoke about the devastation in her former country and how no matter what happens, how Ukraine will rebuild, as it has in the past.

And Sergii Kovalchuk, who emotionally touched on all the help that Ukraine needs, both when it comes to military and humanitarian aid and how much appreciation he had for that which was already done.

And Mila Kyslytsia, who came to Canada in 2015 and touched on how Ukraine has been through hell more than once, but this will be the last time, because of the solidarity the world is showing against Russian aggression.

Hearing those stories, and how they affected those telling of their experiences, was a major goal from the outset for Moose Jaw Ukraine Rally organizer Ray Rawlyk.

“I think the main focus here was to know that the war is right here, for so many people like this,” Rawlyk said shortly after the rally came to a close. “This isn’t just one or two people, this is dozens just here in Moose Jaw. So you can imagine the pain and the ripple effect that this war is having across the world.

“So we wanted to get those messages across. It was also a need within the people that were speaking, so there’s some

Anastasiya Horpinchenko pauses to gather her thoughts while speaking of family currently in Ukraine.

countries are doing all they can to assist Ukraine refugees, and over in Canada and North America, hundreds of charities covering almost every aspect of need have been created to get aid overseas as quickly as possible.

“It’s ‘whatever you can do’, and now there are so many different avenues to do this,” Rawlyk said. “The Red Cross just being one of them. There’s so many fundraising efforts that are just tailored to spe-

Dancers from the Tavria School of Ukrainian Dance perform on the Crescent Park amphitheatre stage. terror and hopelessness so many Ukrainians feel at the moment.

24, there were more and more people at the border every day and people would spend two or three nights standing outside in the open air and freezing cold,” Pilon said after the event. “At one train station

Ukraine Rally organizer Ray Rawlyk speaks to open the event on Sunday afternoon. kind of solace and a sense of support and caring and love rebounding back to them.

To know that as much as they are alone in this, in some ways, maybe they’re not.” was a display of impressive talent from Regina-based Tavria School of Ukrainian Dance, who performed three intricate group performances during the event.

But the overwhelming theme of the afternoon was simply help, emotional, physical and beyond.

One speaker who has done exactly that in a profound way was New Life Center church pastor Aaron Pilon, who travelled to Poland to assist refugees streaming into the country and talked about the

Masha Kotova speaks during the Ukraine Rally in Crescent Park.

trains a day coming in, just a massive sea of people… and when you talk to them, you see their trauma and hear the things they went through, I can see all these people’s faces and how scared they were. But it’s a privilege to help them in that moment of vulnerability and need, and it’s a joy when you can make someone’s life just a little bit better in those awful situations.”

The good news is that European

them all out, but it’s just incredible to see that so many people care and are doing what they can to help.”

Rawlyk also thanked the host of groups and individuals who helped get the rally off the ground, including the Moose Jaw Multicultural Council and the City of zational aid, on top of dozens of sponsors who helped out.

“We had so much amazing support, and it shows how much people care, and we couldn’t be more appreciative,” Rawlyk said. cial contribution in support of Ukraine, a place to start is www.redcross.ca and their Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.

And if you come across a Ukraine refugee or someone from the country, any aswill always be greatly appreciated.

Moose Jaw mayor Clive Tolley delivers his remarks on Sunday afternoon.

Volunteers were on hand selling Ukraine ly participants.

Sergii Kovalchuk talks about the need for support of all kinds in the battle to save Ukraine.

Mila Kyslytsia was one of the speakers originally from Ukraine who spoke at the event.

Aaron Pilon with the New Life Center Church speaks of his frontline refugee missionary work helping Ukraine refugees in Poland in recent weeks.

Members of the Tavria School of Ukrainian Dance gather for a group photo on the rocks next to the Crescent Park amphitheatre.

Photo credit Paul Dowling

Photo credit Paul Dowling

Photo credit Paul Dowling

Photo credit Paul Dowling

Photo credit Paul Dowling